Uncatalyzed,green aza-Michael addition of amines to dimethyl maleate

Dimethyl maleate was found to be a very reactive and selective acceptor for the aza-Michael addition in comparison to other commonly used electron-deficient alkenes. It reacts efficiently with a variety of aliphatic amines in complete absence of any catalyst and solvent at room temperature. Under these environmentally-friendly conditions, high yields of selectively mono-adducts were obtained within short reaction times.     

Chemoselective and stereoselective addition of organocuprates to α-oxoketene dithioacetals

The chemoselective and stereoselective addition of organocuprates to cyclic α-oxoketene dithioacetals affords predominately the $\text{E}$ vinylogous thioesters. An acyclic α-oxoketene dithioacetals affords the $\text{Z}$ vinylogous thioester stereoselectively. The observed selectivities are dependent upon substrate structure and the organocopper reagent.     

Highly stereoselective synthesis of homoallylic amines based on addition of allyltrichlorosilanes to benzoylhydrazones

Allyltrichlorosilanes reacted with benzoylhydrazones in DMF without the use of any catalyst to afford the corresponding homoallylic benzoylhydrazines in good to high yields. The reactions proceeded at 0 degrees C to room temperature under mild conditions. In addition, it was found that the reactions tolerated well the steric hindrance of hydrazones and allyltrichlorosilanes. Indeed, ketone-derived benzoylhydrazones reacted with allyltrichlorosilane smoothly to afford the corresponding N'-tert-alkyl-N-benzoylhydrazines in high yields. In crotylation with (E)- and (Z)-crotyltrichlorosilanes, syn- and anti-adducts were stereospecifically obtained, respectively. These reactions are most likely to proceed via a cyclic chairlike transition state where the R group takes an axial position. When alpha-heteroatom-substituted chiral benzoylhydrazones were used, high anti-diastereoselectivities were observed. These adducts can be readily converted to homoallylic amines in high yields without epimerization.     

β-Cyclodextrin promoted aza-Michael addition of amines to conjugated alkenes in water

Highly efficient and environmentally benign aza-Michael additions of amines to α,β-unsaturated compounds catalyzed by β-cyclodextrin in water to produce the corresponding β-amino compounds in excellent yields under mild conditions are described. β-Cyclodextrin can be recovered and reused in subsequent reactions without loss of activity.     

Green protocol for conjugate addition of amines to p-quinones accelerated by water

Amines undergo smooth conjugate addition to p-quinones in H₂O at ambient temperature in the absence of a catalyst to produce 2-aminoquinones in excellent yields. Significant rate acceleration of this reaction is observed in H₂O compared to organic solvents. H₂O played a dual role in simultaneously activating the p-quinone and amine. This new methodology constitutes an easy, highly efficient, and green synthesis of substituted p-quinones. Correspondence: J. S. Yadav, Division of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India.     

Graphene oxide: an efficient and reusable carbocatalyst for aza-Michael addition of amines to activated alkenes

Graphene oxide was found to be a highly efficient, reusable and cost-effective organocatalyst for the aza-Michael addition of amines to activated alkenes to furnish corresponding β-amino compounds in excellent yields.     

Chemoselective deprotection of N-allylic amines using DDQ

A highly chemoselective and simple method for the deprotection of N-allylic amines using DDQ has been developed. The use of DDQ in dichloromethane–water provides a mild and efficient one-step deallylation of a wide variety of orthogonally protected tertiary amine derivatives.     

Lithium tetrafluoroborate catalyzed highly efficient inter- and intramolecular aza-Michael addition with aromatic amines

Lithium tetrafluoroborate has been demonstrated for the first time to be an efficient catalyst in intermolecular aza-Michael addition aromatic amines to electron deficient alkenes. Suitability of the same catalyst in intramolecular aza-Michael addition leading 2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinolin-4(1H) ones has also been described.     

Chemoselective acetylation of amines and thiols using monodispersed Ni-nanoparticles

Abstract

We report here a method by which Ni-nanoparticles can be used efficiently to catalyze the acetylation of a variety of amines and thiols under ambient conditions at room temperature. However in a competitive reaction, the thiol was acetylated selectively while the amine remained almost unaffected. The demonstrated chemoselectivity could have multiple potential synthetic applications. Some of the major advantages of this method are high yields, selectivity, short reaction times (<40 min), ease of operation, and compatibility with other protecting groups. Additionally, the process reported is environmentally benign.     

Cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate (CAN) catalyzed aza-Michael addition of amines to α,β-unsaturated electrophiles

Cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate (CAN) catalyzed facile and efficient aza-Michael addition of aromatic and aliphatic amines with α,β-unsaturated electrophiles in the absence of solvent under ultrasound irradiation.     

Organocatalytic asymmetric aza-Michael addition of pyrazole to chalcone

An efficient enantioselective aza-Michael addition of pyrazole to chalcone was established. In the presence of the primary amine derived from cinchona alkaloid and acidic additive, the reactions afforded 1,4-adducts in high yields (up to 98%) with 68–88% ee.     

The role of fluorine in the stereoselective tandem aza-Michael addition to acrylamide acceptors: an experimental and theoretical mechanistic study

Aza-Michael additions of alpha-amino esters to fluorinated acceptors take place in a highly stereoselective manner, to give partially modified Psi[NHCH2]retropeptides incorporating a hydrolytically stable trifluoroalanine mimic. The reaction mechanism has been investigated experimentally and theoretically, in order to explain the effect of the trifluoromethyl group on the reactivity and the origins of the experimentally observed stereocontrol. The reaction is a two-step process, involving a tandem aza-Michael addition followed by a stereoselective hydrogen transfer. Both steps are base-catalyzed. The high level of stereocontrol is the result of a combination of electrostatic interactions and steric effects.     

A facile approach to substituted acrylates by regioselective and stereoselective addition of thiols and amines to an alkynyl ester in water

Abstract  

Water-promoted hydrothiolation and hydroamination of ethyl propiolate leading to highly regioselective and stereoselective formation of thioacrylates and β-enamino esters in excellent yields, by a simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly reaction procedure without employing any hazardous reagent or solvent is reported.     

Chemoselective addition of organometallics to oxime ethers

In this paper, an efficient method for preparation of various substituted hydroxylamines from aldehydes is reported. We first prepare O-trimethylsilyl oxime ether in 5 M solution of lithiumperchlorate in diethyl ether (LPDE 5M) from condensation reaction between aldehyde and O-trimethylsilyl hydroxylamine, then add organosilane or organotin nucleophile in the same vessel to preparing the corresponding α-substituted hydroxylamines in one-pot synthesis.     

Phase-transfer catalytic aza-Michael addition of tert-butyl benzyloxycarbamate to electron-deficient olefins

A highly efficient phase-transfer catalytic aza-Michael addition of tert-butyl benzyloxycarbamate to a wide range of electron-deficient olefins is presented (90-99%).     

Solvent-free,catalyst-free aza-Michael addition of cyclohexylamine to diethyl maleate: Reaction mechanism and kinetics

The aza-Michael reaction is the addition of an amine to an electron deficient C=C double bond. This reaction is also used in the synthesis of precursors of polymeric networks. In this study, we paid attention to the kinetics and mechanism of the aza-Michael addition of cyclohexylamine (CHXA) to diethyl maleate (DEM) performed as a solvent-free, catalyst-free reaction and to concurrent reactions. In situ Raman spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry have shown the occurrence of three simultaneous reactions: (i) the aza-Michael addition of CHXA to DEM leading to diethyl 2-(cyclohexylamino)succinate, (ii) isomerization of DEM to diethyl fumarate (DEF), and (iii) the aza-Michael addition of CHXA to DEF formed by the reaction (ii). All of these reactions proceed with third order kinetics, first order in DEM or DEF and second order in CHXA. We propose a kinetic model that allows kinetic constants to be estimated. Furthermore, a numerical solution of the set of differential equations confirms the expected kinetic equations of reactions (i) and (ii) and gives values of rate constants comparable to the estimated ones. A DFT mechanistic study illustrates the structure of the reaction intermediates and transition states of all reactions and explains the contribution of the second amine molecule in the reaction mechanism.     

An effective aza-Michael addition of aromatic amines to electron-deficient alkenes in alkaline Al2O3

Aza-Michael addition of aromatic or aliphatic amines with various electron-deficient alkenes was performed using alkaline Al₂O₃ as solid media at room temperature afforded the corresponding Michael addition products in good to excellent yields. The alkaline Al₂O₃ can be easily recovered and reused.     

Ru-catalyzed stereoselective addition of imides to alkynes

A catalyst system formed in situ from bis(2-methylallyl)cycloocta-1,5-dieneruthenium(II) ((cod)Ru[met]2), a phosphine, and scandium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate (Sc(OTf)3) was found to efficiently catalyze the anti-Markovnikov addition of imides to terminal alkynes, allowing mild and atom-economic synthesis of enimides. Depending on the phosphine employed, both the (E)- and the (Z)-isomer can be accessed stereoselectively.