Diazo Reactions with Unsaturated Compounds: VI. Reaction of 1-(p-Nitrophenylsulfonyl)buta-1,3-diene with Arenediazonium Chlorides

1-(p-Nitrophenylsulfonyl)buta-1,3-diene reacts with arenediazonium chlorides in aqueous acetone in the presence of catalytic amounts of CuCl₂·2H₂O to form 1-(p-nitrophenylsulfonyl)-4-aryl-3-chloro-1-bu- tenes. In the presence of SO₂, 1-(p-nitrophenylsulfonyl)buta-1,3-diene does not react with arenediazonium chlorides.     

Simple and catalyst-free method for the synthesis of diaryl selenides by reactions of arylselenols and arenediazonium salts

We describe here a simple and catalyst-free method to synthesize diaryl selenides by reaction of arenediazonium tetrafluoroborate salts with arylselenols, generated in situ by using diaryl diselenides and hypophosphorous acid (H₃PO₂), using THF as solvent. This is a direct nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) reaction performed with diaryl diselenides and arenediazonium salts bearing electron-withdrawing and electron-donating groups affording the corresponding diaryl selenides in moderated to good yields.     

Arenediazonium Tetrachlorocuprates(II). Modified Versions of the Meerwein and Sandmeyer Reactions

Chloroarylation of unsaturated compounds with arenediazonium chlorides in the presence of CuCl₂ as catalyst involves intermediate formation of arenediazonium tetrachlorocuprates(II) [ArN₂ ⁺]₂ CuCl₄ ^2-. A procedure for preparative isolation of these intermediates was developed, and they were shown to be efficient arylating agents. Reactions of [ArN₂ ⁺]₂ CuCl₄ ^2- with unsaturated compounds gave the corresponding Meerwein products; a mechanism was proposed for these reactions. In polar solvents arenediazonium tetra- chlorocuprates(II) are converted into chloroarenes, presumably through a cyclic transition state.     

The scope of the Heck arylation of enol ethers with arenediazonium salts: a new approach to the synthesis of flavonoids

The scope of the Heck arylation of cyclic and acyclic enol ethers with arenediazonium salts was evaluated. Arylation of 2,3-dihydrofuran yielded 2-aryl-2,5-dihydrofurans as the major adducts (>99:1) except when using n-Bu₄NHSO₄ as additive or 4-NO₂PhN₂BF₄ as arenediazonium salt. 2,3-Dihydropyran provided mixtures of the three possible isomeric Heck adducts. Arylation of n-butylvinylether with arenediazonium bearing electron-donating groups resulted in substituted acetophenones as almost exclusive products in good overall yields. Substituted 4H-chromenes provided 2-aryl-2H-chromenes in moderate yield when applying the Pd(OAc)₂/2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylpyridine catalytic system, which were applied in the synthesis of flavonoids.     

Reaction of Arenediazonium Tetrafluroborates with N,N-Methylenediacryalmide in the Presence of Thiocyanate Anions

The reactions of arenediazonium tetrafluoroborates with N,N-methylenediacrylamide in H₂O-DMF (1:3) and H₂O-DMSO (1:4) in the presence of thiocyanate anions involve thiocyanatoarylation by one or two multiple bonds to give [(3-aryl-2-thiocyanatopropionylamino)methyl]-2-acryalmides and N,N-methylenebis(2-thiocyanato-3-arylpropionamides).     

Palladium catalyzed Heck reaction of arenediazonium tetrafluoroborate salts with Baylis-Hillman adducts: production of α-benzyl-β-keto esters

A novel experimental procedure to obtain α-benzyl-β-keto esters from the Heck reaction between arenediazonium tetrafluoroborate salts and Baylis-Hillman (BH) adducts in the presence of Pd(OAc)₂ as catalyst is described. The methodology is simple, straightforward and the use of arenediazonium salts as opposed to conventional arylhalides/triflates over the usual Heck reaction is highlighted.     

A convenient hydroiodination of alkynes using I2/PPh3/H2O and its application to the one-pot synthesis of trisubstituted alkenes via iodoalkenes using Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions

A facile hydroiodination of alkynes using readily-available reagents such as I₂, PPh₃, and H₂O has been developed. This is extended to the one-pot synthesis of trisubstituted alkenes from alkynes via iodoalkenes using Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling and related methods such as the Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling, Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction, and Mizoroki–Heck reaction.     

Syntheses and properties of arenediazonium and anilinium cation lariat ether complexes: an “ostrich molecule” complex and evidence for intramolecular sidearm - macroring interaction

The preparation of several novel lariat ethers (macrocyclic crown polyethers having sidearms bearing pendant donor groups) is reported, These compounds are ethers derived from known 2-hydroxymethyl-15-crown-5 or -21-crown-7. The sidearms Include 2-aminophenyl, 2,4-diaminophenyl, 2-nitrophenyl, 2-(3'-nitrobiphenyl), and 2-(3'-aminobiphenyl). In several cases, the amino groups were converted into ammonium salts which showed substantial stabilization by intramolecular hydrogen bonding. Likewise, an -NH₂^+.,BF₃^- complex showed evidence of intramolecular hydrogen bonding. Diazotization of the aminobiphenyl residue produced an arenediazonium cation which underwent intramolecular crown complexation, as judged by infrared spectroscopic studies to form what we call an “ostrich molecule” complex. Addition of N,N-dimethylaniline to the intramolecular arenediazonium cation complex afforded an azo compound, but europium shift reagent studies showed clearly that the diazonium cation reacted outside the macroring.     

Copper(I)-promoted trifluoromethylthiolation of arenediazonium salts with AgSCF3

An efficient method for trifluoromethylthiolation of arenediazonium salts has been developed in mild conditions with a stable and convenient AgSCF₃. It provides a straightforward and convenient way for the synthesis of trifluoromethylthiolated compound from diazonium salts in moderate to good yields.     

Suzuki-Miyaura reactions of arenediazonium salts catalyzed by PD(0)/C. One-pot chemoselective double cross-coupling reactions

The Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling of arenediazonium tetrafluoroborate salts with boronic acid partners catalyzed by Pd(0)/C is described as a practical and efficient alternative to classical homogeneous conditions. Reactions conducted in alcoholic solvents proved to be extremely fast using mild conditions. Additionally, we developed a chemoselective double Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling in a single reaction vessel allowing the synthesis of unsymmetrical terphenyls.     

Magnetically recyclable Cu-BTC@Fe3O4-catalyzed synthesis of aryl α-chlorobenzyl ketones

Metal–organic framework (MOF) composite, viz. Cu-BTC@Fe₃O₄ (BTC is 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate), was prepared and utilized for the synthesis of aryl α-chlorobenzyl ketones from arenediazonium salts and arylacetylenes in moderate to good yields. This reaction proceeded via a radical domino process. The catalyst could be readily recovered with an external permanent magnet, with slight decrease in its activity after successive six runs.     

Synthesis of functionalized 3-arylpyridazines via Pd-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling of pyridazine-3-carboxylic acids

An efficient and general protocol for the decarboxylative cross-coupling of pyridazine-3-carboxylic acids with aryl-bromides has been described. This method provides a new avenue for the synthesis of 3-arylpyridazines via decarboxylative cross-coupling strategy by employing the dual-catalyst system of Pd(PPh₃)₄/Cu₂O in the presence of Li₂CO₃ at 160 °C in DMA.     

Copper‐Mediated Di‐ and Monofluoromethanesulfonylation of Arenediazonium Tetrafluoroborates: Probing the Fluorine Effect

A copper‐mediated di‐ and monofluoromethanesulfonylation of arenediazonium tetrafluoroborates using di‐ and monofluoromethanesulfinate reagents provides aryl difluoromethyl (or monofluoromethyl) sulfones in good yields. It was found that the relative reactivity of these sodium fluoroalkanesulfinates in the present reactions decreases in the following order: CH₂FSO₂Na > CF₂HSO₂Na > CF₃SO₂Na.     

3-Iodoselenophene derivatives: a versatile substrate for Negishi cross-coupling reaction

3-Iodoselenophene derivatives undergo a direct Negishi cross-coupling reaction with several organozinc compounds in the presence of a catalytic amount of Pd(PPh₃)₄ in THF at room temperature. This cross-coupling reaction proceeded cleanly under mild conditions and permitted the formation of polyaromatic compounds in good yields.     

Copper‐Catalyzed Arylation of Nitrogen Heterocycles from Anilines under Ligand‐Free Conditions

The arylation of pyrazole and derivatives can be achieved by coupling arenediazonium species (formed in situ from anilines) by using a catalytic system that employs low‐toxicity and inexpensive copper metal under very mild and ligand‐free conditions (T=20 °C). From other nitrogen heterocycles, the presence of an additive (NBu₄I) significantly improves the efficiency of the catalytic system. These results represent the first examples of C?N bond formation from arenediazonium species.     

Palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of resin-bound chlorotriazines

To introduce the biaryl structure as a triazine functionality, we have developed a new synthetic route via the Suzuki cross-coupling reaction of resin-bound chlorotriazines. The Suzuki cross-coupling reaction was achieved using various arylboronic acids, Pd(PPh₃)₄, Cs₂CO₃, and dioxane. With the integration of this chemistry and our previous orthogonal methodology, the triazine library is greatly expanded to a biaryl scaffold.     

Efficient copper-catalyzed N-arylation of NH-containing heterocycles and sulfonamides with arenediazonium tetrafluoroborates

A practical copper-catalyzed N-arylation of NH-containing heterocycles with arenediazonium tetrafluoroborates has been developed using CuCl as catalyst and K₂CO₃ as additive under ligand-free conditions. This reaction system has wide substrate scope including imides, 1H-pyrazole, 1H-tetrazoles, 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, and related sulfonamides and gives moderate to excellent yields (up to 95%) of the desired products. This strategy is very general, simple, environmentally friendly, and tolerant of oxygen.     

3-Iodo-4-chalcogen-2H-benzopyran as a convenient precursor for the sonogashira cross-coupling: synthesis of 3-alkynyl-4-chalcogen-2H-benzopyrans

3-Iodo-4-chalcogen-2H-benzopyran derivatives underwent a direct Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction with several terminal alkynes in the presence of a catalytic amount of Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ with CuI as a co-catalyst, using Et₃N as base and solvent. This cross-coupling reaction proceeded cleanly under mild conditions and was performed with propargylic alcohols, propargylic ethers, as well as alkyl and aryl alkynes, furnishing the correspondent 3-alkynyl-4-chalcogen-2H-benzopyrans in good yields.     

Preparation of triarylantimony(V) diacetates and palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling and carbonylative cross-coupling of triarylantimony(V) diacetates and dichlorides with organostannanes

Triarylstibines react with iodobenzene diacetate in dichloromethane to afford triarylantimony(V) diacetates. The cross-coupling and carbonylative cross-coupling of triarylantimony(V) diacetates and dichlorides with organostannanes was accomplished in the presence of PdCl₂ (5 mol%) in CH₃CN at room temperature.     

Diazo Reactions with Unsaturated Compounds: VII. Vinyl p-Methylphenyl and Vinyl p-Nitrophenyl Ethers in the Meerwein Reaction

Vinyl p-methylphenyl ether in aqueous acetone at pH 3-4 in the presence of catalytic amounts of copper(II) chloride reacts with arenediazonium chlorides to form arylacetaldehydes. Vinyl p-nitrophenyl ether under the same conditions fails to react with arenediazonium chlorides.