New derivatives of imidazo [5, 1-b] benzothiazole

1-Cyano-3-phenylimidazo[5, 1-b]benzothiazole (II) has been obtained from 1-formyl -3-phenylimidazo[5, 1-b]benzothiazole (I) and from 1-brono-3-phenylimidazo[5, 1-b]benzothiazole (III) and has been converted into the corresponding amide (IV) and thioamide (V). New 1-alkyl-3-phenylimidazo[5, 1-b]benzothiazoles (VI) have been synthesized.     

Investigations in the imidazole series

The reaction of 2-aminobenzothiazole and its 6-substituted derivatives with-bromomethyl alkyl (aryl, heteryl) ketones was investigated in detail. Under mild conditions, 3-acylmethyl-2-iminobenzothiazolines were isolated. Their structures were established, and their properties and the conditions for cyclization to imidazo[2,1-b]benzothiazole derivatives were studied.See [1] for communication LXXVII.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 9, pp. 1271–1274, September, 1972.     

Researches on imidazoles

A number of derivatives of imidazo [5, 1-b] thiazole, imidazo [5, 1-b] thiazoline, and imidazo [5, 1-b] thiazolid-3-one are synthesized by cyclizing 2-alkyl-4(5)-nitro-5(4)-formylmethyl (-ketoalkyl-,-hydroxyethyl-, and carboxymethyl) mercaptoimidazoles.For Part XXVI see [18].     

Electronic structure, 1H NMR spectra,and reactivity in certain tricyclic heteroaromatic systems

The simple MO LCAO method was used for calculations on 4H-imidazo[5,1-b]benzimidazole, imidazo[5,1-b]benzoxazole, imidazo[5,1-b]benzothiazole, and a number of their derivatives. Inclusion of the unshared pairs of the hetero atoms at positions 4 and 9 in the -electron system has a considerable effect on the stability of compounds of this type. The ¹H NMR spectra were recorded for 4-methyl-imidazo[5,1-b]benzimidazole and imidazo[5,1-b]benzoxazole derivatives, and a similarity was found between the chemical shifts of the imidazole ring protons and the -electron densities at the adjacent carbon atoms. Calculation of a series of models for the cations and measurements of the basicity constants show protonation of 4-methylimidazo[5,1-b]benzimidazole takes place at the nitrogen atom in position 2. The calculated values for the electronic structure and reactivity indices in the investigated series of tricyclic systems were compared with their chemical properties.     

Studies of imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazole derivatives. 21. Synthesis of haloketones in the imidazo[1,2-a] benzimidazole series

Methods for the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazole haloketone derivatives have been investigated. It has been found that -bromoketone derivatives of this heterocycle can be prepared either by bromination of 3-acylimidazo[1,2-a]benz-imidazoles with bromine in glacial acetic acid or by acylation of 3-unsubstituted imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles with haloanhydride derivatives of -bromoalkanoic acids. Treatment of imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles with 3-chloropropionyl chloride results in the formation of imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazolyl-3-propionyl chloride and bis(imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazolyl)propan-3-one derivatives as side products. Reaction of 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles with 3-bromopropionic acid in polyphosphoric acid gives benzocyclohepten[5,6:4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazole derivatives.For Communication 20, see [1].Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 339–345, March, 1986.     

Structure and properties of substituted imidazo [5, 1-b] benzothiazoles

The properties of 3-phenylimidazo [5, 1-b] benzothiazole(III) are investigated; bromination, nitration, and mercuration are effected, as well as the Mannich and Wilsmeyer reaction, at position 1. Oxidation gives 2-benzoylbenzothiazole(IV). The bromine in 1-bromo-3-phenylimidazo [5, 1-b] benzothiazole (V) is replaced by nitro, butoxy, and sulfide groups. Hydrogen sulfide reduced V to III. The disulfide XVI is obtained from 1-mercapto-3-phenylimidazo- [5, 1-b] benzothiazole (XV).The author thank Yu. N. Sheinker and G. Yu. Pek of the Institute of the Chemistry of Natural Compounds, As USSR, for determiniing and analyzing the PMR spectra.     

Synthesis and transformation of some thiourea derivatives

Reduction of a number of pyridylthiazolylketoximes gives amines, converted by p-ethoxyphenylisothiocyanate to the corresponding thioureas. It is shown that heating 3-pyridyl-,4-pyridyl-, and p-MeOC₆H₄-2-thiazolylmethylthiourea in dimethylformamide gives 7-substituted 5-mercaptoimidazo-[5,1-b]thiazoles, while heating substituted 2,4-dipyridylmethyl-and 2-pyridyl-2-tniazolylmethylthiourea gives 1-substituted 3-mercaptoimidazo[1,5-a]pyridines,     

Chloral as a formylating agent for some bridge heterosystems

The interaction of condensed nitrogen-containing bridge systems with chloral has been studied and the high sensitivity of the reaction to the -excess of the initial heteroaromatic system has been established. It has been shown that chloral is a convenient formylating agent for systems with a moderate -excess —imidazo[l,2-a]imidazole, 9H-imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, imidazo[1,2-a]naphtho[2,3-d]imidazole. Heterocycles with a high -excess (indolizine, pyrrolo[1,2-a]benzimidazole) form cyanine dyes under the action of chloral. Systems with a lowered -excess (1H-imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazole, imidazo[1,2-a]quinoline, imidazo[2,1-a]isoquinoline, imidazo[1,2-a]perimidine, imidazo[5,1-b]benzoxazole, imidazo[1,2-a]benzothiazole, and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine) do not react with chloral in a neutral medium. However, in a number of cases their foraylation can be carried out in an acid medium.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 528–537, April, 1980.     

Investigations in the imidazole series

The reactions of 2-mercaptonaphth[1,2-d]imidazole with 1,2-dichloro- and 1,2-dibromoethanes and the cyclization of 3-(-hydroxyethyl)- and 2-(-hydroxyethyl)mercaptonaphth[1,2-d]imidazoles were studied. 2,3-Dihydro derivatives of naphth[1,2-d]imidazo[1,2-b]thiazole and naphth[1,2-d]imidazo[3,2-b]thiazole were obtained.See [1] for communication LXX.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 257–259, February, 1972.     

Research on imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazole derivatives. 25. Reaction of 2,9-disubstituted imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles with acrylic acids and their derivatives

The substitutive addition of acrylic acids and their esters, amides, and nitriles to 2,9-disubstituted imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles, which leads to 3-(imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazol-3-yl)propionic acids and their derivatives, was studied. The rate of addition depends on the structure of the unsaturated compound, the nature of the substituent in the 2 position, the magnitude of the charge on the carbon atom in the 3 position of the heteroring, and the reaction conditions. The addition proceeds most smoothly in polyphosphoric acid (PPA). In the case of acrylonitrile imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazol-3-ylpropionic acid amides were isolated in PPA. In the reaction of - or -substituted acrylic acids with 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles in PPA, in addition to the corresponding imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazol-3-ylpropionic acids, products of their intramolecular cyclodehydration at the ortho position of the phenyl substituent are formed.See [1] for Communication 24.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 11, pp. 1496–1502, November, 1987.     

Studies on the imidazole series

The reaction of 2-mercaptoimidazole and its 4(5)-aryl- and 4,5-diaryl-substituted derivatives with -halogenoketones has yielded a number of alkyl-, acyl-, and aryl-substituted imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles.For part XLV, see [1].     

Reaction of 4-aminoimadazo[4.5-c]pyridin-2-ones with α-bromomethylketones

The reactions of 4-amino derivatives of imidazo[4.5-c]pyridin-2-ones with -bromomethylketones have been studied. Depending on the nature of the reagents and the reaction conditions, either 5-acylmethyl salts of the starting amine or 2-substituted imidazo[4.5-c]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-ones can be obtained. The latter compounds are also easily obtained by treatment of the 5-acylmethyl salts with alkali.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 227–232, February, 1986.     

Investigations in the imidazole series

2,3-Dihydro derivatives of naphth[1,2-d]imidazo[3,2-b]imidazole were synthesized by the reaction of 2-chloro-3-(-haloalkyl)naphth[1,2-d]imidazole with ammonia and primary amines and by the reaction of 2-chloro-3-(-hydroxyaIkyl)naphth[1,2-d]imidazole with ammonia and amines with subsequent cyclization of the resulting 2-amino(alkylamino, arylamino)-3-(-hydroxyalkyl)naphth[1,2-d]imidazoles under the influence of thionyl chloride or phosphorus oxychloride. Dihydro derivatives of the condensed naphth[1,2-d]imidazo[3,2-b]imidazole system have not been described in the literature.See [1] for communication LX.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 8, pp. 1125–1127, August, 1971.     

Formation of bromo-substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and their aza and thia analogs when the chichibabin reaction is carried out in dimethyl sulfoxide

The reactions of bromomethyl ketones with 2-aminopyridine, 2-aminopyrimidine, 2-aminothiazole, and 2-aminobenzothiazole in dimethyl sulfoxide lead to bromo-substituted (with respect to the position of the imadozole ring) imidazo[1,2-a] pyridines, imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines, imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles, and imidazo[2,1-b]-benzothiazoles.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 258–262, February, 1978.     

Synthesis in the 2-mercaptobenzothiazole series V. Thiazolidino[2, 3-b]-benzothiazolines

Reaction of 2-mercaptobenzothiazoles substituted at position 6 by chlorine, dimethylsulfamido, benzamido, and nitro groups, with chlorobromoalkanes, is used to synthesize the corresponding 6-substituted 2-(-chloroalkylmercapto)benzothiazoles. Oxidation of these compounds with hydrogen peroxide in acetic acid converts them to sulfoxides and sulfones, while heating in nitrobenzene cyclizes them to 6 substituted 2,3-dihydrothiazolo[2,3-b]benzothiazolium chlorides. The latter and previously obtained quaternary salts are converted by sodium borohydride into derivatives of a new tricyclic system, thiazolidino[2,3-b]benzothiazoline.For Part IV see [1].     

Studies in the imidazole series

Methods were developed for the synthesis of dihydro and tetrahydro derivatives of imidazo-[1,2-a]- and imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidine and imidazo[2,1-b]-5-quinazolone from 2-amino- and 4-aminopyrimidines, 2-amino-4-quinazolones, and -haloethanols or 1,2-dihaloethanes. Dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline, which was also obtained by cyclization of 4-(-hydroxyethylamino)-quinazoline, was synthesized by reaction of 4-chloroquinazoline with -haloethylamines.See [1] for communication LXXXV.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 834–836, June, 1976.     

Synthesis of substituted derivatives of imidazo [5, 1-b] benzimidazole

Heating, either molten or in high-boiling solvents, 1-methyl-2-[(N-phenylthiocarbamoyl)amino] (pyrid-4-yl)-methylbenzimidazole, or refluxing with phosphorus oxychloride in benzene acyl derivatives of 1-methyl-2-[(pyrid-4-yl)(amino)]- and 1-methyl-2 [(phenyl)(amino)]-methylbenzimidazoles, gives the corresponding derivatives of the imidazo [5, 1-b] benzimidazole system, hitherto undescribed in the literature.     

Condensed imidazo-1,2,4-azines. 14. Synthesis and reactivity of 3-chlorine-substituted imidazo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-triazines

When boiled with phosphorus pentachloride in phosphorus oxychloride, 2-methyl-6-phenyl-imidazo[1,2-b]1,2,4-triazin-4H-3-one gives a mixture of mono- and dichloro derivatives, whereas the action of thionyl chloride in chloroform with a catalytic amount of DMFA gives only the monosubstituted product 2-methyl-3-chloro-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-triazine. The reactivity of the 3-chloro derivatives of imidazo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-triazine in reactions with diethylamine, piperidine, morpholine, aniline, hydrazine hydrate and thiourea was investigated.For Communication 13, see [1].Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 7, pp. 981–985, July, 1986.     

Research on imidazo[1,2-a] benzimidazole derivatives

2-Acyl-substituted 3-methyl(phenyl)-9-methylimidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles were synthesized by three methods: by the reaction of -halo ketones with 3-benzoyl-2-imino-1-methylbenzimi-dazoline, by reaction of acetic anhydride or acetyl bromide with 1-methyl-2-phenacylaminobenzimidazole, and by acylation of 3-substituted imidazo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles. Some of the properties of the resulting 2-acyl-substituted compounds were studied.See [1] for communication XIV.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 111–115, January, 1977.     

Investigations in the imidazole series LXXII. Synthesis of naphth[1,2-d]imidazo[3,2-b]-3-thiazolidone and its derivatives

Naphth[1,2-d]imidazo[3,2-b]-3-thiazolidone and its methyl homolog were synthesized by the reaction of 2-mercaptonaphth[1,2-d]imidazole with chloroacetic and -chloropropionic acids with subsequent cyclization of the naphth[1,2-d]imidazole-2-mercaptoacetic acids. The reactions of the first of them at the methylene group with aldehydes, nitroso compounds, and benzenediazonium salts were studied; the corresponding arylidene and azomethine derivatives of naphthimidazo-3-thiazolidone and the arylhydrazones of naphth[1,2-d]imidazo[3,2-b]thiazoline-2,3-dione were obtained. The arylidene derivatives of naphthimidazo-3-thiazolidone were also obtained by the reaction of naphthimidazole-2-mercaptoacetic acid or its methyl ester with aldehydes or (in one step) by the reaction of 2-mercaptonaphth[1,2-d]imidazole with chloroacetic acid and carbonyl compounds.See [1] for communication LXXI.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 399–402, March, 1972.