Synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles catalyzed by ytterbium triflate hydrate

Various 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles were synthesized from aryl nitriles, alkyl nitriles, and vinyl nitriles reacting with sodium azide. The tetrazoles were recovered in high yield under mild conditions when the reaction was catalyzed by ytterbium triflate hydrate in dimethylformamide. Other rare-earth and post-transition metal catalysts were also investigated.     

Synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles catalyzed by ceric ammonium nitrate supported HY-zeolite

In this Letter we wish to report a simple and efficient synthetic protocol for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole derivatives through the [2+3] cycloaddition of nitriles with sodium azide using ceric ammonium nitrate supported HY-zeolite as a novel catalyst. Excellent yields of the corresponding tetrazoles were obtained through this cost-effective protocol under aerobic conditions with shorter reaction time under mild reaction conditions.     

(NH4)2Ce(NO3)6 as an inexpensive,eco-friendly,efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1-H tetrazoles from nitriles

Ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) is found to be a suitable, inexpensive, and effective non-toxic catalyst for a smooth (3+2) cycloaddition of organic nitriles with NaN₃ to afford 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles in excellent yields. Shorter reaction times, easy work-up, and substantial and pure product formation are the key advantages of the present method.     

FeCl3-SiO2 as a reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles via [2+3] cycloaddition of nitriles and sodium azide

An efficient method for the preparation of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole derivatives is reported using FeCl₃-SiO₂ as an effective heterogeneous catalyst. This method has the advantages of high yields, simple methodology, and easy work-up. The catalyst can be recovered by simple filtration and reused delivering good yields.     

CuFe2O4 nanoparticles: a magnetically recoverable and reusable catalyst for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles

An efficient and economical protocol for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles from various nitriles and sodium azide is described using magnetically recoverable and reusable CuFe₂O₄ nanoparticles. A wide variety of aryl nitriles underwent [2+3] cycloaddition under mild reaction conditions to afford tetrazoles in good to excellent yields. The catalyst was magnetically separated and reused five times without significant loss of catalytic activity.     

A novel method for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole from oxime and sodium azide

A simple and efficient protocol is developed for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles from various oximes and sodium azide (NaN₃) by using copper acetate as a catalyst.     

Copper-catalyzed synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles via the [3+2] cycloaddition of nitriles and trimethylsilyl azide

The [3+2] cycloaddition between various nitriles and trimethylsilyl azide proceeds smoothly in the presence of a Cu^I catalyst in DMF/MeOH, to give the corresponding 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles in good to high yields. The reaction most probably proceeds through the in situ formation of a copper azide species, followed by a successive [3+2] cycloaddition with the nitriles.     

Glycerol mediated synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole under catalyst free conditions

We have developed simple,cost effective and environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles via[2,3]cycloaddition reaction from organic nitriles and sodium azide in glycerol under catalyst free condition.The corresponding 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles were obtained with good to excellent yields(68-95%).     

Copper(II) triflate promoted cycloaddition of α-alkyl or aryl substituted N-tosylaziridines with nitriles: a highly efficient synthesis of substituted imidazolines

Cu(OTf)₂ or Zn(OTf)₂ mediated [3+2] cycloaddition reactions of various α-alkyl or aryl substituted N-tosylaziridines with nitriles is described for the syntheses of substituted imidazolines. A mechanism for the cycloaddition is proposed to rationalize the formation of a nonracemic imidazoline from optically pure aziridine.     

An efficient synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles via B(C6F5)3 catalyzed [3+2] cycloaddition of nitriles and sodium azide

A simple and efficient protocol is developed for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole derivatives from various nitriles and sodium azide (NaN₃) via [3+2] cycloaddition reaction using B(C₆F₅)₃ as a catalyst. The present synthetic method displayed significant advantages such as low catalyst loading, mild reaction conditions, low toxicity, easy work-up, high yields, and compatibility with other functional groups.     

5-Benzyl-1H-tetrazols from the reaction of 1-aryl-5-methyl-1H-tetrazoles with 1,2-dehydrobenzene

A series of 1-aryl-5-benzyl-1H-tetrazoles has been obtained during the reaction of 1-aryl-5-methyl-1H-tetrazoles with 1,2-dehydrobenzene. The mechanism of product formation was investigated.     

Recyclable gallium(III) triflate-catalyzed [4+3] cycloaddition for synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted-3H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepines

Simple and efficient Ga(OTf)₃-catalyzed [4+3] cycloaddition of 1,3-diarylpropynones and o-phenylenediamines is developed for the preparation of 2,4-disubstituted-3H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepines. The reaction has advantages of using a green solvent, generating a minimal amount of waste, and easy catalyst recycle.     

Eco-friendly synthesis of guanidinyltetrazole compounds and 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles in water under microwave irradiation

We have developed simple, short time, cost effective, purification of products by non-chromatographic methods and environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of guanidinyltetrazoles and 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles derivatives via [2,3]cyclo-addition reaction of nitriles and azide derivatives in water under microwave irradiation. All the synthesized products are screened for their in vitro antimicrobial activity. The synthesized compounds were obtained in excellent yield (85–98%).     

Nano TiO2/SO4 as a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst for the synthesis of 5-substited-1H-tetrazoles

An efficient and economical protocol for the synthesis of 5-substituted-1H-tetrazoles from various nitriles and sodium azide is reported using nano TiO₂/SO₄²⁻ as an effective heterogeneous catalyst. A wide variety of aryl nitriles underwent [3 + 2] cycloaddition to afford tetrazoles in good to excellent yields.     

New routes for the synthesis of 3- and 5-substituted 2(1H)-pyrazinones

Various 3-(hetero)aryl, 3-alkyl and 3-alkenyl-2(1H)-pyrazinones were prepared by applying the Suzuki and Heck reaction methodology to 3,5-dichloro-2(1H)-pyrazinones. Furthermore, following hydrogenolysis of the 5-chloro substituent and regioselective 5-bromination, this palladium-catalysed cross-coupling approach could be extended to the synthesis of the analogous 5-substituted 2(1H)-pyrazinones.     

Efficient and selective deprotection method for N-protected 2(3H)-benzoxazolones and 2(3H)-benzothiazolones

Cyclic carbamate flanked with heterocyclic or aliphatic moieties are frequently used in medicinal chemistry. The synthesis of derivatives bearing a free NH often requires the use of a protection method. A literature search reveals very few protection/deprotection methods for cyclic carbamates. In this paper, we described different methods applicable to 2(3H)-benzoxazolone and 2(3H)-benzothiazolone.     

Synthesis of 3,4-dihydrobenzo[g]isoquinoline-1(2H)-ones and 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline-1(2H)-ones skeleton via intramolecular electrophilic cyclization

An original alternative approach to isoquinolines based on the installation of a benzene nucleus on a performed heterocyclic ring. Synthesis of 3,4-dihydrobenzo[g]isoquinoline-1(2H)-ones and 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline-1(2H)-ones via intramolecular electrophilic cyclization of 3,4-disubstituted lactams is reported.     

One-pot multistep synthesis of 3,4-fused isoquinolin-1(2H)-one analogs

We have developed a robust approach for the synthesis of 3,4-fused isoquinolin-1(2H)-one analogs. A benzonitrile or a nicotinonitrile bearing an ortho-substituent, such as -OH, -SH, or -NHR (R = alkyl or aryl) can be deprotonated by KOtBu and then reacted with methyl 2-(bromomethyl)benzoate (8) to form its corresponding O-, S-, or N-alkylation product. The product thus formed is then treated with KOtBu again to initiate a cascade process that will lead to the formation of its corresponding 3,4-fused isoquinolin-1(2H)-one. This multistep synthesis as well as the final product purification is achieved in a one-pot manner.     

Efficient and rapid synthesis of 1-substituted-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoles in the acidic ionic liquid 1-n-butylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate

An efficient synthesis leading directly to 1-substituted-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoles from easily available amines and sodium azide in stoichiometric proportions using a room-temperature ionic liquid, namely, 1-n-butylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in excellent yields is described. The inherent Brønsted acidity and high polarity of the IL results in a significant enhancement in the reaction rate.     

Efficient synthesis of arylaminotetrazoles in water

Arylaminotetrazole derivatives are synthesized efficiently by the reaction of arylcyanamides and sodium azide in the presence of ZnCl₂ under aqueous conditions at reflux. Generally, isomer of 5-arylamino-1H-tetrazole can be obtained from arylcyanamides carrying electron-withdrawing substituent on aryl ring and as the electropositivity of substituent is increased, the product is shifted toward the isomer of 1-aryl-5-amino-1H-tetrazole.