Reaction of N-fluoropyridinium fluoride with isonitriles and diazo compounds: a one-pot synthesis of (pyridin-2-yl)-1H-1,2,3-triazoles

Reaction of N-fluoropyridinium fluoride generated in situ with a series of isonitriles and diazo compounds led to the formation of the corresponding (pyridine-2-yl)-1H-1,2,3-triazoles in good yields (37-59%). Best outcome was consistently achieved with both aromatic isonitriles and stabilized diazo derivatives. The proposed reaction mechanism involves the intermediate formation of a highly reactive carbene species.     

On the explosive properties of 1H-benzotriazole and 1H-1,2,3-triazole

For 1H-benzotriazole, no explosive properties are observable, but the relative high exothermic decomposition energy of 1590 J/g should be kept in mind. Nevertheless, an endothermic melting barrier at 100 °C ensures safe handling at lower temperatures. For 1H-1,2,3-triazole, the exothermic decomposition energy is as high as 2600 J/g, but explosive properties are also not detectable. Therefore, both reagents are hazardous with regard to the exothermic decomposition potential and can be handled safely with precautions.     

Microwave-assisted cycloadditions of 2-alkynylbenzonitriles with sodium azide: selective synthesis of tetrazolo[5,1-a]pyridines and 4,5-disubstituted-2H-1,2,3-triazoles

Under microwave irradiation (75 W), treatment of 2-alkynylbenzonitriles with 1.5 equiv of sodium azide in DMSO at 140 °C gave 4,5-disubstituted-2H-1,2,3-triazoles in 60-99% yields. Additionally, adding 8 equiv of ZnBr₂ and using 8 equiv of sodium azide in DMF at 100 °C lead to the formation of tetrazolo[5,1-a]isoquinolines up to 87% yield.     

l-Proline catalyzed one-step synthesis of 4,5-diaryl-2H-1,2,3-triazoles from heteroaryl cyanostilbenes via [3+2]cycloaddition of azide

Use of a novel reagent has been established for the synthesis of a series of 4,5-diaryl-2H-1,2,3-triazoles (6a–i and 9a–e) from cyanostilbene analogs of benzo[b]thiophene, benzo[b]furan, and indole, catalyzed by l-proline via Lewis base-catalyzed one-step [3+2]cycloaddition of azide. This method provides an efficient, simple, and environmentally benign procedure that affords good yields and relatively short reaction times.     

Efficient synthesis of 5-fluoroalkylated 1H-1,2,3-triazoles and application of the bromodifluoromethylated triazole to the synthesis of novel bicyclic gem-difluorinated 1H-pyrano[3,4-d][1,2,3]-triazol-4-one compounds

A series of 5-fluoroalkylated 1H-1,2,3-triazoles were synthesized in good yield by the regiospecific 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of (Z)-ethyl 3-fluoroalkyl-3-pyrrolidino-acrylates with aryl or benzyl azides. In the cases of benzyl azides, addition of Na₂CO₃ was crucial for a high yield of the triazoles. Tetrakis(dimethylamino)ethylene (TDAE) promoted reaction of bromodifluoro-methylated triazole with aldehydes affording a new class of β,β-difluoro-β-triazolyl alcohol derivatives, which were lactonized with catalytic amount of p-toluenesulfonic acid in toluene at 80-90°C to give a series of novel bicyclic gem-difluorinated 1H-pyrano[3,4-d][1,2,3]-triazol-4-one compounds in good yield.     

Base-mediated reaction of vinyl bromides with aryl azides: one-pot synthesis of 1,5-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles

A one-pot base-mediated reaction of azides and β- or α-vinyl bromides has been reported. The effects of bases and solvents have been investigated in the process. A variety of 1,5-disubstituted triazoles were prepared in low to good yields. Further studies reveal that the corresponding alkynes were produced as intermediates via elimination reaction. Under the same reaction conditions, the reactions of alkyl alkynes with phenyl azide would give 1,5-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles.     

On the lead tetraacetate oxidation of 4-amino-1,2,4-triazoles, 1-amino- and 2-amino-1,2,3-triazoles

Lead tetraacetate oxidation of 4-amino-1,2,4-triazoles, 1-amino- and 2-amino-1,2,3-triazoles affords mainly fragmentation to nitriles or acetylenes, even in the presence of intramolecularly attached double bonds.

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Über die Bleitetraacetatoxidation von 4-Amino-1,2,4-triazolen, 1-Amino- und 2-Amino-1,2,3-triazolen (Kurze Mitteilung)

Zusammenfassung Bei der Oxidation von 4-Amino-1,2,4-triazolen, 1-Amino- und 2-Amino-1,2,3-triazolen mit Bleitetraacetat entstanden hauptsächlich Nitrile bzw. Acetylene durch Fragmentierung — trotz der Gegenwart von intramolekularen Doppelbindungen.

     

l-Proline-catalyzed one-pot synthesis of 2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinolin-4(1H)-ones

l-Proline is utilized as an organocatalyst for the synthesis of substituted 2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinolin-4(1H)-ones, in good yields. The efficiency of the catalyst was proved with a variety of substrates ranging from electron-deficient to electron-rich aryl aldehydes.     

Ring-closing metathesis for the synthesis of 2H- and 4H-chromenes

Six 4H-chromenes were synthesized from substituted phenols using vinylstannylation and ring-closing metathesis (RCM) as key steps. In addition, a different approach involving amongst other steps, an aryl allyl isomerization and RCM afforded a set of seven 2H-chromenes from phenolic precursors.     

A new enlargement methodology for the preparation of 2H-1- and 2H-3-benzazepin-2-one derivatives

An investigation of the one-carbon homologation of some 1-tribromomethyl-isoquinoline and 2-tribromomethyl-quinoline derivatives was conducted. Under the influence of an aqueous solution of silver nitrate in the presence of a nucleophilic species (MeOH, H₂O, EtNH₂), these derivatives led to the respective expanded heterocycles, 2H-1- and 2H-3-benzazepin-2-one derivatives. A mechanism for this novel ring enlargement involving initial formation of an aziridinium, and its subsequent opening to form a stabilized benzylic carbocation, is proposed to explain the results.     

Gallium(III) triflate-catalyzed one-pot selective synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones and quinazolin-4(3H)-ones

A series of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones and quinazolin-4(3H)-ones have been synthesized in good to excellent yields and high selectivity by one-pot reaction using isatoic anhydride, ammonium acetate (or amines), and aldehydes in ethanol or in DMSO under mild conditions, respectively. The reaction was efficiently promoted by 1 mol % Ga(OTf)₃ and the catalyst could be recovered easily after the reactions and reused without evident loss of reactivity.     

Indium triflate-catalyzed one-pot synthesis of 1-substituted-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoles under solvent-free conditions

A simple, efficient, and general method has been developed for the synthesis of 1-substituted-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoles via a three-component condensation of amine, trimethyl orthoformate, and sodium azide in presence of a catalytic amount of indium triflate under solvent-free conditions. The reaction proceeds smoothly to generate the corresponding 1-substituted tetrazoles in moderate to excellent yields under heating.     

Facile and quick synthesis of 1-monosubstituted aryl 1,2,3-triazoles: a copper-free [3+2] cycloaddition

An efficient copper-free synthesis of 1-monosubstituted aryl 1,2,3-triazoles from sodium acetylide and aryl azides was developed, which was found suitable for various aryl azides and completed within 15 min at room temperature with moderate to excellent yields.     

A simple and one-pot synthesis of 2,3,4,5-tetrasubstituted 4,5-dihydro-3H-1,4-benzodiazepines

2,3,4,5-Tetrasubstituted 4,5-dihydro-3H-1,4-benzodiazepines were synthesized in one-pot by a new sequential Ugi 4CC/Staudinger/aza-Wittig reaction, starting from easily accessible o-azidobenzaldehyde, α-amino ketone hydrochloride, isocyanide and carboxylic acid.     

Synthesis of 2-aryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolin-1-ols and their conversion to 7-aryl-9H-6-oxa-5,8-diaza-benzocycloheptenes

2-Aminobenzylamine was reacted with corresponding aromatic or heteroaromatic aldehydes to give 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolines 1 the oxidation of which with H₂O₂-tungstate in methanol led to the formation of the corresponding 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolin-1-ols 2. A one-pot procedure involving the treatment of the in situ formed quinazoline 1 with H₂O₂-tungstate again led to the formation of 2. Compounds 2 react with 2 equiv of aryl isocyanate in toluene at room temperature to produce compounds 3. The probable mechanism of the ring-expanding carbamoylation of quinazolin-1-ols 2 to 6-oxa-5,8-diaza-benzocycloheptenes 3 is discussed.     

Facile, diversity-orientated one-pot synthesis of ethyl 1,5-disubstituted-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylates

Access to the 1,5-disubstituted-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide motif is quite laborious and requires forcing conditions to effect the cyclocondensation step. Herein, we report an efficient and mild one-pot protocol to access this substructure in good chemical yields with high regiocontrol.     

Baker’s yeast catalyzed one-pot three-component synthesis of polyfunctionalized 4H-pyrans

Baker’s yeast catalyzed one-pot three-component cyclocondensation of aryl aldehydes, malononitrile, and β-dicarbonyls in organic medium has been carried out to obtain polyfunctionalized 4H-pyrans. The reaction has been carried out at room temperature in organic solvent, dimethylacetamide and the products obtained in good to moderate yields with simple work up procedure.     

A convenient and mild synthesis of new 2-aryl-3-hydroxy-6,7-dihydro-1H-indol-4(5H)-ones via a one-pot,three-component reaction in water

A simple and convenient synthesis of 2-aryl-3-hydroxy-6,7-dihydro-1H-indol-4(5H)-ones is achieved in high yields via the one-pot, three-component reaction of arylglyoxals, 1,3-cyclohexanedione, and ammonium acetate in water under reflux conditions.     

A novel and facile synthesis of 2-(cyclohexylamino)-6,7-dihydro-3-aryl-1H-indole-4(5H)-ones via a one-pot multi-component reaction

A simple and efficient synthesis of 2-(cyclohexylamino)-6,7-dihydro-3-aryl-1H-indole-4(5H)-ones was achieved via a one-pot multi-component reaction of cyclohexyl isocyanide, an aldehyde, a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound, and ammonium acetate in the presence of a catalytic amount of KHSO₄ in acetonitrile.