Structure-property relationships of benzo[2,1-b:3,4-b’]bis[1]benzothiophenes for organic field effect transistors

A series of novel benzo[2,1-b:3,4-b’]bis[1]-benzothiophene (BBBT) derivatives with different side-chains were synthesized and characterized. And their mobility properties were evaluated based on their active layers in OFETs devices. By means of simple thermal annealing, the devices based on BBBT-4 and BBBT-6 exhibited typical p-type FETs behavior with average hole mobilities of 0.28 and 0.124?cm² V^?1?s^?1, respectively. Furthermore, the structure-property relationships of these semiconductors were also investigated by XRD and AFM.     

Oxone®-mediated direct arylselenylation of imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles,imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and 1H-pyrazoles

Oxone mediated reaction of imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and 1H-pyrazole derivatives with diaryl diselenides is presented here. The methodology represents an efficient and simple protocol for carrying out the selective synthesis of 5-arylselanyl-imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles, 3-arylselanyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and 4-arylselanyl-1H-pyrazoles in high yields using a stable, nontoxic and cheap oxidant. The reactions were conducted at 60?°C in air using acetonitrile as solvent. Alternatively, the use of ultrasound irradiation is presented as a tool for fast and efficient energy transfer that significantly reduced the reaction time.     

2-Allyl-N-benzyl substituted α-naphthylamines as building blocks in heterocyclic synthesis. New and efficient syntheses of benz[e]naphtho[1,2-b]azepine and naphtho[1,2-b]azepine derivatives

A new series of 13-acetyl-7,12-dihydro-7-ethylbenz[e]naphtho[1,2-b]azepine (4a-d) and 2-aryl-4-hydroxy-2,3,4,5-tetrahydronaphtho[1,2-b]azepine derivatives (6a-d) have been synthesized from N-allyl-N-benzyl substituted α-naphthylamines (1a-d) by utilizing aromatic amino-Claisen rearrangement, intramolecular Friedel-Crafts alkylation and intramolecular dipolar 1,3-cycloaddition nitrone-olefin reactions.     

Synthesis and photophysical properties of azuleno[1′,2′:4,5]pyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazoline-6,14-diones: Azulene analogs of tryptanthrin

Azulene analog of tryptanthrin, azuleno[1′,2′:4,5]pyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazoline-6,14-dione, was successfully prepared by the condensation reaction of azuleno[2,1-b]pyrrole-2,3-dione with isatoic anhydride in the presence of sodium hydride or diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA). Its 2-halo derivatives were also obtained in high yields by the condensation reaction with 5-haloisatoic anhydrides in the presence of DIPEA. Reactivity toward electrophilic reagents was revealed by halogenation with N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) or N-iodosuccinimide (NIS) to afford 12-halo derivatives in high yields. Among the halo derivatives, 2-iodo and 12-iodo derivatives were reactive enough to afford phenylethynyl derivatives under Pd-catalyzed Sonogashira cross-coupling conditions. Within the phenylethynyl derivatives, only 12-phenylethynyl derivative was transformed into its 1,1,4,4-tetracyanobutadiene (TCBD) derivative by the reaction with TCNE. Amphoteric redox properties of the novel azulene analogs of tryptanthrin were characterized by spectroscopic and voltammetric analyses.     

Synthesis and characterization of acetylated sept-D-glucopyranose carbamate as an oligosaccharide donor简

An oligosaccharide donor, acetylated sept-o-glucopyranose tetradecyl carbamate, was designed and synthesized. This compound could be easily linked to hydroxyl-containing compounds through an Oglycosidic bond. Characterization of all the oligosaccharide intermediates and the final product was thoroughly discussed.     

3H-Pyrroles as a platform for the catalyst-free construction of dihydropyrrolo[2,1-b]oxazoles: [4 + 2]-cycloaddition vs [2 + 3]-annulation with 1-cyano-3-hydroxyalkynes

Non-aromatic pyrrole isomers, 3,3-dialkyl-2-aryl-3H-pyrroles, were reacted with 1-cyano-3-hydroxyalkynes under mild, catalyst-free conditions (20–60?°C) to regio- and stereoselectively afford (Z)-2-(dihydropyrrolo[2,1-b]oxazolylidene)acetonitriles in 62–82% yield, thus evidencing the preference for [2?+?3]-annulation over the [4?+?2]-Diels-Alder alternative. The reaction involves initial nucleophilic addition of the pyrrole moiety at the triple bond followed by tandem ring closure of an anionic intermediate.     

Enantioselective synthesis of indolo[2,3-b]-dihydrothiopyranones via [3+3] cycloaddition of chiral α,β-unsaturated acylammonium salts

A nucleophile-catalyzed Michael addition/proton transfer/lactonization (NCMPL) organocascade process of chiral α,β-unsaturated acylammonium salts and indoline-2-thiones is described, which delivers the indolo[2,3-b]dihydrothiopyranone motifs in high yields (up to 97%) with good to excellent enantioselectivities (up to 98% ee).     

Sodium fluoride as an effcient catalyst for the synthesis of 2,4- disubstituted-1,3-thiazoles and selenazoles at ambient temperature简

Sodium fluoride was found to be a simple, mild and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted 1,3-thiazoles and selenazoles utilizing phenacyl bromides/3-(2-bromoacetyl)-2H-chromen-2-one and thiourea/phenylthiourea/selenourea in aqueous methanol at ambient temperature. Analytically pure products are formed within 1–3 min in excellent yields.     

Further revisions on the diterpenoid alkaloids reported in a JNP paper (2012, 75, 1145–1159)

We have corrected (Tetrahedron2013, 69, 5859–5866) the structures of diterpenoid alkaloids reported in the Journal of Natural Products2012, 75, 1145–1159. Our follow-up experiments compel us to present further revisions and clarifications on the diterpenoid alkaloids:     

Regio- and diastereoselective synthesis of new functionalized indolo[2,3-b]indole-pyrimidine based on C–N bond formation via a four-component reaction

A facile and diastereoselective synthetic procedure has been designed for the preparation of new substituted indolo[2,3-b]indole (IDID) moiety at position-5 of the pyrimidine ring by a one-pot four-component reaction of dimedone, aniline and substituted derivatives, barbituric acid/thiobarbituric acid and isatin under mild conditions. This method proceeds rely on a CsbndN bond formation under catalyst-free conditions affording a range of skeletally diversity 5-indolo[3,2-b]indole-pyrimidine-based heterocycles. 5-Indolo[2,3-b]indol-pyrimidine-2,4,6-trione and 5-indolo[2,3-b]indol-2-thioxo-pyrimidine-4,6-dione were obtained in EtOH solvent in high yield, short reaction time and diastereoselectivity. The structural diversities of the synthesized compounds have been confirmed spectroscopically, by IR ¹H- and ¹³C NMR, EI-MS spectra and elemental analyses which agree with the proposed structures.     

Diastereoselective cascade reactions toward substituted diazaindeno[2,1-α]phenanthrenes

A cascade sequence between cyclic hemiacetals and tryptamines was developed, which provided efficient access to highly substituted diazaindeno[2,1-α]phenanthrenes in moderate to good yields with high diastereoselectivities and good to excellent enantioselectivities. Hemiacetals were prepared by asymmetric organocatalyzed conjugate addition of cyclic 1,3-diketones to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes. Hemiacetals with various R¹, both aromatic and aliphatic, were examined for the cascade sequence.     

DBU as a scaffold for the synthesis of [1,3]oxazolo[2’,3’ : 2,3]pyrimido-[1,2-a]azepines: annulation with aromatic cyanopropargylic alcohols

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Synthesis of cyclopentenyl and cyclohexenyl ketones via [3 + 2] and [4 + 2] annulations of 1,2-allenic ketones简

In this paper, an efficient synthesis of cyclopentenyl ketones and cyclohexenyl ketones through tertiary phosphine catalyzed [3 ＋ 2] and [4 ＋ 2] annulations of 1,2-allenic ketones with activated alkenes has been developed. Compared with published synthetic methods on cyclopentenyl ketones and cyclohexenyl ketones, the protocols developed in this paper have the advantages such as readily available starting materials, mild reaction conditions and high efficiency.     

A facile access to thieno[2,3-b]indoles via sulfur-mediated decarboxylative cyclization of α, β-unsaturated carboxylic acids with indoles

An efficient synthesis of thieno[2,3-b]indoles via a one-pot three-component reaction was well established. By using inexpensive and commercial available indoles and α, β-unsaturated carboxylic acids in the presence of elemental sulfur, various functional groups were achieved in moderate to good yields.     

An efficient synthesis of fully substituted pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-amines from α-azidochalcones

A facile, mild and efficient procedure for the synthesis of fully substituted pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-amines is reported. A mixture of an α-azidochalcone, a 5-aminopyrazole and t-BuOK was stirred in DMF at ambient temperature for 5?min to afford the corresponding pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-amines in good to excellent yields.     

Synthesis and characterization of bimetallic Pt–Fe/polypyrrole–carbon catalyst as DMFC anode catalyst

A novel synthesis route, concerning in situ interfacial polymerization of pyrrole on carbon black and following co-deposition of Pt and Fe on polypyrrole–carbon support, is developed to prepare the bimetallic Pt–Fe/polypyrrole–carbon catalyst. In this synthesis process, ferrous precursor simultaneously functions as an oxidant for the polymerization of pyrrole. The Pt–Fe/polypyrrole–carbon catalyst shows improved catalytic activity towards methanol oxidation compared to commercial Pt/C catalyst, which may be of great potential in direct methanol fuel cells.     

Multicomponent reactions of pyridines, α-bromo carbonyl compounds and silylaryl triflates as aryne precursors: a facile one-pot synthesis of pyrido[2,1-a]isoindoles

Multicomponent reactions (MCRs) involving pyridines, α-bromo ketones, and silylaryl triflates as aryne precursors were investigated. The reactions could also be extended to isoquinoline or α-bromo ethyl acetate. Substituted pyrido[2,1-a]isoindoles or isoindolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines could be obtained from this routine, which may have potential applications in antitumor drugs and fluorescent material fields.     

Synthesis of 9-nitro-5H-spiro[benzo[b]tetrazolo[1,5-d][1,4]oxazepine-4,2′-oxirane] via an unusual ring-expansion

Attempted cyclization of (4-(hydroxymethyl)-8-nitro-4H-benzo[b]tetrazolo[1,5-d][1,4]oxazin-4-yl)methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate 2 did not give the expected spirooxetane product 1, but instead provided 9-nitro-5H-spiro[benzo[b]tetrazolo[1,5-d][1,4]oxazepine-4,2′-oxirane] 3via an unusual ring-expansion process. The structure of compound 3 was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. The spiroepoxide (oxirane) in compound 3 could be ring-opened with a variety of nucleophiles to give products of potential interest to medicinal chemists.     

Iodine/CuI-mediated alkyne–carbonyl metathesis reaction: synthesis of 1-aryl-1,2-dihydrochromeno[2,3-b]azepine-3,6-dione

Iodine/cuprous iodide-mediated intramolecular alkyne–carbonyl metathesis reaction has been developed using 2-(N-aryl-N-propargyl)aminochromone-3-carbaldehyde as the substrate. It led to the synthesis of hitherto unreported chromeno[2,3-b]azepine-3,6-dione. The special features of this methodology are mild reaction conditions, 100% atom economy and use of inexpensive reagents. This is the first example of I₂/CuI-mediated alkyne–carbonyl metathesis reaction.     

Aminolithiation–arylation consecutive cyclization of N-(2-fluorophenyl)methylaminoalkylstyryls giving aryl-substituted pyrido[1,2-b]isoquinolines

Aminolithiation–arylation tandem cyclization of N-(2-fluorophenyl)methylaminoalkylstyryls proceeded smoothly to give hexahydro-2H-pyrido[1,2-b]isoquinoline using a stoichiometric amount of n-BuLi with high trans selectivity. The arylation reaction was highly accelerated by the addition of HMPA. Both pyrido- and pyrrolo-[1,2-b]isoquinoline were successfully constructed by this tandem reaction.