Synthesis and properties of azoles and azole derivatives 63. Quantum-chemical analysis of [2+3] cycloaddition of 3-nitro-1-propene with triphenylnitrone

Quantum-chemical calculations using the semiempirical AM1/COSMO method have shown that the regioselectivity of [2+3] cycloaddition of 3-nitro-1-propene to triphenylnitrone is a function of thermodynamic factors. __________ Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp.913–917, June, 2008.     

Synthesis of conformationally restricted nicotine analogues by intramolecular [3+2] cycloaddition

We describe the synthesis of a series of conformationally constrained nicotine analogues 2-5 from appropriate pyridine-containing enals, featuring an intramolecular azomethine ylide-alkene [3+2] cycloaddition. The objective of the current project is to develop new selective nAChRs-targeting ligands. Of the nicotine analogues that we have studied, the conformation-restricting ring B unit can be either a five-membered carbocycle, or a six-membered carbocycle or heterocycle. The present work constitutes a general method for rapid assembly of other related tricyclic nicotine analogues.     

Reactivity of allenoates toward aziridines: [3+2] and formal [3+2] cycloadditions

The reactivity of buta-2,3-dienoates toward aziridines is reported. Allenoates react as 2π-component in the [3+2] cycloaddition with the azomethine ylide generated from cis-1-benzyl-2-benzoyl-3-phenylaziridine affording 4-methylenepyrrolidines in a site-, regio-, and stereoselective fashion. Under conventional thermolysis, cis- and trans-2-benzoyl-1-cyclohexyl-3-phenylaziridines showed a different reactivity. These aziridines participate in formal [3+2] cycloadditions with allenes via C-N bond cleavage of the three-membered ring leading to functionalized pyrroles.     

Lewis acid-mediated [3+2] cycloaddition between hydrazones and olefins

[3+2] Cycloaddition between hydrazones and olefins was accelerated in the presence of a stoichiometric amount of BF₃·OEt₂ or a catalytic amount of Zr(OTf)₄, Hf(OTf)₄, or Sc(OTf)₃ under mild conditions. The corresponding pyrazolidine derivatives were obtained in moderate to high yields using this novel [3+2] Lewis acid catalysis.     

Scope of the formal [3+2] cycloaddition for the synthesis of substituted 3-arylindanes and related compounds

We report the single step synthesis of several 3-arylindanes and related compounds via a formal [3+2] cycloaddition. A study of the influence of the aromatic ring substitution pattern on the reaction was carried out.     

Base-assisted intramolecular 6-acetoxypyranone-acetylene [5+2] cycloaddition. Synthesis and reactivity of novel oxa-tricyclo[5.3.1.0]undecenones

The synthesis of 3,11-dioxatricyclo[5.3.1.0^1,5]undeca-5,9-dien-8-ones is reported from suitable 5-substituted furfuryl alcohols bearing an acetylenic side-chain. Successive peracid-mediated oxidative rearrangement of furan carbinols and base-assisted intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition afforded oxygen-bridged tricyclo-undecane derivatives. Stereoselective transformations of cycloadducts are also discussed.     

Synthesis of (±)-camptothecin using a [3+2] nitrone cycloaddition to construct the CDE ring moiety

A novel synthesis to camptothecin is described. A Friedlander condensation of o-aminobenzaldehye 2 with tricylclic ketone 3 affords camptothecin after further elaboration. Tricyclic ketone 3 is prepared via a route employing a [3+2] nitrone cycloaddition and an intramolecular Knoevenagel condensation.     

Stereospecific [2+2] cycloaddition reactions of diphosphorus with alkenes

[2+2] Cycloaddition reactions of P₂ with alkenes were predicted to have concerted paths, that is, pseudoexcitation, distorted 2π_s+2π_s, and 2π_s+2π_a processes without any interventions of intermediates. The pseudoexcitation and/or distorted 2π_s+2π_s paths with retention of configuration of alkenes are kinetically preferred to the 2π_s+2π_a path with inversion of configuration. The reactions were predicted from the appreciable difference in the calculated enthalpies of activation to be stereospecific.     

Lewis acid-catalyzed novel [3+2] cycloaddition of methylenecyclopropanes with activated aldehydes or ketones

Methylenecyclopropanes react with activated aldehydes or ketones in the presence of various Lewis acids to give the corresponding [3+2] cycloaddition products having tetrahydrofuran (THF) skeleton in good yields and in some cases with high stereoselectivity.     

Concise synthesis of the core structure of madreporanone by Rh-catalyzed [3+2] cycloaddition

A model study toward total synthesis of madreporanone, a novel diterpene isolated from Azorella madreporica, was investigated. The [3.3.0] bicyclic core of madreporanone bearing a cis-configured isopropyl group and two vicinal quaternary carbon centers was stereoselectively constructed via an intramolecular Rh-catalyzed [3 + 2] cycloaddition in a single step.     

Oligonucleotides containing arylacetylene residues: Synthesis and post-synthetic modification via [3+2] cycloaddition

The synthesis of a phosphoramidite reagent for 5′-modification of oligonucleotides by introducing an arylacetylene residue has been described. Using the reaction with 3-(perylen-3-yl)propyl azide as an example, it was shown that the acetylene derivatives of oligonucleotides synthesized using this reagent undergo Cu^I-catalyzed [3+2] dipolar cycloaddition. Fluorescent conjugates were obtained in high yields and characterized by mass spectra. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 7, pp. 1220–1226, July, 2006.     

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

A simple, mild and efficient method is developed for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles. Out of three used Pb(II) catalysts, lead chloride (PbCl₂) has been found to be an efficient catalyst for [3+2] cycloaddition of NaN₃ with aromatic and aliphatic nitriles to afford 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles. The catalyst is reusable up to four cycles with consistent activity. The cost effectiveness and easy availability of the catalyst, simple methodology, excellent yield and easy work-up are the additional advantages.     

Novel formal [2+3] cycloaddition between substituted phenols and furan

Treatment of various substituted phenols in the presence of furan, iodobenzene diacetate, and trifluoroethanol promotes oxidative formal [2+3] cycloaddition in moderate to useful yields.     

[3+2] Cycloaddition of Dimethyl Acetylenedicarboxylate, Methyl Acrylate, and Ethyl Acrylate to 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-3H-spiro[benz-2-azepine-3,1'-cyclohexane] N-Oxide

The cycloaddition of methyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate to 4,5-dihydro-5-methyl-3H-spiro[benz-2-azepine-3,1'-cyclohexane] N-oxide proceeds without either regiospecificity or stereospecificity. Eight geometrical isomers of spiro[isoxazolidino[3,2-a]benz-2-azepine-5,1'-cyclohexane] were formed, of which several were isolated as pure samples. The cycloaddition of dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate proceeds stereoselectively, leading to spiro[isoxazolino[3,2-a]benz-2-azepine-5,1'-cyclohexane] with cis arrangement of the protons at C₍₇₎ and C_(11b).     

新型他克林-吲哚杂二联体的微波促进Husigen[3+2]环加成反应合成及生物活性

以吲哚-3-丙酸和吲哚-3-丁酸为原料,分别与炔丙胺发生缩合反应得到3-(丙酰丙炔胺)吲哚(4a)和3-(丁酰丙炔胺)吲哚(4b),然后4a和4b分别与9-(叠氮基乙基氨基)-1,2,3,4-四氢吖啶类衍生物5a～5c在微波辐射下发生Husigen[3+2]环加成反应得到12个新型乙酰胆碱酯酶抑制剂——他克林-吲哚杂二联体,其结构经NMR,IR和HRMS表征.初步生物活性测试表明,目标化合物均具有较强的乙酰胆碱酯酶抑制能力,其中化合物2b和2d抑制鱼鳐乙酰胆碱酯酶的IC50值分别为1.6和2.0 nmol.L-1,是6T6BA(IC50=11.0 nmol.L-1,鱼鳐)的6.9和5.5倍.     

A new route to synthesis of substituted pyrazoles through oxidative [3+2] cycloaddition of electron deficient alkenes and diazocarbonyl compounds

A collection of 3,5-disubstituted pyrazoles are constructed by the oxidative [3+2] cycloaddition of electron deficient terminal olefins with α-diazoesters and amides in the presence of Oxone and cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide. The highlights of this protocol are; (i) shorter reaction time (ii) moderate to excellent yield (iii) good regioselectivity.     

苯炔与硝酮[3+2]环加成制备二取代苯并异噁唑烷

采用[3 2]1,3-偶极环加成反应,苯炔前体邻-三甲硅基苯酚三氟甲磺酸酯在氟化铯的作用下与硝酮反应合成了9个2,3-二取代苯并[d]异噁唑烷,收率87%～97%。其结构经1H NMR,13C NMR和高分辨率MS确证。     

Silver Catalyzed Decarbonylative [3 + 2] Cycloaddition of Cyclobutenediones and Formamides

As an important moiety in natural products, N,O-acetal has attracted wide attention in the past few years. An efficient method to construct N,O-acetal has been developed. Using silver catalyst, cyclobutenediones were smoothly converted to the corresponding γ-aminobutenolides in the presence of formamides, in which cyclobutenediones likely proceed with a key decarbonylative [3 + 2] cycloaddition process. In this way, a series of products with varied substituents were isolated in moderate yield and fully characterized.     

Concise approach to the core of englerin A via an organocatalytic [4+3] cycloaddition reaction

A concise enantioselective synthesis of diversely functionalized advanced intermediates comprising the tricyclic skeleton of englerin A and related oxygen-bridged guaianes has been successfully accomplished, which features a Harmata organocatalytic [4+3] cycloaddition reaction.     

Thiourea-catalyzed asymmetric formal [3+2] cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with nitroolefins

A chiral thiourea catalyst possessing an amine function catalyzes an asymmetric [3+2] cycloaddition of azomethine ylides to nitroolefins to provide highly functionalized pyrrolidines with high diastereo- and enantioselectivities (up to 98:1:1 dr, 92% ee). The reaction proceeds in a stepwise manner consisting of Michael addition and subsequent intramolecular aza-Henry reaction. Both reactions are promoted by the thiourea catalyst, and the reaction rate of the latter step is efficiently enhanced by the addition of 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol.