Regioselective,Unconventional Pictet–Spengler Cyclization Strategy Toward the Synthesis of Benzimidazole‐Linked Imidazoquinoxalines on a Soluble Polymer Support

A novel strategy for an unconventional Pictet–Spengler reaction has been developed for the regioselective cyclization of the imidazole ring system at the C2 position. The developed strategy was utilized to develop a diversity‐oriented parallel synthesis for bis(heterocyclic) skeletal novel analogs of benzimidazole‐linked imidazoquinoxalines on a soluble polymer support under microwave conditions. Condensation of polymer‐immobilized o‐phenylenediamines with 4‐fluoro‐3‐nitrobenzoic acid followed by nucleophilic aromatic substitution with an imidazole motif affords bis(heterocyclic) skeletal precursors for the Pictet–Spengler reaction. The unconventional Pictet–Spengler cyclization with various aldehydes was achieved regioselectively at the C2 position of the imidazole ring to furnish rare imidazole‐fused quinoxaline skeletons. During the Pictet–Spengler cyclization, aldehydes bearing electron‐donating groups afford 4,5‐dihydro‐imidazoquinoxalines, which then auto‐aromatize into benzimidazole‐linked imidazo[1,2‐a]quinoxalines. However, interestingly, aldehydes bearing electron‐withdrawing groups directly provide aromatized imidazo[1,2‐a]quinoxalines, which unexpectedly afford novel benzimidazole‐linked 4‐methoxy‐4,5‐dihydro‐imidazo[1,2‐a]quinoxalines after polymer cleavage.     

A tandem approach to isoquinolines from 2-azido-3-arylacrylates and alpha-diazocarbonyl compounds

2-Azido-3-arylacrylates react with alpha-diazocarbonyl compounds and triphenylphosphine to furnish isoquinolines in 60-92% yields. The tandem process involves a Wolff rearrangement, an aza-Wittig reaction, and an electrocyclic ring closure. The procedure is efficient, rapid, and general, and the substrates are readily available.     

The Synthesis of Adamantane Ring Containing Benzimidazole,Benzoxazole, and Imidazo[4,5‐e]benzoxazole Derivatives from 3‐Aminophenol

Adamantane derivatives containing heterocycles such as benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and fused imidazo[4,5‐e]benzoxazoles were synthesized from 3‐aminophenol. The route started with amidation of adamantane‐1‐carboxylic acid chloride with 3‐aminophenol furnishing N‐(3‐hydroxyphenyl)adamantane‐1‐carboxamide. Subsequent nitration gave three regioisomers. After reduction of the nitro groups, the respective aniline derivatives were used in the formation of benzimidazole and benzoxazole rings. The cyclization of the 2‐substituted benzoxazole ring was performed using two methods: via condensation of N‐(2‐amino‐3‐hydroxyphenyl)adamantane‐1‐carboxamide with carbonitriles in the presence of a Lewis acid or via Cu(II)‐catalyzed oxidative coupling of aminophenol with aromatic aldehydes. The benzimidazole ring formed by acid‐catalyzed cyclization of N‐(2‐amino‐5‐hydroxyphenyl)adamantane‐1‐carboxamide was then converted to a tricyclic system after three synthetic steps.     

Microwave assisted straightforward synthetic method for benzimidazole linked quinoxalinones on soluble polymer support

The simple and efficient method was developed for the synthesis of benzimidazole linked quinoxalinones on soluble polymer support using microwave conditions. The acid catalyzed condensation of 4-fluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid with polymer immobilized o-phenylenediamine, ipso-fluoro nucleophilic substitution with various primary amines and cyclization with acetyl chloride are the key steps involved in implemented linear synthesis. In key cyclization step, the regioselective N-acylation at secondary amine with chloroacetyl chloride followed by spontaneous intramolecular ring closure through ortho-amine functionality generate the quinoxaline skeleton under microwave irradiation. The removal of polymer support and exposure of quinoxalines for auto-oxidation finally produce the benzimidazole linked quinoxalinone derivatives with high purity and yields.     

The Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of N‐Substituted 1H‐Benzimidazol‐2‐yl‐1H‐pyrazole‐3,5‐diamines

The synthesis of 1H‐benzimidazol‐2‐yl‐1H‐pyrazole‐3,5‐diamines has been developed. Synthesized bisheteroaryls contain two privileged medicinal scaffolds, aminopyrazole and benzimidazole, with two diversity positions at N1 of benzimidazole and C3 of pyrazole, respectively. The three‐step synthesis includes the Mitsunobu N‐alkylation of benzimidazole and subsequent one‐pot formation of aminopyrazole involving substitution of methylthio groups with amine and hydrazine followed with final ring closure. Inhibitory activity toward cyclin‐dependent kinase 2/cyclin E and cytotoxicity against two cancer cell lines were evaluated for all novel pyrazoles. Two compounds showed modest cyclin‐dependent kinase inhibition activity and cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines K562 and MCF7.     

Solid-phase synthesis of 7-acylamino-1,4-benzodiazepine-2,5-diones

A method for the synthesis of polymer-bound 7-acylamino-benzodiazepine-2,5-diones is described. The amino group of an alpha-amino acid is linked to polystyrene or TentaGel resin via reductive amination of polymer-bound 4-alkoxy-2,6-dimethoxybenzaldehyde. Acylation with unprotected 5-nitroanthranilic acid is followed by base-catalyzed ring closure. Reduction of the nitro group yields enantiomerically pure 7-aminobenzodiazepin-2,5-dione attached via the N-4 atom to the resin. Acylation of the amino group on the aromatic ring with acid chlorides in N-methylpyrrolidone (no DMF, no base!) followed by cleavage from the resin using TFA/Me(2)S/water (90:5:5) provides the acylated benzodiazepinones in 52-69% (PS resin) and 41-48% (TG resin) yield (based on the theoretical loading) and >70% purity (HPLC, 210 nm). Using Fmoc-protected tyrosine fluoride in NMP gives the amino acid-coupled benzodiazepinones in 24% (PS resin) and 31% (TG resin) yield.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Structure of Quinoline‐based Benzimidazole Derivatives

Quinoline‐based benzimidazole compounds have been successfully synthesized and characterized by various spectroscopic techniques like FT‐IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectral analysis, and the structures have been authenticated by single crystal X‐ray diffraction method. Here, we report an economical, mild, and efficient procedure that involves condensation of 8‐hydroxyquinoline‐2‐carbaldehyde with various diamines as substrates to give bis‐imines. A systematic study towards both aliphatic and aromatic bis‐imines has been conducted to investigate the ring‐closure reaction that generates the benzimidazole moiety in the heterocyclic compounds discussed in this study. Aliphatic bis‐imines does not undergo cyclization; however, the bis‐imines derived from o‐phenylenediamine and derivatives generates heterocyclic compounds with benzimidazole moiety. In contrast to synthetic procedures reported earlier for benzimidazoles, the reaction conditions herein reported are simpler. Path for reactions holds initial condensation with one equivalent of 8‐hydroxyquinoline‐2‐carbaldehyde to form mono‐imine followed by immediate intramolecular ring closure. The subsequent nupleophilic attack to another equivalent of 8‐hydroxyquinoline‐2‐carbaldehyde and migration of hydride generates the benzimidazole moiety and the active methylene group. The ─CH₂ group was confirmed from ¹H and ¹³C NMR, wherein the two hydrogens appeared at around 6.40–6.52 ppm and the carbon center appeared at 51.54–51.77 ppm. The single crystal X‐ray diffraction also confirmed the formation of benzimidazole moiety and the active methylene group in the heterocyclic compounds discussed in this study.     

Rotamerism, tautomerism, and excited-state intramolecular proton transfer in 2-(4'-N,N-diethylamino-2'-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazoles: novel benzimidazoles undergoing excited-state intramolecular coupled proton and charge transfer

The solvent and temperature dependence of the phototautomerization of 1-methyl-2-(2'-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazole (4) and the novel compounds 2-(4'-amino-2'-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazole (1), 2-(4'-N,N-diethylamino-2'-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazole (2), and 1-methyl-2-(4'-N,N-diethylamino-2'-hydroxyphenyl)benzimidazole (3), together with the ground-state rotamerism and tautomerism of these new compounds, have been studied by UV-vis absorption spectroscopy and steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. A solvent-modulated rotameric and tautomeric equilibrium is observed in the ground state for 1, 2, and 3. In cyclohexane, these compounds mainly exist as a planar syn normal form, with the hydroxyl group hydrogen-bonded to the benzimidazole N3. In ethanol, the syn form is in equilibrium with its planar anti rotamer (for 1 and 2), with the phenyl ring rotated 180 degrees about the C2-C1' bond and with a nonplanar rotamer for compound 3. In aqueous solution, a tautomeric equilibrium is established between the anti normal form (or the nonplanar rotamer for 3) and the tautomer (with the hydroxyl proton transferred to the benzimidazole N3). The syn normal form of these compounds undergoes in all the solvents an excited-state intramolecular proton-transfer process from the hydroxyl group to the benzimidazole N3 to yield the excited tautomer. The tautomer fluorescence quantum yield of 2, 3, and 4 shows a temperature-, polarity-, and viscosity-dependent radiationless deactivation, connected with a large-amplitude conformational motion. We conclude that this excited-state conformational change experienced by the tautomer is associated with an intramolecular charge transfer from the deprotonated dialkylaminophenol or phenol (donor) to the protonated benzimidazole (acceptor), affording a nonfluorescent charge-transfer tautomer. Therefore, these compounds undergo an excited-state intramolecular coupled proton- and charge-transfer process.     

A novel and practical synthesis of substituted 2-ethoxy benzimidazole: candesartan cilexetil

A novel and practical synthetic route for the preparation of candesartan cilexetil from methyl 2-amino-3-nitrobenzoate is described. The key steps are the reaction of methyl 2-bromo-3-(diethoxymethyleneamino)benzoate with (2′-(1-trityl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl) biphenyl-4-yl) methanamine and the final formation of 2-ethoxy benzimidazole ring via intramolecular N-arylation. The final ring closure process could be utilized to prepare other 2-substituted benzimidazoles. The method is simple for operation and suitable for industrial production.     

Synthesis of 2-(2-Thienyl)benzimidazoles by the Reaction of 2-(Mercaptomethyl)benzimidazole With β-Electrophilic Esters

New 2-(2-di- and tetrahydrothienyl)benzimidazole compounds were prepared by the ring closure reactions of 2-(mercaptomethyl)benzimidazole^1,2 (1) and α,β-unsaturated compounds activated with electron-withdrawing groups.     

Stereoselective formation of tri- and tetracycles by samarium diiodide-induced cyclizations of naphthyl-substituted ketones

[reaction: see text] Samarium diiodide promotes smooth reductive cyclizations of gamma-naphthyl-substituted ketones to afford tri- and tetracyclic compounds in high yields and with excellent stereoselectivities. Cyclic ketones furnish steroid-like compounds with "unnatural" cis/cis annulation of rings B/C/D. The remaining styrene-type double bond of ring B allows further stereoselective reactions. Cases with matched and mismatched relative configuration could be identified leading to dramatic differences in the ring closure ability.     

Ionic liquid supported multistep divergent synthesis of benzimidazole linked pyrrolo-/pyrido-/isoindolo-benzimidazolones

Diversity oriented parallel synthesis for bis-heterocyclic skeletal novel benzimidazole linked pyrrolo-/pyrido-benzimidazolones and benzimidazole linked isoindolo-benzimidazolones has been developed on ionic liquid support under microwave irradiation by utilizing the cascade cyclization. The key tandem transformation comprises (i) amino-alkylation of immobilized o-phenylenediamine with ketoacids, (ii) intramolecular cyclization through secondary amine on electrophilic imine carbon toward pentacyclic aza-ring and (iii) second amido-cyclization to deliver cycloamide ring. The synergy arises by combined use of microwave heating with ionic liquid support which is very effectively used to speed up multistep synthesis of biological interesting heterocycles.     

An efficient solution phase synthesis of triazadibenzoazulenones: ‘designer isonitrile free’ methodology enabled by microwaves

A novel two-step solution phase protocol for the synthesis of arrays of triazadibenzoazulenones is reported. The methodology employs the Ugi reaction to assemble desired diversity and acid treatment enables two tandem ring closing transformations. The order of ring closure is shown to be key for optimal conversion to the desired tetra-cyclic product and initially proceeds through a benzimidazole intermediate, followed by second ring closure to give the desired fused benzodiazepine. The two-step protocol is further facilitated by microwave irradiation. Prudent selection of the isonitrile reagent enables the correct order of ring forming events. As such the methodology represents the first example of a post-condensation Ugi modification that employs two internal amino nucleophiles.     

One step synthesis of pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole derivatives of aryloxypyrazole and their antimicrobial evaluation

A new series of pyrido[1,2-α]benzimidazole derivatives bearing the aryloxypyrazole nucleus have been synthesized by base-catalyzed cyclocondensation reaction through multi-component reaction（MCR） approach.All the synthesized compounds were investigated against a representative panel of pathogenic strains using broth microdilution minimum inhibitory concentration（MIC） method for their in vitro antimicrobial activity.Reviewing the data,majority of the compounds were found to be active against employed pathogens.SAR study explores that antimicrobial activity is strongly depends on the nature of the substituents at the ether linked aryl ring attached to the pyrazole unit,together with the substituent present on the C₅ of the benzimidazole unit.     

A Facile Synthesis of Novel Benzofuranyl Benzimidazole Derivatives

In this article, we report a facile route for the synthesis of novel benzofuranyl benzimidazole derivatives. The methodology involves the Sonagashira reaction of 2‐(3‐iodo‐4‐methoxyphenyl)‐1H‐benzimidazole ( 3 ) with variety of terminal alkynes to have novel benzimidazole alkynyl derivatives followed by iodo‐cyclisation to give novel iodo benzofuranyl benzimidazole derivatives. The resulting iodo benzofuranyl benzimidazoles were functionalized further via palladium mediated carbon–carbon bond formation for molecular diversity generating novel heterocyclic compounds.     

One‐step ring‐closure procedure for 4,5‐dihydro‐1,3‐thiazino[5,4‐b]indole derivatives with Lawesson's reagent. The fifth dihydro‐1,3‐thiazino[b]indole isomer

We report a convenient approach for the synthesis of a new ring system: 4,5‐dihydro‐1,3‐thiazino[5,4‐b]indoles. The procedure involves the use of Lawesson's reagent in the presence of silica to achieve the one‐step ring‐closure reactions of 2‐benzoylamino‐3‐hydroxymethylindole intermediates to furnish 4,5‐dihydro‐2‐aryl‐1,3‐thiazino[5,4‐b]indoles. 2‐Phenylimino‐1,3‐thiazino[5,4‐b]indoles were obtained via the corresponding 3‐phenylthiourea‐2‐carboxylic acid ester derivatives by chemoselective reduction of the ester group, followed by ring closure under acidic conditions. The structures of the novel products were elucidated by IR, ¹H‐NMR, and ¹³C‐NMR spectroscopy, including 2D‐HMQC, 2D‐HMBC, and DEPT measurements. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2011).     

Chemical behavior of 4,9-dimethoxy-5-oxo-5H-furo[3,2-g]chromene-6-carboxaldehyde towards carbon nucleophilic reagents

The chemical behavior of 6-formylkhellin ( 1 ) was investigated toward a variety of carbon nucleophiles. Treatment of aldehyde 1 with cyanoacetamide, N-benzylcyanoacetamide produced pyridine-3-carboxamides 3 and 4 . Treatment of carboxaldehyde 1 with malononitrile dimer and 1H-benzimidazol-2-ylacetonitrile gave 1,6-naphthyridine 5 and pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole 6 , respectively. Some novel pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine 7 , pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines 8 and 9 were synthesized from the ring opening ring closure reactions of carboxaldehyde 1 with certain heterocyclic enamines. In addition, reaction of carboxaldehyde 1 with certain cyclic enols produced a variety of products. Treatment of carboxaldehyde 1 with 1,3-cyclohexanediones gave xanthene-1,8-diones 19 and 20 . Reaction of carboxaldehyde 1 with 5-methyl-2,4-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one proceeds in 1:2 M ratio producing pyrazolo [4′,3′:5,6]pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole derivative 22 . Carboxaldehyde 1 reacted with certain heterocyclic compounds containing active methylene groups to give the corresponding condensation products 22 - 27 . The synthesized compounds were screened in vitro for their antimicrobial activity and showed high to moderate activities against the tested microorganisms.     

Heterocyclic photorearrangements. Photochemical behaviour of some 3,5-disubstituted 1,2,4-oxadiazoles in methanol at 254 nm

Photochemical behaviour of some 3,5-disubstituted 1,2,4-oxadiazoles in methanol at 254 nm has been investigated. Ring photoisomerization to the 1,3,4-oxadiazole heterocycle or formation of open chain compounds involving the nucleophilic solvent was shown to depend on the nature and the position of the substituent. Photoinduced ring closure into the benzimidazole system, involving a 3-N-phenylamino side chain sequence and a photolytic intermediate of the oxadiazole heterocycle, is also reported.     

Aromatic amination/imination approach to chiral benzimidazoles

The powerful Buchwald-Hartwig amination was utilized for the construction of the benzimidazole nucleus with the substituted nitrogen atom bearing a chiral substituent. A successive amination/imination was followed by an acid-catalyzed ring closure step to give the benzimidazole ring. The products were deprotonated and acylated at the C2 position and could be alkylated on nitrogen to give chiral benzimidazolium salts.     

Synthesis of substituted benzoxazoles by the iron(Ⅲ)-catalyzed aerobic oxidation process

The FeCl3-catalyzed aerobic oxidation process for the synthesis of benzoxazoles,benzothiazole and benzimidazole has been discovered.This method has proved to be effective to a wide range of substrates,and it has been applied for the synthesis of JTP-426467.