Investigation of regioselectivity on the reaction of 5-bromo-2,4-dichloro-6-methylpyrimidine with ammonia

Regioselective displacement reaction of ammonia with 5-bromo-2,4-dichloro-6-methylpyrimidine was studied by X-ray crystallography analysis and showed the formation of 5-bromo-2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-amine as a main product. Reaction of the latter compound with secondary amines in boiling ethanol afforded 4-amino-5-bromo-2-substituted aminopyrimidines. The synthesized compound in this paper crystallized in the monoclinic crystal system space group P2₁/n. In the title cocrystal, 5-bromo-2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-amine·3H₂O, the asymmetric unit contains one crystallographically independent 5-bromo-2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-amine and three crystallization of water molecules. The typical intramolecular O−H⋯N as well as O−H⋯O hydrogen bond is observed in the crystalline network of the title compound. It is interesting to point out that the crystal structure is further stabilized by O−H⋯O hydrogen bonds created by (H₂O)_∞ clusters.     

Efficient synthesis of 3,3′,5,5′-tetra(p-X-phenylethynyl)biphenyl (X: NMe2; OMe) by homocoupling of 1-bromo-3,5-di(p-X-phenylethynyl)benzene or by heterocoupling of 3,3′,5,5′-tetraethynylbiphenyl with p-X-phenylbromobenzene with nickel or palladium complexes, respectively

The conjugated 3,3′,5,5′-tetra(p-X-phenylethynyl)biphenyl derivatives were efficiently obtained by homocoupling of 1-bromo-3,5-di(p-X-phenylethynyl)benzene mediated by zero-valent nickel complexes.The 1-bromo-3,5-di(p-X-phenylethynyl)benzene was previously prepared by heterocoupling between 1-bromo-3,5-di(ethynyl)benzene and p-X-iodobenzene (X: NMe₂; OMe) catalysed by the palladium/copper system in good yield. The necessary 1-bromo-3,5-di(ethynyl)benzene was obtained by heterocoupling between 1,3,5-tribromobenzene and 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol catalysed by palladium and successive treatment with sodium hydroxide in dry toluene, in good yield.The same 3,3′,5,5′-tetra(p-X-phenylethynyl)biphenyl (X: NMe₂; OMe) derivatives were alternatively synthesised in highest yield by heterocoupling between 3,3′,5,5′-tetra(ethynyl)biphenyl and p-X-bromobenzene (X: NMe₂; OMe) catalysed by palladium in excellent yields. Previously, 3,3′,5,5′-tetra(ethynyl)biphenyl was obtained in practically quantitative yield by homocoupling of 1-bromo-3,5-di[4-(2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol)] benzene mediated by the zero-valent nickel complex to the 3,3′,5,5′-tetra{di[4-(2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol)]}biphenyl followed the treatment with sodium hydroxide.     

Reaction of CBrF2-CBrF2 with hydrazones of aromatic aldehydes: Novel efficient synthesis of fluorocontaining alkanes, alkenes and alkynes

An olefination of hydrazones of aromatic aldehydes by CBrF₂-CBrF₂ under copper catalysis was investigated. In situ prepared aldehydes hydrazones were converted to (3-bromo-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl)arenes by reaction with CBrF₂-CBrF₂ in the presence of CuCl. Subsequent elimination of HF by sodium hydroxide resulted in stereospecific formation of fluorocontaining alkenes. Elimination proceeds stereoselectively, only Z-isomers of alkenes are formed. Elimination of two molecules of HF from (3-bromo-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl)arenes by treatment with potassium tert-butoxide leads to formation of (bromodifluoromethyl)alkynes. As a result a simple and efficient transformation of aromatic aldehydes to range of various fluorinated alkanes, alkenes and alkynes was elaborated.     

Vibrational analysis of tertiary alkyl bromides

Infrared spectra have been obtained for 2-bromo-2-methylpentane and 3-bromo-3-methylpentane. Both compounds exist in T_HHH and T_CHH conformations. Normal coordinate calculations were made for these two compounds and for 2-bromo-2-methylbutane, using the 44-parameter modified valence force field that was used for tertiary chlorides. Fifteen force constants were adjusted to fit 169 frequencies below 1500 cm^?1 of six molecules (two each for the three named compounds) with an average error of 5.6 cm^?1. Vibrational assignments are presented.     

Diastereoselective heterocyclization of geminal bromo-fluoro arylcyclopropanes by nitrosonium tetrafluoroborate: Access to 4-fluorinated isoxazolines and isoxazoles

A series of 5-aryl-4-bromo-4-fluoroisoxazolines was synthesized via nitrosation of 2-aryl-1-bromo-1-fluorocyclopropanes with NOBF₄. It was shown that the E-isomers of the cyclopropanes react highly regio- and diastereoselectively leading exclusively to the E-isomers of the isoxazolines. The obtained 5-aryl-4-bromo-4-fluoroisoxazolines were transformed selectively into the corresponding 5-aryl-4-fluoro- or 5-aryl-4-bromoisoxazoles in good yields in the reaction with Lewis acids.     

Nature of solvation effects and mechanism of heterolysis of <Emphasis Type="Italic">tert</Emphasis>-alkyl halides

Specificities of heterolysis of tert-alkyl halides in protic and aprotic solvents were analyzed. Values of log k ₂₅ for heterolysis of tert-butyl chloride, tert-butyl bromide, tert-butyl iodiede, 1-chloro-1-methylcyclopentane, 1-chloro-1-methylcyclohexane, 1-bromo-1-methylcyclopentane, 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane, 2-chloro-2-phenylpropane, 1-iodoadamantane, and 2-bromo-2-methyladamantane in 19 to 44 solvents, determined mostly by the verdazyl technique were collected. Correlation analysis of solvation effects was performed in terms of multiparameter equations based on the linear free energy relationship principle, as well as in the logk-E _T coordinates. The nature of solvation effects and mechanism of heterolysis of a covalent C-Hlg bond were discussed.     

Molecular structure and conformational preferences of 1-bromo-1-silacyclohexane, CH2(CH2CH2)2SiH-Br, as studies by gas-phase electron diffraction and quantum chemistry

The molecular structure of axial and equatorial conformer of the 1-bromo-1-silacyclohexane molecule, CH₂(CH₂CH₂)₂SiH-Br, as well as thermodynamic equilibrium between these species are investigated by means of gas-phase electron diffraction and quantum chemistry on the MP2(full)/SDB-AUG-cc-PVTZ level of theory. It is revealed that according to electron diffraction data, the compound exists in the gasphase as a mixture of conformers possessing the chair conformation of the six-membered ring and C _s symmetry and differing in the axial and equatorial position of the Si-Br bond (ax. = 80(5) mol %, eq. = 20(7) mol %) at 352 K, that corresponds to the value of A = (G _ax ^?? ? G _eq ^?? ) = ?0.82(32) kcal/mol. It is found that observed data agree well with theoretical ones. Using Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) analysis it is revealed that axial conformer of 1-bromo-1-silacyclohexane molecule is an example of the stabilization of the form that is unfavorable from the point of view of steric effects and effects of conjugations. It is concluded that stabilization is achieved due to electrostatic interactions.     

Addition of chlorine,bromine and bromine chloride to some α,β-unsaturated methyl esters

The additions of chlorine, bromine and bromine chloride to trans methyl 2-butenoate 1, trans methyl 2-methyl-2-butenoate 2 and methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate 3 under ionic conditions were studied. Bromine chloride addition always gave as a major regioisomer the 2-bromo-3--chloro compound,almost quantitatively in the case of 3. The mechanism of bromonium ion ring-opening (S_N1 or S_N2) is discussed with respect to the double bond substitution and regioisomer proportions. The dihalo products were identified by MS, ¹H and ¹³C NMR.     

Synthesis of 2-(hetero)arylthieno[2,3-b] or [3,2-b]pyridines from 2,3-dihalopyridines, (hetero)arylalkynes,and Na2S. Further functionalizations

A simple and efficient three-step methodology is described for the first time for the synthesis of 2-(hetero)arylthieno[2,3-b] or [3,2-b]pyridines. The first step is a Sonogashira coupling from 3-bromo-2-chloropyridine or 2-bromo-3-chloropyridine with several (hetero)arylalkynes to obtain the corresponding 2- or 3-chloro(hetero)arylethynylpyridines. These were cyclized by treatment with Na₂S affording the expected 2-(hetero)arylthienopyridines. As an improvement, these reactions were also performed in one-pot, without the isolation of the Sonogashira product, giving the thienopyridines in similar or better yields, reducing significantly the reaction time after the addition of Na₂S. Further functionalizations were achieved in the thienopyridine system either by bromination in the thiophene ring or chlorination in the pyridine ring via a N-oxide intermediate, allowing metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and/or nucleophilic substitutions. The functionalization of some substituents is also possible and as an example a 1,3-diarylurea was obtained from the reaction of an aniline derivative with an arylisocyanate.     

Efficient and fast Heck vinylation of 2-bromo-6-methyl pyridines with methylacrylate. Application to the synthesis of 6-methyl cyclopenta[b]pyridinone

Heck vinylation of 2-bromo-6-methyl-3-substituted pyridines using η³-allylpalladium chloride dimer/P(o-Tol)₃ complex/toluene and dimethylacetamide (DMA) as co-solvent with methyl acrylate is reported. Electronic and steric effects were investigated engaging diversely 2-bromo-3,6-disubstituted pyridines. As application, a new synthesis of the 6-methyl cyclopenta[b]pyridinone building-block connecting Heck vinylation, alkene reduction and Dieckmann condensation is described.     

Regiospecific synthesis of symmetrical (1E,3E) 2,3-difluoro-1,4-diphenyl-buta-1,3-dienes via palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling of (Z) 2-bromo-2-fluoroethenylbenzenes in presence of bis(pinacolato)diboron

The cross-coupling reaction of (Z) 1-bromo-1-fluoroalkenes catalyzed by PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂-2PPh₃ (3%) and CsF in Tetrahydrofuran (THF) in presence of bis(pinacolato)diboron led to (1E,3E) 2,3-difluoro-1,4-disubstituted-buta-1,3-dienes in high yields.     

Polynuclear heterocyclic systems based on naphthalene-1,5-diol: I. Reaction of naphthalene-1,5-diol and its derivatives with β-dicarbonyl and α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds

Reactions of naphthalene-1,5-diol and its derivatives (5-methoxynaphthalen-1-ol, 2-bromo-5-methoxynaphthalen-1-ol, and 2,6-di-tert-butylnaphthalene-1,5-diol) with ethyl acetoacetate, acetylacetone, and p-methoxycinnamic acid under acidic conditions (HCl, HClO₄, CF₃CO₂H) gave substituted benzo[h]-chromenes, naphtho[1,2-b]pyrylium salts, and 3,4-dihydrobenzo[h]chromenes, respectively. Possible mechanisms were proposed for the observed acid-catalyzed heterocyclizations.     

Synthesis of novel 3-bromo-1,2-dihydroquinolines via palladium mediated intramolecular cyclization of N-tosyl-N-propargyl anilines

Facile synthesis of novel 3-bromo-1,2-dihydroquinolines by the intramolecular cyclization of N-tosyl-N-propargyl anilines catalyzed by Pd(OAc)₂ in conjunction with CuBr₂ and LiBr.     

Synthesis, structures, and antimicrobial activity of nickel(II) and zinc(II) complexes with Schiff bases derived from 3-bromosalicylaldehyde

The Schiff bases 2-bromo-6-[(3-cyclohexylaminopropylimino)methyl]phenol (HCMP) and 2-bromo-6-[(3-dimethylaminopropylimino)methyl]phenol (HDMP) derived from 3-bromosalicylaldehyde with N-cyclohexylpropane-1,3-diamine and N,N-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine, respectively, and their nickel(II) and zinc(II) complexes [Ni(CMP)₂] (I) and [ZnCl₂(HDMP)] (II) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, and single crystal X-ray crystallographic determination. The crystal of I is monoclinic: space group P2₁/c, a = 12.0304(6), b = 13.1594(6), c = 10.2445(5) Å, β = 101.019(1)°, V = 1591.9(1) ų, Z = 2. The crystal of II is monoclinic: space group C2/c, a = 22.286(5), b = 12.210(3), c = 14.513(3) Å, β = 124.118(3)°, V = 3269.5(13) ų, Z = 8. The Schiff base HCMP coordinates to the Ni atom through the phenolate O, imine N, and amine N atoms, while the Schiff base HDMP coordinates to the Zn atom through the phenolate O and imine N atoms. The effect of these complexes on the antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans were studied.     

Synthesis of 1H-indol-2-yl-(4-aryl)-quinolin-2(1H)-ones via Pd-catalyzed regioselective cross-coupling reaction and cyclization

An efficient and novel route for the synthesis of 1H-indol-2-yl-(4-aryl)-quinolin-2(1H)-one 1 via palladium-catalyzed site-selective cross-coupling reaction and cyclization process was described. Reaction of 3-bromo-4-trifloxy-quinolin-2(1H)-one 3 with arylboronic acid catalyzed by PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ afforded 3-bromo-4-aryl-quinolin-2(1H)-one 4, which then reacted with 2-ethynylaniline 5 via Pd-catalyzed Sonogashira coupling and CuI-mediated cyclization leading to the desired 1H-indol-2-yl-(4-aryl)-quinolin-2(1H)-one 1 in good yields.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the thermal decomposition of 1-bromo-4-nitroxymethylcubane

The thermal decomposition kinetics of 1-bromo-4-nitroxymethylcubane in the liquid phase is typical of C-ONO₂ bond heterolysis, which occurs if the nitro ester has a strong donor substituent. A comparison between 1-bromo-4-nitroxymethylcubane and tert-butyl nitrate shows that bromocubyl is close to the tert-butyl group in induction properties and cubyl itself is a stronger donor than this group.     

A hydrogen pump: Transfer of four hydrogens from a cyclohexane ring to a triple bond during a menthofuran/bromoacetylene adduct rearrangement

The cycloadducts of menthofuran with acylbromoacetylenes, (3-bromo-1,6-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2H-2,4a-epoxynaphthalen-4-yl)(aryl)methanones, rearrange (CHCl₃, reflux, 1 h) to 2-(2-acylethyl)benzofurans (along with the expected 2-bromo-3-hydroxy-4,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1-yl)(aryl)methanones) via 2-acylethynylmenthofurans, thus indicating the exceptionally mild and rapid transfer of four hydrogens from a cyclohexane ring to a triple bond through the furan moiety in the key intermediate 2-acylethynylmenthofuran.     

Chromium-mediated fluoroalkenylation reactions of 1,1-dibromo-1-fluoroalkane and 1-bromo-1-fluoroalkene derivatives

CrCl₂- and NiCl₂-mediated coupling reactions of E/Z mixture of 1-bromo-1-fluoroalkenes with aldehydes proceeded in a high stereoselectivity to give the corresponding (Z)-2-fluoroallylic alcohol derivatives. On the other hand, in the reaction of 1,1-dibromo-1-fluoroalkane with CrCl₂, (Z)-fluoroalkene derivative was formed via α-elimination reaction of the chromium carbenoid intermediate accompanying the concomitant 1,2-shift of β-hydrogen.     

On the mechanism of the Fe(CO)5-catalyzed Kbarasch reaction

Addition of BrCCl₃ to methylN-acryloyl-(S)-prolinate (1) catalyzed by Fe(CO)₅ or Fe(CO)₅-PPh₃ at 75–80 °C in benzene solution affords in good total yield methylN-((S)-2-bromo-3,3,3-trichlorobutyryl)-(S)-prolinate (2) and methylN-((R)-2-bromo-3,3,3-trichlorobutyryl)-(S)-prolinate (3) in an ～1.5 : 1 ratio, which does not depend on the catalytic system employed or its concentration. Catalysis by the Fe(CO)₅-PPh₃ system substantially increases the adducts yield.     

Electronic spectra and structure of 2-bromopicolines, their N-oxides, and 2-bromo-4-nitropicoline N-oxides

The UV spectra of 2-bromopicolines, their N-oxides, and 2-bromo-4-nitropicoline N-oxides are presented and the influence of substituents onλ _max andε _max of spectral bands are discussed. The electronic spectra were calculated using the modified INDO method. Transition energies, intensities, and assignments were compared with UV spectra. The degree of intramolecular CT in 2-bromopicoline N-oxides is greater than those in 2-bromopicolines and smaller than those in 2-bromo-4-nitropicoline N-oxides. The differences of the HOMO-LUMO energies indicate that the susceptibilities in the photochemical reaction lie in the order: 2-bromo-4-nitropicoline N-oxides>2-bromopicoline N-oxides>2-bromopicolines. Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Economics, PL-53 342 Wroclaw, Poland. Published in Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 197–207, February, 1998.