Synthesis of 9-phenol-substituted xanthenes by cascade O-insertion/1,6-conjugate addition of benzyne with ortho-hydroxyphenyl substituted para-quinone methides

Benzynes undergo O-insertion/1,6-conjugate addition reaction with ortho-hydroxyphenyl substituted para-quinone methides efficiently, producing 9-phenol substituted xanthenes in moderate to high yields.     

Rhodium-Catalyzed Regio- and Diastereoselective [3+2] Cycloaddition of gem-Difluorinated Cyclopropanes with Internal Olefins

Direct synthesis of gem-difluorinated carbocyclic molecules represents a longstanding challenge in organic chemistry. Herein, a Rh-catalyzed [3+2] cycloaddition reaction between readily available gem-difluorinated cyclopropanes (gem-DFCPs) and internal olefins has been developed, enabling the efficient synthesis of gem-difluorinated cyclopentanes with good functional group compatibility, excellent regioselectivity and good diastereoselectivity. The resulting gem-difluorinated products can undergo downstream transformations to access various mono-fluorinated cyclopentenes and cyclopentanes. This reaction demonstrates the use of gem-DFCPs as a type of “CF₂” C3 synthon for cycloaddition under transition metal catalysis, which provides potential strategy for synthesizing other gem-difluorinated carbocyclic molecules.     

Cycloaddition reactions of cross-conjugated enaminones

A detailed study on the cycloaddition reactions of cross-conjugated enaminones 1 and 9 with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD) and ketenes is described. The reactions provide a variety of pyran (4, 11), pyran-2-one 14 and pyrrol-3-ylidene 8 derivatives having great pharmacological and medicinal significance. Moreover, the preferred formation of product 8 over 7 has been explained on the basis of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations performed on the intermediate 5 in the gas phase. The synthetic potential of enaminones 9 has further been explored by treating them with Lawesson's reagent (LR) and trapping the in situ generated enaminothiones 16 with some acrylates 17 leading to the formation of thiopyran derivatives 19. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in which cross-conjugated enaminothiones 16 have been utilized in cycloaddition reactions.     

Divergent Photosensitizer Controlled Reactions of 4-Hydroxycoumarins and Unactivated Olefins: Hydroarylation and Subsequent [2+2] Cycloaddition

Herein, we report a photoinduced approach for hydroarylation of unactivated olefins using 4-hydroxycoumarins as the arylating reagent. Key to the success of this reaction is the conversion of nucleophilic 4-hydroxycoumarins into electrophilic carbon radicals via photocatalytic arene oxidation, which not only circumvents the polarity-mismatch issue encountered under ionic conditions but also accommodates a broad substrate scope and inhibits side reactions that were previously observed. Moreover, divergent reactivity was achieved by changing the photocatalyst, enabling a subsequent [2+2] cycloaddition to deliver cyclobutane-fused pentacyclic products that are otherwise challenging to access in high yields and with high diastereoselectivity. Mechanistic studies have elucidated the mechanism of the reactions and the origin of the divergent reactivity.     

Novel reactions with hetaryldieneamines as activated olefins

In the presence of appropriate reagents, hetaryldieneamines were found to react with only one of their two double bonds. Reaction with aryldiazonium salts resulted in hydrazone2 while azodicarboxylic ester afforded substitution product3. In reactions with benzofuroxan and arylazides, hetaryldieneamines reacted as enamines to yield quinoxaline (4) andv-triazole derivatives (5), respectively.

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Neue Reaktionen mit Hetaryldienaminen als aktivierte Olefine

Zusammenfassung Mit entsprechenden Reagenzien traten Hetaryldienamine nur mit einer der zwei Doppelbindungen in Reaktion. Die Umsetzung mit Aryldiazoniumsalzen führte zum Hydrazon2, währen Azodicarbonsäureester das Substitutionsprodukt3 ergab. In Reaktionen mit Benzofuroxan und mit Arylaziden reagierten die Dienamine1 als Enamine und es entstanden Chinoxalin-(4) bzw. Triazolderivate (5).

     

Cycloaddition reactions of 3-fluorobutenone

3-Fluorobutenone (8) reacted as a dienophile with several dienes 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 to give cycloaddition products in moderate yields. The regio- and stereoselectivity of the reactions are given. Compound 8 is slightly less reactive than methyl vinyl ketone.     

Cycloaddition reactions of N-heterocyclic stable silylenes with ethylene and formaldehyde

The cycloaddition reactions of N-heterocyclic silylenes 1-4 with ethylene (C₂H₄) and formaldehyde (CH₂O) molecules were performed at the MP2/6-31G** level of theory, respectively. Full optimizations and frequency analyses were done for the stationary points on the potential energy surface. The intrinsic reaction coordinate (IRC) was also calculated for all the transition states at the same level of theory. The possible cycloaddition mechanisms were investigated and results from various reactions were compared in detail. The theoretical results indicated that the cycloaddition reactions of N-heterocyclic silylenes with C₂H₄ and CH₂O proceeded through a concerted mechanism to form a three-membered ring containing C1, C2 (O), and Si atoms in the products, which was similar to those of simple silylene H₂Si. Silylenes 1-4 exhibit some electrophilicity toward C₂H₄ whereas nucleophilicity toward CH₂O leading to the reaction process. Based on the reaction energy barrier and the exothermic energy, the reaction activities of saturated silylene (2) were stronger than those of unsaturated silylenes (1, 3, and 4).     

Cycloaddition reactions of 1,3-diazabuta-1,3-dienes with alkynyl ketenes

The cycloaddition reactions of ‘all-carbon’ 1,3-diazabuta-1,3-dienes with a few conjugated and unconjugated alkynyl ketenes are described. The reactions provide some interesting azetidinones and dihydropyrimidinones bearing an alkynyl moiety. The regiochemistry of cycloadduct is related with the degree of conjugation of the alkynyl ketene. Moreover, two alternative approaches to ‘all-carbon’ 1,3-diazabuta-1,3-dienes are reported.     

Cycloaddition reactions of azomethine ylides with a 9-fluorenone-malononitrile Knöevenagel adduct

Numerous derivatives of spiropyrrolidines and spiropyrrolizines containing cyano groups were successfully synthesized via condensation of sarcosine and proline Schiff bases of several aromatic aldehydes with the Knöevenagel adduct of 9-fluorenone-malononitrile prepared through a modified procedure. Assignment of the molecular structure was carried out by single crystal X-ray diffraction, as well as by HMBC and ROSEY spectroscopy.     

Some new aspects of benzyne and radical mediated cyclisations

KNH₂/NH₃ cyclisations of some alkoxy substituted arylhalides proceed in poor yields. This shortcoming may be overcome by the use of LDA/THF to effect the ring closure which may occur through benzyne or radical intermediates. Besides ortho halogenated dihydroanils and amides, the cyclisation of the benzylamine Schiff bases also provides a convenient route to isoquinoline alkaloids.     

Alder-ene reaction of aryne with olefins

A novel intermolecular Alder-ene reaction based on aryne and olefins was developed. We performed this transformation under mild conditions such as at room temperature, and this reaction displayed high selectivity and good yields only in the presence of CsF. Hence, the intermolecular Alder-ene reaction of aryne with olefins provides an effective route to synthesize derivatives of olefins.     

Cycloaddition reactions of 4-sulfur-substituted dihydro-2-pyridones and 2-pyridones with conjugated dienes

Cycloaddition reactions of sulfoxide- and sulfone-substituted dihydro-2-pyridones and 2-pyridones with electron-rich dienes gave new bicyclic and tricyclic products in good to fair yields. The reactivity, regioselectivity, and stereoselectivity of these reactions were compared with semi-empirical theoretical calculations. Evidence is provided for rather unusual two parallel reaction pathways for the cross-Diels-Alder reaction of a sulfone-substituted 2-pyridone with cyclopentadiene.     

Cycloaddition reactions of 1,5-, 1,6- and 4,6-benzo[h]naphthyridinium N-dichloromethylides with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate

Summary Cycloaddition reactions of 1,5-, 1,6-, and 4,6-benzo[h]naphthyridinium N-dichloromethylides with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate are reported. Ylides were formedin situ from corresponding benzo[h]naphthyridines and dichlorocarbene.

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Cycloadditionsreaktionen von 1,5-, 1,6- und 4,6-Benzo[h]naphthyridinium-N-dichloromethyliden mit Acetylendicarbonsäuredimethylester

Zusammenfassung Es wurden Cycloadditionsreaktionen von 1,5-, 1,6- und 4,6-Benzo[h]naphthyridinium-N-dichloromethyliden mit Acetylendicarbonsäuredimethylester untersucht. Die Ylide werdenin situ aus den entsprechenden Benzo[h]naphthyridinen und Dichlorcarben erhalten.

     

Intramolecular Ynamide–Benzyne (3+2) Cycloadditions

We report herein intramolecular (3+2) cycloaddition reactions between ynamides as three-atom components and benzyne. In these intramolecular reactions, the two-bond formation is realized by exploiting benzyne precursors that contain a chlorosilyl group as a linking functionality. This method thus highlights the ambivalent character of the intermediate indolium ylide, which exhibits both nucleophilic and electrophilic properties at its C2 atom.     

Efficient generation and trapping of acylbenzynes from hypervalent iodine compounds

[5-Acyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl]iodonium triflates were prepared for the generation of benzynes bearing ketone function. Treatment of the iodonium triflates with Bu₄NF in CH₂Cl₂ in the presence of furan at room temperature gave 6-acyl-1,4-epoxy-1,4-dihydronaphthalenes in high yields. The mild conditions and the tolerance of the ketone function on benzyne generation are attributable to the advantage of hypervalent iodine compounds.     

Solid-phase synthesis of quinoxaline, thiazine, and oxazine analogs through a benzyne intermediate

A solid-phase synthetic route to quinoxaline, thiazine, and oxazine analogs is described. N-Alloc-3-amino-3-(2,4-difluoro-5-nitrophenyl)propanoic acid was tethered to Rink resin via its carboxylic acid group. The 4-arylfluorine was displaced with a primary amine, alcohol, or thiol to create, respectively, a resin bound aniline, phenol, or thiophenol derivative with one diversity element and one single atom (e.g., N, S, or O) diversity point. A fused heterocyclic system was subsequently created via a benzyne heterocyclization initiated by dehydrofluorination with strong base. Acid treatment released the desired products in high yield and moderate purity.     

[4+2] Cycloaddition reactions of 4-sulfur-substituted 2-pyridones with electron-deficient dienophiles

[4+2] Cycloaddition reactions of 4-(phenylthio)-1-tosyl-2-pyridone (6a) and 4-(phenylsulfonyl)-1-tosyl-2-pyridone (6b) with electron-deficient dienophiles 7 (N-methylmaleimide, N-phenylmaleimide, and methyl acrylate) gave new isoquinuclidine products 8-10. The N-tosyl group of 6a and 6b was also efficiently converted to N-alkyl derivatives 6c-f, which showed different stereoselectivity toward reactions with dienophiles 7. Several other dienophiles 15 (dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, methyl vinyl ketone, ethyl vinyl ether, and methyl methacrylate) were found not to react with 6a or 6b, but led to the formation of tosyl migration products 4-(phenylthio)-O-tosyl-pyridinol (16a) and 4-(phenylsulfonyl)-O-tosyl-2-pyridinol (16b), respectively. The reactivity, regioselectivity, and stereoselectivity of the cycloaddition reactions were also compared with semi-empirical calculations.     

Cycloaddition versus amidation in reactions of 2-amino-2-oxoethyl-phenanthrolinium ylides to activated alkynes and alkenes

A comparative study regarding cycloaddition versus amidation reactions of 2-amino-2-oxoethyl-phenanthrolinium ylides to activated alkynes and alkenes is presented. The reaction pathway is different, depending on dipolarophile (with triple or double bond) and ylide structures. The monoenamidation reaction proved to be stereoselective leading to a Z-stereochemistry on the acrylate double bond. The structures of all newly synthesized compounds have been proved by spectral analysis (NMR and IR) and in some cases by X-ray diffraction.     

Intramolecular 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition Reactions

The intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of suitably functionalized 1,3-dipoles represents a general scheme for the synthesis of novel fused ring heterocycles. Such reactions of a number of 1,3-dipoles are summarized and the general outline and potential analogies for these reactions noted. While the immediate aim of this review is to survey and correlate published work, it is hoped that general and specific points in need of study will be revealed and will stimulate further work in this fertile field.     

Preparation of selenofunctionalized heterocycles via iodosobenzene-mediated intramolecular selenocyclizations of olefins with diselenides

An intramolecular selenocyclizations of olefins mediated by a commercially available hypervalent iodine(III) reagent, PhIO, was developed. This method provided access to a wide range of selenenylated heterocycles under ambient conditions. The striking advantages of this protocol over all previous methods include mild reaction conditions, easy operation, good yields, high levels of functional group compatibility, large–scale application and suitability for the late-stage functionalization of complex molecules of biological importance.