Cu-mediated 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with dipolarophiles: a faster access to spirooxindoles of potential pharmacological interest

CuI facilitated three-component reaction of isatin derivatives, l-proline and terminal alkynes containing an amide or ester functional group. The multi-component reaction (MCR) afforded a faster and practical synthesis of spirooxindole derivatives. A range of novel spirooxindoles were synthesized by using this straightforward and one-pot efficient methodology. A representative compound showed significant inhibition of PDE4B enzyme in vitro and good interactions with this protein in silico.     

New isatin derivatives

The review compiles published data on the synthesis and biological action of new isatin derivatives containing in their composition additional oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur heterocycles.     

Rutile phase nanoTiO2 as an effective heterogeneous catalyst for condensation reaction of isatin derivatives with 1,2-diaminobenzene under solvent free conditions: A greener “NOSE” approach

Rutile phase of TiO₂ nanoparticles were readily prepared and identified as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of a library of quinoxaline derivatives by condensation reaction of isatin derivatives with o-phenylenediamine under solvent-free conditions. The presented method is mild, environmentally friendly, inexpensive and highly effective to give the products in good to excellent yields. The recyclability of the catalyst is another emphasis of proposed methodology.     

An InBr3 catalyzed one-pot three-component synthesis of functionalized spirodihydrofuran oxindoles via intramolecular alkyne carbonyl metathesis

A new and convenient one-pot methodology for the reaction of N-methyl isatin, alkynes and phenacyl bromides to selectively afford spiro dihydrofuran oxindole derivatives catalyzed by indium bromide under ambient temperature conditions has been documented. The method has been applied for the synthesis of a range of compounds with variable functionalities in good to excellent yields (76–92%). The significant advantages of this protocol are highlighted by excellent yields, cleaner reaction profiles and avoidance of expensive catalysts.     

基于钯铜催化合成靛红类化合物的新方法

发展了一种合成靛红的新方法, 并进行了底物扩展, 得到了一系列靛红类化合物. 以N-烷基取代的丙烯酰苯胺类化合物为原料, 在醋酸钯、 碘化亚铜和氧气的催化及参与下, 以42%~87%的产率合成了N-烷基化的靛红衍生物. 利用该方法制备了23个靛红类化合物, 并提出了可能的反应机理. 该合成路线减少了保护基的使用, 简洁高效.     

Monoclinic zirconia nanoparticle-catalyzed regioselective synthesis of some novel substituted spirooxindoles through one-pot multicomponent reaction in a ball mill: A step toward green and sustainable chemistry

A highly efficient, green as well as atom economical protocol for the synthesis of substituted spirooxindoles from m-ZrO₂ NPs catalyzed multicomponent reaction of isatin derivatives with ethyl cyanoacetate and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds in a ball mill has been established. Because of the simple and readily available starting materials, easy operation, and high bioactivity of substituted spirooxindoles, this strategy can be broadly applied to medicinal chemistry. The recyclability of the m-ZrO₂ Nps catalyst is another emphasis of proposed methodology.     

Synthesis of Carbazole Alkaloids by Ring‐Closing Metathesis and Ring Rearrangement–Aromatization

Aprocess for the assembly of carbazole alkaloids has been developed on the basis of ring‐closing metathesis (RCM) and ringrearrangement–aromatization (RRA) as the key steps. This method is based on allyl Grignard addition to isatin derivatives to provide smooth access to 2,2‐diallyl 3‐oxindole derivatives through a 1,2‐allyl shift. The diallyl derivatives were used as RCM precursors to afford a novel class of spirocyclopentene‐3‐oxindole derivatives, which underwent a novel RRA reaction to afford carbazole derivatives. The synthetic sequence to carbazoles was shortened by combining the RCM and RRA steps in an orthogonal tandem catalytic process. The utility of this methodology was further demonstrated by the straightforward synthesis of carbazole alkaloids, including amukonal derivative, girinimbilol, heptaphylline, and bis(2‐hydroxy‐3‐methylcarbazole).     

β-cyclodextrin mediated synthesis of indole derivatives: reactions of isatins with 2-amino(or 2-thiole)anilines by supramolecular catalysis in water

An elegant, mild, and straightforward strategy for the synthesis of indole derivatives have been accomplished by the biomimetic catalysis for the first time in water under neutral conditions. This supramolecular catalyst oriented methodology provides a sustainable and green protocol for the synthesis of 6H-indolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines and 3H-spiro[benzo[d]thiazole-2,3’-indolin]-2’-one by the reaction of isatin derivatives with 1,2-difunctionalized benzene using β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as a recoverable and reusable supramolecular catalyst.     

Cu-catalyzed oxidation of indoles to isatins

The first example of Cu-catalyzed oxidation of indoles to isatin derivatives by the use of cheap aqueous tert-butyl peroxide as an oxidant was developed. This methodology is practically convenient and highly functional group tolerant, allowing a variety of indole derivatives to transform into the corresponding isatin derivatives in good yields.     

Liquid Crystallinity and Supramolecular Organization of Regioisomeric Isatin Derivatives: An Experimental and Theoretical Study

Spatially organized chromophores can be beneficial for advanced applications like for example, organic solar cells, laser technology or non‐linear optic devices as well as supramolecular photochemistry. Of particular interest are non‐static ordered forms of molecular organization as for example, liquid crystals. With this in mind we synthesised four new regioisomeric isatin derivatives by Suzuki–Miyaura coupling of 4‐dodecyloxyphenylboronic acid with all four possible regioisomers of bromoisatin. Liquid crystalline properties are found for 5‐(4‐dodecyloxyphenyl)isatin, while the other regioisomers do not display a mesomorphic behaviour. The synthesis, physicochemical investigations including polarization microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and X‐ray investigations are discussed and accompanied with density functional theory calculations with respect to the target molecules and their possible H‐bonded aggregates. Two distinct setups of supramolecular assemblies for such isatin derivatives are discussed and a model for the mesophase is proposed.     

[bmim]OH: An efficient catalyst for the synthesis of mono and bis spirooxindole derivatives in ethanol at room temperature

A rapid and efficient, one pot synthesis of spirooxindole derivatives has been attempted by threecomponent reaction of isatin, malononitrile and carbonyl compound possessing a reactive α-methylene group by using task specific ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium hydroxide [bmim]OH as a catalyst. The important features of this methodology are straight forward route in short reaction time at room temperature and avoid any hazardous organic solvent, toxic catalyst, tedious purification step. Interestingly, this protocol is not only limited to mono-systems but also to the synthesis of newer bisspirooxindole system. The separation of the product and reusability of the catalyst are easy with excellent yield. The [bmim]OH catalyst system could be reused up to five recycles without appreciable loss of activity.     

天然产物色胺酮及其衍生物合成的研究进展

综述了色胺酮及其衍生物的合成方法。大部分方法都是以吲哚醌和吲哚酮为起始原料,其中吲哚醌和靛红酸酐反应合成色胺酮及其衍生物的方法较为理想。由于色胺酮类化合物具有很好的抗癌、杀菌和消炎等生物活性,新的简捷、低成本合成方法的开发仍然是必要的。     

Meglumine promoted one-pot,four-component synthesis of pyranopyrazole derivatives

Meglumine, a bio-based chemical, was demonstrated to be a highly efficient and reusable catalyst for the synthesis of a series of pyranopyrazole derivatives via a one-pot, four-component reaction of carbonyl compound or isatin, hydrazine hydrate, malononitrile, and β-keto ester in EtOH–H₂O. The catalyst was found to work extremely for aldehydes, ketones or isatins at room temperature to give the corresponding dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole or spiro[indoline-3,4′-pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole] derivatives in high yields. The salient features of this new methodology are broad substrate scope, room temperature reaction conditions, short reaction times, high yields, easy work-up process, reusability of catalyst, and the absence of hazardous organic solvents.     

One step synthesis of indirubins by reductive coupling of isatins with KBH4

One step synthesis of the natural product indirubin by reductive coupling of isatin with KBH₄ is described and a possible mechanism for the reaction is proposed. Eleven indirubin derivatives were obtained easily from the corresponding substituted isatin.     

Novel Sulfamic Acid–Promoted Synthesis of 3-Alkylidene Indolone Derivatives in the Presence of Aniline via One-Pot Multicomponent Reaction

A sulfamic acid–catalyzed synthesis of 3-alkylidene indolone derivatives by addition of dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate to isatin derivatives in the presence of aniline is reported. The reaction sequence consists of an initial Michael addition of aniline to dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate, followed by aldol-like reaction with isatin, and then elimination of aniline to afford the product.     

Simple and one-pot protocol for synthesis of indene-spiro-oxindoles involving tandem Prins and Friedel-Crafts reactions

[reaction: see text] A simple and one-pot protocol for the synthesis of indene-spiro-oxindole derivatives via TiCl4-mediated reaction between 1,1-diarylethylenes and isatin derivatives involving construction of two carbon-carbon bonds through tandem Prins and intramolecular Friedel-Crafts (PFC) reactions has been described. A plausible mechanism for this transformation is also presented.     

A Facile One‐Pot Synthesis of Substituted Quinolines via New Multicomponent Reaction

An efficient synthesis of quinoline derivatives is described via the reaction between ethyl chloropyruvate or alkyl 4‐chloroacetoacetate and activated acetylenic compounds in the presence of nucleophilic form of isatin in water as the solvent. Nucleophilic form of isatin is produced from the reaction of isatin and triethylamin.     

Copper-Catalyzed Addition of Grignard Reagents to in situ Generated Indole-Derived Vinylogous Imines

Chiral indole derivatives are ubiquitous motifs in pharmaceuticals and alkaloids. Herein, the first protocol for catalytic asymmetric conjugate addition of Grignard reagents to various sulfonyl indoles, offering a straightforward approach for the synthesis of chiral 3-sec-alkyl-substituted indoles in high yields and enantiomeric ratios is presented. This methodology makes use of a chiral catalyst based on copper phosphoramidite complexes and in situ formation of vinylogous imine intermediates.     

Atroposelective Synthesis of 3,3’‐Bisindoles Bearing Axial and Central Chirality: Using Isatin‐Derived Imines as Electrophiles

An atroposelective synthesis of a new class of 3,3’‐bisindoles bearing axial and central chirality has been established via catalytic asymmetric addition reactions using isatin‐derived imines as electrophiles (23 examples, up to 80% yield, > 95 : 5 dr, 98 : 2 er). This approach takes advantage of chiral phosphoric acid‐catalyzed dynamic kinetic resolution of 2‐substituted 3,3’‐bisindoles via nucleophilic addition of such substrates with isatin‐derived imines. In this approach, isatin‐derived imines acted as a class of competent electrophiles due to their high reactivity and bulky size, which provided an easy access to axially chiral 3,3'‐bisindoles incorporated with a biologically important chiral 3‐aminooxindole unit. This approach has greatly expanded the generality and applicability of the strategy of dynamic kinetic resolution for the synthesis of enantioenriched 3,3’‐bisindole derivatives bearing both axial and central chirality.     

β-Cyclodextrin catalyzed one-pot four component auspicious protocol for synthesis of spiro[acridine-9,3′-indole]-2′,4,4′(1′H,5′H,10H)-trione as a potential antimicrobial agent

We have developed an perceptive and facile approach for the synthesis of new spiro[acridine-9,3′-indole]-2′,4,4′(1′H,5′H,10H)-trione derivatives (4a–t) by one-pot four component condensation involving two equivalence of dimedone (1), substituted anilines (2a–t), and isatin (3) catalyzed by β-cyclodextrin in water within short reaction time at 80?°C in good to excellent yields. We believe that this novel procedure may open the door for the easy generation of new and bioactive spiro[acridine-9,3′-indole]-2′,4,4′(1′H,5′H,10H)-triones. The most exciting feature of this methodology is its mechanism involving the unusual ring opening of an isatin moiety followed by recyclization. Synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activities against four bacteria and three fungi. All the spirooxindole derivatives exhibited significant antibacterial activity against bacteria and fungi. Among 20 compounds screened, compound (4i) and (4h) was found to be more active against tested bacterial strain.