Synthesis of novel ladder polymers of poly(3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐pyran‐2‐methanol)

Polydi(3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐pyran‐2‐methyl) esters of oxalic, adipic, and phthalic acids were prepared at different temperatures in the presence of different cationic initiators, namely, the boron trifluoride/diethyl ether complex system, anhydrous ferric chloride, and p‐toluene sulfonic acid. The obtained polymers were hydrolyzed under basic conditions, and the polydispersity indices of these polymers were determined before and after hydrolysis. The results are discussed to shed some light on the ability to use this analysis to investigate the precise structure of the obtained polymers and to predict the ability of these polymers to form ladder or semiladder polymers. Characteristics of such polymers were dependent, to some extent, on the type of crosslinks and the cationic initiators used for polymerization as well as the reaction temperature. It seems possible to optimize the conditions leading to formation of ladder or semiladder polydi(3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐pyran‐2‐methyl) esters of oxalic acid and adipic acid, respectively. The ladder structure was confirmed through determination of the polydispersity index before and after hydrolysis of the polymer formed at different temperatures and through computer‐aided molecular modeling. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 40: 3909–3915, 2002     

Synthesis,crystal structure and activity evaluation of novel 3,4‐dihydro‐1‐benzoxepin‐5(2H)‐one derivatives as protein–tyrosine kinase (PTK) inhibitors

Four new 3,4‐dihydro‐1‐benzoxepin‐5(2H )‐one derivatives, namely (E )‐4‐(5‐bromo‐2‐hydroxybenzylidene)‐6,8‐dimethoxy‐3,4‐dihydrobenzo[b ]oxepin‐5(2H )‐one, ( 7 ), (E )‐4‐[(E )‐3‐(5‐bromo‐2‐hydroxyphenyl)allylidene]‐6,8‐dimethoxy‐3,4‐dihydrobenzo[b ]oxepin‐5(2H )‐one, ( 8 ), (E )‐4‐(5‐bromo‐2‐hydroxybenzylidene)‐6‐hydroxy‐8‐methoxy‐3,4‐dihydrobenzo[b ]oxepin‐5(2H )‐one, C₁₈H₁₅BrO₅, ( 9 ), and (E )‐4‐[(E )‐3‐(5‐bromo‐2‐hydroxyphenyl)allylidene]‐6‐hydroxy‐8‐methoxy‐3,4‐dihydrobenzo[b ]oxepin‐5(2H )‐one, ( 10 ), have been synthesized and characterized by FT–IR, NMR and MS. The structure of ( 9 ) was confirmed by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Crystal structure analysis shows that molecules of ( 9 ) are connected into a one‐dimensional chain in the [010] direction through classical hydrogen bonds and these chains are further extended into a three‐dimensional network via C—H…O interactions. The inhibitory activities of these compounds against protein–tyrosine kinases (PTKs) show that 6‐hydroxy‐substituted compounds ( 9 ) and ( 10 ) are more effective for inhibiting ErbB1 and ErbB2 than are 6‐methoxy‐substituted compounds ( 7 ) and ( 8 ). This may be because ( 9 ) and ( 10 ) could effectively bind to the active pockets of the protein through intermolecular interactions.     

(E)‐5‐[Hydroxyimino(phenyl)methyl]‐1‐methyl‐3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐pyrrolium trifluoromethanesulfonate

The cation of the title compound, C₁₂H₁₅N₂O⁺·CF₃SO₃^?, exists as an E‐configured hydroxy­imino derivative conjugated with a nearly planar iminium system. The twist angle between the phenyl ring and the oxime group is 72.2 (2)°. An O—H?O hydrogen bond links the oxime group of the cation to the anion.     

Synthesis and bioactivity of 6‐bromo‐2‐(substituted)‐3‐(1‐phenyl‐ethyl)‐ 3,4‐dihydro‐1H‐ isophosphinoline 2‐chalcogenides

Synthesis of 6‐bromo‐2‐(substituted)‐3‐(1‐phenyl‐ethyl)‐3,4‐dihydro‐1H‐isophosphinoline 2‐chalco‐genides derivatives (6) were synthesized from 2‐[(1‐phenylethylamino)methyl]‐4‐bromophenol ( 1 ) by reaction with aryl/alkyl phosphoro dichloridates ( 2 ) in the presence of triethylamine at 55°C to 60°C to obtained the title compounds ( 6a‐g ). The title compounds ( 6h‐j ), were prepared via intermediate route. Few other title compounds ( 8a‐c ) were accomplished through a two step synthetic route involving 1 with dichlorophenyl phosphine ( 2a ) and dichloroethyl phosphine ( 2a,b ) in the presence of triethylamine in dry toluene under N₂ atmosphere to form the corresponding trivalent phosphorus intermediate (7) . In the second step they were further converted to the corresponding chalcogenides 8a‐c by reaction with hydrogen peroxide, sulfur and selenium respectively. They exhibited significant antibacterial, fungal and insecticidal activity.     

Synthesis of 2,3‐dihydro‐1,3‐thiazin‐4(1H)‐ ones and their remarkably facile recyclization to 2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐4(1H)‐ones

Functionalized 2,3‐dihydro‐1,3‐thiazin‐4(1H)‐one derivatives have been synthesized by cyclocondensation of 3‐alkyl(aryl)amino‐2‐cyano‐3‐mercaptoacrylamides with aldehydes and ketones under acidic catalysis. 6‐Alkyl(aryl)amino‐5‐cyano‐2,3‐dihy‐ dro‐1,3‐thiazin‐4(1H)‐ones, when treated with a dilute solution of potassium hydroxide, are converted into the potassium salts of isomeric compounds, 1‐alkyl‐ (aryl)‐5‐cyano‐6‐mercapto‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐ 4(1H)‐ones. Alkylation of the latter with dimethyl sulfate in situ furnishes 1‐alkyl(aryl)‐6‐alkylthio‐5‐ cyano‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐4(1H)‐ones, whereas boiling them in ethanol with an excess of hydrochloric acid leads to starting 2,3‐dihydro‐1,3‐thiazin‐4(1H)‐ones. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 16:426–436, 2005; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/hc.20129     

Nickel Chloride Hexahydrate Catalyzed Multicomponent Biginelli's Synthesis of 3,4‐Dihydropyrimidin‐2(1H)‐Ones and Thiones

An efficient protocol is reported for the one‐pot three‐component Bignelli synthesis of a series of 3,4‐dihydropyrimidine‐2(1H )‐ones and thiones in good yields (66–90%) from the aldehydes (4‐benzyloxybenzaldehyde, 5‐bromovanilin, 4‐formyl‐1‐cyclohexene, and trans‐cinnamaldehyde), β‐keto esters (ethyl acetoacetate, allyl acetoacetate, and t‐butyl acetoacetate), and urea/thiourea in ethanol, using nickel chloride hexahydrate as a catalyst.     

3‐(α‐Chlorobenzyl)quinoxalin‐2(1H)‐ones as Versatile Reagents for the Synthesis of 3‐Benzylquinoxalin‐2(1H)‐ones and Thiazolo[3,4‐a]quinoxalin‐4(5H)‐ones

Facile and efficient methods for the synthesis of 3‐benzylquinoxalin‐2(1H)‐ones and thiazolo[3,4‐a]quinoxalin‐4(5H)‐ones by the reaction of the readily available 3‐(α‐chlorobenzyl)quinoxalin‐2(1H)‐ones and thiourea have been developed, with multiple roles of the latter. Possible mechanisms are discussed. These two‐step sequences can be performed in a one‐pot manner to produce the desired products in moderate to high yields.     

A convenient preparation of 1,3‐disubstituted dihydro‐2,4‐(1H,3H)pyrimidinediones

The ureas 3 which are obtained from 3‐(benzylamino)propanenitrile ( 1 ) and various isocyanates ( 2 ) cyclize readily upon heating in ethanol, in the presence of hydrochloric acid, to form 3‐substituted 1‐benzyldihydro‐2,4‐(1H,3H)pyrimidinediones ( 11 ) in good yield.     

Synthesis of Dialkyl 2‐(Alkylamino)‐4,9‐dihydro‐9‐oxocyclohepta[b]pyran‐3,4‐dicarboxylates

Dialkyl 2‐(alkylamino)‐4,9‐dihydro‐9‐oxocyclohepta[b]pyran‐3,4‐dicarboxylates are prepared in a one‐pot three‐component reaction of alkyl isocyanide, dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate, and α‐tropolone (=2‐hydroxycyclohepta‐2,4,6‐trienone). The reaction proceeds smoothly at room temperature and under neutral conditions to afford tropolone derivatives in high yield.     

Two‐Step Synthesis of 1,3‐Disubstituted 3,4‐Dihydro‐4‐thioxoquinazolin‐2(1H)‐ones from 1‐Bromo‐2‐fluorobenzenes

An efficient synthesis of 3‐alkyl‐3,4‐dihydro‐4‐thioxobenzoquinazolin‐2(1H)‐ones 3 has been accomplished in two steps and in satisfactory yields from 1‐bromo‐2‐fluorobenzenes 1 . Thus, the reaction of 1‐fluoro‐2‐lithiobenzenes, generated by the Br/Li exchange between 1 and BuLi, with alkyl isothiocyanates, gives N‐alkyl‐2‐fluorobenzothioamides 2 , which, in turn, react with a series of isocyanates in the presence of NaH to give the desired products 3 .     

Synthesis of 2,3‐diaryl‐3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐1,3‐benzoxazines and their fungicidal activities

A series of novel 2,3‐diaryl‐3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐1,3‐benzoxazines have been prepared in high yields from o‐arylaminomethylphenols and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of SnCl₄ for the first time, and their fungicidal activities were investigated too. Some of the products showed good fungicidal activities against Rhizoctonia solani justified by 100% activity of compound 1b. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2010)     

Synthesis of 2‐amino‐4,5‐dihydro‐3‐methanesulfonylfurans (and ‐thiophenes)

2‐Amino‐4,5‐dihydro‐3‐methanesulfonylfurans 7 and 2‐amino‐4,5‐dihydro‐3‐methanesulfonylthiophenes 8 were prepared by deamidation of tetrahydro‐2‐imino‐3‐methanesulfonyl‐3‐furancarboxamides 3 and of tetrahydro‐2‐imino‐3‐methanesulfonyl‐3‐thiophenecarboxamides 4 with bases. Compounds 3 and 4 were obtained by reaction of 2‐amino‐4,5‐dihydro‐3‐furancarboxamides 1 and 2‐amino‐4,5‐dihydro‐3‐thio‐phenecarboxamides 2 with methanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine.     

Asymmetric Synthesis of the cis‐ and trans‐3,4‐Dihydro‐2,4,8‐trihydroxynaphthalen‐1(2H)‐ones

A short and efficient protocol for the asymmetric synthesis of cis‐ and trans‐3,4‐dihydro‐2,4,8‐trihydroxynaphthalen‐1(2H)‐one ( 1 and 2 , resp.) is described, with a phthalide annulation as the key step. Introduction of a OH substituent at position 2 was performed by Sharpless dihydroxylation of a silyl enol ether or by means of an N‐sulfonyloxaziridine. The absolute configuration of each isomer was determined via Mosher‐ester derivatives. By comparison with previously recorded CD spectra of our natural sample, we established that the natural trans‐ and cis‐isomers from Ceratocystis fimbriata sp. platani were the (?)‐(2S,4S)‐isomer (?)‐ 2 and the (+)‐(2S,4R)‐isomer (+)‐ 1 , respectively.     

Synthesis,Antiproliferative, and Antiplatelet Activities of Oxime‐Containing 3,4‐Dihydroquinolin‐2(1H)‐One Derivatives

Some oxime‐containing 3,4‐dihydroquinolin‐2(1H)‐one derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their antiplatelet and antiproliferative activities. These compounds were synthesized via alkylation of hydroxyl precursors followed by the reaction with NH₂OH. The preliminary assays indicated that (Z)‐7‐[2‐(4‐fluorophenyl)‐2‐(hydroxyimino)ethoxy]‐3,4‐dihydroquinolin‐2(1H)‐one (13c) is the most active against U46619 induced platelet aggregation with an IC₅₀ value of 3.51 μM. For the inhibition of AA‐induced aggregation, (E)‐6‐[2‐(hydroxyimino)propoxy]‐3,4‐dihydroquinolin‐2(1H)‐one (15 ) is the most potent with an IC₅₀ value of 1.85 μM. These oxime‐containing 3,4‐dihydroquinolin‐2(1H)‐one derivatives were inactive against thrombin induced platelet aggregation with an IC₅₀ value of greater than 26.78 μM. For the antiproliferative activity, most of these oxime‐containing 3,4‐dihydroquinolin‐2(1H)‐one derivatives were inactive while (Z)‐7‐[2‐(hydroxyimino)‐2‐(naphthalen‐2‐yl)ethoxy]‐3,4‐dihydroquinolin‐2(1H)‐one (13a) exhibited only marginal activities with GI₅₀ value of 7.63, 7.34 and 6.36 μM against the growth of NPC‐TW01, NCI‐H661, and Jurkat respectively.     

A Straightforward One‐Pot Synthesis of 3,4‐Dihydroquinazoline‐2(1H)‐thione Derivatives in Aqueous Organic Solvent

A novel and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of a series of 3,4‐dihydroquinazoline‐2(1H)‐thione derivatives in aqueous organic solvent starting from 3‐(2‐aminophenyl)acrylates with isothiocyanates via a tandem intermolecular nucleophilic addition/intramolecular Michael addition reaction under mild conditions. A broad substrate scope has been demonstrated, which shows wide functional group tolerance and chemical specialization. The efficiency of the methodology could make this process available on gram‐scale.