Aza Diels-Alder reactions utilizing 4-iodo-2-trimethylsilyloxy-butadiene

The aza Diels-Alder reaction is described for a novel diene. Imines bearing benzyl and aromatic protecting groups both work well. Moderate diastereoselectivities can be obtained using the simple α-methylbenzyl chiral auxiliary.     

Synthesis and reactions of 3-iodo-4H-pyran-4-ones

3-Iodo-4H-pyran-4-ones have been synthesised in excellent yield by the reaction of acetylenic β-diketones with iodine monochloride and were converted into the corresponding 4H-pyran-4-thiones. The iodopyrones and thiopyrones gave with methylamine the respective N-methylpyridones and thiopyridones. The structure of the above compounds was confirmed from their spectral characteristics.     

Synthesis of 2(3H)-furanones via electrophilic cyclization

A variety of highly substituted 2(3H)-furanones are readily prepared from 3-alkynoate esters and the corresponding acids via electrophilic cyclization. Successful electrophiles in this process include I2, ICl, and PhSeCl. This highly efficient process proceeds under mild conditions, tolerates various functional groups, and generally provides substituted 2(3H)-furanones in good to excellent yields.     

Pt-catalyzed cyclization/1,2-migration for the synthesis of indolizines, pyrrolones, and indolizinones

Indolizine, pyrrolone, and indolizinone heterocycles are easily accessed via the Pt(II)-catalyzed cycloisomerization or a tandem cyclization/1,2-migration of pyridine propargylic alcohols and derivatives. This method provides an efficient synthesis of highly functionalized heterocycles from readily available substrates. [reaction: see text]     

Asymmetric synthesis of tetrahydropalmatine via tandem 1,2-addition/cyclization

[Reaction: see text]. The enantioselective synthesis of both enantiomers of tetrahydropalmatine (2) (ee = 98%), a natural alkaloid belonging to the tetrahydroprotoberberine family, is described. The key step of this total synthesis is based on our tandem 1,2-addition/ring-closure methodology employing lithiated methylbenzamide and benzaldehyde SAMP or RAMP hydrazones as substrates. An initial route was investigated for the formation of N- and 3-substituted dihydroisoquinolones starting from 2-substituted benzaldehyde SAMP hydrazones, but although high diastereoselectivity was achieved, only disappointing yields were obtained. In our subsequent synthetic strategy, 2,3-dimethoxy-6-methylbenzamide 6 and 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde SAMP or RAMP hydrazone 19 gave the dihydroisoquinolones 20 in high diastereomeric purity (de > or = 96%) and reasonable yield (54-55%), taking into account the complex functionalities established in one step. Cleavage of the N-N bond of the chiral auxiliary and reduction of the carbonyl group of the amide moiety were performed in the same step, and the resulting tetrahydroisoquinolines 22 (ee = 99%) were N-functionalized by treatment with various electrophiles to investigate the ring closure by Pummerer, Friedel-Crafts, and Pomeranz-Fritsch reactions. The Pummerer cyclization led to the formation of (S)-(-)-2 with slight racemization (ee = 89%), whereas the Friedel-Crafts reaction proved to be unsuccessful. Finally, Pomeranz-Fritsch-type cyclization afforded the desired title compound (R)-(+)-2 in excellent enantioselectivity in 9% overall yield over seven steps and after optimization of the last step (S)-(-)-2 in 17% overall yield.     

2-甲氧基-3-氟-4-碘吡啶的合成

2-甲氧基-3-氟-4-碘吡啶是一个重要的医药化工中间体,其合成路线未见文献报道。以2-甲氧基-3-氟-5-氯吡啶为起始原料,经氢解和碘代两步反应合成标题化合物,总收率62.8%,其结构经¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR和MS确证。     

Synthesis of 2-substituted 3-iodo-4H-chromen-4-ones

3-Iodochromones containing phenyl and furyl fragments at position 2 were synthesized by heterocyclization of β-ketoenamines.     

Electrophilic cyclization of 4-thio-but-2-yn-1-ols via 1,2-migration of the thio group: efficient synthesis of 2,4-dihalo-3-thio-substituted furans

A facile and efficient method for the synthesis of 2,4-dihalo-3-thio-furans via the electrophilic cyclization and 1,2-migration of the thio group of 4-thio-but-2-yn-1-ols was developed. As a result of the ready availability of starting materials and the simple and convenient operation, this synthetic route would have potential utility in organic synthesis.     

Synthesis of 2-cyclopropyl-4-pyrones and 5-cyclopropyl-2-alkylene-3(2H)-furanones based on tandem cyclization-cyclopropanation strategy

In AgSbF₆/Rh₂(OAc)₄/DCE system, two-component diastereoselective reactions of 2-diazo-3,5-dioxo-6-ynoates (phosphonates and sulphones) and alkenes provided easy access to 2-cyclopropyl-γ-pyrones through 6-endo-dig cyclization-cyclopropanation. In AgOAc/Rh₂(OAc)₄/Et₃N/DCE system, two-component reaction of 2-diazo-3,5-dioxo-7-aryl-6-ynoates and alkenes afforded 2-cyclopropyl-2-alkylene-3(2H)-furanones through 5-exo-dig cyclization-cyclopropanation. The possible mechanism of reaction is discussed. A simple procedure and mild conditions are significant features of this strategy.     

Synthesis and reactions of 1,2-fused 3-cyanoindolizines

With the intention that annulation of carbo- or heteroaromatic rings at the 1,2-positions can activate 3-cyanoindolizines as 1,3-dipolar species, 6-cyanobenz[a]indolizines, pyridazino[4,5-a]indolizines and 5-cyano-1,3-diphenylthiopheno[3,4-a]indolizine were prepared. 6-Cyanobenz[a]indolizines smoothly -underwent 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition on to dibenzoylacetylene and diacetylacetylene to afford the corresponding indolizino[3,4,5-ab]isoindoles, whereas 5-cyano-1,4-diphenylpyridazino[4,5-a]indolizine reacted with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate to give the 1:2 adduct. Only a 3% yield of 5-cyano-1,3-diphenylthiopheno[3,4-a]indolizine formed upon phosphorus pentasulfide treatment of 1,2-dibenzoyl-3-cyanoindolizine.     

Rh(I)-catalyzed cyclization of 1-arylprop-2-yn-1-ol derivatives utilizing rhodium 1,4-migration

A highly useful method for the construction of cyclopentanone derivatives fused with aromatic ring based on hydrorhodation-1,4-rhodium migration sequence is achieved. Treatment of 1-aryl-prop-2-yn-1-ols, which are easily accessible via an addition of acetylides to the corresponding aryl aldehydes, with a catalytic amount of [Rh(cod)2]2(BF4) and P(p-tolyl)3 in the presence of a base gives cyclopentanone derivatives in moderate to good yield.     

Synthesis of 4-trifluoromethylpyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ones utilizing activated alkynoates

The synthesis of the biologically relevant, 4-trifluoromethylpyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-one 7, is reported. Addition of substituted 2-aminopyridines 5 to activated alkynoates leads to the facile formation of a series of metabolically stable trifluoromethyl substituted pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines under mild conditions.     

Copper-catalyzed cyclization of Z-oximes into 3-methyl-1,2-benzisoxazoles

A practical and effective room temperature copper-catalyzed cyclization of Z-oximes is developed. 3-Methyl-1,2-benzisoxazoles are obtained in 58-79% yields. Also, the Z-selective synthesis of o-bromo acetophenone oximes is presented for the first time.     

Reductive cyclization of ketoesters utilizing sodium cyanoborohydride: Synthesis of γ- and δ-lactones

A new one pot procedure to synthesize γ- and δ-lactones, in a 76-84% yield, is accomplished by the reductive cyclization of 1,4- and 1,5-ketoesters, utilizing sodium cyanoborohydride. The procedure is generally applicable to a wide variety of ketoesters with the exception of the ethyl ester of alkyl 1,5-ketoesters and α,β-unsaturated 1,4- and 1,5-ketoesters.     

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 and reactions of 5-hydroxy-4-oxo-3-arylpyrrolidino[1,2-b]pyrazoles

Successive treatment of epoxypropionylpyrazolines with N-bromosuccinimide in chloroform and triethylamine in acetone affords 5-hydroxy-4-oxo-3-arylpyrrolidino[1,2-b]-pyrazoles, which are oxygenated derivatives of the alkaloid withasomnine. The reaction proceeds via the cyclization of the intermediate pyrazole bromohydrins. Some reactions of the pyrrolidino[1,2-b]pyrazoles obtained have been examined.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 10, pp. 1391–1395, October, 1989.