Studies on the synthesis of the azocino[4,3‐b]indole framework and related compounds

An efficient method for the synthesis of C‐4 position alkylated azocino[4,3‐b]indole 13 and 18 is described. Reduction of compounds 5, 6, 7 and 8 yielded the corresponding alcohols. Compounds 5, 6, 7 and 8 were synthesized through several steps starting from 1 . The resulting alcohols underwent acid catalyzed ring closure to give tetracyclic azocino[4,3‐b]indole 9, 10, 11 and 12 . Finally, compounds 9 and 17 were alkylated at C‐4 position to the corresponding products 13 and 18 . The structure of the compounds 13 and 18 has been confirmed by X‐ray single crystal analysis.     

Studies in the heterocyclic series. XVIII. Utilization of 4-aminopyrimidine chemistry in 1,4,7,9-tetraazabenzo[b]phenothiazine synthesis

The synthesis of 1,4,7,9-tetraazabenzo[b]phenothiazine ring system from 4-aminopyrimidine is reported. This new heterocyclic ring was obtained by converting a 4-aminopyrimidine to the corresponding 5-thiocyanato derivative followed by hydrolysis and subsequent treatment with 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline. Several derivatives were obtained by using suitable substituted starting materials. Nitration with mixed nitric and sulfuric acids gave the corresponding 13-nitro derivatives. Spectral analyses are in agreement with the assigned structures.     

A convenient method for the preparation of cyclohepta[b]indole derivatives

Cyclohepta[b]indole derivatives 7 were prepared by subsequent aza-Claisen rearrangement and intramolecular ring-closure of (cycloheptenylmethyl)benzenamine (3). The mechanisms of the reactions are also discussed.     

A new method for the synthesis of [1,4]diazepino[6,5-b]indole derivatives

Reactions of 3-[(N-aryl-N-chloroacetyl)amino]-2-formylindoles with substituted anilines gave 1,4-diaryl-2-oxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro[1,4]diazepino[6,5-b]indol-4-ium chlorides and those with 4-aminopyridine yielded 4-amino-1-(1-aryl-2-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrido[3,2-b]indol-3-yl)pyridinium chlorides. Reduction of 1,2,3,6-tetrahydrodiazepinoindol-4-ium chlorides afforded the corresponding hexahydro derivatives. An alternative synthesis of 1-(4-nitrophenyl)-3-oxo-4-phenyl-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro[1,4]diazepino[6,5-b]indole from 3-[N-(4-nitrophenyl)amino]-2-[(phenylimino)methyl]indole was developed. The method involves the following sequence of transformations: reduction, chloroacetylation, and intramolecular alkylation. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2193–2199, December, 2006.     

Studies on the synthesis of pentacyclic strychnos indole alkaloids. photocyclization of n-chloroacetyl-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-1,5-methanoazocino[4,3-b]indole derivatives

Photocyclization of 2-chloroacetyl-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-1, 5-methanoazocino[4,3-b]indole ($\text{5}$) takes place at the indole 4-position to give a 1 ,2 ,3 ,4 , 5 ,6-hexahydro-2 ,11-ethano-1 ,5-methanoazocino [4 , 3-6] indole system. Consequently, the method appears to be unsuitable for constructing the pyrrolidine ring of pentacyclic Strychnos indole alkaloids.     

Diazepines II. A new synthesis of 4h-pyrrolo[ 1,2-α] -[1,41] benzodiazepine

A convenient synthesis of a 4H-pyrroIo[1,2-α][1,4 ]benzodiazepine is described. 2,5-Di-methoxy-2-melhyl-5-phthalimidomethyltetrahydrofuran ( 3 ) was prepared starting from 2-methyl-5-phthalimidomelhylfuran ( 1 ). The condensation of 2-amino-5-chlorobenzophcnone with 3 to give 5-chloro-2-(2-methyl-5-phthalimidomethylpyrro]-1-yl)benzophenone ( 4 ), the treatment of which with hydrazine hydrate afforded 8-chloro-1-methyl-4H-pyrrolo[1,2-α] [1,4]benzodiazepine ( 5 ).     

Synthesis of Cycloalk[b]indole Bearing Spiropiperidine Derivatives

The novel heterocyclic compounds that have cycloalk[b]indole moiety bearing spiropiperidinone and spiropiperidinedione ( 3a , 3b , 3c , 5a , 5b , 8a , 8b , and 10a ) were synthesized for the first time. The synthesis of spiropiperidinone and spiropiperidinedione structures was performed by a new method. These compounds are similar to sedative and hypnotic drugs such as methyprylon, glutethimide, and thalidomide.     

A new approach to the synthesis of pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole derivatives

Reactions of 2-(3,3-diamino-2-cyanoprop-2-enylidene)indolin-3-ones with amide acetals afforded derivatives of 3-aminomethyleneamino-2-cyano-9-oxo-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole and 3-amino-2-cyano-9-oxo-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole. The rate and pathway of the reaction depend on the reagents and solvents. The formation schemes for the compounds obtained were proposed. Their structures were proven by IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry and confirmed by independent syntheses. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2186–2192, December, 2006.     

Pyrroloindoles. 8. Electrophilic substitution in the 1H,5H-pyrrolo[2,3-f]indole and 3H,6H-pyrrolo[3,2-e]indole series

The principles of the electron density distribution in 1H,5H-pyrrolo [2,3-f]indole and 3H,6H-pyrrolo[3,2-e]indole molecules were determined on the basis of quantumchemical calculations. These results were confirmed by the results of the investigated electrophilic-substitution reactions. The reaction centers of these compounds proved to be the same positions as in indole, viz., the 3 and 7 and 1 and 8 positions, respectively. The impossibility of 1,8-disubstitution in the angular heteroring was demonstrated in the case of bulky substituents; this was explained by a steric effect.See [1] for communication 7.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 8, pp. 1086–1091, August, 1983.     

A general synthesis of s-triazolo[1,5-x] diazines

Treatment of 2-aminopyrimidime, a 4-aminopyrimidine, aminopyrazine, and 3-aminopyridazines with O-mesilylenesulfonylhydroxylamine gave the corresponding N-aminodiazinium salts in high yields. These salts could be transformed into s-triazolo[1, 5-a] pyrimidines, s-triazolo[1, 5-a]-pyrazines, s-triazolo[1, 5-c]pyrimidines, and s-triazolo[1, 5-b]pyridazines hy treatment with acylating agents.     

Copper catalysis in the construction of indole and benzo[b]furan rings

This perspective reports on some of the main copper-catalyzed routes to the construction of the pyrrole and furan rings incorporated into the indole and benzo[b]furan systems, respectively. The first part illustrates the synthesis of indoles through cyclizations of 2-alkynylanilid(n)es, preformed or generated in situ, and cyclizations via intramolecular N-arylation, N-vinylation, and C-C bond forming reactions. The second part illustrates the synthesis of benzo[b]furans through cyclizations of preformed 2-alkynylphenols, domino synthesis of 2-alkynylphenols/cyclization processes, and cyclizations via intramolecular O-arylation reactions.     

A facile synthesis of benzo[b]thiophene derivatives

Lithiation of S-(2-methylphenyl) N,N,N',N'-tetramethylphosphorodiamidothioate with sec-BuLi at -105° gave the corresponding benzylic anion which was acylated with various aromatic esters to give various deoxybenzoin derivatives in moderate to high yields. Acidic treatment of these products in refluxing formic acid gave 2-arylbenzo[b]thiophene derivatives. 2-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene and benzo[b]thiophen-2(3H)-one were also prepared using the similar procedure.