Synthesis and crystal structure of two Cu(II) complexes with benzimidazole ligands

Two new copper(II) complexes (I, II) with benzimidazole ligands have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Compound I is triclinic, P \(\bar 1\), a = 11.4205(6), b = 13.0956(7), c = 18.2305(9) Å, α = 85.960(1)°, β = 80.388(0)°, γ = 77.517(1)°, V = 2623.0(2) ų, Z = 2; compound II is monoclinic, C2/c, a = 24.2684(11), b = 17.5247(8), c = 19.3149(15) Å, β = 122.710(1)°, V = 6911.9(7) ų, Z = 4. In both compounds, Cu(II) atoms are coordinated by four benzimidazole nitrogen atoms in a slightly distorted tetrahedral fashion.     

Co-crystallization of a benzimidazole derivative with carboxylic acids

The co-crystallization of a benzimidazole derivative (1, C₂₇H₂₆N₆O₃, 3-[[[2-[[(4-Cyanophenyl) amino]methyl]-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl]carbonyl]pyridin-2-ylamino]propionic acid ethyl ester), with fumaric acid (FA) and maleic acid (MA), has been performed. The FA and MA molecules, both are connected with two molecules of C₂₇H₂₆N₆O₃, giving birth to a three-components compound (1·0.5FA, C₂₉H₂₈N₆O₅) and a four-components compound (1·MA, C₃₁H₃₀N₆O₇). Single-crystal X-ray diffractions show that the three different planar moieties (4-cyanophenyl, benzimidazol, and pyridin-2-yl) in compound C₂₇H₂₆N₆O₃ display “cis-form” conformation (a) in the crystal of 1, while exhibiting “intermediate-state” conformation (b) and “trans-form” conformation (c) in compounds 1·0.5FA and 1·MA, respectively. Hirshfeld surfaces analysis, DFT calculations, DSC measurements, IR and Raman spectroscopy were performed, which revealed that the thermal stability of the three conformations follows the order c > b > a.     

Prototropic equilibrium in 1(11)<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-2, 3, 4, 5-tetrahydro[1, 3]diazepino[1, 2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]benzimidazole,synthesis and pharmacological properties of its <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-substituted derivatives

Based on the X-ray crystallography and ¹H NMR spectroscopy data and quantum chemical studies, it was found that 1(11)H-2, 3, 4, 5-tetrahydro[1, 3]diazepino[1, 2-a]benzimidazole (1) exists almost exclusively in the 1H-prototropic form. To prepare the fixed 11H-diazepinobenzimidazole forms of 1, 1-R-2-(4-chlorobutylamino)benzimidazoles (R = Me, N=CHAr) were synthesized, which underwent thermal cyclization with the formation of a mixture of 11-Rsubstituted diazepine 1 and 1-R-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)benzimidazole. Alkylation of diazepine 1 in a neutral medium regioselectively gave 11-R-diazepinobenzimidazoles in high yield. Their 1-substituted isomers were obtained by carrying out this reaction in the system NaH—THF. The N(11)-derivatives of diazepinobenzimidazole 1 were found to inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4), but less actively than a comparator drug sitagliptin. The compounds under study did not exhibit antiglycation action in vitro and virtually did not affect activity of α-glucosidase and glycogen phosphorylase. However, they are characterized by a strong antiaggregant effect, making these derivatives promising for further studies.     

Synthesis and electrochromic properties of polyimides with pendent benzimidazole and triphenylamine units

Five novel near-infrared electrochromic aromatic polyimides(PIs) with pendent benzimidazole group were synthesized from 4,4'-diamino-4'-(1-benzylbenzimidazol-2-yl)triphenylamine(named as DBBT) with five different dianhydrides via two-step polymerization process, respectively. The maximum UV-Vis absorption bands of these PIs locate at about 335 nm for solid films due to the π-π* transitions. A reversible pair of distinct redox peaks, that were associated with a noticeable color change from original yellow to blue, was observed in the cyclic voltammetry(CV) test. A new absorption peak emerged at 847 nm in near-infrared(NIR) region with increasing voltage in UV-Vis-NIR spectrum, which indicates that PI can be used as NIR electrochromic material. These novel PIs have good electrochemical stability, appropriate energy levels for the highest occupied molecular orbital(HOMO) and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital(LUMO), in the range of-5.17 e V to-5.20 e V and-2.14 e V to-2.26 e V(versus the vacuum level) determined by cyclic voltammetry method. These values basically consisted with the results of quantum chemical calculation. These polyimides can be used as novel electrochromic and hole transportation materials.     

Derivatives of α,β-dehydroamino acids: V. Intramolecular cyclization of 2-{2-[(<Emphasis Type="Italic">Z</Emphasis>)-1-Benzamido-2-phenylvinyl]acetamidomethyl}benzimidazole

Reaction of 4-benzylidene-2-phenyl-1,3-oxazol-5(4H)-one with 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)ethaneamine led to the formation of 2-{2-[(Z)-1-benzamido-2-phenylvinyl]acetamidomethyl}benzimidazole that in a reaction with hexamethyldisilazane in DMF gave 5-benzylidene-1-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-2-phenyl-3,5-dihydro-4H-imidazol-4-one. In the presence of K₂CO₃ in dioxane the reaction with hexamethyldisilazane resulted in the product of intramolecular addition, N-(4-benzyl-3-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrazino[1,2-a]-benzimidazol-4-yl)benzamide     

Preparation and characterization of poly(amide-imide)/ZnO nanocomposites containing pendent benzoxazole and benzimidazole segments

In the present investigation, novel poly(amid-imide)/zinc oxide nanocomposites (PAI/ZnO NCs) containing benzoxazole and benzimidazole pendent groups with different amounts of modified zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were successfully prepared via the ex situ method. Poly(amid-imide) (PAI) was prepared by direct polycondensation of 2-[3,5- bis(N-trimellitimidoyl)phenyl]benzoxazole (DCA) with 5-(2-benzimidazole)-1,3-phenylenediamine (DAMI) and provided the polymeric matrix with well-designed groups. The surface of ZnO NPs was functionalized with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APS) coupling agent to have a better dispersion and enhancing possible interactions of NPs with functional groups of polymer matrix. The amount of APS bonded to the ZnO surface was determined by thermogravimetric analysis. PAI/ZnO nanocomposites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM analysis showed that the modified ZnO nanoparticles were homogeneously dispersed in polymer matrix. In addition, TGA data indicated an enhancement of thermal stability of the nanocomposite compared with the neat polymer.     

1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of diazomethane to quinoid derivatives of pyrido[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]benzimidazole

Reactions of diazomethane with quinone mono(di)imines and methylidene quinone imines of pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole series occurs by the route of 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition and leads to the formation of quinoid compounds, in particular, previously unknown heterocyclic structures of indazolo[7',6':4,5]imidazo-[2,1-j]quinoline, indazolo[7',6':4,5]imidazo[2,1-e]acridine, indazolo[4',5':4,5]imidazo[2,1-j]quinoline, and indazolo[4',5':4,5]imidazo[2,1-e]acridine.     

New general synthesis of benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]pyrimidine and benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>]quinazoline derivatives

The reactions of benzene-1,2-diamine with 5-substituted 2-(alkylsulfanyl)-4-methylpyrimidin-6(1H)-ones and 2-(propylsulfanyl)- and 5-iodo-2-(propylsulfanyl)-3,4-dihydroquinazolines at 175–185°C under solvent-free conditions unexpectedly afforded benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]-quinazoline, and 2,2′-(benzene-1,2-diyldiimino)bis[pyrimidin-4(3H)-ones]. The described reaction is the first example of synthesis of these heterocyclic systems by fusion of benzimidazole to pyrimidine or quinazoline and is likely to follow ANRORC mechanism.     

Alkylation of 2-(methylsulfanyl)-6-polyfluoroalkylpyrimidin-4(3<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>)-ones with haloalkanes

The alkylation of ambident anions of 2-(methylsulfanyl)-6-(polyfluoroalkyl)pyrimidin-4(3H)-ones with 4-bromobutyl acetate leads to concurrent formation of O- and N-(4-acetoxybutyl) derivatives. Polar aprotic solvents favor formation of the O-isomer, and weakly polar dioxane favors N-alkylation. The reaction of 2-(methylsulfanyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4(3H)-one with an equimolar amount of 1,2-dibromoethane in polar acetonitrile gives a mixture of N,N-, O,O-, and N,O-bridged bis-pyrimidines, as well as N- and O-[2-(methylsulfanyl)ethyl] derivatives, whereas in the presence of 10 equiv of 1,2-dibromoethane the N,O-isomer is formed as the only product. The reaction in weakly polar tetrahydrofuran yields N,N- and N,O-bispyrimidines.     

Two new cadmium(II) coordination polymers with bis(benzimidazole) ligands

Two new cadmium(II) coordination polymers, {[Cd(L1)(tbta)]·H₂O} _n (1) and [Cd(L2)(tbta)] _n (2) (L1 = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, H₂tbta = tetrabromoterephthalic acid and L2 = 1,4-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene) are obtained under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods, IR spectroscopy, TGA and elemental analysis. The L1 and L2 ligands differ by subtle variation of substituents at semi-rigid bis(benzimidazole) bakcbones. Complex 1 features a 3D threefold interpenetrating dia array with a 4-connected 6⁶ topology. Complex 2 displays a 2D {4⁴.6²} sql/Shubnikov tetragonal plane network. Complexes 1 and 2 possess high thermal stabilities and promising fluorescence behavior in the solid state.     

Synthesis of oligosiloxanes with 3-aminopropyl groups and their testing as surfactants in the preparation of polymer microspheres

Polydimethyl-co-methyl(3-aminopropyl)siloxanes differing in the content of amino groups and molecular weight were synthesized by two pathways, namely, by hydrosilylation of oligodimethyl-co-methylhydrоsiloxane with N-(trimethylsilyl)allylamine (TMSAA) and by copolymerization of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane with methyl(3-aminopropyl)cyclosiloxanes. The colloid-chemical properties of the synthesized oligomers were studied. The oligosiloxanes possess high surface activity and can reduce the interfacial tension in the interface surfactant solution in toluene–water to 6.7–4.2 mJ m². Aggregatively stable polystyrene suspensions with particle of 0.5 and 0.8 μm in diameter were obtained in the presence of the synthesized oligomers.     

Photocrosslinkable polynorbornene-based block copolymers with enhanced dielectric and thermal properties

Block copolymers poly(endo-N-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-norbornene-pyrrolidine)-block-poly(exo-N-(cinnamoyloxyethyl)-7-oxanorborn-5-ene-2,3-dicarboximide) (endo-PTNP-b-exo-PCONBI) and poly(exo-N-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-norbornene-pyrrolidine)-block-poly(exo-N-(cinnamoyloxyethyl)-7-oxanorborn-5-ene-2,3-dicarboximide) (exo-PTNP-b-exo-PCONBI) were synthesized by ring-opening metathesis polymerization. The endo- or exo-PTNP served as the high dielectric functional chain, and exo-PCONBI acted as the crosslinking segment. The endo-PTNP-b-exo-PCONBI, in which endo-PTNP has a high content of trans double bond and adopts isotactic configuration, shows a dielectric constant (ε) of 15.5, whereas exo-PTNP-b-exo-PCONBI, in which exo-PTNP has 67% trans double bonds and atactic microstructure, displays relatively low ε of 7.1. The cinnamate groups in exo-PCONBI were crosslinked to form three-dimensional network by cycloaddition reaction under UV irradiation. Exposed to UV-light for 10 min, the cinnamate group in polymer films has a crosslinking conversion of 36%, as determined by UV-Vis absorption measurements. By photocrosslinking, the polymer film has an increased ε of 16.6, a dielectric loss of 0.03, an elevated glass-transition temperature of 137 °C, and an enhanced decomposition temperature of 405 °C, compared to those of polymer films without irradiation.     

Reaction of Imidazoles and Triazoles with 1-(Benzotriazol-1-yl)-2-iodoethanone

Reactions of 2-methyl-1H-imidazole, 1H-benzimidazole, 4H-1,2,4-triazole, and 1H-benzotriazole with 1-(1H-benzotriazol-1-yl)-2-iodoethan-1-one in the absence of a base gave the corresponding N-mono- and N,N′-disubstituted derivatives. 4H-1,2,4-Triazole-3-thiol reacted with 1-(1H-benzotriazol-1-yl)-2-iodoethan-1- one to afford 1-([1,3]thiazolo[2,3-c][1,2,4]triazol-5-yl)-1H-benzotriazolium triiodide.     

Synthesis of 1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-1,3-benzimidazoles,benzothiazoles and 3<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine using DMF in the presence of HMDS as a reagent under the transition-metal-free condition

An operationally simple method for synthesis of benzimidazole and 3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine from o-phenylenediamine or pyridine-3, 4-diamine and N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) in the presence of hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) as a reagent is described. To evaluate the scope of application of this reagent, it was also used to prepare benzothiazole, 1H-perimidine, and benzoxazole, which was successful for benzothiazole and 1H-perimidine but benzoxazole was not formed. This reaction complies with the principles of green chemistry as it does not use toxic solvents, transition metals, or strong acids. The products are obtained in moderate to excellent yields.     

Reactions of trifluoromethanesulfonamide with amides and paraformaldehyde

Two- and three-component condensations of paraformaldehyde with trifluoromethanesulfonamide, acetamide, trifluoroacetamide, 1H-benzotriazole, methanesulfonamide, and malonamide were studied. N-Hydroxymethyl derivatives of trifluoroacetamide and 1H-benzotriazole reacted with trifluoromethanesulfonamide to give N-(trifluoroacetylaminomethyl)- and N-(1H-benzotriazol-1-ylmethyl)-substituted derivatives of tri-fluoromethanesulfonamide, as well as N,N′-methylenebis(trifluoromethylsulfonamide) and N-(trifluoromethyl-sulfonylaminomethyl)trifluoroacetamide as transamination products. Three-component condensation of trifluoromethanesulfonamide with paraformaldehyde and methanesulfonamide led to the formation of 1-methylsulfonyl-3,5-bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine, and the reaction of trifluoromethanesulfonamide with paraformaldehyde and malonamide gave 4,10-bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)-2,4,8,10-tetraazaspiro-[5.5]undecane-1,7-dione whose structure was proved by X-ray analysis.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Biological Activity of Products of Reactions of 3,4-Dioxohexane-1,6-dioic Acid Esters with 2-Aminophenol

Bioactive derivatives of 1,4-benzoxazine have been prepared via reactions of 3,4-dioxohexane-1,6- dioic (ketipic) acid esters with 2-aminophenol. (2'Z)-2,2'-(2-Hydroxy-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-2-yl-3-ilidene)diacetic acid esters or (2Z)-[2-oxo-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-ylidene]acetic acid esters can be formed depending on the conditions. The structures of the products of dialkyl ketipate esters reactions with 2-aminophenol were determined by means of X-ray diffraction. It has been demonstrated that the prepared compounds exhibit antimycotic activity against test cultures of plant pathogenic fungi (Fusauium sp., Alternarium sp., and Bipolaris soraciniana).     

Enantioselective hydrogen transfer hydrogenation on rhodium colloid systems with optically active stabilizers

Hydrogen transfer hydrogenation of acetophenone and methyl benzoylformate with 2-propanol was studied on colloidal systems obtained by reduction of rhodium complexes in the presence of optically active compounds: chiral diamines, quaternary salt (4S,5S)-(–)-N¹,N⁴-dibenzylene-2,3-dihydroxy-N¹,N¹,N⁴,N⁴-tetramethylbutane-1,4-diammonium dichloride and (8S,9R)-(–)-cinchonidine. The increase in the molar ratio modifier/Rh leads to the increase in the enantioneric excess (ee) of the reaction products. The largest ee [43.8% of (R)-1-phenylethanol and 58.2% of methyl ester of (R)-mandelic acid] were achieved for the ratios (8S,9R)-(–)-cinchonadine: Rh = 9: 1 and 3: 1, respectively. The catalyst was characterized by the high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, and thermal analysis.     

Synthesis and Reactivity of Fusion Product of 2-Methylthiazole Fragment to 2-(Furan-2-yl)benzimidazole

Reaction of 1,2-diamino-4-nitrobenzene with furan-2-carbaldehyde in the presence of copper sulfate afforded 2-(furan-2-yl)-5(6)-nitro-1H-benzimidazole. Its N-methylation provided 1-methyl-5(6)-nitro isomers. After reduction of isomers with tin in conc. HCl a pure 3-methyl-2-(furan-2-yl)benzimidazol-5-amine was obtained. The condensation of this amine with acetic anhydride led to the formation of N-[3-methyl-2-(furan-2-yl)benzimidazol-5-yl]acetamide whose treatment with excess P₂S₅ in anhydrous pyridine resulted in the corresponding thioamide. The latter was oxidized with K₃[Fe(CN)₆] in alkaline environment to obtain 2,8-dimethyl-7-(furan-2-yl)-8H-imidazo[4,5-g][1,3]benzothiazole. Its reactions of electrophilic substitution were studied: nitration, bromination, sulfonation, formylation, acylation. The substituent is introduced exclusively in the position 5 of the furan ring.     

Synthesis of arylmethylpyrimidinetriones and pyrimidoquinolinediones with fluorescent and nonlinear-optical properties

5-Arylmethyl-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)pyrimidinetriones and 12-aryl-8,12-dihydrobenzo[f]pyrimido[4,5-b]quinoline-9,11-(7H,10H)diones were synthesized, and their spectral-luminescence and nonlinear-optical properties were examined.     

Crystalline inclusion complexes of diterpenoid isosteviol with aromatic compounds

Crystalline inclusion complexes of diterpenoid isosteviol (ent-16-ketobeyeran-19-oic acid) with individual benzene, o-, m-, p-xylenes, ethylbenzene, isopropylbenzene, o-and m-nitoranilins, benzaldehyde, styrene and naphthalene are obtained and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. As determined by GC and ¹H NMR spectroscopy, isosteviol selectively includes toluene from the equimolar benzene-toluene mixture, o-xylene from a commercial mixture of xylenes, o-and m-nitroanilins from their mixture with p-nitroanilin, and also styrene from styrene-ethylbenzene and styrene-isopropylbenzene mixtures thus yielding crystalline inclusion complexes.