Synthesis of 1- and 2-Carbamoylalkyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole and 9-Carbamoylalkyl-2,3,4,4a,9,9a-hexahydro-1H-carbazole Derivatives

Treatment of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo- and 1,2,3,4,10,10a-hexahydropyrimido[1,2-a]indol-2-one derivatives with formic acid gave 1-carbamoylalkyl-2,3,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indoles. 9-Carbamoylmethyl- and 9-(2-carbamoylethyl)-4a-methyl-2,3,4,4a,9,9a-hexahydro-1H-carbazoles were prepared from 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H,4H-imidazo- and 1,2,6,7,8,8a-hexahydro-5H-pyrimido[2,1-k]carbazolones in a similar manner. Synthesis of 2-(2-carbamoylpropyl)-2,3,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole was carried out by reduction of 1,3-dihydrospiro[2H-indolo-2,2'-piperidine] derivative with Zn in acetic acid solution.     

Condensation of 1-carbamoylmethyl-2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride with aromatic aldehydes

The reaction of 1-carbamoylmethyl-2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride with various aromatic aldehydes in acetic acid and the subsequent workup of the intermediate styrylic derivatives with strong bases yielded 9a-(2-arylethenyl)-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-one derivatives. Condensation of the mentioned salt with salicylaldehyde in acidic or basic medium afforded the derivative of l-carbamoylmethylspiro[benzopyran-2,2-indole]. Alkylation of the latter compound with benzyl chloride in the presence of potassium hydroxide gave 9a-[2-(2-benzyloxyphenyl)ethenyl]-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-one.Department of Organic Chemistry, Kaunas University of Technology, LT-3028 Kaunas, Lithuania Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 761–769, June, 2000.     

Synthesis and ring transformations of 1-amino-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]indol-2(9H)-ones

Heating 1-carbamoylmethyl-2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolinium chloride in the presence of hydrazine bishydrate produces regioselectively the five-membered heterocycle 1-amino-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9,9,9a-trimethylimidazo[1,2-a]indol-2(9H)-one. The assignment of the structure is based on extensive ¹H, ¹³C and ¹⁵N NMR spectroscopic studies. No ring-chain tautomerism of the 1-amino-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]indol-2(9H)-one was observed to open-chain hydrazides or the corresponding six-membered 1,2,10,10a-tetrahydro[1,2,4]triazino[4,3-a]indol-3(4H)-one. Further transformations of 1-amino-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]indol-2(9H)-one were performed by treatment with aromatic aldehydes, acid chlorides and isocyanates giving access to 40 novel hydrazones, N,N′-diacylhydrazines, N-acyl-N′-carbamoylhydrazines and 1,3,4-oxadiazoles.     

Synthesis of 3,9,9,9a-tetramethyl-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]-indol-2-ones by reaction of 2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indole with 2-bromopropionamides

Alkylation of 2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indole with 2-bromopropionamide and the subsequent treatment of the formed 1-(1-carbamoylethyl)-2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium bromide with a base afforded 3,9,9,9a-tetramethyl-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-one. Condensation of the 1-(1-carbamoylethyl)-2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium salt with 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde gave a mixture of diastereomeric 1-(1-carbamoylethyl)spiro[2H-indole-2,3-[3H]naphtho[2,1-b]pyrans].Published in Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No 11, pp. 1690–1694, November, 2004.     

Synthesis of 9-arylamino- and (Z)-9-arylimino-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indoles by reactions of 2-(pyrrol-1-yl)benzaldehydes with aryl amines

Heating mixtures of 2-(pyrrol-1-yl)benzaldehydes and aryl amines under argon afforded 9-arylamino-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indoles, via cyclization of the resulting 2-(pyrrol-1-yl)benzaldimine intermediates. Heating in the presence of oxygen afforded (Z)-9-arylimino-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indoles, which were successfully hydrolyzed with hydrochloric acid to give pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-9-ones.     

Bromination of Substituted 5H-Imidazo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-triazepin-4-ones and -thiones

The reactions of substituted 5H-imidazo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-triazepin-4-ones and -thiones with bromine and N-bromosuccinimide have been studied. Derivatives of 3- and 8-bromo-, 3,8-dibromoimidazo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-triazepine and 5H-2-bromomethyl-3-methyl-7,8-diphenylimidazo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-triazepin-4-one are formed, depending on the degree of substitution, the nature of the brominating agent, and the reaction conditions.     

Synthesis of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]indole-2-thione and 1,5,6,10b-Tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]-isoquinoline-2(3H)-thione derivatives

Thionation of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-one derivative with Lawessons reagent in boiling toluene afforded 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indole-2-thione derivative. Alkylation of the latter with ethyl iodide in DMF in the presence of a strong base gave 2-ethylthio-9,9,9a-trimethyl-9,9a-dihydro-3H-imidazo[1,2-a]indole. 1,5,6,10b-Tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinoline-2(3H)-thiones were synthesized by thionation of the corresponding carbonyl substrates.Published in Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No 11, pp. 1695–1700, November, 2004.     

Cyclization of Nitrospirobenzopyrans to Bridged Benzoxazepino[3,2-a]indoles

Summary. Condensation of 1-substituted 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones with 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde afforded 1′-[(N-monosubstituted carbamoyl)methyl]indoline nitrospirobenzopyrans. Treatment of the latter with strong base led to the formation of a mixture of cis/trans-5a,13-methano-1,3-benzoxazepino[3,2-a]indoles. Results of semiempirical calculations gave evidence that such a transformation of nitrospirobenzopyrans to bicyclic indole derivatives could proceed via a single transition state, where the negatively charged carbon atom attacks the vinylic double bond of the spiropyran system.     

Synthesis of 1-substituted 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones

1-R-9,9,9a-Trimethyl-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones and the corresponding 2-methylene-2,3-dihydroindoles were obtained by the reaction of 2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indole with a number of N-substituted chloroacetic acid amides and subsequent reaction of the resulting quaternary salts with bases. The kinetics of intramolecular cyclization of 1-(N-alkylcarbamoylethyl)-2-methylene-2,3-dihydroindoles under the influence of acetic acid were studied. Under the influence of strong protic acids 1-R-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones undergo decyclization and are converted to 3H-indolium salts.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 11, pp. 1485–1489, November, 1986.     

Imidazo[1,5-a]- and Thiazolo[3,4-a]quinoxalines Based on 3-(a-Thiocyanobenzyl)quinoxalin-2(1H)-one

When 3-(a-thiocyanobenzyl-2(1H)-one is heated, competing processes of [a]-annelation of the imidazole or thiazole rings occurs with formation of imidazo[1,5-a]- and thiazolo[3,4-a]quinoxalin-4(5H)-ones.     

Efficient synthesis of 9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-9-one derivatives based on active manganese dioxide promoted intramolecular cyclization

A series of 9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-9-ones have been prepared via in-situ sequential oxidation of [2-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl]methanols promoted by active manganese dioxide. The procedure led to title compounds in good yields under mild conditions, without the need to isolate the intermediate aldehydes.     

Synthesis of 5-Phenyl-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines

Syntheses are reported for a series of 2-alkylamino-6-phenyl-4-trifluoromethylpyridines. The reaction of 3-cyano-2-(hydroxyalkylamino)-6-phenyl-4-trifluoromethylpyridines with thionyl chloride gave the corresponding 2-(chloroalkylamino)pyridines, 8-cyano-5-phenyl-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines, and 9-cyano-6-phenyl-8-trifluoromethyl-2,3,4-trihydropyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidines. X-ray diffraction structural analysis was used to study 8-cyano-5-phenyl-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine.     

The Use of 4-(Bromomethylene)-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one as “Masked” α-Bromo-α'-Hydroxy Ketone in the Synthesis of Heterocyclic Systems

4-(Bromomethylene)-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one was obtained on the basis of the readily obtainable 4-methylene-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one. It forms 2-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl-2-propanol with 2-aminopyridine, 11a-hydroxy-1,1-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,5,11,11a-tetrahydro[1,3]oxazolo[3,4-a]pyrido[1,2-d]-10-pyrazinium bromide with 2-(aminomethyl)pyridine, and the corresponding derivative of 4-hydroxyoxazolidin-2-one with 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethylamine. The last product was converted by intramolecular amidoalkylation without isolation into 10b-(bromomethyl)-8,9-dimethoxy-1,1-dimethyl-1,5,6,10b-tetrahydro[1,3]oxazolo[3,4-a]isoquinolin-3-one.     

Alkylation of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones

Reaction of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones with dimethyl sulfate and haloalkanes in DMF or DMSO in the presence of potassium hydroxide gives the 1-substituted 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones (N-substituted products) and 9,9a-dihydro-3H-imidazo[1,2-a]indoles (O-substituted products). The latter, on treatment with acids and bases, are converted into 1-alkoxycarbonylmethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indoles. 1-Ethoxycarbonyl-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indoles on treatment with lithium aluminohydride undergoes cyclization to 2,3,9,9a-tetrahydrooxazolo[3,2-a]indole.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 49–53, January, 1988.     

Spatial Configuration of Derivatives of 5,5a,6,7-Tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole and 6,7-Dihydro-5aH-pyrido[1,2-b]benzoxazole

The spatial configurations of 7,9-diphenyl-5a,6-tetramethylene-5,5a,6,7-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole and 7,9-diphenyl-5a,6-tetramethylene-2,5a,6,7-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazol-2-one have been established by X-ray crystallography. Analogous configurations are proposed for a series of other derivatives of 5,5a,6,7-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazoles and some derivatives of 6,7-dihydro-5aH-pyrido[1,2-b]benzoxazoles on the basis of ¹H NMR spectroscopic data and the results of quantum chemical calculations using the MNDO, AM1, and PM3 methods.     

Synthesis of 2-Aryl-2,3-dihydro-4H-[1,3]thiazino[3,2-a]benzimidazol-4-ones and 7-Aryl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-5H-imidazo[2,1-b]-1,3-thiazin-5-ones

The reaction of 2-mercaptobenzimidazole, 5-ethoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole, and 2-mercaptoimidazoline with cinnamoyl chloride, its derivatives, and heteroanalogs was studied. Convenient methods were found for the synthesis of 2-aryl-2,3-dihydro-4H-[1,3]thiazino[3,2-a]benzimidazol-4-ones and 7-aryl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-5H-imidazo[2,1-b]-1,3-thiazin-5-ones.     

Xylogranatinin,a new pyrido[1, 2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]pyrazine alkaloid from the fruit of a Chinese mangrove <Emphasis Type="Italic">Xylocarpus granatum</Emphasis>

9-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-one, a new pyrido[1,2-a]pyrazine alkaloid named xylogranatinin, was isolated from the fruit of a Chinese mangrove Xylocarpus granatum. Its structure was elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data, especially 2D NMR techniques including HSQC and HMBC. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that a pyrido[1,2-a]pyrazine alkaloid was found as a natural product. Published in Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 351–352, July–August, 2007.     

Formylation of Furyl-substituted Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine and Imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole

Vilsmeier formylation of 2-(2-furyl)-substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, and also 6-(2-furyl)imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole with 1 mole of reagent occurs at the free position of the imidazole ring, while with an excess of the reagent it also occurs at the position 5 of the furyl group.     

1,2,3,9a-Tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indoles

When derivatives of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-one or 1-carbamoylmethyl-2-methylene-2,3-dihydroindole are reacted with lithium aluminum hydride, derivatives of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indole are formed. Under the same conditions 1-(N-phenylcarbamoylmethyl)-2-methylene-2,3-dihydroindole is not cyclized to an imidazo[1,2-a]indole. WHen treated with proton acids imidazo[1,2-a]indoles are converted to 3H-indolium salts. Opening of the imidazolidine ring is also found when imidazo[1,2-a]indole is acylated with benzoyl chloride.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 227–230, February, 1987.     

Synthesis of Precursors of Heterocyclic cis-β-Amino Alcohols by Intramolecular Amidoalkylation of 4-Hydroxyoxazolidin-2-ones

The reaction of intramolecular amidoalkylation of 4-hydroxyoxazolidin-2-ones leads to formation of novel and rare heterocyclic systems: substituted 1,5,6,10b-tetrahydro[1,3]oxazolo[4,3-a]isoquinolin-3-ones, 3a,4,5,10b-tetrahydro[1,3]dioxolo[4',5':6,7]naphtho[1,2-d][1,3]oxazol-2(1H)-ones, and 5,6,10,10a-tetrahydro-1H-di[1,3]oxazolo[3,4-d:4,3-g][1,4]diazepine-3,8-diones. Mild reaction conditions and the simplicity of isolation of the compounds formed make it possible to obtain the indicated heterocycles in high yields.