Novel synthesis of 3‐phenylazo‐1,5‐benzothiazepines, ‐1,5‐benzoxazepines and ‐1,5‐benzodiazepines via a one‐pot reaction

Novel polysubstituted ‐1,5‐benzothiazepine, ‐1,5‐benzoxazepine, and ‐1,5‐benzodiazepine were prepared in good yields by the reaction of hydrazono derivatives with o‐thioaminophenol, o‐aminophenol and o‐phenylenediamine via a one‐pot reaction.     

Gold(I)‐Catalyzed 1,4‐ and/or 1,5‐Heteroaryl Migration Reactions through Regiocontrolled Cyclizations

Gold(I)‐catalyzed regioselective cycloisomerizations of furan‐ynes have been described. The reaction provides a concise access to stereodefined trisubstituted alkenes by endo cyclization with concomitant 1,5‐migration of the furanyl group in the presence of unactivated 3 Å molecular sieves. In the absence of molecular sieves, indene products are generated by exo cyclization, followed by 1,4‐furanyl migration/cyclization. The scope for 1,5‐migrations can be extended to other heterocycles, such as benzofurans, thiophenes, and pyrroles.     

Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Racemic 1,5‐Diols: 2‐(1,3‐Diaryl‐3‐hydroxypropyl)cyclohexan‐1‐ol Derivatives

A series of novel racemic 2‐(1,3‐diaryl‐3‐hydroxypropyl)cyclohexan‐1‐ol derivatives were synthesized from 1,5‐diketones. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by spectroscopic methods. The antibacterial activities of obtained chiral 1,5‐diols were investigated against four Gram‐positive and three Gram‐negative bacteria by determining of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) in vitro. Compounds 3b , 3c , and 3d were found to be active against Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli. In addition, compound 3j were found to be moderately active against all tested bacterial strains.     

A Facile and Efficient Synthesis of Arylsulfonamido‐Substituted 1,5‐Benzodiazepines and N‐[2‐(3‐Benzoylthioureido)aryl]‐3‐oxobutanamide Derivatives

A facile and efficient synthesis of 1,5‐benzodiazepines with an arylsulfonamido substituent at C(3) is described. 1,5‐Benzodiazepine, derived from the condensation of benzene‐1,2‐diamine and diketene, reacts with an arylsulfonyl isocyanate via an enamine intermediate to produce the title compounds of potential synthetic and pharmacological interest in good yields (Scheme 1). In addition, reaction of benzene‐1,2‐diamine and diketene in the presence of benzoyl isothiocyanate leads to N‐[2‐(3‐benzoylthioureido)aryl]‐3‐oxobutanamide derivatives (Scheme 2). This reaction proceeds via an imine intermediate and ring opening of diazepine. The structures were corroborated spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this type of cyclization is proposed (Scheme 3).     

A Facile One‐Pot Three‐Component Synthesis of 5‐(Trifluoromethyl)‐4,7‐dihydro‐[1,2,4]‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine Derivatives in Ionic Liquid

An efficient one‐pot synthesis of 5‐(trifluoromethyl)‐4,7‐dihydro‐7‐aryl‐[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine derivatives was performed via the reaction of aryl aldehyde, 3‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazole and ethyl 4,4,4‐trifluoro‐3‐oxobutanoate or 4,4,4‐trifluoro‐1‐phenylbutane‐1,3‐dione in ionic liquid. This method has the advantages of short synthetic route, operational simplicities, mild reaction conditions, high yields and eco‐friendliness.     

Synthesis of Glycaro‐1,5‐lactams and Tetrahydrotetrazolopyridine‐5‐carboxylates: Inhibitors of β‐D‐Glucuronidase and α‐L‐Iduronidase

The known glucaro‐1,5‐lactam 8 , its diastereoisomers 9 – 11 , and the tetrahydrotetrazolopyridine‐5‐carboxylates 12 – 14 were synthesised as potential inhibitors of β‐D ‐glucuronidases and α‐L ‐iduronidases. The known 2,3‐di‐O‐benzyl‐4,6‐O‐benzylidene‐D ‐galactose ( 16 ) was transformed into the D ‐galactaro‐ and L ‐altraro‐1,5‐lactams 9 and 11 via the galactono‐1,5‐lactam 21 in twelve steps and in an overall yield of 13 and 2%, respectively. A divergent strategy, starting from the known tartaric anhydride 41 , led to the D ‐glucaro‐1,5‐lactam 8 , D ‐galactaro‐1,5‐lactam 9 , L ‐idaro‐1,5‐lactam 10 , and L ‐altraro‐1,5‐lactam 11 in ten steps and in an overall yield of 4–20%. The anhydride 41 was transformed into the L ‐threuronate 46 . Olefination of 46 to the (E)‐ or (Z)‐alkene 47 or 48 followed by reagent‐ or substrate‐controlled dihydroxylation, lactonisation, azidation, reduction, and deprotection led to the lactams 8 – 11 . The tetrazoles 12 – 14 were prepared in an overall yield of 61–81% from the lactams 54, 28 , and 67 , respectively, by treatment with Tf₂O and NaN₃, followed by saponification, esterification, and hydrogenolysis. The lactams 8 – 11 and 40 and the tetrazoles 12 – 14 are medium‐to‐strong inhibitors of β‐D ‐glucuronidase from bovine liver. Only the L ‐ido‐configured lactam 10 (K_i = 94 μM ) and the tetrazole 14 (K_i = 1.3 mM ) inhibit human α‐L ‐iduronidase.     

Synthesis of Some New Heterobicyclic Nitrogen Systems Bearing 7H‐1,2,4‐Triazolo[1,5‐d]tetrazol‐6‐yl Moiety for Biological Interest

Reaction of 6‐mercapto‐7H‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐d]tetrazole ( 1 ) wtih 1,2‐phenylenediamine afforded N‐{7H‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐d]tetrazol‐6‐yl}‐1,2‐phenylenediamine which was cyclized to benzimidazolyl‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐d]tetrazoles using various one‐carbon cyclizing agents. Also, the treatment of 1 with maleic anhydride or phthalic anhydride gave the corresponding thio derivatives followed by hydrazinolysis to afford the thio heterobicyclic systems. Former structures of the products have been established upon elemental and spectral analyses.     

Frustrated Lewis Pair‐Catalyzed Cycloisomerization of 1,5‐Enynes via a 5‐endo‐dig Cyclization/Protodeborylation Sequence

The first frustrated Lewis pair‐catalyzed cycloisomerization of a series of 1,5‐enynes was developed. The reaction proceeds via the π‐activation of the alkyne and subsequent 5‐endo‐dig cyclization with the adjacent alkene. The presence of PPh₃ was of utmost importance on the one hand to prevent side reactions (for example, 1,1‐carboboration) and on the other hand for the efficient protodeborylation to achieve the catalytic turnover. The mechanism is explained on the basis of quantum‐chemical calculations, which are in full agreement with the experimental observations.     

Synthesis of New Fused and Spiro 1,5‐Benzodiazepines

[1,3‐Dihydro‐4‐phenyl(1,5)benzodiazepin‐2‐ylidene]malononitrile 1_a was treated with formaline and some different primary amines to give the corresponding pyrimido(1,5)benzodiazepines 2_a–d . Treatment of compound 1_a with halo reagents yielded the corresponding pyrrolobenzodiazepines 3_a,b . The reaction of compound 1_a with active methylenes, bidentates, S,S‐ and N,S‐acetals afforded the corresponding spiro(1,5)‐benzodiazepines 4_a‐c–8_a,b , respectively.     

Synthesis of 3,5‐Diarylcyclohex‐2‐enones by NH4Cl/HCl‐Catalyzed Cyclization and Deacetylation of 4‐Acetylhexane‐1,5‐diones

A new route for the synthesis of 3,5‐diarylcyclohex‐2‐enones is reported. The 4‐acetyl‐1,3‐diarylhexane‐1,5‐diones were obtained by the addition of pentane‐2,4‐dione to chalcones. The reaction of 4‐acetyl‐1,3‐diarylhexane‐1,5‐diones with NH₄Cl/HCl in EtOH under reflux conditions gave the 3,5‐diarylcyclohex‐2‐enones in good yields. All synthesized compounds were characterized by spectroscopic methods (¹H‐, ¹³C‐NMR, and IR), and elemental analyses.     

A New and Efficient Procedure for Synthesis of 1,5‐Benzodiazepine Derivatives in Solution and under Solvent‐Free Conditions

Borax/phosphorous oxychloride (BPO) efficiently catalyzes the preparation of 1,5‐benzodiazepine derivatives of o‐phenylenediamines and ketones in solvent‐free and solution conditions. The reaction proceeds efficiently under ambient conditions giving excellent yields of the products. This new protocol allows the recycling of catalyst with no loss in its potency.     

Regio‐ and stereo‐selectivity in the silylation of 2,6‐diethyl‐3,4,7,8‐tetramethyl‐1,5‐dihydro‐s‐indacene

Disilylation of 2,6‐diethyl‐3,4,7,8‐tetramethyl‐1,5‐dihydro‐s‐indacene is regioselective and stereoselective. The stereoselectivity was modified by changing the experimental conditions, allowing an understanding of the reaction mechanism. The structure of the ‘meso’ diastereoisomer was established by X‐ray diffraction. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A Facile One‐Pot Synthesis of Functionalized 1,5‐Dihydro‐2H‐[1]benzopyrano[2,3‐b]pyridin‐5‐ones

The highly reactive 1 : 1 intermediate generated in the reaction between dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate (=but‐2‐ynedioic acid dialkyl ester) 4 and triphenylphosphine was trapped by 2‐amino‐4‐oxo‐4H‐1‐benzopyran‐3‐carboxaldehydes 5 to yield highly functionalized dialkyl‐1,5‐dihydro‐5‐oxo‐1‐phenyl‐2H‐[1]benzopyrano[2,3‐b]pyridine‐2,3‐dicarboxylates in high yield.     

Alumina Supported 12‐Tungstophosphoric Acid as an Efficient and Reusable Catalyst for Synthesis of 1,5‐Benzodiazepines

Alumina supported 12‐tungstophosphoric acid catalyzes efficiently the reaction of o‐phenylenediamine with ketones under solvent‐free condition to afford the corresponding 1,5‐benzodiazepines in good to excellent yields. The catalyst can be recovered and reused.     

Hetaryl‐1,5 Benzodiazepines—Part I: Synthesis of 3‐pyrimidinyl‐ and Imidazolyl‐1,5‐benzodiazepines

Nucleophilic substitution of 3‐bromo‐4‐phenyl‐1H‐[1,5]benzodiazepin‐2‐one ( 1 ) with thiourea or guanidine in presence of potassium carbonate afforded 1,5‐benzodiazepin‐3‐ylimidothiocarbamate 2 or 1,5‐benzodiazepin‐3‐ylguanidine 3 , respectively. Pyrimidylthiobenzodiazepines 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 were obtained via the reaction of compound 2 with malononitrile dimer, diethyl malonate, methylenemalononitriles, or a mixture of an aldehyde and β‐keto esters or acetylacetone, catalyzed using ceric ammonium nitrate. Reaction of compound 2 or 3 with α‐halo esters, nitriles, and/or ketones afforded imidazoles 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , respectively.     

An Unexpected Double Diels–Alder Reaction of (E)‐2‐Bromo‐4‐aryl‐1,3‐pentadiene Involving [1,5]‐Hydrogen Migration and HBr Elimination: Synthesis of Bicyclo[2.2.2]octene Derivatives

An unexpected double Diels–Alder (DDA) reaction of (E)‐2‐bromo‐4‐aryl‐1,3‐pentadiene was developed and resulted in a series of “butterfly‐like” bicyclo[2.2.2]octene derivatives in moderate to good yields without the need for a metal catalyst. The proposed mechanism involves a [1,5]‐sigmatropic hydrogen migration and HBr elimination. Through this decisive [1,5]‐hydrogen shift step, the electronic properties and steric hindrance of the conjugated diene substrate are completely altered and the DDA reaction of this potential diene synthon is successfully achieved.     

An LC–MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of 1,5‐dicaffeoylquinic acid and 1‐O‐acetylbritannilactone in rat plasma and its application to a pharmacokinetic study

A selective and sensitive liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) method was developed for the simultaneous quantitative determination of 1,5‐dicaffeoylquinic acid (1,5‐DCQA) and 1‐O‐ acetylbritannilactone (1‐O‐ ABL) in rat plasma. Chromatographic separation was performed on a Zorbax Eclipse XDB‐C₁₈ column using isocratic mobile phase consisting of methanol–water–formic acid (70:30:0.1, v /v/v) at a flow rate of 0.25 mL/min. The detection was achieved using a triple‐quadrupole tandem MS in selected reaction monitoring mode. The calibration curves of all analytes in plasma showed good linearity over the concentration ranges of 0.850–213 ng/mL for 1,5‐DCQA, and 0.520–130 ng/mL for 1‐O‐ ABL, respectively. The extraction recoveries were ≥78.5%, and the matrix effect ranged from 91.4 to 102.7% in all the plasma samples. The method was successfully applied for the pharmacokinetic study of the two active components in the collected plasma following oral administration of Inula britannica extract in rats.     

Spectrophotometric Determination of Cimetidine through Charge-transfer Reaction with 1,5-Dichloroanthraquinone as a π-Electron Acceptor

Cimetidine reacting with 1,5-dichloroanthraquinone in acetone solution can produce a charge-transfer complex that shows a strong absorption peak at 343 nm. The absorption value at 343 nm increased with cimetidine concentration in the range of 0.01—0.5 μg/mL, with regression coefficient of 0.9995 and detection limit of 0.006 μg/mL. This simple and sensitive method has been successfully applied to determine cimetidine in tablets and capsules, with average recovery of (98.47±0.92)% and (97.07±1.16)%, respectively. Furthermore, the mole ratio of the complex between cimetidine and 1,5-dichloroanthraquinone is 2∶1, and the mechanism of charge-transfer reaction is explored.     

Umpolung Reactivity of Ynamides: An Unconventional [1,3]‐Sulfonyl and [1,5]‐Sulfinyl Migration Cascade

A regioselective sulfonyl/sulfinyl migration cycloisomerization cascade of alkyne‐tethered ynamides is developed in the presence of XPhosgold catalyst. This reaction is the first example of a general [1,3]‐sulfonyl migration from the nitrogen center to the β‐carbon atom of ynamides, followed by umpolung 5‐endo‐dig cyclization of the ynamide α‐carbon atom to the gold‐activated alkyne, and final deaurative [1,5]‐sulfinylation. This process allows the synthesis of peripherally decorated unconventional 4‐sulfinylated pyrroles with broad scope from N‐propargyl‐tethered ynamides. In contrast, N‐homopropargyl‐tethered ynamides undergo intramolecular tetradehydro Diels–Alder reaction to provide 2,3‐dihydro‐benzo[f]indole derivatives. Control experiments and density‐functional theory studies were used to study the reaction pathways.