An efficient synthesis of ferrocenyl substituted 3-cyanopyridine derivatives under ultrasound irradiation

An efficient synthesis of 2-alkoxy-4-aryl-6-ferrocenyl-3-cyanopyridines via the condensation of ferrocenyl substituted chalcones with malononitrile in a freshly prepared sodium alkoxide solution under ultrasound irradiation was investigated. Especially noteworthy, the reaction of 1-ferrocenyl-3-(pyridin-2-yl)prop-2-ene-1-one with malononitrile afforded 2-alkoxy-4-pyridyl-6-ferrocenylpyridine, with the loss of CN group on the 3-position of pyridine ring was first observed.     

An efficient synthesis of new thiazolopyrimidinones under microwave irradiation

7‐Chloromethyl‐6‐nitro‐5H‐thiazolo[3,2‐a]pyrimidin‐5‐one ( 2 ) is obtained by cyclocondensation of 2‐aminothiazole with ethyl 4‐chloroacetoacetate. This product was shown to react with various nitronate or malonate anions under microwave irradiation to give potentially bioactive 6‐nitro‐5H‐thiazolo[3,2‐a]pyrimidin‐5‐ones. Extension to other anions centered on S atom allows for the generalization this synthetic procedure.     

An efficient synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones catalyzed by thiamine hydrochloride in water under ultrasound irradiation

An environmentally benign aqueous Biginelli protocol for the synthesis of substituted 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones using thiamine hydrochloride as a catalyst has been achieved. These ultrasound-assisted reactions proceed efficiently in water in the absence of organic solvent. Utilization of ultrasound irradiation, simple reaction conditions, isolation, and purification makes this manipulation very interesting from an economic and environmental perspective.     

Rapid and efficient synthesis of five- to eight-membered cyclic aminals under ultrasound irradiation

A simple, efficient, and green procedure has been developed for the synthesis of cyclic aminals from alkylenediamines and aqueous formaldehyde under ultrasound irradiation. Applying this methodology a series of five-to eight-membered 1,3-dibenzyl substituted aminals were synthesized in excellent yields after short reaction times. Results were compared to thermal conventional method. All novel compounds were identified and characterized by ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra.     

An efficient and solvent-free one-pot synthesis of dihydropyrimidinones under microwave irradiation

An efficient synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one derivatives using formic acid as catalyst, from aldehydes,β-ketoester and urea(thiourea) without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described. Compared with the classical Biginelli reaction, this new method has the advantage of good yields (77-94% for aromatic aldehydes) and short reaction time (3-8 min).     

An efficient synthesis of ferrocenyl substituted 1,5-diketone and cyclic α,β-unsaturated ketones under ultrasound irradiation

Michael reactions of deoxybenzoin or dibenzyl ketone with ferrocenyl substituted chalcones catalyzed by sodium hydroxide under ultrasound irradiation can afford the corresponding Michael adducts with excellent yields. It presents a convenient, efficient and simple method for the preparation of ferrocenyl substituted 1,5-diketone compounds in the presence of ultrasound irradiation. In addition, the formation of cyclic, α,β-unsaturated ketones via the reactions of dibenzyl ketone with ferrocenyl substituted chalcones were found, and characterized by X-ray crystal structure analysis.     

Straightforward and highly efficient catalyst-free one-pot synthesis of dithiocarbamates under solvent-free conditions

[Structure: see text] A highly efficient and simple synthesis of dithiocarbamates is possible based on the one-pot reaction of amines, CS2, and alkyl halides without using a catalyst under solvent-free conditions. The mild reaction conditions, high yields, and broad scope of the reaction illustrate the good synthetic utility of this method. The reaction is a highly atom-economic process for production of S-alkyl thiocarbamates and successfully can be used in high quantities in the pharmaceutical or agrochemical industries.     

An efficient protocol for the solid-phase synthesis of glycopeptides under microwave irradiation

A standardized and smooth protocol for solid-phase glycopeptides synthesis under microwave irradiation was developed. Double activation system was proved to allow for highly efficient coupling of Tn-Ser/Thr and bulky core 2-Ser/Thr derivatives. Versatility and robustness of the present strategy was demonstrated by constructing a Mucine-1 (MUC1) fragment and glycosylated fragments of tau protein. The success of this approach relies on the combination of microwave energy, a resin consisting totally of polyethylene glycol, a low excess of sugar amino acid and the "double activation" method.     

An efficient and solvent-free one-pot synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines under microwave irradiation

An efficient synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines using lanthanum oxide as a catalyst from aldehydes,β-ketoester and ammonium acetate without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described.Compared with the classical Hantzsch reaction,this new method has the advantage of good yield(90-98%) and short reaction time(40-80 s).     

An efficient synthesis of substituted cytosines and purines under focused microwave irradiation

A rapid nucleophilic displacement reaction of 6-chloropurine, 2-amino-6-chloropurine and 5-bromocytosine with various nucleophiles under focused microwave irradiation is described. Using this method, the desired products were obtained with the yields up to 99% in a short reaction time.     

One-pot synthesis of dithiocarbamates accelerated in water

Highly efficient one-pot reactions of amines and carbon disulfide with alpha,beta-unsaturated compounds were carried out in water under a mild and green procedure with high yields.     

Improved synthesis of dihydrothiophenes derivatives under ultrasound irradiation

A series of dihydrothiphenes derivatives were synthesized via the four‐component reaction of aldehyde, malononitrile, 1,3‐thiazolidinedione, and piperidine at room temperature under ultrasound irradiation. Compared with the conventional methods, the remarkable advantages of this method are operational simplicity, higher yield, and shorter reaction time. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2011).     

An efficient synthesis of novel l-rhamnose based non-ionic surfactants under controlled microwave irradiation

The scope and limitations of microwave-assisted glycosylation for the preparation of various alkyl l-rhamnoside amphiphiles were investigated. Straightforward coupling of hydrophilic unprotected sugar and hydrophobic high molecular weight alcohols, in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid as a promoter, yielded structurally different compounds in very good yields (37–87%). A homologous series including 17 examples of alkyl α-l-rhamnoside amphiphiles varying in chain structure (C₄–C₂₀) is reported. The structures of the new derivatives were determined by NMR spectroscopy and quantum chemical calculations. Molecular geometry optimizations of different ring forms (¹C₄ and ⁴C₁) and anomeric configurations were carried out using DFT calculations. Herein we demonstrate the advantages of microwave irradiation for the preparation of a broad variety of linear and branched-chain alkyl α-l-rhamnosides. The application of this approach to the synthesis of new natural non-ionic surfactants makes this method attractive because of their potential use in biomedical and pharmaceutical chemistry.     

An efficient one‐pot synthesis of dispiropyrrolidine derivatives through 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reactions under ultrasound irradiation

A series of dispiropyrrolidine derivatives were synthesized via the three‐component 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction of isatin, sarcosine and 5‐arylidene‐1,3‐thiazolidine‐2,4‐dione or 5‐arylidene‐4‐thioxo‐1,3‐thiazolidine‐2‐one in ethanol under ultrasound irradiation. This protocol has the advantages of mild reaction conditions, higher yields, and shorter reaction time. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2011).     

Rapid and efficient synthesis of 1-arylpiperazines under microwave irradiation

1-Arylpiperazines, finding wide applicability in pharmaceuticals were synthesized easily under microwave irradiation from bis(2-chloroethyl)amine hydrochloride and substituted anilines without any solvent. The reaction time was just 1–3 mins. 1-Arylpiperazines were synthesized in 53 to 73% yields. Potent serotonin ligands like Trifluoromethylphenylpiperazine (TFMPP) and 3-Chlorophenylpiperazine (mCPP) were also prepared in just 1 min. and 2 mins. respectively.     

An efficient synthesis of embelin derivatives through domino Knoevenagel hetero Diels-Alder reactions under microwave irradiation

The synthesis of novel pyrano embelin derivatives has been achieved through domino Knoevenagel hetero Diels-Alder reactions of embelin (1) with paraformaldehyde and electron rich alkenes. This synthetic approach is highly efficient when microwave irradiation is used.     

An efficient one-pot, two-step synthesis of 4-substituted 1-heteroarylpiperazines under microwave irradiation conditions

A highly efficient one-pot, two-step microwave procedure has been developed for the synthesis of 4-substituted 1-heteroarylpiperazines. Microwave heating of heteroaryl chlorides with 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) at 160 °C for 15 min yielded 1-heteroaryl-4-(2-chloroethyl)piperazines, which could be further reacted with various nucleophiles, again under microwave irradiation conditions, to give an array of 4-substituted 1-heteroarylpiperazines in good to excellent yields.     

An efficient one‐pot synthesis of novel pyrimidoquinoline derivatives under microwave irradiation without catalyst

A series of pyrimidoquinoline derivatives were synthesized through one‐pot condensation of 2,6‐diaminopyrimidin‐4‐one, aldehyde and cyclic a 1,3‐dicarbonyl compound in glycol under microwave irradiation without catalyst. The protocol in the absence of catalyst has the advantage of good yield (87‐95%), short reaction time (4‐7 min) and an environmentally friendly technique.