The synthesis of benzo[c]cinnoline 5,6-dioxides and related compounds

The preparation of a variety of benzo[c]cinnolines as well as benzo[c]cinnoline monoxides and dioxides by reduction of the corresponding 2,2-dinitrobiphenyls with hydrogen and Raney nickel of low activity is described. The detailed procedures developed produce superior yields of benzo[c]cinnoline monoxides and dioxides. The structure of some intensely-colored red-violet amino, alkylamino, and hydroxybenzo[c]cinnoline monoxides and dioxides is discussed and these are compared with the essentially colorless alkoxyl and acetylamino derivatives. The long wave length band in the U. V. spectrum of the colored compounds is compared.     

Approaches to the synthesis of benzo[c]phenanthridines

6-Methylbenzo[c]phenanthridine derivatives were synthesized via an established route and their cytotoxic activity determined. Attempts to synthesize benzo[c]phenanthridines lacking the 6-methyl group via a 2-ben-zopyrylium intermediate were unsuccessful.     

The synthesis of two benzo[c:d′]diisothiazoles

Two benzo[c:d']diisothiazoles, 8-methylbenzo[1,2-c:5,6-d']diisothiazole and 3-methylbenzo[1,2-c:6,5-d']diisothiazole, have been made by reaction of appropriate aminomethyl-1,2-benzisothiazoles with N-sulfinylmeth-anesulfonamide.     

Preparation of benzo[c][2,7]naphthyridines

A divergent synthesis of substituted benzo[c][2,7]naphthyridines 5a-h is described, which features an intramolecular pyridyne cyclization step as the key reaction. The pyridyne precursors are conveniently prepared from the pyridinium hydrochloride 2 and the requisite anilines. Cyclization of the non-symmetric substrates 3e and 3f did not proceed with significant regioselectivity.     

Effects of proton donors on the electrochemical reduction of benzo[c]cinnoline in acetonitrile

The polarographic behaviour of benzo[c]cinnoline in acetonitrile in the presence of various proton donors (water, phenol, benzoic acid and perchloric acid) is reported. In aprotic medium benzo[c]cinnoline is reduced in two one-electron waves, followed by one two-electron wave. The most probable final reduction product is 2,2′-diaminobiphenyl. The addition of proton donors causes a shift and/or appearance of new polarographic waves, which can be related to the reduction of various protonated species.     

Transition metal complexes with bidentate ligands spanning trans-positions. VI. The preparation of some diaryl- and dialkyl derivatives of 2,11-bis (phosphinomethyl)benzo [c]phenanthrene

The preparation of the ditertiary phosphines 2,11-bis (di-m-tolylphosphinomethyl)benzo [c]phenanthrene ( 1b ), 2,11-bis (di-p-anisylphosphinomethyl)benzo-[c]phenanthrene ( 1c ), 2,11-bis (di-m-trifluoromethylphenylphosphinomethyl) benzo-[c]phenanthrene ( 1d ), 2,11-bis (dicyclohexylphosphinomethyl)benzo [c]phenanthrene ( 1e ) and 2,11-bis [di-(t-butyl)phosphinomethyl]benzo [c]phenanthrene ( 1f ), by a combination of synthetic routes is described.     

The synthesis of novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems via photocyclization. 9. Phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline,benzo[f]phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline,and benzo[h]-phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline

The synthesis of three novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems are reported via photocyclization. The specific final products in these ring systems are: phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 13 ), benzo[h]-phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 14 ), and benzo[f]phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 15 ).     

Quino[1,2-c]quinazolines. I. Synthesis of quino[1,2-c]quinazolinium derivatives and the related indazolo[2,3-a]quinoline derivatives as analogs of the antitumor benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids

9,10-Dimethoxy-1,2,3,4,12,13-hexahydro-1-oxoquino[1,2-c]quinazolinium perchlorate, 1,2,3,4,13,24-hexahydro-1-oxo[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]quino[1,2-c]quinazolinium perchlorate, 6-methyl-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxyquino-[1,2-c]quinazolinium perchlorate and 2,3-dimethoxy-13-methyl[1,3]dioxolo[4′,5′:6,7]quino[1,2-c]quinazolinium perchlorate were synthesized as analogs of the potent antitumor benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids nitidine and fagaronine. The related 2,3,8,9-tetramethoxyindazolo[2,3-a]quinoline and 2,3-dimethoxy[1,3]dioxolo-[4,5-g]indazolo[2,3-a]quinoline were also synthesized. Further, the novel formation of 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(2-ethylamino-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)quinoline via reductive alkylation with Raney nickel in refluxing ethanol is also reported.     

Synthesis and characterization of fluorene tethered benzo[c]thiophene/benzo[c]selenophene analogs

Synthesis of 9,9-dialkyl/diarylfluorene based benzo[c]thiophene/benzo[c]selenophenes is presented. The synthesis of benzo[c]thiophene analogs is also realized with fluorene containing one or two thiophene units. The optical and electrochemical studies of fluorenyl benzo[c]heterocycles are correlated with their structures.     

ENDOR study on the anion radical of benzo[c]cinnoline

The ENDOR spectrum was obtained for the benzo[c]cinnoline anion radicalin 1,2-dimethoxyethane. The hfs constants of the protons correspond with those found by EPR spectroscopy, and also agree well with the qualitative tendency of the reported spin density distributions by HMO calculation.     

The synthesis of novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems via photocyclization. 2 . Benzo[h][1]benzothieno[2,3-c]quinoline and benzo[h][1]benzothieno[2,3-c]quinoline

The synthesis of two previously unknown unsubstituted heterocyclic ring systems namely, benzo[h][1]benzothieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 6 ) and benzo[f][1]benzothieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 12 ) is reported. These two novel ring systems have been assembled by photocyclization of the appropriate amides.     

Synthesis and characterization of benzo[c]thiophene analogs incorporating benzo[b]thiophene/1-hexylindole/benzo[b]furan

Synthesis of 1,3-disubstituted benzo[c]thiophene analogs incorporating heterocycles such as benzo[b]thiophene/1-hexylindole/benzo[b]furan and thiophene units is described. Optical and electrochemical studies of the benzo[c]thiophene analogs are also reported.     

The synthesis of benzo[b]phenanthro[d]thiophenes and anthra[b]benzo[d]thiophenes

The synthesis of benzo[b]phenanthro[2, 3-d]thiophene ( 5 ), benzo[b]phenanthro[4, 3-d]thiophene ( 6 ), benzo-[b]phenanthro[2, 1-d]thiophene ( 9 ), benzo[b]phenanthro[3, 2-d]thiophene ( 14a ), anthra[1, 2-b]benzo[d]thiophene ( 24 ), anthra[2, 3-b]benzo[d]thiophene ( 29 ) and anthra[2, 1-b]benzo[d]thiophene ( 30 ) is described as well as the preparation of 13-methylbenzo[b]phenanthro[3, 2-d]thiophene ( 14b ).     

Synthesis of some benzo[h]quinoline derivatives

Reaction between 6-methoxy-1-tetralone, methyl propiolate and an ammonia-saturated methanolic solution led to 5,6-dihydro-8-methoxybenzo[h]quinolin-2(1H)-one in good yields. Subsequent aromatization, chlorination, substitution and demethylation enabled us to prepare 2-amino-substituted benzo[h]quinoline derivatives. These compounds, which are structurally related to the antitumor benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids by deletion of a ring, were tested on cultured murine lymphoblastic leukaemia cells (L1210). Results showed that they are devoid of cytotoxicity.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Thienothiophene Conjugated Benzo[c]Thiophene Analogs

Syntheses of thienothiophene tethered benzo[c]thiophene analogs starting from thienothiophenyl lactone are reported. The benzo[c]thiophenes containing thienothiophene unit upon Vilsmeier–Haack formylation followed by condensation with malononitrile/thiophene‐2‐acetonitrile furnished corresponding cyano‐vinylenes. Optical and electrochemical properties of thienothiophene conjugated benzo[c]thiophene analogs are correlated with their structures.     

Electrophilic substitution in benzo[b]thieno- and benzo[b]furo[2,3-c]pyridines. Use of the nuclear overhauser effect for determination of substitution position

The site of electrophilic substitution in benzo[b]thieno- and benzo[b]furo[2,3-c]pyridines has been determined using the nuclear Overhauser effect and by a method based on the difference in reactivity of the isomeric products.L. M. Litvinenko Institute for Physicoorganic Chemistry and Carbon Chemistry. Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Donetsk 340114. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 9, pp. 1199–1202, September, 1997.     

Synthesis of benzo[4,5]phenaleno[1,9-bc]thiophene and benzo[4,5]phenaleno[9,1–6c]thiophene

Two pentacyclic thiophenes, benzo[4,5]phenaleno[1,9–6c]thiophene ( 1 ) and benzo[4,5]phenaleno[9,1-bc]-thiophene (2) were synthesized via the corresponding 3-methylphenanthro[2,1-b]thiophene (7) and 1-methylanthra[2,1–6]thiphene ( 19 ).     

Overcrowded molecules. V. 3,10-dimethyl-1,12-bis(2-pyridyl)benzo[c] phenanthrene-2,11-diol

The bis ketene acetal adduct of 4a,10a-diazoniaanthra[1,2-α]anthracene diperchlorate ( 10 ) was used to prepare the highly overcrowded benzo[c]phenanthrene 2 by a known procedure. Its oxidation with cupric chloride provided the isoxazolium zwitterion, 3 , via an intramolecular cyclization.     

Synthesis of 1,3-disubstituted benzo[c]thiophene analogs containing benzo[b]thiophene/benzo[b]pyrrole

The synthesis of 1,3-disubstituted benzo[c]thiophene analogs incorporating benzo[b]thiophene/benzo[b]pyrrole units is described.     

Tetracyclic benzodiazepines. 4. Synthesis of the novel benzo[c]pyrrolo[1,2,3-ef][1,5]benzodiazepine ring system,and derivatives with potential antipsychotic activity

The synthesis of the novel benzo[c]pyrrolo[1,2,3-ef][1,5]benzodiazepine ring system is described. This was achieved by cyclization of an appropriately substituted (7-aminoindolin-1-yl)benzamide or benzoic acid. The resulting tetracyclic lactams were reacted with N-methylpiperazine in the presence of titanium tetrachloride to provide derivatives which were tested for potential antipsychotic activity.