Synthesis of diverse benzo[1,4]oxazin-3-one-based compounds using 1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene

This paper discusses the synthesis of benzo[1,4]oxazin-3-one-based compounds from 1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (1), including benzo[1,4]oxazin-3-ones (5-11) and five novel benzo[1,4]oxazin-3-one-based tricycles: 6-hydroxy-4H-1-oxa-4,5,8-triazaanthracen-3-one (14), 3,8-dihydro-5-oxa-1,3,8-triazacyclopenta-[b]-naphthalene-7-one (15, 17, 21), 3,8-dihydro-5-oxa-1,2,3,8-tetraazacylopenta[b]-naphthalene-7-one (16, 20), 3,8-dihydro-1H-5-oxa-1,3,8-triazacyclopenta[b]-naphthalene-2,7-dione (18, 22), and 5,8-dihydro-4H-1-oxa-4,5,8-triazaanthracene-3,6,7-trione (19). Finally, a chemical library based on 15 was synthesized in parallel solution-phase reactions.     

1, 5, 6, 7-Tetrahydro-2H-[1,4]diazepin-5,7-dione aus Malonimiden und 3-Dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirin

1, 5, 6, 7-Tetrahydro-2H-[1, 4]diazepin-5, 7-diones from Malonimides and 3-Dimethylamino-2, 2-dimethyl-2H-azirine Reaction of the aminoazirine 1 with malonimides of type 7 in 2-propanol at room temperature leads to the 1,4-diazepine derivatives of type 9 (Scheme 3). The structure of 6, 6-diethyl-3-dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-1,5,6, 7-tetrahydro-2H- [1,4] diazepin-5, 7-dione ( 9a ) has been proved by single crystal X-ray analysis (Chapter 4). Reduction of the 7-membered heterocycle 9a with sodium borohydride yields the perhydro-[1,4]diazepin-5, 7-dione 10 , while 9a in ethanol at 60° undergoes a ring contraction to the 4 H-imidazole derivative 11a (Scheme 4): Mechanisms of these two reactions are discussed in comparison with previously reported reactions (Chapter 5).     

Palladium-catalyzed heteroannulation leading to heterocyclic structures with two heteroatoms: a highly regio- and stereoselective synthesis of (Z)-4-alkyl-2-alkyl(aryl)idene-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazines and (Z)-3-alkyl(aryl)idene-4-tosyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazines.

A highly convenient method has been developed for the synthesis of (Z)-4-alkyl-2-alkyl(aryl)idene-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazines 9 and (Z)-3-alkyl(aryl)idene-4-tosyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazines 34-38 through palladium-copper-catalyzed reactions. Aryl halides 7 reacted with 2-[N-alkyl(benzyl)-N-prop-2'-ynyl]aminophenyl tosylate 6 in the presence of (PPh3)2PdCl2 (3 mol %), CuI(5 mol %) in triethylamine at room temperature to yield 2-[N-alkyl(benzyl)-N-(3-aryl-prop-2'-ynyl)]-aminophenyl tosylates 8 in extremely good yields (72-96%). The latter could then be cyclized with KOH in ethanol-water to Z-9 in a highly regio- and stereoselective manner. Similarly, palladium-copper-catalyzed reaction of 2-(prop-2'-ynyloxy)aniline (21) with aryl iodides 7 led to 22-26 which after tosylation and cyclization with cuprous iodide in CH3CN in the presence of K2CO3 and Bu4-NBr led to the (Z)-3-alkyl(aryl)idene-4-tosyl 3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazines 34-38 in good overall yields. The Z-stereochemistry of the products was established from 1H NMR spectra, 3JCH values (between vinylic proton and methylenic carbon of the heterocyclic ring), NOE experiments, and X-ray analysis. The method was also found to be suitable for the synthesis of bis(benzoxazinylated) derivatives 17, 39, and 2-alkyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazines 18. Our method for the synthesis of 3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazines is highly efficacious, using easily available starting materials under very mild conditions. Also the synthesis of some novel 5-substituted uracil derivatives 40 and 41 containing the benzoxazinyl moiety and of potential biological interest is being reported.     

Benzofused tricycles based on 2-quinoxalinol

This paper describes our recent efforts to synthesize novel compound scaffolds integrating 2-quinoxalinol with privileged structures of 1,3-dihydro-benzoimidazol-2-one, 1,3-dihydro-benzoimidazole-2-thione, 3-hydroxy-1H-quinoxalin-2-one, 2H-benzo[1,4]oxazin-3-ol, 2H-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-ol, and 1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-benzo[1,4]diazepin-2-one, respectively. Eight novel benzofused tricycles and their substituent diversity points were developed. These include pyrazino[2,3-g]quinoxaline-2,8-diol (I), 3-hydroxy-6,8,9,10-tetrahydro-1,4,6,10-tetraaza-cyclohepta[b]naphthalen-7-one (II), 6-hydroxy-4H-1-oxa-4,5,8-triaza-anthracen-3-one (III), 6-hydroxy-4H-1-thia-4,5,8-triaza-anthracen-3-one (IV), 6-hydroxy-1,1-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-1lambda(6)-thia-4,5,8-triaza-anthracen-3-one (V), 6-hydroxy-1,3-dihydro-imidazo[4,5-g]quinoxalin-2-one (VI), 6-hydroxy-1,3-dihydro-imidazo[4,5-g]quinoxaline-2-thione (VII), and 7-hydroxy-1,4-dihydro-pyrazino[2,3-g]quinoxaline-2,3-dione (VIII). This strategy of integrating two benzofused privileged structures into one molecule may provide a greater chance for the discovery of novel lead compounds.     

Alkatrienyl Sulfoxides and Sulfones. Part I. 3-Methyl-1,2,4-pentatrienyl Phenyl Sulfoxide-Synthesis and Electrophile-Induced Cyclization Reactions

A method for the synthesis of the 3-methyl-1,2,4-pentatrienyl phenyl sulfoxide 3 by [2,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement of the 3-methyl-1-penten-4-yn-3-yl benzenesulfenate 2 , formed in the reaction of the 3-methyl-1-pentene-4-yn-2-ol 1 with phenylsulfenyl chloride has been created. Possibilities and restrictions of the five-membered heterocyclization in electrophile-induced reactions leading to the synthesis of the 5H-1,2-oxathiol-2-ium salts 5 , 7 , and 8 have been explored. Chlorination of the sulfoxide 2 proceeded with formation of the (E)-2-chloro-3-methylene-1,4-pentadienyl phenyl sulfoxide 4 , while the bromination afforded the 4-bromo-5H-1,2-oxathiol-2-ium bromide 5 , which after reflux in 1,2-dichloroethane eliminated hydrogen bromide and was transformed into the (E)-2-bromo-3-methylene-1,4-pentadienyl phenyl sulfoxide 6 .     

Nonconcerted cycloaddition of 2H-azirines to acylketenes: a route to N-bridgehead heterocycles

Reactions of acylketenes, generated from diazo diketones, with 2-unsubstituted and 2-monosubstituted 3-aryl-2H-azirines lead to 1:1 or 2:1 adducts, which are derivatives of 5-oxa-1-azabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene or 5,7-dioxa-1-azabicyclo[4.4.1]undeca-3,8-diene. According to DFT B3LYP/6-31G(d) computations, the formation of (4+2)-monoadducts proceeds via a stepwise non-pericyclic mechanism. Reaction with methanol transforms quantitatively both 1:1 and 2:1 adducts into 1,4-oxazepine derivatives.     

Construction of a 2,6-difunctionalized 2-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran library by using a solid-phase synthesis protocol

[reaction: see text] A library containing 1200 analogues of 2,6-difunctionalized 2-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran was constructed by using a solid-phase synthesis protocol. Polymer-bound 6-amido-, 6-sulfonamido-, and 6-uredo-functionalized 2-hydroxymethyl-2-methylbenzopyrans 10 were prepared as part of a first-generation diversification step by employing reactions of respective acid halides, sulfonyl chlorides, and isocyanates with the amine precursor 7. Transformations of the resin-bound intermediates 10 by reactions with alkyl and acid halides were then used to produce a diverse series of 2,6-difunctionalized 2-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran analogues 12 and 14.     

Syntheses of Examples of the 5,6-dihydro-4H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5,1-ij]quinoline, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5,1-jk][1,4]benzodiazepine,and 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5,1-kl][1]benzazocine ring systems

Lithiation of 1-vinylbenzotriazole 9 with n-BuLi (2 equiv) generates dianion 10, which upon subsequent reaction with 1,2- and 1,4-diketones affords 14 and 13, representatives of the 5,6-dihydro-4H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5,1-ij]quinoline 1 and 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5,1-kl][1]benzazocine 2 ring systems, respectively. Reactions of dianion 10 with isocyanates give 15a,b, which contain the 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5,1-jk][1,4]benzodiazepine 3 ring system.     

Design and synthesis of novel tricycles based on 4H-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one and 1,1-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-1lambda6-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one

This paper reports our recent efforts to develop novel tricycles based on 4H-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one ( 2) and 1,1-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-1lambda(6)-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one (3) using 1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (1). All of these tricycles integrate two privileged structures into one skeleton, including 3,8-dihydro-5-thia-1,3,8-triaza-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-7-one (4, 10, 12), 5,5-dioxo-3,5,6,8-tetrahydro-5lambda(6)-thia-1,3,8-triaza-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-7-one (5, 11), 3,8-dihydro-5-thia-1,2,3,8-tetraaza-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-7-one (6), 5,5-dioxo-3,5,6,8-tetrahydro-5lambda(6)-thia-1,2,3,8-tetraaza-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-7-one (7), 3,8-dihydro-1H-5-thia-1,3,8-triaza-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-2,7-dione (8), and 5,5-dioxo-3,5,6,8-tetrahydro-1H-5lambda(6)-thia-1,3,8-triaza-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-2,7-dione (9). A typical library of scaffold 5 was synthesized in a parallel solution-phase manner and analyzed by HPLC-UV-MS or HPLC-UV-ELSD method.     

Palladium-copper catalyzed synthesis of benzofused heterocycles with two heteroatoms: novel and highly regio- and stereoselective syntheses of (E)-2-(2-arylvinyl)-3-tosyl-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzothiazoles and (E)-2-alkyl(aryl)idene-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzothiazines.

A highly novel, general, and convenient palladium and copper-catalyzed procedure has been developed for the synthesis of (E)-2-(2-arylvinyl)-3-tosyl-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzothiazoles 28-40. 3-(2-Aminophenylthio)prop-1-yne 1 reacts with aryl iodides 2-14 under palladium-copper catalysis to yield the disubstituted alkynes 15-27 which after tosylation undergo a novel cyclization with CuI in the presence of triethylamine in THF to (E)-2-(2-arylvinyl)-3-tosyl-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzothiazoles 28-40 rather than to the expected 3-alkylidene-4-tosyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzothiazines 41. The reaction is highly regio- and stereoselective. The synthesis of 2-(2-arylethyl)-3-tosylbenzothiazolines 42-47, 2-(2-arylvinyl)benzothiazoles 48-54, and a novel 5-substituted uracil derivative 55 of potential biological importance is also being reported. Similarly, the palladium-copper-catalyzed arylation of S-[2-(N-prop-2'-ynyl)aminophenyl]-N,N-dimethylthiocarbamate 58 with aryl iodides yields the disubstituted alkynes 59 which on cyclization with KOH in methanol leads to (E)-2-(2-aryl)methylidene-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzothiazines 61. The reaction of the diiodo compounds 12-14a, however, with 58 under palladium-copper-catalyzed reactions involves the participation of only one of the iodo groups in the heteroannulation process giving compounds 61i and 61j. These are amenable to further palladium-catalyzed reactions and afford polyunsaturated heteroaromatic compounds 62 and 63.     

Syntheses of 1,4-benzothiazepines and 1,4-benzoxazepines via cyclizations of 1-[2-arylthio(oxy)ethyl]-5-benzotriazolyl-2-pyrrolidinones and 3-benzotriazolyl-2-[2-arylthio(oxy)ethyl]-1-isoindolinones

1-[2-Arylthio(oxy)ethyl]-5-benzotriazolyl-2-pyrrolidinones 6a-e, 12 and 3-benzotriazolyl-2-[2-arylthio(oxy)ethyl]-1-isoindolinones 9a-f, 14 are readily available from reactions of benzotriazole (4), 2-(arylsulfanyl)ethylamines 3, or 2-phenoxyethylamine (11) with 2,5-dimethoxy-2,5-dihydrofuran (5) or 2-formylbenzoic acid (8). Lewis acid mediated cyclizations of 6 and 9 produced novel 1,4-benzothiazepines 7a-e and 10a-f, respectively. Cyclizations of 12 and 14 gave 1,4-benzoxazepines 13 and 15, respectively.     

Selective synthesis of substituted pyrrole-2-phosphine oxides and -phosphonates from 2H-azirines and enolates from acetyl acetates and malonates

A simple and efficient selective synthesis of 1H-pyrrole-2-phosphine oxides 3 and -phosphonates 7 by addition of enolates derived from acetyl acetates to 2H-azirinylphosphine oxide 1 and -phosphonate 6 is reported. Nucleophilic addition of enolates derived from diethyl malonate to 2H-azirines 1 and 6 led to the formation of functionalized 2-hydroxy-1H-pyrrole-5-phosphine oxide 9 and -phosphonate 10, while vinylogous α-aminoalkylphosphine oxides 14 and -phosphonate 15 may be obtained from azirines and the enolate derived from diethyl 2-phenylmalonate. Ring closure of vinylogous derivatives 14 and 15 in the presence of base led to the formation of 1,5-dihydro-3-pyrrolin-2-ones containing a phosphine oxide 17 or a phosphonate group 18.     

Synthesis of highly branched sulfur-nitrogen heterocycles by cascade cycloadditions of [1,2]dithiolo[1,4]thiazines and [1,2]dithiolopyrroles

We report the synthesis of some new polysulfur-nitrogen heterocycles by cascade cycloadditions to readily available polycyclic 1,2-dithiole-3-thiones. Thus, treatment of bis[1,2]dithiolopyrrole dithione 1 with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD) or dibenzoylacetylene (DBA) gave the 1:4 adducts 2a,b and 3a. On the other hand, cycloaddition of bis[1,2]dithiolo[1,4]thiazine dithiones 4a-d with the same dipolarophiles gave the 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4 adducts 5a-c, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, and 10a,c,d selectively in fair to high yields. Reaction conditions were crucial for achievement of selectivity in thermal reactions. Catalysis by scandium triflate was used in the reaction of 4a and 2 equiv of DMAD. Treatment of the [1,2]dithiolo[1,4]thiazine dithione 11 with DBA gave the 1:2, 1:3 (two isomers), and 1:4 adducts 12-14 and 15a-d selectively. Cyclic voltammetry of selected examples showed irreversible processes that were not influenced by peripheral groups bonded to the heterocyclic system.     

Parallel solution-phase synthesis of 4H-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one and 1,1-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-1lambda6-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one derivatives from 1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene

This paper discusses the synthesis of privileged structures 4H-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one and 1,1-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-1lambda6-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one derivatives in a parallel solution-phase manner using 1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene. Each scaffold possesses four diversity points. A cheap and efficient oxidant, urea-hydrogen peroxide (UHP), was applied for the introduction of the sulfone group. The intramolecular cyclization to 1,1-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-1lambda6-benzo[1,4]thiazin-3-one was achieved by microwave assistance or the use of an inorganic base.     

Cyclization of electron-deficient cyclopentadienone with 2-alkenyl and 2-alkynylamines via sequential pericyclic reaction pathway.

The pericyclic reactions of 2,5-bis(methoxycarbonyl)-3,4-diphenylcyclopentadienone (1a) with both allylic and propargylic amines have been investigated. The reaction proceeded via initial formation of the 1,4 adducts followed by the ene cyclization and/or sequential pericyclic reactions depending upon the structures of the amines. The reaction of 1a with diallylamine (2a) gave the tetracyclic compound (3a). On the other hand, the reaction of 1a with 2-propynylamine (2c) gave exclusively the bicyclic compound (5c). In the reactions with the secondary 2-propynylamines (2d,e), the tetracyclic compounds (3d,e) were exclusively formed. The reactions of 1a with alpha-branched primary 1,1-dialkyl-2-propynylamines (2f,g) gave mixtures of 3- and 5-type compounds. The tetracyclic compounds 3 were formed from the intramolecular [4+2]pi cycloadditions of the [1,5]-sigmatropic rearrangement products of the 1,4 adducts of 1a and 2, followed by the [1,5]-sigmatropic rearrangement of hydrogen and dehydrogenation. The bicyclic compounds 5 were derived from the [2pi+2pi+2sigma] reaction of the 1,4 adducts of 1a and 2. The one-pot multistage sequential pericyclic reactions were discussed on the basis of the X-ray crystallographic structures and the MO calculation data.     

Synthèse et propriétés photochromiques de 1, 3-dihydrospiro[2H-indole-2,3′-[3H]pyrimido[5,4-f][1,4]benzoxazines] et de 1,3-dihydrospiro[2H-indole-2,7′-[7H]thiazolo[5,4-f][1,4]benzoxazines]

Synthesis and Photochrmic Characteristics of 1,3-Dihydrospiro[2H-indole-2,3′-[3H-]pyrimido[5,4-f][1,4]benzoxazines] and 1,3-Dihydrospiro[2H-indole-2,7′[7H]thiazolo[5,4-f][1,4]benzoxazines] Two new series of 1,3-dihydrospiro[2H-indole-ozazine] derivatives were synthesized, the 1,3-dihydrospiro[2H-indole-2,3′-[3H]pyrimido[5,4]pyrimido[5,4-f][1,4]benzoxaines] 4-10 and the 1,3-dihydrospiro[2H-indole2,7′-[7H]thiazolo-[5,4-f][1,4]benzoxaines] 11–17 . These series extend the available range of photochromic properties (rate constant of thermal bleaching, UV/VIS spectrum of the opened coloured form, and photocoloration yield), an interesting feature of variable-transmission materials. The synthesis of these compounds (Scheme 1) required the preliminary synthesis of intermediate β-hydroxy-α-nitrosotherocycles 18 and 19 (Scheme 2). Important amounts of a coloured, non-photochromic, stable secondary product (See 20 ) were found in the condensation in the spiro[indole-thiazolobenzoxazine] series. The photochromic characteristics of the new derivatives were determined using a flash-photolysis apparatus coupled to a fast-scanning spectrometer. The role of the heteroatoms in the oxazine moiety and the role of substitutents in the indole moiety were investigated quantitatively through the study of the photochromic properties and the solvent effects. The presence of an S-atom gives rise to interesting properties which open up new prospects for synthesis and application.     

Liquid-phase parallel synthesis of combinatorial libraries of substituted 6-carbamoyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[1,4]thiazines

In this work, we explored several original combinatorial derivatization patterns for the 3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzothiazine scaffold. The synthesis begins with commercially available 4-chloro- and 4-fluoro-3-nitrobenzoates and employs a sequence of moderate and high-yielding reactions that display a relatively high substituent tolerance. Simple manual techniques for parallel reactions were coupled with easy workup and purification procedures to give high-purity final products. The developed approach was easily adaptable for parallel synthesis of more than 2600 novel 2H-benzo[1,4]thiazine-6-carboxylic acid amides, which were efficiently prepared in a semiautomatic fashion using special CombiSyn synthesizers.     

Polycondensed nitrogen heterocycles. VII. 5,6-Dihydro-7-h-pyrrolo[1,2-D]-[1,4] benzodiazepin-6-ones. A novel series of annelatcd 1,4-benzodiazepines

The synthesis of a novel class of annelated 1,4-benzodiazepinen, the 2-R-3 methyl-5,6-dihydro-7H-pyrrolo[1,2-d][1,4]benzodiazepin-6-ones (Ve-e), is described. The reaction of 2-(o-aminophenyl)-3-R-5-methylpyrroles(IIIa,b) with bromoacetyl bromide in the presence of triethylamine produced the title compounds. An alternative synthetic route was achieved by means of the reactions of 1a,b with the appropriated α-aminoacids. The catalytic reduction of IVe-e over 10% palladium on charcoal led in good to excellent yields directly to the formation of pyrrolo[1,2-d]-[1,4]benzodiazepines (Ve-e).     

Mass spectra of 1,2-alkylenedioxy-substituted and related benzofurazans and benzofuroxans: differentiation between linear and angular isomers.

The electron ionization (EI) mass spectra of [1,3]-dioxolo-, 6, 7-dihydro-[1,4]-dioxino-, 7,8-dihydro-6H-[1,4]dioxepino-, 6,7,8, 9-tetrahydro[1,4]dioxocino-, 7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-[1,4]dioxonino- and 6,7,8,9,10,11-hexahydro[1,4]dioxecino[2,3-f]-2,1, 3-benzoxadiazoles (benzofurazans) and the corresponding 1-oxides (benzofuroxans), all linear isomers, are reported. Also reported are the EI mass spectra of the corresponding angular isomers, [1, 3]dioxolo-, 7,8-dihydro[1,4]dioxino-, 8,9-dihydro-7H-[1,4]dioxepino-, 7,8,9,10-tetrahydro[1,4]dioxocino-, 8,9,10,11-tetrahydro-7H-[1, 4]dioxonino-, 7,8,9,10,11,12-hexahydro[1,4]dioxecino[2,3-e]-2,1, 3-benzoxadiazoles and the corresponding 1-oxides. The relative abundance of the fragment ion of m/z 80 is characteristically enhanced in the spectra of the angular derivatives compared to the spectra of the linear counterparts. Collisionally activated decomposition studies show that it is structurally identical whether derived from the benzofurazans or the benzofuroxans. The relative abundance of the m/z 80 ion serves to distinguish between linear and angular isomeric pairs. In addition, the fragment ion at m/z 80 also serves to differentiate between the pairs of isomers, analogous to linear and angular, of six acyclic methoxy- and methoxymethyl-substituted benzofurazans and their corresponding benzofuroxans.     

N-heterocyclic phosphenium cations: syntheses and cycloaddition reactions

A series of trifluoromethanesulfonate (OTf) salts of N-heterocyclic phospheniums (NHP) bearing phenyl (1a), para-methoxyphenyl (1b), 2,6-diisopropylphenyl (1c) and mesityl (1d) substituents is reported. The compounds are made by a modification to a literature procedure that improves the overall yields for and by 15 and 23%, respectively. Two unwanted side-products in the synthesis of , the diammonium salt, [(2,6-iPr-C6H3)N(H)2CH2CH2N(H)2(2,6-iPr-C6H3)]Cl2 (4) and the bisphosphine (2,6-iPr-C6H3)N(PCl2)CH2CH2N(PCl2)(2,6-iPr-C6H3) (5), are crystallographically characterized, as is the intermediate cyclic chlorophosphine, C1PN(4-OMe-C6H4)CH2CH2N(4-OMe-C6H4) (3b). The phenyl-substituted NHP is fully characterized, including by X-ray crystallography, for the first time; this compound contains a short P-O contact of 2.1850(14) A. Cycloaddition reactions of with 2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butadiene give the expected spirocyclic phospholeniums, 7,8-dimethyl-1,4-diaryl-1,4-diaza-5-phopshoniaspiro[4.4]non-7-ene, as their OTf salts (6a-d), while reactions with N,N'-dimesityl-1,4-diaza-1,3-butadiene give, except in the case of , which is too bulky to react, the aza analogues, 1,4-dimesityl-6,9-diaryl-1,4,6,9-tetraaza-5-phosphoniaspiro[4.4]non-2-ene (7a, 7b and 7d). The sterically congested is in thermal equilibrium with and free diazadiene, and undergoes a substitution reaction with 2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butadiene to give .