Synthesis of poly-substituted tetrahydropyridines from Baylis-Hillman adducts modified with N-allylamino group via radical cyclization

An expedient method was developed for the synthesis of 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridines by radical cyclization protocol involving consecutive 1,5-hydrogen transfer and double bond isomerization process starting from Baylis-Hillman adducts.     

Synthesis of 3,4-disubstituted 2,5-dihydrofurans starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts via consecutive radical cyclization, halolactonization, and decarboxylation strategy

A facile synthetic method of 3,4-disubstituted 2,5-dihydrofurans and 2,5-dihydropyrroles starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts was developed. The 2,5-dihydrofuran skeleton was constructed via the consecutive radical cyclization, hydrolysis, halolactonization, and spontaneous decarboxylation strategy starting from the modified Baylis-Hillman adducts.     

Unusual synthesis of dihydropyrido[2,1-a]isoindolone derivatives by radical cyclization of enamides of Baylis-Hillman adducts

During the radical cyclization of enamide derivatives 4 we found unusual formation of dihydropyrido[2,1-a]isoindolone derivatives 5. The enamides were synthesized in four steps from the Baylis-Hillman adducts of ortho-bromobenzaldehydes.     

Synthesis of 3,5,6-trisubstituted α-pyrones from Baylis-Hillman adducts

3,5,6-Trisubstituted α-pyrones were synthesized starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts. The synthesis was carried out via the sequential introduction of ketone at the primary position of Baylis-Hillman adduct, lactonization, and the following oxidation with PCC.     

Synthesis of poly-substituted pyrroles starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts

We synthesized poly-substituted pyrrole derivatives 4a-e, 7a-c and 10a-d from the reaction of phenacyl bromide and the aza-Baylis-Hillman adducts 1a-d or their rearranged derivatives 5a-e. The pyrroles were synthesized via the successive N-alkylation, Michael addition, elimination of p-toluenesulfinic acid and oxidative aromatization processes.     

Studies on montmorillonite K10-microwave assisted isomerisation of Baylis-Hillman adduct. Synthesis of E-trisubstituted alkenes and synthetic application to lignan core structures by vinyl radical cyclization

The isomerisation of acetates from the Baylis-Hillman adducts with Mont.K10 clay-microwave combination furnished E-trisubstituted alkenes in high yield. The simple Baylis-Hillman adducts with trimethyl orthoformate and unsaturated alcohols under clay catalytic condition gave densely functionalised-isomerized products under solvent free condition. Application of the propargyl derivatives thus obtained from the isomerisation of the Baylis-Hillman adducts with propargyl alcohol has been demonstrated in the synthesis of lignan core structures by tri-n-butyltin hydride mediated vinyl radical cyclization.     

Synthesis of poly-substituted benzenes starting from Baylis-Hillman adducts: DBU-assisted unusual dehydrogenation

Poly-substituted benzenes were synthesized in moderate yields starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts. The synthesis was carried out by two steps via first synthesis of cyclohexene intermediates and the following DBU-assisted unusual dehydrogenation.     

An expedient synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted 1,4-pentadienes from Baylis-Hillman adducts via the Pd-catalyzed decarboxylation-elimination protocol

We disclosed an efficient synthetic method of 2,4,5-trisubstituted 1,4-pentadienes from Baylis-Hillman adducts via the Pd-catalyzed decarboxylation-elimination protocol as the key step.     

Synthesis of poly-substituted nitrobenzene derivatives from Baylis-Hillman adducts via [3+3] annulation protocol

Poly-substituted nitrobenzenes were synthesized from Baylis-Hillman adducts via the [3+3] annulation strategy as the key step. 1,3-Dinitroalkanes served as the 1,3-dinucleophilic component and the Baylis-Hillman acetates as a 1,3-dielectrophilic part.     

Serendipitous synthesis of 2-amino-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran derivatives starting from Baylis-Hillman adducts

Serendipitous synthesis of 2-amino-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran derivatives 4a-g was achieved starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts. In the reaction sequence, intramolecular oxygen atom transfer from nitrogen atom to arene moiety was observed.     

Regio- and stereoselective synthesis of methyl 5-methylenetetrahydropyran-3-carboxylates from Baylis-Hillman adducts via allyltributylstannane-mediated radical cyclization

Two types of regioisomeric methyl 5-methylenetetrahydropyran-3-carboxylate derivatives 3a-c and 6a-c were synthesized stereoselectively starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts via the allyltributylstannane-mediated vinyl radical cyclization as the key step.     

Synthesis of 1,5-dicarbonyl and related compounds from Baylis-Hillman adducts via Pd-mediated decarboxylative protonation protocol

We prepared various 1,5-dicarbonyl and related compounds from Baylis-Hillman adducts by using a Pd-mediated decarboxylative protonation protocol.     

Facile synthesis of 2H-indazole derivatives starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts of 2-cyclohexen-1-one

Facile synthetic method of 2H-indazole derivatives was developed involving DDQ oxidation of pyrazoles, which were prepared starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts of 2-cyclohexen-1-one.     

Regioselective synthesis of polysubstituted phenol derivatives from Baylis-Hillman adducts via [3+3] annulation strategy

Polysubstituted phenol derivatives were synthesized from the acetates of Baylis-Hillman adducts and dimethyl 1,3-acetonedicarboxylate (DMAD) in a one-pot reaction via the sequential S_N2′ reaction, aldol condensation, and 1,3-H shift process.     

Synthesis of 3-substituted-4-hydroxyquinoline N-oxides from the Baylis-Hillman adducts of o-nitrobenzaldehydes

The reaction of the Baylis-Hillman adducts 1b-f derived from o-nitrobenzaldehydes in trifluoroacetic acid in the presence of triflic acid (0.2 equiv.) afforded 3-substituted-4-hydroxyquinoline N-oxides 2b-e and 2a in good to moderate yields. The reaction mechanism was evidenced by the experiment with 1f, the Baylis-Hillman adduct of 2-nitrobenzaldehyde N-tosylimine, as the one involving N-hydroxyisoxazoline as the key intermediate.     

Regioselective synthesis of poly-substituted thiophenes from Baylis-Hillman adducts

The reaction of Baylis-Hillman acetates and ethyl mercaptoacetate in the presence of DBU in DMF produced 2,3,4-trisubstituted tetrahydrothiophenes at room temperature as a diastereomeric mixture via the sequential S_N2′ and Michael addition. Aromatization of tetrahydrothiophenes by DDQ oxidation produced 2,3,4-trisubstituted thiophenes in good yields.     

Palladium-catalyzed carbonylative cyclization of Baylis-Hillman adducts. An efficient approach for the stereoselective synthesis of 3-alkenyl phthalides

A palladium-mediated carbonylative cyclization reaction of Baylis-Hillman adducts is disclosed. This simple, efficient and straightforward sequence leads to the formation of an array of 3-alkenylphthalides with different substitution patterns on the aromatic ring, with good chemical yields and selectivities.     

Synthesis of methyl 9-phenyl-7H-benzocycloheptene-6-carboxylates from Baylis-Hillman adducts: use of intramolecular Friedel-Crafts alkenylation reaction

We developed a facile synthetic method for 9-phenyl-7H-benzocycloheptene derivatives from the Baylis-Hillman adducts. Our method involved intramolecular Friedel-Crafts alkenylation reaction of triple bond-tethered methyl cinnamates.     

Direct one-pot introduction of 2-methylpyridines to Baylis-Hillman adducts via base-mediated 3-aza-Cope rearrangement

An efficient and regioselective introduction method of 2-methylpyridines to the secondary position of Baylis-Hillman adducts has been developed. A base treatment of 2-methylpyridinium salt of Baylis-Hillman bromide generated N-allylenamine intermediate which underwent a facile 3-aza-Cope rearrangement under mild conditions to produce the product.     

Baylis-Hillman adducts between pyridine carboxaldehyde derivatives and cyclic enones

Baylis-Hillman (BH) adducts were synthesized using pyridinecarboxaldehyde derivatives and cyclic enones. The Baylis-Hillman reaction was examined by employing various organic tertiary bases and solvents. It was observed that DBU in MeOH as well as imidazole and N-methylimidazole in aqueous MeOH are very effective. These pyridinecarboxaldehydes were reactive and efficient towards the Baylis-Hillman reaction and the resulting adducts are highly stable. The crystal structure for one of the BH adducts was determined.