A simple synthesis of ferrocenyl bis-amides by a Ugi four-component reaction

An efficient and simple synthesis of ferrocenyl bis-amides by the Ugi four-component reaction of ferrocenecarboxaldehyde, carboxylic acids, isocyanides and amines in methanol at room temperature is reported.     

Synthesis of bicyclic 2,6-diketopiperazines via a three-step sequence involving an Ugi five-center,four-component reaction

A three-step sequence involving an Ugi five-center, four-component reaction (U-5C-4CR), amide N-detertbutylation and cyclocondensation has been developed for easy access to diverse bicyclic 2,6-diketopiperazine (2,6-DKP) derivatives. In the key step, aromatic aldehydes were successfully coupled with cyclic α-amino acids and isocyanides in the course of U-5C-4CR. Boron trifluoride-acetic acid complex was developed as a new N-detertbutylating agent effective at rt.     

A versatile approach to hybrid thiadiazine-based molecules by the Ugi four-component reaction

Aiming at developing a versatile method for the generation of hybrid heterocyclic molecules, we describe a sequential approach comprising the formation of carboxy-functionalized 1,3,5-thiadiazines followed by the Ugi reaction with variation of the amino and the isonitrile components. The method enables the generation of structurally diverse molecular hybrids including peptide, lipid, steroidal and sugar moieties linked to the 1,3,5-thiadiazine scaffold.     

Skeletal diversity by allylation/RCM on Ugi four-component coupling reaction products

Here, we report a diversity-oriented synthetic approach toward skeletally diverse, cyclized peptidomimetics with diverse appendages. Starting from α-(N-acylamino)amides with various appendages, 12 to 16-membered lactams with defined olefin geometry were synthesized by a common synthetic sequence. We also synthesized the macrocycle in a liquid phase directed toward a construction of the peptidomimetics library.     

Liquid-phase combinatorial synthesis of alicyclic beta-lactams via Ugi four-component reaction

[reaction: see text] Alicyclic beta-lactams were successfully synthesized via a parallel liquid-phase Ugi four-center three-component reaction (U-4C-3CR), starting from alicyclic beta-amino acids such as cis-2-aminocyclohexanecarboxylic acid, cis-2-aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2,3-diexo-3-aminobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid and some of their partially unsaturated analogues. A six-membered mixture-based combinatorial library of beta-lactams was also generated.     

The Birch reduction-dialkylation reaction. Scope and limitations

The Birch reduction-dialkylation reaction has been studied with different aromatic carboxylic acids and primary and secondary bromides. From these results it can be concluded that it is a reasonably general reaction. However, we found important exceptions with the primary bromides: allyl bromide, β-phenethyl bromide, and 5-bromo-2-methyl-2-pentene. The unusual behavior of allyl bromide is briefly discussed.     

Rapid access to oxindoles by the combined use of an Ugi four-component reaction and a microwave-assisted intramolecular Buchwald-Hartwig amidation reaction

A two-step sequence involving an Ugi four-component reaction (Ugi-4CR) and a palladium-catalyzed intramolecular amidation of aryl iodide has been developed for rapid access to functionalized oxindole (1). Microwave heating was used to accelerate and to improve the efficiency of the intramolecular Buchwald-Hartwig reaction.     

Syntheses of tetrahydro-beta-carbolines via a tandem hydroformylation-Pictet-Spengler reaction. Scope and limitations

A novel one-pot synthesis of tetrahydro-beta-carboline systems via tandem hydroformylation-Pictet-Spengler reaction starting from olefins and aryl ethylamines is described. This tandem procedure allows fast and convenient synthesis of various substituted tetrahydro-beta-carbolines.     

Synthesis of stable ketenimines via a four-component reaction

Abstract  

An efficient one-pot synthesis of ketenimine derivatives is described. It involves a four-component reaction between benzylamines, 2,2-dichloroethanoyl chloride, alkyl isocyanide, and dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates under mild conditions at ambient temperature.     

Participation of ethyl 3-formylindole-2-carboxylate with the Ugi four-component condensation reaction

Multicomponent condensation of ethyl 3-formylindole 2-carboxylate, amines, isocyanide and (S)-N-boc-alanine or (S)-N-boc-serine is described. This Ugi four-component condensation (Ugi-4CC) reaction yielded a series of novel dipeptides containing an indolyl moiety. These compounds exhibit potential biological activity.     

Direct synthesis of the arylboronic acid analogues of phenylglycine via microwave-assisted four-component Ugi reaction

A four-component Ugi reaction (Ugi-4CR) utilizing formylphenyl boronic acids under mild condition was developed for the synthesis of arylboronic acid analogs. The reactions were performed in methanol and accelerated by microwave irradiation, which makes this strategy suitable for constructing boronic-containing chemical libraries. Two of the synthesized analogs were found to have cytotoxic activity against HepG2, MDA-MB231, and A549 cancer cell lines, demonstrating the potential application of this approach in developing novel boron-containing pharmaceuticals.     

Synthesis of diverse phenylglycine derivatives via transformation of Ugi four-component condensation primary adducts

3-(N-Substituted)amino-4-arylamino-1H-isochromenones (isocoumarins) which can be regarded as the enediamine tautomers of the Ugi four-component condensation primary adducts between 2-formylbenzoic acids, arylamines, and isocyanides undergo a facile ring cleavage with amines to give a series of phenylglycine derivatives. Thus, a synthetically useful post-condensation transformation of Ugi four-component condensation primary adducts is described for the first time.     

Lewis acid-catalyzed formation of Ugi four-component reaction product from Passerini three-component reaction system without an added amine

In the presence of a Lewis acid the phenol-Passerini three-component reaction (phenol-P-3CR) system is found to deliver a product of the phenol-Ugi four-component reaction (phenol-U-4CR). It is the first demonstration of an isocyanide as an amine equivalent in isocyanide-based multicomponent reactions (IMCRs). In general, by using Ti(O-i-Pr)₄ in MeOH both phenol-U-4CR and U-4CR products are synthesized from an aromatic aldehyde, a phenolic or carboxylic acid, and an isocyanide. Moreover, by using MeCN as the solvent, the phenol-P-3CR products can be obtained in good yields without contamination of the phenol-U-4CR products.     

Ammonium chloride promoted Ugi four-component, five-center reaction of alpha-substituted alpha-isocyano acetic acid: a strong solvent effect

[reaction: see text] Conditions have been developed for the multicomponent synthesis of di- and tetrapeptide (7) based on the unique reactivity of alpha-isocyano acetic acid (4 and its alpha-substituted derivatives) by an Ugi four-component, five-center reaction. Simply mixing 4, a carbonyl compound (aldehyde or ketone, 8), and a secondary amine (9) (ratio: 1:1:2) in toluene in the presence of 1.5 equiv of ammonium chloride afforded the desired product in good to excellent yield as a mixture of two diastereomers.     

A sub-stoichiometric tungsten-mediated Pauson-Khand reaction: Scope and limitations

Terminal alkynes do not partake in sequential [2+2+1]/benzoannulation reactions with Fischer carbene complexes and highly reactive and sterically hindered olefins; instead, they undergo a Fischer carbene complex-catalyzed Pauson-Khand reaction (PKR). This result has allowed the development, for the first time, of a tungsten-catalyzed PKR, although of limited scope.     

Synthesis of a tetracyclic lactam system of Nuevamine by four-component reaction and free radical cyclization

A series of aza-analogs of nuevamine were prepared from readily available aldehyde, amine, and isonitrile compounds and maleic anhydride by combining a novel four-component reaction and free radical cyclization. The operational simplicity of this novel heterocycle synthesis process will be valuable for the synthesis of fused ring systems.