Synthesis of Substituted 2‐Amino‐cyclobutanones

A series of weakly nucleophilic nitrogen derivatives including carbamates, amides, sulfonamides, and anilines were reacted with 1,2‐bis(trimethylsilyloxy)cyclobutene under acidic conditions to afford various substituted 2‐aminocyclobutanone derivatives 3a–i in modest to excellent yields.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of α‐Formyloxy Ketones from Enolizable Ketones

One‐pot synthesis of α‐formyloxy tones as well as α‐acetoxy ketones from enolizable ketones and [hydroxy(tosyloxy) iodo] benzene (HTIB)/polymer supported [hydroxy(tosyloxy) iodo] benzene (PSHTIB) in N,N–dimethylformamide (DMF)/N, N–dimethylacetamide (DMA) in high yields is described.     

Facile Synthesis of 2‐Substituted 4‐Azaindoles

A novel and efficient strategy for the synthesis of 2‐substituted 4‐azaindoles from 2‐chloro‐3‐nitropyridine through Pd‐catalyzed Sonogashira cross‐coupling, followed by reduction and heteroannulation on t‐BuOK, is reported.     

Efficient Synthesis of Substituted 2‐Amino‐3‐carbethoxythiophenes

A microwave‐assisted method for the synthesis of a variety of thiophene o‐aminoesters (2a–l) has been developed, starting from an appropriate aldehyde, methyl ketone or acetoacetate ester with ethyl cyanoacetate in the presence of elemental sulfur.     

Efficient Synthesis of 2‐(N‐Substituted)‐2‐imidazolines and 2‐(N‐Substituted)‐1,4,5,6‐tetrahydropyrimidines

A general method for the preparation of 2‐(N‐Substituted)‐2‐imidazolines and 2‐(N‐Substituted)‐1,4,5,6‐tetrahydropyrimidines is described. These heterocycles can be synthesized from their respective anilines with 2‐chloro‐2‐imidazoline or 2‐chloro‐1,4,5,6‐tetrahydropyrimidine, generated in situ from imidazolidin‐2‐one and tetrahydropyrimidin‐2(1H)‐one activated by dimethyl chlorophosphate, in good to excellent yields.     

Convenient Method for Synthesis of Substituted 2‐Amino‐2‐chromenes

Some substituted 2‐amino‐2‐chromenes were synthesized by the reaction of arylidenemalononitriles with 1‐naphthol or 2‐naphthol in the presence of sodium hydroxide as catalyst under solvent‐free condition.     

Facile and Efficient Synthesis of Substituted 1,4‐Dithiafulvalenes from β‐Dicarbonyl Compounds

A facile and efficient synthetic route to substituted 1,4‐dithiafulvalenes has been developed. The precursors 2 may be easily prepared from the reactions of β‐dicarbonyl compounds 1 with CS₂ and 1,2,3‐tribromopropane under mild conditions. The elimination of HBr of 2 in basic media furnishes corresponding acetyl substituted 1,4‐dithiafulvalenes 3 in 85–93% yields. The aldol condensation reaction of 2 with various arylaldehydes affords alkenoyl substituted 1,4‐dithiofulvalenes 4 in high to excellent yields.     

Synthesis of 4‐Substituted‐ and 1,4‐Disubstituted‐4‐Hydroxypyrrolidin‐2‐ones

This report describes the synthesis of 4‐substituted‐ and 1,4‐disubstituted‐4‐hydroxypyrrolidin‐2‐ones by cyclization of intermediate γ‐aminoesters prepared from alkylbenzylamines, α‐bromoketones, and lithio ethyl acetate.     

Novel Method for the Synthesis of 1,3,5‐Triarylbenzenes from Ketones

Treatment of aryl ketones with p‐toluenesulfinic acid and a catalytic amount of tin tetrachloride anhydrous (5%) in 1‐pentanol gives good yields of 1,3,5‐triarylbenzenes.     

New Synthesis of 2‐Polyfluoroalkyl Substituted 1,4,5,6‐Tetrahydro‐pyrimidines and 4,5,6,7‐Tetrahydro‐1H‐1,3‐diazepines

A new efficient method for the preparation of 2‐polyfluoroalkyl substituted 1,4,5,6‐tetrahydropyrimidines and 4,5,6,7‐tetrahydro‐1H‐1,3‐diazepines by the reaction of polyfluoroalkanethiocarboxylic acids amides and 1,3‐propylenediamine or 1,4‐buthylenediamine is presented.     

General and Facial Synthesis of 2‐Amino‐5‐halogenpyrimidine‐4‐carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

A facile synthetic approach to 2‐amino‐5‐halogen‐pyrimidine‐4‐carboxylic acids from 5‐halogen‐2‐methylsulfonylpyrimidine‐4‐carboxylic acid by nucleophilic displacement of the methylsulfonyl group with primary and secondary aliphatic amines has been developed. The titled amino acids underwent decarboxylation, yielding 2‐amino‐5‐halogenpyrimidines. Starting from 2‐amino‐5‐chloropyrimidine‐4‐carboxylic acid chlorides, 2‐[5‐chloro‐2‐(amino)‐4‐pyrimidinyl]‐2‐oxo‐1‐(2‐pyridyl)‐ethyl cyanides were obtained in excellent yields.     

One-Pot Synthesis of Substituted Cyclohexanes from Condensation of Aldehyde and Methylketone

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Microwave‐Assisted One‐Pot Synthesis of 2‐(Substituted phenyl)‐1H‐benzimidazole Derivatives

A series of 2‐(substituted phenyl)‐1H‐benzimidazole derivatives with various 5‐and 6‐position substituents (‐H, ‐CH₃, ‐CF₃) were synthesized via microwave irradiation using a short synthetic route and Na₂S₂O₅ as oxidant. This simple, fast, and efficient preparation of benzimidazole derivatives has been developed using readily available and inexpensive reagents (aldehydes and 1,2‐phenylenediamines) under solvent‐free conditions.     

New One‐Pot Procedure for the Synthesis of 2‐Substituted Benzimidazoles

A highly selective synthesis of 2‐substituted benzimidazole derivatives from the reaction of o‐phenylendiamine derivatives and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of an organic salt, NH₄OAc, in absolute ethanol is presented. The products were obtained by evaporating the solvent followed by a simple recrystallization with excellent yields.     

Microwave‐Promoted Beller's Synthesis of Substituted Phthalates

A rapid and efficient synthesis of substituted phthalates via microwave‐promoted Beller's reaction of aldehydes, amides, and dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate is described. This one‐pot, multicomponent reaction was performed under acetic anhydride–free and solvent‐free conditions.     

Synthesis of New 5‐Substituted Pyrimidine Acyclonucleosides

Acyclonucleosides of pyrimidine were prepared by condensing appropriately silylated 5‐substituted pyrimidines with an acyclic side chain in the form of an acetylated haloalkoxyalcohol and subsequent removal of the protecting acetyl group in base. Also, acyclonucleosides with a 1‐ethoxymethyl side chain have been investigated. The activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been tested.     

Convenient Synthesis of Some Substituted 5‐Oxonitriles under Aqueous Conditions: Synthesis of 3,4‐Dihydro‐2H‐pyrrole‐2‐carbonitriles

Michael additions of [(diphenylmethylene)amino]acetonitrile (1) to α,β‐unsaturated ketones (chalkones) (2) under aqueous conditions allow for the highly diastereoselective synthesis of substituted 2‐amino‐5‐oxonitriles (3). Selective removal of diphenylmethylene protecting group, followed by in situ cyclization, gives 3,5‐diaryl‐3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐pyrrole‐2‐carbonitriles (4).     

First Synthesis of N‐Substituted Amino and N‐Sulfonylaminated Methylthiopyrimidines: Reaction of Dimethyl N‐Cyanodithioiminocarbonate With Substituted Hydrazides

A novel and efficient method for the synthesis of a new variety of methylsulfanylpyrimidines by the reaction of dimethyl N‐cyanodithioiminocarbonate with substituted hydrazides. The synthetic potential of the method is demonstrated.     

Synthesis of 2‐Substituted 4,5‐Diphenyloxazoles under Solvent‐Free Microwave Irradiation Conditions

A novel method for the direct conversion of deoxybenzoin into 2‐alkyl‐4,5‐diphenyloxazoles and 2‐aryl‐4,5‐diphenyloxazoles has been developed using treatment of HTIB and nitriles under solvent‐free microwave irradiation conditions.     

Synthesis of Substituted Tricyclo[5.3.1.04,9]undecan‐2,6‐dione from 4,4‐Disubstituted Cyclohexanone Enamines and Methacryloyl Chloride

Morpholine enamines 4‐acetyl‐4‐methyl‐1‐morpholinocyclohexene 4a, 4‐acetyl‐4‐phenyl‐1‐morpholinocyclohexene 4b, and 4‐acetyl‐4‐isopropenyl‐1‐morpholinocyclohexene 4c react with methacryloyl chloride to give 1,7‐dimethyl‐4(N‐morpholino) tricyclo[5.3.1.0^4,9]undecan‐2,6‐dione 9a , 1‐phenyl‐7‐methyl‐4(N‐morpholino) tricyclo[5.3.1.0^4,9]undecan‐2,6‐dione 9b , and 1‐ispropenyl‐7‐methyl‐4(N‐morpholino) tricyclo[5.3.1.0^4,9]undecan‐2,6‐dione 9c respectively, along with the corresponding substituted adamandane‐2,4‐diones.