Synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes under catalyst-free and solvent-free conditions

Abstract

Condensation of indole with aromatic aldehydes has been carried out without using any catalyst and solvent to give bis(indolyl)methanes.     

Ring-opening reactions of halogenated N-aryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline and 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-2-benzazepine derivatives

Compounds 4a-4d, 4f and 10 were prepared and their ring-opening reactions with N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) investigated. Compounds 4a and 4b gave a mixture of products which did not contain any significant quantity of the corresponding aldehydes 5a and 5b whereas compounds 4c, 4d and 4f gave exclusively the aldehydes 5c, 5d and 5f respectively. Compound 10 similarly gave the aldehyde 11 when treated with NBS.     

Aqueous Wittig Reactions of Aldehydes with In Situ Formed Semistabilized Phosphorus Ylides

The Wittig reactions of three semistabilized phosphorus ylides generated in situ from the corresponding phosphonium salts with aldehydes in water without any organic cosolvent were investigated. Most of the olefination reactions completed within between 5 min and 4.5 h in refluxing water containing 1.5 equiv of LiOH and 1.4 M LiCl to afford the products in 65–100% yields. The E∶Z selectivity depended not only on the substituent attached to the benzene ring of the ylides but also on the substituent bound to the aromatic aldehydes. LiCl promotes the aqueous Wittig reactions and suppresses decomposition of the ylide or the corresponding phosphonium salt.     

Low-Valent Titanium Mediated Reductive Deoxygenation of Carbonyls to Methylenes Via Carbon-Nitrogen Bond Cleavage in N-(Arylmethyl) Anilines

The reduction of aryl aldehydes and ketones in neutral medium, to the corresponding hydrocarbons via carbon-nitrogen bond cleavage of the intermediate N-(arylmethyl)anilines with low-valent titanium reagents is described. It provides a mild, convenient and selective pathway for deoxygenation of carbonyls without the production of any side product.     

Microwave-Assisted Preparation of 2-Substituted Benzothiazoles

Abstract

2-Substituted benzothiazoles ( 3a–h ) were prepared from the condensation reaction of 2-aminothiophenol 1 with aldehydes 2 in the presence of P-Ts-OH and graphite on the surface of solid mineral supports without using any oxidizing agent under microwave irradiation.     

Palladium‐catalysed reductive carbonylation of aryl halides with iron pentacarbonyl for synthesis of aromatic aldehydes and deuterated aldehydes

The first use of iron pentacarbonyl is described for the novel and efficient conversion of aryl iodides, bromides and chlorides into their corresponding aryl aldehydes and/or aryl deuterated aldehydes. The reaction is catalysed with Pd(0) in aqueous N,N‐dimethylformamide at atmospheric pressure. In this protocol, neither gaseous hydrogen nor any reducing agent is required for the formation of the carbonylated product. The reaction can be performed without a P(III) ligand for aryl iodides; however, employing a P(III) ligand is necessary to perform the reaction with aryl bromides and chlorides. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Ionic Liquid Promoted Eco-friendly and Efficient Synthesis of 2,3-Dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones

2,3-Dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones were efficiently synthesised by the reaction of isatoic anhydride, a primary amine or ammonium acetate, and different aromatic aldehydes in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim]BF₄) without using any acidic catalyst. Also a bis-derivative of the title compound as a polyheterocyclic system was synthesised successfully in high yield.     

Synthesis of Some Novel 1,2-Disubstituted Benzimidazole-5-carboxylates via One-Pot Method Using Sodium Dithionite and Its Effect on N-Debenzylation

A series a novel of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazole-5-carboxylates were prepared by the one-pot nitroreductive cyclization route using sodium dithionite, and its effect on N-debenzylation has been described. Different ethyl 4-(alkyl/arylamino)-3-nitrobenzoates were reacted with various aromatic/heteroaromatic aldehydes in dimethyl sulfoxide to yield the target benzimidazoles in good yield and purity. Wide varieties of aldehydes used for the cyclization were found to be susceptible under the reaction conditions. This method afforded the products within a very short reaction time and isolation was an easy workup procedure. Debenzylation resulting in the cleavage of the N-benzyl group was observed under experimental conditions with sodium dithionite without the aid of any cocatalyst and the presence of ethanol increased the extent of debenzylation.     

Photochemische reaktionen. 108. Mitteilung. Photochemistry of N-acylazoles. VI. Photoreactivities of 1-acyl-1,2,4-triazoles and of 2-acyltetrazoles

Contrary to the findings in the photolysis of N-acylimidazoles [2] irradiation of 1-acyl-1,2,4-triazoles afforded no photo-Fries product, but instead products formed via the corresponding acyl radicals and aldehydes. Photolysis of 2-acyltetrazoles gave in part the same products as those obtained from the irradiation of the corresponding acyl-triazoles as well as 2-alkyl-1,3,4-oxadiazoles. N-Acyltetrazoles didn't give any photo-Fries product neither.     

Ionic Liquid Promoted Eco-friendly and Efficient Synthesis of 2,3-Dihydroquinazolin-4(1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>)-ones

Summary. 2,3-Dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones were efficiently synthesised by the reaction of isatoic anhydride, a primary amine or ammonium acetate, and different aromatic aldehydes in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim]BF₄) without using any acidic catalyst. Also a bis-derivative of the title compound as a polyheterocyclic system was synthesised successfully in high yield.     

N-Methyl-C-(trichlortitanio)formimidoylchlorid. Ein effizientes Reagenz zur Homologisierung von Aldehyden und Ketonen zu α-Hydroxy-carbonsäureamiden

N-Methyl-C-(trichlorotitanio)formimidoyl Chloride, a Highly Efficient Reagent for Homologations of Aldehydes and Ketones to α-Hydroxycarboxamides The known title compound 6 formed by addition of titanium tetrachloride to methyl isocyanide in methylene chloride adds to the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones. The adducts 7 are hydrolized to N-methyl-α-hydroxycarboxamides 8 which are (from ketones) or are not branched (from aldehydes) in the α-position. The yields in this new modification of the Passerini reaction are near 90%, also with readily enolized ketones such as acetone and acetophenone. In contrast to the previously used organotitanium reagents of the type RTiX₃, the preparation of the reagent 6 does not require any Li-, Mg- or Zn-derivative as a precusor.     

Organocatalyzed highly efficient synthesis of densely functionalized pyrrole-fused 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives

Abstract

An organo base catalyzed diverse pyrrole-fused 1,4-dihydropyridines were synthesized. This one-pot, three-component domino reaction of enamino imides, aromatic aldehydes, and malononitrile/ethyl cyanoacetate was achieved by 10?mol% of DMAP under refluxing ethanol. In addition, novel bis-pyrrole-fused 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives were also prepared by using terephthalaldehyde as a linker instead of simple aromatic aldehydes. This transformation proceeds via Knoevenagel condensation/Michael addition and N-cyclization reaction sequence and have some salient features including the use of a cost-effective catalyst, short reaction time and high atom economy. Moreover, the reusability of the catalyst was also performed up to five runs without any significant loss in activity.     

Water-Accelerated Selective Synthesis of 1,2-Disubstituted Benzimidazoles at Room Temperature Catalyzed by Br⊘nsted Acidic Ionic Liquid

An environmentally benign method for the rapid and selective synthesis of 2-aryl-1-arylmethyl-1H-1,3-benzimidazoles by the reaction of o-phenylenediamines and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of 1-methylimidazolium triflouroacetate ([Hmim]TFA) at room temperature under aqueous conditions is described. The ionic liquid is reusable and could be recycled for several runs without any decrease in its efficiency.     

离子液体溶剂中5-氧代-5,6,7,8-四氢苯并吡喃衍生物的一种温和有效的合成

A one-pot synthesis of a series of 5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-benzo-[b]-pyran derivatives via three-component coupling reactions of aldehydes, dimedone and malononitrilein room temperature ionic liquids （RTILs） without any catalyst has been reported. In the meantime, the reuse of ionic liquids and the effect of different ionic liquids as solvent on the reaction have also been investigated.     

Utilisation des déplacements chimiques induits par les lanthanides dans l'analyse conformationnelle d'hétérocycles aromatiques β-carbonylés

The preferential conformation of 3-formyl and 3-acetyl furans, thiophenes, pyrroles and some 3-acyl furans are determined by use of simulated lanthanide induced shifts. The ratios of the different rotamers are similar to those obtained by other n.m.r. methods. This result shows that the complexation does not induce any change in the conformational preference, and thus validates the use of the foregoing method for the conformational analysis of heteroaromatic aldehydes and ketones. In the three heterocycles studied, the carbonyl group shows an X? O trans preferential conformation for the aldehydes and a mixed equilibrium in the case of acetyl groups.     

Ionic Liquid–Mediated Synthesis of Coumarin-3-carboxylic Acids via Knoevenagel Condensation of Meldrum's Acid with ortho-Hydroxyaryl Aldehydes

A simple, efficient, and green protocol for synthesis of coumarin-3-carboxylic acids is described via Knoevenagel condensation of Meldrum's acid with ortho-hydroxyaryl aldehydes in [Hmim]Tfa ionic liquid, which was found to give better results than other ionic liquids. Furthermore, ionic liquid is easily reused without any appreciable loss in activity.     

Trimethylsilyl Iodide‐Promoted Aza‐Prins Cyclization for the Synthesis of 4‐Iodopiperidines

The aza‐Prins cyclization of homoallyl N‐tosylamine with aliphatic aldehydes gives trans‐2‐alkyl‐4‐iodo‐1‐tosylpiperidines. This method is chemoselective as it works only with the aliphatic aldehydes, and, in the case of aromatic aldehydes, the starting materials are recovered.     

Development of homogeneous polyamine organocatalyst for the synthesis of 2-aryl-substituted benzimidazole and benzoxazole derivatives

A new polyamine was prepared by the ring opening polymerization of epichlorohydrin and properly characterized. The catalytic property of the prepared polymer was assessed by synthesizing 2-aryl-substituted benzimidazole and benzoxazole derivatives by the conjugation of o-phenylenediamine/o-aminophenol with various aromatic aldehydes in the presence of atmospheric oxygen. Significant attributes of the present synthesis include short reaction time, good to excellent yield, high purity, easy reusability, and room temperature reaction. The reaction was carried out in the absence of any metal catalyst and other cooxidants.     

Studies on the synthesis of 2-(2-arylvinyl)thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidines and 5-(2-arylvinyl)triazolothieno[3,2-e]pyrimidines

Synthesis of 2-(2-arylvinyl)thienopyrimidines, by the acid catalyzed condensation of nitriles with thiophene o-aminocarbonyl compounds, the condensation of aldehydes with thiophene o-aminoamides, the base catalyzed condensation of aldehydes with 2-methylthienopyrimidines and by the Wittig condensation of 2-thieno-pyrimidinylmethylphosphonium salts with aldehydes is described. Isomeric 5-methyltriazolothienopyrimidines were found to react, under basic condition, with aldehydes yielding 5-(2-arylvinyl)triazolo[2,3-c]thieno-pyrimidines. While 5-styryltriazolo[4,3-c] isomers resisted acid catalysed isomerization, they were found to isomerize to triazolo[2,3-c]pyrimidines under base catalysis.     

Rhodium‐catalyzed ortho‐C‐H olefination of aromatic aldehydes employing transient directing strategy

A Rhodium(III)‐catalyzed ortho‐C‐H olefination of aromatic aldehydes in the presence of catalytic amount of TsNH₂ has been developed. The in situ generated imine intermediate from aldehyde and TsNH₂ worked as a transient directing group. Both electron‐rich and electron‐deficient aromatic aldehydes were tolerated, affording the corresponding products in moderate to good yields. Importantly, the present protocol provides a straightforward access to olefinated aromatic aldehydes with aldehydes as the simple starting materials.