Nickel Nanoparticles as Semiheterogeneous Catalyst for One-Pot,Three-Component Synthesis of 2-Amino-4H-pyrans and Pyran Annulated Heterocyclic Moieties

An efficient route for the synthesis of 2-amino-4H-pyrans and pyran annulated heterocyclic moieties has been reported via one-pot tandem Knoevenagel–cyclocondensation of aldehydes, malononitrile, and carbocyclic/heterocyclic 1,3-diones in the presence of stabilized nickel nanoparticles in ethylene glycol at room temperature. A wide range of aromatic aldehydes undergo the condensation readily to afford the pharmacologically important compounds in excellent yields. Bis-pyranization has been observed in the reactions of terephthaldehyde.

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The Synthesis of β,γ- and α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes via Polyene Epoxides

A substitute for the Darzens glycidic ester synthesis for converting unsaturated ketones or aldehydes into the homologated β,γ- or α,β-unsaturated aldehydes employing sulfur ylides is described. The carbonyl group is converted into the unsaturated oxirane which is then rearranged to the new aldehyde. High yields of isomerically pure aldehydes are available by this method and the process is of practical importance in the conversion of β-ionone into the β-C₁₄-aldehyde, a key intermediate in the Isler synthesis of vitamin A. The efficient preparation of α- and β-cyclocitral by the novel process is also described.     

AlCl3 as an Efficient Catalyst Toward the Synthesis of 1,6-Dihydropyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile Derivatives

Aluminium chloride has been shown to be an efficient catalyst for the multicomponent reactions of diaminomaleonitrile (DAMN), ketones or aldehydes, and isocyanides for the synthesis of 1,6-dihydropyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile derivatives using comparative study with various catalysts. Unprecedented use of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes in this multicomponent reaction (MCR) was demonstrated.

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Three-component condensation of 4-aminoisothiazole derivatives with aldehydes and Meldrum’s acid. Synthesis of 6,7-dihydro-4H-isothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-ones

A convenient method was developed for the synthesis of previously unknown substituted 6,7-dihydro-4H-isothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-ones based on the three-component condensation of 4-aminoisothiazole hydrochlorides, Meldrum’s acid, and aromatic aldehydes.     

Microwave Assisted One-pot Synthesis of 2-Amino-4H-chromenes and Spiropyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidine

A convenient and efficient method using microwave assisted one pot synthesis reactions for synthesis of 4H‐benzo[f]chromenes by the reaction of aromatic aldehydes with a mixture of malononitrile and naphthols was examined. The synthesis of spiropyrano[2,3‐d]pyrimidines by the reaction of isatin with malononitrile and barbituric acid and/or thiobarbituric acid was investigated. The versatility of the method was also examined through the reaction of aromatic aldehydes and malononitrile with various reagents.     

Fe（HSO4）3： An efficient,heterogeneous and reusable catalyst for the synthesis of 14-aryl- or alkyl- 14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes

Fe（HSO4）3 has been used as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of 14-aryl- or alkyl-14Hdibenzo[aj]xanthene derivatives by the reaction of 2-naphtol and aldehydes. Different types of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes are used in the reaction and in all cases the products were obtained in good to excellent yields.     

Vanadium-Catalyzed Synthesis of 4(3H)-Quinazolinones from Anthranilamides and Aryl Aldehydes

An efficient synthesis of 2-substituted and 2,3-disubstituted quinazolin-4(3H)-ones via tandem reaction of anthranilamides and aromatic aldehydes catalyzed by vanadyl acetylacetonate with 1 mol% loading under an air atmosphere is described. This new method is associated with several advantages such as low catalyst loading (only 1 mol%), use of green oxidant in the form of air, high atom economy, and good to excellent yields. A mechanism of vanadium-catalyzed synthesis of 4(3H)-quinazolinones has also been proposed.

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Synthesis of Primary Amines by One-Pot Reductive Amination of Aldehydes

We report here a novel, one-pot, two-step reductive amination of aldehydes for the atom-economical synthesis of primary amines. The amination step has been carried out with hydroxylammonium chloride and does not require the use of a base. In the subsequent reduction step, a metal zinc/hydrochloride acid system has been used. This method is applicable to both aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes. The operational simplicity, the short reaction times, and the mild reaction conditions add to the value of this method as a practical alternative to the reductive amination of aldehydes.

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A Convenient Method of Synthesis of Bis-Indolylmethanes: Indium Trichloride Catalyzed Reactions of Indole with Aldehydes and Schiff's Bases

Anhydrous indium trichloride (InCl₃) is found to catalyze the electrophilic substitution reaction of indole with aromatic aldehydes and Schiff's bases which resulted in an efficient synthesis of bis-indolylmethanes in good to excellent yield.     

Practical Synthesis of 4-Benzylidene-2-phenyl-5(4H)-oxazolones

A simple and alternative method has been developed for the synthesis of 4-benzylidene-2-phenyl-5(4H)-oxazolones via reactions of hippuric acid with various aldehydes in the presence of 2-chloro-4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazine/N-methylmorpholine at 75 °C.

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Three-component condensation of 3-aminothiophene-2-carboxylic acid derivatives with aldehydes and Meldrum’s acid

A convenient method was developed for the synthesis of the previously unknown substituted 6,7-dihydro-4H-thieno[3,2-b]pyridin-5-ones based on the three-component condensation of 3-aminothiophenes, Meldrum’s acid, and aromatic aldehydes. 3-Aminothiophenes are easily formed in situ by decarboxylation of 3-aminothiophene-2-carboxylic acids in an acidic medium. Sodium salts of the latter acids were prepared by alkaline hydrolysis of the corresponding available esters.     

Efficient and green synthesis of 4H-pyrans and 4H-pyrano[2,3-c] pyrazoles catalyzed by task-specific ionic liquid [bmim]OH under solvent-free conditions

Abstract

A facile and convenient procedure for the synthesis of 4H-pyrans from aldehydes, malononitrile, and ethyl acetoacetate/acetylacetone and also synthesis of 4H-pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles from three-component condensation of aldehydes, malononitrile, and pyrazolone or four-component condensation of aldehydes, malononitrile, ethyl acetoacetate, and hydrazine monohydrate using [bmim]OH as task-specific ionic liquid has been described. The protocol proves to be efficient and environmentally benign in terms of high yields, low reaction times, ease of recovery, and reusability of reaction medium.

     

Synthesis of Trisubstituted Isoxazoles from Nitroenamines and Aromatic Aldehydes

A novel approach for the synthesis of trisubstituted isoxazoles from nitroenamines and aromatic aldehydes is developed. L ‐Proline/potassium carbonate system was employed to promote this process. The reaction underwent nucleophilic attack of nitroenamines to aromatic aldehydes, intramolecular denitration, tautomerization and elimination of H₂O to furnish the target compounds.     

Regioselective synthesis of cis- and trans-2,4,5-triarylimidazolines and 2,4,5-triarylimidazoles from available reagents

Novel data were obtained concerning the reaction of aromatic aldehydes with ammonia. A preparative method for the synthesis of new substituted 1,3,5-triaryl-2,4-diazapenta-1,4-dienes was developed. These products are the starting reactants for syntheses of cis- and trans-2,4,5-triaryl-2-imidazolines and 2,4,5-triarylimidazoles.     

Simple,Catalyst-Free,One-Pot Procedure for the Synthesis of 2-Amino-3-cyano-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrano[3,2-c]quinolin-5-one Derivatives

A one-pot, three-component reaction of 4-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one, malononitrile, and various aldehydes for the synthesis of 2-amino-3-cyano-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrano[3,2-c]quinolin-5-one derivatives is reported. The reaction is performed without any catalysts in a mixed solvent of water and ethanol to give products in good yields. The present method provided a clean, simple, and economical alternative for the synthesis of potential biologically active pyranoquinoline derivatives.

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Iodine-Catalyzed,Efficient Synthesis of α-Hydroxy Phosphonates in Water

An efficient and simple synthesis of α-hydroxy phosphonates from aldehydes and triethylphosphite in the presence of iodine in water has been developed. Environmentally benign reaction conditions, high yield, and easily available catalyst are important features of this method.

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Highly stereoselective synthesis of 2,5-disubstituted (<Emphasis Type="Italic">E,E</Emphasis>)-penta-2,4-dienals

A condensation of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes with O-protected 4-hydroxybutanal N-(tert-butyl)-imine has been exemplified for the first time using (E)-cinnamic and (E)-4-methoxycinnamic aldehydes. (E,E)-2,5-Disubstituted penta-2,4-dienals, which are key intermediates in the synthesis of strobilurins A and X, were prepared in good yields and close to 100% stereoselectivity.     

Efficient Synthesis of Symmetrical Bisamides from Aldehydes and Amides Catalyzed by Silica-Bonded S-Sulfonic Acid Nanoparticles

Silica-bonded S-sulfonic acid nanoparticles (SBSSANPs) were easily synthesized from silica nanoparticles and showed to be an efficient catalyst in the synthesis the symmetrical N,N′-alkylidene bisamides. Reaction of aldehydes and amides in the presence of the catalyst afforded the corresponding bisamides in good to excellent yields. The extensive range of substrates suggests general applicability of the method. Reusability of the catalyst, simple workup procedure, and short reaction times are other advantages of this protocol.

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One‐Pot Synthesis of 4‐Aryl‐NH‐1,2,3‐Triazoles through Three‐Component Reaction of Aldehydes,Nitroalkanes and NaN3

A one‐pot three‐component reaction of aldehydes, nitroalkanes and NaN₃ for the synthesis of NH ‐1,2,3‐triazoles has been developed. The reaction provides a safe, efficient and step‐economic approach for the synthesis of various NH ‐1,2,3‐triazoles in good to excellent yields.     

(E) and (Z)-α-hydroxy and α-methoxyimino-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetic acids and esters. Spectral properties,conformations and photoisomerization of the new compounds

Detailed experimental procedures are given for the preparation of the stereoisomeric (E)- and (Z)-methyl-α-hydroxy and α-methoxyimino-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetates and of the related acids. (Z)-Isomers have been prepared by synthesis. (E)-Isomers have been obtained only by photoisomerization. Decarboxylation of the acids left the corresponding aldehydes which are ideal compounds for structural studies and configurational assignments.