Wittig rearrangement of allyl furfuryl and allyl thienyl ethers and sulfides and their benzo-derivatives

Treatment of allyl furfuryl ethers and sulfides with butyllithium results in metallation at the free -position of the heterocycle, with partial Wittig rearrangement to the isomeric alcohols and sulfides and ring opening. With the benzo-derivatives, Wittig rearrangement and ring opening takes place.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 7, pp. 883–888, July, 1987.     

Diels-alder reactivity of vinylsulfoxyallenes

Vinylsulfoxyallenes 3a-c are prepared from propargylic alcohols in 47-65% yield. Vinylsulfoxyallenes undergo facile [4 + 2] cycloadditions with methyl triazolidenedione (MTAD) and singlet oxygen to afford phenylsulfinylpyridazines and spirocyclic phenylsulfinyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-ones in excellent yields (60-90%). Spirocyclic phenylsulfinyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-ones are oxidized to the corresponding phenylsulfones with peracid or can be epoxidized with basic hydrogen peroxide. Spirocyclic pyranone formation is thought to proceed via the rearrangement of a labile cyclic peroxide intermediate 14.     

Base-assisted intramolecular 6-acetoxypyranone-acetylene [5+2] cycloaddition. Synthesis and reactivity of novel oxa-tricyclo[5.3.1.0]undecenones

The synthesis of 3,11-dioxatricyclo[5.3.1.0^1,5]undeca-5,9-dien-8-ones is reported from suitable 5-substituted furfuryl alcohols bearing an acetylenic side-chain. Successive peracid-mediated oxidative rearrangement of furan carbinols and base-assisted intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition afforded oxygen-bridged tricyclo-undecane derivatives. Stereoselective transformations of cycloadducts are also discussed.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of O‐Allylhydroxylamines through the Organocatalytic Oxidation of Tertiary Allylic Amines Followed by a [2,3]‐Meisenheimer Rearrangement

A cheap, green, and highly efficient one‐pot method for the synthesis of O‐protected allylic alcohols is described. By utilizing 2,2,2‐trifluoroacetophenone as the organocatalyst and H₂O₂ as the oxidant, a variety of allylic amine N‐oxides were synthesized, which upon heating are converted to the final products through a [2,3]‐Meisenheimer rearrangement.     

Competitive Gold‐Promoted Meyer–Schuster and oxy‐Cope Rearrangements of 3‐Acyloxy‐1,5‐enynes: Selective Catalysis for the Synthesis of (+)‐(S)‐γ‐Ionone and (−)‐(2S,6 R)‐cis‐γ‐Irone

We report a simple, highly stereoselective synthesis of (+)‐(S)‐γ‐ionone and (‐)‐(2S,6R)‐cis‐γ‐irone, two characteristic and precious odorants; the latter compound is a constituent of the essential oil obtained from iris rhizomes. Of general interest in this approach are the photoisomerization of an endo trisubstituted cyclohexene double bond to an exo vinyl group and the installation of the enone side chain through a [(NHC)Au^I]‐catalyzed Meyer–Schuster‐like rearrangement. This required a careful investigation of the mechanism of the gold‐catalyzed reaction and a judicious selection of reaction conditions. In fact, it was found that the Meyer–Schuster reaction may compete with the oxy‐Cope rearrangement. Gold‐based catalytic systems can promote either reaction selectively. In the present system, the mononuclear gold complex [Au(IPr)Cl], in combination with the silver salt AgSbF₆ in 100:1 butan‐2‐one/H₂O, proved to efficiently promote the Meyer–Schuster rearrangement of propargylic benzoates, whereas the digold catalyst [{Au(IPr)}₂(μ‐OH)][BF₄] in anhydrous dichloromethane selectively promoted the oxy‐Cope rearrangement of propargylic alcohols.     

Highly Enantioselective Synthesis of Linear β-Amino Alcohols

β-Amino alcohols derived from α-amino acids have been extensively used as a powerful source of chirality. Transforming the alcohol moiety into a good leaving group has allowed the rearrangement of these β-amino alcohols and the introduction of a large number of nucleophiles through the anchimeric participation of the nitrogen atom. An overview on the recent progress realized on the rearrangement of these β-amino alcohols in the presence of (CF₃CO)₂O and H₂SO₄ is reported.     

6(5H)-phenanthridinones. III. halo-6(5H)phenanthridinones

Halogenation of 6(5H)-phenanthridinone or its 3,8-dihalo derivatives with N-bromo or N-chlorosuccinimide in dimethylformamide gives the corresponding 2-halophenanthridinones (I,V,XI-XIV). Further halogenation of 2-halo-6(5H)-phenanthridinone with the appropriate N-halosuccinimide, in the same medium, gives the corresponding 2,4-dihalo derivatives (II,VI). NXS/DMF is found to be a very convenient halogenating system in these preparations. 1,3,8-Trihalo-6(5H)-phenanthridinones (XIX,XX) are prepared from the 1-nitro derivatives which are obtained by a Schmidt rearrangement of 2,7-dihalo-4-nitro-9-oxofluorenes. Similarly, rearrangement and further reaction of 2-nitro-5-chloro-9-oxofluorene (XXI) leads to 3,10-dichloro-6(5H)-phenanthridinone (XXIV). UV absorptions as well as selected IR absorptions of these 6(5H)-phenanthridinones are described.     

Intramolecular Cyclization of Furfuryl 2-Propynyl Ether

Intramolecular cyclization of furfuryl 2-propynyl ether in the presence of a catalytic amount ofpotassium tert-butoxide in tert-butyl alcohol gives 3a'6-epoxy-1'3-dihydro-6H-isobenzofuran. The cyclizationis presumed to be favored by preliminary isomerization of the 2-propynyl group into allenyl. Heating of thecyclization product with excess potassium tert-butoxide in tert-butyl alcohol results in cleavage of the epoxybridge with formation of 6-hydroxy-1'3-dihydroisobenzofuran.     

A Facile H2SO4-SiO2–Catalyzed Ferrier Rearrangement of 3,4,6-Tri-O-benzyl-d-glucal

Sulfuric acid immobilized on silica gel (H₂SO₄-SiO₂) was used as an efficient and convenient promoter for Ferrier-type rearrangement of 3,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-d-glucal in CH₂Cl₂, which is a difficult donor for this type of reaction. The acceptors include primary alcohols, secondary alcohols, pentanol, halogenated alcohol, sterols, thiol, and 2-naphthol. Thus, 2,3-unsaturated glycosides were obtained rapidly (<2 h) and efficiently (>62%) in good α-selectivity (α/β>4.2:1) under mild conditions.     

N6‐Furfuryladenine (kinetin) hydrochloride

In the title compound, N⁶‐furfuryl­adenin‐3‐ium chloride, C₁₀H₁₀N₅O⁺·Cl⁻, the adenine moiety exists as the N3‐protonated N7–H tautomer. The orientation of the N6 substituent (furfuryl moiety) is distal to the imidazole ring of the adenine base. The dihedral angle between the adenine plane and the furfuryl ring plane is 76.1 (2)°. Three N—H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds are responsible for the formation of a supramolecular chain‐like pattern. These supramolecular chains are interconnected by C—H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds to form a hydrogen‐bonded sheet and a three‐dimensional hydrogen‐bonded network.     

Synthesis of 8-methylpyrido[2,3-d:6,5-d'x]dipyrimidine-2,4,6(3H,10H,7H)-triones and their use in the oxidation of alcohols

A new-type pyridodipyrimide, 8-methylpyrido[2,3-d:6,5-d']dipyrimidine-2,4,6(3H,10H,7H)-triones were prepared by the condensation of 6-alkyl- or 6-aryl-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-ones with 2,4,6-trichloropyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde or 3-alkyl-6-chloro-5-formyluracils. The pyridodipyrimidines thus obtained oxidized alcohols under neutral conditions to yield the corresponding carbonyl compounds and a significant autorecycling in the oxidation was observed.     

The rearrangement and solvolysis of furfuryl arenesulfinates

Furfuryl benzenesulfinate, furfuryl p-toluenesulfinate and 5-nitrofurfuryl benzenesulfinate were synthesized, and their behaviour under various conditions was investigated. The first two esters were found to undergo readily rearrangement to sulfone. In nonhydroxylic solvents, a mixture of furfuryl aryl sulfone and 2-methyl-3-furyl aryl sulfone is obtained. The ratio between the two sulfones changes with the polarity of the solvent. In hydroxylic solvents, only rearrangement to the furfuryl aryl sulfone takes place, and this is accompanied by solvolysis of the ester. A kinetic study of the reaction in ethanol and aqueous ethanol solvents indicated an ionization mechanism. It is suggested that under these conditions the sulfone is formed by recombination of ion pairs. A kinetic study of the rearrangement under nonsolvolytic conditions was also performed in order to obtain the effect of the solvent and the effect of added salts on the rate of rearrangement. This study has shown that the rate of rearrangement is sensitive to the ionizing power of the solvent. The addition of perchlorate was found to have a stronger effect on the formation of the furfuryl sulfone than on the 2-methyl-3-furyl sulfone. In this case an ionic mechanism is also suggested, and the two sulfones may arise by recombination from two different species of ion pairs.     

Studies on Sequential Claisen Rearrangement: Charge‐Accelerated [3,3]‐Sigmatropic Rearrangement Leading to Polyheterocycles

A number of quinolone‐annulated pentacycles have been regioselectively synthesized in 90–95% yields by sequential Claisen rearrangements. The second synthesis is anhydrous AlCl₃‐catalyzed charge‐accelerated aromatic Claisen rearrangement of 1‐aryloxymethyl‐6‐alkyl‐3H‐pyrano[2,3‐c]quinolin‐5(6H)‐ones in dichloromethane at rt for 5–10 min. The precursors were synthesized by the thermal [3,3]‐sigmatropic rearrangement of the corresponding ethers.     

Phosphorus pentoxide in organic synthesis. XIX. Mixtures of phosphorus pentoxide and ortho-substituted arylamines as reagents in the synthesis of 9-aryl-9H-purin-6-amines

9-Aryl-9H-purin-6-amines 2 were readily obtained by heating 5-acetamido-4-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-6(1H)-one 1 in mixtures of phosphorus pentoxide, triethylamine hydrochloride and sterically hindered arylamines. Nonsterically hindered arylamines resulted in formation of 6-arylaminopurines 3. The mechanism for rearrangement of 2 into 3 is discussed.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Pyrazoles through a Four‐Step Cascade Sequence

A one‐pot synthesis of 3,4,5‐ and 1,3,5‐pyrazoles from tertiary propargylic alcohols and para‐tolylsulfonohydrazide has been accomplished. The pyrazoles are formed through a four‐step cascade sequence, including FeCl₃‐catalyzed propargylic substitution, aza‐Meyer–Schuster rearrangement, base‐mediated 6π electrocyclization, and thermal [1,5] sigmatropic shift. In this reaction, the 3,4,5‐ and 1,3,5‐pyrazoles are produced selectively according to different substituents in the starting alcohols.     

Une nouvelle synthese de l'ellipticine et ses analogues structuraux

Two new syntheses of the 6H-pyrido [4,3-b] carbazole system are described. The first method involves the cyclization of a (2-alkyl-skatyl)-piperidone whereas the second leads to ellipticine by the participation of the indole nucleus in the rearrangement of tertiary acetylenic alcohols in acidic medium.     

Stereoselective synthesis of the C94-C104 fragment of symbiodinolide

Stereoselective synthesis of the C94-C104 fragment of symbiodinolide which is a polyol marine natural product with a molecular weight of 2860 has been accomplished. The synthetic route features Achmatowicz rearrangement and RuO₄-catalyzed dihydroxylation for the construction of the tetrahydropyran moiety and the dithiane addition to the aldehyde for the introduction of the side chain.     

The mass spectra of alkyl phenyl tellurides

The mass spectra of several alkyl phenyl tellurides, C₆H₅TeR (R = CH₃, CD₃, C₂H₅, n-C₃H₇, i-C₃H₇ and n-C₄H₉) have been studied with special emphasis on the fragmentation patterns involving cleavage of the alkyl and aryl tellurium–carbon bonds. Each compound exhibited intense parent ions. The rearrangement ions [C₆H₆Te]⁺? and [C₆H₆]⁺? were found in the spectra of phenyl ethyl and higher tellurides. Two other rearrangement ions [HTe]⁺ and [C₇H₇]⁺ were observed in the spectrum of each compound. Examination of the mass spectrum of phenyl methyl-d₃ telluride demonstrated that the [HTe]⁺ ions derive hydrogen from the phenyl group.     

Synthesis of Dibenzo[b,e]azepin-6(11H)-ones via a Sequential Ugi-4CR and Sulfur Ylide-Mediated Rearrangement Reaction

A new one-pot preparation of dibenzo[b,e]azepin-6(11H)-one by a sequential Ugi-4CR and sulfur ylide-mediated rearrangement reaction has been developed. A series of polysubstituted dibenzo[b,e]azepin-6(11H)-ones were obtained in 69–84 % yields from readily available sulfonium salts, 2-aminophenyl ketones, aldehydes and isocyanides in the presence of DBU.     

Chiral Acylsilanes in Organic Synthesis. Part 3. Silicon-directed stereoselective preparation and Ireland ester-enolate rearrangement of O-acyl-substituted α-silylated allyl alcohols

Stereocontrolled addition of alk-1-enylmetal reagents to the chiral (alkoxymethyl)-substituted acylsilanes (±)- 6 gave rise to α-silylated allyl alcohols, which were converted to the corresponding acetates or propionates 11–16 (Scheme 2). Deprotonation and silylation with Me₃SiCl afforded – in an Ireland ester-enolate-accelerated Claisen rearrangement – stereoselectively αδ-silylated γδ-unsaturated carboxylic acids 18–24 (Scheme 4). The Me₃Si groups in α-position to the COOH group of these compounds were removed chemoselectively in presence of the chiral silyl group in δ-position by treatment with Bu₄NF · 3 H₂O or Et₃N · 3 HF (→ 27–32 ; Scheme 5). The reaction sequence allows a novel stereocontrolled access to chiral C-frameworks possessing a vinylsilane moiety with its full reaction potential.