Practical Synthesis of N‐Alkyl‐N‐alkyloxycarbonylaminomethyl Prodrug Derivatives of Acetaminophen,Theophylline, and 6‐Mercaptopurine

We report a novel synthesis of N‐alkyl‐N‐alkyloxycarbonylaminomethyl (NANAOCAM) prodrugs of acetaminophen, theophylline, and 6‐mercaptopurine by alkylation of the corresponding drug molecule with N‐alkyl‐N‐alkyloxycarbonylaminomethyl chlorides in good yield. Most of the alkylating agents were efficiently synthesized by chloromethylation of N‐alkyl carbamic acid alkyl esters, which in turn were made from alkyl amines and alkyl chloroformates. In cases where the alkyl chloroformates were not available, synthesis of N‐alkyl carbamic acid alkyl esters was accomplished by converting an alcohol to a chloroformate or to an activated acylating agent such as acyl imidazoles or p‐nitrophenylcarbonate esters, followed by their reaction with alkyl amines.     

A Facile,One‐Step Conversion of 6‐O‐Trityl and 6‐O‐TBDMS Monosaccharides into the Corresponding Formate Esters

A convenient method has been developed for a facile and high‐yield conversion of 6‐O‐tert‐butyldimethylsilyl and 6‐O‐trityl protected monosaccharides to their formate esters, which may serve as useful intermediates for the replacement of the primary hydroxyl group of sugars by other functional groups.     

Copolymers of 2‐(3‐(6‐tetralino)‐3‐methyl‐1‐cyclobutyl)‐2‐Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate with Acrylonitrile and 4‐Vinylpyridine: Synthesis,Characterization, and Monomer Reactivity Ratios

The copolymerization of 2‐(3‐(6‐tetralino)‐3‐methyl‐1‐cyclobutyl)‐2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate (TCHEMA), monomer with acrylonitrile and 4‐vinylpyridine were carried out in 1,4‐dioxane solution at 65°C using AIBN as an initiator. The copolymers were characterized by FTIR, ¹H‐NMR, and ¹³C‐NMR spectroscopic techniques. Thermal properties of the polymers were also studied by thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The copolymer compositions were determined by elemental analysis. The monomer reactivity ratios were calculated by the Fineman‐Ross and Kelen‐Tüdös method. Also, the apparent thermal decomposition activation energies were calculated by the Ozawa method with a Shimadzu TGA 50 thermogravimetric analysis thermobalance.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Alkyl and Aryl‐(4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinolin‐2‐yl)amines: X‐Ray Structures of Ethyl and Cyclohexyl‐(4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinolin‐2‐yl)amine

Abstract

We have synthesized and characterized a series of alkyl and aryl‐(4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinolin‐2‐yl)amines through a high‐yield, three‐step procedure starting from 4‐methylquinolin‐2‐ol. Nitration using concentrated nitric/sulfuric acids, followed by chlorination in phosphorus oxychloride, yielded 2‐chloro‐4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinoline. All of the intermediates and aminated products have been characterized by multinuclear (¹H and ¹³C) NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and, in the case of the two title compounds (ethyl and cyclohexyl‐(4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinolin‐2‐yl)amine), a single crystal X‐ray structure was obtained to verify the nature of the new materials.     

MAOS of D‐Gluconic Acid,D‐Glucono‐1,4‐ and 1,5‐Lactones,Esters, Hydrazides,and Benzimidazoles Thereof

Microwave‐assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) of D‐gluconic acid can be efficiently done by oxidation of D‐glucose with bromine water, upon irradiation with microwave (MW). It was also used for the conversion of D‐gluconic acid to ethyl D‐gluconate, D‐glucono‐1,4‐ and 1,5‐lactones, gluconyl hydrazide, and gluconyl phenylhydrazide in yields comparable to those obtained by conventional methods, but in much shorter times. A convenient microwave‐mediated condensation of D‐gluconic acid with o‐phenylenediamines provided the respective acyclonucleoside benzimidazole in short time and good yield.      

Synthesis,Structures, and Properties of Novel N‐Aryl‐phenanthren‐o‐iminoquinones

The interaction of 9,10‐phenanthrenquinone with primary amines has been studied. Use of sterically hindered anilines gave the phenanthren‐o‐iminoquinones in good yields. These compounds are structural analogues of o‐benzoquinones. Using single‐electron reduction, o‐iminoquinones may synthesize metal's free‐radical complexes.     

Synthesis of 1,2,4‐Triazinediones, 1,2,4,3‐Triazaphospholines,and 1,2,4,3‐Triazaphospholine‐3‐oxide Derivatives

The reaction of N ¹‐tosylamidrazones 1 with oxalyl dichloride, phosphorus trichloride, and phosphoryl chloride leads to 1,2,4‐triazinediones 3 , 1,2,4,3‐triazaphospholines 4 , and 1,2,4,3‐triazaphospholine‐3‐oxides 5 , respectively. The structures of the new products have been established by IR; ¹H, ¹³C, and ³¹P NMR studies; and elemental analysis.     

Alternative Route for the Synthesis of 6‐Methoxy‐5‐methyl‐α‐tetralone and 6‐Methoxy‐2,5‐dimethyl‐α‐tetralone

The ketoesters 3 and 4, obtained by the condensation of 2‐cyclohexanone carboxylate and 1‐chloro‐3‐pentanone, were heated with 2,3‐dichloro‐5,6‐dicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ) to yield the dienones 5 and 6, which on hydrolysis with potassium t‐butoxide and dimethyl sulfoxide afforded tetralin 8. These were converted to tetralone 10 by methylation and oxidation respectively. Further methylation of 10 yielded tetralone 11.     

Solution and Solid‐State Polymerization of 2,3‐Dicyano‐5,7‐dimethyl‐6H‐1,4‐diazepine

Abstract

2,3‐Dicyano‐5,7‐dimethyl‐6H‐1,4‐diazepine (1) is polymerized to a conjugated structure in solution by both alkaline sugar reagents and butoxide in n‐butanol and in the solid state by thermal annealing. From both infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, all polymers have a similar chain repeat structure involving polymerization at one of the two cyano groups in the molecular structure of 1. Electronic spectra, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and thermal analysis further characterize the polymers. The methyl protons of 1 are acidic, and solution polymerization is likely initiated by a delocalized anion derived from 1. This delocalized anion also provides a rationalization for polymerization at only one of the cyano groups of 1 instead of cyclopolymerization. The solid state polymerization leads to an amorphous product in a heterogeneous process. The crystal structure of 1 does not allow formation of an infinite chain. A tautomeric form of 1 likely initiates the solid state polymerization. The tautomerization creates a defect site in the crystal of 1, and the initial addition reaction is likely topochemical.     

Iodine‐Mediated Synthesis of 2‐Arylbenzoxazoles, 2‐Arylbenzimidazoles,and 1,3,5‐Trisubstituted Pyrazoles

2‐Arylbenzoxazoles and 2‐arylbenzimidazoles were synthesized by the reaction of aldehydes with 2‐aminophenol and O‐phenylenediamines in the presence of iodine. 1,3,5‐Trisubstituted pyrazoles were synthesized from chalcones and hydrazines in the presence of iodine.     

Aryl Radical Cyclization: Regioselective Synthesis of 6a,7,8,12b‐Tetrahydro‐6H‐chromeno[3,4‐c]quinolin‐6‐one

Regioselective synthesis of 6a,7,8,12b‐tetrahydro‐6H‐chromeno[3,4‐c]quinolin‐6‐ones 4 in good to excellent yields from 3‐(2‐bromoanilinomethyl)coumarins 3 by aryl radical cyclization is described. The cyclization precursors 3 were prepared by the reaction of 3‐chloromethyl coumarin with different 2‐bromoaniline.     

Formation of 1,2,5‐Oxadiazole,Isoxazole, Isothiazole, 1,2,3‐Triazole,and Pyrrole Rings from N‐(5,5‐Dimethyl‐3‐oxocyclohexenyl)‐S,S‐diphenylsulfilimine

Reactions of N‐(5,5‐dimethyl‐3‐oxocyclohexenyl)‐S,S‐diphenylsulfilimine, a kind of enaminone, with isopentyl nitrite, isocyanates, isothocyanates, benzenediazonium chloride, and 1,1,1‐trifluoro‐4‐ethoxy‐3‐buten‐2‐one gave 1,2,5‐oxadiazole, isoxazole, isothiazole, 1,2,3‐triazole, and pyrrole derivatives condensed with cyclohexane, respectively, in one pot.     

Comparative Analysis of the Properties of Tween‐20, Tween‐60, Tween‐80, Arlacel‐60, and Arlacel‐80

Foamability and foam stability, emulsifying power, surface tension, and interfacial tension were investigated for Tween‐20 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate), Tween‐60 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate), Tween‐80 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate), Arlacel‐60 (Sorbitan stearate), and Arlacel‐80 (Sorbitan oleate). Among all the surfactants tested for their foaming power and foamabilty, Arlacel‐60 and Arlacel‐80 showed the best results; the foaming power and foamability was found to be 100%. The surfactants having foam stability more than 50% can be considered as metastable and those less than 50% are considered as low‐stability foams. In case of surface tension and interfacial tension property measurements, Arlacel‐80 showed the best results. At 1% surfactant concentration, the surface tension and interfacial tension of Arlacel‐80 was found to be 29.9 dynes/cm and 1.1 dynes/cm at 30°C ambient temperature. Also, Arlacel‐60 was found to exhibit the best emulsifying power among all the surfactants tested. At 30°C, the emulsifying property of Arlacel‐60 was 6 hours.     

N‐Chlorosulfonyloxazolidin‐2‐ones: Synthesis,Structure, and Reactivity Toward Aminoesters

Abstract

Synthesis, structure, and reactivity of chiral N‐chlorosulfonyloxazolidin‐2‐ones are described. Their synthesis were easily carried out starting from the corresponding chiral oxazolidin‐2‐ones and sulfuryl chloride to afford the title compounds 1 in high yields.     

Simple,Efficient, and Stereoselective Oxidation of Triphenylfurans to cis‐But‐2‐ene‐1,4‐diones

Triphenylfurans are stereoselctively oxidized to cis‐but‐2‐ene‐1,4‐diones, suitable precursors of 3(2H)‐furanones, in very good yields using ammonium nitrate or potassium nitrate in 80% aqueous acetic acid.     

Synthesis and Amphiphilic Behavior of N,N‐Bis‐glucosyl‐1,5‐benzodiazepin‐2,4‐dione

Abstract

Glucosyl‐1,5‐benzodiazepin‐2,4‐diones were synthesized in order to study the influence of the glucidic moiety on the amphiphilic behaviour. The glucosyl groups include 6‐deoxy‐D‐glucopyranos‐6‐yl and 6‐deoxy‐3‐O‐R‐D‐glucopyranos‐6‐yl (R = n ? C _n H _2n+1; n = 1, 8, 10 and 12). Variation in the length of the hydrocarbon chain allowed comparison of such amphiphilic data as water solubility (Sw) and surface tension (γ) values. At 25°C, the glucopyranosyl benzodiazepines with R = H and CH₃ show a higher water solubility than the starting 1,5‐benzodiazepin‐2,4‐diones. Some other glucidic benzodiazepine derivatives with an appropriate alkyl chain at C‐3 carbon of the D‐glucopyranose present a variable hydrosolubility and surface tension γ values close to 43 to 46 mN · m^?1 at the corresponding saturation. Moreover, according to preliminary tests, these compounds seem to show a better affinity for the blood brain barrier.     

Novel and Efficient Solid‐State Synthesis of 3‐Alkyl‐6‐Aryl‐s‐triazolo[3,4‐b]‐1,3,4‐thiadiazine Derivatives

A novel and efficient solid‐state synthesis of s‐triazolo[3,4‐b]‐1,3,4‐thiadiazine derivatives has been reported. Twelve 3‐alkyl‐6‐aryl‐s‐triazolo[3,4‐b]‐1,3,4‐thiadiazine derivatives have been synthesized in excellent yields with short reaction time.     

Oligo‐Ortho‐Chloroazomethinephenol and its Metal Complexes: Synthesis,Characterization, Antimicrobial and Thermal Properties

The new Schiff base oligomer (oligo‐ortho‐chloroazomethinephenol) was synthesized by the condensation of ortho‐chloroaniline with oligosalicylaldehyde (OSA). Oligomer‐metal complexes of oligo‐ortho‐chloroazomethinephenol (OKAP) with Cu(II), Zn(II) and Co(II) were synthesized. The properties of OKAP and oligomer‐metal complexes were studied by elemental, UV‐Vis, ¹H‐NMR, FT‐IR, magnetic susceptibility analyses. The number average molecular weight and mass average molecular weight OKAP were found to be 1494 g · mol^?1 and 5418 g · mol^?1, respectively. Elemental analyses of oligomer‐metal complexes suggest that the ratio of metal to oligomer is 1∶2. The results indicate that the OKAP coordinate through azomethine nitrogen and phenolic oxygen to the metal ions. Antimicrobial activity of OKAP was tested against S. cerevisiae, B. subtilis, E. coli, K. pneumoniae, M. luteus and S. aureus. The thermal stabilities of the OKAP and oligomer‐metal complexes were compared by thermogravimetric (TG) analyses. According to TG, OKAP, and oligomer‐metal complexes were stable against temperature and thermooxidative decomposition. The weight losses of OKAP and oligomer‐metal complexes were found to be at 400 and 800°C at 20.2 and 50.0 (OKAP), 17.1 and 41.1 (Cu(II)), 13.4 and 38.5 (Zn(II)), 18.3 and 68.2 (Co(II)), %, respectively. Based on half degradation temperature (T_50%) parameters, Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes were more resistant than the OKAP and Co(II) complex.     

Strategies towards the Synthesis of 6‐N,N‐Diethylcarbamyloxy‐1,4‐dimethoxy‐ 7‐naphthylboronic Acid

After acetylation, condensation between Danishefsky's diene and benzoquinone afforded a stable methoxytriacetoxydihydronaphthalene intermediate, which was subsequently transformed by the Snieckus DOM protocol into the regiospecific 7‐naphthylboronic acid.     

Improved Syntheses of N‐Desmethylcitalopram and N,N‐Didesmethylcitalopram

An improved and efficient synthesis of N‐desmethylcitalopram (2) and N,N‐didesmethylcitalopram (3) is presented. The method involved N‐demethylation of citalopram (1) using 1‐chloroethyl chloroformate to give 2 in 87% yield. Synthesis of 3 was accomplished by alkylation of 8 with 1‐(3‐bromopropyl)‐2,2,5,5‐tetramethyl‐1‐aza‐2,5‐disilacyclopentane (9).