Studies on Thiazolopyridines. Part 1: Antimicrobial Activity of Some Novel Fluorinated Thiazolo[3,2-a]Pyridines and Thiazolo[2′,3′:1,6]Pyrido[2,3-d]Pyrimidines

Ternary condensation of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile and thioglycolic acid (2:2:1 molar ratio) in ethanol/piperidine afforded the corresponding thiazolo[3,2-a]pyridines 1a-d . Thiazolo[2',3':1,6]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine 4 was obtained by refluxing of compound 1a with acetic anhydride. Also, thiazolopyrido pyrimidine 6 was produced by refluxing of 1a with triethylorthoformate followed by treatment with hydrazine hydrate. Refluxing 1a with formic acid yielded the thiazolopyridopyrimidine 8 which on chlorination with thionyl chloride furnished the chloro derivative 9 . Finally, amino thiazolo[2',3':1,6]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine 10 was obtained by treatment of 1a with formamide. The structures of these compounds were established on the basis of elemental analyses, IR, 1 H NMR, and mass spectral data. Also, the antimicrobial activity of some synthesized compounds is reported.     

Studies on the Cyclisation of 4-[2′-Cyclohexenyl]-3-hydroxy[1]benzopyran-2-one

The bicyclic coumarin derivative-1, 3 propano-2-bromo-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrano [2, 3-c] [1]benzo-pyran-5-one (8) was synthesised by a sequence of reaction viz. acetylation of 4-[2′-cyclohexenyl] -3-hydroxy [1] benzopyran-2-one (4), addition of bromine to cyclohexenyl double bond and treating the resulting acetyldi-bromo derivative (7) with 4% alcoholic KOH. Benzofuro [2, 3-c] [1] -benzopyran-6-one (10) was synthesised from 4 via oxymercuration with mercuric acetate in methanol followed by dehydrogenative damercuration with Pd-C in refluxing diphenyl ether.     

Studies on Cytochrome c Modified by [PtdienNO_3]Cl

For the first time, [PtdienNO_3]Cl was used as a stable reagent to modify ferricytochrome c and the reaction products were separated and purified with the CM-52 cation exchange chromatography. Five components were obtained, corresponding to the native cytochrome c single-labeled, dual-labeled, and triple-labeled derivatives as shown by the analysis of the molar ratio of the two metal atoms (Pt and Fe). The reduction potentials of these proteins were measured by differential pulse voltammetry. His-33 and Trp-59 were identified by~1HNMR as the binding sites of the platinum complex in the modified cytochrome c derivatives. Trp-59 was a conserved amino acid connected with the heme through hydrogen bond, which had not been modified by other transition metal complexes. The platinummodified cytochrome c derivatives might be valuable in exploring the role of the aromatic amino acids, especially Trp-59, in electron transfer.     

Tributylphosphane-promoted [3 + 2] annulation of 3-hydroxyoxindoles with acrylates: Synthesis of spirocyclic oxindole-lactones

The tributylphosphane-promoted [3 + 2] annulation reactions of 3-hydroxyoxindoles with acrylates have been developed to give a variety of pharmaceutically attractive spirocyclic oxindole-lactone derivatives in good to excellent yields. The structures of all the compounds were confirmed by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and HRMS. This metal-free procedure features low costs of the reagents and materials, mild reaction conditions, non-toxicity and easy handling for scalable synthesis.     

Double [3 + 2] cycloaddition of nitrile oxides with allenoates: Synthesis of spirobidihydroisoxazoles

The double [3+2] cycloaddition of allenoates with nitrile oxides was presented. The reaction worked well under mild reaction conditions to give the spirobidihydroisoxazole in moderate to excellent yields with excellent diastereoselectivities.     

Application of [3 + 2]-Cycloaddition in the Synthesis of Valdecoxib

A large scale synthesis of valdecoxib 1 is described. Our work features potential application of [3 + 2]-dipolar cycloaddition involving enamine and in situ–generated nitrile oxide derivatives.     

Catalytic Formal [2π+2σ] Cycloaddition of Aldehydes with Bicyclobutanes: Expedient Access to Polysubstituted 2-Oxabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes

Synthesis of bicyclic scaffolds has attracted tremendous attention because they are playing an important role as saturated bioisosteres of benzenoids in modern drug discovery. Here, we report a BF₃-catalyzed [2π+2σ] cycloaddition of aldehydes with bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes (BCBs) to access polysubstituted 2-oxabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes. A new kind of BCB containing an acyl pyrazole group was invented, which not only significantly facilitates the reactions, but can also serve as a handle for diverse downstream transformations. Furthermore, aryl and vinyl epoxides can also be utilized as substrates which undergo cycloaddition with BCBs after in situ rearrangement to aldehydes. We anticipate that our results will promote access to challenging sp³-rich bicyclic frameworks and the exploration of BCB-based cycloaddition chemistry.     

Synthesis and structure of bismuth-containing complexes [Ph3PMe] 2 + [BiI5]2− and [Ph3PMe] 2 + [BiI5 · C5H5N]2− · C5H5N

The complexes [Ph₃PMe] ₂ ⁺ [BiI₅]^2? (I) and [Ph₃PMe] ₂ ⁺ [BiI₅ · C ₅H₅N]^2? · C ₅H₅N (II) were synthesized by the reaction of bismuth triiodide with triphenylmethylphosphonium iodide, and their structures were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The P atom in cation I has slightly distorted tetragonal coordination polyhedron (the CPC angles 109.42(4)° and 109.52(4)°, the bond lengths P-C_Ph 1.779(2), P-C_Me 1.793(1) Å. The Bi atom in the anion of complex I has an ideal trigonal-bipyramidal coordination polyhedron (Bi-I_eq 3.0031(4), Bi-I_eq 3.0485(5) Å). The crystal of complex II consists of the anions [BiI₅ · C ₅H₅N]^2?, solvated pyridine molecules, and two types of crystallographically independent tetrahedral triphenylmethylphosphonium cations (the angles CPC 106.9(1)°–111.7(1)°, the distances P-C_Ph 1.785(3)–1.792(3), P-C_Me 1.793(3), 1.786(3) Å). The Bi atoms in the anion of complex II have a distorted octahedral coordination polyhedron (Bi-I 3.0878(4)–3.1240(3), Bi-N(1) 2.628(3) Å).     

Studies of Thiazolopyridines,Part 6: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Some Novel Thiazolo[3,2-a] Pyridine and Thiazolo[2′,3′:6,1]-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine Derivatives

Condensation of thiazolinone 1 with aromatic aldehydes yielded the corresponding methylidene derivatives 2a–f. Cyclization of compounds 2a–f with arylidenemalononitrile 3 (1:1 molar ratio) in ethanol in the presence of piperidine furnished the novel thiazolo[3,2-a]pyridines 5a–v, via Michael adduct 4. Compounds 5p, r were cyclized with malononitrile in the presence of piperidine to yield thiazolo[3,2-a][1,8]naphthryidines 7a, b. Thiazolo-[2′,3′:1,6]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine 9a–cwere obtained by cyclization of compounds 5c, p, r with formic acid. The structure of the synthesized compounds was established by analytical and spectral data. Also, some of the synthesized compounds were screened for antimicrobial activity in vitro.     

Silver-Catalyzed Dearomative [2π+2σ] Cycloadditions of Indoles with Bicyclobutanes: Access to Indoline Fused Bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes**

Bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes (BCHs) are becoming ever more important in drug design and development as bridged scaffolds that provide underexplored chemical space, but are difficult to access. Here a silver-catalyzed dearomative [2π+2σ] cycloaddition strategy for the synthesis of indoline fused BCHs from N-unprotected indoles and bicyclobutane precursors is described. The strain-release dearomative cycloaddition operates under mild conditions, tolerating a wide range of functional groups. It is capable of forming BCHs with up to four contiguous quaternary carbon centers, achieving yields of up to 99 %. In addition, a scale-up experiment and the synthetic transformations of the cycloadducts further highlighted the synthetic utility.     

Synthesis and structure of antimony iodide complexes: [Ph3MeP] + 2 [SbI5]2−, [Ph3MeP] + 3 [Sb3I12]3−·Me2C=O, [Ph3MeP] + 3 [Sb3I12]3−, and [Ph3MeP] + 3 [Sb2I9]3−

Complexes with antimony-containing anions, [Ph₃MeP] ₊ ² [SbI₅]^2? (I), [Ph₃MeP] ₊ ² [Sb₃I₁₂]^3? (II), [Ph₃MeP] ₊ ³ [Sb₃I₁₂]^3? · Me₂C=O (III), and [Ph₃MeP] ₊ ³ [Sb₂I₉]^3? (IV), were synthesized by reacting triphenylmethylphosphonium iodide with antimony iodide. The central atom in the cations of the complexes has a distorted tetrahedral coordination. In the trinuclear anions of complexes II and III, each of the terminal SbI₃ groups is bound to the central Sb atom through two μ₂- and one μ₃ iodine bridges (SbSbSb angles are 103.0° and 102.2°, respectively). In the binuclear anion of complex IV, antimony atoms are linked with each other via three bridging iodine atoms.     

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.     

Studies on Organophosphorus Compounds: Synthesis and Reactions of Some New 5′-Cyano-2′-(4-methoxyphenyl)spiro[cycloalkane-1,6′-[1,3,2]thiazaphosphixane]-2′,4′-disulfide Derivatives

2,4-Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,2,4-dithiadiphosphetane-2,4-disulfide (Lawesson's Reagent, LR, 1 ) reacts with cycloalkylidenecyanothioacetamides ( 2 and 3 ) to give 5'-cyano-2'-(4-methoxyphenyl)spiro [cyclopentane(cyclohexane)-1,6'-perhydro-[1,3,2]thiazaphosphixane]-2',4'-disulfide ( 4 and 5 ). The reaction of compounds 4 and 5 with f -halo compounds led to the formation of the substituted thio-compounds 6a-e and 7a-e , respectively, these compounds, upon treatment with sodium ethoxide, produce the corresponding thienothiazaphosphixine derivatives 8a-e and 9a-e respectively. Compounds 8a-e and 9a-e react with LR under different reaction conditions to give polyfused heterocyclic compounds 10a-d and 11a-d respectively. Treatment of compounds 8b and 9b with CS 2 and (CH 3 ) 2 SO 4 gave the corresponding dithiocarbamate methyl ester derivatives 12 and 13 , respectively, which on treating with hydrazine hydrate yielded compounds 14 and 15 respectively. Compounds 14 and 15 reacted with LR to yield compounds 16a , b and 17a , b respectively.     

Bi3GaS5]2[Ga3Cl10]2[GaCl4]2·S8 containing heterocubane-type [Bi3GaS5]2+, star-shaped [Ga3Cl10]-, monomeric [GaCl4]- and crown-like S8

By reaction of elemental bismuth, sulfur, bismuth(III) chloride and gallium(III) chloride in the ionic liquid (BMIm)Cl (BMIm: 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium), [Bi(3)GaS(5)](2)[Ga(3)Cl(10)](2)[GaCl(4)](2)·S(8) is obtained as red transparent crystals. According to X-ray structure analysis based on single crystals, the title compound crystallizes with triclinic lattice symmetry and is composed of heterocubane-type [Bi(3)GaS(5)](2+) cations, trimeric star-shaped [Ga(3)Cl(10)](-) anions with three (GaCl(4)) tetrahedra sharing a single central chlorine atom, monomeric [GaCl(4)](-) tetrahedra and neutral, crown-shaped S(8)-rings. Here, the heterocubane [Bi(3)GaS(5)](2+) as well as the star-shaped [Ga(3)Cl(10)](-) are observed as building units for the first time. [Bi(3)GaS(5)](2)[Ga(3)Cl(10)](2)[GaCl(4)](2)·S(8) is further characterized by X-ray powder diffraction as well as by thermogravimetry/differential thermal analysis.     

Pyridine-2(1H)-thione in Heterocyclic Synthesis: Synthesis of Some New Nicotinic Acid Ester,Thieno[2, 3-b]pyridine,Pyrido[3′, 2′: 4, 5]thieno [3, 2-d]pyrimidine,and Thiazolylpyrazolo[3, 4-b]pyridine Derivatives

Nicotinic acid esters 3a–c were prepared by the reaction of pyridine-2(1H)-thione derivative 1 with α-halo-reagents 2a–c. Compounds 3a–c underwent cyclization to the corresponding thieno[2, 3-b]pyridines 4a–c via boiling in ethanol/piperidine solution. Compounds 4a–c condensed with dimethylformamide-dimethylacetal (DMF-DMA) to afford 3-{[(N,N-dimethylamino)methylene]amino}thieno[2, 3-b]- pyridine derivatives 6a–c. Moreover, compounds 4a–c and 6a–c reacted with different reagents and afforded the pyrido[3′,2′:4, 5]thieno[3, 2-d]pyrimidine derivatives 10a–d, 11a–c, 12a,b, 14a,b, 17, and 19. In addition, pyrazolo[3, 4-b]pyridine derivative 20 (formed via the reaction of 1 with hydrazine hydrate) reacted with ethylisothiocyanate yielded the thiourea derivative 21. Compound 21 reacted with α-halocarbonyl compounds to give the 3-[(3H-thiazol-2-ylidene)amino]-1H-pyrazolo[3, 4-b]pyridine derivatives 23a–c, 25, and 27a,b.     

The pH-controlled[2]or [3]pseudorotaxanes based on stilbene dye SD⊂CB[7]

We studied characteristics of [2] or [3]pseudorotaxanes based on stilbene dye SD?CB[7] . In neutral or weak alkaline conditions, SD could be encapsulated inside the stilbene site of CB[7] with 1:1 stoichiometry, whereas, with the pH changing to acidity, the hydrogen bonding between the carboxyl group and the carbonyl of CB[7] maked another CB[7] molecule include into hexanoic acid site, these processes were confirmed by fluorescence spectra,UV–Vis spectra and 1H NMR.     

Synthesis of functionalized pyrroles and fused pyrroles through intermolecular [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction

A facile and efficient synthesis of pyrrole and pyrrole-fused heterocyclic compounds has been demonstrated. The current protocol involves the in situ generation of azomethine ylides which undergoes intermolecular cycloaddition reaction and subsequent treatment with DDQ provides the pyrrole and fused heterocyclic compounds in good yields.     

Heterogeneous gold(I)-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] annulation between ynamides and nitriles: Straightforward synthesis of tetrasubstituted pyrimidines

A novel and highly efficient heterogeneous gold(I)-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] annulation between ynamides and nitriles has been developed that proceeds smoothly under mild conditions and provides a general and powerful tool for the preparation of a variety of tetrasubstituted pyrimidines with high atom-economy, good to excellent yield, and recyclability of the gold(I) catalyst. The reaction is the first example of the heterogeneous gold(I)-catalyzed construction of pyrimidines.