Synthesis of 1,1‐Dimethyl‐4‐indanol Derivatives

The synthesis of 1,1‐dimethyl‐4‐indanols (3a,b) has been achieved by intramolecular Friedel–Crafts cyclization of 2‐(3‐methyl‐2‐butenyl)phenols (5a,b) or 1‐methoxy‐2‐(3‐methyl‐2‐butenyl)benzenes (6a,b) followed by demethylation, respectively.It was found that the solvent was critical for the formation of different products in the intramolecular Friedel–Crafts reactions of 6. The unexpected product 4‐methoxy‐1,1,6,6‐tetramethyl‐as‐hydrindacene (11) was obtained from the Friedel–Crafts reactions of 6a, and its structure was confirmed by X‐ray diffraction analysis. The key intermediates 5a,b were prepared by ortho‐alkenylation of phenols with 1‐bromo‐3‐methyl‐2‐butene, and the reaction temperature exerted an obvious impact on the yield of 2‐(3‐methyl‐2‐butenyl)phenol (5a).     

Synthesis of cis‐3‐methyl‐4‐aminopiperidine Derivatives

A facile approach for the preparation of cis‐3‐methyl‐4‐aminopiperidine derivatives is described. The synthesis was carried out via regioselective ring opening of N‐benzyl‐3‐methyl‐3,4‐epoxi‐piperidine (8), which can be easily obtained in two steps from the corresponding N‐benzyl‐pyridinium salt (5). Seven new cis‐3‐methyl‐4‐amino and amido piperidines compounds were obtained.     

Preparation of Some Derivatives of N‐tert‐Butyldecahydro‐3‐isoquinoline Carboxamide

N‐tert‐Butyldecahydro‐3‐isoquinoline carboxamide (1) is a key structural fragment present in a variety of medicinally important HIV protease inhibitors. Derivatives of this carboxamide were prepared by alkylation with either 2‐iodoethanol, allyl bromide, or bromoacetaldehyde dimethylacetal. The corresponding aldehyde of the dimethylacetal derivative was prepared by reaction with BBr₃ in CH₂Cl₂.     

Synthesis of Novel Derivatives of Pyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxylic Acid

Two series of novel derivatives of pyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxylic acid with potential as polydentate ligands were synthesized from pyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxylic acid. All new compounds were characterized by NMR, MS, IR, and EA.     

Preparation of 2‐Amino‐1,3‐butadienes as N‐Pyridine Derivatives

2‐Amino‐1,3‐butadienes as pyridine derivatives have been prepared from corresponding dihydrothiazolo[3,2‐a]pyridinium salts in reactions with a strong base. The pyridinium salts were prepared from pyridine‐2(1H)‐thiones and trans‐1,4‐dibromo‐2‐butene by a vicinal and chemoselective formation of 3‐vinyldihydrothiazolo[3,2‐a]pyridinium salts. A strong base was used for selective proton removal from the vinyl‐substituted 3‐position. A subsequent ring opening provided 2‐substituted 1,3‐butadienes with the azine appended at the annular nitrogen. Simple S‐alkylation yielded a corresponding azinium salt, thereby introducing electrophilic character to the 1,3‐butadiene system. Hydrolysis of the sulfide function provided the corresponding pyridin-2(1H)‐one attached to the 1,3‐butadiene in the 2‐position.     

An Efficient Synthesis of Derivatives of 2‐Acetamido‐4‐amino‐2,4,6‐trideoxy‐D‐galactopyranose

Abstract

Methyl 2‐acetamido‐4‐amino‐2,4,6‐trideoxy‐α‐D‐galactopyranoside (10) was synthesized from D‐glucosamine hydrochloride in eight steps in an overall yield of 31%. Key steps include the selective benzoylation at O‐3 of methyl 2‐acetamido‐2,6‐dideoxy‐α‐D‐glucopyranoside in 89% yield and the subsequent Mitsunobu reaction using diphenylphosphoryl azide as the azide source which proceeded in 92% yield. Di‐ and mono‐benzyloxycarbonyl derivatives of 10 were also prepared.     

One‐Step Synthesis of 2‐Aminothiazoline Derivatives Free of Lachrymatory Intermediates

A convenient one‐step condensation of p‐R‐acetophenones, dioxane dibromide, and N,N′ dialkylthioureas was developed as a synthetic access to derivatives of 2‐amino‐1,3‐thiazoline, such as N‐[4‐(4‐R‐phenyl)‐3‐R1‐2,3‐dihydro‐1,3‐thiazol‐2‐yliden]‐N‐(R1)amine, where R=H, Br, NO₂, or CH₃O, and R1=CH₃, CH₃CH₂, CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂, or Ph. Unlike the routine syntheses of similar compounds based on lachrymatory ω‐halogenated acetophenones, the one‐step approach escapes the preparation and dealing with inconvenient starting materials. The yields based on the starting p‐R‐acetophenones were in the range of 57–70%.     

Efficient Preparation of Hybrid Linear‐Branched Esters of PEG‐PEE Derivatives

A simple and efficient preparation of a number of hybrid linear‐branched PEG esters are described. The polymers are generated by direct coupling of PEG–carboxylic acids and a variety of pentaerythritol ethoxylates using carbon tetrabromide catalyst.     

Synthesis of Novel Asymmetrical 1,4‐Dihydropyridine Derivatives

Asymmetrical 1,4‐dihydropyridine esters 3a and 3i–k were synthesized from the symmetrical precursor 1 through the intermediate 2‐bromomethyl derivative 2. Then, compound 3a was subjected to a different transformation for preparation of 1,4‐dihydropyridine derivatives 3b–h.     

Crystal Structures of β‐1‐N‐Chloroacetamido Derivatives of d‐Glucose and d‐Galactose

Crystal structures of 1‐N‐(β‐d‐glucopyranosyl)chloroacetamide (1), an inhibitor of glycogen phosphorylase, and the corresponding galactopyranosyl amide (2) have been determined. Both crystals belong to P2₁2₁2₁ space group with 1 having the unit cell dimensions of a = 7.939(3), b = 9.547(3) and c = 14.157(2) Å, while those of 2 are, a = 7.636(10), b = 9.004(8) and c = 14.807(5) Å. The sugar ring takes a ⁴ C ₁ conformation and the amide linkage exists in Z‐anti conformation in both crystals. The torsion angle O5–C1–N1–C1′ is ? 93.9(5) for 1 and ? 111.5(3)° for 2. The conformational preference of Cl and N1 in 1 and 2 is found to be between anti and gauche. The molecular assembly in both 1 and 2 is stabilized by a finite chain of hydrogen bonds starting from N1H and ending at O1′, whereas a ten membered hydrogen‐bonded ring involving O4H and O5 is observed in 1.     

Novel Synthesis of 5‐Substituted‐3‐phenylindole‐2‐(1,2,4‐triazole) Derivatives

Various substituted 3‐phenylindole 2‐carboxylates (1a–c) were prepared according to the literature methods. These carboxylates (1a–c) on reaction with thiosemicarbazide yielded 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindol‐2‐(1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐thione) (2a–c) on refluxing in pyridine for 8 h. The 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindole‐2‐[1,2,4‐triazolo‐3‐thioacetic acid] (3a–c) were prepared from 5‐substituted‐3‐phenyl indole‐2‐[1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐thione] (2a–c) on reaction with an appropriate alkylating agent and sodium acetate in acetic acid. Further, (3a–c) were reacted with acetic anhydride to bring about a cyclocondensation reaction to yield 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindol‐2‐thiazolo(2,3‐b)‐triazole (4a–c). The 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindole‐2‐[1,2,4‐triazolo‐3‐acetic acid] (3a–c) were reacted with o‐phenylenediamino dihydrochloride in ethylene glycol to yield 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindole‐1,2,4‐triazolo‐3′‐yl‐thiomethyl)benzimidazoles (5a–c).     

Synthesis of Laminarin Oligosaccharide Derivatives Having d‐Arabinofuranosyl Side‐Chains

An efficient glycosylation strategy was applied in the synthesis of β‐d‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→3)‐[α‐d‐arabinopyranosyl‐(1→4)]‐β‐d‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→3)‐β‐d‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→3)‐[α‐d‐arabinopyranosyl‐(1→6)]‐d‐glucopyranose to secure β‐d‐(1→3) glycosidic bond formation between glucopyranosyl residues. The new strategy using a 4,6‐O‐benzylidenated acceptor avoided generation of the α major isomer in the attempted β‐d‐(1→3) glycosylation under standard glycosylation conditions. The hexasaccharide we prepared showed about 30% tumor growth inhibition towards S180 model study.     

Microwave‐Assisted Solid‐State Synthesis and Characterization of Thiohydantoin Derivatives

Abstract

A new and efficient solid‐state method for the preparation of thiohydantoins is reported. With this method, twelve thiohydantoin compounds have been synthesized in good to excellent yields (81–92%). In addition, this method has the advantages of high yields, a cleaner reaction, simple methodology, and short reaction times.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of 2‐Acylimino‐3‐aryl‐thiazoline Derivatives in Aqueous Media

A one‐pot, two‐step synthesis for acyliminothiazolines by treated N,N′‐substituted thioureas with α‐bromocarbonyl compounds under aqueous media was described. Compared to the classical reaction in organic solvents, this method consistently has the advantage of short reaction times, convenient procedures, and mild reaction conditions.     

Microwave‐Assisted Synthesis of Quinoline Derivatives from Isatin

Microwave irradiation has been used for a rapid and efficient synthesis of quinoline‐4‐carboxylic acids 5a–g and 1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroacridine‐9‐carboxylic acid (6) from the reaction of isatins 1–3 with acyclic and cyclic ketones in basic medium. 2‐Hydroxyquinoline‐4‐carboxylic acid (11) was also obtained by irradiating a mixture of isatin 1 and malonic acid in AcOH. The esters of 5f and 11 and their respective hydrazides 8 and 13 were also prepared under MWI.     

Iodine‐Catalyzed,One‐Pot,Solid‐Phase Synthesis of Benzothiazole Derivatives

Molecular iodine was utilized in a one‐pot, solid‐phase, solvent‐free reaction between 2‐aminothiophenol and benzoic acid derivatives to obtain highly economical and excellent yield of benzothiazole derivatives in comparison to polyphosphoric acid- and [pmIm]‐Br‐catalyzed microwave synthesis reactions. The results of the studies revealed that the new method reduces cost by approximately 17‐fold in comparison to polyphosphoric acid and has a significant cost reduction in comparison to [pmIm]‐Br. Moreover, it becomes even more economical because no additional chemicals and solvents are necessary for the reaction.     

Efficient Iodine‐Catalyzed Preparation of Benzylidene Acetals of Carbohydrate Derivatives

An efficient preparation of benzylidene acetals of carbohydrate derivatives catalyzed by iodine has been developed. Yields were excellent in every case.     

Simple and Convenient Synthesis of 21‐Thioalkylether Derivatives of Methyl 16‐Prednisolone Carboxylates

The antedrug approach for corticosteroids has been described as a fundamentally sound approach for the development of safer anti‐inflammatory and anti‐asthmatic therapy. However, the derivatization of prednisolone and its congeners have been considered to be major pitfalls, because their syntheses are complicated by the presence of numerous carboxylate esters and hydroxyl functions in the steroid nucleus. A simple and direct synthesis of 21‐thioalkylether derivatives of methyl 16‐prednisolonecarboxylates is described. The 21‐mesylate of the methyl 16‐prednisolonecarboxylate and 9‐fluoro‐17‐dehydro methyl 16‐prednisolonecarboxylate were reacted with Na‐thioalkoxides to furnish the desired thioethers in good yields. A previously published method for the methanolysis of 16‐cyanoprednisolone to methylcarboxylate has been reexamined, and the conditions are explained clearly. The reaction conditions for all these reactions were critical.     

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.     

Synthesis of 3,3′‐Di(2‐Pyridyl)‐1,1′‐Bi‐2‐Naphthol Derivatives

Abstract

A new kind of (S)‐3,3′‐dipyridyl BINOLs (3a–d) with C ₂‐symmetry were synthesized in 79–84% yields by Suzuki coupling of the diboronic acid dipinacol ester (S)‐1 containing a (S)‐binaphthyl group with bromopyridine derivatives (2a–d) followed by hydrolysis.