Synthesis of N‐Aryl‐2‐substituted Tetrahydrobenzimidazoles via Direct N‐Arylation

A series of novel N‐aryl‐2‐substituted tetrahydrobenzimidazoles has been synthesized via direct N‐arylation of 2‐substituted tetrahydrobenzimidazoles, which was accomplished by a medium aryl electrophile, 4‐methylsulfonylfluorobenze, in the presence of 37% KF/Al₂O₃ and 18‐crown‐6 in fair yields under mild reaction conditions. Meanwhile, the hydrogenation of 2‐phenylbenzimidazole was studied.     

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.     

Superoxide‐Mediated Regioselective Deblocking of the Tosyl Group from N‐Tosylcarboxamides

In situ–generated tetraethylammonium superoxide brings about an easy and selective cleavage of the N[sbnd]S bond of N‐tosylcarboxamides, providing a new method for the deblocking of the tosyl group from such substrates.     

Novel Copolymers of Styrene and Some Ring‐Substituted 2‐Cyano‐N,N‐Dimethyl‐3‐Phenyl‐2‐Propenamides

Electrophilic trisubstituted ethylene monomers, ring‐substituted 2‐cyano‐N,N‐dimethyl‐3‐phenyl‐2‐propenamides, RC₆H₄CH?C(CN)CON(CH₃)₂ (where R is 4‐(CH₃)₂N, 4‐CH₃CO₂, 4‐CH₃CONH, 2‐CN, 3‐CN, 4‐CN, 4‐(C₂H₅)₂N) were synthesized by potassium hydroxide catalyzed Knoevenagel condensation of ring‐substituted benzaldehydes and N,N‐dimethyl cyanoacetamide, and characterized by CHN elemental analysis, IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR. Novel copolymers of the ethylenes and styrene were prepared at equimolar monomer feed composition by solution copolymerization in the presence of a radical initiator, ABCN at 70°C. The composition of the copolymers was calculated from nitrogen analysis, and the structures were analyzed by IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, GPC, DSC, and TGA. High T_g of the copolymers in comparison with that of polystyrene indicates a substantial decrease in chain mobility of the copolymer due to the high dipolar character of the trisubstituted ethylene monomer unit. The gravimetric analysis indicated that the copolymers decompose in the 300–450°C range.     

Novel Copolymers of Styrene and Some Ring‐Substituted 2‐Cyano‐N,N‐Dimethyl‐3‐Phenyl‐2‐Propenamides

Electrophilic trisubstituted ethylene monomers, ring‐substituted 2‐cyano‐N,N‐dimethyl‐3‐phenyl‐2‐propenamides, RC₆H₄CH?C(CN)CON(CH₃)₂ (where R is 3‐benzyloxy, 4‐benzyloxy, 3‐ethoxy‐4‐methoxy, 3‐bromo‐4‐methoxy, 5‐bromo‐2‐methoxy, 2‐chloro‐6‐fluoro) were synthesized by potassium hydroxide catalyzed Knoevenagel condensation of ring‐substituted benzaldehydes and N,N‐dimethyl cyanoacetamide, and characterized by CHN elemental analysis, IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR. Novel copolymers of the ethylenes and styrene were prepared at equimolar monomer feed composition by solution copolymerization in the presence of a radical initiator, ABCN at 70°C. The composition of the copolymers was calculated from nitrogen analysis, and the structures were analyzed by IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, GPC, DSC, and TGA. High T_g of the copolymers in comparison with that of polystyrene indicates a substantial decrease in chain mobility of the copolymer due to the high dipolar character of the trisubstituted ethylene monomer unit. The gravimetric analysis indicated that the copolymers decompose in the 300–450°C range.     

Convenient and Regioselective One‐Pot Solvent‐Free Synthesis of ß‐Hydroxyphosphonates

A simple, efficient, regioselective, and solvent‐free method has been developed for the synthesis of β‐hydroxyphosphonates from epoxides and triethyl phosphite using ZnCl₂ in high yields under mild conditions.     

N‐Arylation of Heterocycles with Chloro‐ and Fluoroarenes using Resin‐Supported Sulfonato‐Cu(salen) Complex

Sulfonato‐Cu(salen) complex immobilized onto a Merrifield's resin was found to be an efficient catalyst for the N‐arylation of heterocycles with electron‐withdrawing hloro‐ and fluoroarenes. The reactions were carried out in the presence of an inexpensive mild base, K₂CO₃, and N‐arylated compounds were obtained in good to excellent yields. The catalyst was recovered by simple filtration and reused for three cycles with almost consistent activity.     

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).     

Preparation of Nitrogen Heterocycles of Spiro[Furo[2,3‐d]‐Pyrimidine]Pyrimidine Derivatives

Abstract

The NMR evaluation of the reaction progression of the bromination of heterocyclic dibarbiturates was used to develop an efficient synthetic procedure for the preparation of heterocyclic spiro[furo]pyrimidines. The structure of one of these compounds was confirmed by X‐ray analysis.     

Reaction of N‐Nonaflyl and N‐Cyano‐Benzotriazoles with Enamines

N‐Nonaflyl‐benzotriazole 1a reacts with enamines 2 in tetrahydrofurane (THF) at room temperature to afford o‐nonafluorobutansulfonamido‐phenylazo‐enamines 3 in 74–81% yield. Compound 1a reacts with 1‐diethylaminobutadien 2f twice, affording pyridazine derivative 3f in 20% yield. Ringopening of N‐cyano‐benzotriazole 1b with pyrrolidinocyclohexene 2a affords, under cleavage of pyrrolidine 1,2,3,4‐tetrahydro‐dibenzo[4,5:e]imidazo[1,2‐b][1,2,4]triazine 4 in 43% yield.     

Synthesis and Antiviral Evaluation of Some 5‐N‐Arylaminomethyl‐2‐glycosylsulphanyl‐1,3,4‐oxadiazoles and Their Analogs against Hepatitis A and Herpes Simplex Viruses

N‐Arylaminomethyl‐3H‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole‐2‐thiones 2a,b were prepared from the corresponding N‐arylglycinoylhydrazides. A number of their thioglycoside derivatives 4–7a–c and S‐functionalized analogs 8–11a,b were synthesized by the reaction with different acetobromosugars and acyclic hydroxyalkylating agents. The antiviral activity of a number of the synthesized compounds against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV‐1) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) was evaluated. Compounds 5a and 5b showed promising results against HAV.     

Aryne-Enabled C−N Arylation of Anilines

Anilines are potentially high-value arylating agents, but are limited by the low reactivity of the strong C−N bond. We show that the reactive intermediate benzyne can be used to both activate anilines, and set-up an aryl transfer reaction in a single step. The reaction does not require any transition metal catalysts or stoichiometric organometallics, and establishes a metal-free route to valuable biaryl products by functionalizing the aniline C−N bond.     

Stereo‐ and Regioselective Thiolysis of 1,2‐Epoxides in Water

A simple, efficient, stereoselective, and highly regioselective procedure for the synthesis of β‐hydroxy sulfides by thiolysis of various 1,2‐epoxides in water as a solvent, using no catalyst and under very mild conditions, is described.     

Synthesis of New 5‐Substituted Pyrimidine Acyclonucleosides

Acyclonucleosides of pyrimidine were prepared by condensing appropriately silylated 5‐substituted pyrimidines with an acyclic side chain in the form of an acetylated haloalkoxyalcohol and subsequent removal of the protecting acetyl group in base. Also, acyclonucleosides with a 1‐ethoxymethyl side chain have been investigated. The activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been tested.     

Direct and Convenient Method of Regioselective Benzylation of Methyl α‐D‐Glucopyranoside

A facile and convenient method for the direct preparation of methyl 2,3,6‐tri‐O‐benzyl‐α‐D‐glucopyranoside (2) by the regioselective benzylation of methyl α‐D‐glucopyranoside (1) with benzyl bromide in the presence of mild bases K₂CO₃ and KOH (1∶1) without solvents is reported.     

Superoxide‐Mediated Synthesis of N‐Aminoaziridines from N‐Aminoheterocycles and Olefins

Oxidation of 3‐amino‐2‐methyl‐4(3H)‐quinazolone and N‐aminophthalimide by superoxide ion generated in situ in the presence of olefinic substrates gives rise to the formation of N‐aminoaziridine derivatives.     

Regioselective Hydroperoxygenation of Aralkanes and α,β‐Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds Catalyzed by N‐Hydroxyphthalimide and 2,2′‐Azobis(4‐methoxy‐2,4‐dimethylvaleronitrile)

Abstract

Aerobic oxidation of aralkanes and α,β‐unsaturated carbonyl compounds in the presence of a catalytic amount of N‐hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) and 2,2′‐Azobis(4‐methoxy‐2,4‐dimethylvaleronitrile) (V‐70) under 1 atmos. of oxygen at 30°C gave α‐hydroperoxyaralkanes and γ‐hydroperoxy‐α,β‐unsaturated carbonyl compounds, respectively.     

Design and Synthesis of Some New α‐Phenyl Cinnamoyl Derivatives for Selective Protection of Purine Nucleosides

Three new α‐phenylcinnamic acid derivatives [4‐methoxy‐α‐phenylcinnamic acid, α‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)‐cinnamic acid, and 4,4′‐bismethoxy‐α‐phenylcinnamic acid] were synthesized, characterized, and selectively used for protecting the exocyclic amino function of purine nucleosides (2′‐deoxyadenosine and 2′‐deoxyguanosine) via active ester generation. The acids were first activated using p‐nitrophenol, and these activated esters were used subsequently for the selective protection of amino groups. The N‐protected derivatives of 2′‐deoxyguanosine and 2′‐deoxyadenosine have been found to be sufficiently stable toward acids, thus minimizing depurination under oligodeoxyribonucleotide synthesis protocol. The ease of syntheses of N‐protected purine nucleosides, their stability under an acidic environment, and mild deprotection conditions are the key advantages of the new protecting groups.     

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.     

Synthesis of Some New N‐Substituted Pyrroles,Pyrrolo[1,2‐a]quinazoline,and Diaza‐as‐indacene Derivatives

2‐Phenyl‐1,1,3‐tricyano‐3‐bromopropene 1 reacts with the aromatic amines 2a–f and 6a–c to afford the N‐substituted pyrroles 4a–d, the pyrrolo[1,2‐a]quinazoline derivatives 5a, b, and the diaza‐as‐indacene derivatives 7a–c and 8a–c, presumably via elimination of hydrogen bromide followed by cyclization of the formed acyclic intermediates. All structures are confirmed by analytical and spectral data.