Clean,One‐Pot Synthesis of 4H‐Pyran Derivatives Catalyzed by Hexadecyltrimethyl Ammonium Bromide in Aqueous Media

Abstract

An efficient and convenient synthetic route to 4H‐pyran derivatives in water in the presence of hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (HTMAB) as catalyst is described. This method provides several advantages such as environment friendliness, high yields, and a simple workup procedure. In addition, water was chosen as a green solvent.     

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.     

Three‐Component,One‐Pot Synthesis of Pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridine Derivatives in Aqueous Media

6‐Amino‐4‐aryl‐5‐cyanopyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridines were synthesized by a three‐component reaction of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile, and 5‐amino‐3‐methyl‐1‐phenylpyrazole using sodium 1‐dodecanesulfonic (SDS) as catalyst in aqueous media. The reaction has the advantages of good yields, less pollution, ease of separation, and environmental friendliness.     

Three‐Component One‐Pot Synthesis of 1,4‐Dihydropyrano[2,3‐c]pyrazole Derivatives in Aqueous Media

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6‐Amino‐5‐cyano‐4‐aryl‐1,4‐dihydropyrano[2,3‐c]pyrazoles were synthesized by three‐component reaction of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile, and 3‐methyl‐1‐phenyl‐2‐pyrazolin‐5‐one using triethylbenzylammonium chloride (TEBA) as catalyst in aqueous media. The reaction has the advantages of good yield, less pollution, ease of separation, and of being environment friendly.     

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.     

DABCO‐Catalyzed Efficient Synthesis of Naphthopyran Derivatives via One‐Pot Three‐Component Condensation Reaction at Room Temperature

Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) has been used as a mild and efficient catalyst for synthesis of 2‐amino‐3‐cyano naphthopyran derivatives via a one‐pot three‐component reaction of aromatic aldehydes, naphthols, and malononitrile at room temperature. The short reaction times, easy workup, good to excellent yields, and mild reaction conditions make this domino Knoevenagel–Michael reaction both practical and attractive.     

Y(OTf)3‐Catalyzed,One‐Pot Synthesis of 1,2,4‐Oxadiazole Derivatives

Direct one‐step synthesis of 1,2,4‐oxadiazole from ketones, nitriles, and nitric acid is described using yttrium triflate [Y(OTf)₃] as the catalyst. The salient features of this method include a simple procedure, mild condition, easy purification, and good yields.     

Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Fluorinated Hexahydro 1,3,5‐Triazine Derivatives in Aqueous Medium and One Pot Synthesis of 1,2,4‐Triazolo(4,3‐a)1,3,5‐triazines

Abstract

A multi‐component condensation of substituted phenylthiourea/urea, aqueous formaldehyde and substituted aromatic/heterocyclic amines lead to 2‐thioxohexahydro‐1,3,5‐triazines (4) in aqueous medium under microwave irradiation in 30–60 sec in quantitative yield with reasonable purity. Further, triazolo[4,3‐a]triazines were also prepared by a one‐pot reaction of ‘in situ’ synthesized triazinyl hydrazine (7) with CS₂ (9).     

Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphate: An Efficient and Versatile Catalyst for the One‐Pot Synthesis of Tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyran Derivatives in Aqueous Media

Diammonium hydrogen phosphate was used as a mild, efficient, neutral, and cheap catalyst for the synthesis of various 4H‐benzo[b]pyran derivatives via a one‐pot, three‐component condensation of aromatic aldehydes, active methylene compounds, and dimedone in aqueous media.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Tetrahydro‐2‐Methylidenefurans

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Tetrahydro‐2‐methylidenefurans were prepared by the ring‐opening/recyclization reaction of 2‐(disubstituted amino)‐4,5‐dihydro‐3‐furancarbonitriles with dichloroacetyl chloride in the presence of potassium carbonate.     

Clean Synthesis of Compounds Containing Two 4H‐Pyrans or Two Tetraketones in Aqueous Media

A general and practical chemistry route to the synthesis of compounds containing two 4H‐pyrans or two tetraketones in aqueous media is described. This method provides several advantages such as neutral conditions, high yields, and simple workup procedure. In addition, water was chosen as a green solvent.     

KF‐Alumina Catalyzed One‐Pot Synthesis of Pyrido[2,3‐d]Pyrimidine Derivatives

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A series of pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidine derivatives was synthesized by the reaction of arylaldehyde, malononitrile, and 4‐amino‐2,6‐dihydroxylpyrimidine in ethyl alcohol at 80°C catalyzed by KF‐Al₂O₃. Compared with other synthetic methods, this new method has the advantage of easier workup, milder reaction conditions, and good yields.     

Microwave‐Assisted One‐Pot Synthesis of 1,2,3,4‐Tetrahydrocarbazoles

A series of 1,2,3,4‐tetrahydrocarbazoles 3a–m were synthesized by the reaction of substituted 2‐bromocyclohexanones 2a–c with appropriate anilines 1a–i under microwave irradiation without any other catalysts.     

One‐Pot Wittig Reactions in Aqueous Media: A Rapid and Environmentally Benign Synthesis of α,β‐Unsaturated Carboxylic Esters and Nitriles

One‐pot Wittig reactions of ethyl bromoacetate and bromoacetonitrile with aldehydes in the presence of PPh₃ and LiOH in water were investigated. Most of the olefination reactions completed within 5–120 min in refluxing water containing 1.2 M LiCl to afford the olefin products in 71–97% yields with 100:0–55:45 ratios of E:Z isomers.     

One-Pot Synthesis of Tetrahydrobenzo-[b]-pyran Derivatives in Aqueous Media

In modem organic chemical research, 4H-benzo-[b]-pyran and their derivatives have attracted strong interest due to their useful biological and pharmacological properties. Herein, we report a clean one-pot synthesis of 2-amino-3-cyano-4-aryl-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-4H-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-benzo-[b]-pyrans from aromatic aldehyde, malononitrile and 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadione using hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (HTMAB) as the catalyst. This method provides several advantages such as high yield, simple work-up procedure and environmental friendliness. All the products were characterized by 1H NMR and IR analyses.     

Enzymatic Promiscuity： ＂Amano＂ Lipase AS-catalysed Synthesis of Naphthopyran Derivatives in Anhydrous Media

＂Amano＂ lipase AS（lipase from Aspergillus niger）, which naturally hydrolyzes triglycerides, was found promiscuously to catalyze multi-component reactions of aromatic aldehydes with malononitrile and β-naphthol to prepare naphthopyran derivatives in anhydrous organic solvents in moderate to good yields.     

Microwave‐Assisted One‐Pot Synthesis of 2‐(Substituted phenyl)‐1H‐benzimidazole Derivatives

A series of 2‐(substituted phenyl)‐1H‐benzimidazole derivatives with various 5‐and 6‐position substituents (‐H, ‐CH₃, ‐CF₃) were synthesized via microwave irradiation using a short synthetic route and Na₂S₂O₅ as oxidant. This simple, fast, and efficient preparation of benzimidazole derivatives has been developed using readily available and inexpensive reagents (aldehydes and 1,2‐phenylenediamines) under solvent‐free conditions.     

Three‐Component,One‐Pot Synthesis of Pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidine Derivatives Catalyzed by KF‐alumina

Abstract

A series of pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidine derivatives were synthesized by the three‐component reaction of arylaldehyde, cyanoacetate, and 4‐amino‐2,6‐dihydroxylpyrimidine in ethyl alcohol at 80°C catalyzed by KF‐Al₂O₃. It was interesting that further aromatization took place automatically. Compared with other synthetic methods, this new method has the advantage of easier workup, milder reaction conditions, and good yields.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Iminoimidazolines under Microwave Irradiation in Solvent‐Free Conditions

Substituted iminoimidazolines were synthesized from a one‐pot reaction of aromatic or hetero‐aromatic amines with imidazolidine‐2‐thione under solvent‐free conditions using microwave irradiation with good to excellent yields.     

Novel One‐Pot Synthesis of Aziridines Containing Sydnone Moiety

A novel series of 1,1a‐dihydro‐1‐aryl‐2‐(3‐aryl‐sydnone‐4‐yl)‐azirino[1,2‐a] quinoxalines were prepared in a one‐pot reaction of 2,3‐dibromo‐1‐(3‐arylsydnone‐4‐yl‐)‐3‐arylpropan‐1‐one with o‐phenylenediamine employing triethylamine in ethanol. The new compounds were well characterized by IR,¹H NMR, mass spectra, and C,H,N analysis.