New One‐Pot Procedure for the Synthesis of 2‐Substituted Benzimidazoles

A highly selective synthesis of 2‐substituted benzimidazole derivatives from the reaction of o‐phenylendiamine derivatives and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of an organic salt, NH₄OAc, in absolute ethanol is presented. The products were obtained by evaporating the solvent followed by a simple recrystallization with excellent yields.     

A Convenient Procedure for the Synthesis of 6-O-Mono-Phosphate β-Cyclodextrins

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The synthesis of β-cyclodextrin derivatives bearing one phosphate group on the primary rim is reported. These compounds were prepared in good to excellent yields, by reacting β-cyclodextrin with dialkyl chlorophosphates in the presence of 4-dimethyl amino pyridine (DMAP) catalyst and dimethylformamide (DMF) as solvent. The methodology described is highly selective and the purification of the title compounds is simple, because difficulties due to phosphate regioisomers mixture are avoided.     

Practical One‐Pot Procedure for the Synthesis of 1,2,3,4‐Tetrahydroquinolines by the Imino‐Diels‐Alder Reaction

A novel‐one‐pot procedure for the synthesis of tetrahydroquinolines via the imino‐Diels‐Alder reaction is described. This procedure gives better yields and exhibits better versatility for alkene substrates than the existing hemi‐aminal based methodologies.     

Green Procedure for the Synthesis of Phthalazino[2,3‐b]phthalazine‐5,7,12,14‐tetraones

Different novel phthalazino[2,3‐b]phthalazine‐5,7,12,14‐tetraones were synthesized in a simple and environmentally benign method from the reaction of phthalic anhydrides with semicarbazide or thiosemicarbazide using montmorillonite K‐10 clay as solid heterogeneous acidic catalyst and microwaves under solvent‐free conditions in good yields and short reaction times. Products were characterized by the elemental analysis, IR, NMR, and mass spectrometry.     

Novel Procedure for the Synthesis of 1‐Hydroxy‐1,1‐bisphosphonic Acids using Phenols as Medium

A facile synthetic route for the synthesis of bisphosphonates in phenols is described. Preparations of some of bisphosphonates, which are presently in clinical use such as risedronic acid and alendronate sodium, are synthesized following this new, simple method. This procedure can be useful for the synthesis of this class of bone‐resorptive inhibitors in bulk quantities.     

Improved Procedure for the Preparation of cis‐2,4‐Dimethylglutaranhydride

Addition of 2.5 mol% DBU to a mixture of isomeric 2,4‐dimethylglutaric anhydrides in ethyl acetate promotes crystallization‐induced transformation, affording the pure cis‐2,4‐dimethylglutaric anhydride in 87% yield.     

Synthesis of the Aliphatic Subunit of the Macrolide LL‐Z 1640‐2 via Vasella Ring Opening of a 6‐Iodo‐4‐deoxy‐D‐mannose

The synthesis of the aliphatic subunit 9 of the macrolide LL‐Z1640‐2 (I), starting from a 4‐deoxy‐D‐mannose derivative 2a, is described. The procedure includes the first successful application of a Vasella ring opening reaction for a 4‐deoxypyranoside. Nucleophilic addition of an alkynyllithium reagent to the aldehyde 4 led to the propargylic alcohol 7, which was converted to the advanced building block 9 in two further steps.     

Convenient Procedure for Synthesis of N‐Protected β‐Aminomalonates and β‐Amino Acids From α‐Amidosulfones

A synthesis of N‐protected β‐aminomalonates starting from α‐amidosulfones under very mild and simple reaction conditions is described. Treatment of the sulfones with malonate esters in the presence of 2.5 equivalents of potassium carbonate affords the desired products in good yield. A variety of N‐Z and N‐Boc protected aliphatic and aromatic α‐aminosulfones and malonate esters have been successfully used as starting materials. Hydrolysis with concomitant decarboxylation of the N‐protected β‐aminomalonates provides a convenient access to racemic β‐amino acids.     

Mild and Efficient Procedure for the Synthesis of 1,5‐Benzodiazepines Catalyzed by Magnesium Perchlorate

A convenient and efficient method for the synthesis of 1,5‐benzodiazepines by the reaction of o‐phenylenediamines (OPDA) and ketones with hydrogens at the α‐position has been developed. The reaction is carried out at room in the presence of a catalytic amount of magnesium perchlorate under solvent‐free conditions.     

An Improved and Convenient Procedure for the Synthesis of Ozagrel

Ozagrel 1 is a 1-alkylimidazole derivative that acts as a selective inhibitor ofthromboxane A2 (TXA2) with an IC50 of 11mol/L. The beneficial effects of TXA2inhibition by ozagrel include improved motor coordination after experimental stroke, andantihypert…     

A New Method for Synthesis of Methyl 3—Azido—3—deoxy—2—O—mesyl—5—O—benzoylxylofuranoside

A new method for synthesis of 3-azido-3-deoxyxylofuranoside was described. D-ribose was methylated, then treated with methanesulfonyl chloride to give Ⅱ.Ⅱ was selectively replaced by benzoate at the 5-position to give Ⅲ. All these processes gave good yields. Ⅲ was treated with sodium azide to afford Ⅳ, whose structure was determined by ^1H NMR and ^13C NMR.     

Application of Dichlorovinyl Xyloside for the Novel Synthesis of 2,3,4‐Tri‐O‐methyl‐D‐xylono‐1,5‐lactone

A novel synthesis of 2,3,4‐tri‐O‐methyl‐D‐xylopyranose, 4, and its oxidation product 2,3,4‐tri‐O‐methyl‐D‐xylono‐1,5‐lactone, 5, are reported. The new synthesis applies a regioselective Wittig‐like reaction of tetra-O-acetyl-D-xylopyranase, 1, with triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrachloride to yield an O‐dichlorovinyl xyloside protected at C‐1, 2. The protecting group facilitates the permethylation of xylose and is removed under the methylation conditions, to yield tetra-O-acetyl-D-xylopyranase, 3. The anomeric methyl group was removed under mildly acidic conditions to give 2,3,4‐tri‐O‐methyl‐D‐xylopyranose, 4, in good yield. Compound 4 was oxidized using pyridinium chlorochromate to give the title compound, 5, in 95% yield.     

Catalytic Approach for the Synthesis of bis‐Calixarenes

Three new tail‐to‐tail linked biscalix[6]arenes joined via ether linkages have been synthesized. These bis calix[6]arenes have been characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectroscopy and elemental analysis.     

New Method for the Synthesis of 2‐Aza‐1,3‐Butadienes

2‐Aza‐1,3‐butadienes have been synthesized from carbonyl compounds and 1,1,1,3,3,3‐hexamethyl‐disilazane in the presence of cobalt‐containing catalysts. The best yields (up to 95%) were achieved in the case of aldehydes branched in the α-position and 2-methylcyclohexanone. In the case of two α,β‐unsaturated ketones, pyridine derivatives were found as the main products.     

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.     

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.     

Synthesis of Novel Anellated Pyranosides as Precursors of C‐Nucleoside Analogues Using Isopropyl 6‐O‐Acetyl‐3‐deoxy‐4‐S‐ethyl‐4‐thio‐α‐D‐threo‐hexopyranosid‐2‐ulose

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Isopropyl 6‐O‐acetyl‐3‐deoxy‐4‐S‐ethyl‐4‐thio‐α‐D‐threo‐hexopyranosid‐2‐ulose (3) was converted to the corresponding 3‐[bis(methylthio)methylene] derivative 4 with a push–pull activated C–C double bond. Treatment of 4 with hydrazine and methylhydrazine afforded the pyrano[3,4‐c]pyrazol‐5‐ylmethyl acetates 5a and 5b, respectively. Desulfurization of compound 4 with sodium boron hydride yielded the 3‐[(methylthio)methylene]hexopyranosid‐2‐ulose 7. Compound 7 was reacted with amines to furnish 3‐aminomethylene‐hexopyranosid‐2‐uloses 8, 9. Reaction of 7 with hydrazine hydrate, hydrazines, hydroxylamine, and benzamidine afforded the pyrazolo, isoxazalo, and pyrimido anellated pyranosides (10–13).     

Synthesis of (Methyl 3‐O‐Benzyl‐4,6‐O‐benzylidene‐2‐deoxy‐α‐d‐altropyranosid‐2‐yl)thiophene Derivatives as Precursors of New Iso‐C‐nucleoside Analogues

Treatment of 2‐(methyl 3‐O‐benzyl‐4,6‐O‐benzylidene‐2‐deoxy‐α‐d‐altropyranosid‐2‐yl)ethanal (3) with malononitrile in the presence of aluminium oxide provided 2‐cyano‐4‐(methyl 3‐O‐benzyl‐4,6‐O‐benzylidene‐2‐deoxy‐α‐d‐altropyranosid‐2‐yl)crotononitrile (4). Starting from 4, cyclization with sulphur and triethylamine yielded 2‐amino‐5‐(methyl 3‐O‐benzyl‐4,6‐O‐benzylidene‐2‐deoxy‐α‐d‐altropyranosid‐2‐yl)thiophene‐3‐carbonitrile (5). Further cyclization could be achieved with triethyl orthoformate/ammonia to furnish 4‐amino‐6‐(methyl 3‐O‐benzyl‐4,6‐O‐benzylidene‐2‐deoxy‐α‐d‐altropyranosid‐2‐yl)thieno[2.3‐d]pyrimidine (8).     

Efficient Green Procedure for the Synthesis of Coumarin Derivatives by a One‐Pot,Three‐Component Reaction under Solvent‐Free Conditions

A simple, efficient, and general method has been developed for the synthesis of coumarin derivatives through a one‐pot reaction of aromatic aldehydes, 2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐dioxane‐4,6‐dione and 5,5‐dimethyl‐1,3‐cyclohexanedione, in the presence of TEBA under solvent‐free conditions using grinding methods. The mild reaction conditions, simple protocol, high yields, and cleaner reaction make this protocol practical and economically attractive.     

New Method for the Synthesis of 5‐Hydroxycamptothecin Derivatives

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An efficient hydroxylation at the 5‐position of the C ring of camptothecins was accomplished with the complex of CuI and organic amines as catalyst in the presence of oxygen at room temperature in dimethyl formate (DMF). To be successfully hydroxylated, the insoluble camptothecin analogue was transformed to the corresponding 20 carbonates.