ReCl(CO)5-catalyzed cyclocondensation of phenols with 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol to afford 2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenes

A direct one-pot route for the synthesis of 2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenes by Re(CO)₅Cl-catalyzed cyclocondensation of phenols with 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol has been developed. The easy availability of starting materials, mild reaction conditions, high atom-efficiency, and the use of a recoverable catalyst are advantages of this procedure.     

Synthesis of benzopyran derivatives,XV Preparation of arylsulfonyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenes

Summary Arylsulfonyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenes (26–35) have been synthesized by reduction of arylsulfonyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-4-chromanones (6–15) followed by dehydration.

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Synthese von Benzopyranderviaten. 15. Mitt.: Darstellung von Arylsulfonyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenen

Zusammenfassung Reduktion von Arylsulfonyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-4-chromanonen (6–15) und anschließende Dehydratisierung liefert Arylsulfonyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromene (26–35).

     

Direct, regioselective synthesis of 2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenes. Total syntheses of octandrenolone and precocenes I and II

Herein is reported an efficient method for the synthesis of 2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenes in a single step from the corresponding phenol and 3-methyl-2-butenal via microwave irradiation in CDCl₃. This protocol features a mild reaction environment (neutral, no added catalyst) which yields regioselective formation of the chromene and displays tolerance toward acid- and base-sensitive protecting groups.     

Fluorinated chromenes. III. Synthesis of 3-fluoro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenes

The reaction of 2-fluoro-1,1-dimethoxy-3-methylbut-2-ene ( 3 ) with phenols in dry pyridine leads to 3-fluoro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromenes. 3-Fluoro analogues of the natural insect antijuvenile hormones Precocene I ( 1a ) and II ( 1b ) have been prepared by this method.     

ZnCl2 Promoted Formal (3+2) Cycloaddition Reactions of 2-Alkoxy-1,4-benzoquinones with 2H-Chromenes

A simple, mild, inexpensive and highly efficient method for the synthesis of 2,2-dimethyldihydropyranopterocarpans (4a–h and 5a–b) by formal (3+2) cycloaddition reactions of 2-alkoxy-1,4-benzoquinones (3a–b) with 2H-chromenes (1a–d and 2) using ZnCl₂ at room temperature has been developed.     

An efficient and simple method for synthesis of 2,2-disubstituted-2H-chromenes by condensation of a phenol with a 1,1-disubstituted propargyl alcohol using BF3·Et2O as the catalyst

An efficient and simple method for the synthesis of 2,2-disubstituted-2H-chromenes by one-step cyclocondensation of a phenol with a variety of 1,1-disubstituted propargyl alcohols using BF₃·Et₂O as the catalyst is described.     

Synthesis of 2,2-Disubstituted 2H-Chromenes through Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation Utilizing a [1,2]-Phospha-Brook Rearrangement under Brønsted Base Catalysis

A new methodology for the synthesis of 2,2-disubstituted 2H-chromenes was developed by utilizing the [1,2]-phospha-Brook rearrangement under Brønsted base catalysis. Phosphazene P2-tBu efficiently catalyzed the addition reaction of 4H-chromen-4-ols containing a diethoxyphosphoryl group with α,β-unsaturated ketones, which involved the catalytic generation of a carbanion through the [1,2]-phospha-Brook rearrangement and subsequent conjugate addition at the 2-position to afford adducts possessing an alkenylphosphate moiety in a highly diastereoselective manner. Further transformation of the adducts based on a nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction with arylzinc reagents provided densely functionalized 2,2-disubstituted 2H-chromenes.     

Photoreaktionen des 3-(2-Thienyl)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirins

Synthesis and Photochemistry of 3-(2-Thienyl)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine The synthesis of 3-(2-thienyl)-2,2-dimethyl-2 H-azirine (1) is described. UV. irradiation of 1 in benzene solution generates the nitrile isopropylide 2 which reacts in a regiospecific manner with activated C, C and C, O double bonds to give 1-pyrrolines and 3-oxazolines, respectively. With chelidonic acid diethyl ester the cycloaddition of 2 to the C, C double bond is preferred.     

Direct preparation of 3,4-dichloro-2,-dimethyl-3-chromenes from 2,2-dimethyl-4-chromanones

Reaction of 2,2-dimethyl-4-chromanones($\text{1}$) with two equivalents of phosphorus pentachloride affords, 3,4-dichloro-2,2-dimethyl-3-chromenes($\text{2}$) in variable yields depending on the substituents of the aromatic ring. A plausible pathway for this reaction is given.     

Cu@KCC-1-NH-CS2 as a new and highly efficient nanocatalyst for the synthesis of 2-amino-4H-chromene derivatives

In the present work, Cu@KCC-1-NH-CS₂ as a green, efficient, and reusable nano-reactor was designed and used for the one-pot, three-component synthesis of 2-amino-4H-chromene derivatives using the reaction of cyclic 1,3-diketones, arylglyoxals, and malononitrile, under reflux conditions in EtOH. Engineered nanocatalyst characterized using different methods including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), adsorption/desorption analysis (BET), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). According to the obtained results, presented protocol for the synthesis of 2-amino-4H-chromenes using Cu@KCC-1-NH-CS₂ gave the desired products in higher yields (89–98%) with short reaction times. Also, under mild reaction conditions this green nanocatalyst indicated recyclable behavior five times with minor reduce in its catalytic activity.     

γ-Lactonizations of 2H-chromenes via cyclopropanation

A two-step synthesis of tetrahydro-2H-furochromenones from 2H-chromenes is reported. The reaction of a series of tert-butyl 2-diazoacetate derivatives with 2H-chromenes, catalyzed by Rh₂(OAc)₄, generated cyclopropane intermediates that rearranged to γ-lactones on treatment with Sn(OTf)₂.     

First example of regioselective nucleophilic 1,6-addition of trimethyl(trifluoromethyl)silane to 4H-chromene derivatives

Condensation of 2-trifluoromethylchromone with diethyl malonate, ethyl cyanoacetate, and Meldrum’s acid gave the corresponding methylidene derivatives of 2-trifluoromethyl-4H-chromene. Nucleophilic 1,6-addition of an excess of Me₃SiCF₃ in the presence of Me₄NF to those obtained from the former two compounds afforded 4-substituted 2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2H-chromenes. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 9, pp. 1628–1630, September, 2006.     

3-(Dimethylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirin als Aib-Äquivalent: Synthese von Aib-Oligopeptiden

3-(Dimethylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine as an Aib Equivalent; Synthesis of Aib Oligopeptides 3-(Dimethylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine ( 1 ) reacts with carboxylic acids at 0–25° to give 2-acylamino-N,N,2-trimethylpropionamides ( = 2-acylamino-N,N-dimethylisobutyramide, acyl-Aib-NMe₂) in excellent yields (Scheme 2 and 3). Examples of α-amino-, α-hydroxy-, and α-mercapto-carboxylic acids are given. On treatment with HCl in toluene, the terminal dimethylamide group is selectively converted to the corresponding carboxylic acid (→acyl-Aib) via an amide cleavage (Scheme 4 and 5); 1,3-oxazol-5(4H)-ones are intermediates of this amide hydrolysis. This reaction sequence has been used for the extension of peptide chains (Scheme 6). The synthesis of Aib-oligopeptides using this methodology is described (Scheme 8).     

Reaktion von 3-Dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirin mit Barbitursäure

Reaction of 3-Dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine with Barbituric Acid The reaction of 3-dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine (1) with barbituric acid (4) in dimethyl formamide at room temperature yields a mixture of several compounds. The two main products 5 and 6 have been isolated in 40 and 10% yield, respectively, and their structures established by X-ray analysis. In Schemes 4–6 reaction mechanisms for the formation of 5 and 6 are postulated, the first step beeing either a C- or an N-alkylation of barbituric acid. Reduction of 5 and 6 with NaBH₄ in ethanol at room temperature yields 6,6-dimethyl-1,5,6,7-tetrahydro-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2,4(3H)-dione (7) and 3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidin-5,7(1H, 6H)-dione (8) in 38 and 48% yield, respectively. Treatment of 6 with 3N aqueous NaOH at room temperature gives 3,3-dimethyl-imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidin-2,5,7 (1H, 3H, 6H)-trione (9) in 51% yield (Scheme 3).     

Metal-free and efficient approach to 4-thiocyanated 2H-chromenes via TFA-mediated cascade cyclization of 2-propynolphenols

A metal-free, Brønsted acid-mediated cascade cyclization of 2-propynolphenols for efficient synthesis of various 4-thiocyanated 2H-chromenes is developed by using KSCN as the thiocyanated source. This reaction was characterized by readily prepared starting materials, bearing good functional group tolerance and excellent yields. Moreover, the obtained 4-thiocyanated 2H-chromenes could be further derivated to potential bioactive and pharmaceutical molecules.     

Additionsreaktion von 3-Dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirin mit Phenylisothiocyanat

Reaction of 3-Dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine with Phenyl Isothiocyanate In contrast to the reactions of 3-dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine ( 1a ) with various isothiocyanates, leading to thiazoline derivatives, the reaction of 1a with phenyl isothiocyanate at room temperature gives 5,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-Δ¹-imidazolin-4-dimethyliminium-2-thiolate ( 9 , Scheme 2). The structure of 9 is deduced from spectral data and reactions of this zwitterionic compound (Schemes 2 and 4).     

A simple Lewis acid induced reaction of phenols with electrophiles: Synthesis of functionalized 4H-chromenes and ortho-benzylphenols

Abstract

Lewis acid ZnCl₂ promoted cyclization protocol to 4H-chromenes is accomplished, using readily available phenols and acetophenones as starting materials. Interestingly, the process is feasible under the solvent free environment. Synthesis of a variety of 4H-chromenes have been accomplished using this strategy. In addition, this concept is extended to the synthesis of ortho-benzylphenols by treating phenols either with styrenes or secondary benzylic alcohols.     

Ein neues 3-Amino-2H-azirin als Aib-Pro-Baustein: Synthese des C-terminalen Nonapeptids von Trichovirin I 1B

A New 3-Amino-2H-azirine as an Aib-Pro Synthon: Synthesis of the C-Terminal Nonapeptide of Trichovirin I 1B The synthesis of methyl N-(2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirin-3-yl)-L -prolinate ( 3 ), a novel 3-amino-2H-azirine, is described (Scheme 2). It is shown that the reaction of COCl₂ with thioamide 5 is remarkably faster than with the corresponding amide 4 , and the yield of 3 is much better in the synthesis starting with 5 . The 3-amino-2H-azirine 3 has been used as a building block of the dipeptide moieties Aib-Pro in the synthesis of nonapeptide 17 (Schemes 4 and 5), the C-terminal 6–14 segment of the peptaibole trichovirin I 1B. The structure of 17 was established by single-crystal X-ray crystallography (Figs.1 and 2).     

Acid-promoted cyclization of 2-propynolphenols leading to 4-tosyloxy-2H-chromenes

A novel and efficient p-TsOH-promoted cascade cyclization of 2-propynolphenols is developed to give 4-tosyloxy-2H-chromenes in moderate to efficient yields. It is noted that p-TsOH acts not only as a promoter in this reaction, and also as the sulfonate source. Importantly, the obtained 4-tosyloxy-2H-chromenes can be used as versatile intermediates for the synthesis of various functionalized compounds through diverse metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. Moreover, this method can be enlarged to gram scale.     

Ringerweiterung von sechs- zu neungliedrigen Heterocyclen: Umsetzung von 3-(Dimethylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirin mit 3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazin-3-on-1,1-dioxiden

Ring Enlargement of Six- to Nine-Membered Heterocycles: Reaction of 3-(Dimethylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine with 3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazin-3-one 1,1-Dioxides Reaction of 3-(dimethylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-2H-azirine ( 1 ) and N-substituted 3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazin-3-one 1,1-dioxides ( 4 ) in CHCl₃ yields 3-(dimethylamino)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1,2,5,7-benzothiatriazonin-6-one 1,1-dioxides 5 , a novel nine-membered heterocyclic system, by ring enlargement (Schemes 2 and 4). In refluxing MeOH, the heterocycle 5a rearranges to give the N-[1-methyl-1-(1,1-dioxo-4H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazin-3-yl)ethyl]-N′, N′-dimethylurea 10 . The three isomeric 2-(methylamino)benzenesufonamides 8,9 , and 11 (Scheme 3) are obtained by naBH₄ reduction of 5a and 10 , respectively. Mechanisms for the thermal isomerization 5a → 10 and the NaBH₄ reduction of 5a are proposed in Schemes 5 and 6.