Simple and Convenient Synthesis of 4‐Unsubstituted‐3‐(3‐Oxoalkyl)isocoumarins

A simple transformation of 2‐alkylfurans and 2‐formylbenzoic acids into 4‐unsubstituted 3‐(3‐oxoalkyl)isocoumarins is described. It is based on the synthesis of 2‐(2‐carboxybenzyl)furans followed by their acid‐catalyzed recyclization to the target isocoumarins.     

Convenient Synthesis of Structurally Novel 1,3‐Disubstituted Azetidine Derivatives

A convenient synthesis of structurally novel 1,3‐disubstituted azetidine derivatives is described. The approach involves condensation of an azetidine building block with sulfonylated carbamic acid methyl ester, subsequently followed by quenching the imidoyl chloride with amines. Different derivatives were prepared by substituting benzhydrol as well as benzenesulfonamide as part of the core structure.     

Convenient Solid-phase Synthesis of Benzothiazole Derivatives

Resin-bound cyclic malonic ester 1 reacted with aryl isothiocynate, then was treated with bromine, followed by cleavage from the resin under perchloric acid to give benzothiazoles 4.     

Synthesis of Methyl α-d-Allopyranoside and Methyl α-d-Ribo-hexopyranoside: A Convenient Chemoenzymatic Approach

Abstract

An efficient chemoenzymatic synthesis of methyl α-d-allopyranoside and methyl 3-deoxy-α-d-ribo-hexopyranoside starting from methyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-α-d-glucopyranoside is described.     

Facile and Convenient Synthesis of 1‐Perfluoroalkyl‐1,2,4‐triazoles

Treatment of N‐methylcarbonyl 1, N‐phenylthioamido 2, and N‐cyano 3 iminoethers with perfluoroalkylated hydrazines leads to 1‐perfluoroalkyl‐5‐methyl‐1,2,4‐ triazoles, 4,1‐perfluoroalkyl‐5‐phenylamino‐1,2,4‐triazoles 5, and 1‐perfluoroalkyl‐5‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazoles 6 in good yields. These compounds are screened for their biological activities.     

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.     

Convenient Synthesis of 3,5‐Disubstituted Isoxazoles

α,β‐Unsaturated oximes obtained from the corresponding α,β‐unsaturated ketones on treatment with 2 equivalents of manganese dioxide in refluxing chloroform gives 3,5‐disubstituted isoxazoles in good yields.     

Efficient and Convenient One‐Pot Synthesis of Phosphoramidates and Phosphates

A simple and efficient one‐pot method is described for the synthesis of phosphoramidates/phosphates in excellent yields from dialkylphosphites and trichloroisocyanuric acid in acetonitrile and subsequent treatment with dialkyl amines/alcohols. The procedure is operationally simple, has reduced reaction times, and uses a one‐pot procedure.     

Simple and Convenient One‐Pot Synthesis of Benzimidazoles and Benzoxazoles using N,N‐Dimethylchlorosulfitemethaniminium Chloride as Condensing Agent

N,N‐Dimethylchlorosulfitemethaniminium chloride (SOCl₂‐DMF) has been found to be an efficient reagent for the one‐pot synthesis of benzimidazoles and benzoxazoles in excellent yield by condensation of carboxylic acids with o‐phenylenediamine/2‐amino‐phenol.     

Convenient Synthesis of 7,8‐Dimethoxytetralin‐2‐one

7,8‐Dimethoxytetralin‐2‐one (1), an important intermediate for the synthesis of compounds possessing biological activity, was synthesized by simple reaction steps from commercially available starting materials.     

Simple Synthesis of 7‐Formyl‐indole

A simple route to 7‐formyl‐indole (5) is described in which appropriately functionalized o‐nitrotoluenes (1) are converted to 7‐hydroxymethyl‐indole (4) using the Batcho–Leimgruber process. Condensation of 3‐methyl‐2‐nitrobenzyl alcohol (1a) with N,N‐dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal yields the enamine 2a, which upon catalytic hydrogenation affords 4 in 22% yield. When the hydroxyl function in 1 is protected with pivaloyl or tetrahydropyranyl group, the yields of 4 are increased to 39% and 48%, respectively. Finally, 4 is oxidized with pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) to afford 5 in 86% yield.     

Convenient Synthesis of 5‐Aryl Uracils

A convenient one‐step synthesis of 5‐aryl uracils has been developed. The procedure involves heating ethyl 3‐hydroxy‐2‐arylpropenate with urea at 130°C, followed by base‐catalyzed cyclization. The method is simple and high yielding.     

Synthesis of Bis‐1,4‐Dihydropyridine Derivatives

Abstract

A series of bis‐1,4‐dihydropyridine derivatives were synthesized by the reaction of p‐phenylenedialdehyde or m‐phenylenedialdehyde and active methylene compounds.     

A Simple and Convenient Synthesis of HEPT Analogues via a One‐Pot Reduction–Sulfenylation Reaction

Abstract

The one‐pot reduction–sulfenylation of 5‐alkyl‐6‐chlorouracils (1) with diaryl disulfides (2) and sodium borohydride in methanol was carried out to afford 1‐[(2‐hydroxyethoxy)methyl]‐6‐(phenylthio)thymine HEPT analogues in good to excellent yields.     

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.     

Convenient Synthesis of Bis（oxazoline） Dicarboxylate Derivatives

The synthesis of bis(oxazoline) dicarboxylate derivatives was investigated.Diethyl-aminosulfur trifluoride (DAST) was used as a convenient cyclization reagent in the synthesis of bis(oxazoline) dicarboxylate derivatives,which can not be obtained by the general method using MsC1 and Et3N as dehydrating cyclization reagent.     

Simple and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of Benzimidazole Derivatives using Monoammonium Salt of 12‐Tungstophosphoric Acid

Benzimidazoles have been synthesized in very good yield from o‐phenylenediamine and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of monoammonium salt of 12‐tungstophosphoric acid [(NH₄)H₂PW₁₂O₄₀], an efficient heterogeneous catalyst. This catalyst has the advantages of simple workup procedure, water insolubility, and good activity with high yield for the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives.     

Convenient Synthesis of Pyrrole‐ and Indolecarboxylic Acid tert‐Butylesters

Abstract

The tert‐butylesters of pyrrole‐ and indolecarboxylic acids are readily accessed by reacting the appropriate carboxylic acids with N,N‐dimethylformamide di‐tert‐butyl acetal.     

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.     

Simple and Efficient One‐Pot Synthesis of 2,4‐Diaryl‐1,2,3‐triazoles

A general and efficient method for the preparation of 2,4‐diaryl‐1,2,3‐triazoles from α‐hydroxyacetophenones and phenylhydrazines is reported. The essential characteristics of this method include mild reaction conditions, a straightforward workup procedure, and comparatively higher yields.