ZrOCl2·8H2O: An Efficient Catalyst for One-Pot Synthesis of α-Amino Phosphonates Under Solvent-Free Conditions

A highly efficient protocol has been developed for the three-component reaction of an amine, an aldehyde, and diethyl phopshite catalyzed by ZrOCl₂·8H₂O, an environmentally friendly catalyst, at ambient temperature. The catalyst exhibited remarkable activity and tolerated a wide variety of functional groups, providing the desired amino phosphonates in excellent yields under solvent-free conditions. Alternatively, the reaction rate can be significantly enhanced by carrying out the reaction in a monomode microwave reactor as a promoter.     

Solvent-Free One-Pot Synthesis of Spiro[indoline-3,4′(1H′)-pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazol]-2-one Derivatives by Grinding

The solvent-free one pot synthesis of spiropyranyl-oxindole in the presence of NaHCO₃ under grinding has been achieved. This process is simple, fast, efficient and environmentally benign.      

NH2SO3H and H6P2W18O62 · 18H2O-Catalyzed,Three-Component,One-Pot Synthesis of Benzo[c]acridine Derivatives

We report here two simple methods for the synthesis of benzo[c]acridine derivatives from three-component, one-pot condensation of 1-naphthylamine, dimedone, and a variety of substituted aldehydes in the presence of a catalytic amount of NH₂SO₃H or H₆P₂W₁₈O₆₂ · 18H₂O under solvent-free conditions at 120 °C or in refluxing ethanol.     

Ionic Liquid–Catalyzed One-Pot Synthesis of 1H-Pyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(8aH)-one Derivatives via Three-Component Reaction under Solvent-Free Conditions

A series of 1H-pyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(8aH)-one derivatives were synthesized via one-pot, three-component reaction of aromatic aldehydes, urea or thiourea, and 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran using the green and inexpensive Brønsted acidic ionic liquid 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone hydrosulfate ([Hnmp]HSO₄) as catalyst under solvent-free conditions. The method has several advantages such as mild conditions, shorter reaction time, good yields, and environmentally benign procedure. Moreover, the catalyst could be recovered conveniently and reused at least four times without evident loss of activity.     

One-Pot Synthesis of Thieno[2,3-b]pyridine and Pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine Derivatives

Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry - 2-Acyl-4,5,6-trialkyl-3-aminothieno[2,3-b]pyridines,...     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 4-（4-Bromophenyl）- 3,4-dihydro-6-methyl quinolin-2（1H）-one

The title compound (C16H14BrNO) has been synthesized by the reaction of p-tolylamine, Meldrum’s acid and 4-bromo-benzaldehyde, and its structure was characterized by IR, 1H NMR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/n with a = 7.6850(11), b = 8.3004(11), c = 21.301(3) , β = 95.110(2)°, V = 1353.4(3) 3, Mr = 316.19, Z = 4, Dc = 1.552 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 3.028 mm-1, F(000) = 640, the final R = 0.0345 and wR = 0.0768. X-ray analysis reveals that the atoms of C(1), C(2), C(3), C(4), C(5) and N(1) form a six-membered ring of boat conformation.     

One-Pot Reduction of Sulfoxides with NaBH4, CoCl2 · 6H2O Catalyst,and Moist Alumina

Sulfoxides are reduced by a combination of sodium borohydride, a catalytic amount of cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, and chromatographic neutral alumina preloaded with a small amount of water (moist alumina) in hexane to produce the corresponding sulfides in good to excellent yields under mild conditions. An interesting structural influence of sulfoxides on their reactivity is observed.

Brønsted Acidic Ionic Liquid as an Efficient and Reusable Catalyst for One-Pot,Three-Component Synthesis of Pyrimidinone Derivatives via Biginelli-Type Reaction Under Solvent-Free Conditions

A mild and efficient method has been developed for the preparation of pyrimidinone derivatives from the reaction of aromatic aldehydes with cyclopentanone and urea or thiourea in the presence of N-(4-sulfonic acid) butyl triethyl ammonium hydrogen sulfate ([TEBSA][HSO₄]) as the Brønsted acidic ionic liquid and effective catalyst under thermal and solvent-free conditions. Good yields, short reaction times, straightforward workup, reusability of the catalyst, and green conditions are the most obvious advantages of this procedure.

Heterocyclizations of Di- and Tricarbonyl Indole Derivatives. Synthesis of β-Carbolines, 3H-[1,2,5]Triazepino-[5,4-a]indol-4(5H)-one,and 5,10-Dihydro[1,2]diazepino-[4,5-b]indol-4(3H)-one

Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry - A synthetic approach to β-carbolines has been proposed on the basis of heterocyclization of ethyl 2-(2-benzoyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate with...     

Facile synthesis and characterization of novel pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one and pyrido[2′,3′:3,4]pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine incorporating 1,3-diarylpyrazole moiety

4-(3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-6-phenyl-2-thioxo-1,2-di hydro-pyridine-3-carbonitrile (1) reacted with ethyl chloroacetate (2) in ethanolic sodium acetate solution to yield the corresponding ethyl (3-cyanopyridin-2-ylsulphanyl)acetate derivative 3. Intramolecular cyclization of compound 3 was achieved by its heating in DMF containing potassium carbonate to afford the corresponding ethyl 3-aminothieno[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylate derivative 4 which reacted with hydrazine hydrate in refluxing pyridine to yield the starting material 3-aminothieno[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carbohydrazide derivative 7. Compound 7 reacted with different reagents such as triethylorthoformate, formic acid, acetic acid and acetic anhydride to afford the target molecules pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivatives 8–10, 12 and 13 in good to excellent yields. On the other hand, pyridine-2(1H)-thione derivative 1 reacted with hydrazine hydrate in refluxing pyridine to give the other starting material 3-amino-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine derivative 20 which reacted with acetylacetone under reflux to afford the target molecule pyrido[2′,3′:3,4]pyrazolo[1,5-a]-pyrimidine derivative 21 in a good yield. The structures of target molecules were elucidated using elemental analyses and spectral data.     

H6P2W18O62·18H2O–Catalyzed,Three-Component,One-Pot Synthesis of Indeno[1,2-b]quinoline-7-one Derivatives

In this work, a rapid and efficient one-pot method for the synthesis of indeno[1,2-b]quinoline-7-one derivatives by condensation of 1-naphthylamine, 1,3-indanedione, and different aldehydes in the presence of H₆P₂W₁₈O₆₂·18H₂O as a green and reusable catalyst in refluxing acetic acid is described.     

Ce(SO4)2·4H2O as a Recyclable Catalyst for an Efficient,Simple, and Clean Synthesis of 4H-Benzo[b]pyrans

An efficient method for the synthesis of 4H-benzo[b]pyrans has been developed by the use of Ce(SO₄)₂·4H₂O (2.5 mol%) as a catalyst. Heating the mixture of an appropriate aldehyde, malononitrile, and dimedone in the presence of the catalyst at 45°C in a mixture of water:ethanol (1:1) as solvent for about 9–55 min resulted excellent yields of the corresponding products. Short experimental time of the reaction, excellent yields, simple workup, not using cumbersome apparatus for purification of the products, and inexpensiveness and commercially availability of the catalyst are the advantages of this method.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2-Ethoxycarbonylmethyl-8-chloro-3a,4-dihydro-3a-methyl-chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-3（2H）-one

The crystal structure of the title compound 2-ethoxycarbonylmethyl-8-chloro-3a,4-dihydro-3a-methyl-chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-3(2H)-one(C15H15ClN2O4,Mr = 322.74) has been prepared and determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal is of orthorhombic,space group Pccn with a = 16.7246(10),b = 19.6626(12),c = 9.3013(6) ,V = 3058.7(3) 3,Z = 8,Dc = 1.402 g/cm3,μ = 0.269 mm-1,F(000) = 1344,the final R = 0.0506 and wR = 0.1464 for 2568 reflections with I 2σ(I).In addition,disordered C(14) and C(15) atoms exist in the crystal structure.     

New Schiff's Base and 2-Azetidinone Derivatives of 3-Benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]thiazol-3-yl-chromen-2-one by Vilsmeier–Haack Formylation

A new Schiff's base and 2-azetidinone derivatives obtained via the corresponding 3-benzo [4,5] imidazo [2,1-b] thiazol-3-yl-chromen-2-one by Vilsmeier–Haack formylation scaffold is described. Our design is aimed at obtaining new triheterocyclic and tetraheterocyclic derivatives.     

Efficient Green Approach for the Synthesis of Spiro[indoline-3,4′-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoline]diones Using [NMP]H2PO4 and Solvatochromic and pH Studies

A mild and efficient protocol for the synthesis of spiro[indoline-3,4′-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoline]diones via a one-pot, three-component condensation of isatins, 1,3-dicarbonyls, and 5-amino-1-phenyl-3-methylpyrazole using [NMP]H₂PO₄ as a catalyst in EtOH/H₂O is described. The catalyst could be recycled and reused four times without significant loss of activity. Spiro[indoline-3,4′-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoline]diones with stabilized zwitter ionic resonance structures showed feasible application as new fluorescent probes and pH indicators. These chemosensors have a good wavelength shift and showed excellent sensitivity in the range of pH from 11 to 13.     

Efficient one-pot synthesis of novel 6′,9′-dihydro-2H,7′H-spiro[pyrimidine-5,8′-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-f]quinoline]-2,4,6(1H,3H)-trione derivatives under mild and “green” reaction conditions

In this paper, an efficient method is introduced for the synthesis of 7′,9′-disubstituted 6′,9′-dihydro-2H,7′H-spiro[pyrimidine-5,8′-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-f]quinoline]-2,4,6(1H,3H)-trione derivatives under mild and “green” reaction conditions. The method is based on one-pot multicomponent reaction of an aldehyde, barbituric acid, and benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-amine in ethanol as a green and environmentally friendly solvent. The reaction has given the products in the highest isolated yield in the presence of acetic acid as catalyst under reflux conditions. Various aldehydes, bearing electron-donating or -withdrawing functionalities have been used under the optimized conditions and successfully gave the desired products (13 examples) in high isolated yields.     

Cyclization of alk-4-ynals with o-diaminoarenes as a selective one-pot synthesis of arylmethylidene-substituted 2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles and 7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrrolo[1’,2’:1,2]imidazo[4,5-b]pyridines

Russian Chemical Bulletin - A one-pot synthesis of arylmethylidene-substituted 2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles based on the reaction of alk-4-ynals with 1,2-diaminobenzenes in DMSO at...     

Crystal structure of 1,9-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-6H-pyrido[3’,2’:4,5]thieno[2,3-f] pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazepin-6-one

A new tetracyclic compound, 1,9-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-6H-pyrido[3’,2’:4,5]thieno[2,3-f]pyrrolo[l,2-a][1,4]diazepin-6-one (2) was isolated and studied by X-ray crystallography. Compound 2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pna2₁, a = 11.1098(8) ?, b = 8.4815(6) ?, c = 28.367(2) ?, V= 2673.0(3) ?³, Z=8. The crystal structure comprises two crystallographically independent molecules of the compound. They relate as stereoisomers; in each the diazepine ring exhibits a boat conformation. The crystal packing reveals zigzag H-bonded chains with two distinct hydrogen bonds. The H…O distances and N-H…O angles for N3-H3…O1’ are 2.012? and 174°, and for N3’-H3’…O1 are 1.974? and 154°, respectively.     

Deprotection Chemistry Mediated by ZrOCl2 · 8H2O: An Efficient,Mild, and Green Method for the Conversion of Oximes to Carbonyl Compounds in Aqueous Acetone

Abstract

Less-toxic, moisture-stable, inexpensive, and ecofriendly zirconium oxychloride octahydrate (ZrOCl₂ · 8H₂O) in aqueous acetone (1:1) mediates the conversion of oximes to carbonyl compounds in moderate to good yields. This green methodology is applicable to both aldoximes and ketoximes with tolerance to >C?C<, -NO₂, -OH, and -Cl groups. The reaction and workup are simple.

Thieno[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carbohydrazide in Polyheterocyclic Synthesis: The Synthesis of Pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine,Pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-d][1,2,3]triazine,and Pyrazolyl,Oxadiazolylthieno[2,3-b]pyridine Derivatives

Pyrdine-2(1H)-thione 1 reacted with ethyl chloroacetate 2 to give 2-S-ethoxy-carbonylmethylpyridine derivative 3, which could be cyclized into thieno[2,3-b]-pyridine-2-carbohydrazide derivative 5 by boiling with hydrazine hydrate. The latter compound reacted with cinnamonitrile derivatives 6a, b, triethylorthoformate, formic acid, dimethylformamide-dimethylacetal, and diethyl carbonate to give the corresponding shiff base 7a, b and pyrido[3′,2′;-4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine derivatives 10–13 in respective manner. On the other hand, compound 5 also reacted with carbondisulphide and phenyl isothiocyanate to afford the corresponding 2-(1,3,4-oxadiazolo-2-yl)thieno[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives 18 and 22. Finally, compound 5 reacted with some β-dicarbonyl compounds, such as ethyl acetoacetate, acetylacetone and ethyl β-arylazoacetoacetate, to yield the corresponding 2-(pyrazol-1-yl-carbonyl)thieno[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives 24, 25, and 27 respectively.