Novel ZnCl2-catalyzed one-pot multicomponent synthesis of 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-thio-pyridines

ZnCl₂-catalyzed one-pot multicomponent synthesis of 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-thio-pyridines under microwave heating and conventional heating is described.     

Application of novel and reusable Fe3O4@CoII(macrocyclic Schiff base ligand) for multicomponent reactions of highly substituted thiopyridine and 4H-chromene derivatives

In this research study we designed and synthesized Co^II(macrocyclic Schiff base ligand containing 1,4-diazepane) immobilized on Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles as a novel, recyclable, and heterogeneous catalyst. The nanomaterial was fully characterized using various techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy-dispersiveX-ray spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, vibrating sample magnetometry, differential reflectance spectroscopy, Brunauere–Emmette–Teller method, inductively coupled plasma, and elemental analysis (CHNS). Then, the catalytic performance was successfully investigated in the multicomponent synthesis of 2-amino-4-aryl-6-(phenylsulfanyl)pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile and 2-amino-5,10-dioxo-4-aryl-5,10-dihydro-4H-benzo[g]chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives. Furthermore, the catalyst was isolated using a simple filtration, and recovery of the nanocatalyst was demonstrated five times without any loss of activity.     

One-step, three-component synthesis of highly substituted pyridines using silica nanoparticle as reusable catalyst

One-step synthesis of ‘privileged medicinal scaffolds’, 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile- 6-sulfanylpyridines, has been demonstrated via a multicomponent reaction of aldehydes, malononitrile, and thiols using silica nanoparticle (NP) as catalysts. The silica NP catalysts are very mild (nearly neutral in nature), effective, environmentally benign, and retain most of their activities after being reused for three times.     

Fe3O4@SiO2@ADMPT/H6P2W18O62: a novel Wells–Dawson heteropolyacid-based magnetic inorganic–organic nanohybrid material as potent Lewis acid catalyst for the efficient synthesis of 1,4-dihydopyridines

A novel Wells–Dawson heteropolyacid-based magnetic Inorganic–organic nanohybrid, Fe₃O₄@SiO₂@ADMPT/H₆P₂W₁₈O₆₂, was fabricated and used as a green, efficient, eco-friendly, and highly recyclable catalyst for the one-pot and multi-component synthesis of 1,4-Dihydopyridine (1,4-DHP) derivatives from the reaction of various aromatic aldehydes with ethyl acetoacetate and ammonium acetate with good to excellent yields and in a short span of time. The nanohybrid catalyst was prepared by the chemical anchoring of Wells–Dawson heteropolyacid H₆P₂W₁₈O₆₂ onto the surface of functionalized Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles with 2,4-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol)-triazine (ADMPT) linker. These nanocatalysts were identified by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (IR) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). This protocol is developed as a safe, cost-effective and convenient alternate method for the synthesis of 1,4-DHP derivatives utilizing an eco-friendly, and a highly reusable catalyst.     

2-Hydroxyethylammonium acetate: A reusable task-specific ionic liquid promoting one-pot,three-component synthesis of 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-thio-pyridines

2-Hydroxyethylammonium acetate (2-HEAA) as a task-specific ionic liquid, efficiently promotes one-pot three-component reaction of aryl/heteroaryl/alkyl aldehydes with aryl/alkyl thiols and malononitrile at room temperature. This protocol offers several advantages such as using a reusable and cost-effective ionic liquid, being amenable to scale-up and produces the corresponding 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-thio-pyridines in a short reaction time (5 min) and in good to high yields.     

An efficient synthesis of 2-amino-4-aryl-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-ethoxypyridine derivatives by the solvent taking part in the reaction

An efficient and facile synthesis of 2-amino-4-aryl-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-ethoxypyridine via reaction of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile, and ethanol in the presence of NaOH has been developed, without using the classic reagents amines and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds. It is interesting that weak nucleophilic reagent ethanol could take part in the reaction without using strong base catalyst sodium ethylate. Compared with existing methods, the reported process has the advantages of excellent yields, easily obtainable raw materials, and mild reaction conditions.     

A simple,economical, and environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-sulfanylpyridines at ambient temperature

A simple, economical, and environmentally benign protocol has been described for one-pot synthesis of medicinally privileged 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-sulfanylpyridines by three-component condensation between aldehyde, malononitrile, and thiol using diethylamine as a catalyst. Ambient temperature and avoidance of conventional work-up as well as purification procedure qualify this cost-effective protocol for “green synthesis.”     

4-alkyl-6-amino-4-N 3,N 5-diaryl-2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxamides: I. Tandem synthesis and alkylation. Molecular and crystal structure of 6-allylsulfanyl-2-amino-4-isobutyl-N 3,N 5-di-m-tolyl-3,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxamide

4-Alkyl-6-amino-4-N ³,N ⁵-diaryl-2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxamides were obtained via tandem synthesis involving the Knoevenagel reaction, Michael reaction and intramolecular condensation. Alkylation of the obtained dicarboxamides proceeds regioselectively at the S atom to form the corresponding thioethers. Structure of 6-allylsulfanyl-2-amino-4-isobutyl-N ³,N ⁵-di-m-tolyl-3,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxamide was uniquely determined by XRD analysis.     

Multi-component synthesis of 2-amino-6-(alkylthio)pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitriles using Zn(II) and Cd(II) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) under solvent-free conditions

Multi-component synthesis of 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-thio-pyridines has been developed by using the reaction of aldehydes, malononitrile, and thiophenols in the presence of a Zn(II) or a Cd(II) metal-organic framework (MOF) as the heterogeneous catalyst. This protocol tolerates different functional groups on the substrates and does not require the use of any organic solvent. Moreover, the Zn(II) and Cd(II) MOF catalysts can be recovered and reused for a number of runs without loss of activity.     

Preparation and characterization of nano-Co-[4-chlorophenyl-salicylaldimine-methyl pyranopyrazole]Cl2 as a new Schiff base complex and catalyst for the solvent-free synthesis of 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthols

By the reaction of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde with ethyl acetoacetate, malononitrile, and hydrazine hydrate, 6-amino-4-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-2,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole-5-carbonitrile was prepared and then reacted with salicylaldehyde and CoCl₂·6H₂O to produce nano-Co-[4-cholorophenyl-salicylaldimine-methylpyranopyrazole]Cl₂ (nano-[Co-4CSMP]Cl₂). The prepared nano-Schiff base complex was reported for the first time and fully characterized by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, differential thermal gravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Brunner–Emmett–Teller analyses and applied as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of some 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthol derivatives.     

Aminomethylation of N-methylmorpholinium 6-amino-4-aryl-3,5-dicyano-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-selenolates as an approach to the preparation of 3,5,7,11-tetraazatricyclo[7.3.1.02,7]tridec-2-ene-8-selenone derivatives

A reaction of N-methylmorpholinium 6-amino-4-aryl-3,5-dicyano-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-selenolates with primary amines and excess of formaldehyde leads to 3,5,7,11-tetraazatricyclo[7.3.1.0^2,7]tridec-2-ene-8-selenone derivatives. The same compounds were obtained by a multicomponent cascade cyclocondensation of benzaldehyde, cyanoselenoacetamide, primary amine, and excess of formaldehyde.     

Boric acid catalyzed convenient synthesis of 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-thio-pyridines in aqueous media

A one-pot three-component condensation of an aldehyde, malononitrile, and thiophenol has been achieved by conventional and ultrasound method. The reaction has been catalyzed by boric acid in aqueous medium. This protocol afforded corresponding 2-amino-3,5-dicarbonitrile-6-thio-pyridines in shorter reaction times and high yields with the green aspects by avoiding toxic catalysts and solvents.     

Multicomponent synthesis of 2-alkylthio-6-amino-3,5-dicyano-1,4-dihydropyridine-4-spirocycloalkanes. Molecular and crystal structure of 6-amino-2-(2-methylbenzylthio)-3,5-dicyano-1,4-dihydropyridine-4-spirocyclopentane

2-Alkylthio-6-amino-3,5-dicyano-1,4-dihydropyridine-4-spirocycloalkanes were synthesized via the reaction of cycloalkylidene malononitriles with cyanothioacetamide and alkyl halides. The structure of 6-amino-2-(2-methylbenzylthio)-3,5-dicyano-1,4-dihydropyridine-4-spirocyclopentane was determined by the X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Nitropyrazoles: XII. Transformations of the 4-Methyl Group in 1,4-Dimethyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole and Cyclization of the Transformation Products

A preparative procedure for the synthesis of 1,4-dimethyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole by nitration of 1,4-dimethylpyrazole was developed. The reaction of 1,4-dimethyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole with dimethoxymethyl- (dimethyl)amine (N,N-dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal) gave (E)-N,N-dimethyl-2-(1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazol- 4-yl)ethenylamine. Acid hydrolysis of the latter afforded (1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazol-4-yl)acetaldehyde, and the reaction with sodium nitrite in hydrochloric acid led to formation of 2-hydroxymino-2-(1-methyl- 3,5-dinitropyrazol-4-yl)acetaldehyde. The corresponding O-methyloxime and phenylhydrazone reacted with K₂CO₃ to give 6-methyl-4-nitropyrazolo[4,3-d]isoxazole-3-carbaldehyde O-methyloxime and 1-methyl-3-nitro-4-(2-phenyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)pyrazol-5-ol, respectively. Treatment of (1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazol-4-yl)-acetaldehyde with benzenediazonium chloride gave (1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazol-4-yl)acetaldehyde phenylhydrazone which underwent intramolecular cyclization with replacement of the 5-nitro group by the action of K₂CO₃ in acetonitrile; in the reaction with K₂CO₃ in ethanol, the 5-nitro group was replaced by ethoxy.     

Inhibiting effect of 5-amino-5-methyluracil and its derivatives on the free-radical oxidation of 1,4-dioxane

The antiradical activity of 5-amino-6-methyluracil in the initiated radical-chain oxidation of 1,4-dioxane as a model system was studied quantitatively. The rate constant k ₇ of its reaction with the peroxyl radical of 1,4-dioxane was measured to be (5.6 ± 1.8) × 10⁵ L mol^?1 s^?1 at 333 K. The effect of the methyl substituents in the 1- and 3-positions of the uracil ring and in the amino group on the rate constant of inhibition was studied. The strengths of all N-H bonds in the 5-amino-6-methyluracil and its derivatives were calculated in the G3MP2B3 approximation and were compared with the measured rate constants of inhibition. By the example of the reaction of 5-amino-6-uracil with i-PrO ₂ ^?? , different attack pathways of the peroxyl radical at the N-H bonds of uracil were analyzed in the UB3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) approximation. The lowest activation barrier (5.8 kJ/mol) was observed for peroxyl radical attack on the (C⁵)N-H bonds. The site responsible for the inhibition activity of the compound is the amino group.     

Mechanistic insight into the reactivity of oxotransferases by novel asymmetric dioxomolybdenum(VI) model complexes

The asymmetric molybdenum(VI) dioxo complexes of the bis(phenolate) ligands 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxybenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐4‐methylbenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐3,5‐dimethylbenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐3,5‐di‐tert‐butylbenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐4‐flurobenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, and 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐4‐chlorobenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane (H₂(L1)–H₂(L6), respectively) have been isolated and studied as functional models for molybdenum oxotransferase enzymes. These complexes have been characterized as asymmetric complexes of type [MoO₂(L)] 1–6 by using NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, and electrochemical methods. The molecular structures of [MoO₂(L)] 1–4 have been successfully determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses, which show them to exhibit a distorted octahedral coordination geometry around molybdenum(VI) in an asymmetrical cis‐β configuration. The Mo? O_oxo bond lengths differ only by ≈0.01 Å. Complexes 1 , 2 , 5 , and 6 exhibit two successive Mo^VI/Mo^V (E_1/2, ?1.141 to ?1.848 V) and Mo^V/Mo^IV (E_1/2, ?1.531 to ?2.114 V) redox processes. However, only the Mo^VI/Mo^V redox couple was observed for 3 and 4 , suggesting that the subsequent reduction of the molybdenum(V) species is difficult. Complexes 1 , 2 , 5 , and 6 elicit efficient catalytic oxygen‐atom transfer (OAT) from dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) to PMe₃ at 65 °C at a significantly faster rate than the symmetric molybdenum(VI) complexes of the analogous linear bis(phenolate) ligands known so far to exhibit OAT reactions at a higher temperature (130 °C). However, complexes 3 and 4 fail to perform the OAT reaction from DMSO to PMe₃ at 65 °C. DFT/B3LYP calculations on the OAT mechanism reveal a strong trans effect.     

Synthesis and X‐ray Crystal Structures of Acenaphthenequinone‐based α‐Diimine Palladium Complexes and a Novel V‐shape Tripalladium Cluster

Partially fluorinated 1,4‐Diazadiene (α‐Diimine) ligand 3,5‐CF₃‐BIAN (1) formed from 3,5‐bis(trifluoromethyl)aniline and acenaphthenequinone was used in the synthesis of palladium dichlorido complex 2 and its mono methyl chlorido palladium complex 3 . Both complexes as well as side products of the reaction with methyl lithium such as trans‐bis(3,5‐bis(trifluoromethyl)aniline complex 4 and an interesting mixed valent trinuclear V‐shaped palladium cluster 5 with two bridging μ²,η³‐N,CN′ non‐innocent BIAN ligands were structurally characterized by the single‐crystal XRD method.     

A One‐Pot Synthesis of 1,2‐Dihydroisoquinoline Derivatives from Isoquinoline via a Four‐Component Reaction

A four‐component reaction for the synthesis of 1,2‐dihydroisoquinoline derivatives is described. The Huisgen 1,4‐dipolar intermediate, which is produced from isoquinoline and an electron‐deficient acetylene compound 1 , reacts with H₂O in the presence of diketene to produce 1,2‐dihydroisoquinoline derivatives 2 (Scheme 1). In addition, reaction of isoquinoline, dibenzoylacetylene (=1,4‐diphenylbut‐2‐yne‐1,4‐dione), and diketene in the presence of H₂O leads to pyrroloisoquinoline derivative 7 . The structures of the compounds 2a – f and 7 were corroborated spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for the reaction is proposed (Schemes 2 and 3).     

Selective method for the preparation of isomeric N-alkyl and N-aryl-3(5)-amino-5(3)-hydroxy-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamides

As part of a program to develop novel mechanism based skeletal muscle relaxants we identified 5-amino-3-hydroxy-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide (1) as a potential structural lead. This highly functionalized pyrazole was prepared via a published procedure [1] (Scheme 1, R¹ = R¹ = H), which utilized 3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide as an aminocarbonyl transfer reagent, to give with cyanoacethydrazide the semicarbazide intermediate 6 . Base catalyzed cyclization of 6 afforded the initial lead compound. This reaction scheme was extended to the synthesis of additional 4-alkyl- and 4-aryl-5-amino-3-hydroxy-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamides (Table 1).     

Nitropyrazoles

A method for the synthesis of 1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole-4-carbonitrile from 1,4-dimethyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole was developed. Nucleophilic substitution in 1,4-dimethyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole, 1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole-4-carboxamide, and 1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole-4-carbonitrile involves solely the 5-NO₂-group in the ring. 1-Methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole-4-carbonitrile reacts with thioglycolic acid phenylamide and potassium carbonate to give 4-amino-1-methyl-3-nitro-N-phenyl-1H-thieno[2,3-c]pyrazole-5-carboxamide. The use of glycolic acid phenylamide instead of thioglycolic acid N-phenylamide under analogous conditions resulted in 5-anilino-1-methyl-3-nitro-1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile. An explanation for the regiospecificity of the nucleophilic substitution of the 5-NO₂ group in 4-R-1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazoles is given. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 10, pp. 2004–2014, October, 2007.