Synthesis of isoindolinones via inverse-electron demand Diels–Alder cycloadditions

A new synthetic method has been developed for the synthesis of 2,4,5-substituted isoindolinones by means of intramolecular inverse-electron demand Diels–Alder cycloaddition reactions of substituted pyridazines. By taking advantage of the inherent reactivity of an intermediate chloropyridazine, a diverse set of analogues were prepared from common reagents and intermediates.     

A concise and efficient synthesis of isoindolin-1-ones. New synthetic approach to the polycyclic framework of vitedoamine A

A concise and efficient synthesis of 2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-ones based upon the Parham-type cyclization of iodinated benzyldicarbamates is reported. The synthetic potential of this approach was further emphasized by the assembly of the polycyclic framework of vitedoamine A.     

Propylphosphonic anhydride (T3P®) mediated synthesis of 3-oxoisoindoline-1-carboxamides from 2-formylbenzoic acid,amines, and isocyanides. Preparation of isoindolinone alkaloids

Propylphosphonic anhydride (T3P®) was successfully applied to the synthesis of an isoindolinone library by the utilization of an Ugi four-center, three-component reaction (Ugi-4C-3CR). The use of T3P® significantly shortened the required reaction time and the corresponding products were obtained in good to high yields. Moreover, a side-reaction was observed when phenylethylamine derivatives and tryptamine were used as the amine component. The latter reaction was applied to the microwave-assisted, one-pot synthesis of the isoquinoline alkaloid (±)-nuevamine. Surprisingly, the traditional Ugi four-component reaction (Ugi-4CR) was unsuccessful in the presence of T3P®. In this case an α-amino amide was produced excluding the carboxylic acid from the multicomponent reaction.     

Catalyst-free Mannich-type reactions in water: Expedient synthesis of naphthol-substituted isoindolinones

An environmentally benign while efficient approach to the synthesis of isoindolinones by three-component reactions of 2-formylbenzoic acids, primary amines, 2-naphthols via a Mannich-cyclization reaction sequence in water under catalyst-free conditions is described here. This protocol features wide substrate scope, ease of operation, the use of naturally abundant while enviromentally benign water as a reaction medium and the formation of only water as the sole byproduct in the transformation.     

Stereoselective synthesis of isoindolinones and tert-butyl sulfoxides

A reaction of Grignard reagents with an optically pure N-sulfinylimine derived from methyl 2-formylbenzoate yields enantioenriched isoindolinones and tert-butyl sulfoxides. The products are formed by the addition of the nucleophile to N-sulfinylimine followed by cyclization to form N-tert-butylsulfinylisoindolinone, which readily undergoes substitution with a second equivalent of Grignard reagent. The reaction can be carried out in dichloromethane at room temperature or at elevated temperatures without any loss of stereoselectivity. The use of nucleophiles other than Grignard reagents has also been investigated.     

Selective alkylation/oxidation of N-substituted isoindolinone derivatives: Synthesis of N-phthaloylated natural and unnatural α-amino acid analogues

The interchangeability of the isoindolinone group as a nitrogen protecting group for amino acid intermediates is demonstrated by the preparation of several natural and unnatural α-amino acid derivatives using a two-carbon N-isoindolinone (phthalimidine) scaffold. Using a selective benzylic oxidation, the N-isoindolinone group is then converted to the N-phthaloyl group for convenient removal (65–98%). For preparation of the isoindolinone products which were to be the substrates for benzylic oxidation, a range of side chains were installed on the isoindolinone-protected glycine equivalent on deprotonation to demonstrate the utility of the N-protected isoindolinone synthon (51–93%). While the ensuing benzylic oxidation is employed successfully for converting the N-isoindolinone group to the N-phthaloyl group in simple substrates, substrates bearing unsaturated or electron-rich side chains respond poorly to the oxidation.     

三价铑催化N-甲氧基苯甲酰胺与炔丙醇[4+1]环化合成异吲哚啉酮

含N杂环结构广泛存在于具有生物活性的药物或天然产物骨架中.本文开发了一个高效合成含N杂环骨架的方法,这类方法在近年来一直是研究热点.在最近几年,过渡金属催化C–H键活化并随后与不饱和键发生环化反应被认为是一种环境友好且原子经济性高的构建功能化杂环的方法.在这些金属催化的体系中,三价铑催化与炔烃的环化反应体系,被认为是一种高效且有实际意义的合成含N杂环的体系.在这类体系,特别是构建六元环的体系中,炔烃通常作为一个C2合成子被广泛应用.为了克服这一局限性,Chang课题组和本课题组分别独立报道了通过三价铑催化,炔烃与芳烃硝酮偶联合成吲哚啉化合物,其中炔烃作为一个C1合成子参与反应.另一方面,本课题组还报道了炔丙醇与吡咯烷苯甲酰胺通过C–H键活化合成1-异色满酮结构,其中由于电子效应,芳基-铑物种对于炔烃的插入是在炔烃的2位.基于上述工作,本文希望通过置换炔丙醇中芳基与烷基的位置,使芳基-铑物种对于炔烃插入的方向发生改变,进而生成联烯中间体,然后发生环化反应生成五元环内酰胺结构.异吲哚啉酮骨架结构也是一类重要的含N杂环结构,广泛存在于多种天然产物及药物分子中,其合成方法受到广泛关注.尽管此前已有三价铑催化C–H官能团化的方法来构建异吲哚啉酮骨架结构,但通常需要活性极高或易爆的化合物作为反应底物.因此,本文报道一类以简单的炔丙醇与N-甲氧基苯甲酰胺作为起始原料,通过一步[4+1]环化合成异吲哚啉酮骨架结构.本文完成了32个不同官能团取代的异吲哚啉酮骨架结构的合成,反应均可以以中等到良好的收率得到目标产物.另外还进行了放大实验,结果表明可以以克级规模制备异吲哚啉酮化合物,反应剩余的Ag2CO3以及生成的单质银可以回收(收率78%).总之,我们将N-甲氧基苯甲酰胺与炔丙醇在三价铑催化作用下通过C–H键活化的方法环化高效合成N-取代的异吲哚啉酮骨架结构,且该骨架结构含有一个手性中心.催化体系温和,官能团容忍度好.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of 3‐Alkoxy‐2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐isoindol‐1‐ones by the Reactions of 2‐(Azidomethyl)benzoates with NaH

A new and facile method for the general preparation of 3‐alkoxy‐2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐isoindol‐1‐ones has been developed. Thus, the reaction of 2‐(azidomethyl)benzoates with NaH affords, after workup with H₂O, 3‐alkoxy‐2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐isoindol‐1‐ones 2 . 2‐Substituted 3‐alkoxy‐2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐isoindol‐1‐ones 4 can be obtained by adding alkyl halides prior to workup with H₂O.     

Efficient Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons intramolecular cyclisation of a N-substituted phthalimide promoted by KF-Alumina: a general tool for the synthesis of functionalised isoindolinones

An intramolecular Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction promoted by KF-Alumina involving a N-substituted phthalimide, cleanly and efficiently furnishes an interesting α,β-unsaturated tricyclic enone which may undergo selective alkylations at the α′-position.     

A new synthesis of the phytotoxin porritoxin

A convenient synthesis of the phytotoxin porritoxin is described. Central to the approach employed is the formation of the isoindolinone template obtained via a directed lithiation/Parham cyclization process enabling the concomitant connection of an acetal appendage. Further conversion into the requisite hydroxyalkyl chain, selective deprotection, and O-prenylation complete the synthesis of the title compound.