This document reviews recent developments in the diversity-oriented synthesis of heterocycles using multi-component reactions (MCRs). It provides examples of MCRs that construct 3 to 7-membered heterocyclic rings containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms of N, O, or S. The examples demonstrate how MCR conditions have improved over time, with reactions now occurring at room temperature rather than 360°C, in minutes rather than hours, and yielding products in nearly quantitative amounts. A variety of heterocycles can be synthesized through these efficient MCR approaches, including aziridines, azetidines, pyrroles, pyrrolidines, furans, indoles, pyrazoles, im
Synthesis and Characterization of New Complexes of 2-(6-Methoxybenzo[d]thiazo...IOSR Journals
Abstract: The synthesis and characterization of manganese (ІІ), cobalt (ІІ), nickel (ІІ), copper (ІІ), zinc (ІІ), cadmium (ІІ) and mercury (ІІ) bidentate 2-(6-methoxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-ylamino)-2-phenyl acetonitrile ligand which was prepared from Benz aldehyde and 6-methoxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine in the presence of KCN and acidic medium. The complexes were synthesized by treating an ethanolic solution of the ligand with appropriate amount of metal salts [1:2] [M: L] ratio. The complexes were characterized by using metal and elemental chemical analysis, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility measurements, FTIR , electronic spectral and mole ratio method. According to the obtained data the probable coordination geometries of manganese (ІІ), cobalt (ІІ), nickel (ІІ), copper (ІІ) zinc (ІІ), cadmium (ІІ) and mercury (ІІ) in these complexes are octahedral. All complexes were found to be non-electrolyte in absolute ethanol, and the complexes were formulated as [ML2Cl2] XH2O. Keywords: 2-(6-methoxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-ylamino)-2-phenyl acetonitrile, N2-donor, transition metals.
This document describes the synthesis of novel spirooxindole derivatives via a three-component 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction. Various spirooxindole-spiropiperidinone-pyrrolidine and spirooxindole-spiropiperidinone-pyrrolizine derivatives were synthesized in good yields from isatin, sarcosine or L-proline, and Knoevenagel adducts under optimized reaction conditions. The antimicrobial activities of the synthesized compounds were evaluated, with some compounds exhibiting excellent activity against bacteria and fungi, comparable or superior to standard antimicrobial drugs.
The document discusses retrosynthetic analysis, which is a problem-solving technique used in organic synthesis. It involves working backwards from the target molecule and breaking it down into simpler structures through the reverse of known reactions. This allows chemists to plan a synthesis by tracing the target back to commercially available starting materials. The document outlines common disconnections, reactions, and strategies used in retrosynthetic analysis and organic synthesis planning.
Organocatalysis uses small organic molecules rather than metals to catalyze chemical reactions. Thiourea organocatalysis specifically uses thiourea derivatives to accelerate reactions through hydrogen bonding interactions. Primary amine thiourea catalysts have many advantages including being inexpensive, non-toxic, stable, and able to catalyze reactions with high enantioselectivity. The document provides procedures for synthesizing a primary amine thiourea catalyst through Boc protection of an amino acid, formation of an amide bond with benzyl amine, Boc deprotection, and conversion to an isothiocyanate derivative.
Imidazole Derivatives Biological Activity And Synthetic ApproachesBalmukund Thakkar
This document summarizes biological activity and synthetic approaches for imidazole derivatives. It discusses the biological importance of natural imidazoles and synthetic imidazoles used as drugs, including antifungals, antithyroid drugs, and drugs affecting the sympathetic nervous system. It also reviews conventional imidazole synthesis methods and their limitations, and modern catalytic and non-catalytic methods that offer better yields, selectivity, and green chemistry profiles.
Hypervalent refers to the main group elements that breaks the octet rule and firmly has more than right electrons in it's valence shell. These are non - metallic oxidation reagents.
Synthesis and Characterization of New Complexes of 2-(6-Methoxybenzo[d]thiazo...IOSR Journals
Abstract: The synthesis and characterization of manganese (ІІ), cobalt (ІІ), nickel (ІІ), copper (ІІ), zinc (ІІ), cadmium (ІІ) and mercury (ІІ) bidentate 2-(6-methoxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-ylamino)-2-phenyl acetonitrile ligand which was prepared from Benz aldehyde and 6-methoxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine in the presence of KCN and acidic medium. The complexes were synthesized by treating an ethanolic solution of the ligand with appropriate amount of metal salts [1:2] [M: L] ratio. The complexes were characterized by using metal and elemental chemical analysis, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility measurements, FTIR , electronic spectral and mole ratio method. According to the obtained data the probable coordination geometries of manganese (ІІ), cobalt (ІІ), nickel (ІІ), copper (ІІ) zinc (ІІ), cadmium (ІІ) and mercury (ІІ) in these complexes are octahedral. All complexes were found to be non-electrolyte in absolute ethanol, and the complexes were formulated as [ML2Cl2] XH2O. Keywords: 2-(6-methoxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-ylamino)-2-phenyl acetonitrile, N2-donor, transition metals.
This document describes the synthesis of novel spirooxindole derivatives via a three-component 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction. Various spirooxindole-spiropiperidinone-pyrrolidine and spirooxindole-spiropiperidinone-pyrrolizine derivatives were synthesized in good yields from isatin, sarcosine or L-proline, and Knoevenagel adducts under optimized reaction conditions. The antimicrobial activities of the synthesized compounds were evaluated, with some compounds exhibiting excellent activity against bacteria and fungi, comparable or superior to standard antimicrobial drugs.
The document discusses retrosynthetic analysis, which is a problem-solving technique used in organic synthesis. It involves working backwards from the target molecule and breaking it down into simpler structures through the reverse of known reactions. This allows chemists to plan a synthesis by tracing the target back to commercially available starting materials. The document outlines common disconnections, reactions, and strategies used in retrosynthetic analysis and organic synthesis planning.
Organocatalysis uses small organic molecules rather than metals to catalyze chemical reactions. Thiourea organocatalysis specifically uses thiourea derivatives to accelerate reactions through hydrogen bonding interactions. Primary amine thiourea catalysts have many advantages including being inexpensive, non-toxic, stable, and able to catalyze reactions with high enantioselectivity. The document provides procedures for synthesizing a primary amine thiourea catalyst through Boc protection of an amino acid, formation of an amide bond with benzyl amine, Boc deprotection, and conversion to an isothiocyanate derivative.
Imidazole Derivatives Biological Activity And Synthetic ApproachesBalmukund Thakkar
This document summarizes biological activity and synthetic approaches for imidazole derivatives. It discusses the biological importance of natural imidazoles and synthetic imidazoles used as drugs, including antifungals, antithyroid drugs, and drugs affecting the sympathetic nervous system. It also reviews conventional imidazole synthesis methods and their limitations, and modern catalytic and non-catalytic methods that offer better yields, selectivity, and green chemistry profiles.
Hypervalent refers to the main group elements that breaks the octet rule and firmly has more than right electrons in it's valence shell. These are non - metallic oxidation reagents.
Melamine epichlorohydrin prepolymers syntheses and characterizationArif Yavuz Akartepe
This document summarizes a study that synthesized and characterized prepolymers from reactions of melamine and epichlorohydrin using different catalysts and conditions. The products were analyzed using various techniques. The main findings were:
1) Epichlorohydrin reacted with melamine's amine groups, forming side chains with hydroxyl and epoxide end groups on the melamine ring.
2) Sodium hydroxide and triethylamine catalysts led to similar prepolymer products as confirmed by structural analysis.
3) The melamine to epichlorohydrin ratio influenced the structure of the final compounds.
4) Chlorine atoms were
Retrosynthetic analysis is a technique for planning organic syntheses by systematically deconstructing a target molecule into simpler precursor structures through disconnections, with the goal of arriving at commercially available starting materials. Key criteria for good disconnections include a favorable mechanism, maximizing simplification at each step, and producing recognizable starting materials. Common disconnections involve breaking bonds between functional groups like alcohols, alkenes, ketones, acids, and saturated/aromatic hydrocarbons. Protection and activation of reactive groups is sometimes required to control reaction selectivity. Proper application of retrosynthesis allows complex multi-step syntheses to be planned systematically and increases the likelihood of success.
This document summarizes information about several antifungal drugs, including their molecular formulas, properties, synthesis methods, and uses. It discusses Ketoconazole, Terconazole, Metronidazole, and Miconazole. For each drug, it provides the molecular formula, describes the synthesis starting from various reactants and reaction steps, and lists clinical uses such as treating fungal infections, jock itch, and vaginal thrush. The document aims to provide information on the preparation and applications of important antifungal heterocyclic compounds.
Carbon–Sulfur Bond Formation of Challenging Substrates at Low Temperature by ...DrMAdamSayah
Pd-PEPPSI-IPent catalyst allows for sulfination reactions of challenging substrates to occur at low temperatures. Reactions proceed smoothly at 40°C for a variety of aryl and heteroaryl halides with aryl, alkyl, and silyl sulfides. The catalyst shows unprecedented reactivity, performing couplings not previously achieved, such as with strongly deactivated substrates. Reactions are also found to occur rapidly at room temperature.
Facile Syntheses of Substituted, Conformationally-Constrained Benzoxazocines ...JamesSahn
A multicomponent assembly process (MCAP) was utilized to prepare versatile intermediates that are suitably functionalized for subsequent cyclizations via Ullmann and Heck reactions to efficiently construct substituted 2,6-methanobenzo[b][1,5]oxazocines and 1,6-methanobenzo[c]azocines, respectively. The intramolecular Ullmann cyclization was conducted in tandem with an intermolecular arylation that enabled the rapid syntheses of a number of O-functionalized methanobenzoxazocines.
Source: Tetrahedron Lett. 2011 December 21; 52(51): 6855–6858.
Synthon or Disconnection or Retrosynthesis Approach in Organic Synthesis. This document discusses the key concepts and approaches of retrosynthesis including: 1) Disconnecting a target molecule into logical fragments through breaking bonds to obtain starting materials, 2) It is the reverse of chemical synthesis, 3) Terminologies such as disconnection, synthon, and reagents, 4) Basic rules for preferred disconnections.
This document describes a one-pot, three-component reaction to synthesize densely substituted benzofurans from methyl ketones, phenols, and nucleophiles. Specifically, it details:
1) The reaction of phenylglyoxal monohydrate, phenols like sesamol, and indoles produces benzofurans in good to excellent yields with acid catalysis.
2) Replacing phenylglyoxal with methyl ketones and using I2/DMSO allows an in situ generation of arylglyoxal from the methyl ketone for the reaction.
3) Various substituted benzofurans can be synthesized from different methyl ketones, phenols
The document discusses various methods for synthesizing pyrazoles, including the Knorr pyrazole synthesis, reactions involving α,β-unsaturated aldehydes, β-hydroxy ketones, aromatic aldehydes, vinyl ketones, and more. It also covers pharmacological activities of pyrazoles such as antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties. Specific compounds are mentioned that have shown effectiveness against various bacterial, fungal, and viral strains. A wide range of synthetic routes and biological activities of pyrazoles and their derivatives are presented.
1) A solid-phase method for synthesizing oxazolidinones is described which uses solid-phase activation/cycloelimination (SP/ACE). This involves attaching a 1,2-diol to a polymer-bound sulfonyl chloride, reacting one alcohol with an isocyanate, then cycloelimination to form the oxazolidinone.
2) A variety of oxazolidinones were synthesized in good overall yields using this method by changing the R groups on the isocyanate and diol substrates. Enantiopure oxazolidinones were also prepared using a chiral diol derived from D-mannitol.
3) The azidomethyl groups
The document discusses the Ziegler-Natta catalyst, which is an important class of chemical compounds that can polymerize olefins like ethylene and propylene into high molecular weight polymers with stereoregular structures. It describes how Karl Zeigler developed catalysts in 1953 that produced polyethylene with high molecular weight and Natta further developed the methodology in 1954. Zeigler and Natta were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in 1963. The mechanism of the Ziegler-Natta catalyst involves the formation of a complex between titanium and aluminum that allows for the insertion of monomer units between titanium and an ethyl group to stereospecifically form isotactic polymers.
The document summarizes the Chan-Lam coupling reaction, which is a copper-catalyzed coupling between an aryl boronic acid and an alcohol or amine to form secondary aryl ethers or aryl amines. It provides the history of the reaction and compares it to related palladium-catalyzed reactions. The document then discusses the proposed mechanism and provides several applications of the Chan-Lam coupling reaction in synthesizing drug molecules, heteroarenes, aminoesters, and other compounds. In conclusion, the author discusses developing an improved Chan-Lam protocol using a novel copper catalyst that is simple, rapid, and produces products at room temperature in a short time.
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Organic Synthesis:
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One Group C-C Disconnection of Alcohol and Alkene
This document summarizes a study on the synthesis of bromo and chloro derivatives of Baylis–Hillman adducts derived from nitroolefins. The researchers developed a simple protocol to synthesize these derivatives in good yields. They treated Baylis–Hillman adducts derived from nitroolefins with hydrobromic acid or iron chloride to obtain the bromo or chloro derivatives. The derivatives were characterized using NMR, IR and mass spectrometry. The novel bromo and chloro derivatives were shown to have potential as building blocks for a wide variety of organic compounds.
This document summarizes research on the use of amidinate group 4 metal complexes as catalysts for olefin polymerization. Key points include:
- Bis(amidinate) zirconium and titanium complexes can polymerize ethylene and propylene into elastomeric polymers through an intramolecular epimerization mechanism.
- The symmetry of complexes containing one, two, or three amidinate ligands influences the stereochemistry of the resulting polypropylene, with C2 and C3 complexes producing isotactic and atactic polymers, respectively.
- The nature of the co-catalyst and reaction conditions, such as pressure, temperature and solvent, can alter the active catalytic species
Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta discovered Ziegler-Natta catalysts in the 1950s, for which they received the Nobel Prize. Ziegler-Natta catalysts are highly selective and efficient in producing polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene. They work via a Cossee mechanism of migratory insertion and chain transfer. Various generations of Ziegler-Natta catalysts have been developed with improved activities. These catalysts find widespread applications in producing commodities like HDPE, LDPE, PP, and other polyolefins.
Regioselective 1H-1,2,4 Triazole alkylationParth Shah
This document discusses regioselective approaches for alkylating 1H-1,2,4 triazole. It describes that 1H-1,2,4 triazole undergoes SN2 alkylation at the 1 position. The main challenges are obtaining single regioisomers and avoiding overalkylation. Weakly nucleophilic bases like DBU and using good leaving groups like tosylate improve regioselectivity and yield. Key methods include aminating the 4 position before alkylation or using DBU as the catalyst. Overall, DBU-catalyzed alkylation of 1H-1,2,4 triazole with tosylate as the living group provides high yields of the desired 1
This document discusses palladium-catalyzed Buchwald-Hartwig C-N coupling reactions and their applications in medicinal chemistry. It provides an overview of the reaction mechanism and components of the catalytic system, including solvents, bases, palladium sources, and ligands. Common troubleshooting issues are also reviewed, such as low conversion or yield that can be addressed by optimizing reaction conditions like temperature, base selection, drying of reagents, and ligand choice to promote reductive elimination. Examples are given of applications in coupling secondary amines and functionalized substrates. In summary, Buchwald-Hartwig amination is a versatile method for C-N bond formation widely used in drug development.
Benzoquinone Ketene intermediate in the synthesis of poly 2-HBAMatt Hettinger
This document summarizes a research article that investigated the role of a benzoquinoneketene intermediate in the base-catalyzed polymerization of poly-2-hydroxybenzoic acid (poly-2-HBA). The researchers synthesized a dimer of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid (2-HBA) and showed that it polymerizes to poly-2-HBA with a base, implicating the ketoketene intermediate. A control dimer that cannot form the ketoketene did not polymerize. Additionally, secondary amines trapped the ketoketene as monomeric amides, further supporting it as an intermediate. The results indicate that ketoketene formation and reaction plays a
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Organic Synthesis:
The Disconnection Approach
One Group C-C Disconnection of Alcohol and Alkene
Synthesis and Characterization of a New Cationic Surfactant Derived from 5-Ch...IJERA Editor
This document describes the synthesis and characterization of a new cationic surfactant derived from 5-Chloro-1H-indole-2,3-dione. The surfactant was synthesized in two steps: first, 5-Chloroisatin was alkylated with 1,6-dibromohexane under phase transfer catalysis conditions. Second, the product was quaternized with trimethylamine in acetone solution. The structures were confirmed using NMR spectroscopy. The critical micelle concentration of the surfactant in water was determined to be 5.10-3 M using conductivity measurements at room temperature. In conclusion, a new cationic surfactant was successfully synthesized and its micell
Syntheses and Characterizations of Some New N-alkyl, Isoxazole and Dioxazole ...IJAEMSJORNAL
N-alkyl and cycloadducts derivatives of 5-Chloroisatin were synthesized in good to excellent yields. The method evidences a selective N-alkylation when using 1,2-bis (2-chloroethoxy) ethane as efficient spacer at room temperature on the 5-Chloroisatin moiety. A general method for the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of 4-Chlorobenzaldoxime to alkynes provides a useful alternative route to get newisoxazole et dioxazole derivatives.
Melamine epichlorohydrin prepolymers syntheses and characterizationArif Yavuz Akartepe
This document summarizes a study that synthesized and characterized prepolymers from reactions of melamine and epichlorohydrin using different catalysts and conditions. The products were analyzed using various techniques. The main findings were:
1) Epichlorohydrin reacted with melamine's amine groups, forming side chains with hydroxyl and epoxide end groups on the melamine ring.
2) Sodium hydroxide and triethylamine catalysts led to similar prepolymer products as confirmed by structural analysis.
3) The melamine to epichlorohydrin ratio influenced the structure of the final compounds.
4) Chlorine atoms were
Retrosynthetic analysis is a technique for planning organic syntheses by systematically deconstructing a target molecule into simpler precursor structures through disconnections, with the goal of arriving at commercially available starting materials. Key criteria for good disconnections include a favorable mechanism, maximizing simplification at each step, and producing recognizable starting materials. Common disconnections involve breaking bonds between functional groups like alcohols, alkenes, ketones, acids, and saturated/aromatic hydrocarbons. Protection and activation of reactive groups is sometimes required to control reaction selectivity. Proper application of retrosynthesis allows complex multi-step syntheses to be planned systematically and increases the likelihood of success.
This document summarizes information about several antifungal drugs, including their molecular formulas, properties, synthesis methods, and uses. It discusses Ketoconazole, Terconazole, Metronidazole, and Miconazole. For each drug, it provides the molecular formula, describes the synthesis starting from various reactants and reaction steps, and lists clinical uses such as treating fungal infections, jock itch, and vaginal thrush. The document aims to provide information on the preparation and applications of important antifungal heterocyclic compounds.
Carbon–Sulfur Bond Formation of Challenging Substrates at Low Temperature by ...DrMAdamSayah
Pd-PEPPSI-IPent catalyst allows for sulfination reactions of challenging substrates to occur at low temperatures. Reactions proceed smoothly at 40°C for a variety of aryl and heteroaryl halides with aryl, alkyl, and silyl sulfides. The catalyst shows unprecedented reactivity, performing couplings not previously achieved, such as with strongly deactivated substrates. Reactions are also found to occur rapidly at room temperature.
Facile Syntheses of Substituted, Conformationally-Constrained Benzoxazocines ...JamesSahn
A multicomponent assembly process (MCAP) was utilized to prepare versatile intermediates that are suitably functionalized for subsequent cyclizations via Ullmann and Heck reactions to efficiently construct substituted 2,6-methanobenzo[b][1,5]oxazocines and 1,6-methanobenzo[c]azocines, respectively. The intramolecular Ullmann cyclization was conducted in tandem with an intermolecular arylation that enabled the rapid syntheses of a number of O-functionalized methanobenzoxazocines.
Source: Tetrahedron Lett. 2011 December 21; 52(51): 6855–6858.
Synthon or Disconnection or Retrosynthesis Approach in Organic Synthesis. This document discusses the key concepts and approaches of retrosynthesis including: 1) Disconnecting a target molecule into logical fragments through breaking bonds to obtain starting materials, 2) It is the reverse of chemical synthesis, 3) Terminologies such as disconnection, synthon, and reagents, 4) Basic rules for preferred disconnections.
This document describes a one-pot, three-component reaction to synthesize densely substituted benzofurans from methyl ketones, phenols, and nucleophiles. Specifically, it details:
1) The reaction of phenylglyoxal monohydrate, phenols like sesamol, and indoles produces benzofurans in good to excellent yields with acid catalysis.
2) Replacing phenylglyoxal with methyl ketones and using I2/DMSO allows an in situ generation of arylglyoxal from the methyl ketone for the reaction.
3) Various substituted benzofurans can be synthesized from different methyl ketones, phenols
The document discusses various methods for synthesizing pyrazoles, including the Knorr pyrazole synthesis, reactions involving α,β-unsaturated aldehydes, β-hydroxy ketones, aromatic aldehydes, vinyl ketones, and more. It also covers pharmacological activities of pyrazoles such as antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties. Specific compounds are mentioned that have shown effectiveness against various bacterial, fungal, and viral strains. A wide range of synthetic routes and biological activities of pyrazoles and their derivatives are presented.
1) A solid-phase method for synthesizing oxazolidinones is described which uses solid-phase activation/cycloelimination (SP/ACE). This involves attaching a 1,2-diol to a polymer-bound sulfonyl chloride, reacting one alcohol with an isocyanate, then cycloelimination to form the oxazolidinone.
2) A variety of oxazolidinones were synthesized in good overall yields using this method by changing the R groups on the isocyanate and diol substrates. Enantiopure oxazolidinones were also prepared using a chiral diol derived from D-mannitol.
3) The azidomethyl groups
The document discusses the Ziegler-Natta catalyst, which is an important class of chemical compounds that can polymerize olefins like ethylene and propylene into high molecular weight polymers with stereoregular structures. It describes how Karl Zeigler developed catalysts in 1953 that produced polyethylene with high molecular weight and Natta further developed the methodology in 1954. Zeigler and Natta were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in 1963. The mechanism of the Ziegler-Natta catalyst involves the formation of a complex between titanium and aluminum that allows for the insertion of monomer units between titanium and an ethyl group to stereospecifically form isotactic polymers.
The document summarizes the Chan-Lam coupling reaction, which is a copper-catalyzed coupling between an aryl boronic acid and an alcohol or amine to form secondary aryl ethers or aryl amines. It provides the history of the reaction and compares it to related palladium-catalyzed reactions. The document then discusses the proposed mechanism and provides several applications of the Chan-Lam coupling reaction in synthesizing drug molecules, heteroarenes, aminoesters, and other compounds. In conclusion, the author discusses developing an improved Chan-Lam protocol using a novel copper catalyst that is simple, rapid, and produces products at room temperature in a short time.
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Organic Synthesis:
The Disconnection Approach
One Group C-C Disconnection of Alcohol and Alkene
This document summarizes a study on the synthesis of bromo and chloro derivatives of Baylis–Hillman adducts derived from nitroolefins. The researchers developed a simple protocol to synthesize these derivatives in good yields. They treated Baylis–Hillman adducts derived from nitroolefins with hydrobromic acid or iron chloride to obtain the bromo or chloro derivatives. The derivatives were characterized using NMR, IR and mass spectrometry. The novel bromo and chloro derivatives were shown to have potential as building blocks for a wide variety of organic compounds.
This document summarizes research on the use of amidinate group 4 metal complexes as catalysts for olefin polymerization. Key points include:
- Bis(amidinate) zirconium and titanium complexes can polymerize ethylene and propylene into elastomeric polymers through an intramolecular epimerization mechanism.
- The symmetry of complexes containing one, two, or three amidinate ligands influences the stereochemistry of the resulting polypropylene, with C2 and C3 complexes producing isotactic and atactic polymers, respectively.
- The nature of the co-catalyst and reaction conditions, such as pressure, temperature and solvent, can alter the active catalytic species
Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta discovered Ziegler-Natta catalysts in the 1950s, for which they received the Nobel Prize. Ziegler-Natta catalysts are highly selective and efficient in producing polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene. They work via a Cossee mechanism of migratory insertion and chain transfer. Various generations of Ziegler-Natta catalysts have been developed with improved activities. These catalysts find widespread applications in producing commodities like HDPE, LDPE, PP, and other polyolefins.
Regioselective 1H-1,2,4 Triazole alkylationParth Shah
This document discusses regioselective approaches for alkylating 1H-1,2,4 triazole. It describes that 1H-1,2,4 triazole undergoes SN2 alkylation at the 1 position. The main challenges are obtaining single regioisomers and avoiding overalkylation. Weakly nucleophilic bases like DBU and using good leaving groups like tosylate improve regioselectivity and yield. Key methods include aminating the 4 position before alkylation or using DBU as the catalyst. Overall, DBU-catalyzed alkylation of 1H-1,2,4 triazole with tosylate as the living group provides high yields of the desired 1
This document discusses palladium-catalyzed Buchwald-Hartwig C-N coupling reactions and their applications in medicinal chemistry. It provides an overview of the reaction mechanism and components of the catalytic system, including solvents, bases, palladium sources, and ligands. Common troubleshooting issues are also reviewed, such as low conversion or yield that can be addressed by optimizing reaction conditions like temperature, base selection, drying of reagents, and ligand choice to promote reductive elimination. Examples are given of applications in coupling secondary amines and functionalized substrates. In summary, Buchwald-Hartwig amination is a versatile method for C-N bond formation widely used in drug development.
Benzoquinone Ketene intermediate in the synthesis of poly 2-HBAMatt Hettinger
This document summarizes a research article that investigated the role of a benzoquinoneketene intermediate in the base-catalyzed polymerization of poly-2-hydroxybenzoic acid (poly-2-HBA). The researchers synthesized a dimer of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid (2-HBA) and showed that it polymerizes to poly-2-HBA with a base, implicating the ketoketene intermediate. A control dimer that cannot form the ketoketene did not polymerize. Additionally, secondary amines trapped the ketoketene as monomeric amides, further supporting it as an intermediate. The results indicate that ketoketene formation and reaction plays a
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Organic Synthesis:
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One Group C-C Disconnection of Alcohol and Alkene
Synthesis and Characterization of a New Cationic Surfactant Derived from 5-Ch...IJERA Editor
This document describes the synthesis and characterization of a new cationic surfactant derived from 5-Chloro-1H-indole-2,3-dione. The surfactant was synthesized in two steps: first, 5-Chloroisatin was alkylated with 1,6-dibromohexane under phase transfer catalysis conditions. Second, the product was quaternized with trimethylamine in acetone solution. The structures were confirmed using NMR spectroscopy. The critical micelle concentration of the surfactant in water was determined to be 5.10-3 M using conductivity measurements at room temperature. In conclusion, a new cationic surfactant was successfully synthesized and its micell
Syntheses and Characterizations of Some New N-alkyl, Isoxazole and Dioxazole ...IJAEMSJORNAL
N-alkyl and cycloadducts derivatives of 5-Chloroisatin were synthesized in good to excellent yields. The method evidences a selective N-alkylation when using 1,2-bis (2-chloroethoxy) ethane as efficient spacer at room temperature on the 5-Chloroisatin moiety. A general method for the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of 4-Chlorobenzaldoxime to alkynes provides a useful alternative route to get newisoxazole et dioxazole derivatives.
This document describes a three-component reaction to synthesize novel 2-(3-chromonyl)-2-acyloxycarboxamide derivatives. 3-Formylchromone, an alkyl isocyanide, and a carboxylic acid react in dichloromethane at room temperature to form these products in good yields. A variety of carboxylic acids and isocyanides were tested in the reaction, producing diverse derivatives. The reaction proceeds via initial formation of an adduct between the chromone and acid, followed by addition of the isocyanide and intramolecular rearrangement to form the final product.
This document describes an efficient three-component protocol for synthesizing novel spiro-oxazinobarbiturate derivatives. Various azines, activated acetylenes, and 1,3-dimethylalloxan react in a one-pot reaction to form these compounds. The reaction proceeds through Michael addition and cyclization, forming new C-N, C-C, and C-O bonds in a single step. This protocol was used to synthesize 11 spiro-oxazinobarbiturate derivatives in 65-81% yields from various azine and acetylene starting materials.
The synthesis of polyoxychloropropylenepoxymethacrylate oligoesters by esterification of polyoxychloropropylenetriepoxide by methacrylic acid has been carried out. It has been established that by varying the conditions of carrying out of the reaction, one can prepare, mainly, the mono-, di- and trimethacrylic oligoesters. On the basis of epoxy diane ED-20 and synthesized polyoxychloropropylenepoxymethacrylate oligoesters as modifiers there have been prepared the self-extinction compositions, which after curing by N, N1–diaminodiphenylsulfone possess higher physical-mechanical, adhesion and heat-physical properties.
The document describes a simple and convenient synthetic route for synthesizing (E)-2-(2-nitrobut-2-enyloxy)benzaldehyde derivatives from (E)-(3-chloro-2-nitroprop-1-enyl)benzene. Specifically, it involves the alkylation of Baylis-Hillman chlorides with salicylaldehyde in the presence of potassium carbonate to form the title compounds. A variety of substituted benzaldehyde derivatives were successfully synthesized in moderate to good yields ranging from 52-67%. The synthesized compounds could potentially serve as building blocks for biologically active molecules and heterocycles.
This document describes a one-pot synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and thiones using 4-nitrophthalic acid as a catalyst under solvent-free conditions. Various aldehydes, 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, and urea or thiourea reacted smoothly in good to excellent yields. The reaction conditions were optimized to use a 2 mol% catalyst loading at 90°C for 30 minutes. 4-Nitrophthalic acid proved to be an effective and inexpensive catalyst for this Biginelli reaction, providing advantages over other reported catalysts such as higher yields, simpler workup, and an environmentally friendly procedure. The products were characterized
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1. Molecules 2012, 17, 1074-1102; doi:10.3390/molecules17011074
molecules
ISSN 1420-3049
www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules
Review
Diversity Oriented Syntheses of Conventional Heterocycles by
Smart Multi Component Reactions (MCRs) of the Last Decade
Heiner Eckert
Department Chemie, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstr. 4, Garching 85747, Germany;
E-Mail: eckert@tum.de; Tel.: +49-89-354-5532; Fax: +49-89-289-13329
Received: 9 December 2011; in revised form: 11 January 2012 / Accepted: 12 January 2012 /
Published: 20 January 2012
Abstract: A collection of smart multicomponent reactions (MCRs) with continuative post
condensation cyclizations (PCCs) is presented to construct conventional three- to seven-
membered heterocyclic compounds in diversity oriented syntheses (DOS). These will
provide a high degree of applying economical and ecological advantages as well as of
practicability. Water, ionic liquids, and solvent-less syntheses as well as use of various
forms of energy as microwave and ultrasonic irradiation are examined and discussed.
Keywords: multicomponent reaction; MCR; MFCR; I-MCR; isocyanide; heterocycle;
diversity oriented synthesis; solvent-less synthesis; alternative energy; microwave
1. Introduction
Multi Component Reaction (MCR) chemistry [1,2] applied to the synthesis of heterocycles [3–5]
with all its variations and extensions has undergone an enormous and meaningful upturn. Seeds sown
in the last century, particularly appreciated by Ugi [6], have grown enormously and provided a
plurality of novel reactions, new smart strategies as well as forward-looking methods, and high product
diversity [7,8]. In this paper syntheses of conventional three to seven-membered heterocyclic
structures (aziridine, azetidine, pyrrole, pyrrolidine, furan, indole, isoindoline, pyrazole, pyrazoline,
imidazole, oxazolidine, thiazole, triazole, triazolidine, tetrazole, pyridine, pyrane, isoquinoline,
pyrimidine, piperazine, oxazine, tetrazine, and oxadiazepine) are presented. The heterocycles are listed
in Section 2, in ascending order, firstly by ring-size 3 to 7, secondly by number of hetero atoms 1 to 4,
and thirdly by hetero atoms N, O, S.
OPEN ACCESS
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1.1. Times and Progress
First of all, three syntheses of indole/indole derivatives, according to (1) [9], (2) [10], and (3) [11] in
Scheme 1, shall demonstrate the course of time and progress in research, how reactions and their
conditions became better in terms of ecology and economy, i.e., reaction temperatures fell from 360 °C
to r.t. (room temperature) and −78 °C, reaction times decreased from 16 h to 30 min and product yields
increased from 60% to 100% (Table 1).
Scheme 1. Indole syntheses (1)–(3) under various reaction conditions.
N
H
O
360 °C N
H
(1)
N
H
O
3 BuLi
THF
20 to 25 °C
16 h
N
H
(2)
Ph
Ph
N
LDA
DME
78 °C
0.5 h
N
H
(3)C
KOtBu
60%
90%
100%
To compare data of not exactly identical products is problematic, but the principal trend in the
different data is evident.
Table 1. Reaction data of indole syntheses (1)–(3).
Reaction-conditions Madelung Synth. (1) Modified Madelung (2) Saegusa Synth. (3)
Publ. year 1912 1981 1977
Base KOtBu BuLi LDA
Temp [°C] 360 −20 to +25 −78
Time [h] n.a. 16 0.5
Yield [%] 60 90 100
Beyond this, (3) shows, that using an isocyanide function the reaction becomes faster. This
advantage of highly reactive isocyanide reagents is also evident for isocyanide-based MCRs (I-MCRs)
such as the Passerini- and Ugi-reactions [6] as well as novel I-MCRs presented in sub-section 3.2.
1.2. Nomenclature
Due to the rapid progression of MCRs by processing additional functions and its extensions into
domino- and post-condensation-cyclisations (PCCs) (sub-sections 3.4 and 3.5), the hitherto existing
nomenclature is no longer sufficient for many cases and becomes sometimes unwieldy and imprecise.
A consequence of these impacts is a different counting of components and active functions. The latter
can be emcompassed within the phrase “Multi-Function-Component-Reaction” or “MFCR”,
respectively [2], and is so used in this article. i.e., when the number of functions in the reaction
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involved exceeds the number of components, the former will be prefixed to the latter. For example,
U-5F4CR means an Ugi four component reaction with five participating functions, as is in following
sub-section 2.1. Often the extension of functions will cause a domino-reaction.
2. High Diversity in Heterocycle Syntheses with MCRs
Nowadays nearly all heterocycles can be constructed using MCRs. Here, a survey of recent
developments on Diversity Oriented Syntheses (DOS) will be reported [7,8]. Diversity of products is
increasing by both versatile and smart MCRs and many consecutive further reactions like versatile
domino-reactions and post-condensation-cyclisations (PCCs) [12,13]. This can also be achieved by an
increase of the number of components, as in 5CR [14], 7CR [15], and 8CR [16], transition metal
catalysed MCRs [17], and evolutionary chemistry aided MCRs [18]. Several recent diversity oriented
reviews [19–26] demonstrate the high innovation and creativity in this seminal field of chemistry.
2.1. Aziridine 3, U-5F4CR, 2-Alkoxyketone + Carboxylic acid + Amine + Isocyanide [27]
Compound 1 is the bi-functional carbonyl component in the Ugi-four component reaction (U-4CR)
in addition to carboxylic acid, isocyanide, and primary amine. After forming the α-adduct 2, the
generated sec. amine substitutes the vicinal alkoxy-group (formerly the second function of 1). The
latter reacts with the acyl function of the aza-anhydride moiety forming the carboxylic acid ester
by-product. The Ugi-reaction goes on to form the target molecule, the tetra-substituted aziridine
derivative 3 (Scheme 2). Yields are moderate to good (38–84%) [27].
Scheme 2. Synthesis of aziridine 3 by U-5F4CR.
Further syntheses of aziridines and oxiranes are of 2-aminoketones from natural α-amino acids [28],
and S-ylide-mediated 3CR of alkylsulfonium salts with imines or aldehydes [29].
2.2. Azetidinone 4, U-4F3CR, β-amino Acid + Aldehyde + Isocyanide [30]
Tri-substituted azetidinone 4 is formed easily from β-amino acids by an Ugi-4F3CR in 32–42%
yield (Scheme 3) [30]. Thereby two functions amino- and carboxylic acid-groups are located in one
component β-amino acid. A review on β-lactam antibiotics syntheses by similar MCRs has been
published [31].
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Scheme 3. Synthesis of azetidinone 4 by U-4F3CR.
2.3. Azetidine 6, 3CR, Azabicyclo[1.1.0]butane + 2,3-Dicyanofumarat + Alcohol [32]
The azabicyclo[1.1.0]butane building block 5, recently used on various occasions, reacts in a 3CR
with Michael-acceptor 2,3-dicyanofumarate and alcohols to form pentasubstituted azetidines 6 in
moderate to excellent yields of 52–96% (Scheme 4) [32].
Scheme 4. Synthesis of azetidine 6 by 3CR.
2.4. Pyrrole 7, H-4F3CR, 2-Ketoester + Amine + Fumaric Dichloride [33]
This Hantzsch-4F3CR forms pentasubstituted pyrrole derivatives 7 and runs solvent-less at r.t. to
provide good yields (70–85%) of 7 [33]. Thereby fumaric dichloride functions as Michael acceptor for
the addition of the acetoacetate. Eliminating water transforms one acyl chloride into a carboxylic acid
function (Scheme 5).
Scheme 5. Synthesis of pyrrole 7 by H-4F3CR.
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Another solvent-less synthesis of pyrrole from diazadiene + acetoacetate + amine has been
performed with good yields of 56–84% [34].
2.5. Pyrrole 9, H-3CR, Acetylenedicarboxylate + Diacetyl + Ammonium Acetate [35]
The deactivated alkyne dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate is activated by Ph3P and reacts with the
ammonium cation at r.t. to form the aminophosphorane 8. This undergoes a Wittig reaction with
diacetyl and reacts further according to Hantzsch-3CR, affording the 2,3-dimethyl.4,5-dialkoxy-
carbonyl substituted pyrrole derivative 9 (Scheme 6) [35].
Scheme 6. Synthesis of pyrrole 9 by H-3CR.
2.6. Pyrrolidine 11, I-4CR, Aldehyde + Malodinitrile + Isocyanide + Phenanthridine [36]
First part of the I-4CR is a Knoevenagel condensation of an aromatic aldehyde with malodinitrile.
This intermediate reacts with an isocyanide to form a reactive ylide 10, which adds to the azomethine
function of phenanthridine, furnishing the phenanthridopyrrolidine 11 in very good to excellent yields
of 90–98% (Scheme 7) [36]. Elimination of HCN does not occur.
Scheme 7. Synthesis of pyrrolidine 11 by I-4CR.
Further syntheses are a highly diastereoselective 3CR from aldehyde + aminomalonate +
nitro-alkene to form 2,3,4,5-tetrasubstituted pyrrolidines [37], a chiral ruthenium porphyrin-catalyzed
3CR with chiral azomethine ylides [38], 4CRs of aldimines + acyl chlorides + alkynes + CO [39], and
a reaction of alkyne + p-tolylsulfonylmethyl isocyanide (TosMIC) [40]. Two 3CRs with aniline +
glyoxylate + bromobenzophenone [41] and diazoketone + nitroalkene + amine [42] have been
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performed. An extensive and critical review on the use of MCRs to synthesize pyrrole compounds has
been published [43].
2.7. Amino-furan 13, I-3CR, Acetylenedicarboxylate + Acid + Isocyanide [44]
In an I-3CR the deactivated alkyne dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate is activated by (Ph)3P, which also
deoxygenates the carboxylic acid acyl group, generating the 1,4-dipole 12, which reacts with the
isocyanide in a [4+1] cycloaddition reaction. Final aromatisation by thermodynamically driven
tautomerisation affords the tetrasubstituted aminofuran derivative 13 in good yields of 74–91% [44]
(Scheme 8).
Scheme 8. Synthesis of amino-furan 13 by I-3CR.
Further furan syntheses are a 3CR of salicylaldehyde + amine + alkyne, [45] and a 3CR performed
with an imidazolium salt + alkyne + aldehyde [46].
2.8. Indole 15, 3CR, Haloarylketone + Sulfoniumylide + Amine [47]
The reaction of the ketone with the sulfonium ylide forms the epoxide intermediate 14 by
elimination of dimethylsulfide. Compound 14 reacts with a primary amine in a microwave assisted
Corey-Chaykovsky reaction affording the indole derivative 15 in 40–92% yield (Scheme 9) [47]. Last
step is the thermodynamically driven aromatisation by β-elimination of water.
Scheme 9. Synthesis of indole 15 by Corey-Chaykovsky 3CR.
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Further indole syntheses by multi-component reactions are a new 3CR Fischer indole syntheses
based on new reactions of organometallic reagents with nitriles and carboxylic acids, which extend
scope and synthetic utility of these syntheses [48], MCR of indoles from 2-iodobenzoic acid [49], and
highly diversified indole scaffolds by U-4CR [50].
2.9. Pyrazole 17, I-3CR, Acetylenedicarboxylate + Isocyanide + Semicarbazide [51]
The isocyanide reacts in an I-3CR with the deactivated alkyne dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate to
form a reactive dipole intermediate 16, which reacts with the hydrazine moiety of semicarbazide. In
the last step formamide is eliminated as a by-product, providing the aromatic 3,4,5-trisubstituted
pyrazole derivative 17 (Scheme 10) [51].
Scheme 10. Synthesis of pyrazol 17 by I-3CR.
A new and environmentally-friendly method for preparing dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles in water
as solvent and under ultrasound irradiation has been developed [52].
2.10. Pyrazoline 19, 3CR / PCC, Cyclopropylketone + Amine + Aldehyde / + Hydrazine [53]
Cyclopropylphenylketone and p-chlorobenzaldehyde react to form the aldol addition product. This
undergoes with diethylamine β-elimination of H2O affording the 3-CR product Michael acceptor 18.
Methylhydrazine reacts regioselectively with 18 according to the HSAB-concept in a PCC forming the
pyrazoline derivative 19 with 72% yield and an anti/syn ratio of 3 (Scheme 11) [53].
Scheme 11. Synthesis of pyrazoline 19 by 3CR/PCC.
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2.11. Imidazole 21, U-5F4CR / PCC, Acid + Amine + 2-Ketoaldehyde + Isocyanide / + NH3 [54]
The U-4CR of benzoic acid, n-butylamine, 2-ketophenylacetaldehyde, and cyclohexylisocyanide
provides 20, which reacts with ammonia (from ammonium carbonate) in a PCC cyclic amidination
reaction to form the 1,2,3,5-tetrasubstituted imidazole 21, yield is 73% (Scheme 12) [54].
Scheme 12. Synthesis of imidazole 21 by U-5F4CR/PCC.
Further syntheses of imidazoles are MCRs from 1,2-diketone + aryl aldehyde + amine + NH3 [55]
and from aziridine + alkyne + TsN3 [56]. TosMIC-based 3CRs form 4,5-disubstituted imidazole
derivatives in good yields of 62–86% [57]. 4CRs from benzil + benzaldehyde + aniline + ammonium
acetate in the ionic liquid butylmethyl imidazolium bromide as solvent [58] or solvent-free with “solid
carbon acid” as catalyst [59] and both conventional or microwave-assisted, provide tetraaryl-substituted
imidazoles both in very good yields.
2.12. Imidazolium Salt 25, I-3CR, N-methyldihydropyridin + 2 x Isocyanide + Iodine [60]
A direct access to benzimidazolium salts has been achieved by a 3CR with N-methyl-
dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate, two cyclohexyl isocyanides and iodine. The proposed reaction
mechanism is rather complex. Core steps of the reaction are the double α-addition of isocyanides
forming 22, the rearrangement of the dihydropyridine into the aza-bicyclo[2.2.2]octadiene structure 23.
Ring-opening of 23 and ring-closure furnish the benzimidazolic zwittwerionic structure 24. Full
aromatisation of 24 is thermodynamically driven and affords finally the benzimidazolium iodide 25 in
a high yield of 85% (Scheme 13) [60].
A similar approach to create a mesoionic structure has been performed by a 3CR from isocyanide +
isochinoline + trifuoroacetic anhydride (TFAA) forming an isochinolinoimidazoliumylide [61].
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Scheme 13. Synthesis of imidazolium salt 25 by I-3CR.
2.13. Oxazolidinone 27, 3CR, Aldehyde + Amine + Alkyne + CO2 [62]
After condensation of aldehyde and amine to the imine, this reacts with the alkyne (CuI-catalyzed)
to form 26. This cyclizes with carbon dioxide to afford the 3,4,5-trisubstituted 1,3-oxazolidin-2-one 27
quantitatively [62]; the overall yield is 63% (Scheme 14).
Scheme 14. Synthesis of oxazolidinone 27 by 3CR.
A 3CR from isocyanoacetate + aldehyde + amine provides trisubstituted oxazoles in good yields of
up to 96% [63].
2.14. Thiazole 30, Domino U-4CR / PCC, Thioacid + Amine + Isocyanide + Aldehyde [64]
A U-4CR reaction effects the transfer of the thiol group onto the isocyanide carbon atom. After
tautomerization of the thio group in the Ugi product 29 into a thiol function, this adds to the Michael
acceptor of the former Schöllkopf isocyanide 28 to form the 2,4-disubstituted thiazole derivative 30 in
74% yield via elimination of dimethylamine (Scheme 15) [64].
A further 2,4,5-trisubstituted thiazole domino U-4CR/PCC is prepared from oxo-components +
primary amines + thiocarboxylic acids + methyl 3-bromo-2-isocyanoacrylates [65].
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Scheme 15. Synthesis of thiazole 30 by U-4CR/PCC.
S
O
H
Ph
N
Ph NH2
O+
C
N
MeO2C
N
28
MeOH
r.t.
O
S
N
MeO2C
N
-adduct
N H
S-N acyl-
migration
N
O
Ph
S NH
CO2MeN
U-4CR product
29
tautomerization
N
Ph
HS N
CO2MeN
O
N
O
Ph
NS
CO2Me
30
HN
74%
+
- H2O
Ph
2.15. Oxazino-1,2,3-triazole 33, Domino P-5F3CR / PCC [3 + 2], Propiolic Acid + Isocyanide +
Azido-aldehyde [66]
In a MW-assisted Passerini-3CR propiolic acid and azidoaldehyde added to an isocyanide
(α-addition) affording the α-adduct 31. The acyl group of the iminoester moiety migrates to the alcohol
function of the former aldehyde moiety (acyl migration) to furnish the P-3CR product 32. The two
additional acetylene and azide functions now react in a [3+2] cycloaddition forming the 1,2,3-triazole
moiety of the final product 33 (Scheme 16). Azidoaldehydes are rather instable compounds, so they are
employed in the synthesis as their corresponding azidoalcohols, which are oxidized by IBX directly
before starting the P-3CR. Yields of 33 based on the azidoalcohols are 62–70% [66].
Scheme 16. Synthesis of oxazino-1,2,3-triazole 33 by P-5F3CR/PCC.
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Similar syntheses using U-4CRs instead of the P-3CR of before have also been performed [67]. Not
a MCR, but a highly efficient Cu(I)-isocyanide complex has been developed as a heterogeneous
catalyst for azide-alkyne cycloaddition in water [68] to improve click chemistry (CC) [69–71].
2.16. 1,2,4-Triazolidine 35, 3CR, Azodidicarboxylate + Imine + Alkyl Diazoacetate [72]
The 3CR of alkyl diazoacetate with an imine is catalyzed by ruthenium tetraphenylporphyrin
(RuTPP) accompanied by the release of nitrogen and forming the strong 1,3-dipole azomethinylide 34,
which reacts with the dialkyl azodicarboxylate to furnish in a stereocontrolled [3 + 2] cycloaddition
reaction the pentasubstituted 1,2,4-triazolidine 35 in 70–82% yield (Scheme 17) [72].
Scheme 17. Synthesis of 1,2,4-triazolidine 35 by 3CR.
A general method for the synthesis of 1,3,5-trisubstituted 1,2,4-triazoles has been developed from
3CR of carboxylic acid + primary amidine + monosubstituted hydrazine [73]. This highly regioselec-
tive one-pot process provides high diversity and yields up to 78%.
2.17. Tetrazole 37, 3CR, Formic Acid Orthoester + Amine + Azide [74]
Trimethyl orthoformate and amines react to form 36, which cyclise with HN3 to form the tetrazoles
37 in good yields of 70–92%. The reaction runs without any solvent (Scheme 18) [74].
Scheme 18. Synthesis of tetrazole 37 by 3CR.
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2.18. Tetrazolyl Isoindoline 40, Domino U-5F4CR / PCC, 2 x Cyclization Reaction, Methyl
Formyl-benzoate + HN3 + Amine + Isocyanide [75]
In an U-4CR with HN3 as acidic component the α-adduct 38 is formed and a 1,5-dipolar cyclization
takes place affording the tetrazole 39. A PCC by an amide generation furnishes the isoindoline in the
final product 40 with yields of 68–92% (Scheme 19) [75]. I-3CR with isocyanide + bromine + azide
provides 5-bromotetrazole quantitatively [76]. The bromo function can further react in a Suzuki-reaction
giving a 97% yield of the subsequent product.
Scheme 19. Synthesis of tetrazolyl isoindoline 40 by U-5F4CR.
2.19. Pyridine 45, Domino U-5F4CR / PCC, 2-Ketoacid + Amine + Aldehyde + Isocyanide [77]
After reaction of 2-ketocarboxylic acid, amine, aldehyde, and isocyanide the resulting U-4CR-product
41 is deprotonated by hydroxide anion to form the strong carbanion 42, which isomerizes to give 43.
1,6-Cyclization of 43 provides 44, which undergoes aromatization by dehydration to form the pyridine
derivative 45 in good yields of 75 to 86% (Scheme 20) [77].
In a MW-assisted 3CR in water as solvent, isoxazolopyridines have been prepared in short reaction
times of 6–9 min at temperatures of 100–130 °C and in very good yields of 84–94% [78]. Solvent-less
4CR of acetylenedicarboxylate + malonitrile + amine + aldehyde provides pentasubstituted 2-amino-
pyridines in very good yields of 79–95% [79]. A 3CR of pyrimidine + indole + aminoacryl-nitrile in
water as solvent furnishes pyrazopyridine in a complex structure in high yields of 75–95% [80].
Pyrazopyridines have also been synthesized in a 3CR in the IL butylmethyl imidazolium bromide or
tetrafluoroborate as solvent in good yields of 79–95% [81,82].
Syntheses of pyrazolopyridines have been performed by 3CR from aldehyde + malodinitrile +
aminopyrazole activated with both conventional heat (in refluxing ethanol) and ultrasound (45 kHz,
305 W, 60 °C) [83]. Yields have been 50–65% in conventional thermal and 85–98% in ultrasound
driven reactions for the same ten products.
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Scheme 20. Synthesis of pyridine 45 by U-5F4CR.
2.20. Pyran 47, Domino I-3F3CR/PCC, Acetylenedicarboxylate + Hydroxynaphthoquinone +
Isocyanide [84]
Hydroxynaphthoquinone, acetylenedicarboxylate, and isocyanide react in an I-3CR to give 46,
which cyclises to form the pyran derivative 47 in good yields of 60–89% (Scheme 21) [84].
Scheme 21. Synthesis of pyrane 47 by I-3CR/PCC.
2.21. Isoquinoline 50, 5F4CR, Alkynylbenzaldehyde + Primary Amine + Formaldehyde + Secondary
Amine [85]
The Cu(I) iodide-catalyzed 5F4CR of 2-ethynylbenzaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, diisopropylamine
and tert.-butylamine affords 48, which further reacts to form a strong carbanion 49. Its protonation provides
the 2-aminomethylisochinoline 50 under elimination of isobutene as by-product [85] (Scheme 22).
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Scheme 22. Synthesis of isoquinoline 50 by 5F4CR.
2.22. Pyridopyrimidine 52, I-4F3CR, 2-Aminopyridine + Acetylenedicarboxylate + Isocyanide [86]
Isocyanide-based 4F3CR from 2-aminopyridine, deactivated alkyne acetylenedicarboxylate, and
isocyanide forms the zwitterionic compound 51, which reacts to yield the pyridopyrimidine 52 [86]
(Scheme 23).
Scheme 23. Synthesis of pyridopyrimidine 52 by I-4F3CR.
2-Amino-5-cyano-pyrimidine-6-one has been synthesized by a 3CR of aldehyde + cyanoacetamide
+ guanidine [87]. An easy access for imidazopyrimidine derivatives from aldehyde + 1,3-diketone +
2-aminobenzimidazole with good yields of 60–82% is presented in [88].
2.23. Piperazine 55, U-4F3C, Ketocarboxylic Acid + Amine + Isocyanide [89]
In an Ugi reaction with both carboxylic acid and aldehyde functions connected in one component
53 with a neutral additional sulfonamide moiety, 53 reacts with an amine and an isocyanide to give the
α-adduct 54. After the acyl-migration at 54 the 1,4,6-tetrasubstituted piperazinone-derivative 55 is
formed in 45–75% yield (Scheme 24) [89]. A diversity-oriented synthesis (DOS) of a piperazine
library with 90 analogs have been performed by use of MCRs [90]. A review on piperazine syntheses
by MCRs has been published recently [91].
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Scheme 24. Synthesis of piperazine 55 by U-4F3CR.
2.24. Tetrazinane 57, 3CR, Aldehyde + Urea + Ammonia [92]
In a 3CR benzaldehyde aminoacetal 56 is formed. A sequence of metathesis reactions connect the
amino functions of both 56 and urea together forming 6-aryl-1,2,4,5-tetrazinane-3-one 57 in good
yields of 68–80% [92]. Two equivalents of hydrogen are released (Scheme 25).
Scheme 25. Synthesis of tetrazinane 57 by 3CR.
The proposed mechanism is favored by the lack of any solvent, so that N-H moieties are in direct
contact with each other and are strongly activated by microwave irradiation (MW). A strong evidence
for the proposed mechanism is given by comparing the data of the MW-supported reaction with the
conventionally heated reaction. The MW-supported reaction rate is 15 fold and the product yield twice
that of the conventionally heated process.
2.25. Oxadiazepine 59, U-6F4CR / PCC Staudinger-aza-Wittig reaction, Azidocarboxylic Acid +
Aldehyde + Isocyanide + Aminoketone [93]
In an U-4CR wherein two components with two functions each, 2-aminobenzophenone, 2-azido-3-
phenylpropionic acid, benzaldehyde, and cyclohexyl isocyanide react forming the Ugi product 58 in
57–75% yield. A Staudinger-aza-Wittig sequence effects the ring closure furnishing the (S)-3-benzyl-
2-oxo-1,4-benzodiazepines 59, yields are 65–84% (Scheme 26) [93]. The ketone carbonyl oxygen
atom is removed by triphenylphosphane.
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Scheme 26. Synthesis of oxadiazepine 59 by U-6F4CR/PCC.
2.26. Oxadiazepine 62, Domino Aza-Wittig / I-3CR, Acetylenedicarboxylate + 1,3-Diketone +
Isocyano-azaphosphorane [94]
The aza-Wittig-reaction of a 1,3-diketone with an isocyanoazaphosphorane provides the phospha-
oxazetidine derivative 60, which enolises to give the isocyanide 61. This further reacts with dialkyl
acetylenedicarboxylate to form the 1-oxa-3.4-diazepine derivative 62 (Scheme 27) [94].
Scheme 27. Synthesis of oxadiazepine 62 by I-3CR.
Ph Ph
O O
Aza-Wittig
Ph3P N N C
+
DCM
r.t.
Ph Ph
O
P
Ph3
N O
N
C
Ph Ph
N O H
N
C
Enolisation
CO2R
CO2R
I-3CR N
N
O
+
Ph
Ph
CO2R
CO2R
60
61
62
- Ph3P=O
3. Strategies in Designing Novel MCRs
Several thermodynamic and reaction chemical effects as well as new strategies and new developed
synthetic methods are smart and very advantageous ways to create novel MCRs.
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3.1. Thermodynamic Effects
The well-known strategy to effect an easy forming of heterocyclic compounds by aromatising them
has been often applied in syntheses, as illustrated by almost half the reactions in this paper. There, a
resonance energy in the range of 100 kJ/mol is released. Particularly in the last step of a synthesis, the
exergonic behavior makes this an irreversible one and affords good product yields. This is
demonstrated by reactions with tautomerisations as the last step in sub-sections 2.7 and 2.20.
Another strategy to facilitate a reaction course is to accelerate the number of molecules on the
product site of the syntheses. Thus, reaction entropy increases and facilitates cyclization. This can be
done by introduction of appropriate substructures into the reaction paths, which will later become
leaving groups to push the progress of the reactions, preferably in the last step. These are H2O in
sub-sections 2.8, 2.11 and 2.19, MeOH in 2.17, N2 in 2.16., CO2 in 3.1.1, carboxylic acid ester in 2.1,
dimethyl sulfide in 2.8, formamide in 2.9, dimethylamine in 2.14, isobutene in 2.21, isocyanate in
3.1.1, and even ketene in 3.1.2. The latter two by-products are somewhat unusual as leaving groups, so
their reaction pathways will be discussed.
3.1.1. Isocyanate 63 Elimination [95]
The reaction is mediated by tert.-butyl isocyanide. By-product of the pyrrole derivative synthesis is
tert.-butyl isocyanate 63, which comes from the oxygenation of tert.-butyl isocyanide with oxygen
from the acyl moiety (Scheme 28), which leaves back the strong azomethineylide 1,3-dipole 64. This
reacts with the acetylenedicarboxylate in a [3+2] cycloaddition affording the pentasubstituted pyrrole
derivative 65 in good yield of 84% [95].
Scheme 28. Isocyanate 63 formation as by-product in a pyrrole synthesis.
A highly interesting comparison of the same pyrrole synthesis by a 4F3CR catalyzed by Pd(0), but
mediated by CO instead of isocyanide has been published in the same article [95]. In this case, CO2 is
formed by the oxygenation of CO.
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3.1.2. Ketene 68 Elimination [96]
Nitrile and acylaminoketone react MW-assisted and fast to form 66. After eliminating the acyl
residue the 3,5,6-trisubstituted 2-aminopyridine derivative 67 is formed in good yields. The side
product of the synthesis is the high-energy-molecule ketene 68, which has been generated in an
electrocyclic reaction of 63 and will further react (Scheme 29) [96].
Scheme 29. Ketene 68 formation as by-product in a pyridine synthesis.
3.2. Isocyanide-Based MCRs (I-MCRs)
Various types of reactions have been presented and the corresponding reaction mechanisms
described for each reaction in Section 2. Most applied functional groups in MCRs are also usual
reaction partners in general chemical reactions and some reviews [97–102] have been published on the
use of malodinitriles in MCRs [97], 1,3-dicarbonyl building blocks [98,99], aldehydes and β-ketoesters
for Biginelli reactions [100], acetylenedicarboxylates [101], and imine-based MCRs [102].
Isocyanides 69, however, are typical MCR components [6,103–109], and half of the reactions
presented in this paper are based on isocyanides. Within the last decade, about a thousand papers on
I-MCRs have been published. This outstanding position is the consequence of isocyanides’ electronic
structure as electron-rich carbenoids (Scheme 30). Whereas mesomer 69 I emphasises the nucleophilic
character of the isocyanide, mesomer 69 II demonstrates the carbene nature of the isocyanide with its
electron deficient sextet at the C-atom. This makes an isocyanide favored to react with a nucleophile
and an electrophile simultaneously in an α-addition reaction, the I-3CR (as is P-3CR in sub-section
2.15). Thereby the transition of the divalent carbon CII
of the carbenoid isocyanide into the
sp2
-hybridised tetravalent CIV
of the α-adduct of the isocyanide with two reaction partners takes place.
This is the irreversible step in the reaction of isocyanide-based MCRs and drives the reaction course to
the product side.
Scheme 30. Resonance effect of isocyanide 69.
Since the pioneering and seminal research on isocyanide-based MCRs by Passerini and Ugi, who
recognized their enormous potential and made this chemistry presentable, many extensions and some
new I-MCRs have been created. Outstanding and recently intensively researched reactions are the
combination of isocyanides with electron-deficient alkynes as are dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates,
generating the reactive zwitterionic intermediate (as 16 in sub-section 2.9), which could be trapped by
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a third component [108,109]. Several syntheses of this type are presented in sub-sections 2.7 [44],
2.9 [51], 2.20 [84], 2.22 [86], and 2.26 [94] of this paper.
Another important progress is the I-4CR from aldehyde + malodinitrile + imine + isocyanide [97].
Aldehyde and malodinitrile react in a Knoevenagel condensation forming a strong Michael acceptor,
which adds as well as the imine to the isocyanide, according to the reaction in sub-section 2.6 [36], and
2.19 [79,83]. A reactive ylide-intermediate makes the reaction definite, achieving high product yields.
3.3. Isocyanide Generation
The general and common generation of isocyanides 69 is still the dehydration of the corresponding
formamides 70 by dehydrating reagents such as phosgene (Scheme 31), diphosgene, triphosgene,
chloroformates, phosphorous chlorides, sulfonyl chlorides, the Appel reagent (triphenylphosphine/
haloalkanes), CDC (2-chloro-1,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride), and the Burgess reagent (methyl
carboxysulfamoyl-triethylammonium ylide) [110]. A solvent-free and safe process to produce
phosgene from solid triphosgene in amounts ranging from grams to kilograms is given [111,112].
Scheme 31. Generation of isocyanides from formamides.
A new trend may sometimes help to solve an old problem, namely how to handle the disgusting
odour of isocyanides. 1,3-Oxazoles can be easily transformed into isocyanide esters 71 by
ring-opening with n-BuLi and acylating the hydroxylic group formed (Scheme 32) [113]. The odours
of 71 depend on the acyl group, but are all likable.
Scheme 32. Generation of isocyanides from 1,3-oxazoles.
3.4. Domino Reactions
Many MCRs are rather tolerant of most other functional groups and these may further react with the
newly generated functions of the MCR product in a reaction cascade without additional operations.
Thus a high degree of diversity can be achieved. Syntheses in sub-sections 2.14 [64], 2.15 [66],
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2.18 [75], 2.19 [77], and 2.20 [84] contain domino reactions. Finally each MCR itself is a domino
reaction. For nomenclature see sub-section 1.2.
3.5. Post-Condensation-Cyclizations (PCCs)
The reasons in sub-section 3.4 make MCRs also appropriate for a post-condensation-cyclization
(PCC), which can build up a cyclisation reaction using the structure generated by the MCR. The PCC
can be a domino reaction. Syntheses in sub-sections 2.10 [53], 2.11 [54], 2.14 [64], 2.15 [66],
2.18 [75], 2.19 [77], 2.20 [84], and 2.25 [93] contain PCCs.
3.6. Macrocyclization
The efficient access to macrocyclic structures is still rather difficult. Recent research in this field
deals with MCR syntheses of macrocycles, on the approach “multiple multicomponent reaction using
two bifunctional building blocks (MiBs)” [114,115].
4. New Methods in Performing Conditions to Modern Requirements
Many of the developments of the MCRs in Section 2 are impelled by modern requirements of green
chemistry as using water or ionic liquids as solvents or applying solvent-less syntheses and running
the reactions at r.t. as well as employing microwave, infrared, or ultrasound irradiation energy in
the syntheses.
4.1. Water as Solvent
Most MCRs are tolerant of most reaction conditions and non-involved functional groups, so often
water, which does not pollute the environment, can be used as solvent, as in sub-sections 2.9 [52],
2.15 [68], and 2.19 [78,80]. A review on this topic is given [116].
4.2. Ionic Liquids as Solvent
The main disadvantage of common solvents is their high vapor pressure, so that losses in the course
of a synthesis can be quite substantial and this leakage may pollute the environment. Solvents with a
very low vapor pressure could solve the problem. Two kinds of solvents have been proven, ionic
liquids (ILs) [117] and long-chained polyethylene glycols. Both have been employed in syntheses of
heterocyclic compounds by MCRs. Some syntheses in IL as solvent are described in sub-sections
2.11 [58], and 2.19 [81,82].
4.3. Solvent-Less Syntheses
From the ecological and economical points of view, it might be advantageous to run MCRs without
any solvent. This will be of course supported by a high ratio of liquid components and their suitable
properties. Several syntheses have been carried out with neat components, and detailed studies on this
issue have been done in sub-sections 2.4 [33,34], 2.11 [59], 2.17 [74], 2.19 [79], and 2.24 [92].
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4.4. Alternative Forms of Energy: Microwave, Infrared, Ultrasound Irradiation
Conventional thermal heat as a source of the required energy to bring reactions to run is generally
and always employable, but this heat is not selective at all. Certain vibrations of bonds in common
compounds, however, can be activated selectively and thus less energy input can achieve the same
effect as by using conventional heat.
Water, water-containing and similar species with bridged O-H-O or N-H-N bonds can be activated
optimally by microwave irradiation (MW). Species containing C=O bonds absorb infrared irradiation
(IR) very strongly. Reactions wherein generated volatile compounds have to be transferred into the
gaseous state by evaporation can be essentially supported by ultrasound.
Several MCRs in this paper have been assisted by energy from MW, as in sub-sections 2.8 [47],
2.11 [58,59], 2.15 [66], 2.19 [78], 2.24 [92], 3.1.2 [96], and in [56].
In the 3CR solvent-less synthesis of 6-aryl-1,2,4,5-tetrazinane-3-thione in sub-section 2.24 reaction
times and product yields of both conventional heated and MW assisted reactions have been compared
with each other [92]. The efficiency of MW on the reactions has been enormous: reaction times have
been reduced to 1/15, whereas the yields doubled concurrently. This should be caused by highly polar
reactants. A different effect has been observed in a 4CR synthesizing polyaryl-substituted imidazoles
in the ionic liquid butylmethyl imidazolium bromide. Reaction time with heat has been half that of
with MW, and yields have been similar in both cases [58]. Here the reactants have been highly
non-polar. Reviews on the usage of MW in syntheses of heterocycles by MCRs are given [118–121].
An alternative energy source for reaction activation, even without solvents, is IR [122].
A novel and environmentally-friendly method for preparing dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles in water
as solvent and under ultrasound irradiation has been developed [52]. Syntheses of pyrazolopyridines
have been performed by 3CRs from aldehyde + malodinitrile + 3-aminopyrazole activated with both
conventional heat and ultrasound (sub-section 2.19) [83]. Product yields of ten ultrasound activated
reactions are on average 60% higher than those of the same, conventionally heated reactions.
5. Conclusions
Figure 1 presents a sketch showing the deeper insight of this review, which demonstrates a nearly
unlimited up-growth of novel MCRs forming complex heterocyclic structures. Several new smart
strategies in combinations of reacting diverse functional groups have been developed and widened the
reaction space of MCRs and thus the scope of their application. Particularly reactions of isocyanides
with deactivated alkynes such as acetylenedicarboxylates are widely deployable and eagerly
investiga-ted, and other smart MCRs are distinctly coming up. But isocyanide-based MCRs still
account for a great part of multi-component reactions.
Also several environmentally-friendly new tools have been employed, referring to the use of
solvents and energy source. These may offer economical advantages too. Water is useful as solvent for
many syntheses by MCRs, because most of their involved functional groups are neutral against water.
In special cases solvent-less syntheses provide great advantages from most points of view.
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Figure 1. Strategies and tools to design DOS for complex heterocycles by MCRs.
Often the totally unselective conventional heat can be changed by selective microwave irradiation,
which may use less energy. Thereby, components may react much faster, achieving very good product
yields. This can also be performed in some cases by use of ultrasonic irradiation. Thus, also in the
future further substantial and increasing growth in MCRs for performing heterocycle syntheses is to be
expected.
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