C(sp3)–H functionalization of methyl azaarenes: a calcium-catalyzed facile synthesis of (E)-2-styryl azaarenes and 2-aryl-1,3-bisazaarenes
摘要:
Alkaline earth (Ca2+) catalyzed sp(3) C-H functionalization of methyl azaarenes for the synthesis of biologically important (E)-2-styryl azaarenes, 2-aryl-1,3-bisazaarenes and 3,3-bisazaarenyl indolinones has been described. Initially methyl azaarenes react with aryl aldehydes to give beta-hydroxy derivatives, which undergo Ca(II) catalyzed thermodynamic elimination to give the styryl azaarenes in a single step. Similarly it may undergo S(N)1 reaction to give 2-aryl-1,3-bisazaarenes and 3,3-bisazaarenyl indolinones (if isatin used as the electrophile). This green synthetic methodology enjoys the simple reaction procedures, solvent free conditions, step economy, substrate diversity and high yields of the products in short time. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A novel protocol for Bronsted acid catalyzed reaction of 2-methyl azaarenes and aromatic aldehyde to give 1,3-di(2-quinolyl)propane derivatives through tandem C(sp(3))-H bond functionalization has been developed. This approach provides a new access to a variety of 1,3-di(2-quinolyl)propane derivatives, which are potentially of great importance in pharmaceuticals and ligand fields. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.