Azide-free cyclization reaction access to 4-aryl--1,2,3-triazoles: -toluenesulfonyl hydrazide and sulfamic acid as nitrogen sources.

An iodine-mediated cyclization has been developed to 4-aryl--1,2,3-triazoles, with -toluenesulfonyl hydrazide and sulfamic acid used as nitrogen sources. Sulfamic acid plays a crucial role in this reaction by both acting as a substrate and providing an acidic environment. This reaction offers a metal- and azide-free strategy to access -1,2,3-triazoles.

Tandem Ene/[4 + 2] Cycloaddition Reaction for the Synthesis of 9-Benzylphenanthrenes from Arynes and α-(Bromomethyl)styrenes.

A tandem reaction for the synthesis of phenanthrenes from arynes and α-(bromomethyl)styrenes is reported. The transformation proceeds via an ene reaction of α-(bromomethyl)styrenes with arynes, followed by a [4 + 2] cycloaddition reaction. The reaction generates 9-benzylphenanthrene derivatives in moderate to excellent yields.

Intramolecular redox cyclization reaction access to cinnolines from 2-nitrobenzyl alcohol and benzylamine intermediate 2-nitrosobenzaldehyde.

A transition-metal-free intramolecular redox cyclization reaction for the synthesis of cinnolines has been developed from 2-nitrobenzyl alcohol and benzylamine. Mechanistic investigations disclosed the involvement of a key intramolecular redox reaction, followed by condensation, azo isomerization to hydrazone, cyclization, and aromatization to form the desired products. Notably, the formation of intermediate 2-nitrosobenzaldehyde and ()-2-(2-benzylidenehydrazineyl) benzaldehyde plays an important role in this transformation.

Copper/TEMPO-Promoted Denitrogenation/Oxidation Reaction for Synthesis of Primary α-Ketoamides Using α-Azido Ketones.

A copper(II)-promoted denitrogenation/oxidation reaction for the preparation of primary α-ketoamides was developed using α-azido ketones as a substrate and TEMPO as an oxidant. α-Azido ketones were denitrogenated in situ to form an imino ketone intermediate, which underwent a radical addition process and radical migration to form α-ketoamides. It is worth noting that the imino ketone intermediate is the key to this reaction.

Rh(III)-Catalyzed Tandem Reaction Access to (Quinazolin-2-yl)methanone Derivatives from 2,1-Benzisoxazoles and α-Azido Ketones.

A Rh(III)-catalyzed tandem reaction for the synthesis of (quinazolin-2-yl)methanone derivatives has been explored from 2,1-benzisoxazoles and α-azido ketones. The transformation involves Rh(III)-catalyzed denitrogenation of α-azido ketones, aza-[4 + 2] cycloaddition, ring opening, and dehydration aromatization processes. Notably, the aza-[4 + 2] cycloaddition of an imine rhodium complex intermediate with 2,1-benzisoxazoles is the key to this reaction.

Recent progress in cadmium fluorescent and colorimetric probes.

Cadmium is a heavy metal which exists widely in industrial and agricultural production and can induce a variety of diseases in organisms. Therefore, its detection is of great significance in the fields of biology, environment and medicine. Fluorescent probe has been a powerful tool for cadmium detection because of its convenience, sensitivity, and bioimaging capability.

Tunable Luminescent Properties of Tricyanoosmium Nitrido Complexes Bearing a Chelating O^N Ligand.

We have recently reported a strongly luminescent osmium(VI) nitrido complex [Os(N)(NO-L)(CN)] [HNO-L = 2-(2-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)benzoxazole]. The excited state of this complex readily activates the strong C-H bonds of alkanes and arenes ( , , 40). In this work, we attempted to tune the excited-state properties of this complex by introducing various substituents on the bidentate L ligand.

Metal-Free Cascade [4 + 1] Cyclization Access to 4-Aryl--1,2,3-triazoles from -Tosylhydrazones and Sodium Azide.

A molecular iodine-mediated coupling cyclization reaction for the synthesis of 4-aryl--1,2,3-triazoles has been developed from -tosylhydrazones and sodium azide. This metal-free cascade [4 + 1] cyclization reaction could rapidly synthesize valuable compounds via a sequential C-N and N-N bond formation. Mechanistic studies demostrate that the nitrogen atoms of the 1,2,3-triazoles are not entirely from sodium azide.

A cascade oxidation/[4 + 1] annulation of sulfonium salts for synthesis of polyfunctional furans: DMSO as one carbon source.

A novel DMSO-involved cascade reaction of stabilized sulfonium salts has been established for direct construction of polyfunctional furans. This one-pot sequential reaction involving in situ generated α-methylene sulfonium salts was followed by [4 + 1] annulation with sulfur ylides. Notably, DMSO plays a very important role in this transformation, not only as a solvent but also as one carbon source.

TFA-Mediated DMSO-Participant Sequential Oxidation/1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition Cascade of Pyridinium Ylides for the Assembly of Indolizines.

A trifluoroacetic acid (TFA)-mediated cascade oxidation/1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of stabilized pyridinium salts with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been developed in the presence of KSO and trimethylethylenediamine (TMEDA). In this transition-metal-free reaction, DMSO acts as a one-carbon source, thus providing a convenient method for the efficient and direct synthesis of various indolizine derivatives.

Sequential σ-Bond Insertion/Benzannulation Involving Arynes: Selective Synthesis of Polysubstituted Naphthalenes.

An interesting σ-bond insertion/benzannulation reaction for the synthesis of polysubstituted naphthalene derivatives has been developed from readily accessible ketones, arynes, and alkynoates. This practical and transition-metal-free method provides a novel route to diverse naphthalenes through a substrate-controlled rearrangement reaction with the cleavage of C-C bonds.

Acid-Mediated Intermolecular [3 + 2] Cycloaddition toward Pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines: Total Synthesis of the Lamellarin Core and Lamellarin G Trimethyl Ether.

A novel one-pot reaction has been developed for the efficient synthesis of pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines and 1-dearyllamellarin core from (E)-(2-nitrovinyl)benzenes and azomethine ylides generated in situ. This strategy provides a concise total synthesis of the lamellarin core and lamellarin G trimethyl ether using electrophilic substitution and palladium-catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions.

Transition-Metal-Free Coupling Annulation of Arynes with Ketones and Alkynoates: Assembly of Functionalized Naphthalenes.

A transition-metal-free coupling annulation reaction of arynes, ketones, and alkynoates has been demonstrated. Using this formal [2 + 2 + 2] cycloaddition reaction, a wide variety of naphthalene derivatives were conveniently constructed in one pot with high efficiency. In addition, this novel and valid annulation has been successfully applied to the synthesis of 1-phenanthrenol derivatives.

Acid-Mediated N-H/α,β-C(sp(3))-H Trifunctionalization of Pyrrolidine: Intermolecular [3 + 2] Cycloaddition for the Construction of 2,3-Dihydro-1H-Pyrrolizine Derivatives.

A one-pot acid-mediated reaction has been developed for the N-H/α,β-C(sp(3))-H trifunctionalization of pyrrolidine without any metallic reagents or external oxidants. This reaction involves the intermolecular [3 + 2] cycloaddition of in situ-generated azomethine ylides with acrylic esters to provide facile access to 2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine derivatives in high yields under mild conditions.

Acid-Catalyzed Multicomponent Tandem Cyclizations: Access to Polyfunctional Dihydroindolizino[8,7-b]indoles.

An acid-catalyzed multicomponent tandem cyclization protocol has been developed for the synthesis of polyfunctional dihydroindolizino[8,7-b]indoles from simple and readily available arylglyoxal monohydrates, tryptamines, and trans-β-nitrostyrenes or malononitrile. This reaction represents a highly efficient and convenient methodology for the synthesis of diversely substituted heteropolycyclic scaffolds under mild, metal-free conditions.

Multicomponent Coupling Cyclization Access to Cinnolines via in Situ Generated Diazene with Arynes, and α-Bromo Ketones.

A transition-metal-free multicomponent coupling cyclization reaction was explored involving arynes, tosylhydrazine, and α-bromo ketones. The reaction proceeds via a formal [2 + 2 + 2] cycloaddition, giving access to cinnoline derivatives in moderate yields under mild conditions. Three chemical bonds were formed-two C-N bonds and one C-C bond-in a single step.

Transition-Metal-Free Multicomponent Benzannulation Reactions for the Construction of Polysubstituted Benzene Derivatives.

A transition-metal-free multicomponent benzannulation reaction was developed from readily available ketones, nitro-olefins, and diester acetylenedicarboxylate. This approach provides a straightforward and efficient way to construct polysubstituted benzene derivatives under mild conditions in high yields.

Convenient access to polyfunctional pyrazoles via a highly efficient and regioselective multicomponent reaction.

A multicomponent reaction has been developed for the synthesis of polyfunctional pyrazole derivatives from readily available arylglyoxal monohydrates, tosylhydrazine, and aldehydes or ketones. This synthetic method has significant advantages in broad substrate scope, excellent regioselectivity, and simple operation.

Efficient approach to 2-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran derivatives and its application for the synthesis of novel 4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridazines.

A highly efficient method for the synthesis of 2-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran derivatives from 1,4-enediones and phenacyl pyridinium halides via a domino reaction has been developed. This is a simple and beneficial strategy for the construction of 2-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran compounds from readily available starting materials under mild conditions. Moreover, the application of this reaction provides a straightforward and practical route for the synthesis of the novel 4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridazine skeleton.

Brønsted acid promoted addition-cyclization and C-C bond cleavage: a convenient synthesis of 2-amino-5-aroylmethylthiazoles derivatives.

A Brønsted acid promoted C-C bond cleavage method for the synthesis of novel 2-amino-5-aroylmethylthiazole derivatives has been directly developed from 1,4-enediones and thioureas through self-sequenced thio-Michael-addition, intramolecular selective cyclization, dehydration/aromatization, and C-C bond cleavage reactions. It is noteworthy that this reaction has significant advantages in simple reagents, under environmentally benign conditions and with excellent yields. This highly efficient method is also a highly attractive alternative for the preparation of PLTP, CETP inhibitors and novel biheterocycles.

Copper-catalyzed domino synthesis of 2-imino-1H-imidazol-5(2H)-ones and quinoxalines involving C-C bond cleavage with a 1,3-dicarbonyl unit as a leaving group.

Although 2-imino-1H-imidazol-5(2H)-ones have important biological activities in metabolism, their synthesis has rarely been investigated. Quinoxalines as "privileged scaffolds" in medicinal chemistry have been extensively investigated, but the development of novel and efficient synthetic methods remains very attractive. Herein, we have developed two copper-catalyzed domino reactions for the synthesis of 2-imino-1H-imidazol-5(2H)-ones and quinoxalines involving CC bond-cleavage with a 1,3-dicarbonyl unit as a leaving group.

An efficient synthesis of novel fused cycloheptatrienes through Mn(II)-mediated formal intermolecular [2 + 2 + 2 + 1] cycloaddition.

A new method for manganous acetate tetrahydrate mediated formal intermolecular [2 + 2 + 2 + 1] cycloaddition was developed for the synthesis of fused cycloheptatriene derivatives from N-(acylmethyl)pyridinium iodides and naphthoquinone. This method provides an innovative route for the efficient and convenient construction of fused seven-membered carbocycles from simple starting materials.

Synthesis of tetrasubstituted unsymmetrical 1,4-enediones via copper-promoted autotandem catalysis and air as the oxidant.

An efficient procedure has been developed for the preparation of tetrasubstituted unsymmetrical 1,4-enediones via copper-promoted autotandem catalysis and air as the oxidant. Various N-nucleophiles are compatible with this reaction, such as morpholine, piperidine, pyrrolidine, arylamines, pyrazole, imidazole, benzimidazole, and benzotriazole. This reaction also has significant advantages in easily available substrates, atom economy, bond-forming efficiency, and environmental benignity.

Auto-tandem catalysis: synthesis of 4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-ones via copper-catalyzed aza-Michael addition-aerobic dehydrogenation-intramolecular amidation.

A copper-catalyzed domino synthesis of 4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-ones has been developed from 1,4-enediones and 2-aminoheterocycles with air as the oxidant.