- Scalable Multicomponent Synthesis of (Hetero)aryl-Substituted Phenyls: Focus on Metal-Free Halogenated Biaryls, 3-Arylindoles, and Isourolithine A Synthesis
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In the context of the growing interest of the scientific community for the development of sustainable synthetic strategies to access aromatic structures, we present a practical and metal-free approach to (hetero)biaryls which exploits the advantages of multicomponent reactions in sustainable solvents. In situ acid-catalysed generation of (hetero)aryl acetoxy dienes from the corresponding (hetero)arylidene acetones in a metal vessel, followed by Diels-Alder reaction using an electron-poor alkyne as dienophile, delivers the expected aromatic products after final oxidation of the cycloadduct. This protocol has been demonstrated as a convenient alternative to the previously reported synthetic strategies, considering its scalability and environmental sustainability and the low cost of substrates and equipment. Moreover, it has been successfully applied to the metal-free regioselective synthesis of (hetero)aryl-substituted-phenyls, 2-unsubstituted-3-aryl-indoles, and to the total synthesis of isourolithine A.
- Temperini, Andrea,Lanari, Daniela,Colognese, Francesco,Piazzolla, Francesca
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p. 7711 - 7719
(2019/12/12)
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- Synthesis and biological activities of some new dibenzopyranones and dibenzopyrans: Search for potential oestrogen receptor agonists and antagonists
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Continuing our search for newer oestrogen agonists or antagonists and extending our work on the exploration of benzopyran related compounds, some new tricyclic molecules bridged between the active molecules of 3,4-diaryl chroman and 2,3-diaryl benzopyrans have been synthesised. Structural modifications at different positions with elements known to impart agonist or antagonist activities have been carried out to prepare the desired molecules. The target compounds were screened for their anti-osteoporotic (agonist) and anti-uterotrophic (antagonist) activities and were found to be moderately active.
- Pandey, Jaya,Jha, Ashok K.,Hajela
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p. 2239 - 2249
(2007/10/03)
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