10.1055/s-2007-990834
The research focuses on the development of a simple and efficient method for synthesizing new mono- and bis([1,2,4]-oxadiazol)benzaldehyde building blocks, which are valuable in organic chemistry for a variety of applications. The purpose of this study was to create a high-yielding, five-step procedure with minimal and straightforward purifications, starting from readily available benzamidoxime, derived from 4-cyanobenzaldehyde. The conclusion of the research is that the team successfully developed a general method for synthesizing these compounds with aromatic and aliphatic linkers, yielding overall yields between 66% and 80%. Key chemicals used in the process include 4-cyanobenzaldehyde, ethylene glycol, p-toluenesulfonic acid, hydroxylamine hydrochloride, sodium carbonate, pyridine, phenylacetyl chloride, and various dicarboxylic acids or acid dichlorides to introduce different linkers. The final products, the mono- and bis([1,2,4]-oxadiazol)benzaldehydes, were obtained through a series of reactions involving O-acylation, acetal deprotection, and cyclization steps.
10.1039/c0ob00644k
The study presents an efficient one-pot synthesis method for highly functional alkenes through a phosphine-catalyzed tandem three-component reaction involving aldehydes, alkyl vinyl ketones, and amides. The process utilizes either EtPPh2 or PPh3 as catalysts and achieves high yields (68–99%) with excellent stereoselectivity (E/Z ratios up to 98:2) within a total reaction time of 3 to 29.5 hours. The study also explores the scope of the reaction with various aryl- and heteroaryl-substituted aldehydes, amides, and alkyl vinyl ketones, demonstrating the versatility and practicality of the method. The reaction mechanism is proposed to involve a Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction followed by a Michael addition, leading to the formation of the desired alkenes. The mild reaction conditions and the high atom economy of the process make it a valuable addition to organic synthesis.