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Upstream product

• 589-18-4 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol 
• 106-40-1 4-bromo-aniline 
• 104-87-0 4-methyl-benzaldehyde 
• 586-78-7 para-nitrophenyl bromide 

Downstream Products

• 143874-35-5 (3R,4S)-1-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-phenyl-4-p-tolyl-azetidin-2-one 
• 104-87-0 4-methyl-benzaldehyde 
• 1601-98-5 1,2-bis(4-bromophenyl)diazene 
• 94612-32-5 (3R,4R)-1-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-chloro-3-phenylsulfanyl-4-p-tolyl-azetidin-2-one 
• 121766-24-3 1-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-p-tolyl-azetidine-2,3-dione 
• 15818-64-1 N-(4-methylbenzyl)aniline 
• 144221-39-6 3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-p-tolyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[g]quinazolin-4-one 
• 2826-25-7 2-(4-methylbenzylidene)malononitrile 
• 106-40-1 4-bromo-aniline 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Crystal structure of N-(p-methylbenzylidene)-p-bromoaniline

The asymmetric unit of the title compound C14H12BrN (systematic name (E)-N-(4-bromophenyl)-1-(p-tolyl)methanimine) contains one half-molecule: a crystallographic center of inversion is located at the midpoint of the bridging N=C bond. The central HC=N unit makes dihedral angles of 15.7(3)° and 15.2(4)° with bromobenzene and methylbenzene ring systems, respectively. The C and N atoms of the HC=N central unit are disordered over two sites in a 50:50 ratio. The Br atom of the 4-bromoaniline ring and the methyl atom of the 4-methylbenzilidene ring systems are also 50% disordered. In the crystal, molecules are linked by C–H?π interactions forming slabs parallel to the bc plane. The atomic coordinates are not available for the previously reported crystal structure of the title compound: CSD refcode MBZCLE. The reported R factor of 0.103 for the analysis in the space group P21/a is much higher than in the present analysis, which gives 0.033 in the space group P21/c.

Polarity-Reversed Allylations of Aldehydes, Ketones, and Imines Enabled by Hantzsch Ester in Photoredox Catalysis

The polarity reversal (umpolung) reaction is an invaluable tool for reversing the chemical reactivity of carbonyl and iminyl groups, which subsequent cross-coupling reactions to form C?C bonds offers a unique perspective in synthetic planning and implementation. Reported herein is the first visible-light-induced polarity-reversed allylation and intermolecular Michael addition reaction of aldehydes, ketones, and imines. This chemoselective reaction has broad substrate scope and the engagement of alkyl imines is reported for the first time. The mechanistic investigations indicate the formation of ketyl (or α-aminoalkyl) radicals from single-electron reduction, where the Hantzsch ester is crucial as the electron/proton donor and the activator.

Au(I) Catalyzed Synthesis of Densely Substituted Pyrazolines and Dihydropyridines via Sequential Aza-Enyne Metathesis/6π-Electrocyclization

A gold(I) autotandem catalysis protocol is reported for the de novo synthesis of densely substituted pyrazolines and dihydropyridines from the corresponding imine derivatives in a highly regioselective fashion via a one-pot aza-enyne metathesis/6π-electrocyclization sequence. The substituents on the nitrogen atom of the imine perfectly control the reaction pathways from the pivotal 1-azabutadiene intermediate; thus, carbazates were converted into pyrazolines via 6π-electrocyclization of α,β-unsaturated hydrazones, while aryl imines provided dihydropyridines via 6π-electrocyclization of 3-azahexatrienes.

Inverse Hydroboration of Imines with NHC-Boranes Is Promoted by Diphenyl Disulfide and Visible Light

We describe a simple and efficient procedure for nucleophilic borylation of imines in the absence of a photoredox catalyst. Visible light irradiation of an acetonitrile solution of an imine, an NHC-borane, and diphenyl disulfide (10 mol %) provides various stable α-amino NHC-boranes in good yields. The reaction proceeds via addition of a nucleophilic boryl radical to an imine, followed by hydrogen abstraction from thiophenol, which is generated from NHC-borane and diphenyl disulfide.

Arene diruthenium(II)-mediated synthesis of imines from alcohols and amines under aerobic condition

The utility and selectivity of the newly synthesized dinuclear arene Ru(II) complex were demonstrated towards the synthesis of imines from coupling of alcohols and amines in the aerobic condition. Analytical and various spectral methods have been used to establish the unprecedented formation of the new thiolato-bridged dinuclear ruthenium complex. The molecular structure of the titled complex was evidenced with aid of X-ray crystallographic technique. A wide range of imines were obtained in good-to-excellent yields up to 98% and water as the by-product through an acceptorless dehydrogenative coupling of alcohols with amines. The catalytic reaction operated a concise atom economical without any oxidant with 1 mol% of the catalyst load. Further, the role of base, solvent and catalyst loading of the coupling reaction has been investigated. A plausible mechanism has been described and was found to proceed via the formation of an aldehyde intermediate. Short synthesis of antibacterial drug N-(salicylidene)-2-hydroxyaniline illustrated the utility of the present protocol.

Synthesis and characterization of tetrachloro-1,3-oxazepine derivatives and evaluation of their biological activities

6,7,8,9-Tetrachloro[1,3]oxazepine-1,5-dione derivatives 1b-10b have been synthesized by reacting Schiff bases 1a-10a with tetrachlorophthalic anhydride (TCPA) under (2 + 5 → 7) cycloaddition reaction conditons. All reactions had been monitored using TLC.

The Divergent Cascade Reactions of Arylalkynols with Homopropargylic Amines or Electron-Deficient Olefins: Access to the Spiro-Isobenzofuran- b-pyrroloquinolines or Bridged-Isobenzofuran Polycycles

Two divergent cascade reactions of arylalkynols with homopropargylic amines or electron-deficient olefins were developed to synthesize the spiro-isobenzofuran-b-pyrroloquinolines or bridged-isobenzofuran heterocycles in good yields, respectively. One reaction actually involved intramolecular 5-endo-dig hydroamination cyclization-protonation of homopropargylic amines to give cycloiminium ions and intramolecular 5-exo-dig hydroalkoxylation cyclization of arylalkynols to generate isobenzofuran with exocyclic double bond, followed by the nontypical Povarov-type reaction in the presence of PtCl2/FeCl3 cocatalysts. The other underwent intramolecular hydroalkoxylation cycloisomerization of alkynols with the subsequent normal [4 + 2] cycoaddition with dienophiles. Herein, the arylalkynols acted as both "masked" electron-rich olefins and "masked" electron-rich dienes.

Microwave-assisted diastereoselective two-step three-component synthesis for rapid access to drug-like libraries of substituted 3-amino-β-lactams

Large, diverse compound libraries are an essential requisite in target-based drug development. In this work, a robust microwave-assisted synthesis for the diastereoselective generation of 3-saccharinyl-trans-β-lactams is reported. The method is optimised

Synergistic Photoredox Catalysis and Organocatalysis for Inverse Hydroboration of Imines

The first catalytic inverse hydroboration of imines with N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) boranes has been realized by means of cooperative organocatalysis and photocatalysis. This catalytic combination provides a promising platform for promoting NHC-boryl radical chemistry under sustainable and radical-initiator-free conditions. The highly important functional-group compatibility and possible application in late-stage hydroborations represent an important step forward to an enhanced α-amino organoboron library.

C-N Bond Formation Catalyzed by Ruthenium Nanoparticles Supported on N-Doped Carbon via Acceptorless Dehydrogenation to Secondary Amines, Imines, Benzimidazoles and Quinoxalines

Ruthenium nanoparticles (NPs) supported on N-doped carbon (Ru/N?C) were prepared by the pyrolysis of cis-Ru(phen)2Cl2 loaded onto carbon powder (VULCAN XC72R) at 800 °C. Ru/N?C NPs (0.2 mol% Ru) selectively catalyzed either acceptorless dehydrogenation coupling (ADC) or auto-transfer-hydrogen (ATH) reactions of amines with alcohols to imines and secondary amines. Such selectivity could be controlled by the choice of alkali metal ion associated with the base. Under similar catalytic conditions, the ADC cross-coupling of diamines with primary alcohols or diols afforded the corresponding benzimidazoles and quinoxalines in good to excellent yields. This catalytic system displayed good activity, recyclability, and wide applicability to a diverse range of substrates.