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Enaminones via ruthenium-catalyzed coupling of thioamides and α-diazocarbonyl compounds

Enaminones can be prepared via the Rh2(OAc)4- catalyzed coupling of α-diazocarbonyl compounds with thioamides. However, rhodium is the most expensive and least abundant among the dominant precious metals used for catalysis. Furthermore, a very limited substrate scope is known for the intermolecular rhodium catalyzed coupling reaction. Therefore, there is a need to find a more economical catalyst substitute with a broad substrate scope. In this paper, we describe the use of Ru(II) catalysts for the synthesis of enaminones. The reaction can be performed efficiently with the Grubbs first-generation catalyst or [(Ph)3P]3RuCl2 in a sealed tube. Both catalysts are much less expensive than Rh 2(OAc)4. Secondary and tertiary thioamides, when reacted with α-diazodiesters, α-diazoketoesters, α-diazodiketones, and α-diazomonoketones give enaminones. Primary thioamides give thiazole derivatives when reacted with α-diazomonoketones. However, with other diazo compounds, primary thioamides also give enaminones. All enaminones are obtained in good yields and with good diastereoselectivity. Accordingly, the method described in this paper is an efficient and economical alternative to the Rh2(OAc)4-catalyzed coupling process.

Acceleration of the Eschenmoser coupling reaction by sonication: Efficient synthesis of enaminones

Enaminones are commonly prepared by the Eschenmoser coupling reaction. The duration of the reaction is often long. Here, we describe how sonication can accelerate this reaction. The reaction conditions provide an efficient method for the coupling of prima