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• 32220-52-3 2'-hydroxy-5'-nitro-deoxybenzoin 
• 89487-91-2 2-iodo-4-nitrophenol 
• 536-74-3 phenylacetylene 
• 97-51-8 5-Nitrosalicylaldehyde 
• 98-88-4 benzoyl chloride 
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• 1336808-65-1 C₈H₅Br₂NO₃ 
• 2996-92-1 phenyl trimethylsiloxane 
• 873-55-2 sodium benzenesulfonate 

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• 77084-15-2 2-phenylbenzofuran-5-amine 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Novel and selective palladium-catalyzed annulations of 2-alkynylphenols to form 2-substituted 3-halobenzo[b]furans

A novel and selective palladium-catalyzed annulation of 2-alkynylphenols method for the synthesis of 2-substituted 3-halobenzo[b]furans is presented. In the presence of PdX2, CuX2, and HEt3NX, 2-substituted 3-halobenzo[b]f

Highly Efficient Synthesis of 2-Substituted Benzo[ b ]furan Derivatives from the Cross-Coupling Reactions of 2-Halobenzo[ b ]furans with Organoalane Reagents

A highly efficient and simple route for the synthesis of 2-substituted benzo[ b ]furans has been developed by palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of 2-halobenzo[ b ]furans with aryl, alkynyl, and alkylaluminum reagents. Various 2-aryl-, 2-alkynyl-, and 2-alkyl-substituted benzo[ b ]furan derivatives can be obtained in 23-97% isolated yields using 2-3 mol% PdCl 2/4-6 mol% XantPhos as the catalyst under mild reaction conditions. The aryls bearing electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups in 2-halobenzo[ b ]furans gave products in 40-97% isolated yields. In addition, aluminum reagents containing thienyl, furanyl, trimethylsilanyl, and benzyl groups worked efficiently with 2-halobenzo[ b ]furans as well, and three bioactive molecules with 2-substituted benzo[ b ]furan skeleton were synthesized. Furthermore, the broad substrates scope and the typical maintenance of vigorous efficiency on gram scale make this protocol a potentially practical method to synthesize 2-substituted benzo[ b ]furan derivatives. On the basis of the experimental results, a possible catalytic cycle has been proposed.

Synthesis and in vitro study of nitro- and methoxy-2-phenylbenzofurans as human monoamine oxidase inhibitors

A new series of 2-phenylbenzofuran derivatives were designed and synthesized to determine relevant structural features for the MAO inhibitory activity and selectivity. Methoxy substituents were introduced in the 2-phenyl ring, whereas the benzofuran moiety was not substituted or substituted at the positions 5 or 7 with a nitro group. Substitution patterns on both the phenyl ring and the benzofuran moiety determine the affinity for MAO-A or MAO-B. The 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-5-nitrobenzofuran 9 was the most potent MAO-B inhibitor (IC50 = 0.024 μM) identified in this series, whereas 7-nitro-2-phenylbenzofuran 7 was the most potent MAO-A inhibitor (IC50 = 0.168 μM), both acting as reversible inhibitors. The number and position of the methoxyl groups on the 2-phenyl ring, have an important influence on the inhibitory activity. Molecular docking studies confirmed the experimental results and highlighted the importance of key residues in enzyme inhibition.

Looking for new xanthine oxidase inhibitors: 3-Phenylcoumarins versus 2-phenylbenzofurans

Overproduction of uric acid in the body leads to hyperuricemia, which is also closely related to gout. Uric acid production can be lowered by xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitors. Inhibition of XO has also been proposed as a mechanism for improving cardiovascular health. Therefore, the search for new efficient XO inhibitors is an interesting topic in drug discovery. 3-Phenylcoumarins and 2-phenylbenzofurans are privileged scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. Their structural similarity makes them interesting molecules for a comparative study. Methoxy and nitro substituents were introduced in both scaffolds. The current study gives some insights into the synthesis and biological activity of these molecules against this important target. For the best compound of the series, the 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-nitrocoumarin (4), the IC50 value, type of inhibition, cytotoxicity on B16F10 cells and ADME theoretical properties, were determined. Docking studies were also performed in order to better understand the interactions of this molecule with the XO binding pocket. This work is a preliminary screening for further design and synthesis of new non-purinergic derivatives as potential compounds involved in the inflammatory suppression, specially related to gout.

Fabrication of an amyloid fibril-palladium nanocomposite: A sustainable catalyst for C-H activation and the electrooxidation of ethanol

Amyloids are highly ordered nanofibrils and their tensile strength is similar to that of steel, which makes them resistant to extreme pH and temperature. Based on this rationale, we demonstrate a facile synthesis of palladium, copper, platinum, gold and silver nanocomposites using α-Synuclein (α-Syn) fibrils as a template. We showed that an α-Syn-fibril-palladium nanoparticles (α-Syn-PdNPs) composite can be used as a heterogeneous catalyst in C-H bond activation and the electrooxidation of ethanol. The study demonstrated α-Syn-PdNPs to be a superior heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of pharmaceutically valuable benzofuran, naphthofuran, coumarin and N-arylindole via C-H activation. Further, the electrooxidation of ethanol using α-Syn-PdNPs displayed an electrochemically active surface area of 160.6 m2 g-1, which is much higher than the previously reported values for supported Pd nanocomposites.

Method for synthesizing benzofuranol derivative by nickel-catalysis of phenethynyl phenol under microwave irradiation

The invention discloses a method for synthesizing a benzofuranol derivative by nickel-catalysis of phenethynyl phenol under microwave irradiation; a catalytic amount of catalyst nickel chloride, ligand 1,10-phenanthroline(1,10-Phen), auxiliary catalyst po

Strategy for Overcoming Full Reversibility of Intermolecular Radical Addition to Aldehydes: Tandem C-H and C-O Bonds Cleaving Cyclization of (Phenoxymethyl)arenes with Carbonyls to Benzofurans

An intermolecular addition of carbon radicals enabled by a cascade radical coupling strategy is developed. It includes an intermolecular alkyl radical addition to a carbonyl group followed by an intramolecular alkoxy radical addition to haloarenes and produces substituted benzofurans in high yields. The radical nature of this reaction is explored by radical trapping experiments and EPR analysis. The mechanism is investigated by KIE experiments and control experiments. This method could provide rapid and practical access to the key intermediate of TAM-16, a safe and potent antibacterial agent for treating tuberculosis, and, therefore, is of great importance for organic synthesis and the pharmaceutical industry.

Mechanistic Insights on Orthogonal Selectivity in Heterocycle Synthesis

Recently, we have developed a method for catalytic regioselective synthesis of 2-substituted and 3-substituted benzofurans starting from phenols. The choice of reacting partner, olefin versus α,β-unsaturated acid, is critical to dictate the isomeric product formation. Instances are known where these olefinic partners did not complement each other and yield a similar outcome. In the current work, we have addressed this paradox with emphasis on (a) the origin of orthogonal selectivity and (b) the key requirements to expect complementary behavior. Experimental and computational studies provided important mechanistic insights. Electrostatic compatibility during migratory insertion and the positioning of the carboxylic acid moiety in catalytic steps are found to exert a paramount impact in determining the regioselectivity. The study offers a predictable single component tuning tool to control the regioselectivity.

Tandem Sonogashira-Hagihara coupling/cycloisomerization reactions of ethynylboronic acid MIDA ester to afford 2-heterocyclic boronic acid MIDA esters: A concise route to benzofurans, indoles, furopyridines and pyrrolopyridines

A one-pot process that provides direct access to 2-heterocyclic MIDA (N-methyliminodiacetic acid) boronates has been developed. The reaction of 2-iodophenols or 2-iodoanilines with ethynylboronic acid MIDA ester readily afforded 2-substituted heterocyclic compounds. Amidine and phosphazene bases, especially TMG (1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine) assumed an important role in the tandem Sonogashira-Hagihara coupling/cycloisomerization reactions.

Copper pincer complexes as advantageous catalysts for the heteroannulation of ortho-halophenols and alkynes

A new, non-symmetrical copper(II) pincer complex catalyzes much more efficiently the formation of benzofuran by the reaction between ortho-iodophenols and alkynes. The lowest catalyst loadings are realized for this reaction, and bromo- and chlorophenols are heteroannulated for the first time. Strong evidence for hydrophenoxylation and intramolecular halogen atom-transfer steps catalyzed by this remarkably active, recyclable homogeneous catalyst is provided.