Nickel‐Catalyzed Decarboxylative Cyclization of Isatoic Anhydrides with Carbodiimides: Synthesis of 2,3‐Dihydroquinazolin‐4(1 H )‐ones

Metal-Free N-H/C-H Carbonylation by Phenyl Isocyanate: Divergent Synthesis of Six-Membered N-Heterocycles

We disclose a method using phenyl isocyanate to synthesize carbonyl-containing N-heterocycles. The metal-free novel approach for both N-H and C-H carbonylation processes was successfully refined, delivering a range of synthetically valuable derivatives of quinazoline-2,4(1H,3H)-dione, 2H-benzo[e] [1,2,4] thiadiazin-3(4H)-one 1,1-dioxide, and pyrrolo[1,2-a] quinoxalin-4(5H)-one. The protocol features broad substrates with diverse reactions suitable for excellent yields, mild conditions, and good functional group compatibility. Moreover, the applicability of the reaction was characterized by gram-scale synthesis and synthetic transformations for drug molecules.

Convenient Novel Method to Access N-Benzylated Isatoic Anhydride: Reaction Behavior of Isatoic Anhydride with 4-Chlorobenzyl Chloride in the Presence of Bases

Sodium hydride, potassium carbonate, and other bases are commonly used for N-alkylation of heterocyclic compounds. This report reveals the problems associated with N-benzylation of isatoic anhydride and identifies the plausible byproduct structures formed during the reaction. Subsequently, a novel breakthrough methodology has been developed using diisopropylamine and tetra butyl ammonium bromide. It gives excellent yields >88% in a short reaction time (2 h) at 30 °C with no byproducts, saving on processes as the pure product is directly obtained.

Transition-metal-free synthesis of 5-amino-1,2,3-triazoles via nucleophilic addition/cyclization of carbodiimides with diazo compounds

A facile and transition-metal-free synthesis of functionalized 5-amino-1,2,3-triazoles with good functional-group tolerance and regioselectivity via nucleophilic addition/cyclization has been described.

Ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) enabled concerted nitration/ureation of carbodiimides to synthesize o-nitroaryl ureas

A simple and facile strategy to construct o-nitroaryl urea employing carbodiimides and ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) with high functional group compatibility via concerted nitration/ureation has been described.

Synthetic methods for compounds containing fluoro-lactam units

In recent years, considerable attention has been devoted to the exploration of novel synthetic methods for fluoro-lactams due to their significant biological and pharmaceutical activities. This review summarizes recently established strategies for synthesizing fluorine-substituted lactams, including fluoro-β-lactams, fluoro-γ-lactams, and fluoro-δ-lactams. Additionally, the reaction scopes, limitations, and mechanisms are discussed.