InCl3-catalyzed green synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-diones under solvent-free conditions

Nitrogen-bridgehead compounds: overview, synthesis, and outlook on applications

The nitrogen-bridgehead is a common structural motif present in a multitude of natural products. As many of these abundant compounds exhibit biological activities, e.g. against cancer or bacteria, these derivatives are of high interest. While natural products are often associated with problematic characteristics, such as elaborate separation processes, high molecular complexity and limited room for derivatization, purely synthetic approaches can overcome these challenges. Many synthetic procedures have been reported for preparation of artificial nitrogen bridgehead compounds, however, to our surprise only a fraction of these has been tested for their bioactivity. This review is therefore meant to give an overview of existing synthetic methods that provide scaffolds containing bridgehead nitrogen atoms, covering the period from 2000 to 2023. Reviews which cover subunits of this topic are referenced as well.

Four-component one-pot synthesis of novel dicyanoaniline anchored triazoles

A four-component reaction was developed by taking the advantage of the reactivity of the propargyl functional groups, residing on the primarily formed dicyanoaniline products. Various enolizable cyclic ketones were reacted with malononitrile and 4-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)benzaldehyde derivatives in an aqueous <i>t</i>-BuOH/NaOH medium, and the resulting dicyanoanilines were subjected to a subsequent in situ click reaction to afford the final dicyanoaniline-anchored-triazole products. The enhanced photophysical properties of the novel products are under current study.

Catalytic Approaches to Multicomponent Reactions: A Critical Review and Perspectives on the Roles of Catalysis

In this review, we comprehensively describe catalyzed multicomponent reactions (MCRs) and the multiple roles of catalysis combined with key parameters to perform these transformations. Besides improving yields and shortening reaction times, catalysis is vital to achieving greener protocols and to furthering the MCR field of research. Considering that MCRs typically have two or more possible reaction pathways to explain the transformation, catalysis is essential for selecting a reaction route and avoiding byproduct formation. Key parameters, such as temperature, catalyst amounts and reagent quantities, were analyzed. Solvent effects, which are likely the most neglected topic in MCRs, as well as their combined roles with catalysis, are critically discussed. Stereocontrolled MCRs, rarely observed without the presence of a catalytic system, are also presented and discussed in this review. Perspectives on the use of catalytic systems for improved and greener MCRs are finally presented.

Superparamagnetic Polyaniline-co-m-phenylenediamine@Fe3O4 Nanocomposite as an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo [1,2- a]pyridazine-5,8-diones & 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5, 10-diones" Instead of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b] Phthalazinedione Derivatives

BACKGROUND

The use of polymer-based catalysts has increased because of their high potential application as an effective catalyst in organic reactions. They have benefits such as high efficiency and reactivity, simple separation, and safety compared to other heterogeneous catalysts.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE

The objective of the current research is to prepare solid polymer-based catalysts, poly(aniline-co- m-phenylenediamine) (PAmPDA), and its superparamagnetic nanocomposite. Then, the catalytic activity of the resulting superparamagnetic nanocomposite was investigated in the synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phetalazine-5,10-diones and 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyridazine-5,8-dione derivatives. A series of some 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phetalazine-5,10-diones and 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyridazine-5,8-dione derivatives was tested for its antibacterial properties against the Staphylococcus aureus and E.coli bacteria.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

PAmPDA copolymer was synthesized in a 1:2 molar ratio of Ani to mPDA via radical oxidative polymerization at room temperature. Superparamagnetic PAmPDA@Fe3O4 nanocomposite was synthesized from a mixture of Fe(II), Fe(III) solution, and PAmPDA copolymer via the in-situ co-precipitation technique. 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phetalazine-5,10-diones were synthesized via one-pot three-component condensation reaction of Phthalhydrazide, aromatic aldehyde derivatives, and malononitrile in the presence of PAmPDA under solvent-free conditions at 80 °C. The synthesis of 1Hpyrazolo[1,2-a]pyridazine-5,8-dione derivatives was carried out via a one-pot three-component condensation reaction of maleic hydrazide, aromatic aldehyde derivatives, and malononitrile in the presence of PAmPDA under reflux conditions at EtOH/H2O 1:1. The antibacterial activity of some derivatives was tested against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

RESULTS

First, superparamagnetic PAmPDA@Fe3O4 nanocomposite was synthesized and characterized successfully, and then the resulting nanocatalyst was used for the synthesis of pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine and pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyridazine. We obtained the maximum yield of the desired 1H-pyrazolo[1,2- b]phthalazine-5,10 dione derivatives with 0.05 g of catalyst at 80°C, under solvent free conditions, whereby the reaction was complete within 30 min. A wide range of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10 dione derivatives were synthesized in good to excellent yield. On the other hand, pyrazolo[1,2- a]pyridazine derivative was synthesized successfully in high yield using PAmPDA as a nanocatalyst. The antibacterial activity of some derivatives, according to the data (inhibition zone%), showed good activity against Staphylococcus aureus and E.coli.

CONCLUSION

In this research, PAmPDA was used for mild preparation of 1H-pyrazolo [1,2-a]pyridazine5,8-diones & 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phetalazine-5,10-diones derivatives with excellent yields and short reaction times. The attractive features of this protocol are simple procedure, cleaner reaction, and the use of recyclable nanocatalyst. Satisfactory yields of products and easy workup make this a useful protocol for the green synthesis of this class of compounds. The antibacterial activity of some derivatives, according to the data (inhibition zone%), showed good activity against Staphylococcus aureus and E.coli.

Preparation of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-diones using ZrO2 nanoparticles as a catalyst under solvent-free conditions

Zirconium oxide nanoparticles are an efficient catalyst for the preparation of 1

Four-Component Synthesis of 3-Amino-1-Aryl-5,10-Dioxo-1H-Pyrazolo[1,2-b] Phthalazine-2-Carbonitrile Derivatives Promoted by Potassium Carbonate

The one-pot, four-component reaction of phthalic anhydride, hydrazine hydrate, aromatic aldehydes and malononitrile afford 3-amino-1-aryl-5,10-dioxo-1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-2-carbonitrile derivatives in the presence of potassium carbonate in ethanol under reflux conditions. These conditions offer simplified operation, easy purification, excellent yields and environmentally benign reaction conditions. Also, this method avoids the use of expensive catalysts, toxic solvents and chromatographic separation.

Nano-Fe3O4 encapsulated-silica supported boron trifluoride as a novel heterogeneous solid acid for solvent-free synthesis of arylazo-1-naphthol derivatives

Fe₃O₄@SiO₂–BF₃ nanoparticles were prepared as a novel solid acid and effectively applied for the solvent-free synthesis of arylazo-1-naphthols at room temperature.

Synthesis and characterization of dicationic 4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride ordered mesoporous silica nanocomposite and its application in the preparation of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-dione derivatives

Application of SBA@BiPy²⁺ 2Cl⁻ nanocomposite as a novel environmentally safe heterogeneous nanoreactor for the one-pot solvent-free synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-dione derivatives.