Synthesis of 5,6-Dihydropyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines through Gold-Catalyzed Chemoselective Bicyclization of N-Propargylic Sulfonylhydrazones

Recent Advances in Metal-Catalyzed Approaches for the Synthesis of Quinazoline Derivatives

Quinazolines are an important class of heterocyclic compounds that have proven their significance, especially in the field of organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry because of their wide range of biological and pharmacological properties. Thus, numerous synthetic methods have been developed for the synthesis of quinazolines and their derivatives. This review article briefly outlines the new synthetic methods for compounds containing the quinazoline scaffold employing transition metal-catalyzed reactions.

Direct dilithiation of N-aryl heterocycles for the construction of condensed N-heterocycles

A 1,4-dilithio intermediate generated from N-aryl heterocycles reacts well with acyl chlorides to afford condensed N-heterocycles in good yields.

Chemical Insights Into the Synthetic Chemistry of Quinazolines: Recent Advances

In medicinal chemistry, one of the most significant heterocyclic compounds are quinazolines, possessing broad range of biological properties such as anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-HIV, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic potencies. Owing to its numerous potential applications, in the past two decades, there is an increase in the importance of designing novel quinazolines, exploring promising routes to synthesize quinazolines, investigating different properties of quinazolines, and seeking for potential applications of quinazolines. The present review article describes synthesis of quinazolines via eco-friendly, mild, atom-efficient, multi-component synthetic strategies reported in the literature. The discussion is divided into different parts as per the key methods involved in the formation of quinazoline skeletons, aiming to provide readers an effective methodology to a better understanding. Consideration has been taken to cover the most recent references. Expectedly, the review will be advantageous in future research for synthesizing quinazolines and developing more promising synthetic approaches.

Efficient synthesis of 2-aryl-2H-indazoles by base-catalyzed benzyl C-H deprotonation and cyclization

A straightforward and efficient method for the preparation of 2-aryl-2H-indazoles from ortho-alkyl substituted azoxybenzenes is presented. The reaction proceeds through base-catalyzed benzyl C-H deprotonation and cyclization to afford 2-aryl-2H-indazoles in good yields. This synthetic strategy can be applied to the construction of several fluorescent and bioactive molecules.

Synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazoline derivatives through the copper-catalyzed domino reaction of o-alkenyl aromatic isocyanides with diazo compounds

Various o-alkenyl aromatic isocyanides were prepared from readily available reactants for their double annulation with diazo compounds for a one-pot synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines under mild reaction conditions.

Catalyst- and solvent-free approach to 2-arylated quinolines via [5 + 1] annulation of 2-methylquinolines with diynones

A novel route for the synthesis of 2-arylated quinolines through a [5 + 1] annulation directly from 2-methylquinolines and diynones under catalyst-free and solvent-free conditions was disclosed. This synthetic process was atom-economic, with good tolerance of a broad range of functional groups, and with great practical worth.

A novel route for the synthesis of 2-arylated quinolines through a [5 + 1] annulation directly from 2-methylquinolines and diynones under catalyst-free and solvent-free conditions was disclosed.

Synthesis of pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoquinolines through copper-catalyzed regioselective bicyclization of N-propargylic sulfonylhydrazones

An expeditious strategy for the synthesis of pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoquinolines through copper(ii)-catalyzed regioselective bicyclization of N-propargylic sulfonylhydrazones has been developed.

Copper-catalyzed [3 + 2] cycloaddition reactions: synthesis of substituted pyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines with N-iminoquinazolinium ylides and olefins as starting materials

Pyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazoline derivatives were efficiently synthesized via cycloaddition reaction between N-iminoquinazolinium ylides and olefins in moderate to good yield.