Production of benzazepine derivatives via four-component reaction of isatins: study of antioxidant activity

In current research, benzazepine derivative is synthesized via a new process of four-component reaction of isatin or its derivatives, α-haloketones, activated acetylenic compounds, isoquinoline and potassium fluoride/clinoptilolite nanoparticles (KF/CP NPs) in acidic solution of H2O2 in water at room temperature. Also, antioxidation property of some prepared benzazepines is investigated by employing trapping diphenyl-picrylhydrazine (DPPH) radical and ability of ferric reduction experiment. Among investigated compounds, compounds 5c have good results relative to BHT and TBHQ as standard antioxidant. Also, the Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria disk diffusion research is used for the confirmation of antimicrobial power of some prepared benzazepines. The achieved outcomes of disk diffusion experiment showed that these compounds avoided the growth of bacteria. Our procedure has a few benefits relative to reported method such as good rate of reaction, product with high efficiency, simple removal of catalyst from mixture of reaction. In the yield of the product, KF/clinoptilolite nanoparticles show a satisfactory recyclable activity.

Biosynthesis of Cu/KF/Clinoptilolite@MWCNTs nanocomposite and its application as a recyclable nanocatalyst for the synthesis of new Schiff base of benzoxazine derivatives and reduction of organic pollutants

In this work, we synthesized new Schiff base of benzoxazine derivatives in excellent yields using multicomponent reactions of phthalaldehyde or its derivatives, primary amines, isothiocyanate, 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone, isopropenylacetylene and methyl or ethyl amine in the presence of catalytic amount of Cu/KF/CP@MWCNTs NCs in water at room temperature. Also, the catalytic activity of the green synthesized Cu/KF/CP@MWCNTs NCs was evaluated in the reduction in organic pollutants such as 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) in water at mild conditions. The results indicated that the biosynthesized NCs have very high and effective catalytic activity for organic pollutants within few seconds. As well the antioxidant activity of some synthesized benzoxazine was studied using trapping of radical by DPPH and ferric reduction activity potential (FRAP) experiment. The short time of reaction, high yields of product, easy separation of catalyst and products are some benefits of this procedure.

Highly Active Cellulose-Supported Poly(hydroxamic acid)-Cu(II) Complex for Ullmann Etherification

Highly active natural pandanus-extracted cellulose-supported poly(hydroxamic acid)-Cu(II) complex 4 was synthesized. The surface of pandanus cellulose was modified through graft copolymerization using purified methyl acrylate as a monomer. Then, copolymer methyl acrylate was converted into a bidentate chelating ligand poly(hydroxamic acid) via a Loosen rearrangement in the presence of an aqueous solution of hydroxylamine. Finally, copper species were incorporated into poly(hydroxamic acid) via the adsorption process. Cu(II) complex 4 was fully characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses. The cellulose-supported Cu(II) complex 4 was successfully applied (0.005 mol %) to the Ullmann etherification of aryl, benzyl halides, and phenacyl bromide with a number of aromatic phenols to provide the corresponding ethers with excellent yield [benzyl halide (70-99%); aryl halide (20-90%)]. Cu(II) complex 4 showed high stability and was easily recovered from the reaction mixture. It could be reused up to seven times without loss of its original catalytic activity. Therefore, Cu(II) complex 4 can be commercially utilized for the preparation of various ethers, and this synthetic technique could be a part in the synthesis of natural products and medicinal compounds.

Effect of CO Molecule Orientation on the Reduction of Cu-Based Nanoparticles

The adsorption of CO on the surface of Cu-based nanoparticles was studied in the presence of an external electric field by means of scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and spectroscopy (STS). Nanoparticles were synthesized on the surface of a graphite support by the impregnation-precipitation method. The chemical composition of the surface of the nanoparticles was determined as a mixture of Cu₂O, Cu₄O₃ and CuO oxides. CO was adsorbed from the gas phase onto the surface of the nanoparticles. During the adsorption process, the potential differences ΔV = +1 or -1 V were applied to the vacuum gap between the sample and the grounded tip. Thus, the system of the STM tip and sample surface formed an asymmetric capacitor, inside which an inhomogeneous electric field existed. The CO adsorption process is accompanied by the partial reduction of nanoparticles. Due to the orientation of the CO molecule in the electric field, the reduction was weak in the case of a positive potential difference, while in the case of a negative potential difference, the reduction rate increased significantly. The ability to control the adsorption process of CO by means of an external electric field was demonstrated. The size of the nanoparticle was shown to be the key factor affecting the adsorption process, and particularly, the strength of the local electric field close to the nanoparticle surface.

Recent Advancement of Ullmann Condensation Coupling Reaction in the Formation of Aryl-Oxygen (C-O) Bonding by Copper-Mediated Catalyst

Transition metal-catalyzed chemical transformation of organic electrophiles and organometallic reagents belong to the most important cross coupling reaction in organic synthesis. The biaryl ether division is not only popular in natural products and synthetic pharmaceuticals but also widely found in many pesticides, polymers, and ligands. Copper catalyst has received great attention owing to the low toxicity and low cost. However, traditional Ullmann-type couplings suffer from limited substrate scopes and harsh reaction conditions. The introduction of homogeneous copper catalyst with presence of bidentate ligands over the past two decades has totally changed this situation as these ligands enable the reaction promoted in mild condition. The reaction scope has also been greatly expanded, rendering this copper-based cross-coupling attractive for both academia and industry. In this review, we will highlight the latest progress in the development of useful homogeneous copper catalyst with presence of ligand and heterogeneous copper catalyst in Ullmann type C-O cross-coupling reaction. Additionally, the application of Ullmann type C-O cross coupling reaction will be discussed.

An efficient and reusable nano catalyst for the synthesis of benzoxanthene and chromene derivatives

Potassium fluoride impregnated on clinoptilolite nanoparticles (KF/CP NPs) was investigated as an efficient solid base catalyst for multicomponent condensation reaction. A broad range of aromatic aldehydes and enolizable compounds were condensed with 2-naphthol or 4-hydroxycumarine. The reaction was carried out under a solvent-free condition to give the corresponding benzoxanthene and pyrano [3,2-c]chromene derivatives in high yields. The low cost and availability of catalyst, novel and green procedure makes this strategy more useful for the preparation of tetrahydrobenzo[a]-xanthene-11-one and pyrano [3,2-c]chromene derivatives.

Four-component green synthesis of benzochromene derivatives using nano-KF/clinoptilolite as basic catalyst: study of antioxidant activity

An efficient procedure for the synthesis of benzochromene derivatives employing 1-(6-hydroxy-2-isopropenyl-1-benzofuran-yl)-1-ethanone (euparin), aldehydes, alkyl bromides, dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate and triphenylphosphine in the presence of KF/CP NPs as a heterogeneous base nano-catalyst in water at 80 °C is investigated. Also, the antioxidant activity of some synthesized compounds was studied. The workup of mixture of reaction is simple, and the products can be separated easily by filtration. KF/CP NPs showed a good improvement in the yield of the product and displayed significant reusable activity.

Diaryl ethers synthesis: nano-catalysts in carbon-oxygen cross-coupling reactions

The diaryl ether moiety is not only prevalent in a significant number of natural products and synthetic pharmaceuticals but also widely found in many pesticides, polymers, and ligands. Ullmann-type cross-coupling reactions between phenols and aryl halides are regarded as one of the most important methods for the synthesis of this important and versatile structural motif. In recent years, the use of nano-sized metal catalysts in this coupling reaction has attracted a lot of attention because of these catalysts with their high surface-to-volume ratio, high surface energy, and reactive morphology allows for rapid C-O bond formation under mild and ligand-free conditions. In this review we will highlight the power of these catalysts in Ullmann-type C-O cross-coupling reactions.

Construction of a sensitive non-enzymatic fructose carbon paste electrode – CuO nanoflower: designing the experiments by response surface methodology

CuO nano-flowers were synthesized and used to modify a carbon paste electrode (CPE) for voltammetric determination of fructose.

Incorporation of CuO NPs into modified UiO-66-NH2 metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with melamine for catalytic C–O coupling in the Ullmann condensation

The UiO-66-NH₂ is initially modified with melamine via a post-synthetic approach. CuO NPs are then anchored via the available functional groups on the surface of the modified MOF.

Application of nickel ferrite and cobalt ferrite magnetic nanoparticles in C–O bond formation: a comparative study between their catalytic activities

Magnetic reusable nickel- and cobalt ferrite nanoparticles were used as catalysts for the first time in the C–O coupling reaction successfully.

Palladium nanoparticles supported on natural nanozeolite clinoptilolite as a catalyst for ligand and copper-free C–C and C–O cross coupling reactions in aqueous medium

Pd⁰-nanoparticles supported on natural nanozeolite were synthesized and applied as a catalyst for the Sonogashira and Ullmann condensation coupling reactions.