Recent developments on microwave-assisted organic synthesis of nitrogen- and oxygen-containing preferred heterocyclic scaffolds

In recent decades, the utilization of microwave energy has experienced an extraordinary surge, leading to the introduction of innovative and revolutionary applications across various fields of chemistry such as medicinal chemistry, materials science, organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry. Herein, we provide a comprehensive literature review on the microwave-assisted organic synthesis of selected heterocycles. We highlight the use of microwave irradiation as an effective method for constructing a diverse range of molecules with high yield and selectivity. We also emphasize the impact of microwave irradiation on the efficient synthesis of N- and O-containing heterocycles that possess bioactive properties, such as anti-cancer, anti-proliferative, and anti-tumor activities. Specific attention is given to the efficient synthesis of pyrazolopyrimidines-, coumarin-, quinoline-, and isatin-based scaffolds, which have been extensively studied for their potential in drug discovery. The article provides valuable insights into the recent synthetic protocols and trends for the development of new drugs using heterocyclic molecules.

MOF-5 as a highly efficient and recyclable catalyst for one pot synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted quinoline derivatives

An approach was developed for the synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted quinoline derivatives via a one pot three-component reaction of aromatic amines, aldehydes and alkynes catalyzed by MOF-5 under solvent-free conditions.

Synthesis of substituted 4-hydroxyalkyl-quinoline derivatives by a three-component reaction using CuCl/AuCl as sequential catalysts

A new method to construct 4-hydroxyalkyl-quinoline derivatives is described via Cu(i) and Au(i) sequential catalyzed cyclization of anilines with aldehyde derivatives and aliphatic alkynes, respectively.

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Bioactive Six-Membered Heterocycles and Their Fused Analogues

This review describes the formation of six-membered heterocyclic compounds and their fused analogues under microwave activation using modern organic transformations including cyclocondensation, cycloaddition, multicomponents and other modular reactions. The review is divided according to the main heterocycle types in order of increasing complexity, starting with heterocyclic systems containing one, two and three heteroatoms and their fused analogues. Recent microwave applications are reviewed, with special focus on the chemistry of bioactive compounds. Selected examples from the 2006 to 2015 literature are discussed.

Combinatorial synthesis of spiro[indoline-3,2′-pyrrole] derivatives via a three-component reaction under catalyst-free conditions

Reported here is a convenient catalyst-free method for preparing a series of spiro[indoline-3,2′-pyrroles] from a three-component reaction of isatins, α-amino acid and phenylpropiolic acid esters in refluxing isopropanol with high regioselectivity and yields.

A facile access to novel heterocyclic analogues of chalcone from newly synthesized ketone containing isoxazole and a benzoxazinone ring

A series of novel heterocyclic analogs of chalcone containing isoxazole and benzoxazinone ring as a prime motif was rationally designed and synthesized. There is nothing in the literature about such α,β-unsaturated ketones.