Intramolecular cyclization of delta-iminoacetylenes : a new entry to pyrazino[1,2-a]indoles
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2005
Citazione:
Intramolecular cyclization of delta-iminoacetylenes : a new entry to pyrazino[1,2-a]indoles / G. Abbiati, A. Arcadi, A. Bellinazzi, E.M. Beccalli, E. Rossi, S. Zanzola. - In: JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. - ISSN 0022-3263. - 70:10(2005 Mar), pp. 4088-4095.
Abstract:
The synthesis of the pyrazino[1,2-α]indole nucleus was achieved by intramolecular cyclization of several 2-carbonyl-1-propargylindoles in the presence of ammonia. The reaction conditions were optimized using microwave heating and a pool of catalysts. Cyclization of 1-alkynylindole-2-carbaldehydes was easily accomplished under standard heating conditions, whereas microwave heating contributed to reduced reaction times and improved overall yields. Moreover, a fine-tuning of the microwave irradiation time made possible the selective synthesis of both pyrazino[1,2-α]indole isomers. TiCl4 proved the catalytic system of choice to achieve pyrazinoindoles in satisfactory yields starting from 1-alkynyl-2-acetylindoles and 1-alkynyl-2-benzoylindole derivatives. Also in these cases, microwave heating contributed to faster reactions and improved yields. The uncatalyzed versus catalyzed reaction mechanism is discussed.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Organic-synthesis; titanium tetrachloride; carbonyl-compounds; beta-carbolines; alkynes; amines; hydroamination; 4-pentynones; heterocycles; derivates
Elenco autori:
G. Abbiati, A. Arcadi, A. Bellinazzi, E.M. Beccalli, E. Rossi, S. Zanzola
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