Synthesis of Spiro Dihydrofurans and 1,8-Dioxo-xanthenes via DABCO Catalyzed Tandem Reaction of Aldehyde with Cyclohexane-1,3-dione and Dimedone

The 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane（DABCO） catalyzed reaction of cyclohexane-1,3-dione or dimedone with various aldehydes in acetonitrile resulted in the polysubstituted tetraketones, spiro dihydrofurans or 1,8-dioxo-xanthenes derivatives as main products respectively according to the structure of reactants and reaction conditions.

A H_(4)SiW_(12)O_(40)-catalyzed three-component tandem reaction for the synthesis of 3,3-disubstituted isoindolinones

A H_(4)SiW_(12)O_(40)-catalyzed three-component tandem reaction of 2-acylbenzoic acids,primary amines and phosphine oxides to form 3,3-disubstituted isoindolinones was developed.By employing A H_(4)SiW_(12)O_(40)as the catalyst and dimethyl carbonate(DMC)as the solvent,a diverse range of 2-acylbenzoic acid derivatives and primary amines worked well to give the C3-phosphinoyl-functionalized 3,3-disubstituted isoindolinones with the yield range of 61%-87%.Advantages of this transformation include green catalyst and solvent,available starting materials,broad substrate scope,high efficiency and operational simplicity with water as the sole by-product.The strategy achieved an efficient and green molecular fragment assembly to access isoindolinones,which would provide opportunities for the synthesis of potential biologically active molecules in a green manner.

Enantioselective synthesis of tetrasubstituted allenes via addition/arylation tandem reaction of 2-activated 1,3-enynes

We report the development of a new class of multifunctional chiral guanidine/Pd(0)catalyst system for 1,4-addition/arylation tandem reaction.A variety of tetra-substituted allenes were readily accessible from three-component“one-pot”transformations of acyclic or cyclic 2-activated 1,3-enynes,malonates and halobenzenes under mild reaction conditions.High levels of yield and enantioselectivity were achieved in the construction of stereogenic center and axis using readily available acyclic guanidineamides.The mechanistic studies suggest that the guanidine/Pd(0)collaboration has obvious synergism to both base-dominated conjugate addition,and Pd(0)-dominated Heck-type reaction.

An Efficient Synthesis of 2-Substituted Benzoxazoles via RuCl3.3H2O Catalyzed Tandem Reactions in Ionic Liquid

An efficient synthesis of 2-substituted benzoxazoles through RuCl3·3H2O catalyzed, air oxidized tandem reactions of 2-aminophenols and aldehydes in [bmim]BF4 was developed. This synthetic strategy has such advantages as mild reaction conditions, cost-free oxidant, readily available starting materials, and recyclable catalyst and solvent. As an application, it was successfully used in the synthesis of the unreported 5-（benzoxazol-2-yl）-2＇-deoxyuridines with potential biological activities.

Ring strain strategy for the control of regioselectivity. Goldcatalyzed anti-Markovnikov cycloisomerization initiated tandem reactions of alkynes

Gold-catalyzed nucleophilic addition to terminal alkynes has received considerable interest in the past decade, as this chemistry offers a highly efficient and regioselective way for CAC, CAH and CAX bond formation. However, such a nucleophilic addition mainly involves a Markovnikov addition. In this short review, the recent progress of the gold-catalyzed 5-endo-dig cycloisomerization-initiated tandem reactions by utilizing the steric strain in ring formation to achieve an anti-Markovnikov regioselectivity was reviewed, including the scope of reactions, mechanism and synthetic applications.

Synthesis of symmetrical 1,3-diynes via tandem reaction of (Z)-arylvinyl bromides in the presence of DBU and CuI

Microwave-assisted tandem reaction of（Z）-arylvinyl bromides involving an elimination and homocoupling in the presence of DBU and Cul in DMF affords a variety of symmetrical 1,3-diynes in good to excellent yields.This tandem process,eliminating the need of volatile and savory terminal alkynes,provides an alternative to the conventional homocoupling methods for the synthesis of symmetrical 1,3-diynes.

Multifunctional Gold Nanoparticles@Imidazolium-Based Cationic Covalent Triazine Frameworks for Efficient Tandem Reactions

Tandem catalytic reactions have attracted extensive interest because of their ability to reduce reaction steps,energy consumption,and waste.However,the construction of highly efficient tandem catalytic systems is still a significant challenge due to the problematic integration of multiple active sites in one reaction system and the incompatibility of different reaction conditions.Although metal nanoparticles(MNPs)supported on porous framework materials have shown excellent catalytic performances in various reactions,their cooperative catalysis for tandem reactions is rarely reported.

AgOTf-Catalyzed Tandem Reaction of Oxabenzonorborna- dienes with Arylacetylenes

A tandem isomerization/hydroarylation reaction of oxabenzonorbomadienes and arylacetylenes was realized by using AgOTf as catalyst. 1,1-Diarylethylenes could be easily generated as products in moderate to good yields in this tandem reaction.

Stereoselective Michael Addition and Michael-aldol Tandem Reaction of Diorganyl Diselenides or Disulfides with Conju-gated Alkynones Mediated by Samarium Diiodide

Stereoselective Michael addition and Michael-aldol tandem reaction of diorganyl diselenides and disulfides with conjugated alkynones mediated by samarium diiodide were studied. The reaction temperature was critical for the stereoselectivity. -Organylselenoalkenones or -organylthioalkenones and ?-organylselenoallylic alcohols or ?-organylthioallylic alcohols were prepared in good yields.

Bi(OTf)3-catalyzed tandem reaction of naphthols with β,γ-unsaturated a-ketoesters.Efficient synthesis of functionalized 4H-chromenes

An efficient synthesis of functionalized 4H-chromenes by the tandem reaction of β,γ-unsaturated α- ketoesters with 2-naphthols, 1 -naphthols, and 1,3-dihydroxynaphthalenes has been accomplished with high selectivity and excellent yields in the presence of a catalytic amount of bismuth triflate [Bi（OTf）3, 5 mol%] under mild conditions. The functionalized 4H-chromene synthesis and our previous 2H- chromene hemiacetal synthesis could complement each other to enrich reaction diversity.

An Efficient Synthesis of Spiroquinoxalinones via Tandem Reactions

A mild and efficient synthesis of spiroquinoxalinones via tandem condensation of chlorooxoindoline 1 with benzene-1,2-diamines 2 is described.And a plausible mechanism for the reaction is proposed.

Spatial compartmentalization of metal nanoparticles within metal-organic frameworks for tandem reaction

Fabrication of multifunctional catalysts has always been the pursuit of synthetic chemists due to their efficiency,cost-effectiveness,and environmental friendliness.However,it is difficult to control multi-step reactions in one-pot,especially the spatial compartmentalization of incompatible active sites.Herein,we constructed metal-organic framework(MOF)composites which regulate the location distribution of metal nanoparticles according to the reaction path and coupled with the diffusion of substrates to achieve tandem reaction.The designed UiO-66-Pt-Au catalyst showed good activity and selectivity in hydrosilylation-hydrogenation tandem reaction,because the uniform microporous structures can control the diffusion path of reactants and intermediates,and Pt and Au nanoparticles were arranged in core-shell spatial distribution in UiO-66.By contrast,the low selectivity of catalysts with random deposition and physical mixture demonstrated the significance of artificial control to the spatial compartmentalization of active sites in tandem catalytic reactions,which provides a powerful approach for designing high-performance and multifunctional heterogeneous catalysts.

Visible light induced tandem reactions:An efficient one pot strategy for constructing quinazolinones using in-situ formed aldehydes under photocatalyst-free and room-temperature conditions

A facile tandem route has been developed for constructing quinazolinones from various aminobenzamides and in-situ generated aldehydes.Visible light was found to play a dual role:first oxidizes the alcohol to the aldehyde and then facilitates its cyclization with o-substituted aniline.Furthermore,alcohols are perfe ct alternatives to aldehydes because they are greene r,more available,more economical,more stable,and less toxic tha n aldehydes.The first reaction step continuously provides material for the second step,which effectively reduces loss through volatilization,oxidation,and polymerization of the aldehyde,while avoiding its toxicity.A variety of quinazolinones can be prepared in the presence of visible light without any additional photocatalyst.The developed synthesis protocol proceeds with the merits of mild conditions,broad substrate scope,operational simplicity,a nd high atom efficiency,with an eco-energy source under metal-free,photocatalyst-free,and ambient conditions.

Copper-catalyzed tandem reaction of 2-bromobenzyl bromides with 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds leading to 4H-chromenes

A Cu（I）-catalyzed one-pot tandem reaction of 2-bromobenzyl bromides with 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds leading to 4H- chromene derivatives has been developed. This new approach toward 4H-chromenes combines several reactions in one pot and builds molecular complexity from readily available starting materials.

Novel Tandem Three Consecutive Reactions: Aza-Wittig, Imine Condensation and Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Strategy to Indolizine Synthesis

Reaction of ethyl (Z)-3-(heteroaryl/aryl)-2-((triphenyl-λ5-phosphaneylidene) amino) acrylates intermediates with 2,3-thiophenedicarboxaldehyde was used in novel Tandem three consecutive reactions: aza-Wittig, imine condensation and electrophilic heteroaromatic cyclization to obtain a series of indolizines. A tentative mechanism of this reaction is proposed.

A bifunctional rosin-derived thiourea catalyzed asymmetric tandem reaction and its new mechanism

A direct asymmetric tandem reaction of a-nitro ketones with b g-unsaturated a-ketoesters was found to be catalyzed by a bifunctional rosin-derived thiourea and gave 5-nitro-2-actoxyl-2-pentenates in excellent ee values and yields,a much better result than previously reported.Furthermore,through theoretical analysis,literature research and experimental verifications,a new mechanism involving an inverse-electron-demand Diels–Alder（IEDDAR） and a retro-Henry reaction was proposed.

Tandem Reaction of Deprotonation-Oxidation-Wittig Reaction: Stereoselective Synthesis of (E)-α,β-Unsaturated Enoates

Phosphonium or arsonium salt with primary alcohol can undergo the tandem reaction of deprotonation-oxidation-Wittig reaction in the presence of sodium hydroxide and manganese dioxide, providing a general and efficient method for the stereoselective synthesis of (E) -α, β-unsaturated enoates.

An altemative synthetic approach towards erythrinan and homoerythrinan alkaloids by tandem semipinacol/intramolecular Schmidt reaction

An alternative construction of A-B-D ring-system of erythrinan and homoerythrinan alkaloids by TiCl4-mediated tandem semipinacol/intramolecular Schmidt reaction of α-siloxyepoxyazide was addressed and the unusual epoxidation stereoselectivity was observed in preparation of the substrate once again.

SYNTHESIS OF A POTENTIAL ANTIFEEDANT SESOUITERPENE INTERMEDIATE FROM A NEW TERPENOID A, B-RING SYNTHON BY TANDEM NICHAEL REACTION

An efficient synthesis of functionalized 6-decalone 16, starting from a dienolate anion 3a via a tandem Michael reaction, is described. 16 could be used as a potential intermediate for synthesis of drimane related sesquiterpenes.

Metal-Free Synthesis of 2-Aminobenzothiazoles via I2-Catalyzed Tandem Cyclization Reaction of Amines and Carbon Disulfide

Comprehensive Summary,A convenient approach for the construction of 2-aminobenzothiazoles via I2-catalyzed tandem cyclization reaction of amines and carbon disulfide has been developed.The present approach starts from simple and readily available starting materials,affording a series of 2-aminobenzothiazoles in up to 89%yields under metal-free conditions.In this work,C—H/N—H functionalization was achieved and multiple C-hetero bonds were successfully constructed in one pot.