Cu（I）-Catalyzed Synthesis of 2-Substituted Benzimidazoles from 2-lodoanilines and Amides

A novel and efficient approach to the synthesis of 2-substituted benzimidazoles has been developed via CuI/DMEDA-catalyzed coupling reaction and post-cyclization with glacial acetic acid from readily available 2-iodoanilines and amides. This method is suitable for the construction of a variety of benzimidazoles in moderate to good yields under short reaction times.

Search for New AntiphytovirucidesⅣ.Synthesis of 2-(2'-Hydroxyphenyl)-5(6)-substituted benzimidazole Derivatives

A convenient method to synthesize substituted 2 (2' hydroxyphenyl) benzimidazoles is reported. Six title compounds have been synthesized by the reaction of salicylic acid and 4 substituted o phenylenediamine in the presence pyridine POCl 3 . Three compounds were tested as plant virucide against tobacco mosaic virus and they exhibited some activities.

Glyoxylic acid as catalyst:A simple selective synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles in aqueous media

Glyoxylic acid （5 mol%） performs as a novel highly water-soluble catalyst for the synthesis of 2-aryl-l-arylmethyl-lH- benzimidazoles from a wide range of substituted o-phenylenediamines and various substituted aldehydes in good to excellent isolated yields （85-95%） using water as solvent at ambient temperature. The remarkable advantages offered by this method are easily and inexpensive available catalyst, simple procedure, mild conditions, much faster （20--40 rain） reactions and excellent yields of products.

Synthesis and antibacterial activity of C-2(S)-substituted pleuromutilin derivatives

In order to probe the effect of C-2(S)-substituted groups in the antibacterial activity,a series of novel C-2(S)-substituted pleuromutilin analogues of SB-225586 were synthesized and evaluated for their in vitro antibacterial activity.The results of antibacterial activities indicated that C-2(S)-substituted pleuromutilin derivatives retained appreciable antibacterial activity,and the 2-fluorination compounds 6a and 6b are more potent than the corresponding 2-hydroxylation analogues 7a and 7b.

A simple and efficient synthesis of 2-substituted benzothiazoles catalyzed by H_2O_2/HCl

A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of substituted benzothiazoles through condensation of 2-aminothiophenol with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of H2O2/HCl system in ethanol at room temperature is described. The target compounds have been characterized by ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR, IR and MS. Short reaction time, easy and quick isolation of the products, and excellent yields are the main advantages of this procedure.

Synthesis and anti-HBV activity of novel 5-substituted pyridin-2(1H)-one derivatives

Four novel 5-substituted pyridine-2(1H)-one derivatives were designed and synthesized by using addition-elimination reactions.The structures of these novelly synthesized compounds were verified by ~1H NMR,ESI-MS and single crystal X-ray diffraction.Furthermore,all four compounds(most notably compound 7a) were found to be highly efficient against hepatitis B virus (HBV) in cultured HepG2 2.2.15 cell,making them promising drug candidates for potential bioactive molecule against hepatitis B.

Ga(ClO_4)_3-catalyzed Reaction of 1,2-Diamines and α-Bromoketones:Synthesis of 2-Substituted Quinoxalines

Ga（ClO4）3-catalyzed reaction of 1,2-aryldiamines and α-bromoketones to afford 2-substituted quinoxalines in good yields is described.The reaction proceeded via grinding process with 10%（molar fraction） catalyst under solvent-free conditions at room temperature.For unsymmetrical o-phenylenediamines bearing electron-withdrawing groups,regio-selective quinoxalines were obtained.

Synthesis of 2-Phenyl-10-substituted Hymenialdisine Derivatives

A series of novel 2-phenyl-10-substituted hymenialdisine derivatives was synthesized via the micro-wave-assisted Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions of the 2-phenyl derivative of hymenialdisine and boronic acid, which enabled the successful introduction of electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups to the 2-phenyl- hymenialdisine derivatives in good yields.

Syntheses of 2- or 6-Substituted Chromones and Chromone Ring-opening Reaction in Polyphosphoric Acid

In an attempt to find new antitumor agents,a novel class of chromone compounds with a benzimidazole or a benzoxazole ring in positions 2 or 6 were synthesized via condensation in polyphosphoric acid(PPA) by using chromone acids as the starting materials. During the preparation process,it was found that PPA could cleave the chromone ring to produce a ring-opening compound(6). The molar ratio of the chromone compound(5) to the ring-opening compound(6) varied with the change of reaction temperature and time. Based on MTT protocol,the antitumor activity of each of the compounds obtained was evaluated against three human cancer cell lines: KB(oral epidermal),A2780(ovary) and Bel7402(liver). The IC_ 50 varied from 54.7 μmol/L to more than 180 μmol/L.

SYNTHESIS OF 4-SUBSTITUTED (OR 4-SPIRO) 3-OXABICYCLO[3.1.0]HEXAN-2-ONE

Cyclopropanedicarboxylic anhydride can be converted to 4-substituted (or 4-spiro-)3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one by addition of Grignard (or α,ω-di-Crignard) reagents in ether or tetrahydrofuran solution.

Green and High Efficient Synthesis of 2-Aryl Benzimidazoles: Reaction of Arylidene Malononitrile and 1,2-Phenylenediamine Derivatives in Water or Solvent-Free Conditions

A fast, high efficiency and environmentally friendly procedure for the synthesis of 2-aryl benzim-idazole derivatives has been reported. Reaction between 1,2-phenylenediamine derivatives and arylidene malononitrile under aqueous media and also solvent-free conditions generates 2-aryl benzimidazole derivatives with a high yield.

Synthesis, Electrochemistry and Antitumor Activity of 1’H, 3’H(Me)-spiro-[(aza)benzimidazoline-2’, 3-(1,2-diferrocenylcyclopropenes)], 2-(1,2-Diferrocenylvinyl)benz- and Azabenzimidazoles

A new method of synthesis of 2-(1,2-diferrocenylvinyl)benz- and azabenzimidazoles (3a-f), (4a-f) and 1’H,3’H(Me)-spiro-[(aza)benzimidazoline-2’,3-(1,2-diferrocenylcyclopropenes)] (5a-f) via reactions of diferrocenyl(methylsulfanyl)cyclopropenylium iodide (1) with aromatic o-diamines (2a-f) in the presence of Et3N (80°C - 82°C) is described. The structures of the resultant compounds are established using IR, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. The structure of one compound, cis-2-(1,2-diferrocenylvinyl)-1-methylbenzimidazole (3b), is confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis. The electrochemical properties of compounds 3a, 3b, 3d and 5f are investigated using cyclic square wave voltammetry. Two electrochemical processes (I-II), attributed to oxidation of the ferrocene moieties, and the values of E0’(I), E0’(II), DE0’(II-I) and comporportionation constant Kcom are reported. The bioactivities of seven compounds 3a, 3c-f, 5d, 5f are evaluated. Compound 5f is the most active compound with a modest cytotoxic activity against six human cancer cell lines: U-251 (glioma), PC-3 (prostate cancer), K-562 (leukemia), HCT-15 (colon cancer), MCF-7 (breast cancer) and SKLU-1 (lung cancer).

三维超分子化合物[2-(3-pyridyl)benzimidazoleH_2]_2^(4+)·[Cd_2Cl_8]^(4-)的水热合成、晶体结构及发光性质

将邻苯二胺、3-吡啶甲酸与二氯化镉在1∶1的盐酸溶液中经水热反应,合成了一种超分子化合物[2-(3-pyridyl)benzimidazoleH2]24+.[Cd2Cl8]4-。通过元素分析、红外光谱、热重对其结构和性质进行了表征,用X-射线单晶衍射测定了该化合物的晶体结构。化合物晶体为单斜晶系,P21/c空间群。超分子化合物中的Cd2+与其周围4个氯离子配位,构成畸变三角锥构型的离子[CdCl4]2-,2个配阴离子[CdCl4]2-之间通过双氯桥键[Cd-Cl-Cd]构成五配位双核镉髤四元环状结构,并与2个2-(3-吡啶基)苯并咪唑两价阳离子,通过静电引力、氢键及π-π堆积作用形成三维网状超分子化合物。荧光测试表明该化合物具有较好的光致发光性能。

离子化合物｛[2-(3′-pyridyl)benzimidazoleH_2]^(2+)·[SbCl_4]^-·Cl^-｝_4的水热合成、晶体结构及抑菌活性

A new ionic compound ｛[2-(3′-pyridyl)benzimidazoleH2]2+·[SbCl4]-·Cl-｝4 was synthesized by the hy- drothermal reaction of o-diaminobenzene, nicotinic acid with SbCl3 in 1∶1 HCl solution. The structure was charac- terized by chemical analysis, elemental analysis and IR patterns. The single crystal structure was determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a=2.107 9(4) nm, b= 1.482 0(3) nm, c=2.113 4(4) nm, β=93.44(3)°, Z=4, V=6.590(2) nm3, Dc=2.001 g·cm-3, μ=2.480 mm-1, F(000)= 3840, R1=0.0468, wR2=0.1163. The single crystal structure indicates that the four chlorines coordinated to the antimony atom forms a distorted triangle bipyramid configuration together with the lone electron pair on the Sb atom. The [SbCl4]- to 2-(3′-pyridyl)benzimidazole cation and Cl- by weak interaction forms the ionic crystal. It has been proved that the title compound has antibacterial activity. CCDC: 283824.

离子化合物[2,6-bis(Benzimidazol-2-yl)pyridineH_2]^(2+)·[SbCl_5]^(2-)的合成、晶体结构及荧光性质

利用邻苯二胺、2,6-吡啶二甲酸与三氯化锑在盐酸溶液中经水热反应,合成了一种新的离子型化合物[2,6-bis(Benzimidazol-2-yl)pyridineH2]2+.[SbCl5]2-。通过化学分析、元素分析、热重分析、红外光谱及荧光光谱对结构和性质进行了表征,用X-射线单晶衍射测定了该化合物的晶体结构。化合物的晶体属三斜晶系,P1空间群。Sb3+与其周围5个氯离子配位,构成一个畸变四方锥构型[SbCl5]2-配位结构,2个配阴离子[SbCl5]2-之间通过Sb(1)…Cl(1)ii次级键形成四元环状结构,并与2,6-二(苯并咪唑-2′)吡啶两价阳离子,通过离子键及氢键形成三维网状离子化合物晶体。该化合物具有很好的荧光特性。

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Fluorescence Spectrum Studies of a Supramolecular Compound {[2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazoleH_2]^(2+)·[SbCl_5]^(2-)}_2

A new supramolecular compound, { [2-（2-pyridyl）benzimidazoleH2]2＋.[SBC15]2-}2, was synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of o-diaminobenzene, 2-pyridinecarboxylie acid and SbCl3 in 1：1 HC1 solution, and characterized by chemical analysis, elemental analysis, IR spectra, thermogravimetfic analysis and fluorescence spectra. The crystal structure was deter- mined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P211c, with a = 16.0397（13）, b = 14.3189（12）, c = 15.6370（13） A, β = 105.8980（10）°, V = 3454.0（5） A3, Z = 4, C24H22Cl10N6Sb2, Mr = 992.48, Dc = 1.909 g/cm3,/z = 2.366 mm-1, S = 1.010, F（000） = 1920, R = 0.0254 and wR = 0.0555. The coordination anion, [SbCl5]2- which is a distorted tetragonal pyramid, is composed by coordinating action with Sb3＋ ion and five adjacent chloride ions. Every four coordination anions of [SbCl5]2- form a biquaternion ring structure through the secondary bonding of Sb...Cl. Moreover, the compound adopts a three-dimensional network supramolecular structure because of the hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking between the rings and the 2-（2-pyridyl）benzimidazole divalent cations. The title compound also shows good fluorescent behaviors.

BF_3·OEt_2 Promoted Solvent-free Synthesis of Benzimidazole Derivatives

Differently substituted benzimidazoles have been synthesized in very good yields in solvent-free conditions from o-phenylenediamine and aldehydes in the presence of BF3·OEt2 as a catalyst. The method is applicable to aromatic, unsaturated and aliphatic aldehydes and to substituted o-phenylenediamines without significant differences.

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,Photophysical and Redox Properties of a Novel Ru(Ⅱ) Complex with Carbazole-grafted 2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazole

A novel Ru（Ⅱ） complex [（bpy）2Ru（PBC）]（PF6）2 （PBC = N-[4-（9-carbazole）butyl]-2-（2-pyridyl）benzimidazole） has been synthesized and verified by 1↑H NMR, elemental analysis and X-ray crystallography. The crystal （C48H40F12N8P2Ru, Mr = 1119.89） belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 13.128（4）, b = 13.814（4）, c = 14.184（4） A, α = 84.112（6）, β = 88.473（6）, γ = 78.196（6）°, Z = 2, V = 2504.6（13）A^3, Dc = 1.485 g/cm^3, F（000） = 1132, R = 0.0750 and wR = 0.1896. The Ru atom adopts a distorted-octahedral coordination geometry with the bond distances and bond angles falling in normal ranges. The complex shows an intense metal-to-ligand charge transfer （1MLCT） （dπ（Ru） →π＊（L）） transition （ε ~1.2×10^4 dm^3mol^-1cm^-1） at 457 nm in the UV-Vis absorption spectrum and a strong red phosphorescence at 632 nm in the CH3CN solution at ambient temperature. An efficient intramolecular energy transfer process from the carbazole unit to the [（bpy）2Ru（PB）]^2＋ emissive center exists by selective optical-simulation. Its electrochemical behavior shows multiplicate redox processes based on the metal center, the grafting carbazole moiety and the 2-（2-pyridyl）benzimidazole unit.

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Fluorescence Spectrum Studies of a Novel Supramolecular Compound {[2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazoleH_2]_2·[BiCl_6]·Cl}

A novel supramolecular compound,{[2-（2-pyridyl）benzimidazoleH2]2·[BiCl6]·Cl},was synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of o-phenylenediamine and α-pyridinecarboxylic acid with BiCl3 in 6.0 mol·L-1 HCl solution,and characterized by elemental analysis,IR,X-ray single-crystal diffraction and photoluminescence spectroscopy.The crystal （C24H22N6Cl7Bi,Mr= 851.61） belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a =7.2887（18）,b =9.548（2）,c= 12.469（3）,α=85.306（4）,β=82.814（4）,γ=71.349（4）°,Z=1,V=814.9（3）3,Dc=1.735 g/cm3,μ（MoKα）=6.007 mm-1,F（000）=410,R=0.0307 and wR=0.0787.The bismuth ion and six chlorine ions construct a distorted octahedral configuration.The three-dimensional supramolecular network is built from electrostatic attractions,hydrogen bonds and π-π interaction between the BiCl6 anion,Cl anion and [2-（2-pyridyl）benzimidazoleH2] cation.The photoluminescence spectroscopy study shows that the title compound has a blue fluorescent emission at 450 nm in the solid state.