Synthesis of Cyclic Azomethine Imines by Cycloaddition Reactions of N-Isocyanates and N-Isothiocyanates

Org Lett. 2016 Aug 5;18(15):3778-81. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b01788. Epub 2016 Jul 26.

Abstract

Various nitrogen-substituted iso(thio)cyanates engage in [3 + 2]-cycloaddition reactions to form azomethine imines containing triazolone, triazole-thione, and pyrazole-thione cores. First, iminoisothiocyanates are shown to undergo aminothiocarbonylation reactions with strained alkenes, and a comparison with recently reported reactions of iminoisocyanates highlights their reduced reactivity. In contrast, amino(thio)carbonylation reactions of imines with iminoisocyanates and iminoisothiocyanates proved more efficient, providing access to triazolone and triazole-thione cores. The dipole products can be converted to valuable heterocyclic cores through simple derivatization reactions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't