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Crystalline salicylic acid as an efficient catalyst for ultrafast Paal–Knorr pyrrole synthesis under microwave induction
Aghapoor, Kioumars,Mohsenzadeh, Farshid,Darabi, Hossein Reza,Sayahi, Hani
, (2021/04/19)
Abstract: In this study, the viability of a wide range of crystalline aromatic and aliphatic carboxylic acids as organocatalysts has been investigated for solvent-free Paal–Knorr pyrrole synthesis under microwave activation. Among these potential catalysts, crystalline salicylic acid proved to be a remarkable catalyst because its efficiency remained high even under low microwave power irradiation or a shorter reaction time for the model reaction. The outstanding catalytic activity of salicylic acid allowed the Paal–Knorr cyclocondensation with a turnover frequency up to 1472?h?1 which is unique in the context of a metal-free homogeneous catalysis. The attractive feature of this organocatalyst is its assistance in ultrafast pyrrole synthesis with no risk of metal contamination. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] Synopsis: A green and expeditious protocol for the synthesis of 2,5-dimethylpyrroles via combination of salicylic acid as catalyst (in its solid state) and microwaves has been introduced.
Naturally occurring organic acids for organocatalytic synthesis of pyrroles via Paal–Knorr reaction
Mohsenzadeh, Farshid,Darabi, Hossein Reza,Alivand, Mahsa,Aghapoor, Kioumars,Balavar, Yadollah
, p. 5255 - 5262 (2020/09/09)
Abstract: In this study, common naturally occurring organic acids, namely oxalic, malonic, succinic, tartaric and citric acid (as safe, inexpensive, and biodegradable organocatalysts), have been employed for Paal–Knorr pyrrole synthesis. The organocatalyzed reaction proved to be effective in ethanol at 60?°C. However, the reaction rate is mainly dominated by the nature and position of functional groups on the aromatic ring of substrate. This metal-free procedure tolerates a series of functional groups and should be considered as an asset to the pharmaceutical industry since no metal contamination could take place during the synthesis of pyrrole scaffolds. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
Cascade Synthesis of Pyrroles from Nitroarenes with Benign Reductants Using a Heterogeneous Cobalt Catalyst
Ryabchuk, Pavel,Leischner, Thomas,Kreyenschulte, Carsten,Spannenberg, Anke,Junge, Kathrin,Beller, Matthias
supporting information, p. 18679 - 18685 (2020/09/02)
A bifunctional 3d-metal catalyst for the cascade synthesis of diverse pyrroles from nitroarenes is presented. The optimal catalytic system Co/NGr-C@SiO2-L is obtained by pyrolysis of a cobalt-impregnated composite followed by subsequent selective leaching. In the presence of this material, (transfer) hydrogenation of easily available nitroarenes and subsequent Paal–Knorr/Clauson-Kass condensation provides >40 pyrroles in good to high yields using dihydrogen, formic acid, or a CO/H2O mixture (WGSR conditions) as reductant. In addition to the favorable step economy, this straightforward domino process does not require any solvents or external co-catalysts. The general synthetic utility of this methodology was demonstrated on a variety of functionalized substrates including the preparation of biologically active and pharmaceutically relevant compounds, for example, (+)-Isamoltane.