Base-promoted new C–C bond formation: an expedient route for the preparation of thiazolo- and imidazolo-pyridinones via Michael addition

Nitroenediamines (EDAMs), and N-methyl-1-(methylthio)-2-nitroethenamine (NMSM) derivatives: scaffolds for heterocycle molecular diversity (update from 2012 to 2021)

This review highlights recent heterocyclization of the nitroenediamine derivatives based on catalyst and catalyst-free approaches from 2012 onwards.

NitroketeneN,S-acetals: synergistic building blocks for the synthesis of heterocycles

The development of novel heterocyclic compounds from simple and easily accessible starting components is of significant importance in medicinal chemistry. Due to the presence of active chromophores and potent pharmacological activities, nitroketene N,S-acetals have emerged as a fascinating building block in organic synthesis. The synergistic skeleton of these acetals and the presence of electron-donating as well as electron-withdrawing groups lead to the generation of distinctive structural features and are highly useful for building diverse heterocyclic rings. This review highlights the preparation of different nitroketene N,S-acetals and their applications in the synthesis of diverse heterocyclic compounds.

This review highlights the synthesis of several kinds of nitroketene N,S-acetals and their applications in the synthesis of different kinds of heterocyclic compounds.

Simple synthesis of new imidazopyridinone, pyridopyrimidinone, and thiazolopyridinone derivatives and optimization of reaction parameters using response surface methodology

The reaction between ketene animal/ketene N,S-acetals (derived from diamines/cysteamine hydrochloride and 1,1-bis(methylthio)-2-nitroethene) with aromatic aldehydes, and Meldrum's acid led to the title compounds. The reaction conditions were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). The two independent variables (temperature and water content of aqueous ethanol), and the responses (yield of product and reaction time) were studied. The range of each parameter selected was: T = 25–100 °C and water = 0–100%. The optimal values were: T = 72 °C and water = 33%. This work offers significant advantages including use of a green solvent, experimental simplicity, absence of catalyst, a simple work-up and purification process, moderate to good yields, and preparation of potentially bioactive compounds.

The one-pot reaction of various diamines with cysteamine hydrochloride or 1,1-bis(methylthio)-2-nitroethene, aromatic aldehydes, and Meldrum's acid led to pyridone compounds in good yields. The reaction conditions were optimized using response surface method.