DABCO-Catalyzed [4 + 2] Annulation of 5-Methylenehex-2-ynedioates with Electron-Deficient Alkenes

DMAP-Catalyzed [4 + 2] Annulation of Hex-5-en-2-ynoates with Electron-Poor Alkenes

Herein, we report a DMAP-catalyzed [4 + 2] annulation reaction of hex-5-en-2-ynoates 1 with electron-poor alkenes 2, which affords exocyclic olefinic cyclohexenes 3 in good yields and excellent regio-, diastereo-, and E/Z selectivities. Distinguished from previous allenoate- or alkynoate-based substrates, hex-5-en-2-ynoates 1 use the β- and ε-carbons for the bond formation, presenting new and regiodivergent C4 synthons for Lewis base-catalyzed annulations.

Recent Developments in Intermolecular Cross-Rauhut-Currier Reactions

Intermolecular cross Rauhut-Currier reactions have gained much importance in recent years. It has proved its importance through procedures involving various catalysts and resulting in complex structures with good regio- as well as stereo- selectivity. This review highlights the recent developments of these reactions, published in current years, involving both achiral and chiral catalysts to give products, having various utilities. In addition, the detailed mechanistic studies of the above-mentioned reactions are also presented.

Electrochemically Enabled Cascade Cyclization Reaction of Aromatic Aldehydes and Pyrazol-5-amines: Synthesis of Bis-pyrazolo[3,4-b:4',3'-e]pyridines

A facile method for the synthesis of bis-pyrazolo[3,4-b:4',3'-e]pyridines from easily available aromatic aldehydes and pyrazol-5-amines was developed via electrochemistry. The reaction proceeded smoothly under metal and external chemical oxidant-free conditions, giving a variety of bis-pyrazolo[3,4-b:4',3'-e]pyridines in moderate yields.