Synthesis of Functionalized Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines: [3+2] Cycloaddition of N-Aminopyridines and α,β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds/Alkenes at Room Temperature

Synthesis of Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridinyl, Pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinolinyl, and Pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoquinolinyl Sulfonyl Fluorides via a [3 + 2] Annulation

A [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of N-aminopyridines, N-aminoquinolines, and N-aminoisoquinolines with 1-bromoethene-1-sulfonyl fluoride (BESF) was performed to obtain optimum yields of various useful pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridinyl, pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinolinyl, and pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoquinolinyl sulfonyl fluorides (43-90% yield). The transformation process showed broad substrate specificity, mild reaction conditions, and operational simplicity. Therefore, the reaction has great applicable value in the field of medicinal chemistry and other disciplines.

Oxidative [3+2]Cycloaddition of Alkynylphosphonates with Heterocyclic N-Imines: Synthesis of Pyrazolo[1,5-a]Pyridine-3-phosphonates

A series of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-ylphosphonates were prepared with moderate to good yields by the oxidative [3+2]cycloaddition of 2-subtituted ethynylphosphonates with in situ generated pyridinium-N-imines and their annulated analogs. 2-Aliphatic and 2-Ph acetylenes demonstrate low activity, and the corresponding pyrazolopyridines were achieved with a moderate yield in the presence of 10 mol% Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O. At the same time, tetraethyl ethynylbisphosphonate, diethyl 2-TMS- and 2-OPh-ethynylphosphonates possess much greater reactivity and the corresponding pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines, and their annulated derivatives were obtained with good to excellent yields without any catalyst. 2-Halogenated ethynylphosphonates also readily reacted with pyridinium-N-imines, forming complex mixtures containing poor amounts of 2-halogenated pyrazolopyridines.

Base-mediated [3 + 2]-cycloannulation strategy for the synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives using (E)-β-iodovinyl sulfones

Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines continue to occupy a special place in medicinal chemistry, but the direct construction of 3-sulfonyl analogues remains unexplored. Under basic conditions, pyridinium-N-amine and the corresponding dipolar aminide played a vibrant role in [3 + 2]-cycloaddition using (E)-β-iodovinyl sulfones. K₂CO₃-mediated tandem cycloannulative-desulfonylation of (E)-β-iodovinyl sulfones with 1-aminopyridinium iodide is realized to access 2-substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines in good to high yields. An essential modification of the dipolar N-tosylpyridinium imide allows the first preparative synthesis of 3-sulfonyl-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines in moderate to high yields. Of note, the metal-free protocol features a broad substrate scope with good functional group tolerance and compatibility. The efficacy of the process was proved with gram-scale reactions, and a plausible mechanism is also presented based on concrete results.

Regioselective Synthesis of Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine via TEMPO-Mediated [3 + 2] Annulation-Aromatization of N-Aminopyridines and α,β-Unsaturated Compounds

A TEMPO-mediated [3 + 2] annulation-aromatization protocol for the preparation of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines from N-aminopyridines and α,β-unsaturated compounds was developed. The procedure offered multisubstituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines in good to excellent yield with high and predictable regioselectivity. The modification of marketed drugs including Loratadine, Abiraterone, and Metochalcone, and a one-pot three-step gram scale synthesis of key intermediate for the preparation of Selpercatinib were demonstrated. Mechanism studies show that TEMPO serves both as a Lewis acid and as an oxidant.

Crystal structure analysis of ethyl 6-(4-meth-oxy-phen-yl)-1-methyl-4-methyl-sulfanyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrazolo-[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carboxyl-ate

In the title compound, C24H23N3O3S, the dihedral angle between the fused pyrazole and pyridine rings is 1.76 (7)°. The benzene and meth-oxy phenyl rings make dihedral angles of 44.8 (5) and 63.86 (5)°, respectively, with the pyrazolo-[3,4-b] pyridine moiety. An intra-molecular short S⋯O contact [3.215 (2) Å] is observed. The crystal packing features C-H⋯π inter-actions.

Copper-mediated oxidative [3 + 2]-annulation of nitroalkenes and pyridinium imines: efficient synthesis of 3-fluoro- and 3-nitro-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines

An efficient route to pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines by Cu(OAc)2-promoted oxidative [3 + 2]-annulation of nitroalkenes with in situ generated pyridinium imines is developed. The reaction with α-fluoronitroalkenes enables the first preparative synthesis of 3-fluoro-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines. Cycloaddition with α-unsubstituted nitroalkenes provides access to 3-nitro-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines in excellent yields. A broad transformation scope was demonstrated. Both electron-rich and electron-deficient nitroalkenes as well as different aminopyridinium salts can be used for the assembly of the target pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines. The related aza-heterocycles, namely, pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazines and pyrazolo[1,5-b]pyridazines, were successfully prepared via the present methodology. The possible mechanism of the reaction is discussed.

Crystal structure analysis of ethyl 3-(4-chloro-phen-yl)-1,6-dimethyl-4-methyl-sulfanyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carboxyl-ate

In the title compound, C18H18ClN3O2S, the dihedral angle between the fused pyrazole and pyridine rings is 3.81 (9)°. The benzene ring forms dihedral angles of 35.08 (10) and 36.26 (9)° with the pyrazole and pyridine rings, respectively. In the crystal, weak C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds connect mol-ecules along [100].

Catalyst-Free Synthesis of 2,4-Disubstituted-1H-imidazoles through [3 + 2] Cyclization of Vinyl Azides with Amidines

A facile and efficient route for the synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted imidazoles from benzimidamides and vinyl azides through [3 + 2] cyclization under catalyst-free conditions has been described. The method is compatible for a broad range of functional groups with good to excellent yields.

Visible-light-promoted selective C–H amination of heteroarenes with heteroaromatic amines under metal-free conditions

The regioselective C–H amination of quinoline amides (C5) and imidazopyridines (C3) under transition-metal-free conditions at room temperature with a high degree of functional group tolerance is reported.