The synthesis and cyclofunctionalization of (1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidene)ketones
Aim. To develop a new approach to the design of (1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidene)ketones and expansion of their synthetic potential as convenient building blocks in the reactions of [3+2]- and [3+3]-cyclization. Results and discussion. Еlectrophilic intramolecular cyclization (EIC) of N-allythioamides of β-ketoacids using phosphoric acid or iodine is a convenient synthetic method to obtain new (5-methyl- and 5-iodomethyl- 1,3-thiazolidine-2-ylidene)ketones. Cyclization of ketones with maleic anhydride leads to derivatives of 2,3-dihydropyrrolo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole. [3+3]-Cyclocondensation with methyl propiolate and dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate results in formation of the functionalized [1,3]thiazolo[3,2-a]pyridine derivatives. Experimental part. (5-Methyl- and 5-iodomethyl-1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidene)ketones were synthesized from N-allylthioamides using phosphoric acid or iodine in chloroform. (1,3-Thiazolidin-2-ylidene)ketones react with maleic anhydride, methyl acetylenecarboxylate or dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate resulting in a 2,3-dihydropyrrolo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5(6H)-one and 2,3-dihydro-5H-[1,3]thiazolo[3,2-a]pyridine derivatives. Conclusions. A convenient method of [5-methyl- and 5-iodomethyl-1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidene]ketones preparation based on the EIC of N-allylthioamides of β-ketoacids has been developed using phosphoric acid and iodine. The (1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidene)ketones synthesized can be useful in cyclization reactions leading to functional pyrrolo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole and [1,3]thiazolo[3,2-a]pyridine derivatives.