Perylenequinonoid-Catalyzed [4 + 1] and [4 + 2] Annulations of Azoalkenes: Photocatalytic Access to 1,2,3-Thiadiazole/1,4,5,6-Tetrahydropyridazine Derivatives

J Org Chem. 2019 Jun 21;84(12):7711-7721. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.9b00545. Epub 2019 May 31.

Abstract

Nitrogen-containing heterocycles are especially considered "privileged" structural scaffolds for the development of new drugs. However, traditional methods of organic synthesis are mainly based on thermal cycloaddition reaction; thus, the exploration of new strategies for the rapid assembly of N-heterocycles under mild conditions is highly desirable. Here, we developed a new method that visible light along with 1 mol % cercosporin, which is one of the perylenequinonoid pigments with excellent properties of photosensitization and can be easily produced by a new isolated endophytic fungus Cercospora sp. JNU001 strain with high yield through microbial fermentation, catalyzes the synthesis of 1,2,3-thiadiazoles and 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridazines by a photocatalytic process with good regioselectivity and broad functional-group compatibility under mild conditions. Thus, a bridge between microbial fermentation and organic photocatalysis for the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocycles was set up in a sustainable, environmentally friendly manner.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't