Copper-Mediated Cyclization of o-Hydroxyaryl Enaminones with 3-Indoleacetic Acids toward the Synthesis of 3-Indolmethyl-Chromones

J Org Chem. 2022 Jul 15;87(14):9270-9281. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c01005. Epub 2022 Jul 5.

Abstract

Here, we describe a copper-mediated tandem decarboxylative coupling/annulation protocol of o-hydroxyaryl enaminones with 3-indoleacetic acids. A series of 3-indolmethyl-chromones were afforded in up to 97% yield. A one-pot method for 3-indolmethyl-chromones from o-hydroxy acetophenones, N, N-dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal, and 3-indoleacetic acids was also developed. Derivatization of the products was conducted to provide various indolmethyl-substituted pyrimidines. Moreover, a biological evaluation revealed that some compounds had anti-influenza viral activities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromones* / pharmacology
  • Copper*
  • Cyclization
  • Indoleacetic Acids
  • Pyrimidines

Substances

  • Chromones
  • Indoleacetic Acids
  • Pyrimidines
  • Copper