Condensation Reactions of Sulfur-Containing Chalcone Analogs

Abstract

Three-component condensation of heterocyclic chalcone analogs containing a thiophene ring with 5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione (dimedone) and ammonia at 140–145°C under pressure afforded functionalized 1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline derivatives; the corresponding triketones were formed under milder conditions (100–105°C). The condensation of 1,3-di(thiophen-2-yl)prop-2-en-1-one with dimedone and ammonia under harsh conditions unexpectedly produced functional 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-decahydroacridine derivative. Heterocyclic chalcone analogs reacted with ethyl acetoacetate in the presence of ammonia to give cyclocondensation products, ethyl 2-oxocyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylates.