Synthesis of Oxa-aza- and Bis-oxathiaaza[3.3.3]propellanes from Dicyanomethylene-1,3-indanedione and 2,5-Dithiobiureas

摘要

An efficient route for the synthesis of oxa-aza-and bis-oxathiaaza[3.3.3]propellanes via reactions of symmetrical and unsymmetrical N-1,N-2-disubstituted hydrazine-1,2-dicarbothioamides (2,5-dithiobiureas) with (1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-ylidene) propanedinitrile in tetrahydrofuran is described. The rationale behind these conversions involving nucleophilic addition on the dicyanomethylene carbon atom is presented. The structures of these unusual products are confirmed by X-ray crystal structure analysis.