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The synthesis of imidazol[2,1-b]benzothiazoles catalyzed by perovskites namely Ni-doped LaMnO3 is reported. The conditions are tolerant of many functionalities. The perovskites were recyclable up to 3 times while structure was still remained.

Direct sulfenylation of pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines with diaryl disulfides was reported for the first time. A wide range of functionalities was compatible with reaction conditions.

We report a method for directed ortho-arylation of N-aryl pyrazoles with arylboronic acids. Reactions proceeded in the presence of a Co(hfacac)2 catalyst, CeSO4 oxidant, and HFIP solvent. Functionalities such as nitro, ester, bromo, and ketone groups were compatible with the reaction conditions. Using heterocycles including thiophene and carbazole was also feasible.

Retraction of ‘New synthesis of 2-aroylbenzothiazoles via metal-free domino transformations of anilines, acetophenones, and elemental sulfur’ by Tien V. Huynh et al., RSC Adv., 2020, 10, 18423–18433, https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA01750G.

Fused thieno[3,2-d]thiazoles were synthesized via a coupling of acetophenone ketoximes, arylacetic acids, and elemental sulfur in the presence of Li2CO3 base. Functionalities including chloro, bromo, fluoro, trifluoromethyl, and pyridyl groups were compatible with reaction conditions. High yields and excellent regioselectivities were obtained even if meta-substituted ketoxime acetates were used. Ethyl esters of heteroarylacetic acids were competent substrates, which is very rare in the literature. Our method would offer a convenient protocol to afford polyheterocyclic structures from simple substrates.

A new synthesis of 2-aroylbenzothiazoles via iodine-promoted domino transformations of anilines, acetophenones, and elemental sulfur was demonstrated. The highlights of this tandem synthesis are (1) easily available anilines and acetophenones as feedstock; (2) transition metal-free conditions; (3) inexpensive, nontoxic, easy handling, and abundant elemental sulfur as a building block. This synthetic strategy would complement the existing methods in the synthesis of this important heterocyclic scaffold. To our best knowledge, the formation of 2-aroylbenzothiazoles from simple anilines, acetophenones, and elemental sulfur was not previously reported in the literature.

A simple method for coupling of anilines, acetophenones, and elemental sulfur to afford N-arylthioglyoxamides has been developed. Reactions proceeded in the presence of Na2SO3 and DMSO, thus eliminating the need for transition metals and external oxidants. Functionalities such as halogen, ester, methylthio, and heterocycle groups were compatible with the conditions. Electron-poor acetophenones sometimes gave isosteric glyoxamides.

An efficient metal-free synthesis of 2,4-substituted quinazolines via a hydrogen peroxide-mediated one-pot three-component reaction of 2-aminoaryl ketones, aldehydes, and ammonium acetate has been developed. The transformation proceeded readily under mild conditions in the presence of commercially available hydrogen peroxide. The significant advantages of this approach are (1) the readily available atom-efficient and green hydrogen peroxide as oxidant; (2) no transition metal catalyst is required; (3) mild reaction conditions; and (4) wide substrate scope. To the best of our knowledge, utilizing hydrogen peroxide as an atom-efficient and green oxidant for the synthesis of 2,4-substituted quinazolines has not previously been reported in the literature. This method is complementary to previous protocols for the synthesis of 2,4-substituted quinazolines.

We report a method for directed

We report a method for addition of α-bromophenylacetic acids to vinyl CC bonds in styrenes to afford γ-lactones. Reactions employed a simple cobalt catalyst Co(NO3)2·6H2O in the presence of dipivaloylmethane (dpm) ligand. Many functionalities including halogen, ester, and nitro groups were compatible with reaction conditions. If α-bromoesters were used, vinylacetates were the major products.

A simple method for coupling of anilines, acetophenones, and elemental sulfur to afford

An La0.6Sr0.4CoO3 strontium-doped lanthanum cobaltite perovskite was prepared via a gelation and calcination approach and used as a heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of triphenylpyridines via the cyclization reaction between ketoximes and phenylacetic acids. The transformation proceeded via the oxidative functionalization of the sp3 C–H bond in phenylacetic acid. The La0.6Sr0.4CoO3 catalyst demonstrated a superior performance to that of the pristine LaCoCO3 as well as a series of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. Furthermore, the La0.6Sr0.4CoO3 catalyst was facilely recovered and reused without considerable decline in its catalytic efficiency. To the best of our knowledge, the combination of ketoximes with easily available phenylacetic acids is novel.

A Friedlander-based method for transition-metal free, aerobic synthesis of chromene-fused quinolinones is reported. The coupling of 4-hydrocoumarins and 2-aminobenzyl alcohols proceeds in the presence of acetic acid solvent and oxygen oxidant, affording 6H-chromeno[4,3-b]quinolin-6-ones in good to excellent yields. The reactions are tolerant of functionalities such as alkyl, methoxy, bromo, chloro, and N-heterocycle. Isosteric cyclic 1,3-diketones and 2-amino acetophenones also give fused quinolinones under reaction conditions. The method herein offers a rapid and benign synthesis of hitherto challenging N-heterocycles. To our best knowledge, such a convenient pathway to obtain chromene-fused quinolinones have not been known in the literature.

Direct synthesis of imidazothiones from simple, commercial substrates is not known. We report a method for the condensation of acetophenones, elemental sulfur, and ammonium acetate as a nitrogen source to obtain the hitherto challenging five-membered heterocycles. Functionalities such as halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, methylthio, and heteroaryl groups were well tolerated.

A new synthesis of 2-aroylbenzothiazoles

A Friedländer-based method for transition-metal free, aerobic synthesis of chromene-fused quinolinones is reported. The coupling of 4-hydrocoumarins and 2-aminobenzyl alcohols proceeds in the presence of acetic acid solvent and oxygen oxidant, affording 6

A metal–organic framework Fe3O(BDC)3 was synthesized and used as a recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the direct arylation of azoles with benzaldehydes. Following this protocol, inexpensive and commercially available benzaldehydes could act as an aryl source for the transformation, replacing the aryl halides normally employed in the conventional cross-coupling reactions. The catalyst disclosed higher catalytic productivity for the formation of aryl-substituted azoles than various MOFs and diverse homogeneous iron catalysts. The conversion was considerably regulated by the solvent and the oxidant, and the combination of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone with di-tert-butyl peroxide offered the best yield. Heterogeneous catalysis was verified for the reaction, and the production of aryl-substituted azoles was only feasible in the presence of the iron framework. It was possible to reuse the catalyst for the direct arylation of azoles with aldehydes while its catalytic activity was preserved for multiple cycles. To our best judgment, this direct arylation of azoles with aldehydes utilizing solid catalysts has not been previously reported.

The metal–organic framework MIL-68(In) has emerged as a productive heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of 2-nitro-3-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines via oxidative amination between 2-aminopyridines and nitroalkenes using air as an oxidation agent. The catalyst displayed impressively higher efficiency for the generation of 2-nitro-3-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines than various other MOFs and several common homogeneous catalysts. Heterogeneous catalysis was verified for the reaction of 2-aminopyridines with nitroalkenes employing the framework-based catalyst. It was possible to collect and reuse the catalyst for the production of 2-nitro-3-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines without a pronounced deterioration in catalytic efficiency. To the best of our knowledge, the preparation of 2-nitro-3-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines has not been formerly conducted utilizing heterogeneous catalysts. Furthermore, indium-based catalysts were not previously employed for this transformation.

Correction for ‘Cobalt-catalyzed, directed arylation of C–H bonds in N-aryl pyrazoles’ by Tung T. Nguyen et al., RSC Adv., 2021, 11, 9349–9352, DOI: 10.1039/D1RA00975C.

Correction for ‘Homo-condensation of acetophenones toward imidazothiones’ by Phuc Hoang Pham et al., RSC Adv., 2020, 10, 40225–40228, DOI: 10.1039/D0RA03047C.

An aerobic coupling of 2-aminopyrimidines or 2-aminopyridines with