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Influence of MW Irradiation on the Reaction Between (2R,7R,11S,16S)-1,8,10,17-tetraazapentacyclo[8.8.1.1.8,170.2,70.11,16]icosane and p-Substituted Phenols

Diego Quiroga, Jaime Ríos-Motta, Augusto Rivera

Organics · pp. 44–44 · Published 2 Oct 2025

10.3390/org6040044

Abstract

4,4′-substituted-2,2′-((hexahydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1,3(2H)-diyl)bis(methylene))bisphenols (1a–d) and 2,6-bis{[3-(2-hydroxy-5-substitutedbenzyl)octahydro-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl]methyl}-4-substitutedphenols (2a–b) were synthesized via microwave (MW) irradiation of aminal (2R,7R,11S,16S)-1,8,10,17-tetraazapentacyclo[8.8.1.1.8,170.2,70.11,16]icosane 2 with p-substituted phenols. Microwave (MW) irradiation improved reaction rates and yields at 80 °C. Compounds 1a–d were racemic, and 2a–b were diastereomeric. NMR spectra revealed key signals for the perhydrobenzimidazole fragment, aromatic rings, and aminal carbons. Differences in the 13C NMR spectra highlighted structural variations, such as distinct carbonyl and methoxyl signals in 2d. MW irradiation at higher temperatures (100–120 °C) reduced yields of 1, especially for phenols with methyl (Me) and methoxy (OMe) groups, suggesting a shift toward the formation of compound 2. Additionally, higher temperatures led to polymerization byproducts, emphasizing the impact of MW energy on reaction pathways. These results provide valuable insights for designing molecules with potential applications in materials science and medicinal chemistry.

Chemistry Phenols Irradiation Aminal Polymerization Photochemistry Microwave irradiation Microwave

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