Benzazepine
Benzazepine is a standard parent hydride of organic compounds that contain a benzene ring fused to an azepine. The fusion can occur in three different ways, leading to three parent structures. Benzazepines are a class of compounds in medicinal chemistry with a seven-membered heterocyclic ring containing one nitrogen atom, fused to a benzene ring.
Structure and Bonding[edit | edit source]
Benzazepines are characterized by a seven-membered ring structure with a nitrogen atom. The nitrogen atom is typically sp3 hybridized, meaning it forms three sigma bonds and one pi bond. The benzene ring is a six-membered ring with alternating single and double bonds, which gives it a high degree of aromaticity.
Synthesis[edit | edit source]
Benzazepines can be synthesized through several methods. One common method is the intramolecular Heck reaction, which involves the palladium-catalyzed coupling of an aryl halide and an alkene. Other methods include the Bischler-Napieralski reaction and the Pictet-Spengler reaction.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Benzazepines have a wide range of applications in medicinal chemistry. They are used as the core structure in many pharmaceutical drugs, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antihypertensives. Some well-known drugs that contain a benzazepine ring include Clozapine, Lorazepam, and Diltiazem.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Azepine
- Benzene
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Heck Reaction
- Bischler-Napieralski reaction
- Pictet-Spengler reaction
References[edit | edit source]
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