Scheme 1.
General synthesis of compounds 1a–1s and syntheses of compound 1t and 1u
aReagents and conditions (a) EDCI, HOBt, aniline, DMF, RT, 65%. (b) PhSH, Cs2CO3, CH3CN, RT, 50%. (c) EDCI, HOBt, R1COOH, DMF, RT, 22–87%. (d) 3-methyl-2-furaldehyde, NaBH(OAc)3, AcOH, DMA, 60°C, 13%. (e) furan-2-sulfonyl chloride, DIPEA, CH2Cl2, 0°C to RT, 58%