Visible-Light-Driven One-Pot Synthesis of Benzimidazoles,Benzothiazoles, and Quinazolinones Catalyzed by Scalable and Reusable Ba-Doped CoMoO4 Nanoparticles Under Air Atmosphere

Herein we report a simple and efficient oxidative coupling of various aryl methyl amines with diverse coupling partners, such as o-phenylenediamine (benzene-1,2-diamine), 2-aminobenzenethiol and 2-aminobenzamide, to synthesize the corresponding heterocycles using scalable and reusable heterogeneous catalysts under visible light irradiation. A systematic investigation led to the synthesis of benzimidazoles, benzothiazoles and quinazolinones under air atmosphere in very good to excellent yields. The strategy is atom economical and found to be tolerance towards different functional groups, and wide range of substrate scope. Furthermore, the methodology was demonstrated for its suitability on scale up and reusability. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations and the analysis of band structures of pristine and Ba doped CoMoO₄ systems showed that the doping of Ba in place of Co improved the catalytic performance of the system.     

Analyte Detection: A Decade of Progress in the Development of Optical/Fluorescent Sensing Probes

The development of selective and sensitive chemical sensors capable of detecting metal ions, anions, neutral species, explosives and hazardous substances, selectively and sensitively has attracted considerable interest of various research groups. The presence of such analytes within the permissible limits is often beneficial, but the excess amounts may lead to lethal effects to both the environment as well as the living organisms. Owing to the toxicity of the heavy metal ions, toxic anions and nitro-aromatics which are main constituents of explosives, the timely detection of these materials is most desirable to ensure safety and security of the mankind. In this personal account, we present several classes of molecular sensors that were specifically designed in our lab during the past decade for detecting several species in solutions, solid state as well as biological media. Modulation of the optical properties in response to the presence of guest species, led to selective and sensitive detection protocols, and was supported by the theoretical studies wherever possible. We have also extended the application of some of these probes for the on-site detection of analytes by developing the paper strips, glass slides and even the wool and cotton fabrics loaded with probes. One such development represents detection of palladium in human urine and blood samples collected from clinical samples. Additionally, the sensing events in some cases have successfully been reproduced in the live cancer cells. Based on the ease and cost-effective synthesis of the molecular probes, we hope that this account shall provide significant information to researchers in understanding the structure dependent sensing capabilities of the molecular probes.     

1,3‐Benzothiazoles as Antimicrobial Agents

Starting from 2‐amino‐1,3‐mercaptobenzothiazoles recently reported ( 1a , 1b , 1c , 1d , 1e , 1f , 1g , 1h ), a series of the corresponding 2‐mercapto‐1,3‐benzothiazole isosters ( 2a , 2b , 2c , 2d , 2e , 2f , 2g , 2h ) were screened for their in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities. Results underline that the presence of the mercapto moiety at the 2‐position of the heterocyclic nucleus is crucial for activity against bacteria. The biological screening against Candida spp. identified commercial 2f as the most promising compound as antifungal against Candida albicans and tropicalis. Molecular modeling studies supported these results. Then, to enlarge structure‐activity relationship (SAR) studies on series 1 , newly synthesized compounds ( 1k , 1l , 1m , 1n , 1o , 1p ) were reported. All the compounds belonging to this series and bearing a bulky substituent at the 6‐position of the aryl moiety showed high antifungal activity.     

纳米腔限制环境下2-(2-羟苯基)苯并噻唑的质子转移

采用稳态和瞬态荧光法对2-(2-羟苯基)苯并噻唑(HBT)与七元瓜环(CB7)的超分子作用及CB7分子纳米腔限制作用对HBT激发态质子转移(ESIPT)过程进行了研究,并采用Benesi-Hildebrand方程对荧光数据进行处理,以确定超分子复合物的组成比.结果表明,在N,N-二甲基甲酰胺(DMF)和二氯甲烷溶液中,CB7与HBT的作用均形成化学计量比为1∶1的主客体复合物,HBT的质子转移对溶剂很敏感,CB7的加入,使HBT的荧光寿命降低,量子产率增大.在DMF溶液中,CB7的加入促进了酚氧负离子的形成,而在二氯甲烷溶液中,CB7的加入限制了HBT的激发态质子转移.结构优化计算表明,CB7与HBT能形成化学计量比为1∶1的复合物.     

一种应用于活细胞中检测Hg(Ⅱ)的苯并噻唑类荧光探针

合成和表征了一种苯并噻唑类的荧光探针(YH1),并用光谱法研究了它对不同金属离子的响应。结果表明:YH1对Hg2+显示出好的选择性和灵敏度,与Hg2+作用后,在紫外光的激发下它的溶液颜色由蓝色变为无色。在1.4~8.8μmol·L-1浓度的范围内,YH1的荧光强度与Hg2+浓度有线性关系,其对Hg2+的检出限为0.56μmol·L-1。此外,YH1可跨过细胞膜,细胞毒性低,还可应用于He La活细胞中对Hg2+进行荧光成像。     

Kinetic study of the complex reaction between copper(II) and 2-(2′-hydroxy-3′-methoxyphenyl)benzothiazole

2-(2′-Hydroxy-3′-methoxyphenyl)benzothiazole reacts with copper(II) in an ethanol/water mixture to form an O,S chelate which exhibits the remarkable property of changing the chelation site above a pH of ca. 5.0, to the O,N site. The detailed kinetics of this reaction in an ethanol/water mixture (3:1) at a temperature of 25 °C was investigated using a stopped-flow spectrophotometric technique employing a wavelength of 400 nm. The initial complex, Cu(O,S), is formed via a fast, reversible second-order complex formation step whereupon the formation of the Cu (O,N) follows first order kinetics. The Cu(O,N) complex is, however, unstable towards internal electron exchange and after the reaction is complete, a black polymeric material very slowly precipitates out of solution. Rate and equilibrium constants for the postulated reactions are presented and discussed.     

Microwave-assisted conversion of aromatic heterocyclic nitriles to various heterocyclic molecules

Abstract

Dihydroimidazole (3a-c), dihydrooxazole (3d-f), benzoxazole (5a-c), benzothiazole (5d-f) and oxazolopyridine (7a-c) derivatives have been synthesized by condensation of various heterocyclic aromatic nitriles with diamine, aminoalcohal, aminophenol, aminothiophenol, and 3-aminopyridine-2-ol, respectively, under microwave irradiation and under solvent free conditions. This catalyst free and solvent free approach provided heterocyclic compounds in quantitative yields. Time taken for the condensation to occur is < 20 min.     

Synthesis and In Vitro Anti-HIV Activity of Some New Schiff Base Ligands Derived from 5-Amino-4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol and Their Metal Complexes

New Schiff base ligands (6–9) derived from 5-amino-4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol 1 and substituted benzaldehydes (2–5) as well as their metal complexes with Cu(II), Fe(II), Au(III), and Mn(II) (12–17) have been synthesized. A new benzothiazole derivative (11) was prepared from coupling of 7 with N-(benzothiazol-2-yl)-2-chloroacetamide 10. Their spectral properties were investigated. The newly designed and synthesized Schiff base ligands and the metal complexes were assayed for anti-HIV-1 and HIV-2 activity by examination of their inhibition of HIV-induced cytopathogenicity in MT-4 cells. Compounds 11 and 16 were found to be the most active inhibitors in cell culture (EC₅₀ = 12.2 μg/mL (SI = 4) and > 2.11 μg/mL (SI = > 1), respectively) against HIV-1, whereas 11 showed inhibition against HIV-2 of EC₅₀ > 10.2 μg/mL with SI = 9, which provided a good lead for further optimization.     

The Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Regioisomeric Benzothiazolyl Coumarins

Various 4-aryloxymethylcoumarins have been obtained by the r.t. allylic substitution with formylphenols. These have been further reacted with o-aminothiophenol resulting in the formation of a benzothiazole skeleton. These compounds have been synthesised with a view to study their potential as microbial growth inhibitors. Comparative studies on the spectral and antimicrobial activities have also been carried out.     

金属氯化物-苯并噻唑有机-无机杂化化合物的合成、表征及荧光性质

金属卤化物MCl₂（M=Pb²⁺,Cd²⁺,Co²⁺）分别与苯并噻唑（btz）在浓盐酸中、80 ℃下反应,合成了3种有机-无机杂化化合物：（btzH）[（PbCl₃）] （1）,（btzH）₂[CdCl₄]·2H₂O （2）和（btzH）₂[CoCl₄]·2H₂O （3）,其中化合物2和3结构相似。对化合物1~3进行了粉末衍射、红外和紫外光谱、元素分析、热重分析以及X射线单晶衍射表征。荧光测试发现：化合物1~3在393 nm处有发射峰,该荧光来源于苯并噻唑环中电子的π…π跃迁。