Reaction of 5,5-diphenyl-2-thiohydantoin with 1,3-dibromopropane under phase transfer catalytic conditions : Crystal and molecular structure of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-7,7-diphenylimidazo-[2,1-b]-thiazine -6(7H)-one

The reaction of the potassium salt of 5,5-diphenyl-2-thiohydantoin with 1,3-dibromopropane and triethylamine carried out under phase transfer catalytic conditions gave almost quantitatively two isomeric diphenylimidazothiazine 2 and 3 in a ratio ca 1:2. 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydro-7,7-diphenylimidazo- [2,1-b]-thiazine-6(7H)-one (3) crystallises from DMSO in the space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a = 8.488(3), b = 11.682(4), c = 15.522(5)Å. The 6-membered thiazine ring in 3 adopts a sofa conformation.     

Condensed heterocycles containing the pyrimidine nucleus

Continuing earlier studies designed to obtain derivatives of 1,3,4-thiadiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidin-5-one and of the isomeric 7-one of pharmacological interest, some novel compounds 2 and derivatives of 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-1,3,4-thiadiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolin-5-one ( 3 ) were prepared. Derivatives of pyrimido[2,1-b]benzothiazol-2-one ( 6 ) and of the isomeric 4-one derivatives 8 were also synthesized. Structural identification was obtained by ¹H-nmr, ir and mass spectra.     

Tetrahydropyridoazepines and tetrahydropyridoazepinones from the corresponding dihydroquinolones

The p-toluenesulfonate of 7,8-dihydro-5(6H)quinoloneoxime( 3 ) was subjected of a Beckmann rearràngement. The resulting 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,2-b]azepin-2-one ( 4 ) was reduced with lithium aluminum hydride affording 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,2-b] azepine ( 5 ). 5,6-l)ihydro-8(7H)quinolone ( 7 ), obtained by oxidation of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-8-quinolinol ( 6 ), was converted into the p-toluenesulfonate of 5,6-dihydro-8(7H)quinolone oxitne ( 9 ). Similarly the latter compound could be rearranged into 2,3,4,5-letrahydro-1H-pyrido [2,3-b] azepin-2-one ( 10 ) which on reduction produced 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido [2,3-b] azepine ( 11 ).     

Conversion of acetamido- and nitro-substituted ortho-azidonitro derivatives of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo [b][1,4]dioxocin to the corresponding furoxans and furazans in the gas phase

Electron impact ionization of the five isomeric 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-9-azido-7,8-dinitro-, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-8-azido-7,9-dinitro-, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-8-azido-7,10-dinitro-, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-7-azido-8,9-dinitro-, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-7-azido-8,10-dinitro- and the related 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-7-acetamido-8-azido-9-nitro-, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-7-acetamido-9-azido-8-nitro-, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-9-acetamido-7-azido-8-nitro-, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-10-acetamido-7-azido-8-nitrobenzo[b] [1,4]dioxocin derivatives furnished, after elimination of nitrogen, the corresponding nitro and acetamido dioxocino-annelated benzofuroxans. Further loss of oxygen from the latter afforded the corresponding benzofurazans. It was shown in two cases that these processes occur primarily upon electron impact ionization, without excluding some small fraction undergoing a thermal degradation process. The proposed fragmentation patterns are supported by high-resolution and mass-analyzed ion kinetic energy spectroscopic data. Similar work on the unsubstituted 6,7-dihydro[1,4]dioxino[2,3-f]- and 7,8-dihydro-6H-[1,4]dioxepino[2,3-f]-2,1,3-benzoxa-diazole 1-oxide reveal that loss of oxygen from the molecular ion to furnish the corresponding benzofurazans is the result of electron impact ionization (at least in part).     

Geiparvarin Analogues: Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of α-Methylidene-γ-butyrolactone-Bearing Coumarins

To determine some of the structural features of geiparvarin that account for its cytostatic activity in vitro, certain geiparvarin analogues modified in the furan-3(2H)-one moiety and the alkenyloxy substituent were synthesized and tested against the growth of 60 human cancer cell lines derived from nine cancer-cell types. These compounds demonstrated a strong growth-inhibitory activity against leukemia cell lines but were relatively inactive against non-small-cell lung cancers and CNS cancers. Comparison of the mean log GI₅₀ values of γ-[(E)-1-methylprop-1-enyl]-α-methylidene-γ-butyrolactones 7 – 9 revealed that 7-[(E)-3-(2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-4-methylidene-5-oxofuran-2-yl)but-2-enyloxy]-2H- 1-benzopyran-2-one ( 8 ; −5.47) was more active than its 6-substituted counterpart 7 (−5.21) and its 3-chloro-4-methyl derivative 9 (−5.31) and had a potency similar to that of geiparvarin (log GI₅₀=−5.41). These results indicated that the furan-3(2H)-one moiety of geiparvarin could be replaced by an α-methylidene-γ-butyrolactone unit without losing the anticancer potency, and that the best substitution site at the coumarin moiety was C(7). The alkenyloxy substituent of 8 was also replaced by a methoxy substituent. Among these α-methylidene-γ-butyrolactones, 7-[(2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-4-methylidene-5-oxo-2-phenylfuran-2-yl)methoxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one ( 11 ) was the most potent with a mean log GI₅₀ value of −5.83 and a range value of 132 (10^2.12).     

SYNTHESIS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOME NEW 2-MERCAPTOIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES OF POSSIBLE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY

4,5-Diaryl-2,3-dihydro-2-mercaptoimidazoles (2a–e) were synthesized. They reacted with chloroacetic acid in gl. acetic acid/Ac ₂ O in presence of anhyd. sodium acetate afforded 5,6-diaryl-2,3-dihydro-imidazo[2,1-b]thiazol-3-ones (3a–d). Also these compounds were prepared by the action of chloroacetyl chloride on compounds (2) in pyridine. Compounds (3a–d) on condensation with aromatic aldehydes yield 2-arylmethylene-5,6-diaryl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]-thiazol-3-ones (4a–q). The latter compounds were prepared directly by the reaction of (2) with chloroacetic acid and the aromatic aldehydes. Compounds (3a–d) coupled with aryldiazonium salts in pyridine to give 2-arylhydrazono-5,6-diaryl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazol-3-ones (5a–r). Also compounds (2) when reacted with 2 or 3-bromopropionic acid afford 2,3-di-hydro-5,6-diaryl-2-methylimidazo[2,1-b]thiazol-3-ones (6a–d) and 2,3-di-hydro-6,7-diaryl imidazo-[2,1-b]-1,3-thiazin-4-ones (7a–d), respectively. Compounds (3, 6, and 7) have been cleaved by aromatic amines to give the corresponding 2-(4′,5′-diaryl-2′,3′-dihydroimidazol-2′-yl)thioacetanilide (8a–f), 2-(2′,3′-dihydro-4′,5′-diaryl imidazol-2′-yl)thiopropionamide (9a–c), and 3-(2′,3′-dihydro-4′,5′-diaryl-imidazol-2′-yl)thiopropionamide (10a–d) respectively. All the prepared compounds show considerable antimicrobial activity against bacteria, yeast, and fungi.     

Chemical transformations of mackinazolinone and its derivatives

The thioanalog of mackinazolinone (2,3,4,10-tetrahydro-1 H-pyrido[2,1-b]quinazolin-10-one) was synthesized for the first time by reacting it with P₂S₅. The thioanalog was reacted with aromatic aldehydes and Vilsmeier- Haack reagent (DMF + POCl₃) to produce 4-arylidene- and -hydroxymethylidenemackinazolinthiones, respectively. The reactions of 4-hydroxymethylidenemackinazolinone with isomeric aminophenols and aminobenzoic acids and of hydroxymethylidenemackinazolinthione with thionylchloride were studied. Subsequent reaction of the obtained 4-chloromethylidene derivative with sodium hydroselenide was synthesized a new Se-containing derivative of mackinazolinone. It was shown that 4-formylmackinazolinthione existed in the enol form whereas 4-formylmackinazolinone existed as the enaminoaldehyde tautomer.     

Reaction of 5,5-diphenyl-2-thiohydantoin with 1,3-dibromopropane : Crystal and molecular structure of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-6,6-diphenylimidazo [2, 1-b]-thiazine-7 (6H)-one

The reaction between the potassium salt of 5,5-diphenyl-2-thiohydantoin (1) and 1,3-dibromopropane carried out in DME under anhydrous conditions has been found to give two isomeric diphenylimidazothiazines 2 and 3. When the reaction of 1 with 1,3-dibromopropane was performed in protic solvents (EtOH, HOH, NaOH) 2 and 3-(3-mercaptopropyl) - 5,5 - diphenylthiohydantoin (4) were formed. The latter is the product of hydrolysis of 3 taking place under the reaction conditions. 2,3,4,5 - Tetrahydro - 6,6 - diphenylimidazo [2,1-b] - thiazine - 7 (6H) - one (2) crystallises in space group P2₁/n with a =10.812(3), b =14.905(7), c =9.885(4) Å, β = 104.91(2)°. The 5-membered ring in 2 is planar whereas the 6-membered thiazine ring adopts the sofa conformation.     

Electron Ionization Mass Spectra of Organophosphorus Compounds Part I: The Mass Fragmentation Pathways of Cyclic α-Aminophosphonates Monoester Containing 1,2,4-Triazinone Moiety

Abstract

The electron impact induced fragmentation reactions of 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3,4- dihydro-2-ethoxy-2-oxido-7-methyl-2H,6H-[1,2,4]triazino[4,3-e][1,4,5,2]thiadiazaphosphin in-6-one (1), 3,7-dimethyl-2-ethoxy-2-oxido-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6H-[1,2,4]triazino[4,3-b][1,2,4,5]triazaphosphinin-6-one (2), and 9-amino-3,7-dimethyl-4-ethoxy-4-oxido-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-8H-[1,2,4]triazino[3,2-c][1,2,4,5]triazaphosphinin-8-one (3) are presented and compared. The 1,2,4-triazine rings have almost identical fragmentation routes. The 1,2,4-triazine rings are rather stable relative to the phosphorus rings. Therefore, fragmentation of the phosphorus rings is more favorable for the compounds than the stable 1,2,4-triazine rings.     

Deoxypegan-1-one derivatives. synthesis and borohydride reduction of 3-[(E)-arylmethylidene]-3,9-dihydropyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazolin-1(2H)-ones

3-[(E)-Arylmethylidene]-3,9-dihydropyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazolin-1(2H)-ones were prepared by reaction of quinazolyl-2-propionic acid hydrochloride with aromatic aldehydes in acetic anhydride in the presence of Et₃N. 3-[(E)-Arylmethylidene]-1,2,3,9-tetrahydropyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazolin-1-ols were formed by reduction of the 3-arylidene derivatives with sodium borohydride in methanol, readily lost water when heated with acids, and were converted into 3-[(E)-arylmethylidene]-3,9-dihydropyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazolines. __________ Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 463–467, September–October, 2006.     

Partially fluorinated heterocyclic compounds. Part 15 [1]. Further preparations of furan derivatives from pentafluorophenyl- and 1,3,4,5,6,7,8-heptafluoro-2-naphthyl prop-2-ynyl ethers. The isolation of the claisen rearrangement intermediate 1,3,4,5,6,7,8-heptafluoro-1-(propa-1,2-dienyl)-naphthalen-2-one

1,3,4,5,6,7,8-Heptafluoro-2-naphthyl prop-2-ynyl ether (5) and boiling isopropylbenzene gives 1,3,4,5,6,7,8-heptafluoro-1-(propa-1,2-dienyl)naphthalen-2-one (9) and two isomeric 2-(isopropylbenzyl)-4,5,6,7,8,9-hexafluoronaphtho [2,1-b]furans (11). Di-(4,5,6,7,8,9-hexafluoronaphtho [2,1-b]furan-2-ylmethyl) ether (17) and bis-(4,5,6,7,8,9-hexafluoronaphtho [2,1-b]furan-2-y1)methane (18) are formed from (5) in CF₂ClCFCl₂ at 137°. The solvolysis of 2-fluoromethyl-4,5,6,7,8,9-hexafluoronaphtho-[2,1-b]furan (10) in water at 145–156° yields (17) (2%), (18) (37%) and 4,5,6,7,8,9-hexafluoronaphtho[2,1-b]furan-2-ylmethyl alcohol (19) (13%). Pentafluorophenyl prop-2-ynyl ether (1) reacts in either C₆F₆ or CF₂ClCFCl₂ at 140° to give di-(4,5,6,7-tetrafluorobenzo [b] furan-2-ylmethyl) ether (15). The major product from the solvolysis of 2-fluoromethyl-4,5,6,7-tetra-fluorobenzo [b] furan (2) in water at 140–142° is 4,5,6,7-tetra-fluorobenzo [b] furan-2-ylmethyl alcohol (16) (87%) accompanied by (15) (2.5%).     

The base-promoted dehydration of rac.-trans-tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-4-[(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-thiazepin-5(2H)-one

The base-catalyzed alkylation of rac.-trans-tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-thiazepin-5(2H)-one ( 1 ) with dimethylaminoethyl chloride in dimethyl sulfoxide provided predominantly rac.-trans-tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-4-[(2-dimethylamino)ethyl]-7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-thiazepin-5(2H)-one ( 2 ) and in addition, 2,3-dihydro-4-[2-(dimethylamino)-ethyl]-7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-thiazepin-5(4H)-one ( 3 ). A plausible mechanism is postulated for the dehydration of the rac.-trans-amide 2 .     

Crystal and Molecular Structures of Phosphonolactone Derivatives of Chromone

The crystal structure of chromone hydrazonium salt (±)-1-hydroxy-1-oxo-3-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-1λ⁵-2,1-oxaphospholo[4,5-b]-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one (2) and its acid (±)-1-hydroxy-1-oxo-3-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-1λ⁵-2,1-oxaphospholo[4,5-b]-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one (3) have been solved. Condensed rings are almost planar, the P atom adopts nearly tetragonal geometry. The molecular packing is influenced by inter- and intramolecular contacts, which can be recognized as hydrogen bonds.     

Amide-based atropisomers in tachykinin NK1-receptor antagonists: synthesis and antagonistic activity of axially chiral N-benzylcarboxamide derivatives of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-6H-pyrido[2,3-b][1,5]oxazocin-6-one

A series of novel N-benzylcarboxamide derivatives of bicyclic compounds, 3,4-dihydropyrido[3,2-f][1,4]oxazepin-5(2H)-one and 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-6H-pyrido[2,3-b][1,5]oxazocin-6-one, were synthesized by cyclization of N-benzyl-2-chloro-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)- [and -(3-hydroxypropyl)-] nicotinamides, respectively. Atropisomerism was observed in 5-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-7-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-6H-pyrido[2,3-b][1,5]oxazocin-6-ones due to steric hindrance of the carboxamide moiety and restriction of its rotation. Cyclization of N-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-2-chloro-N-[(2S)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl]-5-methyl-4-phenylnicotinamide gave (3S)-5-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-3,8-dimethyl-7-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-6H-pyrido[2,3b][1,5]oxazocin-6-one, which exists predominantly in the thermodynamically stable aR-conformer in CDCl₃. This compound showed excellent NK₁-antagonistic activity with IC₅₀ value (in vitro inhibition of [¹²⁵I]-Bolton-Hunter-substance P binding in human IM-9 cells) of 0.47 nM, which is ca. 200-fold more potent than that of its enantiomer, indicating that the atropisomer chirality affects NK₁-receptor recognition.     

Synthesis and Evaluation of 2-{[(2-Oxo-1H-quinolin-8-yl)oxy]methyl}-Substituted α-Methylidene-γ-butyrolactones

O-Alkylation of 8-hydroxy-1H-quinolin-2-one ( 1 ) afforded 8-(2-oxopropoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-one ( 2 ) which was immediately cyclized to form the tricyclic 2,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-5H-pyrido[1,2,3-de][1,4]benzoxazine,-5-one ( 3). The Reformatsky-type condensation of 3 furnished antiplatelet 8-[(2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-methylidene-5-oxofuran-2-yl)melhoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one ( 4 ). Its counterparts 7a – f , Ph-substituted at C(2) of the furan ring, were obtained from 1 via alkylation and the Reformatsky-type condensation. Although compound 4 was less active against platelet aggregation than 7a – f , it was the only compound which exhibited significant inhibitory activity on high-K⁺ medium, Ca²⁺-induced vasoconstriction and was more active than most of its Ph-substituted counterparts against norepinephrine-induced vasoconstrictions.     

Reaction of 5,5-diphenyl-2-thiohydantoin with 1,2-dibromoethane.crystal and molecular structures of 2,3-dihydro-6,6-diphenylimi-dazo-[2,1-b]-thiazol-5(6h)-one and 2,3-dihydro-5,5-diphenylimi-dazo-[2,-1-b]-thiazol-6(5h)-one and their reactivity

The crystal and molecular structures of the title isomeric compounds $\text{1}$ and $\text{2}$, obtained by intramolecular N,S--dialkylation of 5,5-diphenyl-2-thiohydantoin with 1,2-dibro-moethane, have been determined from X-ray diffractometer data. 2,3-Dihydro-6,6-diphenylimidazo-[2,1-b]-thiazol-5(6H)-one $\text{1}$ crystallizes in space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a=11.376(3), b=12,255(5), c=8.434(3) Å and Z=4. Crystals of $\text{2}$, containing one molecule of benzene, are monoclinic,space group P2₁/c with a=11.539(6), b=10.242(3), c=16.353(5) Å, β=95.45(5)° and Z=4. In both cases a planar geometry of the two fused five-membered heterocyclic rings was found. The selected bond lengths in $\text{1}$ and $\text{2}$, as well as those analogous imidazothiazinones $\text{3}$ and $\text{4}$, were used to calculate E_HOSE (Harmonic Oscillation Stabilization Energy). The problem of stability and chemical reactivity of compounds $\text{1}$ to $\text{4}$ is also discussed.     

Synthesis and some heterocyclization reactions of new diethyl (1,1-difluoro-3,3-dicyano-2-trifluoromethylallyl)phosphonate and ethyl 3,3-dicyano-2-[(diethoxyphosphoryl)difluoromethyl]acrylate

A new CF₂X-analogue of 1,1-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2-dicyanoethylene (X = P(O)(OEt)₂), diethyl (1,1-difluoro-3,3-dicyano-2-trifluoromethylallyl)phosphonate, has been synthesized from diethoxyphosphoryl pentafluoroacetone 1. A similar phosphoryl analogue of ethyl 3,3-dicyano-2-trifluoromethylacrylate, ethyl 3,3-dicyano-2-[(diethoxyphosphoryl)difluoromethyl]acrylate, has been obtained from ethyl 3-(diethoxyphosphoryl)-3,3-difluoro-2-oxopropionate 2. By heterocyclization of these new ethylenes with 3-methyl-2-pyrazoline-5-ones, 3(5)-aminopyrazoles, dimedone, 2-aminopyridines, 1-aryl-3-methyl-5-aminopyrazoles, 1,3,3-trimethylisoquinolines, as well as by condensation with anilines and ketones, the difluoromethylphosphonate-substituted derivatives of 1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole, 4,5-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-chromene, 2H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine, 4,7-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine, 1,4-dihydropyridine, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-[1]pyrindine, 1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline, and 6,7-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinoline have been obtained in one stage.     

Synthesis and Anticonvulsant Activity of 9-Alkoxy-6,7-dihydro-2H-benzo[c][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]azepin-3[5H]-ones

A series of novel 9-alkoxy-6,7-dihydro-2H-benzo[c][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]azepin-3(5H)-one derivatives was designed and synthesized starting from 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-7-hydroxy-1H-2-benzazepin-1-one. The structures of these compounds were confirmed by mass, ¹H NMR infrared spectra, and elemental analysis. Their anticonvulsant activity was evaluated by maximal electroshock (MES) test, and their neurotoxic effects were determined by the rotarod neurotoxicity test. The results shown that 3k was the most active compound with median effective dose (ED₅₀) of 27.3 mg/kg, median toxicity dose (TD₅₀) of 118.3 mg/kg, and protective index (PI) of 4.3. Possible structure–activity relationship is discussed.     

Ionic Liquid-Mediated Facile Synthesis and Antimicrobial Study of Thiazolo [2,3-b]Benzo[h]Quinazolines and Thiazino[2,3-b] Benzo-[h]Quinazolines

Abstract

8-Methoxy-4-phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrobenzo[h]quinazoline-2(1H)-thione, obtained by the condensation of 2-benzylidene-6-methoxy-3,4-dihydronapthalene-1(2H)-one with thiourea, on reaction with chloroacetic acid and 3-chloropropanoic acid in the presence of the ionic liquid N-methylpyridinium tosylate furnishes 3-methoxy-7-phenyl-7,10-dihydro-5H- benzo[h]thiazolo[2,3-b]quinazoline-9(6H)-one and 3-methoxy-7-phenyl-5,6,10,11-tetrahydro- benzo[h][1,3]thiazino[2,3-b]quinazoline-9(7H)-one. Further, condensation of the thione with 1,2-dibromoethane and 1,3-dibromopropane yields 3-methoxy-7-phenyl-6,7,9,10-tetrahydro-5 H-benzo[h]thiazolo[2,3-b]quinazoline and 3-methoxy-7-phenyl-5,6,7,9,10,11-hexahydrobenzo [h][1,3]thiazino[2,3-b]quinazoline respectively. Arylidene derivatives have been obtained by two routes. The structures of the cyclized compounds have been established on the basis of elemental analysis and spectroscopic data. The synthesized compounds were screened for antimicrobial activity. Some of the compounds showed promising antimicrobial activities.     

Synthesis of {2,3-Dihydro-7-halopyrrolo-[(2,1-b)]-quinazolin-9-(1H)-one and 2,3-Dihydro-5,7-dihalopyrrolo-[(2,1-b)]-quinazolin-9-(1H)-one}: New Analogs of Deoxyvasicinone

A series of novel halogen-substituted deoxyvasicinone {2,3-dihydro-7-halopyrrolo-[(2,1-b)]-quinazolin-9-(1H)-one and 2,3-dihydro-5,7-dihalopyrrolo-[(2,1-b)]-quinazolin-9-(1H)-one} derivatives was synthesized by condensation of halogenated anthranilic acids (2, 3, 4, 5) with 4-aminobutyric acid (6) in refluxing m-xylene over phosphorus pentoxide for 3 h to give the desired compounds (7a–7d).