Synthesis and in vitro antiproliferative activity of novel androst-5-ene triazolyl and tetrazolyl derivatives

A straightforward and reliable method for the regioselective synthesis of steroidal 1,4-disubstituted triazoles and 1,5-disubstituted tetrazoles via copper(I)-catalyzed cycloadditions is reported. Heterocycle moieties were efficiently introduced onto the starting azide compound 3β-acetoxy-16β-azidomethylandrost-5-en-17β-ol through use of the "click" chemistry approach. The antiproliferative activities of the newly-synthesized triazoles were determined in vitro on three human gynecological cell lines (HeLa, MCF7 and A2780) using the microculture tetrazolium assay.     

4‐Aryl‐3,5‐bis(arylethynyl)aryl‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazoles: Multitasking Skeleton as a Self‐Assembling Unit

The synthesis of a series of 4‐aryl‐3,5‐bis(arylethynyl)aryl‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazoles derivatives is reported and the influence exerted by peripheral substitution on the morphology of the aggregates generated from these 1,2,4‐triazoles is investigated by SEM imaging. The presence of paraffinic side chains results in long fibrillar supramolecular structures, but unsubstituted triazoles self‐assemble into thinner ribbons and needle‐like aggregates. The crystals obtained from methoxy‐substituted triazoles have been utilised to elaborate a model that helps to justify aggregation of the investigated 1,2,4‐triazoles, in which the operation of arrays of C?H???π non‐covalent interactions plays a significant role. The results presented herein demonstrate the ability of simple molecules to behave as multitasking scaffolds with different properties, depending on peripheral substitution. Thus, although 1,2,4‐triazoles without long paraffinic side chains exhibit optical waveguiding behaviour, triazoles endowed with peripheral paraffinic side chains exhibit hexagonal columnar mesomorphism.     

Control of Regioselectivity over Gold Nanocrystals of Different Surfaces for the Synthesis of 1,4‐Disubstituted Triazole through the Click Reaction

Gold nanocubes, octahedra, and rhombic dodecahedra were examined for facet‐dependent catalytic activity in the formation of triazoles. Rhombic dodecahedra gave 100 % regioselective 1,4‐triazoles. The product yield was increased by decreasing the particle size. However, a mixture of 1,4‐ and 1,5‐triazoles was obtained in lower yields when cubes and octahedra of similar sizes were used. The lowest Au‐atom density on the {110} surface and largest unsaturated coordination number of surface Au atoms may explain their best catalytic efficiency and product regioselectivity. Various spectroscopic techniques were employed to verify the formation of the Au–acetylide intermediate and establish the reaction mechanism, in which phenylacetylene binds to the Au {110} surface through the terminal‐binding mode to result in the exclusive formation of 1,4‐triazoles. The smallest rhombic dodecahedra can give diverse 1,4‐disubstituted triazoles in good yields by coupling a wide variety of alkynes and organic halides.     

Reply to the comment of S. Rayne on “QSAR model reproducibility and applicability: A case study of rate constants of hydroxyl radical reaction models applied to polybrominated diphenyl ethers and (benzo‐)triazoles”

We appreciate the interest of Dr. Rayne on our article and we completely agree that the dataset of (benzo‐)triazoles, which were screened by the hydroxyl radical reaction quantitative structure‐activity relationship (QSAR) model, 1 was not only composed of benzo‐triazoles but also included some simpler triazoles (without the condensed benzene ring), such as the chemicals listed by Dr. Rayne, as well as some related heterocycles (also few not aromatic). We want to clarify that in this article 1 (as well as in other articles 2 - 5 in which the same dataset was screened), for conciseness, the abbreviations (B)TAZs and BTAZs were used as general (and certainly too simplified) notations meaning an extended dataset of benzo‐triazoles, triazoles, and related compounds. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Microwave‐Assisted Palladium‐Catalyzed Direct Arylation of 1,4‐Disubstituted 1,2,3‐Triazoles with Aryl Chlorides

Treatment of 1,4‐disubstituted 1,2,3‐triazoles with aryl chlorides in the presence of potassium carbonate under palladium catalysis and microwave irradiation at 250 °C for 15 min leads to arylation of the triazole at the 5‐position. A variety of functional groups, including ester and hydroxy groups, are compatible. The procedure is suitable for the regioselective preparation of trisubstituted triazoles. Microwave irradiation accelerates the reaction, thus allowing the rapid synthesis of trisubstituted triazoles, which are difficult to synthesize selectively.     

Analgesic and Anti‐inflammatory Potential of Merged Pharmacophore Containing 1,2,4‐triazoles and Substituted Benzyl Groups via Thio Linkage

A plethora of non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs are available in the market with adverse side effects like gastrointestinal irritation, bleeding, and ulceration. Currently, the focus of researcher on the development of better, synergistic molecules by the hybridization of two or more active biomolecule or ligands to develop newer derivative possessing good anti‐inflammatory activity with minimum side effects. In line with this, the present study was designed to synthesize a series of merged pharmacophore contaning1,2,4‐triazoles and substituted benzyl groups via thio linkage. Purity of the derivatives was confirmed by thin‐layer chromatography, combustion analysis, and melting point. Structure of these derivatives was set up by determining infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectroscopy. All the synthesized derivatives were evaluated for their analgesic and anti‐inflammatory activities in mice and rats, respectively. In animal studies, the derivative 3‐(5‐(4‐nitrobenzylthio)‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl) pyridine showed more potent analgesic activity, and the derivative 3‐(5‐(2,4‐dimethylbenzylthio)‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl) pyridine showed more potent anti‐inflammatory activity as compared with other derivatives. The results of the present study indicate that reaction of pyridine linked 1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐thiol with different substituted benzyl halides to produce merged pharmacophore contaning1,2,4‐triazoles and substituted benzyl groups with potent analgesic and anti‐inflammatory activities. Docking studies were performed by using Argus lab, and all the derivatives exhibited good docking scores between −10 and −12 kcal/mol and were better as compared with standard drugs aspirin and indomethacin against cyclooxygenase‐2. Among all compounds, 3j has shown the maximum docking score and found in agreement to in pharmacological activities.     

Facile and Convenient Synthesis of 1‐Perfluoroalkyl‐1,2,4‐triazoles

Treatment of N‐methylcarbonyl 1, N‐phenylthioamido 2, and N‐cyano 3 iminoethers with perfluoroalkylated hydrazines leads to 1‐perfluoroalkyl‐5‐methyl‐1,2,4‐ triazoles, 4,1‐perfluoroalkyl‐5‐phenylamino‐1,2,4‐triazoles 5, and 1‐perfluoroalkyl‐5‐amino‐1,2,4‐triazoles 6 in good yields. These compounds are screened for their biological activities.     

Triazole‐Substituted Nitroarene Derivatives: Synthesis,Characterization, and Energetic Studies

A series of dense and energetic polynitroaryl‐1,2,4‐triazoles were synthesized through the nitration of aryl‐1,2,4‐triazoles. The Cu‐catalyzed/base‐mediated coupling reactions of haloarenes with 1,2,4‐triazoles delivered N‐aryl‐1,2,4‐triazoles. These new nitro‐rich‐aryltriazoles were characterized by analytical and spectroscopic methods. The solid‐state structures of most of these compounds were established by X‐ray diffraction analysis. Their thermal properties were determined by differential scanning calorimetry–thermogravimetric analysis. Their heats of formation (HOFs) and crystal densities were also calculated. The densities of the synthesized compounds ranged from 1.40 to 1.85 g cm^?3. Some of these newly synthesized compounds exhibited high positive HOFs, good thermal stabilities, high densities, and reasonable detonation velocities and pressures.     

Synthesis and photophysical characterization of 1- and 4-(purinyl)triazoles

Fluorescent adenine mimetics are useful tools for studying DNA, RNA and enzyme functions. Herein we describe the synthesis of eight 1-(purinyl)triazoles and two 4-(purinyl)triazoles utilizing the 1,4-regioselective copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction as the key step. The fluorescence properties of five of the synthesized 1-(purinyl)triazoles are also presented. The five measured compounds displayed low quantum yields. The results, when compared to previously published data, suggest a high influence of the substitution pattern of the triazole on the fluorescence properties.     

Selective formation of 1,5-substituted sulfonyl triazoles using acetylides and sulfonyl azides

The reaction of acetylides with sulfonyl azides was found to selectively form 1,5-substituted sulfonyl triazoles. This reaction thus provides access to the regioisomeric product as compared to the popular copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition. The reaction is efficient and selective with a variety of alkyne sources and sulfonyl azides and can incorporate an additional electrophile to yield 1,4,5-trisubstituted sulfonyl triazoles.     

Cu(I)‐Catalyzed Regioselective and Highly Efficient One‐Pot Synthesis of Novel 1,2,3‐Triazoles Decorated with Pyridine and Heterocyclic Amines

An efficient one‐pot synthesis of 1,2,3‐triazoles via the three‐component coupling reaction between propargyl bromide, secondary amines, and 3‐azidopyridine in the presence of CuI as catalyst has been presented. The reaction is highly regioselective and afforded novel 1,4‐disubstituted‐1,2,3‐triazoles in excellent yields by the [3 + 2] Huisgen cycloaddition reaction. This method avoids isolation and handling of terminal acetylenes. The ease of purification has made this methodology clean and safe for the synthesis of 1,2,3‐triazoles with a broad scope.     

Thermolysis of N-allylic 1,2,4-triazoles

A number of 4-allylic substituted 3,5-diphenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazoles were thermolyzed at 315–320° in evacuated glass ampoules. The main reaction in the melt was rearrangement to the corresponding 1-substituted triazoles, which appeared to proceed via competing S_N2 and S_N2′ mechanisms. The allylic systems were observed to undergo [2,3]-allyl walk reactions between the 1- and 2-ring positions. Allyl to vinyl isomerization also took place. Substitution of the allylic moiety increased the rate of reaction but decreased the rate of isomerization of allylic to the vinylic substituted triazoles. The 4-vinyl substituted triazoles were inert under the reaction conditions. Some triazoles were converted into substituted pyridines. This was proposed to proceed via nitrogen extrusion and formation of a 1,3-dipolar intermediate (nitrile ylide) which added intramolecularly to the allyl moiety and subsequently aromatized to the pyridine.     

Highly N2‐Selective Coupling of 1,2,3‐Triazoles with Indole and Pyrrole

Hydrogen‐bond mediated coupling of 1,2,3‐triazoles to indoles and pyrroles results in N2 selective functionalization of the triazole moiety in moderate to excellent yields. The reaction was tolerant of un‐, mono‐ and disubstituted triazoles and was applied to synthesize tryptophan derived fluorescent amino acids.     

Click To Bind: Metal Sensors

The copper‐catalyzed azide–alkyne “click” cycloaddition reaction is an efficient coupling reaction that results in the formation of a triazole ring. The wide range of applicable substrates for this reaction allows the construction of a variety of conjugated systems. The additional function of triazoles as metal‐ion ligands has led to the click reaction being used for the construction of optical sensors for metal ions. The triazoles are integral binding elements, which are formed in an efficient modular synthesis. Herein, we review recent examples of triazoles as a metal‐binding element in conjugated metal‐ion sensors.     

1H‐1,2,3‐Triazole: From Structure to Function and Catalysis

The heterocyclic family of azoles have recently become one of the most widely used members of the N‐heterocycles; the most prominent one being 1H‐1,2,3‐triazole and its derivatives. The sudden growth of interest in this structural motif was sparked by the advent of click chemistry, first described in the early 2000s. From the early days of click chemistry, when the accessibility of triazoles made them into one of the most versatile linkers, interest has slowly turned to the use of triazoles as functional building blocks. The presence of multiple N‐coordination sites and a highly polarized carbon atom allows for metal coordination and the complexation of anions by both hydrogen and halogen bonding. Exploitation of these multiple binding sites makes it possible for triazoles to be used in various functional materials, such as metallic and anionic sensors. More recently, triazoles have also shown their potential in catalytic systems, thus increasing their impact far beyond the initial purpose of click chemistry. This report gives an overview of the structure, functionalities, and use of triazoles with a focus on their use in catalytic systems.     

Syntheses of 5‐alkylthio‐1,3‐diaryl‐1,2,4‐triazoles

Arylation of the readily available 3‐alkythio‐5‐aryl‐1,2,4‐triazoles gave 5‐alkylthio‐1,3‐diaryl‐1,2,4‐triazoles in moderate yield. The structures of the latter were confirmed by NOE and ¹³C‐NMR.     

Synthesis of Some Novel Glucosyl Triazoles from 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-pivaloyl-D-glucopyranosyl Azide

In the present study, we have synthesized a series of novel glucosyl triazoles for the first time. The glucosyl triazoles 4a–e were synthesized by reaction of some azidoglycosides with various terminal alkynes via a copper-catalyzed [3+2] cycloaddition (“click chemistry”) and were deprotected to afford the corresponding glucosyl triazoles 5a–e in good yields. The structures of the new compounds were determined by IR, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The antitumor (human cervical cancer cell) activity was evaluated for the target compounds.     

Pd‐NHC‐Catalyzed Direct Arylation of 1,4‐Disubstituted 1,2,3‐Triazoles with Aryl Halides

A highly efficient method for the synthesis of unsymmetrical multi‐substituted 1,2,3‐triazoles via a direct Pd‐NHC system catalyzed C(5)‐arylation of 1,4‐disubstituted triazoles, which are readily accessible via "click" chemistry has been developed. It is important to note that C? H bond functionalizations of 1,2,3‐triazoles with a variety of differently substituted aryl iodides and bromides as electrophiles can be conveniently achieved through this catalytic system at significantly milder reaction temperatures of 100°C under air.     

Multistep Flow Synthesis of 5‐Amino‐2‐aryl‐2H‐[1,2,3]‐triazole‐4‐carbonitriles

1,2,3‐Triazole has become one of the most important heterocycles in contemporary medicinal chemistry. The development of the copper‐catalyzed Huisgen cycloaddition has allowed the efficient synthesis of 1‐substituted 1,2,3‐triazoles. However, only a few methods are available for the selective preparation of 2‐substituted 1,2,3‐triazole isomers. In this context, we decided to develop an efficient flow synthesis for the preparation of various 2‐aryl‐1,2,3‐triazoles. Our strategy involves a three‐step synthesis under continuous‐flow conditions that starts from the diazotization of anilines and subsequent reaction with malononitrile, followed by nucleophilic addition of amines, and finally employs a catalytic copper(II) cyclization. Potential safety hazards associated with the formation of reactive diazonium species have been addressed by inline quenching. The use of flow equipment allows reliable scale up processes with precise control of the reaction conditions. Synthesis of 2‐substituted 1,2,3‐triazoles has been achieved in good yields with excellent selectivities, thus providing a wide range of 1,2,3‐triazoles.