Design,synthesis and herbicidal activity of novel cyclic phosphonates with diaryl ethers containing pyrimidine

Abstract

Thirteen novel cyclic phosphates were rationally designed and synthesized by introducing diary ethers containing pyrimidine. All the target compounds were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P NMR and HRMS. The test of herbicidal activity indicated that most of the compounds showed good herbicidal activities against Amaranthus retroflexus. The compounds IA-2 (1-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-2-yl)propyl-2-((4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)oxy)benzoate) and IA-3 ((5,5-dimethyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-2-yl)(phenyl)methyl-2-((4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)oxy)benzoate) exhibited remarkable post-emergency herbicidal activity against the tested monocotyledonous weed at the dosage of 112.5?g ai/ha.     

Synthesis and Biological Activities of 6‐Hydroxyaurone Derivatives

A series of 6‐hydroxyaurone derivatives were synthesized in satisfactory yields and characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and HRMS or elemental analysis. The structure of compound 3e was further confirmed by X‐ray crystal analysis. Bioassay results indicated that some of the target compounds displayed moderate herbicidal activity against the dicotyledonous plant Brassica campestris L. at 100 µg·mL^?1, and some compounds also showed significant antiproliferative activity against tumor cell lines Hela, HepG‐2, and MCF‐7.     

4-吡唑基-2-芳氧基嘧啶类化合物的合成及除草活性

以2,4-二氯嘧啶为起始原料, 利用两个氯原子的活性差异, 经4-吡唑基-2-氯嘧啶合成了一系列4-吡唑基-2-芳氧基嘧啶类化合物, 通过¹H NMR和元素分析对所合成的化合物进行了结构表征. 初步生物活性测定结果表明, 所合成的化合物都表现出一定的除草活性. 当嘧啶环2位的氯原子被芳氧基取代后, 化合物的除草活性均有不同程度的提高, 例如5c和4a相比, 100 μg•mL^－1时化合物对油菜的抑制率由15.7%提高到85.4%, 对稗草的抑制率由原来的11.6%提高到84.0%.     

Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity of Novel 4‐Acyl‐2,5‐disubstituted‐3‐hydroxypyrazoles and 4‐Arylcarbonyl‐3‐substitutedisoxazol‐5‐ones

Two series of novel 4‐acyl‐2,5‐disubstituted‐3‐hydroxypyrazoles 3a , 3b , 3c , 3d , 3e , 3f , 3g , 3h and 4‐arylcarbonyl‐3‐substitutedisoxazol‐5‐ones 7a , 7b , 7c , 7d , 7e , 7f , 7g , 7h , 7i were synthesized by the Scotton–Baumann reaction of 2,5‐disubstituted‐2,4‐dihydro‐pyrazol‐3‐ones 1 or 3‐substituted‐4H‐isoxazol‐5‐ones 6 and various acyl chlorides, followed by the Fries rearrangement in the presence of calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide as the catalyst. Their structures were confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR, mass spectroscopy, and elemental analyses. ¹H NMR indicated that compounds 3 existed in enol forms and compounds 7 in keto configurations. The results of preliminary bioassays showed that some of the title compounds 3 and 7 exhibited moderate to good herbicidal activities against Brassica campestris L. at the concentration of 100 mg/L. Isoxazole compounds 7 showed better herbicidal activity against B. campestris L. than pyrazole compounds 3 did at the concentration of 100 mg/L. Moreover, most of the isoxazole compounds displayed higher herbicidal activity against B. campestris L. than Echinochloa crus‐galli. However, these compounds showed weak herbicidal activities at the concentration of 10 mg/L.     

酰基硫脲衍生物的合成、结构表征及生物活性研究

在超声波辐射下, 以PEG-400为固-液相转移催化剂, 用芳胺与双酰基异硫氰酸酯反应, 合成出了15种新的结构不对称的双酰基硫脲类化合物(6和6')和9种新的分子中含酰胺基团的单酰基硫脲类化合物(7和7'). 利用元素分析, IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, APT, 1D NOE及2D NMR技术确定了所合成化合物6和6'及7和7'的结构, 并对它们NMR谱中低场C, H进行了归属. 杀菌、杀虫和除草活性筛选测定实验结果表明, 所测试化合物对瓜炭疽病菌均具有抑制作用, 其中6e抑制率最高, 达到62.4%; 目标化合物7a对黄瓜白粉病菌有一定的抑制作用. 单胺氧化酶活性测定实验表明：大部分目标化合物对单胺氧化酶具有一定的抑制活性, 其中浓度在1×10^－3 mol•L^－1时目标化合物6'c和6'd的抑制活性较强, 明显高于其它化合物. 目标化合物没有抗惊厥活性.     

Synthesis and herbicidal activity of O,O-dialkyl phenoxyacetoxyalkylphosphonates containing fluorine

A series of substituted phenoxyacetoxyalkylphosphonates bearing fluorine were designed and synthesized. All the new compounds were identified by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H NMR and MS and were tested for herbicidal activity in greenhouse at a rate of 1.5 kg/ha. The results of preliminary bioassay showed that fluorine moiety introduced to the core structure could help to improve the herbicidal activity, and compounds with a 3-trifluoromethyl in benzene ring exhibited higher inhibitory activity.     

Cycloalkyl substituted <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-nitrourea derivatives: a convenient synthesis and biological evaluation

A series of N-nitrourea derivatives bearing various cycloalkyl were conveniently obtained via three steps including nitration, carbamic chlorination, and aminolysis reactions. The structures of all newly synthesized compounds were elucidated and confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and elemental analysis. The preliminary bioassay indicated that the target compounds exhibited moderate herbicidal activity against Amaranthus albus and Sorghum sudanense. However, some of the title compounds presented high plant growth regulating activity against rice.     

Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity of Novel N‐(2‐Fluoro‐5(3‐methyl‐2,6‐dioxo‐4‐(trifluoromethyl)‐2,3‐dihydro‐pyrimidin‐1(6H)‐yl)phenyl)‐2‐phenoxyacetamide Derivatives

Thirteen novel N‐(2‐fluoro‐5‐(3‐methyl‐2,6‐dioxo‐4‐(trifluoromethyl)‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1(6H)‐yl)phenyl)‐2‐phenoxy)acetamides were designed and synthesized utilizing 4‐fluoro‐aniline and ethyl 3‐amino‐4,4,4‐trifluoro‐but‐2‐enoate as starting materials. The chemical structures of all compounds were confirmed by ¹H NMR, IR, mass spectrum and elemental analyses. Subsequently, the herbicidal activities of the as‐prepared compounds were evaluated in the greenhouse. Bioassay results indicated that most of compounds had better herbicidal activities against dicotyledonous weeds. Among all the tested compounds, compounds 4a – 4i showed good herbicidal activities at both pre‐emergence and post‐emergence treatment against two or three kinds of dicotyledonous weeds, such as Abutilon theophrasti Medic, Amaranthus ascendens L, and Chenopodium album L at the dosage of 75 g ai/ha.     

Synthesis and Biological Activity of Novel Symmetrical Bis-2-phenyliminothiazolidine Derivatives

A series of novel symmetrical bis-2-phenyliminothiazolidine derivatives were designed and synthesized. The structures of all the title compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR and, in some cases, by ¹³C NMR, IR, and high-resolution mass spectra. Herbicidal activities were examined, and some of these compounds showed selectively herbicidal activity against Triticum aestivum. The type of linker between the two 2-phenyliminothiazolidines was crucial for the biological activities.     

Synthesis and biological activity of ethyl 2-(5-methyl-3-arylisoxazole-4-carboxamido)-4-alkylthiazole-5-carboxylate

A series of novel ethyl 2-(5-methyl-3-arylisoxazole-4-carboxamido)-4-alkylthiazole-5-carboxylates I-1-6 were synthesized. The structures of all target compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR, MS and elemental analyses. Their fungicidal and herbicidal activities were evaluated. The results of preliminary bioassays show that the title compounds I-4 possess 20–50% inhibition against most of the tested plants at the dosage of 150 g ai/ha, while the title compounds I-1-5 possess 32–58% inhibition against FusaHum graminearum, Thanatephorus cucumeris, Botrytis cinereapers and Fusarium oxysporum in vitro at the concentration of 100 mg/L.     

Novel 2H-[1,2,4]thiadiazolo[2,3-a]pyrimidine derivatives bearing chiral S(−)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutyric acid moiety: Design,synthesis and herbicidal activity

A series of S(?)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-(5,7-disubstituted-2H-[1,2,4]-thiadiazolo[2,3-a]pyrimidin-2-ylidene)-3-methylbutanamide derivatives were designed and synthesized. The structures of all the newly synthesized compounds had been identified by elemental analysis, ¹H NMR, MS and optical rotation. Their herbicidal activities were evaluated against a variety of weeds. The preliminary results showed that most of the target compounds had moderate inhibitory activities and selectivities against root and stalk of monocotyledon and dicotyledon plants. More importantly, the chiral target compounds showed improved herbicidal activities to some extent over their racemic counterparts against a variety of tested weeds, which might be contributed by the introduction of chiral active unit. The present work provided a novel class of chirality-based thiadiazolopyrimidine derivatives with potent herbicidal activities for further optimization.     

Facile synthesis and biological evaluation of novel fluorine-containing <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-nitro-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>′-substituted phenylurea

Twenty-two novel N-nitro-N′-substituted phenyl-N-(2,6-dibromo-4-fluorophenyl)urea derivatives were designed and synthesized via a simple and convenient BTC ‘one-pot’ procedure using DMAP as the catalyst. The structures of all newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR, and elemental analysis, and a part has been identified by ¹³C NMR. The preliminary bioassay indicates that the target compounds possesses moderate herbicidal activity against Sorghum sudanense. However, some of the title compounds presented high plant growth regulating activity against rape.     

Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity of α-Hydroxy Phosphonate Derivatives Containing Pyrimidine Moiety

A series of α‐hydroxy phosphonate derivatives containing pyrimidine moiety were designed and synthesized. Their structures were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, MS and elemental analysis. The results of preliminary herbicidal activities (in vitro) showed that some of the title compounds 2 exhibited moderate herbicidal activities against dicotyledonous weeds (Brassica campestris L), and most of compounds 2 showed better activity against dicotyledonous weeds than monocotyledonous weeds (Echinochloa crus‐galli). Further bioassays (in vivo) indicated that some of the title compounds 2 possessed good and selective herbicidal activity against amaranth pigweed (A. retroflexus) in both pre‐ and post‐emergence treatments at the dose of 1.5 kg/ha. For exmple, compounds 2a , 2b and 2e exhibited 100% inhibition against A. retroflexus in pre‐emergence treatment, and 91.7%, 98.8% and 99.5% inhibition in post‐emergence treatment at the dose of 1.5 kg/ha, respectively.     

Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity of Novel Pyrimidinyl Derivatives Containing an α-Amino Phosphonate Moiety

In order to find novel pyrimidinyl carboxylic acid analogs with high activity and low toxicity, a series of novel pyrimidinyl derivatives containing an α-amino phosphonate moiety 5 was synthesized by the condensation of 4-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yloxy)phenoxyacetic 3a or propionic acids 3b with dialkyl α-amino substitutedbenzyl phosphonates 4. Their structures were characterized by spectroscopic data (IR, ¹H NMR, ³¹P NMR, MS) and elemental analyses. The results of preliminary herbicidal activities (in vitro) showed that most of these compounds exhibited higher herbicidal activities against dicotyledonous weeds (Brassica campestris L) than monocotyledonous weeds (Echinochloa crus-galli). Further bioassays (in vivo) indicated that some of compounds 5 possessed selective herbicidal activity against amaranth pigweed (A. retroflexus) in post-emergence treatment.

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Synthesis,Characterization, and Herbicidal Activities of New 1,3,4‐Oxadiazoles, 1,3,4‐Thiadiazoles,and 1,2,4‐Triazoles Derivatives Bearing (R)‐5‐Chloro‐3‐fluoro‐2‐phenoxypyridine

Synthesis of some novel 1,2,4‐triazoles, 1,3,4‐oxadiazoles and 1,3,4‐thiadiazoles bearing a (R) 5‐(1‐(4‐(5‐chloro‐3‐fluoropyridin‐2‐yloxy)phenoxy)ethyl) unit, as a moiety of commercial herbicide, using their thiosemicarbazides in an alkaline, iodine and acidic media is reported, respectively. The structure of the synthesized compounds was characterized by IR, ¹H, ¹³C NMR spectroscopic data, and elemental analyses. The herbicidal activities of synthesized compounds were evaluated against Echinochloa cruss‐galli, Avena fatua, and Sorgum halepense weeds. Compounds 7 and 12a showed potential herbicidal activity against gramineous weeds. Our results may provide some guidance for synthesis development of some novel oxa or thiadiazole and triazole‐based herbicidal lead structures.     

Synthesis and Herbicidal Evaluation of 3‐N‐Substituted Amino‐6‐benzyloxypyridazine Derivatives

A variety of 3‐N‐substituted amino‐6‐benzyloxypyridazine derivatives were designed and synthesized in satisfactory yields. Their structures were confirmed by IR, ¹H‐NMR, and elemental analysis; compound 5j was further determined by X‐ray diffraction crystallography. Their herbicidal activities were evaluated through barnyard grass and rape cup tests in laboratory bioassays. Most of the title compounds 5 displayed moderate herbicidal activities against the dicotyledonous plant Brassica campestris L. The most active compounds in the laboratory were also evaluated in the greenhouse.     

Synthesis and Herbicidal Activities of Lithium or Potassium Hydrogen 1-(Substituted Phenoxyacetoxy)Alkylphosphonates

Abstract

A series of lithium or potassium hydrogen 1-(substituted phenoxyacetoxy)alkylphosphonates were designed and synthesized. All the title compounds were identified by IR, ¹H NMR, and ³¹P NMR, some of them were further analyzed by MS and elemental analyses. The test for herbicidal activity indicated that most of the phosphonates (8) possessed excellent postemergence herbicidal activities against broadleaf weeds.

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3-取代苯氧甲基-6-氯哒嗪的合成及其除草活性

通过3-氯-6-溴甲基哒嗪与各种取代的苯酚在K₂CO₃/DMF体系中反应, 合成了一系列3-取代苯氧甲基-6-氯哒嗪化合物. 它们的结构均经¹H NMR, IR和元素分析确证. 在浓度为100 μg•mL^－1时, 初步的生物活性测试结果表明, 所合成的化合物对油菜和稗草均有一定的抑制作用. 并讨论了其结构与除草活性的关系.     

Synthesis and Biological Activity of Ethyl 4‐Alkyl‐2‐(2‐(substituted phenoxy)acetamido)thiazole‐5‐carboxylate

A series of novel ethyl 4‐(methyl or trifluoromethyl)‐2‐(2‐(substituted phenoxy)acetamido)thiazole‐5‐carboxylates 7a , 7b , 7c , 7d , 7e and 8f , 8g , 8h , 8i , 8j , 8k , 8l , 8m , 8n , 8o , 8p , 8q , 8r were synthesized, and their structures were confirmed by IR, ¹H‐NMR, MS spectra and elemental analysis. The results of preliminary bioassays show that some of the title compounds exhibit moderate to good herbicidal activities. Compared with the fluorine free compounds 7a , 7b , and 7e , the compounds bearing fluorine 8g , 8j , and 8q showed higher herbicidal activities with 70–100% inhibition against Capsella bursa‐pastoris, Amaranthus restroflexus, and Eclipta prostrata at the dosage of 150 g/ha, which indicated that the trifluoromethyl on the thiazole ring was beneficial for the herbicidal activity. Furthermore, compounds 8f , 8g , 8h , 8i , 8j , 8k , 8l , 8m , 8n , 8o , 8p , 8q , 8r were tested for fungicidal activity against Pseudoperonospora cubensis at 500 µg/mL. Compounds 8f and 8q showed the best fungicidal activity with more than 80% inhibition.     

具有除草活性的吡唑啉并四嗪酮衍生物的设计、合成与定量构效关系的研究

设计合成了一系列未见文献报道的4-乙氧羰基-1,7-二氢-1-取代苯基-5-(未)取代吡唑啉[5,1-d][1,2,3,5]四嗪-7-酮衍生物, 其结构均经过¹H NMR、IR和元素分析表征. 生测结果显示, 与已报道的化合物相比, 它们表现出较好的除草活性. 定量的结构与活性关系研究表明, 它们的除草活性与取代基的立体效应参数和疏水性参数呈现很好的相关性, 相关系数r大于0.8. 当作用对象为油菜时, 化合物的活性可能主要与取代基R¹的摩尔分子折射和取代基R²的疏水性参数有关. 当取代基R¹的摩尔分子折射参数为1.452时, 相应化合物可能具有对油菜最高的除草活性; 当作用对象为稗草时, 化合物的活性主要与取代基R²疏水性参数和Taft (Es)参数有关.