Three-component cascade reaction synthesis of polycyclic 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives in water

An efficient and straightforward synthesis of polycyclic 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives has been developed by reacting heterocyclic ketene aminals (HKAs) with 1,3-cyclohexanedione derivatives and a number of substituted salicylaldehyde, respectively, via three-component cascade reactions in water. This strategy provides an efficient and environmentally friendly approach for easy access to various new fused polycyclic 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives without the need of organic solvents in moderate to good yields.     

Oxidation of cationic 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives as model compounds for putative gene delivery agents

A new synthetic approach to cationic pyridine derivatives is described here. Two different strategies for the synthesis of 1,1′-{[3,5-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)-4-phenylpyridine-2,6-diyl]dimethylene}bispyridinium salts have been developed. The key step of the first strategy relies on electrochemical and chemical oxidation of cationic 1,4-dihydropyridines; the second one involves nucleophilic substitution of pyridine dibromo derivatives.     

Design and synthesis of fluorescent symmetric bis-triazolylated-1,4-dihydropyridines as potent antibreast cancer agents

Herein, we report the synthesis of fluorescent 1,4-dihydropyridine-linked bis-triazoles (2a–2n) through Hantzsch synthesis by the condensation of o/m-chloro-substituted benzaldehyde, ethyl 3-oxo-4(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)butanoate, and ammonium acetate in the presence of Ba(NO₃)₂ as a catalyst followed by the click reaction of resultant Hantzsch product (1) with various aromatic as well as aliphatic azides. All the synthesized compounds were well characterized by ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR, FTIR, and HRMS spectral techniques. Antibreast cancer evaluation of all the synthesized derivatives revealed that the compounds 2f (IC₅₀?=?7?±?0.02?µM) and 2g (IC₅₀?=?5?±?0.03?µM) showed better anticancer activity (lower IC₅₀) than the standard drug tamoxifen (IC₅₀?=?11.2?±?0.01?µM) against breast carcinoma (MDA-MB-231) cell line. The synthesized compounds were also screened against normal human embryonic kidney (HEK-293) cell line and found to be nontoxic. The fluorescent nature and cytotoxicity assay of these newly synthesized hybrids recommend their utility in tumor cell imaging.     

Synthesis, electrochemical and biological studies on polyfunctionalized 4-ferrocenyl-4H-pyran and 4-ferrocenyl-1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives

The first synthesis of polyfunctionalized 4-ferrocenyl-4H-pyran and 4-ferrocenyl-1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives, as well as some of their relevant properties, including an electrochemical study and some aspects of their biological profile have been described.     

Cycle mobility in 1,4-dihydropyridine and its monoalkyl and phenyl derivatives

The conformational mobility of the 1,4-dihydropyridine cycle has been studied by the molecular mechanics method. It was shown that the N(1) and C(4) atoms are displaced asymmetrically from the plane of the double bonds. The asymmetry is the result of conjugation between the nitrogen lone pair and the systems of the double bonds. The influence of alkyl and phenyl substituents at the carbon atoms on the equilibrium conformation and cycle mobility has been investigated.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 7, pp. 1217–1219, July, 1993.     

Recyclization of 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives in acidic medium

The recyclization of 1,4-dihydropyridines in aqueous-alcoholic hydrochloric acid medium proceeds with cleavage of a C-N bond and pyridine ring opening. Cyclohexenone derivatives are formed as a result of the subsequent intramolecular crotonic condensation of the acyclic intermediate. The leaving carbonyl substituents depart simultaneously with recyclization, depending on the acidity of the reaction medium. Dedicated to Prof. Dr. E. Lukevics on the occasion of his 70th birthday. __________ Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 49–58, January, 2007.     

n-Butyltriphenylphosphonium peroxodisulfate: A cheap and efficient reagent for the aromatization of Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines

Different 4-substituted 1,4-dihydropyridines have been oxidized to pyridine derivatives by n-butyltriphenyl phosphonium peroxodisulfate in acetonitrile solution at reflux condition.Formation of two kinds of products has been observed depending on the type of 4-substituent.     

Selectivity tunable divergent synthesis of 1,4- and 1,2-dihydropyridines via three-component reactions

The tunable three-component reactions of enals, electron deficient alkynes, and primary amines have been achieved for selective synthesis of 1,4- and 1,2-dihydropyridines. The selectivity has been found to be in close relation to the property of the amine component.     

Facile and Green Synthesis of 1,4-Dihydropyridine Derivatives in n-Butyl Pyridinium Tetrafluoroborate

l,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives were synthesized from the one-pot condensation of aldehydes, acetoacetates, and ammonium acetate in room-temperature ionic liquid n-butyl pyridinium tetrafluoroborate ([BPy][BF₄]). Compared with classical Hantzsch reaction conditions, this new method has the advantage of excellent yields, short reaction time, and easy workup. The recovered ionic liquid could be recycled for at least five runs without losing its activity.     

Synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridine esters using low-melting sugar mixtures as green solvents

Several low-melting sugar mixtures (LMMs) were synthesized and used for preparation of 1,4-dihydropyridines with aldehydes, 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, and a nitrogen source as starting materials. Good yields, low reaction times, recyclability of LMMs, and catalyst-free methodology are some of the highlights of this new protocol.     

DMAP-catalyzed four-component one-pot synthesis of highly functionalized spirooxindole-1,4-dihydropyridines derivatives in aqueous ethanol

An efficient, clean, and environmental friendly ‘one-pot’ four-component reaction was developed for assembling a novel type of spirooxindole derivatives containing dihydropyridine and pyrrolidinone. The reaction could be easily performed in aqueous ethanol with 4-DMAP as catalyst in good yields. The high efficiency and the simple and mild condition of the reaction, in addition with its avoidance of time-consuming, costly syntheses, and tedious workup, endowed the reaction with application significance. A series of spirooxindole derivatives were therefore prepared in excellent yields by using this ‘one-pot’ four-component reaction method.     

1,4-二氢吡啶衍生物的合成及其与牛血清白蛋白的相互作用

以对甲苯磺酸为催化剂,一锅法合成了一系列1,4-二氢吡啶衍生物,并对其进行了红外光谱、质谱和核磁共振表征。采用荧光光谱法、紫外光谱法对2,6-二甲基-4-苯乙烯-1,4-二氢吡啶-3,5-二甲酸乙酯(1a)与BSA在不同温度的相互作用进行了研究。在298K时,Kq为2.43×10~(12)L·mol~(-1)·s~(-1),Ka为4.15×10~3L·mol~(-1),n为0.82,ΔS为65.12J·mol~(-1)·K~(-1),ΔH为-1.24k J·mol~(-1)。研究表明,1a对BSA具有荧光猝灭作用,且1a与BSA的主要作用力可能是疏水作用力(ΔS0)。     

具有生物活性的1,4-二氢吡啶衍生物的水热法合成及结构表征

1,4-二氢吡啶衍生物具有很好的生理活性。在医学上用作心血管疾病的防治保健药物,不仅能治疗肠胃疾病、雷诺氏病、脂肪肝、中毒性肝炎,也有抗衰老、防早熟等作用,还可以用作治疗肺动脉高压和癫痫病的辅助药物[1-2]。近年又发现1,4-二氢吡啶衍生物不但是一类高效的钙拮抗剂,亦是一种绿色饲料添加剂。它的合成通常采用文献报道的Hantzsch法合成[3],即将干燥氨气通入乙酰乙酸乙酯与醛的混合溶液中。该反应时间长、操作复杂,且氨气易对环境造成污染。正因为此,越来越多的化学家和药物学家将有机合成的研究重点放在对环境无污染的绿色合成上。如…     

Exploration of quinoxaline derivatives as antimicrobial and anticancer agents

Novel 2 and 3‐substituted quinoxaline derivatives were synthesized through various synthetic pathways, among which cyanoacetamide and cyanoacetohydrazide quinoxaline derivatives 4a‐c and 11a‐c , respectively, were synthesized. Furthermore, methoxy quinoxaline derivatives 3c and quinoxaline derivatives bearing substituted pyridines 6a,b , 12a,b , and 13a,b were designed to be synthesized. However, we have synthesized acrylohydrazide 5a,b and 7 /acrylamide derivatives, Schiff base analogues 14a‐f , pyrazole derivatives 15a‐e, amide derivatives 16a‐f , guanidine derivatives 16 g,h as well as, quinoxalin‐2‐methylallyl propionate derivative 14g . All the synthesized compounds were confirmed via spectral data and elemental analyses. Moreover, the newly synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity (Gm +ve, Gm ?ve in comparison to Gentamycin a standard) and fungi (in comparison to Ketoconazole as a standard). Thus, compound 16b showed promising antimicrobial activity against B. subtilis, P. vulgaris, and S. mutants with values ranging from 20 to 27‐mm zone of inhibition. While compounds 5a , 14e,f, and 16a,c,d,g,h showed potent antimicrobial activity. Moreover, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) selected 20 compounds that were submitted for anticancer screening against 60 types of cancer cell lines. The most active compounds are 5b and 12a where compound 5b containing 2,4‐dichlorophenyl moiety at cyanoacetamide linkage of hydrazine quinoxaline backbone exerted significant growth inhibition activity against Leukemia MOLT‐4, Renal cancer UO‐31, and Breast cancer MCF‐7. In addition, compound 12a having 4,6‐diaminopyridinone side chain at position‐3 of quinoxaline nucleus exhibited remarkable anticancer activity against renal cancer UO‐31.     

Conformational flexibility of the 1,4-dihydropyridine ring in calcium channel agonists and antagonists molecules

Conformational flexibility of the 1,4-dihydropyridine ring in 4-aryl derivatives of the 2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dicarbmethoxy-1,4-dihydropyridine has been studied using the MM3 molecular mechanics method. Change of the C=C---C---C= endocyclic torsion angle of dihydrocycle in the range of 35° entails an increase of energy less than 1 kcal mol⁻¹. The energy levels below 99% of the molecular population for each molecule were estimated. The interval of the torsion angle change for these regions is about 60°.     

Novel pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives as promising anticancer agents: A review

Pyridines and pyrimidines are the class of heterocyclic nitrogenous compounds having plethora of applications in anticancer drug development. These synthetic sources serve as the potent class of compounds in treatment of breast cancer, myeloid leukemia, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer and idiopathic respiratory fibrosis etc. The present review enumerates the results of studies published during past three years (2019–2021) on pyridine and pyrimidine analogues with their respective anticancer properties characterized in vitro or through in silico studies and illustrates their potential in development of anticancer agents. Recent advances on pyridine and pyrimidine analogues mentioned in this review add to the appealing opportunities for cancer therapy.     

Synthesis and studies of calcium channel blocking and antioxidant activities of novel 4-pyridinium and/or N-propargyl substituted 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives

The novel 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives containing the cationic pyridine moiety at the position 4, and the N-propargyl group as a substituent at position 1 of the 1,4-DHP cycle were designed, synthesised, and assessed in biological tests. Among all the novel compounds, the 4-(N-dodecyl) pyridinium group-containing compounds 11 (without the N-propargyl group) and 12 (with the N-propargyl group) demonstrated the highest calcium antagonistic properties against neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y (IC₅₀ about 5–14 μM) and the vascular smooth muscle A7r5 cell (IC₅₀ – 0.6–0.7 μM) lines, indicating that they predominantly target the L-type calcium channels. These compounds showed a slight total antioxidant activity. At concentrations close to those of L-type calcium channel blocking ones, compound 12 did not affect mitochondrial functioning; also, no toxicity was obtained in vivo. The N-propargyl group as a substituent at position 1 of the 1,4-DHP cycle did not essentially influence the compounds’ activity. The 4-(N-dodecyl) pyridinium moiety-containing compounds can be considered as prototype molecules for further chemical modifications and studies as cardioprotective/neuroprotective agents.     

Synthesis of Polysubstituted 1,4-Dihydropyridines via Four-component Reactions of Arylamine,Acetylenedicarboxylate, Aromatic Aldehyde and Ethyl Acetoacetate

An efficient synthetic protocol for the 1,4-diaryl-1,4-dihydropyridines was developed via the domino four-component reaction of arylamine, acetylenedicarboxylate, aromatic aldehyde and ethyl acetoacetate. The reaction mechanism involves the formation of β-enamino ester and its sequential Michael addition to arylidene acetoacetate.     

Green synthesis of some tetrahydroquinoline derivatives and evaluation as anticancer agents

This study demonstrates the design and synthesis of heterocyclic compounds with diverse biological effects. Using an ionic liquid catalyst, a sonosynthetic approach for the assembly of bis-arylidene cycloalkanone derivatives (bis-chalcones) has been reported. Three cancer cell lines Hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG-2), Breast carcinoma cells (MCF-7), and Lung carcinoma cells (A-549) were utilized to investigate the antiproliferative effects of some selected samples. Many evaluated drugs exhibited good to moderate cytotoxicity against the examined cell lines. Notably, the IC₅₀ values for the S-alkyl derivatives ranged from 2.86 to 13.14 µg/mL.