Synthesis,characterization and antimicrobial activities of new bis-hydrazonothioxothiazolidinone derivatives

New bis-hydrazonothioxothiazolidinone derivatives based on 2-thioxothiazolidin-4-one were synthesized in good yields using a simplified experimental condition. The structure of synthesized compounds was established with the help of common physico-chemical analysis and various spectroscopic techniques like FT-IR, mass and ¹H NMR. The results of characterizations are in good agreement with the proposed structure of all the synthesized compounds. Further, the antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) activities of all the synthesized derivatives were carried out against various species like Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Aspergillous niger and Aspergillous flavus by using agar-cup method. The results of antimicrobial screening showed that all the compounds have mild to moderate activity. However, some of the compounds (3a, 3b, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3i and 3j) have shown better activity than the other.     

Synthesis of new 1,2,3-triazole linked benzimidazolidinone: Single crystal X-ray structure,biological activities evaluation and molecular docking studies

A novel series of 1,2,3-triazole-benzimidazolidinone hybrid derivatives were designed and synthesized via click reaction, between various aryl azide and a terminal alkyne bearing a benzimidazolidinone moiety. All newly synthesized compounds, were efficiently characterized using ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and HRMS. Furthermore, the structure of one precursor 5b was supported by single crystal X-ray diffraction. All synthesized derivatives have been evaluated for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. Biological activity tests exhibited that the target structures demonstrate that compounds 5a, 5b and 5f have a high antibacterial activity especially derivative 5b. Besides, the in vitro antifungal results revealed that the strongest inhibition recorded to compound 5b in comparison to other products against A. brasiliensis, A. fumigatus and C. albicans. Biological activity evaluation indicated that the synthesized compounds possess moderate anti-inflammatory effects. The most effective compound in terms of efficacy and potency was 5a. Molecular docking simulation was used to investigate the most active compounds' probable binding mechanisms in order to provide a plausible explanation for their biological activity.     

Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-thiazolidinone derivatives as antitubercular and antimicrobial agents

New series of N-[2-{2-(substitutedphenyl)-4-oxo-5-(substitutedbenzylidene)-1,3-thiazolidine}-iminoethyl]-2-amino-5-nitrothiazole, 5(a–m) have been synthesized from 2-amino-5-nitrothiazole as a starting material by conventional as well as microwave methods. All the synthesized compounds 4(a–m) were screened for their antibacterial and antifungal activities against some selected bacteria and fungi and antitubercular activity screened against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The structure of all the synthesized compounds were confirmed by chemical and spectral analyses such as IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and FAB-Mass.     

Synthesis and biological activity of some 8α-analogs of steroidal estrogens

8α-Analogs of steroidal estrogens containing a methyl group on C¹ or an oxo group on C⁶ were synthesized with a view to obtain compounds exhibiting selective biological activity, and their steric structure was studied. As shown with 1,3-O-dimethyl-8α-estrone as an example, such compounds in solution can exist as two conformers, whereas the oxo group on C⁶ almost does not affect conformation of the modified derivative as compared to the parent structure. Some newly synthesized compounds exhibited hypocholesterolemic activity in combination with reduced uterotropic effect, which is important for the design of drugs for the treatment of atherosclerosis. 6-Oxo-8α-analogs showed osteoprotective activity, so that introduction of an oxo group into the 6-position is promising from the viewpoint of hormone replacement therapy.     

Synthesis, crystal structure and biological activity of a novel anthranilic diamide insecticide containing allyl ether

In search of environmentally benign insecticides with high activity, low toxicity and low residue, a series of novel anthranilic diamides containing allyl ether were designed and synthesized. All the compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR spectroscopy, HRMS or elemental analysis. The single crystal structure of 18e was determined by X-ray diffraction. The insecticidal activities of the new compounds were evaluated. The results showed that some compounds exhibited excellent insecticidal activities against Lepidoptera pests. Among this series compounds, 18l showed 100 % larvicidal activity against Mythimna separate Walker and Plutella xylostella Linnaeus at the test concentration.     

Synthesis of new bis(thiosemicarbazone) derivatives and DFT analysis of antioxidant characteristics in relation to HAT and SET reactions

A series of new bis(thiosemicarbazones) have been synthesized from terephthalaldehyde and various thiosemicarbazides. IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR spectroscopic methods, and elemental analysis were used to characterize the identification of the synthesized compounds. The in vitro antioxidant activity determinations were made using the 1,1-Diphenyl-2-Picryl Hydrazil (DPPH) method. The compounds exhibited very different inhibition activities with the change of groups attached to the bis(thiosemicarbazone) structure. The spectral and electronic properties of the compounds were investigated by DFT calculation. Intramolecular interactions were analyzed by QTAIM and IRI calculations. Intrinsic bond strength index values of the N–H bonds, Fukui indices and the local electron affinities of the compounds were calculated, and the relationships between the compounds and their antioxidant activity properties were investigated. The SET and HAT mechanisms in the reactions of the compounds with DPPH were affected by the concentration of the compounds, and the possible effects of the parameters supporting the dominant characteristics in these reactions were examined using theoretical data.     

Synthesis of 1,3-dithiolane-containing nitromethene compounds and their biological activity as insecticides

1,3-Dithiolane-containing nitromethylene derivatives, as candidates for screening as neonicotinoid insecticides, were synthesized by reaction of compound (4) with 1,2-ethanedithiol. Compounds 7a–g were obtained via Mannich reaction of (E)-1-((1,3-dithiolan-2-yl)methyl)-2-(nitromethylene)imidazolidine (6), primary amines and formaldehyde. The synthesized compounds were identified by ¹H NMR, IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Preliminary bioassays indicated that most of the compounds had moderate insecticidal activity against Aphis craccivora. The relationship between molecular structure and biological activity is discussed.     

One-pot multicomponent synthesis of indol-3-yl-hydrazinyl thiazoles as antimicrobial agents

A series of novel mono- and bis(indol-3-yl)hydrazinyl thiazole derivatives were efficiently synthesized via one-pot cyclocondensation of mono- or bis(indole-3-carbaldehyde), thiosemicarbazide, and phenacyl bromides. The structure of the products was confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and ¹³C NMR spectra. All synthesized compounds were evaluated for in vitro antibacterial activity against Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis and Micrococcus luteus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella enteritis). Among the compounds screened, a few were found to be highly effective antibacterial agents. The bis-compounds with OCH₃ donating group exhibited good activity against the Gram-positive bacteria.     

Synthesis,characterization and antibacterial activity of some new pyrazole based Schiff bases

In the present study a series of new Schiff bases were synthesized. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, mass spectral and elemental analyses. Newly synthesized compounds were screened for their antibacterial (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) activity. The results revealed that, compounds 3f and 3c have exhibited significant biological activity against the tested microorganisms.     

Synthesis,characterization, antibacterial activities and carbonic anhydrase enzyme inhibitor effects of new arylsulfonylhydrazone and their Ni(II), Co(II) complexes

Ethane sulfonic acide hydrazide (esh: CH₃CH₂SO₂NHNH₂) derivatives as 5-methylsalicyl-aldehydeethanesulfonylhydrazone (5msalesh), 5-methyl-2-hydroxyacetophenoneethane sulfonylhydrazone (5mafesh) and their Ni(II), Co(II) complexes have been synthesized for the first time. The structure of these compounds has been investigated by elemental analysis, FT-IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, LC/MS, UV–vis spectrophotometric method, magnetic susceptibility, thermal studies and conductivity measurements. The antibacterial activities of synthesized compounds were studied against Gram positive bacteria; Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus magaterium and Gram negative bacteria; Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli by using the microdilution broth method. The biological activity screening showed that ligands have more activity than complexes against the tested bacteria. The inhibition activities of these compounds on carbonic anhydrase II (CA II) have been investigated by comparing IC₅₀ and K_i values and it has been found that 5msalesh and its complexes have more enzyme inhibition efficiency than other compounds.     

Synthesis and insecticidal activity of 6,8-dichloro-quinazoline derivatives containing a sulfide substructure

A series of 6,8-dichloro-quinazoline derivatives bearing a sulfide group was synthesized and characterized via ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR and elemental analyses. All the compounds were tested for their insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella in vitro. The results indicate that the synthesized compounds possess good insecticidal activity. Among these compounds, Vc, Vi, Vj, Vk and Vm displayed 75 %, 85 %, 80 %, 70 % and 63 % activities, respectively. These may prove useful as insecticidal agents.     

Rhodanine-based biologically active molecules: synthesis,characterization, and biological evaluation

To investigate the antimicrobial properties of the rhodanine (2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinone) structure, several 2-[(5Z)-5-benzylidene-4-oxo-2-thioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-3-yl]-N-phenylacetamide derivatives were synthesized by use of an efficient procedure. Variation of the functional group on the 5-benzylidine ring of rhodanine led to compounds containing a 2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinone group attached to N-phenyl acetamide. The chemical structures of the compounds were confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, ESI mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. The antibacterial and antifungal activity of the compounds were tested, at seven concentrations, against Gram-positive bacterial strains (Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922), Gram-negative bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Bacillus subtilis ATCC 11774), and fungal strains (Candida albicans ATCC 66027 and Aspergillus niger ATCC 6275), by use of the Kirby Bauer disk-diffusion technique and the serial broth dilution technique. The results obtained were compared with those for reference drugs. Relationships between structure and their antimicrobial activity are discussed.     

Synthesis and antimicrobial screening of 1,3,4-oxadiazole and clubbed thiophene derivatives

In the present study, a novel series of 2-{5-[4-(1-aza-2-(2-thienyl)vinyl)phenyl](1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)}-N-arylacetamides (IV)_1–12 were synthesized and tested for their antimicrobial activity. Newly synthesized compounds were screened for their antibacterial and antifungal activities on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus pyogenes, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus clavatus. The chemical structures of newly synthesized compounds were elicited by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and mass spectral data. The synthesized bio-active compounds exhibited excellent to moderate antimicrobial activity. Compounds (IV)₅, (IV)₆ and (IV)₇ possess excellent antibacterial activity whereas compounds (IV)₆, (IV)₉ and (IV)₁₁ possess excellent antifungal activity.     

Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of novel substituted 4-[3-(1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-benzimidazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxybenzyl]-2-(1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-benzimidazol-2-yl)phenol derivatives

A series of novel substituted bis-benzimidazole derivatives were synthesized by reaction of 5,5′-methylenebis(2-hydroxybenzaldehyde) with various substituted o-phenylenediamines in glacial acetic acid. The structure of the newly synthesized compounds was elucidated by ¹H and ¹³C NMR, FT-IR, and MS spectra, and their antimicrobial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria and antifungal activity were evaluated. The thienyl-substituted derivative showed significant activity against Bacillus licheniformis. Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia (bacteria), and Fusarium solani (fungi). The activities of the fluoro-substituted substituted derivative against some bacterial strains and of the thienyl-substituted derivative against fungi were found to be similar to those of standard drugs.     

Synthesis and antibacterial activity of new <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-substituted 7-amino-4-methyl-2<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-chromen-2-ones

N-Substituted 7-amino-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-ones containing one or two functionalized azole or azine moieties were synthesized. The structures of all synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. Some of the synthesized compounds exhibited weak antibacterial activity against Rhizobium radiobacter, Escherichia coli, and Xanthomonas campestris.     

Facile Synthesis of 3,6‐Disubstituted‐1,2,4‐triazolo‐[3,4‐b]‐1,3,4‐thiadiazoles via Oxidative Cyclization of n‐Heteroaryl‐Substituted Hydrazones and Their Biological Activity

Fused 3,6‐disubstituted triazolothiadiazoles were synthesized in good yield from a rapid and convenient oxidative cyclization of N‐heteroaryl‐substituted hydrazones promoted by chloramine‐T trihydrate at ambient temperature. The structure of the synthesized compounds was confirmed by FTIR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectral data. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antioxidant and antitubercular activities. All the compounds 5a‐i and 6a‐i showed good antitubercular activity. However, only compounds 5a‐i showed good antioxidant activity.     

Bis-Thiourea Bearing Aryl and Amino Acids Side Chains and Their Antibacterial Activities

Abstract

A series of symmetrical 1,3-bis thiourea 1a–e and 1,4-bis thiourea derivatives 2a–e have been successfully synthesized from the reactions of amines with 3-acetylbenzoyl isothiocyanate and 4-acetylbenzoyl isothiocyanate, respectively. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy and ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. The compounds were screened for their antibacterial activity by turbidimetric method using gram-negative bacteria (E. coli ATCC 8739) using turbidimetric method. The newly synthesized bis-thiourea derivatives bearing aryl side chains showed good antibacterial activity against E. coli. The effect of the molecular structure of the synthesized compounds on the antibacterial activity is discussed.     

Design,Synthesis, Antimicrobial,and Antioxidant Activity of Dimers of Chromene Containing 1,2,3-Triazole Derivatives Bearing an Alkyl Spacer

A new series of chromene based 1,2,3-triazole derivatives has been synthesized by incorporating biologically active heterocyclic rings containing chromene and triazole moieties in one molecular structure. All newly synthesized compounds are characterized by ¹H and ¹³C NMR, mass, and IR spectra. The title compounds are tested for their activity against different bacterial and fungal strains, and antioxidant activity. Several compounds are determined to be potent antimicrobial and antioxidant agents.

     

Synthesis,antibacterial, and antioxidant activities of naphthyl-linked disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles

Here, click synthesis of 15 naphthyl-linked disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles has been carried out by the reaction between 1-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)naphthalene and aromatic azides. The structure elucidation of the synthesized compounds was carried out by FTIR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and HRMS techniques. Further, the compound 7f was confirmed by X-ray crystallography (CCDC 1876891). The synthesized compounds were explored for antibacterial activity against Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. Biological evaluation of synthesized 1,2,3-triazoles revealed moderate to good antibacterial activity against the tested strains. The antioxidative behavior of synthesized compounds manifested the remarkable free radical scavenging activity using DPPH assay.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,and biological studies of 3,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2(3H)-thione derivatives

The reaction of 3,4-dichlorophenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2( 3H )-thione with piperidine derivatives via Mannich reaction was used to generate eleven novel compounds in moderate to good yields. Synthesized molecules were characterized according to their structure with ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and FT-IR spectral foundations, which were compatible with literature informations. Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity studies were done by disc diffusion and NCI-60 sulphordamine B assay methods. The antimicrobial test results revealed that synthesized compounds have better activity against gram-positive species than gram-negative ones. A total analysis of the antibacterial, antifungal, and antiyeast activity revealed that newly synthesized compounds were really active against Bacillus cereus , Bacillus ehimensis, and Bacillus thuringiensis species . For cytotoxicity, among three different cancer cell lines (HCT116, MCF7, HUH7) compounds 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5i, 5j and 5k were seemed especially effective on HUH7 cancer cell line via moderate to good activity. More significantly, against liver carcinoma cell line (HUH7) most of the compounds of the series ( 5c-5g and 5i-5j ) have better IC₅₀ values (IC₅₀= 18.78 µM) than 5-Florouracil (5-FU) and also compound 5d possessed 10.1 µM value, which represents good druggable cytotoxic activity. Further, the molecules were also screened for in silico chemoinformatic and toxicity data to gather the predicted bioavailibity and safety measurements.