Decoquinate derivatives: A new class of potent antischistosomal agents against Schistosoma japonicum

Decoquinate (1), an old and inexpensive coccidiostat, exhibited potent antimalarial activity, however, its antischistosomal activity against Schistosoma japonicum has not yet been evaluated. Based on decoquinate, a series of decoquinate derivatives was designed, synthesized, evaluated as a new class of antischistosomal agents against S. japonicum adult worms in vitro. Among them, compound 15 killed 100% of adult S. japonicum in 72 h at the concentration of 10 μmol/L in vitro, exhibited stronger wormkilling activity than PZQ in vitro and could serve as a promising lead compound to develop new antischistosomal agents.     

Highly enantioselective hydrogenation of new 2-functionalized quinoline derivatives

The asymmetric hydrogenation of a new series of 2-functionalized quinolines has been developed in the presence of in situ generated catalysts obtained from [Ir(cod)Cl]₂/(R)-bisphosphine/I₂ combinations. The enantioselectivity levels were as high as 84-94% ee for the synthesis of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines.     

A novel synthesis for quinoline derivatives

Condensation of ethyl 2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indolid-3-ene)cyanoacetate and/or 2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indolid-2-ene)malononitrile with 3-methylpyrazolin-5-one, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-pyrazolin-5-one, benzoyl acetonitrile or ethyl acetoacetate affords different substituted quinolines. The reaction is suggested to proceed through a nucleophilic addition followed by ring opening and recyclization steps.     

Tetrazole compounds. 9. A new approach to tetrazolyl-substituted quinoline derivatives

The acid-catalyzed reaction of 1-aryl-5-(2-dimethylaminovinyl)-1H-tetrazoles 2 with arylamines suitably functionalized in the ortho-position resulted in Z-configurated transamination products which were cyclized to novel 3-tetrazolylquinolines by the action of sodium ethoxide. Thus, on reacting 2 with 2-aminoacetophenone or 2-aminobenzophenone, respectively, the 2-[2-(1-aryl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)vinyl-amino]aryl ketones 3a-g were obtained, the cyclization of which gave 4-substituted 3-(1-aryl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)quinolines 4 . In the case of the transamination products 3h-1 , prepared from 2 and methyl anthranilate, the ring closure afforded 3-(1-aryl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-1H-quinolin-4-ones 5 . Starting from 2 and anthranilonitrile 4-amino-3-(1-aryl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)quinolines 10 were obtained via the corresponding intermediates 9 .     

N-acyl-N-formylcarbamates. A new class of carbamate derivatives

N-Acyl-N-formylcarbamates III can be prepared in good yields by singlet oxygen oxidation of 5-unsubstituted 4-alkoxyoxazoles I. They are photo- and thermo-stable and sensitive to hydrolysis under very mild conditions. In contrast 4-unsubstituted 5-alkoxyoxazole V reacts with singlet oxygen to give oxamate VII via dioxazole VI.     

Investigation of quinoline derivatives

The dehydrogenation of mononitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines and several of their N-acyl derivatives to the corresponding aminoquinolines was accomplished with various dehydrogenating agents. The maximum yields of aminoquino lines (15–20%) can be obtained when palladium on carbon is used as the dehydrogenating agent.See [1] for communication I.DeceasedTranslated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 103—104, January, 1972     

Peptide quinoline conjugates: a new class of RNA-binding molecules

[reaction: see text] A synthesis of 4,8-disubstituted 2-phenylquinoline amino acids is reported with the incorporation of one example into a peptide by solid-phase synthesis. The phenylquinoline-containing peptide binds an RNA target with nanomolar affinity (K(D) = 208 nM). The strategy can be used to prepare a variety of 2-substituted quinoline amino acids for alteration of affinity in intercalator peptides. Since quinolones represent an important class of antibacterials, these compounds may be useful in the discovery of new antibacterial agents.     

Syntheses of quinoline derivatives

In order to study the relationship between structure and biological activity we have synthesized 5-alkoxymethyl- and 5-aryloxymethyl-7-bromo-8-quinolinols.For part II, see [1].     

Investigation of quinoline derivatives

Some dinitro derivatives of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline and its N-acyl analogs were synthesized. The structures of the dinitro isomers obtained were confirmed by NMR, UV, and IR spectroscopic data.See [1] for communication II.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 80–83, January, 1973.     

A new class of laser dyes from acridinedione derivatives

Synthesis of 10-aryl-3,4,6,7,9,10-hexahydro-1,8(2H,5H)-acridinedione as a new class of laser dyes is reported. These dyes lase around 475–495 nm and are compared to the standard dye coumarin 102.     

Styryl derivatives of quinoline N-oxide

A new method has been developed for the synthesis of hitherto unknown styryl derivatives of quinoline N-oxide. Electron spectroscopy has shown the occurrence of intramolecular charge transfer processes in these compounds.Petrozavodsk State University, Petrozavodsk 185640. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 518–521, April, 1995. Original article submitted March 14, 1995.     

A new class of electroluminescent metal complexes based on quinoline ligands containing the sulfanylamino group

The synthesis and properties of a new class of electroluminescent metal complexes based on quinoline ligands containing the sulfanylamino group in position 8 are described. These complexes contain C-N-M-N chains in the chelate cycles instead of the traditionally used C-O-M-N chains.     

Silyl celluloses: A new class of soluble cellulose derivatives

Two general methods for the silylation of cellulose have been developed. Silyl amides undergo silyl—proton exchange reactions with cellulose in polar solvents leading to displacement of 80–90% of the hydroxyl protons by silyl groups. The same products are obtained by reaction of the corresponding chlorosilanes with cellulose in pyridine; however, di- and trifunctional impurities present in commercial chlorosilanes have to be removed by scavenging with a carbohydrate in order to avoid crosslinking. Cellulose derivatives with trimethylsilyl, dimethylphenylsilyl, methyldiphenylsilyl, and γ-cyanopropyldimethylsilyl substituents have been prepared by both methods. The properties of the new soluble polymers are largely dependent on the nature of the silyl substituents. The silyl celluloses exhibit a relatively high degree of hydrolytic stability; methyldiphenylsilyl cellulose is hydrolytically stable even under severe conditions.     

Efficient and selective synthesis of quinoline derivatives

The bromination reaction of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (7) was investigated by NBS and molecular bromine. One-pot synthesis is described for synthetically valuable 4,6,8-tribromoquinoline (3) and 6,8-dibromo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (6) on bromination of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (7) in efficient yields (75 and 90%, respectively). 6-Bromo- (4) and 6,8-dibromo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines (6) were converted to 6-bromo- (1) and 6,8-dibromo quinolines (2), respectively, by aromatization with DDQ in 83 and 77% yields, respectively. Several novel trisubstituted quinoline derivatives were efficiently prepared via lithium-halogen exchange reactions of tribromide 3. Treatment of 4,6,8-tribromoquinoline with BuLi followed by quenching with electrophiles [Si(CH₃)₃Cl, S₂(CH₃)₂, I₂] regioselectively proceeded at C-4 and C-8 sites and afforded corresponding 4,8-disubstituted-6-bromoquinolines. Similarly, lithiation of tribromide 3 followed by addition of water to the intermediate produced 6-bromoquinoline in 65% yield. Copper-induced nucleophilic substitution of tribromide 3 with NaOMe afforded 4,6,8-trimethoxyquinoline (17) in 60% yield.     

Selective direct fluorination of quinoline derivatives

Direct fluorination of various quinoline derivatives in acidic reaction media gives fluorinated quinoline products arising from selective, efficient electrophilic substitution processes.     

Synthesis of some fused quinoline derivatives

Summary Preparations of the novel fused dimethoxyquinoline derivatives of furo[2,3-b]quinoline (5),s-triazolo[4,3-a]quinoline (8) and tetrazolo[1,5-a]quinoline (10) from 6,7-dimethoxy-3-car-boxyquinoline-1-oxide (1) are reported.

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Synthese kondensierter Chinolinderivate

Zusammenfassung Die Synthese der neuen kondensierten Dimethoxy-Chinolinderivate Furo[2,3-b]chinolin (5),s-Triazolo[4,3-a]chinolin (8) und Tetrazolo[1,5-a]chinolin (10) aus 6,7-Dimethoxy-3-carboxychinolin-1-oxid (1) wird beschrieben.

     

Synthesis and cytotoxicity of a new class of potent decapeptide macrocycles

Described are the syntheses of five decapeptides that are C-2-symmetrical derivatives of the natural product pentapeptide sansalvamide A. Derivatives were made using a succinct convergent synthesis. These analogues share no structural homology to current cancer drugs, are cytotoxic at levels on par with existing drugs treating cancers, and demonstrate selectivity for drug-resistant pancreatic cancer cell lines over noncancerous cell lines. These molecules are excellent chemotherapeutic leads in the search for new anticancer agents.     

A new class of branched aminoglycosides: pseudo-pentasaccharide derivatives of neomycin B

[reaction: see text] The clinically important antibiotic neomycin B was modified at position C5' ' by adding one extra sugar ring in the beta-configuration, and the observed pseudo-pentasaccharides were tested against various bacterial strains, including pathogenic and resistant strains. The designed antibiotics show antibacterial activity superior to that of neomycin B against pathogenic and resistant bacterial strains.