Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of Some Novel Quinazolin‐4(3H)‐one Derivatives

A new series of quinazolinone derivatives bearing pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazole, or pyran moieties were synthesized for the purpose of anticancer cell line evaluation. Synthesis of these derivatives was achieved by the reaction of the ketone 2 with the appropriate aldehydes in the presence of either ethylcyanoacetate or malononitrile and ammonium acetate in one‐pot reaction. Chalcones 6 reacted also with hydrazine hydrate to give the corresponding pyrazolines 7 and reacted with urea or thiourea to give the 2‐oxopyrimidines or the 2‐thioxopyrimidines 8 , respectively. Evaluation of some representative examples of the newly synthesized compounds against cancer cell lines showed promising activity as anticancer agents.     

Synthesis of New Triazole and Oxadiazole Derivatives of Quinazolin‐4(3H)‐one and Their Antimicrobial Activity

A series of new triazole derivatives of quinazolin‐4(3H)‐one and new oxadiazole derivatives of quinazolin‐4(3H)‐one were synthesized. The newly synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and mass spectral data. All the newly synthesized compounds were screened for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis (gram‐positive bacteria), Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram‐negative bacteria), and antifungal activity was carried out against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger.     

Synthesis of Novel Substituted 2‐Lactosylthiothieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4(3H)‐one Derivatives

The title compounds substituted 2‐lactosylthiothieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐ones 6 were synthesized by the glycosyl reaction and alcoholysis reaction of substituted 2‐thioxo‐thieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐ones 4 ,which is formed by the base catalytic and acetic acidify reaction of amino esters 2 with alkyl or arylisothiocyanates and hepta‐O‐acetyl‐lactosyl bromide in good yields. All of the compounds were confirmed by NMR, ESI‐MS, and elemental analysis.     

Synthesis of Derivatives of Pyrido[4,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4(3H)‐one via an Iminophosphorane

A series of new, 2‐substituted 3‐aryl‐8,9,10,11‐tetrahydro‐5‐methyl[1]benzothieno[3′,2′ : 5,6]pyrido[4,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4(3H)‐ones, compounds 5a – q , were designed and synthesized via the aza‐Wittig reaction as the key step. The iminophosphorane 1 reacted with phenyl isocyanate (or 4‐chlorophenyl isocyanate) to the carbodiimide 4 , which was cyclized to 5 upon addition of different amines, EtOH, or phenols in the presence of a catalytic amount of EtONa or K₂CO₃ (Schemes 1 and 2). The structures of compounds 5 were confirmed by IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, EI‐MS, elemental analyses, and, in the case of 5l , by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction (Figure).     

A General and Facile Synthesis of Novel Polysubstituted Quinazolin‐4(3H)‐ones

A simple and efficient approach to synthesize novel polysubstituted quinazolin‐4(3H)‐ones has been developed, and the key step is a sequential procedure involved iron‐mediated reduction and acid‐catalytic cyclization. The present method provides a convenient and practical strategy for the synthesis of quinazolin‐4(3H)‐one derivatives.     

Synthesis and Structure of 2‐Substituted Thieno[3′,2′:5,6]pyrido[4,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4(3H)‐one Derivatives

A series of new 2‐substituted 3‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐5,8,9‐trimethylthieno[3′,2′: 5,6]pyrido[4,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4(3H)‐ones 8 were synthesized via an aza‐Wittig reaction. Phosphoranylideneamino derivatives 6a or 6b reacted with 4‐chlorophenyl isocyanate to give carbodiimide derivatives 7a or 7b , respectively, which were further treated with amines or phenols to give compounds 8 in the presence of a catalytic amount of EtONa or K₂CO₃. The structure of 2‐(4‐chlorophenoxy)‐3‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐5,8,9‐trimethylthieno[3′,2′: 5,6]pyrido[4,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4(3H)‐one ( 8j ) was comfirmed by X‐ray analysis.     

Synthesis of 3‐Acetyl‐4‐hydroxy‐1‐phenylpyridin‐2(1H)‐one Derivatives

The cyclization of aryl ketone anilides 3 with diethyl malonate to affords 4‐hydroxy‐6‐phenyl‐6H‐pyrano[3,2‐c]‐pyridin‐2,5‐diones 4 in good yields. 3‐Acetyl‐4‐hydroxy‐1‐phenylpyridin‐2(1H)‐ones 5 are obtained by ring‐opening reaction of 4‐hydroxy‐6‐phenyl‐6H‐pyrano[3,2‐c]‐pyridin‐2,5‐diones 4 in the presence of 1,2‐diethylene glycol. The reaction of 3‐acetyl‐4‐hydroxy‐1‐phenylpyridin‐2(1H)‐ones 5 with hydroxylamine hydrochloride produces 4‐hydroxy‐3‐[N‐hydroxyethanimidoyl]‐1‐phenylpyridin‐2(1H)‐ones 6 from which 3‐alkyloxyiminoacetyl‐4‐hydroxy‐1‐phenylpyridin‐2(1H)‐ones 7 are obtained by reacting with alkyl bromides or iodides in the presence of anhydrous potassium carbonate with moderate yields. The similar compounds can be synthesized on refluxing 3‐acetyl‐4‐hydroxy‐1‐phenylpyridin‐2(1H)‐ones 5 with substituted hydroxylamine hydrochloride in the presence of sodium bicarbonate with good yields. Most of the synthesized compounds are characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopic methods.     

Synthesis of Furo[2,3‐d]pyridazin‐4(5H)‐one and Its N(5)‐Substituted Derivatives

We report the efficient preparation of furo[2,3‐d]pyridazin‐4(5H)‐one and its N‐substituted derivatives starting from methyl 2‐methylfuran‐3‐carboxylate. The Me group was converted to the aldehyde group, which was then condensed with hydrazine derivatives. Then, the ester functionalities were hydrolyzed to the corresponding acids, followed by treatment with SOCl₂ to give N‐substituted furopyridazinone derivatives.     

Synthesis of Some Quinazoline‐2(1H),4(3H)‐dione Derivatives

Several quinazoline‐2(1H),4(3H)‐dione derivatives were synthesized from pyrimidine‐2(1H),4(3H)‐dione derivative.     

Synthesis of 3‐Substituted Benzpyrid‐4‐imino‐2‐oxime Derivatives

Pyrazolone, Isoxazolone, Pyrimidinone, Pyrimidinothione, thiazolidinone and β‐lactam incorporating 2‐oximino benzpyrid‐4‐one derivatives have been synthesized by cyclocondensation addition reaction and cycloaddition of hydrazine hydrate, phenyl hydrazine, hydroxylamine, urea, thiourea, mercapto acetic acid, and chloroacetylchloride, respectively.     

Synthesis of New 2‐Phenylpyrano[3,2‐b]phenothiazin‐4(6H)‐one Derivatives

A new synthesis of 2‐phenylpyrano[3,2‐b]phenothiazin‐4(6H)‐one derivatives was reported. First 2,10‐diacetyl‐3‐hydroxyphenothiazine ( 2 ) was converted into their benzoyloxy esters ( 3a – 3j ) using different aromatic carboxylic acids in the presence of phosphorous oxychloride in pyridine. Benzoyloxy esters were converted into their 1,3‐diones ( 4a – 4j ) by using dry KOH in pyridine via Baker‐Venkataraman transformation reaction. The 1,3‐diones thus obtained were cyclised to pyranophenothiazines ( 5a – 5j ) by refluxing in an acetic acid/HCl mixture.     

An Efficient Synthesis of 3H‐Pyrrolo[3,2‐d]pyrimidin‐4(5H)‐one Derivatives via an Iminophosphorane

The iminophosphorane ( 3 ), obtained from reaction of ethyl 3‐amino‐4‐cyano‐1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrrole‐2‐carboxylate ( 2 ) with triphenylphosphine, hexachloroethane, and triethylamine, reacted with aromatic isocyanates to give carbodiimides ( 4 ). Further reaction of 4 with various amines, phenols, or ROH to give 2,3,5,7‐tetrasubstituted 3H‐pyrrolo[3,2‐d]pyrimidine‐4(5H)‐ones ( 6 ) in satisfactory yields in the presence of catalytic amount of sodium alkoxide or solid potassium carbonate.     

Synthesis of New 3‐(Furan‐2‐yl)‐Substituted Dibenzo‐Diazepin‐1‐one Derivatives

A new series of 3‐(furan‐2‐yl) dibenzo‐diazepin‐1‐one derivatives were synthesized by condensation of 5‐(furan‐2‐yl)‐1,3‐cyclohexanedione, o‐phenylenediamine, and aromatic aldehydes, in which in some of them existed two very close isomer compounds. All the compounds were characterized by IR, MS, ¹H NMR, and elemental analysis. Also presented were the crystal structures of 3a , 3b and 3e , which were obtained and determined by X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction.     

Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral α‐Substituted Mercaptoglycine Derivatives via α‐Sulfenylation of Ni(II) Complex of Glycine and S‐Substituted 4‐Methylbenzenesulfonothioate

The asymmetric α ‐sulfenylation of Ni(II ) complex of glycine with S ‐substituted 4‐methylbenzenesulfonothioate is reported. Due to the mild and simple reaction conditions, this asymmetric reaction is compatible with various functional groups.     

Synthesis of 4-(4-Methylsulfonylphenyl)-3-phenyl-2(3H)-thiazole Thione Derivatives as New Potential COX-2 Inhibitors

Synthesis of novel 4-（4-methylsulfonylphenyl）-3-phenyl-2（3H）-thiazole thione derivatives with functionalized diarylheterocycle pharmacophore as potential COX-2 inhibitors was described. The title compounds were synthesized by cyclocondensation of corresponding dithiocarbamate and 2-bromo-1-（4-methylsulfonylphenyl）ethanone, followed by dehydration with H2SO4. All of the target compounds were characterized by ^1H NMR, IR and mass spectral data.     

Synthesis and In Vitro Antibacterial Activities of Novel 2‐Aryl‐3‐(phenylamino)‐2,3‐dihydroquinazolin‐4(1H)‐one Derivatives

An efficient synthesis of novel 2‐aryl‐3‐(phenylamino)‐2,3‐dihydroquinazolin‐4(1H)‐one derivatives using KAl(SO₄)₂.12H₂O (Alum) as a catalyst from an aldehyde and 2‐amino‐N‐phenylbenzohydrazine in ethanol is described. All synthesized derivatives were screened for anti‐bacterial activity. Some compounds exhibited promising anti‐bacterial activity with reference to standard antibiotics.     

Phenyliodine(III) Triflate Mediated Synthesis of 5‐Benzoyldihydro‐2(3H)‐furanones

A direct and efficient method for the preparation of 5‐benzoyldihydro‐2(3H)‐furanones was realized by cyclization of 4‐benzoylbutyric acids in the presence of phenyliodine(III) triflate.     

Retracted: Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Trifluoro Substituted 2‐Aminobenzimidazole Derivatives via Iodoacetic Acid Mediated One‐pot Condensation

Microwave‐assisted efficient one‐pot syntheses of trifluoro substituted 2‐aminobenzimidazole derivative were synthesized using iodoacetic acid mediated cyclodesulfurization of thioureas. This method eliminates need to handle preformed substituted thioureas, requires lesser reaction time and temperature, is facile, and also gives higher yields of the target molecules.