Synthesis and anticonvulsant activity of some new arylidenehydrazides and 4-thiazolidinones

Summary A number of N,N-bis(arylidene)mono(1-methylpropyl)malonic acid dihydrazides (3a–c), 1,1-bis[[(2-aryl-4-thiazolidinone-3-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-methylbutanes (4a–e), and 1,1-bis[[(3-alkyl/aryl-4-thiazolidinone-2-yl)hydrazono]carbonyl]-2-methylbutanes (6a–i) have been synthesized, characterized and evaluated for anticonvulsant activity. All tested compounds showed significant activity (10 to 60% protection) against pentylenetetrazole induced seizures.

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Synthese einiger neuer Arylidenhydrazide und 4-Thiazolidinone sowie Untersuchung ihrer krampflösenden Eigenschaften

Zusammenfassung Eine Reihe von N,N-Bis(aryliden)mono(1-methylpropyl)malonsäure dihydraziden, (3a–c), 1,1-Bis[[2-Aryl-4-thiazolidinon-3-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-methylbutanen (4a–e) und 1,1-Bis[[3-alkyl/aryl-4-thiazolidinon-2-yl)hydrazono]carbonyl]-2-methylbutanen (6a–i) wurden hergestellt, charakterisiert und auf ihre antikonvulsive Wirkung geprüft. Alle getesteten Substanzen zeigen relevante Aktivitäten gegen durch Pentilentetrazol induzierte Krämpfe (10–60% Schutz).

     

Synthesis,characterization, and fluorescence properties of dinuclear cadmium(II) complexes

Four dinuclear cadmium(II) complexes, [Cd₂(L¹)(μ₂-Cl)Cl₂] (1), [Cd₂(L²)(μ₂-Cl)Cl₂] (2), [Cd₂(L³)(μ₂-Cl)Cl₂] (3), and [Cd₂(L⁴)₃ClO₄] (4), where HL¹ = 4-methyl-2,6-bis(1-(2-piperidinoethyl)iminomethyl)-phenol, HL² = 4-methyl-2,6-bis(1-(2-pyrrolidinoethyl)iminomethyl)-phenol, HL³ = 4-methyl-2,6-bis(1-(2-morpholinoethyl)iminomethyl)-phenol and HL⁴ = 4-methyl-2,6-bis(cyclohexylmethyl)iminomethyl)-phenol, were synthesized. They were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV–Vis, fluorescence and electronspray ionization mass spectroscopy. Complexes 1 and 4 were also characterized by single crystal X-ray analysis. The cadmiums atoms in 1 are linked by μ₂-chloride in a distorted square pyramidal geometry, whereas cadmium atom in 4 is in a distorted octahedral environment. The complexes show emission bands around 500 nm with excitation at 395 nm.     

New chalcanonol glycoside from the seeds of saw palmetto: antiproliferative and antioxidant effects

A new chalcanonol glycoside dimer, bis-O-[(I-4′) → (II-6′)]-α-hydroxyphloretin-2′-O-β-glucoside (1), in addition to six known compounds, namely ( ? )-epicatechin (2) and ( ? )-epiafzelechin (3), 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4), protocatechuic acid (5), methylgallate (6), β-sitosterol (7) and β-sitosterol-3-O-glucoside (8), was isolated from the seeds of saw palmetto. The structures of the isolated compounds were established from the analysis of their MS and 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data. The antiproliferative activities of the isolated compounds towards PC3, the human prostate cancer cells were investigated. Amongst the isolated compounds, the new compound and the sterolic derivatives showed antiproliferative effects. Screening of the antioxidant effects of the isolated compounds by 2,2′-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid radical assay revealed that the isolated phenolics were active free radical scavengers.     

Oxazepines and thiazepines,XXIV synthesis of optically active 2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-1,5-benzoxazepin-4(5H)-ones

Summary 2,3-Dihydro-2(R)-methyl-1,5-benzoxazepin-4(5H)-one [(R)-3] and its enantiomer (S)-3 have been synthesized via the optical resolution and subsequent chemical transformations of (±)-3-(2-nitrophenoxy)butyric acid (1). Compounds (R)-3 and (S)-3 were converted into optically active 1,5-benzoxazepines (R)-7–(R)-14 and (S)-15–(S)-32.

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Oxazepine und Thiazepine, XXIV: Darstellung optisch aktiver 2,3-Dihydro-2-methyl-1,5-benzoxazepin-4(5H)-one

Zusammenfassung 2,3-Dihydro-2(R)-methyl-1,5-benzoxazepin-4(5H)-on [(R)-3] und sein Enantiomeres (S)-3 wurden durch Racemattrennung und weitere chemische Umsetzungen von (±)-3-(2-Nitrophenoxy)buttersäure (1) dargestellt. Die Verbindungen (R)-3 und (S)-3 wurden in die optisch aktiven 1,5-Benzoxazepine (R-7 bis (R)-14 und (S)-15 bis (S)-32 übergeführt.

     

Terpyridines as supramolecular initiators for living polymerization methods

Bis(5,5″-bis(bromomethyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine), bis-4′-(4-bromomethylphenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine and 4-hydroxymethyl-5′,5″-dimethyl-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine metal complexes have been used as initiators for the living polymerization of 2-oxazolines and L-lactides. In both cases polymers with controlled molecular weights and narrow molecular weight distributions have been obtained. In-line diode array GPC measurements of iron(II) complexed poly(ethyloxazoline)s showed an unexpected absence of fragmentation. Viscosity experiments demonstrated the differences of the complexed and uncomplexed systems.     

The Solvent-Like Nature of Silica Particles in Organic Solvents

 Kamlet-Taft’s α (hydrogen bond donor acidity) and π^* (dipolarity/polarizability) values of various silica batches measured in various solvents are presented. The α and π^* parameters for the various solid acids are analyzed by means of Fe(phen)₂(CN)₂ (cis-dicyano-bis-(1,10)-phenanthroline-iron(II), 1), Michler’s ketone (4,4′-bis-(dimethylamino)-benzophenone, 2), and two hydrophilic derivatives of 2, (4-(dimethylamino)-4′-(di-2-hydroxyethyl)-amino-benzophenone (3a) and 4,4′-bis-(di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-amino)-benzophenone (3b) as well as coumarin 153 (4) as solvatochromic surface polarity indicators. Apparent β (hydrogen bond acceptor basicity) parameters for bare silica have been evaluated by means of an aminobenzodifuranone dye (5) as solvatochromic probe. The chemical interpretation of the α and π^* parameters and the nature of the solvent/surface interaction which they reflect are discussed. It can be shown that an increase of the HBA (hydrogen bond accepting) capacity of the solvent significantly decreases the HBD (hydrogen bond donating) capacity of the surface environment, whereas the dipolarity/polarizability value of the silica/solvent interface is a composite of many effects. The classification of the polarity of silica particles in organic solvents compared to pure liquids is outlined.     

THE SYNTHESIS,PHYSICAL, AND SPECTRAL PROPERTIES,AND SOME REACTIONS OF A NEW STABLE bis-α-LACTAM (AZIRIDINONE) WITH A TERPENE SKELETON

A synthesis of a new stable bis-α-lactam, cis-1,1′(p-menth-1,8-ylene) bis(3-tert-butyl-2-azirididone) (4), derived from p-menthane, is described. Complete spontaneous thermal decomposition required 1h of reflux in boiling n-decane (b.p. 174°C) and the products are 2,2-dimethylpropanal (pivalaldehyde) (6) and 1,8-diisocyano-p-menthane (7). Reaction with benzylamine yielded the unexpected bis-benzylamide (13a), while reaction with sodium methoxide gave the bis-α-amino acid ester (14).     

The Solvent-Like Nature of Silica Particles in Organic Solvents

Summary.   Kamlet-Taft’s α (hydrogen bond donor acidity) and π^* (dipolarity/polarizability) values of various silica batches measured in various solvents are presented. The α and π^* parameters for the various solid acids are analyzed by means of Fe(phen)₂(CN)₂ (cis-dicyano-bis-(1,10)-phenanthroline-iron(II), 1), Michler’s ketone (4,4′-bis-(dimethylamino)-benzophenone, 2), and two hydrophilic derivatives of 2, (4-(dimethylamino)-4′-(di-2-hydroxyethyl)-amino-benzophenone (3a) and 4,4′-bis-(di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-amino)-benzophenone (3b) as well as coumarin 153 (4) as solvatochromic surface polarity indicators. Apparent β (hydrogen bond acceptor basicity) parameters for bare silica have been evaluated by means of an aminobenzodifuranone dye (5) as solvatochromic probe. The chemical interpretation of the α and π^* parameters and the nature of the solvent/surface interaction which they reflect are discussed. It can be shown that an increase of the HBA (hydrogen bond accepting) capacity of the solvent significantly decreases the HBD (hydrogen bond donating) capacity of the surface environment, whereas the dipolarity/polarizability value of the silica/solvent interface is a composite of many effects. The classification of the polarity of silica particles in organic solvents compared to pure liquids is outlined. Theoretical E _T(30) values of the solid/solvent interfaces are calculated by applying linear solvation energy (LSE) relationships using the independently measured α and π^* values of the solid acids according to Received February 2, 2001. Accepted (revised) March 3, 2001     

Coordination of di- and triimine ligands at ruthenium(II) and ruthenium(III) centers: structural,electrochemical and radical scavenging studies

Herein, we explore the coordination of di- and triimine chelators at ruthenium(II) and ruthenium(III) centers. The reactions of 2,6-bis-((4-tetrahydropyranimino)methyl)pyridine (thppy), N¹,N²-bis((3-chromone)methylene)benzene-1,2-diamine (chb), and tris-((1H-pyrrol-2-ylmethylene)ethane)amine (H₃pym) with trans-[Ru^IICl₂(PPh₃)₃] afforded the diamagnetic ruthenium(II) complex cis-[RuCl₂(thppy)(PPh₃)] (1) and the paramagnetic complexes [mer-Ru₂(μ-chb)Cl₆(PPh₃)₂] (2), and [Ru(pym)] (3), respectively. The complexes were characterized by IR, NMR, and UV–vis spectroscopy and molar conductivity measurements. The structures were confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The redox properties of the metal complexes were probed via cyclic- and squarewave voltammetry. Finally, the radical scavenging capabilities of the metal complexes towards the NO and 2,2-di(4-tert-octylphenyl)-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals were investigated     

Regioselectivity in the Reactions of Bis-hydrazonoyl Halides with Pyrimidine-2-thiones

Summary.  Bis-hydrazonoyl chlorides react regioselectively with pyrimidine-2-thiones, which contain a masked thiourea residue, to give the hitherto unknown annelated 2,3-bis-arylhydrazono-thiazoles and 3,3′-bis-1,2,4-triazoles. Reaction of bis-hydrazonoyl chlorides with 2-methylthio derivatives gave only 3,3′-bis-1,2,4-triazoles. Received October 4, 2000. Accepted (revised) December 20, 2000     

New crystal structures of fluorinated α-aminophosphonic acid analogues of phenylglycine

The four novel phosphonic acid analogues of phenylglycine with various substituents in phenyl ring (mostly fluorine atoms) have been synthesized by using procedure of amidoalkylation of phosphorus trichloride with aromatic aldehydes and acetamide. The NMR, ESI-MS spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-Ray diffraction methods were used to characterize unusual structures: the amino-(4-trifluoromethylbenzyl)-(1), amino-(3,4-difluorobenzyl)-(2), amino-(2,4,6-trifluorobenzyl)-(3), and amino-(2-fluoro-4-hydroxybenzyl)-(4) phosphonic acids. Since the α-aminophosphonates have a potential for biological activity and could be used as building blocks in medicinal chemistry, it is important to know their detail crystal structures and properties which, in turn, may extend the knowledge on their interaction with physiologic receptors.

     

Reaction of 6-methyl-6-p-tolyl-4-ethoxy-5,6-dihydro-pyran-2-one1 with perchloric acid

6-Methyl-6-p-tolyl-4-ethoxy-5,6-dihydro-pyran-2-one (1) undergoes decarboxylative elimination with perchloric acid in ether to give 4-p-tolyl-3-penten-2-one (3), the structure of which has been confirmed through an unambiguous synthesis.

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Reaktion von 6-Methyl-6-p-tolyl-4-ethoxy-5, 6-dihydro-pyran-2-on mit PerchlorsäureKurze Mitteilung

Zusammenfassung Die Titelverbindung (1) ergibt mit Perchlorsäure unter decarboxylierender Eliminierung 4-p-Tolyl-3-penten-2-on (3). Die Struktur von3 wurde mittels eines eindeutigen Syntheseweges festgelegt.

     

Condensed thiazoles,II: Synthesis of 7-substituted thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidines as possible anti-HIV,anticancer, and antimicrobial agents

Summary Some 3-substituted 2-thioxothiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-7(6H)-ones (2a,b;4) have been synthesized and converted to their 7-chloro (3,5), 7-diethanolamino (6a,b), 7-bis(2-chloroethyl)amino (7), 7-azido (8), 7-amino (9), 7-hydrazino (16), 7-mercapto (11a,b), and 7-methylthio (12) derivatives. These compounds were evaluated for theirin vitro antimicrobial, anti-HIV; and anticancer activities.For part I of this series, see Monatsh Chem127: 1203     

Synthesis,characterisation and structural aspects of some symmetrical organotellurium halides based on Bis(2-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)telluride

Bis(2-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)telluride (2) has been synthesised in good yield by reacting 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3,5-dimethylpyrazole with in situ prepared sodium telluride, Na₂Te in an aqueous solution. A number of new organotellurium halides from bis(2-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)telluride have been synthesised by using different halogenating reagents. Reaction of 2 with bromine gave bis(2-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)telluride dibromide (5a) in addition to unexpected product bis(2-(4-bromo-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)telluride dibromide (5b). All compounds were characterized by different spectroscopic techniques viz., ¹H, ¹³C, ¹²⁵Te NMR, Mass spectroscopy, IR and CHN analysis. EDXRF studies have also been employed to confirm the identity of 5a and 5b. Thermal gravimetric analysis of bis(2-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)telluride (IV) chloride (4) and bis(2-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)telluride (IV) iodide (5c) reveals the thermal stability of these molecules above 100°C. The X-ray studies of 5c shows trigonal bipyramidal geometry around tellurium atom and intermolecular secondary interaction viz., C-H π stacking between H23A and C22 showing a supramolecular packing between two molecules.     

1-Aryl-6-azauracile, 8. Mitt.: Herstellung von p-Carboxy-, p-Acetyl- und p-Sulfamoylphenylderivaten

Zusammenfassung In Fortsetzung unserer Synthesen wurden aus p-Amino-benzoesäure, ihrem Äthylester, p-aminoacetophenon und Sulfanilamid die entsprechenden Arylhydrazono-cyanacetylcarbamid-säureäthylester (1 a–1 d), 1-Aryl-6-azauracil-5-carbonsäure-nitrile (2 a–2 d), 1-Aryl-6-azauracil-5-carbonsäure (3 a–3 d) und die Thioamide (4 a–4 d) dieser Säuren hergestellt. Durch Decarboxylierung der Säure3 a wurde 1-(p-Carboxyphenyl)-6-azauracil (5 a) gewonnen.

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From p-aminobenzoic acid, its ethyl ester, p-aminoaceto-phenone and sulfanilamide the corresponding ethyl arylhydrazonocyanoacetylcarbamidates (1a–1 d), 1-aryl-6-azauracil-5-carboxylic acid nitriles (2 a–2 d), carboxylic acids (3 a–3 d) and thioamides (4 a–4 d) have been prepared. Decarboxylation of3 a yielded 1-(p-carboxyphenyl)-6-azauracil (5 a).

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Preparation and characterization of binuclear CuII complexes derived from diamines and dialdehydes

New macrocyclic complexes were synthesized by template reaction of 1,7-bis(2-formylphenyl)-1,4,7-trioxaheptane, 1,4-bis(2-carboxyaldehydephenoxy)butane or 1,3-bis(2-carboxyaldehydephenoxy)propane with 1,4-bis(2-aminophenoxy)butane, 1,3-bis(2-aminophenoxy)butane, 1,4-bis(4-chloro-2-aminophenoxy)butane or 1,3-bis(4-chloro-2-aminophenoxy)butane and Cu(NO₃)₂ ·?3H₂O or Cu(ClO₄)₂ ·?6H₂O, respectively. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, UV–Vis spectra, magnetic susceptibility, conductivity measurements and mass spectra. All complexes are diamagnetic and binuclear.     

Molecular Modeling of the 1,1-Cyclopropane- and 1,1-Cyclobutanedicarboxamide Systems. Insights into the Self-Assembly of Diamide Diacids in Water

Modeling of the following compounds bis-(N--amido-L-phenylalaninyl)-1,1-cyclopropane dicarboxylate, 3, and bis-(N--amido-L-phenylalaninyl)-1,1-cyclobutane dicarboxylate, 4, were undertaken. The study involved construction and optimization of the precursory 1,1-dicarboxaldehydes and continued stepwise via the 1,1-dicarboxamides, the bis-N-(methyl)dicarboxamides, the bis(N--amidoglycinyl) dicarboxylates, the bis(N--amido-L-alaninyl) dicarboxylates and onto the targeted bis(N--amido-L-phenylalaninyl) dicarboxylates. Using the X-ray crystal structure of 4 (i.e., 4X) as a guide, we found that our approach was not able to reproduce the packable conformer of 4, via the computational methods employed. Nevertheless, an enhanced understanding of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding patterns available to these systems was obtained from IR and VT-NMR studies. In summary, the conformational preferences found in the 1,1-disubstituted cycloalkanes (3 and 4) direct their respective self-assembly processes by controlling the orientation of their amide NH populations.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and catalytic performance of bis (imino)pyridyl nickel complexes

Two new Ni(II) complexes of 2,6-bis[1-(2,6-diethylphenylimino)ethyl]pyridine (L¹), 2,6-bis[1-(4-methylphenylimino)ethyl]pyridine (L² ) have been synthesized and structurally characterized. Complex Ni(L¹)Cl₂?·?CH₃CN (1), exhibits a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry, whereas complex Ni(L¹)(CH₃CN)Cl₂ (2), is six-coordinate with a geometry that can best be described as distorted octahedral. The catalytic activities of complexes 1, 2, Ni{2,6-bis[1-(2,6-diisopropyl-phenylimino)ethyl]pyridine} Cl₂?·?CH₃CN (3), and Ni{2,6-bis[1-(2,6-dimethylphenylimino) ethyl]pyridine}Cl₂?·?CH₃CN (4), for ethylene polymerization were studied under activation with MAO.     

Regioselectivity in the Reactions of Bis -hydrazonoyl Halides with Pyrimidine-2-thiones

 Bis-hydrazonoyl chlorides react regioselectively with pyrimidine-2-thiones, which contain a masked thiourea residue, to give the hitherto unknown annelated 2,3-bis-arylhydrazono-thiazoles and 3,3′-bis-1,2,4-triazoles. Reaction of bis-hydrazonoyl chlorides with 2-methylthio derivatives gave only 3,3′-bis-1,2,4-triazoles.     

1,3,2-Δ5[sgrave]5-DIAZAPHOSPHOLENES: VERSATILE REACTANTS

Abstract

In an oxidative addition reaction O,O′-bis(trimethylsilyl)diacetyldioxime 2 and triethylphosphite give 1,3,2-Δ⁵[sgrave]⁵-diazaphospholene 3a which hydrolyzes to form (Z)-2,3-bis(hydroxylamino)-2-butene 4. Benzaldehyde and 4 condensate to furnish 1,3-dihydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2-dimethyl-4-imidazoline 5. Tris(trimethylsilyl)phosphite and 2 react to give the first tris(trimethylsiloxy)phosphorane 3b.