Force field calculations (MM3) on glyoxal,quinones, and related compounds

A general force field type of calculation has been devised in connection with MM3 to treat 1,2- and 1,4-diketones, both when they are not conjugated (as in derivatives of glyoxal) and when they are conjugated (as in derivatives of ortho- and para-benzoquinone). The molecular structures, moments of inertia, dipole moments, and vibrational spectra have been examined for about 15 compounds, some in several conformations. Ab initio calculations (6-31G*) have been used to determine quantities that have not been previously defined by experiment. In general, the force field permits the calculation of the structures with high accuracy, and the spectroscopic and conformational energy data with fair accuracy. © 1994 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Electrochemical reduction of phenylethynyl halides and related compounds

Reduction of phenylethynyl halides PhCCHal (Hal = I (1), Br (2), Cl (3)), diiodoacetylene (4), (phenylethynyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide (5), and related compounds in THF was studied by means of cyclic voltammetry using a glassy-carbon electrode. Compounds1–5 are reduced with cleavage of the C-Hal bond, and the reduction potentials increase in the order3 <2 <1 <4 <5.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 10, pp. 2055–2057, October, 1995.     

Azonia polycyclic quinones,o-diazo-oxides and related products

4α-Azoniaanthracene-5,6- and 5,8-dione salts have been prepared by nitric acid oxidation of their respective diols, and are shown to function as either an electrophilic dienophile or a diene component in Diels-Alder-type reactions. Several azonia o-quinones have been treated with tosylhydrazine in methanol saturated with hydrogen chloride to give unusually stable o-diazo-oxides. A four-step dehydroxylation procedure is detailed for the conversion of .5,6-dihydroxy-4α-azonia-anthracene salts to new 5-hydroxy-4α-azoniaanthracene salts.     

Electrochemistry of potentially bioreductive alkylating quinones : Part 1. Electrochemical properties of relatively simple quinones,as model compounds of mitomycin- and aziridinylquinone-type antitumour agents

The influence of methyl-, hydroxy and amino substituents on the electrochemical behaviour of simple 1,4-naphtho-and 1,4-benzoquinones, model compounds of many quinoid antitumour agents, in aqueous media was studied. Significant changes in electrochemical behaviour were observed, potentially the result of a change in the electron density of the quinone moiety, pre- or post-protonation of substituents, hydrogen bond formation, tautomerization reactions and steric interactions between the quinone moiety and substituents. The information obtained was of benefit in the elucidation of the reduction mechanisms of quinoid antitumour agents such as aziridnylquinones and mitomycins.     

Electrochemical synthesis of quinones and other derivatives in biphasic medium

Electrochemical synthesis of quinones has been attempted from phenols, 1,4-dihydroxybenzenes, 1,4-dihydroxynaphthalenes and related compounds using biphasic media. Excellent yields of quinones (98%) or brominated diols have been achieved with good current efficiency. Reuse of the electrolyte without any modification and quantitative conversion of substrate with theoretical amount of current are the advantages of this method.     

Electrochemical flow-through detector for the determination of cystine and related compounds

An electrochemical double cell for the detection of cystine in aqueous liquid streams is described. A column electrode of amalgamated silver powder is used to reduce cystine quantitatively to cysteine, which is detected amperometrically at a mercury electrode. The double cell is applied to the detection of cystine, cysteine and penicillamine in high-pressure liquid chromatography and to the selective determination of cystine and cysteine by flow-injection analysis.     

Development and validation of an LC method for the determination of emtricitabine and related compounds in the drug substance

A robust, precise, sensitive, linear, and simple RP LC method coupled with UV for the determination of emtricitabine or 2′,3′‐dideoxy‐5‐fluoro‐3′‐thiacytidine (FTC) and its related substances is described. The method uses an RP C18 column (25 cm×4.6 mm i.d.), 5 μm kept at a temperature of 35°C. The mobile phases for gradient elution consist of ACN, phosphate buffer (pH 4.4), and water. The flow rate is 1.0 mL/min and UV detection is performed at 280 nm. A system suitability test (SST) was developed to verify the adequate performance of the chromatographic system. The developed method was further validated with respect to robustness, precision, sensitivity, and linearity. A central composite design was applied to examine the robustness of the method. The method shows good precision, sensitivity, linearity, and robustness. Three commercial FTC samples were examined using this method. This method is suitable to be used for the determination of related substances and assay of FTC.     

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and related techniques for purity assessment in early drug discovery

The combination of HPLC and MS has become the most valuable analytical tool to determine the identity and purity of a drug substance in the drug discovery arena over the past decade. This article describes different LC/MS configurations and their broad applicability to meet the fundamental analytical requirements involved in discovering new drugs. In addition, the value of chemiluminescence nitrogen detection for absolute purity determination and the convenience of CE as an orthogonal separation technique to HPLC are also discussed. In summary, LC/MS-based methodologies that implicate automation, various levels of throughput and open access systems have proved to be an integral part of the drug discovery process. As a result, the paradigm of high-quality/-quantity information is fulfilled in a timely fashion.     

A review on measurements of particle velocities and diameters by laser techniques,with emphasis on thermal plasmas

An overview of measurements of particle velocities and diameters by laser techniques, with emphasis on thermal plasmas, is given. As far as veloities are concerned, laser-Doppler velocimetry is discussed as a well-established technique. Diameter measurements are much less developed. The state of the art is described and prospective considerations are stressed.     

Studies on pyran,its analogs,and related compounds

The action of guanidine on esters of chromone-2-carboxylic acids leads to the opening of the pyrone ring and to the formation of hydantoin derivatives — 2-imino-5-(2-hydroxybenzoylmethylene)tetrahydroimidazol-4-ones — in addition to other reaction products.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, Vol. 6, No. 7, pp. 874–875, July, 1970.     

Research on pyranes,their analogs,and related compounds

By the reaction of 2- acylaminochromones with formaldehyde and secondary amines, we have synthesized 2-acylamino-3-dialkylamino-methylchromones. On the basis of their chemical properties and their UV, IR, and NMR spectra, a hypothesis concerning the fine structure of these compounds has been put forward. When the reaction with formaldehyde is carried out in the presence of bases, 3, 3'-methylenebis-(2-acylaminochromone)s can be obtained.For part XXVI, see [3].     

Studies on pyran,its analogs,and related compounds

The bromination of 6,7-dibenzyloxy-4-methylcoumarin has given 6,7-dibenzyloxy-3-bromo-4-methylcoumarin and this has been converted by the Perkin reaction into 5, 6-dibenzyloxy-3-methylbenzofuran and its 2-carboxy derivative. 5, 6-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid has been synthesized by the catalytic debenzylation of the latter compound.For part XXV, see [12].     

Studies on pyran,its analogs,and related compounds

The bromination of 6,7-dibenzyloxy-4-methylcoumarin has given 6,7-dibenzyloxy-3-bromo-4-methylcoumarin and this has been converted by the Perkin reaction into 5, 6-dibenzyloxy-3-methylbenzofuran and its 2-carboxy derivative. 5, 6-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid has been synthesized by the catalytic debenzylation of the latter compound.     

Researches on pyranes,their analogs,and related compounds

Condensation of 2, 4-diacetylphenol with diethyl oxalate serves as a basis for preparing 2-carbethoxy- and 2-carboxy-6-acetylchromones (I, II), 2-carbethoxy-6-ethoxyoxalyacetylchromone (V), and 2-carboxy-6-hydroxyoxalylacetylchromone (VI). The Mannich reaction is used to synthesize 6-(ω-dialkylaminopropionyl)-2-carboxychromones (VII, VIII) from compound I. Reaction of chromone-2-carbonyl chloride with enamines prepared from cyclohexanone and tetrahydrothiopyrone-4- gives syntheses of 2-(chromonoyl-2)cyclohexanone (III) and 3-(chromonoyl-2)tetrahydrothiopyrone-4 (IV). Hydrazine hydrate and compound III give the pyrazole derivative IX, while hydrazine hydrate and compound IV give pyrazole derivative X along with pyrazolylpyrazole derivative XI, which results from a second molecule of hydrazine hydrate opening the chromone ring. For Part XX see [11].     

Research on pyranes,their analogs,and related compounds

The action of methanol on methyl 4, 4-dichlorochromene-2-carboxylate (A) gives a 2-substitution product I, readily hydrolyzed in acid solution to a 2-hydroxy derivative C, which undergoes an allylic rearrangement to an ester of chromane-2-carboxylic acid B. Hydrogenation of compound I gives 2-methoxy-2-carbomethoxychromane (II), which is caused to undergo some chemical reactions.For Part XXIII see [4]     

Identifying promising compounds in drug discovery: genetic algorithms and some new statistical techniques

Throughout the drug discovery process, discovery teams are compelled to use statistics for making decisions using data from a variety of inputs. For instance, teams are asked to prioritize compounds for subsequent stages of the drug discovery process, given results from multiple screens. To assist in the prioritization process, we propose a desirability function to account for a priori scientific knowledge; compounds can then be prioritized based on their desirability scores. In addition to identifying existing desirable compounds, teams often use prior knowledge to suggest new, potentially promising compounds to be created in the laboratory. Because the chemistry space to search can be dauntingly large, we propose the sequential elimination of level combinations (SELC) method for identifying new optimal compounds. We illustrate this method on a combinatorial chemistry example.