A comparative LSER study of the reactivity of 2‐substituted cyclohex‐1‐eneacetic and 2‐substituted phenylacetic acids with diazodiphenylmethane in various solvents

The rate constants for the reaction of 2‐substituted cyclohex‐1‐eneacetic and 2‐substituted phenylacetic acids with diazodiphenylmethane were determined in various aprotic solvents at 30°C. To explain the kinetic results through solvent effects, the second‐order rate constants of the examined acids were correlated using the Kamlet–Taft solvatochromic equation. The correlations of the kinetic data were carried out by means of multiple linear regression analysis, and the solvent effects on the reaction rates were analyzed in terms of initial and transition state contributions. The opposite signs of the electrophilic and the nucleophilic parameters are in agreement with the well‐known mechanism of the reaction of carboxylic acids with diazodiphenylmethane. The quantitative relationship between the molecular structure and the chemical reactivity is discussed, as well as the effect of the molecular geometry on the reactivity of the examined compounds. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 41: 613–622, 2009     

Solvent and structural effects on the kinetics of the reactions of 2‐substituted cyclohex‐1‐enylcarboxylic and 2‐substituted benzoic acids with diazodiphenylmethane

The rate constants for the reaction of 2‐methyl‐cyclohex‐1‐enylcarboxylic, 2‐phenylcyclohex‐1‐enylcarboxylic, and 2‐methylbenzoic and 2‐phenylbenzoic acids with diazodiphenyl‐methane were determined in 14 various solvents at 30°C. To explain the kinetic results through solvent effects, the second‐order rate constants of the examined acids were correlated using the Kamlet–Taft solvatochromic equation. The correlations of the kinetic data were carried out by means of multiple linear regression analysis, and the solvent effects on the reaction rates were analyzed in terms of initial and transition state contributions. The quantitative relationship between the molecular structure and the chemical reactivity has been discussed, as well as the effect of geometry on the reactivity of the examined molecules. The geometric data of all the examined compounds corresponding to the energy minima in solvent, simulated as dielectric continuum, obtained using semiempirical MNDO‐PM3 energy calculations. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 39: 664–671, 2007     

Synthesis of new substituted 5‐methyl‐3,5‐diphenylimidazolidine‐2,4‐diones from substituted 1‐(1‐cyanoethyl‐1‐phenyl)‐3‐phenylureas

The reaction of substituted phenyl isocyanates with 2‐amino‐2‐phenylpropanenitrile and 2‐amino‐2‐(4‐nitrophenyl)propanenitrile has been used to prepare substituted 1‐(1‐cyanoethyl‐1‐phenyl)‐3‐phenylureas. In anhydrous phosphoric acid the first products to be formed from 1‐(1‐cyanoethyl‐1‐phenyl)‐3‐phenylureas are phosphates of 4‐methyl‐4‐phenyl‐2‐phenylimino‐5‐imino‐4,5‐dihydro‐1,3‐oxazoles, which on subsequent hydrolysis give the respective ureidocarboxylic acids. On prolongation of the reaction time, the phosphates of 4‐methyl‐4‐phenyl‐2‐phenylimino‐5‐imino‐4,5‐dihydro‐1,3‐oxazoles rearrange to give phosphates of 5‐methyl‐4‐imino‐3,5‐diphenylimidazolidin‐2‐ones, and these are subsequently hydrolysed to the respective substituted 5‐methyl‐3,5‐diphenylimidazolidin‐2,4‐diones. The ureidocarboxylic acids were also prepared by alkaline hydrolysis of 5‐methyl‐3,5‐diphenylimidazolidin‐2,4‐diones. The 5‐methyl‐3,5‐diphenylimidazolidin‐2,4‐diones and ureidocarboxylic acids were characterised by their ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra. Structure of the 5‐methyl‐5‐(4‐nitrophenyl)‐3‐phenylimidazolidine‐2,4‐dione was verified by X‐ray diffraction. The alkaline hydrolysis of individual imidazolidine‐2,4‐diones was studies spectrophoto‐metrically in sodium hydroxide solutions at 25 °C. The rate‐limiting step of the base catalysed hydrolysis consists in decomposition of the tetrahedral intermediate. The reaction is faster if electron‐acceptor sub‐stituents are present in the 3‐phenyl group of imidazolidine‐2,4‐dione cycle. The pK_a values of individual 5‐methyl‐3,5‐diphenylimidazolidine‐2,4‐diones have been determined kinetically.     

Enantioseparation of 2‐(substituted phenyl)propanoic acids by high‐speed countercurrent chromatography and investigation of the influence of substituents in enantiorecognition

This paper concentrates on the enantioseparation of racemic 2‐(substituted phenyl)propanoic acids by high‐speed countercurrent chromatography with substituted β‐cyclodextrin as the chiral selector, and an investigation of the influence of the substituent on the benzene ring in enantiorecognition between the chiral selector and enantiomer of each racemate is presented. This is an extension research of our previous work on the enantioseparation of 2‐phenyl propanoic acid derivatives, to investigate the relationship between the value of enantioseparation factor and the different substituent on the benzene ring. In total, ten racemic 2‐(substituted phenyl)propanoic acids were investigated, of which four including 2‐(4‐nitrophenyl)propanoic acid, 2‐(4‐methylphenyl)propanoic acid, 2‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid, and 2‐(4‐chlorophenyl)propanoic acid, were studied by countercurrent chromatography for the first time, and two racemates were successfully enantioseparated. The distribution ratio and enantioseparation factor for all the ten racemates were determined by enantioselective liquid–liquid extraction. The results showed that an electron‐donating group on the benzene ring presents a higher enantiorecognition induced by chiral selector than that of racemates with an electron‐withdrawing group on the benzene ring.     

Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activities of Novel Series of 3‐(4‐(2‐substituted thiazol‐4‐yl)phenyl)‐2‐(4‐methyl‐2‐substituted thiazol‐5‐yl)thiazolidin‐4‐one Derivatives

In the present investigation, a novel series of 3‐(4‐(2‐substituted thiazol‐4‐yl)phenyl)‐2‐(4‐methyl‐2‐substituted thiazol‐5‐yl)thiazolidin‐4‐one derivatives were synthesized by condensation of 2‐substituted‐4‐methylthiazole‐5‐carbaldehyde with 4‐(2‐substituted thiazol‐4‐yl)benzenamine followed by cyclo‐condensation with thioglycolic acid in toluene. All the newly synthesized compounds were characterized by spectral (IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and Mass) methods. The title compounds were screened for quantitative antibacterial activity (minimal inhibitory concentration). All compounds 7a , 7b , 7c , 7d , 7e , 7f , 7g , 7h and 8a , 8b , 8c , 8d , 8e , 8f , 8g , 8h show moderate to good antimicrobial activity, whereas compounds ( 7a , 7b , 7c , 7d , 7e , 7f , 7g , 7h ) also show moderate antifungal activity.     

Microwave‐assisted synthesis of novel 4‐N,N‐dimethylamino‐ and 4‐cycloamino‐ substituted 1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐thiones

4‐N,N‐Dimethylamino‐ and 4‐cycloamino‐5‐phenyl‐1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐thiones 1–13 have been synthesized from benzhydrazides and substituted methyl dithiocarbazates under various conditions including short microwave irradiations. The last method seemed faster than the classical refluxing one. The influence of base and solvent types on the reaction direction has been also examined. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 21:188–195, 2010; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/hc.20594     

Design,Synthesis, Characterization,and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Novel 2‐(3, 5‐di methoxy‐4‐((1‐aryl‐1H‐1, 2, 3‐triazole‐4‐yl) methoxy) phenyl) benzo[d]thiazoles

A series of 12 new 2‐(3, 5‐dimethoxy‐4‐((1‐Aryl‐4H‐1, 2, 3‐triazol‐4‐yl) methoxy) phenyl) benzo[d]thiazoles have been synthesized from the reaction of 4‐hydroxy‐3, 5‐dimethoxybenzaldehyde, o‐amino thiophenol, propargyl bromide, and different substituted aromatic azides using “click chemistry”. The structures of these compounds were established on the basis of Fourier Transform infrared, ¹H NMR, ¹³C–NMR, and mass spectral analysis. Compounds ( 6a–l ) were screened for in vitro antimicrobial activity.     

Design and Synthesis of Novel 3‐(Phenyl)‐2‐(3‐substituted propylthio) Quinazolin‐4‐(3H)‐ones as a New Class of H1‐Antihistaminic Agents

A series of novel 3‐(phenyl)‐2‐(3‐substituted propylthio) quinazolin‐4‐(3H)‐ones were synthesized by the reaction of 2‐(3‐bromopropylthio)‐3‐(phenyl) quinazolin‐4‐(3H)‐one with various amines. The starting material, 2‐(3‐bromopropylthio)‐3‐(phenyl) quinazolin‐4‐(3H)‐one was synthesized from aniline. When tested for their in vivo H₁‐antihistaminic activity on conscious guinea pigs, all the test compounds protected the animals from histamine‐induced bronchospasm significantly. Compound 2‐(3‐(4‐methylpiperazin‐1‐yl) propylthiothio)‐3‐(phenyl) quinazolin‐4(3H)‐one ( Ph5 ) emerged as the most active compound (73.23% protection) of the series when compared with the reference standard chlorpheniramine maleate (70.09% protection). Compound Ph5 shows negligible sedation (5.01 %) compared with chlorpheniramine maleate (29.58%). Therefore, compound Ph5 can serve as the leading molecule for further development into a new class of H₁‐antihistaminic agents.     

A Novel Procedure to Synthesize 3‐Chloro‐1‐(4a,10b‐diazaphenanthrene‐2‐yl)‐4‐phenyl Azetidin‐2‐ones and Exploration of Their Anti‐Inflammatory Activity

Some new derivatives of 3‐chloro‐1‐(4a,10b‐diazaphenanthrene‐2‐yl)‐4‐phenyl azetidin‐2‐one were synthesized through the reaction of N‐{4‐[phenyldiazenyl] phenyl}‐N‐[phenyl methylene] amine with 4‐[phenyldiazenyl] aniline. The resulting 3‐chloro‐4‐phenyl‐1‐{4‐[phenyldiazenyl] phenyl} azetidin‐2‐one intermediate in benzene was irradiated in a Pyrex vessel with 350 nm UV light in a photochemical reactor to give the desired derivatives (4a–j) . Structures of the new compounds were verified on the basis of spectral and elemental methods of analyses. Nine of the prepared compounds were tested for their anti‐inflammatory effects; most of these compounds showed potent and significant results compared with indomethacin.     

Novel 5‐Methyl‐2‐[(un)substituted phenyl]‐4‐{4,5‐dihydro‐ 3‐[(un)substituted phenyl]‐5‐(1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroisoquinoline‐2‐yl)pyrazol‐1‐yl}‐oxazole Derivatives: Synthesis and Anticancer Activity

Eleven novel 5‐methyl‐2‐[(un)substituted phenyl]‐4‐{4,5‐dihydro‐3‐[(un)substituted phenyl]‐5‐(1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroisoquinoline‐2‐yl)pyrazol‐1‐yl}‐oxazole derivatives were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, ESI‐MS, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR. All of the compounds have been screened for their antiproliferative activities against PC‐3 cell (human prostate cancer) and A431 cell (human epidermoid carcinoma cancer) lines in vitro. The results revealed that compounds 4g , 4j and 4k exhibited the strong inhibitory activities against the PC‐3 cell lines (with IC₅₀ values of 2.8±0.11, 3.1±0.10 and 3.0±0.06 μg/mL, respectively).     

Two (E)‐2‐({[4‐(dialkylamino)phenyl]imino}methyl)‐4‐nitrophenols

The slow evaporation of analytical NMR samples resulted in the formation of crystals of (E)‐2‐({[4‐(dimethylamino)phenyl]imino}methyl)‐4‐nitrophenol, C₁₅H₁₅N₃O₃, (I), and (E)‐2‐({[4‐(diethylamino)phenyl]imino}methyl)‐4‐nitrophenol, C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃, (II). Despite the small structural difference between these two N‐salicylideneaniline derivatives, they show different space groups and diverse molecular packing. The molecules of both compounds are close to being planar due to an intramolecular O—H...N hydrogen bond. The 4‐alkylamino‐substituted benzene ring is inclined at an angle of 13.44 (19)° in (I) and 2.57 (8)° in (II) with respect to the 4‐nitro‐substituted phenol ring. Only very weak intermolecular π–π stacking and C—H...O interactions were found in these structures.     

Preparation of 1‐substituted‐5‐[(2‐oxo‐2‐phenyl)ethyl]imidazoles

New high yield preparation methods were developed for the pharmaceutically interesting compounds, 1‐benzyl‐, 1‐methyl‐, and 1H‐5‐[(2‐oxo‐2‐phenyl)ethyl]imidazoles 1a‐c , respectively. The title compounds were synthesized by four different methods using various starting materials. Two of the methods involved transformation reactions of the key intermediates, 1‐substituted‐5‐[(2‐nitro‐2‐phenyl)ethenyl]imidazoles 2a‐c and 1‐substituted‐5‐[(2‐nitro‐2‐phenyl)ethyl]imidazoles 3a‐c , while the other two utilized the oxidation of 1‐substituted‐5‐[(2‐hydroxy‐2‐phenyl)ethyl]imidazoles 4a‐c , with chromic oxide, and the umpolung reaction of benzaldehyde followed by a condensation reaction of the umpolung intermediate with imidazolecarboxaldehydes 6a‐c.     

Synthesis and Cytotoxicity of 6‐Pyrrolidinyl‐2‐(2‐Substituted Phenyl)‐4‐Quinazolinones

In our continuing search for potential anticancer candidates, 2‐(3‐methoxyphenyl)‐6‐pyrrolidinyl‐4‐quinazolinone ( JJC‐1 ) was selected as the lead compound. Starting 5‐pyrrolidinyl‐2‐aminobenzamide was prepared using standard methodology from 5‐chloro‐2‐nitrobenzoic acid by reaction with SOCl₂, NH₃, pyrrolidine, and H₂. The starting benzamide then was reacted with 2‐substituted benzaldehyde or benzoyl chloride in N,N‐dimethylacetamide (DMAC) in the presence of NaHSO₃ at 150 °C. Thermal cyclodehydration/dehydrogenation gave the target 6‐pyrrolidinyl‐2‐(2‐substituted phenyl)‐4‐quinazolinones ( 15–22 ). These target compounds were assayed for their cytotoxicity in vitro against six cancer cell lines, including human monocytic leukemia cells (U937), mouse monocytic leukemia cells (WEHI‐3), human hepatoma cells (HepG2, Hep3B) and human lung carcinoma cells (A549, CH27). Most of them exhibited significant cytotoxic effect toward U937 and WEHI‐3 cells, with EC₅₀ values ranging from 0.30 to 10.10 μM. Compound 19 was investigated further for its action mechanisms. Preliminary findings indicated that compound 19 induced G2/M arrest and apoptosis on U937 cells.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity of [2‐oxo‐2‐(4‐acetyl) phenyl amino] ethylene methacrylate and its derivatives

A new type of methacrylate monomer, [2‐oxo‐2‐(4‐acetyl) phenyl amino] ethylene methacrylate (APEMA), was synthesized. The oxime, 2,4‐dinitrophenylhydrazone, and thiosemicarbazone derivatives of poly{[2‐oxo‐2‐(4‐acetyl) phenyl amino] ethylene methacrylate} [poly(APEMA)] were prepared with hydroxylamine hydrochloride, 2,4‐dinitrophenylhydrazine, and thiosemicarbazone hydrochloride, respectively. The radical homopolymerization of APEMA was performed at 65 °C in a 1,4‐dioxane solution with benzoyl peroxide as an initiator. The monomer and its homopolymer were characterized with Fourier transform infrared and NMR techniques. The thermal stabilities of poly(APEMA) and its derivatives were investigated with thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The ultraviolet stability of the polymers were compared. The solubility and inherent viscosity of the polymers were also determined. The number‐average and weight‐average molecular weights and polydispersity index of the polymers were determined with gel permeation chromatography. The antibacterial and antifungal effects of the monomer and the polymer and its derivatives were also investigated on various bacteria and fungi. The activation energies of the thermal degradation of the polymers were calculated with the Ozawa method. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 42: 3157–3169, 2004     

4,5‐Di­hydro‐3‐methyl‐5‐(4‐methyl­phenyl)‐1H‐pyrazole‐1‐carbox­amide

The reaction between 4‐(4‐methyl­phenyl)­but‐3‐en‐2‐one and amino­guanidine produced an unexpected product of formula C₁₂H₁₅N₃O, consisting of a carbox­amide moiety joined to a substituted pyrazoline ring at one of the N atoms. The pyrazoline ring adopts a flat‐envelope conformation and the substituted phenyl ring is oriented almost perpendicular to the heterocycle. The carbonyl O atom has partial anionic character as a result of the transfer of π density from the two adjacent sp² N atoms and is involved in an intermolecular hydrogen bond with the amide group.     

Synthesis and antiosteoclast activity of Di(1‐oxo/thioxoperhydro‐1λ5‐[1,3,2] diazaphospholo [1,5‐a]pyridine‐1‐yl) (4‐substituted phenyl) boronates

A new family of di(1‐oxo/thioxoper‐hydro‐1λ⁵‐[1,3,2]diazaphospholo[1,5‐a]pyridine‐1‐yl)(4‐substituted phenyl) boronates ( 4a – j ) has been synthesized in a two‐step process. A reaction of (±)‐piperidin‐2‐yl‐methanamine ( 1 ) phosphoryl/phosphorothioyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine in dry tetrahydrofuran formed the intermediate monochloride ( 2 ), which on condensation with p‐substituted phenylboronic acids ( 3a – j ) afforded the titled compounds ( 4a – j ). They were characterized by elemental, IR, ¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P NMR, and mass spectral analyses. All these compounds showed moderate to high antiosteoclast and osteoblast activity. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 23:247–253, 2012; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com . DOI 10.1002/hc.21010     

Synthesis,Characterization, Antibacterial,and Antifungal Activity of Novel 2‐(2‐hydroxy‐5‐((aryl)‐diazenyl)phenyl)‐3‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)‐thiazolidin‐4‐one

A series of novel thiazolidinones, that is, 2‐(2‐hydroxy‐5‐((aryl)‐diazenyl)phenyl)‐3‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)‐thiazolidin‐4‐one, have been synthesized by reaction of various Schiff bases 2‐(4‐hydroxyphenylimino)methyl)‐4‐(aryl)diazenyl)phenol with ethanolic thioglycolic acid. Schiff bases were obtained by the reactions of 4‐amino phenol with 2‐hydroxy‐5‐((aryl)diazenyl)benzaldehyde. The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR, mass spectra, and C, H, N elemental analysis. The thiazolidinone derivatives were evaluated for their antibacterial and antifungal activity.     

Heterocycles Derived from 5‐(2‐Aminothiazol‐4‐yl)‐8‐hydroxyquinoline: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity

5‐(2‐Aminothiazol‐4‐yl)‐8‐hydroxyquinoline 2 has been synthesized by treating thiourea with 5‐chloroacetyl‐8‐hydroxyquinoline 1 . The amine 2 was treated with aromatic aldehydes to furnish schiff bases 6a‐c which on treatment with phenyl isothiocyanate gave the corresponding thiazolo‐s‐triazines 7a‐c . Reaction of 2 with phenyl isothiocyanate gave the corresponding aminocarbothiamide derivative 8 which on reaction with malonic acid in acetyl chloride afforded thiobarbituric acid derivative 9 . Coupling of 9 with diazonium salt gave the phenyl hydrazono derivative 10 . However, reaction of 2 with carbon disulphide and methyl iodide afforded dithiocarbamidate 12 which on treatment with ethylenediamine, o‐aminophenol and/or phenylenediamine gave the aminoazolo derivatives 13–15 , respectively. Other substituted fused thiazolopyrimidines 16–20 have been also prepared by the reaction of 2 with some selected dicarbonyl reagents. The characterisation of synthesized compounds has been done on the basis of elemental analysis, IR, ¹H‐NMR and mass spectral data. All the newly synthesized compounds have been screened for their antimicrobial activities.     

Synthesis and characterization of novel polyimide from bis‐(3‐aminophenyl)‐4‐(trifluoromethyl)phenyl phosphine oxide

A novel diamine, bis‐(3‐aminophenyl)‐4‐(trifluoromethyl)phenyl phosphine oxide (mDA3FPPO), containing phosphine oxide and fluorine moieties was prepared via the Grignard reaction from an intermediate, 4‐(trifluoromethyl)phenyl diphenyl phosphine oxide, that was synthesized from diphenylphosphinic chloride and 4‐(trifluoromethyl)bromobenzene, followed by nitration and reduction. The monomer was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), ¹H NMR, ³¹P NMR, ¹⁹F NMR spectroscopies; elemental analysis; melting point measurements; and titration and was used to prepare polyimides with a number of dianhydrides such as pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA), 5,5′‐[2,2,2‐trifluoro‐1‐(trifluoromethyl)ethyliden]‐bis‐1,3‐isobenzofuranedione (6FDA), 3,3′,4,4′‐benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA), and 4,4′‐oxydiphthalic dianhydride (ODPA). Polyimides were synthesized via a conventional two‐step route; preparation of polyamic acids, followed by solution imidization, and the molecular weight were controlled to 20,000 g/mol. Resulting polyimides were characterized by FTIR, NMR, DSC, and intrinsic viscosity measurements. Refractive‐index, dielectric constant, and adhesive properties were also determined. The properties of polyimides were compared with those of polyimides prepared from 1,1‐bis‐(4‐aminophenyl)‐1‐phenyl‐2,2,2‐trifluoroethane (3FDAm) and bis‐(3‐aminophenyl) phenyl phosphine oxide (mDAPPO). The polyimides prepared from mDA3FPPO provided high glass‐transition temperatures (248–311 °C), good thermal stability, excellent solubility, low birefringence (0.0030–0.0036), low dielectric constants (2.9–3.1), and excellent adhesive properties with Cu foils (107 g/mm). © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 39: 3335–3347, 2001     

Synthesis,physicochemical characterization and biological activity of nano complexes of iron(III) of 3(2'‐hydroxyphenyl)‐5‐(4′‐substituted phenyl) pyrazolines and aspartic acid

Mixed ligand complexes of Iron(III) with aspartic acid and 3(2′‐hydroxy phenyl)‐5‐(4′‐substituted phenyl) pyrazolines of type [Fe(C₄O₄NH₆)₂(C₁₅H₁₂N₂OX)] and [Fe(C₄O₄NH₆)(C₁₅H₁₂N₂OX)₂], where (C₄O₄NH₆) = aspartate, (C₁₅H₁₂N₂OX) = deprotonated 3(2′‐hydroxyphenyl)‐5‐(4′‐substituted phenyl) pyrazolines (X = H, CH₃, OCH₃, Cl), have been synthesized. These newly synthesized derivatives have been physicochemically characterized by elemental analysis (C, H, N, Cl and Fe), magnetic moment data, thermogravimetric analysis, molar conductance, cyclic voltammetry, spectral analysis (UV–visible, IR, far IR and fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry). Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X‐ray powder diffraction studies have been carried out for powdered samples, which show nanometric particles of these derivatives. Antibacterial and antifungal potential of free pyrazoline and some iron(III) complexes have been evaluated. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.