Total synthesis of miltirone

A concise synthesis of miltirone from 6-isopropyl-7-methoxy-1-tetralone is described, in which the naphthol was oxidized with Dess-Martin periodinane to yield miltirone in good yield. Published in Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 541–543, November–December, 2006.     

Sunlight-Mediated Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using the Berries of Ribes rubrum (Red Currants): Characterisation and Evaluation of Their Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities

Plants are a treasure trove of several important phytochemicals that are endowed with therapeutic and medicinal properties. Ribes rubrum L. (red currants) are seasonal berries that are widely consumed for their nutritional value and are known for their health benefits. Red currants are a rich source of secondary metabolites such as polyphenols, tocopherols, phenolic acids, ascorbic acid, and flavonoids. In this study, sunlight-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was successfully accomplished within 9 min after adding the silver nitrate solution to the aqueous extract of red currant. The synthesised AgNPs were characterised with UV–Vis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum (EDX). The efficacy of aqueous extracts of red currants and AgNPs in controlling the growth of some pathogenic fungi and bacteria was also investigated. The UV–visible (UV–Vis) spectrum displayed an absorption peak at 435 nm, which corresponded to the surface plasmon band. The strong silver signal on the EDX spectrum at 3 keV, authenticated the formation of AgNPs. The several peaks on the FTIR spectrum of the aqueous extract of red currant and the nanoparticles indicated the presence of some important functional groups such as amines, carbonyl compounds, and phenols that are vital in facilitating the process of capping and bioreduction, besides conferring stability to nanoparticles. The TEM microphotographs showed that the nanoparticles were well dispersed, roughly spherical, and the size of the nanoparticles ranged from 8 to 59 nm. The red currant silver nanoparticles were highly potent in inhibiting the growth and proliferation of some fungal and bacterial test isolates, especially Alternaria alternata, Colletotrichum musae, and Trichoderma harzianum. Based on the robust antifungal and antibacterial activity demonstrated in this study, red currant nanoparticles can be investigated as potential replacements for synthetic fungicides and antibiotics.     

Preparation,characterization, and binding profile of imprinted semi-IPN cryogel composite for aluminum

Human body is greatly exposed to aluminum due to its high abundance in the environment. This nonessential metal is a threat to the patients of chronic renal disorders, as it is easily retained in their plasma and quickly accumulates in different tissues. Thus, there is great need to remove it from the aqueous environment. In this study, Al³⁺ imprinted semiinterpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN)-based cryogel composite was prepared and applied for the purification of environmental and drinking water samples from aluminum. Poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA) discs were produced via cryogenic treatment and imprinted semi-IPN was introduced to the 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl acrylatemodified macroporous cryogel discs. The adsorption properties and selectivity of the aluminum (III) imprinted semi-IPN cryogel composite were studied in detail. The imprinted semi-IPN cryogel composite showed good selectivity towards aluminum (III) ions with the imprinting factor (IF) of 76.4 in the presence of competing copper (II), nickle (II), and iron (III) ions. The maximum adsorption capacity of 271 μmol g^-1 was obtained for aluminum (III) at pH 7.0 within 10 min using imprinted semi-IPN cryogel composite. The good selectivity and reusability of aluminum (III)-imprinted semi-IPN cryogel composite makes this material an eligible candidate for the purification of drinking water from aluminum (III) leaving important minerals remained in the water.     

Syntheses of Racemic and Scalemic cis‐Chrysanthemic Acid from β,γ‐Unsaturated Cyclohexanol

2,2,5,5‐Tetramethylcyclohexane‐1,3‐dione is a valuable starting‐material precursor of cis‐chrysanthemic acid. The (1S)‐stereoisomer is a precursor of pyrethrin I, the most active natural insecticide from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium, whereas the (1R)‐stereoisomer is efficiently transformed to deltamethrin, the most active commercially available pyrethroid insecticide. Several intermediates have been identified and used with variable success for that purpose.     

一枝蒿酮酸酰胺衍生物的合成和抗A3，B型流感病毒和单纯Ⅰ，Ⅱ型疱疹病毒活性研究

从新疆一枝蒿巾分离得到了单体化合物一枝蒿酮酸,然后以一枝蒿酮酸和有机胺为原料,存偶联剂DCC,HOBt/DMAP的作用下,合成了13种未见文献报道的一枝蒿酮酸酰胺衍生物2a~2m.所合成的化合物经过IR,1HNMR,ESI-MS等分析方法进行了表征,并对化合物2a~2m进行初步的体外抗A3,B犁流感病毒和单纯Ⅰ,Ⅱ型疱疹病毒活性研究.初步试验结果表明化合物2a同时具有抗A3,B型流感病毒活性,而且抗B型流感病毒活性比母体化合物的活性较高.化合物2d的抗B犁流感病毒活性比母体化合物高16倍,化合物2e同时具有较强的抗单纯Ⅰ,Ⅱ型疱疹病毒活性.