3-Trifluoroacetyl-quinolin-2(1)-ones as Carbonyl and Acid Surrogates in the Passerini-/Ugi-Type Reaction.

Herein, we report tailored 3-trifluoroacetyl-quinolin-2(1)-ones () as carbonyl and acid surrogates in Passerini- and Ugi-type reactions for the synthesis of α-trifluoromethyl-α-hydroxy carboxamides () and α-trifluoromethyl α-amino acids () in high yields, respectively. The reaction proceeds under mild reaction conditions via an exocyclic carboximidate intermediate (). The amide group in compound acts as an acid component as well as a reversible oxygen nucleophile to facilitate the reaction.

Synthesis of novel trifluoromethyl substituted furo[2,3-b]pyridine and pyrido[3',2':4,5]furo[3,2-d]pyrimidine derivatives as potential anticancer agents.

A series of novel trifluoromethyl substituted furo[2,3-b]pyridine and pyrido[3',2':4,5]furo[3,2-d] pyrimidine derivatives 3a-b, 6a-k, 9, 10a-b, 11a-c and 12a-c were prepared from 2-carbethoxy-3-amino-6-trifluoromethyl furo[2,3-b]pyridine 1 under different set of conditions. Compounds functionalized with oxadiazole 11a-c were also prepared from 2-carbohydrazide-3-amino-6-trifluoromethyl furo[2,3-b]pyridine 4. All the final products were screened for anticancer activity against four human cancer cell lines such as Neuro-2a, Hela, A549 and COLO 205 as well as normal human lung cell line, IMR-90.

Synthesis of Novel Pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide Derivatives and Their Anticancer Activity.

A series of novel pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide derivatives 6a-n were prepared starting from 2(1H) pyridone 1 via hydrolysis, de-carboxylation, selective O-alkylation followed by rearrangement to give pyridine-2-amine 3. Compound 3 on reaction with ethoxy methylene malonic diethyl ester (EMME) under a conventional method followed by cyclization under micro wave irradiation (MWI) conditions resulted in product 5. Compound 5 on coupling with diverse substituted aliphatic amines formed title compounds 6a-n.

Synthesis of novel 1,2-benzothiazine 1,1-dioxide-3-ethanone oxime N-aryl acetamide ether derivatives as potent anti-inflammatory agents and inhibitors of monocyte-to-macrophage transformation.

A series of novel 1,2-benzothiazine 1,1-dioxide-3-ethanone oxime N-aryl acetamide ether derivatives 7a-h and 9a-h were synthesized starting from sodium salt of saccharin 1 in series of steps. Final compounds 7a-h and 9a-h were evaluated for the anti-inflammatory activity and their ability to inhibit monocyte-to-macrophage transformation. Compounds 7e, 9b, 9e and 9h showed impressive anti-inflammatory activities (TNF-α, IL-8 and MCP-1) at micro molar concentration which was found to be better than positive control i.

Synthesis of novel 1,2,3-triazole tagged pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine derivatives and their cytotoxic activity.

A series of novel 1,2,3-triazole tagged pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine derivatives 3 and 4 were prepared respectively starting from 6-phenyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-3-amine 1 via selective N-propargylation, followed by reaction with diverse substituted alkyl/perfluoroalkyl/aryl/aryl amide azides under Sharpless conditions. All the synthesized compounds 3 and 4 were screened for cytotoxic activity against four human cancer cell lines such as U937, THP-1, HL60 and B16-F10. Compounds 3e, 4g, 4i and 4j which showed promising activity have been identified.

Synthesis of novel pyrido[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine derivatives: potent and selective adenosine A3 receptor antagonists.

A series of novel pyrido[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine derivatives 5 was prepared from 2-amino-3-cyano-4-trifluoromethyl-6-phenylpyridine 1 in two steps via formation of iminoether 3 followed by reaction with different aroylhydrazides 4. Representative products 5 were evaluated for their affinity towards all four subtypes of human adenosine receptors. Compounds 2-(3-fluorophenyl)-8-phenyl-10-(trifluoromethyl)pyrido[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine (5b), 2-(furan-2-yl)-8-phenyl-10-(trifluoromethyl)pyrido[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine (5d), and 2-(furan-2-yl)-5-methyl-8-phenyl-10-(trifluoromethyl)pyrido[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine (5j) showed high affinity for the A3 receptors, with Ki values of 8.

Anti-inflammatory potential of thienopyridines as possible alternative to NSAIDs.

The present study was designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activity of the new synthetic thienopyridine analogs. The anti-inflammatory activity of thienopyridines was assayed by using carrageenan; dextran and arachidonic acid induced paw edema models (acute), cotton pellet granuloma model (Sub acute) and Freund's complete adjuvant induced arthritis (chronic) in experimental rats. The compounds BN-4, BN-14 and BN-16 have shown significant inhibition of edema in carrageenan and arachidonic acid induced paw edema model at a dose of 100mg/kg compared to the dextran induced paw edema model and also showed significant inhibition in granuloma tissue formation and Freund's complete adjuvant induced arthritis in experimental rats.

Identification of cyclicsulfonamide derivatives with an acetamide group as 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 inhibitors.

In the continuation of our 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) inhibitor research, cyclic sulfonamide derivatives with an acetamide group at the 2-position were synthesized and evaluated for their abilities to inhibit 11β-HSD1. Among this series, Compound 34 showed good in vitro activity toward human 11β-HSD1, selectivity against 11β-HSD2, microsomal stability, good pharmacokinetic and safety profiles human ether-a-go-go related gene (hERG and cytochrome P450 (CYP)). Also, a docking study explained the activity difference between human and mouse 11β-HSD1.