1-[4-(2-Dimethylaminoethoxy)phenylcarbonyl]-3,5-Bis(3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzylidene)- 4-Piperidone Hydrochloride and Related Compounds: Potent Cytotoxins Demonstrate Greater Toxicity to Neoplasms than Non- Malignant Cells.

Background: The incidence of cancer has been increasing worldwide. Unfortunately, the drugs used in cancer chemotherapy are toxic to both neoplasms and normal tissues, while many available medications have low potencies. Conjugated α,β-unsaturated ketones differ structurally from contemporary anticancer medications , some of which have noteworthy antineoplastic properties.