Catalyst to cure: applications of a new copper-based nanocatalyst in organic synthesis and cancer treatment.

This research explores the diverse applications of copper(0) nanoparticles grafted onto boron carbon nitride nanosheets, using dill leaf extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. This nanocatalyst efficiently catalyzes the synthesis of tetrazole and aniline derivatives, demonstrating good recyclability and promising potential in cancer therapy. By merging sustainability with innovation, this nanocatalyst offers transformative solutions in both synthesis and medical fields.

A selective photoinduced radical -alkenylation of phenols and naphthols with terminal alkynes.

The visible light-promoted -alkenylation of phenols and naphthols with terminal alkynes is achieved using 2,4,6-tris(4-fluorophenyl)pyrylium tetrafluoroborate (T(-F)PPT) as a photocatalyst at room temperature without the need of any external ligand or additive. Apart from its excellent functional group tolerance, the protocol described herein represents an appealing alternative strategy to classical transition-metal catalysed hydroarylation reactions. Mechanistic investigations revealed that the reaction involves a radical pathway.

Palladium Nanoparticles Grafted onto Phytochemical Functionalized Biochar: A Sustainable Nanozyme for Colorimetric Sensing of Glucose and Glutathione.

The devising and development of numerous enzyme mimics, particularly nanoparticles and nanomaterials (nanozymes), have been sparked by the inherent limitations imposed by natural enzymes. Peroxidase is one of the enzymes that is extensively utilized in commercial, medical, and biological applications because of its outstanding substrate selectivity. Herein, we present palladium nanoparticles grafted on (jackfruit) seed-derived biochar (BC-AHE@Pd) as a novel nanozyme to imitate peroxidase activity en route to the rapid and colorimetric detection of HO, exploiting -phenylenediamine as a peroxidase substrate.

From agriculture residue to catalyst support; A green and sustainable cellulose-based dip catalyst for CC coupling and direct arylation.

The core characteristics of a perfect catalyst include good activity, simple design, excellent stability, easy recovery from reaction mixture, recyclability, and have the provision for easy scale up. The ease in synthesis, recyclability and scale up makes the dip catalyst a major contender in this regard which possess most of the aforementioned characteristics. In this work, we report a dip catalyst made of cellulose, isolated from agriculture residue (sugarcane bagasse), in which biogenically synthesized palladium nanoparticles were dispersed.

Synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical triarylpyrylium ions via an inverse electron demand Diels-Alder reaction.

BF·OEt mediated inverse electron demand Diels-Alder (IEDDA) reaction of chalcones with aryl acetylenes is reported for the synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical 2,4,6-triarylpyrylium ions. The protocol provides an effective one-pot method for the utilization of readily available simple substrates under mild reaction conditions leading to a diverse array of pyrylium ions in moderately good yield.

BF·OEt-Mediated Tandem Annulation: A Strategy To Construct Functionalized Chromeno- and Pyrano-Fused Pyridines.

A simple and efficient one-pot annulation of arylidenones, alkynes, and nitriles in the presence of BF·OEt is described. A highly functionalized variety of N-substituted pyridine-fused chromeno and pyrano derivatives were obtained with satisfactory yields under mild reaction conditions. The method was proven to be valid for the synthesis of a diverse library of chromeno[3,4-c]pyridines, thiochromeno[3,4-c]pyridines, pyrano[3,4-c]pyridines, and thiopyrano[3,4-c]pyridine derivatives from readily accessible substrates.

Epoxyazadiradione Purified from the Azadirachta indica Seed Induced Mitochondrial Apoptosis and Inhibition of NFκB Nuclear Translocation in Human Cervical Cancer Cells.

Epoxyazadiradione (EAD) is an important limonoid present in Neem (Azadirachta indica) plant. In the present study, we have purified EAD from Neem seed and studied its anticancer potential in human cervical cancer (HeLa) cells. Cell proliferation inhibition studies indicated that the GI value of EAD is 7.

NHC-Mediated Synthesis of Pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines and Their Photophysical Investigations.

An NHC-mediated synthesis of pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinoline and indolizine derivatives with potential biological activity is reported (NHC=N-heterocyclic carbene). The preliminary photophysical studies of such compounds reveal that they have potential application in the sensing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

BF·EtO mediated one-step synthesis of N-substituted-1,2-dihydropyridines, indenopyridines and 5,6-dihydroisoquinolines.

A simple and efficient one-pot synthesis of N-substituted-1,2-dihydropyridines, indenopyridines and 5,6-dihydroisoquinolines by a BF·EtO mediated novel methodology, from easily available α,β-unsaturated ketones/arylidene ketones, phenyl acetylenes and substituted nitriles, has been described. This novel annulation provides quick access to complex polycyclic frameworks with an excellent substrate scope.

Recent progress in the drug development of coumarin derivatives as potent antituberculosis agents.

Tuberculosis (TB) is still a challenging worldwide health problem and mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) remains one of the most deadly human pathogens. TB is the second leading infectious cause of mortality today behind only HIV/AIDS. The impetus for developing new structural classes of antituberculosis drugs comes from the emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains.

Trapping the Lewis acid generated transient species from pentafulvene derived diazanorbornenes with ortho-functionalized aryl iodides and aliphatic alcohols.

Herein we describe our efforts on the Lewis acid catalyzed stereoselective ring-opening of pentafulvene derived diazabicyclic olefins using various ortho-functionalized aryl iodides such as 2-iodoanilines, 2-iodophenols and 2-iodobenzene thiols to access trans-1,2 disubstituted alkylidenecyclopentenes. The scope of the reaction was also explored with a range of easily available aromatic and aliphatic alcohols. Furthermore, the palladium catalyzed intramolecular Heck cyclization of trans-1,2 disubstituted alkylidenecyclopentenes would provide an easy approach for the synthesis of highly functionalized spiropentacyclic frameworks consisting of a cyclopentene fused to an indoline/benzothiophene and pyrazolidine.

Solvent-free, microwave assisted Knoevenagel condensation of novel 2,5-disubstituted indole analogues and their biological evaluation.

A rapid, efficient and environmental benign methodology for the preparation of 2,5-disubstituted indole analogues is developed. 2,5-Disubstituted indole-3-carboxaldehydes (1a-c) undergo Knoevenagel condensation with barbiturates (2 &4), thiazolidine-2,4-dione (6) and 3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5(4H)-one (8) in solvent-free, NH(4)OAc catalyzed, microwave assisted reaction. Structures of the products thus obtained were confirmed by their m.

Synthesis, antioxidant and DNA cleavage activities of novel indole derivatives.

A new series of novel indole derivatives containing barbitone moiety (5a-i) are synthesized by simple and efficient condensation of chalcones (3a-i) with barbituric acid (4). The synthesized compounds are screened for their antioxidant (free radical scavenging, total antioxidant capacity and ferric reducing antioxidant power) and DNA cleavage activities were evaluated. Among the synthesized compounds (5a), (5d) and (5g) exhibited excellent antioxidant activity and all the tested compounds in the series have exhibited promising DNA cleavage activities.