Alagusundaram Ponnuswamy

Efficient synthesis and in vitro antitubercular activity of 1,2,3-triazoles as inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Efficient and rapid synthesis of 1,2,3-triazole derivatives has been achieved via Huisgens 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition between alkyl/arylazides and diethyl/dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate in excellent yields under solvent-free conditions. The environmentally friendly solvent-free protocol overcomes the limitations associated with the prevailing time-consuming solution phase protocols and affords the triazoles just in 1-3 min. In vitro antitubercular activity of these triazoles was screened against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H(37)Rv strain. Four of the compounds showed MIC in the range of 1.56-3.13 μg/mL proving their potential activity.

The catalytic activity of titania nanostructures in the synthesis of amides under solvent-free conditions

Different shapes and phases of titania nanostructures with the uniform size distribution were synthesized by hydrothermal sol–gel technique. The influence of annealing temperature on the crystalline character, size and phase of the prepared nanomaterials were evidenced from the diffraction analysis. Infrared spectroscopic analysis ensured the structural confirmation of the sulfated titania nanostructures. Catalytic activity of the synthesized nanometric materials in direct amidation of aromatic and aliphatic carboxylic acids with aromatic amines was evaluated. Among the materials studied, sulfated titania nanotubes with the anatase phase exhibited excellent catalytic activity. The employed solvent-free protocol is greener and eradicates the drawbacks associated with the hazardous solvents employed in the prevailing solution phase methodologies.

An eco-friendly and water mediated product selective synthesis of 2-aminopyrimidines and their in vitro anti-bacterial evaluation

A greener water mediated protocol for the efficient synthesis of a library of 2-amino-6-styryl pyrimidines (4) and their dihydro analogues (3) has been reported. Most of the saturated compounds (3) rather than their unsaturated analogues (4) showed better anti-bacterial (in vitro) activity against three human pathogens viz. Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia and Escherichia coli. In particular, three of them (3 b, 3 i &3 k) exhibited high inhibition against the growth of all the three pathogens comparable with that of the reference drug, tetracycline.

Microwave-assisted clean synthesis of amides via aza-wittig reaction under solvent-free condition

A solvent-free microwave-assisted coupling of phosphazenes with acyl chlorides or carboxylic anhydrides in presence of triethylphosphite has been accomplished resulting in a clean synthesis of amides in good yields. Unlike the prevailing time-consuming solution phase methodologies employing chlorinated solvents, benzene (carcinogenic), etc, the present protocol is an eco friendly, rapid and simple approach.

Water promoted one pot three-component synthesis of tetrazoles

A one pot, three component synthesis of tetrazoles via thiourea has been accomplished in water. Water enhances the solubility of a higher number of components in the three component protocol thus promoting the reaction. The synthesis involves a chemoselective exocyclic reaction, regioselective electrocyclisation and a preferred conformational orientation of the tetrazole side chain which are rationalised based on the relative magnitude of Garbisch angle strain/allylic strains anticipated during the course of the reaction.

A facile synthesis of 1,2,3-triazolyl indole hybrids via SbCl3-catalysed Michael addition of indoles to 1,2,3-triazolyl chalcones

AbstractAn efficient, facile and environmentally benign synthesis of a library of 1,2,3-triazolyl chalcone hybrids (3a–u) has been accomplished by grinding the reactants at room temperature in excellent yields in very short reaction time. Subsequently, SbCl3 catalysed Michael addition of indoles to the chalcones afford 1,2,3-triazolyl indole hybrids (5a–l) in excellent yields. Graphical AbstractAn efficient, facile and environmentally benign synthesis of a library of 1,2,3-triazolyl chalcone hybrids (3a–u) has been accomplished by grinding the reactants at room temperature in excellent yields in very short reaction times. Subsequently, SbCl3 catalysed Michael addition of indoles to the chalcones afforded 1,2,3-triazolyl indole hybrids (5a–l) in excellent yields.

A facile, rapid, one-pot regio/stereoselective synthesis of 2-iminothiazolidin-4-ones under solvent/scavenger-free conditions.

Summary A rapid and efficient one pot solvent/scavenger-free protocol for the synthesis of 2-iminothiazolidin-4-ones has been developed. Interestingly, the regio/stereoselective synthesis affords the regioisomeric (Z)-3-alkyl/aryl-2-(2-phenylcyclohex-2-enylimino)thiazolidin-4-one as the sole product in good yield. The selectivities observed have been rationalized based on the relative magnitude of the allylic strains developed during the course of the reaction. This is the first report wherein the impact of allylic strains in directing the regiocyclization has been noted.

3-Benzyl-2-phenyl-1,3-thia-zolidin-4-one.

In the title compound, C16H15NOS, the thiazolidine ring, which is essentially planar [maximum deviation = 0.071 (2) Å], makes dihedral angles of 88.01 (8) and 87.21 (8)° with the terminal phenyl rings. The dihedral angle between the phenyl rings is 49.45 (5)°. In the crystal, molecules are linked by a weak intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bond, forming a supramolecular chain along the b axis. Furthermore, the crystal packing is stabilized by a weak C—H⋯π interaction.

Chemoselectivity in Coupling of Azides with Thioacids in Solution-Phase and Solvent-Free Conditions

Abstract Solvent-free rapid coupling of monothiocarboxylic acid with azide affords carboxamide chemoselectively. Triphenyl phosphine included as an additive influences the chemoselectivity, yielding carboxamide and thioamide. Similar variation in the chemoselectivity is observed in the absence and presence of triphenyl phosphine in solution-phase methodology. Rapidity and ecofriendliness of the solvent-free approach to yield the products in just 15 min is noteworthy compared to the solution-phase protocol, which has a long reaction time (1–3 days). GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

An environmentally benign solvent/catalyst-free one-pot synthesis of N-substituted phthalimides via Aza-wittig reaction

For the first time an environmentally benign solvent/catalyst-free protocol for the synthesis of a variety of N-substituted phthalimides is submitted. It involves a one-pot coupling of nascent phosphazene generated in situ with phthalic anhydride. The protocol is novel in (1) avoiding toxic solvents, (2) no catalyst is employed and (3) no isophthalimide is formed as noted in the prevailing solution phase/catalysed methodology.