Slovenko Polanc

Solid-state synthesis of heterocyclic hydrazones using microwaves under catalyst-free conditionsPresented, in part, at the 5th Electronic Conference on Synthetic Organic Chemistry, (ECSOC-5), 1–30 September 2001, E0014, http://www.mdpi.org/ecsoc-5.htm

The reactions of neat 5- or 8-oxobenzopyran-2-ones, 1–3, with a variety of aromatic and heteroaromatic hydrazines, 4, are accelerated upon irradiation in a household microwave oven in the absence of any catalyst, solid support or solvent. The approach provides an attractive and environmentally friendly pathway to several synthetically useful heterocyclic hydrazones.

New fluorine-containing hydrazones active against MDR-tuberculosis

Several new fluorine-containing hydrazones were synthesized and screened for their in vitro antimycobacterial activity. Nine of these derivatives have shown a remarkable activity against MDR-TB strain with MIC 0.5 μg/mL and high value of selectivity index (SI). Compound 3h with the highest SI (1268.58) was used for stability evaluation with putative metabolites (ciprofloxacin and formylciprofloxacin) detection. Compound 3h was stable at pH 7.4 of aqueous buffer and rat plasma, in acidic buffers (at pH 3 and 5) slow decomposition was observed. Interestingly, no formylciprofloxacin was detected in the solution, and only slightly increased concentration of ciprofloxacin was observed instead. Trifluoromethyl hydrazones 3f and 3g exhibited the best activity also against two strains of Mycobacterium kansasii (MIC 1-4 μmol/L). All evaluated compounds were found to be non-cytotoxic.

Reactions of some diazoazoles with reactive methylene and other groups

Abstract Reactions of some heteroaromatic diazo compounds with 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, amines and thiophenol to give bi- and tricyclic heterocycles are studied. Decomposition of heterocyclic diazo compounds, triazenes and related compounds are investigated.

Pyrazolone-fused combretastatins and their precursors: synthesis, cytotoxicity, antitubulin activity and molecular modeling studies

A series of pyrazolone-fused combretastatins and precursors were synthesized and their cytotoxicity as well as antitubulin potential was evaluated. The hydrazide 9f and the pyrazolone-fused combretastatins 12a, 12b and 12c were highly cytotoxic against various tumor cell lines including cisplatin resistant cells. The same compounds were also the best inhibitors of tubulin polymerization. Molecular modeling results showed that they bind the colchicine binding site at the tubulin heterodimer. The hydrazide 9f arrested HeLa cells in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle and strongly affected cell shape and microtubule network.

New series of isoniazid hydrazones linked with electron-withdrawing substituents.

A series of new isoniazid hydrazones was synthesized by two procedures. In the first isoniazid was activated with diethoxymethyl acetate and condensed with the appropriate anilines. Alternatively, substituted anilines were activated by diethoxymethyl acetate and subsequently condensed with isoniazid. NMR study confirmed that both synthetic approaches gave the same tautomer. All compounds were screened for in vitro antimycobacterial activity. Most of them exhibited the same activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MIC 1 μmol L(-1)) as isoniazid (INH), better activity against Mycobacterium kansasii 325/80 (MIC 0.125-0.250 μmol L(-1)), high value of selectivity index (SI) and IC(50) between 0.0218 and 0.326 mmol L(-1). Compound 2o with the best SI was used as a model compound for the stability test and was found to be stable at neutral pH, but under acidic conditions it slowly hydrolysed.

Design and synthesis of new hydroxyethylamines as inhibitors of d-alanyl-d-lactate ligase (VanA) and d-alanyl-d-alanine ligase (DdlB)

The Van enzymes are ATP-dependant ligases responsible for resistance to vancomycin in Staphylococcus aureus and Enteroccoccus species. The de novo molecular design programme SPROUT was used in conjunction with the X-ray crystal structure of Enterococcus faeciumd-alanyl-d-lactate ligase (VanA) to design new putative inhibitors based on a hydroxyethylamine template. The two best ranked structures were selected and efficient syntheses developed. The inhibitory activities of these molecules were determined on E. faecium VanA, and due to structural similarity and a common reaction mechanism, also on d-Ala-d-Ala ligase (DdlB) from Escherichia coli. The phosphate group attached to the hydroxyl moiety of the hydroxyethylamine isostere within these systems is essential for their inhibitory activity against both VanA and DdlB.

An “One-Pot” Synthesis of Substituted 3-Benzoylamino-5-oxo-5, 6, 7, 8-Tetrahydrocoumarins

Abstract A new simple “one-pot” synthesis of some 3-benzoylamino-5-oxo-5, 6, 7, 8-tetrahydrocoumarins from 1, 3-cyclohexanediones, hippuric acid, acetic anhydride and triethyl orthoformate or other one-carbon synthetic equivalent is described.

Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Thio Derivatives of Calix[4]arene on Noble Metal Surfaces

Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) provide a simple route to functionalize electrode surfaces with organic molecules. Herein we use cavity-containing derivatives of calix[4]arenes in SAMs. Bound to noble metal surface, the assembled molecules are candidates to serve as molecular sieves for H 2 molecules and H (+) ions, which could have relevance for fuel cell applications. Tetra- O-alkylated calix[4]arenes with thiolacetate and thiolamide wide-rim anchoring groups in cone and partial-cone conformations were designed, synthesized and self-assembled onto Au, Pt, and Pd surfaces. The resulting SAMs were systematically examined. Single crystal X-ray diffraction of 5,11,17,23-tetrakis(thioacetyl)-25,26,27,28-tetra- i-propoxycalix[4]arene confirmed the cone conformation and revealed the cavity dimensions of the SAMs that were formed by immersing noble metal substrates (Au, Pt and Pd deposited on Si-wafers) in solutions of calix[4]arenes. Surface characterization techniques including ellipsometry, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used, indicating that the metal surface is terminated with a monomolecular layer. Experimental thicknesses obtained from the ellipsometry are consistent with the calculated values. CV results showed 50 to 80% physical passivation against the Fe(CN) 6 (3-/4-) couple, implying an overall relatively low concentration of defects and pinholes in the films. The binding energies of the S2p core level in the XPS were consistent with the literature values and revealed that up to 3.2 out of four anchoring groups were bonded to the noble metal surface.

4-Ethoxymethylene-2-phenyl-5(4H)-oxazolene as a Synthon for the synthesis of Some 2H-Pyran-2-ones

Treatment of 4-ethoxymethylene-2-phenyl-5(4H)-oxazolone with activated methylene compounds under acidic or basic conditions leads to 2H-pyran-2-ones and fused pyran-2-ones. On the other hand, methyl (3-benzoylamino-5-methoxycarbonyl-2-oxo-2H-pyran-6-yl)-acetate (4) has also been prepared by a one-pot synthesis from dimethyl 1,3-acetonedicarboxylate, diethoxymethyl acetate, hippuric acid and acetic anhydride

A new and a convenient route to enaminones and pyrazoles

A new method has been developed for the regioselective preparation of enaminones and pyrazoles from 1,3-diketonatoboron difluorides. The reactions proceed smoothly under mild reaction conditions, producing enaminones and pyrazoles in high yields.