9-Phenyl-10-methylacridinium: A Highly Efficient and Reusable Organocatalyst for Mild Aromatization of 1,4-Dihydropyridines by Molecular Oxygen

In vitro cytotoxicity and docking study of novel symmetric and asymmetric dihydropyridines and pyridines as EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Quinolines have a weighty effect as anticancer agents and 1,4-DHPs have demonstrated efficacy as anticancer agents in several studies, as well. New hybrid models of symmetric and asymmetric 1,4-DHPs and pyridines linked at C₃ of 2-chloroquinoline as a new anticancer scaffold, were designed and synthesized. Hantszch 1,4-DHPs method was adopted for chemical synthesis. MTT assay was performed for the evaluation of cytotoxicity, and EGFR tyrosine kinase assay was performed to investigate binding to our selected compounds, measured by ELISA. The IC₅₀ expressed in µM values revealed that compounds 4a,b, and 5i,k showed the best results against the tested four cell lines than the reference drug 5-Flurouuracil. Compound 5k displayed the most potent cytotoxic activity with IC₅₀  values in the low µM range (12.03 ± 1.51: 20.09 ± 2.16 µM), compared with 5-Fu IC₅₀ range (40.74 ± 2.46: 63.81 ± 2.69 µM). The incorporation of 2-chloroquinoline at C₃ to C₄ of 1,4-DHP could be proposed as an anticancer scaffold rather than its analogous pyridines. Ester fragments connected to 1,4-DHPs ring as a lipophilic part are essential for anticancer activity. The chirality at C₄ improved the anticancer activity. The hydrogen and halogen bond facilitated protein-ligand binding mode and affinity.

Cationic and Betaine-Type Boronated Acridinium Dyes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity

A series of isomeric boronated acridinium dyes were obtained by reactions of 10-(4'-octyloxyphenyl) functionalized 9(10H)-acridanone derivative with lithiated phenylboronic azaesters followed by aromatization with perchloric acid. The effect of the position of boronic group attached at ortho, meta, and para positions of the 9-phenyl ring on the photophysical properties was investigated. Conversion to related betaine trifluoroborato-substituted compounds was successfully performed, and the effect of this structural change on UV-vis absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy characteristics was established. Furthermore, cyclic voltammetry studies revealed that electrochemical behavior of cationic versus betaine structures is different in terms of redox potential values as well as stability. The theoretical calculations revealed a different scheme for molecular excitation processes in B(OH)₂ versus BF₃ ^--substituted compounds as charge transfer to acridinium core is observed from N-aryl or B-aryl moiety, respectively. Obtained compounds were active as photocatalysts in selected visible-light-promoted addition reactions to unsaturated substrates.

Facile Aromatisation of Hantzsch 1,4-Dihydropyridines by Autoxidation in the Presence of P-toluenesulfonic Acid in Acetic Acid

A simple protocol to achieve the aromatisation of Hantzsch dihydropyridines in high yield was established using p-toluenesulfonic acid in acetic acid and yields of 90% were obtained at room temperature. With regards to the Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines derived from alkyl aldehydes bearing one or more á-hydrogens, dealkylation products were obtained through a proposed autoxidation mechanism.

Late-Stage C-H Alkylation of Heterocycles and 1,4-Quinones via Oxidative Homolysis of 1,4-Dihydropyridines

Under oxidative conditions, 1,4-dihydropyridines (DHPs) undergo a homolytic cleavage, forming exclusively a Csp3-centered radical that can engage in the C-H alkylation of heterocyclic bases and 1,4-quinones. DHPs are readily prepared from aldehydes, and considering that aldehydes normally require harsh reaction conditions to take part in such transformations, with mixtures of alkylated and acylated products often being obtained, this net decarbonylative alkylation approach becomes particularly useful. The present method takes place under mild reaction conditions and requires only persulfate as a stoichiometric oxidant, making the procedure suitable for the late-stage C-H alkylation of complex molecules. Notably, structurally complex pharmaceutical agents could be functionalized or prepared with this protocol, such as the antimalarial Atovaquone and antitheilerial Parvaquone, thus evidencing its applicability. Mechanistic studies revealed a likely radical chain process via the formation of a dearomatized intermediate, providing a deeper understanding of the factors governing the reactivity of these radical forebears.

Oxidative dehydrogenation of C-C and C-N bonds: A convenient approach to access diverse (dihydro)heteroaromatic compounds

Nitrogen heteroarenes form an important class of compounds which can be found in natural products, synthetic drugs, building blocks etc. Among the diverse strategies that were developed for the synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles, oxidative dehydrogenation is extremely effective. This review discusses various oxidative dehydrogenation strategies of C-C and C-N bonds to generate nitrogen heteroarenes from their corresponding heterocyclic substrates. The strategies are categorized under stoichiometric and catalytic usage of reagents that facilitate such transformations. The application of these strategies in the synthesis of nitrogen heteroarene natural products and synthetic drug intermediates are also discussed. We hope this review will arouse sufficient interest among the scientific community to further advance the application of oxidative dehydrogenation in the synthesis of nitrogen heteroarenes.

A new oxidation system for the oxidation of Hantzsch-1,4-dihydropyridines and polyhydroquinoline derivatives under mild conditions

An oxidation system to synthesize pyridine derivatives has been developed by oxidation of 1,4-dihydropyridines and polyhydroquinoline derivatives in good yields.

Bioinspired aerobic oxidation of secondary amines and nitrogen heterocycles with a bifunctional quinone catalyst

Copper amine oxidases are a family of enzymes with quinone cofactors that oxidize primary amines to aldehydes. The native mechanism proceeds via an iminoquinone intermediate that promotes high selectivity for reactions with primary amines, thereby constraining the scope of potential biomimetic synthetic applications. Here we report a novel bioinspired quinone catalyst system consisting of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione/ZnI2 that bypasses these constraints via an abiological pathway involving a hemiaminal intermediate. Efficient aerobic dehydrogenation of non-native secondary amine substrates, including pharmaceutically relevant nitrogen heterocycles, is demonstrated. The ZnI2 cocatalyst activates the quinone toward amine oxidation and provides a source of iodide, which plays an important redox-mediator role to promote aerobic catalytic turnover. These findings provide a valuable foundation for broader development of aerobic oxidation reactions employing quinone-based catalysts.

BODIPY-based photosensitizers with intense visible light harvesting ability and high 1O2 quantum yield in aqueous solution

Introducing electron-withdrawing groups into BODIPY enhanced ¹O₂ sensitization properties, promoted intense light-harvesting ability and significantly improved the photostability of SOPs in aqueous solution.

Ethyl 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-3-carboxylate

In the title compound, C₁₉H₁₈ClNO₃, the non-aromatic part of the fused ring system adopts an envelope conformation with the central methyl­ene C atom as the flap. The dihedral angle between the pyridine and benzene rings is 56.98 (3)°. In the crystal, mol­ecules are linked into double layers parallel to (100) by a network of weak C—H⋯O inter­actions.

An Efficient Transition-Metal-Chloride/Sodium-Nitrite/TEMPO Catalytic System for Aerobic Oxidative Aromatisation of Hantzsch 1,4-Dihydropyridines

A facile and efficient transition-metal-chloride/sodium-nitrite/TEMPO catalytic system for aerobic oxidative aromati-sation of Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines in high yields under mild conditions is described.

Magnetic nano-Fe3O4-supported 1-benzyl-1,4-dihydronicotinamide (BNAH): synthesis and application in the catalytic reduction of α,β-epoxy ketones

A novel magnetically recoverable organic hydride compound was successfully constructed by using silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles as a support. An as-prepared magnetic organic hydride compound, BNAH (1-benzyl-1,4-dihydronicotinamide), showed efficient activity in the catalytic reduction of α,β-epoxy ketones. After reaction, the magnetic nanoparticle-supported BNAH can be separated by simple magnetic separation which made the separation of the product easier.