Trifluoroacetic Acid as an Efficient Catalyst for One-Pot, Four-Component Synthesis of 1,2,4,5-Tetrasubstituted Imidazoles Under Microwave-Assisted, Solvent-Free Conditions

Novel Imidazole Phenoxyacetic Acids as Inhibitors of USP30 for Neuroprotection Implication via the Ubiquitin-Rho-110 Fluorometric Assay: Design, Synthesis, and In Silico and Biochemical Assays

USP30, a deubiquitinating enzyme family, forfeits the ubiquitination of E3 ligase and Parkin on the surface of mitochondria. Inhibition of USP30 results in mitophagy and cellular clearance. Herein, by understanding structural requirements, we discovered potential USP30 inhibitors from an imidazole series of ligands via a validated ubiquitin-rhodamine-110 fluorometric assay. A novel catalytic use of the Zn(l-proline)₂ complex for the synthesis of tetrasubstituted imidazoles was identified. Among all compounds investigated, 3g and 3f inhibited USP30 at IC₅₀ of 5.12 and 8.43 μM, respectively. The binding mode of compounds at the USP30 binding site was understood by a docking study and interactions with the key amino acids were identified. Compound 3g proved its neuroprotective efficacy by inhibiting apoptosis on SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells against dynorphin A (10 μM) treatment. Hence, the present study provides a new protocol to design and develop ligands against USP30, thereby offering a therapeutic strategy under conditions like kidney damage and neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson's disease.

A new more atom-efficient multi-component approach to tetrasubstituted imidazoles: one-pot condensation of nitriles, amines and benzoin

A new more atom-efficient multi-component approach for the synthesis of tetrasubstituted imidazoles via the one-pot condensation of nitriles, primary amines and benzoin has been described.

Current advances in the synthesis and biological potencies of tri- and tetra-substituted 1H-imidazoles

In this report, we review the current chemistry progress and in particular the synthesis approaches of tri- and tetra-substituted imidazoles.

New Conditions for the Effective Synthesis of Tri and Tetrasubstituted Imidazoles Catalysed by Recyclable Indium (III) Triflate and Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate

A one-pot three or four component reaction of wide range of aromatic aldehydes, benzil, aliphatic and aromatic primary amines and ammonium acetate is reported for the synthesis of tri/tetra-substituted imidazoles under solvent-free conditions. Indium (III) trifluoromethanesulfonate and magnesium sulfate heptahydrate as two highly efficient and recyclable catalysts perform a key factor to synthesis of imidazole derivatives with high yields.

K7Na3P2W18Cu4O68: A Mild, Efficient, and Reusable Catalyst for the One-Pot Synthesis of 1,2,4,5-Tetra Substituted Imidazoles

An efficient method for the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetra substituted imidazoles usingK7Na3P2W18Cu4O68as catalyst is reported. This four-component condensation of benzil, aldehydes, amines, and ammonium acetate proceeds under solvent-free conditions. The catalyst is handling and recoverable.