Synthesis of novel cinnamoyl amides using a solvent-free microwave-assisted method
A novel series of potential biologically active new cinnamoyl amides were synthesized in good yield and short reaction times. We have studied the one-pot, solvent-free reaction of cinnamic acid derivatives with aromatic amines using 1,3-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide under microwave irradiation in the presence of small quantities of dimethylformamide to improve energy transfer.
Pellon, Rolando F.,Docampo, Maite L.
p. 537 - 552
(2013/01/15)
Design, synthesis and inhibitory activities of 8-(substituted styrolformamido) phenyl-xanthine derivatives on monoamine oxidase B
The design and synthesis of two series of 8-(substituted styrol-formamido)phenyl-xanthine derivatives are described. Their in vitro monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibition were tested and the effect of substituents on the N-7, phenyl and the substituted positions are discussed. It was observed that compound 9b displayed significant MAO-B inhibition activity and selectivity, fluorine substitution plays a key role in the selectivity of MAO-B inhibition, and the styrol-formamido group at position-3′ may enhance the activity and selectivity of 8-phenyl-xanthine analogues. These results suggest that such compounds may be utilized for the development of new candidate MAO-B inhibitors for treatment of Parkinson's disease.