10.1016/0223-5234(91)90194-R
The research investigates the synthesis and anti-mycobacterial activity of 4-hydroxy-3-phenylpyridin-2(1H)-ones with various substituents. The purpose is to explore the potential of these compounds as inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The study synthesizes these compounds by reacting ethyl p-aminocrotonates with dialkyl malonates or "magic malonates" (2,4,6-trichlorophenyl malonates). Key chemicals used include ethyl p-aminocrotonates, phenylmalonates, and various substituted malonates. The synthesized compounds were tested against M. tuberculosis H37Ra, Escherichia coli B, and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923. The results showed significant inhibitory effects on M. tuberculosis, with some compounds achieving minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) as low as 8 μg/ml. The study concludes that the presence of a phenyl group para to the nitrogen atom and an unoccupied β-position in the heterocycle are essential for anti-mycobacterial activity. Substituents at the nitrogen atom and the phenyl ring modulate the activity, with N-substituents like pentyl and hexyl showing enhanced activity. The findings suggest that these pyridin-2(1H)-ones could serve as promising candidates for developing new anti-tuberculosis agents.