10.1016/j.bmc.2007.06.006
In the research, 5-methyl-2-benzoxazolinone (referred to as compound 2) serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of various derivatives with potential analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. It is synthesized by reacting 5-methyl-2-hydroxyaniline with urea, following a literature method. The research aims to synthesize and investigate the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties of various derivatives of 5-methyl-2-benzoxazolinones. The study involves the synthesis of thiosemicarbazide derivatives, 1,2,4-triazoles, 1,3,4-thiadiazoles, and benzylidene hydrazines by reacting 2-(5-methyl-2-benzoxazolinone-3-yl)acetate with hydrazine hydrate and various isothiocyanates or aldehydes. The synthesized compounds were characterized using spectral and elemental analysis. The results showed that most compounds exhibited significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities, comparable to or higher than aspirin, with some compounds like 7a, 8c, and 8d showing strong analgesic effects in both acetic acid-induced writhing and hot plate tests. The compound 6d was particularly effective in anti-inflammatory tests. However, most compounds showed poor antibacterial activity but promising antifungal activity, with compounds 4, 5a, 6d, 8a, 8d, and 8e demonstrating moderate inhibitory effects against certain Candida species. The study concludes that these derivatives, especially those with thiadiazole moieties and benzylidene hydrazines, are promising candidates for developing new analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, though further research is needed to explore their mechanisms and potential side effects.