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• 483-55-6 phthiocol 
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• 70691-68-8 3-methyl-2-(phenylthio)-1,4-naphthoquinone 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Naphthoquinones of natural origin: Aqueous chemistry and coordination to half-sandwich organometallic cations

Half-sandwich organometallic complexes featuring Ru(II), Os(II) and Rh(III) metal centers and naturally occurring bidentate 2-hydroxy-[1,4]-naphthoquinone ligands (lawsone and phthiocol) have been synthesized and characterized in both solid state and solution phase by analytical, spectroscopic, electrochemical and single crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. Comparative studies revealed the influence of the respective metal center (Ru, Os, Rh), leaving group (Cl, Br, I) and arene (p-cymene, toluene, pentamethylcyclopentadienyl), as well as the naphthoquinone ligand on the structural properties and solution speciation. Additionally, cytotoxicity was tested in SW480, CH1/PA-1 and A549 human cancer cell lines showing a broad range of IC50 values.

Synthesis, anti-proliferative activity evaluation and 3D-QSAR study of naphthoquinone derivatives as potential anti-colorectal cancer agents

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease with high incidence and mortality, constituting the fourth most common cause of death from cancer worldwide. Naphthoquinones are attractive compounds due to their biological and structural properties. In this work, 36 naphthoquinone derivatives were synthesized and their activity evaluated against HT-29 cells. Overall, high to moderate anti-proliferative activity was observed in most members of the series, with 15 compounds classified as active (1.73 50 2 = 0.99 and q2 = 0.625). This model allowed proposing five new compounds with two-fold higher theoretical anti-proliferative activity, which would be worthwhile to synthesize and evaluate. Further investigations will be needed to determine the mechanism involved in the effect of most active compounds which are potential candidates for new anticancer agents.

Heterogeneous epoxidation of menadione with hydrogen peroxide over the zeolite imidazolate framework ZIF-8

The zeolite imidazolate framework ZIF-8 exhibits superior catalytic performance in the epoxidation of the electron-deficient CC bond in menadione using aqueous hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant. The catalysis has a truly heterogeneous nature and the framework structure remains intact. This is the first example of oxidation catalysis with ZIF-8.

Epoxidation of vitamin K3 by electrochemically generated hypohalogen acids

The epoxidation of vitamin K3 was carried out using electrochemically generated hypohalogen acids HOX in organic solvent-water containing halide salts. The electroepoxidation in CH3CN-H2O-NaI system led to the formation of the epoxide in good yield.

Tridentate 3-Substituted Naphthoquinone Ruthenium Arene Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, Aqueous Behavior, and Theoretical and Biological Studies

A series of nine RuII arene complexes bearing tridentate naphthoquinone-based N,O,O-ligands was synthesized and characterized. Aqueous stability and their hydrolysis mechanism were investigated via UV/vis photometry, HPLC-MS, and density functional theory calculations. Substituents with a positive inductive effect improved their stability at physiological pH (7.4) intensely, whereas substituents such as halogens accelerated hydrolysis and formation of dimeric pyrazolate and hydroxido bridged dimers. The observed cytotoxic profile is unusual, as complexes exhibited much higher cytotoxicity in SW480 colon cancer cells than in the broadly chemo- (incl. platinum-) sensitive CH1/PA-1 teratocarcinoma cells. This activity pattern as well as reduced or slightly enhanced ROS generation and the lack of DNA interactions indicate a mode of action different from established or previously investigated classes of metallodrugs.

Dramatic enhancement of enone epoxidation rates in nonionic microemulsions

The ability of microemulsions to dissolve polar and non-polar components with a huge internal interface can overcome the reagent incompatibilities frequently encountered in organic reactions. We investigated model epoxidation reactions of α,β-unsaturated enones and alkaline hydrogen peroxide in different nonionic microemulsions, both in the presence and absence of a phase-transfer agent (PTA). The obtained reaction profiles were compared with those for the corresponding surfactant-free two-phase systems. In addition, we defined a time constant τ as a measure for the rate of turnover. The epoxidation of trans-chalcone using an n-alkyl-polyoxyethylene surfactant based microemulsion was fastest in the system with the PTA (τ = 66 min) and slightly slower without the PTA (τ = 77 min). It was still slower in the two-phase system with a PTA (τ = 114 min) and extremely sluggish without a phase-transfer agent. With n-alkyl β-D-glucopyranoside as the surfactant the conversion was twice as fast than in the former microemulsion systems, but the PTA did not accelerate the reaction further (τ = 35 and 33 min). The epoxidation of vitamin K3, the second model system, was extremely accelerated. It proceeded a factor of approximately 35 faster in the microemulsion (τ =1.44 min) than in the corresponding two-phase system (τ = 57 min).

Synthesis and: In vivo anticancer evaluation of poly(organo)phosphazene-based metallodrug conjugates

Within this work we aimed to improve the pharmacodynamics and toxicity profile of organoruthenium and -rhodium complexes which had previously been found to be highly potent in vitro but showed unselective activity in vivo. Different organometallic complexes were attached to a degradable poly(organo)phosphazene macromolecule, prepared via controlled polymerization techniques. The conjugation to hydrophilic polymers was designed to increase the aqueous solubility of the typically poorly soluble metal-based half-sandwich compounds with the aim of a controlled, pH-triggered release of the active metallodrug. The synthesized conjugates and their characteristics have been thoroughly studied by means of 31P NMR and UV-Vis spectroscopy, ICP-MS analyses and SEC coupled to ICP-MS. In order to assess their potential as possible anticancer drug candidates, the complexes, as well as their respective macromolecular prodrug formulations were tested against three different cancer cell lines in cell culture. Subsequently, the anticancer activity and organ distribution of the poly(organo)phosphazene drug conjugates were explored in vivo in mice bearing CT-26 colon carcinoma. Our investigations revealed a beneficial influence of this macromolecular prodrug by a significant reduction of adverse effects compared to the free metallodrugs.

Thermal and spectral properties of alkali metal complexes of vitamin K3 analogue phthiocol

Hydroxynaphthoquinones, alkali, and alkali metal salts were used to synthesize several biologically important molecules. As hydroxynaphthoquinones act also as potential ligands, it is possible that alkali metal complexes may be formed as intermediates in such reactions. To ensure this, the reactions of 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone (phthiocol, a vitamin K3 analogue) with sodium metal, alkali such as NaOH and KOH, and alkali metal salts such as CH3COONa, Na2CO3 and K2CO3 were studied in the present investigation. The products were characterized by various analytical techniques, namely elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1H NMR, UV-Vis, thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, GC-MS, and DSC studies. 100 % reduction of the ligand was observed in Phth-1 with sodium metal as reducing agent. The solution of CH3COONa, NaOH, KOH, and K2CO3 in methanol facilitates the reduction of phthiocol ligand. The reduction of the ligands may be probably due to disproportionate reaction of the 'catechol' form and the fully oxidized naphthoquinone form of the ligand. The radical signatures of the ligands in complexes were detected by EPR studies and also by carbonyl frequencies in FT-IR spectra. Non-isothermal TG studies confirm the presence of adsorbed and coordinated water molecules. Residue formed after complete decomposition was observed to be 1/2 Na2O in Phth-1 to Phth-3, K2O in Phth-4, and 1/2 K2O in Phth-5. Based on GC-MS and TG studies, three decomposition mechanisms are being proposed for all complexes.

Catalytic Performance of Zr-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks Zr-abtc and MIP-200 in Selective Oxidations with H2O2

The catalytic performance of Zr-abtc and MIP-200 metal–organic frameworks consisting of 8-connected Zr6 clusters and tetratopic linkers was investigated in H2O2-based selective oxidations and compared with that of 12-coordinated UiO-66 and UiO-67. Zr-abtc demonstrated advantages in both substrate conversion and product selectivity for epoxidation of electron-deficient C=C bonds in α,β-unsaturated ketones. The significant predominance of 1,2-epoxide in carvone epoxidation, coupled with high sulfone selectivity in thioether oxidation, points to a nucleophilic oxidation mechanism over Zr-abtc. The superior catalytic performance in the epoxidation of unsaturated ketones correlates with a larger amount of weak basic sites in Zr-abtc. Electrophilic activation of H2O2 can also be realized, as evidenced by the high activity of Zr-abtc in epoxidation of the electron-rich C=C bond in caryophyllene. XRD and FTIR studies confirmed the retention of the Zr-abtc structure after the catalysis. The low activity of MIP-200 in H2O2-based oxidations is most likely related to its specific hydrophilicity, which disfavors adsorption of organic substrates and H2O2.

Studies on quinones. Part 40: Synthesis and cytotoxicity evaluation of anthraquinone epoxides and isomerization products

Aerobic oxidation of 1,4,4a,10a-tetrahydro-1,4-alkano-5,10-anthraquinones and thiophene-analogues in dichloromethane-DBU yielded the corresponding dihydroalkanoquinones which, depending on their structures, react with in situ generated hydroperoxide anion to give quinone epoxides and/or hydroperoxides. The calcium hydroxide-induced rearrangement of quinone epoxides yielded furan-containing angular quinones. The cytotoxic activities of quinone epoxides and their isomerization products were evaluated in vitro against normal human lung fibroblasts (MRC-5) and human cancer gastric epithelial cells (AGS).