1552-97-2Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Larvicidal activity and in silico studies of cinnamic acid derivatives against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
Bezerra Fran?a, Saraliny,Carine Barros de Lima, Luana,Rychard da Silva Cunha, Cristhyan,Santos Anuncia??o, Daniela,Ferreira da Silva-Júnior, Edeildo,Ester de Sá Barreto Barros, Maria,José da Paz Lima, Dimas
, (2021/07/07)
Cinnamic acid derivatives (CAD's) represent a great alternative in the search for insecticides against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes since they have antimicrobial and insecticide properties. Ae. aegypti is responsible for transmitting Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika viruses, among other arboviruses associated with morbimortality, especially in developing countries. In view of this, in vitro analyses of n-substituted cinnamic acids and esters were performed upon 4th instar larvae (L4) of Ae. aegypti, as well as, molecular docking studies to propose a potential biological target towards this mosquitoes species. The larvicide assays proved that n-substituted ethyl cinnamates showed a more pronounced activity than their corresponding acids, in which p-chlorocinnamate (3j) presented a LC50 value of 8.3 μg/mL. Thusly, external morphologic alterations (rigid and elongated body, curved bowel, and translucent or darkened anal papillae) of mosquitoes’ group exposed to compound 3j, were observed by microscopy. In addition, an analytical method was developed for the quantification of the most promising analog by using high-performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV). Molecular docking studies suggested that the larvicide action is associated with inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme. Therefore, expanding the larvicidal study with the cinnamic acid derivatives against the vector Ae. aegypti is important for finding search for more effective larvicides and with lower toxicity, since they have already shown good larvicidal properties against Ae. aegypti.
Synthesis of Bidentate Nitrogen Ligands by Rh-Catalyzed C-H Annulation and Their Application to Pd-Catalyzed Aerobic C-H Alkenylation
Kim, Hyun Tae,Kang, Eunsu,Kim, Minkyu,Joo, Jung Min
supporting information, p. 3657 - 3662 (2021/05/10)
A new class of bidentate ligands was prepared by a modular approach involving Rh-catalyzed C-H annulation reactions. The resulting conformationally constrained ligands enabled the Pd-catalyzed C-H alkenylation at electron-rich and sterically less hindered positions of electron-rich arenes while promoting the facile oxidation of Pd(0) intermediates by oxygen. This newly introduced ligand class is complementary to the ligands developed for Pd-catalyzed oxidative reactions and may find broad application in transition-metal-catalyzed reactions.
Systematic Study on the Catalytic Arsa-Wittig Reaction
Inaba, Ryoto,Kawashima, Ikuo,Fujii, Toshiki,Yumura, Takashi,Imoto, Hiroaki,Naka, Kensuke
supporting information, p. 13400 - 13407 (2020/09/21)
Efficient catalytic arsa-Wittig reactions have been developed by using 1-phenylarsolane as a catalyst. A wide array of aldehydes was converted to the corresponding olefins in high yields with moderate to excellent E stereoselectivity in the presence of a catalytic amount of 1-phenylarsolane. Moreover, density functional theory calculations were carried out to afford insight into the E/Z selectivity.
Structure?Activity Relationships of Cinnamate Ester Analogues as Potent Antiprotozoal Agents
Bernal, Freddy A.,Kaiser, Marcel,Wünsch, Bernhard,Schmidt, Thomas J.
, p. 68 - 78 (2019/11/22)
Protozoal infections are still a global health problem, threatening the lives of millions of people around the world, mainly in impoverished tropical and sub-tropical regions. Thus, in view of the lack of efficient therapies and increasing resistances against existing drugs, this study describes the antiprotozoal potential of synthetic cinnamate ester analogues and their structure-activity relationships. In general, Leishmania donovani and Trypanosoma brucei were quite susceptible to the compounds in a structure-dependent manner. Detailed analysis revealed a key role of the substitution pattern on the aromatic ring and a marked effect of the side chain on the activity against these two parasites. The high antileishmanial potency and remarkable selectivity of the nitro-aromatic derivatives suggested them as promising candidates for further studies. On the other hand, the high in vitro potency of catechol-type compounds against T. brucei could not be extrapolated to an in vivo mouse model.
Para-Selective C-H Olefination of Aniline Derivatives via Pd/S,O-Ligand Catalysis
Naksomboon, Kananat,Poater, Jordi,Bickelhaupt, F. Matthias,Fernández-Ibá?ez, M. ángeles
supporting information, p. 6719 - 6725 (2019/05/06)
Herein we report a highly para-selective C-H olefination of aniline derivatives by a Pd/S,O-ligand-based catalyst. The reaction proceeds under mild reaction conditions with high efficiency and broad substrate scope, including mono-, di-, and trisubstituted tertiary, secondary, and primary anilines. The S,O-ligand is responsible for the dramatic improvements in substrate scope and the high para-selectivity observed. This methodology is operationally simple, scalable, and can be performed under aerobic conditions.
Expedient Synthesis of N-Methyl- and N-Alkylamines by Reductive Amination using Reusable Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles
Senthamarai, Thirusangumurugan,Murugesan, Kathiravan,Natte, Kishore,Kalevaru, Narayana V.,Neumann, Helfried,Kamer, Paul C. J.,Jagadeesh, Rajenahally V.
, p. 1235 - 1240 (2018/02/09)
N-Methyl- and N-alkylamines represent important fine and bulk chemicals that are extensively used in both academic research and industrial production. Notably, these structural motifs are found in a large number of life-science molecules and play vital roles in regulating their activities. Therefore, the development of convenient and cost-effective methods for the synthesis and functionalization of amines by using earth-abundant metal-based catalysts is of scientific interest. In this regard, herein we report an expedient reductive amination process for the selective synthesis of N-methylated and N-alkylated amines by using nitrogen-doped, graphene-activated nanoscale Co3O4-based catalysts. Starting from inexpensive and easily accessible nitroarenes or amines and aqueous formaldehyde or aldehydes in the presence of formic acid, this cost-efficient reductive amination protocol allows the synthesis of various N-methyl- and N-alkylamines, amino acid derivatives, and existing drug molecules.
Bu 4 N + -Controlled Addition and Olefination with Ethyl 2-(Trimethylsilyl)acetate via Silicon Activation
Das, Manas,Manvar, Atul,Fox, Ian,Roberts, Dilwyn J.,O'Shea, Donal F.
supporting information, p. 2401 - 2406 (2017/09/30)
Catalytic Bu 4 NOAc as silicon activator of ethyl 2-(trimethylsilyl)acetate, in THF, was utilized for the synthesis of β-hydroxy esters, whereas employing catalytic Bu 4 NOTMS gave α,β-unsaturated esters. The established reaction conditions were applicable to a diverse range of aromatic, heteroaromatic, aliphatic aldehydes and ketones. Reactions were achieved at room temperature without taking any of the specialized precautions that are in place for other organometallics. A stepwise olefination pathway via silylated β-hydroxy esters with subsequent elimination to form the α,β-unsaturated ester has been demonstrated. The key to selective product formation lies in use of the weaker acetate activator which suppresses subsequent elimination whereas stronger TMSO - activator (and base) facilitates both addition and elimination steps. The use of tetrabutyl ammonium salts for both acetate and trimethylsilyloxide activators provide enhanced silicon activation when compared to their inorganic cation counterparts.
Hydroxyl Radicals via Collision-Induced Dissociation of Trimethylammonium Benzyl Alcohols
Moore, Peter W.,Hooker, Jordan P.,Zavras, Athanasios,Khairallah, George N.,Krenske, Elizabeth H.,Bernhardt, Paul V.,Quach, Gina,Moore, Evan G.,O'Hair, Richard A. J.,Williams, Craig M.
, p. 397 - 406 (2017/04/07)
The hydroxyl radical is a well known reactive oxygen species important for interstellar, atmospheric, and combustion chemistry in addition to multiple biochemical processes. Although there are many methods to generate the hydroxyl radical, most of these are inorganic based, with only a few originating from organic precursor molecules. Reported herein is the observation that trimethylammonium benzyl alcohols and their corresponding deuterated isotopologues act as a good source of hydroxyl and deuteroxyl radicals in the gas-phase under collision-induced dissociation (CID) conditions. Attempts to replicate this chemistry in the condensed phase are described.
Iron(IV)-Corrole Catalyzed Stereoselective Olefination of Aldehydes with Ethyl Diazoacetate
Zou, Huai-Bo,Yang, Hong,Liu, Ze-Yu,Mahmood, Mian H.R.,Mei, Guang-Quan,Liu, Hai-Yang,Chang, Chi-Kwong
supporting information, p. 2791 - 2795 (2015/06/30)
Iron(IV)-corrole complexes were first investigated as catalysts for olefination of aldehydes with ethyl diazoacetate in the presence of triphenylphosphine. Efficient olefination of aromatic aldehydes with high trans-selectivity was observed, showing iron corrole is a new kind of promising catalyst for olefination reaction. Transformation of the phosphazine to ylide by iron(IV) corrole was proved to be the key step in the present system.
A graphene/hemin hybrid material as an efficient green catalyst for stereoselective olefination of aldehydes
Joshi, Chetan,Kumar, Pawan,Behera, Babita,Barras, Alexandre,Szunerits, Sabine,Boukherroub, Rabah,Jain, Suman L.
, p. 100011 - 100017 (2015/12/04)
A hemin/graphene composite, prepared by mixing an aqueous solution of graphene oxide (GO) with hemin and sonicating the suspension for 5 h at room temperature, was investigated for olefination of aldehydes using ethyl diazoacetate in the presence of triphenylphosphine. Efficient olefination of aromatic aldehydes with high (E)-selectivity was obtained, revealing that rGO/hemin is a promising heterogeneous catalyst for the olefination reaction. The as-synthesized catalyst could easily be recovered from the reaction mixture and was subsequently used for several runs without any significantly loss in activity and selectivity.
