19357-20-1

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• 85-44-9 phthalic anhydride 
• 372-19-0 meta-fluoroaniline 
• 369-83-5 1,3-bis(3-fluorophenyl)urea 
• 88-99-3 benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid 
• 136918-14-4 phthalimide 
• 462-06-6 fluorobenzene 
• 3481-09-2 N-chlorophthalimide 

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• 37896-25-6 2-(3-Fluoro-phenyl)-3-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-isoindol-1-one 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Synthesis and antiseizure evaluation of isoindoline-1,3-dione derivatives in mice

Epilepsy is the most common serious chronic noninfective neurological condition in the world. Despite the presence of various antiepileptic drugs in the market for epileptic patients, the necessity for development and discovery of novel antiepileptic drugs is felt. In fact, only 60-70 % of patients respond to the current drugs, and a high incidence of adverse effects is also observed. In the present study, a new series of phthalimide derivatives (compounds 3a-3m) were synthesized through the reaction of phthalic anhydride and various derivatives of aniline in toluene solvent (Reflux, 24 h). Antiepileptic activity of synthesized compounds (3a-3m) was investigated using two experimental models namely, maximal electroshock (MES) and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ), and the obtained results were compared with diazepam as reference drug. Neurotoxicity of compounds was also evaluated using rotarod model. Compound 3m with para methoxy substituent exhibited the anticonvulsant activity at 15.1 ± 1.53 (12.23-17.96) mg/kg dose in MES model compared to other derivatives. Unfortunately, none of the tested compounds rendered acceptable protection in subcutaneous PTZ model.

Visible-Light-Induced Metal-/Photocatalyst-Free C-H Bond Imidation of Arenes

In this study, a visible-light-induced intermolecular C-H bond imidation of arenes was achieved at ambient condition. By using simple phthalimide with (diacetoxyiodo)benzene and molecular iodine, direct metal-/photocatalyst-free C-N bond formation was achieved. The imidation protocol was designed by using time-dependent density functional theory calculations and experimentally demonstrated for 28 substrates with as high as 96% yield. Mechanistic studies indicated that radical-mediated aromatic substitution occurred via photolysis of N-iodophthalimide under visible-light irradiation.

Regioselective gold-catalyzed oxidative C-N bond formation

A novel protocol for the regioselective intermolecular amination of various arenes has been developed. By using an I(III) oxidant in the presence of a Au(I) catalyst, a direct and novel route for regioselectively accessing a variety of substituted aniline moieties has been achieved with yields as high as 90%. Mechanistic insight suggests that regioselectivity can be predicted based on electrophilic aromatic metalation patterns.

Nitrogen-centered radical-mediated C-H imidation of arenes and heteroarenes via visible light induced photocatalysis

The C-H imidation of arenes and heteroarenes has been achieved via visible light induced photocatalysis. In the presence of an iridium(iii) photoredox catalyst, the reaction of aromatic substrates with N-chlorophthalimide furnishes the N-aryl products at room temperature through a nitrogen-centered radical mediated aromatic substitution.

Sterically controlled, palladium-catalyzed intermolecular amination of arenes

We report the Pd-catalyzed amination of arenes to form N-aryl phthalimides with regioselectivity controlled predominantly by steric effects. Mono-, di-, and trisubstituted arenes lacking a directing group undergo amination reactions with moderate to high yields and high regioselectivities from sequential addition of PhI(OAc)2 as an oxidant in the presence of Pd(OAc) 2 as catalyst. This sterically derived selectivity contrasts that for analogous arene acetoxylation.

Imidazole-promoted synthesis of n-substituted phthalimide from N,N'-disubstituted ureas in solventless conditions

A series of N-substituted phthalimides was synthesized by a thermal reaction between N,N0-disubstituted ureas and phthalic acid catalyzed by imidazole in solventless conditions. The products have been obtained in moderate to good yields (53-92%). Supplemental materials are available for this article. Go to the publisher's online edition of Synthetic Communications1 to view the free supplemental file. Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Synthesis and hypolipidemic activity of N-substituted phthalimides. Part V

A series of N-aryl- or N-(1,2,4-triazol-yl)-phthalimides (4a-4i) have been synthesized starting from phthalic anhydride (1) and an appropriate amine (2a-2i). All compounds presented hypolipidemic activity, but compound 4d proved to be the most active and reduced plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels in Swiss white mice significantly.