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Crystalline salicylic acid as an efficient catalyst for ultrafast Paal–Knorr pyrrole synthesis under microwave induction
Aghapoor, Kioumars,Mohsenzadeh, Farshid,Darabi, Hossein Reza,Sayahi, Hani
, (2021/04/19)
Abstract: In this study, the viability of a wide range of crystalline aromatic and aliphatic carboxylic acids as organocatalysts has been investigated for solvent-free Paal–Knorr pyrrole synthesis under microwave activation. Among these potential catalysts, crystalline salicylic acid proved to be a remarkable catalyst because its efficiency remained high even under low microwave power irradiation or a shorter reaction time for the model reaction. The outstanding catalytic activity of salicylic acid allowed the Paal–Knorr cyclocondensation with a turnover frequency up to 1472?h?1 which is unique in the context of a metal-free homogeneous catalysis. The attractive feature of this organocatalyst is its assistance in ultrafast pyrrole synthesis with no risk of metal contamination. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] Synopsis: A green and expeditious protocol for the synthesis of 2,5-dimethylpyrroles via combination of salicylic acid as catalyst (in its solid state) and microwaves has been introduced.
Naturally occurring organic acids for organocatalytic synthesis of pyrroles via Paal–Knorr reaction
Mohsenzadeh, Farshid,Darabi, Hossein Reza,Alivand, Mahsa,Aghapoor, Kioumars,Balavar, Yadollah
, p. 5255 - 5262 (2020/09/09)
Abstract: In this study, common naturally occurring organic acids, namely oxalic, malonic, succinic, tartaric and citric acid (as safe, inexpensive, and biodegradable organocatalysts), have been employed for Paal–Knorr pyrrole synthesis. The organocatalyzed reaction proved to be effective in ethanol at 60?°C. However, the reaction rate is mainly dominated by the nature and position of functional groups on the aromatic ring of substrate. This metal-free procedure tolerates a series of functional groups and should be considered as an asset to the pharmaceutical industry since no metal contamination could take place during the synthesis of pyrrole scaffolds. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
Synthesis, structure and in vitro anti-trypanosomal activity of non-toxic arylpyrrole-based chalcone derivatives
Hoppe, Heinrich C.,Isaacs, Michelle,Khanye, Setshaba D.,Kruger, Cuan,Oderinlo, Ogunyemi O.,Smith, Vincent J.,Veale, Clinton G. L.,Zulu, Ayanda I.
supporting information, (2020/04/10)
With an intention of identifying chalcone derivatives exhibiting anti-protozoal activity, a cohort of relatively unexplored arylpyrrole-based chalcone derivatives were synthesized in moderate to good yields. The resultant compounds were evaluated in vitro for their potential activity against a cultured Trypanosoma brucei brucei 427 strain. Several compounds displayed mostly modest in vitro anti-trypanosomal activity with compounds 10e and 10h emerging as active candidates with IC50 values of 4.09 and 5.11 μM, respectively. More importantly, a concomitant assessment of their activity against a human cervix adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cell line revealed that these compounds are non-toxic.
