In search for new fungicidal and free radical scavenging agents, we synthesized a focused library of 2‐chloroquinoline based monocarbonyl analogs of curcumin (MACs). The synthesized MACs were evaluated for in vitro antifungal and antioxidant activity. The antifungal activity was evaluated against five different fungal strains such as Candida albicans, Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Cryptococcus neoformans, respectively. Most of the synthesized MACs displayed promising antifungal activity compared to the standard drug Miconazole. Furthermore, molecular docking study on a crucial fungal enzyme sterol 14α‐demethylase (CYP51) could provide insight into the plausible mechanism of antifungal activity. MACs were also screened for in vitro radical scavenging activity using butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) as a standard. Almost all MACs exhibited better antioxidant activity compared to BHT.
A series of pyrazole‐incorporated monocarbonyl analogues of curcumin were synthesized via Clasien–Schimidt‐type condensation and subsequently screened for in vitro antiproliferative and antioxidant activity. The analogues 4c, 5d, 5e, 5g, 6e, and 6f showed potential activity against the MDA‐MB‐231 cell line. The synthesized analogues were also screened for their antioxidant activity. Compounds 5a, 5e, 6d, and 6f exhibit comparable radical scavenging activity with respect to the standard drug ascorbic acid. Furthermore, a molecular docking study has been conducted for 5d and 5g and suggests that these compounds have a potential to become lead molecules in drug discovery and process.
A series of new 1,2,3‐triazolidene‐indolinone derivatives (17a‐j) were designed and synthesized via [Et3NH] [HSO4] catalyzed solvent‐free approach. The synthesis strongly relied on Knoevenagel condensation of 1,4‐disubstituted 1,2,3‐triazolyl aldehydes (15a‐j) and oxindole (5). The solvent‐free approach and Brønsted acidity of [Et3NH] [HSO4] ionic liquid increased the rate of reaction and provided the corresponding 1,2,3‐triazolidene‐indolinone derivatives (17a‐j) in excellent yields. The reusability of ionic liquid is also established with persistent effective yields up to four cycles. These novel 1,2,3‐triazolidene‐indolinone derivatives may exhibit potential biological response due to the presence of potent moieties and presence of triazolidene‐exocyclic double bond.
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