Synthesis and bioactivities of novel 2-(thioether/sulfone)-5-pyrazolyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives

By introducing the pyrazole moiety into the 5-position of 1,3,4-oxadiazole,a series of novel 2-(thioether/sulfone)-5-pyrazolyl-l,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were synthesized.Preliminary bioassays suggested that target compounds exhibited appreciable activity against pathogenic bacteria Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae(Xoo) and five phytopathogenic fungi in vitro.Among them,the half-maximal effective concentration(EC_(50)) values of 6c,7a,7b and 7c against Xoo were within 16.6 μg/mL and 65.7 μg/mL,which were better than those of commercial agricultural antibacterial bismerthiazol(92.6 μg/mL) and thiodiazole copper(121.8 μg/mL).While compounds 7a,7b,and 7c exerted comprehensive antifungal activity toward five plant fungi,which were comparable with that of hymexazol.The results demonstrated that this kind of compounds can be further studied and developed as promising antifungal and antibacterial agents.     

Novel quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives containing a 1,3,4-oxadiazole thioether moiety as potential bactericides and fungicides: Design,synthesis, characterization and 3D-QSAR analysis

A series of quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives containing a 1,3,4-oxadiazole thioether moiety were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their biological activities against phytopathogenic microorganisms. Antimicrobial bioassays in vitro indicated that most of the target compounds exhibited more significant antibacterial activities against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) than the agricultural bactericide thiadiazole-copper. A comparative molecular similarity index analysis (CoMSIA) model with cross-validated q² and non-cross-validated r² values of 0.561 and 0.882 was generated to investigate the structure-activity relationships of title compounds against Xoo. Title compound 6w, which was rationally designed under the guidance of obtained CoMSIA model, exhibited the excellent anti-Xoo effect in vitro with an EC₅₀ value of 29.10 μg/mL, which is approximately 3-folds more effective than thiadiazole-copper (113.93 μg/mL). In addition, compound 6i demonstrated the impressive antifungal effects against Rhizoctonia solani (Rs) and Fusarium graminearum (Fg) in vitro, with the corresponding EC₅₀ values of 11.01 μg/mL and 36.00 μg/mL, which is obviously better than the agricultural fungicide hymexazol (76.74 μg/mL and 56.19 μg/mL, respectively). The above researches indicate that quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives containing a 1,3,4-oxadiazole thioether moiety could be further studied as template molecules of novel agricultural microbicides.     

Design,Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of Novel Thioureas Containing 1,3,4-Thiadiazole and Thioether Skeleton

To find new lead compounds with high antifungal activity, a series of new thiourea derivatives containing 1,3,4-thiadiazole and thioether skeleton was designed via linking the active sub-structures. The target compounds were prepared via three steps from the commercially available thiosemicarbazide. Their structures were characterized by means of HRMS, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and IR spectroscopy. The preliminary results indicate that the title compounds show various antifungal activity against the tested fungi. Compounds 4c, 4g, 4h, 4k, 4n, 4o, 4p, 4q and 4r display excellent antifungal activities against one or more tested fungi with inhibitory efficiencies of 90%-100% at 200 μg/mL. Especially, compound 4o shows the best inhibitory effect against Curvularia lunata, Cotton Fusarium Wilt, P. P. var nicotianae and Fusarium spp. with the EC₅₀ values of 28.12, 30.41, 15.2 and 6.22 μg/mL, respectively, which are even superior to those of triadimefon(98.73, 96.58, 105.37 and 102.18 μg/mL). The preliminary structure-activity relationship indicates that allyl and aromatic groups are favorable to their antifungal activities.     

Synthesis and biological activities of novel 2-amino-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid derivatives

A series of novel 2-amino-1, 3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid derivatives were designed and synthesized. Their structures were confirmed by melting points, IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and HRMS or elemental analysis. Biological activities of all title compounds including fungicidal activity and antivirus activity were evaluated systematically. Preliminary bioassays indicated that these compounds exhibited good fungicidal activity at 50 μg/mL, compounds 4b and 4i exhibited over 50% activity against six fungi tested. Most compounds showed good activity against TMV with different models in vivo at 100 μg/mL. Compounds 4c and 4e stood out with high effects against TMV in vivo in all models tested, including protective, inactivative, curative, and inductive activities. These data demonstrate a new strategy for fungi and virus control.     

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Saccharin Derivatives Containing 1,2,3-Triazole Moiety

A series of novel saccharin derivatives containing 1,2,3-triazole moiety was synthesized in satisfactory yields. The structures of all the compounds were elucidated and confirmed by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectroscopy, ¹H and ¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance(¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR) spectroscopy, and high resolution mass spectrometry(HRMS). The bioassays indicated that most of the title compounds displayed some extent herbicidal activities at 100 μg/mL.     

Synthesis and biological activities of some fluorine-and piperazine-containing 1,2,4-triazole thione derivatives

A series of fluorine-and piperazine-containing 1,2,4-triazole thione derivatives were synthesized by the Mannich reaction of triazole intermediates with various substituted piperazines and formaldehyde in high yields. Structures of title compounds were confirmed by melting points, IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and elemental analysis. The preliminary bioassays for 17 novel title compounds showed that several compounds have significant fungicidal activity against Cercospora arachidicola, Physalospora piricola and Rhizoctonia cerealis at 50μg/mL.     

Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-methyl-1,2,3- thiadiazole-5-carboxaldehyde benzoyl hydrazone derivatives

To find new lead compounds with high biological activity,a series of novel 4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-carboxaldehyde benzoyl hydrazone derivatives were designed and synthesized.Their structures were confirmed by ~1H NMR,~(13)C NMR,IR spectrum and elemental analysis.Preliminary bioassay indicated that the title compounds exhibited moderate to strong fungicidal activity against six fungi in vitro at50 μg/mL.Moreover,some of the title compounds exhibited good curative activity against TMV in vivo at500 μg/mL.The structure-activity relationship analysis of compounds against Valsa mali showed that compounds containing halogen at the para position on phenyl exhibited the best activity.Especially compound 8k showed broad spectrum fungicidal activities against Valsa mali,Botrytis cinerea,Pythium aphamdermatum,Rhizoctonia solani,Fusarium moniliforme and Altemaria solani with the EC_(50) values of8.20,24.42,15.80,40.53,41.48,and 34.16 μg/mL,respectively.     

Novel 1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione derivatives containing a hydrazide moiety: Design,synthesis and bioactive evaluation against phytopathogenic fungi in vitro and in vivo

A series of novel 1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione derivatives bearing a hydrazide moiety were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their biological activities against phytopathogenic fungi. The antifungal bioassays indicated that the title compound 5b impressively displayed the obvious selectivity and specificity aganist Rhizoctonia solani (Rs) in vitro and in vivo. The above researches provide a significant reference for the further structural optimization of 1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione derivatives bearing a hydrazide moiety as potential fungicides.     

Synthesis and Antifungal Activities of Novel Strobilurin Derivatives Containing Quinolin-2(1H)-one Moiety

To discover novel lead compounds with better antifungal activities, a series of novel strobilurin derivatives containing quinolin-2(1H)-one moiety was designed and synthesized via intermediate derivatization method. Their structures were characterized by means of ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance(¹H NMR), ¹³C NMR and high resolution mass spectrometry(HRMS). The biological assay results indicate that most target compounds exhibit good to excellent fungicidal activities against 10 plant pathogens. Compounds 4d, 5b and 5c possess 94.1%, 83.8% and 80.9% in vitro inhibition respectively against Rhizotonia cereals at the concentration of 50 μg/mL, which are better than that of the control agents. Especially, the inhibition activities of compound 4d against all of the tested fungi approach or exceed those of the controls. The structure-activity relationship was also discussed.     

含6-氟喹唑啉片段的新型1,3,4-噁(噻)二唑类衍生物的合成及抗菌活性研究

为寻找高效农用抗菌先导化合物,通过活性亚结构拼接法设计合成了50个含6-氟喹唑啉片段的新型1,3,4-噁(噻)二唑类衍生物6 a?6 y和8a?8y,其结构经¹H NMR、¹³C NMR和HRMS手段进行了表征,且化合物6i和8x的结构最终由X射线单晶衍射法加以确认.初步抗菌测试表明,部分化合物表现出较好的体外抗真菌活性.在50μg/m L浓度下,化合物6b、6d、6t、6v和6x对小麦赤霉病菌的抑制率分别为58%、58%、55%、63%和60%,化合物6 v和8v对苹果腐烂病菌的抑制率分别为71%和64%,化合物6 v对油菜炭疽病菌的抑制率为72%,它们均优于对照药剂噁霉灵(分别为51%、61%和70%).此外,部分化合物在100μg/m L浓度下也表现出一定的体外抗细菌活性.     

Synthesis and Biological Activities of Novel 1,2,4-Triazole Derivatives Containing 1,2,3-Thiadiazole Ring

A series of novel 1,2,4-triazole derivatives containing 1,2,3-thiadiazole ring was designed and synthesized. Their structures were confirmed by IR, 1^H NMR, high resolution mass spectrometer（HRMS） and electrospray ionization-mass spectromcter（ESI-MS） combined with melting points and elemental analysis. Preliminary bioassays indi- cate that these compounds exhibit good insecticidal activity against Aphis laburni at 100 μg/mL, especially compound 6b shows mortality of no less than 95%. Most of the compounds show good activities against tobacco mosaic virus（TMV） with different modes in vivo at 100 μg/mL. Compound 6d standed out, showing a good insecticidal activity and very high induction effects against TMV in vivo. Collectively, our data demonstrate a new strategy for insect and virus control.     

Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel pyrazole carboxamide with diarylamine-modified scaffold as potent antifungal agents

Twenty-seven novel pyrazole carboxamides with diarylamine-modified scaffold were designed, synthesized and characterized in detail via ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR and ESI-HRMS. Preliminary bioassays showed that some of the target compounds exhibited good antifungal activity against Rhizoctonia solani, Rhizoctonia cerealis and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Among them, compound 9c-7 exhibited the highest antifungal activities against R. solani, R. cerealis and S. sclerotiorum in vitro with IC₅₀ values of 0.013, 1.608 and 1.874 μg/mL, respectively. Notably, compound 9c-7 still presented the highest fungicidal activities against R. solani in vivo with an IC₅₀ value of 22.21 μg/mL. Molecular docking simulation results reveal that compound 9c-7 binds well to the hydrophobic pockets of the receptor protein succinate dehydrogenase. This study suggests that compound 9c-7 could act as a potential fungicide to be used for further optimization.     

Synthesis and biological activities of(E)-β-farnesene analogues containing 1,2,3-thiadiazole

In order to discover novel compounds with high-activity to control aphid,a series of novel(E)-β-farnesene analogues containing 1,2,3-thiadiazole were designed and synthesized,and their structures were confirmed by IR,~1H NMR,~(13)C NMR,and HRMS(ESI).The stability of representative compounds was studied by HPLC and ~1H NMR techniques.Repellent activity results indicated that compounds 8h and 8j displayed 60.3%and 62.0%repellent rates,respectively.The aphicidal bioassay results showed that most analogues exhibited considerable aphicidal activity against Myzus persicae.Especially,analogues 81,8s and 8t exhibited high activity with LC_(50) values of 33.4 μg/mL,50.2 μg/mL and 61.8 μg/mL,respectively,which were higher than the lead compound(E)-β-farnesene,but lower than commercial insecticide pymetrozine with a LC_(50) of 7.1 μg/mL     

新型含哌嗪1,3,4-噻二唑酰胺衍生物的合成及其生物活性

以氨基硫脲和二硫化碳为起始原料,合成了15个新型的1,3,4-噻二唑衍生物(6a~6o),其结构经¹H NMR,¹³C NMR,IR,ESI-MS和元素分析表征。生物活性测试结果表明：大部分化合物对水稻白叶枯细菌有良好的抑制活性,其中,N-［5-(2,4-二氯苄基)硫醚］-1,3,4-噻二唑-2-(2-N-甲基哌嗪)-乙酰胺(6b)和N-［5-(4-三氟甲氧基苄基)硫醚］-1,3,4-噻二唑-2-(2-N-甲基哌嗪)-乙酰胺(6e)的EC₅₀分别为17.5 μg·mL^-1和19.8 μg·mL^-1; N-[5-(3-甲基苄基)硫醚)-1,3,4-噻二唑-2-(2-哌嗪)-乙酰胺(6k)在浓度为500 μg·mL^-1时,对烟草花叶病毒有一定的抑制活性。     

含1,3,4-噁二唑结构的新型吡唑肟醚类衍生物的合成及杀虫活性

为了寻找具有较好生物活性的吡唑肟醚类衍生物,基于唑螨酯的结构,在吡唑环的4-位引入1,3,4-噁二唑结构,设计合成了15个结构新颖的吡唑肟醚类化合物,它们的结构通过1H NMR、13C NMR、元素分析等手段得到表征.生测研究表明,部分目标化合物在500和100μg/mL浓度下对粘虫(Oriental armyworm)或蚜虫(Aphis medicaginis)都有较好的杀虫效果,其中10a, 10e, 10f和10j在100μg/mL时对粘虫有100%的杀死率, 10g, 10j和10l在100μg/mL时对蚜虫有100%的杀虫活性.另外, 10l在500μg/mL浓度下对朱砂叶螨(Tetranychus cinnabarinus)也具有100%的杀灭效果.     

Syntheses and Insecticidal Activity of Spirocyclic Tetronic Acid Derivatives Containing Oxime Ether Moiety

In order to develop novel spirocyclic tetronic acid lead compounds, a series of new spirocyclic tetronic acid derivatives containing oxime ether moiety was synthesized and bioassayed. The structures of 16 target compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR spectra, ¹³C NMR spectra and high-resolution mass spectrometer(HRMS). Preliminary bioassays indicated that most of the title compounds displayed excellent insecticidal activity against Aphis fabae and Nilaparvata lugens at 100 mg/L. In particular, compound 6k showed the similar activity(LC₅₀=6.87 mg/L) against A. fabae as the spirotetramat(LC₅₀=4.56 mg/L) and had better effects(LC₅₀=1.64 mg/L) against N. lugens in comparison with spirotetramat(LC₅₀=7.90 mg/L). The study showed that compound 6k exhibited more promising and broad-spectrum insecticide activity and may serve as a new insecticidal agent for sucking pests.     

含喹唑啉硫醚的杨梅素衍生物的设计、合成及生物活性研究

以杨梅苷为原料,通过活性拼接,设计并合成一系列含喹唑啉硫醚的杨梅素衍生物,其结构通过1H NMR、13C NMR、19F NMR和HRMS进行确证.生物活性测试结果表明,该类化合物对水稻白叶枯病菌(X.Oryzae)、柑橘溃疡病菌(X. Citri)和烟草青枯病菌(R. Solanacearum)表现出一定的抑制活性.其中, 5,7-二甲氧基-3-(3-((6-溴喹唑啉-4-基)硫基)丙氧基)-2-(3,4,5-三甲氧基苯基)-4H-色烯-4-酮(A15)对水稻白叶枯病菌的EC50值为13.9μg/mL,优于对照药叶枯唑(88.9μg/mL)和噻菌铜(68.1μg/mL);5,7-二甲氧基-3-(4-((6-氯喹唑啉-4-基)硫基)丁氧基)-2-(3,4,5-三甲氧基苯基)-4H-色烯-4-酮(A3)、5,7-二甲氧基-3-(3-((6-氯喹唑啉-4-基)硫基)丙氧基)-2-(3,4,5-三甲氧基苯基)-4H-色烯-4-酮(A14)、5,7-二甲氧基-3-(3-((6-溴喹唑啉-4-基)硫基)丙氧基)-2-(3,4,5-三甲氧基苯基)-4H-色烯-4-酮(A15)和5,7-二甲氧基-3-(3-((6-氟喹唑啉-4-基)硫基)丙氧基)-2-(3,4,5-三甲氧基苯基)-4H-色烯-4-酮(A16)对烟草青枯病菌的EC50值分别为1.1,14.0,11.9和7.5μg/mL,优于对照药叶枯唑(38.5μg/mL)和噻菌铜(184.8μg/mL).活体实验结果表明,化合物A15对水稻白叶枯病菌的具有良好治疗活性和保护活性.通过扫描电镜成像初步探讨了目标化合物A3对烟草青枯病菌和A15对水稻白叶枯病菌的抑菌作用机制.     

Synthesis and antitumor activity of some new pyrazolo[1,5-a] pyrimidines

New series of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives 7a-i, 11a-c and Schiff bases 13a-c were synthesized and screened for their in vitro antitumor activity against three human carcinoma cell lines, namely colorectal carcinoma (HCT116), prostate adenocarcinoma (PC-3) and liver carcinoma (HepG-2) using MTT cytotoxicity assay at 100 μg/mL. Some of the tested compounds displayed good anticancer activities against HCT-116 and PC-3 cells. Whereas, compounds 7d and 11a showed better antitumor activity than the rest of the compounds against both cell lines. A structure-activity relationship (SAR) has been discussed and structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by different spectral data (MS, IR, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR) and elemental analysis.     

Synthesis and antifungal activity of novel sulfone derivatives containing 1,3,4-oxadiazole moieties

A series of new sulfone compounds containing 1,3,4-oxadiazole moieties were synthesized. The structures of these compounds were confirmed by spectroscopic data (IR, 1H- and 13C-NMR) and elemental analyses. Antifungal tests indicated that all the title compounds exhibited good antifungal activities against eight kinds of plant pathogenic fungi, and some showed superiority over the commercial fungicide hymexazol. Among them, compounds 5d, 5e, 5f, and 5i showed prominent activity against B. cinerea, with determined EC?? values of 5.21 μg/mL, 8.25 μg/mL, 8.03 μg/mL, and 21.00 μg/mL, respectively. The present work demonstrates that sulfone derivatives such as 5d containing a 1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety can be used as possible lead compounds for the development of potential agrochemicals.     

Study of the synthesis,antiviral bioactivity and interaction mechanisms of novel chalcone derivatives that contain the 1,1-dichloropropene moiety

A series of novel chalcone derivatives that contain the 1,1-dichloropropene moiety was designed and synthesized. Bioactivity assays showed that most of the target compounds exhibited moderate to good antiviral activity against tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) at 500 μg/mL. Among the target compounds, compound 7h showed the highest in vivo inactivation activity against TMV with the EC₅₀ and EC₉₀ value of 45.6 and 327.5 μg/mL, respectively, which was similar to that of Ningnanmycin (46.9 and 329.4 μg/mL) and superior to that of Ribavirin (145.1 and 793.1 μg/mL). Meanwhile, the microscale thermophoresis and fluorescence spectroscopy experiments showed that the compound 7h had a strong interaction with the tobacco mosaic virus coat protein.