Solid-phase synthesis and spectral properties of 2-alkylthio-6H-pyrano[2,3-f]benzimidazole-6-ones: a combinatorial approach for 2-alkylthioimidazocoumarins

J Comb Chem. 2004 Jul-Aug;6(4):604-10. doi: 10.1021/cc049955u.

Abstract

The solid-phase synthesis of 2-alkylthio-6H-pyrano[2,3-f]benzimidazole-6-ones (2-alkylthioimidazocoumarins) is described. 7-Fluoro-4-methyl-6-nitro-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxylic acid was coupled to Rink amide resin via its carboxyl group. The resin-bound scaffold then underwent aromatic nucleophilic substitution with primary amines, followed by reduction of the nitro group with tin (II) chloride. Subsequent cyclization of the o-dianilino intermediates with thiocarbonyldiimidazole (TCD) afforded resin-bound 1,3-dihydro-2-thioxo-6H-pyrano[2,3-f]benzimidazole-6-ones, which were then S-alkylated with alkyl halides in the presence of N,N-diisopropylethylamine (DIEA). The desired products were obtained in good yield with high purity after trifluoroacetic acid cleavage. The unique spectral properties of 2-alkylthioimidazocoumarins indicate that they may be useful in photodynamic therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Benzimidazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzimidazoles / chemistry*
  • Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques*
  • Coumarins / chemical synthesis*
  • Coumarins / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Benzimidazoles
  • Coumarins
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • coumarin
  • benzimidazole