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Sulfur-Nitrogen Heteroaromatics

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 April 2016) | Viewed by 50964

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Department of Pharmacy, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, 6 Diogenis Str., Engomi, P.O. Box 22006, Nicosia 1516, Cyprus
Department of Chemistry, University of Cyprus, P. O. Box 20537, Nicosia 1678, Cyprus
Interests: heterocyclic chemistry; sulfur-nitrogen heterocycles; synthetic methods; azaacenes; zwitterionic acenes; stable organic radicals; biologically active heterocycles; isothiazoles; 1,2,3-dithiazoles; 1,2,6-thiadiazines; 1,2,4-benzotriazines
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Dear Colleagues,

Sulfur-nitrogen heteroarenes or hetarenes are cyclic compounds that obey Hückel’s 4n+2 π electron rule for aromaticity and contain, as ring members, at least one sulfur and one nitrogen atom. Hetarenes containing two or more heteroatoms are, in general, less well studied than the monoheteroatom systems (e.g., pyrrole, furan, thiophene, and pyridine). Nevertheless, they are steadily attracting more interest in biological and material sectors. Sulfur-nitrogen hetarenes are a particularly interesting category of mixed heteroatom hetarenes owing to the distinctly different physical properties of sulfur and nitrogen. Not surprisingly, many sulfur-nitrogen hetarene derivates are considered privileged structures by medicinal chemists. Thiazoles or isothiazoles now appear in top selling pharmaceuticals such as Dasatinib (anticancer), Ritonavir (HIV), Ziprasidone (antipsychotic), while 1,2,5-thiadiazole appears in Timolol (non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist) and its benzo- and pyrido-fused analogues are useful in various organic electronic applications. This Special Issue encourages authors to report new developments in all aspects of sulfur-nitrogen heteroaromatic chemistry.

Dr. Panayiotis A. Koutentis
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Keywords

  • heterocycle
  • heteroaromatic
  • hetarene
  • Sulfur-Nitrogen
  • thiazole
  • isothiazole
  • thiadiazole
  • thiatriazole
  • thiazine
  • thiadiazine
  • thiatriazine
  • ring synthesis
  • ring transformations
  • aromaticity
  • spectroscopy
  • medicinal chemistry
  • polymer chemistry
  • materials chemistry

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Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Studies of N-(Benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-chlorobenzenesulphonamide and Its Neodymium(III) and Thallium(III) Complexes
by Lawrence Nnamdi Obasi, Uchechukwu Susan Oruma, Ibrahim Abdulrazak Al-Swaidan, Ponnadurai Ramasami, Chigozie Julius Ezeorah and Alfred Ezinna Ochonogor
Molecules 2017, 22(2), 153; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules22020153 - 22 Feb 2017
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N-(Benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-chlorobenzenesulphonamide (NBTCS) was synthesized by condensation reaction of 4-chlorobenzenesulphonyl chloride and 2-aminobenzothiazole in acetone under reflux. Neodymium(III) and thallium(III) complexes of the ligand were also synthesized. Both ligand and metal complexes were characterized using UV-Vis, IR, 1H- and 13C-NMR spectroscopies, [...] Read more.
N-(Benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-chlorobenzenesulphonamide (NBTCS) was synthesized by condensation reaction of 4-chlorobenzenesulphonyl chloride and 2-aminobenzothiazole in acetone under reflux. Neodymium(III) and thallium(III) complexes of the ligand were also synthesized. Both ligand and metal complexes were characterized using UV-Vis, IR, 1H- and 13C-NMR spectroscopies, elemental analysis and molar conductance measurement. IR studies revealed that the ligand is tridentate and coordinates to the metal ions through nitrogen and oxygen atoms of the sulphonamide group and nitrogen atom attached to benzothiazole ring. The neodymium(III) complex displays a coordination number of eight while thallium(III) complex displays a coordination number of six. The ligand and its complexes were screened in vitro for their antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli strains (E. coli 6 and E. coli 13), Proteus species, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa using the agar well diffusion technique. The synthesized compounds were found to be more active against the microorganisms screened relative to ciprofloxacin, gentamicin and co-trimoxazole. Full article
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New Route Synthesis of Thiadiazoles, Bisthiadiazoles, Thiadiazolotriazines, and Pyrazolothiadiazoles Based on Hydrazonoyl Halides and Dihydrazinylthiadiazole
by Abdelwahed R. Sayed and Shar Saad Al-Shihry
Molecules 2017, 22(2), 336; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules22020336 - 21 Feb 2017
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Synthesis and characterization of new thiadiazoles, bisthiadiazoles from the reaction of mono- and di-hydrazonoyl halides with various hydrazinecarbodithioate derivatives were studied. Treatment of hydrazonoyl halides with 2,5-dihydrazinyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole afforded new bistriazines containing thiadiazole; we also examined the reaction of 2,5-dihydrazinyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole with active methylene compounds [...] Read more.
Synthesis and characterization of new thiadiazoles, bisthiadiazoles from the reaction of mono- and di-hydrazonoyl halides with various hydrazinecarbodithioate derivatives were studied. Treatment of hydrazonoyl halides with 2,5-dihydrazinyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole afforded new bistriazines containing thiadiazole; we also examined the reaction of 2,5-dihydrazinyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole with active methylene compounds to afford new pyrazoles containing thiadiazole compounds. The new synthesized compounds were identified by elemental analysis and various spectral data (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance). Full article
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An Efficient Synthesis of Novel Bioactive Thiazolyl-Phthalazinediones under Ultrasound Irradiation
by Fatma S. Elsharabasy, Sobhi M. Gomha, Thoraya A. Farghaly and Heba S. A. Elzahabi
Molecules 2017, 22(2), 319; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules22020319 - 18 Feb 2017
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Novel 2-thiazolylphthalazine derivatives were efficiently synthesized under ultrasound irradiation, resulting in high yields and short reaction times after optimization of the reaction conditions. All prepared compounds were fully characterized using spectroscopic methods. They were screened for their antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative [...] Read more.
Novel 2-thiazolylphthalazine derivatives were efficiently synthesized under ultrasound irradiation, resulting in high yields and short reaction times after optimization of the reaction conditions. All prepared compounds were fully characterized using spectroscopic methods. They were screened for their antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as for antifungal activity. The antimicrobial activity profile of the tested compounds showed some promising results. The potent activity of compounds 4d, 7b (117% zone inhibition) and 7c (105% zone inhibition) against Salmonella sp., exceeding that of the reference drug Gentamycin is particularly noteworthy. In general, the newly synthesized thiazolylphthalazine derivatives showed higher antimicrobial activity against the tested Gram-negative bacteria than against Gram-positive bacteria and fungi. Full article
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Synthesis and Antibacterial Evaluation of New Sulfone Derivatives Containing 2-Aroxymethyl-1,3,4-Oxadiazole/Thiadiazole Moiety
by Shihu Su, Xia Zhou, Guoping Liao, Puying Qi and Linhong Jin
Molecules 2017, 22(1), 64; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules22010064 - 31 Dec 2016
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Sulfones are one of the most important classes of agricultural fungicides. To discover new lead compounds with high antibacterial activity, a series of new sulfone derivatives were designed and synthesized by introducing the aroxymethyl moiety into the scaffold of 1,3,4-oxadiazole/thiadiazole sulfones. Antibacterial activities [...] Read more.
Sulfones are one of the most important classes of agricultural fungicides. To discover new lead compounds with high antibacterial activity, a series of new sulfone derivatives were designed and synthesized by introducing the aroxymethyl moiety into the scaffold of 1,3,4-oxadiazole/thiadiazole sulfones. Antibacterial activities against three phytopathogens (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae, Ralstonia solanacearum, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri.) were assayed in vitro. As compared to the control of commercial fungicides and some reported sulfone fungicides, seven compounds 5I-15I-7 exerted remarkably higher activities with EC50 values ranging from 0.45–1.86 μg/mL against X. oryzae and 1.97–20.15 μg/mL against R. solanacearum. Exhilaratingly, 5I-1, 5I-2 and 5I-4 displayed significant in vivo activity against X. oryzae with protective effect of 90.4%, 77.7%, and 81.1% at 200 μg/mL, respectively, much higher than that exhibited by Bismerthiazol (25.6%) and Thiadiazole-copper (32.0%). And the differential phytotoxicity of active derivatives was preliminarily checked. The results demonstrated that derivative of 2-aroxymethyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole/thiadiazole sulfone can serve as potential alternative bactericides for the management of plant bacterial diseases. Full article
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New Thiazolyl-triazole Schiff Bases: Synthesis and Evaluation of the Anti-Candida Potential
by Anca Stana, Alexandra Enache, Dan Cristian Vodnar, Cristina Nastasă, Daniela Benedec, Ioana Ionuț, Cezar Login, Gabriel Marc, Ovidiu Oniga and Brîndușa Tiperciuc
Molecules 2016, 21(11), 1595; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules21111595 - 22 Nov 2016
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In the context of the dangerous phenomenon of fungal resistance to the available therapies, we present here the chemical synthesis of a new series of thiazolyl-triazole Schiff bases B1B15, which were in vitro assessed for their anti-Candida potential. Compound [...] Read more.
In the context of the dangerous phenomenon of fungal resistance to the available therapies, we present here the chemical synthesis of a new series of thiazolyl-triazole Schiff bases B1B15, which were in vitro assessed for their anti-Candida potential. Compound B10 was found to be more potent against Candida spp. when compared with the reference drugs Fluconazole and Ketoconazole. A docking study of the newly synthesized Schiff bases was performed, and results showed good binding affinity in the active site of co-crystallized Itraconazole-lanosterol 14α-demethylase isolated from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. An in silico ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, toxicity) study was done in order to predict some pharmacokinetic and pharmacotoxicological properties. The Schiff bases showed good drug-like properties. The results of in vitro anti-Candida activity, a docking study and ADMET prediction revealed that the newly synthesized compounds have potential anti-Candida activity and evidenced the most active derivative, B10, which can be further optimized as a lead compound. Full article
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One Pot Single Step Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Some Novel Bis(1,3,4-thiadiazole) Derivatives as Potential Cytotoxic Agents
by Sobhi M. Gomha, Nabila A. Kheder, Abdou O. Abdelhamid and Yahia N. Mabkhot
Molecules 2016, 21(11), 1532; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules21111532 - 15 Nov 2016
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A novel series of bis(1,3,4-thiadiazole) derivatives were synthesized in one step methodology with good yields by condensation reaction between bis-hydrazonoyl chloride 1 and various reagents. The structures of the prepared compounds were confirmed by spectral data (IR, NMR, and MS), and [...] Read more.
A novel series of bis(1,3,4-thiadiazole) derivatives were synthesized in one step methodology with good yields by condensation reaction between bis-hydrazonoyl chloride 1 and various reagents. The structures of the prepared compounds were confirmed by spectral data (IR, NMR, and MS), and elemental analysis. The anticancer activity against human breast carcinoma (MCF-7) cancer cell lines was evaluated in MTT assay. The results revealed that the bis-thiadiazole derivatives 5c,d, 7b,c and 9c had higher antitumor activity than the standard drug Imatinib. Full article
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Synthesis and Evaluation of New 1,3,4-Thiadiazole Derivatives as Antinociceptive Agents
by Mehlika Dilek Altıntop, Özgür Devrim Can, Ümide Demir Özkay and Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı
Molecules 2016, 21(8), 1004; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules21081004 - 01 Aug 2016
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In the current work, new 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives were synthesized and investigated for their antinociceptive effects on nociceptive pathways of nervous system. The effects of these compounds against mechanical, thermal and chemical stimuli were evaluated by tail-clip, hot-plate and acetic acid-induced writhing tests, respectively. [...] Read more.
In the current work, new 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives were synthesized and investigated for their antinociceptive effects on nociceptive pathways of nervous system. The effects of these compounds against mechanical, thermal and chemical stimuli were evaluated by tail-clip, hot-plate and acetic acid-induced writhing tests, respectively. In addition, activity cage was performed to assess the locomotor activity of animals. The obtained data indicated that compounds 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3g and 3h increased the reaction times of mice both in the hot-plate and tail-clip tests, indicating the centrally mediated antinociceptive activity of these compounds. Additionally, the number of writhing behavior was significantly decreased by the administration of compounds 3a, 3c, 3e and 3f, which pointed out the peripherally mediated antinociceptive activity induced by these four compounds. According to the activity cage tests, compounds 3a, 3c and 3f significantly decreased both horizontal and vertical locomotor activity of mice. Antinociceptive behavior of these three compounds may be non-specific and caused by possible sedative effect or motor impairments. Full article
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Fused 1,2,3-Dithiazoles: Convenient Synthesis, Structural Characterization, and Electrochemical Properties
by Lidia S. Konstantinova, Ilia V. Baranovsky, Irina G. Irtegova, Irina Y. Bagryanskaya, Leonid A. Shundrin, Andrey V. Zibarev and Oleg A. Rakitin
Molecules 2016, 21(5), 596; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules21050596 - 06 May 2016
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A new general protocol for synthesis of fused 1,2,3-dithiazoles by the reaction of cyclic oximes with S2Cl2 and pyridine in acetonitrile has been developed. The target 1,2,3-dithiazoles fused with various carbocycles, such as indene, naphthalenone, cyclohexadienone, cyclopentadiene, and benzoannulene, were [...] Read more.
A new general protocol for synthesis of fused 1,2,3-dithiazoles by the reaction of cyclic oximes with S2Cl2 and pyridine in acetonitrile has been developed. The target 1,2,3-dithiazoles fused with various carbocycles, such as indene, naphthalenone, cyclohexadienone, cyclopentadiene, and benzoannulene, were selectively obtained in low to high yields. In most cases, the hetero ring-closure was accompanied by chlorination of the carbocyclic moieties. With naphthalenone derivatives, a novel dithiazole rearrangement (15→13) featuring unexpected movement of the dithiazole ring from α- to β-position, with respect to keto group, was discovered. Molecular structure of 4-chloro-5H-naphtho[1,2-d][1,2,3]dithiazol-5-one 13 was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Electrochemical properties of 13 were studied by cyclic voltammetry and a complex behavior was observed, most likely including hydrodechlorination at a low potential. Full article
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Synthesis of Thiazolo[5,4-f]quinazolin-9(8H)-ones as Multi-Target Directed Ligands of Ser/Thr Kinases
by Damien Hédou, Julien Godeau, Nadège Loaëc, Laurent Meijer, Corinne Fruit and Thierry Besson
Molecules 2016, 21(5), 578; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules21050578 - 30 Apr 2016
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A library of thirty novel thiazolo[5,4-f]quinazolin-9(8H)-one derivatives belonging to four series designated as 12, 13, 14 and 15 was efficiently prepared, helped by microwave-assisted technology when required. The efficient multistep synthesis of methyl 6-amino-2-cyano- benzo[d]thiazole-7-carboxylate [...] Read more.
A library of thirty novel thiazolo[5,4-f]quinazolin-9(8H)-one derivatives belonging to four series designated as 12, 13, 14 and 15 was efficiently prepared, helped by microwave-assisted technology when required. The efficient multistep synthesis of methyl 6-amino-2-cyano- benzo[d]thiazole-7-carboxylate (1) has been reinvestigated and performed on a multigram scale. The inhibitory potency of the final products against five kinases involved in Alzheimer’s disease was evaluated. This study demonstrates that some molecules of the 12 and 13 series described in this paper are particularly promising for the development of new multi-target inhibitors of kinases. Full article
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