Cp*Co(III) catalyzed annulation of <i>N</i>-Cbz hydrazones for the redox-neutral synthesis of isoquinolines via C–H/N–N bond activation

A new cascade oxidative cyclization reaction of N-Cbz hydrazones with internal alkynes has been explored for the preparation of isoquinoline derivatives using Cp*CoIII-catalyst through C–H and N–N bond functionalization. N-Cbz hydrazones are rarely explored as directing group for redox-neutral [4 + 2] cyclization reaction through the cyclometallation and this catalyst system does not require any external oxidizing agent, as well as, silver or antimony salt. The current efficient approach has been utilized for the synthesis of different isoquinoline derivatives with good regioselectivity and yields.</p

[Et₃NH][HSO₄]-Catalyzed One-Pot Solvent Free Syntheses of Functionalized [1,6]-Naphthyridines and Biological Evaluation

We have developed a convenient one-pot multicomponent synthesis of highly functionalized [1,6]-naphthyridines under solvent free condition using [Et3NH][HSO4] in excellent yield. This protocol offers several advantages, including short reaction time, simple experimental workup procedure and no toxic byproducts, avoids the use of toxic organic solvents and anhydrous conditions. Further. we have screened the synthesized naphthyridines for in vitro antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activity. Furthermore, a molecular docking study of these compounds was carried out to investigate their binding pattern with the target, β-Ketoacyl-acyl carrier protein synthase III (FabH). Finally, the ADME parameters for these compounds showed good drug like properties and can be developed as oral drug candidates.</p