Synlett 2025; 36(03): 259-263
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1774865
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Ultrasound-Assisted, BF3·OEt2-Promoted, Multicomponent Synthesis of Chromene-Based Podophyllotoxin Analogues

Fernanda A. Santos
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The authors thank the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP, process 2018/00544-4), the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq, 313660/2020-4), and the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) for their scholarships and financial support.


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Abstract

A novel method was developed to synthesise chromene-lactone analogues of podophyllotoxin using an ultrasound-assisted multicomponent reaction (MCR). The MCR involved tetronic acid, phenols, and aromatic aldehydes and was promoted by BF3·OEt2, resulting in the production of ten derivatives with different substituents on the aromatic rings in yields ranging from 32% to 93%. These compounds are of interest due to their reported activity against tumour cells. Their ease of synthesis through the MCR may allow for more in-depth studies on anticancer activity, as well as investigations of other biological targets. The synthesised derivatives contain important pharmacophoric groups for potential applications in medicinal chemistry.

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Publication History

Received: 12 January 2024

Accepted after revision: 29 April 2024

Article published online:
16 May 2024

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