Synthesis of 2-phenylnaphthalenes from styryl-2-methoxybenzenes
作者:Ramesh Mudududdla、Rohit Sharma、Sheenu Abbat、Prasad V. Bharatam、Ram A. Vishwakarma、Sandip B. Bharate
DOI:10.1039/c4cc05151c
日期:——
A new simple and efficient method for the synthesis of 2-phenylnaphthalenes from electron-rich 1-styryl-2-methoxybenzenes has been described. The reaction proceeds via TFA catalyzed C-C bond cleavage followed by intermolecular [4+2]-Diels-Alder cycloaddition of an in situ formed styrenyl trifluoroacetate intermediate. The quantum chemical calculations identified the transition state for the cycloaddition
Quinone reductase induction activity of methoxylated analogues of resveratrol
作者:W. Zhang、M.L. Go
DOI:10.1016/j.ejmech.2006.12.012
日期:2007.6
Agents that induce the activity of phase II enzymes play an important role in intervening with the carcinogenic process at the initiation stage. Resveratrol is well known for its chemopreventive activity against major stages of carcinogenesis. In this study, several methoxylated analogues of resveratrol were synthesized and evaluated for their ability to induce the activity of the phase H enzyme quinone reductase (QR). Methoxy groups serve to increase lipophilicity and improve metabolic stability. Compared to resveratrol, analogues with ortho-metboxy substituents were found to be more potent inducers of QR and to exert their activity in a qualitatively different manner. The greater induction activities associated with these stilbenoids serve as a useful starting point for the design of improved chemopreventive agents. (c) 2007 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.