Synthesis and insecticidal activity of acridone derivatives to Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae and non-target aquatic species

Sci Rep. 2017 Jan 6:7:39753. doi: 10.1038/srep39753.

Abstract

A serious Mosquito borne yellow fever is one of the grave diseases which affect the major population. Since there is no specific treatment for yellow fever, there is a necessity to develop an effective agent. The series of acridinone analogues 3 to 5 were synthesized with help of non-conventional microwave heating and confirmed by respective spectral characterization. 5c and 3b showed highest activity to kill 90% of larvae against A. aegypti and C. quinquefasciatus, respectively. Also the active products were treated to check the mortality of non-target aquatic species. Through the reports of the larvicidal bioassay, compounds 3b against C. quinquefasciatus whereas 5c against A. aegypti were found to be more active. By keeping this as a platform, further extension of the work can be done to find out a valuable drug for controlling disease vectors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetic Acid / chemical synthesis
  • Acridones / chemical synthesis
  • Aedes*
  • Animals
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Culex*
  • Hot Temperature
  • Hydrazines / chemical synthesis
  • Insecticides
  • Larva
  • Metal Nanoparticles
  • Microwaves
  • Mosquito Control
  • Mosquito Vectors
  • Plant Extracts
  • Plant Leaves

Substances

  • Acridones
  • Hydrazines
  • Insecticides
  • Plant Extracts
  • hydrazine
  • acridone
  • Acetic Acid