A concise entry into nonsymmetrical alkyl polyamines

Org Lett. 2008 Oct 2;10(19):4199-202. doi: 10.1021/ol801612r. Epub 2008 Sep 3.

Abstract

The synthesis of nonsymmetrical polyamines (PAs) has, up to now, been problematic due to lengthy synthetic procedures, lack of regioselectivity, and very poor atom economy. An innovative synthetic protocol for nonsymmetrical PAs using a modified Ugi reaction ( N-split Ugi) which simplifies the synthesis of these tricky compounds is described. We believe that this new synthesis may open the door for the generation of new and pharmacologically active PAs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Biological Products / chemical synthesis
  • Biological Products / pharmacology
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Humans
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Polyamines / chemical synthesis*
  • Polyamines / pharmacology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Biological Products
  • Polyamines