Synthesis, X-ray diffraction study and pharmacological evaluation of 3-amino-4-methylthiophene-2-acylcarbohydrazones

An Acad Bras Cienc. 2018;90(1 Suppl 2):1073-1088. doi: 10.1590/0001-3765201820170796.

Abstract

N-acylhydrazone is an interesting privileged structure that has been used in the molecular design of a myriad of bioactive compounds. In order to identify new antinociceptive drug candidates, we described herein the design, synthesis, X-ray diffraction study and the pharmacological evaluation of a series of 3-amino-4-methylthiophene-2-acylcarbohydrazone derivatives (8a-t). Compounds were prepared in good overall yields through divergent synthesis from a common key intermediate and were characterized by classical spectroscopy methods. X-ray diffraction study was employed for unequivocal determination of the imine double bond stereochemistry. 8a-t were evaluated in vivo through oral administration using the classical writhing test in mice. N-acylhydrazone derivatives 8j and 8l displayed relative potency similar to dipyrone, highlighting them as promising analgesic lead-candidates for further investigation.

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / chemical synthesis*
  • Analgesics / pharmacology
  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
  • Drug Design
  • Hydrazones / chemical synthesis*
  • Hydrazones / pharmacology
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Mice
  • X-Ray Diffraction
  • p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases / antagonists & inhibitors*

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Hydrazones
  • p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases