Synthesis of substituted N'-(3-oxo-1,3-diphenylpropyl)isonicotinohydrazide and evaluation of their antimicrobial activities
摘要
Chalcones are versatile intermediates widely used in synthesizing heterocyclic compounds due to their diverse pharmacological potential. ß-amino ketones, derived from chalcones, are valuable in medicinal chemistry as intermediates for bioactive molecules. This study focuses on the synthesis of substituted N'-(3-oxo-1,3-diphenylpropyl)isonicotinohydrazides via an Aza-Michael reaction, using substituted chalcones and isoniazid.
ResultsThe synthesized compounds were characterized by spectral data (UV–visible, FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and elemental analysis). Antimicrobial activities were evaluated against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungal strains using the standard disk diffusion method. Specifically, compound 5a exhibited a 32 mm zone of inhibition against Panysallium notatum and a 15 mm zone of inhibition against Trichoderma harzianum, which were superior to the standard commercial antifungal agent miconazole (15 mm and 10 mm, respectively).
ConclusionThe study successfully synthesized and characterized ß-amino ketones derived from substituted chalcones and isoniazid. Among the synthesized compounds, 5a displayed remarkable antifungal activity, compared with the standard antifungal agent, miconazole. This highlights its potential as a lead compound for developing new antifungal agents.