R. Pellicciari, M. Fioretti, P. Cogolli
Apr 14, 1981
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Arzneimittel-Forschung
Abstract
The methods of synthesis and antiviral evaluation of 2-(1-adamantyl)imidazole (2a), N-methyl-2-(1-adamantyl)imidazole (2b) and 2-(1-adamantyl)benzimidazole (3a) are reported. These compounds are prepared by the selective homolytic substitution reaction by the adamantyl radical (Ad.) on the C-2 carbon atom of the heterocycles. Ad. radicals were generated by oxidative decarboxylation of 1-adamantyl carboxylic acid. Antiviral activities compounds 2a, 2b and 3a were tested in chick embryos against A-2 Victoria virus. Compounds 2a and 2b showed significant antiviral activity, whereas compound 3a was found inactive.