Negar M. Javadi, J. Azizian
Dec 1, 2016
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Journal of Chemical Research
Abstract
A series of new 6-(4-carboxy-3-methyl-2-phenylquinolin-6-ylsulfonyl)-3-methyl-2-phenylquinoline-4-carboxylic acids were synthesised by a one-pot reaction of dapsone, α-ketobutyric acid, and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of CuBr2 as a catalyst. Operational simplicity, mild reaction conditions, and eco-friendly procedure make this novel protocol a promising alternative for the preparation of quinoline-4-caboxylic acid derivatives. The structures of the products were established by elemental analyses and spectroscopic data. The biological activity of the new sulfone dimers was evaluated as having the potential for use as anticancer agents.