B. P. Gladkikh, V. S. D’yachenko, Ya. P. Kuznetsov, E. A. Ivleva, Yu. N. Klimochkin, G. M. Butov
{"title":"Synthesis and Properties of 1,3-Disubstituted Ureas and Their Isosteric Analogs Containing Polycyclic Fragments. XXII. Synthesis and Properties of 1,1'-(Hexane-1,6-diyl)bis[3-(3-hydroxy/3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methyl/5,7-dimethyladamantan-1-yl)urea]","authors":"B. P. Gladkikh, V. S. D’yachenko, Ya. P. Kuznetsov, E. A. Ivleva, Yu. N. Klimochkin, G. M. Butov","doi":"10.1134/S1070428026602700","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070428026602700","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A series of 1,1'-(hexane-1,6-diyl)bis[3-(3-hydroxy/3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methyl/5,7-dimethyladamantan-1-yl)ureas] was synthesized as potential inhibitors of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH). The presence of a hydroxyl group in the diurea structure was found to increase the water solubility of the compounds, thereby enhancing their bioavailability. The melting points of the synthesized diureas also increased, which is likely attributable to the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computational Insights, Spectral Profiling, and Bioactivity Exploration of Hybrid Pyridine–Cinnamate Scaffolds","authors":"K. Patel, S. Thakur, K. Agrawal, S. Mittal","doi":"10.1134/S1070428025604777","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070428025604777","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The global rise in bacterial resistance to current antibiotics highlights the urgent demand for new, effective, and safer antibacterial agents. Accordingly, this work deals with the synthesis of new pyridine derivatives <b>6a</b>–<b>6j</b> bearing a cinnamate moiety and evaluates their antimicrobial activity. All prepared pyridine–cinnamate conjugates <b>6a</b>–<b>6j</b> were characterized by various spectroscopic methods, such as <sup>1</sup>H NMR, LC-MS, and IR spectroscopy. The title compounds were tested via an in vitro antimicrobial assay against Gram-positive (<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>, <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>) and Gram-negative bacteria (<i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>). Notably, compounds <b>6a</b> and <b>6b</b> showed the best inhibitory activity. Molecular docking studies were conducted to evaluate the binding affinities of pyridine derivatives <b>6a</b>–<b>6j</b> against target proteins from six clinically relevant bacterial species: <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (PDB ID: 3PBR), <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> (PDB ID: 7BN9), <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> (PDB ID: 5UJ4), <i>Escherichia coli</i> (PDB ID: 4BJP), <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp. (PDB ID: 7O4B), and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> (PDB ID: 5OIZ). Compound <b>6a</b> demonstrated consistently strong binding affinities across all target proteins, with values ranging from –6.9 to –8.1 kcal/mol. DFT calculations at the M06-2X/6-31+G(<i>d</i>,<i>p</i>) level provided key electronic parameters for the pyridine derivatives <b>6a</b>–<b>6j</b>, showing that the HOMO–LUMO gaps ranged from 5.24 to 6.56 eV. Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) profiles for the synthesized molecules were computed using SwissADME. Collectively, these findings demonstrate the promising antimicrobial potential of the synthesized derivatives, positioning them as valuable leads for further optimization and therapeutic exploration.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis of Polyfunctional Ligands Derived from 1,3-Bis(substituted phenyl)adamantanes","authors":"E. A. Ivleva, M. S. Zaborskaya, Yu. N. Klimochkin","doi":"10.1134/S1070428026602980","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070428026602980","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A series of 1,3-bis(substituted phenyl)adamantanes with hydroxyl and carboxyl functionalities on the phenyl rings were synthesized by reacting aromatic compounds with 1,3-adamantanediols in acidic media. The oxidation of methyl groups to carboxyls was carried out with KMnO<sub>4</sub> in aqueous pyridine. The synthesized compounds hold promise for the development of metal–organic coordination polymers and biologically active substances.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. V. Vazhenin, A. V. Vologzhanina, A. D. Volodin, P. V. Dorovatovsky, G. E. Lisnik, A. A. Golovanov
{"title":"Synthesis of Two-Ring Amines and Aziridines from Cyclohexanone Homocondensation Products","authors":"B. V. Vazhenin, A. V. Vologzhanina, A. D. Volodin, P. V. Dorovatovsky, G. E. Lisnik, A. A. Golovanov","doi":"10.1134/S1070428026602785","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070428026602785","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The direction of lithium aluminum hydride reduction of oximes, derived from two-ring products of cyclohexanone homocondensation, is determined by the position of the double bond in the oxime: [1,1'-bi(cyclohexane)]-1'-en-2-one oxime gives the corresponding primary amine, and [1,1'-bi(cyclohexylidene)]one oxime gives an aziridine derivative. The reaction pathways of [1,1'-bi(cyclohexane)]-1'-en-2-one oxime with methylmagnesium chloride have been established. Methods for the synthesis of bicyclic amines and aziridine derivatives from oximes have been developed.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity, and Molecular Docking Studies of 3-[(1-Phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy]adamantan-1-amine Derivatives","authors":"M. Nagu, B. Venkateswarlu","doi":"10.1134/S107042802560425X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S107042802560425X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A series of novel 1,2,3-triazole–adamantane hybrids were synthesized in 65–80% yields via copper(I)-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). The structures of the target compounds were comprehensively characterized using multinuclear NMR, IR, and mass spectrometry, alongside elemental analysis. Compounds <b>4e</b>, <b>4f</b>, and <b>4i</b> at a concentration of 100 μg/mL exhibited potent antibacterial activity against six distinct bacterial strains. Antifungal evaluation against four fungal strains revealed that compounds <b>4f</b> and <b>4i</b> possess robust broad-spectrum fungicidal efficacy, as evidenced by their high mean zone of inhibition values. Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxicity assays against MCF-7, PC-3, and HeLa human cancer cell lines demonstrated that derivatives <b>4b</b>, <b>4f</b>, <b>4i</b>, and <b>4k</b> markedly suppress cancer cell viability. In alignment with the experimental findings, molecular docking simulations indicated that compound <b>4f</b> consistently possesses the highest binding affinities against four key oncological protein targets: DHFR (–9.3 kcal/mol), enoyl reductase (–10.0 kcal/mol), Topo IIα (–9.2 kcal/mol), and ERα (–10.1 kcal/mol). Structural analysis of the docking poses revealed that <b>4f</b> establishes a network of critical hydrogen bonds and favorable nonpolar interactions within the binding pockets of all investigated proteins, highlighting its potential as a prominent multitarget anticancer lead.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computational Insights, Spectral Profiling, and Bioactivity Exploration of Hybrid Pyridine–Cinnamate Scaffolds","authors":"K. Patel, S. Thakur, K. Agrawal, S. Mittal","doi":"10.1134/S1070428025604777","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070428025604777","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The global rise in bacterial resistance to current antibiotics highlights the urgent demand for new, effective, and safer antibacterial agents. Accordingly, this work deals with the synthesis of new pyridine derivatives <b>6a</b>–<b>6j</b> bearing a cinnamate moiety and evaluates their antimicrobial activity. All prepared pyridine–cinnamate conjugates <b>6a</b>–<b>6j</b> were characterized by various spectroscopic methods, such as <sup>1</sup>H NMR, LC-MS, and IR spectroscopy. The title compounds were tested via an in vitro antimicrobial assay against Gram-positive (<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>, <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>) and Gram-negative bacteria (<i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>). Notably, compounds <b>6a</b> and <b>6b</b> showed the best inhibitory activity. Molecular docking studies were conducted to evaluate the binding affinities of pyridine derivatives <b>6a</b>–<b>6j</b> against target proteins from six clinically relevant bacterial species: <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (PDB ID: 3PBR), <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> (PDB ID: 7BN9), <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> (PDB ID: 5UJ4), <i>Escherichia coli</i> (PDB ID: 4BJP), <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp. (PDB ID: 7O4B), and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> (PDB ID: 5OIZ). Compound <b>6a</b> demonstrated consistently strong binding affinities across all target proteins, with values ranging from –6.9 to –8.1 kcal/mol. DFT calculations at the M06-2X/6-31+G(<i>d</i>,<i>p</i>) level provided key electronic parameters for the pyridine derivatives <b>6a</b>–<b>6j</b>, showing that the HOMO–LUMO gaps ranged from 5.24 to 6.56 eV. Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) profiles for the synthesized molecules were computed using SwissADME. Collectively, these findings demonstrate the promising antimicrobial potential of the synthesized derivatives, positioning them as valuable leads for further optimization and therapeutic exploration.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alkylation of Oxazolo[3,2-c]pyrimidine-5-thiones with Bromoacetic Acid and Its Derivatives","authors":"A. K. Shiryaev, U. M. Aristova, A. S. Nechushkina","doi":"10.1134/S1070428026602918","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070428026602918","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The alkylation of oxazolo[3,2-<i>c</i>]pyrimidine-5-thiones with ethyl bromoacetate, bromoacetic acid, and 2-bromo-<i>N</i>-phenylacetamide afforded the corresponding <i>S</i>-alkyl derivatives. The reaction of 3-unsubstituted oxazolo[3,2-<i>c</i>]pyrimidine-5-thiones is followed by oxazolidinone cycle cleavage in DMSO to form a 3,6-dihydropyrimidine structure.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and Chemical Modification of Phenyl Glycidyl Ether","authors":"M. I. Shatirova, M. E. Gasanova","doi":"10.1134/S1070428025604029","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070428025604029","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work reports the versatile synthesis of a series of 2-(phenoxymethyl)oxirane derivatives via reactions with various amines, alcohols, and phenols. The obtained products encompassed β-amino alcohols, 1,4-dioxanes, isoxazoles, pyrazoles, and oxazolidines. The structures of all newly synthesized compounds were unequivocally established by IR and NMR spectroscopy (<sup>1</sup>H and <sup>13</sup>C), as well as elemental analysis. Additionally, the regio- and chemoselectivity governing the epoxide ring-opening process were systematically examined, and the cyclization behavior of the resulting amino derivatives in the presence of ketones was investigated.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fe3O4@SiO2Pr@Xylose as a Highly Efficient Sustainable Nanocatalyst for the Solvent-Free Synthesis of Diindolylmethane Derivatives","authors":"S. H. Heidari, L. Zare Fekri, M. Mokhtary","doi":"10.1134/S107042802560500X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S107042802560500X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@SiO<sub>2</sub>Pr@Xylose nanoparticles (NPs) were fabricated and comprehensively characterized via XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM, TEM, and zeta potential analyses. This magnetic nanocatalyst functions as a highly efficient recyclable heterogeneous system for the synthesis of various diindolylmethane derivatives under solvent-free conditions. All synthesized compounds were characterized by NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The proposed catalytic methodology provides several distinct advantages, including excellent atom economy, rapid reaction kinetics, streamlined workup procedures, and facile magnetic separation. Crucially, the catalyst can be magnetically recovered and reused for at least seven consecutive cycles (including the initial run) with no significant diminution in catalytic efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis, Mesomorphic Behavior, and Thermal Characterization of New 4-n-Alkoxy-3-methoxybenzoic Acid-Based Azoesters: Influence of Alkyl Chain Length and Lateral Substitution","authors":"B. Mevada, U. Bhoya","doi":"10.1134/S1070428025604546","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070428025604546","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A new homologous series of azoester derivatives <b>3a</b>–<b>3l</b> was synthesized via Steglich esterification of 4-<i>n</i>-alkoxy-3-methoxybenzoic acids with 4-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)diazenyl]phenol. Their mesomorphic and thermal properties were investigated using polarizing optical microscopy (POM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). POM studies revealed that the first four homologues <b>3a</b>–<b>3d</b> (C<sub>1</sub>–C<sub>4</sub>) are non-mesomorphic. Conversely, monotropic smectic phases emerge starting from pentyloxy derivative <b>3e</b> (C<sub>5</sub>) and persist up to the hexadecyloxy member <b>3l</b> (C<sub>16</sub>), with the exception of <b>3k</b> (C<sub>14</sub>), which exhibits no mesomorphism. The isotropic-to-smectic (I–Sm) transition temperatures increase with chain length up to C<sub>12</sub>, indicating stabilization of the smectic phase through van der Waals interactions between the extended alkyl chains and the core aromatic systems. DSC analysis confirmed the smectic–isotropic transitions, with enthalpy and entropy trends correlating with molecular order. Notably, <b>3e</b> exhibits the lowest clearpoint among the mesogenic homologues, rendering it the most texturally stable smectic phase upon cooling. Comparative studies with the previously reported homologous series revealed that incorporation of a lateral OMe group decreases the overall thermal stability and narrows the mesophase range due to steric hindrance, although it promotes an earlier onset of the smectic phase. These results elucidate the critical impact of molecular architecture on mesomorphic behavior, driven by a delicate balance between alkyl chain length, lateral substitution, and anisotropic intermolecular interactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":766,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"62 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148927487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}