Abstract
Thiol-Olefin Co-Oxygenation (TOCO) methodology has been applied to the synthesis of a small library of weak base and polar 1,2,4-trioxanes. The 1,2,4-trioxane units synthesised exhibit remarkable stability as they survive base catalysed hydrolysis and mixed anhydride/amine coupling reactions. This unique stability feature has enabled a range of novel substitution patterns to be incorporated within the spiro 1,2,4-trioxane unit. Selected analogues express potent in vitro nM antimalarial activity, low cytotoxicity and oral activity in the Plasmodium berghei mouse model of malaria.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2068-2077 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |