An efficient synthesis of 2,2′-arylmethylene bis-(3-hydroxy-5,5-dimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-one) and 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthenes using ZnO and ZnO-acetyl chloride

2,2'-Arylmethylene bis(3-hydroxy-5,5-dimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-one) 4l-s produced from reaction between dimedone with various aldehydes in acetonitrile using ZnO as a catalyst;whereas in the presence of ZnO-acetyl chloride catalysts the reaction is limited to give only 1,8-dioxo-octahydroxanthenes 3a-k in very good yields.

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Magnetic Property of One 3D Nickel Coordination Polymer Based on 2-Hydroxy-5-(3',5'-terephthalic acid)Pyridine and 1,4-Bis(1-imdazoly)benzene

One novel nickel coordination polymer, {[Ni（OTP）（bib）1.5（H2O）]·2H2O}n（1, H2 OTP = 2-hydroxy-5-（3＇,5＇-terephthalic acid） pyridine, bib = 1,4-bis（1-imdazoly）benzene）, has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis（EA）, IR, powder X-ray diffraction（PXRD）, and thermogravimetric（TG） analyses. The crystal of 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n with a = 12.2860（5）, b = 13.8246（6）, c = 19.0140（8） A, β = 104.3870（1）°, V = 3128.2（2） A3, Z = 4, C32H28N7 Ni O8, Mr = 697.32, Dc = 1.481 g/cm^3, F（000） = 1444 and μ（Mo Kα） = 0.684 mm-1. The final R = 0.0704 and w R = 0.1764 for 5485 observed reflections with I 2σ（I） and R = 0.1087 and wR = 0.2010 for all data. Topology analysis reveals that complex 1 is a 3D 2-fold interpenetrated {4^4·6^6}-nov net based on the 1D [Ni（OTP）]n chain and the 2D [Ni2（bib）3]n sql sheet. And the variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements exhibit weak antiferromagnetic coupling interaction.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Antitumor Activity of 4-(tert-butyl)-5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-N-(2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodinebenzyl)-thiazol-2-amine

The title compound, 4-（tert-butyl）-5-（1 H- 1,2,4-triazol- 1 -yl）-N-（2-hydroxy-3,5-diio- dinebenzyl）thiazol-2-amine, was synthesized via the reduction of 4-（tert-butyl）-5-（1H-l,2,4- triazol-l-yl）-N-benzylidene-thiazol-2-amine with NaBH4, and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 7.91944（19）, b = 10.5250（3）, c = 24.4985（6） A, Z = 4, V = 2041.66（9） A3, Mr = 599.22, Dc = 1,949 Mg/m3, S = 1.120, p = 3.203 mm-1, F（000） = 1152, the final R = 0.0283 and wR = 0.0592 for 3490 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. X-ray analysis displays that the crystal water takes part in three intermolecular hydrogen bonds of O（2）-H（2A）…O（1）, O（2）-H（2B）…N（I） and N（5）-H（5）…O（2）, and an octatomic ring R^（8） is formed via intramolecular hydrogen bond of O（I）-H（IA）…N（4）. Furthermore, the I…I contacts are involved in stabilizing the overall three-dimensional network structure. The preliminary biological test shows the title compound has good antitumor activity with the IC50 value of 26 μM against the Hela cell line.

Synthesis and in vitro Anti-hepatitis B Virus Activity of Some Ethyl 5-Hydroxy-4-substituted Aminomethyl-2-sulfinylmethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylates

A novel series of ethyl 5-hydroxy-4-substituted aminomethyl-2-sulfinylmethyl-lH-indole-3-carboxylates 8a--8j and 11e--11f was synthesized and evaluated in HepG2.2.15 cells for their anti-hepatitits B virus（HBV） activity and cytotoxicity. Among them, six compounds showed more potent inhibitory activity than lamivudine. Compound 8e exhibited the most significant anti-HBV activity with an IC50 value of 1.62 μmol/L, which was 33-times more potent than the reference drug lamivudine（IC50=54.78μmol/L）.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Antitumor Activity of (E)-1-(7-Methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5- yl)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propenol

The title compound, （E）-1-（7-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl）- 3-（2-methoxyphenyl）-2-（1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl）propenol （3a）, was synthesized by the Aldol con- densation reaction of 1-（7-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl）-2-（1,2,4-triazol- 1-yl）ethanone with 2-methoxybenzaldehyde and then reduced with NaBH4, and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction： monoclinic system, space group P21 with a = 6.2002（3）, b = 12.8452（7）, c = 13.2257（7） ？, Z = 2, V = 1031.23（9） ？3, Mr = 407.46, Dc = 1.312 Mg/m3, S = 1.054, μ = 0.091 mm-1, F（000） = 432, the final R = 0.0353 and wR = 0.0769 for 3161 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. X-ray analysis displays that the title compound adopts an E configuration for the C（7）=C（8） double bond and S configuration for the chirality center with the specific rotation of –63.75°. Furthermore, the stability of the crystal was maintained through the intermolecular hydrogen bond O（1）–H？？？N（3）. The antitumor assay exhibits that the title compound 3a （E configuration） has a good antitumor activity against the Hela cell line with the IC50 value of 36.9 μM, which is better than that of 3b （Z configuration）.

Auxiliary Ligands Mediated One- and Two-dimensional Cd(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymers Incorporating Methyl-3- hydroxy-5-carboxy-2-Thiophenecarboxylate Ligand

Two N-donor ligands mediated Cd（Ⅱ） coordination polymers, namely,[Cd（L）（dmpz）2]n （1） and {[Cd（L）（atr）05（H20）]（H2O）}n （2） （H2L = methyl-3-hydroxy-5-carboxy-2-thiophenecarboxylate, dmpz = 3,5-dimethylpyrazole, and atr= 4-amino-l,2,4-triazole）, havebeen produced. Their structures were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis,elemental analyses and infrared spectra. Compound 1 possesses a one-dimensional （1D） chainstructure and is finally extended into a three-dimensional （3D） supramolecular architecturethough hydrogen bonding interactions. Compound 2 features a two-dimensional （2D） networkwith 4-connected sql topology based on dinuclear Cd（Ⅱ） clusters as nodes, which is alsoassembled into a 3D supramolecular architecture through hydrogen bonding interactions.Furthermore, compounds 1 and 2 exhibit high thermal stabilities and intense fluorescent emissionin the solid, and can be explored as potential luminescent materials.

Argentum 5-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one-6-sulfonate:Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Antitumor Activity

In order to improve the water solubility and bioavailability of 5-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavone,argentum 5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one-6-sulfonate[Ag4(H2O)6](C(16)H(11)O4SO3)4·H2O(1,C(16)H(11)O4SO3=5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one-6-sulfonate)was synthesized by sulfonation reaction.The structure of 1 was characterized by FT-IR,elemental analysis and X-ray single-crystal diffraction.Complex 1 belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1,a=8.077(4),b=12.365(4),c=17.735(7)A,V=1685.0(12)A3,Z=1,μ=1.372 mm^–1,Dc=1.936 g/cm^3,F(000)=984,the final R=0.0819 and wR=0.2332 with I>2σ(I).3D structure of 1 exhibits alternating organic and inorganic regions.O–H×××O hydrogen bonds and Ag–O coordination interactions exist among crystal water,coordinated water and sulfo group,which constructed an organic zone.Flavone skeletons form organic region of 1.Sulfo group is the bridge linking these two regions.The in vitro antitumor activity of 1 against human lymphoma cells U937 and human breast cancer cells MCF-7 were evaluated with CCK-8 assay.The result shows that 1 showed inhibitory activity against tumour cell U937 and MCF-7,and indicated that flavone sulfonate derivatives may be potential leads for further biological screenings and may generate drug-like molecules.

A New Halogenated Biindole and A New Apo-carotenone from Green Alga Chaetomorpha basiretorsa Setchell

A new halogenated biindole and a new apo-carotenone have been isolated from the ethanolic extract of the green alga Chaetomorpha basiretorsa Sethcell. On the basis of chemical and spectroscopic methods including 2D NMR technique, their structures have been elucidated as 4,4′-dichloro-5,5′-dibromo-7,7′-dimethoxy-2,2′-bi-1H-indole and 1′S*,4′R*-8-(4′-hydroxy-2′,6′,6′- trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)-6-methyloct-3E,5E,7E-trien-2-one, respectively.

A New Chromone Derivative from Stellera chamaejasme L

A new chromone derivative, 3-[1- (2, 4, 6-trihydroxyphenyl) 3-di-(4-hydroxyphenyl) 1-propanone-2-yl] 5,7-dihydroxy-8-di(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one, named as isomohsenone was isolated from the roots of Stellera chamaejasme L. together with known chamaechromone. Its structure was determined by the analysis of MS and NMR data, especially 2D NMR spectra.

A New Bisxanthone from Hypericum japonicum Thunb.ex Murray

A new bisxanthone, named bijaponicaxanthone C, was isolated from the whole plant of Hypericum japonicum. The structure was elucidated as 6-[1’’,5’’,6’’-trihydroxy-2’’’-(β-hydroxy-β- methylethyl)-2’’’,3’’’-dihydrofuran(5’’’,4’’’,3’’,4’’)xanthone-3’’’-oxyl]-1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-isoprenylxant- hone (1) on the basis of the spectral and chemical evidences.

Determination of Cationic Surfactant by Laser Thermal Lens Spectrometry

A novel method for the determination of cationic surfactant by laser thermal lens spectrometry was developed. It was based on the reaction between 1-hydroxy-2-(5-nitro-2-Pyri- dylazo)-8-aminonaphthalene-3,6-disulfonic acid (5-NO2-PAH) and cationic surfactant to form 1:2 ionic association complex in a weakly basic medium (pH 9.44). The determination conditions and the mechanism were discussed. The method has been applied to the analysis of wastewater and moat water samples.

A Phenolic Glucoside from Alangium plantanifolium

A novel phenolic glucoside was isolated from stem barks of Alangium plantanifolium, its structure was elucidated to be 1-O-[2-(1-hydroxy-6-oxocyclohex-2-ene-1-carboxymethyl) -phenyl]-4, 6-O-[(S)-4, 4', 5, 5', 6, 6'-hexahydroxydi-phenoyl]-beta -D-glucopyranose 1 by spectroscopic methods including 2D NMR techniques.

Behavioral Characteristics of Pharmacologically Selected Lines of Rats: Relevance to Depression

This brief review discusses the behavioral consequences of two pharmacologically selected lines of rats. Flinders Sensitive (FSL) and Flinders Resistant (FRL) Lines of rats were selected on the basis of differential hypothermic and behavioral responses to the anticholinesterase, diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP). FSL rats are more sensitive to the hypothermic effects of cholinergic, serotonergic, and dopaminergic agonists but less sensitive to the locomotor or stereotypic effects of dopamine agonists. FSL rats exhibit greater immobility in the forced swim test and reduced social interaction compared with FRL rats, but do not differ in saccharin intake, behavior in the elevated plus maze, or responses for rewarding brain self-stimulation. The exaggerated immobility and reduced social interaction are counteracted by chronic treatment with antidepressants. Because FSL rats were more sensitive to 5-HT1A receptor agonists, high (HDS) and low (LDS) 8-OH-DPATsensitive lines were selectively bred for differential hypothermic responses to the 5-HT1A receptor agonist, 8-hydroxy-2-(di-N-propylamino)tetralin (8-OH-DPAT). HDS rats were also more sensitive to the hypothermic effects of oxotremorine, a cholinergic agonist, but selection for this response did not diverge with later selection. HDS rats exhibited greater immobility in the forced swim test than LDS rats and this correlated response could be seen early in selection (generation 3). HDS rats also showed reduced social interaction compared to LDS rats, but did not differ in behavior in the elevated plus maze. These findings confirm that selection for hypothermic responses to pharmacological agents do have behavioral consequences, notably the production of depressive-like phenotypes, which can be counteracted by chronic antidepressant treatment. Because increased 5-HT1A receptor sensitivity was common to both selected lines (FSL and HDS), neurobiological processes dependent on this receptor could contribute to the abnormal behaviors that manifest in these rat lines and thus suggesting a mechanism underlying depressive behaviors in humans. However, available human data are inconsistent with this hypothesis and suggest that other mechanisms underlie these behavioral abnormalities in HDS and FSL rats. These mechanisms as well as additional behavioral testing in these rat lines will be discussed.

阳桃根中苯醌类化合物的分离鉴定与含量测定

目的：研究阳桃根（ACLR）中苯醌类化学成分的类型及含量测定方法。方法：利用色谱分离法、核磁共振技术对阳桃根药材60％乙醇提取物中的环己烷萃取部位进行分离、鉴定，并应用HPLC法对药材中的苯醌类化学成分进行含量测定。结果：分离得到2个苯醌类化合物：2-methoxy-6-nonyl-cyclohexa．2，5-diene-1，4-dione（MNDD）；2-dodecyl-6-methoxy-cyclohexa-2，5-diene-1，4-dione（DMDD）；MNDD，DMDD分别在0．177～2．657斗g和0．094～1．416μg进样量与峰面积有良好的线性关系；平均加样回收率为98．96％（RSD1．59％），99．55％（RSD0．98％）。结论：首次从植物中分离得到2个苯醌类化合物；HPLC测定方法简便、快速、稳定、准确可靠、重复性好，可用于阳桃根药材中MNDD，DMDD的质量控制。

Two pairs of unusual scalemic enantiomers from Isatis indigotica leaves

Two pairs of unusual scalemic enantiomers with a dimethoxyphenyl）ethyl]-2-methoxyindolin-3-one, novel carbon skeleton of 2-[1′-（4＂-hydroxy-3＂,5＂- named isatidifoliumindolinones A-D （1-4）, were isolated from an aqueous extract of lsatis indigotica leaves （da qing ye）. Their structures including absolute configurations were determined by spectroscopic data analysis combined with comparison of their experimental CD and calculated ECD spectra. Validity of the ECD spectra calculation to assign the absolute configurations is discussed. Plausible biosynthetic pathways of 1-4 are proposed. Stereochemistry-dependent activity against LPS-induced NO production in BY2 cells was observed, and among the stereoisomers compound 4 is most active.

New Isoflavonoid Glycosides from the Rhizomes of Iris leptophylla Lingelsh.

Two new isoflavonoid glucosides, 5-hydroxy-6,7-methylenedioxy-isoflavone-4＇-O-D-glucopyranosyl （2→〉l）-L-rhamnoside （irilone-bioside） （compound 1） and 5,4＇-methoxy-6,7-methylenedioxyisoflavone-3＇-O-β-D-glucoside （irisleptophyllidin） （compound 2）, together with five known compounds, nigricanin- 4＇-O-β-D-glucoside （compound 3）, irifloside （compound 4）, irigenin （compound 5）, 5, 3＇, 4＇-trimethoxy-6,7-methylenedioxyisoflavone （compound 6）, and nigricanin （compound 7） were isolated from the alcoholic extract of rhizomes of Iris leptophylla Lingelsh. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.