Synthesis and UV studies of a small library of 6-aryl-4-hydroxy-2- pyrones. A relevant structural feature for the inhibitory property of arisugacin against acetylcholinesterase

Christopher J. Douglas, Heather M. Sklenicka, Hong C. Shen, David S. Mathias, Shane J. Degen, Geoffrey M. Golding, Christopher D. Morgan, Regina A. Shih, Kristen L. Mueller, Lisa M. Seurer, Erik W. Johnson, Richard P. Hsung

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Abstract

4-Hydroxypyrones belong to an important class of compounds not only because of their medicinal significance, but also because they represent a common structural feature among natural products that are biologically relevant. We describe here preparations of a small library of 6-aryl-4- hydroxy-pyrones which represent structural analogs of the DE-ring of arisugacin, a potent and selective inhibitor against acetylcholinesterase. Given the structural significance of the DE-ring in the inhibitory activity of arisugacin, chemical shifts of relevant protons on the pyrone ring are compared, and distinct features in UV absorptions of these 6-aryl-4-hydroxy- pyrones are described.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)13683-13696
Number of pages14
JournalTetrahedron
Volume55
Issue number48
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 26 1999

Keywords

  • Electronic Effects
  • Electronic Spectra
  • NMR
  • Pyrones

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