The book presents a succinct summary of methods for the synthesis and biological activities of various different-sized bioactive heterocycles using different green chemistry synthetic methodologies, like microwave, ultrasonic, water mediated, ionic liquids, etc. The book also provides an insight of how green chemistry techniques are specific to the bioactive heterocyclic compounds.

Organic chemistry research has moved rapidly toward synthesis and medicinal application of nitrogen-containing compounds such as triazenes, triazines, and hydroxytriazenes due to their excellent biological activities. Many of them are presently in clinical trials. Triazene compounds have excellent medicinal properties and limited toxicity. Hydroxytriazenes are excellent chelating agents for transition metals. Newer studies show very promising biological and medicinal applications of these classes of compounds. Hydroxytriazenes and Triazenes: The Versatile Framework, Synthesis, and Medicinal Applications highlights synthetic methods, recent advances, and potential applications of triazines, triazenes, and hydroxytriazenes. This book includes holistic information on synthetic methods for novel compounds based on this moiety, up-to-date information on the how and why of their diverse or even multitargeted medicinal application, and future state of the art of both aspects. Other features include: Highlights recent advances and diverse possible applications of biological functions Covers the chemistry of triazine, triazene, and hydroxytriazene systems On the basis of in silico predictions, the book highlights synthetic methods and their applications A valuable source of information for those actively engaged in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and synthetic organic chemistry

For more than a century, bioactive heterocycles have formed one of the largest areas of research in organic chemistry. They are important from a biological and industrial point of view as well as to the understanding of life processes and efforts to improve the quality of life. Heterogeneous Catalysis: A Versatile Tool for the Synthesis of Bioactive Heterocycles highlights the recent methodologies used in the synthesis of such bioactive systems and focuses on the role of heterogeneous catalysis in the design and synthesis of various biologically active heterocyclic compounds of pharmacological interest. Topics include: Synthetic protocols for the construction of heterocyclic systems employing silica-bound catalysts Recent advances in heterogeneous copper-catalyzed reactions for the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles Features of silica-based heterogeneous catalysts, such as abundance, ease of use, and stability Ultrasound as an effective tool for accelerating reactions Organic transformations catalyzed by nano-ZnO as a valuable heterogeneous catalyst Heterogeneous catalysts employed in the synthesis of coumarins Heterocyclizations in the presence of silver salts Home-made organometallic silica sources, known as silatranes Reflecting the focused studies currently conducted in these areas, the book also examines anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-HIV, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and many more biological activities of heterocyclic compounds. It is essential reading for postgraduate and research scholars in the fields of biochemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry.

Organic chemistry research has moved rapidly toward synthesis and medicinal application of nitrogen-containing compounds such as triazenes, triazines, and hydroxytriazenes due to their excellent biological activities. Many of them are presently in clinical trials. Triazene compounds have excellent medicinal properties and limited toxicity. Hydroxytriazenes are excellent chelating agents for transition metals. Newer studies show very promising biological and medicinal applications of these classes of compounds. Hydroxytriazenes and Triazenes: The Versatile Framework, Synthesis, and Medicinal Applications highlights synthetic methods, recent advances, and potential applications of triazines, triazenes, and hydroxytriazenes. This book includes holistic information on synthetic methods for novel compounds based on this moiety, up-to-date information on the how and why of their diverse or even multitargeted medicinal application, and future state of the art of both aspects. Other features include: Highlights recent advances and diverse possible applications of biological functions Covers the chemistry of triazine, triazene, and hydroxytriazene systems On the basis of in silico predictions, the book highlights synthetic methods and their applications A valuable source of information for those actively engaged in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and synthetic organic chemistry

This timely book provides a succinct summary of methods for the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles using a multicomponent reaction (MCR) approach. The majority of pharmaceuticals and biologically active agrochemicals are heterocycles while countless additives and modifiers used in industrial applications are heterocyclic in nature. With the recent introduction of high-throughput biological evaluation, the importance of MCRs for drug discovery has been recognized and considerable efforts have been focused especially on the design and development of multi-component procedures for the generation of various bioactive heterocycles due to their significant therapeutic potential.

This timely book provides a succinct summary of methods for the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles using a multicomponent reaction (MCR) approach. The majority of pharmaceuticals and biologically active agrochemicals are heterocycles while countless additives and modifiers used in industrial applications are heterocyclic in nature. With the recent introduction of high-throughput biological evaluation, the importance of MCRs for drug discovery has been recognized and considerable efforts have been focused especially on the design and development of multi-component procedures for the generation of various bioactive heterocycles due to their significant therapeutic potential.

The book presents a succinct summary of methods for the synthesis and biological activities of various different-sized bioactive heterocycles using different green chemistry synthetic methodologies, like microwave, ultrasonic, water mediated, ionic liquids, etc. The book also provides an insight of how green chemistry techniques are specific to the bioactive heterocyclic compounds.

Natural products in the plant kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. During the last few decades, research into biologically active natural heterocycles has advanced tremendously thanks to contributions from the fields of chemistry, life sciences, food science and material sciences. With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening (HTS) techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting new opportunities in the field of new drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. The present book covers the synthesis/extraction and biological evaluation of the naturally occurring heterocycles, providing cutting edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of natural products.

The book gives the methods for the synthesis and biological activities of chalcones and their modifications to various different sized heterocycles like flavonoids, flavanone, aurones pyrazoles, oxazoles, benzothiazepines, pyrimidines etc. This book also highlights anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, antiHIV, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of chalcones and their derivatives. The structure activity relationship of different chalcones and their derivatives is also discussed in the the present book which determine their ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, and evaluate the toxicological effects on surrounding life.

This book is a critical and lucid account of various synthetic methodologies and biological activities of different sized bioactive heterocyclic compounds. In effect, this book imparts a great deal of comprehensive reviews about the chemistry and biology of selected groups of heterocycles and natural products including important pharmaceuticals as well as agrochemical pesticides in one handy project. Besides, this compendious effort encompasses different methods of synthesis and biological evaluation of heterocyclic compounds. The main purpose of this book is to share the recent advances and scope of Bioactive Heterocycles for the future avenues in the field. It has specifically been designed by keeping in mind the wide interests of individuals engaged in the design and synthesis of biologically active heterocyclic compounds as well as research scientists in academia and industry. The authors expect this book to be a standard reference in Universities and industrial libraries.

For more than a century, bioactive heterocycles have formed one of the largest areas of research in organic chemistry. They are important from a biological and industrial point of view as well as to the understanding of life processes and efforts to improve the quality of life. Heterogeneous Catalysis: A Versatile Tool for the Synthesis of Bioactive Heterocycles highlights the recent methodologies used in the synthesis of such bioactive systems and focuses on the role of heterogeneous catalysis in the design and synthesis of various biologically active heterocyclic compounds of pharmacological interest. Topics include: Synthetic protocols for the construction of heterocyclic systems employing silica-bound catalysts Recent advances in heterogeneous copper-catalyzed reactions for the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles Features of silica-based heterogeneous catalysts, such as abundance, ease of use, and stability Ultrasound as an effective tool for accelerating reactions Organic transformations catalyzed by nano-ZnO as a valuable heterogeneous catalyst Heterogeneous catalysts employed in the synthesis of coumarins Heterocyclizations in the presence of silver salts Home-made organometallic silica sources, known as silatranes Reflecting the focused studies currently conducted in these areas, the book also examines anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-HIV, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and many more biological activities of heterocyclic compounds. It is essential reading for postgraduate and research scholars in the fields of biochemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry.