The search for compounds with affinity for both mu-opioid receptor (MOR) and sigma-1 receptor (σ1R) is one of the innovative directions to develop painkillers with reduced side effects. Additionally, triazole scaffolds have been extensively explored in the last two decades in medicinal chemistry. In this context, we synthesized a series of new triazole fentanyl derivatives and evaluated their affinity for both MOR and σ1R. The binding affinity of the compounds for human MOR was determined in competitive radioligand binding assays, using fentanyl as standard. For the assays with σ1R, a σ1R agonist (SKF10047) was employed. The most active analogue was 6d which moderately binds to MOR with half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) = 1.9 µM and to σ1R with IC50 = 6.9 µM. Molecular docking calculations were carried out, providing a structural elucidation for the observed values of affinity. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion toxicity (ADMET) parameters for the new compounds were simulated with the SwissADME tool.

Uma série de treze derivados triazólicos contendo grupos benzila-halogenados foi sintetizada utilizando-se como etapa chave a cicloadição azida-alcino catalisada por Cu(I) (CuAAC), transformação comumente descrita como reação click. A atividade biológica destes compostos foi avaliada, e verificou-se que estes compostos interferem na germinação e no crescimento radicular (brotos e raízes) das espécies Allium cepa (cebola), modelo de monocotiledônea, e Cucumis sativus (pepino) e Lactuca sativa (alface), modelos de dicotiledôneas. Os compostos apresentaram atividade predominantemente inibitória com relação às espécies avaliadas principalmente na concentração de 10-4 mol L-1, sendo que alguns deles foram tão ativos quanto o 2,4-D (ácido 2,4-diclorofenoxiacético), o controle positivo.

Thirteen triazole derivatives bearing halogenated benzyl substituents were synthesized using the Cu-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), a leading example of the click chemistry approach, as the key step. The biological activity of the compounds was evaluated, and it was found that these compounds interfere with the germination and radicle growth (shoots and roots) of two dicotyledonous species, Lactuca sativa and Cucumis sativus, and one monocotyledonous species, Allium cepa. The compounds showed predominantly inhibitory activity related to the evaluated species mainly at the concentration of 10-4 mol L-1. Some of them presented inhibitory activity comparable to 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid), used as positive control.

The Copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), often referred to as "click" reaction, has become a very popular reaction in the last years. It affords exclusively 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles and has been widely used to connect readily accessible building blocks containing various functional groups. The great success of this reaction is based on the fact that it is general, virtually quantitative and very robuste. The scope of this copper-catalyzed synthesis is extraordinary and the reaction has found numerous applications in many research fields, including biological chemistry and materials science. In this review, the main chemical aspects and applications of the "click" reaction in the synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles are presented.

Fullerene chemistry has become a very active research field in the two last decades, largely because of the exceptional properties of the C60 molecule and the variety of fullerene derivatives that appear to be possible. In this review, a general analysis of fullerene C60 reactivity is performed. The principal methods for the covalent modification of this fascinating carbon cage are presented. The prospects of using fullerene derivatives as medicinal drugs and photoactive materials in light converting devices are demonstrated.

Reações de 4-O-alil-2,3-di-O-benzil-6-desoxi-6-(3-iodobenzoilamino)-α-D-galactopiranosídeo de metila, seu epímero glico, 2,3-di-O-benzil-6-desoxi-6-(3-iodobenzoilamino)-4-O-(1-pentenil)-α-D-glicopiranosídeo de metila e seu regioisômero orto-iodobenzamida com hidreto de tri-n-butilestanho foram realizadas em diferentes condições. Dependendo das condições, os três precursores que contêm o átomo de iodo em posição meta conduziram a uma surpreendente quantidade de compostos bifenílicos, nos quais o átomo de iodo foi substituído por um grupo fenila. O substrato 2-iodobenzamida levou apenas ao produto de hidrogenólise. Nenhum produto ciclizado foi isolado de nenhuma das reações. As estruturas dos compostos bifenílicos inéditos foram elucidadas utilizando-se as espectrometrias de massa, de RMN ¹H e 13C e experimentos DEPT, COSY, HMQC e HMBC. Foram propostos mecanismos de formação dos compostos bifenílicos e hipóteses para explicar os diferentes comportamentos dos isômeros orto- e meta-iodobenzamidas na reação radicalar.

Reactions of methyl 4-O-allyl-2,3-di-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-6-(3-iodobenzoylamino)-α-D-galactopyranoside, its gluco epimer, methyl 2,3-di-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-6-(3-iodobenzoylamino)-4-O-(1-pentenyl)-α-D-glucopyranoside and its ortho-regioisomer with tri-n-butyltin hydride were performed in different conditions. Depending on reaction conditions the three meta-iodo isomers gave a surprising amount of biphenyl compounds. The 2-iodo isomer led only to the undesired but expected hydrogenolysis product. No cyclized products were isolated in all the reactions. The structures of the new biphenyl products were elucidated by ¹H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, DEPT, COSY, HMQC and HMBC experiments and ESI-MS/MS. Mechanisms for the formation of these new biphenyl derivatives and hypotheses to explain the different outcomes for radical reactions of 3- or 2-iodobenzamides were presented.

Species from genus Aspidosperma (Apocynaceae) are popularly employed to treat various diseases. This genus is characterized by the occurrence of indole alkaloids. Taking into account the various biological activities attributed to these alkaloids, the description of the chemical diversity in genus Aspidosperma is important. A review of simple carbolinic alkaloids isolated from species of various genera was published in 1979. In 1987, it was published another one dealing with the relationships between the chemical structures of the indole alkaloids and the evolution of Aspidosperma species. This work updates the information about the indole alkaloids isolated from Aspidosperma species.

A reação radicalar mediada por hidreto de tri-n-butilestanho de 2,3-di-O-benzil-4-O-trans-cinamil-6-desoxi-6-(2-iodobenzoilamino)- alfa-D-galactopyranosídeo de metila levou à formação de um produto inesperado, o 2,3-di-O-benzil-4-O-trans-cinamil-6-desoxi-6-(2-tri- n-butilestanhobenzoilamino)-alfa-D-galactopyranosídeo de metila. A estrutura do produto foi elucidada por meio das espectrometrias de RMN unidimensionais (¹H, 13C e DEPT) e bidimensionais (COSY e HMQC) e confirmada por espectrometria de massas. Foram apresentadas propostas de mecanismos para explicar a formação do derivado organoestanho.

The tri-n-butyltin hydride-mediated reaction of methyl 2,3-di-O-benzyl-4-O-trans-cinnamyl -6-deoxy-6-(2-iodobenzoylamino)-alpha-D-galactopyranoside afforded an unexpected aryltributyltin compound. The structure of this new tetraorganotin(IV) product has been elucidated by ¹H, 13C NMR spectroscopy, COSY and HMQC experiments and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). The formation of this new compound via a radical coupling reaction and a radical addition-elimination process is discussed.

Os problemas de gosto e odor em águas de abastecimento são de natureza complexa, de solução tecnológica difícil e onerosa, e a sua presença na água tratada pode causar transtornos consideráveis junto aos consumidores. Deste modo, este trabalho objetivou a avaliar a eficiência e confiabilidade do Painel Sensorial na identificação de gosto e odor em águas de abastecimento, bem como na prevenção de reclamações por parte dos consumidores, a partir da comparação entre a percepção do Painel Sensorial e da população. Com base nos resultados obtidos, pôde-se concluir que o Painel Sensorial apresentou-se ser extremamente eficiente para a previsão do aparecimento e presença de odores associados à terra e mofo devido a presença de MIB e Geosmina na água tratada sendo, portanto, recomendável a sua implementação em ETAs que utilizem mananciais que apresentem problemas de gosto e odor.

The taste and odor problems found in drinking water are complex, technologically difficult and expensive to be solved and their presence in drinking water may give rise to considerable troubles with water consumers. In this way, the purpose of this work was to assess the efficiency and reliability of the sensory panel in identifying the taste and odor in drinking water and in preventing water consumer’s claims, based on the comparison between the sensory panel perception and that of population. Based on the results obtained, one may conclude that the sensory panel was found to be extremely efficient in foreseeing the appearance and presence of earthy and musty odors associated with the presence of MIB and Geosmina in treated water, and so it should be advisable to implement it in water treatment plants using water sources with taste and odor problems.

Methyl 6-O-allyl-2,3-di-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-(2 -iodobenzoylamine)-alpha-D-glucopyranoside was synthesized in nine conventional steps from methyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside. Its Bu3SnH-mediated aryl radical cyclization provided a benzomacrolactam, resulting from 11-endo aryl radical cyclization and the reduced uncyclized product methyl 6-O-allyl-4-benzoylamine-2,3-di-O-benzyl-4-deoxy- alpha-D-glucopyranoside. The structures of the three new products were supported by ¹H and 13C NMR spectroscopy and DEPT, COSY and HMQC experiments.

Two ortho-iodoallyloxybenzoates, methyl 4-O-allyl-2,3-di-O-benzyl-6-O-(2-iodobenzoyl)- alpha-D-glucopyranoside (3) and methyl 4-O-allyl-2,3-di-O-benzyl-6-O-(2-iodobenzoyl)- alpha-D-galactopyranoside (4) were synthesized in seven conventional steps from methyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside and methyl alpha-D-galactopyranoside, respectively. Bu3SnH-mediated aryl radical cyclization of 3 provided exclusively the hydrogenolysis product 12. The reaction of 4 gave the reduced uncyclized product 13 and only traces of 4A, resulting from 11-endo aryl radical cyclization. In previous papers we described that in similar Bu3SnH-mediated radical reaction of ortho-iodoallyloxybenzamides, analogs of 3 and 4, we obtained macrolactams resulting from 11-endo cyclization. An hypothesis to explain the differences is presented. It was assumed that in the aryl radical formed from iodobenzamides there is a suitable conformation to cyclization, which is stabilized by an intramolecular hydrogen bond.