Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel 5,7-Dichloro-1,3-benzoxazole Derivatives
A new class of 5,7-dichloro-1,3-benzoxazole derivatives4–11were synthesized by fusing 5,7-dichloro-2-hydrazino-1,3-benzoxazole3nucleus with aliphatic acids, active methylene compounds, and with selected esters to form heterocyclic ring systems like 1,2,4-triazoles, pyrazoles, and triazine moieties. The compound3on diazotization reaction affords the tetrazole compound. The synthesized compounds were characterized by1H NMR, IR, Mass, and13C NMR spectral data and screened for cytotoxic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antilipase activities. The compounds4,5, and8have shown significant antimicrobial activities, whereas compounds6and8have been emerged as leading cytotoxic agents. The compounds9,10, and11were found to be strong enzyme inhibitors.