Green Synthesis, Characterization, In Silico Molecular Docking and Biological Evaluation of Imidazolylchalcones as Promising Fungicide/s and Nematicide/s
Rakesh Kumar,
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Parshant Kaushik,
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Kailashpati Tripathi
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Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
Chalcones
and
their
derivatives
have
garnered
attention
due
to
broad-spectrum
biological
activities.
In
this
study
a
series
of
15
imidazolylchalcone
were
synthesized
by
Claisen-Schmidt
condensation
benzaldehydes
4-(Imidazol-1-yl)
acetophenone
through
ultrasonication
as
green
synthesis.
These
compounds
characterized
various
spectroscopic
techniques,
namely
1H-NMR,
13C-NMR
LC-HRMS.
molecules
evaluated
for
fungicidal
activity
against
Rhizoctonia
solani
&
Fusarium
oxysporum
nematicidal
Meloidogyne
incognita.
The
result
revealed
that
compound
IC-8
((E)-1-(4-(1
H-imidazole-1-yl)
phenyl)-3-(4-benzyloxy)phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one)
exhibited
the
most
potent
activity,
with
an
ED
50
value
0.69
µg
mL
−
1,
significantly
lower
than
(3.57
1)
commercially
available
hexaconazole
5%
SC
fungicide
R.
solani,
while
IC-4
phenyl)-3-(2-bromophenyl)
prop-2-en-1-one;
=
119.22
showed
highest
F.
compared
positive
control
Carbendazim
50%
Wettable
powder
(WP;
9.01
1).
IC-6
phenyl)-3-(3-nitrophenyl)
LC50
33.62
was
found
be
active
M.
incognita
(LC50
31.25
after
24
h
inoculation
but
lesser
Velum
Prime
34.48%
(Fluopyrum;
3.46
Molecular
docking
studies
derivative-based
structural
isomers
carried
out
cutinase
fungi
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE)
enzyme
nematode
primary
targets.
binding
potential
target
investigated
using
AutoDock
Vina.
Ligands
ranked
according
affinities
via
BIOVIA
Discovery
Studio.
Ligand-protein
interactions
strengthened
results
evaluation
predicted
energy
(-8.5
kcal
mol−
R.
solani,
(-8.0
F.
oxysporum
(-9.7
M.
incognita.
Language: Английский
Recent research highlights and innovations for sustainable crop protection
Peter Maienfisch,
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Karsten Koerber
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Pest Management Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
81(5), P. 2401 - 2405
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract
The
global
agricultural
sector
faces
immense
challenges
in
ensuring
food
security
for
a
growing
population
while
safeguarding
environmental
and
human
health.
discovery
of
new
products
solutions
the
sustainable
crop
protection
future
is
an
imperative
necessity
matter
great
urgency.
With
purpose
to
showcase
most
recent
innovations
developments
15th
IUPAC
International
Congress
Crop
Protection
Chemistry
was
held
2023.
This
Special
Issue
comprises
26
articles
provides
information
on
latest
research
that
were
presented
at
this
congress
or
resulted
from
accompanying
discussions.
©
2025
Society
Chemical
Industry.
Language: Английский
Green synthesis, characterization, in silico molecular docking and biological evaluation of imidazolylchalcones as promising fungicide/s and nematicide/s
Rakesh Kumar,
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Parshant Kaushik,
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Kailashpati Tripathi
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et al.
BMC Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: April 29, 2025
Chalcones
are
known
for
their
broad
biological
activities,
which
can
be
enhanced
by
incorporating
heterocyclic
moieties.
Imidazole,
recognized
its
diverse
properties,
was
introduced
into
a
series
of
imidazolylchalcone
derivatives
(3a-3o)
synthesized
via
Claisen-Schmidt
condensation
benzaldehydes
(2a-2o)
and
4-(Imidazol-1-yl)
acetophenone
(1a)
using
ultrasonication
as
green
method.
These
compounds
were
characterized
spectroscopic
techniques
such
1H-NMR,
13C-NMR,
LC-HRMS
evaluated
fungicidal
nematicidal
activity.
Compound
3
h
showed
highest
activity
against
Rhizoctonia
solani
(ED₅₀
=
0.69
μg/mL),
outperforming
commercial
hexaconazole
3.57
μg/mL).
3d
exhibited
the
Fusarium
oxysporum
119.22
while
3f
most
effective
Meloidogyne
incognita
(LC₅₀
33.62
though
less
active
than
Velum
Prime
3.46
The
potential
may
results
from
interactions
electronegative
atom
with
enzyme
sites
hydrogen
bonding.
Docking
studies
fungal
cutinase
nematode
acetylcholinesterase
supported
in-vitro
findings.
Promising
will
undergo
further
in-vivo
field
trials
antifungal
antinemic
applications
developed
potent
molecule.
Language: Английский
Reactivity of (3‐(4‐Fluorophenyl)oxyran‐2‐yl)(naphthalene‐2‐yl)methanone Toward Some Nucleophiles for Preparing Promising Agents with Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities
Hemat S. Khalaf,
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Eman R. Kotb,
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Nayera A. M. Abdelwahed
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et al.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(40)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
(3‐(4‐Fluorophenyl)oxyran‐2‐yl)(naphthalene‐2‐yl)methanone
2
was
prepared
from
the
reaction
of
3‐(4‐fluorophenyl)‐1‐(naphthalen‐2‐yl)prop‐2‐en‐1‐one
(
1
)
with
hydrogen
peroxide
and
reacted
different
nucleophiles
such
as
hydrazine
hydrate,
phenyl
hydrazine,
thiosemicarbazide
to
give
4‐hydroxy‐1
H
‐pyrazole
derivatives
3a,b‐4
.
Also,
compound
treated
hydroxylamine
hydrochloride
substituted
2,3‐dihydroisoxazole
5
Similarly,
carbon
disulfide,
isothiocyanate,
isocyanate
corresponding
compounds
6–8
Various
spectroscopic
techniques
elemental
analysis
were
used
determine
molecular
structures
new
derivatives.
All
analogs
screened
against
five
human
pathogenic
microbial
strains:
Escherichia
coli
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
Gram‐negative
bacteria,
Bacillus
subtilis
Staphylococcus
aureus
Gram‐positive
bacteria
yeast
Candida
albicans
using
agar
diffusion
method.
Compound
4
exhibited
moderate
antimicrobial
activity
all
tested
microorganisms
compared
positive
control
ciprofloxacin
fluconazole.
On
other
hand,
free
radical
scavenging
DPPH
assay
protocol
revealed
that
most
have
a
weak
reducing
activity.
Moreover,
8
docked
1KZN
protein
(DNA
gyrase),
3FYV
5V5Z
showing
ability
interact
key
amino
acid
residues
potential
act
inhibitors.
Language: Английский