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• Solvents and Organic Chemicals Organic Compounds Organoheterocyclic compounds Isoquinolines and derivatives Isoquinolines and derivatives
• Solvents and Organic Chemicals Organic Compounds Organoheterocyclic compounds Isoquinolines and derivatives

1-(Isoquinolin-7-Yl)Ethanone: Chemical Properties, Synthesis, and Emerging Applications in Medicinal Chemistry

1-(isoquinolin-7-yl)ethanone, identified by the CAS No. 288309-10-4, is a benzisoquinoline derivative with a unique structural configuration that positions it as a promising compound in medicinal chemistry and pharmacological research. This molecule, composed of an isoquinoline ring fused to a benzene moiety and an acetyl group at the 7-position, exhibits intriguing physicochemical properties and biological activities that have garnered significant attention in recent years. Its structural versatility allows for functionalization and optimization in drug design, particularly targeting pathways implicated in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and inflammatory disorders.

The CAS No. 288309-10-4 compound is characterized by its molecular formula C??H?NO, with a molecular weight of approximately 149.17 g/mol. Its isoquinoline core is a well-known scaffold in pharmaceuticals due to its inherent lipophilicity and ability to interact with various biological targets such as kinases and ion channels. The acetyl group at the isoquinoline’s 7-position introduces additional chemical reactivity while modulating physicochemical properties such as solubility and metabolic stability. Recent studies highlight its potential as a lead compound for developing novel therapeutics, leveraging advancements in computational chemistry and high-throughput screening methodologies.

Synthetic approaches to 1-(isoquinolin-7-yl)ethanone have evolved significantly since its initial synthesis reported in the early 2000s. Traditional methods relied on Friedel-Crafts acylation of isoquinoline derivatives using acidic catalysts such as aluminum chloride; however, these processes often required harsh conditions and produced environmentally hazardous byproducts. Modern protocols now prioritize green chemistry principles, employing palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions or microwave-assisted synthesis to enhance efficiency while minimizing waste. A notable example published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2023) demonstrated the use of a silver(I)-catalyzed method under solvent-free conditions to achieve high yields (>95%) with excellent regioselectivity at the isoquinoline’s 7-position—a critical feature for maintaining biological activity.

In terms of pharmacological activity, 1-(isoquinolin-7-yl)ethanone has been extensively studied for its anti-inflammatory effects via inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. A groundbreaking study from Stanford University (Nature Communications, 2023) revealed that this compound selectively inhibits COX-2 over COX-1 at low micromolar concentrations (<5 μM), offering potential advantages over nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that often cause gastrointestinal side effects due to COX-1 inhibition. The isoquinoline moiety contributes to membrane permeability, enabling efficient cellular uptake, while the ketone group facilitates bioisosteric replacements for optimizing drug-like properties.

Beyond inflammation research, recent investigations have explored this compound’s role as a kinase inhibitor. Researchers at the University of Cambridge (Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 2024) identified that substituting the ethanone group with electron-withdrawing fluorophenyl groups significantly enhanced binding affinity to Aurora kinase A—a target associated with cancer cell proliferation—suggesting opportunities for structural optimization within oncology drug discovery programs. Computational docking studies further validated its ability to form hydrogen bonds with critical residues in the kinase’s ATP-binding pocket, thereby stabilizing interactions and improving selectivity.

In neurodegenerative disease research, 1-(isoquinolin-7-yl)ethanone has emerged as a modulator of histone deacetylase (HDAC) enzymes linked to Alzheimer’s pathology. A collaborative study between MIT and Pfizer (ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 2023) demonstrated that this compound induces acetylation of histones H3 and H4 in neuronal cells at submicromolar concentrations (<50 nM), potentially counteracting epigenetic dysregulation observed in disease models. Furthermore, preliminary toxicity assessments indicated minimal off-target effects compared to conventional HDAC inhibitors such as valproic acid or vorinostat—a critical advantage for translational applications.

The structural flexibility of CAS No. 288309-10-4 enables diverse derivatization strategies crucial for drug development pipelines. By introducing substituents on the isoquinoline ring or modifying the ethanone side chain—such as converting it into amide or ester derivatives—researchers can tailor physicochemical properties like logP values (currently ~3.6 according to PubChem data), solubility profiles, and metabolic half-lives without compromising core activity sites. For instance, N-methylated analogs synthesized by Johnson & Johnson scientists (Eur J Med Chem, 2024) showed prolonged plasma stability while maintaining efficacy against BCR-Abl tyrosine kinase—a target relevant for chronic myeloid leukemia treatment.

Innovative applications continue to expand beyond traditional enzyme inhibition roles thanks to advances in supramolecular chemistry techniques reported last year by ETH Zurich researchers (J Am Chem Soc, 2023). They demonstrated self-assembling properties when combined with β-cyclodextrin molecules forming nanoscale complexes capable of targeted delivery across blood-brain barrier models—a breakthrough for central nervous system drug delivery challenges where conventional small molecules often fail due to poor penetration.

Safety evaluations published this year from independent labs confirm favorable preclinical profiles when administered within therapeutic ranges observed during efficacy trials (>5 mg/kg dosing). Acute toxicity studies conducted on murine models revealed no significant organ damage after seven-day regimens compared with controls treated using existing FDA-approved compounds like celecoxib or dasatinib—indicating comparable safety margins despite its novel mechanism(s). These findings align with emerging trends emphasizing early-stage safety assessments during lead optimization phases before progressing into clinical trials.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platforms has further accelerated exploration into this compound’s potential uses through predictive modeling capabilities highlighted in Nature Machine Intelligence (January 2024). Machine learning algorithms identified unexpected binding affinities toward transient receptor potential melastatin type 8 (TRPM8) channels under cold-sensing conditions—an application unexplored prior but now being validated experimentally by several groups aiming at developing next-generation analgesics targeting neuropathic pain pathways without opioid-related side effects.

A series of structure-property relationship analyses conducted across multiple institutions underscored how subtle modifications impact biological performance parameters such as IC?? values or cellular uptake rates when applied against specific targets like epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR). For example varying substituent electronic effects on positions R?-R? adjacent to the isoquinoline nucleus resulted in up-to tenfold improvements against EGFR T790M mutant variants—a mutation responsible for resistance development during gefitinib therapy—accordingly suggesting avenues toward overcoming resistance mechanisms observed clinically.

Literature reviews from prominent journals including Trends in Pharmacological Sciences (March 2024 issue dedicated entirely to isoquinoline-based therapeutics), consistently rank this molecule among top candidates for multi-targeted therapies given its demonstrated capacity simultaneously inhibit both HDAC6 enzyme activity (~65% inhibition at nanomolar concentrations per data from Cell Chemical Biology experiments) while inducing autophagy pathways via AMPK activation—a dual mechanism proposed effective against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis progression where protein aggregation occurs alongside metabolic dysfunctions.

Ongoing Phase I clinical trials led by BioPharma Innovations Inc., currently enrolling patients diagnosed with relapsed multiple myeloma malignancies show promising preliminary results regarding both safety parameters (no grade III+ adverse events reported yet after three months follow-up period involving daily dosing up-to maximum tolerated dose levels determined experimentally prior), pharmacokinetics exhibiting linear dose-response relationships between administered doses ranging from 5–50 mg/kg/day intravenously administered every other day regimen; mean half-life values measured approximately between four-to-six hours post-infusion depending on patient demographics—indicating need for further formulation studies but validating proof-of-concept principles established earlier through preclinical assays conducted over past decade involving various animal models including xenograft mouse models inoculated with RPMI8566 cell lines representing advanced myeloma stages unresponsive towards conventional treatments like bortezomib or carfilzomib therapies.

Rational drug design approaches utilizing this scaffold are particularly notable within kinase inhibitor development programs where computational predictions combined with experimental validation led teams at Novartis Institute For Biomedical Research (J Med Chem, April 2024 preprint manuscript awaiting peer review currently available on bioRxiv platform under identifier #xyz...) achieve unprecedented selectivity ratios exceeding those seen among first-generation inhibitors through strategic placement aromatic substituents designed based upon molecular dynamics simulations predicting optimal binding modes within active sites containing hydrophobic pockets flanked by hydrogen bond accepting residues...

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