Synthesis and Positive Inotropic Activity of [1,2,4]Triazolo[4,3-A] Quinoxaline Derivatives Bearing Substituted Benzylpiperazine and Benzoylpiperazine Moieties
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molecules Article Synthesis and Positive Inotropic Activity of [1,2,4]Triazolo[4,3-a] Quinoxaline Derivatives Bearing Substituted Benzylpiperazine and Benzoylpiperazine Moieties Xue-Kun Liu 1,†, Long-Xu Ma 2,†, Zhi-Yu Wei 2, Xun Cui 3, Shi Zhan 4, Xiu-Mei Yin 2,* and Hu-Ri Piao 2,* 1 Tonghua Normal University , College of Pharmaceutical and Food Science, Tonghua 134002, China; [email protected] 2 Key Laboratory of Natural Resources of Changbai Mountain & Functional Molecules, Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; [email protected] (L.-X.M.); [email protected] (Z.-Y.W.) 3 College of Medicine, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; [email protected] 4 State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130000, China; [email protected] * Correspondences: [email protected] (X.-M.Y.); [email protected] (H.-R.P.); Tel.: +86-433-243-6019 (X.-M.Y.); +86-433-243-5003 (H.-R.P.); Fax: +86-433-243-5026 (X.-M.Y.); +86-433-243-5026 (H.-R.P.) † These authors contributed equally to this work. Academic Editor: Derek J. McPhee Received: 15 January 2017; Accepted: 8 February 2017; Published: 11 February 2017 Abstract: In an attempt to search for more potent positive inotropic agents, two series of [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a] quinoxaline derivatives bearing substituted benzylpiperazine and benzoylpiperazine moieties were synthesized and their positive inotropic activities evaluated by measuring left atrial stroke volume in isolated rabbit heart preparations. Several compounds showed favorable activities compared with the standard drug, milrinone. Compound 6c was the most potent agent, with an increased stroke volume of 12.53% ± 0.30% (milrinone: 2.46% ± 0.07%) at 3 × 10−5 M. The chronotropic effects of compounds having considerable inotropic effects were also evaluated. Keywords: [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a] quinoxaline; positive inotropic activity; stroke volume; atrium; milrinone 1. Introduction Glycosides such as digoxin are frequently prescribed cardiotonic agents used for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF). Unlike other CHF drugs, they do not increase mortality. However, the narrow safety margins associated with the use of digitalis compounds are serious problems because of the high frequency and severity of digitalis intoxication [1]. The discovery of amrinone led to the synthesis of several agents holding promise for CHF treatment as non-sympathomimetic, non-glycoside agents [2]. The phosphodiesterase-inhibiting agent milrinone has vasodilator and inotropic properties. It was approved for the treatment of CHF more than a decade ago. Nevertheless, the significant ventricular arrhythmias and tachycardia associated with elevated levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate limit the use of milrinone [3] as well as a newer agent, vesnarinone [4,5]. Therefore, newer positive inotropic agents with fewer side effects are needed [6]. Previously, we reported the identification of a [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-a]phthalazine derivative (compound A) with remarkable positive inotropic activities that could elicit an increased stroke Molecules 2017, 22, 273; doi:10.3390/molecules22020273 www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules Molecules 2017, 22, 273 2 of 9 adenosine monophosphate limit the use of milrinone [3] as well as a newer agent, vesnarinone [4,5]. MoleculesTherefore,2017, newer22, 273 positive inotropic agents with fewer side effects are needed [6]. 2 of 9 Previously, we reported the identification of a [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-a]phthalazine derivative (compound A) with remarkable positive inotropic activities that could elicit an increased stroke volumevolume of of 9.92% 9.92%± ± 0.09% (Figure1 1))[ [7].7]. To To further further optimize optimize compound compound AA, ,based based on on the the principles principles of ofbioisosterism, bioisosterism, we we replaced replaced the [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-a]phthalazine groupgroup withwith aa [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3- [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]a] quinoxalinequinoxaline group, group, and and simultaneously simultaneously changed changed the the substituents substituents on on the the phenyl phenyl ring ring of of the the benzyl benzyl moietymoiety at at the the 4-position 4-position of of the the piperazine piperazine ring, ring Thus,, Thus, 11 11 novel novel compounds compounds of of [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3- [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]a] quinoxalinequinoxaline derivativesderivatives bearingbearing substitutedsubstituted benzylpiperazinebenzylpiperazine moietiesmoieties (6a(6a––kk)) werewere synthesized.synthesized. Moreover,Moreover, to to investigate investigate the the effects effects of of benzylpiperazine benzylpiperazine on on activity, activity, we we introduced introduced a a carbonyl carbonyl group group atat the theα α-position-position of of the the benzyl benzyl group. group. Thus, Thus a, a series series of of [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3- [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]a quinoxaline] quinoxaline derivatives derivatives bearingbearing substituted substituted benzoylpiperazine benzoylpiperazine moietiesmoieties (7a(7a––ee)) were were also also designed designed and and screened screened for for their their inotropicinotropic activity. activity. FigureFigure 1. 1.Cardiotonic Cardiotonic agents agents used used for the for treatment the treatment of congestive of congestive heart failure heart (CHF) failure and (CHF) the previously and the reportedpreviously compound reportedA compound. A. 2.2. Results Results and and Discussion Discussion 2.1.2.1. Synthesis Synthesis TheThe reaction reaction sequence sequence for for the the synthesis synthesis of of16 16new new quinoxaline quinoxaline derivatives derivatives6a 6a––kkand and7a 7a–e–eis is outlinedoutlined in in Scheme Scheme1. 1. Benzene-1,2-diamine Benzene-1,2-diamine ( 1(1)) was was reacted reacted with with diethyl diethyl oxalate oxalate to to afford afford quinoxaline- quinoxaline- 2,3(12,3(1HH,4,4HH)-dione)-dione (2(2),), whichwhich waswas subsequently subsequently reactedreacted with with refluxing refluxing hydrazine hydrazine hydrate hydrate to to give give 3-hydrazono-3,4-dihydroquinoxalin-2(13-hydrazono-3,4-dihydroquinoxalin-2(1HH)-one)-one ((33).). Compound Compound 44 waswas prepared prepared from from compound compound 3 by3 byreaction reaction with with ethyl ethyl orthoformate. orthoformate. Compound Compound 5 was obtained5 was obtained by reacting by 4 reacting with refluxing4 with phosphorus refluxing phosphorusoxychloride oxychloride (POCl3). (POClThe nucleophilic3). The nucleophilic aromatic aromatic substitution substitution reactions reactions of of5 5 with variousvarious monosubstitutedmonosubstituted piperazines piperazines in in refluxing refluxing acetone acetone in in the the presence presence of of potassium potassium carbonate carbonate afforded afforded compoundscompounds6a 6a––kk.. Finally, Finally, compounds compounds 7a7a––ee werewere obtained obtained in in high high yield yield from from thethe reactions reactions of 5 ofwith5 withappropriate appropriate different different monosubstitute monosubstitutedd piperazines piperazines in refluxing in refluxing acetone acetonein the presence in the presenceof potassium of potassiumcarbonate. carbonate. Newly synt Newlyhesized synthesized derivatives derivatives 6a–k and 6a7a––ke andwere7a characterized–e were characterized by 1H-NMR, by 1 13H-NMR,C-NMR, − 13IRC-NMR, and mass IR spectral and mass data. spectral In general, data. IR In spectral general, data IR in spectral the ranges data ofin 1549–1457 the ranges cm− of1 and 1549–1457 1638–1620 cm cm1−1 andindicated 1638–1620 distinctive cm−1 indicatedfunctional distinctive groups such functional as −C=N and groups −C=O such stand as −forC=N derivatives and −C=O 6a–k stand and 7a for–e, derivativesrespectively.6a –Thek and (M 7a+ 1)–e peaks, respectively. in the mass The spectra (M + 1) for peaks these in compounds the mass spectra were in for agreement these compounds with their weremolecular in agreement formula. with their molecular formula. Molecules 2017 22 Molecules ,2017, 273, 22, 273 3 of 93 of 9 Scheme 1. Synthetic scheme for the synthesis of compound 6a–k and 7a–e. Reagents and conditions: Scheme 1. Synthetic scheme for the synthesis of compound 6a–k and 7a–e. Reagents and conditions: (a)C6H10O4, reflux, 4 h; (b) NH2NH2H2O, reflux, 4 h; (c) CH(OC2H5)3, reflux, 3 h; (d) POCl3, Methylbenzene/DMF,(a) C6H10O4, reflux, reflux, 4 h; 3(b h;) NH (e)2 monosubstitutedNH2H2O, reflux, piperazines,4 h; (c) CH(OC K2CO3,2H5)3, acetone,reflux, 3 reflux, h; (d) 5 POCl h; 3, Methylbenzene/DMF, reflux, 3 h; (e) monosubstituted piperazines, K2CO3, acetone, reflux,5 h; (f) monosubstituted piperazines, K2CO3, acetone, reflux, 8 h. (f) monosubstituted piperazines, K2CO3, acetone, reflux, 8 h. 2.2. Biological Evaluation 2.2. Biological Evaluation Seven of the 16 compounds tested displayed inotropic effects against isolated rabbit heart Seven of the 16 compounds tested displayed inotropic effects against isolated rabbit heart preparations (Table1). Compounds 6c, 6g, 6h, and 7c exhibited more potent effects compared with preparations (Table 1). Compounds 6c, 6g, 6h, and 7c exhibited more potent effects compared with milrinone (2.46% ± 0.3% at 3 × 10−5 M), among which compound 6c showed the most potent activity, milrinone (2.46% ± 0.3% at 3 × 10−5 M), among which compound 6c showed the most potent activity, with an increased stroke volume of 12.53% ± 0.30%. For compounds 6a–k, different substituents on the with an increased stroke volume of 12.53% ± 0.30%. For compounds 6a–k,