New Approach to Synthesize Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical 6-(N-Alkyl(Aryl)Amino)- and 6-(N,N-Dialkyl(Aryl)Amino)-2,4-Bis(Alkyl(Aryl)Thio)Pyrimidines as anti-Platelet Agents

Abstract

A new and straightforward procedure has been developed for the preparation of symmetrical and unsymmetrical 6-(N-alkyl(aryl)amino)- and 6-(N,N-bisalkyl(aryl)amino)-2,4-bis(alkyl(aryl)thio)pyrimidines. The two identical or different alkylthio groups were successfully introduced into the pyrimidine ring of 4-amino-6-hydroxy-2- mercaptopyrimidine via S-alkylation with alkyl halides, and via a nucleophilic displacement with sodium alkylmercaptides, affording the key intermediate symmetrical and unsymmetrical 2,4-bis(alkyl(aryl)thio)-6-aminopyrimidines. Subsequently, N-alkylation of the 2,4-bis(alkyl(aryl)thio)-6-aminopyrimidines with alkyl halides conveniently gave the desired products. The human anti-platelet activities of all the synthesized new compounds were also evaluated.

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Keywords:

• Pyrimidines
• nucleophilic displacement
• N-alkylation
• anti-platelet activity