Cell proliferation activity delineated by molecular docking of four new compounds isolated from the aerial parts of Suaeda monoica Forssk. ex. J.F. Gmel.

Using different chromatographic methods, four new compounds were isolated from the aerial parts of Suaeda monoica (Chenopodiaceae) along with 2-hydroxy-1-naphthoic acid (SCM-3). The structures of the new compounds were established as 6'-hydroxy-10'-geranilanyl naphtha-1-oate (SMC-1), 4,4,8ß,10ß-Tetramethyl-9ß-isobutanyl decalin-13-ol-13-O-ß-D-xylopyranoside (SCM-2), 6'-(2-hydroxynaphthalen-3-yl) hexanoic acid (SCM-4) and 1'-(2-Methoxy-3-naphthyl)-4'-(2''-methylbenzoyl)-n-butane (SMC-5) by IR, EIMS and NMR (1 & 2D) analyses. All compounds (50 µg/mL) were tested for cell proliferative potential on cultured human liver cell HepG2 cells by MTT assay. The results revealed a marked cell proliferative potential of all compounds (1.42-1.48 fold) as compared to untreated control. The results of molecular docking and binding with specific proteins such as PTEN (Phosphatase and Tensin homolog) and p53 also justify the cell proliferative potential of the isolated compounds. Glide program with Schrodinger suit 2018 was used to evaluate the binding between SMC compounds and proteins (PTEN and p53). The binding affinity of all compounds was in order of 104-105 M-1 towards both PTEN and p53. All the SMC compounds have been found to bind at the active site of PTEN, thereby may prevent the binding of phosphatidylinositiol 3,4,5-triphosphate (PI3P). In the locked position, PTEN would not be able to hydrolyze PI3P and hence the PI3P regulated signaling pathway remains active. Similarly, SMC molecules were found to interact with the amino acid residues (Ser99, Thr170, Gly199, and Asp224) which are critically involved in the formation of tetrameric p53. The blockage of p53 to attain its active conformation thus may prevent the recruitment of p53 on DNA and hence may promote cell proliferation.

Comparative evaluation of cytotoxic, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the crude extracts of three Plectranthus species grown in Saudi Arabia.

Natural products from medicinal plants represent major resource of novel therapeutic substances for combating serious diseases including cancers and microbial infections. The genus Plectranthus (Family: Labiatae) represents a large and widespread group of species with a diversity of traditional uses in treatment of various ailments. Therefore, this research study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of three Plectranthus species growing in Saudi Arabia namely P. cylindraceus Hocst. ex Benth., P. asirensis JRI Wood and P. barbatus Andrews. Moreover, this work focused on the isolation of the active constituents responsible for the activities from the most active Plectranthus species. The extracts were tested for their cytotoxic activity against three cancer cell lines (Hela, HepG2 and HT-29), using MTT-test, antimicrobial activity against Gram positive, Gram negative bacterial and fungal strains using broth micro-dilution assay for minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations (MIC and MBC) and antioxidant activity using scavenging activity of DPPH radical and ß-carotene-linoleic acid methods. The ethanolic extracts of the Plectranthus species showed remarkable cytotoxic activity against all cancer cell lines with IC50 values ranging between 10.1 ±â€¯0.33 to 102.6 ±â€¯8.66 µg/mL and a great and antimicrobial activity with MIC values between 62.5 and 250 µg/mL. In addition, the three Plectranthus species showed almost moderate antioxidant activity. The most interesting cytotoxic and antimicrobial results were observed with the extract of P. barbatus. Consequently, this extract was partitioned between water and n-hexane, chloroform and n-butanol and tested. The cytotoxic activity resided predominantly in the n-hexane and chloroform fractions. The analysis of the chloroform fraction led to the isolation of four diterpenoid compounds, two of labdane- and two of abietane-type, which were identified as coleonol B, forskolin, sugiol and 5,6-dehydrosugiol. Purification of the n-hexane fraction led to isolation of a major abietane-type diterpene, which was identified as ferruginol. Sugiol, 5,6-dehydrosugiol and ferruginol were isolated for the first time from P. barbatus in this study. The isolated diterpenoids showed variable cytotoxic effects with IC50 values between 15.1 ±â€¯2.03 and 242 ±â€¯13.3 µg/mL, a great antimicrobial activity with MIC values between 15.6 and 129 µg/mL and a total antioxidant activity ranging from 23.1 ±â€¯2.9 to 69.2 ±â€¯3.8%.

Phytochemical analysis and anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of Loranthus acaciae Zucc. Grown in Saudi Arabia.

The Loranthus genus has been demonstrated to be used in the treatment of wide range of diseases e.g. diabetes, inflammations and cancers. Many species of Loranthus represent a major source of biologically active constituents. Therefore, our study was carried out to investigate the anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Loranthus acaciae Zucc. (Loranthaceae) grown in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, our research concerned the guided-fractionation and isolation of possible active compounds from this species. The crude ethanolic extract and its n-hexane, chloroform and n-butanol fractions were investigated for antidiabetic activity utilizing two methods namely, in alloxan-induced diabetic rats and glucose tolerance test in normal rats. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory activity was studied by the carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema method while DPPH free radical scavenging and ß-carotene bleaching assays were utilized to determine the antioxidant activity. Various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques were utilized for the isolation and characterization of the active compounds. Our results exhibited that the crude extract and chloroform fraction has the greatest hypoglycemic and antidiabetic effects. The chloroform fraction and crude extract produced at a dose of 500 mg/kg a significant hypoglycemic effect in diabetic rats with 47.0 and 33.6% reduction in blood sugar levels and in normoglycemic rats 35.6 and 35.4% respectively. A potent anti-inflammatory effect (67.2% at 500 mg/kg) was detected for the chloroform fraction. In addition, the chloroform fraction exhibited a high antioxidative and DPPH-radical inhibitory activity (85.4 and 88.3% respectively). The phytochemical analysis of L. acaciae led to the isolation and characterization of four compounds namely, quercetin 3-O-ß-D-glucopyranoside (compound 1), quercetin 3-O-ß-(6-O-galloyl)-glucopyranoside (compound 2), (-) catechin (compound 3), and catechin 7-O-gallate (compound 4). Among these compounds quercetin 3-O-ß-D- glucopyranoside, quercetin 3-O-ß-(6-O-galloyl)-glucopyranoside and catechin 7-O-gallate, are isolated for the first time from this plant.

Glycyrrhiza glabra HPLC fractions: identification of Aldehydo Isoophiopogonone and Liquirtigenin having activity against multidrug resistant bacteria.

BACKGROUND: Medicinal plants have been founded as traditional herbal medicine worldwide. Most of the plant's therapeutic properties are due to the presence of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, glycosides, tannins and volatile oil. METHODS: The present investigation analyzed the High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) fractions of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Aqueous, Chloroform, Ethanol and Hexane) against multidrug resistant human bacterial pathogens (Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). All the fractions showed antibacterial activity, were subjected to LC MS/MS analysis for identification of bioactive compounds. RESULTS: Among total HPLC fractions of G. glabra (n = 20), three HPLC fractions showed potential activity against multidrug resistant (MDR) bacterial isolates. Fraction 1 (F1) of aqueous extracts, showed activity against A. baumannii (15 ± 0.5 mm). F4 from hexane extract of G. glabra showed activity against S. aureus (10 ± 0.2 mm). However, F2 from ethanol extract exhibited activity against S. aureus (10 ± 0.3 mm). These active fractions were further processed by LC MS/MS analysis for the identification of compounds. Ellagic acid was identified in the F1 of aqueous extract while 6-aldehydo-isoophiopogonone was present in F4 of hexane extract. Similarly, Liquirtigenin was identified in F2 of ethanol. CONCLUSIONS: Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts HPLC fractions showed anti-MDR activity. Three bioactive compounds were identified in the study. 6-aldehydo-isoophiopogonone and Liquirtigenin were for the first time reported in G. glabra. Further characterization of the identified compounds will be helpful for possible therapeutic uses against infectious diseases caused by multidrug resistant bacteria.

Chemical Composition, In Vitro Antimicrobial, Free-Radical-Scavenging and Antioxidant Activities of the Essential Oil of Leucas inflata Benth.

The essential oil of Leucas inflata Balf.f. (Lamiaceae), collected in Yemen, was analyzed using gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. Forty-three components were recognized, representing 89.2% of the total oil. The L. inflata volatile oil was found to contain a high percentage of aliphatic acids (51.1%). Hexadecanoic acid (32.8%) and n-dodecanoic acid (7.8%) were identified as the major compounds. Oxygenated monoterpenes were distinguished as the second significant group of constituents (16.0%). Camphor (6.1%) and linalool (3.2%) were found to be the main components among the oxygenated monoterpenes. In addition, the volatile oil was assessed for its antimicrobial activity against four bacterial strains and one yeast species using broth micro-dilution assay for minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC). In addition, antioxidant activity was measured utilizing the anti-radical activity of the sable free radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ß-Carotene-linoleic acid assays. The oil of L. inflata showed an excellent antibacterial activity against only the tested Gram-positive bacteria with a MIC-value of 0.81 mg/mL. Furthermore, the oil demonstrated, at a concentration of 1 mg/mL, a weak to moderate antiradical and antioxidant activity of 38% and 32%, respectively.

New Cytotoxic Seco-Type Triterpene and Labdane-Type Diterpenes from Nuxia oppositifolia.

Chromatographic purification of the n-hexane and dichloromethane extracts of Nuxia oppositifolia aerial parts, growing in Saudi Arabia, resulted in the isolation and characterization of three new labdane-type diterpene acids, 2ß-acetoxy-labda-7-en-15-oic acid (1), 2ß-acetoxy-7-oxolabda-8-en-15-oic acid (2), 2ß-acetoxy-6-oxolabda-7-en-15-oic acid (3), and one new seco-triterpene, 3,4-seco olean-12-en-3,30 dioic acid (4), together with 10 known lupane, oleanane and ursane-type triterpenes, as well as the common phytosterols, ß-sitosterol and stigmasterol (5-16). Their structures have been assigned on the basis of different spectroscopic techniques including 1D and 2D NMR. Moreover, 13 of the isolated compounds were tested on the human cancer cell lines HeLa (cervical), A549 (lung) and MDA (breast), and most of the compounds showed potent cytotoxic activities in vitro.

Antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant compounds from Premna resinosa growing in Saudi Arabia.

CONTEXT: Premna resinosa (Hochst.) Schauer (Lamiaceae) is used in many places to treat bronchitis, respiratory illness and convulsions of the rib cage. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of P. resinosa, and isolates some responsible constituents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The methanol extract of P. resinosa aerial parts and its fractions (n-hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and n-butanol) were tested. Antimicrobial activity was tested using microdilution method against three Gram-positive and four Gram-negative bacteria. The tested concentrations ranged from 4000 to 7.8 µg/mL and MIC values were determined after 24 h incubation. Anticancer activity was evaluated against three human cancer cell lines (Daoy, HepG2 and SK-MEL28) using MTT assay. Antioxidant activity was investigated by DPPH scavenging method and ß-carotene-linoleic acid assay. RESULTS: The greatest antimicrobial activity was exhibited by n-hexane fraction (MIC 10 µg/mL) against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Shigella flexneri. The n-hexane fraction induced the greatest cytotoxic activity against Daoy, HepG2, and SK-MEL28 cell lines with IC50 values of 9.0, 8.5 and 13.2, respectively. Moreover, the dichloromethane and ethyl acetate fractions showed the highest antioxidant potential. A bioassay-guided fractionation led to the isolation and characterization of seven compounds for the first time, namely, quercetin (1), 3-methoxy quercetin (2), kaempferol (3), 3-methoxy kaempferol (4), myricetin 3,7,3'-trimethyl ether (5), lupeol (6), and stigmasterol (7). CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that P. resinosa is a source for antimicrobial and cytotoxic compounds. However, further work is required to isolate other active principles and to determine the mechanism of action.

A novel monocyclic triterpenoid and a norsesquaterpenol from the aerial parts of Suaeda monoica Forssk. ex J.F. Gmel with cell proliferative potential.

Suaeda monoica Forssk. ex J.F. Gmel (Chenopodiaceae), a mangrove herb, is distributed in tropical Africa, Arabian Peninsula, India, Pakistan, Palestine and Jordan. The plant parts are used to treat sore throat, hepatitis, wounds, rheumatism, paralysis, asthma, snakebites, skin disease and ulcer. Two new phytoconstituents characterized as 13,17-octahydropentalene-4,4,10,23-tetramethyl-17,21-diisopropyl-tetradecahydrocyclo-[a]-phenanthrene-(14), 20(23), 21(30)-trien-5α-ol (SMC-3) and [1,4,4-trimethyl-cyclopent-1(5)-enyl]-9,10,17,21-tetramethyl-9α-ol-16α (17α)-epoxy heptadecan-6,10-dione (SMC-4) belong to the class norsesquaterpenol and monocyclic triterpenoid, respectively, along with two known compounds 3-epi-lupeol (SMC-1) and 4-cyclopentylpyrocatechol (SMC-2) have been isolated from the ethanol extract of aerial parts of S. monoica using normal and reverse phase column as well as planar chromatography. The spectroscopic studies including 1D, 2D NMR (DEPT, COSY, HMBC and HSQC) aided by EIMS mass and IR spectra were used to establish their structures. All the four compounds were tested for cytotoxicity on cultured HepG2 cells and for cell proliferation activities. The results revealed no cytotoxicity even at highest (6.25-50 µg/ml) dose of all the four compounds. The compound SMC-1 showed prominent cell proliferative activity as compared to other SMC compounds.

New acyclic secondary metabolites from the biologically active fraction of Albizia lebbeck flowers.

The total extract of Albizia lebbeck flowers was examined in vivo for its possible hepatoprotective activity in comparison with the standard drug silymarin at two doses. The higher dose expressed promising activity especially in reducing the levels of AST, ALT and bilirubin. Fractionation via liquid-liquid partition and reexamination of the fractions revealed that the n-butanol fraction was the best in improving liver biochemical parameters followed by the n-hexane fraction. However, serum lipid parameters were best improved with CHCl3 fraction. The promising biological activity results initiated an intensive chromatographic purification of A. lebbeck flowers fractions. Two compounds were identified from natural source for the first time, the acyclic farnesyl sesquiterpene glycoside1-O-[6-O-α-l-arabinopyranosyl-ß-d-glucopyranoside]-(2E,6E-)-farnesol (6) and the squalene derivative 2,3-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene (9), in addition to eight compounds reported here for the first time from the genus Albizia; two benzyl glycosides, benzyl 1-O-ß-d-glucopyranoside (1) and benzyl 6-O-α-l-arabinopyranosyl ß-d-glucopyranoside (2); three acyclic monoterpene glycosides, linalyl ß-d-glucopyranoside (3) and linalyl 6-O-α-l-arabinopyranosyl-ß-d-glucopyranoside (4); (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoate-6-O-α-l arabinopyranosyl-ß-d-glucopyranoside (5), two oligoglycosides, n-hexyl-α-l arabinopyranosyl-(1 â†’ 6)-ß-d-glucopyranoside (creoside) (7) and n-octyl α-l-arabinopyranosyl-(1 â†’ 6)-ß-d-glucopyranoside (rhodiooctanoside) (8); and ethyl fructofuranoside (10). The structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated based on extensive examination of their spectroscopic 1D and 2D-NMR, MS, UV, and IR data. It is worth mentioning that, some of the isolated linalol glycoside derivatives were reported as aroma precursors.

A hepatonephro-protective phenolic-rich extract from red onion (Allium cepa L.) peels.

Onion peel is a common bio-waste, occasionally used in traditional medicine in treatment of liver ailment and inflammation. However, a phytochemical and biological study is further required to provide the scientific evidence for this use. A phenolic-rich extract of red onion peels (coded as ACPE) was primarily prepared and then subjected to chromatographic separation. From the extract, six phenolic antioxidant compounds along with two phytosterols were isolated and identified by means of spectroscopic (NMR and MS) analyses. The in vivo protective activity of the ACPE against the oxidative stress induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) free radicals, in liver and kidney, was assessed in rats. Relative to the CCl4-challenged animals, pre-treatment with ACPE could significantly ameliorate the hepatonephrolinked serum and tissue markers in a dose-dependent response. The flavonol- and phenolic acid-based nature of constituents, the high phenolic content (72.33±5.30 mg gallic acid equivalent per one gram) and the significant antioxidant capacity (>1/3 potency of rutin) of ACPE may be thus attributed strongly to the hepatonephro-protective and anti-inflammatory effect of ACPE. The results suggest that red onion peels can serve as a convenient and cost-effective source of high-value antioxidant nutraceuticals for protection against oxidative stress-related disorders.

Cytotoxic Compounds from the Saudi Red Sea Sponge Xestospongia testudinaria.

Bioassay-guided fractionation of the organic extract of the Red Sea sponge Xestospongia testudinaria led to the isolation of 13 compounds including two new sterol esters, xestosterol palmitate (2) and xestosterol ester of l6'-bromo-(7'E,11'E,l5'E)-hexadeca-7',11',l5'-triene-5',13'-diynoic acid (4), together with eleven known compounds: xestosterol (1), xestosterol ester of 18'-bromooctadeca-7'E,9'E-diene-7',15'-diynoic acid (3), and the brominated acetylenic fatty acid derivatives, (5E,11E,15E,19E)-20-bromoeicosa-5,11,15,19-tetraene-9,17-diynoic acid (5), 18,18-dibromo-(9E)-octadeca-9,17-diene-5,7-diynoic acid (6), 18-bromooctadeca-(9E,17E)-diene-7,15-diynoic acid (7), 18-bromooctadeca-(9E,13E,17E)-triene-7,15-diynoic acid (8), l6-bromo (7E,11E,l5E)hexadeca-7,11,l5-triene-5,13-diynoic acid (9), 2-methylmaleimide-5-oxime (10), maleimide-5-oxime (11), tetillapyrone (12), and nortetillapyrone (13). The chemical structures of the isolated compounds were accomplished using one- and two-dimensional NMR, infrared and high-resolution electron impact mass spectroscopy (1D, 2D NMR, IR and HREIMS), and by comparison with the data of the known compounds. The total alcoholic and n-hexane extracts showed remarkable cytotoxic activity against human cervical cancer (HeLa), human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG-2), and human medulloblastoma (Daoy) cancer cell lines. Interestingly, the dibrominated C18-acetylenic fatty acid (6) exhibited the most potent growth inhibitory activity against these cancer cell lines followed by Compounds 7 and 9. Apparently, the dibromination of the terminal olefinic moiety has an enhanced effect on the cytotoxic activity.

In-Vitro dual inhibition of protein glycation, and oxidation by some Arabian plants.

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder of epidemic proportion, projected to become the major cause of morbidity and mortality in the world in future. Despite extensive research in understanding this disease at molecular level, and the discovery of new drugs, diabetes and its complications remain largely untreated. Many of the late diabetic complications are associated with the glycation of proteins in the body. Natural flora has long been a rich source for therapeutic agents, especially against diabetes. The present study deals with the anti-glycation properties of some medicinally important plants of Arabian region. METHODS: Twenty-six medicinal plants, commonly found in different regions of Arabian Peninsula, were evaluated for their protein anti-glycation activity by using BSA-MG glycation assay in-vitro. The extracts were incubated with BSA and MG at 37 °C for 9 days, each sample was then examined for the presence of fluorescence (λex 330 nm, and λem 420 nm), which represent the extent of protein glycation. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by using 1,1-diphenyl- 2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), iron chelation, and superoxide radical scavenging asaays. RESULTS: The data revealed that out of 26 medicinal plants, five plants viz. Sida cordifolia, Plumbago zeylanica, Tribulus terrestris, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Rosa indica were active against the in-vitro protein glycation with IC50 values between 0.408- 1.690 mg/mL. Among the active plants, Glycyrrhiza glabra L. was found to be the most potent (IC50 = 0.408 ± 0.027 mg/mL), followed by Rosa indica (IC50 = 0.596 ± 0.0179 mg/mL), and Sida cordifolia L. (IC50 = 0.63 ± 0.009 mg/mL). The antioxidant potential of these plant extracts were also determined by using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), iron chelation, and superoxide anion radical scavenging assays. Among five plants, Sida cordifolia exhibited a potent anti-oxidant activity in both DPPH and superoxide anion radical scavenging assays (IC50 = 0.005 ± 0.0004, and 0.078 ± 0.002 mg/mL, respectively), followed by Rosa indica (IC50 = 0.023 ± 0.0005 and 0.141 ± 0.003 mg/mL, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Protein glycation in hyperglycemic conditions involve oxidative changes. Therefore dual inhibition of protein glycation and oxidation are desirable properties in any test substance investigated for therapeutic purposes.

In vitro antiprotozoal activity of abietane diterpenoids isolated from Plectranthus barbatus Andr.

Chromatographic separation of the n-hexane extract of the aerial part of Plectranthus barbatus led to the isolation of five abietane-type diterpenes: dehydroabietane (1); 5,6-didehydro-7-hydroxy-taxodone (2); taxodione (3); 20-deoxocarnosol (4) and 6α,11,12,-trihydroxy-7ß,20-epoxy-8,11,13-abietatriene (5). The structures were determined using spectroscopic methods including one- and two-dimensional NMR methods. Compounds (1)-(3) and (5) are isolated here for the first time from the genus Plectranthus. The isolated abietane-type diterpenes tested in vitro for their antiprotozoal activity against erythrocytic schizonts of Plasmodium falciparum, intracellular amastigotes of Leishmania infantum and Trypanosoma cruzi and free trypomastigotes of T. brucei. Cytotoxicity was determined against fibroblast cell line MRC-5. Compound (2) 5,6-didehydro-7-hydroxy-taxodone showed remarkable activity with acceptable selectivity against P. falciparum (IC50 9.2 µM, SI 10.4) and T. brucei (IC50 1.9 µM, SI 50.5). Compounds (3)-(5) exhibited non-specific antiprotozoal activity due to high cytotoxicity. Compound (1) dehydroabietane showed no antiprotozoal potential.

GC and GC/MS analysis of essential oil composition of the endemic Soqotraen Leucas virgata Balf.f. and its antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Leucas virgata Balf.f. (Lamiaceae) was collected from the Island Soqotra (Yemen) and its essential oil was obtained by hydrodistillation. The chemical composition of the oil was investigated by GC and GC-MS. Moreover, the essential oil was evaluated for its antimicrobial activity against two Gram-positive bacteria, two Gram-negative bacteria, and one yeast species by using broth micro-dilution assay for minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and antioxidant activity by measuring the scavenging activity of the DPPH radical. The investigation led to the identification of 43 constituents, representing 93.9% of the total oil. The essential oil of L. virgata was characterized by a high content of oxygenated monoterpenes (50.8%). Camphor (20.5%) exo-fenchol (3.4%), fenchon (5.4%), and borneol (3.1%) were identified as the main components. Oxygenated sesquiterpenes were found as the second major group of compounds (21.0%). ß-Eudesmol (6.1%) and caryophyllene oxide (5.1%) were the major compounds among oxygenated sesquiterpenes. The results of the antimicrobial assay showed that the oil exhibited a great antibacterial activity against the tested S. aureus, B. subtilis, and E. coli. No activity was found against P. aeruginosa and C. albicans. Moreover, the DPPH-radical scavenging assay exhibited only a moderate antioxidant activity (31%) for the oil at the highest concentration tested (1 mg/mL).

1-(3-Ethyl-phen-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-pyridine-3-carbonitrile.

In the title compound, C(16)H(16)N(2)O, the essentially planar 1,2-dihydro-pyridine ring [maximum deviation = 0.021 (1) Å] makes a dihedral angle of 85.33 (8)° with the benzene ring. In the crystal, mol-ecules are linked into a chain along the b axis via C-H⋯O inter-actions.

(E)-3-Dimethyl-amino-1-(2,5-dimethyl-thio-phen-3-yl)prop-2-en-1-one.

In the title compound, C(11)H(15)NOS, the 3-(dimethyl-amino)-prop-2-en-1-one unit is approximately planar [maximum deviation = 0.0975 (14) Å] and its mean plane of seven non-H atoms makes a dihedral angle of 6.96 (10)° with the thio-phene ring. In the crystal, mol-ecules are linked by pairs of C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds into inversion dimers with R(2) (2)(14) ring motifs. The dimers are stacked along the c axis through C-H⋯π inter-actions. The two methyl groups, attached to the thio-phene ring and the amino N atom, are each disordered over two orientations, with site-occupancy ratios of 0.59 (4):0.41 (4) and 0.74 (4):0.26 (4), respectively.

(E)-4-Amino-N-(1,2-dihydro-pyridin-2-yl-idene)benzene-sulfonamide nitro-methane monosolvate.

In the title solvate, C(11)H(11)N(3)O(2)S·CH(3)NO(2), the dihedral angle between the benzene ring and the N-containing ring is 85.94 (11)°, and an approximate V shape arises for the sulfonamide mol-ecule. In the crystal, N-H⋯O and N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds and weak C-H⋯O inter-actions link the sulfonamide mol-ecules into a three-dimensional network. The nitro-methane solvent mol-ecules are located in the inter-stitial sites in the sulfonamide network.

Absolute configuration of (1S,2S)-3-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-thia-zolo[2,3-b]quinazolin-5-one.

The absolute structure of the molecule in the crystal of the title compound, C(17)H(14)N(2)OS, was determined by the refinement of the Flack parameter to 0.0 (2) based on 1011 Friedel pairs. The quinazoline ring is essentially planar, with a maximum deviation of 0.037 (2) Å. The thia-zole ring is distorted from planarity [maximum deviation = 0.168 (2) Å] and adopts a slightly twisted envelope conformation, with the C atom as the flap atom. The central thia-zole ring makes dihedral angles of 7.01 (8) and 76.80 (10)° with the quinazoline and phenyl rings, respectively. The corresponding angle between the quinazoline and phenyl rings is 3.74 (9)°. In the crystal, there are no classical hydrogen bonds but stabilization is provided by weak C-H⋯π inter-actions, involving the centroids of the phenyl rings.

3-[(1-Hy-droxy-1-phenyl-propan-2-yl)amino]-5,5-dimethyl-cyclo-hex-2-enone.

The asymmetric unit of the title compound, C(17)H(23)NO(2), consists of two crystallographically independent mol-ecules (A and B). The cyclo-hexene rings in both mol-ecules adopt an envelope conformation. In the crystal, independent mol-ecules, A and B, are each linked by inter-molecular bifurcated (N,O)-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, generating R(2) (1)(7) ring motifs and forming infinite chains along the b axis.

(3Z,3'Z)-3,3'-(3,5-Dimethyl-furan-2,4-diyl)bis-(4-hy-droxy-pent-3-en-2-one).

In the title mol-ecule, C(16)H(20)O(5), the two 4-hy-droxy-pent-3-en-2-one units are essentially planar, with r.m.s. deviations of 0.0183 (2) and 0.0134 (2) Šfor the non-H atoms, and make dihedral angles of 81.20 (10) and 84.44 (10)° with the central furan ring. The dihedral angle between these two side units is 22.06 (9)°. Two intra-molecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds generate two S(6) ring motifs. A weak inter-molecular C-H⋯O inter-action is also observed.