University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (3): 316-326.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202309091

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Efficient Rapid Synthesis and Antibacterial Activities of Tosylhydrazones: A Recommended Innovative Chemistry Experiment for Undergraduate Medical University

Jingjie Tang2, Luying Xie2, Jiayu Liu3, Shangyu Shi2, Xinyu Sun2, Jiayang Lin2, Qikun Yang2, Chuan'ang Yu2, Zecheng Wang2, Yingying Wang1,*(), Zengyang Xie1,*()   

  1. 1 Laboratory of New Antitumor Drug Molecular Design & Synthesis, College of Basic Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, China
    2 Clinical Medicine College, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, China
    3 The Second Clinical Medicine College, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, China
  • Received:2023-09-25 Accepted:2023-11-03 Published:2023-11-14
  • Contact: Yingying Wang, Zengyang Xie E-mail:wangyyjnmc@126.com;xiezy@mail.jnmc.edu.cn

Abstract:

In the teaching process of the organic chemistry experiment, the content typically involves the synthesis or extraction of a certain compound, often lacking in structural identification and property testing of the target compound. To improve the quality of organic chemistry experimental teaching, and cultivate students' scientific research literacy and innovation ability, commercially available aldehydes, ketones and p-toluenesulfonyl hydrazide are used as reactants. N-tosylhydrazone derivatives were effectively synthesized within 1 min under solvent-free conditions by using a grinding method at room temperature, and the structure and properties of the products were also studied. Compounds 3i and 3h have the best inhibitory effect against Escherichia coli during antibacterial experimental research. The experiment, encompassing synthesis, TLC detection, and column chromatography operations, serves to hone students' operational skills in organic compound synthesis, purification, and structural identification. Students are required to consult literature independently and proficiently utilize software tools like Origin, ChemDraw and MestRec, which fosters their ability to analyze and resolve problems. This improved experimental framework, aimed at elevating students' comprehensive qualities, is well-suited for the foundational organic chemistry experimental teaching.

Key words: Solvent-free conditions, Tosylhydrazones, Grinding method, Antibacterial properties