Design, synthesis, and biologic evaluation of some novel N-arylpyrazole derivatives as cytotoxic agents

Abstract

A series of novel N-arylpyrazole derivatives, 5a–5i, were achieved from substituted phenylacetic acid via Vilsmeier–Haack reaction, hydrolysis, condensation, and aromatic substitution reaction. Their chemical structures were confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, FTIR, HRMS, and elemental analysis. The newly synthesized compounds were tested for their in vitro cytotoxic activity against Bel-7402, KB, HL-60, and BGC-823 cell lines and found to possess moderate activity.