Abstract
Several semi-synthetic bis- and mono- O-alkyl nocathiacin derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for antibacterial activity. Mono- O-alkyl N-hydroxyindole analogues 3a– l were prepared by regioselective alkylation. Bis- O-alkyl nocathiacins 4a– f were obtained by treatment with base and excess electrophile. A one-pot protection–alkylation–deprotection strategy was developed for the preparation of mono- O-alkyl hydroxypyridine analogues 5a, b. Most of the bis- and mono- O-alkyl nocathiacins maintained good in vitro activity but showed reduced in vivo efficacy when compared with the natural product. The excellent in vivo activity and improved water solubility of phosphate analogues 3m and 4g suggest their use as potential pro-drugs.
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