Preparation and characterization of novel 4-bromo-3,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide and the analogous phosphorus heterocycles or phospha sugars

4-Bromo-3,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide ( 3c) was first synthesized from 3,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide ( 2c) by a bromo-radical substitution reaction occurred at C-4 position by NBS and AIBN. The novel phospha sugar analogue exerted high anti-proliferative effect on U937 cells evaluated by MTT in vitro methods and was much more efficient than that of Gleevec®, which is known as a molecule targeting chemotherapeutical agent. 4-Bromo-3,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide ( 3c) was first synthesized from 3,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide ( 2c) by a bromo-radical substitution reaction occurred at C-4 position by N-bromosuccinimide and 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile. The novel phospha sugar analogue 3c exerted high anti-proliferative effect on U937 cells evaluated by MTT in vitro methods and was much more efficient than that of Gleevec®, which is known as a molecule targeting chemotherapeutical agent. The substitution of 2-phospholenes at C-3 and C-4 position with methyl groups as well as 4-bromo substituent suggests a good anti-proliferative effect.