Benzoxazoles: A mini review

Authors

  • Ankita Pasricha Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Sector-3, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, India
  • Sharad Wakode Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Sector-3, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, India
  • Faizana Fayaz Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Sector-3, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, India
  • Chitwan Chhabra Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Sector-3, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, India

Keywords:

Benzoxazole, synthesis, pharmacological activities

Abstract

Benzoxazoles being structurally similar to bases adenine and guanine interact with biomolecules present in living systems. It can also be used as starting material for other bioactive molecules. This review provides an overview of the synthesis and pharmacological activities of Benzoxazole nucleus such as antimicrobial, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-tubercular, antidepressant, anti- helminthic and miscellaneous activities.

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Published

2018-09-30

How to Cite

Ankita Pasricha, Sharad Wakode, Faizana Fayaz, & Chitwan Chhabra. (2018). Benzoxazoles: A mini review. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(10), 17–24. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/benzoxazoles-mini-review

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Review Article