SYNTHESIS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF CYANOPYRIDINE DERIVATIVES: A REVIEW

Neetha Thankachen*, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jat and Dr. Cinu Thomas A.

ABSTRACT

Heterocyclic compounds, especially pyridine derivatives, play a vital role in the development of pharmaceutical drugs due to their significant impact on various activities such as antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and anticancer properties. A lot of researchers and scientists have explored the diverse biological effects of cyanopyridines, a type of pyridine derivative. As a result, researchers are now focusing on developing a synthetic plan for cyanopyridine derivatives and evaluating their biological activity. During this brief review, our focus has been on the latest advancements in the synthesis of cyanopyridine derivatives and the various pharmacological properties associated with this compound. This review could be useful for medicinal chemists conducting research on cyanopyridine in the future.

Keywords: Cyanopyridine, synthesis, anticancer activity.