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Transition metal complexes of the selenium analogs of 2-acetyl- and 2-propionylpyridine thiosemicarbazones useful for treating malarial infections and leukemia

US4657903A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1982
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F15/045
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to novel transition metal complexes of 2-acetyl- and -propionylpyridine thiosemicarbazones, their selenium analogs. These compounds are useful as antimalarial and antileukemic agents. Also disclosed are several synthetic procedures used to prepare the thiosemicarbazones and their selenium analogs.

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