Synthesis, molecular modeling and anticancer activity of certain acridine derivatives

Eight series of new acridine derivatives of anticipated antitumor activity were synthesized. The first and second series belong to 9- anilinoacridines. The third series belongs to 9-anilinoacridine-4- ylmethylamino benzenesulfonamides. The fourth one composes of acridone methylamino benzenesulfonamides. The fifth and sixth series comprise of 9-anilinoacridine-4-acetamide derivatives. The seventh series is the derivatives of 9-oxo-9,10-dihydroacridine-4-acetamide. The last series includes 9-oxo-9,10-dihydroacridine-2-sulfonamides. Also, one known final compound has been synthesized following a new pathway. The rationale behind the synthesis of these compounds, their methods of synthesis as well as their antitumor activity, were discussed