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Title:
NOVEL ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2023/234891
Kind Code:
A2
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, methods of preparing acetylcholinesterase inhibitors according to the invention, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

Inventors:
DEMIRAYAK ŞEREF (TR)
BERK BARKIN (TR)
BILTEKIN KALELI SEVDE NUR (TR)
ŞAHIN ZAFER (TR)
Application Number:
PCT/TR2023/050100
Publication Date:
December 07, 2023
Filing Date:
February 07, 2023
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Assignee:
UNIV ISTANBUL MEDIPOL (TR)
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SIMSEK, Meliha Merve (TR)
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Claims:
CLAIMS A molecule suitable for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and characterized in that it is shown by following Formula I,

Formula I wherein,

X: -H, -OCH3

Y: -H, -OCH3, Cl or X and Y can be -O-CH2-O- forming a combined ring and selected from

Z: -H, -OCH3

T: -H, -OCH3

R: -H, 2-CH3, 3-CH3, 4-CH3, 2-OCH3, 3-OCH3, 4-OCH3, 2-C1, 3-C1, 4-C1, 2-F, 3-F, 4-F, 2- NO2, 3-NO2, 4-NO2, n: 0 or 1. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising as drug substance the molecule indicated by Formula I according to Claim 1. A pharmaceutical composition according to Claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. A method (Method 1) to be used in the preparation of molecules indicated by Formula I according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises the following: a) The molecules denoted by Formula II and Formula III,

F

F

Formula III b) reacting in the presence of K2CO3 to obtain the molecule indicated by Formula IV; and

Formula IV c) comprising the steps of reacting Formula IV in the presence of aryl piperidine or benzyl piperazine derivative, solvent 1, and K2CO3 to obtain Formula I or preferably Formula I.l-Formula 1.95 or particularly preferably Formula I.l-Formula 1.16, wherein;

X: -H, -OCH3

Y: -H, -OCH3, Cl or X and Y can be -O-CH2-O- forming a combined ring and selected from Z: -H, -OCH3

T: -H, -OCH3

R: -H, 2-CH3, 3-CH3, 4-CH3, 2-OCH3, 3-OCH3, 4-OCH3, 2-C1, 3-C1, 4-C1, 2-F, 3-F, 4-F, 2-NO2, 3-NO2, 4-NO2, and n: 0 or 1. A method (Method 2) to be used in the preparation of molecules indicated by Formula I according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises the following: a) The molecules denoted by Formula II and Formula III, b) reacting in the presence of K2CO3 to obtain the molecule indicated by Formula IV; and c) obtaining Formula V by reacting Formula IV in the presence of piperazine, solvent 1, and

K2CO3; and

Formula V d) the reaction of Formula V with benzyl halide or substituted benzyl halide in the presence of solvent 2 and K2CO3 to give Formula I, preferably Formula I.l-Formula 1.95, wherein;

X: -H, -OCH3

Y: -H, -OCH3, Cl or X and Y can be -O-CH2-O- forming a combined ring and selected from

Z: -H, -OCH3

T: -H, -OCH3

R: -H, 2-CH3, 3-CH3, 4-CH3, 2-OCH3, 3-OCH3, 4-OCH3, 2-C1, 3-C1, 4-C1, 2-F, 3-F, 4-F, 2-NO2, 3-NO2, 4-NO2, and n: 0 or 1. A method according to Claim 5, characterized in that the benzyl halide is selected from benzyl chloride, benzyl bromide, benzyl iodide or substituted benzyl chloride or substituted benzyl bromide or substituted benzyl iodide. A molecule of Formula V for use as an intermediate in the preparation of molecules according to Claim 1 ;

wherein;

X: -H, -OCH3

Y: -H, -OCH3, Cl or X and Y can be -O-CH2-O- forming a combined ring and selected from

Z: -H, -OCH3

T: -H, -OCH3

R: -H, 2-CH3, 3-CH3, 4-CH3, 2-OCH3, 3-OCH3, 4-OCH3, 2-C1, 3-C1, 4-C1, 2-F, 3-F, 4-F, 2-

NO2, 3-NO2, 4-NO2.

8. A molecule according to Claim 7, characterized in that it is represented by Formula V.l and/or Formula V.2.

Formula V.2

9. Molecules indicated by Formula I according to Claim 1 for use as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

10. Molecules indicated by Formula I according to Claim 1 for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Description:
DESCRIPTION

NOVEL ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS

Technical Field

The present invention relates to novel acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, methods of preparing acetylcholinesterase inhibitors of the invention, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

State of the Art

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes cognitive symptoms such as forgetfulness and behavioral disorders as a result of impaired neuronal function in the brain. The disease has not yet been fully resolved and therefore treatment is palliative. Theories such as 0- amyloid plaques, senile plaques, lysosomal dysfunction, and impaired cholinergic transmission explain the basis and symptoms of the disease. All these theories have been clearly shown to have a causal or consequential role in the disease. Therefore, drug development efforts in this area are mainly focused on targeting these pathways to develop effective small molecules. Physostigmine, a natural alkaloid isolated in the late 19th century, was the main drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease. Although tacrine was previously developed for respiratory diseases, it was later used to treat Alzheimer's disease. Rivastigmine, galantamine, and donepezil were subsequently approved. Today, donepezil, memantine, galantamine, and rivastigmine are the main drugs prescribed in the treatment of mild to moderate AD. All these drugs are reported favorably in terms of efficacy and side effects. Among them, donepezil shows the highest affinity at low micromolar levels but also has significant side effects such as extrapyramidal effects, low blood pressure, severe vomiting, bradycardia, and arrhythmia.

There is a need for alternative molecules with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor activity for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, which is becoming more common with the prolongation of human life. The Objects and Brief Description of the Invention

An object of the invention is to develop new acetylcholinesterase inhibitor molecules suitable for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Another object of the invention is to develop new molecules that have the potential to be used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and preferably have an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor effect. In the studies carried out for this purpose, the inventors have determined that the new molecules shown in Formula I below exhibit high acetylcholinesterase inhibitor activity.

Formula I

Detailed Description of the Invention

The present invention relates to novel acetylcholinesterase derivatives molecules with potential for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and the inventive molecules are shown in Formula I below, wherein; X: -H, -OCH 3

Y: -H, -Cl, OCH 3 or X and Y can be -O-CH2-O- forming a combined ring and selected from

Z: -H, -OCH 3

T: -H, -OCH 3 R: -H, 2-CH 3 , 3-CH 3 , 4-CH 3 , 2-OCH 3 , 3-OCH 3 , 4-OCH 3 , 2-C1, 3-C1, 4-C1, 2-F, 3-F, 4-F, 2-NO 2 , 3-NO2, 4-NO2, n: 0 or 1.

The molecules according to the invention are shown in Formula 1.1-1.95 in a preferred embodiment of the invention, and the variables X, Y, Z, T, R, and n of the said molecules are given in the table below (Table 1).

The molecules in Table 1 are provided only to illustrate the invention and the invention is not strictly limited to these examples. The chemical structure of the molecule according to the invention shown in Formula 1.83 is provided for a better understanding of the invention.

Formula 1.83

A preferred embodiment of the invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives of molecules represented by Formula I and/or Formula 1.1 - Formula 1.95. The pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives mentioned herein may be salts, solvates, esters, hydrates of the molecules indicated by Formula I or Formula 1.1 - Formula 1.95. The phrase "pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives" in this application refers to chemical or physical modifications to increase the solubility or facilitate the formulation or increase the bioavailability of molecules shown in Formula I and/or Formula 1.1 - Formula 1.95 that do not result in a change in the therapeutic activity of the molecule.

An embodiment of the invention relates to novel acetylcholinesterase inhibitor derivative molecules suitable for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and the molecules of the invention are denoted by Formula 1.1, Formula 1.2, Formula 1.3, Formula 1.4, Formula 1.5, Formula 1.6, Formula 1.7, Formula 1.8, Formula 1.9, Formula 1.10, Formula 1.11, Formula 1.12, Formula 1.13, Formula 1.14, Formula 1.15, Formula 1.16, Formula 1.17, Formula 1.18, Formula 1.19, Formula 1.20.

An embodiment of the invention relates to novel acetylcholinesterase inhibitor derivative molecules suitable for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and the molecules of the invention are denoted by Formula 1.1, Formula 1.2, Formula 1.3, Formula 1.4, Formula 1.5, Formula 1.7, Formula 1.8, Formula 1.9, Formula 1.10, Formula 1.11, Formula 1.12, Formula 1.13, Formula 1.14, Formula 1.15, Formula 1.19, Formula 1.20.

An embodiment of the invention relates to novel acetylcholinesterase inhibitor-derived molecules suitable for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and the molecules of the invention are denoted by Formula 1.1, Formula 1.2, Formula 1.3, Formula 1.4, Formula 1.5, Formula 1.7, Formula 1.8, Formula 1.9, Formula 1.10, Formula 1.11, Formula 1.12, Formula 1.13, Formula 1.14, Formula 1.15, Formula 1.19, Formula 1.20, Formula 1.21, Formula 1.22, Formula 1.23, Formula 1.24, Formula 1.25, Formula 1.26, Formula 1.27, Formula 1.28, Formula 1.29, Formula 1.30, Formula 1.31, Formula 1.32, Formula 1.32, Formula 1.33, Formula 1.34, Formula 1.35, Formula 1.36, Formula 1.37, Formula 1.38, Formula 1.39, Formula 1.40, Formula 1.41, Formula 1.42, Formula 1.43, Formula 1.44, Formula 1.45, Formula 1.46, Formula 1.47, Formula 1.48, Formula 1.49, Formula 1.50, Formula 1.51, Formula 1.52, Formula 1.53, Formula 1.54, Formula 1.55, Formula 1.56, Formula 1.57, Formula 1.58, Formula 1.59, Formula 1.60, Formula 1.61, Formula 1.62, Formula 1.63, Formula 1.64, Formula 1.65, Formula 1.66, Formula 1.67, Formula 1.68, Formula 1.69, Formula 1.70, Formula 1.71, Formula 1.72, Formula 1.73, Formula 1.74, Formula 1.75, Formula 1.76, Formula 1.77, Formula 1.78, Formula 1.79, Formula 1.80, Formula 1.81, Formula 1.82, Formula 1.82, Formula 1.83 Formula 1.84, Formula 1.85, Formula 1.86, Formula 1.87, Formula 1.88, Formula 1.89, Formula 1.90, Formula 1.91, Formula 1.92, Formula 1.93, Formula 1.94, Formula 1.95.

A further embodiment of the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising molecules indicated by Formula I and/or Formula 1.1 - Formula 1.95.

The pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention may be formulated in oral dosage forms. In pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention, pharmaceutically acceptable excipients may be used in addition to the molecules shown in Formula I and/or Formula 1.1 - Formula 1.95 used as drug substances.

The term excipient refers to substances that are used to formulate drug substances according to the invention and have no therapeutic efficacy. The said excipients can be selected from agents known to be used in pharmaceutical technology.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a method (Method 1) for the synthesis of the molecules indicated by formula I, preferably formula 1.1, formula 1.2, formula 1.3, formula 1.4, formula 1.5, formula 1.6, formula 1.7, formula 1.8, formula 1.9, formula 1.10, formula 1.11, formula 1.12, formula 1.13, formula 1.14, formula 1.15, formula 1.16, the said method comprising the following steps: a) The molecules denoted by Formula II and Formula III, Formula II

Formula III reacting in the presence of K2CO3 to obtain the molecule indicated by Formula IV; and

Formula IV b) comprising the steps of reacting Formula IV in the presence of aryl piperazine or benzyl piperazine derivative, solvent 1, and K2CO3 to obtain Formula I or preferably Formula 1.1-Formula 1.95, particularly preferably Formula 1.1-Formula 1.16, wherein

X: -H, -OCH3

Y: -H, -OCH3, Cl or X and Y can be -O-CH2-O- forming a combined ring and selected from

Z: -H, -OCH3

T: -H, -OCH3

R: -H, 2-CH3, 3-CH3, 4-CH3, 2-OCH3, 3-OCH3, 4-OCH3, 2-C1, 3-C1, 4-C1, 2-F, 3-F, 4-F, 2-NO2, 3-NO2, 4-NO2, and n: 0 or 1. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method (Method 2) for the synthesis of molecules shown in formula I, preferably molecules shown in formula 1.17 to formula 1.95, the said method comprising the following steps: 1. The molecules denoted by Formula II and Formula III,

Formula III reacting in the presence of K2CO3 to obtain the molecule indicated by Formula IV; and

Formula IV 2. obtaining Formula V by reacting Formula IV in the presence of piperazine, solvent 1, and

K2CO3; and

Formula V

3. reacting Formula V with benzyl halide or substituted benzyl halide in the presence of solvent 2 and K2CO3 to give Formula I, preferably Formula 1.1-Formula 1.95, particularly preferably Formula I.17-formula 1.95, wherein;

X: -H, -OCH 3

Y: -H, -Cl, OCH 3 or X and Y can be -O-CH2-O- forming a combined ring and selected from

Z: -H, -OCH 3

T: -H, -OCH 3

R: -H, 2-CH 3 , 3-CH 3 , 4-CH 3 , 2-OCH 3 , 3-OCH 3 , 4-OCH 3 , 2-C1, 3-C1, 4-C1, 2-F, 3-F, 4-F, 2-NO2, 3-NO2, 4-NO2, and n: 0 or 1.

Solvent 1 and solvent 2 of Method 1 and Method 2 may be independently selected from the group consisting of DMF, DMSO, ethanol, and methanol.

The benzyl halide or substituted benzyl halide agents in the above method can be benzyl chloride or benzyl bromide or benzyl iodide, or substituted benzyl chloride, substituted benzyl bromide, or substituted benzyl iodide. The invention relates, in a further aspect, to a molecule of Formula V which is used as an intermediate to obtain the molecules of Formula I and/or Formula 1.1-Formula 1.95 according to the invention. wherein;

X: -H, -OCH 3

Y: -H, Cl, OCH 3 or X and Y can be -O-CH2-O- forming a combined ring and selected from

Z: -H, -OCH3

T: -H, -OCH3

R: -H, 2-CH3, 3-CH3, 4-CH3, 2-OCH3, 3-OCH3, 4-OCH3, 2-C1, 3-C1, 4-C1, 2-F, 3-F, 4-F, 2-NO 2 , 3-NO2, 4-NO2.

A preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the molecule of Formula V.1 used as an intermediate in obtaining the molecules of Formula I and/or Formula 1.1 -Formula 1.95 according to the invention.

Formula V.l A preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the molecule of Formula V.2 used as an intermediate in obtaining the molecules of Formula I and/or Formula 1.1 -Formula 1.95 according to the invention.

In another aspect, the invention relates to molecules of formula I and/or molecules of formula 1.1- Formula 1.95 according to the invention for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

In another aspect, the invention relates to molecules of Formula I and/or Formula 1.1 -Formula 1.95 for use as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

All of the inventive features contained herein may be combined if necessary. The invention will now be illustrated by way of example only for the purpose of a better understanding of the invention, without limiting the scope of the invention to the examples given herein.

EXAMPLES:

Example 1: General synthesis method of molecules indicated by Formula IV

2-hydroxy benzaldehyde derivatives (Formula II, 1 equivalence) were reacted with 4-fluoro phenacyl bromide (Formula III) and potassium carbonate (1 equivalence) in a microwave synthesizer at 850W and for 1 minute without solvent. The crude product was washed with water and then recrystallized from ethanol. This is a microwave application of the Rap-Stoermer reaction. Benzofuran-2-yl(4-fluorophenyl)methanone

Yield: 85% e.n.: 125-127°C. Lit: 133-135°C [26, 27], FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3127.03 (C-H), 1648.79 (C=O)

(6-Methoxybenzofuran-2-yl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone

Yield: 80% e.n.: 163-166°C (ethanol). Lit: 156-158°C (ethyl acetate)[28], FT-IR v max (cm 1 ):

3116.81-2839.36 (C-H), 1617.94 (C=O)

(5-Chlorobenzofuran-2-yl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone

Yield: 78% e.n.: 159 - 162°C. FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3115.32 (C-H), 1642.07 (C=O)

Example 2: General synthesis method of Formula v.l and Formula V.2 molecules

4-fluorophenyl benzofuran methanone derivatives (1 equivalence) were reacted with piperazine (2 equivalence) and K2CO3 (1 equivalence) in N, N-DMF under reflux for 8 hours until the reaction was complete. The mixture was cooled, water was added, and the resulting precipitate was filtered. It was washed with water, dried, and recrystallized from ethanol.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-piperazine-l-yl)phenyl)methanone (Formula V.l)

Yield: 74% e.n: 263-265°C.FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 2925.18 (N-H), 2674.29-2471.31 (C-H), 1600.87 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.23 (4H, brs, pip-CH 2 ), 3.65 (4H, brs, pip-CH 2 ), 7.14 (2H, d, J: 8.90 Hz, Ar), 7.39 (1H, t, J: 7.66 Hz, Ar), 7.55 (1H, t, J: 7.66 Hz, Ar), 7.71-7.80 (2H, m, Ar), 7.85 (1H, d, J: 8.07 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 8.47 Hz, Ar), 9.37 (1H, s, NH). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 42.70 (piperazine CH 2 ), 44.25 (piperazine CH 2 ), 112.65, 114.37, 115.58, 115.63, 124.00, 124.47, 125.41, 127.06, 127.34, 128.55, 131.95, 152.65, 153.61, 155.44, 181.64 (C=O). MS (M+H): For C 19 H 18 N 2 O 2 calculated: 307, found: 307.

(6-methoxybenzofuran-2-yl)(4-(piperazine-l-yl)phenyl)meth anone (Formula V.2)

Yield: 68% e.n.: 109-114°C. FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3263.86 (N-H), 2934.18-2753.27 (C-H), 1610.05 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 2.85 (1H, s, NH), 3.30 (4H, brs, pip- CH 2 ), 3.62 (4H, brs, pip-CH 2 ), 6.97-7.05 (3H, m, Ar), 7.33 (1H, d, J: 1.74 Hz, Ar), 7.62 (1H, d, J: 0.67 Hz, Ar), 7.69 (1H, d, J: 8.69 Hz, Ar), 7.94 (1H, d, J: 8.95 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 45.62 (piperazine CH 2 ), 47.83 (piperazine CH 2 ), 56.26 (O-CH3), 96.23, 113.50, 114.49, 115.82, 115.86, 120.54, 124.24, 126.04, 131.77, 152.40, 154.65, 157.01, 160.87, 180.88 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 2 oH 2 oN 2 0 3 calculated: 337.1547, found: 337.1551.

Example 3; Formula 1.1 - General synthesis method of Formula 1.16

4-fluorophenyl benzofuran methanone (1 equivalence) was reacted with 50 mmol suitable arylpiperazine derivative (1 equivalence) and K 2 CO 3 (1 equivalence) in DMSO for 8 hours until the reaction was complete (under reflux). The mixture was cooled, water was added, and the precipitate was filtered. It was washed with water, dried, and recrystallized from the appropriate solvent given in the characterization.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-phenylpiperazine-l-yl)phenyl)methano ne (Formula LI)

Yield: 70%, e.n.: 165-167°C (EtOH). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3054.08-2825.09 (C-H), 1628.45 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.30 (4H, brs, piperazine), 3.57 (4H, t, J: 4.5 Hz, piperazine), 6.82 (1H, t, J: 7.25 Hz, Ar), 7.00 (2H, d, J: 7.97 Hz, Ar), 7.13 (2H, d, J: 8.81 Hz, Ar), 7.25 (2H, dd, J: 8.98 Hz, j: 7.37 Hz, Ar), 7.38 (1H, t, J: 7.20 Hz, Ar), 7.54 (1H, td, J: 7.88 Hz, j: 1.31 Hz, Ar), 7.72 (1H, s, benzofuran), 7.76 (1H, d, J: 8.90 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (1H, d, J: 7.70 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 8.99 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 46.87 (piperazine CH 2 ), 48.43 (piperazine CH 2 ), 112.61, 113.74, 115.24, 116.09, 119.67, 123.92, 124.41, 126.08, 127.37, 128.40, 129.48, 132.02, 151.20, 152.86, 154.33, 155.40, 181.42 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 25 H 22 N 2 O 2 calculated: 383.1754, found: 383.1741.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(o-tolyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl)meth anone (Formula 1.2)

Yield: 65%, e.n.: 131-133°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3124.31-2827.27 (C-H), 1629.44 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 2.31 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 2.99 (4H, brs, piperazine), 3.54 (4H, brs, piperazine), 6.96-7.21 (6H, m, Ar), 7.35-7.42 (1H, m, Ar), 7.54 (1H, tq, J: 7.68 Hz, j: 1.31 Hz, Ar), 7.71 (2H, m, Ar), 7.84 (1H, d, J: 6.94 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, dd, J: 8.96 Hz,j: 2.57 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 18.08 (CH 3 ), 47.52 (piperazine CH 2 ), 51.62 (piperazine CH 2 ), 112.62, 113.74, 115.25, 119.31, 123.64, 123.92, 124.41, 126.09, 127.09, 127.37, 128.39, 131.36, 132.02, 132.33, 151.38, 152.87, 154.56, 155.40, 181.40 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 24 N 2 O 2 calculated: 397.1911, found: 397.1904.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(m-tolyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl)meth anone (Formula 1.3)

Yield: 66%, e.n.: 146-149°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3105.75-2834.64 (C-H), 1625.69 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 2.27 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 3.28 (4H, t, J: 4.83 Hz, piperazine), 3.55 (4H, t, J: 5.05 Hz, piperazine), 6.64 (1H, d, J: 7.36 Hz, Ar), 6.77-6.83 (2H, m, Ar), 7.10-7.16 (3H, m, Ar), 7.38 (1H, t, J: 7.53 Hz, Ar), 7.54 (1H, td, J: 7.72 Hz,j: 1.26 Hz, Ar), 7.71 (1H, s, benzofuran), 7.75 (1H, d, J: 8.43 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (1H, d, J: 7.60 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 8.99 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 21.89 (CH 3 ), 46.88 (piperazine CH 2 ), 48.55 (piperazine CH 2 ), 112.61, 113.36, 113.74, 115.23, 115.26, 116.79, 120.57, 123.92, 124.41, 126.08, 127.37, 128.40, 129.31, 132.02, 138.57, 151.20, 152.86, 154.34, 155.40, 181.41 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 24 N 2 O 2 , calculated: 397.1911, found: 397.1906.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(p-tolyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl)meth anone (Formula 1.4)

Yield: 53%, e.n.: 194-196°C (DMSO). FT-IR Umax (cm 1 ): 3059-2827.83 (C-H), 1626.90 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6) 6 (ppm): 2.22 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 3.24 (4H, t, J: 4.83 Hz, piperazine), 3.56 (4H, t, J: 5.05 Hz, piperazine), 6.91 (2H, d, J: 8.73 Hz, Ar), 7.06 (2H, d, J: 8.50 Hz, Ar), 7.14 (2H, d, J: 9.07 Hz, Ar), 7.39 (1H, t, J: 7.17 Hz, Ar), 7.55 (1H, td, J: 7.77 Hz, 1.19 Hz, Ar), 7.72 (1H, s, Ar), 7.77 (1H, d, J: 8.48 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (1H, d, J: 7.68 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 8.96 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 20.55 (CH 3 ), 46.94 (piperazine CH 2 ), 49.02 (piperazine CH 2 ), 112.62, 113.78, 115.27, 116.46, 123.92, 124.42, 126.07, 127.37, 128.40, 128.60, 129.92, 132.02, 149.17, 152.85, 154.37, 155.40, 181.42 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): C 26 H 24 N 2 O 2 calculated: 397.1911, found: 397.1916.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phe nyl)methanone (Formula 1.5)

Yield: 78%, e.n.: 100-101°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3109.64-2766.46 (C-H), 1629.09 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6) δ (ppm): 3.17 (4H, t, J: 4.63 Hz, piperazine), 3.60 (4H, t, J: 4.66 Hz, piperazine-CH 2 ), 3.87 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 6.91-7.07 (4H, m, Ar), 7.19 (2H, d, J: 9.02 Hz, Ar), 7.44 (1H, d, J: 7.51 Hz, Ar), 7.60 (2H, td, J: 7.72 Hz, 1.05 Hz, Ar), 7.78 (1H, s, Ar), 7.82 (1H, d, J: 8.35 Hz, Ar), 8.06 (2H, d, J: 8.94 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 47.26 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 50.33 (piperazine- CH 2 ), 55.87 (OCH 3 ), 112.38, 112.62, 113.69, 115.21, 118.56, 121.33, 123.29, 123.92, 124.41, 126.00, 127.38, 128.39, 132.02, 141.26, 152.48, 152.87, 154.53, 155.39, 181.39 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 24 N 2 O 3 calculated: 413.1860, found: 413.1839. Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(3-methoxyphenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl )methanone (Formula 1.6)

Yield: 81%, e.n.: 139-141°C (EtOH). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3114.97-2834.27 (C-H), 1635.89 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.31 (4H, m, piperazine), 3.56 (4H, t, J: 5.17 Hz, piperazine-CH 2 ), 3.74 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 6.41 (1H, dd, J: 8.02 Hz, 1.98 Hz, Ar), 6.52 (1H, t, J: 2.29 Hz, Ar), 6.59 (1H, dd, J: 8.13 Hz, 1.82 Hz, Ar), 7.11-7.18 (3H, m, Ar), 7.39 (1H, dd, J: 7.55 Hz, 0.88 Hz, Ar), 7.55 (1H, td, J: 7.58 Hz, 1.30 Hz, Ar), 7.72 (2H, d, J: 0.82 Hz, Ar), 7.74 (1H, d, J: 8.40 Hz, 0.82 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (1H, d, J: 7.57 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 8.95 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 46.82 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 48.37(piperazine-CH 2 ), 55.39 (OCH 3 ), 102.15, 105.01, 108.65, 112.62, 113.73, 115.25, 123.92, 124.42, 126.06, 127.37, 128.41, 130.19, 132.03, 152.56, 152.85, 154.31, 155.40, 160.71, 181.42 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 24 N 2 O 3 calculated: 413.1860, found: 413.1841.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(4-methoxyphenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phe nyl)methanone (Formula 1.7) Yield: 74%, e.n.: 184.5-186°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3114.72-2768.64 (C-H), 1621.43 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.17 (4H, t, J: 4.94 Hz, piperazine), 3.57 (4H, t, J: 4.94 Hz, piperazine- CH 2 ), 3.70 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 6.85 (2H, d, J: 9.10 Hz, Ar), 6.97 (2H, d, J: 9.10 Hz, Ar), 7,14 (2H, d, J: 9.10 Hz, Ar), 7.39 (1H, td, J: 7.53 Hz, 0.87 Hz, Ar), 7.55 (1H, td, J: 7.79 Hz, 1.30 Hz, Ar), 7.72 (1H, d, J: 1.03 Hz, Ar), 7.76 (1H, dd, J: 8.41 Hz, 0.77 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (2H, d, J: 7.61 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 9.00 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 47.06 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 50.02 (piperazine- CH 2 ), 55.67 (OCH 3 ), 112.62, 113.80, 114.79, 115.26, 118.29, 123.93, 124.42, 126.07, 127.37, 128.41, 132.02, 145.59, 152.84, 153.73, 154.41, 155.39, 181.42 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 24 N 2 O 3 calculated: 413.1860, found: 413.1840.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(2-chlorophenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phen yl)methanone (Formula 1.8)

Yield: 66%, e.n.: 153.4-156°C (DMSO)F.T-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3075.73-2764.49 (C-H), 1625.19 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.14 (4H, t, J: 4.75 Hz, piperazine), 3.57 (4H, t, J: 4.91 Hz, piperazine-CH 2 ), 7.08 (1H, td, J: 7.58 Hz, 1.57 Hz, Ar), 7.14 (2H, d, J: 9.18 Hz, Ar), 7.21 (1H, dd, J: 8.12 Hz, 1.55 Hz, Ar), 7.30-7.39 (2H, m, Ar), 7.44 (1H, td, J: 8.37 Hz, 1.52 Hz, Ar), 7.54 (1H, td, J: 7.8 Hz, 1.28 Hz, Ar), 7.73 (1H, d, J: 0.92 Hz, Ar), 7.74 (1H, dd, J: 8.40 Hz, 0.80 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (1H, d, J: 7.63 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 9.01 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 5 (ppm): 47.27 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 51.07 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 112.62, 113.80, 115.28, 121.44, 123.93, 124.41, 124.70, 126.17, 127.37, 128.13, 128.41, 128.64, 130.86, 132.01, 149.11, 152.83, 154.47, 155.40, 181.43 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 25 H 21 C1N 2 O 2 calculated: 417.1364, found: 417.1376.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(3-chlorophenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phen yl)methanone (Formula L9)

Yield: 80%, e.n.: 167-170°C (DMSO). FT-IR vmax (cm 1 ): 3144.85-2819.94 (C-H), 1602.76 (C=O). NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 5 (ppm): 3.37 (4H, m, piperazine), 3.56 (4H, t, J: 4.97 Hz, piperazine-CH 2 ), 6.82 (1H, td, J: 7.88 Hz, 1.35 Hz, Ar), 6.96 (1H, dd, J: 8.38 Hz, 1.85 Hz, Ar), 7.01 (1H, t, J: 2.04 Hz, Ar), 7.12 (1H, d, J: 9.12 Hz, Ar), 7.25 (1H, t, J: 8.15 Hz, Ar), 7.38 (1H, td, J: 7.48 Hz, 0.85 Hz, Ar), 7.54 (1H, td, J: 7.81 Hz, 1.28 Hz, Ar), 7.72 (1H, d, J: 0.86 Hz, Ar), 7.76 (1H, dd, J: 8.40 Hz, 0.74 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (1H, d, J: 7.65 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 8.98 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 5 (ppm): 46.62 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 47.71 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 112.62, 113.71, 114.22, 115.12, 115.26, 118.77, 123.92, 124.42, 126.09, 127.36, 128.41, 130.97, 132.03, 134.34, 152.37, 152.84, 154.21, 155.40, 181.42 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 25 H 2 IC1N 2 O 2 calculated: 417.1364 found: 417.1353.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phen yl)methanone (Formula LIO)

Yield: 76%, e.n.: 200-202°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm -1 ): 3069.82-2837.21 (C-H), 1623.42 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 5 (ppm): 3.29 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.57 (4H, t, J: 5.07 Hz, piperazine CH 2 ), 7.02 (2H, d, J: 9.11 Hz, Ar), 7.13 (2H, d, J: 9.11 Hz, Ar), 7.27 (2H, d, J: 7.28 Hz, Ar), 7.39 (1H, td, J: 8.00 Hz, 0.77 Hz, Ar), 7.55 (1H, td, J: 7.81 Hz, 1.22 Hz, Ar), 7.72 (1H, d, J: 0.88 Hz, Ar), 7.76 (1H, dd, J: 8.37 Hz, 0.68 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (1H, d, J: 7.72 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (2H, d, J: 9.04 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 5 (ppm): 46.71 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 48.17 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 112.62, 113.76, 115.29, 117.49, 123.12, 123.93, 124.42, 126.10, 127.36, 128.41, 129.17, 132.02, 149.99, 152.83, 154.25, 155.39, 181.43 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 25 H 2 IC1N 2 O 2 calculated: 417.1364 found: 417.1380. (6-Methoxybenzofuran-2-yl) (4-(4-phenylpiperazine-l-yl)phenyl)methanone (Formula Lil)

Yield: 77%, e.n.: 184.5-186°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3124.61-2830.25 (C-H), 1590.05 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.30 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.55 (4H, t, J: 4.99 Hz, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.86 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 6.82 (1H, d, J: 7.23 Hz, Ar), 7.01 (3H, dd, J: 8.69 Hz, 2.08 Hz, Ar), 7.12 (2H, d, J: 9.05 Hz, Ar), 7.25 (2H, t, J: 7.97 Hz, Ar), 7.35 (1H, d, J: 1.57 Hz, Ar), 7.66 (1H, d, J: 0.79 Hz, Ar), 7.71 (1H, d, J: 8.67 Hz, Ar), 7.98 (2H, d, J: 8.92 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 46.95 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 48.46 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 56.24 (OCH 3 ), 96.26, 113.80, 114.54, 115.99, 116.10, 119.68, 120.55, 124.29, 126.43, 129.49, 131.80, 151.21, 152.36, 154.19, 157.05, 160.92, 180.98 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 24 N 2 O 3 calculated: 413.1860, found: 413.1843.

(6-Methoxybenzofuran-2-yl) (4-(4-(4-methoxyphenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl)methanone (Formula 1.12)

Yield: 68%, e.n.: 202-204°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 2959.30-2831.36 (C-H), 1614.84 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.17 (4H, brs, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.54 (4H, brs, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.70 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 3.87 (3H, s, CH 3 ), 6.86 (2H, d, J: 9.26 Hz, Ar), 6.92-7.06 (3H, m, Ar), 7.13 (2H, d, J: 8.63 Hz, Ar), 7.35 (1H, s, Ar), 7.66 (1H, s, Ar), 7.71 (1H, d, J: 8.63 Hz, Ar), 7.97 (2H, d, J: 8.88 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 47.14 (piperazine- CH 2 ), 50.03 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 55.75 (OCH 3 ), 96.25, 113.85, 114.54, 114.78, 118.28, 124.29, 126.42, 131.78, 145.60, 154.26, 160.92, 180.97 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): C 27 H 26 N 2 O4 calculated: 443.1965, found: 443.1971.

(4-(4-(4-Chlorophenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl) (6-methoxybenzofuran-2-yl)methanone (Formula 1.13)

Yield: 80%, e.n.: 205-207°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3120.72-2830.72 (C-H), 1613.78 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.30 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.55 (4H, t, J: 5.08 Hz, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.86 (3H, s, OCH 3 ), 6.96-7.06 (3H, m, Ar), 7.12 (2H, d, J: 9.04 Hz, Ar), 7.27 (2H, d, J: 9.04 Hz, Ar), 7.35 (1H, d, J: 1.57 Hz, Ar), 7.66 (1H, d, J: 0.83 Hz, Ar), 7.71 (1H, d, J: 8.64 Hz, Ar), 7.97 (2H, d, J: 8.89 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 46.80 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 48.19 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 58.85 (OCH 3 ), 96.26, 113.82, 114.55, 117.51, 124.29, 129.17, 131.80, 147.83, 150.11, 154.11, 160.98, 182.81 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 23 C1N 2 O 3 calculated: 447.1470, found: 447.1488.

(5-Chlorobenzofuran-2-yl) (4-(4-phenylpiperazine-l-yl)phenyl)methanone (Formula 1.14)

Yield: 65%, e.n.: 201.5-203°C (DMSOF).T-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3109.92-2839 (C-H), 1626.47 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.57 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.74 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 6.82 (1H, t, J: 7.18 Hz, Ar), 7.01 (1H, d, J: 7.20 Hz, Ar), 7.14 (2H, dd, J: 9.10 Hz, 1.75 Hz, Ar), 7.25 (2H, td, J: 8.07 Hz, 1.93 Hz, Ar), 7.57 (1H, td, J: 8.83 Hz, 2.12 Hz, Ar), 7.68 (1H, m, Ar), 7.81 (1H, d, J: 9.37 Hz, Ar), 7.92 (1H, t, J: 1.95 Hz, Ar), 8.00 (2H, dd, J: 8.99 Hz, 1.86 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 46.8 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 48.42 (piperazine- CH 2 ), 113.71, 114.41, 114.52, 116.09, 119.68, 123.14, 125.71, 128.29, 128.68, 128.94, 129.49, 132.11, 151.18, 154.44, 180.97 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 25 H 2 iCl 2 N 2 O 2 calculated: 417.1364, found: 417.1359.

(5-Chlorobenzofuran-2-yl) (4-(4-(4-methoxyphenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl)methanone (Formula 1.15)

Yield: 80%, e.n.: 198-200°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3000-2835.73 (C-H), 1626.21 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.16 (4H, brs, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.57 (4H, brs, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.70 (3H, s, OCH 3 ), 6.85 (2H, d, J: 8.67 Hz, Ar), 6.97 (2H, d, J: 8.67 Hz, Ar), 7.14 (2H, d, J: 8.86 Hz, Ar), 7.57 (1H, d, J: 8.65 Hz, Ar), 7.68 (1H, s, Ar), 7.81 (1H, d, J: 8.88 Hz, Ar), 7.93 (1H, s, Ar), 8.00 (2H, d, J: 8.65 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 47.00 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 50.01 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 113.77, 114.77, 118.29, 121.81, 122.38, 123.23, 125.92, 128.30, 132.11, 134.13, 136.54, 138.67, 145.75, 154.67, 181.30 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 23 C1N 2 O 3 calculated: 447.1470, found: 447.1471. (5-Chlorobenzofuran-2-yl) (4-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl)methanone

(Formula 1.16)

Yield: 74%, e.n.: 210-212°C (DMSO). FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3107.79-2826.69 (C-H), 1626.39 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.30 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.58 (4H, brs, piperazine CH 2 ), 7.02 (2H, d, J: 9.08 Hz, Ar), 7.14 (2H, d, J: 8.48 Hz, Ar), 7.27 (2H, d, J: 8.96 Hz, Ar), 7.56 (1H, d, J: 8.72 Hz, 2.18 Hz, Ar), 7.67 (1H, s, Ar), 7.81 (1H, d, J: 8.72 Hz, Ar), 7.93 (1H, d, J: 2.08 Hz, Ar), 8.00 (2H, d, J: 8.92 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 46.65 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 48.15 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 88.05, 113.72, 114.40, 114.55, 117.48, 123.12, 128.29, 129.17, 132.11, 149.11, 152.21, 153.98, 167.70, 184.51 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 25 H 20 Cl 2 N 2 O 2 calculated: 451.0975, found: 451.0981.

Example 4: General Synthesis Method of Formula L17-Formula 1.95

The molecules indicated by formula V (1 equivalence) are reacted in DMSO using benzyl chloride or 4-chlorobenzyl (1 equivalence) under reflux for 6 hours in the presence of FGCO-, (1 equivalence). After the reaction is completed, water is added, and the resulting precipitate is collected. The collected precipitate is washed twice with water and recrystallized from ethanol.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-benzylpiperazine-l-yl)phenyl)methano ne (Formula 1.17)

Yield: 68% e.n.: 164-167°C. FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3124.17 - 2776.43 (C-H), 1591.07 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 2.52 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.40 (4H, t, J: 4.60 Hz, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.53 ;(2H, s, CH 2 ), 7.23-7.44 (6H, m, Ar), 7.53 (1H, d, J: 7.81 Hz, Ar), 7.71 (1H, s, Ar), 7.75 (1H, d, J: 8.44 Hz, Ar), 7.84 (1H, d, J: 7.81 Hz, Ar), 7.97 (2H, d, J: 8.86 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 46.95 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 52.69 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 62.41 (benzyl-CH 2 ), 112.61, 113.60, 115.20, 115.24, 123.91, 124.40, 125.84, 127.36, 127.51, 128.38, 128.70, 129.41, 131.99, 138.36, 152.84, 154.47, 155.37, 181.36 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 24 N 2 O 2 calculated: 397.1911, found: 397.1921.

Benzofuran-2-yl(4-(4-chlorobenzyl)piperazine- l-yl)phenyl)methanone (F ormula 1.18) Yield: 70% e.n.: 177-179°C. FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3104.42-2828.01 (C-H), 1602.01 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 3.30-3.71 (10H, m, piperazine CH 2 , benzyl CH 2 ), 6.89- 8.18 (12H, m, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 46.94 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 52.62 (piperazine- CH 2 ), 61.42 (benzyl-CH 2 ), 112.62, 113.63, 115.22, 123.92, 124.41, 125.87, 127.36, 128.39, 128.68, 131.17, 132.00, 137.50, 152.82, 154.45, 155.37, 181.37 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 26 H 23 C1N 2 O 2 calculated: 431.1521, found: 431.1541.

(4-(4-benzylpiperazine-l-yl)phenyl) (6-methoxybenzofuran-2-yl)methanone (Formula 1.19);

Yield: 70% e.n.: 158-161°C. FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3107.96-2773.77 (C-H), 1602.95 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 2.52 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.38 (4H, t, J: 4.60 Hz, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.53 ;(2H, s, CH 2 ), 3.85 (3H, s, Ar), 6.94-7.10 (3H, m, Ar), 7.22-7.41 (6H, m, Ar), 7.64 (1H, s, Ar), 7.70 (1H, d, J: 8.37 Hz, Ar), 7.94 (2H, d, J: 8.86 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 47.01 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 52.70 (piperazine-CH 2 ), 56.26 (OCH 3 ), 62.42 (benzyl-CH 2 ), 96.24, 113.64, 114.52, 115.92, 120.54, 124.26, 126.19, 127.50, 128.70, 129.41, 131.76, 138.37, 152.37, 154.32, 157.02, 160.89, 180.92 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 27 H 26 N 2 O 3 calculated: 427.2016, found: 427.2016.

(4-(4-(4-chlorobenzyl)piperazine-l-yl)phenyl) (6-methoxybenzofuran-2-yl)methanone (Formula 1.20)

Yield: 75% e.n.: 218-220°C. FT-IR v max (cm 1 ): 3108.20-2835.19 (C-H), 1602.28 (C=O). 1 H NMR (300 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 2.54 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.341 (4H, m, piperazine CH 2 ), 3.53 ;(2H, s, CH 2 ), 3.86 (3H, s, Ar), 6.97-7.09 (3H, m, Ar), 7.32-7.47 (5H, m, Ar), 7.65 (1H, s, Ar), 7.70 (1H, d, J: 8.65 Hz, Ar), 7.94 (2H, d, J: 9.14 Hz, Ar). 13 C NMR (75 MHz) DMSO-d6 δ (ppm): 52.64 (OCH 3 ), 60.31 (piperazine CH 2 ), 94.88, 113.67, 128.68, 131.17, 131.77, 142.13, 148.28, 151.35, 154.04, 156.35, 175.17, 187.85 (C=O). HRMS (M+H): For C 27 H 25 C1N 2 O 3 calculated: 461.1626, found: 461.1632. Example 5: Analysis of Acetylcholinesterase (AchE) and Butyl cholinesterase (BuChE)

Enzyme Inhibition of Formula 1.1 - Formula 1.22 When the enzyme activities of the compounds were analyzed, it was observed that they did not affect butyrylcholinesterase, while they were effective on acetylcholinesterase. The main reason for this is believed to be a binding mode similar to donepezil, which is the binding mode specific to acetylcholinesterase. According to these results, the structure-activity evaluation obtained from the compounds is quite parallel to donepezil structure-activity relationships.

Example 6: Results of Molecular Modeling Studies of Formula 1.19 and Formula 1.20 In molecular modeling studies, protein data bank data coded 4EY7 was used. This file was opened and processed in the Maestr Schrodinger program, its active region was defined, and the donepezil was docked and validated with a rmsd value of 0.45. It has been observed that there are similar and compatible interactions with donepezil-active site interactions described in the introduction. When the active site interactions of Formula 1.19 are examined, it is seen that the benzyl ring attached to piperazine is in aromatic interaction with Trp86. The carbonyl group attached to the benzofuran ring is in a hydrogen bond interaction with Phe295, similar to the carbonyl in donepezil. The methoxy group has an H bond interaction with the NH group of Trp286 via a double water bridge. The piperazine nitrogen group appears to be located in the region flanked by Tyr337, Tyr341, and Phe338, similar to piperidine in donepezil. It is also seen that the benzofuran ring has an aromatic interaction with Trp286, similar to the indenone ring in donepezil.

When the active site interactions of Formula 1.20 are examined, it is seen that the benzyl ring attached to piperazine is in aromatic interaction with Trp86. The nitrogen group of piperazine is in 7t- cation interaction with Tyr 337 and is also located in the region surrounded by Tyr337, Tyr341, and Phe338, similar to piperidine in donepezil. It is also seen that the benzofuran ring is in aromatic interaction with Trp286, similar to the indenone ring in donepezil. The methoxy group attached to the benzofuran ring appears to be positioned to hydrogen bond with the water molecules HOH793 and HOH953.

All these results demonstrate the potential of the compounds of Formula I according to the invention to be acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.