Abstract

APPLICATION OF THE BENZOFURAN RING SYSTEM IN CHEMICAL STRUCTURE OF DIFFERENT PHARMACEUTICALS DRUG

Ajit.K.Nangare* and Amit.N.Chavan

Abstract

Benzofuran being an hetrocylic compound find its use in research as starting material for synthesis of larger usually bioactive structure. Literature indicates that compounds having Benzofuran nucleus have wide range of therapeutic uses that include antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant, antitumor, imaging, Anti-HIV, antidiabetic, antitubercular, antioxidant and miscellaneous activity. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of different property of Benzofuran and some of its application in synthesis of pharmacologically active drug.

Keywords: Benzofuran, antifungal, anticancer, antimicrobial, Anticonvulsant, Antagonistic and Inhibitory Activity.