Synthesis of diphenoxyadamantane alkylamines with pharmacological interest

Abstract In this work, the synthesis and the pharmacological evaluation of diphenoxyadamantane alkylamines Ia–f and IIa–f is described. The new diphenoxy-substituted adamantanes share structural features present in trypanocidal and antitubercular agents. 1-Methylpiperazine derivative Ia is the most potent against T. brucei compound, whilst its hexylamine congener IIf exhibits a significant antimycobacterial activity.