Progress in Synthesis and Application of Benzo[b][1,4]diazepine Derivatives

Benzo[b][1,4]diazepine derivatives is a class of benzo and seven-number heterocyclic compounds containing double nitrogen atoms. It was concerned for its special structural features, strong physiological and pharmacological activity. Therefore, the research on synthetic method and biological activity of benzo[b][1,4]diazepine has become one of the hot issues in the chemical and pharmaceutical areas. Their application in the antimicrobial, anti-neuroinflammatory, anticancer activity and so on in the recently ten years is reviewed. Besides, the progress in synthesis of the benzo[b][1,4]diazepine compounds at different types of catalysts and its synthetic reaction mechanisms are summarized. Meanwhile, the recent works of authors’ research group are discussed. Their synthesis and application prospects are also expected.