Benzoisothiazole is a benzo derivative of isothiazole, which is a kind of bicyclic aromatic organic compound, which is formed by fusion of a six-membered benzene ring and a five-membered heterocyclic ring composed of two adjacent heteroatoms, N and S. Benzoisothiazoles are important pharmaceutical intermediates. Some benzoisothiazole derivatives exhibit potent cytotoxic and antitumor activities.
Cyclohexane is an organic compound with a chemical formula C6H12. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, insoluble in water, and soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, benzene, and acetone. Cyclohexyl fragments are a common structure in both natural and synthetic drugs. It can be used as both core structure and part of achiral side chain.