Novel Olygomeric C-3 Esters of Betulin Derivatives

ABSTRACT Novel copolymers of C-3 esters of betulin derivatives (3-hydroxy-1-cyano-2,3-seco-2-nor-19β,28-epoxyoleane 3-O-vinylbenzoate (I), 3-hydroxy-1-cyano-2,3-seco-2-nor-19β,28-epoxyoleane 3-O-vinylacetate (II), methyl 3-hydroxy-1-cyano-2,3-seco-2-norlup-20(29)-en-28-oate 3-O-vinylbenzoate (III)) with N-vinylpyrrolidone and acrylonitrile have been prepared by free radical copolymerization. Kinetic regularities of the process were investigated. New water-soluble silver nanocomposites based on (III) copolymer with N-vinylpyrrolidone [poly((III)-VP)] have been developed. The average silver particle size ranged from 40 to 52 nm, with the corresponding UV–vis absorption peak position at 400 nm. The nanocomposite obtained has a significant cytotoxic activity toward melanoma cell line and may be considered for the development of new materials for medical applications. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT