Synthetic Transformations of Sesquiterpene Lactones. 11.* Conjugates Based on Caffeine and Eudesmanolides with N-Containing Linkers

8-(Aminoalkylamino)caffeine or 8-(piperazinyl)caffeine were formed in high yields by reacting 8-bromo- or 8-chlorocaffeine with linear and cyclic diamines using microwave-assisted organic synthesis. These amines were highly reactive in Michael reactions with sesquiterpene lactones containing active methylene groups. Conjugates with caffeine and eudesmanolide moieties bonded by a N-containing linker were synthesized.