In recent years, the supercritical CO₂ extraction method has gained attention due to its use of environmentally friendly, non-toxic solvents, ability to operate at lower temperatures that do not cause the degradation of bioactive compounds, and capacity for rapid extraction. This method is particularly notable for isolating bioactive compounds from plants. The extracts obtained have shown superior properties due to their activity against diseases such as cancer, which is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The aim of this study is to provide an in-depth understanding of the supercritical CO₂ extraction method, as well as to discuss its advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the study includes specific data on various plant materials, detailing the following parameters: plant name and region, bioactive compounds or compound classes, extraction temperature (°C), pressure (bar), time (minutes), co-solvent used, and flow rate. Additionally, this study covers extensive research on the isolation of bioactive compounds and the efficacy of the obtained extracts against cancer.

3-acetyl coumarin derivatives (1a-d) are formed as a result of condensation of salicylaldehyde derivatives and ethyl acetoacetate and were converted into coumarin-selenophene hybrid compounds (2a-d) in the basic medium by modified Gewald reaction in the presence of malononitrile and selenium. Products are characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The prepared compounds are screened for their anticancer activity against DU-145 cell line. In addition, selected target compounds are evaluated for apoptosis and oxidative stress on DU-145 (prostate carcinoma) cell lines.

2-Amino-3-cyanopyridine derivatives were synthesized in an ultrasonic bath and one pot four-component reactions with high yields, in a short time, without solvent and catalyst, and anticancer activity studies on MCF7, DU145, and HepG2 cell lines were investigated. 18 compounds were synthesized in 4–25 min time interval and 85–99% yield. Among these compounds, the IC50 values in 7a, 6a, and 3a on MCF7 breast cancer cell line was found to be 1.80, 1.95, and 2.50 µM, respectively, while the values in the HepG2 liver cancer cell line were 7.71, 7.90, and 8.05 µM, respectively. In studies conducted in the DU145 prostate cancer cell line, IC50 values of compounds 1b, 2b, and 8b were found to be 9.90, 10.10, and 15.30 µM, respectively. Graphical Abstract

A new, simple synthesis of succinimides is described. The reactions were carried out under the ultimate green conditions excluding both catalyst and organic solvent by applying simple stirring at 100 °C. A wide variety of N-susbstituted succinimides have been prepared in high yields by using succinic acid and primary amines in hot water. Yield of N-alkyl substituted succinimides were found to be higher than those of N-aryl substituted succinimides.