The application discloses an
imiquimod prodrug and a preparation method and application thereof, and the
structural formula of the
imiquimod prodrug is shown in the following formula: the preparation method of the
imiquimod prodrug comprises the following steps: step one, dissolving excessive imiquimod in
anhydrous dioxane under a protective
atmosphere, and dropping
propargyl chloroformate dissolved in
anhydrous dioxane under ice bath to obtain a mixture; step two, stirring the mixture obtained in the step one at 45-55 DEG C overnight; step three, filtering the product obtained in the step two, recovering excessive imiquimod, and purifying the filtrate after concentration and
drying under reduced pressure to obtain the imiquimod prodrug. By using propargyloxy carbonyl to protect the amino group of the IMQ
drug, the
toxicity of the IMQ
drug to cells is significantly reduced, and the systemic
inflammatory response in mice is reduced; by using propargyloxy carbonyl to protect the amino group of the DOX
drug, the
toxicity of the DOX drug to cells is significantly reduced, and the
cardiotoxicity in mice is reduced.