Abstract A series of novel N-arylpyrazole derivatives, 5a–5i, were achieved from substituted phenylacetic acid via Vilsmeier–Haack reaction, hydrolysis, condensation, and aromatic substitution reaction. Their chemical structures were confirmed by 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, FTIR, HRMS, and elemental analysis. The newly synthesized compounds were tested for their in vitro cytotoxic activity against Bel-7402, KB, HL-60, and BGC-823 cell lines and ...