Genistein

5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; Baichanin A; Bonistein; 4’,5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; GeniVida; Genisteol; NSC 36586; Prunetol; Sophoricol;

Genistein , an isoflavone found in many Fabaceae plants and important non-nutritional constituent of soybeans (Glycine max Merill), is a well-known plant metabolite from phenylpropanoid pathway, chiefly because of its presence in numerous phytoestrogenic dietary supplements. In fact, the compound also strives for higher medicinal status, undergoing dozens of clinical trials for various ailments, from osteoporosis to cancer

 

NMR

Genistein; CAS: 446-72-0

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SEE https://www.google.com/patents/EP2373326A1?cl=en

Genistein is an angiogenesis inhibitor and a phytoestrogen and belongs to the category of isoflavones. Genistein was first isolated in 1899 from the dyer’s broom, Genista tinctoria; hence, the chemical name. The compound structure was established in 1926, when it was found to be identical with prunetol. It was chemically synthesized in 1928.^[1]

Natural occurrences

Isoflavones such as genistein and daidzein are found in a number of plants including lupin, fava beans, soybeans, kudzu, andpsoralea being the primary food source,^[2][3] also in the medicinal plants, Flemingia vestita^[4] and F. macrophylla,^[5][6] and coffee.^[7] It can also be found in Maackia amurensis cell cultures.^[8]

Extraction and purification

Most of the isoflavones in plants are present in a glycosylated form. The unglycosylated aglycones can be obtained through various means such as treatment with the enzyme β-glucosidase, acid treatment of soybeans followed by solvent extraction, or by chemical synthesis.^[9] Acid treatment is a harsh method as concentrated inorganic acids are used. Both enzyme treatment and chemical synthesis are costly. A more economical process consisting of fermentation for in situ production of β-glucosidase to isolate genistein has been recently investigated.^[10]

Biological effects

Besides functioning as antioxidant and anthelmintic, many isoflavones have been shown to interact with animal and human estrogen receptors, causing effects in the body similar to those caused by the hormone estrogen. Isoflavones also produce non-hormonal effects.

Molecular function

Genistein influences multiple biochemical functions in living cells:

• full agonist of ERβ (EC₅₀ = 7.62 nM) and, to a much lesser extent (~20-fold), full agonist^[11] or partial agonist of ERα^[12]
• agonist of GPER (GPR30)^[13]
• activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs)
• inhibition of several tyrosine kinases
• inhibition of topoisomerase
• inhibition of AAAD
• direct antioxidation with some proxidative features
• activation of Nrf2 antioxidative response
• stimulation of autophagy^[14][15][16]
• inhibition of the mammalian hexose transporter GLUT1
• contraction of several types of smooth muscles
• modulation of CFTR channel, potentiating its opening at low concentration and inhibiting it a higher doses.
• inhibition of cytosine methylation
• inhibition of DNA methyltransferase^[17]
• inhibition of the glycine receptor

Activation of PPARs

Isoflavones genistein and daidzein bind to and transactivate all three PPAR isoforms, α, δ, and γ.^[18] For example, membrane-bound PPARγ-binding assay showed that genistein can directly interact with the PPARγ ligand binding domain and has a measurable Ki of 5.7 mM.^[19] Gene reporter assays showed that genistein at concentrations between 1 and 100 uM activated PPARs in a dose dependent way in KS483 mesenchymal progenitor cells, breast cancer MCF-7 cells, T47D cells and MDA-MD-231 cells, murine macrophage-like RAW 264.7 cells, endothelial cells and in Hela cells. Several studies have shown that both ERs and PPARs influenced each other and therefore induce differential effects in a dose-dependent way. The final biological effects of genistein are determined by the balance among these pleiotrophic actions.^[18][20][21]

Tyrosine kinase inhibitor

The main known activity of genistein is tyrosine kinase inhibitor, mostly of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Tyrosine kinases are less widespread than their ser/thr counterparts but implicated in almost all cell growth and proliferation signal cascades.

Redox-active — not only antioxidant

Genistein may act as direct antioxidant, similar to many other isoflavones, and thus may alleviate damaging effects of free radicals in tissues.^[22][23]

The same molecule of genistein, similar to many other isoflavones, by generation of free radicals poison topoisomerase II, an enzyme important for maintaining DNA stability.^[24][25][26]

Human cells turn on beneficial, detoxyfying Nrf2 factor in response to genistein insult. This pathway may be responsible for observed health maintaining properities of small doses of genistein.^[27]

Anthelmintic

The root-tuber peel extract of the leguminous plant Felmingia vestita is the traditional anthelmitic of the Khasi tribes of India. While investigating its anthelmintic activity, genistein was found to be the major isoflavone responsible for the deworming property.^[4][28] Genistein was subsequently demonstrated to be highly effective against intestinal parasitessuch as the poultry cestode Raillietina echinobothrida,^[28] the pork trematode Fasciolopsis buski,^[29] and the sheep liver fluke Fasciola hepatica.^[30] It exerts its anthelmintic activity by inhibiting the enzymes of glycolysis and glycogenolysis,^[31][32] and disturbing the Ca2+ homeostasis and NO activity in the parasites.^[33][34] It has also been investigated inhuman tapeworms such as Echinococcus multilocularis and E. granulosus metacestodes that genistein and its derivatives, Rm6423 and Rm6426, are potent cestocides.^[35]

Atherosclerosis

Genistein protects against pro-inflammatory factor-induced vascular endothelial barrier dysfunction and inhibits leukocyte–endothelium interaction, thereby modulating vascular inflammation, a major event in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.^[36]

Cancer links

Genistein and other isoflavones have been identified as angiogenesis inhibitors, and found to inhibit the uncontrolled cell growth of cancer, most likely by inhibiting the activity of substances in the body that regulate cell division and cell survival (growth factors). Various studies have found that moderate doses of genistein have inhibitory effects on cancersof the prostate,^[37][38] cervix,^[39] brain,^[40] breast^[37][41][42] and colon.^[16] It has also been shown that genistein makes some cells more sensitive to radio-therapy.;^[43] although, timing of phytoestrogen use is also important. ^[43]

Genistein’s chief method of activity is as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinases are less widespread than their ser/thr counterparts but implicated in almost all cell growth and proliferation signal cascades. Inhibition of DNA topoisomerase II also plays an important role in the cytotoxic activity of genistein.^[25][44] Genistein has been used to selectively target pre B-cells via conjugation with an anti-CD19 antibody.^[45]

Studies on rodents have found genistein to be useful in the treatment of leukemia, and that it can be used in combination with certain other antileukemic drugs to improve their efficacy.^[46]

Estrogen receptor — more cancer links

Due to its structure similarity to 17β-estradiol (estrogen), genistein can compete with it and bind to estrogen receptors. However, genistein shows much higher affinity towardestrogen receptor β than toward estrogen receptor α.^[47]

Data from in vitro and in vivo research confirms that genistein can increase rate of growth of some ER expressing breast cancers. Genistein was found to increase the rate of proliferation of estrogen-dependent breast cancer when not cotreated with an estrogen antagonist.^[48][49][50] It was also found to decrease efficiency of tamoxifen and letrozole – drugs commonly used in breast cancer therapy.^[51][52] Genistein was found to inhibit immune response towards cancer cells allowing their survival.^[53]

Effects in males

Isoflavones can act like estrogen, stimulating development and maintenance of female characteristics, or they can block cells from using cousins of estrogen. In vitro studies have shown genistein to induce apoptosis of testicular cells at certain levels, thus raising concerns about effects it could have on male fertility;^[54] however, a recent study found that isoflavones had “no observable effect on endocrine measurements, testicular volume or semen parameters over the study period.” in healthy males given isoflavone supplements daily over a 2-month period.^[55]

Carcinogenic and toxic potential

Genistein was, among other flavonoids, found to be a strong topoisomerase inhibitor, similarly to some chemotherapeutic anticancer drugs ex. etoposide and doxorubicin.^[24][56]In high doses it was found to be strongly toxic to normal cells.^[57] This effect may be responsible for both anticarcinogenic and carcinogenic potential of the substance.^[26][58] It was found to deteriorate DNA of cultured blood stem cells, what may lead to leukemia.^[59] Genistein among other flavonoids is suspected to increase risk of infant leukemia when consumed during pregnancy.^[60][61]

Sanfilippo syndrome treatment

Genistein decreases pathological accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in Sanfilippo syndrome. In vitro animal studies and clinical experiments suggest that the symptoms of the disease may be alleviated by adequate dose of genistein.^[62] Genistein was found to also possess toxic properties toward brain cells.^[57] Among many pathways stimulated by genistein, autophagy may explain the observed efficiency of the substance as autophagy is significantly impaired in the disease.^[63][64]

Related compounds

Glycosides

Genistin is the 7-O-beta-D-glucoside of genistein.

Acetylated compounds

Wighteone is the 6-isopentenyl genistein (6-prenyl-5,7,4′-trihydroxyisoflavone)^{[citation needed]}

Pharmaceutical derivatives

• KBU2046 under investigation for prostate cancer.^[65][66]
• B43-genistein, an anti-CD19 antibody linked to genistein e.g. for leukemia.^[67]
• Genistein has two known synthesis routes: deoxybenzoin route and chalcone route. Deoxybenzoin route uses friedel-craft reaction, and chalcone route uses aldol condensation as shown in figure 2. Developing synthesis of genistein allows the access to the affordable therapy as well as mass production of commercial genistein supplements. However, it would be recommended to consult with the health care provider and discuss the pros and cons before the use since the effects of genistein on human body are not fully understood yet as discussed above.

Figure 2. Synthesis of genistein via deoxybenzoin route or chalcone route. 10

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Paper

Identification of Benzopyran-4-one Derivatives (Isoflavones) as Positive Modulators of GABAA Receptors
ChemMedChem (2011), 6, (8), 1340-1346

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cmdc.201100120/abstract

PATENT

By Achmatowicz, Osman et al

From Pol., 204473

References

External links

• Compound Summary at NCBI PubChem
• Fact Sheet at Zerobreastcancer
• Information at Phytochemicals
• Chemical Compound Review at Wikigenes
• Information at Chemicalbook
• Description at SpringerReference
• Description at NCI Drug Dictionary

Development and scale-up of the synthetic process for genistein preparation are described. The process was designed with consideration for environmental and economical aspects and optimized in a laboratory scale. In a scale up, on every step quantity of the environmentally unfriendly substrates or solvents was reduced without compromising the quality of the final product, and the waste load was significantly diminished. The optimal duration times of the individual stages were determined, and the number of operations was reduced, leading to lowering of energy consumption. Elaborated process secures good yield and quality expected for pharmaceutical substances.

Technical Process for Preparation of Genistein

Genistein

Names
IUPAC name 5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
Other names 4′,5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone
Identifiers
CAS Number	446-72-0
ChEBI	CHEBI:28088
ChEMBL	ChEMBL44
ChemSpider	4444448
DrugBank	DB01645
IUPHAR/BPS	2826
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
KEGG	C06563
PubChem	5280961
UNII	DH2M523P0H
InChI[show]
SMILES[show]
Properties
Chemical formula	C15H10O5
Molar mass	270.24 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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//////BIO-300,  G-2535,  PTI-G-4660,  SIPI-9764-I,  PTIG-4660,  SIPI-9764I, Genistein, phase 2, national cancer institute

Oc1ccc(cc1)C\3=C\Oc2cc(O)cc(O)c2C/3=O

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Temanogrel hydrochloride

• Molecular FormulaC₂₄H₂₉ClN₄O₄
• Average mass472.965

Temanogrel, also known as APD791, is a highly selective 5-hydroxytryptamine2A receptor inverse agonist under development for the treatment of arterial thrombosis. APD791 displayed high-affinity binding to membranes (K(i) = 4.9 nM) and functional inverse agonism of inositol phosphate accumulation (IC(50) = 5.2 nM) in human embryonic kidney cells stably expressing the human 5-HT(2A) receptor. APD791 was greater than 2000-fold selective for the 5-HT(2A) receptor versus 5-HT(2C) and 5-HT(2B) receptors. APD791 inhibited 5-HT-mediated amplification of ADP-stimulated human and dog platelet aggregation (IC(50) = 8.7 and 23.1 nM, respectively)

SYNTHESIS 

PAPER

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2010), 53(11), 4412-4421.

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jm100044a

Serotonin, which is stored in platelets and is released during thrombosis, activates platelets via the 5-HT_2A receptor. 5-HT_2A receptor inverse agonists thus represent a potential new class of antithrombotic agents. Our medicinal program began with known compounds that displayed binding affinity for the recombinant 5-HT_2A receptor, but which had poor activity when tested in human plasma platelet inhibition assays. We herein describe a series of phenyl pyrazole inverse agonists optimized for selectivity, aqueous solubility, antiplatelet activity, low hERG activity, and good pharmacokinetic properties, resulting in the discovery of 10k (APD791). 10k inhibited serotonin-amplified human platelet aggregation with an IC₅₀ = 8.7 nM and had negligible binding affinity for the closely related 5-HT_2B and 5-HT_2C receptors. 10k was orally bioavailable in rats, dogs, and monkeys and had an acceptable safety profile. As a result, 10k was selected further evaluation and advanced into clinical development as a potential treatment for arterial

Discovery and Structure−Activity Relationship of 3-Methoxy-N-(3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)benzamide (APD791): A Highly Selective 5-Hydroxytryptamine_2A Receptor Inverse Agonist for the Treatment of Arterial Thrombosis

Additional Information

Oral administration of APD791 to dogs resulted in acute (1-h) and subchronic (10-day) inhibition of 5-HT-mediated amplification of collagen-stimulated platelet aggregation in whole blood. Two active metabolites, APD791-M1 and APD791-M2, were generated upon incubation of APD791 with human liver microsomes and were also indentified in dogs after oral administration of APD791. The affinity and selectivity profiles of both metabolites were similar to APD791. These results demonstrate that APD791 is an orally available, high-affinity 5-HT(2A) receptor antagonist with potent activity on platelets and vascular smooth muscle.(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19628629).

PATENT

WO 2006055734

https://google.com/patents/WO2006055734A2?cl=en

Example 1.88: Preparation of 3-methoxy-N-[3-(2-methyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-4-(2-morpholin~

4-yl-ethoxy)-phenyl]-benzamide (Compound 733).

A mixture of 3-(2-methyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-phenylamine (120 mg, 0.40 mmole), 3-methoxy-benzoyl chloride (81 mg, 0.48 mmole), and triethylamine (0.1 mL, 0.79 mmole) in 5 mL THF was stirred at room temperature for 10 minutes. The mixture was purified by HPLC to give the title compound as a white solid (TFA salt, 88 mg, 51 %). ¹H NMR ( Acetone-^, 400 MHz) 2.99-3.21 (m, 2H), 3.22-3.45 (m, 2H), 3.66 (t, J= 4.80 Hz, 2H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 3.79-3.89 (m, 4H), 4.58 (t, J= 4.80 Hz, 2H), 6.29 (d, J= 2.02 Hz IH), 7.13 (dd, J= 8.34, 2.53 Hz, IH), 7.22 (d, J= 8.84 Hz, IH), 7.42 (t, J= 7.83 Hz, IH), 7.47 (d, J= 1.77 Hz, IH), 7.52 (t, J= 1.77 Hz, IH), 7.56 (d, J= 7.07 Hz, IH), 7.80-7.83 (m, IH), 7.91-7.96 (m, IH), 9.54 (s, NH). Exact mass calculated for C₂₄H₂₈N₄O₄ 436.2, found 437.5 (MH⁺).

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(APD791): a highly selective 5-hydroxytryptamine2A receptor inverse agonist for
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CN1C(=CC=N1)C2=C(C=CC(=C2)NC(=O)C3=CC(=CC=C3)OC)OCCN4CCOCC4

C(=O)(c1cc(ccc1)OC)Nc1ccc(c(c1)c1n(ncc1)C)OCCN1CCOCC1

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PART 1

PART2

PART3

PART 4

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PART5

PATENT

WO 2013090664

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Example 17: Compound 50

4-(((3aR, 5aR, 5bR, 7aR, 9S, 11aR, 11bR, 13aS)-3a-((S)-1-Acetoxy-2-((4- chlorobenzyl)amino)ethyl)-1-isopropyl-5a, 5b, 8, 8, 11 a-pentamethyl-2-oxo- 3, 3a, 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 7a, 8,9, 10, 11, 11a, 11b, 12, 13, 13a-octadecahydro-2H- cyclopenta[a]chrysen-9-yl)oxy)-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxobutanoic acid

[00241] The title compound was made in a similar manner to Example 16 and isolated as a TFA salt. ¹H NMR (400MHz ,CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 7.49 – 7.30 (m, 4 H), 5.85 – 5.71 (m, 1 H), 4.59 – 4.40 (m, 1 H), 4.31 – 4.03 (m, 2 H), 3.41 – 2.79 (m, 4 H), 2.79 – 2.50 (m, 2 H), 2.37 (d, J = 18.1 Hz, 2 H), 2.02 – 0.63 (m, 49 H); LC/MS: m/z calculated 779.5, found 780.3 (M+1 )⁺.

Example 18: Compound 51

4-(((3aR, 5aR, 5bR, 7aR, 9S, 11aR, 11bR, 13aS)-3a-((R)-2-((4-Chlorobenzyl)(2- (dimethylamino)ethyl)amino)-1-hydroxyethyl)-1-isopropyl-5a,5b,8,8, 11a-pe

2-0X0-3, 3a, 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 7a, 8,9, 10, 11, 11a, 11b, 12, 13, 13a-octadecahydro-2H- cyclopenta[a]chrysen-9-yl)oxy)-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxobutanoic acid

[00242] To a solution of 2-(dimethylamino)acetaldehyde, hydrochloride (6.75 g, 54.6 mmol) in methanol (20 ml_) was added 4-

(((3aR,5aR,5bR,7aR,9S, 1 1 aR, 1 1 bR, 13aS)-3a-((R)-2-((4-chlorobenzyl)amino)-1 – hydroxyethyl)-1 -isopropyl-5a,5b,8,8, 1 1 a-pentamethyl-2-oxo- 3,3a,4,5,5a,5b,6,7,7a,8,9,10,1 1 ,1 1 a,1 1 b,12,13,13a-octadecahydro-2H- cyclopenta[a]chrysen-9-yl)oxy)-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxobutanoic acid , Trifluoroacetic acid salt (46) (9.5 g, 10.92 mmol). The pH was adjusted to 7-8 with Et₃N. The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h. Sodium cyanoborohydride (0.686 g, 10.92 mmol) was then added and the mixture was stirred at rt overnight. After the reaction was complete, water (15 ml_) and EtOAc (15 ml_) were added, and then the organic phase was removed and concentrated under reduced presure. The product was extracted with EtOAc (80 ml_x3), the combined organic phase was washed with brine, dried, and concentrated. The product was purified by flash chromatography (DCM:EtOAc=2: 1 to 1 : 1 , then DCM:MeOH=100: 1 to 20: 1 ) to give 4- (((3aR,5aR,5bR,7aR,9S, 1 1 aR, 1 1 bR, 13aS)-3a-((R)-2-((4-chlorobenzyl)(2- (dimethylamino)ethyl)amino)-1 -hydroxyethyl)-1 -isopropyl-5a,5b,8,8, 1 1 a-pentamethyl- 2-0X0-3, 3a,4, 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 7a, 8, 9, 10, 1 1 , 1 1 a, 1 1 b, 12, 13, 13a-octadecahydro-2H- cyclopenta[a]chrysen-9-yl)oxy)-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxobutanoic acid (51 ) (6 g, 7.41 mmol, 67.9 % yield) as white solid. Multiple batches of this material (were combined 95 g), dissolved in 600 mL of dichloromethane and washed with NaHC0₃ (400 ml_*3) and the organic phase was dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated. The solids were washed with a mixture of EtOAc: petroleum ether (600 mL), and filtered followed by lyophilization to provide the final title compound 62 g as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz ,METHANOL-d₄) δ = 7.47 – 7.29 (m, 4 H), 4.48 (dd, J = 5.8, 10.3 Hz, 1 H), 4.15 – 4.04 (m, 1 H), 3.80 (d, J = 13.8 Hz, 1 H), 3.57 (d, J = 14.1 Hz, 1 H), 3.21 – 2.82 (m, 5 H), 2.72 – 2.41 (m, 9 H), 2.37 – 2.05 (m, 4 H), 2.05 – 0.74 (m, 45 H);

LC/MS: m/z calculated 808.5, found 809.5 (M+1 )⁺.

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Brian Johns

Chemistry Director, GlaxoSmithKline

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-johns-26a5953

• Originator GlaxoSmithKline
• Class Antineoplastics
• Mechanism of Action EZH2 enzyme inhibitors; Histone modulators

• Phase I Diffuse large B cell lymphoma; Follicular lymphoma
• Preclinical Acute myeloid leukaemia

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GSK-126 is an inhibitor of mutant EZH2, a histone methyltransferase (HMT) that exhibits point mutations at key residues Tyr641 and Ala677; this compound does not appreciably affect WT EZH2. EZH2 is responsible for modulating expression of a variety of genes. GSK-126 competes with cofactor S-adenylmethionine (SAM) for binding to EZH2. GSK-126 displays anticancer chemotherapeutic activity by inhibiting proliferation in in vitro and in vivo models of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

SYNTHESIS

PATENT

CN 105541801

https://www.google.com/patents/CN105541801A?cl=zh

Example 79: Add (S) in a three-necked flask 100 Qiu – bromo – Shu – (isobutyl) – N – ((4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo -l, 2- dihydropyridin-3-yl) methyl) -3-methyl-1 hydrogen – indole carboxamide (365mg, 0.82mmol), 2- (piperazin-1-yl) pyridine-5-boronic acid pinacol ester (309mg, 1.07mmol, 1 · 3eq), potassium phosphate (522mg, 2.46mmol, 3eq), water, and I, 4- diepoxy-hexadecane as the solvent. Then, under nitrogen was added [I, Γ- bis (diphenylphosphino) ferrocene] dichloropalladium (II) dichloromethane complex (53.9mg, 0.066mmo 1), and at 90 ° C reaction, to give the desired product after purification 400mg (92% yield). Goo NMR (500MHz, DMSO- (I6) JO.70-0 · 78 (ιή, 3H), 1.37-1.44 (m, 4H), 1.75-1.87 (m, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H), 2.16 ( s, 3H), 2.22-2.27 (m, 3H), 2.77-2.85 (m, 4H), 3.41-3.49 (m, 4H), 4.35 (d, J = 5.31Hz, 2H), 4.56-4.68 (m, lH), 5.87 (s, 1H), 6.88 (d, J = 8.84Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d J = 1.52Hz, 1H), 7.26 (s, lH), 7.73 (d J = 1.26Hz, 1H) , 7.91 (dd, J = 8.84Hz, lH), 8.16 (t, J = 5.05Hz, lH), 8.50 (d, J = 2.53Hz, lH); 13C NMR (125MHz, DMSO- (I6) Sll .6 , 12.6,19.1, 19.9,21.7,30.4,35.9,46.3,46.9,52.4,107.6,108.2,108.5,110.6,116.9,122.6,123.8, 130.6,131.5,136.7,138.6,143.5,146.4,150.2,159.2,164.0 , 169.6.

PATENT

WO 2013067296

Examples 267 and 268

(S)-6-bromo-1 -(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-1 ,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3- methyl-1 H-indole-4-carboxamide (Ex 267) and (R)-6-Bromo-1 -(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6- dimethyl-2-oxo-1 ,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3-methyl-1 H-indole-4-carboxamide (Ex 268)

6-Bromo-1-(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-1 ,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methy methyl-1 H-indole-4-carboxamide (racemic mixture, 1.9 g) was resolved by chiral HPLC (column : Chiralpak AD-H, 5 microns, 50 mm x 250 mm, UV detection :240 nM, flow rate: 100 mL/min, T = 20 deg C, eluent: 60:40:0.1 n-heptane:ethanol:isopropylamine

(isocratic)). For each run, 100 mg of the racemic compound was dissolved in 30 volumes (3.0 ml.) of warm ethanol with a few drops of isopropylamine added. A total of 19 runs were performed. Baseline resolution was observed for each run. The isomer that eluted at 8.3-10.1 min was collected (following concentration) as a white solid, which was dried at 50 °C (< 5 mm Hg) to afford 901 mg, and was determined to be the S isomer^* (Ex. 267; chiral HPLC: >99.5% ee (no R isomer detected). The isomer that eluted at 10.8-13.0 min was collected as a white solid, which was dried at 50 °C (< 5 mm Hg) to afford 865 mg, and was determined to be the R isomer^* (Ex. 268; chiral HPLC: 99.2% ee; 0.4% S isomer detected). ¹H NMR and LCMS were consistent with the parent racemate.

* The absolute configuration was determined by an independent synthesis of each enantiomer from the corresponding commercially available homochiral alcohols via Mitsunobu reaction. The sterochemical assignments were also consistent by vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) analysis.

Example 269

1-(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-1 ,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3-methyl-6-(6- (piperazin-1 -yl)pyridin-3-yl)-1 -indole-4-carboxamide

Added sequentially to a reaction vial were 6-bromo-1 -(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6-dimethyl- 2-OXO-1 , 2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3-methyl-1 H-indole-4-carboxamide (0.15 g, 0.338 mmol), 1-(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1 ,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine (0.127 g, 0.439 mmol), and potassium phosphate (tribasic) (0.287 g, 1.350 mmol), followed by 1 ,4- Dioxane (3 mL) and water (0.75 mL). The suspension was stirred under N₂ degassing for 10 min., and then added PdCI₂(dppf)-CH₂CI₂adduct (0.028 g, 0.034 mmol). The reaction vial was sealed, placed into a heat block at 95 °C, and stirred for 1.5 h. The contents were removed from heating and allowed to cool to room temperature. The aq layer was removed from bottom of the reaction vial via pipette. The reaction mixture was diluted into EtOAc (20 mL) followed by addition of 0.2 g each of Thiol-3 silicycle resin and silica gel. The volatiles were removed in vacuo and the residue dried on hi-vac for 1 h. The contents were purified by silica gel chromatography (dry loaded, eluent : A:

Dichloromethane, B: 10% (2M Ammonia in Methanol) in Chloroform, Gradient B: 8- 95%). The obtained solid was concentrated from TBME and dried in vacuum oven at 45 °C for 18 h. The product was collected as 129 mg (70%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 0.73 (t, J=7.33 Hz, 3H), 1.40 (d, J=6.57 Hz, 3H), 1.80 (dq, J=10.07, 7.08 Hz, 2H), 2.1 1 (s, 3H), 2.14 – 2.19 (m, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.76 – 2.85 (m, 4H), 3.41 – 3.49 (m, 4H), 4.35 (d, J=5.05 Hz, 2H), 4.54 – 4.67 (m, 1 H), 5.87 (s, 1 H), 6.88 (d, J=8.84 Hz, 1 H), 7.17 (d, J=1.26 Hz, 1 H), 7.26 (s, 1 H), 7.73 (d, J=1.26 Hz, 1 H), 7.91 (dd, J=8.84, 2.53 Hz, 1 H), 8.16 (t, J=5.05 Hz, 1 H), 8.50 (d, J=2.53 Hz, 1 H), 1 1.48 (br. s.,1 H) ; LCMS MH+ =527.3.

Example 270

A/-[(4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-1 ,2-dihydro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-3-methyl-1 -[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-6- [6-(1-piperazinyl)-3-pyridinyl]-1 H-indole-4-carboxamide

To a 30 mL microwave vial were added (S)-6-bromo-1 -(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6- dimethyl-2-oxo-1 ,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3-methyl-1 H-indole-4-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.225 mmol), 1 -(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1 ,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine (85 mg, 0.293 mmol), 1 ,2-Dimethoxyethane (DME) (3 mL), water (1.000 mL) and sodium carbonate (0.338 mL, 0.675 mmol), and the mixture was degassed for 5 min by bubbling nitrogen. PdCI₂(dppf)-CH₂CI₂ adduct (14.70 mg, 0.018 mmol) was added and the tube was sealed. The mixture was irradiated (microwave) at 140 °C for 10 min. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was taken up into MeOH and filtered. The filtrate was purified using reverse-phase HPLC (eluent: 25%ACN/H₂0, 0.1 % NH₄OH to 60%

ACN/H₂0, 0.1 % NH₄OH ) to give 91 mg of product as off-white solid. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 0.70 – 0.78 (m, 3H), 1.37 – 1.44 (m, 3H), 1 .75 – 1.87 (m, 2H), 2.1 1 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.22 – 2.27 (m, 3H), 2.77 – 2.85 (m, 4H), 3.41 – 3.49 (m, 4H), 4.35 (d, J=5.31 Hz, 2H), 4.56 – 4.68 (m, 1 H), 5.87 (s, 1 H), 6.88 (d, J=8.84 Hz, 1 H), 7.17 (d, J=1.52 Hz, 1 H), 7.26 (s, 1 H), 7.73 (d, J=1.26 Hz, 1 H), 7.91 (dd, J=8.84, 2.53 Hz, 1 H), 8.16 (t, J=5.05 Hz, 1 H), 8.50 (d, J=2.53 Hz, 1 H); LCMS: 527.8 (MH+).

Example 271

A/-[(4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-1 ,2-dihydro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-3-methyl-1 -[(1 /?)-1-methylpropyl]- 6-[6-(1 -piperazinyl)-3-pyridinyl]-1 -indole-4-carboxamide

To a 30 mL microwave vial were added (R)-6-bromo-1-(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6- dimethyl-2-oxo-1 ,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3-methyl-1 H-indole-4-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.225 mmol), 1 -(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1 ,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine (85 mg, 0.293 mmol), 1 ,2-Dimethoxyethane (DME) (3 mL), water (1.000 mL) and sodium carbonate (0.338 mL, 0.675 mmol), and the mixture was degassed for 5 min by bubbling nitrogen. PdCI₂(dppf)-CH₂Cl2 adduct (14.70 mg, 0.018 mmol) was added and the tube was sealed. The mixture was irradiated (microwave) at 140 °C for 10 min. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was taken up into MeOH and filtered. The filtrate was purified using reverse-phase HPLC (eluent: 25%ACN/H₂0, 0.1 % NH₄OH to 60%

ACN/H₂0, 0.1 % NH₄OH ) to give 90 mg of product as off-white solid. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 0.73 (m, 3H), 1.41 (d, J=6.57 Hz, 3H), 1.81 (td, J=7.14, 2.91 Hz, 2H), 2.1 1 (s, 3H), 2.15 – 2.20 (m, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.77 – 2.83 (m, 4H), 3.41 – 3.49 (m, 4H), 4.35 (d, J=5.05 Hz, 2H), 4.54 – 4.68 (m, 1 H), 5.87 (s, 1 H), 6.88 (d, J=8.84 Hz, 1 H), 7.17 (d, J=1.52 Hz, 1 H), 7.26 (s, 1 H), 7.73 (d, J=1.26 Hz, 1 H), 7.91 (dd, J=8.84, 2.53 Hz, 1 H), 8.16 (t, J=5.05 Hz, 1 H), 8.50 (d, J=2.27 Hz, 1 H); LCMS: 527.7 (MH+)

PATENT

WO 2011140324

Example 270

N-[(4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-l,2-dihydro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-3-methyl-l-[(15)-l-methylpropyl]-6-[6-(l-piperazinyl)-3-pyridinyl]-lH-indole-4-carboxamide

To a 30 niL microwave vial were added (S)-6-bromo-l-(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-l,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3 -methyl- lH-indole-4-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.225 mmol), l-(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine (85 mg, 0.293 mmol), 1 ,2-Dimethoxyethane (DME) (3 mL), water (1.000 mL) and sodium carbonate (0.338 mL, 0.675 mmol), and the mixture was degassed for 5 min by bubbling nitrogen. PdCi₂(dppf)-CH₂Ci₂ adduct (14.70 mg, 0.018 mmol) was added and the tube was sealed. The mixture was irradiated (microwave) at 140 °C for 10 min. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was taken up into MeOH and filtered. The filtrate was purified using reverse-phase HPLC (eluent: 25%ACN/H₂0, 0.1% NH₄OH to 60% ACN/H₂0, 0.1% NH₄OH ) to give 91 mg of product as off-white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 0.70 – 0.78 (m, 3H), 1.37 – 1.44 (m, 3H), 1.75 – 1.87 (m, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.22 – 2.27 (m, 3H), 2.77 – 2.85 (m, 4H), 3.41 – 3.49 (m, 4H), 4.35 (d, J=5.31 Hz, 2H), 4.56 – 4.68 (m, IH), 5.87 (s, IH), 6.88 (d, J=8.84 Hz, IH), 7.17 (d, J=1.52 Hz, IH), 7.26 (s, IH), 7.73 (d, J=1.26 Hz, IH), 7.91 (dd, J=8.84, 2.53 Hz, IH), 8.16 (t, J=5.05 Hz, IH), 8.50 (d, J=2.53 Hz, IH); LCMS: 527.8 (MH+).

Example 271

N-[(4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-l,2-dihydro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-3-methyl-l-[(li?)-l-methylpropyl]-6-[6-(l-piperazinyl)-3-pyridinyl]-l -indole-4-carboxamide

To a 30 mL microwave vial were added (R)-6-bromo-l-(sec-butyl)-N-((4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-l,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3 -methyl- lH-indole-4-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.225 mmol), l-(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine (85 mg, 0.293 mmol), 1 ,2-Dimethoxyethane (DME) (3 mL), water (1.000 mL) and sodium carbonate (0.338 mL, 0.675 mmol), and the mixture was degassed for 5 min by bubbling nitrogen. PdCl₂(dppf)-CH₂Cl₂ adduct (14.70 mg, 0.018 mmol) was added and the tube was sealed. The mixture was irradiated (microwave) at 140 °C for 10 min. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was taken up into MeOH and filtered. The filtrate was purified using reverse-phase HPLC (eluent: 25%ACN/H₂0, 0.1% NH₄OH to 60% ACN/H₂0, 0.1% NH₄OH ) to give 90 mg of product as off-white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 0.73 (m, 3H), 1.41 (d, J=6.57 Hz, 3H), 1.81 (td, J=7.14, 2.91 Hz, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H), 2.15 – 2.20 (m, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.77 – 2.83 (m, 4H), 3.41 – 3.49 (m, 4H), 4.35 (d, J=5.05 Hz, 2H), 4.54 -4.68 (m, 1H), 5.87 (s, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=8.84 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=1.52 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=1.26 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=8.84, 2.53 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (t, J=5.05 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=2.27 Hz, 1H); LCMS: 527.7 (MH+).

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CAS 1902123-72-1

SYNTHESIS

GSK-2879552

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-johnson-6628894

GSK2881078 is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) that is being evaluated for effects on muscle growth and strength in subjects with muscle wasting to improve their physical function. Part A of this study will evaluate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of GSK2881078 in healthy, older men and post-menopausal women who will take daily dosing for 28 days and be followed for a total of 70 days. Part B of this study will characterize the effect of Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibition on the GSK2881078 pharmacokinetics. Part B will only be conducted if safe and efficacious dose is identified in Part A. Part A will include healthy older males and post-menopausal females; and randomize approximately 60 subjects (about 15 per cohort [4 cohorts]) to complete approximately 48 (about 12 per cohort). Part B will enroll one cohort of approximately 15 healthy male subjects to complete approximately 12. The study duration will be approximately 115 days for Part A and 122 days for Part B.

Steroidal nuclear receptor (NR) ligands are known to play important roles in the health of both men and women. Testosterone (T) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are endogenous steroidal ligands for the androgen receptor (AR) that appear to play a role in every tissue type found in the mammalian body. During the development of the fetus, androgens play a role in sexual differentiation and development of male sexual organs. Further sexual development is mediated by androgens during puberty. Androgens play diverse roles in the adult, including stimulation and maintenance of male sexual accessory organs and maintenance of the musculoskeletal system. Cognitive function, sexuality, aggression, and mood are some of the behavioral aspects mediated by androgens. Androgens have a physiologic effect on the skin, bone, and skeletal muscle, as well as blood, lipids, and blood cells (Chang, C. and Whipple, G. Androgens and Androgen Receptors. Kluwer Academic Publishers: Boston, MA, 2002)

Many clinical studies with testosterone have demonstrated significant gains in muscle mass and function along with decreases in visceral fat. See, for example,

Bhasin (2003) S. J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. 58:1002-8, and Ferrando, A. A. et al. (2002) Am. J. Phys. Endo. Met. 282: E601-E607. Androgen replacement therapy (ART) in men improves body composition parameters such as muscle mass, strength, and bone mineral density (see, for example, Asthana, S. et al. (2004) J. Ger, Series A: Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. 59: 461 -465). There is also evidence of improvement in less tangible parameters such as libido and mood. Andrologists and other specialists are increasingly using androgens for the treatment of the symptoms of androgen deficiency. ART, using T and its congeners, is available in transdermal, injectable, and oral dosage forms. All current treatment options have contraindications (e.g., prostate cancer) and side-effects, such as increased hematocrit, liver toxicity, and sleep apnoea. Side-effects from androgen therapy in women include: acne, hirsutism, and lowering of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, a notable side-effect also seen in men.

Agents that could selectively afford the benefits of androgens and greatly reduce the side-effect profile would be of great therapeutic value. Interestingly, certain NR ligands are known to exert their action in a tissue selective manner (see, for example, Smith et al. (2004) Endoc. Rev. 2545-71 ). This selectivity stems from the particular ability of these ligands to function as agonists in some tissues, while having no effect or even an antagonist effect in other tissues. The term “selective receptor modulator” (SRM) has been given to these molecules. A synthetic compound that binds to an intracellular receptor and mimics the effects of the native hormone is referred to as an agonist. A compound that inhibits the effect of the native hormone is called an antagonist. The term “modulators” refers to compounds that have a spectrum of activities ranging from full agonism to partial agonism to full antagonism.

SARMs (selective androgen receptor modulators) represent an emerging class of small molecule pharmacotherapeutics that have the potential to afford the important benefits of androgen therapy without the undesired side-effects. Many SARMs with demonstrated tissue-selective effects are currently in the early stages of development See, for example, Mohler, M. L. et al. (2009) J. Med. Chem. 52(12): 3597-617. One notable SARM molecule, Ostarine™, has recently completed phase I and II clinical studies. See, for example, Zilbermint, M. F. and Dobs, A. S. (2009) Future Oncology 5(8):121 1-20. Ostarine™ appears to increase total lean body mass and enhance functional performance. Because of their highly-selective anabolic properties and demonstrated androgenic-sparing activities, SARMs should be useful for the prevention and/or treatment of many diseases in both men and women, including, but not limited to sarcopenia, cachexias (including those associated with cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and end stage renal disease (ESRD), urinary incontinence, osteoporosis, frailty, dry eye and other conditions associated with aging or androgen deficiency. See, for example, Ho et al. (2004) Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 16:405-9; Albaaj et al. (2006) Postgrad Med J 82:693-6; Caminti et al. (2009) J Am Coll Cardiol. 54(10):919-27; lellamo et al. (2010) J Am Coll Cardiol. 56(16): 1310-6; Svartberg (2010) Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 17(3):257-61 , and Mammadov et al. (201 1 ) Int Urol Nephrol 43:1003-8. SARMS also show promise for use in promoting muscle regeneration and repair (see, for example, Serra et al. (Epub 2012 Apr 12)

doi:10.1093/Gerona/gls083),in the areas of hormonal male contraception and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in wound healing (see, for example, Demling (2009) ePIasty 9:e9).

Preclinical studies and emerging clinical data demonstrate the therapeutic potential of SARMs to address the unmet medical needs of many patients. The demonstrated advantages of this class of compounds in comparison with steroidal androgens (e.g. , tissue-selective activity, oral administration, AR selectivity, and lack of androgenic effect) position SARMs for a bright future of therapeutic applications.

Although amorphous forms of SARMs may be developed for some uses, compounds having high crystallinity are generally preferred for pharmaceutical use due to their improved solubility and stability. Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for crystalline form of SARMs for therapeutic use.

Patent

WO 2015110958

EXAMPLES

Example 1 – Synthesis of (R)-1 -(1 -(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)- -indole-5-carbonitrile

(R)-1 -(1-(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)^-(trifluoromethyl)-1 H-indole-5-carbonitrile

Method 1 :

A. (R)-1 -(Methylthio)propan-2 -amine

Step 1

To a solution of commercially available (R)-2-aminopropan-1 -ol (5 g, 66.6 mmol) in MeCN (20 mL), in an ice bath, is added very slowly, dropwise, chlorosulfonic acid (4.46 mL, 66.6 mmol) (very exothermic). The reaction mixture is kept in the cold bath for ~10 min, and then at rt for ~ 30 min. After stirring for another ~ 10 minutes, the solids are collected by filtration, washed sequentially with MeCN (40 mL) and hexanes (100 mL), and dried by air suction for ~ 40 min. to produce the intermediate ((R)-2-aminopropyl hydrogen sulfate.

Step 2:

To a solution of sodium thiomethoxide (5.60 g, 80 mmol) in water (20 mL) is added solid NaOH (2.66 g, 66.6 mmol) in portions over ~ 10 min. Then the intermediate from step 1 is added as a solid over ~ 5 min. The mixture is then heated at 90 °C for ~10 h. The reaction mixture is biphasic. Upon cooling, MTBE (20 mL) is added, and the organic phase (brownish color) is separated. The aqueous phase is extracted with MTBE (2 x 20 mL). The original organic phase is washed with 1 N NaOH (15 mL). The basic aqueous phase is re-extracted with MTBE (2 x 20 mL). All the ether phases are combined, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered, and concentrated (carefully, since the product is volatile) to afford the crude product as a light yellow oil.

Method 2

(R)-1-(methylthio)propan-2 -amine hydrochloride

A. (R)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl methanesulfonate

Step 1

Commercially available (R)-2-aminopropan-1 -ol (135 g, 1797 mmol) is dissolved in MeOH 1350 mL). The solution is cooled to 5°C with an icebath, then Boc₂0 (392 g, 1797 mmol) is added as a solution in MeOH (1000 mL). The reaction temperature is kept below 10°C. After the addition, the cooling bath is removed, and the mixture is stirred for 3 h. The MeOH is removed under vacuum (rotavap bath: 50°C). This material is used as is for the next step.

Step 2

The residue is dissolved in CH₂CI₂ (1200 mL) and NEt₃ (378 mL, 2717 mmol) is added, then the mixture is cooled on an ice bath. Next, MsCI (166.5 mL, 2152 mmol) is added over ~2 h, while keeping the reaction temperature below 15°C. The mixture is stirred in an icebath for 1 h then the bath was removed. The mixture is stirred for 3 d, then washed with a 10% NaOH solution (500 mL 3 x), then with water. The organic phase is dried with MgS0₄, filtered, then stripped off (rota, 50°C waterbath. The impure residue is dissolved in a mix of 500mL EtOAc (500 mL) and MTBE (500 mL) and then extracted with water to remove all water-soluble salts. The organic phase is dried with MgS0₄, filtered, then stripped off to afford a white solid residue.

B. (R)-tert-Butyl (1 -(methylthio)propan-2-yl)carbamate

NaSMe (30 g, 428 mmol) is stirred with DMF (200 mL) to afford a suspension. Next, (R)-2-((tertbutoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl methanesulfonate (97 g, 383 mmol) is added portionwise while the temperature is kept below 45°C (exothermic). After the addition, the mixture is stirred for 2 h, then toluene (100 mL) is added. The mixture is washed with water (500 mL, 4 x), then dried with MgS0₄, and filtered. The filtrate is stripped off (rotavap) to a pale yellow oil.

C. (R)-1 -(Methylthio)propan-2 -amine hydrochloride

Acetyl chloride (150 mL,) is added to a stirred solution of MeOH (600 mL) cooled with an icebath. The mixture is stirred for 30 min in an icebath, then added to (R)-tert-butyl (1 -(methylthio)propan-2-yl)carbamate (78 g, 380 mmol). The mixture is stirred at rt for 2 h, (C0₂, (CH₃)₂C=CI-l2 evolution) and then stripped off to a white solid.

D. 4-Fluoro-3-iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile

To a freshly prepared solution of LDA (1 19 mmol) in anhyd THF (250 mL) at -45°C is added a solution of commercially available 4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (21 .5 g, 1 14 mmol) in THF (30 mL), dropwise at a rate such that the internal temperature remained < -40°C (became dark brown during addition). The mixture is stirred 30 min at -45°C, cooled to -70°C and iodine (31 .7 g, 125 mmol) is added in one portion (-70°C→ -52°C). The mixture is stirred for 1 h, removed from the cooling bath and quenched by addition of 10% Na₂S₂0₃ (ca. 250 mL) and 1 N HCI (ca. 125 mL). The mixture is extracted with EtOAc (x3). Combined organics are washed (water, brine), dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue is purified by low pressure liquid chromatography (silica gel, EtOAc / hexanes, gradient elution) followed by

recrystallization from heptane (30 mL), twice, affording 4-fluoro-3-iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (15.79 g, 50.1 mmol, 44.1 % yield) as a pale yellow solid.

E. 4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)benzonitrile

A 20 mL vial is charged with 4-fluoro-3-iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile,(0.315 g, 1 .00 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₂CI₂ (0.014 g, 0.020 mmol) and Cul (0.0076 g, 0.040 mmol), and sealed with a rubber septum. Anhyd PhMe (5 mL) and DIPA (0.210 mL, 1 .500 mmol) are added via syringe and the mixture is degassed 10 min by sparging with N₂while immersed in an ultrasonic bath. Ethynyltrimethylsilane (0.155 mL, 1 .100 mmol) is added dropwise via syringe and the septum is replaced by a PTFE-faced crimp top. The mixture is stirred in a heating block at 60°C. Upon cooling the mixture is diluted with EtOAc and filtered through Celite. The filtrate is washed (satd NH₄CI, water, brine), dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue is purified by low pressure liquid chromatography (silica gel, EtOAc / hexanes, gradient elution) affording 4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)benzonitrile .

F. (R)-1 -(1 -(methylthio)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1 H-indole-5-carbonitrile

A mixture of 4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)benzonitrile (1 .16 g, 4.07 mmol), (R)-1 -(methylthio)propan-2-amine (0.599 g, 5.69 mmol) and DIEA (1 .42 mL, 8.13 mmol) in DMSO (7 mL) is heated (sealed tube) at 100°C for 50 min. Upon cooling, the reaction mixture is diluted with EtOAc (50 mL) and washed with water (30 mL). The organic phase is washed with water and brine, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated to give the intermediate aniline. This intermediate is dissolved in NMP (7 mL), treated with KOtBu (1 M in THF) (5.69 mL, 5.60 mmol) and heated at 50°C. The reaction is monitored by LCMS, and deemed complete after 40 min. Upon cooling, the reaction mixture is diluted with EtOAc (40 mL) and washed with water (30 mL). The organic phase is washed with more water and brine, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed over silica gel using a 5-40% EtOAc-hexane gradient to give the thioether intermediate:

G. (R)-1 -(1-(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1 H-indole-5-carbonitrile

To an ice-cold solution of (R)-1 -(1 -(methylthio)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1 H-indole-5-carbonitrile (0.560 g, 1.88 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) is added a solution of Oxone (4.04 g, 6.57 mmol) in water (10 mL). After 50 min, the reaction mixture is diluted with water (30 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL). The organic phase is washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed over silica gel using 100% CH₂CI₂ to give (R)-1-(1 -(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-l H-indole-5-carbonitrile as a white foam that is crystallized from

CH₂CI₂/hexanes to afford a white solid.

Example 2- Preparation of crystalline form 1 of (R)-1 -(1-(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)indoline-5-carbonitrile

(R)-1 -(1-(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)indoline-5-carbonitrile (1 .74kg, 1wt) was dissolved in ethyl acetate (12.0 Kg, 6.9 wt) at 20-30°C. The solution was transferred into a clean reaction vessel via an in-line cartridge filter. The solution was concentrated to ~3.0-5.0 volumes under reduced pressure, keeping the temperature below 50°C. The solution was cooled to 20-30°C, and n-heptane (23.0 Kg, 13.2 wt) was added slowly over ~1 hour. The solution was stirred 1 -2 hrs at 20-30°C, heated to 50-55°C for 2-3 hours, cooled back to 20-30°C and stirred for 1 -2 hours. The slurry was sampled and analyzed by XRPD. The solid was collected by filtration, washed with n-heptane (1 .4 Kg, 0.8 wt), and dried in vacuo at 40-50 °C to provide crystalline

(R)-1 -(1-(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)indoline-5-carbonitrile (1 .54 Kg, Form 1 ; 88.5 % yield, 99.5% purity) as a slightly colored solid.

Example 3- Preparation of crystalline form 2 of (R)-1 -(1-(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)indoline-5-carbonitrile

Crude (R)-1 -(1 -(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)indoline-5-carbonitrile (1 .54 g [theoretical], 1 wt) was dissolved in dichloromethane (5mL, 3.25 vol) and loaded onto a 12-g ISCO column (Si0₂). The column was eluted with DCM (-500 mL, 325 vol) and the product-containing fractions were combined and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was triturated in n-heptane. The solid was collected by filtration, air-dried, and placed under high vacuum for 3 h to provide GSK2881078A (1 .009 g, Form 2; 65.1 % yield, 100% AUC HPLC-UV) as a white solid.

PATENT

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Example 26

1-(1-(Methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifiuoromethyl)-1H-indole-5-carbonitrile Synthesized in a manner similar to Example 9 using 1-(1-(methylthio)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1 H-indole-5-carbonitrile (Example 25): MS (ESI): m/z 331 (MH+).

Example 27

(R)-1 -(1 -(Methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1 H-indole-5-carbonitrile

A. (R)-1-(Methylthio)propan-2-amine

Step l

To a solution of commercially available (R)-2-aminopropan-1-ol (5 g, 66.6 mmol) in MeCN (20 mL), in an ice bath, was added very slowly, dropwise, chlorosulfonic acid (4.46 mL, 66.6 mmol) (very exothermic). A gummy beige precipitate formed. The reaction mixture was kept in the cold bath for -10 min, and then at rt for ~ 30 min. The reaction mixture was scratched with a spatula to try to solidify the gummy precipitate. After a few minutes, a beige solid formed. After stirring for another ~ 10 minutes, the solids were collected by filtration, washed sequentially with MeCN (40 mL) and hexanes (100 mL), and dried by air suction for ~ 40 min. The intermediate ((R)-2-aminopropyl hydrogen sulfate, weighed 0.46 g (~ 96% yield).

Step 2:

To a solution of sodium thiomethoxide (5.60 g, 80 mmol) in water (20 mL) was added solid NaOH (2.66 g, 66.6 mmol) in portions over – 10 min. Then the intermediate from step 1 was added as a solid over ~ 5 min. The mixture was then heated at 90 °C for -10 h. The reaction mixture was biphasic. Upon cooling, MTBE (20 mL) was added, and the organic phase (brownish color) was separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with MTBE (2 x 20 mL). The original organic phase is washed with 1 NaOH (15 mL) (this removes most of the color). The basic aqueous phase was re-extracted with MTBE (2 x 20 mL). All the ether phases are combined, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered, and

concentrated (carefully, since the product is volatile) to afford the crude product as a light yellow oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-cf₆) δ 2.91-2.87 (m, 1 H), 2.43-2.31 (m, 2 H), 2.04 (s, 3 H), 1.50 (bs, 2 H), 1.01 (d, J = 6.3 Hz, 3 H).

Alternative synthesis of example 27A:

(R)-1 -(Methylthio)propan-2 -amine hydrochloride

A. (R)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl methanesulfonate

Step 1

Commercially available (R)-2-aminopropan-1-ol (135 g, 1797 mmol) was dissolved in MeOH 1350 mL). The solution was cooled to 5°C with an icebath, then Boc₂0 (392 g, 1797 mmol) was added as a solution in MeOH (1000 mL). The reaction temperature was kept below 10°C. After the addition, the cooling bath was removed, and the mixture was stirred for 3 h. The MeOH was removed under vacuum (rotavap bath: 50°C). The resulting residue was a colorless oil that solidified overnight to a white solid. This material was used as is for the next step.

Step 2

The residue was dissolved in CH₂CI₂ (1200 mL) and NEt₃ (378 mL, 2717 mmol) was added, then the mixture was cooled on an ice bath. Next, MsCI (166.5 mL, 2152 mmol) was added over ~2 h, while keeping the reaction temperature below 15°C. The mixture was stirred in an icebath for 1 h then the bath was removed. The mixture was stirred for 3 d, then washed with a 10% NaOH solution (500 mL 3 x), then with water. The organic phase was dried with MgS0 , filtered, then stripped off (rota, 50°C waterbath. The impure residue was dissolved in a mix of 500mL EtOAc (500 mL) and MTBE (500 mL) and then, extracted with water to remove all water-soluble salts.The organic phase was dried with MgS0₄, filtered, then stripped off to afford a white solid residue: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d_s) δ 6.94-6.92 (m, 1 H), 4.02 (d, J = 5.8 Hz, 2 H), 3.78-3.71 (m, 1 H), 3.16 (s, 3 H), 1.38 (s, 9 H), 1.06 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 3 H).

B. (R)-tert-Butyl (1-(methylthio)propan-2-yl)carbamate

NaSMe (30 g, 428 mmol) was stirred with DMF (200 mL) to afford a suspension. Next, (R)-2-((tertbutoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl methanesulfonate (97 g, 383 mmol) was added

portionwise while the temperature was kept below 45°C (exothermic).. After the addition, the mixture was stirred for 2 h, then toluene (100 ml_) was added. The mixture was washed with water (500 ml_, 4 x), then dried with MgS0₄, and filtered. The filtrate was stripped off (rotavap) to a pale yellow oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.77-6.75 (m, 1 H), 3.60-3.54 (m, 1 H), 2.54-2.50 (m, 1 H), 2.43-2.38 (m, 1 H), 2.05 (s, 3 H), 1.38 (s, 9 H), 1.08 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 3 H).

C. (R)-1-(Methylthio)propan-2-amine hydrochloride

Acetyl chloride (150 mL,) was added to a stirred solution of MeOH (600 mL) cooled with an icebath. The mixture was stirred for 30 min in an icebath, then added to (R)-tert-butyl (1-(methylthio)propan-2-yl)carbamate (78 g, 380 mmol). The mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h, (C0₂, (CH₃)₂C=CH₂ evolution) and then stripped off to a white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.22 (bs, 3 H), 3.36-3.29 (m, 1 H), 2.80-2.75 (m, 1 H), 2.64-2.59 (m, 1 H (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 3 H).

D. (R)-1 -(1 -(Methylthio)propan-2-yl)-4-(trif luoromethy l)-1 H-indole-5-carbonitrile

A mixture of 4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)benzonitrile (Example 21 D,1.16 g, 4.07 mmol), (R)-1-(methylthio)propan-2-amine (0.599 g, 5.69 mmol) and DIEA (1.42 mL, 8.13 mmol) in DMSO (7 mL) was heated (sealed tube) at 100°C for 50 min. Upon cooling, the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (50 mL) and washed with water (30 mL). The organic phase was washed with water and brine, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated to give the intermediate aniline. This intermediate was dissolved in NMP (7 mL), treated with KOtBu (1 M in THF) (5.69 mL, 5.60 mmol) and heated at 50°C. The reaction was monitored by LCMS, and deemed complete after 40 min. Upon cooling, the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (40 mL) and washed with water (30 mL). The organic phase was washed with more water and brine, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue was chromatographed over silica

gel using a 5-40% EtOAc-hexane gradient to give the thioether intermediate: MS (ESI):

E. (R)-1-(1-(Methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-5-carbonitrile

To an ice-cold solution of (R)-1-(1-(methylthio)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1 H-indole-5-carbonitrile (0.560 g, 1.88 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) was added a solution of Oxone (4.04 g, 6.57 mmol) in water (10 mL). After 50 min, the reaction mixture was diluted with water (30 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL). The organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue was chromatographed over silica gel using 100% CH₂CI₂ to give (R)-1-(1-(methylsulfonyl)propan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-l H-indole-5-carbonitrile as a white foam that was crystallized from CH₂CI₂/hexanes to afford a white solid (0.508 g, 79% yield): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.17 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.12 (d, J = 3.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.81 (d, J – 8.5 Hz, 1 H), 6.87-6.84 (m, 1 H), 5.43-5.35 (m, 1 H), 4.01 (dd, J = 14.8, 8.6 Hz, 1 H), 3.83 (dd, J = 14.8, 4.9 Hz, 1 H), 2.77 (s, 3 H), 1.59 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 3 H); MS (ESI): m/z 331 (M+H).

Cas 1580464-40-9

MW458.97, C₂₄ H₁₉ Cl N₆ S,

1H-Pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-6-amine, 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,7-dihydro-3-methyl-1-(10H-phenothiazin-2-yl)-

4-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-1-(10H-phenothiazin-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-6-amine

4-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-1-(10H-Phenothiazin-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d] pyrimidin-6-amine

Yield 79%, m.p.: 186-188 ^ºC.

IR (KBr): 3328 (NH), 1648 (C-N), 640 (C-S-C). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): d 2.32 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.95 (s, 1H, CH), 7.36-7.38 (dd, 2H, J=8.10 Hz), 7.84-7.87 (dd, 2H, J=7.80 Hz), 7.90-8.05 (m, 7H, Ar-H), 8.46 (s, 1H, NH), 8.56 (s, 2H, NH₂), 9.11 (s, 1H, NH):

¹³C NMR (75 MHz, CDCl₃): d 26.1, 41.2, 52.5, 59.8, 103.6, 104.2, 105.3, 114.2, 116.6, 122.7, 127.1, 127.9, 128.2, 128.6, 129.2, 132.5, 134.6, 142.4, 143.7, 155.3, 162.5. Mass (m/z): 459. Anal. (%) for C₂₄H₁₉ClN₆S, Calcd. C, 62.81; H, 4.17; N, 18.31. Found: C, 62.75; H, 4.15; N, 18.26.

Mass spectrum of 4g

¹H NMR spectrum of 4g

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious airborne disease caused by the pathogenic bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). ¹According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report, an estimated 8.6 million people developed TB and 1.3 million died from the disease (including 320,000 deaths among HIV-positive people) in 2012. The majority of cases worldwide in 2012 were in the South-East Asia (29%), African (27%) and western Pacific (19%) regions. India and China alone accounted for 26% and 12% of total cases, respectively.² The standard antitubercular treatment regimen, termed DOTS (Directly Observed Therapy, Short-course), is based on the co-administration of age-old drugs like isoniazid (INH), rifampin (RMP), ethambutol (EMB), and pyrazinamide (PZA) for the first two months, followed by a prolonged treatment with INH and RMP for additional 4–7 months with no guarantee of complete sterilization from the infection. ^4 and 5 Furthermore, emergence of new virulent forms of TB such as multi drug resistant (MDR-TB) and extremely drug resistant (XDR-TB), and its synergy with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has fuelled its epidemic nature.  These reasons make a compelling case for an urgent need for new and effective antitubercular agents with improved properties such as enhanced activity against MDR strains, reduced toxicity, rapid mycobactericidal mechanism of action and the ability to penetrate host cells and exert antimycobacterial effects in the intracellular environment.

Phenothiazines are important classes of compounds which have increasingly attracted attention, owing to their remarkable biological and pharmacological properties, such as antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antifilarial, trypanocidal, anticonvulsant, analgesic, immunosuppressive and multidrug resistance reversal. These activities are the results of the actions exerted by phenothiazines on biological systems via the interaction of the pharmacophoric substituent (in some cases of strict length), via the interaction multicyclic ring system (π–π interaction, intercalation in DNA) and via the lipophilic character permitting the penetration through the biological membranes to reach its site of action. Further, Phenothiazines have been shown to exhibit in vitro and in vivo activity against Mtb and multidrug-resistant Mtb. Some of the phenothiazine derived antipsychotic agents such as chlorpromazine, trifluoperazine (TPZ) and thioridazine are found to be effective inhibitors of Mtb.Phenothiazines are predicted to target the genetically validated respiratory chain component type II NADH:quinone oxidoreductase (Ndh)

Chintu Patel, RPh

Co-Chief Executive Officer and
Co-Chairman, Co-Founder

Chirag Patel

Co-Chief Executive Officer and
Co-Chairman, Co-Founder

Paper

Volume 24, Issue 6, 15 March 2014, Pages 1493–1495

4,5-Dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine containing phenothiazines as antitubercular agents

• Arif B. Siddiqui^{a, ,} ,
• Amit R. Trivedi^b,
• Vipul B. Kataria^c,
• Viresh H. Shah^c

• ^a Amneal Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd, 882/1-871, Village Rajoda, Tal.: Bavla Dist.: Ahmedabad 382220, Gujarat, India
• ^b Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (DST-FIST Sponsored), Mahatma Gandhi Campus, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar 364002, Gujarat, India
• ^c Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Kalawad Road, Rajkot 360005, Gujarat, India

A series of novel dihydropyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives bearing a phenothiazine nucleus were synthesized in excellent yields via a modified Biginelli multicomponent reaction. The newly synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, Mass spectra and elemental analysis followed by antimycobacterial screening. Among all the screened compounds, compound 4g showed most pronounced activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.02 μg/mL, making it more potent than first line antitubercular drug isoniazid.

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Chirag Patel and Chintu Patel

Chintu Patel, owner of Amneal Pharmaceuticals,

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Clc1ccc(cc1)C2N=C(N)Nc3c2c(C)nn3c4cc5Nc6ccccc6Sc5cc4

(R)-3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

(3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide)

(R)-3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

cas 866772-52-3

Novartis Ag

NVP-LBX192

LBX-192

R(−) 3-cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

R(−)17c BELOW

LBX192, also known as NVP-LBX192, is a Liver Targeted Glucokinase Activator. LBX192 activated the GK enzyme in vitro at low nM concentrations and significantly reduced glucose levels during an oral glucose tolerance test in normal as well as diabetic mice. A GK activator has the promise of potentially affecting both the beta-cell of the pancreas, by improving glucose sensitive insulin secretion, as well as the liver, by reducing uncontrolled glucose output and restoring post prandial glucose uptake and storage as glycogen.

54 Discovery and Evaluation of NVP-LBX192, a Liver Targeted Glucokinase Activator

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Sulfonamide-Thiazolpyridine Derivatives,  Glucokinase Activators, Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes

2009 52 (19) 6142 – 6152
Investigation of functionally liver selective glucokinase activators for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Bebernitz GR, Beaulieu V, Dale BA, Deacon R, Duttaroy A, Gao JP, Grondine MS, Gupta RC, Kakmak M, Kavana M, Kirman LC, Liang JS, Maniara WM, Munshi S, Nadkarni SS, Schuster HF, Stams T, Denny IS, Taslimi PM, Vash B, Caplan SL

2010 240th (August 22) Medi-198
Glucokinase activators with improved physicochemicalproperties and off target effects
American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition
Kirman LC, Schuster HF, Grondine MS et al

2010 240th (August 22) Medi-197
Investigation of functionally liver selective glucokinase activators
American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition
Schuster HF, Kirman LC, Bebernitz GC et al

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EXAMPLE 1 3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

A. Phenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester

A solution of phenylacetic acid (50 g, 0.36 mol) in ethanol (150 mL) is treated with catalytic amount of sulfuric acid (4 mL). The reaction mixture is refluxed for 4 h. The reaction is then concentrated in vacuo. The residue is dissolved in diethyl ether (300 mL) and washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (2×50 mL) and water (1×100 mL). The organic layer dried over sodium sulfate filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give phenylacetic acid ethyl ester as a colorless oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.2 (t, J=7.2, 3H), 3.6 (s, 2H), 4.1 (q, J=7.2, 2H), 7.3 (m, 5H); MS 165 [M+1]⁺.

B. (4-Chlorosulfonyl-phenyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester

To a cooled chlorosulfonic acid (83.83 g, 48 mL, 0.71 mol) under nitrogen is added the title A compound, phenylacetic acid ethyl ester (59 g, 0.35 mol) over a period of 1 h. Reaction temperature is brought to RT (28° C.), then heated to 70° C., maintaining it at this temperature for 1 h while stirring. Reaction is cooled to RT and poured over saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution (200 mL) followed by extraction with DCM (2×200 mL). The organic layer is washed with water (5×100 mL), followed by saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution (1×150 mL). The organic layer dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give crude (4-chlorosulfonyl-phenyl)acetic acid ethyl ester. Further column chromatography over silica gel (60-120 mesh), using 100% hexane afforded pure (4-chlorosulfonyl-phenyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester as a colorless oil.

C. [4-(4-Methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester

A solution of N-methylpiperazine (9.23 g, 10.21 ml, 0.092 mol), DIEA (13 g, 17.4 mL, 0.10 mol) and DCM 80 mL is cooled to 0° C., and to this is added a solution of the title B compound, (4-chlorosulfonyl-phenyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester (22 g, 0.083 mol) in 50 mL of DCM within 30 min. Reaction mixture stirred at 0° C. for 2 h, and the reaction mixture is washed with water (100 mL), followed by 0.1 N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution (1×200 mL). The organic layer dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuo to give crude [4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester. Column chromatography over silicagel (60-120 mesh), using ethyl acetate afforded pure [4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester as white crystalline solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.3 (t, J=7.4, 3H), 2.3 (s, 3H), 2.5 (m, 4H), 3.0 (br s, 4H), 3.7 (s, 2H), 4.2 (q, J=7.4, 2H), 7.4 (d, J=8.3, 2H), 7.7 (d, J=7.3, 2H); MS 327 [M+1]⁺.

D. 3-Cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid ethyl ester

A solution of the title C compound, [4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester (15 g, 0.046 mol) in a mixture of THF (60 mL) and DMTP (10 mL) is cooled to −78° C. under nitrogen. The resulting solution is stirred at −78° C. for 45 min and to this is added LDA (25.6 mL, 6.40 g, 0.059 mol, 25% solution in THF/Hexane). A solution of iodomethylcyclopentane (11.60 g, 0.055 mol) in a mixture of DMTP (12 mL) and THF (20 mL) is added over a period of 15 min at −78° C. and reaction mixture stirred at −78° C. for 3 h further, followed by stirring at 25° C. for 12 h. The reaction mixture is then quenched by the dropwise addition of saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution (50 mL) and is concentrated in vacuo. The residue is diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL). The organic solution is washed with a saturated aqueous sodium chloride (2×150 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Column chromatography over silica gel (60-120 mesh), using 50% ethyl acetate in hexane as an eluent to afford 3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid ethyl ester as a white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.9-2.1 (m, 11H), 1.2 (t, J=7.1, 3H), 2.3 (s, 3H), 2.5 (br s, 4H), 3.0 (br s, 4H), 3.6 (m, 1H), 4.1 (q, J=7.1, 2H), 7.5 (d, J=8.3, 2H), 7.7 (d, J=8.3, 2H); MS 409 [M+1]⁺.

E. 3-Cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid

A solution of the title D compound, 3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid ethyl ester (14 g, 0.034 mol) in methanol:water (30 mL:10 mL) and sodium hydroxide (4.11 g, 0.10 mol) is stirred at 60° C. for 8 h in an oil bath. The methanol is then removed in vacuo at 45-50° C. The residue is diluted with water (25 mL) and extracted with ether (1×40 mL). The aqueous layer is acidified to pH 5 with 3 N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. The precipitated solid is collected by vacuum filtration, washed with water (20 mL), followed by isopropyl alcohol (20 mL). Finally, solid cake is washed with 100 mL of hexane and dried under vacuum at 40° C. for 6 h to give 3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid as a white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.1-2.0 (m, 11H), 2.4 (s, 3H), 2.7 (br s, 4H), 3.1 (br s, 4H), 3.6 (m, 1H), 7.5 (d, J=8.3, 2H), 7.6 (d, J=8.3, 2H); MS 381 [M+l]⁺.

F. 5-Methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-ylamine

A solution of 6-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylamine (5.0 g, 0.0403 mol) in 10 mL of acetic acid is added slowly to a solution of potassium thiocyanate (20 g, 0.205 mol) in 100 mL of acetic acid at 0° C. followed by a solution of bromine (2.5 mL, 0.0488 mol) in 5 mL of acetic acid. The reaction is stirred for 2 h at 0° C. and then allowed to warm to RT. The resulting solid is collected by filtration and washed with acetic acid, then partitioned between ethyl acetate and saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate. The insoluble material is removed by filtration and the organic layer is evaporated and dried to afford 5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-ylamine as a tan solid.

G. 3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

A solution of the title E compound, 3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid (5 g, 0.013 mol) in DCM (250 mL) is cooled to 0° C. and then charged HOBt hydrate (2.66 g, 0.019 mol), followed by EDCI hydrochloride (6 g, 0.031 mol). The reaction mixture is stirred at 0° C. for 5 h. After that the solution of the title F compound, 5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-ylamine (2.36 g, 0.013 mol) and D1EA (8 mL, 0.046 mol) in a mixture of DCM (60 mL) and DMF (20 mL) is added dropwise over 30 min. Reaction temperature is maintained at 0° C. for 3 h, then at RT (28° C.) for 3 days. Reaction is diluted with (60 mL) of water and the organic layer is separated and washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (2×50 mL) followed by water washing (2×50 mL) and saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution (1×150 mL). Finally the organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and evaporated under vacuo. The crude product is purified using column chromatography over silica gel (60-120 mesh), using 40% ethyl acetate in hexane as an eluent to afford 3-cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide as a white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.9-2.1 (m, 11H), 2.2 (s, 3H), 2.5 (br s, 4H), 3.1 (br s, 4H), 3.7 (m, 1H), 4.0 (s, 3H), 6.8 (d, J=8.8, 1H), 7.5 (d, J=8.3, 2H), 7.7 (d, J=8.3, 2H), 7.8 (d, J=8.8, 1H), 8.6 (s, 1H); MS 617 [M+1]⁺.

H. 3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide dihydrochloride

The title G compound, 3-cyclopentyl-2-(4-methyl piperazinyl sulfonyl)phenyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)propionamide (2.8 g, 0.0051 mol) is added to a cooled solution of 10% hydrochloric acid in isopropanol (3.75 mL). The reaction mixture is stirred at 0° C. for 1 h and then at RT for 2 h. The solid is separated, triturated with 10 mL of isopropanol and collected by vacuum filtration and washed with 50 mL of hexane. The solid is dried at 70° C. for 48 h to afford 3-cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide dihydrochloride as an off white solid.

EXAMPLE 2 (R)-3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

The title compound is obtained analogously to Example 1 by employing the following additional resolution step:

The racemic title E compound of Example 1,3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid (10 g, 0.026 mol) in 1,4-dioxane (500 mL) is treated in a three necked 1 liter flask, equipped with heating mantle, water condenser, calcium chloride guard tube and mechanical stirrer with 3.18 g (0.026 mol) of (R)-(+)-1-phenylethylamine. This reaction mixture is then refluxed at 100° C. for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27° C.) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized salt is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 5 mL of hexane and dried under vacuum to afford salt A.

The salt A is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (500 mL) and heated at 100° C. for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27° C.) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 50 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt B.

The salt B is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (290 mL) and heated at 100° C. for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27° C.) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 30 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt C.

The salt C is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) and heated at 100° C. for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27° C.) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 30 ml of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt D.

The salt D is treated with aqueous hydrochloric acid solution (20 mL, 1 mL of concentrated hydrochloric acid diluted with 100 mL of water) and stirred for 5 min. The white solid precipitates out and is collected by vacuum filtration, washed with 10 mL of cold water, 5 mL of isopropanol and 20 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to yield the hydrochloride salt of (R)-(−)-3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid, salt E.

The salt E is neutralized by stirring with aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (10 mL, 1 g of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in 120 mL of water) for 5 min. The precipitated solid is collected by filtration, washed with 10 mL of cold water, 100 mL of hexane, and dried to afford (R)-(−)-3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid: m.p. 202.2-203.4° C.

Alternatively, the title compound may be obtained by the resolution of the racemic title compound of Example 1 using the following preparative chiral HPLC method:

• Column: Chiralcel OD-R (250×20 mm) Diacel make, Japan;
• Solvent A: water:methanol:acetonitrile (10:80:10 v/v/v);
• Solvent B: water:methanol:acetonitrile (05:90:05 v/v/v);
• Using gradient elution: gradient program (time, min/% B): 0/0, 20/0, 50/100, 55/0, 70/0;
• Flow rate: 6.0 mL/min; and
• Detection: by UV at 305 nm.

EXAMPLE 3 (S)-3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

The title compound is prepared analogously to Example 2.

J MED CHEM 2009, 52, 6142-52

Investigation of Functionally Liver Selective Glucokinase Activators for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jm900839k

Type 2 diabetes is a polygenic disease which afflicts nearly 200 million people worldwide and is expected to increase to near epidemic levels over the next 10−15 years. Glucokinase (GK) activators are currently under investigation by a number of pharmaceutical companies with only a few reaching early clinical evaluation. A GK activator has the promise of potentially affecting both the β-cells of the pancreas, by improving glucose sensitive insulin secretion, as well as the liver, by reducing uncontrolled glucose output and restoring post-prandial glucose uptake and storage as glycogen. Herein, we report our efforts on a sulfonamide chemotype with the aim to generate liver selective GK activators which culminated in the discovery of 3-cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide (17c). This compound activated the GK enzyme (αK_a = 39 nM) in vitro at low nanomolar concentrations and significantly reduced glucose levels during an oral glucose tolerance test in normal mice.

PATENT

EP-1735322-B1

Example 2(R)-3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

The title compound is obtained analogously to Example 1 by employing the following additional resolution step:

The racemic title E compound of Example 1, 3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid (10 g, 0.026 mol) in 1,4-dioxane (500 mL) is treated in a three necked 1 liter flask, equipped with heating mantle, water condenser, calcium chloride guard tube and mechanical stirrer with 3.18 g (0.026 mol) of (R)-(+)-1-phenylethylamine. This reaction mixture is then refluxed at 100°C for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27°C) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized salt is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 5 mL of hexane and dried under vacuum to afford salt A.

The salt A is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (500 mL) and heated at 100°C for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27°C) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 50 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt B.

The salt B is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (290 mL) and heated at 100°C for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27°C) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 30 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt C.

The salt C is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) and heated at 100°C for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27°C) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 30ml of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt D.

The salt D is treated with aqueous hydrochloric acid solution (20 mL, 1 mL of concentrated hydrochloric acid diluted with 100 mL of water) and stirred for 5 min. The white solid precipitates out and is collected by vacuum filtration, washed with 10 mL of cold water, 5 mL of isopropanol and 20 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to yield the hydrochloride salt of (R)-(-)-3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid, salt E.

The salt E is neutralized by stirring with aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (10 mL, 1 g of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in 120 mL of water) for 5 min. The precipitated solid is collected by filtration, washed with 10 mL of cold water, 100 mL of hexane, and dried to afford (R)-(-)-3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid: m.p. 202.2-203.4°C.

Alternatively, the title compound may be obtained by the resolution of the racemic title compound of Example 1 using the following preparative chiral HPLC method:

• Column: Chiralcel OD-R (250 x 20 mm) Diacel make, Japan;
• Solvent A: water:methanol:acetonitrile (10:80:10 v/v/v);
• Solvent B: water:methanol:acetonitrile (05:90:05 v/v/v);
• Using gradient elution: gradient program (time, min / %B): 0/0, 20/0, 50/100, 55/0, 70/0;
• Flow rate: 6.0 mL/min; and
• Detection: by UV at 305 nm.

REFERENCES

US 7750020

WO-2005095418-A1

US-20080103167-A1

Type 2 diabetes is a polygenic disease which afflicts nearly 200 million people worldwide and is expected to increase to near epidemic levels over the next 10−15 years. Glucokinase (GK) activators are currently under investigation by a number of pharmaceutical companies with only a few reaching early clinical evaluation. A GK activator has the promise of potentially affecting both the β-cells of the pancreas, by improving glucose sensitive insulin secretion, as well as the liver, by reducing uncontrolled glucose output and restoring post-prandial glucose uptake and storage as glycogen. Herein, we report our efforts on a sulfonamide chemotype with the aim to generate liver selective GK activators which culminated in the discovery of 3-cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide (17c). This compound activated the GK enzyme (αK_a = 39 nM) in vitro at low nanomolar concentrations and significantly reduced glucose levels during an oral glucose tolerance test in normal mice.

https://www.google.com/patents/US7750020

EXAMPLE 2 (R)-3-Cyclopentyl-N-(5-methoxy-thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionamide

The title compound is obtained analogously to Example 1 by employing the following additional resolution step:

The racemic title E compound of Example 1,3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid (10 g, 0.026 mol) in 1,4-dioxane (500 mL) is treated in a three necked 1 liter flask, equipped with heating mantle, water condenser, calcium chloride guard tube and mechanical stirrer with 3.18 g (0.026 mol) of (R)-(+)-1-phenylethylamine. This reaction mixture is then refluxed at 100° C. for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27° C.) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized salt is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 5 mL of hexane and dried under vacuum to afford salt A.

The salt A is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (500 mL) and heated at 100° C. for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27° C.) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 50 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt B.

The salt B is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (290 mL) and heated at 100° C. for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27° C.) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 30 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt C.

The salt C is dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) and heated at 100° C. for 1 h. The clear reaction solution is cooled to RT (27° C.) and stirred for 10 h. The crystallized product is collected by filtration under vacuum, washed with 30 ml of hexane, and dried under vacuum to afford salt D.

The salt D is treated with aqueous hydrochloric acid solution (20 mL, 1 mL of concentrated hydrochloric acid diluted with 100 mL of water) and stirred for 5 min. The white solid precipitates out and is collected by vacuum filtration, washed with 10 mL of cold water, 5 mL of isopropanol and 20 mL of hexane, and dried under vacuum to yield the hydrochloride salt of (R)-(−)-3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid, salt E.

The salt E is neutralized by stirring with aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (10 mL, 1 g of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in 120 mL of water) for 5 min. The precipitated solid is collected by filtration, washed with 10 mL of cold water, 100 mL of hexane, and dried to afford (R)-(−)-3-cyclopentyl-2-[4-(4-methyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid: m.p. 202.2-203.4° C.

Alternatively, the title compound may be obtained by the resolution of the racemic title compound of Example 1 using the following preparative chiral HPLC method:

• Column: Chiralcel OD-R (250×20 mm) Diacel make, Japan;
• Solvent A: water:methanol:acetonitrile (10:80:10 v/v/v);
• Solvent B: water:methanol:acetonitrile (05:90:05 v/v/v);
• Using gradient elution: gradient program (time, min/% B): 0/0, 20/0, 50/100, 55/0, 70/0;
• Flow rate: 6.0 mL/min; and
• Detection: by UV at 305 nm.

Torrent Research Centre, Village Bhat, Gujarat, India

Mr. Samir Mehta, 52, is the Vice Chairman of the USD 2.75 billion Torrent Group and Chairman of Torrent Pharma

Shri Sudhir Mehta – Chairman Emeritus ::

Dr. Chaitanya Dutt – Director (Research & Development) ::

Born in the year 1950, Dr. Chaitanya Dutt holds an MD in Medicine. He practiced as a consulting physician before joining the company in 1982. Since then he has been associated with the Company. His rich experience spans in the areas of Pharma R&D, clinical research, manufacturing, quality assurance, etc. He is one of the key professionals in the top management team of the Company. He has been instrumental in setting up the Torrent Research Centre (TRC), the research wing of the Company. Under his prudent guidance and leadership, TRC has achieved tremendous progress in the areas of discovery research as well as development work on formulations. He does not hold any directorship in any other company.

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c1(sc2nc(ccc2n1)OC)NC(C(c3ccc(cc3)S(=O)(=O)N4CCN(CC4)C)CC5CCCC5)=O

• Supporting Info

Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate

4-fluoro-5-[[(2S)-2-methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]sulfonyl]isoquinoline;dihydrate;hydrochloride

4-Fluoro-5-[2(S)-methylperhydro-1,4-diazepin-1-ylsulfonyl]isoquinoline hydrochloride dihydrate

(S)-4-Fluoro-5-(2-methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-ylsulfonyl)isoquinoline hydrochloride dihydrate

Cas 223645-67-8 FREE

016TTR32QF, K 115

LAUNCHED 2014 Kowa

JAPAN 2014-09-26, Glanatec

リパスジル塩酸塩水和物
Ripasudil Hydrochloride Hydrate

C15H18FN3O2S.HCl.2H2O : 395.88
[887375-67-9]

SEE       http://pdf.irpocket.com/C4576/GpH7/tLM4/sJIT.pdf

Ripasudil

• Molecular FormulaC₁₅H₁₈FN₃O₂S
• Average mass323.386

SEE

K-115, an isoquinolinesulfonamide compound, is a highly selective and potent (IC50 = 31 nM) Rho-kinase inhibitor; is in Phase II clinical development in patients with POAG or ocular hypertension.Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate (Glanatec® ophthalmic solution 0.4 %; hereafter referred to as ripasudil) is a small-molecule, Rho-associated kinase inhibitor developed by Kowa Company, Ltd. for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. This compound, which was originally discovered by D. Western Therapeutics Institute, Inc., reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) by directly acting on the trabecular meshwork, thereby increasing conventional outflow through the Schlemm’s canal.

Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate was first approved by Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency of Japan (PMDA) on Sept 26, 2014. It was developed and marketed as Glanatek^® by Kowa Pharmaceuticals.

Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate is the first drug that can inhibit the rho-associated, coiled-coil containing protein kinase (ROCK). It is indicated for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Glanatek^® is available as solution (0.4%) for ophthalmic use, containing 4 mg of free Ripasudil per millimeter, and the recommended dose is one drop twice daily.

As a result of this mechanism of action, ripasudil may offer additive effects in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension when used in combination with agents such as prostaglandin analogues (which increase uveoscleral outflow) and β blockers (which reduce aqueous production).

The eye drop product has been approved in Japan for the twice-daily treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension, when other therapeutic agents are not effective or cannot be administered. Phase II study is underway for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

K-115 is a Rho-kinase inhibitor as ophthalmic solution originally developed by Kowa and D Western Therapeutics Institute (DWTI). The product candidate was approved and launched in Japan for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension in 2014.

In 2002, the compound was licensed to Kowa Pharmaceutical by D Western Therapeutics Institute (DWTI) in Japan for the treatment of glaucoma. The compound is currently in phase II clinical trials at the company for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Use of (S)-(-)-1-(4- fluoro-5-isoquinoline-sulfonyl)-2-methyl-1,4-homopiperazine (ripasudil hydrochloride, first disclosed in WO9920620), in the form of eye drops, for the treatment of retinal diseases, particularly diabetic retinopathy or age-related macular degeneration.

Follows on from WO2012105674 by claiming a combination of the same compound. Kowa, under license from D Western Therapeutics Institute, has developed the Rho kinase inhibitor ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate (presumed to be Glanatek) as an eye drop formulation for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension which was approved in Japan in September 2014..

The company is also developing the agent for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, for which it is in phase II trial as of October 2014.

Ripasudil (Glanatec) is a drug used for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It is approved for use in Japan as a 0.4% ophthalmic solution.^[1]

Ripasudil, a derivative of fasudil, is a rho kinase inhibitor.^[2]

Paper

A Practical Synthesis of (S)-tert-butyl 3-methyl-1,4-diazepane-1-carboxylate, the key intermediate of Rho-kinase inhibitor K-115
Synthesis (Stuttgart) 2012, 44(20): 3171

https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0032-1316771

practical synthesis of (S)-tert-butyl 3-methyl-1,4-di­azepane-1-carboxylate has been established for supplying this key intermediate of Rho–kinase inhibitor K-115 in a multikilogram production. The chiral 1,4-diazepane was constructed by intramolecular Fukuyama–Mitsunobu cyclization of a N-nosyl diamino alcohol starting from the commercially available (S)- or (R)-2-aminopropan-1-ol. In the same manner, an enantiomeric pair of a structural isomer were prepared for demonstration of the synthetic utility.

SEE

WO 2006137368 http://www.google.com/patents/WO2006137368A1?cl=en

PATENT

WO 2012026529

http://www.google.com/patents/WO2012026529A1?cl=en

The including prevention and treatment cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebrovascular disorders such as cerebral edema, the present invention relates to a salt thereof or isoquinoline derivatives useful as therapeutic agents, particularly glaucoma.

(S) – (-) -1 – (4 – fluoro-iso-5 – yl) sulfonyl – 2 – methyl -1,4 – diazepane the following formula (1):

It is a compound represented by the particular it is a crystalline water-soluble, not hygroscopic, because it is excellent in chemical stability, it is useful as a medicament has been known for its hydrochloride dihydrate ( refer to Patent Documents 1 and 2). -5 Isoquinoline of these – the sulfonamide compounds, that prophylactic and therapeutic agents for cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebrovascular disorders such as cerebral edema, is useful as a therapeutic agent for preventing and glaucoma in particular is known (1-5 see Patent Document 1).

Conventionally, for example, a method of manufacturing by the method described in Patent Document 1, as shown in the following production process has been reported preparation of said compound (Production Method 1-A).

That is, (S)-1-tert-butoxycarbonyl – 3 – by reacting the presence of triethylamine in methylene chloride-fluoro-isoquinoline (2) – methyl -1,4 – diazepane and 5 (3) – chloro-sulfonyl -4 by adding trifluoroacetic acid in methylene chloride compound (the first step), obtained following (4) to synthesize a compound (4) by deprotection to (second step) the desired compound (1) This is a method of manufacturing.

It is also an important intermediate for preparing the compound (1) (S)-1-tert-butoxycarbonyl – 3 – methyl-1 ,4 – diazepane to (3), for example, in the following manner (; see JP Production Process 1-B) that can be produced is known.

Further, on the other hand, the compound (1) (see Patent Document 1) to be manufactured manufacturing routes such as: Any (Process 2) are known.

However, it is possible to produce in the laboratory of a small amount scale, but you place the point of view for mass industrial production, environmentally harmful halogenated hydrocarbon solvent in the compound of the above-mentioned process for producing 1-A is ( problem because it is carried out coupling step (3) and 2), giving significant adverse environmental exists. Therefore, solvent of halogenated hydrocarbon other than those listed to the specification of the patent document 1, for example, I tried actually dioxane, tetrahydrofuran and the like, but the present coupling reaction will be some progress indeed, Problems reaction is not completed raw material remained even after prolonged reaction time, yield undesirably stays in at most 30% was found. Furthermore, it is hard to decompose in the environment, elimination is also difficult to dioxane is not preferred irritating to humans, and are known as compounds that potentially harmful brain, kidney and liver .

When we actually produced compound (3) by the above production method 1-B, can be obtained desired compound in good yield merged with reproducibility is difficult has further been found that. That is, in the production path, 1,4 – and is used sodium hydride with dimethyl sulfoxide in forming a diazepane ring, except that I actually doing this step, Tsu than the reproducibility of the desired compound It could not be obtained in high yield Te. Also, that this is due to the synthetic route through the unstable intermediate, that it would be converted into another compound easily found this way. limitations and potential problems of the present production process is exposed since this stability may affect the reproducibility of the reaction.

Meanwhile, an attempt to carry out mass production is actually in the Process 2, it encounters various problems. For example, it is stored as an impurity whenever I repeat step, by-products formed in each stage by tandem production process ranging from step 8 gave more complex impurity profile. Depending, it is necessary to repeat a complicated recrystallization purity obtained as a medicine until the purification, the yield in the laboratory be a good overall yield is significantly reduced in the mass production of actual example be away, it does not have industrial utility of true was found. It can be summarized as follows: Considering from the viewpoint of GMP process control required for pharmaceutical production these problems.

Requires control process and numerous complex ranging 1) to 8 step, 3 2) third step – amino-1 – in the step of reacting a propanol, a difficult to remove positional isomers are mixed, 3) The fourth step water is mixed by the minute liquid extraction operation at the time of return to the free base from oxalate require crystallization purification by oxalate in the removal of contaminants of positional isomers, in 4) fifth step, 5) sixth step The Mitsunobu by reproducibility poor require water control in the Mitsunobu reaction used in the ring closure compounds to (1) compounds in (6), 6) ring closure reaction, departing management of the reagent added or the like is generated, in 7) Seventh Step it takes a complicated purification in impurity removal after the reaction, resulting in a decrease in isolated yield. These are issues that must be solved in order to provide a stable supply of raw material for pharmaceuticals high chemical purity is required.

Thus, gentle salt thereof, or the environment isoquinoline derivative comprising a compound represented by the formula (1), the present invention provides a novel production method having good reproducibility and high purity easily and in high yield I intended.

As a result of intensive studies in view of such circumstances, the present inventors, in the manufacturing process of the final target compound shown by the following expression

(Wherein represents a fluorine, chlorine, bromine or ^iodine, _may, ^{R 3} and 1, ^{R 2 R} represents a _{C 1-4} alkyl group be the same or different from each other, and P, ^{X 1} is a protecting group shows a, 0 to m represents an integer of 3, 0 to n is. represents an integer of 3)

Is a urea-based solvents nitrile solvents, amide solvents, sulfoxide or solvents, the solvent may be preferably used in the coupling step of the compound (III) and (II) are generally very short time With these solvents It has been found that can be converted to the desired product quantitatively. It is possible to carry out the coupling step Volume scale while maintaining a high yield by using these solvents, there is no need to use a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent to give significant adverse environment. In consideration of the process such as removal of the solvent after the reaction was further found that acetonitrile is the best among these solvents. Also, since by using hydrochloric acid with ethyl acetate solvent in step deprotection can be isolated as crystal of hydrochloride desired compound (I), without going through the manipulation of solvent evaporation complicated , it has been found that it is possible to obtain the object compound (I) is a simpler operating procedure. Since there is no need to use a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent in this deprotection step further, there is no possibility of harming the environment.

It has been found that it is possible in mass production of (II), leading to the target compound purity, in high yield with good reproducibility as compared with the conventional method compounds are important intermediates in the coupling step further. That is, was it possible to lead to the intermediate high purity and in high yield by eliminating the production of a harmful halogenated hydrocarbon solvent to the environment in this manner. 1,4 addition – in order to avoid the problems encountered in the reaction using sodium hydride in dimethyl sulfoxide in forming the diazepane ring, in order to allow the cyclization reaction at mild conditions more, as a protecting group By performing the Mitsunobu reaction using Noshiru group instead of the carbobenzyloxy group, in addition to one step shorten the manufacturing process of the whole, without deteriorating the optical purity was successfully obtained the desired compound desired.

SEE

WO-2014174747http://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2014174747&recNum=1&maxRec=&office=&prevFilter=&sortOption=&queryString=&tab=PCT+Biblio

Route 2

CLIP

Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate (Glanatec)
Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate (Glanatec) was approved in Japan in 2014 for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
219 Originally discovered by D. Western Therapeutics Institute,Inc. and licensed by the Kowa Company, Ltd, ripasudil
functions as a selective Rho-kinase inhibitor and reduces intraocular pressure by stimulation of aqueous humour drainage of the
trabecular meshwork.219–221

While this recent approval allows for use of ripasudil as a twice-daily monotherapy treatment when
other drugs cannot be used or are not effective, clinical trials using ripasudil as a combination therapy with other glaucoma
drugs have shown promising results in the treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.222,223 Currently, the
Kowa Company is also pursuing trials focused on the use of ripasudil for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.224

While initial synthetic routes to ripasudil were carried out via a stepwise functionalization of 4-fluoroisoquinoline-5-sulfonylchloride (238),225,226 more recent reports describe an efficient route to ripasudil employing a late stage-coupling of Boc-diazepane
(237) with 4-fluoroisoquinoline-5-sulfonyl chloride (238), enabling synthesis on multi-kilogram scale and isolation of the
drug in high purity (Scheme 40).221,227,228 This optimized route to ripasudil begins with 2-nitrobenzene sulfonyl chloride (NsCl)-
mediated protection of (S)-2-amino-1-propanol (234) in 82% yield.
In this case, use of the NaHCO3/THF/H2O conditions were essential for preventing bis-nosylation.228 Alcohol activation with methanesulfonyl chloride (MsCl) in N-methyl morpholine (NMM) took place smoothly to give the corresponding mesylate 235 in 91%
yield. Direct mesylate displacement with 3-aminopropanol and subsequent amine protection as the carbamate ((Boc)2O) in a
one-pot fashion provided the corresponding Boc-amino propanol product 236 in 95% yield over 2 steps.

With the acyclic diazepane precursor 236 in hand, employment of the intramolecular Fukuyama-Mitsunobu N-alkyl cyclization conditions (diisopropylazodicarboxylate (DIAD)/PPh3) allowed generation of the diazepane in 75% yield. Nosyl group cleavage with thiophenol/K2CO3provided the Boc-diazepane 237 in 65% overall yield and 98% purity following a pH-controlled aqueous workup.

Finally, 4-fluoroisoquinoline- 5-sulfonyl chloride (238)—prepared via subjection of 4- fluoroisoquinoline (239, Scheme 41)229 to sulfur trioxide and sulfuric acid followed by treatment with thionyl chloride and finally 4 N HCl in ethyl acetate—was involved in a 1-pot, two-step procedure in which this sulfonyl chloride was coupled with diazepane 237 (TEA/MeCN) to access the ripasudil framework in quantitative yield.

Synthesis of the final drug target by deprotection with 4 MHCl in ethyl acetate followed by neutralization with aqueoussodium hydroxide provided the free base of ripasudil in 93% yield and 99.8% purity. Conversion to the more stable hydrochloride dihydrate form could be performed by treatment of the free base with 1 M HCl/EtOH and subsequent heating of the hydrochloride in H2O/acetone to provide ripasudil hydrochloride dihydrate XXIX in 83% yield.230,231

219. Garnock, J. P. K. Drugs 2014, 74, 2211.
220. Isobe, T.; Mizuno, K.; Kaneko, Y.; Ohta, M.; Koide, T.; Tanabe, S. Curr. Eye Res.2014, 39, 813.
221. Sumi, K.; Inoue, Y.; Nishio, M.; Naito, Y.; Hosoya, T.; Suzuki, M.; Hidaka, H.
Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 2014, 24, 831.
222. Mizuno, K. WO Patent 2,012,105,674, 2012.
223. Mizuno, K.; Matsumoto, J. WO Patent 2,007,007,737, 2007.
224. http://clinicaltrials.jp/user/cteDetail.jsp.
225. Gomi, N.; Ohgiya, T.; Shibuya, K. WO Patent 2,012,026,529, 2012.
226. Hidaka, H.; Nishio, M.; Sumi, K. US Patent 20,080,064,681, 2008.
227. Gomi, N.; Kouketsu, A.; Ohgiya, T.; Shibuya, K. Synthesis 2012, 44, 3171.
228. Gomi, N.; Ohgiya, T.; Shibuya, K.; Katsuyama, J.; Masumoto, M.; Sakai, H.Heterocycles 2011, 83, 1771.
229. Sakai, H.; Masunoto, M.; Katsuyama, J.; Onogi, K. WO Patent 2006090783A1,2006.
230. Hidaka, H.; Matsuura, A. WO Patent 1999020620A1, 1999.
231. Ohshima, T.; Hidaka, H.; Shiratsuchi, M.; Onogi, K.; Oda, T. US Patent7858615B2, 2008.

H-NMR spectral analysis

CAS NO. 223645-67-8, 4-fluoro-5-[[(2S)-2-methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]sulfonyl]isoquinoline H-NMR spectral analysis

C-NMR spectral analysis

CAS NO. 223645-67-8, 4-fluoro-5-[[(2S)-2-methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]sulfonyl]isoquinoline C-NMR spectral analysis

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Ripasudil

Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-Fluoro-5-{[(2S)-2-methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]sulfonyl}isoquinoline
Clinical data
Trade names	Glanatec
Identifiers
PubChem	CID 9863672
ChemSpider	8039366
Synonyms	K-115
Chemical data
Formula	C15H18FN3O2S
Molar mass	323.39 g/mol

///////////////// , Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate, Ripasudil, 223645-67-8,   塩酸塩水和物 , リパスジル

O=S(=O)(c2c1c(F)cncc1ccc2)N3[C@H](CNCCC3)C

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TRICYCLOHEXADECAHEXAENE DERIVATIVES FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS

WO2015026454,  COMBINATIONS COMPRISING TRICYCLOHEXADECAHEXAENE DERIVATIVES FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY [US/US]; Route 206 and Province Line Road Princeton, New Jersey 08543 (US)

PATENT WO2015026454 [LINK]

WANG, Alan Xiangdong; (US).
LOPEZ, Omar D.; (US).
TU, Yong; (US).
BELEMA, Makonen; (US)

Example B-l

Example B-l Step a

To a solution of 4-bromobenzene-l,2-diamine (2.5 g, 13.37 mmol) in DCM (30 mL) was added (S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid (3.09 g, 13.37 mmol), DIPEA (2.334 mL, 13.37 mmol) and HATU (5.08 g, 13.37 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and extracted with DCM. The organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated. The crude material was purified by ISCO using 40 g Redisep silica column, CHCl₃/MeOH as eluant to obtain (S)-tert-butyl ( 1 -((2-amino-4-bromophenyl)amino)-3 ,3 -dimethyl- 1 -oxobutan-2-yl) carbamate (1.82 g) as yellow solid. LC (Condition 1): R_t = 2.13 min. LC/MS: Anal. Calcd. for [M+H₂0]⁺ Ci₇H₂₇BrN₂0₄ : 402.12; found 402.2. 1H NMR (DMSO-d₆, δ = 2.50 ppm, 400 MHz): δ 9.35 – 9.21 (m, 1 H), 7.07 (d, J= 8.5 Hz, 1 H), 6.91 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 6.80 – 6.60 (m, 1 H), 5.25 – 5.01 (m, 2 H), 4.07 – 3.89 (m, 1 H), 1.52 – 1.34 (m, 9 H), 1.02 – 0.86 (m, 9 H).

Example B-l, Step b

Acetic acid (15 mL) was added to (S)-tert-butyl (l-((2-amino-4-bromo phenyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-l-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate (1.8 g, 4.50 mmol) and the reaction mixture was heated to 65 °C for overnight. The volatile component was removed in vacuo, and the residue was co-evaporated with dry CH₂C1₂ (2 x 15 mL). The organic phase was washed with saturated NaHC0₃ solution, brine, dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated to obtain (S)-tert-butyl (l-(6-bromo-lH-benzo[d] imidazol-2-yl)-2,2-dimethyl propyl)carbamate (1.68 g) as yellow solid. LC (Condition 1): R_t = 2.19 min. LC/MS: Anal. Calcd. for [M+H]⁺ Ci₇H₂₅BrN₃0₂ : 381.11; found 382.2. 1H NMR (DMSO-dg, δ = 2.50 ppm, 300 MHz): δ 12.46 – 12.27 (m, 1 H), 7.82 – 7.65 (m, 1 H), 7.59 – 7.41 (m, 1 H), 7.29 (dt, J= 1.9, 8.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.12 – 6.90 (m, 1 H), 4.64 (d, J= 9.8 Hz, 1 H), 1.44 – 1.27 (m, 9 H), 0.88 (br. s., 9 H).

-1 Step c

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl (l-(6-bromo-lH-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-2,2-dimethyl propyl) carbamate (1.57 g, 4.11 mmol) in dioxane (25 mL) was added bis (pinacolato)diboron (1.564 g, 6.16 mmol) and potassium acetate (1.209 g, 12.32 mmol). The reaction mixture was purged with argon for 10 min then PdCl₂(dppf) (0.150 g, 0.205 mmol) was added to the above reaction mixture and again purged with argon for 5 min. The reaction mixture was heated to 90 °C for overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted with water (15 ml) and extracted with EtOAc (2 x 25 ml). The combined organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude material was purified by ISCO using 40 g Redisep column, hexane/ethyl acetate as eluant to afford (S)-tert-butyl (2,2-dimethyl-l-(6-(4,4,5 ,5-tetramethyl- 1 ,3 ,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)- 1 H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)propyl) carbamate (1.35 g) as yellow solid. LC (Condition 1): R_t = 2.21 min. LC/MS: Anal. Calcd. for [M+H]⁺ C₂₃H₃₇BN₃0₄ : 430.29; found 430.4. 1H NMR (CD₃OD, δ = 3.34 ppm, 400 MHz): δ 7.98 (s, 1 H), 7.65 (dd, J= 1.0, 8.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.53(d, J= 8.5 Hz, 1 H), 4.73 (br. s., 1 H), 1.37 (s, 12 H), 1.24 (m, 9 H), 1.01 (s, 9 H).

-1 Step d

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl (2,2-dimethyl-l-(6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)propyl)carbamate (1.114 g, 2.59 mmol) and 4,16-dibromo[2,2]paracyclophane (0.38g, 1.038 mmol) in dioxane (10 mL) was added Cs₂C0₃ (0.845 g, 2.59 mmol) in water (2 mL) and degassed for 10 min.

PdCl₂(dppf) (0.038 g, 0.052 mmol) was added to the above reaction mixture and again degassed for 5 min. The reaction mixture was heated to 90 °C for 12 h. Then the reaction mixture was filtered to get Example B-1 Step d which was taken for next step without further purification. LC (Condition 1): R_t = 2.54 min. LC/MS: Anal. Calcd. for [M+H]⁺ ^₀Η₆₃Ν₆Ο₄ : 811.49; found 811.6. 1H NMR (DMSO-d₆, δ = 2.50 ppm, 300 MHz): δ 12.36 (br. s., 2 H), 7.85 – 7.52 (m, 4 H), 7.32 (d, J= 7.9 Hz, 2 H), 7.05 (br. s., 2 H), 6.89 – 6.67 (m, 4 H), 6.54 (br. s., 2 H), 4.72 (d, J= 8.7 Hz, 2 H), 3.57 – 3.44 (m, 2 H), 3.07 (br. s., 2 H), 2.83 (br. s., 2 H), 2.65 (br. s., 2 H), 1.36 (s, 18 H), 1.08 – 0.91 (m, 18 H).

-1 Step e

HC1 in dioxane (4 mL, 24.00 mmol) was added to Example B-1 Step d (0.1 g,

0.102 mmol), and the reaction mixture was allowed to stir at RT for 2 h. Completion of the reaction was monitored by LCMS. The volatile component was removed in vacuo and the residue was washed with diethyl ether and dried to afford Example B-1 Step e (0.07 g) as yellow solid. LC (Condition 1): R, = 2.54 min. LC/MS: Anal.

Calcd. for [M+H]⁺ C40H47N6 : 611.39; found 611.4. 1H NMR (CD₃OD, δ = 3.34 ppm, 400 MHz): δ 7.90 (d, J= 13.1 Hz, 2 H), 7.83 (d, J= 8.5 Hz, 2 H), 7.61 (d, J= 8.5 Hz, 2 H), 6.84 (d, J= 6.5 Hz, 2 H), 6.78 (s, 2 H), 6.70 – 6.65 (m, 2 H), 4.54 (d, J= 1.0 Hz, 2 H), 3.54 – 3.46 (m, 2 H), 3.18 – 3.10 (m, 2 H), 2.98 – 2.86 (m, 2 H), 2.71 (br. s., 2 H), 1.25 – 1.22 (m, 18 H).

To a solution of Example B-1 Step e (0.04 g, 0.053 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was added 4,4-difluorocyclohexanecarboxylic acid (0.017 g, 0.106 mmol), DIPEA (0.055 mL, 0.317 mmol) and HATU (0.030 g, 0.079 mmol). After being stirred for 2 h at room temperature, the volatile component was removed in vacuo and the residue was dissolved in DCM (10 mL), washed with saturated solution of NH₄C1, 10% NaHC0₃ solution, brine, dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude was purified by reverse phase HPLC purification to give Example B-1 as a white solid. LC (Condition 1): R, = 2.37 min. LC/MS: Anal. Calcd. for [M+H]⁺

C₅₄H₆₃F₄N₆0₂: 903.49; found 903.4. 1H NMR (DMSO-d₆, δ = 2.50 ppm, 400 MHz): δ 12.53 – 12.32 (m, 2 H), 8.41 – 8.21 (m, 2 H), 7.84 – 7.50 (m, 4 H), 7.43 – 7.24 (m, 2 H), 6.90 – 6.67 (m, 4 H), 6.60 – 6.44 (m, 2 H), 5.14 – 4.97 (m, 2 H), 3.44 (br. s., 2 H), 3.08 (br. s., 2 H), 2.93 – 2.77 (m, 2 H), 2.73 – 2.56 (m, 4 H), 2.20 – 1.98 (m, 3 H), 1.96 – 1.49 (m, 13 H), 1.02 (s, 18 H).

Starting materials can be obtained from commercial sources or prepared by well-established literature methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Acid precursors for the final step can be prepared according to the methods described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/933495, filed July 2, 2013.

LC/MS Condition 1

Column = Ascentis Express C18, 2.1 X 50 mm, 2.7 um

Solvent A = CH₃CN (2%) + 10 mM NH₄COOH in H₂0 (98%)

Solvent B = CH₃CN (98%) + 10 mM NH₄COOH in H₂0 (2%)

Start %B = 0; Final %B = 100

Gradient time = 1.4 min; Stop time = 4 min

Stop time = 4 min

Flow Rate = 1 mL/min; Wavelength = 220 nm

LC/MS Condition 2

Column = Waters BEH CI 8, 2.0 x 50 mm, 1.7 μιη

Slovent A = ACN (5%) + H₂0 (95%) containing 10 mM NH₄OAc

Solvent B = ACN (95%) + H₂0 (5%) containing 10 mM NH₄OAc

Start %B = 0; Final %B = 100

Gradient time = 3 min

Flow Rate = 1 mL/min

Wavelength = 220 nm

Temperature = 50 °C

LC/MS Condition 3

Column: Waters Phenomenex CI 8, 2.0 x 30 mm, 3 μιη particle

Mobile Phase A: 10% MeOH:90% Water :0.1%TFA

Mobile Phase B: 90% MeOH: 10% Water :0.1%TFA

Gradient: 0%B, 0-100% B over 3 minutes, then a 1 -minute hold at 100% B Flow: 0.8mL/min

Detection: 220 nm

Temperature: 40 °C

LC/MS Condition 4

Column: Waters BEH CI 8, 2.0 x 50 mm, 1.7 μιη particle

Mobile Phase A: 5:95 acetonitrile: water with 10 mM ammonium acetate Mobile Phase B: 95:5 acetonitrile: water with 10 mM ammonium acetate Gradient: 0%B, 0-100% B over 3 minutes, then a 0.5-minute hold at 100% B Flow: 1 mL/min

Detection: UV at 220 nm

Temperature: 50 °C

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FC1(F)CCC(CC1)C(=O)N[C@H](c2nc3ccc(cc3n2)c9cc4ccc9CCc5ccc(CC4)c(c5)c6ccc7nc(nc7c6)[C@@H](NC(=O)C8CCC(F)(F)CC8)C(C)(C)C)C(C)(C)C

MK 8876
CAS 1426960-33-9

2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-5-(11-fluoro-6H-pyrido[2′,3′:5,6][1,3]oxazino[3,4-a]indol-2-yl)-N-methyl-6-(N-methylmethanesulfonamido)-1-benzofuran-3-carboxamide

• Originator Merck & Co
• Class Antivirals

• Phase I Hepatitis C

Most Recent Events

• 11 Oct 2013 Phase-I clinical trials in Hepatitis C in Germany (PO)
• 11 Oct 2013 Phase-I clinical trials in Hepatitis C in Moldova (PO)
• 23 Aug 2013 Preclinical trials in Hepatitis C in USA (PO)

DATA

2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-5-(11-fluoro-6H-pyrido[2′,3′:5,6][1,3]oxazino[3,4-a]indol-2-yl)-N-methyl-6-(N-methylmethanesulfonamido)-1-benzofuran-3-carboxamide

MK-8876 off-white solid

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.56 (q, J = 4.7 Hz, 1H), 8.06–8.01 (m, 2H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.71 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.46–7.40 (m, 2H), 7.29–7.22 (m, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 6.94 (dd, J = 10.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.27 (s, 2H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.96 (s, 3H), 2.85 (d, J = 4.7 Hz, 3H);

¹³C NMR (125.7 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 162.86, 162.82 (d, J_C–F = 248.5 Hz), 155.74 (d, J_C–F = 246.1 Hz), 153.80, 152.43, 152.28, 147.20, 137.08, 137.00 (d, J_C–F = 10.8 Hz), 136.36, 136.20, 132.37, 129.50 (d, J_C–F = 8.6 Hz), 127.17, 125.45 (d, J_C–F = 3.1 Hz), 125.08, 125.02, 123.70 (d, J_C–F = 7.7 Hz), 122.28, 117.23 (d, J_C–F = 22.4 Hz), 116.01 (d, J_C–F = 21.9 Hz), 113.65, 111.76, 106.90 (d,J_C–F = 3.5 Hz), 105.32 (d, J_C–F = 18.5 Hz), 94.16, 73.57, 39.39, 37.24, 26.16;

HR-ESI-MS m/zcalcd for C₃₂H₂₅N₄O₅SF₂⁺ [M + H]⁺ 615.1514, found 615.1500.

SYNTHESIS 

CONTD……………

MK 8876

MK 8876

Patent

WO 2013033900

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

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Scheme 4

EXAMPLES

Example 1

Preparation of Compound 1

THIS COMPD HAS ONE FLUORO MISSING, APPLY TO YOUR MK  8876

Step 1 – Synthesis of 2,6-dichloropyridin-3-ol

Η₂0₂ (1.60 g, 47.12 mmol) was added slowly to the solution of compound 2,6- dichloropyridin-3-ylboronic acid (3 g, 15.71 mmol) in CH₂CI₂ (30 mL) at 0 °C. After stirred at room temperature for about 15 hours, the mixture was quenched with sat. Na₂S203 aqueous (50 mL) and adjusted to pH < 7 with IN HC1. The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (40 mL x 3). The organic layer was washed with brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and the solvent was evaporated to provide2,6-dichloropyridin-3-ol (2.34 g, yield: 91.4%). 1H-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 7.30 (d, / = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, / = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.70 (br, 1H).

– Synthesis of 2,6-dichloro- -methoxypyridine

To a solution of 2,6-dichloropyridin-3-ol (16.3 g, 0.1 mol) and K₂C0₃ (41.4 g, 0.3 mol) in DMF (200 mL) were added Mel (21.3 g, 0.15 mol). The mixture was allowed to stir at 80 °C for 2 hours. The mixture was then diluted with water (200 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (200 mL x 3). The organic layer was washed with brine (200 mL x 3), dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and the solvent was evaporated to provide 2,6-dichloro-3-methoxypyridine (17.0 g, yield: 96.0%). 1H-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 7.12-7.18 (m, 2H), 3.86 (s, 3H). Step 3 – Synthesis of2-(6-chloro-3-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-lH-indole

To a degassed solution of compound 2,6-dichloro-3-methoxypyridine (8.9 g, 0.05 mol), (l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-lH-indol-2-yl)boronic acid (13 g, 0.05 mol) and K₃PO₄ (31.8 g, 3.0 mol) in DMF (100 mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3.65 g, 0.005 mol) under N₂. The mixture was heated at 60 °C for about 15 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, diluted with EtOAc and filtered. The filtrate was washed with H₂0, brine, dried over Na₂S0₄. After being concentrated in vacuo, the resulting residue was purified using prep-HPLC to provide the desired product of 2-(6-chloro-3-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-lH-indole (9.0 g, yield:

69.8%). 1H-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 9.52 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, / = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.26 (m, 4H), 4.03 (s, 3H).

Step 4 – Synthesis of6-chlor -2-(lH-indol-2-yl)pyridin-3-ol

BBr₃ (0.4 mL, 0.39 mmol) was added to the solution of 2-(6-chloro-3- methoxypyridin-2-yl)-lH-indole (50 mg, 0.194 mmol) in CH₂C1₂ (0.5 mL) at -78 °C under N₂. The mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature for 3 hours. The mixture was then quenched with CH₃OH (10 mL) at -78 °C. After being concentrated in vacuo, the resulting residue was purified using prep-TLC (PE : EtOAc = 2.5 : 1) to afford the desired product of 6- chloro-2-(lH-indol-2-yl)pyridin-3-ol (40 mg, yield: 85.1%). 1H-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 10.09 (s, 1H), 9.72 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d, / = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.08-7.14 (m, 1H), 6.87-6.96 (m, 2H).

Step 5 – Synthesis of 2-chlo -6H-pyrido[2′ ,3′ : 5 ,6] [ 1 ,3]oxazino[3 ,4-a]indole

To a solution of chloroiodomethane (3.51 g, 20.0 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.38 g, 10.0 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) was allowed to stir at 100 °C, 6-chloro-2-(lH-indol-2-yl)pyridin-3-ol (480 mg, 2.0 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) was added dropwise. After addition, the mixture was allowed to stir for another 0.5 hours. The mixture was then diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (100 mL x 3). The organic layer was washed with brine (100 mL x 3), dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified using prep-TLC (PE : EtOAc = 3 1) to afford the desired product of 2-chloro-6H-pyrido[2′,3′:5,6][l,3]oxazino[3,4-a]indole (260 mg, yield: 50.7%). 1H-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 7.63 (d, / = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.19 (d, / = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.08-7.12 (m, 2H), 5.86 (s, 2H).

Step 6 – Synthesis of2-(4-fluowphenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-5-(6H- pyridol 2 ‘,3’:5,6][ l, mpound 1 )

THIS COMPD HAS ONE FLUORO MISSING, APPLY TO YOUR MK  8876

To a degassed solution of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N- methylmethylsulfonamido)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzofuran-3- carboxamide (502 mg, 1.0 mmol), 2-chloro-6H-pyrido[2′,3′:5,6][l,3]oxazino[3,4-a]indole (256 mg, 1.0 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (636 mg, 3.0 mmol) in dioxane : H₂0 (1.5 mL : 0.4 mL) was added Pd₂(dba)₃ (91 mg, 0.1 mmol) and X-phos (91 mg, 0.2 mmol) under N₂. The mixture was heated to 110 °C for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, diluted with EtOAc and filtered. The filtrate was washed with H₂0, brine, dried over Na₂S0₄. After being concentrated in vacuo, the resulting residue was purified using prep-HPLC to provide the desired product of Compound 1 (275 mg, yield: 46.1%). 1H-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 7.88-7.94 (m, 3H), 7.61-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.40 (s, 2H), 7.09-7.28 (m, 6H), 5.94 (s, 2H), 5.86 (d, / = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.92 (d, / = 5.2 Hz, 3H), 2.65 (s, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 596.

Compounds 2-15, depicted in the table below, were prepared using the method described above.

COMPD 2 IS MK 8876

PATENT

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Example 81

Preparation of Compound 2

Synthesis of ethyl 3- 4-fluorophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate

Diethyl carbonate (130 g, 1.1 mol) was dissolved in a suspension ofNaH (60% in oil, 50.2 g, 1.3 mol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (1.5 L), and then l-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanone (150 g, 1.09 mol) was added dropwise at 70 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred at 70 °C for 3 hours. After the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and poured into HCl (1 N). The mixture was extracted with EtOAc, the organic phase was dried with anhydrous NaS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was purified using column chromatography (eluted with petroleum ether / EtOAc = 50 / 1) to provide ethyl 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate (217 g, yield: 95%). 1H-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 7.92-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.13 (m, 2H), 4.14-4.20 (m, 2H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 1.22 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 211. Step 2 – Synthesis of ethyl 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate

A solution of ethyl 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate (130 g, 0.6 mol), 4- bromophenol (311 g, 1.8 mol) and FeCl₃-6H₂0 (19.5 g, 0.09 mol) in DCE (700 mL) was heated to reflux, and then 2-(tert-butylperoxy)-2-methylpropane (193 g, 1.32 mol) was added dropwise under nitrogen. After 6 hours of refluxing, the mixture was cooled to RT, quenched with saturated NaHS0₃ and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic phases were washed with water, brine and dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was purified using column chromatography (petroleum ether / dichloromethane = 15 / 1) to provide the crude product, which was crystallized from cold MeOH to provde ethyl 5-bromo-2- (4-fluorophenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate (37 g, yield: 14.3%) as solid. 1H- MR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.97-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.37 (d, J= 4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (t, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.32-4.38 (m, 2H), 1.36 (t, J= 8.0 Hz, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 363 / 365.

Step 3 – Synthesis of eth l 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophen -6-nitrobenzofuran-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate (50 g,

137.6 mmol) in CHC1₃ (500 mL), fuming HN0₃ (50 mL) was added dropwise at -15 °C and the mixture was stirred for 0.5 hour. The reaction mixture was poured into ice water and extracted with CH₂C1₂. The organic layer was washed with a.q. sat. NaHC0₃ and brine, after removed the most of solvent, the resulting residue was crystallized with petroleum ether / dichloromethane = 20 / 1 to provide product of ethyl 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-nitrobenzofuran-3-carboxylate (35 g, yield: 66%). 1H- MR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.02-8.04 (m, 3H), 7.13-7.18 (m, 2H), 4.36-4.41 (m, 2H), 1.37 (t, J= 4.0 Hz, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 408 / 410.

Step 4 – Synthesis of ethyl 6-amino-5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate

A mixture of ethyl 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-nitrobenzofuran-3-carboxylate (52 g, 127 mmol), iron filings (21.3 g, 382.2 mmol) and H₄C1 (41 g, 764.4 mmol) in MeOH / THF / H₂0 (2 / 2 / 1, 500 mL) was stirred at reflux for 3 hour. After filtered and concentrated, the resulting residue was purified using column chromatography (petroleum ether / EtOAc / dichloromethane = 20 : 1 : 20) to provide ethyl 6-amino-5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl) benzofuran-3-carboxylate (40 g, yield: 82%). 1H- MR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.08 (t, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.83 (s, 1H), 4.32-4.36 (m, 2H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 1.35 (t, J= 8.0 Hz, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 378 / 380.

Step 5 – Synthesis of 5-Bromo-2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methanesulfonylamino-benzofuran-3- carboxylic acid eth l ester

MsCI (31.7 g, 277.5 mmol) was added to a solution of ethyl 6-amino-5-bromo-2- (4-fluorophenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate (35 g, 92.5 mmol) and pyridine (60 mL) in

dichloromethane (300 mL) at 0 °C. After stirred overnight at room temperature, the mixture was diluted with water and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo, the resulting residue was purified using crystallized with EtOAc to provde the pure product of ethyl 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-6- (methylsulfonamido)benzofuran-3-carboxylate (35 g, yield: 82%). 1H- MR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.01-8.05 (m, 2H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.15-7.19 (m, 2H), 6.87 (s, 1H), 4.38-4.43 (m, 2H), 3.00 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J= 40 Hz, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 456 / 458.

Step 6 – Synthesis of 5-Bromo-2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methanesulfonylamino-benzofuran-3- carboxylic acid

To a solution of ethyl 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-(methylsulfonamido) benzofuran-3-carboxylate (53 g, 0.23 mol) in dioxane / H₂0 (5 / 1, 600 mL) was added

LiOH-H₂0 (25 g, 1.17 mol), and the mixture was stirred at 100 °C for 3 hours. After

concentrated, the resulting residue was dissolved in H₂0, 1 N HCl was added until pH reached 3, and the mixture was extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄ and filtered. The solvent was removed to provide the product of 5-bromo-2-(4- fluorophenyl)-6-(methylsulfonamido)benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid (48 g, yield: 96%).¹H- MR (DMSO- e, 400 MHz) δ 13.49 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.17 (m, 2H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.50 (m, 2H), 3.16 (s, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 428 / 430. Step 7 – Synthesis of 5-Bromo-2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methanesulfonylamino-benzofuran-3- carboxylic acid methylamide

A solution of 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-(methylsulfonamido) benzofuran-3- carboxylic acid (33 g, 77 mmol), HOBT (15.6 g, 115.5 mmol) and EDCI (22.2 g, 115.5 mmol) in DMF (250 mL) was stirred at room temperature. After 2 hours, Et₃N (50 mL) and CH₃ H₂ (HC1 salt, 17.7 g, 231 mmol) was added to the mixture, and the mixture was stirred overnight. After the solvent was removed, H₂0 was added and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layer was washed with H₂0, brine and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was washed with EtOAc to provide the product of 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N- methyl-6-(methylsulfonamido)benzofuran-3-carboxamide (32 g, yield: 94%). 1H- MR (DMSO- ck, 400 MHz) δ 9.55 (br s, 1H), 8.46-8.48 (m, 1H), 8.12-8.17 (m, 2H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.50 (m, 2H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 2.93 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 441 / 443.

Step 8 – Synthesis of 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N- methylmethylsulfonamido benzofuran-3-carboxamide

CH₃I (31.6 g, 223 mmol) was added to a mixture of 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- N-methyl-6-(methylsulfonamido)benzofuran-3-carboxamide (32 g, 74 mmol), K₂C0₃ (25.6 g, 186 mmol) and KI (246 mg, 1.5 mmol) in DMF (150 mL) under N₂ protection. The mixture was stirred at 80-90 °C overnight. After concentrated in vacuo, the resulting residue was washed with water (200 mL) and EtOAc (200 mL) to provide the product of 5-bromo-2-(4- fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)benzofuran-3-carboxamide (31.5 g, 94%). 1H- MR (CDCI₃, 400 MHz) δ 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.92 (m, 2H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.18-7.23 (m, 2H), 5.78 (br s, 1H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 3.00 (d, J= 4.8 Hz, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 455 / 457. Step 9 – Synthesis of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-5-(4, 4, 5, 5- tetramethyl-1 -dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzofuran-3-carboxamide

a degassed solution of 5-bromo-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N- methylmethylsulfonamido)benzofuran-3-carboxamide (1.0 g, 2.2 mmol) and pinacol diborane (2.79 g, 11.0 mmol) in 1,4-Dioxane (25 mL) was added KOAc (647 mg, 6.6 mmol) under N₂ and stirred for 4 hours at room temperature. Then Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (60 mg) was added, and the mixture was stirred for another 30 minutes. Then the mixture was put into a pre-heated oil-bath at 130 °C and stirred for another 1 hour under N₂. The reaction mixture was cooled to room

temperatureand concentrated and extracted with EtOAc. The organic layers were washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄. After concentrated, the crude product of the boronic ester was purified using column chromatography (petroleum ether / EtOAc = 5 / 1 to 2 / 1) to obtain 2-(4- fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2- dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzofuran-3-carboxamide as white solid (700 mg, yield: 64%). ¹H- MR (CDCI₃, 400 ΜΗζ) δ 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.91 (m, 2H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.11 (t, 7= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 5.81 (d, 7= 2.8 Hz, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.97 (d, 7= 5.2 Hz, 3H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 1.31 (s, 12H). MS (M+H)⁺: 503.

Step 10 – Synthesis of tert-butyl 4-fluoro-lH-indole-l -car boxy late

To a solution of 4-fluoro-lH-indole (5 g, 0.11 mol) and DMAP (150 mg, 3%Wt) in THF (50 mL) was added (Boc)₂0 (8.5 g, 0.04 mol) dropwise. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The organic solvent was removed in vacuo, and the resulting residue was purified using column chromatography (pure petroleum ether) to provide tert-butyl 4-fluoro- lH-indole-l-carboxylate (8.3 g, yield: 96%). 1H- MR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 7.92 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J= 3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (m, 1H), 6.90 (m, 1H), 6.66 (d, J= 3.6 Hz, 1H), 1.67 (s, 9H). MS (M+H)⁺: 236.

Step 11 – Synthesis of (l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-fluoro-lH-indol-2-yl)boronic acid

To a solution of diisopropylamine (7.5 mL, 0.11 mol) in THF (35 mL) at 0 °C was added «-BuLi (21 mL, 0.055 mol) dropwise. The mixture was stirred at 0 °C for 40 minutes. Then the mixture was cooled to -78 °C. Tert-butyl 4-fluoro-lH-indole-l-carboxylate (5 g, 0.02 mol) in THF (13 mL) was added dropwise slowly. After addition, the mixture was stirred at -78 °C for 2 hours. Then triisopropyl borate (3.29 g, 0.03 mol) was added. The mixture was stirred at -78 °C for another 40 minutes. The reaction was monitored using TLC. When the reaction was completed, the mixture was adjusted to pH = 6 with 1 N HC1. After extracted with EtOAc (25 mL x 3), the combined organic layers were washed with brine (50 mL), dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The obtained solid was recrystallized with EtOAc and petroleum ether to provide (l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-fluoro-lH-indol-2-yl)boronic acid (4.5 g, yield: 76.7%, which might be unstable at high temp, work up, store in fridge). ¹H- MR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 7.77 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.44 (s, 2H), 7.24 (m, 1H), 6.90 (m, 1H), 1.66 (s, 9H). MS (M+H)⁺: 280.

Step 12 – Synthesis of 6-chloro-2-iodopyridin-3-ol

6-chloropyridin-3-ol (5.0 g, 38.6 mmol) was dissolved in water (50 mL) and placed under an N₂ atmosphere. Na₂C0₃ (8.2 g, 77.4 mmol) was added followed by iodine (9.8 g, 38.8 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The mixture was poured into 1M Na₂S₂0₃ and extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated to provide the product of 6-chloro-2- iodopyridin-3-ol (7.0 g, yield: 70.9%). 1H- MR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ 7.17 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H). MS (M+H)⁺: 256 / 258.

Step 13 – Synthesis of 6-chloro-2-(4-fluoro-lH-indol-2-yl)pyridin-3-ol

A mixture of (l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-fluoro-lH-indol-2-yl)boronic acid (5 g, 18.0 mmol), 6-chloro-2-iodopyridin-3-ol (3.82 g, 15.0 mol) and NaHC0₃ (3.78 g, 45.0 mol) in 1, 4-dioxane (76 mL) and water (7 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 15 minutes. Then Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (527 mg, 0.75 mmol) was added under nitrogen atmosphere, and the mixture was heated at 100 °C under N₂ for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, diluted with EtOAc (50 mL), filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was diluted with H₂0 (60 mL) and EtOAc (30 mL), and the layer was separated, the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (3*30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (50 mL), dried over Na₂S0₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was purified using column chromatography (petroleum ether / EtOAc = 20 / 1 ~ 3 / 1) to provide 6-chloro-2- (4-fluoro-lH-indol-2-yl)pyridin-3-ol (3 g, yield: 76.5%). 1H- MR (MeOD, 400 MHz) δ 7.36 (s, 1H), 7.23-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.03-7.11 (m, 2H), 6.63-6.68 (m, 1H). MS (M+H)⁺: 263 / 265.

Ste 14 – Synthesis of 2-chloro-ll-fluoro-6H-pyrido[2′,3′:5, 6][l,3]oxazino[3,4-a]indole

A solution of 6-chloro-2-(4-fluoro-lH-indol-2-yl)pyridin-3-ol (2 g, 7.6 mmol) and Cs₂C0₃ (7.46 g, 22.89 mmol) in DMF (100 mL) was stirred at 100 °C (internal temperature) for 15 min, and then chloroiodomethane (2.85 g, 15.3 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added dropwise. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL x 3). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was purified using column chromatography (petroleum ether:EA=10: l) to provde 2-chloro-l l-fluoro-6H-pyrido[2′,3′:5,6][l,3]oxazino[3,4-a]indole (1.8 g, yield: 86.1%). 1H- MR (DMSO-i¾, 400 MHz) δ 7.64 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 6.88-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.18 (s, 2H). MS (M+H)⁺: 275 / 277. Step 15 – Synthesis of5-(ll-fluoro-6H-pyrido[2 3′:5, 6][l,3]oxazino[3,4-a]indol-2-yl)-2-(4- fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)benzofuran-3-carboxam

To a degassed solution of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N- methylmethylsulfonamido)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzofuran-3- carboxamide (100 mg, 0.199 mmol), 2-chloro-l l-fluoro-6H-pyrido[2′,3′:5,6][l,3]oxazino[3,4- a]indole (56 mg, 0.199 mmol) and Κ₃Ρ0₄·3Η₂0 (159 mg, 0.597 mmol) in dioxane / H₂0 (0.8 mL / 0.2 mL) was added Pd₂(dba)₃ (9 mg, 0.01 mmol) and X-Phos (9 mg, 0.02 mmol) under N₂. The mixture was heated at 80 °C for 1 hour. The mixture was then diluted with water (30 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (15 mL x 3). The organic layer was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over Na₂S0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was purified using prep-TLC (petroleum ether / EtOAc = 1 : 1.5) to provde the pure product of 5-(l l-fluoro-6H- pyrido [2′, 3 ‘ : 5 , 6] [ 1 , 3 ]oxazino [3 ,4-a]indol-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-6-(N- methylmethylsulfonamido)benzofuran-3-carboxamide (60 mg, 48.8%). 1H- MR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz) δ: 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.96 (m, 2H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.17-7.21 (m, 4H), 7.10 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.81-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.98 (s, 3H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.98 (d, J= 4.8 Hz, 3H), 2.72 (s, 3H). MS (M+H)⁺: 615.

Paper

We describe the route development and multikilogram-scale synthesis of an HCV NS5B site D inhibitor, MK-8876. The key topics covered are (1) process improvement of the two main fragments; (2) optimization of the initially troublesome penultimate step, a key bis(boronic acid) (BBA)-based borylation; (3) process development of the final Suzuki–Miyaura coupling; and (4) control of the drug substance form. These efforts culminated in a 28 kg delivery of the desired active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Process Development of the HCV NS5B Site D Inhibitor MK-8876

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.oprd.5b00405

PAPER

Using the Teasdale method, purge factor estimates for six impurities identified as mutagenic alerts in the synthesis of MK-8876 are compared to actual measured amounts of these impurities determined via appropriate analytical methods. The results from this comparison illustrate the conservative nature of purge factor estimates, meaning that overprediction of mutagenic impurity purging is unlikely when using this method. Industry and regulatory acceptance of the purge factor estimation method may help minimize analytical burden in pharmaceutical development projects.

Evaluation and Control of Mutagenic Impurities in a Development Compound: Purge Factor Estimates vs Measured Amounts

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.oprd.5b00263?journalCode=oprdfk

//////MK-8876, 1426960-33-9, Merck & Co, Antivirals, Phase I,  Hepatitis C

Fc7cccc6c7cc2n6COc1ccc(nc12)c3cc4c(cc3N(C)S(C)(=O)=O)oc(c4C(=O)NC)c5ccc(F)cc5

Eldecalcitol

(1S,2S,3S,5Z)-5-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-1-[(2R)-6-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-7a-methyl-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-2-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-4-methylidenecyclohexane-1,3-diol

(1R,2R,3R,5Z,7E)-2-(3-Hydroxypropyloxy)-9,10-secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene-1,3,25-triol

APPROVED JAPAN , 2011-01-21, Chugai (Originator) , Roche,Taisho Toyama

Eldecalcitol was approved by Pharmaceuticals and Medicals Devices Agency of Japan (PMDA) on January 21, 2011. It was developed by Chugai Pharmaceutical (a member of Roche) and marketed as Edirol^® by Chugai Pharmaceutical and Taisho.

Eldecalcitol is an orally active vitamin D analogue leading to greater absorption of bind calcium. It is usually used to treat osteoporosis.

Edirol^® is available as capsule for oral use, containing 0.5 μg or 0.75 μg of free Eldecalcitol, and the recommended dose is 0.75 μg once daily.

ED-71, a vitamin D analog, is a more potent inhibitor of bone resorption than alfacalcidol in an estrogen-deficient rat model of osteoporosis. ED-71, effectively and safely increased lumbar and hip bone mineral density (BMD) in osteoporotic patients who also received vitamin D3 supplementation.

Eldecalcitol is a drug used in Japan for the treatment of osteoporosis.^[1] It is an analog of vitamin D.^[2] Osteoporosis is a common bone disease among the older generation, with an estimated prevalence of over 200 million people.^[1] This condition often results in bone fractures due to abnormally low bone mass density, and is a leading cause of disability, especially among developed countries with longer average life spans. Osteoporosis is more common in women than with men.

Eldecalcitol

Discovery

Chugai Pharmaceutical/Roche are the originators of the medicinal drug eldecalcitol through Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings and Chugai Pharmaceutical. The trade name of eldecalcitol is Edirol, and its Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number is 104121-92-8. Eldecalcitol was approved for use in Japan on January 2011. The approval came from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare for the objective of a treatment for osteoporosis.^[3]

Effects

Clinical trials have suggested that eldecalcitol, a vitamin D analog, has strong effects to reduce calcium reabsorption into the body from bones, therefore increasing bone mineral density, and to increase calcium absorption in intestines.^[4] In animals, eldecalcitol inhibits the activity of osteoclasts for the function to reduce bone degradation for calcium, while still able to maintain osteoblast function so as to not hinder bone formation.^[5] Unlike other vitamin D analogs, eldecalcitol does not significantly suppress parathyroid hormone levels, promising a better treatment for osteoporosis in comparison to other medications.^[6] Bone mineral density increases with eldecalcitol use, in addition to strengthening bone structure. This occurs due to the function of the eldecalcitol drug, which decreases bone reabsorption as observed through a bone reabsorption marker. Bone geometry assessments show that eldecalcitol increases cortical bone area in patients with osteoporosis more so than other vitamin D analogs, such as alfacalcidol. There was also the maintenance of thickness of cortical bone mass, strongly indicating that eldecalcitol improves the strength and mass of bone, specifically cortical bone structure.^[7] Adverse effects of eldecalcitol include an increase in blood and urinary calcium levels. Abnormally high levels of calcium can lead to problems associated with hypercalcemia.

Treatment for Osteoporosis

Eldecalcitol can be used for the treatment of hypocalcaemia or osteoporosis. Calcium absorption increases with the presence of eldecalcitol by the body, occurring in the intestines, which is useful for those who have low calcium levels. Eldecalcitol is more often used due to its effects to treat osteoporosis. In the aging population, the bone matrix becomes weakened through untreated osteoporosis. This leads to an increased risk of severe fractures that include spinal and hip fractures in addition to vertebral and wrist fractures. This creates a burden on the health care system due to a decline in the quality of life for the individuals that suffer from this condition. Some risk factors leading to the predisposition of developing osteoporosis are previous incidents of bone fractures and a reduction in bone mineral density.^[1] These factors expectantly increase as age increases. Bone health is reliant on maintaining physiologically needed levels of calcium, where the body constantly maintains this calcium homeostasis through osteoblast and osteoclast activity. Osteoblast activity serves this function of maintaining appropriate calcium levels by depositing calcium in bones when blood calcium levels are above normal. In contrast, osteoclasts break down bone tissue to increase blood calcium levels if they are low.^[8] This activity is performed after absorption of calcium by the body, which requires the actions of vitamin D. The active metabolite of vitamin D, calcitriol, performs its function through interactions with the calcitriol receptor. This nuclear hormone receptor is responsible for calcium absorption which, in turn, is involving in bone depletion and formation. The new analogs of vitamin D, such as eldecalcitol, are observed to have stronger effects in preventing bone loss, fractures, and falls in comparison to calcitriol.^[9] Eldecalcitol is even more effective than its counterpart alfacalcidol, another vitamin D analog. Studies have shown eldecalcitol is more effective than alfacalcidol in preventing vertebral and wrist fractures, and even falls, with osteoporotic patients with vitamin D insufficiencies.^[10] Eldecalcitol is also more effective at preventing fractures than vitamin D and calcium supplements.^[1] Eldecalcitol increases calcium absorption for vitamin D deficient patients, and therefore could be used for osteoporosis treatment for all age groups.

Pharmacology

Analogs of vitamin D are being explored intensely for their regulatory effects on calcium metabolism with the purpose of treating osteoporosis, a skeletal disease associated with low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. Vitamin D is imperative for absorption of calcium to maintain bone strength.

Mechanism of Action

Eldecalcitol is an orally administered drug to patients, which binds to vitamin D receptors and binding protein for the goal of achieving greater specificity to bind calcium for its absorption. This greater affinity is 2.7-fold that of the active vitamin D form of calcitriol. Eldecalcitol is readily absorbed into the body, with a long elimination half-life of over eight hours, reaching maximum absorption in 3.4 hours.^[1]

Dosage

Eldecalcitol is present in the form of pills for oral administration. In preclinical models with healthy male volunteers, oral doses of eldecalcitol ranged from 0.1 to 1.0 micrograms once daily to show an increase in bone mineral density.^[11] Preclinical trials show improvements for doses at 0.5 and 0.75 micrograms, which are the recommended dosage amounts for the Edirol product as approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare for treating osteoporosis.^[3]

Chemistry

The class of eldecalcitol is a vitamin D3 derivative. This molecule has a molecular weight of 490.71 grams per mole. The eldecalcitol analog of calcitriol, contains a hydroxypropyl group in the lower cyclohexane ring. The synthesis of eldecalcitol incorporates two units assembled together. The IUPAC names include (3S, 4S, 5R)-oct-1-en-7-yne-3,4,5-triol that is fused to a bicyclic system, (R)-6-((1R, 3aR, 7aR, E)-4-(bromomethylene)-7a-methyloctahydro-1H-inden-1-yl)-2-methylheptan-2-ol. The assembly process includes a Diels-Alder reaction to give the fully protected eldecalcitol. In order to get the parent molecule, the hydroxyl groups have to be deprotected. The chemistry of eldecalcitol allows for its binding 2.7-fold more potently than calcitriol. In addition, some vitamin D derivatives have been known to inhibit the serum parathyroid hormone. Eldecalcitol only weakly inhibits the serum parathyroid hormone, making it an even more appealing medicinal drug for its physiological uses in the treatment of osteoporosis.^[3] Animal studies of eldecalcitol, in ovariectomized rats, show improvements in bone mass while lowering bone reabsorption to demonstrate its effectiveness in osteoporosis treatment.^[5]

PAPER

Heterocycles,  Vol 92, No. 6, 2016, pp.1013-1029
Published online, 22nd March, 2016

■ Diverse and Important Contributions by Medicinal Chemists to the Development of Pharmaceuticals: An Example of Active Vitamin D3 Analog, Eldecalcitol

Noboru Kubodera*

*International Institute of Active Vitamin D Analogs, 35-6, Sankeidai, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-0017, Japan

Abstract

Presented herein are diverse and important contributions by medicinal chemists to different stages of pharmaceutical development. The conceptual elements reviewed, which are intended for young chemists who engage in drug discovery research, draw upon the author’s experience in developing eldecalcitol, an active vitamin D3 analog used to treat osteoporosis. The review covers exploratory research for a lead candidate compound; process development for practical manufacturing; and synthesis of other compounds relevant to the program, such as tritiated compounds, postulated metabolites, and miscellaneous analogs for mode of action studies.

PAPER

Eldecalcitol [1α,25-dihydroxy-2β-(3-hydroxypropoxy)vitamin D₃], an analog of calcitriol (1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃), possesses a hydroxypropoxy substituent at the 2β-position of calcitriol. Eldecalcitol has potent biological effects on bone disease such as osteoporosis. The marketing of eldecalcitol has very recently started in Japan. In consideration of this, we have been investigating practical synthesis of eldecalcitol for industrial-scale production. Eldecalcitol was initially synthesized in a linear manner. The 27-step linear sequence was, however, suboptimal due to its lengthiness and low overall yield (ca. 0.03%). Next, we developed a convergent approach based on the Trost coupling reaction, in which the A-ring fragment (ene-yne part obtained in 10.4% overall yield) and the C/D-ring fragment (bromomethylene part obtained in 27.1% overall yield) are coupled to produce the triene system of eldecalcitol (15.6%). Although the overall yield of the convergent synthesis was better than that of the linear synthesis, significant improvements were still necessary. Therefore, additional biomimetic studies were investigated. Process development for the practical production of eldecalcitol is described herein.

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Convergent synthesis of eldecalcitol (5) by coupling A-ring fragment 37 with C/D-ring fragment 40. Reagents and conditions: a: HO(CH₂)₃OH/t-BuOK, 120°C. b: t-BuCOCl/pyridine/CH₂Cl₂, rt. c: H₂/Pd(OH)₂/MeOH, rt. d: Me₂C(OMe)₂/TsOH/acetone, rt. e: DMSO/(COCl)₂/CH₂Cl₂, −60°C. f: CH₂=CHMgBr/THF, −60°C. g: t-BuCOCl/Et₃N/DMAP/CH₂Cl₂, rt. h: 1 M HCl/MeOH, rt. i: Ph₃P/DEAD/benzene, reflux. j: LiC ≡ CTMS/BF₃-OEt₂, −78°C. k: 10 N NaOH/MeOH, rt. l: TBSOTf/Et₃N/CH₂Cl₂, 0°C. m: TESOTf/Et₃N/CH₂Cl₂, 0°C. n: O₃/CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, −78°C then NaBH₄/MeOH, −78°C. o: NMO/TPAP/4Ams/CH₂Cl₂, rt. p: Ph₃P⁺CH₂BrBr⁻/NaHMDS/ THF, −60°C to rt. q: (dba)₃Pd₂-CHCl₃/PPh₃/Et₃N/toluene, reflux. r: TBAF/THF/toluene, reflux.

Industrial synthesis of alfacalcidol (4) and biomimetic synthesis of eldecalcitol (5) from cholesterol (42). Reagents and conditions: a: [Al(Oi-Pr)₃]/cyclohexanone. b: DDQ/AcOEt. c: NaOEt/EtOH. d: NaBH₄/MeOH/THF. e: Ac₂O/DMPA/pyridine, rt. f: NBS/AIBN/n-hexane, reflux. g: γ-collidine/toluene, reflux. h: KOH/MeOH, rt. i: PTAD/CH₂Cl₂, rt. j: TBSCl/imidazole. k: MCPBA/CH₂Cl₂. l: DMI, 140°C. m: TBAF/THF. n: NaBH₄/EtOH. o: 400 W high pressure mercury lamp/THF, 0°C then reflux without mercury lamp. p: HO(CH₂)₃OH/t-BuOK, 110°C. q: Microbial 25-hydroxylation.

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Reference：1. EP0503630A1.

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Eldecalcitol

Systematic (IUPAC) name
(1S,2S,3S,5Z,7E)-2-(3-Hydroxypropoxy)-9,10-secocholesta-5,7,10-triene-1,3,25-triol
Clinical data
Trade names	Edirol
Identifiers
CAS Number	104121-92-8
ATC code	None
PubChem	CID 6438982
ChemSpider	4943418
Chemical data
Formula	C30H50O5
Molar mass	490.715 g/mol

///////////eldecalcitol, active vitamin D3 analog,  treat osteoporosis, AC1O5QQ2, 104121-92-8,   AN-3697, ED 71, ED-71, Edirol^{®, PMDA, JAPAN}

O[C@H]1CC(\C(=C)[C@H](O)[C@H]1OCCCO)=C\C=C2/CCC[C@]3([C@H]2CC[C@@H]3[C@H](C)CCCC(O)(C)C)C

OR

CC(CCCC(C)(C)O)C1CCC2C1(CCCC2=CC=C3CC(C(C(C3=C)O)OCCCO)O)C

3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-N-(4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2-(((2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)thio)methyl)propanamide

Cas 1929605-82-2

Dr Marcella Bassetto

Post Doctoral Research Associate

bassettom@cardiff.ac.uk

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marcella_Bassetto

http://marcellabassetto.blogspot.in/

SYNTHESIS

3-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone (48) was coupled with thiophenol 47 to afford 49, which was then converted into cyano derivative 50 using potassium cyanide and 25% sulfuric acid [16]. Intermediate 51 was obtained after refluxing 50 in concentrated HCl and glacial acetic acid. Coupling of 51 with commercially available 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline 8yielded the desired amide 52.

 Synthesis of 1,1,1-rifluoro-3-((2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)thio)propan-2-one (49)

To a mixture of NaH (10.47 mmol) in 10 mL anhydrous THF was added a solution of 2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenethiol (10.47 mmol) in 2mL anhydrous THF at 0 °C. This mixture was stirred for 20 min. 3-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoropropan-2-one was then added dropwise to the mixture at 0 °C, the reaction was warmed to r.t. and stirred for 12 h. The mixture was filtered trough celite, the filtered pad was washed with THF, and the filtrate was evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with n-hexane/EtOAc 100:0 v/v increasing to n-hexane/EtOAc 85:15 v/v to give a pale yellow oil in 93% yield. ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃): d 7.76-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 1H), 3.44 (s, 2H). ¹⁹F-NMR (CDCl₃): d -59.91 (s, 3F), -85.26 (s, 3F). ¹³C-NMR (CDCl₃): d 189.6, 137.7, 135.9, 134.5, 133.2, 130.6, 129.6 (q, J= 26.3 Hz), 127.0 (q, J= 3.8 Hz), 124.3 (q, J= 4.1 Hz), 124.0 (q, J= 3.7 Hz), 94.4 (q, J= 30.4 Hz), 40.4.

Synthesis of    3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-(((2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)thio)methyl)propanenitrile (50)

A 20% aqueous solution of H₂SO₄ (3.4 mL) was added dropwise to a mixture of 49 (11.03 mmol) and KCN (13.24 mmol) in 5 mL H₂O at 0 °C. The reaction mixture was warmed to r.t. and stirred for 20 h. The mixture was then diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with Et₂O (3 x 150 mL). The organic extracts were washed with sat. aq. NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with n-hexane/EtOAc 100:0 v/v increasing to n-hexane/EtOAc 95:5 v/v to give a pale yellow oil in 86% yield. ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃): d 7.80 (d, J= 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.49 (m, 1H), 4.36 (bs, 1H), 3.58 (d, J= 14.6 Hz, 1H), 3.44 (d, J= 14.6 Hz, 1H). ¹⁹F-NMR (CDCl₃): d -57.08 (s, 3F), -79.51 (s, 3F). ¹³C-NMR (CDCl₃): d 135.4, 132.8, 132.5 (q, J= 30.1 Hz), 129.1, 128.7 (q, J= 5.5 Hz), 126.7, 124.9, 124.6, 122.6, 122.4, 120.4, 114.0, 71.4 (q, J= 32.9), 40.75.

1.1.1        Synthesis         of         3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-(((2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)thio)methyl)propanoic acid (51)

A mixture of 51 (6.89 mmol), concentrated HCl (23.4 mL) and AcOH (4.1 mL) was refluxed o.n. with vigorous stirring. The mixture was then diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with Et₂O (4 x 100 mL), which was in turn washed with sat. aq. NaHCO₃ (4 x 100 mL). The water solution was acidified with concentrated HCl to pH 1 and extracted with Et₂O (4x 150 mL). The Et₂O extracts were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give a pale yellow waxy solid in 41% yield. ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃): d 9.57 (bs, 1H), 7.70 (d, J= 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J= 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.36 (m, 1H), 3.60 (s, 2H). ¹⁹F-NMR (CDCl₃): d -60.10 (s, 3F), -77.7 (s, 3F). ¹³C-NMR (CDCl₃): d 172.0, 134.1, 134.0, 131.2 (q, J= 30.1 Hz), 127.5, 126.7 (q, J= 5.6 Hz), 124.2 (q, J= 121.9 Hz), 121.9 (q, J= 126.7 Hz), 78.2 (q, J= 28.7 Hz), 37.7.

Synthesis of 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-N-(4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2-(((2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)thio)methyl)propanamide (52)

Thionyl chloride (1.16 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirring solution of 51 in anhydrous DMA at -10 °C under Ar atmosphere. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 h, then a solution of 8 in 2 mL anhydrous DMA was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was warmed to r.t. and stirred for 72 h. The mixture was then diluted with sat. aq. NaHCO₃ (40 mL) and extracted with Et₂O (3 x 40 mL). The organic extracts were filtered trough celite, dried over Na₂SO₄ and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with n-hexane/EtOAc 100:0 v/v increasing to n-hexane/EtOAc 80:20 v/v to give a pale yellow solid in 13% yield.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃): d 8.93 (bs, 1H), 7.94 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J= 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J= 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (dd, J= 8.8 Hz, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.23 (m, 1H), 4.41 (s, 1H), 4.19 (d, 14.7 Hz, 1H), 3.45 (d, J= 14.7 Hz, 1H).

¹⁹F-NMR (CDCl₃): d -59.7 (s, 3F), -60.12 (s, 3F), -77.4 (s, 3F).

¹³C-NMR (CDCl₃): d 164.6, 143.8, 140.0, 134.7, 132.6, 131.1 (q, J= 29.8 Hz), 130.5, 128.3, 126.8 (q, J= 5.5 Hz), 126.7, 125.2 (q, J= 36.3 Hz), 124.5, 123.9, 122.6, 122.4, 122.2, 121.7, 120.4, 118.2 (q, J= 5.8 Hz), 76.3 (q, J= 27.8 Hz), 38.5.

MS [ESI, m/z]: 523.0 [M+H]⁺.

EI-HMRS (M-H)^– found 521.0215, calculated for C₁₈H₀N₂O₄F₉S 521.0218.

HPLC (method 1): retention time = 23.84 min.

clips

Prostate cancer (PC) is a leading cause of male death worldwide and it is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men aged 65–74 [1]. The prognosis varies greatly, being highly dependent on a number of factors such as stage of diagnosis, race and age. Currently, PC treatment includes androgen deprivation, surgery, radiation, endocrine therapy and radical prostatectomy.

PC cell growth is strongly dependent on androgens, therefore blocking their effect can be beneficial to the patient’s health. Such outcomes can be achieved by antagonism of the androgen receptor (AR) using anti-androgen drugs, which have been extensively explored either alone or in combination with castration [2]. Flutamide (Eulexin^®) (1) (in its active form as hydroxyflutamide (2)), bicalutamide (Casodex^®) (3), nilutamide (Niladron^®) (4) and enzalutamide (previously called MDV3100) (Xtandi^®) (5) are all non-steroidal androgen receptor antagonists approved for the treatment of PC (Fig. 1). In many cases, after extended treatment over several years, these anti-androgens become ineffective and the disease may progress to a more aggressive and lethal form, known as castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The major cause of this progressive disease is the emergence of different mutations on the AR, which cause the anti-androgen compounds to function as agonists, making them tumour-stimulating agents[3].

Among the drugs used for the treatment of PC, bicalutamide and enzalutamide selectively block the action of androgens while presenting fewer side effects in comparison with other AR antagonists [4], [5] and [6]. The structure of these molecules is characterised by the presence of a trifluoromethyl substituted anilide, which appears to be critical for biological activity (Fig. 1). As a means to improve the anti-proliferative activity of these compounds, and in order to exploit the well established potential of the fluorine atom in enhancing the pharmacological properties and drug-like physicochemical characteristics of candidate compounds [7], [8] and [9], a wide array of diverse new structures has been rationally designed and synthesised, through the introduction of fluoro-, trifluoromethyl- and trifluoromethoxy groups in diverse positions of both aromatic rings of the parent scaffolds. Our modifications resulted in a marked improvement of in vitro anti-proliferative activities on a range of human PC cell lines (VCap, LNCaP, DU-145 and 22RV1). In addition, we probed full versus partial AR antagonism for our new compounds.

Paper

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Volume 118, 8 August 2016, Pages 230–243

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0223523416303452

Top cancer scientist dies of the disease he spent his life trying to cure

Professor Chris McGuigan, 57, of Cardiff University, was trying to invent new drugs to use in the fight against the disease

A top cancer scientist has died from the disease – after a lifetime of research looking for a cure.

Professor Chris McGuigan, 57, was trying to invent new drugs to use in the fight against the disease.

But the tragic scientist, who was head of medicinal chemistry at Cardiff University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, died after his own fight with cancer.

A spokesman for Cardiff University said: “Professor McGuigan had been at the heart of scientific research for more than 30 years. He was an exceptionally gifted inventor and chemist.

“His loss will be felt cross the university and the wider scientific community.

South Wales Echo

“He had a strong drive to use his scientific ideas for social good, working tirelessly to address medical needs where they were unmet.

“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and close colleagues at this very sad time.”

Prof McGuigan’s research led him to try and develop new drugs for cancer, HIV, hepatitis B and C, shingles, measles, influenza and central nervous system (CNS) disease.

He also invented four new experimental drugs that were used in human clinical trials.

Prof McGuigan, who lived in Cardiff, is survived by wife Maria, 50, and his two young daughters Phoebe and Grace.

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