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Blixeprodil


Blixeprodil

CAS 2881017-49-6

MF C13H16FNO MW 221.27 g/mol

Cyclohexanone, 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)-, (2R)-

(2R)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one
N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, GM-1020, GM1020, (R)-4-Fluorodeschloroketamine, (R)-4-FDCK, (R)-4FDCK, S2MGG2PC5K

Blixeprodil,[5] also known by its developmental code name GM-1020 or as (R)-4-fluorodeschloroketamine ((R)-4-FDCK), is an NMDA receptor antagonist related to ketamine which is under development for the treatment of major depressive disorderbipolar depression, and other depressive disorders.[1][6][2][3][7][8] It is taken by mouth.[1][2][3]

The drug is orally active, in contrast to the poor oral bioavailability of ketamine.[3] Its oral bioavailability is >60%.[4][9] The time to peak levels of blixeprodil is 1.5 hours and its elimination half-life is 4.3 hours.[4] In a clinical study comparing it with the serotonergic psychedelic bretisilocin (GM-2505), both blixeprodil and bretisilocin produced hallucinogenic effects.[10]

Blixeprodil shows antidepressant-like effects in rodents.[3][11][4][9] It appears to have a greater separation between antidepressant-like and ataxia-inducing doses than ketamine in rodents and hence might have better tolerability.[3][7][9] Whereas ketamine shows only 3-fold separation between antidepressant-like and ataxic doses, there was 13-fold separation for blixeprodil, and it did not produce hyperlocomotion at doses >20-fold higher than the minimum antidepressant-like dose.[9] In relation to the preceding, blixeprodil is claimed to be non-dissociative at therapeutic doses.[2][4] However, dissociative and other related effects have been observed at low incidences and at higher doses.[4]

The drug is a close analogue of ketamine, with a 4-fluoro group instead of a 2-chloro group on the phenyl ring and in (2R)-enantiopure form.[12] Hence, blixeprodil is related to arketamine ((R)-ketamine); it is said to “bet” on the notion that arketamine is importantly involved in the antidepressant effects of ketamine, in spite of arketamine having less propensity for inducing dissociation.[13]

Blixeprodil is being developed by Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals.[1][6][2] As of July 2024, it is in phase 2 clinical trials for major depressive disorder and bipolar depression and is in phase 1 trials for other depressive disorders.[1][6][2]

SYN

Example 15: Preparation of Compounds 117rac and 18rac

Step 1: Preparation of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexan-1-one

[0364] A mixture of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one (5 g, 26.01 mmol, 1 eq), ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN, 28.52 g, 52.02 mmol, 2 eq), and Cu(OAc)2 (945 mg, 5.20 mmol, 0.2 eq) in DCE (50 mL) was stirred at 85 °C for 12 hrs. The mixture was cooled, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO2, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 0/1) to afford 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexan-1-one (2.5 g, 10.54 mmol, 40.52% yield) as a yellow oil.1H NMR (400MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 7.47 – 7.29 (m, 2H), 7.22 – 7.04 (m, 2H), 3.12 (ddd, J = 3.6, 10.0, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 2.86 – 2.76 (m, 1H), 2.75 – 2.62 (m, 1H), 2.61 – 2.47 (m, 1H), 2.08 – 1.86 (m, 3H), 1.80 (dt, J = 3.6, 9.2 Hz, 1H).

Step 2: Preparation of 2-amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one (117rac)

[0365] A mixture of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexan-1-one (3 g, 12.65 mmol, 1 eq) and Zn (19.85 g, 303.51 mmol, 24 eq) in AcOH (25 mL) was stirred at 20 °C for 12 hrs. The mixture was cooled, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in DCM, washed with sat.

NaHCO3, H2O, and brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was

purified by silica gel (PE:EA = 50:1 – 8:1) to afford 2-amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1- one (1.5 g, 7.24 mmol, 57.23% yield) (117rac) as a brown oil. LCMS (RT = 1.336 min, MS calc.: 207.11, [M+H]+ = 208.1) 1H NMR (400MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 7.26 – 7.19 (m, 2H), 7.11 – 7.01 (m, 2H), 2.87 – 2.73 (m, 1H), 2.50 – 2.42 (m, 1H), 2.41 – 2.29 (m, 1H), 2.04 – 1.96 (m, 1H), 1.93 (s, 2H), 1.83 – 1.63 (m, 4H); 3C NMR (101 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 213.28, 163.27, 160.82, 137.67, 137.63, 127.99, 127.91, 116.16, 115.95, 65.93, 39.71, 28.08, 22.61

Step 3: Preparation of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one (18rac)

[0366] A mixture of 2-amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one (1.3 g, 6.27 mmol, 1 eq) and methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (1.03 g, 6.27 mmol, 1 eq) in hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP, 130 mL) was stirred at 0 – 25 °C for 12 hrs under N2 atmosphere. The mixture was filtered and concentrated. The residue was adjusted to pH = 7 with sat. Na2CO3 (20 ml). The aqueous phase was extracted with EA (50 mL x 2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (50 mL x 2), dried with anhydrous Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18250*70 mm, 10 μm; mobile phase: A: water(0.05% NH3H2O), B: ACN; B%: 18% – 48%, 32 min) to afford 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2- (methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one (590 mg, 4.02 mmol, 42.45% yield) (18rac) as a white solid. LCMS (RT = 1.415 min, MS calc.: 221.12, [M+H]+ = 222.1); 1H NMR (400 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 7.26 – 7.17 (m, 2H), 7.07 (br t, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 2.92 – 2.74 (m, 1H), 2.50 – 2.26 (m, 3H), 2.12 – 1.93 (m, 4H), 1.90 – 1.63 (m, 4H); 13C NMR (101 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 211.15, 163.20, 160.75, 134.68, 134.65, 128.99, 128.91, 115.79, 115.58, 69.37, 39.70, 35.85, 28.87, 27.70, 22.21.

SYN

Example 1: Preparation of Compounds 1 and 2 and Their Enantiomers.

Step 1: Preparation of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexan-1-one

[0110] A mixture of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one (14 g, 72.83 mmol, 1 eq), CAN (79.85 g, 145.66 mmol, 72.59 mL, 2 eq), and Cu(OAc)2 (2.65 g, 14.57 mmol, 0.2 eq) in DCE (140 mL) was stirred at 85 °C for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO2, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 0/1) to afford 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexan-1-one (6.1 g, 25.71 mmol, 35.31% yield) as a yellow solid.1H NMR (400 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 7.41 – 7.31 (m, 2H), 7.16 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.11 (ddd, J=3.6, 10.4, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 2.87 – 2.76 (m, 1H), 2.73 – 2.64 (m, 1H), 2.60 -2.48 (m, 1H), 2.02 – 1.88 (m, 3H), 1.84 – 1.72 (m, 1H).

Step 2: Preparation of 2-amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one (1)

[0111] To a mixture of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexan-1-one (5.6 g, 23.61 mmol, 1 eq) in AcOH (10 mL) was added Zn (15.44 g, 236.06 mmol, 10 eq) in several portions and the resulting mixture was stirred at 30 °C for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in DCM (20 mL), washed with sat. aq. NaHCO3 (10 mL), H2O (5 mL), and brine (10 mL), dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Agela DuraShell C18 (250 mm*80 mm, 10 μm); mobile phase: A: water (NH4HCO3), B: ACN; B%: 35%, 20 min) to afford 2-amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one (2.9 g, 13.99 mmol, 59.28% yield, 1) as a brown oil.1H NMR (400 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 7.52 – 7.40 (m, 2H), 7.32 (br s, 1H), 7.34 – 7.20 (m, 2H), 2.93 – 2.92 (m, 1H), 3.08 – 2.92 (m, 1H), 2.74 – 2.63 (m, 1H), 2.63 – 2.50 (m, 1H), 2.28 – 2.16 (m, 1H), 2.10 (br s, 2H), 2.04 – 1.85 (m, 4H).

Note: The free base of this compound is unstable and dimerizes over time. It should be stored frozen or quickly converted to the HCl salt to prevent this.

Step 3: Preparation of (S)-2-amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one (1S) and (R)-2-amino-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexan-1-one (1R)

[0112] The racemate 1 (2.9 g) was separated by SFC (column: DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); mobile phase: A: CO2, B: 0.1% NH3H2O in ETOH; B%: 27%, multi-injection process with 6-min spacing between injections) to afford ENT-1 free base (RT = 2.266 min, 1.1 g, 1.62 mmol, 1S_FB) as a yellow oil and ENT-2 free base (RT = 2.945 min, 1.1 g, 1.28 mmol, 1R_FB) as a yellow oil.

[0113] A portion of each free base was further purified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 (100 mm*25 mm, 3 μm); mobile phase: A: water (0.04% HCl), B: ACN; B%: 1% – 20%, 8 min) to afford ENT-1 HCl (RT = 2.266 min, 272 mg, HCl salt, 1S) as a white solid and ENT-2 HCl (RT = 2.945 min, 283 mg, HCl salt, 1R) as a white solid.

[0114] ENT-1 HCl, RT = 2.266 min (assigned here as the S isomer, 1S); LCMS (RT = 1.449 min, MS calc.: 207.1, [M+H]+ = 208.1); 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 8.83 (br s, 3H), 7.50 – 7.42 (m, 2H), 7.41 – 7.32 (m, 2H), 3.03 (br dd, J=2.4, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 2.45 – 2.27 (m, 2H), 2.21 -2.05 (m, 1H), 1.97 (td, J=2.8, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 1.81 (br d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 1.71 – 1.47 (m, 2H); 13C NMR (101 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 206.52, 164.22, 161.76, 130.78, 130.69, 130.08, 130.05, 116.90, 116.68, 66.26, 34.75, 27.52, 21.53; ENT-2 HCl, RT = 2.945 min (assigned here as the R isomer, 1R); LCMS (RT = 1.449 min, MS calc.: 207.1, [M+H]+ = 208.0); 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 8.84 (br s, 3H), 7.49 – 7.42 (m, 2H), 7.40 – 7.33 (m, 2H), 3.03 (br dd, J=1.6, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 2.45 – 2.27 (m, 2H), 2.23 – 2.06 (m, 1H), 1.97 (dt, J=2.8, 6.1 Hz, 1H), 1.81 (br d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 1.70 – 1.46 (m, 2H); 13C NMR (101 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 206.50, 164.22, 161.76, 130.78, 130.70, 130.08, 130.05, 116.89, 116.68, 66.26, 34.75, 27.51, 21.52.

[0115] The retention times above, which identify the enantiomers, were determined using the free bases using the following chiral analytical method: column: Chiralpak AD-3 (150 mm×4.6 mm I.D., 3 μm); mobile phase: A: CO2 B: EtOH (0.1% IPAm, v/v); gradient (Time (min)/A%/B%): 0.0/90/10, 0.5/90/10, 3.5/50/50, 4.5/50/50, 5.0/90/10; flow rate: 2.5 mL/min; column temp.: 35 °C; ABPR: 2,000 psi.

Step 4: Preparation of (S)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one (2S) and (R)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one (2R)

[0116] Compound 1S_FB (540 mg, 2.61 mmol, 1 eq) and methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (427.59 mg, 2.61 mmol, 285.06 μL, 1 eq) were combined in hexafluoroisopropanol (40 mL) at 0

°C under N2 atmosphere and then the mixture was allowed to warm to 25 °C and stirred for 12 h. On completion, the residue was adjusted to pH 7 with sat. aq. Na2CO3 (10 mL) and the combined organic phase was washed with brine (100 mL * 2), dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuum. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Waters Xbridge C18 (150 mm*50 mm, 10μm); mobile phase: A: water (10 mM NH4HCO3), B: ACN; B%: 30% – 50%, 10 min) to afford 2S (260 mg, 1.18 mmol, 45.10% yield) as a white solid. Compound 2R was prepared by the same procedure starting from 1R_FB (590 mg, 2.85 mmol) in hexafluoroisopropanol (60 mL) (other quantities scaled based on molar equivalents) and obtained as an off-white solid (260 mg, 1.18 mmol, 41.27% yield).

[0117] 2S (assigned here as the S isomer) (free base); LCMS (RT = 1.427 min, MS calc.: 221.1, [M+H]+ = 222.1); 1H NMR (400MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 7.21 (dd, J = 5.4, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.10 – 7.02 (m, 2H), 2.85 – 2.74 (m, 1H), 2.49 – 2.37 (m, 1H), 2.36 – 2.25 (m, 1H), 2.22 (br s, 1H), 2.03 (s, 3H), 1.96 (dt, J = 3.2, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 1.88 – 1.64 (m, 4H); 13C NMR (101 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 211.25, 163.22, 160.76, 134.80, 134.77, 128.98, 128.90, 115.80, 115.59, 69.38, 39.73, 35.92, 28.92, 27.72, 22.24; 2R (assigned here as the R isomer) (free base); LCMS (RT = 1.415 min, MS calc.: 221.1, [M+H]+ = 222.1); 1H NMR (400MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 7.25 – 7.17 (m, 2H), 7.11 – 7.02 (m, 2H), 2.85 – 2.75 (m, 1H), 2.48 – 2.38 (m, 1H), 2.35 – 2.19 (m, 2H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 1.97 (br dd, J = 2.8, 6.1 Hz, 1H), 1.89 – 1.66 (m, 4H); 13C NMR (101 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ = 211.24, 163.22, 160.77, 134.78, 134.74, 128.99, 128.91, 115.81, 115.60, 69.38, 39.73, 35.91, 28.91, 27.72, 22.24.

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Clinical data
Other namesGM-1020; GM1020; (R)-4-Fluorodeschloroketamine; (R)-4-FDCK; (R)-4FDCK
Routes of
administration
Oral[1][2][3]
Drug classNMDA receptor antagonist[1][2][3]
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability>60%[4]
Elimination half-life4.3 hours[4]
Identifiers
IUPAC name
CAS Number2881017-49-6
PubChem CID156552274
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC13H16FNO
Molar mass221.275 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)Interactive image
SMILES
InChI

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Birelentinib


Birelentinib

CAS 2662512-15-2

MF C23H21F2N5O3 MW453.4 g/mol

[(2S,5S)-5-[4-amino-5-[4-(2,3-difluorophenoxy)phenyl]imidazo[5,1-f][1,2,4]triazin-7-yl]oxan-2-yl]methanol

[(2S,5S)-5-{4-amino-5-[4-(2,3-difluorophenoxy)phenyl]imidazo[5,1-f][1,2,4]triazin-7-yl}oxan-2-yl]methanol
tyrosine kinase inhibitor, antineoplastic, DZD8586, DZD 8586, Fast Track designation, BTK-IN-30, Z2F599L9GD

Birelentinib (also known as DZD8586) is a first-in-class, non-covalent dual inhibitor of LYN (lymphocyte-specific protein tyrosine kinase) and BTK (Bruton’s tyrosine kinase).

It is currently being developed by Dizal Pharmaceutical as an oral therapy for various B-cell malignancies. 

Clinical Status and FDA Designations

As of late 2025, birelentinib has received significant attention for its potential in treating resistant blood cancers: 

  • Fast Track Designation: In August 2025, the U.S. FDA granted Fast Track designation to birelentinib for adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
  • Target Population: It is specifically intended for those who have failed at least two prior therapies, including a covalent BTK inhibitor and a BCL-2 inhibitor.
  • Key Trials: It is being evaluated in multiple studies, including the Phase 3 Tai-Shan6 trial comparing it against standard treatments like bendamustine and rituximab. 

Unique Therapeutic Properties

Birelentinib is designed to overcome common drug resistance mechanisms found in existing treatments: 

  • Overcoming Resistance: It targets both BTK-dependent pathways (including the common C481X mutation) and BTK-independent B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling pathways.
  • Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Penetration: A notable feature is its ability to fully penetrate the blood-brain barrier, which may offer therapeutic benefits for patients with central nervous system (CNS) involvement.
  • Efficacy: Early Phase 1/2 data presented at the ASH Annual Meeting and EHA Congress in 2025 showed an Objective Response Rate (ORR) of 84.2% in heavily pretreated patients

Birelentinib is an orally bioavailable non-covalent dual inhibitor of tyrosine-protein kinases Lyn (LYN) and BTK (Bruton’s tyrosine kinase; Bruton agammaglobulinemia tyrosine kinase), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon oral administration, birelentinib targets and inhibits both LYN and BTK, thereby blocking both BTK-dependent and BTK-independent B-cell antigen receptor (BCR) signaling pathways. This prevents the proliferation of malignant B-cells in which the BCR signaling pathway is overactivated. Birelentinib is able to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and thus potentially useful in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) metastases

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Betovumeline


Betovumeline

CAS 1314018-44-4

MF C8H11N3O MW 165.19 g/mol

(1R,5R)-1-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane

(1R,5R)-1-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane
muscarinic receptor agonist, ML 007, MPL 0527, 5UXW4B47R9

Betovumeline (also known as ML-007 or MPL-0527) is muscarinic receptor agonist currently being developed for the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders

It is specifically designed to target muscarinic receptors in the brain, which play a critical role in cognitive and motor functions. 

Key Characteristics

  • Mechanism of Action: It acts as an agonist for muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChR).
  • Research Focus: It is primarily being investigated for its potential in treating neurological disorders, such as schizophrenia or Alzheimer’s disease-related cognitive impairment.
  • Chemical Detail: Its chemical structure is (1R,5R)-1-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-3-azabicyclohexane.
  • Development Stage: It is an investigational drug, meaning it is currently for research use only and has not yet been approved for general medical or human use.

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“Compound 1” refers to 1-(3-methyl-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-5-yl)-(1R,5R)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane having the following structural formula:

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Becondogrel


Becondogrel

CAS 1416696-44-0

MF C16H16ClNO3S, MW 337.821

2-OXO-CLOPIDOGREL, (.ALPHA.S,7AS)-

(4S)-2-Oxoclopidogrel

THIENO(3,2-C)PYRIDINE-5(4H)-ACETIC ACID, .ALPHA.-(2-CHLOROPHENYL)-2,6,7,7A-TETRAHYDRO-2-OXO-, METHYL ESTER, (.ALPHA.S,7AS)-

Methyl (S)-(2-chlorophenyl)[(7aS)-2-oxo-2,6,7,7atetrahydrothieno[ 3,2-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl]acetate

methyl (S)-(2-chlorophenyl)[(7aS)-2-oxo-2,6,7,7atetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl]acetate
platelet aggregation inhibitor, D7X6820P1N, Copidogrel oxide, (4S)-2-Oxoclopidogrel

Becondogrel is an antiplatelet medication and an irreversible P2Y12 receptor antagonist. It is chemically known as 2-oxoclopidogrel, which is a direct metabolic intermediate of the widely used drug clopidogrel (Plavix). 

Key Characteristics

  • Mechanism of Action: It prevents blood cells (platelets) from sticking together, which helps inhibit the formation of blood clots (thrombosis).
  • Relationship to Clopidogrel: Standard clopidogrel is a prodrug that requires two metabolic steps in the liver to become active. Becondogrel is designed to bypass the first of these steps, potentially reducing the individual variability in effectiveness seen with clopidogrel due to genetic differences in liver enzymes (CYP450).
  • Clinical Status: As of early 2025, becondogrel was included in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) proposed International Nonproprietary Name (INN) list, indicating its development for medical use

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Example 3

(2S)-Methyl 2-(2-oxo-7,7a-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5(2H,4H,6H)-yl)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-acetate (IV-1)

[0042]  58.1 g (0.15 mol) of (R)-methyl 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-nitrophenylsulfonyloxy)-acetate (II-1), 32.3 g (0.17 mol) of 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2(4H)-one hydrochloride (III-1), and 37.8g (0.38 mol) of potassium bicarbonate were added to 500 ml of acetonitrile. The reaction was stirred under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 26 hrs. The reaction solution was allowed to stand and the insoluble material was filtered off, to obtain a dark red mother liquor. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and 35.4 g of an oil product was obtained after purification by flash column chromatography (petroleum ether:ethyl acetate = 4:1). Yield 70%. Recrystalization from ethanol afforded 18.1 g of a pure product (IV-1) as a white solid. mp: 146-148°C, ee = 97.5%, [α] D 19 = +114.0° (c 0.5, MeOH); 1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl 3) δ 1.79-1.93 (m, 1 H), 2.30-2.40 (m, 1 H), 2.56-2.70 (m, 1 H), 3.00-3.27 (m, 2 H), 3.72 (s, 3 H), 3.79-3.93 (m, 1 H), 4.12-4.19 (m, 1 H), 4.89 (d, 1 H, J= 5.6 Hz), 6.00 (d, 1 H, J = 5.2 Hz), 7.26-7.50 (m, 4 H); 13C-NMR (75 MHz, CDCl 3) δ 33.9, 34.0, 49.0, 49.7, 51.1, 51.6, 52.2, 52.4, 67.3, 76.6, 77.0, 77.4, 126.6, 126.8, 127.2, 129.8, 130.1, 132.7, 134.8, 167.2, 167.4, 170.8, 198.6; ESI-MS mz 338.1 [M+H] +; HRMS Calcd for C 1617NO 3SCl [M+H] + mz 338.0618, found 338.0626.

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WO2020233226 B CRYSTAL FORM OF TETRAHYDROTHIENOPYRIDINE COMPOUND, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, COMPOSITION AND APPLICATION

. The chemical name of the compound with the Equation I structure is: (S)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-((S)-2-oxo-2,6,7,7a-tetrahydrothiophene[3,2-c]and pyridine-5(4H))yl)methyl acetate.

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Balomenib


Balomenib

CAS 2939850-17-4

MF C33H34F3N7O2 MW617.7 g/mol

4-methyl-1-[[(2S)-5-oxomorpholin-2-yl]methyl]-5-[[2-[6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)quinazolin-4-yl]-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-yl]methyl]indole-2-carbonitrile

4-methyl-1-{[(2S)-5-oxomorpholin-2-yl]methyl}-5-({2-[6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)quinazolin-4-yl]-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-
yl}methyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile
menin inhibitor, antineoplastic, ZE63-0302, 3BEG4BWN8E

Balomenib (also known as ZE63-0302) is an oral, small-molecule menin inhibitor currently in clinical development for metabolic and oncological conditions. It works by disrupting the protein-protein interaction between menin and KMT2A (formerly MLL), a mechanism that plays a critical role in both pancreatic beta-cell function and certain types of leukemia. 

Key Therapeutic Areas

  • Type 2 Diabetes (T2D): Balomenib is being investigated as a potentially disease-modifying treatment to improve pancreatic beta-cell function and survival. As of late 2025, it has advanced into Phase 1b clinical trials specifically for adults with T2D to evaluate its effects on fasting glucose, insulin dynamics, and HbA1c.
  • Oncology (AML): It is also a candidate for treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations. Preclinical data suggests it may be more effective against resistance mutations than earlier menin inhibitors. 

Development and Safety

  • Corporate Development: The drug was originally developed by Eilean Therapeutics. It is now the lead program for Clywedog Therapeutics, which is merging with Barinthus Biotherapeutics to focus on metabolic diseases.
  • Safety Profile: Early trial results indicate a favorable safety profile. Notably, it was designed to minimize QTc prolongation (heart rhythm issues), a side effect common in other menin inhibitors.
  • Сlinical Study Aiming to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Single and Multiple Ascending Doses of ZE63-0302 in Healthy VolunteersCTID: NCT06780124Phase: Phase 1Status: CompletedDate: 2026-01-22
  • Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability, PK, and PD of Multiple Doses of ZE63-0302 Administrated Orally in T2DM Patients.CTID: NCT07234864Phase: Phase 1Status: RecruitingDate: 2026-01-22

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Example 46. 4-Methyl-1-{[(2S)-5-oxomorpholin-2-yl]methyl}-5-({2-[6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)quinazolin-4-yl]-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]non-7-yl}methyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile (Compound 102)

Compound was prepared using procedure described in the Example 45 and 5-formyl-4-methyl-1-{[(2S)-5-oxomorpholin-2-yl]methyl}-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile P177 instead of 5-formyl-4-methyl-1-{[(2R)-5-oxomorpholin-2-yl]methyl}-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile P176. Compound 102 was obtained with yield 49%. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6), δ: 8.46 (s, 1H), 7.99 (m, 2H), 7.73 (m, 2H), 7.52 (m, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (m, 1H), 4.20 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 3.90 (m, 4H), 3.52 (m, 2H), 3.35 (m, 1H), 3.17 (m, 1H), 2.39 (m, 2H), 1.79 (m, 4H). LCMS (ESI) [MH] +: 618.

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Example 46. 4-Methyl-1-{[(2S)-5-oxomorpholin-2-yl]methyl}-5-({2-[6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)quinazolin-4-yl]-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]non-7-yl}methyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile (Compound 102)

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Atebimetinib


Atebimetinib

CAS 2669009-92-9

MF C23H27FN4O6S MW506.5 g/mol

[4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-3-[[2-fluoro-3-(methylsulfamoylamino)phenyl]methyl]-2-oxochromen-7-yl] N,N-dimethylcarbamate

4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-3-({2-fluoro-3-[(methylsulfamoyl)amino]phenyl}methyl)-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl
dimethylcarbamate
MEK tyrosine kinase inhibitor, antineoplastic, IMM-104, IMM 104, Fast Track designation, TEL9243A3N

Atebimetinib (IMM-104) is an investigational oral, deep cyclic inhibitor (DCI) that targets the MAP kinase (MAPK) pathway in solid tumors, particularly RAS-mutant pancreatic cancer. Designed for rapid, pulsatile inhibition to minimize resistance and side effects, it is currently in Phase 2a trials, having shown promising, durable tumor shrinkage and high 1-year survival rates. 

Key Aspects of Atebimetinib:

  • Mechanism of Action: As a DCI, it works differently from standard inhibitors by targeting MAPK with a short half-life, allowing for rapid “pulsing” that suppresses tumor growth while permitting healthy cells to recover, thus improving tolerability.
  • Targeted Cancers: Primarily aimed at RAS-mutant advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
  • Clinical Trial Results: In a Phase 2a study (NCT05585320), the combination of atebimetinib with modified chemotherapy showed a 64% overall survival (OS) rate at 12 months for first-line pancreatic cancer patients.
  • Fast Track Designation: In 2024, the FDA granted fast track designation for atebimetinib to treat patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have progressed after one line of therapy.
  • Advantage over Traditional Inhibitors: It is designed to avoid typical MAP kinase inhibitor adverse events like pyrexia (fever) while overcoming the rapid resistance often seen in other therapies. 

Atebimetinib is being developed by Immuneering Corporation.

Development Status

  • FDA Designations: In 2024, the FDA granted atebimetinib Fast Track designation for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who have progressed after one line of treatment.
  • Future Plans: A global registrational Phase 3 trial, named MAPKeeper 301, is planned to begin dosing patients in mid-2026.

Clinical Trial Results (Phase 2a)

Recent data from the Phase 2a trial (as of early 2026) showed significant survival benefits when combined with modified chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) for first-line pancreatic cancer: 

  • Overall Survival (OS): Reported at 94% at 6 months86% at 9 months, and 64% at 12 months. This is roughly double the 1-year survival rate typically seen with standard chemotherapy alone (~35%).
  • Progression-Free Survival (PFS): Median PFS reached 8.5 months.
  • Disease Control Rate: Approximately 81% of patients achieved disease control.

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WO2023076991 COMBINATION THERAPY FOR TREATING ABNORMAL CELL GROWTH

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WO2025010293 MEK IMMUNE ONCOLOGY INHIBITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS

EXAMPLE 1A

Synthesis of Compound A

[0198] Compound A was prepared in 1 step:

[0199] 4-(bromomethyl)-3-(2-fluoro-3-((N-methylsulfamoyl)amino)benzyl)-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl dimethylcarbamate (22.22 g, 34.79 mmol) was suspended in methanol. Dimethylamine 2M was added and the formed reaction mixture was stirred until full conversion was observed. After full conversion the reaction was concentrated under reduced pressure. IM HC1 was added to the residue and the water layer was extracted with CH2CI2. The water layer was made basic with solid Na CCE. The basic water layer was extracted with CH2CI2. The organic layer from the basic extraction was washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain the title compound (13.23 g, 25.7 mmol, yield: 74%) as a light yellow amorphous solid.

[0200] Yield: Compound A was isolated as a light yellow solid (74% over 1 step). Analysis: LCMS (Method T): tR = 1.53 min; m/z calculated for [M+H]+ = 507.2, found = 507.2; 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO) d 9.38 (s, 1H), 8.08 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (td, J = 8.0, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25 – 7.18 (m, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.90 – 6.77 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.64 (s, 2H), 3.06 (s, 3H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.52 (d, J = 4.9 Hz, 3H), 2.19 (s, 6H).

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Anvumetostat


Anvumetostat

CAS 2790567-82-5

MF C22H19F3N4O3 MW444.4 g/mol

(4-amino-1,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl]methanone

(4-amino-1,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1,7]naphthyridin-8-yl){(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl}methanone
antineoplastic, AMG 193, QAT649EJ5E, PRMT5-IN-27,

Anvumetostat (also known as AMG 193) is an orally available, small-molecule inhibitor of protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5), primarily being developed for the treatment of advanced solid tumours with MTAP-null (methylthioadenosine phosphorylase-deficient) mutations. 

Mechanism of Action

  • Targeting PRMT5: It is a potent and selective MTA-cooperative inhibitor of PRMT5.
  • Synthetic Lethality: In cells where the MTAP gene is deleted (a common occurrence in various cancers), a metabolite called MTA (methylthioadenosine) accumulates. Anvumetostat selectively binds to the PRMT5-MTA complex, inhibiting its methyltransferase activity.
  • Cellular Impact: By blocking PRMT5, the drug reduces the methylation of arginine residues in histones (H2A, H3, and H4), which can lead to decreased growth or death of cancer cells. 

Clinical Development

Anvumetostat was initially developed by Amgen, Inc. and is currently in clinical trials. Institute (.gov) +1

  • Current Status: As of early 2026, it is in Phase 2 of global research and development.
  • Study Focus: Trials are evaluating its efficacy both as a monotherapy and in combination with other treatments for adult patients with metastatic or locally advanced MTAP-null cancers. 

Key Identifiers

  • Alternate Names: AMG 193, AMG-193.
  • Chemical Class: Orally bioavailable small molecule.
  • Genetic Biomarker: Specifically targets cancers with MTAP-null status

Anvumetostat is an orally available small molecule inhibitor of protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5), with potential antiproliferative and antineoplastic activities. Upon oral administration, anvumetostat selectively binds to PRMT5 and inhibits its function. By inhibiting its methyltransferase activity, levels of both monomethylated and dimethylated arginine residues in histones H2A, H3 and H4 are decreased. This modulates the expression of genes involved in several cellular processes, including cellular proliferation. This may increase the expression of antiproliferative genes and/or decrease the expression of genes that promote cell proliferation, which may lead to decreased growth of rapidly proliferating cells, including cancer cells. PRMT5, a type II methyltransferase that catalyzes the formation of both omega-N monomethylarginine (MMA) and symmetric dimethylarginine (sDMA) on histones and a variety of other protein substrates involved in signal transduction and cellular transcription, is overexpressed in several neoplasms. Elevated levels are associated with decreased patient survival. Methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP) is deleted in certain cancer cells leading to an accumulation of methylthioadenosine (MTA). As MTA inhibits PRMT5, MTAP-null cancer cells are specifically sensitive to PRMT5 inhibitors.

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[0163] Examples 481 and 482: (4-amino-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone

[0164] Step 1: To a solution of 3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholine (0.100 g, 0.432 mmol, Enamine), 4-((2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)amino)-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridine-8-carboxylic acid hydrochloride (138) (0.271 g, 0.649 mmol) and l,l’-dimethyltriethylamine (0.559 g, 0.755 mL, 4.32 mmol, Sigma- Aldrich Corporation) in DMF (4 mL) was added bromotripyrrolidinophosphonium hexafluorophosphate (0.202 g, 0.432 mmol, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation) and the resulting mixture was heated at 50 °C for 30 min. The reaction was brought to rt, diluted with water, sat.NaHCCh and extracted with EtOAc (3x). The combined organics were dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated. The residue was then chromatographed on silica gel using 0-50% 3:1 EtOAc/EtOH in heptane to afford (4-((2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)amino)- 1 ,3 -dihy drofuro [3 ,4-c] [ 1 ,7]naphthyridin-8-y 1) (3 – (4 -(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone (0.160 g, 0.269 mmol, 62.2% yield) as a light yellow solid, m/z (ESI): 595 (M+H)+.

[0165] To a solution of (4-((2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)amino)-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c] [l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone (0.160 g, 0.269 mmol, 62.2 % yield) in DCM (2 mL) was added TFA (14.80 g, 10 mL, 130 mmol, Aldrich) and the resulting mixture was heated at 50 °C for 1 h. The reaction was concentrated, washed with 10% Na2CO3 and extracted with DCM. The combined organics were concentrated and chromatographed on silica gel using 0-50% 3:1 EtOAc/EtOH in heptane to afford (4-amino-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone as the TFA salt (0.078 g, 0.140 mmol, 32.3% yield) as an off-white solid, m/z (ESI): 445 (M+H)+.

[0166] Step 2: (S)-(4-amino-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4- (trifluoromethy l)phenyl)morpholino)methanone and (R)-(4-amino- 1 ,3 -dihy drofuro [3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone

(4-amino-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate were separated via preparative SFC using a Chiral Technologies AD column (150 x 21 mm, 5mm) with a mobile phase of 60% Liquid CO2 and 40% MeOH with 0.2% TEA using a flowrate of 80 mL/min to generate peak 1, (S)-(4-amino-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone with an ee of >99%, and peak 2, (R)-(4-amino-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone with an ee of 99.28%. Peak assignment determined by

SFC with AD column with 60% Liquid CO2 and 40% MeOH with 0.2% TEA and absolute

stereochemistry was arbitrarily assigned.

Peak 1: (S)-(4-amino-l,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][l,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone (481) as a white solid . m/z (ESI): 445 (M+H)+. NMR 1H (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 5 ppm 8.67 – 9.03 (m, 1 H), 7.85 (s, 1 H), 7.77 (br s, 4 H), 7.07 (br s, 2 H), 5.75 (s, 1 H), 5.37 (br s, 2 H), 5.04 (br s, 2 H), 4.46 – 4.61 (m, 1 H), 3.89 (br dd, J=12.2, 3.3 Hz, 4 H), 3.58 (br d, ./=5,8 Hz, 1 H). 19F NMR (377 MHz, DMSO-d6 ) 5 ppm -60.90 (br s, 3 F).

Peak 2: (R)-(4-amino- 1 ,3 -dihy drofuro [3 ,4-c] [ 1 ,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)(3 -(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholino)methanone (482) as a white solid, m/z (ESI): 445 (M+H)+. NMR 1H (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 5 ppm 8.88 (br s, 1 H), 7.85 (s, 1 H), 7.77 (br d, J=1.7 Hz, 4 H), 7.07 (br s, 2 H),

5.69 – 5.78 (m, 1 H), 5.37 (br s, 2 H), 5.04 (br s, 2 H), 4.45 – 4.61 (m, 1 H), 3.89 (br dd, J=12.4, 3.3 Hz, 4 H), 3.51 – 3.64 (m, 1 H). 19F NMR (DMSO-d6, 377 MHz) 5 -60.90 (s, 3 F).

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Example 4. Synthesis of Compound I – (4-amino-1 ,3-di hydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl]methanone

Reaction Scale 1

[0137] 4-Amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridine-8-carboxylic acid (1.0 kg, 4.3 mol, 1.0 equiv), (3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholine (1.2 kg, 5.2 mmol, 1.2- equiv), and DMF, (6.6 kg, 7.0 V) were charged to a clean, dry reactor. To the mixture was added triethylamine (1.1 Kg, 13.8 mol, 2.6 equiv). The mixture was cooled to 10 ± 5 °C and O-(benzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N’,N’-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate (TBTU) (1.67 kg, 5.2 mol, 1.2 equiv) was added slowly. Next, an additional amount of DMF (0.94 Kg, 1 V) was added. The reaction mixture was warmed to 25 ± 5 °C and stirred over 18 hours. Water (1 .0 kg, 1 V) was charged followed by MeCN (1 .6 kg, 2 V) and the reaction mass was warmed to 45 °C. Next, water (7.0 Kg, 7 V) was added over 30 min. A seed lot of 4-amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl]methanone (10 g, 22 mmol, 0.01 equiv), was charged and the mixture was stirred at 45 °C for over 2 hours before being cooled to 20 °C over 10 hours. Water (12.0 kg, 12 V) was added over 2 hours at 20 °C and further stirred for over 4 hours before being filtered. The reactor was rinsed with a mixture of 10% DMF in water (9.83 kg, 10 V) and the resulting rinse mixture was used to wash the cake. The reactor was rinsed with a mixture of water (10.0k kg, 10 V) and the resulting rinse mixture was used to wash the cake. This rinsing and washing protocol was repeated once more with water (10.0k kg, 10V). The cake was dried under vacuum with a stream of nitrogen to afford (4-amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl]methanone. LCMS: 445.20 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMS0-d6 at 130 °C): 8.87 (s, 1 H), 7.80 (s, 1 H), 7.73 (d, 0=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (d, 0=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.58 (br s, 2H), 5.72 (br s, 1 H), 5.38 (m, 2H), 5.09 (t, 0=3.5 Hz, 2H), 4.44 (br d, 0=12.3 Hz, 1 H), 4.08 (br d, 0=13.4 Hz, 1 H), 3.96 (dd, 0=12.3, 3.7 Hz, 1 H), 3.86 (br dd, 0=11 .4, 3.0 Hz, 1 H), 3.66 (td, 0=11 .4, 3.0 Hz, 1 H), 3.28 (m, 1 H).

Reaction Scale 2

[0138] 4-Amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridine-8-carboxylic acid (85.0 g, 352.2 mmol, 1.0 equiv), (3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholine (99.6 g, 422.6 mmol, 1.2- equiv), and DMF, (674 mL, 8.7 mol, 7.9 V) were charged to a clean, dry 5 L reactor. To the mixture was added 1 -methylimidazole (75.2 g, 916.2 mmol, 2.6 equiv). The mixture was cooled to 0 °C and N,N,N’,N’-tetramethylchloroformamidinium hexafluorophosphate (TCFH) (118.6 g, 422.6 mmol, 1.2 equiv) was added slowly. Next, an additional amount of DMF (170 mL, 2 V) was added at 0 °C. The reaction mixture was warmed to 25 °C and stirred overnight. Next, the reaction mass was warmed to 45 °C and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, (169.2 mL, 2 V) was added followed by slow addition of water (850 mL, 10 V) over 30 min by addition funnel. A seed lot of 4-amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl]methanone (1.6 g, 3.5 mmol, 0.1 equiv), was charged as a slurry in a 1 :1 v/v of DMF and water (31 .3 mL) and the mixture was stirred at 45 °C for approximately 12 hrs. Water (510 mL, 6 V) was added over 1 h 10 min by addition funnel and the mixture was further stirred at 45°C for 30 min before being filtered. The reactor was rinsed with water (340 mL, 4 V) and the resulting rinse mixture was used to wash the cake. This rinsing and washing protocol was repeated twice more. The cake was dried under vacuum with a stream of nitrogen to afford (4-amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl]methanone. LCMS: 445.20 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6 at 130 °C): 8.87 (s, 1 H), 7.80 (s, 1 H), 7.73 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.58 (br s, 2H), 5.72 (br s, 1 H), 5.38 (m, 2H), 5.09 (t, J=3.5 Hz, 2H), 4.44 (br d, J=12.3 Hz, 1 H), 4.08 (br d, J=13.4 Hz, 1 H), 3.96 (dd, J=12.3, 3.7 Hz, 1 H), 3.86 (br dd, J=11.4, 3.0 Hz, 1 H), 3.66 (td, J=11.4, 3.0 Hz, 1 H), 3.28 (m, 1 H).

Reaction Scale 3:

[0139] 4-Amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridine-8-carboxylic acid (Compound A’) (20.0 g, 86.5 mmol, 1.0 equiv) was added to dimethylsulfoxide (400 mL) at 20 °C. To the mixture was added 1 ,T-carbonyldiimidazole (15.4 g, 95.2 mmol, 1.1 equiv) and the mixture was heated to 60 °C for 1 hour. A solution of (S)-3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholin-4-ium chloride (25.5 g, 95.2 mmol, 1.1 equiv) and dimethylsulfoxide (40 mL) was added, and the mixture was heated to 80 °C for 11 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to 35 °C, then water (265 mL) was added, then the batch was cooled to 20 °C. The reaction was filtered, washed with 40% water:DMSO (80 mL), then washed with water (100 mL). The cake was dried under vacuum with a stream of nitrogen to afford (4-amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl]methanone (Compound I). LCMS: 445.20 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6 at 130 °C): 8.87 (s, 1 H), 7.80 (s, 1 H), 7.73 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.58 (br s, 2H), 5.72 (br s, 1 H), 5.38 (m, 2H), 5.09 (t, >3.5 Hz, 2H), 4.44 (br d, >12.3 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (br d, >13.4 Hz, 1 H), 3.96 (dd, >12.3, 3.7 Hz, 1 H), 3.86 (br dd, >11 .4, 3.0 Hz, 1 H), 3.66 (td, >11 .4, 3.0 Hz, 1 H), 3.28 (m, 1 H).

Recrystallization of Compound I

[0140] A clean, dry 5 L reactor was charged with (4-amino-1 ,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1 ,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl]methanone (279.7 g, 0.6 mol, 1.0 equiv) followed by acetone (6.2 L,

22 V). The mixture was stirred at 40 °C for 15 minutes before cooling to 25 °C. The reactor was discharged into a flask and the reactor was rinsed with acetone and the process stream was polish-filtered back into the reactor.

The reactor jacket was set to 65 °C and the reaction volume was reduced to approximately 6 V by distillation at atmospheric pressure, crystallization was observed. The reaction temperature was set to cool to 20 °C over two hours. Heptane (2.8 L, 10 V) was added over two hours. The slurry was filtered and the cake was washed twice with a 4:1 Heptane/acetone mix (750 mL, 3 V each) and dried under vacuum with a nitrogen purge to afford (4-amino-1,3-dihydrofuro[3,4-c][1,7]naphthyridin-8-yl)-[(3S)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]morpholin-4-yl] methanone.

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Andamertinib


Andamertinib

CAS 2254145-43-0

MF C31H36N8O3 MW568.7 g/mol

N-[4-methoxy-2-[4-(3-methoxyazetidin-1-yl)piperidin-1-yl]-5-[[6-(1-methylindazol-5-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl]amino]phenyl]prop-2-enamide

N-(4-methoxy-2-[4-(3-methoxyazetidin-1-yl)piperidin-1-yl]-5-{[6-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl]amino}phenyl)prop-2-enamide
epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, antineoplastic, PLB 1004, 5X3KAG7ZBW

Andamertinib (also known as PLB1004) is an investigational, orally bioavailable, and irreversible small-molecule inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). It is primarily being developed to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with specific genetic mutations. 

Key Clinical & Therapeutic Features

  • Target Mutations: It specifically targets EGFR exon 20 insertion (ex20ins) mutations, which are often resistant to standard first- and second-generation EGFR inhibitors.
  • Broad Selectivity: Beyond ex20ins, it also shows activity against classical mutations like Del19L858R, and the resistance mutation T790M.
  • Brain Penetration: Andamertinib is designed to cross the blood-brain barrier, making it potentially effective for patients with brain metastases.
  • Clinical Performance: In phase 2 studies (e.g., the KANNON study), it demonstrated a confirmed objective response rate (ORR) of 42.7% and a median progression-free survival of 6.2 months in pretreated patients. 

Regulatory Status (as of Early 2026)

  • China: A New Drug Application (NDA) was accepted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in May 2025 and granted priority review for treating NSCLC with EGFR ex20ins mutations.
  • Global: It remains in various stages of clinical trials globally, including studies for first-line treatment and combination therapies with other agents like vebreltinib

Andamertinib is an orally bioavailable, mono-anilino-pyrimidine, mutant-selective epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor, with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon oral administration, andamertinib targets, binds to and irreversibly inhibits the activity of various EGFR mutations, including exon 20 insertion (Ex20ins) activating mutations, the gatekeeper mutation T790M, ExDel19, and L858R. This prevents EGFR-mediated signaling, induces cell death and inhibits tumor growth in tumor cells expressing these EGFR mutations. EGFR, a receptor tyrosine kinase mutated in many tumor cell types, plays a key role in tumor cell proliferation and tumor vascularization.

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Amsulostat


Amsulostat

CAS 2409963-83-1

MF C13H13FN2O2S MW280.32

2-Buten-1-amine, 3-fluoro-4-(8-quinolinylsulfonyl)-, (2Z)-

(2Z)-3-fluoro-4-(quinolin-8-ylsulfonyl)but-2-en-1-amine

(Z)-3-fluoro-4-quinolin-8-ylsulfonylbut-2-en-1-amine

(2Z)-3-fluoro-4-(quinolin-8-ylsulfonyl)but-2-en-1-amine
protein-lysine-oxidase (LOX) inhibitor, antifibrotic,  PXS 5505, LOX inhibitor PXS-5505, LOX-IN-3, pan-LOX inhibitor PXS-5505, DO94E28WYW, SNT 5505


Amsulostat is an orally available, small-molecule, irreversible inhibitor of all lysyl oxidases (LOX) family members, with potential antifibrotic activity. Upon oral administration, amsulostat targets, binds to and inhibits the activity of all enzymes in the LOX family. This prevents the post-translational oxidative deamination of lysine residues on target proteins, including collagen and elastin, and reduces the formation of deaminated lysine (allysine), the formation of inter- and intramolecular cross-linkages and may prevent remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM), thereby reducing fibrotic tissue formation in certain chronic fibrotic diseases. LOX is often upregulated in fibrotic tissue and plays a key role in fibrosis.

Amsulostat (formerly PXS-5505) is an orally available, investigational, pan-lysyl oxidase (pan-LOX) inhibitor designed by Syntara to treat fibrotic diseases and solid tumors. It works by preventing collagen cross-linking and remodeling of the extracellular matrix, effectively reducing fibrosis. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for myelofibrosis, showing promise in reducing symptom burden and spleen volume, and is also being studied for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and pancreatic cancer. 

Key Aspects of Amsulostat:

  • Mechanism of Action: Irreversibly inhibits all LOX family members (LOX, LOXL1-4), reducing fibrotic tissue.
  • Clinical Status (Myelofibrosis): Phase 2a data showed 73% of patients (who were suboptimal responders to ruxolitinib) achieved  reduction in total symptom score, with significant spleen volume reduction.
  • Clinical Status (Other Cancers): Phase 2 trials (AZALOX) are evaluating its use in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). It is also being tested in combination with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer to improve drug delivery to tumors.
  • Regulatory Status: Has received Orphan Drug Designation for primary myelofibrosis from the FDA (USA) and EMA (Europe).
  • Safety Profile: Clinical trials have reported it is well-tolerated with no treatment-related serious adverse events in early findings.

Amsulostat’s ability to target the stiff, fibrotic environment surrounding tumors makes it a promising “add-on” therapy to increase the effectiveness of existing cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

An orally available, small-molecule, irreversible inhibitor of all lysyl oxidases (LOX) family members, with potential antifibrotic activity. Upon oral administration, amsulostat targets, binds to and inhibits the activity of all enzymes in the LOX family. This prevents the post-translational oxidative deamination of lysine residues on target proteins, including collagen and elastin, and reduces the formation of deaminated lysine (allysine), the formation of inter- and intramolecular cross-linkages and may prevent remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM), thereby reducing fibrotic tissue formation in certain chronic fibrotic diseases. LOX is often upregulated in fibrotic tissue and plays a key role in fibrosis.

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Compound 33

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(Z)-3-fluoro-4-(quinolin-8-ylsulfonyl)but-2-en-1-amine dihydrochloride (Compound 33)

[0282] White solid; m.p.150-153 °C; 1H NMR (300 MHz, CD3OD) d ppm: 9.18 (d, J = 4.7 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.99– 7.68 (m, 2H), 5.22 (dt, J = 32.9, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (d, J = 19.4 Hz, 2H), 3.60 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 2H); LCMS: for C13H13FN2O2S calculated 280.1, found 281.1 [M+1]+.

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Amezalpat


Amezalpat

CAS 1616372-41-8

MF C34H41N3O4 MW555.7 g/mol

2-[5-[3-[3-[1-[(4-tert-butylphenyl)methyl]-4-ethyl-5-oxo-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]propyl]phenyl]-2-ethoxyphenyl]acetic acid

peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) antagonist, antineoplastic, TPST 1120, FDA Fast Track,  Orphan Drug, 1EQ4LQN9N3

Amezalpat (formerly TPST-1120) is an investigational, oral, small-molecule inhibitor targeting peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR being developed by Tempest Therapeutics. It works by directly targeting tumor cells and reducing immune suppression in the tumor microenvironment. In combination with atezolizumab and bevacizumab, it has shown improved survival in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients, receiving FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations. 

Key Details on Amezalpat

  • Indication: Primarily being studied for unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).
  • Mechanism: A selective, competitive antagonist of PPAR, which plays a role in fatty acid metabolism in cancer cells.
  • Clinical Efficacy: A phase 1b/2 study indicated that adding amezalpat to standard-of-care (atezolizumab + bevacizumab) improved median overall survival to 21 months compared to 15 months for the control, according to Tempest Therapeutics.
  • Trial Status: A pivotal Phase 3 study (NCT06680258) to evaluate this combination as a first-line treatment is planned for 2025.
  • Other Potential Uses: Preclinical data suggests potential activity in other advanced solid tumors, including renal cell carcinoma. 

Disclaimer: Amezalpat is an investigational agent and is not yet approved by the FDA for widespread clinical use.

Amezalpat is an orally bioavailable, small molecule, selective and competitive antagonist of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPARa), with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon oral administration, amezalpat targets, binds to and blocks the activity of PPARa, thereby blocking transcription of PPARa target genes leading to an intracellular metabolism shift from fatty acid oxidation (FAO) to glycolysis in FAO-dependent tumors and reducing the production of fatty acids in the tumor microenvironment (TME). As fatty acids are essential for tumor cell growth in FAO-dependent tumor cells and are needed for the metabolism of suppressive immune cells in the TME, including regulatory T-cells (Tregs), reducing the amount of fatty acids leads to a direct killing of FAO-dependent tumor cells. It also skews macrophages from the immune suppressive M2 phenotype to an effector M1 phenotype and facilitates the cytotoxicity of immune effector cells, thereby stimulating an anti-tumor immune response and further killing tumor cells. Amezalpat also restores the natural inhibitor of angiogenesis thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) and stimulator of interferon genes (STING) in the TME. PPARa, a ligand-activated nuclear transcription factor and metabolic checkpoint, regulates the expression of FAO genes and lipid metabolism. It plays a key role in immunosuppression in the TME. FAO is a metabolic pathway essential to tumor growth, survival and immunosuppression.

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Example 6: 2-(3′-(3-(1-(4-(tert-Butyl)benzyl)-4-ethyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)propyl)-4-ethoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)acetic acid

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WO2014099503 TRIAZOLONE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF

Example 6: 2-(3′-(3-(1-(4-(tert-Butyl)benzyl)-4-ethyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)propyl)-4-ethoxy-[1, 1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)acetic acid

Pat

WO2025235527 CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF A PPAR ALPHA ANTAGONIST

2-(3′-(3-(l-(4-(tertbutyl)benzyl)-4-ethyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-lH-l,2,4-triazol-3-yl)propyl)-4-ethoxy-[1,T-biphenyl]-3-yl)acetic acid, depicted below as Compound A

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