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WO 2016012539, Tadalafil , New patent, KRKA, D.D., NOVO MESTO

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WO 2016012539, A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CGMP-PHOSPHODIESTERASE INHIBITOR AND ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION COMPRISING TADALAFIL CO-PRECIPITATES

KRKA, D.D., NOVO MESTO [SI/SI]; Smarjeska cesta 6 8000 Novo mesto (SI)

BARIC, Matej; (SI).
BENKIC, Primoz; (SI).
BOMBEK, Sergeja; (SI).
KRASOVEC, Dusan; (SI).
SKRABANJA, Vida; (SI).
VRECER, Franc; (SI).
BUKOVEC, Polona; (SI).
HUDOVORNIK, Grega; (SI).
KROSELJ, Vesna; (SI)

The present Invention relates to an improved process for preparation of tadalafil and crystallization and/or purification thereof, wherein the processes are conducted at increased pressure. The invention relates also to a process for preparation of tadalafil co-precipitates and to a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising tadalafil co-precipitates and at least one water soluble diluent and/or water insoluble non-swellable diluent, wherein the composition is substantially free of water insoluble swellable diluents

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of CGMP-phosphodiesterase inhibitor, particularly tadalafil, a method for production co-precipitate thereof and to solid oral pharmaceutical formulations comprising tadalafil co-precipitate.

Tadalafil, chemically known as (6R-trans)-6-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-il)-2,3,6,7,12,12a-hexahydro-2-methyl-pyrazino.1′, 2′:1,6]pyrido[3,4-b]indole-1,4-dione, is a potent and selective inhibitor of the cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) – specific phosphodiesterase enzyme PDE5. It is shown below as structural formula I:

Tadalafil is marketed under the tradename CIALIS* and is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The product is available as a film-coated tablet for oral administration containing 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mg of active ingredient and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystaliine cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, triacetin, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide (E172) and talc.

Tadalafil is practically insoluble in water and very slightly soluble in organic solvent such as ethanol, methanol and acetone.

Problems associated with low solubility of tadalafil in ethanol and most of other organic solvents resulted in the need of large quantities of solvents required to perform synthesis and crystallization of tadalafil at industrial scale, which have unwanted technological, environmental and economical impact.

US Patent No. 5 859 006 describes the synthesis of the tadalafil and its intermediate (A) which involves reacting D-tryptophan methyl ester with a piperonal in the presence of dichloromethane and trifluoroacetic acid which provides a mixture of desired cis and undesired trans isomer of intermediate A with poor selectivity. The isomers are further separated by column chromatography. The cis isomer is further reacted with chloroacetyl chloride in chloroform, providing another intermediate of tadalafil (B) which reacted with methylamine to give tadalafil of formula (1) in methanol slurry requiring an additional purification step by flash chromatography.

An improved process in the synthesis of tadalafil via modified Pictet-Spengler reaction is described in WO 04/011463 in which D-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride and piperonal are condensed in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol to provide hydrochloride of intermediate A. After isolation of desirable cis isomer, the product is further reacted with chloroacetyl chloride and then with methylamine in THF to give tadalafil.

Therefore there still exists a need for an improved process for a synthesis and purification of tadalafil, which would overcome the disadvantages of the prior art processes.

Low solubility of tadalafil in aqueous solutions is further disadvantageous because in vivo absorption is typically dissolution rate-limited which may result in poor bioavailability of the drug. Different approaches in the processes of preparation of pharmaceutical compositions have been applied to overcome the poor solubility.

For example, EP 1 200 092 Bl describes a pharmaceutical composition of free drug particulate form of tadalafil wherein at least 90% of the particles have a particle size of less than about 40 μm as well as composition comprising tadalafil, wherein the compound is present as solid particles not embedded in polymeric co-precipitate. Apparently, preferably at least 90% of the particles have a particle size of less than 10 μm. The technological drawback of such small particles is possible chargeability and secondary agglomeration due to increased surface energy which can cause problems during the micronization and further processing.

WO 2008/134557 describes another approach to overcome the low-solubility problem by pharmaceutical composition comprising starch and tadalafil characterized by particle size having d(90) greater than 40 μm wherein the weight ratio of starch to tadalafil is 4.5 to 1 or greater. Apparently, the preferred ratio is at least 15 to 1.

Yet another approach to overcome the low-solubility problem is to use a “co-precipitate” of tadalafil and a carrier or excipient. For example, EP 828 479 Bl describes a solvent based process wherein tadalafil and a carrier are co-precipitated with a medium in which the tadalafil and carrier are substantially insoluble. EP 828 479 describes a solvent based process wherein tadalafil and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate are co-precipitated in weakly acidic medium from a combination of non-aqueous water miscible solvent and water. However, pharmaceutical composition prepared according to EP 828479 exhibit deviations in release rate of tadalafil which was due to poor reproducibility of a process for preparation of co-precipitate. It was found that precipitation in acidic media causes unwanted degradation of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate and that precipitation at higher temperatures does not produce desired product.

WO 2008/005039 also describes a solid composite including tadalafil being in intimate contact with a carrier. The carriers include hydrophilic polymers such as povidone, cellulose derivatives, polyethylene glycol and polymethacrylates. The compositions are prepared by combining tadalafil with hydrophilic polymer and removal of the solvent by evaporation.

WO 2010/115886 describes an adsorbate comprising poorly soluble active ingredient with a particulate and/or porous carrier wherein the adsorbate is prepared by using non-polar solvent. Apparently, the solvents used are selected from the group of chlorinated hydrocarbon (dichloromethane or trichloromethane), diisopropylether and hexane, which is also the main drawback of this solution.

Co-precipitates of phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor and copolymer of different acrylic acid derivatives are described in WO 2011/012217. The procedures described involve the use of tetrahydrofurane.

Poor solubility can also be solved with co-crystals. WO 2010/099323 discloses crystalline molecular complexes of tadalafil with co-former selected from the group of a short to medium chain organic acids, alcohols and amines.

WO 2012/107541 and WO 2012/107092 disclose co-granulate of tadalafil with cyclodextrines.

WO 2014/003677 discloses a pharmaceutical composition comprising solid dispersion particles containing tadalafil and a dispersing component, which composition further comprises a solubilizer.

Based on the above, there is still a need for an improved dosage form containing tadalafil and improved technological process for the preparation thereof.

The process for preparing tadalafil according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed in Scheme 1.

Scheme 1

Example 1: Synthesis of tadalafil intermediate B via intermediate A

D-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride (9g) and piperonai (6g) was suspended in acetonitrile (60mL). The reaction mixture was stirred and heated at about 105^*C for three to five hours in an autoclave. The reaction suspension was cooled to ambient temperature and aqueous solution (60m L) of sodium carbonate (4.1g) was added. The mixture was then cooled in an ice bath and the solution of chloroacetyl chloride (5.1mL) in acetonitrile was slowly added to the reaction mixture. A solid was obtained, filtered and washed twice with aqueous solution of acetonitrile. The crude product was dried, and intermediate B (13.4g) with a purity of 97% (HPLC area%) was obtained.

Example 1A:

D-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride (8.2kg) and piperonai (5.1kg) was suspended in acetonitrile (55L). The reaction mixture was stirred and heated at about to 105″C for three hours in the reactor vessel. The reaction suspension was cooled to ambient temperature and aqueous solution (55L) of sodium carbonate (4.8kg) was added. The mixture was then cooled in an ice bath and the solution of chloroacetyl chloride (5.2L) was slowly added to the reaction mixture at 5-10°C. A solid was obtained, centrifuged and washed twice with aqueous solution of acetonitrile (2x 121). The crude product was dried at temperature up to 50″C, and intermediate B (12.3kg) with a purity of 98% (HPLC area%) was obtained.

Comparative example 1:

D-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride (9.0g) and piperonai (5.84g) was suspended in acetonitrile (60mL). The reaction mixture was stirred and heated at about to 80-85’C for 15-20 hours in the reactor vessel. The reaction suspension was cooled to 0-10^°C. The Intermediate A was then isolated on centrifuge and was dried at temperature up to 60^°C.

The isolated dried Intermediate A (12,8g) was charged into reactor and suspended with ethyl acetate. The aqueous solution (60mL) of sodium carbonate (5.3g) was added to precooied suspension of Intermediate A. The chloroacetyl chloride (3.4mL) was slowly added to the above reaction mixture. The solid was obtained, centrifuge and washed twice with water (2x 10mL). The crude product was dried at temperature up to 70°C, and intermediate B (11.8g) with a purity of 99% (HPLC area%) was obtained.

Example 2: Synthesis oftadalafil

Intermediate B (4g) obtained in Example 1 and 40% aqueous methylamine solution (1.6mL) were dissolved in 70% aqueous solution of 2-propanol (120mL) while heating in a closed reaction vessel above the reflux temperature (110-120°C) for two to five hours. The solution was hot filtered and cooled on an ice bath. The precipitated product was filtered and dried. The purity of the product was 99.9% (HPLC area%) and the particle distribution of the product was D(90) of about 144 microns.

Example 2A: Synthesis of tadalaf il

Intermediate B (12.3kg) obtained in Example 1A and 40% aqueous methylamine solution (4.76L) were dissolved in 70% aqueous solution of 2-propanol (402L) while heating in a closed reaction vessel above the reflux temperature (110-120^°C) for three hours. The solution was hot filtered and cooled on an ice bath. The precipitated product was filtered and dried. The final product (9.8kg) with a purity of more than 99.99% (HPLC area%) and the particle distribution of the product was D(90) of about 155 microns was obtained.

Comparative example 2:

Intermediate B (10g) obtained in the above comparative example 1 and 31% ethanolic methylamine solution (12.3mL) were suspended in absolute ethanol (150mL). The suspension

was heated up to 55°C for 3 – 6 hours. The suspension was cooled on an ice bath. The product was filtered and dried. The crude product (8.22g) with a purity of more than 99.9% (HPLC area%) was obtained and crystallized from hot DMSO solution. The product Is crystallized with addition of water.

Example 3: Recrystallization of tadalaf il

Tadalafil (700g) (99% purity) was suspended in 70% aqueous solution of 2-propanol (24.6L) and suspension was heated to about 110^°C in an autoclave at pressure of 0.31MPa until the material was dissolved. The obtained solution was then hot filtrated and cooled to about 10°C. The isolated tadalafil (660g) has a purity of 99.95% (HPLC area%) and the particle distribution D(90) of about 144 microns.

Example 3A: Recrystallization of tadalafil

Tadalafil (5g) (99% purity) was suspended in 70% aqueous solution of acetone (lOOmL) and suspension was heated to about 90°C in an autoclave at pressure of 0.28MPa until the material was dissolved. The obtained solution was then hot filtrated and cooled to about 10°C. The isolated tadalafil (4.44g) has a purity of 99.99% (HPLC area%).

Example 3B: Recrystallization of tadalafil

Tadalafil (4g) (99% purity) was suspended in 70% aqueous solution of acetonitrile (lOOmL) and suspension was heated to about 85°C in an autoclave at pressure of 0.2MPa until the material was dissolved. The obtained solution was then hot filtrated and cooled to about 10°C. The isolated tadalafil (3g) has a purity of 99.99% (HPLC area%).

Example 3C: Recrystallization of tadalafil

Tadalafil (5g) (99% purity) was suspended in 70% aqueous solution of tetrahydrofuran (60mL) and suspension was heated to about 120″C in an autoclave at pressure of 0.3MPa until the material was dissolved. The obtained solution was then hot filtrated and cooled to about 10°C. The isolated tadalafil has a purity of 99.99% (HPLC area%).

Comparative example 3:

Tadalafil (lg) (99% purity) was suspended in 2-propanol (200mL) and suspension was heated up to reflux temperature until the material was dissolved. The obtained solution was then hot filtrated and cooled to about lO’C. The crystallized tadalafil was centrifuged and dried in an oven at temperature up to 70^°C.

Comparative Example 4: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50, Precipitation at higher temperature

Tadalafil (100 g) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (100 g) were dissolved in a mixture of acetone (2430m L) and water (270mL) at reflux temperature. Solution was hot filtered and added to 0.25 M HCI in water (4150mL) at 65°C. Precipitate was collected by vacuum filtration, washed with water and dried in vacuum tray dryer up to 70^°C. Dry material was milled by a pin mill. HPLC assay of tadalafil was 48.5 %; average particle size of co-precipitate was 53 μm, specific surface area 2.5 m²/g-

Example 5: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50

Tadalafil (1 kg) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (1 kg) were dissolved in mixture of acetone (20L) and water (3 L) at 54°C and under pressure O.lMPa. Solution was hot filtered and added to water (42 L) at 2°C. Suspension was heated up to reflux and acetone was distilled off. Tadalafil co-precipitate was collected by pressure filtration and dried in vacuum dryer. Dry material was milled by a pin mill. HPLC assay of tadalafil was 53.5%.

Example 6: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50

Tadalafil (1 kg) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (1 kg) were dissolved in mixture of acetone (20 L) and water (3 L) at 54^°C and under pressure O.lMPa. Solution was hot filtered and added to water (42 L) at 2°C. Suspension was heated up to reflux and acetone was distilled off. Tadalafil co-precipitate was collected by centrifuge and dried in a fluid bed dryer. Dry material was milled by a pin mill. HPLC assay of tadalafil was 52.5 %.

Example 7: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50

Tadalafil (0.786 kg) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthaiate (1.140 kg) were dissolved in a mixture of acetone (24L) and water (2.3 L) at 54^°C and under pressure 0.1MPa. Solution was filtered hot and added to water (42 L) at 2^°C. Suspension was collected by centrifuge and dried in a vacuum tray dryer up to 70°C. Dry material was milled by a pin mill. HPLC assay of tadalafil was 43.5 %, average particle size of co-precipitate was 49 μm, specific surface area 31.0 m²/g-

Example 8: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50

Tadalafil (2 g) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthaiate HP 50 (2 g) were dissolved in a mixture of acetone (48.5mL) and water (5.5mL) at reflux temperature. To obtained solution crospovidone (lg) was added. Obtained suspension was co-precipitated in water (83mL) at 2°C. Obtained material was collected with a vacuum filter and dried in vacuum dryer up to 90°C. HPLC assay of tadalafil 39.9%. Yield was 90%.

Example 9: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50

Tadalafil (2 g) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthaiate HP 50 (2 g) were dissolved in a mixture of acetone (54mL) and methanol (19mL) at reflux temperature. To obtained solution crospovidone (lg) was added. Obtained suspension was co-precipitated in heptane (83mL) at 0°C. Obtained material was collected with a vacuum filter and dried in vacuum dryer up to 50°C. HPLC assay of tadalafil was 36.1 %. Yield was 90%.

Example 10: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50

Tadalafil (2 g) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthaiate HP 50 (2 g) were dissolved in a mixture of aceton (54mL) and methanol (19mL) at reflux temperature. Obtained solution was co-precipitated in heptane (83mL) at 0°C. Obtained material was collected with a vacuum filter and dried in vacuum dryer up to 50^°C. HPLC assay of tadalafil was 36.1 %. Yield was 90%.

Example 11: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50

Tadaiafil (1.3 kg) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate {1.53 kg) were dissolved in mixture of acetone (32 L) and water (4 L) at 54^°C and 1000 mbar. Solution was hot filtered and added to water (54 L) at 2°C. Tadalafil co-precipitate was collected by decanter centrifuge and dried in a vacuum drier. Dry material (2.4kg) was milled in a pin mill. HPLC assay of tadalafil was 48.8 %; average particle size of co-precipitate was 54 μm and specific surface area 26.1 m²/g<

Example 12: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with hydroxypropyl cellulose

Tadalafil (3g) and Klucel ELF (3g) was dissolved in a mixture of acetone (73mL) and water (8mL) at 50^°C. Solution was hot filtered and added to 125mL water at 90°C. After that acetone was distilled off at 65°C and suspension was stirred for additional hour. Precipitated material was filtered using preheated filter funnel and dried at 80^°C. Yield 3.8 g, HPLC assay was 50.0%.

Example 13: Preparation of tadalafil co-precipitate with hydroxypropyl cellulose

Tadaiafil (3g) and Klucel ELF (3g) was dissolved in a mixture of acetone (73mL) and water (8m L) at 50°C. Solution was hot filtered and added to 125m L water at 90°C with dissolved lactose (14g) at 90°C. After that acetone was distilled off at 65°C and suspension was stirred for additional hour. Precipitated material was filtered using preheated filter funnel and dried at 80°C. Yield 5 g, HPLC assay was 48.8%.

Examples of tablets prepared according to the present Invention

Example Fl: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 prepared in accordance with Example 11 with water soluble mannitol and without swellable water insoluble diluents

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 was homogeneously mixed with mannitol, croscarmellose sodium and sodium lauryl sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets. Dissolution profile of the example is shown in Figure 1.

Example F2: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPC prepared in accordance with Example 13 with water soluble mannitol and without swellable water insoluble diluents

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPC was homogeneously mixed with mannitol, croscarmellose sodium and sodium lauryl sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets. Dissolution profile of the example is shown in Figure 1.

Example F3: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP with water soluble spray-dried lactose and without swellable water insoluble diluents

Tadaiafil co-precipitate with HPMCP was homogeneously mixed with spray-dried lactose, starch 1500 and sodium lauryi sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets.

Example F4: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP with water insoluble non-swellable anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate and without swellable water insoluble diluents

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP was homogeneously mixed with calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium and sodium lauryi sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets.

Comparative examples of tablets containing microcrvstalline cellulose

Comparative example F5: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 with water soluble mannitol and water insoluble swellable microcrvstalline cellulose as diluent

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 was homogeneously mixed with mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium and sodium lauryl sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets. Dissolution profile of the example is shown in Figure 1.

Comparative example F6: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 with water soluble lactose anhydrous and water insoluble swellable microcrystalline cellulose as diluent

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 was homogeneously mixed with lactose anhydrous, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium and sodium lauryl sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets. Dissolution profile of the example is shown in Figure 1.

Comparative example F7: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 with water soluble lactose monohydrate and spray dried lactose and water insoluble swellable microcrystalline cellulose as diluent

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 was homogeneously mixed with lactose monohydrate, spray dried lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmeilose sodium and sodium lauryl sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets. Dissolution profile of the example is shown in Figure 1.

Comparative example F8: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 with water insoluble non-swellable calcium phosphate and water insoluble swellable microcrystalline cellulose as diluent

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 was homogeneously mixed with calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium and sodium lauryl sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets. Dissolution profile of the example is shown in Figure 1.

Comparative example F9: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 with only water insoluble swellable microcrystalline cellulose as diluent

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 was homogeneously mixed with microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium and sodium lauryl sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets. Dissolution profile of the example is shown in Figure 1.

Comparative example F10: Tablets containing tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 with water insoluble swellable microcrystalline cellulose and cellactose as diluents

Tadalafil co-precipitate with HPMCP HP-50 was homogeneously mixed with microcrystalline cellulose, cellactose, croscarmellose sodium and sodium lauryl sulphate. The magnesium stearate was added and mixed. The resultant blend was compressed into tablets. Dissolution profile of the example F10 is shown in Figure 2, together with dissolution profiles of the same sample, taken after two months at 22°C and 60% RH.

In comparison, dissolution profile of composition according to invention is unaffected by storage at 40^°C/75% for one month (Figure 2).

The aforementioned tablet formulations were film-coated with a film-coating dispersion containing:

Figures 1 and 2 show dissolution profiles of tablet formulations comprising tadalafil co-precipitates prepared according to listed examples. Dissolution conditions comprise: basket apparatus (USP I), 100 RPM, 0.1M HCI + 0.2% SDS, 900 mL

Krka, tovarna zdravil, d.d., Novo mesto

Raziskovalna in razvojna dejavnost na drugih področjih naravoslovja in tehnologije

Address: Šmarješka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia

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When can a Chemical Substance be qualified as a “New Active Substance”? The New Reflection Paper of the EMA gives Information

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When can a Chemical Substance be qualified as a “New Active Substance”? The New Reflection Paper of the EMA gives Information

A chemical structure with a therapeutic moiety for which no authorisation dossier has been submitted so far and which is – from a chemical structure point of view – not related to any other authorised substances is per se a “NAS” (New Active Substance). But what about a physiologically active molecule present for example in different salts or esters? In which cases do the different derivatives of an effective substance have the NAS status?

The EMA provides clarification to these questions in a new Reflection Paper which was published on 19 January this year. The document entitled “Reflection paper on the chemical structure and properties criteria to be considered for the evaluation of new active substance (NAS) status of chemical substances” describes the criteria according to which isomers, mixtures of isomers, complexes, derivatives, esters, ethers, salts and other solid forms of physiologically active molecules can be classified as “NAS “. If an applicant claims the NAS status of a substance to the regulatory authority in the centralised (CP) or decentralised procedure (MRP/DCP), the authority will first check whether the claim is justified. Afterwards – in case of a positive decision – the usual review of the application dossier will be performed.

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The applicant can refer to the criteria described in this Reflection Paper to substantiate his/ her claim of a NAS status. In general, the evidence has to be brought for the derivative in question that it differs significantly in properties with regard to efficacy and /or safety from the already approved active substance.

The scope of this Reflection Papers covers neither biological and biotechnological active substances nor active substances to be included in radiopharmaceuticals.

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New Website ECA Validation Group: Version 02 of ECA´s Good Practice Guide on Validation online available

February 4, 2016 3:26 am / Leave a comment

The ECA Validation Group was founded in autumn 2011 by representatives of the pharmaceutical industry after ECA´s 4th European GMP Conference. The mission of the group is to assemble knowledge on Validation, for example by continuously developing ECA´s Process Validation Good Practice Guide. Now the Validation Group launched a new website.

Since the ECA Foundation was established back in 1999 its mission has been to provide support to the Pharmaceutical Industry and Regulators to promote the move towards a harmonised set of GMP and regulatory guidelines by providing information and interpretation of new or updated guidances. For that purpose the ECA has initiated and established various working and interest groups concentrating on different topics.

The ECA Validation Group was founded in autumn 2011 by representatives of the pharmaceutical industry after ECA´s 4th European GMP Conference. This group’s mission is to assemble knowledge on Validation, for example by continuously developing ECA´s Process Validation Good Practice Guide.

Now the group launched its new website to provide members and those interested with information and practical tools. Here’s what you can find on the new website:

Current News
A news archive
Training Courses and Validation Conferences
ECA´s Process Validation Good Practice Guide
Discussion Forum
Presentations
Useful links
Q&A section
Membership information

Members of the group have now the opportunity to download the version 2 of ECA´s Good Practice Guide on Validation free of charge. On 174 pages the revised Good Practice Guide comprises the main elements of the new validation approach (“what to do”). On the other hand, it also serves as a supporting guide for the implementation (“how to do”).

To find out more we invite you to visit the ECA´s Validation Group new website.

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Frequent Asked Question: Which Level of Ozone is Required in a Hot- or Cold-Stored WFI System?

February 4, 2016 3:22 am / Leave a comment

Ozone can be used for the sanitisation of water systems. Which level of concentration is required in water – i.e. in WFI – depends on different factors. Read more about the sanitisation of water systems with ozone.

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The usage of ozone is only senseful in cold water systems. But the decisive question is whether ozone is used for a short-term (1-2 hours) or for a long term (> 6 hours) prevention of microbial growth. In the first case, > 50 ppb ozone is generally sufficient whereas in the second case at least 20 ppb are required.

One should keep in mind that WFI cold systems have basically a higher risk of microbial contamination. The need for ozone in large ring systems or in areas difficult to access may be higher. The ozone levels mentioned should thus be achieved in the return flow. Setting the correct ozone concentration for the system must be done within the scope of the PQ – i.e. validation of the water system.

In contrast, ozonisation of hot-stored WFI systems doesn’t make sense. Indeed, the half-life of ozone considerably decreases at temperatures over 40° Celsius. Moreover, the heat in hot WFI system causes sanitisation itself; the usage of additional ozone wouldn’t be meaningful. The risk of biofilm formation in hot-stored WFI systems is considerably lower.

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PF 04995274, a 5-HT4Partial Agonist

February 3, 2016 5:19 am / Leave a comment

PF-04995274,

(R)-4-((4-(((4-(Tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)oxy)methyl)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol

4-(4-{4-[(R)-(Tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxymethyl}-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-tetrahydro-pyran-4-ol

CAS 1331782-27-4
UNII: XI179PG9LV

MF C23-H32-N2-O6

MW 432.5138

a 5-HT4Partial Agonist

PHASE 1 Alzheimer’s type dementia.

Pfizer Inc. INNOVATOR

5-HT₄ agonists have attracted attention for therapeutic value in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and cognitive impairment.Acting to increase levels of acetylcholine and soluble APP alpha, 5-HT₄ agonists have the potential to demonstrate both ameliorative and disease modifying effects

(R)-4-((4-((4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)tetrahydro-2/-/-pyran-4-ol and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also is directed, in part, to a method for treating a 5-HT₄ mediated disorder in a mammal. Such disorders include acute neurological and psychiatric disorders, stroke, cerebral ischemia, spinal cord trauma, head trauma, perinatal hypoxia, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemic neuronal damage, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s Chorea, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ocular damage, retinopathy, cognitive disorders, idiopathic and drug- induced Parkinson’s disease, muscular spasms and disorders associated with muscular spasticity including tremors, depression, epilepsy, convulsions, migraine, urinary incontinence, substance tolerance, substance withdrawal, psychosis, schizophrenia, anxiety, mood disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, hearing loss, tinnitus, macular degeneration of the eye, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal disease, gastric motility disorder, non-ulcer dyspepsia, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, dyspepsia, esophagitis, gastroesophageral disease, nausea, emesis, brain edema, pain, tardive dyskinesia, sleep disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder, disorders that comprise as a symptom a deficiency in attention and/or cognition, and conduct disorder

^a(a) SOCl₂, DMAP, acetone, DME, RT, 81%;

(b) DEAD, PPh₃, THF, RT, 65%;

(d) K₂CO₃, water, MeOH, 50 °C, 76%;

(e) CDI, THF, 50 °C, 43%;

(f) DEAD, PPh₃, THF, reflux, 51%;

(g) HCl, Et₂O, RT, 81%;

(h) TEA, MeOH, reflux, 50%.

PAPER

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2012), 55(21), 9240-9254

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jm300953p

The cognitive impairments observed in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are in part a consequence of reduced acetylcholine (ACh) levels resulting from a loss of cholinergic neurons. Preclinically, serotonin 4 receptor (5-HT₄) agonists are reported to modulate cholinergic function and therefore may provide a new mechanistic approach for treating cognitive deficits associated with AD. Herein we communicate the design and synthesis of potent, selective, and brain penetrant 5-HT₄ agonists. The overall goal of the medicinal chemistry strategy was identification of structurally diverse clinical candidates with varying intrinsic activities. The exposure–response relationships between binding affinity, intrinsic activity, receptor occupancy, drug exposure, and pharmacodynamic activity in relevant preclinical models of AD were utilized as key selection criteria for advancing compounds. On the basis of their excellent balance of pharmacokinetic attributes and safety, two lead 5-HT₄ partial agonist candidates 2d and 3 were chosen for clinical development.

PATENT

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(R)-4-((4-((4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol , hereinafter referred to as “Compound X,” and having the following structure:

Compound X

Example 1 : Synthesis of iR)-4-ii4-i(4-itetrahvdrofuran-3-yloxy)benzord1isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidin-1 -yl)methyl)tetrahvdro- 2 -pyran-4-ol

Methyl 2-fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoate (2): To a 20L jacketed reactor were charged 2-fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid (Oakwood Products; 0.972 kg, 6.31 mol), methanol (7.60 L) and sulfuric acid (0.710 kg, 7.24 mol, 1 .15 eq). The jacket temperature was heated to 60°C and the reaction mixture was stirred for 45 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum and approximately 7.5 L of methanol distillates were collected. The resulting thin oil was cooled to 20°C. Water (7.60 L) and ethyl acetate (7.60 L) were charged to the reactor, and the product extracted into the organic layer. The EtOAc solution was washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (1.52 Kg) in water (6.92 L) followed by a brine solution of sodium chloride (1.74 kg) in water (4.08 L). The resulting EtOAc solution was concentrated to dryness. A light orange oil was isolated; the oil slowly crystallized upon standing to give the title compound (2) (0.952 Kg, 5.60 mol, 89% yield). ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 3.97 (s, 3H), 6.59 (ddd, J=10.9, 8.2,1 .2, 1 H), 6.76 (dt, J=8.2, 1 .1 , 1 H), 7.35 (td, J=8.6, 6.3, 1 H), 1 1.24 (s, 1 H); ¹³C NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 52.65, 102.56 (d, J=13), 106.90 (d, J=23), 1 13.31 (d, J=3.1 ), 135.34 (d, J=1 1 .5), 161 .02, 163.31 (d, J=62.2), 169.87 (d, 3.8); MS 171.045 (m+1 ). 2-Fluoro-N,6-dihydroxybenzamide (3): To a 50L reactor was charged water (4.47 L) and hydroxylamine sulfate (6.430 kg, 39.17 mol), the mixture was stirred at 25°C. A solution of potassium carbonate (3.87 Kg, 27.98 mol) in water (5.05 L) was slowly added to the reaction mixture to form a thick white mixture that was stirred at 20°C. A solution of methyl 2-fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoate (2) (0.952 Kg, 5.60 mol) in methanol (9.52 L) was slowly added to the reactor resulting in mild off gassing. The reaction mixture was then heated to 35°C and stirred for 20 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 15°C and stirred for 1 h. The mixture was filtered to remove inorganic material. The reactor was rinsed with methanol (2.86 L) and the tank rinse was used to wash the inorganic cake.

Analysis of the cake indicated that it contained product. To a 20L reactor was charged methanol (10 L) and the inorganic cake and the mixture was stirred at 25°C for 30 min. The mixture was filtered and the cake washed with methanol (3 L).

The combined filtrates were charged back into the reactor and concentrated under vacuum with the jacket temperature set at 40°C until approximately 10 L remained. The mixture was held at 25°C and cone. HCI (5.51 L) was added. The reactor was cooled to 15°C and stirred for 2 h. The white slurry was filtered and the resulting product cake was washed with water (4.76L), blown dry with nitrogen and then dried in a vacuum oven at 40°C for 12 h. The desired product (3) (747 g, 4.36 mol), was isolated in 78% yield. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ ppm 4.91 (s, 3H), 6.63 (ddd, J=10.9, 8.5, 0.8, 1 H), 6.72 (dt, J=8.2, 0.8, 1 H), 7.31 (td, J=8.2, 6.6, 1 H); MS 172.040 (m+1 ).

4-Fluorobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-ol (4): To a 20L jacketed reactor were charged tetrahydrofuran (2.23 L) and 1 ,1 ‘-carbonyldiimidazole (0.910 Kg, 5.64 mol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 20°C. Then a solution of 2-fluoro-N,6-dihydroxybenzamide (3) (744 g, 4.34 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (4.45 L) was slowly charged to the reactor maintaining the temperature below 30°C and stirred at 25°C for 30 min during which some off gassing was observed. The reaction mixture was heated to 60°C over 30 min and stirred for 6 h. The reactor was cooled to 20°C followed by the addition of 1 N aqueous hydrogen chloride (7.48L) over 15 min to adjust the pH to 1. The jacket temperature was set to 35°C and the reaction mixture concentrated under vacuum to remove approximately 6.68L of THF. The reactor was cooled to 15°C and stirred for 1 h. The resulting white slurry was filtered, the cake was washed with water (3.71 L) and dried in a vacuum oven at 40°C for 12 h. The desired product, (4) (597 g, 3.90 mol), was isolated in 90% yield. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ ppm 4.93 (b, 1 H), 6.95 (dd, J=10.1 , 8.6, 1 H), (d, J=8.6, 1 H), 7.52-7.57 (m, 1 H); LRMS 154.029 (m+1 ).

Tert-butyl 4-(tosyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (5): To a 20L jacketed reactor were charged dichloromethane (8 L), N-boc-4-piperdine methanol (0.982 Kg, 4.56 mol) and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (0.970 Kg, 5.09 mol) and the resulting mixture was stirred at 20°C for 5 min. Triethylamine (0.94 Kg, 9.29 mol) was added to the reactor via an addition funnel and the resulting deep red solution was stirred at 25°C for 16 h. A solution of sodium carbonate (0.96 Kg, 9.06 mol) in water (7.04 L) was charged to the reaction mixture and stirred for 1 h at 20°C. The phases were split and the organic layer washed with brine (6 L) and concentrated at 40°C to a low stir volume. Dimethylacetamide (2 L) was charged to the reactor and concentration continued under full vacuum at 40°C for 1 h. The solution of tert-butyl 4-(tosyloxymethyl)piperidine-l -carboxylate (5) in dimethyl acetamide was held for further processing. Yield was assumed to be 100% with approximately

90% potency. A sample was pulled and concentrated to dryness for purity analysis. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 1 .02-1 .12 (m, 2H), 1.14 (s, 9H), 1 .59-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.87 (m, 1 H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.55-2.75 (m, 2H), 3.83 (d, J=6.7, 2H), 3.95-4.20 (b, 2H), 7.33 (d, 8.6, 2H), 7.76 (d, 8.2, 2H); ¹³C NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 21 .64, 28.15, 28.39, 35.74, 73.97, 79.50, 126.99, 127.84, 129.86, 132.84, 144.84, 154.63; LRMS 739.329 (2m+1 ).

Tert-butyl 4-((4-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (6): To a 20L jacketed reactor were charged dimethylacetamide (4.28 L), tert-butyl 4-(tosyloxymethyl)piperidine-1 -carboxylate (5) (1.68 Kg, 4.56 mol), 4-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-ol (4) (540 g, 3.51 mol), and potassium carbonate (960 g, 6.98 mol) resulting in a thick beige slurry. The reaction mixture was heated to 50°C and stirred for 20 h and then cooled to 20°C, followed by the addition of water (7.5 L) and ethyl acetate (5.37 L). After mixing for 15 min, the phases were settled and split. The organic layer was washed with water (5.37 L), sending the aqueous wash to waste. The organic mixture was distilled under vacuum with a maximum jacket temperature of 40°C until approximately 5 L remained in the reactor. Methanol (2.68 L) was added and the resulting solution concentrated under vacuum to about 3 L of a yellow oil. Methanol (2.68 L) was charged to the reactor and the resulting solution was stirred at 25°C for 15 min. Water (0.54 L) was added over 15 min resulting in a white slurry. The mixture was cooled to 15°C, stirred for 1 h and then filtered. The filter cake was washed with a solution of water (0.54 L) in methanol (2.14 L), then air dried for 30 min, transferred to a vacuum oven and dried at 40°C for 12 h. The desired product, (6) (746 g, 2.13 mol), was isolated in 61 % yield. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 1.23-1 .37 (m, 2H), 1 .45 (s, 9H), 1 .78-1 .88 (m, 2H), 2.04-2.17 (m, 1 H), 2.67-2.83 (m, 2H), 4.02-4.26 (m, 2H), 4.28 (d, 6.6, 2H), 6.89 (dd, J=8.6, 7.5, 1 H), 7.21 (d, J=9, 1 H), (td, 8.6, 4.9); LRMS 351.171 (m+1 ).

(R)-Tert-butyl 4-((4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (8): To a 20 L glass reactor with the jacket set to 20°C were charged (R)-tetrahydrofuran-3-ol (7) (297 g, 3.37 mol) and dimethylacetamide (5.1 L). 2.0 M sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide in THF (1.37 L, 2.74 mol) was slowly added via an addition funnel while maintaining a pot temperature less than 30°C. The resulting orange/red solution was stirred at 25°C for 30 min. Then, tert-butyl 4-((4-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidine-1 -carboxylate (6) (640.15 g, 1.83 mol) was charged and the reaction mixture was stirred at 25°C for 16 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 20°C and water (6.4 L) was slowly added over 45 min maintaining a pot temperature of less than 35°C. Ethyl acetate (6 L) was added and the biphasic mixture was stirred for 15 min and then separated. The aqueous layer was back extracted with additional ethyl acetate (4 L). The combined organics were then washed with water (5 L) and a 20% brine solution (5 L). The organic mixture was concentrated under vacuum with the jacket temperature set to 40°C to approximately 3 L and held for further processing. Quantitative yield of the desired product, (8) (0.76 Kg, 1 .82 mol), in ethyl acetate was assumed. A sample was pulled and concentrated to dryness for purity analysis. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 1 .25-1.38 (m, 2H), 1 .44 (s, 9H), 1.76-1 .84 (m, 2H), 1 .89-1.97 (b, 1 H), 1 .99-2.12 (m, 1 H), 2.14-2.28 (m, 2H), 2.63-2.84 (m, 2H), 3.90-4.21 (m, 6H), 4.24 (d, J=6.3, 2H), 5.00-5.05 (m, 1 H), 6.48 (d, J=8.2, 1 H), 6.98 (d, J=8.6, 1 H), 7.37 (t, J=8.2, 1 H); LRMS 419.216 (m+1 ).

(R)-3-(Piperidin-4-ylmethoxy)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)benzo[d]isoxazole 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (9): To a 20L jacketed reactor charged ethyl acetate (6.1 L), (R)-tert-butyl 4-((4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidine-1 -carboxylate (8) (0.76 kg, 1 .82 mol) and p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (0.413 kg, 2.17 mol) and stirred at 20°C for 30 min. The reactor jacket was heated from 20 to 65°C over

1 h and then held at 65°C for 16 h. The reactor was cooled to 15°C over 1 h and granulated for 2 h. The resulting slurry was filtered, the cake was washed with EtOAc (3 L) and then air dried on the filter for 30 min. The cake was transferred to a vacuum oven and dried at 40°C for 12 h. The desired product, (9) (854 g, 1.74 mol), was isolated in 96% yield (two steps). ¹ H NMR (400

MHz, CD₃OD) δ ppm 1.54-1 .67 (m, 2H), 2.04-2.18 (m, 3H), 2.19-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 3.01 -3.12 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.86-4.01 (m, 4H), 4.26 (d, J=6.3, 2H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 5.14-5.19 (m, 1 H), 6.72 (d, J=8.2, 1 H), 7.02 (d, J=8.6, 1 H), 7.21 (d, J=7.8, 2H), 7.48 (t, J=8.6, 1 H), 7.70 (d, J=8.2, 2H); LRMS 319.165 (m+1 ).

(R)-4-((4-((4-(Tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol (11): To a

20L jacketed reactor were charged water (7.5 L) and sodium carbonate (0.98 kg); the mixture was stirred at 20°C until all solids had dissolved. Then (R)-3-(piperidin-4-ylmethoxy)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)benzo[d]isoxazole 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (9) (750 g, 1 .53 mol) and ethyl acetate (6.0 L) were added to the reactor and stirred at 20°C for 30 min. The phases were split and the lower aqueous layer was back extracted twice with ethyl acetate (6.0 L and then 3.75 L). The organic layers were combined in the 20L reactor and washed twice with brine (3.0 L). The ethyl acetate solution was concentrated to under vacuum at 45°C to a low stir volume. Isopropyl alcohol (3.75 L) was added and concentration continued until 2 L remained in the reactor.

Additional isopropyl alcohol (2.75 L) was added and the mixture cooled to 25°C. To the reactor was charged 1 ,6-dioxaspiro[2.5]octane (10) (260 g, 2.29 mol) and the resulting solution heated to 50°C and stirred for 16 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 30°C and water (15 L) was added over 60 min. Product crystallized from solution and the resulting slurry was cooled to 15°C over 1 h and then granulated for 4 h. The product was filtered and washed with water (3.75 L). The cake was blown dry with nitrogen for 30 min and then transferred to a vacuum oven and dried at 40°C for 12 h. The desired product, (11 ) (588 g, 1 .36 mol), was isolated in 89% yield.

¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 1 .41-1 .63 (m, 6H), 1.71 -1.81 (m, 2H), 1.81 -1.94 (m, 1 H), 2.17-2.26 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 2H), 2.4 (td, J=1 1.7, 2.3, 2H), 2.92 (d, J=1 1 .8, 2H), 3.46 (s, 1 H), 3.71-3.84 (m, 4H), 3.91 -4.10 (m, 4H), 4.24 (d, J=5.9, 2H), 5.03-5.08 (m, 1 H), 6.50 (d, J=8.2, 1 H), 7.00 (d, J=8.2, 1 H), 7.38 (t, J=8.2, 1 H);

¹³C NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 29.1 1 , 33.10, 35.20, 36.92, 36.96, 56.15, 63.93, 67.14, 67.46, 68.27, 72.94, 74.06, 78.37, 103.17, 105.15, 131.71 , 152.71 , 166.02, 166.28;

LRMS 433.232 (m+1 ).

Example 2: Synthesis of iR)-4-ii4-i(4-itetrahvdrofuran-3-yloxy)benzord1isoxazol-3-yloxy)methyl)piperidin-1 -yl)methyl)tetrahvdro- 2H-pyran-4-ol

5-Hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-benzo[1,3]dioxin-4-one: Thionyl chloride (83.8 g, 0.71 mol) was slowly added to a solution of 2,6-dihydroxy-benzoic acid (77 g, 0.5 mol), acetone (37.7 g, 0.65 mol) and DMAP (3.1 g, 0.025 mol) in dimethoxyethane (375 mL). The mixture was stirred at RT for 7 h. The residue obtained after concentration under reduced pressure was dissolved in ethyl

acetate and washed with water and aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate solution. The organic layer was dried (Na₂S0₄) and concentrated to afford 79 g desired product as a red solid (81 % yield). ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 1 .68 (s, 6H), 6.37 (dd, J=8, 0.8, 11-1) 6.56 (dd, J=8, 0.8, 1 H), 7.34 (t, J=8, 1 H), 10.27( brs, 1 H).

2,2-Dimethyl-5-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[1,3]dioxin-4-one:

Diethyl azodicarboxylate (130.5 g, 0.75 mol) was added in a dropwise fashion to a mixture of 5-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-benzo[1 ,3]dioxin-4-one (100 g, 0.51 mol), triphenylphosphine (196.5 g, 0.75 mol), and (S)-tetrahydro-furan-3-ol (44 g, 0.5 mol) in 600 ml. of anhydrous THF. The resulting mixture was stirred at RT for 18 h. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crude material was purified on a silica gel flash column, eluting with petroleum ether/ ethyl acetate (15:1 -> 3:1 ). 86 g (65% yield) of product was isolated as a colorless oil. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 1.67 (s, 6H), 2.30 (m, 2H), 4.2 (m, 4H) 4.97 (m, 1 H), 6.49 (d, J=8.4, 1 H) 6.51 (d, J=8.4, 1 H), 7.39 (t,

J=8.4, 1 H).

2-Hydroxy-6-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzoic acid methyl ester: Potassium carbonate (134.8 g, 0.98 mol) was added to a solution of 2,2-dimethyl-5-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[1 ,3]dioxin-4-one (86 g, 0.33 mol) in 1 L methanol. The mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h, then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with aqueous ammonium chloride solution. The organic layer was dried (Na₂S0₄) and concentrated to afford 72 g of the product as a yellow solid (92% yield). ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 2.20 (m, 2H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.80(m, 4H). 4.94 (m, 1 H), 6.31 (dd, J=8.4, 0.8, 1 H), 6.59 (dd, J=8.4, 0.8, 1 H), 7.30 (t, J=8.4, 1 H).

2,N-Dihydroxy-6-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzamide: Potassium carbonate (121 g. 0.867mmol) was added portionwise to a solution of hydroxylamine sulfate (120 g, 0.732 mol) in 360 ml. of water at 0°C. After stirring for 30 min, sodium sulfite (3.74 g, 0.029 mol) and a solution of 2-hydroxy-6-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzoic acid methyl ester (35 g, 0.146 mol) in 360 ml. of methanol were added and the mixture was stirred at 50°C for 30 h. Methanol was removed from the cooled reaction mixture under reduced pressure and the resulting aqueous layer was acidified with 2N HCI. The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate and the organic layer was dried (Na₂S0₄) and concentrated to afford 25 g (76% yield ) of the product as a yellow solid. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 2.00 (m, 1 H), 2.15 (m, 1 H), 3.80 (m, 4H), 5.05 (m, 1 H), 6.48 (d, J=8, 1 H), 6.49 (d, J=8, 1 H), 7.19 (t, J=8, 1 H), 10.41 (brs, 1 H), 1 1.49 (brs, 1 H); LRMS m/z 239 (m+1 ).

4-[(R)-(Tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[d]isoxazol-3-ol: A solution of 2, N-dihydroxy-6-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzamide (25 g, 0.105 mol) in 250 ml. of THF was heated to 50°C. Carbonyl diimidazole was added portionwise and the resulting mixture was stirred at 50°C for 14 h. After cooling to RT, 100 ml. of 2N HCI was added and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were then extracted three times with 10% aqueous potassium carbonate. The potassium carbonate aqueous extracts were washed with ethyl acetate and then acidified to pH 2 – 3 with 2N HCI. The acidified aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na₂S0₄) and concentrated to afford 20 g of product as a yellow solid (43% yield). ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 2.20 (m, 2H), 3.89 (m, 1 H), 4.01 (m, 3H), 5.05 (m, 1 H), 6.48 (d, J=7.6, 1 H). 6.92 (d, J=7.6, 1 H), 7.37 (t, J=7.6, 1 H); LRMS m/z 222 (m+1 ).

4-{4-[(R)-(Tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxymethyl}-piperidine-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester: Diethyl azodicarboxylate (15.6 g, 0.09 mol) was added to a mixture of 4-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[d]isoxazol-3-ol (10 g, 0.045 mol), 4-hydroxymethyl-piperidine-1 -carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester (1 1.6 g, 0.054 mol) and triphenylphosphine (23.5 g, 0.09 mol) in 300 mL THF. After the addition was complete the mixture was heated at reflux for 18 h. After concentration in vacuo, the crude product was purified on a silica gel flash column, eluting with petroleum ether/ ethyl acetate (15:1 -» 5:1 ) to afford 22 g of the product as an oil (51 % yield). ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 1.25 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H), 1.76 (m, 2H), 1.99 (m, 1 H). 2.15 (m, 2H), 2.70 (bt, J=1 1.6, 2H), 3.95 (m, 4H). 4.13 (m, 2H). 4.34 (d J=6.4, 2H), 4.98 (m, 1 H), 6.43 (d, J=8, 1 H), 6.93 (d, J=8, 1 H), 7.31 (t, J=8, 1 H).

3-(Piperidin-4-ylmethoxy)-4-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[d]isoxazole: A 0°C solution of 4-{4-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxymethyl}-piperidine-1 -carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester in 500 mL ether was treated with a saturated solution of HCI (g) in 200 mL ether. After addition was complete, the mixture was warmed to RT and stirred for 16 h. The reaction mixture was filtered. The white solid was washed with ethyl acetate followed by ether and dried to yield 15 g (81 % yield) of the desired product as a white solid. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) 5 ppm 1 .51 – 1.69 (m, 2 H) 2.04 – 2.19 (m, 3 H) 2.22 – 2.37 (m, 2 H) 2.99 – 3.14 (m, 2 H) 3.40 – 3.51 (m, 2 H) 3.85 – 4.02 (m, 4 H) 4.25 – 4.31 (m, 2 H) 5.17 (td, J= >1^ , 1 .56 Hz, 1 H) 6.72 (d, J=8.00 Hz, 1 H) 7.01 (d, J=8.59 Hz, 1 H) 7.47 (t, J=8.20 Hz, 1 H); LRMS m/z 319 (m+1 ).

4-(4-{4-[(R)-(Tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yloxymethyl}-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-tetrahydro-pyran-4-ol: 1 ,6-Dioxa-spiro[2.5]octane (Focus Synthesis; 9.7 g, 0.084 mol) and triethylamine (8.6 g, 0.084 mol) were added to a solution of 3-(piperidin-4-ylmethoxy)-4-[(R)-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)oxy]-benzo[d]isoxazole (15 g, 0.042 mol) in 200 mL methanol. The resulting solution was heated at reflux for 18 h. The cooled mixture was concentrated and ethyl acetate and water were added to the residue. The layers were separated and the organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na₂S0₄) and concentrated to provide 17 g crude product as a yellow oil. The crude material was purified by prep HPLC to afford 10 g of the desired product as a white solid. (50% yield).

¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 1.41 -1.63 (m, 6H), 1.71-1.81 (m, 2H), 1 .81 -1 .94 (m, 1 H), 2.17-2.26 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 2H), 2.4 (td, J=1 1 .7, 2.3, 2H), 2.92 (d, J=1 1.8, 2H), 3.46 (s, 1 H), 3.71-3.84 (m, 4H), 3.91-4.10 (m, 4H), 4.24 (d, J=5.9, 2H), 5.03-5.08 (m, 1 H), 6.50 (d, J=8.2, 1 H), 7.00 (d, J=8.2, 1 H), 7.38 (t, J=8.2, 1 H);

¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCI₃) δ ppm 29.1 1 , 33.10, 35.20, 36.92, 36.96, 56.15, 63.93, 67.14, 67.46, 68.27, 72.94, 74.06, 78.37, 103.17, 105.15, 131.71 , 152.71 , 166.02, 166.28.

PAPER

Two Routes to 4-Fluorobenzisoxazol-3-one in the Synthesis of a 5-HT₄Partial Agonist

Daniel W. Widlicka^*^†, John C. Murray^†, Karen J. Coffman^†, Chunguang Xiao^‡, Michael A. Brodney^†, Joseph P. Rainville^†, and Brian Samas^†

^† Groton Laboratories, Worldwide Research & Development, Pfizer Inc., Eastern Point Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340,United States

^‡ Porton Fine Chemical, 1 Fine Chemical Zone, Chongqing Chemical Industrial Park, Changshou, Chongqing 401221China

Org. Process Res. Dev., Article ASAP

DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.5b00389

Publication Date (Web): February 2, 2016

*E-mail: daniel.w.widlicka@pfizer.com.

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.oprd.5b00389

A potent 5-HT₄ partial agonist, 1 (PF-04995274), targeted for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment, has been prepared on a multi-kilogram scale. The initial synthetic route, that proceeded through a 4-substituted 3-hydroxybenzisoxazole core, gave an undesired benzoxazolinone through a Lossen-type rearrangement. Route scouting led to two new robust routes to the desired 4-substituted core. Process development led to the efficient assembly of the API on a pilot plant scale under process-friendly conditions with enhanced throughput. In addition, crystallization of a hemicitrate salt of the API with pharmaceutically beneficial properties was developed to enable progression of clinical studies.

REFERNCES

Noguchi, H.; Waizumi, N. Preparation of benzisoxazole derivatives for treatment of 5-HT4 mediated disorders. PCT Int. Appl. WO/2011/101774 A1, 20110825

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WO 2016011767, New patent, Clopidogrel, SHENZHEN SALUBRIS/ HUIZHOU SALUBRIS

February 2, 2016 8:31 am / Leave a comment

WO 2016011767

SHENZHEN SALUBRIS PHARMACEUTICALS CO.,LTD [CN/CN]; 37F Main Tower, Lvjing plaza, Che Gong Miao, No. 6009 Shennan Road, Futian District Shenzhen, Guangdong 518040 (CN).
HUIZHOU SALUBRIS PHARMACEUTICALS CO.,LTD. [CN/CN]; No.42, West petrochemical Avenue, West District，Huizhou DayaBay Huizhou, Guangdong 516083 (CN)

LI, Haidong; (CN).
TAN, Duanming; (CN).
WANG, Hai; (CN)

Provided is a preparation method for high purity clopidogrel and salt thereof. In the present method, inorganic acid solution is used to wash an organic phase containing clopidogrel till a specific pH value range is reached; during the post-processing stage, impurities including TTP can be removed from the clopidogrel product. The ensuing refining step can be avoided, thereby simplifying production techniques and ensuring the quality of the clopidogrel product.

Clopidogrel, molecular formula: C ₁₆ H ₁₆ ClNO ₂ S, it is an inhibitor of induced platelet aggregation by inhibiting platelet aggregation reduces the chance of arterial obstruction, to prevent stroke and heart attack efficacy, and can effectively treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis. Clopidogrel clinical use for right-handed body, clinical sulfate administered in the form of finished products on the domestic market clopidogrel main Plavix (Plavix) and Techno.

Currently it reported a variety of synthetic methods clopidogrel or a salt thereof, may be optically active or racemic α- substituted-o-chlorophenyl-acetate as a raw material, and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-thieno [3, 2-c] pyridine or a salt thereof under basic conditions to afford the optically active or racemic clopidogrel or a salt thereof, and further in line with the preparation of pharmaceutically acceptable Clopidogrel sulfate API standards.

Chinese Patent CN200810142388.3 using α- dextrose substituted benzenesulfonic substituted-o-chlorophenyl-acetate prepared above dextrorotatory clopidogrel free base, the process with ethyl acetate as the reaction solvent, followed by treatment using the organic phase washed with water The method of removing impurities.

Chinese Patent CN201310167933.5 prepared using the above racemic Clopidogrel hydrochloride, the method with dichloromethane as the solvent, after the reaction was washed with water and the organic layer was evaporated to dryness, the salt in ethyl acetate to give the product.

If the above process synthesis optically active or racemic clopidogrel or a salt thereof, the reaction system there is usually residual starting material 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-thieno [3,2-c] pyridine (referred to as “TTP “) or a salt thereof, according to the method disclosed in the prior art, after the treatment of the synthesis process commonly used water extraction – water / weak alkaline solution washed – salt-forming method, since the same TTP and clopidogrel alkaline organics neutral or alkaline solution solubility difference, and is in an acidic solution with a salt, and therefore only the wash water or weak alkaline solution generally can not be divisible TTP, usually larger residues.

Due to the special nature of clopidogrel API, making it even within the scope of quality control requirements of the quality standards, there are still unstable phenomenon. In the standard range of high impurity content on the one hand it can significantly affect the stability of the product, on the other hand will increase the side effects of the subsequent steps. Thus, the prior art is usually removed after the reaction by purification methods such as recrystallization include TTP including impurities, but it will increase the preparation process, in addition to loss of product due to some of the products will remain in the mother liquor caused.

From the above, in a more convenient way to remove impurities, higher purity, better stability of clopidogrel and its salts are existing technology is not yet resolved. The present invention is a departure from the deficiencies of the prior art, provides a method for preparing high purity clopidogrel and its salts, which can be removed after the treatment stage the majority of clopidogrel impurities in the product, avoiding the subsequent refining step In simplifying the production process, while ensuring the quality of clopidogrel products.

Example 1 (racemic clopidogrel hydrochloride monohydrate) Example

China Patent CN201310167933.5 using the method disclosed in Example 19 preparation of racemic clopidogrel. In TTP and α- bromo-o-chlorophenyl acetate The reaction was refluxed for 4h after the organic phase was separated, the methylene chloride solution of racemic clopidogrel. With stirring was added 5% hydrochloric acid (pH approximately 0), the aqueous phase until the pH stabilized around 4. The phases were separated and the organic phase the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, 75ml of ethyl acetate was added to dissolve, added dropwise with stirring 6.6g 36% hydrochloric acid to precipitate crystals. 2h After filtration, the filter cake washed with ethyl acetate. After drying in vacuo to give 17.2g white crystals. Using the same test conditions and CN201310167933.5 testing product purity of 99.8% containing impurities TTP 0.011% (area normalization method).

Example 2 (racemic clopidogrel hydrochloride monohydrate)

China Patent CN201310167933.5 using the method disclosed in Example 19 preparation of racemic clopidogrel. In TTP with α- bromo-o-chlorophenyl acetate reflux 4h reaction after the separation of the organic phase. The organic phase the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, 75ml of ethyl acetate was added to dissolve. 5% hydrochloric acid was added with stirring, until the aqueous phase pH stabilized around 3. Phase, the organic phase was added dropwise with stirring to 6.6g 36% hydrochloric acid to crystallize. 2h After filtration, the filter cake washed with ethyl acetate. After drying under vacuum to give 17.0g white crystals. Product purity was 99.7% containing impurities, TTP 0.014% (detecting method as in Example 1).

Example 3 (right-handed clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate)

The TTP hydrochloride 26.4g (0.15mol), ethyl acetate 50ml, 80ml mixing water and potassium carbonate 22g, stirred for 20 minutes. Joined by R-α- methyl tosylate Chloromandelic 34.1g (0.1mol) mixture of ethyl acetate and 50ml solution. The reaction temperature was raised to 45 ℃ 4h, then the reaction was heated to 60 ℃ to R-α- methyl tosylate Chloromandelic completely consumed (about 3h). Cooled to room temperature phase.

The organic phase was added with stirring to a 5% aqueous sulfuric acid until the pH of the aqueous phase is stable at around 3. After stirring 10min static phase separation. Then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and evaporated to dryness to give 30.6g dextrose clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate. Purity 98.6% by HPLC, spectrum display free of impurities TTP.

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WO 2016014324, New Patent, Omarigliptin, MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP

February 2, 2016 7:24 am / Leave a comment

Omarigliptin , MK-3102

WO2016014324, PROCESS FOR PREPARING CHIRAL DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-IV INHIBITORS

MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. [US/US]; 126 East Lincoln Avenue Rahway, New Jersey 07065-0907 (US).

CHUNG, John, Y. L.; (US).
PENG, Feng; (US).
CHEN, Yonggang; (US).
KASSIM, Amude Mahmoud; (US).
CHEN, Cheng-yi; (US).
MAUST, Mathew; (US).
MCLAUGHLIN, Mark; (US).
ZACUTO, Michael, J.; (US).
CHEN, Qinghao; (US).
TAN, Lushi; (US).
SONG, Zhiguo Jake; (US).
CAO, Yang; (US).
XU, Feng; (US)

A process for preparing a compound of structural Formula Ia: comprising Boc deprotection with TFA of, reductive amination of:.

The present invention is directed to a novel process for the preparation of omarigliptin, (2R,35^,,5R)-2-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-5-[2-(methylsulfonyl)-2,6-dihydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrazol-5(4H)-yl]tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3 -amine, a dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-4) inhibitor, for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, and related intermediates.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Syntheses of omarigliptin have previously been described in PCT international patent applications numbers WO 2010/056708 and WO2013/003250. The process described in WO 2010/056708 does not result in a favorable yield of the compound of structural Formula la, as it results in a racemic mixture. WO2013/003250 describes the following scheme to make the compound of structural Formula la, an intermediate for synthesizing omarigliptin:

In WO2013/003250, synthesis of the compound of structural Formula la involves using benzenesulfonic acid (BSA) to remove the Boc protecting group of the compound of structural Formula 1, by first forming a BSA salt of the compound of structural Formula la. The BSA salt is then isolated and undergoes reductive amination with Boc -ketone of the compound of structural Formula 7, to produce the compound of structural Formula la, as a 19: 1 diastereomeric mixture. The BSA mediated Boc deprotection requires up to 72 h to reach full conversion.

An alternative process which eliminates the need to isolate the BSA salt of the compound of Formula la and reduces the overall reaction time of the process is desired. The inventors have now discovered a process for making the compound of structural Formula la which eliminates the step of isolating a salt of the compound of structural Formula la and reduces the overall reaction time. The present process also produces an end-of reaction homogeneous solution via reductive amination, which facilitates crystallization of the compound of structural Formula la. The described process also improves the diastereoselectivity, overall yield, cost and cycle time over the process described in WO2013/003250.

WO2013/003250 also describes the Boc deprotection of the compound of Formula la to produce omarigliptin (Formula I) shown below. As described in WO2013/003250, the Boc deprotection of the compound of Formula la involves aging the substrate in aqueous sulfuric acid in DMAc at 30 °C for 15-20 h, then working up with ammonium hydroxide. This work up produces large amounts of poorly soluble ammonium sulfate which co-crystallizes with the desired product. As a result, isolation of the desired product requires a long cycle time for filtration, washing and drying.

Formula I (omarigliptin)

Because the processes described herein use trifluoroacetic acid with or without a co-solvent for the transformation of the compound of Formula la to omarigliptin, which offers good solubility for the compound of Formula la, omarigliptin is achieved with fast reaction kinetics and good purity profiles.

the compound of structural Formula 1 is prepared by the following processes:

reagents

and,

or alternatively

10 R = Ms

X=OAc

SCHEME 3: Synthesis of the Boc Ketone

16 17 18 19

IPA, H₂Q ,

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Step 1 : As

A round bottom flask was charged with ligand L (0.829 g), Cu(II) propionate

monohydrate (0.402 g) (or Cu(II) acetate (0.31 g) or CuCl or CuCl₂) and EtOH (350 ml) and agitated at room temperature for lh. 2,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde (100.0 g) was added followed by DABCO (2.368 g) (or 2,4-dimethylpiperizine) and the mixture was cooled to -5 – -15 °C. Cold (0°C) nitromethane (190 ml or 215 g) was added slowly to the cold solution and the solution was aged at -5 to -15 °C for 20-24 h and at 0 °C for 2-4h. 5 wt% EDTA^»2Na (500 ml) followed by

water (200 mL) and MTBE (1.0 L) was added to the cold solution, and the temperature was raised to 20°C. The layers were separated and the organic layer was washed with additional 5 wt% EDTA^»2Na (500 ml), followed by water (50 mL) and brine (250 mL). The organic layer, containing Compound 17, was concentrated to remove nitromethane, then the solvent was switched to THF.

Step 2: Michael-Lactolization – Nitro lactol

To Compound 17 in 2 volumes of THF (258 mL) from Step 1 under 2 and cooling at 0 °C, 1 equivalent of Hunig’s base was added. 1.15 equivalents of acrolein was added over 1 h via syringe pump at 0-5 °C. The reaction was stirred at -10-0 °C overnight. The resulting mixture was used directly in the next step.

Alternatively, the mixture was concentrated at 0-5 °C to remove excess acrolein, then the residue was flushed with acetonitrile until Hunig’s base and water are mostly removed. The residue was taken up in 8 volumes of acetonitrile and used directly in the next step.

Alternatively, at the end of the reaction the mixture was worked up by diluting with MTBE and washing with aqueous citric acid solution, and aqueous NaHCC solution, and the solvent was switched to acetonitrile. Alternatively, the end reaction mixture was taken forward directly to the next step.

Step 3: Dehydration – Nitro dihydropyrans

1.1 Equivalents of TEA was added to the acetonitrile solution of lactol 18 from Step 2 followed by 1.2 equivalents of mesyl chloride and 1.2 equivalents of S-collidine under < +10 °C . The reaction was aged at 10°C for 0.5-1 h. Alternatively, the end of the reaction mixture from Step 2 was cooled to between -20 °C to 0 °C. Two equivalents of S-collidine and 1.4 equivalents of mesyl chloride were then added. The mixture was heated to 36 °C and aged overnight. The mixture was cooled to room temperature. 15 volumes of MTBE was added and the solution was

washed with 3 volumes 10 wt% citric acid and 6 volumes water, 10 volumes water, then 3 volumes of 5% aHC03 solution and 6 volumes water. The organic was concentrated with 20 volumes of MTBE using 10 volumes MTBE. The organic solution was stirred with 20-30 wt% AQUAGUARD for 2 hours at room temperature. The mixture was filtered and washed with 2 volumes of MTBE.

Step 4: Dynamic Kinetic Resolution (DKR) crystallization – rraws-nitro-dihydropyran (19t)

The organic MTBE solution of Step 3 was solvent switched to 2 volumes of IPA and the final volume was -300 mL. 10 Mol% of TEA (or DAB CO or morpholine or DMAP) was added. Then water (1 15 mL) was slowly added over 3 hours. The slurry was filtered, washed with 80/20 IP A/water (2×100 mL) and vacuum dried under N₂.

Step 5: Hydroboration/oxidation – Trans-nitro-pyranol

To a vessel charged with /raws-nitro-dihydropyran (10 g), MTBE (100 mL) was added under nitrogen. The mixture was stirred at room temperature to give a clear orange solution. The solution was cooled to +2 °C and borane dimethyl sulfide complex (9.55 ml) was added. The clear solution was aged for 2-5h until >99% conversion by HPLC analysis. The reaction was slowly quenched with water (7.25 ml) keeping at < +9 °C. After the solution was aged at 5°C for 5 min, water (78 mL) was added at < +13 °C. Solid sodium percarbonate (13.26 g, 84 mmol) was added. The suspension was stirred at 5 °C for 15h. The mixture was transferred to a separatory funnel with the aid of 60 mL MTBE and 20 mL water. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature. The aqueous phase was back-extracted with 40 mL MTBE. The combined organic phase was washed once with 30 mL half saturated sodium chloride solution, once with 15 mL brine and 15 mL 0.2N HC1, and once with 30 mL half-saturated sodium chloride solution. The organic layer was dried over a2S04. The organic was filtered, washed with 10 mL MTBE and concentrated to an oil. The oil was diluted to 200 mL for a 0.191M solution.

Step 6: Nitro Reduction/Boc protection – Pyranol

A 3 -neck jacketed round bottom flask equipped with overhead stirrier was charged with 0.191M (5R,6S)-5-nitro-pyran-3-ol (119 ml) (Compound 20) in ethanol and ethanol (32 ml). The solution was cooled to 1 1-12 °C. Cold 6N HC1 (19.55 ml, 1 17 mmol) was added at <

+17°C. Zinc dust (12.93 g) was added in five portions (5×2.59g) at < +26 °C. The mixture was stirred at 12 °C for 22 h. 1M K₂C0₃ (76 mL) was added in one portion. MTBE (59 mL) was added then EDTA 2K 2H₂0 (22.55 g) was added over 10 min at < +14 °C. To the solution 45 wt% KOH (4.86 mL) solution was added. The solution was cooled to 5 °C, and 1.1 equivalents of B0C2O (5.46 g) was added. The solution was rinsed with MTBE (10 mL) and stirred at 5 °C for 2h, then at 12 °C for 16h, and then at 24 °C for lOh until >99.5% conversion. The solution was transferred to a separatory funnel with the aid of MTBE (30 mL) and water (5 mL). The organic layer was filtered and washed with MTBE (20 mL). The organic filtrate was concentrated. MTBE (60 mL), water (30 mL) and saturated sodium chloride solution (15 mL) were added. The mixture was warmed in a 30 °C bath to dissolve solid, and then concentrated. The concentrate was flushed with toluene in a 60 °C bath, then concentrated. Toluene (8.4 mL) was added and the mixture was heated to 80 °C. Heptane (70.8 mL) was added over lh at 80 °C, then cooled slowly to room temperature. The mixture was filtered and washed with 1 :2 toluene/heptane (23.55 mL), filterated and vacuum dried under nitrogen until a constant weight.

The purity could be further upgraded by the following procedure: a round bottom flask was charged with the product of Step 6 (7.069 g) from above. EtOH (21 mL) was added and the mixture was heated to 45 °C. Water (31.5 mL) was slowly added over 1 h at 45 °C. The mixture was aged for lh. Water (31.5 mL) was added in one portion, then cooled slowly to room temperature and aged overnight. The slurry was filtered and washed with 1 :3.5 EtOH/water (23.56 mL). Crystals were vacuum dried under nitrogen until a constant weight.

Alternatively, Compound 20 was reduced with 100 psi hydrogen in 20 volume wet THF in the presence of 10-30 wt% Raney nickel at 50 °C. Then the reaction mixture was basified with 2 equivalent of K2CO₃ and a slight execess B0C2O to afford crude Compound 21 after aqueous work up.

Compound 7 was obtained from 21via oxidation as described in WO2013/003250.

Boc-mesyl-pyrazole solid 1 was added to 2.5 volumes of TFA at 0-2 °C, over 2-3 minutes under nitrogen, followed by 0.5 volume of TFA rinse. Conversion to TFA salt was complete within 0.5-lh at 1-2 °C. DMAc (14 vol) followed by triethylamine (5 equivalents or 2.3 volumes) were slowly added to the TFA reaction mixture at 0 °C maintaining < +20 °C. Boc-ketone 7 (0.89 equivalent) was then added at -15 °C followed by solid NaBH(OAc)₃ (1.4 equivalents) which was added in three portions over lh. The reaction solution was aged at -15 °C overnight. The solution was then warmed to 22 °C, and after aging for 2-5 h. Diastereomeric ratio was > 96.5:3.5.

The solution was seeded with Boc amine 1 wt% at 22 °C and stirred at 22-40 °C for 2-4 h. 0.36 volume 28% ammonium hydroxide was added over 2-4 h, then, 3.64 volumes 28% ammonium hydroxide was added over 4-10h at 22-60 °C. After cooling to 22 °C, the batch was filtered, washed with 5: 1 DMAc/water, then water. The wet cake was vacuum dried under nitrogen at ambient affording the product. Diastereoselectivity was > 30: 1.

Boc Deprotection of Formula la

A reactor was charged with 2.5 X (by volume) of trifluoroacetic acid. The batch was cooled to 5-10 °C. The reactor was then charged with 0.4 X (by volume) water. The batch was cooled to 0-5 °C. The reactor was then charged with 1 equivalent (1 kg) of the compound of Formula la over 0.5-lh while maintaining the temperature between 0 -5°C. The reactor was then charged with 0.5 X (by volume) trifluoroacetic acid to reactor while maintaining the temperature between 0-5°C. The batch was then heated between 15-20°C and aged for 2-2.5 h. The batch was then cooled to between 5-10°C. A crystallizer was charged with water 5.0 X (by volume) and 0.1 X (by volume) of ammonia water and adjusted to between 3-13°C. To generate a seed bed, Compound I seed (lwt% vs la) was added and the temperature as adjusted to between 3-13°C. A solution of ammonia water 3.8 X (by volume) and of the compound of Formula la was added simultaneously to the seed bed over 2.5 – 3.5 hours while maintaining temperature at 3-13°C and pH -9-10. The batch was aged for at least 30 minutes and then filtered. The resulting crystals were washed with 3. OX (by volume) water at 3 – 13°C twice and vacuum dried at < 50°C to afford the compound of formula I.

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New TRPV1 Antagonist From Neurogen Corporation

February 1, 2016 3:50 am / Leave a comment

MK ? NGD?

MK 2295; NGD 8243 may be???????

CAS 878811-00-8 FREE FORM

Molecular Formula:	C₂₇H₃₁FN₆O₂
Molecular Weight:	490.572443 g/mol

6-[(3R)-4-[6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-[(2R)-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl]pyrimidin-4-yl]-3-methylpiperazin-1-yl]-5-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid

6-{4-[6-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-3-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl}-5-methyl-nicotinic acid

3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-[(3R)-4-[6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-[(2R)-2-methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl]-4-pyrimidinyl]-3-methyl-1-piperazinyl]-5-methyl-

Neurogen Corp INNOVATOR

MESYLATE

CAS 1855897-95-8

6-((R)-4-(6-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-((R)-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl)-3-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-5-methylnicotinic acid methanesulfonic acid salt

white solid. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 400 MHz) δ 1.37 (d, 3H, J= 6.4 Hz), 1.48 (d, 3H, J = 6.7 Hz), 1.84 (m, 1H), 2.09 (m, 1H), 2.17–2.25 (m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 3.10 (dt, 1H, J = 12.3 and 3.3 Hz), 3.28 (dd, 1H, J = 13.1 and 3.7 Hz), 3.65–3.72 (m, 3H), 3.78 (m, 1H), 3.87 (m, 1H), 4.49 (m, 1H), 4.63 (m, 3H), 4.96 (br m, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 7.32 (m, 2H), 7.82 (m, 2H), 8.05 (m, 1H), 8.69 (d, 1H, J = 1.9 Hz);

¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) δ 19.4, 24.5, 33.5, 39.6, 41.5, 48.6, 50.0, 50.9, 54.1, 56.9, 94.8, 117.3 (d, J = 22.5 Hz), 122.1, 125.0, 130.1 (d, J = 3.3 Hz), 131.8 (d, J = 8.9 Hz), 142.1, 148.7, 153.1, 153.3, 162.4, 165.4, 166.4, (d, J = 251.3 Hz), 168.8;

¹⁹F NMR (CD₃OD, 470 MHz) δ −108.6.

Anal. Calcd For C₂₈H₃₅FN₆O₅S: C, 57.32; H, 6.01; N, 14.32. Found: C, 57.34; H, 6.13; N, 14.29.

Activated by a wide range of stimuli such as capsaicin, acid, or heat, the transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1) has been identified as a potential treatment for chronic pain.TRPV1 is a highly characterized member of the TRP cation channel family believed to be involved in a number of important biological roles and plays a role in the transmission of pain.TRPV1 activation inhibits the transition of pain signals from the periphery to the central nervous system (CNS), leading to the possible development of analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. TRPV1 antagonists have also been evaluated in multiple clinical trials where hyperthermic effects seen preclinically are also observed in humans

PATENT

http://www.google.com.na/patents/US20110003813

6-{4-[6-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-3-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl}-5-methyl-nicotinic acid 1. 1-(5-Bromo-3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-3-(R)-methyl-piperazine

Heat a solution of 2,5-dibromo-3-methyl-pyridine (Chontech Inc., Waterford, Conn.) (2.0 g, 7.97 mmol), (R)-2-methyl-piperazine (ChemPacific Corp., Baltimore, Md.; 3.2 g, 31.9 mmol) in DMA at 130° C. for 16 h. Partition the reaction mixture between water and EtOAc. Wash the EtOAc layer with water (1×) and brine (1×), dry (Na₂SO₄) and concentrate under reduced pressure to give 1-(5-bromo-3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-3-(R)-methyl-piperazine as a solid.

2. 2,4-dichloro-6-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrimidine

Dissolve 4-fluorobromobenzene (8.75 g, 0.05 moles) in anhydrous ether (80 mL) under nitrogen atmosphere and cool to −78° C. Add dropwise 1.6 M n-BuLi (34 mL, 0.055 moles) and stir at −78° C. for 45 min. Dissolve 2,4-dichloropyrimidine (7.45 g, 0.05 moles) in Et₂O (100 mL) and add dropwise to the reaction mixture. Warm the reaction mixture to −30° C. and stir at this temperature for 30 min followed by 0° C. for 30 min. Quench the reaction mixture with AcOH (3.15 mL, 0.055 moles) and water (0.5 mL, 0.027 moles) dissolved in THF (5.0 mL). Add dropwise a THF (40 mL) solution of DDQ (11.9 g, 0.053 moles) to the reaction mixture. Bring the reaction mixture to room temperature and stir at room temperature for 30 min. Cool the reaction mixture to 0° C., add 3.0 N aq. NaOH (35 mL) and stir for 30 min. Decant the organic layer from the reaction mixture and wash the brown solid with Et₂O (3×100 mL). Combine the organic layers, wash several times with saturated NaCl solution and dry with MgSO₄. Filter and evaporate under vacuum to afford a brown colored solid. Purify by flash column chromatography using 5% EtOAc/hexane to afford the title product as a white solid.

3. 4-[4-(5-Bromo-3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-2-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl]-2-chloro-6-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-pyrimidine

Heat a mixture of 2,4-dichloro-6-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-pyrimidine (6.0 g, 24.7 mmol), 1-(5-bromo-3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-3-(R)-methyl-piperazine (7.0 g, 25.9 mmol) and K₂CO₃(6.8 g, 49.4 mmol) in DMA at 60° C. for 16 h. Partition the mixture between EtOAc and water, dry (Na₂SO₄) the organic layer and concentrate under reduced pressure. Purify with flash silica gel column eluting with 15% EtOAc/hexanes. Concentrate under reduced pressure to give the title compound.

4. 4-[4-(5-Bromo-3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-2-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl]-6-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2-(R)-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrimidine

Heat a mixture of 4-[4-(5-bromo-3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-2-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl]-2-chloro-6-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-pyrimidine (7.7 g, 16.2 mmol), (R)-2-methylpyrrolidine hydrobromide [prepared essentially as described by Nijhuis et. al. (1989) J. Org. Chem. 54(1):209] (3.5 g, 21.1 mmol) and K₂CO₃(5.1 g, 37.3 mmol) in DMA at 110° C. for 16 h. Partition the mixture between EtOAc and water, dry (Na₂SO₄) the organic layer and concentrate under reduced pressure. Purify with flash silica gel column eluting with 10% EtOAc/hexanes. Concentrate under reduced pressure to give the title compound.
5. 6-{4-[6-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-3-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl}-5-methyl-nicotinonitrile
To a mixture of 4-[4-(5-bromo-3-methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-2-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl]-6-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrimidine (700 mg, 1.33 mmol) and Zn(CN)₂(94 mg, 0.799 mmol) in DMF, add Pd(PPh₃)₄(77 mg, 0.067 mmol). Purge the reaction mixture for 10 min with dry N₂. Heat the stirring reaction mixture overnight at 80° C., cool to room temperature and partition between water and EtOAc. Dry the solution (Na₂SO₄), concentrate under reduced pressure. Purify the residue by flash column eluting with EtOAc-Hexanes (1:1) to afford the title compound as a white solid.
6. 6-{4-[6-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-3-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl}-5-methyl-nicotinic acid
Heat a solution of 6-{4-[6-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-3-(R)-methyl-piperazin-1-yl}-5-methyl-nicotinonitrile (100 mg, 0.212 mmol) in 12 M HCl for 3 hours at 90° C. Concentrate the mixture under reduced pressure. Add a small amount of water, adjust the pH to 6-7, and collect the resulting white precipitate to afford the title compound as a off-white solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.24 (m, 6H, 2×CH₃))_;1.61 (m, 1H,); 1.84 (m, 1H); 1.98 (m, 2H); 2.34 (s, 3H, Ar—CH₃); 2.91 (m, 1H); 3.08 (m, 1H); 3.26 (m, 2H); 3.56 (m, 2H); 3.74 (m, 1H); 4.21 (m, 1H); 4.35 (m, 1H); 4.74 (m, 1H); 6.57 (s, 1H); 7.26 (m, 2H); 7.91 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz); 8.15 (m, 2H); 8.60 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz).

END…………………

MESYLATE NMR

¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 400 MHz) δ 1.37 (d, 3H, J= 6.4 Hz), 1.48 (d, 3H, J = 6.7 Hz), 1.84 (m, 1H), 2.09 (m, 1H), 2.17–2.25 (m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 3.10 (dt, 1H, J = 12.3 and 3.3 Hz), 3.28 (dd, 1H, J = 13.1 and 3.7 Hz), 3.65–3.72 (m, 3H), 3.78 (m, 1H), 3.87 (m, 1H), 4.49 (m, 1H), 4.63 (m, 3H), 4.96 (br m, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 7.32 (m, 2H), 7.82 (m, 2H), 8.05 (m, 1H), 8.69 (d, 1H, J = 1.9 Hz);

¹⁹F NMR (CD₃OD, 470 MHz) δ −108.6.

PATENT

http://www.google.ga/patents/WO2006026135

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6-{4-[6~(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2~methyl-pyrrolidin-l-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-3-(R)-met}τyl- piperazin-l-yl}-5-methyl-nicotinic acid

Heat a solution of 6-{4-[6-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-2-(2-methyl-pyrrolidin-l-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]- 3-(R)-methyl-piperazin-l-yl}-5-methyl-nicotinonitrile (100 mg, 0.212 mmol) in 12 M HCl for 3 hours at 9O⁰C. Concentrate the mixture under reduced pressure. Add a small amount of water, adjust the pH to 6-7, and collect the resulting white precipitate to afford the title compound as a off-white solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.24 (m, 6H, 2xCH₃)); 1.61 (m, 1Η,); 1.84 (m, 1Η); 1.98 (m, 2Η); 2.34 (s, 3H, Ar-CH₃); 2.91 (m, 1Η); 3.08 (m, 1Η); 3.26 (m, 2Η); 3.56 (m, 2H); 3.74 (m, IH); 4.21 (m, IH); 4.35 (m, IH); 4.74 (m, IH); 6.57 (s, IH); 7.26 (m, 2H); 7.91 (d, IH, J = 3Hz); 8.15 (m, 2H); 8.60 (d, IH, J = 3Hz).

PAPER

Development of a Multikilogram Scale Synthesis of a TRPV1 Antagonist

Jeffrey T. Kuethe^*, Michel Journet, Zhihui Peng, Dalian Zhao, Arlene McKeown, and Guy R. Humphrey

Department of Process Chemistry, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey 07065, United States

Org. Process Res. Dev., Article ASAP

DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.5b00388

Publication Date (Web): January 13, 2016

*E-mail: Jeffrey_Kuethe@merck.com.

Abstract

A highly efficient, regioselective five-step synthesis of the TRPV1 antagonist 1 is described. The coupling of piperazine 7 with dichloropyrimidine 8 proceeded via a regioselective Pd-mediated amination affording product 11 in excellent yield. Conversion of the penultimate product 14 afforded 1 through formation of a magnesium ate complex and trapping with CO₂.

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.oprd.5b00388

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.oprd.5b00388/suppl_file/op5b00388_si_001.pdf

Patent	Submitted	Granted
Substituted biaryl piperazinyl-pyridine analogues [US7662830]	2006-06-08	2010-02-16
SUBSTITUTED BIARYL PIPERAZINYL-PYRIDINE ANALOGUES [US2011003813]	2011-01-06

Blum, C. A.; Brielmann, H.; Chenard, B. L.; Zheng, X. Preparation of substituted biaryl piperazinyl-pyridine analogues as capsaicin modulators. PCT Int. Appl. WO 2006026135 A2 20060309, 2006.

Neurogen Corporation, a Subsidiary of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc., 11119 North Torrey Pines Road, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037, U.S.A.

Neurogen and Merck Agreement for Next-Generation Pain Drugs Consummated

Source	Press Release
Company	Neurogen, Merck & Co
Tags	Central Nervous System, Research Collaboration
Date	January 16, 2004

Branford, CT — January 16, 2004 — Neurogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NRGN) today announced that it has consummated its previously announced alliance with Merck & Co ., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) to discover and develop next-generation drugs for the treatment of pain. The deal received clearance from the Federal Trade Commission under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and the companies have now commenced the collaboration. The alliance, announced December 1, 2003, enables Merck , through a subsidiary, and Neurogen to pool drug candidates targeting the vanilloid receptor (VR1 ), a key integrator of pain signals in the nervous system, and combine their ongoing VR1 programs to form a global research and development collaboration.

With consummation of the deal, Neurogen has received $30 million from Merck , including a $15 million up-front license fee payment and a $15 million equity investment in Neurogen common stock. Under the agreement, Merck has purchased 1,783,252 shares of newly issued Neurogen common stock at $8.41 per share, the average market price per share for the 25 trading days preceding regulatory clearance. Merck ‘s new shareholder position represents approximately 9% of Neurogen ‘s 19,873,464 total shares outstanding.

About Neurogen

Neurogen Corporation targets new small molecule drugs to improve the lives of patients suffering from disorders with significant unmet medical need. Neurogen has generated a portfolio of compelling new drug candidates through its Accelerated Intelligent Drug Discovery (AIDD(TM)) system, its expertise in cellular functional assays, and its depth in medicinal chemistry. Neurogen conducts its research and development independently and, when advantageous, collaborates with world-class pharmaceutical companies to obtain additional resources and to access complementary expertise.

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5-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile

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Fresolimumab

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Fresolimumab
GC 1008, GC1008
UNII-375142VBIA

cas 948564-73-6

Structure

immunoglobulin G4, anti-(human transforming growth factors beta-1, beta-2 (G-TSF or cetermin) and beta-3), human monoclonal GC-1008 γ4 heavy chain (134-215′)-disulfide with human monoclonal GC-1008 κ light chain, dimer (226-226”:229-229”)-bisdisulfide
immunoglobulin G4, anti-(transforming growth factor β) (human monoclonal GC-1008 heavy chain), disulfide with human monoclonal GC-1008 light chain, dimer

For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis,and Cancer

An anti-TGF-beta antibody in phase I clinical trials (2011) for treatment-resistant primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

A pan-specific, recombinant, fully human monoclonal antibody directed against human transforming growth factor (TGF) -beta 1, 2 and 3 with potential antineoplastic activity. Fresolimumab binds to and inhibits the activity of all isoforms of TGF-beta, which may result in the inhibition of tumor cell growth, angiogenesis, and migration. TGF-beta, a cytokine often over-expressed in various malignancies, may play an important role in promoting the growth, progression, and migration of tumor cells.

Fresolimumab (GC1008) is a human monoclonal antibody^[1] and an immunomodulator. It is intended for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and cancer^[2]^[3] (kidney cancer and melanoma).

It binds to and inhibits all isoforms of the protein transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β).^[2]

History

Fresolimumab was discovered by Cambridge Antibody Technology (CAT) scientists^[4] and was one of a pair of candidate drugs that were identified for the treatment of the fatal condition scleroderma. CAT chose to co-develop the two drugs metelimumab (CAT-192) and fresolimumab with Genzyme. During early development, around 2004, CAT decided to drop development of metelimumab in favour of fresolimumab.^[5]

In February 2011 Sanofi-Aventis agreed to buy Genzyme for US$ 20.1 billion.^[6]

As of June 2011 the drug was being tested in humans (clinical trials) against IPF, renal disease, and cancer.^[7]^[8] On 13 August 2012, Genzyme applied to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial in primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis^[9] comparing fresolimumab versus placebo.

As of July 2014, Sanofi-Aventis continue to list fresolimumab in their research and development portfolio under Phase II development.^[10]

References

1 WHO Drug Information

2 National Cancer Institute: Fresolimumab

3 Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council – Fresolimumab
4 Grütter, Christian; Wilkinson, Trevor; Turner, Richard; Podichetty, Sadhana; Finch, Donna; McCourt, Matthew; Loning, Scott; Jermutus, Lutz; Grütter, Markus G. (2008-12-23). “A cytokine-neutralizing antibody as a structural mimetic of 2 receptor interactions”. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 105 (51): 20251–20256. doi:10.1073/pnas.0807200106. ISSN 0027-8424. PMC 2600578. PMID 19073914.
5 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/cat-may-abandon-skin-drug-after-trial-results-disappoint-569445.html
6 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12477750
7 http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/scientists-trigger-white-fat-to-become-brown-fat-like-to-treat-obesty-and-type-2-diabetes/81245389/
8 Clinicaltrials.gov for Fresolimumab
9 http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01665391
10 http://en.sanofi.com/rd/rd_portfolio/rd_portfolio.aspx

Fresolimumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type	Whole antibody
Source	Human
Target	TGF beta 1, 2 and 3
Clinical data
Legal status	Investigational
Identifiers
CAS Number	948564-73-6
ATC code	None
ChemSpider	none
KEGG	D09620
Chemical data
Formula	C₆₃₉₂H₉₉₂₆N₁₆₉₈O₂₀₂₆S₄₄
Molar mass	144.4 kDa

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Monoclonal antibodies for the immune system

Immune system (“-l(i[m])-“)

Human (“-limu-“)	immunosuppression: Abrilumab Adalimumab Anifrolumab Atorolimumab Belimumab Brodalumab Carlumab Dupilumab Durvalumab Eldelumab Fresolimumab Golimumab Lerdelimumab Lirilumab Mavrilimumab Metelimumab Morolimumab Namilumab Oxelumab§ Placulumab Sarilumab Sifalimumab Tabalumab Ulocuplumab Varlilumab immune activation: Ipilimumab Nivolumab Pembrolizumab Tremelimumab Urelumab other: Bertilimumab Zanolimumab

Mouse (“-limo-“)	Afelimomab Elsilimomab Faralimomab Gavilimomab Inolimomab Maslimomab Nerelimomab Odulimomab Telimomab aritox Vepalimomab Zolimomab aritox

Chimeric (“-lixi-“)	Basiliximab Clenoliximab Galiximab Gomiliximab Infliximab Keliximab Lumiliximab Priliximab Teneliximab Vapaliximab

Humanized (“-lizu-“)	immunosuppressive: Aselizumab Apolizumab Benralizumab^† Cedelizumab Certolizumab pegol Daclizumab Eculizumab Efalizumab Epratuzumab Erlizumab Etrolizumab Fontolizumab Itolizumab Lampalizumab Ligelizumab Lulizumab pegol Mepolizumab Mogamulizumab Natalizumab Ocrelizumab Omalizumab Ozoralizumab Pascolizumab Pateclizumab Pembrolizumab Pexelizumab Pidilizumab PRO 140^† Reslizumab Rontalizumab Rovelizumab Ruplizumab Quilizumab Samalizumab Siplizumab Talizumab Teplizumab Tocilizumab Toralizumab Tregalizumab Vatelizumab Vedolizumab Visilizumab TGN1412^§ non-immunosuppressive: Ibalizumab^†

Chimeric + humanized (“-lixizu-“)	Otelixizumab

Interleukin (“-k(i[n])-“)

Human (“-kinu-“)	Briakinumab Canakinumab Fezakinumab Fletikumab Guselkumab Secukinumab Sirukumab Tralokinumab Ustekinumab

Humanized (“-kizu-“, “-kinzu-“)	Anrukinzumab Clazakizumab Enokizumab Gevokizumab Ixekizumab Lebrikizumab Olokizumab Perakizumab Tildrakizumab

Inflammatory lesions (“-les-“)

Mouse (“-leso-“)	Besilesomab Fanolesomab^‡ Lemalesomab Sulesomab

^#WHO-EM
^‡Withdrawn from market
Clinical trials:
- ^†Phase III
- ^§Never to phase III

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