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Lesogaberan (AZD-3355) was[1] an experimental drug candidate developed by AstraZeneca for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).[2] As a GABAB receptor agonist,[3] it has the same mechanism of action as baclofen, but is anticipated to have fewer of the central nervous system side effects that limit the clinical use of baclofen for the treatment of GERD.[4]
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jm701425k
We have previously demonstrated that the prototypical GABAB receptor agonist baclofen inhibits transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs), the most important mechanism for gastroesophageal reflux. Thus, GABAB agonists could be exploited for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, baclofen, which is used as an antispastic agent, and other previously known GABAB agonists can produce CNS side effects such as sedation, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting at higher doses. We now report the discovery of atypical GABAB agonists devoid of classical GABAB agonist related CNS side effects at therapeutic doses and the optimization of this type of compound for inhibition of TLESRs, which has resulted in a candidate drug (R)-7 (AZD3355) that is presently being evaluated in man.
(2R)-(3-Amino-2-fluoropropyl)phosphinic Acid ((R)-7)
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| CAS number | 344413-67-8  = |
| PubChem | 9833984 |
| ChemSpider | 23254384  |
| UNII | 4D6Q6HGC7Z |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL448343 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Molecular formula | C3H9FNO2P |
| Molar mass | 141.08 g mol−1 |
Zibotentan (INN) (earlier code name ZD4054) is an anti-cancer candidate.[1] It is an endothelin receptor antagonist.[2]
It failed a phase III clinical trial for prostate cancer[3] but other trials are planned.[4] Tolerability of zibotentan plus docetaxel has been evaluated.[5]
SYN
https://www.google.com/patents/WO1996040681A1?cl=en
Bromination of 2-amino-5-methylpyrazine (I) with Br2 in CHCl3 affords the bromopyrazine (II). Subsequent bromide displacement in (II) by means of sodium methoxide gives rise to the methoxypyrazine (III). The amino group of (III) is then protected by acylation with isobutyl chloroformate, to produce carbamate (IV). Diazotization of 3-amino-2-chloropyridine (V), followed by treatment with sulfur dioxide in the presence of CuCl furnishes sulfonyl chloride (VI). Carbamate (IV) is then acylated by means of NaH and sulfonyl chloride (VI) in DMF to furnish the N-sulfonyl carbamate (VII). Esterification of 4-carboxyphenylboronic acid (VIII) with H2SO4 in MeOH gives 4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenylboronic acid (IX). Mitsunobu coupling between boronic acid (IX) and chloropyridine (VII) furnishes adduct (X). Methyl ester (X) is converted into hydrazide (XI) by treatment with hydrazine hydrate in refluxing methanol. Then, cyclization of the acyl hydrazide (XI) with boiling triethyl orthoformate gives rise to the target oxadiazole derivative.
https://www.google.com/patents/WO1996040681A1?cl=en
Example 36
Hydrazine hydrate (1.2 ml) was added to a solution of N-(isobutoxycarbonyl)-2- (4-memoxycarbonylphenyl)-N-(3-metJ oxy-5-methylpyrazin-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulphonamide (1.54 g) in methanol (15 ml) and the mixture was heated and stiπed under reflux for 24 hours then cooled. The solid was collected and dried under reduced pressure to give the free sulphonamido-acylhydrazide (0.857 g); 1H NMR (cVDMSO): 2.2 (s, 3H), 3.7 (s, 3H), 6.7 (br s, 2H), 7.3 (s, IH), 7.5 (m, 3H), 7.8 (d, 2H), 8.4 (d, IH), 8.75 (dd, IH), 9.8 (br s, IH). A solution of this acylhydrazide (207 mg) in triethylorthoformate (5 ml) was heated under reflux for 17 hours then cooled. The resultant solid was collected and purified by chromatography on a silica gel Mega Bond Elut column, eluting with 0-10% methanol/dichloromethane to give N-(3-methoxy-5-mef ylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-(4-[l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl)pyridine-3- sulphonamide (39 mg) as a solid; 1H NMR (DMSO-do): 2.2 (br s, 3H), 3.8 (s, 3H), 7.4 (br s, IH), 7.6-7.8 (m, 3H), 8.0 (m, 2H), 8.5 (dd, IH), 8.9 (dd, IH), 9.4 (s, IH); mass spectrum (+ve ESP): 425 (M+H)+.
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http://www.google.im/patents/EP1904490A1?cl=en
N-(3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazin-2-yl)-2- (4-[l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl)pyridine-3-sulphonamide (hereafter “Compound (I)). More specifically the invention relates to the ethanolamine salt of Compound (I) (hereafter “Compound (I) ethanolamine salt), and to pharmaceutical compositions containing it. The invention further relates to the use of Compound (I) ethanolamine salt in the manufacture of medicament for use in treating cancer and to methods of treating cancer in a warm blooded animal such as man using this salt. The invention further relates to the use of Compound (I) ethanolamine salt in producing Compound (I) during manufacture.
Compound (I) is an endothelin antagonist. The endothelins are a family of endogenous 21 amino acid peptides comprising three isoforms, endothelin-1 (ET-I), endothelin-2 and endothelin-3. The endothelins are formed by cleavage of the Trp2I-Val22 bond of their corresponding proendothelins by an endothelin converting enzyme. The endothelins are among the most potent vasoconstrictors known and have a characteristic long duration of action. They exhibit a wide range of other activities including cell proliferation and mitogenesis, extravasation and chemotaxis, and also interact with a number of other vasoactive agents.
The endothelins are released from a range of tissue and cell sources including vascular endothelium, vascular smooth muscle, kidney, liver, uterus, airways, intestine and leukocytes. Release can be stimulated by hypoxia, shear stress, physical injury and a wide range of hormones and cytokines. Elevated endothelin levels have been found in a number of disease states in man including cancers.
Recently, endothelin A receptor antagonists have been identified as potentially of value in the treatment of cancer (Cancer Research, 56, 663-668, February 15th, 1996 and Nature Medicine, Volume 1, Number 9, September 1999, 944-949).
Cancer affects an estimated 10 million people worldwide. This figure includes incidence, prevalence and mortality. More than 4.4 million cancer cases are reported from Asia, including 2.5 million cases from Eastern Asia, which has the highest rate of incidence in the world. By comparison, Europe has 2.8 million cases, North America 1.4 million cases, and Africa 627,000 cases. In the UK and US, for example, more than one in three people will develop cancer at some point in their life, Cancer mortality in the U.S. is estimated to account for about 600,000 a year, about one in every four deaths, second only to heart disease in percent of all deaths, and second to accidents as a cause of death of children 1-14 years of age. The estimated cancer incidence in the U.S. is now about 1,380,000 new cases annually, exclusive of about 900,000 cases of non-melanotic (basal and squamous cell) skin cancer.
Cancer is also a major cause of morbidity in the UK with nearly 260,000 new cases (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) registered in 1997. Cancer is a disease that affects mainly older people, with 65% of cases occurring in those over 65. Since the average life expectancy in the UK has almost doubled since the mid nineteenth century, the population at risk of cancer has grown. Death rates from other causes of death, such as heart disease, have fallen in recent years while deaths from cancer have remained relatively stable. The result is that 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 4 people will die from cancer. In people under the age of 75, deaths from cancer outnumber deaths from diseases of the circulatory system, including ischaemic heart disease and stroke. In 2000, there were 151,200 deaths from cancer. Over one fifth (22 per cent) of these were from lung cancer, and a quarter (26 per cent) from cancers of the large bowel, breast and prostate.
Worldwide, the incidence and mortality rates of certain types of cancer (of stomach, breast, prostate, skin, and so on) have wide geographical differences which are attributed to racial, cultural, and especially environmental influences. There are over 200 different types of cancer but the four major types, lung, breast, prostate and colorectal, account for over half of all cases diagnosed in the UK and US. Prostate cancer is the fourth most common malignancy among men worldwide, with an estimated 400,000 new cases diagnosed annually, accounting for 3.9 percent of all new cancer cases. Current options for treating cancers include surgical resection, external beam radiation therapy and / or systemic chemotherapy. These are partially successful in some forms of cancer, but are not successful in others. There is a clear need for new therapeutic treatments. Compound (I) is exemplified and described in WO96/40681 as Example 36. WO96/40681 claims the endothelin receptors described therein for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The use of Compound (I) in the treatment of cancers and pain is described in WO04/018044. Compound (I) has the following structure:
Compound (I)
In WO04/018044 an endothelin human receptor binding assay is described. The pICjo (negative log of the concentration of compound required to displace 50% of the ligand) for Compound (I) at the ETA receptor was 8.27 [8.23 – 8.32] (n=4). Compound (I) is thus an excellent endothelin antagonist.
WO96/40681 and WO04/018044 disclose, in general terms, certain pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds disclosed therein. Specifically it is stated that suitable pharmaceutically-acceptable salts include, for example, salts with alkali metal (such as sodium, potassium or lithium), alkaline earth metals (such as calcium or magnesium), ammonium salts, and salts with organic bases affording physiologically acceptable cations, such as salts with methylamine, dimethylamine, trimethylamine, piperidine and morpholine. In addition, it was stated that suitable pharmaceutically-acceptable salts include, pharmaceutically-acceptable acid- addition salts with hydrogen halides, sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and with organic acids such as citric acid, maleic acid, methanesulphonic acid and p-toluenesulphonic acid.
Example 2 Formation of Compound (I) using ethanolamine
The above organic layer from Example 1 was adjusted to 42°C and isopropyl alcohol (114 ml), water (170ml) and ethanolamine (28.2 ml) were added and stirred at 42°C for 90 mins. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to 2O0C and the lower aqueous phase separated and filtered through a 1 μm filter. The aqueous phase was then charged over 40min to a stirred solution of acetic acid (141 g) and water (33.5 g) at 500C and then cooled to 2O0C over 60 mins. The product was isolated by filtration and washed with a mixture of isopropyl alcohol (48.5 ml) and water (48.5 ml) and then isopropyl alcohol (48.5 ml). The product was dried overnight in a vacuum oven at 55°C. Weight 43.08g, Strength = 100%, 86.7%yield. 1H NMR (400 MHz5 DMSOd6) 9.87 (IH, s), 9.14 (IH, s), 8.81 (lH,d), 8.52 (IH, d), 7.98 (2H, d), 7.65 (2H, d), 7.62 (IH, dd), 7.41 (IH, bs), 3.80 (3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s). Mass Spectra MH+ 425.1036 (Ci9Hi7N6O4S calculated 425.1032).
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| Substituted pyrazin-2-yl-sulphonamide-(3-pyridyl) compounds and uses thereof [US6060475] | 2000-05-09 | |
| COMPOSITION 064 [US8168221] | 2009-04-16 | 2012-05-01 |
| THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT-014 [US2009062246] | 2009-03-05 | |
| Ethanolamine Salt of N- (3-Methoxy-5-Methylpyrazin-2Yl) -2- (4-[1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole-2-Yl] Phenyl) Pyridine-3-Sulphonamide [US2008221124] | 2008-09-11 | |
| N-HETEROARYL-PYRIDINESULFONAMIDE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS ENDOTHELIN ANTAGONISTS [WO9640681] | 1996-12-19 |
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| CAS number | 186497-07-4 |
| PubChem | 9910224 |
| ChemSpider | 8085875 |
| UNII | 8054MM4902 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C19H16N6O4S |
| Molar mass | 424.43 g mol−1 |
Stepping outside traditional synthetic labs into specialty applications is not always something we are looking for in the literature, but it is an excellent way to see different techniques which might be utilized in your own labs. Neil Vasdev’s group at the Harvard Medical School specializes in labeling compounds for more advanced analysis – imaging techniques as tracers for the study of advanced disease states. His group has been using flow chemistry and flow hydrogenation for some time so I thought it be interesting for everyone to see the work.
Two recent publications illustrate their research. In the first publication Chem Commun 2013, 49, 8755 the group uses three examples where they incorporate a label for study into an advanced intermediate C11 or F18 through a microfluidic reaction, followed by a strategic deprotection of a benzyl group or CBz under flow hydrogenation. Without going into significant detail, the group absolutely needed an…
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Rupatadine
Platelet activating factor receptor antagonist; Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
Allergic rhinitis; Urticaria
| J. Uriach & Cia. S.A. |
Uriach developed and launched rupatadine for treating of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Family members of the product case EP577957, have SPC protection in the EU until 2016.
As of January 2015, Newport Premium™ reports that Cadila Pharmaceuticals is producing or capable of producing commercial quantities of rupatadine fumarate and holds an active USDMF since September 2012.
Rupatadine is a second generation antihistamine and PAF antagonist used to treat allergies. It was discovered and developed by J. Uriach y Cia, S. A.[1] and is marketed under several trade names such as Rupafin, Alergoliber, Rinialer, Pafinur, Rupax and Ralif.
Rupatadine fumarate has been approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria in adults and children over 12 years. The defined daily dose (DDD) is 10 mg orally.
Rupatadine is available as round, light salmon coloured tablets containing 10 mg of rupatadine (as fumarate) to be administered orally, once a day.
Rupatadine is a non-sedating antihistamine. However, as in other non sedating second-generation antihistamines, the most common side effects in controlled clinical studies were somnolence, headaches and fatigue.
Rupatadine is a second generation, non-sedating, long-acting histamine antagonist with selective peripheral H1 receptor antagonist activity. It further blocks the receptors of the platelet-activating factor (PAF) according to in vitro and in vivo studies.[2]
Rupatadine possesses anti-allergic properties such as the inhibition of the degranulation of mast cells induced by immunological and non-immunological stimuli, and inhibition of the release of cytokines, particularly of the TNF in human mast cells and monocytes.[3]
Rupatadine has several active metabolites such as desloratadine, 3-hydroxydesloratadine, 6-hydroxydesloratadine and 5-hydroxydesloratadine.
Rupatadine discovery, pre-clinical and clinical development was performed by J. Uriach y Cia, S. A., a Spanish pharmaceutical company. It was launched in 2003 in Spain by J. Uriach y Cia, S. A., with the brand name of Rupafin. The registration of the product is approved in 23 countries from the EU, 8 Central American countries, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Turkey and 14 African countries.
The efficacy of rupatadine as treatment for allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) has been investigated in adults and adolescents (aged over 12 years) in several controlled studies, showing a rapid onset of action and a good safety profile even in prolonged treatment periods of a year.[3][4][5]
The reaction of 2-cyano-3-methylpyridine (I) with H2SO4 in t-BuOH gives the N-tert-butylamide (II), which is treated with two equivalents of BuLi and the corresponding dianion alkylated with 3-chlorobenzyl chloride to afford amide (III). The treatment of (III) with POCl3 gives nitrile (IV) which is cyclized to ketone (V) by subsequent treatment with CF3SO3H and aqueous HCl. Reaction of ketone (V) with the Grignard derivative prepared from chloride (VI) affords alcohol (VII) which is finally dehydrated by H2SO4 to give UR-12592 (1), as shown in Scheme 20491401a. The key intermediate (VI) is synthesized through the condensation of 5-methylnicotinic acid (VIII) with 4-hydroxypiperidine by means of DCC in DMF to give amide (IX), followed by reduction with POCl3 and NaBH4 to give the amino alcohol (X) which is treated with SOCl2. Scheme 20491402a. Description White crystals, m.p. 196-8 癈. References 1. Carceller, E., Jim閚ez, P.J., Salas, J. (J. Uriach & Cia SA). Process for the preparation of 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11-[1-[(5-methyl-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-4 -piperidinylidene]-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine. ES 9602107.
8-chloro-11-(1-[(5-methyl-3-pyridyl)methyl]-4-piperidyliden)-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridin
WO2006114676
http://www.google.com/patents/WO2006114676A2?cl=en
Scheme-1
Example 1
Preparation of3-bromomethyl-5-methylpyridine hydrochloride: A mixture of carbon tetrachloride (4000ml), azobisisobutyronitrile (45.96gm, 0.279mol), 3,5-lutidine (150gm, 1.399mol) and N-bromosuccinamide (299.4gm, 1.682mol) is refluxed for 2 hours. The reaction mixture is cooled to room temperature and solid is filtered. HCl gas is passed to the filtrate and solid obtained is separated and filtered. Yield is 196gm Yield is 67.66%. Example 2
Preparation of Rupatadine :
A mixture of desloratadine (5.0gm, 0.016mol), methylene chloride (15ml), tetrabutylammonium bromide (0.575gm, 0.0018mol) and sodium hydroxide solution (2.5gm, 0.064mol in 8ml water) is cooled to 0 to 50C. 3-bromomethyl-5- methylpyridine hydrochloride (7.18gm, 0.032mol) in methylene chloride (35ml) is added to above mixture. The reaction mixture is stirred at 0 to 50C for 1 hour and at room temperature for 12 hours. Layers are separated and organic layer is washed with dilute HCl solution and water. Methylene chloride is distilled. Yield = 9.5g %Yield =
67.66%.
Example 3
Preparation of “Rupatadine fumarate:
A solution of fumaric acid (3.3gm) in methanol (46ml) is added to solution of
Rupatadine (4.5gm) in ethyl acetate (30ml) at room temperature. The reaction mass is cooled to -5 to O0C for 4 hours. Rupatadine fumarate is separated filtered and Washed with ethylacetate. Yield = 5.5 gm.
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NEW PATENT
EP-02824103…An improved process for the preparation of rupatadine fumarate, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Process for the preparing rupatadine intermediate (particularly 5-methylpyridine-3-methanol) comprises reduction of 5-methyl nicotinic acid alkyl ester using alkali metal borohydride is claimed. For a prior filing see WO2006114676, claiming the process for preparation of rupatadine fumarate.
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| 8-chloro-11-[1-[(5-methyl-3-pyridyl)methyl]-4-piperidyliden]-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine [US5407941] | 1995-04-18 | |
| Treatment of PAF and histamine-mediated diseases with 8-chloro-11-[1-[(5-methyl-3-pyridyl)methyl]-4-piperidyliden]-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine [US5476856] | 1995-12-19 | |
| Process for the synthesis of n-(5-methylnicotinoyl)-4 hydroxypiperidine, a key intermediate of rupatadine [US6803468] | 2004-03-04 | 2004-10-12 |
| $g(b)2-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR AGONISTS [EP1003540] | 2000-05-31 | |
| $g(b)2-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR AGONISTS $g(b)2-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR AGONISTS [EP1019360] | 2000-07-19 | |
| 8-Chloro-11-[1-[(5-methyl-3-pyridyl)methyl]-4-piperidyliden]-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine. [EP0577957] | 1994-01-12 | 1995-07-12 |
| NOVEL CRYSTALLINE FORM OF RUPATADINE FREE BASE [US2009197907] | 2009-08-06 | |
| METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING NOVEL MULTIMERIC AGENTS THAT MODULATE RECEPTORS METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING NOVEL MULTIMERIC AGENTS THAT MODULATE RECEPTORS [WO9966944] | 1999-12-29 | |
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| 8-Chloro-6,11-dihydro-11-[1-[(5-methyl-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-4-piperidinylidene]-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine fumarate | |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Rupafin, Alergoliber, Rinialer, Pafinur, Rupax, Ralif |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
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| Routes | Oral |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Protein binding | 98–99% |
| Metabolism | Hepatic, CYP-mediated |
| Half-life | 5.9 hours |
| Excretion | 34.6% urine, 60.9% faeces |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 158876-82-5 (free base) 182349-12-8 (fumarate) |
| ATC code | R06AX28 |
| PubChem | CID 133017 |
| ChemSpider | 117388 |
| UNII | 2AE8M83G3E |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL91397 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C26H26ClN3 |
| Molecular mass | 415.958 g/mol |
N-[(2R)-2-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propyl]acetamide
LY-156735 (TIK-301, PD-6735) is a melatonin MT1 and MT2 agonist which is under development for the treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders.[1]
Beta-methyl-6-chloromelatonin (PD-6735) is a melatonin MT1 and MT2 agonist which had been in phase II trials at Phase 2 Discovery for the treatment of sleep latency in patients with primary insomnia, however, no recent development has been reported.
The melatonin agonist exhibits high selectivity and provides a novel mode of action different from that of benzodiazepine receptor ligands currently on the market.
Furthermore, the drug candidate is believed to be non-addicting, therefore, offering an advantage over marketed sleep medications. Originally discovered by Lilly, PD-6735 was licensed to Phase 2 Discovery in 2002 for further development.
Orphan drug designation has been assigned in the U.S. for the treatment of circadian rhythm sleep disorders in blind people with no light perception and for the treatment of neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia in schizophrenia patients.
In 2007, the product candidate was licensed to Tikvah Therapeutics by Phase 2 Discovery for worldwide development and commercialization for the treatment of sleep disorder, depression and circadian rhythm disorder.
beta -alkylmelatonins as ovulation inhibitors [US4997845]1991-03-05
BETA-ALKYLMELATONINS [EP0281242]1988-09-07 GRANT1992-08-12
The condensation of 6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indole (I) with Meldrum’s acid (II) and acetaldehyde (III) catalyzed by L-proline in acetonitrile gives the adduct (IV), which is treated with Cu and ethanol in refluxing pyridine to yield 3-(6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)butyric acid ethyl ester (V). The reaction of (V) with hydrazine at 140 C affords the hydrazide (VI), which is treated with NaNO2 and Ac-OH to provide the corresponding azide that, without isolation, is thermolyzed and rearranged in toluene at 80?C to give 7-chloro-6-methoxy-4-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-one (VII). The cleavage of the lactam ring of (VII) with KOH in refluxing ethanol/water yields 3-(2-amino-1-methylethyl)-6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (VIII). The decarboxylation of (VIII) by means of refluxing aq. 3M HCl affords 3-(2-amino-1-methylethyl)-6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indole (IX), which is finally acylated with acetic anhydride and pyridine in toluene to provide the target 6-chloromelatonin as a racemic compound.
EP 0281242;……….http://www.google.com/patents/EP0281242B1?cl=en
Example 3
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PATENT
http://www.google.com/patents/EP0281242B1?cl=en
The intermediate diazonium salt (XIII) has been obtained as follows: the hydrogenation of 3-chloro-4-methoxynitrobenzene (XI) with H2 over Pt/Al2O3 in toluene gives the corresponding aniline (XII), which is diazotized with NaNO2/HCl and treated with sodium tetrafluoroborate to yield the target diazonium salt intermediate (XIII). The reduction of pulegone (I) with H2 over Pd/C gives the menthol (II), which is oxidized with CrO3/H2SO4 to yield 3(R),7-dimethyl-6-oxooctanoic acid (IV), which can also be obtained by direct oxidation of (l)-menthol (III) under the same conditions.
The oxidation of (IV) with trifluoroperacetic acid (trifluoroacetic anhydride/H2O2) in dichloromethane yields the 3(R)-methylhexanedioic acid isopropyl monoester (V), which is treated with NaOEt in ethanol to obtain the corresponding ethyl monoester (VI). The reaction of (VI) with diethyl carbonate, EtONa, and “Adogen 464” (a phase transfer catalyst) in ethanol affords 5,5-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)-3(S)-methylpentanoic acid (VII), which is treated with oxalyl chloride to provide the expected acyl chloride (VIII). The reaction of (VIII) with sodium azide and benzyl alcohol gives the intermediate azide that rearranges to the benzyl carbamate (IX).
The reductive cyclization of (IX) with H2 over Pd/C in ethanol yields 5(R)-methyl-2-oxopiperidine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (X), which is condensed with the intermediate diazonium salt (XIII) to afford the hydrazono derivative (XIV). The cyclization of (XIV) in hot formic acid provides 7-chloro-6-methoxy-4(R)-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-one (XV), which is treated with KOH In refluxing ethanol/water to cleave the lactam ring, yielding 3-(2-amino-1(R)-methylethyl)-6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (XVI). The decarboxylation of (XVI) by means of refluxing 3M HCl affords 3-(2-amino-1(R)-methylethyl)-6-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indole (XVII), which is finally acylated with Ac2O and pyridine in toluene to provide the target 6-chloromelatonin as a pure enantiomer.
Example 7
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| N-[(2R)-(6-Chloro-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propyl]acetamide | |
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| CAS number | 118702-11-7 |
| ATC code | ? |
| PubChem | CID 219018 |
| ChemSpider | 189853 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C14H17ClN2O2 |
| Molecular mass | 280.757 |
| HS Code: | 2935009090 |
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Dorzolamide (trade name Trusopt) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is an anti-glaucoma agent, and acts by decreasing the production of aqueous humour.[1] It is optically applied in the form of a 2% eye drops.[2]
This drug, developed by Merck, was the first drug in human therapy (market introduction 1995) which resulted from structure-baseddrug design. It was developed to circumvent the systemic side effects of acetazolamide which has to be taken orally.[2]
Dorzolamide hydrochloride is used to lower increased intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
It lowers IOP by about 20%.[2]
Ocular stinging, burning, itching and bitter taste.[2] it causes shallowing of the anterior chamber and leads to transient Myopia.
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and its derivatives is known. U.S. Pat. No. 5,688,968 describes preparation of Dorzolamide HCl starting from chiral 5,6-dihydro-4-(S)-hydroxy-6-(S)-methyl-4H-thiopyran-7,7-dioxide, as depicted in scheme 1:
The process described in BP 0 296 879 (equivalent of U.S. Pat. No. 4,797,413) is of particular relevance. EP 0 296 879 describes the synthesis of Dorzolamide Hydrochloride starting from thiophene-2-thiol as depicted in scheme 2 and 3
The process described in EP 0,296,879 (scheme 2) has the following disadvantages: (a) The starting material Thiophene-2-thiol is unstable and undergoes oxidation to form disulfide, leading to lower yield of viii; (b) the yield of sulfonamide (xii) from sulphonic acid (x) is very poor (35%) and requires use of 18-crown-6 ether, which is expensive; (c) oxidation of alcohol (xiii) to sulfone is carried out using oxone which is expensive and hazardous; and separation of cis/trans isomer is done by column chromatography which is industrially inconvenient.
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| (4S,6S)-2-ethylamino-4-methyl-5,5-dioxo- 5λ6,7-dithiabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-8,10-diene-8-sulfonamide |
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| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Trusopt |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a602022 |
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| Legal status | |
| Routes | Topical (eye drops) |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Protein binding | ~33% |
| Half-life | 4 months |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 130693-82-2 120279-96-1 |
| ATC code | S01EC03 |
| PubChem | CID 5284549 |
| DrugBank | DB00869 |
| ChemSpider | 4447604 |
| UNII | 9JDX055TW1 |
| KEGG | D07871 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:4702 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL218490 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C10H16N2O4S3 |
| Molecular mass | 324.443 g/mol |
TRUSOPT® (dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor formulated for topical ophthalmic use.
Dorzolamide hydrochloride is described chemically as: (4S-trans)-4-(ethylamino)-5,6-dihydro-6methyl-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide 7,7-dioxide monohydrochloride. Dorzolamide hydrochloride is optically active. The specific rotation is
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Its empirical formula is C10H16N2O4S3•HCl and its structural formula is:
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Dorzolamide hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 360.9 and a melting point of about 264°C. It is a white to off-white, crystalline powder, which is soluble in water and slightly soluble in methanol and ethanol.
TRUSOPT Sterile Ophthalmic Solution is supplied as a sterile, isotonic, buffered, slightly viscous, aqueous solution of dorzolamide hydrochloride. The pH of the solution is approximately 5.6, and the osmolarity is 260-330 mOsM. Each mL of TRUSOPT 2% contains 20 mg dorzolamide (22.3 mg of dorzolamide hydrochloride). Inactive ingredients are hydroxyethyl cellulose, mannitol, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and water for injection. Benzalkonium chloride 0.0075% is added as a preservative.
The dorzolamide hydrochloride product is prepared from the aminated intermediate of Formula IV by the following scheme.
[00056] Preparation of dorzolamide hydrochloride product from the animated intermediate of Formula IV
[00057] Fuming sulfuric acid (20%, 5 1) is cooled to -7°±2°C and the aminated intermediate of Formula IV (2.5 Kg) is added to it in portions during stirring. The temperature of the reaction mixture is increased to 20°+5°C during addition of the aminated intermediate of Formula IV. The reaction mixture is stirred for 22 hours at 20°±5°C. Thionyl chloride (20 1) is added to the stirred reaction mixture at 20±5°C. The reaction mixture is heated to 60°-65°C and stirred for 24 hours at this temperature. The mixture is cooled back to 40°±2°C and the excess amount of thionyl chloride is evaporated at this temperature under vacuum. (The volume of the residue: ~9 1.) The residue is cooled to -5°+2°C.
[00058] Ethyl acetate (75 1) is cooled to -10°±5°C and the residue is added to it at this temperature. The temperature of the diluted solution: 10°-25°C. Aqueous ammonia (25%, 75 1) is cooled to -10°±5°C and the residue is added to it at this temperature during effective stirring, while maintaining the temperature below 300C. The final pH: ~11. The slurry is cooled to 0°+2°C and stirred for 14 hours at this temperature. The formed ammonium sulfate is filtered and the cake is washed with ethyl acetate (2x 20 1 and 10 1). Ethyl acetate is evaporated from the filtrate at 38°±2°C under vacuum. The residue is heated to 38°±2°C, washed with toluene (3×37.5 1) at this temperature. Water (25 1) is added to the aqueous phase, cooled to 20°-25°C and extracted with ethyl acetate (3x 75 1, 37.5 1, and 37.5 1). The collected ethyl acetate phase is concentrated to ~ 100 1 at 38°±2°C under vacuum. The residue is cooled to 20°-25°C and hydrogen chloride in ethanol (5%, 10.8 1) is added to it during stirring. The formed slurry is stirred for 1 hour at 20°-25°C then cooled to 0°-4°C and stirred for 5 hours at this temperature. The slurry is filtered, the precipitated HCl salt is washed with ethyl acetate (2×20 1) and dried at 55°-60°C under vacuum for 4-8 hours to give Dorzolamide hydrochloride salt (~2 Kg).
[00059] Crude Dorzolamide hydrochloride salt (9 Kg) is solved in water (225 1) at 20°-25°C and the pH is set to 8.0-8.5 by addition of 25% of aqueous ammonia (2 1). The formed slurry is extracted with ethyl acetate (5×72 1). The collected ethyl acetate phase is concentrated to 180 1 by vacuum distillation. The residue is cooled to 20°-25°C, ethyl acetate (45 1) and hydrogen chloride in ethanol (5%, 22.5 1) are added to it during stirring (pH:~1.0). The formed slurry is stirred for 1 hour at 20°-25°C then cooled to 0°-4°C and stirred for 5 hours at this temperature. The slurry is filtered, the precipitated HCl salt is washed with ethyl acetate (2×30 1), and dried at 55°-60°C under vacuum for 4-8 hours to give purified Dorzolamide hydrochloride salt (~8.2Kg).
[00060] Purified Dorzolamide hydrochloride salt (8 Kg) dissolved in water
(24 1) at 95°-105°C and treated with active carbon (80 g). After filtration, the water solution is cooled gradually to 0°-4°C and stirred for 3-5 hours at this temperature. The slurry is filtered, the precipitated HCl salt is washed with cooled water (2×5 1) and dried at 55°-60°C under vacuum for 4-8 hours to give crystallized DRZ HCl salt (~6.6 Kg).
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The invention provides a process for preparing 5,6-dihydro-4-(S)-(ethylamino)-6-(S)methyl-4H-thieno[2,3b]thiopyran-2-sulphonamide-7,7-dioxide hydrochloride of formula (I), comprising of nine steps, as depicted in scheme 4 below:
A mixture of compound from example 8 (15 gm0.0462 mole) and di-p-toluyl-D-tartaric acid monohydrate (4.55 gm, 0.01125 mole) in n-propanol (1600 ml) was heated to boiling and hot solution filtered through a filter-aid pad with a layer of charcoal. The filtrate was concentrated by boiling to a volume of about (400 ml) and then allowed to crystallize. After standing overnight the crystals were filtered off and material recrystallized twice more from n-propanol (400 ml) to yield a 2:1 salt of free base to acid. Combined mother liquors from this recrystallization were saved for stage B. The salt was then treated with a saturated solution of sodium bicarbonate and mid extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic extract were dried, filtered and concentrated to dryness to yield (3.2 gm) of freebase. The hydrochloride salt was prepared from 5,6 N HCl ethanol and crystallized from methanol-isopropanol to yield (2.83 gm) of (+) isomer, SOR 8.23 (C 0.9 methanol) M.P. 283-285° C. The combine mother liquor was treated with saturated solution of sodium bicarbonate and mixture extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic exacts were dried, filtered and concentrated to dryness. The residue was treated with di-p-toluyl-L-tartaric acid monohydrate (4.55 gm, 0.01125 mole) in n-propanol (1600 ml) and the isomer separated by the process described previously to give title compound (I) (3.75 gm, 22.48%) SOR=−8.34 (C 1, Methaol) M.P. 283 to 285° C.,
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Dorzolamide is chemically termed as (4S,6S)-4-(ethylamino)-5,6-dihydro-6-methyl-4H- thieno[2,3-/?]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide 7,7-dioxide hydrochloride. Dorzolamide hydrochloride is represented by following structural Formula I:
HN ‘CH,
Formula I
Dorzolamide hydrochloride is known to be a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor useful in the treatment of ocular hypertension.
A process for the preparation of dorzolamide and its derivatives was first described in EP 0296879. The process of particular relevance is depicted in scheme 1. Scheme 1
(viϋ) (ix) Trans and Cis (x)
Trans (xi) Trans(+) (xii) ( I )
The process disclosed in scheme 1 has following disadvantages.
(a) The reduction of the ketone of sulfonamide (vi) using absolute ethanol is carried out at reflux and then stirred at room temperature for several hours to complete the reaction. This longer duration of reaction produces many impurities.
(b) Oxidation of alcohol (vii) to sulfone (viii) is carried out using oxone. The oxone has many disadvantages such as it is irritating to the eyes, skin, nose and throat. It should be used with adequate ventilation and exposure to its dust should be minimized. Traces of heavy metal salts catalyze the decomposition of oxone. It is practically insoluble in all organic solvents hence a phase transfer catalyst is required.
(c) Activation of the 4-hydroxy group of the sulfoaminated hydroxysulfone (viii) and nucleophilic substitution by desired ethylamine, results in all diastereomeric products (x) i.e. trans and cis isomers, which must be separated by column chromatography and resolved, further using resolving agent. As a result, product loss is greater when the desired product is the more active enantiomer.
An alternate route for the preparation of dorzolamide hydrochloride by the Ritter reaction is disclosed in EP0296879 and consists of the treatment of a aliphatic hydroxyl with a nitrile and a strong acid to form an amide. The process disclosed is as depicted in Scheme 2.
Scheme 2
(viii) (ix-a ) Trans and Cis (x)
Trans(+) (xii)
Trans (+/-) (xi) ( I )
The reaction involves conversion of hydroxysulfones (viii) to the corresponding acetoamidosulfones (ix-a) with retention of configuration followed by reduction of the amido group, chromatographic separation and resolution to obtain the desired trans isomer (I).
The prior art teaches the use of an excess quantity of sulfuric acid to carry out the Ritter reaction and hence a large quantity of ice is required for quenching the reaction mass. When the reaction mass in concentrated sulfuric acid comes into contact with ice, a large amount of localized heat is generated causing decomposition of material. Since a huge amount of water is required for quenching the reaction mass, the amount of ethyl acetate required for extraction is also substantially large. The work-up using water is not advisable nor applicable industrially.
United States Patent 5688968 describes an alternative route of preparation of dorzolamide hydrochloride starting from chiral 5,6-dihydro-4-(S)-hydroxy-6-(S)-methyl-4H-thiopyran-7,7- dioxide, as depicted in Scheme 3:
Scheme 3
(xiv) (XV)
(xiii)
(xvi) (xvii ) Trans:Cis:: 95: 5 (xviii)
HN CH,
(xix) ( I )
The process described in Scheme 3 has the following disadvantages: (a) Use of expensive chiral hydroxysulfone starting material. The process for the preparation of the chiral hydroxysulfone starting material is disclosed in U.S. Patents Nos. 5,157,129, 5,474,919 and 5,760,249. In these processes, the chiral hydroxysulfone is obtained by the asymmetric enzymatic reduction of the corresponding ketosulfone, or by cyclization of the chiral thienyl thiobutyric acid, obtained, in turn, from a chiral hydroxyester or lactone, and the subsequent stereospecific reduction of the resulting ketone, (b) The process according to this patent uses maleic acid to separate the undesired cis- isomer from dorzolamide. However this maleate salt formation to remove the cis isomer is only suitable when the ratio of trans/cis is greater than 95:5. That means, the maleate salt formation of dorzolamide does not the remove cis isomer exclusively when the cis isomer content is more than 5%. It sometimes requires repeated purification to achieve the desired chiral purity.
Another alternate route for the preparation of dorzolamide hydrochloride is disclosed in United States patent no.7109353 which involves the use of sodium perborate as an oxidant, as depicted in Scheme 4.
Scheme 4
chlorinating agent, cyclinization
Vl IV
VIl VlIl IX
The process disclosed in Scheme 4 has following disadvantages (a) Conversion of (i) to (ii) requires the mixture to be refluxed for 18-20 hrs which is time consuming and may cause impurity in the product.
(b) As the process uses the Ritter reaction to convert (vi) to (vii), a large amount of water is required to quench the hot mass of reaction which is not practical in an industrial set-up. (c) Sodium perborate is used as an oxidizing agent to convert (v) to (vi), which has got bleaching properties, and the handling of it may be injurious when done so for a prolonged period.
Yet another process for the preparation of dorzolamide is disclosed in United States publication no. 20060155132 which involves protecting the chiral 5,6-dihydro-4-(R)- hydroxy-6-(S)-methyl-4H-thieno-[2,3-b]thiopyran-7,7-dioxide as depicted in Scheme 5.
Scheme 5
protected amination benzyl sulphonyl chloride
The process disclosed in Scheme 5 has the following disadvantages, (a) The conversion process of compound (II) to (III) requires a very low temperature which ranges from -30° to 00C. (b) The amination process requires 16- 20 hrs, which is time consuming and may cause impurity in the product. All these disadvantages of the prior art are overcome by the process in accordance with the present invention.
Scheme 8
Example 4
Preparation of 5,6-Dihydro-4H-4-ethylamino-6-methylthieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2- sulfonamide-7,7-dioxide
A suspension of 5,6-dihydro-4H-4-acetylamino-6-methylthieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2- sulfonamide-7,7-dioxide (83.25 gms, 0.24 moles) in THF (832 ml) was cooled to 00C and sodium borohydride (49.11 gms, 1.29 moles) was added in lots maintaining temperature below 5°C. Reaction mass was stirred for 15 minutes at 5°C and boron trifluoride diethyl- etherate (249.75 ml, 287.2 gms, 2.02 moles) was added below 5°C. The reaction mass was stirred for 5 hours at 0°C to 5°C. Temperature of the reaction mass was raised to 25°C to 300C and stirred for 18 hours. The reaction mass was quenched in 1M sulphuric acid solution (1082 ml) below 5°C, temperature raised to 25°C to 30°C and stirred for 1 hour. The solvent was distilled under reduced pressure at 800C. The reaction mass was cooled to 100C and p H adjusted to 7 – 8 using 50% sodium hydroxide solution. Material was extracted in 1665 ml ethyl acetate once and 832 ml twice. The combined organic layers were washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over sodium sulphate, charcoalised, filtered on hyflo, distilled to get title compound (77.42 gms). HPLC: 80:20::Trans:Cis
Example 7
Preparation of 5,6-Dihydro-4H-4-ethylamino-6-methylthieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2- sulfonamide-7,7-dioxide hydrochloride
(a) Dorzolamide di-p-toluyl-L-tartrate salt as prepared in example 6 (44.26 gms, 0.085 moles) was taken in ethyl acetate (557.0 ml), basified with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution. Reaction mass was stirred for 15 minutes at 25°C to 3O0C and aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (278 ml X 2). The organic layers were combined, washed with brine solution, dried over sodium sulphate, and charcoalized. To the clear solution, IPA + HCL (16.35 ml, 0.089 moles) was added, stirred for 30 minutes and ethyl acetate was removed by distillation at atmospheric pressure at 85°C to about 280 ml volume, cooled to 25-3O0C, stirred for 12 hours at same temperature and filtered to get 26.0 gms of dorzolamide hydrochloride. Trans (-) dorzolamide hydrochloride > 99.5% Trans (+) dorzolamide hydrochloride < 0.5% Cis Isomer <0.1%
(b) Dorzolamide hydrochloride was obtained in a similar manner in quantitative yield from the salt of example 6(b).
(c) Dorzolamide hydrochloride was obtained in a similar manner in quantitative yield from the salt of example 6(c).
Example 8
Preparation of 5,6-Dihydro-4H-4-ethylamino-6-methylthieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2- sulfonamide -7,7-dioxide hydrochloride without isolation of base
Dorzolamide di-p-toluyl-L-tartrate (50 gms, 0.096 moles) prepared as per example 6, was charged in a round bottom flask along with isopropanol (1000 ml). The reaction mass was heated to 800C and charged with IPA-HCI (20 ml) dropwise to pH 3 to 4. The reaction mass was heated to reflux for 5-10 minutes. The clear solution obtained was concentrated to 100 ml. The reaction mass was charged with 300 ml ethyl acetate, cooled to 25°C, stirred for 12 to 14 hours at same temperature. The resulting dorzolamide hydrochloride was isolated by filtration and washed with ethyl acetate (50 ml), dried under vacuum at 60- 65 0C for 5-6 hours. Yield- 30 gms.
Trans (-) dorzolamide hydrochloride > 99.5% Trans (+) dorzolamide hydrochloride < 0.5% Cis Isomer <0.1%
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Dorzolamide hydrochloride, known chemically as 5,6-dihydro-4-(S)-ethylamino-6-(S)-methyl-4H-thieno-[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide-7,7-dioxyde hydrochloride, is a topically effective carbonic anhydrase inhibitor useful in the treatment of ocular hypertension.
Dorzolamide hydrochloride has the structure of Formula I:
U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,677,155 and 4,797,413 disclose Dorzolamide. In the prior art synthesis of dorzolamide, a chiral hydroxysulfone is used as a starting material. The chiral hydroxysulfone starting material can be obtained using the processes disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,157,129, 5,474,919, and 5,760,249. In the disclosed processes, the chiral hydroxysulfone is obtained by the asymmetric enzymatic reduction of the corresponding ketosulfone, or by cyclization of the chiral thienyl thiobutyric acid, obtained, in turn, from a chiral hydroxyester or lactone, and the subsequent stereospecific reduction of the resulting ketone.
Processes for the preparation of dorzolamide hydrochloride are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,797,413, 5,157,129, and 5,688,968 and in U.S. patent application Publication Ser. No. 2003/0220509. The disclosed processes involve conversion of a hydroxysulfone to the corresponding acetamidosulfone by a Ritter reaction with retention of configuration, followed by introduction of a sulfonamido group, and the subsequent reduction of the amido group to an amine, providing the desired product.
The process disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,797,413 includes activation of the 4-hydoxy group of the sulfonaminated hydroxysulfone with tosyl chloride and the introduction of the desired alkylamino group by nucleophilic substitution, resulting in all diastereomeric products, which must be separated and resolved. As a result, at least 75 percent of the product is lost when the desired product is the more active enantiomer.
EXAMPLE 2
Preparation of 5,6-dihydro-4-(S)-ethylamino-6-(S)-methyl-4H-thieno-[2,3-b]thiopyran 7,7-dioxide hydrochloride salt (Formula IV)
Tetrahydrofuran (50 l) and triethyl amine (4.8 l) are added to 4-(R)-hydroxy-5,6-dihydro-6-(S)-methyl-4H-thieno[2,3b]thiopyran-7,7-dioxide (5 Kg) and stirred under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature. The solution is cooled to −10° C. Benzylsulfonyl chloride (5.4 Kg) solved in THF (15 l) is added to the DRZ-19 THF solution in portions while maintaining the temperature below 0° C. The feeding funnel is washed with THF (2 l). The reaction mixture is stirred at 0° C. for 2-4 hours. The formed TEA HCl is filtered and the cake is washed with THF (2×10 l) Ethylamine in THF (30%, 63.7 l) is added to the filtrate and the reaction mixture is stirred at 20°-25° C. for 16 hours. Ethylamine gas prepared by heating of 70% EtNH2water solution (50 l) is absorbed in cooled THF (30 l). Water (20 l) is added to the reaction mixture and THF is evaporated from the filtrate at 40°±5° C. under vacuum. The residue is cooled to 20°-25° C., ethyl acetate (60 l) is added to it and stirred vigorously. After phase separation, the organic phase is washed with water (20 l). The ethyl acetate phase is heated to 40°±2° C. and hydrochloric acid (4M, ˜8-10 l) is added to it during stirring to set pH 2.0-2.5. The formed slurry is cooled to −8°±2° C. and stirred for 3 hours at this temperature. The slurry is filtered, the precipitated HCl salt is washed with ethyl acetate (30 l) and dried at 55°-60° C. under vacuum for 4-8 hours to give the desired salt (˜5 Kg).
Preparation of dorzolamide hydrochloride product from the aminated intermediate of Formula IV
Fuming sulfuric acid (20%, 5 l) is cooled to −7°±2° C. and the aminated intermediate of Formula IV (2.5 Kg) is added to it in portions during stirring. The temperature of the reaction mixture is increased to 20°±5° C. during addition of the aminated intermediate of Formula IV. The reaction mixture is stirred for 22 hours at 20°±5° C. Thionyl chloride (20 l) is added to the stirred reaction mixture at 20°±5° C. The reaction mixture is heated to 60°-65° C. and stirred for 24 hours at this temperature. The mixture is cooled back to 40°±2° C. and the excess amount of thionyl chloride is evaporated at this temperature under vacuum. (The volume of the residue: ˜9 l.) The residue is cooled to −5°±2° C.
Ethyl acetate (75 l) is cooled to −10°±5° C. and the residue is added to it at this temperature. The temperature of the diluted solution: 10°-25° C. Aqueous ammonia (25%, 75 l) is cooled to −10°±5° C. and the residue is added to it at this temperature during effective stirring, while maintaining the temperature below 30° C. The final pH: ˜11. The slurry is cooled to 0°±2° C. and stirred for 14 hours at this temperature. The formed ammonium sulfate is filtered and the cake is washed with ethyl acetate (2×20 l and 10 l ). Ethyl acetate is evaporated from the filtrate at 38°±2° C. under vacuum. The residue is heated to 38°±2° C., washed with toluene (3×37.5 l) at this temperature. Water (25 l) is added to the aqueous phase, cooled to 20°-25° C. and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×75 l, 37.5 l, and 37.5 l). The collected ethyl acetate phase is concentrated to ˜100 l at 38°±2° C. under vacuum. The residue is cooled to 20°-25° C. and hydrogen chloride in ethanol (5%, 10.8 l) is added to it during stirring. The formed slurry is stirred for 1 hour at 20°-25° C. then cooled to 0°-4° C. and stirred for 5 hours at this temperature. The slurry is filtered, the precipitated HCl salt is washed with ethyl acetate (2×20 l) and dried at 55°-60° C. under vacuum for 4-8 hours to give Dorzolamide hydrochloride salt (˜2 Kg).
Crude Dorzolamide hydrochloride salt (9 Kg) is solved in water (225 l) at 20°-25° C. and the pH is set to 8.0-8.5 by addition of 25% of aqueous ammonia (2 l). The formed slurry is extracted with ethyl acetate (5×72 l). The collected ethyl acetate phase is concentrated to 180 l by vacuum distillation. The residue is cooled to 20°-25° C., ethyl acetate (45 l) and hydrogen chloride in ethanol (5%, 22.5 l) are added to it during stirring (pH:˜1.0). The formed slurry is stirred for 1 hour at 20°-25° C. then cooled to 0°-4° C. and stirred for 5 hours at this temperature. The slurry is filtered, the precipitated HCl salt is washed with ethyl acetate (2×30 l), and dried at 55°-60° C. under vacuum for 4-8 hours to give purified Dorzolamide hydrochloride salt (˜8.2 Kg).
Purified Dorzolamide hydrochloride salt (8 Kg) dissolved in water (24 l) at 95°-105° C. and treated with active carbon (80 g). After filtration, the water solution is cooled gradually to 0°-4° C. and stirred for 3-5 hours at this temperature. The slurry is filtered, the precipitated HCl salt is washed with cooled water (2×5 l) and dried at 55°-60° C. under vacuum for 4-8 hours to give crystallized DRZ HCl salt (˜6.6 Kg).
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Reaction of (I) with acetic anhydride-sulfuric acid in methylene chloride provided the sulfonic acid in 98% yield. Conversion to the sulfonyl chloride with phosphorous pentachloride in methylene chloride followed by treatment with aqueous ammonia gave the sulfonamide (II). Reduction of the carbonyl function with sodium borohydride and oxidation of the thiopyran sulfur with Oxone(R) yielded (IV). The 4-hydroxy substituent was converted to the acetylamino functionality under Ritter conditions. Reduction of (V) with borane-dimethylsulfide complex yielded (VI) as a mixture of diasteriomers. Chromatography on silica gel gave the trans-racemate, which was resolved into its individual enantiomers through the di-p-toluoyl-L-tartaric acid salt. The absolute configuration of the S,S-enantiomer, MK-507, was established by single crystal X-ray analysis.
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//////////A new synthesis of MK-0507 has been described: The condensation of 3(R)-(tosyloxy)butyric acid methyl ester (I) with lithium 2-thienylmercaptide (II) in formamide-THF gives 3(S)-(2-thienylthio)butyric acid methyl ester (III), which is hydrolyzed with aqueous HCl to the corresponding free acid (IV). The intramolecular Friedel-Crafts’cyclization of (IV) with trifluoroacetic anhydride yields 6(S)-methyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-4-one (V), which is reduced with LiAlH4 in toluene to afford 4(R)-hydroxy-6(S)-methyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran (VI). Epimerization of (VI) with sulfuric acid gives the alcohol (VII) in a cis:trans ratio of 24:76%. Oxidation of (VII) with H2O2 and sodium tungstate yields the 7,7-dioxide (VIII; cis-trans mixture), which is acetylated with acetic anhydride to the acetate (IX). The reaction of (IX) with acetonitrile and sulfuric acid affords N-[6(S)-methyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-4-yl]acetamide 7,7-dioxide (X; cis-trans mixture), which is sulfonated with chlorosulfonic acid and then treated with SOCl2 to give 4-acetamide-6(S)-methyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonyl chloride 7,7-dioxide (XI; cis-trans mixture). The reaction of (XI) with concentrated aqueous NH4OH in THF yields the corresponding sulfonamide (XII), which by reduction with BH3-dimethylsulfide in THF affords 4-(ethylamino)-6(S)-methyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide 7,7-dioxide (XIII; cis-trans mixture). Finally, this mixture is treated with maleic acid in acetone and the resulting maleates are submitted to fractionated crystallization, giving the maleate of the (4S,6S)-isomer, which is treated first with NaHCO3 and then with HCl to give MK-0507; [alpha](25)589 -17.1 C (c 1, H2O).
 CAS NO. 130693-82-2, DORZOLAMIDE HCL H-NMR spectral analysis |
 CAS NO. 130693-82-2, DORZOLAMIDE HCL C-NMR spectral analysis |
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RAGACTIVES, S.L. Patent: US2003/220509 A1, 2003 ; Location in patent: Page/Page column 12 ;
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HPLC determn in plasma and urine: B. K. Matuszewski, M. L. Constanzer, Chirality 4, 515 (1992).
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Verteporfin (trade name Visudyne), a benzoporphyrin derivative, is a medication used as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy to eliminate the abnormal blood vessels in the eye associated with conditions such as the wet form of macular degeneration. Verteporfin accumulates in these abnormal blood vessels and, when stimulated by nonthermal red light with awavelength of 693 nm in the presence of oxygen, produces highly reactive short-lived singlet oxygen and other reactive oxygen radicals, resulting in local damage to the endothelium and blockage of the vessels.[1][2]
Verteporfin is also used off-label for the treatment of central serous retinopathy.[3]
Verteporfin, otherwise known as benzoporphyrin derivative (trade name Visudyne®), is a medication used as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy to eliminate the abnormal blood vessels in the eye associated with conditions such as the wet form of macular degeneration. Verteporfin accumulates in these abnormal blood vessels and, when stimulated by nonthermal red light with a wavelength of 693 nm in the presence of oxygen, produces highly reactive short-lived singlet oxygen and other reactive oxygen radicals, resulting in local damage to the endothelium and blockage of the vessels.
Verteporfin is given intravenously, 15 minutes before laser treatment.[1]
VISUDYNE® (verteporfin) for Injection is a light activated drug used inphotodynamic therapy. The finished drug product is a lyophilized dark green cake. Verteporfin is a 1:1 mixture of two regioisomers (I and II), represented by the following structures:
The chemical names for the verteporfin regioisomers are:
9-methyl (I) and 13-methyl (II) trans-(±)-18-ethenyl-4,4a-dihydro-3,4-bis(methoxycarbonyl)-4a,8,14,19-tetramethyl-23H, 25H-benzo[b]porphine-9,13-dipropanoate
The molecular formula is C41H42N4O8 with a molecular weight of approximately 718.8. Each mL of reconstituted VISUDYNE contains:
| ACTIVE: | Verteporfin, 2 mg |
| INACTIVES: | Lactose, egg phosphatidylglycerol, dimyristoyl phosphatidylcholine, ascorbyl palmitate and butylated hydroxytoluene |
Most common side effects are blurred vision, headache, and local effects at the injection site. Also, photosensitivity; it is advised to avoid exposure to sunlight and unscreened lighting until 48 hours after the injection of verteporfin.[1]
None known. Verteporfin has no influence on the liver enzyme CYP3A4, which metabolises many pharmaceutical drugs.[1]
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Verteporfin (CAS # 129497-78-5) is a benzoporphyrin derivative which has been used clinically for photodynamic therapy of age related macular degeneration (23).
Verteporfin is photoactivated for photodynamic therapy to eliminate the abnormal blood vessels in the eye associated with conditions such as the wet form of macular
degeneration. Verteporfin accumulates in these abnormal blood vessels and, when stimulated by nonthermal red light with a wavelength of 693 ran in the presence of oxygen, the photoactivated verteporfin produces highly reactive short-lived singlet oxygen and other reactive oxygen radicals, resulting in local damage to the endothelium and blockage of the vessels. Benzoporphoryrins, are described for example, in US patents 5,095,030, 5,214,036, and 6,008,241.
Verteporfin (CAS # 129497-78-5) as used herein may include the two regioisomers as shown below:
and the 2 entantiomers of each of the two regioisomers as shown below:
The verteporfin as disclosed herein contains at least one chiral center and thus may exist in various stereoisomeric forms. If desired, such stereoisomers, including enantiomers, may be separated using techniques standard in the art (for example, chiral columns). However, racemic mixtures or mixtures containing more than one diastereomer may also be used and are contenplated herein. However, the compounds tested herein were in either of the trans entantiomers shown above. The compounds shown in Formulas IA, IB, Tables 1, 2 and Figure 10, are representative of the individual optical isomers, enantiomers or diastereomers as the case may be, as well as mixtures of these individual chiral isomers.
Visudyne™, as used herein, is the liposomal formulation of verteporfin used in humans for photodynamic therapy. Visudyne™ is given intravenously, usually within 15 minutes prior to laser treatment to eliminate the abnormal blood vessels in the eye in the treatment of wet macular degeneration. The verteporfin compound accumulates in these abnormal blood vessels and, when stimulated by a nonthermal red light laser with a wavelength of 693 nm in the presence of oxygen, produces highly reactive short-lived singlet oxygen and other reactive oxygen radicals, resulting in local damage to the endothelium and blockage of the vessels. Patients given Visudyne™ experience photosensitivity and are advised to avoid exposure to sunlight and unscreened lighting for at least 48 hours after the injection of verteporfin.
In contrast to the current use of verteporfin in photodynamic therapy, subjects administered the BPDs described herein, in accordance with the methods and uses described herein, do not require photoactivation of the BPD via nonthermal red light laser with a wavelength of 693 nm or otherwise. The activity of the BPDs to inhibit early stage autophagy is independent of the activity associated with photoactivation and would likely be hindered by photoactivation. Accordingly, a person of skill in the art would appreciate that the precautions associated with photosensitivity should also apply to the present methods and uses (i.e. avoid exposure to sunlight and unscreened lighting for at least 48 hours after the injection of of the BPD).
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| 3-[(23S,24R)-14-ethenyl-5-(3-methoxy-3-oxopropyl)-22,23-bis(methoxycarbonyl)-4,10,15,24-tetramethyl-25,26,27,28-tetraazahexacyclo[16.6.1.13,6.18,11.113,16.019,24]octacosa-1,3,5,7,9,11(27),12,14,16,18(25),19,21-dodecaen-9-yl]propanoic acid | |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Visudyne |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a607060 |
| Pregnancy cat. |
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| Legal status | |
| Routes | Intravenous |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 129497-78-5 |
| ATC code | S01LA01 |
| PubChem | CID 5362420 |
| DrugBank | DB00460 |
| ChemSpider | 21106402 |
| UNII | 0X9PA28K43 |
| KEGG | D01162 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:60775 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL2218885 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C41H42N4O8 |
| Molecular mass | 718.794 g/mol |
CARIPRAZINE
CAS 839712-12-8 (free base)
CAS 1083076-69-0…HYDROCLORIDE SALT
trans-N-[4-[2-[4-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl]cyclohexyl]-N’,N’-dimethylurea
Trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3- dimethyl-urea
trans-4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl-cyclohexylamine
trans-1{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3-dimethyl-urea,
3-(trans-4-(2-(4-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)cyclohexyl)-1,1-dimethylurea
IN PHASE 3 FOR MAJOR DEPRESSION
Cariprazine (RGH-188) is an antipsychotic drug under development by Gedeon Richter. It acts as a D2 and D3 receptor partial agonist, with high selectivity towards the D3 receptor.[1] Positive Phase III study results were published for schizophrenia and maniaearly 2012, while Phase II studies in bipolar disorder I, and for bipolar depression are in progress.[2] Action on the dopaminergic systems makes it also potentially useful as an add-on therapy in major depressive disorder [3]
Forest Laboratories obtained a license on development (from the Richter – Hungary) and exclusive commercial rights in the US in 2004.
NEWS………….DUBLIN and BUDAPEST, Hungary, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Actavis plcand Gedeon Richter Plc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged receipt of Actavis’ New Drug Application (NDA) resubmission for its atypical antipsychotic cariprazine, a potent dopamine D3/D2 receptor partial agonist with preferential binding to D3 receptors. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date is expected to be in the second quarter of 2015…….
Production building of the company in Budapest
Cariprazine is currently in clinical trials for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It has also been investigated as a potential adjunct in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.[4]
Illustrated Pill Packaging
The most prevalent side effects for cariprazine include akathisia, insomnia, and weight gain. Cariprazine does not appear to impact metabolic variables or prolactin levles, and unlike many other antipsychotics, does not increase the electrocardiogram (ECG) QT interval. In short term clinical trials extrapyramidal effects, sedation, akathisia, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, anxiety, and constipation were observed. One review characterized the frequency of these events as “not greatly different from that seen in patient treated with placebo”[5] but a second called the incidence of movement-related disorders “rather high”[6][7] .
Cariprazine acts as an antipsychotic that is effective against the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.[8] Unlike many antipsychotics that are D2 and 5-HT2A receptor antagonists, cariprazine is a D2 and D3 partial agonist. It also has a higher affinity for D3 receptors. The D2 and D3 receptors are important targets for the treatment of schizophrenia, because the overstimulation of dopamine receptors has been implicated as a possible cause of schizophrenia.[9] Cariprazine acts to inhibit overstimulated dopamine receptors (acting as an antagonist) and stimulate the same receptors when the endogenous dopamine levels are low. Cariprazine’s high selectivity towards D3 receptors could prove to reduce side effects associated with the other antipsychotic drugs, because D3receptors are mainly located in the ventral striatum and would not incur the same motor side effects (extrapyramidal symptoms) as drugs that act on dorsal striatum dopamine receptors.[8] Cariprazine also acts on 5-HT1A receptors, though the affinity is considerably lower than the affinity to dopamine receptors (seen in monkey and rat brain studies).[8][10] In the same studies, cariprazine has been noted to produce pro-cognitive effects, the mechanisms of which are currently under investigation. An example of pro-cognitive effects occurred in pre-clinical trials with rats: rats with cariprazine performed better in a scopolamine-induced learning impairment paradigm in a water labyrinth test. This may be due to the selective antagonist nature of D3 receptors, though further studies need to be conducted.[8] This result could be very useful for schizophrenia, as one of the symptoms includes cognitive deficits.
Cariprazine has partial agonist as well as antagonist properties depending on the endogenous dopamine levels. When endogenous dopamine levels are high (as is hypothesized in schizophrenic patients), cariprazine acts as an antagonist by blocking dopamine receptors. When endogenous dopamine levels are low, cariprazine acts more as an agonist, increasing dopamine receptor activity.[11] In monkey studies, the administration of increasing does of cariprazine resulted in a dose-dependent and saturable reduction of specific binding. At the highest dose (300 μg/kg), the D2/D3 receptors were 94 % occupied, while at the lowest dose (1 μg/kg), receptors were 5 % occupied.[10]
| Receptor | Ki (nM)[4] | Pharmacodynamic action[4] |
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| 5-HT1A | 3 | Partial agonism |
| 5-HT2A | 19 | Inverse agonism/antagonism |
| 5-HT2B | 0.58 | Inverse agonism/Antagonism |
| 5-HT2C | 134 | Inverse agonism/Antagonism |
| 5-HT7 | 111 | Antagonism |
| D2S | 0.69 | Partial agonism |
| D2L | 0.49 | Partial agonism |
| D3 | 0.085 | Partial agonism |
| H1 | 23 | Inverse agonism/antagonism |
Cariprazine has high oral bioavailability and can cross the blood brain barrier easily in humans because it is lipophilic.[2] In rats, the oral bioavailability was 52 % (with a dose of 1 mg/kg).[7]
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PATENT
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Trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3- dimethyl-urea (compound 1 )
Example 1 1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-[1,4]diazepine (starting material)
2.25 g (10 mmol) 1-bromo-2,3-dichloro-benzene was dissolved in dry toluene (50 ml), 2.3 (11 mmol) of [1 ,4]diazepine-1 -carboxylic acid tert-butylester was added followed by 0.2 g BINAP (2,2-bis(diphenylρhosphino)-1 ,1′-binaphtyl), 85 mg tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) and 1.2 g (12mmol) sodium-tert-butoxyde. The reaction mixture was refluxed for eight hours and filtered. The organic layer was washed with water, dried and evaporated in vacuo. The residue was purified by chromatography and deprotected at 10 °C using 20 ml ethylacetate saturated with gaseous hydrochloric acid, the precipitate was filtered giving 2.1 g (yield: 75 %) hydrochloride salt of the title compound, melting at 182-3 °C. Example 2 Trans-N-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-phenyl)-hexahydro-[1 ,4]diazepin-1-yl]-ethyl]- cyclohexyl}-carbamic acid tert-butylester (intermediate) 0.7 g (2.5 mmol) of 1 -(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-[1 ,4]diazepine hydrochloride and
0.6 g (2.5 mmol) of frat?s-2-{1 -[4-(N-tert-butyloxycarbonyl)amino]cyclohexyl}- acetaldehyde were dissolved in dichloroethane (35 ml), 0.35 ml (2.5 mmol) triethylamine was added, then 0.79 g (3.7 mmol) sodium triacetoxyborohydride was added portionswise and the reaction mixture was stirred for 20 hours at ambient temperature, then 20 % potassium carbonate solution in water (20 ml) was added. The organic layer was separated, dried and evaporated to dryness in vacuo. The precipitate was recrystallized from acetonitrile to give the title compound 1 .0 g (yield: 85.8 %), m.p.: 95-8 °C. Example 3
Trans-4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-phenyl)-hexahydro-[1 ,4]diazepin-1-yl]-ethyl]- cyclohexylamine (intermediate)
0.93 g (2.1 mmol) frarjs-N-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-phenyl)-hexahydro- [1 ,4]diazepin-1 -yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-carbamic acid tert-butylester was deprotected at
10 °C using 15 ml ethylacetate saturated with gaseous hydrochloric acid, after 4 hours the precipitate was filtered giving 0.91 g (yield: 98 %) dihydrochloride salt of the title compound, melting at 260-6 °C. Method A
Trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yi]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3- dimethyl-urea (compound 1 ) 1 .39g (3 mmol) trans-4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-ρiperazin-1 -yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl-amine trihydrochloride was suspended in dichloromethane (100 ml), triethylamine (2.1 ml, 15 mmol) was added followed by 0.30 ml (3.3 mmol) N,N- dimethylcarbamoylchloride. The reaction mixture was stirred for 48 hours at room temperature, filtered. The filtrate was washed with water (2 x 20 ml), dried and evaporated in vacuo. Recrystallizing from methanol gave the title compound (0.83 g, 65 %), melting at 212-4 °C.
Method B
7rans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3-ethyl- urea (compound 2) 0.56g (1.2 mmol) trans-4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl-amine was dissolved in dry dichloromethane (20 ml), ethylisocyanate (0.1 ml, 1.3 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo. The residue was stirred with water, the precipitate was filtered, giving the title compound (0.33 g, 65 %). Melting point:
235-8 °C.
Method C rrans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3- dimethyl-urea (compound 1 )
0.56g (1.2 mmol) trans-4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl-amine trihydrochloride was suspended in dry dichloromethane (50 ml), triethylamine 0.77 ml, 6 mmol) was added and 0.13g (0.44 mmol) triphosgene dissolved in dichloromethane was dropped in. After one hour stirring at room temperature dimetilamine hydrochloride (0.49 g, 6 mmol) followed by triethylamine (0.84 ml, 6 mmol) was added and the stirring was continued for 20 hours. The mixture was filtered, the filtrate washed with water, dried and evaporated in vacuo. Recrystallizing the product from methanol gave the title compound (0.27 g, 52 %). Melting point: 212-4 °C.
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PATENT
http://www.google.com/patents/US20090023750
U.S. Patent Publication No. 2006/0229297 discloses (thio)-carbamoyl-cyclohexane derivatives that are D3 and D2 dopamine receptor subtype preferring ligands, having the formula (I):
(I)
wherein R1, R2, X, and n are as defined therein. One particular compound disclosed therein is trans-1{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3-dimethyl-urea, which is also known as trans-4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl-cyclohexylamine, the structural formula for which is shown below:
Compounds of formula (I) act as a dopamine receptor antagonists, particularly D3/D2 receptor antagonists, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of pathological conditions which require modulation of dopamine receptors.
In some cases, an appropriate salt of an active may improve certain properties suitable for pharmaceutical compounds (i.e., stability, handling properties, ease of large scale synthesis, etc.). However, selection of a suitable salt for a particular active agent is not always straightforward, since the properties of salts of different compounds formed with the same salt forming agent may differ greatly. Moreover, formation of particular salts of a compound possessing more than one basic centre may be difficult to achieve in high yield due to formation of multiple products.
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WO 2011073705
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We have surprisingly found that by reacting trans 4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)- piperazine-l-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexylamine of formula (III)
with a carbonic acid derivative of general formula (VI)R-O-CO-Z (VI)
then reacting the compound of general formula (IV) obtained
with an amine derivative of general formula (V)
get the compounds of general formula (I)
EXAMPLES
The invention is illustrated by the following non-limiting examples.
Example 1
Trans N-(4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-l-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid methylester 6.45 g (0.015 mol) of dihydrochloride of compound of formula (III) was added to a mixture of 125 ml dichloromethane and 12.25 ml triethylamine and the thick suspension obtained was stirred at a temperature between 20-25°C for one hour. The so obtained suspension was added to a solution of 2.3 ml (0.03 mol) methyl chloroformate in 25 ml of dichloromethane at a temperature between 5-10°C. The reaction mixture obtained was stirred at a temperature between 20-25°C for 3 hours then extracted with 3×150 ml (150 g) of distilled water. The organic phase was evaporated in vacuum and the residue was recrystallized from methanol. In this manner 4.5 g of the title product was obtained.
Yield: 72 %.
Melting point: 143-147 °C
Example 2
Trans N-(4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-l-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid isopropylester
6.45 g (0.015 mol) of dihydrochloride of compound of formula (III) was added to a mixture of 125 ml dichloromethane and 12.25 ml of triethylamine and the thick suspension obtained was stirred at a temperature between 20-25°C-on for one hour. The suspension was added to a solution of 3.7 g (0.03 mol) of isopropyl chloroformate in 30 ml of toluene at a temperature between 5-10°C. The reaction mixture was stirred at a temperature between 20-25°C for 3 hours and then extracted with 3×150 ml (150 g) of distilled water. The organic phase was evaporated in vacuum and the residue obtained was recrystallized from isopropanole.
In this manner 4,4 g of title compound was obtained. Yield: 67 %.
Melting point: 128-131°C
Example 3
Trans 4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-l-yl]-ethyl}-N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl- cyclohexylamine
6.45 g (0.015 mol) of dihydrochloride of compound of formula (III) was added to a mixture of 125 ml of dichloromethane and 12.25 ml of triethylamine and the thick suspension obtained was stirred at a temperature between 20-25°C for one hour. The suspension was added to a solution of 4.9 g of bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate in 50 ml of dichloromethane at a temperature between -5-(-10)°C for one hour. The reaction mixture obtained was added to a solution of 13 g dimethylamine in 100 ml isopropyl alcohol (IP A) (40 ml, 0.12 mol) cooled at a temperature between 0-(-10)°C during which the temperature of the reaction mixture was kept under 0°C. After stirring at a temperature between 0-(-5)°C for 30 minutes to the reaction mixture 100 ml of distilled water was added under stirring. Then the pH of the aqueous phase was adjusted to 7-8 by adding concentrated hydrochloric acid and volume of the reaction mixture was concentrated to 130 ml under vacuum. To the reaction mixture obtained additional 70 ml of distilled water was added and the mixture was concentrated to 170 ml under vacuum. The suspension was stirred at 20-25°C for one hour and the product obtained was isolated by filtration.
In this manner 6.6 g of title compound was obtained.
Yield: 95 %
Melting point: 208-211 °C Example 4
Trans 4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-l-yl]-ethyI}-N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl- cyclohexylamine 4.4 g (0.011 mol) of trans N-(4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-l-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid methylester was dissolved in 120 ml of dichloromethane. The solution obtained was added to a solution of 13 g dimethylamine in 100 ml isopropyl alcohol (IP A) (100 ml, 0.3 mol) cooled at a temperature between 0-(-10)°C during which the temperature of the reaction mixture was kept under 0°C. After stirring at a temperature between 0-(-5)°C for 30 minutes to the reaction mixture 100 ml of distilled water was added under stirring. Then the pH of the aqueous phase was adjusted to 7-8 by adding concentrated hydrochloric acid and volume of the reaction mixture was concentrated to 100 ml under vacuum. To the reaction mixture obtained additional 70 ml of distilled water was added and the mixture was concentrated to 120 ml under vacuum. The suspension was stirred at 20-25°C for one hour and the product obtained was isolated by filtration.
In this manner 4.3 g of title compound was obtained.
Yield: 95 %
Melting point: 208-211 °C
Example 5
Trans 4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-l-yl]-ethyl}-N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl- cyclohexylamine hydrochloride 6.45 g (0.015 mol) dihydrochloride of formula (III) was added to a mixture of 125 ml of dichloromethane and 12.25 ml of triethylamine and the thick suspension obtained was stirred at a temperature between 20-25°C for one hour. The suspension was added to the solution of 4.9 g of bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate in 50 ml of dichloromethane at a temperature between -5-(-10)°C for one hour. The reaction mixture obtained was added to a solution of 13 g dimethylamine in 100 ml isopropyl alcohol (IP A) (40 ml, 0.12 mol) cooled at a temperature between 0-(-10)°C during which the temperature of the reaction mixture was kept under 0°C. After stirring at a temperature between 0-(-5)°C for 30 minutes 100 ml of distilled water was added to the reaction mixture under stirring. Then the pH of the aqueous phase is adjusted to 2-3 by adding concentrated hydrochloric acid and the reaction mixture was concentrated to 130 ml, additional 70 ml of distilled water was added and the mixture was concentrated to 170 ml. The suspension was stirred at 20-25°C for one hour and the product obtained was isolated by filtration.
In this manner 6.7 g of title compound was obtained.
Yield: 96 %
Melting point: 221-224 °C
Example 6
Trans 4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-l-yl]-ethyl}-N,N-dimethylcarbamoil- cyclohexylamine hydrochloride 6.72 g (0.015 mol) dihydrochloride monohydrate of compound of formula (III) was added to a mixture of 125 ml of dichloromethane and 12.25 ml of triethylamine and the thick suspension obtained was stirred at a temperature between 20-25 °C for one hour. The suspension was added to the solution of 4.9 g of bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate in 50 ml of dichloromethane at a temperature between -5-(-10)°C for one hour. The reaction mixture obtained was added to a solution of 13 g dimethylamine in 100 ml isopropyl alcohol (IP A) (40 ml, 0,12 mol) cooled at a temperature between 0-(-10)°C during which the temperature of the reaction mixture was kept under 0°C. After stirring at a temperature between 0-(-5)°C for 30 minutes to the reaction mixture 100 ml of distilled water was added and the pH of the aqueous phase was adjusted to 2-3 by adding concentrated hydrochloric acid. The reaction mixture was concentrated to 130 ml under vacuum then additional 70 ml of water was added and the mixture was concentrated to 170 ml. The suspension was stirred at a temperature between 20-25°C for one hour and the product obtained was isolated by filtration.
In this manner 6.7 g of title compound was obtained.
Yield: 96 %.
Melting point: 221-224 °C
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SEE
http://www.google.com/patents/WO2014031162A1?cl=en
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PAPER
Cariprazine, a potential atypical antipsychotic agent has been identified during the optimization of novel series of 4-aryl-piperazine derivatives. The recently available top line results from pivotal clinical trials demonstrated the safety and efficacy of cariprazine in bipolar mania and schizophrenia indications.
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Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2013 , vol. 56, 22 pg. 9199 – 9221
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jm401318w
Biased agonism offers an opportunity for the medicinal chemist to discover pathway-selective ligands for GPCRs. A number of studies have suggested that biased agonism at the dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) may be advantageous for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia. As such, it is of great importance to gain insight into the SAR of biased agonism at this receptor. We have generated SAR based on a novel D2R partial agonist, tert-butyl (trans-4-(2-(3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)ethyl)cyclohexyl)carbamate (4). This ligand shares structural similarity to cariprazine (2), a drug awaiting FDA approval for the treatment of schizophrenia, yet displays a distinct bias toward two different signaling end points. We synthesized a number of derivatives of 4 with subtle structural modifications, including incorporation of cariprazine fragments. By combining pharmacological profiling with analytical methodology to identify and to quantify bias, we have demonstrated that efficacy and biased agonism can be finely tuned by minor structural modifications to the head group containing the tertiary amine, a tail group that extends away from this moiety, and the orientation and length of a spacer region between these two moieties.
3-(trans-4-(2-(4-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)cyclohexyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (2).(ref…………Ágai-Csongor, É.; Domány, G.; Nógrádi, K.; Galambos, J.; Vágó, I.; Keserű, G. M.; Greiner, I.; Laszlovszky, I.; Gere, A.; Schmidt, É.; Kiss, B.; Vastag, M.; Tihanyi, K.; Sághy,K.; Laszy, J.; Gyertyán, I.; Zájer-Balázs, M.; Gémesi, L.; Kapás, M.; Szombathelyi,Z.Discovery of cariprazine (RGH-188): A novel antipsychotic acting on dopamine D3/D2receptors Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 2012, 22, 3437– 3440)
the metabolite of the present invention is selected from:
0.8 g (1.6 mmol) trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3-dimethyl-urea was dissolved in dichloromethane (60 ml). A solution of 0.54 g (2.4 mmol) 3-chloro-perbenzoic acid in dichloromethane (10 ml) was dropped in and the reaction mixture stirred for 24 hours at room temperature. The reaction was monitored by TLC. The solution was washed twice with saturated NaHCO3 solution, the organic layer dried and evaporated in vacuo. Flash chromatography gave 0.45 g (63.3%) of the title compound melting at 175-8° C.
Example 2Trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3-dimethyl-urea (compound C)
0.92 g (2 mmol) trans-4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl-amine dihydrochloride was suspended in dichloromethane (60 ml), triethylamine (1.26 ml, 9 mmol) was added followed by 0.21 ml (2.3 mmol) N,N-dimethylcarbamoylchloride. The reaction mixture was stirred for 48 hours at room temperature. The solution was washed with water (2×10 ml), dried and evaporated in vacuo. Purification with flash chromatography gave 0.66 g trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3,3-dimethyl-urea, melting at 196-8° C. This product was dissolved in dichloromethane (60 ml), then 6.4 ml (6.4 mmol) borontribromid solution (1M in CH2Cl2) was dropped in at 5° C. and the mixture stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. The reaction was monitored by TLC. 4 ml methanol was added, followed by 25 ml saturated NaHCO3 solution. After separation the organic layer was dried and evaporated in vacuo. Purification with flash chromatography gave 0.4 g of the title compound, melting at 278-80° C.
Example 3Trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3-methyl-urea (compound B)
1.38 g (3 mmol) trans-4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl-amine dihydrochloride was suspended in dry dichloromethane (100 ml), triethylamine (1.72 ml, 12.4 mmol) was added and 0.34 g (1.14 mmol) triphosgene dissolved in dichloromethane was dropped in. After one hour stirring at room temperature methylamine (33% solution in ethanol) was added and the stirring was continued for 20 hours. The mixture was evaporated. 20 ml water was added, the precipitate filtered, washed with water, dried. Recrystallizing the product from methanol gave trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-3-methyl-urea (0.86 g, 65%) melting above 250° C. This product was dissolved in dichloromethane (60 ml), then 10 ml (10 mmol) borontribromid solution (1M in CH2Cl2) was dropped in at 5° C. and the mixture stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. The reaction was monitored by TLC. 4 ml methanol was added and the mixture evaporated. 35 ml saturated NaHCO3 solution was added. The precipitate was filtered, washed with water and dried, recrystallized from methanol giving 0.34 g of title compound, melting at 237-41° C.
Example 4Trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-urea (compound A)
1.38 g (3 mmol) trans-4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl-amine dihydrochloride was suspended in dry dichloromethane (100 ml), triethylamine 1.72 ml, 12.4 mmol) was added and 0.34 g (1.14 mmol) triphosgene dissolved in dichloromethane was dropped in. After one hour stirring at room temperature ammonia (20% solution in methanol) was added and the stirring was continued for 20 hours. The mixture was evaporated. 20 ml water was added, the precipitate filtered, washed with water, dried. Recrystallizing the product from methanol gave 0.86 g trans-1-{4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-cyclohexyl}-urea melting above 250° C. This product was dissolved in dichloromethane (60 ml), then 10 ml (10 mmol) borontribromid solution (1M in CH2Cl2) was dropped in at 5° C. and the mixture stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. The reaction was monitored by TLC. 4 ml methanol was added and the mixture evaporated. 35 ml saturated NaHCO3 solution was added. The precipitate was filtered, washed with water and dried, recrystallized from methanol giving 0.37 g of title compound, melting at 195-8° C.
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Epelsiban
557296
GSK-557296
GSK-557296-B
(3R,6R)-3-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)-1-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione
(3R,6R)-6-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)-1-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-3-yl)-2-morpholin-4-yl-2-oxoethyl]piperazine-2,5-dione
(3R, 6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)- 1-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-[(1 S)-1-methylpropyl]-2,5- piperazinedione
Glaxo Group Limited INNOVATOR
Epelsiban (GSK-557,296-B)[1][2] is an oral drug which acts as a selective, sub-nanomolar (Ki=0.13 nM) oxytocin receptor antagonist with >31000-fold selectivity over the related vasopressin receptors and is being developed by GlaxoSmithKline for the treatment of premature ejaculation in men.[3][4]
benzenesulfonic acid;(3R,6R)-6-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)-1-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-3-yl)-2-morpholin-4-yl-2-oxoethyl]piperazine-2,5-dione,CAS 1159097-48-9
UNII-H629P9T4UN, GSK557296B, Epelsiban besylate (USAN), Epelsiban besylate [USAN], 1159097-48-9, H629P9T4UN
GSK-557296 is being developed in early clinical studies at GlaxoSmithKline for enhancement of embryo and or blastocyst implantation in women undergoing IVF treatment. The product has been in phase II clinical development for the treatment of premature ejaculation.
Preterm labor is a major clinical problem leading to death and disability in newborns and accounts for 10% of all births and causes 70% of all infant mortality and morbidity.
Oxytocin (OT) is a potent stimulant of uterine contractions and is responsible for the initiation of labor via the interaction with the OT receptors in the mammalian uterus. OT antagonists have been shown to inhibit uterine contractions and delay preterm delivery. So there is increasing interest in OT antagonists because of their potential application in the prevention of preterm labor. Although several tocolytics have already been approved in clinical practice, they have harmful maternal or fetal side effects.
The first clinically tested OT antagonist atosiban has a much more tolerable side effect profile and has recently been approved for use in Europe. However, atosiban is a peptide and a mixed OT/vasopressin V1a receptor antagonist that has to be given by iv infusion and is not suitable for long-term maintenance treatment, as it is not orally bioavailable.
Hence there has been considerable interest in overcoming the shortcomings of the peptide OT antagonists by identifying orally active nonpeptide OT antagonists with a higher degree of selectivity toward the vasopressin receptors (V1a, V1b, V2) with good oral bioavailability. Although several templates have been investigated as potential selective OT antagonists, few have achieved the required selectivity for the OT receptor vs the vasopressin receptors combined with the bioavailability and physical chemical properties required for an efficacious oral drug.
Therefore our objective was to design a potent, orally active OT antagonist with high levels of selectivity over the vasopressin receptor with good oral bioavailability in humans that would delay labor safely by greater than seven days and with improved infant outcome, as shown by a reduced combined morbidity score.
| Patent | Submitted | Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Compounds [US7919492] | 2010-12-02 | 2011-04-05 |
| Piperazinediones as Oxytocin Receptor Antagonists [US7550462] | 2007-11-01 | 2009-06-23 |
| Compounds [US8202864] | 2011-06-23 | 2012-06-19 |
| Novel compounds [US2009247541] | 2009-10-01 |
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PATENT
https://www.google.com/patents/US7919492
Example 3
Method A
(3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)-1-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione
as a white lyophilisate (88 mg, 23%) after freeze-drying from 1,4-dioxane
HPLC Rt=2.70 minutes (gradient 2); m/z [M+H]+=519
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.49 (d, 1H), 7.27-7.15 (m, 4H), 7.10 (d, 1H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.40 (d, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H), 4.01 (d, 1H), 3.74-3.52 (m, 5H), 3.28-3.07 (m, 5H), 2.97-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.79-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 1.65-1.53 (m, 1H), 0.98-0.80 (m, 2H), 0.70 (t, 3H), 0.45 (d, 3H).
Example 3
Method B
(3R,6R)-3-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)-1-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione
A suspension of {(3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-6-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]-2,5-dioxo-1-piperazinyl}(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)acetic acid hydrochloride (5.0 g, 10.3 mmol) (intermediate 5) in dry dichloromethane (50 ml) was treated with 1,1-carbonyldiimidazole (2.6 g, 16 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred under nitrogen for 18 hours. Morpholine (4.8 ml, 55 mmol) was added and the resultant solution was left to stand under nitrogen for 18 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the residue was separated between ethyl acetate and water. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulphate. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the residue was dissolved in dichloromethane. This was applied to a basic alumina cartridge (240 g) and eluted using a gradient of 0-7.5% methanol in diethyl ether (9CV), 7.5-10% methanol in diethyl ether (1CV) and 10% methanol in diethyl ether (1CV). The required fractions were combined and evaporated in vacuo to give (3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)-1-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione as a white solid (2.4 g, 45%).
HPLC Rt=2.72 minutes (gradient 2); m/z [M+H]+=519
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WO 2011051814
http://www.google.com/patents/WO2011051814A1?cl=en
This invention relates to novel crystalline forms of (3R, 6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1 H- inden-2-yl)-1 -[(1 R)-1 -(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-[(1 S)-1 – methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione benzenesulfonate salt, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in medicine. The benzenesulfonate salt of Compound A is represented by the following structure:
In one aspect, the present invention provides a crystalline form of {3R, 6R)-3- (2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-1 -[(1 -(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2- oxoethyl]-6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione benzenesulfonate, wherein said crystalline form provides an X-ray powder diffraction pattern substantially in accordance with Figure 1 .
In another aspect, the invention encompasses a crystalline form of (3R, 6R)-3- (2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-1 -[(1 -(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2- oxoethyl]-6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione benzenesulfonate, wherein said crystalline form is characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising the peaks:
In an additional aspect, the invention includes a crystalline form of {3R, 6R)-3- (2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-1 -[(1 R)-1 -(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2- oxoethyl]-6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione benzenesulfonate hydrate, wherein said compound is characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction pattern substantially in accordance with Figure 2.
In certain aspects, the invention encompasses a crystalline form of (3R, 6R)-3- (2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-1 -[(1 R)-1 -(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2- oxoethyl]-6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione benzenesulfonate hydrate, wherein said compound is characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction pattern substantially in accordance with Figure 2 In one aspect, the invention also provides a crystalline form of {3R, 6R)-3-(2,3- dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1 R)-1-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethyl]- 6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione benzenesulfonate hydrate, wherein said crystalline form is characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising the peaks:
Experimental
Process Scheme
Stage 4
Acetone / Water Recrystallisation
Compound A-form I Ste8e 5 Besylate salt
MW 676.83 Acetone / Water
Recrystallisation MW 676.83 Process description for isolation of Compound A-Form 1
Stage 0
methyl d-alloisoleucinate hydrochloride (Compound 2) was charged to ethyl acetate. A solution of potassium carbonate in water was then added. The mixture was then stirred vigorously at room temperature for 1 hour. The two layers were separated and the aqueous layer further extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layers were combined and washed with brine. The organic layers were then concentrated in vacuo and filtered to yield methyl D-alloisoleucinate (Compound 3) as a pale yellow oil.
Stage 1
2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinecarbaldehyde (Compound 4) in methanol at ambient temperature was treated with D-alloisoleucinate (Compound 3) in methanol followed by 2,2,2- trifluoroethanol and the reaction mixture was warmed to 40°C. When formation of the intermediate imine (methyl A/-[(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)methylidene]-D-alloisoleucine) was complete Compound 5 was added followed by 1-isocyano-2- [(phenylmethyl)oxy]benzene (Compound 6) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 40°C until formation of Compound 7 was deemed complete.
Stage 2
Palladium on carbon catalyst was treated with a solution of Compound 7 in methanol and 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol and diluted with acetic acid. The vessel was purged with nitrogen and the reaction mixture warmed to 50°C and hydrogenated at 4.0-4.5 barg. When the reaction was deemed complete it was cooled to ambient temperature and the catalyst removed by filtration and washed through with methanol. The organic solution of 2- {(3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5-dioxo-1-piperazinyl}- 2-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-/\/-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide (Compound 8) was concentrated at reduced pressure and then diluted with /‘so-propyl acetate and concentrated at reduced pressure.
The residue was diluted with /‘so-propyl acetate and washed with aqueous ammonia. The aqueous phase was separated and extracted into another portion of /‘so-propyl acetate. The combined organic phases were washed with water, concentrated by distillation at reduced pressure, diluted with /‘so-propyl acetate and concentrated by distillation at reduced pressure, to leave a concentrated solution of 2-{(3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5-dioxo-1 – piperazinyl}-2-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-/\/-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide (Compound 8). The product was finally dissolved in 1 ,4-dioxane for the next stage and stored into drums.
Stage 3 Solution of 2-{(3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5-dioxo-1 – piperazinyl}-2-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-/\/-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide (Compound 8) in 1 ,4-dioxane was treated with 1 ,1 ‘-carbonyl diimidazole at ambient temperature to form a solution containing (3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-1 -[1-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)- 2-oxo-2-(2-oxo-1 ,3-benzoxazol-3(2H)-yl)ethyl]-6-[(1 S)-1 -methylpropyl]-2,5- piperazinedione (Compound 9).
In a separate vessel morpholine in 1 ,4-dioxane was heated to 80-85°C. The solution containing (3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-2-yl)-1-[1 – (2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-oxo-2-(2-oxo-1 ,3-benzoxazol-3(2H)-yl)ethyl]-6-[(1 S)-1- methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione (Compound 9) was slowly added to the morpholine in 1 ,4-dioxane. The reaction mixture was stirred for one hour at 80-85°C and cooled before concentration by distillation at reduced pressure.
The concentrated solution of Compound A was diluted with /‘so-propyl acetate and washed with aqueous sodium hydroxide followed by water. The /so-propyl acetate solution of COMPOUND A was then concentrated by distillation at reduced pressure and cooled to ambient temperature. The concentrated solution of Compound A was then diluted with acetone and treated with benzenesulfonic acid and seed crystals were added and the reaction mixture stirred until crystallisation occurred. The slurry of Compound A besylate was heated to 50°C, a temperature cycle was performed, and finally the slurry was cooled to -10°C and isolated by filtration. The filter cake was washed with cold acetone (-10°C) to give Compound A besylate (intermediate grade) as a wet cake.
Yield: 44% from Compound 5
39% from Compound 5
Stage 4
Compound A besylate (intermediate grade wet cake, Compound A besylate ) was suspended in acetone (17.4 vol including acetone content of wet cake) and heated to 55- 60°C. Water (0.66 vol) was added until dissolution was observed. The reaction mixture was then filtered into another vessel and the lines washed through with acetone (3.2 vol). The temperature of the reaction mixture was adjusted to 45-50°C before the addition of seed crystals (0.00025wt). When crystallisation was complete the reaction mixture was cooled to 20-25°C and stirred at 20-25°C for 30mins.
The reaction mixture was heated to 45-50°C and stirred at 45-50°C for 30mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to 20-25°C and stirred at 20-25°C for 30mins. The reaction mixture was heated to 45-50°C and stirred at 45-50°C for 30mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to -3-2°C over 4.5 h and stirred for at least 1 h before the product was isolated by filtration. The wet cake was washed with acetone at 0°C (3 x 3.1 vol) and blown dry before being unloaded. COMPOUND A besylate was dried at 50°C under vacuum for 3 days. Compound A besylate was then milled. Yield: 66% Stage 5
Compound A besylate (OBU-D-02) was suspended in acetone (8 vol) and water (1 .1 vol) and heated to 48-52°C until dissolution was observed. The reaction mixture was then filtered into another vessel and the lines washed through with acetone (2 vol). The reaction mixture was cooled to 20-25°C before the addition of Form 1 seed crystals (0.0025wt). When crystallisation was complete the reaction mixture was cooled to 0-5°C over 1 h and stirred at 0-5°C for 30mins. The reaction mixture was heated to 20-25°C and stirred at 20-25°C for 30mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0-5°C over 1 h and stirred at 0-5°C for 30mins.
The reaction mixture was heated to 20-25°C and stirred at 20-25°C for 30mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to -12— 8°C over 3.5 h and stirred for 15 h before the product was isolated by filtration. The wet cake was washed with acetone at -10°C (2 x 3 vol) and blown dry before being unloaded. Compound A besylate was dried at ambient temperature under vacuum for 6 days with a wet nitrogen bleed to afford Form 1 . Compound A besylate was then milled. Yield: 67%
Recrystallisation of Compound A besylate anhydrate (Form 2)
Besylate salt ………………………………………………………………Besylate salt
C30H38 4O4■ C6H603S C30H38 4O4■
MW 676.83 MW 676.83
COMPOUND A besylate is charged to the vessel and treated with methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) (8vol) and water (0.35vol) and the solution heated until dissolution is observed (ca. 55-60°C). The solution is then filtered and recharged to the vessel. Pressure is then reduced to 650mbar and the reaction mixture heated further to distil out solvent. MEK is added at the same rate as solvent is removed by distillation keeping the reaction mixture volume constant. After 4 volumes of MEK have been added the reaction mixture is treated with Form 2 seed crystals (2%wt) and the distillation continued in the same manner until another 7 volumes of MEK has been added. The vacuum is then released to an atmospheric pressure of nitrogen and the temperature of the reaction mixture adjusted to 65°C. The reaction mixture is then filtered and washed with pre heated MEK (2vol at 65°C). The purified COMPOUND A besylate anhydrate is then sucked dry and dried further in a vacuum oven at 65°C at l OOmbar with a nitrogen bleed. Yield 89%
NMR data is the same for Forms 1 and 2.
1 H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d6) 5ppm 0.71-0.80(m, 6H) 0.87-0.98(m, 1 H) 1 .31 (br. S, 1 H) 1.69(br. S, 1 H) 2.68(s, 3H) 2.69(s, 3H) 2.72-2.79(m, 1 H) 2.80-2.87(m, 1 H) 2.88-3.01 (m, 3H) 3.18-3.25(m, 1 H) 3.27-3.33(m, 1 H) 3.38-3.46(m, 1 H) 3.47-3.52(m, 1 H)3.53-3.57(m, 1 H) 3.60-3.71 (m, 3H) 3.83(dd, J=9.46,3.15 Hz, 1 H) 3.89 (br. S, 1 H)6.10(br. S, 1 H) 7.1 1 – 7.14(m, 2H) 7.19-7.23(m, 2H) 7.30-7.35(m, 3H)7.59-7.63(m, 2H) 7.67(d, J=7.25Hz, 1 H) 8.12(br. S, 1 H) 8.50(d, J=3.78Hz, 1 H)
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PAPER
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jm201287w
A six-stage stereoselective synthesis of indanyl-7-(3′-pyridyl)-(3R,6R,7R)-2,5-diketopiperazines oxytocin antagonists from indene is described. SAR studies involving mono- and disubstitution in the 3′-pyridyl ring and variation of the 3-isobutyl group gave potent compounds (pKi > 9.0) with good aqueous solubility. Evaluation of the pharmacokinetic profile in the rat, dog, and cynomolgus monkey of those derivatives with low cynomolgus monkey and human intrinsic clearance gave 2′,6′-dimethyl-3′-pyridyl R–sec-butyl morpholine amide Epelsiban (69), a highly potent oxytocin antagonist (pKi = 9.9) with >31000-fold selectivity over all three human vasopressin receptors hV1aR, hV2R, and hV1bR, with no significant P450 inhibition. Epelsiban has low levels of intrinsic clearance against the microsomes of four species, good bioavailability (55%) and comparable potency to atosiban in the rat, but is 100-fold more potent than the latter in vitro and was negative in the genotoxicity screens with a satisfactory oral safety profile in female rats.
(3R,6R)-3-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)-1-(2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]-2,5-piperazinedione (69 EPELSIBAN)
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| (3R,6R)-3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1-[(1R)-1-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-3-yl)-2-(morpholin-4-yl)-2-oxoethyl]-6-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]piperazine-2,5-dione | |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 872599-83-2 1159097-48-9 (besylate) |
| ATC code | None |
| PubChem | CID 11634973 |
| ChemSpider | 9809717 |
| KEGG | D10117 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C30H38N4O4 |
| Molecular mass | 518.6 g/mol |
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| EP2005006760W | Title not available | ||||
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| US8742099 | May 20, 2013 | Jun 3, 2014 | Glaxo Group Limited | Compounds |
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