Method of treating cancer using FPT inhibitors and antineoplastic agents

BACKGROUND

[0002] WO 98/54966 published Dec. 10, 1998 discloses methods of treating cancer by administering at least two therapeutic agents selected from a group consisting of a compound which is an antineoplastic agent and a compound which is an inhibitor of prenyl-protein transferase (e.g., a farnesyl protein transferase inhibitor).

[0003] Farnesyl Protein Transferase (FPT) Inhibitors are known in the art, see for example U.S. Pat. No. 5,874,442 issued Feb. 23, 1999. Methods of treating proliferative diseases (e.g., cancers) by administering an FPT inhibitor in conjunction with an antineoplastic agent and/or radiation therapy are also known, see for example U.S. Pat. No. 6,096,757 issued Aug. 1, 2000.

[0004] Shih et al., “The farnesyl protein transferase inhibitor SCH66336 synergizes with taxanes in vitro and enhances their antitumor activity in vivo”, Cancer Chemother Pharmacol (2000) 46: 387-393 discloses a study of the combination of SCH 66336 with paclitaxel, and SCH 66336 with docetaxel on certain cancer cell lines.

[0005] WO 01/45740 published Jun. 28, 2001 discloses a method of treating cancer (breast cancer) comprising administering a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and at least one farnesyl transferase inhibitor (FTI). FTI-277 is the exemplified FTI.

[0006] The WEB site http://www.osip.com/press/pr/Jul. 25, 2001 discloses a press release of OSI Pharmaceuticals. The press release announces the initiation of a Phase III clinical trial evaluating the use of the epidermal growth factor inhibitor Tarceva (TM) (OSI-774) in combination with Carboplatin (Paraplatin®) and Paclitaxel (Taxol®) for the treatment of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer.

[0007] The WEB site http://cancertrials.nci.nih.gov/types/lung/iressa12100.html in a disclosure posted Dec. 14, 2000 discloses the following list of open clinical trials for advanced (stage IIIB and IV) non-small cell lung cancer, from NCI's clinical trials database:

[0008] (1) phase III Randomized Study of ZD 1839 (IRESSA, an epidermal growth factor inhibitor) combined with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin in chemotherapy-naïve patients with Stage IIIB or IV non-small cell lung cancer; and

[0009] (2) phase III Randomized Study of ZD 1839 (IRESSA, an epidermal growth factor inhibitor) combined with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in chemotherapy-naïve patients with Stage IIIB or IV non-small cell lung cancer.

[0010] WO 01/56552 published Aug. 9, 2001 discloses the use of an FPT inhibitor for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating advanced breast cancer. The FPT inhibitor may be used in combination with one or more other treatments for advanced breast cancer especially endocrine therapy such as an antiestrogen agent such as an estrogen receptor antagonist (e.g., tamoxifen) or a selective estrogen receptor modulator or an aromatase inhibitor. Other anti-cancer agents which may be employed include, amongst others, platinum coordination compounds (such as Cisplatin or Carboplatin), taxanes (such as Paclitaxel or Docetaxel), anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives (such as Gemcitabine), and HER2 antibodies (such as Trastzumab).

[0011] WO 01/62234 published Aug. 30, 2001 discloses a method of treatment and dosing regimen for treating mammalian tumors by the discontinuous administration of a farnesyl transferase inhibitor over an abbreviated one to five day dosing schedule. Disclosed is a regimen wherein the farnesyl protein transferase inhibitor is administered over a one to five day period followed by at least two weeks without treatment. It is disclosed that in previous studies farnesyl protein transferase inhibitors have been shown to inhibit the growth of mammalian tumors when administered as a twice daily dosing schedule. It is further disclosed that the administration of a farnesyl protein transferase inhibitor in a single dose daily for one to five days produced a marked suppression of tumor growth lasting one to at least 21 days. It is also disclosed that the FTI may be used in combination with one or more other anti-cancer agents such as, platinum coordination compounds (e.g., Cisplatin or Carboplatin), taxane compounds (e.g., Paclitaxel or Docetaxel), anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives (e.g., Gemcitabine), HER2 antibodies (e.g., Trastzumab), and estrogen receptor antagonists or selective estrogen receptor modulators (e.g., Tamoxifen).

[0012] WO 01/64199 published Sep. 7, 2001 discloses a combination of particular FPT inhibitors with taxane compounds (e.g., Paclitaxel or Docetaxel) useful in the treatment of cancer.

[0013] Those skilled in the art have a continued interest in finding specific combinations of compounds that would provide more effective cancer treatments. A welcome contribution to the art would be a method of treating cancer using specific combinations of compounds that results in increased survival rates of patients with cancer. This invention provides such a contribution.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0014] This invention provides a method of treating cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an FPT inhibitor and therapeutically effective amounts of at least two different antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of: (1) taxanes, (2) platinum coordinator compounds, (3) epidermal growth factor (EGF) inhibitors that are antibodies, (4) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules, (5) vascular endolithial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors that are antibodies, (6) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules, (7) estrogen receptor antagonists or selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), (8) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives, (9) epothilones, (10) topoisomerase inhibitors, (11) vinca alkaloids, (12) antibodies that are inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins; (13) small molecules that are inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins; (14) folate antagonists; (15) ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors; (16) anthracyclines; (17) biologics; (18) thalidomide (or related imid); and (19) Gleevec.

[0015] This invention also provides a method of treating cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of an FPT inhibitor and an antineoplastic agent selected from the group consisting of: (1) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies, (2) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules, (3) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies, and (4) VEGF inhibitors that are small molecules. Radiation therapy can also be used in conjunction with the above combination therapy, i.e., the above method using a combination of FPT inhibitor and antineoplastic agent can also comprise the administration of a therapeutically effect amount of radiation.

[0016] This invention also provides a method of treating leukemias (e.g., acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)) in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of an FPT inhibitor and: (1) Gleevec and interferon to treat CML; (2) Gleevec and pegylated interferon to treat CML; (3) an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative (e.g., Ara-C) to treat AML; or (4) an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative (e.g., Ara-C) in combination with an anthracycline to treat AML.

[0017] This invention also provides a method of treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of an FPT inhibitor and: (1) a biologic (e.g., Rituxan); (2) a biologic (e.g., Rituxan) and an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative (e.g., Fludarabine); or (3) Genasense (antisense to BCL-2).

[0018] This invention also provides a method of treating multiple myeloma in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of an FPT inhibitor and: (1) a proteosome inhibitor (e.g., PS-341 from Millenium); or (2) Thalidomide (or related imid).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] As used herein, unless indicated otherwise, the term “AUC” means “Area Under the Curve”.

[0020] As used herein, unless indicated otherwise, the term “effective amount” means a therapeutically effective amount. For example, the amount of the compound (or drug), or radiation, that results in: (a) the reduction, alleviation or disappearance of one or more symptoms caused by the cancer, (b) the reduction of tumor size, (c) the elimination of the tumor, and/or (d) long-term disease stabilization (growth arrest) of the tumor. For example, in the treatment of lung cancer (e.g., non small cell lung cancer) a therapeutically effective amount is that amount that alleviates or eliminates cough, shortness of breath and/or pain. Also, for example, a therapeutically effective amount of the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is that amount which results in the reduction of farnesylation. The reduction in farnesylation may be determined by the analysis of pharmacodynamic markers such as Prelamin A and HDJ-2 (DNAJ-2) using techniques well known in the art.

[0021] As used herein, unless indicated otherwise, the term “different” as used in the phrase “different antineoplastic agents” means that the agents are not the same compound or structure. Preferably, “different” as used in the phrase “different antineoplastic agents” means not from the same class of antineoplastic agents. For example, one antineoplastic agent is a taxane, and another antineoplastic agent is a platinum coordinator compound.

[0022] As used herein, unless indicated otherwise, the term “compound” with reference to the antineoplastic agents includes the agents that are antibodies.

[0023] As used herein, unless indicated otherwise, the term “consecutively” means one following the other.

[0024] As used herein, unless indicated otherwise, the term “concurrently” means at the same time.

[0025] As described herein, unless otherwise indicated, the use of a drug or compound in a specified period (e.g., once a week, or once every three weeks, etc.,) is per treatment cycle.

[0026] The methods of this invention are directed to the use of a combination of drugs (compounds) for the treatment of cancer, i.e., this invention is directed to a combination therapy for the treatment of cancer. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the drugs are generally administered individually as a pharmaceutical composition. The use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising more than one drug is within the scope of this invention.

[0027] The antineoplastic agents are usually administered in the dosage forms that are readily available to the skilled clinician, and are generally administered in their normally prescribed amounts (as for example, the amounts described in the Physician's Desk Reference, 55th Edition, 2001, or the amounts described in the manufacture's literature for the use of the agent).

[0028] For example, the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 can be administered orally as a capsule, and the antineoplastic agents can be administered intravenously, usually as an IV solution. The use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising more than one drug is within the scope of this invention.

[0029] This invention provides a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0030] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0031] (b) at least two different antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of:

[0032] (1) taxanes;

[0033] (2) platinum coordinator compounds;

[0034] (3) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0035] (4) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0036] (5) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0037] (6) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0038] (7) estrogen receptor antagonists or selective estrogen receptor modulators;

[0039] (8) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives;

[0040] (9) epothilones;

[0041] (10) topoisomerase inhibitors;

[0042] (11) vinca alkaloids;

[0043] (12) antibodies that are inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins;

[0044] (13) small molecule inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins;

[0045] (14) folate antagonists;

[0046] (15) ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors;

[0047] (16) anthracyclines;

[0048] (17) biologics;

[0049] (18) Thalidomide (or related Imid); and

[0050] (19) Gleevec.

[0051] This invention provides a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0052] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0053] (b) at least two different antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of:

[0054] (1) taxanes;

[0055] (2) platinum coordinator compounds;

[0056] (3) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0057] (4) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0058] (5) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0059] (6) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0060] (7) estrogen receptor antagonists or selective estrogen receptor modulators;

[0061] (8) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives;

[0062] (9) epothilones;

[0063] (10) topoisomerase inhibitors;

[0064] (11) vinca alkaloids;

[0065] (12) antibodies that are inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins;

[0066] (13) small molecule inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins;

[0067] (14) folate antagonists;

[0068] (15) ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors;

[0069] (16) anthracyclines;

[0070] (17) biologics; and

[0071] (18) Thalidomide (or related Imid). This invention provides a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0072] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0073] (b) at least two different antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of:

[0074] (1) taxanes;

[0075] (2) platinum coordinator compounds;

[0076] (3) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0077] (4) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0078] (5) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0079] (6) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0080] (7) estrogen receptor antagonists or selective estrogen receptor modulators;

[0081] (8) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives;

[0082] (9) epothilones;

[0083] (10) topoisomerase inhibitors;

[0084] (11) vinca alkaloids;

[0085] (12) antibodies that are inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins;

[0086] (13) small molecule inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins;

[0087] (14) folate antagonists;

[0088] (15) ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors;

[0089] (16) anthracyclines; and

[0090] (17) biologics.

[0091] This invention provides a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0092] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0093] (b) at least two different antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of:

[0094] (1) taxanes;

[0095] (2) platinum coordinator compounds;

[0096] (3) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0097] (4) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0098] (5) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0099] (6) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0100] (7) estrogen receptor antagonists or selective estrogen receptor modulators;

[0101] (8) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives;

[0102] (9) epothilones;

[0103] (10) topoisomerase inhibitors;

[0104] (11) vinca alkaloids;

[0105] (12) antibodies that are inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins; and

[0106] (13) small molecule inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins.

[0107] This invention also provides a method of treating non small cell lung cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0108] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0109] (b) at least two different antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of:

[0110] (1) taxanes;

[0111] (2) platinum coordinator compounds;

[0112] (3) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0113] (4) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0114] (5) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0115] (6) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0116] (7) estrogen receptor antagonists or selective estrogen receptor modulators;

[0117] (8) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives;

[0118] (9) epothilones;

[0119] (10) topoisomerase inhibitors;

[0120] (11) vinca alkaloids;

[0121] (12) antibodies that are inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins; and

[0122] (13) small molecule inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins.

[0123] This invention also provides a method of treating non small cell lung cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0124] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0125] (b) at least two different antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of:

[0126] (1) taxanes;

[0127] (2) platinum coordinator compounds;

[0128] (3) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives;

[0129] (4) topoisomerase inhibitors; and

[0130] (5) vinca alkaloids.

[0131] This invention also provides a method of treating non small cell lung cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0132] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0;

[0133] (b) Carboplatin; and

[0134] (c) Paclitaxel.

[0135] This invention also provides a method of treating non small cell lung cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0136] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0;

[0137] (b) Cisplatin; and

[0138] (c) Gemcitabine.

[0139] This invention also provides a method of treating non small cell lung cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0140] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0;

[0141] (b) Carboplatin; and

[0142] (c) Gemcitabine.

[0143] This invention also provides a method of treating non small cell lung cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0144] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0;

[0145] (b) Carboplatin; and

[0146] (c) Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®).

[0147] This invention also provides a method of treating cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0148] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0149] (b) an antineoplastic agent selected from the group consisting of:

[0150] (1) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies;

[0151] (2) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules;

[0152] (3) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies; and

[0153] (4) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules.

[0154] This invention also provides a method of treating squamous cell cancer of the head and neck, in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0155] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0156] (b) one or more antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of:

[0157] (1) taxanes; and

[0158] (2) platinum coordinator compounds.

[0159] This invention also provides a method of treating squamous cell cancer of the head and neck, in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0160] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0161] (b) at least two different antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of:

[0162] (1) taxanes;

[0163] (2) platinum coordinator compounds; and

[0164] (3) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives (e.g., 5-Fluorouracil).

[0165] This invention also provides a method of treating CML in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0166] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0;

[0167] (b) Gleevec; and

[0168] (c) Interferon (e.g., Intron-A).

[0169] This invention also provides a method of treating CML in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0170] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0;

[0171] (b) Gleevec; and

[0172] (c) Pegylated Interferon (e.g., Peg-Intron, and Pegasys).

[0173] This invention also provides a method of treating AML in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0174] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0175] (b) an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative (e.g., Cytarabine (i.e., Ara-C)).

[0176] This invention also provides a method of treating AML in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0177] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0;

[0178] (b) an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative (e.g., Cytarabine (i.e., Ara-C)); and

[0179] (c) an anthracycline.

[0180] This invention also provides a method of treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0181] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0182] (b) Rituximab (Rituxan).

[0183] This invention also provides a method of treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0184] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0;

[0185] (b) Rituximab (Rituxan); and

[0186] (c) an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative (e.g., Fludarabine (i.e., F-ara-A).

[0187] This invention also provides a method of treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0188] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0189] (b) Genasense (antisense to BCL-2).

[0190] This invention also provides a method of treating multiple myeloma in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0191] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0192] (b) a proteosome inhibitor (e.g., PS-341 (Millenium)).

[0193] This invention also provides a method of treating multiple myeloma in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0194] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0195] (b) Thalidomide or related imid.

[0196] This invention also provides a method of treating multiple myeloma in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0197] (a) an FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0; and

[0198] (b) Thalidomide.

[0199] This invention is also directed to the methods of treating cancer described herein, particularly those described above, wherein in addition to the administration of the FPT inhibitor and antineoplastic agents radiation therapy is also administered prior to, during, or after the treatment cycle.

[0200] The FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 and the antineoplastic agents are administered in therapeutically effective dosages to obtain clinically acceptable results, e.g., reduction or elimination of symptoms or of the tumor. Thus, the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 and antineoplastic agents can be administered concurrently or consecutively in a treatment protocol. The administration of the antineoplastic agents can be made according to treatment protocols already known in the art.

[0201] The FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 and antineoplastic agents are administered in a treatment protocol that usually lasts one to seven weeks, and is repeated typically from 6 to 12 times. Generally the treatment protocol lasts one to four weeks. Treatment protocols of one to three weeks may also be used. A treatment protocol of one to two weeks may also be used. During this treatment protocol or cycle the FPT inhibitor is administered daily while the antineoplastic agents are administered one or more times a week. Generally, the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 can be administered daily (i.e., once per day), preferably twice per day, and the antineoplastic agent is administered once a week or once every three weeks. For example, the taxanes (e.g., Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) or Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®)) can be administered once a week or once every three weeks.

[0202] However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that treatment protocols can be varied according to the needs of the patient. Thus, the combination of compounds (drugs) used in the methods of this invention can be administered in variations of the protocols described above. For example, the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 can be administered discontinuously rather than continuously during the treatment cycle. Thus, for example, during the treatment cycle the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 can be administered daily for a week and then discontinued for a week, with this administration repeating during the treatment cycle. Or the FPT inhibitor can be administered daily for two weeks and discontinued for a week, with this administration repeating during the treatment cycle. Thus, the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 can be administered daily for one or more weeks during the cycle and discontinued for one or more weeks during the cycle, with this pattern of administration repeating during the treatment cycle. This discontinuous treatment can also be based upon numbers of days rather than a full week. For example, daily dosing for 1 to 6 days, no dosing for 1 to 6 days with this pattern repeating during the treatment protocol. The number of days (or weeks) wherein the FPT inhibitor is not dosed does not have to equal the number of days (or weeks) wherein the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is dosed. Usually, if a discontinuous dosing protocol is used, the number of days or weeks that the FPT inhibitor is dosed is at least equal or greater than the number of days or weeks that the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is not dosed.

[0203] The antineoplastic agent could be given by bolus or continuous infusion. The antineoplastic agent could be given daily to once every week, or once every two weeks, or once every three weeks, or once every four weeks during the treatment cycle. If administered daily during a treatment cycle, this daily dosing can be discontinuous over the number of weeks of the treatment cycle. For example, dosed for a week (or a number of days), no dosing for a week (or a number of days, with the pattern repeating during the treatment cycle.

[0204] The FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered orally, preferably as a solid dosage form, more preferably a capsule, and while the total therapeutically effective daily dose can be administered in one to four, or one to two divided doses per day, generally, the therapeutically effective dose is given once or twice a day, preferably twice a day. The FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 can be administered in an amount of about 50 to about 400 mg once per day, and can be administered in an amount of about 50 to about 300 mg once per day. The FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is generally administered in an amount of about 50 to about 350 mg twice a day, usually 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day.

[0205] If the patient is responding, or is stable, after completion of the therapy cycle, the therapy cycle can be repeated according to the judgment of the skilled clinician. Upon completion of the therapy cycles, the patient can be continued on the FPT inhibitor at the same dose that was administered in the treatment protocol, or, if the dose was less than 200 mg twice a day, the dose can be raised to 200 mg twice a day. This maintenance dose can be continued until the patient progresses or can no longer tolerate the dose (in which case the dose can be reduced and the patient can be continued on the reduced dose).

[0206] The antineoplastic agents used with the FPT inhibitor are administered in their normally prescribed dosages during the treatment cycle (i.e., the antineoplastic agents are administered according to the standard of practice for the administration of these drugs). For example: (a) about 30 to about 300 mg/m2 for the taxanes; (b) about 30 to about 100 mg/m2 for Cisplatin; (c) AUC of about 2 to about 8 for Carboplatin; (d) about 2 to about 4 mg/m2 for EGF inhibitors that are antibodies; (e) about 50 to about 500 mg/m2 for EGF inhibitors that are small molecules; (f) about 1 to about 10 mg/m2 for VEGF kinase inhibitors that are antibodies; (g) about 50 to about 2400 mg/m2 for VEGF inhibitors that are small molecules; (h) about 1 to about 20 mg for SERMs; (i) about 500 to about 1250 mg/m2 for the anti-tumor nucleosides 5-Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine and Capecitabine; (j) for the anti-tumor nucleoside Cytarabine (Ara-C) 100-200 mg/m2/day for 7 to 10 days every 3 to 4 weeks, and high doses for refractory leukemia and lymphoma, i.e., 1 to 3 gm/m2 for one hour every 12 hours for 4-8 doses every 3 to four weeks; (k) for the anti-tumor nucleoside Fludarabine (F-ara-A) 10-25 mg/m2/day every 3 to 4 weeks; (l) for the anti-tumor nucleoside Decitabine 30 to 75 mg/m2 for three days every 6 weeks for a maximum of 8 cycles; (m) for the anti-tumor nucleoside Chlorodeoxyadenosine (CdA, 2-CdA) 0.05-0.1 mg/kg/day as continuous infusion for up to 7 days every 3 to 4 weeks; (n) about 1 to about 100 mg/m2 for epothilones; (o) about 1 to about 350 mg/m2 for topoisomerase inhibitors; (p) about 1 to about 50 mg/m2 for vinca alkaloids; (q) for the folate antagonist Methotrexate (MTX) 20-60 mg/m2 by oral, IV or IM every 3 to 4 weeks, the intermediate dose regimen is 80-250 mg/m2 IV over 60 minutes every 3 to 4 weeks, and the high dose regimen is 250-1000 mg/m2 IV given with leucovorin every 3 to 4 weeks; (r) for the folate antagonist Premetrexed (Alimta) 300-600 mg/m2 (10 minutes IV infusion day 1) every 3 weeks; (s) for the ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor Hydroxyurea (HU) 20-50 mg/kg/day (as needed to bring blood cell counts down); (t) the platinum coordinator compound Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) 50-100 mg/m2 every 3 to 4 weeks (preferably used for solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer and ovarian cancer); (u) for the anthracycline Daunorubicin 10-50 mg/m2/day IV for 3-5 days every 3 to 4 weeks; (v) for the anthracycline Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 50-100 mg/m2 IV continuous infusion over 1-4 days every 3 to 4 weeks, or 10-40 mg/m2 IV weekly; (w) for the anthracycline Idarubicin 10-30 mg/m2 daily for 1-3 days as a slow IV infusion over 10-20 minutes every 3 to 4 weeks; (x) for the biologic interferon (Intron-A, Roferon) 5 to 20 million IU three times per week; (y) for the biologic pegylated interferon (Peg-intron, Pegasys) 3 to 4 micrograms/kg/day chronic sub cutaneous (until relapse or loss of activity); and (z) for the biologic Rituximab (Rituxan) (antibody used for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) 200-400 mg/m2 IV weekly over 4-8 weeks for 6 months.

[0207] Gleevec can be used orally in an amount of about 200 to about 800 mg/day.

[0208] Thalidomide (and related imids) can be used orally in amounts of about 200 to about 800 mg/day, and can be contiuously dosed or used until releapse or toxicity. See for example Mitsiades et al., “Apoptotic signaling induced by immunomodulatory thalidomide analoqs in human multiple myeloma cells;therapeutic implications”, Blood, 99(12):4525-30, Jun. 15, 2002.

[0209] For example, Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) can be administered once per week in an amount of about 50 to about 100 mg/m2 with about 60 to about 80 mg/m2 being preferred. In another example Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) can be administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 150 to about 250 mg/m2 with about 175 to about 225 mg/m2 being preferred.

[0210] In another example, Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) can be administered once per week in an amount of about 10 to about 45 mg/m2. In another example Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) can be administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 50 to about 100 mg/m2.

[0211] In another example Cisplatin can be administered once per week in an amount of about 20 to about 40 mg/m2. In another example Cisplatin can be administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 60 to about 100 mg/m2.

[0212] In another example Carboplatin can be administered once per week in an amount to provide an AUC of about 2 to about 3. In another example Carboplatin can be administered once every three weeks in an amount to provide an AUC of about 5 to about 8.

[0213] Thus, in one example (e.g., treating non small cell lung cancer):

[0214] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0215] (2) Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) is administered once per week in an amount of about 50 to about 100 mg/m2 with about 60 to about 80 mg/m2 being preferred; and

[0216] (3) Carboplatin is administered once per week in an amount to provide an AUC of about 2 to about 3.

[0217] In another example (e.g., treating non small cell lung cancer):

[0218] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0219] (2) Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) is administered once per week in an amount of about 50 to about 100 mg/m2 with about 60 to about 80 mg/m2 being preferred; and

[0220] (3) Cisplatin is administered once per week in an amount of about 20 to about 40 mg/m2.

[0221] In another example (e.g., treating non small cell lung cancer):

[0222] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0223] (2) Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) is administered once per week in an amount of about 10 to about 45 mg/m2; and

[0224] (3) Carboplatin is administered once per week in an amount to provide an AUC of about 2 to about 3.

[0225] In another example (e.g., treating non small cell lung cancer):

[0226] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0227] (2) Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) is administered once per week in an amount of about 10 to about 45 mg/m2; and

[0228] (3) Cisplatin is administered once per week in an amount of about 20 to about 40 mg/m2.

[0229] Thus, in one example (e.g., treating non small cell lung cancer):

[0230] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0231] (2) Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) is administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 150 to about 250 mg/m2, with about 175 to about 225 mg/m2 being preferred; and

[0232] (3) Carboplatin is administered once every three weeks in an amount to provide an AUC of about 5 to about 8, and preferably 6.

[0233] In a preferred example of treating non small cell lung cancer:

[0234] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0235] (2) Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) is administered once every three weeks in an amount of 175 mg/m2; and

[0236] (3) Carboplatin is administered once every three weeks in an amount to provide an AUC of 6.

[0237] In another example (e.g., treating non small cell lung cancer):

[0238] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0239] (2) Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) is administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 150 to about 250 mg/m2, with about 175 to about 225 mg/m2 being preferred; and

[0240] (3) Cisplatin is administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 60 to about 100 mg/m2.

[0241] In another example (e.g., treating non small cell lung cancer):

[0242] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0243] (2) Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) is administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 50 to about 100 mg/m2; and

[0244] (3) Carboplatin is administered once every three weeks in an amount to provide an AUC of about 5 to about 8.

[0245] In another example (e.g., treating non small cell lung cancer):

[0246] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0247] (2) Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) is administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 50 to about 100 mg/m2; and

[0248] (3) Cisplatin is administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 60 to about 100 mg/m2.

[0249] In a preferred example for treating non small cell lung cancer using the FPT inhibitor, Docetaxel and Carboplatin:

[0250] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day;

[0251] (2) Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) is administered once every three weeks in an amount of about 75 mg/m2; and

[0252] (3) Carboplatin is administered once every three weeks in an amount to provide an AUC of about 6.

[0253] In the above examples the Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) and cisplatin, the Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) and carboplatin, the Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) and carboplatin, or the Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) and cisplatin are preferably administered on the same day.

[0254] In another example (e.g., CML):

[0255] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 100 mg to about 200 mg administered twice a day;

[0256] (2) Gleevec is administered in an amount of about 400 to about 800 mg/day orally; and

[0257] (3) Interferon (Intron-A) is administered in an amount of about 5 to about 20 million IU three times per week.

[0258] In another example (e.g., CML):

[0259] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 100 mg to about 200 mg administered twice a day;

[0260] (2) Gleevec is administered in an amount of about 400 to about 800 mg/day orally; and

[0261] (3) Pegylated interferon (Peg-Intron or Pegasys) is administered in an amount of about 3 to about 6 micrograms/kg/day.

[0262] In another example (e.g., non-Hodgkin's lymphoma):

[0263] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day; and

[0264] (2) Genasense (antisense to BCL-2) is administered as a continuous IV infusion at a dose of about 2 to about 5 mg/kg/day (e.g., 3 mg/kg/day) for 5 to 7 days every 3 to 4 weeks.

[0265] In another example (e.g., multiple myeloma):

[0266] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day; and

[0267] (2) the proteosome inhibitor (e.g., PS-341—Millenium) is administered in an amount of about 1.5 mg/m2 twice weekly for two consecutive weeks with a one week rest period.

[0268] In another example (e.g., multiple myeloma):

[0269] (1) the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 is administered in an amount of about 50 mg to about 200 mg twice a day, preferably, about 75 mg to about 125 mg administered twice a day, and most preferably about 100 mg administered twice a day; and

[0270] (2) the Thalidomide (or related imid) is administered orally in an amount of about 200 to about 800 mg/day, with dosing being continuous until relapse or toxicity.

[0271] If the patient is responding, or is stable, after completion of the therapy cycle, the therapy cycle can be repeated according the judgment of the skilled clinician. Upon completion of the therapy cycles, the patient can be continued on the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 at the same dose that was administered in the treatment protocol, or, if the dose was less than 200mg twice a day, the dose can be raised to 200 mg twice a day. This maintenance dose can be continued until the patient progresses or can no longer tolerate the dose (in which case the dose can be reduced and the patient can be continued on the reduced dose).

[0272] The cancers which can be treated in the methods of this invention include, but are not limited to: lung cancers (e.g., non small cell lung cancer), head and/or neck cancers (e.g. squamous cell cancer of the head or neck), ovarian cancers, breast cancers, bladder cancers, and prostate cancers.

[0273] Cancers which may be treated by the methods of this invention are: colorectal cancers, pancreatic cancers, thyroid follicular cancers, anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), CMML (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia), AML, ALL (acute lymphoid leukemia, e.g., ALL PH+), CML, myeloma (e.g., multiple myeloma), cancers of mesenchymal origin (e.g., fibrosarcomas and rhabdomyosarcomas), melanomas, teratocarcinomas, neuroblastomas, gliomas, kidney carcinomas and hepatomas.

[0274] Antineoplastic agents that can be used in combination with the FPT inhibitor of formula 1.0 are:

[0275] (1) taxanes such as paclitaxel Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®) and/or docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®);

[0276] (2) platinum coordinator compounds, such as, for example, Carboplatin, Cisplatin and Oxaliplatin;

[0277] (3) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies, such as: HER2 antibodies (such as, for example trastuzumab (Herceptin®), Genentech, Inc.), Cetuximab (Erbitux, IMC-C225, ImClone Systems), EMD 72000 (Merck KGaA), anti-EFGR monoclonal antibody ABX (Abgenix), TheraCIM-h-R3 (Center of Molecular Immunology), monoclonal antibody 425 (Merck KGaA), monoclonal antibody ICR-62 (ICR, Sutton, England); Herzyme (Elan Pharmaceutical Technologies and Ribozyme Pharmaceuticals), PKI 166 (Novartis), EKB 569 (Wyeth-Ayerst), GW 572016 (GlaxoSmithKline), CI 1033 (Pfizer Global Research and Development), Trastuzmab-maytansinoid conjugate (Genentech, Inc.), Mitumomab (Imclone Systems and Merck KGaA) and Melvax II (Imclone Systems and Merck KgaA);

[0278] (4) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules, such as, Tarceva (TM) (OSI-774, OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), and Iressa (ZD 1839, Astra Zeneca);

[0279] (5) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies such as: Bevacizumab (Genentech, Inc.), and IMC-1C11 (ImClone Systems), DC 101 (a KDR VEGF Receptor 2 from ImClone Systems);

[0280] (6) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules such as SU 5416 and SU 6688 (both from Sugen, Inc.);

[0281] (7) estrogen receptor antagonists or selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), such as Tamoxifen, Idoxifene, Raloxifene, trans-2,3-dihydroraloxifene, Levormeloxifene, Droloxifene, MDL 103,323, and Acolbifene (Schering Corp.);

[0282] (8) anti-tumor nucleoside derivatives such as 5-Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine or Capecitabine;

[0283] (9) epothilones such as BMS-247550 (Bristol-Myers Squibb), and EPO906 (Novartis Pharmaceuticals);

[0284] (10) topoisomerase inhibitors such as Topotecan (Glaxo SmithKline), and Camptosar (Pharmacia);

[0285] (11) vinca alkaloids, such as, Navelbine (Anvar and Fabre, France), Vincristine and Vinblastine;

[0286] (12) antibodies that are inhibitors of αVβ3 integrins, such as, LM-609 (see, Clinical Cancer Research, Vol. 6, page 3056-3061, August 2000, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference thereto);

[0287] (13) folate antagonists, such as Methotrexate (MTX), and Premetrexed (Alimta);

[0288] (14) ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors, such as Hydroxyurea (HU);

[0289] (15) anthracyclines, such as Daunorubicin, Doxorubicin (Adriamycin), and Idarubicin; and

[0290] (16) biologics, such as Interferon (e.g., Intron-A and Roferon), Pegylated Interferon (e.g., Peg-Intron and Pegasys), and Rituximab (Rituxan, antibody used for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma).

[0291] Preferred antineoplastic agents are selected from the group consisting of: Paclitaxel, Docetaxel, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Gemcitabine, Tamoxifen, Herceptin, Cetuximab, Tarceva, Iressa, Bevacizumab, Navelbine, IMC-1C11, SU5416 and SU6688. Most preferred antineoplastic agents are selected from the group consisting of: Paclitaxel, Docetaxel, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Navelbine, Gemcitabine, and Herceptin.

[0292] In general when more than one antineoplastic agent is used in the methods of this invention, the antineoplastic agents are administered on the same day either concurrently or consecutively in their standard dosage form. For example, the antineoplastic agents are usually administered intravenously, preferably by an IV drip using IV solutions well known in the art (e.g., isotonic saline (0.9% NaCl) or dextrose solution (e.g., 5% dextrose)).

[0293] When two or more antineoplastic agents are used, the antineoplastic agents are generally administered on the same day; however, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the antineoplastic agents can be administered on different days and in different weeks. The skilled clinician can administer the antineoplastic agents according to their recommended dosage schedule from the manufacturer of the agent and can adjust the schedule according to the needs of the patient, e.g., based on the patient's response to the treatment. For example, when gemcitabine is used in combination with a platinum coordinator compound, such as, for example, cisplatin, to treat lung cancer, both the gemcitabine and the cisplatin are given on the same day on day one of the treatment cycle, and then gemcitabine is given alone on day 8 and given alone again on day 15.

[0294] Thus, one embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), a taxane, and a platinum coordination compound.

[0295] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), a taxane, and a platinum coordination compound, wherein said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said taxane is administered once per week per cycle, and said platinum coordinator compound is administered once per week per cycle. Preferably the treatment is for one to four weeks per cycle.

[0296] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), a taxane, and a platinum coordination compound, wherein said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said taxane is administered once every three weeks per cycle, and said platinum coordinator compound is administered once every three weeks per cycle. Preferably the treatment is for one to three weeks per cycle.

[0297] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin. Preferably, said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said Paclitaxel is administered once per week per cycle, and said Carboplatin is administered once per week per cycle. Preferably the treatment is for one to four weeks per cycle.

[0298] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin. Preferably, said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said paclitaxel is administered once every three weeks per cycle, and said Carboplatin is administered once every three weeks per cycle. Preferably the treatment is for one to three weeks per cycle.

[0299] Preferably, non small cell lung cancer is treated in the methods described in the above embodiments.

[0300] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method for treating non small cell lung cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering daily a therapeutically effective amount of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), administering a therapeutically effective amount of Carboplatin once a week per cycle, and administering a therapeutically effective amount of Paclitaxel once a week per cycle, wherein the treatment is given for one to four weeks per cycle. Preferably said FPT inhibitor is administered twice per day. Preferably said Carboplatin and said Paclitaxel are administered on the same day, and more preferably said Carboplatin and said Paclitaxel are administered consecutively, and most preferably said Carboplatin is administered after said Paclitaxel.

[0301] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method for treating non small cell lung cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering daily a therapeutically effective amount of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), administering a therapeutically effective amount of Carboplatin once every three weeks per cycle, and administering a therapeutically effective amount of Paclitaxel once every three weeks per cycle, wherein the treatment is given for one to three weeks. Preferably said FPT inhibitor is administered twice per day. Preferably said carboplatin and said paclitaxel are administered on the same day, and more preferably said Carboplatin and said Paclitaxel are administered consecutively, and most preferably said Carboplatin is administered after said Paclitaxel.

[0302] A preferred embodiment of this invention is directed to a method for treating non small cell lung cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering about 50 to about 200 mg of the FPT inhibitor (1.0) twice a day, administering Carboplatin once per week per cycle in an amount to provide an AUC of about 2 to about 8 (preferably about 2 to about 3), and administering once per week per cycle about 60 to about 300 mg/m2 (preferably about 50 to 100 mg/m2, more preferably about 60 to about 80 mg/m2) of Paclitaxel, wherein the treatment is given for one to four weeks per cycle. In a more preferred embodiment said FPT inhibitor is administered in amount of about 75 to about 125 mg twice a day, with about 100 mg twice a day being preferred. Preferably said Carboplatin and said Paclitaxel are administered on the same day, and more preferably said Carboplatin and said Paclitaxel are administered consecutively, and most preferably said Carboplatin is administered after said Paclitaxel.

[0303] In another preferred embodiment, this invention is directed to a method for treating non small cell lung cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering about 50 to about 200 mg of the FPT inhibitor (1.0) twice a day, administering Carboplatin once every three weeks per cycle in an amount to provide an AUC of about 2 to about 8 (preferably about 5 to about 8), and administering once every three weeks per cycle about 150 to about 225 mg/m2 (preferably about 175 to about 225 mg/m2) of Paclitaxel, wherein the treatment is given for one to three weeks. In a more preferred embodiment said FPT inhibitor is administered in an amount of about 75 to about 125 mg twice a day, with about 100 mg twice a day being preferred. Preferably said Carboplatin and said Paclitaxel are administered on the same day, and more preferably said Carboplatin and said Paclitaxel are administered consecutively, and most preferably said carboplatin is administered after said Paclitaxel.

[0304] Other embodiments of this invention are directed to methods of treating cancer as described in the above embodiments except that in place of paclitaxel and carboplatin the taxanes and platinum coordinator compounds used together in the methods are: (1) Docetaxel (e.g., Taxotere®) and Cisplatin; (2) Paclitaxel and Cisplatin; and (3) Docetaxel and Carboplatin. In the methods of this invention Cisplatin is preferably used in amounts of about 30 to about 100 mg/m2. In the methods of this invention Docetaxel is preferably used in amounts of about 30 to about 100 mg/m2.

[0305] In another embodiment this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), a taxane, and an EGF inhibitor that is an antibody. Preferably the taxane used is Paclitaxel, and preferably the EGF inhibitor is a HER2 antibody (more preferably Herceptin) or Cetuximab, and most preferably Herceptin is used. The length of treatment, and the amounts and administration of the FPT inhibitor and the taxane are as described in the embodiments above. The EGF inhibitor that is an antibody is administered once a week per cycle, and is preferably administered on the same day as the taxane, and more preferably is administered consecutively with the taxane. For example, Herceptin is administered in a loading dose of about 3 to about 5 mg/m2 (preferably about 4 mg/m2), and then is administered in a maintenance dose of about 2 mg/m2 once per week per cycle for the remainder of the treatment cycle (usually the cycle is 1 to 4 weeks). Preferably the cancer treated is breast cancer.

[0306] In another embodiment this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of:

[0307] (1) the FPT inhibitor (1.0);

[0308] (2) a taxane; and

[0309] (3) an antineoplastic agent selected from the group consisting of:

[0310] (a) an EGF inhibitor that is a small molecule;

[0311] (b) a VEGF inhibitor that is an antibody; and

[0312] (c) a VEGF kinase inhibitor that is a small molecule.

[0313] Preferably, the taxane Paclitaxel or Docetaxel is used. Preferably the antineoplastic agent is selected from the group consisting of: Tarceva, Iressa, Bevacizumab, SU5416 and SU6688. The length of treatment, and the amounts and administration of the FPT inhibitor and the taxane are as described in the embodiments above. The VEGF kinase inhibitor that is an antibody is usually given once per week per cycle. The EGF and VEGF inhibitors that are small molecules are usually given daily per cycle. Preferably, the VEGF inhibitor that is an antibody is given on the same day as the taxane, and more preferably is administered concurrently with the taxane. When the EGF inhibitor that is a small molecule or the VEGF inhibitor that is a small molecule is administered on the same day as the taxane, the administration is preferably concurrently with the taxane. The EGF or VEGF kinase inhibitor is generally administered in an amount of about 10 to about 500 mg/m2. Preferably the cancer treated is non small cell lung cancer.

[0314] In another embodiment this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative, and a platinum coordination compound.

[0315] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative, and a platinum coordination compound, wherein said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said anti-tumor nucleoside derivative is administered once per week per cycle, and said platinum coordinator compound is administered once per week per cycle. Although the treatment can be for one to four weeks per cycle, the treatment is preferably for one to seven weeks per cycle.

[0316] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative, and a platinum coordination compound, wherein said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said an anti-tumor nucleoside derivative is administered once per week per cycle, and said platinum coordinator compound is administered once every three weeks per cycle. Although the treatment can be for one to four weeks per cycle, the treatment is preferably for one to seven weeks per cycle.

[0317] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), Gemcitabine, and Cisplatin. Preferably, said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said Gemcitabine is administered once per week per cycle, and said cisplatin is administered once per week per cycle. Preferably the treatment is for one to seven weeks per cycle.

[0318] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), Gemcitabine, and Cisplatin. Preferably, said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said gemcitabine is administered once per week per cycle, and said Cisplatin is administered once every three weeks per cycle. Preferably the treatment is for one to seven weeks.

[0319] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), Gemcitabine, and Carboplatin. Preferably, said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said Gemcitabine is administered once per week per cycle, and said Carboplatin is administered once per week per cycle. Preferably the treatment is for one to seven weeks per cycle.

[0320] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0), Gemcitabine, and Carboplatin. Preferably, said FPT inhibitor is administered every day, said Gemcitabine is administered once per week per cycle, and said Carboplatin is administered once every three weeks per cycle. Preferably the treatment is for one to seven weeks per cycle.

[0321] Preferably, non small cell lung cancer is treated in the methods using gemcitabine in the embodiments described above.

[0322] In the above embodiments using Gemcitabine, the FPT inhibitor and the platinum coordinator compound are administered as described above for the embodiments using taxanes. Gemcitabine is administered in an amount of about 500 to about 1250 mg/m2. The gemcitabine is preferably administered on the same day as the platinum coordinator compound, and more preferably consecutively with the platinum coordinator compound, and most preferably the gemcitabine is administered after the platinum coordinator compound.

[0323] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering the FPT inhibitor (1.0 or 1.1) and an antineoplastic agent selected from the group consisting of: (1) EGF inhibitors that are antibodies, (2) EGF inhibitors that are small molecules, (3) VEGF inhibitors that are antibodies, and (4) VEGF kinase inhibitors that are small molecules all as described above. The treatment is for one to seven weeks per cycle, and generally for one to four weeks per cycle. The FPT inhibitor is administered in the same manner as described above for the other embodiments of this invention. The small molecule antineoplastic agents are usually administered daily, and the antibody antineoplastic agents are usually administered once per week per cycle. The antineoplastic agents are preferably selected from the group consisting of: Herceptin, Cetuximab, Tarceva, Iressa, bevacizumab, IMC-1C11, SU5416 and SU6688. Preferably non small cell lung cancer is treated.

[0324] In the embodiments of this invention wherein a platinum coordinator compound is used as well as at least one other antineoplastic agent, and these drugs are administered consecutively, the platinum coordinator compound is generally administered after the other antineoplastic agents have been administered.

[0325] Other embodiments of this invention include the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of radiation to the patient in addition to the administration of the FPT inhibitor and antineoplastic agents in the embodiments described above. Radiation is administered according to techniques and protocols well know to those skilled in the art.

[0326] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least two different antineoplastic agents and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for intravenous administration. Preferably the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is an isotonic saline solution (0.9% NaCl) or a dextrose solution (e.g., 5% dextrose).

[0327] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the FPT inhibitor and at least two different antineoplastic agents and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for intravenous administration. Preferably the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is an isotonic saline solution (0.9% NaCl) or a dextrose solution (e.g., 5% dextrose).

[0328] Another embodiment of this invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the FPT inhibitor and at least one antineoplastic agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for intravenous administration. Preferably the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is an isotonic saline solution (0.9% NaCl) or a dextrose solution (e.g., 5% dextrose).

[0329] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the compounds (drugs) used in the methods of this invention are available to the skilled clinician in pharmaceutical compositions (dosage forms) from the manufacture and are used in those compositions. So, the recitation of the compound or class of compounds in the above described methods can be replaced with a recitation of a pharmaceutical composition comprising the particular compound or class of compounds. For example, the embodiment directed to a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of the FPT inhibitor (1.0 or 1.1), a taxane, and a platinum coordination compound, includes within its scope a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment therapeutically effective amounts of a pharmaceutical composition comprising the FPT inhibitor (1.0), a pharmaceutical composition comprising a taxane, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising a platinum coordination compound.

[0330] The actual dosage employed may be varied depending upon the requirements of the patient and the severity of the condition being treated. Determination of the proper dosage for a particular situation is within the skill of the art.

[0331] The amount and frequency of administration of the FPT inhibitor and the antineoplastic agents will be regulated according to the judgment of the attending clinician (physician) considering such factors as age, condition and size of the patient as well as severity of the cancer being treated.

[0332] The antineoplastic agent can be administered according to therapeutic protocols well known in the art. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the administration of the antineoplastic agent can be varied depending on the cancer being treated and the known effects of the antineoplastic agent on that disease. Also, in accordance with the knowledge of the skilled clinician, the therapeutic protocols (e.g., dosage amounts and times of administration) can be varied in view of the observed effects of the administered therapeutic agents on the patient, and in view of the observed responses of the cancer to the administered therapeutic agents.

[0333] The initial administration can be made according to established protocols known in the art, and then, based upon the observed effects, the dosage, modes of administration and times of administration can be modified by the skilled clinician.

[0334] The particular choice of antineoplastic agent will depend upon the diagnosis of the attending physicians and their judgement of the condition of the patient and the appropriate treatment protocol.

[0335] The determination of the order of administration, and the number of repetitions of administration of the antineoplastic agent during a treatment protocol, is well within the knowledge of the skilled physician after evaluation of the cancer being treated and the condition of the patient.

[0336] Thus, in accordance with experience and knowledge, the practicing physician can modify each protocol for the administration of an antineoplastic agent according to the individual patient's needs, as the treatment proceeds. All such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

[0337] The attending clinician, in judging whether treatment is effective at the dosage administered, will consider the general well-being of the patient as well as more definite signs such as relief of cancer-related symptoms (e.g., pain, cough (for lung cancer), and shortness of breath (for lung cancer)), inhibition of tumor growth, actual shrinkage of the tumor, or inhibition of metastasis. Size of the tumor can be measured by standard methods such as radiological studies, e.g., CAT or MRI scan, and successive measurements can be used to judge whether or not growth of the tumor has been retarded or even reversed. Relief of disease-related symptoms such as pain, and improvement in overall condition can also be used to help judge effectiveness of treatment.

[0338] The FPT compounds of formula 1.0 useable in the methods of this invention are described below, and the terms as used herein to describe the compounds of formula 1.0 have the meanings defined below unless otherwise indicated:

[0339] MH+-represents the molecular ion plus hydrogen of the molecule in the mass spectrum;

[0340] BOC-represents tert-butyloxycarbonyl;

[0341] CBZ-represents —C(O)OCH2C6H5 (i.e., benzyloxycarbonyl);

[0342] CH2Cl2-represents dichloromethane;

[0343] CIMS-represents chemical ionization mass spectrum;

[0344] DBU-represents 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene;

[0345] DEAD-represents diethylazodicarboxylate;

[0346] DEC-represents EDCI which represents 1-(3-dimethyl-aminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride;

[0347] DMF-represents N,N-dimethylformamide;

[0348] Et-represents ethyl;

[0349] EtOAc-represents ethyl acetate;

[0350] EtOH-represents ethanol;

[0351] HOBT-represents 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate;

[0352] IPA-represents isopropanol;

[0353] i-PrOH-represents isopropanol;

[0354] Me-represents methyl;

[0355] MeOH-represents methanol;

[0356] MS-represents mass spectroscopy;

[0357] FAB-represents FABMS which represents fast atom bombardment mass spectroscopy;

[0358] HRMS-represents high resolution mass spectroscopy;

[0359] NMM-represents N-methylmorpholine;

[0360] PPh3-represents triphenyl phosphine;

[0361] Ph-represents phenyl;

[0362] Pr-represents propyl;

[0363] SEM-represents 2,2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl;

[0364] TBDMS-represents tert-butyldimethylsilyl;

[0365] Et3N-represents TEA which represents triethylamine;

[0366] t-BUTYL-represents —C—(CH3)3;

[0367] TFA-represents trifluoroacetic acid;

[0368] THF-represents tetrahydrofuran;

[0369] Tr-represents trityl;

[0370] Tf-represents SO2CF3;

[0371] at least one—represents one or more—(e.g. 1-6), more preferrably 1-4 with 1, 2 or 3 being most preferred;

[0372] alkyl-represents straight and branched carbon chains and contains from one to twenty carbon atoms, preferably one to six carbon atoms, more preferably one to four carbon atoms; even more preferably one to two carbon atoms.

[0373] arylalkyl-represents an alkyl group, as defined above, substituted with an aryl group, as defined below, such that the bond from another substituent is to the alkyl moiety;

[0374] alkoxy-represents an alkyl moiety, alkyl as defined above, covalently bonded to an adjacent structural element through an oxygen atom, for example, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy and the like;

[0375] phenoxy represents an alkoxy moiety, as defined above, wherein the covalently bonded moiety is an aryl group, as defined below, for example, —O-phenyl;

[0376] alkenyl represents straight and branched carbon chains having at least one carbon to carbon double bond and containing from 2-12 carbon atoms, preferably from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and most preferably from 3 to 6 carbon atoms;

[0377] alkynyl represents straight and branched carbon chains having at least one carbon to carbon triple bond and containing from 2-12 carbon atoms, preferably from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and most preferably from 2 to 4 carbon atoms;

[0378] amino represents an —NH2 moiety;

[0379] aryl-(including the aryl portion of arylalkyl and heteroarylalkyl)-represents a carbocyclic group containing from 6 to 15 carbon atoms and having at least one aromatic ring (e.g., aryl is a phenyl ring), with all available substitutable carbon atoms of the carbocyclic group being intended as possible points of attachment, said carbocyclic group being optionally substituted with one or more (e.g., 1 to 3) of halo, is alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, phenoxy, CF3, —C(O)N(R18)2, —SO2R18, —SO2N(R18)2, amino alkylamino, dialkylamino, —COOR23 or —NO2, wherein R18 represents H, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl or cycloalkyl and R23 represents alkyl or aryl;

[0380] cycloalkyl-represents saturated carbocyclic rings of from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 3 to 7 carbon atoms, said cycloalkyl ring being optionally substituted with one or more (e.g., 1, 2 or 3) of the same or different alkyl groups (e.g., methyl or ethyl);

[0381] cycloalkylalkyl—represents an alkyl group, as defined above, substituted with a cyclo group, as defined above, such that the bond from another substituent is to the alkyl moiety;

[0382] heterocycloalkylalkyl—represents an alkyl group, as defined above, substituted with a heterocycloalkyl group, as defined below, such that the bond from another substituent is to the alkyl moiety;

[0383] halo—represents halogen i.e. fluoro, chloro, bromo and iodo;

[0384] haloalkyl—represents an alkyl group, as defined above, substituted with a halo group, as defined above, such that the bond from another substituent is to the alkyl moiety;

[0385] heteroarylalkyl—represents an alkyl group, as defined above, substituted with a heteroaryl group, as defined below, such that the bond from another substituent is to the alkyl moiety;

[0386] heteroarylalkenyl—represents an alkenyl group, as defined above, substituted with a heteroaryl group, as defined below, such that the bond from another substituent is to the alkyl moiety;

[0387] heteroalkyl—represents straight and branched carbon chains containing from one to twenty carbon atoms, preferably one to six carbon atoms interrupted by 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from —O—, —S— and —N—;

[0388] heteroalkenyl—represents straight and branched carbon chains having at least one carbon to carbon double bond and containing from one to twenty carbon atoms, preferably one to six carbon atoms interrupted by 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from —O—, —S— and —N—;

[0389] heteroalkynyl—represents straight and branched carbon chains having at least one carbon to carbon triple bond and containing from one to twenty carbon atoms, preferably one to six carbon atoms interrupted by 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from —O—, —S—and —N—;

[0390] arylheteroalkyl—represents a heteroalkyl group, as defined above, substituted with an aryl group, as defined above, such that the bond from another substituent is to the alkyl moiety;

[0391] alkylcarbonyl—represents an alkyl group, as defined above, covalently bonded to a carbonyl moiety (—CO—), for example, —COCH3;

[0392] alkyloxycarbonyl—represents an alkyl group, as defined above, covalently bonded to a carbonyl moiety (—CO—) through an oxygen atom, for example, —C(O)—OC2H5;

[0393] heteroaryl—represents cyclic groups, optionally substituted with R3 and R4, having at least one heteroatom selected from O, S or N, said heteroatom interrupting a carbocyclic ring structure and having a sufficient number of delocalized pi electrons to provide aromatic character, with the aromatic heterocyclic groups preferably containing from 2 to 14 carbon atoms, e.g., 2- or 3-furyl, 2- or 3-thienyl, 2-, 4- or 5-thiazolyl, 2-, 4- or 5-imidazolyl, 2-, 4- or 5-pyrimidinyl, 2-pyrazinyl, 3- or 4-pyridazinyl, 3-, 5- or 6-[1,2,4-triazinyl], 3- or 5-[1,2,4-thiadizolyl], 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-benzofurnanyl, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-indolyl, 3-, 4- or 5-pyrazolyl, 2-, 4- or 5-oxazolyl, triazoyl, 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, or 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl N-oxide, wherein pyridyl N-oxide can be represented as:

[0394] ; and

[0395] heterocycloalkyl—represents a saturated, branched or unbranched carbocylic ring containing from 3 to 15 carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 6 carbon atoms, which carbocyclic ring is interrupted by 1 to 3 hetero groups selected from —O—, —S— or —NR24, (e.g., —NC(O)—NH2) wherein R24 represents alkyl, aryl, —C(O)N(R18)2 wherein R18 is as above defined, suitable heterocycloalkyl groups include 2- or 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2- or 3-tetrahydrothienyl, 2-, 3- or 4-piperidinyl, 2- or 3-pyrrolidinyl, 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-piperizinyl, 2- or 4-dioxanyl, morpholinyl, and

[0396] The FPT inhibitor used in this invention is a compound of the formula:

[0397] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein:

[0398] one of a, b, c and d represents N or N+O−, and the remaining a, b, c, and d groups represent carbon, wherein each carbon has an R1 or R2 group bound to said carbon; or

[0399] each of a, b, c, and d is carbon, wherein each carbon has an R1 or R2 group bound to said carbon;

[0400] the dotted line (—) represents optional bonds;

[0401] X represents N or CH when the optional bond (to C11) is absent, and represents C when the optional bond (to C11) is present;

[0402] When the optional bond is present between carbon atom 5 (i.e., C-5) and carbon atom 6 (i.e., C-6) (i.e., there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6) then there is only one A substituent bound to C-5 and there is only one B substituent bound to C-6 and A or B is other than H;

[0403] When the optional bond is not present between carbon atom 5 and carbon atom 6 (i.e., there is a single bond between C-5 and C-6) then there are two A substituents bound to C-5, wherein each A substituent is independently selected and two B substituents bound to C-6, wherein each B substituent is independently selected, i.e.,

[0404] in formula 1.0 represents

[0405] when there is a single bond between C-5 and C-6 and each A and each B are independently selected, and wherein at least one of the two A substituents or one of the two B substituents are H, and wherein at least one of the two A substituents or one of the two B substituants is other than H, (i.e., when there is a single bond between C-5 and C-6 one of the four substituents (A, A, B, and B) is H and one is other than H);

[0406] A and B is independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0407] (1) —H;

[0408] (2) —R9;

[0409] (3) —R9—C(O)—R9;

[0410] (4) —R9—CO2—R9a;

[0411] (5) —(CH2)pR26;

[0412] (6) —C(O)N(R9)2, wherein each R9 is the same or different;

[0413] (7) —C(O)NHR9;

[0414] (8) —C(O)NH—CH2—C(O)—NH2;

[0415] (9) —C(O)NHR26;

[0416] (10) —(CH2)pC(R9)—O—R9a;

[0417] (11) —(CH2)p(R9)2, wherein each R9 is the same or different;

[0418] (12) —(CH2)pC(O)R9;

[0419] (13) —(CH2)pC(O)R27a;

[0420] (14) —(CH2)pC(O)N(R9)2, wherein each R9 is the same or different;

[0421] (15) —(CH2)pC(O)NH(R9);

[0422] (16) —(CH2)pC(O)N(R26)2, wherein each R26 is the same or different:

[0423] (17) —(CH2)pN(R9)R9a, (e.g. —CH2—N(CH2-pyridine)-CH2-imidazole);

[0424] (18) —(CH2)pN(R26)2, wherein R26 is the same or different (e.g., —(CH2)p-NH—CH2—CH3);

[0425] (19) —(CH2)pNHC(O)R50;

[0426] (20) —(CH2)pNHC(O)2R50;

[0427] (21) —(CH2)pN(C(O)R27a)2 wherein each R27a is the same or different;

[0428] (22) —(CH2)pNR51C(O)R27, or R51 and R27 taken together with the atoms to which they are bound form a heterocycloalkyl ring consisting of 5 or 6 members, provided that when R51 and R27 form a ring, R51 is not H;

[0429] (23) —(CH2)pNR51C(O)NR27, or R51 and R27 taken together with the atoms to which they are bound form a heterocycloalkyl ring consisting or 5 or 6 members, provided that when R51 and R27 form a ring, R51 is not H;

[0430] (24) —(CH2)pNR51C(O)N(R27a)2, wherein each R27a is the same or different;

[0431] (25) —(CH2)pNHSO2N(R51)2, wherein each R51 is the same or different;

[0432] (26) —(CH2)pNHCO2R50;

[0433] (27) —(CH2)pNC(O)NHR51;

[0434] (28) —(CH2)pCO2R51;

[0435] (29) —NHR9.

[0436] (30)

[0437] wherein

[0438] R30 and R31 are the same or different;

[0439] (31)

[0440] wherein

[0441] R30, R31, R32 and R33 are the same or different;

[0442] (32) -alkenyl-CO2R9a;

[0443] (33) -alkenyl-C(O)R9a;

[0444] (34) -alkenyl-CO2R51;

[0445] (35) -alkenyl-C(O)—R27a;

[0446] (36) (CH2)p-alkenyl-CO2—R51;

[0447] (37) —(CH2)pC═NOR51; and

[0448] (38) —(CH2)p-Phthalimid;

[0449] p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;

[0450] each R1 and R2 is independently selected from H, Halo, —CF3, —OR10, COR10, —SR10, —S(O)tR15 wherein t is 0, 1 or 2, —N(R10)2, —NO2, —OC(O)R10, CO2R10, —OCO2R15, —CN, —NR10COOR15, —SR15C(O)OR15, —SR15N(R13)2 provided that R15 in —SR15N(R13)2 is not —CH2 and wherein each R13 is independently selected from H or —C(O)OR15, benzotriazol-1-yloxy, tetrazol-5-ylthio, or substituted tetrazol-5-ylthio, alkynyl, alkenyl or alkyl, said alkyl or alkenyl group optionally being substituted with halogen, —OR10 or —CO2R10;

[0451] R3 and R4 are the same or different and each independently represent H, and any of the substituents of R1 and R2;

[0452] R5, R6, R7 and R7a each independently represent H, —CF3, —COR10, alkyl or aryl, said alkyl or aryl optionally being substituted with —OR10, —SR10, —S(O)tR15, —NR10COOR15, —N(R10)2, —NO2, —C(O)R10, —OCOR10, —OCO2R15, —CO2R10, OPO3R10, or R5 is combined with R6 to represent ═O or ═S;

[0453] R8 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0454] R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0455] (1) heteroaryl;

[0456] (2) substituted heteroaryl;

[0457] (3) arylalkoxy;

[0458] (4) substituted arylalkoxy;

[0459] (5) heterocycloalkyl;

[0460] (6) substituted heterocycloalkyl;

[0461] (7) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0462] (8) substituted heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0463] (9) heteroarylalkyl;

[0464] (10) substituted heteroarylalkyl;

[0465] (11) heteroarylalkenyl;

[0466] (12) substituted heteroarylalkenyl;

[0467] (13) heteroarylalkynyl and

[0468] (14) substituted heteroarylalkynyl;

[0469] wherein said substituted R9 groups are substituted with one or more (e.g. 1, 2 or 3) substituents selected from the group consisting of:

[0470] (1) —OH;

[0471] (2) —CO2R14;

[0472] (3) —CH2OR14,

[0473] (4) halogen (e.g. Br, Cl or F),

[0474] (5) alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl or t-butyl);

[0475] (6) amino;

[0476] (7) trityl;

[0477] (8) heterocycloalkyl;

[0478] (9) cycloalkyl, (e.g. cyclopropyl or cyclohexyl);

[0479] (10) arylalkyl;

[0480] (11) heteroaryl;

[0481] (12) heteroarylalkyl and

[0482] (13)

[0483] wherein

[0484] R14 is independently selected from the group consisting of: H; alkyl; aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl and heteroarylalkyl;

[0485] R9a is selected from the group consisting of: alky and arylalkyl;

[0486] R10 is selected from the group consisting of: H; alkyl; aryl and arylalkyl;

[0487] R11 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0488] (1) alkyl;

[0489] (2) substituted alkyl;

[0490] (3) aryl;

[0491] (4) substituted aryl;

[0492] (5) cycloalkyl;

[0493] (6) substituted cycloalkyl;

[0494] (7) heteroaryl;

[0495] (8) substituted heteroaryl;

[0496] (9) heterocycloalkyl; and

[0497] (10) substituted heterocycloalkyl;

[0498] wherein said substituted R11 groups have one or more (e.g. 1, 2 or 3) substituents selected from the group consisting of:

[0499] (1) —OH;

[0500] (2) halogen (e.g. Br, Cl or F) and

[0501] (3) alkyl;

[0502] R11a is selected from the group consisting of:

[0503] (1) H;

[0504] (2) OH;

[0505] (3) alkyl;

[0506] (4) substituted alkyl;

[0507] (5) aryl;

[0508] (6) substituted aryl;

[0509] (7) cycloalkyl;

[0510] (8) substituted cycloalkyl;

[0511] (9) heteroaryl;

[0512] (10) substituted heteroaryl;

[0513] (11) heterocycloalkyl; and

[0514] (12) substituted heterocycloalkyl;

[0515] wherein said substituted R11a groups have one or more (e.g. 1, 2 or 3) substituents selected from the group consisting of:

[0516] (1) —OH;

[0517] (2) —CN;

[0518] (3) —CF3;

[0519] (4) halogen (e.g Br, Cl or F);

[0520] (5) alkyl;

[0521] (6) cycloalkyl;

[0522] (7) heterocycloalkyl;

[0523] (8) arylalkyl;

[0524] (9) heteroarylalkyl;

[0525] (10) alkenyl and

[0526] (11) heteroalkenyl,

[0527] R12 is selected from the group consisting of: H, and alkyl;

[0528] R15 is selected from the group consisting of: alkyl and aryl;

[0529] R21, R22 and R46 are independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0530] (1) —H;

[0531] (2) alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl or t-butyl);

[0532] (3) aryl, (e.g. phenyl);

[0533] (4) substituted aryl,

[0534] optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of: alkyl, halogen, CF3 and OH;

[0535] (5) cycloalkyl, (e.g. cyclohexyl);

[0536] (6) substituted cycloalkyl;

[0537] optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of: alkyl, halogen, CF3 and OH;

[0538] (7) heteroaryl of the formula,

[0539] (8) heterocycloalkyl of the formula:

[0540] wherein

[0541] R44 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0542] (1) —H,

[0543] (2) alkyl, (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl or t-butyl);

[0544] (3) alkylcarbonyl (e.g., CH3C(O)—);

[0545] (4) alkyloxy carbonyl (e.g., —C(O)O-t-C4H9, —C(O)OC2H5, and —C(O)OCH3);

[0546] (5) haloalkyl (e.g., trifluoromethyl) and

[0547] (6) —C(O)NH(R51);

[0548] when R21, R22 or R46 is the heterocycloalkyl of the formula above (i.e. Ring V), Ring V includes:

[0549] examples of Ring V include:

[0550] R26 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0551] (1) —H;

[0552] (2) alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl or t-butyl),

[0553] (3) alkoxyl (e.g. methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy);

[0554] (4) —CH2—CN;

[0555] (5) R9;

[0556] (6) —CH2CO2H;

[0557] (7) —C(O)alkyl and

[0558] (8) CH2CO2alkyl;

[0559] R27 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0560] (1) —H;

[0561] (2) —OH;

[0562] (3) alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl), and

[0563] (4) alkoxy;

[0564] R27a is selected from the group consisting of:

[0565] (1) alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl), and

[0566] (2) alkoxy;

[0567] R30, R31, R32 and R33 is independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0568] (1) —H;

[0569] (2) —OH;

[0570] (3) ═O;

[0571] (4) alkyl;

[0572] (5) aryl (e.g. phenyl) and

[0573] (6) arylalkyl (e.g. benzyl);

[0574] R50 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0575] (1) alkyl;

[0576] (2) heteroaryl;

[0577] (3) substituted heteroaryl and

[0578] (4) amino;

[0579] wherein said substituents on said substituted R50 groups are independently selected from the group consisting of: alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl); halogen (e.g. Br, Cl, or F); and —OH;

[0580] R50a is selected from the group consisting of:

[0581] (1) heteroaryl;

[0582] (2) substituted heteroaryl and

[0583] (3) amino; and

[0584] R51 is selected from the group consisting of: —H and alkyl (e.g.; methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl or t-butyl).

[0585] The positions in the tricyclic ring system are:

[0586] The compounds of formula 1.0 include the preferred R isomer:

[0587] X=N or CH

[0588] a=N or C

[0589] wherein the optional bond between C-5 and C-6 is present, and B is H, or the optional bond between C-5 and C-6 is absent and each B is H; and the preferred S isomer:

[0590] X=N or CH

[0591] a=N or C

[0592] wherein the optional bond between C-5 and C-6 is present and A is H, or the optional bond between C-5 and C-6 is absent and each A is H.

[0593] Preferably, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from H or halo, more preferably H, Br, F or Cl, and even more preferably H, or Cl. Representative compounds of formula 1.0 include dihalo (e.g., 3,8-dihalo) and monohalo (e.g., 8-halo) substituted compounds, such as, for example: (3-bromo, 8-chloro), (3,8-dichloro), (3-bromo) and (3-chloro).

[0594] Substituent a is preferably C or N with N being most preferred.

[0595] Preferably, R8 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0596] More preferably R8 is 2.0 or 4.0; and most preferably R8 is 4.0.

[0597] Preferably, R11a is selected from the group consisting of: alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, cyloalkyl and substituted cycloalkyl; wherein, said substituted aryl, heteroary, and cycloalkyl, R11a groups are substituted with substituents independently selected from the group consisting of: halo (preferably F or Cl), cyano, —CF3, and alkyl; and wherein said substituted alkyl R11a groups substituted with substituents selected from halo, (preferably F or Cl), cyano or CF3. Most preferably, R11a is selected from the group consisting of: alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, cyloalkyl, and substituted cycloalkyl, wherein, said substituted aryl and substituted cycloalkyl groups are substituted with substituents independently selected from the group consisting of: halo, (preferably F or Cl), CN and CF3. More preferably, R11a is selected from methyl, t-butyl, phenyl, cyanophenyl, chlorophenyl, fluorophenyl, or cyclohexyl. Still more preferably, R11a is selected from the group consisting of: t-butyl, cyanophenyl, chlorophenyl, fluorophenyl and cyclohexyl. Even more preferably, R11a is selected from the group consisting of cyanophenyl, with p-cyanophenyl being even still more preferred.

[0598] Preferably, R11, is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, and substituted cycloalkyl, wherein said substituted cycloalkyl group is substituted with 1, 2 or 3 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of: halo (preferably chloro or fluoro), and alkyl,(preferably methyl or t-butyl). Examples of R11 groups include: methyl, ethyl, propyl, t-butyl, cyclohexyl or substituted cyclohexyl. More preferably, R11 is selected from methyl, t-butyl, cyclohexyl, chlorocyclohexyl, (preferably p-chlorocyclohexyl) or fluorocyclohexyl, (preferably p-fluorocyclohexyl). Most preferably, R11 is selected from the group consisting of: methyl, t-butyl, and cyclohexyl, with t-butyl or cyclohexyl being still more preferred.

[0599] Preferably, R12 is selected from H or methyl. Most preferably, R12 is H.

[0600] R5, R6, R7 and R7a are preferably H.

[0601] Preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0602] (1) heteroaryl;

[0603] (2) substituted heteroaryl;

[0604] (3) arylalkoxy;

[0605] (4) substituted arylalkoxy;

[0606] (5) heterocycloalkyl;

[0607] (6) substituted heterocycloalkyl;

[0608] (7) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0609] (8) substituted heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0610] (9) heteroarylalkyl;

[0611] (10) substituted heteroarylalkyl;

[0612] (11) heteroarylalkenyl and

[0613] (12) substituted heteroarylalkenyl;

[0614] wherein said substituted R9 groups are substituted with one or more substituents (e.g., 1, 2, or 3) independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0615] (1) —OH;

[0616] (2) —CO2R14;

[0617] wherein, R14 is selected from the group consisting of: H or alkyl (e.g., methyl or ethyl), preferably alkyl,most preferably methyl and ethyl;

[0618] (3) alkyl, substituted with one or more —OH groups (e.g., 1, 2, or 3, preferably 1), for example —(CH2)qOH wherein, q is 1-4, with q=1 being preferred.

[0619] (4) halo (e.g., Br, F, I, or Cl);

[0620] (5) alkyl, usually C1-C6 alkyl, preferably C1-C4 alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl (preferably isopropyl, or t-butyl));

[0621] (6) amino;

[0622] (7) trityl;

[0623] (8) heterocycloalkyl;

[0624] (9) arylalkyl (e.g. benzyl);

[0625] (10) heteroaryl (e.g. pyridyl) and

[0626] (11) heteroarylalkyl (piperidine-CH3);

[0627] Most preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0628] (1) heterocycloalkyl;

[0629] (2) substituted heterocycloalkyl;

[0630] (3) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0631] (4) substituted heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0632] (5) heteroarylalkyl;

[0633] (6) substituted heteroarylalkyl;

[0634] (7) heteroarylalkenyl and

[0635] (8) substituted heteroarylalkenyl;

[0636] wherein said substituted R9 groups are substituted with substituents independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0637] (1) —OH;

[0638] (2) —CO2R14;

[0639] wherein, R14 is selected from the group consisting of: H or alkyl (e.g., methyl or ethyl), preferably alkyl, and most preferably methyl and ethyl;

[0640] (3) alkyl, substituted with one or more —OH groups (e.g., 1, 2, or 3, preferably 1), for example —(CH2)qOH wherein, q is 1-4, with q=1 being preferred.

[0641] (4) halo (e.g., Br or Cl);

[0642] (5) alkyl, usually C1-C6 alkyl, preferably C1-C4 alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl or t-butyl, most preferably t-butyl);

[0643] (6) amino;

[0644] (7) trityl;

[0645] (8) heterocycloalkyl;

[0646] (9) arylalkyl;

[0647] (10) heteroaryl and

[0648] (11) heteroarylalkyl;

[0649] More preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0650] (1) heterocycloalkyl;

[0651] (2) substituted heterocycloalkyl;

[0652] (3) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0653] (4) substituted heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0654] (5) heteroarylalkyl;

[0655] (6) substituted heteroarylalkyl;

[0656] (7) heteroarylalkenyl and

[0657] (8) substituted heteroarylalkenyl;

[0658] wherein substituents for said substituted R9 groups are each independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0659] (1) halo (e.g., Br, or Cl);

[0660] (2) alkyl, usually C1-C6 alkyl, preferably C1-C4 alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl or t-butyl, most preferably t-butyl);

[0661] (3) alkyl, substituted with one or more (i.e. 1, 2, or 3, preferably 1) —OH groups, (e.g. —(CH2)qOH wherein q is 1-4, with q=1 being preferred).

[0662] (4) amino;

[0663] (5) trityl;

[0664] (6) arylalkyl, and

[0665] (7) heteroarylalkyl.

[0666] Even more preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0667] (1) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0668] (2) substituted- heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0669] (3) heteroarylalkyl and

[0670] (4) substituted heteroarylalkyl;

[0671] wherein substituents for said substituted R9 groups are each independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0672] (1) halo (e.g., Br, or Cl);

[0673] (2) alkyl, usually C1-C6 alkyl, preferably C1-C4 alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl or t-butyl, most preferably t-butyl);

[0674] (3) amino and

[0675] (4) trityl.

[0676] Still more preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0677] (1) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0678] (2) substituted heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0679] (3) heteroarylalkyl and

[0680] (4) substituted heteroarylalkyl;

[0681] wherein substituents for said substituted R9 groups are each independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0682] (1) halo (e.g., Br,or Cl) and

[0683] (2) alkyl, usually C1-C6 alkyl, preferably C1-C4 alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl or t-butyl, most preferably t-butyl).

[0684] Yet even more preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0685] (1) piperidinyl;

[0686] (2) piperizinyl;

[0687] (3) —(CH2)p-piperidinyl;

[0688] (4) —(CH2)p-piperizinyl;

[0689] (5) —(CH2)p-morpholinyl and

[0690] (6) —(CH2)p-imidazolyl;

[0691] wherein p is 0 to 1, and wherein the ring moiety of each R9 group is optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0692] (1) halo (e.g., Br, or Cl) and

[0693] (2) alkyl, usually C1-C6 alkyl, preferably C1-C4 alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl or t-butyl, most preferably t-butyl).

[0694] Still more preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0695] (1) -piperizinyl;

[0696] (2) —(CH2)p-piperidinyl;

[0697] (3) —(CH2)p-imidazolyl; and

[0698] (4) —(CH2)p-morpholinyl,

[0699] wherein p is 1 to 4, and the ring moiety of each R9 group is optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of: methyl, ethyl, and isopropyl.

[0700] Yet even more preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of —(CH2)-Imidazolyl, wherein said imidazolyl ring is optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 substituants, preferably 1, independently selected from the group consisting of methyl and ethyl.

[0701] Still even more preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of —(CH2)-(2-methyl)-imidazole.

[0702] Preferably, at least one of R21, R22 and R46 is other than H or alkyl. More preferably, R21 and R22 is H and R46 is other than H or alkyl. Most preferably, R21 and R22 is H and R46 is selected from the group consisting of heteroaryl and heterocycloalkyl.

[0703] Preferably, said heteroaryl groups for said R21, R22 or R46 is 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl-N-Oxide or 4-pyridyl- N-Oxide; more preferably 4-pyridyl or 4-pyridyl-N-Oxide; most preferably 4-pyridyl-N-Oxide.

[0704] Preferably, said heterocycloalkyl groups for said R21, R22, or R46 is piperidine Ring V:

[0705] wherein

[0706] R44 is —C(O)NHR51, and preferably R51 is —C(O)NH2. More preferably, piperidine Ring V is:

[0707] and most preferred Ring V is:

[0708] Thus, R21, R22 and R46 are preferably independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0709] (1) H;

[0710] (2) aryl (most preferably phenyl);

[0711] (3) heteroaryl and

[0712] (4) heterocycloalkyl (i.e., Piperidine Ring V)

[0713] wherein at least one or R21, R22, or R46 is other than H, and most preferably R21 and R22 are H and R46 is other than H, and more preferably R21 and R22 are H and R46 is selected from heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl, and still more preferably R21 and R22 are H and R46 is Piperidine Ring V; wherein the preferred definitions of heteroaryl and Piperidine Ring V are as described above.

[0714] Preferably, A and B are independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0715] (1) —H;

[0716] (2) —R9;

[0717] (3) —R9—C(O)—R9;

[0718] (4) —R9—CO2—R9a;

[0719] (5) —C(O)NHR9;

[0720] (6) —C(O)NH—CH2—C(O)—NH2;

[0721] (7) —C(O)NHR26;

[0722] (8) —(CH2)p(R9)2, wherein each R9 is the same or different;

[0723] (9) —(CH2)pC(O)R9;

[0724] (10) —(CH2)pC(O)R27a;

[0725] (11) —(CH2)pC(O)N(R9)2, wherein each R9 is the same or different;

[0726] (12) —(CH2)pC(O)NH(R9);

[0727] (13) —(CH2)pNHC(O)R50;

[0728] (14) —(CH2)pNHC(O)2R50;

[0729] (15) —(CH2)pN(C(O)R27a)2 wherein R27a is the same or different;

[0730] (16) —(CH2)pNR51C(O)R27, optionally, R51 and R27, taken together with the atoms to which they are bound, form a heterocycloalkyl ring consisting of 5 or 6 members, provided that when R51 and R27 form a ring, R51 is not H;

[0731] (17) —(CH2)pNR5 C(O)NR27, optionally, R51 and R27, taken together with the atoms to which they are bound, form a heterocycloalkyl ring consisting or 5 or 6 members, provided that when R51 and R27 form a ring, R51 is not H;

[0732] (18) —(CH2)pNR51C(O)N(R27a)2, wherein each R27a is the same or different;

[0733] (19) —(CH2)pNHSO2N(R51)2, wherein each R51 is the same or different;

[0734] (20) —(CH2)pNHCO2R50;

[0735] (21) —(CH2)pCO2R51;

[0736] (22) —NHR9;

[0737] (23)

[0738] wherein

[0739] R30 and R31 are the same or different and

[0740] (24)

[0741] wherein

[0742] R30, R31, R32 and R33 are the same or different.

[0743] Most preferably, A and B are independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0744] (1) —H;

[0745] (2) —R9;

[0746] (3) —R9—C(O)—R9;

[0747] (4) —R9—CO2—R9a;

[0748] (5) —C(O)NHR9;

[0749] (6) —(CH2)p(R9)2, wherein each R9 is the same or different;

[0750] (7) —(CH2)pC(O)R9;

[0751] (8) —(CH2)pC(O)N(R9)2, wherein each R9 is the same or different;

[0752] (9) —(CH2)pC(O)NH(R9);

[0753] (10) —(CH2)pNR51C(O)R27, optionally, R51 and R27, taken together with the atoms to which they are bound, form a heterocycloalkyl ring consisting of 5 or 6 members, provided that when R51 and R27 form a ring, R51 is not H;

[0754] (12) —(CH2)pNR51C(O)NR27, optionally, R51 and R27, taken together with the atoms to which they are bound, form a heterocycloalkyl ring consisting of 5 or 6 members, provided that when R51 and R27 form a ring, R51 is not H and

[0755] (13) —NHR9.

[0756] Examples of A and B include but are not limited to:

[0757] wherein

[0758] p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;

[0759] When the optional bond between C-5 and C-6 is present (i.e., there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6), then preferably one of A or B is H and the other is R9, and preferably, R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0760] (1) heteroaryl;

[0761] (2) substituted heteroaryl;

[0762] (3) arylalkyl;

[0763] (4) substituted arylalkyl;

[0764] (5) arylalkoxy;

[0765] (6) substituted arylalkoxy;

[0766] (7) heterocycloalkyl;

[0767] (8) substituted heterocycloalkyl;

[0768] (9) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0769] (10) substituted heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0770] (11) heteroarylalkyl;

[0771] (12) substituted heteroarylalkyl;

[0772] (13) alkenyl;

[0773] (14) substituted alkenyl;

[0774] (15) heteroarylalkenyl and

[0775] (16) substituted heteroarylalkenyl,

[0776] wherein the substituents for said substituted R9 groups are each independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0777] (1) —OH;

[0778] (2) —CO2R14;

[0779] (3) —CH2OR14,

[0780] (4) halo,

[0781] (5) alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl or t-butyl);

[0782] (6) amino;

[0783] (7) trityl;

[0784] (8) heterocycloalkyl;

[0785] (9) arylalkyl;

[0786] (10) heteroaryl and

[0787] (11) heteroarylalkyl,

[0788] wherein R14 is independently selected from the group consisting of: H and alkyl, preferably methyl or ethyl.

[0789] More preferably, when there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6, A is H and B is R9. Most preferably, when there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6, A is H and B is R9 wherein R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0790] (1) arylalkyl;

[0791] (2) substituted arylalkyl;

[0792] (3) arylalkoxy;

[0793] (4) substituted arylalkoxy;

[0794] (5) heterocycloalkyl;

[0795] (6) substituted heterocycloalkyl;

[0796] (7) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0797] (8) substituted heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0798] (9) heteroarylalkyl;

[0799] (10) substituted heteroarylalkyl;

[0800] (11) alkenyl;

[0801] (12) substituted alkenyl;

[0802] (13) heteroarylalkenyl and

[0803] (14) substituted heteroarylalkenyl,

[0804] wherein the substituents for said substituted R9 groups are independently selected from the group consisting of:

[0805] (1) —OH;

[0806] (2) halo, (preferably Br);

[0807] (3) alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, or t-butyl);

[0808] (4) amino and

[0809] (5) trityl.

[0810] Still more preferably, when there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6, A is H and B is R9 wherein R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0811] (1) heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0812] (2) substituted heterocycloalkylalkyl;

[0813] (3) heteroarylalkyl and

[0814] (4) substituted heteroarylalkyl,

[0815] wherein said substituents for said substituted R9 groups are the same or different alkyl groups (e.g., C1-C4 alkyl).

[0816] Even more preferably, when there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6, A is H and B is R9 wherein R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0817] (1) heteroaryl(C1-C3)alkyl and

[0818] (2) substituted heteroaryl(C1-C3)alkyl,

[0819] wherein the substituents for said substituted R9 group are as defined above.

[0820] Yet still more preferably, when there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6, A is H and B is R9 wherein R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0821] (1) heteroaryl(C1-C3)alkyl, with heteroaryl-CH2— being preferred and

[0822] (2) substituted heteroaryl(C1-C3)alkyl, with substituted heteroaryl-CH2— being preferred,

[0823] wherein the substituents for said substituted R9 groups are selected from one or more (e.g. 1, 2 or 3) with one being preferred, of the same or different alkyl groups (e.g., —CH3, —C2H5, —C3H4) with —CH3 being preferred.

[0824] Even still more preferably, when there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6, A is H and B is R9 wherein R9 is selected from the group consisting of:

[0825] (1) —CH2-imidazolyl;

[0826] (2) substituted imidazolyl-CH2—;

[0827] (3) —(CH2)2-imidazolyl;

[0828] (4) substituted imidazolyl-(CH2)2—;

[0829] (5) —(CH2)3-imidazolyl;

[0830] (6) substituted imidazolyl-(CH2)3—;

[0831] (7) —CH2-piperazinyl and

[0832] (8) —CH2-morpholinyl;

[0833] wherein the substituents for said substituted R9 groups are selected from one or more (e.g. 1, 2 or 3), with one being preferred, of the same or different alkyl groups (e.g., —CH3, —C2H5, —C3H4) with —CH3 being preferred; and wherein, the substituted imidazolyl groups:

[0834] are preferred, with

[0835] being most preferred.

[0836] Yet still more preferably, when there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6, A is H and B is R9 wherein R9 is substituted imidazolyl-CH2—, with

[0837] being preferred.

[0838] When B is H and A is R9, and there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6, the R9 groups for A are those described above for B.

[0839] When the optional bond between C-5 and C-6 is not present (i.e, there is a single bond between C-5 and C-6), each A and each B are independently selected and the definitions of A and B are the same as those described above when the optional bond is present, provided that when there is a single bond between C-5 and C-6 then one of the two A substituents or one of the two B substituents is H (i.e., when there is a single bond between C-5 and C-6 one of the four substituents (A, A, B, and B) has to be H).

[0840] Preferably, there is a double bond between C-5 and C-6.

[0841] Compounds of this invention having C-11 R— and S— stereochemistry include:

[0842] wherein

[0843] X=N or C;

[0844] Q=Br or Cl;

[0845] Y=alkyl, arylalkyl, or heteroarylalkyl.

[0846] Compounds useable in this invention include, but are not limited to:

[0847] Lines drawn into the ring systems indicate that the indicated bond may be attached to any of the substitutable ring carbon atoms.

[0848] Certain compounds of the invention may exist in different isomeric (e.g., enantiomers, diastereoisomers, atropisomers) forms. The invention contemplates all such isomers both in pure form and in admixture, including racemic mixtures. Enol forms are also included.

[0849] Certain tricyclic compounds will be acidic in nature, e.g. those compounds which possess a carboxyl or phenolic hydroxyl group. These compounds may form pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Examples of such salts may include sodium, potassium, calcium, aluminum, gold and silver salts. Also contemplated are salts formed with pharmaceutically acceptable amines such as ammonia, alkyl amines, hydroxyalkylamines, N-methylglucamine and the like.

[0850] Certain basic tricyclic compounds also form pharmaceutically acceptable salts, e.g., acid addition salts. For example, the pyrido-nitrogen atoms may form salts with strong acid, while compounds having basic substituents such as amino groups also form salts with weaker acids. Examples of suitable acids for salt formation are hydrochloric, sulfuric, phosphoric, acetic, citric, oxalic, malonic, salicylic, malic, fumaric, succinic, ascorbic, maleic, methanesulfonic and other mineral and carboxylic acids well known to those in the art. The salts are prepared by contacting the free base form with a sufficient amount of the desired acid to produce a salt in the conventional manner. The free base forms may be regenerated by treating the salt with a suitable dilute aqueous base solution such as dilute aqueous NaOH, potassium carbonate, ammonia and sodium bicarbonate. The free base forms differ from their respective salt forms somewhat in certain physical properties, such as solubility in polar solvents, but the acid and base salts are otherwise equivalent to their respective free base forms for purposes of the invention.

[0851] All such acid and base salts are intended to be pharmaceutically acceptable salts within the scope of the invention and all acid and base salts are considered equivalent to the free forms of the corresponding compounds for purposes of the invention.

[0852] The compounds of formula 1.0 can exist in unsolvated as well as solvated forms, including hydrated forms, e.g., hemi-hydrate. In general, the solvated forms, with pharmaceutically acceptable solvents such as water, ethanol and the like are equivalent to the unsolvated forms for purposes of the invention.

[0853] General Preparative Schemes

[0854] The following processes may be employed to produce compounds of the invention.

Pyridyl Tricyclic Compounds

[0855] One skilled in the art will appreciate that the compounds of the invention represented by Formula 1, wherein one of a, b, c or d is N or N+—O− can be prepared according to the following schemes:

[0856] The synthesis of 5-bromo tricyclic compound 1b begins with bridgehead olefin 1a (J. Med Chem (1998), 41, 1561-1567) which is treated with dibromo dimethylhydantoin in triflic acid media. Further treatment of the vinylbromide with potassium t-butoxide in the presence of the appropriate secondary amine gives the 5 and 6-substituted enamine adducts. When Y is NH (piperazine case), acylations, sulfonylations and amide formation can be carried out using standard procedures. Treatment of these amine adducts with HCl(aq) at the appropriate temperatures results in the formation of the 5 and 6 azaketones, 1f and 1e respectively.

[0857] In cases where secondary enamines were required, synthesis from 1f and 1e-azaketones were utilized as outlined in scheme 2. Thus, the appropriate ketone and amine was refluxed in toluene in the presence of p-toluene sulfonic acid in a Dean Stark apparatus.

[0858] Synthesis of 3-carbon spaced analogs can be prepared as outlined in scheme 3. Thus, subjecting tricyclic vinyl bromide 1b to a Heck type reaction using ethyl acrylate and catalyzed by Pd0 gives the α-β un-saturated ester 3a. Reduction of the conjugated double bond was carried out using copper chloride-sodium borohydride reducing reagent. The ester was further reduced to alcohol using lithium aluminum hydride. Treatment of the alcohol with methanesulfonyl chloride in an appropriate aprotic solvent, followed by displacement with an appropriate sodium salt resulted in the desired imidazole targets. In most cases, separation of isomers were effected at this point. Where the R group of 3e was a BOC group, deprotection using HCl-dioxane gave the hydrochloride salts of amines. Using standard chemistry, these amines were converted to ureas, carbamates, sulfonamides and amides.

[0859] Preparation of 6-substituted 3-carbon spaced imidazole compounds was carried out as outlined in scheme 4. A mixture of ketones 1f and 1i were treated with N-phenytrifluoromethane sulfonimide to give a seperable mixture of 5 and 6-tricyclic triflate compounds. The 6-trilate adduct was converted to the desired 3-carbon spaced analogs using similar protocol as described for the 5-bromo tricyclic compounds outlined in scheme 3.

[0860] Two carbon spaced analogs were prepared as outlined in scheme 5. Thus, triflate 4b was subjected to Stille chemistry, by reacting with tributylvinyl stannate catalyzed by an appropriate Pd0 to afford the tricyclic vinyl compound 5b. The 2-carbon spaced compounds were obtained by treating the tricylic compound with the appropriate imidazole that had been previously treated with Buli-THF in a sealed tube and refluxed at 120° C. Further funtionalization was carried out as previously described. Suberane compounds were prepared in a similar way.

[0861] Scheme 6 illustrates method of making amine 6b through phthalimido displacement of a mesylate followed by hydazine hydrolysis of the phthalimido moiety. Amine 6b can be converted to targets that have acyl, sufonyl, carbamoyl and urea functionalities.

[0862] Lactams 7a can be prepared from amine 6b by reacting with bromo butanonyl acid chloride as outlined in scheme 7.

[0863] Cyclic urea can be prepared from the mesylate shown above by treating with the salt of the cyclic urea 8a as outlined in scheme 8.

[0864] Scheme 9: Preparation of 5-Sustituted Propanoic Acid Derivatives

[0865] Amides from 3-carbon spaced carboxylic acid 9a and 9c can be prepared as outlined in scheme 10 using either DEC-HOBT mediated protocol or from the appropriate acid chloride.

[0866] Preparation of piperazine compounds off the bridgehead starts from mesylate aa which is reacted with CBZ-protected piperazine. The BOC group is then removed and the resulting amine 10c is functionalized appropriately. Removal of CBZ group off the piperazine is effected with TMSI.

[0867] Compound 12a is reduced with DIBAL in an inert solvent such as toluene or tetrahydrofuran to give 12b after acidic workup. Treatment of 12b with an appropriately substituted and tritylated imidazole iodide in the presence of ethylmagnesium bromide in solvents such as dichloromethane at ambient temperature yields the adduct 12c. Elimination of the hydroxyl group by converting the hydroxyl group to an appropriate leaving group such as a mesylate, tosylate, or halide, using methanesulfonyl chloride, p-toluenesulfonyl chloride, or thionyl chloride, followed by elimination using an appropriate base such as triethylamine gives 12e. Removal of the trityl group with acid such as trifluoroacetic acid or hydrochloric acid gives the double bond compound 12f which is then hydrogenated using an appropriate catalyst such as platinum oxide under from 1 to 55 psi of hydrogen in an appropriate solvent such as ethanol gave the desired product 12g.

[0868] Alternatively the ester 12a can be saponified with an appropriate base such as lithium hydroxide to obtain the acid 12h. Converting the acid 12h to the “Weinreb amide” followed by reaction with an appropriately substituted and tritylated imidazole iodide in the presence of ethylmagnesium bromide in solvents such as dichloromethane at ambient temperature yields the adduct 12c (shown in Scheme 12 below).

[0869] Compounds of type 12L were prepared as shown above. Oxidation of the hydroxyl compound 12c can be accomplished with the Dess Martin periodinane to obtain 12j. Reaction with a grignard reagent gave 12k. The trityl group is removed under standard conditions mentioned above to give the desired compound 12L.

[0870] Single methylene bridgehead C-Imidazole derivatives (13c) were prepared as shown above. Compound 13a was first converted to bromide 13b. Treatment of compound 13b with C-imidazole cuprates (prepared from corresponding iodo imidazole) yielded the adduct 13c.

[0871] Scheme 14: Preparation of One-Methylene Piperazines

[0872] Ketone A is brominated with brominating reagents such as NBS, with a small amount of an activator such as benzoyl peroxide, in solvents such as dichloromethane at elevated temperature, such as 80-100° C. to give dibromo compound B.

[0873] Dibromo compound B is reacted with a base such as DBU in a solvent such as dichloromethane at temperatures from 0° C. to room temperature to give vinylbromides C and D. These vinylbromides are separated by chromatography such as silica gel flash chromatography using solvents mixtures such as ethyl acetate and hexane. Alternatively, vinylbromides C and D can be separated by crystallization from solvents such as dichloromethane.

[0874] The ketone groups of separated vinylbromides C and D are reduced to the corresponding alcohols E and F with a reducing agent such as NaBH4 in solvents such as methanol or ethanol at temperatures of 0° C. to room temperature.

[0875] The resulting alcohols functions of E and F are converted to a leaving group, such as a halide, with reagents such as SOCl2 in solvents such as dichloromethane containing a base such as 2,6-lutidine and running the reaction at 0° C. to room temperature. The resulting intermediate halides are reacted, without purification, with piperazine or a protected piperazine, such as BOC-piperazine in a solvent such as dichloromethane at room temperature giving intermediates G and H.

[0876] The vinylhalide intermediates are carbonylated with CO gas under a pressure of about 100 psi and a temperature of 80° C. to 100° C. using a palladium catalyst such as PdCl2 and triphenyl phosphine in toluene and containing DBU and an alcohol such as methanol. If methanol is used, methyl esters I and J are obtained.

[0877] The ester functions are of I and J are reduced to hydroxymethyl functions of K and L. This can be done directly by first removing the protecting BOC group with TFA or HCl-dioxane and then reducing with a reducing agent such as DIBAL-H, followed by reintroduction of the BOC group with di-tert-butyl dicarbonate. Alternatively, the ester function is hydrolyzed with LiOH and water followed by neutralization with citric acid. The resulting carboxylic acids are then converted into a function that is easily reduced, such as a mixed anhydride or an acyl imidazole. This is done by reacting the resulting carbocylic acids with a chloroformate to form the mixed anhydride or with carbonydiimidazole to form the acyl imidazole (Synlett. (1995), 839). The resulting activated carboxylic acids are reduced with NaBH4 in solvents such as methanol, ethanol or aqueous THF.

[0878] The hydroxy functions of K and L are converted into leaving groups such as a methanesulfonate or an arylsulfonate such as a tosylate, by reacting with the appropriate sulfonyl chloride in dichloromethane containing a base such as triethylamine. The sulfonate leaving groups can be displaced by nucleophiles such amines. The nucloephile can also be basic heterocycles such as imidazole or a substituted imidazole. In the case of an imidazole, the anion of the imidazole is first formed with NaH in DMF and then reacted with the above sulfonate. Displacement of the sulfonates with a nucleophile gives O and P, which can be converted to the compounds of this invention 1.0, by first removing the BOC protecting group and then forming the desired amide, urea, carbamate or sulfonamide on the resulting amine by methods well known in the art.

[0879] The vinylhalide or vinyltriflate intermediates A and B, (described in other general schemes) are carbonylated with CO gas under a pressure of about 100 psi and a temperature of 80° C. to 100° C. using a palladium catalyst such as PdCl2 and triphenyl phosphine in toluene and containing DBU and an alcohol such as methanol. If methanol is used, methyl esters C and D are obtained. Intermediates C and D are reacted as are intermediates I and J in the general scheme for one methylene piperazines to yield compounds of Formula 1.0, of this invention.

[0880] Alternatively, Intermediates A and B can be reacted with tin vinylether E, in the presence of PdCl2, as described in Tetrahedron, (1991), 47, 1877, to yield vinylethers F and G (Scheme 15a). Allowing F and G to stand until aldehyde is visible by NMR (at least two weeks) and then reacting with Hg(OAc)2, KI followed by NaBH4, as described in J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans., (1984), 1069 and Tet. Lett., (1988), 6331, yields mixtures H, I and J, K. Intermediates H and J are separated and reacted as are intermediates K and L in the general scheme for one methylene piperazines to yield compounds of Formula 1.0, of this invention.

[0881] Compounds with substitution along the chain can be synthesized starting with a substituted ethyl acrylate derivative. Addition of imidazole across the olefin followed by reduction gives the terminal alkene, which can be added to the appropriately substituted vinyl bromide under Heck reaction conditions. Selective reduction of the di-substituted olefin gives the saturated derivative (Scheme 16).

[0882] The synthesis of the C-linked imidazoles proceeds through the Heck reaction of the appropriately substituted vinyl imidazole with the appropriate vinyl bromide. Selective reduction of the resulting di-substituted olefin gives the target compound. A similar procedure can be carried out with differentially N-substituted imidazoles to give N-alkyl imidazole derivatives (Scheme 17).

[0883] Suberyl Compounds

[0884] One skilled in the art will appreciate that the compounds of the invention represented by Formula 1.0, wherein a, b, c or d is C can be prepared according to the following schemes:

[0885] Tricyclic vinyl bromide azaketone 4b was prepared as described by Rupard et. al. (J. Med. Chem. 1989, 32, 2261-2268). Reduction of ketone to alcohol 4c was carried out with NaBH4. The alcohol was converted to chloride 4d and then treated with N-methylpiperidine Grignard reagent to give piperidine derivative 4e.

[0886] Demethylation was effected with ethyl chloroformate followed by acid hydrolysis and subsequent derivitization (i.e sulfonylation, acylation and carbomylation etc.). Preparation of compounds with 3-carbon substituted imidazole moieties on the suberane trycyclic bridgehead was carried out in a similar way as described in scheme 3.

Preparation of Intermediates and Examples

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 1

[0887] Step A Preparation of Compound (2).

[0888] Loratadine® (448 g, 1.17 mol) was refuxed in 2 L of 70% aqueous HCl (1.4 L conc. HCl in 600 ml H2O) for 12 h. The reaction mixture was then cooled and poured into ice. It was then basified with 950 mL of 50% NaOH followed by extraction with CH2Cl2 (1×4L, and 2×2.5L). The organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4 and MgSO4 and then filtered. All the volatiles were then removed to give 368 g of the title compound (2). MH+=311

[0889] Step B Preparation of Compound (3).

[0890] To the title compound from Preparative Example 1, Step A (363 g, 1.17 mol) was added trifuromethane sulfonic acid (1.8 Kg) under N2. The reaction mixture was refluxed at 170° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored by 1H NMR. After 4 days the reaction was only 63% complete. After 8 days the reaction was found to be 80% complete according to 1H NMR; thus another 130 mL of CF3SO3H were added and refuxing continued for another 24 h. It was then poured into ice and basified with 800 mL of NaOH (50%) and extracted twice with CH2Cl2 (1×8L then 1×7L). The organic phase was combined, washed with H2O and filtered through celite. It was then dried over MgSO4 and Na2SO4 and again filtered through celite. The filtrate was concentrated to give a black brown semi-solid that was pre adsorbed on 600 g of silica gel and then chromatographed on 2.3 Kg of silica gel eluting first with 5% CH3H—CH2Cl2 (saturated with ammonia) and then with 10% CH3OH—CH2Cl2 (saturated with ammonia) to give 102 g of the title compound (3) as a solid. mp=73-75; MS (FAB) m/z 483 (MH+).

[0891] Step C Preparation of Compound (4).

[0892] To a solution of the title compound of Preparative Example 1, Step B (145 g) in 1L of CH2Cl2 at 0° C. was added ethylchloroformate (55 mL), dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. It was further diluted with 1L CH2Cl2 and stirred with 2L of dilute NaHCO3, pH˜7-8. The organic layer was separated and dried over MgSO4 and Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to afford 174 g of a brown black gum. The crude compound was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluting with 20-60% ethyl acetate-hexane to afford the title compound (4). MS (FAB) m/z 383 (MH+).

[0893] D. Preparation of Compounds (6) and (5).

[0894] The title compound of Preparative Example 1, Step C (251 g, 0.65 mol) was dissolved in 1.65 L of CH2Cl2 and dibromo dimethylhydantoin, (132 g, 0.462 mol) was then added. The solution was stirred until the system was homogeneous. The solution was cooled to 0° C. under N2 atmosphere and 174 mL of CF3SO3H were added over 37 min. while keeping temperatures between −1 to 1° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h, cooled to −10° C. and basified with 50% NaOH (170 mL), keeping the temperature below 1° C. The aqueous phase was extracted with CH2Cl2 and then dried over MgSO4, dried and concentrated to give 354 g of yellow foam that was chromatographed on silica gel eluting with 10-50% of ethyl acetate-hexanes gradient to give 50 g of compound (5) (14% yield) and 147 grams of the desired title compound (6) (49% yield). Compound (6) MS m/z (rel intens) 462 (MH+); Compound (5) MS m/z (rel intens) 542 ( MH+).

[0895] E. Mixture of Compounds (7) and (8).

[0896] To a solution of piperazine 0.186 g (2.2 mmol, 5 equiv.) in 5 mL of THF was added 0.20 g (0.4 mmol) of compound 6 (from Preparative Example 1, Step D. The reactants stirred at room temperature until everything was in solution. To this mixture was added potassium t-butoxide (0.243 g, 2.1 mmol, 5 equivalents) in one portion. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. All of the THF was removed by rotary evaporation and the resulting crude product was purified by flash chromatography eluting with 3-4% (10% CH3OH: saturated with NH4OH)—CH2Cl2 to give a mixture of title compounds (7) and (8). FAB m/z 467 (MH+).

[0897] F. Mixture of compounds (9) and (10).

[0898] The mixture of compounds from Preparative Example 1, Step E (43.6 g) in 100 mL of conc. HCl was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. The reaction mixture was poured into ice and basified with conc. NH4OH and then extracted with CH2Cl2 to give a mixture of compounds (9) and (10). MS (FAB) m/z 399 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 2

[0899] A. Compound (11).

[0900] Compound 6 from Preparative Example 1, Step D (10 g, 21.7 mmol) was hydrolyzed in the same manner as described in Preparative Example 1, Step A, to give the title compound (11). MH+=389.

[0901] B. Compound (12).

[0902] To the amine product from Preparative Example 2, Step A (20 g, 0.5 mol) and triethylamine (10.4 g, 14.4 mL, 1.02 mol) dissolved in anhydrous dichloromethane (100 mL) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (8.8 g, 6 mL, 0.77 mol). After stirring at room temperature overnight, the solution was diluted with dichloromethane, washed with saturated NaHCO3 and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Filtration and concentration in vacuo afforded the crude product that was purified by flash chromatography on a silica gel column, eluting with 1% CH3OH (saturated with ammonia)-CH2Cl2to give the title compound (12). MS (FAB) m/z 469 (MH+).

[0903] Step C Preparation of Compounds (13) and (14).

[0904] Product from Preparative Example 2, Step B (21.25 g, 45.3 mmol) was treated in the same manner as described in Preparative Example 1, Step E, to give 22.2 g of a mixture of compounds (13) and (14). MS (473) (MH+).

[0905] D. Preparation of Compounds (15) and (16).

[0906] The product from Preparative Example 2, Step C (22.5 g) was dissolved in 150 mL of conc. HCl and stirred for 16 h. The reaction mixture was poured into ice, basified with conc. NH4OH and then extracted with CH2Cl2 to give a mixture of compounds (15) and (16). MS (FAB) m/z 405 (MH+).

[0907] E. Preparation of Compounds (17) and (18).

[0908] Separation of compound of Preparative Example 2 Step B by HPLC using a Chiralpack AD column eluting with 40-50% isopropanol:60-50% hexane-0.2% diethylamine gave enantiomeric amines (17) and (18).

[0909] Compound 17: mp=118-119; [α]D22=+136.9° (9.00 mg/2 mL, MeOH); MS (FAB) m/z 469 (MH+).

[0910] Compound 18: mp=119-120; [α]D22=−178.2° (9.90 mg/2 mL, MeOH); MS (FAB) m/z 469 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 3

[0911] A. Compound (19).

[0912] To a solution of the title compound from Preparative Example 2, Step B (2.0 g, 4.3 mmole) in DMF (50 ml) under nitrogen atmosphere, was added triethyl amine (17 ml), ethyl arcrylate (2.5 ml), potassium carbonate (3 g, 21.4 mmole), tetrabutylamonium bromide (2.8 g, 8.6 mmole) and palladium (II) acetate (0.1255 g, 0.56 mmol). The resulting mixture was heated to 100° C., and stirred for 4 h then it was cooled to room temperature and the solvent was removed. To the residue was added CH2Cl2 and water and the mixture was then extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness. The crude product was purified using pre-adsorbed flash silica column chromatography eluting with 30-50% ethyl acetate-hexane gradient to give the title compound (19). MS 487 (MH+).

[0913] Step B Mlixture of Compounds (20) and (21).

[0914] To a solution of the title compound from Preparative Example 3, Step A (6.4 g, 13 mmole) in ethanol (500 ml), was added copper chloride (0.96 g, 9.7 mmole). The reaction was cooled to 0° C. Portionwise, added sodium borohydride (4.97 g, 131 mmole). The reaction stirred overnight at room temperature. Another portion of sodium borohydride (2.46 g, 65 mmole) was added and the reaction stirred for 2 more hours, then the solvent was removed. To the residue was added saturated sodium bicarbonate and the mixture was extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness to afford a mixture of the reduced ester (20) and the alcohol (21) title compounds. This crude mixture was taken on to the next step without purification.

[0915] Step C Preparation of Compound (22).

[0916] To a solution of the products from Preparative Example 3, Step B (5.74 g) in CH2Cl2 (100 ml) was added triethyl amine (2.4 ml). Slowly, methane sulfonyl chloride (0.8 ml) was added and the mixture stirred over night at room temperature. To the reaction was added saturated sodium bicarbonate and then it was extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness. The crude product mixture was separated on a Biotage® column, eluting with 30% ethyl acetate-CH2Cl2, to afford the desired title compound (22). MS 525 (MH+). (recovered unreacted ester (20))

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 4

[0917] A. Compound (23).

[0918] To a solution of title compound (11) from Preparative Example 2, Step A (20 g, 51.32 mmole) in CH3OH/H2O (400 ml, 50:1) was added di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (16.8 g, 77.0 mmole). The pH was adjusted to 9 and the mixture was stirred for 4 h. The solvent was removed, then water was added. The mixture was extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness affording the title compound (23). MS 491 (MH+).

[0919] B. Compound (24).

[0920] Following a similar procedure as in Preparative Example 3, Step A, the title compound (24) was prepared. MS 509 (MH+).

[0921] C. Compound (25).

[0922] To a solution of the title compound from Preparative Example 3, Step B (19.62 g. 38.5 mmole) in ethanol (150 ml) was added platinum (IV) oxide (1.962 g). The reaction stirred over night at room temperature under H2 balloon pressure atmosphere. After monitoring the reaction, an additional 2% (by weight) of platinum (IV) oxide was added and the reaction for 6 more hours, under H2 balloon pressure atmosphere. The mixture was filtered through celite and concentrated to dryness to afford the title compound (25) as a white solid. MS 511 (MH+).

[0923] Step D Preparation of Compound (26).

[0924] Dissolved product from Preparative Example 3, Step C (2.0 g, 3.9 mmole) in THF (30 ml) and cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath. To the reaction was added diisobutylaluminum hydride (7.8 ml, 7.8 mmole). The reaction was allowed to stir and come to room temperature over night. The reaction did not go to completion. The mixture was cooled in an ice bath (0° C.) and fresh diisobutylaluminum hydride/toluene (7.8 ml) was added. After the reaction stirred for 4 more hours, it was still not complete. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C., and an additional 3.9 ml of diisobutylaluminum hydride as added. The reaction stirred for 3 more hours. The crude reaction mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate: 10% citric acid, and 1.0 N NaOH. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness to afford the desired title compound (26). MS 471 (MH+).

[0925] Step E Preparation of Compound (27).

[0926] Following a similar procedure described in Preparative Example 3, Step C, the title compound (27) was prepared. MS 549 (MH+).

[0927] Step F Preparation of Compound (28).

[0928] To a solution of the title compound from Preparative Example 4, Step E (1.6 g, 3.01 mmole) in DMF (50 ml) was added imidazolylsodium (Aldrich) (0.407 g, 4.52 mmole). The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. for 2 h. The reaction was cooled and the DMF was removed. Saturated sodium bicarbonate was added and the mixture was extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness. The crude product was purified by column chromatography eluting with 2% CH3OH: saturated with ammonia-CH2Cl2, to afford the title compound (28). MS 519 (MH+).

[0929] Step G Preparation of Compound (29).

[0930] Dissolved the product from Preparative Example 4, Step F (0.55 g, 1.08 mmole) in 4 N dioxane/HCl (20 ml). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h at room temperature and then concentrated to dryness to afford the title compound (29) as a light yellow solid. HRMS 419 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 5

[0931] A. Compound (30).

[0932] Compound (20) from Preparative Example 3, Step B (0.67 g, 1.37 mmole) was dissolved in THF (5 ml). To the mixutre was added 1N NaOH (6.9 ml) and the resulting solution stirred over night at room temperature. The reaction mixture was concentrated, acidified with 10% citric acid (w/v) and extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was drived over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness to afford the title compound (30) as a yellow solid. mp 122.7-123.4° C.; MS 461 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 1

[0933] Preparation of Compounds (31) and (32).

[0934] Compound (17) from Preparative Example 2, Step E 0.31 g (0.66 mmol) was treated in the same manner as described in Preparative Example 1, Step E to give a mixture of compounds (31) and (32) that were further separated on a HPLC Chiralpack AD column eluting with 30% isopropanol-70% hexane-0.2% diethylamine to give 0.04 g of target compound (31) and 0.07 g of target compound (32).

[0935] Compound 31: mp=174-175; [α]D22=+96.0° (3.6 mg/2 mL, CH2Cl2); MS (FAB) m/z 473 (MH+).

[0936] Compound 32: mp=173-174; [α]D22=+21.7° (8.4 mg/2 mL, CH2Cl2); MS (FAB) m/z 473 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 2

[0937] Preparation of Compounds (33) and (34).

[0938] As described for preparation of Example 1 above, 0.31 g of compound (18) from Preparative Example 2 Step E was converted to a mixture of compounds (33) and (34) that were subsequently separated on a Chiralpack AD column HPLC eluting with and 30% isopropanol-70% hexane-0.2% diethylamine as eluent to give 0.12 g of target compound (33) and 0.04 g of target compound (34).

[0939] Compound 33: mp=178-179; [α]D22=−30.5° (9.5 mg/2 mL, CH2Cl2); MS (FAB) m/z 473 (MH+).

[0940] Compound 34: mp=172-173; [α]D22=−84° (3.5 mg/2 mL, CH2Cl2); MS (FAB) m/z 473 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 3

[0941] Preparation of Compounds (35) and (36).

[0942] Product from Preparative Example 2, Step B (0.4 g, 0.86 mmol) was treated in the same manner as described in Preparative Example 1 Step E, substituting homopiperazine (Aldrich), to give of a mixture of compounds 35 and 36 that were further separated by flash chromatography, eluting with 10% CH3OH:saturated with NH3/CH2Cl2 as eluent to give 0.13 g of target compound (35) and 0.17 g of target compound (36).

[0943] Compound (35): mp=116-117; MS (FAB) m/z 487 (MH+).

[0944] Compound (36): mp=111-112; MS (FAB) m/z 487 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 4

[0945] Preparation of Compounds (37) and (38).

[0946] The ketones of Preparative Example 2, Step D (0.50 g, 1.23 mmol), Histamine® (0.21 g, 1.8 mmol) and p-toluene sulfonic acid (monohydrate) were dissolved in anhydrous toluene (40 mL) and refluxed in a Dean Stark trap apparatus for 24 h. The reaction mixture was then cooled, diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted with NaHCO3. The organic layer was then dried over MgSO4 and concentrated to dryness. Purification by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% CH3OH (saturated with NH3)—CH2Cl2, afforded 0.17 g (28% yield) 5-substituted histamine adduct (38) as the first eluting product and 0.08 g (13% yield) of the 6-substituted histamine adduct (37) as the second eluting product.

[0947] Compound (37): mp=124-125; MS (FAB) m/z 498 (MH+).

[0948] Compound (38): mp=119-120; MS (FAB) m/z 498 (MH+).

EXAMPLES (5) AND (6)

[0949] By using the same procedure as above and substituting the appropriate amines, the following mixtures of compounds were prepared:

ExR =Compound #:5

(39) AND (40).6

(41) AND (42).

EXAMPLE 7

[0950] Preparation of Compounds (43) and (44).

[0951] To a solution of the title compound (22) from Preparative Example 3, Step C (1.0 g, 2.03 mmole) in DMF (20 ml) was added imidazolylsodium (0.257 g, 2.85 mmole). The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. for 2 h. Cooled the reaction and removed DMF. Added saturated sodium bicarbonate and extracted with CH2Cl2. Dried organic layer over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness. Crude product was purified by Biotage column chromatography eluting with 3% CH3OH: (saturated with ammonia)-CH2Cl2, to afford the title compound as an enantiomeric mixture. The mixture was separated into pure enantiomers on Prep HPLC Chiral AD column eluting with 35-40% Isopropanol-Hexane: 0.2% Diethyl amine, to give the title compounds (43) and (44). MS 497 (MH+)

EXAMPLE 8

[0952] Step A Preparation of Compound (45).

100

[0953] 2-methylimidazole was dissolved in DMF (10 ml). To this was added one equivalent of NaH and the reaction was allowed to stir at room temperature for 1 h.

[0954] Step B Preparation of Compound (46).

101

[0955] Following a similar procedure as described in Example 7, substituting 2-methyl imidazoyl sodium (45) for imidazoyl sodium, the racemic mixture of the title compound (46) was prepared. MS 511 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 9

[0956] Mixture of Compounds (47) and (48).

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[0957] Compound (22) was reacted in the same the same manner as Example 8, substituting 4-methyl imidazole in Step A, affording a mixture of 4 and 5-methyl substituted imidazole derivatives (47) and (48).

EXAMPLE 10

[0958] Step A Preparation of Compound (49).

103

[0959] To SEM protected methyl imidazole (30 g, 0.141 mole) prepared according to literature procedure, Whitten, J. P., J. Org. Chem. 1986, 51, 1891-1894., in THF (250 ml) at −78° C. was added 2.5 M n-butyl lithium (74 ml, 0.184 mole) over 1 h. The solution was stirred for 1 h at −78° C., then a solution of diphenyl disulfide (34.27 g, 0.155 mole) in THF (125 ml) was added over ½ h. The mixture was stirred and warmed to room temperature over night. The solvents were removed and then the residue was diluted with ethyl acetate (250 ml) and washed with 1.0 M NaOH (5×50 ml) and then brine (50 ml). The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated. The crude product (45.28 g, 0.141 mole) was dissoved in ethanol (100 ml) and 5 M aqueous HCl (100 ml) and stirred for 12 h. at 60° C. The solvent was removed and the residue was dissolved in distilled H2O. 5M aqueous NaOH was added until pH=8, then the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Combined organic layers and washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated. Purified by flash chromatography eluting with 70% Hexanes:Acetone to afford the product as a white solid. The amine was further reacted with NaH (1 equivalent) in DMF for 1 h. affording the title compound (49).

[0960] Step B Preparation of Compound (50).

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[0961] Compound (27) from PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 4, STEP E was reacted in the same manner as EXAMPLE 8, substituting 4-methyl-2-phenylsulfanyl-1H-imidazole sodium (49), affording the title compound (50) as a light yellow solid. MS 643 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 11

[0962] Step A Mixture of Compounds (51) and (52).

105

[0963] Compound (27) from PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 4, STEP E, was treated in the same manner as in Example 9 above to afford a mixture of the 4 and 5-substituted imidazol title compounds (51) and (52).

[0964] Step B Preparation of pure (+, −) Compounds (53A) & (53B); and pure (+, −) (54A) & (54B).

106

[0965] The compounds from Step A above were further seperated into a mixture of (4 and 5) (+) enantiomers and (4 and 5) (−) enantiomers using preparatory HPLC Chiral AD column, eluting with 20% Isopropanol-Hexane: 0.2% Diethyl amine. MS 532 (MH+). The pure (+) and (−) enantiomeric pairs were then reacted with triphenyl methyl chloride (Aldrich) in CH2Cl2 starting at 0° C. and warming to room temperature over 3 h. The crude product was purified by column chromatography eluting with 50% ethyl acetate-acetone, affording the pure (+) and (−) 4-methyl substituted enantiomers (53A) and (53B); MS 533 (MH+). The column was then flushed with 100% methanol, the fraction was concentrated and the residue was treated with methanol saturated with ammonia, overnight at reflux temperature. The product was purified by column chromatography eluting with 50% ethyl acetate-acetone, affording the pure (+) and (−) 5-methyl substituted enantiomers (54A) and (54B); MS 533 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 12

[0966] Preparation of Compounds (55) and (56).

107

[0967] Compound (28) from PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 4, STEP F, was separated into pure enatiomers by preparatory HPLC using a chiral AD column eluting with 20% Isopropanol:Hexane: 0.2% Diethyl amine to give pure title compounds (55) and (56). MS 519 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 13

[0968] Preparation of Compound (57).

108

[0969] Compound (29) from PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 4, STEP G (0.20 g, 0.48 mmole) was dissolved in CH2Cl2 (10 ml). Added triethyl amine (0.30 ml, 1.92 mmole) followed by trimethylsilyl isocyanate (Aldrich) (1.3 ml, 9.6 mmole) and stirred at room temperature over night. Quenched reaction with 1.0 N NaOH and extracted with CH2Cl2. Dried organic layer over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated. Purified by column chromatography eluting with 3-5% Methanol saturated with Ammonia-CH2Cl2, affording the title compound (57) as a white solid. MS 464 (MH+).

EXAMPLES 14 AND 15

[0970]

109

[0971] By substituting the appropriate isocyanates, and following the procedure described in EXAMPLE 13 above, the following compounds were prepared:

2ExR =Compound #:14

110

(58). MS 518 (MH+).15

111

(59). MS 544 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 16

[0972] Preparation of Compound (60).

112

[0973] Compound (55) was deprotected following the procedure described in PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 4, STEP G, to give the (+) enantiomer of the starting amine which was then reacted with 4-Chlorophenyl isocyanate (Aldrich) (0.05 g, 0.34 mmole) in the same manner as Example 13 above, affording the title compound (60) as a white solid. MS 572 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 17

[0974] Preparation of Compound (61).

113

[0975] Compound (56) was deprotected following the procedure described in PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 4, STEP G to give the (−) enantiomer of the starting amine. Reacting in the same fashion as Example 16 above, afforded the title compound (61) as a white solid. MS 572 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 18

[0976] Preparation of Compound (62).

114

[0977] Following the procedure described in EXAMPLE 16, substituting cyclohexyl chloroformate (BASF) in place of the isocyanate, afforded the title compound (62) as a white solid. MS 545 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 19

[0978] Preparation of Compound (63).

115

[0979] Following the same procedure as described in EXAMPLE 18 above, substituting the (−) enatiomer of the starting amine from EXAMPLE 17, afforded the title compound (63) as a white solid. MS 545 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 6

[0980] A. Preparation of tributyl-(2-ethoxy-vinyl)-stannane (64).

116

[0981] In a sealed tube, was added ethoxy ethyne (Fluka) followed by tributyltin hydride (Aldrich) and heated to 55° C. for two days. The reaction mixture was then concentrated to a brown red liquid. Purification via distillation afforded the title compound (64) as an off-white liquid. BP range 98°-115° C., (0.35 to 0.2 mmHg).

[0982] Step B Preparation of Compound (65).

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[0983] To a solution of compound (23) from Preparative Example 4, Step A (6.51 g, 13.29 mM), dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(II) (Alrich) (0.373 g, 0.53 mM), and tetrabutylammonium chloride (Aldrich) (3.69 g, 13.29 mM) in DMF (50 ml) was added compound (64) from PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 6, STEP A. The reaction stirred over night at 75-80° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction was cooled to room temperature, then a solution of KF (0.93 g, 15.94 mM) in H2O (70 ml) was added. A precipitate formed upon addition. The reaction mixture was stirred for fifteen minutes then added CH2Cl2 and stirred an additional fifteen minutes. The reaction mixture was extracted with CH2Cl2, the organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. Purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with 1:3% -1:1% ethyl acetate-hexanes affording the title compound (65) as a yellow solid, mp 86-90° C.

[0984] Step C Preparation of Compound (66).

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[0985] To a solution of compound (65) from Preparative Example 6, Step B (3.25 g, 6.76 mM) in THF/H2O (33.7 ml/7.3 ml), was added mercury (II) acetate. The reaction stirred at room temperature for fifteen minutes during which time a precipitate formed. To the mixture was then added saturated KI solution (70-80 ml) and was stirred for five minutes. Added CH2Cl2 and stirred for 1 h. The reaction was extracted with CH2Cl2 (2×100 ml). The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to afford the title compound (66) as a light brown solid. MS 453 (MH+).

[0986] D. Preparation of Compound (67).

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[0987] To a solution of compound (66) from Preparative Example 6, Step C (3.06 g, 6.8 mM) in ethanol (40 ml) was added sodium borohydride (0.31 g, 8.1 mM) in two portions over seven minutes. The reaction stirred for 45 minutes was then concentrated, taken up in ethyl acetate and washed with brine. Re-extracted brine layer with additional ethyl acetate and then combined organic layers, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to a solid. Further purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting with 1:1-5:1 ethyl acetate-hexane afforded the title compound (67) as a white solid. MP range 120-130° C.; MS 455 (MH+).

[0988] E. Preparation of Compound (68).

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[0989] Compound (67) from Preparative Example 6, Step D was reacted in the same manner as described in Preparative Example 3, Step C, to afford the title compound (68) as a peach solid.

[0990] F. Preparation of Compound (69).

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[0991] Compound (68) from Preparative Example 6, Step D (0.1 g, 0.19 mM) was dissolved in THF (2.5 ml). To the mixture was added Lil (Aldrich) (0.064 g, 0.48 mM) and stirred over night at room temperature. The reaction mixture was concentrated, taken up in CH2Cl2 and washed with brine (25 ml). The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to afford the title compound (69) as a yellow-brown solid.

EXAMPLE 20

[0992] Preparation of Compound (70).

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[0993] Compound (68) from Preparative Example 6, Step E, was reacted in the same manner as described in Example 8, Step B, resulting in the title compound (70) as a white solid, mp 94-101° C.

EXAMPLE 21

[0994] Preparation of Compound (71).

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[0995] To compound (69) from Preparative Example 6, Step F (0.3 g, 0.05 mM) in CH3CN (1 ml) was added imidazole (Aldrich) (0.014 g, 0.2 mM). The reaction was heated to 52° C. and stirred over night. The reaction was cooled, concentrated, then diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with brine. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The product was purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with 0-5% methanol/saturated with ammonia: CH2Cl2 to afford the title compound (71) as a white solid. mp 95-104° C.; MS 505 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 22

[0996] Preparation of Compound (72).

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[0997] Substituting 2-methyl imidazole for imidazole and reacting in essentially the same manner as Example 21, the title compound (72) was afforded as a light tan solid. mp 93-104° C.

EXAMPLE 23

[0998] Preparation of Compound (73).

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[0999] Compound (71) (0.31 g, 0.06 mM) from Example 21 was dissolved in 4M HCl/Dioxane (0.5 ml) and stirred for 1 h. Concentration of the reaction mixture afforded the title compound (73) as a light yellow solid. mp 195-205° C.

EXAMPLE 24

[1000] Preparation of Compound (74).

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[1001] To a solution of compound (73) from Example 23 (0.026 g, 0.05 mM) in CH2Cl2, was added, triethyl amine (Aldrich) (0.046 ml, 0.33 mM) followed by methane sulfonyl chloride (Aldrich) (0.01 ml, 0.1 mM). The reaction stirred at room temperature for 36 h. The reaction was quenched with saturated sodium bicarbonate (50 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×75 ml). The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The product was purified by preparatory thin layer chromatography eluting with 90:10 CH2Cl2: methanol saturated with ammonia to afford the title compound (74), mp 105-116° C.

EXAMPLE 25

[1002]

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[1003] Compound (72) from Example 22 was stirred with 4M HCl/Dioxane over 2 h Concentration of reaction mixture afforded the title compound (75) as an off-white solid, mp 185-203° C.

EXAMPLE 26-29

[1004] Reacting compound (75) from Example 25, in the same manner as described in Example 13, and substituting the appropriate isocyanate, the following compounds were prepared:

128

129

ExR =Compound #:26

130

(76). mp 133-144° C.27

131

(77). mp 131-140° C.28

132

(78). mp 125-132° C.29

133

(79). mp 160-172° C.

EXAMPLE 30

[1005] A. Preparation of Cyclohexyl Chloroformate

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[1006] A solution of cyclohexanol (Aldrich) (25 ml, 0.2 mol) in CH2Cl2 (50 ml) was added dropwise over 1 h to a solution of phosgene in toluene (262 ml of a 1.93 M solution, 0.5 mol) at 0° C. The reaction was warmed to room temperature over 3 h. and stirred over night. The volatiles were removed to afford the title compound (80) as a colorless liquid.

[1007] B. Preparation of Compound (81).

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[1008] Reacting compound (75) from Example 25 in the same manner as described in Example 13, substituting the acid chloride (80) from Example 30, Step A in place of the isocyanate, afforded the title compound (81) as an off-white semi-solid. mp 89-98° C.

EXAMPLE 31

[1009] Preparation of Compound (82).

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[1010] Reacting compound (75) from Example 25 in the same manner as described in Example 13 but substituting methanesulfonyl chloride in place of the isocyanate, afforded the title compound (82) as a tan semi-solid mp 120-129° C.

EXAMPLE 32

[1011] Separation of Compound (75) into (+) and (−) Enantiomers (83) and (84).

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[1012] Compound (75) was seperated into pure (+) and (−) enantiomers using preparatory chiralpak-AD column chromatography, eluting with 85:15:0.2% 2-propanol:hexane/diethyl amine affording the title compounds (83) and (84) respectively.

EXAMPLE 33

[1013] Preparation of Compound (85).

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[1014] Compound (83) was reacted in the same manner as in Example 27 affording the title compound (85) as a white solid. mp 122-129° C.

EXAMPLE 34

[1015] Preparation of Compound (86).

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[1016] Compound (84) was reacted in the same manner as in Example 27 affording the title compound (86) as a white solid mp 118-133° C.

EXAMPLE 35

[1017] Preparation of Compounds (87) and (88).

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[1018] Compound (69) from Example 19 was reacted in the same manner as described in Example 21 substituting 4-methyl imidazole for imidazole, to afford a mixture of the 4 and 5 substituted imidazole derivatives. The mixture (0.234 g, 0.45 mM) was subsequently treated with trityl chloride (Aldrich) (0.047 g, 0.17 mM) and separated by preparatory thin layer chromatography, eluting with 1:6% ethyl acetate-acetone affording the pure isomers (87) and (88) mp (87) 97-107° C. (white solid).

EXAMPLE 36

[1019] Preparation of Compound (89).

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[1020] Compound (87) from Example 35 (0.085 g, 0.16 mM) was reacted in the same manner as described in Example 25. The resulting enantiomeric mixture was then separated by Preparatory Chiralpak-AD column chromatography eluting with 15-85% Isopropanol-Hexane, 0.2% diethylamine, affording enantiomers 1 and 2 as off-white solids.

EXAMPLE 37

[1021] Preparation of Compound (91).

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[1022] Enantiomerically pure compound (89) from Example 36 (0.02 g, 0.049 mM) was reacted in a similar manner as in Example 27 to afford the title compound (91) as a white solid. mp 130-142° C.

EXAMPLE 38

[1023] Preparation of Compound (92).

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[1024] Enantiomerically pure compound (90) from Example 36 (0.023 g, 0.054 mM) was reacted in a similar manner as in Example 27 to afford the title compound (92). mp 125-135° C.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 7

[1025] A. Compounds (93A & B).

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[1026] A mixture of piperizinyl compounds (9) and (10) from PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 1, STEP F in THF at −78° C. was reacted with LDA (1.1 eq.) and stirred for 1.5 h. The mixture was warmed to −20° C. and then N-phenyl trifluoromethane sulfonimide (1.1 eq.) was added. Stirred over night at room temperature then extracted mixture with EtOAc and washed with H2O. Dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. Purification and separation by flash silica gel column chromatography afforded pure Compounds (93A & 93B).

[1027] B. Preparation of Compound (94).

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[1028] Compound (93A) from above was dissolved in DMF. Successively added, Et3N (29 eq.), Ethyl acrylate (5.4 eq.), K2CO3 (5 eq.), BU4NBr (2 eq.) and Palladuim (II) acetate (0.13 eq.). The mixture stirred and heated to 100° C. for 4 h. After cooling, the mixture was concentrated and the residue was taken up in CH2Cl2 and extracted with CH2Cl2/H2O. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 then concentrated and the residue purfied by flash silica column chromatography to afford the title compound (94).

[1029] C. Preparation of Compound (95)

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[1030] Compound (94) was dissolved in EtOH cooled in an ice bath and reacted with NaBH4 (15 eq.) for 3 min. Then added CuCl (2 eq) and stirred for 2 h. at room temperature. The mixture was filtered, concentrated and extracted with CH2Cl2. Washed with water then brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to a mixture of the title compound (95) and the hydroxy compound (96).

[1031] D. Preparation of Compound (96).

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[1032] Compound (95), was then further reacted with LiBH4(3 eq.) in THF at reflux temperature for 4 h. EtOAc was added and the mixture was washed with Na2CO3 then dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to afford the title compound (96).

[1033] E. Preparation of Compound (97).

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[1034] Dissolved compound (96) in CH2Cl2, added Et3N (3 eq.) followed by methane sulfonylchloride (1.5 eq.). The mixture stirred at room temperature over night then diluted with CH2Cl2 and washed with Na2CO3. Dried over NaSO4 and concentrated to afford the title compound (97).

[1035] F. Compounds (98) and (99).

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[1036] To a solution of sodium imidazole (Aldrich) in DMF was added, NaH (2 eq.). Stirred for 15 min. then added compound (97) (from above) (1 eq.) and stirred over night at room temperature. The reaction mixture was concentrated and then extracted with ethyl acetate. Washed with Na2CO3, dried over NaSO4, filtered then concentrated. Crude product was purified by flash silica column chromatography. Further seperation of pure (+) enantiomers and pure (−) enantiomers was accomplished on a chiracel AD column affording the title compounds (98) and (99).

[1037] G. Compounds (100) and (101).

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[1038] Compounds (98) and (99) were individually hydrolyzed to their free amines by refluxing in conc. HCl for 5 h. The reaction mixtures were seperately poured into ice and basified with NH4OH. The solutions were then extracted with CH2Cl2, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to afford the title compounds (100) and (101).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 8

[1039] Preparation of Compounds (102) and (103).

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[1040] In a similar manner as described in Preparative Example 7, Steps A-G, substituting 2-methyl imidazole for sodium imidazole, in Step F, the title compounds (102) and (103) were prepared.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 9

[1041] A. Compound (104).

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[1042] Compound (23) from Preparative Example 4 was reacted with piperazine in the same manner as described in Preparative Example 1, Step E, affording the title compound (104).

[1043] B. Preparation of Compound (105).

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[1044] Compound (104) from above was hydrolyzed with 6N HCl over night at reflux temperature. The cooled reaction mixture was basified with 50% w/w NaOH and then extracted with 80% THF-EtOAc. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness, affording the title compound (105).

[1045] C. Preparation of Compounds (106) and (107).

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[1046] Compound (105) was dissolved in 50:1 MeOH:H2O then added di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (2 eq.). Adjusted pH to 9 and stirred for 4 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was concentrated and extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was washed with Na2CO3, dried, filtered and concentrated to dryness affording a mixture of title compounds (106) and (107).

[1047] D. Preparation of Compound (107).

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[1048] To the mixture of compounds (106) and (107) from Step C above, in 80% MeOH/H2O at room temperature was added, cesium carbonate (2 eq.). The reaction stirred overnight. The mixture was then concentrated, extracted with CH2Cl2, washed with H2O, dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness affording the title compound (107).

[1049] E. Preparation of Compounds (108A & B).

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[1050] Compound (107) was reacted with N-phenyl trifluoromethane sulfonimide in a similar manner as described in Preparative Example 7, Step A, affording the title compound (108A & 108B).

[1051] F. Preparation of Compound (109).

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[1052] Compound (108A) was reacted with ethyl acrylate in a similar manner as described in Preparative Example 7, Step B affording the title compound (109).

[1053] G. Preparation of Compound (110).

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[1054] Compound (109) was reacted with NaBH4 and CuCl in a similar manner as described in Preparative Example 7, Step C affording the title compound (110).

[1055] H. Preparation of Compound (111).

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[1056] Dissolved compound (110) in THF and then added 1 M LiAlH4/THF (1 eq.) and stirred for 1.5 h at room temperature. To the mixture was added H2O and 15% NaOH then extracted with EtOAc. The reaction was washed with brine, dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated. Purification by flash silica column chromatography eluting with 20% EtOAc/CH2Cl2 afforded the hydroxy title compound (111).

[1057] I. Preparation of Compound (112).

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[1058] Compound (111) was reacted with methane sulfonyl chloride in a similar manner as described in Preparative Example 7, Step E affording the title compound (112).

[1059] J. Preparation of Compounds (113), (114), (115) and (116).

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[1060] Compound (112) was reacted in a similar manner as Preparative Example 7, Step F substituting 4-methylimidazole for sodium imidazole. A mixture of (+, −) 4 and (+, −) 5-methyl imidazoles resulted. The mixture was treated in the same manner as described in Example 11 affording pure stereoisomers (113), (114), (115) and (116).

[1061] K. Preparation of Compounds (117) and (118).

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163

[1062] Compounds (113) and (114) were hydrolyzed to their free amines by stirring in HCl/Dioxane for 4 h. The mixtures were then concentrated to dryness affording the title compounds (117) and (118).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 10

[1063] Compounds (119) and (120).

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[1064] In a similar manner as described in Preparative Example 9, Steps A-K, substituting 4,5-dimethyl imidazole in Step J, the title compounds (119) and (120) were prepared.

EXAMPLE 39-45

[1065] Reacting compounds (100) or (101) from Preparative Example 7, in the same manner as described in Example 13, substituting the appropriate isocyanate or chloroformate, the following compounds were prepared:

165

166

ExR =Compound #:39

167

(121) AND (122)40

168

(123) AND (124)41

169

(125) AND (126).42

170

(127) AND (128).43

171

(129) AND (130).44

172

(131) AND (132).45

173

(133) AND (134).

EXAMPLE 46-51

[1066] Reacting compounds (102) or (103) from Preparative Example 8, in the same manner as described in Example 13, substituting the appropriate isocyanate or chloroformate, the following compounds were prepared:

174

175

ExR =Compound #:46

176

(135) AND (136).47

177

(137) AND (138).48

178

(139) AND (140).49

179

(141) AND (142)50

180

(143) AND (144).51

181

(145) AND (146).

EXAMPLE 52-59

[1067] Reacting compounds (117) or (118) from Preparative Example 9, in the same manner as described in Example 13, substituting the appropriate isocyanate, chloroformate or sulfonyl chloride, the following compounds were prepared:

182

183

ExR =Compound #:52

184

(147) AND (148)53

185

(149) and (150)54

186

(151) AND (152).55

187

(153) AND (154).56

188

(155) AND (156)57

189

(157) AND (158).58

190

(159) AND (160).59

191

(161) AND (162).

EXAMPLE 60-69

[1068] Reacting compounds (119) or (120) from Preparative Example 10, in the same manner as described in Example 13, substituting the appropriate isocyanate, chloroformate or sulfonyl chloride, the following compounds were prepared:

192

193

ExR =Compound #:60

194

(163) AND (164)61

195

(165) and (166)62

196

(167) AND (168).63

197

(169) AND (170).64

198

(171)65

199

(172) AND (173)66

200

(174) AND (175).67

201

(176) AND (177).68

202

(178) AND (179).69

203

(180) AND (181).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 11

[1069] A. Preparation of Compound (182).

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[1070] Ethyl 2,2-dimethyl acrylate (50.0 g, 2.0 eq.) was stirred with imidazole (13.28 g, 200 mmol) at 90° for 48 hours. The resulting solution was cooled, diluted with 300 mL H2O-CH2Cl2 (1:1) and separated. The aqueous layer was extracted with CH2Cl2 (2×75 mL) and the combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The crude mixture was purified by flash chromatography using a 10% MeOH in CH2Cl2 solution as eluent to give pure product as a clear oil. CIMS: MH+=197.

[1071] B. Preparation of Compound (183).

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[1072] A solution of the title compound from Preparative Example 11, Step A, (10.0 g, 50.96 mmol) was treated with LiAlH4 (51 mL, 1M solution in ether, 1.0 eq.). The reaction mixture was stirred one hour before quenching by the dropwise additon of saturated Na2SO4 (˜3.0 mL). The resulting slurry was dried with Na2SO4 (solid), diluted with EtOAc (100 mL) and filtered through a plug of Celite. The filtrate was concentrated to give crude product which was used without further purification. CIMS: MH+=155.

[1073] C. Preparation of Compound (184).

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[1074] Iodine (3.83 g, 1.2 eq.) was added to a solution of Ph3P (3.95 g, 1.2 eq.) and imidazole (1.02 g, 1.2 eq.) in CH2Cl2 (30 mL) portionwise over 15 minutes followed by a solution of the title compound from Preparative Example 11, Step B, (3.83 g, 12.56 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (10 mL). The resulting solution was stirred one hour before concentrating in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in THF (100 mL), treated with KOt-Bu (4.51 g, 3.2 eq.) and stirred at room temperature over night. The reaction mixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and CH2Cl2 (100 mL), separated, and the aqueous layer extracted with CH2Cl2 (2×50 mL). The combined organics were dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The product was purified by flash chromatography using neat EtOAc then 5% MeOH in EtOAc as eluent to give a pale yellow oil (184).

[1075] CIMS: MH+=137.

[1076] D. Preparation of Compound (185).

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[1077] Pd(OAc)2 (0.023 g, 10 mol %) was added to a solution of the title compound (184) from Preparative Example 11, Step C, (0.30 g, 2.0 eq.), compound (23) (0.50 g, 1.02 mmol), BU4NBr (0.66 g, 2.0 eq.), TEA (2.84 mL, 20.eq.) and K2CO3 (0.70 g, 5.0 eq) in DMF (10 mL). The resulting solution was heated to 100° C. for 48 hours, cooled to room temperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was diluted with water (50 mL) and CH2Cl2 (50 mL), separated, and the aqueous layer extracted with CH2Cl2 (2×25 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography using an 8% MeOH in CH2Cl2 solution as eluent to yield a 4:1 mixture of the compound (184) and coupled product (185). This mixture (0.27 g) was stirred in CH2Cl2: TFA (7.0 mL, 5:2) for 1.5 hours. The crude product was concentrated under reduced pressure, neutralized with NaOH (1N), and extracted with CH2Cl2 (3×20 mL). The combined organics were dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude residue was purified by flash chromatography using a 15% (10% NH4OH in MeOH) solution in CH2Cl2 as eluent to give the title compound (185) as a tan solid. LCMS: MH+=445.

EXAMPLE 70

[1078] Preparation of Compound (186).

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[1079] Methanesulfonyl chloride (0.005 mL, 1.3 eq) was added to a solution of Compound (185) from Preparative Example 11, Step D (0.02 g, 0.045 mmol) and TEA (0.010 mL, 1.5 eq.) in CH2Cl2 (1 mL). The resulting solution was stirred 12 hours at room temperature and diluted with saturated NaHCO3 (5 mL), separated, and the aqueous layer extracted with CH2Cl2 (3×10 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using an 8% (10% NH4OH in MeOH) solution in CH2Cl2 as eluent to give the title compound (186) as a tan solid mp 124-129° C.; LCMS: MH+=523.

EXAMPLE 71

[1080] Preparation of Compound (187).

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[1081] pTosNHNH2 (0.085 g, 3 eq) was added to a solution of compound (186) from Example 70 (0.08 g, 0.0153 mmol) and DBU (0.11 mL, 5.0 eq.) in toluene (5 mL) and the resulting solution was heated to reflux. Subsequently, every 2 hours over 6 hours the solution was cooled and additional pTosNHNH2 (3.0 eq) added and the solution heated to reflux. After heating at reflux 2 hours following the final addition the solution was cooled, diluted with CH2Cl2 (25 mL) and washed with saturated NaHCO3 (3×20 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude reaction mixture was purified by flash column chromatography using a 5% (10% NH4OH in MeOH) solution in CH2Cl2 as eluent to give the title compound (187) as a tan solid. mp 112-116° C.; LCMS: MH+=525.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 12

[1082] A. Preparation of Compound (188).

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[1083] Literature compound 1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde was tritylated according to the literature procedure Kelley, et al.; J. Med. Chem 20(5), (1977), 721 affording the title compound (188).

[1084] B. Preparation of Compound (189).

211

[1085] nBuLi (2.00 mL, 2.2 eq; 1.7M in hexanes) was added dropwise to Ph3PCH3Br (1.4 g, 2.3 eq) in THF (10 mL). The resulting orange solution was stirred 30 minutes at room temperature before cooling to −78° C. and adding the trityl protected 1 (3)H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (0.50 g, 1.48 mmol) in THF (7.0 mL). The resulting solution was warmed slowly to room temperature and stirred overnight. The reaction was quenched by the addition of water (20 mL) and extracted with CH2Cl2 (3×20 mL). The combined organics were dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using a 45% hexanes in EtOAc solution as eluent to yield the title compound (189) as a white solid.

[1086] C. Preparation of Compound (190).

212

[1087] Pd(OAc)2 (0.021 g, 0.10 eq.) was added to a solution of compound (12) from Preparative Example 2, Step B (0.44 g, 0.95 mmol), compound (189) from Preparative Example 12, Step B (0.32 g, 1.0 eq.), Bu4NBr (0.61 g, 2.0 eq.), and K2CO3 (0.66 g, 5.0 eq.) in DMF (8.0 mL). The resulting solution was heated to 100° C. over night, cooled, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was diluted with water (50 mL) and CH2Cl2 (50 mL), serparated, and the aqueous layer extracted with CH2Cl2 (2×50 mL). The combined organics were dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using 100% EtOAc as eluent. LCMS: 723 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 72

[1088] Preparation of Compound (191).

213

[1089] To a solution of the title compound from Preparative Example 12, Step C (1.43 g, 1.97 mmol) in water (70 mL) was added AcOH (70 mL). The resulting solution was heated at reflux two hours,cooled to room temperature and neutralized by the dropwise addition of 50% (w/w) NaOH. The solution was then extracted with CH2Cl2 (3×200 mL) and the combine organics were dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using a 10% (10% NH4OH in MeOH) solution in CH2Cl2 as eluent. mp=190° C. (dec.); LCMS: MH+=483.

EXAMPLE 73

[1090] Separation of Compounds (192) and (193).

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[1091] The title compound (191) from Example 72 was separated into individual (+)- and (−)-enantiomers by preparative HPLC using a ChiralPak AD column eluting with 70:30 hexanes: iPrOH containing 0.2% diethylamine as eluent.

[1092] Compound (192): FABMS: MH+=481; mp=109-112° C.; [α]20D=+398° (2.0 mg in 2.0 mL MeOH).

[1093] Compound (193): FABMS: MH+=481; mp=126-129° C; [α]20D=−367° (2.0 mg in 2.0 mL MeOH).

EXAMPLE 74

[1094] Preparation of Compound (194).

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[1095] The title compound (191) from Example 72 was dissolved in toluene (50 mL) and DBU (0.26 mL, 5.0 eq.) and pTosNHNH2 (0.33 g, 3.3 eq.) were added. The resulting solution was heated to reflux 2.5 hours before cooling to room temperature and adding additional pTosNHNH2 (0.33 g, 3.3 eq.). The reaction mixture was heated at reflux for an additional 2 hours and cooling to room temperature. The resulting solution was diluted with saturated NaHCO3 (100 mL) and extracted with CH2Cl2 (3×100 mL). The combined organics were washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using a 5% (10% NH4OH in MeOH) solution in CH2Cl2 as eluent to give pure product (194). mp=158-162; LCMS: MH+=483.

EXAMPLE 75

[1096] Separation of Compounds (195) and (196).

216

[1097] In a similar manner as described in Example 73 above, the following enantiomers were separated:

[1098] Compound (195): LCMS: MH+=483; mp=129-131° C.; [α]20D=+134° (2.0 mg in 2.0 mL MeOH).

[1099] Compound (196): LCMS: MH+=483; mp=125-126° C; [α]20D=−105° (2.0 mg in 2.0 mL MeOH).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 13

[1100] Preparation of Compound (197).

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[1101] Imidazole (2.50 g, 36.72 mmol) and basic alumina (15 g) were combined and shaken 15 minutes before adding propargyl chloride (2.66 mL, 1.0 eq.). The resulting mixture was stirred 84 hours and suspended in EtOAc. The slurry was filtered and the filtrate was washed with H2O and brine and dried over Na2SO4. The solution was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a clear oil.

EXAMPLE 76

[1102] Preparation of Compound (198).

218

[1103] A solution of compound (23) (0.50 g, 1.02 mmol) and compound (197) from Preparative Example 13 (0.22 g, 2.0 eq.) in TEA (3.0 mL) and pyridine (0.5 mL) was deoxygenated 15 minutes before adding PdCl2(PPh3)2 (0.018 g, 2.5 mol %) and Cul (0.002 g, 1.0 mol %). The resulting solution was heated for 48 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, diluted with H2O, and extracted with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using an 8% MeOH in CH2Cl2 solution as eluent. mp 109-112° C.; LCMS: 515 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 14

[1104] A. Preparation of Compound (199).

219

[1105] Compound (21) from Preparative Example 3, Step C, (2.83 g, 6.37 mmol) was dissolved in 120 ml of dichloromethane and 0.16 ml of de-ionized water. Dess-Martin periodinane (3.85 g, 9 mmol) was added as a solid at ambient temperature and the reaction mixture stirred for 4 hours. Then added a 20% Na2S2O3 solution (50 ml) and stirred for 15 minutes. The layers were separated and the dichloromethane layer washed with saturated NaHCO3, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and evaporated to obtain the title product (199). FABMS: 445 (MH+).

[1106] B. Preparation of Compound (200).

220

[1107] 4-Iodo-1-trityl-imidazole (prepared according to the literature procedure Kirk, Kenneth L.; J. Heterocycl. Chem.; EN; 22; 1985; 57-59) (0.48 g, 1.1 mmol) was dissolved in 5 ml of dichloromethane under a dry nitrogen atmosphere. Ethylmagnesium bromide (0.36 ml) was added and the reaction mixture stirred. After 30 minutes compound (199) (0.44 g, 1 mmol) was dissolved in 5 ml of dichloromethane and added to the reaction mixture while stirring. After stirring 4 hours at ambient temperature, the mixture was washed with saturated ammonium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and evaporated to give a solid residue. The product was chromatographed on a flash silica gel column using ethyl acetate as the eluent to obtain the title compound (200). FABMS: 756 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 77

[1108] Preparation of Compound (201).

221

[1109] Compound (200) (0.6 gm) was dissolved in 10 ml of trifluoroacetic acid and stirred at ambient temperature. After 7 hours the reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness under vacuum and chromatographed on silica gel using 5% 2N methanol:ammonia/dichloromethane to obtain title compound (201). FABMS: 514 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 15

[1110] A. Preparation of Compounds (202).

222

[1111] Compound (200) (0.5 g, 0.66 mmol) was dissolved in 5 ml of dichloromethane. Triethylamine (0.14 ml, 0.99 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.062 ml, 0.79 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture stirred for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was added to brine and extracted with dichloromethane three times. Dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to dryness under vacuum to give a residue which was chromatographed on silica gel using ethyl acetate as the eluent to obtain the title compound (202). FABMS: 537 (MH+).

[1112] B. Preparation of Compound (203)

223

[1113] Compound (202) was detritylated in the same manner as EXAMPLE 77 affording the title compound (203). FABMS: 495 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 78

[1114] Preparation of Compounds (205, 206)

224

[1115] Compound (203) (77 mg) was hydrogenated over PtO2 in ethanol at atmospheric hydrogen for 24 hours. After filtration of the catalyst followed by evaporation of the ethanol and chromatography on a Chiral Technologies© AD HPLC column the title product was obtained as two pure enantiomers (205) and (206). FABMS: 497 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 16

[1116] Preparation of Compound (207).

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[1117] Compound (200) (0.15 g, 0.198 mmol) was dissolved in 4 ml of dichloromethane and 5 uL of de-ionized water. Dess-Martin periodinane (0.12 g, 0.3 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture stirred for 4 h. 5 ml of a 20% Na2S2O3 solution was added and the reaction mixture stirred for another 15 minutes. The layers were separated and the dichloromethane layer was washed with saturated NaHCO3, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and evaporated to obtain the title compound (207). FABMS: 753 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 79

[1118] Preparation of Compound (208).

226

[1119] Compound (207) was detritylated in the same manner as Example 77 affording the title compound (208). FABMS: 511 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 17

[1120] Preparation of Compound (209).

227

[1121] Compound (207) (0.15 g, 0.2 mmol) was dissolved in 5 ml of tetrahydrofuran. Ethylmagnesium bromide (0.1 ml, 3 M in ether) was added at ambient temperature and stirred under a dry nitrogen atmosphere. After 2 hours, added another portion of ethylmagnesium bromide (0.1 ml, 3 M in ether). After 4 hours the reaction mixture was washed with saturated ammonium chloride, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and evaporated to obtain the title compound (209). The product was further purified by flash silica column chromatography eluting with 50% ethylacetate/hexanes. FABMS: 783 (MH+).

EXAMPLE 80

[1122] Preparation of Compound (210).

228

[1123] Compound (209) was detritylated in the same manner as Example 77 affording the title compound (210). FABMS: 541 (MH+).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 18

[1124] A. Preparation of Compound (212).

229

[1125] Compound (211) (14 g, 29 mmol) prepared by NaOH hydrolysis of Compound (20) from Preparative Example 3, Step B, was dissolved in 400 ml of DMF. 1-(3-dimethylamino propyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (8.3 g, 43 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (5.9 g, 43 mmol), triethylamine (40 ml), and N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (3.8 g, 40 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture stirred at room temperature under a dry nitrogen atmosphere. After 24 hours the reaction mixture was poured into brine and the product extracted with ethylacetate two times. After drying over magnesium sulfate, filtration, and chromatography on silica gel using 10% ethyl acetate/hexanes the title compound (212) was obtained.

[1126] B. Preparation of Compound (213).

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[1127] Compound (212) (0.53 g, 1.01 mmol) was treated as in PREPARATIVE Example 14, Step B to obtain the title compound (213) after silica gel chromatography.

EXAMPLE 81

[1128] Preparation of Compounds (214) and (215).

231

[1129] Compound (213) (300 mg, 0.387 mmol) was dissolved in methanol and sodium borohydride (50 mg) was added portionwise while stirring. After 1 hour the mixture was added to 1 N HCl followed by the addition of 1 N NaOH and extracted with ethylacetate to obtain a crude product which was treated with neat trifluoroacetic acid for 5 hrs, and evaporated to dryness. The mixture was dissolved in methanol and reacted with di-tert.butyldicarbonate (0.2 gm) while maintaining the pH at 10 with 1N NaOH for 1 hour. The mixture was then treated with 2N Methanolic ammonia for 15 minutes followed by evaporation of the solvents and chromatography on silica gel. Further seperation of isomers was accomplished on a Chiral Technologies© AD HPLC column obtaining the pure isomers. (214) and (215). FABMS M+1=535

EXAMPLE 82

[1130] Preparation of Compounds (216)

232

[1131] Compound (23) from Preparative Example 4, Step A (25.47 gm, 52 mmol) was dissolved in 300 ml of dry toluene and 39.5 ml of methanol. Palladium chloride (0.92 gm), triphenylphosphine (6.887 gm) and DBU (10.5 ml) were added and the reaction mixture transferred to a pressure reaction vessel. The reaction vessel was purged with carbon monoxide and then pressurized to 100 psi with carbon monoxide and the mixture stirred at 80° C. for 5 hours. The reaction was cooled in an ice bath and purged with nitrogen 3-4 times. The reaction mixture was transferred to a separatory funnel and 500 ml of ethylacetate was added. The mixture was washed with water three times, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and evaporated to dryness under vacuum to give a dark brown gum. The gum was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 12.5%-25% ethylacetate/hexanes to obtain 12.58 gm of pure title product (216) FABMS: 469 (MH+) and 9.16 gm of a mixture of two compounds.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 19

[1132] Preparation of Compound (217)

233

[1133] Compound (216) from Example 82 (5.16 gm, 11 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (150 ml). 10% lithium hydroxide (2.9 ml) was added along with dioxane (50 ml) and the reaction stirred for 4 hours. Added an additional portion of 10% lithium hydroxide (5.7 ml) and the reaction stirred for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated to s small volume and diluted with 50 ml of water. The mixture was acidified to pH=3 with 10% citric acid and the product extracted with dichloromethane to obtain the title compound (217). FABMS: 455 (MH+)

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 20

[1134] A. Preparation of Compound (218)

234

[1135] Compound (65) from Preparative Example (6), Step B, was let stand for approximately two weeks at room temperature, after which time the pressence of some aldehyde was observed by NMR of the crude material. This material was then treated as in Preparative Example 6, Steps C and D to afford a mixture of Compounds (218) and (67). The crude mixture was separated on flash silica column chromatography eluting with 1:1-3:1 ethyl acetate:hexanes to afford pure Compound (218).

[1136] B. Preparation of Compound (219)

235

[1137] Compound (218) from Step A above, was combined with triethylamine (64.4 ml; 0.462 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (4 ml) treated with methyl sulfonyl chloride (17.93 ml; 0.231 mmol) and let stir over night at room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with CH2Cl2 (70 ml), quenched with brine (25 ml) and extracted. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to give an off-white solid (219) (93 mg; 100%).

[1138] C. Preparation of Compound (220)

236

[1139] Compound (219) from Step B above, was taken up in DMF. To this solution was added a previously reacted solution of 2-methyl imidazole (145.27 mg; 1.734 mmol) and NaH (60%) (69.4 mg; 1.734 mmol) in DMF. The reaction mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature for two hours. The DMF was removed and the residue taken up in CH2Cl2 quenched with sat. aqueous NaHCO3 and extracted with 2×100 ml CH2Cl2. The organic layers were combined and purified by preparative TLC plates to give an off-white solid. (220)

[1140] D. Preparation of Compound (221)

237

[1141] Compound (220) from Step C above, was dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (3 ml). To this solution was then added 4M HCl in Dioxane (5 ml) and the reaction stirred for 3 hours at room temperature. The mixture was then concentrated and dried over night under high vacuum to afford the hydrochloride salt as an off-white solid. (221)

EXAMPLE 83

[1142] Preparation of Compound (222)

238

[1143] To a solution of compound (221) from Preparative Example 20, Step D (51 mg; 0.126 mmol) and triethylamine (61.47 ml; 0.441 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (2 ml) was added 4-trifluoromethylphenyl isocyanate (20.26 ml; 0.139 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction stirred for 2-3 hours under N2 atmosphere. The CH2Cl2 and excess triethylamine were removed under vacuo and the resultant product was purified by preparatory thin layer chromatography eluting with 98:2 CH2Cl2/(sat.)MeOH/NH3) affording the title compound as a white solid (222).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 21

[1144] A. Preparation of Piperidyl Intermediate

239

[1145] Commercially available Ethyl 4-Pyridyl Acetate (4.5 g; 27.2 mmol), EtOH (70 ml) and 10% Palladium on Charcoal (catalytic) was shaken under 55 psi hydrogen at room temperature for 94 hrs. The mixture was filtered through Celite and the cake was washed with (4×40 ml) of EtOH. The filtrate was concentrated and purified by flash silica column chromatography eluting with 3% (10% NH4OH:MeOH)/CH2Cl2.

[1146] B Preparation of (1-carbamoyl-piperidin-4-yl)-acetic acid ethyl ester.

240

[1147] 4-Pyridyl Acetic Acid (2.362 g) from Step A above, was taken up in CH2Cl2 (118 ml). To this was added trimethylsilyl isocyanate (27.87 ml). The reaction stirred for 67 hr then was diluted with CH2Cl2 (700 ml) and washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO3 (150 ml). The aqueous layer was extracted with 2×200 ml CH2Cl2. The organic layers were combined, dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated. The crude product was purified by flash silica column chromatography eluting with 2% (10% NH4OH:MeOH)/CH2Cl2.

241

[1148] C. Product from Step B above (40.63 mg; 0.1896 mmol) was taken up in EtOH (2 ml) and CH2Cl2 (2 ml) and treated with 1M LiOH (0.5 ml; 0.455 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 50° C. and stirred for 5 hr. The reaction was cooled to room temperature treated with 1N HCl (0.57 ml; 0.531 mmol) and stirred for 5 minutes. The resultant mixture was concentrated and dried under high vacuum for 4 days affording the title compound as a white solid. (223)

EXAMPLE 84

[1149] Preparation of Compound (224)

242

[1150] To a solution of Compound (221) from Preparative Example 20, Step D (51 mg; 0.126 mmol), 4-methylmorpholine (69.3 ml; 0.630 mmol), DEC (31.44 mg; 0.164 mmol), and HOBT (22.2 mg; 0.164 mmol) in DMF (2 ml) was added, 4-Pyridylacetic Acid 1-N-Oxide (disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,719,148; Feb. 17, 1998). The reaction stirred for 3 hours at room temperature. The reaction was diluted with CH2Cl2 and washed two times with saturated aqueous NaHCO3. The organic layers were combined, concentrated and purified by preparative thin layer chromatography eluting with 95:5 CH2Cl2: sat. MeOH/NH3 affording the title compound as a white solid (224).

EXAMPLE 85

[1151] Preparation of Compound (225).

243

[1152] Compound (221) from Preparative Example 20, Step D (51 mg; 0.126 mmol) was combined with compound (223) from Preparative Example 21, Step C and reacted in the same manner as Example 84 to afford the title compound as a white solid. (145-155° C. dec.) MH+573.(225)

EXAMPLE 86

[1153] Preparation of Compound (226).

244

[1154] Compound (221) from Preparative Example 20, Step D (51 mg; 0.126 mmol) was combined with 4-Fluorophenylacetic acid (Acros) (29.29 mg; 0.190 mmol) and reacted in the same manner as Example 84 to afford the title compound as an off-white solid. (108-125° C. dec.) MH+541.(226)

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 22

[1155] Preparation of Compounds (227 and 228)

245

[1156] Compound (220) from Preparative Example 20, Step C, (150 mg; 0.289 mmol) was treated with 4M HCl in Dioxane and allowed to stir for 2-3 hr at room temperature under a N2 atmosphere. The crude mixture was separated into pure (+) isomer (227) and (−) isomer (228) by preparative chiral HPLC using an AD column, eluting with 85:15:2 Hexanes:IPA:DEA.

EXAMPLES 87-90

[1157] The appropriate (+) compound (227) or (−) compound (228) isomer from Preparative Example 22 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2 treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. Crude product was purified directly by preparative thin layer chromatography to afford the following compounds (229-232):

246

Ex.RCompound #87

247

(229)(+)(148-156° C. dec.) MH+ 556.88

248

(230)(+)(155-166° C. dec.) MH+ 563.89

249

(231)(−)(145-153° C. dec.) MH+ 556.90

250

(232)(−)(159-168° C. dec.) MH+ 563.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 23

[1158] A. Preparation of Compound (233).

251

[1159] The tricyclic keto-compound (disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,151,423) (30.0 g; 123.2 mmol) was combined with NBS (48.2 g; 271.0 mmol) and benzoyl peroxide (0.42 g) in CCl4 (210 ml). The reaction was heated to 80° C. for 10 hr. The mixture was cooled and let stand for 8 hr. The resulting precipitate was filtered. Added MeOH (200 ml) and stirred the mixture over 2 days. The solid was filtered and dried under vacuum to a constant weight.

[1160] B. Preparation of Compounds (234a) and (234b)

252

[1161] The dibromo compound (233) from Step A (35.72 g; 88.97 mmol) above was dissolved in CH2Cl2 (1.5 L) and cooled to 0° C. Dropwise, DBU (15.96 ml) was added and the suspension stirred for 3 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated redissolved in CH2Cl2 (1.5 L) filtered through a bed of silica gel and rinsed with 5% EtOAc/CH2Cl2 (4 L). The combined rinses were concentrated and purified by flash silica gel column chromatography into pure 5 and 6 mono-bromo substituted compounds eluting with 10-30% EtOAc/Hex then 3% EtOAc/CH2Cl2.

[1162] C. Preparation of Compound (235).

253

[1163] The 5-bromo substituted compound (234a) from Step B above (4.0 g; 12.45 mmol) was taken up in MeOH and cooled to 0° C. NaBH4 (916.4 mg; 24.2 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture stirred for 5.5 hr. The solvent was removed and the resulting residue was used directly.

[1164] Step D Preparation of Compound (236).

254

[1165] The alcohol compound (235) from Step C above (3.98 g; 12 mmol) was dissolved in CH2Cl2 cooled to 0° C. and treated with 2,6-Lutidine (5.73 ml; 49 mmol). SOCl2 (1.8 ml; 24.6 mmol) was added and the reaction was allowed to stir and come to room temperature over 3 hr. The reaction mixture was poured into 0.5 N NaOH (80 ml) extracted and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was taken up in CH3CN and treated with 1,2,2,6,6-Pentamethylpiperidine (4.45 ml; 24.6 mmol) (Aldrich). The reaction was heated to 60-65° C. treated with tert-butyl 1-piperazinecarboxylate (2.32 g; 12 mmol) (Aldrich) and stirred over night under N2 atmosphere. The reaction mixture was concentrated to dryness, redissolved in CH2Cl2 and washed with sat. aqueous NaCO3. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered and purified by flash silica gel column chromatography eluting with 1:4-1:2 EtOAc/Hexanes to afford the product as a white solid.

[1166] Step E Preparation of Compound (237).

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[1167] The BOC-protected bromo-compound (236) from Step D above (2 g; 4 mmol), triphenyl phosphine (0.54 g; 2 mmol), and palladium chloride (0.0723 g; 0.4 mmol) were combined in MeOH (10 ml) and toluene (30 ml). To this mixture was added DBU (0.835 ml; 5.5 mmol) and the mixture was sealed in a Parr bomb. The reaction mixture was stirred and subjected to 90 psi of CO at 80° C. for 5 hr. The reaction was diluted with EtOAc (200 ml) and washed with 2×80 ml H2O. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and purified by flash silica column chromatography eluting with 1:3 EtOAc/Hexanes.

[1168] F. Preparation of Compound (238).

256

[1169] Compound (237) from Step E above (1.73 g; 3.681 mmol) was treated with 4 M HCl in Dioxane (35 ml) and allowed to stir at room temperature for 3 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo and the resulting tan solid was further dried under high vaccuum.

[1170] G. Preparation of Compound (239).

257

[1171] The HCl salt (238) from Step F above (1.36 g; 3.68 mmol) was dissolved in THF, cooled to 0° C., treated with 1 M DIBAL in cyclohexane (18.41 ml; 18 mmol) and stirred over night at room temperature. The mixture was concentrated to dryness and used directly in the next step.

[1172] H Preparation of Compound (240).

258

[1173] The alcohol (239) from Step G above was taken up in MeOH (50 ml) and H2O (5 ml) and treated with Boc anhydride (1.56 g; 7.14 mmol). The pH was adjusted to approximately 10 with 1N NaOH. The reaction mixture was concentrated, taken up in CH2Cl2 and washed with H2O (2×) The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to a tan solid containing both product and an impurity.

[1174] Alternatively, compound (237) was converted to compound (240) by first preparing the acyl imidazole followed by NaBH4 reduction using the following procedure:

[1175] Compound (237) from Step E above (7.0 mmol) was dissolved in a mixture of 15 mL methanol, 60 mL dioxane and 6 mL water containing 25 mL of 10% aqueous LiOH. The mixture was heated at 60° C. for 4 hr, then it was concentrated under vacuum and the pH adjusted to 5.2 with 10% aqueous citric acid. The residue was dissolved in CH2Cl2, washed with brine, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated under vacuum to give the carboxylic acid. The acid was then dissolved in 20 mL THF containing 14 mmol of 1,1′-carbonyl diimidazole and heated at 38° C. for 18 hr. The mixture was then concentrated under vacuum to give the acyl imidazole. The residue was dissolved in a mixture of 21.2 mL of THF and 5.3 mL water and cooled to 0° C. To the solution was added 35 mmol of NaBH4 and it was stirred for 1.5 hr. 5 mL brine and 25 mL CH2Cl2 was then added The organic layer was dried over MgSO4 and concentrated under vacuum to give compound (240) in essentially a quantitative yield.

[1176] I. Preparation of Compound (241).

259

[1177] The crude product (240) from Step H above (200 mg; 0.45 mmol) was taken up in CH2Cl2 (2 ml) and treated with triethyl amine (126 ml; 0.91 mmol) followed by methanesulfonyl chloride (35 ml; 0.45 mmol). The reaction stirred over night at room temperature. The mixture was diluted with CH2Cl2 and quenched with sat. aqueous NaCl. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to afford compound (241).

EXAMPLE 91

[1178] Preparation of Compound (242)

260

[1179] The mesylate compound (241) from Preparative Example 23, Step I above (230 mg; 0.442 mmol) was reacted in the same manner as Preparative Example 20, Step C. Purification of the crude product was accomplished by preparative TLC plates eluting with 95:5 CH2Cl2/MeOH(NH3) followed by 1:1 EtOAc:Hexanes to afford the title compound as a light tan solid (242) 105-116° C. (dec) MH+506.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 24

[1180] A. Preparation of Compound (243)

261

[1181] NaCN and 3-Phenylpropionaldehyde (ACROS) were dried overnight under vacuum. The aldehyde was then passed through activated Al2O3. Tosylmethyl isocyanide (5 g, 25.6 mmol) (ACROS) and dry 3-Phenylpropionaldehyde (3.36 g; 25.1 mmol) were combined in EtOH (42 ml) and stirred for 5 minutes. To the turbid mixture was added the dry NaCN (1.23 g; 25.1 mmol). An exothermic reaction was observed and after 5 minutes TLC showed consumption of starting material. The reaction was transferred to a sealed tube and used directly in the next experiment.

262

[1182] B. The crude product (243) from Step A above (25 mmol), was diluted up to 65 ml total volume with EtOH. To this mixture was added 7N NH3 in MeOH (100 ml) and the reaction was heated to 90° C. over night (20 hr). The reaction was allowed to cool to room temperature and stirred for 2 hr then concentrated to dryness. The crude product was purified by flash silica column chromatoghraphy eluting with a gradient of 1-5% MeOH(sat. NH3)/CH2Cl2 (244).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 25

[1183] Preparation of Compound (245)

263

[1184] Propionaldehyde (1.5 g; 25.11 mmol) (ACROS) and tosylmethyl isocyanide (5 g; 25.6 mmol) were reacted in the same manner as Preparative Example 24 above to afford the title compound (245).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 26

[1185] Compound (246) (+) isomer

264

[1186] The (+) isomer of compound (67) from Preparative Example 6 isolated by chiral AD column chromatography was further reacted as in Preparative Example 6 to obtain compound (246).

EXAMPLE 92 AND 93

[1187] Preparation of Compounds (247) and (248).

265

[1188] Compound (246) from Preparative Example 26 above was reacted in the same manner as Examples (22), (25) and (29) using the appropriate imidazole or isocyanate respectively to afford the title compounds (247) and (248).

EXAMPLES 94-96

[1189] Preparation of Compounds (249), (250) and (251)

266

[1190] In a similar manner as Preparative Example 26 above, the (+) isomer of the carbamate was obtained and reacted in essentially the same manner as Examples 92 and 93 substituting with the appropriate imidazoles, to provide compounds (249)-(251) shown in the table below.

9Ex. #R =Cmp. #Phys. Data94

267

249mp 133.2-144.3° C. dec. MH(+) 577.1495

268

250mp 132.1-143.8° C. dec. MH(+) 591.1696

269

251mp 134.1-144.9° C. dec. MH(+) 563.10

EXAMPLES 97-101

[1191] Preparation of Compounds (252) (253), (254), (255) and (256).

270

[1192] In essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example (20) and Example (29), the following compounds were prepared:

10EX.R =#PHYS. DATA97

271

252mp 148-159° C. dec. MH(+) 577.98

272

253mp 134-142° C. dec. MH(+) 563.99

273

254mp 90-102° C.dec. MH(+) 625.100

274

255mp 126-139° C. dec. MH(+) 577.101

275

256mp 151-164° C. dec. MH(+) 535.

EXAMPLE 102

[1193] Preparation of Compound (257)

276

[1194] The (+) isomer of compound (218) obtained in essentially the same manner as Preparative Example (22), was further reacted in the same manner as in Preparative Example (6), Steps E and F, Examples (21), (23) and (29) sustituting with 2-Ethyl imidazole in Ex. (21) to afford the title compound (257). (146-157° C. dec.), MH+564

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 27

[1195] Compounds (258A) and (258B).

277

[1196] In essentially the same manner as Preparative Example (20), substituting 4-methylimidazole, compound (258) was prepared as a mixture of 4 and 5 substituted imidazole derivatives. This mixture was then reacted in a similar manner as Example 35 and the isomers separated (258A) and (258B).

EXAMPLE 103

[1197] Preparation of Compound (259)

278

[1198] The pure 4-methyl imidazole isomer (258A) was reacted as in Preparative Example 20, Step D, and Example (29) to afford the title compound as a white solid (259). (128-138° C. dec.) MH+549

EXAMPLE 104

[1199] Preparation of Compound Mixture (260a) and (260b).

279

[1200] Step A Compound (108) from Preparative Example 9, Step E, was reacted with compound (64) from Preparative Example 6. Step A in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 6, Steps B-F, to afford a mixture of one and two methylene spaced iodo intermediates.

[1201] Step B The mixture of intermediates from Step A above was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Example 22 to afford a mixture of one and two methylene spaced imidazole derivatives.

[1202] Step C The mixture from Step B above was reacted in the same manner as Preparative Example 20, Step D, followed by a reaction with phenyl isocyante in the same manner as Example 15 to afford the title compound as a 1:1 mixture (260a) and (260b) (133-145° C. dec.); MH+544

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 28

[1203] Compound (261).

[1204] Step A. Ref: Gazz. Chim. Ital. (1972) 102, 189-195; J. Org. Chem. (1991) 56, 1166-1170.

280

[1205] Ethyl nipecotate (70.16 g, 0.446 mmol) and D-tartaric acid (67 g, 1.0 eq) were dissolved in hot 95% EtOH (350 mL). The resulting solution was cooled to room temperature and filtered and the crystals washed with ice-cold 95% EtOH. The crystals were then recrystallized from 95% EtOH (550 mL) to give the tartrate salt (38.5 g, 56% yield). The salt (38.5 g) was dissolved in water (300 mL) and cooled to 0° C. before neutralizing with 3M NaOH. The solution was extracted with CH2Cl2 (5×100 mL) and the combined organics dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a clear oil (19.0 g, 89% yield). CIMS: MH+=158.

[1206] Step B

281

[1207] LAH (118 mL, 1.0 M in Et2O, 1.0 eq.) was added to a solution of the product from Step A (18.5 g, 0.125 mmol) in THF (250 mL) at 0° C. over 20 minutes. The resulting solution was warmed slowly to room temperature and then heated at reflux 2 hours. The reaction was cooled to room temperature and quenched by the slow addition of saturated Na2SO4. The resulting slurry was dried by the addition of Na2SO4, filtered through Celite and concentrated to give a colorless oil (13.7 g, 98% crude yield). CIMS: MH+=116; [α]20D=−8.4° (5.0 mg in 2 mL MeOH).

[1208] Step C

282

[1209] The product of Step B (13.6 g, 0.104 mmol) was dissolved in MeOH (100 mL) and H2O (100 mL) di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (27.24, 1.2 eq.) was then added portionwise keeping the pH>10.5 by the addition of 50% NaOH. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature an additional 2.5 hours and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with H2O (350 mL) and extracted with CH2Cl2 (3×150 mL). The combined organics were dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using a 50% EtOAc in hexanes solution as eluent to give a white solid (12.13 g, 48% yield). FABMS: MH+=216; [α]20D=+15.2 (5.0 mg in MeOH).

[1210] Step D

283

[1211] p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride (12.75 g, 1.2 eq.) was added portionwise to a solution of the product from Step C (12.00 g, 55.74 mmol) in pyridine (120 mL) at 0° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 0° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (300 mL) and washed with cold 1N HCl (5×300 mL), saturated NaHCO3 (2×150 mL), H2O (1×100 mL), and brine (1×100 mL), dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo to give a pale yellow solid (21.0 g, 100% crude yield). FABMS: MH+=370.

[1212] Step E

284

[1213] The product of Step D (21.0 g, 55.74 mmol) in DMF (300 mL) was treated with sodium imidazole (8.37 g, 1.5 eq.) and the resulting solution heated at 60° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with H2O (300 mL) and extracted with CH2Cl2 (3×150 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using a 7% MeOH in CH2Cl2 solution as eluent to give a pale yellow solid (7.25 g, 49% yield). FABMS: MH+=266; [α]20D=+8.0 (5.0 mg in MeOH).

[1214] Step F

285

[1215] The product of Step E (5.50 g, 20.73 mmol) was stirred at room temperature in 4M HCl in dioxane (50 mL) overnight. The resulting solution was concentrated and the residue triturated with Et2O to give Compound (261) as a yellow solid (4.90 g, 99% yield). CIMS: MH+=166.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 29

[1216] Compound (262)

286

[1217] By essentially the same procedure set forth in Preparative Example 28 above, using L-tartaric acid instead of D-tartaric acid in Step A, Compound (262) was prepared.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 30

[1218] Preparation of Compounds (263) and (264).

[1219] Step A 1N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-3(R) and 3(S) -(1H-imidazol-I-yl)methyl)pyrrolidines

287

[1220] 3(R)-(3-Methanesulfonyloxymethyl)pyrrolidine (J. Med. Chem. 1990, 33, 77-77) (0.993 g, 3.56 mmoles) was dissolved in anhydrous DMF (25 mL) and sodium imidazole (0.6 g, 10 mmoles) was added. The mixture was heated at 60° C. for 2 h and then evaporated to dryness. The product was extracted with CH2Cl2 and washed with brine. The CH2Cl2 extract was evaporated to dryness to give the titled compound (263) (1.1409 g, 100%), ESMS: FABMS (M+1)=252; 1HNMR (CDCl3) 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.5-1.7 (m, 1H), 1.9-2.1 (m, 1H), 2.5-2.7 (m, 1H), 3.0-3.2 (m, 1H), 3.3-3.6 (m, 2H), 3.9 (dd, 2H), 6.9 (s, 1H), 7.1(s, 1H), 7.45 (s, 1H)

[1221] In a similar manner, the (S) isomer was prepared from 3(S)-(3-Methanesulfonyloxymethyl)pyrrolidine (0.993 g, 3.56 mmol) to give the title compound (1.14 g, 100%).

[1222] Step B 3(R) and 3(S)-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]pyrrolidines

288

[1223] The (R) product (0.48 g, 1.91 mmoles) from Step A was stirred in 4N HCl in dioxane (10 mL) for 2h and then evaporated to dryness to give the title compound (263) as the HCl salt.

[1224] In a similar manner the (S) isomer was prepared to give compound (264) as the HCl salt.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 31

[1225] Compounds (265) and (266).

289

[1226] Step A 1N-benzyl-3-(R) and (S)-methanesulfonyloxy)-pyrrolidines

290

[1227] 1N-Benzyl-3(R)-hydroxy-pyrrolidines (5 g, 28.21 mmol) and triethylamine (7.86 mL, 56.35 mmol) were dissolved in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen at 0° C. Methanesulfonylchloride (2.62 mL, 33.87 mmol) was added and the solution was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The solution was diluted with CH2Cl2 and washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, water and dried (MgSO4), filtered and evaporated to dryness to give the (R) title compound (7.2 g, 96.4%). FABMS (M+1)=256; 1HNMR (CDCl3) 2.2 (m, 1H), 2.3 (m, 1H), 2.52 (m, 1H), 2.7-2.85 (m, 3H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 3.65 (q, 2H), 5.16 (m, 1H), 7.3 (s, 5H).

[1228] In a similar way the (S) isomer was prepared from 1N-Benzyl-3(S)-hydroxy-pyrrolidines (5 g, 28.21 mmoles) to give the (S) title compound (7.15 g, 98%).

[1229] Step B 1N-benzyl-3-(S) and (R)-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-pyrrolidines

291

292

[1230] A solution of the (R) product from Step A (2.0 g, 7.84 mmoles) was added to a stirred solution of imidazole (1.1 g, 16.17 mmoles) in DMF (25 mL) under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h. DMF was evaporated in vacuo. The resulting crude product was extracted with CH2Cl2 and the extract was successively washed with water and brine, and the CH2Cl2 was evaporated to leave the title residue which was chromatographed on silica gel using 3% (10% conc NH4OH in methanol)-CH2Cl2 as eluant to give the title compound (0.95 g, 50.56%). FABMS (M+1)=228.

[1231] In a similar fashion the other isomer was prepared.

[1232] Step C 3-(R) and (S)-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-pyrrolidines

293

[1233] A mixture of the (S) product (0.95 g) from Step B and 10% Pd on carbon (0.5 g) in EtOH (20 mL) was shaken at 50 psi under an atmosphere of hydrogen for 24 h. The catalyst was filtered and the solvent removed to give the title compound (266) (0.522 g, 99.9%).

[1234] In a similar manner the (R) isomer was prepared from 1.0 g of the starting (R) product from Step B and 10% Pd on carbon (0.6 g) to give compound (265) in 99% yield.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 32

[1235] Compounds (267) and (268)

294

[1236] By essentially the same procedure set forth in Preparative Example 31 above, beginning with L or D-prolinol, the title compounds (267) and (268) were prepared.

EXAMPLE 105

[1237] Preparation of Compound (269).

295

[1238] Compound (217) from Preparative Example 19 (0.227 g, 0.499 mmol) was added to a solution of Compound (262) from Preparative Example 29 (0.131 g, 0.649 mmol), DEC (0.249 g, 1.3 mmol), HOBT (0.175 g, 1.3 mmol) and NMM (0.5 mL) in DMF (25 mL). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with H2O until precipitation ceased and the slurry was filtered. The precipitate was diluted with CH2Cl2, washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. The crude product was purified by chromatography using a 5% (10% NH4OH in MeOH) solution in CH2Cl2 as eluent to give the title compound (269) (0.184 g, 62% yield).

EXAMPLES 106-111

[1239] Preparation of Compounds (270)-(275). Using the appropriate amine from the Preparative Examples 28-32, and following essentially the same procedure as in Example 105 above, the following compounds were prepared:

296

EX.R =Compound #PHYS. DATA106

297

270MH+ = 603107

298

271MH+ = 589108

299

272MH+ = 589109

300

273MH+ = 589110

301

274MH+ = 603111

302

275MH+ = 603

EXAMPLE 112

[1240] Preparation of Compound (276)

303

[1241]

[1242] Compound (274) from Example 110 above (0.125 g, 0.213 mmoles) in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) was stirred with TFA (10 mL) at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was evaporated to give the TFA salt (0.28 g) which was redissolved in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) and cooled (ice water bath). Triethyl amine (0.1 mL) followed by methane sulfonyl chloride (0.038 g, 0.319 mmoles) were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was washed with sodium bicarbonate and water. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4 and evaporated to dryness to give the title compound (276) (0.05 g, MH+=567)

EXAMPLE 113

[1243] Preparation of Compound (277)

304

[1244] Starting with Compound (273) from Example 109 above and following essentially the same procedure as in Example 112 above, Compound (277) was prepared (MH+=567).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 33

[1245] A. Compound (278)

305

[1246] To a stirred solution of bromine (33.0 g, 210 mmol) in CCl4 (100 ml) was added a solution of dibenzosuberenone (37.0 g, 179 mmol) in CCl4 (200 ml) at room temperature. The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours. The white crystals were collected by filtration to give the product (278) (60.12 g, 92% yield, M+H=367).

[1247] B. Preparation of Compound (279)

306

[1248] A solution of the di-bromo compound (278) from step A (60.0 g, 163 mmol) and NaOH (20.0 g, 491 mmol) in MeOH (500 ml) was stirred and heated to reflux for 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture was then cooled to room temperature and stirred overnight. The mixture was evaporated to dryness then extracted with CH2Cl2-H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to give a yellow solid (279) (46.34 g, 100% yield, M=285)

[1249] C. Preparation of Compound (280).

307

[1250] To a stirred solution of the mono-bromo compound (279) from step B (10.0 g, 35.07 mmol) in MeOH (200 ml) under nitrogen at 0° C. was added NaBH4 (1.94 g, 51.2 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at 0° C. for 1.5 hours, then evaporated, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, and evaporated to dryness to give a white solid (280) (10.3 g, 100%, M=287).

[1251] D. Preparation of Compound (281).

308

[1252] To a stirred solution of the alcohol (280) from Step C (10.0 g, 34.8 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (200 ml) at 0° C. was added 2,6-lutidine (14.9 g, 139.3 mmol) and thionyl chloride (8.28 g, 69.66 mmol). The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature and stirred overnight. The solution was then poured onto 0.5N NaOH solution, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2. The combined aqueous layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated to dryness to give a crude brown oil (15.5 g). To a solution of this crude oil (15.5 g) in acetonitrile (200 ml) was added 2,6-Bis (dimethyl)-1-methyl piperidine (10.81 g, 69.66 mmol) and N-Boc piperidine (6.49 g, 34.83 mmol). The resulting mixture was warmed to 65° C. overnight. The mixture was evaporated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2/saturated NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, concentrated and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5% EtOAc/95% Hexane to give the protected N-Boc compound (281) (5.68 g, 36% yield, MH+=455).

[1253] E. Preparation of Compound (282).

309

[1254] To a solution of the N-Boc compound (281) from Step D (4.0 g, 8.78 mmol) in anhydrous toluene (100 ml) and methanol (20 ml) was added triphenylphosphine (1.15 g, 4.39 mmol), DBU (1.81 g, 11.9 mmol) and palladium (II) chloride (0.15 g, 0.88 mmol). The resulting mixture was purged with carbon oxide at 80 psi to 100 psi and heated to 78° C.-82° C. for 5 hours, followed by stirring at room temperature for overnight. The solution was then extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layer was washed with water, brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, evaporated and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 10% EtOAc/90% Hexane to give the ester compound (282) (2.1 g, 55% yield, MH+=435).

[1255] F. Preparation of Compound (283).

310

[1256] To a stirred solution of the ester compound (282) from Step E (1.2 g, 2.77 mmol) in THF (15 ml) at 0° C. was added a 1M solution of DIBAL (16.62 ml, 16.62 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. To the solution was then added 10% potassium sodium tartarate, followed by extraction with EtOAc. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and evaporated to give a solid (283) (1.1 g, 100% yield, MH+=406).

[1257] G. Preparation of Compound (284).

311

[1258] To a solution of the alcohol (283) from Step F (0.62 g, 1.52 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (15 ml) under nitrogen was added triethyl amine (0.64 ml, 4.56 mmol) and methane sulfonyl chloride (0.26 g, 2.29 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was washed with NaHCO3 solution, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give the mesylate compound (284) (0.53 g, 76% yield, M—CH3SO3H=389.1).

[1259] H. Preparation of Compound (285).

312

[1260] To a stirred solution of 1-methyl-imidazole (1.04 g, 12.7 mmol) in DMF (10 ml) under nitrogen, was added NaH (0.305 g, 12.7 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 15 minutes, followed by the addition of the mesylate compound (284) from step G (2.05 g, 4.23 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, then evaporated to dryness, and extracted with an EtOAc-NaHCO3 solution. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, concentrated and the crude product purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with 2% MeOH/98% NH3—CH2Cl2 to give the product (285) (0.775 g, 39% yield, MH+=471).

[1261] I. Preparation of Compound (286).

313

[1262] A solution of the product (285) from step H (0.3 g, 0.64 mmol) in 4M HCl in dioxane (40 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours and then concentrated to dryness to give the hydrochloride salt of the title product (286) (0.42 g, 100% yield, MH+=371).

EXAMPLES 114 AND 115

[1263] Compounds (287) and (288).

[1264] The racemic mixture of Preparative Example 33, Step H above was seperated into its pure isomers by HPLC, using a Chiral AD column eluting with 15% IPA/75% Hexane/0.2% DEA to afford the compounds in the table below:

12EX. #PROCEDURER=CMPD #PHYS. DATA114Prep. Ex. 33,BOC287MS M+ = 471Steps A-Hisomer 1115Prep. Ex. 33,BOC288MS M+ = 471Steps A-Hisomer 2

EXAMPLES 116-119

[1265] Starting with the piperazine compound (286) from Preparative Example 33 Step I, and reacting it with the appropriate isocyanate or sulfonyl chloride, following essentially the same procedure as indicated in the table below, the following compounds were prepared:

314

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA116Example 13

315

289 isomer 1MS M+ = 515117Example 13

316

290 isomer 2MS M+ = 515118Example 24

317

291 isomer 1MS M+ = 449119Example 24

318

291 isomer 2MS M+ = 449

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 34

[1266] A. Preparation of Compound (292).

319

[1267] To a stirred solution of alcohol (280) from Preparative Example 33, Step C (30.0 g, 104.5 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (500 mL) under nitrogen at −20° C. was added thionyl chloride (106.7 mL, 1.46 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight and then evaporated to dryness. The crude mixtue was diluted with toluene (50 mL), followed by the addition of more SOCl2 (106.7 mL) at room temperature. The resulting solution was heated to reflux for 2 hours until the reaction went to completion. The reaction mixture was then cooled to room temperature and concentrated to dryness to give a light brown solid (292) (35.67 g, 100% yield, M-BrCl=191).

[1268] B. Preparation of Compound (293).

320

[1269] To a suspension of Mg (3.63 g) in anhydrous THF (95 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature was added 4-chloro-1-methyl piperidine (3 mL, 10% of the total amount) and one small crystal of iodine. The resulting solution was heated to reflux, followed by the addition of iodomethane (0.5 mL) and the remainder of the 4-chloro-1-methyl piperidine (27 mL). The reaction was stirred for one hour and then concentrated to dryness to give the crude Grignard reagent (0.8M).

[1270] To a stirred solution of the chloro compound (292) from Preparative Example 34, Step A (35.67 g, 116.7 mmol) in anhydrous THF (200 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added dropwise the Grignard reagent (as obtained above) (0.8M, 146 mL, 116.7 mmol).The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, followed by the extraction with EtOAc-H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to give the product (293) (49.25 g, 100% yield, MH+=368).

[1271] C. Preparation of Compound (294).

321

[1272] To a stirred solution of Compound (293) from Step B above (42.9 g, 116.5 mmol) in toluene (400 mL) under nitrogen was added triethylamine (49 mL, 349.5 mmol). The resulting solution was heated to refux, followed by the dropwise addition of ethyl chloroformate (126 g, 1165 mmol). Continued to heat the solution at the reflux temperature for 2 hours. The reaction was then stirred at room temperature overnight, followed by extraction with an EtOAc-1N NaOH solution. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and the crude product purified by column chromatography on normal phase silica gel, eluting with 30% EtOAc/70% Hexane to give a light yellow solid (294) (2.99 g, 12% yield, MH+=426.3).

[1273] D. Preparation of Compounds (295a) and (295b).

322

[1274] A solution of the ester (294) from step C above (3.34 g, 7.83 mmol) in 6N HCl (20 mL) was heated to reflux overnight. The reaction was cooled to room temperature and basified with NH4OH solution, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, and evaporated to dryness to give a crude free piperidine (2.80 g, 100% yield, MH+=534)

[1275] To the crude material (as obtained above) (2.77 g, 7.82 mmol) in 50% MeOH/1% H2O (200 mL) was added Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (3.41 g, 15.64 mmol). The reaction mixture was adjusted to pH=9 and stirred at room temperature for 4 hours, evaporated to dryness then extracted with CH2Cl2-H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by HPLC, using chiral AD column, eluting with 15% IPA/75% Hexane/0.2% DEA to give the pure isomers of the N-Boc compounds (295a) and (295b) (3.42 g, 96% yield, MH+=454).

[1276] E. Preparation of Compounds (296a) and (296b)

323

[1277] To a stirred solution of the pure (+) or (−) isomer of the N-Boc compound from Step D above (4.0 g, 8.78 mmol) in anhydrous toluene (100 mL) and methanol (20 mL) was added triphenyl phosphine (1.15 g, 4.39 mmol), DBU (1.81 g, 11.9 mmol) and palladium (II) chloride (0.15 g, 0.88 mmol). The resulting mixture was purged with carbon monooxide at 80 psi to 100 psi and heated to 78° C.-82° C. for 5 hours, followed by stirring at room temperature overnight. The solution was then extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layer was washed with water, brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, evaporated and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 10% EtOAc/90% Hexane to give the ester (296a) or (296b) (2.1 g, 55% yield, MH+=435).

[1278] F. Preparation of Compounds (297a) and (297b).

324

[1279] To a stirred solution of the (+) or (−) isomer of the ester from Step E above, (1.2 g, 2.77 mmol) in THF (15 mL) at 0° C. was added 1M solution of DIBAL (16.62 mL, 16.62 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. To the solution was then added 10% potential sodium tartarate, followed by extraction with EtOAc. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and evaporated to give a solid (297a) or (297b) (1.1 g, 100% yield, MH+=406).

[1280] G. Preparation of Compounds (298a) and (298b).

325

[1281] To a stirred solution of the (+) or (−) isomer of the alcohol from Step F, above (0.62 g, 1.52 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (15 mL) under nitrogen was added triethyl amine (0.64 mL, 4.56 mmol) and methane sulfonyl chloride (0.26 g, 2.29 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for overnight. The mixture was washed with NaHCO3 solution, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give the mesylate compound (298a) or (298b) (0.53 g, 76% yield, M-CH3SO3H=389.1).

[1282] H. Preparation of Compounds (299a) and (299b).

326

[1283] To a stirred solution of 1-methyl-imidazole (1.04 g, 12.7 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) under nitrogen, was added NaH (0.305 g, 12.7 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 15 minutes, followed by the addition of the (+) or (−) isomer of the mesylate compound (299) from Step G above (2.05 g, 4.23 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight then evaporated to dryness, followed by extraction with an EtOAc-NaHCO3 solution. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, concentrated and the crude product was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluting with 2% MeOH/98% NH3—CH2Cl2 to give the product (299a) or (299b) (0.775 g, 39% yield, MH+=471).

[1284] I. Preparation of Compounds (300a) and (300b).

327

[1285] A solution of the (+) or (−) isomer of the product from Step I above (0.3 g, 0.64 mmol) in 4M HCl in dioxane (40 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours and then concentrated to dryness to give the HCl salt of the product (300a) or (300b) (0.42 g, 100% yield, MH+=371).

EXAMPLES 120 AND 121

[1286] Starting with the appropriate (+) or (−) isomer of Compound (300) and reacting in a similiar manner as in Example 13 using the appropriate isocyanate, the following compounds were prepared:

328

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA120Example 13

329

301 isomer 1MS MH+ = 514121Example 13

330

302 isomer 2MS MH+ = 514

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 35

[1287] A. Preparation of Compound (303a).

331

[1288] To a stirred solution of isomer 1 of the bomo-compound (295a) from Preparative Example 34, Step D, (0.5 g, 1.10 mmol) in 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (4.3 mL) under nitrogen, was added lithium chloride (0.14 g, 3.3 mmol), tri-2-furylphosphine (0.013 g, 0.04 mmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (0.02 g, 0.02 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes, followed by the addition of tributyl (vinyl) tin (0.39 g, 1.24 mmol). The reaction was then heated to 85° C. for 2 hours, followed by extraction with EtOAc-H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on normal phase silica gel, eluted with 10% EtOAc/90% CH2Cl2 to give a light yellow liquid (303a) (0.06 g, 15% yield, MH+=390).

[1289] B. Preparation of Compound (304a).

332

[1290] To a stirred solution of 1-methyl imidazole (0.377 g, 4.6 mmol) in anhydrous THF (4 mL) under nitrogen at −78° C., was added 2.5M n-BuLi/Hexane (0.33 mL). The resulting solution was stirred at −78° C. for 30 minutes and then allowed to warm at room temperature. To this stirred solution was added the alkene compound (303a) from step A above, (0.78 g, 2.1 mmol) in THF. The resulting solution was then heated to 120° C. overnight then cooled to room temperature, and extracted with EtOAc-H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, evaporated and purified by column chromatography on normal phase silica gel, eluted with 3% MeOH/97% NH3—CH2Cl2 to give a light yellow solid (304a) (0.09 g, 10% yield, MH+=456.1).

[1291] C. Preparation of Compound (305a).

333

[1292] A solution of the product (304a) from Step B above (0.18 g, 3.72 mmol) in 4M HCl/dioxane (5 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, then concentrated to dryness to give a crude off white solid (305a) (0.22 g, 100% yield, MH+=384.2).

[1293] Using the same procedure as defined in Preparative Example 35 above starting with Isomer 2 of the Boc-protected Bromo compound (295b), Isomer 2 (305b) was prepared (MH+=384.2).

EXAMPLES 122-125

[1294] Starting with the appropriate (+) or (−) isomer of Compound (305) and reacting in a similiar manner as in Example 13 using the appropriate isocyanate, the following compounds were prepared:

334

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA122Example 13

335

306 isomer 1MS MH+ = 537.1 m.p. = 118.1-119.0° C.123Example 13

336

307 isomer 2MS MH+ = 537.1 m.p. = 107.8-108.4° C.124Example 13

337

308 isomer 1MS MH+ = 528.2 m.p. = 119.6-120.2° C.125Example 13

338

309 isomer 2MS MH+ = 528.2 m.p. = 120.5-121.3° C.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 36

[1295] A. Preparation of Compound (310)

339

[1296] To a solution of Compound (93A) from Example 7, Step A (5.0 g, 10.02 mmol) in 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (40 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added LiCl (1.27 g, 30.06 mmol), Tri-2-furrylphosphine (0.093 g, 0.4 mmol) and tris(dibenzylidene acetone)dipalladium(0) (0.18 g, 0.2 mmol).The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes, followed by the addition of tributyl(vinyl) tin (3.3 mL, 11.3 mmol) and stirred overnight at 80° C.-85° C. The solution was cooled to room temperature, followed by extraction with EtOAc-H2O. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluted with 20% EtOAc/80% CH2Cl2 to give the product (310) (3.88 g, 95% yield, MH+=409.1)

[1297] B. Preparation of Compound (311)

340

[1298] To a stirred solution of 4,5-dimethylimidazole (25.8 mg, 0.268 mmol) in anhydrous THF (0.2 mL) at −78° C. under Argon, was added 2.5M n-BuLi (0.032 mL, 0.08 mmol). The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature, followed by the addition of the alkene compound (310) from Step A above ( 0.1 g, 0.24 mmol) in anhydrous THF (0.2 mL). The solution was then heated in an oil bath to 120° C. for 25 hours, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2—H2O. The combined organic layer was then washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5% MeOH/95% CH2Cl2 to give the product (311) (0.046 g, 100% yield, MH+=505).

[1299] C. Preparation of Compounds (312a) and (312b).

341

[1300] A solution of Compound (311) from Step B above (0.57 g, 1.28 mmol) in 6N HCl (20 mL) was heated to reflux for 24 hours then concentrated to dryness. To the residue was then added saturated NaHCO3 and NaCl. The solution was extracted twice with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to dryness to give the crude product (0.52 g, 93% yield). The crude material was then dissolved in 20% EtOH/80% Hexane/0.2% DEA and purified by HPLC on a preparative AD column, eluting with 20%-50% IPA/Hexane/0.2% DEA (UV=254nm, Attn=1024, ABS=2) to give pure isomers of the product (312a) and (312b) (0.225 g, MH+=433).

EXAMPLES 126-133

[1301] Starting with the appropriate (+) or (−) isomer of Compound (312) and reacting in a similiar manner as in Example 13 using the appropriate isocyanate or sulfonyl chloride, the following compounds were prepared:

342

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA126Example 13

343

313Mass spec. M+ = 577127Example 13

344

314Mass spec. M+ = 577128Example 13

345

315Mass spec. M+ = 558129Example 13

346

316Mass spec. M+ = 558130Example 13

347

317Mass spec. M+ = 570131Example 13

348

318Mass spec. M+ = 570132Example 13

349

319Mass spec. M+ = 511133Example 13

350

320Mass spec. M+ = 511

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 37

[1302] A. Preparation of Compound (321)

351

[1303] To a solution of Compound (310) from Preparative Example 36, Step A (0.66 g, 8.1 mmol) in THF (4.0 mL) under nitrogen at −78° C., was added dropwise 2.5M n-BuLi/Hexane (1.5 mL). The resulting solution was stirred at −78° C. for 30 minutes, then allowed to warm to room temperature, followed by the addition of 1-methylimidazole (3.0 g, 7.3 mmol) in THF (3.0 mL). The solution was then heated to 120° C. over the weekend and then cooled down to room temperature and concentrated to dryness. The mixture was extracted with EtOAc-H2O, dried over MgSO4, filtered and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% MeOH/97% NH3—CH2Cl2 to give the product (321) (1.64 g, 46% yield, MH+=491.1).

352

[1304] A solution of Compound (321) from Preparative Example 37, Step A above (0.6 g, 1.22 mmol) in 12N HCl (10 mL) was heated to reflux overnight then concentrated to dryness to give the residue as a gum. This residue was dissolved in saturated NaHCO3, stirred for 10 minutes, saturated with NaCl and then stirred with CH2Cl2 for 10 minutes. The solid was filtered and the aqueous layer was extracted twice with CH2Cl2, and the organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give the Compound (322) as a light brown solid (566 mg, MH+=419.1).

[1305] C. Preparation of Compounds (323a) and (323b).

353

[1306] To a solution of Compound (322) from Step B above (0.566 g, 1.35 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) and H2O (1 mL) at 0° C., was added Boc anhydride (0.44 g, 2.02 mmol). The solution was basified with 1N NaOH solution to maintain pH=8.5-9.5 and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-H2O. The combined organic layer was washed twice with H2O then brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give a mixture of isomers 1 and 2 (0.63 g, 100% yield). The isomers were separated by HPLC on a prep AD column, eluting with 15% IPA/85% hexane/0.2% DEA (wave length=254 nm, Attn=64, ABS=1) to give isomer 1 (323a) (0.28 g, MH+=519.2) and isomer 2 (323b) (0.28 g, MH+=519.2)

[1307] D. Preparation of Compound (322a).

354

[1308] A solution of Compound (323a) isomer 1 from Step C above (0.24 g, 0.46 mmol) in 4N HCl/Dioxane (20 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hr. CH2Cl2 (7 mL) was added to the solution and the reaction continued to stir for 2 hrs before being concentrated to dryness. The solution was stirred for 5 minutes with saturated NaHCO3, then saturated with NaCl and extracted three times with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to give Compound (322a) isomer 1(0.163 g, 84% yield, MH+=419.2).

[1309] Compound (322b) was prepared in a similar manner as in Step D above, starting with Compound (323b) to give the other isomer (0.193 g, 84% yield, MH+=419.2)

EXAMPLES 134-147

[1310] Starting with compound 322a (isomer 1) or 322b (isomer 2) and reacting in a similiar manner as in Example 13 using the appropriate chloroformate, isocyanate, or sulfonyl chloride (or in the case of carboxylic acid, using DEC mediated coupling) the following compounds were prepared:

355

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA134Example 13

356

324 Isomer 1MS M+ = 545.2135Example 13

357

325 Isomer 2MS M+ = 545.2136Example 13

358

326 Isomer 1MS M+ = 563.2137Example 13

359

327 Isomer 2MS M+ = 563.2138Example 13

360

328 Isomer 1MS M+ = 606.1 m.p. = 62.7-63.0° C.139Example 13

361

329 Isomer 2MS M+ = 606.1 m.p. = 70.1-71.0° C.140Example 13

362

330 Isomer 1MS M+ = 572.1 m.p. = 120.1-121.4° C.141Example 13

363

331 Isomer 2MS M+ = 572.1 m.p. = 128.0-129.0° C.142Example 13

364

332 Isomer 1MS M+ = 544.2143Example 13

365

333 Isomer 2MS M+ = 544.2144Example 13

366

334 Isomer 1MS M+ = 554.1 m.p. = 111.9-112.0° C.145Example 13

367

335 Isomer 2MS M+ = 554.1 m.p. = 114.3-115° C.146Example 13

368

336 Isomer 1MS M+ = 497.1 m.p. = 52.4-53.3° C.147Example 13

369

337 Isomer 2MS M+ = 497.1 m.p. = 47.1-48.0° C.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 38

[1311] A. Compounds (338) and (339).

370

[1312] To a solution of Compound (310) from Preparative Example 36 Step A (3.0 g, 7.34 mmol) in THF (8 mL) under nitrogen at −78° C., was added dropwise 2.5M n-BuLi/Hexane (0.65 mL, 8.07 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at −78° C. for 30 minutes, then allowed to warm to room temperature, followed by the addition of 4-methylimidazole (0.66 g, 8.07 mmol) in THF. The solution was heated to 120° C. over night cooled down to room temperature and concentrated to dryness The reaction mixture was extracted with EtOAc-H2O, and the organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to give a mixture of 4-methyl substituted (338) and 5-methyl substituted (339) products (2.76 g, 76% yield, M+=491.1).

[1313] B. Separation of Compounds (338a/b) and (339a/b).

[1314] In a similar manner as described in Example 11, the mixture of products from Step A, above were first seperated into a mixture of pure 4 and 5-substitured (+) enantiomers and pure 4 and 5-substituted (−) enantiomers using chiral HPLC column chromatography, then upon treatment with triphenyl methyl chloride following the procedure in Example 11, the compounds were further seperated into the pure isomers of the 4-substituted compound (338a) (MS M+=491; mp=72.1-73.0° C.) and (338b) (MS M+=491; mp=68.9-69.0° C.) and the 5-substituted compound (339a) and (339b).

[1315] C. Preparation of Compound (340a).

371

[1316] A solution of Compound (338a) from step B above (0.035 g, 0.071 mmol) in 6N HCl (2.0 mL) was heated to reflux overnight. The solution was cooled to room temperature, basified with NH4OH solution and extracted with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to give pure isomer 1, Compound (340a) (0.0334 g, 100% yield, MH+=419.1; mp=60.3-61.0° C.).

[1317] In a similar manner as above, starting with Compound (338b) (isomer 2), Compound (340b) (MH+=419.1) was prepared.

EXAMPLES 148-156

[1318] Starting with the appropriate (+) or (−) isomer of Compound (340) and reacting in a similiar manner using the procedure shown in the table below, with the appropriate chloroformate, isocyanate or sulfonyl chloide, the following compounds were prepared:

372

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA148Preparative Ex. 4; Step ABOC341MS MH+ = 519 m.p. = 90.2-91.0° C.149Example 13

373

342 isomer 1MS MH+ = 545 m.p. = 58.8-59.6° C.150Example 13

374

343 isomer 2MS MH+ = 545 m.p. = 60.8-61.2° C.151Example 13

375

344 isomer 1MS MH+ = 545 m.p. = 98.7-99.5° C.152Example 13

376

345 isomer 2MS MH+ = 545 m.p. = 111.3-112.0° C.153Example 13

377

346 isomer 1MS MH+ = 544 m.p. = 77.1-77.8° C.154Example 13

378

347 isomer 2MS MH+ = 544 m.p. = 78.9-79.0° C.155Example 13

379

348 isomer 1MS MH+ = 497 m.p. = 87.4-88.0° C.156Example 13

380

349 isomer 2MS MH+ = 497 m.p. = 88.8-89.0° C.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 39

[1319] Preparation of Compound (350a).

381

[1320] Compound (339a) was reacted in a similar manner as in Preparative Example 38, Step C to give Compound (350a) (isomer 1) (0.13 g, 76% yield, MH+=419.3).

[1321] Compound (350b) (isomer 2) was prepared in the same manner as above.

EXAMPLES 157-160

[1322] Starting with the appropriate (+) or (−) isomer of Compound (350) and reacting in a similiar manner using the procedure indicated in the table below and the appropriate Boc or isocyanate reagent, the following compounds were prepared:

382

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA157Preparative Ex. 4;BOC351MS MH+ = 519Step Aisomer 1m.p. = 87.8-88.2° C.158Preparative Ex. 4;BOC352MS MH+ = 519Step Aisomer 2m.p. = 89.0-89.9° C.159Example 13

383

353 isomer 1MS MH+ = 563160Example 13

384

354 isomer 2MS MH+ = 563 m.p. = 130.1-131.0° C.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 40

[1323] A. Compound (355).

385

[1324] To a solution of Compound (93A) from Preparative Example 7, Step A (2.92 g, 5.5 mmol) in anhydrous toluene (70 mL) and MeOH (10 mL) was added triphenyl phosphine (0.72 g, 2.75 mmol), DBU (1.11 mL, 7.42 mmol) and PdCl2 (0.097 g, 0.55 mmol). The resulting solution was purged with CO (100 psi), then heated to 80° C. for five hours. The solution was cooled to room temperature, purged with nitrogen and evaporated to dryness to give a brown oil. The product was purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with 1% MeOH/99% CH2Cl2 to 4% MeOH/96% CH2Cl2 to give Compound (355) (2.22 g, 92.5% yield, MH+=441.1).

[1325] B. Preparation of Compound (356).

386

[1326] A solution of Compound (355) from Preparative Example 40, Step A (2.2 g, 4.99 mmol) in 6N HCl (50 mL) was heated to 100° C.-110° C. overnight. The solution was cooled to room temperature and evaporated to dryness to give the crude product. To a solution of the crude material in MeOH (50 mL) and H2O (1 mL) at 0° C., was added Boc anhydride (1.63 g, 7.48 mmol). The resulting solution was basified with 1N NaOH to pH=8.5-9.5 and stirred for two hours at 0° C., then evaporated to dryness and extracted with EtOAc-5% Citric acid solution. The organic layer was washed with H2O, then brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give Compound (356) as a yellow solid (2.29 g, 100% yield, MH+=455.1).

[1327] C. Preparation of Compound (357).

387

[1328] To a solution of Compound (356) from Preparative Example 40, Step B above (2.26 g, 4.97 mmol) in anhydrous benzene (18.0 mL) and MeOH (2 mL), was added, over five minutes, (trimethylsilyl)diazomethane (3 mL, 5.99 mmol) in 2M 1N Hexane. The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for one hour then evaporated to dryness to give 2.33 g of crude material (MH+=369).

[1329] A solution of the crude material (obtained above) in 4N HCl in Dioxane (25 mL) was stirred at room temperature for one hour. The reaction was then evaporated to dryness and purified by flash silica gel column chromatography, eluting with 2% MeOH/98% CH2Cl2 to 6% MeOH/94% CH2Cl2 and then with 50% (10% NH4OH/CH3OH/50% CH2Cl2). The collected fractions were evaporated to dryness and diluted with CH2Cl2. The organic solution was then washed with saturated NaHCO3 and brine, dried with Na2SO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to afford Compound (357) (1.26 g, 68.3% yield, MH+=369).

[1330] D. Preparation of Compound (358).

388

[1331] To a solution of Compound (357) from Preparative Example 40, Step C (0.6 g, 1.62 mmol) in anhydrous THF (6 mL) at 0° C. was added DIBAL (1M solution in toluene) (9.78 mL, 9.78 mmol). The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature and stirred overnight. The solution was then quenched with MeOH and evaporated to dryness to give a crude product.

[1332] To the crude material (obtained above) in MeOH at 0° C. was added Boc anhydride (1.06 g, 4.9 mmol). The resulting solution was basified with 1N NaOH to pH=8.5-9.5, stirred for 1 hour and evaporated to dryness. The crude material was diluted with CH2Cl2 to give a slurry. The precipitate was then filtered through celite and the CH2Cl2 was washed with H20, brine, filtered over Na2SO4 and concentrated to dryness. The crude alcohol product (358) (1.27 g, 100% yield) was used in the next step without further purification.

[1333] E. Preparation of Compound (359).

389

[1334] To a cooled solution of the alcohol (358) from Step D above (1.2 g, 2.73 mmol) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (12 mL) at 0° C. was added triethyl amine (1.14 mL, 8.18 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.3 mL, 4.1 mmol). The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature stirred overnight, then quenched with H2O and stirred for 10 minutes. The reaction was washed with water, then brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to give Compound (359) (1.22 g, 86% yield).

[1335] F. Preparation of Compounds (360a) and (360b).

390

[1336] To a solution of anhydrous DMF (5 mL) at 0° C. was added, NaH (0.19 g, 8.18 mmol) and 2-methylimidazole (0.67 g, 8.18 mmol). The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 20 minutes. To the reaction was added a solution of Compound (359) from Step E above (1.22 g, 2.3 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (5 mL). The resulting of solution was stirred at room temperature overnight, then diluted with EtOAc and washed with water then brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, concentrated to dryness and purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with 1% MeOH/99% CH2Cl2 to 5% MeOH/CH2Cl2 to give the product as a mixture of isomers (1.18 g, 100% yield, MH+=505.2). Separation of the product mixture by HPLC using a prep AD column, eluting with 25% IPA/75% hexane/0.2% DEA (isocratic 60 ml/min.) afforded pure isomer 1 (360a) (0.251 g, MH+=505.1) and isomer 2 (360b) (0.251 g, MH+=505.1) as light pink solids.

[1337] G. Preparation of Compounds (361 a) and (361b).

391

[1338] A solution of Compound (360a) (isomer 1) from Step F above (0.2 g, 0.4 mmol) in 4N HCl in Dioxane (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours and then evaporated to dryness to afford Compound (361a) (0.292 g, 100% yield).

[1339] Compound (361b) (isomer 2) was prepared in a similar manner as above beginning with Compound (360b) from Preparative Example 40, Step F.

EXAMPLES 161-166

[1340] Starting with the appropriate (+) or (−) isomer of Compound (361) and reacting in a similiar manner as in Example 13 using the appropriate isocyanate shown in the table below, the following compounds were prepared:

392

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA161Example 13

393

362a isomer 1MS MH+ = 548162Example 13

394

362b isomer 2MS MH+ = 548163Example 13

395

363a isomer 1MS MH+ = 541164Example 13

396

363b isomer 2MS MH+ = 541165Example 13

397

364a isomer 1MS MH+ = 558166Example 13

398

364b isomer 2MS MH+ = 558166.1Example 13

399

364cMp 201.5-208.3° C.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 41

[1341] Compound (365).

400

[1342] In essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, Steps A-D, using the 6-Bromo substituted product from Step B, Compound (234b), the product Compound (365) was prepared (76.6 g, 100% yield).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 42

[1343] A. Preparation of Compound (366).

401

[1344] To a solution of Compound (365) from Preparative Example 41 (4.0 g, 8.16 mmol) in toluene (75 mL) and MeOH (20 mL), was added triphenyl phosphine (1.099 g, 4.08 mmol), DBU (1.7 g, 11.02 mmol) and palladium chloride (0.145 g, 0.82 mmol). The resulting solution was evacuated with CO at 100 psi and heated at 78° C.-82° C. for 5 hours, followed by the extraction with EtOAc-H2O. The combined organic layer was then washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography, eluting with 30% EtOAc/70% Hexane to give a Compound (366) (3.12 g, 100% yield, MH+=470.1).

[1345] B. Preparation of Compound (367).

402

[1346] A solution of Compound (366) from Step A above (3.1 g, 6.6 mmol) in 4M HCl/Dioxane (120 mL) was stirred for 3 hours and then concentrated to dryness to give the crude salt of Compound (367) (3.89 g, 100% yield, MH+=370.2)

[1347] C. Preparation of Compound (368).

403

[1348] To a solution of Compound (367) from Step B above (3.43 g, 8.45 mmol) in THF (60 mL) at 0° C., was added DIBAL (7.21 g, 50.7 mmol). The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature, stirred overnight and then concentrated to dryness, followed by the addition of Boc anhydride (3.69 g, 16.9 mmol). The reaction was then extracted with CH2Cl2-H2O, filtered over Na2SO4 and concentrated to dryness to afford Compound (368) (3.75 g, 100% yield, MH+=442.4).

[1349] C.1 Alternate Preparation of Compound (368).

[1350] A solution of compound 366 from step A above (23.46 g, 50.98 mmol) in CH2Cl2—MeOH—H2O (120 mL, 600 mL, 60 mL respectively) combined with LiOH (12.0 g, 350.88 mmol) was refluxed at 40° C. overnight. Solvent was removed from the reaction mixture and the residue diluted with CH2Cl2, was acidified to pH 6 with 1N HCl. The organic layer was separated and washed with water, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. The product was dissolved in THF (285 mL) at 0° C. Triethyl amine (6 mL, 42.97 mmol) and ethyl chloroformate (4.1 mL, 42.97 mmol) were added and stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was cooled to −70° C. To this filtrate was added NaBH4 (3.97 g, 104.94 mmol) and stirred for 1 h at −70° C. after which time 40 mL of MeOH was added dropwise. The solvents were removed and the residue taken up in methylene chloride, washed with sat. (aq) NaHCO3, then brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to give Compound (368) as a solid.

[1351] D. Preparation of Compound (369).

404

[1352] To a solution of Compound (368) from Step C above (3.74 g, 8.46 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (100 mL) was added triethyl amine (3.5 mL, 25.38 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (1.45 g, 2.7 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred under nitrogen at room temperature for overnight and then washed with saturated NaHCO3, then brine, and dried over Na2SO4 to give the mesylate compound (369) (3.86 g, 88% yield).

[1353] E. Preparation of Compounds (370a) and (370b)

405

[1354] To a solution of 2-methylimidazole (2.43 g, 29.68 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) under N2 was added NaH (0.53 g, 22.3 mmol) and stirred for 10 min, followed by the addition of Compound (369) from Step D above (3.86 g, 7.42 mmol). The solution was stirred over night. The solution was then concentrated to dryness and extracted with EtOAc-NaHCO3, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated. The crude product was purified by column chromatography, eluting with 2% MeOH-NH3/98% CH2Cl2 to afford a mixture of isomers. Further separation was accomplished by Preparative HPLC Chiral AD Column chromatography, eluting with 25% IPA/75% hexane/0.2% DEA to give pure Compound (370a) (isomer 1) (0.160 g) and Compound (370b) (isomer 2) (0.140 g) (MH+=506.1)

[1355] F. Preparation of Compounds (371a) and (371b).

406

[1356] A solution of Compound (370a) (isomer 1) from Step E above (0.105 g, 0.21 mmol) in 4M HCl/Dioxane (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours and concentrated to dryness to afford Compound (371a) (0.147 g, 100% yield)

[1357] Compound (370b) (isomer 2) from Step E was treated in the same manner as isomer 1 above, to afford Compound (371b) (isomer 2).

EXAMPLE 167

[1358] Preparation of Compound (372)

[1359] To a solution of compound 371a (1.3 g, 2.94 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (60 mL) was added triethyl amine (1.3 mL, 9.4 mmol) and p-cyano phenyl isocyanate (0.466 g, 3.24 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight, followed by the extraction with CH2Cl2 and saturated NaHCO3. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, evaporated and the residue purified by column chromatography, eluting with 1%-2% MeOH-NH3/98% CH2Cl2 to afford compound (372) (0.870 g, 48% yield) see table below.

EXAMPLE 168

[1360] Preparation of Compound (373)

[1361] Compound 371b (isomer 2) was reacted in a similar manner as in Example 13 with p-cyano phenyl isocyanate to afford compound (373) see table below.

EXAMPLE 169

[1362] Preparation of Compound (374)

[1363] Compound 371a (isomer 1) was reacted in a similar manner as in Example 13 with p-chloro phenyl isocyanate to afford compound (374) see table below.

EXAMPLE 170

[1364] Preparation of Compound (375)

[1365] Compound 371b (isomer 2) was reacted in a similar manner as in Example 13 with p-chloro phenyl isocyanate to afford compound (375) see table below.

EXAMPLE 167-170

[1366]

407

EX. #
PROCEDURE
R =
CMPD #
PHYS. DATA

167
Example 13

408

372 isomer 1 S-isomer
MS MH += 550

168
Example 13

409

373 isomer 2 R-isomer
MS MH += 550

169
Example 13

410

374 isomer 1 S-isomer
MS MH += 559

170
Example 13

411

375 isomer 2 R-isomer
MS MH += 559

170.1
Example 13

412

375.1 isomer 1
MS MH += 525

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 43

[1367] A. Preparation of Compounds (376a) and (376b).

413

[1368] To a solution of 1-ethylimidazole (0.33 g, 3.46 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) under nitrogen was added NaH (0.083 g, 3.46 mmol) and stirred for 10 minutes, followed by the addition of Compound (369) from Preparative Example 42, Step D (0.6 g, 1.15 mmol) and stirred for over night. The solution was then evaporated to dryness, diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with sodium bicarbonate, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated to dryness. The reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluted with 3% MeOH/97% CH2Cl2 to give a mixture of isomers. Further separation was accomplished using prep. HPLC with a chiral AD column to afford pure Compound (376a) (isomer 1) and Compound (376b) (isomer 2) (MH+=520.1).

[1369] B. Preparation of Compounds (377a) and (377b).

414

[1370] A solution of Compound (376a) from Step A (0.107 g, 0.2 mmol) in 4M HCl in Dioxane (10 mL) was stirred for two hours at room temperature then concentrated to dryness to afford Compound (377a) (isomer 1) (0.13 g, 100% yield, MH+=420.1).

[1371] Compound (376b) was reacted in a similiar manner as above to afford Compound (377b) (isomer 2) (MH+=420.1).

EXAMPLES 171-174

[1372] Starting with the appropriate (+) or (−) isomer of Compound (377) and reacting in a similiar manner as in Example 13 using the appropriate isocyanate as shown in the table below, the following compounds were prepared:

415

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA171Example 13

416

378 isomer 1MS MH+ = 504172Example 13

417

379 isomer 2MS MH+ = 504173Example 13

418

380 isomer 1MS MH+ = 573174Example 13

419

381 isomer 2MS MH+ = 573

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 44

[1373] Compounds (382a) and (382b).

420

[1374] To a solution of Compound (369) from Preparative Example 42, Step D (0.5 g, 0.96 mmol) in CH3CN (80 mL), was added piperazine (0.25 g, 2.88 mmol) and 2,6-bis (dimethyl)-1-methylpiperidine (0.597 g, 3.84 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 4 hrs, concentrated to dryness and extracted with CH2Cl2—NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% MeOH/97% CH2Cl2 to give the product of 2 isomers (0.28 g, 57% yield). These two isomers were seperated by HPLC on chiral AD column to give pure Compound (382a) (isomer 1) (0.136 g, MH+=510.3) and Compound (382b) (isomer 2) (0.14 g, MH+=510.3)

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 45

[1375] A. Compounds (383a) and (383b).

421

[1376] To a solution of Compound (369) from Preparative Example 42, Step D (1.2 g, 2.31 mmol) in CH3CN (100 mL), was added morpholine (0.8 g, 9.23 mmol) and 2,6-bis (dimethyl)-1-methylpiperidine (1.9 g, 12.24 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2—NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1% NH3-MeOH/99% CH2Cl2 to give the product of two isomers (1.1 g, 82% yield). These two isomers were separated by HPLC on chiral AD column to give pure Compound (383a) (isomer 1) (0.24 g, MH+=425.1) and Compound (383b) (isomer 2) (0.112 g, MH+=425.1).

[1377] B. Preparation of Compound (384a)

422

[1378] A solution of Compound (383a) from Step A (0.19 g, 0.37 mmol) in 4M HCl/Dioxane (25 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2.5 hrs and concentrated to dryness to give Compound (384a) (0.194 g, MH+=411.1).

[1379] Compound (384b) was prepared in a similar manner as above starting with Compound (383b) from Step A.

EXAMPLE 175

[1380] Preparation of Compounds (385a) and (385b).

423

[1381] To a solution of Compound (384a) from Preparative Example 45, Step B above (0.05 g, 0.11 mmol) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (5 mL) was added triethyl amine (0.036 g, 0.36 mmol) and 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate (0.018 g, 0.173 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 4 hrs under nitrogen and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2—NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to dryness to give Compound (385a) (isomer 1) (0.06 g, 100% yield, MH+=555.4).

[1382] Starting with Compound (384b) from Preparative Example 45, Step B and reacting it in the same manner as above, Compound (385b) (isomer 2) was prepared (MH+=555.4).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 46

[1383] A. Preparation of Compound (386)

424

[1384] To a solution of Compound (369) from Preparative Example 42 Step D (3.0 g, 5.77 mmol) in CH3CN (150 mL) was added 2,6 -bis (dimethyl)-1 methyl piperidine (7.16 g, 16.16 mmol) and benzyl-1-piperazinecarboxylate (7.61 g, 34.62 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred overnight, concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2—NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1% NH3—MeOH/99% CH2Cl2 and then 30% EtOAc/70% hexane to give the title product Compound (386) (1.24 g, 67% yield, MH+=644.2)

[1385] B. Preparation of Compound (387).

425

[1386] A solution of Compound (386) from Step A above (0.5 g, 0.77 mmol) in 4M HCl/Dioxane (50 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hrs. The solution was then poured onto ice and basified with 1N NaOH solution, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to dryness to give Compound (387) (0.43 g, 100% yield, MH+=544.5).

[1387] C. Preparation of Compounds (388a) and (388b).

426

[1388] Compound (387) from Step B above was reacted In a similar manner to that described in Example 175 to give a mixture of 2 isomers (0.102 g, 55% yield). Further separation by HPLC, using a chiral AD column afforded pure Compound (388a) (isomer 1) (0.05 g, MH+=688.2) and Compound (388b) (isomer 2) (0.048 g, MH+=688.2).

EXAMPLES 176 AND 177

[1389] Reacting Compound (387) from Preparative Example 46, Step B in a similiar manner as in Example 175 using the appropriate isocyanate as shown in the table below, the following compounds were prepared:

427

EX. #PROCEDURER =CMPD #PHYS. DATA176Example 175

428

389 isomer 1MS MH+ = 688177Example 175

429

390 isomer 2MS MH+ = 688

EXAMPLE 178

[1390] Preparation of Compounds (391a) and (391b).

430

[1391] To a solution of Compound (388a) from Preparative Example 46, Step C (0.05 g, 0.086 mmol) in CH3CN (1 mL) at 0° C. was added iodotrimethylsilane (0.05 mL, 0.343 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hr and concentrated to dryness. The residue was then poured onto 1N HCl solution, followed by extraction with ether. The aqueous layer was then basified with 10% NH4OH solution and then extracted with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to dryness affording Compound (391a) (isomer 1) (0.02 g, 42.5% yield, MH+=554.1).

[1392] Starting with Compound (388b) from Preparative Example 46, Step C, and reacting in the same manner as above, Compound (391b) (isomer 2) was prepared (MH+=554.1).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 47

[1393] A. Compound (394).

431

[1394] To a solution of Compound (392) prepared according to the procedure in, The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (1998), 41(10), 1563 (5.0 g, 9.24 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) and toluene (50 mL), at room temperature, was added triphenylphosphine (1.21 g, 4.62 mmol), DBU (1.90 g, 12.48 mmol) and palladium chloride (0.16 g, 0.92 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at 80° C. for 6 hrs, then stirred at room temperature overnight. The solution was then concentrated to dryness to give two products. The desired product was purified by column chromatography on normal phase silica gel, eluting with 30% EtOAc/70% hexane to give a white solid compound (394) (2.24 g, 47% yield, MH+=521.1)

[1395] B. Preparation of Compound (395).

432

[1396] A solution of Compound (394) from Step A above (2.38 g, 4.58 mmol) in concentrated HCL (40 mL) was heated to reflux over night. The solution was then cooled down at room temperature and basified with NH4OH solution, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give a white solid Compound (395) (1.03 g, 52% yield, MH+=435.1).

[1397] C. Preparation of Compound (396).

433

[1398] To a solution of Compound (395) from Step B (1.03 g, 2.37 mmol) in EtOH (50 mL, 200 proof) at room temperature, was bubbled in anhydrous CH2Cl2 gas for 5 minutes. The solution was then heated at 60° C. for 30 minutes, cooled down to room temperature and concentrated to dryness to afford Compound (396) (1.1 g, 100% yield, MH+=463.1)

[1399] D. Preparation of Compound (397).

434

[1400] To a solution of Compound (396) from Step C (1.09 g, 2.19 mmol) in THF (10 mL) at 0° C. was added dropwise DIBAL/toluene (11.0 mL, 10.95 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred overnight at room temperature, then quenched with H2O and concentrated to dryness to give a light brown solid Compound (397) (1.2 g, 100% yield, MH+=421.1).

[1401] E. Preparation of Compound (398).

435

[1402] To a solution of Compound (397) from Step D (0.92 g, 2.19 mmol) in 50% MeOH/1% H2O (50 mL) at room temperature, was added Boc anhydride (0.95 g, 4.38 mmol). The resulting solution was adjusted to pH=9 and stirred at room temperature for 4 hrs and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2—H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give a light brown solid Compound (398) (0.91 g, 80% yield, MH+=521.1).

[1403] F Preparation of Compound (399).

436

[1404] To a solution of Compound (398) from Step E (0.91 g, 1.75 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (10 mL) was added triethyl amine (0.73 mL, 5.25 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.3 g, 2.62 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight and then washed with NaHCO3 solution, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give the mesylate as a light yellow solid Compound (399) (0.94 g, 90% yield).

[1405] G. Preparation of Compounds (400a) and (400b).

437

[1406] To a solution of Compound (399) from Step F (0.93 g, 1.60 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) under nitrogen, was added 2-methylimidazole (0.19 g, 2.3 mmol) and NaH (0.037 g). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 15 minutes, then at 90° C. for 3 hrs. The solution was then cooled down to room temperature and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2—NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated and purified by column chromatography on normal phase silica gel, eluting with 5% MeOH-NH3/95% CH2Cl2 to give mixture of two isomers as a light red solid (0.39 g, 42% yield, MH+=585.1). The 2 isomers were separated by prep HPLC, using a chiral AD column, eluting with 15% IPA/85% hexane/0.2% DEA to give Compound (400a) (isomer 1) as a light brown solid (0.10 g, 11% yield) and Compound (400b) (isomer 2) as a white solid (0.10 g, 11% yield)

[1407] H. Preparation of Compound (401).

438

[1408] A solution of Compound (400a) (isomer 1) from Step G above (0.07 g, 0.12 mmol) in 4M HCl/Dioxane (3 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs then concentrated to dryness to give a white solid Compound (401) (0.06 g, 100% yield)

[1409] I. Preparation of Compound (402).

439

[1410] To a solution of Compound (401) from Step H above (0.057 g, 0.12 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) under nitrogen, was added triethyl amine (0.026 g, 0.20 mmol) and 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate (0.019 g, 0.13 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight and then extracted with CH2Cl2—NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness to afford Compound (402) (isomer 1) as a white solid (0.053 g, 70% yield, MH+=629.3)

440

[1411] Compound (400b) was reacted in a similar manner as in Steps H and I above to afford Compound (403) (isomer 2) (0.059 g, 79% yield, MH+=629.3)

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 48

[1412] Compound (404)

441

[1413] Compound (371a) (isomer 1) from Preparative Example 42, Step F (70 mg, 0.17 mmol) was dissolved in 1 mL of ethanol and 50 uL of triethylamine. Dimethyl-N-cyanimidothiocarbonate (45 mg, 0.29 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture and stirred at 85° C. for 24 hours. The ethanol was evaporated under reduced pressure and the product chromatographed on silica gel using 5% methanolic-ammonia dichloromethane to obtain 47 mg of title product Compound (404) (FABMS M+1=504).

EXAMPLE 179

[1414] Preparation of Compound (405).

442

[1415] To a solution of para-cyanoanaline (53 mg, 0.45 mmol) in 1 ml N,N-dimethylformamide was added sodium hydride (18 mg, 0.45 mmol). After stirring under a dry nitrogen atmosphere for ½ hour, Compound (404) (isomer 1) from Preparative Example 48 above (40 mg, 0.08 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture stirred at 55° C. for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and added to brine. The crude product was extracted with dichloromethane 3 times. The extracts were concentrated and the crude product chromatographed on silica gel using 5% methanolic-ammonia/dichloromethane to otain 17.6 mg of title product. (405) FABMS M+1=574.1

EXAMPLES 180 AND 181

[1416] Preparation of Compounds (407) and (408).

443

[1417] Compound (696a) from Preparative Example 59, Step B, was reacted in the same manner as in Preparative Example 48 and Example 179 substituting the appropriate R reagent to afford the following compounds:

24EX. #R =CMPD #PHYS. DATA180

444

407FABMS MH+ = 601.1181

445

408FABMS MH+ = 531.1

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 49

[1418] Compounds (51a) and (52a)

446

447

[1419] Compounds (51) and (52) from Example 11, Step A were reacted with TFA in CH2Cl2 to afford compounds (51a) and (52a).

[1420] Library Preparation

448

[1421] A library of compounds was prepared by solution phase parallel synthesis. A generic structure of these compounds is shown in FIG. 1 above. The R1 group on the imidazole ring can be H or CH3, the R2 on N-1 of the piperidine is varied in the library.

[1422] Library compounds were prepared using compound (29) from Preparative Example 4 or Compounds (51a) or (52a) from Preparative Example 49 above as templates as shown in Scheme A. Synthesis is initiated in test tubes by reacting compound (29), (51a) or (52a) with multiple equivalents of a variety of isocyanates, amines, acids, acid chlorides, sulfonyl chlorides and chloroformates in dichloromethane or chloroform. When urea is the desired product, the reaction can be carried out using isocyanates directly, or alternatively, treating an amine with CDI for several hours, then subject the templates to this solution overnight. When acids are used, the reaction is carried out in the presence of a coupling reagent such as PyBrop and a base such as DIEA overnight. When acid chlorides, sulfonyl chlorides or chloroformates are used, the reaction is typically conducted in the presence of triethylamine. After reaction, an excess amount of polystyrene aminomethyl resin is added to the reaction test tubes, and the reaction allowed to stand overnight. At which time each test tube is filtered through a Bio-Rad Poly-Prep chromatography column into another test tube, and the resin is washed with dichloromethane and MeOH. The combined filtrate solution is concentrated by rotovap evaporation. The residue in each test tube is then dissolved in H2O/CH3CN (50/50, containing 1% TFA) and purified by Gilson 215 liquid Handling-HPLC system to give pure product. The product was identified by mass spectroscopy. Library compounds prepared in this fashion are shown in Table 1 and Table 2.

449

EXAMPLES 182-283

[1423]

25

TABLE 1

450

EXAMPLE #.
R2
COMPOUND #
PHYSICAL DATA

182

451

409
Mass spec. MH+ = 552

183

452

410
Mass spec. MH+ = 556

184

453

411
Mass spec. MH+ = 571

185

454

412
Mass spec. MH+ = 538

186

455

413
Mass spec. MH+ = 568

187

456

414
Mass spec. MH+ = 557

188

457

415
Mass spec. MH+ = 544

189

458

416
Mass spec. MH+ = 572

190

459

417
Mass spec. MH+ = 606

191

460

418
Mass spec. MH+ = 574

192

461

419
Mass spec. MH+ = 574

193

462

420
Mass spec. MH+ = 573

194

463

421
Mass spec. MH+ = 519

195

464

422
Mass spec. MH+ = 563

196

465

423
Mass spec. MH+ = 539

197

466

424
Mass spec. MH+ = 566

198

467

425
Mass spec. MH+ = 505

199

468

426
Mass spec. MH+ = 539

200

469

427
Mass spec. MH+ = 544

201

470

428
Mass spec. MH+ = 580

202

471

429
Mass spec. MH+ = 556

203

472

430
Mass spec. MH+ = 606

204

473

431
Mass spec. MH+ = 518

205

474

432
Mass spec. MH+ = 568

206

475

433
Mass spec. MH+ = 574

207

476

434
Mass spec. MH+ = 538

208

477

435
Mass spec. MH+ = 580

209

478

436
Mass spec. MH+ = 572

210

479

437
Mass spec. MH+ = 553

211

480

438
Mass spec. MH+ = 581

212

481

439
Mass spec. MH+ = 538

213

482

440
Mass spec. MH+ = 553

214

483

441
Mass spec. MH+ = 497

215

484

442
Mass spec. MH+ = 555

216

485

443
Mass spec. MH+ = 538

217

486

444
Mass spec. MH+ = 606

218

487

445
Mass spec. MH+ = 556

219

488

446
Mass spec. MH+ = 606

220

489

447
Mass spec. MH+ = 519

221

490

448
Mass spec. MH+ = 640

222

491

449
Mass spec. MH+ = 630

223

492

450
Mass spec. MH+ = 604

224

493

451
Mass spec. MH+ = 610

225

494

452
Mass spec. MH+ = 553

226

495

453
Mass spec. MH+ = 568

227

496

454
Mass spec. MH+ = 572

228

497

455
Mass spec. MH+ = 624

229

498

456
Mass spec. MH+ = 572

230

499

457
Mass spec. MH+ = 554

231

500

458
Mass spec. MH+ = 552

232

501

459
Mass spec. MH+ = 552

233

502

460
Mass spec. MH+ = 598

234

503

461
Mass spec. MH+ = 570

235

504

462
Mass spec. MH+ = 610

236

505

463
Mass spec. MH+ = 563

237

506

464
Mass spec. MH+ = 504

238

507

465
Mass spec. MH+ = 566

239

508

466
Mass spec. MH+ = 574

240

509

467
Mass spec. MH+ = 543

241

510

468
Mass spec. MH+ = 518

242

511

469
Mass spec. MH+ = 582

243

512

470
Mass spec. MH+ = 519

244

513

471
Mass spec. MH+ = 543

245

514

472
Mass spec. MH+ = 610

246

515

473
Mass spec. MH+ = 518

247

516

474
Mass spec. MH+ = 529

248

517

475
Mass spec. MH+ = 513

249

518

476
Mass spec. MH+ = 606

250

519

477
Mass spec. MH+ = 491

251

520

478
Mass spec. MH+ = 606

252

521

479
Mass spec. MH+ = 548

253

522

480
Mass spec. MH+ = 487

254

523

481
Mass spec. MH+ = 539

255

524

482
Mass spec. MH+ = 562

256

525

483
Mass spec. MH+ = 565

257

526

484
Mass spec. MH+ = 526

258

527

485
Mass spec. MH+ = 598

259

528

486
Mass spec. MH+ = 548

260

529

487
Mass spec. MH+ = 580

261

530

488
Mass spec. MH+ = 598

262

531

489
Mass spec. MH+ = 529

263

532

490
Mass spec. MH+ = 475

264

533

491
Mass spec. MH+ = 573

265

534

492
Mass spec. MH+ = 525

266

535

493
Mass spec. MH+ = 518

267

536

494
Mass spec. MH+ = 577

268

537

495
Mass spec. MH+ = 532

269

538

496
Mass spec. MH+ = 516

270

539

497
Mass spec. MH+ = 524

271

540

498
Mass spec. MH+ = 557

272

541

499
Mass spec. MH+ = 524

273

542

500
Mass spec. MH+ = 584

274

543

501
Mass spec. MH+ = 584

275

544

502
Mass spec. MH+ = 573

276

545

503
Mass spec. MH+ = 491

277

546

504
Mass spec. MH+ = 603

278

547

505
Mass spec. MH+ = 589

279

548

506
Mass spec. MH+ = 616

280

549

507
Mass spec. MH+ = 584

281

550

508
Mass spec. MH+ = 603

282

551

509
Mass spec. MH+ = 490

283

552

510
Mass spec. MH+ = 593

EXAMPLES 284-377

[1424]

26

TABLE 2

553

EXAMPLE #
R2
COMPOUND #
MH+

284

554

511
571

285

555

512
552

286

556

513
587

287

557

514
558

288

558

515
577

289

559

516
570

290

560

517
588

291

561

518
558

292

562

519
586

293

563

520
588

294

564

521
594

295

565

522
570

296

566

523
588

297

567

524
559

298

568

525
620

299

569

526
569

300

570

527
582

301

571

528
585

302

572

529
570

303

573

530
552

304

574

531
588

305

575

532
562

306

576

533
594

307

577

534
620

308

578

535
587

309

579

536
586

310

580

537
595

311

581

538
620

312

582

539
532

313

583

540
586

314

584

541
547

315

585

542
638

316

586

543
533

317

587

544
586

318

588

545
577

319

589

546
532

320

590

547
582

321

591

548
553

322

592

549
566

323

593

550
567

324

594

551
519

325

595

552
543

326

596

553
557

327

597

554
584

328

598

555
620

329

599

556
624

330

600

557
612

331

601

558
624

332

602

559
505

333

603

560
540

334

604

561
644

335

605

562
539

336

606

563
624

337

607

564
579

338

608

565
517

339

609

566
582

340

610

567
620

341

611

568
501

342

612

569
598

343

613

570
543

344

614

571
518

345

615

572
580

346

616

573
546

347

617

574
596

348

618

575
565

349

619

576
575

350

620

577
555

351

621

578
598

352

622

579
532

353

623

580
504

354

624

581
527

355

625

582
489

356

626

583
531

357

627

584
562

358

628

585
562

359

629

586
630

360

630

587
538

361

631

588
530

362

632

589
591

363

633

590
612

364

634

591
603

365

635

592
620

366

636

593
598

367

637

594
587

368

638

595
539

369

639

596
607

370

640

597
538

371

641

598
571

372

642

599
612

373

643

600
533

374

644

601
505

375

645

602
617

376

646

603
617

377

647

604
605

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 50

[1425] A. Compound (605), (606) and (607)/(608).

648

[1426] Compound (365) from Preparative Example 41 was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 4, substituting the appropriate imidazole to obtain Compound (605) wherein R1=H or Compounds (606) and (607)/(608) wherein R1=(2 or ⅘) CH3.

[1427] B. Preparation of Compounds (607a)/(607b) and (608a)/(608b).

649

[1428] Compounds (607) and (608) from Step A above were treated in the same manner as described in Example 11 to afford pure (+, −) 4-methyl imidazole, and pure (+, −) 5-methyl imidazole enantiomers; Compound (607a), (607b) and Compound (608a), (608b) respectively.

[1429] A library of compounds was prepared by the method described above starting with Compound (605), Compound (606), Compounds (607)/(608), (607a), (607b) or Compounds (608a) or (608b) used as the templates in Scheme 2. A generic structure of these compounds is shown in FIG. 2 above. The R1 group on the imidazole ring can be H or CH3, the R2 on N-1 of the piperazine is varied in the library. Library compounds prepared in this fashion are shown in Table 3, Table 4 and Table 5.

EXAMPLES (378)-(396)

[1430]

27

TABLE 3

650

EXAMPLE #
R2
COMPOUND #
PHYSICAL DATA

378

651

607
564

379

652

608 1st Enantiomer
564

380

653

609 2nd Enantiomer
564

381

654

610
575

382

655

611
553

383

656

612
564

384

657

613
564

385

658

614
520

386

659

615 1st Isomer
520

387

660

616 2nd Isomer
520

388

661

617
558

389

662

618
557

390

663

619
545

391

664

620 1st Isomer
545

392

665

621 2nd Isomer
545

393

666

622
573

394

667

623
555

395

668

624
567

396
H
625
420

4 TFA

EXAMPLES 397-401

[1431]

28

TABLE 4

669

EXAMPLE #
R2
COMPOUND #
PHYSICAL DATA

397

670

626 2 Isomers
Mass spec. MH+ = 578

398

671

627 2nd Enantiomer
Mass spec. MH+ = 578

399

672

628 2nd Enantiomer
Mass spec. MH+ = 578

400

673

629 1st Enantiomer
Mass spec. MH+ = 578

401

674

630 2 Isomers
Mass spec. MH+ = 534

EXAMPLES 402-406

[1432]

29

TABLE 5

675

EXAMPLE #
R2
COMPOUND #
PHYSICAL DATA

402

676

631 Mixture of 4-Me and 5-Me
Mass spec. MH += 578

403

677

632 2nd enantiomer of 4- Me
Mass spec. MH += 578

404

678

633 2nd enantiomer of 5- Me 1st enantiomer of 4- Me
Mass spec. MH += 578

405

679

634 1st enantiomer of 5- Me
Mass spec. MH += 578

406

680

635 Mixture of 4-Me and 5-Me
Mass spec. MH += 534

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 51

[1433] Preparation of Compound (636)

681

[1434] Compound (365) from Preparative Example 41, was reacted in essentially the same manner as Preparative Example 35 substituting Imidazole for 1-Methyl Imidazole in Step B to afford Compound (636) (MH+=406). Compound (636) was then reacted in the library fashion as described above following the procedure of Scheme 2 to afford the compounds in Table 6 below:

30TABLE 6

682

EXAMPLE #R2COMPOUND #PHYSICAL DATA407

683

637Mass spec. MH += 550408

684

638 2nd EnantiomerMass spec. MH += 550409

685

639 1ST EnantiomerMass spec. MH += 550410

686

640Mass spec. MH += 506

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 52

[1435]

687

[1436] Compound (365) was reacted as above in Preparative Example 51, substituting 1-Methyl Imidazole for Imidazole to afford Compound (641) (MH+=420). Compound (641) was then further reacted in the Library fashion described above following the procedure in Scheme 2 to afford the compounds in Table 7 below:

31TABLE 7

688

EXAMPLE #R2COMPOUND #PHYSICAL DATA411

689

642Mass spec. MH+ = 520412

690

643Mass spec. MH+ = 5643 TFA413

691

644 1st EnantiomerMass spec. MH+ = 564414

692

645 2nd EnantiomerMass spec. MH+ = 564

EXAMPLE 415

[1437]

693

[1438] In the essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 52 above, substituting 4-methylimidazole, the intermediate amine template was prepared Compound (646). This was then reacted in essentially the same manner as in Examples 411-414 above to afford the product Compound (647) as a mixture of 4 and 5-Methylimidazole isomers (Mass spec. MH+=564).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 53

[1439]

694

[1440] The racemic Compound (242) from Example 91 was separated by preparative chiral chromatography (Chiralpack AD, 5 cm×50 cm column, flow rate 100 mL/min., 20% 2-propanol/hexane+0.2% diethylamine) to afford the two enantiomers (242a) and (242b).

[1441] Compound (242a), [α]D25=+144.8° (3.16 mg/2 mL MeOH)

[1442] Compound (242b), [α]D25=−144.8° (2.93 mg/2 mL MeOH)

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 54

[1443]

695

[1444] Compounds (242a) and (242b) from Preparative Example 53 above were reacted separately in essentially the same manner as Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the hydrochloride salt of compounds Compound (648) and Compound (649).

[1445] (648) (+enantiomer, isomer A), MH+=406.1793

[1446] (649) (−enantiomer, isomer B), MH+=406.1789

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 55

[1447]

696

[1448] 3-bromo-8-chloroazaketone (U.S. Pat. No. 5,977,128, Preparative Example 11, step A, (1999)) was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and Example 91 to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (650) and (651). Compounds (650) and (651) were then reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (652) (+ enantiomer, isomer A) and (653) (−enantiomer, isomer B).

[1449] Compound (650), BOC derivative, [α]D25=+69.6° (2.5 mg/2 mL MeOH)

[1450] Compound (651), BOC derivative, [α]D25=−90.0° (3.3 mg/2 mL MeOH)

[1451] Compound (652) (+enantiomer, isomer A), MH+=485

[1452] Compound (653) (−enantiomer, isomer B), MH+=485

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 56

[1453]

697

[1454] Compound (654a) (202 g; 0.7 mole) (J. Org. Chem. 1998, 63, 445) was dissolved in ethanol (5 L). To this mixture was added 12 N HCl (80 ml) and iron powder (180 g) and the reaction was refluxed over night. Additional HCl and iron was added to complete the reaction. The reaction mixture was filtered and the precipitate washed with hot methanol (1L). The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to approximately 600 ml then partitioned between 4 L CH2CL2 and 1.3 L of 1.3 N NaOH. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4 and filtered hot. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to give the aminoketone Compound (654) (184 g).

698

[1455] Compound (654) from Step A above (15 g; 57.98 mmol), was dissolved in 750 mL of ethanol containing 3.75 g of 5% Pd/C (50% in water) and 37.69 g (579.82 m mol) of ammonium formate. The mixture was brought to reflux for 2.5 hr then stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction was filtered concentrated under vacuum and chromatographed on silica gel using 95:5 methylene chloride (saturated with ammonia) and methanol to give 6.15 g of the pure product Compound (655) as a yellow solid.

699

[1456] To a slurry of Compound (655) (4.79 g; 21.37 mmol) from Step A above, in 75 mL of acetonitrile cooled to 0° C. and under nitrogen, was added t-butylnitrite (10.31 g; 32.05 mmol) and CuCl2 (3.45 g; 24.64 mmol). The mixture was warmed to room temp stirrd over night and then concentrated under vacuum. The residue was slurried in 30 mL of 1 N HCl, then neutralized with aqueous NH4OH and extracted with 3×100 mL of ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4. concentrated under vacuum, and chromatographed on silica gel using hexane:ethyl acetate (70:30) to obtain the pure product Compound (656).

700

[1457] Compound (656) from Step B above was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and then Example 91 to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (657), (658), (657.1) and (658.1). Compounds (657), (658), (657.1) and (658.1) were then reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (659) (+enantiomer, isomer A), (659.1) (+enantiomer, isomer A), (660) (−enantiomer, isomer B) and (660.1) (−enantiomer, isomer B).

[1458] Compound (657), BOC derivative, [α]D25=+59.9° (3.3 mg/2 mL MeOH)

[1459] Compound (658), BOC derivative, [α]D25=−57.1° (3.3 mg/2 mL MeOH)

[1460] Compound (659), (+enantiomer, isomer A), MH+=406

[1461] Compound (660), (−enantiomer, isomer B), MH+=406

[1462] Compound (659.1), (+enantiomer, isomer A), MH+=406

[1463] Compound (660.1), (−enantiomer, isomer B), MH+=406

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 57

[1464]

701

[1465] Compound (661) was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and then Example 91 to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (662), (663), (664) and (665). Compounds (662), (663), (664) and (665) were then reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (666) and (667) (+enantiomer, isomer A) and (668) and (669) (−enantiomer, isomer B). The C5 and C-6 vinyl bromide intermediates were separated by silica gel chromatography using hexane:ethyl acetate (80:20) in essentially the same manner as was described in Preparative Example 23, Step B.

[1466] Compound (662), BOC derivative

[1467] Compound (663), BOC derivative

[1468] Compound (664), BOC derivative

[1469] Compound (665), BOC derivative

[1470] Compound (666) (+enantiomer, isomer A), MH+=372

[1471] Compound (667) (+enantiomer, isomer A), MH+=372

[1472] Compound (668) (−enantiomer, isomer B), MH+=372

[1473] Compound (669) (−enantiomer, isomer B), MH+=372

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 58

[1474]

702

[1475] Compound (661) was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and Example 91 substituting 2-ethylimidazole for 2-methylimidazole, to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (670), (671), (672) and (673). Compounds (670), (671), (672) and (673) were then reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D, to obtain the enantiomers (674) and (675) (+enantiomer, isomer A) and (676) and (677) (−enantiomer, isomer B). The C5 and C-6 vinyl bromide intermediates were separated by silica gel chromatography using hexane:ethyl acetate (80:20) as described in Preparative Example 23, Step B.

[1476] Compound (670), BOC derivative, (+enantiomer, A)

[1477] Compound (671), BOC derivative, (+enantiomer, A)

[1478] Compound (672), BOC derivative, (−enantiomer, B)

[1479] Compound (673), BOC derivative, (−enantiomer, B)

[1480] Compound (674), (+enantiomer, isomer A), MH+=386

[1481] Compound (675), (+enantiomer, isomer A), MH+=386

[1482] Compound (676), (−enantiomer, isomer B), MH+=386

[1483] Compound (677), (−enantiomer, isomer B), MH+=386

EXAMPLES 416-419

[1484]

703

[1485] The appropriate (+) enantiomer (648) or (−) enantiomer (649) from Preparative Example 54 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2 treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in Table 8 below:

32TABLE 8Example #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.416

704

+678Mp = 162.2-165.6° C. [α]D25 = +98.2° (3 mg/ 2 mL MeOH)417

705

−679Mp = 158.1-164.5° C. [α]D25 = −81.2° (2.6 mg/ 2 mL MeOH)418

706

+680Mp = 161.5-164.8° C. MH += 559.1787419

707

+681Mp = 157.7-161.7° C. MH += 543.2069

EXAMPLES 420 AND 421

[1486]

708

[1487] The appropriate (+) enantiomer (652) or (−) enantiomer (653) from Preparative Example 55 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2 treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in Table 9 below:

33TABLE 9Example #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.420

709

+682Mp = 168.8-172.3° C.421

710

−683Mp = 172.5-177.7° C.421.1

711

+683.1Mp = 157.1-160.5° C. (dec)421.2

712

+683.2Mp = 223.6-229.5° C. (dec)

EXAMPLES 422 AND 423

[1488]

713

[1489] The appropriate compound (659) (+) enantiomer, (660) (−) enantiomer or (659A) (+) enantiomer from Preparative Example 56 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2 treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night The Crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in Table 10 below:

34TABLE 10Example #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.422

714

+684Mp = 155.9-165.1° C.423

715

−685Mp = 154.2-164.8° C.492

716

+806Mp = 157.1-160.5° C. MH+= 689

EXAMPLES 424 AND 425

[1490]

717

[1491] The appropriate (+) enantiomer (666) or (−) enantiomer (668) from Preparative Example 57 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in Table 11 below:

35TABLE 11Example #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.424

718

+686Mp = 166-170° C. [α]D25 = +106.8°(1.45 mg/2 mL MeOH)425

719

−687Mp = 170-176° C. [α]D25 = −91°(2.78 mg/2 mL MeOH)

EXAMPLES 426 AND 427

[1492]

720

[1493] The appropriate (+) enantiomer (674) or (−) enantiomer (676) from Preparative Example 58 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in Table 12 below:

36TABLE 12Example #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.426

721

+688Mp = 150-153° C.427

722

−689Mp = 154-158° C.

EXAMPLES 428 AND 429

[1494]

723

[1495] The appropriate (+) enantiomer (667) or (−) enantiomer (669) from Preparative Example 57 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

37Example #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.428

724

Isomer 1690MH+ = 516429

725

Isomer 2691MH+ = 516

EXAMPLES 430 AND 431

[1496]

726

[1497] The appropriate (+) enantiomer (675) or (−) enantiomer (677) from Preparative Example 58 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

38Example #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.430

727

Isomer 1692MH+ = 530431

728

Isomer 2693MH+ = 530

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 59

[1498] Compounds Type A (696a), (696b), and Type B (697a), (697b)

729

[1499] Step A Preparation of Compounds (694a) and (695a)

730

[1500] To a stirred solution of 2-methyl imidazole (1.80 g, 21.97 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (40 mL) at room temperature, was added NaH (5.3 g, 21.97 mmol) and Compound (27) from Preparative Example 4, Step E (4.0 g, 7.33 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room remperature for 1 hr and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with EtOAc-NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give the mixture of single bond and double bond compounds. These compounds were further purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2% MeOH/NH3/98% CH2Cl2 to yield: Pure Type A Compound (694) (0.450 g) (MH+=533) and a mixture of Type A (694) and Type B Compound (695) (2.55 g) (MH+=535).

[1501] Compounds (694) and (695) were further purified by prep HPLC, eluting with 15% IPA/85% Hexane/0.2% DEA to give: Type B Compound (695a) (isomer 1; 0.58 g, MH+=535.4) and Type A Compound (694a) (isomer 1; 0.61 g, MH+=533) and a mixture of compounds (694b) and (695b) (isomer 2 products; 0.84 g).

[1502] Step B Preparation of Compounds (696b) and (697b)

731

[1503] The mixture of compounds (694b/695b) from Step A above (0.8 g, 1.5 mmol) in 4N HCl/Dioxane (40 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs and concentrated to dryness to give a mixture of deprotected compounds as product. The product was further purified by HPLC, eluting with 15% IPA/85% hexane/0.2% DEA to give the pure compound (696b) Type A (isomer 2; 0.29 g) and pure Compound (697b) Type B (isomer 2, 0.19 g).

[1504] Step C Preparation of Compounds (696a) and (697a)

732

[1505] Compounds (694a) and (695a) (pure isomer 1) were individually deprotected using 4N HCl/Dioxane in essentially the same method as that of the isomer 2 products described above, to give the corresponding N—H products (696a) Type A (isomer 1) and (697a) Type B (isomer 1).

EXAMPLES 432-437

[1506] Reacting Compound (696a) (isomer 1) in essentially the same manner as in Example 13 with the appropriate chloroformate or isocyanate, the following compounds listed in Table 13 below, were prepared.

39TABLE 132-Methylpropylimidazole-5-Substituted Bridgehead Double bond AnalogsEXAMPLE #RCOMPOUND #PHYSICAL DATA432

733

698MH += 519.1433

734

699MH += 577.1434

735

700MH += 570.1435

736

701MH += 585.1436

737

702437

738

703MH += 558.1

EXAMPLES 438-442

[1507] Reacting Compound (697a) (isomer 1) in essentially the same manner as in Example 13 with the appropriate chloroformate or isocyanate, the following compounds listed in Table 14 below were prepared.

40TABLE 142-Methylpropylimidazole-5-Substituted Bridgehead Single bond AnalogsEXAMPLE #RCOMPOUND #PHYSICAL DATA438

739

704MH += 521.1439

740

705MH += 579.1440

741

706MH += 572.1441

742

707MH += 587.1442

743

708MH += 560.1

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 60

[1508] Compounds (711a), (711b), (712a) and (712b).

[1509] Step A Preparation of Compounds (709a), (709b), (710a) and (710b)

744

[1510] To a stirred solution of 4,5-Dimethylimidazole (1.08 g, 11.25 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (35 mL) at room temperature, was added NaH (0.27 g, 11.2 mmol) and stirred for 10 minutes, followed by the addition of Compound (27) from Preparative Example 4 Step E (4.0 g, 7.32 mmol). The resulting solution was srirred at room temperature overnight. To this solution was added the solution of 4,5-dimethylimidazole (0.35 g, 3.65 mmol) and NaH (0.088 g, 3.67 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). The resulting solution was heated at 80° C.-90° C. for 4 hrs, then cooled down to room temperature, followed by extraction with EtOAc-H2O. The combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 50% EtOAc/50% hexane to 5% MeOH/CH2Cl2 to give the mixture of products Compound (709) Type A and Compound (710) Type B (1.2 g, MH+=547.3). The products were further purified by prep HPLC, using a chiral AD column, eluting with 15% IPA/85% hexane/0.2% DEA to give 4 seperate compounds:

[1511] Compound (709a) isomer 1, type A (0.291 g, MH+=547.3), Compound (710a) isomer 1, type B (0.305 g, MH+=549.3) and

[1512] Compound (709b) isomer 2, type A (0.280 g, MH+=547.3), Compound (710b) isomer 2, type B (0.2 g, MH+=549.3)

[1513] Step B Preparation of Compounds (711a), (711b), (712a) and (712b)

745

[1514] A solution of Compound (710a), isomer 1 type B (0.245 g, 0.45 mmol) in 4N HCl/Dioxane (2 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs then concentrated to dryness to give Compound (711a) isomer I, type B product (0.184 g, 98% yield) (MH+=455.1).

[1515] Compounds (711b), (isomer 2; type B); (712a) (isomer 1; type A) and (712b) (isomer 2; type A) were all prepared in a similar fashion to that of Compound (711a) isomer 1 type B in Step B above.

[1516] (711b) (0.085 g, 75% yield).

[1517] (712a) (0.141 g, 75% yield),

[1518] (712b) (0.106 g, 59% yield),

Examples 443-447

[1519] Reacting Compounds (711a) and (711b) seperately following the procedure described in Example 13 with the appropriate chloroformates or isocyanates, the following compounds listed in Table 15 below were prepared.

41TABLE 154,5-Dimethylpropylimidazole-5-Substituted Bridgehead Single bond AnalogsEXAMPLE #RCOMPOUND #PHYSICAL DATA443

746

713MH += 575.1444

747

714MH += 575.1445

748

715MH += 593.2446

749

716MH += 593.2447

750

717MH += 586.1

Examples 448-454

[1520] Reacting Compounds (712a) and (712b) seperately following the procedure described in Example 13 with the appropriate chloroformates or isocyanates, the following compounds listed in Table 16 below were prepared.

42TABLE 164,5-Dimethylpropylimidazole-5-Substituted Bridgehead Double bond AnalogsEXAMPLE #RCOMPOUND #PHYSICAL DATA448

751

718MH += 573.1449

752

719MH += 573.1450

753

720MH += 573.1451

754

721MH += 591.1452

755

722MH += 584.1453

756

723MH += 525.1454

757

724MH += 525.1

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 61

[1521] Preparation of Compounds (727a), (727b), (728a) and (728b).

[1522] Step A Preparation of Compounds (725a), (725b), (726a) and (726b).

758

[1523] Compound (27) from Preparative Example 4, Step E was reacted in essentially the same manner as described in Preparative Example 60, Step A above substituting 4-Methylimidazole for 4,5-Dimethylimidazole to obtain four seperate compounds as products.

[1524] BOC derivatives

[1525] Compound (725a) isomer 1, type A (0.69 g, MH+=533.1)

[1526] Compound (725b) isomer 2, type A (0.10 g, MH+=533.1)

[1527] Compound (726a) isomer 1, type B (0.35 g, MH+=535.1)

[1528] Compound (726b) isomer 2, type B, (0.22 g, MH+=535.1)

[1529] Step B Preparation of Compounds (727a) (727b), (728a), (728b)

759

[1530] In essentially the same manner as described in Preparative Example 60, Step B, the —NH derivatives were prepared:

[1531] Compounds:

[1532] (727a) isomer 1 type B (0.3 g, 100% yield, MH+=435.1),

[1533] (727b) isomer 2, type B;

[1534] (728a) isomer 1, type A and

[1535] (728b) isomer 2, type A.

Examples 455-459

[1536] Reacting Compounds (727a) and (727b) seperately following the procedure described in Example 13 with the appropriate chloroformate or isocyanate, the following compounds listed in Table 17 below were prepared.

43TABLE 17

760

4-Methylpropylimidazole-5-Substituted Bridgehead Single bond AnalogsEXAMPLE #RCOMPOUND #PHYSICAL DATA455

761

729MH += 561.1456

762

730MH += 581.1457

763

731MH += 572.1458

764

732MH += 560.1459

765

733MH += 513.1

Examples 460-469

[1537] Reacting Compounds (728a) and (728b) seperately following the procedure described in Example 13 with the appropriate chloroformates and isocyanates, the following compounds listed in Table 18 below were prepared.

44TABLE 184-Methylpropylimidazole-5-Substituted Bridgehead Double bond AnalogsEXAMPLE #RCOMPOUND #PHYSICAL DATA460

766

734MH += 559.1461

767

735MH += 559.1462

768

736MH += 579.1463

769

737MH += 579.1464

770

738MH += 570.1465

771

739MH += 570.1466

772

740MH += 558.1467

773

741MH += 558.1468

774

742MH += 511.1469

775

743MH += 511.1

EXAMPLE 470

[1538] Preparation of Compound (748).

[1539] Step A Preparation of Compound (744).

776

[1540] To a stirred solution of Compound (24) from Preparative Example 4, Step D (4.0 g, 8.2 mmol) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added CuCl (0.7 g, 8.2 mmol). The solution was then cooled to 0° C., followed by portion wise addition of NaBH4 (4.66 g, 123.2 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at 0° C. for 6 h., concentrated to dryness, then extracted with CH2Cl2-sat.NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated and purified by column chromatography on 200 mL of normal phase silica gel, eluting with 20% EtOAc/CH2Cl2 to give Compound (744) (3.62 g, 99% yield, MH+=447).

[1541] Step B Preparation of Compounds (745) and (20).

777

[1542] To a stirred solution of Compound (744) from Step A above (3.0 g, 5.7 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (100 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added triethyl amine (2.4 mL, 17.1 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.98 g, 8.7 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature over night, then washed with saturated NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by Biotage column chromatography, eluting with 30% EtOAc/70% CH2Cl2 to give Compound (745) as a white solid (1.19 g, MH+=525.1) and Compound (20) (1.31 g, MH+=489.1)

[1543] Step C Preparation of Compound (746).

778

[1544] To a stirred solution of Compound (745) from Step B above (2.17 g, 4.3 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature was added phthalimide potassium derivative (1.20 g, 0.5 mmol). The resulting solution was heated to 90° C. for 4 h., cooled down to room temperature, concentrated to dryness and extracted with CH2Cl2-sat.NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 50%-70% EtOAc/hexane to give Compound (746) as a white solid (1.76 g, 71% yield, MH+=577.0).

[1545] Step D Preparation of Compound (747).

779

[1546] To a stirred solution of Compound (746) from Step C above (1.67 g, 2.9 mmol) in EtOH (50 mL) at room temperature, was added hydrazine monohydrate (0.29 g, 5.8 mmol). The resulting solution was heated to reflux for 4 h. cooled down to room temperature, concentrated to dryness and extracted with CH2Cl2—H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give Compound (747) as a white solid (1.23 g, 95% yield, MH+=446.1)

[1547] Step E Preparation of Compound (748).

780

[1548] To a stirred solution of Compound (747) from Step D (0.1 g, 0.22 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added TEA (0.06 mL, 0.45 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.038 g, 0.34 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature over night, then washed with sat. NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% MeOH-NH3/CH2Cl2 to give Compound (748) as a white solid (0.087 g, 76% yield, MH+=524.0)

EXAMPLE 471

[1549] Preparation of Compound (749).

781

[1550] Reacting Compound (747) from Example 470 Step D above in essentially the same manner as in Step E of Example 470 substituting acetylchloride, Compound (749) was prepared. (0.048 g, 45% yield, MH+=488.2).

EXAMPLE 472

[1551] Step A Preparation of Compound (750)

782

[1552] Reacting Compound (747) from Example 470 Step D above in essentially the same manner as in Step E of Example 470 substituting 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride (ACROS), Compound (750) was prepared (0.67 g, 100% yiled, MH+=514.1).

[1553] Step B Preparation of Compound (751).

783

[1554] To a stirred solution of Compound (750) from Step A (0.575 g, 1.11 mmol) in toluene (15 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added K2CO3 (0.55 g, 4.01 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature over the weekend then heated to 55° C. for 7 h. The solution was then cooled down to room temperature, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography, eluting with 1.5% MeOH-NH3/98.5% CH2Cl2 to give Compound (751) as a white solid (0.15 g, 26% yield, MH+=524.1)

EXAMPLE 473

[1555] Step A Preparation of Compound (752).

784

[1556] To a stirred solution of Compound (20) from Example 470, Step B (0.67 g, 1.37 mmol) in THF (5 mL), was added 1N NaOH solution (6.9 mL, 6.88 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight and concentrated to dryness. The solution was then acidified with 10% citric acid and then extracted with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give Compound (752) as a light yellow product (0.33 g, 52% yield, MH+=461.1)

[1557] Step B Preparation of Compound (753).

785

[1558] To a stirred solution of Compound (752) from Step A above (0.1 g, 0.23 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added oxalyl chloride (0.97 g, 7.62 mmol) and diethyl amine (0.47 g, 6.43 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hr and concentrated to dryness. The crude product was then purified by column chromatography, eluting with 2% MeOH-NH3/98% CH2Cl2to give Compound (753) as a white solid (0.051 g, 49.5% yield, MH+=516.1)

EXAMPLE 474

[1559] Preparation of Compound (754)

786

[1560] To a stirred solution of 2-imidazolidone (0.22 g, 2.0 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added NaH (0.28 g, 2.0 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hr. This solution was then added into a solution of Compound (22) from Preparative Example 3, Step C (0.67 g, 1.3 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) under nitrogen inlet at room temperature. The resulting solution was heated to 90° C. for 2 hrs. concentrated to dryness, then extracted with CH2Cl2-sat.NaHCO3. The combined organic layer was then dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% MeOH-NH3/97% CH2Cl2 to give a light yellow solid (754) (0.17 g, 25% yield, MH+=515.1).

EXAMPLE 475

[1561] Preparation of Compound (762)

[1562] Step A: Preparation of Compound (755).

787

[1563] To a stirred solution of Compound (12) from Preparative Example 2, Step B (15.75 g, 0.336 mmol) in DMF (200 mL) under nitrogen inlet at room temperature, was added trimethylsilylacetalene (12.14 g, 124 mmol), bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II)dichloride (0.47 g, 0.67 mmol), Et3N (13.1 mL, 94 mmol), Cul (0.89 g, 4.7 mmol) and Nal (1.53 g, 10 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight, concentrated to dryness, then extracted with CH2Cl2—H2O. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 20% EtOAc/80% hexane to give the product (755) (12.35 g, M=485).

[1564] Step B: Preparation of Compound (756).

788

[1565] A solution of Compound (755) from Step A above (4.48 g, 9.24 mmol), in concentrated HCl (100 mL) was heated to reflux overnight. The solution was then cooled down to room temperature and basified with 50% NaOH solution (w/w) and then extracted with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give an off white solid (756) (4.40 g, 100% yield, MH+=353.1).

[1566] Step C: Preparation of Compound (757).

789

[1567] To a stirred solution of Compound (756) from step B (3.15 g, 8.93 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (100 mL) was added Et3N (2.5 mL, 17.85 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.51 g, 4.46 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solution was then washed with saturated NaHCO3 and the organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give a crude product (4.31 g, 100% yield, MH+=431.1)

[1568] Step D: Preparation of Compound (758).

790

[1569] The solution of Compound (757) from Step C (3.84 g, 8.91 mmol) in 4% NaClO (150 mL) and 45% NaOH solution (15 mL) was heated to reflux for 2 hrs, then cooled down to room temperature, followed by addition of saturated sodium bisulfite solution (150 mL). The solution was then adjusted to pH=6.5 and extracted with CH2Cl2. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give a light yellow solid (3.31 g, 86% yield, MH+=433.1).

[1570] Step E: Preparation of Compound (759).

791

[1571] To a stirred solution of Compound (758) from step D (3.31 g, 7.65 mmol) in toluene (80 mL) and MeOH (50 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added (trimethylsilyl)diazomethane (2.0M in hexane) (3.4 mL, 68.8 mmol) at 0° C., until the colorless solution turned to yellow solution. The resulting solution was stirred at 0° C. for half an hour and concentrated to dryness to give a crude product (759).

[1572] To a stirred cooling solution of the crude product (759) from above, in THF (30 mL) at 0° C. was added DIBAL (15.3 mL, 15.3 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at 0° C. for 2 hrs, followed by extraction with 10% citric acid and 1N NaOH solution. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to dryness to give a light yellow solid (760) (2.90 g, 90% yield, MH+=419.1).

[1573] Step F: Preparation of Compound (761).

792

[1574] Reacting Compound (760) in essentially the same manner as Step C above, Compound (761) was prepared.

[1575] Step G: Preparation of Compound (762).

793

[1576] To a stirred solution of 2-benzylaminopyridine (0.115 g, 0.624 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) at room temperature, was added NaH (9.81 g, 0.41 mmol) and stirred for 0.5 hr. To a stirred solution of mesylate compound from step F (0.2 g, 0.41 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) under nitrogen inlet, was added the solution of 2-benzylaminopyridine in DMF above. The resulting solution was heated to 90° C. for 3 hrs, concentrated to dryness followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-sat.NaHCO3, then dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5% MeOH-NH3/CH2Cl2to give a light yellow solid (762) (0.03 g, 13% yield, MH+=585.1).

EXAMPLE 476

[1577] Preparation of Compound (768)

[1578] Step A: Preparation of Compound (763).

794

[1579] In essentially the same manner as Example 475, Step E, Compound (763) was prepared.

[1580] Step B: Preparation of Compound (764).

795

[1581] To a stirred solution of 4(5)-imidazolecarboxaldehyde (20.0 g, 0.208 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (200 mL), was added Et3N (29.0 mL, 0.208 mmol). The solution was then cooled down at 0° C., followed by addition of triphenylmethylchloride (52.8 g, 0.18 mmol) at 0° C. The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight and then washed it with brine, water and concentrated to dryness to give a white solid (63.0 g, 98% yield, MH+=339.1)

[1582] Step C: Preparation of Compound (765).

796

[1583] To a stirred solution of starting material benzyl amine (0.99 g, 8.87 mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) under nitrogen inlet at room temperature, was added sodium acetate (0.73 g, 8.87 mmol), 3° A molecular sieves (3.0 g) and aldehyde (3.0 g, 8.87 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight, followed by addition of NaBH4 (0.67 g, 17.74 mmol), then stirred for 4 hrs and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-1N NaOH. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2% MeOH-NH3/98% CH2Cl2 to give light yellow oil (3.75 g, 98% yield, MH+=430.2)

[1584] Step D: Preparation of Compound (767).

797

[1585] To a stirred solution of Compound (764) from step B (0.41 g, 1.14 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added NaH (0.02 g, 0.84 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hr.

[1586] To a stirred solution of Compound (763) from step A (0.4 g, 0.84 mmol) in acetone (30 mL) under nitrogen inlet at room temperature, was added Nal (0.12 g, 0.84 mmol). The resulting solution was heated to reflux for 1 hour and then concentrated to dryness to afford Compound (766). To crude Compound (766) was added, DMF (10 mL) and the solution of Compound (764) from above and NaH (0.02 g, 0.84 mmol). The resulting solution was heated to 90° C. for overnight, then concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2% MeOH-NH3/98% CH2Cl2 to give Compound (767) as a yellow solid (0.23 g, 33% yield, MH+=830.4)

798

[1587] A solution of Compound (767) from step C (0.238 g, 0.29 mmol) in 80% acetic acid in H2O was heated to reflux for 2 hrs and then concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-1N NaOH. The combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% MeOH-NH3/97% CH2Cl2to give white solid (0.10 g, 62% yield, M=588.2).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 62

[1588] Step A 1N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-3(R) and 3(S) -(1H-imidazol-I-yl)methyl)pyrrolidines.

799

[1589] 3(R)-(3-Methanesulfonyloxymethyl)pyrrolidine (J. Med. Chem. 1990, 33, 77-77) (0.993 g, 3.56 mmoles) was dissolved in anhydrous DMF (25 mL) and sodium imidazole (0.6 g, 10 mmoles) was added. The mixture was heated at 60° C. for 2 h and then evaporated to dryness. The product was extracted with CH2Cl2 and washed with brine. CH2Cl2 extract was evaporated to dryness to give the titled compound (1.1409 g, 100%), ESMS: FABMS (M+1)=252; δH (CDCl3) 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.5-1.7 (m, 1H), 1.9- 2.1 (m, 1H), 2.5-2.7 (m, 1H), 3.0-3.2 (m, 1H), 3.3-3.6 (m, 2H), 3.9 (dd, 2H), 6.9 (s, 1H), 7.1(s, 1H), 7.45 (s, 1H)

[1590] In a similar manner, (S) isomer was prepared from 3(S)-(3-Methanesulfonyloxymethyl)pyrrolidine (0.993 g, 3.56 mmoles to give the title compound (1.1409 g, 100%).

[1591] Step B 3(R) and 3(S)-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]pyrrolidines

800

[1592] The title compound (0.48 g, 1.91 mmoles) from Step A was stirred in 4N HCl in dioxane (10 mL) for 2 h and then evaporated to dryness to give the title compound which was used to couple with the tricylic acid.

[1593] In a similar manner (S) isomer was prepared.

EXAMPLE 477

[1594] Preparation of Compound (771)

[1595] Step A: Preparation of Compound (769).

801

[1596] To a stirred solution of Compound (20) from preparative example 3 step B (4.86 g, 9.94 mmol) in EtOH (100 mL), was added 1N LiOH (80 mL). The resulting solution was then stirred at room temperature overnight and concentrated to dryness, followed by dissolving in CH2Cl2. The solution was then adjusted to pH=6.5-7.0 with 1N HCl. The aqueous layer was then separated and concentrated to dryness, then dissolved in THF to give the lithium salt (4.86 g, 100% yield, M+Li=467.1)

[1597] Step B: Preparation of Compound (771).

802

[1598] To a stirred solution of Compound (769) from step A above (0.38 g, 0.84 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) under nitrogen inlet at room temperature, was added Compound (770) from Preparative Example 62 (0.163 g, 1.09 mmol), benzotriazoyl-N-oxtris (dimethylamino)phosphoniumhexafluro phosphate (0.44 g, 1.01 mmol) and Et3N (0.5 mL, 3.36 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-10% Citric acid. The combined organic layer was then washed with saturated NaHCO3, brine, dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% MeOH-NH3/CH2Cl2 to give a light yellow solid (0.12 g, M=594.2).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 63

[1599] Compound (772)

[1600] Step A 1N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-hydroxy-piperidine.

803

[1601] To a solution of 4-hydroxy-piperidine (2 g, 19.78 mmoles) and triethylamine (4.16 mL, 29.67 mmoles) in CH2Cl2 (20 mL), di-tert-butyldicarbonate (5.18 g, 23.72 mmoles) was added and stirred at room temperature for 16h. The solution was diluted with CH2Cl2 and washed with water, dried (MgSO4) filtered and evaporated to give the title compound (3.95 g, 99%). FABMS (M+1)=202.

[1602] Step B 1N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-methanesulfonyloxy-piperidine.

804

[1603] The title compound from Step A above (3.5 g, 17.39 mmoles) and triethylamine (4.85 mL, 34.79 mmoles) were dissolved in CH2Cl2 (30 mL) and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen at 0° C. Methanesulfonylchloride (1.62 mL, 20.88 mmoles) was added and the solution was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The solution was diluted with CH2Cl2 and washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, water and dried (MgSO4), filtered and evaporated to dryness to give the title compound (4.68 g, 96.4%). ESMS: m/z=280 (MH+)

[1604] Step C 1N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-piperidine

805

[1605] A solution of the title compound from Step B (4.0 g, 14.32 mmoles) in DMF (120 mL) was added to a stirred solution of NaH (0.52 g, 21.66 mmoles) and imidazole (1.46 g, 21.47 mmoles) in DMF (20 mL) under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h. DMF was evaporated in vacuo. The resulting crude product was extracted with CH2Cl2 and the extract was successively washed with water and brine, and the CH2Cl2 was evaporated to leave the title residue which was chromatographed on silica gel using 3% (10% conc NH4OH in methanol)-CH2Cl2 as eluant to give the title compound (0.94 g, 26%). FABMS (M+1)=252; □H (CDCl3) 1.4 (s, 9H), 1.6-1.8 (m, 2H), 2.0 (dd, 2H), 2.8 (dt, 2H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 4.2 m, 2H), 6.9 (s, 1H), 7.0 (s, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H).

[1606] Step D 4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-piperidine.

806

[1607] The title compound (0.21 g, 0.836 mmoles) from Step C was stirred in 4N HCl in dioxane (5 mL) for 2 h and then evaporated to dryness to give the title compound (772) which was used to couple with the tricylic acid.

EXAMPLE 478

[1608] Preparation of Compound (773)

807

[1609] To a stirred solution of Compound (758) from Example 475 step D (0.2 g, 0.46 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature, was added Compound (772) from Preparative Example 63, Step D (0.19 g, 0.55 mmol), bezotriazoyl-N-oxy-tris-(dimethylamino)phosphoniumhexaflurophosphate (0.25 g, 0.55 mmol) and Et3N (0.3 mL, 1.85 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature overnight and concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-10% citric acid. The combined organic layer was then washed with sat. NaHCO3, brine, dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% MeOH-NH3/CH2Cl2 to give a white solid (773) (0.013 g, 5% yield, M=566.2)

EXAMPLE 479

[1610] Preparation of Compounds (774-777)

808

[1611] 3-bromo-8-chloroazaketone (U.S. Pat. No. 5,977,128, Preparative Example 11, step A, (1999)) was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and Example 91 to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (774) and (775). Compounds (774) and (775) were then reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (776) and (777).

EXAMPLE 480

[1612] Preparation of Compounds (778) and (779)

[1613] In essentially the same manner as in Examples (420) and (421), Compounds (778) and (779) were prepared.

809

810

Compound #R =EnantiomerFABMS(M + 1)778

811

1628779

812

2628Phys. Data (778): 1H-NMR(Varians 400 MHz, CDCl3, ppm): δ=8.564(1H, d, J=2 Hz), 7.784(1H, d, J=2 Hz), 7.624(1H, d, J=2 Hz), 7.51-7.37(5H, m), 7.305(1H, s), 7.267(1H, s), 6.870(1H, s), 6.867(1H, s), 6.579(1H, s), 5.282(1H, d, J=16 Hz), 5.031(1H, d, J=17 Hz), 4.576(1H, s), 3.176(4H, br ddd, J=6, 14 and 58 Hz), 2.485(3H, s), 1.950(4H, dd, J =6 and 9 Hz); MS(m/e) 630(M+H), 340, 327, 293, 263, 249; HRMS(Jeol JMS- #HX110A) calcd for C31H27BrClN7O 628.1227(M+1), found 628.1229.

EXAMPLE 481

[1614] Preparation of Compounds (780) and (781)

[1615] In essentially the same manner as in Example 70, Compounds (780) and (781) were prepared.

813

814

Compound #R =EnantiomerFABMS(M+1)780

815

1562781

816

2562

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 64

[1616] Step A Compound (782)

817

[1617] Compound (368) from Preparative Example 42, Step C (2.34 g, 5.29 mmol) was dissolved in 25 mL CH2Cl2 at 0° C. PPh3 (1.66 g, 6.34 mmol) and NBS (1.03 g, 5.82 mmol) were added. After 90 mins, the reaction was diluted with CH2Cl2 (20 mL), washed with sat. NaHCO3, brine and dried with MgSO4. The crude product was purified on a silica gel column (4:1 hexanes/EtOAc to 2:1) to yield 1.8 g of Compound (782) as a light yellow solid. MS M+1 504.

[1618] Step B Compound (783)

818

[1619] 5-Iodo-1N-methyl imidazole (455 mg, 2.18 mmol) was dissolved in 10 mL THF at room temperature. EtMgBr (2.4 mL, 1.0 M in THF) was added dropwise. After 30 mins, the reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. 10 mL THF solution of CuCN (175 mg, 1.96 mmol) and LiCl (166 mg, 3.9 mmol) was then added. 10 mins later, Compound (782) from Step A above (989 mg, 1.96 mmol, in 10 mL THF) was added. The reaction was stirred overnight. Sat. NH4Cl solution was added to quench the reaction. The resulting emulsion was filtered through a sintered funnel and the filtrate was extracted with EtOAc twice. The organic layer was washed with NaHCO3 solution and brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and evaporated in vivo. The resulting crude material was chromatographed on a silica gel column (using 1:1 hexanes/EtOAc then 10:1 CH2Cl2/MeOH) to obtain 330 mg of the title product. MS M+1=506 The enantiomers were seperated on a chiral AD column.

EXAMPLE 482

[1620] Preparation of Compound (784)

819

[1621] Compound (783) from Preparative Example 64, Step B above (40 mg) was dissolved in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) at room temerature followed by addition of TFA (0.5 mL). After 2 hrs, the solvent was evaporated in vivo and coevaporated with PhCH3 twice. The crude mixture was then dissolved in CH2Cl2 (4 mL) and Et3N was added dropwise till the solution became basic by PH paper. 4-Cyanophenyl isocyanate (14 mg) was added. After 5 minutes, the reaction mixture was evaporated in vivo to dryness. The crude material was then purified using prep TLC plate (10:1 CH2Cl2/MeOH) to get 23 mg of Compound (784) as a white solid. MS M+1 550.

EXAMPLE (483)

[1622] Preparation of Compound (785)

820

[1623] Compound (785) was prepared following essentially the same procedure as in Preparative Example 64 and Example 482, substituting 4-Iodo-1-trityl imidazole for 5-Iodo-1N-methyl imidazole.

EXAMPLE 484

[1624] Preparation of Compounds (786) and (787)

821

[1625] Compound (786) and (787) were prepared following essentially the same procedure as in Preparative Example 7, substituting ketones (15) and (16) from Preparative Example 2, Step D for ketones (9) and (10).

[1626] Compound (786) MH+=497; [α]D20=+15.3;

[1627] Compound (787) MH+=497; [α]D20=−13.4.

EXAMPLE 485

[1628] Preparation of Compound (788)

822

[1629] Following essentially the same procedure as in Preparative Example 33, Steps E-H, except substituting compound (365) for Compound (281) and 2-hydroxymethyl imidazole for 1-methyl imidazole, compound (788) was prepared.

[1630] (788): 1H-NMR (Varians 400 MHz, CDCl3, ppm): δ=8.5 (1H, dd), 7.34 (1H, s), 7.59 (1H, d), 7.4 (2H, m), 7.25 (2H, m), 7.04 (1H, s), 6.9 (1H, s), 6.6 (1H, s), 5.37 (2H, dd), 4.8 (2H, dd), 4.6 (1H, s), 3.2 (5H, br s), 2.0 (2H, br s), 1.9 (2H, br s), 1.4 (9H, s).

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 65

[1631] Step A Compound (789)

823

[1632] To a solution of the alcohol (3.8 g, 8.6 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (100 mL) under nirtogen was added MnO2 (40 g). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 4 days. The mixture was then filtered through a pad of Celite with ethyl acetate (500 mL) as the eluant. The filtrate was concentrated to yield a yellow liquid (4.0 g, MH+440.1). The crude material was separated into its pure isomers by HPLC, using a chiral AD column eluting with 20% IPA/80% Hexanes/0.2% DEA (isomer 1, 810 mg; isomer 2, 806 mg).

[1633] Step B Compound (790)

824

[1634] To a solution of imidazole Grignard prepared from 5-iodo-1N-methyl imidazole (312 mg, 1.5 mmol, preparative example 64 step B) was added a solution of aldehyde (791) (380 mg, 0.86 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (10 mL). After stirring at room temperature overnight, the mixture was heated to 40° C. for one hour. After cooling to room temperature again, saturated NH4Cl solution was added to quench the reaction. The organic layer was dried and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was then purified by silica gel column (from 2% to 10% MeOH in CH2Cl2) to give the product as a brown oil (207 mg, 46% yield, MH+=522.1). The diastereomers were then separated by HPLC, using a chiral AD column eluting with 20% IPA/80% Hexanes/0.2% DEA.

[1635] Step C Compound (791)

825

[1636] To a THF solution (5 mL) of (790) (200 mg, 0.38 mmol) at room temperature was added DPPA (210 mg, 0.76 mmol) followed by addition of DBU (120 mg, 0.76 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight and then diluted with ethyl acetate (30 mL), washed with water twice and brine once. The organic layer was dried and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was purified by prep TLC (10% MeOH in CH2Cl2 with 0.2% NH3) to give product (791) (102.8 mg, MH+547.1). Starting material (790) (58 mg) was also recovered. The diastereomers of (791) were separated on a chiral AD column.

EXAMPLE 486

[1637] Preparation of Compound (792)

826

[1638] To a wet THF solution (3 mL) of (791) (48 mg, 0.09 mmol) was added PPh3 (32 mg, 0.12 mmol) at room temperature. After stirring overnight, the reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified with prep TLC (10% MeOH in CH2Cl2 with 0.2% NH3) to give a white solid (24.3 mg). The white solid was then redissolved in THF/H2O (5 mL/0.5 ml) and the mixture was heated to reflux overnight. The reaction mixture was then partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer was dried and concentrated. The residue was purified with prep TLC (5% MeOH in CH2Cl2 with 0.2% NH3) to yield a yellow solid (792) (8.3 mg, MH+521.1).

EXAMPLE 487

[1639] Preparation of Compound (793)

827

[1640] Compound (790) was converted to compound (793) following the essentially the same procedure as described in EXAMPLE 482. MS M+1 566.1.

EXAMPLE 488

[1641] Preparation of Compound (794)

828

[1642] Compound (790) was converted to compound (794) following essentially the same procedure as described in PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 65, Step A. MS M+1 520.1.

EXAMPLE 489

[1643] Step A. Compound (795)

829

[1644] Aldehyde (789) from Preparative Example 65, Step A (150 mg, 0.34 mmol) was dissolved in THF (6 mL). To this solution was added MeMgBr (0.3 mL, 3.0M in Et2O) dropwise. After stirring at room temperature for 4 hrs, the reaction mixture was quenched with sat. NH4Cl solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried and concentrated to give a yellow solid (150 mg). The crude product was then dissolved in CH2Cl2 (5 mL). To this solution was added Dess-Martin Periodinane (210 mg) and a drop of water. After 1 hr, aqueous Na2S2O3 solution (4 mL, 10%) was added. The mixture was stirred for 10 min. and extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was washed with NaHCO3, dried and concentrated. The crude material was purified using prep TLC plates (5% methanol in CH2Cl2) to yield the methyl ketone product (795) as a yellow solid (70 mg).

[1645] Step B Compound (795.1)

830

[1646] To a solution of imidazole Grignard prepared from 5-iodo-1N-methyl imidazole (624 mg, 3 mmol, see preparative example 64 step B using ClCH2CH2Cl as solvent instead of THF) was added a ClCH2CH2Cl (6 mL) solution of methyl ketone (795) (272 mg, 0.6 mmol). The mixture was heated to 60° C. for 1.5 hours. After cooling to room temperature, saturated NH4Cl solution was added to quench the reaction. The organic layer was dried and then evaporated to dryness. The residue was then purified by silica gel column (from 2% to 10% MeOH in CH2Cl2) to give the product (795.1) as a brown solid (63 mg, 10:1 diastereomeric selectivity, MH+=536.1). Major diastereomer: (CDCl3, 300 MHz) 8.47 (d, 1H), 7.66 (d, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.34 (d, 1H), 7.25−7.22 (m, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 4.61 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.24 (br s, 4H), 2.24 (m, 2H), 2.02−2.00 (m, 2H), 1.88 (s, 3H), 1.41 (s, 9H).

[1647] Step C Compound (795.2)

831

[1648] Compound (795.1) can be converted to acetate compound (795.2) by reacting it with 1 equivalent of acetic anhydride and 2 equivalents of pyridine.

[1649] Step D Compound (795.3)

832

[1650] Compound (795.2) can be converted to compound (795.3) by reacting it with 1.5 equivalents of NaN3, 15-crown-5, and a catalytic amount of Pd(dba)2/PPh3.

[1651] Alternatively, (795.3) can be synthesized by treating (795.1) with NaN3, TFA followed by (Boc)2O, and triethyl amine.

[1652] Step E Compound 795.4

833

[1653] Compound (795.4) can be prepared by reacting (795.3) with P(CH3)3/H2O.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 66

[1654] Compounds (796)-(803)

834

[1655] Compound 661 was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23 and then Example 91 to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (796), (797), (798), and (799). Compounds (796), (797), (798), and (799) were then further reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (800), (801) (+enantiomers, isomer A) and (802), (803) (−enantiomers, isomer B). The C5 and C-6 vinyl bromide intermediates were separated by silica gel chromatography using hexane:ethyl acetate (80:20) as described in PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 23, Step B.

EXAMPLE 490-491

[1656] Preparation of Compounds (804) and (805)

835

[1657] The appropriate (+) enantiomer (800) or (−) enantiomer (802) from Preparative Example 66 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2 treated with the corresponding isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

47Example #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.490

836

+(804)Mp = 160-165° C. [α]D25 = +84° (0.84 mg/1 mL MeOH) MH+ = 546491

837

−(805)Mp = 158-163° C. [α]D25 = −91.6° (0.84 mg/1 mL MeOH) MH+ = 546

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 67

[1658] Step A Compound (807)

838

[1659] 15.4 g (115 mmole) of CuCl2 and 17 mL (144 mmol) of t-butyl nitrite was added to 400 mL of dry CH3CN. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. and 25 g of ketone (564) was added. The reaction was warmed to room temperature and stirred for two days. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum. Then 1N HCl was added to the residue until the pH was neutral, then NH4OH was added until the pH was basic. After extraction with ethyl acetate, the organic layer was dried over MgSO4 and concentrated under vacuum to give compound (807). Alternatively, the corresponding alcohol of 564 can be reacted as above followed by oxidation with MnO2 in CH2Cl2 to give compound (807).

[1660] Step B Compounds (808)-(815)

839

[1661] Compound (807) from step B above was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and then Example 91 to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (808), (809), (810) and (811). These were then reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (812) and (814), as well as enantiomers (813) and (815). The C5 and C-6 vinyl bromide intermediates were separated by silica gel chromatography using hexane:ethyl acetate as described in Preparative Example 23, Step B.

EXAMPLE 493

[1662] Preparation of Compounds (816) and (817)

840

[1663] The appropriate enantiomer (812) (enantiomer 1) or (814) (enantiomer 2) from Preparative Example 67, Step B above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

48StartingCmp. #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.(812)

841

+816Mp = 175-181° C. [α]D25 = +94.2° (1 mg/ 1 mL MeOH)(814)

842

−(817)Mp = 182-186° C. [α]D25 = −120.3° (1 mg/ 1 mL MeOH)

EXAMPLE 494

[1664] Preparation of Compounds (818) and (819)

843

[1665] The appropriate enantiomer (813) (enantiomer 1) or (815) (enantiomer 2) from Preparative Example 67, Step B above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

49StartingCmp #REnantiomerCmp #Phys. Data.(813)

844

+(818)Mp = 176-181° C. [α]D25 = +46.3° (0.79 mg/ 1 mL MeOH) MH+ = 584(815)

845

−(819)Mp = 174-180° C. [α]D25 = −43.3° (0.94 mg/ 1 mL MeOH) MH+ = 584

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 68

[1666] Compounds (820)-(827)

846

[1667] Compound (807) from Preparative Example 67, Step A above was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23 and then Example 91, substituting 2-ethylimidazole for 2-methylimidazole, to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (820), (821), (822) and (823). These were then reacted seperately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (824) and (826), as well as enantiomers (825) and (827). The C5 and C-6 vinyl bromide intermediates were separated by silica gel chromatography using hexane:ethyl acetate as described in Preparative Example 23, Step B.

EXAMPLE 495

[1668] Preparation of Compounds (828) and (829)

847

[1669] The appropriate enantiomer (824) (enantiomer 1) or (826) (enantiomer 2) from Preparative Example 68 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

50StartingCmp #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.(824)

848

+(828)Mp = 176-182° C. [α]D25 = +84.5° (1.3 mg/ 1 mL MeOH) MH+ = 598(826)

849

−(829)Mp = 175-182° C. [α]D25 = −88.8° (1.14 mg/ 1 mL MeOH) MH+ = 598

EXAMPLE 496

[1670] Preparation of Compounds (830) and (831)

850

[1671] The appropriate enantiomer (825) (enantiomer 1) or (827) (enantiomer 2) from Preparative Example 68 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

51StartingCmp #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.(825)

851

+(830)Mp = 170-174° C. [α]D25 = +39.1° (0.81 mg/ 1 mL MeOH) MH+ = 598(827)

852

−(831)Mp = 170-175° C. [α]D25 = −36.4° (0.96 mg/ 1 mL MeOH) MH+ = 598

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 69

[1672] Compounds (832)-(835)

853

[1673] 3-Bromo-8-chloroazaketone (U.S. Pat. No. 5,977,128, Preparative Example 11, Step A, (1999)) was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and then Example 91, substituting 2-ethylimidazole for 2-methylimidazole, to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (832) and (833). These were then reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (834) and (835).

EXAMPLE 497

[1674] Preparation of Compounds (836) and (837)

854

[1675] The appropriate enantiomer (834) (enantiomer 1) or (835) (enantiomer 2) from Preparative Example 69 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

52Start-ingCmpEnan-#RtiomerComp #Phys. Data.(834)

855

A(836)Mp = 172-179° C. (d) MH+ = 643(835)

856

B(837)Mp = 171.9-178.3° C. MH+ = 643

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 70

[1676] Compounds (838) -(841)

857

[1677] Compound 661 was reacted in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and then Example 91, substituting 2-isopropylimidazole for 2-methylimidazole, to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (838) and (839). These were then reacted separately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (840) and (841).

EXAMPLE 498

[1678] Preparation of Compounds (842) and (843)

858

[1679] The appropriate enantiomer (840) (enantiomer 1) or (841) (enantiomer 2) from Preparative Example 70 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

53StartingCmp #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.(840)

859

A(842)Mp = 168-170° C. (d) [α]D25 = +64.1° (0.66 mg/ 1 mL MeOH)(841)

860

B(843)Mp = 166-171° C. [α]D25 = −80.9° (0.85 mg/ 1 mL MeOH)

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 71

[1680] Compounds (844)-(847)

861

[1681] 3-Methoxy-8-chloroazaketone (U.S. Pat. No. 5,977,128 (1999), Example 2, step D) was reacted in the same manner as in Preparative Example 23, and Example 91 to obtain the N-BOC derivatives (844) and (845). These compoounds were then reacted seperately in essentially the same manner as in Preparative Example 19, Step D to obtain the enantiomers (846) (A) and (847) (B).

EXAMPLE 499

[1682] Preparation of Compounds (848) and (849)

862

[1683] The appropriate enantiomer (846) (enantiomer A) or (847) (enantiomer B) from Preparative Example 71 above, was taken up in CH2Cl2, treated with 4-cyanophenyl isocyanate and stirred at room temperature over night. The crude product was purified directly by silica gel preparative thin layer chromatography or silica gel column chromatography to afford the following compounds in the table below:

54StartingCmp #REnantiomerComp #Phys. Data.(846)

863

A(848)Mp = 174.2-189.3° C. (d) MH+ = 580(847)

864

B(849)Mp = 174.4-189.8° C. MH+ = 580

EXAMPLE 500

[1684] Preparation of Compound (850)

865

[1685] Compound (850) can be prepared by following essentially the same procedure as described in Example 482.

EXAMPLE 501

[1686] Preparation of Compound (851)

866

[1687] Starting with compound (240) from Preparative Example 23, Step H, compound (851) can be prepared following essentially the same procedure as described in Preparative Example 65, Steps A and B.

EXAMPLE 502

[1688] Preparation of Compound (852)

867

[1689] Starting with compound (240) from Preparative Example 23, Step H, compound (852) can be prepared following essentially the same procedures as described in Preparative Example 65, Step A and Example 489, Steps A-E.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLE 72

[1690] Step A. Preparation of Compounds (853) and (854)

868

[1691] The starting tricyclic keto compound (disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,151,423) (56.5 g; 270 mmol) was combined with NBS (105 g; 590 mmol) and benzoyl peroxide (0.92 g) in CCl4. The reaction was heated at 80° C. for 5 hr. The mixture was cooled and the resulting precipitate was filtered and treated with DBU (25.59 ml) in THF (300 mL). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 24 hrs, then evaporated, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-H2O. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to give a mixture of two compounds which were separated on a flash silica gel column eluting with Hexane-50% EtOAc to give the title compound (853) δH (CDCl3) 8.8 (dd, 1H), 8.45 (dd, 1H), 7.99 (m, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.23 (dd, 1H) and (854) δH (CDCl3) 8.19 (dd, 1H), 7.99 (dd, 1H), 7.82 (dd, 1H), 7.25-7.65(m, 4H), 7.22 (s, 1H)

[1692] Step B Preparation of Compound (855)

869

[1693] Compound (853) (25 g), triphenyl phosphine (13.75 g), and palladium chloride (1.5 g) were combine in MeOH (30 ml) and toluene (200 ml). To the mixture was added DBU (18 ml) and the mixture was sealed in a parr bomb. The mixture was stirred and subjected to 100 psi of CO at 80° C. for 5 hr. The reaction was diluted with EtOAc and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and purified by flash chromatography eluting with CH2Cl2-10% EtOAc to give the title compound (855). δH (CDCl3) 8.8 (dd, 1H), 8.40 (dd, 1H), 8.2 (s 1H), 8.04 (dd, 1H), 7.59-7.64 (m, 4H), 3.95 (s, 3H).

[1694] Step C Preparation of Compound (856)

870

[1695] Reacting compound (854) in essentially the same manner as described in Step B above, gave the title compound (856). δH (CDCl3) 8.85 (dd, 1H), 7.85-8.0 (m, 2H), 7.8 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.31 (m, 4H)

[1696] Step D Preparation of Compound (857)

871

[1697] Compound (855) (19.5 g, 73.5 m mol) was dissolved in CH2Cl2 (100 mL) and cooled to 0° C. Tetrabutyl ammonium nitrate (31.36 g, 103 n mol) and trifluoro acetic anhydride (18.52 g, 88 m mol) were added and the mixture stirred at room temperature for 5 hrs. The reaction mixture was concentrated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-NaHCO3. The combine organic layer was dried over MgSO4 and concentrated to dryness and the residue was chromatographed on silica gel using CH2Cl2-EtOAc (25%) to give the title compound (857) (12.4 g), δH (CDCl3) 9.45 (dd, 1H), 9.05 (dd, 1H), 8.28 (s 1H), 8.0 (dd, 1H), 7.65 (m, 3H), 3.98 (s, 3H).

[1698] Step E Preparation of Compound (858)

872

[1699] Reacting compound (856) in essentially the same manner as described in Step D above, gave the title compound (858). MH+=311

[1700] Step F Preparation of Compound (859)

873

[1701] Compound (857) (6 g,) was balloon hydrogenated in MeOH (100 mL) over Raney-Ni (4.2 g) at room temperature overnight. The catalyst was filtered off and the filtrate was evaporated to dryness to give the title compound (859) (4.66 g) MH+=281

[1702] Step G. Preparation of Compound (860)

874

[1703] Reacting compound (858) in essentially the same manner as described in Step F above, gave the title compound (860) MH+=281.

[1704] Step H Preparation of Compound (861)

875

[1705] To a suspension of compound (859) (2.1 g) in 48% HBr, was added sodium nitrite (1.55 g) followed by bromine (2.11 mL) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Concentrated NH4OH was then added dropwise until basic pH (to litmus paper). The reaction was extracted with CH2Cl2, washed with brine, dried over MgSO4, filtered and the solvent evaporated to give the title compound (861) (1.75 g) MH+=345.

[1706] Step I. Preparation of Compound (862)

876

[1707] Reacting compound (861) in essentially the same manner as described in Step H above, gave the title compound (862) MH+=345.

[1708] Step J Preparation of Compound (863)

877

[1709] To a stirred solution of compound (861) (1.6 g, 4.64 mmole) in MeOH (30 mL) under nitrogen at 0° C. was added NaBH4 (0.3 g, 7.9 mmole). The resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 24 hrs, then evaporated, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-H2O. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to give the title compound (863) (1.58 g) MH+=347.

[1710] Step K Preparation of Compound (864)

878

[1711] Reacting compound (862) in essentially the same manner as described in Step J above, gave the title compound (864). MH+=347

[1712] Step L Preparation of Compound (865)

879

[1713] Compound 863 (1.57 g,) was stirred in thionyl chloride (10 mL) at room temperature for 4 hrs then evaporated to dryness. The resulting crude oil as taken up in acetonitrile (50 mL) and refluxed with N-Boc-piparazine (1.41 g) and triethyl amine (3.91 g) overnight. The mixture was evaporated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2—NaHCO3. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4. filtered and evaporated to dryness to give a brown gum which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with Hexane −20% EtOAc to give the title compound (865) (0.69 g);. MH+=515.

[1714] Step M Preparation of Compound (866)

880

[1715] Reacting compound (864) in essentially the same manner as described in Step L above, gave the title compound (866) MH+=515.

[1716] Step N Preparation of Compound (867)

881

[1717] Compound (865) (0.65 g, 1.26 mmole) was refluxed with LiOH (0.45 g, 18.79 mmole) in MeOH (15 mL) and water (1 mL) for 2 hrs. 10% aq. Citric acid was added until pH=3.5, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-brine. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to give a white solid (867) (0.60 g)) MH+=501

[1718] Step O Preparation of Compound (868)

882

[1719] Reacting compound (866) in essentially the same manner as described in Step N above, gave the title compound (868). MH+=501

[1720] Step P Preparation of Compound (869)

883

[1721] Compound (867) (0.60 g, 1.21 mmole) was stirred with carbonyl diimidazole (0.59 g, 3.63 mmole) in THF (15 mL) at at 40° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was cooled in an ice-bath then added NaBH4 (0.28 g, 7.31 mmole) and stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was evaporated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-water. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and evaporated to give a brown gum which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with Hexane −50% EtOAc to give the title compound (869) (0.493 g) MH+=487.

[1722] Step Q Preparation of Compound (870)

884

[1723] Reacting compound (868) in essentially the same manner as described in Step P above, gave the title compound (870). MH+=487

[1724] Step R Preparation of Compound (871)

885

[1725] Compound (869) (0.0.38 g, 0.78 mmole) was stirred with methanesulfonyl-chloride (0.33 g, 1.296 mmole) and triethylamine (0.68 g, 6.72 mmole) in THF (10 mL) at room temperature overnight. The mixture was evaporated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-water. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4 filtered and evaporated to dryness to give the title compound (871) (0.369 g). MH+=565

[1726] Step S Preparation of Compound (872)

886

[1727] Reacting compound (870) in essentially the same manner as described in Step R above, gave the title compound (872). MH+=565

[1728] Step T Preparation of Compounds (873) and (874)

887

[1729] Compound (871) (0.0.369 g, 0.653 mmole) was stirred with 2-methylimidazole (0.188 g, 2.28 mmole) in DMF (5 mL) at room temperature overnight. The mixture was evaporated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-water. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered, evaporated to dryness and then purified on silica-gel prep-plate chromatography, eluting with CH2Cl2-5% (MeOH-10% NH4OH) to give the product as a mixture of isomers (1.126 g) MH+=551. Separation of the product mixture by HPLC using a prep AD column, eluting with 20% IPA/80% hexane/0.2% DEA (isocratic 60 ml/min.) afforded pure isomer 1 (873) (0.06 g, MH+=551 and isomer 2 (874) (0.0061 g) MH+=551.

[1730] Step U Preparation of Compound (875) and (876)

888

[1731] Reacting compound (872) in essentially the same manner as described in Step T above, gave the title compounds (875). MH+=551, and (876) MH+=551.

EXAMPLE 503

[1732] Compound (877)

889

[1733] Compound (873) (0.043 g, 0.078 mmole) was stirred with TFA (5 mL) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) for 4 hrs. at room temperature. The mixture was then evaporated to dryness. To the residue was added p-cyanophenylisocyanate (0.0123 g, 0.086 mmole). and triethylamine (0.5 mL) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) and the mixture stirred at room temperature for 2 hrs. The mixture was evaporated to dryness, followed by extraction with CH2Cl2-brine. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4, filtered and evaporated to dryness to give a brown gum which was purified by prep-plate chromatography on silica gel, eluting with CH2Cl2-5% (MeOH-10% NH4OH) to give the title compound (877) (0.0394 g). MH+=595, δH (CDCl3) 8.6 (1H); 8.05 (1H); 7.22-7.5 (8H); 6.99 (1H); 6.95 (1H); 6.93 (1H); 4.99-5.25 (2H); 4.6 (1H); 3.1-3.25 (4H); 2.25 (3H), 1.8-2.05 (4H).

EXAMPLE 504

[1734] Compound (878)

890

[1735] Reacting compound (874) in essentially the same manner as described in Example 503 above, gave the title compound. (878) MH+=595, δH (CDCl3) 8.6 (1H); 8.05 (1H); 7.22-7.5 (8H); 6.99 (1H); 6.95 (1H); 6.93 (1H); 4.99-5.25 (2H); 4.6 (1H); 3.1-3.25 (4H); 2.25 (3H), 1.8-2.05 (4H).

EXAMPLE 505

[1736] Compound (879)

891

[1737] Reacting compound (875) in essentially the same manner as described in Example 503 above, gave the title compound (879). MH+=595, δH (CDCl3) 8.55 (1H); 7.78 (1H); 7.65 (1H); 7.4-7.51 (6H); 6.98 (1H); 6.9 (1H); 6.85 (1H); 5.05-5.3 (2H); 4.6 (1H); 3.1-3.25 (4H); 2.5 (3H), 1.8-2.00 (4H).

[1738] For preparing pharmaceutical compositions from the compounds described by this invention, inert, pharmaceutically acceptable carriers can be either solid or liquid. Solid form preparations include powders, tablets, dispersible granules, capsules, cachets and suppositories. The powders and tablets may be comprised of from about 5 to about 95 percent active ingredient. Suitable solid carriers are known in the art, e.g. magnesium carbonate, magnesium stearate, talc, sugar or lactose. Tablets, powders, cachets and capsules can be used as solid dosage forms suitable for oral administration. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and methods of manufacture for various compositions may be found in A. Gennaro (ed.), Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 18th Edition, (1990), Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa.

[1739] Liquid form preparations include solutions, suspensions and emulsions. As an example may be mentioned water or water-propylene glycol solutions for parenteral injection or addition of sweeteners and opacifiers for oral solutions, suspensions and emulsions. Liquid form preparations may also include solutions for intranasal administration.

[1740] Aerosol preparations suitable for inhalation may include solutions and solids in powder form, which may be in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, such as an inert compressed gas, e.g. nitrogen.

[1741] Also included are solid form preparations which are intended to be converted, shortly before use, to liquid form preparations for either oral or parenteral administration. Such liquid forms include solutions, suspensions and emulsions.

[1742] The compounds of the invention may also be deliverable transdermally. The transdermal compositions can take the form of creams, lotions, aerosols and/or emulsions and can be included in a transdermal patch of the matrix or reservoir type as are conventional in the art for this purpose.

[1743] Preferably, the pharmaceutical preparation is in a unit dosage form. In such form, the preparation is subdivided into suitably sized unit doses containing appropriate quantities of the active component, e.g., an effective amount to achieve the desired purpose.

[1744] While the present invention has been described in conjunction with the specific embodiments set forth above, many alternatives, modifications and variations thereof will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. All such alternatives, modifications and variations are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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