METHODS OF PRODUCING AN HIV MATURATION INHIBITOR

Abstract
A method for producing HIV maturation inhibitor compound is set forth using betulin
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to methods for producing an HIV maturation inhibitor compound and intermediates useful in the manufacture of the compound as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating HIV using the compound.


BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus -1) infection and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) remains a major medical problem. According to UNAIDS, at the end of 2014 nearly 37 million people were living with HIV. The number of cases of HIV has risen rapidly. In 2005, approximately 5.0 million new infections were reported, and 3.1 million people died from AIDS. Therefore, novel anti-HIV agents exhibiting distinct resistance patterns, and favorable pharmacokinetic as well as safety profiles are needed to provide more treatment options.


An emerging class of compounds for the treatment of HIV are called HIV maturation inhibitors. Maturation is the last of as many as ten or more steps in HIV replication or the HIV life cycle, in which HIV becomes infectious as a consequence of several HIV protease-mediated cleavage events in the gag protein that ultimately results in release of the capsid (CA) protein. Maturation inhibitors prevent the HIV capsid from properly assembling and maturing, from forming a protective outer coat, or from emerging from human cells. Instead, non-infectious viruses are produced, preventing subsequent cycles of HIV infection.


The HIV maturation triterpenoid compound of Formula I, below:




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has been set forth and described in PCT Patent Application Publication No. WO 2012/106190 A1, published Aug. 9, 2012, and its US equivalents US Patent Application No. US 2013/0035318 A1, published Feb. 7, 2013 and U.S. Pat. No. 8,846,647 B2, issued Sep. 30, 2014, which are incorporated herein by reference. These documents describe and set forth various methods for making the compound of Formula I. This compound is also known by the IUPAC name 4-((1R,3aS,5aR,5bR,7aR,11aS,11bR, 13aR,13bR)-3a-((2-(1,1-dioxidothio morpholino) ethyl)amino)-5a,5b, 8,8,11a-pentamethyl-1-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-2,3,3a,4,5,5 a,5b,6, 7,7a,8,11,11a,11b,12,13,13a,13b-octadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]chrysen-9-yl) benzoic acid.


Although the methods known in the art for producing the compound of Formula I may be useful, new processes are desired that can enhance the efficiency of producing the compound.


SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, methods of producing the compound of Formula I are provided. In accordance with the present invention, it is now possible to produce the compound of Formula I in a viable and efficient manner using betulin as a starting material. In addition, methods of producing intermediates useful in the production of the compound of Formula I are also provided. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of Formula I and methods for treatment of disease by administering the compounds of Formula I are provided.







DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural reference unless the context dictates otherwise.


Where appropriate, when a substituent is not specified, it is understood that it is hydrogen.


Those terms not specifically set forth herein are intended to have the meaning which is commonly understood and accepted in the art. In some instances herein, chemical reagents and/or moieties have been identified by their commonly accepted letter abbreviations known in the art.


The invention is intended to include all pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms of the compounds disclosed herein, e.g., the compound of Formula I. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are those in which the counter ions do not contribute significantly to the physiological activity or toxicity of the compounds and as such function as pharmacological equivalents.


The invention is intended to include all polymorphic forms of the compounds disclosed herein, e.g., the compound of Formula I. The terms “polymorph(s)” or “polymorphic form(s)”, as used herein, refer to crystalline forms having the same chemical composition but different spatial arrangements of the molecules, atoms, and/or ions forming the crystal.


The invention is intended to include all isotopes of atoms occurring in the compounds disclosed herein, e.g., the compound of Formula I. Isotopes include those atoms having the same atomic number but different mass numbers. By way of general example and without limitation, isotopes of hydrogen include deuterium and tritium. Isotopes of carbon include 13C and 14C. Isotopically-labeled compounds of the invention can generally be prepared by conventional techniques known to those skilled in the art or by processes analogous to those described herein, using an appropriate isotopically-labeled reagent in place of the non-labeled reagent otherwise employed. Such compounds may have a variety of potential uses, for example as standards and reagents in determining biological activity. In the case of stable isotopes, such compounds may have the potential to favorably modify biological, pharmacological, or pharmacokinetic properties.


The term “pharmaceutically acceptable,” as used herein, refers to those compounds, materials, compositions, and/or dosage forms which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for contact with the tissues of human beings and animals without excessive toxicity, irritation, allergic response, or other problem complications commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio.


The term “therapeutically effective amount,” as used herein, is intended to include an amount of the compound of Formula I that is effective when administered alone or in combination to treat HIV.


The term “treating” as used herein, refers to: (i) preventing a disease, disorder or condition from occurring in a patient which may be predisposed to the disease, disorder and/or condition but has not yet been diagnosed as having it; (ii) inhibiting the disease, disorder or condition, i.e., arresting its development; and/or (iii) relieving the disease, disorder or condition, i.e., causing regression of the disease, disorder and/or condition.


The term “alkyl” as used herein, refers to a straight or branched saturated hydrocarbon comprised of 1 to 10 carbons, and preferably 1 to 6 carbons.


The term “aryl” as used herein, refers to a carbocyclic group comprised of 1-3 rings that are fused and/or bonded and at least one or a combination of which is aromatic. The non-aromatic carbocyclic portion, where present, will be comprised of C3 to C7 alkyl group. Examples of aromatic group include, but are not limited to, phenyl, biphenyl, cyclopropylphenyl, indane, naphthalene, and tetrahydronaphthalene. The aryl group can be attached to the parent structure through any substitutable carbon atom in the group and the aryl group can be substituted with substituents known to those skilled in the art.


In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for making a compound of Formula I:




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which comprises:


(a) oxidizing betulin to form a compound of Formula 1




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(b) contacting compound 1 with a compound of Formula 2a




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in the presence of a reagent to form a compound of Formula 2b




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(c) contacting compound 2b with a compound of Formula 3a




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in the presence of PdCl2Xantphos and aqueous K3PO4 to form a compound of Formula 3b




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(d) contacting compound 3b with hydroxylamine to form a compound of Formula 4




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(e) contacting compound 4 with an oxidant to form a compound of Formula 5




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(f) contacting compound 5 with TFAA and water to form a compound of Formula 6b




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(g) contacting compound 6b with a base and heat to form a compound of Formula 7




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(h) contacting compound 7 with a compound of Formula 8




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and i-Pr2NEt and CH2C12 to form a compound of Formula 9




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(i) contacting compound 9 with an aqueous base to form the compound of Formula I.


In an aspect of the invention, the oxidation in step (a) is performed in the presence of a solvent comprising a carbodiimide and dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) in dichloromethane. In an aspect of the invention the carbodiimide is selected from 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (EDC), diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIC) and dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC). In an aspect of the invention the carbodiimide is ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide. An aspect of the invention further comprises utilizing a catalytic acid in step (a).


In an aspect of the invention, the catalytic acid is selected from para-toluene sulfonic acid (p-TSA), pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (PPTS), dichloroacetic acid, and H3PO4. In an aspect of the invention, the catalytic acid is pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate.


In an aspect of the invention, the reagent in step (b) is selected from lithium diisopropyl amide (LDA) and M-HMDS (hexamethyldisilazane), wherein M is selected from Na, K, or Li. In an aspect of the invention, the reagent is sodium hexamethyldisilazide (NaHMDS).


In an aspect of the invention, step (c) is conducted in the presence of a solvent. In an aspect of the invention, the solvent is tetrahydrofuran (THF).


In an aspect of the invention, the oxidant in step (e) is phenyliodine (bis)trifluoroacetate (PIFA).


In an aspect of the invention, the base in step (g) is 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU).


In an aspect of the invention, the base in step (i) is n-Bu4NOH in isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or THF.


In an aspect of the invention, the oxidation in step (a) is performed using a modified Parikh-Doering oxidation that uses SO3 triethylamine and DMSO in dichloromethane or THF as solvents in the presence of triethylamine (TEA) base. In an aspect of the invention, the oxidation in step (a) is performed using a modified Parikh-Doering oxidation that uses an activator selected from the group of SO3. pyridine, SO3—Me3N and P2O5. In an aspect of the invention, the base is selected from the group of diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA) and N,N-dicyclohexyl methylamine. In an aspect of the invention, the oxidation in step (a) is performed using an aerobic oxidation employing a copper (I)/dimethoxybipyridine/8-hydroxy-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one/TEMPO/NMI catalyst system under O2 or air in CH3CN and DCM.


In an aspect of the invention, the activator is SO3—Me3N and base is 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) or 2-tert-butyl 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl guanidine (t-Bu TMG).


In an aspect of the invention, the base in step (i) is diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA)


In an aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for making a compound of Formula I:




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which comprises:


(a) oxidizing betulin to form a compound of Formula 1




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(b) contacting compound 1 with a compound of Formula 2a




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in the presence of a reagent to form a compound of Formula 2b




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(c) contacting compound 2b with a compound of Formula 3a′




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wherein R1 is selected from alkyl, aryl, and substituted aryl, and R2 is selected from a boronic acid, pinacolboronate ester, or isopropyl boronate ester, said contacting being conducted in the presence of PdCl2xantphos and aqueous K3PO4 to form a compound of Formula 3b′




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(d) contacting compound 3b′ with hydroxylamine to form a compound of Formula 4′




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(e) contacting compound 4′ with an oxidant to form a compound of Formula 5′




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(f) contacting compound 5′ with TFAA and water to form a compound of Formula 6b′




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(g) contacting compound 6b with a base and heat to form a compound of Formula 7′




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(h) contacting compound 7′ with a compound of Formula 8′




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wherein X is selected from mesylate, besylate, triflate, nonaflate, tosylate, chloride, bromide and iodide, to form a compound of Formula 9′




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and


(i) contacting compound 9′ with an aqueous base to form the compound of Formula I.


In an aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for making a compound of Formula 7′ :




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wherein R1 is selected from alkyl, aryl, and substituted aryl, which comprises:


(a) contacting a compound 4′ with an oxidant to form a compound 5′




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(b) contacting compound 5′ with TFAA and water to form a compound 6b′




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and


(c) contacting compound 6b′ with a base and heat to form the compound of Formula 7.


Described another way, one aspect of the invention is directed to a process for making the compound of Formula I:




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which comprises:


(1) oxidizing the starting compound




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to yield compound 1;




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(2) contacting the compound 1 with reagent 2a




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in solution to yield the compound 2b;




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(3a) contacting the compound 2b with compound 3a,




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along with PdCl2Xantphos and aqueous K3PO4 in solvent to yield 3b,




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(3b) contacting the compound 3b with hydroxylamine to produce the compound 4




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(4a) contacting the compound 4 with an oxidant to produce the compound 5




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(4b) reacting compound 5 with TFAA and water to produce compound 6b,




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(4c) contacting the compound 6 with a base and heat to produce the compound 7 as a result of a skeletal rearrangement;




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(5) contacting the compound 7 with compound 8




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and base in solvent to yield compound 9




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and


(6) contacting compound 9 with an aqueous base to effect hydrolysis of the methyl ester to yield the compound of Formula I.


In an aspect of the invention, there are provided intermediate compounds which are selected from




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wherein R1 is selected from methyl, ethyl, iso-propyl, tert-butyl and phenyl.


The invention may also be illustrated according to the following non-limiting chemical flow diagram:




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In a further aspect, the invention is also directed to one or more of each of the individual sub-steps 1, 2, 3a-b, 4a-b, 5, 6, and 7 above, whether alone or in tandem.


In another aspect of the invention, there is also provided each of the intermediate compounds 1, 2b, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9.


A further aspect of the invention is directed to the compound of Formula I which is produced according to the process(es) herein set forth.


EXAMPLES

The following examples are provided by way of illustration only, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.


Step 1: Preparation of Compound 1

This process involves the oxidation of both hydroxyl groups present in the starting material (betulin) to produce the desired keto-aldehyde 1. Three oxidative processes have been developed to achieve the desired initial transformation: [1] A Moffatt Oxidation employing 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (EDC) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in dichloromethane as solvent and a catalytic acid. Various cabodiimides can be employed, including, for example, diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIC) and dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC). The identity of the activating catalytic acid can also vary, and include p-toluene sulfonic acid (p-TSA), Pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (PPTS), dichloroacetic acid, or H3PO4. Of these, PPTS is preferred. [2] An aerobic oxidation employing a copper (I)/dimethoxybipyridine/8-hydroxy-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one/TEMPO/NMI catalyst system under O2 or air in CH3CN and DCM. Other ligands such as bipyridine or N-benzylimidazole can also be employed. Other possible catalysts include ABNO, keto-ABNO, AZADO, and AZADOL but 8-hydroxy-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one is preferred. It should be noted, that the use of 8-hydroxy-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one as the oxidation catalyst precursor is preferred over the nitrosyl radical precursors such as ABNO, keto-ABNO AZADO, or AZADOL for commercial manufacturing because of its ease of prepration (2 steps) and its improved stability profile. [3] A modified Parikh-Doering oxidation that uses SO3.triethylamine (SO3-Et3N) and DMSO in dichloromethane or THF as solvents in presence of triethylamine (TEA) base. Although SO3.triethylamine is preferred in this transformation, various other activators can be employed such as SO3—Me3N, SO3.pyridine, and P2O5. In addition, other bases such as 2-tent-butyl 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl guanidine (t-Bu TMG, Barton's base), diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA) and N,N-dicyclohexyl methylamine can also be utilized, although trimethylamine (TEA) is preferred.


The reaction scheme may be summarized as follows:


Step 2: Preparation of Compound 2

The subsequent transformation comprises the conversion of keto-aldehyde compound 1 to enol-triflate compound 2. In the optimized process, 1 and 2a are dissolved into a solvent (typically, tetrahydrofuran (THF) or methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)), cooled to about −5° C. The ketone in this mixture is then selectively enolized by the addition of a strong base. It is preferred to perform this reaction using the bases lithium diisopropyl amide (LDA) or M-HMDS (hexamethyldisilazane), where M═Na, K, or Li. Without being bound by any particular theory, there are two particular aspects of this reaction: (1) preference for one carbonyl group over the other (i.e. reaction with the ketone in the presence of the aldehyde), which eliminates the potential protecting group requirement, and (2) the utilization of the reagent 2a which enables a selective and non-cryogenic reaction to be conducted. Other triflating reagents such as triflic anhydride are preferably not utilized as they will react with the base used for enolization.


Scheme 2



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Step 3: Preparation of Compound 3

In this sub-step, boronic acid 3a is coupled to enol-triflate compound 2b via a palladium catalyzed Suzuki coupling reaction. The product intermediate shown below is telescoped through a sub step in which hydroxyl amine is condensed with the aldehyde moiety to give oxime 4 after crystallization from aqueous isopropyl alcohol (IPA). The preferred pH for this transformation is 7.0-7.5 and is obtained by a pH adjustment using a mild organic acid, such as acetic acid. This palladium mediated cross coupling occurs under the influence of the Xantphos ligand, aq. K3PO4 as base, and THF as solvent. Many bidentate and monodentate phosphine ligands for the palladium catalyst are competent, but PdCl2Xantphos is preferred.


The reaction scheme for step 3 may be summarized as follows:




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In a further aspect of the invention, compounds 3b and 4 may be represented as:




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wherein R1 is selected from the group of -alkyl, -aryl, and substituted aryl, with methyl being preferred.


In a further aspect of the invention, compound 3a may be represented as:




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wherein R1 is selected from the group of -alkyl, -aryl, and substituted aryl, with methyl being preferred, and also wherein R2 is either a boronic acid, pinacolboronate ester, or isopropyl boronate ester.


Step 4: Preparation of Compound 6

This is a three sub-step process involving: [1] the selective oxidation of the oxime (4) with a hypervalent iodine (III) reagent to generate the nitrile oxide (5), [2] selective hydration of the nitrile oxide using trifluoroacetic anhydride (TFAA, 0° C.) to produce bis-TFA-derivative 6a, [3] hydrolytic removal of the two TFA groups to give hydroxamic acid 6b. This selective sequence enables site specific oxidation (PIFA) and hydration (TFAA) of the oxime moiety to produce hydroxamic acid 6b in excellent yields (typically about 85-95% yield).


In this first sub step (Step 4a), [Bis(Trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA) is used preferably as the stoichiometric oxidant (about 1.0-1.25 eq) and is conducted at 0° C. to ambient temperature in acetonitrile, THF, acetone, or other ketone solvent. Acetone or THF are the preferred solvents. Other oxidants can be employed for the transformation of 4 to 5. These reagents can include: phenyliodine diacetate (PIDA), N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS), Chloramine-T, I2O5, but PIFA is preferred. Step 4b is initiated by the addition of TFAA. The reaction is conducted between 0° C. and ambient temperature and in the same solvents as step 4a. After reaction completion, H2O is added to quench the reaction as well as to facilitate the crystallization of hydroxamic 6b.


The reaction scheme for step 4 may be summarized as follows:




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Step 5: Preparation of Compound 7

Step 5 comprises the base mediated decarboxylative rearrangement (Lossen rearrangement) of the hydroxamic acid (6b) to yield the primary amine intermediate 7. This base-mediated Lossen rearrangement (DBU, CH3CN, 70° C.) is carried out under very mild conditions (DBU, CH3CN, 70° C.). Applicants have surprisingly discovered that CH3CN performs as both solvent and as an initiator for the desired rearrangement through a self-propagating mechanism.


Step 5 is catalyzed by the addition of a base. Various organic or inorganic bases can be used, but 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) is preferred. The reaction can be conducted in various solvents and co-solvents with acetonitrile being preferred, and at elevated temperatures (typically >70° C.). Typical yields range from about 90-95% overall yield. It is believed that this sequence (steps 4+5) represents a unique and unprecedented method for the introduction of a C-17 nitrogen on the biologically important betulin framework.


The reaction scheme for step 5 may be summarized as follows:




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Step 6: Preparation of Compound 9

This is the penultimate step comprising the N-alkylation of 7 with 8 in presence of a base. The product 9 is then isolated as either free base or various salt forms.




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In a further aspect of the invention, compound 8 may be represented as:




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wherein X can be any number of leaving groups, e.g., mesylate, besylate, triflate, nonaflate, tosylate, chloride, bromide and iodide, with mesylate being preferred. With respect to base identity, i-Pr2NEt, triethylamine, 2,4,6 collidine, 2,6-lutidine, 2,3-lutidine, di-tertbutylpyridine, N-methylpyrrolidine, 2,6-dimethylpiperidine, 2-picoline, triallylamine, diethylaminoacetonitrile, tributylamine, N,N-dicyclohexylmethylamine, DBU, and TMSOK have been demonstrated to be suitable bases. Due to best stability and operability, the combination of mesylate 8 and i-Pr2NEt in DCM is the preferred option.


Step 7: Preparation of Compound I

This is the final step comprising the saponification of the methyl ester using aq. n-Bu4NOH in IPA/H2O or THF. Other bases including NaOH, KOH, and LiOH can be implemented in this process, but n-Bu4NOH is preferred. The use of acetonitrile as part of a THF/H2O mixture for the final crystallization is important in generating and isolating the desired mono-HCl salt/mono-hydrate form. The product from this process provides the compound of Formula I.




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It is intended that when references are made herein to the preparations of pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound of Formula I and references are made to the treatment of patients by administering the compound of Formula I, that the references to the compound of Formula I are intended to include pharmaceutically acceptable salts and polymorphic forms of the compound of Formula I.


The active ingredient, i.e., the compound of Formula I, in such compositions typically comprises from 0.1 weight percent to 99.9 percent by weight of the composition, and often comprises from about 5 to 95 weight percent. In some cases, the pH of the formulation can be adjusted with pharmaceutically acceptable modifiers (such as calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide) to enhance the stability of the formulated compound or its delivery form. Formulations of the compound of the present disclosure can also contain additives for enhancement of absorption and bioavailability.


The compound of Formula I can be administered orally, parenterally (including subcutaneous injections, intravenous, intramuscular, intrasternal injection or infusion techniques), by inhalation spray, or rectally, and by other means, in dosage unit formulations containing non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients and diluents available to the skilled artisan. One or more adjuvants can also be included.


Other suitable carriers for the above noted compositions can be found in standard pharmaceutical texts, e.g. in “Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences”, 19th ed., Mack Publishing Company, Easton, Penn., 1995. Further details concerning the design and preparation of suitable delivery forms of the pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure are known to those skilled in the art.


When the compound is formulated together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the resulting composition can be administered in vivo to mammals, such as man, to inhibit or to treat or prevent HIV virus infection.


Thus, in accordance with the present invention, there is further provided a method of treatment, and a pharmaceutical composition, for treating viral infections such as HIV infection and AIDS. The treatment involves administering to a patient in need of such treatment a pharmaceutical composition which contains an antiviral effective amount of the compound of Formula I, together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients or diluents. As used herein, the term “antiviral effective amount” means the total amount of each active component of the composition and method that is sufficient to show a meaningful patient benefit, i.e., inhibiting, ameliorating, or healing of acute conditions characterized by inhibition of the HIV infection. When applied to an individual active ingredient, administered alone, the term refers to that ingredient alone. When applied to a combination, the term refers to combined amounts of the active ingredients that result in the therapeutic effect, whether administered in combination, serially or simultaneously. The terms “treat, treating, treatment” as used herein and in the claims means preventing, ameliorating or healing diseases associated with HIV infection.


The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention can be in the form of orally administrable suspensions or tablets; as well as nasal sprays, sterile injectable preparations, for example, as sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions or suppositories. Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients or diluents can be utilized in the pharmaceutical compositions, and are those utilized in the art of pharmaceutical preparations.


When administered orally as a suspension, these compositions are prepared according to techniques typically known in the art of pharmaceutical formulation and can contain microcrystalline cellulose for imparting bulk, alginic acid or sodium alginate as a suspending agent, methylcellulose as a viscosity enhancer, and sweeteners/flavoring agents known in the art. As immediate release tablets, these compositions can contain microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, starch, magnesium stearate and lactose and/or other excipients, binders, extenders, disintegrants, diluents, and lubricants known in the art.


When orally administered, the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention can be administered in any orally acceptable dosage form including, but not limited to, capsules, tablets, and aqueous suspensions and solutions. In the case of tablets for oral use, carriers which are commonly used include lactose and corn starch. Lubricating agents, such as magnesium stearate, can also be added. For oral administration in a capsule form, useful carriers/diluents include lactose, high and low molecular weight polyethylene glycol, and dried corn starch. When aqueous suspensions are administered orally, the active ingredient is combined with emulsifying and suspending agents. If desired, certain sweetening and/or flavoring and/or coloring agents can be added.


The compound of Formula I can be administered orally to humans in a dosage range of about 1 to 100 mg/kg body weight in divided doses, usually over an extended period, such as days, weeks, months, or even years. One preferred dosage range is about 1 to 10 mg/kg body weight orally in divided doses. Another preferred dosage range is about 1 to 20 mg/kg body weight in divided doses. It will be understood, however, that the specific dose level and frequency of dosage for any particular patient can be varied and will depend upon a variety of factors including the activity of the specific compound employed, the metabolic stability and length of action of that compound, the age, body weight, general health, sex, diet, mode and time of administration, rate of excretion, drug combination, the severity of the particular condition, and the host undergoing therapy.


The pharmaceutical compositions can be in the form of a sterile injectable preparation, for example, as a sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspension. This suspension can be formulated according to techniques known in the art using suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents. The details concerning the preparation of such compounds are known to those skilled in the art.


The injectable solutions or suspensions can be formulated according to known art, using suitable non-toxic, parenterally acceptable diluents or solvents, such as mannitol, 1,3-butanediol, water, Ringer's solution or isotonic sodium chloride solution, or suitable dispersing or wetting and suspending agents, such as sterile, bland, fixed oils, including synthetic mono- or diglycerides, and fatty acids, including oleic acid.


Also contemplated herein is the compound of Formula I in combination with one or more other agents useful in the treatment of AIDS. For example, the compounds of this disclosure can be effectively administered, whether at periods of pre-exposure and/or post-exposure, in combination with effective amounts of the AIDS antivirals, immunomodulators, antiinfectives, or vaccines, such as those in the following non-limiting table:














Drug Name
Manufacturer
Indication















ANTIVIRALS









097
Hoechst/Bayer
HIV infection,




AIDS, AIDS related




complex (ARC)




(non-nucleoside




reverse transcriptase




(RT)




inhibitor)


Amprenavir
Glaxo Wellcome
HIV infection,


141 W94

AIDS, ARC


GW 141

(protease inhibitor)


Abacavir (1592U89)
Glaxo Wellcome
HIV infection,


GW 1592

AIDS, ARC




(RT inhibitor)


Acemannan
Carrington Labs
ARC



(Irving, TX)


Acyclovir
Burroughs Wellcome
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC


AD-439
Tanox Biosystems
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC


AD-519
Tanox Biosystems
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC


Adefovir dipivoxil
Gilead Sciences
HIV infection


AL-721
Ethigen
ARC, PGL



(Los Angeles, CA)
HIV positive, AIDS


Alpha Interferon
Glaxo Wellcome
Kaposi's sarcoma,




HIV in combination w/Retrovir


Ansamycin
Adria Laboratories
ARC


LM 427
(Dublin, OH)



Erbamont



(Stamford, CT)


Antibody which
Advanced Biotherapy
AIDS, ARC


Neutralizes pH
Concepts


Labile alpha aberrant
(Rockville, MD)


Interferon


AR177
Aronex Pharm
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC


Beta-fluoro-ddA
Nat'l Cancer Institute
AIDS-associated




diseases


BMS-234475
Bristol-Myers Squibb/
HIV infection,


(CGP-61755)
Novartis
AIDS, ARC




(protease inhibitor)


CI-1012
Warner-Lambert
HIV-1 infection


Cidofovir
Gilead Science
CMV retinitis,




herpes, papillomavirus


Curdlan sulfate
AJI Pharma USA
HIV infection


Cytomegalovirus
MedImmune
CMV retinitis


Immune globin


Cytovene
Syntex
Sight threatening


Ganciclovir

CMV




peripheral CMV




retinitis


Darunavir
Tibotec-J & J
HIV infection, AIDS, ARC




(protease inhibitor)


Delaviridine
Pharmacia-Upjohn
HIV infection,




AIDS, ARC




(RT inhibitor)


Dextran Sulfate
Ueno Fine Chem.
AIDS, ARC, HIV



Ind. Ltd. (Osaka,
positive



Japan)
asymptomatic


ddC
Hoffman-La Roche
HIV infection, AIDS,


Dideoxycytidine

ARC


ddI
Bristol-Myers Squibb
HIV infection, AIDS,


Dideoxyinosine

ARC; combination




with AZT/d4T


DMP-450
AVID
HIV infection,



(Camden, NJ)
AIDS, ARC




(protease inhibitor)


Efavirenz
Bristol Myers Squibb
HIV infection,


(DMP 266, SUSTIVA ®)

AIDS, ARC


(−)6-Chloro-4-(S)-

(non-nucleoside RT


cyclopropylethynyl-

inhibitor)


4(S)-trifluoro-


methyl-1,4-dihydro-


2H-3,1-benzoxazin-


2-one, STOCRINE


EL10
Elan Corp, PLC
HIV infection



(Gainesville, GA)


Etravirine
Tibotec/J & J
HIV infection, AIDS, ARC




(non-nucleoside




reverse transcriptase




inhibitor)


Famciclovir
Smith Kline
herpes zoster,




herpes simplex


GS 840
Gilead
HIV infection,




AIDS, ARC




(reverse transcriptase




inhibitor)


HBY097
Hoechst Marion
HIV infection,



Roussel
AIDS, ARC




(non-nucleoside




reverse transcriptase




inhibitor)


Hypericin
VIMRx Pharm.
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC


Recombinant Human
Triton Biosciences
AIDS, Kaposi's


Interferon Beta
(Almeda, CA)
sarcoma, ARC


Interferon alfa-n3
Interferon Sciences
ARC, AIDS


Indinavir
Merck
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC, asymptomatic




HIV positive, also in




combination with




AZT/ddI/ddC


ISIS 2922
ISIS Pharmaceuticals
CMV retinitis


KNI-272
Nat'l Cancer Institute
HIV-assoc. diseases


Lamivudine, 3TC
Glaxo Wellcome
HIV infection,




AIDS, ARC




(reverse




transcriptase




inhibitor); also




with AZT


Lobucavir
Bristol-Myers Squibb
CMV infection


Nelfinavir
Agouron
HIV infection,



Pharmaceuticals
AIDS, ARC




(protease inhibitor)


Nevirapine
Boeheringer Ingelheim
HIV infection,




AIDS, ARC




(RT inhibitor)


Novapren
Novaferon Labs, Inc.
HIV inhibitor



(Akron, OH)


Peptide T
Peninsula Labs
AIDS


Octapeptide
(Belmont, CA)


Sequence


Trisodium
Astra Pharm.
CMV retinitis, HIV


Phosphonoformate
Products, Inc.
infection, other CMV




infections


PNU-140690
Pharmacia Upjohn
HIV infection,




AIDS, ARC




(protease inhibitor)


Probucol
Vyrex
HIV infection, AIDS


RBC-CD4
Sheffield Med.
HIV infection,



Tech (Houston, TX)
AIDS, ARC


Ritonavir
Abbott
HIV infection,




AIDS, ARC




(protease inhibitor)


Saquinavir
Hoffmann-
HIV infection,



LaRoche
AIDS, ARC




(protease inhibitor)


Stavudine; d4T
Bristol-Myers Squibb
HIV infection, AIDS,


Didehydrodeoxy-

ARC


Thymidine


Tipranavir
Boehringer Ingelheim
HIV infection, AIDS, ARC




(protease inhibitor)


Valaciclovir
Glaxo Wellcome
Genital HSV & CMV




infections


Virazole
Viratek/ICN
asymptomatic HIV


Ribavirin
(Costa Mesa, CA)
positive, LAS, ARC


VX-478
Vertex
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC


Zalcitabine
Hoffmann-LaRoche
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC, with AZT


Zidovudine; AZT
Glaxo Wellcome
HIV infection, AIDS,




ARC, Kaposi's




sarcoma, in combination with




other therapies


Tenofovir disoproxil,
Gilead
HIV infection,


fumarate salt (VIREAD ®)

AIDS,




(reverse transcriptase




inhibitor)


EMTRIVA ®
Gilead
HIV infection,


(Emtricitabine) (FTC)

AIDS,




(reverse transcriptase




inhibitor)


COMBIVIR ®
GSK
HIV infection,




AIDS,




(reverse transcriptase




inhibitor)


Abacavir succinate
GSK
HIV infection,


(or ZIAGEN ®)

AIDS,




(reverse transcriptase




inhibitor)


REYATAZ ®
Bristol-Myers Squibb
HIV infection


(or atazanavir)

AIDs, protease inhibitor


FUZEON ®
Roche/Trimeris
HIV infection


(Enfuvirtide or T-20)

AIDs, viral Fusion




inhibitor


LEXIVA ®
GSK/Vertex
HIV infection


(or Fosamprenavir calcium)

AIDs, viral protease




inhibitor


Selzentry
Pfizer
HIV infection AIDs,


Maraviroc; (UK 427857)

(CCR5 antagonist, in




development) (CCR5




antagonist, in development)


TRIZIVIR ®
GSK
HIV infection




AIDs, (three drug




combination)


Sch-417690 (vicriviroc)
Schering-Plough
HIV infection AIDs,




(CCR5 antagonist, in




development)


TAK-652
Takeda
HIV infection AIDs,




(CCR5 antagonist, in




development)


GSK 873140
GSK/ONO
HIV infection


(ONO-4128)

AIDs, (CCR5 antagonist,




in development)


Integrase Inhibitor
Merck
HIV infection


MK-0518

AIDs


Raltegravir


TRUVADA ®
Gilead
Combination of Tenofovir




disoproxil fumarate salt




(VIREAD ®) and




EMTRIVA ®




(Emtricitabine)


Integrase Inhibitor
Gilead/Japan Tobacco
HIV Infection


GS917/JTK-303

AIDs


Elvitegravir

in development


Triple drug combination
Gilead/Bristol-Myers Squibb
Combination of Tenofovir


ATRIPLA ®

disoproxil fumarate salt




(VIREAD ®), EMTRIVA ®




(Emtricitabine), and




SUSTIVA ® (Efavirenz)


FESTINAVIR ®
Oncolys BioPharma
HIV infection


4′-ethynyl-d4T
BMS
AIDs




in development


CMX-157
Chimerix
HIV infection


Lipid conjugate of

AIDs


nucleotide tenofovir


GSK1349572
GSK
HIV infection


Integrase inhibitor

AIDs







IMMUNOMODULATORS









AS-101
Wyeth-Ayerst
AIDS


Bropirimine
Pharmacia Upjohn
Advanced AIDS


Acemannan
Carrington Labs, Inc.
AIDS, ARC



(Irving, TX)


CL246,738
Wyeth
AIDS, Kaposi's



Lederle Labs
sarcoma


FP-21399
Fuki ImmunoPharm
Blocks HIV fusion




with CD4+ cells


Gamma Interferon
Genentech
ARC, in combination




w/TNF (tumor




necrosis factor)


Granulocyte
Genetics Institute
AIDS


Macrophage Colony
Sandoz


Stimulating Factor


Granulocyte
Hoechst-Roussel
AIDS


Macrophage Colony
Immunex


Stimulating Factor


Granulocyte
Schering-Plough
AIDS,


Macrophage Colony

combination


Stimulating Factor

w/AZT


HIV Core Particle
Rorer
Seropositive HIV


Immunostimulant


IL-2
Cetus
AIDS, in combination


Interleukin-2

w/AZT


IL-2
Hoffman-LaRoche
AIDS, ARC, HIV, in


Interleukin-2
Immunex
combination w/AZT


IL-2
Chiron
AIDS, increase in


Interleukin-2

CD4 cell counts


(aldeslukin)


Immune Globulin
Cutter Biological
Pediatric AIDS, in


Intravenous
(Berkeley, CA)
combination w/AZT


(human)


IMREG-1
Imreg
AIDS, Kaposi's



(New Orleans, LA)
sarcoma, ARC, PGL


IMREG-2
Imreg
AIDS, Kaposi's



(New Orleans, LA)
sarcoma, ARC, PGL


Imuthiol Diethyl
Merieux Institute
AIDS, ARC


Dithio Carbamate
Schering Plough
Kaposi's sarcoma


Alpha-2

w/AZT, AIDS


Interferon


Methionine-
TNI Pharmaceutical
AIDS, ARC


Enkephalin
(Chicago, IL)


MTP-PE
Ciba-Geigy Corp.
Kaposi's sarcoma


Muramyl-Tripeptide


Granulocyte
Amgen
AIDS, in combination


Colony Stimulating

w/AZT


Factor


Remune
Immune Response
Immunotherapeutic



Corp.


rCD4
Genentech
AIDS, ARC


Recombinant


Soluble Human CD4


rCD4-IgG

AIDS, ARC


hybrids


Recombinant
Biogen
AIDS, ARC


Soluble Human CD4


Interferon
Hoffman-La Roche
Kaposi's sarcoma


Alfa 2a

AIDS, ARC,




in combination w/AZT


SK&F106528
Smith Kline
HIV infection


Soluble T4


Thymopentin
Immunobiology
HIV infection



Research Institute



(Annandale, NJ)


Tumor Necrosis
Genentech
ARC, in combination


Factor; TNF

w/gamma Interferon







ANTI-INFECTIVES









Clindamycin with
Pharmacia Upjohn
Pneumocystic Pneumonia




PCP


Primaquine


Fluconazole
Pfizer
Cryptococcal




meningitis,




candidiasis


Pastille
Squibb Corp.
Prevention of


Nystatin Pastille

oral candidiasis


Ornidyl
Merrell Dow
PCP


Eflornithine


Pentamidine
LyphoMed
PCP treatment


Isethionate (IM & IV)
(Rosemont, IL)


Trimethoprim

Antibacterial


Trimethoprim/sulfa

Antibacterial


Piritrexim
Burroughs Wellcome
PCP treatment


Pentamidine
Fisons Corporation
PCP prophylaxis


Isethionate for


Inhalation


Spiramycin
Rhone-Poulenc
Cryptosporidial




diarrhea


Intraconazole-
Janssen-Pharm.
Histoplasmosis;


R51211

cryptococcal




meningitis


Trimetrexate
Warner-Lambert
PCP


Daunorubicin
NeXstar, Sequus
Kaposi's sarcoma


Recombinant Human
Ortho Pharm. Corp.
Severe anemia


Erythropoietin

assoc. with AZT




therapy


Recombinant Human
Serono
AIDS-related


Growth Hormone

wasting, cachexia


Megestrol Acetate
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Treatment of




anorexia assoc.




W/AIDS


Testosterone
Alza, Smith Kline
AIDS-related wasting


Total Enteral
Norwich Eaton
Diarrhea and


Nutrition
Pharmaceuticals
malabsorption




related to AIDS









Additionally, the compound of Formula I can be used in combination with HIV entry inhibitors. Examples of such HIV entry inhibitors are discussed in DRUGS OF THE FUTURE 1999, 24(12), pp. 1355-1362; CELL, Vol. 9, pp. 243-246, Oct. 29, 1999; and DRUG DISCOVERY TODAY, Vol. 5, No. 5, May 2000, pp. 183-194 and Inhibitors of the entry of HIV into host cells, Meanwell, Nicholas A.; Kadow, John F. Current Opinion in Drug Discovery & Development (2003), 6(4), 451-461. Specifically, the compounds can be utilized in combination with attachment inhibitors, fusion inhibitors, and chemokine receptor antagonists aimed at either the CCRS or CXCR4 co-receptor. HIV attachment inhibitors are also set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 7,354,924 and US 2005/0209246. It will be understood that the scope of combinations of the compound of Formula I with AIDS antivirals, immunomodulators, anti-infectives, HIV entry inhibitors or vaccines is not limited to the list in the above Table but includes, in principle, any combination with any pharmaceutical composition useful for the treatment of AIDS.


Preferred combinations are simultaneous or alternating treatments with a compound of Formula I and an inhibitor of HIV protease and/or a non-nucleoside inhibitor of HIV reverse transcriptase. An optional fourth component in the combination is a nucleoside inhibitor of HIV reverse transcriptase, such as AZT, 3TC, ddC or ddI. A preferred inhibitor of HIV protease is REYATAZ® (active ingredient Atazanavir). Typically a dose of 300 to 600 mg is administered once a day. This can be co-administered with a low dose of Ritonavir (50 to 500 mgs). Another preferred inhibitor of HIV protease is KALETRA®. Another useful inhibitor of HIV protease is indinavir, which is the sulfate salt of N-(2(R)-hydroxy-1-(S)-indanyl)-2(R)-phenylmethyl-4-(S)-hydroxy-5-(1-(4-(3-pyridyl-methyl)-2(S)-N′-(t-butylcarboxamido)-piperazinyl))-pentaneamide ethanolate, and is synthesized according to U.S. Pat. No. 5,413,999. Indinavir is generally administered at a dosage of 800 mg three times a day. Other preferred protease inhibitors are nelfinavir and ritonavir. Another preferred inhibitor of HIV protease is saquinavir which is administered in a dosage of 600 or 1200 mg tid. Preferred non-nucleoside inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase include efavirenz. These combinations may have unexpected effects on limiting the spread and degree of infection of HIV. Preferred combinations include those with the following (1) indinavir with efavirenz, and, optionally, AZT and/or 3TC and/or ddI and/or ddC; (2) indinavir, and any of AZT and/or ddI and/or ddC and/or 3TC, in particular, indinavir and AZT and 3TC; (3) stavudine and 3TC and/or zidovudine; (4) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate salt and emtricitabine. In such combinations the compound of Formula I and other active agents can be administered separately or in conjunction. In addition, the administration of one element can be prior to, concurrent to, or subsequent to the administration of other agent(s).


In another aspect, these methods are useful for inhibiting viral replication in a patient. Such methods can be useful in treating or preventing HIV disease.


The compounds of Formula I can also be used as laboratory reagents. The polymorphs can be instrumental in providing research tools for designing of viral replication assays, validation of animal assay systems and structural biology studies to further enhance knowledge of the HIV disease mechanisms.


The compounds of Formula I can also be used to treat or prevent viral contamination of materials and therefore reduce the risk of viral infection of laboratory or medical personnel or patients who come in contact with such materials, e.g., blood, tissue, surgical instruments and garments, laboratory instruments and garments, and blood collection or transfusion apparatuses and materials.


The invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The foregoing aspects are to be considered in all respects illustrative rather than limiting on the invention described herein. In the various aspects of the present invention, where the term “comprising” or “comprises” is used, it is also contemplated that in certain aspects the term “consisting essentially of” or “consists essentially of” can be used, and it is also contemplated that in other certain aspects the term “consisting of” or “consists of” can be used.


In the specification, the singular forms also include the plural forms, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In the case of conflict, the present specification will control.


All percentages and ratios used herein, unless otherwise indicated, are by weight. Also, throughout the disclosure the term “weight” is used. It is recognized the mass of an object is often referred to as its weight in everyday usage and for most common scientific purposes, but that mass technically refers to the amount of matter of an object, whereas weight refers to the force experienced by an object due to gravity. Also, in common usage the “weight” (mass) of an object is what one determines when one “weighs” (masses) an object on a scale or balance.


The foregoing description is merely illustrative and should not be understood to limit the scope or underlying principles of the invention in any way. Indeed, various modifications of the invention, in addition to those shown and described herein, will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description and examples. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims
  • 1. A method for making a compound of Formula I:
  • 2. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in step (a), said oxidation is performed in the presence of a solvent comprising a carbodiimide and dimethylsulfoxide in dichloromethane.
  • 3. The process as claimed in claim 2 wherein said carbodiimide is selected from 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide, diisopropylcarbodiimide and dicyclohexylcarbodiimide.
  • 4. The process as claimed in claim 3 wherein said carbodiimide is ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide.
  • 5. The process as claimed in claim 4 further utilizing a catalytic acid in step (a).
  • 6. The process as claimed in claim 5 wherein said catalytic acid is selected from para-toluene sulfonic acid, pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate, dichloroacetic acid, and H3PO4.
  • 7. The process as claimed in claim 6 wherein said catalytic acid is pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate.
  • 8. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in step (b) said reagent is selected from lithium diisopropyl amide and M-HMDS, wherein M is selected from Na, K, or Li and HMDS is hexamethyldisilazane.
  • 9. The process as claimed in claim 8 wherein said reagent is sodium hexamethyldisilazide.
  • 10. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein step (c) is conducted in the presence of a solvent.
  • 11. The process as claimed in claim 10 wherein the solvent is tetrahydrofuran.
  • 12. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in step (e) said oxidant is phenyliodine (bis)trifluoroacetate.
  • 13. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in step (g) said base is 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene.
  • 14. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in step (i) said base is n-Bu4NOH in isopropyl alcohol or tetrahydrofuran.
  • 15. A method for making a compound of Formula I:
  • 16. A method for making a compound of Formula 7′:
PCT Information
Filing Document Filing Date Country Kind
PCT/US2016/027504 4/14/2016 WO 00
Provisional Applications (1)
Number Date Country
62147237 Apr 2015 US