Substituted 4-(indazol-3-yl)phenols

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 7241791
  • Patent Number
    7,241,791
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, September 24, 2003
    21 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 10, 2007
    17 years ago
Abstract
This invention provides compound of formulae I or II having the structure
Description
BACKGROUND

This invention relates to ligands for the estrogen receptor (ER), and specifically relates to substituted 4-(indazol-3-yl)phenols useful for the treatment of the inflammatory component of diseases and are particularly useful in treating atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, type II diabetes, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.


The ability of ligands for the estrogen receptor to inhibit inflammatory gene expression causing a reduction of cytokines, chemokines, adhesion molecules and inflammatory enzymes provides a means to treat the inflammatory component of diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction (MI), congestive heart failure (CHF), inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis. Other potential therapeutic indications for these type of molecules include type II diabetes (Cefalu, J Womens Health & Gender-based Med. 2001, 10, 241 & Yuan et al., Science, 2001, 293, 1673), osteoarthritis (Pelletier et al., Arthr. & Rheum., 2001, 44:1237 and Felson et al., Curr Opinion Rheum, 1998, 10, 269) asthma (Chin-Chi Lin et. al., Immunol. Lett., 2000, 73, 57), Alzheiemer's disease (Roth, A. et. al.,; J. Neurosci. Res., 1999, 57, 399) and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.


A common component of these chronic inflammatory conditions is polymorphonuclear leukocyte and monocyte infiltration into the site of damage through increased expression of cytokines and adhesion molecules responsible for their recruitment. Overproduction of the cytokine interleukin (IL-6) has been associated with states of chronic inflammation (Bauer M. A., Herrmann F., Ann. Hematol., 1991, 62, 203). Synthesis of the IL-6 gene is induced by the transcription factor nuclear factor κB (NF-κB). Interference at this step in the inflammatory process can effectively regulate the uncontrolled proliferative process that occurs in these chronic conditions.


In endothelial cells, 17β-estradiol (E2) inhibits IL-1β induced NF-κB reporter activity and IL-6 expression in an ER dependent fashion (Kurebayashi S. et. al., J. Steroid Biochem. Molec. Biol., 1997, 60, 11). This correlates with anti-inflammatory action of E2 in vivo as confirmed in different animal models of inflammation. In models of atherosclerosis, E2 was shown to protect endothelial cell integrity and function and to reduce leukocyte adhesion and intimal accumulation (Adams, M. R. et al., Arterio., 1990, 1051, Sullivan, T. R. et al. J. Clin. Invst. 1995, 96, 2482, Nathan, L. et. al., Circ. Res., 1999, 85, 377). Similar effects of estrogen on the vascular wall have also been demonstrated in animal models of myocardial infarction (Delyani, J. A. et al., J. Molec. Cell. Cardiol., 1996, 28, 1001) and congestive heart failure . Clinically, estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with both CHF (Reis et. al., J. Am. Coll. Cardio., 2000, 36, 529) and MI (Grodstein, F. et. al., Ann. Int. Med., 2000, 133, 933, Alexander et. al., J. Am. Coll. Cardio., 2001, 38, 1 and Grodstein F. et. al., Ann. Int. Med, 2001, 135,1). In ERT, clinical studies demonstrated an influence of E2 on the decrease in the production of β-amyloid 1-42 (Aβ42), a peptide central for the formation of senile plaques in Alzheimer's disease (Schonknecht, P. et. al., Neurosci. Lett., 2001, 307, 122).


However, 17-β-estradiol also strongly stimulates creatine kinase expression. Thus, in ERT some potential unwanted side effects, such as an increase risk of cardiovascular events in the first year of use, have been demonstrated (Hulley, S. et. al., J. Am. Med. Assoc., 1998, 280, 605) as well as proliferative effects on uterine and breast tissue.







DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides substituted 4-(1H-indazol-3-yl)phenols represented by the general formula I and substituted 4-(2H-indazol-3-yl)phenols represented by formula II that are useful for the treatment of the inflammatory component of diseases and are particularly useful in treating atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, type II diabetes, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.




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wherein

  • R1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3–8 carbon atoms, cycloalkenyl of 4–8 carbon atoms, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms, or a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring or ring system of 4–14 atoms, containing 1–4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S;
  • R2, R3, R4, and R5, are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy of 1–6 carbon atoms, aryloxy of 6–20 carbon atoms, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CN, —NO2, —CHO, or —CO2R11;
  • R6, R7, R8, and R9, are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy of 1–6 carbon atoms, aryloxy of 6–20 carbon atoms, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CO2R11, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms, or a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring or ring system of 4–14 atoms, containing 1–4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S;
  • R10 is hydrogen, —COR11, —CONHR11, —P(═O)(OH)OR11, or —CO(CH2)nCH(NHR12)CO2R11;
  • R11 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, or arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms;
  • R12 is hydrogen or —CO2R11;
  • n=0–3,


    or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.


As used herein, the term “alkyl” includes both branched and straight-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon groups having the specified number of carbon atoms, e.g. methyl (Me), ethyl (Et), propyl (Pr), isopropyl (i-Pr), isobutyl (i-Bu), secbutyl (s-Bu), tertbutyl (t-Bu), isopentyl, isohexyl and the like. The term “alkyl” further includes both unsubstituted and mono-, di- and tri-substituted hydrocarbon groups, with halogen substitution particularly preferred.


The term “alkenyl” refers to an unsaturated or partially unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having the specified number of carbon atoms, for example ethenyl, 1-propenyl, 2, butenyl, etc. The term “alkenyl” further includes both unsubstituted and mono-, di- and tri-substituted hydrocarbon groups, with halogen substitution particularly preferred.


The term “cycloalkyl” includes cyclized alkyl chains having the specified number of carbon atoms, e.g., cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, and cyclohexyl. The term “cycloalkenyl” includes cyclized alkyl chains containing an alkenyl group having the specified number of carbon atoms, e.g., cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, etc. The term “halogen” includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine and bromine.


The term “aryl” means an aromatic carbocyclic moiety of up to 20 carbon atoms, e.g., 6–20, which may be a single ring (monocyclic) or multiple rings (bicyclic, up to three rings of which at least one ring is aromatic) fused together or linked covalently. Any suitable ring position of the aryl moiety may be covalently linked to the defined chemical structure. Examples of aryl moieties include, but are not limited to, chemical groups such as phenyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, dihydronaphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, biphenyl, anthryl, phenanthryl, fluorenyl, indanyl, biphenylenyl, acenaphthenyl, acenaphthylenyl, and the like.


The term “arylalkyl” means aryl, as herein before defined, suitably substituted on any open ring position with an alkyl moiety wherein the alkyl chain is either a (C1–C6) straight or (C2–C7) branched-chain saturated hydrocarbon moiety. Examples of arylalkyl moieties include, but are not limited to, chemical groups such as benzyl, 1-phenylethyl, 2-phenylethyl, diphenylmethyl, 3-phenylpropyl, 2-phenylpropyl, fluorenylmethyl, and homologs, isomers, and the like.


The term “heterocyclic ring or ring system”, employed alone or in combination with other terms, is defined herein as an unsaturated, partially unsaturated or saturated ring or ring system, which may be a single ring (monocyclic) or multiple rings (bicyclic, up to three rings) fused together or linked covalently. The rings may contain from one to four hetero atoms selected from nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), or sulfur (S), wherein the nitrogen or sulfur atom(s) are optionally oxidized, or the nitrogen atom(s) are optionally quarternized. Any suitable ring position of the heterocyclic moiety may be covalently linked to the defined chemical structure. Examples of unsaturated heterocyclic rings or ring systems include, but are not limited to, heterocycles such as furan, thiophene, pyrrole, N-methylpyrrole, pyrazole, N-methylpyrazole, imidazole, N-methylimidazole, oxazole, isoxazole, thiazole, isothiazole, 1H-tetrazole, 1-methyltetrazole, 1,3,4-oxadiazole, 1H-1,2,4-triazole, 1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole 1,3,4-triazole, 1-methyl-1,3,4-triazole, pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, benzoxazole, benzisoxazole, benzothiazole, benzofuran, benzothiophene, thianthrene, dibenzo[b,d]furan, dibenzo[b,d]thiophene, benzimidazole, N-methylbenzimidazole, indole, indazole, quinoline, isoquinoline, quinazoline, quinoxaline, purine, pteridine, 9H-carbazole, β-carboline, and the like. Examples of saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic rings or ring systems include, but are not limited to, chemical groups such as azetidinyl, 1,4-dioxanyl, hexahydroazepinyl, piperazinyl, piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, dihydrobenzimidazolyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl, dihydrobenzothienyl, dihydrobenzoxazolyl, dihydrofuranyl, dihydroimidazolyl, dihydroindolyl, dihydroisooxazolyl, dihydroisothiazolyl, dihydrooxadiazolyl, dihydrooxazolyl, dihydropyrrazinyl, dihydropyrazolyl, dihydropyridinyl, dihydropyrimidinyl, dihydropyrrolyl, dihydroquinolinyl, dihydrotetrazolyl, dihydrothiadiazolyl, dihydrothiazolyl, dihydrothienyl, dihydrotriazolyl, dihydroazetidinyl, dihydro-1,4-dioxanyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, and the like.


As used herein the terms “aryl” and “heterocyclic” as a group or part of a group (e.g., arylalkyl, aryloxy) include such groups optionally mono-, di- or tri-substituted with one or more substituents, the same or different, such as those selected from the following:


halogen, hydroxy, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms; alkenyl of 2–6 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl of 3–6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1–6 carbon atoms; alkylthio of 1–6 carbon atoms;


hydroxyalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, CN, perfluoroalkyl of 1–4 carbon atoms, —O-perfluoroalkyl of 1–4 carbon atoms, NO2, amino, alkylsulfonyl of 1–6 carbon atoms; carboxy, and alkoxycarbonyl of 2–7 carbon atoms.


As used herein the terms “alkyl” and “alkenyl” include such groups optionally mono- or poly-substituted with one or more substituents, the same or different, such as those selected from the following: halogen, hydroxy, cycloalkyl of 3–8 carbon atoms and cycloalkenyl of 4–8 carbon atoms.


The compounds of formula I and formula II can be converted to salts, in particular pharmaceutically acceptable salts using art recognized procedures. The compounds of formulas I and II that have a basic center can form acid addition salts. These are formed, for example, with strong inorganic acids, such as mineral acids for example sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid or a hydrohalic acid, with strong organic carboxylic acids, such as alkanecarboxylic acids of 1 to 4 carbon atoms which are unsubstituted or substituted, for example, by halogen, for example acetic acid such as saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, for example oxalic, malonic, succinic, maleic, fumaric, phthalic, or terephthalic acid, such as hydroxycarboxylic acids, for example ascorbic, glycolic, lactic, malic, tartaric or citric acid, such as amino acids, for example aspartic or glutamic acid, or such as benzoic acid, or with organic sulfonic acids, such as alkane- (of 1 to 4 carbon atoms) or arylsulfonic acids, for example methane- or p-toluenesulfonic acid. Corresponding acid addition salts can also be formed having, if desired, an additionally present basic center. The compounds of formula I having at least one acid group can form salts with bases. Suitable salts with bases are, for example, metal salts, such as alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts, for example sodium, potassium or magnesium salts, or salts with ammonia or an organic amine, such as morpholine, thiomorpholine, piperidine, pyrrolidine, a mono-, di- or tri-lower alkylamine, for example ethyl-tert-butyl-, diethyl-, diisopropyl-, triethyl-, tributyl- or dimethylpropylamine, or a mono-, di-, or trihydroxy lower alkylamine, for example mono-, di- or triethanolamine. Internal salts may furthermore be formed. Salts which are unsuitable for pharmaceutical uses but which can be employed, for example, for the isolation or purification of free compounds I or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are also included.


As used in accordance with this invention, the term “providing,” with respect to providing a compound or substance covered by this invention, means either directly administering such a compound or substance, or administering a prodrug, derivative, or analog which will form the effective amount of the compound or substance within the body. This invention also covers providing the compounds of this invention to treat the disease states disclosed herein that the compounds are useful for treating.


Examples of R1 include alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl), alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms (e.g., allyl), cycloalkyl of 3–8 carbon atoms, cycloalkenyl of 4–8 carbon atoms (e.g. cyclohexyl, cyclopentyl, cyclobutyl), or a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring or ring system of 4–14 atoms, containing 1–4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S (e.g., thienyl). Preferably R1 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3–8 carbon atoms, or cycloalkenyl of 4–8 carbon atoms. Most preferably R1 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms or alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms. When substituted examples of alkyl are cyclohexylmethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl and 2-hydroxyethyl. Other examples of R1 include phenyl and substituted phenyl.


Examples of R2 include hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms (e.g., methyl), alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy of 1–6 carbon atoms or halogen. Preferably R2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen or hydroxy.


Examples of R7 and R9 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CO2R11, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms, or a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring or ring system of 4–14 atoms, containing 1–4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S.


Examples of R9 include alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CO2R11, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms, or a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring or ring system of 4–14 atoms, containing 1–4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S. Preferably R9 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, or trifluoromethyl.

  • R10 may be for example hydrogen.


Preferred compounds of this invention include those in which:

  • (A). R1 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3–8 carbon atoms, cycloalkenyl of 4–8 carbon atoms, or a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring or ring system of 4–14 atoms, containing 1–4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S;
    • R2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy of 1–6 carbon atoms, or halogen;
    • R7 and R9, are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CO2R11, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms, or a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring or ring system of 4–14 atoms, containing 1–4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S,
    • where the remaining substituents are as defined above.


Preferred compounds of this invention include those of (A) in which:

  • (B). R1 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3–8 carbon atoms, or cycloalkenyl of 4–8 carbon atoms;
    • R2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, or hydroxy;
    • R9 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CO2R11, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms, or a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring or ring system of 4–14 atoms, containing 1–4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S;
    • R10 is hydrogen,
    • where the remaining substituents are as defined above.


Preferred compounds of this invention include those of (B) in which:

  • (C). R1 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms or alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms;
    • R9 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, or trifluoromethyl,
    • where the remaining substituents are as defined above.


This invention also provides a process for preparing a compound of formula I or II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which comprises one of the following:

  • a) deprotecting a compound of formula IV or V:




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wherein R1-9 are as defined herein and P is a hydroxy protecting group, e.g., methyl, benzyl or t-butyldiphenylsilyl; to give a corresponding compound of formula I or II wherein R10 is hydrogen;


or

  • b) acylating a compound of formula XI or XII




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wherein R1-9 are as defined herein, with a compound of formula HalCOR11 wherein R11 is as defined herein to give a compound of formula I or II where R10 is —COR11;


or

  • c) reacting a compound of formula XI or XII as defined above with a compound of formula

    HOCO(CH2)nCH(NHR12)CO2R11

    wherein n, R11 and R12 are as defined herein in the presence of a coupling or activating agent to give a compound of formula I or II where R10 is —CO(CH2)nCH(NHR12)CO2R11;


    or
  • d) reacting a compound of formula XI or XII as defined above with a compound of formula

    R11NCO

    wherein R11 is as defined herein, to give a compound of formula I or II where R10 is —CONHR11;


    or
  • e) reacting a compound of formula XI or XII as defined above with a dichlorophosphate of formula

    R11O—P(═O)Cl2

    wherein R11 is as defined herein, to give a compound of formula I or II where R10 is —P(═O)(OH)OR11;


    or
  • f) reacting a compound of formula




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with a hydrazine salt of formula R1NHNH2 wherein R1 is as defined herein to give a corresponding compound of formula I wherein R2 and R8 are OH, and R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R9 are hydrogen;


or

  • g) converting a basic compound of formula (I) or (II) to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or vice versa;


    or
  • h) converting an acidic compound of formula (I) or (II) to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or vice versa.


The reagents used in the preparation of the compounds of this invention can be either commercially obtained or can be prepared by standard procedures described in the literature. Compounds of formula I and formula II wherein R10═H can be prepared from a common precursor of formula III as outlined in scheme 1.




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where

  • R1=alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, arylalkyl;
  • R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 are as previously defined.
  • P is a phenol protecting group, preferably but not limited to methyl, benzyl or t-butyldiphenylsilyl.


Thus, compounds of formula III are treated with sodium hydride in a suitable solvent such as 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP). When the gas evolution ceases, the alkyl halide is added and the solution is heated at 50° C. overnight. The reaction is partitioned with ethyl acetate and water. The organic phase is dried with a suitable drying agent such as sodium sulfate (Na2SO4). The crude products IV and V are isolated as a single residue after filtration and concentration of the organic layer in vacuo. Separation is easily carried out by chromatography known to one skilled in the art, to provide the separated intermediates IV and V.


Compounds of formula I and formula II are prepared from IV or V respectively by a deprotection step.


When P=benzyl, deprotection to the phenol is accomplished by hydrogenation over 10% palladium on carbon using either hydrogen gas, or catalytic hydride transfer with cyclohexene or ammonium formate.


When P=methyl, deprotection is carried out using BBr3 with cyclohexene as a scavenger for HBr.


When P=t-butyldiphenylsilyl, deprotection can be accomplished with tetrabutylammonium fluoride.


Compounds of formula IV can also be prepared as outlined in scheme 2 from compounds of formula VI.




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Reaction of 2-fluorobenzophenones of compound VI can be reacted directly with optimally substituted hydrazines where R1=alkyl or aryl which are either commercially available or readily prepared by common procedures known to those skilled in the art. Thus, a mixture of the benzophenones of compound VI are combined with the hydrazines in a suitable solvent such as methanol in the presence of ethyl acetate. The intermediate hydrazone either spontaneously cyclizes to the compounds of formula IV or can be isolated by concentration of the reaction mixture. The isolated hydrazone is heated neat to temperatures of up to 190° C. The residues are purified by chromatography to provide compounds of formula IV.


Compounds of formula I, wherein R2 and R8 are OH and R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R9 are hydrogen, can also be prepared by a similar process from commercially available 2-2′-4-4′-tetrahydrobenzophenone according to the literature preparation of R. Krishnan, S. A. Lang, Y. I. Lin, R. G. Wilkinson J. Heterocycl. Chem, 1988, 25, 447 and outlined in Scheme 3.




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Thus, a solution of the substituted hydrazine salt (1 to 2 equivalents), sodium acetate (1 to 4 equivalents) and 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (1 equivalent) in an appropriate solvent such as methanol (0.2 molar solution) is stirred at ambient temperature overnight. The reaction mixture is concentrated in vacuo and the residues partitioned with EtOAc and H2O. The organic phase is dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated in vacuo to give the intermediate hydrazone. The residues are heated at 190° C. overnight. Product residues are purified by chromatography.


Compounds of formula III are readily prepared from compounds of formula VI as shown in Scheme 4.




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Thus, an appropriately substituted compound of formula VI is reacted with an excess of hydrazine hydrate in pyridine containing DMAP. The reaction is heated at 100° C. for at least 24 hours. The reaction is concentrated in vacuo and the residue is partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1 N HCl. The organic phase is washed with brine and dried with a drying agent such as Na2SO4. The solvent is evaporated to provide the compounds of formula III.


Compounds of formula VI are readily prepared as outlined in scheme 5 from the reaction of an appropriately substituted 2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl-benzamide of formula VII.




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where X is preferably but not limited to Br.


Thus, reaction of compounds of formula VII with compounds of formula VIII, which are either commercially available or readily prepared by one skilled in the art, in a suitable solvent such as tetrahydrofuran (THF).


The Weinreb amides of formula VII are generated by the reaction of an appropiately substituted 2-fluorobenzoic acid with N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine and N,N-carbonyldiimidazole in a suitable solvent such as DMF (Robertson et. al., J. Med. Chem., 1990, 33, 3167) or from the acid chloride prepared from reaction of the benzoic acid with oxalyl chloride in a suitable solvent such as THF in the presence of a base such as N,N-diisopropylethylamine.


Compounds of formula IV can also be prepared as outlined in Scheme 6




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where

  • R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined above;
  • and halo=Cl or Br


Thus, when halo=Br, compounds of formula IV where R9=aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycle, and alkenyl, can be prepared by the Suzuki coupling of IX with an appropriately substituted boronic acid in a suitable solvent such as dioxane, in the presence of an aqueous base such as potassium carbonate, in the presence of 1 to 5 mol % of palladium catalyst such as tetrakis(triphenylphoshine)palladium (0). The mixture is typically heated at 80° C. for a period of 1 to 24 hours (see Miyaura, N. Suzuki, A., Chem Rev., 1995, 95, 2457). The compounds are obtained in pure forms by chromatography known to those skilled in the art.


When halo=Cl, compounds of formula IV where R9=aryl, hetroaryl, heterocyclic can be prepared as described by Huang J. and Nolan S. P., et al, J. Am. Chem Soc., 1999, 121, 9889. Thus, reaction of IX with a suitably substituted aryl magnesium bromide in a suitable solvent such as dioxane in the presence of an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand and a palladium catalyst such as but not limited to palladium(II)acetate.


Compounds of formula V can be prepared as outlined in Scheme 7.




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where

  • R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined above;
  • and halo=Cl or Br.


Thus, compounds of formula V where R9=aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclic, and alkenyl, can be prepared in an analogous fashion to the regioisomer described above in Scheme 6.


Prodrugs of formula I and formula II can readily be prepared as described below.




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Thus when R10═COR11, compounds can be prepared by methods commonly known to those skilled in the art. The reaction of an acid chloride with compounds of formula I and formula II wherein R1═H in a suitable solvent such as methylene chloride in the presence of a suitable base such as N,N-diisopropylethylamine affords the ester prodrugs.


For amino acid esters, standard coupling techniques known to those skilled in the art can be used, including activation of the carboxylic acid in the presence of DMAP (Boden E. P., Keck, G. E., J. Org. Chem, 1985, 50, 2394). A solution of compounds of formulas I and II dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and DMAP in a suitable solvent such as CH2Cl2 is stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture is purified typically by column chromatography known to those skilled in the art to provide the ester.


When R10═CONHR11, compounds of formula I and II are reacted with substituted isocyanates in a suitable solvent such as dioxane and heated at 80° C. for up to 48 hours. (March's Adv. Org. Chem, 5th ed, 16: 1183, Wiley lnterscience, 2001).


When R10═P(═O)(OH)OR11, the substituted hydrogen phosphates of compounds of formulas I and II can be prepared as described by Rodriguez, M. J. et al., Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 1999, 9, 1863. Thus, a solution of compounds of formulas I or II, wherein R10═H substituted dichlorophosphate and lithium hexamethyldisilazide in a suitable solvent such as THF is stirred for 1 hour at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture is quenched with H2O and purified by reversed phase HPLC, known by one skilled in the art.


The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of the inflammatory component of diseases and are therefore particularly useful in treating atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, type II diabetes, osteoarthritis, asthma and any other autoimmune disease in humans or other mammals which comprises administering to a human or other mammal an antiinflammatory effective amount of a compound of the present invention.


Representative compounds of this invention were evaluated in the following standard pharmacological test procedures which demonstrated the antiinflammatory activity for the compounds of this invention. The test procedures used and the results obtained are briefly described below.


Test Procedures:


Cells


T-175 flasks of 100% confluent HAECT-1 cells (immortalized human aortic endothelial cells) were washed with 8 ml of HBSS (HEPES buffered saline solution) and infected for four hours with 6 ml of a 1:10 dilution of Ad5-wt-hERα virus (an adenovirus transfection vector that mediates CMV promoter driven expression of human ERα) in phenol red free Endothelial Cell Basal medium (Clonetics, San Diego Calif., Catalog # CC-3129) containing 0.25% bovine serum albumin (EBM-BSA). After four hours, cells were washed with EBM-BSA and incubated overnight in the same medium. Following overnight incubation, cells were washed with EBM-BSA and infected for 2 hours with 6 ml of a 1:10 dilution of Ad5-3×(NFκB).Luc virus (Adenovirus luciferase expression vector driven by 3 repeats of the MHC NFκb site 5′ to the thymidine kinase promoter) in EBM-BSA. After two hours, cells were washed and incubated at 34° C. for 1 hour. Cells were then washed, trypsinized, counted and resuspended in 95% FBS/5% dimethylsulfoxide at a concentration of 4×106 cells/ml, frozen as 1 or 5 ml aliquots in cryo-vials and stored at −150° C. Control (no ER infection) cells were processed as above without Ad5-wt-hERα virus infection.


IL-6 and Creatine Kinase Assays


ERα infected HAECT-1 cells or control cells were thawed, diluted 42× in warm EBM-BSA, plated into 96-well plates at 0.1 ml/well and incubated for 4 h at 34° C. Test compounds were added to the cells as 2× stocks in EBM-BSA containing 2 ng/ml IL-1β (R&D Systems) and plates were returned to the incubator (34° C.). After 15–20 h, 100 μl aliquots of media were removed from the cells and assayed for IL-6 content using a BioSource human IL-6 ELISA Kit. Cells were subsequently washed with 300 μl of Dulbecco's phosphate buffered saline and lysed in 50 μl of Cell Culture Lysis Reagent (Promega). Luciferase was determined on a Wallac Victor2 Luminometer (Gaithersburg, Md.) using 10 μl of lysate and mixing with 100 μl of Promega Luciferase Assay reagent. Creatine kinase was determined from the rate of increase in A340 following addition of 100 μl of CK assay reagent (Sigma, cat. No 47-10) to the remainder of the cell lysate.


Data Analyses


For IC50 and EC50 calculations, mean IL-6, luciferase or CK values versus log10 of the compound concentration were fitted to a four parameter logistic equation. The IC50/EC50 value, ‘Hill slope’, upper and lower limits of the curve were iteratively estimated.


Mice


Ovariectomized C57BL/6 mice (16–20 g) (Taconic) were separated into groups of 8. After 5–7 days of recuperation, the mice were fed a chow diet or an atherogenic diet (15.75% fat, 1.25% cholesterol and 0.5% sodium cholate) (Purina diet #21539). EE or test compound was administered once daily by gavage in a methylcellulose/tween vehicle (0.1 ml per mouse) for 5 weeks. At the end of the experimental period, the liver was collected and uterine wet weight was recorded.


RNA Analysis


Liver total RNA was prepared by using Trizol reagent (BRL). Estrogen and compound regulation of NF-κB target genes were verified by real time RT-PCR using an ABI PRISM 7700 Sequence Detection System according to the manufacturer's protocol (Applied Biosystems). The data was analyzed using the Sequence Detector v1.7 software (Applied Biosystems) and normalized to GAPDH using the Applied Biosystems primer set.


The following table summarizes the results obtained in the standard pharmacological test procedures described above.









TABLE 1







Effects of 17-β-estradiol on NE-κB, IL-6 and CK expression in


Ad5-wt-ER infected HAECT-1 cells











ER/NF-KB-luc
ER/IL-6
ER/CK













Example #
IC50 (nM)
% E2
IC50 (nM)
% E2
EC50 (nM)
% E2
















1
62
74
3318
101
1217
33


2
112
49
1137
67
549
29


4
443
63
15775
58


5
165
71


4790
66


6
86
85
478
43


7
90
92
246
77
1827
54


11
60
54
2317
91
114
26


12
208
61
7606
73
1199
58


13
133
97
601
83
828
47


14
53
73
761
67


15
164
94
8127
110


16
95
79
81
58
438
45


17
305
71
701
114
3070
97


20
149
69


21
140
73


22
50
73


23
239
76


72
55


24
63
83


25
274
112


26
356
101


27
1027
96


28
551
86


30
37
105


31
636
120


32
65
91


33
37
92


51
34


34
66
115


137
87


37
40
95


303
61


38

89


25
70


39
9
89


57
46


40

108


22
79


41
95
85


415
39


42
190
102


43
51
79


138
34


44
43
90


309
48


45
31
86


121
43


46

102



67


47
97
94


13
26


48
42
107


79
49


49
3
91


10
44


50
106
84


327
43


51
18
94


46
37


52
17
76


111
27


53
58
84


184
31


54
393
77


55
26
90


401
49


56
14
96


477
47


57
45
89


205
45


58
20
100


97
38


59
5
90


133
36


60
20
76
13
90
331
34


61
50
62


76
33


62
47
82


253
30


63
1883
158


64
100
81
114
94
198
18


65
41
86


218
42


66
29
56


17
32


67
48
65


68
56
74


69
235
68


704
32


70
14
76


72
7
85


140
46


73
94
76


103
19


74
59
86



26


75
63
83


982
48


76
22
86


57
20


77
41
87


302
29


78
590
90


2197
32


79
92
93


734
52


80
18
48


81
33
92


308
62


82
191
68


83
20
82


84
36
75


85
235
46


86
255
83


413
27


87
347
77


188
24


88
419
74


89
435
97


91
80
82


787
24


92
228
87


93
128
60


94
332
86


96
88
78


101
505
61


103
138
79


104
250
81


105
918
66


110
2
89


12
82


111
214
78


112
667
48


114
268
67


115
246
71


115
27
82


166
91


116
140
63


229
25


117
150
52


169
22


118
418
66


122
350
78


123
328
71


125
479
128


126
134
85
122
52
387
52


130
62
97


205
54


131
195
82
380
72
815
65


134
897
76


1927
36


139
183
67
329
40
722
36


142
114
69
65
60
390
47


143
310
65


145
125
66
97
60
439
48


147
166
65


431
29


149
319
67
115
49
527
30


151
1061
81


158
515
106


1124
59


162
113
84
107
34


167
311
83


588
29


168
347
95


1374
86


169
65
69
65
65
364
38


170
276
77


827
28


171
582
95


2382
42


172
349
95


1325
92


176
587
111


1041
70


180
28
88


156
50


182
443
121


2935
71


183
431
135


2935
48


188
751
90


2453
31


192
371
87


608
51


198
303
100


1000
30


199
487
100


1260
42


200
435
86


1478
58


202
539
160


1839
68


203
196
117


1068
48


206
473
84


902
27


219
369
104


220
112
84


2341
48


226
32
87


309
20


227
56
70


279
21


228
75
83


230
367
82


231
382
78


3254
32


232
143
75


233
87
81


234
34
72


235
16
74


223
35


236
47
83


112
36


237
480
79


238
11
74


240
158
54


974
32


241
32
60


243
142
83


244
33
48


208
33


245
16
70


246
11
82


136
28


247
12
70


17
42


248
481
73


249
59
59


250
47
80


251
24
57


252
56
59


253
21
62


254
27
56


255
4
89


256
13
94


292
32


257
43
76


490
27


258
644
77


259
18
73


143
38


260
28
53


261
98
42


262
8
75


263
30
84


165
17


264
15
74


15
21


265
6
82


138
28


266
68
77


213
35


267
53
64


250
35










Efficacy values are relative to the maximal inhibition (NF-κB or IL-6 test procedure) or stimulation (CK test procedure) observed with E2


E2 inhibits NF-κB and IL-6 expression in Ad5-wt-ER infected HAECT-1 cells with an IC50 value around 1 nM and induces expression of creatine kinase in the same cells with similar potency (5.8 nM) (Table 1). In contrast, compounds of the present invention potently and efficaciously inhibit NF-κB and IL-6 expression in Ad5-wt-ER infected HAECT-1 cells but do not induce CK expression (Table 1) in an ER-dependent manner. The ability of compounds of the present invention to inhibit NF-κB and IL-6 expression without inducing CK activity (Table 1) is demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity in the absence of classic estrogenic activity.


Based on the results obtained in the standard pharmacological test procedures, the compounds of this invention are selective antiinflammatory compounds described herein useful for the treatment and prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases without stimulating uterine and breast cell proliferation as found with classic estrogens.


Accordingly, the compounds of this invention are useful in treating or inhibiting osteoporosis and in the inhibition of bone demineralization, which may result from an imbalance in an individual's formation of new bone tissues and the resorption of older tissues, leading to a net loss of bone. Such bone depletion results in a range of individuals, particularly in post-menopausal women, women who have undergone bilateral oophorectomy, those receiving or who have received extended corticosteroid therapies, those experiencing gonadal dysgenesis, and those suffering from Cushing's syndrome. Special needs for bone, including teeth and oral bone, replacement can also be addressed using these compounds in individuals with bone fractures, defective bone structures, and those receiving bone-related surgeries and/or the implantation of prosthesis. In addition to those problems described above, these compounds can be used in treatment or inhibition for osteoarthritis, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, Paget's disease, osteomalacia, osteohalisteresis, multiple myeloma and other forms of cancer having deleterious effects on bone tissues.


The compounds of this invention are also active in the brain and are therefore useful for inhibiting or treating Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, decreased libido, senile dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, depression, anxiety, insomnia, schizophrenia, and infertility. The compounds of this invention are also useful in treating or inhibiting benign or malignant abnormal tissue growth including, glomerulosclerosis, prostatic hypertrophy, uterine leiomyomas, breast cancer, scleroderma, fibromatosis, endometriosis, endometrial cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometrial polyps, benign breast disease, adenomyosis, ovarian cancer, melanoma, prostate cancer, cancers of the colon, CNS cancers, such as glioma or astioblastomia.


The compounds of this invention are cardioprotective and are antioxidants, and are useful in lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, Lp(a), and LDL levels; inhibiting or treating hypercholesteremia, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, acute coronary syndrome, peripheral vascular disease, restenosis, and vasospasm, and inhibiting vascular wall damage from cellular events leading toward immune mediated vascular damage.


The compounds of this invention are also useful in treating disorders associated with inflammation or autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis), arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or juvenile arthritis), pleurisy, ischemia/reperfusion injury (e.g. stroke, transplant rejection, myocardial infarction, etc.), asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, giant cell arteritis, prostatitis, uveitis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus and sepsis.


The compounds of this invention are also useful in treating or inhibiting ocular disorders including cataracts, uveitis, and macular degeneration and in treating skin conditions such as aging, alopecia, and acne.


The compounds of this invention are also useful in treating or inhibiting metabolic disorders such as type-II diabetes, of lipid metabolism, appetite (e.g. anorexia nervosa and bulimia).


Compounds in this invention are also useful in treating or inhibiting bleeding disorders such as hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and combating hemorrhagic shock. The compounds of this invention are useful in disease states where amenorrhea is advantageous, such as leukemia, endometrial ablations, chronic renal or hepatic disease or coagulation diseases or disorders.


The following describes the preparation of representative compounds of this invention.


GENERAL METHODS
Intermediates 1–15
Method A: Substituted (2-Fluoro-phenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone
Step A Substituted-N-Methoxy-N-methyl-2-fluorobenzamide

A mixture of the substituted benzoic acid (1 equivalent) and oxalyl chloride (1 equivalent) in dry CH2Cl2 was treated with a catalytic amount of DMF. The reaction mixture was stirred until gas evolution ceased. To the cooled solution was added N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (1.2 equivalents) in one portion. Pyridine (0.24 mL/mmol) was added dropwise and the mixture was stirred at ambient temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo and the residue partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic phase was washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO3 and brine. The organic phase was dried (Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo to provide reasonably pure intermediate substituted-N-methoxy-N-methyl-2-fluorobenzamide.


Step B Substituted-(2-Fluoro-phenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone

A solution of substituted-N-Methoxy-N-methyl-2-fluorobenzamide (1 equivalent) in THF (0.5 molar) was treated with 1.2 equivalents of substituted-4-methoxyphenyl magnesium bromide (0.5M). The mixture was heated at 50° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was partitioned with EtOAc and 1N HCl. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried (Na2SO4). The residue obtained on concentration in vacuo was purified by flash chromatography (hexane-ethyl acetate) to give the title compound.


Intermediate 1
(2-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone
Step 1: 2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide

Prepared according to Method A step A from 2-fluoro-3-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid (5.0 g, 24 mmol), N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (3.4 g, 35 mmol), oxalyl chloride (2.18 mL, 25 mmol) and 6 mL of pyridine to give the title compound (6.0 g) as an oil. Used as is in the next prep



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.475 (s, 3H), 7.499 (t, 1H), 7.86 (m, 2H).


MS (EI) m/z: 251 M+


Step 2: (2-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (2.5 g, 10 mmol) and 4-methoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (20 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 2.1 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.86 (s, 3H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 7.56 (t, 1H), 7.76 (d, 2H), 7.87 (t, 1H), 8.008 (t, 1H).


MS (-APCI) m/z: 298 M


Intermediate 2
(3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone
Step 1: 3-chloro-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide

Prepared according to Method A step A from 3-chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid (3.0 g, 17.2 mmol), N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (2.34 g, 24 mmol), oxalyl chloride (1.5 mL, 17.2 mmol) and 5 mL of pyridine to give the title compound (3.3 g) as an oil. Used as is in the next prep



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.3 (s, 3H), 3.45 (s, 3H), 7.3 (m, 1H), 7.45 (m, 1H), 7.68 (m, 1H).


Step 2: (3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 3-chloro-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide (2.5 g, 11.5 mmol) and 4-methoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (25 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 0.3 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.85 (s, 3H), 7.09 (d, 2H), 7.38 (t, 1H), 7.49 (m, 1H), 7.75 (d, 2H), 7.81 (d, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z: 264 M+


Intermediate 3
(2,3-difluorophenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone
Step 1: 2,3-difluoro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide

Prepared according to Method A step A from 2,3-difluorobenzoic acid (4.0 g, 25 mmol), N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (3.4 g, 35 mmol), oxalyl chloride (2.2 mL, 25 mmol) and 6 mL of pyridine to give the title compound (4.7 g) as an oil. Used as is in the next preparation.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 300 MHz): δ 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.45 (s, 3H), 7.25 (m, 2H), 7.55 (m, 2H).


Step 2: (2,3-difluorophenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2,3-difluoro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide (3.0 g, 15 mmol) and 4-methoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (35 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 1.44 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 300 MHz): δ 3.85 (s, 3H), 7.07 (d, 2H), 7.35 (m, 2H), 7.65 (m, 1H), 7.75 (d, 2H).


Intermediate 4
(2-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone
Step 1: 2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N,3-dimethylbenzamide

Prepared according to Method A step A from 2-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic acid (5.0 g, 32.5 mmol), N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (8.4 g, 87 mmol), oxalyl chloride (2.83 mL, 32.5 mmol) and 8 mL of pyridine to give the title compound (4.8 g) as an oil. Used as is in the next prep



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.47 (s, 3H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 7.24 (m, 1H), 7.35 (m, 1H).


Step 2: (2-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone

Prepared according to Method A step 2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N,3-dimethylbenzamide (4.8 g, 24 mmol) and 4-methoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (50 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 3.7 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.28 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 7.07 (d, 2H), 7.22 (t, 1H), 7.29 (m, 1H), 7.49 (m,1H), 7.72 (d, 2H).


MS (APCI) m/z: 245 (M+H)+


Intermediate 5
(2,3-Difluorophenyl)-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2,3-difluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl-benzamide (2.5 g, 12.4 mmol) and 4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenylmagnesium bromide (26 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 0.97 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.185 (s, 3H), 3.887 (s, 3H), 7.08 (d, 1H), 7.34 (m, 2H), 7.64 (m, 3H).


MS (ESI) m/z: 263 (M+H)+


Intermediate 6
(2,3-difluorophenyl)(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2,3-difluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl-benzamide (3.77 g, 18.7 mmol) and 4-methoxy-2-methyl-phenylmagnesium bromide (49 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 1.45 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 6.82 (d, 1H), 6.95 (s, 1H) 7.28–7.38 (m, 3H), 7.62–7.67 (m, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 263 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C15H12F2O2: C, 68.70; H, 4.61; Found: C, 68.83; H, 4.65.


Intermediate 7
3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2- fluoro-3-chloromethyl-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide (2.78 g, 12.8 mmol) and 4-methoxy-2-methyl-phenylmagnesium bromide (33 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 1.07 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 6.83 (d, 1H), 6.95 (s, 1H), 7.32–7.36 (m, 3H), 7.44 (t, 1H), 7.80 (t, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 279 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C15H12ClFO2.0.25; H2O, C, 63.61; H, 4.45.


Found: C, 63.73; H, 4.08.


Intermediate 8
(2-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2- fluoro-3-methyl-N-methoxy-N-methyl-benzamide (3.10 g, 15.7 mmol) and 4-methoxy-2-methyl-phenylmagnesium bromide (40 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 1.17 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.25 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 6.83 (d, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 7.20–7.32 (m, 3H), 7.48 (t, 1 H).


MS (APCI) m/z 259 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C16H15FO2.0.25; H2O, C, 73.13; H, 5.95; . Found: C, 72.88; H, 5.92.


Intermediate 9
[2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl](4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2- fluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide (4.05 g, 16.1 mmol) and 2-methyl-4-methoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (42 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 1.76 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 6.86 (d, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.37 (d, 1H), 7.55 (t, 1H), 7.84 (t, 1H), 7.99 (t, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 313 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 10
(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(2-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2-fluoro-3-methyl-N-methoxy-N-methyl-benzamide (2.84 g, 14.4 mmol) and 2,4-dimethoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (26 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 1.13 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.27 (s, 3H), 3.53 (s, 3H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 5.85–5.89 (m, 1H), 5.98–6.00 (m, 1H), 6.11–6.16 (m, 1H), 6.52 (t, 1H), 6.65–6.73 (m, 2H).


MS (APCI) m/z 275 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C16H15FO3: C, 70.06; H, 5.51; Found: C, 68.61; H, 5.93.


Intermediate 11

(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)[2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanone


Prepared according to Method A step B from 2-fluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide (4.42 g, 17.6 mmol) and 2,4-dimethoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (32 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 1.67 g of the title compound as a white solid.


mp 79–82 ° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.56 (s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 6.64–6.69 (m, 2H), 7.48 (t, 1H), 7.65 (t, 1H), 7.82 (t, 1H), 7.94 (t, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 329.1 (M+H)+;


MS (ESI) m/z 679.16 (2M+H)+;


Anal. calcd for C16H12F4O3: C, 58.54; H, 3.68; Found: C, 58.45; H, 4.05.


Intermediate 12
(3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2-fluoro-3-chloro-N-methoxy-N-methyl-benzamide (2.44 g, 11.2 mmol) and 2,4-dimethoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (20 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 0.95 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 6.65 (s, 2H), 7.30 (t, 1H), 7.42 (t, 1H), 7.59 (d, 1H), 7.73 (t, 1H)


MS (APCI) m/z 295 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C15H12CIFO3: C, 61.13; H, 4.10; Found: C, 61.25; H, 4.25.


Intermediate 13
(2,3-difluorophenyl)(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2,3-difluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl-benzamide (3.22 g, 16.0 mmol) and 2,4-dimethoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (29 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 1.21 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 6.65–6.68 (m, 2H), 7.27–7.29 (m, 2H), 7.55–7.64 (m, 2H).


MS (APCI) m/z 279 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C15H12F2O3: C, 64.75; H, 4.35; Found: C, 64.51; H, 4.20.


Intermediate 14
(3-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)(4-methoxyphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 2-fluoro-3-bromo-N-methoxy-N,3-dimethyl-benzamide (8.00 g, 30.5 mmol) and 4-methoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (65 mL, 0.5 M in THF) to give 3.12 g of the title compound as a white solid.


mp 88–90° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.85 (s, 3H), 7.09 (d, 1H), 7.31 (t, 1H), 7.50–7.53 (m, 1H), 7.74 (d, 2H), 7.91–7.94 (m, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 309 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 15
(3-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone

Step 1: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide


Prepared according to Method A step A from 2-fluoro-3-bromomethylbenzoic acid (16.0 g, 73.0 mmol), N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (3.4 g, 35 mmol), oxalyl chloride (6.69 mL, 76.7 mmol) and 25 mL of pyridine to give the title compound (8.0 g) as an oil. Used as is in the next step.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 500 MHz): δ 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.465 (s, 3H), 7.235 (t, 1H), 7.48 (t, 1H), 7.80 (t, 1H).


Step 2: (3-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 3-bromo-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide (8 g, 31 mmol) and 2-methyl-4-methoxyphenyl magnesium bromide ((70 ml, 0.5 M in THF) to give 3.58 g of the title compound.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.49 (s, 3H, obscured by DMSO), 3.82 (s, 3H), 6.83 (dd, H, J=2.59 Hz and 8.70 Hz), 6.95 (s, 1H), 7.28 (t, 1H), 7.32 (d, 1H), 7.46–7.50 (m, 1H), 7.89–7.92 (m, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 323 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLES 1–29
Method B: 4-(1-substituted-6-hydroxy -1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diols

A solution of the substituted hydrazine salt (1 to 2 equivalents), sodium acetate (1 to 4 equivalents) and 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (1 equivalent) in methanol (0.2 molar solution) was stirred at ambient temperature overnight. The reaction mixtures were concentrated in vacuo and the residues partitioned with EtOAc and H2O. The organic phase was dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated in vacuo to give the intermediate hydrazone. The residues were heated at 190° C. overnight. Product residues were then purified by HPLC chromatography through silica gel columns 150×12 mm (Biotage) at 10 mL/min with methyl-t-butyl ether/hexane (1:3, v/v) to give 4-(1-substituted-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diols.


EXAMPLE 1
4-(6-hydroxy-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.164 g, 2 mmol) and propylhydrazine oxalate (0.164 g, 1.0 mmol) to give 0.075 g of product as a pink solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.846 (t, 3H, J=7.32 Hz), 1.83 (q, 2H, J=7.07 Hz), 4.24 (t, 2H, J=6.83 Hz), 6.36 (s, 1H), 6.41 (dd, 1H), 6.74 (dd, 1H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, 1H, 7.91 (d, 1H), 9.587 (broad s, 1H), 9.857 (broad s, 1H), 10.882 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 285 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 2
4-(1-butyl-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.164 g, 2 mmol) and butylhydrazine oxalate (0.178 g, 1.0 mmol) to give 0.058 g of product as a pink solid



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.88 (t, 3H), 1.25 (m, 2H), 1.77 M, 2H), 4.28 (t, 2H) , 6.36 (s, 1H), 6.41 (dd, 1H), 6.73 (dd, 1H), 6.84 (s, 1H) 7.73 (d, 1H), 7.89 (d, 1H), 9.57 (broad s, 1H), 9.823 (broad s, 1H), 10.856 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 299 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 3
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.164 g, 2 mmol) and 2-hydroxyethylhydrazine (0.085 g, 1.0 mmol) to give 0.020 g of product as a white solid



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.78 (m, 2H), 4.31 (m, 2H), 4.88 (t, 1H), 6.36 (2, 1H), 6.41 (dd, 1H), 6.73 (dd, 1H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d, 1H), 7.91 (d, 1H), 9.587 (broad s, 1H), 9.857 (broad s, 1H), 10.882 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 287 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 4
4-(1-cyclohexyl-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.164 g, 2 mmol) and cyclohexylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.150 g, 1.0 mmol) to give 0.040 g of product as a white solid



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.25 (m, 2H), 1.49 (m, 2H), 1.7 (m, 2H), 1.82 (m, 4H), 1.96 (m, 2H), 4.42 (m, 1H), 6.36 (2, 1H), 6.41 (dd, 1H), 6.75 (dd, 1H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, 1H), 7.91 (d, 1H), 9.575 (broad s, 1H), 9.85 (broad s, 1H), 11.0175 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 325 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 5
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.164 g, 2 mmol) and 2,2,2-trifluoroethylhydrazine (0.088 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give 0.028 g of product as a yellow solid



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 5.36 (q, 2H), 6.39 (2, 1H), 6.41 (dd, 1H), 6.79 (dd, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, 1H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 9.629 (s, 1H), 9.97 (s, 1H), 10.4073 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 323 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 6
4-[1-(3-chlorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (2.46 g, 10 mmol), sodium acetate (0.82 g, 10 mmol) and 3-chlorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (1.97 g, 11 mmol) to give 3.1 g of product as a tan solid Crystallized from EtOAc/hexane to give 1.4 g of an off-white solid (mp 228–230° C.).



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.3995–6.4434 (m, 2H), 6.81 (dd, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.43 (dd, 1H), 7.61 (m, 2H), 7.73 (dd, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 9.648 (s, 1H), 10.00 (s, 1H), 10.1418 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 353 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H13ClN2O3.H2O, C, 61.55; H, 4.08; N, 7.55; Found: C, 61.74; H, 3.57; N, 7.79.


EXAMPLE 7
4-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-di I

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (2.46 g, 10 mmol), sodium acetate (0.82 g, 10 mmol) and 4-bromophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (2.25 g, 10 mmol) to give 2.1 g of product as a tan solid. Crystallized from EtOAc/hexane to give 1.3 g of an off-white solid (mp 246° C.).



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.42 (m, 2H), 6.82 (dd, 1H), 7.086 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, 1H), 7.70 (m, 2H), 7.77 (m, 2H), 7.87 d, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H), 10.0054 (s, 1H), 10.2061 (s, 1H.


MS (APCI) m/z 397 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H13BrN2O3.0.39; C4H8O2: C, 57.22; H, 3.76; N, 6.49; Found: C, 56.71; H, 3.50; N, 6.11.


EXAMPLE 8
4-[1-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.4 g, 1.6 mmol), sodium acetate (0.27 g, 3 mmol) and 2,5-dichlorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.45 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.127 g of product as a beige solid (mp 78–80° C.).



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.42 (m, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.81 (dd, 1H), 7.66 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, 1H), 7.87 d, 1H), 9.65 (s, 1H), 9.967 (s, 1H), 10.245 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 387 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H12Cl2N2O3: C, 58.94; H, 3.12; N, 7.23; Found: C, 58.62; H, 3.92; N, 6.42.


EXAMPLE 9
4-[1-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.4 g, 1.6 mmol), sodium acetate (0.27 g, 3 mmol) and 2,5-difluorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.45 g, 3 mmol) to give 0.107 g of product as an off-white colored solid.


mp 88–91° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.42 (m, 2H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.81 (dd, 1H), 7.41 (m, 1H), 7.63 m, 3H), 7.87 (d, 1H), 9.6508 (s, 1H), 9.986 (s, 1H), 10.1486 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 355 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H12F2N2O3: C, 64.41; H, 3.41; N, 7.91; Found: C, 63.46; H, 3.34; N, 6.99.


EXAMPLE 10
4-[1-(5-bromo-2-methylphenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.5 g, 2 mmol), sodium acetate (0.25 g, 3 mmol) and 5-bromophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.440 g, 2.4 mmol) to give 0.082 g of product as an off-white solid


mp 88–91° C.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.081 (s, 3H), 6.41 (m, 2H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 6.85 (dd, 1H), 7.46 (d, 1H), 7.65 (dd, 1H), 7.69 (dd, 2H), 7.94 (d, 1H), 9.11 (s, 1H), 9.63 (s, 1H), 10.357 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 411 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C20H15BrN2O3: C, 58.41; H, 3.68; N, 6.81; Found: C, 58.31; H, 4.11 N, 5.81.


EXAMPLE 11
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.041 g, 0.5 mmol) and 4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.087 g, 0.5 mmol) to give 0.013 g of product as a tan solid



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.835 (s, 3H), 6.4 (m, 2H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 7.14 (d, 2H), 7.61 (d, 2H), 7.93 (m, 2H), 9.61 (broad s, 1H), 9.934 (broad s, 1H), 10.460 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 349 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 12
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.041 g, 0.5 mmol) and 2-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.087 g, 0.5 mmol) to give 0.010 g of product as a tan solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.871 (s, 3H), 6.42 (m, 2H), 6.77 (dd, 1H), 6.799 (m, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 7.14 (t, 1H), 7.32 (dd, 1H), 7.49 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, 1H), 7.95 (d, 1H), 9.62 (s, 1H), 9.824 (s, 1H), 10.63 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 349 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 13
4-{6-hydroxy-1-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.041 g, 0.5 mmol) and 4-trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.114 g, 0.5 mmol) to give 0.045 g of product as a tan solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.43 (m, 2H), 6.82 (dd, 1H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 7.61 (m, 3H), 7.89 (m, 3H), 9.635 (s, 1H), 9.98 (s, 1H), 10.1896 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 403 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 14
4-[1-(3-bromophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.041 g, 0.5 mmol) and 3-bromophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.112 g, 0.5 mmol) to give 0.016 g of product as a tan solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.42 (m, 2H), 6.81 (dd, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 7.56 (m, 3H), 7.76 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 9.63 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H), 10.82 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 397 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 15
4-[3-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-1-yl]benzonitrile

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.041 g, 0.5 mmol) and 4-cyanophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.085 g, 0.5 mmol) to give 0.012 g of product as a yellow solid MS (APCI) m/z 343 (M.).


EXAMPLE 16
4-[1-(2-chlorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

A mixture of 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.246 g, 1.0 mmol), ammonium chloride (0.16 g, 3 mmol) and 2-chlorophenyl hydrazine hydrochloride (0.535 g, 3 mmol) in 10 mL H2O was heated at reflux for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and the solids formed were filtered washed with H2O and dried to give 0.296 mg of the intermediate hydrazone. The hydrazone was heated to 200° C. under argon for 2 hours. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (hexane-EtOAc, 2:1) to give 0.055 g of product as a tan solid



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.42 (m, 2H), 6.48 (s, 1H), 6.80 (dd, 1H), 7.58 (m, 2H), 7.66–7.79 (m, 3H), 7.96 (d, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H), 9.925 (s, 1H), 10.406 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 353 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 17
4-(1-ethyl-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

A mixture of 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.164 g, 2.0 mmol) and ethylhydrazine oxalate (0.30 g, 2.0 mmol) in 2 mL H2O was heated at 90° C. overnight. The cooled reaction mixture was partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated in vacuo to give the crude product. The residue was purified by HPLC chromatography using a silica gel column 150×12 mm (Biotage) at 10 mL/min with methyl-t-butyl ether/hexane (1:3, v/v) to give 0.025 g of product as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.369 (t, 3H), 4.31 (q, 2H), 6.37 (s, 1H), 6.40 (dd, 1H), 6.74 (dd, 1H), 6.84 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d, 1H), 7.91 (d, 1H), 9.56 (s, 1H, 9.85 (s, 1H), 10.855 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 271 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 18
4-(1-benzyl-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

A mixture of 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.164 g, 2.0 mmol) and benzylhydrazine dihydrochloride (0.39 g, 2.0 mmol) in 2 mL H2O was heated at 90° C. overnight. The cooled reaction mixture was partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated in vacuo to give the crude product. The residue was purified by HPLC chromatography using a silica gel column 150×12 mm (Biotage) at 10 mL/min with methyl-t-butyl ether/hexane (1:3, v/v) to give 0.062 g of product as an amber solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 5.54 (s, 2H), 6.36 (s, 1H), 6.41 (dd, 1H), 6.74 (dd, 1H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 7.21–7.33 (m, 5H), 7.73 (d, 1H), 7.91 (d, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 9.856 (s, 1H), 10.760 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 333 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 19
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(3-hydroxybenzyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

A mixture of 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.123 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium acetate (0.164 g, 2.0 mmol) and 3-hydroxybenzylylhydrazine dihydrochloride (0.422 g, 1.0 mmol) in 2 mL H2O was heated at 90° C. overnight. The cooled reaction mixture was partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated in vacuo to give the crude product. The residue was purified by HPLC chromatography using a silica gel column 150×12 mm (Biotage) at 10 mL/min with methyl-t-butyl ether/hexane (1:3, v/v) to give 0.042 g of product as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 5.46 (s, 2H), 6.37 (s, 1H), 6.41 (dd, 1H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 6.66 (m, 1H), 6.74 (dd, 1H), 6.84 (s, 1H), 7.09 (t, 1H), 7.74 (d, 1H), 7.92 (d, 1H), 9.38 (s, 1H), 9.588 (s, 1H), 9.862 (s, 1H), 10.794 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 349 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 20
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 4-methylphenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.390 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.018 g of product as a pink solid,


mp 160–162° C.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.39 (s, 3H), 6.40–6.43 (m, 2H), 6.80 (dd, 1H, J=1.95 and 8.79 Hz), 7.02 (s, H), 7.39 (d, 2H), 7.59 (d, 2H), 7.69 (d, 1H), 7.91 (d, H), 9.63 (s, H), 9.95 (s,H), 10.43 (s,H).


MS (APCI) m/z 333 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C20H16N2O3.0.50 H2O: C, 70.37; H, 5.02; N, 8.21; Found: C, 70.03; H, 5.28; N, 7.69.


EXAMPLE 21
4-[1-(3-fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 3-fluorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.400 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.017 g of product as a pink solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.40–6.44 (m, 2H), 6.82 (dd, 1H, J=1.95 and 8.79 Hz), 7.14 (s, 1H), 7.19–7.24 (m, 1H), 7.60–7.63 (m, 4H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 9.65 (s, 1H), 10.00 (s, 1H), 10.17 (s, 1H).


mp>200° C.


MS (ACPI) m/z 337 ([M+H]+)


Anal. calcd for C19H13FN2O3.0.50H2O: C, 66.08; H, 4.09; N, 8.11; Found: C, 66.39; H, 3.72 ; N, 8.06.


EXAMPLE 22
4-[1-(2-fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 2-fluorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.400 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.050 g of product as a pink solid.


mp>205° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.41–6.43 (m, 2H), 6.63–6.64 (m, 1H), 6.81 (dd, 1H, J=1.95 and 8.79 Hz), 7.41–7.44 (m, 1H), 7.54–7.57 (m, 2H), 7.66–7.68 (m, 1H), 7.9 (d, 1H), 9.65 (broad s, 1H), 9.96 (broad s, 1H), 10.30 (broad s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 337 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H13FN2O3.0.10 C6H14.0.10H2O: C, 67.89; H, 4.24; N, 8.08; Found: C, 67.71; H, 3.83; N, 7.87.


EXAMPLE 23
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(3-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 3-methylphenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.390 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.178 g of product as a tan solid.


mp>200° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.42 (s, 3H), 6.41–6.43 (m, 2H), 6.80 (dd, 1H, J=1.95 and 8.79 Hz), 7.07 (s, 1H), 7.47–7.67 (m, 3H), 7.68 (d, 1H), 9.64 (broad s, 1H), 9.96) broad s,1H), 10.40 (broad s, 1H).


Anal. calcd for C20H16N2O3.0.70 H2O: C, 69.64; H, 5.08; N, 8.12; Found: C, 69.90; H, 4.40; N, 8.02.


EXAMPLE 24
4-[1-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 3-chloro-4-fluorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.392 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.027 g of product as an off-white solid.


mp decomp at 185° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.39–6.43 (m, 1H), 6.81 (dd, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 7.59–7.64 (m, 2H), 7.74–7.78 (m, 1H), 7.84–7.86 (d, 1H), 7.91–7.97 (m, 1H), 9.64 (broad s, 1H), 10.10 (broad s, 1H), 10.11 (broad s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 371 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H12ClFN2O3.0.25 H2O: C, 60.81; H, 3.36; N, 7.46; Found: C, 59.72; H, 2.59; N, 7.25.


EXAMPLE 25
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(3-nitrophenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 3-nitrophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.463 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.149 g of product as a yellow ochre solid.


mp>205° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.41 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.30 Hz), 6.44 (s, 1H), 6.84 (dd, 1H, 1.95 and 9.03 Hz), 7.20 (s, 1H), 7.56 (d, 1H), 7.83–7.89 (m, 2H), 8.18 (d, 1H), 8.24 (d, 1H), 8.50 (s, 1H), 9.65 (broad s, 1H), 10.02 (broad s, 1H), 10.98 (broad s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 364 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H13N3O5.1.25 H2O: C, 59.14; H, 4.05; N, 10.89; Found: C, 58.94; H, 3:66; N, 10.79.


EXAMPLE 26
4-{6-hydroxy-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 3-trifluoromethylphenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.430 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.209 g of product as a tan solid.


mp 201–203° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.40–6.45 (m, 2H), 6.82 (dd, 1H, J=1.71 and 8.79), 7.13 (s, 1H), 7.58 (d, 1H), 7.73 (m, 1H), 7.81–7.86 (m, 2H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 8.07–8.09 (m, 1H), 9.65 (broad s, 1H), 10.04–10.07 (broad s, 2H).


MS (APCI) m/z 387 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C20H13F3N2O3.1.25 H2O: C, 58.76; H, 3.82; N, 6.85; Found: C, 58.71; H, 3.03; N, 6.89.


EXAMPLE 27
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 4-isopropylphenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.455 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.141 g of product as a tan solid.


mp 130–133° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.26 (d, 6H), 2.95–3.02 (m, 1H), 6.41–6.43 (m, 2H), 6.80 (dd, 1H, J=1.95 and 9.03 Hz), 7.03 (s, 1H), 7.45 (d, 2H), 7.61 (d, 2H), 7.67 (d, 1H), 7.92 (d, 1H), 9.64 (broad s, 1H), 9.93 (broad s, 1H), 10.45 (broad s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 361 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C22H20N2O3.0.50 H2O: C, 71.53; H, 5.73; N, 7.58; Found: C, 72.83; H, 5.61; N, 7.50.


EXAMPLE 28
4-{6-hydroxy-1-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and (4-methanesulfonyl)phenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.454 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.378 g of product as a tan solid.


mp 94–96° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.28 (s, 3H), 6.41 (dd, 1H, 2.44 and 8.54 Hz), 6.45 (s, 1H), 6.63 (d, 1H), 6.85 (dd, 1H, J=1.95 and 8.78 Hz), 7.24 (s, H), 7.48 (dd, 1H, J=1.95 and 6.83 Hz), 7.58 (d, 1H), 7.84 (d, 1H), 8.03 (dd, 1H, J=2.20 and 4.15 Hz), 8.12 (d, 1H), 9.76 (broad s, 1H), 10.09 (broad s, 2H).


MS (APCI) m/z 397 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C20H16N2O5S 1.50 H2O: C, 56.73; H, 4.52; N, 6.62; Found: C, 56.75; H, 4.00; N, 6.73.


EXAMPLE 29
4-[6-hydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method B from 2,2′,4,4′-tetrahydroxybenzophenone (0.400 g, 1.60 mmol), sodium acetate (0.267 g, 3.3 mmol) and 4-nitrophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.463 g, 2.5 mmol) to give 0.101 g of product as a pink solid.


mp>200° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.41 (d, 1H), 6.46 (s, 1H), 6.87 (dd, 1H, J=1.71 and 8.79 Hz), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H), 7.83 (d, 1H), 8.04 (d, 2H), 8.41 (d, 2H), 9.68 (broad s, 1H), 10.01 (broad s, 1H), 10.14 (broad s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 364 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H13N3O5.H2O: C, 59.84H, 3.96 N, 11.02 Found: C, 60.33; H, 3.46; N, 10.86.


EXAMPLES 30–33
Method C: 4-(1,7-disubstituted-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenols

Step A: A solution of (2-fluoro-3-substituted-phenyl)(4-methoxy-2-substituted-phenyl)-methanone (1 equivalent), 1-substituted hydrazine (1 eq.) and DMAP (1 eq.) in pyridine was heated at 100° C. for hrs. The cool reaction mixture was partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried (Na2SO4). The resulting residue was purified by flash chromatography.


Step B: A solution of 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-substituted-1-substituted-1H-indazole in CH2Cl2 containing excess equivalents of cyclohexene at −78° C. was treated with boron tribromide (4 eq.) and slowly allowed to warm to ambient temperature. The reaction was quenched by dropwise edition of CH3OH to the cooled reaction. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the residue partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried (Na2SO4). Removal of the solvent afforded the crude product which was isolated in pure form either by crystallization or by flash chromatography through water deactivated silica gel.


EXAMPLE 30
4-(7-chloro-1-cyclohexyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-1-cyclohexyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method C step A (3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone (0.55 g, 1.85 mmol), cyclohexylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.42 g, 2.7 mmol) and DMAP (0.225 g, 1.85 mmol) to give the product (0.58 g) as a yellow oil.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.2–1.3 (m, 1H), 1.465 (m, 2H), 1.71 (d, 1H), 1.875 (2H), 1.97 (m, 2H), 2.07 (m, 2H), 3.817 (s, 3H), 7.08 (d, 2H), 7.175 (t, 1H), 7.48 (dd, 1H), 7.825 (d, 2H), 7.96 (dd, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 341 ([M+H]+);


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-cyclohexyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method C step B from 7-chloro-1-cyclohexyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.55 g, 1.61 mmol), boron tribromide (0.61 mL, 6.5 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.26 g) as an off-white solid.


mp 176–177° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.24 (m, 1H), 1.46 (m, 2H), 1.70 (d, 1H), 1.87 (d, 2H 1.96 (m, 2H), 2.03 (d, 2H), 5.23 (m, 1H), 6.90 (dd, 2H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 7.47 (d, 1H), 7.71 (d, 2H), 7.94 (d, 1H), 9.655 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 327 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C19H19ClN2O: C, 69.83H, 5.86 N, 8.57 Found: C, 69.47; H, 5.87; N, 8.36.


EXAMPLE 31
4-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1:1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method C step A from (2-fluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone (0.149 g, 0.5 mmol), 4-bromophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.134 g, 0.6 mmol) and DMAP (0.061 g, 0.5 mmol) to give the title compound.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.83 (s, 3H), 7.11 (d, 2H), 7.45 (m, 3H), 7.76 (d, 2H 7.9 (d, 2H), 8.42 (d, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 447 ([M+H]+);


Step 2: 4-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method C step B from 1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.5 mmol), boron tribromide (0.188 mL, 2.0 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.025 g) as a tan solid.


mp 176–177° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.93 (dd, 2H), 7.51 (m, 3H), 7.76 (m, 4H), 7.90 (d, 1H), 8.41 (d, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 433 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 32
4-[1-cyclohexyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 1-cyclohexyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method C step A (2-fluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone (0.149 g, 0.5 mmol), cyclohexylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.90 g, 0.6 mmol) and DMAP (0.061 g, 0.5 mmol) to give the title compound.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.24 (m, 1H), 1.38 (m, 2H), 1.725 (d, 1H), 1.75–2.2 (m, 6H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 4.56 (m, 1H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 7.35 (m, 1H), 7.84 (m, 3H), 8.31 (d, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 375 ([M+H]+);


Step 2: 4-[1-cyclohexyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method C step B from 1-cyclohexyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.5 mmol), boron tribromide (0.188 mL, 2.0 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.028 g) as a tan solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.2–1.42 (m, 4H), 1.71 (d, 1H), 1.92 (m, 3H), 2.03 (m, 2H), 4.54 (m, 1H), 6.92 (dd, 2H), 7.33 (t, 1H), 7.72 (d, 2H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 8.28 (d, 1H, 9.72 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 361 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 33
4-(1-cyclohexyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 1-cyclohexyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method C step A (2,3-difluorophenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone (0.150 g, 0.6 mmol), cyclohexylhydrazine hydrochloride (0.90 g, 0.6 mmol) and DMAP (0.073 g, 0.6 mmol) to give 0.09 g of the title compound.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.3 (m, 1H), 1.45 (m, 2H), 1.725 (d, 1H), 1.8–2.1 (m, 6H), 3.812 (s, 3H), 4.65 (m, 1H), 7.075 (d, 2H), 7.15 (m, 1H), 7.2–7.3 (m, 2H), 7.84 (m, 3H).


MS (ESI) m/z 325 ([M+H]+);


Step 2: 4-[1-cyclohexyl7-(fluoro)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method C step B from 1-cyclohexyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.9 g, 0.5 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.5 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.040 g) as a tan solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.25 (m, 1H), 1.42 (m, 2H), 1.695 (d, 1H), 1.86 (d, 2H), 1.96 (m, 2H), 2.04 (m, 2H), 4.64 (m, 1H), 6.90 (dd, 2H), 7.13 (m, 1H), 7.23 (m, 1H), 7.73 (D, 2H), 7.79 (d, 1H), 9.657 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 311 ([M+H]+);


Method D: 4-(1,7-disubstituted-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenols

Step A: A solution of (2-fluoro-3-substituted-phenyl)(4-methoxy-2-substituted-phenyl)-methanone (1 equivalent), hydrazine hydrate (10 eq.) and DMAP (1 eq.) in pyridine was heated at 100° C. for 24–48 hrs. The cooled reaction mixture was partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried (Na2SO4). The resulting residue was purified by flash chromatography to give the intermediate 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-substituted-1-1H-indazole.


Step B: A solution of the intermediate 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-substituted-1-1H-indazole (1 eq.) in DMF was added in one portion sodium hydride (1 eq., 60% in oil). After the gas evolution ceased, the alkyl halide was added and the reaction was stirred at ambient to 50° C. overnight. The cool reaction mixture was partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried (Na2SO4). The resulting residue was purified by flash chromatography or by HPLC chromatography through silica gel columns 150×12 mm (Biotage) at 10 mL/min with methyl-t-butyl ether/hexane (gradient elution 1:9 to 1:1) to give the intermediates 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-substituted-1-substituted-1H-indazole and 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-substituted-2-substituted-2H-indazole.


Step C: A solution of 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-substituted-(1 or 2-substituted)-(1H or 2H)-indazole (1 eq.) in CH2Cl2 containing excess equivalents of cyclohexene at −78° C. was treated with boron tribromide (4 eq.) and slowly allowed to warm to ambient temperature. The reaction was quenched by dropwise edition of CH3OH to the cooled reaction. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the residue partitioned with EtOAc and 1 N HCl. The organic phase was washed with brine and dried (Na2SO4). Removal of the solvent in vacuo afforded the crude product. Pure product was obtained by crystallization or flash chromatography through water deactivated silica gel. Note: HPLC retention times were obtained using the following conditions:


















Column:
Keystone Aquasil C18 (50 × 2 mm, 5 u),



Solvent System:
A: 95% 10 mM NH4OAc/5% acetonitrile,




B: 95% acetonitrile 5% 10 mM NH4OAc,



Gradient
0% B to 100% B over 0–15 minutes,



Flow
0.8 mL/min



Detection:
UV. various wavelengths










INTERMEDIATES 16–27
Intermediate 16
3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (2-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone (3.6 g, 14.7 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (4.3 mL, 140 mmol) and DMAP (1.8 g, 14.7 mmol) to give the product (1.7 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.52 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 7.06 (m, 3H), 7.13 (d, 1H), 7.81 (d, 1H), 7.89 (d, 2H), 13.132 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 239 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 17
3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (2-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone (3.6 g, 14.7 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (4.3 mL, 140 mmol) and DMAP (1.8 g, 14.7 mmol) to give the product (1.7 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 300 MHz): δ 2.52 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 7.07 (d, 2H), 7.18 (t, 1H), 7.48 (d, 1H), 7.91 (d, 2H), 8.0 (d, 1H), 13.132 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 239 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 18
7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (3-chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone (0.84 g, 3.2 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.0 mL, 32 mmol) and DMAP (0.39 g, 3.2 mmol) to give the product (0.75 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): 3.81 (s, 3H), 7.06 (d, 2H), 7.13 (d, 1H), 7.81 (d, 1H), 7.89 (d, 2H), 13.52 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 259 ([M+H]J);


Intermediate 19
7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (2,3-difluorophenyl)-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone (1.1 g, 4.4 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.37 mL, 44 mmol) and DMAP (0.54 g, 4.4 mmol) to give the product (0.85 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): 3.82 (s, 3H), 7.06 (d, 3H), 7.1–7.25 (m, 2H), 7.83 (d, 1H), 7.92 (d, 2H), 13.53 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 243 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 20
7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (2,3-difluorophenyl)-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-methanone (0.9 g, 3.45 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.06 mL, 34 mmol) and DMAP (0.42 g, 3.45 mmol) to give the product (0.80 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.247 (s, 3H), 3.845 (s, 3H), 7.07 (d, 1H), 7.13 (m, 1H), 7.22 (m, 1H), 7.75 (m, 2H), 7.83 (d, 1H), 13.62 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 257 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 21
3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)[2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanone (1.50 g, 5.17 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.61 mL, 51.7 mmol) and DMAP (0.632 g, 5.17 mmol) to give the product (0.619 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 6.66 (dd, 1H, J=2.38 and 8.33 Hz), 6.75 (s, 1H), 7.24 (t, 1H), 7.43 (d, 1H), 7.72 (d, 1H), 7.89 (d, 1H)


MS (APCI) m/z 323 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C16H13F3N2O2: C, 59.63; H, 4.07; N, 8.69. Found: C, 59.91; H, 4.08; N, 7.95.


Intermediate 22
3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from [2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl](4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone (1.34 g, 4.90 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.61 mL, 51.7 mmol) and DMAP (0.632 g, 5.17 mmol) to give the product (0.620 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.31 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 6.92 (d, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.29 (t, 1H), 7.41 (d, 1H), 7.70 (d, 1H), 7.90 (d, 1H)


MS (APCI) m/z 307 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C16H13F3N2O: C, 62.74; H, 4.28; N, 9.15. Found: C, 62.35; H, 4.01; N, 9.34.


Intermediate 23
3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)[2,3-difluorophenyl]-methanone (1.60 g, 5.8 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.79 mL, 5702 mmol) and DMAP (0.632 g, 57.5 mmol) to give the product (1.66 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 6.65 (dd, 1H, J=2.13 and 8.40 Hz), 6.72 (s, 1H), 7.02–7.05 (m, 1H), 7.13–7.17 (m, 1H), 7.41 (t, 1H), 13.54 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 273 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 24
7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from [2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl](4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone (1.34 g, 4.90 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.61 mL, 51.7 mmol) and DMAP (0.632 g, 5.17 mmol) to give the product (0.620 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.30 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 6.89 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.95 (s, 1H), 7.06–7.11 (m, 1H), 7.19–7.22 (m, 1H), 7.38–7.40 (m, 2H), 13.64 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 257 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 25
7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from [2-fluoro-3-chlorophenyl](4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone (1.26 g, 4.52 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.61 mL, 51.7 mmol) and DMAP (0.632 g, 5.17 mmol) to give the product (0.613 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.31 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 6.89 (dd, 1H, J=2.57 and 8.53 Hz), 6.96 (s, 1H), 7.13 (t, 1H), 7.39 (d, 1H), 7.47 (d, 1H), 7.54 (d, 1H), 13.62 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 273 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 26
7-chloro-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)[2-fluoro-3-chlorophenyl]methanone (1.20 g, 4.1 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.61 mL, 51.7 mmol) and DMAP (0.632 g, 5.17 mmol) to give the product (0.618 g) as a yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 6.65 (dd, 1H, J=2.18 and 8.33 Hz), 6.73 (s, 1H), 7.07 (t, 1H), 7.41 (d, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H), 13.52 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 289 ([M+H]+);


Intermediate 27
3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step A from (2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)[2-fluoro-3-chlorophenyl]methanone (1.20 g, 4.1 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.60 mL, 57.5 mmol) and DMAP (0.702 g, 5.75 mmol) to give the product (1.50 g) as a dark oil.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 6.65 (dd, 1H, J=2.13 and 8.40 Hz), 6.72 (s, 1H), 7.02–7.05 (m, 1H), 7.13–7.17 (m, 1H), 7.41 (t, 1H), 13.54 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 273 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLES 34–123
EXAMPLE 34
4-(7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl) phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.10 g, 0.42 mmol), boron tribromide (0.159 mL, 1.68 mmol) and 0.5 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.070 g) as an off-white solid.


mp sinters 149, melts 190° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.51 (s, 3H),), 6.88 (d, 2H). 7.05 (t, 1H), 7.13 (d, 1H), 7.78 (m, 1H), 9.57 (broad s, 1H), 13.06 (broad s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 225 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C14H12N2O. H2O: C, 69.41; H, 5.82; N, 11.56. Found: C, 69.82; H, 5.08; N, 11.60.


EXAMPLE 35
4-(7-methyl-1-pentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1-pentyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.23 g, 1.0 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.048 g, 1.2 mmol) and 1-iodopentane (0.26 mL, 2.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.105 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.85 (t, 3H), 1.3099 (m, 4H), 1.81 (m, 2H), 2.7158 (s, 3H), 3.810 (s, 3H), 4.567 (t, 2H), 7.06 (m, 2H), 7.15 (d, 1H), 7.82 (m, 3H).


MS (APCI) m/z 309 ([M+H]+);


Step 2: 4-(7-methyl-1-pentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1-pentyl-1H-indazole (0.105 g, 0.34 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.043 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.847 (t, 3H), 1.3038 (m, 4H), 1.798 (m, 2H), 2.704 (s, 3H), 4.548 (t, 2H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 7.13 (d, 1H), 7.70 (d, 2H), 7.78 (d, 1H), 9.58 (broad s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 295 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 36
4-[7-methyl-2-pentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-2-pentyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.23 g, 1.0 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.048 g, 1.2 mmol) and 1-iodopentane (0.26 mL, 2.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.014 g). Used as is in the next step.


Step 2: 4-[7-methyl-2-pentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-2-pentyl-2H-indazole (0.014 g, 0.045 mmol), boron tribromide (0.050 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.006 g).



1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 0.78 (t, 3H), 1.17 (m, 4H), 1.82 (m, 2H), 4.32 (t, 2H), 6.85–7.0 (m, 3H), 7.25 (d, 1H), 7.35 (d, 2H), 9.85 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 295 ([M+H]+);


RT−7.06 min


EXAMPLE 37
4-(7-methyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.115 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0.098 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.070 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.902 (t, 3H), 1.83 (m, 2H), 2.7139 (s, 3H), 3.809 (s, 3H), 4.538 (t, 2H), 7.05 (m, 2H), 7.15 (d, 1H), 7.83 (m, 3H).


MS (APCI) m/z 281 ([M+H]+);


Step 2: 4-(7-methyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.07 g, 0.25 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.033 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.894 (t, 3H), 1.82 (m, 2H), 2.704 (s, 3H), 4.52 (t, 2H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 7.12 (d, 1H), 7.70 (d, 2H), 7.78 (d, 1H). 9.57 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 267 ([M+H]+);


Anal. calcd for C17H18N2O. 0.25 H2O: C, 75.39; H, 6.88N, 10.34. Found: C, 75.10; H, 6.77; N, 9.98.


EXAMPLE 38
4-[7-methyl-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-2-propyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.115 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0.098 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.014 g). Used as is in the next step.


Step 2: 4-[7-methyl-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-2-propyl-2H-indazole (0.014 g, 0.05 mmol), boron tribromide (0.050 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.007 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 267 ([M+H]+);


RT=6.02 min


EXAMPLE 39
4-(1-isopropyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.115 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.057 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.53 (d, 6H), 2.7328 (s, 3H), 3.8117 (s, 3H), 5.25 (m, 1H), 7.05 (m, 2H), 7.15 (d, 1H), 7.83 (m, 3H).


MS (APCI) m/z 281 ([M+H]+);


Step 2: 4-(1-isopropyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.057 g, 0.20 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.027 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.51 (d, 6H), 2.723 (s, 3H), 5.235 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 7.12 (d, 1H), 7.71 (d, 2H), 7.77 (d, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 267 ([M+H]+);


EXAMPLE 40
4-[2-isopropyl-7-methyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.115 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.01 g) as a white solid.


Step 2: 4-[2-isopropyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.010 g, 0.035 mmol), boron tribromide (0.05 mL, 0.5 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.007 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 267 ([M+H]+);


RT=6.32 min


EXAMPLE 41
4-(7-chloro-1-pentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.129 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopentane (0.130 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.072 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.838 (t, 3H), 1.301 (m, 4H), 1.84 (m, 2H), 3.817 (s, 3H), 4.72 (t, 2H), 7.08 (d, 2H), 7.18 (t, 1H), 7.50 (dd, 1H), 7.83 (d, 2H), 7.97 (dd, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 329 ([M+H]+);


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-pentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole (0.070 g, 0.23 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.047 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.837 (t, 3H), 1.297 (m, 4H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 4.7087 (t, 2H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 7.48 (d, 1H), 7.71(d, 2H), 7.95 (d, 1H), 9.68 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 315 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 42
4-[7-chloro-2-pentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-pentyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.129 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopentane (0.130 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.015 g).


Step 2: 4-[7-chloro-2-pentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-pentyl-2H-indazole (0.015 g, 0.045 mmol), boron tribromide (0.05 mL, 0.5 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.007 g).


MS (ESI) m/z315 [M+H]+.


RT=7.3 min


EXAMPLE 43
4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.129 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0.098 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.081 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.8896 (t, 3H), 1.864 (m, 2H), 3.819 (s, 3H), 4.7004 (t, 2H), 7.08 (d, 2H), 7.184 (t, 1H), 7.5 (d, 1H), 7.84 (d, 2H), 7.97 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C17H17ClN2O: C, 67.88; H, 5.70; N, 9.31. Found: C, 67.78; H, 5.58; N, 9.06.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.081 g, 0.26 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.057 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.880 (s, 3H), 1.85 (m, 2H), 4.68 (t, 2H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 7.16 (t, 1H), 7.49 (dd, 1H), 7.71 (d, 2H), 7.95 (dd, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 287 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C16H15ClN2O. 0.15 HCl: C, 65.76; H, 5.23; N, 9.59. Found: C, 65.76; H, 5.29 N, 9.45.


EXAMPLE 44
4-[7-chloro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.129 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0.098 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.013 g).


Step 2: 4-[7-chloro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propyl-2H-indazole (0.013 g, 0.043 mmol), boron tribromide (0.05 mL, 0.5 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.007 g).



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.764 (t, 3H), 1.86 (m, 2H), 4.34 (t, 2H), 6.98 (m, 3H), 7.37 (m, 3H), 7.43 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 287 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C16H15ClN2O: C, 67.02; H, 5.27; N, 9.77. Found: C, 66.47; H, 5.21; N, 9.20.


EXAMPLE 45
4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)pheno
Step 1: 7-chloro-1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.129 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.043 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.54 (d, 6H), 3.819 (s, 3H), 5.68 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, 2H), 7.179 (t, 1H), 7.49 (dd, 1H), 7.83 (d, 2H), 7.96 (dd, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.093 g, 0.30 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.025 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.54 (d, 6H), 5.66 (m, 1H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 7.47 (d, 1H), 7.715 (d, 2H), 7.94 (dd, 1H), 9.6 (broad s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 287 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 46
4-(7-chloro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.129 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.016 g).


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-2-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-indazole (0.016 g, 0.05 mmol), boron tribromide (0.050 mL, 0.5 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.006 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 287 [M+H]+.


RT=6.5 min


EXAMPLE 47
4-[1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1-pentyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.146 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopentane (0.130 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.068 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.857 (t, 3H), 1.325 (m, 4H), 1.852 (m, 2H), 3.828 (s, 3H), 4.458 (t, 2H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 7.35 (t, 1H), 7.84 (d, 2H), 7.87 (d, 1H), 8.32 (dd, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 363 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-pentyl-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.068 g, 0.19 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.032 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.8553 (t, 3H), 1.3208 (m, 4H), 1.843 (m, 2H), 4.4426 (t, 2H), 6.92 (d, 2H), 7.338 (t, 1H), 7.72 (d, 2H), 7.87 (d, 1H), 8.30 (d, 1H), 9.728 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 349 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 48
4-[1-propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.146 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0.098 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.058 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.9138 (t, 3H), 1.868 (m, 2H), 3.828 (s, 3H), 4.43 (t, 2H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 7.36 (t, 1H), 7.85 (d, 2H), 7.89 (d, 1H), 8.32 (d, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 335 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[1-propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.058 g, 0.17 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.047 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.9065 (t, 3H), 1.85 (m, 2H), 4.413 (t, 2H), 6.92 (d, 2H), 7.34 (t, 1H), 7.72 (d, 2H), 7.87 (d, 1H), 8.30 (d, 1H), 9.75 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 321 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 49
4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.146 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.043 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.54 (d, 6H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 5.00 (m, 1H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 7.351 (t, 1H), 7.51 (d, 1H), 7.84 (d, 2H), 7.89 (d, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 335 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-isopropyl-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.043 g, 0.13 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.032 g) as an off-white solid, mp 156–157° C.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.53 (d, 6H), 4.97 (m, 1H), 6.925 (d, 2H), 7.33 (t, 1H), 7.725 (d, 2H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 8.29 (d, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 321 [M+H]+.


MS (ESI) m/z 319 [M−H]−.


Anal. calcd for C17H15F3N2O: C, 63.75; H, 4.72 ; N, 8.75 . Found: C, 63.15; H, 4.77 ; N, 8.48.


EXAMPLE 50
4-(1-allyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 1-allyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.108 g, 0.44 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.018 g, 0.45 mmol) and allylbromide (0.043 mL, 0.5 mmol) to give the title compound (0.085 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.8 (s, 3H), 4.97 (d, 1H, J=17.083 Hz), 5.17 (m, 3H), 6.08 (m, 1H), 7.08 (dd, 2H), 7.16 (m, 1H), 7.24 (m, 1H), 7.88 (m, 3H).


MS (APCI) m/z 283 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(1-allyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-allyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.070 g, 0.25 mmol), boron tribromide (0.094 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.055 g) as a tan solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 4.95 (d, 1H, J=17.79 Hz), 5.13 (m, 3H), 6.08 (m, 1H), 6.90(dd, 2H), 7.15 (m, 1H), 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.75 (d, 2H), 7.81 (d, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 269 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 51
4-(7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.129 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and cyclopentylbromide (0.107 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.080 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.70 (m, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 3.817 (s, 3H), 5.821 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, 2H), 7.17 (t, 1H), 7.49 (d, 1H), 7.83 (d, 2H), 7.97 (d, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 327 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methyl-1H-indazole (0.063 g, 0.19 mmol), boron tribromide (0.10 mL, 1.05 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.048 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.69 (m, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 2.13 (m, 4H), 5.808 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 7.47 (d, 1H), 7.715 (d, 2H), 7.95 (d, 1H), 9.669 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 313 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C18H17ClN2O.0.50; H2O: C, 67.18; H, 5.64 ; N, 8.70 . Found: C, 67.13; H, 5.28 ; N, 8.47.


EXAMPLE 52
4-(7-chloro-2-cyclopentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-2-cyclopentyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.129 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and cyclopentylbromide (0.107 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.004 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 327 ([M+H]+)


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-2-cyclopentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-2-cyclopentyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methyl-2H-indazole (0.004 g, 0.012 mmol), boron tribromide (0.10 mL, 1.05 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.004 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 313 [M+H]+.


RT=9.64 min


EXAMPLE 53
4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.121 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0.096 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.074 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.835 (t, 3H), 1.87 (q, 2H), 3.81 (t, 3H), 4.475 (t, 2H), 7.075 (d, 2H), 7.16 (m, 1H), 7.227 (m, 1H), 7.84 (m, 3H).


MS (APCI) m/z 285 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-propyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methyl-1H-indazole (0.051 g, 0.197 mmol), boron tribromide (0.10 mL, 1.05 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.051 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.852 (t, 3H), 1.86 (m, 2H), 4.458 (t, 2H), 6.9 (d, 2H), 7.13 (m, 1H), 7.21 (m, 1H), 7.73 (d, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H), 9.667 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 271 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 54
4-(7-fluoro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.121 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0.096 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.006 g).


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-2-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-propyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methyl-2H-indazole (0.006 g, 0.021 mmol), boron tribromide (0.05 mL, 0.5 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.0006 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 271 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 55
4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.121 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.088 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.54 (d, 6H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 5.085 (m, 1H), 7.075 (d, 2H), 7.159 (m, 1H), 7.222 (m, 1H), 7.845 (m, 3H).


MS (APCI) m/z 285 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methyl-1H-indazole (0.065 g, 0.23 mmol), boron tribromide (0.10 mL, 1.05 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.047 g) as an off-white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.53 (d, 6H), 5.069 (m, 1H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 7.14 (m, 1H), 7.24 (m, 1H), 7.73 (d, 2H), 7.78 (d 1H), 9.663 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 271 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 56
4-(7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.121 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.10 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.007 g).


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-methyl-2H-indazole (0.007 g, 0.025 mmol), boron tribromide (0.05 mL, 0.5 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.006 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 271 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 57
4-(1-allyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 1-allyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.112 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and allylbromide (0.086 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.027 g) as a white solid. Used as is without further characterization.


Step 2: 4-(1-allyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-allyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole (0.027 g, 0.23 mmol), boron tribromide (0.10 mL, 1.05 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.020 g) as a tan solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 4.70 (dd, 1H), 5.10 (dd, 1H), 5.22 (m, 2H), 6.086 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 7.058 (t, 1H), 7.14 (d, 1H), 7.72 (d, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H), 9.608 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 265 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 58
4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 1-allyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.146 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and allylbromide (0.086 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.027 g) as a white solid. Used as is without further characterization.


Step 2: 4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-allyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.027 g, 0.08 mmol), boron tribromide (0.10 mL, 1.05 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.024 g) as a grey solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 4.83 (dd, 1H), 5.12 (m, 3H), 6.04 (m, 1H), 6.93 (d, 2H), 7.36 (t, 1H), 7.73 (d, 2H), 7.885 (d, 1H), 8.32 (d, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 319 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 59
4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 2-allyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-methyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (0.146 g, 0.5 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.024 g, 0.6 mmol) and allylbromide (0.086 mL, 1.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.007 g) as a white solid.


MS (ESI) m/z 333 [M+H]+


Step 2: 4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-allyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-2H-indazole (0.007 g, 0.02 mmol), boron tribromide (0.10 mL, 1.05 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.007 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 319 [M+H]+.


RT=9.1 min


EXAMPLE 60
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro--3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.94 g, 3.8 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.148 g, 3.7 mmol) and cyclopentyl-bromide (0.43 mL, 4.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.80 g) as a white solid,


mp 70–71° C.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.69 (m, 2H), 1.882 (m, 2H), 2.132 (m, 4H), 3.814 (s, 3H), 5.252 (m, 1H), 7.07 (dd, 2H), 7.15 (m, 1H), 7.23 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H), 7.85(d, 2H)


MS (ESI) m/z 311 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.57 g, 1.83 mmol), boron tribromide (0.70 mL, 7.35 mmol) and 3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.25 g) as a white solid.


mp 131° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 500 MHz): δ 1.697 (m, 2H), 1.880 (m, 2H), 2.124 (m, 4H), 5.255 (m, 1H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 7.12 (m, 1H), 7.21 (m, 2H), 7.73 (d, 2H), 7.78 (d, 1H), 9.643 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 297 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C18H17FN2O: C:72.96 H:5.78 N:9.45Found: C:73.17 H:5.73 N:9.60.


EXAMPLE 61
4-(2-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 2-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.75 g, 3.1 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.124 g, 3.1 mmol) and cyclopentylbromide (0.36 mL, 3.3 mmol) to give the title compound (0.055 g) as a white solid.


Step 2: 4-(2-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-indazole (0.055 g, 0.177 mmol), boron tribromide (0. 70 mL, 0.74 mmol) and 0.3 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.03 g) as an amber solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.63 (m, 2H), 1.94 (m, 2H), 2.118 (m, 4H), 4.96 (m, 1H), 6.98 (m, 4H), 7.25 (d 1H), 7.36 (d, 2H), 9.925 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 297 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 62
4-(7-fluoro-1-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.108 g, 0.4 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.016 g, 0.4 mmol) and 3,3,3-trifluoropropyliodide (0.047 mL, 0.4 mmol) to give the title compound (0.008 g).



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.95 (m, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 5.03 (m, 1H), 7.09 (d, 2H), 7.22 (t, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H), 7.84 (d, 2H), 7.99 (d, 1H).


MS (APCI) m/z 355 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-1H-indazole (0.008 g, 0.022 mmol), boron tribromide (0.05 mL, 0.5 mmol) and 0.2 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.004 g).


MS (ESI) m/z 339 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 63
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-2-methylphenol
Step 1: 1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.76 g, 0.4 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.120 g, 3.0 mmol) cyclopentyl bromide (0.321 mL, 3.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.75 g).



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.70 (m, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 2.13 (m, 4H), 3.842 (s, 3H), 5.26 (m, 1H), 7.06 (d, 1H), 7.14 (m, 1H), 7.23 (m, 1H), 7.69 (m, 2H), 7.81 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 325 ([M+H]+).


Step 2: 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-2-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.70 g, 2.16 mmol), boron tribromide (0.82 mL, 8.6 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.15 g) as a white solid, mp 107° C.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.68 (m, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 2.124 (m, 4H), 5.24 (m, 1H), 6.90 (d, 1H), 7.12 (m, 1H), 7.22 (m, 1H), 7.55 (dd, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.79 (d, 1H), 9.540 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 311 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C19H19FN2O: C, 73.53; H, 6.17 ; N, 9.03 . Found: C, 73.31; H, 6.10 ; N, 8.90.


EXAMPLE 64
4-[l1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 1-allyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole 0.52 g, 1.6 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.065 g, 1.6 mmol) and allyl bromide (0.138 mL, 1.6 mmol) to give the title compound (0.26 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 4.85 (dd, 1H, J=1.5 and 14.65), 5.1 (m, 3H), 5.97–6.05 (m, 1H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=2.32 and 6.14), 6.64 (s, 1H), 7.25 (t, 1H), 7.35 (d, 1H), 7.85–7.87 (m, 2H),).


MS (ESI) m/z 363 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-allyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.065 g, 0.18 mmol), boron tribromide (0.136 mL, 1.4 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.066 g) as a white solid.


mp 114–115° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 4.87 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 17.10 Hz), 5.31–5.08 (m, 3H), 6.01–6.08 (m, H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.40 Hz), 6.46 (s, 1H), 7.30 (t, 1H), 3.78 (d, 1H), 7.85–7.87 (m, 1H), 8.14–8.19 (m, 1H), 9.59 (broad s, 1H), 9.82 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 335 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C17H13F3N2O2: C, 61.08; H, 3.92 ; N, 8.38 . Found: C, 61.02; H, 3.76 ; N, 8.28.


EXAMPLE 65
4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (1.50 g, 4.65 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.195 g, 4.88 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.47 mL, 4.88 mmol) to give the title compound (0.55 g) as a white solid.


mp 128–129° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.52 (d, 6H, J=6.4 Hz), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 4.99 (m, 1H), 6.67 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.2 Hz), 6.75 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz), 7.25 (t, 1H, 7.8 Hz) 7.39 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.82 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.88 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz)


MS (ESI) m/z 365 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C19H19F3N2O2: C, 62.63; H, 5.26 ; N, 7.69 . Found: C, 62.52; H, 5.28 ; N, 7.59.


Step 2: 4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.442 g, 1.2 mmol), boron tribromide (0.688 mL, 7.27 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.268 g) as an off-white solid.


mp 61–63° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.52 (d, 6H, J=6.3 Hz), 4.99 (m, 1H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.3 and 2.3 Hz), 6.46 ( d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz), 7.28 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.40 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.85 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 8.15 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz), 9.58 (s, 1H), 9.88 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 337 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C17H15F3N2O2.0.11 C4H8O2.0.10H2O: C, 60.23; H, 4.66 ; N, 8.05 . Found: C, 60.14; H, 4.51 ; N, 7.65


EXAMPLE 66
4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl] benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 1-cyclopentyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (2.00 g, 6.20 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.297 g, 7.44 mmol) and cyclopentyl bromide (1.00 mL, 9.30 mmol) to give the title compound (0.68 g) as a white solid, mp 79–80° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.67 (m, 2H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 2.11 (m, 4H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 5.17 (m, 1H) 6.67 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.3 Hz), 6.74 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz), 7.25 (t, 1H, 7.7 Hz) 7.38 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.82 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.88 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz)


MS (EI) m/z 390([M+H]+):;


Anal. calcd for C21H21F3N2O2: C, 64.61; H, 5.42 ; N, 7.18 . Found: C,64.55; H, 5.34 ; N, 7.20.


Step 2: 4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-cyclopentyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.465 g, 1.2 mmol), boron tribromide (0.67 mL, 7.1 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.424 g) as an off-white solid.


mp 159–160° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.70 (m, 2H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 2.07 (m, 2H), 2.13 (m, 2H), 5.18 (m 1H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.4 Hz), 6.46 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz), 7.27 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.39 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.84 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 8.14 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz), 9.58 (s, 1H), 9.87 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 361 [M−H]−.


Anal. calcd for C19H17F3N2O2: C, 62.98; H, 4.73 ; N, 7.73 . Found: C, 62.64; H, 4.57 ; N, 7.47.


EXAMPLE 67
4-[1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 1-Cyclohexylmethyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (1.82 g, 5.64 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.451 g, 11.28 mmol) and (bromomethyl)cyclohexane (4.00 g, 22.5 mmol) to give the title compound (0.804 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.02 (m, 2H), 1.14 (m, 4H), 1.55 (m, 2H), 1.65 (m, 2H), 1.96 (m, 4H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 4.29 (d, 2H, J=7.0 Hz), 6.67 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.2 Hz), 6.75 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz), 7.26 (t, 1H, 7.7 Hz) 7.37 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.83 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.89 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz)


MS (ESI) m/z419 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C23H25F3N2O2: C, 66.02; H, 6.02 ; N, 6.69 . Found: C, 66.24; H, 6.22 ; N, 6.34.


Step 2: 4-[1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-3-(2,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.841 g, 2.0 mmol), boron tribromide (1.14 mL, 12 mmol) and 0.5 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.567 g) as an off-white solid.


mp 117–118° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.02 (m, 2H), 1.13 (m, 3H), 1.52 (m, 2H), 1.64 (m, 3H 1.97 (m, 1H), 4.29 (d, 2H J=7.2 Hz), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.4 Hz), 6.46 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz), 7.28 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.38 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.85 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 8.15 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz), 9.59 (s, 1H), 9.87 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 389 [M−H]−.


Anal. calcd for C21H21F3N2O2.0.05 C6H14: C, 64.82; H, 5.54; N, 7.10; Found: C, 65.14; H, 5.55; N, 7.18.


EXAMPLE 68
4-[1-isobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 1-isobutyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (2.00 g, 6.20 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.297 g, 7.44 mmol) and 1-Iodo-2-Methylpropane (1.07 mL, 9.30 mmol) to give the title compound (0.708 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.88 (d, 6H, J=6.72 Hz), 2.28 (m, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 4.27 (d, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 6.67 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.2 Hz), 6.75 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz), 7.27 (t, 1H, 7.8 Hz) 7.38 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.84 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.89 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz)


MS (ESI) m/z 379 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C20H21F3N2O2: C, 63.48; H, 5.59; N, 7.40; Found: C, 63.35; H, 5.56; N, 7.20.


Step 2: 4-[1-isobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-isobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.675 g, 1.2 mmol), boron tribromide (1.01 mL, 10.7 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.208 g) as an off-white solid.


mp 91–92° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.88 (d, 6H, J=6.6 Hz), 2.27 (m, 1H), 4.26 (d, 2H, J=7.2 Hz) 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.4 Hz), 6.46 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz), 7.28 (t, 1H, J=7.8Hz), 7.38 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.85 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 8.15 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz), 9.59 (s, 1H), 9.85 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 351 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C18H17F3N2O2: C, 61.71; H, 4.89; N, 8.00; Found: C, 61.60; H, 4.98; N, 7.84.


EXAMPLE 69
4-[1-(2-ethylbutyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(2-ethylbutyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (2.00 g, 6.20 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.496 g, 12.4 mmol) and 1-Bromo-2-Ethylbutane (3.07 g, 18.6 mmol) to give the title compound (0.748 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.82 (t, 6H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.30 (m, 4H), 2.05 (m, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 4.35 (d, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 6.67 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.4 Hz), 6.75 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz), 7.27 (t, 1H, 7.6 Hz) 7.36 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.84 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.89 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 407 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C22H25F3N2O2: C, 65.01; H, 6.20; N, 6.89; Found: C, 65.01; H, 6.15; N, 6.75.


Step 2: 4-[1-(2-ethylbutyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1.3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(2-ethylbutyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.720 g, 1.77 mmol), boron tribromide (1.01 mL, 10.7 mmol) and 0.5 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.222 g) as an off-white solid.


mp 89–90° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.82 (t, 6H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.29 (m, 4H), 2.04 (m, 1H), 4.35 (d, 2H J=7.5 Hz), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.4 Hz), 6.46 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz), 7.28 (t, 1H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.38 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.85 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 8.16 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz), 9.59 (s, 1H), 9.85 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 379 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C20H21F3N2O2: C, 63.48; H, 5.59; N, 7.40; Found: C, 63.59; H, 5.60; N, 7.31.


EXAMPLE 70
4-[1-cyclobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 1-cyclobutyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (2.38 g, 7.40 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.592 g, 14.8 mmol) and bromocyclobutane (3.00 g, 22.2 mmol) to give the title compound (0.643 g) as a white solid.


mp 109–110° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.87 (m, 2H), 2.45 (m, 2H), 2.77 (m, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 5.25 (m, 1H), 6.68 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.3 Hz), 6.76 (d, 1H, J=2.1Hz) 7.27 (t, 1H, 7.8 Hz), 7.43 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.83 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.87 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 377 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C20H19F3N2O2.0.10 C6H14: C, 64.27; H, 5.34; N, 7.28; Found: C, 64.38; H, 5.12; N, 7.38.


Step 2: 4-[1-cyclobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-cyclobutyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.575 g, 1.5 mmol), boron tribromide (0.866 mL, 9.1 mmol) and 0.5 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.214 g) as an off-white solid.


mp 124–125° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.85 (m, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 2.75 (m, 2H), 5.24 (m, 1H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.3 Hz), 6.47 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz), 7.28 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.39 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.83 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 8.10 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz), 9.58 (s, 1H), 9.81 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 347 [M−H]−.


Anal. calcd for C18 H15F3N2O2: C, 62.07; H, 4.34; N, 8.04; Found: C, 61.61; H,4.25; N, 7.93.


EXAMPLE 71
4-[1-(1-ethylpropyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(1-ethylpropyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (2.50 g, 7.75 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.62 g, 15.5 mmol) and 3-Bromopentane (3.51 g, 23 mmol) to give the title compound (0.866 g) as a white solid.


mp 115–116° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.90 (m, 2H), 2.00 (m, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 4.51 (m, 1H), 6.67 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.1 Hz), 6.75 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz), 7.25 (t, 1H, 7.8 Hz), 7.37 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 7.82 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.89 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 393 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C21H23F3N2O2: C, 64.28; H, 5.91; N, 7.14; Found: C, 64.21; H,5.78; N, 7.10.


Step 2: 4-[1-(1-ethylpropyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1.3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(1-ethylpropyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.557 g, 1.42 mmol), boron tribromide (0.81 mL, 8.51 mmol) and 0.5 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.367 g) as an off-white solid.


mp 121–122° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.67 (t, 6H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.91 (m, 2H), 1.98 (m, 2H), 4.51 (m, 1H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 and 2.3 Hz), 6.46 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz), 7.28 (t, 1H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.42 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.85 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 8.18 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz), 9.60 (s, 1H), 9.92 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 365 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C19H19F3N2O2: C, 62.63; H, 5.26; N, 7.69; Found: C, 62.75; H, 5.12; N, 7.57.


EXAMPLE 72
4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 2-allyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.49 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and allyl bromide (0.07 mL, 0.74 mmol) to give the title compound (0.055 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.99 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 4.77–4.98 (m, 3H), 5.13 (dd, 1H, J=1.19 and 10.32 Hz), 5.88–6.01 (m, 1H), 6.95 (dd, 1H, J=2.58 and 8.53 Hz), 7.04 (s, 1H), 7.14 (t, 1H), 7.28 (d, 1H), 7.58 (d, 1H), 7.69 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 347 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-allyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazole (0.043 g, 0.124 mmol), boron tribromide (0.05 mL, 0.52 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.033 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.93 (s, 3H), 4.77–4.82 (m, H), 4.88–4.96 (m, 2H), 5.12 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 10.38 Hz), 5.74–5.98 (m, 1H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.76 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39), 7.12–7.15 (m, 1H), 7.58 (d, 1H), 7.67 (d, 1H), 9.81 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 333 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 73
4-[1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzen-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.49 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 1-iodopentane (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.069 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.83–0.88 (m, 2H), 1.22–1.37 (m, 4H), 1.81–1.86 (m, 2H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 6.66 (dd, 1H, J=2.18 and 8.33 Hz), 6.75 (s, 1H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.85 (m, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 393 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.055 g, 0.14 mmol), boron tribromide (0.136 mL, 1.4 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.048 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.82–0.89 (m, 3H), 1.28–1.35 (m, 4H), 1.81–1.85 (m, 2H), 4.44 (t, 2H), 6.38 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.40 Hz), 6.46 (s, 1H), 7.28 (t, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.85 (d, 1H), 8.13 (d, 1H), 9.59 (broad s, 1H), 9.83 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 363 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 74
4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 1-allyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.49 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and allyl bromide (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.090 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.27 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 1H), 4.76 (d, 1H), 5.10–5.14 (m, 3H), 6.01–6.08 (m, 1H), 6.90 (d, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.30–7.39 (m, 2H), 7.87–7.90 (m, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 347 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-allyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.075 g, 0.22 mmol), boron tribromide (0.082 mL, 0.87 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.086 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.21 (s, 3H), 4.77 (d, 1H), 5.10–5.13 (m, 3H), 6.02–6.10 (m, 1H), 6.76 (dd, H, J=2.44 and 8.27 Hz), 6.78 (s, 1H), 7.25 (d, 1H), 7.32 (t, 1H), 7.86–7.89 (m, 2H), 9.60 (broad s1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 333 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 75
4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]-1,3-benzenediol
Step 1: 2-allyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoro-methyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.49 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and allyl bromide (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.062 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 4.87–4.99 (m, 3H), 5.13 (d, 1H), 5.90–5.99 (m, 1H), 6.72 (d, 1H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 7.12 (t, 1H), 7.31 (d, 1H), 7.61–7.68 (m, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 363 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]-1,3-benzenediol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-allyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazole (0.05 g, 0.14 mmol), boron tribromide (0.104 mL, 1.1 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.019 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 4.80–4.82 (dd, 1H, J=1.68 and 6.87 Hz), 4.83–5.01 (m, 2H), 5.12 (d, 1H), 5.93–6.02 (m, 1H), 6.38–6.45 (m, 1H), 6.50 (s, 1H), 7.00–7.70 (m, 2H), 7.65–7.66 (m, 2H), 9.72 (broad s, 1H), 9.88 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 335 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C17H13F3N2O2.0.50 C6H14: C,63.65; H, 5.34; N, 7.42; Found: C, 63.67; H, 4.96; N, 7.26.


EXAMPLE 76
3-methyl-4-[1-propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.49 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and iodopropane (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.098 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.9 (t, 3H), 1.85–1.94 (m, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.44 (t, 2H), 6.91 (dd, 1H, J=2.60–8.40 Hz), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.30 (t, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.88 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z349 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 3-methyl-4-[1-propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.087 g, 0.25 mmol), boron tribromide (0.136 mL, 1.4 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.091 g) as a white solid,



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.89 (t, 3H), 1.85–1.89 (m, 2H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 4.42 (t, 2H), 6.73 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.25 Hz), 6.78 (s, 1H), 725 (d, 1H), 7.29 (t, 1H), 7.86 (m, 1H), 9.58 (broad s, 1H).


EXAMPLE 77
4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.100 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.5 (d, 6H), 1.3 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 5.66–5.68 (m, 1H), 6.90 (dd, 1H, J=2.59 and 8.39 Hz), 6.96 (s, 1H), 7.12 (t, 1H), 7.39 (d, 1H), 7.47 (d, 1H), 7.54 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 315 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.090 g, 0.3 mmol), boron tribromide (0.104 mL, 1.1 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.048 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.52 (d, 6H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 5.63–5.69 (m, 1H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.24 Hz), 6.76 (s, 1H), 7.10 (t, 1H), 7.26 (d, 1H), 7.46 (d, 1H), 7.53 (d, 1H), 9.54 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 78
4-(2-allyl-7-chloro-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 2-allyl-7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 2-allyl bromide (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.068 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.99 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 4.75–4.79 (m, 1H), 4.90–4.93 (m, 2H), 5.13 (m, 2H, J=0.916 and 10.23 Hz), 5.92–5.99 (m, 1H), 6.93–7.02 (m, 3H), 7.25 (t, 2H), 7.38 (d, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 313 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(2-allyl-7-chloro-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-allyl-7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2H-indazole (0.068 g, 0.2 mmol), boron tribromide (0.20 mL, 2.10 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.065 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.93 (s, 3H), 4.61–4.79 (m, 1H), 4.87–4.92 (m, 2H), 5.13 (dd, 1H, J=1.22 and 10.23 Hz), 5.90–5.98 (m, 1H), 6.75 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.24 Hz), 6.81 (s, 1H), 6.96–6.99 (m, H) 7.12 (d, H), 7.24 (d, H), 7.36 (d, H), 9.78 (broad s, H).


MS (ESI) m/z 299 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 79
4-(7-chloro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2-propyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 1-propyl iodide (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.056 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.71 (t, 3H), 1.79 (m, 2H), 2.00 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 4.04–4.09 (m, 1H), 4.20–4.25 (m, 1H), 6.94–6.98 (m, 2H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 7.22 (d, 1H), 7.27 (d, 1H), 7.35 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 315 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2-propyl-2H-indazole (0.04 g, 0.13 mmol), boron tribromide (0.20 mL, 2.10 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.023 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.71 (t, 3H), 1.76–1.81 (m, 2H), 1.93 (s, 3H), 4.03–4.08 (m, 1H), 4.19–4.24 (m, 1H), 6.77 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.24 Hz), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.96 (t, 1H), 7.12 (d, 1H), 7.22 (d, 1H), 7.34 (d, 1H), 9.78 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 80
4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 7-chloro-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.46 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.132 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.53 (d, 6H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 5.62–5.68 (m, 1H), 6.65 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.72 (s, 1H), 7.07 (t, 1H), 7.36 (d, 1H), 7.43 (d, 1H), 7.52 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 331 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1.3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole (0.132 g, 0.4 mmol), boron tribromide (0.377 mL, 4.0 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.090 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.53 (d, 6H), 5.64–5.69 (m, 1H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.43 (s, 1H), 7.13 (t, 1H), 7.47–7.50 (m, 2H), 7.89 (d, 1H), 9.58 (broad s, 1H), 10.06 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 303 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 81
4-(7-chloro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.059 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.46 (s, 6H), 1.99 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 4.42–4.47 (m, 1H), 6.94–6.98 (m, 2H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 7.20 (dd, 1H, J=0.61 and 8.25 Hz), 7.26 (d, 1H), 7.35 (dd, 1H, J=0.76 and 7.17 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 315 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2H-indazole (0.05 g, 0.16 mmol), boron tribromide (0.19 mL, 2.0 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.016 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.45 (d, 6H), 1.93 (s, 3H), 4.43–4.48 (m, 1H), 6.77 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.24 Hz), 6.83 (s, 1H), 6.96 (t, 1H), 7.12 (d, 1H), 7.20 (d, 1H), 7.34 (d, 1H), 9.78 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 82
4-(1-allyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 1-allyl-7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and allyl bromide (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.102 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.27 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 4.80 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 17.10 Hz), 5.13 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 10.38 Hz), 5.36 (dd, 1H, J=3.36 and 1.67 Hz), 6.07–6.13 (m, 1H), 6.90 (dd, 1H, J=2.59 and 8.39 Hz), 6.96 (s, 1H), 7.14 (t, 1H), 7.36 (d, 1H), 7.48 (d, 1H), 7.53 (d, 1H);


MS (ESI) m/z 313 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(1-allyl-7-chloro-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol


Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.102 g, 0.33 mmol), boron tribromide (0.19 mL, 2.0 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.099 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 2.21 (s, 1H), 4.82 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 17.10 Hz), 5.12 (d, 1H), 5.36 (s, 2H), 6.06–6.13 (m, 1H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.24 Hz), 6.76 (s, 1H), 7.13 (t, 1H), 7.24 (d, 1H), 7.47 (d, 1H), 7.52 (d, 1H), 9.56 ( broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 299 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 83
4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole-3-yl]-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoro-methyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and allyl bromide (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.072 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.52 (d, 6H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.99–5.02 (m, 1H), 6.91 (dd, 1H, J=2.60 and 8.40 Hz), 6.98 (d, 1H), 7.32 (t, 1H), 7.41 (d, 1H), 7.86–7.91 (m, 2H)


MS (ESI) m/z 349 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole-3-yl]-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.062 g, 0.2 mmol), boron tribromide (0.067 mL, 0.7 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.093 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.51 (d, 6H), 2.24 (d, 3H), 4.97–5.02 (m, H), 6.73 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.24 Hz), 6.79 (s, 1H), 7.27–7.30 (m, 2H), 7.85 (d, 1H), 7.89 (d, 1H), 9.59 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 335 [M+H]+.


MS (ESI) m/z 333 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 84
4-(7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and cyclopentyl bromide (0.075 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.090 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.67–1.73 (m, 2H), 1.82–1.87 (m, 2H), 2.09–2.15 (m, 4H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 5.81–5.84 (m, 1H), 6.90 (dd, 1H, J=2.59 and 8.39 Hz), 6.96 (s, 1H), 7.10–7.14 (t, 1H), 7.39 (d, 1H), 7.47 (d, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 341 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.090 g, 0.26 mmol), boron tribromide (0.100 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.035 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.67–1.72 (m, 1H), 1.82–1.88 (m, 2H), 2.07–2.16 (m, 4H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 5.79–5.85 (m, 1H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.24 Hz), 6.76 (s, 1H), 7.11 (t, 1H), 7.26 (d, 1H), 7.45 (d, 1H), 7.54 (d, 1H), 9.54 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 327 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 85
4-(1-allyl-7-chloro-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 1-allyl-7-chloro-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.46 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and allyl bromide (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.101 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 4.88 (dd, 1H, J=1.52 and 17.10 Hz), 5.13 (dd, 1H, J=1.52 and 10.38 Hz), 5.35 (d, 2H), 6.07–6.11 (m, 1H), 6.64 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.73 (s, 1H), 7.09 (t, 1H), 7.37 (d, 1H), 7.44 (d, 1H), 7.54 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 329 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(1-allyl-7-chloro-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-allyl-7-chloro-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.101 g, 0.30 mmol), boron tribromide (0.226 mL, 2.4 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.048 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 4.80 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 17.10 Hz), 5.11 (d, 1H), 5.35 (s, 1H), 6.06–6.13 (m, 1H), 6.40 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.43 (s, 1H), 7.13 (t, 1H), 7.47–7.50 (m, 1H), 7.89 (d, 1H), 9.58 (broad s, 1H), 9.90 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 86
4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.07 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.100 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.87 (t, 3H), 1.84–1.91 (m, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 4.70 (t, 2H), 6.89 (dd, 1H, J=2.59 and 8.39 Hz), 6.95 (s, 1H), 7.12 (t, 1H), 7.35 (d, 1H), 7.48 (d, 1H), 7.52 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 315 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.90 g, 0.3 mmol), boron tribromide (0.113 mL, 1.20 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.073 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.86 (t, 3H), 1.87 (m, 2H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 4.67–4.70 (m, 2H), 6.71 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.24 Hz), 6.76 (s, 1H), 7.11 (t, 1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 7.46 (d, 1H), 7.51 (d, 1H), 9.55 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 87
4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.1 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.44 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.20 mL, 2.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.232 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.53 (d, 6H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 5.03–5.08 (m, 1H), 6.63 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.39 Hz), 6.72 (s, 1H), 7.02–7.05 (m, 1H), 7.15–7.20 (m, 1H), 7.37–7.39 (m, 2H)


MS (ESI) m/z 315 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole (0.213 g, 0.68 mmol), boron tribromide (0.513 mL, 5.0 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.160 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.53 (s, 6H), 5.05–5.11 (m, 1H), 6.40 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.42 (s, 1H), 7.09–7.14 (m, 1H), 7.23–7.27 (m, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H), 7.77 (d, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 10.16 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 287 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 88
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 1-cyclopentyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.55 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 0.66 mmol) and cyclopentyl bromide (0.214 mL, 2.0 mmol) to give the title compound (0.234 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.67–1.70 (m, 2H), 1.84–1.87 (m, 2H), 2.08–2.16 (m, 4H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 5.23–5.26 (m, 1H), 6.64 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.39 Hz), 6.71 (s, 1H), 7.01–7.05 (m, 1H), 7.15–7.19 (m, 1H), 7.37 (d, 2H)


MS (ESI) m/z 341 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-cyclopentyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.225 g, 0.6 mmol), boron tribromide (0.5 mL, 5 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.147 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.68–1.75 (m, 2H), 1.81–1.98 (m, 2H), 1.99–2.10 (m, 2H), 2.13–2.19 (m, 2H), 5.25–5.31 (m, H), 6.40 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.42 (s, 1H), 7.09–7.13 (m, 1H), 7.23–7.27 (m, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H), 7.77 (d, 1H), 9.59 (broad s, 1H), 10.16 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 313 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 89
4-(7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.10 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.20 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.080 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.36 (d, 3H), 1.53 (d, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 4.46–4.51 (m, H), 6.73 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.24 Hz), 6.78 (s, 1H), 6.89–6.93 (m, 1H), 6.98–7.01 (m, 1H), 7.10 (d, 1H), 7.28 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 315 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazole (0.07 g, 0.22 mmol), boron tribromide (0.12 mL, 1.2 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.023 g) as a white solid.


mp>160° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.64 (d, 3H), 0.76 (d, 3H), 2.19–2.23 (m, 1H), 3.89–3.93 (m, 1H), 4.06–4.12 (m, 1H), 6.53 (dd, 1H, J=2.29–8.24 Hz), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.88–6.92 (m, 1H), 6.97–7.01 (m, 1H), 7.10–7.13 (m, 2H), 9.95 (broad s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 285 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 90
4-(2-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-2H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-di I
Step 1: 2-cyclopentyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.10 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.20 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.073 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): 61.55–1.65 (m, 2H), 1.88–1.98 (m, 4H), 2.09–2.19 (m, 2H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 4.65–4.68 (m, 1H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.78 s, 1H), 6.88–6.92 (m, 1H), 6.97–7.01 (m, 1H), 7.09 (d, 1H), 7.28 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 341 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(2-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-2H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-cyclopentyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-2H-indazole (0.062 g, 0.18 mmol), boron tribromide (0.12 mL, 1.2 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.025 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.55–1.66 (m, 2H), 1.86–1.98 (m, 4H), 2.11–2.24 (m, 2H), 4.70–4.81 (m, 1H), 6.40 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.24 Hz), 6.50 (s, 1H), 6.86–6.91 (m, 1H), 6.95–7.00 (m, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 7.09–7.14 (m, 1H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 9.97 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 311 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 91
4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.075 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.161) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.53 (d, 6H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 5.05–5.11 (m, 1H), 6.89 (dd, 1H, J=2.75 and 8.39 Hz), 6.95 (s, 1H), 7.07–7.11 (m, 1H), 7.21–7.25 (m, 1H), 7.40 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and8.09 Hz)


MS (ESI) m/z 297 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.151 g, 0.500 mmol), boron tribromide (0.118 mL, 1.25 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.144 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.52 (d, 6H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 5.04–5.09 (m, 1H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.59 and 8.24 Hz), 6.76 (s, 1H), 7.06–7.10 (m, 1H), 7.19–7.23 (m, 1H), 7.27 (d, 1H), 7.39 (d, 1H).


EXAMPLE 92
4-(7-fluoro-2-propyl-2H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2-propyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.150 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.025 g, 1.04 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0.075 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound (0.071 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.70 (t, 3H), 1.75–1.97 (m, 2H), 1.99 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 4.02–4.08 (m, 1H), 4.18–4.24 (m, 1H), 6.92–6.96 (m, 2H), 7.00–7.07 (m, 3H), 7.27 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 299 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-2-propyl-2H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2-propyl-2H-indazole (0.059 g, 0.20 mmol), boron tribromide (0.05 mL, 0.5 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.052 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.71 (t, 3H), 1.77–1.81 (m, 2H), 1.93 (s, 3H), 4.03–4.07 (m, 1H), 4.17–4.23 (m, 1H), 6.76 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.24 Hz), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.91–6.95 (m, 1H), 6.99–7.03 (m, 1H), 7.06 (d, 1H), 7.12 (d, 1H)


EXAMPLE 93
4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.10 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.20 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.279 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.84 (t, 3H), 1.85–1.90 (m, 2H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 6.89 (dd, 1H, J=2.59 and 8.39 Hz), 6.95 (s, 1H), 7.0–7.11 (m, 1H), 7.21–7.25 (m, 1H), 7.38 (d, 2H)


MS (ESI) m/z 297 [M−H]−. MS (ESI) m/z 299 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.268 g, 0.90 mmol), boron tribromide (0.275 mL, 2.90 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.252 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.84 (t, 3H), 1.85–1.89 (m, 2H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 4.46 (t, 2H), 6.70–6.72 (m, 1H), 6.76 (s, 1H), 7.07–7.09 (m, 1H), 7.20–7.24 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d, 1H), 7.37 (d, 1H), 9.53 (broad s, 1H).


EXAMPLE 94
4-(7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.10 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and 1-iodo-2-methylpropane (0.23 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.187 g) as a white solid.


mp 92–93° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.88 (d, 6H), 2.17–2.22 (m, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 4.29 (d, 2H), 6.63 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz) 6.72 (s, 1H), 7.02–7.06 (m, 1H), 7.16–7.20 (m, 1H), 7.37–7.39 (m, 2H)


MS (ESI) m/z 329 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazole (0.177 g, 0.5 mmol), boron tribromide (0.275 mL, 2.90 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.085 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.87 (s, 6H), 2.19–2.21 (m, 1H), 4.31 (d, 2H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.43 (s, 1H), 7.08–7.12 (m, 1H), 7.22–7.26 (m, 1H), 7.52 (d, 1H), 7.75 (d, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 10.08 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 95
4-(7-fluoro-2-isobutyl-2H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-2-isobutyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.10 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and 1-iodo-2-methylpropane (0.23 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.046 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.65 (d, 3H), 0.76 (d, 3H), 2.18–2.23 (m, 1H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.88–3.94 (m, 1H), 4.09–4.13 (m, 1H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.78 (s, 1H), 6.90–6.94 (m, 1H), 6.98–7.02 (m, 1H), 7.11 (d, 1H), 7.28 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 329 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-2-isobutyl-2H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-2-isobutyl-2H-indazole (0.036 g, 0.1 mmol), boron tribromide (0.083 mL, 0.9 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.024 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.64–0.65 (m, 3H), 0.75–0.77 (m, 3H), 2.16–2.35 (m, H), 4.07–4.08 (m, 2H), 4.40 (dd, 1H, J=2.29 and 8.39 Hz), 6.49 (s, 1H), 6.88–6.92 (m, 1H), 6.96–7.01 (m, 1H), 7.04 (d, 1H), 7.10–7.15 (m, 1H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 9.80 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 301 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 96
4-(7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol
Step 1: 7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 7-fluoro-3-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.20 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and 1-iodo-2-methylpropane (0.23 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.374 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.88 (d, 6H), 2.19–2.24 (m, H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 4.32 (d, 2H), 6.89 (dd, 1H, J=2.59 and 8.39 Hz), 6.95 (s, 1H), 7.07–7.11 (m, 1), 7.21–7.25)m, 1H), 7.38 (d, 2H)


MS (ESI) m/z313 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-3-methylphenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-3-(4-methoxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-1H-indazole (0.364 g, 1.2 mmol), boron tribromide (0.450 mL, 4.6 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.344 g) as a white solid.


mp 126–128° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.87 (d, 6H), 1.98–2.07(m, 1H), 2.23 (s, 1H), 4.30 (d, 2H), 6.71 (dd, 1H, J=2.59 and 8.24 Hz), 6.76 (s, 1H), 7.06–7.10 (m, 1H), 7.20–7.24 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d, 1H), 7.37 (d, 1H), 9.54 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 299 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 97
4-(2-allyl-7-fluoro-2H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 2-allyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.10 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and allyl bromide (0.173 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.067 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 4.82–4.87 (m, 2H), 4.98 (d, 1H), 5.12 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 10.23 Hz), 5.92–6.00 (m, 1H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz) 6.78 (s, 1H), 6.91–6.95 (m, 1H), 7.00–7.04 (m, 1H), 7.14 (d, 1H), 7.27 (d, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 313 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(2-allyl-7-fluoro-2H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-allyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-2H-indazole (0.057 g, 0.2 mmol), boron tribromide (0.150 mL, 1.6 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.023 g) as a white solid.


mp 69–70° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 4.81 (dd, 1H, J=1.68 and 6.87 Hz), 4.90–5.01 (m, 2H), 5.03–5.14 (m, 1H), 5.93–6.02 (m, 1H), 6.38–6.45 (m, 2H), 6.91–7.07 (m, 3H), 7.17 (d, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H), 9.88 (s, 1H)


MS (ESI) m/z 285 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 98
4-(1-allyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 1-allyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.10 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and allyl bromide(0.173 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.198 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 5.00 (dd, 1H, J=1.22 and 17.10 Hz), 5.12 (s, 2H), 5.15 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 10.23 Hz), 6.04–6.10 (m, 1H), 6.64 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.55 Hz), 6.72 (s, 1H), 7.04–7.08 (m, 1H), 7.17–7.21 (m, 1H), 7.39 (d, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z313 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(1-allyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 1-allyl-3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.187 g, 0.6 mmol), boron tribromide (0.362 mL, 3.80 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.157 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 4.99 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 17.1), 5.12 (d, 2H), 5.16 (dd, 1H, J=1.37 and 10.23 Hz), 6.04–6.12 (m, 1H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.43 (s, 1H), 7.09–7.13 (m, 1H), 7.23–7.27 (ml H), 7.51 (d, 1H), 7.75 (d, 1H), 9.59 (broad s, 1H), 10.03 (broad s, 1H);


MS (ESI) m/z 285 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 99
4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Step 1: 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indazole (0.300 g, 1.10 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.058 g, 1.50 mmol) and iodopropane (0.195 mL, 2.00 mmol) to give the title compound (0.343 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.72 (t, 3H), 1.78–1.85 (m, 2H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 4.08–4.12 (m, 1H), 4.16–4.19 (m, 1H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.78 (s, 1H), 6.90–6.94 (m, 1H), 6.98–7.02 (m, 1H), 7.11 (d, 1H), 7.28 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z315 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)benzene-13-diol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.332 g, 1.1 mmol), boron tribromide (0.830 mL, 8.8 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.303 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.85 (t, 3H), 1.84–1.89 (m, 2H), 4.47 (t, 2H), 6.39 (dd, 1H, J=2.44 and 8.39 Hz), 6.43 (s, 1H), 7.08–7.12 (m, 1H), 7.23–7.27(m, 1H), 7.52 (d, 1H), 7.75 (d, 1H), 9.59 (broad s, 1H), 10.07 (broad s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 285 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 100
7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-thien-3-yl-1H-indazole

A mixture of -chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (1.0 g, 3.93 mmol), 3-thienylboronic acid (1.0 g, 7.8 mmol), anhydrous copper(II)acetate (0.71 g, 3.9 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (1.36 mL, 7.8 mmol) in 50 mL CH2Cl2 was stirred at ambient temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was preabsorbed on silica gel and the absorbed solid purified by flash chromatography (hexane, EtOAc: 3:1) to give the product (0.15 g) as a white solid,


mp 111° C.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.83 (s, 3H), 7.11 (d, 2H), 7.29 (t, 1H), 7.37 (m, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H), 7.68 (m, 1H), 7.90 (d, 2H), 8.08 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 341 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C18H13ClN2OS: C, 63.43; H, 3.84; N, 8.22. Found: C, 63.29; H, 3.85; N, 7.88.


EXAMPLE 101
4-(7-chloro-1-thien-3-yl-1H-indazole-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from -chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-thien-3-yl-1H-indazole (0.19 g, 0.56 mmol), boron tribromide (0.021 mL, 2.25 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.045 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.93 (d 2H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 7.365 (dd, 1H), 7.54 (d, 1H), 7.67 (dd, 1H), 7.78 (d, 2H), 7.86 (dd, 1H), 8.06 (d, 1H), 9.75 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 325 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 102
methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-isopropyl-2H-indazole-7-carboxylate
Step 1: 2-isopropyl 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-2H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D step B from 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-1H-indazole (1.0 g, 3.4 mmol), sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.136 g, 3.4 mmol) and 2-iodopropane (0.34 mL, 3.4 mmol) to give the title compound (0.27 g) as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.48 (d, 6H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 4.81 (m, 1H), 7.14 (m, 3H), 7.48 (t, 1H), 2H), 7.63 (dd, 2H).


Step 2: methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-isopropyl-2H-indazole-7-carboxylate

Prepared according to Method D step C from 2-isopropyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-trifluoromethyl-2H-indazole (0.27 g, 0.81 mmol), boron tribromide (0.31 mL, 3.2 mmol) and 1.0 mL of cyclohexene. The reaction mixture was quenched with methanol and allowed to stand at ambient temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was preabsorbed on silica gel and purified by flash chromatography (hexane-EtOAc, 2:1) to give the product (0.13 g) as an buff colored solid.


mp 195–196° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.52 (d, 6H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 4.84 (m, 1H), 6.99 (d, 2H), 7.10 (t, 1H), 7.36 (d, 2H), 7.71 (d, 1H), 7.93 (d, 1H), 9.93 (s, 1H);


MS (APCI) m/z 311 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 103
4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole-7-yl]phenol
Step 1: 7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole

To a stirred solution of 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.10 g, 0.33 mmol) in anhydrous dioxane (3 mL) was added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (0.004 g, 0.0043 mmol) and 1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene HCl (0.0035 g, 0.0099 mmol). 4-Methoxyphenylmagnesium bromide (1.2 mL, 0.5M in diethyl ether) was added and the reaction mixture degassed. The reaction was heated to 80° C. for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was partitoned with 1N HCl and ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and brine. After drying (Na2SO4), the organic phase was concentrated in vacuo to yield crude title compound. The oil was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate, 5:1) to provide the title compound as a white solid (0.028 g).



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.487 (t, 3H), 1.43(m, 2H), 3.82 (s, 6H), 3.89 (m, 2H), 7.08 (m, 4H), 7.17 (m, 1H), 7.25 (m, 2H), 7.40 (d, 2H), 7.86 (d, 2H), 7.99 (d, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 373 [M+H]+.


Step 2: 4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole-7-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.04 g, 0.11 mmol), boron tribromide (0.04 mL, 0.43 mmol) and 0.1 mL of cyclohexene to give the product (0.029 g) as an light yellow solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.492 (t, 3H), 1.42 (m, 2H), 3.89 (m, 2H), 6.89 (m, 4H), 7.14 ( )m, 1H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d, 2H), 7.73 (d, 2H), 7.93 (d, 1H), 9.60 (s, 1H) 9.634 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 343 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 104
4-[7-(4-Fluorophenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl]phenol
Step 1: 7-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole

To a stirred solution of 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.247 g, 0.82 mmol) in anhydrous dioxane (6 mL) was added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (0.015 g, 0.016 mmol) and 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene HCl (0.014 g, 0.033 mmol). 4-Fluorophenylmagnesium bromide (0.74 mL, 1.48 mmol, 2M in diethyl ether) was added and the reaction heated to 80° C. for 18 hours. After this time an additional 50% of reagents were added and the reaction heated for an additional 18 hours. The reaction mixture was treated with 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer washed with water and saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution. After drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, the organic phase was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to yield crude title compound. The oil was purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (5/1) to provide the title compound as a white solid (0.139 g, 0.39 mmol, 47%).


Mp 110–111° C.;



1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 0.49 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 1.42 (q, 2H, J=14.6, 7.4 Hz), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.86 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.08 (d, 2H, J=8.2 Hz), 7.20–7.27 (m, 2H), 7.55 (d, 2H, J=6.0 Hz), 7.36 (t, 2H, J=8.5 Hz), 7.86 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 8.02 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 361 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C23 H21FN2O: C, 76.65; H, 5.87; N, 7.77. Found: C, 76.37; H, 5.82; N, 7.90.


Step 2: 4-[7-(4-Fluorophenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl]phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.125 g, 0.35 mmol), BBr3 (0.066 mL, 0.7 mmol) to give the title compound as a white solid (0.087 g, 0.25 mmol, 72%).


mp 201–202° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.49 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.42 (m, 2H, J=14.9, 7.4 Hz), 3.85 (t, 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 6.90 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz), 7.18-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.34 (t, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.53–7.56 (m, 2H), 7.86 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz), 8.00 (q, 1H, J=8.0, 1.0 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 347 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C22 H19FN2O.0.15 H2O: C, 75.69; H, 5.57; N, 8.02. Found: C, 75.49; H, 8.02.


EXAMPLE 105
4-(7-Morpholin-4-yl-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-7-morpholin-4-yl-1-propyl-1H-indazole

To a stirred solution of 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.218 g, 0.73 mmol) in anhydrous degassed dimethoxyethane (3 mL) was added morpholine (0.076 mL, 0.84 mmol) and sodium t-butoxide (0.098 g, 1.02 mmol). Tris(dibenzylidene-acetone)dipalladium(0) (0.010 g, 0.011 mmol) and 2-dicyclohexyl phosphino-2′-(N,N-dimethylamino)biphenyl (0.09 g, 0.23 mmol) were added and the reaction refluxed for 90 minutes. The reaction was cooled to room temperature and water added. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate and the organic layer washed with water and saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution. After drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, the organic phase was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to yield crude title compound. The oil was purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (5/1 to 3/1) to provide the title compound as a white solid (0.157 g, 0.45 mmol, 63%). An analytical sample was crystallized from hexane.


mp 86–87° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.86 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 1.82 (m, 2H, J=14.5, 7.2 Hz), 2.93–3.03 (m, 4H), 3.70–3.74 (m, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.91–3.93 (m, 2H), 4.63 (t, 2H, J=7.1 Hz), 7.06 (d, 2H, J=8.1 Hz), 7.18–7.25 (m, 2H), 7.72 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz), 7.82 (t, 2H, J=8.1 Hz),


MS (ESI) m/z 352 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C21H25N3O2: C, 71.77; H, 7.17; N, 11.96. Found: C, 71.43; H, 7.31; N, 11.95.


Step 2: 4-(7-Morpholin-4-yl-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-7-morpholin-4-yl-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.140 g, 0.4 mmol), BBr3 (0.076 mL, 0.8 mmol) to give title compound as a white solid which was recrystallized from ethyl acetate and hexane (0.05 g, 0.15 mmol, 37%).


mp 187–188° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.86 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.78–1.85 (m, 2H), 2.92–3.02 (m, 4H), 3.72 (t, 2H, J=10.6 Hz), 3.91 (d, 2H, J=10.7 Hz), 4.61 (t, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 6.88 (d, 2H), J=8.7 Hz), 7.12 (t, 1H, J=7.7 Hz), 7.17 (t, 1H, J=6.9 Hz), 7.70 (m, 3H), 9.60 (bd, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 336 [M−H]−.


Anal. calcd for C20H23N3O2.0.25 H2O: C, 70.26; H, 6.93; N, 12.29. Found: C, 70.37; H, 6.67; N, 12.25.


EXAMPLE 106
2-Chloro-4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)phenol
Step 1 (3-Chloro-2-fluororhenyl)(3-chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 3-chloro-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl-benzamide (3.7 g, 17.0 mmol) and bromo(3-chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)magnesium (100 mL, 2M in diethyl ether). The title compound was obtained as a white solid (2.3 g, 7.69 mmol, 45%).


mp 130–131° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.97 (s, 3H), 7.30 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.86 (t, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 7.53 (m, 1H), 7.72 (q, 1H, J=8.7, 0.9 Hz), 7.84 (m, 2H).


Anal. calcd for C14 H9Cl2FO2: C, 56.21; H, 3.03; N, 0.00. Found: C, 55.99; H, 2.81; N, 0.01.


Step 2: 7-Chloro-3-(3-chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D, Step A from (3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)(3-chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone (2.04 g, 6.82 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (2.5 mL), dimethylaminopyridine (0.97 g) and pyridine (12.5 mL). The title compound was obtained as a white solid and recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane (1.74 g, 5.94 mmol, 87%).


mp 198–199° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.93 (s, 3H), 7.21 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.30 (d, 1H, J=8.6Hz), 7.50 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.92 (dd, 1H, J=8.6, 2.1 Hz), 7.96 (d, 1H, J=1.7Hz), 8.00 (d, 1H, J=8.2).


MS (ESI) m/z 293 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C14H10Cl2N2O: C, 57.36; H, 3.44; N, 9.56. Found: C, 57.06; H, 3.49; N, 9.96.


Step 3: 7-chloro-3-(3-chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step B from 7-chloro-3-(3-chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (1.0 g, 3.4 mmol), sodium hydride (0.15 g, 60% in oil) in DMF followed by propyl bromide (0.4 mL). The title compound was obtained as an oil (0.94 g, 2.8 mmol, 82%).



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.89 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.87 (m, 2H), 4.71 (t, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.21 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.29 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz), 7.50 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), J=8.6,2.1 Hz), 7.90 (t, 1H, J=1.0 Hz), 7.99 (d, 1H, J=8.2);


MS (ESI) m/z 335 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C17H16Cl2N2O: C, 60.91; H, 4.81; N, 8.36. Found: C, 60.97; H, 4.78; N, 8.38.


Step 4: 2-Chloro-4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-Chloro-3-(3-chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.39 g, 1.18mmol), BBr3 (0.11 mL, 1.17 mmol) to give the title compound as a white solid (0.24 g, 0.75 mmol, 64%).


mp 145–146° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.88 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.88 (m, 2H), 4.70 (t, 2H, J=7.3Hz), 7.11 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (dd, 1H, J=8.2,7.5 Hz), 7.51 (dd, 1H, J=7.3 Hz and 0.9 Hz), 7.71 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 Hz and 2.1 Hz), 7.81 (t, 1H, J=1.1 Hz), 7.96 (dd, 1H, J=8.1 Hz and 0.8 Hz), 10.48 (bd, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 321 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C16H14Cl2N2O: C, 59.83; H, 4.39; N, 8.72. Found: C, 59.93; H, 4.21; N, 8.


EXAMPLE 107
4-(7-Chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-2-fluorophenyl 3,3-dimethylbutanoate
Step 1: (3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone

Prepared according to Method A step B from 3-chloro-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide (4.0 g, 18.4 mmol) and bromo(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)magnesium (100 mL, 2M in diethyl ether). The title compound was obtained as a white solid (1.65 g, 5.85 mmol, 32%).


mp 103–104° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.94 (s, 3H), 7.31 (t, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.39 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.51 (t, 1H, J=6.9 Hz), 7.56 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz), 7.65 (d, 1H, J=11.9 Hz), 7.83 (t, 1H, J=7.6 Hz).


MS (EI) m/z 282;


Anal. calcd for C14 H9ClF2O2: C, 59.49; H, 3.21; N, 0.00. Found: C, 59.12; H, 2.93; N, 0.04.


Step 2: 7-Chloro-3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D, Step A from (3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone (0.80 g, 2.83 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1 mL), dimethyl-aminopyridine (0.390 g) and pyridine (5 mL). The reaction mixture was combined with a previous batch at this stage and the title compound was obtained as a white solid and recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexane (1.30 g, 4.79 mmol, 83%).


mp 195–196° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 3.91 (s, 3H), 7.20 (t, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 7.31 (t, 1H, J=8.9 Hz), 7.50 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.75 (m, 2H), 8.00 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz), 13.71 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 275 [M−H]−.


Anal. calcd for C14 H10ClFN2O: C, 60.77; H,3.64N, 10.12. Found: C, 60.42; H, 3.56; N, 10.12.


Step 3: 7-Chloro-3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyyhenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step B from 7-Chloro-3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (1.0 g, 3.6 mmol), sodium hydride (0.16 g, 60% in oil) in DMF followed by propyl bromide (0.42 mL). The title compound was obtained as an oil (0.86 g, 2.7 mmol, 75%).


mp 58–59° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.89 (t, 3H, J=7.9 Hz), 1.88 (m, 2H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 4.71 (t, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.20 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.31 (t, 1H, J=8.9 Hz), 7.52 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 7.70 (m, 2H), 8.01 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 319 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C17 H16ClFN2O: C, 64.05; H, 5.06; N, 8.79. Found: C, 63.85; H, 4.75; N, 8.84.


Step 4: 4-(7-Chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-2-fluorophenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-Chloro-3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.26 g, 0.82 mmol), BBr3 (0.15 mL, 1.63 mmol) to give the title compound as a white solid (0.12 g, 0.39 mmol, 48%).


mp 134–135° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.88 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.86 (m, 2H), 4.70 (t, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.09 (t, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.18 (t, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 7.50 (d, 1H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.56 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.61 (dd, 1H, J=12.4, 2.0 Hz), 8.01 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz), 10.17 (bd, 1H.


MS (ESI) m/z 305 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C16H14ClFN2O: C, 63.06; H, 4.63; N, 9.19. Found: C, 62.76; H, 4.42 N, 9.22.


Step 5:-4-(7-Chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-2-fluorophenyl 3,3-dimethylbutanoate

To a solution of 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-2-fluorophenol (0.10 g, 0.33 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 mL) at −78° C. was added diisopropylethylamine (0.70 mL, 0.41 mmol), 3,3-dimethylbutanoyl chloride (0.05 mL, 0.35 mmol) and catalytic amount of 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine. The reaction was stirred at this temperature for 30 minutes. The mixture was diluted with dichloromethane and the organic layer washed with 1n hydrochloric acid solution, water and saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution. After drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, the organic phase was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to yield crude title compound. The oil was purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (5/1) to provide the title compound as a white solid (0.11 g, 0.27 mmol, 83%).


mp 58–59° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.10 (s, 9H), 4.74 (t, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.23 (t, 1H, J=7.9Hz), 7.42 (t, 1H, J=8.2 Hz), 7.55 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.85 (dd, 1H, J=11.4, 1.8 Hz), 8.07 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 403 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C22 H24ClFN2O2: C, 65.59; H, 6.00, N; 6.95. Found: C, 65.36; H, 6.14 N:6.91.


EXAMPLE 108
(7-Chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-2-fluorophenol
Step 1: 7-Chloro-1-cyclopentyl-3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole

Prepared according to Method D Step B from 7-chloro-3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.17 g, 0.61 mmol), sodium hydride (0.03 g, 60% in oil) in DMF followed by cyclopropyl bromide (0.07 mL). The title compound was obtained as a white solid (0.13 g, 0.38 mmol, 63%). The material was used directly in Step 2.


Step 2: (7-Chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)-2-fluorophenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 7-Chloro-1-cyclopentyl-3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (0.13 g, 0.38 mmol) and BBr3 (0.07 mL, 0.76 mmol) to give the title compound as a white solid (0.072 g, 0.22 mmol, 58%).


mp 150–151° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.70 (m, 2H), 1.90 (m, 2H), 2.13 (m, 4H), 5.82 (dd, 1H, J=13.7, 6.8 Hz), 7.10 (m, 1H), 7.18 (t, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 7.49 (dd, 1H, J=7.4, 0.7 Hz), 7.56 (dd, 1H, J=8.3, 1.3 Hz), 7.61 (dd, 1H, J=12.3, 1.9 Hz), 7.99 (d, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 10.11 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 329 [M−H]−.


Anal. calcd for C18H16ClFN2O: C, 65.36; H, 4.88; N, 8.47. Found: C, 65.19; H, 4.66 N; 8.12.


EXAMPLE 109
2-Fluoro-4-(7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazole-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 3-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazole

To a stirred solution of 7-chloro-3-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.38 g, 1.18 mmol) in anhydrous dioxane (6 mL) was added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (0.022 g, 0.024 mmol) and 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene HCl (0.02 g, 0.047 mmol). Phenylmagnesium bromide (0.71 mL, 1.40 mmol, 2M in diethyl ether) was added and the reaction heated to 80° C. for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was treated with 1 N hydrochloric acid solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer washed with water and saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution. After drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, the organic phase was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to yield crude title compound. The oil was purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (3/1) to provide the title compound as a white solid (0.28 g, 0.78 mmol, 66%). This material was used directly in step 2.


Step 2: 2-Fluoro-4-(7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

Prepared according to Method D step C from 3-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.28 g, 0.78 mmol), BBr3 (0.073 mL, 0.78 mmol) gave title compound as a white solid (0.156 g, 0.45 mmol, 58%).


mp 177–178° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.45 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.41 (m, 2H), 3.85 (t, 2H, J=7.5Hz), 7.10 (t, 1H, J=8.9 Hz), 7.18 (t, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 7.48–7.52 (m, 5H), 7.54–7.65 (m, 2H), 8.02 (dd, 1H, J=7.9, 0.9 Hz), 10.05 (bd, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 347 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C22H19FN2O.0.15 CHCl3: C, 73.03; H, 5.30; N, 7.69. Found: C, 73.16; H, 4.99 N, 7.89.


EXAMPLE 110
4-(7-phenyl-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-phenyl-2-propyl-2H-indazole

To a stirred solution of 7-Chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propyl-2H-indazole (0.200 g, 0.66 mmol) in anhydrous dioxane (6 mL) was added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (0.0128 g, 0.013 mmol) and 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene.HCl (0.011 g, 0.07 mmol). Phenylmagnesium bromide (0.4 mL, 1.20 mmol, 3M in diethyl ether) was added and the reaction heated to 80° C. for 3 hours. After this time an additional equivalent of reagents was added and the reaction heated for an additional 18 hours. The reaction mixture was treated with 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer washed with water and saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution. After drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, the organic phase was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to yield crude title compound. The oil was purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (5/1) to provide the title compound as a white solid (0.178 g, 0.52 mmol, 78%).


mp 128–129° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ0.77 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.86 (q, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 3.86 (s, 3H), 4.36 (t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.13 (t, 1H, J=6.9 Hz), 7.17 (d, 2H, J=6.8 Hz), 7.37 (t, 1H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.50 (m, 6H), 8.09 (d, 2H, J=7.8 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 343 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C23H22N2O: C, 80.67; H, 6.48; N, 8.18. Found: C, 80.99; H, 6.33; N, 8.28.


Step 2: 4-(7-phenyl-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

To a solution of 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-phenyl-2-propyl-2H-indazole (0.140 g, 0.43 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) was added BBr3 (0.081 mL, 0.865 mmol) at −78° C. The solution was stirred for 15 minutes and allowed to stand overnight in the refrigerator. The reaction was quenched with NH4OH (10 mL) and extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was washed with water and dried (MgSO4). The reaction was purified by flash chromatography (5/1 hexane/ethyl Acetate) to give the title compound as a white solid (0.066 g, 0.15 mmol, 34%).


mp 207–208° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.78 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 1.86 (q, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 4.35 (t, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 6.99 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.12 (t, 1H, 7.6 Hz), 7.45 (m, 7H), 8.09 (d, 2H, J=7.9 Hz), 9.90 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 329 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C22H20N2O.0.10 H2O: C, 80.02; H, 6.17; N, 8.48. Found: C, 79.73; H, 6.08 N, 8.62.


EXAMPLE 111
4-(7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol
Step 1: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazole

To a stirred solution of 7-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.600 g, 0.1.98 mmol) in anhydrous dioxane (8 mL) was added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (0.036 g, 0.04 mmol) and 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene HCl (0.036 g, 0.08 mmol). Phenylmagnesium bromide (1.18 mL, 3.56 mmol, 3M in diethyl ether) was added and the reaction heated to 80° C. for 3 hours. After this time an additional equivalent of reagents was added and the reaction heated for an additional 18 hours. The reaction mixture was treated with 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer washed with water and saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution. After drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, the organic phase was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to yield crude title compound. The oil was purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (5/1) to provide the title compound as a white solid (0.405 g, 1.18 mmol, 59%).


mp 58–59° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.45 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 1.40 (q, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 3.82 (m, 5H) 7.09 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.22 (m, 2H), 7.51 (m, 5H), 7.86 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz), 8.01 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 343 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C23H22N2O.0.15 H2O: C, 80.04; H, 6.51; N, 8.12. Found: C, 79.75; H, 6.32 N, 8.16.


Step 2: 4-(7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol

To a solution of 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazole (0.375 g, 1.09 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (15 mL) was added BBr3 (0.207 mL, 2.19 mmol) at −78° C. The solution was stirred for 15 minutes and allowed to stand overnight in the refrigerator. The reaction was quenched with NH4OH (20 mL) and extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was washed with water and dried (MgSO4). The reaction was purified by flash chromatography (5/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) to give the title compound as a white solid (0.147 g, 0.45 mmol, 41%).


mp 171–172° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): 0.45 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 1.40 (q, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 3.83 (t, 2H, J=7.5 Hz), 6.91 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.20 (m, 2H), 7.51 (m, 5H), 7.74 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, 7.99 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 9.63 (s, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 329 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C22H20N2O.0.05 H2O: C, 80.24; H, 6.15; N, 8.51. Found: C, 79.89; H, 6.11 N, 8.42.


General Method E 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenolic ester

To a stirred solution of 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (1 equivalent) and diisopropylethyl amine (1 equivalent) in CH2Cl2 (0.2 molar) was added 1 equivalent of an acid chloride. The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with additional CH2Cl2 and washed with 1 N HCl. The organic phase was filtered through a plug of silica gel and concentrated to an oil. The crystalline ester was obtained with the appropriate solvent


EXAMPLE 112
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl pivalate

Prepared according to Method E from 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol), pivaloyl chloride (0.148 mL, 1.2 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethyl-amine (0.21 mL, 1.2 mmol) to give 0.31 g of the title compound as a white solid, mp 105° C.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.328 (s, 9H), 1.715 (m, 2H), 1.895 (m, 2H), 2.15 (m, 4H), 5.299 (m, 1H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d, 2H), 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 7.96 (d, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 381 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 113
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl 3,3-dimethylbutanoate

Prepared according to Method E from 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol), 3,3-dimethylbutanoyl chloride (0.167 mL, 1.2 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.21 mL, 1.2 mmol) to give 0.347 g of the title compound as a white solid, mp 74–75° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.103 (s, 9H), 1.718 (m, 2H), 1.897 (m, 2H), 2.157 (m, 4H), 2.5 (s, 2H), 5.30 (m, 1H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d, 2H), 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 7.97 (d, 2H.


MS (ESI) m/z 395 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 114
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl acetate

Prepared according to Method E from 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol), acetyl chloride (0.086 mL, 1.2 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.21 mL, 1.2 mmol) to give 0.31 g to the title compound as a white solid, mp 90–91° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.714 (m, 2H), 1.89 (m, 2H), 2.15 (m, 4H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 5.297 (m, 1H), 7.188 (m, 1H), 7.28 (m, 3H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 7.97 (d, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 339 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 115
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl propionate

Prepared according to Method E from 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol), propanoyl chloride (0.105 mL, 1.2 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.21 mL, 1.2 mmol) to give 0.284 g to the title compound as a white solid, mp 60–61° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.154 (t, 3H), 1.712 (m, 2H), 1.892 (m, 2H), 2.15 (m, 4H), 2.63 (q, 2H), 5.298 (m, 1H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.27 (m, 3H), 7.86 (d, 1H), 7.96 (d, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 353 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 116
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycylglycinate

A solution of 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol), N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycylglycine (0.232 g, 1.0 mmol), N,N-dicylohexylcarbodiimide (0.206 g, 1.0 mmol) and DMAP (0.122 g, 1.0 mmol) in 10 mL of CH2Cl2 was stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with CH2Cl2 and filtered through a plug of silica gel. The gel was rinsed with additional CH2Cl2. The combined filtrates were concentrated in vacuo to give 0.35 g to the title compound as a white solid, mp 103–104° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.368 (s, 9H), 1.716 (m, 2H), 1.895 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H), 3.62 (d, 2H), 4.15 (d, 2H), 5.30 (m, 1H), 7.06 (m, 1H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.27 (m, 3H) 7.86 (d, 1H), 7.98 (d, 2H), 8.38 (m, 1H).


MS (ESI) m/z 511 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C27H31FN4O5: C, 63.52; H, 6.12; N, 10.97; Found: C, 63.37; H, 6.29. N, 11.01.


EXAMPLE 117
1-tert-butyl 5-[4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl] N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-glutamate

A solution of 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol), 1-t-butyl-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-glutamate (0.303 g, 1.0 mmol), N,N-dicylohexylcarbodiimide (0.206 g, 1.0 mmol) and DMAP (0.122 g, 1.0 mmol) in 10 mL of CH2Cl2 was stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with CH2Cl2 and filtered through a plug of silica gel. The gel was rinsed with additional CH2Cl2. The combined filtrates were concentrated in vacuo to give 0.39 g to the title compound as a white solid.


mp 92–93° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.40 (d, 18H), 1.717 (m, 2H), 1.90 (m, 2H), 2.05 (m, 1H), 2.15 (m, 4H), 2.69 (m, 2H), 3.93 ( m, 1H), 5.30 (m, 1H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.28 (m, 3H), 7.87 (d, 1H), 7.97 (d, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 582 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C32H40FN3O6: C, 66.08; H, 6.93; N, 7.22. Found: C, 65.98; H, 7.02 N, 7.34.


EXAMPLE 118
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl ethylcarbamate

A solution of 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol) and ethyl isocyanate (0.080 mL, 1.0 mmol) in 10 mL of dioxane was heated at 80° C. for 48 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was crystallized from EtOAc/hexane to give 0.275 g of the title compound as a white solid.


mp 159–160° C.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.09 (dt, 3H), 1.713 (m, 2H), 1.892 (m, 2H), 2.15 (m, 4H), 3.112 (m, 2H), 5.294 (m, 1H), 7.17 (m, 1H), 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.79 (m, 1H), 7.84 (d, 1H 7.91 (m, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 368 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C21H22FN3O2: C, 68.65; H, 6.04; N, 11.44. Found: C, 68.40; H, 5.87; N, 11.37.


EXAMPLE 119
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl tert-butylcarbamate

A solution of 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol) and t-butyl isocyanate (0.114 mL, 1.0 mmol) in 10 mL of dioxane was heated at 80° C. for 48 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was crystallized from EtOAc/hexane to give 0.195 g of the title compound as a white solid.


mp 157° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.295 (s, 9H), 1.712 (m, 2H), 1.898 (m, 2H), 2.15 (m, 4H), 4.15 (d, 2H), 5.294 (m, 1H), 7.06 (m, 1H), 7.18 (m, 1H), 7.22 (d, 2H), 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.84 (d, 1H), 7.91 (d, 2H).


MS (ESI) m/z 396 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C23H26FN3O2: C, 69.85; H, 6.63; N, 10.63. Found: C, 70.21; H, 6.82; N, 10.63.


EXAMPLE 120
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl ethyl hydrogen phosphate

A solution of 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol), ethyl dichlorophosphate (0.13 mL, 1.1 mmol), and lithiumhexamethyldisilazide (0.183 g, 1.1 mmol) in 10 mL of THF was stirred for 1 hour at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was quenched with H2O and concentrated in vacuo. The residues were purified by reversed phase HPLC (Column: HS Hyperprep C18 8 u ID 22 mm; solvent gradient 40% to 100% acetonitrile (0.1% TFA) in H2O; flowrate 10 mL/min) to give 0.065 g of the title compound as a white solid.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 1.12 (m, 3H), 1.706 (m, 2H), 1.893 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H), 3.38 (m, 2H), 5.27 (m, 1H), 7.14 (m, 1H), 7.28 (m, 3H), 7.82 (m, 3H).


MS (ESI) m/z 403 [M−H]−.


EXAMPLE 121
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl phenyl hydrogen phosphate

A solution of 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.30 g, 1.0 mmol), phenyl dichlorophosphate (0.211 mL, 1.1 mmol), and lithiumhexamethyidisilazide (0.183 g, 1.1 mmol) in 10 mL of THF was stirred for 1 hour at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was quenched with H2O and concentrated in vacuo. The residues were purified by reversed phase HPLC (Column: HS Hyperprep C18 8 u ID 22 mm; solvent gradient 40% to 100% acetonitrile (0.1% TFA) in H2O; flowrate 10 mL/min) to give 0.120 g of the title compound as an oil.



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ δ 1.16 (m, 3H), 1.70 (m, 2H), 1.89 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H), 5.28 (m, 1H), 7.06 (m, 1H), 7.18 (m, 3H), 7.23–7.34 (m, 5H), 7.84 (m, 3H).


MS (ESI) m/z 453 [M+H]+.


EXAMPLE 122
4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl 3,3-dimethylbutanoate

To a solution of 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.100 g, 0.35 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethyl amine (0.5 g, 0.38 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) was added dropwise tert-butylacetyl chloride (0.051 g, 0.38 mmol). The solution was allowed to stir overnight at room temperature. Water was added and the solution was extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was washed with brine and dried (MgSO4). The product was purified by flash chromatography (5/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) to yield a white solid (0.098 g, 72%).


mp 71–72° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.89 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 1.09 (s, 9H), 1.88 (q, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 4.72 (t, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.22 (t, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 7.26 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.53 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 7.95 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.02 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz)


MS (ESI) m/z 385 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C22H25ClN2O2: C, 68.65; H, 6.55; N, 7.28. Found: C, 68.78; H, 6.42; N, 7.29.


EXAMPLE 123
4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl propionate

To a solution of 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol (0.100 g, 0.35 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethyl amine (0.5 g, 0.38 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (5 mL) was added dropwise propionyl chloride (0.035 g, 0.38 mmol). The solution was allowed to stir overnight at room temperature. Water was added and the solution was extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was washed with brine and dried (MgSO4). The product was purified by flash chromatography (5/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) to yield a white solid (0.106 g, 88%).


mp 66–67° C.;



1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 0.89 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 1.15 (t, 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.88 (q, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 2.64 (q, 2H, J=7.5 Hz), 4.72 (t, 2H, J=7.3 Hz), 7.21 (t, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 7.28 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.53 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 7.94 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 8.03 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz).


MS (ESI) m/z 343 [M+H]+.


Anal. calcd for C19H19ClN2O2: C, 66.57; H, 5.59; N, 8.17. Found: C, 66.57; H, 5.64; N, 8.11.


EXAMPLES 124 to 224
Library synthesis of 4-(substituted-indazol-3-yl)-phenols

To the (substituted-2-fluorobenzyl-)4-methoxyphenyl)methanone (˜0.075 mmol) was added a solution of a substituted-hydrazine (0.60 mL, 0.25mmol, 3 eq) in pyridine (6 hydrazines: methyl, butyl, benzyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, and hydrazine). The vials were heated for 6 days at 80° C. The pyridine was evaporated in vacuo and the residue partitioned with 1 mL EtOAc and H2O. The EtOAc layer was concentrated in vacuo to provide the intermediate substituted-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-indazoles.


The 4-(substituted-indazol-3-yl)-phenols were obtained by treatment of a solution of substituted 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-indazoles in 0.7 mL of CH2Cl2/cyclohexene, (6:1, v/v) at −30° C. with boron tribromide (0.8 mL). Allowed to warm to ambient temperature over 5 hours. Quenched with 0.2 mL methanol and diluted with 2 mL CH2Cl2. The organic phases were washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO3 and concentrated in vacuo. The residues were purified by HPLC and plated as a solution in 0.8 mL of DMSO.


Table 2 is a summary of the examples prepared.













Example #
Chemical Name







124
4-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


125
4-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


126
4-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


127
4-[1-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]benzene-1,3-diol


128
4-(6-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


129
4-[1-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


130
4-(H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


131
4-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


132
4-(7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


133
4-(5-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


134
4-(6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


135
4-[7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


136
4-[6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


137
4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


138
4-[6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-diol


139
4-(1-butyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


140
4-(1-benzyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


141
4-(1-benzyl-6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


142
4-(1-benzyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


143
4-[1-benzyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-



1,3-diol


144
4-[1-benzyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-



1,3-diol


145
4-(1-benzyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


146
4-(1-benzyl-6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


147
4-[1-benzyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


148
4-[1-benzyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


149
4-(1-benzyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol


150
4-[1-benzyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


151
4-(1-benzyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol


152
4-(1-benzyl-6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol


153
4-(1-benzyl-6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-



1,2-diol


154
4-(1-benzyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


155
4-(1-benzyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


156
4-(1-benzyl-6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


157
4-[1-benzyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]benzene-1,2-diol


158
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


159
4-[6-chloro-5-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]phenol


160
4-[7-chloro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


161
4-[6-chloro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


162
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]phenol


163
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]phenol


164
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol


165
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]phenol


166
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]-benzene-1,2-diol


167
4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-



diol


168
4-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


169
4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


170
4-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol


171
4-[1-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


172
4-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-di


173
4-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


174
4-(7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


175
4-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


176
4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-



diol


177
4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


178
4-[1-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-



diol


179
4-(H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol


180
4-(1-butyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


181
4-(1-butyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


182
4-[1-benzyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-



diol


183
4-(1-benzyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol


184
4-(1-benzyl-5-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


185
4-(1-benzyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


186
4-(1-benzyl-5-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


187
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]-benzene-1,3-diol


188
4-[7-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


189
4-[5-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


190
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-5-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-



diol


191
4-[7-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-



diol


192
4-[5-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-



diol


193
4-[6-chloro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-



diol


194
4-[6-chloro-5-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]benzene-1,2-diol


195
4-[6-chloro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-



diol


196
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]-benzene-1,2-diol


197
4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]-benzene-1,2-diol


198
4-[1-butyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


199
4-(1-butyl-6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


200
4-(7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


201
4-[7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-diol


202
4-(1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


203
4-(7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


204
4-(7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


205
4-[1-butyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-



diol


206
4-[1-butyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


207
4-[1-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-



diol


208
4-(5-chloro-6-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


209
4-(5-chloro-6-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-



diol


210
4-[5-chloro-6-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]phenol


211
4-[5-chloro-6-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]benzene-1,2-diol


212
4-[5-chloro-6-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-



yl]benzene-1,2-diol


213
4-(5-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


214
4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-diol


215
4-(6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


216
4-(1-butyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


217
4-(1-butyl-5-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


218
4-(1-butyl-5-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


219
4-[1-butyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


220
4-(1-butyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


221
4-[1-butyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-



diol


222
4-(1-butyl-6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol


223
4-(1-benzyl-5-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


224
4-(1-benzyl-5-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-



diol









Table 3 is a summary of structure elucidation via exact mass (ESI_FT)



















Exact m/z
Exptl. m/z
Error



Example #
[M + H]1+
[M + H]1+
(mmu)





















124
225.10224
225.10233
0.09



125
277.05385
277.05385
0



126
259.06327
259.06327
0



127
309.08454
309.08466
0.12



128
259.06327
259.0633
0.03



129
293.08963
293.08954
−0.09



130
211.08659
211.08665
0.06



131
263.0382
263.03826
0.06



132
245.04762
245.04767
0.05



133
229.07717
229.0773
0.13



134
245.04762
245.04767
0.05



135
279.07398
279.07396
−0.02



136
279.07398
279.07399
0.01



137
279.07398
279.07393
−0.05



138
295.06889
295.06901
0.12



139
267.14919
267.14917
−0.02



140
301.13354
301.13353
−0.01



141
353.08515
353.08525
0.1



142
335.09457
335.09438
−0.19



143
385.11584
385.11551
−0.33



144
385.11584
385.11551
−0.33



145
319.12412
319.12405
−0.07



146
335.09457
335.09443
−0.14



147
369.12093
369.12078
−0.15



148
369.12093
369.12068
−0.25



149
351.08949
351.08953
0.04



150
369.12093
369.1208
−0.13



151
335.11904
335.11887
−0.17



152
351.08949
351.08962
0.13



153
369.08006
369.07998
−0.08



154
351.08949
351.08951
0.02



155
335.11904
335.11894
−0.1



156
351.08949
351.08967
0.18



157
385.11584
385.11553
−0.31



158
255.11281
255.11256
−0.25



159
307.06441
307.06443
0.02



160
289.07384
289.07383
−0.01



161
289.07384
289.07383
−0.01



162
323.10019
323.10011
−0.08



163
323.10019
323.10005
−0.14



164
271.10772
271.10774
0.02



165
323.10019
323.10012
−0.07



166
339.09511
339.09496
−0.15



167
309.08454
309.08475
0.21



168
243.09282
243.09295
0.13



169
293.08963
293.08973
0.1



170
275.05819
275.05851
0.32



171
293.08963
293.08973
0.1



172
259.08774
259.08791
0.17



173
275.05819
275.05852
0.33



174
259.08774
259.08792
0.18



175
259.08774
259.08794
0.2



176
309.08454
309.08462
0.08



177
255.11281
255.11298
0.17



178
309.08454
309.08468
0.14



179
227.08151
227.08172
0.21



180
301.11022
301.11036
0.14



181
317.10514
317.10528
0.14



182
385.11584
385.11582
−0.02



183
317.12846
317.12883
0.37



184
315.14919
315.14935
0.16



185
317.12846
317.12864
0.18



186
335.11904
335.11914
0.1



187
339.09511
339.09539
0.28



188
273.10339
273.10348
0.09



189
273.10339
273.10355
0.16



190
285.12337
285.1236
0.23



191
289.0983
289.09838
0.08



192
289.0983
289.09856
0.26



193
305.06875
305.06891
0.16



194
323.05933
323.05956
0.23



195
305.06875
305.06899
0.24



196
339.09511
339.0951
−0.01



197
339.09511
339.09531
0.2



198
335.13658
335.13639
−0.19



199
301.11022
301.1101
−0.12



200
243.09282
243.0928
−0.02



201
295.06889
295.06881
−0.08



202
227.08151
227.08147
−0.04



203
229.07717
229.07713
−0.04



204
261.04254
261.04254
0



205
351.13149
351.13146
−0.03



206
335.13658
335.13644
−0.14



207
309.08454
309.08445
−0.09



208
277.05385
277.05382
−0.03



209
293.04876
293.0487
−0.06



210
307.06441
307.0644
−0.01



211
323.05933
323.05923
−0.1



212
245.07209
245.07209
0



213
279.03311
279.03311
0



214
295.06889
295.06882
−0.07



215
261.04254
261.04252
−0.02



216
301.13469
301.13463
−0.06



217
319.1008
319.10068
−0.12



218
335.09571
335.09564
−0.07



219
335.13658
335.13655
−0.03



220
285.13977
285.13964
−0.13



221
351.13149
351.13147
−0.02



222
317.10514
317.10509
−0.15



223
353.08515
353.08514
−0.01



224
369.0801
369.0802
0.14










EXAMPLES 225 to 267
Library synthesis of 4-(7-substituted-indazol-3-yl)-phenols

Under an atmosphere of argon, a series of 2 dram vials were charged with 1-substituted-7-bromo-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-indazole (0.05 mL of 2M solution in dioxane, 0.10 mmol), substituted boronic acid (0.15 mL of 1.0 M sol'n in dioxane, 0.15 mmol), sodium carbonate (0.1 mL aqueous solution) and tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium (0) (0.025 mL of 0.1 M solution in dioxane). The vials were heated at 85° C. for 6 hours. The reaction mixtures were partitioned with 3 mL EtOAc and 2 mL of 0.5N NaOH. The EtOAc layer was concentrated in vacuo to provide the indazole intermediate 1,7-disubstituted-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-indazoles.


The 4-(1,7-disubstituted-indazol-3-yl)-phenols were obtained by treatment of a solution of 4-(1,7-disubstituted-indazol-3-yl)-phenols in 0.7 mL of CH2Cl2/cyclohexene, (6:1, v/v) at −30° C. with boron tribromide (0.8 mL). Allowed to warm to ambient temperature over 5 hours. Quenched with 0.2 mL methanol and diluted with 2 mL CH2Cl2. The organic phases were washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO3 and concentrated in vacuo. The residues were purified by HPLC and plated as a solution in 0.8 mL of DMSO.


Table 4 is a summary of the examples prepared.













Example #
Chemical Name







225
4-{1-isopropyl-7-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-



yl}-phenol


226
4-(1-isopropyl-7-thien-3-yl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


227
4-(1-isopropyl-7-thien-2-yl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


228
4-{1-isopropyl-7-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-



yl}phenol


229
4-{7-[(E)-hept-1-enyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl}phenol


230
4-{7-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-



yl}-phenol


231
4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-



1,2-diol


232
4-[7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


233
4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


234
4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


235
4-[1-isopropyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


236
4-(1-isopropyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


237
4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-



yl}-phenol


238
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-thien-2-yl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


239
4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-



yl}phenol


240
4-[1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-7-



yl]benzene-1,2-diol


241
4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


242
4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-



yl]phenol


243
4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


244
4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(2-furyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


245
4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol


246
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol


247
4-(1-isopropyl-7-thien-3-yl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol


248
4-{7-[(E)-hept-1-enyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-



methyl-phenol


249
4-{7-[14-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-



yl}-3-methylphenol


250
4-[3-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-7-



yl]-benzene-1,2-diol


251
4-[7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-



methylphenol


252
4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-



methyl-phenol


253
4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methyl-



phenol


254
4-[7-(2-furyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol


255
4-[1-isopropyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methyl-



phenol


256
4-[1-isopropyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methyl-



phenol


257
4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-



yl}-3-methylphenol


258
4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[(E)-hept-1-enyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-



methyl-phenol


259
4-[1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-7-



yl]benzene-1,2-diol


260
4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-



methyl-phenol


261
4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-



methyl-phenol


262
4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-



methyl-phenol


263
4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(2-furyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol


264
4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-



methyl-phenol


265
4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol


266
4-[7-(1-benzothien-2-yl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-



methylphenol


267
4-[7-(2-furyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol









Table 5 is a summary of structure elucidation via exact mass (ESI_FT)



















Exact m/z
Exptl. m/z
Error



Example #
[M + H]1+
[M + H]1+
(mmu)





















225
397.1522
397.1521
−0.1



226
335.1213
335.1212
−0.03



227
335.1213
335.1212
−0.04



228
375.1526
375.1525
−0.04



229
349.2274
349.2276
0.11



230
359.1754
359.1754
−0.02



231
361.1547
361.1547
0.06



232
357.1961
357.1962
0.04



233
405.1961
405.1961
−0.04



234
363.1259
363.1259
0.06



235
343.1805
343.1806
0.08



236
329.1648
329.1649
0.03



237
423.1679
423.1678
−0.12



238
361.1369
361.137
0.05



239
401.1682
401.1681
−0.09



240
387.1703
387.1703
−0.05



241
383.2118
383.2118
−0.02



242
431.2118
431.2117
−0.07



243
389.1415
389.1415
−0.05



244
345.1598
345.1598
0.07



245
369.1961
369.1961
−0.06



246
355.1805
355.1805
0



247
349.1369
349.137
0.08



248
363.2431
363.2432
0.08



249
373.1911
373.1911
0.01



250
375.1703
375.1704
0.06



251
371.2118
371.2118
0.02



252
419.2118
419.2117
−0.06



253
377.1415
377.1416
0.11



254
333.1598
333.1599
0.09



255
357.1961
357.1962
0.06



256
343.1805
343.1806
0.12



257
415.1839
415.1838
−0.02



258
389.2587
389.2587
−0.04



259
401.186
401.186
0



260
397.2274
397.2274
−0.05



261
445.2274
445.2274
0



262
403.1572
403.1572
−0.01



263
359.1754
359.1754
0.02



264
383.2118
383.2117
−0.11



265
369.1961
369.196
−0.16



266
425.1682
425.168
−0.18



267
319.1441
319.1441
−0.05









Claims
  • 1. A compound of formulae I or II having the structure
  • 2. The compound according to claim 1, wherein R1 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3–8 carbon atoms, or cycloalkenyl of 4–8 carbon atoms;R2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy of 1–6 carbon atoms, or halogen;R7 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CO2R11, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, or arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms;R9 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CO2R11, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, or arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms;or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof.
  • 3. The compound according to claim 2, wherein R1 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3–8 carbon atoms, or cycloalkenyl of 4–8 carbon atoms;R2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, or hydroxy;R9 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, trifluoromethyl, —CO2R11, aryl of 6–20 carbon atoms, or arylalkyl of 7–26 carbon atoms;R10 is hydrogen;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
  • 4. The compound according to claim 3, wherein R1 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms or alkenyl of 2–7 carbon atoms;R9 is alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, or trifluoromethyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
  • 5. A compound, which is a) 4-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;b) 4-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;d) 4-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;e) 4-(6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;f) 4-(1-butyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;g) 4-(1-benzyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;h) 4-[1-benzyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;i) 4-(1-benzyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;j) 4-[1-benzyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;k) 4-(1-benzyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;l) 1-(4-(1-benzyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-1,3-benzenediol;m) 4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;n) 4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;o) 4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;p) 4-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;q) 4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;r) 4-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;s) 4-[1-methyl-S-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;t) 4-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;u) 4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;v) 4-(1-butyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;w) 4-[1-benzyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;x) 4-(1-benzyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;y) 4-[7-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;z) 4-[5-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;aa) 4-[1-(2-chlorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;bb) 4-[6-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;cc) 4-[6-hydroxy-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;dd) 4-{6-hydroxy-1-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}benzene-1,3-diol;ee) 4-[1-(3-bromophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;ff) 4-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;gg) 4-[3-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-1-yl]benzonitrile;hh) 4-[1-(3-chlorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;ii) 4-(1-ethyl-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;jj) 4-(6-hydroxy-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;kk) 4-(1-butyl-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;ll) 4-(1-cyclohexyl-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;mm) 4-[6-hydroxy-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;nn) 4-[1-(3-fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;oo) 4-[6-hydroxy-1-(4-methyiphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;pp) 4-[1-(2-fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;qq) 4-[6-hydroxy-1-(3-methyiphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;rr) 4-(7-chloro-1-cyclohexyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;ss) 4-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;tt) 4-[1-cyclohexyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;uu) 4-(7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;vv) 4-[1-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;ww) 4-{6-hydroxy-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}benzene-1,3-diol;xx) 4-[6-hydroxy-1-(3-nitrophenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;yy) 4-[6-hydroxy-1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;zz) 4-{6-hydroxy-1-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}benzene-1,3-diol;aaa) 4-(7-methyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;bbb) 4-(1-isopropyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;ccc) 4-(7-chloro-1-pentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;ddd) 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;eee) 4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;fff) 4-[1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;ggg) 4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;hhh) 4-[1propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;iii) 4-(7-methyl-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;jjj) 4-[2-isopropyl-7-methyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;kkk) 4-(7-chloro-2-pentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;lll) 4-(7-chloro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;mmm) 4-(7-chloro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;nnn) 4-[1-butyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;ooo) 4-(1-butyl-6-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;ppp) 4-(7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;qqq) 4-(1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,2-diol;rrr) 4-(7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;sss) 4-[1-butyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;ttt) 4-(1-cyclohexyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;uuu) 4-(1-allyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;vvv) 4-(1-allyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;www) 4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;xxx) 4-(7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;yyy) 4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;zzz) 4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;aaaa) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;bbbb) 4-[1-butyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;cccc) 4-(1-butyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;dddd) 4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;eeee) 4-(7-chloro-2-cyclopentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;ffff) 4-(2-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;gggg) 4-(7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;hhhh) 4-(7-fluoro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;iiii) 4-[7-fluoro-1-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;jjjj) 4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;kkkk) 3-methyl-4-[1-propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;llll) 4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;mmmm) 4-[1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;nnnn) 4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;oooo) 4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]-1,3-benzenediol;pppp) 4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;qqqq) 4-(7-chloro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;rrrr) 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;ssss) 4-(7-chloro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;tttt) 4-(1-allyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;uuuu) 4-(2-allyl-7-chloro-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;vvvv) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-2-methylphenol;wwww) 4-(7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;xxxx) 4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;yyyy) 4-(1-allyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;zzzz) 4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;ccccc) 4-{1-isopropyl-7-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}phenol;ddddd) 4-{7-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl}phenol;eeeee) 4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;fffff) 4-[7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;ggggg) 4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;hhhhh) 4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;iiiii) 4-[1-isopropyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;jjjjj) 4-(1-isopropyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;kkkkk) 4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}phenol;mmmmm) 4-[1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;nnnnn) 4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;ooooo) 4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;qqqqq) 4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;rrrrr) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;ttttt) 4-{7-[(1E)-hept-1-enyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-methylphenol;uuuuu) 4-{7-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-methylphenol;vvvvv) 4-[3-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;wwwww) 4-[7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;xxxxx) 4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;yyyyy) 4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;aaaaaa) 4-[1-isopropyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;bbbbbb) 4-(1-isopropyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;cccccc) 4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-methylphenol;dddddd) 4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[(1E)-hept-1-enyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-methylphenol;eeeeee) 4-[1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;ffffff) 4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;gggggg) 4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;hhhhhh) 4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;jjjjjj) 4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;kkkkkk) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;nnnnnn) 4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;oooooo) 4-(7-fluoro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;pppppp) 4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;qqqqqq) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;rrrrrr) 4-(7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;ssssss) 4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;tttttt) 4-(7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;uuuuuu) 4-(7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;vvvvvv) 4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazol-7-yl]phenol;wwwwww) 4-[7-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;yyyyyy) 4-(7-phenyl-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;zzzzzz) 4-(7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;aaaaaaa) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl pivalate;bbbbbbb) 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl3,3-dimethylbutanoate;ccccccc) 4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl propionate;ddddddd) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl acetate;eeeeeee) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl propionate;fffffff) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycylglycinate;ggggggg) 1-tert-butyl-5-[4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl]-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-glutamate;hhhhhhh) 4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl ethylcarbamate;jjjjjjj) 4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;kkkkkkk) methyl3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-isopropyl-2H-indazole-7-carboxylate;lllllll ) 4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;mmmmmmm) 4-[1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;nnnnnnn) 4-[1-isobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;ooooooo) 4-[1-cyclobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol; orppppppp) 4-[1-(2-ethylbutyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
  • 6. A pharmaceutical composition, which comprises a compound according to claim 1 or claim 5.
  • 7. A compound of claim 5 that is 4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
  • 8. A compound of claim 5 that is 4-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(1-benzyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[1-benzyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;4-(1-benzyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[1-benzyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(1-benzyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;4-(1-benzyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-1,3-benzenediol;4-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;4-[1-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;4-(1-butyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-chloro-1-cyclohexyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[1-(4-bromophenyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[1-cyclohexyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(7-methyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(1-isopropyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-chloro-1-pentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[1propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(7-methyl-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[2-isopropyl-7-methyl-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(7-chloro-2-pentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-chloro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-chloro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(1-cyclohexyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(1-allyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(1-allyl-7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[1-butyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(1-butyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(7-chloro-2-cyclopentyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(2-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-fluoro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[7-fluoro-1-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;3-methyl-4-[1-propyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[1-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;4-[1-pentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-[2-allyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl]-1,3-benzenediol;4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(7-chloro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(7-chloro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(1-allyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(2-allyl-7-chloro-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-2-methylphenol;4-(7-chloro-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(7-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;4-(1-allyl-7-chloro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-{1-isopropyl-7-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}phenol;4-{7-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl}phenol;4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;4-[7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[1-isopropyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(1-isopropyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}phenol;4-[1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-{7-[(1E)-hept-1-enyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-methylphenol;4-{7-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-methylphenol;4-[3-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;4-[7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-[1-isopropyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-(1-isopropyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-methylphenol;4-{1-cyclopentyl-7-[(1E)-hept-1-enyl]-1H-indazol-3-yl}-3-methylphenol;4-[1-cyclopentyl-3-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]benzene-1,2-diol;4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(4-ethylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-[7-(1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-[7-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-cyclopentyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(2-methylphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]-3-methylphenol;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-phenyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(7-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(7-fluoro-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;4-(7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-3-methylphenol;4-(7-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;4-(7-fluoro-2-isopropyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;4-(7-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol;4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazol-7-yl]phenol;4-[7-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl]phenol;4-(7-phenyl-2-propyl-2H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(7-phenyl-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenol;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl pivalate;4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl 3,3-dimethylbutanoate;4-(7-chloro-1-propyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl propionate;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl acetate;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl propionate;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycylglycinate;1-tert-butyl-5-[4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl]-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-glutamate;4-(1-cyclopentyl-7-fluoro-1H-indazol-3-yl)phenyl ethylcarbamate;4-[1-isopropyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-isopropyl-2H-indazole-7-carboxylate;4-[1-cyclopentyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;4-[1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;4-[1-isobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;4-[1-cyclobutyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol; or4-[1-(2-ethylbutyl)-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Parent Case Info

This application claims priority from now abandoned, provisional application Ser. No. 60/413,931, filed Sep. 25, 2002, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

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