Patent Application
20060135484
Chemical vesicants are typlified by bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide (Chemical Agent Symbol HD), Cl(CH2)2S(CH2)2Cl, a compound that forms blisters by either liquid or vapor contactwith the skin. Related sulfur analogues of Agent HD are 1,2-bis(2-chloroethylthio)ethane (Chemical Agent Symbol Q), Cl(CH2)2S(CH2)2S(CH2)2Cl; and bis(2-chloroethylthioethyl) ether, (Chemical Agent Symbol T) Cl(CH2)2S(CH2)O(CH2)2S(CH2)2Cl. Nitrogen analogues of the sulfur mustard are also vesicants and have the general formula RN(CH2CH2Cl)2. Exemplary nitrogen mustards are tris(2-chloroethyl) amine (Chemical Agent Symbol HN3), N(CH2CH2Cl)3; N-methyl-2,2′-dichlorodiethylamine (Chemical Agent Symbol NH2); and 2,240 -dichlorotriethylamine, CH3CH2N(CH2CH2Cl)2 (Chemical Agent Symbol NH1).
The activity 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in various systems suggests a wide range of clinical applications. Recently, chemical modifications of 1α,25(OH)2D3 have yielded analogs with attenuated calcium mobilization effects (R. Bouillon et. al., Endocrine Rev. 1995, 16, 200-257). One such analog, Dovonex® pharmaceutical agent (product of Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co.), is currently used in Europe and the United States as a topical treatment for mild to moderate psoriasis (K. Kragballe et. al., Br. J. Dermatol. 1988, 119, 223-230).
Other Vitamin D3 mimics have been described in the publication, Vitamin D Analogs: Mechanism of Action of Therapeutic Applications, by Nagpal, S.; Lu, J.; Boehm, M. F., Curr. Med. Chem. 2001, 8, 1661-1679.
Synthetic VDR ligands have been synthesized. For example, a class of bis-phenyl compounds stated to mimic 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,218,430 and the article; “Novel nonsecosteroidal vitamin D mimics exert VDR-modulating activities with less calcium mobilization than 1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3” by Marcus F. Boehm, et. al., Chemistry & Biology 1999, Vol 6, No. 5, pgs. 265-275.
Synthetic VDR ligands having an aryl-thiophene nucleus are described in U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/384151, filed 29 May 2002. Although 1-α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 has been suggested for treatment of sulfur mustard vesicants, there remains a need for more effective agents for treatment and protection of skin cellsfrom the adverse effects of vesicants.
Treatment and prevention of human skin cell damage by Mustard is done by contacting the skin cells with a pharmaceutically effective amount a compound represented by formula (I)
wherein the variables R, R′, Q1, Q2, RP, RT, LT, LP, ZT, and ZP are as hereinafter defined. The inventors have discovered that compounds described herein display the desirable cell differentiation and antiproliferative effects of 1,25(OH)2D3 with reduced calcium mobilization (calcemic) effects.
In another aspect, the compounds of Formula (I) are contacted with cutaneous lesions to ameriorate or eliminate the effects of vesicants, particularly Mustard.
In another aspect, the compounds of Formula (I) are applied to tissues to promote wound healing from trauma initiated by toxic chemicals such as Mustard.
In another aspect, all of the preceding treatments are accomplished with reduced hypercalciurea and hypercalcemia.
In another aspect, the compounds of Formula I are used for the manufacture of a medicament for preventing or alleviating the effect of Mustard.
I. Definitions
In accordance with the present invention and as used herein, the following terms are defined to have the following meanings, unless explicitly stated otherwise:
The term, “Mustard” is inclusive of both sulfur mustards and nitrogen mustard vesicants, either alone or in any combnation. Examplary of such compounds are the vesicants; bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide (Chemical Agent Symbol HD), Cl(CH2)2S(CH2)2Cl 1,2-bis(2-chloroethylthio)ethane (Chemical Agent Symbol Q), Cl(CH2)2S(CH2)2S(CH2)2Cl; bis(2-chloroethylthioethyl) ether, Cl(CH2)2S(CH2)O(CH2)2S(CH2)2Cl (Chemical Agent Symbol T); tris(2-chloroethyl)amine (Chemical Agent Symbol HN3) N(CH2CH2Cl)3; N-methyl-2,2′-dichlorodiethylamine (Chemical Agent Symbol NH2); and 2,2′-dichlorotriethylamine, CH3CH2N(CH2CH2Cl)2 (Chemical Agent Symbol NH1).
The structural formula:
is a substructure of Formula I and represents alternative thiophene substructures, namely;
dependent on whether Q1 is sulfur when Q2 is carbon (A1) or Q1 is carbon when Q2 is sulfur (A2).
The term “alkenyl” refers to aliphatic groups wherein the point of attachment is a carbon-carbon double bond, for example vinyl, 1-propenyl, and 1-cyclohexenyl. Alkenyl groups may be straight-chain, branched-chain, cyclic, or combinations thereof, and may be optionally substituted. Suitable alkenyl groups have from 2 to about 20 carbon atoms.
The term “alkoxy” refers to —OR wherein R is an aliphatic or aromatic group which may be optionally substituted. Methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, and phenoxy are examples of alkoxy groups.
The term “alkyl” refers to saturated aliphatic groups including straight-chain, branched-chain, cyclic and any combinations thereof. Alkyl groups may further be divided into “primary”, “secondary”, and “tertiary” alkyl groups. In primary alkyl groups, the carbon atom of attachment is substituted with zero (methyl) or one organic radical. In secondary alkyl groups, the carbon atom of attachment is substituted with two organic radicals. In tertiary alkyl groups, the carbon atom of attachment is substituted with three organic radicals.
The term “cycloalkyl” includes organic radicals such as cyclopropanyl, cyclobutanyl, and cyclopentyl.
The term, “cycloalkenyl” includes organic radicals such as cyclopropenyl, cyclobutenyl, cyclopentenyl, and cyclohexenyl.
The term,“terminal hydroxyalkyl” is a group selected from 3-methyl-3-hydroxypentyl; 3-ethyl-3-hydroxypentyl; 3-ethyl-3-hydroxy4-methylpentyl; 3-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl; 3-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl; 1-hydroxycycloalkenyl; and 1-hydroxycycloalkyl.
The term, “C1-C5 fluoroalkyl” is an alkyl group containing fluorine and includes organic radicals such as —CF3, —CHF2, —CH2F, —CF2CF3, —CHFCF3, —CH2CF3, —CH2CHF2, and —CH2CH2F, with —CF3 being preferred.
The term, “Active Ingredient” refers to a compound of the invention represented by any of (i) formulae I, II, III, IV, (ii) the product of any example set out herein, or (iii) a compound identified in any row of Tables 1, 2, 3, or 4; or a salt or prodrug derivative of the preceding compound.
The phrase, “compounds of Formula I” refers to “Active Ingredient”.
The abbreviation, “Me” means methyl.
The abbreviation, “Et” means ethyl.
The abbreviation, “ipr” means 1-methylethyl.
The abbreviation, “tBu” means 1,1-dimethylethyl.
The symbol “—(CH2)2- is equivalent to —CH2—CH2—.
The symbol, “*” in a structural formula identifies a chiral center (except in formula “A” where is symbolizes substitution).
The univalent symbol “—O” in any structural formula is a hydroxyl group (—OH).
The term, “3-methyl-3-hydroxypentyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “3-methyl-3-hydroxypentenyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “3-methyl-3-hydroxypentynyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “3-ethyl-3-hydroxypentyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “3-ethyl-3-hydroxypentenyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “3-ethyl-3-hydroxypentynyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “3-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “3-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “3-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl” refers to the radical having the structural formula:
The term, “1-hydroxycycloalkenyl” refers to a radical selected from 1-hydroxycyclopentenyl, 1-hydroxycyclohexenyl, 1-hydroxycycloheptenyl, or 1-hydroxycyclooctenyl.
The term “hydroxycycloalkyl” refers to a radical having the general structural formula:
where w is an integer from 1 to 6 and the hydroxyl radical is substituted on any ring carbon atom.
The term “1-hydroxycycloalkyl” refers to a radical having the general structural formula:
Examples of 1-hydroxycycloalkyl radicals are 1-hydroxycyclopropyl, 1-hydroxycyclobutyl, 1-hydroxycyclopentyl, 1-hydroxycyclohexyl, 1-hydroxycycloheptyl, and 1-hydroxycyclooctyl.
The abbreviation, “Me” means methyl.
The abbreviation, “Et” means ethyl.
The abbreviation, “iPr” means 1-methylethyl.
The abbreviation, “tBu” means 1,1-dimethylethyl.
The abbreviation, “3Me3OH-Pentyl” means 3-methyl-3-hydroxypentyl.
The abbreviation, “3Me3OH-Pentenyl” means 3-methyl-3-hydroxypentynyl
The abbreviation, “3Me3OH-Pentynyl” means 3-methyl-3-hydroxypentynyl
The abbreviation, “3Et3OH-Pentyl” means 3-ethyl-3-hydroxypentyl.
The abbreviation, “3Et3OH-Pentenyl” means 3-ethyl-3-hydroxypentenyl
The abbreviation, “3Et3OH-Pentynyl” means 3-ethyl-3-hydroxypentynyl
The abbreviation, “3Et3OH4Me-Pentyl” means 3-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl.
The abbreviation, “3Et3OH44DiMe-Pentyl” means 3-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl.
The abbreviation, “3Me3OH44DiMe-Pentyl” means 3-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl.
The term “C1-C5 alkyl” is an alkyl substituent selected from the group consisting of: methyl; ethyl; propyl; 1-methylethyl; 1-methylpropyl; 2-methylpropyl; 1,1-dimethylethyl; 1,1-dimethylpropyl; 1,2-dimethylpropyl; and 2,2-dimethylpropyl. The preferred groups are 2-methylpropyl and 1,1-dimethylethyl, with the 1,1-dimethylethyl group being most preferred.
The symbol “—(C1-C5 alkyl)2” when included as part of a substituent group means two independently selected C1-C5 alkyl groups, for example, the generic formula:
—(C1-C5 alkyl)-NH—(C1-C5 alkyl)2
would be descriptive of species including;
—(C1-C5 alkyl)-NH—(CH3)2 or —(C1-C5 alkyl)-NH—(CH3)(C2H5)
The term “amide” refers to derivatives of acids wherein one or more hydroxyl groups is replaced with a amino groups. The amino groups are optionally substituted with one or two organic radicals which may be aliphatic or aromatic. Amides may be cyclic. The term “carboxamide” refers to an amide of a carboxylic acid. The term “aminocarbonyl” refers to carboxamide radicals wherein the point of attachment is the carbonyl carbon. The term “acylamido” refers to carboxamide radicals wherein the point of attachment is the nitrogen atom.
The term, “amine”, includes primary, secondary and tertiary amines having respectively one, two, or three organic groups that are attached to the nitrogen atom.
The symbol, “—C(O)—N-pyrrolidine” refers to the radical represented by the formula:
The symbol, “—C(O)—N-pyrrolidin-2-one” refers to the radical represented by the formula:
The symbol, “—C(O)—C(O)—N-pyrrolidine” refers to the radical represented by the formula:
The symbol, “—C(O)—C(O)—N-pyrrolidin-2-one” refers to the radical represented by the formula:
The symbol, “—CH2—C(O)—N-pyrrolidin-2-one is the organic radical represented by the structural formula:
The dotted line symbol crossing a solid line representing a bond
means that the bond so marked is the bond attached to the nucleus of formula “(A)” of the parent molecule or to a divalent linking group that is attached to the nucleus of the parent molecule. For example, the group;
is attached to a parent aryl-thiophene nucleus to provide a compound of the invention as shown;
The term, “(Acidic Group)” means an organic group that acts as a proton donor capable of hydrogen bonding. Illustrative of an (Acidic Group) is a group selected from the following:
The term, “mammal” includes humans.
The term, “combined group” refers to the pendent binary groups of linkers, -(L)-, and Z substituents represented in formula I by either of:
The term “ester” refers to compounds wherein a hydroxy group of an acid is replaced with an alkoxide group. For example, a carboxylic ester is one in which the hydroxy group of a carboxylic acid is replaced with an alkoxide. Esters may derive from any acid comprising one or more hydroxy groups: for example, carbonic acid, carbamic acids, phosphonic acids, sulfonic acids, and boronic acids. The terms “alkoxycarbonyl” and “carboalkoxy” refer to carboxylic ester radicals wherein the point of attachment is the carbonyl carbon.
The term “halo” refer to fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine.
The term “substituted” indicate that the group in question is substituted with from one or a plurality of independently selected conventional organic substituents such as acyl, acyloxy, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkyl, amino, aminocarbonyl, aryl, carboxy, halo, hydroxy, oxa, oxo, perhaloalkyl, perhaloaryl, phosphino, phosphinyl, phosphonyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, thia, thio, and combinations and protected derivatives thereof.
The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” includes salts of the compounds used in the method of the present invention derived from the combination of the compound and an organic or inorganic acid or base. In practice, acidic members of the compounds of formulae I and II would be combined with a base or bases, basic members of the compounds of formulae I and II would be combined with an acid or acids, and members of the compounds of formulae I and II with both acid and base functionalities would be combined with one or more acids, bases or any combination thereof. Both the neutral and salt forms fall within the scope of the present invention. Examples of cationic salts are sodium, aluminum, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium and ammonium.
The term, “combined groups” refers to the groups in Formula I represented by either of the groups
The term, “urethane” refers to the radical:
wherein each RU is independently hydrogen or C1-C8 alkyl, for example, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, and isopropyl.
The term, “thiourethane refers to the radical:
wherein RU is hydrogen or C1-C8 alkyl, for example, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, and isopropyl.
Some of the structural formulae used herein omit depiction of hydrogen atoms. For example, the formula:
is understood to be the equivalent of the formula:
The term, “urethane-type radical” refers to either urethane or thiourethane radicals.
Definitions IA: Rule of Polarity and Lipophilicity for Substituents Pendant on the Compounds used in the Method of the Invention
The substituents LP, LT, ZP, and ZT pendant on the compounds used in the method of the invention are constrained both by (i) the identity of each substituent, and (ii) the polar or lipophilic nature of each substituent. The occurance of “polar” and “lipophilic” is to be done in accord with the following Rule:
RULE: The combined groups in formula I, II, III, IV and V represented by
may all be lipophilic, or one may be lipophilic and the other one polar; but both combined groups may not be polar. If any part of a combined group is polar, then the “combined group” itself is deemed polar. For example, in the group
if the divalent linking group -(LP)- is the polar group, —C(O)—NH— and ZP is the lipophilic group, —CH2—CH2-(t-butyl); then the combined group is defined as “polar.”
Definitions IB: Definition of “Polar” and “Lipophilic”
The term “lipophilic group” refers to any linking group
or any of the Z substituents
that is hydrophobic, preferring or attracted to a hydrocarbon loving, non-aqueous environment. Lipophilic linking groups in the practice of the method of invention are
where m is 0, 1, or 2, and each R40 is independently hydrogen, —CH3, —F, —CH2F, —CHF2, and —CF3. All other exemplified linking groups are polar.
Generally all linking groups containing only hydrocarbon subunit groups or hydrocarbon subunit groups in combination with ether or thioether groups are lipophilic. Moreover, fluorinated derivatives of such groups are considered lipophilic.
Lipophilic ZT or ZP groups in the practice of the invention are partially exemplified by
Conversely, the term “polar group” refers to any linking group
that is not a lipophilic group. The term “polar group” also refers to any Z substituent
that is not a lipophilic group. The term, “polar” as used herein generally refers to chemical substituents that are hydrophilic, preferring or attracted to an aqueous environment. An example of a polar linking group is a linking group selected from the following:
where m is 0, 1, or 2 and R40 is as previously defined.
Exemplary polar ZT or ZP groups in the practice of the method of the invention are depicted by the following formulae:
II. Compounds of the Invention:
The compounds used in the method of the invention are Vitamin D Receptor Modulators represented by formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug derivative thereof:
wherein;
R and R′ are independently C1-C5 alkyl, C1-C5 fluoroalkyl, or together R and R′ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic ring having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms;
Ring atoms Q1 and Q2 are independently selected from carbon or sulfur, with the proviso that one atom is sulfur and the other atom is carbon;
RP and RT are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, C1-C5 alkyl, C1-C5 fluoroalkyl, —O—C1-C5 alkyl, —S—C1-C5 alkyl, —O—C1-C5 fluoroalkyl, —CN, —NO2, acetyl, —S—C1-C5 fluoroalkyl, C2-C5 alkenyl, C3-C5 cycloalkyl, and C3-C5 cycloalkenyl;
(LP) and (LT) are divalent linking groups independently selected from the group consisting of
where m is 0, 1 or 2, X1 is oxygen or sulfur, and each R40 is independently hydrogen or C1-C5 alkyl or C1-C5 fluoroalkyl;
ZP and ZT are independently selected from
Preferred compounds used in the method of the invention are represented by formula (II) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug derivative thereof:
wherein;
R and R′ are independently methyl, ethyl, propyl, 1-methylethyl, 1-methylpropyl, 2-methylpropyl, or 1,1-dimethylethyl;
RP and RT are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, fluoro, —CF3, —CH2F, —CHF2, —CH2Cl, methoxy, ethoxy, vinyl, methyl, ethyl, propyl, cyclopropyl, 1-methylethyl, butyl, 1-methylpropyl, 2-methylpropyl, or 1,1-dimethylethyl;
LT and LP are independently selected from one the following divalent linking group;
ZP is selected from
Preferred compounds used in the method of the invention are also those represented by the formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug derivative thereof:
wherein the substituents R, R′, RP, RT, LP, LT, ZP, and ZT are the same as defined for formula II, supra, provided that the combined groups of formula I represented by
may both be lipophilic, or either one may be lipophilic and the other one polar; but both groups may not be polar.
Preferred compounds used in the method of the invention are also those represented by the formula IV or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug derivative thereof:
wherein the substituents R, R′, RP, RT, LP, LT, ZP, and ZT are the same as defined for formula II, supra, provided that the combined groups of formula I represented by
may both be lipophilic, or either one may be lipophilic and the other one polar; but both groups may not be polar.
Preferred compounds used in the method of the invention are also those represented by the formula V or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug derivative thereof:
wherein the substituents R, R′, RP, RT, LP, LT, ZP, and ZT are the same as defined for formula II, supra, provided that the combined groups of formula I represented by
may both be lipophilic, or either one may be lipophilic and the other one polar; but both groups may not be polar.
Preferred Substituents of Compounds Used in the Method of the Invention Represented by Formulae I, III, IV, and V:
Particularly preferred compounds of Formulae I thru V used in the method of the invention are those wherein the divalent linking group, -(LT)- is a bond, —O—, or —CH2—.
Particularly preferred compounds of Formulae I thru V are those wherein both R and R′ are ethyl.
Particularly preferred compounds of Formulae I thru V are those wherein both RP and RT are methyl.
Particularly preferred salt forms of Formulae I thru V are the potassium or sodium salts.
A particularly preferred C1-C5 alkyl group where ZP and/or ZT contain such group is 1,1-dimethylethyl.
Preferred compounds in useful in practicing the therapeutic methods of the invention as shown in the structural formulae X1 to X188, as follows:
Other specific compounds that are preferred embodiments for practicing the methods of treatment of the invention are set out in the following four Tables. All numbers in the Tables cells reciting chemical species are subscripts, for example, in row, Code 11, Column, WT, the symbol, “CO2H” is to be understood as the conventional chemical nomenclature, —CO2H—. Each row of Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 is a single compound having an identifying “Code” (e.g., “206”, “318A”) defining the specific substituents in the structural formula displayed above the Tables, as follows:
Particularly preferred chemical species used in the method of the invention are represented by structural formulae P101 to P106 and P200 to P206 a pharmaceutically acceptable salt solvate or prodrug derivative thereof:
Other preferred compounds for the treatment of vesicant damage are those defined by structural formulae P101 and P200 to P206, as follows:
The salts of the Active Ingredients are an additional aspect of the invention. The skilled artisan will also appreciate that the family of compounds include acidic and basic members and that the present invention includes pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
In those instances where the compounds of the invention possess acidic or basic functional groups various salts may be formed which are more water soluble and physiologically suitable than the parent compound. Representative pharmaceutically acceptable salts, include but are not limited to, the alkali and alkaline earth salts such as lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, zinc, and the like. Sodium and potassium salts are particularly preferred. Salts are conveniently prepared from the free acid by treating the acid in solution with a base or by exposing the acid to an ion exchange resin. For example, a carboxylic acid substituent on the compound of Formula I may be selected as —CO2H and salts may be formed by reaction with appropriate bases (e.g., NaOH, KOH) to yield the corresponding sodium and potassium salt.
Included within the definition of pharmaceutically acceptable salts are the relatively non-toxic, inorganic and organic base addition salts of compounds of the present invention, for example, ammonium, quaternary ammonium, and amine cations, derived from nitrogenous bases of sufficient basicity to form salts with the compounds of this invention (see, for example, S. M. Berge, et al., “Pharmaceutical Salts,” J. Phar. Sci., 66: 1-19 (1977)). Moreover, the basic group(s) of the compound of the invention may be reacted with suitable organic or inorganic acids to form salts such as acetate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bicarbonate, bisulfate, bitartrate, borate, bromide, camsylate, carbonate, chloride, choline, clavulanate, citrate, chloride, chloroprocaine, choline, diethanolamine, dihydrochloride, diphosphate, edetate, edisylate, estolate, esylate, ethylenediamine, fluoride, fumarate, gluceptate, gluconate, glutamate, glycolylarsanilate, hexylresorcinate, hydrabamine, bromide, chloride, hydrobromide, hydrochloride, hydroxynaphthoate, iodide, isothionate, lactate, lactobionate, laurate, malate, maleate, malseate, mandelate, meglumine, mesylate, mesviate, methylbromide, methylnitrate, methylsulfate, mucate, napsylate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate, pamoate, pantothenate, phosphate, polygalacturonate, procane, salicylate, stearate, subacetate, succinate, sulfate, tannate, tartrate, teoclate, tosylate, trifluoroacetate, trifluoromethane sulfonate, and valerate.
Certain compounds used in the method of the invention may possess one or more chiral centers and may thus exist in optically active forms. Likewise, when the compounds contain an alkenyl or alkenylene group there exists the possibility of cis- and trans-isomeric forms of the compounds. The R- and S-isomers and mixtures thereof, including racemic mixtures as well as mixtures of cis- and trans-isomers, and all tautomers are contemplated by this invention. Additional asymmetric carbon atoms can be present in a substituent group such as an alkyl group. All such isomers as well as the mixtures thereof are intended to be included in the invention. If a particular stereoisomer is desired, it can be prepared by methods well known in the art by using stereospecific reactions with starting materials which contain the asymmetric centers and are already resolved or, alternatively by methods which lead to mixtures of the stereoisomers and subsequent resolution by known methods. For example, a chiral column may be used such as those sold by Daicel Chemical Industries identified by the trademarks:
By another conventional method, a racemic mixture may be reacted with a single enantiomer of some other compound. This changes the racemic form into a mixture of diastereomers. These diastereomers, because they have different melting points, different boiling points, and different solubilities can be separated by conventional means, such as crystallization.
The method of the present invention is also embodied in mixtures of Active Ingredients.
Prodrugs are derivatives of the compounds used in the method of the invention which have chemically or metabolically cleavable groups and become by solvolysis or under physiological conditions the compounds of the invention which are pharmaceutically active in vivo. Derivatives of the compounds of this invention have activity in both their acid and base derivative forms, but the acid derivative form often offers advantages of solubility, tissue compatibility, or delayed release in a mammalian organism (see, Bundgard, H., Design of Prodrugs, pp. 7-9, 21-24, Elsevier, Amsterdam 1985). Prodrugs include acid derivatives well known to practitioners of the art, such as, for example, esters prepared by reaction of the parent acidic compound with a suitable alcohol, or amides prepared by reaction of the parent acid compound with a suitable amine. Simple aliphatic or aromatic esters derived from acidic groups pendent on the compounds of this invention are preferred prodrugs. In some cases it is desirable to prepare double ester type prodrugs such as (acyloxy) alkyl esters or ((alkoxycarbonyl)oxy)alkyl esters. Particularly preferred esters as prodrugs are methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, morpholinoethyl, and N,N-diethylglycolamido.
Prodrugs may be prepared by methods as follows
Prodrug of formula I is prepared by the following: treatment of
with
to give
Reaction of the sodium salt of I with
and NaI; treatment with TFA; and methylation with MeI and K2CO3.
for example, to provide a combined group
in Formula I typlified by;
Pharmaceutical Formulations Containing the Novel Compounds Used in the Method of the Invention:
Pharmaceutical formulations used in the method of the invention are prepared by combining a therapeutically effective amount of Active Ingredient together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent. The present pharmaceutical formulations are prepared by known procedures using well-known and readily available ingredients.
In making the compositions of the present invention, the Active Ingredient will usually be admixed with a carrier, or diluted by a carrier, or enclosed within a carrier which may be in the form of a capsule, sachet, paper or other container. When the carrier serves as a diluent, it may be a solid, semi-solid or liquid material which acts as a vehicle, or can be in the form of tablets, pills, powders, lozenges, elixirs, suspensions, emulsions, solutions, syrups, aerosols (as a solid or in a liquid medium), or ointment, containing, for example, up to 10% by weight of the compound. The Active Ingredient is preferably formulated prior to administration.
The Active Ingredient may also be delivered by suitable formulations contained in a transderm patch. Alternatively, the Active Ingredient may be delived to a patient by sublingual administration.
For the pharmaceutical formulations any suitable carrier known in the art can be used. In such a formulation, the carrier may be a solid, liquid, or mixture of a solid and a liquid. Solid form formulations include powders, tablets and capsules. A solid carrier can be one or more substances which may also act as flavoring agents, lubricants, solubilisers, suspending agents, binders, tablet disintegrating agents and encapsulating material.
Tablets for oral administration may contain suitable excipients such as calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, lactose, calcium phosphate, together with disintegrating agents, such as maize, starch, or alginic acid, and/or binding agents, for example, gelatin or acacia, and lubricating agents such as magnesium stearate, stearic acid, or talc.
In powders the carrier is a finely divided solid which is in admixture with finely divided Active ingredient. In tablets the Active Ingredient is mixed with a carrier having the necessary binding properties in suitable proportions and compacted in the shape and size desired. The powders and tablets preferably contain from about 1 to about 99 weight percent of Active Ingredient. Suitable solid carriers are magnesium carbonate, magnesium stearate, talc, sugar lactose, pectin, dextrin, starch, gelatin, tragacanth, methyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, low melting waxes, and cocoa butter.
Sterile liquid form formulations include suspensions, emulsions, syrups and elixirs.
The Active Ingredient may be dissolved or suspended in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, such as sterile water, sterile organic solvent or a mixture of both. The Active Ingredient may often be dissolved in a suitable organic solvent, for instance aqueous propylene glycol. Other compositions can be made by dispersing the finely divided Active Ingredient in aqueous starch or sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution or in a suitable oil.
Ointment Formulation for Prevention or Treatment Vesicant Damage:
Treatment of visicant damage may be accomplished with topical application, by a formulation in the form of a cream, oil, emulsion, paste or ointment containing a therapeutically effective amount of Active Ingredient. The formulation for topical treatment contains from 0.5 to 0.00005 weight percent, preferably from 0.05 to 0.0005 weight percent, and most preferably from 0.025 to 0.001 of Active Ingredient.
For example, two semisolid topical preparations useful as vehicles for VDR modulators in treatment and prevention of psoriasis are as follows:
Prepare Polyethylene Glycol Ointment as follows:
Prepare Hydrophilic Ointment as follows:
The Stearyl Alcohol and White Petrolatum are melted on a steam bath, and warmed to about 75 C. The other ingredients, previously dissolved in the water are added, warmed to 75 C, and the mixture stirred until it congeals.
For each of the above formulations Active Ingredient is added during the heating step in an amount that is from 0.5 to 0.00005 weight percent, preferably from 0.05 to 0.0005 weight percent, and most preferably from 0.025 to 0.001 weight percent of the total ointment weight. (Source: —United States Pharmacopoeia 24, United States Pharmacopeial Convention, 1999)
Methods of Using the Compounds of the Invention:
Particularly preferred is the treatment of vesicant damage to tissue by administration to a mammal (including a human) of a therapeutically effective amount of compounds of Formulae I and II. By “pharmaceutically effective amount” it is meant that quantity of pharmaceutical agent corresponding to formulae I or II which prevents, removes or reduces the deleterious effects of vesicants.
The specific dose of a compound administered according to this invention to obtain therapeutic or prophylactic effects will, of course, be determined by the particular circumstances surrounding the case, including, for example, the compound administered, the route of administration and the condition being treated. Typical daily doses will contain a pharmaceutically effective amount typically in the range of from about 0.0001 mg/kg/day to about 50 mg/kg/day of body weight of the active compound used in the method of this invention. Preferably the dose of compounds of the invention will be from 0.0001 to 5 mg/kg/day of body weight.
Preferably compounds used in the method of the invention (e.g., per Formula I thru VII) or pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds are in unit dosage form for administration to a mammal. The unit dosage form can be a capsule or tablet itself, or the appropriate number of any of these. The quantity of Active ingredient in a unit dose of composition may be varied or adjusted from about 0.0001 to about 1000 milligrams or more according to the particular treatment involved. It may be appreciated that it is necessary to make routine variations to the dosage depending on the age and condition of the patient
Therapy for vesicants may, in addition to Active Ingredient, optionally include topical steroids; for example, betamethasone dipropionate, betamethasone valerate, clobetasol propionate, desonide, desoximetasone, dexamethasone, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, diflorasone diacetate, fluocinonide, flurandrenolide, fluticasone propionate, halcinonide, hydrocortisone, hydrocortisone acetate, hydrocortisone butyrate, hydrocortisone valerate, mometasone furoate, and triamcinolone acetonide.
A combination of (i) Active Ingredient, and (ii) a topical steroid may be used for treatment or prevention of vesicant damage.
The specific dose of Active Ingredient administered according to this invention to obtain therapeutic or prophylactic effects will, of course, be determined by the particular circumstances surrounding the case, including, for example, the compound administered, the route of administration and the condition being treated. Typical daily doses will contain a pharmaceutically effective amount typically in the range of from about 0.0001 mg/kg/day to about 50 mg/kg/day of body weight of an active compound of this invention. Preferably the dose of compounds of the invention will be from 0.0001 to 5 mg/kg/day of body weight.
Preferably the Active Ingredient or pharmaceutical formulations containing Active Ingredient are in unit dosage form for administration to a mammal. The unit dosage form can be a capsule or tablet itself, or the appropriate number of any of these. The quantity of Active Ingredient in a unit dose of composition may be varied or adjusted from about 0.0001 to about 1000 milligrams or more according to the particular treatment involved. It may be appreciated that it is necessary to make routine variations to the dosage depending on the age and condition of the patient. The compounds of the inventiion may be administered by a variety of routes including oral, aerosol, rectal, transdermal, sublingual, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, and intranasal. The dosage will also depend on the route of administration.
General Experimental Conditions Used for Preparation of Compounds Used in the Method of the Invention:
The starting material/intermediate is the compound from the immediate preceding experimental unless otherwise indicated.
All reactions are performed under nitrogen/argon atmosphere, in a stirred reaction vessel, and at room temperature unless indicated otherwise.
Unless otherwise indicated, the organic layer is MgSO4/Na2SO4 dried is defined as stirring the solution with a dessicant for 5-15 m and filtering off the dessicant to give an anhydrous filtrate.
For analogous multi-step reaction procedures, the yield is given either for the ultimate step or overall multi-steps as indicated.
Solutions are “concentrated” at a range of 25-75° C. with reduced pressure. in-vacuo −25-75° C.; 0.05 to 1 mm
Unless otherwise indicated, “the residue is chromatographed” is defined as silica gel chromatography of residue with moderate nitrogen pressure (flash chromatography) or a medium pressure chromatography systems using a silica gel to crude product ratio of ˜10-100.
Thin layer chromatography is performed with silica gel plates with UV and/or appropriate staining solution.
NMR spectra are obtained with either 300 or 400 mHz spectrometer.
NMR—denotes NMR spectrum is consistent with assigned structure.
HRMS—high resolution mass spectrum
ES-MS—electrospray mass spectrum
Aq—aqueous
d—day
eq—equivalent
h—hour
m—minute
satd—saturated
disp—dispersion
quant—quantitative
rt for retention time (both small caps to minimize confusion with RT)
RT—room temperature
BBr3—boron tribromide
BF3-OEt2—boron trifluoride etherate
BnBr—benzyl bromide
CH2Cl2—dichloromethane
CH3CN—acetonitrile
CO—carbon monoxide
Dess-Martin reagent—1,1,1-tris(acetyloxy)-1,1-dihydro-1,2-benziodoxol-3-(1H)-one
DIBAlH—Diisobutyl Aluminum Hydride
DMAP—4-(dimethylamino)pyridine
DMF—N,N-dimethylformamide
DMSO—dimethylsulfoxide
DPPB—1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane
DPPF—dichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene
EDCI—3-Ethyl-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]carbodiimide hydrochloride
Et3N—triethylamine
EtMgBr—ethyl magnesium bromide
EtOAc—ethyl acetate
EtOH—ethanol
H2NCH2CO2Me—methyl glycinate
Hept—heptane
Hex—hexanes
HN(OMe)Me—N-methyl-O-methyl hydroxylamine
HNMe2—dimethyl amine
HATU—O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate
HOAT—7-aza-1-hydroxybenzotriazole
HOBT—1-hydroxybenzotriazole
K2CO3—potassium carbonate
KOH—potassium hydroxide
LAH—lithium aluminum hydride
LiHMDS—lithium hexamethyldisilazide
mCPBA—meta-chloroperbenzoic acid
MeI—methyl iodide
MeOH—methanol
NaBH4—sodium borohydride
MgSO4—magnesium sulfate
NaH—sodium hydride
NaHCO3—sodium bicarbonate
NaI—sodium iodide
Na2SO4—sodium sulfate
NH4Cl—ammonium chloride
NMO—4-methylmorpholine N-oxide
NMP—N-methylpyrrolidin-2-one
Na-S-R3—sodium alkylmercaptide
PBr3—phosphorus tribromide
Pd(DPPF)—palladium dichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene
Pd(OAc)2—palladium (II) acetate
Pd(TPP)4—palladium tetrakistriphenylphosphine
Pd—C—palladium on carbon
(PhO)2P(O)N3—diphenyl phosphorus azide
pTSA—para-toluenesulfonic acid
Pyr—pyridine
Red-Al—sodium bis(2-methoxyethoxy)aluminum hydride
R2MgBr—alkyl magnesium bromide
R3MgBr—alkyl magnesium bromide
R5MgBr—alkyl magnesium bromide
R2S(O)2NH2—alkylsulfonamide
TBAF—tetrabutylammonium fluoride
TBSCl—tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride
tBuC(O)CH2Br—1-bromopinacolone
Tf2O—triflic anhydride
TFA—trifluoroacetic acid
THF—tetrahydrofuran
TPAP—tetrapropylammonium perruthenate
Zn(OTf)2—zinc trifluoromethane sulfonate.
To a 0° C. mixture of 2-hydroxy-5-bromotoluene(48.63 g, 260 mmol), DMF (260 ml), imidazole (18.58 g, 273 mmol) is added t-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (41.15 g, 273 mol) in portions. After stirring for 30 m, the reaction is warmed to RT and stirred for 16 h. The reaction mixture is poured into ice/water (1.25 l) and extracted with Et2O. The organic layer is washed with water (2×100 ml), 1N NaOH (2×5 ml), water, brine, MgSO4 dried, concentrated, chromatographed (hex), and azeotroped with toluene to give the title compound as an oil (75.7 g, 97%)
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.21 (s, 6H), 0.99 (s, 9H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 6.77 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (dd, J=6.8, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (s, 1H).
EI-MS: 300, 302
Magnesium turnings (6 g, 248 mmol) is vigorously stirred under nitrogen for 18 h. To the magnesium turnings is added THF (600 ml) and I2 (100 mg, 0.39 mmol). This is followed by dropwise addition of 2-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-5-bromotoluene (60 g, 200 mmol) in THF (500 ml) and at the same time the reaction is gradually heated by setting the oil bath to 70° C. After half of the addition of the 2-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-5-bromotoluene/THF is complete, the mixture is heated to 90° C. for 2.5 h. The mixture is allowed to cool to RT and then cooled to 0° C. To this mixture is added 3-pentanone (21.2 ml, 200 mmol), warmed to RT, and then heated to 50° C. for 3 h. After cooling, the reaction is diluted with Et2O and water, and quenched with 1N HCl to pH 7. The mixture is partitioned and the organic layer is washed with water, Na2SO4 dried, concentrated, chromatographed (1.25 kg silica gel, 40% CH2Cl2/Hex to 70% CH2Cl2/Hex; rf: 0.3) to give the title compound as an oil (44.3 g, 72%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.20 (s, 6H), 0.64 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 6H), 1.00 (s, 9H), 1.67 (m, 4H), 2.15 9s, 3H), 4.38 (s,1H), 6.70 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.3, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).
EI-MS: 308.37
To a −78° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentan-3-ol (44 g, 142 mmol) and 3-methylthiophene (83 ml, 854 mmol) is added BF3-Et2O (180 ml, 1.42 mol). After stirring for 45 m, the reaction is placed in a 0° C. bath, allowed to warm to RT and stirred for 6 h. The reaction is poured into Et2O/water and washed with 5N HCl. The organic layer is washed with water, Na2SO4 dried, concentrated, and chromatographed (1.5 kg SiO2, 70% CHCl3/hex) to give the title compound (37 g, 95%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.63 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H), 2.01 (m, 4H), 2.08 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 6.67 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 2H), 6.93 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (s, 1H).
High Res. EI-MS: 274.1389; calc. for C17H22OS: 274.1391
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (7.1 g, 25.9 mmol) and DMF (60 ml) is added 60% NaH disp (1.1 g, 28.5 mmol) and stirred for 15 m. The reaction is added benzyl bromide (3.4 ml, 28.5 mmol), warmed to RT and stirred overnight. The reaction is concentrated in-vacuo and partitioned between Et2O/1N HCl. The organic layer is washed with water, dried with Na2SO4, concentrated, and chromatographed (20% CHCl3/hex to 30% CHCl3/hex) to give the title compound (8.7 g, 92%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.61 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.95-2.07 (m, 4H), 2.13 (s, 6H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 6.65 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (m, 2H), 7.01 (m, 2H), 7.31 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (m, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H).
High Res. EI-MS: 364.1878; calc. for C24H28OS: 364.1861
concentrated, and chromatographed (10% EtOAc/hex) to give th e title To a −78° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (7.7 g, 21 mmol) and THF (50 ml) is added 1.6 M n-BuLi/hex (1.6 ml, 25.3 mmol) and warmed to 0° C. for 2 m. The reaction is cooled to −78° C., added methyl chloroformate (1.7 ml, 25 mmol) and warmed to RT over 2 h. The reaction is added Et2O, quenched with 1N HCl, and partitioned. The organic layer is washed with brine, Na2SO4 dried,compound (4.8 g, 54%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 2.02-2.07 (m, 4H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (m, 2H), 7.31 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 423.2011; calc. for C26H30O3S+H: 423.1994
A mixture of 3′-[4-(benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (290 mg, 0.686 mmol), 10% Pd/C (1.6 g, 1.5 mmol), EtOH (3 ml), and EtOAc (3 ml) is hydrogenated overnight at atmospheric pressure. The reaction is filtered through diatomaceous earth with EtOH/EtOAc wash, concentrated, and chromatographed (CH2Cl2 to 10% EtOAc/CH2Cl2) to give the title compound (220 mg, quant).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.61 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.98-2.07 (m, 4H), 2.05 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3h), 6.66 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (s, 1H, 6.86 (dd, J=8.3, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 333.1528; calc. for C19H24O3S+H: 333.1524
To a mixture of 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (210 mg, 0.63 mmol) and DMF (2 ml) is added 60% NaH disp (25 mg, 0.63 mmol) and warmed to RT. The reaction is cooled to 0° C., added 3,3-dimethyl-1-bromo-2-butanone (85 ul, 0.63 mmol), warmed to RT, and stirred overnight. The mixture is concentrated and partitioned between Et2O/1N HCl. The organic layer is washed with water, dried with Na2SO4, and chromatographed (10% EtOAc/hex to 20% EtOAc/hex) to give the title compound (230 mg, 85%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.61 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.15 (s, 9H), 2.01-2.08 (m, 4H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 5.08 (s, 2H), 6.60 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 453.2072; calc. for C25H34O4S+Na: 453.2076
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (215 mg, 0.5 mmol) and MeOH (2 ml) is added NaBH4 (28 mg, 0.75 mmol) and warmed to RT. The reaction is concentrated and partitioned between Et2O/1N HCl. The organic layer is washed with water, dried with Na2SO4, and concentrated to give the title compound (220 mg, quant).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 1.99-2.08 (m, 4H), 2.11 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 3.44 (m, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.75 (dd, J=7.3, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (dd, J=3.4, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 450.2674; calc. for C25H36O4S+NH4: 450.2678
To a mixture of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (200 mg, 0.46 mmol), EtOH (1.5 ml), and water (0.5 ml) is added KOH (200 mg, 3.56 mmol). The reaction is heated to 70° C. for 4 h. The mixture is concentrated, partitioned between 1:1 Et2O:EtOAc and 1N HCl. The organic layer is washed with 1N HCl, Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated to give the title compound (200 mg, quant).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 1.97-2.09 (m, 4H), 2.11 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3h), 3.44 (m, 1H), 3.74 (dd, J=7.3, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (dd, J=3.4, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (d,J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (s, 1H), 6.82 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 12.58 (br s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 436.2518; calc. for C25H36O4S+NH4: 436.2521
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (175 mg, 0.42 mmol) and Et3N (61 ul, 0.44 mmol) is added (PhO)2P(O)N3 (92 ul, 0.43 mmol). The reaction is warmed to RT and stirred for 30 m. After cooling to 0° C., the reaction is added DMAP (56 mg, 0.46 mmol) and 2M HNMe2/THF (0.46 ml, 0.92 mmol). The mixture is warmed to RT and stirred for 2 h. The reaction is concentrated and partitioned between Et2O/1N HCl. The organic layer is washed with 1N HCl, Na2SO4 dried, and chromatographed (CH2Cl2 to 15% EtOAc/CH2Cl2) to give the title compound (110 mg, 59%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.96-2.06 (m, 4H), 2.09 (s, 3H), 2.11 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 6H), 3.44 (m, 1H), 3.73 (dd, J=7.3, 10.2 Hz, 1), 4.01 (dd, J=3.4, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (br s, 1H), 6.65 (s, 1H), 6.82 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (m, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 446.2738; calc. for C26H39NO3S+H: 446.2729
To a stirred 0° C. mixture of ethyl thiophene-2-carboxylate (3.12 g, 20.0 mmol) in diethyl ether (100 ml) is added 1M ethylmagnesium bromide (60 ml, 60 mmol). The reaction is allowed to warm to RT and stirred for 3 d. The reaction is partitioned between Et2O and 1N NaHCO3. The organic layer was Na2SO4 dried and concentrated to give the title compound (3.4 g, 99%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.98 (1H, d, 4.2 Hz), 6.95 (1H, m), 6.85 (1H, d, 3.0 Hz), 1.86 (4H, q, 7.5 Hz), 0.86 (6H, t, 7.5 Hz).
To a −78° C. mixture of 2-(3-hydroxy-3-pentyl)thiophene (0.34 g, 2.0 mmol) in THF (2 ml) is added of 1.6 M n-butyllithium in Hex (2.75 ml, 4.4 mmol). The mixture is allowed to warm to RT and powderized dry ice (CO2) is added. After one h, the mixture is partitioned between diethyl ether and 1N NaHCO3. The aqueous layer is washed with ether, acidified with conc. HCl and extracted with ether. The organic layer is Na2SO4 dried, filtered, and concentrated to give the title compound (0.236 g, 53%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.75 (1H, d, 3.0 Hz), 6.87 (1H, d, 3.0 Hz), 1.86 (4H, q, 5.7 Hz), 0.86 (6H, t, 5.7 Hz).
To a mixture of 5-(3-hydroxy-3-pentyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 0.236 g (1.05 mmol) and methanol (15 ml) is bubbled HCl gas for a few minutes. The mixture is heated at reflux for 2 h and then concentrated under vacuum. The residue is partitioned between Et2O and 1N NaHCO3. The organic layer is Na2SO4 dried and concentrated to give the title compound (0.106 g, 62%).
To a mixture of methyl 5-(E/Z-2-penten-3-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate (0.106 g, 0.65 mmol) and o-cresol (0.282 g, 2.61 mmol) in a few drops of methylene chloride is added of BF3 etherate (37 mg, 0.26 mmol). The mixture is stirred overnight and partitioned between Et2O and 1N NaHCO3. The organic layer is Na2SO4 dried, concentrated, and excess o-cresol is distilled off (73° C./0.10 mm). The residue is chromatographed (7.5% to 10% EtOAc/hex) to give the title compound (0.104 g, 50%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.62 (1H, d, 3.0 Hz), 6.96 (1H, s), 6.94 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 6.78 (1H, d, 3.0 Hz), 6.65 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 4.60 (1H, s), 3.82 (3H, s), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.10 (4H, q, 5.7 Hz), 0.69 (6H, t, 5.7 Hz).
LC/MS: 319.2 (M+1).
To a stirred 0° C. mixture of 60% disp NaH (15.7 mg, 0.39 mmol, hex washed) is added 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (100 mg, 0.31 mmol) in DMF (2.0 ml). The resulting mixture is added 1-chloropinacolone (46 mg, 0.34 mmol) with a crystal of KI. The reaction is allowed to warm to RT and stirred overnight. The mixture is partitioned between Et2O and 1N NaHCO3. The organic layer is Na2SO4 dried, filtered, concentrated, and chromatographed (on 4 g of silica gel with 5% EtOAc/hex) to give the title compound (0.114 g, 87%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.62 (1H, d, 3.0 Hz), 6.99 (1H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 6.77 (1H, d, 3.0 Hz), 6.50 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 4.83 (2H, s), 3.82 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.10 (4H, q, 5.7 Hz), 1.24 (9H, s), 0.68 (6H, t, 5.7 Hz).
LC/MS: 417.3 (M+1).
To a mixture of 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (28 mg, 0.067 mmol) and 95% EtOH (1 ml) is added NaBH4 (3.8 mg, 0.1 mmol). After stirring overnight, the reaction is added acetone (several drops) and partitioned between CH2Cl2 and 1N NaHCO3. The organic layer is washed with water, Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated to give the title compound (23 mg, 82%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.62 (1H, d, 2.7 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 6.98 (1H, s), 6.78 (1H, d, 2.6 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 4.06 (1H, d, 8.2 Hz), 3.86 (1H, d, 8.4 Hz), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.70 (1H, d, 8.2 Hz), 2.18 (3H, s), 2.10 (4H, q, 6.0 Hz), 1.00 (9H, s), 0.69 (6H, t, 5.8 Hz).
LC/MS: 418.2 (M+).
A mixture of racemic 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (1.4 g, 3.25 mmol) is chromatographed with a ChiralPak AD column to give enantiomer 1, Example 6A (666 mg, 48%) and enantiomer 2, Example 6B (686 mg, 49%).
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate);
rt=5.8 m
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) equivalent to Example 2.
High Res. ES-MS: 455.2231; calc. for C25H36O4S+Na: 455.2232
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=9.8 m
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) equivalent to Example 2.
High Res. ES-MS: 433.2427; calc. for C25H36O4S+H: 433.2413
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3, enantiomer 1 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (Example 6A) gives the title compound as a white foamy solid (440 mg, quant.).
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) equivalent to Example 3.
High Res. ES-MS: 441.2073; calc. for C24H34O4S+Na: 441.2076
Preparation of enantiomer 2 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-4-methylthiophen-2-yl)pentane
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3, enantiomer 2 (Example 6B) of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane gives the title compound as a white foamy solid (440 mg, quant.).
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) equivalent to Example 3.
High Res. ES-MS: 441.2074; calc. for C24H34O4S+Na: 441.2076
Preparation of 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methylsulfonylmethyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (1.55 g, 3.66 mmol) and THF (15 ml) is added LAH (417 mg, 11 mmol) and warmed to RT. The reaction is heated to 45° C. overnight and then cooled to 0° C. The mixture is quenched with sat'd Na2SO4, diluted with Et2O, dried with Na2SO4 and filtered. After concentration, the residue is chromatographed (CHCl3) to give the title compound (1.1 g, 76%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.64 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.96-2.05 (m, 4H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 5.06 (m, 3H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (br s, 2H), 7.31 (m, 1H), 7.37 (m, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 377.1950; calc. for C25H30O2S+H−H2O: 377.1939
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)thiophen-2-yl]pentane (450 mg, 1.1 mmol) and Et2O (3 ml) is added PBr3 (113 ul, 1.2 mmol) and stirred for 1 h. The reaction is diluted with Et2O, washed with water (1×5 ml), brine (1×5 ml), Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated. The resulting solid is dissolved in DMF, cooled to 0° C., added NaSMe (330 mg, 4.8 mmol), and allowed to warmed RT. After stirring for 2 h, the reaction is concentrated and chromatographed (5% EtOAc/hex) to give the title compound (280 mg, 60%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.63 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.94-2.05 (m, 4H), 1.97 (s, 3H), 2.07 (s, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 2H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 6.90 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (m, 2H), 7.31 (m, 1H), 7.38 (m, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 425.1964; calc. for C26H32OS2+H: 425.1973
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methyl-5-(methylmercaptylmethyl)thiophen-2-yl]pentane (260 mg, 0.611 mmol) and CHCl3 (3 ml) is added 50% m-CPBA (465 mg, 1.35 mmol) and stirred for 1.5 h. The reaction is diluted with CHCl3, washed with satd Na2CO3, Na2SO4 dried, concentrated, and chromatographed (CHCl3 to 5% EtOAc/CHCl3) to give the title compound as a white foamy solid (250 mg, 90%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.64 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.99-2.07 (m, 4H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 6.67 (s, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (m, 2H), 7.31 (m, 1H), 7.38 (m, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 474.2126; calc. for C26H32O3S2+NH4: 474.2137
Using a procedure analogous to Example 1F, 3′-[4-(benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methyl-5-(methylsulfonylmethyl)thiophen-2-yl]pentane gives the title compound as a white foamy solid (160 mg, 81%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.63 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.94-2.03 (m, 4H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 6.65 (m, 2H), 6.85 (dd, J=2.4, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 384.1648; calc. for C19H26O3S2+NH4: 384.1667
Using a procedure analogous to Example 1G, 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methyl-5-(methylsulfonylmethyl)thiophen-2-yl]pentane gives the title compound (160 mg, 84%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.63 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.16 (s, 9H), 2.00-2.08 (m, 4H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 5.07 (s, 2H), 6.60 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.67 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 482.2397; calc. for C25H26O4S2+NH4: 482.2399
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methylsulfonylmethyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane gives the title compound as a white foamy solid (440 mg, quant.).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.92 (s, 9H), 1.97-2.08 (m, 4H), 2.12 (s, 3H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 3.45 (m, 1H), 3.76 (dd, J=7.3, 9.8 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (dd, J=2.9, 9.8 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 4.78 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 6.66 (s, 1H), 6.82 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (m, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 484.2553; calc. for C25H38O4S2+NH4: 484.2555
A racemic mixture of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methylsulfonylmethyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane is chromatographed with a Chiralcel AD column to give enantiomer 1, Example 11A (205 mg, ˜50%) and enantiomer 2, Example 11B (150 mg, 38%).
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% hept; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=9.86 m; 260 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 10.
High Res. ES-MS: 489.2127; calc. for C25H38O4S2+Na: 489.2109.
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% hept; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=12.64 m; 260 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 10.
High Res. ES-MS: 489.2132; calc. for C25H38O4S2+Na: 489.2109.
To a mixture of 3-methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (342 g, 2.24 mol) in MeOH (3.5 l) is bubbled HCl (g) for 5 m. The mixture is stirred for 12 h at RT. The reaction is concentrated to give the title compound (372 g, quant).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.82 (1H, s), 7.78 (1H, dd, ), 6.80 (1H, d), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.22 (3H, s).
To a 0° C. mixture of 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester (373 g, 2.24 mol) in THF (6 l) is added 3.0 M EtMgBr/Et2O (2.3 1, 6.93 mol) over 3 h. The mixture is warmed to 40° C. for 2 h and cooled to 0° C. Saturated NaHCO3 is added slowly until gas evolution ceases and the reaction is partitioned between EtOAc/water. The organic layer is washed with brine, water, MgSO4 dried and concentrated. The residue is dissolved in CH2Cl2, dried with Na2SO4 and concentrated to give the title compound (440 g, quant).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.06 (1H, s), 7.02 (1H, dd), 6.78 (1H, d), 4.60 (1H, s), 2.24 (3H, s), 1.80 (4H, m), 0.77 (6H, t).
To a −78° C. mixture of 3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl]pentan-3-ol] (415 g, 2.13 mol), 3-methylthiophene (627 g, 6.39 mol) and CH2Cl2 (6 l) is added BF3-Et2O (1.81 kg, 12.8 mol), maintaining the temperature below −75° C. The reaction is warmed to RT for 3 h and cooled to 0° C. Saturated NaHCO3 is added until the gas evolution ceases and the mixture is partitioned with water. The organic layer is dried with Na2SO4, concentrated and chromatographed (EtOAc/hex) to give the title compound (425 g, 73%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.63 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H), 2.01 (m, 4H), 2.08 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 6.67 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 2H), 6.93 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (s, 1H).
High Res. EI-MS: 274.1389; calc. for C17H22OS: 274.1391
To a mixture of 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (5.00 g, 187.2 mmol) and t-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (2.75 g, 18.2 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (100 ml) is added imidazole (1.24 g, 18.2 mmol). The reaction is stirred for 24 h at RT. The mixture is diluted with Hex (100 ml), filtered and concentrated. The concentrate is suspended in Hex (100 ml), filtered and concentrated to give the title compound as an oil (6.91 g, 98%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.05 (1H, d, 2.0 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, 9.0 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, 1.1 Hz), 6.68 (1H, d, 8.3 Hz), 6.62 (1H, d, 1.3 Hz), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.10 (4H, m), 1.03 (9H, s), 0.72 (6H, t, 7.3 Hz), 0.23 (6H, s).
To a −78° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (6.75 g, 17.4 mmol) and THF (100 ml) is added 2.5 M n-BuLi/hex (7.64 ml, 19.1 mmol). The mixture is stirred for 25 m and warmed to 0° C. over 15 m. The reaction is cooled to −78 ° C., added methyl chloroformate (1.48 ml, 19.1 mmol) and warmed to RT overnight. To the reaction is added water (25 ml). The mixture is concentrated and partitioned with CH2Cl2/water. The organic layer is concentrated to yield the title compound (7.8 g, quant.).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 6.99 (1H, d, 2.0 Hz), 6.94 (1H, dd, 2.3, 8.5 Hz), 6.67 (1H, d, 8.5 Hz), 6.62 (1H, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 2.49 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.09 (4H, m), 1.01 (9H, s), 0.70 (6H, t, 7.3 Hz), 0.22 (6H, s).
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (130 g, 292 mmol) and THF (1 L) is added 1.0 M TBAF/THF (292 ml, 292 mmol) over 20 m. The reaction is warmed to RT and stirred for 1 d. The mixture is concentrated and partitioned with CH2Cl2/water. The organic layer is concentrated and chromatographed (EtOAc/hex) to give the title compound (40.2 g, 41%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 6.97 (1H, s), 6.95 (1H, d, 7.5 Hz), 6.69 (1H, d, 8.2 Hz), 6.61 (1H, s), 4.95 (1H, br s), 3.80 (3H, s), 2.47 (3H, s), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.08 (4H, m), 0.91 (3H, s), 0.70 (6H, t, 7.3 Hz).
To a mixture of 3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl)pentane (14.5 g, 43.6 mmol), acetone (200 ml) and K2CO3 (12.1 g, 87.2 mmol) is added 3,3-dimethyl-1-chloro-2-butanone (5.73 ml, 43.6 mmol). The mixture is stirred overnight, refluxed for 9 h and cooled to RT overnight. The reaction is filtered and concentrated to give the title compound (18.8 g, quant.).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 6.99 (2H, m), 6.60 (1H, s), 6.51 (1H, d, 8.5 Hz), 4.84 (2H, s), 3.79 (3H, s), 2.47 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H, s), 2.08 (4H, m), 1.25 (9H, s), 0.70 (6H, t, 7 Hz).
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(benzyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)thiophen-2-yl]pentane (900 mg, 2.3 mmol) and Et2O (7 ml) is added PBr3 (240 ul, 2.5 mmol) and stirred for 1.5 h. The reaction is diluted with Et2O, washed with water (10 ml), brine (10 ml), Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated. The resulting residue is dissolved in THF (4 ml) and cooled to −78° C. to afford the bromide/THF solution. In a separate flask is charged with 1M LiHMDS (4.6 ml, 4.6 mmol), cooled to −78 C, and added pinacolone (570 ul, 4.6 mmol). The reaction is stirred for 1.5 h, warmed to −50° C. and transferred (via syringe) to the −78° C. solution of bromide/THF. The reaction is warmed to RT with a cold water bath. After stirring for 15 m, the reaction is diluted with Et2O and washed with 1N HCl. The organic layer is Na2SO4 dried and chromatographed (30% CHCl3/hex to 80% CHCl3/hex) to give the title compound (900 mg, 82%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.00 (s, 9H), 1.93-2.04 (m, 4H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 2.71 (m, 2H), 2.80 (m, 2H), 5.08 (s, 2H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 6.90 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (m, 2H), 7.34 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (m, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 477.2830; calc. for C31H40O2S+H: 477.2827.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 1F, 3′-[5-(3-oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-benzyloxy-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (600 mg, 97%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.59 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.99 (s, 9H), 1.91-1.98 (m, 4H), 2.03 (s, 3H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.71 (m, 2H), 2.75 (m, 2H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 6.62 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (s, 1H), 9.04 (s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 409.2167; calc. for C24H34O2S+Na: 409.2177.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 1D, 3′-[5-(3-oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl]pentane and methylmercaptylmethyl chloride give the title compound (440 mg, 73%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.61 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.98 (s, 9H), 1.93-2.01 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.11 (s, 3H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.71 (m, 2H), 2.76 (m, 2H), 5.23 (s, 2H), 6.86 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (m, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 469.2230, calc. for C26H38O2S2+Na: 469.2211.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 9C, 3′-[5-(3-Oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methylmercaptylmethyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (140 mg, 33%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.61 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.99 (s, 9H), 1.95-2.02 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.71 (m, 2H), 2.76 (m, 2H), 3.04 (s, 3H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 7.01 (m, 3H).
High Res. ES-MS: 501.2129; calc. for C26H38O4S2+Na: 501.2109.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, 3′-[5-(3-oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methylsulfonylmethyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (100 mg, quant.).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.11-1.38 (m, 1H), 1.56-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.94-2.01 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.52-2.60 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.97 (m, 1H), 3.04 (s, 3H), 4.38 (d, J=5.9, 1H), 5.25 (s, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 7.01 (m, 3H).
High Res. ES-MS: 503.2268; calc. for C26H40O4S2+Na: 503.2266.
A mixture of racemic 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methylsulfonylmethyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane is chromatographed with a Chiralcel OD column to give enantiomer 1 Example 3A (54 mg, 43%) and enantiomer 2, Example 3B (55 mg, 44%).
HPLC: Chiralcel OD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=8.9 m; 225 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example Yee-2.
High Res. ES-MS: 503.2269; calc. for C26H40O4S2+Na: 503.2266.
HPLC: Chiralcel OD (4.6×250 mm);); 40% IPA/60% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=11.3 m; 225 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 2.
High Res. ES-MS: 503.2280; calc. for C26H40O4S2+Na: 503.2266.
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methylmercaptylmethyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane (725 mg, 1.67 mmol) and CHCl3 (7 ml) is added 50% m-CPBA (1.3 g, 3.77 mmol). The stirred reaction is allowed to warm to RT over 1 h. The resulting suspension is added more CHCl3 (7 ml) and stirred for 1 h. The mixture is diluted with CHCl3 and washed with satd Na2CO3. The organic layer is concentrated and chromatographed (CHCl3 to 50% EtOAc/CHCl3, TLC Rf: 0.05) to give the title compound (175 mg, 23%).
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.95-2.01 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 2.58 (m, 1H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.79 (m, 1H), 3.04 (m, 1H), 4.38 (m, 1H), 5.02 (d, J=10.2 Hz, 1H), 5.20 (d, J=10.7 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 7.02 (m, 3H).
High Res. ES-MS: 465.2483; calc. for C26H40O3S2+H: 465.2497.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 1D, 3′-[5-(3-oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (425 mg, 65%).
TLC: CHCl3; Rf=0.4.
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.98 (s, 9H), 1.93-2.15 (m, 4H), 2.05 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.72 (m, 2H), 2.77 (m, 2H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (m, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 487.1940; calc. for C25H36O4S2+Na: 487.1940.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, 3′-[5-(3-oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methylsulfonyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (300 mg, 96%).
TLC: 5% EtOAc/CHCl3; Rf=0.35.
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.35 (m, 1H), 1.62 (m, 1H), 1.95-2.12 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.60 (m, 1H), 2.81 (m, 1H), 2.98 (m, 1H), 3.42 (s, 3H), 4.37 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=2.2, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (m, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 484.2539; calc. for C25H38O4S2+NH4: 484.2555.
A mixture of racemic 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methylsulfonyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane is chromatographed with a Chiralcel AD column to give enantiomer 1, Example 19A (108 mg, 43%) and enantiomer 2, Example 19B (109 mg, 44%).
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 10% IPA/heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=6.85 m; 250 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 18.
High Res. ES-MS: 489.2106; calc. for C25H38O4S2+Na: 489.2109.
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 10% IPA/heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=8.00 m; 250 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 18.
High Res. ES-MS: 489.2112; calc. for C25H38O4S2+Na: 489.2109.
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.61 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.98 (s, 9H), 1.96-2.12 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.71 (m, 2H), 2.78 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 7.15 (m, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 446.2741; calc. for C26H36O3S+NH4: 446.2729.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, 3′-[5-(3-Oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-methoxycarbonyl-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (785 mg, 98%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.63 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.35 (m, 1H), 1.54 (m, 1H), 1.98-2.13 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.79 (m, 1H), 2.95 (m, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 4.37 (br s, d, 1H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 7.17 (m, 2H), 7.72 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 431.2630; calc. for C26H38O3S+H: 431.2620.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3, 3′-[5-(3-oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-methoxycarbonyl-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (800 mg, 92%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.98 (s, 9H), 1.96-2.11 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.71 (m, 2H), 2.77 (m, 2H), 6.56 (s, 1H) 7.11 (m, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 12.64 (s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 415.2297; calc. for C25H34O3S+H: 415.2307.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3, 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-methoxycarbonyl-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (700 mg, 99%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.36 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 1.96-2.11 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.55 (m, 1H), 2.60 (m, 1H), 4.37 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 6.58 (s, 1H), 7.17 (m, 2H), 7.73 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 12.65 (br s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 439.2322; calc. for C25H36O3S+Na: 439.2283.
To a mixture of DMAP (256 mg, 2.1 mmol), methyl glycinate hydrochloride (123 mg, 1.01 mmol), EDCI (193 mg, 1.01 mmol) and CH2Cl2 (4 ml) is added 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-carboxyl-3-methylphenyl]pentane (350 mg, 0.84 mmol). The reaction is added CH2Cl2 (2 ml) and DMF (1 ml). The mixture is stirred for 16 h and concentrated. The residue is diluted with Et2O, 1N HCl (3×), brine and Na2SO4 dried. The organic solution is concentrated and chromatographed (20% EtOAc/CHCl3 to 50% EtOAc/CHCl3) to give the title compound (320 mg, 78%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.64 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.35 (m, 1H), 1.57 (m, 1H), 1.98-2.12 (m, 4H), 2.32.(s, 3H), 2.53-2.61 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.95 (m, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 3.94 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.39 (br s, 1H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 7.11 (m, 2H), 7.26 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H).
ES-MS: 488.2 (M+H).
A racemic mixture of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methoxycarbonylmethylaminocarbonyl)-3-methylphenyl]pentane is chromatographed with a Chiralcel AD column to give enantiomer 1, Example 25A (110 mg, 37%) and enantiomer 2, Example 25B (102 mg, 34%).
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 10% IPA/heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=16.90 m; 240 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 24.
High Res. ES-MS: 488.2812; calc. for C28H41NO4S+H: 488.2835.
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 10% IPA/heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=20.00 m; 240 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 24.
High Res. ES-MS: 488.2831; calc. for C28H41NO4S+H: 488.2835.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3 but reacted at 50° C., isomer 1 of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methoxycarbonylmethylaminocarbonyl)-3-methylphenyl]pentane (Example 13A) gives the title compound (95 mg, 98%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.64 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.34 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 1.97-2.12 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.57 (m, 1H), 2.80 (m, 1H), 2.95 (m, 1H), 3.84 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (br s, 1H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 7.10 (m, 2H), 7.26 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 12.47 (br s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 474.2689; calc. for C27H39NO4S+H: 474.2678.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3 except using LiOH at 60° C., isomer 2 of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methoxycarbonylmethylaminocarbonyl)-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (79 mg, 94%).
1NMR equivalent to Example 26.
High Res. ES-MS: 474.2672; calc. for C27H39NO4S+H: 474.2678.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 8A, isomer 1 of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (1.1 g, 64%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.63 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.35 (m, 1H), 1.59 (m, 1H), 1.97-2.12 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.58 (m, 1H), 2.80 (m, 1H), 2.94 (m, 1H), 4.38 (br s, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (m, 2H), 7.33 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).
High Res. El-MS: 520.1927; calc. for C25H35F3O4S2: 520.1929.
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane (1.08 g, 2.07 mmol), Pd(Dppf)2Cl2 (170 mg, 0.207 mmol), LiCl (350 mg, 8.3 mmol) and THF (1 ml) is added 0.5M of 2-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethylzinc bromide/THF (12.4 ml, 6.21 mmol). The reaction is heated to 60° C. for 1 h and concentrated (to ˜8 ml of volume) with a stream of nitrogen. The reaction is heated under nitrogen for another 15 h. After cooling, the reaction is diluted with Et2O, quenched with 2.5N HCl, washed with water, Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed (70% CHCl3/hex to 100% CHCl3) to give the title compound (550 mg, 56%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.61 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.14 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.33 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 1.93-2.19 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.51-2.59 (m, 3H), 2.75-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.95 (m, 1H), 4.02 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 4.38 (br s, 1H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.98 (m, 3H).
High Res. ES-MS: 495.2926; calc. for C29H44O3S+Na: 495.2909.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3 but reacted at RT for 45 m, 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(2-ethoxycarbonylethyl)-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (450 mg, 95%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.34 (m, 1H), 1.59 (m, 1H), 1.97-2.19 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.45 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.54 (m, 1H), 2.74 (t, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 2.79 (m, 1H), 2.96 (m, 1H), 4.38 (br s, 1H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.99 (m, 3H), 12.09 (br s, 1H).
ES-MS: 445.3 (M+H).
A racemic mixture of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl)-3′-[4-(2-carboxylethyl)-3-methylphenyl]pentane is chromatographed with a Chiralcel AD column to give enantiomer 1, Example 30A (108 mg, 43%) and enantiomer 2, Example 30B (109 mg, 44%).
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 0.1% TFA in 5% EtOH/hept; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=8.20 m; 210 nm.
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.35 (m, 1H), 1.61 (m, 1H), 1.97-2.10 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.47 (m, 2H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.77 (m, 3H), 2.95 (m, 1H), 4.37 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (s, 1H), 7.02 (m, 3H), 12.12 (br s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 462.3054; calc. for C27H40NO3S+NH4: 462.3042.
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 0.1% TFA in 5% EtOH/hept; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=10.09 m; 210 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 29.
High Res. ES-MS: 462.3057; calc. for C27H40NO3S+NH4: 462.3042.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, 3′-[5-(3-oxo-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (4.6 g, 98%).
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.61 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.78 (s, 9H), 1.35 (m, 1H), 1.57 (m, 1H), 1.87-2.11 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 2.58 (m, 1H), 2.96 (dd, J=6.2, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 6.51 (s, 1H), 6.65 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (dd, J=2.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 389.2502; calc. for C24H36O2S+H: 389.2514.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 1D, 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl]pentane is reacted with NaH and methyl chloroacetate to give the title compound (1.85 g, 92%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.78 (s, 9H), 1.35 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 1.92-2.02 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.55 (m, 1H), 2.78 (m, 1H), 2.95 (m, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 4.38 (br s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H, 6.69 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (m, 2H).
High Res. ES-MS: 461.2738; calc. for C27H40O4S+H: 461.2726.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3, 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(methoxycarbonylmethoxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane gives the title compound (1.4 g, 80%).
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.78 (s, 9H), 1.59 (m, 1H), 1.61 (m, 1H), 1.90-2.07 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.58 (m, 1H), 2.78 (m, 1H), 2.96 (m, 1H), 4.37 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (m, 2H), 12.92 (br s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 469.2392; calc. for C26H38O4S+Na: 469.2389.
A racemic mixture of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(carboxylmethoxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane is chromatographed with a Chiralcel OJ column to give enantiomer 1, Example 33A (600 mg, 46%) and enantiomer 2, Example 33B (600 mg, 46%).
HPLC: Chiralcel OJ (4.6×250 mm); 0.1% TFA in (2% MeOH and 5% EtOH in hept); 0.6 ml/m (flow rate); rt=7.10 m; 240 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 32.
High Res. ES-MS: 469.2393; calc. for C26H38O4S+Na: 469.2389.
HPLC: Chiralcel OJ (4.6×250 mm); 0.1% TFA in (2% MeOH and 5% EtOH in hept); 0.6 ml/m (flow rate); rt=10.50 m; 240 nm.
1NMR equivalent to Example 32.
High Res. ES-MS: 469.2385; calc. for C26H38O4S+Na: 469.2389.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 24 and crystallization from Et2O/hex, enantiomer 1 of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(carboxylmethoxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane (Example 33A) and 5-aminotetrazole give the title compound as a white solid (45 mg, 20%).
1NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.62 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.77 (s, 9H), 1.33 (m, 1H), 1.57 (m, 1H), 1.92-2.00 (m, 4H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.78 (m, 1H), 2.95 (m, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (m, 2H), 12.21 (br s, 1H), 15.97 (br s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 536.2677; calc. for C27H39O3N5S+Na: 536.2671.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 24 with crystallization from Et2O/hex, enantiomer 2 of 3′-[5-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]-3′-[4-(carboxylmethoxy)-3-methylphenyl]pentane (Example 33B) and 5-aminotetrazole give the title compound as a white solid (70 mg, 32%).
1NMR equivalent to Example 34.
High Res. ES-MS: 536.2690; calc. for C27H39O3N5S+Na: 536.2671.
Add Preparation of racemic 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-(tetrazol-5-yl-aminocarbonyl)-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 24 and crystallization from CH2Cl2, enantiomer 1 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (Example 7) and 5-aminotetrazole give the title compound as a white solid (335 mg, 77%).
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.67 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.93 (s, 9H), 2.00-2.15 (m, 4H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 3.46 (m, 1H), 3.77 (dd, J=7.3, 9.9 Hz, 1H), 4.04 (dd, J=2.9, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 4.80 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (m, 2H), 7.04 (m, 2H), 11.80 (s, 1H), 15.92 (br s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 486.2556; calc. for C25H35O3N5S+H: 486.2539.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 24 and crystallization from CH2Cl2, enantiomer 2 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (Example 8) and 5-aminotetrazole give the title compound as a white solid (335 mg, 77%).
1NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.67 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.93 (s, 9H), 2.00-2.15 (m, 4H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 3.46 (m, 1H), 3.77 (dd, J=7.3, 9.9 Hz, 1H), 4.04 (dd, J=2.9, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 4.80 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (m, 2H), 7.04 (m, 2H), 11.80 (s, 1H), 15.92 (br s, 1H).
High Res. ES-MS: 486.2545; calc. for C25H35O3N5S+H: 486.2539.
To a mixture of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butyoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (0.6344 g, 1.52 mmol) and CH2Cl2 (10 mL) is added Et3N (0.85 mL, 6.07 mmol), followed by hydrochloride salt of 2-aminoethylmethylsulfone (0.2416 g, 1.52 mmol), EDCI (0.320 g, 1.67 mmol), and HOBT (0.226 g, 1.67 mmol). The resulting solution is stirred at RT overnight, diluted with CH2Cl2 (30 mL), washed with 1.0 M HCl (3×20 mL), brine (20 mL), dried over MgSO4, and concentrated. The resulting residue is purified by chromatography (50% EtOAc/Hex) to give the titled compound (0.4042 g, 0.77 mmol, 51%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.03 (s, 9H), 2.09 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.42 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.98 (s, 3H), 3.32 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (dt, J=8.9, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.84-3.94 (m, 3H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.3, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.44 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (dd, J=8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C27H42NO5S2 (M+H)+: 524.8; found: 524.2.
A racemic mixture of 5-[1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimetnyl-butoxy)-3-methylphenyl]propyl]-3-methylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid (2-methylsulfonyl-ethyl)amide (247 mg) is chromatographed (CHIRALPAK AD column, 40% i-PrOH/Hept) to give enantiomer 1, Example 39 (100 mg, 40%) and enantiomer 2, Example 40 (80 mg, 32%).
rt=6.0 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 38.
rt=10.2 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 38.
To a solution of 5-[1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimetnyl-butoxy)-3-methylphenyl]propyl]-3-methylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid (2-methylsulfonyl-ethyl) amide, Example 38 (0.1096 g, 0.21 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (10 mL) is added NMO (37 mg, 0.31 mmol), and TPAP (3.7 mg, 0.01 mmol). The resulting solution is stirred at RT for 5 m, then it is filtered through a silica gel column, and washed with excess amount of EtOAc. Concentration of the solvent resulted in the title compound (62 mg, 0.12 mmol, 57%).
1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.70 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 6H), 1.27 (s, 9H), 1.99 (m, 4H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 3.24 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (m, 2H), 6.36 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.50 (s, 1H), 6.85-6.95 (m, 2H).
LC/MS (m/z): 522.1 (M+H)+.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 38, from 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butyoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (0.34 g, 0.81 mmol) and N-methoxy-N-methylamine hydrochloride salt (0.087 g, 0.89 mmol) furnished the titled compound (0.2083 g, 0.45 mmol, 56%).
1H NMR (CD3OD), δ 0.65 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 0.95 (s, 9H), 2.07 (q, J=7.4 Hz, 4H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.57 (dd, J=7.8, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 3.82 (dd, J=9.7, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (dd, J=9.7, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (dd, J=8.9, 2.4 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C26H40NO4S (M+H)+: 462.2; found: 462.2.
A racemic mixture of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butyoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl)-3methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methoxy-methyl-amide (92 mg) is chromatographed (CHIRALPAK AD column, 40% i-PrOH/Hept) to give enantiomer 1, Example 43 (42 mg, 46%) and enantiomer 2, Example 44 (34.5 mg, 38%).
rt=4.4 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 42.
rt=7.3 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 42.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 41, from 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butyoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methoxy-methyl-amide (Example 42) (110 mg, 0.245 mmol) yielded the titled compound (107.9 mg, 98%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 6H), 1.27 (s, 9H), 2.09 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 4H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 6.52 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C26H38NO4S (M+H)+: 460.2; found: 460.2.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 38, from 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butyoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (0.4307 g, 1.03 mmol) and glycine methyl ester hydrochloride (0.129 g, 1.03 mmol) furnished the titled compound (0.2535 g, 50%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.03 (s, 9H), 2.09 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.44 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 3.72 (dt, J=8.3, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.87 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (dd, J=9.2, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.99-7.01 (m, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H).
LC/MS (m/z): 490.2 (M+H)+.
2-[5-{1-Ethyl-1-{4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butyoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid methyl ester (Example 46) (0.24 g, 0.49 mmol) is dissolved in THF (5 mL), treated with H2O (1 mL) and LiOH (59 mg, 2.46 mmol) and the resulting mixture is stirred at RT overnight. The solution is diluted with H2O (10 mL), the pH value is adjusted to ca. 3-4 using 1 M HCl, it is extracted with EtOAc (2×40 mL), dried with MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to yield the titled compound (0.233 g, 0.49 mmol, 99%). 1H NMR (CD3OD), δ 0.75 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.05 (s, 9H), 2.17 (q, J=7.4 Hz, 4H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 3.66 (dd, J=7.8 2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (dd, J=9.6, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 4.16 (dd, J=9.6, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=8.2, 2.5 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C26H38NO5S (M+H)+: 476.2; found: 476.2.
A racemic mixture of 2-[5-{1-Ethyl-1-{4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butyoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid, Example 47 (130 mg) is chromatographed (CHIRALPAK AD column, 20% i-PrOH/Hept, 0.2% TFA) to give enantiomer 1, Example 48 (47.9 mg, 37%) and enantiomer 2, Example 49 (39 mg, 30%).
rt=6.5 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 47.
rt=15.2 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 47.
2-[5-{1-Ethyl-1-{4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butyoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid (Example 47) (99 mg, 0.21 mmol) is dissolved in CH2Cl2 (4 mL), treated with Dess-Martin reagent (97 mg, 0.23 mmol). The resulting mixture is stirred at RT 2 h. It is diluted with EtOAc (25 mL), washed with 10% Na2SO3 (2×20 mL) along with 0.1 M HCl (20 mL); dried with MgSO4, filtered and concentrated. Purification of the resulting crude product by flash chromatography, eluted with 15% CH3OH/EtOAc with 0.5% HOAc yielded the titled compound (56.2 mg, 0.11 mmol, 53%). 1H NMR (CD3OD), δ 0.75 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 6H), 1.29 (s, 9H), 2.19 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 4H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 6.66 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 7.00-7.11 (m, 2H), 7.96 (bs, 1H).
LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C26H36NO5S (M+H)+: 474.2; found: 474.2.
4-[1-Ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenol (10.66 g, 38.9 mmol) is reacted with methyl bromoacetate (4.4 ml, 46.7 mmol) and K2CO3 (10.70 g, 77.81 mmol) in acetone (100 m) at refluxing temperature overnight. The reaction is cooled to RT, filtered and washed with Et2O and concentrated. The crude product is purified by chromatography to give the titled compound (12.15 g, 35.1 mmol, 90%).
1H NMR (CD3Cl3), δ 0.70 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 6H), 2.04-2.12 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 6.57-6.61 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.71 (m, 1H), 7.02-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C20H27O3S (M+H)+: 347.5; found: 347.1.
{4-[1-Ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}acetic acid methyl ester (5.52 g, 15.95 mmol) is dissolved in THF (50 mL). The solution is cooled to 0° C., and treated with Ethyl magnesiumbromide (3.0 M, 13.3 mL) in a dropwise fashion. The reaction is stirred at 0° C. for 10 m, and refluxed for 3 h. It is cooled to 0° C., quenched with sat. NH4Cl (50 mL), then 1.0 M HCl (30 mL) is added. It is extracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL), dried and concentrated. The crude product is purified by chromatography to give the titled compound (5.22 g, 13.96 mmol, 87%).
1H NMR (CD3Cl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 0.95 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H), 1.62-1.73 (m, 4H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 6H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 6.59-6.61 (m, 1H), 6.69-6.74 (m, 2H), 7.02-7.08 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C23H35O2S (M+H)+: 375.6; found: 375.3.
3-{4-[1-Ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl}-pentan-3-ol, Example 51B (0.50 g, 1.34 mmol) is dissolved in THF (10 mL). The solution is cooled to 0° C., treated with nBuLi (1.6 M, 1.8 mL, 2.95 mmol). It is stirred at 0° C. for 20 min, and methyl chloroformate (113 μL, 1.47 mmol) is added. The reaction is stirred at 0° C. for 10 min and RT for 20 m before it is quenched with satd NH4Cl (5 mL). It is diluted with H2O (10 mL), treated with 0.1 M HCl (10 ml) and extracted with EtOAc (3×15 mL), dried and concentrated. The crude product is purified by chromatography to give the titled compound (0.24 g, 0.56 mmol, 41%).
1H NMR (CD3Cl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H), 0.95 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 6H), 1.64-1.72 (m, 4H), 2.11 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.85-7.01 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C25H40NO4S (M+NH4)+: 450.3; found: 450.3.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 47, 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-ethyl-2-hydroxy-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (0.23 g, 0.53 mmol) gives the title compound (0.20 g, 0.48 mmol, 91%).
1H NMR (CD3Cl3), δ 0.72 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 6H), 0.95 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H), 1.64-1.72 (m, 4H), 2.11 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 4H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.99-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C24H33O4S (M−H)+: 417.6; found: 417.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 38, 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-ethyl-2-hydroxy-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 51) (0.3 g, 0.72 mmol), glycine methyl ester hydrochloride, and DMF (2 mL) as reaction solvent to give the title compound (0.34 g, 0.69 mmol, 97%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H), 0.95 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H), 1.63-1.72 (m, 4H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.15 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.20 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.01 (m, 1H), 7.01-7.06 (m, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C27H38NO5S (M−H)−: 488.7; found: 488.5.
2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-ethyl-2-hydroxy-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid methyl ester (Example 52) (0.34 g, 0.69 mmol) is dissolved in MeOH (2 mL), treated with H2O (0.5 mL) and NaOH (0.14 g, 3.47 mmol) and the resulting mixture is heated at a reflux for two hours cooled to at ambient temperature and stirred overnight. The solution is diluted with H2O (10 mL), the pH value is adjusted to about 3-4 using 1 M HCl, it is extracted with EtOAc (40 mL). The EtOAc layer is washed with brine (20 mL), dried with MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to yield the titled compound (0.244 g, 0.51 mmol, 74%). 1H NMR (CD3OD), δ 0.72 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 0.94 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.64-1.74 (m, 4H), 2.03-2.20 (m, 4H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 2H), 3.97-3.99 (m, 2H), 6.71 (s, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99-7.02 (m, 1H), 7.06-7.10 (m, 1 H), 7.88-7.94 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C26H36NO5S (M−H)−: 475.6; found: 474.3
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 2 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 8) (0.50 g, 1.2 mmol) and L-alanine methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.18 g, 1.3 mmol) to give the titled compound (0.44 g, 0.87 mmol, 73%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.71 (dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.88 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.2, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 4.67-4.75 (m, 1H), 6.26 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.06 (m, 2H).
LC/MS (n/z): calcd. for C28H42NO5S (M+H)+: 504.7; found: 504.4.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 2 of L-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-propionic acid methyl ester (0.42 g, 1.0 mmol) gives the title compound (0.37 g, 0.76 mmol, 73%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.51 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 3H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.72 (dd, J=8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t, J=8.7, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.3, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 4.64-4.72 (m, 1H), 6.22 (d, J=7.4, 1H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C27H40NO5S (M+H)+: 490.7; found: 490.4.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 2 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 8) (0.40 g, 0.96 mmol) and D-alanine methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.15 g, 1.05 mmol) to give the title compound (0.48 g, 0.95 mmol, 71%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.47 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 2.04-2.15 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.71 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.87 (t, J=9.2, 1H) 4.10 (dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.66-4.76 (m, 1H), 6.26 (d, J=7.6, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.07 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C28H42NO5S (M+H)+: 504.7; found: 504.4.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 2 of D-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl )-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-propionic acid methyl ester (0.34g, 0.68 mmol) gives the title compound (0.33 g, 0.66 mmol, 79%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.52 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.71 (dd, J=8.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (t, J=8.8, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.64-4.73 (m, 1H), 6.21 (d, J=6.9, 1H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C27H40NO5S (M+H)+: 490.7; found: 490.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 2 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 8) (0.4 g, 0.96 mmol) and L-aspartic acid dimethyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.21 g, 1.05 mmol) to give the title compound (0.42 g, 0.758 mmol, 78%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.93 (dd, J=17.2, 4.5 Hz, 1H), 3.10 (dd, J=17.2, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 3.69-3.73 (m, 4H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.87 (t, J=9.1, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.1, 2.6, 1H), 4.96-5.01 (m, 1H), 6.58 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=7.7, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=1.7, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=2.7, 8.5, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C30H44NO7S (M+H)+: 562.7; found: 562.4.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, L-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-succinic acid dimethyl ester, gives to the title compound (0.29 g, 0.54 mmol, 78%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.70 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.89-3.01 (m, 1H), 3.09-3.19 (m, 1H), 3.72 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.98-5.05 (m, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.60 (bs, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C28H40NO7S (M+H)+: 534.7; found: 534.4.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 2 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 8) (0.4 g, 0.96 mmol) and D-aspartic acid dimethyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.21 g, 1.05 mmol) to give the title compound (0.42 g, 0.75 mmol, 78%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.94 (dd, J=17.0, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 3.10 (dd, J=17.0, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 3.69-3.74 (m, 4H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.87 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.1, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.96-5.02 (m, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=2.7, 8.4 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C30H44NO7S (M+H)+: 562.7; found: 562.4.
Using the procedure-analogous to Example 53, epimer 2 of D-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-succinic acid dimethyl ester (0.40g, 0.71 mmol) gives the titled compound (0.30 g, 0.56 mmol, 79%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.70 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.89-3.01 (m, 1H), 3.09-3.19 (m, 1H), 3.72 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.98-5.05 (m, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.60 (bs, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C28H40NO7S (M+H)+: 534.7; found: 534.4.
Preparation of epimer 2 of L-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-3-hydroxy-propionic acid methyl ester
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 2 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 8) (0.4 g, 0.96 mmol) and L-serine methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.16 g, 1.05 mmol) to give the title compound (0.41 g, 0.79 mmol, 82%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 3.71 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.87 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (d, J=3.5 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (dd, J=5.0, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.77-4.81 (m, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 6.65 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.9, 2.6 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C28H42NO6S (M+H)+: 520.7; found: 520.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 2 of L-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-3-hydroxy-propionic acid methyl ester (0.40 g, 0.77 mmol) gives the titled compound (0.33 g, 0.66 mmol, 85%). 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 0.69 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 6H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 2.00-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 3.50 (dd, J=13.9, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.06-4.12 (m, 1H), 4.62-4.71 (m, 1H), 5.53 (bs, 2H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.95-7.05 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C27H40NO6S (M+H)+: 506.7; found: 506.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 1 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 1) (0.50 g, 1.19 mmol) and L-alanine methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.18 g, 1.31 mmol) to give the title compound (0.3 g, 0.60 mmol, 50%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to (D-epimer-2), Example 56.
Using a procedure analogous to 53, epimer 1 of L-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-propionic acid methyl ester (0.3 g, 0.60 mmol) gives the title compound (0.27 g, 0.55 mmol, 93%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to (D-epimer-2), Example 57.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 1 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 7) (0.5 g, 1.19 mmol) and D-alanine methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.18 g, 1.31 mmol) to give the title compound (0.4 g, 0.79 mmol, 66%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to 2133006 (L-Epimer-2), Example 54.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 1 of D-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-propionic acid methyl ester (0.4 g, 0.79 mmol) gives the title compound (0.33 g, 0.67 mmol, 85%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to (L-epimer-2), Example 55.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 1 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 7) (0.20 g, 048 mmol) and L-isoleucine methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.095 g, 0.53 mmol) to give the title compound (0.20 g, 0.37 mmol, 76%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 0.91-0.98 (m, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.16-1.29 (m, 1H), 1.43-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.90-2.00 (m, 1H), 2.02-2.16 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 3.71 (dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.87 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.2, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (dd, J=8.4, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 6.21 (d, J=8.4, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C31H48NO5S (M+H)+: 546.8; found: 546.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 1 of L-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-3-methyl-pentanoic acid methyl ester (0.2 g, 0.37 mmol) gives the title compound (0.16 g, 0.30 mmol, 84%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 6H), 0.94-1.02 (m, 6H), 1.03 (s, 9H), 1.21-1.32 (m, 1H), 1.48-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.98-2.16 (m, 5H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.72 (dd, J=8.5, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.3, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (dd, J=7.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 6.18 (d, J=8.7, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (n/z): calcd. for C30H46NO5S (M+H)+: 531.8; found: 532.1.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 1 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 7) (0.2 g, 0.48 mmol) and 2-amino-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.018 g, 0.53 mmol) to give the title compound (0.20 g, 0.39 mmol, 71%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.69 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 6H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 2.02-2.13 (m, 4H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 3.70 (dd, J=8.9, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.86 (t, J=8.7, 1H), 4.09 (dd, J=9.4, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.28 (s, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C29H44NO5S (M+H)+: 518.7; found: 518.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, enantiomer 1 of 2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester (0.20 g, 0.39 mmol) gives the title compound (0.17 g, 0.34 mmol, 84%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.65 (s, 6H), 2.03-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.71 (dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t, J=8.6, 1H), 4.09 (dd, J=9.2, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C28H42NO5S (M+H)+: 504.7; found: 504.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 1 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 7) (0.20 g, 0.4778 mmol) and L-proline methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.09 g, 0.53 mmol) to give the title compound (0.14 g, 0.26 mmol, 56%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.69 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H), 0.70 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.00 (s, 9H), 1.85-2.14 (m, 7H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.21-2.36 (m, 4H), 3.60-3.78 (m, 6H), 3.86 (t, J=9.3, 1H), 4.09 (dd, J=9.3, 2.8 Hz, 1H), , 4.53-4.65 (m, 1 H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C30H44NO5S (M+H)+: 530.8; found: 530.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 1 of L-1-(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (0.20 g, 0.39 mmol) gives the title compound (0.17 g, 0.34 mmol, 84%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.91-2.15 (m, 8H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.42 (bs, 1H), 3.63-3.76 (m, 3H), 3.87 (t, J=9.2, 1H), 4.09 (dd, J=9.2, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.68-4.75 (m, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (dd, J=8.3, 2.2 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C29H42NO5S (M+H)+: 516.7; found: 516.2.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 2 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 8) (0.50 g, 1.19 mmol) and L-proline methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.22 g, 1.3 mmol) to give the title compound (0.31 g, 0.59 mmol, 49%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.70 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 0.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.87-2.15 (m, 7H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.22-2.38 (m, 4H), 3.60-3.78 (m, 6H), 3.87 (t, J=9.3, 1H), 4.09 (dd, J=9.3, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.53-4.65 (m, 1 H), 6.54 (s, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C30H44NO5S (M+H)+: 530.8; found: 530.2.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 2 of 2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester, (0.31 g, 0.59 mmol) gives the title compound (0.29 g, 0.56 mmol, 97%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.92-2.15 (m, 8H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.41 (bs, 1H), 3.63-3.76 (m, 3H), 3.90 (t, J=8.9, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=8.9, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 4.68-4.75 (m, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (dd, J=8.5, 2.3 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C29H42NO5S (M+H)+: 516.7; found: 516.3.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 52, enantiomer 2 of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 8) (0.5 g, 1.19 mmol) and 2-amino-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.2 g, 1.31 mmol) to give the title compound (0.44 g, 0.85 mmol, 71%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to (enantiomer-1), Example 70.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 53, enantiomer 2 of 2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester (0.44 g, 0.85 mmol) gives the title compound (0.35 g, 0.69 mmol, 81%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to (enantiomer-1), Example 71.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, a racemic mixture of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (0.6 g, 1.39 mmol) and D-proline methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.28 g, 1.53 mmol) give the title compound (0.54 g, 1.02 mmol, 73%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.70 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 0.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H) 1.02 (s, 9H), 1.88-2.16 (m, 7H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.22-2.38 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.79 (m, 6H), 3.87 (t, J=8.8, 1H), 4.09 (dd, J=9.1, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.56-4.65 (m, 1 H), 6.54 (s, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C30H44NO5S (M+H)+: 530.8; found: 530.2.
A racemic mixture of D-1-(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (0.54 g) is chromatographed (CHIRALPAK AD column, 40% i-PrOH/Hept) to give epimer1, Example 79 ( 0.244 g, 45%) and epimer 2, Example 80 ( 0.283 g, 52%).
NMR & LC/MS: identical to 2158904 (L-epimer-2), Example 78.
NMR & LC/MS: identical to (L-epimer-1), Example 78.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 1 of D-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester (Example 79) (0.24 g, 0.46 mmol) gives the title compound (0.15 g, 0.29 mmol, 63%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to (L-enantiomer-2), Example 75.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer-2 of D-1-(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (Example 80) (0.28 g, 0.53 mmol) gives the title compound (0.22 g, 0.43 mmol, 79%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to (L-epimer-1), Example 73.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 52, a racemic mixture of 5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl )-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Example 3) (0.60 g, 1.39 mmol) and D-valine methyl ester hydrochloride salt (0.29 g, 1.53 mmol) to give the title compound (0.54 g, 1.02 mmol, 73%). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C30H40NO5S (M+H)+: 532.8; found: 532.2.
A racemic mixture of D-2-[(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-3-methyl-butyric acid methyl ester (Example 83) (0.54 g) is chromatographed (CHIRAAK AD column, 40% i-PrOH/Hept) to give epimer 1, Example 84 (0.36 g, 48%) and epimer 2, Example 85 ( 0.33 g, 45%).
rt=6.8 m
1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 6H), 0.96 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 0.99 (d, J=7.1 H, 3H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.15 (m, 4H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.20-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.71 (dd, J=8.8, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.88 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (dd, J=9.2, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.69 (dd, J=8.4, 4.9 Hz, 1 H), 6.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.90-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C30H46NO5S (M+H)+: 532.8; found: 532.2.
rt=10.6 m
1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to (D-enantiomer-1), example 33.
Using the procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 1 of D-2-[(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester (Example 84) (0.28 g, 0.53 mmol) gives the title compound (0.22 g, 0.43 mmol, 79%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.00 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 1.03 (s, 9H), 1.04 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.72 (dd, J=8.4, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.2, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.69 (dd, J=8.0, 4.4 Hz, 1 H), 6.19 (d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.4, 2.6 Hz, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd. for C29H44NO5S (M+H)+: 518.7; found: 518.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 53, epimer 2 of D-2-[(5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester (Example 85) (0.33 g, 0.62 mmol) gives the title compound (0.23 g, 0.44 mmol, 79%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: equivalent to (D-epimer-1), Example 86.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3,3′-[4-(2-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl)-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.23 g, 0.55 mmol) and 5N sodium hydroxide (220 ul, 1.1 mmol) give the title compound (0.18 g, 81%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.68 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, 8.2 Hz), 6.98 (1H, s), 6.79 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, 8.2 Hz), 4.09 (1H, d, 9.3 Hz), 3.85 (1H, t, 9.3 Hz), 3.73 (1H, d, 9.3 Hz), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.13 (4H, q, 7.0 Hz), 1.02 (9H, s), 0.71 (6H, t, 7.0 Hz).
ES/MS: 403.2 (M+1) 422.2 (M+NH4).
A mixture of racemic 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (166 mg) is chromatographed with a ChiralPak AD column (10% IPA/hept to 15% IPA/hept) to give enantiomer 1 (63 mg), Example 89 and enantiomer 2 (67 mg), Example 90.
Enantiomer 1, Example 89
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=4.9 m; 225 nm.
Enantiomer 2, Example 90
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=6.9 m; 225 nm.
Methyl, 5-(E/Z-2-penten-3-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate (Example 5C) (0.21 g, 1.0 mmol), o-isopropylphenol (1.09 g, 4.0 mmol), and BF3-etherate (58 mg, 0.2 mmol) are reacted and purified as described in Example 5D to give the title compound (0.28 g, 81%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.62 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 7.05 (1H, s), 6.90 (1H, d, 8.8 Hz), 6.78 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 6.63 (1H, d, 8.8 Hz), 4.58 (1H, s), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.15 (1H, m), 2.11 (4H, q, 7.2 Hz), 1.21 (6H, d, 6.8 Hz), 0.71 (6H, t, 7.4 Hz).
ES/MS: 347.2 (M+1).
3′-[4-(Hydroxy)-3-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.18 g, 0.52 mmol), sodium hydride 60% (23 mg, 0.56 mmol), and 1-chloropinacolone (71 mg, 0.52 mmol) with a catalytic amount of potassium iodide (7 mg, 0.04 mmol) are reacted and purified as described in Example 5E to give the title compound (0.13 g, 56%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.61 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 7.08 (1H, s), 6.93 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 6.77 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 6.52 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 4.84 (2H, s), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.38 (1H, m), 2.11 (4H, q, 7.2 Hz), 1.26 (9H, s), 1.19 (6H, d, 7.2 Hz), 0.71 (6H, t, 7.4 Hz).
ES/MS: 445.2 (M+H) 462.2 (M+NH4).
3′-[4-(2-Oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane 1(16 mg 0.26mmol) and sodium borohydride (9.8 mg, 0.26 mmol) are reacted in methanol and purified as described in Example 5F to give the title compound (93 mg, 80%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.63 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 7.08 (1H, s), 6.99 (1H, d, 9.0 Hz), 6.78 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 6.74 (1H, d, 9.0 Hz), 4.09 (1H, d, 8.2 Hz), 3.85 (1H, t, 8.2 Hz), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.72 (1H, d, 8.2 Hz), 3.25 (1H, m), 2.40 (1H, s), 2.12 (4H, q, 7.2 Hz), 1.17 (6H, d, 6.8 Hz), 1.02 (9H, s), 0.71 (6H, t, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 447.2 (M+1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3,3′-[4-(2-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (93 mg, 0.21 mmol) and 5N sodium hydroxide (1 ml, 5 mmol) are reacted and purified to give the title compound (66 mg, 73%).
H-NMR (ppm, CDCl3): 7.69 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 7.08 (1H, s), 6.99 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 6.80 (1H, d, 4.0 Hz), 6.74 (1H, d, 6.0 Hz), 4.08 (1H, d, 8.0 Hz), 3.84 (1H, t, 8.0 Hz), 3.73 (1H, d, 8.0 Hz), 3.25 (1H, m), 2.13 (4H, q, 6.8 Hz), 1.17 (6H, d, 6.0 Hz), 1.02 (9H, s), 0.72 (6H, t, 7.0 Hz).
ES/MS: 431.2 (M−1) 450.2 (M+NH4).
To a mixture of o-propylphenol (1.09 g, 8.0 mol) and methyl, 5-(z/e-2-penten-3-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate (0.21 g, 1.0 mmol) in methylene chloride (1 ml) is added BF3-etherate (56 mg, 0.2 mmol) under nitrogen and stirred for 16 h. The mixture is partitioned between satd NaHCO3 and diethylether. The organic layer is washed with water, Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated. The excess phenol is removed from the residue by vacuum distillation at 70 ° C./0.04 mm. The residue is chromatographed (4% EtOAc/hex) to give the title compound as an oil (0.27 g, 78%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.62 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.96 (s, 1H); 6.94 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz); 6.77 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.66 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 4.61 (s, 1H); 3.83 (s, 3H); 2.55 (t, 2H, J=7.3 Hz); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.60 (m, 2H); 0.93 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz); 0.71 (t, 6H, J=7.2 Hz). FAB/MS: 347 M+1.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 91B, 3′-(4-hydroxy-3-n-propylphenyl)-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.27 g, 0.78 mmol) give the title compound as an oil (0.21 g, 60%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.61 (d, 1H, J=4.4 Hz); 6.97 (s, 1H); 6.95 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz); 6.77 (d, 1H, J=4.4 Hz); 6.50 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz); 4.83 (s, 2H); 3.83, (s, 3H); 2.61 (t, 2H, J=7.3 Hz); 2.10 (q, 4H, J=7.3 Hz); 1.59 (m, 2H); 1.26 (s, 9H); 0.90 (t, 3H, 7.3 Hz); 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.3 Hz).
FAB-MS: 444.3 molecular ion.
To a mixture of 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.199 g, 0.45 mmol) and MeOH (5 ml) is added NaBH4 (17 mg, 0.45 mmol) in portions. After stirring for 4.5 h at room temperature, the reaction is concentrated and partitioned between satd NaHCO3 and diethylether. The organic layer is washed with water, Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated to give the title compound as an oil (0.18 g, 90%).
NMR(CDCl3): 7.62 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.02 (1H, d, J=7.5 Hz); 6.98 (s, 1H); 6.78 (d, 1H, 3.6 Hz); 6.73 (d, 1H, 7.5 Hz); 4.08 (1H, d, J=9.0); 3.85 (t, 1H, J=9.0); 3.83 (s, 3H); 3.71 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz); 2.55 (t, 2H, 7.5 Hz); 2.40 (s, 1H); 2.12 (q, 4H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.55 (m, 2H); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.90 (t, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 0.71 (t, 6H, J=7.2 Hz). LC/MS: 447.2 M+1.
A mixture of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.18 g, 0.4 mmol), methanol (3 ml) and 5N NaOH (161 uL, 0.8 mmol) is heated to 50° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture is concentrated and the residue dissolved in water (4 mL). The solution is added conc. HCl, filtered with water wash, and air dried to give the title compound (0.16 g, 92%).
NMR(CDCl3): 7.69 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 7.02 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz); 6.98 (s, 1H); 6.79 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 6.75 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz); 5.29 (s, 1H); 4.08 (d, 1H, J=9.0); 3.85 (t, 1H, J=9.0 Hz); 3.70 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz); 2.55 (t, 2H, J=7.5 Hz); 2.13 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.55 (m, 1H); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.90 (t, 3H, H=7.4 Hz); 0.72 (t, 6H, J=7.4 Hz).
LC/MS: 413.2 M−1.
A mixture of racemic 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (200 mg) is chromatographed on a ChiralPak AD column with IPA/heptane. Enantiomer 1 is further chromatographed on 4 g of Silica Gel from 0% EtOAc/Hex to 50% EtOAc/Hex over 38 min at 12 ml/min to give pure enantiomer 1 (66 mg), Example 94. Enantiomer 2 from ChiralPak is further chromatographed on 4 g of Silica Gel from 0% EtOAc/Hex to 50% EtOAc/Hex over 38 min at 12 ml/min. to give pure enantiomer 2 (66 mg), Example 95.
Enantiomer 1, Example 94
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=6.22 m; 225 nm.
Enantiomer 2, Example 95
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=9.0 m; 225 nm.
Using a a procedure analogous to Example 93A, o-isopropylphenol (1.09 g, 8 mol) and methyl, 5-(E/Z-2-penten-3-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate (0.21 g, 1.0 mol) give the title compound as an oil (0.28 g, 81%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.62 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 7.05 (s, 1H); 6.90 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.78 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 6.63 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 4.58 (s, 1H); 3.83 (s, 3H); 3.15 (m, 1H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.21 (d, 6H, J=6.1 Hz); 0.71 (t, 6H, J=7.4 Hz).
LC/MS: 347.2 M+1.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 91B, 3′-(4-hydroxy-3-i-propylphenyl)-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-y]]pentane (0.28 g, 0.81 mmol) gives the title compound as an oil (0.13 g, 56%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.61 (d, 1H, J=4.4 Hz); 7.09 (s, 1H); 6.94 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.77 (d, 1H, J=4.4 Hz); 6.53 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 4.84 (s, 2H); 3.83, (s, 3H); 3.38 (m, 2H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.26 (s, 9H); 1.19 (d, 6H, J=7.2 Hz); 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
FAB-MS: 444.3 molecular ion.
LC/MS: 445.2 M+1 and 462.2 M+NH4.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, 3′-[4-(2-Oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-i-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane gives the title compound as an oil (0.09 g, 80%).
NMR(CDCl3): 7.62 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.08 (s, 1H); 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz); 6.78 (d, 1H, 3.6 Hz); 6.73 (d, 1H, 8.8 Hz); 4.08 (1H, d, J=8.8); 3.85 (t, 1H, J=8.8); 3.83 (s, 3H); 3.71 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.28 (m, 1H); 2.12 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.17 (d, 6H, J=6.8 Hz); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.71 (t, 6H, J=7.2 Hz).
LC/MS: 447.2 M+1.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3,3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-i-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.93 g , 0.21 mmol) and 5N NaOH aq (1 mL, 5 mmol) give the title compound as an oil (66 mg, 73%).
NMR(CDCl3): 7.69 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.08 (s, 1H); 6.98 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz); 6.79 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.74 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz); 4.08 (d, 1H, J=7.4); 3.85 (t, 1H, J=7.4 Hz); 3.72 (d, 1H, J=7.4 Hz); 3.25 (m, 1H); 2.13 (q, 4H, J=6.8 Hz); 1.17 (d, 6H, J=6.0 Hz); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.72 (t, 6H, J=6.8 Hz).
LC/MS: 450.2 M+NH4.
A mixture of racemic 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-i-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (22 mg) is chromatographed on a ChiralPak AD column with IPA/heptane) to give enantiomer 1 (8 mg), Example 97 and enantiomer 2 (7 mg), Example 98.
Enantiomer 1, Example 97
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt
Enantiomer 2, Example 98
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=6.53 m; 225 nm.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 93A, o-ethylphenol (0.98 g, 8.0 mol) and methyl, 5-(E/Z-2-penten-3-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate (0.21 g, 1.0 mol) give the title compound as an oil (0.26 g, 78%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.62 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 6.98 (s, 1H); 6.94 (d, 1H, J=7.2 Hz); 6.78 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 6.66 (d, 1H, J=7.2 Hz); 4.60 (s, 1H); 3.83 (s, 3H); 2.59 (q, 2H, J=7.7Hz); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2Hz); 1.19 (t, 3H, J=7.6Hz); 0.71 (t, 6H, J=7.2 Hz).
FAB/MS: 333 M+1.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 91B, 3′-(4-hydroxy-3-ethylphenyl)-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.26 g, 0.78 mmol) gives the title compound as an oil (0.24 g, 71%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.61 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.02 (s, 1H); 6.96 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz); 6.77 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.52 (d, 1H, J=7.3 Hz); 4.83 (s, 2H); 3.83, (s, 3H); 2.66 (q, 2H, J=7.3 Hz); 2.12 (q, 4H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.21 (s, 9H); 1.18 (t, 3H, 7.3 Hz); 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.6 Hz).
LC/MS:431.2M+1.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, 3′-[4-(2-Oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.22 g, 0.5 mmol) gives the title compound as an oil (0.16 g, 75%).
NMR(CDCl3): 7.62 (d, 1H, J=3.2 Hz); 7.01 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz); 7.00 (s, 1H); 6.78 (d, 1H, 3.2 Hz); 6.73 (d, 1H, 7.4 Hz); 4.08 (1H, d, J=8.1); 3.85 (t, 1H, J=8.1); 3.83 (s, 3H); 3.70 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz); 2.60 (t, 2H, 7.6 Hz); 2.40 (s, 1H); 2.12 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.49 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.71 (t, 6H, J=7.2 Hz).
LC/MS showed a 433.2 M+1.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 3,3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane, methanol, and 5N NaOH at 50° C. for 16 h to give the title compound (0.15 g, 94%). NMR(DMSO-D6): 7.53 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.01 (d, 11H, J=8.8 Hz); 7.00 (s, 1H); 6.90 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.85 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 4.04 (d, 1H, J=9.4); 3.86 (t, 1H, J=9.4 Hz); 3.44 (d, 1H, J=9.4 Hz); 2.56 (m, 2H); 2.09 (m, 4H); 1.08 (t, 3H, J=8.0 Hz); 0.93 (s, 9H); 0.65 (t, 6H, J=7.4 Hz).
LC/MS: 417.2 M−1.
A mixture of racemic 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (140 mg) is chromatographed on a ChiralPak AD column with IPA/heptane to give enantiomer 1 (59 mg), Example 100 and enantiomer 2 (51 mg), Example 101.
Enantiomer 1, Example 100
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=4.42 m; 225 nm.
Enantiomer 2, Example 101
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 15% IPA/85% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=6.61 m; 225 nm.
To a mixture of methyl, 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate (21.8 g (0.13 mol) and 200 ml of THF is added 1 M ethylmagnesium bromide/THF (432 mL (0.43 mol) under nitrogen. The mixture is stirred for 60 h and quenched with satd NaHCO3. The mixture is triturated five times with ether and the combined organic layers is washed with satd NaHCO3 and brine. The organic layer is Na2SO4 dried, filtered, and concentrated to give 27 g (99%) of the title compound.
NMR (CDCl3): 7.12 (s, 1H); 7.03 (d, 1H, 8.0 Hz); 6.72 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 4.69 (s, 1H); 2.26 (s, 3H); 1.80 (m, 4H); 0.79 (t, 6H, 7.4 Hz).
ES/MS: 193 (M−1).
To a mixture of thiophene (6 mL) and 3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl]pentan-3-ol (0.92 g, 5 mmol) is added boron trifluoride etherate (100 ul, 0.8 mmol). The mixture is stirred for 96 h and partitioned between diethyl ether and satd NaHCO3. The organic layer is washed with satd NaHCO3, brine, Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed (12 g of SiO2, Hex to 8% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (0.53 g (41%).
[ES/MS 259.1 (M−1)].
Using a procedure analogous to Example 91B, 3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (0.53 g, 2.2 mmol) gives the title compound as an oil (0.47 g, 64%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.14 (d, 1H, J=6.3 Hz); 7.03 (s, 1H); 6.98 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz); 6.90 (m, 1H), 6.79 (d, 1H, J=6.3 Hz), 6.52 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 4.83 (s, 2H); 2.26 (s, 3H); 2.09 (m, 4H); 1.24 (s, 9H), 0.68 (t, 6H, 7.0 Hz).
ES/MS: 359.2 (M+1) 376.2 (M+NH4).
To a mixture of 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (0.47 g (1.3 mmol) and diethyl ether (15 mL) is added 3 M methylmagnesium iodide/THF (1.3 ml, 3.9 mmol). After stirring for 2 h, the mixture is quenched with satd NaHCO3 and triturated five times with diethyl ether. The combined organic layers is washed with water, brine, Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated to give the title compound (0.6 g, 99%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.13 (d, 1H, J=5.0 Hz); 7.02 (s, 1H); 7.03 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.90 (m, 1H), 6.80 (d, 1H, J=5.0 Hz), 6.70 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.83 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 2.27 (s, 1H); 2.21 (s, 3H); 2.11 (m, 4H); 1.32 (s, 3H); 1.05 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES-MS: 375.2 (M+1) 357.2 (M−H2O).
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(2-Hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (0.6 g, 1.3 mmol) and cycloHex (20 ml) and ether (2 ml) is added 1.4 M sec-butyl lithium/cycloHex (2.85 ml, 3.2 mmol). The mixture is allowed to warm to RT and excess CO2 gas is bubbled in. After two h, the mixture is partitioned between satd NaHCO3 and diethyl ether. The aq phase is acidified with conc. perchloric acid and extracted into diethyl ether. The organic phase is washed with water, brine, Na2SO4 dried and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed (2% EtOAc/Hex to 50% EtOAc/Hex) to give of the title compound (0.3 g (44%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.69 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.99 (s, 1H); 7.03 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.80 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz), 6.72 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.83 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 2.22 (s, 3H); 2.13 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.04 (s, 9H), 0.72 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES-MS: 417.3 (M−1) 436.3 (M+NH4).
A mixture of racemic 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (˜290 mg) is chromatographed on a ChiralPak AD column with IPA/heptane to give enantiomer 1 (125 mg, 43), Example 104 and enantiomer 2 (140 mg, 48%), Example 105.
Enantiomer 1, Example 104
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 20% IPA/80% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=6.09 m; 225 nm.
Enantiomer 2, Example 105
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 20% IPA/80% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=8.00 m; 225 nm.
To a mixture of enantiomer 1 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane and DMSO (1 ml) is added EDCI (55 mg, 0.29 mmol), 0.5 M HOAT (523 uL, 0.26 mmol), methyl, aminoacetic acid hydrochloride (33 mg, 0.26 mmol), and triethylamine (136 uL, 1 mmol). The mixture is stirred for 72 h at RT, partitioned between diethyl ether and satd NaHCO3. The organic layer is washed with water, 2M HCl, water, satd NaHCO3, then Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed (Hex to 30% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (60 mg, 51%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.40 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.04 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 6.98 (s, 1H); 6.77 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz), 6.71 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 6.53 (m, 1H); 4.18 (d, 1H, J=4.8 Hz); 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.84 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.78 (s, 3H); 2.21 (s, 3H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.04 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES-MS: 490.4 (M+1) 488.4 (M−1).
To a mixture of enantiomer 1 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-(methylcarbonyl-methylamino)carbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (60 mg, 0.12 mmol) and 50% methanol/water (0.5 ml) is added lithium hydroxide (6 mg, 0.24 mmol). The mixture is heated to 40° C. for one h and concentrated. The residue is added ice and acidified with conc. HCl (pH˜1). The suspension is filtered, washed with water, and air dried to give the title compound as a solid (50 mg, 86%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.45 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 7.04 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.97 (s, 1H); 6.79 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 6.70 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 6.59 (m, 1H); 4.17 (s, 1H); 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.83 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.02 (m, 1H); 2.20 (s, 3H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 476.3 (M+1) 474.3 (M−1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103A, methyl, 4-hydroxy-3-ethylbenzoate (7.7 g, 43 mmol) gives the title compound as an oil (9.2 g, 99%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.13 (s, 1H); 7.04 (d, 1H, 8.0 Hz); 6.71 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 4.65 (s, 1H); 2.64 (q, 2H. J=7.2 Hz); 1.81 (m, 4H); 1.23 (m, 3H); 0.77 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 207.1 (M−1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 91B, 3′-[4-hydroxy-3-ethylphenyl]pentan-3-ol (9.2 g, 43 mmol) gives the title compound (11.9 g, 91%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.14 (s, 1H); 7.10 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 6.58 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 4.85 (s, 2H); 2.71 (q, 2H. J=7.6 Hz); 1.80 (m, 4H); 1.25 (s, 9H); 1.23 (t, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 0.76 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 289.1 (M+H—H2O).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103B, 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]pentan-3-ol (10.9 g, 36 mmol) gives the title compound (6.1 g, 46%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.14 (d, 1H, J=1.2 Hz); 7.06 (s, 1H); 6.96 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.90 (t, 1H, J=5.2 Hz); 6.80 (d, 1H, J=1.2 Hz); 6.52 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 4.83 (s, 2H); 2.67 (q, 2H, J=7.2 Hz); 2.10 (q, 4H, J=7.4); 1.25 (s, 9H); 1.20 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz); 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.4 Hz).
ES/MS 373.2 (M+1) 390.2 (M+NH4).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103D, 3′-[4-(2-Oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (3.7 g, 10 mmol) gives the title compound after silica gel chromatography (1.8 g, 46%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.15 (d, 1H, J=6.3 Hz); 7.04 (s, 1H); 7.03 (d, 1H, underlying); 6.90 (t, 1H, J=5.2 Hz); 6.81 (m, 1H); 6.53 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 3.84 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 2.62 (q, 2H, J=7.6 Hz); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.6); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.16 (t, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.04 (s, 9H); 0.71 (t, 6H, 7.6 Hz).
ES/MS: 371.2 (M−H2O+1) 389.2 (M+1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103E, 3′-[4-(2-Hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (1.45 g, 3.7 mmol) gives the title compound (0.75 g, 46%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.70 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.02 (s, 1H); 7.03 (d, 1H, underlying); 6.80 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.85 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 2.62 (q, 2H, J=7.6 Hz); 2.14 (q, 4H, J=7.2); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.17 (t, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.04 (s, 9H); 0.72 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 431.5 (M−1).
A mixture of racemic 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.93 g) is chromatographed (ChiralPak AD column; 5% ethyl alcohol/95% Hept to give enantiomer 1 (453 mg), Example 108 and enantiomer 2 (438 mg), Example 109.
Enantiomer 1, Example 108
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 5% IPA/95% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=10.2 m; 225 nm.
Enantiomer 2, Example 109
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 5% IPA/95% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=13.0 m; 225 nm.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 106A, enantiomer 1 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (310 mg, 0.71 mmol) and d-alanine methylester HCl give the title compound (173 mg, 47%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.39 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 7.01 (s, 1H); 7.02 (d, 1H, underlying); 6.78 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 6.64 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 6.38 (d, 1H, J=6.5 Hz); 4.74 (m, 1H); 4.00 (d, 1H, J=7.2 Hz); 3.85 (d, 1H, J=7.2 Hz); 3.77 (s, 3H); 2.62 (q, 2H, J=7.6 Hz); 2.22 (s, 1H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.6); 1.48 (d, 3H, J=7.2 Hz); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.17 (t, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.04 (s, 9H); 0.71 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 106B, enantiomer 1 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-ethylphenyl]-3′-[5-(methoxycarbonyl-1-ethylamino)carbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (173 mg, 0.33 mmol) gives the title compound as a solid (147 mg, 87%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.43 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.01 (s, 1H); 7.02 (d, 1H, underlying); 6.79 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 6.35 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 4.70 (m, 1H); 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.84 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 2.61 (q, 2H, J=7.6 Hz); 2.10 (q, 4H, J=7.2); 1.52 (d, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.32 (s, 3H); 1.15 (t, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.03 (s, 9H); 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 504.2 (M+1) 502.3 (M−1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103A, ethyl, 4-hydroxy-3-n-propylbenzoate (5.0, 24 mmol) gives the title compound as an oil (5.7 g, 99%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.09 (s, 1H); 7.04 (d, 1H, 8.4 Hz); 6.71 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 4.62 (s, 1H); 3.75 (m, 1H); 2.59 (t, 2H. J=7.4 Hz); 1.80 (m, 4H); 1.64 (m, 2H); 0.94 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz); 0.76 (t, 6H, 7.6 Hz).
ES/MS: 205.1 (M+H—H2O).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 91B, 3′-[4-hydroxy-3-n-propylphenyl]pentan-3-ol (5.7 g, 24 mmol) gives the title compound (7.1 g, 93%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.11 (s, 1H); 7.09 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 6.57 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 4.84 (s, 2H); 2.66 (t, 2H. J=7.6 Hz); 1.80 (m, 4H); 1.65 (m, 2H); 1.26 (s, 9H); 0.95 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz); 0.76 (t, 6H, 7.4 Hz).
ES/MS: 303.1 (M−H2O+1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103B, 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]pentan-3-ol (7.1 g, 22 mmol) gives the title compound after silica gel chromatography (4.0 g, 47%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.12 (d, 1H, J=1.2 Hz); 7.03 (s, 1H); 6.97 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 6.90 (t, 1H, J=5.2 Hz); 6.80 (d, 1H, J=1.2 Hz); 6.51 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 4.82 (s, 2H); 2.62 (t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz); 2.09 (q, 4H, J=7.6); 1.59 (m, 2H); 1.25 (s, 9H); 0.90 (m, 3H); 0.71 (t, 6H, 7.6 Hz).
ES/MS: 387.2 (M+1) 404.2 (M+NH4).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103D, 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (1.3 g, 3.4 mmol) gives the title compound (1.2 g , 86%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.13 (d, 1H, J=6.0 Hz); 7.03 (s, 1H); 7.04 (d, 1H, underlying); 6.90 (t, 1H, J=5.2 Hz); 6.8 (d, 1H, J=6.0 Hz); 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 3.99 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 3.84 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 2.57 (q, 2H, J=7.6 Hz); 2.32 (s, 1H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.6); 1.56 (m, 2H); 1.32 (s, 3H); 1.04 (s, 9H); 0.90 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz); 0.71 (t, 6H, 7.6 Hz).
ES/MS: 403.2 (M+1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103E, 3′-[4-(2-Hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (1.2 g, 2.9 mmol) gives the title compound (0.53 g, 41%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.70 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 7.03 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 6.98 (s, 1H); 6.80 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.74 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz); 4.00 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.84 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 2.57 (t, 2H, J=8.0 Hz); 2.13 (q, 4H, J=7.0); 1.57 (m, 2H); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.05 (s, 9H); 0.92 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz); 0.72 (t, 6H, 7.0 Hz).
ES/MS: 445.5 (M−1).
A racemic mixture of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.265 g) is chromatographed (ChiralPak AD column; 0.1% TFA in IPA/heptane to give enantiomer 1 (130 mg; TFA occluded, ˜49%), Example 112 and enantiomer 2 (105 mg; TFA occluded, ˜40%), Example 113.
Enantiomer 1, Example 112
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 20% IPA/80% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=5.3 m; 225 nm.
Enantiomer 2, Example 113
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 20% IPA/80% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=6.7 m; 225 nm.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 106A, enantiomer 1 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (130 mg, 0.3 mmol) and d-alanine methylester HCl give the title compound (49 mg, 32%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.39 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.99 (s, 1H); 7.02 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.76 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.38 (d, 1H, J=7.0 Hz); 4.73 (m, 1H); 4.00 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz); 3.85 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz); 3.77 (s, 3H); 2.55 (t, 2H, J=8.0 Hz); 2.21 (s, 1H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2); 1.56 (m, 2H); 1.47 (d, 3H, J=6.8 Hz); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.03 (s, 9H); 0.91 (t, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 0.71 (t, 6H, 7.4 Hz).
ES/MS: 532.2 (M+1) 530.3 (M−1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 106B, enantiomer 1 of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-n-propylphenyl]-3′-[5-(methoxycarbonyl-1-ethylamino)carbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (48 mg, 0.1 mmol) gives the title compound as a solid (38 mg, 81%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.43 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 6.97 (s, 1H); 7.02 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.79 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.28 (d, 1H, J=7.0Hz); 4.70 (m, 1H); 3.99 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.84 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 2.56 (t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=8.0); 1.56 (m, 2H); 1.53 (d, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.33 (s, 3H); 1.04 (s, 9H); 0.91 (t, 3H, J=7.8 Hz); 0.71 (t, 6H, 8.0 Hz).
ES/MS: 518.2 (M+1) 516.2 (M−1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103A, methyl, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate (7.3, 40 mmol) gives the title compound as an oil (7.7 g, 91%).
NMR (CDCl3): 6.96 (s, 1H); 6.86 (d, 1H, 8.4 Hz); 6.98 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 5.51 (s, 1H); 3.90 (s, 3H); 1.81 (m, 4H); 0.78 (t, 6H, 7.6 Hz).
ES/MS: 193.0 (M+H—H2O).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 91B, 3′-[4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl]pentan-3-ol (7.7 g, 36 mmol) gives the title compound (10 g, 89%).
NMR (CDCl3): 6.97 (s, 1H); 6.78 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 6.66 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz); 4.93 (s, 2H); 3.88 (s, 3H); 1.80 (m, 4H); 1.23 (s, 9H); 0.76 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 291.1 (M+H—H2O).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103B, 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]pentan-3-ol (4.9 g, 16 mmol) gives the title compound (1.5 g, 25%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.13 (d, 1H, J=5.2 Hz); 6.89 (t, 1H, J=4.2 Hz); 6.80 (d, 1H, J=4.8 Hz); 6.76 (m, 2H); 6.60 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz); 4.91 (s, 2H); 3.78 (s, 3H); 2.10 (q, 4H, J=7.2); 1.28 (s, 9H); 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES-MS: 375.2 (M+1) 393.2 (M+NH4).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103D, 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (1.5 g, 4 mmol) gives the title compound (1.4 g, 89%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.13 (d, 1H, J=5.0 Hz); 6.90 (t, 1H, J=8.4 Hz) 8.81 (m, 3H); 6.76 (s, 1H); 3.98 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.90 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz); 3.75 (s, 3H); 2.76 (s, 1H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2); 1.85 (m, 1H); 1.31 (s, 3H); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.70 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 373.2 (M+H—H2O).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 103E, 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-3′-(thiophen-2-yl)pentane (1.4 g, 3.5 mmol) gives the title compound (1.2 g, 77%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.70 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.81 (m, 3H); 6.72 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 3.99 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz); 3.91 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz); 3.76 (s, 3H); 2.13 (q, 4H, J=7.2); 1.32 (s, 3H); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.73 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 433.2 (M−1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 106A, 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-3′-[5-carboxy-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (600 mg, 1.4 mmol) and d-alanine methylester HCl give the title compound (206 mg, 28%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.39 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.81 (s, 2H); 6.77 (d, 1H, J=3.6 Hz); 6.72 (s, 1H); 6.40 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz); 4.75 (m, 1H); 3.99 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz); 3.90 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz); 3.77 (s, 3H); 3.75 (s, 3H); 2.72 (s, 1H); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.2); 1.48 (d, 3H, J=7.6 Hz); 1.31 (s, 3H); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.71 (t, 6H, 7.2 Hz).
ES/MS: 520.2 (M+1) 518.2 (M−1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 106B, d-3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-3′-[5-(methoxycarbonyl-1-ethylamino)carbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (140 mg, 0.3 mmol) gives the title compound as a solid (134 mg, 98%).
NMR (CDCl3): 7.44 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz); 6.80 (m, 3H); 6.71 (s, 1H); 6.38 (d, 1H, J=7.0Hz); 4.70 (m, 1H); 3.99 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz); 3.91 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz); 2.11 (q, 4H, J=7.4); 1.54 (d, 3H, J=6.8 Hz); 1.32 (s, 3H); 1.02 (s, 9H); 0.72 (t, 6H, 7.4 Hz).
ES/MS: 504.2 (M−1).
A racemic mixture of d-3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-2,3,3-trimethylbutoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-3′-[5-(carboxy-1-ethylamino)carbonyl-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (0.133 g) is chromatographed (ChiralPak AD column; 0.1% TFA in IPA/Hept) to give enantiomer 1 (72 mg, quant), Example 116 and enantiomer 2 (78 mg, quant), Example 117.
Enantiomer 1, Example 116
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=5.1 m; 225 nm.
Enantiomer 2, Example 117
HPLC: ChiralPak AD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% heptane; 1 m/rm (flow rate); rt=6.2 m; 225 nm.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 47, 5-[1-Ethyl-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl]-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, (Example 1F) (6.68 g, 20.12 mmol) gives the title compound (6.30 g, 19.81 mmol, 90%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.11 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 4H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 6.69 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.94-7.00 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C18H22O3S: 318.1; found: 318.1.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 38, from [1-ethyl-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl]-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (1.90 g, 5.96 mmol) and sarcosine methyl ester hydrochloride (0.89 g, 6.55 mmol) gives the title compound (1.99 g, 4.94 mmol, 83%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), d 0.70 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H), 2.01-2.09 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 4.20 (bs, 2H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.90-7.01 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C22H30NO4S (M+H)+: 404.2; found: 404.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 1G, from 2-({5-[1-Ethyl-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl]-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl}-methylamino)-acetic acid methyl ester (1.99 g, 4.94 mmol) gives the title compound (1.14 g, 2.28 mmol, 46%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), d 0.70 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.27 (s, 9H), 2.00-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 4.16-4.24 (bs, 2H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 6.49-6.53 (m, 2H), 6.90-7.03 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C28H40NO5S (M+H)+: 502.7; found: 502.2.
To a mixture of 2-[(5-{1-[4-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-methylamino]-acetic acid methyl ester (0.16 g, 0.32 mmol) and THF (2 mL) is added and H2O (2mL) and 1.0 M NaOH (0.35 mL, 0.35 mmol). The reaction is stirred at RT overnight, acidified with 0.1 M HCl to pH 3-4 and extracted with EtOAc (2×30 mL). The organic layer is MgSO4 dried and concentrated to give the title compound (0.14 g, 90%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 6H), 1.27 (s, 9H), 2.02-2.10 (m, 4H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 4.21 (bs, 2H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 6.49-6.55 (m, 2H), 6.96-7.03 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C27H38NO5S (M+H)+: 488.7; found: 488.2.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, N-methyl-2-[(5-{1-[4-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-methylamino]-acetic acid methyl ester (0.96 g, 1.92 mmol) gives the title compound (0.75 g, 1.49 mmol, 78%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), d 0.71 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 6H), 1.03 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 3.71 (dd, J=8.4, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.87 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=9.2, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (bs, 2H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.07 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C28H42NO5S (M+H)+: 504.7; found: 504.2.
A racemic mixture of N-methyl-2-[(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-methylamino]-acetic acid methyl ester (740 mg) is chromatographed (CHIRALPAK AD column, 40% i-PrOH/Hept) to give enantiomer 1 of the title compound (Example 120) (205 mg, 28%) and enantiomer 2 of the title compound (Example 121) (179 mg, 24%).
Enantiomer 1, Example 120:
rt=7.1 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material,1 Example 119.
Enantiomer 2, Example 121
rt=22.8 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 119.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 47, enantiomer 1 of N-methyl-2-[(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-methylamino]-acetic acid methyl ester (200 mg) yields the title compound (189 mg, 97%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), d 0.71 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 2.01-2.13 (m, 4H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 3.72 (dd, J=8.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C27H405S (M+H)+: 490.7; found: 490.3.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 47, enantiomer 2 of N-methyl-2-[(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl )-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-methylamino]-acetic acid methyl ester (172 mg, 0.34 mmol) yields the title compound (168.8mg, 98%). 1H NMR and LC/MS (m/z): identical to Example 122.
To a mixture of 5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (Example 2) (1.15 g, 2.66 mmol), imidazole (0.27 g, 4.00 mmol), and DMF (15 mL) is added TBSCI (0.54 g, 2.80 mmol). The reaction is stirred for 24 h. The reaction is diluted with Et2O (120 mL) and washed with 0.1 M HCl (3×40 ml). The organic layer is MgSO4 dried and concentrated. The resulting residue is chromatographed to give the title compound (0.94 g, 64%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.01 (s, 3H), 0.06 (s, 3H), 0.65 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 0.85 (s, 9H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 2.00-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 3.67 (dd, J=5.8, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.85 (dd, J=9.8, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J=9.8, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.03 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C31H51O4SSi (M+H)+: 547.9; found: 547.2.
To a 0° C. solution of 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-Butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (0.94 g, 1.71 mmol) and THF (50 mL)is added LAH (71 mg, 1.89 mmol). The mixture is stirred for 10 m, warmed to RT and stirred for 2 h. The reaction is quenched with H2O (70 ul), 15% NaOH (70 uL) and H2O (210 uL) and diluted with EtOAc (50 mL). The mixture is filtered through diatomaceous earth and concentrated to give the title compound (0.89 g, 1.72 mmol, 100%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.07 (s, 3H), 0.12 (s, 3H), 0.72 (t, J=.7.4 Hz, 6H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 0.98 (s, 9H), 2.01-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 3.68 (dd, J=5.3,3.4 Hz, 1H), 3.86 (dd, J=9.0, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J=9.0, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 6.54 (s, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C30H50O3SSi M+: 518.9; found: 518.0.
T a 0° C. solution of 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophen-2-yl-methanol (0.96 g, 1.85 mmol) in THF (10 mL) is added 60% NaH (81 mg, 2.0 mmol) and stirred for 20 m. The mixture is added methyl bromoacetate (0.21 mL, 2.22 mmol)warmed to RT, and stirred overnight. The reaction is quenched with satd NH4Cl (10 mL), diluted with H2O (10 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (2×20 mL). The combined organic layers is MgSO4 dried and concentrated. The resulting residue is chromatographed to give the title compound (0.33 g, 0.57 mmol, 31%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.06 (s, 3H), 0.12 (s, 3H), 0.70 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 0.97 (s, 9H), 2.01-2.10 (m, 4H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 3.67 (dd, J=5.8, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.85 (dd, J=9.8, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J=9.8, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.06 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C33H58NO5SSi (M+NH4)+: 608.9; found: 608.3.
A solution of 2-[5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethoxy]-acetic acid methyl ester (0.33 g, 0.57 mmol), 1.0 M TBAF/THF (0.62 m L, 0.62 mmol) and THF (4 mL) is refluxed for 3 h. The mixture filtered through silica gel, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The resulting residue is hydrolyzed using a procedure analogous to Example 47 to give the title compound (0.13 g, 0.28 mmol) in an overall yield of 49%. 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.71 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 2.01-2.10 (m, 4H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.21 (bs, 2H), 3.72 (dd, J=8.8, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.08-4.12 (m, 2H), 4.16 (s, 1H), 4.66 (s, 1H), 5.24 (s, 1H), 6.54 (d, J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 6.62 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.01-7.08 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C26H37O5S (M−H)−: 461.7; found: 461.2.
A solution of 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(5-hydroxymethyl-4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-ol, Example B (71.5 mg, 0.14 mmol) in THF (3 mL) is treated with 1.0 M TBAF (0.15 mL, 0.15 mmol). The reaction is refluxed for 14 h, diluted with EtOAc (20 mL), washed with H2O (10 mL), MgSO4 dried, and concentrated. The resulting residue is chromatographed to give the title compound (41.1 mg, 0.10 mmol, 71%). %). 1H NMR (CDCl3), 6 0.71 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 2.02-2.11 (m, 4H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.44 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (dt, J=8.9, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=8.9, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.66 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.02-7.08 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C24H36NaO3S (M+Na)+: 427.6; found: 427.2.
A racemic mixture of 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(5-hydroxymethyl-4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-ol (37.5 mg) is chromatographed (CHIRALPAK AD column, 40% i-PrOH/Hept) to give enantiomer 1 of the title compound, Example126 (3.6 mg, 10%) and enantiomer 2 of the title compound, Example 127 (2.8 mg, 7%).
Example126, Enantiomer 1
rt=5.3 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 125.
Example 127, Enantiomer 2
rt=8.5 m
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 125.
A solution of enantiomer 1 of 2-[(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid, Example 48 (597 mg, 1.26 mmol) in CH3OH (5 mL) is treated with 0.5 M NaOCH3 (2.7 mL, 1.4 mmol) and stirred for 5 m. The mixture is concentrated to give the title compound (626 mg. 1.26 mmol, 100%). 1H NMR (CD3OD), δ 0.75 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H), 1.05 (s, 9H), 2.10-2.20 (m, 4H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.66 (dd, J=7.9, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 3.90-3.95 (m, 1H), 4.16 (dd, J=10.1, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (s, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.02-7.12 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C26H38NO5S (M+H)+: 476.2; found: 476.2
Using a procedure analogous to Example 128, enantiomer 2 of 2-[(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid (Example 49) (0.69 g,, 1.15 mmol) gives the title compound (0.69 g, 1.15 mmol, 100%). 1H NMR and LC/MS: identical to Example 128.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 41, 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(5-hydroxymethyl-4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-ol (Example 124B) (0.88 g, 1.69 mmol) gives the title compound ( 0.77 g, 1.49 mmol, 88%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.07 (s, 3H), 0.12 (s, 3H), 0.72 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 0.98 (s, 9H), 2.12 (q, J=7.4 Hz, 4H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.68 (dd, J=5.4, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 3.86 (dd, J=9.9, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J=9.9, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (s, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.95-7.03 (m, 2H), 9.92 (s, 1H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C30H49O3SSi (M+H)+: 517.9; found: 517.2
A mixture of 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbaldehyde (2.11 g, 4.09 mm) and glycine methyl ester hydrochloride (0.56 g, 4.50 mmol) with Et3N (0.74 mL, 5.3 mmol) is treated with Ti(Oi-Pr)4 (1.6 mL, 5.3 mmol) at RT for 1 h. It is diluted with CH3OH (20 mL), treated with NaB(CN)H3 (282 mg, 4.5 mmol). The reaction is stirred overnight. It is then quenched with H2O (3 mL) and stirred at RT for 1 h, and filtered through silica gel washed with EtOAC (100 mL) and concentrated. Chromatographic purification gives the title compound (1.54 g, 2.61 mmol, 64%).
1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.06 (s, 3H), 0.12 (s, 3H), 0.70 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 0.97 (s, 9H), 2.02-2.10 (m, 4H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 3.45 (s, 2H), 3.67 (dd, J=5.4, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.82-3.87 (m, 3H), 3.98 (dd, J=9.6, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.05 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C33H55NO4SSi (M)+: 589.9; found: 589.0.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 41, 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-Butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbaldehyde (additional example Lu-13-A) (2.11 g, 4.09 mm) and glycine methyl ester hydrochloride (0.56 g, 4.50 mmol) give the title compound (1.54 g, 2.61 mmol, 64%). %). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.06 (s, 3H), 0.12 (s, 3H), 0.70 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 0.97 (s, 9H), 2.02-2.10 (m, 4H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 3.45 (s, 2H), 3.67 (dd, J=5.4, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.82-3.87 (m, 3H), 3.98 (dd, J=9.6, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.05 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C33H55NO4SSi (M)+: 589.9; found: 589.0.
To a 0° C. solution of 2-[5-(1-4-[2-(tert-Butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino}-acetic acid methyl ester (1.54 g, 2.61 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (10 mL) is added acetyl chloride (0.20 mL, 2.88 mmol). The reaction is stirred at RT for 1 h, diluted with CH2Cl2 (100 mL), washed with 1.0 M HCl (2×30 mL), H2O (25 mL); Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated. The resulting residue is chromatographed to give the title compound (1.32 g, 2.09 mmol, 80%). 1H NMR (CDCl3), δ 0.06 (s, 3H), 0.12 (s, 3H), 0.69 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 0.97 (s, 9H), 2.00-2.05 (m, 4H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 2.07 (s, 1.11 H), 2.10 (s, 1.89 H), 2.21 (s, 1.89 H), 2.24 (s, 1.11 H), 3.66-3.71 (m, 4H), 3.83-3.89 (m, 1H), 3.95 (s, 0.74 H), 3.96-4.01 (m, 1H), 4.04 (1.26 H), 4.60 (1.26H), 4.68 (0.74H), 6.49 (s, 0.37H), 6.51 (s, 0.63H), 6.65-6.69 (m, 1H), 6.97-7.03 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C35H58NO5SSi (M+H)+: 632.4; found: 632.3.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 124D, 2-{N-Acetyl-[5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino)-acetic acid methyl ester (1.32 g, 2.09 mmol) gives the title compound (0.95 g, 1.83 mmol, 88%). 1H NMR (CD3OD), δ 0.72 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H), 0.73 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H), 1.05 (s, 9H), 2.03 (s, 3H), 2.05-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.16 (s, 1.5H), 2.18 (s, 1.5 H), 2.22 (s, 1.5 H), 2.24 (s, 1.5 H), 3.66 (dd, J=7.6, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (dd, J=10.1, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (s, 1H), 4.03 (s, 1H), 4.16 (dd, J=10.1, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.67 (s, 1H), 4.71 (s, 1H), 6.59 (s, 0.5H), 6.63 (s, 0.5H), 6.80 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 0.5H), 6.82 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 0.5H), 7.01-7.10 (m, 2H). LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C28H40NO5SSi (M−H)−: 502.7; found: 502.2.
A racemic mixture of 2-[N-acetyl-(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-acetic acid (560 mg) is chromatographed (CHIRALPAK AD, 0.1% TFA in i-PrOHI/MeOH/Hept (20/5/75),) to give fraction-1 (338 mg, rt=6.4 m), and fraction-2, (343 mg, rt=13.7 m). Fraction-1 is chromatographed to give the low Rf component (TLC: (EtOAc/CH3OH/HOAc, 85/15/0.5; Rf=0.5). The low Rf component is dissolved in CH3OH (5 mL), treated with 0.5 M NaOCH3 (1.2 ml, 0.59 mmol), and stirred at RT for 10 m. The reaction is concentrated and partitioned between 1.0 M HCl (2 ml)/H2O (10 ml)/EtOAc (3×15 ml). The organic layer is MgSO4 dried and concentrated to give the enantiomer 1 of the title compound (Example 131) (153.7 mg, 27%).
Fraction-2 from the chiral resolution is manipulated as described for fraction-1 to give the enantiomer 2 of the title compound (Example 132) (149.9 mg, 27%).
Example 131, Enantiomer 1 CHIRALPAK AD, 0.1% TFA in i-PrOH/MeOH/Hept (20/5/75); rt=6.4 m.
NMR & LC/MS: identical to the racemic material, Example 130.
Example 132, Enantiomer 2 CHIRALPAK AD, 0.1% TFA in i-PrOH/MeOH/Hept (20/5/75); rt=13.7 m.
NMR & LC/MS: Identical to the racemic material, Example 130.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 50, from 2-[N-acetyl-(5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophen-2-yl-methyl)-amino]acetic acid, Example 130 (0.35 g, 0.70 mmol) and Dess-Martin reagent (0.33 g, 0.77 mmol) give the title compound (0.11 g, 0.22 mmol, 31%). 1H NMR (CD3OD), δ 0.72 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 0.73 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.29 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.14 (m, 7H), 2.16 (s, 1.5H), 2.18 (s, 1.5 H), 2.25 (s, 3 H), 3.97 (s, 1H), 4.01 (s, 1H), 4.68 (s, 1H), 4.71 (s, 1H), 5.03 (s, 1H), 5.04 (s, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 6.66-6.67 (m, 1H), 7.00-7.08 (m, 2H).
LC/MS (m/z): calcd for C28H38NO5SSi (M−H)−: 500.7; found: 500.3. δ
A mixture of 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (4.4 g, 16.4 mmol), 1-chloro-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-one (2.37 ml, 18.1 mmol) and K2CO3 (3.39 g, 24.6 mmol) in acetone (40 ml) is refluxed overnight. After cooling, the reaction is filtered, concentrated and partitioned between EtOAc and 1N HCl. The organic phase is Na2SO4 dried and concentrated to give the title compound (6.2 g, quantitative).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.05 (d, 1H, J=1.2 Hz), 7.02 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 6.70 (s, 1H), 6.60 (d, 1H, J=1.2 Hz), 6.52 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.84 (s, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.09 (q, 4H), 1.27 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H).
To a stirred solution of 1-{4-[1-Ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-one (5.2 g, 14 mmol) in THF/MeOH (40 ml/10 ml) at 0° C. is added NaBH4 (528 mg, 14 mmol), warmed to RT, and stirred for 1 h. The reaction is concentrated and the residue is partitioned between EtOAc and 0.2 N HCl. The organic layer is MgSO4 dried and concentrated to give the title compound (5.4 g, quantitative).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.05 (s, 2H), 6.73 (s, 1H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 4.09 (dd, 1H, J=8.1, 2.4 Hz), 3.87 (dd, 1H, J=8.1, 8.9 Hz), 3.70 (dd, 1H, J=8.9, 2.4 Hz), 2.20 (s, 6H), 2.07 (q, 4H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
ES-MS: 375 (M+1).
To a solution of 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-ol (7.5 g, 20 mmol) in dichloromethane (100 ml) at −78° C. is added 2,6-dimethylpyridine (5.8 ml, 50 mmol) followed by tert-butyldimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (6.0 ml, 26 mmol). After stirring at RT for 2 h, the reaction diluted with dichloromethane and washed successively with 1N HCl followed by satd NaHCO3. The organic layer is dried over MgSO4 and concentrated to give the title product (9.5 g, 97%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.02, 7.06 (m, 2H), 6.61, 6.71 (m, 3H), 3.98 (dd, 1H, J=3.5, 9.9 Hz), 3.84 (dd, 1H, J=5.8, 9.9 Hz), 3.66 (dd, 1H, J=3.5, 5.8 Hz), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.08 (q, 4H), 0.96 (s, 9H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H), 0.10 (s, 3H), 0.05 (s, 3H).
Add n-BuLi (6 ml, 9.6 mmol, 1.6 M/Hex) to a solution of 1-{4-[1-Ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-2-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butane (3.9 g, 8 mmol) in THF (20 ml) at 0° C. After 1 h, the mixture is transferred through cannula into a solution of SO2Cl2 (0.65 ml, 8 mmol) in pentane (30 ml) at −78° C. It is stirred at RT for 2 h and concentrated. The residue is dissolved in dichloromethane (20 ml) and used for the next reaction without further purification.
An aliquot of 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (step D) (4 ml, 1.5 mmol) is added to a suspension of glycine methyl ester hydrochloride (565 mg, 4.5 mmol) and Et3N (0.94 ml, 6.75 mmol) in dichloromethane (10 ml) at 0° C. It is stirred at RT overnight, concentrated, and partitioned between EtOAc and 1N HCl. The organic layer is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 20% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title product (380 mg, 40%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.01 (dd, 1H, J=2.0, 8.3 Hz), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.68 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.59 (s, 1H), 5.10 (t, 1H), 3.98 (dd, 1H, J=3.5, 9.9 Hz), 3.84, 3.88 (m, 3H), 3.65, 3.69 (m, 4H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.09 (q, 4H), 0.97 (s, 9H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H), 0.11 (s, 3H), 0.05 (s, 3H);
ES-MS: 640 (M+1).
To a solution of [5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine]-acetic acid methyl ester (380 mg, 0.59 mmol) in acetonitrile (10 ml) at 0° C. is added hydrofluoride solution (3 ml, 48% in water). After stirring at RT for 2 h, the reaction is concentrated and partitioned between EtOAc and 1N HCl. The organic layer is washed successively with 1N HCl and brine. The organic layer is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 25% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (250 mg, 82%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.02 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 8.3 Hz), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.58 (s, 1H), 5.12 (t, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 8.6 Hz), 3.87 (dd, 1H, J=8.6, 8.8 Hz), 3.84 (d, 2H, J=5.3 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 8.8 Hz), 3.66 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.07 (q, 4H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C26H43N2O6S2 (M+18), 543.2563, found, 543.2550.
A racemic mixture of (5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester (750 mg) is chromatographed on Chiralpak AD column to give enantiomer 1, Example 135 (400 mg, 53%) and enantiomer 2, Example 136 (320 mg, 43%).
HPLC: Chiralpak AD (4.6×150 mm); 35% heptane, 65% EtOH; flow rate: 0.6 ml/m; UV: 260nm
Enantiomer 1, Example 135: rt=4.5 m;
1H NMR (CDCl3): equivalent to Example 134
Enantiomer 2, equivalent to Example 136: rt=5.6 m.
1H NMR (CDCl3): equivalent to Example 134
To a solution of (5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester (210 mg, 0.4 mmol) in dioxane (10 ml) is added 2N LiOH/H2O solution (10 ml) and stirred at RT overnight. The reaction is concentrated and partitioned between EtOAc/1N HCl. The organic layer is concentrated to give the title compound (180 mg, 88%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.01 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 8.3 Hz), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.60 (s, 1H), 5.16 (t, 1H), 4.12 (dd, 1H, J=2.9, 9.3 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.3 Hz), 3.86(d, 2H, J=5.5 Hz), 3.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.9, 8.8 Hz), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.05 (q, 4H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C25H38NO6S2 (M+1), 512.2146, found, 512.2141.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 136, enantiomer 1 of (5-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester (390 mg, 0.74 mmol) (Example 135) gives the title compound (250 mg, 66%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): equivalent to Example 134;
ES-MS: 512 (M+1).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 134E, 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride and 2-amino-acetic acid tert-butyl ester (787 mg, 6 mmol) give the title compound (670 mg, 20%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.01 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 8.8 Hz), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.68 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.57 (s, 1H), 5.09 (t, 1H), 3.98 (dd, 1H, J=3.5, 9.8 Hz), 3.86 (dd, 1H, J=5.9, 9.8 Hz), 3.71 (d, 2H, J=5.4 Hz), 3.67 (dd, 1H, J=3.5, 5.9 Hz), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.08 (q, 4H), 1.40 (s, 9H), 0.97 (s, 9H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H), 0.11 (s, 3H), 0.05 (s,3H).
A mixture of [5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine]-acetic acid tert-butyl ester (667 mg, 1 mmol) and tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride (6 ml, 1M in THF) is stirred at RT for 3 d. It is diluted with EtOAc and washed with NH4Cl. The organic layer is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 15% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (360 mg, 63%).
ES-MS: 568 (M+1).
A mixture of (5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid tert-butyl ester (360 mg, 0.63 mmol), pyridinium dichromate (179 mg, 0.48 mmol) and Ac2O (66 μL, 0.7 mmol) in dichloromethane (10 ml) is refluxed for 3 h. The reaction is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 15% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (330 mg, 92%);
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 6.96, 7.23 (m, 2H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 6.51 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.57 (s, 1H), 5.08 (t, 1H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 3.71 (d, 2H, J=5.4 Hz), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.07 (q, 4H), 1.40 (s, 9H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C29H47N2O6S2 (M+18),583.2876, found, 583.2876.
A solution of (5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid tert-butyl ester (320 mg, 0.57 mmol) in 4N HCl/dioxane (10 ml) is stirred at RT overnight. The reaction is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 0.5% AcOH in 50% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (250 mg, 87%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.01 (d, 1H, J=2.5 Hz), 6.92 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 8.8 Hz), 6.62 (s, 1H), 6.45 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 5.10 (t, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.86(d, 2H, J=5.4 Hz), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.04 (q, 4H), 1.25 (s, 9H), 0.71 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C25H39N2O6S2 (M+18), 527.2250, found, 527.2245.
Using procedures analogous to Example 134E and Example 134F, an aliquot of 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (Example 134D) and 3-amino-propionic acid ethyl ester hydrochloride give the title compound (19% overall yield).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.02 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 8.8 Hz), 6.98 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.58 (s, 1H), 5.26 (t, 1H), 4.14 (q, 2H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.9, 8.9 Hz), 3.87 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 8.9 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J=2.9, 8.8 Hz), 3.25 (m, 2H), 2.50 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C28H44NO6S2 (M+1), 554.2610, found, 554.2590.
The title compound is obtained from 3-(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-propionic acid ethyl ester using an analogous procedure as described for Example 137.
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.02 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.98 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.60 (s, 1H), 5.50 (t, 1H), 4.13 (d, 1H), 4.12 (dd, 1H, J=2.0, 8.9 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 8.9 Hz), 3.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz), 3.26 (m, 2H), 2.55 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C26H40NO6S2 (M+1), 526.2297, found, 526.2275.
A racemic mixture of 3-(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-propionic acid (200 mg) is chromatographed on a Chiralpak AD column to give enantiomer 1, example 142 (79 mg, 40%) and enantiomer 2, Example 143 (79 mg, 40%).
HPLC: Chiralpak AD (4.6×250 mm); 0.1% TFA in 15% EtOH/85% Hept; flow rate: 1.0 ml/m; UV: 260 nm
Enantiomer 1: rt=12 m;
1H NMR (CDCl3): equivalent to Example 141;
ES-MS: 526 (M+1)
Enantiomer 2: rt=21 m;
1H NMR (CDCl3): equivalent to Example 141;
ES-MS: 526 (M+1).
The title compound is obtained from 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride and 2-amino-acetic acid tert-butyl ester and 3-amino-propionic acid t-butyl ester hydrochloride using an analogous procedures as described for Example 139A to Example 139D.
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 6.99 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.59 (s, 1H), 6.50 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 5.61 (t, 1H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 3.26 (m, 2H), 2.55 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H);
ES-MS: 524 (M+1).
To a mixture of 3-(5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-propionic acid tert-butyl ester (Example 143C) (400 mg, 0.69 mmol) and THF (15 ml) is added PPh3 (272 mg, 1.04 mmol), diethyl azodicarboxylate (163 μL, 1.04 mmol) and methanol (42 μL, 1.04 mmol). The reaction is stirred at RT overnight, concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 20% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (240 mg, 59%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 6.99 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.57 (s, 1H), 6.52 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.85 (s, 2H), 3.37 (t, 2H), 2.81 (s, 3H), 2.51 (t, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.44 (s, 9H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H).
The title compound is prepared from 3-[(5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl -propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-methyl-amine]-propionic acid tert-butyl ester using a procedure analogous to Example 139D.
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 6.99 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.50 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.87 (s, 2H), 3.41 (t, 2H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.63 (t, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H).
HRMS: calcd. for C27H40NO6S2, 538.2297, found, 538.2296.
The title compound is prepared from 2-(R)-amino-propionic acid tert-butyl ester hydrochloride following an analogous procedure as described for Example 139.
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 6.96 (d, 1H, J=2.5 Hz), 6.97 (dd, 1H, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz), 6.61 (s, 1H), 6.44 (d, 1H, J=8.5 Hz), 5.26 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.11 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.42 (d, 3H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.25 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H);
ES-MS: 524 (M+1).
A mixture of 2-(R)-(5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-propionic acid (125 mg, 0.2 mmol) and Lawesson's reagent (236 mg, 0.5 mmol) in dichloroethane (7 ml) is refluxed for 3 d. The solvent is concentrated and chromatographed (0.1% AcOH in 50% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (67 mg, 52%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 6.97 (s, 1H), 6.96 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.50 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 5.19 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.86 (s, 2H), 4.14 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 4H), 1.38 (d, 3H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C26H38NO5S3, 540.1912, found, 540.1908.
Using analogous procedures as described for Example 134D to Example 134F, 2-amino-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester hydrochloride gives the title compound (20% overall yield).
1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 7.03 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz), 6.96 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz), 6.72 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.53 (s, 1H), 5.42 (s, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 9.2 Hz), 3.87 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.2 Hz), 3.69 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 8.8 Hz), 3.67 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.48 (s, 6H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C28H44NO6S2 (M+1), 554.2610, found, 554.2610.
Using analogous procedures as described for Example 134D to Example 134F and Example 137, 2-amino-benzoic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (8% overall yield).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 10.54 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 7.71 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.48 (t, 1H, =7.9 Hz), 7.09 (t, 1H, J=7.7 Hz), 6.93 (dd, 1H, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz), 6.86 (s, 1H), 6.70 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.48 (s, 1H), 4.14-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.89 (t, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 3.72 (dd, 1H, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.04-1.93 (m, 4H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 0.60 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
High Res. EI-MS: 574.2305; calc. for C30H39NO6S2+H: 574.2297
To a mixture of (R)-2-methyl-CBS-oxazaborolidine (0.1 ml, 0.1 mmol, 1M in toluene), borane-N,N-dimethyl aniline complex (0.18 ml, 1 mmol) in THF (5 ml) is added a solution of 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-one (372 mg, 1 mmol) in THF (5 ml) over a period of 40 m. The reaction is stirred at RT for 2 h and MeOH (2 ml) is added followed by 1N hydrochloric acid. The mixture is extracted with EtOAc and the organic phase is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 25% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (305 mg, 82%).
HPLC: Chiralpak AD (0.46×25 cm); 20% 2-propanol, 80% heptane; flow rate: 1.0 ml/m; UV: 225 nm;
Enantiomer 1: 91% ee; rt: 4.03 m.
1H NMR (CDCl3) equivalent to Example 134B
Using analogous procedures described in Example 134C to Example 134F, enantiomer 1 of 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-ol and 2-(R)-amino-propionic acid methyl ester hydrochloride give the title compound (27% overall yield).
1NMR (400MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.01 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.96 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.56 (s, 1H), 5.26 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.10-4.03 (m, 2H), 3.86 (t, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.2 Hz), 3.59 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.03 (m, 4H), 1.38 (d, 3H, J=7.0 Hz), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
High Res. EI-MS: 540.24556; calc. for C27H41NO6S2+H: 540.2454
Using an analogous procedure to Example 137, epimer 1 of 2-(R)-(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-propionic acid methyl ester (Example 150) gives the title compound (98%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.04-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.59 (s, 1H), 5.29 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.14-4.07 (m, 2H), 3.88 (t, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 3.74-3.69 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.01 (m, 4H), 1.41 (d, 3H, J=7.0 Hz), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
High Res. EI-MS: 526.2284; calc. for C26H39NO6S2+H: 526.2297
Using a procedure analogous to Example 150A, 1-[4-(1-ethyl-1-thiophen-2-yl-propyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-one gives the title compound (18%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.43 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 7.02 (dd, 1H, J=2.0, 8.5 Hz), 6.98 (s, 1H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 5.11 (t, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 9.2 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.2 Hz), 3.85 (d, 2H, J=4.8 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 8.8 Hz), 3.66 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C25H41N2O6S2 (M+18), 529.2406, found, 529.2413.
Using an analogous precedure to Example 137, enantiomer 1 of (5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester give the title compound (quant).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.44 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 7.0 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.98 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 6.74 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 5.11 (t, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 9.2 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.2 Hz), 3.85 (d, 2H, J=4.4 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J=2.5, 8.8 Hz), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C24H39N2O6S2 (M+18), 515.2249, found, 515.2267.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 150A, 1-[2-ethyl-4-(1-ethyl-1-thiophen-2-yl-propyl)-phenoxy]-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-one gives the title compound (34%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.43 (d, 1H, J=3.5 Hz), 7.02 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.76 (d, 1H, J=3.5 Hz), 6.75 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 5.06 (t, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 9.3 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.3 Hz), 3.85 (d, 2H, J=5.8 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 8.8 Hz), 3.67 (s, 3H), 2.60 (q, 2H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.14 (t, 3H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C26H40NO6S2 (M+1), 526.2297, found, 526.2285.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 137, enantiomer 1 of (5-{1-ethyl-1-[3-ethyl-4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-phenyl]-propyl}-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (quant).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.44 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 6.98, 7.01 (m, 2H), 6.74, 6.79 (m, 2H), 5.11 (t, 1H), 4.13 (dd, 1H, J=3.0, 9.4 Hz), 3.90 (dd, 1H, J=8.9, 9.4 Hz), 3.86 (d, 2H, J=5.3 Hz), 3.73 (dd, 1H, J=3.0, 8.9 Hz), 2.60 (q, 2H), 2.09 (m, 4H), 1.16 (t, 3H), 1.03 (s, 9H), 0.72 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C25H41N2O6S2 (M+18), 529.2406, found, 529.2397.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 150, 1-[4-(1-ethyl-1-thiophen-2-yl-propyl)-2-propyl-phenoxy]-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-one gives the title compound (25%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.43 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 7.02 (dd, 1H, J=1.8, 8.8 Hz), 7.00 (d, 1H, J=1.8 Hz), 6.77 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 6.75 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 5.05 (t, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.2 Hz), 3.85 (d, 2H, J=5.2 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz), 3.67 (s, 3H), 2.55 (t, 2H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 1.56 (m, 2H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 0.89 (t, 3H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C27H45N2O6S2 (M+18), 557.2719, found, 557.2698.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 137, (5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-propyl-phenyl]-propyl}-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (quant).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.43 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 6.99 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.98 (s, 1H), 6.78 (d, 1H, J=4.0 Hz), 6.75 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 5.09 (t, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 9.4 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.4 Hz), 3.86 (d, 2H, J=5.3 Hz), 3.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz), 2.55 (t, 2H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 1.56 (m, 2H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.89 (t, 3H), 0.71 (t, 6H);
HRMS: Calcd. for C26H43N2O6S2 (M+18), 543.2563, found, 543.2541.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 134E, 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride and NH4OH give the title compound (39%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.02 (dd, 1H, J=2.9, 8.6 Hz), 6.96 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz), 6.68 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz), 6.60 (s, 1H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 3.98 (dd, 1H, J=3.3, 9.9 Hz), 3.85 (dd, 1H, J=5.5, 9.9 Hz), 3.67 (dd, 1H, J=3.3, 5.5 Hz), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 0.96 (s, 9H), 0.89 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H), 0.11 (s, 3H), 0.05 (s, 3H).
A mixture of 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-Butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid amide (227 mg, 0.4 mmol), EDCI (92 mg, 0.48 mmol), acetic acid (27 μL, 0.48 mmol) and DMAP (50 mg) in dichloromethane (10 ml) is stirred at RT overnight. The reaction is diluted with dichloromethane and washed with 1N HCl. The organic phase is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 20% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (240 mg, 98%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.02 (d 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.96 (s, 1H), 6.69 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.59 (s, 1H), 3.98 (dd, 1H, J=3.4, 9.8 Hz), 3.85 (dd, 1H, J=5.8, 9.8 Hz), 3.67 (dd, 1H, J=3.4, 5.8 Hz), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.13 9s, 3H), 2.06 (q, 4H), 0.96 (s, 9H), 0.89 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H), 0.11 (s, 3H), 0.05 (s, 3H);
ES-MS: 610 (M+1).
Using a procedure analogous to example-TWM-1F, 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid acetyl-amide gives the title compound (240 mg, 62%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.02 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 8.3 Hz), 6.99 (s, 1H), 6.74 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.58 (s, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.4,9.3 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.3 Hz), 3.72 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H).
HRMS: calcd. for C25H38NO5S2 (M+1), 496.2191, found, 496.2188.
Using procedures analogous to Example 158B and Example 158C, 5-(1-{4-[2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid amide and propionic acid give the title compound (66%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.56 (s, 1H), 7.02 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 8.3 Hz), 6.98 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.56 (s, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=3.0, 9.3 Hz), 3.88 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.3 Hz), 3.71 (dd, 1H, J=3.0, 8.8 Hz), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.33 (q, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 1.08 (t, 3H), 1.02 (s, 9H), 0.68 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C26H40NO5S2 (M+1), 510.2348, found, 510.2359.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 138C, 5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid acetyl-amide gives the title compound (84%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.05 (s, 1H), 6.91, 6.99 (m, 2H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 6.51 (d, 1H, J=8.5 Hz), 4.86 (s, 2H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s,-3H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H).
HRMS: calcd. for C25H36NO5S2 (M+1), 494.2035, found, 494.2040.
To a 0° C. solution of tert-butyl-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy)-dimethyl-silane (28.37 g, 72.99 mmol) in THF (360 ml) is added dropwise n-butyllithium (47.90 ml, 76.64 mmol, 1.6M in Hex) and stirred at 0° C. for 30 m. The reaction mixture is cannulated into a −78° C. solution of sulfuryl chloride (11.73 ml, 145.98 mmol) in pentane (360 ml) and the reaction warms to RT for 2 h. The reaction mixture is concentrated and the residue is dissolved in acetone (100 ml) and added to a 0° C. mixture of acetone (1 L) and concentrated NH4OH (150 ml) and stirs at 0° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture is concentrated and the residue is partitioned between EtOAc (700 ml) and satd aqueous NH4Cl (200 ml). The organic layer is MgSO4 dried, concentrated and chromatographed (330 g SiO2, 50% EtOAc/Hex) to yield the title compound (5.34 g, 16%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 6.97 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz), 6.91 (dd, 1H, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz), 6.66 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.58 (s, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 2.42 (s,,3H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.04 (m, 4H), 1.00 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz), 0.21 (s, 6H).
To a solution of 5-{1-[4-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid amide (5.34 g, 11.42 mmol) in THF (200 ml) is added dimethyl formamide dimethyl acetamide (1.52 ml, 11.42 mmol) and sitrred overnight. The reaction mixture is diluted with EtOAc (500 ml) and washed with 0.2N HCl (100 ml). The organic layer is MgSO4 dried, concentrated and chromatographed (120 g SiO2, 50% EtOAc/Hex) to yield the title compound (6.0 g, quant.).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.10 (s, 1H), 6.98 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz), 6.92 (dd, 1H, J=8.4, 2.6 Hz), 6.65 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.52 (s, 1H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 3.05 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.09-1.99 (m, 4H), 1.00 (s, 9H), 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz), 0.20 (s, 6H).
To a 0° C. solution of 5-{1-[4-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid dimethylaminemethyleneamide (6.1 g, 11.68 mmol) in THF (150 ml) is added dropwise tetrabutylammonium fluoride (15.62 ml, 15.62 mmol, 1.0M in THF) and is warmed to RT for 1 h. The reaction is quenched with satd aqueous NH4Cl (100 ml) and extracted with Et2O (2×200 ml). The combined organic layers are dried MgSO4 dried, concentrated and chromatographed (120 g SiO2, 50% EtOAc/Hex) to yield the title compound (4.63 g, 97%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.09 (s, 1H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 6.95 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.68 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.52 (s, 1H), 4.84 (s, 1H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 3.04 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.01 (m, 4H), 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
To a solution of 5-[1-ethyl-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl]-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid dimethylaminemethyleneamide (5.1 g, 12.48 mmol) in 2-butanone (50 ml) is added potassium carbonate (2.59 g, 18.72 mmol), and chloropinacolone (3.28 ml, 24.91 mmol). The reaction is refluxed overnight, filtered, and concentrated. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc (400 ml) and 0.2N HCl (100 ml). The organic layer is washed with brine (100 ml), MgSO4 dried, concentrated, and chromatographed (120 g SiO2, 50% EtOAc/Hex) to yield the title compound (6.11 g, 97%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.01 (s, 1H), 6.98 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz), 6.52 (s, 1H), 6.50 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.85 (s, 2H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 3.05 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.01 (m, 4H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
HRMS: calcd. for C26H39N2O4S2 (M+1), 507.2351, found, 507.2349.
A solution of 5-{1-[4-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid dimethylaminemethyleneamide (6.11 g, 12.06 mmol) in 5N HCl/MeOH (180/200 ml) is refluxed overnight. The reaction mixture is concentrated and the residue redissolved in EtOAc (500 ml) and is washed with water (100 ml), brine (100 ml), dried (MgSO4), concentrated and chromatographed (120 g SiO2, 60% EtOAc/Hex) to yield the title compound (5.50 g, quant.).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.01-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 6.51 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.03 (m, 4H), 1.25 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H, =7.3 Hz).
EI-MS: 507.3 (M+1)
A mixture of 5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid amide (330 mg, 0.73 mmol), EDCI (210 mg, 1.1 mmol), propionic acid (82 μL, 1.1 mmol) and DMAP (50 mg) in dichloromethane (10 ml) is stirrred overnight. The reaction is diluted with dichloromethane and washed with 1N HCl. The organic phase is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 30% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (92%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.10 (s, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.56 (s, 1H), 6.51 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 4.86 (s, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.34 (q, 2H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 4H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 1.10 (t, 3H), 0.69 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C26H41N2O5S2 (M+18), 525.2457, found, 525.2433.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 163, 5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid amide and 2-methylpropionic acid give the title compound (56%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.00 (s, 1H), 6.99-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 6.50 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.85 (s, 2H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.44 (sept, 1H, J=7.0 Hz), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.02 (m, 4H), 1.25 (s, 9H), 1.11 (d, 6H, J=7.0 Hz), 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
ES-MS: 522 (M+1)
Using a procedure analogous to Example 163, 5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid amide and cyclopropanecarboxylic acid give the title compound (60%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.43 (s, 1H), 6.99-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 6.51 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.86 (s, 2H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.01 (m, 4H), 1.68-1.58 (m, 1H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 1.05-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.89-0.82 (m, 2H), 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
EI-MS: 520.2 (M+H), 518.4 (M−H)
Using a procedure analogous to Example 163, 5-{1-[4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid amide and methoxy-acetic acid give the title compound (84%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.91 (s, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.97 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 8.3 Hz), 6.54 (s, 1H), 6.51 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 4.86 (s, 2H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 3.43 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 4H), 1.26 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C26H41N2O6S2 (M+18),541.2406, found, 541.2400.
A mixture of 5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid hydrazide (432 mg, 1 mmol), 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (405 mg, 2.5 mmol) and triethylame (0.28 ml, 2 mmol) in THF (10 ml) is stirred at reflux overnight. It is diluted with EtOAc, washed with 1N HCl solution. The organic phase is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 20% EtOAc/Hex to give the title compound (290 mg, 63%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.05 (dd, 1H, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz), 7.01 (s, 1H), 6.73 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.62 (s, 1H), 4.09 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 9.2 Hz), 3.87 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.2 Hz), 3.70 (dd, J=2.6, 8.8 Hz), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C25H35N2O4S (M+1), 459.2318, found, 459.2325.
Using an analogous procedure as Example 169, enantiomer 1 of 5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid hydrazide (Example 168) gives the title compound (65%).
Enantiomer 1: 1H NMR (CDCl3) equivalent to Example 169;
HRMS: calcd. for C25H35N2O4S (M+1), 459.2318, found, 459.2321.
Using analogous procedures as in Example 168 and Example 169, enantiomer 2 of 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-ol (Example 6B) gives the title compound (83%).
Enantiomer 2: 1H NMR (CDCl3) equivalent to Example 169;
HRMS: calcd. for C25H35N2O4S (M+1), 459.2318, found, 459.2320.
A mixture of 5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid hydrazide (432 mg, 1 mmol), carbon disulfide (0.15 ml, 2.5 mmol) and KOH (62 mg, 1.1 mmol) in methanol (15 ml) is refluxed overnight. The reaction is concentrated and partitioned between EtOAc and 1N HCl. The organic phase is concentrated and chromatographed to give the title compound (320 mg, 68%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.05 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.74 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz), 6.66 (s, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.6, 9.2 Hz), 3.87 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 9.2 Hz), 3.71 (dd, J=2.6, 8.8 Hz), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.01 (s, 9H), 0.71 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C25H35N2O3S2 (M+1), 475.2089, found, 475.2094.
Using an analogous procedure as in Example 172, enantiomer 1 of 5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid hydrazide (Example 168) gives the title compound (72%).
1H NMR (CDCl3): equivalent to Example 172;
HRMS: calcd. for C25H35N2O3S2 (M+1), 475.2089, found, 475.2084.
To a mixture of 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane (8.8 g, 32.2 mmol) and triethylamine (6.8 ml, 48.3 mmol) in dichloromethane (200 ml) at −78° C. is added trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (6.5 ml, 38.6 mmol) dropwise and warmed to RT. The reaction is stirred for 1 h, diluted with dichloromethane and washed with 0.2 N HCl followed by brine. The organic layer is concentrated to give the title compound (12 g, 92%).
A mixture of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid 4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)propyl]-2-methyl-phenyl ester (12 g, 29.62 mmol), Pd(OAc)2 (699 mg, 3 mmol), dppf (3.3 g, 6 mmol), triethylamine (12.5 ml, 90 mmol), methanol (12 ml, 300 mmol), and N,N-dimethylformamide (40 ml) is treated with carbon monoxide (1000 psi) at 110° C. in a Parr-reactor for 48 h. The reaction is concentrated, dissolved in is evaporated in EtOAc and filtered through a silica gel pad. The filtrate is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 10% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (6.9 g, 73%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.83 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.16 (m, 2H), 6.73 (s, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.13 (m, 4H), 0.71 (t, 6H).
To a 0° C. solution of 4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl)-2-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester (6.7 g, 21.2 mmol) in THF (100 ml) is added 1M LiAlH4/THF (32 ml, 32 mmol). After stirring at RT for 2 h; the reaction is quenched with water (1 ml) followed by 5N NaOH solution (1 ml) and water (3 ml). The mixture is filtered and the filtrate is concentrated to give the title compound as a clear oil (6 g, 98%).
To a 0° C. solution of {4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenyl}-methanol (6 g,) in THF (50 ml) is treated with PBr3 (2.2 ml, 23.3 mmol) and warmed to RT. After stirring for 2 h, the mixture is partitioned between EtOAc and brine. The organic layer is MgSO4 dried, concentrated, and dissolved in anhydrous THF (30 ml) to give a solution of {4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenyl]-methane bromide. Separately, a solution of 3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-one (5.3 ml, 42.4 mmol) in THF (15 ml) is treated with LiHMDS (42.4 ml, 42.4 mmol, 1M in THF) at −70° C. for 1 h. This solution is transferred (via cannula) into a −70° C. solution of {4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methanebromide/THF. The mixture is warmed to RT and stirred for 1 h. The reaction is diluted with EtOAc and washed with 0.2 N HCl until the aq layer is pH 2. The organic layer is concentrated to give the title compound (6.2 g, 79%).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 134B, 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenyl}-4,4-dimethyl-pentan-3-one and NaBH4 give the title compound (quant).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.02, 7.07 (m, 3H), 6.71 (s, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 3.26 (dd, 1H, J=2.0, 10.3 Hz), 2.88 (m, 1H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.78 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 134C, 1-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-phenyl}-4,4-dimethyl-pentan-3-ol gives the title compound (quant).
To a 0° C. solution of tert-butyl-[1-(2-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2methyl-phenyl)-ethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-propoxy]-dimethyl-silane (1.46 g, 3 mmol) in THF (15 ml) is added 1.6 M n-BuLi/Hex (2 ml, 3.3 mmol). After 45 m, the mixture is transferred (via cannula) into a −70° C. solution of methyl chloroformate (0.26 ml, 3.3 mmol) in pentane (10 ml). The mixture is warmed to RT and stirred for 3 h. The reaction is diluted with EtOAc, washed with 0.2 N HCl until the aq layer is pH 2, and followed by washing with satd sodium bicarbonate. The organic layer is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 5% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (1.05 g, 64%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 6.99, 7.04 (m, 3H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.35 (dd, 1H, J=2.9, 7.3 Hz), 2.76 (m, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.41 (m, 1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.78 (m, 1H), 1.59 (m, 1H), 0.93 (s, 9H), 0.88 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H), 0.10 (s, 3H), 0.07 (s, 3H).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 134F, 5-(1-{4-[3-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-4,4-dimethyl-pentyl]-3-methyl-phenyl}-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (94%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.00, 7.07 (m, 3H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.25 (dd, 1H, J=1.8, 10.5 Hz), 2.88 (m, 1H), 2.55 (m, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.79 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C26H38O3NaS (M+23), 453.2439, found 453.2465.
Using LiOH hydrolysis as described in Example 137, 5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-pentyl)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (94%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.00, 7.07 (m, 3H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 3.25 (dd, 1H, J=1.8, 10.5 Hz), 2.88 (m, 1H), 2.55 (m, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.79 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C25H36O3NaS (M+23), 439.2283, found 439.2283.
A mixture of 5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-pentyl)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (160 mg, 0.38 mmol), 2-amino-acetic acid methyl ester hydrochloride (53 mg, 0.42 mmol), EDCI (89 mg, 0.46 mmol) and triethylamine (0.134 ml, 0.96 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 ml) is stirred at RT overnight. The reaction is concentrated, partitioned between 1N HCl and EtOAc. The organic layer is concentrated and chromatographed (Hex to 30% EtOAc/Hex) to give the title compound (75 mg, 40%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.07 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.00 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz), 6.99 (s, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 6.20 (t, 1H), 4.16 (d, 2H, J=5.3 Hz), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.26 (bd, 1H, J=9.3 Hz), 2.88 (m, 1H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.78 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H).
ES-MS: 488 (M+1).
Using LiOH hydrolysis as described in Example 136, [(5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-pentyl)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (quant).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.07 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.00 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz), 6.99 (s, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 6.21 (t, 1H), 4.20 (d, 2H, J=5.3 Hz), 3.26 (bd, 1H, J=9.3 Hz), 2.88 (m, 1H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.78 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.70 (t, 6H);
HRMS: calcd. for C27H40NO4S (M+1), 474.2678, found 474.2687.
Using procedures analogous to Example 134D to Example 134F, from tert-butyl-[1-(2-{4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2methyl-phenyl}-ethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-propoxy]-dimethyl-silane and 2-amino-acetic acid methyl ester hydrochloride gives the title compound (24%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.07 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 7.02 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 6.64 (s, 1H), 5.12 (t, 1H), 3.82 (d, 2H, J=5.3 Hz), 3.65 (s, 3H), 3.32 (d, 1H, J=9.3 Hz), 2.88 (m, 1H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.88 (m, 1H), 1.54 (m, 1H), 0.87 (s, 9H), 0.72 (t, 6H).
ES-MS: 524 (M+1).
Using LiOH hydrolysis as described in Example 136, (5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-pentyl)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (quant).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.08 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 7.03 (s, 1H), 6.98 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 6.65 (s, 1H), 5.12 (t, 1H), 3.82 (d, 2H, J=5.3 Hz), 3.32 (d, 1H, J=9.3 Hz), 2.88 (m, 1H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 4H), 1.88 (m, 1H), 1.54 (m, 1H), 0.87 (s, 9H), 0.72 (t, 6H).
HRMS: calcd. for C26H43N2O5S2 (M+18), 527.2613, found 527.2639.
A racemic mixture of (5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-pentyl)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid (180 mg) is chromatographed on a Chiralpak AD column (0.46×25 cm) to give the title compounds.
HPLC condition: 0.1% trfluoroacetic acid in 30% isopropanol/hept; flow rate: 1.0 ml/m; UV: 225 nm.
Enantiomer 1, Example 179: 70 mg (39%); rt: 6.63 m;
1H NMR (CDCl3) equivalent to Example 179
HRMS: calcd. for C26H40NO5S2 (M+1), 510.2348, found 510.2333.
Enantiomer 2, Example 180: 60 mg (33%); rt: 8.60 m.
1H NMR (CDCl3) equivalent to Example 179;
HRMS: calcd. for C26H40NO5S2 (M+1), 510.2348, found 510.2359.
Using the pyridinium dichromate oxidation analogous to Example 139C, (5-{1-ethyl-1-[4-(3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-pentyl)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl 3-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (96%).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 6.96, 7.02 (m, 3H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 5.22 (t, 1H), 3.83 (d, 1H, J=5.7 Hz), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.82 (t, 2H), 2.72 (t, 2H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 1.10 (s, 9H), 0.68 (t, 6H);
ES-MS: 522 (M+1).
Using LiOH hydrolysis as described in Example 137, (5-{1-[4-(4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-pentyl)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-sulfonylamine)-acetic acid methyl ester gives the title compound (quant).
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 6.94, 7.01 (m, 3H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 5.30 (t, 1H), 3.86 (d, 1H, J=4.8 Hz), 2.82 (t, 2H), 2.74 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 1.10 (s, 9H), 0.68 (t, 6H);
ES-MS: 508 (M+1).
To a 0° C. solution of 5-{1-[4-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (10.0 g, 22.39 mmol) in THF (200 ml) is added portionwise lithium aluminum hydride (1.70 g, 44.78 mmol) and the reaction mixture is warmed to RT for 1 h. The reaction is quenched with water (1.7 ml), SN NaOH (1.7 ml), and water (5.1 ml). The reaction mixture is filtered, concentrated and chromatographed (120 g SiO2, 10% EtOAc/Hex) to yield the title compound (7.0 g, 75%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.01 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz), 6.94 (dd, 1H, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz), 6.65 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.52 (s, 1H), 4.65 (d, 2H, J=4.8 Hz), 2.17 (s, 6H), 2.09-1.99 (m, 4H), 1.54 (t, 1H, J=5.5 Hz), 1.00 (s, 9H), 0.69 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz), 0.20 (s, 6H).
To a solution of (5-{1-[4-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl)-3-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-methanol (1.0 g, 2.39 mmol) in Et2O (5 ml) is added triethyl amine (666 pi, 4.78 mmol). The mixture is added to a solution of p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (501 mg, 2.62 mmol) in Et2O (5 ml) and stirred overnight. The reaction is filtered, concentrated and chromatographed (12 g SiO2, 5% EtOAc/Hex) to yield the title compound (740 mg, 55%).
1NMR (400MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.93 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.93 (dd, 1H, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz), 6.63 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.48 (s, 1H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s, 3H), 2.05-2.00 (m, 4H), 0.99 (s, 9H), 0.67 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz), 0.19 (s, 6H).
EI-MS: 401.2
To a solution of 2.68 M sodium ethoxide (507 μl, 1.36 mmol) in EtOH (2 ml) is added ethyl 2-mercaptoacetate (149 μl, 1.36 mmol) and stirred at RT for 30 m. The mixture is added a solution of toluene-4-sulfonic acid 5-{1-[4-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl -propyl}-3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester (740 mg, 1.29 mmol) in EtOH (2 ml) is added and refluxed for 15 m. The reaction is concentrated and partitioned between EtOAc (100 ml) and 0.2N HCl (50 ml). The organic layer is washed with water (50 ml), dried (MgSO4), concentrated, and chromatographed (12 g SiO2, 5% EtOAc/Hex) to yield the title compound (180 mg, 27%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.00 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz), 6.92 (dd, 1H, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz), 6.64 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.46 (s, 1H), 4.17 (q, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.14 (s, 2H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.12 (s, 3H), 2.07-1.98 (m, 4H), 1.28 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz), 1.00 (s, 9H), 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz), 0.20 (s, 6H).
EI-MS: 538.2 (M+NH4)
Using an analogous procedure to Example 12F, (5-{1-[4-(tert-Butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-1-ethyl-propyl}-3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethylsulfanyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester (180 mg, 0.346 mmol) gives the title compound (147 mg, quant.).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 6.67 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.47 (s, 1H), 4.58 (s, 1H), 4.17 (q, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.14 (s, 2H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.12 (s, 3H), 2.06-1.99 (m, 4H), 1.28 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz), 0.68 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
Using an analogous procedure to Example 134A, {5-[1-Ethyl-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propyl]-3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethylsulfanyl}-acetic acid ethyl ester (141 mg, 0.347 mmol) gives the title compound (145 mg, 83%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.02 (s, 1H), 7.00 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.51 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.46 (s, 1H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 4.17 (q, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.14 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.12 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.97 (m, 4H), 1.30-1.19 (m, 12H), 0.67 (t, 6H, J=7.3 Hz).
EI-MS: 522.2 (M+NH4).
To a 25° C. solution of 2-hydroxymethyl thiophene (2.28 g, 20 mmol), and S-methyl-N,N′tetramethylisothiouronium iodide [(5.48 g, 20 mmol); [S. Fujisaki et al, Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn., 58, 2429-30 (1985)] in anhydrous DMF (10 ml) under a N2 atmosphere, is added NaH (1.44 g, 60 mmol, 2.40 g of 60% mineral oil dispersion) in small portions. After the resulting vigorous liberation of hydrogen ceases, hexane (10 ml) is added. After stirring for 1 h, the reaction is cooled to 0° C. and water (10 ml) is added dropwise. The mixture is extracted with hexane (3×50 ml). The combined extract is K2CO3, concentrated, and chromatographed with (Hex to 20% CHCl3/Hex) to give the title compound as a colorless liquid (2.4 g, 83%).
1NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.10 (s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 6.95 (m, 2H), 7.23 (1H).
To a 0° C. mixture of 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl)pentan-3-ol (582 mg, 3.0 mmol) and 2-(methylmercaptylmethyl)-thiophene (2.16 g, 15.0 mmol) is added BF3-Et2O (171 mg, 0.15 ml, 1.20 mmol). After stirring for 30 m at 0 to 5° C., the reaction is quenched with satd aq NaHCO3 and is extracted with EtOAc (2×). The combined extract is washed with brine, Na2SO4 dried, concentrated, and chromatographed by radial chromatography (4 mm plate, 25% to 80% CHCl3/Hex to give the title compound as a pale brown oil (695 mg, 72%).
1NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ ppm: 0.0.71 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 4H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 4.52 (s, 1H), 6.60 to 6.75 (m, 3H), 6.96-7.05 (m, 2H).
TOF(+) MS m/z: 320.2; calc. for C18H24OS2: 320.20.
ES (−) MS m/z 319.1, [M−H]; calc. for C18H23OS2: 319.24.
To a mixture of 3′-[4-(hydroxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-(methylmercaptyl-methyl)-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (586 mg, 1.83 mmol), KI (122 mg, 0.73 mmol), 3,3-dimethyl-1-chloro-2-butanone (370 mg, 2.75 mmol) and DMF (10 ml) at 25° C. is added 60% NaH dispersion (92 mg, 2.29 mmol) in small portions. The reaction is stirred for 15 m and quenched with satd NaHCO3 solution (50 ml). The mixture is extracted with EtOAc (2×50 ml) and the combined organic layer is washed with brine, Na2SO4 dried, and concentrated. The resulting oil is radial chromatographed (50% to 75% CHCl3/Hex) to give the title product as a pale yellow oil (516 mg, 67%).
1NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 0.64 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.18 (s, 9H), 1.97 (s, 3H), 2.02 (m, 4H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 5.07 (s, 2H), 6.55 to 6.76 (m, 3H), 6.93 to 7.04 (m, 2H).
FAB(+) MS m/z [M−H]: 417.3; calc. for C24H34O2S2(—H): 417.20
IR (CHCl3): 1724.08 cm−1.
To a 25° C. solution of 3′-[4-(2-Oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy-3-methylphenyl)]-3′-[5-(methylmercaptylmethyl)thiophen-2-yl]pentane (90 mg, 0.22 mmol) in MeOH (10 ml) is added NaBH4 (8.1 mg, 0.22 mmol). The reaction mixture is stirred overnight at ambient temperature. Then 1 ml of acetone is added, the reaction is concentrated and the residue is distributed between H2O and CH2Cl2. The organic layer is washed with water, dried with anhydrous Na2SO4, and concentrated to give the title compound as a colorless oil (90 mg, quant).
1NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ ppm: 0.63 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 0.94 (s, 9H), 1.95-2.08 (m, 4H), 1.97 (s, 3H), 2.12 (s, 3H), 3.63 (m, 1H), 3.73 (s, 2H), 3.79 (dd, J=7.3, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (dd, J=3.4, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (m, 1H), 6.64 (m, 2H), 6.97 (m, 2H).
FAB(+) MS m/z [M−H]: 419.3; calc. for C24H36O2S2 (—H): 419.22.
ES (+) MS m/z 438.2, [MNH4+); calc. for C24H40NO2S2: 438.24.
A racemic mixture of 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy-3-methylphenyl)]-3′-[5-(methylmercaptylmethyl)thiophen-2-yl]pentane (76 mg) is chromatographed with a Chiralcel AD column to give enantiomer 1, Example 186A (28 mg, 37%) and enantiomer 2, Example 186B (22 mg, 29%).
Enantiomer 1, Example 186A
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=4.21 m; 225 nm; ee 100% by HPLC.
FAB(+) MS m/z [M−H]: 419.3; calc. for C24H36O2S2 (—H): 419.22.
Enantiomer 2, Example 186B
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=5.67 m; 225 nm; ee 100% by HPLC.
FAB(+) MS m/z [M−H]: 419.3; calc. for C24H36O2S2 (—H): 419.22.
Using a procedure analogous to Example 9C, 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy-3-methylphenyl)]-3′-[5-(methylmercaptylmethyl)-thiophen-2-yl]pentane gives the title compound as a pale yellow oil (287 mg, 85%).
1NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ ppm: 0.71 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.28 (s, 9H), 2.04-2.25 (m, 4H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.79 (s, 3H), 4.37 (s, 2H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 6.53 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 6.99 to 7.02 (m, 3H).
FAB(+) MS m/z: 452.3; calc. for C24H34O4S2: 450.19.
ES (+) MS m/z 468.2, [MNH4+); calc. for C24H38NO4S2: 468.22.
IR (CHCl3): 1725.04 cm−1.
UV (EtOH): 227 nm (e=17500), 255 nm (shoulder, e=10,000).
Using a procedure analogous to Example 2, 3′-[4-(2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutoxy-3-methylphenyl)]-3′-[5-(methylsulfonylmethyl)-thiophen-2-yl]pentane gives the title compound as a colorless oil (188 mg, 94%).
1NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ ppm: 0.67 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 1.04 (s, 9H), 2.12 (m, 4H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 3.72 (m, 1H), 3.99 (m, 1H), 4.12 (dd, J=2.9, 9.8 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (s, 2H), 6.74 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 to 7.08 (m, 3H).
FAB(+) MS m/z: 452.3; calc. for C24H36O4S2: 452.21.
A racemic mixture of 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-(methylsulfonylmethyl)-thiophen-2-yl]pentane (174 mg) is chromatographed (Chiralcel AD column) to give enantiomer 1, Example 189A (78 mg, 43%) and enantiomer 2, Example 189B (86 mg, 49%)
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=5.75 m; 240 nm; ee=99.8%.
FAB(+) MS m/z: 452.3; calc. for C24H36O4S2: 452.21.
ES (+) MS m/z 470.1, [MNH4+]; calc. for C24H40NO4S2: 470.24.
HPLC: Chiralcel AD (4.6×250 mm); 40% IPA/60% heptane; 1 ml/m (flow rate); rt=7.75 m; 260 nm; ee=99.6%.
FAB(+) MS m/z: 452.3; calc. for C24H36O4S2: 452.21.
ES (+) MS m/z 470.1, [MNH4+]; calc. for C24H40NO4S2: 470.24.
Method of Making the Compounds Used in the Method of the Invention
Scheme 1: Synthesis of Phenyl-Thiophene Acids.
Bromophenol 1 is O-silylated with TBSCl and treated with Mg/THF at reflux to form the corresponding Grignard reagent. Condensation of the Grignard reagent with the 3-pentanone provides tertiary alcohol 2. Tertiary alcohol 2 is condensed with 3-methylthiophene and boron trifluoride etherate to yield scaffold 3. Scaffold 3 is O-benzylated with NaH/benzyl bromide to give benzyl ether 4. Benzyl ether 4 is reacted with nBuLi and chloromethyl formate to give methyl ester 5. Methyl ester 5 is debenzylated with palladium on carbon/hydrogen to yield phenol 6. Phenol 6 is alkylated with sodium hydride and bromopinacolone to give ketone 7. Ketone 7 is reduced with sodium borohydride/MeOH to yield alcohol 8. Alcohol 8 is treated with potassium hydroxide/EtOH at 70° C. to give acid 9. Acid 9 is resolved with a ChiralPak AD column to give enantiomer 1 (9A) and enantiomer 2 (2B). Alternatively, alcohol 8 is resolved with a ChiralPak AD column to give enantiomer 1 (8A) and enantiomer 2 (8B). Enantiomer 1 (8A) and enantiomer 2 (8B) are converted to enantiomer 1 (9A) and enantiomer 2 (9B) with KOH/EtOH, respectively.
Scheme 2: Synthesis of Phenyl-Thiophene Amides.
Acid 9 is converted to amide 10 by treatment with 1) diphenylphosphoryl azide/triethyl amine, DMAP and 2) appropriate amine HNR1R2.
Scheme 3: Synthesis of Phenyl-Thiophene Amide-Acids.
Acid 9 is reacted with EDCI/(N-methylmorpholine or Et3N)/(HOBT or HOAT)/a substituted glycine ester to give amide-ester 11. Amide-ester 11 is hydrolyzed with LiOH/H2O/THF to yield amide-acid 12.
Scheme 4: Synthesis of Phenyl-3-Unsubstituted Thiophene.
Ester 13 is reacted with EtMgBr/Et2O to give tertiary alcohol 14. Tertiary alcohol 14 is treated with nBuLi (2 eq) and CO2 (g) to yield acid 15. Acid 15 is dehydrated and esterified with MeOH/HCl (g) to give a mixture of olefinic ester 16. Olefinic ester 16 is reacted with o-cresol and BF3-Et2O to yield phenol 17. Phenol 17 is treated with NaH/DMF and 1-chloropinacolone/Kl to give ketone 18. Ketone 18 is reacted with NaBH4/MeOH and KOH/EtOH to yield acid 19.
Alternatively, Phenol 17 (step 5 of scheme 4) is treated withK2CO3/ACN/KI catalyst to give ketone 18.
Scheme 5: Synthesis of Phenyl-Thiophene Sulfones.
Methyl ester 5 is reacted with LAH/THF/45° C. to give alcohol 20. Alcohol 20 is treated with PBr3 and then sodium alkyl thiolate to afford sulfide 21. Sulfide 21 is oxidized with mCBPA to yield sulfone 22. Sulfone 22 is hydrogenolyzed with Pd—C/H2 to give phenol 23. Phenol 23 is reacted with NaH/DMF and 1-bromopinacolone to afford ketone 24. Ketone 24 is reduced with NaBH4/MeOH to yield alcohol 25.
Scheme 6: Synthesis of Pentan-3-Ol Phenyl-Thiophene Amide-Acids.
Phenol 3 is reacted with Tf2O and pyridine to give triflate 26. Triflate 26 is methoxy carbonylated with Pd(OAc)2/(DPPF or DPPB)/CO (g)/MeOH/Et3N/(DMF or DMSO) at 80-100 C to yield ester 27. Ester 27 is treated with LAH/THF to afford alcohol 28. Alcohol 28 is reacted with PBr3 to give bromide 29. Bromide 29 is reacted with the lithium enolate of pinacolone to yield ketone 30. Ketone 30 is treated with NaBH4/MeOH and TBSOTf/2,6-methylpyridine to give silyl ether 31. Silyl ether 31 is reacted with nBuLi/THF and methyl chloroformate to afford ester 32. Ester 32 is desilylated with aq HF to yield alcohol 32A. Alcohol 32A is hydrolyzed with aq KOH/EtOH/70° C. to afford acid 32B. Acid 32B is coupled with EDCI/(N-methylmorpholine or Et3N)/(HOBT or HOAT)/a substituted glycine ester to give amide-ester 32C. Amide-ester 32C is hydrolyzed with LiOH/H2O/THF to yield amide-acid 32D.
Scheme 7: Synthesis of Pentan-3-Ol Thiophene Phenyl Sulfonates.
Alcohol 20 is reacted with PBr3 to give bromide 33. Bromide 33 is reacted with the lithium enolate of pinacolone to afford ketone 34. Ketone 34 is hydrogenolyzed with Pd—C/H2 to yield phenol 35. Phenol 35 is sulfonated with a substituted alkyl sulfonyl chloride to give sulfonate 36. Sulfonate 36 is reduced with NaBH4/MeOH to yield alcohol 37. Alcohol 37 is treated with dilute aq LiOH/MeOH/dioxane to give sulfonate-acids 38.
Scheme 8: Synthesis of Pentan-3-Ol Thiophenyl Phenyl Sulfonamides.
Phenol 20 is treated with Tf2O/pyridine and Pd(OAc)2/(DPPF or DPPB)/CO (g)/MeOH/Et3N/(DMF or DMSO) at 80-100° C. to give ester 39. Ester 39 is reacted with NaBH4/MeOH and NaH/BnBr to afford benzyl ether 40. Benzyl ether 40 is hydrolyzed with KOH/EtOH/80° C. to yield acid 41. Acid 41 is reacted diphenyl phosphoryl azide/Et3N and tBuOH/90° C. to afford Boc-amine 42. Boc-amine 42 is treated with TFA/anisole to give aniline 43. Aniline 43 is subjected to R3SO2Cl/pyridine and Pd—C/H2 to afford sulfonamide 44. Sulfonamide 44 is hydrolyzed with aq LiOH/MeOH to yield sulfonamide-acid 45.
Scheme 9: Synthesis of α-Methylated Pinacolol Phenyl-Thiophene Acids and Amide Acids.
Ester 7 is treated with LiHMDS; MeI and NaBH4/MeOH to give alcohol 46. Alcohol 46 is reacted with KOH/EtOH/heat to afford acid 47. Acid 47 is coupled with EDCI/(N-methylmorpholine or Et3N)/(HOBT or HOAT)/a substituted glycine ester to give amide-ester 48. Amide-ester 48 is hydrolyzed with LiOH/H2O/THF to yield amide-acid 49.
Scheme 10: Synthesis of Tertiary Alcohol Phenyl-Thiophene Acids and Amide-Acids.
Phenol 3 is reacted with NaH/DMF and 1-bromopinacolone to give ketone 50. Ketone 50 is treated with MeMgBr/Et2O to afford tertiary alcohol 51. Tertiary alcohol 51 reacted with s-BuLi (2.5 eq) and CO2 (g) to give acid 52. Acid 52 is coupled with EDCI/(N-methylmorpholine or Et3N)/(HOBT or HOAT)/a substituted glycine ester to give amide-ester 53. Amide-ester 53 is hydrolyzed with LiOH/H2O/dioxane to yield amide-acid 54.
Alternatively, Phenol 3 may be reacted with K2CO3 and KI catalyst in place of NaH/DMF to give ketone 50.
Scheme 11: Synthesis of Cis-Pentynol Phenyl-Thiophene Acids and Amide-Acids.
Phenol 3 is reacted with TBSCl/imidazole. To give silyl ether 55. Silyl ether 55 is treated with n-BuLi/THF and methyl chloroformate to afford ester 56. Ester 56 is reacted with TBAF/THF and Tf2O/pyridine to yield triflate 57. Triflate 57 is coupled with TMS-acetylene/Et3N/DMF/Pd(PPh3)2Cl2 and desilylated with TBAF/THF to give acetylene 58. Acetylene 58 is treated with Zn(OTf)2Et3N//t-butyl aldehyde/chiral auxiliary (with or without) to give alcohol 60. Alternatively, Acetylene 58 is reacted with LiHMDS/ketone 59 to give alcohol 60. Alcohol 60 is hydrolyzed with KOH/EtOH to afford acid 61.
Optionally, the acetylenic bond may be hydrogenated by conventional methods.
Scheme 12: Synthesis of Cis-Pentenol Phenyl-Thiophene Acids and Amide-Acids.
Alcohol 60 is treated with Lindlar's catalyst/H2 and KOH/EtOH to yield acid 62.
Scheme 13: Synthesis of Trans-Pentenol Phenyl-Thiophene Acids and Amide-Acids.
Phenol 3 is reacted with Tf2O/pyridine to give triflate 63. Triflate 63 is coupled with TMS-acetylene/Et3N/DMF/Pd(PPh3)2Cl2 and desilylated with TBAF/THF to give acetylene 64. Acetylene 64 is treated with Zn(OTf)2/t-butyl aldehyde/chiral auxiliary (with or without) to give alcohol 65. For tertiary alcohols, acetylene 64 is reacted with LiHMDS/ketone 59 to give alcohol 65. Alcohol 65 is reduce with LAH or DiBAH to afford trans-pentenol 66. Trans-pentenol 66 is treated with s-BuLi (2.5 eq) and CO2 (g) to give acid 67.
Scheme 14: Synthesis of Pentynol Thiophenyl-Pheny Acids.
Phenol 3 is reacted with DPTBSCl/imidazole. to give silyl ether 68. Silyl ether 68 is reacted with n-BuLi/THF and iodine to afford iodide 69. Iodide 69 is coupled with TMS-acetylene/Et3N/DMF/Pd(PPh3)2Cl2 and desilylated with TBAF/THF to give acetylene 70. Acetylene 70 is treated with Zn(OTf)2/t-butyl aldehyde/chiral auxiliary (with or without) to give alcohol 71. For tertiary alcohols, acetylene 70 is reacted with LiHMDS/ketone 59 to give alcohol 71. Alcohol 71 is subjected to TBAF/THF and Tf2O/pyridine to yield triflate 72. Triflate 72 is methoxycarbonylated with Pd(OAc)2/(DPPF or DPPB)/CO (g)/MeOH/Et3N/(DMF or DMSO) at 80-100° C. to give ester 73. Ester 73 is hydrolyzed with KOH/EtOH to afford acid 74.
Optionally, the acetylenic bond may be hydrogenated by conventional methods.
Scheme 15: Synthesis of Cis-Pentenol Thiophenyl-Phenyl Acids.
Acid 74 is reduced with Lindlar's catalyst/H2 to give acid 75.
Scheme 16: Synthesis of Trans-Pentenol Thiophenyl-Phenyl Acids.
Acetylene 71 is reduced with LAH or DiBAlH to give trans-pentenol 76. Trans-pentenol 76 is treated with TBAF/THF and Tf2O/pyridine to afford triflate 77. Triflate 77 is methoxycarbonylated with Pd(OAc)2/(DPPF or DPPB)/CO (g)/MeOH/Et3N/(DMF or DMSO) at 80-100° C. to give an ester which is hydrolyzed with KOH/EtOH to afford acid 78.
Scheme 17: Synthesis of Phenyl-Thiophenyl Acid Mimics.
Acid 9 is coupled with EDCI/H2NSO2R3/DMAP to give acyl-sulfonamide 79. Acid 9 is coupled with EDCI/5-aminotetrazole/DMAP to give acyl-aminotetrazole 80. For tetrazole 83, acid 9 is reacted with formamide/NaOMe at 100° C. to afford amide 81. Amide 81 is treated with trifluoroacetic acid and methylene chloride followed by 2-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolinium hexafluorophosphate to give nitrile 82. Nitrile 82 is reacted with sodium azide and triethylammonium hydrochloride in N-methylpyrrolidin-2-one to afford tetrazole 83.
Scheme 18: Synthesis of Phenyl-Thiophenyl Acid Analogs.
Alcohol 20 is reacted with Pd—C/H2 to give phenol 84. Phenol 84 is treated with NaH/DMF (1.0 eq) and 1-bromopinacolone to afford ketone 85. Ketone 85 is reacted with PBr3 to afford bromide 86. Bromide 86 is couple with KCN/DMF to give nitrile 87. Nitrile 87 is reduced with NaBH4/MeOH to yield alcohol 88. Alcohol 88 is reacted with KOH/H2O/dioxane/heat to give acid 89. Acid 89 is coupled with EDCI/5-aminotetrazole/DMAP to give acyl-aminotetrazole 90.
Scheme 19: Synthesis of Additional Phenyl-Thiophene Acid Analogs.
Alcohol 88 is reacted with NaN3/Et3N—HCl/NMP at 150 C to afford tetrazole 91. Bromide 86 is treated with the sodium enolate of dimethyl malonate and KOH/EtOH/heat to give propionic acid 93. Acid 93 is reduced with NaBH4/MeOH to give 93A.
Scheme 20: Synthesis of Pentan-3-Ol Thiophenyl Phenyl Oxyacetic Acid.
Phenol 35 is reacted with K2CO3/BrCH2CO2Me to give oxyacetate 94. Oxyacetate is hydrolyzed with aq LiOH/MeOH/dioxane to yield oxyacetic acid 95. Oxyacetic acid 95 is reduced with NaBH4/MeOH to afford alcohol-oxyacetic acid 96.
Scheme 21: Synthesis of Pentan-3-Ol Phenyl Thiophene Propionic Acid.
Silyl ether 31 is reacted with n-BuLi/THF and bromine to give bromide 97. Bromide 97 is coupled with BrZnCH2CH2CO2Et/Pd(DPPF)C12/THF/heat to afford ester 98. Ester 98 is reacted with aq LiOH/MeOH and TBAF/THF to yield propionic acid 99.
Scheme 22: Synthesis of Pentan-3-Ol Thiophenyl Phenyl Propionic Acid.
Phenol 35 is reacted with Tf2O/pyridine to give triflate 100. Triflate 100 is coupled with BrZnCH2CH2CO2Et/Pd(DPPF)Cl2/THF/heat to afford ester 101. Ester 101 is reacted with aq LiOH/MeOH/dioxane and NaBH4/MeOH to yield propionic acid 102.
Scheme 23: Improved Synthesis of Phenyl Thiophene Derivatives.
Acid 103 is esterified with MeOH/HCl (g) and reacted with EtMgBr (6 eq) to give alcohol 104. Alcohol 104 is coupled with 3-methylthiophene and BF3-OEt2 to afford phenol 3. Phenol 3 is treated with TBSCl/imidazole. to yield silyl ether 55. Silyl ether 55 is reacted with nBuLi and methyl chloroformate to give ester 56. Ester 56 is sequentially reacted with 6) TBAF; 7) 1-bromopinacolone/K2CO3; 8) NaBH4; and 9) KOH to afford acid 9.
Scheme 24: Synthesis of Phenyl-3-Unsubstituted-Thiophene Sulfones and Sulfides.
Commercially available 2-hydroxymethyl thiophene is reacted with NaH (3 eq) and S-methyl-N,N′-tetramethylisothiuronium iodide to give 2-(methylmercaptylmethyl)-thiophene (105). Compound (105) is coupled with alcohol (104) and BF3-OEt2 to afford phenol 106. Phenol 106 is reacted with NaH/DMF and 1-chloropinacolone/KI to provide ketone 107. The sulfide moiety of 107 is oxidized with mCPBA to yield sulfone 108. Compound 108 is reacted with NaBH4/MeOH to yield sulfone-alcohol 109. In addition, ketone 107 is reduced by NaBH4/MeOH to yield the sulfide-alcohol 110.
Scheme 25: Preparation of Sulfonyl Aminoalkylcarboxylic Acids.
Silyl ether 55 is reacted with nBuLi/THF followed by sulfuryl chloride to give sulfonyl chloride 111. Sulfonyl chloride 111 is reacted with allyl amine to yield a sulfonamide 112. Sulfonamide 112 is alkylated with K2CO3/BrCH2CO2Me to afford ester 113. Ester 113 is reacted sequentially with 1) HF/H2O/acetonitrile; 2) K2CO3/1-chloropinacolone to give ketone-ester 114. Ketone-ester 114 is treated with 1) Pd(PPh3)4/N,N-dimethyl barbituric acid; 2) NaBH4/MeOH; aq LiOH/dioxane to yield sulfonamide-acid 115.
Experimental Results:
Explanation of Table 5 and 6 Column Numerical Superscripts:
1. Test Compound numbers refer to the products of the corresponding Example Nos. that is, compounds within the scope of the invention. For example, the number “Ex. 2” refers to the compound, 3′-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutoxy)-3-methylphenyl]-3′-[5-methoxycarbonyl-4-methylthiophen-2-yl]pentane, prepared in Example 2. The control experiments are done with the double letter coded compounds identified as follows:
“AA”=1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3
“BB”=3-(4-{1-Ethyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-propyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol “CC”=1-(4-{1-[4-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-butoxy)-3-methyl-phenyl]-cyclohexyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-3,3-dimethyl-butan-2-one
“DD”=compound represented by the formula:
“EE”=compound represented by the formula:
calcipotriol (structural formula below):
2. The RXR—VDR heterodimerization (SaOS-2 cells) test is described in the “Assay” section of the Description, infra.
3. The VDR CTF (Caco-2 cells) test is described in the “Assay” section of the Description, infra.
4. The OCN Promoter test is described in the “Assay” section of the Description, infra.
5. The Mouse Hypercalcemia test is described in the “Assay” section of the Description, infra.
6. The keratinocyte proliferation assay is described in the “Assay” section of the Description, infra.
7. The IL-10 induction assay is described in the “Assay” section of the Description, infra.
Assay Methods
Use of the Assay Methods:
The evaluation of the novel compounds for use in the method of treating or preventing visicant damage isdone using a plurality of test results. The use of multiple assays is necessary since the combined properties of (i) high activity for the vitamin D receptor, and (ii) prevention of hypercalcemia must be achieved to have utility for the methods of treating diseases, which are also, aspects of this invention. Some of the tests described below are believed related to other tests and measure related properties of compounds. Consequently, a compound may be considered to have utility in the practice of the invention if is meets most, if not all, of the acceptance criteria for the above described tests.
The evaluation of the novel compounds of the invention for psoriasis is done using the Keratinocyte Proliferation Assay in combination with other assays that measure inhibition of IL-2 production and stimulation of IL-10 production in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
Brief Description, Utility and Acceptance Criteria for the Assay Methods:
1. The RXR—VDR Heterodimer Assay:
This assay provides the VDR activity of a test compound. It is desirable to have low EC50 values for a compound in this assay. The lower the EC50 value, the more active the compound will be as a VDR agonist. Desired assay results are EC50 values less than or equal to 600 nM. Preferred assay results are less than 250 nM, and most preferably less than 150 nM.
2. The Caco-2 Cell Co-Transfection Assay:
The Caco-2 cell assay is an indicator for the undesirable condition of hypercalcemia. This co-transfection assay is a surrogate assay for in vivo calcemic activity of VDR ligands. It is desirable to have high EC50 values for a test compound in this assay. The higher the EC50 values for a compound the less calcemic it will be in vivo. Desired assay results are EC50 greater than or equal to 300 nM. Preferred assay results are greater than 1000 nM.
3. The OCN (Osteocalcin) Promoter Assay
The OCN Promoter Assay is an indicator and marker for osteoporosis. Desired assay results are EC50 less than or equal to 325 nM. Preferred assay results are less than 50 nM.
4. The Mouse Hypercalcemia Assay
The Mouse Hypercalcemia Assay is a six day hypercalcemia test for toxicity and selectivity. Acceptable test results are levels greater than 300 μg/kg/day. Preferred assay results are levels greater than 1000 μg/kg/day.
5. The Keratinocyte Proliferation Assay
This Assay is indicative for the treatment of psoriasis. An acceptable test result is IC50 value of less than or equal to 300 nM. Preferred assay results are IC50 values of less than 100 nM.
6. The IL-10 Induction Assay
This is an in vitro efficacy assay for psoriasis, abscess and adhesion. Psoriasis involves both keratinocytes and immune cells. IL-10 is a unique cytokine because it is anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive. This assay tells us whether a VDRM is able to function as an agonist in PBMCs (primary blood mononuclear cells) or not. A lower EC50 value is desirable in this assay since a compound with a lower EC50 value will be a better agonist in PBMCs. An acceptable test result is an EC50 value of less than 200 nM. Preferred assay results are EC50 values of less than 100 nM.
Details of the Assay Methods:
(1) Materials and Method for RXR—VDR Heterodimerization Assay:
Transfection Method:
Growth Media:
FBS beat inactivated (Gibco BRL Cat # 10092-147)
Ab-Am (Gibco BRL Cat # 15240-062)
Cells:
Wash Media:
Plating Media:
Stripped FBS (Hyclone Cat# SH30068.03 Lot # AHM9371)
Ab-Am
Transfection/Treatment Media:
T-152 cm2 Culture Flask:
Flat Well Plates:
Luciferase Assay Reagent:
a. E2533 Assay Substrate, lyopholized product and
b. E2543 Assay Buffer.
Cell Harvesting
Aspirate media from culture flask, rinse cells with HBSS and aspirate.
Add trypsin and incubate.
When cells appear detached, resuspend cells in growth media.
Transfer into a new flask with fresh growth media for passaging the cells.
Plate well plates and two extra plates
B. Cell Count
Mix the cell suspension using pipette
Use Hematocytometer to count the cells
Load cell suspension onto the hemocytometer chamber
Count cells.
Plate Seeding:
Use plating media 10% Stripped FBS in D-MEM Low Glucose, Without Phenol Red, 1% Ab-Am
Plate 14 plates @ 165 μl/well.
In sterile flask add cell suspension to plating media.
Mix.
Add cells/well.
Place the cells in the incubator.
Cells should be about 75% confluent prior to transfection.
Day 2: Transfection
Step 1: DNA and Media
Add plain DMEM media to tubes for mixing the DNA
Add the Reporter gene pFR-LUC
Add the Gal4-RXR-DEF and VP16-VDR-LBD
Step 2: FuGENE and Media
Prepare plain DMEM media in a ubes for mixing FuGENE
Add FuGENE 6 Transfection Reagent
Incubate
Step 3: FuGENE, DNA and Media Complex
Add FuGENE Media complex from step 2 to DNA Media complex from step 1
Incubate
Step 4: FuGENE, DNA and Media Complex To-Well Plate
Add FuGENE-DNA-Media complex from step 3 to each plate
Incubate.
Day 3: Dosing
Treatment Preparation
Allow for transfection time
Make a stock solution of the compounds in DMSO
Vortex until all the compounds has been dissolved.
Further dilute in D-MEM (Low Glucose—With out Phenol Red)
Add compounds in quadruplicate to give final volume
Incubate.
Day 4: Luciferase Assay
Read the Plates After Drug Treatment
Remove part of media from all the wells and leave remainder
Add Steady-Glo Luciferase Reagent mixture/wells
Incubate
Count each well using a Luminescence counter, Top Count NXT by Packard
Caco-2 cells, grown in phenol red free, DMEM (Invitrogen, Carlsbad, Calif.) containing 10% charcoal-stripped FCS (Hyclone, Logan, Utah), were transfected with Fugene 6 reagent (Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, Ind.). Cells (5000/well) were plated 18 h before transfection in a 96 well plate. The Cells were transfected with Gal4-responsive reporter pFRLuc (150 ng, Stratagene, La Jolla Calif.) and the receptor expression vector pGal4-VDR-LBD (10 ng), along with Fugene 6 reagent (0.2 □l/well). The DNA-Fugene complex was formed by incubating the mixture for 30 min at room temperature. The cells were transfected in triplicate for 5 h, and treated with various concentrations of VDR ligands (form 0.01 nM to 10,000 nM concentration range) 18 h post-transfection. The luciferase activity was quantified using Steady-Glo reagent kit (Promega, Madison, Wis.) as per manufacturer's specifications.
(3) Materials and Method for The OCN Promoter Assay:
The activation of osteocalcin by VDR ligands was evaluated in a rat osteoblast-like cell line RG-15 (ROS 17/2.8) stably expressing rat osteocalcin promoter fused with luciferase reporter gene. The stable cell lines were established as reported before (Activation of Osteocalcin Transcription involves interaction of protein kinase A- and Protein kinase C-dependent pathways. Boguslawski, G., Hale, L. V., Yu, X.-P., Miles, R. R., Onyia, J. E., Santerre R. F., Chandrasekhar, S. J Biol. Chem. 275, 999-1006, 2000). Confluent RG-15 cells maintained in DMEM/F-12 medium (3:1) containing 5% FBS, 300 □g/ml G418 and at 37° C. under 5% CO2/95% air atmosphere were trypsinized (0.25% trypsin) and plated into white opaque 96-well cell culture plates (25000 cells/well). After 24 hr, cells (in DMEM/F-12 medium+2% FBS) were treated with various concentrations of compounds, dissolved in DMSO. The final DMSO concentration remained at 0.01% (v/v). After 48 hr treatment, the medium was removed, cells were lysed with 50 □l of lysis buffer (From Luciferase reporter assay system, Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, Ind.) and assayed for luciferase activity using the Luciferase Reporter Gene Assay kit from Boehringer Mannheim as per manufacturer's specifications.
(4) Materials and Method for The Mouse Hypercalcemia Assay:
Weanling, virus-antibody-free, five to six weeks old female DBF mice (Harlan, Indianapolis, Ind.) are used for all the studies. Animals are allowed to acclimate to local vivarium conditions for 2 days. Mice are maintained on a 12 hr light/dark cycle at 22° C. with ad lib access to food (TD 5001 with 1.2% Ca and 0.9% P, Teklad, Madison, Wis.) and water. The animals then are divided into groups with 4-5 mice per group. Different doses of test compounds prepared in 10% Ethanol and 90% sesame oil are administered to mice orally via gavage for 6 days. 1α-25(OH)2D3 0.5 μg/kg/d was also given to one group of mice as the positive control. Serum ionized calcium is evaluated at 6 hours after the last dosing under isoflurane anesthesia by Ciba-Corning Ca++/PH Analyzer, (Model 634, Chiron Diagnostics Corp., East Walpole, Mass.). Raw data of group differences is assessed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) using Fisher's protected least significant difference (PLSD) where the significance level was P<0.05.
(5) The Keratinocyte Proliferation Assay:
KERtr cells (Human skin keratinocyte transformed with a retrovirus vector, obtained from ATCC) were plated in 96-well flat-bottomed plates (3000 cells/well) in 100 □l keratinocyte serum free medium supplemented with bovine pituitary extract in the absence of EGF (Life Technologies, Rockville, Md.) and incubated at 37° C. for two days. The cells were treated with various concentrations of VDR ligands (ten-fold serial dilution from 10,000 nM to 0.1 nM in triplicate), dissolved in 100 □l keratinocyte serum free medium supplemented with bovine pituitary extract in the absence of EGF and incubated at 37° C. for 72 hr. BrdU (5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine) incorporation was analyzed as a measure of DNA replication (Cell proliferation ELISA kit, Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, Ind.) and absorbance was measured at 405 nm. Potency values (IC50) values were determined as the concentration (nM) of compound that elicited a half-maximal response.
(6) Materials and Method for Human IL-10 Induction Assay:
Isolation of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs):
Stimulation of PBMC:
Treatment:
Sample Collection and Assay:
This patent application claims the benefit of priority under Title 35 United States Code, section 119(e), of Provisional Patent Application No. 60/439,575 filed Jan. 10, 2003; the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind | 371c Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/US04/00006 | 1/7/2004 | WO | 6/24/2005 |
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 60439575 | Jan 2003 | US |
