U.S. patent application number 11/624389 was filed with the patent office on 2007-06-14 for benzenesulfonic acid indol-5-yl esters as antagonists of the 5-ht6 receptor.
Invention is credited to Sandra Ann Filla, Michael Edward Flaugh, James Ronald Gillig, Lawrence Joseph Heinz, Joseph Herman JR. Krushinski, Bin Liu, Marta Maria Pineiro-Nunez, John Mehnert Schaus, John Stanley Ward.
Application Number | 20070135484 11/624389 |
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Family ID | 23008516 |
Filed Date | 2007-06-14 |
United States Patent
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20070135484 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Filla; Sandra Ann ; et
al. |
June 14, 2007 |
BENZENESULFONIC ACID INDOL-5-YL ESTERS AS ANTAGONISTS OF THE 5-HT6
RECEPTOR
Abstract
The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: which
are antagonists of 5-HT6 receptor. ##STR1##
Inventors: |
Filla; Sandra Ann;
(Franklin, IN) ; Flaugh; Michael Edward;
(Indianapolis, IN) ; Gillig; James Ronald;
(Indianapolis, IN) ; Heinz; Lawrence Joseph;
(Pittsboro, IN) ; Krushinski; Joseph Herman JR.;
(Brownsburg, IN) ; Liu; Bin; (Fishers, IN)
; Pineiro-Nunez; Marta Maria; (Brownsburg, IN) ;
Schaus; John Mehnert; (Zionsville, IN) ; Ward; John
Stanley; (Redwood City, CA) |
Correspondence
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23008516 |
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11/624389 |
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January 18, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
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514/323 ;
546/201 |
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A61P 9/00 20180101; A61P
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514/323 ;
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International
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A61K 31/454 20060101
A61K031/454; C07D 403/04 20060101 C07D403/04 |
Claims
1.-14. (canceled)
15. A method of treating cognitive disorders comprising:
administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a
compound of the formula ##STR80## wherein R is hydrogen C.sub.1
-C.sub.6 alkyl, or C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; which
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1 or
2 substituents selected from the group consisting of
C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and
trifluoromethyl; which phenyl is unsubstituted or is substituted
with 1 to 3 groups independently selected from the group consisting
of hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy,
halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl, nitro, and phenyl; R.sup.1 is
hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl R.sup.2 is hydrogen or
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or halo; R.sup.4 is
hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, vinyl, allyl, C.sub.9-C.sub.6
alkynyl, or halo; X is 1 to 3 substituents independently selected
from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-C.sub.6
alkoxy, nitro, amino, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkylsulfonylamino, and
cyano, or X is 5 halo substituents; represents either a single or a
double bond; or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt
thereof.
16. A method of treating Alzheimer's disease, comprising:
administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a
compound of the formula ##STR81## wherein R is hydrogen,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; which
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1 or
2 substituents selected from the group consisting of
C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridyl,
and trifluoromethyl; which phenyl is unsubstituted or is
substituted with 1 to 3 groups independently selected from the
group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl C.sub.1-C.sub.6
alkoxy, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl, nitro, and phenyl; R.sup.1
is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl R.sup.2 is hydrogen or
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or halo; R.sup.4 is
hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, vinyl, allyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.6
alkynyl, or halo; X is 1 to 3 substituents independently selected
from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1 alkyl,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, nitro, amino, C.sub.1-C.sub.6
alkylsulfonylamino, and cyano, or X is 5 halo substituents;
represents either a single or a double bond; or a pharmaceutically
acceptable addition salt thereof.
17. A method of treating schizophrenia, comprising: administering
to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of
the formula ##STR82## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl
or C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; which C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl is
unsubstituted or is substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected
from the group consisting of C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl,
substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and trifluoromethyl; which phenyl is
unsubstituted or is substituted with 1 to 3 groups independently
selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6
alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl,
nitro, and phenyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl
R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen
or halo; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, vinyl, allyl,
C.sub.2-C.sub.6 alkynyl, or halo; X is 1 to 3 substituents
independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, nitro, amino,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkylsulfonylamino, and cyano, or X is 5 halo
substituents; represents either a single or a double bond; or a
pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof.
18.-22. (canceled)
23. A method of claim 16 wherein the compound is
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
24. A method of claim 17 wherein the compound is
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
25. A method of treating migraine, comprising: administering to a
patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the
formula ##STR83## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, or
C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; which C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl is
unsubstituted or is substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected
from the group consisting of C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl,
substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and trifluoromethyl; which phenyl is
unsubstituted or is substituted with 1 to 3 groups independently
selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6
alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl,
nitro, and phenyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl
R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen
or halo; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, vinyl, allyl,
C.sub.2-C.sub.6 alkynyl, or halo; X is 1 to 3 substituents
independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, nitro, amino,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkylsulfonylamino, and cyano, or X is 5 halo
substituents; represents either a single or a double bond; or a
pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof.
26. A method of claim 25 wherein the compound is
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
27. A method of treating anxiety, comprising: administering to a
patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the
formula ##STR84## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, or
C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; which C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl is
unsubstituted or is substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected
from the group consisting of C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl,
substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and trifluoromethyl; which phenyl is
unsubstituted or is substituted with 1 to 3 groups independently
selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6
alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl,
nitro, and phenyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl
R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen
or halo; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, vinyl, allyl,
C.sub.2-C.sub.6 alkynyl, or halo; X is 1 to 3 substituents
independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, nitro, amino,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkylsulfonylamino, and cyano, or X is 5 halo
substituents; represents either a single or a double bond; or a
pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof.
28. A method of claim 27 wherein the compound is
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical
and organic chemistry and is concerned with compounds which are
antagonists of the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor.
[0002] The 5-HT.sub.6 receptor is a member of the G-protein coupled
receptor superfamily of serotonin receptors, and, like the
5-HT.sub.4 and 5-HT.sub.7 receptors, it is positively coupled to
adenylate cyclase..sup.1 The rat 5-HT.sub.6 receptor was first
cloned in 1993.sup.2, 3 and the cloning of the human homologue, to
which it shares a 89% sequence identity, was reported in
1996..sup.4 The localization of 5-HT.sub.6 receptors in rat brain
has been studied using mRNA quantification by Northern analysis and
RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, and autoradiography..sup.2, 3, 5, 6,
7, 8 These methods have consistently found high levels of the
receptor in olfactory tubercle, hippocampus, striatum, nucleus
accumbens, and cortical regions. 5-HT.sub.6 receptors are either
absent or present in very low levels in peripheral tissues. .sup.2,
3
[0003] To date, there are no known high affinity, selective
agonists at the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor. Serotonin itself has only
moderate affinity for the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor (Ki=65 nM) and the
most selective agonist reported to date,
N,N-dimethyl-2-ethyl-5-methoxytryptamine, has Ki=81 nM and only
3.5-fold selectivity versus the 5-HT.sub.2A receptor..sup.9
[0004] Much of the recent interest in the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor is
due to the observation that several psychotropic agents are high
affinity antagonists at the human 5-HT.sub.6 receptor..sup.4, 10
These compounds include amitriptyline (Ki=65 nM) and the atypical
antipsychotics clozapine (Ki=9.5 nM), olanzapine (Ki=10 nM), and
quetiapine (33 nM). None of these compounds, however, are
selective. The first selective 5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonists
reported are Ro 04-6790 and Ro 63-0563. Their usefulness is limited
by their moderate affinity (Ki=50 nM and 12 nM, respectively) and
poor pharmacokinetics..sup.11 A series of 5-HT.sub.6 receptor
antagonists, culminating in SB-271,046, has been reported. .sup.12
This compound has high affinity (Ki=1.2 nM) and selectivity
(>200-fold versus >55 receptors, enzymes and ion channels)
and is 80% bioavailable. A selective radioligand
[.sup.125I]-SB-258,585 has been used for radioligand binding and
autoradiographic studies..sup.13, 14 These compounds are useful
tools for preclinical studies on the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor. No
clinical studies with any selective 5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonists
have been reported.
[0005] The rationale for the use of selective 5-HT.sub.6 receptor
antagonists to treat cognitive dysfunction is based on three lines
of reasoning: the ability of selective 5-HT.sub.6 receptor
antagonists to modulate cholinergic and glutamatergic neuronal
function, clinical studies of the atypical antipsychotics clozapine
and olanzapine on cognitive function, the activity of selective
5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonists in animal models of cognitive
function.
[0006] Selective 5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonists modulate
cholinergic and glutamatergic neuronal function. Cholinergic and
glutamatergic neuronal systems play important roles in cognitive
function. Cholinergic neuronal pathways are known to be important
to memory formation and consolidation. Centrally acting
anticholinergic agents impair cognitive function in animal and
clinical studies and loss of cholinergic neurons is one of the
hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. Conversely, stimulation of
cholinergic function has been known to improve cognitive
performance and the only two agents currently approved for the
treatment of cognitive deficit in Alzheimer's disease, tacrine and
donepezil, are both acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. The
glutamatergic system in the prefrontal cortex is also known to be
involved in cognitive function. .sup.26, 27
[0007] Blocking 5-HT.sub.6 receptor function has been shown to
elicit procholinergic effects in vivo. Administration (icv) to rats
of antisense oligonucleotides targeting the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor
sequence induced yawning and stretching behavior that was blocked
by the cholinergic antagonist atropine..sup.15 The selective
5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonist Ro 04-6790 induced stretching
behavior in a dose-dependent manner. This behavior was blocked by
the centrally acting anticholinergic agents scopolamine and
atropine but not by methyl-scopolamine at doses known to be
peripherally selective..sup.16 Ro 04-6790 was also shown to block
the rotation behavior induced by scopolamine administration to rats
with unilateral nigrostriatal 6-OH-DA lesions. It did not block
rotational behavior induced by L-DOPA or amphetamine..sup.17 Ro
04-6790 reversed scopolamine induced performance deficits in the
object recognition test, a model of cognitive function. Another
selective 5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonist, SB-271046, potentiated
the yawning behavior induced by the cholinesterase inhibitor
physostigmine..sup.18 These studies suggest that 5-HT.sub.6
receptor blockade facilitates cholinergic transmission. In vivo
microdialysis studies, SB-271,046 (10 mg/kg, sc) increases
glutamate release in the prefrontal cortex through a neuronal
mechanism..sup.25
[0008] Clinical studies of the atypical antipsychotics clozapine
and olanzapine on cognitive function. The atypical antipsychotics
clozapine and olanzapine are both high affinity, albeit
nonselective, 5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonists..sup.4 On the other
hand, risperidone and the typical antipsychotic haloperidol do not
have significant affinity for the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor. Clinical
differences seen with these sets of drugs may be attributable to
5-HT.sub.6 receptor blockade. Goldberg et al. reported no
beneficial cognitive effect of clozapine treatment in a small
(N=15) trial in treatment resistant schizophrenics..sup.19 In
contrast, Meltzer et al .sup.20 in a larger study of
treatment-resistant schizophrenics (N=36), observed improvements in
several domains of neuropsychological function at six weeks and six
months following initiation of clozapine treatment. In
non-treatment resistant schizophrenics, clozapine was more
effective than placebo in improving cognitive function by several
measures..sup.21 This effect was seen at six months and persisted
throughout the 12 month study. The effect of olanzapine,
risperidone, and haloperidol on cognitive function has been
compared in a multicenter, double blind study in
schizophrenics..sup.22 The olanzapine group showed a statistically
significant improvement in cognitive function over either
haloperidol or risperidone treatment. This effect was apparent
after 6 weeks treatment and continued throughout the 54 weeks of
the study. Animal studies suggest that these effects could be
mediated through the release of acetylcholine in the prefrontal
cortex..sup.23
[0009] Activity of selective 5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonists in
animal models of cognitive function. With the recent development of
the selective 5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonists Ro-04,6790 and
SB-271,046, there have been several reports on the activity of
these compounds in models of cognitive function. The selective
5-HT.sub.6 receptor antagonist SB-271,046 improved performance in
the Morris water maze..sup.24 These results are consistent with the
finding that chronic icv administration of antisense
oligonucleotides directed toward the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor sequence
led to improvements in some measures of performance in the Morris
water maze..sup.16 SB-271,046 treatment also led to improvements in
the spatial alternation operant behavior test in aged
rats..sup.24
[0010] The compounds of the present invention are selective, high
affinity antagonists of 5-HT.sub.6, and thus, provide a valuable
treatment for 5-HT.sub.6 receptor mediated disorders.
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[0038] The present invention provides compounds of formula I:
##STR2## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, substituted
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6
alkylsulfonyl, phenylsulfonyl, substituted phenylsulfonyl,
naphthylsulfonyl, benzylsulfonyl, or substituted benzylsulfonyl;
R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl or where R.sup.4 is
hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, or halo then R.sup.1 and R may be
taken together to form --CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2-- or
--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or halo; R.sup.4 is
hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, vinyl, allyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.6
alkynyl, or halo or when R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.3
alkyl then R.sup.4 and R may be taken together to form
--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--; X is 1 to 3 substituents
independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, nitro, amino,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkylsulfonylamino, and cyano or X is 5 halo
substituents;
[0039] represents either a single or a double bond; and
pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof.
[0040] The present invention also provides for novel pharmaceutical
compositions, comprising: a compound of the formula I and a
pharmaceutically acceptable diluent.
[0041] Because the compounds of formula I are antagonists of
5-HT.sub.6 receptor, the compounds of formula I are useful for the
treatment of a variety of disorders, including: cognitive
disorders, age-related cognitive disorder, mild cognitive
impairment, mood disorders (including depression, mania, bipolar
disorders), psychosis (in particular schizophrenia), anxiety
(particularly including generalized anxiety disorder, panic
disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder), idiopathic and
drug-induced Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, convulsions, migraine
(including migraine headache), substance withdrawal (including,
substances such as opiates, nicotine, tobacco products, alcohol,
benzodiazepines, cocaine, sedatives, hypnotics, etc.), sleep
disorders (including narcolepsy), attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder, conduct disorder, learning disorders, dementia (including
Alzheimer's disease and AIDS-induced dementia), Huntington's
Chorea, cognitive deficits subsequent to cardiac bypass surgery and
grafting, stroke, cerebral ischemia, spinal cord trauma, head
trauma, perinatal hypoxia, cardiac arrest, and hypoglycemic
neuronal damage, vascular dementia, multi-infarct dementia,
amylotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis, comprising:
administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a
compound of formula I.
[0042] In another embodiment the present invention provides methods
of treating disorders associated with the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor,
comprising: administering to a patient in need thereof an effective
amount of a compound of formula I. That is, the present invention
provides for the use of a compound of formula I or pharmaceutical
composition thereof for the treatment disorders associated with the
5-HT.sub.6 receptor.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0043] As used herein, the following terms have the meanings
indicated:
[0044] The term "C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl straight or branched alkyl
chain having from one to three carbon atoms, and includes methyl,
ethyl, propyl, and iso-propyl.
[0045] The term "C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl" refers to a straight or
branched alkyl chain having from one to six carbon atoms, and
includes methyl, ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, butyl, iso-butyl,
sec-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, hexyl, and the like.
[0046] The term "substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl" refers to a
straight or branched alkyl chain having from one to six carbon
atoms and having 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group
consisting of C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, substituted
phenyl, pyridyl, and trifluoromethyl.
[0047] The term "C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy" refers to a straight or
branched alkyl chain having from one to six carbon atoms attached
through an oxygen atom, and includes methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy,
iso-propoxy, butoxy, iso-butoxy, sec-butoxy, t-butoxy, pentoxy,
hexoxy, and the like.
[0048] The term "C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl" refers to refers to
saturated cyclic alkyl group having from three to six carbon atoms
and includes, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, and
cyclohexyl.
[0049] The term "C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl" refers to a radical
of the formula ##STR3##
[0050] wherein R.sub.a is a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl.
[0051] The term "C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkylsulfonylamino" refers to a
radical of the formula ##STR4##
[0052] wherein R.sub.b is a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl.
[0053] The term "C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl" refers to a saturated
cyclic alkyl group having from three to six carbon atoms and
includes, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, and cyclohexyl.
[0054] The term "substituted phenylsulfonyl" refers to a radical of
the formula ##STR5## wherein R.sub.c is from 1 to 3 groups
independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, cyano,
trifluoromethyl, nitro, and phenyl.
[0055] The term "substituted benzylsulfonyl" refers to a radical of
the formula ##STR6##
[0056] wherein R.sub.d is from 1 to 3 groups independently selected
from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl, and
nitro.
[0057] The term "substituted phenyl" refers to a radical of the
formula ##STR7##
[0058] wherein R.sub.e is from 1 to 3 groups independently selected
from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl,
C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl, nitro, and
phenyl.
[0059] The term "C.sub.2-C.sub.6 alkynyl" refers to a radical of
the formula ##STR8##
[0060] wherein R.sub.f is selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen and C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl.
[0061] The term "C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl" refers to a straight or
branched alkyl chain having from one to four carbon atoms, and
includes methyl, ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, butyl, iso-butyl,
sec-butyl, and t-butyl.
[0062] The terms "halogen" and "halo" refer to a chloro, fluoro,
bromo or iodo atom.
[0063] The term "pharmaceutically-acceptable addition salt" refers
to an acid addition salt.
[0064] The compound of formula I and the intermediates described
herein form pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts with a
wide variety of organic and inorganic acids and include the
physiologically acceptable salts which are often used in
pharmaceutical chemistry. Such salts are also part of this
invention. A pharmaceutically-acceptable addition salt is formed
from a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid as is well known in the
art. Such salts include the pharmaceutically acceptable salts
listed in Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 66, 2-19 (1977) which
are known to the skilled artisan. Typical inorganic acids used to
form such salts include hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydriodic,
nitric, sulfuric, phosphoric, hypophosphoric, metaphosphoric,
pyrophosphoric, and the like. Salts derived from organic acids,
such as aliphatic mono and dicarboxylic acids, phenyl substituted
alkanoic acids, hydroxyalkanoic and hydroxyalkandioic acids,
aromatic acids, aliphatic and aromatic sulfonic acids, may also be
used. Such pharmaceutically acceptable salts thus include chloride,
bromide, iodide, nitrate, acetate, phenylacetate, trifluoroacetate,
acrylate, ascorbate, benzoate, chlorobenzoate, dinitrobenzoate,
hydroxybenzoate, methoxybenzoate, methylbenzoate,
o-acetoxybenzoate, isobutyrate, phenylbutyrate,
.alpha.-hydroxybutyrate, butyne-1,4-dicarboxylate,
hexyne-1,4-dicarboxylate, caprate, caprylate, cinnamate, citrate,
formate, fumarate, glycollate, heptanoate, hippurate, lactate,
malate, maleate, hydroxymaleate, malonate, mandelate, mesylate,
nicotinate, isonicotinate, oxalate, phthalate, teraphthalate,
propiolate, propionate, phenylpropionate, salicylate, sebacate,
succinate, suberate, benzenesulfonate, p-bromobenzenesulfonate,
chlorobenzenesulfonate, ethylsulfonate, 2-hydroxyethylsulfonate,
methylsulfonate, naphthalene-1-sulfonate, naphthalene-2-sulfonate,
naphthalene-1,5-sulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate, xylenesulfonate,
tartrate, and the like.
[0065] As with any group of pharmaceutically active compounds, some
groups are preferred in their end use application. Preferred
embodiments of the present invention are given below:
[0066] Compounds in which R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, R
and R.sup.1 are taken together to form
--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2-- or
--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--, or R and R.sup.4 are
taken together to form --CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2--CH.sub.2-- are
preferred.
[0067] Compounds in which R is hydrogen are more preferred.
[0068] When R is C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, compounds in which R is
methyl are more preferred.
[0069] Compounds in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.3
alkyl are preferred.
[0070] Compounds in which R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl are
preferred.
[0071] Compounds in which R.sup.2 is methyl are more preferred.
[0072] When R.sup.3 is halo, the compounds in which R.sup.3 is
fluoro are preferred.
[0073] Compounds in which R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6
alkyl, or halo are preferred.
[0074] Compounds in which X is halo are preferred.
[0075] When X is halo, the compounds in which X is fluoro are
preferred.
[0076] When X is fluoro, the compounds in which X is 2,6-difluoro
are more preferred.
[0077] The compounds of formula I are prepared as described in
Scheme A. In Scheme A all substituents, unless otherwise indicated,
are as previously defined, and all reagents are well known and
appreciated in the art. ##STR9##
[0078] The specific sequence of reactions depicted in Scheme A is
not critical. For many of the compounds of formula I the order of
these steps can be varied to provide compounds of formula I. In
addition, variation with regard to the introduction the group R,
the use of protecting groups, and modification to give various
R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 groups can be used. Some of the possible
variations are discussed below.
[0079] In Scheme A, step a, an appropriate indole of formula (1) is
condensed with an appropriate piperidin-4-one of formula (2) to
give a 3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (3).
An appropriate indole of formula (1) may be one in which Pg is an
protecting group and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are as
desired in the final product of formula I. The selection and use of
suitable protecting groups are well known and appreciated in the
art (Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis, Theodora Greene
(Wiley-Interscience)). Preferred protecting groups include methyl,
benzyl, and dimethyl-t-butylsilyl. As one of the variations
mentioned above, the indoles of formula (1) having a 5-hydroxy, are
also suitable for the reaction in step a. Thus, an appropriate
indole of formula (1) is also one having a 5-hydroxy, instead of
the protected hydroxy depicted. Such unprotected compound of
formula (1), when used, directly give compounds of formula (5).
Also, as will be appreciated by the skilled person, the indoles of
formula (1) in which R is hydrogen can give rise upon alkylation or
sulfonation at a later point, to compounds of formula I in which R
is not hydrogen. An appropriate piperidin-4-one of formula (2) is
most conveniently one in which R.sup.2 is as desired in the final
product of formula I.
[0080] Appropriate indoles of formula (1) are generally available
from commercial sources. Appropriate indoles of formula (1) can
also be prepared by methods described herein and by methods
described in the art, for example, Robinson, The Fischer Indole
Synthesis, Wiley, New York (1983); Hamel, et al., Journal of
Organic Chemistry, 59, 6372 (1994); and Russell, et al., Organic
Preparations and Procedures International, 17, 391 (1985).
Appropriate piperidin-4-ones of formula (2) are readily available
and can be prepared by the alkylation of piperidin-4-one.
[0081] For example in step a, an appropriate indole of formula (1)
is condensed with an appropriate piperid-4-one of formula (2) to
give a 3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (3).
When the appropriate indole of formula (1) is one in which R is
hydrogen, the reaction is typically carried out in the presence of
a suitable base, typically sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide,
sodium alkoxide, (such as sodium methanolate or sodium ethanolate),
or potassium alkoxide, (such as potassium methanolate, potassium
ethanolate, or potassium t-butoxide). The reaction is carried out
in a suitable solvent, such as methanol, ethanol, tetrahydrofuran,
or mixtures of methanol or ethanol and tetrahydrofuran. Typically,
about 2 molar equivalents of piperid-4-one of formula (2) are used.
The reaction is generally carried out at temperatures of about
40.degree. C. to the reflux temperature of the selected solvent.
The reaction typically requires 8-72 hours. In general, the basic
conditions are favored for the condensation above compounds of
formula (1) in which Pg is a protecting group. The product can be
isolated and purified by techniques well known in the art, such as
precipitation, filtration, extraction, evaporation, trituration,
chromatography, and recrystallization.
[0082] Alternately, for example in step a, an appropriate indole of
formula (1) is condensed with an appropriate piperid-4-one of
formula (2) to give a 3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
of formula (3). The reaction may carried out in the presence of a
suitable acid, typically phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid. The
reaction is carried out in a suitable solvent, such as acetic acid
and water. Typically, about 2-6 molar equivalents of the
piperid-4-one of formula (2) are used. The reaction is generally
carried out at temperatures of about 40.degree. C. to 100.degree.
C. The reaction typically requires 8-72 hours. In general, the
acidic conditions are favored for the condensation above compounds
of formula (1) having a 5-hydroxy. The product can be isolated and
purified by techniques well known in the art, such as
precipitation, filtration, extraction, evaporation, trituration,
chromatography, and recrystallization.
[0083] Reaction Scheme A, step b, depicts the reduction of a
3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (3) to give
a 3-(piperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (4).
[0084] For example, a 3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
of formula (3) may be hydrogenated over a catalyst, such as
palladium on carbon or platinum oxide, to give a
3-(piperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (4). Such hydrogenations
are generally carried out in a solvent and a variety of solvents
are suitable, for example methanol, ethanol, or isopropanol,
tetrahydrofuran, or mixed solvents, such as tetrahydrofuran and
ethyl acetate. The hydrogenation may be performed at an initial
hydrogen pressure of 20-180 psi (137-1241 kPa), preferably from
50-60 psi (345-413 kPa). The reaction is typically carried out at
temperature of about 0.degree. C. to about 60.degree. C.,
preferably at temperatures of about 40.degree. C. to 60.degree. C.
The reaction typically requires 1 hour to 3 days. The product can
be isolated and purified by techniques well known in the art, such
as filtration, extraction, evaporation, trituration, precipitation,
chromatography, and recrystallization.
[0085] As an alternative to hydrogenation,
3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (3) may be
converted to a 3-(piperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (4) by
treatment with triethylsilane/trifluoroacetic acid, if desired. The
3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (3) is
dissolved in trifluoroacetic acid to which is added an excess,
generally 1.5-10 equivalents, of triethylsilane. The reaction
mixture is generally carried out at ambient temperature for about 1
to about 48 hours. The product is isolated by concentrating under
reduced pressure and then treated with 2 N sodium or potassium
hydroxide or tartaric acid and extracting. The product can be
purified by techniques well known in the art, such as filtration,
extraction, evaporation, trituration, precipitation,
chromatography, and recrystallization.
[0086] Another alternative to the above reduction conditions,
3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (3) may be
reduced by treatment with 1-4 equivalents of sodium borohydride
with or without an acid such as acetic acid or trifluoroacetic
acid. The reaction is generally carried out in a solvent, such as
tetrahydrofuran. The reaction is typically carried out at
temperature of from about 0.degree. C. to about 60.degree. C., most
conveniently at ambient temperature. The reaction typically
requires 1 to 3 hours. The product can be isolated and purified by
techniques well known in the art, such as precipitation,
filtration, extraction, evaporation, trituration, chromatography,
and recrystallization.
[0087] As one of the variations discussed above, this is a
convenient point in the synthesis to alkylate or sulfonate, if
desired, a 3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula
(3) or a 3-(piperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (4) in which R is
hydrogen.
[0088] For example, a 3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
of formula (3) or a 3-(piperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (4) is
contacted with an appropriate alkylating agent or sulfonating
agent. An appropriate alkylating agent or sulfonating agent is one
that transfers an R group as desired in the final product of
formula I. Appropriate alkylating agents are RX.sub.1 in which R is
an C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl or substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl as
desired and X.sub.1 is a leaving group, such as bromo, chloro,
iodo, or tosylate. Appropriate sulfonating agents are
R'SO.sub.2X.sub.2 in which transfers a sulfonyl containing R as
desired and X.sub.2 is a leaving group, typically chloro, fluoro,
or another group R'SO.sub.2O-- to form the anhydride of the
sulfonating agent. Such reactions are carried out in a suitable
solvent such as dimethyl sulfoxide, acetonitrile,
dimethylformamide, or tetrahydrofuran at temperatures of from about
-20.degree. C. to ambient temperature. The reaction is carried out
using an appropriate base such as sodium hydride or potassium
hydride and may advantageously use a catalyst such as, 18-crown-6
ether. Generally, 1-4 equivalents of an appropriate alkylating
agent or sulfonating agent are used. The reaction typically
requires 1 to 18 hours. The product can be isolated and purified by
techniques well known in the art, such as quenching, filtration,
extraction, evaporation, trituration precipitation, chromatography,
and recrystallization.
[0089] In Scheme A, step c, a
3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (3) or a
3-(piperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole of formula (4) is deprotected to give
a compound of formula (5). The removal of suitable protecting
groups is well known and appreciated in the art (Protecting Groups
in Organic Synthesis, Theodora Greene (Wiley-Interscience)).
[0090] In Scheme A, step d, a compound of formula (5) is contacted
with an appropriate sulfonating agent of formula (6) to give a
compound of formula I. An appropriate sulfonating agent of formula
(6) is one in which X is, or gives rise to X, a desired in the
compound of formula I and X.sub.3 is a leaving group, typically
fluoro or chloro, or is the anhydride of the sulfonating agent of
formula (6). As one the possible variations mentioned above, the
skilled person will appreciate that unprotected compounds, that is,
indoles of formula (1) having a 5-hydroxy, may undergo sulfonation
as described in Scheme A, step d, and subsequently undergo the
chemistry of Scheme A, step a, to give a compound of formula I.
[0091] For example, a compound of formula (5) is contacted with
from 1-10 equivalents of an appropriate sulfonating agent of
formula (6). The reaction is generally carried out in a solvent
such as dimethyl sulfoxide, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide, water,
or tetrahydrofuran at temperatures of from about -20.degree. C. to
ambient temperature. The reaction is carried out using an
appropriate base such as sodium hydride, potassium hydride, sodium
hydroxide, or potassium hydroxide. The reaction typically requires
1 to 18 hours. The product can be isolated and purified by
techniques well known in the art, such as quenching, filtration,
extraction, evaporation, trituration, precipitation,
chromatography, and recrystallization.
[0092] Alternately, a compound of formula (5) is contacted with
from 1-10 equivalents of an appropriate sulfonating agent of
formula (6) in a solvent such as dimethyl sulfoxide, acetonitrile,
dimethylformamide, or tetrahydrofuran. An organic base is added
such as, triethylamine, collidines, pyridine, or lutidines. The
compounds of formulas (5) and (6) are generally stirred at room
temperature and the organic base is added dropwise. When carried
out with an organic base, the reaction typically requires 48 to 72
hours. The product can be isolated and purified by techniques
described above.
[0093] The compound of formula I thus obtained can be further
elaborated, if desired. For example, when step d is carried out
using a compound or formula (6) in which X is nitro the compound of
formula I, can be reduced by hydrogenation over 5% palladium on
carbon in an appropriate solvent such as ethanol at atmospheric
pressure to give the compound of formula I in which X is amino. The
amino group can be further elaborated, as is well known in the art,
by sulfonation to give further compounds of formula I. Also, a
compound in which R.sub.4 is halo, in particular bromo can undergo
a variety of coupling reactions to give compounds in which R.sub.4
is vinyl, allyl, or C.sub.2-C.sub.6 alkynyl.
[0094] Scheme A, optional step e, not shown, an acid addition salt
of a compound of formula I is formed using a
pharmaceutically-acceptable acid. The formation of acid addition
salts is well known and appreciated in the art.
[0095] The present invention is further illustrated by the
following examples and preparations. These examples and
preparations are illustrative only and are not intended to limit
the invention in any way.
[0096] The terms used in the examples and preparations have their
normal meanings unless otherwise designated. For example, ".degree.
C." refers to degrees Celsius; "N" refers to normal or normality;
"M" refers to molar or molarity; "mmol" refers to millimole or
millimoles; "g" refers to gram or grams; "mL" refers milliliter or
milliliters; "mp" refers to melting point; "brine" refers to a
saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution; etc. In the .sup.1H
NMR, all chemical shifts are given in .delta., unless otherwise
indicated.
Preparation 1
5-Methoxy-7-methyl-1H-indole
[0097] To a solution of 4-methoxy-2-methylanaline (0.36 mole, 50.0
g) in methylene chloride (450 mL) cooled to 10.degree. C.
(acetone/ice) was added a solution of 1.0M boron trichloride in
methylene chloride (0.50 mole, 500 mL) while maintaining the
reaction temperature below -10.degree. C. Chloroacetonitrile (1.82
mole, 137.6 g) was added to the reaction while maintaining the
internal temperature below 0.degree. C. This was followed by the
addition of diethylaluminum chloride (0.40 mole, 48.34 g, 50 mL)
while maintaining the reaction temperature below 0.degree. C. The
solution was then refluxed for 5.25 hours. The reaction was cooled
to room temperature and carefully treated with 5 N hydrochloric
acid (0.450 L) and water (1 L). The suspension was heated to reflux
and cooled to room temperature. The phases were separated and the
aqueous phase was extracted with methylene chloride (3.times.500
mL). The combined organic phases were filtered through a pad of
silica (height of silica =8 cm) in a scintered glass funnel (inner
diameter of funnel =12 cm). Material eluted from silica pad with
methylene chloride (3.times.500 mL) to afford
1-(2-amino-5-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-chloroethanone plus
chloroacetonitrile. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford
40.1 g (51%) 1-(2-amino-5-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-chloroethanone
that slowly crystallized. A solution of
1-(2-amino-5-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-chloroethanone (0.19 mole,
40.1 g) in 9:1 dioxane:water (935 mL) was added sodium borohydride
(0.19 mole, 7.1 g). The reaction was stirred one hour at room
temperature refluxed for 4.5 hours. The reaction was cooled to room
temperature and treated with 1 N hydrochloric acid (310 mL). This
mixture was heated to 80.degree. C. and cooled to room temperature.
The reaction was treated with water (500 mL), extracted with ethyl
acetate (3.times.500 mL) and the organic phases were combined,
concentrated in vacuo to afford an oil. The oil was dissolved in
methylene chloride and filtered through a pad of silica (height of
silica =10 cm) in a scinter glass funnel (inner diameter of funnel
=14.5 cm). Material eluted with methylene chloride. Fractions
containing the title compound were combined, concentrated in vacuo
to afford 23.32 g (77%) of the title compound as an oil: mass
spectrum (ion spray): m/z=161(M); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.25
(t, J=2.93 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=1.46 Hz,
1H), 6.32 (dd, J=2.93, 1.83 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s,
3H).
Preparation 2
5-Methoxy-6-fluoro-1H-indole
[0098] Fuming nitric acid (24 mL) was dissolved in concentrated
H.sub.2SO.sub.4 in a round bottom flask. 3,4-Difluorobromobenzene
(20 g, 104 mmol) was added dropwise via pipette with vigorous
stirring. After addition was complete, the reaction was allowed to
stir at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction was poured into
ice water and extracted 2.times.250 mL with Et.sub.2O. The organic
layers were collected, combined, dried over MgSO.sub.4, filtered,
and the solvent removed leaving a light yellow oil (24.02 g, 97%
yield) of 1-bromo-4,5-difluoro-2-nitro-benzene.
[0099] 1-Bromo-4,5-difluoro-2-nitro-benzene (24 g, 100 mmol) was
carefully added dropwise to a solution of sodium methoxide (1.2 eq)
in MeOH. After addition was complete, the reaction was stirred at
room temperature for 2.5 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo
and the residue diluted with water and extracted 2.times.250 mL
with Et.sub.2O. The organic layers were combined, dried over
MgSO.sub.4, filtered, and the solvent removed in vacuo leaving a
yellow solid of 1-bromo-4-fluoro-5-methoxy-2-nitro-benzene: .sup.1H
NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 3.99 (s, 3H), 7.26 (m,1H), 7.83 (d, 1H).
MS(FD+): m/z 249, 251 (M+). Calculated for
C.sub.7H.sub.5BrFNO.sub.3: C, 33.63; H, 2.02; N, 5.60; found: C,
33.79; H, 1.98; N, 5.62. 1-Bromo-4-fluoro-5-methoxy-2-nitro-benzene
(20.5 g, 82 mmol) was hydrogenated over Pt on C (sulfided) at 60
psi (413 kPa) in THF (600 mL) for 4 hours. The reaction was
filtered through celite to remove the catalyst. Removal of the
solvent left a brown solid of
2-bromo-5-fluoro-4-methoxy-phenylamine which was taken on without
further purification. 2-Bromo-5-fluoro-4-methoxy-phenylamine (18 g,
81.8 mmol) was dissolved in pyridine (200 mL) in a 500 mL round
bottom flask equipped with a stir bar, septum, pressure equalizing
dropping funnel, and nitrogen line with bubbler. The solution was
cooled in an ice bath and ethyl chloroformate (1.5 eq., 122.7 mmol)
was added dropwise from the dropping funnel. After addition was
complete, the reaction was allowed to stir overnight gradually
warming to room temperature. The pyridine was removed leaving a
brown residue. This residue was taken up in Et.sub.2O/water and
transferred to a separatory funnel. The water was extracted with
Et.sub.2O (2.times.300 mL). The organic layers were combined, dried
over MgSO.sub.4, filtered, concentrated in vacuo to obtain a 23.62
g (99%) of a brown solid: .sup.1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3, 1.33
(t, 3H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 4.23 (q, 2H), 7.09 (d, 1H), 7.97 (bd, 1H);
MS(FD+): m/z 291, 293 (M+).
[0100] (2-Bromo-5-fluoro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-carbamic acid ethyl
ester (23 g, 78.74 mmol) was converted to the ethynyl compound
following a similar example in J. Org. Chem. 199, 62, 6507. The
compound was purified by absorbing to silica gel and loading onto a
pad of silica and using 7.5% EtOAc in hexanes as the mobile phase.
Fractions containing the product were pooled and the solvent
removed in vacuo leaving a yellow solid: mass spectra(ES+): m/z 310
(M+H).sup.+; (ES-): m/z 308 (M-H).sup.-.
[0101] A solution of sodium ethoxide (formed by dissolving NaH
11.45 g, 60% in oil, 286.2 mmol, 4 eq.) in ethanol was poured into
an EtOH solution of
(5-fluoro-4-methoxy-2-trimethylsilanylethynyl-phenyl)-carbamic acid
ethyl ester (22.14 g, 71.55 mmol) in EtOH (250 mL). The reaction
was allowed to stir at room temperature for 2 hours and heated to
75.degree. C. overnight. The EtOH was removed in vacuo and the
residue diluted with water. The aqueous suspension was extracted
2.times.300 mL with Et.sub.2O. The organics were combined and
washed with brine. The organic layer was collected, dried over
MgSO.sub.4, filtered, and the solvent removed in vacuo leaving a
dark red oil. The oil was purified by silica gel flash column
chromatography using 15% EtOAc in hexanes as the mobile phase.
Removal of the solvent in vacuo from the fractions containing the
product left a golden yellow oil which solidified on standing:
.sup.1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 3.93 (s, 3H), 6.48 (m, 1H), 7.15
(m, 3H), 8.11 (bs, 1H); MS(ES+): m/z 166 (M+H).sup.+; MS(ES-): m/z
164 (M-H).sup.-; Calculated for C.sub.9H.sub.8FNO: C, 65.45; H,
4.88; N, 8.48. found: C, 65.17; H, 4.97; N, 8.70.
Preparation 3
3-(1-Methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0102] To a solution of 1H-indol-5-ol (18.60 g, 0.14 mol) in
methanol (250 mL), stirring at room temperature under nitrogen, was
slowly added potassium hydroxide (31.4 g, 0.56 mol) in methanol
(100 mL). 1-methyl-4-piperidone (29.0 mL, 0.24 mol) was added
dropwise to the black solution. The reaction mixture was heated at
70.degree. C. for 8 hours, cooled to room temperature, concentrated
in vacuo. The resulting residue was directly purified on silica
gel. Elution with a 9:1 mixture of dichloromethane and 7 N ammonia
in methanol provided 21.25 g (62%) of the title compound as a tan
solid: mp=182-185.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6):
10.78 (br s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 7.22 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.13 (d,
1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.10 (d, 1H, J=1.6 Hz), 6.59 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 1.2
Hz), 5.94 (br s, 1H), 3.02-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.52 (br t, 2H, J=5.6 Hz),
2.48-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H); MS (APCI): m/e 229.1 (M+1).
Preparation 4
5-Benzyloxy-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0103] To a solution of potassium hydroxide (22 g, 392 mmol) in
methanol (160 mL) was added 5-benzyloxyindole (24.7 g, 111 mmol)
followed by 1-methyl-4-piperidone (17.7 mL, 144 mmol) and methanol
(80 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at reflux for 18 h,
cooled to ambient temperature and filtered. The precipitate was
washed with methanol and dried under vacuum to give 31.7 g (90%) of
the title compound: mp=197-199.degree. C. dec; MS(m/e): 318
(M.sup.+). Calculated for C.sub.21H.sub.22N.sub.2O: C, 79.21; H,
6.96; N, 8.80. Found: C, 79.24; H, 6.99; N, 8.85.
Preparation 5
6-Fluoro-5-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0104] By a method similar Preparation 3 using
1-methyl-4-piperidone (18.7 mmole, 2.11 g), potassium hydroxide
(62.3 mmole, 3.49 g) 6-fluoro-5-methoxy-1H-indole (17.8 mmole, 2.94
g) to afford 4.11 g (88%) of the title compound: Mass spectrum (ion
spray): m/z=261(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.37 (d, 1H), 7.32
(d, 1H), 7.19 (d, 1H), 6.09 (t, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.05 (d, 2H),
2.51 (m, 2H), 2.49 (m, 2H), 2.29 (s, 3H); Calculated for
C.sub.15H.sub.17FN.sub.2O: C, 69.21; H, 6.58; N, 10.76. Found: C,
69.14; H, 6.59; N, 10.72.
Preparation 6
5-Methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0105] By a method similar to Preparation 3, using
5-methoxy-7-methyl-1H-indole (0.12 mole, 20.02 g), methanol (240
mL), potassium hydroxide (0.43 mole, 24.39 g) and
1-methyl-4-piperidone (0.13 mole, 14.76 g) afforded 24.72 (78%) of
the title compound: Mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=(ES+) 257(M+1),
(ES-) 255(M-1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.32 (s, 1H), 7.06 (1H),
6.59 (1H), 6.05 (m, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.04 (2H), 2.50 (m, 4H),
2.42 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H).
Preparation 7
7-Methoxy-9-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrro-
lo[1,2-a]indole
[0106] To a solution of
7-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole (718 mg, 3.83
mmol)(Clark, R. D.; Muchowski, J. M.; Fisher, L. E.; Flippen, L.
A.; Repke, D. B.; Souchet, M. Synthesis 10, 871-878(1991);
Ishikura, M.; Terashima, M. Tetrahedron Lett. 33, 6849-6852(1992))
in glacial AcOH (20 mL) at 60.degree. C. was added H.sub.3PO.sub.4
(5.0 mL, 10 mmol, 2.0 N) and 1-methyl-4-piperidone (1.2 mL, 11.5
mmol). The reaction was heated for 1 h at 60.degree. C., cooled to
room temperature and poured into a mixture of ammonium hydroxide in
ice water. This reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate
and washed with brine, dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and
concentrated under reduced pressure yielded 1.07 g (99%) of the
title compound as a brown oil: MS (ES+): m/e 283.0 (M+1).
Preparation 8
7-Methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole-5-ol
[0107] In a round bottom flask was placed
5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole (3.9 mmole,
1.01 g) and pyridine hydrochloride (25 g). The flask was then
placed in a preheated oil bath set at 190.degree. C. for 45
minutes. This solution was cooled to room temperature. The
resulting solidified material was dissolved in water (200 mL). The
pH was adjusted to approximately 10.3, which resulted in a
precipitate. The insoluble material was collected by filtration,
rinsed with water to afford 0.781 g (82%) of the title compound:
mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=245(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6):
10.40 (s, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.40 (s,
1H), 2.90 (m, 2H), 2.60 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.08
(m, 2H), 1.90 (m, 2H), 1.70 (m, 2H); Calculated for
C.sub.15H.sub.20N.sub.2O: C, 73.74; H, 8.25; N, 11.47. Found: C,
73.76; H, 8.15; N, 11.71.
Preparation 9
2-Methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
hydrochloride
[0108] By a method similar to Preparation 8, using
2-methyl-5-methoxy-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(258 mg, 1.0 mmol) and 25 g of pyridine hydrochloride gave the
crude product. Flash chromatography [silica gel, dichloromethane/2N
N.sub.3 (methanol) (90/10)] gave 244 mg (100%) of the final product
as a colorless oil. Formation of the hydrochloride salt in
Et.sub.2O provided a white solid: mp=175.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 245
(M+1); Calculated for C.sub.15H.sub.20N.sub.2O.HCl.0.3
Et.sub.2O.0.3H.sub.2O: C, 63.08; H, 8.04; N, 9.08. Found: C, 62.97;
H, 8.11; N, 8.69.
Preparation 10
7-Methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1-phenethyl-1H-indol-5-ol
[0109] By a method similar to Preparation 8, using
5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1-phenethyl-1H-indole(0.288
g) and pyridine hydrochloride(25 g)to afford 0.143 (52%) of the
title compound: mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=349 (M+1);
Calculated for C.sub.23H.sub.28N.sub.2O-0.3H.sub.2O: C, 78.06; H,
8.15; N, 7.92. Found: C, 78.24; H, 8.18; N, 8.11.
Preparation 11
6-Fluoro-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole-5-ol
[0110] By a method similar to Preparation 8, using
6-fluoro-5-methoxy-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole (0.410 g)
and 25 g of pyridine hydrochloride gave 0.360 g(93%)the title
compound: Mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=248(M).
Preparation 12
1-Benzyl-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0111] By a method similar to Preparation 8, using
1-benzyl-5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1H-indole
(1.62 g) and pyridine hydrochloride (25 g) to afford 0.936 g (60%)
of the title compound: Mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=335
(M+1).
Preparation 13
1-Propyl-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0112] By a method similar to Preparation 8, using
1-propyl-5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1H-indole
(1.24 g) and pyridine hydrochloride (25 g) to afford 1.03 g (87%)of
the title compound: mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=287(M+1);
Calculated for C.sub.18H.sub.26N.sub.2O.0.4H.sub.2O: C, 73.63; H,
9.34; N, 9.23. Found: C, 73.70; H, 9.34; N, 9.33.
Preparation 14
1-Ethyl-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0113] By a method similar to Preparation 8, using
1-ethyl-5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1H-indole(1.13
g) pyridine hydrochloride (25 g) to afford 0.996 g (93%) of the
title compound: mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=273(M+1); Calculated
for C.sub.17H.sub.24N.sub.2O-0.6H.sub.2O: C, 72.10; H, 8.97; N,
9.89. Found: C, 72.09; H, 8.97; N, 9.85.
Preparation 15
1,7-Dimethyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0114] By a method similar to Preparation 8, using 5-methoxy-1,7
dimethyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1H-indole (1.53 g) and pyridine
hydrochloride (25 g) to afford 1.33 g (92%) of the title compound:
mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=259(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6):
8.47 (s, 1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 6.62 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d,
J=1.46 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 2.82 (m, 2H), 2.53-2.46 (m, 4H), 2.19
(s, 3H), 1.99 (m, 2H), 1.84 (m, 2H), 1.64 (m, 1H), 1.56 (m, 1H);
Calculated for C.sub.16H.sub.22N.sub.2O-0.6 H.sub.2O: C, 71.39; H,
8.69; N, 10.41. Found: C, 71.39; H, 8.31; N, 10.33.
Preparation 16
9-(1-Methylpiperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-7-ol
[0115]
7-Methoxy-9-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrole[1,2-a]-
indole (0.92 g, 3.23 mmol) was dissolved in HBr (8.0 mL, 49%) and
heated within a range of 105-115.degree. C. for 2.5 h. The reaction
mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was
partitioned between CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2, IPA, and aq. K.sub.2CO.sub.3.
The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (K.sub.2CO.sub.3),
filtered, and reduced under pressure. The residue was purified by
PCTLC (silica gel GF rotor; 95:5 CHCl.sub.3:2M N.sub.3 in MeOH) to
give 705 mg (81%) of a pale pink foam. The hydrochloride was formed
in EtOAc to give the title compound as a white solid:
mp>250.degree. C.; MS (ES+): m/e 285.0 (M+1); Calculated for
C.sub.17H.sub.22N.sub.2 O 1.1HCl: Calcd: C, 65.77; H, 7.50; N,
9.06. Found: C, 65.72; H, 7.53; N, 8.93.
Preparation 17
3-(1-Methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0116] A mixture of
5-benzyloxy-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
(16.4 g, 51.5 mmol) and 5% palladium on carbon (4.0 g) in ethanol
(125 mL) and tetrahydrofuran (125 mL) was hydrogenated with an
initial hydrogen pressure of 60 psi (413 kPa) at ambient
temperature for 16 h. The reaction mixture was filtered and
concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was crystallized
from methanol and THF to give 6.06 g (51%) of the title compound as
white crystals: mp=234-237.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 230 (M.sup.+);
Calculated for C.sub.14H.sub.18N.sub.2O: Calcd: C, 73.01; H, 7.88;
N, 12.16. Found: C, 72.79; H, 8.17; N, 12.33.
Preparation 18
1-Methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole oxalate
hemihydrate
[0117] A mixture of
5-benzyloxy-1-methyl-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-
e (955 mg, 2.87 mmol) and 5% palladium on carbon (240 mg) in
methanol (100 mL) was hydrogenated with an initial hydrogen
pressure of 60 psi (413 kPa) at ambient temperature for 16 h. The
reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced
pressure. The product was purified by flash chromatography (silica
gel, 5% 2 M ammonia in methanol/methylene chloride) to give 437 mg
(62%) of homogeneous product as purple foam. The product was
crystallized as the oxalic acid salt from ethyl acetate to give the
title compound as a white powder: mp=68-75.degree. C. dec.;
MS(m/e): 245 (M+1); Calculated for
C.sub.15H.sub.20N.sub.2O.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.0.5H.sub.20: C,
57.94; H, 6.86; N, 7.95. Found: C, 58.17; H, 6.53; N, 8.04.
Preparation 19
5-(t-Butyldimethylsilanyloxy)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol
[0118] To a solution of
3-(1-methyl-pyridin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (8.0 g, 34.7 mmol)
and 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (10 mL) in dichloromethane (90 mL)
stirring at 0.degree. C., was added tert-butyldimethylsilyl
chloride in small portions (5.50 g, 36.5 mmol), followed by
imidazole also in small portions (2.48 g, 36.5 mmol). The reaction
mixture was stirred for 1 hour at 0.degree. C., then overnight at
room temperature. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo to a solid
residue, which was directly purified on silica gel. Elution with a
9:1 mixture of dichloromethane and methanol provided 7.60 g (63%)
of the title compound as a white solid: mp=191-195.degree. C.;
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 10.46 (s, 1H), 7.02 (d, 1H,
J=8.4 Hz), 6.87 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.74 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.45
(dd, 1H, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz), 2.69 (br d, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 2.46 (tt, 1H,
J=11.8, 3.6 Hz), 2.04 (s, 3H), 1.92-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.67 (m,
2H), 1.50 (qd, 2H, J=12.4, 3.6 Hz), 0.81 (s, 9H), 0.00 (s, 6H); MS
(APCI): m/e 345.2 (M+1)
Preparation 20
7-Methoxy-9-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrole[1,2-a]indole
[0119] To a solution of
7-methoxy-9-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrr-
olo[1,2-a]indole (1.07 g, 3.79 mmol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (20 mL)
was slowly added trifluoroacetic acid added. The clear solution was
then cooled to 0.degree. C. and Et.sub.3SiH (0.61 mL, 3.79 mmol)
was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was then allowed to stir
for an additional 2 h at 0.degree. C. The solution was concentrated
under reduced pressure, dissolved in tartaric acid, washed with
hexanes, basified (K.sub.2CO.sub.3), and extracted with
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2. The organic layer was dried (K.sub.2CO.sub.3),
concentrated under reduced pressure, and purified by PCTLC (silica
gel GF rotor; 95:5 CHCl.sub.3:2 M N3 in MeOH) to give 1.05 g (97%)
of a yellowish foam: MS (ES+): m/e 285.0 (M+1).
Preparation 21
3-(1-Methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0120] By a method similar to Preparation 20, using
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole(1.25
g, 5.47 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 mL) trifluoroacetic acid (5
mL), triethylsilane (875 mL, 6.0 mmol) afforded 1.14 g (90%) of the
title compound as a tan solid: mp=233-237.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR
(400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 10.41 (br s, 1H), 8.52 (br s, 1H), 7.08
(d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz), 6.92 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.80 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz),
6.53 (dd, 1H, J=8.4, 2.0 Hz), 2.84 (br d, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 2.63-2.50
(m, 1H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.85 (br d, 2H, J=12.0
Hz), 1.72-1.57 (m 2H); MS (ES+) m/e 231.0 (M+1).
Preparation 22
5-Benzyloxy-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0121] By a method similar to Preparation 20, using trifluoroacetic
acid (1.6 mL),
5-benzyloxy-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indo- le
(222 mg, 0.7 mmol), methylene chloride (3 mL) and triethylsilane
(111 .mu.L, 0.7 mmol) gave the tile compound as a yellow foam (210
mg) which was crystallized from ethyl acetate to give 160 mg of
pale yellow crystals: mp=163-164.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 321 (M+1),
379 (M+59); Calculated for C.sub.21H.sub.24N.sub.2O: Calcd: C,
78.72; H, 7.55; N, 8.74. Found: C, 78.63; H, 7.64; N, 8.78.
Preparation 23
6-Fluoro-5-methoxy-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0122] A suspension of
6-fluoro-5-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
(15.7 mmole, 4.09 g) in tetrahydrofuran (30 mL) at room temperature
was added sodium borohydride (31.4 mmole, 1.19 g). To this
suspension was carefully added acetic acid (47.1 mmole, 2.83 g).
Severe frothing occurred during the addition. The reaction was
stirred at room temperature for 1.0 hours. To the heavy suspension
was added 5N hydrochloric acid (30 mL). The resulting solution was
stirred at room temperature for 1.0 hour. Reaction was reduced in
volume, cooled to 0.degree. C. and the pH was adjusted to >12
with 50% wt/wt sodium hydroxide. The reaction was extracted with
ethyl acetate (3.times.25 mL), organic phases were combined, dried
over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to a solid.
The resulting material was subjected to Waters LC2000 normal phase
chromatography, eluting with a linear gradient of 0 to 10% methanol
containing 1% ammonium hydroxide:chloroform over a thirty minute
period collecting 150 mL fractions. Fractions containing the title
compound were combined, reduced in volume and set aside. The
resulting crystals were collected by filtration to afford 2.30 g
(82%) of the title compound: mass spectrum (ion spray):
m/z=263(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6) 10.65 (s, 1H), 7.16 (d, 1H),
7.13 (d, 1H), 7.03 (d, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 2.81 (m, 2H), 2.63 (m,
1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 1.98 (m, 2H), 1.86 (m, 2H), 1.62 (m, 2H);
Calculated for C.sub.15H.sub.19FN.sub.2O: C, 68.21; H, 7.33; N,
6.66. Found: C, 68.09; H, 6.95; N, 10.52.
Preparation 24
5-Methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0123] To a suspension of
5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
(0.1 mole, 24.71 g) in tetrahydrofuran (295 mL) at room temperature
was added sodium borohydride (0.2 mole, 7.29 g). Trifluoroacetic
acid (0.3 mole, 32.97 g) was added over a 15 minute period. The
reaction was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours. To the
heavy suspension was added 5N hydrochloric acid (200 mL). The
resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours.
To the reaction was added ethyl acetate (500 mL) then the pH was
adjusted to >12 with 50% wt/wt sodium hydroxide. The phases were
separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate
(2.times.500 mL). The organic phases were combined, dried over
sodium sulfate then filtered. The filtrate was filtered through a
pad of silica (height of silica =7.0 cm) in a scinter glass funnel
(inner diameter of funnel 14.5 cm). After the first fraction was
collected the next two fractions were eluted with chloroform (1.2 L
each). The remaining fractions were eluted with 90:10:1
chloroform:methanol:ammonium hydroxide (1.2 L fractions collected).
The desired fractions were combined and concentrated in vacuo to
afford 18.94 g (76%) of the title compound as a white solid: mass
spectrum (ion spray): m/z=259(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.02
(d, 1H), 6.81 (d, 1H) 6.53 (d, 1H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 2.84 (m, 2H),
2.62 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 2H), 1.90 (m,
2H), 1.67 (m, 2H).
Preparation 25
5-Methoxy-2-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole
hydrochloride
[0124]
5-Methoxy-2-methyl-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H--
indole (JOC 40, 2525 (1975), (6.1 g, 23.8 mmol) was reacted with
hydrogen gas in the presence of Pt.sub.2O (40.degree. C./18 h/60
psi (413 kPa)) in an ethanol solution. After filtering the
catalyst, the ethanol was evaporated to 5.92 g of solid foam. Flash
chromatography [silica gel, dichloromethane/2N N.sub.3(methanol)
(90/10)] gave 5.4 g (88%) of the final product as a light yellow
solid. Formation of the hydrochloride salt in EtOAc/MeOH provided
the title compound as a white solid: mp=241.degree. C.; ms(m/e):
259 (M+1); Calculated for C.sub.16H.sub.22N.sub.2O.HCl: C, 65.18;
H, 7.86; N, 9.50. Found: C, 64.83; H, 7.54; N, 9.32.
Preparation 26
5-Benzyloxy-1-methyl-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole
oxalate
[0125] To a solution of
5-benzyloxy-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indole 1
(1.16 g, 3.64 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added sodium hydride (160
mg, 4.0 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil). The reaction was
cooled to 5.degree. C. on an ice bath and methyl iodide (294 .mu.L,
4.7 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at
5.degree. C. for 1 h, quenched with water, and extracted with ethyl
acetate. The ethyl acetate extracts were washed with water, brine,
dried (Na.sub.2SO.sub.4), filtered and concentrated under reduced
pressure to give 1.2 g of a yellow oil. The product was purified by
flash chromatography (silica gel, 2% 2 M ammonia in
methanol/methylene chloride) to provide 1.0 g (83%) of green oil.
The product was crystallized as the oxalic acid salt from ethyl
acetate to give the title compound as a yellow powder:
mp=184-187.degree. C. dec; ms(m/e): 333 (M+1); Calculated for
C.sub.22H.sub.24N.sub.2O.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4: Calcd: C, 68.23; H,
6.20; N, 6.63. Found: C, 68.20; H, 6.53; N, 6.35.
Preparation 27
5-Methoxy-1,7-dimethyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0126] By a method similar to Preparation 26, using
5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole (7.89 mmol,
2.04 g), iodomethane (7.89 mmol, 1.12 g, 0.491 mL), THF (140 mL),
potassium hydride (7.89 mmol, 0.904 g), 18-crown-6 (0.79 mmol,
0.209 g) purification of the crude material was by Waters LC2000
eluting with a linear gradient of 2 to 10% 2 M ammonia in
methanol:methylene chloride. Fractions containing the title
compound combined, concentrated in vacuo to afford 1.55 g (72%) of
the title compound: mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=273 (M+1);
.sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 6.89 (s, 1H), 6.77 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H),
6.47 (d, J=1.46 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 2.87-2.80 (m,
2H), 2.65-2.52 (m, 4H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.05-2.02 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.97
(m, 1H), 1.89-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.59-1.54 (m, 1H);
Calculated for C.sub.17H.sub.24N.sub.2O 0.1H.sub.2O: C, 74.47; H,
8.90; N, 10.22. Found: C, 74.13; H, 8.53; N, 10.25.
Preparation 28
5-Methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1-phenethyl-1H-indole
[0127] By a method similar to Preparation 26, using
5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole (5.81 mmol,
1.50 g), 35% potassium hydride (5.81 mmol, 0.665 g),
toluene-4-sulfonic acid phenethyl ester (5.81 mmole, 1.60 g),
additional 18-crown-6 (5.22 mmol, 1.38 g) and additional
toluene-4-sulfonic acid phenethyl ester (2.90 mmole, 0.802 g) were
added to afford 0.31 g (15%) of the title compound: mass spectrum
(ion spray): m/z=363(M+1).
Preparation 29
1-Benzyl-5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0128] By a method similar to Preparation 26, using
5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole (5.81 mmol,
1.50 g) and benzyl bromide (5.81 mmol, 0.993 g), THF (100 mL), 35%
potassium hydride (5.81 mmol, 0.665 g), and 18-crown-6 (0.58 mmol,
0.153 g) afforded 1.63 g (81%) of the title compound: mass spectrum
(ion spray): m/z=349(M+1): Calculated for
C.sub.23H.sub.28N.sub.2O-0.3H.sub.2O: C, 78.06; H, 8.15; N, 7.92.
Found: C, 78.13; H, 7.84; N, 8.03.
Preparation 30
1-Propyl-5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0129] By a method similar to Preparation 26, using
5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole (5.81
mmole, 1.50 g), iodopropane(5.81 mmole, 0.987 g, 0.566 mL) in
THF(100 mL), potassium hydride (5.81 mmole, 0.665 g), and
18-crown-6 (0.58 mmole, 0.153 g) afforded 1.26 g (72%) of the title
compound: mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=301(M+1);. Calculated for
C.sub.19H.sub.28N.sub.2O-0.3H.sub.2O: C, 74.61; H, 9.43; N, 9.16.
Found: C, 74.37; H, 9.03; N, 9.01.
Preparation 31
1-Ethyl-5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1H-indole
[0130] By a method similar to Preparation 26, using
5-methoxy-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole (5.81
mmole, 1.5 g) in THF (100 mL), 35% potassium hydride (5.81 mmole,
0.665 g), 18-crown-6 (0.58 mmole, 0.153 g), and iodoethane (5.81
mmole, 0.906 g, 0.464 mL) afforded 1.17 g (70%) of the title
compound: mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=287(M+1); Calculated for
C.sub.18H.sub.26N.sub.2O-0.1 H.sub.2O: C, 75.01; H, 9.16; N, 9.72.
Found: C, 75.10; H, 9.01; N, 9.79.
Preparation 32
1-phenethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0131] To solution of
5-(t-butyldimethylsilanyloxy)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol
(285 mg, 0.83 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) stirring at
0.degree. C. was treated with potassium hydride (99 mg of a 35%
dispersion in oil, 0.87 mmol). The light yellow solution was
stirred for 20 minutes at 0.degree. C. Phenethyl tosylate (2.29 g,
8.30 mmol) was added and stirred at 0.degree. C. for 3 h, and at
room temperature overnight. Addition 35% potassium hydride (94 mg,
0.83 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred at room
temperature overnight. The mixture was treated with
tetrabutylammonium fluoride (830 .mu.L of a 1 M solution in
tetrahydrofuran, 0.83 mmol) and was stirred overnight at room
temperature, before concentrating in vacuo. Purification by silica
gel chromatography 9:1 dichloromethane:methanol gave 175 mg (63%)
of the title compound as orange foam: MS (APCI): m/e 335.2
(M+1).
Preparation 33
1-(4-Fluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0132] By a method similar to Preparation 32, using
5-(t-butyldimethylsilanyloxy)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol
(400 mg, 1.16 mmol), potassium hydride (139 mg of a 35% dispersion
oil, 1.21 mmol) and 4-fluorobenzyl bromide (148 .mu.L, 1.21 mmol),
and chromatographic purification with a 9:1 mixture of
dichloromethane and methanol provided 353 mg (90%) of the desired
compound as an orange foam: .sup.1H NMR (dmso-d.sub.6): 8.61 (s,
1H), 7.25-7.00 (m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.54 (dd, 1H,
J=8.8, 1.6 Hz), 5.20 (s, 2H), 2.84 (br d, 2H, J=11.6 Hz), 2.62-2.50
(m, 1H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.01 (br t, 2H, J=11.0 Hz), 1.85 (br d, 2H,
J=13.2 Hz), 1.62 (qd, 2H, J=12.0, 2.4 Hz). MS (APCI): m/e 339.2
(M+1).
Preparation 34
1-Benzyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
[0133] By a method similar to Preparation 32, using
5-(t-butyldimethylsilanyloxy)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol
(350 mg, 1.02 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), potassium hydride
(116 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 1.02 mmol) and benzyl bromide
(121 .mu.L, 1.02 mmol) and after stirring at room temperature
overnight, the reaction mixture was directly treated with
tetrabutyl ammonium fluoride (1.02 mL of a 1 M solution in
tetrahydrofuran, 1.02 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for
three days. The solvent was then removed in vacuo, and the
resulting residue was diluted with methanol (15 mL) and directly
applied to a 5 g SCX column. After thoroughly washing with
methanol, the column was eluted with a 8:2 mixture of
dichloromethane and 2 N ammonia in methanol. The eluent was
concentrated in vacuo, and the residue was further purified on
silica gel. Elution with a 0% to 2% gradient of methanol in
dichloromethane provided 323 mg (99%) of the title compound as an
off-white gum: .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.33-7.20 (m,
4H), 7.12-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.04 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.70
(dd, 1H, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz), 5.17 (s, 2H), 3.01 (br d, 2H, J=11.2 Hz),
2.71 (tt, 1H, J=11.8, 4.0 Hz), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.22-1.98 (m, 4H),
1.98-1.88 (m, 2H): MS (ES+): m/e 321.0 (M+1).
Preparation 35
6-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline
[0134] 6-Methoxyquinoline (48 g, 0.30 mol) was dissolved in 500 mL
methanol and mix with PtO.sub.2 (12 g, 52.8 mmol), the mixture was
put in a Parr shaker heated to 40.degree. C. under hydrogen (40 psi
(275 kPa)) for 24 h. The reaction was cool to room temperature,
released the pressure, and then removed the catalyst. The solvent
was concentrated resulting the title compound: .sup.1H NMR (300
MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.90-1.97 (m, 2), 2.75 (t, 2H, J=6.4 Hz), 3.25 (t,
2H, J=5.5 Hz), 3.72 (s, 3H), 6.44-6.60 (m, 3H).
Preparation 36
8-Methoxy-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinoline-1,2-dione
[0135] A solution of 6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (10 g,
61.3 mmol) 600 mL CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 was slowly added to a solution
of oxalyl chloride (8.4 mL, 94.5 mmol) in 100 mL CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2
at 0.degree. C. After addition the reaction mixture was at
0.degree. C. for 0.5 h, aluminum chloride (24.5 g, 184 mmol) was
than added to the reaction mixture, the resulting mixture was
warmed up to room temperature, stirred over night. The reaction
mixture was poured on ice, diluted with 1N HCl, the aqueous layer
was extracted with CHCl.sub.3 (3.times.150 mL), the combined
organic layers was washed with brine, dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4.
The solvent was concentrated, the crude product was purified by
flash chromatography (Hexane/EtOAc), obtained 10.0 g (75%) of pure
title compound: .sup.1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.01-2.05 (m,
2H), 2.74 (t, 2H, J=6.0 Hz), 3.73 (t, 2H, J=5.8 Hz), 3.77 (s, 3H),
6.92-6.93 (m, 2H).
Preparation 37
8-Methoxy-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinoline
[0136]
8-Methoxy-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinoline-1,2-dione (3.0
g, 13.8 mmol), was added to BH.sub.3-THF (1.0 M, 30 mL, 30 mmol)
dropwise at 0.degree. C. After addition the reaction mixture was
stirred 0.degree. C. for 5 h, then warmed to room temperature and
stirred for 12 h. The reaction was quenched by adding 5N HCl
cautiously at 0.degree. C. at until no gas evolution to pH =8. The
reaction mixture was diluted with water, extracted with ether, the
combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over
Na.sub.2SO.sub.4. The solvate was removed in vacuo and purified by
flash chromatography using hexanes/ethyl acetate (9:1). After
purification, 1.3 g (50%) of title compound was obtained: .sup.1H
NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.21-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.96 (t, 2H, J=6.1
Hz), 3.83 (s, 3H) 4.13 (t, 2H, J=5.8 Hz), 6.36 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz),
6.62 (d, 1H, J=1.4 Hz), 6.91 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz), 7.05 (d, 1H, J=2.7
Hz).
Preparation 38
8-Methoxy-1-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrro-
lo[3,2,1-ij]quinoline
[0137] By a method similar to Preparation 11, using
8-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinoline (0.28 g, 1.5
mmol), and N-methylpiperidone (Aldrich, 0.68 g, 6.0 mmol) 0.12 g
(27%) of title compound was obtained: .sup.1H NMR (300 MHz,
CDCl.sub.3): 2.18-22.24 (m, 2H), 2.77 (s, 3H), 2.89-2.97 (m, 4H),
3.21 (t, 2H, J=61 Hz), 3.68-3.49 (m, 2H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 4.10 (t,
2H, J=5.7 Hz), 6.02 (m, 1H), 6.65-6.66 (m, 1H), 7.04-7.06 (m, 2H);
MS (ELECTROSPRAY): m/e 283.0 (M+1).
Preparation 39
Benzenesulfonic acid 7-bromo-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0138] Combine 3-bromo-4-nitrophenol (1 eq.), triethylamine (1.1
eq.) and tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (1.1 eq.) in methylene
chloride at 0.degree. C. After about 6 hours, pour the reaction
mixture into ethyl acetate, wash with brine, dry the organic layer
over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4 and then concentrate. Purify to give
3-bromo-4-nitro-1-tert-butyldimethylsilyloxybenzene.
[0139] Combine 3-bromo-4-nitro-1-tert-butyldimethylsilyloxybenzene
and dry THF. Cool to about -45.degree. C. and then treat with
vinylmagnesium bromide (1.2 eq.) over a few minutes. After about 45
minutes, pour the reaction mixture into saturated aq. NH.sub.4Cl,
extract with ether, combined the organic extracts and extract with
water, dry over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4 and concentrate. Purify to give
7-bromo-5-(tert-butyldimethylsilanyloxy)-1H-indole.
[0140] Combine 7-bromo-5-(tert-butyldimethylsilanyloxy)-1H-indole
and methylene chloride and treat with tetrabutyl ammonium fluoride
(1.0 eq.) at 0.degree. C. After the mixture is stirred for about 1
hour, pour into ethyl acetate, wash with brine, dry the organic
layer over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4 and concentrate. Purify to give
7-bromo-5-hydroxy-1H-indole.
[0141] Alternately, 7-bromo-5-hydroxy-1H-indole is prepared by the
method of Kita et al, Heterocycles, 1992, 33 (2), 503-506).
[0142] Combine 7-bromo-5-hydroxy-1H-indole and 0.2 N NaOH (1.1 eq.)
in THF. Cool to about 0.degree. C. before adding benzenesulfonyl
chloride (1.10 eq.). Allow the reaction mixture to warm to ambient
temperature. After 8 hours, pour into ethyl acetate, wash with
water, dry the organic layer over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4 and concentrate.
Purify to give the title compound.
EXAMPLE 1
Benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1-propyl-1H-indol-5-yl
ester hydrochloride
[0143] ##STR10##
[0144] To a solution of benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester,
from Example 46, (0.2 g, 0.54 mmol) in dimethylformamide (25 mL) at
0.degree. C. under nitrogen was added sodium hydride in one portion
(24.0 mg of a 60% dispersion in oil, 0.60 mmol). The light green
mixture was stirred for 30 minutes at 0.degree. C. and 1-propyl
bromide (54 mL, 0.60 mmol) was added. After completion of the
reaction, the reaction was quenched with water, extracted with
ethyl acetate (2.times.125 mL), dried over magnesium sulfate,
filtered, concentrated in vacuo to a residue that was purified on
silica gel using 9:1 dichloromethane:methanol as the solvent to
afford 58 mg (59%) of the title compound as an orange oil. The oil
was dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and treated with ammonium
chloride (11.8 mg, 0.22 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL methanol). The
resulting solution was concentrated in vacuo, and triturated in a
minimal amount of diethyl ether. Filtration and drying of the
precipitate afforded 58 mg(59%) of the title compound as a yellow
solid: mp=170-174.degree. C.; MS (ES+): m/e 411.2 (M+1); .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3,): 7.86-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 1H),
7.52-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.13 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.04
(s, 1H), 6.81 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 5.71 (br s, 1H), 3.95 (t,
2H, J=6.8 Hz), 3.08-3.03 (m, 2H), 2.63 (t, 2H, J=6.0 Hz), 2.52-2.45
(m 2H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 1.78 (sextuplet, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 0.87 (t, 3H,
J=7.6 Hz; Calculated for
C.sub.23H.sub.26N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.2.1H.sub.20: C 56.93, H 5.56, N
5.77; Found: C, 57.20; H, 5.27; N, 5.35.
EXAMPLE 2
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-benzyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0145] ##STR11##
[0146] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 34 or
45, (200 mg, 0.54 mmol), benzyl bromide (64 .mu.L, 0.54 mmol)
dimethylformamide (15 mL) and sodium hydride in one portion (22 mg
of a 60% dispersion in oil, 0.54 mmol) gave 198 mg (80%) of the
free base of the title compound as a gold-colored oil. The oil was
dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and treated with ammonium chloride
(46.0 mg, 0.86 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL methanol). The solution was
concentrated in vacuo, and the resulting solid was triturated with
a minimal amount of diethyl ether. Filtration and drying of the
precipitate afforded 210 mg (98%) of the title hydrochloride as an
off-white solid: mp=227-230.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
dmso-d.sub.6): .delta. 10.41 (br s, 1H), 7.86-7.72 (m, 3H),
7.65-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.37 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.30-7.10
(m, 6H), 6.68 (br d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 5.31 (s, 2H), 3.42 (br d, 2H,
J=11.6 Hz), 3.10-2.95 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.74 (s, 3H),
2.00-1.80 (m, 4H); MS (APCI): m/e 461.0 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.28N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.0.6H.sub.20): C, 63.85; H,
5.99; N, 5.51; Cl, 7.13. Found: C, 63.96; H, 5.78; N, 5.59; Cl,
7.11.
EXAMPLE 3
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-propyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester oxalate
[0147] ##STR12##
[0148] By a method similar to Example 1, using
2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 42 or
47, (175 mg) dimethylformamide (25 mL), sodium hydride (19 mg of a
60% dispersion in oil, 0.47 mmol) and 1-bromopropane (43 mL, 0.47
mmol) gave 66 mg (34%) of the free base of the title compound as a
gold oil. The oil was dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 mL) and
treated with oxalic acid (13.2 mg, 0.15 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL of
ethyl acetate). An off-white precipitate formed immediately, which
was filtered and dried to provide 70 mg (89%) of the title compound
as an off white solid: mp=185-189.degree. C.; MS (ES+): m/e 449
(M+1); .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.94-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.43
(d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.37 (t, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.29 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz),
7.28 (s, 1H), 6.78 (dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2 Hz), 4.03 (t, 2H, J=7.2 Hz),
3.35 (br d, 2H, J=12.0 Hz), 3.02-2.80 (m, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H),
2.00-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.68 (sextuplet, 2H, J=6.8
Hz), 0.77 (t, 3H, J=6.8 Hz); Calculated (for
C.sub.23H.sub.26F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C,
55.75; H, 5.24; N, 5.20. Found: C, 55.63; H, 5.17; N, 5.13.
EXAMPLE 4
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-ethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester oxalate
[0149] ##STR13##
[0150] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 34 or
45, (350 mg, 0.94 mmol), dimethylformamide (20 mL), sodium hydride
(42 mg of a 60% dispersion in oil, 1.0 mmol) and ethyl iodide (76
mL, 0.94 mmol) provided 265 mg (70%) of the free base of the
desired compound as a golden oil. The oil was dissolved in ethyl
acetate (10 mL) and treated with oxalic acid (59.8 mg, 0.66 mmol),
dissolved in 10 mL of ethyl acetate), upon which a precipitate
formed immediately. Filtration and drying of the precipitate
provided 235 mg (72%) of the title oxalate as an off-white solid:
mp=127-130.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6):
7.84-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.37 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.26
(s, 1H), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.68 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 4.09
(q, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 3.39 (br d, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 2.98 (br t, 2H,
J=11.4 Hz), 2.90-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.88 (m, 2H),
1.84-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.27 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz); MS (ES+): m/e 399.1
(M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.22H.sub.26N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.0.6H.sub.20):
C, 57.72; H, 5.89; N, 5.60. Found: C, 57.65; H, 5.75; N, 5.96.
EXAMPLE 5
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-propyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0151] ##STR14##
[0152] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methyl-pyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 34 or
45, (0.25 g, 0.67 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), sodium hydride
(30.0 mg of a 60% dispersion in oil, 0.74 mmol), 1-propyl bromide
(67 mL, 0.74 mmol) provided 182 mg (65%) of the desired
benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methyl-pyridin-4-yl)-1-propyl-1H-indol-5-yl ester free base as
a gold oil. The oil was dissolved in methanol (10 mL), treated with
ammonium chloride (23.3 mg, 0.44 mmol), and dissolved in 10 mL
methanol. The resulting solution was concentrated in vacuo, and
triturated in a minimal amount of diethyl ether. Filtration
followed by drying of the resulting precipitate afforded 180 mg
(90%) of the title hydrochloride as a tan solid: mp=194-197.degree.
C.; MS (ES+) m/e 413.1 (M+1); .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6):
7.84-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.36 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.15
(br s, 1H), 6.90 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.2 Hz),
3.99 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz), 2.78 (br d, 2H, J=11.6 Hz), 2.52-2.40 (m,
1H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 1.92 (br t, 2H, J=10.8 Hz), 1.74-1.60 (m, 4H),
1.58-1.40 (m, 2H), 0.77 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz); Calculated (for
C.sub.23H.sub.28N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.1.15H.sub.2O): C, 58.81; H,
6.71; N, 5.96. found: C, 58.64; H, 6.31; N, 6.36.
EXAMPLE 6
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester oxalate
[0153] ##STR15##
[0154] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 34 or
45, (300 mg, 0.81 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) potassium
hydride (100 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.88 mmol), methyl
iodide (50 mL, 0.81 mmol), 18-crown-6 ether (30 mg, 0.11 mmol)
provided 246 mg (79%) of the free base of the desired product as an
off-white gum. The gum was dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 mL) and
treated with oxalic acid (57.5 mg, 0.64 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL
ethyl acetate), upon which a precipitate formed immediately.
Filtration and drying of the precipitate provided 286 mg (94%) of
the title oxalate as a white solid: mp=135-142.degree. C.; .sup.1H
NMR-(400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.82-7.73 (m, 3H), 7.65-7.57 (m, 2H),
7.31 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.19 (br s, 1H), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz),
6.68 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.39 (br d, 2H, J=12.4
Hz), 2.98 (br t, 2H, J=12.0 Hz), 2.91-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.73 (s, 3H),
1.98-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.68 (m, 2H). MS (ES+): m/e 385.0 (M+1);
Calculated (for
C.sub.21H.sub.24N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.0.6H.sub.20):
C, 56.91; H, 5.64; N, 5.77. Found: C, 56.89; H, 5.32; N, 5.42.
EXAMPLE 7
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-ethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester oxalate
[0155] ##STR16##
[0156] By a method similar to Example 1, using
2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 42 or
47, (425 mg, 1.05 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), potassium hydride
(120 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 1.05 mmol), ethyl iodide (84
mL, 1.05 mmol) and 18-crown-6 ether (40 mg, 0.15 mmol) provided 274
mg (60%) of the free base of the desired product as a colorless
film. The film was dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 mL) and treated
with oxalic acid (17.1 mg, 0.63 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL ethyl
acetate), upon which a precipitate formed immediately. Filtration
and drying of the precipitate provided 297 mg (90%) of the title
oxalate as an off-white solid: mp=161-165.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR
(400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.93-7.83 (m, 1H), 7.43 (d, 1H, J=9.6 Hz),
7.37 (t, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.28 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.80
(dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.0 Hz), 4.10 (q, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 3.36 (br d, 2H,
J=11.6 Hz), 3.02-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.70 (s, 3H),
2.00-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.27 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz). MS
(ES+): m/e 435.1 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.22H.sub.24F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S.0.9C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.0.1H.sub.-
20): C, 55.26; H, 5.07; N, 5.42. Found: C, 55.44; H, 4.94; N,
5.50.
EXAMPLE 8
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-benzyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester oxalate
[0157] ##STR17##
[0158] By a method similar to Example 1, using
2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 42 or
47, (250 mg, 0.62 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), potassium hydride
(77 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.68 mmol) benzyl bromide (73
mL, 0.62 mmol) and 18-crown-6 ether (25 mg, 0.09 mmol) provided 100
mg (30%) of the free base of the desired product as a colorless
film. The film was dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 mL) and treated
with oxalic acid (18.1 mg, 0.20 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL ethyl
acetate), upon which a precipitate formed immediately. Filtration
and drying of the precipitate provided 107 mg (90%) of the title
oxalate as a tan solid: mp 205-208.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400
MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.92-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.30 (m, 5H), 7.30-7.10
(m, 5H), 6.77 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 1.6 Hz), 5.32 (s, 2H), 3.39 (br d,
2H, J=12.0 Hz), 3.06-2.86 (m, 3H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.92 (m, 2H),
1.86-1.70 (m, 2H). MS (ES+): m/e 497.0 (M+1). MS (ES-): m/e 435.1
(M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.26F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C,
59.38; H, 4.81; N, 4.78; Found: C, 59.03; H, 4.93; N, 4.55.
EXAMPLE 9
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-phenethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0159] ##STR18##
[0160] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 42 or
47, (300 mg, 0.81 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), potassium hydride
(102 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.89 mmol) and
toluene-4-sulfonic acid phenethyl ester (447 mg, 1.62 mmol)
provided 132 mg (34%) of the free base of the desired product as a
colorless oil. The oil was dissolved in methyl acetate (10 mL) and
treated with oxalic acid (25.0 mg, 0.28 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL
ethyl acetate upon which a precipitate formed immediately.
Filtration and drying of the precipitate provided 150 mg (96%) of
the title oxalate as a white solid: mp=208-212.degree. C.; .sup.1H
NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.84-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H),
7.38 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.24-7.08 (m, 7H), 6.65 (dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2
Hz), 4.27 (t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 3.42-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.04-2.88 (m, 4H),
2.88-2.76 (m, 1H), 2.71 (s, 3H), 1.94-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.63 (m,
2H); MS (ES+): m/e 475.1 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.28H.sub.30N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.0.4H.sub.20):
C, 63.00; H, 5.78; N, 4.89. Found: C, 63.09; H, 5.64; N, 4.86.
EXAMPLE 10
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(3-phenylpropyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0161] ##STR19##
[0162] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 34 or
45, (250 mg, 0.67 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), potassium hydride
(77 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.67 mmol),
1-bromo-3-phenylpropane (113 mL, 0.74 mmol) provided 105 mg (32%)
of the free base of the desired product as a colorless oil. The oil
was dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 mL) and treated with oxalic acid
(19.3 mg, 0.21 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL ethyl acetate), upon which
a precipitate formed immediately. Filtration and drying of the
precipitate provided 110 mg (88%) of the title oxalate as a white
solid: mp=188-191.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6):
7.84-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.62 (br t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.33 (d, 1H, J=8.8
Hz), 7.29-7.19 (m, 3H), 7.19-7.08 (m, 4H), 6.67 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 1.6
Hz), 4.08 (t, 2H, J=7.4 Hz), 3.50-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.10-2.94 (m, 2H),
2.92-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.54-2.44 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.88 (m,
4H), 1.86-1.72 (m, 2H); MS (ES+): m/e 475.1 (M+1). MS (ES+): m/e
489.0 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.29H.sub.32N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C, 64.34;
H, 5.92; N, 4.84. found: C, 64.23; H, 5.78; N, 5.01.
EXAMPLE 11
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(propylsulfonyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0163] ##STR20##
[0164] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 34 or
45, (200 mg, 0.54 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), potassium hydride
(68 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.60 mmol) and 1-propanesulfonyl
chloride (121 mL, 1.08 mmol) provided 67 mg (26%) of the free base
of the desired compound as a tan gum. The gum was dissolved in
ethyl acetate (10 mL) and treated with oxalic acid (12.6 mg, 0.14
mmol, dissolved in 10 mL ethyl acetate), upon which formation of
precipitate was observed. Filtration and drying of the precipitate
afforded 72 mg (89%) of the title oxalate as a tan solid:
mp=139-142.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6,):
7.88-7.73 (m, 4H), 7.63 (t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.35 (d,
1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.98 (dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2 Hz), 3.54 (t, 2H, J=7.2
Hz), 3.38 (br d, 2H, J=10.8 Hz), 3.04-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.72 (s, 3H),
2.00-1.88 (m 2H), 1.86-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.48 (sextuplet, 2H, J=7.2
Hz), 0.80 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz); MS (ES+): m/e 477.0 (M+1); Calculated
(for C.sub.23H.sub.28N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4):
C, 52.99; H, 5.34; N, 4.94. found: C, 53.20; H, 5.33; N, 4.89.
EXAMPLE 12
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(isopropylsulfonyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester oxalate
[0165] ##STR21##
[0166] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 34 or
45, (200 mg, 0.54 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), potassium hydride
(68 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.60 mmol), isopropylsulfonyl
chloride (121 mL, 1.08 mmol) provided 76 mg (30%) of the free base
of the desired compound as a tan gum. This gum was converted to 82
mg (91%) of the title oxalate, isolated as a white solid:
mp=134-138.degree. C. .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6,):
7.86-7.73 (m, 4H), 7.67-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.35 (d, 1H,
J=2.4 Hz), 6.97 (dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2 Hz), 3.75 (septuplet, 1H, J=7.2
Hz), 3.35 (br d, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 3.00-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H),
1.98-1.87 (m 2H), 1.87-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.13 (d, 6H, J=6.8 Hz); MS
(ES+): m/e 477.0 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.23H.sub.28N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C,
52.99; H, 5.34; N, 4.94. found: C, 53.16; H, 5.20; N, 4.86.
EXAMPLE 13
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-ethylsulfonyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0167] ##STR22##
[0168] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from Example 34 or
45, (200 mg, 0.54 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), potassium hydride
(68 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.60 mmol), ethylsulfonyl
chloride (102 mL, 1.08 mmol) provided 230 mg (92%) of the free base
of the desired compound as a colorless gum. This gum was converted
to 248 mg (90%) of the title oxalate, isolated as an off-white
solid: mp 121-126.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6,):
7.88-7.73 (m, 4H), 7.64 (t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.43 (s, 1H), 7.36 (d,
1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.98 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 3.58 (q, 2H, J=7.2
Hz), 3.38 (br d, 2H, J=11.6 Hz), 3.04-2.86 (m, 3H), 2.72 (s, 3H),
2.00-1.90 (m 2H), 1.88-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.01 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz). MS
(ES+): m/e 463.0 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.22H.sub.26N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C,
52.16; H, 5.11; N, 5.07. found: C, 51.79; H, 4.99; N, 4.88.
EXAMPLE 14
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-methylsulfonyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0169] ##STR23##
[0170] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (200 mg, 0.54 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), potassium hydride
(68 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.60 mmol), methylsulfonyl
chloride (42 mL, 0.54 mmol) provided 37 mg (15%) of the free base
of the desired compound as a colorless gum. This gum was converted
to 38 mg (86%) of the title oxalate, isolated as an off-white
solid: mp=95-99.degree. C. .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6,):
7.88-7.74 (m, 4H), 7.64 (t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.33 (d,
1H, J=2.8 Hz), 7.00 (dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2 Hz). 3.46-3.36 (m, 2H),
3.43 (s, 3H), 3.00 (br t, 2H, J=11.4 Hz), 2.91 (br t, 2H, J=11.4
Hz), 2.74 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.90 (m 2H), 1.90-1.76 (m, 2H); MS (ES+):
m/e 449.0 (M+1); MS (APCI): m/e 449.1 (m+1); Calculated for
C.sub.21H.sub.24N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.0.5H.sub.20;
calcd: C, 50.44; H, 4.97; N, 5.11. found: C, 50.47; H, 4.66; N,
4.97.
EXAMPLE 15
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-benzylsulfonyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0171] ##STR24##
[0172] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (200 mg, 0.54 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), potassium hydride
(68 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.60 mmol),
.alpha.-toluenesulfonyl chloride (225 mg, 1.08 mmol) provided 30 mg
(10%) of the free base of the desired compound as a tan gum. This
gum was converted to 30 mg (85%) of the title oxalate, isolated as
an off-white solid: mp=120-124.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
dmso-d.sub.6,): 7.86-7.77 (m, 3H), 7.65 (t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.48 (d,
1H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.28 (br s, 1H), 7.21 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.09 (t,
2H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.00 (br s, 1H), 6.88-6.80 (m, 3H), 4.95 (s, 2H),
3.50-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.10-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.75 (m, 1H), 2.74 (s,
3H), 1.90-1.78 (m 2H), 1.78-1.62 (m, 2H); MS (ES+): m/e 525.0
(M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.28N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C,
56.67; H, 4.92; N, 4.56. found: C, 56.71; H, 4.88; N, 4.35.
EXAMPLE 16
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(naphth-1-ylsulfonyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester oxalate
[0173] ##STR25##
[0174] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (200 mg, 0.54 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), potassium hydride
(68 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.60 mmol), naphth-1-ylsulfonyl
chloride (245 mg, 1.08 mmol) provided 86 mg (28%) of the free base
of the desired compound as a tan gum. This gum was converted to 92
mg (92%) of the title oxalate, isolated as a tan solid:
mp=121-125.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6,): 8.59
(d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz), 8.39 (d, 1H, J=7.2 Hz), 8.30 (d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz),
8.06 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.52 (m, 9H), 7.27 (d,
1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.83 (dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2 Hz), 3.48-3.30 (m, 2H),
3.07-2.80 (m, 3H), 2.75 (s, 3H), 1.95-1.70 (m, 4H); MS (APCI): m/e
561.1 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.30H.sub.28N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.0.7H.sub.2O):
C, 57.94; H, 4.77; N, 4.22. found: C, 57.98; H, 4.45; N, 4.01.
EXAMPLE 17
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-butyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester oxalate
[0175] ##STR26##
[0176] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.50 g, 1.35 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) potassium hydride
(161 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 1.42 mmol) and 1-iodobutane
(161 mL, 1.42 mmol) provided 305 mg (53%) of the free base of the
desired product as a golden oil. The oil was dissolved in ethyl
acetate (10 mL) and treated with oxalic acid (64.3 mg, 0.71 mmol,
dissolved in 10 mL ethyl acetate), upon which a precipitate formed
immediately. Filtration and drying of the precipitate provided 315
mg (85%) of the title oxalate as an off-white solid:
mp=193-198.degree. C.; MS (APCI): m/e 427.2 (M+1); .sup.1H NMR (400
MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.84-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.62 (t, 2H, J=7.4 Hz), 7.37
(d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.23 (s, 1H), 7.13 (br s, 1H), 6.68 (br d, 1H,
J=8.8), 4.04 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz), 3.36 (br d, 2H, J=11.6 Hz), 2.93
(br t, 2H, J=11.8 Hz), 2.88-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.84
(m, 2H), 1.83-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.63 (quintuplet, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 1.18
(sextuplet, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 0.82 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz); Calculated (for
C.sub.24H.sub.30N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C, 60.45;
H, 6.24; N, 5.42. found: C, 60.36; H, 5.91; N, 5.41.
EXAMPLE 18
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0177] ##STR27##
[0178] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.40 g, 1.08 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) potassium
hydride (129 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 1.11 mmol),
4-fluorobenzyl bromide (141 mL, 1.11 mmol) provided 340 mg (66%) of
the free base of the desired product as a golden oil. The oil was
dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 mL) and treated with oxalic acid
(63.9 mg, 0.71 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL ethyl acetate), upon which
a precipitate formed immediately. Filtration and drying of the
precipitate provided 371 mg (91%) of the title oxalate as a white
solid: mp=181-184.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6):
7.84-7.73 (m, 3H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, 1H,
J=8.8 Hz), 7.26-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.18 (d, 1H, J=1.6 Hz), 7.14-7.06 (m,
2H), 6.66 (dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2 Hz), 5.29 (s, 2H), 3.52-3.38 (m, 2H),
3.12-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.77 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.90 (m,
2H), 1.86-1.70 (m, 2H); MS (APCI): m/e 479.1 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.27FN.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.1.4H.sub.2O):
C, 58.65; H, 5.39; N, 4.71. found: C, 58.87; H, 4.72; N, 4.56.
EXAMPLE 19
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester oxalate
[0179] ##STR28##
[0180] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.40 g, 1.08 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), potassium hydride
(129 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 1.11 mmol), 2,4-difluorobenzyl
bromide (146 mL, 1.11 mmol) provided 357 mg (66%) of the free base
of the desired product as a golden oil. The oil was dissolved in
ethyl acetate (10 mL) and treated with oxalic acid (64.7 mg, 0.71
mmol, dissolved in 10 mL ethyl acetate), upon which a precipitate
formed immediately. Filtration and drying of the precipitate
provided 390 mg (92%) of the title oxalate as a white solid:
mp=141-144.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6):
7.86-7.72 (m, 3H), 7.61 (t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.39 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz),
7.29 (s, 1H), 7.22 (td, 1H, J=9.6, 2.6 Hz), 7.17-7.08 (m, 2H), 6.98
(td, 1H, J=8.4, 2.6 Hz), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2 Hz), 5.33 (s,
2H), 3.28 (br d, 2H, J=11.6 Hz), 2.88-2.72 (m, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H),
1.93-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.64 (m, 2H); MS (APCI): m/e 497.1 (M+1);
Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.26F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C,
59.38; H, 4.81; N, 4.78. found: C, 59.41; H, 4.63; N, 4.79.
EXAMPLE 20
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0181] ##STR29##
[0182] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.40 g, 1.08 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) potassium hydride
(130 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 1.13 mmol) and 2-fluorobenzyl
bromide (137 mL, 1.13 mmol) provided 63 mg (12%) of the free base
of the desired product as a colorless oil. The oil was dissolved in
methanol (10 mL) and treated with ammonium chloride (7.0 mg, 0.13
mmol, dissolved in 10 mL of methanol). The solvent was removed in
vacuo, providing a solid residue, which was taken up in diethyl
ether and sonicated for 5 minutes. Filtration and drying of the
precipitate provided 61 mg (91%) of the title hydrochloride as a
white solid: mp=222-224.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
dmso-d.sub.6): 7.81 (d, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.76 (t, 1H, J=7.4 Hz), 7.61
(t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.39 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.35-7.24 (m, 2H),
7.24-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.12-6.98 (m, 2H), 6.72 (br d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz),
5.40 (s, 2H), 3.48-3.30 (m, 2H, overlapping with H.sub.2O),
3.10-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.80 (m,
4H); MS (ES+): m/e 479.2 (M+1). Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.27FN.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.0.7H.sub.2O): C, 61.57; H,
5.43; N, 5.31. found: C, 61.45; H, 5.50; N, 5.34.
EXAMPLE 21
Benzenesulfonic acid 1-(3-fluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methyl
piperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester hydrochloride
[0183] ##STR30##
[0184] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.40 g, 1.08 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) potassium hydride
(130 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 1.13 mmol) and 3-fluorobenzyl
bromide (139 mL, 1.13 mmol) provided 309 mg (60%) of the free base
of the desired product as yellow foam. The foam was further
purified by preparative reverse-phase HPLC, which provided 293 mg
(88%) of the title hydrochloride as an off-white solid:
mp=103-105.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6) : 10.35
(br s, 1H), 7.81 (d, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.76 (t, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.61
(t, 2H, J=8.0 Hz), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.35-7.25
(m, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 7.10-6.93 (m, 3H), 6.68 (br d, 1H, J=9.2
Hz), 5.33 (s, 2H), 3.43 (br d, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 3.10-2.95 (m, 2H),
2.95-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.74 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.80 (m, 4H); MS (ES+): m/e
479.1 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.27FN.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.0.5H.sub.2O): C, 62.00; H,
5.39; N, 5.35. found: C, 61.14; H, 5.33; N, 5.28.
EXAMPLE 22
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-isobutyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0185] ##STR31##
[0186] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.35 g, 0.9 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) potassium hydride
(113 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 1.0 mmol) and
toluene-4-sulfonic acid isobutyl ester (1.08 g, 4.7 mmol) and
isopropylmethyl tosylate (0.65 g, 0.28 mmol) provided 106 mg (26%)
of the free base of the desired product as a colorless oil. The oil
was dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and treated with ammonium
chloride (13.3 mg, 0.25 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL methanol). The
resulting solution was placed in an ultrasound bath for 15 minutes;
then it was concentrated in vacuo to a residue, which was
triturated with 9:1 diethyl ether-acetonitrile, upon which
immediate formation of a precipitate was observed. Sonication for 5
minutes, followed by filtration and drying of the solid afforded 83
mg (72%) of the title hydrochloride as a tan solid:
mp=188-191.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 10.84
(br s, 1H), 7.82 (d, 2H, J=8.0 Hz), 7.76 (t, 1H, J=7.4 Hz), 7.62
(t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.38 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.24-7.12 (m, 2H), 6.70
(d, 1H, J=7.6 Hz), 3.86 (d, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 3.40 (br d, 2H, J=11.6
Hz), 3.10-2.94 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.90
(m, 1H), 1.98-1.80 (m, 4H), 0.76 (d, 6H, J=6.0 Hz); MS (APCI): m/e
427.2 (M+1); Calculated (for C.sub.24H.sub.30N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl):
C, 62.26; H, 6.75; N, 6.05. found: C, 62.08; H, 6.70; N, 6.44.
EXAMPLE 23
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-cyclohexylmethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0187] ##STR32##
[0188] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.30 g, 0.81 mmol) tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) potassium hydride
(97 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.85 mmol) and cyclohexylmethyl
bromide (226 mL, 1.62 mmol) and after 2 hours at 0.degree. C.
provided 120 mg (31%) of the free base of the desired compound as a
colorless oil. The oil was dissolved in methanol (5 mL) and treated
with ammonium chloride (13.7 mg, 0.25 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL
methanol). The resulting solution was placed in an ultrasound bath
for 5 minutes before concentrating it in vacuo to a solid residue,
which was triturated with diethyl ether and sonicated for 5
minutes. Filtration and drying of the precipitate afforded 111 mg
(86%) of the title hydrochloride as a white solid:
mp=98-101.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6): 7.83 (d,
2H, J=8.0 Hz), 7.76 (t, 1H, J=7.4 Hz), 7.62 (t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.37
(d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.17 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.71 (br d, 1H, J=7.6
Hz), 3.88 (d, 2H, J=6.8 Hz), 3.45-3.22 (m, 2H, overlapping with
H.sub.2O), 3.09-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.70 (s, 3H),
1.98-1.82 (m, 4H), 1.75-1.48 (m, 4H), 1.48-1.38 (m, 2H), 1.23-0.98
(m, 3H), 0.98-0.82 (m, 2H); MS (APCI): m/e 467.2 (M+1); Calculated
(for C.sub.27H.sub.34N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.1.6H.sub.20): C, 61.08; H,
7.06; N, 5.27. found: C, 61.26; H, 6.77; N, 5.25.
EXAMPLE 24
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(4-phenylbutyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0189] ##STR33##
[0190] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.30 g, 0.81 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) potassium
hydride (97 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.85 mmol) and
1-chloro-4-phenylbutane (1.37 g, 8.1 mmol) provided 32 mg (8%) of
the free base of the title compound as a colorless film. The film
was dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and treated with ammonium
chloride (3.4 mg, 0.06 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL methanol). The
resulting solution was placed in an ultrasound bath for 2 minutes
and concentrated in vacuo to a residue, which was triturated with
diethyl ether. Sonication for 2 minutes, filtration, and drying of
the precipitate afforded 27 mg (79%) of the title hydrochloride as
a white solid: mp=158-161.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
dmso-d.sub.6): 7.81 (d, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.56 (t, 1H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.61
(t, 2H, J=7.4 Hz), 7.36 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.26-7.04 (m, 7H), 6.69
(d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 4.07 (t, 2H, J=6.8 Hz), 3.47-3.28 (m, 2H,
overlapping with H.sub.2O), 3.10-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.78 (m, 1H),
2.71 (s, 3H), 2.51 (t, 2H, J=7.4 Hz), 1.98-1.80 (m, 4H), 1.74-1.60
(m, 2H), 1.53-1.40 (m, 2H); MS (ES+): m/e 503.0 (M+1); Calculated
(for C.sub.30H.sub.34N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.1.5H.sub.20): C, 63.64; H,
6.77; N, 4.95. found: C, 63.53; H, 6.32; N, 4.72.
EXAMPLE 25
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(pyrid-2-ylmethyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
trifluoroacetate
[0191] ##STR34##
[0192] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (0.20 g, 0.54 mmol) tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), potassium hydride
(62 mg of a 35% dispersion in oil, 0.54 mmol) and 2-picolyl
chloride free base (obtained by SCX purification of 443 mg, 2.7
mmol, of commercial 2-picolyl chloride hydrochloride) as a solution
in tetrahydrofuran (3 mL) provided 28 mg (11%) of the free base of
the title compound as a colorless film. The film was further
purified by reverse-phase HPLC, which provided 25 mg (71%) of the
corresponding trifluoroacetate salt as a white, filmy solid: MS
(APCI): m/e 462.1 (M+1); .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 8.54
(dd, 1H, J=4.8, 1.2 Hz), 7.86-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.57 (m, 1H),
7.55-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.20-7.10 (m, 2H), 7.06 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 6.97
(s, 1H), 6.73-6.64 (m, 2H), 5.32 (s, 2H), 2.97 (br d, 2H, J=12.0
Hz), 2.66 (tt, 1H, J=11.8, 3.6 Hz), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.11 (td, 2H,
J=12.0, 1.2 Hz), 1.92 (br d, 2H, J=13.2 Hz), 1.74 (qd, 2H, J=12.4,
3.2 Hz).
EXAMPLE 26
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester
[0193] ##STR35##
[0194] By a method similar to Example 1, using benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (435 mg, 1.17 mmol) dimethylformamide (10 mL), sodium hydride
(47 mg of a 60% dispersion in oil, 1.17 mmol). 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl
trifluoromethanesulfonate (273 mg, 1.17 mmol) provided 213 mg (40%)
of the title compound as a white solid: mp=126-129.degree. C.;
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3): 7.86-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.60 (m,
1H), 7.48 (t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.18-7.10 (m, 2H), 6.86 (s, 1H), 6.81
(dd, 1H, J=9.0, 2.2 Hz), 4.52 (q, 2H, J=8.8 Hz), 2.94 (br d, 2H,
J=11.2 Hz), 2.61 (tt, 1H, J=12.0, 3.6 Hz), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.08 (td,
2H, J=11.6, 2.0 Hz), 1.88 (br d, 2H, J=13.2 Hz), 1.70 (qd, 2H,
J=12.4, 3.4 Hz); MS (APCI): m/e 453.1 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.22H.sub.23F.sub.3N.sub.2O.sub.3S): C, 58.40; H, 5.12; N,
6.19. found: C, 58.00; H, 5.05; N, 6.02.
EXAMPLE 27
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-isopropyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0195] ##STR36##
[0196] To a solution of toluene-4-sulfonic acid isopropyl ester
(1.45 g, 6.7 mmol) in dimethylformamide (20 mL) stirring at
0.degree. C., was added benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from example 34 or
45, (250 mg, 0.67 mmol). The cold reaction mixture was then treated
with sodium hydride in one portion (30 mg of a 60% dispersion in
oil, 0.74 mmol), upon which the solution turned light yellow and
then green. The mixture was diluted with methanol (20 mL) and
directly applied to a 10 g SCX column. After thoroughly washing
with methanol, the column was eluted with a 9:1 mixture of
dichloromethane and 2 N ammonia in methanol. The eluent was
concentrated in vacuo to a residue, which was further purified on
silica gel. Elution with a 9:1 mixture of dichloromethane and
methanol provided 171 mg (61%) of the free base of the title
compound as an off-white foam. The foam was dissolved in ethyl
acetate (10 mL) and treated with oxalic acid (37.3 mg, 0.41 mmol,
dissolved in 10 mL of ethyl acetate). A precipitate formed
immediately, which was filtered and dried to provide 186 mg (89%)
of the title oxalate as an off-white solid: mp=103-107.degree. C.;
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.86-7.79 (m, 2H), 7.77 (br t,
1H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.68-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.41 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.33 (br
s, 1H), 7.11 (br d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.68 (dd, 1H, J=9.2, 2.0 Hz),
4.63 (septuplet, 1H, J=6.8 Hz), 3.36 (br d, 2H, J=10.8 Hz),
3.02-2.88 (m, 2H), 2.88-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.71 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.87 (m,
2H), 1.87-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.36 (d, 6H, J=6.4 Hz.); MS (ES+): m/e
413.1 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.23H.sub.28N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4.0.8H.sub.20):
C, 58.08; H, 6.16; N, 5.42. found: C, 58.14; H, 5.86; N, 5.56.
EXAMPLE 28
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-cyclopentyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0197] ##STR37##
[0198] By a method similar to Example 27, using toluene-4-sulfonic
acid cyclopentyl ester (1.95 g, 8.1 mmol), dimethylformamide (20
mL), benzenesulfonic acid 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester, from example 34 or 45, (250 mg, 0.67 mmol), sodium hydride
(36 mg of a 60% dispersion in oil, 0.89 mmol) provided 158 mg (44%)
of the free base of the desired compound as a colorless gum. The
gum was dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 mL) and treated with oxalic
acid (32.4 mg, 0.36 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL ethyl acetate), upon
which a precipitate formed immediately. Filtration and drying of
the precipitate provided 162 mg (85%) of the title oxalate as an
off-white solid: mp=202-205.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz,
dmso-d.sub.6): 7.84-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.62 (t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.41 (d,
1H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.13 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.68 (dd, 1H,
J=9.0, 2.2 Hz), 4.80-4.70 (m, 1H), 3.38 (br d, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 2.98
(br t, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 2.90-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.00
(m, 2H), 1.98-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.68 (m, 6H), 1.68-1.56 (m, 2H);
MS (ES+): m/e 439.1 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.25H.sub.30N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4): C, 61.35;
H, 6.10; N, 5.30. found: C, 61.30; H, 6.16; N, 5.02.
EXAMPLE 29
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-butyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0199] ##STR38##
[0200] The oxalate salt of benzenesulfonic acid
1-butyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester, from
example 17, (0.25 g) was dissolved in methanol (25 mL) and directly
applied to a 2 g SCX column. After thoroughly washing with
methanol, the column was eluted with a 2:1 mixture of
dichloromethane and 2 N ammonia in methanol. The eluent was
concentrated in vacuo to provide 204 mg of the corresponding free
base as a golden oil. The oil was dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and
treated with ammonium chloride (25.6 mg, 0.47 mmol, dissolved in 10
mL methanol). The resulting solution was concentrated in vacuo, and
the residue triturated with a minimal amount of diethyl
ether-acetonitrile. Filtration and drying of the precipitate
provided 183 mg (82%) of the title hydrochloride as a white solid:
mp=169-172 C; MS (APCI): m/e 427.2 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.24H.sub.30N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.0.2H.sub.20): C, 61.77; H,
6.78; N, 6.00. found: C, 61.72; H, 6.52; N, 5.92.
EXAMPLE 30
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0201] ##STR39##
[0202] The oxalate salt of benzenesulfonic acid
1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester,
from example 18, (0.30 g) was dissolved in methanol (25 mL) and
directly applied to a 2 g SCX column. After thoroughly washing with
methanol, the column was eluted with a 2:1 mixture of
dichloromethane and 2 N ammonia in methanol. The eluent was
concentrated in vacuo to provide 244 mg of the corresponding free
base as a golden oil. The oil was dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and
treated with ammonium chloride (27.2 mg, 0.51 mmol, dissolved in 10
mL methanol). The resulting solution was concentrated in vacuo, and
the residue triturated with a minimal amount of diethyl ether.
Filtration and drying of the precipitate provided 226 mg (86%) of
the title hydrochloride as a white solid: mp=169-172.degree. C.; MS
(APCI): m/e 479.2 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.27FN.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.0.8H.sub.20): C, 61.25; H,
5.63; N, 5.29. found: C, 61.20; H, 5.42; N, 5.68.
EXAMPLE 31
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
2-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0203] ##STR40##
[0204] A solution of
2-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (4.05 mmol,
0.989 g) in THF (12 mL) and 1M sodium hydroxide (4.09 mL) was
treated with 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (4.46 mmol, 0.948
g). After stirring one hour at room temperature the reaction was
diluted with water (25 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate
(3.times.25 mL). The organic phases were combined, concentrated in
vacuo to afford foam. The free amine was converted to the
hydrochloride salt. Acetyl chloride (approximately 1.2 eq) was
added to a cooled solution of ethanol (0.degree. C.). After
stirring approximately five minutes, this solution was added to a
solution of the free amine in ethanol. The biphasic solution was
concentrated in vacuo to foam. The foam was dissolved in acetone,
crystals formed, collected by filtration to afford 1.12 g (60%) of
the title compound: mp=138.degree. C. (decomposes); mass spectrum
(ion spray): m/z=420(M-1); Calculated for
C.sub.21H.sub.22F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S--HCl-0.2H.sub.20-0.6C.sub.3H.sub.6-
O: C, 55.28; H, 5.49; N, 5.66. Found: C, 55.42; H, 5.46; N,
5.30
EXAMPLE 32
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
6-fluoro-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0205] ##STR41##
[0206] By a method similar to Example 31, using 0.2N sodium
hydroxide (2.4 mmol, 12.2 mL), 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride
(2.9 mmol, 0.625 g),
6-fluoro-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole-5-ol (2.4 mmol, 0.608
g) in THF (7.7 mL). The crude isolated product was subjected to
normal phase silica gel radial chromatography, 4 mm plate eluting
with 9:1 methylene chloride:2 M ammonia in methanol at 10
mL/minute. Fractions containing product combined, concentrated in
vacuo to a white solid. The title compound was crystallized from
methylene chloride to afford 0.282 g (27%) of the title compound:
mp=202.degree. C.; Mass spectrum (ion spray): m/z=425(M+1); .sup.1H
NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.91 (m, 1H), 7.40 (m, 2H),
7.26-7.16 (m, 3H), 2.78 (m, 2H), 2.52 (m, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 1.96
(m, 2H), 1.69 (m, 2H), 1.51 (m, 2H); Calculated for
C.sub.20H.sub.19F.sub.3N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 56.12; H, 4.57; N, 6.54.
Found: C, 56.13; H, 4.56; N, 6.48.
EXAMPLE 33
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
9-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-7-yl
ester hydrochloride
[0207] ##STR42##
[0208] By a method similar to Example 31, using
9-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-6-ol
(270 mg, 1.0 mmol) in NaOH (6.5 mL, 1.3 mmol, 0.2 N), THF (3.0 mL).
and 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride gave a crude residue that
was purified by PCTLC (silica gel GF rotor; 95:5 CHCl.sub.3:2 M
NH.sub.3 in MeOH) and the hydrochloride formed in EtOAc affording
388 mg (81%) of the title compound as a white powder:
mp=149.degree. C. (transition) and 229.degree. C.; MS (ES+): m/e
447.1 (M+1); Calculated for
C.sub.23H.sub.24F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3SHCl: Calcd: C, 57.20; H,
5.22; N, 5.80. Found: C, 56.90; H, 5.07; N, 5.74.
EXAMPLE 34
Benzenesulfonic acid 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester
[0209] ##STR43##
[0210] By a method similar to Example 31, using benzenesulfonyl
chloride (280 .mu.L, 2.2 mmol),
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (418 mg, 1.8 mmol)
in 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (10 mL, 2.0 mmol) and THF (6 mL) gave 650
mg of an off white solid. The crude product was recrystallized from
ethyl acetate to give 505 mg (75%) of tan needles:
mp=192-194.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 370 (M.sup.+); Calculated for
C.sub.20H.sub.22N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 64.84; H, 5.99; N, 7.56. Found:
C, 64.92; H, 6.19; N, 7.67.
EXAMPLE 35
2,4-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0211] ##STR44##
[0212] By a method similar to Example 31, using
2,4-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (463 mg, 2.2 mmol) was added
to a solution of 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(418 mg, 1.8 mmol) in 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (10 mL, 2.0 mmol) and
THF (5 mL) gave 735 mg of product. The crude product was
recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexanes to give 680 mg (92%) of
white crystals: mp=163-164.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 406 (M.sup.+);
Calculated for C.sub.20H.sub.20F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 59.10; H,
4.96; N, 6.89. Found: C, 58.86; H, 4.94; N, 6.95.
EXAMPLE 36
4-Iodobenzenesulfonic acid 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester
[0213] ##STR45##
[0214] By a method similar to Example 31, using
4-Iodobenzenesulfonyl chloride (347 mg, 1.15 mmol) in THF (4 mL),
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (220 mg, 0.96 mmol)
in 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (5.2 mL, 1.05 mmol) and THF (4 mL) gave
470 mg of an off white solid. The crude product was recrystallized
from ethyl acetate/hexanes to give 404 mg (85%) of tan crystals:
mp=174-176.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 495 (M-1); Calculated for
C.sub.20H.sub.21IN.sub.2O.sub.3S: Calcd: C, 48.40; H, 4.26; N,
5.64. Found: C, 48.74; H, 4.20; N, 5.59.
EXAMPLE 37
4-Chlorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0215] ##STR46##
[0216] By a method similar to Example 31, using
4-chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (242 mg, 1.15 mmol) and
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (220 mg, 0.96 mmol),
0.2 N sodium hydroxide (5.5 mL, 1.1 mmol) gave 380 mg of a white
solid. The crude product was recrystallized from ethyl
acetate/hexanes to give 300 mg (78%) of the title compound as an
off white powder: mp=182-183.5.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 404 (M.sup.+);
Calculated for C.sub.20H.sub.21ClN.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 59.33; H,
5.23; N, 6.92. Found: C, 59.24; H, 5.22; N, 6.90.
EXAMPLE 38
4-Methoxybenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0217] ##STR47##
[0218] By a method similar to Example 31, using
4-methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride (248 mg, 1.2 mmol) and
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (230 mg, 1.0 mmol),
0.2 N sodium hydroxide (5.5 mL, 1.1 mmol) gave 225 mg of crude
product. The crude product was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to
give 195 mg (49%) of the title compound as a white powder:
mp=186-187.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 400 (M.sup.+); Calculated for
C.sub.21H.sub.24N.sub.2O.sub.4S: Calcd: C, 62.98; H, 6.04; N, 6.99.
Found: C, 63.10; H, 6.18; N, 7.04.
EXAMPLE 39
4-Methylphenylsulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0219] ##STR48##
[0220] By a method similar to Example 31, using
4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (228 mg, 1.2 mmol) and
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (230 mg, 1.0 mmol),
0.2 N sodium hydroxide (5.5 mL, 1.1 mmol) gave 400 mg of crude
product. The crude product was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to
give 305 mg (79%) of a white powder: mp=186-187.degree. C. MS(m/e):
384 (M.sup.+); Calculated for C.sub.21H.sub.24N.sub.2O.sub.3S:
Calcd: C, 65.60; H, 6.29; N, 7.29. Found: C, 65.50; H, 6.35; N,
7.23.
EXAMPLE 40
2-Fluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0221] ##STR49##
[0222] By a method similar to Example 31, using
2-fluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (234 mg, 1.2 mmol) added dropwise
to a solution of 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(231 mg, 1.0 mmol) in 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (5.5 mL, 1.1 mmol) and
THF (5 mL) gave 448 mg of the title compound as a crystalline
solid. The product was recrystallized from ethyl acetate/hexanes to
give 320 mg (82%) of the title compound an off white powder:
mp=180-182.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 389 (M+1); Calculated for
C.sub.20H.sub.21FN.sub.2O.sub.3S: Calcd: C, 61.84; H, 5.45; N,
7.21. Found: C, 61.83; H, 5.57; N, 7.26.
EXAMPLE 41
2,3,4-Trifluorobrtzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0223] ##STR50##
[0224] By a method similar to Example 31, using
2,3,4-trifluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (280 mg, 1.2 mmol) and
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (231 mg, 1.0 mmol)
and 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (5.5 mL, 1.1 mmol) gave 449 mg of a
purple foam. The crude product was purified by radial
chromatography (silica gel, 2000 micron rotor, 100/10 methylene
chloride/methanol then 100/10/0.5 methylene
chloride/methanol/ammonium hydroxide) to give 418 mg (98%) of
homogeneous product. The product was crystallized from ethyl
acetate/hexanes to give 280 mg of the title compound as a white
powder: mp=160-162.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 424 (M.sup.+); Calculated
for C.sub.20H.sub.19F.sub.3N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 56.60; H, 4.51; N,
6.60. Found: C, 56.53; H, 4.78; N, 6.51.
EXAMPLE 42
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0225] ##STR51##
[0226] By a method similar to Example 31, using
2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (256 mg, 1.2 mmol) and
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (231 mg, 1.0 mmol),
and 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (5.5 mL, 1.1 mmol) gave 400 mg (98%) of
the title compound as an off white powder were obtained. The
product was recrystallized from ethyl acetate/methanol/hexanes:
mp=214-215.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 407 (M+1); Calculated for
C.sub.20H.sub.20F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 59.10; H, 4.96; N, 6.89.
Found: C, 59.07; H, 5.16; N, 6.73.
EXAMPLE 43
4-Nitrobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0227] ##STR52##
[0228] By a method similar to Example 31, using
4-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride (997 mg, 4.05 mmol) was added to a
mixture of 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (777 mg,
3.4 mmol) in 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (18.6 mL, 3.7 mmol) and THF (20
mL) gave 1.4 g of an orange foam. The product was crystallized from
ethyl acetate/hexanes to give 485 mg (35%) of an orange powder. The
mother liquors were purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,
5%, 7% 2M ammonia in methanol/methylene chloride) to give 800 mg
(57%) of the title compound as yellow foam: Total yield was 92%:
mp=171-172.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 416 (M+1), 414 (M-1); Calculated
for C.sub.20H.sub.21N.sub.3O.sub.5S: C, 57.82; H, 5.09; N, 10.11.
Found: C, 57.35; H, 4.96; N, 9.88.
EXAMPLE 44
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0229] ##STR53##
[0230] By a method similar to Example 31, using a solution of
2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (380 mg, 1.79 mmol) in THF (5
mL) was added to a mixture of
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(340 mg, 1.49 mmol) in 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (8.2 mL, 1.64 mmol)
and THF (5 mL) gave 170 mg (28%) of homogeneous product as a tan
solid. The product was crystallized from ethyl acetate to give 96
mg (16%) of the title compound as a yellow powder: mp 183.degree.
C. dec; MS(m/e): 405 (M+1), 403 (M-1); Calculated for
C.sub.20H.sub.18F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 59.40; H, 4.49; N, 6.93.
Found: C, 59.22; H, 4.24; N, 6.65.
EXAMPLE 45
Benzenesulfonic acid 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
and Benzenesulfonic acid
1-benzenesulfonyl-3-(1-methylpiperidine-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester
[0231] ##STR54##
[0232] To a solution of
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (4.75 g, 20.6 mmol)
in dimethylformamide (25 mL), stirring at 0.degree. C. under
nitrogen, was added sodium hydride in one portion (0.83 g of a 60%
dispersion in oil, 20.6 mmol). The green solution turned brown;
after stirring for 30 minutes at 0.degree. C. benzenesulfonyl
chloride (2.63 mL, 20.6 mmol) was added in one portion, then the
reaction mixture was allowed to stir until the reaction was
complete. The solution was poured into water (125 mL), then
extracted with ethyl acetate (4.times.125 mL). The combined organic
extracts were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and
concentrated in vacuo to a residue which was further purified on
silica gel. Elution with a 9:1 mixture of dichloromethane and 2 N
ammonia in methanol provided 5.40 g (70%) of benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester as a tan solid:
mp=189-194.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 10.97
(br s, 1H), 7.85-7.72 (m, 3H), 7.65-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.24 (d, 1H,
J=8.8 Hz), 7.11 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.88 (d, 1H, J=1.2 Hz), 6.69
(dd, 1H, J=8.8, 1.6 Hz), 2.77 (br d, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 2.52-2.40 (m,
1H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 1.91 (br t, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 1.67 (br d, 2H,
J=12.0 Hz), 1.58-1.44 (m, 2H); MS(ES+): m/e 371.0 (M+1).
[0233] Benzenesulfonic acid
1-benzenesulfonyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
was also obtained as a side product Chromatography provided 290 mg
(3%) of the aforementioned compound as a gold-colored oil. A
solution of the oil in methanol (10 mL) was treated with ammonium
chloride (30.3 mg, 0.56 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL of methanol).
Concentration in vacuo, followed by trituration in a minimal amount
of diethyl ether, filtration, and drying of the resulting
precipitate afforded 272 mg (87%) of benzenesulfonic acid
1-benzenesulfonyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester as
a tan solid: mp=123-127.degree. C.; MS (ES+): m/e 511.0 (M+1);
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.98-7.92 (m, 2H), 7.90-7.84
(m, 1H), 7.82-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.70-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.52 (m, 5H),
7.04-6.98 (m, 2H), 2.77 (br d, 2H, J=10.8 Hz), 2.52-2.40 (m, 1H),
2.17 (s, 3H), 1.91 (br t, 2H, J=10.8 Hz), 1.68-1.58 (m, 2H),
1.56-1.42 (m, 2H); Calculated (for
C.sub.26H.sub.26N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.HCl.1.5H.sub.20): C, 54.39;
H, 5.26; N, 4.88; Cl, 6.17. found: C, 54.21; H, 4.93; N, 5.06; Cl,
6.38.
EXAMPLE 46
Benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester and
Benzenesulfonic acid 1-(benzenesulfonyl) acid
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0234] ##STR55##
[0235] By a method similar to Example 45, using
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(1.25 g, 5.47 mmol) in dimethylformamide (20 mL), sodium hydride
(0.22 g of a 60% dispersion in oil, 5.47 mmol), and benzenesulfonyl
chloride (699 .mu.L, 5.47 mmol) provided 700 mg (35%) of
Benzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester as
a tan solid: mp=186-190.degree. C.; MS (APCI): m/e 369.3 (M+1);
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 11.32 (br s, 1H), 7.90-7.80
(m, 2H), 7.77 (t, 1H, J=7.2 Hz), 7.62 (t, 2H, J=7.6 Hz), 7.41 (d,
1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.30 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.13 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.74
(dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 5.60 (br s, 1H), 2.97-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.49
(br t, 2H, J=5.6 Hz), 2.42-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H).
[0236] Benzenesulfonic acid
1-benzenesulfonyl-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5--
yl ester hydrochloride 450 mg (16%) was isolated by chromatography
as a gold colored oil which was dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and
treated with ammonium chloride (65.3 mg, 1.22 mmol, added as a
solution in 10 mL of methanol). The solution was concentrated in
vacuo, and the residue was triturated in a minimal amount of
diethyl ether. Separation of the supernatant followed and drying of
the precipitate afforded 270 mg (56%) of benzenesulfonic acid
1-benzenesulfonyl-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5--
yl ester hydrochloride as a white solid: mp=257-260.degree. C.;
.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6,): 10.62 (br s, 1H), 8.06 (s,
1H), 8.02-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.92 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.83-7.79 (m, 3H),
7.72-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.56 (m, 4H), 7.38 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.97
(dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 5.93 (br s, 1H), 3.97-3.85 (m, 1H),
3.76-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.60-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.28-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.72
(m, 2H), 2.82 (s, 3H); IR (KBr): 3431, 3145, 2671, 2539, 1583,
1577, 1455, 1448, 1351, 1195, 1175, 1166 cm.sup.-1; MS (APCI) m/e
509.4 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.26H.sub.24N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.0.9HCl.0.1H.sub.20): C,
57.49; H, 4.66; N, 5.16. found: C, 57.85; H, 4.73; N, 5.30.
EXAMPLE 47
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester and
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-(2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester hydrochloride
[0237] ##STR56##
[0238] By a method similar to Example 45, using
3-(1-methyl-pyridin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (1.50 g, 6.5 mmol) in
dimethylformamide (40 mL), sodium hydride (0.29 g of a 60%
dispersion in oil, 7.2 mmol), 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride
(1.52 g, 7.2 mmol) provided 1.35 g (51%) of
2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester as an off-white
solid: mp 235-238.degree. C.; MS(ES+): m/e 407.0 (M+1); .sup.1H NMR
(400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 11.04 (br s, 1H), 7.92-7.82 (m, 1H),
7.42-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.29 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.15 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz),
7.06 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 6.79 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 1.8 Hz), 2.78 (br d,
2H, J=11.2 Hz), 2.56-2.46 (m, 1H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 1.93 (br t, 2H,
J=11.8 Hz), 1.74-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.46 (m, 2H).
[0239] 2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-(2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester was also obtained. Chromatography provided 236 mg (6%) of the
aforementioned compound as a yellow solid. The free base was
dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and treated with ammonium chloride
(21.6 mg, 0.41 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL of methanol). The resulting
solution was concentrated in vacuo, and the residue was triturated
with a minimal amount of diethyl ether. Filtration and drying of
the precipitate provided 219 mg (87%) of
2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-(2,6-difluoro-benzenesulfonyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester as an off-white solid: mp 95-98.degree. C.; MS (ES+): m/e
583.0 (M+1); .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 7.96-7.84 (m,
1H), 7.84-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.71 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz), 7.62-7.52 (m, 2H),
7.42-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.10 (br d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 3.40-3.22 (br m, 2H,
overlapping with H.sub.2O), 3.04-2.82 (br m, 3H), 2.68 (br s, 3H),
2.00-1.78 (br m, 4H); Calculated (for
C.sub.26H.sub.22F.sub.4N.sub.2O.sub.5S.sub.2.HCl.0.6H.sub.2O): C,
49.58; H, 3.87; N, 4.44; Cl, 5.62. found: C, 49.58; H, 3.76; N,
4.51; Cl, 5.48.
EXAMPLE 48
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-phenethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0240] ##STR57##
[0241] To a solution of
1-phenethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (175 mg,
0.52 mmol) and 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (133 mg, 0.58
mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), stirring at room temperature, was
added 2,6-lutidine dropwise (134 mL, 1.16 mmol). The reaction
mixture was stirred for 72 hours at room temperature, before
diluting it with methanol (15 mL) and applying it directly to a 5 g
SCX column. After thoroughly washing with methanol, the column was
eluted with a 9:1 mixture of dichloromethane and 2 N ammonia in
methanol. The eluent was concentrated in vacuo to a residue, which
was purified on silica gel. Elution with a 9:1 mixture of
dichloromethane and methanol provided 191 mg (64%) of the free base
of the desired compound as a tan gum. The gum was further purified
by preparative reverse-phase HPLC, which provided 156 mg (44%) of
the title hydrochloride as an off-white solid: mp=209-212.degree.
C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 10.55 (br s, 1H),
7.95-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.08 (m,
6H), 6.76 (br d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 4.29 (t, 2H, J=7.4 Hz), 3.41 (br d,
2H, J=12.4 Hz), 3.10-2.97 (m, 2H), 2.96 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz),
2.94-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 1.96-1.75 (m, 4H); MS (APCI): m/e
511.2 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.28H.sub.28F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.0.6H.sub.2O): C, 60.39;
H, 5.28; N, 5.03. found: C, 60.43; H, 5.41; N, 5.14.
EXAMPLE 49
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0242] ##STR58##
[0243] By a method similar to Example 48, using
1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(325 mg, 0.96 mmol), 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (306 mg,
1.44 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), 2,6-lutidine dropwise (335
mL, 2.88 mmol) gave 323 mg (65%) which provided 303 mg (93%) of the
corresponding hydrochloride salt as a white solid:
mp=114-118.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6): 10.43
(br s, 1H), 7.93-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.30 (m, 5H), 7.28-7.18 (m,
2H), 7.15-7.03 (m, 2H), 6.78 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 1.6 Hz), 5.31 (s, 2H),
3.42 (br d, 2H, J=11.2 Hz), 3.14-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.98-2.87 (m, 1H),
2.73 (s, 3H), 2.03-1.80 (m, 4H); MS (ES+): m/e 515.1 (M+1);
Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.25F.sub.3N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl.1.5H.sub.2O): C, 56.20;
H, 4.89; N, 4.85. found: C, 56.11; H, 4.53; N, 4.64.
EXAMPLE 50
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-benzyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0244] ##STR59##
[0245] By a method similar to Example 48, using
1-benzyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (320 mg,
1.0.degree. mmol), 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (234 mg,
1.1 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), 2,6-lutidine (255 .mu.L, 2.2
mmol) provided 382 mg (77%) of the free base of the desired
compound as a colorless oil. A portion of this oil (182 mg) was
dissolved in methanol (10 mL) and treated with ammonium chloride
(19.6 mg, 0.37 mmol, dissolved in 10 mL methanol). The resulting
solution was placed in an ultrasound bath for 5 minutes before
removing the solvent in vacuo. The resulting residue was triturated
with diethyl ether. Filtration and drying of the precipitate
afforded 160 mg (82%) of the title hydrochloride as a white solid:
mp=225-227.degree. C.; .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d.sub.6):
7.93-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.30 (m, 5H), 7.30-7.12 (m, 5H), 6.78 (dd,
1H, J=8.8, 2.0 Hz), 5.33 (s, 2H), 3.42-3.24 (m, 2H, overlapping
with H.sub.2O), 3.04-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.78 (m, 4H);
MS (ES+): m/e 496.9 (M+1); Calculated (for
C.sub.27H.sub.26F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S.HCl): C, 60.84; H, 5.11; N,
5.26. found: C, 60.69; H, 5.00; N, 5.26.
EXAMPLE 51
4-Fluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0246] ##STR60##
[0247] To a solution of
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (500 mg, 2.2 mmol)
and triethylamine (333 .mu.L, 2.4 mmol) in THF (5 mL) and DMF (5
mL) was added 4-fluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (465 mg, 2.4 mmol).
The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 18 h.
The reaction mixture was cooled on an ice bath and diluted with
ethyl acetate. The diluted reaction mixture was washed with cold
0.2 N NaOH, cold water, brine, dried (Na.sub.2SO.sub.4), filtered
and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a white foam. The
foam was crystallized from ethyl acetate to give 360 mg of a white
powder. The mother liquors were purified by radial chromatography
(silica gel, 2000 micron rotor, 5% methanol and 0.5% ammonium
hydroxide in methylene chloride then 10% methanol and 0.5% ammonium
hydroxide in methylene chloride) to give 297 mg (78%) total yield
of a clear oil. The oil was crystallized from ethyl acetate/hexanes
to give a white powder: mp 170-172.degree. C.; MS(m/e): 388
(M.sup.+); Calculated for C.sub.20H.sub.21FN.sub.2O.sub.3S: C,
61.84; H, 5.45; N, 7.21. Found: C, 62.13; H, 5.58; N, 7.25.
EXAMPLE 52
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester oxalate
[0248] ##STR61##
[0249] A solution of 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (312 mg,
1.47 mmol) in methylene chloride (2 mL) was added to a solution of
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (327 mg,
1.34 mmol) and triethylamine (226 .mu.L, 1.6 mmol) in
tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), methylene chloride (2 mL) and DMF (6 mL).
The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 1 h.
The reaction mixture was diluted with water and ethyl acetate,
basified with saturated NaHCO.sub.3, and extracted with ethyl
acetate. The ethyl acetate extracts were washed with water, brine,
dried (NaSO.sub.4), filtered and concentrated under reduced
pressure to give 550 mg of a white solid. The product was purified
by flash chromatography (silica gel, 5%, 10% 2 M ammonia in
methanol/methylene chloride) to give 440 mg (78%) of homogeneous
title compound as a white foam. The product was crystallized as the
oxalic acid salt from ethyl acetate to give a white powder:
mp=195-198.degree. C. dec; MS(m/e): 421 (M+1); Calculated for
C.sub.21H.sub.22F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S.C.sub.2H.sub.2O.sub.4: C,
54.11; H, 4.74; N, 5.49. Found: C, 53.86; H, 4.62; N, 5.29.
EXAMPLE 53
4-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0250] ##STR62##
[0251] A mixture of 4-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester (800 mg, 1.92 mmol)
and 5% palladium on carbon (230 mg) in ethanol (100 mL) was
hydrogenated at atmospheric pressure at ambient temperature for 1
h. The reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced
pressure. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography
(silica gel, 10, 11, 12, 15% 2 M ammonia in methanol/methylene
chloride) to give 580 mg (78%) of homogeneous product as a yellow
oil that crystallized upon standing: mp=217-219.degree. C. dec; MS
(m/e): 386 (M+1), 384 (M-1); Calculated for
C.sub.20H.sub.23N.sub.3O.sub.3S: C, 62.32; H, 6.01; N, 10.90.
Found: C, 62.30; H, 5.91; N, 10.69.
EXAMPLE 54
4-Methylsulfonylaminobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester hydrochloride
[0252] ##STR63##
[0253] Methylsulfonyl chloride (130 .mu.L, 1.68 mmol) was added
dropwise to a solution of 4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester (480 mg, 1.25 mmol)
and diisopropylethylamine (434 .mu.L, 2.49 mmol) in THF (20 mL) and
stirred at ambient temperature for 1 h. The reaction mixture was
stored at 5.degree. C. for 18 h. The THF solution was decanted from
the yellow glass that had formed. The yellow glass was dissolved in
ethyl acetate and water. The ethyl acetate layer contained
unreacted starting material and was dried (Na.sub.2SO.sub.4),
filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give 330 mg of
4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester. The aqueous layer
was basified with 1N NaOH and was extracted with ethyl acetate. The
ethyl acetate extracts were dried (Na.sub.2SO.sub.4), filtered and
concentrated under reduced pressure to give 79 mg of crude product.
The crude product was purified by radial chromatography (silica
gel, 1000 micron rotor, 5%-20% methanol/1% ammonium
hydroxide/methylene chloride) to give 51 mg (8.8%) of homogeneous
product as a clear foam. Methylsulfonyl chloride (73 .mu.L, 0.94
mmol) was added to a solution of the recovered
4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester (330 mg, 0.86 mmol)
and pyridine (76 .mu.L, 0.94 mmol) in methylene chloride (10 mL)
and dimethylformamide (2 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at
ambient temperature for 18 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated
onto silica gel under reduced pressure and purified by flash
chromatography (silica gel, 5%-15% 2 M ammonia in
methanol/methylene chloride) to give 210 mg of a yellow solid. This
product was repurified by radial chromatography (silica gel, 2000
micron rotor, 10% methanol/1% ammonium hydroxide/methylene
chloride) to give 62 mg (16%) of homogeneous product as a yellow
film. Both lots of the product
(4-methylsulfonylaminobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester) were combined and
crystallized as the hydrochloric acid salt from ethyl acetate to
give 91 mg of the title compound as a white powder: mp=238.degree.
C. dec; MS(m/e): 464 (M+1), 462 (M-1); Calculated for
C.sub.21H.sub.25N.sub.3O.sub.5S.sub.2.HCl: C, 50.44; H, 5.24; N,
8.40. Found: C, 50.04; H, 5.18; N, 8.19.
EXAMPLE 55
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0254] ##STR64##
[0255] By a method similar to Example 31, using
7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole-5-ol (3.1 mmol, 0.756
g), tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), 0.2 N sodium hydroxide (3.1 mmol, 15.5
mL) and 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (3.7 mmol, 0.7895 g)
in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL) afforded the title compound as a
fractional salt of 2,6-difluorobenzene sulfonic acid. The material
was dissolved in methanol and 5N sodium hydroxide (1 eq) was added.
The mixture was then applied to a Mega Bond Elute SCX column. The
column was treated with one column volume of the following:
methylene chloride, methanol, 3:1 methylene chloride:methanol. The
product was eluted with 3:1 methylene chloride: 2 M ammonium in
methanol. Fractions containing the title compound were concentrated
in vacuo to an oil. The oil was dissolved in diethyl ether, then
placed in freezer (approximately -4.degree. C.). The resulting
crystals were collected by filtration to afford 0.296 g of the
title compound. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo and
resubjected to SCX chromatography as described above. An additional
0.313 g of material was collected. A total of 0.609 g (47%) of the
title compound was isolated: MS (ion spray): m/z=421(M+1); .sup.1H
NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 11.04 (s, 1H), 7.90 (m, 1H), 7.40 (m, 2H), 7.16
(1H), 6.88 (1H), 6.69 (1H), 2.78 (m, 2H), 2.54 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s,
3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 1.94 (m, 2H), 1.65 (m, 2H), 1.51 (m, 2H);
Calculated for C.sub.21H.sub.22F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 59.99; H,
5.27; N, 6.66. Found: C, 59.96; H, 5.21; N, 6.65.
EXAMPLE 56
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1,7-dimethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0256] ##STR65##
[0257] A suspension of
1,7-dimethyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (1.0 eq,
1.98 mmol, 0.511 g) in THF (5.0 mL) at room temperature was added
60% sodium hydride (1.2 eq, 2.37 mmol, 0.095 g). After stirring
five minutes 2,6-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (1.1 eq, 2.18
mmol, 0.384 g) was added. The reactions were stirred at room
temperature for 3 hours. The reaction was treated with water (25
mL) and 1N sodium hydroxide (2 mL) then extracted with ethyl
acetate (2.times.25 mL). The organic phases were combined, washed
with water (25 mL) then brine (25 mL), dried over sodium sulfate,
filtered and concentrated in vacuo to an oil. This material was
subjected to radial chromatography, 4 mm plate, eluting with 9:1
chloroform:2 M ammonia in methanol. Fractions containing product
were combined, concentrated in vacuo to afford an oil. The title
compound was crystallized from diethyl ether to afford 0.592 g
(59%) of the title compound: mp=139.degree. C.; Mass spectrum (ion
spray): m/z=439(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.95-7.85 (m, 1H),
7.43-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (d,
J=1.46 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 2.79 (m, 2H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.50-2.40
(m, 1H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 1.96 (m, 1H), 1.92 (m, 1H), 1.69-1.56 (m,
2H), 1.53 (m, 1H), 1.44 (m, 1H); Calculated for
C.sub.22H.sub.26N.sub.2F.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 60.89; H, 5.57; N, 6.45.
Found: C, 60.67; H, 5.64; N, 6.54.
EXAMPLE 57
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
7-methyl-1-ethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0258] ##STR66##
[0259] By a method similar to Example 56, using
1-ethyl-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(2.22 mmol, 0.605 g), sodium hydride (2.67 mmol, 0.107 g), and
2,6-diflurobenzenesulfonyl chloride (2.44 mmol, 0.519 g) afforded
the free amine which was converted to the hydrochloride salt.
Acetyl chloride (approximately 1.2 eq) was added to a cooled
solution of ethanol (0.degree. C.). After stirring approximately
five minutes, this solution was added to a solution of the free
amine in diethyl ether. The insoluble material was collected by
filtration to afford 0.844 g (78%) of the title compound: MS(ion
spray): m/z=449(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.93-7.87 (m, 1H),
7.46-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=1.46 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d,
J=1.09 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (q, 2H), 3.47-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.11-3.01 (m, 2H),
2.93-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 1.96-1.76 (m, 4H),
1.30 (t, J=7.14 Hz, 3H); Calculated for
C.sub.23H.sub.26F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S--HCl: C, 56.96; H, 5.61; N,
5.78. Found: C, 56.97; H, 5.70; N, 5.78.
EXAMPLE 58
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
7-methyl-1-propyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0260] ##STR67##
[0261] By a method similar to Example 56, using
1-propyl-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(0.619 g), sodium hydride (2.59 mmol, 0.104 g, 60% dispersion in
mineral oil), and 2,6-diflurobenzenesulfonyl chloride (2.38 mmol,
0.505 g) afforded 0.589 g (55%) of the free base which was
converted to the hydrochloride salt to give the title compound: MS
(ion spray): m/z=463(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.97-7.87 (m,
1H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.78, 3.11 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H),
4.22 (t, J=7.32 Hz, 2H), 3.49-3.39 (m, 2H), 3.13-2.93 (m, 2H),
2.90-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 1.97-1.78 (m, 4H),
1.68 (q, J=14.27, 7.32 Hz, 2H), 0.84 (t, J=7.51 Hz, 3H); Calculated
for C.sub.24H.sub.28F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S--HCl: C, 57.77; H, 5.86;
N, 5.61. Found: C, 57.38; H, 5.79; N, 5.58.
EXAMPLE 59
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-benzyl-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester
[0262] ##STR68##
[0263] By a method similar to Example 56, using
1-benzyl-7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole
(1.81 mmol, 0.604 g) in THF (4.5 mL), sodium hydride (2.17 mmol,
0.087 g, 60% dispersion in mineral oil), and
2,6-diflurobenzenesulfonyl chloride (1.99 mmol, 0.422 g) afforded
0.411 g (45%) of the title compound: mp=158.degree. C.; mass
spectrum (ion spray): m/z=511(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6):
7.96-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=5.73, 3.48 Hz, 2H), 7.31-7.19 (m,
4H), 6.94 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (d, J=6.59 Hz, 2H), 6.62 (d,
J=1.87 Hz, 1H), 5.55 (s, 2H), 2.81-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.56-2.42 (m, 1H),
2.36 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 1.96 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.53
(m, 2H); Calculated for
C.sub.28H.sub.28F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3S-0.3H.sub.2O: C, 65.17; H,
5.59; N, 5.43. Found: C, 65.27; H, 5.47; N, 5.49.
EXAMPLE 60
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
7-methyl-1-phenethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
hydrochloride
[0264] ##STR69##
[0265] By a method similar to Example 56, using
7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-1-phenethyl-1H-indol-5-ol (0.55
mmol, 0.190 g) in THF (1.4 mL), sodium hydride (0.65 mmol, 0.026 g,
60% dispersion in mineral oil), and 2,6-diflurobenzenesulfonyl
chloride (0.60 mmol, 0.128 g) afforded 0.136 g (44%) of the title
compound: MS (ion spray): m/z=511(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6):
7.97-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.13 (d,
2H), 6.63 (d, J=1.10 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (t, J=7.50 Hz, 2H), 3.47-3.39
(m, 2H), 3.11-2.95 (m, 4H), 2.87-2.69 (m, 4H), 2.60 (s, 3H),
1.94-1.71 (m, 4H); Calculated for
C.sub.28H.sub.28F.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.3s-1.9H.sub.2O: C, 61.73; H,
5.88; N, 5.14. Found: C, 61.43; H, 5.51; N, 4.93.
EXAMPLE 61
Benzenesulfonic acid
1,7-dimethyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0266] ##STR70##
[0267] By a method similar to Example 56, using
1,7-dimethyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (1.98
mmol, 0.511 g) in THF (5.0 mL), sodium hydride (2.37 mmol, 0.095 g,
60% dispersion in mineral oil), and benzenesulfonyl chloride (2.18
mmol, 0.384 g), afforded 0.501 g (64%): ms (ion spray): m/z=399
(M+1); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.85-7.77 (m, 3H), 7.67-7.62 (m,
2H), 7.01 (s, 1H), 6.64 (d, J=2.56 Hz, 1H), 6.55 (d, J=1.83 Hz,
1H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 2.82-2.72 (bd, 2H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.39 (tt,
J=3.72 Hz, 1H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 1.91 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.54 (m, 2H), 1.47
(m, 2H); Calculated for C.sub.22H.sub.26N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 66.31;
H, 6.58; N, 7.03. Found: C, 66.18; H, 6.58; N, 7.08.
EXAMPLE 62
Benzenesulfonic acid
7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0268] ##STR71##
[0269] To a suspension of
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (2.52 mmol,
0.616 g) in THF (6.4 mL) at room temperature was added 60% sodium
hydride (3.03 mmol, 0.121 g). After stirring 15 minutes,
benzenesulfonyl chloride (2.77 mmol, 0.490 g) was added. Reaction
stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. Reaction then treated
with ethyl acetate (25 mL) and washed with water (2.times.25 mL)
then brine (25 mL). The organic phase was dried over sodium
sulfate, filtered, concentrated in vacuo to afford an oil. The oil
was subjected to normal phase radial chromatography, 4 mm plate
eluting with 9:1 chloroform:2 M ammonia in methanol. Fractions
containing product combined, concentrated in vacuo to afford an
oil. The oil was dissolved in diethyl ether. The solution was
cooled at -4.degree. C. which resulted in crystal formation.
Crystals collected by filtration to afford 0.639 g (66%) of the
title compound: mp=118.degree. C.; mass spectrum (ion spray):
m/z=385 (M); .sup.1H NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.85-7.77 (m, 3H), 7.67-7.62
(m, 2H), 7.12 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (d,
J=1.46 Hz, 1H), 2.77-2.68 (bd, 2H), 2.43 (m, 1H), 2.37 (s, 3H),
2.19 (s, 3H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.52 (m, 2H);
Calculated for C.sub.21H.sub.24N.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 65.60; H, 6.29;
N, 7.29. Found: C, 65.64; H, 6.45; N, 7.19.
EXAMPLE 63
2,6-Dichlorobenzenesulfonic acid
7-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0270] ##STR72##
[0271] By a method similar to Example 62, using
1-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperdin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (2.54 mmol,
0.620 g), sodium hydride (3.04 mmol, 0.122 g, 60% dispersion in
mineral oil), and 2,6-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (2.79 mmol,
0.685 g) afforded the title compound which crystallized at room
temperature to afford 0.845 g (73%) of the title compound:
mp=179.degree. C.; MS (ion spray): m/z=453 (M), 455 (M+2); .sup.1H
NMR(DMSOd.sub.6): 7.77-7.68 (m, 3H), 7.14 (d, J=1.46 Hz, 1H), 6.87
(d, J=1.83 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=1.10 Hz, 1H), 2.84-2.77 (bd, 2H),
2.50 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 1.95 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.63
(m, 2H), 1.59-1.46 (m, 2H); Calculated for
C.sub.21H.sub.22ClN.sub.2O.sub.3S: C, 55.63; H, 4.89; N, 6.18.
Found: C, 55.48; H, 4.87; N, 6.12.
EXAMPLE 64
Benzenesulfonic acid
9-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-7-yl
ester hydrochloride
[0272] ##STR73##
[0273] By a method similar to Example 31, using
9-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-7-ol
(135 mg, 0.5 mmol), NaOH (3.25 mL, 0.65 mmol, 0.2 N),
benzenesulfonyl chloride (99 mg, 0.564 mmol), and THF (1.5 mL) gave
a crude residue which was purified by PCTLC (silica gel GF rotor;
95:5 CHCl.sub.3:2 M N.sub.3 in MeOH) and the hydrochloride was
formed in EtOAc affording 196 mg (88%) of the title compound as an
off-white powder: mp=202-204.degree. C.; MS (ES+): m/e 411.0 (M+1);
Calculated for C.sub.23H.sub.26N.sub.2O.sub.3SHCl: C, 61.80; H,
6.09; N, 6.27. Found: C, 61.49; H, 6.10; N, 6.27.
EXAMPLE 65
Benzenesulfonic acid
2-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0274] ##STR74##
[0275] By a method similar to Example 31, using
2-methyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-1H-indole (250 mg,
1.03 mmol), benzenesulfonyl chloride (0.22 g, 1.25 mmol), 0.2 N
sodium hydroxide and THF (2 mL) gave 96 mg (24%) of the title
compound: mass spectrum (ES+)=385.1.
EXAMPLE 66
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
1-isopropyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0276] ##STR75##
[0277] By a method similar to Example 27, using
2,6-Difluorobenzenesulfonic acid
3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester (400 mg, 0.98 mmol),
isopropyl tosylate (2.11 g, 0.8 mmol) and dimethylformamide (20 mL)
and sodium hydride (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 43 mg, 1.08
mmol) to afford 54 mg (12%) of the free base of the title compound
which was converted to the oxalic salt (58 mg): mp=248-251.degree.
C.
EXAMPLE 67
Benzenesulfonic acid
1-cyclohexyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
oxalate
[0278] ##STR76##
[0279] By a method similar to Example 27, using benzenesulfonic
acid 3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester (400 mg, 1.07
mmol), toluene-4-sulfonic acid cyclohexyl ester (2.75 g, 10.7 mmol)
and dimethylformamide (20 mL) and sodium hydride (60% dispersion in
mineral oil, 47 mg, 1.18 mmol) to afford 189 mg (39%) of the free
base of the title compound which was converted to the oxalic salt
(110 mg): mp=96-102.degree. C.
EXAMPLE 68
Benzenesulfonic acid
7-bromo-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester
[0280] ##STR77##
[0281] Combine benzenesulfonic acid 7-bromo-1H-indole-5-yl ester
and 1-methyl-4-piperidone (4 eq.) in acetic acid. Heat to about
75.degree. C. before adding 2.0 N H.sub.3PO.sub.4 (3 eq.). After
about 6 hours, cool to room temperature and pour into a mixture of
ammonium hydroxide in ice water. Separate the organic layer and dry
over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4 and concentrated. Purify to give the title
compound.
EXAMPLE 69
Benzenesulfonic acid
7-bromo-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0282] ##STR78##
[0283] A method similar to Preparation 20, using benzenesulfonic
acid
7-bromo-3-(1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl
ester gives the title compound.
EXAMPLE 70
Benzenesulfonic acid
7-vinyl-3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester
[0284] ##STR79##
[0285] A mixture of benzenesulfonic acid
7-bromo-3-(1-methylpyridin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl ester and Pd
(PPh.sub.3).sub.4 (0.2 eq.) in dry toluene was degassed and then
treated with vinyl tributyltin (1.1 eq.). Heat the reaction mixture
to reflux. After 5 hours, cool to room temperature, pour into ethyl
acetate, wash with brine, dry the organic layer over
Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, and concentrate. Purify to give the title
compound.
[0286] The compounds of the present invention can be administered
alone or in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, that is,
combined with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients,
the proportion and nature of which are determined by the solubility
and chemical properties of the compound selected the chosen route
of administration, and standard pharmaceutical practice. The
compounds of the present invention, while effective themselves, may
be formulated and administered in the form of their
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, for purposes of stability,
convenience, solubility, and the like. In practice, the compounds
of formula I are usually administered in the form of pharmaceutical
compositions, that is, in admixture with pharmaceutically
acceptable carriers or diluents.
[0287] Thus, the present invention provides pharmaceutical
compositions comprising a compound of the formula I and a
pharmaceutically acceptable diluent.
[0288] The compounds of formula I can be administered by a variety
of routes. In effecting treatment of a patient afflicted with
disorders described herein, a compound of formula I can be
administered in any form or mode which makes the compound
bioavailable in an effective amount, including oral and parenteral
routes. For example, compounds of formula I can be administered
orally, by inhalation, subcutaneously, intramuscularly,
intravenously, transdermally, intranasally, rectally, occularly,
topically, sublingually, buccally, and the like. Oral
administration is generally preferred for treatment of the
disorders described herein.
[0289] One skilled in the art of preparing formulations can readily
select the proper form and mode of administration depending upon
the particular characteristics of the compound selected, the
disorder or condition to be treated, the stage of the disorder or
condition, and other relevant circumstances. (Remington's
Pharmaceutical Sciences, 18th Edition, Mack Publishing Co.
(1990)).
[0290] The pharmaceutical compositions are prepared in a manner
well known in the pharmaceutical art. The carrier or excipient may
be a solid, semi-solid, or liquid material which can serve as a
vehicle or medium for the active ingredient. Suitable carriers or
excipients are well known in the art. The pharmaceutical
composition may be adapted for oral, inhalation, parenteral, or
topical use and may be administered to the patient in the form of
tablets, capsules, aerosols, inhalants, suppositories, solutions,
suspensions, or the like.
[0291] The compounds of the present invention may be administered
orally, for example, with an inert diluent or capsules or
compressed into tablets. For the purpose of oral therapeutic
administration, the compounds may be incorporated with excipients
and used in the form of tablets, troches, capsules, elixirs,
suspensions, syrups, wafers, chewing gums and the like. These
preparations should contain at least 4% of the compound of the
present invention, the active ingredient, but may be varied
depending upon the particular form and may conveniently be between
4% to about 70% of the weight of the unit. The amount of the
compound present in compositions is such that a suitable dosage
will be obtained. Preferred compositions and preparations according
to the present invention may be determined by a person skilled in
the art.
[0292] The tablets, pills, capsules, troches, and the like may also
contain one or more of the following adjuvants: binders such as
microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin; excipients
such as starch or lactose, disintegrating agents such as alginic
acid, Primogel, corn starch and the like; lubricants such as
magnesium stearate or Sterotex; glidants such as colloidal silicon
dioxide; and sweetening agents such as sucrose or saccharin may be
added or a flavoring agent such as peppermint, methyl salicylate or
orange flavoring. When the dosage unit form is a capsule, it may
contain, in addition to materials of the above type, a liquid
carrier such as polyethylene glycol or a fatty oil. Other dosage
unit forms may contain other various materials which modify the
physical form of the dosage unit, for example, as coatings. Thus,
tablets or pills may be coated with sugar, shellac, or other
coating agents. A syrup may contain, in addition to the present
compounds, sucrose as a sweetening agent and certain preservatives,
dyes and colorings and flavors. Materials used in preparing these
various compositions should be pharmaceutically pure and non-toxic
in the amounts used.
[0293] For the purpose of parenteral therapeutic administration,
the compounds of the present invention may be incorporated into a
solution or suspension. These preparations typically contain at
least 0.1% of a compound of the invention, but may be varied to be
between 0.1 and about 90% of the weight thereof. The amount of the
compound of formula I present in such compositions is such that a
suitable dosage will be obtained. The solutions or suspensions may
also include one or more of the following adjuvants: sterile
diluents such as water for injection, saline solution, fixed oils,
polyethylene glycols, glycerine, propylene glycol or other
synthetic solvents; antibacterial agents such as benzyl alcohol or
methyl paraben; antioxidants such as ascorbic acid or sodium
bisulfite; chelating agents such as ethylene diaminetetraacetic
acid; buffers such as acetates, citrates or phosphates and agents
for the adjustment of tonicity such as sodium chloride or dextrose.
The parenteral preparation can be enclosed in ampoules, disposable
syringes or multiple dose vials made of glass or plastic. Preferred
compositions and preparations are able to be determined by one
skilled in the art.
[0294] The compounds of the present invention may also be
administered topically, and when done so the carrier may suitably
comprise a solution, ointment, or gel base. The base, for example,
may comprise one or more of the following: petrolatum, lanolin,
polyethylene glycols, bees wax, mineral oil, diluents such as water
and alcohol, and emulsifiers, and stabilizers. Topical formulations
may contain a concentration of the formula I or its pharmaceutical
salt from about 0.1 to about 10% w/v (weight per unit volume).
[0295] The compounds of formula I are antagonists of 5-HT.sub.6
receptors. Moreover the compounds of formula I are selective
antagonists of that particular serotonin receptor. Such antagonism
can be identified by the methods below.
EXAMPLE A
Assay Description for 5HT.sub.6 Binding
[0296] The assay buffer used is 50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.4, 120 mM NaCl,
5 mM KCl, 5 mM MgCl2, 1 mM EDTA. The radioligand used is
.sup.3H--LSD from New England Nuclear Cat.# NET 638-75.9 Ci/mmol.
The membranes used are from Receptor Biology, Cat. No. RB-HS6.
These are membranes from HEK-293 cells expressing the Human
5HT.sub.6 receptor.
[0297] Test compounds are obtained as 10 mM stocks in 100% DMSO.
They are diluted to 1 mM in 100% DMSO by adding 180 .mu.l DMSO to
20 .mu.l of stock in 96 well plates using a multidrop. The 1 mM
stocks are then diluted to make an 11 point concentration range
from 125 .mu.M down to 1.25 nM in half log increments using 10%
DMSO as diluent. This is done using a TECAN robot. The final DMSO
at this stage is 21.25%.
[0298] Radioligand is diluted in assay buffer to make a 125 nM
solution and each vial of membranes is diluted up to 92 mL in assay
buffer. The final assay volume is 250 .mu.l consisting of 210 .mu.l
of diluted membranes, 20 .mu.l of compound or 21.25% DMSO for total
binding, and 20 .mu.l of diluted radioligand. The compounds are
transferred from drug dilution plates into corning 96 well assay
plates using a 96 well Multimek pipettor. Radioligand and membranes
are added to assay plates using multidrop pipettors. Non-specific
binding is determined in wells containing a final serotonin
concentration of 10 .mu.M. In the final assay volume the
radioligand is 10 nM and the membrane protein is approximately 25
.mu.g/well. The final drug concentration range in half logs is from
10 .mu.M down to 0.1 nM. The final DMSO in the assay is 1.7%.
[0299] After addition of drug, membrane, and ligand, the plates are
incubated for one hour at room temperature. During this time 96
well Millipore filter plates (MAFBNOB50) are soaked for a least 30
minutes with 200 .mu.l per well of 0.5% polyethyleneimine.
[0300] The 0.5% PEI is removed from filterplate wells using a
TiterTek MAP aspirator and 200 .mu.l of the incubation mixture is
transferred from the incubation plate to the filterplate after
mixing. This transfer is done using the 96 tip Mutimek pipettor.
After transfer to the filterplate filterplates are extracted and
washed twice with 220 .mu.l per well of cold buffer on the MAP
aspirator. The peel away bottoms are removed from the filterplates
and 100 .mu.l per well of microscint 20 scintillation fluid is
added per well using a multidrop. Plates are placed into suitable
holders and are left at room temperature for three hours and are
counted for .sup.3H in either a Wallac Microbeta counter or on a
Packard Topcount.
[0301] In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods of
treating disorders associated with the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor,
comprising: administering to a patient in need thereof an effective
amount of a compound of formula I. Thus, the present invention
contemplates the various disorders described to be treated herein
and others which can be treated by such antagonists as are
appreciated by those skilled in the art.
[0302] In particular, because of their ability to antagonize the
5-HT.sub.6 receptor, it is recognized that the compounds of the
present invention are useful for treating cognitive disorders, that
is, disorders involving cognitive deficits. A number of the
disorders which can be treated by 5-HT.sub.6 antagonists are known
according to established and accepted classifications, while others
are not.
[0303] Some of the disorders to be treated according to the present
invention are not well categorized and classified because cognition
is a complicated and sometimes poorly defined phenomenon. It is,
however, widely recognized that cognition includes various
"domains." These domains include short term memory, long term
memory, working memory, executive function, and attention.
[0304] While many of the disorders which can be treated according
to the present invention are not uniformly described and classified
in the art, it is understood that the compounds of the present
invention are useful for treatment of disorders characterized by a
deficit in any of the cognitive domains listed above or in other
aspects of cognition. Thus the term "cognitive disorders" is meant
to encompass any disorder characterized by a deficit in one or more
cognitive domain, including but not limited to short term memory,
long term memory, working memory, executive function, and
attention.
[0305] One cognitive disorder to be treated by the present
invention is age-related cognitive decline. This disorder is not
well defined, but includes decline in the cognitive domains,
particularly the memory and attention domains, which accompany
aging. Another is mild cognitive impairment. Again, this disorder
is not well defined in the art, but involves decline in the
cognitive domains, and is believed to represent a group of patients
the majority of which have incipient Alzheimer's disease. Also, a
wide variety of insults, including stroke, ischemia, hypoxia,
inflammation, and infectious processes can result in cognitive
deficits as a sequella which can be treated according to the
present invention.
[0306] Where the disorders which can be treated by 5-HT.sub.6
antagonists are known according to established and accepted
classifications, these classifications can be found in various
sources. For example, at present, the fourth edition of the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV.TM.)
(1994, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.),
provides a diagnostic tool for identifying many of the disorders
described herein. Also, the International Classification of
Diseases, Tenth Revision, (ICD-10) provides classifications for
many of the disorders described herein. The skilled artisan will
recognize that there are alternative nomenclatures, nosologies, and
classification systems for disorders described herein, including
those as described in the DMS-IV and ICD-10, and that terminology
and classification systems evolve with medical scientific
progress.
[0307] In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods of
treating disorders selected from the group consisting of:
age-related cognitive disorder, mild cognitive impairment, mood
disorders (including depression, mania, bipolar disorders),
psychosis (in particular schizophrenia), anxiety (particularly
including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and
obsessive compulsive disorder), idiopathic and drug-induced
Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, convulsions, migraine (including
migraine headache), substance withdrawal (including, substances
such as opiates, nicotine, tobacco products, alcohol,
benzodiazepines, cocaine, sedatives, hypnotics, etc.), sleep
disorders (including narcolepsy), attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder, conduct disorder, learning disorders, dementia (including
Alzheimer's disease and AIDS-induced dementia), Huntington's
Chorea, cognitive deficits subsequent to cardiac bypass surgery and
grafting, stroke, cerebral ischemia, spinal cord trauma, head
trauma, perinatal hypoxia, cardiac arrest, and hypoglycemic
neuronal damage, vascular dementia, multi-infarct dementia,
amylotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis, comprising:
administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a
compound of formula I. That is, the present invention provides for
the use of a compound of formula I or pharmaceutical composition
thereof for the treatment disorders associated with the 5-HT.sub.6
receptor.
[0308] It is recognized that the terms "treatment" and "treating"
are intended to include improvement of the cognitive deficit
associated with each of the disorders associated with the
5-HT.sub.6 receptor described herein. Also, it is also recognized
that one skilled in the art may affect the disorders by treating a
patient presently afflicted with the disorders or by
prophylactically treating a patient believed to be susceptible to
such disorders with an effective amount of the compound of formula
I. Thus, the terms "treatment" and "treating" are intended to refer
to all processes wherein there may be a slowing, interrupting,
arresting, controlling, or stopping of the progression of the
disorders described herein, but does not necessarily indicate a
total elimination of all symptoms, and is intended to include
prophylactic treatment of such disorders. For example, the present
invention specifically encompasses the treatment of the cognitive
deficits associated with schizophrenia, stroke, Alzheimer's
disease, and the other disorders described herein. Thus, it is
understood that the present invention includes adjunctive treatment
of the disorders described herein. More specifically, the compounds
of formula I are useful to treat schizophrenia in combination with
typical and atypical antipsychotics; to treat stroke in combination
with a variety of agents such as mGluR agonists, NMDA antagonists,
IL 1-6 inhibitors, and the like; to treat Alzheimer's disease in
combination with cholinergics, including cholinesterase inhibitors,
and compounds that inhibit amyloid protein processing.
[0309] As used herein, the term "patient" refers to a warm blooded
animal such as a mammal which is afflicted with one or more
disorders associated with the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor. It is understood
that guinea pigs, dogs, cats, rats, mice, horses, cattle, sheep,
pigs, and humans are examples of animals within the scope of the
meaning of the term. It is also understood that this invention
relates specifically to the antagonists of the 5-HT.sub.6
receptor.
[0310] As used herein, the term "effective amount" of a compound of
formula I refers to an amount, that is, the dosage which is
effective in treating the disorders described herein.
[0311] An effective amount can be readily determined by the
attending diagnostician, as one skilled in the art, by the use of
conventional techniques and by observing results obtained under
analogous circumstances. In determining an effective amount, the
dose of a compound of formula I, a number of factors are considered
by the attending diagnostician, including, but not limited to: the
compound of formula I to be administered; the co-administration of
other therapies, if used; the species of mammal; its size, age, and
general health; the specific disorder involved; the degree of
involvement or the severity of the disorder; the response of the
individual patient; the mode of administration; the bioavailability
characteristics of the preparation administered; the dose regimen
selected; the use of other concomitant medication; and other
relevant circumstances.
[0312] An effective amount of a compound of formula I is expected
to vary from about 0.1 milligram per kilogram of body weight per
day (mg/kg/day) to about 100 mg/kg/day. Preferred amounts are able
to be determined by one skilled in the art.
[0313] Of the disorders to be treated according to the present
invention a number are particularly preferred.
[0314] In a preferred embodiment the present invention provides a
method of treating cognitive disorders, comprising: administering
to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of
claim 1.
[0315] In another preferred embodiment the present invention
provides a method for treating Alzheimer's disease, comprising:
administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a
compound of formula I.
[0316] In a preferred embodiment the present invention provides a
method for treating schizophrenia, comprising: administering to a
patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of
formula I.
[0317] The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV.TM.) (1994, American Psychiatric
Association, Washington, D.C.), provides a diagnostic tool
including schizophrenia and related disorders.
[0318] In a preferred embodiment the present invention provides a
method for treating migraine, comprising: administering to a
patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of
formula I or a pharmaceutical composition thereof.
[0319] In one of the available sources of diagnostic tools,
Dorland's Medical Dictionary (23.sup.rd Ed., 1982, W. B. Saunders
Company, Philidelphia, Pa.), migraine is defined as a symptom
complex of periodic headaches, usually temporal and unilateral,
often with irritability, nausea, vomiting, constipation or
diarrhea, and photophobia. As used herein the term "migraine"
includes to these periodic headaches, both temporal and unilateral,
the associated irritability, nausea, vomiting, constipation or
diarrhea, photophobia, and other associated symptoms. The skilled
artisan will recognize that there are alternative nomenclatures,
nosologies, and classification systems for neurological and
psychiatric disorders, including migraine, and that these systems
evolve with medical scientific progress.
[0320] In a preferred embodiment the present invention provides a
method for treating anxiety disorders, including generalized
anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive
disorder, comprising: administering to a patient in need thereof an
effective amount of a compound of formula I.
[0321] At present, the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV.TM.) (1994, American
Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.), provides a diagnostic
tool including anxiety and related disorders. These include: panic
disorder with or without agoraphobia, agoraphobia without history
of panic disorder, specific phobia, social phobia,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder,
acute stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety
disorder due to a general medical condition, substance-induced
anxiety disorder and anxiety disorder not otherwise specified. As
used herein the term "anxiety" includes treatment of those anxiety
disorders and related disorder as described in the DSM-IV. The
skilled artisan will recognize that there are alternative
nomenclatures, nosologies, and classification systems for
neurological and psychiatric disorders, and particular anxiety, and
that these systems evolve with medical scientific progress. Thus,
the term "anxiety" is intended to include like disorders that are
described in other diagnostic sources.
[0322] A number of preclinical laboratory animal models have been
described for the disorders described herein.
EXAMPLE B
Animal Model of Dural Protein Extravasation
[0323] Harlan Sprague-Dawley rats (250-350 g) were anesthetized
with sodium pentobarbital intraperitoneally (65 mg/kg) and placed
in a stereotaxic frame (David Kopf Instruments) with the incisor
bar set at -3.5 mm. Following a midline sagital scalp incision, two
pairs of bilateral holes were drilled through the skull (6 mm
posterially, 2.0 and 4.0 mm laterally, all coordinates referenced
to bregma). Pairs of stainless steel stimulating electrodes,
insulated except at the tips (Rhodes Medical Systems, Inc.), were
lowered through the holes in both hemispheres to a depth of 9
mm.
[0324] The femoral vein was exposed and a dose of the test compound
was injected intravenously (i.v.) at a dosing volume of 1 mL/kg or,
in the alternative, test compound was administered orally (p.o.)
via gavage at a volume of 2 mL/kg. Approximately 8 minutes post
i.v. injection, a 50 mg/kg dose of Evans Blue, a fluorescent dye,
was also injected intravenously. The Evans Blue complexed with
proteins in the blood and functioned as a marker for protein
extravasation. Exactly 10 minutes post-injection of the test
compound, the left trigeminal ganglion was stimulated for 3 minutes
at a current intensity of 1.0 mA (5 Hz, 4 msec duration) with a
Model 273 potentiostat/galvanostat (EG&G Princeton Applied
Research).
[0325] Fifteen minutes following stimulation, the animals were
killed and exsanguinated with 40 mL of saline. The top of the skull
was removed to facilitate the collection of the dural membranes.
The membrane samples were removed from both hemispheres, rinsed
with water, and spread flat on microscopic slides. Once dried, the
tissues were coverslipped with a 70% glycerol/water solution.
[0326] A fluorescence microscope (Zeiss) equipped with a grating
monochromator and a spectrophotometer was used to quantify the
amount of Evans Blue dye in each sample. An excitation wavelength
of approximately 535 nm was utilized and the emission intensity at
600 nm was determined. The microscope was equipped with a motorized
stage and also interfaced with a personal computer. This
facilitated the computer-controlled movement of the stage with
fluorescence measurements at 25 points (500 mm steps) on each dural
sample. The mean and standard deviation of the measurements were
determined by the computer.
[0327] The extravasation induced by the electrical stimulation of
the trigeminal ganglion was an ipsilateral effect (i.e. occurs only
on the side of the dura in which the trigeminal ganglion was
stimulated). This allows the other (unstimulated) half of the dura
to be used as a control. The ratio of the amount of extravasation
in the dura from the stimulated side, over the amount of
extravasation in the unstimulated side, was calculated. Control
animals dosed only with saline, yielded a ratio of approximately
1.9. In contrast, a compound which effectively prevented the
extravasation in the dura from the stimulated side would yield a
ratio of approximately 1.0.
[0328] The fear potentiated startle response model has been
extensively used as a model of anxiety and can be used to evaluate
the present compounds. Davis, Psychopharmacol., 62: 1 (1979);
Davis, Behav. Neurosci., 100: 814 (1986); Davis, Tr. Pharmacol.
Sci., 13: 35 (1992).
EXAMPLE C
Fear Potentiated Startle Paradigm
[0329] Male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 325-400 g were purchased
from Harlan Sprague-Dawley, Inc. (Cumberland, Ind.) and given a one
week acclimation period before testing. Rats were individually
housed with food and water ad libitum in an animal room on a
12-hour light/dark cycle with lights on between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00
P.M. The compound of Example 16 was prepared in a suspension of 5%
ethanol, 0.5% CMC, 0.5% Tween 80 and 99% water.
2S-2-amino-2-(1S,2S-2-carboxycyclopropan-1-yl)-3-(xanth-9-yl)
propionic acid was prepared in sterile water. Control rats were
given the respective vehicle.
[0330] The fear potentiated startle paradigm is conducted over
three consecutive days. All three days begin with a 5-minute
adaptation period before the trial starts. On day one (baseline
startle) after the adaptation period, the animal receives 30 trials
of 120 dB auditory noise. The mean startle amplitude (V.sub.max) is
used to assign animals to groups with similar means before
conditioning begins. Day two consists of conditioning the animals.
Each animal receives 0.5 mA of shock for 500 msec preceded by a 5
second presentation of light which remains on for the duration of
the shock. Ten presentations of the light and shock are
administered. Day three is the testing trial where drug
administration occurs prior to testing. Twenty-four hours after
conditioning, startle testing sessions are conducted. Ten trials of
acoustic startle (120 dB), non-light paired, are presented at the
beginning of the session. This is followed by 20 random trials of
the noise alone and 20 random trials of noise preceded by light.
Excluding the first 10 trials, the startle response amplitudes for
each trial type are averaged for each animal. Data is presented as
the difference between light+noise and noise-alone. Differences in
startle response amplitudes were analyzed by JMP statistical
software using a One-way Anova (analysis of variance, t-test).
Group differences were considered to be significant at
p<0.05.
[0331] The radial arm maze model can be used as a model of
cognition and can be used to evaluate the present compounds.
EXAMPLE D
Radial Arm Maze
[0332] The delayed non-match to sample task has been used to study
the effect of drugs on memory retention (Pussinen, R. and Sirvio,
J. J of Psychopharm 13: 171-179(1999); Staubli, U., et al. Proc
Natl Acad Sci 91: 777-781(1994)) in the eight arm radial maze.
[0333] Well-trained rats were allowed to retrieve food rewards from
four randomly selected arms of the maze (sampling phase). Some time
later, the rats were exposed to eight open arms and were tested for
their ability to remember and avoid the arms they had previously
entered to obtain food. Reentry into an arm that was baited during
the sampling session was counted as a reference error, whereas
entry into the same arm more than once during the retention session
was counted as working error. The total (reference+working) number
of errors made during the retention test increases with increasing
delay periods. For example, young male rats made 0.66 (+0.4) errors
at a 1 minute delay, 2 (+0.5) errors at a one hour delay, and 3.95
(+0.2) errors at a seven hour delay (observations of this lab).
[0334] Male Sprague-Dawley rats were individually housed and
maintained on a 12 h light-dark cycle (lights on at 6 am). The rats
were given free access to water and maintained at 85% of their
free-feeding weight by supplemental feedings of Purina Lab
Chow.
[0335] The rats were initially trained to search for food at the
end of each of the eight arms. Once the rats had reached the
criteria of no more than two errors (i.e. entering the same arm
more than once during a session) on three consecutive days, a delay
of one minute was imposed between the fourth and the fifth arm
choices. This training ensured that the rats were thoroughly
familiar with the procedural aspects of the task before any drugs
were administered. Once stable performance had been obtained on the
delay task (i.e. no more than one error was made on three
consecutive days), drug and vehicle tests commenced using a seven
hour delay period. A novel set of arms was baited each day for each
rat and the maze was thoroughly cleaned during the delay
period.
[0336] During the sampling session, each rat was placed on the
center platform with access to all eight arms of the maze blocked.
Four of the eight arms were randomly selected and baited with food.
The gates of the baited arms were raised and the rat was allowed
five minutes to obtain the food at the end of each of the four
arms. As soon as the rat had obtained the food, it was removed,
administered vehicle or various doses of compounds, and placed back
in its home cage. Seven hours later (retention session), the rat
was placed back onto the center platform with access to all eight
arms blocked. The four arms that were previously baited during the
sampling session, were baited and the gates to all eight arms were
raised. The rat was allowed five minutes to obtain the remaining
four pieces of food. An entry into a non-baited arm or a re-entry
into a previously visited arm was counted as an error. Significance
(p<0.05) was determined using a repeated measure ANOVA followed
by a Dunnett's test for comparison with control.
[0337] In order to compare test compounds with standards,
scopolamine and tacrine were administered s.c. immediately after
the sampling phase. The effects of scopolamine, a known amnesic,
were tested after a three-hour delay, whereas the effect of
tacrine, a cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of
Alzheimer's disease was tested after a six-hour delay. Scopolamine
disrupted retention after a three-hour delay in a dose-related
fashion. Tacrine significantly improved retention after a six-hour
delay at 10, but not at 3 mg/kg.
EXAMPLE E
Acquisition in the Radial Maze 8-Arm Radial Maze Acquisition
[0338] A prominent early feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD)
symptomology is a pronounced deficit in declarative memory (R. W.
Parks, R. F. Zec & R. S. Wilson (Eds.), Neuropsychology of
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. NY: Oxford University
Press pp. 3-80 (1993).
[0339] As the disease progresses, other domains of cognition become
severely affected as well. Among the brain regions affected early
in the progression of AD is the hippocampus, which is a critical
neural substrate for declarative memory (West M. J., Coleman P. D.,
Flood D. G. & Troncoso J. C. Differences in the pattern of
hippocampal neuronal loss in normal aging and Alzheimer's disease.
Lancet, 344: 769-772(1994). One behavioral test that is often used
to assess hippocampal function in animal models is the 8-arm radial
maze (Olton D. S. The radial arm maze as a tool in behavioral
pharmacology. Physiology & Behavior, 40: 793-797 (1986)).
[0340] Lesions or pharmacological blockade of the hippocampus
disrupt performance of this task. Moreover, aged animals generally
show deficits in this task (Porsolt R. D., Roux S. & Wettstein
J. G. Animal models of dementia. Drug Development Research, 35:
214-229(1995)).
[0341] In this test of spatial learning and memory, a hungry rat is
placed in the center of the maze and allowed to traverse the maze
in search of food located at the end of each runway arm. In this
version of the maze, the rat learns a win-shift strategy in, which
a visited arm is not replaced. Therefore, the most efficient
foraging strategy is to visit each arm once. The version of the
maze also taps into general learning processes as the rat is naive
to the maze on day one of the four day experiment.
[0342] Upon arrival, male Sprague Dawley.RTM., rats were
individually housed in a regular light-cycle colony room and
allowed to acclimate for at least 4 days prior to testing. Each rat
was reduced to and maintained at 85% of their target body weight
throughout the experiment. Proper body weight was maintained by
adjusting the allotment of lab chow based on a combination of age
and the rat's daily bodyweight reading.
[0343] A session began with an individual rat being placed into the
hub of the maze and then all guillotine doors were raised, allowing
free access to all areas of the maze. A food hopper was located at
the end of each of the 8 runway arms and a single food pellet was
placed in each food hopper. Each daily session terminated when
either all 8 food-hoppers had been visited or when the rat timed
out (15 min on Day 1: 5 min on Days 2-4). The number of arm entries
was recorded. Errors were counted as repeat arm entries or failures
to visit an arm in the session period. An animal was excluded from
the study if it failed to visit at least one arm on Day 1, 2 arms
on Day 2, and at least 4 arms on Days 3 & 4.
[0344] Each rat was pseudo-randomly assigned to either a vehicle or
drug group and received the same treatment throughout the
experimental period. Vehicle consisted of 5% acacia within sterile
water. Injections were administered subcutaneously 20-30 minutes
prior to each daily session.
[0345] In this acquisition task, vehicle-treated animals do not
consistently show significant acquisition of maze learning as
compared to the number of errors committed on Day 1. We have found
that in compounds that facilitate acquisition of maze learning, the
effects are often not observed until the fourth day of training.
Therefore, results consisted of total Day 4 errors across treatment
groups.
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