U.S. patent application number 15/782620 was filed with the patent office on 2018-09-13 for process for making hydroxylated cyclopentylpyrimidine compounds.
This patent application is currently assigned to Array BioPharma Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is Array BioPharma Inc., Genentech, Inc.. Invention is credited to David Askin, Chong Han, Jonathan W. Lane, Travis Remarchuk, Sagar Shakya, C. Gregory Sowell, Keith L. Spencer, Peter J. Stengel.
Application Number | 20180258054 15/782620 |
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Family ID | 48485537 |
Filed Date | 2018-09-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180258054 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Askin; David ; et
al. |
September 13, 2018 |
PROCESS FOR MAKING HYDROXYLATED CYCLOPENTYLPYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS
Abstract
The invention provides processes for preparing a compound of
formula I ##STR00001## and salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is
defined herein, and compounds and intermediates of said
formula.
Inventors: |
Askin; David; (South San
Francisco, CA) ; Han; Chong; (South San Francisco,
CA) ; Lane; Jonathan W.; (Boulder, CO) ;
Remarchuk; Travis; (South San Francisco, CA) ;
Shakya; Sagar; (Boulder, CO) ; Sowell; C.
Gregory; (South San Francisco, CA) ; Spencer; Keith
L.; (Boulder, CO) ; Stengel; Peter J.;
(Boulder, CO) |
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Applicant: |
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Array BioPharma Inc.
Genentech, Inc. |
Boulder
South San Francisco |
CO
CA |
US
US |
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Assignee: |
Array BioPharma Inc.
Boulder
CO
Genentech, Inc.
South San Francisco
CA
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Family ID: |
48485537 |
Appl. No.: |
15/782620 |
Filed: |
October 12, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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C07D 239/42 20130101;
C07D 239/30 20130101; A61P 43/00 20180101; C07D 239/70 20130101;
C07D 403/04 20130101; A61P 35/00 20180101 |
International
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C07D 239/42 20060101
C07D239/42; C07D 403/04 20060101 C07D403/04 |
Claims
1. (canceled)
2. A compound of formula II or formula III: ##STR00041## or a salt
thereof, wherein: R.sup.1 is tert-butoxycarbonyl; R.sup.2 is --CN,
--COOR.sup.a or --CONR.sup.aR.sup.b; R.sup.a and R.sup.b are
independently hydrogen, --OR.sup.c, substituted or unsubstituted
alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or
unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,
substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or unsubstituted
heterocyclyl; or R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken together with the
atom to which they are attached to form a 3-7 membered
heterocyclyl; R.sup.c is independently hydrogen or optionally
substituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl; M is Li or Mg; and R.sup.3 is bromo
or iodo.
3. The compound of claim 2, wherein R.sup.2--COOR.sup.a or
--CONR.sup.aR.sup.b.
4. The compound of claim 2, wherein R.sup.2 is --COOH or
--COOCH.sub.3.
5. The compound of claim 2, wherein R.sup.2 is
--C(O)N(CH.sub.3)OCH.sub.3.
6. The compound of claim 2, wherein R.sup.3 is bromo.
7. The compound of claim 2, that is a compound of formula II:
##STR00042## or a salt thereof.
8. The compound of claim 7, wherein M is Mg.
9. The compound of claim 7, wherein R.sup.2 is --COOH or
--COOCH.sub.3.
10. The compound of claim 7, wherein R.sup.2 is
--C(O)N(CH.sub.3)OCH.sub.3.
11. The compound of claim 7, wherein R.sup.2 is --COOCH.sub.3.
12. The compound of claim 2 that is a compound of formula III:
##STR00043## or a salt thereof.
13. The compound of claim 12, wherein R.sup.2 is --COOH or
--COOCH.sub.3.
14. The compound of claim 12, wherein R.sup.2 is
--C(O)N(CH.sub.3)OCH.sub.3.
15. The compound of claim 12, wherein R.sup.3 is bromo.
Description
PRIORITY OF INVENTION
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 15/593,064, filed May 11, 2017, which is a
divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/204,715, filed
Jul. 7, 2016, which has issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,676,730, which is
a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/401,087, filed
Nov. 13, 2014, which has issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,416,110, which
is a 35 U.S.C. 371 national stage application of International
Patent Application No. PCT/US2013/041666, filed on May 17, 2013,
and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/648,473,
filed on May 17, 2012 and U.S. Provisional Application No.
61/785,122, filed on Mar. 14, 2013, all of which are incorporated
herein by reference in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Disclosed herein are processes for making and purifying
cyclopentylpyrimidine compounds with therapeutic activity, against
diseases such as cancer, as inhibitors of AKT kinase activity.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The Protein Kinase B/Akt enzymes are a group of
serine/threonine kinases that are overexpressed in certain human
tumors. International Patent Application Publication Number WO
2008/006040 and U.S. Pat. No. 8,063,050 discuss a number of
inhibitors of AKT, including the compound
(S)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(4-((5R,7R)-7-hydroxy-5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cy-
clopenta[d]pyrimidin-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-(isopropylamino)propan-1-one
(GDC-0068). While processes described in WO 2008/006040 and U.S.
Pat. No. 8,063,050 are useful in providing hydroxylated
cyclopenta[d]pyrimidine compounds as AKT protein kinase inhibitors,
alternative or improved processes are needed, including for large
scale manufacturing of these compounds.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Disclosed are processes for preparing, separating and
purifying compounds detailed herein. Compounds provided herein
include AKT protein kinase inhibitors, salts thereof, and
intermediates useful in the preparation of such compounds.
[0005] One aspect includes a process that includes cyclizing a
compound of formula II
##STR00002##
or a salt thereof, to form a compound of formula I
##STR00003##
or a salt thereof, wherein:
[0006] R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an amino protecting group;
[0007] R.sup.2 is --CN, --COOR.sup.a or --CONR.sup.aR.sup.b;
[0008] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are independently hydrogen, --OR.sup.c,
substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl, substituted or
unsubstituted C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted
C.sub.2-12 alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3-8
cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or
unsubstituted 3 to 12 membered heterocyclyl; or
[0009] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken together with the atom to
which they are attached to form a 3-7 membered heterocyclyl;
[0010] R.sup.c is independently hydrogen or optionally substituted
C.sub.1-12 alkyl; and
[0011] M is Li or Mg.
[0012] Another aspect includes a process that includes contacting a
compound of formula III, or a salt thereof, with a magnesium or
lithium metalating agent:
##STR00004##
wherein R.sup.3 is bromo or iodo; to form the compound of formula I
or a salt thereof.
[0013] Another aspect includes a process that includes contacting a
compound of formula IV
##STR00005##
or a salt thereof, with a compound
##STR00006##
or salt thereof, wherein Lv is a leaving group, and each R.sup.3 is
independently iodo or bromo, to form the compound of formula III or
a salt thereof.
[0014] Another aspect includes a process that includes brominating
or iodinating a compound of formula V
##STR00007##
or a salt thereof, wherein R.sup.4 is --Cl or --OH, to form a
compound of formula IV.
[0015] Another aspect includes a compound of formula II
##STR00008##
or a salt thereof, wherein:
[0016] R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an amino protecting group;
[0017] R.sup.2 is --CN, --COOR.sup.a or --CONR.sup.aR.sup.b;
[0018] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are independently hydrogen, --OR.sup.c,
substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl, substituted or
unsubstituted C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted
C.sub.2-12 alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3-8
cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or
unsubstituted 3 to 12 membered heterocyclyl; or
[0019] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken together with the atom to
which they are attached to form a 3-7 membered heterocyclyl;
[0020] R.sup.c is independently hydrogen or optionally substituted
C.sub.1-12 alkyl; and
[0021] M is Li or Mg.
[0022] Another aspect includes a compound of formula III
##STR00009##
or a salt thereof, wherein:
[0023] R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an amino protecting group;
[0024] R.sup.2 is --CN, --COOR.sup.a or --CONR.sup.aR.sup.b;
[0025] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are independently hydrogen, --OR.sup.b,
substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted
alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or
substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl; or
[0026] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken together with the atom to
which they are attached to form a 3-7 membered heterocyclyl;
and
[0027] R.sup.3 is bromo or iodo.
[0028] Another aspect includes a compound of formula IV
##STR00010##
or a salt thereof, wherein:
[0029] R.sup.2 is --CN, --COOR.sup.a or --CONR.sup.aR.sup.b; and
each R.sup.3 is independently iodo or bromo.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0030] Reference will now be made in detail to certain embodiments
of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the
accompanying structures and formulas. While the invention will be
described in conjunction with the enumerated embodiments, it will
be understood that they are not intended to limit the invention to
those embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to
cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents which may be
included within the scope of the present invention as defined by
the claims. One skilled in the art will recognize many methods and
materials similar or equivalent to those described herein, which
could be used in the practice of the present invention. The present
invention is in no way limited to the methods and materials
described. In the event that one or more of the incorporated
literature and similar materials differs from or contradicts this
application, including but not limited to defined terms, tem usage,
described techniques, or the like, this application controls.
[0031] "Acyl" means a carbonyl containing substituent represented
by the formula --C(O)--R in which R is hydrogen, alkyl, a
cycloalkyl, a heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl-substituted alkyl or
heterocyclyl-substituted alkyl wherein the alkyl, alkoxy,
cycloalkyl and heterocyclyl are independently optionally
substituted and as defined herein. Acyl groups include alkanoyl
(e.g., acetyl), aroyl (e.g., benzoyl), and heteroaroyl (e.g.,
pyridinoyl).
[0032] The term "alkyl" as used herein refers to a saturated linear
or branched-chain monovalent hydrocarbon radical of one to twelve
carbon atoms, and in another embodiment one to six carbon atoms,
wherein the alkyl radical may be optionally substituted
independently with one or more substituents described herein.
Examples of alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, methyl
(Me, --CH.sub.3), ethyl (Et, --CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 1-propyl (n-Pr,
n-propyl, --CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 2-propyl (i-Pr, i-propyl,
--CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2), 1-butyl (n-Bu, n-butyl,
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 2-methyl-1-propyl (i-Bu,
i-butyl, --CH.sub.2CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2), 2-butyl (s-Bu, s-butyl,
--CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 2-methyl-2-propyl (t-Bu, t-butyl,
--C(CH.sub.3).sub.3), 1-pentyl (n-pentyl,
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 2-pentyl
(--CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 3-pentyl
(--CH(CH.sub.2CH.sub.3).sub.2), 2-methyl-2-butyl
(--C(CH.sub.3).sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 3-methyl-2-butyl
(--CH(CH.sub.3)CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2), 3-methyl-1-butyl
(--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2), 2-methyl-1-butyl
(--CH.sub.2CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 1-hexyl
(--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 2-hexyl
(--CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3), 3-hexyl
(--CH(CH.sub.2CH.sub.3)(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3)),
2-methyl-2-pentyl (--C(CH.sub.3).sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3),
3-methyl-2-pentyl (--CH(CH.sub.3)CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2CH.sub.3),
4-methyl-2-pentyl (--CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2),
3-methyl-3-pentyl (--C(CH.sub.3)(CH.sub.2CH.sub.3).sub.2),
2-methyl-3-pentyl (--CH(CH.sub.2CH.sub.3)CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2),
2,3-dimethyl-2-butyl (--C(CH.sub.3).sub.2CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2),
3,3-dimethyl-2-butyl (--CH(CH.sub.3)C(CH.sub.3).sub.3, 1-heptyl,
1-octyl, and the like.
[0033] The term "alkylene" as used herein refers to a linear or
branched saturated divalent hydrocarbon radical of one to twelve
carbon atoms, and in another embodiment one to six carbon atoms,
wherein the alkylene radical may be optionally substituted
independently with one or more substituents described herein.
Examples include, but are not limited to, methylene, ethylene,
propylene, 2-methylpropylene, pentylene, and the like.
[0034] The term "alkenyl" as used herein refers to a linear or
branched-chain monovalent hydrocarbon radical of two to twelve
carbon atoms, and in another embodiment two to six carbon atoms,
with at least one site of unsaturation, i.e., a carbon-carbon,
sp.sup.2 double bond, wherein the alkenyl radical may be optionally
substituted independently with one or more substituents described
herein, and includes radicals having "cis" and "trans"
orientations, or alternatively, "E" and "Z" orientations. Examples
include, but are not limited to, ethylenyl or vinyl
(--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2), allyl (--CH.sub.2CH.dbd.CH.sub.2), 1-propenyl,
1-buten-1-yl, 1-buten-2-yl, and the like.
[0035] The term "alkynyl" as used herein refers to a linear or
branched monovalent hydrocarbon radical of two to twelve carbon
atoms, and in another embodiment two to six carbon atoms, with at
least one site of unsaturation, i.e., a carbon-carbon, sp triple
bond, wherein the alkynyl radical may be optionally substituted
independently with one or more substituents described herein.
Examples include, but are not limited to, ethynyl (--C.ident.CH)
and propynyl (propargyl, --CH.sub.2C.ident.CH).
[0036] The term "alkoxy" refers to a linear or branched monovalent
radical represented by the formula --OR in which R is alkyl,
alkenyl, alkynyl or cycloalkyl, which can be further optionally
substituted as defined herein. Alkoxy groups include methoxy,
ethoxy, propoxy, isopropoxy, mono-, di- and tri-fluoromethoxy and
cyclopropoxy.
[0037] "Amino" means primary (i.e., --NH.sub.2), secondary (i.e.,
--NRH), tertiary (i.e., --NRR) and quaternary (i.e.,
--N.sup.+RRRX.sup.-) amines, that are optionally substituted, in
which R is independently alkyl, alkoxy, a cycloalkyl, a
heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, -substituted alkyl or
heterocyclyl-substituted alkyl wherein the alkyl, alkoxy,
cycloalkyl and heterocyclyl are as defined herein Particular
secondary and tertiary amines are alkylamine, dialkylamine,
arylamine, diarylamine, aralkylamine and diaralkylamine wherein the
alkyls and aryls are as herein defined and independently optionally
substituted. Particular secondary and tertiary amines are
methylamine, ethylamine, propylamine, isopropylamine, phenylamine,
benzylamine dimethylamine, diethylamine, dipropylamine and
diisopropylamine.
[0038] The terms "cycloalkyl," "carbocycle," "carbocyclyl" and
"carbocyclic ring" as used herein are used interchangeably and
refer to saturated or partially unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon
radical having from three to twelve carbon atoms, and in another
embodiment three to eight carbon atoms. The term "cycloalkyl"
includes monocyclic and polycyclic (e.g., bicyclic and tricyclic)
cycloalkyl structures, wherein the polycyclic structures optionally
include a saturated or partially unsaturated cycloalkyl ring fused
to a saturated, partially unsaturated or aromatic cycloalkyl or
heterocyclic ring. Examples of cycloalkyl groups include, but are
not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,
cycloheptyl, cyclohexenyl, cyclohexadienyl, cycloheptenyl, and the
like. Bicyclic carbocycles include those having 7 to 12 ring atoms
arranged, for example, as a bicyclo[4,5], [5,5], [5,6] or [6,6]
system, or as bridged systems such as bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane,
bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, and bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane. The cycloalkyl may
be optionally substituted independently with one or more
substituents described herein.
[0039] The term "aryl" as used herein means a monovalent aromatic
hydrocarbon radical of 6-20 carbon atoms derived by the removal of
one hydrogen atom from a single carbon atom of a parent aromatic
ring system. Aryl includes bicyclic radicals comprising an aromatic
ring fused to a saturated, partially unsaturated ring, or aromatic
carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring. Exemplary aryl groups include,
but are not limited to, radicals derived from benzene, naphthalene,
anthracene, biphenyl, indene, indane, 1,2-dihydronapthalene,
1,2,3,4-tetrahydronapthalene, and the like. Aryl groups may be
optionally substituted independently with one or more substituents
described herein.
[0040] The terms "heterocycle", "hetercyclyl" and "heterocyclic
ring" as used herein are used interchangeably and refer to a
saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclic radical of 3 to 12
membered ring atoms in which at least one ring atom is a heteroatom
independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, the
remaining ring atoms being C, where one or more ring atoms may be
optionally substituted independently with one or more substituents
described below. One embodiment includes heterocycles of 3 to 7
membered ring atoms in which at least one ring atom is a heteroatom
independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, the
remaining ring atoms being C, where one or more ring atoms may be
optionally substituted independently with one or more substituents
described below. The radical may be a carbon radical or heteroatom
radical. The term "heterocycle" includes heterocycloalkoxy.
"Heterocyclyl" also includes radicals where heterocycle radicals
are fused with a saturated, partially unsaturated, or aromatic
carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring. Examples of heterocyclic rings
include, but are not limited to, pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl,
dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, tetrahydropyranyl,
dihydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, piperidino, morpholino,
thiomorpholino, thioxanyl, piperazinyl, homopiperazinyl,
azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, homopiperidinyl, oxepanyl,
thiepanyl, oxazepinyl, diazepinyl, thiazepinyl, 2-pyrrolinyl,
3-pyrrolinyl, indolinyl, 2H-pyranyl, 4H-pyranyl, dioxanyl,
1,3-dioxolanyl, pyrazolinyl, dithianyl, dithiolanyl,
dihydropyranyl, dihydrothienyl, dihydrofuranyl,
pyrazolidinylimidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl,
3-azabicyco[3.1.0]hexanyl, 3-azabicyclo[4.1.0]heptanyl,
azabicyclo[2.2.2]hexanyl, 3H-indolyl quinolizinyl and N-pyridyl
ureas. Spiro moieties are also included within the scope of this
definition. The heterocycle may be C-attached or N-attached where
such is possible. For instance, a group derived from pyrrole may be
pyrrol-1-yl (N-attached) or pyrrol-3-yl (C-attached). Further, a
group derived from imidazole may be imidazol-1-yl (N-attached) or
imidazol-3-yl (C-attached). Examples of heterocyclic groups wherein
2 ring carbon atoms are substituted with oxo (.dbd.O) moieties are
isoindoline-1,3-dionyl and 1,1-dioxo-thiomorpholinyl. The
heterocycle groups herein are optionally substituted independently
with one or more substituents described herein.
[0041] The term "heteroaryl" as used herein refers to a monovalent
aromatic radical of a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered ring and includes fused
ring systems (at least one of which is aromatic) of 5-10 atoms
containing at least one heteroatom independently selected from
nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Examples of heteroaryl groups
include, but are not limited to, pyridinyl, imidazolyl,
imidazopyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, pyrazinyl,
tetrazolyl, furyl, thienyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl,
isothiazolyl, pyrrolyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, indolyl,
benzimidazolyl, benzofuranyl, cinnolinyl, indazolyl, indolizinyl,
phthalazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, isoindolyl, pteridinyl,
purinyl, oxadiazolyl, triazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl,
furazanyl, benzofurazanyl, benzothiophenyl, benzothiazolyl,
benzoxazolyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, naphthyridinyl, and
furopyridinyl. Spiro moieties are also included within the scope of
this definition. Heteroaryl groups may be optionally substituted
independently with one or more substituents described herein.
[0042] "Leaving group" refers to a portion of a first reactant in a
chemical reaction that is displaced from the first reactant in the
chemical reaction. Examples of leaving groups include, but are not
limited to, hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl groups, sulfhydryl groups,
amino groups (for example --NRR, wherein R is independently alkyl,
alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclyl and R is
independently optionally substituted), silyl groups (for example
--SiRRR, wherein R is independently alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,
cycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclyl and R is independently
optionally substituted), --N(R)OR (wherein R is independently
alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclyl and R
is independently optionally substituted), alkoxy groups (for
example --OR, wherein R is independently alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,
cycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclyl and R is independently
optionally substituted), thiol groups (for example --SR, wherein R
is independently alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or
heterocyclyl and R is independently optionally substituted),
sulfonyloxy groups (for example --OS(O).sub.1-2R, wherein R is
independently alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or
heterocyclyl and R is independently optionally substituted),
sulfamate groups (for example --OS(O).sub.1-2NRR, wherein R is
independently alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or
heterocyclyl and R is independently optionally substituted),
carbamate groups (for example --OC(O).sub.2NRR, wherein R is
independently alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or
heterocyclyl and R is independently optionally substituted), and
carbonate groups (for example --OC(O).sub.2RR, wherein R is
independently alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or
heterocyclyl and R is independently optionally substituted).
Example sulfonyloxy groups include, but are not limited to,
alkylsulfonyloxy groups (for example methyl sulfonyloxy (mesylate
group) and trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy (triflate group)) and
arylsulfonyloxy groups (for example p-toluenesulfonyloxy (tosylate
group) and p-nitrosulfonyloxy (nosylate group)). Other examples of
leaving groups include substituted and unsubstituted amino groups,
such as amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, hydroxylamino,
alkoxylamino, N-alkyl-N-alkoxyamino, acylamino, sulfonylamino, and
the like.
[0043] "Amino-protecting group" as used herein refers to groups
commonly employed to keep amino groups from reacting during
reactions carried out on other functional groups. Examples of such
protecting groups include carbamates, amides, alkyl and aryl
groups, imines, as well as many N-heteroatom derivatives which can
be removed to regenerate the desired amine group. Particular amino
protecting groups are Ac (acetyl), trifluoroacetyl, phthalimide, Bn
(benzyl), Tr (triphenylmethyl or trityl), benzylidenyl,
p-toluenesulfonyl, Pmb (p-methoxybenzyl), Boc
(tert-butyloxycarbonyl), Fmoc (9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl) and
Cbz (carbobenzyloxy). Further examples of these groups are found
in: Wuts, P. G. M. and Greene, T. W. (2006) Frontmatter, in
Greene's Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, Fourth Edition,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, N.J., USA. The term
"protected amino" refers to an amino group substituted with one of
the above amino-protecting groups.
[0044] The term "substituted" as used herein means any of the above
groups (e.g., alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,
heterocyclyl and heteroaryl) wherein at least one hydrogen atom is
replaced with a substituent. In the case of an oxo substituent
(".dbd.O") two hydrogen atoms are replaced. "Substituents" within
the context of this invention include, but are not limited to,
halogen, hydroxy, oxo, cyano, nitro, amino, alkylamino,
dialkylamino, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy,
substituted alkyl, thioalkyl, haloalkyl (including perhaloalkyl),
hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, substituted alkenyl, substituted alkynyl,
substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl,
substituted heteroaryl, heterocycle, substituted heterocycle,
--NR.sup.eR.sup.f,
--NR.sup.eC(.dbd.O)R.sup.f--NR.sup.eC(.dbd.O)NR.sup.eR.sup.f,
--NR.sup.eC(.dbd.O)OR.sup.f--NR.sup.eSO.sub.2R.sup.f, --OR.sup.e,
--C(.dbd.O)R.sup.e--C(.dbd.O)OR.sup.e, --C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.eR.sup.f,
--OC(.dbd.O)NR.sup.eR.sup.f, --SR.sup.e, --SOR.sup.e,
S(.dbd.O).sub.2Re, --OS(.dbd.O).sub.2R.sup.e,
--S(.dbd.O).sub.2OR.sup.e, wherein R.sup.e and R.sup.f are the same
or different and independently hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl,
alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl,
cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl,
heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocycle, substituted
heterocycle.
[0045] The term "halo" or "halogen" as used herein means fluoro,
chloro, bromo or iodo.
[0046] The term "a" as used herein means one or more.
[0047] Reference to "about" a value or parameter herein includes
(and describes) embodiments that are directed to that value or
parameter per se and in one embodiment plus or minus 20% of the
given value. For example, description referring to "about X"
includes description of "X".
[0048] "Pharmaceutically acceptable salts" include both acid and
base addition salts. Exemplary salts include, but are not limited,
to sulfate, citrate, acetate, oxalate, chloride, bromide, iodide,
nitrate, bisulfate, phosphate, acid phosphate, isonicotinate,
lactate, salicylate, acid citrate, tartrate, oleate, tannate,
pantothenate, bitartrate, ascorbate, succinate, maleate,
gentisinate, fumarate, gluconate, glucuronate, saccharate, formate,
benzoate, glutamate, methanesulfonate, ethanesulfonate,
benzenesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate, and pamoate (i.e.,
1,1'-methylene-bis-(2-hydroxy-3-naphthoate)) salts. A
pharmaceutically acceptable salt may involve the inclusion of
another molecule such as an acetate ion, a succinate ion or other
counter ion. The counter ion may be any organic or inorganic moiety
that stabilizes the charge on the parent compound.
[0049] "Pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt" refers to
those salts which retain the biological effectiveness and
properties of the free bases and which are not biologically or
otherwise undesirable, formed with inorganic acids such as
hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid,
carbonic acid, phosphoric acid and the like, and organic acids may
be selected from aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic,
heterocyclic, carboxylic, and sulfonic classes of organic acids
such as formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, glycolic acid,
gluconic acid, lactic acid, pyruvic acid, oxalic acid, malic acid,
maleic acid, maloneic acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, tartaric
acid, citric acid, aspartic acid, ascorbic acid, glutamic acid,
anthranilic acid, benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, mandelic acid,
embonic acid, phenylacetic acid, methanesulfonic acid,
ethanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid,
salicyclic acid and the like.
[0050] "Pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts" include
those derived from inorganic bases such as sodium, potassium,
lithium, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper,
manganese, aluminum salts and the like. Particularly base addition
salts are the ammonium, potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium
salts. Salts derived from pharmaceutically acceptable organic
nontoxic bases includes salts of primary, secondary, and tertiary
amines, substituted amines including naturally occurring
substituted amines, cyclic amines and basic ion exchange resins,
such as isopropylamine, trimethylamine, diethylamine,
triethylamine, tripropylamine, ethanolamine, 2-diethylaminoethanol,
tromethamine, dicyclohexylamine, lysine, arginine, histidine,
caffeine, procaine, hydrabamine, choline, betaine, ethylenediamine,
glucosamine, methylglucamine, theobromine, purines, piperizine,
piperidine, N-ethylpiperidine, polyamine resins and the like.
Particularly organic non-toxic bases are isopropylamine,
diethylamine, ethanolamine, tromethamine, dicyclohexylamine,
choline, and caffeine.
[0051] Compounds of the present invention, unless otherwise
indicated, include compounds that differ only in the presence of
one or more isotopically enriched atoms. For example, compounds of
the present invention, wherein one or more hydrogen atoms are
replaced by deuterium or tritium, or one or more carbon atoms are
replaced by a .sup.13C or .sup.14C carbon atom, or one or more
nitrogen atoms are replaced by a .sup.15N nitrogen atom, or one or
more sulfur atoms are replaced by a .sup.33S, .sup.34S or .sup.36S
sulfur atom, or one or more oxygen atoms are replaced by a .sup.17O
or .sup.18O oxygen atom are within the scope of this invention.
[0052] One aspect provides a process comprising cyclizing a
compound of formula II
##STR00011##
or a salt thereof, to form a compound of formula I
##STR00012##
or a salt thereof, wherein:
[0053] R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an amino protecting group;
[0054] R.sup.2 is --CN, --COOR.sup.a or --CONR.sup.aR.sup.b;
[0055] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are independently hydrogen, --OR.sup.c,
substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl, substituted or
unsubstituted C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted
C.sub.2-12 alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3-8
cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or
unsubstituted 3-12 membered heterocyclyl; or
[0056] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken together with the atom to
which they are attached to form a 3-7 membered heterocyclyl;
[0057] R.sup.c is independently hydrogen or optionally substituted
C.sub.1-12 alkyl; and
[0058] M is Li or Mg.
[0059] Another aspect includes the compound of formula I or a salt
thereof produced according to the process comprising cyclizing a
compound of formula II or a salt thereof.
[0060] Another aspect provides a process comprising, contacting a
compound of formula III
##STR00013##
[0061] or a salt thereof, wherein:
[0062] R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an amino protecting group;
[0063] R.sup.2 is --CN, --COOR.sup.a or --CONR.sup.aR.sup.b;
[0064] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are independently hydrogen, --OR.sup.c,
substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl, substituted or
unsubstituted C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted
C.sub.2-12 alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3-8
cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or
unsubstituted 3 to 12 membered heterocyclyl; or
[0065] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken together with the atom to
which they are attached to form a 3-7 membered heterocyclyl;
[0066] R.sup.c is independently hydrogen or optionally substituted
C.sub.1-12 alkyl; and
[0067] R.sup.3 is bromo or iodo;
with a metalating agent comprising magnesium or lithium, to form a
compound of formula I or a salt thereof.
[0068] Another aspect includes the compound of formula I or II, or
a salt thereof, produced according to the process comprising
contacting a compound of formula III with a metalating agent
comprising magnesium or lithium.
[0069] In another embodiment, the above processes further comprise
contacting a compound of formula IV:
##STR00014##
or a salt thereof, with a compound
##STR00015##
or salt thereof, to form a compound of formula III wherein:
[0070] R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an amino protecting group;
[0071] R.sup.2 is --CN, --COOR.sup.a or --CONR.sup.aR.sup.b;
[0072] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are independently hydrogen, --OR.sup.c,
substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl, substituted or
unsubstituted C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted
C.sub.2-12 alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3-8
cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or
unsubstituted 3 to 12 membered heterocyclyl; or
[0073] R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken together with the atom to
which they are attached to form a 3-7 membered heterocyclyl;
[0074] R.sup.c is independently hydrogen or optionally substituted
C.sub.1-12 alkyl; and
[0075] each R.sup.3 is independently bromo or iodo; and
[0076] Lv is a leaving group.
[0077] Another aspect includes the compound of formula III, or a
salt thereof, produced according to the process comprising
contacting a compound of formula IV or a salt thereof, with a
compound
##STR00016##
or salt thereof.
[0078] In another embodiment, the above processes further comprise
brominating or iodinating a compound of formula V
##STR00017##
or a salt thereof to form a compound of formula IV or salt thereof,
wherein R.sup.4 is --Cl or --OH.
[0079] In one embodiment, the above processes further comprise
brominating a compound of formula V, or a salt thereof, wherein
R.sup.4 is --OH.
[0080] In one embodiment, the above brominating further comprises
contacting the compound of formula V, or a salt thereof, with a
brominating agent to form a compound of formula IV, or salt
thereof, wherein R.sup.3 in formula IV is Br.
[0081] Brominating agents include, for example, PBr.sub.3,
PBr.sub.5, O.dbd.PBr.sub.3, P(OH)Br.sub.3, Br.sub.2 (in one example
with a phosphine, such as PR.sub.3 wherein R is an alkyl,
cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl group), HBr, O.dbd.SBr.sub.2,
other bromide salts such as NaBr, KBr and CuBr.sub.2 (in one
example with fluorinating agents such as
1-chloromethyl-4-fluoro-1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane
bis(tetrafluoroborate) or Selectfluor.RTM.), and hexabromoacetone
(in one example with an alkyltribromoacetate such as
ethyltribromoacetate).
[0082] In one embodiment, the brominating agent comprises bromine
and phosphorous, for example, PBr.sub.3, PBr.sub.5,
O.dbd.PBr.sub.3, P(OH)Br.sub.3 and Br.sub.2 in combination with a
phosphine, such as PR.sub.3 wherein R is an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl
or heterocyclyl group.
[0083] In one embodiment, the above processes further comprise
iodinating a compound of formula V, wherein R.sup.4 is --Cl.
[0084] In one embodiment, the above iodinating further comprises
contacting the compound of formula V, or a salt thereof, with an
iodinating agent to form a compound of formula IV, or salt thereof,
wherein R.sup.3 in formula IV is I.
[0085] Iodinating agents include, for example, salts of iodide,
such as NaI, KI or HI (in one example, generated in situ from an
iodide salt and acid, such as sodium or potassium iodide with acid
such as methanesulfonic acid).
[0086] Another aspect includes the compound of formula IV, or a
salt thereof, produced according to the process comprising
brominating or iodinating a compound of formula V.
[0087] In certain embodiments, when R.sup.1 of formula I is an
amino protecting group, the process further comprises, deprotecting
the amino protecting group to provide a compound of the formula I
where R.sup.1 is H. In one example, R.sup.1 is tert-butoxycarbonyl
(Boc) and the process further comprises removing the Boc group by
contacting the compound of formula I with an acid, for example
hydrochloric, sulfuric, trifluoromethanesulfonic, or
trifluoroacetic acid.
[0088] In certain embodiments, R.sup.1 is an amino protecting
group, for example, a removable carbamoyl group (e.g.,
tert-butoxycarbonyl and benzyloxycarbonyl). In some embodiments,
R.sup.1 of formula (II) and/or formula (I) is a substituted acyl
group such as a substituted --C(O)-alkyl.
[0089] In certain embodiments, R.sup.1 is --C(O)--R.sup.d or
--C(O)OR.sup.d, and R.sup.d is independently hydrogen, substituted
or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl,
substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted
cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or
unsubstituted heterocyclyl.
[0090] In certain embodiments, R.sup.c is C.sub.1-6 alkyl or
hydrogen, wherein said alkyl is optionally substituted by oxo, halo
or phenyl.
[0091] In certain embodiments, R.sup.d is C.sub.1-6 alkyl or
hydrogen, wherein said alkyl is optionally substituted by oxo, halo
or phenyl. In certain embodiments, R.sup.d is tert-butyl.
[0092] In certain embodiments, R.sup.1 is hydrogen.
[0093] In certain embodiments, R.sup.2 is --COOR.sup.a or
--CONR.sup.aR.sup.b.
[0094] In certain embodiments, R.sup.2 is --COOH or
--COOCH.sub.3.
[0095] In certain embodiments, R.sup.2 is --C(O)N(R.sup.a)OR.sup.b.
In certain embodiments, R.sup.2 is --C(O)N(CH.sub.3)OCH.sub.3.
[0096] In certain embodiments, R.sup.2 is --CN, --COOH or
--CONR.sup.aR.sup.b. In certain embodiments, R.sup.2 is --COOMe or
--COOEt. In certain embodiments, R.sup.2 is --COOPr.
[0097] In certain embodiments, R.sup.a and R.sup.b are
independently hydrogen, --OR.sup.c, substituted or unsubstituted
alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or
unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,
substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or unsubstituted
heterocyclyl.
[0098] In certain embodiments, R.sup.a and R.sup.b are
independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or --O(C.sub.1-6
alkyl).
[0099] In certain embodiments, R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken
together with the atom to which they are attached to form a 3-7
membered heterocyclyl.
[0100] In certain embodiments, R.sup.a and R.sup.b are
independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, wherein said alkyl is
optionally substituted by oxo, halo or phenyl.
[0101] In certain embodiments, R.sup.a and R.sup.b are methyl.
[0102] In certain embodiments, R.sup.a and R.sup.b are taken
together with the atom to which they are attached to form a
morpholinyl group.
[0103] In certain embodiments, M is Mg.
[0104] In certain embodiments, M is Li.
[0105] In certain embodiments, R.sup.3 is iodo. In another
embodiment, R.sup.3 is bromo.
[0106] In certain embodiments, R.sup.4 is OH. In certain
embodiments, R.sup.4 is Cl.
[0107] In some embodiments, the metalating agent comprises one or
more of lithium and magnesium. In some embodiments, the metalating
agent is an organomagnesium compound such as a Grignard reagent
(e.g., a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkylmagnesium halide, for example,
iPrMgCl.) In some embodiments, the metalating agent is an
organolithium compound such as a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyllithium
(e.g., n-butyllithium and t-butyllithium).
[0108] In some embodiments, the metalating agent is one or more of
(i) LiR and (ii) MgR.sub.2, wherein each R is independently
halogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, optionally
substituted C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl,
optionally substituted heteroaryl, or optionally substituted and
herterocyclyl, or two R groups are taken together with the atom to
which they are attached to form a 5-7 membered, optionally
substituted ring. In some embodiments, each R is independently
halogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl or optionally
substituted C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl.
[0109] In one aspect, the process for preparing a compound of
formula I, or a salt thereof, from a compound of formulae II or III
may be carried out in an ethereal or hydrocarbon solvent or a
mixture of these solvents. (e.g., tetrahydrofuran (THF), methyl
tert-butyl ether (MTBE), cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME), diethyl
ether, diisopropyl ether, diphenyl ether, toluene, ethylbenzene,
xylene, cumene, pentane or heptane). Other suitable conditions may
be used (e.g., reaction temperature at or below 20.degree. C., such
as at about -10.degree. C., or at about -78.degree. C.), carrying
out the reaction under substantially anhydrous conditions (for
example, less than about 100 ppm, 50 ppm or less than about 10 ppm
water), and carrying out the reaction under an inert atmosphere,
for example, under a helium, neon, argon or nitrogen atmosphere).
In a particular variation, a process for preparing a compound of
formula I, or a salt thereof, from a compound of formulae II or III
is carried out under nitrogen atmosphere in THF at a temperature of
between about -25.degree. C. and about -5.degree. C., or at about
-10.+-.2.degree. C., under anhydrous conditions.
[0110] In another embodiment, compounds of formula I are used in
the preparation of inhibitors of AKT kinase for treating diseases
and disorders responsive to the inhibition of AKT, as described in
U.S. Pat. No. 8,063,050 to Mitchell, et al.
[0111] Another aspect includes a process of producing a compound of
formula 2.2, or salt thereof,
##STR00018##
comprising reducing stereoselectively a compound of formula I, or
salt thereof,
##STR00019##
to form a compound of formula 2.1, or salt thereof,
##STR00020##
and reacting the compound of formula 2.1 or salt thereof with a
compound of the formula
##STR00021##
or salt thereof, to form a compound of formula 2.2.
[0112] Another aspect includes the compound of formula 2.2 or salt
thereof produced according to the process comprising reducing
stereoselectively a compound of formula I, or salt thereof, to form
a compound of formula 2.1, or salt thereof, and reacting the
compound of formula 2.1 or salt thereof with a compound of the
formula
##STR00022##
or salt thereof.
[0113] The compounds detailed herein may contain one or more chiral
centers. Accordingly, if desired, such compounds can be prepared or
isolated as pure stereoisomers (such as individual enantiomers or
diastereomers, or as stereoisomer-enriched mixtures). All such
stereoisomers (and enriched mixtures) are included within the scope
of this invention, unless otherwise indicated. Pure stereoisomers
(or enriched mixtures) may be prepared using, for example,
optically active starting materials or stereoselective reagents
well-known in the art. Alternatively, racemic or
stereoisomer-enriched mixtures of such compounds can be separated
using, for example, chiral column chromatography, chiral resolving
agents, and the like.
[0114] For illustrative purposes, Scheme 1 shows a general method
for preparing the compounds of the present invention as well as key
intermediates. For a more detailed description of the individual
reaction steps, see the Examples section below. Those skilled in
the art will appreciate that other synthetic routes may be used to
synthesize the inventive compounds. Although specific starting
materials and reagents are depicted in the Scheme and discussed
below, other starting materials and reagents can be easily
substituted to provide a variety of derivatives and/or reaction
conditions. In addition, many of the compounds prepared by the
methods described below can be further modified in light of this
disclosure using conventional chemistry well known to those skilled
in the art.
##STR00023## ##STR00024##
[0115] Scheme 1 illustrates a method for making a compound of the
formula I, where R.sup.1, R.sup.a and R.sup.b are independently
defined as above for formula I. Reaction of compound 1.1 with an
iodination agent (e.g., iodide salt, such as NaI and optionally
with an acid), gives diiodopyrimidine 1.2, which reacts with a
mono-protected piperazine to afford methyl ester 1.3. The methyl
ester is coverted to an amide 1.5 via the acid intermediate 1.4
prepared by base hydrolysis of the ester. Amide 1.5 is metalated
with a metalating agent, such a Grignard reagent (e.g.,
.sup.iPrMgCl), and cyclized to form cyclopentyl ketone I.
[0116] Another aspect provides the use of compounds of formula I as
intermediates for preparing pharmaceutically active compounds, such
as the AKT inhibitors described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,063,050, issued
Nov. 22, 2011 to Mitchell. For example, as shown below in Scheme 2,
compounds of formula I can be used to prepare
(S)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(4-((5R,7R)-7-hydroxy-5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cy-
clopenta[d]pyrimidin-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-(isopropylamino)propan-1-one,
as described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,063,050, issued Nov. 22, 2011, as
described, for example, in Example 14, which is incorporated herein
by reference.
##STR00025##
[0117] Scheme 2 illustrates a method for making a compound of
formula 2.2. Asymmetric reduction of compounds of formula I give
compounds of formula 2.1, wherein R.sup.1 defined above for formula
I. When R.sup.1 is a protecting group, for example a Boc group,
compound 2.1 can then be reacted with HCl, acylated and
functionalized, for example by further deprotection, to give
compound 2.2.
[0118] Another aspect includes a product produced by any process,
scheme or example provided herein.
EXAMPLES
[0119] The invention can be further understood by reference to the
following examples, which are provided by way of illustration and
are not meant to be limiting.
[0120] Abbreviations used herein are as follows:
[0121] Aq.: aqueous
[0122] DIPA: diisopropylamine
[0123] DIPEA: diisopropylethylamine
[0124] MTBE: methyl t-butyl ether
[0125] TMSCl: chlorotrimethylsilane
[0126] MsDPEN: N-methanesulfonyl-1,2-diphenylethylenediamine
[0127] TsDACH: N-(p-toluenesulfonyl)-1,2-diaminocyclohexane
[0128] Dppp: 1,3-Bis(diphenylphosphino)propan
[0129] NMM: 4-methylmorpholine
[0130] PhME: toluene
[0131] CPME: Cyclopentyl methyl ether
[0132] DBU: 1,8-Diazobicyclo[5,40]undec-7-ene
[0133] CDI: 1,1'-carbonyldiimidazole
Example 1
##STR00026##
[0134] (R)-methyl 3-(4,6-dichloropyrimidin-5-yl)butanoate
[0135] Into a mixture of (R)-methyl
3-(4,6-dihydroxypyrimidin-5-yl)butanoate (1.00 kg, 4.70 mol),
toluene (4.00 L), and 2,6-lutidine (0.550 L, 4.70 mol) was added
phosphorous oxychloride (0.960 L, 10.6 mol) at 50.degree. C.
slowly. The mixture was stirred at 70.degree. C. for 24 h. The
solution was cooled to 0.degree. C. To the mixture was slowly added
20% aqueous sodium hydroxide (about 40.0 mol, 1.60 kg in 8.00 L
H.sub.2O) while maintaining the internal temperature below
30.degree. C., to obtain a final pH value between 5 and 6. Ethyl
acetate (2.50 L) was added, stirred for 0.5 h, and then the layers
were separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate
(3.times.1.00 L). The organics were combined and washed with 1 N
hydrochloric acid (2.times.2.50 L), and brine (2.50 L). The organic
layers were combined and dried over sodium sulfate and filtered
through a glass fiber filter. The solution was concentrated to
about 3.00 mL/g, and diluted with acetonitrile to about 7.00 mL/g.
The sequence was repeated two times to remove residue ethyl acetate
and toluene (confirmed by .sup.1H NMR analysis). The remaining
crude solution was used directly for next step without further
purification or isolation. .sup.1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3)
.delta. 8.62 (s, 1H), 4.15 (ddq, J=8.1, 7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s,
3H), 3.08 (dd, J=16.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 2.86 (dd, J=16.5, 7.2 Hz, 1H),
1.45 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). HRMS calcd. For
C.sub.9H.sub.11Cl.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.2 [M+H]+: 249.0192, found
249.0190.
Example 2
##STR00027##
[0136] (R)-methyl 3-(4,6-diiodopyrimidin-5-yl)butanoate
[0137] Into a solution of (R)-methyl
3-(4,6-dichloropyrimidin-5-yl)butanoate (36.0 g, 145 mmol) in
acetonitrile (540 mL) was added sodium iodide (152 g, 1.02 mol).
The mixture was stirred at 25.degree. C. for 30 min and then cooled
to about 5.degree. C. Methanesulfonic acid (9.41 mL, 1.00 equiv)
was added over 5 min. The mixture was agitated at about 5.degree.
C. for 3 h. The reactor was cooled to about 5.degree. C. and
N,N-diisopropylethylamine (20.3 mL, 116 mmol) was added. The
mixture was agitated for 1 h while warming the mixture to
20.degree. C. Saturated sodium sulfite solution was added until no
further color change was observed to remove the iodine. Water (540
mL) was added and the pH was adjusted to between about 5 and 7. The
biphasic mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure at a
temperature of less than 40.degree. C. to remove acetonitrile. The
aqueous suspension was filtered to give 48.8 g (78% yield) of
off-white solid product. .sup.1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta.
8.21 (s, 1H), 4.02 (ddq, J=7.8, 7.5, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H),
3.18 (dd, J=16.5, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 2.91 (dd, J=16.5, 7.5 Hz, 1H), 1.47
(d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). HRMS calcd. For
C.sub.9H.sub.11I.sub.2N.sub.2O.sub.2 [M+H]+: 432.8904, found
432.8906.
Example 3
##STR00028##
[0138] (R)-tert-butyl
4-(6-iodo-5-(4-methoxy-4-oxobutan-2-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl)piperazine-1-carbox-
ylate
[0139] Into a solution of (R)-methyl
3-(4,6-diiodopyrimidin-5-yl)butanoate (212 g, 491 mmol) and
Boc-piperazine (101 g, 540 mmol) in methanol (424 mL) was added
N,N-diisopropylethylamine (94.3 mL, 540 mmol). The mixture was
heated at 60.degree. C. for 24 h. Methanol was distilled off under
reduced pressure below 40.degree. C. To the mixture was added 318
mL of tetrahydrofuran. The above solvent swap process was repeated
twice. To the mixture were added 424 mL of tetrahydrofuran, 212 mL
of saturated aqueous ammonium chloride, and 21.2 mL of water. The
organic layer was washed with 212 mL (1.00 vol.) of saturated
aqueous ammonium chloride. This tetrahydrofuran solution was used
for next step without further purification (91% weight assay
yield). .sup.1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 8.25 (s, 1H),
3.80-3.67 (m, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 3.60-3.56 (m, 4H), 3.21-3.18 (m,
4H), 3.14 (dd, J=16.2, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 2.81 (dd, J=16.2, 5.7 Hz, 1H),
1.48 (s, 9H), 1.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). HRMS calcd. For
C.sub.18H.sub.28IN.sub.4O.sub.4[M+H]+: 491.1150, found
491.1154.
Example 4
##STR00029##
[0140]
(R)-3-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)-6-iodo-pyrimidin-5-
-yl)butanoic acid
[0141] Into a solution of (R)-tert-butyl
4-(6-iodo-5-(4-methoxy-4-oxobutan-2-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl)piperazine-1-carbox-
ylate (219 g, 0.447 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (657 mL) was added a
solution of lithium hydroxide monohydrate (56.2 g, 1.34 mol) in 329
mL of water at 25.degree. C. The mixture was stirred at 25.degree.
C. for 5 h. The bottom aqueous layer was discarded. The mixture was
acidified with 1 N hydrochloric acid at 5.degree. C. to give a
final pH value of between about 1 to 2. The layers were separated.
The top layer was then extracted with isopropyl acetate (440
mL.times.3), combined with the bottom layer, and washed with water
(220 mL.times.2). The solvents was distilled off at reduced
pressure below 50.degree. C. The residual isopropyl acetate was
azeotroped off with heptane under reduced pressure below 50.degree.
C. Product gradually precipitated out and was filtered to give an
off-white to light yellow powder (196 g, 84% yield). .sup.1H NMR
(300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 8.27 (s, 1H), 3.80-3.68 (m, 1H),
3.59-3.56 (m, 4H), 3.23-3.14 (m, 5H), 2.86 (dd, J=16.5, 5.4 Hz,
1H), 1.50 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.48 (s, 9H). HRMS calcd. For
C.sub.17H.sub.26IN.sub.4O.sub.4 [M+H]+: 477.0993, found
477.0995.
Example 5
##STR00030##
[0142] (R)-tert-butyl
4-(6-iodo-5-(4-(methoxy(methyl)amino)-4-oxobutan-2-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl)pipe-
razine-1-carboxylate
[0143] Into a solution of
(R)-3-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)-6-iodopyrimidin-5-yl)but-
anoic acid (100 g, 210 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (700 mL) was added
1,1'-carbonyldiimidazole (40.9 g, 252 mmol) in portions. The
reaction mixture was stirred at 20.degree. C. for 1 h and cooled to
5.degree. C. N, O-dimethylhydroxyamine hydrochloride (41.0 g, 420
mmol) was added in portions followed by N-methylmorpholine (6.94
mL, 63.0 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 5.degree. C. for about 1
h, slowly warmed up to room temperature, and stirred for 24 h.
Saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (500 mL) and water (150 mL)
were added to get a clear phase separation. The organic layer was
washed with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (500 mL) and brine
(200 mL). The residual water was azeotroped off to less than 500
ppm by co-evaporation with tetrahydrofuran. The product, as a
solution in tetrahydrofuran was used for the next step without
further purification or isolation (weight assay yield: >99%.
.sup.1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 8.23 (s, 1H), 3.84 (ddq,
J=9.0, 7.2, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.61-3.57 (m, 4H), 3.42 (dd,
J=16.5, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 3.25-3.21 (m, 4H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 2.76 (dd,
J=16.5, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 1.47 (s, 9H), 1.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). HRMS
calcd. For C.sub.19H.sub.31IN.sub.5O.sub.4[M+H]+: 520.1415, found
520.1413.
Example 6
##STR00031##
[0144] (R)-tert-butyl
4-(5-methyl-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[d]pyrimidin-4-yl)piperazine-1-
-carboxylate
[0145] Method A:
[0146] A solution of (R)-tert-butyl
4-(6-iodo-5-(4-(methyl(phenyl)amino)-4-oxobutan-2-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl)piper-
azine-1-carboxylate (109 g, 210 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (600 mL)
was purged with nitrogen for 30 min. Isopropyl magnesium chloride
solution (159 mL, 210 mmol, 1.32 M in tetrahydrofuran) was added
dropwise at -15.degree. C. The mixture was stirred at -10.degree.
C. for 1 h and slowly transferred into a cold 20 wt % aqueous
ammonium chloride (600 mL) with stirring while maintaining the
internal temperature below 10.degree. C. The organic layer was then
washed with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (500 mL).
Tetrahydrofuran was distilled off at reduced pressure below
40.degree. C. Methyl tert-butyl ether (350 mL) was slowly added
while maintaining the internal temperature between 35.degree. C.
and 40.degree. C., followed by heptane (350 mL). The mixture was
slowly cooled down to 20.degree. C. and product gradually
precipitated out during the process. The slurry was filtered and
the cake was dried at 40.degree. C. under vacuum to give a gray
solid (52.3 g, 75% yield over two steps). .sup.1H NMR (300 MHz,
CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 8.73 (s, 1H), 3.92-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.49 (m,
7H), 2.96 (dd, J=16.5, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 2.33 (dd, J=16.5, 1.8 Hz, 1H),
1.50 (s, 9H), 1.32 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H). HRMS calcd. For
C.sub.17H.sub.25N.sub.4O.sub.3 [M+H]+: 333.1921, found
333.1924.
[0147] Method B:
[0148] Table 1, shows example substrates that were used for
preparing (R)-tert-butyl
4-(5-methyl-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[d]pyrimidin-4-yl)piperazine-1-
-carboxylate, according to the above procedure. The compound in the
Substrate column was used in place of (R)-tert-butyl
4-(6-iodo-5-(4-(methyl(phenyl)amino)-4-oxobutan-2-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl)piper-
azine-1-carboxylate in the above procedure, the conditions of the
reaction are shown in the Scale and Conditions column, with all
other conditions being substantially the same. The amount shown in
the Yield column represents the area percentage of the peak of
cyclized product in the crude reaction mixture as measured by
HPLC-MS. The amount shown in the parenthesis represents the
isolated yield. The final product, (R)-tert-butyl
4-(5-methyl-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[d]pyrimidin-4-yl)piperazine-1-
-carboxylate, was not isolated from the below reactions.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Example Scale and Yield Number Substrate
Conditions % 6.1 ##STR00032## 500 mg; -20 C. >95 (88) 6.2
##STR00033## 500 mg; -20.degree. C. 88 6.3 ##STR00034## 500 mg;
-20.degree. C. 85 (83) 6.4 ##STR00035## 500 mg; -20.degree. C. 67
6.5 ##STR00036## 500 mg; -20.degree. C. 90 (33) 6.6 ##STR00037##
i-PrMgCl.cndot.LiCl (2.2 equiv); room temperature; 42 hr 26 6.7
##STR00038## i-PrMgCl.cndot.LiCl (2.2 equiv); room temperature; 3
hr 15 6.8 ##STR00039## n-BuLi (4.0 equiv) THF, -78.degree. C., 60
min, quenched with sat'd. NH.sub.4Cl at -78.degree. C. 78 6.9
##STR00040## n-BuLi (3.0 equiv) THF, -78.degree. C., 30 min,
quenched with MeOH at -78.degree. C. 45
[0149] Experiments described in Examples 1 through 6a were carried
out in kilogram scales with comparable or better yields
obtained.
[0150] All patents, patent applications, documents, and articles
cited herein are herein incorporated by reference in their
entireties.
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