U.S. patent application number 17/494103 was filed with the patent office on 2022-01-27 for compounds and their use for reducing uric acid levels.
This patent application is currently assigned to Acquist LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Acquist LLC. Invention is credited to Ronald N. Buckle, Alexandre Larivee, John J. Piwinski, Arshad Siddiqui, Raymond P. Warrell, JR..
Application Number | 20220024900 17/494103 |
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Family ID | 1000005885380 |
Filed Date | 2022-01-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220024900 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Piwinski; John J. ; et
al. |
January 27, 2022 |
Compounds and Their Use for Reducing Uric Acid Levels
Abstract
Bifunctional compounds that increase uric acid excretion and
reduce uric acid production, and monofunctional compounds that
either increase uric acid excretion or reduce uric acid production.
Methods of using these compounds for reducing uric acid levels in
blood or serum, for treating disorders of uric acid metabolism, and
for maintaining normal uric acid levels in blood or serum are also
provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the bifunctional
and monofunctional compounds are also provided.
Inventors: |
Piwinski; John J.; (Lebanon,
NJ) ; Buckle; Ronald N.; (Rensselaer, NY) ;
Larivee; Alexandre; (Montreal, CA) ; Siddiqui;
Arshad; (Newton, MA) ; Warrell, JR.; Raymond P.;
(Chatham, NJ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
Acquist LLC |
Essex Fells |
NJ |
US |
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Assignee: |
Acquist LLC
Essex Fells
NJ
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Family ID: |
1000005885380 |
Appl. No.: |
17/494103 |
Filed: |
October 5, 2021 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A61K 9/0019 20130101;
C07D 403/12 20130101; A61K 31/506 20130101; C07D 417/12 20130101;
C07D 498/04 20130101; A61P 19/06 20180101; C07D 413/12 20130101;
C07D 401/14 20130101; C07D 487/04 20130101 |
International
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C07D 403/12 20060101
C07D403/12; A61P 19/06 20060101 A61P019/06; A61K 9/00 20060101
A61K009/00; C07D 401/14 20060101 C07D401/14; C07D 413/12 20060101
C07D413/12; C07D 417/12 20060101 C07D417/12; C07D 487/04 20060101
C07D487/04; C07D 498/04 20060101 C07D498/04; A61K 31/506 20060101
A61K031/506 |
Claims
1. A compound selected from the group consisting of a) compounds
having a structure represented by Formula (I): ##STR00051## wherein
W is selected from O, S, and NR.sup.2, Y is selected from OH and
N(R.sup.2).sub.2, X is selected from O, S, and NR.sup.2; T is
--CONR.sup.2--, --C(NR.sup.2)NH--, --C(NOR.sup.2)NH--,
--C(N--NR.sup.2)NH--, --C(SR.sup.2)N--, or --NHC(O)--; A is phenyl,
heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched or unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10
bicycloalkyl or C5-C10 spirocycloalkyl; each Z is independently
present or absent and, if present, is independently selected from
one or more halogen atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2,
--C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2, --S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2,
--N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2,
--OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2, --CON(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2, --SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is independently alkyl or aryl,
optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2;
and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are each independently carbon or
nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e are each independently
carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d, and e is O, with the
proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e is nitrogen, and Z is
not connected directly to nitrogen or oxygen; and tautomers
thereof, b) compounds having a structure represented by Formula
(III): ##STR00052## wherein W is selected from O, S, and NR.sup.2,
Y is selected from OH and N(R.sup.2).sub.2, X is selected from O,
S, and NR.sup.2; each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or aryl;
and f is divalent --CR.sup.2--, --C(O)--, --SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.g-- where g is 1 or 2, --N(R').sub.2--; or
--C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO--)-- where n=2-3; and tautomers thereof,
c) compounds having a structure represented by Formula (IV):
##STR00053## wherein W is selected from O, S, and NR.sup.2, Y is
selected from OH and N(R.sup.2).sub.2, X is selected from O, S, and
NR.sup.2; each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or aryl; and f is
divalent --CR.sup.2--, --C(O)--, --S(O).sub.g-- where g is 1-2,
--N(R.sup.2).sub.2--; or --C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.no-)- where n is
2-3; and tautomers thereof, d) compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (V): ##STR00054## wherein W is selected from
O, S, and NR.sup.2, Y is selected from OH and N(R.sup.2).sub.2, X
is selected from O, S, and NR.sup.2; and each R.sup.2 is
independently H, alkyl or aryl; and tautomers thereof, e) compounds
having a structure represented by Formula (VI): ##STR00055##
wherein W and X are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched or
unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; each Z is independently present or absent and, if
present, is independently selected from one or more halogen atoms,
--CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; U is --O--, --S--, --NR.sup.2-- or
--S(O).sub.g-- where g is 1 or 2; wherein each R.sup.2 is
independently H, alkyl or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is
independently alkyl or aryl, optionally substituted with one or
more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2; and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are
each independently carbon or nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e
are each independently carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d,
and e is O, with the proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e
is nitrogen, and Z is not connected directly to nitrogen or oxygen;
and tautomers thereof, f) compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (VII): ##STR00056## wherein X and Y are each
independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or N(R.sup.2).sub.2; Z is present or
absent and, if present, is selected from one or more halogen atoms,
--CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl, wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is independently alkyl or aryl,
optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2;
and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are each independently carbon or
nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e are each independently
carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d, and e is O, with the
proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e is nitrogen, and Z is
not connected directly to nitrogen or oxygen; and tautomers
thereof, and g) compounds having a structure represented by Formula
(VIII): ##STR00057## wherein W, X, and Y are each independently O,
S, NR.sup.2 or N(R.sup.2).sub.2; T is --CONR.sup.2--,
--C(NR.sup.2)NH--, --C(NOR.sup.2)NH--, --C(N--NR.sup.2)NH--,
--C(SR.sup.2)N--, or --NHC(O)--; A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10
branched or unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; each Z is independently present or absent and, if
present, is independently selected from one or more halogen atoms,
--CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is independently alkyl or aryl,
optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2;
and tautomers thereof.
2. The compound according to claim 1, wherein the 5-member
heterocyclic ring is a substituted or unsubstituted triazole.
3. The compound according to claim 1, wherein-XR.sup.1 is
--SCH.sub.3 or --OCH.sub.3.
4. The compound according to claim 1 wherein, in Formula (I): a) X
and W are each independently O or S; b) Y is OH or NH.sub.2; c) T
is --C(NH)NH--, --NHC(O)--, --C(SCH.sub.3)N--, --C(NOH)NH--,
--C(N--NH.sub.2)NH--, or --CONH; d) each R.sup.2 on the barbiturate
ring is independently H or CH.sub.3; e) A is phenyl, branched
cycloalkyl, or unbranched cycloalkyl; and f) Z, if present, is
phenyl or CF.sub.3.
5. The compound according to claim 1, wherein, in Formula (III), f
is --S(O).sub.2--.
6. The compound according to claim 1 wherein, in Formula (IV), f is
--NH--, --C(O)-- or --C(--O(CH.sub.2).sub.2O--)--.
7. The compound according to claim 6, wherein X on the fused ring
structure is O.
8. The compound according to claim 1 wherein, in Formula (V), each
R.sup.2 is H.
9. The compound according to claim 1 wherein, in Formula (VI), U is
--O-- or --NH--, and the 5-member heterocyclic ring is
triazole.
10. The compound according to claim 1 wherein, in Formula (VII),
the unfused 5-member heterocyclic ring is triazole.
11. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound having a
structure represented by any of Formulae (I), and (III)-(VIII); a
tautomer of any of Formulae (I), and (III)-(VIII), or a combination
thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
12. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 11, which is
formulated for controlled or extended release of the compound or
combination thereof.
13. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 11, wherein
the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is selected from the group
consisting of water or saline, a solvent, a dispersing agent, a
coating, a surfactant, a preservative, an emulsion, an alcohol, a
polyol, and an isotonic agent.
14. A method for reducing uric acid levels in blood or serum of a
subject, or preventing elevation of uric acid levels in blood or
serum of a subject, comprising administering to a subject in need
thereof a compound having a structure represented by any of
Formulae (I), and (III)-(VIII)); a tautomer of any of Formulae (I),
and (III)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, in an amount effective
to reduce blood or serum uric acid levels.
15. The method according to claim 14, wherein administering the
compound treats or prevents a disorder of uric acid metabolism
caused by, or associated with, hyperuricemia.
16. The method of claim 14, wherein the disorder of uric acid
metabolism is selected from the group consisting of gout,
hyperuricemia, tumor lysis syndrome, kidney disease, arthritis,
kidney stones, kidney failure, urolithiasis, plumbism,
hyperparathyroidism, psoriasis, inborn genetic errors of
metabolism, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, sarcoidosis, cardiovascular
disease, atherosclerosis, and disorders of uric acid metabolism
associated with transplantation of blood, bone marrow or solid
organs.
17. The method according to claim 14, wherein a daily dose of about
20 to about 1,500 mg/m.sup.2/day is administered.
18. The method according to claim 14, wherein the compound or
combination thereof is administered by injection, infusion, or oral
administration.
19. The method according to claim 18, wherein the compound or
combination thereof is administered by intravenous infusion or
bolus injection.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser.
No. 16/928,623, filed on Jul. 14, 2020, which is a continuation of
U.S. application Ser. No. 16/310,921, filed on Dec. 18, 2018, which
is the National Phase entry of International Application No.
PCT/US2017/038522, filed on Jun. 21, 2017, which claims priority to
U.S. Provisional Appln. Ser. No. 62/356,685, filed on Jun. 30,
2016, and to U.S. Provisional Appln. Ser. No. 62/358,669, filed on
Jul. 6, 2016, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by
reference in their entireties.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and
methods for reducing uric acid in blood or serum of a subject
employing bifunctional and monofunctional compounds as active
agents.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Gout afflicts more than 8 million U.S. subjects, and is
associated with chronic elevation of uric acid (UA) in blood. The
incidence of this condition has doubled in the past ten years. When
UA exceeds solubility limits, it forms crystals that settle into
joints and kidney, causing severe pain, destructive arthritis, and
kidney failure. Treatment for chronic gout entails extended--if not
lifelong--therapy focused on reducing UA production or increasing
its excretion. The standard-of-care for initial therapy of gout is
allopurinol, a drug that inhibits xanthine oxidase (XO), a key
production enzyme. Launched in 2009, Uloric.RTM. (febuxostat;
Takeda), has similar activity as an XO inhibitor with somewhat
higher efficacy and improved safety. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
are used as initial therapy in more than 90% of gout patients;
nonetheless, the therapeutic target is achieved in less than
one-third of patients, the drugs have multiple side effects, and
hypersensitivity (especially to allopurinol) is common. Given that
most patients do not actually respond, the continued use of
ineffective treatment administered over many months in order to
determine the low percentage of patients who might respond
represents an important burden to patients as well as substantial
costs to global healthcare systems, Moreover, the high proportion
of failures causes many patients to become non-compliant with
therapy and thus at increased risk for development of chronic
complications of gout, especially destructive arthritis and renal
insufficiency.
[0004] Since 2000, rapid advances in the biology of proteins known
as transporters have presented an array of new drug targets. The
enzyme URAT1 is a high capacity renal transporter that reabsorbs
most of the UA that is initially filtered into the urine from the
blood by the kidney. Inhibitors of certain urate transporters may
prevent such reabsorption and thereby increase UA excretion.
Several drugs are now known to inhibit URAT1, including
benzbromarone (approved but withdrawn in the US by Sanofi in 2003),
and lesinurad (Zurampic.RTM., AstraZeneca), which was approved in
the U.S. and EU in 2016.
[0005] These drugs are all mono-functional. That is, they inhibit
only one of the two equilibrium paths that reduce the levels of UA
in blood (i.e., decreased production or increased excretion).
Allopurinol is an example of a drug that decreases UA production by
inhibiting xanthine oxidase, but it has no effect on renal
excretion. As expected, allopurinol does not affect the activity of
URAT1 or other renal urate transporters. Benzbromarone and
lesinurad increase UA excretion (i.e., they promote uricosuria)
primarily via inhibition of URAT1, but these agents have no effect
on UA production, since they have no substantial effect on xanthine
oxidase. Since xanthine oxidase inhibition is the principal,
preferred, and primary 1.sup.st-line form of treatment for
hyperuricemia, agents that promote uricosuria are used second-line
and are commonly employed only in combination with xanthine oxidase
inhibitors rather than as single-agents.
[0006] Non-sedating 5-carboxanilide derivatives of barbiturates,
including merbarone (5-(N-phenylcarboxamido)-2-thio-barbituric
acid), have been evaluated as potential cytotoxic anticancer drugs.
Subsequently, it was discovered that clinical treatment with
merbarone was associated with a marked reduction of UA levels in
blood. Despite these discoveries, the cytotoxic activity of
merbarone completely precluded its use as a treatment for a chronic
lifelong disorder of UA metabolism, since the safety of such use
(primarily its genotoxicity) posed a serious risk to other aspects
of human health. Such clinical utility would only be possible if
the genotoxic activity could be chemically dissociated and
eliminated from the hypouricemic activity. The inventors have since
described a number of non-genotoxic hypouricemic derivatives of
merbarone.
[0007] There exists a compelling need for new drugs than can reduce
UA levels in blood and provide better treatment for patients
afflicted by gout. Reduction in UA is universally acknowledged as
beneficial for patients with gout and other hyperuricemic
disorders, and such reduction is directly linked to patient
benefit. Reduced serum UA is accepted by international drug
regulatory agencies (e.g., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
[FDA], the European Medicines Agency [EMA], etc.) as an endpoint
for commercial drug approval in these diseases. As previously
noted, drugs that can overcome the limited clinical activity of
xanthine oxidase inhibitors are available or are currently being
investigated, but only as "add-ons" for combination use. The
approval of lesinurad [Zurampic.RTM.] is the most recent example.
The present invention relates to new compounds that can provide
alternatives to current therapy for elevated UA levels and
treatment of disorders of UA metabolism such as gout. Certain of
these compounds have the particular advantage of bifunctional
activity (i.e., decreasing UA production by inhibiting xanthine
oxidase and increasing UA excretion by inhibiting a renal urate
transporter), making them suitable for use as initial therapy and
as single agents rather than "add-on" therapies. In addition,
certain of the compounds have reduced toxicity compared to prior
art drugs such as merbarone.
SUMMARY
[0008] In a first aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (I) are provided:
##STR00001##
wherein [0009] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0010] T is --CONR.sup.2--, --C(NR.sup.2)NH--,
--C(NOR.sup.2)NH--, --C(N--NR.sup.2)NH--, --C(SR.sup.2)N--, or
--NHC(O)--; [0011] A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched or
unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; [0012] each Z is independently present or absent
and, if present, is independently selected from one or more halogen
atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sub.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is independently alkyl or aryl,
optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2;
and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are each independently carbon or
nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e are each independently
carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d, and e is O, with the
proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e is nitrogen, and Z is
not connected directly to nitrogen or oxygen.
[0013] In a second aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (II) are provided:
##STR00002##
wherein [0014] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0015] A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched
or unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; [0016] each Z is independently present or absent
and, if present, is independently selected from one or more halogen
atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein each R.sup.1 is C1-C8 branched or
unbranched alkyl, optionally substituted with Z; wherein each
R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is
independently alkyl or aryl, optionally substituted with one or
more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2; and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are
each independently carbon or nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e
are each independently carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d,
and e is O, with the proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e
is nitrogen, and Z is not connected directly to nitrogen or
oxygen.
[0017] In a third aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (III) are provided:
##STR00003##
wherein [0018] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0019] each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or
aryl; and [0020] f is divalent --CR.sup.2--, --C(O)--, --SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.g-- where g is 1 or 2, --N(R').sub.2--; or
--C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO--)-- where n=2-3.
[0021] In a fourth aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (IV) are provided:
##STR00004##
wherein [0022] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0023] each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or
aryl; and [0024] f is divalent --CR.sup.2--, --C(O)--,
--S(O).sub.g-- where g is 1 or 2, --NR.sup.2--; or
--C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO--)-- where n is 2-3.
[0025] In a fifth aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (V) are provided:
##STR00005##
wherein
[0026] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; and
[0027] each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or aryl.
[0028] In a sixth aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (VI) are provided:
##STR00006##
wherein [0029] W and X are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0030] A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched
or unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; [0031] each Z is independently present or absent
and, if present, is independently selected from one or more halogen
atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; [0032] U is --O--, --S--, --NR.sup.2-- or
--S(O).sub.g-- where g is 1 or 2; wherein each R.sup.2 is
independently H, alkyl or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is
independently alkyl or aryl, optionally substituted with one or
more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2; and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are
each independently carbon or nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e
are each independently carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d,
and e is O, with the proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e
is nitrogen, and Z is not connected directly to nitrogen or
oxygen.
[0033] In a seventh aspect, compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (VII) are provided:
##STR00007##
wherein [0034] X and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0035] Z is present or absent and, if present, is
selected from one or more halogen atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3,
--OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2, --S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is
1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2,
--OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2, --CON(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2, --SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl, wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is independently alkyl or aryl,
optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2;
and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are each independently carbon or
nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e are each independently
carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d, and e is O, with the
proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e is nitrogen, and Z is
not connected directly to nitrogen or oxygen.
[0036] In an eighth aspect, compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (VIII) are provided:
##STR00008##
wherein [0037] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0038] T is --CONR.sup.2--, --C(NR.sup.2)NH--,
--C(NOR.sup.2)NH--, --C(N--NR.sup.2)NH--, --C(SR.sup.2)N--, or
--NHC(O)--; [0039] A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched or
unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; [0040] each Z is independently present or absent
and, if present, is independently selected from one or more halogen
atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is independently alkyl or aryl,
optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms or
OR.sup.2.
[0041] A further aspect relates to methods for reducing uric acid
levels in blood or serum of a subject, or preventing elevation of
uric acid levels in blood or serum of a subject, comprising
administering a compound having a structure represented by Formula
(I), Formula (II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V),
Formula (VI), Formula (VII), Formula (VIII), or a combination
thereof, to a subject in need thereof in an amount effective to
reduce blood or serum uric acid levels or prevent elevation of
blood or serum uric acid levels. In a modification of this
embodiment, the methods comprise administering a compound according
to a specific embodiment of the compounds of Formula (I), Formula
(II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V), Formula (VI),
Formula (VII), Formula (VIII,) or a combination thereof, as
described above, to a subject in need thereof in an amount
effective to reduce blood or serum uric acid levels or prevent
elevation of blood or serum uric acid levels.
[0042] In certain embodiments of these methods, a compound having a
structure represented by Formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III),
Formula (IV), Formula (V), Formula (VI), Formula (VII), Formula
(VIII), or a combination thereof, is administered to a subject with
gout, hyperuricemia, kidney disease, arthritis, kidney stones,
kidney failure, urolithiasis, plumbism, hyperparathyroidism,
psoriasis, inborn genetic errors of metabolism (including but not
limited to Lesch-Nyhan syndrome), sarcoidosis, cardiovascular
disease (including but not limited to atherosclerosis), or who is
undergoing transplantation of blood, bone marrow or solid organs to
reduce uric acid levels.
[0043] A further aspect relates to methods for treating a disorder
of uric acid metabolism associated with or caused by elevated uric
acid in blood or serum comprising administering to a subject in
need thereof a compound having a structure represented by Formula
(I), Formula (II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V),
Formula (VI), Formula (VII), Formula (VIII), or a combination
thereof, in an amount effective to reduce blood or serum uric acid
levels or prevent elevation of blood or serum uric acid levels,
thereby treating the disorder of uric acid metabolism. One such
embodiment relates to methods for treating a disorder of uric acid
metabolism associated with or caused by elevated uric acid in blood
or serum comprising administering to the subject a compound
according to a specific embodiment of the compounds of Formula (I),
Formula (II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V), Formula
(VI), Formula (VII), Formula (VIII), or a combination, as described
above.
[0044] A further aspect of the invention provides pharmaceutical
compositions comprising a compound having a structure represented
by Formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula
(V), Formula (VI), Formula (VII), Formula (VIII), or a combination
thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In a specific
embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises a compound
according to a specific embodiment of the compounds of Formula (I),
Formula (II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V), Formula
(VI), Formula (VII), Formula (VIII), or a combination thereof, as
described above.
[0045] A further aspect provides methods for synthesizing the
compounds discussed above, as discussed in more detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0046] FIG. 1 illustrates a general scheme for synthesis of
compounds described herein.
[0047] FIG. 2 illustrates a general scheme for synthesis of bridged
compounds.
[0048] FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative general scheme for
synthesis of compounds.
[0049] FIG. 4 illustrates a general scheme for synthesis of
compounds containing a hydroxamic acid in place of the heterocyclic
ring.
[0050] FIG. 5 illustrates a general scheme for synthesis of
compounds containing a heterocycle fused onto the A ring.
[0051] FIG. 6 illustrates a general scheme for synthesis of
compounds containing a substituent on X of the barbiturate
ring.
[0052] FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative general scheme for
synthesis of compounds containing a substituent on X of the
barbiturate ring.
[0053] FIG. 8 illustrates a further alternative general scheme for
synthesis of compounds containing a substituent on X of the
barbiturate ring.
[0054] FIG. 9 illustrates an alternative general scheme for
synthesis of bridged compounds.
[0055] FIG. 10 illustrates a general scheme for synthesis of
compounds containing a triazole heterocyclic ring.
[0056] FIG. 11 illustrates alternative general schemes for
synthesis of the A ring of the compounds.
[0057] FIG. 12 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.a), as described in
Example 1.
[0058] FIG. 13 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.l), as described in
Example 2.
[0059] FIG. 14 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.b), as described in
Example 3.
[0060] FIG. 15 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.c), as described in
Example 4.
[0061] FIG. 16 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (VI.sub.a), as described in
Example 5.
[0062] FIG. 17 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.d), as described in
Example 6.
[0063] FIG. 18 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.e), as described in
Example 7.
[0064] FIG. 19 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (V.sub.a), as described in
Example 8.
[0065] FIG. 20 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (VI.sub.b), as described in
Example 9.
[0066] FIG. 21 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (IV.sub.a), as described in
Example 10.
[0067] FIG. 22 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (VI.sub.c), as described in
Example 11.
[0068] FIG. 23 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.f), as described in
Example 12.
[0069] FIG. 24 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (II.sub.a), as described in
Example 13.
[0070] FIG. 25 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.g), as described in
Example 14.
[0071] FIG. 26 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (II.sub.b), as described in
Example 15.
[0072] FIG. 27 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (VII.sub.a), as described in
Example 16.
[0073] FIG. 28 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.h), as described in
Example 17.
[0074] FIG. 29 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (IV.sub.b), as described in
Example 18.
[0075] FIG. 30 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.m), as described in
Example 19.
[0076] FIG. 31 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (III.sub.a), as described in
Example 20.
[0077] FIG. 32 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.n), as described in
Example 21.
[0078] FIG. 33 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.i), as described in
Example 22.
[0079] FIG. 34 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.j), as described in
Example 23.
[0080] FIG. 35 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.k), as described in
Example 24.
[0081] FIG. 36 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (II.sub.c), as described in
Example 25.
[0082] FIG. 37 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (VIII.sub.a), as described in
Example 26.
[0083] FIG. 38 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (VIII.sub.b), as described in
Example 27.
[0084] FIG. 39 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (IV.sub.c), as described in
Example 28.
[0085] FIG. 40 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (II.sub.g), as described in
Example 29.
[0086] FIG. 41 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (II.sub.d), as described in
Example 30.
[0087] FIG. 42 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (II.sub.e), as described in
Example 31.
[0088] FIG. 43 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (II.sub.h), as described in
Example 32.
[0089] FIG. 44 illustrates a synthesis scheme for a compound having
a structure represented by Formula (II.sub.f), as described in
Example 33.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0090] Before describing several exemplary embodiments provided
herein, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to
the details of construction or process steps set forth in the
following description. The invention is capable of other
embodiments and of being practiced or being carried out in various
ways.
[0091] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment,"
"certain embodiments," "one or more embodiments" or "an embodiment"
means that a particular feature, structure, material, or
characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is
included in at least one embodiment of the invention. Thus, the
appearances of the phrases such as "in one or more embodiments,"
"in certain embodiments," "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment"
in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily
referring to the same embodiment of the invention. Furthermore, the
particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics may
be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0092] As used herein, the term "bifunctional" with respect to
disclosed compounds means that the compound inhibits both a renal
transporter, including but not limited to URAT1, and xanthine
oxidase. The potency of inhibition of either target may vary, but
in general an IC50 of less than about 100 .mu.M for both xanthine
oxidase and a renal transporter such as URAT1 is considered
bifunctional. An IC50 of less than about 50 .mu.M for both xanthine
oxidase and URAT1 is considered a particularly active bifunctional
compound, and an IC50 of less than 10 .mu.M is considered a highly
potent bifunctional compound.
[0093] As used herein, the term "monofunctional" with respect to
disclosed compounds means that the compound inhibits an enzyme in
the uric acid metabolic pathway involved in uric acid excretion
that is either a renal transporter, including but not limited to
URAT1, or an enzyme involved in uric acid production, including but
not limited to xanthine oxidase, but not both. The potency of
inhibition of single target may vary, but in general an IC50 of
greater than about 100 .mu.M for one of xanthine oxidase or URAT1,
and an IC50 of less than about 100 .mu.M for the other of xanthine
oxidase or URAT1, is considered monofunctional. An IC50 of less
than about 50 .mu.M for one of xanthine oxidase or URAT1, and an
IC50 of greater than about 100 .mu.M for the other of xanthine
oxidase or URAT1, is considered a particularly active
monofunctional compound. An TC50 of less than about 10 .mu.M for
one of xanthine oxidase or URAT1, and an IC50 of greater than about
100 .mu.M for the other of xanthine oxidase or URAT1, is considered
a highly potent monofunctional compound.
[0094] As used herein, the term "treatment" refers to reducing
elevated uric acid levels in blood or serum, preferably by reducing
levels to the normal, low-normal or sub-normal range, with an
overall goal of relieving symptoms and/or preventing recurrences of
active disease. For example, a typical "therapeutic target" for
treatment of elevated serum uric acid is a level .ltoreq.6.0 mg/dL.
"Elevated" uric acid levels generally refer above-normal uric acid
levels, as long-term elevated levels can result in conditions that
require additional treatment.
[0095] As used herein, the term "preventing" elevation of uric acid
levels in blood or serum refers to maintaining normal or
therapeutically acceptable uric acid levels in blood or serum in a
subject who would otherwise experience an increase in uric acid
levels, with an overall goal of preventing development or
recurrence of symptoms and/or preventing recurrences of active
disease. It will be appreciated that prevention of elevation of
uric acid levels is a goal of the long-term maintenance therapy
discussed below, as well as certain short-term conditions.
[0096] The numbering of the positions on the barbiturate ring used
herein follows the convention of Warrell (U.S. Pat. No. 4,880,811).
It is also to be understood that although the compounds disclosed
herein are generally illustrated by specific chemical structures,
the disclosure of the compounds is intended to include their
tautomers. Representative examples of tautomers in the barbiturate
ring include the structures depicted below, as well as any
additional tautomers on the substituents of Formula (I), Formula
(II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V), Formula (VI),
Formula (VII), or Formula (VIII):
##STR00009##
[0097] The compounds described herein meet certain needs in the
therapeutic field of reduction of uric acid levels in blood and
treatment of disorders of uric acid metabolism that are associated
with, or caused by, elevated uric acid levels in blood or serum.
Certain of the compounds are potent monofunctional inhibitors of
URAT1 or xanthine oxidase. Certain of the compounds are
bifunctional inhibitors of both URAT1 and xanthine oxidase.
[0098] The improved biological activity profile of the compounds of
the invention and their potency make these compounds useful new
drugs for reducing uric acid levels in blood, and for treating
disorders of uric acid metabolism that are associated with, or
caused by, elevated uric acid levels in blood or serum, including
gout. Of particular significance is the advantage that the
bifunctional compounds can be used effectively as monotherapy for
reducing uric acid levels in blood, for treating or preventing
disorders of uric acid metabolism, and specifically for treating
gout.
[0099] In a first aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (I) are provided:
##STR00010##
wherein [0100] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0101] T is --CONR.sup.2--, --C(NR.sup.2)NH--,
--C(NOR.sup.2)NH--, --C(N--NR.sup.2)NH--, --C(SR.sup.2)N--, or
--NHC(O)--; [0102] A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched or
unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; [0103] each Z is independently present or absent
and, if present, is independently selected from one or more halogen
atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is independently alkyl or aryl,
optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2;
and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are each independently carbon or
nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e are each independently
carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d, and e is O, with the
proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e is nitrogen, and Z is
not connected directly to nitrogen or oxygen.
[0104] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (I) is a compound wherein T is
--CONR.sup.2--.
[0105] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (I) is a compound wherein the 5-member
heterocyclic ring is a substituted or unsubstituted triazole, or a
substituted or unsubstituted oxadiazole.
[0106] Specific examples of compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (I) include the following:
[0107] 1. A compound wherein the 5-member heterocyclic ring is
unsubstituted triazole. Representative examples of such compounds
include: [0108] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(N.dbd.NH)NH--; a is C; b is CH; c and d are N; e is NH, and
tautomers thereof, such as a structure represented by Formula
(I.sub.a):
[0108] ##STR00011## [0109] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(SCH.sub.3).dbd.N--; a is C; b is CH; c and d are N; e is NH,
and tautomers thereof, such as a structure represented by Formula
(I.sub.b):
[0109] ##STR00012## [0110] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(NOH)NH--; a is C; b is CH; c and d are N; e is NH, and
tautomers thereof, such as a structure represented by Formula
(I.sub.c):
[0110] ##STR00013## [0111] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(NNH.sub.2)NH--; is C; b is CH; c and d are N; e is NH, and
tautomers thereof, such as a structure represented by Formula
(I.sub.d):
[0111] ##STR00014## [0112] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(O)NH--; both R.sup.2 are methyl (CH.sub.3); a is C; b is CH; C;
c and d are N; e is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (I.sub.c):
[0112] ##STR00015## [0113] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(NH)NH--; both R.sup.2 are methyl (CH.sub.3); a is C; b is CH; c
and d are N; e is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (I.sub.f):
[0113] ##STR00016## [0114] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(O)NH--; R.sup.2 on the 3-position nitrogen is methyl
(CH.sub.3); R.sup.2 on the 1-position nitrogen is H; a is C; b is
CH; c and d are N; e is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a
structure represented by Formula (I.sub.g):
[0114] ##STR00017## [0115] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(NH)NH--; R.sup.2 on the 3-position nitrogen is methyl
(CH.sub.3); R.sup.2 on the 1-position nitrogen is H; a is C; b is
CH; c and d are N; e is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a
structure represented by Formula (I.sub.h):
[0115] ##STR00018## [0116] The compound wherein A is unbranched
cycloalkyl; T is --C(O)NH--; a is C; b is CH; c is NH; d and e are
N, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure represented by
Formula (I.sub.i):
[0116] ##STR00019## [0117] The compound wherein A is branched
cycloalkyl; T is --C(O)NH--; a is C; b is CH; c is NH; d and e are
N, Z on the cyclohexyl ring is OH, and tautomers thereof, such as a
structure represented by Formula (Ij):
[0117] ##STR00020## [0118] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--C(O)NH--; Y is NH.sub.2; a is C; b is CH; c is NH; d and e are N,
and tautomers thereof, such as a structure represented by Formula
(I.sub.k):
##STR00021##
[0118] and [0119] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is
--NHC(O)--; a is C; b is CH; c and d are N; e is NH, and tautomers
thereof, such as a structure represented by Formula (I.sub.l):
##STR00022##
[0120] 2. A compound wherein the 5-member heterocyclic ring is
substituted triazole. Representative examples of such compounds
include: [0121] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is --C(O)NH--;
X is S; W is o; a is C; b is CH; c and d are N; e is NH; Z is
phenyl on the triazole ring, and tautomers thereof, such as a
structure represented by Formula (I.sub.m):
##STR00023##
[0122] 3. A compound wherein the 5-member heterocyclic ring is
substituted oxadiazole. Representative examples of such compounds
include: [0123] The compound wherein A is phenyl, T is --C(O)NH--;
a and c are C; b and e are N; d is o; Z on the 5-member
heterocyclic ring is CF.sub.3, and tautomers thereof, such as a
structure represented by Formula (I):
##STR00024##
[0124] In a second aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (II) are provided:
##STR00025##
wherein [0125] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0126] A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched
or unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; [0127] each Z is independently present or absent
and, if present, is independently selected from one or more halogen
atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein each R.sup.1 is C1-C8 branched or
unbranched alkyl, optionally substituted with Z; wherein each
R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is
independently alkyl or aryl, optionally substituted with one or
more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2; and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are
each independently carbon or nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e
are each independently carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d,
and e is O, with the proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e
is nitrogen, and Z is not connected directly to nitrogen or
oxygen.
[0128] In one or more embodiments, the 5-member heterocyclic ring
of the compound having a structure represented by Formula (II) is a
substituted or unsubstituted triazole.
[0129] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (II) is a compound wherein R.sup.1 is
--CH.sub.3.
[0130] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (II) is a compound wherein --XR.sup.1 is
--SCH.sub.3 or --OCH.sub.3.
[0131] Specific examples of compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (II) include the following:
[0132] 1. A compound wherein the 5-member heterocyclic ring is an
unsubstituted triazole. Representative examples of such compounds
include: [0133] The compound wherein A is phenyl; X is S; R.sup.1
and R.sup.2 are methyl (CH.sub.3); a is C; b is CH; c and d are N;
e is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure represented by
Formula (II.sub.a):
[0133] ##STR00026## [0134] The compound wherein A is phenyl; X is
O; R.sup.1 is methyl (CH.sub.3); R.sup.2 is H; a is C; b is CH; c
and d are N; e is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (II.sub.b):
[0134] ##STR00027## [0135] The compound wherein A is phenyl; X is
S; R.sup.1 is methyl (CH.sub.3); R.sup.2 is H; a is C; b is CH; d
and e are N; c is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (II.sub.c):
[0135] ##STR00028## [0136] The compound wherein A is phenyl; X is
S; R.sup.1 is --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2; R.sup.2 is H; a is C; b is CH; d
and e are N; c is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (II.sub.d):
[0136] ##STR00029## [0137] The compound wherein A is heteroaryl; X
is S; R.sup.1 is -methyl (CH.sub.3); R.sup.2 is H; a is C; b is CH;
d and e are N; c is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (II.sub.e):
[0137] ##STR00030## [0138] The compound wherein A is cycloalkyl; X
is S; R.sup.1 is -methyl (CH.sub.3); R.sup.2 is H; a is C; b is CH;
d and e are N; c is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (II.sub.f):
##STR00031##
[0139] 2. A compound wherein the 5-member heterocyclic ring is a
substituted triazole. Representative examples of such compounds
include: [0140] The compound wherein A is phenyl; X is S; R.sup.1
is methyl (CH.sub.3); R.sup.2 is H; a is C; b is C(CH3); d and e
are N; c is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (II.sub.g):
[0140] ##STR00032## [0141] The compound wherein A is phenyl; X is
O; R.sup.1 is methyl (CH.sub.3); R.sup.2 is H; a is C; b is C(CH3);
d and e are N; c is NH, and tautomers thereof, such as a structure
represented by Formula (II.sub.h):
##STR00033##
[0142] In a third aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (III) are provided:
##STR00034##
wherein
[0143] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2;
[0144] each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or aryl; and
f is divalent --CR.sup.2--, --C(O)--, --SR.sup.2, --S(O).sub.g--
where g is 1 or 2, --NR.sub.2--, or --O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO-- where
n=2-3.
[0145] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (III) is a compound wherein f is
--S(O).sub.g--.
[0146] Specific examples of compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (III) include the following:
[0147] 1. A compound wherein X is O, R.sup.2 is H, and f is
--S(O).sub.2--, such as the compound having a structure represented
by Formula (III.sub.a) and tautomers thereof:
##STR00035##
[0148] In a fourth aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (IV) are provided:
##STR00036##
wherein
[0149] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2;
[0150] each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or aryl; and
f is divalent --CR.sup.2--, --C(O)--, --S(O).sub.g-- where g is 1
or 2, --NR.sup.2--; or --C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO--)-- where
n=2-3.
[0151] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (IV) is a compound wherein f is --NH--,
--C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO--)-- where n=2-3, or --C(O)--.
[0152] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (IV) is a compound wherein f is --NH--,
--C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO--)-- or --C(O)--, and X on the fused ring
structure is O.
[0153] Specific examples of compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (IV) include the following:
[0154] 1. A compound wherein f is --NH (i.e., the fused ring
structure is benzodiazole). Representative examples of such
compounds include: [0155] The compound wherein X on the fused ring
structure is O, such as a structure represented by a Formula having
a structure represented by Formula (IV.sub.a), and tautomers
thereof:
##STR00037##
[0156] 2. A compound wherein f is --CO-- or
--C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO--)-- (i.e., the fused ring structure is
benzopyrrolidine). Representative examples of such compounds
include: [0157] The compound wherein f is --C(O)-- and X on the
fused ring structure is O, such as the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (IV.sub.b), and tautomers thereof:
[0157] ##STR00038## [0158] The compound wherein f is
--C(--O(CR.sup.2).sub.nO--)-- and X on the fused ring structure is
O, such as the compound having a structure represented by Formula
(IV.sub.c), and tautomers thereof:
##STR00039##
[0159] In a fifth aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (V) are provided:
##STR00040##
wherein
[0160] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; and
each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl or aryl.
[0161] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (V) is a compound wherein each R.sup.2 is
H.
[0162] Specific examples of compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (V) include the following:
[0163] 1. A compound wherein each R.sup.2 is H, X is O and W is O,
such as the compound having a structure represented by Formula
(V.sub.a), and tautomers thereof:
##STR00041##
[0164] In a sixth aspect, compounds having a structure represented
by Formula (VI) are provided:
##STR00042##
wherein [0165] W and X are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0166] A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched
or unbranched cycloalkyl, C7-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; [0167] each Z is independently present or absent
and, if present, is independently selected from one or more halogen
atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; [0168] U is --O--, --S-- --NR.sup.2-- or
--S(O).sub.g-- where g is 1 or 2; wherein each R.sup.2 is
independently H, alkyl or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is
independently alkyl or aryl, optionally substituted with one or
more halogen atoms or OR.sup.2; and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are
each independently carbon or nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e
are each independently carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d,
and e is O, with the proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e
is nitrogen, and Z is not connected directly to nitrogen or
oxygen.
[0169] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (VI) is a compound wherein U is --O-- or
--NH--.
[0170] In one or more embodiments, the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (VI) is a compound wherein the 5-member
heterocyclic ring is triazole.
[0171] Specific examples of compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (VI) include the following:
[0172] 1. A compound wherein the 5-member heterocyclic ring is
triazole and U is O. Representative examples of such compounds
include: [0173] The compound wherein X and W are O, such as the
compound having a structure represented by Formula (VI.sub.a), and
tautomers thereof.
##STR00043##
[0174] 2. A compound wherein the 5-member heterocyclic ring is
triazole and U is --NH--. Representative examples of such compounds
include: [0175] The compound wherein R.sup.2 on both nitrogens of
the barbiturate ring is --H, such as a structure represented by
Formula (VI.sub.b), and tautomers thereof:
##STR00044##
[0175] and [0176] The compound wherein R.sup.2 on both nitrogens of
the barbiturate ring is --CH.sub.3, such as a structure represented
by Formula (VI.sub.c), and tautomers thereof:
##STR00045##
[0177] In a seventh aspect, compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (VII) are provided:
##STR00046##
wherein [0178] X and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0179] Z is present or absent and, if present, is
selected from one or more halogen atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3,
--OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2, --S(O).sub.gR.sup.3 where g is
1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2,
--OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2, --CON(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2, --SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl, wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; and wherein a, b, c, d, and e are each independently
carbon or nitrogen, or four of a, b, c, d, and e are each
independently carbon or nitrogen and one of a, b, c, d, and e is O,
with the proviso that at least one of a, b, c, d and e is nitrogen,
and Z is not connected directly to nitrogen or oxygen.
[0180] In one or more specific embodiments, the compound having a
structure represented by Formula (VII) is a compound wherein the
unfused 5-member heterocyclic ring is triazole.
[0181] Specific examples of compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (VII) include the following:
[0182] 1. A compound wherein the unfused 5-member heterocyclic ring
is triazole and each R.sup.2 is H. Representative examples of such
compounds include: [0183] The compound wherein a is C; b is CH; c
and d are N and e is NH, such as the compound having a structure
represented by Formula (VII.sub.a), and tautomers thereof:
##STR00047##
[0184] In an eighth aspect, compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (VIII) are provided:
##STR00048##
wherein [0185] W, X, and Y are each independently O, S, NR.sup.2 or
N(R.sup.2).sub.2; [0186] T is --CONR.sup.2--, --C(NR.sup.2)NH--,
--C(NOR.sup.2)NH--, --C(N--NR.sup.2)NH--, --C(SR.sup.2)N--, or
--NHC(O)--; [0187] A is phenyl, heteroaryl, C5-C10 branched or
unbranched cycloalkyl, C6-C10 bicycloalkyl or C5-C10
spirocycloalkyl; [0188] each Z is independently present or absent
and, if present, is independently selected from one or more halogen
atoms, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --OR.sup.2, --C(O)R.sup.2, SR.sup.2,
--S(O).sub.fR.sup.3 where f is 1 or 2, --N(R.sup.2).sub.2,
--NO.sub.2, --CO.sub.2R.sup.2, --OCO.sub.2R.sup.3, OC(O)R.sup.2,
--CON(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2C(O)R.sup.2,
--SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --NR.sup.2SO.sub.2R.sup.3,
--NR.sup.2SO.sub.2N(R.sup.2).sub.2 or
--NR.sup.2C(O)N(R.sup.2).sub.2, --C(O)NHOR.sup.2, alkyl, aryl,
alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein each R.sup.2 is independently H, alkyl
or aryl; wherein each R.sup.3 is independently alkyl or aryl,
optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms or
OR.sup.2.
[0189] In one or more specific embodiments, the compound having a
structure represented by Formula (VIII) is a compound wherein Z is
--C(O)NHOR.sup.2.
[0190] Specific examples of compounds having a structure
represented by Formula (VIII) include the following:
[0191] 1. A compound wherein Z is --C(O)NHOR.sup.2. Representative
examples of such compounds include: [0192] The compound wherein A
is phenyl, such as the compound having a structure represented by
Formula (VIIIa), and tautomers thereof:
##STR00049##
[0192] and [0193] The compound wherein A is heteroaryl (for example
pyridine), such as the compound having a structure represented by
Formula (VIII.sub.b), and tautomers thereof:
##STR00050##
[0194] As disclosed herein, reference to compounds having a
structure represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a
combination thereof, is intended to include all compounds falling
within the generic structure, as well as the specific embodiments
described and their tautomers.
[0195] The compounds disclosed herein can be synthesized various
general procedures, as depicted in FIGS. 1-11. In general the
various synthetic routes center on the coupling of a substituted
phenyl, heterocyclic, cycloalkyl or spirocyclic A ring with an
appropriately substituted barbiturate ring. Several different
coupling agents can be employed in this process and the general
procedures are described below in "General Procedure 1" or "General
Procedure 2". Many of the compounds can be made as illustrated in
FIG. 1, if the appropriately substituted nitro or amino ring A is
known in the art. Variations to this sequence of steps are shown in
FIGS. 2-11. The syntheses of certain bridged systems are
illustrated in FIG. 2. This process requires the introduction of a
ketene thio acetyl, wherein the sulfur substituents can then be
displaced with various amines, like ring A containing an amino
group, followed by a substituted hydrazine or hydroxylamine.
Subsequent ring closure is accomplished by known procedures. FIG. 3
depicts another possible route to make certain of the compounds.
This process centers on construction of the barbiturate ring at the
end of the synthesis via treatment of a substituted malonate with a
substituted urea or thiourea. FIG. 4 relates to synthesis of
compounds that contain a hydroxamic acid in place of the
heterocyclic ring. The process involves addition of a compound
containing an ester on the A ring. This ester is then readily
converted to a hydroxamic acid after coupling to the barbiturate
ring via known procedures. FIG. 5 depicts the synthesis of
compounds that contain a fused heterocycle on the A ring. In
general the fused heterocycle is prepared with an amino group on
the A ring and then it is coupled to the barbiturate ring as
described above. FIGS. 6-8 depict methods of synthesis that result
in compounds containing a substituent on X of the barbiturate ring.
FIG. 6 is the most straightforward way of making such compounds, as
it generally follows the sequence depicted in FIG. 1. However, this
method involves a subsequent last step, which involves alkylation
of the X group. This is only possible if R.sup.2 is an alkyl group,
and separation of the various possible isomers obtained may be
necessary. The synthesis outlined in FIG. 7 is more direct in that
it ensures that the R.sup.2 group is attached to the barbiturate
ring. This process involves the introduction of the R.sup.2 group
early in the synthesis, first by condensation of malonate to an
appropriately substituted urea, followed by alkylation, which again
is conducted with an alkyl halide (i.e., R.sup.2 is alkyl). In
certain cases, a protecting group may be necessary depending on the
nature of the substituents. In another case the R.sup.2 group on
the X can be introduced in the earliest part of the synthesis. It
can be intact on the substituted urea or thiourea. This would allow
for compounds that contain an aryl or heterocyclic aryl group on X.
This is depicted in FIG. 8 and involves the condensation of the
R.sup.2 substituted urea or thiourea with malonate. The subsequent
barbiturate ring is then coupled to the appropriate amino A ring
compound to produce the desired product. FIG. 9 depicts another
variation of synthesis of the bridged compounds described in FIG.
2. It involves formation of a hydrazine A ring first, followed by
condensation with methyl 4,6-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxylate.
Workup not only provides the cyclized bridged ring system, but also
oxidizes the position adjacent to the two nitrogens on the
pyrimidine ring. FIG. 10 depicts methods for forming the triazole
heterocyclic ring when it is not known in the art. Addition of
azide to an amino containing A ring can be accomplished via a
variety of methods which all involve the addition of azide to the
acetylene. Protecting groups as illustrated in the figure may be
necessary. Sometimes the acetylene containing A ring may not be
known in the art, so it needs to be synthesized. This can be
accomplished via a variety of methods as illustrated in FIG. 11.
Treatment of the corresponding aldehyde of the ring A compound with
1-diazo-1-((dimethylperoxy)(oxo)-.lamda..sup.4-phosphanyl)propan-2-one,
which is known in the art, or Sonogashira reaction on the halide of
a ring A compound would produce the corresponding acetylenic A ring
containing compound. Subsequent addition of azide to the acetylene
would produce the triazole. This can then be coupled by the methods
described above to produce the desired targeted compound.
[0196] In one aspect, the invention provides methods for reducing
uric acid levels in the blood or serum of a subject comprising
administering a compound having a structure represented by any of
Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, to the subject in an
amount effective to reduce blood or serum uric acid levels. It is
to be understood that all such methods for reducing uric acid
levels correspond to a compound having a structure represented by
any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, for use in
medicine as well as a compound having a structure represented by
any of Formulae (I)-(VII), or a combination thereof, for use in the
treatment of elevated uric acid levels. Typically, the compound
having a structure represented by, or a combination thereof, will
be administered when the level of uric acid in the blood of the
subject is elevated, i.e., in the upper range of normal or above
normal levels. One skilled in the art would further recognize that
continued administration after normal uric acid levels are achieved
is also contemplated in order to maintain uric acid levels within
the normal range and to reduce the overall body burden of uric acid
that may have occurred due to previously sustained hyperuricemia.
Accordingly, methods for preventing elevation of uric acid levels
in blood or serum are also an aspect of the invention. It is to be
understood that all such methods for preventing elevation of uric
acid levels correspond to a compound having a structure represented
by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, for
therapeutic use as well as a compound having a structure
represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination
thereof, for prevention of elevated uric acid levels.
[0197] Normal uric acid levels in blood are generally in the range
of 4.3 mg/dL to 8.0 mg/dL. In certain embodiments, a compound
having a structure represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a
combination thereof, is administered to a subject with a blood uric
acid level of at least about 6 mg/dL. Administration may continue
until a blood uric acid level of about 6.0 mg/dL or less is
reached; however, it is generally considered to be beneficial to
maintain uric acid levels below this target in patients with
disorders of uric acid metabolism.
[0198] In certain embodiments, the invention provides methods of
treating a disorder of uric acid metabolism caused by, or
associated with, elevated uric acid levels in blood or serum
(hyperuricemia). The method of treating such disorders comprises
administering a compound having a structure represented by any of
Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, to a subject in need
thereof in an amount effective to reduce serum uric acid levels,
thereby treating the disorder of uric acid metabolism in the
subject. These disorders are associated with, or caused by,
elevated uric acid levels in blood or serum which are in the upper
range of normal or above normal, and include gout, hyperuricemia,
kidney disease, arthritis, kidney stones, kidney failure,
urolithiasis, plumbism, hyperparathyroidism, psoriasis, inborn
genetic errors of metabolism (including but not limited to
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome), sarcoidosis, cardiovascular disease
(including but not limited to atherosclerosis), and transplantation
of blood, bone marrow or solid organs. These drugs are particularly
useful for treating gout and kidney disease (including acute uric
acid nephropathy, chronic urate nephropathy, and uric acid
nephrolithiasis). In addition, treatment of some cancers with
chemotherapy leads to the release of large amounts of uric acid
into the blood, which can damage the kidneys. Chemotherapy-induced
hyperuricemia, particularly the disorder known as "tumor lysis
syndrome," may also be treated, prevented or ameliorated according
to the methods of the invention. Administration of a compound
having a structure represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a
combination thereof, to a subject with hyperuricemia, such as a
subject suffering from gout, kidney disease, or a risk of inducing
elevated uric acid levels due to chemotherapy, treats, prevents or
ameliorates these disorders by reducing uric acid levels in blood,
or preventing or controlling their level of increase. In specific
embodiments, the disorder of uric acid metabolism treated by
administration of a compound having a structure represented by any
of Formulae (I)-(VIII), a combination thereof, is gout. It is to be
understood that all such methods for treating disorders of uric
acid metabolism caused by, or associated with, elevated uric acid
levels in blood or serum (hyperuricemia) correspond to a compound
having a structure represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a
combination thereof, for therapeutic use as well as a compound
having a structure represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a
combination thereof, for treatment of disorders of uric acid
metabolism caused by, or associated with, elevated uric acid levels
in blood or serum.
[0199] The dose of a compound having a structure represented by any
of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, administered to
the subject may be any dose sufficient to achieve a desired
reduction in uric acid levels in blood or serum over the
time-course of administration. In certain embodiments, a daily dose
of about 20 to about 1,500 mg/m.sup.2/day is administered. In other
embodiments, a daily dose of about 20 to about 500 mg/m.sup.2/day,
about 20 to about 250 mg/m.sup.2/day, about 20 to about 150
mg/m.sup.2/day or about 20 to about 100 mg/m.sup.2/day is
administered. In other embodiments, a daily dose of about 50 to
about 1,500 mg/m.sup.2/day is administered. In other embodiments, a
daily dose of about 50 to about 500 mg/m.sup.2/day, about 50 to
about 150 mg/m.sup.2/day, about 50 to about 100 mg/m.sup.2/day, or
about 20 to about 100 mg/m.sup.2/day is administered.
[0200] In certain embodiments of any of the foregoing methods, a
compound having a structure represented by any of Formulae
(I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, is administered to the
subject parenterally, intraperitoneally, intravenously,
intranasally, intrarectally, or orally. Particularly useful routes
of administration include injection, infusion, or oral
administration. The amount of the drug administered per dose is an
amount sufficient to achieve a reduction in uric acid levels in
blood or serum, to prevent elevation of uric acid levels in blood
or serum, or to treat or prevent a disorder of uric acid metabolism
over the course of therapy. One skilled in the art will recognize
that individualization of dosage based on a patient's body
composition or his/her hypouricemic response to treatment may be
medically necessary or desirable.
[0201] The drug(s) may be administered to the subject either
intermittently or continuously over a period of time in order to
achieve the desired reduction in uric acid levels in blood or
serum, or to treat a disorder of uric acid metabolism. For example,
doses may be administered intermittently several times per day,
daily, once, twice or three times per week, or at monthly
intervals. In a specific example, a compound having a structure
represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination
thereof, may be administered to the subject by continuous
intravenous infusion over 24 hours for about five days.
Alternatively, a compound having a structure represented by any of
Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, may be administered
to the subject by intravenous infusion over about 1 hour to about 5
hours for about five consecutive days. In a specific example, a
compound having a structure represented by any of Formulae
(I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, may be administered to the
subject by intramuscular injection or by intravenous infusion over
about 10 minutes for about five consecutive days. In further
specific embodiments, a compound having a structure represented by
any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, may be
administered to the subject by daily bolus injections for about
five days. The period of time of administration in any of the
foregoing protocols may be modified to achieve the desired
reduction in uric acid levels, including about 2 days, about 3
days, about 4 days, about one week or about two weeks of
administration, or for longer periods in repeated treatment cycles,
and these treatments may be repeated at intervals of every two to
every 10 weeks.
[0202] In addition to continuous intravenous infusion or bolus
intravenous or subcutaneous injection, a compound having a
structure represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a
combination thereof, may be administered to the subject orally. In
this embodiment, an oral dose in amounts as described above may be
administered in one, two, three or four administrations per day for
1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days to achieve the desired reduction in uric acid
levels. In further embodiments, the oral dose as described above
may be administered once per day, or in one, two, three or four
administrations per day for one week or two weeks, to achieve the
desired reduction in uric acid levels.
[0203] It will be appreciated that a subject in need of reduced
levels of uric acid in blood or serum, or in need of treatment of a
disorder of uric acid metabolism, will be treated more aggressively
initially to achieve the desired reduction in uric acid levels.
Following initial therapy and reduction of uric acid levels to
normal or sub-normal levels, the subject may be further treated
over a period of time, or over a lifetime, to maintain normal or
sub-normal levels of uric acid in blood or serum and prevent
elevation of uric acid levels subsequent to the initial treatment.
The maintenance or preventive protocol may comprise reduced dosages
and/or less frequent administration of a compound having a
structure represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a
combination thereof, as necessary or desired to maintain normal or
sub-normal uric acid levels in blood or serum. For example, in a
maintenance protocol the drug(s) may be administered daily, weekly,
monthly, or intermittently as uric acid levels rise between
treatment periods. Such maintenance protocols will serve to
maintain normal or sub-normal uric acid levels for a prolonged
period of time and reduce the subject's lifetime risk of developing
a disorder of uric acid metabolism caused by, or associated with,
prolonged hyperuricemia. The initial reduction of uric acid levels
from above normal or high normal to normal or sub-normal, and
maintenance of normal or sub-normal uric acid levels are both
features included in treatment of a disorder of uric acid
metabolism. It is anticipated that in certain embodiments, a
typical patient will require daily treatment of varying duration,
and that such daily treatment may be provided intermittently for
life or for extended periods.
[0204] In certain embodiments of any of the foregoing methods,
blood or serum uric acid levels of the subject are reduced by at
least 25% compared to uric acid levels prior to administration of a
compound having a structure represented by any of Formulae
(I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof. In certain further
embodiments, blood or serum uric acid levels of the subject are
reduced by 50% or more compared to levels prior to administration.
In a specific embodiment, uric acid levels are reduced by about 75%
even at daily doses of 500 mg/m.sup.2/day or less.
[0205] In a second aspect of the invention methods are provided for
treating a disorder of uric acid metabolism associated with, or
caused by, elevated uric acid in blood or serum comprising
administering to a subject in need thereof a compound having a
structure represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a
combination thereof, in an amount effective to reduce blood or
serum uric acid levels, thereby treating the disorder of uric acid
metabolism. Specific embodiments of the methods for treating a
disorder of uric acid metabolism relating to dosing, routes of
administration, initial therapy and maintenance therapy are as
described above for reducing uric acid levels in blood or serum.
The initial reduction in uric acid levels is typically rapid, and
often occurs within 1-3 days. Upon reduction in uric acid levels to
normal or sub-normal levels, continued maintenance or preventive
therapy results in a detectable improvement in at least one symptom
of elevated uric acid, for example reduced inflammation, reduced
pain, slowing of development of deformities, reduced development of
kidney stones, prevention of tumor lysis syndrome, stabilization in
cognition or other manifestations of inborn metabolic disorders, or
improvement in (or reduction of actual or risk for) cardiovascular
disease. One skilled in the art will recognize that prevention of
recurrent symptoms of disease due to recurrence of elevated serum
uric acid levels, thereby necessitating extended treatment, would
be highly desirable to maximize patient benefit.
[0206] In embodiments corresponding to the foregoing methods, the
invention relates to use of a compound disclosed herein, or a
combination thereof, for reducing uric acid levels in blood or
serum of a subject in need thereof, preventing elevation of uric
acid levels in blood or serum of a subject, or treating a disorder
of uric acid metabolism caused by, or associated with,
hyperuricemia. Each of the methods of treatment or prevention
disclosed, including routes of administration, dosage and compounds
administered, are also applicable to such uses of the
compounds.
[0207] A further aspect of the invention provides a pharmaceutical
composition comprising a compound having a structure represented by
any of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, and a
pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In certain embodiments of the
pharmaceutical compositions, the composition is formulated as a
solution or tablet. Solutions or dispersions of the drug(s) can be
prepared in water or saline. In certain embodiments of the
pharmaceutical compositions, the pharmaceutically acceptable
carrier is one or more component selected from the group consisting
of one or more of a solvent, a dispersing agent, a coating (e.g.,
lecithin), a surfactant (e.g., hydroxypropylcellulose), a
preservative (e.g., paraben, phenol, thimerosal, sorbic acid,
chlorobutanol), an emulsion, an alcohol (e.g., ethanol), a polyol
(e.g., glycerol, propylene glycol), and an isotonic agent (e.g.,
sugars, sodium chloride).
[0208] In certain embodiments of the foregoing pharmaceutical
compositions, the composition is formulated for controlled release
of the compound having a structure represented by any of Formulae
(I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof. In certain embodiments of the
foregoing methods, a compound having a structure represented by any
of Formulae (I)-(VIII), or a combination thereof, is administered
in a form for controlled release. The controlled release
compositions may include pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or
excipients which cause release of the active ingredient more slowly
or which extend the duration of its action within the body.
Examples of controlled release compositions include
pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients which delay
absorption of the active ingredient (e.g., aluminum monostearate,
gelatin, natural or synthetic hydrophilic gums). Alternatively,
controlled release of the pharmaceutical composition may employ a
device such as a pump, implant or transdermal patch.
[0209] In certain embodiments of the foregoing pharmaceutical
compositions, the composition is formulated for improved oral
bioavailability or extended release in the body. For example,
microemulsions, particle size reduction and complexation
technologies may be used to improve dissolution rates or
equilibrium solubilities of the compounds. Other suitable chemical
and physical means for improving oral bioavailability or extended
release will also be known to those skilled in the art.
EXAMPLES
[0210] General Procedure for carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) Coupling
(General Procedure 1): To a stirring solution of amine (1 eq) in
anhydrous DMSO (1.0 M) was added 1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (1.5 eq)
at rt, under inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was stirred
for 20 min at rt. In a separate flask containing barbituric acid (1
eq) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (0.30 M), then heated to
55.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (1.6 eq) was added and stirred for 15 min
at 55.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from the amine in DMSO
was added to the stirring suspension, then heated to 80.degree. C.
until complete consumption of the starting materials were observed
via LCMS (1-20 h). The reaction mixture was cooled to rt, then
acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the precipitate formed was isolated,
then triturated with water, MeOH, followed by acetonitrile.
[0211] General Procedure for Triphosgene coupling (General
Procedure 2): 2-(Methylthio)pyrimidine-4,6-diol (2 eq) was added to
a stirring solution of sodium tert-butoxide (2.0 eq) dissolved in
DMSO (0.2 M) at rt for 5 min. In a separate flask, amine was
dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (0.8 M), to this solution was added
triphosgene (0.33 eq) in one-portion. The suspension was stirred
vigorously for 2 min at rt, then iPr.sub.2NEt (2 eq) was added. The
suspension was stirred vigorously at rt for 2 min. Freshly prepared
solution of sodium 6-hydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-olate in
DMSO was added to the suspension in one-portion. The reaction was
stirred at 90.degree. C. for 30 min, until complete consumption of
starting material observed via LCMS. The reaction mixture was
loaded directly on C18 column and purified via reverse-phase
chromatography.
Example I: Preparation of
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-6-hydroxy-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydr-
opyrimidine-5-carboximidamide (11, Formula (I.sub.a), with
Reference to FIG. 12)
[0212]
5-((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenylamino)(methylthio)methylene)pyri-
midine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione (PA6) (48 mg, 0.140 mmol) was added a
solution of 7.0 M NH.sub.3 in methanol (1.0 mL) at rt. The reaction
was sealed and heated to 60.degree. C., until complete consumption
of the starting material was observed via LCMS (20 h). The reaction
mixture was allowed to cool to rt, the precipitate formed was
filtered and washed with acetonitrile, then the solid was
lyophilized to yield the product (11) as an off-white solid (39 mg,
99.5% purity, 89% yield).
[0213] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6+DCl in D.sub.2O) .delta. 8.49
(s, 1H), 7.92-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.28 (m, 2H).
[0214] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=314.09; R.sub.T=0.93 min;
purity=99.5%.
[0215] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 2: Preparation of
4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-N-(2,4,6-trioxohexahydropyrimidin-5-yl)benzamid-
e (12, Formula (I.sub.1), with Reference to FIG. 13)
[0216] Step One. Diethyl
2-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)benzamido)malonate (PA7).
4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)benzoic acid (76 mg, 0.41 mmol, prepared
as described, in: Jin, T.; Kamijo, S.; Yamamoto, Y. Eur. J. Org.
Chem. 2004, 3789-3791), 2-amino-diethyl malonate HCl salt (106 mg,
0.48 mmol) and HATU (183 mg, 0.483 mmol) was sequentially added
into DMF (2 mL), iPr.sub.2NEt (156 mg, 1.2 mmol) was added to the
mixture and the reaction was stirred at rt for 1 h. The reaction
mixture poured into water (20 mL) and the product was extracted
with EtOAc (20 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (20 mL)
and brine (10 mL), dried over MgSO.sub.4, then concentrated in
vacuo. The product was purified via ISCO (0% to 10% MeOH in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) to yield the product (120 mg, 86% yield).
[0217] Step Two.
4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-N-(2,4,6-trioxohexahydropyrimidin-5-yl)benzamid-
e (12). Diethyl 2-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)benzamido)malonate
(PA7) (356 mg, 1.03 mmol) and urea (50 mg, 0.82 mmol) dissolved in
MeOH (10 mL). To the solution was added NaOMe (0.55 mL, 30% in
MeOH). The mixture was refluxed overnight. To the reaction was
added formic acid until neutral. The solvent was removed in vacuo
and the crude was dissolved in DMSO (2 mL). The crude product was
purified via ISCO (C18, 5 to 100% acetonitrile in water, with an
ammonium formate buffer 10 mM, over 15 CV gradient) to yield the
product (12) as an off-white solid (62.0 mg, 97.7% purity, 19.2%
yield), after lyophilization.
[0218] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl.sub.3+DCl in D.sub.2O) .delta.
8.52 (s, 1H), 8.06-7.99 (m, 4H).
[0219] LCMS: m/z [M-H].sup.-=315.10; R.sub.T=0.74 min;
purity=97.7%.
[0220] HPLC conditions: Column: XTerra RP18, 3.5 .mu.m,
3.0.times.50 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.3 min, 5% to 100% B in 4.5
minutes; 100% B for 2.2 minute; 1 mL/min; 7 min run. Eluent A:
Milli-Q H.sub.2O+0.1% Formic Acid; Eluent B: Acetonitrile+0.1%
Formic Acid.
Example 3: Preparation of
5-(((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)(methylthio)methylene)pyrimidi-
ne-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione (Formula (I.sub.b), with Reference to
FIG. 14)
[0221] Step One.
5-(Bis(methylthio)methylene)pyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione
(PA5). A mixture of barbituric acid (2.5 g, 21.4 mmol,),
triethylamine (4.3 g, 42.7 mmol), and carbon disulfide (1.6 g, 21.4
mmol) was allowed to stir at rt until complete consumption of the
starting material was observed via LCMS (0.5 h). The resulting
reaction mixture was cooled in an ice-bath, iodomethane (6.1 g,
42.7 mmol) was added in one-portion, the reaction was then allowed
to warm up to rt over 3 h. The reaction mixture was poured into
water (150 mL) with rapid stirring, then allowed to stand for 1 h.
The precipitate formed was filtered, washed with water and acetone.
The precipitate was collected and dried under high vacuum to yield
the product as a yellow solid (750 mg, 15.1% yield).
[0222] Step Two.
5-(((4-(1H-1,2,3-Triazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)(methylthio)methylene)pyrimidi-
ne-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione (13). A mixture of PA5 (76.9 mg, 0.331
mmol) and XX (53 mg, 0.331 mmol) in anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (5 mL)
was sealed in a microwave vessel and heated to 100.degree. C. for
30 min, complete consumption of the starting material was observed
via LCMS. Evaporate the solvent in vacuo and dissolved the crude in
DMSO. ISCO purification (C18, 10 mM AmF in water/MeCN) was
performed to yield the product (13) as a solid (49 mg, 95.6%
purity, 43% yield), after lyophilization.
[0223] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) .delta. 8.41 (s, 1H), 7.96 (d,
J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (dd, J=8.5, 2.6 Hz, 2H), 2.09 (s, 3H).
[0224] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=343.08; R.sub.T=3.29 min;
purity=95.6%.
[0225] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 4: Preparation of
(E)-N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-N'-hydroxy-2,4,6-trioxohexahydro--
pyrimidine-5-carboximidamide (14, Formula (I.sub.c), with Reference
to FIG. 15)
[0226]
5-(((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)(methylthio)methylene)py-
rimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione 13 (180 mg, 0.60 mmol) and
hydroxylamine (400 uL, 6.0 mmol, 50% in water) were added into
1,4-dioxane (10 mL). The reaction was heated to 100.degree. C. for
30 min. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the crude mixture was
dissolved in DMSO (2 mL). The crude product was purified via ISCO
(C18, 5 to 100% acetonitrile in water, with an ammonium formate
buffer 10 mM, over 15 CV) to yield the product (14) as a yellow
solid (41 mg, 94.0% purity, 24% yield), after lyophilization.
[0227] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=328.07; R.sub.T=2.90 min.
[0228] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 5: Preparation of
3-((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)isoxazolo[5,4-d]pyrimidine-4,6(-
5H,7H)-dione (16, Formula (VI.sub.a), with Reference to FIG.
16)
[0229] Compound 14 (100 mg, 0.30 mmol) and DMFDMA (108 mg, 0.92
mmol) was added into anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (6 mL). The reaction
mixture was heated up at 50.degree. C. After 30 min, another
portion of DMFDMA (108 mg, 0.92 mmol) was added to the reaction
mixture. Reaction was stirred at the same temperature for an
additional 30 min. The solvent was removed and the crude product
was dissolved in DMSO (2 mL) and purified via Prep HPLC separation
(0 to 100% acetonitrile in water with 10 mM ammonium formate
buffer, over 10 min) to yield the product (16) as a white solid (24
mg, 99.5% purity, 28% yield), after lyophilization.
[0230] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, d.sup.6-DMSO+DCl) .delta. 8.29 (s,
1H), 7.84 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H).
[0231] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=310.11; R.sub.T=3.23 min;
purity=99.5%
[0232] HPLC conditions: Waters XTerra RP18 3.5 .mu.m, 3.0.times.50
mm; hold 5% B for 1.0 minute, 5% to 95% B in 5.0 minutes, then hold
5% B for 1.0 minute, run time=7.0 min; Eluents: A=0.1% HCO.sub.2H
in water; B=0.1% HCO.sub.2H in MeCN.
Example 6: Preparation of
(E)-N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2,4,6-trioxohexahydropyrimidine-5-
-carbohydrazonamide (17, Formula (I.sub.d), with Reference to FIG.
17)
[0233] Compound 13 (100 mg, 0.33 mmol) and hydrazine hydrate
solution (165 .mu.L, 3.3 mmol, 55% in H.sub.2O) was added into
1,4-dioxane (10 mL, dry) sequentially. The reaction was heated to
105.degree. C. for 30 min. The precipitate was filtered to yield
the product (17) as a beige solid (180 mg, 96.8% purity, 83%
yield).
[0234] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, d.sup.6-DMSO+DCl In D.sub.2O) .delta.
10.68 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (d, J=8.6
Hz, 2H),
[0235] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=327.22; R.sub.T=2.50 min;
purity=96.8%.
[0236] HPLC conditions: Waters XTerra RP18 3.5 .mu.m, 3.0.times.50
mm; hold 5% B for 1.0 minute, 5% to 95% B in 5.0 minutes, then hold
5% B for 1.0 minute, run time=7.0 min; Eluents: A=0.1% HCO.sub.2H
in water; B=0.1% HCO.sub.2H in MeCN.
Example 7: Preparation of
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-6-hydroxy-1,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,-
3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (19, Formula (I.sub.c), with
Reference to FIG. 18)
[0237] Compound 19 was synthesized following general procedure 1.
To a stirring solution of XX (27 mg, 0.169 mmol) in anhydrous DMSO
(170 .mu.L) was added 1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (41 mg, 0.254 mmol)
was added at rt, under inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was
stirred for 20 min at rt. In a separate flask containing
1,3-dimethylbarbituric acid (23 mg, 0.169 mmol) was added anhydrous
1,4-dioxane (506 .mu.L), then heated to 50.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (37
.mu.L, 0.27 mmol) was added and stirred for 15 min at 50.degree. C.
The isocyanate generated from XX in DMSO was added to the stirring
suspension, then heated to 80.degree. C. until complete consumption
of the starting materials were observed via LCMS (1 h). The
reaction mixture was cooled to rt, then acidified with 6M HCl (aq),
the precipitate formed was isolated, then triturated with MeOH,
followed by acetonitrile, to yield the product (19) as an off-white
solid (5.6 mg, 97.8% purity, 4% yield).
[0238] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 8.29 (s, 1H), 7.88
(s, 2H), 7.66 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 3/24 (s. 6H).
[0239] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=343.57; R.sub.T=2.51 min;
purity=97.8%.
[0240] HPLC conditions: Column: XTerra RP18, 3.5 .mu.m,
3.0.times.50 mm; Gradient: 5% to 100% B in 2.5 minutes; 100% B for
1 minute; 1 mL/min; 4 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+0.1%
Formic Acid; Eluent B: Acetonitrile+0.1% Formic Acid.
Example 8: Preparation of
6-hydroxy-N-(4-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,-
4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (20, Formula (V.sub.a), with
Reference to FIG. 19)
[0241] Step One. 4-Chloro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-6-amine
(PA17). Hydrazine hydrate solution (295 .mu.L, 5.21 mmol, 55% in
H.sub.2O) was added dropwise to a stirring suspension of
2-amino-4,6-dichloropyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde (1.00 g, 5.21 mmol)
and triethylamine (835 mL, 5.99 mmol) in THF (21 mL) and H.sub.2O
(2.1 mL) at rt. The reaction was allowed to stir for 4 h, then
concentrated. The residue was added H.sub.2O, the precipitate was
washed with water, then collected and dried under high vacuum to
yield the product as a yellow solid (765 mg, 87% yield).
[0242] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.12
(s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 1H).
[0243] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=169.98; R.sub.T=0.79 min.
[0244] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0245] Step Two. 6-amino-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ol (PA18).
4-Chloro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-6-amine (PA17) (365 mg, 2.16
mmol) was added 2M NaOH (5.7 mL), the mixture was heated to
80.degree. C. overnight. The reaction mixture was then cooled to
rt, and concentrated HCl was added to adjust the pH to 5.
Precipitate formed was filtered, washed with water, then dried
under high vacuum to yield the product as a white solid (205 mg,
>99% purity, 94% yield).
[0246] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 10.46 (s, 1H), 7.75
(s, 1H), 6.47 (s, 2H).
[0247] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=152.19; R.sub.T=0.46 min;
purity=>99%.
[0248] HPLC conditions: Column: XTerra RP18, 3.5 .mu.m,
3.0.times.50 mm; Gradient: 5% to 100% B in 2.5 minutes; 100% B for
1 minute; 1 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+0.1% Formic Acid;
Eluent B: Acetonitrile+0.1% Formic Acid.
[0249] Step Three.
6-hydroxy-N-(4-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,-
4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (20). To a stirring solution
of PA18 (205 mg, 1.36 mmol) in anhydrous DMSO (1.4 mL) was added
1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (331 mg, 2.04 mmol) was added at rt, under
inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was stirred for 20 min at
rt. In a separate flask containing barbituric acid (174 mg. 1.36
mmol) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (4.5 mL), then heated to
50.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (303 .mu.L, 2.18 mmol) was added and
stirred for 15 min at 50.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from
PA18 in DMSO was added to the stirring suspension, then heated to
80.degree. C. until complete consumption of the starting materials
were observed via LCMS (20 h). The reaction mixture was cooled to
rt, then acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the precipitate formed was
isolated, then triturated with H.sub.2O, MeOH, followed by
acetonitrile, to yield the product (20) as a brown solid (49 mg,
99.8% purity, 12% yield).
[0250] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6+DCl in D.sub.2O) .delta. 7.29
(s, 1H).
[0251] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=306.52; R.sub.T=1.61 min;
purity=99.8%.
[0252] HPLC conditions: Column: XTerra RP18, 3.5 .mu.m,
3.0.times.50 mm; Gradient: 5% to 100% B in 2.5 minutes; 100% B for
1 minute; 1 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+0.1% Formic Acid;
Eluent B: Acetonitrile+0.1% Formic Acid.
Example 9: Preparation of
3-((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine-4-
,6(5H,7H)-dione (21, Formula (VI.sub.b), with Reference to FIG.
20)
[0253] Compound 17 (70 mg, 0.21 mmol) and HCl (2 mL, 4 N in water)
was mixed and reflux for 1 hour, until LCMS showed complete
consumption of starting material. The precipitate was filtered to
yield the product (21) as a white solid (53 mg, 98.9% purity, 87%
yield), after drying under high vacuum.
[0254] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, d.sup.6-DMSO+DCl) .delta. 8.16 (s,
1H), 7.74 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.52 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H),
[0255] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=309.23; R.sub.T=3.23 min;
purity=98.9%.
[0256] HPLC conditions: Waters XTerra RP18 3.5 .mu.m, 3.0.times.50
mm; hold 5% B for 1.0 minute, 5% to 95% B in 5.0 minutes, then hold
5% B for 1.0 minute, run time=7.0 min; Eluents: A=0.1% HCO.sub.2H
in water; B=0.1% HCO.sub.2H in MeCN.
Example 10: Preparation of
6-hydroxy-2,4-dioxo-N-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-1,2,3,-
4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (22, Formula (IV.sub.a), with
Reference to FIG. 21)
[0257] To a solution of 5-aminobenzoimidazolone (100 mg, 0.67
mmole) in dry DMSO (1.0 mL) at rt under nitrogen was added CDI (163
mg, 1.01 mmol) in one portion. The reaction mixture was stirred at
rt for 2 h. This isocyanate intermediate was used as such in the
next step.
[0258] In a separate flask, to a suspension of barbituric acid (94
mg, 0.74 mmol) in anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (1.0 mL) at 55.degree. C.
was added triethylamine (101 mg, 1.01 mmol) and reaction mixture
stirred at 55.degree. C. for 20 min, then the above isocyanate
intermediate (solution in DMSO) was added. The resulting reaction
mixture was heated at 80.degree. C. for 2 h. Reaction mixture
cooled to 0.degree. C., precipitate formed was filtered, washed
with water, dried under high vacuum, triturated with ether to
provide the crude product as a light grey powder. Crude product was
purified via ISCO (C18, 0 to 30% acetonitrile in water with
ammonium bicarbonate buffer 10.0 mM over 20 CV gradient) to yield
the product (22) as a white solid (96 mg, 99.2% purity, 47%
yield).
[0259] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 11.78 (s, 1H), 10.32
(d, J=68.9 Hz, 1H), 9.58-9.28 (m, 2H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.03 (s, 2H),
6.72 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 2H).
[0260] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=304.15; R.sub.T=0.89 min;
purity=99.2%.
[0261] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 11: Preparation of
3-((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-5,7-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d-
]pyrimidine-4,6(5H,7H)-dione (23, Formula (VI.sub.c), with
Reference to FIG. 22)
[0262] Step One.
5-(bis(methylthio)methylene)-1,3-dimethylpyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trion-
e (PA19). To a solution of 1,3-dimethylbarbituric acid (2.00 g,
12.81 mmol) and Et.sub.3N (3.75 mL, 26.90 mmol), in DMSO (8.5 mL),
was added CS.sub.2 (1.55 mL, 25.86 mmol). The resulting solution
was stirred 2.5 h at rt before addition of Mel (1.60 mL, 25.70
mmol). After 3 h at rt, the reaction was stopped
[0263] The reaction was poured into H.sub.2O and extracted twice
with AcOEt. The combined organic phases were washed with H.sub.2O
(.times.3), dried over MgSO.sub.4, then concentrated to dryness.
The residue was triturated with diethyl ether and the solid was
filtrated to provide the desired compound (1.4 g, >99% purity).
This operation was repeated with the filtrate after concentration
to yield an additional 1.0 g of product (>99% purity), with a
combined mass of 2.4 g (71% yield).
[0264] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) .delta. 3.19 (s, 6H), 2.56 (s,
6H).
[0265] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=261.17; R.sub.T=1.15 min;
purity=>99%.
[0266] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0267] Step Two.
5-(((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)(methylthio)methylene)-1,3-dim-
ethylpyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione (PA20). A mixture of PA19
(488 mg, 1.87 mmol) and aniline XX (300 mg, 1.87 mmol), in dioxane
(12 mL) was heated at 85.degree. C. for 1 h. The solvent was
evaporated in vacuo to provide the product (746 mg, 96% yield, 90%
purity).
[0268] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=373.17; R.sub.T=1.22 min;
purity=90%.
[0269] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0270] Step Three.
(E)-N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2,4,6-trioxohexahydr-
opyrimidine-5-carbohydrazonamide (PA21).
[0271] To a solution of PA21 (125 mg, 0.34 mmol), in dioxane (6
mL), was added the hydrazine (0.215 mL, 3.37 mmol). The reaction
was heated at 100.degree. C. for 30 min. The solvent was evaporated
in vacuo. The crude material was used in the next step assuming
quantitative yield of 119 mg.
[0272] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=357.21; R.sub.T=1.01 min;
purity=85%.
[0273] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0274] Step Four.
3-((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-5,7-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d-
]pyrimidine-4,6(5H,7H)-dione (23). PA21 (119 mg, 0.33 mmol), in an
aqueous solution of 4 M HCl (3 mL), was heated at 100.degree. C.
for 1 h. DMSO was added, the precipitate was and the filtrate was
collected and then concentrated to be purified by reverse phase
chromatography (C18 column=30 g, 0 to 40% CH.sub.3CN in water over
a 10 min gradient) to provide the product (23) as a beige solid (10
mg, 8% yield, >97% purity), after lyophilization.
[0275] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) .delta. 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.20 (s,
1H), 7.75 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 3.36 (s, 3H),
3.19 (s, 3H).
[0276] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=339.18; R.sub.T=1.10 min; purity
>97%.
[0277] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 12: Preparation of
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-6-hydroxy-1,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,-
3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboximidamide (25, Formula (I.sub.f),
with Reference to FIG. 23)
[0278] A solution of PA20 (50 mg, 0.13 mmol), in a solution of
NH.sub.3 (1 mL, 7 M in MeOH) was heated at 50.degree. C. for 4 h.
The reaction was cooled to rt, the precipitate formed was filtered
and collected. The solid was added a mixture of
CH.sub.3CN--H.sub.2O to provide the title compound (25) (19 mg, 42%
yield, >99% purity), after lyophilization.
[0279] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) .delta. 15.13 (br s, 1H), 12.34
(s, 1H), 10.22 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.80
(s, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.18 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 6H).
[0280] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=342.09; R.sub.T=1.22 min; purity
>99%.
[0281] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 13: Preparation of
N-(4-(3H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-(methylthio)-6-o-
xo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (26, Formula (II.sub.a),
with Reference to FIG. 24)
[0282] Step One.
6-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4(3H)-one (PA23). A
mixture of N-methyl thiourea (2.00 g, 22.2 mmol), diethyl malonate
(3.4 mL, 22.2 mmol), and sodium methoxide (10.1 mL, 44.4 mmol, 4.4
M in methanol) was heated to reflux for 3 h. The reaction was then
cooled to 50.degree. C., iodomethane (1.4 mL, 22.2 mmol) was added
in one-portion and allowed to stir for an additional 30 min at the
same temperature. The solid formed was filtered, then collected,
dissolved in water, neutralized with glacial acetic acid. The
precipitate formed was filtered and washed with water to yield the
product as a white solid (2.62 g, >99% purity, 69% yield).
[0283] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 3.31 (s, 1H), 2.52
(s, 1H).
[0284] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=172.84; R.sub.T=0.89 min;
purity=>99%.
[0285] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0286] Step Two.
N-(4-(3H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-(methylthio)-6-o-
xo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (26). Triphosgene (23 mg,
0.0766 mmol) was added to a solution of XX (35 mg, 0.219 mmol) and
iPr.sub.2NEt (114 .mu.L, 0.657 mmol) in anhydrous THF (730 .mu.L),
at 0.degree. C., under inert atmosphere. The reaction was allowed
to stir at 0.degree. C. for 1 h, anhydrous DMF (1.0 mL) was then
added to form a homogenous solution. In a separate flask containing
PA23 (45 mg, 0.263 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous DMF (3.4 mL),
the solution was cooled to 0.degree. C. NaH (11 mg, 0.285 mmol, 60%
dispersed in oil) was added at 0.degree. C., stirred at the same
temperature for 5 min, then allowed to warm up to rt over 30 min.
The isocyanate generated from XX in THF/DMF was added dropwise to
the stirring suspension, the reaction was heated to 60.degree. C.
for 2 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to rt, the solid formed
was filtered and collected. The crude product was purified via
preparative chromatography (C18, 10 to 100% acetonitrile in water
with ammonium formate buffer 10 mM, over 10 min gradient) to yield
the product (26) as a yellow solid (5.5 mg, 96.45 purity, 7%
yield), after lyophilization.
[0287] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 15.48 (s, 1H), 11.77
(s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.74 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 3.49 (s,
3H), 2.63 (s, 3H).
[0288] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=359.17; R.sub.T=1.49 min;
purity=96.4%.
[0289] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 14: Preparation of
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-2,4-dihydroxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihy-
dropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (27, Formula (I.sub.g), with Reference
to FIG. 25)
[0290] Step One. 2,6-Dihydroxy-3-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one (PA24).
To the stirring suspension of N-methyl urea (2.00 g, 27.0 mmol) and
diethyl malonate (4.10 mL, 4.32 mmol) in methanol (11 mL) was
slowly added NaOMe (12.2 mL, 54.0 mmol, 4.4 M in MeOH). The
resulting solution was heated to reflux and stirred overnight (15
h). The reaction mixture was then cooled to room temperature, and
then acidified using an aqueous solution of HCl (6M). The resulting
mixture was concentrated, then added iPrOH, stirred at 40.degree.
C. for 30 min. The precipitate was filtered, washed with minimal
water, then washed with iPrOH, then dried under high vacuum. The
product was obtained as a white solid (4.58 g, 55% purity, 66%
yield).
[0291] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 3.59 (s, 2H), 3.06
(s, 3H).
[0292] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=143.72; R.sub.T=0.22 min;
purity=>99%.
[0293] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0294] Step Two.
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-2,4-dihydroxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihy-
dropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (27). To a stirring solution of XX (39
mg, 0.251 mmol, 97% purity) in anhydrous DMSO (250 .mu.L) was added
1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (61 mg, 0.377 mmol) was added at rt, under
inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was stirred for 20 min at
rt. In a separate flask containing PA24 (71 mg, 0.502 mmol) was
added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (840 .mu.L), then heated to 50.degree.
C. Et.sub.3N (105 mL, 0.753 mmol) was added and stirred for 15 min
at 50.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from XX in DMSO was added
to the stirring suspension, then heated to 80.degree. C. until
complete consumption of the starting materials were observed via
LCMS. After 30 min, the reaction mixture was cooled to rt, then
acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the precipitate formed was isolated,
then triturated with H.sub.2O, MeOH, followed by acetonitrile. The
solid was then lyophilized to remove traces of water to yield the
product (27) as a white solid (45.5 mg, 99.5% purity, 55%
yield).
[0295] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 14.97 (s, 1H), 12.33
(s, 1H), 11.70 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.65
(d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 3.18 (s, 3H).
[0296] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=329.14; R.sub.T=1.18 min;
purity=99.5%.
[0297] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 15: Preparation of
N-(4-(3H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-
pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (28, Formula (II.sub.b), with Reference to
FIG. 26)
[0298] To a stirring solution of XX (73 mg, 0.457 mmol, 97% purity)
in anhydrous DMSO (460 .mu.L) was added 1,1'carbonyldiimidazole
(111 mg, 0.686 mmol) was added at rt, under inert atmosphere. The
resulting solution was stirred for 20 min at rt. In a separate
flask containing 6-hydroxy-2-methoxypyrimidin-4(3H)-one (65 mg,
0.457 mmol) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (1.5 mL), then heated
to 50.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (102 .mu.L, 0.731 mmol) was added and
stirred for 15 min at 50.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from
XX in DMSO was added to the stirring suspension, then heated to
80.degree. C. until complete consumption of the starting materials
were observed via LCMS. After 20 h, the reaction mixture was cooled
to rt, then acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the precipitate formed was
isolated, then triturated with H.sub.2O, MeOH, followed by
acetonitrile. The crude product was purified via ISCO (C18, 0 to
100% acetonitrile in water with ammonium formate buffer 10 mM over
20 CV gradient), after lyophilization, yield the product (28) as a
white solid (4.8 mg, >99% purity, 3% yield).
[0299] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 12.15 (s, 1H), 9.55
(s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.61 (d, J=8.7 Hz,
2H), 3.29 (s, 3H).
[0300] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=328.83; R.sub.T=1.01 min;
purity=>99%
[0301] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 16: Preparation of
2-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-4,6-dihydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrim-
idin-3(2H)-one-ammonia salt (29, Formula (VII.sub.a), with
Reference to FIG. 27)
[0302] To a stirring solution of XX (105 mg, 0.656 mmol) in HCl (6
M in H.sub.2O) was added a solution of NaNO.sub.2 (48 mg, 0.689
mmol) in H.sub.2O (0.1 mL) at 0.degree. C. The reaction was kept at
the same temperature for 1 h. Tin (II) chloride monohydrate (296
mg, 1.31 mmol) dissolved in HCl (6 M in H.sub.2O) was added
dropwise to the reaction mixture at 0.degree. C. The reaction was
then allowed to warm up to rt over 3 h. The reaction mixture was
then basified with 2 M NaOH, then extracted with ethyl acetate and
a mixture of 25% isopropanol in chloroform. The aqueous and organic
fractions were combined, then acidified with HCl (6 M in H.sub.2O),
the precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated
to yield the product PA25 in an aqueous solution.
[0303] Crude hydrazine salt PA25 aqueous solution was added methyl
4,6-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxylate (90 mg, 0.437 mmol) dissolved
in EtOH (2.2 mL). The reaction mixture was added 2 M NaOH (1.1 mL),
then sealed in a pressure vessel and heated to 100.degree. C. for
15 h. The reaction was allowed to cool to rt, then concentrated
under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified via ISCO
(C18, 0 to 100% acetonitrile in water with ammonium formate buffer
10 mM over 20 CV gradient), after lyophilization, yield the product
(29) as an orange solid (14.7 mg, 98.6% purity, 11% yield).
[0304] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 8.34 (s, 1H), 7.87
(dt, J=8.1, 1.6 Hz, 2H), 7.49-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.33 (m, 1H).
[0305] HRMS (ESI+) m/z calculated for
C.sub.13H.sub.13N.sub.8O.sub.3 [M+NH.sub.4].sup.+: 329.11. found:
329.11.
[0306] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=312.0; R.sub.T=1.17 min;
purity=98.6%.
[0307] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 17: Preparation of
N-(4-(3H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-
pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (30, Formula (I.sub.h), with Reference to
FIG. 28)
[0308] Step One.
5-(bis(methylthio)methylene)-1-methylpyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione
(PA26). A mixture of 6-hydroxy-3-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione
(PA24) (2.339 g, 7.04 mmol, 55% purity), triethylamine (2.0 mL,
14.1 mmol), and carbon disulfide (850 .mu.L, 14.1 mmol) was allowed
to stir at rt until complete consumption of PA24 was observed via
LCMS (0.5 h). The resulting reaction mixture was cooled in an
ice-bath, iodomethane (880 .mu.L, 14.1 mmol) was added in
one-portion, the reaction was then allowed to warm up to rt over 20
h. The reaction mixture was poured into a ice-water with rapid
stirring, then allowed to stand for 6 h. The precipitate formed was
filtered, washed with water and diethyl ether. The precipitate was
collected and dried under high vacuum to yield the product as a
yellow solid (97 mg, 6% yield).
[0309] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.55
(s, 6H).
[0310] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=246.93; R.sub.T=0.99 min.
[0311] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0312] Step Two.
(E)-5-((4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenylamino)(methylthio)methylene)-1-met-
hylpyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione (PA27). A mixture of
5-(bis(methylthio)methylene)-1-methylpyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione
(PA26) (22 mg, 0.0894 mmol, 1 eq) and
4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)benzenamine (XX) (14 mg, 0.0894 mmol, 1
eq) in anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (2.2 mL, 0.04 M) was sealed in a
microwave vessel and heated to 100.degree. C., until complete
consumption of the starting material was observed via LCMS (20 h).
The reaction mixture was cooled to rt, then concentrated to yield
the crude product (PA #) as an off-white solid. The crude product
was used without further purification.
[0313] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=358.92; R.sub.T=1.06 min;
purity=>99%.
[0314] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0315] Step Three.
N-(4-(3H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-
pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (30). The crude product, PA27 was added a
solution of 7.0 M NH.sub.3 in methanol (1.0 mL) at rt. The reaction
was sealed and heated to 60.degree. C., until complete consumption
of the starting material was observed via LCMS (20 h). The reaction
mixture was allowed to cool to rt, the precipitate formed was
filtered and washed with acetonitrile, then the solid was
lyophilized to yield the product (30) as an off-white solid (19 mg,
98.8% purity, 66% yield over 2 steps).
[0316] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 12.28 (s, 1H), 10.14
(s, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.42
(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.12 (s, 3H).
[0317] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=328.12; R.sub.T=1.04 min;
purity=98.8%.
[0318] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 18: Preparation of
N-(2,3-dioxoindolin-5-yl)-6-hydroxy-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-
e-5-carboxamide (32, Formula (IV.sub.b), with Reference to FIG.
29)
[0319] To a suspension of 31 (20.5 mg, 0.0570 mmol) in
MeOH/1,4-dioxane (1.1 mL, 1:1 v/v, 0.05 M) was added 6 M HCl (110
.mu.L). The resulting reaction mixture was sealed and heated in the
microwave at 100.degree. C. for 20 min. Acetonitrile (5 mL) was
added, the precipitate formed was filtered, washed with water, and
then acetonitrile to yield the product (32) as a dark red solid
(7.9 mg, 44% yield).
[0320] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-.delta.6+AcOD) .delta. 7.68 (d,
J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=8.4, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J=8.5 Hz,
1H).
[0321] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=317.36; R.sub.T=0.88 min;
purity=>99%.
[0322] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 19: Preparation of
6-hydroxy-4-oxo-N-(4-(4-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-thioxo-1,2-
,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (33, Formula (I.sub.m),
with Reference to FIG. 30)
[0323] Step One. 1-nitro-4-(phenylethynyl)benzene (PA30). To a
round-bottomed flask was added Pd(OAc).sub.2 (21 mg, 0.094 mmol),
PPh.sub.3 (96 mg, 0.366 mmol), CuI (19 mg, 0.100 mmol),
4-iodoaniline (2.0 g, 9.13 mmol) and THF (24 mL). After bubbling
N.sub.2 through the reaction mixture for 5 min, phenylacetylene
(1.20 mL, 10.91 mmol) and Et.sub.3N (6.40 mL, 45.91 mmol) were
added sequentially. The reaction was stirred overnight at rt. After
diluting with sat. NH.sub.4Cl, the mixture was extracted twice with
AcOEt, the combined organic extracts were dried over MgSO.sub.4,
then concentrated to dryness. The residue was triturated with
diethyl ether and the solid was filtrated and collected. This
operation was repeated with the filtrate after concentration, the
solid collected were combined to yield the product (0.69 g, 85%
purity). The remaining residue was purified by combi-flash
chromatography (dry pack, SiO column=80 g, 5% ethyl acetate in
hexanes) to provide the titled compound (0.76 g, 95% purity) of the
title compound was isolated with a combined mass of 1.45 g (93%
yield).
[0324] LCMS: R.sub.T=1.96 min; purity=95%.
[0325] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0326] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 8.23 (d, J=9.0 Hz,
2H), 7.67 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.58-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.37 (m,
3H).
[0327] Step Two. 5-(4-nitrophenyl)-4-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole
(PA31). To a stirred solution of PA30 (690 mg, 3.09 mmol), in DMF
(7.5 mL), was added NaN.sub.3 (230 mg, 3.54 mmol). The resulting
solution was heated at 170.degree. C. for 3.5 h. The reaction
mixture, diluted with H.sub.2O, was extracted twice with AcOEt. The
combined organic phases were washed with H.sub.2O (.times.3) and
then brine before it was dried over MgSO.sub.4, then concentrated
to dryness to yield the product (0.82 g, 99% yield, 96% yield).
[0328] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=267.01; R.sub.T=1.58 min;
purity=96%.
[0329] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0330] Step Three. tert-butyl
5-(4-nitrophenyl)-4-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole-1-carboxylate (PA32).
To a stirred solution of PA31 (400 mg, 1.50 mmol), in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (5 mL), was added a solution of Boc.sub.2O (394
mg, 1.80 mmol), in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (5 mL), followed by addition of
Et.sub.3N (0.25 mL, 1.78 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred
at rt for 2 h. The solvent was evaporated in vacuo. The residue was
purified by combi-flash chromatography (SiO column=40 g, 5% ethyl
acetate in hexanes) to yield the product (530 mg, 96% yield, 97%
purity).
[0331] LCMS: m/z [M-Boc].sup.+=266.94; R.sub.T=1.96 min;
purity=97%.
[0332] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0333] Step Four. tert-butyl
5-(4-aminophenyl)-4-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole-1-carboxylate (PA33).
A suspension of PA32 (223 mg, 0.609 mmol), in EtOH (10 mL), was
treated with Pd/C 10% (100 mg), 15 mL of MeOH was added. The
reaction was fitted with a hydrogen filled balloon and stirred at
rt for 2 h. The reaction was filtered through a Millex syringe
filter. Solvents were evaporated in vacuo to provide the expected
amine (190 mg, 92% yield, >95% purity).
[0334] LCMS: m/z [M-Boc].sup.+=236.99; R.sub.T=1.74 min; purity
>95%.
[0335] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0336] Step Five.
6-hydroxy-4-oxo-N-(4-(4-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-thioxo-1,2-
,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (33). To a solution of
triphosgene (60 mg, 0.202 mmol), in THF (1.0 mL) at 0.degree. C.,
was added PA33 (190 mg, 0.565 mmol), in THF (2.0 mL), followed by
Et.sub.3N (0.120 mL, 0.840 mmol). The ice bath was removed and the
resulting suspension was stirred 45 min at rt. To the
thiobarbituric acid (90 mg, 0.624 mmol), in dioxane (4.5 mL) was
added Et.sub.3N (0.120 mL, 0.840 mmol). The resulting mixture was
stirred 15 min at 55.degree. C. To this suspension, was added the
previous suspension of isocyanate generated in THF, followed by
DMSO (1.0 mL) and the resulting solution was stirred 1 h at
80.degree. C. The reaction was cooled to rt, the solid formed was
filtered. The filtrate was then diluted with H.sub.2O, the product
precipitated and was filtered to yield the desired product as the
Et.sub.3N salt (43 mg, 95% purity). The aqueous phase was then
extracted twice with AcOEt. The product started to precipitate in
the organic phase. The two phases were separated and AcOEt was
evaporated in vacuo. The residue was triturated in AcOEt and the
solid was filtered to yield the product (69 mg, 90% purity). 30 mg
of this isolated solid was purified by reverse phase chromatography
(C18 column=30 g, 0 to 50% of CH.sub.3CN in water, over 10 min
gradient) to yield 33 (8 mg, 97% purity), after lyophilization.
Note: Deprotection was observed during the purification, only 33
was isolated.
[0337] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=407.14; R.sub.T=1.24 min;
purity=97%.
[0338] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0339] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) .delta. 12.06 (s, 1H), 11.11 (s,
2H), 7.62 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.53-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.29 (m,
5H).
Example 20: Preparation of
N-(1,1-dioxido-3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazol-6-yl)-2,4,6-trihydroxy-
pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (34, Formula (III.sub.a), with Reference
to FIG. 31)
[0340] Step One. 6-Aminobenzo[d]isothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide
(PA34). 6-Nitrobenzo[d]isothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide (500 mg,
2.19 mmol) was dissolved in THF (11.0 mL). To the solution was
added Pd/C (50 mg, 10% on charcoal) under N.sub.2. The reaction was
then evacuated and purged with H.sub.2 (5.times.), then allowed to
stir under H.sub.2 for 4 h. After LCMS showed that the reaction was
completed, the reaction was mixture was filtered through a pad a
Celite. The filtrate was collected and the solvent was removed in
vacuo to yield the product as a yellow solid (409 mg, 94% yield),
without further purification.
[0341] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) .delta. 7.61 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),
6.95 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J=8.5, 2.0 Hz, 1H).
[0342] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=199.07; R.sub.T=0.25 min.
[0343] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0344] Step Two.
N-(1,1-dioxido-3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazol-6-yl)-2,4,6-trihydroxy-
pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (34). Compound 34 was synthesized
following the General Procedure 1. To a stirring solution of PA34
(267 mg, 0.135 mmol) in anhydrous DMSO (1.4 mL, 1.0 M) was added
1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (328 mg, 2.02 mmol) was added at rt, under
inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was stirred for 20 min at
rt. In a separate flask containing barbituric acid (173 mg, 1.35
mmol) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (4.5 mL, 0.30 M), then heated
to 55.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (300 .mu.L, 2.16 mmol) was added and
stirred for 15 min at 55.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from
the amine in DMSO was added to the stirring suspension, then heated
to 80.degree. C. until complete consumption of the starting
materials were observed via LCMS (2 h). The reaction mixture was
cooled to rt, then acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the precipitate
formed was isolated, then triturated with water, MeOH, followed by
acetonitrile. The crude product was further purified by
reverse-phase chromatography (C18, gradient eluent from 0 to 30%
acetonitrile in water with 10 mM ammonium formate buffer over 20
CV), fractions containing the product were collected and
concentrated to dryness. The impure solid was then added
acetonitrile and sonicated for 15 min, the resulting suspension was
filtered, and the solid was washed with additional acetonitrile.
The solid was collected and then added 10% H.sub.2O/CH.sub.3CN and
sonicated for 30 min. The resulting suspension was filtered and the
solid was washed with additional acetonitrile, to yield the pure
product (34) as an off-white solid (113 mg, >99% purity, 24%
yield).
[0345] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-.delta.6+AcOD) .delta. 8.18 (s,
1H), 7.67 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.52 (dd, J=8.3, 1.8 Hz, 1H).
[0346] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=351.1; R.sub.T=2.88 min;
purity=>99%.
[0347] HPLC conditions: Atlantis T3, 3 .mu.m, 4.6.times.30 mm;
Isocratic 2% B for 0.5 minute, 2% to 100% B in 6.0 minutes; hold
100% B for 1.0 minute, 100% to 2% B in 0.05 minute, hold 2% B for
0.5 min, run time=8.0 min; Flow rate: 1 mL/min; Eluents: A=Milli-Q
H2O+0.1% Formic acid; B=MeCN.
Example 21: Preparation of
6-hydroxy-2,4-dioxo-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)phenyl-
)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (37, Formula
(I.sub.n), with Reference to FIG. 32)
[0348] Step One.
4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)aniline (PA43).
Ammonium chloride (253 mg, 4.73 mmol), in H.sub.2O (5.0 mL) was
added to a solution of PA36 (300 mg, 1.16 mmol), in THF (15.0 mL).
Zinc powder (305 mg, 4.66 mmol) was then added. The reaction was
stirred for 4 days at 65.degree. C. The reaction was diluted with
H.sub.2O, and then extracted twice with AcOEt. The combined organic
extract was dried over MgSO.sub.4, and then concentrated. The
residue was purified by combi-flash chromatography (SiO.sub.2
column=40 g, 20% ethyl acetate in hexanes) to yield the desired
compound (119 mg, 44% yield, 98% purity).
[0349] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=229.93; R.sub.T=1.64 min;
purity=98%.
[0350] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0351] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 7.90 (d, J=8.7 Hz,
2H), 6.74 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 4.07 (br s, 2H).
[0352] Step Two.
6-hydroxy-2,4-dioxo-N-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)phenyl-
)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (37). To a solution of
triphosgene (20 mg, 0.067 mmol), in THF (0.25 mL) at 0.degree. C.,
was added PA43 (41 mg, 0.179 mmol), in THF (0.75 mL), followed by
Et.sub.3N (0.038 mL, 0.272 mmol). The ice bath was removed and the
resulting suspension was stirred 45 min at rt. To the barbituric
acid (26 mg, 0.203 mmol) in dioxane (1.5 mL) was added Et.sub.3N
(0.038 mL, 0.272 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred 20 min at
55.degree. C. To this suspension was added the previous suspension
of the isocyanate generated in THF, followed by the addition of 0.5
mL of DMSO and the resulting solution was stirred 1.5 h at
80.degree. C.
[0353] The reaction was filtered to remove the precipitate.
Solvents of the filtrate were evaporated in vacuo and H.sub.2O was
added to the residue. The product crashed out and was filtered to
provide the desired product as an Et.sub.3N salt (50 mg). This
solid was partially dissolved in a mixture of AcOEt and 1M HCl. The
mixture was vigorously stirred for 1 h. The aqueous and organic
layers were separated, and the solid formed in the organic phase
was filtered. The solid was collected, then added CH.sub.3CN and
H.sub.2O and lyophilized to provide a solid. The solid was
triturated in DMSO to provide the desired product (37) (8 mg, 11%
yield, 97% purity), after lyophilization.
[0354] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) .delta. 11.77 (s, 2H), 8.09 (d,
J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H).
[0355] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=382.13; R.sub.T=1.43 min;
purity=97%.
[0356] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 22: Preparation of
N-(1,1-dioxido-3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazol-6-yl)-2,4,6-trihydroxy-
pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (39, Formula (I.sub.i), with Reference to
FIG. 33)
[0357] Step One. tert-Butyl trans
4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)cyclohexyl)carbamate (PA48). To a stirring
solution of tert-butyl trans 4-ethynylcyclohexylcarbamate (170 mg,
0.761 mmol) dissolved in MeOH/DMF (1.5 mL, 1:9 v/v) at room
temperature, under inert atmosphere was added CuI (14 mg, 0.0761
mmol) in one-portion, followed by the addition of trimethylsilyl
azide (150 .mu.L, 1.12 mmol). The reaction was sealed in a pressure
vessel and heated to 100.degree. C. for 20 h, progress of the
reaction was monitored by LCMS. The reaction was then allowed to
cool to rt, then concentrated. The crude product was purified via
ISCO (0 to 50% ethyl acetate in hexanes over 15 CV) to yield the
product as a white solid (100 mg, 50% yield).
[0358] Rf=0.31 (50% ethyl acetate in hexanes).
[0359] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz,) .delta. 7.81 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.69
(s, 1H), 3.61 (s, 1H), 2.93 (tt, J=12.1, 3.3 Hz, 1H), 2.33-2.25 (m,
4H), 1.76 (dddd, J=12.9, 12.9, 3.2, 3.2, 2H), 1.54 (dddd, J=13.4,
13.4, 3.6, 3.6 2H).
[0360] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=267.13; R.sub.T=1.29 min.
[0361] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 1 mL/min; 3 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q
H.sub.2O+10 mM ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B:
Acetonitrile.
[0362] Step Two. Trans-4-(1H-1,2,3-Triazol-5-yl)cyclohexanamonium
chloride (PA49). tert-Butyl
trans-4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)cyclohexyl)carbamate PA48 (100 mg,
0.377 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (0.75 mL) and methanol
(0.75 mL) at rt. A solution of HCl (4.0 M in dioxane) was added in
one-portion and allowed to stir at rt for 20 h. The reaction
mixture was then concentrated to yield the product as a white solid
(76 mg, >99% purity, 100% yield), without further
purification.
[0363] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) .delta. 8.35 (s, 1H), 3.20-3.11
(m, 1H), 3.02-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.22-2.08 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.50 (m,
4H).
[0364] LCMS: R.sub.T=0.25 min; purity=>99%.
[0365] HPLC conditions: Atlantis T3, 3 .mu.m, 4.6.times.30 mm;
Isocratic 2% B for 0.5 minute, 2% to 100% B in 6.0 minutes; hold
100% B for 1.0 minute, 100% to 2% B in 0.05 minute, hold 2% B for
0.5 min, run time=8.0 min; Flow rate: 1 mL/min; Eluents: A=Milli-Q
H2O+0.1% Formic acid; B=MeCN.
[0366] Step Three. 6-Aminobenzo[d]isothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide
(39). To a stirring solution of PA49 (40 mg, 0.198 mmol) in
anhydrous DMSO (200 .mu.L, 1.0 M) was added Et.sub.3N (55 .mu.L,
0.396 mmol), followed by the addition of 1,1'carbonyldiimidazole
(48 mg, 0.297 mmol) was added at rt, under inert atmosphere. The
resulting solution was stirred for 20 min at rt. In a separate
flask containing barbituric acid (25 mg, 0.198 mmol) was added
anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (660 .mu.L, 0.30 M), then heated to
55.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (44 .mu.L, 0.317 mmol) was added and
stirred for 15 min at 55.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from
the amine in DMSO was added to the stirring suspension, then heated
to 80.degree. C. until complete consumption of the starting
materials were observed via LCMS (2 h). The reaction mixture was
cooled to rt, then acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the precipitate
formed was isolated, then triturated with water, MeOH, followed by
acetonitrile. The crude product was further purified by
reverse-phase chromatography (C18, gradient eluent from 0 to 100%
acetonitrile in water with 0.1% formic acid buffer over 20 CV) to
yield the product (39), after lyophilization, as an off-white solid
(12.9 mg, 96.1% purity, 20% yield).
[0367] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-.delta.6) .delta. 9.56 (d, J=7.8
Hz, 1H), 8.37-8.32 (m, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.03 (s,
1H), 5.65 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 2.06-1.94 (m, 4H), 1.54-1.43 (m,
4H).
[0368] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=321.2; R.sub.T=3.15 min;
purity=96.1%.
[0369] HPLC conditions: Atlantis T3, 3 .mu.m, 4.6.times.30 mm;
Isocratic 2% B for 0.5 minute, 2% to 100% B in 6.0 minutes; hold
100% B for 1.0 minute, 100% to 2% B in 0.05 minute, hold 2% B for
0.5 min, run time=8.0 min; Flow rate: 1 mL/min; Eluents: A=Milli-Q
H2O+0.1% Formic acid; B=MeCN.
Example 23: Preparation of
6-hydroxy-N-(4-hydroxy-4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)cyclohexyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2-
,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (40, Formula (I.sub.j),
with Reference to FIG. 34)
[0370] Step One. tert-Butyl
(4-ethynyl-4-hydroxycyclohexyl)carbamate (PA50). A solution of
lithium (trimethylsilyl)acetylide (18.6 mL, 0.5 M in THF) was added
slowly to tert-butyl (4-oxocyclohexyl)carbamate (991 mg, 4.65 mmol)
in anhydrous THF (23 mL) at -78.degree. C., under nitrogen. The
reaction was allow to stir at the same temperature for 1 h, then
warmed up to rt over 1 h. The resulting reaction mixture was
quenched with a saturated aqueous solution of ammonium chloride,
then diluted with ethyl acetate. The layers were separated, and the
organic extract was washed with sat. NaHCO.sub.3 (aq), water, and
then brine, before drying over MgSO.sub.4, and then concentrated to
dryness to yield intermediate tert-butyl
(4-hydroxy-4-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)cyclohexyl)carbamate.
[0371] The crude product was dissolved in methanol (15.5 mL),
K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (1.94 g, 14.1 mmol) was added and allowed to stir
at rt for 3 h. The reaction was then concentrated, then ethyl
acetate was added, the solution was washed with brine, and the
organic extract was dried over MgSO.sub.4, then concentrated. The
crude product (748 mg) was used without further purification.
[0372] Step Two. tert-Butyl
(4-hydroxy-4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)cyclohexyl)carbamate (PA51). To
a stirring solution of PA50 (748 mg, 3.13 mmol) dissolved in
MeOH/DMF (6.3 mL, 1:9 v/v) at room temperature, under inert
atmosphere was added CuI (60 mg, 0.313 mmol) in one-portion,
followed by the addition of trimethylsilyl azide (605 .mu.L, 4.60
mmol). The reaction was sealed in a pressure vessel and heated to
100.degree. C. for 20 h, progress of the reaction was monitored by
LCMS. The reaction was then allowed to cool to rt, then
concentrated. The crude product was purified via ISCO (0 to 100%
ethyl acetate in hexanes over 15 CV) to yield the product as a
brown oil (330 mg, 1:1 dr, 37% yield).
[0373] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=283.10; R.sub.T=1.41 min.
[0374] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 1 mL/min; 3 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q
H.sub.2O+10 mM ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B:
Acetonitrile.
[0375] Step Three. 4-Amino-1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)cyclohexanol
hydrogen chloride salt (PA52). PA51 (330 mg, 1.18 mmol) was
dissolved in dichloromethane (2.4 mL) at rt. A solution of HCl (4.2
mL, 4.0 M in dioxane) was added in one-portion and allowed to stir
at rt for 16 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated to yield
the product as a brown oil (257 mg, 100% yield, 1:1 dr), without
further purification.
[0376] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=182.88; R.sub.T=0.23 min.
[0377] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 1 mL/min; 3 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q
H.sub.2O+10 mM ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B:
Acetonitrile.
[0378] Step Four.
6-hydroxy-N-(4-hydroxy-4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)cyclohexyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2-
,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (40). To a stirring
solution of PA52 (129 mg, 0.590 mmol) in anhydrous DMSO (590 .mu.L,
1.0 M) was added Et.sub.3N (164 .mu.L, 0.1.18 mmol), followed by
the addition of 1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (144 mg, 0.885 mmol) was
added at rt, under inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was
stirred for 20 min at rt. In a separate flask containing barbituric
acid (76 mg, 0.198 mmol) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (2.0 mL,
0.30 M), then heated to 55.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (130 .mu.L, 0.944
mmol) was added and stirred for 15 min at 55.degree. C. The
isocyanate generated from the amine in DMSO was added to the
stirring suspension, then heated to 80.degree. C. until complete
consumption of the starting materials were observed via LCMS (1.5
h). The reaction mixture was cooled to rt, then acidified with 6M
HCl (aq), the precipitate formed was isolated, then triturated with
water, MeOH, followed by acetonitrile. The crude product was
further purified by reverse-phase chromatography (C18, gradient
eluent from 0 to 100% acetonitrile in water with an ammonium
formate buffer 10 mM over 20 CV) to yield the product (40), after
lyophilization, as a brown solid (4.8 mg, 1:1 dr, 2% yield).
[0379] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-.delta.6) .delta. (1:1 dr)
.delta. 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 4.47-4.41 (m,
2H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.77-3.72 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.65 (m, 2H).
Example 24: Preparation of
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-6-amino-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrop-
yrimidine-5-carboxamide (42, Formula (I.sub.k), with Reference to
FIG. 35)
[0380] Triphosgene (342 mg, 1.15 mmol) was added to a solution of
XX (527 mg, 3.29 mmol) and iPr.sub.2NEt (1.7 mL, 9.87 mmol) in
anhydrous THF (11.0 mL), at 0.degree. C., under inert atmosphere.
The reaction was allowed to stir at 0.degree. C. for 1 h, anhydrous
DMF (1.0 mL) was then added to form a homogenous solution. In a
separate flask containing 6-aminouracil (502 mg, 3.95 mmol) was
dissolved in anhydrous DMF (32 mL), the solution was cooled to
0.degree. C. NaH (171 mg, 4.28 mmol, 60% dispersed in oil) was
added at 0.degree. C., stirred at the same temperature for 5 min,
then allowed to warm up to rt over 30 min. The isocyanate generated
from XX in THF/DMF was added dropwise to the stirring suspension,
the reaction was heated to 60.degree. C. for 1 h. The reaction
mixture was cooled to rt, then concentrated to dryness. The crude
product was purified via preparative chromatography (C18, 10 to
100% acetonitrile in water with ammonium formate buffer 10 mM, over
10 min gradient) to yield the product (42) as an off-white solid
(32 mg, 98.7 purity, 3% yield), after lyophilization.
[0381] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 8.37 (s, 1H), 7.71
(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H).
[0382] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=312.1; R.sub.T=0.98 min;
purity=98.7%.
[0383] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 25: Preparation of
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-4,6-dihydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-
e-5-carboxamide (7, Formula (II.sub.c), with Reference to FIG.
36)
[0384] 2-(Methylthio)pyrimidine-4,6-diol (127 mg, 0.800 mmol) was
added to a stirring solution of sodium tert-butoxide (78 mg, 0.800
mmol) dissolved in DMSO (2 mL) at rt for 5 min. In a separate
flask, aniline XX was dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (0.5 mL), to this
solution was added triphosgene (39 mg, 0.132 mmol) in one-portion.
The suspension was stirred vigorously for 2 min at rt, then
iPr.sub.2NEt (139 .quadrature.L, 0.800 mmol) was added. The
suspension was stirred vigorously at rt for 2 min. Freshly prepared
solution of sodium 6-hydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-olate in
DMSO was added to the suspension in one-portion. The reaction was
stirred at 90.degree. C. for 30 min, until complete consumption of
starting material observed via LCMS. The reaction mixture was
loaded directly on C18 column (60 g) and purified via ISCO (C18, 0
to 100% acetonitrile in water, with an ammonium bicarbonate buffer
10 mM) to yield the product (7) as a white solid (60 mg, 44% yield,
97.8% purity), after lyophilisation.
[0385] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6+DCl in D.sub.2O) .delta. 11.71
(s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.68 (d, J=8.6 Hz,
2H), 2.48 (s, 3H).
[0386] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=343.0; R.sub.T=1.29 min.
[0387] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 1 mL/min; 3 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q
H.sub.2O+10 mM ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B:
Acetonitrile.
Example 26: Preparation of
6-hydroxy-N-(4-(hydroxycarbamoyl)phenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyri-
midine-5-carboxamide (8, Formula (VIII.sub.a), with Reference to
FIG. 37)
[0388] Step One. Methyl
4-(6-hydroxy-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamido)benzoat-
e (PA1). To a stirring solution of methyl 4-aminobenzoate (354 mg,
2.34 mmol) in anhydrous DMSO (2.3 mL) was added
1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (569 mg, 3.51 mmol) was added at rt, under
inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was stirred for 20 min at
rt. In a separate flask containing barbituric acid (300 mg. 2.34
mmol) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (7.8 mL), then heated to
50.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (522 .mu.L, 3.74 mmol) was added and
stirred for 15 min at 50.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from
methyl 4-aminobenzoate in DMSO was added to the stirring
suspension, then heated to 80.degree. C. until complete consumption
of the starting materials were observed via LCMS (2 h). The
reaction mixture was cooled to rt, then acidified with 6M HCl (aq),
the precipitate formed was isolated, then triturated with MeOH,
followed by acetonitrile, to yield the product as a off-white solid
(342 mg, >99% purity, 48% yield).
[0389] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6+AcOD) .delta. 8.00-7.87 (m,
2H), 7.73-7.64 (m, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H).
[0390] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=304.07; R.sub.T=2.33 min;
purity=>99%.
[0391] HPLC conditions: Column: XTerra RP18, 3.5 .mu.m,
3.0.times.50 mm; Gradient: 5% to 100% B in 2.5 minutes; 100% B for
1 minute; 1 mL/min; 4 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+0.1%
Formic Acid; Eluent B: Acetonitrile+0.1% Formic Acid.
[0392] Step Two.
6-hydroxy-N-(4-(hydroxycarbamoyl)phenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyri-
midine-5-carboxamide (PA2). PA1 (160 mg, 0.525 mmol) was added
MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (4.4 mL, 2:1 v/v) then cooled to 0.degree. C.
An aqueous solution of ammonium hydroxide (1.0 mL, 15.75 mmol. 50%
in water), followed the addition of solid sodium hydroxide (210 mg,
5.25 mmol). The reaction mixture was then warmed up to rt, sealed
and heated to 110.degree. C. in the microwave for 10 min. After
cooling to rt, the reaction mixture was acidified with 1M HCl (aq)
then concentrated. The crude product was purified via ISCO (C18, 5
to 100% acetonitrile in water, with an ammonium formate buffer 10
mM, over 15 CV gradient) to yield the product (8) as an off-white
solid (48.3 mg, 95.2% purity, 27% yield), after lyophilization.
[0393] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6+AcOD) .delta. 8.08 (br s,
4H).
[0394] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=305.12; R.sub.T=1.68 min;
purity=95.2%.
[0395] HPLC conditions: Column: XTerra RP18, 3.5 .mu.m,
3.0.times.50 mm; Gradient: 5% to 100% B in 2.5 minutes; 100% B for
1 minute; 1 mL/min; 4 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+0.1%
Formic Acid; Eluent B: Acetonitrile+0.1% Formic Acid.
Example 27: Preparation of
6-hydroxy-N-(2-(hydroxycarbamoyl)pyridin-4-yl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahyd-
ropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (18, Formula (VIII.sub.b), with
Reference to FIG. 38)
[0396] Step One. Methyl 4-aminopicolinate (PA15). To the stirring
solution of 4-aminopicolinic acid (600 mg, 4.34 mmol) in methanol
(31 mL) at 0.degree. C. was slowly added SOCl.sub.2 (3.7 mL). The
resulting reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 1 h, then
concentrated to yield the titled compound as a white solid (467 mg,
>98% purity, 71% yield) without further purification.
[0397] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=152.92; R.sub.T=0.48 min;
purity=>99%.
[0398] HPLC conditions: Column: XTerra RP18, 3.5 .mu.m,
3.0.times.50 mm; Gradient: 5% to 100% B in 2.5 minutes; 100% B for
1 minute; 1 mL/min; 4 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+0.1%
Formic Acid; Eluent B: Acetonitrile+0.1% Formic Acid.
[0399] Step Two. Methyl
4-(6-hydroxy-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamido)picolin-
ate (PA16). PA16 was synthesized following general procedure 1. To
a stirring solution of methyl 4-aminopicolinate PA15 (200 mg, 1.32
mmol) in anhydrous DMSO (1.3 mL) was added 1,1'carbonyldiimidazole
(320 mg, 1.97 mmol) was added at rt, under inert atmosphere. The
resulting solution was stirred for 20 min at rt. In a separate
flask containing barbituric acid (169 mg. 1.32 mmol) was added
anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (4.4 mL), then heated to 50.degree. C.
Et.sub.3N (294 .mu.L, 2.11 mmol) was added and stirred for 15 min
at 50.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from methyl
4-aminobenzoate in DMSO was added to the stirring suspension, then
heated to 80.degree. C. until complete consumption of the starting
materials were observed via LCMS (1 h). The reaction mixture was
cooled to rt, then acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the precipitate
formed was isolated, then triturated with MeOH, followed by
acetonitrile, to yield the product as an off-white solid (218 mg,
>99% purity, 54% yield).
[0400] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 12.48 (s, 1H), 8.88
(s, 1H), 8.41 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 8.26 ((d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.63
(ddc, J=5.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (s, 2H), 3.86 (s, 3H).
[0401] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=307.17; R.sub.T=1.48 min;
purity=>99%.
[0402] HPLC conditions: Column: XTerra RP18, 3.5 .mu.m,
3.0.times.50 mm; Gradient: 5% to 100% B in 2.5 minutes; 100% B for
1 minute; 1 mL/min; 4 min run. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+0.1%
Formic Acid; Eluent B: Acetonitrile+0.1% Formic Acid.
[0403] Step Three.
6-hydroxy-N-(2-(hydroxycarbamoyl)pyridin-4-yl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahyd-
ropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (18). PA16 (134 mg, 0.438 mmol) was
added MeOH/CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (3.7 mL, 2:1 v/v) then cooled to
0.degree. C. An aqueous solution of ammonium hydroxide (2.6 mL,
15.75 mmol. 50% in water), followed the addition of solid sodium
hydroxide (175 mg, 4.38 mmol). The reaction mixture was then warmed
up to rt, sealed and heated to 110.degree. C. in the microwave for
20 min. After cooling to rt, the reaction mixture was acidified
with 1M HCl (aq) then concentrated. The crude product was purified
via ISCO (C18, 5 to 100% acetonitrile in water, with an ammonium
formate buffer 10 mM, over 15 CV gradient) to yield the product
(18) as an off-white solid (7.8 mg, 97.8% purity, 6% yield), after
lyophilization.
[0404] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6+DCl in D.sub.2O) .delta. 8.59
(d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=6.7 Hz,
1H).
[0405] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=308.52; R.sub.T=0.19 min;
purity=>99%.
[0406] HPLC conditions: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m, 4.6.times.30 mm;
Iso 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8 minutes; hold 100% B for
1 minute, run time=3.0 min; Flow=3 mL/min; Eluents: A=-Q H2O+10 mM
Ammonium Bicarbonate pH: 10; B=MeCN.
Example 28: Preparation of
2,4,6-trihydroxy-N-(2'-oxospiro[[1,3]dioxolane-2,3'-indolin]-6'-yl)pyrimi-
dine-5-carboxamide (31, Formula (IV.sub.c), with Reference to FIG.
39)
[0407] Step One. 5'-Nitrospiro[[1,3]dioxolane-2,3'-indolin]-2'-one
(PA28). A solution of 5-aminoisatin (500 mg, 2.60 mmol) and
ethylene glycol (290 .mu.L, 5.20 mmol) in toluene (5.2 mL, 0.5 M)
was added p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (25 mg, 0.13 mmol).
The reaction mixture was heated to 100.degree. C. equipped with a
Dean-Stark apparatus for 20 h, until consumption of starting
material was observed by LCMS. The reaction was then allowed to
cool to room temperature; the precipitate formed was collected by
vacuum filtration, washed with toluene (10 mL), then dried under
high vacuum to yield the product as a brown solid (573 mg, 93%
yield).
[0408] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=237.05; R.sub.T=1.24 min;
purity=>99%.
[0409] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0410] Step Two. 5'-Aminospiro[[1,3]dioxolane-2,3'-indolin]-2'-one
(PA29). PA28 (466 mg, 1.97 mmol) dissolved in MeOH (39 mL, 0.05 M)
was added palladium on charcoal (500 mg, 10 wt. %), the reaction
was evacuated and purged with hydrogen gas (5.times.), then allowed
to stir under hydrogen (1 atm, balloon) at room temperature, until
complete consumption of starting material was observed by LCMS. The
reaction mixture was then filtered through a small pad of celite,
washed with methanol (20 mL), then the filtrate was collected and
concentrated to yield the product as a brown solid (406 mg, 100%
yield) without further purification.
[0411] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) .delta. 6.79 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),
6.72 (dd, J=8.2, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.49-4.41 (m,
2H), 4.31-4.23 (m, 2H).
[0412] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=207.12; R.sub.T=0.33 min;
purity=>99%.
[0413] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0414] Step Three.
6-Hydroxy-2,4-dioxo-N-(2'-oxospiro[[1,3]dioxolane-2,3'-indolin]-5'-yl)-1,-
2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (31). Compound 31 was
synthesized following the General Procedure 1. To a stirring
solution of aminospiro[[1,3]dioxolane-2,3'-indolin]-2'-one (PA29)
(87 mg, 0.422 mmol) in anhydrous DMSO (420 .mu.L, 1.0 M) was added
1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (103 mg, 0.633 mmol) was added at rt, under
inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was stirred for 20 min at
rt. In a separate flask containing barbituric acid (54 mg, 0.422
mmol) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (1.4 mL, 0.30 M), then heated
to 55.degree. C. Et.sub.3N (94 .mu.L, 0.675 mmol) was added and
stirred for 15 min at 55.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from
the amine in DMSO was added to the stirring suspension, then heated
to 80.degree. C. until complete consumption of the starting
materials were observed via LCMS (2 h). The reaction mixture was
cooled to rt, then acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the precipitate
formed was isolated, then triturated with water, MeOH, followed by
acetonitrile. The crude product was further purified by
reverse-phase chromatography (C18, gradient eluent from 0 to 100%
acetonitrile in water with 10 mM ammonium formate buffer over 20
CV) to yield the product (31) as a pinkish-brown solid (52 mg, 34%
yield), after lyophilization.
[0415] .sup.1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-.delta.6) .delta. 11.99 (s, 1H),
9.58 (s, 1H), 7.73 (s, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=8.3
Hz, 1H), 4.34 (dd, J=8.2, 4.9 Hz, 2H), 4.25 (dd, J=8.5, 5.1 Hz,
2H).
[0416] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=359.06; R.sub.T=0.97 min;
purity=96.1%.
[0417] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 29: Preparation of
4-hydroxy-N-(4-(4-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-(methylthio)-6-o-
xo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (43, Formula (II.sub.g),
with Reference to FIG. 40)
[0418] Step One. 1-Nitro-4-(prop-1-yn-1-yl)benzene (PA58). A round
bottom flask containing 1-bromo-4-nitrobenzene (1.00 g, 4.95 mmol),
PdCl.sub.2(PPh.sub.3).sub.2(174 mg, 0.248 mmol), and CuI (47 mg,
0.248 mmol) was purged with nitrogen for 15 min. Anhydrous
acetonitrile (2.5 mL) was added, followed by propyne in heptane
(13.2 mL, 99.0 mmol, 3% in heptane) and Et.sub.3N (1.4 mL, 9.90
mmol). The reaction mixture was sealed and allow to stir at rt for
20 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated, diethyl ether was
added, then filtered through a small pad of Celite. The filtrate
was concentrated then purified via ISCO (SiO.sub.2, gradient eluent
from 0 to 25% ethyl acetate in hexanes over 20 CV) to yield the
product as a yellow solid (645 mg, >99% purity, 81% yield).
[0419] R.sub.f: 0.79 (25% ethyl acetate in hexanes).
[0420] LCMS: R.sub.T=1.73 min; purity=>99%.
[0421] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0422] Step Two. 5-Methyl-4-(4-nitrophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole
(PA59). Sodium azide (111 mg, 1.71 mmol) was added to PA58 (229 mg,
1.42 mmol) dissolved in anhydrous DMF (7.1 mL) at rt. The reaction
was sealed in a pressure vessel and heated to 120.degree. C. for 18
h. The reaction mixture was then allowed to warm up to rt,
dichloromethane was added, followed by water. The aqueous layer was
extracted with dichloromethane (3.times.20 mL), the combined
organic extract was washed with brine, dried over MgSO.sub.4, then
concentrated under reduced pressure to yield the product as a brown
solid (180 mg, >99% purity, 62% yield), without further
purification.
[0423] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=205.29; R.sub.T=1.29 min;
purity=>99%.
[0424] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0425] Step Three. 4-(5-Methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)aniline
(PA60). Tin (II) chloride (938 mg, 4.51 mmol) was added to PA59
(230 mg, 1.13 mmol) in EtOH (3.8 mL) and conc. HCl (710 .mu.L) at
rt, the resulting reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 1 h.
After complete consumption of the starting material was observed
via LCMS, the reaction was allowed to cool to rt, before pouring
into a solution of K.sub.3PO.sub.4 (.about.1.0 g) in MeOH (10 mL)
at rt. The resulting reaction was stirred at rt for 30 min until
the pH is not longer acidic. The precipitate was filtered, washed
with additional methanol. The filtrate was collected and
concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified
via ISCO (SiO.sub.2, gradient eluent from 0 to 15% methanol in
dichloromethane over 12 CV) to yield the product as a brown oil (69
mg, 35% yield).
[0426] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=175.42; R.sub.T=0.83 min.
[0427] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0428] Step Four.
4-hydroxy-N-(4-(4-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-(methylthio)-6-o-
xo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (43). 43 was synthesized
following general procedure 2. 2-(Methylthio)pyrimidine-4,6-diol
(171 mg, 1.08 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of sodium
tert-butoxide (104 mg, 1.08 mmol) dissolved in DMSO (2.7 mL) at rt
for 5 min. In a separate flask, aniline PA60 was dissolved in
1,4-dioxane (680 mL), to this solution was added triphosgene (53
mg, 0.178 mmol) in one-portion. The suspension was stirred
vigorously for 2 min at rt, then iPr.sub.2NEt (190 .mu.L) was
added. The suspension was stirred vigorously at rt for 2 min.
Freshly prepared solution of sodium
6-hydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-olate in DMSO was added to the
suspension in one-portion. The reaction was stirred at 90.degree.
C. for 30 min, until complete consumption of starting material
observed via LCMS. The reaction mixture was loaded directly on C18
column and purified via reverse-phase chromatography (gradient
eluent from 0 to 100% acetonitrile in water with an ammonium
formate buffer 10 mM over 20 CV) to yield the product (43) as brown
solid (29.2 mg, 97.7% purity, 15% yield), after lyophilization.
[0429] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 7.69 (br s, 4H), 2.44
(s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H).
[0430] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=359.0; R.sub.T=1.37 min;
purity=97.7%.
[0431] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 30: Preparation of
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-(isopropylthio)-6-oxo-1,6-
-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (44, Formula (II.sub.d), with
Reference to FIG. 41)
[0432] Step One. 1-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)thiourea (PA61).
(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)methanamine (2.5 mL, 14.6 mmol) was added
dropwise to a solution of 1,1'-thiocarbonyl diimidazole (3.91 g,
22.0 mmol) dissolved in dichloromethane (36.5 mL) at 0.degree. C.
The reaction mixture was then allowed to warm up to rt over 2 h.
After complete consumption of the starting material was observed
via LCMS, a solution of ammonia in methanol (7.5 mL, 52.6 mmol, 7.0
M in MeOH) was added, then stirred for an additional 20 h. The
reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure,
dichloromethane was added, the precipitate was isolated and washed
with additional CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2, then dried under high vacuum to
yield the product as a light pink solid (2.83 g, 76% yield).
[0433] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=257.07; R.sub.T=1.06 min.
[0434] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0435] Step Two.
6-hydroxy-2-(isopropylthio)-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidin-4(3H)-one
(PA62). A mixture of PA61 (781 mg, 3.05 mmol), diethyl malonate
(465 .mu.L, 3.05 mmol), and NaOMe (1.4 mL, 6.10 mmol, 4.4 M in
MeOH) in methanol (2.4 mL) was heated to reflux for 3 h. The
reaction was then cooled to .about.50.degree. C., isopropyl iodide
(3.5 mL, 30.5 mmol) was then added in one-portion. The reaction was
stirred for an additional 30 min at 50.degree. C. The reaction
mixture was then cooled to rt, then concentrated under reduced
pressure. The crude product was purified via reverse-phase
chromatography (gradient eluent from 0 to 100% acetonitrile in
water with an ammonium formate buffer 10 mM over 15 CV) to yield
the product as a white solid (433 mg, 97.7% purity, 38% yield),
after lyophilization.
[0436] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=367.02; R.sub.T=1.41 min;
purity=97.7%.
[0437] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0438] Step Three.
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-(isopropylthio)-6-oxo-1-(-
3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (PA63).
PA63 was synthesized following general procedure 2. PA62 (97 mg,
0.265 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of sodium
tert-butoxide (25 mg, 0.265 mmol) dissolved in DMSO (870 .mu.L) at
rt for 5 min. In a separate flask, aniline XX was dissolved in
1,4-dioxane (220 .mu.L), to this solution was added triphosgene (17
mg, 0.0578 mmol) in one-portion. The suspension was stirred
vigorously for 2 min at rt, then iPr.sub.2NEt (60 .mu.L) was added.
The suspension was stirred vigorously at rt for 2 min. Freshly
prepared solution of sodium
6-hydroxy-2-(isopropylthio)-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidin-4(3H)-ola-
te in DMSO was added to the suspension in one-portion. The reaction
was stirred at 90.degree. C. for 30 min, until complete consumption
of starting material observed via LCMS. The reaction mixture was
loaded directly on C18 column and purified via reverse-phase
chromatography (gradient eluent from 30 to 100% acetonitrile in
water with an ammonium formate buffer 10 mM over 15 CV) to yield
the product as brown solid (31.2 mg, 80.2% purity, 26% yield),
after lyophilization.
[0439] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=552.9; R.sub.T=1.80 min;
purity=80.2%.
[0440] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0441] Step Four.
N-(4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-(isopropylthio)-6-oxo-1,6-
-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (44). A solution of PA63 (31.2 mg,
0.0452 mmol, 80% purity) in dichloromethane (1.5 mL) was added
trifluoroacetic acid (270 .mu.L). The resulting reaction mixture
was sealed in a pressure vessel then heated to 60.degree. C. for 20
h. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to rt, then
concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was
co-evaporated several times with methanol (3.times.), then purified
via reverse-phase chromatography (C18, gradient eluent from 30 to
100% acetonitrile in water with an ammonium formate buffer 10 mM
over 20 CV) to yield the product (44) as an off-white solid (6.0
mg, 98.6% purity, 35% yield), after lyophilization.
[0442] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6+AcOD) .delta. 8.23 (s, 1H),
7.87 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.68 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 3.92 (dt, J=13.7,
6.9 Hz, 1H), 1.36 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H).
[0443] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=373.1; R.sub.T=1.49 min;
purity=98.6%.
[0444] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 31: Preparation of
N-(5-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dihydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyr-
imidine-5-carboxamide (45, Formula (II.sub.e), with Reference to
FIG. 42)
[0445] Step One. 5-((Trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)pyridin-2-amine (PA64).
To a sealed tube was added 2-amino-5-bromopyridine (1.00 g, 5.8
mmol), Pd(dba).sub.2Cl.sub.2 (202 mg, 0.29 mmol), PPh.sub.3 (151
mg, 0.58 mmol), CuI (110 mg, 0.578 mmol), Et.sub.3N (10 mL) and
TMS-acetylene (963 mg, 9.8 mmol) sequentially. The mixture was
degassed and heated at 85.degree. C. for 2 h. After complete
consumption of starting material was observed via LCMS, the solvent
was removed in vacuo and the crude was purified over silica
(gradient eluent from 0 to 100% ethyl acetate in hexanes). PA64 was
obtained as beige solid (812 mg, 74% yield).
[0446] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=191.3; R.sub.T=1.55 min
[0447] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0448] Step Two. 5-Ethynylpyridin-2-amine (PA65). PA64 (500 mg, 2.6
mmol) was dissolved in THF (5 mL) and to this solution was added
TBAF (5 mL, 1 M in THF). The reaction was stirred at rt for 10 min
and THF was removed in vacuo. The crude was dissolved in EtOAc and
this solution was passed through a pad of silica and washed with
EtOAc. The filtrate was concentrated to yield PA65 as beige solid
(256 mg, 82% yield).
[0449] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=118.8; R.sub.T=0.41 min.
[0450] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0451] Step Three.
N-(5-Ethynylpyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dihydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-5-carbox-
amide (PA66). t-BuONa (136 mg, 1.4 mmol) was dissolved in DMSO (2
mL) and to this solution was added
2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-4,6-diol (224 mg, 1.4 mmol). The solution
was stirred at rt for 5 min and left aside for the second step. At
the same time, PA65 (84 mg, 0.71 mmol) was dissolved in DCE (1 mL)
and to the solution was added CDI (115 mg, 0.71 mmol) in
one-portion. The suspension was stirred vigorously for 2 min at rt
and iPr.sub.2NEt (250 uL, 1.4 mmol) was added. The solution was
stirred at rt vigorously for 2 min. Freshly prepared solution of
sodium 6-hydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-olate in DMSO was added
to the suspension. The reaction was stirred at 90.degree. C. for 30
min. DCE solvent was removed in vacuo and the product was isolated
by ISCO (120 g C18 column, gradient eluent from 0 to 50%
acetonitrile in water with an ammonium bicarbonate buffer 10 mM
over 20 CV). Product elutes at 35% MeCN in water. The product was
isolated as a beige solid (62 mg, 29% yield), after
lyophilization.
[0452] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=303.0; R.sub.T=1.59 min
[0453] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0454] Step Four.
N-(5-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dihydroxy-2-(methylthio)pyr-
imidine-5-carboxamide (45). PA66 (62 mg, 0.21 mmol) was dissolved
in DMSO (2 mL) and to this solution was added NaN.sub.3 (67 mg, 1.0
mmol). The mixture was stirred at 180.degree. C. for 30 min. The
product was purified by ISCO (60 g C18 column, gradient eluent from
0 to 50% acetonitrile in water with an ammonium bicarbonate buffer
10 mM over 20 CV, product elutes at 22% MeCN in water). The product
(45) was isolated as an off-white solid (25 mg, 35% yield), after
lyophilization.
[0455] 1HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, DCl) .delta. 12.11 (s, 1H), 8.88
(dd, J=2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.33 (dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz,
1H), 8.22 (dd, J=8.7, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 2.56 (s, 3H).
[0456] LCMS: m/z [M-1].sup.-=346.0; R.sub.T=1.29 min;
purity=94.4%.
[0457] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 32: Preparation of
4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-N-(4-(4-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-6-oxo-1,-
6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (46, Formula (II.sub.h), with
Reference to FIG. 43)
[0458] 46 was synthesized following general procedure 1. To a
stirring solution of PA60 (23 mg, 0.132 mmol) in anhydrous DMSO
(130 .mu.L) was added 1,1'carbonyldiimidazole (33 mg, 0.198 mmol)
was added at rt, under inert atmosphere. The resulting solution was
stirred for 20 min at rt. In a separate flask containing
2-methoxypyrimidine-4,6-diol (21 mg, 0.145 mmol) was added
anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (440 .mu.L), then heated to 50.degree. C.
Et.sub.3N (29 .mu.L, 0.211 mmol) was added and stirred for 15 min
at 50.degree. C. The isocyanate generated from the amine in DMSO
was added to the stirring suspension, then heated to 80.degree. C.
until complete consumption of the starting materials were observed
via LCMS (30 min). The reaction mixture was cooled to rt, then
acidified with 6M HCl (aq), the reaction mixture was directly
loaded onto a C18 column and purified via ISCO (gradient eluent
from 0 to 50% acetonitrile in water with an ammonium bicarbonate
buffer 10 mM over 20 CV) to yield the product (46) as an off-white
solid (1.6 mg, 97.0% purity, 4% yield), after lyophilization.
[0459] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) .delta. 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.69
(s, 4H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).
[0460] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=342.7; R.sub.T=1.24 min;
purity=97.0%.
[0461] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 33: Preparation of
N-(3-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-2,4-dihydroxy-6-ox-
o-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (47, Formula (II.sub.f), with
Reference to FIG. 44)
[0462] Step One. tert-Butyl
(3-(hydroxymethyl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)carbamate (PA67).
3-((Tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane-1-carboxylic
acid (600 mg, 2.6 mmol) was added to THF (25 mL). The solution was
cooled to 0.degree. C. under N.sub.2. To the solution was added
LiAH.sub.4 (401 mg, 10.6 mmol) under N.sub.2. The reaction was
warmed up to rt and stirred for 1 h. Na.sub.2SO.sub.4 decahydrate
(500 mg) was added slowly to the reaction and the reaction was
diluted with EtOAc (30 mL). The precipitate was filtered and the
filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to yield crude PA67 (420 mg, 75%
yield), which was used without purification.
[0463] 1HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 3.7 (s, 2H), 1.94 (s,
6H), 1.44 (s, 9H).
[0464] Step Two. tert-Butyl
(3-formylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)carbamate (PA68).
SO.sub.3--Pyridine (500 mg, 3.1 mmol) was added portion wise (small
exotherm) to a solution of DMSO (1.2 g, 15 mmol), PA67 (335 mg, 1.6
mmol) and iPr.sub.2Net (811 mg, 6.3 mmol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (6
mL) at rt. The reaction was stirred for 20 min at rt. The reaction
mixture was diluted with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (30 mL). The reaction was
then washed with sat. NaHCO.sub.3(10 mL), brine (10 mL) and dried
over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in vacuo. The crude PA68 was used
in the next step, without further purification.
[0465] 1HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 9.66 (s, 1H), 2.29 (s,
6H), 1.44 (s, 9H).
[0466] Step Three. tert-butyl
(3-ethynylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)carbamate (PA69). PA68 (80 mg,
0.38 mmol) was dissolved in dry MeOH/THF (2 mL, 1:1 v/v, dried over
MgSO.sub.4 overnight). To the solution was added K.sub.2CO.sub.3
(105 mg, 0.76 mmol) and dimethyl diazo-2-oxopropylphosphonate (95
mg, 0.49 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight. ISCO
purification was performed (dry loading with silica, gradient
eluent from 0 to 50% ethyl acetate in hexanes) to yield the desired
product, PA69 (42 mg, 53% yield).
[0467] 1HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 2.29 (s, 6H), 2.10 (s,
1H), 1.25 (s, 9H).
[0468] Step Four. tert-butyl
(3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)c-
arbamate (PA70). CuSO.sub.4 (263 mg in 3 mL water, 1.6 mmol) was
added to sodium ascorbate (390 mg in 3 mL water, 2.0 mmol). The
solution was stirred at rt for 1 min and DMSO (8 mL) was added to
the mixture. The suspension was added to PA69 (70 mg, 0.33 mmol)
and PMB-N.sub.3 (161 mg, 0.99 mmol) mixture in 4 mL MeOH. The
resulting mixture was stirred at rt for 30 min. The precipitate was
filtered by Celite and washed with methanol. The filtrate was
concentrated to remove MeOH and the product was extracted with
EtOAc/H.sub.2O (40 mL/20 mL). The organic layer was washed with
brine and dried over MgSO.sub.4, then concentrated in vacuo to give
the crude product. The crude product was purified by silica pad,
(30% ethyl acetate in hexanes to remove the excess azide. The
product was flushed out by 1/1 MeOH/DCM) to yield the desired
product (115 mg, 95% yield).
[0469] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=371.1; R.sub.T=1.61 min
[0470] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0471] Step Five.
3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine
(PA71). PA70 (80 mg, 0.22 mol) was dissolved in TFA (4 mL) and the
reaction was stirred at rt for 30 min. Removal of the solvent in
vacuo and the crude was dissolved in EtOAc (30 mL). The organic
layer was washed with sat. aqueous Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 (10 mL) and
brine (10 mL). The organic layer was then dried over MgSO.sub.4 and
the solvent was removed in vacuo to yield the crude product (58 mg,
99% yield).
[0472] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=271.0; R.sub.T=1.08 min
[0473] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
[0474] Step Six.
4-Hydroxy-N-(3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)bicyclo[1.1.1]p-
entan-1-yl)-2-(methylthio)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide
(PA72). PA71 (57 mg, 0.21 mmol) was dissolved in dioxane (0.3 mL).
To this solution was added CDI (45 mg, 0.27 mmol), the reaction was
stirred at rt for 3 min and iPr.sub.2NEt (82 mg, 0.63 mmol) was
added. The solution was stirred at rt for 10 min. To this solution
was added freshly prepared 2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-4,6-diol (100
mg, 0.63 mmol) with NaOt-Bu (61 mg, 0.63 mmol) in DMSO (1 mL). The
mixture was heated up to 90.degree. C. for 1 h until complete
consumption of the starting material was observed by LCMS. The
crude product was then purified by ISCO (gradient eluent from 0 to
100% acetonitrile in water with an ammonium bicarbonate buffer 10
mM, product eluted at 35% MeCN in water) to yield the product (42
mg, 44% yield), after lyophilization.
[0475] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=455.1; R.sub.T=1.54 min
[0476] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile
[0477] Step Seven.
N-(3-(1H-1,2,3-Triazol-4-yl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-2,4-dihydroxy-6-ox-
o-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (47). PA72 (20 mg, 0.044
mmol) was dissolved in TFA (4 mL) and TfOH (0.2 mL) was added. The
reaction mixture was heated at 85.degree. C. for 4 h. To the
reaction was added 0.3 mL iPr.sub.2NEt (To prevent decomposition
caused by TfOH) and the reaction was concentrated in vacuo. The
crude product was purified by ISCO (gradient eluent from 0 to 100%
acetonitrile in water with an ammonium bicarbonate buffer 10 mM
over 15 CV) to yield the product (47) as a white solid (27 mg, 87%
yield).
[0478] 1HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, TFA) .delta. 9.91 (s, 1H), 7.74 (s,
1H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 6H).
[0479] LCMS: m/z [M+1].sup.+=334.9; R.sub.T=1.23 min;
purity=97.0%.
[0480] HPLC conditions: Column: XBridge C18, 3.5 .mu.m,
4.6.times.30 mm; Gradient: 5% B for 0.2 min, 5% to 100% B in 1.8
min; 100% B for 1 min; 3 mL/min. Eluent A: Milli-Q H.sub.2O+10 mM
ammonium formate pH: 3.8; Eluent B: Acetonitrile.
Example 34: Bioactivity Assays
[0481] The biological activities of compounds having structures
represented by any of Formulae (I)-(VII), were evaluated in two
assays: xanthine oxidase activity and URAT1 activity.
[0482] Xanthine oxidase inhibition was determined using a standard
fluorescence-based assay for xanthine oxidase activity (McHale A,
Grimes H, Coughlan M P: Int J Biochem. 10:317-9, 1979) with minor
variations. The procedure was internally standardized using
allopurinol and DPI as controls for all experiments after
determination of their optimal inhibitory concentrations.
Experiments on test compounds were performed in triplicate in
multi-well plates using 10 concentrations of each compound that
ranged over a 3-fold dilution.
[0483] URAT1 (SLC22A12) activity was evaluated in a cellular uptake
assay using a 96-well plate with stably transfected URAT-1/CHO
cells. .sup.3H-orotate was used as the test transport agent, which
was measured in a liquid scintillation counter, using benzbromarone
as a positive control, and DMSO and non-transfected CHO cells as
negative controls (Solvo Biotechnology, Boston, Mass.). Generally
determined over 7 concentrations (range, 0.01 to 150 .mu.M), a
semi-log plot (percent relative transport of oratate vs. time) was
generated to determine the concentration at which 50% inhibition
was observed (i.e., the IC50).
[0484] The results of these assays for compounds according to
Formula (I) are shown in Table 1:
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 URAT1 Xanthine Oxidase Compound IC50 (.mu.M)
IC50 (.mu.M) Formula (I.sub.a) >4.8 0.25 Formula (I.sub.b) 54.1
Formula (I.sub.c) >150 1.2 Formula (I.sub.d) >300 Formula
(I.sub.e) >37.5 1.6 Formula (I.sub.f) >9 0.20 Formula
(I.sub.g) >150 0.55 Formula (I.sub.h) >18.8 0.74 Formula
(I.sub.i) >295.8 Formula (I.sub.j) 13.1 Formula (I.sub.k) 1.3
Formula (I.sub.l) 6.3 Formula (I.sub.m) 18.2 Formula (I.sub.n) 292
Allopurinol >300.sup..dagger. 2.0 to 5.0 Lesinurad 18.61*
>300.sup..dagger. 52.5 .+-. 539.sup..dagger.*
.sup..dagger.Presentation estimate; Proc. EULAR Abstract #THU0357,
2008 *URAT1 assay as described herein
[0485] The results of these assays for compounds according to
Formula (II) are shown in Table 2:
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 URAT1 Xanthine Oxidase Compound IC50 (.mu.M)
IC50 (.mu.M) Formula (II.sub.a) 9.2 Formula (II.sub.b) 12.1 0.56
Formula (II.sub.c) 2.4 0.05 Formula (II.sub.d) 1.07 .ltoreq.0.02
Formula (II.sub.e) >9.45 0.025 Formula (II.sub.f) 217 Formula
(II.sub.g) 2.8 Formula (II.sub.h) 1.8 Allopurinol
>300.sup..dagger. 2.0 to 5.0 Lesinurad 18.61*
>300.sup..dagger. 52.5 .+-. 5.9.sup..dagger.*
[0486] The results of these assays for compounds according to
Formula (III) are shown in Table 3:
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 URAT1 Xanthine Oxidase Compound IC50 (.mu.M)
IC50 (.mu.M) Formula (III.sub.a) 4.5 Allopurinol
>300.sup..dagger. 2.0 to 5.0 Lesinurad 18.61*
>300.sup..dagger. 52.5 .+-. 5.9.sup..dagger.*
[0487] The results of these assays for compounds according to
Formula (IV) are shown in Table 4:
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 URAT1 Xanthine Oxidase Compound IC50 (.mu.M)
IC50 (.mu.M) Formula (IV.sub.a) 8.6 Formula (IV.sub.b) >300
Formula (IV.sub.c) >300 Allopurinol >300.sup..dagger. 2.0 to
5.0 Lesinurad 18.61* >300.sup..dagger. 52.5 .+-.
5.9.sup..dagger.*
[0488] The results of these assays for compounds according to
Formula (V) are shown in Table 5:
TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 URAT1 Xanthine Oxidase Compound IC50 (.mu.M)
IC50 (.mu.M) Formula (V.sub.a) 36.1 Allopurinol
>300.sup..dagger. 2.0 to 5.0 Lesinurad 18.61*
>300.sup..dagger. 52.5 .+-. 5.9.sup..dagger.*
[0489] The results of these assays for compounds according to
Formula (VI) are shown in Table 6:
TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 6 URAT1 Xanthine Oxidase Compound IC50 (.mu.M)
IC50 (.mu.M) Formula (VI.sub.a) >37.5 0.61 Formula (VI.sub.b)
>27 0.14 Formula (VI.sub.c) 2.5 Allopurinol >300.sup..dagger.
2.0 to 5.0 Lesinurad 18.61* >300.sup..dagger. 52.5 .+-.
5.9.sup..dagger.*
[0490] The results of these assays for compounds according to
Formula (VII) are shown in Table 7:
TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 7 URAT1 Xanthine Oxidase Compound IC50 (.mu.M)
IC50 (.mu.M) Formula (VII.sub.a) 7 Allopurinol >300.sup..dagger.
2.0 to 5.0 Lesinurad 18.61* >300.sup..dagger. 52.5 .+-.
5.9.sup..dagger.*
[0491] The results of these assays for compounds according to
Formula (VIII) are shown in Table 8:
TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 8 URAT1 Xanthine Oxidase Compound IC50 (.mu.M)
IC50 (.mu.M) Formula (VIII.sub.a) 17.4 Formula (VIII.sub.b) 73.8
Allopurinol >300.sup..dagger. 2.0 to 5.0 Lesinurad 18.61*
>300.sup..dagger. 52.5 .+-. 5.9.sup..dagger.*
[0492] All of the compounds tested inhibited at least one of URAT1
and xanthine oxidase. Formulae (I.sub.a), (I.sub.c), (J.sub.e),
(I.sub.f), (I.sub.g), (I.sub.h), (I.sub.k), (II.sub.b), (II.sub.d),
(II.sub.e), (VI.sub.a) and (VI.sub.b) are particularly potent
inhibitors of xanthine oxidase compared to allopurinol. Several of
the compounds also effectively inhibit URAT1, although not all of
them were tested. These are bifunctional inhibitors. One
representative example of a particularly effective bifunctional
inhibitor is Formula (II.sub.d).
[0493] While many compounds were potent inhibitors, the extent of
inhibition of each enzyme/channel was different. Such variability
allows the intelligent selection of a pharmaceutically acceptable
product that exhibits greater or lesser inhibition of one or the
other enzyme target. For example, greater inhibition of XO might be
deemed preferable for a patient whose primary metabolic defect was
over-production of uric acid. Conversely, greater inhibition of
URAT1 might be deemed preferable for a patient whose primary
metabolic defect was under-excretion of uric acid. However, it
should be noted that almost all patients with hyperuricemia will
benefit from reduction in serum uric acid, and bifunctional
compounds can be expected to exert a beneficial effect in such
patients. The practitioner, guided by the present disclosure, will
be able to select particular compounds as appropriate for a
specific use based on the level of skill in the art.
[0494] By way of comparison, allopurinol has an IC50 for XO ranging
from about 2.0 to about 5.0 .mu.M and an IC50 for URAT1 of >300
.mu.M. Lesinurad has an IC50 for XO of >300 .mu.M and an IC50
for URAT1 ranging from 18 to 53 .mu.M. Thus, neither of these
compounds is considered bifunctional, since both are selective
inhibitors of only one enzyme that affects either production or
excretion of uric acid. In contrast, certain of the compounds
described herein are not only bifunctional, several are
substantially more potent inhibitors of either or both XO and
URAT1.
[0495] While in many clinical situations it is desirable to treat
hyperuricemia with a drug that is highly potent against both XO and
URAT1, it is also contemplated that selection of a particular
compound of the invention for treatment of hyperuricemia may be
based on the phenotype of the hyperuricemic patient being treated
(i.e., the relative contributions of over-production of uric acid
and under-excretion of uric acid to the patient's specific
disease). Where over-production of uric acid predominates, use of
compounds according to the invention that are substantially more
potent against XO than URAT1 may be appropriate. Where
under-excretion of uric acid predominates, use of compounds
according to the invention that are substantially more potent
against URAT1 than XO may be appropriate. Although the genetics of
these two pathways are not completely understood, chemical testing
to determine the extent to which each contributes to the
hyperuricemia of a particular patient has been published, and is
expected to be useful to determine the patient's disease phenotype
for selection of an appropriate drug.
[0496] Although the invention herein has been described with
reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that
these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and
applications of the present invention. It will be apparent to those
skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be
made to the method and apparatus of the present invention without
departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, it is
intended that the present invention include modifications and
variations that are within the scope of the appended claims and
their equivalents.
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