Indian Patents. 223767:INDOLYLAKYLAMINE DERIVATIVES

Title of Invention	INDOLYLAKYLAMINE DERIVATIVES
Abstract	The instant invention discloses indolylalkylamine derivatives of formula I as 5- hydroxytryptamine-6- ligands, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical composition containing them.

Full Text	INDOLYLALKYLAMINE DERIVATIVES This invention relates to indolylalkylamine derivatives as 5-hydroxytryptamine-6 ligands, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to methods of treatment using them. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Various central nervous system disorders such as anxiety, depression, motor disorders, etc., are believed to involve a disturbance of the neurotransmitter 5- hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) or serotonin. Serotonin is localized in the central and peripheral nervous systems and is known to affect many types of conditions including psychiatric disorders, motor activity, feeding behavior, sexual activity, and neuroendocrine regulation among others. The effects of serotonin are regulated by the various 5-HT receptor subtypes. Known 5-HT receptors include the 5-HT1 family (e.g. 5-HT1A), the 5-HT2 family (e.g. 5-HT2A), 5-HT3, 5-HT4, 5-HT5, 5-HT6 and 5-HT7 subtypes. The recently identified human 5-hydroxytryptamine-6 (5-HT6) receptor subtype has been cloned, and the extensive distribution of its mRNA has been reported. Highest levels of 5-HT6 receptor mRNA have been observed in the olfactory tubercle, the striatum, nucleus accumbens, dentate gyrus and CA1, CA2 and CA3 regions of the hippocampus. Lower levels of 5-HT6 receptor mRNA are seen in the granular layer of the cerebellum, several diencephalic nuclei, amygdala and in the cortex. Northern blots have revealed that 5-HT6 receptor mRNA appears to be exclusively present in the brain, with little evidence for its presence in peripheral tissues. The high affinity of a number of antipsychotic agents for the 5-HT6 receptor, in addition to its mKNA localization in striatum, olfactory tubercle and nucleus accumbens suggests that some of the clinical actions of these compounds may be mediated through this receptor. Therefore, 5-HT6 receptor ligands are believed to be of potential use in the treatment of certain CNS disorders such as anxiety, depression, epilepsy, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, migraine, cognitive memory enhancement (e.g. for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease), sleep disorders, feeding disorders (e.g. anorexia or bulimia), neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. stroke or head trauma), panic attacks, withdrawal from drug abuse (e.g. cocaine, ethanol, nicotine or benzodiazepines), schizophrenia, or the like; or in the treatment of certain gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents in the treatment of a variety of central nervous system disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor. It is another object of this invention to provide therapeutic methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment of central nervous system disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor. It is a feature of this invention that the compounds provided may also be used to further study and elucidate the 5-HT6 receptor. These and other objects and features of the invention will become more apparent by the detailed description set forth hereinbelow. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides an indolylalkylamine derivative of formula I wherein Q is SO2, CO, CONRg or CSNR10; n is an integer of 2 or 3; R1 and R2 are each independently H, halogen, CN, OCO2R12, CO2R13, CONR14R15, CNR16NR17R18 / SOmR19, NR20R21/ OR22, COR23 or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R3 and R4 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl group; R5 and R6 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted, or R5 and R6 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered ring optionally containing an additional heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; R7 is H, halogen, or a C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R8 is an optionally substituted 8- to 13-membered bicyclic or tricyclic ring system having a N atom at the bridgehead and optionally containing 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoras selected from N, 0 or S; m is 0 or an integer of 1 or 2; R9 and R10 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R12, R13, R19 and R23 are each independently H or a C1- C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R14, R15 and R22 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl group; and R16, R17, R18, R20 and R21 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C4alkyl group; or R20 and R21 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form a 5- to 7- membered ring optionally containing another heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; or the stereoisomers thereof or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also provides methods and compositions useful for the therapeutic treatment of central nervous system disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The 5-hydroxytryptamine-6 (5-HT6) receptor is one of the most recent receptors to be identified by molecular cloning. Its ability to bind a wide range of therapeutic compounds used in psychiatry, coupled with its intriguing distribution in the brain has stimulated significant interest in new compounds which are capable of interacting with or affecting said receptor. Significant efforts are being made to understand the possible role of the 5-HT6 receptor in psychiatry, cognitive dysfunction, motor function and control, memory, mood and the like. To that end, compounds which demonstrate a binding affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor are earnestly sought both as an aid in the study of the 5-HT6 receptor and as potential therapeutic agents in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example see C. Reavill and D. C. Rogers, Current Opinion in Investigational Drugs, 2001, 2(1):104-109, Pharma Press Ltd. Surprisingly, it has now been found that indolylalkylamine derivatives of formula I demonstrate 5- HT6 affinity. Advantageously, said amine derivatives may be used as effective therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders associated with or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor. Accordingly, the present invention provides indolylalkylainine derivatives of formula I wherein Q is SO2, CO, CONR9 or CSNR10; n is an integer of 2 or 3; R1 and R2 are each independently H, halogen, CN, OCO2R12, CO2R13, CONR14R15, CNR16NR17R18, SOmR18, NR20R21, OR22, COR23 or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R3 and R4 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl group; R5 and R6 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted, or R5 and R6 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered ring optionally containing an additional heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; R7 is H, halogen, or a C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; Rs is an optionally substituted 8- to 13-membered bicyclic or tricyclic ring system having a N atom at the bridgehead and optionally containing 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, 0 or S; m is 0 or an integer of 1 or 2; R9 and R10 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R12, R13, R19 and R23 are each independently H or a C1- C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R14, R15 and R22 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl group; and R16, R17, R18, R20 and R21 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C4alkyl group; or R20 and R21 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form a 5- to 7- membered ring optionally containing another heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; or the stereoisomers thereof or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. As used in the specification and claims, the term halogen designates Br, Cl, I or F and the term cycloheteroalkyl designates a five- to seven-membered cycloalkyl ring system containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms, which may be the same or different, selected from N, 0 or S and optionally containing one double bond. Exemplary of the cycloheteroalkyl ring systems included in the term as designated herein are the following rings wherein W is NR, 0 or S; and R is H or an optional substituent as described hereinbelow: Similarly, as used in the specification and claims, the term heteroaryl designates a 5- to 10-membered aromatic ring system containing 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms, which may be the same or different, selected from N, 0 or S. Such heteroaryl ring systems include pyrrolyl, azolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, imidazolyl, furyl, thienyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, indolinyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, benzisoxazolyl or the like. The term aryl designates a carbocyclic aromatic ring system, e.g. of 6 to 10 carbon atoms such as phenyl, naphthyl or the like. The term haloalkyl as used herein designates a CnH2n+1 group having from one to 2n+l halogen atoms which may be the same or different and the term haloalkoxy as used herein designates an OCnH2n+1 group having from one to 2n+l halogen atoms which may be the same or different. Exemplary of the 8- to 13-membered bicyclic or tricyclic ring systems having a N atom at a bridgehead and optionally containing 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, 0 or S included in the term as designated herein are the following ring systems wherein W is NR, 0 or S; and R is H or an optional substituent as described hereinbelow: In the specification and claims, when the terms such as C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C7cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or 8- to 13-membered bicyclic or tricyclic ring system having a N atom at the bridgehead are designated as being optionally substituted, the substituent groups which are optionally present may be one or more e.g. two or three, the same or different of those customarily employed in the development of pharmaceutical compounds or the modification of such compounds to influence their structure/activity, persistence, absorption, stability or other beneficial property. Specific examples of such substituents include halogen atoms, nitro, cyano, thiocyanato, cyanato, hydroxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, amino, alkylainino, dialkylamino, formyl, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl, alkanoyl, alkylthio, alkylsuphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, carbamoyl, alkylamido, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl, benzyloxy, heteroaryl, cycloheteroalkyl or cycloalkyl groups, preferably halogen atoms or lower alkyl groups. Typically, 0-3 substituents may be present. When any of the foregoing substituents represents or contains an alkyl substituent group, this may be linear or branched and may contain up to 12, preferably up to 6, more preferably up to 4 carbon atoms. Examples of R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, halogen (such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine), C1- CealkyKe.g. methyl), hydroxy, C1-C6alkyl substituted by pnenyKe.g. benzyl) and C1-C6alkoxy (e.g. methoxy) ; for example where substitution is in the 5- and/or 6- and/or 7 position. Q may be for example SO2. An example of n is 2. Examples of R8 are optionally substituted imidazofl,2-a]pyridine, imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazolyl, or benzo[d]-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole ring system, e.g. R8 is 6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl. An example of R7 is H. R3 and R4 may be independently for example H or C1-C6 alkyl such as methyl. Each R3 or R4 value present may be the same or different, e.g. , one R3 may be H the other CH3. Examples of R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen, C1- C6alkyl and C1-C6alkyl substituted by phenyl. Examples of R5 and R6 when together with the nitrogen atom represent 5- or 6- membered ring are rings such as pyrrolidinyl, piperazinyl or piperidinyl each optionally substituted by C1-C6alkyl or COOH. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts may be any acid addition salt formed by a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid such as phosphoric, sulfuric, hydrochloric, hydrobromic, citric, maleic, malonic, mandelic, succinic, fumaric, acetic, lactic, nitric, sulfonic, p-toluene sulfonic, methane sulfonic acid or the like. Compounds of the invention include esters, carbamates or other conventional prodrug forms, which in general, are functional derivatives of the compounds of the invention and which are readily converted to the inventive active moiety in vivo. Correspondingly, the method of the invention embraces the treatment of the various conditions described hereinabove with a compound of formula I or with a compound which is not specifically disclosed but which, upon administration, converts to a compound of formula I in vivo. Also included are metabolites of the compounds of the present invention defined as active species produced upon introduction of these compounds into a biological system. Compounds of the invention may exist as one or more stereoisomers. The various stereoisomers include enantiomers, diastereomers, atropisomers and geometric isomers. One skilled in the art will appreciate that one stereoisomer may be more active or may exhibit beneficial effects when enriched relative to the other stereoisomer(s) or when separated from the other stereoisomer(s). Additionally, the skilled artisan knows how to separate, enrich or selectively prepare said stereoisomers. Accordingly, the present invention comprises compounds of Formula I, the stereoisomers thereof and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention may be present as a mixture of stereoisomers, individual stereoisomers, or as an optically active form. Preferred compounds of the invention are those compounds of formula I wherein Q is SO2. Also preferred are those compounds of formula I wherein n is 2. Another group of preferred compounds of formula I are those compounds wherein R8 is 6-chloroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]- thiazol-5-yl. More preferred compounds of the invention are those compounds of formula I wherein Q is SO2 and R7 is H. Another group of more preferred compounds are those compounds of formula I wherein Q is SO2, n is 2 and R7 is H. Further more preferred compounds are those formula I compounds wherein Q is SO2, n is 2, R7 is H and R8 is 6- chloroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl. Among the preferred compounds of the invention are: 2-{l-[(6-chloroimidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]- lH-indol-3-yl}ethylamine; 2-{l-[(imidazo[2,l-b] [1,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]-1H- indol-3-yl}ethylamine; {2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)- lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine; {2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)- lH-indol-3-yl] ethyl}dimethylamine; benzyl-{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}amine; 1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-(2- pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)-1H-indole; l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-[2- (4-methylpiperazin-l-yl)ethyl]-lH-indole; l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-(2- piperidin-1-ylethyl)-1H-indole; benzyl-{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1, 3]thiazole-5- sulf onyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] ethyl}methylamine; {2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)- 1H-indol-3-y1]ethyl}phenethylamine; l-{2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3] thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}pyrrolidine-2- carboxylic acid; 2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)- lH-indol-3-yl]-1-methylethylamine; (R)-2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]-1-methylethylamine; (S)-2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulf onyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] -1-methylethylamine,- 2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H- indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-3- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; {2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H- indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine; {2-[1-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine; {2-[l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-3- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine; {2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H- indol-3-y1]ethyl}dimethyamine; {2-[l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethylamine; {2-[l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,1-b] [1,3]thiazole-3- sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethylamine; 2-t5-chloro-l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,l-b] [1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-chloro-l-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-chloro-l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole- 5-sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-chloro-l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,1- b][1,3]thiazole-3-sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]- ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5- methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6- methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-bromo-l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-benzyloxy-1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5- methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6- methyl-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-7- methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 3-(2-amino-ethyl)-l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1- b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-1H-indol-5-ol; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5- fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b] [1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6- fluoro-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; the stereoisomers thereof; or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), which processes comprise one of the following: a) reacting a compound of formula B wherein n, R1, R2,, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein, with an appropriate sulphonylating, acylating, carbamoylating or thiocarbamoylating agent containing the group: R4-Q- where R8 is as defined above and Q is S02, CO, CONR9 or CSNR10; said reactants protected on reactive sites and/or on reactive substituent groups as required, and removing any protecting groups to give a corresponding compound of formula (I); or b) removing a protecting group from a compound of formula I in which R5 is replaced by a protecting group, to give a corresponding compound of formula (I) wherein NR5R6 is -NHR6; or c) reacting a compound of formula (C): wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, R8 and Q are as defined herein and L is a leaving group such as halogen, e.g. Br, with an amine of formula HNR5R6 to give a corresponding compound of formula (I); or d) converting a compound of formula (I) having a reactive substituent group to a different compound of formula I; or e) converting a basic compound of formula (I) to an acid addition salt or vice versa; or f) isolating an isomer of a compound of formula (I) from a mixture of isomers; or g) converting an azide of formula (D) wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, R8 and Q are as defined herein to a corresponding compound of formula (I) wherein R5. and R6 are both H. Methods for carrying out the reactions described above are well known to those skilled in the art and/or are illustrated herein. In any of the reactions described herein reactive substituent groups or sites in the molecule may be protected prior to reaction by use of appropriate protecting groups inert to the reaction conditions and removed after the reaction. Compounds of the invention may be conveniently prepared using conventional synthetic methods and, if required, standard separation and isolation techniques. For example, compounds of formula I wherein Q is SO2, n is 2 and R3 and R4 are H (Ia) may be prepared by sequentially reacting an indole derivative of formula I with oxalyl chloride and an amine, HNR5R6, to give the intermediate of formula III; reducing the carbonyl groups of formula III with lithium aluminum hydride to give the corresponding 3-ethylamine derivative of formula IV; and reacting said formula IV derivative with a base such as potassium t- butoxide or sodium hydride followed by a sulfonyl chloride, R6SO2Cl, to give the desired formula la product. The reaction sequence is shown in flow diagram I. For intermediates of formula IV wherein R5 or R6 are H, the formula IV amine may be protected with a conventional protecting reagent such as di-t-butyl carbonate, prior to the final sulfonylation steps. The resulting N-protected formula I compound may then be deprotected in the presence of acid. Alternatively, compounds of formula la may be prepared by reacting a 3-(2-bromoethy1) derivative of formula V sequentially with a base and a sulfonyl chloride, R8SO2C1, to give the formula VI intermediate and reacting the formula VI intermediate with an amine, HNR5R6 to give the desired product of formula Ia. The reaction steps are shown in flow diagram II Compounds of formula I wherein R3 or R4 are other than H and Q is SO2 (Ib) may be prepared by sequentially reacting the intermediate of formula II with a Grignard reagent, such as ethyl magnesium bromide, and an amino acid chloride of formula VII to give the 3-acylated compound of formula VIII; reducing said formula VIII compound with a reducing agent such as lithium aluminum hydride to give the corresponding 3-alkylamino compound of formula IX and sulfonating the formula IX compound as described hereinabove in flow diagrams I and II to afford the desired formula Ib product. The reaction sequence is shown in flow diagram III. In the case where R5 or R6 are H, the nitrogen atom of the amino acid chloride of formula VII is protected and the corresponding resultant product may be deprotected using conventional means to give the desired formula Ib compound wherein R5 or R6 are H. Compounds of formula I wherein Q is S02; n is 3; and R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are H (Ic) may be prepared by sequentially reacting an aryl hydrazine hydrochloride of formula X with 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran to give the indol-3- yl-propanol-1-ol of formula XI; displacing the hydroxy group with bromine to give the corresponding bromo compound of formula XII; reacting the formula XII compound with sodium azide to form the azide of formula XIII; sulfonylating the formula XIII azide to give the compound of formula XIV and converting the formula XIV compound to the desired formula Ic amine via reaction with triphenylphosphine- The reaction sequence is shown in flow diagram IV. Similarly, compounds of formula I wherein Q is CO, CONR9 or CSR10 may be prepared using the above procedures ' illustrated in flow diagrams I, II, III and IV and employing the appropriately substituted acid chloride, isocyanate or isothiocyanate in place of R8SO2Cl. Protecting groups useful in the reactions described hereinabove include t-butylcarboxylate, benzyl, acetyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, or any conventional group known to protect a basic nitrogen in standard synthetic procedures. Sulfonyl chlorides, R8SO2Cl, may be obtained commercially or prepared by conventional techniques. For example, 6-substituted-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl sulfonyl chlorides of formulas Xva and XVb may be prepared by reacting 2-amino thiazole with chloroacetic acid or a suitable chloromethyl ketone to give 2-imino-4- thiazolin-3-ylacetic acid (XVIa) or the 2-imino-4- thiazolin-3-yl ketone (XVIb), respectively; reacting either XVIa or XVIb with POC13 to give, in the case of XVIa, 6-chloroimidazo[2,l-b]thiazole (XVIIa) or, in the case of XVIb, 6-substituted-imidazo[2,1-b] thiazole XVIIb; and sequentially reacting the respective XVIIa and XVIIb compounds with chlorosulfonic acid and POCI3 to give the desired sulfonyl chlorides of formulas Xva and XVb. The reactions are illustrated in flow diagram V wherein R represents an optional substituent as described hereinabove with the exclusion of halogen. Advantageously, the present invention provides a method for the preparation of a compound of formula I wherein Q is SO2 and R5 and R6 are other than H (Id) which comprises reacting a compound of formula XVIII with a sulfonyl chloride, R8SO2Cl, in the presence of a base optionally in the presence of a solvent. The process is shown in flow diagram VI. Bases suitable for use in the method of invention are strong bases such as NaH, KOt-Bu, or any conventional base capable of removing a proton from a basic indole or benzazole nitrogen atom. Advantageously, the inventive compound of formula I may be utilized in the treatment of central nervous system disorders relating to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor such as motor, mood, psychiatric, cognitive, neurodegenerative, or the like disorders, for example, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, epilepsy, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, migraine, sleep disorders, neurodegenerative disorders (such as head trauma or stroke), feeding disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia), schizophrenia, memory loss, disorders associated with withdrawl from drug or nicotine abuse, or the like or certain gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for the treatment of a disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor in a patient in need thereof which comprises providing said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I as described hereinabove. The compounds may be provided by oral or parenteral administration or in any common manner known to be an effective administration of a therapeutic agent to a patient in need thereof. The therapeutically effective amount provided in the treatment of a specific CNS disorder may vary according to the specific condition(s) being treated, the size, age and response pattern of the patient, the severity of the disorder, the judgment of the attending physician and the like. In general, effective amounts for daily oral administration may be about 0.01 to 1,000 mg/kg, preferably about 0.5 to 500 mg/kg and effective amounts for parenteral administration may be about 0.1 to 100 mg/kg, preferably about 0.5 to 50 mg/kg. In actual practice, the compounds of the invention are provided by administering the compound or a precursor thereof in a solid or liquid form, either neat or in combination with one or more conventional pharmaceutical carriers or excipients. Accordingly, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition which comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of a compound of formula I as described hereinabove. Solid carriers suitable for use in the composition of the invention include one or more substances which may also act as flavoring agents, lubricants, solubilizers, suspending agents, fillers, glidants, compression aides, binders, tablet-disintegrating agents or encapsulating materials. In powders, the carrier may be a finely divided solid which is in admixture with a finely divided compound of formula I. In tablets, the formula I compound may be mixed with a carrier having the necessary compression properties in suitable proportions and compacted in the shape and size desired. Said powders and tablets may contain up to 99% by weight of the formula I compound. Solid carriers suitable for use in the composition of the invention include calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, talc, sugars, lactose, dextrin, starch, gelatin, cellulose, methyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidine, low melting waxes and ion exchange resins. Any pharmaceutically acceptable liquid carrier suitable for preparing solutions, suspensions, emulsions, syrups and elixirs may be employed in the composition of the invention. Compounds of formula I may be dissolved or suspended in a pharmaceutically acceptable liquid carrier such as water, an organic solvent, or a pharmaceutically acceptable oil or fat, or a mixture thereof. Said liquid composition may contain other suitable pharmaceutical additives such as solubilizers, emulsifiers, buffers, preservatives, sweeteners, flavoring agents, suspending agents, thickening agents, coloring agents, viscosity regulators, stabilizers, osmo- regulators, or the like. Examples of liquid carriers suitable for oral and parenteral administration include water (particularly containing additives as above, e.g., cellulose derivatives, preferably sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution), alcohols (including monohydric alcohols and polyhydric alcohols, e.g., glycols) or their derivatives, or oils (e.g., fractionated coconut oil and arachis oil). For parenteral administration the carrier may also be an oily ester such as ethyl oleate or isopropyl myristate. Compositions of the invention which are sterile solutions or suspensions are suitable for intramuscular, intraperitoneal or subcutaneous injection. Sterile solutions may also be administered intravenously. Inventive compositions suitable for oral administration may be in either liquid or solid composition form. For a more clear understanding, and in order to illustrate the invention more clearly, specific examples thereof are set forth hereinbelow. The following examples are merely illustrative and are not to be understood as limiting the scope and underlying principles of the invention in any way. Unless otherwise stated, all parts are parts by weight. The terms NMR and HPLC designate nuclear magnetic resonance and high performance liquid chromatography, respectively. The terms THF and EtOAc designate tetrahydrofuran and ethyl acetate, respectively. A solution of tryptamine (4.2 g, 26.2 mmol) in a 1:1 mixture of acetone;water is treated with di-t-butyl carbonate (6.5 g, 27.8 mmol) and K2CO3 (7.5 g, 54.4 mmol), stirred at room temperature for 16 h, concentrated in vacuo to an aqueous mixture and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A mixture of the resultant residue (5.6 g, 21 mmol) and 6-chloroimidazo[2,l- b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (5.01 g, 19.5 mmol) in THF is treated portion-wise with potassium t-butoxide (4.3 g, 39 mmol (2 eq.) at room temperature, stirred for 16h, poured into a saturated NaHCO3 solution and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo. This resultant residue is chromatographed (silica gel, 10%-60% EtOAc in hexanes as gradient eluent) to give the protected 5-sulfonyl- tryptamine intermediate as a tan solid, 5.6 g (60% yield). A solution of said intermediate (6.8 g 14.2 mmol) in isopropanol is treated with 4N HC1 in dioxane (40 mL, 11 equiv.) , stirred for 4h and filtered. The filtercake is washed with ether and air-dried to give the title product as an off-white solid 3.2 g (55% yield) mp 239-2412C, identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses. A mixture of 3-(2-bromoethyl)indole (1.0 g, 4.46 mmol) and 6-chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (0.96g, 1.1 eq.) in THF is treated with potassium t-butoxide (0.48 g, 1.1 eguiv.) at room temperature, stirred for 16h, quenched with saturated NaHCO3 and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo to give the title product as a brown oil, 1.2 g (58% yield), identified by HPLC and mass spectral analyses. A solution of 3-(2-bromoethyl)-1-(6- chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl) indole (92 mg, 0.20 nunol) in THP is treated with methyl amine (2M in methanol, 0.4 mL, 2eq.), heated at 50C for 24h, cooled and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is purified by HPLC1 to give the title product as a white solid, 18.5 mg, identified by HPLC2 and mass spectral analyses. 1HPLC conditions (preparative): Gilson Preparative HPLC system; YMC Pro C18, 20 mm x 50 mm ID, 5uM column; 2 mL injection; Solvent A: 0.02% TFA/water; Solvent B:0.02% TFA/acetonitrile; Gradient: Time 0: 95% A; 2 min: 95% A; 14 min: 10% A, 15 min: 10% A, 16 min: 95% A; Flow rate 22.5 mL/min; Detection: 254 nm DAD. 2HPLC conditions (analytical): Hewlett Packard 1100 HPLC system; Waters Xterra C18, 2 mm x 30 mm ID, 3uM column; 5uL injection; Solvent A: 0.02% TFA/water; Solvent B:0.02% TFA/acetonitrile; Gradient: Time 0: 95% A; 0.2 min: 95% A; 3 min: 5% A; Flow rate 1.2 mL/min; Detection: 254 nm DAD. Using essentially the same procedures described hereinabove and employing the appropriate amine, the compounds shown in Table I are obtained and identified by HPLC and mass spectral analyses. 6 -CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2- 1.74 436 7 -CH2-CH2-N(CH3)-CH2-CH2- 1.69 465 8 -CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2 1.67 450 9 CH3 CH2C5H5 1.88 486 10 H CH2CH2C6H5 1.90 486 11 -CH(CO2H)-CH2-CH2-CH2- 1.96 480 1HPLC conditions (analytical) : Hewlett Packard 1100 HPLC system; Waters Xterra C18, 2 nun x 30 mm ID, 3uM column; 5uL injection; Solvent A: 0.02% TFA/water; Solvent B:0.02% TFA/acetonitrile; Gradient: Time 0: 95% A; 0.2 min: 95% A; 3 min: 5% A; Flow rate 1.2 mL/min; Detection: 254 nm DAD. A solution of a-methyltryptamine methane sulfonate (5.0 g, 18.5 mmol) in a 1:1 mixture of acetone:water is treated with di-t-butyl dicarbonate (7.7 g, 55.5 mmol, 3 eq.), stirred at room temperature for 16h, concentrated to an aqueous mixture and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A mixture of a portion of the resultant residue (2.0 g, 7.3 mmol, 1.1 eq.) and 6- chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (1.7 g, 6.6 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in THF is treated portionwise with potassium t-butoxide (820 mg, 7.3 mmol, 1.1 equiv.) at room temperature stirred for lh, poured into saturated NaHC03 and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. This resultant residue is chromatographed (silica gel, 20%-50% EtOAc in hexanes as gradient eluent) to give the free base of the title product as a brown oil, 1.7 g (50% yield). Treatment with 4N HC1 in dioxane and THF, followed by filtration and recrystallization of the filtercake from ethanol affords the title product as a light brown solid 1.0 g (40% yield), identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses. A solution of indole (1.1 g, 9.3 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in methylene chloride under N2 at 0C is treated dropwise with ethyl magnesium bromide (9 mL 3. 0M in ether, 27 mmol, 3 equiv.), allowed to warm to room temperature for- 1H, cooled to 0C, treated dropwise with a solution of Fmoc-L-alanine acid chloride (14.0 mmol, 1.5 eq.) in methylene chloride, allowed to warm to room temperature for 1h, poured over 50 mL of aqueous IN HCl, cooled to 0C and stirred at 0C for 15 minutes. The phases are separated. The organic phase is dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue is diluted with saturated NaHCO3 and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue which is dissolved in 10% piperidine in dimethyl formamide and stirred for lh at room temperature. The resultant solution is diluted with saturated NaHCO3 and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title product as a brown oil, 0.8 g (47% yield), identified by HPLC and mass spectral analyses. A solution of (S)-2-amino-l-(lH-indol-3-yl)-propan- 1-one (0.47 g, 2.5 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in acetonitrile and isopropanol is treated portionwise with NaBH4 (285 mg, 7.49 mmol, 3.0 equiv.), heated at reflux temperature for 24h, stirred at room temperature under N2 for 36h, quenched with methanol, concentrated and partitioned between water and EtOAc. The EtOAc phase is dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title product as a brown oil, identified by HPLC and mass spectral analyses. A mixture of (S)-2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)-1- methylethylamine (0.43 g, 2.5 mmol) and di-t-butyl dicarbonate (0.60 g, 2.75 mmol) in acetone is treated dropwise with aqueous K2CO3 (3.5 g, 25 mmol) at 0C, allowed to warm to room temperature for 16h, concentrated to an aqueous residue and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo to dryness. This residue is chromatographed (silica gel, 10%-50% EtOAc in hexanes as gradient eluent) to give the protected ®-2-methyl tryptamine. A mixture of the protected tryptamine (0.17g, 0.62 mmol) and 6- chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (0.16g, 0.62 mmol) in THF is treated with potassium t-butoxide (77 mg, 0.68 mmol) at room temperature, stirred for 1H, poured into saturated NaHCCb and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is dispersed in THF and 4N HC1 in dioxane, stirred for 16h, concentrated in vacuo and purified by HPLC1 to afford the title product as a beige solid, 0.62 mg (35% yield), identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses. 1HPLC conditions: Hewlett Packard 1100 HPLC system; Waters Xterra C18, 2 mm x 30 mm ID, 3uM column; 5uL injection; Solvent A: 0.02% TFA/water; Solvent B:0.02% TFA/acetonitrile; Gradient: Time 0: 95% A; 0.2 min: 95% A; 3 min: 5% A; Flow rate 1.2 mL/min; Detection: 254 nm DAD. Using essentially the same procedures described hereinabove and employing F-moc-D-alanine as starting material, the title product is obtained and identified by HPLC and mass spectral analyses. Using essentially the same procedures described hereinabove and employing the appropriate indole substrate and sulfonyl halide, the compounds shown in Table II are obtained and identified by HPLC and mass spectral analyses. A stirred suspension of 4-fluorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride (8.13 g, 50 mmol) in a mixture of water and dioxane is treated with a solution of 3,4-dihydro-2H- pyran (4.6 ml, 50 mmol) over a period of 5 min, heated at 100°C for 18h, cooled, diluted with ether and filtered. The filtrate is dried over NaSO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 1:1 EtOAc/hexane) to give the title product as an oil, 8.31 g (86% yield), identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses. A mixture of 3-(5-fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)-propan-1-ol (2.15 g, 11.2 mmol), carbon tetrabromide (4.80 g, 14.5 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (4.40 g, 16.7 mmol) in methylene chloride is stirred for 1h and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, EtOAc/hexane 3/7) to afford the title product as an oil, 1.97 g (69% yield), identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses. A solution of 3-(3-bromopropy1)-5-flouro-1H-indole (0.95 g, 3 mmol) and sodium azide (0.59 g, 9 mmol) in anhydrous dimethyl formamide is stirred at 60°C for 18h, poured into water and extracted with methylene chloride. The extracts are combined, washed with water, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, EtOAc/hexane: 3/7) to afford the title product as a clear oil, 0.98 g (91% yield), identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses. A stirred solution of 3-(3-azidopropyl)-5-fluoro-lH- indole (150 mg, 0.53 mmol) in THF is treated with KOt-Bu (0.55 ml, 0.55 mmol, 1M in THF solution) under nitrogen at room temperature, stirred for 30 min, treated with 6- chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonylchloride (141 mg, 0.55 mmol), stirred for 18h at room temperature, quenched with 1N HC1 and water and diluted with EtOAc. The two phases are separated and the aqueous phase is extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are combined with the organic phase and are dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is purified by flash chromotography (silica gel, EtOAc/hexane: 3/7) to give the title product as a yellow solid, 203 mg (88% yield), mp 84-86°C, identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses. A mixture of 3- (3-azidopropyl) -1- [ (6-chloroimidazo- [2,1-b][l,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonylj-5-fluoro-lH-indole (180 mg, 0.41 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (161 mg, 0.62 mmol in THF and water is stirred under nitrogen for 24h at room temperature and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, EtOAc/2M NH3 in MeOH: 98/2) to afford the title product as an off-white solid, 132 mg (78% yield), mp 139-141°C, identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses. EXAMPLE 46 Comparative Evaluation of 5-HT6 Binding Affinity of Test Compounds The affinity of test compounds for the serotonin 5- HT6 receptor is evaluated in the following manner. Cultured Hela cells expressing human cloned 5-HT6 receptors are harvested and centrifuged at low speed (1,000 x g) for 10.0 min to remove the culture media. The harvested cells are suspended in half volume of fresh physiological phosphate buffered saline solution and recentrifuged at the same speed. This operation is repeated. The collected cells are then homogenized in ten volumes of 50 mM Tris.HCl (pH 7.4) and 0.5 mM EDTA. The homogenate is centrifuged at 40,000 x g for 30.0 min and the precipitate is collected. The obtained pellet is resuspended in 10 volumes of Tris.HCl buffer and recentrifuged at the same speed. The final pellet is suspended in a small volume of Tris.HCl buffer and the tissue protein content is determined in aliquots of 10-25 ml volumes. Bovine Serum Albumin is used as the standard in the protein determination according to the method described in Lowry et al., J. Biol. Chem., 193:265 (1951). The volume of the suspended cell membranes is adjusted to give a tissue protein concentration of 1.0 mg/ml of suspension. The prepared membrane suspension (10 times concentrated) is aliquoted in 1.0 ml volumes and stored at -70° C until used in subsequent binding experiments. Binding experiments are performed in a 96 well microtiter plate format, in a total volume of 200 ml. To each well is added the following mixture: 80.0 ml of incubation buffer made in 50 mM Tris.HCl buffer (pH 7.4) containing 10.0 mM MgCl2 and 0.5 mM EDTA and 20 ml of [3H]-LSD (S.A., 86.0 Ci/mmol, available from Amersham Life Science), 3.0 nM. The dissociation constant, KD of the [3H]LSD at the human serotonin 5-HT6 receptor is 2.9 nM, as determined by saturation binding with increasing concentrations of [3H]LSD. The reaction is initiated by the final addition of 100.0 ml of tissue suspension. Nonspecific binding is measured in the presence of 10.0 mM methiothepin. The test compounds are added in 20.0 ml volume. The reaction is allowed to proceed in the dark for 120 min at room temperature, at which time, the bound ligand-receptor complex is filtered off on a 96 well unifilter with a Packard Filtermate® 196 Harvester. The bound complex caught on the filter disk is allowed to air dry and the radioactivity is measured in a Packard TopCount® equipped with six photomultiplier detectors, after the addition of 40.0ml Microscint®-20 scintillant to each shallow well. The unifilter plate is heat-sealed and counted in a PackardTopCount® with a tritium efficiency of 31.0%. Specific binding to the 5-HT6 receptor is defined as the total radioactivity bound less the amount bound in the presence of 10.0mM unlabeled methiothepin. Binding in the presence of varying concentrations of test compound is expressed as a percentage of specific binding in the absence of test compound. The results are plotted as log % bound versus log concentration of test compound. Nonlinear regression analysis of data points with a computer assisted program Prism® yielded both the IC50 and the K1 values of test compounds with 95% confidence limits. A linear regression line of data points is plotted, from which the IC50 value is determined and the KI value is determined based upon the following equation: KI = IC50 / (1 + L/KD) where L is the concentration of the radioactive ligand used and Kd is the dissociation constant of the ligand for the receptor, both expressed in nM. Using this assay, the following Ki values are determined and compared to those values obtained by representative compounds known to demonstrate binding to the 5-HT6 receptor. The data are shown in Table III, below. As can be seen from the results set forth above, the compounds of the present invention demonstrate significant affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor. IndolylaJkylamine derivatives comprising a compound of formula I wherein Q is ,SO2, CO, CONR9 or CSNR10; n is an integer of 2 or 3; R1 and R2 are each independently H, halogen, CN, OCO2R12, CO2R13, CONR14R15/ CNR16NR17R18 , SOmR19, NR20R21, 0R22, COR23 or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R3 and R4 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C6alk.yl group; R5 and R6 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted, or R5 and R6 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered ring optionally containing an additional heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; R7 is H, halogen, or a C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R8 is an optionally substituted 8- to 13-rnembered bicyclic or tricyclic ring system having a N atom at a abridgehea'd and optionally containing 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected•from N, 0 or S; m is 0 or an integer of 1 or 2; R.9 and R10 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; K-12, R13, R19 and R23 are each 'independently H or a C1- C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally substituted; R14 R15 and R22 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl group; and R16, R17, R18, R20 and R21 are each independently H or an optionally substituted C1-C4alkyl group; or R20 and R21 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form a.5- to 7- membered ring optionally containing another heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; or the stereoisomers thereof or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. 2 . A compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein Q: is . SO2. 3. A compound as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein n is 2'. 4. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein R8 is an optionally substituted imidazo[2,1- b][1,3]thiazolyl ring system. 5. A compound as claimed in - claim 4 wherein R3 is 6- chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl. 6. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 wherein R7 is K. 7 . A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein R3 and R4 are H. 8. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, hydroxy, C1-C6alkyl substituted by phenyl, and C1-C6alkoxy. 9. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 wherein R5 and R6 are each selected from hydrogen, C1- C6alkyl and C1-C6alkyl substituted by phenyl, or R5 and R6 together with the nitrogen atom represent a pyrrolidinyl, piperazinyl or piperidinyl ring optionally substituted by C1-C6alkyl or COOH. 10. A compound as claimed in claim 1 selected from the group consisting of: 2-{l-[(6-chloroimidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]- 1H-indol-3-yl} ethylair.ine ; 2-{l-[(imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]-1H- indol-3-yl} ethylamine; {2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2/l-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)- lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine; {2-[1-(6-chloro~imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)- 1H-indol-3-yl ] ethyl} dimethylamine ; benzyl-{2-[1- (6-chloro-imidazo [2,1-b] [1, 3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}amine; 1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-(2- pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl) -1H-indole; 1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-[2- (4-methylpiperasin-l-yl)ethyl]-1H-indole; 1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-(2- piperidin-1-ylethyl)-1H-indole; benzyl-{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] ethyl}methylainine; {2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)- 1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}phenethylamine; l-{2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thia2ole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}pyrrolidine-2- carboxylic acid; 2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)- 1H-indol-3~yl] -1-methylethylamine; (R)-2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] -1 -methy 1 ethylamine; (S)-2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b] [1, 3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] -1-methylethylamine; 2-[l-(2-chloro-imidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H- indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[l-(2;6-dichloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2, 1-b] [1,3]thiazole-3- sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; {2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H- indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine; {2-[l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2/l-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyi)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine; {2-[l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-3- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine; {2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H- indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethyamine; {2- [1- (2,6-dich.loro-imidazo[2,l-b] [1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethylamine; {2-[1-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2, 1-b] [1,3]thiazole-3- sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethylamine; 2- [5-chloro-l- (6-chloro-imidazo [2,1-b] [1, 3] tliiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-chloro-l-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-chloro-l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole- 5-sulfonyi)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-chloro-l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,1- b][1,3]thiazole-3-sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]- ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b] [1,3] thiazble-5-sulfonyi)-5- methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6- methoxy-lH-indol-3-yl] ethylamine; 2-[5-bromo-l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[5-benzyloxy-1-(6-chlcro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5- sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5- methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6- methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-7- methyl-1H-in.dol-3-yl]ethylamine; 3-(2-amino-ethyl)-1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1- b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-1H-indol-5-ol; 2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5- fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; 2- [1- (6-chloro-imidazo [2 ,1-b] [1, 3] thiazole-5-sulfonyl) -6- fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine; the stereoisomers thereof; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. 11. A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a compound of formula (I) as claimed in anyone of claims 1 to 1.0 or the stereoisomers thereof or the pharmaceulically acceptable salts thereof. 12. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 11,- for the treatment of a disorder of the central nervous system related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor in a patient in need thereof. 13. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 12 wherein said disorder is a motor disorder, anxiety disorder or cognitive disorder. 14. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 12 wherein said disorder is schizophrenia or depression. 15. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 13 wherein said disorder is Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. 16. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 13 wherein said disorder is attention deficit disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder. The instant invention discloses indolylalkylamine derivatives of formula I as 5- hydroxytryptamine-6- ligands, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical composition containing them.

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INDOLYLALKYLAMINE DERIVATIVES
This invention relates to indolylalkylamine
derivatives as 5-hydroxytryptamine-6 ligands, processes
for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions
containing them and to methods of treatment using them.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Various central nervous system disorders such as
anxiety, depression, motor disorders, etc., are believed
to involve a disturbance of the neurotransmitter 5-
hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) or serotonin. Serotonin is
localized in the central and peripheral nervous systems
and is known to affect many types of conditions including
psychiatric disorders, motor activity, feeding behavior,
sexual activity, and neuroendocrine regulation among
others. The effects of serotonin are regulated by the
various 5-HT receptor subtypes. Known 5-HT receptors
include the 5-HT1 family (e.g. 5-HT1A), the 5-HT2 family
(e.g. 5-HT2A), 5-HT3, 5-HT4, 5-HT5, 5-HT6 and 5-HT7
subtypes.
The recently identified human 5-hydroxytryptamine-6
(5-HT6) receptor subtype has been cloned, and the
extensive distribution of its mRNA has been reported.
Highest levels of 5-HT6 receptor mRNA have been observed
in the olfactory tubercle, the striatum, nucleus
accumbens, dentate gyrus and CA1, CA2 and CA3 regions of
the hippocampus. Lower levels of 5-HT6 receptor mRNA
are seen in the granular layer of the cerebellum, several
diencephalic nuclei, amygdala and in the cortex.
Northern blots have revealed that 5-HT6 receptor mRNA
appears to be exclusively present in the brain, with
little evidence for its presence in peripheral tissues.
The high affinity of a number of antipsychotic agents for
the 5-HT6 receptor, in addition to its mKNA localization
in striatum, olfactory tubercle and nucleus accumbens
suggests that some of the clinical actions of these
compounds may be mediated through this receptor.
Therefore, 5-HT6 receptor ligands are believed to be of
potential use in the treatment of certain CNS disorders
such as anxiety, depression, epilepsy, obsessive
compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder,
migraine, cognitive memory enhancement (e.g. for the
treatment of Alzheimer's disease), sleep disorders,
feeding disorders (e.g. anorexia or bulimia),
neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. stroke or head trauma),
panic attacks, withdrawal from drug abuse (e.g. cocaine,
ethanol, nicotine or benzodiazepines), schizophrenia, or
the like; or in the treatment of certain gastrointestinal
disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Therefore, it is an object of this invention to
provide compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents
in the treatment of a variety of central nervous system
disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.
It is another object of this invention to provide
therapeutic methods and pharmaceutical compositions
useful for the treatment of central nervous system
disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.
It is a feature of this invention that the compounds
provided may also be used to further study and elucidate
the 5-HT6 receptor.
These and other objects and features of the
invention will become more apparent by the detailed
description set forth hereinbelow.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides an indolylalkylamine
derivative of formula I

wherein
Q is SO2, CO, CONRg or CSNR10;
n is an integer of 2 or 3;
R1 and R2 are each independently H, halogen, CN,
OCO2R12, CO2R13, CONR14R15, CNR16NR17R18 / SOmR19,
NR20R21/ OR22, COR23 or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl,
C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl,
aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
R3 and R4 are each independently H or an optionally
substituted C1-C6alkyl group;
R5 and R6 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl,
C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl,
cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each
optionally substituted, or R5 and R6 may be
taken together with the atom to which they are
attached to form an optionally substituted 5-
to 7-membered ring optionally containing an
additional heteroatom selected from 0, N or S;
R7 is H, halogen, or a C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, aryl
or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
R8 is an optionally substituted 8- to 13-membered
bicyclic or tricyclic ring system having a N
atom at the bridgehead and optionally
containing 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoras
selected from N, 0 or S;
m is 0 or an integer of 1 or 2;
R9 and R10 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl,
aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
R12, R13, R19 and R23 are each independently H or a C1-
C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-
C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or
heteroaryl group each optionally substituted;
R14, R15 and R22 are each independently H or an
optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl group; and
R16, R17, R18, R20 and R21 are each independently H or
an optionally substituted C1-C4alkyl group; or
R20 and R21 may be taken together with the atom
to which they are attached to form a 5- to 7-
membered ring optionally containing another
heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; or
the stereoisomers thereof or the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof.
The present invention also provides methods and
compositions useful for the therapeutic treatment of
central nervous system disorders related to or affected
by the 5-HT6 receptor.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The 5-hydroxytryptamine-6 (5-HT6) receptor is
one of the most recent receptors to be identified by
molecular cloning. Its ability to bind a wide range of
therapeutic compounds used in psychiatry, coupled with
its intriguing distribution in the brain has stimulated
significant interest in new compounds which are capable
of interacting with or affecting said receptor.
Significant efforts are being made to understand the
possible role of the 5-HT6 receptor in psychiatry,
cognitive dysfunction, motor function and control,
memory, mood and the like. To that end, compounds which
demonstrate a binding affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor are
earnestly sought both as an aid in the study of the 5-HT6
receptor and as potential therapeutic agents in the
treatment of central nervous system disorders, for
example see C. Reavill and D. C. Rogers, Current Opinion
in Investigational Drugs, 2001, 2(1):104-109, Pharma
Press Ltd.
Surprisingly, it has now been found that
indolylalkylamine derivatives of formula I demonstrate 5-
HT6 affinity. Advantageously, said amine derivatives may
be used as effective therapeutic agents for the treatment
of central nervous system (CNS) disorders associated with
or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor. Accordingly, the
present invention provides indolylalkylainine derivatives
of formula I

wherein
Q is SO2, CO, CONR9 or CSNR10;
n is an integer of 2 or 3;
R1 and R2 are each independently H, halogen, CN,
OCO2R12, CO2R13, CONR14R15, CNR16NR17R18, SOmR18,
NR20R21, OR22, COR23 or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl,
C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl,
aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
R3 and R4 are each independently H or an optionally
substituted C1-C6alkyl group;
R5 and R6 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl,
C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl,
cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each
optionally substituted, or R5 and R6 may be
taken together with the atom to which they are
attached to form an optionally substituted 5-
to 7-membered ring optionally containing an
additional heteroatom selected from 0, N or S;
R7 is H, halogen, or a C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, aryl
or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
Rs is an optionally substituted 8- to 13-membered
bicyclic or tricyclic ring system having a N
atom at the bridgehead and optionally
containing 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms
selected from N, 0 or S;
m is 0 or an integer of 1 or 2;
R9 and R10 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl,
aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
R12, R13, R19 and R23 are each independently H or a C1-
C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-
C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or
heteroaryl group each optionally substituted;
R14, R15 and R22 are each independently H or an
optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl group; and
R16, R17, R18, R20 and R21 are each independently H or
an optionally substituted C1-C4alkyl group; or
R20 and R21 may be taken together with the atom
to which they are attached to form a 5- to 7-
membered ring optionally containing another
heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; or
the stereoisomers thereof or the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof.
As used in the specification and claims, the
term halogen designates Br, Cl, I or F and the term
cycloheteroalkyl designates a five- to seven-membered
cycloalkyl ring system containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms,
which may be the same or different, selected from N, 0 or
S and optionally containing one double bond. Exemplary
of the cycloheteroalkyl ring systems included in the term
as designated herein are the following rings wherein W is
NR, 0 or S; and R is H or an optional substituent as
described hereinbelow:
Similarly, as used in the specification and claims,
the term heteroaryl designates a 5- to 10-membered
aromatic ring system containing 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms,
which may be the same or different, selected from N, 0 or
S. Such heteroaryl ring systems include pyrrolyl,
azolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, imidazolyl, furyl, thienyl,
quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, indolinyl, benzothienyl,
benzofuranyl, benzisoxazolyl or the like. The term
aryl designates a carbocyclic aromatic ring system, e.g.
of 6 to 10 carbon atoms such as phenyl, naphthyl or the
like. The term haloalkyl as used herein designates a
CnH2n+1 group having from one to 2n+l halogen atoms which
may be the same or different and the term haloalkoxy as
used herein designates an OCnH2n+1 group having from one to
2n+l halogen atoms which may be the same or different.
Exemplary of the 8- to 13-membered bicyclic or
tricyclic ring systems having a N atom at a bridgehead
and optionally containing 1, 2 or 3 additional
heteroatoms selected from N, 0 or S included in the term
as designated herein are the following ring systems
wherein W is NR, 0 or S; and R is H or an optional
substituent as described hereinbelow:
In the specification and claims, when the terms such
as C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C7cycloalkyl,
cycloheteroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or 8- to 13-membered
bicyclic or tricyclic ring system having a N atom at the
bridgehead are designated as being optionally
substituted, the substituent groups which are optionally
present may be one or more e.g. two or three, the same or
different of those customarily employed in the
development of pharmaceutical compounds or the
modification of such compounds to influence their
structure/activity, persistence, absorption, stability or
other beneficial property. Specific examples of such
substituents include halogen atoms, nitro, cyano,
thiocyanato, cyanato, hydroxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy,
haloalkoxy, amino, alkylainino, dialkylamino, formyl,
alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl, alkanoyl, alkylthio,
alkylsuphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, carbamoyl, alkylamido,
phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl, benzyloxy, heteroaryl,
cycloheteroalkyl or cycloalkyl groups, preferably halogen
atoms or lower alkyl groups. Typically, 0-3 substituents
may be present. When any of the foregoing substituents
represents or contains an alkyl substituent group, this
may be linear or branched and may contain up to 12,
preferably up to 6, more preferably up to 4 carbon atoms.
Examples of R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen,
halogen (such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine), C1-
CealkyKe.g. methyl), hydroxy, C1-C6alkyl substituted by
pnenyKe.g. benzyl) and C1-C6alkoxy (e.g. methoxy) ; for
example where substitution is in the 5- and/or 6- and/or
7 position.
Q may be for example SO2.
An example of n is 2.
Examples of R8 are optionally substituted
imidazofl,2-a]pyridine, imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazolyl, or
benzo[d]-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole ring system, e.g. R8
is 6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl.
An example of R7 is H.
R3 and R4 may be independently for example H or C1-C6
alkyl such as methyl. Each R3 or R4 value present may be
the same or different, e.g. , one R3 may be H the other
CH3.
Examples of R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen, C1-
C6alkyl and C1-C6alkyl substituted by phenyl. Examples
of R5 and R6 when together with the nitrogen atom
represent 5- or 6- membered ring are rings such as
pyrrolidinyl, piperazinyl or piperidinyl each optionally
substituted by C1-C6alkyl or COOH.
Pharmaceutically acceptable salts may be any acid
addition salt formed by a compound of formula I and a
pharmaceutically acceptable acid such as phosphoric,
sulfuric, hydrochloric, hydrobromic, citric, maleic,
malonic, mandelic, succinic, fumaric, acetic, lactic,
nitric, sulfonic, p-toluene sulfonic, methane sulfonic
acid or the like.
Compounds of the invention include esters,
carbamates or other conventional prodrug forms, which in
general, are functional derivatives of the compounds of
the invention and which are readily converted to the
inventive active moiety in vivo. Correspondingly, the
method of the invention embraces the treatment of the
various conditions described hereinabove with a compound
of formula I or with a compound which is not specifically
disclosed but which, upon administration, converts to a
compound of formula I in vivo. Also included are
metabolites of the compounds of the present invention
defined as active species produced upon introduction of
these compounds into a biological system.
Compounds of the invention may exist as one or more
stereoisomers. The various stereoisomers include
enantiomers, diastereomers, atropisomers and geometric
isomers. One skilled in the art will appreciate that one
stereoisomer may be more active or may exhibit beneficial
effects when enriched relative to the other
stereoisomer(s) or when separated from the other
stereoisomer(s). Additionally, the skilled artisan knows
how to separate, enrich or selectively prepare said
stereoisomers. Accordingly, the present invention
comprises compounds of Formula I, the stereoisomers
thereof and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts
thereof. The compounds of the invention may be present
as a mixture of stereoisomers, individual stereoisomers,
or as an optically active form.
Preferred compounds of the invention are those
compounds of formula I wherein Q is SO2. Also preferred
are those compounds of formula I wherein n is 2. Another
group of preferred compounds of formula I are those
compounds wherein R8 is 6-chloroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]-
thiazol-5-yl.
More preferred compounds of the invention are those
compounds of formula I wherein Q is SO2 and R7 is H.
Another group of more preferred compounds are those
compounds of formula I wherein Q is SO2, n is 2 and R7 is
H. Further more preferred compounds are those formula I
compounds wherein Q is SO2, n is 2, R7 is H and R8 is 6-
chloroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl.
Among the preferred compounds of the invention are:
2-{l-[(6-chloroimidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]-
lH-indol-3-yl}ethylamine;
2-{l-[(imidazo[2,l-b] [1,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]-1H-
indol-3-yl}ethylamine;
{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-
lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-
lH-indol-3-yl] ethyl}dimethylamine;
benzyl-{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}amine;
1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-(2-
pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)-1H-indole;
l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-[2-
(4-methylpiperazin-l-yl)ethyl]-lH-indole;
l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-(2-
piperidin-1-ylethyl)-1H-indole;
benzyl-{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1, 3]thiazole-5-
sulf onyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-
1H-indol-3-y1]ethyl}phenethylamine;
l-{2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3] thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}pyrrolidine-2-
carboxylic acid;
2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-
lH-indol-3-yl]-1-methylethylamine;
(R)-2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]-1-methylethylamine;
(S)-2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulf onyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] -1-methylethylamine,-
2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H-
indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-3-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
{2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H-
indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[1-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-3-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H-
indol-3-y1]ethyl}dimethyamine;
{2-[l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethylamine;
{2-[l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,1-b] [1,3]thiazole-3-
sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethylamine;
2-t5-chloro-l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,l-b] [1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-chloro-l-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-chloro-l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-
5-sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-chloro-l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,1-
b][1,3]thiazole-3-sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]-
ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5-
methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6-
methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-bromo-l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-benzyloxy-1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5-
methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6-
methyl-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-7-
methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
3-(2-amino-ethyl)-l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-
b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-1H-indol-5-ol;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5-
fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b] [1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6-
fluoro-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
the stereoisomers thereof; or the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof.
This invention also provides processes for preparing
compounds of formula (I), which processes comprise one of
the following:
a) reacting a compound of formula B

wherein n, R1, R2,, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined
herein, with an appropriate sulphonylating, acylating,
carbamoylating or thiocarbamoylating agent containing the
group:
R4-Q-
where R8 is as defined above and Q is S02, CO, CONR9 or
CSNR10; said reactants protected on reactive sites and/or
on reactive substituent groups as required, and removing
any protecting groups to give a corresponding compound of
formula (I);
or
b) removing a protecting group from a compound of
formula I in which R5 is replaced by a protecting group,
to give a corresponding compound of formula (I) wherein
NR5R6 is -NHR6;
or
c) reacting a compound of formula (C):

wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, R8 and Q are as defined
herein and L is a leaving group such as halogen, e.g. Br,
with an amine of formula HNR5R6 to give a corresponding
compound of formula (I);
or
d) converting a compound of formula (I) having a
reactive substituent group to a different compound of
formula I;
or
e) converting a basic compound of formula (I) to an
acid addition salt or vice versa;
or
f) isolating an isomer of a compound of formula (I)
from a mixture of isomers;
or
g) converting an azide of formula (D)

wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, R8 and Q are as defined
herein
to a corresponding compound of formula (I) wherein R5. and
R6 are both H.
Methods for carrying out the reactions described
above are well known to those skilled in the art and/or
are illustrated herein. In any of the reactions described
herein reactive substituent groups or sites in the
molecule may be protected prior to reaction by use of
appropriate protecting groups inert to the reaction
conditions and removed after the reaction.
Compounds of the invention may be conveniently
prepared using conventional synthetic methods and, if
required, standard separation and isolation techniques.
For example, compounds of formula I wherein Q is SO2, n is
2 and R3 and R4 are H (Ia) may be prepared by sequentially
reacting an indole derivative of formula I with oxalyl
chloride and an amine, HNR5R6, to give the intermediate of
formula III; reducing the carbonyl groups of formula III
with lithium aluminum hydride to give the corresponding
3-ethylamine derivative of formula IV; and reacting said
formula IV derivative with a base such as potassium t-
butoxide or sodium hydride followed by a sulfonyl
chloride, R6SO2Cl, to give the desired formula la product.
The reaction sequence is shown in flow diagram I.
For intermediates of formula IV wherein R5 or R6 are
H, the formula IV amine may be protected with a
conventional protecting reagent such as di-t-butyl
carbonate, prior to the final sulfonylation steps. The
resulting N-protected formula I compound may then be
deprotected in the presence of acid.
Alternatively, compounds of formula la may be
prepared by reacting a 3-(2-bromoethy1) derivative of
formula V sequentially with a base and a sulfonyl
chloride, R8SO2C1, to give the formula VI intermediate and
reacting the formula VI intermediate with an amine, HNR5R6
to give the desired product of formula Ia. The reaction
steps are shown in flow diagram II

Compounds of formula I wherein R3 or R4 are other
than H and Q is SO2 (Ib) may be prepared by sequentially
reacting the intermediate of formula II with a Grignard
reagent, such as ethyl magnesium bromide, and an amino
acid chloride of formula VII to give the 3-acylated
compound of formula VIII; reducing said formula VIII
compound with a reducing agent such as lithium aluminum
hydride to give the corresponding 3-alkylamino compound
of formula IX and sulfonating the formula IX compound as
described hereinabove in flow diagrams I and II to afford
the desired formula Ib product. The reaction sequence is
shown in flow diagram III.

In the case where R5 or R6 are H, the nitrogen atom
of the amino acid chloride of formula VII is protected
and the corresponding resultant product may be
deprotected using conventional means to give the desired
formula Ib compound wherein R5 or R6 are H.
Compounds of formula I wherein Q is S02; n is 3; and
R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are H (Ic) may be prepared by
sequentially reacting an aryl hydrazine hydrochloride of
formula X with 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran to give the indol-3-
yl-propanol-1-ol of formula XI; displacing the hydroxy
group with bromine to give the corresponding bromo
compound of formula XII; reacting the formula XII
compound with sodium azide to form the azide of formula
XIII; sulfonylating the formula XIII azide to give the
compound of formula XIV and converting the formula XIV
compound to the desired formula Ic amine via reaction
with triphenylphosphine- The reaction sequence is shown
in flow diagram IV.
Similarly, compounds of formula I wherein Q is CO,
CONR9 or CSR10 may be prepared using the above procedures '
illustrated in flow diagrams I, II, III and IV and
employing the appropriately substituted acid chloride,
isocyanate or isothiocyanate in place of R8SO2Cl.
Protecting groups useful in the reactions described
hereinabove include t-butylcarboxylate, benzyl, acetyl,
benzyloxycarbonyl, or any conventional group known to
protect a basic nitrogen in standard synthetic
procedures.
Sulfonyl chlorides, R8SO2Cl, may be obtained
commercially or prepared by conventional techniques. For
example, 6-substituted-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl
sulfonyl chlorides of formulas Xva and XVb may be
prepared by reacting 2-amino thiazole with chloroacetic
acid or a suitable chloromethyl ketone to give 2-imino-4-
thiazolin-3-ylacetic acid (XVIa) or the 2-imino-4-
thiazolin-3-yl ketone (XVIb), respectively; reacting
either XVIa or XVIb with POC13 to give, in the case of
XVIa, 6-chloroimidazo[2,l-b]thiazole (XVIIa) or, in the
case of XVIb, 6-substituted-imidazo[2,1-b] thiazole
XVIIb; and sequentially reacting the respective XVIIa and
XVIIb compounds with chlorosulfonic acid and POCI3 to give
the desired sulfonyl chlorides of formulas Xva and XVb.
The reactions are illustrated in flow diagram V wherein R
represents an optional substituent as described
hereinabove with the exclusion of halogen.
Advantageously, the present invention provides a
method for the preparation of a compound of formula I
wherein Q is SO2 and R5 and R6 are other than H (Id) which
comprises reacting a compound of formula XVIII with a
sulfonyl chloride, R8SO2Cl, in the presence of a base
optionally in the presence of a solvent. The process is
shown in flow diagram VI.
Bases suitable for use in the method of invention
are strong bases such as NaH, KOt-Bu, or any conventional
base capable of removing a proton from a basic indole or
benzazole nitrogen atom.
Advantageously, the inventive compound of formula I
may be utilized in the treatment of central nervous
system disorders relating to or affected by the 5-HT6
receptor such as motor, mood, psychiatric, cognitive,
neurodegenerative, or the like disorders, for example,
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, attention
deficit disorder, anxiety, epilepsy, depression,
obsessive compulsive disorder, migraine, sleep disorders,
neurodegenerative disorders (such as head trauma or
stroke), feeding disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia),
schizophrenia, memory loss, disorders associated with
withdrawl from drug or nicotine abuse, or the like or
certain gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable
bowel syndrome. Accordingly, the present invention
provides a method for the treatment of a disorder of the
central nervous system (CNS) related to or affected by
the 5-HT6 receptor in a patient in need thereof which
comprises providing said patient a therapeutically
effective amount of a compound of formula I as described
hereinabove. The compounds may be provided by oral or
parenteral administration or in any common manner known
to be an effective administration of a therapeutic agent
to a patient in need thereof.
The therapeutically effective amount provided in the
treatment of a specific CNS disorder may vary according
to the specific condition(s) being treated, the size, age
and response pattern of the patient, the severity of the
disorder, the judgment of the attending physician and the
like. In general, effective amounts for daily oral
administration may be about 0.01 to 1,000 mg/kg,
preferably about 0.5 to 500 mg/kg and effective amounts
for parenteral administration may be about 0.1 to 100
mg/kg, preferably about 0.5 to 50 mg/kg.
In actual practice, the compounds of the invention
are provided by administering the compound or a precursor
thereof in a solid or liquid form, either neat or in
combination with one or more conventional pharmaceutical
carriers or excipients. Accordingly, the present
invention provides a pharmaceutical composition which
comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an
effective amount of a compound of formula I as described
hereinabove.
Solid carriers suitable for use in the composition
of the invention include one or more substances which may
also act as flavoring agents, lubricants, solubilizers,
suspending agents, fillers, glidants, compression aides,
binders, tablet-disintegrating agents or encapsulating
materials. In powders, the carrier may be a finely
divided solid which is in admixture with a finely divided
compound of formula I. In tablets, the formula I
compound may be mixed with a carrier having the necessary
compression properties in suitable proportions and
compacted in the shape and size desired. Said powders
and tablets may contain up to 99% by weight of the
formula I compound. Solid carriers suitable for use in
the composition of the invention include calcium
phosphate, magnesium stearate, talc, sugars, lactose,
dextrin, starch, gelatin, cellulose, methyl cellulose,
sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidine, low
melting waxes and ion exchange resins.
Any pharmaceutically acceptable liquid carrier
suitable for preparing solutions, suspensions, emulsions,
syrups and elixirs may be employed in the composition of
the invention. Compounds of formula I may be dissolved
or suspended in a pharmaceutically acceptable liquid
carrier such as water, an organic solvent, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable oil or fat, or a mixture
thereof. Said liquid composition may contain other
suitable pharmaceutical additives such as solubilizers,
emulsifiers, buffers, preservatives, sweeteners,
flavoring agents, suspending agents, thickening agents,
coloring agents, viscosity regulators, stabilizers, osmo-
regulators, or the like. Examples of liquid carriers
suitable for oral and parenteral administration include
water (particularly containing additives as above, e.g.,
cellulose derivatives, preferably sodium carboxymethyl
cellulose solution), alcohols (including monohydric
alcohols and polyhydric alcohols, e.g., glycols) or their
derivatives, or oils (e.g., fractionated coconut oil and
arachis oil). For parenteral administration the carrier
may also be an oily ester such as ethyl oleate or
isopropyl myristate.
Compositions of the invention which are sterile
solutions or suspensions are suitable for intramuscular,
intraperitoneal or subcutaneous injection. Sterile
solutions may also be administered intravenously.
Inventive compositions suitable for oral administration
may be in either liquid or solid composition form.
For a more clear understanding, and in order to
illustrate the invention more clearly, specific examples
thereof are set forth hereinbelow. The following
examples are merely illustrative and are not to be
understood as limiting the scope and underlying
principles of the invention in any way.
Unless otherwise stated, all parts are parts by
weight. The terms NMR and HPLC designate nuclear
magnetic resonance and high performance liquid
chromatography, respectively. The terms THF and EtOAc
designate tetrahydrofuran and ethyl acetate,
respectively.
A solution of tryptamine (4.2 g, 26.2 mmol) in a 1:1
mixture of acetone;water is treated with di-t-butyl
carbonate (6.5 g, 27.8 mmol) and K2CO3 (7.5 g, 54.4 mmol),
stirred at room temperature for 16 h, concentrated in
vacuo to an aqueous mixture and extracted with EtOAc.
The extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and
concentrated in vacuo. A mixture of the resultant
residue (5.6 g, 21 mmol) and 6-chloroimidazo[2,l-
b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (5.01 g, 19.5 mmol) in THF
is treated portion-wise with potassium t-butoxide (4.3 g,
39 mmol (2 eq.) at room temperature, stirred for 16h,
poured into a saturated NaHCO3 solution and extracted with
EtOAc. The extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and
concentrated in vacuo. This resultant residue is
chromatographed (silica gel, 10%-60% EtOAc in hexanes as
gradient eluent) to give the protected 5-sulfonyl-
tryptamine intermediate as a tan solid, 5.6 g (60%
yield). A solution of said intermediate (6.8 g 14.2
mmol) in isopropanol is treated with 4N HC1 in dioxane
(40 mL, 11 equiv.) , stirred for 4h and filtered. The
filtercake is washed with ether and air-dried to give the
title product as an off-white solid 3.2 g (55% yield) mp
239-2412C, identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses.
A mixture of 3-(2-bromoethyl)indole (1.0 g, 4.46
mmol) and 6-chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl
chloride (0.96g, 1.1 eq.) in THF is treated with
potassium t-butoxide (0.48 g, 1.1 eguiv.) at room
temperature, stirred for 16h, quenched with saturated
NaHCO3 and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are
combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo to
give the title product as a brown oil, 1.2 g (58% yield),
identified by HPLC and mass spectral analyses.
A solution of 3-(2-bromoethyl)-1-(6-
chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl) indole (92 mg,
0.20 nunol) in THP is treated with methyl amine (2M in
methanol, 0.4 mL, 2eq.), heated at 50*C for 24h, cooled
and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is
purified by HPLC1 to give the title product as a white
solid, 18.5 mg, identified by HPLC2 and mass spectral
analyses.
1HPLC conditions (preparative): Gilson Preparative HPLC
system; YMC Pro C18, 20 mm x 50 mm ID, 5uM column; 2 mL
injection; Solvent A: 0.02% TFA/water; Solvent B:0.02%
TFA/acetonitrile; Gradient: Time 0: 95% A; 2 min: 95% A;
14 min: 10% A, 15 min: 10% A, 16 min: 95% A; Flow rate
22.5 mL/min; Detection: 254 nm DAD.
2HPLC conditions (analytical): Hewlett Packard 1100 HPLC
system; Waters Xterra C18, 2 mm x 30 mm ID, 3uM column;
5uL injection; Solvent A: 0.02% TFA/water; Solvent
B:0.02% TFA/acetonitrile; Gradient: Time 0: 95% A; 0.2
min: 95% A; 3 min: 5% A; Flow rate 1.2 mL/min; Detection:
254 nm DAD.
Using essentially the same procedures described
hereinabove and employing the appropriate amine, the
compounds shown in Table I are obtained and identified by
HPLC and mass spectral analyses.
6 -CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2- 1.74 436
7 -CH2-CH2-N(CH3)-CH2-CH2- 1.69 465
8 -CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2 1.67 450
9 CH3 CH2C5H5 1.88 486
10 H CH2CH2C6H5 1.90 486
11 -CH(CO2H)-CH2-CH2-CH2- 1.96 480
1HPLC conditions (analytical) : Hewlett Packard 1100 HPLC
system; Waters Xterra C18, 2 nun x 30 mm ID, 3uM column;
5uL injection; Solvent A: 0.02% TFA/water; Solvent
B:0.02% TFA/acetonitrile; Gradient: Time 0: 95% A; 0.2
min: 95% A; 3 min: 5% A; Flow rate 1.2 mL/min; Detection:
254 nm DAD.
A solution of a-methyltryptamine methane sulfonate
(5.0 g, 18.5 mmol) in a 1:1 mixture of acetone:water is
treated with di-t-butyl dicarbonate (7.7 g, 55.5 mmol, 3
eq.), stirred at room temperature for 16h, concentrated
to an aqueous mixture and extracted with EtOAc. The
extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated
in vacuo. A mixture of a portion of the resultant
residue (2.0 g, 7.3 mmol, 1.1 eq.) and 6-
chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (1.7 g,
6.6 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in THF is treated portionwise with
potassium t-butoxide (820 mg, 7.3 mmol, 1.1 equiv.) at
room temperature stirred for lh, poured into saturated
NaHC03 and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts are
combined, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo.
This resultant residue is chromatographed (silica gel,
20%-50% EtOAc in hexanes as gradient eluent) to give the
free base of the title product as a brown oil, 1.7 g (50%
yield). Treatment with 4N HC1 in dioxane and THF,
followed by filtration and recrystallization of the
filtercake from ethanol affords the title product as a
light brown solid 1.0 g (40% yield), identified by NMR
and mass spectral analyses.
A solution of indole (1.1 g, 9.3 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in
methylene chloride under N2 at 0*C is treated dropwise
with ethyl magnesium bromide (9 mL 3. 0M in ether, 27
mmol, 3 equiv.), allowed to warm to room temperature for-
1H, cooled to 0*C, treated dropwise with a solution of
Fmoc-L-alanine acid chloride (14.0 mmol, 1.5 eq.) in
methylene chloride, allowed to warm to room temperature
for 1h, poured over 50 mL of aqueous IN HCl, cooled to
0*C and stirred at 0*C for 15 minutes. The phases are
separated. The organic phase is dried over Na2SO4 and
concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue is
diluted with saturated NaHCO3 and extracted with EtOAc.
The extracts are combined and concentrated in vacuo to
give a residue which is dissolved in 10% piperidine in
dimethyl formamide and stirred for lh at room
temperature. The resultant solution is diluted with
saturated NaHCO3 and extracted with EtOAc. The extracts
are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo
to afford the title product as a brown oil, 0.8 g (47%
yield), identified by HPLC and mass spectral analyses.
A solution of (S)-2-amino-l-(lH-indol-3-yl)-propan-
1-one (0.47 g, 2.5 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in acetonitrile and
isopropanol is treated portionwise with NaBH4 (285 mg,
7.49 mmol, 3.0 equiv.), heated at reflux temperature for
24h, stirred at room temperature under N2 for 36h,
quenched with methanol, concentrated and partitioned
between water and EtOAc. The EtOAc phase is dried over
MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title
product as a brown oil, identified by HPLC and mass
spectral analyses.
A mixture of (S)-2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)-1-
methylethylamine (0.43 g, 2.5 mmol) and di-t-butyl
dicarbonate (0.60 g, 2.75 mmol) in acetone is treated
dropwise with aqueous K2CO3 (3.5 g, 25 mmol) at 0*C,
allowed to warm to room temperature for 16h, concentrated
to an aqueous residue and extracted with EtOAc. The
extracts are combined, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated
in vacuo to dryness. This residue is chromatographed
(silica gel, 10%-50% EtOAc in hexanes as gradient eluent)
to give the protected ®-2-methyl tryptamine. A mixture
of the protected tryptamine (0.17g, 0.62 mmol) and 6-
chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (0.16g,
0.62 mmol) in THF is treated with potassium t-butoxide
(77 mg, 0.68 mmol) at room temperature, stirred for 1H,
poured into saturated NaHCCb and extracted with EtOAc.
The extracts are combined, dried over Na2SO4 and
concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue is
dispersed in THF and 4N HC1 in dioxane, stirred for 16h,
concentrated in vacuo and purified by HPLC1 to afford the
title product as a beige solid, 0.62 mg (35% yield),
identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses.
1HPLC conditions: Hewlett Packard 1100 HPLC system; Waters
Xterra C18, 2 mm x 30 mm ID, 3uM column; 5uL injection;
Solvent A: 0.02% TFA/water; Solvent B:0.02%
TFA/acetonitrile; Gradient: Time 0: 95% A; 0.2 min: 95%
A; 3 min: 5% A; Flow rate 1.2 mL/min; Detection: 254 nm
DAD.
Using essentially the same procedures described
hereinabove and employing F-moc-D-alanine as starting
material, the title product is obtained and identified by
HPLC and mass spectral analyses.

Using essentially the same procedures described
hereinabove and employing the appropriate indole
substrate and sulfonyl halide, the compounds shown in
Table II are obtained and identified by HPLC and mass
spectral analyses.
A stirred suspension of 4-fluorophenylhydrazine
hydrochloride (8.13 g, 50 mmol) in a mixture of water and
dioxane is treated with a solution of 3,4-dihydro-2H-
pyran (4.6 ml, 50 mmol) over a period of 5 min, heated at
100°C for 18h, cooled, diluted with ether and filtered.
The filtrate is dried over NaSO4 and concentrated in
vacuo. The resultant residue is purified by flash
chromatography (silica gel, 1:1 EtOAc/hexane) to give the
title product as an oil, 8.31 g (86% yield), identified
by NMR and mass spectral analyses.

A mixture of 3-(5-fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)-propan-1-ol
(2.15 g, 11.2 mmol), carbon tetrabromide (4.80 g, 14.5
mmol) and triphenylphosphine (4.40 g, 16.7 mmol) in
methylene chloride is stirred for 1h and concentrated in
vacuo. The resultant residue is purified by flash
chromatography (silica gel, EtOAc/hexane 3/7) to afford
the title product as an oil, 1.97 g (69% yield),
identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses.

A solution of 3-(3-bromopropy1)-5-flouro-1H-indole
(0.95 g, 3 mmol) and sodium azide (0.59 g, 9 mmol) in
anhydrous dimethyl formamide is stirred at 60°C for 18h,
poured into water and extracted with methylene chloride.
The extracts are combined, washed with water, dried over
Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. The resultant residue
is purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,
EtOAc/hexane: 3/7) to afford the title product as a clear
oil, 0.98 g (91% yield), identified by NMR and mass
spectral analyses.

A stirred solution of 3-(3-azidopropyl)-5-fluoro-lH-
indole (150 mg, 0.53 mmol) in THF is treated with KOt-Bu
(0.55 ml, 0.55 mmol, 1M in THF solution) under nitrogen
at room temperature, stirred for 30 min, treated with 6-
chloroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-sulfonylchloride (141 mg,
0.55 mmol), stirred for 18h at room temperature, quenched
with 1N HC1 and water and diluted with EtOAc. The two
phases are separated and the aqueous phase is extracted
with EtOAc. The extracts are combined with the organic
phase and are dried over MgSO4 and concentrated in vacuo.
The resultant residue is purified by flash chromotography
(silica gel, EtOAc/hexane: 3/7) to give the title product
as a yellow solid, 203 mg (88% yield), mp 84-86°C,
identified by NMR and mass spectral analyses.

A mixture of 3- (3-azidopropyl) -1- [ (6-chloroimidazo-
[2,1-b][l,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonylj-5-fluoro-lH-indole
(180 mg, 0.41 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (161 mg, 0.62
mmol in THF and water is stirred under nitrogen for 24h
at room temperature and concentrated in vacuo. The
resultant residue is purified by flash chromatography
(silica gel, EtOAc/2M NH3 in MeOH: 98/2) to afford the
title product as an off-white solid, 132 mg (78% yield),
mp 139-141°C, identified by NMR and mass spectral
analyses.
EXAMPLE 46
Comparative Evaluation of 5-HT6 Binding Affinity of Test
Compounds
The affinity of test compounds for the serotonin 5-
HT6 receptor is evaluated in the following manner.
Cultured Hela cells expressing human cloned 5-HT6
receptors are harvested and centrifuged at low speed
(1,000 x g) for 10.0 min to remove the culture media. The
harvested cells are suspended in half volume of fresh
physiological phosphate buffered saline solution and
recentrifuged at the same speed. This operation is
repeated. The collected cells are then homogenized in ten
volumes of 50 mM Tris.HCl (pH 7.4) and 0.5 mM EDTA. The
homogenate is centrifuged at 40,000 x g for 30.0 min and
the precipitate is collected. The obtained pellet is
resuspended in 10 volumes of Tris.HCl buffer and
recentrifuged at the same speed. The final pellet is
suspended in a small volume of Tris.HCl buffer and the
tissue protein content is determined in aliquots of 10-25
ml volumes. Bovine Serum Albumin is used as the standard
in the protein determination according to the method
described in Lowry et al., J. Biol. Chem., 193:265
(1951). The volume of the suspended cell membranes is
adjusted to give a tissue protein concentration of 1.0
mg/ml of suspension. The prepared membrane suspension
(10 times concentrated) is aliquoted in 1.0 ml volumes
and stored at -70° C until used in subsequent binding
experiments.
Binding experiments are performed in a 96 well
microtiter plate format, in a total volume of 200 ml. To
each well is added the following mixture: 80.0 ml of
incubation buffer made in 50 mM Tris.HCl buffer (pH 7.4)
containing 10.0 mM MgCl2 and 0.5 mM EDTA and 20 ml of
[3H]-LSD (S.A., 86.0 Ci/mmol, available from Amersham Life
Science), 3.0 nM. The dissociation constant, KD of the
[3H]LSD at the human serotonin 5-HT6 receptor is 2.9 nM,
as determined by saturation binding with increasing
concentrations of [3H]LSD. The reaction is initiated by
the final addition of 100.0 ml of tissue suspension.
Nonspecific binding is measured in the presence of 10.0
mM methiothepin. The test compounds are added in 20.0 ml
volume.
The reaction is allowed to proceed in the dark for
120 min at room temperature, at which time, the bound
ligand-receptor complex is filtered off on a 96 well
unifilter with a Packard Filtermate® 196 Harvester. The
bound complex caught on the filter disk is allowed to air
dry and the radioactivity is measured in a Packard
TopCount® equipped with six photomultiplier detectors,
after the addition of 40.0ml Microscint®-20 scintillant
to each shallow well. The unifilter plate is heat-sealed
and counted in a PackardTopCount® with a tritium
efficiency of 31.0%.
Specific binding to the 5-HT6 receptor is defined as
the total radioactivity bound less the amount bound in
the presence of 10.0mM unlabeled methiothepin. Binding
in the presence of varying concentrations of test
compound is expressed as a percentage of specific binding
in the absence of test compound. The results are plotted
as log % bound versus log concentration of test compound.
Nonlinear regression analysis of data points with a
computer assisted program Prism® yielded both the IC50 and
the K1 values of test compounds with 95% confidence
limits. A linear regression line of data points is
plotted, from which the IC50 value is determined and the
KI value is determined based upon the following equation:
KI = IC50 / (1 + L/KD)
where L is the concentration of the radioactive ligand
used and Kd is the dissociation constant of the ligand for
the receptor, both expressed in nM.
Using this assay, the following Ki values are
determined and compared to those values obtained by
representative compounds known to demonstrate binding to
the 5-HT6 receptor. The data are shown in Table III,
below.

As can be seen from the results set forth above, the
compounds of the present invention demonstrate
significant affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor.
IndolylaJkylamine derivatives comprising a compound of formula I
wherein
Q is ,SO2, CO, CONR9 or CSNR10;
n is an integer of 2 or 3;
R1 and R2 are each independently H, halogen, CN,
OCO2R12, CO2R13, CONR14R15/ CNR16NR17R18 , SOmR19,
NR20R21, 0R22, COR23 or a C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl,
C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl,
aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
R3 and R4 are each independently H or an optionally
substituted C1-C6alk.yl group;
R5 and R6 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl,
C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl,
cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group each
optionally substituted, or R5 and R6 may be
taken together with the atom to which they are
attached to form an optionally substituted 5-
to 7-membered ring optionally containing an
additional heteroatom selected from 0, N or S;
R7 is H, halogen, or a C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, aryl
or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
R8 is an optionally substituted 8- to 13-rnembered
bicyclic or tricyclic ring system having a N
atom at a abridgehea'd and optionally containing
1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected•from
N, 0 or S;
m is 0 or an integer of 1 or 2;
R.9 and R10 are each independently H or a C1-C6alkyl,
aryl or heteroaryl group each optionally
substituted;
K-12, R13, R19 and R23 are each 'independently H or a C1-
C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-
C6cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, aryl or
heteroaryl group each optionally substituted;
R14 R15 and R22 are each independently H or an
optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl group; and
R16, R17, R18, R20 and R21 are each independently H or
an optionally substituted C1-C4alkyl group; or
R20 and R21 may be taken together with the atom
to which they are attached to form a.5- to 7-
membered ring optionally containing another
heteroatom selected from 0, N or S; or
the stereoisomers thereof or the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof.
2 . A compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein Q: is .
SO2.
3. A compound as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2
wherein n is 2'.
4. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to
3 wherein R8 is an optionally substituted imidazo[2,1-
b][1,3]thiazolyl ring system.
5. A compound as claimed in - claim 4 wherein R3 is 6-
chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl.
6. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to
5 wherein R7 is K.
7 . A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6
wherein R3 and R4 are H.
8. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to
7 wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from
hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, hydroxy, C1-C6alkyl
substituted by phenyl, and C1-C6alkoxy.
9. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8
wherein R5 and R6 are each selected from hydrogen, C1-
C6alkyl and C1-C6alkyl substituted by phenyl, or R5 and R6
together with the nitrogen atom represent a pyrrolidinyl,
piperazinyl or piperidinyl ring optionally substituted by
C1-C6alkyl or COOH.
10. A compound as claimed in claim 1 selected from
the group consisting of:
2-{l-[(6-chloroimidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]-
1H-indol-3-yl} ethylair.ine ;
2-{l-[(imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]-1H-
indol-3-yl} ethylamine;
{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2/l-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-
lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[1-(6-chloro~imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-
1H-indol-3-yl ] ethyl} dimethylamine ;
benzyl-{2-[1- (6-chloro-imidazo [2,1-b] [1, 3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}amine;
1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-(2-
pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl) -1H-indole;
1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-[2-
(4-methylpiperasin-l-yl)ethyl]-1H-indole;
1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-3-(2-
piperidin-1-ylethyl)-1H-indole;
benzyl-{2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] ethyl}methylainine;
{2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-
1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}phenethylamine;
l-{2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thia2ole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}pyrrolidine-2-
carboxylic acid;
2-[l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-
1H-indol-3~yl] -1-methylethylamine;
(R)-2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] -1 -methy 1 ethylamine;
(S)-2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b] [1, 3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl) -lH-indol-3-yl] -1-methylethylamine;
2-[l-(2-chloro-imidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H-
indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[l-(2;6-dichloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2, 1-b] [1,3]thiazole-3-
sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
{2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H-
indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2/l-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyi)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,l-b][1,3]thiazole-3-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}methylamine;
{2-[1-(2-chloro-imidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-1H-
indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethyamine;
{2- [1- (2,6-dich.loro-imidazo[2,l-b] [1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethylamine;
{2-[1-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2, 1-b] [1,3]thiazole-3-
sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethyl}dimethylamine;
2- [5-chloro-l- (6-chloro-imidazo [2,1-b] [1, 3] tliiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-chloro-l-(2-chloro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-chloro-l-(2,6-dichloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-
5-sulfonyi)-lH-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-chloro-l-(2-chloro-benzo[d]imidazo[2,1-
b][1,3]thiazole-3-sulfonyl)-lH-indol-3-yl]-
ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b] [1,3] thiazble-5-sulfonyi)-5-
methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6-
methoxy-lH-indol-3-yl] ethylamine;
2-[5-bromo-l-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[5-benzyloxy-1-(6-chlcro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-
sulfonyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5-
methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-6-
methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-7-
methyl-1H-in.dol-3-yl]ethylamine;
3-(2-amino-ethyl)-1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-
b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-1H-indol-5-ol;
2-[1-(6-chloro-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-5-
fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
2- [1- (6-chloro-imidazo [2 ,1-b] [1, 3] thiazole-5-sulfonyl) -6-
fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine;
the stereoisomers thereof; and
the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
11. A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a pharmaceutically
acceptable carrier and a compound of formula (I) as claimed in anyone of claims 1 to
1.0 or the stereoisomers thereof or the pharmaceulically acceptable salts thereof.
12. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 11,- for the
treatment of a disorder of the central nervous system related to or affected by the
5-HT6 receptor in a patient in need thereof.
13. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 12 wherein said
disorder is a motor disorder, anxiety disorder or cognitive disorder.
14. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 12 wherein said
disorder is schizophrenia or depression.
15. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 13 wherein said
disorder is Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.
16. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 13 wherein said
disorder is attention deficit disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder.
The instant invention discloses indolylalkylamine derivatives of formula I as 5-
hydroxytryptamine-6- ligands, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical
composition containing them.

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Patent Number

223767

Indian Patent Application Number

00869/KOLNP/2004

PG Journal Number

39/2008

Publication Date

26-Sep-2008

Grant Date

23-Sep-2008

Date of Filing

22-Jun-2004

Name of Patentee

WYETH

Applicant Address

FIVE GIRALDA FARMS, MADISON, NJ

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	COLE DEREK CECIL	14 RENFREW ROAD, NEW CITY, NY 10956
2	STOCK JOSEPH RAYMOND	439 HIGH STREET, MONROE, NY 10950
3	LENNOX WILLIAM JOSEPH	1035 KISSAM COURT, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
4	ZHOU PING	28 MARION DRIVE, PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536

PCT International Classification Number

A61K 31/429

PCT International Application Number

PCT/US02/40217

PCT International Filing date

2002-12-17

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1	60/342, 907	2001-12-20	U.S.A.