Title of Invention

"PYRAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS PROTEIN KINASE MODULATORS"

Abstract The invention provides compounds of the formula: (I) having protein kinase B inhibiting activity: wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the inker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from oxo, fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group and provided that the oxo group when present is located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group; E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group; R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the claims. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods for preparing the compounds and their use as anticancer agents.
Full Text This invention relates to pyrazole-containing aryl- and heteroaryl-alkylamine compounds that inhibit or modulate the activity of protein kinase B (PKB) and protein kinase A (PKA), to the use of the compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of disease states or conditions mediated by PKB and PKA, and to novel compounds having PKB and PKA inhibitory or modulating activity. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and novel chemical intermediates.
Background of the Invention
Protein kinases constitute a large family of structurally related enzymes that are responsible for the control of a wide variety of signal transduction processes within the cell (Hardie, G. and Hanks, S. (1995) The Protein Kinase Facts Book. I and II, Academic Press, San Diego, CA). The kinases may be categorized into families by the substrates they phosphorylate (e.g., protein- tyrosine, protein-serine/threonine, lipids, etc.). Sequence motifs have been identified that generally correspond to each of these kinase families (e.g., Hanks, S.K., Hur.ter, T., FASEBJ., 9:576-596 (1995); Knighton, et al, Science, 253:407-414 (1991); Hiles, et al, Cell, 70:419-429 (1992); Kunz, et al., Cell, 73:585-596 (1993); Garcia-Bustos, et al, EMBOJ., 13:2352-2361 (1994)).
Protein kinases may be characterized by their regulation mechanisms. These mechanisms include, for example, autophosphorylation, transphosphorylation by other kinases, protein-protein interactions, protein-lipid interactions, and protein-polynucleotide interactions. An individual protein kinase may be regulated by more than one mechanism.
Kinases regulate many different cell processes including, but not limited to, proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, motility, transcription, translation and other signalling processes, by adding phosphate groups to target proteins. These phosphorylation events act as molecular on/off switches that can modulate or
regulate the target protein biological function. Phosphorylation of target proteins
occurs in response to a variety of extracellular signals (hormones,
neurotransmitters, growth and differentiation factors, etc.), cell cycle events,
environmental or nutritional stresses, etc. The appropriate protein kinase functions
in signalling pathways to activate or inactivate (either directly or indirectly), for
example, a metabolic enzyme, regulatory protein, receptor, cytoskeletal protein, ion
channel or pump, or transcription factor. Uncontrolled signalling due to defective
control of protein phosphorylation has been implicated in a number of diseases,
including, for example, inflammation, cancer, allergy/asthma, diseases and
conditions of the immune system, diseases and conditions of the central nervous
system, and angiogenesis.
Apoptosis or programmed cell death is an important physiological process which
removes cells no longer required by an organism. The process is important in early
embryonic growth and development allowing the non-necrotic controlled
breakdown, removal and recovery of cellular components. The removal of cells by
apoptosis is also important in the maintenance of chromosomal and genomic
integrity of growing cell populations. There are several known checkpoints in the
cell growth cycle at which DNA damage and genomic integrity are carefully
monitored. The response to the detection of anomalies at such checkpoints is to
arrest the growth of such cells and initiate repair processes. If the damage or
anomalies cannot be repaired then apoptosis is initiated by the damaged cell in
order to prevent the propagation of faults and errors. Cancerous cells consistently
contain numerous mutations, errors or rearrangements in their chromosomal DNA.
It is widely believed that this occurs in part because the majority of tumours have a
defect in one or more of the processes responsible for initiation of the apoptotic
process. Normal control mechanisms cannot kill the cancerous cells and the
chromosomal or DNA coding errors continue to be propagated. As a consequence
restoring these pro-apoptotic signals or suppressing unregulated survival signals is
an attractive means of treating cancer.
The signal transduction pathway containing the enzymes phosphatidylinositol 3-
kinase (PI3K), PDK1 and PKB amongst others, has long been known to mediate
increased resistance to apoptosis or survival responses in many cells. There is a
substantial amount of data to indicate that this pathway is an important survival
pathway used by many growth factors to suppress apoptosis. The enzyme PI3K is
activated by a range of growth and survival factors e.g. EGF, PDGF and through
the generation of polyphosphatidylinositols, initiates the activation of the
downstream signalling events including the activity of the kinases PDK1 and
protein kinase B (PKB) also known as Akt. This is also true in host tissues, e.g.
vascular endothelial cells as well as neoplasias. PKB is a protein ser/thr kinase
consisting of a kinase domain together with an N-terminal PH domain and Cterminal
regulatory domain. The enzyme PKB itself is phosphorylated on Thr 308
by PDK1 and on Ser 473 by an as yet unidentified kinase. Full activation requires
phosphorylation at both sites whilst association between PIPS and the PH domain is
required for anchoring of the enzyme to the cytoplasmic face of the lipid membrane
providing optimal access to substrates.
Activated PKB in turn phosphorylates a range of substrates contributing to the
overall survival response. Whilst we cannot be certain that we understand all of the
factors responsible for mediating the PKB dependent survival response, some
important actions are believed to be phosphorylation and inactivation of the proapoptotic
factor BAD and caspase 9, phosphorylation of Forkhead transcription
factors e.g. FKHR leading to their exclusion from the nucleus, and activation of the
NfkappaB pathway by phosphorylation of upstream kinases in the cascade.
In addition to the anti-apoptotic and pro-survival actions of the PKB pathway, the
enzyme also plays an important role in promoting cell proliferation. This action is
again likely to be mediated via several actions, some of which are thought to be
phosphorylation and inactivation of the cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor of
p21Cipl/WAF1, and phosphorylation and activation of mTOR, a kinase controlling
several aspects of cell growth.
The phosphatase PTEN which dephosphorylates and inactivates polyphosphatidylinositols
is a key tumour suppressor protein which normally acts to regulate the
PI3K/PKB survival pathway. The significance of the PI3K/PKB pathway in
tumourigenesis can be judged from the observation that PTEN is one of the most
common targets of mutation in human tumours, with mutations in this phosphatase
having been found in ~50% or more of melanomas (Guldberg et al 1997, Cancer
Research 57,3660-3663) and advanced prostate cancers (Cairns et al 1997 Cancer
Research 57, 4997). These observations and others suggest that a wide range of
tumour types are dependent on the enhanced PKB activity for growth and survival
and would respond therapeutically to appropriate inhibitors of PKB.
There are 3 closely related isoforms of PKB called alpha, beta and gamma, which
genetic studies suggest have distinct but overlapping functions. Evidence suggests
that they can all independently play a role in cancer. For example PKB beta has
been found to be over-expressed or activated in 10 - 40% of ovarian and pancreatic
cancers (Bellacosa et al 1995, Int. J. Cancer 64,280 - 285; Cheng et al 1996, PNAS
93,3636-3641; Yuan et al 2000, Oncogene 19,2324 - 2330), PKB alpha is
amplified in human gastric, prostate and breast cancer (Staal 1987, PNAS 84,5034
- 5037; Sun et al 2001, Am. J. Pathol. 159, 431 -437) and increased PKB gamma
activity has been observed in steroid independent breast and prostate cell lines
(Nakatani et al 1999, J. Biol. Chem. 274,21528 - 21532).
The PKB pathway also functions in the growth and survival of normal tissues and
may be regulated during normal physiology to control cell and tissue function.
Thus disorders associated with undesirable proliferation and survival of normal
cells and tissues may also benefit therapeutically from treatment with a PKB
inhibitor. Examples of such disorders are disorders of immune cells associated with
prolonged expansion and survival of cell population leading to a prolonged or up
regulated immune response. For example, T and B lymphocyte response to cognate
antigens or growth factors such as interleukin-2 activates the PI3K/PKB pathway
and is responsible for maintaining the survival of the antigen specific lymphocyte
clones during the immune response. Under conditions in which lymphocytes and
other immune cells are responding to inappropriate self or foreign antigens, or in
which other abnormalities lead to prolonged activation, the PKB pathway
contributes an important survival signal preventing the normal mechanisms by
which the immune response is terminated via apoptosis of the activated cell
population. There is a considerable amount of evidence demonstrating the
expansion of lymphocyte populations responding to self antigens in autoimmune
conditions such as multiple sclerosis and arthritis. Expansion of lymphocyte
populations responding inappropriately to foreign antigens is a feature of another
set of conditions such as allergic responses and asthma. In summary inhibition of
PKB could provide a beneficial treatment for immune disorders.
Other examples of inappropriate expansion, growth, proliferation, hyperplasia and
survival of normal cells in which PKB may play a role include but are not limited to
atherosclerosis, cardiac myopathy and glomerulonephritis.
In addition to the role in cell growth and survival, the PKB pathway functions in the
control of glucose metabolism by insulin. Available evidence from mice deficient
hi the alpha and beta isoforms of PKB suggests that this action is mediated by the
beta isoform. As a consequence, modulators of PKB activity may also find utility in
diseases in which there is a dysfunction of glucose metabolism and energy storage
such as diabetes, metabolic disease and obesity.
Cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) is a serine/threonine protein kinase
that phosphorylates a wide range of substrates and is involved in the regulation of
many cellular processes including cell growth, cell differentiation, ion-channel
conductivity, gene transcription and synaptic release of neurotransmitters. In its
inactive form, the PKA holoenzyme is a tetramer comprising two regulatory
subunits and two catalytic subunits.
PKA acts as a link between G-protein mediated signal transduction events and the
cellular processes that they regulate. Binding of a hormone ligand such as glucagon
to a transmembrane receptor activates a receptor-coupled G-protein (GTP-binding
and hydrolyzing protein). Upon activation, the alpha subunit of the G protein
dissociates and binds to and activates adenylate cyclase, which in turn converts
ATP to cyclic-AMP (cAMP). The cAMP thus produced then binds to the regulatory
subunits of PKA leading to dissociation of the associated catalytic subunits. The
catalytic subunits of PKA, which are inactive when associated with the regulatory
sub-units, become active upon dissociation and take part in the phosphorylation of
other regulatory proteins.
For example, the catalytic sub-unit of PKA phosphorylates the kinase
Phosphorylase Kinase which is involved in the phosphorylation of Phosphorylase,
the enzyme responsible for breaking down glycogen to release glucose. PKA is
also involved hi the regulation of glucose levels by phosphorylating and
deactivating glycogen synthase. Thus, modulators of PKA activity (which
modulators may increase or decrease PKA activity) may be useful in the treatment
or management of diseases in which there is a dysfunction of glucose metabolism
and energy storage such as diabetes, metabolic disease and obesity.
PKA has also been established as an acute inhibitor of T cell activation. Anndahl et
al, have investigated the possible role of PKA type I in HIV-induced T cell
dysfunction on the basis that T cells from HIV-infected patients have increased
levels of cAMP and are more sensitive to inhibition by cAMP analogues than are
normal T cells. From their studies, they concluded that increased activation of PKA
type I may contribute to progressive T cell dysfunction in HIV infection and that
PKA type I may therefore be a potential target for immunomodulating therapy. -
Aandahl, E. M., Aukrust, P., Skalhegg, B. S., Mflller, F., Fr01and, S. S., Hansson,
V., Tasken, K. Protein kinase A type I antagonist restores immune responses ofT
cells from HIV-infected patients. FASEBJ. 12, 855-862 (1998).
It has also been recognised that mutations in the regulatory sub-unit of PKA can
lead to hyperactivation in endocrine tissue.
Because of the diversity and importance of PKA as a messenger hi cell regulation,
abnormal responses of cAMP can lead to a variety of human diseases such as
irregular cell growth and proliferation (Stratakis, C.A.; Cho-Chung, Y.S.; Protein
Kinase A and human diseases. Trends Endrocri. Metab. 2002,13,50-52). Overexpression
of PKA has been observed in a variety of human cancer cells including
those from ovarian, breast and colon patients. Inhibition of PKA would therefore
be an approach to treatment of cancer (Li, Q.; Zhu, G-D.; Current Topics in
Medicinal Chemistry, 2002,2,939-971).
For a review of the role of PKA in human disease, see for example, Protein Kinase
A and Human Disease, Edited by Constantine A. Stratakis, Annals of the New York
Academy of Sciences, Volume 968,2002, ISBN 1-57331-412-9.
Several classes of compounds have been disclosed as having PKA and PKB
inhibitory activity.
For example, a class of isoquinolinyl-sulphonamido-diamines having PKB
inhibitory activity is disclosed in WO 01/91754 (Yissum).
WOO/07996 (Chiron) discloses substituted pyrazoles having estrogen receptor
agonist activity. The compounds are described as being useful in treatingor
preventing inter alia estrogen-receptor mediated breast cancer. PKB inhibitory
activity is not disclosed.
WO 00/31063 (Searle) discloses substituted pyrazole compounds as p38 kinase
inhibitors.
WO 01/32653 (Cephalon) discloses a class of pyrazolone kinase inhibitors. WO
03/059884 (X-Ceptor Therapeutics) discloses N-substituted pyridine compounds as
modulators of nuclear receptors.
WO 03/068230 (Pharmacia) discloses substituted pyridones as p38 MAP kinase
modulators.
WO 00/66562 (Dr Reddy's Research Foundation) discloses a class of 1-phenylsubstituted
pyrazoles for use as anti-inflammatory agents. The 1-phenyl group is
substituted by a sulphur-containing substituent as a sulphonamide or sulphonyl
group.
Summary of the Invention
The invention provides compounds that have protein kinase B (PKB) and protein A
(PKA) inhibiting or modulating activity, and which it is envisaged will be useful in
preventing or treating disease states or conditions mediated by PKB or PKA.
In a first aspect, the invention provides a compound of the formula (I):
or a salt, solvate, tautomer or N-oxide thereof;
wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon
atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending
between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between
E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally
be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the
linker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from oxo,
fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located
at a carbon atom when present is located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group;
E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group;
R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group;
R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4 hydrocarbyl and
CM acyl wherein the hydrocarbyl and acyl moieties are optionally substituted by
one or more substituents selected from fluorine, hydroxy, amino, methylamino,
dimethylamino and methoxy;
or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached
form a cyclic group selected from an imidazole group and a saturated monocyclic
heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally containing a second
heteroatom ring member selected from O and N;
or one of R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are
attached and one or more atoms from the linker group A form a saturated
monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally containing
a second heteroatom ring member selected from 0 and N;
or NR2R3 and the carbon atom of linker group A to which it is attached
together form a cyano group;
R4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, C\.s saturated hydrocarbyl, C1-6
saturated hydrocarbyloxy, cyano, and CF3; and
R5 is selected from selected from hydrogen, halogen, €1.5 saturated
hydrocarbyl, CM saturated hydrocarbyloxy, cyano, CONH2, CONHR9, CF3, NH2,
NHCOR9 or NHCONHR9;
R9 is a group R9a or (CH^R98, wherein R9a is a monocyclic or bicyclic group
which may be carbocyclic or heterocyclic;
the carbocyclic group or heterocyclic group R9a being optionally substituted
by one or more substituents selected from halogen, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano,
nitro, carboxy, amino, mono- or di-Cu hydrocarbylamino; a group Ra-Rb wherein
R8 is a bond, O, CO, X1C(X2), C(X2)X!, X'CCX^X1, S, SO, S02, NRC, SO2NRC or
NR'SOa; and Rb is selected from hydrogen, heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12
ring members, and a C1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more
substituents selected from hydroxy, oxo, halogen, cyano, nitro, carboxy, amino,
mono- or di-C1-4 hydrocarbylamino, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having
from 3 to 12 ring members and wherein one or more carbon atoms of the Ci.g
hydrocarbyl group may optionally be replaced by O, S, SO, S02, NR°S
C(X2)X1orXIC(X2JXI;
R° is selected from hydrogen and CM hydrocarbyl; and
X1 is O, S or NR° and X2 is =0, =S or =NR°.
The invention also provides a compound of the formula (la):
(Figure Removed)
or a salt, solvate, tautomer or N-oxide thereof;
wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon
atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending
between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between
E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally
be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the
linker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from oxo,
fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located
at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group and provided that the oxo group
when present is located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group;
E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group;
R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group;
R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, CM hydrocarbyl and
CM acyl;
or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached
form a saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and
optionally containing a second heteroatom ring member selected from O and N;
or one of R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are
attached and one or more atoms from the linker group A form a saturated
monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally containing
a second heteroatom ring member selected from O and N;
or NR2R3 and the carbon atom of linker group A to which it is attached
together form a cyano group;
R4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 saturated hydrocarbyl, cyano
and CFs; and
R5 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, d-5 saturated hydrocarbyl, cyano,
CONH2) CONHR9, CF3, NH2, NHCOR9 or NHCONHR9;
R9 is phenyl or benzyl each optionally substituted by one or more
substituents selected from halogen, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, carboxy,
amino, mono- or di-C1-4 hydrocarbylamino; a group Ra-Rb wherein Ra is a bond, 0,
CO, X'CCX2), C(X2)X', X'CCX^X1, S, SO, SOa, NRC, S02NRC or NRCSO2; and Rb
is selected from hydrogen, heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members,
and a Q-g hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents
selected from hydroxy, oxo, halogen, cyano, nitro, carboxy, amino, mono- or di-
CM hydrocarbylamino, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12
ring members and wherein one or more carbon atoms of the Ci_g hydrocarbyl group
may optionally be replaced by O, S, SO, SO2, NRC, X1C(X2), CCX^X1 or
Rc is selected from hydrogen and d-4 hydrocarbyl; and
X1 is O, S or NRC and X2 is =0, =S or =NRC.
Also provided are compounds of the general formula (Ib):
(Figure Removed)
or salts, solvates, tautomers or N-oxides thereof;
wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon
atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending
between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between
E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally
be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the
linker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from fluorine
and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group is not located at a carbon atom o
with respect to the NR2R3 group;
E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group;
R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group;
R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, CM hydrocarbyl and
or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached
form a saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and
optionally containing a second heteroatom ring member selected from 0 and N;
or one of R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are
attached and one or more atoms from the linker group A form a saturated
monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally containing
a second heteroatom ring member selected from 0 and N;
or NR2R3 and the carbon atom of linker group A to which it is attached
together form a cyano group;
R4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, C^ saturated hydrocarbyl, cyano,
and CFj; and
R5 is selected from selected from hydrogen, halogen, €1-5 saturated
hydrocarbyl, cyano, CONH2, CF3) NH2) NHCOR* or NHCONHR9;
R9 is phenyl or benzyl each optionally substituted by one or substituents
selected from halogen, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, carboxy, ammo,
mono- or di-Q-4 hydrocarbylamino; a group R"-Rb wherein Ra is a bond, O, CO,
X'C(X2), C(X2)X\ X^CXV, S, SO, S02, NRC, S02NRC or NRCSO2; and Rb is
selected from hydrogen, heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members, and
a C1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected
from hydroxy, oxo, halogen, cyano, nitro, carboxy, amino, mono- or di-Q.4
hydrocarbylamino, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring
members and wherein one or more carbon atoms of the C1-6 hydrocarbyl group may
optionally be replaced by O, S, SO, SO2, NRC, X'C(X2), C(X2)XJ or X'
Rc is selected from hydrogen and C1-4 hydrocarbyl; and
X1 is O, S or NRC and X2 is =0, =S or =NRC.
The invention further provides:
• A compound per se of the formula (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any other sub-
5 group or embodiment of the formula (I) as defined herein.
• A compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any subgroup
thereof as defined herein for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of a
disease state or condition mediated by protein kinase B.
• The use of a compound of formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any
10 sub-group thereof as defined herein for the manufacture of a medicament for
the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease state or condition mediated by
protein kinase B.
• A method for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease state or condition
mediated by protein kinase B, which method comprises administering to a
15 subject in need thereof a compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III),
(IV), (V) or any sub-group thereof as defined herein.
• A method for treating a disease or condition comprising or arising from
abnormal cell growth or abnormally arrested cell death in a mammal, the
method comprising administering to the mammal a compound of the
20 formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any sub-group thereof as
defined herein in an amount effective to inhibit protein kinase B activity.
• A method of inhibiting protein kinase B, which method comprises
contacting the fcinase with a kinase-inhibiting compound of the formula (I),
(la), (Ib), (II), (III), (TV), (V) or any sub-group thereof as defined herein.
25 • A method of modulating a cellular process (for example cell division) by
inhibiting the activity of a protein kinase B using a compound of the
(Figure Removed)
fonnula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any sub-group thereof as
defined herein.
• A compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any subgroup
or embodiment thereof as defined herein for use in the prophylaxis or
treatment of a disease state or condition mediated by protein kinase A.
• The use of a compound of fonnula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any
sub-group or embodiment thereof as defined herein for the manufacture of a
medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease state or condition
mediated by protein kinase A.
• A method for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease state or condition
mediated by protein kinase A, which method comprises administering to a
subject in need thereof a compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III),
(IV), (V) or any sub-group or embodiment thereof as defined herein.
• A method for treating a disease or condition comprising or arising from
abnormal cell growth or abnormally arrested cell death in a mammal, the
method comprising administering to the mammal a compound of the
formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any sub-group or embodiment
thereof as defined herein in an amount effective to Inhibit protein kinase A
activity.
• A method of inhibiting protein kinase A, which method comprises
contacting the kinase with a kinase-inhibiting compound of the formula (I),
(la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any sub-group or embodiment thereof as
defined herein.
• A method of modulating a cellular process (for example cell division) by
inhibiting the activity of a protein kinase A using a compound of the
formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any sub-group or embodiment
thereof as defined herein.
• The use of a compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or
any sub-group thereof as defined herein for the manufacture of a
medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease state or condition
arising from abnormal cell growth or abnormally arrested cell death.
• A method for treating a disease or condition comprising or arising from
abnormal cell growth in a mammal, which method comprises administering
to the mammal a compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V)
or any sub-group thereof as defined herein in an amount effective in
inhibiting abnormal cell growth or abnormally arrested cell death.
• A method for alleviating or reducing the incidence of a disease or condition
comprising or arising from abnormal cell growth or abnormally arrested cell
death in a mammal, which method comprises administering to the mammal
a compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any subgroup
thereof as defined herein in an amount effective in inhibiting
abnormal cell growth.
• A pharmaceutical composition comprising a novel compound of the formula
(I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any sub-group thereof as defined herein
and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
• A compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any subgroup
thereof as defined herein for use in medicine.
• The use of a compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or
any sub-group thereof as defined herein for the manufacture of a
medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of any one of the disease states
or conditions disclosed herein.
• A method for the treatment or prophylaxis of any one of the disease states or
conditions disclosed herein, which method comprises administering to a
patient (e.g. a patient in need thereof) a compound (e.g. a therapeutically
effective amount) of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (TV), (V) or any
sub-group thereof as defined herein.
• A method for alleviating or reducing the incidence of a disease state or
condition disclosed herein, which method comprises administering to a
patient (e.g. a patient in need thereof) a compound (e.g. a therapeutically
effective amount) of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (TV), (V) or any
sub-group thereof as defined herein.
• A method for the diagnosis and treatment of a disease state or condition
mediated by protein kinase B, which method comprises (i) screening a
patient to determine whether a disease or condition from which the patient is
or may be suffering is one which would be susceptible to treatment with a
compound having activity against protein kinase B; and (ii) where it is
indicated that the disease or condition from which the patient is thus
susceptible, thereafter administering to the patient a compound of the
formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any sub-group thereof as
defined herein.
• The use of a compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or
any sub-group thereof as defined herein for the manufacture of a
medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease state or condition
in a patient who has been screened and has been determined as suffering
from, or being at risk of suffering from, a disease or condition which would
be susceptible to treatment with a compound having activity against protein
kinase B.
• A method for the diagnosis and treatment of a disease state or condition
mediated by protein kinase A, which method comprises (i) screening a
patient to determine whether a disease or condition from which the patient is
or may be suffering is one which would be susceptible to treatment with a
compound having activity against protein kinase A; and (ii) where it is
indicated that the disease or condition from which the patient is thus
susceptible, thereafter administering to the patient a compound of the
formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or any sub-group or embodiment
thereof as defined herein.
• The use of a compound of the formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (III), (IV), (V) or
any sub-group or embodiment thereof as defined herein for the manufacture
of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease state or
condition in a patient who has been screened and has been determined as
suffering from, or being at risk of suffering from, a disease or condition
which would be susceptible to treatment with a compound having activity
against protein kinase A.
General Preferences and Definitions
The following general preferences and definitions shall apply to each of the
moieties A, E and R1 to R5 and R9 and any sub-definition, sub-group or embodiment
thereof, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Any references to Formula (I) herein shall be taken also to refer to formulae (la),
(Ib), (H), (III), (IV), (V) and any other sub-group of compounds within formula (I)
unless the context requires otherwise.
References to "carbocyclic" and "heterocyclic" groups as used herein shall, unless
the context indicates otherwise, include both aromatic and non-aromatic ring
systems, hi general, such groups may be monocyclic or bicyclic and may contain,
for example, 3 to 12 ring members, more usually 5 to 10 ring members. Examples
of monocyclic groups are groups containing 3,4,5,6,7, and 8 ring members, more
usually 3 to 7, and preferably 5 or 6 ring members. Examples of bicyclic groups are
those containing 8,9,10,11 and 12 ring members, and more usually 9 or 10 ring
members.
The carbocyclic or heterocyclic groups can be aryl or heteroaryl groups having
from 5 to 12 ring members, more usually from 5 to 10 ring members. The term
"aryl" as used herein refers to a carbocyclic group having aromatic character and
the term "heteroaryl" is used herein to denote a heterocyclic group having aromatic
character. The terms "aryl" and "heteroaryl" embrace polycyclic (e.g. bicyclic) ring
systems wherein one or more rings are non-aromatic, provided that at least one ring
is aromatic. In such polycyclic systems, the group may be attached by the aromatic
ring, or by a non-aromatic ring. The aryl or heteroaryl groups can be monocyclic or
bicyclic groups and can be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more
substituents, for example one or more groups R10 as defined herein.
The term non-aromatic group embraces unsaturated ring systems without aromatic
character, partially saturated and fully saturated carbocyclic and heterocyclic ring
systems. The terms "unsaturated" and "partially saturated" refer to rings wherein
the ring structure(s) contains atoms sharing more than one valence bond i.e. the ring
contains at least one multiple bond e.g. a C=C, CsC or N=C bond. The term "fully
saturated" refers to rings where there are no multiple bonds between ring atoms.
Saturated carbocyclic groups include cycloalkyl groups as defined below. Partially
saturated carbocyclic groups include cycloalkenyl groups as defined below, for
example cyclopentenyl, cycloheptenyl and cyclooctenyl.
Examples of heteroaryl groups are monocyclic and bicyclic groups containing from
five to twelve ring members, and more usually from five to ten ring members. The
heteroaryl group can be, for example, a five membered or six membered
monocyclic ring or a bicyclic structure formed from fused five and six membered
rings or two fused six membered rings. Each ring may contain up to about four
heteroatoms typically selected from nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen. Typically the
heteroaryl ring will contain up to 3 heteroatoms, more usually up to 2, for example
a single heteroatom. In one embodiment, the heteroaryl ring contains at least one
ring nitrogen atom. The nitrogen atoms in the heteroaryl rings can be basic, as in
the case of an imidazole or pyridine, or essentially non-basic as in the case of an
indole or pyrrole nitrogen. In general the number of basic nitrogen atoms present in
the heteroaryl group, including any amino group substituents of the ring, will be
less than five.
(Figure Removed)
Examples of five membered heteroaryl groups include but are not limited to
pyrrole, furan, thiophene, imidazole, furazan, oxazole, oxadiazole, oxatriazole,
isoxazole, thiazole, isothiazole, pyrazole, triazole and tetrazole groups.
Examples of six membered heteroaryl groups include but are not limited to
pyridine, pyrazine, pyridazine, pyrimidine and triazine.
A bicyclic heteroaryl group may be, for example, a group selected from:
a) a benzene ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1,2 or 3 ring
heteroatoms;
b) a pyridine ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1,2 or 3 ring
heteroatoms;
c) a pyrimidine ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
d) a pyrrole ring fused to a a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1,2 or 3 ring
heteroatoms;
e) a pyrazole ring fused to a a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
f) an imidazole ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
g) an oxazole ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
h) an isoxazole ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
i) a thiazole ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
j) an isothiazole ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
k) a thiophene ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1,2 or 3 ring
heteroatoms;
1) a furan ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1,2 or 3 ring
heteroatoms;
m) an oxazole ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
n) an isoxazole ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1 or 2 ring
heteroatoms;
o) a cyclohexyl ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1,2 or 3 ring
heteroatoms; and
p) a cyclopentyl ring fused to a 5- or 6-membered ring containing 1,2 or 3 ring
heteroatoms.
Examples of bicyclic heteroaryl groups containing a six membered ring fused to a
five membered ring include but are not limited to benzfuran, benzthiophene,
benzimidazole, benzoxazole, benzisoxazole, benzthiazole, benzisothiazole,
isobenzofuran, indole, isoindole, indolizine, indoline, isoindoline, purine (e.g.,
adenme, guanine), indazole, benzodioxole and pyrazolopyridine groups.
Examples of bicyclic heteroaryl groups containing two fused six membered rings
include but are not limited to quinoline, isoquinoline, chroman, thiochroman,
chromene, isochromene, chroman, isochroman, benzodioxan, quinolizine,
benzoxazine, benzodiazine, pyridopyridme, quinoxaline, quinazoline, cinnoline,
phthalazine, naphthyridine and pteridine groups.
Examples of polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl groups containing an aromatic ring and
a non-aromatic ring include tetrahydronaphthalene, tetrahydroisoquinoline,
tetrahydroquinoline, dihydrobenzthiene, dihydrobenzfuran, 2,3-dihydrobenzo[
l,4]dioxine, benzo[l,3]dioxole, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran, indoline and
indane groups.
Examples of carbocyclic aryl groups include phenyl, naphthyl, indenyi, ana
tetrahydronaphthyl groups.
Examples of non-aromatic heterocyclic groups are groups having from 3 to 12 ring
members, more usually 5 to 10 ring members. Such groups can be monocyclic or
bicyclic, for example, and typically have from 1 to 5 heteroatom ring members
(more usually 1,2,3 or 4 heteroatom ring members), usually selected from
nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur.
The heterocylic groups can contain, for example, cyclic ether moieties (e.g as in
tetrahydrofuran and dioxane), cyclic thioether moieties (e.g. as in
tetrahydrothiophene and dithiane), cyclic amine moieties (e.g. as in pyrrolidine),
cyclic sulphones (e.g. as in sulfolane and sulfolene), cyclic sulphoxides, cyclic
sulphonamides and combinations thereof (e.g. thiomorpholine). Other examples of
non-aromatic heterocyclic groups include cyclic amide moieties (e.g. as in
pyrrolidone) and cyclic ester moieties (e.g. as in butyrolactone).
Examples of monocyclic non-aromatic heterocyclic groups include 5-, 6-and 7-
membered monocyclic heterocyclic groups. Particular examples include
morpholine, thiomorpholine and its S-oxide and S,S-dioxide (particularly
thiomorpholine), piperidine (e.g. 1-piperidinyl, 2-piperidinyl 3-piperidinyl and 4-
piperidinyl), N-alkyl piperidines such as N-methyl piperidine, piperidone,
pyrrolidine (e.g. l-pyrrolidinyl, 2-pyrrolidinyl and 3-pyrrolidinyI), pyrrolidone,
azetidine, pyran (2H-pyran or 4H-pyran), dihydrothiophene, dihydropyran,
dihydrofiiran, dihydrothiazole, tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrothiophene, dioxane,
tetrahydropyran (e.g. 4-tetrahydro pyranyl), imidazoline, imidazolidinone,
oxazoline, thiazoline, 2-pyrazoline, pyrazolidine, piperazone, piperazine, and Nalkyl
piperazines such as N-methyl piperazine, N-ethyl piperazine and Nisopropylpiperazine.
One sub-group of monocyclic non-aromatic heterocyclic groups includes
morpholine, piperidine (e.g. 1-piperidinyl, 2-piperidinyl 3-piperidinyl and 4-
piperidinyl), piperidone, pyrrolidine (e.g. l-pyrrolidinyl, 2-pyrrolidinyl and 3-
pyrrolidinyl), pyrrolidone, pyran (2H-pyran or 4H-pyran), dihydrothiophene,
dihydropyran, dihydrofuran, dihydrothiazole, tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrothiophene,
dioxane, tetrabydropyran (e.g. 4-teteahydro pyranyl), imidazoline, imidazolidinone,
oxazoline, thiazoline, 2-pyrazoline, pyrazolidine, piperazone, piperazine, andNalkyl
piperazines such as N-methyl piperazine. In general, preferred non-aromatic
heterocyclic groups include piperidine, pyrrolidine, azetidine, morpholine,
piperazine and N-alkyl piperazines. A further particular example of a non-aromatic
heterocyclic group, which also forms part of the above group of preferred nonaromatic
heterocyclic groups, is azetidine.
Examples of non-aromatic carbocyclic groups include cycloalkane groups such as
cyclohexyl and cyclopentyl, cycloalkenyl groups such as cyclopentenyl,
cyclohexenyl, cycloheptenyl and cyclooctenyl, as well as cyclohexadienyl,
cyclooctatetraene, tetrahydronaphthenyl and decalinyl.
Each of the definitions of carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups in this specification
may optionally exclude any one or any combination of two or more of the following
moieties:
- substituted or unsubstituted pyridone rings;
- substituted or unsubstituted pyrrolo[l,2-a]pyriniid-4-ones;
- substituted or unsubstituted pyrazolones.
Where reference is made herein to carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups, the
carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring can, unless the context indicates otherwise, be
unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituent groups R10 selected from
halogen, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, carboxy, amino, mono- or di-Cm
hydrocarbylamino, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring
members; a group R"-Rb wherein R8 is a bond, O, CO, X'cpt2), CCX^X1,
X'CCX^X1, S, SO, S02, NR°, S02NRC or NRCS02; and Rb is selected from
hydrogen, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members,
and a C1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents
selected from hydroxy, oxo, halogen, cyano, nitro, carboxy, amino, mono- or diCM
hydrocarbylamino, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12
ring members and wherein one or more carbon atoms of the Ci.g hydrocarbyl group
may optionally be replaced by 0, S, SO, S02, NR°, X'CCX2), C(X2)X! or
X'C(X2)X';
R° is selected from hydrogen and C1-4 hydrocarbyl; and
X1 is O, S or NRC and X2 is =0, =S or =NR°.
Where the substituent group R10 comprises or includes a carbocyclic or heterocyclic
group, the said caibocyclic or heterocyclic group may be unsubstituted or may itself
be substituted with one or more further substituent groups R10. In one sub-group of
compounds of the formula (I), such further substituent groups R10may include
carbocyclic or heterocyclic groups, which are typically not themselves further
substituted. In another sub-group of compounds of the formula (I), the said further
substituents do not include carbocyclic or heterocyclic groups but are otherwise
selected from the groups listed above in the definition of R10.
The substituents R10 may be selected such that they contain no more than 20 nonhydrogen
atoms, for example, no more than 15 non-hydrogen atoms, e.g. no more
than 12, or 10, or 9, or 8, or 7, or 6, or 5 non-hydrogen atoms.
Where the carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups have a pair of substituents on
adjacent ring atoms, the two substituents may be linked so as to form a cyclic
group. For example, an adjacent pair of substituents on adjacent carbon atoms of a
ring may be linked via one or more heteroatoms and optionally substituted alkylene
groups to form a fused oxa-, dioxa-, aza-, diaza- or oxa-aza-cycloalkyl group.
Examples of such linked substituent groups include:
(Figure Removed)
Examples of halogen substiruents include fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.
Fluorine and chlorine are particularly preferred.
In the definition of the compounds of the formula (I) above and as used hereinafter,
the term "hydrocarbyl" is a generic term encompassing aliphatic, alicyclic and
aromatic groups having an all-carbon backbone, except where otherwise stated. In
certain cases, as defined herein, one or more of the carbon atoms making up the
carbon backbone may be replaced by a specified atom or group of atoms.
Examples of hydrocarbyl groups include alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl,
carbocyclic aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, and
carbocyclic aralkyl, aralkenyl and aralkynyl groups. Such groups can be
unsubstituted or, where stated, can be substituted by one or more substituents as
defined herein. The examples and preferences expressed below apply to each of the
hydrocarbyl substituent groups or hydrocarbyl-containing substituent groups
referred to in the various definitions of substituents for compounds of the formula
(T) unless the context indicates otherwise.
Generally by way of example, the hydrocarbyl groups can have up to eight carbon
atoms, unless the context requires otherwise. Within the sub-set of hydrocarbyl
groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, particular examples are C\:& hydrocarbyl
groups, such as CM hydrocarbyl groups (e.g. CM hydrocarbyl groups or Ci-a
hydrocarbyl groups), specific examples being any individual value or combination
of values selected from C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7 and C8 hydrocarbyl groups.
The term "alkyl" covers both straight chain and branched chain alkyl groups.
Examples of alkyl poups include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl,
tert-butyl, n-pentyl, 2-penryl, 3-pentyl, 2-methyl butyl, 3-methyl butyl, and n-hexyl
and its isomers. Within the sub-set of alkyl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms,
particular examples are Cj-g alkyl groups, such as C alkyl groups (e.g. CM alkyl
groups or C alkyl groups).
Examples of cycloalkyl groups are those derived from cyclopropane, cyclobutane,
cyclopentane, cyclohexane and cycloheptane. Within the sub-set of cycloalkyl
groups the cycloalkyl group will have from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, particular
examples being C3.6 cycloalkyl groups.
Examples of alkenyl groups include, but are not limited to, ethenyl (vinyl), 1-
propenyl, 2-propenyl (allyl), isopropenyl, butenyl, buta-l,4-dienyl, pentenyl, and
hexenyl. Within the sub-set of alkenyl groups the alkenyl group will have 2 to 8
carbon atoms, particular examples being €34 alkenyl groups, such as C2-4 alkenyl
groups.
Examples of cycloalkenyl groups include, but are not limited to, cyclopropenyl,
cyclobutenyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclopentadienyl and cyclohexenyl. Within the subset
of cycloalkenyl groups the cycloalkenyl groups have from 3 to 8 carbon atoms,
and particular examples are 63.6 cycloalkenyl groups.
Examples of alkynyl groups include, but are not limited to, ethynyl and 2-propynyl
(propargyl) groups. Within the sub-set of alkynyl groups having 2 to 8 carbon
atoms, particular examples are Ca-s alkynyl groups, such as €2-4 alkynyl groups.
Examples of carbocyclic aryl groups include substituted and unsubstituted phenyl,
naphthyl, indane and indene groups.
Examples of cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, carbocyclic aralkyl, aralkenyl and
aralkynyl groups include phenethyl, benzyl, styryl, phenylethynyl,
cyclohexylmethyl, cyclopentylmethyl, cyclobutylmethyl, cyclopropylmethyl and
cyclopentenylmethyl groups.
When present, and where stated, a hydrocarbyl group can be optionally substituted
by one or more substituents selected from hydroxy, oxo, alkoxy, carboxy, halogen,
cyano, nitro, amino, mono- or di-C1-4 hydrocarbylamino, and monocyclic or
bicyclic carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 (typically 3 to 10
and more usually 5 to 10) ring members, Preferred substituents include halogen
such as fluorine. Thus, for example, the substituted hydrocarbyl group can be a
partially fluorinated or perfluorinated group such as difluoromethyl or
trifluoromethyl. In one embodiment preferred substituents include monocyclic
carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having 3-7 ring members.
Where stated, one or more carbon atoms of a hydrocarbyl group may optionally be
replaced by 0, S, SO, S02, NRC, X'CCX2), CCX^X1 or X^X^X1 (or a sub-group
thereof) wherein X1 and X2 are as hereinbefore defined, provided that at least one
carbon atom of the hydrocarbyl group remains. For example, 1,2, 3 or 4 carbon
atoms of the hydrocarbyl group may be replaced by one of the atoms or groups
listed, and the replacing atoms or groups may be the same or different. In general,
the number of linear or backbone carbon atoms replaced will correspond to the
number of linear or backbone atoms in the group replacing them. Examples of
groups in which one or more carbon atom of the hydrocarbyl group have been
replaced by a replacement atom or group as defined above include ethers and
tiuoethers (C replaced by O or S), amides, esters, thioamides and thioesters (C-C
replaced by X!C(X2) or CCX^X1), sulphones and sulphoxides (C replaced by SO or
SOj), amines (C replaced by NR°). Further examples include ureas, carbonates and
carbamates (C-C-C replaced by X'CCtfjX1).
Where an amino group has two hydrocarbyl substituents, they may, together with
the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, and optionally with another
heteroatom such as nitrogen, sulphur, or oxygen, link to form a ring structure of 4 to
7 ring members.
The definition "R'-R6" as used herein, either with regard to substituents present on
a carbocyclic or heterocyclic moiety, or with regard to other substituents present at
other locations on the compounds of the formula (I), includes inter alia compounds
wherein Ra is selected from a bond, 0, CO, OC(0), SC(0), NRCC(0), OC(S),
SC(S), NRCC(S), OC(NR°), SC(NRC), NRCC(NR°), C(0)O, C(O)S, C(O)NR°,
C(S)0, C(S)S, C(S) NRC, C(NR°)0, C(NR°)S, C(NRC)NR°, OC(0)0, SC(0)0,
NRCC(0)0, OC(S)0, SC(S)0,NR°C(S)0, OC(NRC)O, SC(NR°)0, NRCC(NR°)O,
OC(0)S, SC(O)S, NRCC(O)S, OC(S)S, SC(S)S, NR°C(S)S, OC(NR°)S, SC(NRC)S,
NRCC(NRC)S, OC(0)NRC, SC(O)NRC, NR°C(0) NRC, OC(S)NR°, SC(S) NRC,
NRCC(S)NR°, OC(NRC)NRC, SC(NRC)NR°,NRCC(NRCNRC, S, SO, S02.NRC,
S02NR° and NRCSO2 wherein Rc is as hereinbefore defined.
The moiety Rb can be hydrogen or it can be a group selected from carbocyclic and
heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members (typically 3 to 10 and more
usually from 5 to 10), and a Ci.g hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted as
hereinbefore defined. Examples of hydrocarbyl, carbocyclic and heterocyclic
groups are as set out above.
When R" is 0 and Rb is a Ci.g hydrocarbyl group, R" and Rb together form a
hydrocarbyloxy group. Preferred hydrocarbyloxy groups include saturated
hydrocarbyloxy such as alkoxy (e.g. C1-6 alkoxy, more usually Cm alkoxy such as
ethoxv and methoxy, particularly methoxy), cycloalkoxy (e.g. €3.6 cycloalkoxy
such as cyclopropyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy and cyclohexyloxy) and
cycloalkyalkoxy (e.g. 03.5 cycloalkyl-C1-2 alkoxy such as cyclopropylmethoxy).
The hydrocarbyloxy groups can be substituted by various substituents as defined
herein. For example, the alkoxy groups can be substituted by halogen (e.g. as in
difluoromethoxy and trifluoromethoxy), hydroxy (e.g. as in hydroxyethoxy), Cu
alkoxy (e.g. as in methoxyethoxy), hydroxy-C1-2 alkyl (as in hydroxyethoxyethoxy)
or a cyclic group (e.g. a cycloalkyl group or non-aromatic heterocyclic group as
hereinbefore defined). Examples of alkoxy groups bearing a non-aromatic
heterocyclic group as a substituent are those in which the heterocyclic group is &
saturated cyclic amine such as morpholine, piperidine, pyrrolidine, piperazine, Cw
alkyl-piperazines, Ca-v-cycloalkyl-piperazines, tetrahydropyran or tetrahydrofuran
and the alkoxy group is a CM alkoxy group, more typically a Ci.j alkoxy group
such as methoxy, ethoxy or n-propoxy.
AUcoxy groups may be substituted by, for example, a monocyclic group such as
pyrrolidine, piperidine, morpholine and piperazine and N-substituted derivatives
thereof such as N-benzyl, N-C1-4 acyl andN-C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl. Particular
examples include pyrrolidinoethoxy, piperidinoethoxy and piperazinoethoxy.
WhenR" is a bond and Rb is a C].g hydrocarbyl group, examples of hydrocarbyl
groups Ra-Rb are as hereinbefore defined. The hydrocarbyl groups may be
saturated groups such as cycloalkyl and alkyl and particular examples of such
groups include methyl, ethyl and cyclopropyl. The hydrocarbyl (e.g. alkyl) groups
can be substituted by various groups and atoms as defined herein. Examples of
substituted alkyl groups include alkyl groups substituted by one or more halogen
atoms such as fluorine and chlorine (particular examples including bromoethyl,
chloroethyl, difluoromethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl and perfluoroalkyl groups such as
trifluoromethyl), or hydroxy (e.g. hydroxymethyl and hydroxyethyl), C1-8 acyloxy
(e.g. acetoxymethyl and benzyloxymethyl), amino and mono- and dialkylamino
(e.g. aminoethyl, methylaminoethyl, dimethylaminomethyl, dimethylaminoethyl
and te^butylatninomethyl), alkoxy (e.g. C1-2 alkoxy such as methoxy - as in
methoxyethyl), and cyclic groups such as cycloalkyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl
groups and non-aromatic heterocyclic groups as hereinbefore defined).
Particular examples of alkyl groups substituted by a cyclic group are those wherein
the cyclic group is a saturated cyclic amine such as morpholine, piperidine,
pyrrolidine, piperazine, C1-4-alkyl-piperazines, C3,7-cycIoalkyl-piperazines,
tetrahydropyran or tetrahydrofuran and the alkyl group is a CM alkyl group, more
typically a C1-3 alkyl group such as methyl, ethyl or n-propyl. Specific examples of
alkyl groups substituted by a cyclic group include pyrrolidinomethyl,
pyrrolidinopropyl, morpholinomethyl, morpholinoethyl, morpholinopropyl,
piperidinylmethyl, piperazinomethyl and N-substituted forms thereof as defined
herein.
Particular examples of alkyl groups substituted by aryl groups and heteToaryl
groups include benzyl, phenethyl and pyridylmethyl groups.
When Ra is SQjNR0, Rb can be, for example, hydrogen or an optionally substituted
C1-8 hydrocarbyl group, or a carbocyclic or heterocyclic group. Examples of Ra-Rb
where Rs is SOaNR6 include aminosulphonyl, C alkylaminosulphonyl and di-CM
alkylaminosulphonyl groups, and sulphonamides formed from a cyclic amino group
such as piperidine, morpholine, pyrrolidine, or an optionally N-substituted
piperazine such as N-methyl piperazine.
Examples of groups Ra-Rb where R" is SO2 include alkylsulphonyl,
heteroarylsulphonyl and arylsulphonyl groups, particularly monocyclic aryl and
heteroaryl sulphonyl groups. Particular examples include methylsulphonyl,
phenylsulphonyl and toluenesulphonyl.
When Ra is NR°, Rb can be, for example, hydrogen or an optionally substituted GI.J
hydrocarbyl group, or a carbocyclic or heterocyclic group. Examples of R*-Rb
where R" is NRC include amino, CM alkylamino (e.g. methylamino, ethylamino,
propylamino, isopropylamino, fcrt-butylamino), di-C1-4 alkylamino (e.g.
dimethylamino and diethylamino) and cycloalkylamino (e.g. cyclopropylamino,
cyclopentylamino and cyclohexylamino).
Specific Embodiments of and Preferences for A. E. R1 to Rs and R9
The Group "A"
hi formula (I), A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7
carbon atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms
extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms
extending between E and NR2R3. Within these constraints, the moieties E and R1
can each be attached at any location on the group A.
The term "maximum chain length" as used herein refers to the number of atoms
lying directly between the two moieties in question, and does not take into account
any branching in the chain or any hydrogen atoms that may be present. For
example, in the structure A shown below:
(Figure Removed)
the chain length between Rl and NR2R3 is 3 atoms whereas the chain length
between E and NR2R3 is 2 atoms.
In general it is presently preferred that the linker group has a maximum chain length
of 3 atoms (for example 1 or 2 atoms).
In one embodiment, the linker group has a chain length of I atom extending
between R1 and NR2R3.
In another embodiment, the linker group has a chain length of 2 atoms extending
between R1 and NR2R3.
In a further embodiment, the linker group has a chain length of 3 atoms extending
between R1 and NR2R3.
It is preferred that the linker group has a maximum chain length of 3 atoms
extending between E and NR2R3.
In one particularly preferred group of compounds, the linker group has a chain
length of 2 or 3 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a chain length of 2 or 3
atoms extending between E and NR2R3.
One of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an
oxygen or nitrogen atom.
When present, the nitrogen atom may be linked directly to the group E.
In one embodiment, the carbon atom to which the group R1 is attached is replaced
by an oxygen atom.
In another embodiment, R and E are attached to the same carbon atom of the linker
group, and a carbon atom in the chain extending between E and NR2R3 is replaced
by an. oxygen atom.
When a nitrogen atom or oxygen atom are present, it is preferred that the nitrogen
or oxygen atom and the NR2R3 group are spaced apart by at least two intervening
carbon atoms.
In one particular group of compounds within formula (I), the linker atom linked
directly to the group E is a carbon atom and the linker group A has an all-carbon
skeleton.
The carbon atoms of the linker group A may optionally bear one or more
substituents selected from oxo, fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy
group is not located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group, and
provided also that the oxo group is located at a carbon atom a with respect to the
NR2R3 group. Typically, the hydroxy group, if present, is located at a position p
with respect to the NR2R3 group. In general, no more than one hydroxy group will
be present. Where fluorine is present, it may be present as a single fluorine
substituent or may be present in a difluoromethylene or trifluoromethyl group, for
example. In one embodiment, a fluorine atom is located at a position p with respect
to the NR2R3 group.
It will be appreciated that that when an oxo group is present at the carbon atom
adjacent the NR2R3 group, the compound of the formula (I) will be an amide.
In one embodiment of the invention, no fluorine atoms are present in the linker
group A.
In another embodiment of the invention, no hydroxy groups are present hi the linker
group A.
In a further embodiment, no oxo group is present in the linker group A.
In one group of compounds of the formula (I) neither hydroxy groups nor fluorine
atoms are present in the linker group A, e.g. the linker group A is unsubstituted.
Preferably, when a carbon atom in the linker group A is replaced by a nitrogen
atom, the group A bears no more than one hydroxy substituent and more preferably
bears no hydroxy substituents.
When there is a chain length of four atoms between E and NR2R3, it is preferred
that the linker group A contains no nitrogen atoms and more preferably has an all
carbon skeleton.
In order to modify the susceptibility of the compounds to metabolic degradation in
vivo, the linker group A can have a branched configuration at the carbon atom
attached to the NR2R3 group. For example, the carbon atom attached to the NR2R3
group can be attached to a pair of gem-dimethyl groups.
In one particular group of compounds of the formula (I), the portion R'-A-NR^3 of
the compound is represented by the formula R'-(G)i(-(CH2)m-W-Ob-(CH2)n-
(CR6R7)P-NR2R3 wherein G is NH, NMe or 0; W is attached to the group E and is
selected from (CHa^-CR20, (CH2)j-N and (NH)j-CH; b is 0 or 1, j is 0 or 1, k is 0 or
1, m is 0 or 1, n is 0,1,2, or 3 and p is 0 or 1; the sum of b and k is 0 or 1; the sum
of j, k, m, n and p does not exceed 4; R6 and R7 are the same or different and are
selected from methyl and ethyl, or CR6R7 forms a cyclopropyl group; and R20 is
selected from hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy and fluorine;
In another sub-group of compounds of the formula (I), the portion R'-A-NR2R3 of
the compound is represented by the formula Rl-(G)k-(CH2)m-X-(CH2)n-(CR6R7)p-
NR2R3 wherein G is NH, NMe or 0; X is attached to the group E and is selected
from (CHz)j-CH, (CH2)j-N and (NH)j-CH;, j is 0 or 1, k is 0 or 1, m is 0 or 1, n is 0,
1,2, or 3 and p is 0 or 1, and the sum of j, k, m, n and p does not exceed 4; and R6
and R7 are the same or different and are selected from methyl and ethyl, or
forms a cyclopropyl group.
A particular group CR6R7 is
Preferably X is (CH2)j-CH.
Particular configurations where the portion R'-A-NR2R3 of the compound is
represented by the formula R1-(G)k-(CH2)m-X-(CH2)D-(CR6R7)p-NR2R3 are those
wherein:
• k is 0, m is 0 or 1, n is 0,1,2 or 3 and p is 0.
• kisO, misOor l,nisO, 1 or 2 and pis 1.
• X is (CH2)j-CH, k is 1, m is 0, n is 0,1,2 or 1 and p is 0.
• X is (CH2)j-CH, k is I,mis0,nis0, lor 2 and pis 1.
• X is (CHj)j-CH, G is 05 k is 1, m is 0, n is 0,1,2 or 3 and p is 0.
Particular configurations wherein the portion RJ-A-NR2R3 of the compound is
represented by the formula R1-(G)r(CH2)ni-W-Ob-(CH2)n-(CR6R7)p-NR2R3 are
those wherein:
• k is 0, m is 0, W is (CH2);-CR20, j is 0, R20 is hydrogen, b is 1, n is 2 and p is 0.
• k is 0, m is 0, W is (CH2)j-CR20, j is 0, R20 is hydroxy, b is 0, n is 1 and p is 0.
• k is 0, m is 0, W is (CH2)rCR20, j is 0, RM is methyl, b is 0, n is 1 and p is 0.
• k is 0, m is 0, W is (CH2)j-CR20, j is 0, R20 is fluorine, b is 0, n is 1 and p is 0.
In one preferred configuration, the portion R'-A-NR2R3 of the compound is
represented by the formula R'-X-(CH2)n-NR2R3 wherein X is attached to the group
E and is a group CH, and n is 2.
Particular examples of the linker group A, together with their points of attachment
to the groups R1, E and NR2R3, are shown in Table 1 below.
(Table Removed)
Currently preferred groups include Al, A2, A3, A6, A10, All, A22 and A23.
One particular set of groups includes Al, A2, A3, A10 and Al 1.
A further particular set of groups includes A2 and Al 1.
Another particular set of groups includes A6, A22 and A23.
A further set of groups includes Al, A2 and A3.
In group A2, the asterisk designates a chiral centre. Compounds having the R
configuration at this chiral centre represent one preferred sub-group of compounds
of the invention.
(Figure Removed)
The group R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group and may be selected from the list of
such groups set out in the section headed General Preferences and Definitions.
R1 can be monocyclic or bicyclic and, in one preferred embodiment, is monocyclic.
Particular examples of monocyclic aryl and heteroaryl groups are six membered
aryl and heteroaryl groups containing up to 2 nitrogen ring members, and five
membered heteroaryl groups containing up to 3 heteroatom ring members selected
from 0, S and N.
Examples of such groups include phenyl, naphthyl, tbienyl, fur an, pyrimidine and
pyridine, with phenyl being presently preferred.
The group R1 can be unsubstituted or substituted by up to 5 substituents, and
examples of substituents are those listed in group R10 above.
Particular substituents include hydroxy; CM acyloxy; fluorine; chlorine; bromine;
trifluoromethyl; cyano; CONHj; nitro; Cu hydrocarbyloxy and C^ hydrocarbyl
each optionally substituted by Cw alkoxy, carboxy or hydroxy; CM acylamino;
benzoylamino; pyrrolidinocarbonyl; piperidinocarbonyl; morpholinocarbonyl;
piperazinocarbonyl; five and six membered heteroaryl and heteroaryloxy groups
containing one or two heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; phenyl; phenyl-Cm
alkyl; phenyl-Cu alkoxy; heteroaryl-Cn alkyl; heteroaryl-C1-4 alkoxy and
phenoxy, wherein the heteroaryl, heteroaryloxy, phenyl, phenyl-Cj-4 alkyl, phenyl-
C1-4 alkoxy, heteroaryl-C1-4 alkyl, heteroaryl-Cu alkoxy and phenoxy groups are
each optionally substituted with 1,2 or 3 substituents selected from Cu acyloxy,
fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, cyano, CONHi, CM hydrocMbyloxy
and Cj.2 hydrocarbyl each optionally substituted by methoxy or hydroxy.
Preferred substituents include hydroxy; C\^ acyloxy; fluorine; chlorine; bromine;
trifluoromethyl; cyano; C hydrocarbyloxy and Cu hydrocarbyl each optionally
substituted by C\.2 alkoxy or hydroxy; Ci4 acylamino; benzoylamino;
pyrrolidinocarbonyl; piperidinocarbonyl; morpholinocarbonyl; piperazinocarbonyU
five and six membered heteroaryl groups containing one or two heteroatoms
selected from N, O and S, the heteroaryl groups being optionally substituted by one
or more CM alkyl substituents; phenyl; pyridyl; and phenoxy wherein the phenyl,
pyridyl and phenoxy groups are each optionally substituted with 1,2 or 3
substituents selected from C1-2 acyloxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine,
trifluoromethyl, cyano, Ci-a hydrocarbyloxy and Ci.2 hydrocarbyl each optionally
substituted by methoxy or hydroxy.
In one sub-group of compounds, the substituents for R1 are chosen from hydroxy;
Cm acyloxy; fluorine; chlorine; bromine; trifluoromethyl; cyano; CM
hydrocarbyloxy and CM hydrocarbyl each optionally substituted by d-2 alkoxy or
hydroxy.
Although up to 5 substituents may be present, more typically there are 0,1,2,3 or 4
substituents, preferably 0,1,2 or 3, and more preferably 0,1 or 2.
In one embodiment, the group R1 is unsubstituted or substituted by up to 5
substituents selected from hydroxy; CM acyloxy; fluorine; chlorine; bromine;
trifluoromethyl; cyano; CM hydrocarbyloxy and C/.4 hydrocarbyl each optionally
substituted by Q.2 alkoxy or hydroxy.
In a further embodiment, the group R1 can have one or two substituents selected
from hydroxy, fluorine, chlorine, cyano, phenyloxy, pyrazinyloxy, benzyloxy,
methyl and methoxy.
In another embodiment, the group R1 can have one or two substituents selected
from fluorine, chlorine, trifluoromethyl, methyl and methoxy.
When R1 is a phenyl group, particular examples of substituent combinations include
mono-chlorophenyl and dichlorophenyl.
Further examples of substituent combinations include those wherein R1 is
hydroxyphenyl, fluorochlorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methoxyphenyl, methoxychlorophenyl,
fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, phenoxyphenyl, pyrazinyloxyphenyl or
benzyloxyphenyl.
When R1 is a six membered aryl or heteroaryl group, a substituent may
advantageously be present at the para position on the six-membered ring. Where a
substituent is present at the para position, it is preferably larger in size than a
fluorine atom.
R2andR3
In one group of compounds of the formula (I), R2 and R3 are independently selected
from hydrogen, CM hydrocarbyl and CM acyl wherein the hydrocarbyl and acyl
moieties are optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from
fluorine, hydroxy, amino, methylamino, dimethylamino and methoxy.
When the hydrocarbyl moiety is substituted by a hydroxy, amino, methylamino,
dimethylamino or methoxy group, typically there are at least two carbon atoms
between the substituent and the nitrogen atom of the group NR2R3. Particular
examples of substituted hydrocarbyl groups are hydroxyethyl and hydroxypropyl.
In another group of compovinds of the invention, R2 and R3 are independently
selected from hydrogen, CM hydrocarbyl and CM acyl.
Typically the hydrocarbyl group, whether substituted or unsubstituted, is an alkyl
group, more usually a Ci, C2 or Cj alkyl group, and preferably a methyl group. In
one particular sub-group of compounds, R2 and R3 are independently selected from
hydrogen and methyl and hence NR2R3 can be an amino, methylamino or
dimethylamino group. In one particular embodiment, NR2R3 can be an amino
group. In another particular embodiment, NR2R3 can be a methylamino group.
In an alternative embodiment, the CM hydrocarbyl group can be a cyclopropyl,
cyclopropylmethyl or cyclobutyl group.
In another group of compounds, R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which
they are attached form a cyclic group selected from an imidazole group and a
saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally
containing a second heteroatom ring member selected from 0 and N.
In a further group of compounds, R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to
which they are attached form a saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7
ring members and optionally containing a second heteroatom ring member selected
from O and N.
The saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group can be unsubstituted or substituted by
one or more substituents R10 as defined above in the General Preferences and
Definitions section of this application. Typically, however, any substituents on the
heterocyclic group will be relatively small substituents such as CM hydrocarbyl
(e.g. methyl, ethyl, fl-propyl, /-propyl, cyclopropyl, w-butyl, sec-butyl and tertburyl),
fluorine, chlorine, hydroxy, amino, methylamino, ethylamino and
dimethylamino. Particular substituents are methyl groups.
The saturated monocyclic ring can be an azacycloalkyl group such as an azetidine,
pyrrolidine, piperidine or azepane ring, and such rings are typically unsubstituted.
Alternatively, the saturated monocyclic ring can contain an additional heteroatom
selected from O and N, and examples of such groups include morpholine and
piperazina. Where an additional N atom is present in the ring, this can form part of
an NH group or an N-C^alkyl group such as an N-methyl, N-ethyl, N-propyl or Nisopropyl
group.
Where NR2R3 forms an imidazole group, the imidazole group can be unsubstituted
or substituted, for example by one or more relatively small substituents such as CH
hydrocarbyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, cyclopropyl and butyl), fluorine, chlorine,
hydroxy, amino, methylamino, ethylamino and dimethylamino. Particular
substituents are methyl groups.
In a further group of compounds, one of R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom
to which they are attached and one or more atoms from the linker group A form a
saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally
containing a second heteroatom ring member selected from 0 and N.
Examples of such compounds include compounds wherein NR2R3 and A form a
unit of the formula:
(Figure Removed)
where t and u are each 0,1, 2 or 3 provided that the sum oft and u falls within the
range of 2 to 4.
Further examples of such compounds include compounds wherein NR2R3 and A
form a cyclic group of the formula:
(CH'2'w
where v and w are each 0,1,2 or 3 provided that the sum of v and w falls within the
range of 2 to 5. Particular examples of cyclic compounds are those in which v and
w are both 2.
Further examples of such compounds include compounds wherein NR2R3 and A
form a cyclic group of the formula:
(Figure Removed)
where x and w are each 0,1,2 or 3 provided that the sum of x and w falls within the
range of 2 to 4. Particular examples of cyclic compounds are those in which x is 2
and w is 1.
B*
In formula (I), R4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, C saturated hydrocarbyl,
Ci.5 saturated hydrocarbyloxy, cyano, and CF3.
More typically, R4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, CM saturated hydrocarbyl,
cyano and CF}. Preferred values for R4 include hydrogen and methyl. In a
particular embodiment, R4 is hydrogen.
In formula (I), R5 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, Ci-j saturated hydrocarbyl,
C1-6 saturated hydrocarbyloxy, cyano, CONH2, CONHR9, CF3, NH2, NHCOR9 and
NHCONHR9; NHCONHR9 where R9 is a group R9a or (CH2)R9a, wherein R9a is an
optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic group which may be carbocyclic or
heterocyclic.
Examples of carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups are set out above in the General
Preferences and Definitions section.
Typically the carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups are monocyclic.
Preferably the carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups are aromatic,
Particular examples of the group R9 are optionally substituted phenyl or benzyl.
Preferably, R5 is selected from selected from hydrogen, halogen, €1.5 saturated
hydrocarbyl, cyano, CONH2j CONHR9, CF3, NH2) NHCOR9 and NHCONHR9
where R9 is optionally substituted phenyl or benzyl.
More preferably, Rs is selected from selected from hydrogen, halogen, C\.$
saturated hydrocarbyl, cyano, CFa, NH2s NHCOR9 and NHCONHR9 where R9 is
optionally substituted phenyl or benzyl.
The group R9 is typically unsubstituted phenyl or benzyl, or phenyl or benzyl
substituted by 1,2 or 3 substituents selected from halogen; hydroxy;
trifluoromethyl; cyano; carboxy; CMalkoxycarbonyl; C^ acyloxy; amino; monoor
di-C1-4 alkylamino; CM alkyl optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxy or C^
alkoxy; Cj.4 alkoxy optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxy or C[.2 alkoxy;
phenyl, five and six membered heteroaryl groups containing up to 3 heteroatoms
selected from 0, N and S; and saturated carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups
containing up to 2 heteroatoms selected from 0, S andN.
Particular examples of the moiety R5 include hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine,
methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, methoxymethyl, oyano, CFs, "NHb, NHCOR9" and
NHCONHR9b where R9b is phenyl or benzyl optionally substituted by hydroxy, C/.4
acyloxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, cyano, CM hydrocarbyloxy
(e.g. alkoxy) and Cu hydrocarbyl (e.g. alkyl) optionally substituted by Cj-a alkoxy
or hydroxy.
Preferred examples of R5 include hydrogen, methyl and cyano. Preferably R5 is
hydrogen or methyl.
The Group "E"
In formula (I), E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group and
can be selected from the groups set out above in the section headed General
Preferences and Definitions.
Preferred groups E are monocyclic and bicyclic aryl and heteroaryl groups and, in
particular, groups containing a six membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring such
as a phenyl, pyridine, pyrazine, pyridazine or pyrimidine ring, more particularly a
phenyl, pyridine, pyrazine or pyrimidine ring, and more preferably a pyridine or
phenyl ring.
Examples of bicyclic groups include benzo-fused and pyrido-fused groups wherein
the group A and the pyrazole ring are both attached to the benzo- or pyrido- moiety.
In one embodiment, E is a monocyclic group.
Particular examples of monocyclic groups include monocyclic aryl and heteroaryl
groups such as phenyl, thiophene, furan, pyrimidine, pyrazine and pyridine, phenyl
being presently preferred.
One subset of monocyclic aryl and heteroaryl groups comprises phenyl, thiophene,
fiiran, pyrimidine and pyridine.
Examples of non-aromatic monocyclic groups include cycloalkanes such as
cyclohexane and cyclopentane, and nitrogen-containing rings such as piperazine
and piperazone.
It is preferred that the group A and the pyrazole group are not attached to adjacent
ring members of the group E. For example, the pyrazole group can be attached to
the group E in a meta oipara relative orientation. Examples of such groups E
include 1,4-phenylene, 1,3-phenylene, 2,5-pyridylene and 2,4-pyridylene, 1,4-
piperazinyl, and 1,4-piperazonyl. Further examples include 1,3-disubstitutedfive
membered rings.
The groups E can be unsubstituted or can have up to 4 substituents R8 which may
be selected from the group R10 as hereinbefore defined. More typically however, the
substituents R* are selected from hydroxy; oxo (when E is non-aromatic); halogen
(e.g. chlorine and bromine); trifluoromethyl; cyano; C^ hydrocarbyloxy optionally
substituted by C1-2 alkoxy or hydroxy; and CM hydrocarbyl optionally substituted
by Ci.2 alkoxy or hydroxy.
Preferably there are 0-3 substituents, more preferably 0-2 substituents, for example
0 or 1 substituent. In one embodiment, the group E is unsubstituted.
E may be other than:
- a substituted pyridone group;
- a substituted thiazole group;
- a substituted or unsubstituted pyrazole or pyrazolone group;
- a substituted or unsubstituted bicyclic fused pyrazole group;
- a phenyl ring fused to a thiophene ring or a six membered nitrogen-containing
heteroaryl ring fused to a thiophene ring;
- a substituted or unsubstituted piperazine group;
The group E can be an aryl or heteroaryl group having five or six members and
containing up to three heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, the group E being
represented by the formula:
where * denotes the point of attachment to the pyrazole group, and "a" denotes the
attachment of the group A;
r is 0,1 or 2;
U is selected from N and CR12a; and
V is selected from N and CR12b; where R12a and RI2b are the same or different and
each is hydrogen or a substituent containing up to ten atoms selected from C, N, 0,
F, Cl and S provided that the total number of non-hydrogen atoms present in R12a
and Rl2b together does not exceed ten;
or R12a and R12b together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form an
unsubstituted five or six membered saturated or unsaturated ring containing up to
two heteroatoms selected from O and N; and
Rto is as hereinbefore defined.
In one preferred group of compounds, E is a group:
where * denotes the point of attachment to the pyrazole group, and "a" denotes the
attachment of the group A;
P, Q and T are the same or different and are selected from N, CH and NCR10,
provided that the group A is attached to a carbon atom; and U, V and R1 are as
hereinbefore defined.
Examples of R12a and R12b include hydrogen and substituent groups R10 as
hereinbefore defined having no more than ten non-hydrogen atoms. Particular
examples of RI2a and R12b include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, cyclopropyl,
cyclobutyl, cyclopeotyl, fluorine, chlorine, methoxy, trifluoromethyl.,
hydroxymetliyl, hydroxyethyl, methoxymethyl, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy,
2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, cyano, amino, methylamino, dimethylamino, CONHj, COzEt,
CO2H, acetamido, azetidinyl, pyrrolidino, piperidine, piperazino, morpholirio,
methylsulphonyl, arninosulphonyl, mesylamino and trifluoroacetamido.
Preferably, when U is CR12a and/or V is CR12b Hie atoms or groups in R12a and R12b
that are directly attached to the carbon atom ring members C are selected from H, 0
(e.g. as in methoxy), NH (e.g. as in amino and methylamino) and GHz (e.g. as in
methyl and ethyl).
Particular examples of the linker group E, together with their points of attachment
to the group A (*) and the pyrazole ring (*} are shown in Table 2 below.
Table 2:
(Table Removed)
In the table, the substituent group R13 is selected from methyl, chlorine, fluorine and
trifluoromethyl.
The following optional exclusions may apply to the definition of E in any of
formulae (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (Iff), (IV) and (V) and any sub-groups or subdefinitions
thereof as defined herein:
• E may be other than a phenyl group having a sulphur atom attached to the
position para with respect to the pyrazole group.
• E may be other than a substituted or unsubstituted benzimidazole,
benzoxazole or benzthiazole group.
One sub-group of compounds of the formula (I) has the general formula (II):
wherein the group A is attached to the meta at para position of the benzene ring, q
is 0-4; R1, R2, R3, R4 and Rs are as defined hereto in respect of formula (I) and subgroups,
examples and preferences thereof; and R8 is a substituent group as
hereinbefore defined. In formula (II), q is preferably 0,1 or 2, more preferably 0 or
1 and most preferably 0. Preferably the group A is attached to the para position of
the benzene ring.
Within formula (II), one particular sub-group of compounds of the invention is
represented by the formula (III):
(Figure Removed)
where A' is the residue of the group A and R1 to R5 are as defined herein.
Within formula (111), one preferred group of compounds is presented by the formula
(IV):
wherein z is 0,1 or 2, R20 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy and fluorine
and R1 to R5 are as defined herein, provided that when z is 0, R20 is other than
hydroxy.
Another group of compounds within formula (III) is represented by formula (V):
wherein and R1 and R3 to R5 are as defined herein.
In formula (V), R3 is preferably selected from hydrogen and CM hydrocarbyl, for
example CM alkyl such as methyl, ethyl and isopropyl. More preferably R3 is
hydrogen.
In each of formulae (II) to (V), R1 is preferably an optionally substituted phenyl
group as defined herein.
In another sub-group of compounds of the invention, A is a saturated hydrocarbon
linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the linker group having a
maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a
maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, wherein one of
the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an oxygen or
nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the linker group A may optionally
bear one or more substituents selected from fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the
hydroxy group when present is not located at a carbon atom a with respect to the
NR2R3 group; and
R5 is selected from selected from hydrogen, GI-S saturated hydrocarbyl, cyano,
CONH2, CF3) NH2) NHCOR9 and NHCONHR9.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is to be understood that each general and specific
preference, embodiment and example of the groups R1 may be combined with each
general and specific preference, embodiment and example of the groups R2 and/or
R3 and/or R4 and/or R5 and/or R9 and that all such combinations are embraced by
this application.
The various functional groups and substituents making up the compounds of the
formula (I) are typically chosen such that the molecular weight of the compound of
the formula (I) does not exceed 1000. More usually, the molecular weight of the
compound will be less than 750, for example less than 700, or less than 650, or less
than 600, or less than 550. More preferably, the molecular weight is less than 525
and, for example, is 500 or less.
Particular compounds of the invention are as illustrated in the examples below and
are selected from:
2-phenyl-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
3-phenyl-2-[3-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propionitrile;
2-[4-(3,5-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-2-phenyl-ethylamine;
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
2-[3-(3,5-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-l-phenyl-ethylamine;
3-phenyI-2-[3-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phemyl]-propylamine;
3-phenyl-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yI)-phenyl]-propylamine;
{3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-f4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amiae;
{3-(3,4-difluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amiae;
{3-(3-chloro-phenyl)-3-t4-(lH-pyrazoI-4-yI)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amine;
3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;
3-(4-chIoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
3-(3,4-dichIoro-phenyl)-3-t4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-4-[4-(IH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-l-methyl-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-phenyl-4-[4-(lH-pyra2ol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-[4-(3,5-dimethyl-1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-4-phenyI-piperidine;
dimethyl-{3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-3-pyridin-2-yl-propyl}-amine;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-dimethyl-amine;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyJ)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyra2ol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-eanine(R);
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine(S);
4-{2-(4-chloro-phenyI)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-morpholine;
4-{4-[l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-pyrrolidin-l-yl-ethyl]-phenyl}-lH-pyrazole;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-isopropyl-aminei
dimethyl-{2-phenyl-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-etiiyl}-amine;
{2,2-bis-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-dimethyl-amine;
{2,2-bis-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyI}-methyl-amine;
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine (R);
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine(S);
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-acetamide;
l-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)^)henyl]-ethyl}-piperazine;
l-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyI}-piperidine;
4-{4-[2-a2etidin-l-yl-l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-phenyl}-lH-pyrazole;
l-phenyl-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-N-methyl-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-pheayl]-acetamide;
N-methyl-2,2-bis-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-acetamide;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-ethyl-amine;
4-{4-[l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-imidazoH-yl-ethyl]-phen.yl}-lH-pyrazole;
methyl-{2-(4-phenoxy-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazoI-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-amine;
{2-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-2-t4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-inethyl-amine;
methyl-{2-[4-(pyrazin-2-yloxy)-plienyl]-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-
ainine;
methyl-{2-phenoxy-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phetiyl]-ethyl}-amine;
2-{(4-cbloro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methoxy}-ethylainine;
4-{4-[J-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-pyrro]idin-l-yl-propyl]-phenyl}-lH-pyrazole;
4-{4-[3-azetidin-l-y]-l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propyl]-phenyl}-lH-pyrazole;
methyl-{3-naphthalen-2-y]-3-[4-(lH-pyrazoW-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-amine;
dimethyl-(4-{3-methylamino-l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-pheQyl)-
amine;
{3-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amine;
4-{4-[4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidin-4-yl]-phenyl}-lH-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile;
3-(4-phenoxy-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylaminej
l-{(4-chIoro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl}-piperazine;
1 -methyl-4- {phenyl-[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl} -[1,4]diazepane;
{3-(3-chloro-phenoxy)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amine;
methyl-{2-phenyl-2-[6-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]-ethyl}-amine;
4-{4-[l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-imidazol-l-yl-propyl]-phenyl}-lH-pyrazole;
4-[4-(3-imidazol-l-yl-l-phenoxy-propyl)-phenyl]-lH-pyrazole;
4-{4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-phenol;
1 - {(4-chloro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-meth.yl} -piperazine;
{2-(4-fiuoro-phenyl)-2-|;4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine;
{2-(3-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yI)-phenyI]-ethyl}-methyl-amine;
4-[4-(2-ineflioxy-ethoxy)-phenyl]-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-pipe!ridine;
4.[4.(3.methoxy-propoxy)-phenyl]-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
3-(3,4-dichIoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;
2-(4-{2-methyIamino-l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-phenoxy)-
isonicotinamide;
{2-(3-chloro-phenoxy)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-a«une;
3- {2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(I H-pyrazoI-4-yI)-pfaenyl]-ethylamino} -propan-1 -ol;
2-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamino}-ethanol;
3-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamino}-propan-l-ol;
2-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamino}-ethanol;
(2-(4-CWoro-phenyI)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyJ}-cycIopropyImethylamine;
methyl-[2-[4-(lH-pyra2ol-4-yl)-phenyl]-2-(4-pyridin-3-yl-phenyl)-ethyl]-aniine;
4- {3-methylamino-1 -[4-(l H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyI} -phenol;
3-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-pheayl]-propylamine;
4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-4-[4-(3-methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-morpholine;
(4-{4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-y])-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-phenoxy)-aceticacid;
(4-{4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid, methyl
ester;
4-{4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-benzonitrile;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl} -methyl-amine;
1 -(4-chloro-phenyt)-2-methylamino-1 -[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyJ]-ethanoJ;
2-amino-l-(4-chloro-ph.enyl)-l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethanol;
4-(3,4-dich]oro-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-(3-chloro-4-inethoxy-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidiiie;
4-(4-chIoro-3-fluoro-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-plienyl]-piperidine;
4-{4.[4.(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-benzoicacid;
4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ls2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-[4J4']bipyridinyl;
3-(3-chloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
2-methylamino-l-(4-nitro-plieiiyl)-l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethanol;
2-(3-chloro-4-metfaoxy-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-fluoro-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
3-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-3-[6-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]-propylainine;
2-(4-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
4-(2-chloro-3-fiuoio-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
l-{(3,4-dichIoro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl}-piperazine;
2-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yI)-phenyl]-ethylamio.e;
{2-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-eihyl}-methylamine;
4- (4-f 2-azetidin-1 -yl-1 -(4-chIoro-phenoxy)-ethyl]-phenyl} - IH-pyrazole;
3-(3-chIoro-4-m6thoxy-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
{3-(3-chloro-4-raethoxy-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyiazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methylamine;
l-{(3,4-dichIoro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl}-piperazine; and
C-(4-chloro-phenyl)-C-[4-(lH-pyra2ol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methylamine;
and salts, solvates, tautomers and N-oxides thereof.
In one embodiment, the compound of the formula (I) is selected from the group
consisting of:
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine(R);
4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phettyl]-propylamine;
3-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
{3-(4-chloro-pheny])-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amine;
{2-(4-chIoro-phenyI)-2-[4-(lH-pyraEoI-4-yl)-phenyi]-ethyl}-dimethyl-amine-, and
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine.
A further subset of compounds of the formula (I) consists of
4-(3"chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-4-t4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
2-(4-chioro-phenyl)-2-|J4-(l H-pyrazo]-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine (R isomer);
and salts, solvates, tautomers and N-oxides thereof.
Salts. Solvates. Tautomers. Isomers. N-Qxides. Esters. Prodrugs and Isotopes
In this section, as in all other sections of this application, unless the context
indicates otherwise, references to formula (I) included references to formulae (la),
(Ib), (II), (HI), (IV) and (V) and all other sub-groups, preferences and examples
thereof as defined herein.
Unless otherwise specified, a reference to a particular compound also includes
ionic, salt, solvate, and protected forms thereof, for example, as discussed below.
Many compounds of the formula (I) can exist in the form of salts, for example acid
addition salts or, in certain cases salts of organic and inorganic bases such as
carboxylate, sulphonate and phosphate salts. All such salts are within the scope of
this invention, and references to compounds of the formula (I) include the salt
forms of the compounds. As in the preceding sections of this application, all
references to formula (I) should be taken to refer also to formula (II) and subgroups
thereof unless the context indicates otherwise.
Salt forms may be selected and prepared according to methods described in
Pharmaceutical Salts: Properties, Selection, and Use, P. Heinrich Stahl (Editor),
Camille G. Wermuth (Editor), ISBN: 3-90639-026-8, Hardcover, 388 pages,
August 2002. For example, acid addition salts may be prepared by dissolving the
free base in an organic solvent in which a given salt form is insoluble or poorly
soluble and then adding the required acid in an appropriate solvent so that the salt
precipitates out of solution.
Acid addition salts may be formed with a wide variety of acids, both inorganic and
organic. Examples of acid addition salts include salts formed with an acid selected
from the group consisting of acetic, 2,2-dichloroacetic, adipic, alginic, ascorbic
(e.g. L-ascorbic), L-aspartic, benzenesulphonic, benzoic, 4-acetamidobenzoic,
butanoic, (+) camphoric, camphor-sulphonic, (+)-(liS)-camphor-10-sulphonic,
capric, caproic, caprylic, cinnamic, citric, cyclamic, dodecylsulphuric, ethane-1,2-
disulphonic, ethanesulphonic, 2-hydroxyethanesulphonic, formic, fumaric,
galactaric, gentisic, glucoheptonic, D-gluconic, glucuronic (e.g. D-glucuronic),
glutamic (e.g. L-glutamic), a-oxoglutaric, glycolic, hippuric, hydrobromic,
hydrochloric, hydriodic, isethionic, lactic (e.g. (+)-L-lactic and (±>DL-lactic),
lactobionic, maleic, malic, (-)-L-malic, malonic, (±)-DL-mandelic,
methanesulphonic, naphthalenesulphonic (e.g. naphthalene-2-sulphonic),
naphthalene-l,5-disulphonic, l-hydroxy-2-naphthoic, nicotinic, nitric, oleic, orotic,
oxalic, palmitic, pamoic, phosphoric, propionic, L-pyroglutamic, salicylic, 4-aminosalicylic,
sebacic, stearic, succinic, sulphuric, tannic, (+)-L-tartaric, thiocyanic,
toluenesulphonic (e.g./7-toluenesulphonic), undecylenic and valeric acids, as well
as acylated amino acids and cation exchange resins.
One particular group of acid addition salts includes salts formed with hydrochloric,
hydriodic, phosphoric, nitric, sulphuric, citric, lactic, succinic, maleic, malic,
isethionic, fumaric, benzenesulphonic, toluenesulphonic, methanesulphonic,
ethanesulphonic, naphthalenesulphonic, valeric, acetic, propanoic, butanoic,
malonic, glucuronic and lactobionic acids.
Another group of acid addition salts includes salts formed from acetic, adipic,
ascorbic, aspartic, citric, DL-Lactic, rumaric, glucom'c, glucuronic, hippuric,
hydrochloric, glutamic, DL-malic, methanesulphonic, sebacic, stearic, succinic and
tartaric acids.
The compounds of the invention may exist as mono- or di-salts depending upon the
pKa of the acid from which the salt is formed. In stronger acids, the basic pyrazole
nitrogen, as well as the nitrogen atom in the group NR2R3, may take part in salt
formation. For example, where the acid has a pKa of less than about 3 (e.g. an acid
such as hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid or trifluoroacetic acid), the compounds of
the invention will typically form salts with 2 molar equivalents of the acid.
If the compound is anionic, or has a functional group which may be anionic (e.g.,
-COOH may be -COO"), then a salt may be formed with a suitable cation.
Examples of suitable inorganic cations include, but are not limited to, alkali metal
ions such as Na+ and K"1", alkaline earth cations such as Ca2+ and Mg2*, and other
cations such as A13+. Examples of suitable organic cations include, but are not
limited to, ammonium ion (i.e., NH/) and substituted ammonium ions (e.g.,
*, NH2R2*, NHR3+, NR4
+). Examples of some suitable substituted ammonium
ions are those derived from: ethylamine, diethylamine, dicyclohexylamine,
triethylamine, butylamine, ethylenediamine, ethanolamine, diethanolamine,
piperazine, benzylamine, phenylbenzylamine, choline, meglurnine, and
trometliamine, as well as amino acids, such as lysine and arginine. An example of a
common quaternary ammonium ion is
Where the compounds of the formula (I) contain an amine function, these may form
quaternary ammonium salts, for example by reaction with an alkylating agent
according to methods well known to the skilled person. Such quaternary
ammonium compounds are within the scope of formula (I).
Compounds of the formula (I) containing an amine function may also form Noxides.
A reference herein to a compound of the formula (I) that contains an amine
function also includes the N-oxide.
Where a compound contains several amine functions, one or more than one
'nitrogen atom may be oxidised to form an N-oxide. Particular examples of Noxides
are the N-oxides of a tertiary amine or a nitrogen atom of a nitrogencontaining
heterocycle.
N-Oxides can be formed by treatment of the corresponding amine with an oxidizing
agent such as hydrogen peroxide or a per-acid (e.g. a peroxycarboxylic acid), see
for example Advanced Organic Chemistry, by Jerry March, 4th Edition, Wiley
Interscience, pages. More particularly, N-oxides can be made by the procedure of
L. W. Deady (Syn. Comm. 1 977, 7, 509-514) in which the amine compound is
reacted with w-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (MCPBA), for example, in an inert
solvent such as dichloromethane.
Compounds of the formula (1) may exist in a number of different geometric
isomeric, and tautomeric forms and references to compounds of the formula (I)
include all such forms. For the avoidance of doubt, where a compound can exist in
one of several geometric isomeric or tautomeric forms and only one is specifically
described or shown, all others are nevertheless embraced by formula (I).
For example, in compounds of the formula (I) the pyrazole group may take either of
the following two tautomeric forms A and B.
A B
For simplicity, the general formula (I) illustrates form A but the formula is to be
taken as embracing both form A and form B.
Where compounds of the formula (I) contain one or more chiral centres, and can
exist in the form of two or more optical isomers, references to compounds of the
formula (I) include all optical isomeric forms thereof (e.g. enantiomers and
diasterebisomers), either as individual optical isomers, or mixtures or two or more
optical isomers, unless the context requires otherwise.
For example, the group A can include one or more chiral centres. Thus, when E
and R1 are both attached to the same carbon atom on the linker group A, the said
carbon atom is typically chiral and hence the compound of the formula (I) will exist
as a pair of enantiomers (or more than one pair of enantiomers where more than one
chiral centre is present in the compound).
The optical isomers may be characterised and identified by their optical activity (i.e.
as + and - isomers) or they may be characterised in terms of their absolute
stereochemistry using the "R and S" nomenclature developed by Cahn, Ingold and
Prelog, see Advanced Organic Chemistry by Jerry March, 4th Edition, John Wiley &
Sons, New York, 1992, pages 109-114, and see also Cahn, Ingold & Prelog, Angew.
Chem. Int. Ed. Engl., 1966,5,385-415.
Optical isomers can be separated by a number of techniques including chiral
chromatography (chromatograpby on a chiral support) and such techniques are well
known to the person skilled in the art.
As an alternative to chiral chromatography, optical isomers can be separated by
forming diastereoisomeric salts with chiral acids such as (-t-)-tartaric acid, (-)-
pyroglutamic acid, (-)-di-toluloyl-L-tartaric acid, (+)-mandelic acid, (-)-malic acid,
and (-)-camphorsulphonic, separating the diastereoisomers by preferential
crystallisation, and then dissociating the salts to give the individual enantiomer of
the tree base.
Where compounds of the formula (I) exist as two or more optical isomeric forms,
one enantiomer in a pair of enantiomers may exhibit advantages over the other
enantiomer, for example, in terms of biological activity. Thus, in certain
circumstances, it may be desirable to use as a therapeutic agent only one of a pair of
enantiomers, or only one of a plurality of diastereoisomers. Accordingly, the
invention provides compositions containing a compound of the formula (I) having
one or more chiral centres, wherein at least 55% (e.g. at least 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%,
80%, 85%, 90% or 95%) of the compound of the formula (I) is present as a single
optical isomer (e.g. enantiomer or diastereoisomer). In one general embodiment,
99% or more (e.g. substantially all) of the total amount of the compound of the
formula (I) may be present as a single optical isomer (e.g. enantiomer or
diastereoisomer).
Esters such as carboxylic acid esters and acyloxy esters of the compounds of
formula (I) bearing a carboxylic acid group or a hydroxyl group are also embraced
by Formula (I). In one embodiment of the invention, formula (I) includes within its
scope esters of compounds of the formula (I) bearing a carboxylic acid group or a
hydroxyl group. In another embodiment of the invention, formula (I) does not
include within its scope esters of compounds of the formula (I) bearing a carboxylic
acid group or a hydroxyl group. Examples of esters are compounds containing the
group -C(=O)OR, wherein R is an ester substituent, for example, a Ci^alkyl group,
a C3-20 heterocyclyl group, or a €5-29 aryl group, preferably a C1-7 alkyl group.
Particular examples of ester groups include, but are not limited to, -C(=O)OCH3,
-C(=0)OCH2CH3, -C(=O)OC(CH3)3, and -C(=O)OPh. Examples of acyloxy
(reverse ester) groups are represented by -OC(=0)R, wherein R is an acyloxy
substituent, for example, a Cj.7 alkyl group, a Cj-ao heterocyclyl group, or a 05.30
aryl group, preferably a d-7 alkyl group. Particular examples of acyioxy groups
include, but are not limited to, -OC(=O)CH3 (acetoxy), -Oe(O)CH2CH3,
-OC(=0)C(CH3)3, -OC{=0)Ph, and -OC(=0)CH2Ph.
Also encompassed by formula (I) are any polymorphic forms of the compounds,
solvates (e.g. hydrates), complexes (e.g. inclusion complexes or clathrates with
compounds such as cyclodextrins, or complexes with metals) of the compounds,
and pro-drugs of the compounds. By "prodrugs" is meant for example any
compound that is converted in vivo into a biologically active compound of the
formula (1).
For example, some prodrugs are esters of the active compound (e.g., a
physiologically acceptable metabolically labile ester). During metabolism, the ester
group (-C(*=0)OR) is cleaved to yield the active drug. Such esters may be formed
by esterification, for example, of any of the carboxylic acid groups (-C(=0)OH) in
Has parent compound, with, where appropriate, prior protection of any other reactive
groups present in the parent compound, followed by deprotection if required.
Examples of such metabolically labile esters include those of the formula -
C(=0)OR wherein R is:
Ci-7alkyl (e.g., -Me, -Et, -nPr, -iPr, -nBu, -sBu, -iBu, -tBu);
Ci-raminoalkyl (e.g., aminoethyl; 2-(N,N-diethylamino)ethyl;
2-(4-morpholino)ethyl); and
acyloxy-Ci-ialkyl (e.g.s acyloxymethyl; acyloxyethyl; pivaloyloxymethyl;
acetoxymethyl; l-acetoxyethyl; l-(l-methoxy-l-methyl)ethyl-carbonyloxyethyl; 1-
(benzoyloxy)ethyl; isopropoxy-carbonyloxymethyl; 1-isopropoxycarbonyloxyethyl;
cyclohexyl-carbonyloxyraethyl; 1 -cyclohexyl-carbonyloxyethyl;
cyclohexyloxy-carbonyloxymethyl; 1-cydobexyloxy-carbonyloxyethyl; (4-
tetrahydropyranyloxy) carbonyloxymethyl; l-(4-tetrahydropyranyloxy)-
carbonyloxyethyl; (4-tetrahydropyranyl)carbonyloxymethyl; and
l-(4-tetrahydropyranyl)-carbon.yloxyethyl).
Also, some prodrugs are activated enzymatically to yield the active compound, or a
compound which, upon further chemical reaction, yields the active compound (for
example, as in antigen-directed enzyme pro-drug therapy (ADEPT), gene-directed
enzyme pro-drug therapy (GDEPT) and ligand-directed enzyme pro-drug therapy
(LIDEPT). For example, the prodrag may be a sugar derivative or other glycoside
conjugate, or may be an amino acid ester derivative.
Methods for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I)
In this section, as hi all other sections of this application, unless the context
indicates otherwise, references to formula (I) included references to formulae (la),
(Ib), (II), (III), (IV) and (V) and all other sub-groups, preferences and examples
thereof as defined herein,
Compounds of the formula (T) can be prepared by reaction of a compound of the
formula (X) with a compound of the formula (XI) or an N-protected derivative
thereof:
(Figure Removed)
wherein A, E, and R1 to R5 are as hereinbefore defined, one of the groups X and Y
is chlorine, bromine or iodine or a trifluoromethanesulphonate (triflate) group, and
the other one of the groups X and Y is a boronate residue, for example a boronate
ester or boronic acid residue.
The reaction can be carried out under typical Suzuki Coupling conditions in the
presence of a palladium catalyst such as bis(tri-/-butylphosphine)palladium and a
base (e.g. a carbonate such as potassium carbonate). The reaction may be carried
out in an aqueous solvent system, for example aqueous ethanol, and the reaction
mixture is typically subjected to heating, for example to a temperature in excess of
100°C.
An illustrative synthetic route involving a Suzuki coupling step is shown in Scheme
1. The starting material for the synthetic route shown in scheme 1 is the halosubstituted
aryl- or heteroarylmethyl nitrile (XII) in which X is a chlorine, bromine
or iodine atom or a triflate group, The nitrile (XII) is condensed with the aldehyde
R^CHO in the presence of an alkali such as sodium 01 potassium hydroxide in an
aqueous solvent system such as aqueous ethanol. The reaction can be carried out at
room temperature.
The resulting substituted acrylonitrile derivative (XIII) is then treated with a
reducing agent that will selectively reduce the alkene double bond without reducing
the nitrile group. A borohydride such as sodium borohydride may be used for this
purpose to give the substituted acetonitrile derivative (XIV). The reduction reaction
is typically carried out in a solvent such as ethanol and usually with heating, for
example to a temperature up to about 65°C.
The reduced nitrile (XIV) is then coupled with the pyrazole boronate ester (XV)
under the Suzuki coupling conditions described above to give a compound of the
formula (I) in which A-NR2R3 is a substituted acetonitrile group.
(Figure Removed)
The substituted acetonitrile compound (XVI) may then be reduced to the
corresponding amine (XVII) by treatment with a suitable reducing agent such as
Raney nickel and ammonia in ethanol.
5 The synthetic route shown in Scheme 1 gives rise to amino compounds of the
formula (I) in which the aryl or heteroaryl group E is attached to the p-position of
the group A relative to the amino group. In order to give amino compounds of the
formula (I) in which R1 is attached to the p-position relative to the amino group, the
functional groups on the two starting materials in the condensation step can be
reversed so that a compound of the formula X-E-CHO wherein X is bromine,
chlorine, iodine or a triflate group is condensed with a compound of the formula Rl-
CHj-CN to give a substituted acrylonitrile derivative which is then reduced to the
corresponding acetonitrile derivative before coupling with the pyrazole boronate
(XV) and reducing the cyano group to an amino group.
Compounds of the formula (I) in which R1 is attached to the a-position relative to
the amino group can be prepared by the sequence of reactions shown in Scheme 2.
In Scheme 2, the starting material is a halo-substituted aryl- or heteroarylmethyl
Grignaid reagent (XVKI, X = bromine or chlorine) which is reacted with the nitrile
R'-CN in a dry ether such as diethyl ether to give an intermediate imine (not
shown) which is reduced to give the amine (XIX) using a reducing agent such as
lithium aluminium hydride. The amine (XIX) can be reacted with the boronate
ester (XV) under the Suzuki coupling conditions described above to yield the amine
(XX).
(Figure Removed)

Scheme 2
Compounds of the formula (I) can also be prepared ftom the substituted nitrile
compound (XXI):
(Figure Removed)
wherein PG is a protecting group such as a tetrahydropyranyl group. The nitrile
(XXI) can be condensed with an aldehyde of the formula R1-(CH2)r-CHO, wherein
r is 0 or 1, and the resulting substituted acrylonitrile subsequently reduced to the
corresponding substituted nitrile under conditions analogous to those set out in
Scheme 1 above. The protecting group PG can then be removed by an appropriate
method. The nitrile compound may subsequently be reduced to the corresponding
amine by the use of a suitable reducing agent as described above.
The nitrile compound (XXI) may also be reacted with a Grignard reagent of the
formula Rl-(CHa)rMgBr under standard Grignard reaction conditions followed by
deprotection to give an amino compound of the invention which has the structure
shown in formula (XX11).
(Figure Removed)
In the preparative procedures outlined above, the coupling of the aryl or heteroaryl
group E to the pyrazole is accomplished by reacting a halo-pyrazole or halo-aryl or
heteroaryl compound with a boronate ester or boronic acid in the presence of a
palladium catalyst and base. Many boronates suitable for use in preparing
compounds of the invention are commercially available, for example from Boron
Molecular Limited of Noble Park, Australia, or from Combi-Blocks Inc. of San
Diego, USA. Where the boronates are not commercially available, they can be
prepared by methods known in the art, for example as described in the review
article by N. Miyaura and A. Suzuki, Chem. Rev. 1995,95,2457. Thus, boroflates
can be prepared by reacting the corresponding bromo-compound with an alkyl
lithium such as butyl lithium and then reacting with a borate ester. The resulting
boronate ester derivative can, if desired, be hydrolysed to give the corresponding
boronic acid.
Compounds of the formula (I) in which the group A contains a nitrogen atom
attached to the group E can be prepared by well known synthetic procedures from
compounds of the formula (XXIII) or a protected form thereof, Compounds of the
formula (XXIII) can be obtained by a Suzuki coupling reaction of a compound of
the formula (XV) (see Scheme 1) with a compound of the formula Br-E-NHj such
as 4-bromoaniline.
(Figure Removed)
Compounds of the formula (I) in which R1 and E are connected to the same carbon
atom can be prepared as shown in Scheme 3.
(Figure Removed)
Scheme 3
In Scheme 3, an aldehyde compound (XXIV) where X is bromine, chlorine, iodine
or a triflate group is condensed with ethyl cyanoacetate in the presence of a base to
give a cyanoacrylate ester intermediate (XXV). The condensation is typically
carried out in the presence of a base, preferably a non-hydroxide such as piperidine,
by heating under Dean Stark conditions.
The cyanoacrylate intermediate (XXV) is then reacted with a Grignard reagent
R^MgBr suitable for introducing the group Rl by Michael addition to the carboncarbon
double bond of the acrylate moiety. The Grignaid reaction may be carried
out in a polar non-protic solvent such as tetrahydrofurau at a low temperature, for
example at around 0 °C, The product of the Grignard reaction is the cyano
propionic acid ester (XXVI) and this is subjected to hydrolysis and decarboxylation
to give the propionic acid derivative (XXVII). The hydrolysis and decarboxylation
steps can be effected by heating in an acidic medium, for example a mixture of
sulphuric acid and acetic acid.
The propionic acid derivative (XXVII) is converted to the amide (XXVIII) by
reaction with an amine HNR2R3 under conditions suitable for forming an amide
bond. The coupling reaction between the propionic acid derivative (XXVII) and the
amine HNR2R3 is preferably carried out in the presence of a reagent of the type
commonly used in the formation of peptide linkages. Examples of such reagents
include 1,3-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) (Sheehan et al, J. Amer. Ckem Soc.
1955,77,1067), l-ethyl-3-(3'-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide (referred to
herein either as EDC or EDAC) (Sheehan et al, J. Org. Chem., 1961, 26, 2525),
uronium-based coupling agents such as O-(J-&zsibenzatnazo\-\-y\')-N,N,N'>N'~
tetramethyluroiiium hexafluorophosphate (HATU) and phosphonium-based
coupling agents such as l-benzo-triazolyloxytris-(pyrrolidino)pnosphonium
hexafluorophosphate (PyBOP) (Castro et al, Tetrahedron Letters, 1990,31,205).
Carbodiimide-based coupling agents aie advantageously used in combination with
l-hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazoIe (HOAt) (L. A, Carptoo, J, Amer. Chem, Soc., 1993,
115. 4397) or 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt) (Kordgetal, Chem. Ber., 103,708,
2024-2034). Preferred coupling reagents include EDC (EDAC) and DCC in
combination with HOAt or HOBt.
The coupling reaction is typically carried out in a non-aqueous, non-protic solvent
such as acetonitrile, dioxan, dimethylsulphoxide, dichloromethane,
dimethylformamide or N-methylpyrrolidine, or in an aqueous solvent optionally
together with one or more miscible co-solvents. The reaction can be carried out at
room temperature or, where the reactants are less reactive (for example in the case
of electron-poor anilines bearing electron withdrawing groups such as
sulphonamide groups) at an appropriately elevated temperature. The reaction may
be carried out in the presence of a non-interfering base, for example a tertiary amine
such as triethylamine or 7V,A/-oiisopropylethylamine.
Where the amine HNR2R3 is ammonia, the amide coupling reaction can be carried
out using l,r-carbonyldiimidazole (GDI) to activate the carboxylic acid before
addition of the ammonia.
As an alternative, a reactive derivative of the carboxylic acid, e.g. an anhydride or
acid chloride, may be used. Reaction with a reactive derivative such an anhydride
is typically accomplished by stirring the amine and anhydride at room temperature
in the presence of a base such as pyridine.
The amide (XXVIII) can be converted to a compound of the formula (XXX) (which
corresponds to a compound of the formula (I) wherein A has an oxo substituent
next to the NR2R3 group) by reaction with a boronate (XV) under Suzuki coupling
conditions as described above. The amide (XXX) can subsequently be reduced
using a hydride reducing agent such as lithium aluminium hydride in the presence
of aluminium chloride to give an amine of the formula (XXXI) (which corresponds
to a compound of the formula (I) wherein A is CH-CHz-CHa-)- The reduction
reaction is typically carried out in an ether solvent, for example diethyl ether, with
heating to the reflux temperature of the solvent.
Rather than reacting the amide (XXVIII) with the boronate (XV), the amide may
instead be reduced with lithium aluminium hydride/aluminium chloride, for
example in an ether solvent at ambient temperature, to give the amine (XXK)
which is then reacted with the boronate (XV) under the Suzuki coupling conditions
described above to give the amine (XXX).
In order to obtain the homologue of the amine (XXIX) containing one fewer
methylene group, the carboxylic acid (XXVII) can be converted to the azide by
standard methods and subjected to a Curtius rearrangement in the presence of an
alcohol such as benzyl alcohol to give a carbamate (see Advanced Organic
Chemistry, 4* edition, by Jerry March, John Wiley & sons, 1992, pages 1091-
1092). The benzylcarbamate can function as a protecting group for the amine
during the subsequent Suzuki coupling step, and the benzyloxycarbonyl moiety in
the carbamate group can then be removed by standard methods after the coupling
step. Alternatively, the benzylcarbamate group can be treated with a hydride
reducing agent such as lithium aluminium hydride to give a compound in which
NR2R3 is a methylamino group instead of an ammo group.
Intermediate compounds of the formula (X) where the moiety X is a chlorine,
bromine or iodine atom and A is a group CH-CH:- can be prepared by the reductive
amination of an aldehyde compound of the formula (XXXII):
X (XXXII)
with an amine of the formula HNR2R3 under standard reductive amination
conditions, for example in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride in an alcohol
solvent such as methanol or ethanol.
The aldehyde compound (XXXII) can be obtained by oxidation of the
corresponding alcohol (XXXin) using, for example, the Dess-Martin periodinane
(see Dess, D.B.; Martin, J.C. J. Org, Soc., 1983, 48,4155 and Organic Syntheses,
Vol. 77,141).
X (XXXIII)
Compounds of the formula (1) where A, N and R2 together form a cyclic group can
be formed by the Suzuki coupling of a boronate compound of the formula (XV)
with a cyclic intermediate of the formula (XXXIV) or anN-protected derivative
thereof.
(Figure Removed)
Cyclic intermediates of the formula (XXXIV), where R1 is an aryl group such as an
optionally substituted phenyl group, can be formed by Friedel Crafts alkylation of
an aryl compound R'-H with a compound of the formula (XXXV):
(Figure Removed)
The alkylation is typically carried out in the presence of a Lewis acid such as
aluminium chloride at a reduced temperature, for example less than 5 °C.
The Friedel Crafts reaction has been found to be of general applicability to the
preparation of a range of intermediates of the formula (X). Accordingly, in a
general method of making compounds of the formula (X), a compound of the
formula (LXX):
(Figure Removed)
is reacted with a compound of the formula R'-H under Friedel Crafts alkylation
conditions, for example in the presence of an aluminium, halide (e.g. Aids).
In a further method for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I) wherein
the moiety NR2R3 is attached to a CHj group of the moiety A, an aldehyde of the
fonnula (XXXVI) can be coupled with an amine of the formula HNR2R3 under
reductive amination conditions as described above. In the formulae (XXXVI) and
(XXXVII), A' is the residue of the group A - i.e. the moieties A' and CH2 together
form the group A. The aldehyde (XXXVII) can be formed by oxidation of the
corresponding alcohol using, for example, Dess-Martin periodinane.
(XXXVI) H (xxxvn)
A Friedel Crafts alkylation procedure of the type described above for the synthesis
of intermediates of the formula (XXXIV) can also be used to prepare intermediates
of the formula (X) wherein X is bromine. An example of such a procedure is shown
in Scheme 4.
Scheme 4
The istarting material for the synthetic route shown in Scheme 4 is the epoxide
(XXXVIII) which can either be obtained commercially or can be made by methods
well known to the skilled person, for example by reaction of the aldehyde
Br-E-CHO with trimethylsulphonium iodide. The epoxide (XXXVm) is reacted
with an amine HNR2R3 under conditions suitable for a ring-opening reaction with
the epoxide to give a compound of the formula (XXXIX). The ring opening
reaction can be carried out in a polar solvent such as ethanol at room temperature or
optionally with mild heating, and typically with a large excess of the amine.
The amine (XXXIX) is then reacted with an aryl compound R'H, typically a phenyl
compound, capable of taking part in a Friedel Crafts alkylation (see for example
Advanced Organic Chemistry, by Jerry March, pages 534-542). Thus, the amine of
formula (XXXIX) is typically reacted with the aryl compound R]H in the presence
of an aluminium chloride catalyst at or around room temperature. Where the aryl
compound R*H is a liquid, e.g. as in the case of a methoxybenzene (e.g. anisole) or
a halobenzene such as chlorobenzene, the aryl compound may serve as the solvent.
Otherwise, a less reactive solvent such as nitrobenzene may be used. The Friedel
Crafts alkylation of the compound R'H with the amine (XXXIX) gives a compound
of the formula (XL) which corresponds to a compound of the formula (X) wherein
X is bromine and A is CHCHi.
The hydroxy intermediate (XXXIX) in Scheme 4 can also be used to prepare
compounds of the formula (X) in which the carbon atom of the hydrocarbon linker
group A adjacent the group R1 is replaced by an oxygen atom. Thus the compound
of formula (XXXIX), or an N-protected derivative thereof (where R2 or R3 are
hydrogen) can be reacted with a phenolic compound of the formula R!-OH under
Mitsunobu alkylation conditions, e.g. in the presence of diethyl azodicarboxylate
and triphenylphosphine. The reaction is typically carried out in a polar non-protic
solvent such as tetrahydrofuran at a moderate temperature such as ambient
temperature.
A further use of the hydroxy-intermediate (XXXIX) is for the preparation of the
corresponding fluoro-compound. Thus, the hydroxy group can be replaced by
fluorine by reaction with pyridine:hydrogen fluoride complex (Olah's reagent).
The fluorinated intermediate can then be subjected to a Suzuki coupling reaction to
give a compound of the formula (I) with a fluorinated hydrocarbon group A. A
fluorinated compound of the formula (I) could alternatively be prepared by first
coupling the hydroxy intermediate (XXXIX), or a protected form thereof, with a
pyrazole boronic acid or boronate under Suzuki conditions and then replacing the
hydroxy group in the resulting compound of formula (I) with fluorine using
pyridine: hydrogen fluoride complex.
Compounds of the formula (I) in which the moiety:
(Figure Removed)
where A' is the hydrocarbon residue of the group A, can be prepared by the
sequence of reactions shown in Scheme 5.
(Figure Removed)
Scheme 5
As shown in Scheme 5, the aldehyde (XXIV) is reacted with a Grignard reagent
R'MgBr under standard Grignard conditions to give the secondary alcohol (XLI).
The secondary alcohol can then be reacted with a compound of the formula (XLII)
in which R2 and R3> represent the groups R2 and R3 or an amine-protectiag group,
A" is the residue of the group A, and X' represents a hydroxy group or a leaving
group.
The amine protecting group can be, for example, a phthalolyl group in which case
NR2 R3' is aphthalimido group.
When X' is a hydroxy group, the reaction between compound (XLI) and (XLII) can
take the form of an toluene sulphonic acid catalysed condensation reaction.
Alternatively, when X' is a leaving group such as halogen, the alcohol (XLI) can
first be treated with a strong base such as sodium hydride to form the alcoholate
which then reacts with the compound (XLII).
The resulting compound of the formula (XLIII) is then subjected to a Suzuki
coupling reaction with the pyrazole boronate reagent (XV) under typical Suzuki
coupling conditions of the type described above to give a compound of the formula
(XLIV). The protecting group can then be removed from the protected amine group
NR2'R3' to give a compound of the formula (I).
Compounds of the formula (I) in which the moiety:
(Figure Removed)
where A" is the hydrocarbon residue of the group A, can be prepared by the
sequence of reactions shown in Scheme 6.
(Figure Removed)
Scheme 6
The starting material in Scheme 6 is the chloroacyl compound (XLV) which can be
prepared by literature methods (e.g. the method described in J. Med. Chew., 2004,
47,3924-3926) or methods analogous thereto. Compound (XLV) is converted into
the secondary alcohol (XLVI) by reduction with a hydride reducing agent such as
sodium borohydride in a polar solvent such as water/tetrahydrofuran.
The secondary alcohol (XLVI) can then be reacted with a phenolic compound of
the formula R'-OH under Mitsunobu alkylation conditions, e.g. in the presence of
diethyl azodicarboxylate and triphenylphosphine, as described above, to give the
aryl ether compound (XLVII).
The chorine atom in the aryl ether compound (XLVII) is then displaced by reaction
with an amine HNR2R3 to give a compound of the formula (XLVIII). The
nucleophilic displacement reaction may be carried out by heating the amine with
the aryl ether in a polar solvent such as an alcohol at an elevated temperature, for
example approximately 100 °C. The heating may advantageously be achieved
using a microwave heater. The resulting amine (XLVIII) can then be subjected to a
Suzuki coupling procedure with a boronate of the formula (XV) as described above
to give the compound (XLIX).
In a variation on the reaction sequence shown in Scheme 6, the secondary alcohol
(XLVI) can be subjected to a nucleophilic displacement reaction with an amine
HNR2R3 before introducing the group R1 by means of the Mitsunobu ether-forming
reaction.
Another route to compounds of the formula (I) in which E and R1 are attached to
the same carbon atom in the group A is illustrated in Scheme 7.
(Figure Removed)
Scheme 7
In Scheme 7, an N-protected pyrazolyl boronic acid (L) is reacted under Suzuki
coupling conditions with the cyano compound X-E-CN in which X is typically a
halogen such as bromine or chlorine. The protecting group PG at the 1 -position of
the pyrazole ring may be, for example, a triphenylmethyl (trityl) group. The
boronic acid (L) can be prepared using the method described in EP 1382603 or
methods analogous thereto.
The resulting nitrile (LI) may then be reacted with a Grignard reagent R!-MgBr to
introduce the group R1 and form the ketone (LII). The ketone (LII) is converted to
the enamine (LIV) by reaction with the diphenylphosphinoyhnethylamine (LIII) in
the presence of a strong base such as an alkyl lithium, particularly butyl lithium.
The enamine (LIV) is then subjected to hydrogenation over a palladium on charcoal
catalyst to reduce the double bond of the enamine and remove the 1-phenethyl
group. Where the protecting group PG is a trityl group, hydrogenation also
removes the trityl group, thereby yielding a compound of the formula (LV).
Alternatively, the enamine (LIV) can be reduced with a hydride reducing agent
under the conditions described in Tetrahedron: Asymmetry 14 (2003) 1309-1316
and subjected to a chiral separation. Removal of the protecting 2-phenethyl group
and the protecting group PG then gives an optically active form of the compound of
formula (LV).
Intermediates of the formula (X) wherein A and R2 link to form a ring containing an
oxygen atom can be prepared by the general method illustrated in Scheme 8.
(Figure Removed)
Scheme 8
In Scheme 8, a ketone (LVI) is reacted with trimethylsulphonium iodide to form the
epoxide (LVII). The reaction is typically carried out in the presence of a hydride
base such as sodium hydride in a polar solvent such as dimethylsulphoxide.
The epoxide (LVII) is subjected to a ring opening reaction with ethanolamine in the
presence of a non-interfering base such as triethylamine in a polar solvent such as
an alcohol (e.g. isopropanol), usually with mild heating (e.g. up to approximately
50 °C. The resulting secondary alcohol is then cyclised to form the morpholine ring
by treatment with concentrated sulphuric acid in a solvent such as ethanolic
dichloromethane.
The morpholine intermediate (LIX) can then reacted with the boronate (XV) under
Suzuki coupling conditions to give the compound of formula (LX), which
corresponds to a compound of the formula (I) in which A-NR2R3 forms a
morpholine group.
Instead of reacting the epoxide (LVII) with ethanolamine, it may instead be reacted
with mono- or dialkylamines thereby providing a route to compounds containing
the moiety:
Compounds wherein R2 and R3 are both hydrogen can be prepared by reacting the
epoxide (LVII) with potassium phthah'mide in a polar solvent such as DMSO.
During the Suzuki coupling step, the phthalimide group may undergo partial
hydrolysis to give the corresponding phthalamic acid which can be cleaved using
hydrazine to give the ammo group NH2- Alternatively, the phthalamic acid can be
recyclised to the phthalimide using a standard amide-forming reagent and the
phthaloyl group then removed using hydrazine to give the amine.
A further synthetic route to compounds of the formula (I) wherein A and NR2R3
combine to form a cyclic group is illustrated in Scheme 9.
(Figure Removed)
Scheme 9
In Scheme 9, the starting material (LXI) is typically a di-aryl/heteroaryl methane in
which one or both of the aryl/heteroaryl groups is capable of stabilising or
facilitating formation of an anion formed on the mcthylene group between E and
R1. For example, R1 may advantageously be a pyridine group. The starting
material (LXI) is reacted with the N-protected bis-2-chloroethylamine (LXII) in the
presence of a non-interfering strong base such as sodium hexaraethyldisilazide in a
polar solvent such as tetrahydiofuran at a reduced temperature (e.g. around 0 °C) to
give the N-protected cyclic intermediate (LXIII). The protecting group can be any
standard amine-protecting group such as a Boo group. Following cyclisation, the
intermediate (LXIII) is coupled to a boronate of the formula (XV) under Suzuki
coupling conditions and then deprotected to give the compound of the formula (I).
Compounds of the formula (I) in which the moiety:
(Figure Removed)
wherein "Alk" is a small alkyl group such as methyl or ethyl can be formed by the
synthetic route illustrated in Scheme 10.
MeOH/H+
(Figure Removed)
Scheme 10
In Scheme 10, a carboxylic acid of the formula (LXFV) is esterified by treatment
with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst such as hydrochloric acid. The
ester (LXV) is then reacted with a strong base such as lithium diisopropylamide
(LDA) and an alkyl iodide such as methyl iodide at reduced temperature (e.g.
between 0 °C and -78 °C). The branched ester (LXVI) is then hydrolysed to the
acid (LXVTI) and coupled with an amine HNR2R3 under standard amide forming
conditions of the type described above. The amide (LXVIH) can then be reduced to
the amine (LXIX) using lithium aluminium hydride, and the amine (LXIX) is then
reacted with a pyrazole boronate or boronic acid under Suzuki coupling conditions
to give a compound of the formula (I).
Once formed, many compounds of the formula (I) can be converted into other
compounds of the formula (I) using standard functional group interconversions.
For example, compounds of the formula (I) in which the NR2R3 forms part of a
nitrile group can be reduced to the corresponding amine. Compounds in which
NR2R3 is an NHa group can be converted to the corresponding alkylamine by
reductive alkylation, or to a cyclic group. Compounds wherein R1 contains a
halogen atom such as chlorine or bromine can be used to introduce an aryl or
heteroaryl group substituent into the R1 group by means of a Suzuki coupling
reaction. Further examples of interconversions of one compound of the formula (I)
to another compound of the formula (I) can be found in the examples below.
Additional examples of functional group interconversions and reagents and
conditions for carrying out such conversions can be found in, for example,
Advanced Organic Chemistry, by Jerry March, 4th edition, 119, Wiley Interscience,
New York, Fiesers' Reagents for Organic Synthesis, Volumes 1-17, John Wiley,
edited by Mary Fieser (ISBN: 0-471-58283-2), and Organic Syntheses, Volumes 1-
8, John Wiley, edited by Jeremiah P. Freeman (ISBN: 0-471-31192-8).
In many of the reactions described above, it may be necessary to protect one or
more groups to prevent reaction from taking place at an undesirable location on the
molecule. Examples of protecting groups, and methods of protecting and
deprotecting functional groups, can be found in Protective Groups in Organic
Synthesis (T. Green and P. Wuts; 3rd Edition; John Wiley and Sons, 1999).
A hydroxy group may be protected, for example, as an ether (-OR) or an ester (-
OC(=0)R), for example, as: a t-butyl ether; a benzyl, benzhydryl (diphenylmethyl),
or trityl (triphenylmethyl) ether; a trimethylsilyl or t-butyldimethylsilyl ether; or an
acetyl ester (-OC(=0)CH3, -OAc). An aldehyde or ketone group may be protected,
for example, as an acetal (R-CH(OR)2) or ketal (R2C(OR)2), respectively, in which
the carbonyl group (>C=0) is converted to a diether (>C(OR)2), by reaction with,
for example, a primary alcohol. The aldehyde or ketone group is readily
regenerated by hydrolysis using a large excess of water in the presence of acid. An
amine group may be protected, for example, as an amide (-NRCO-R.) or a urethane
(-NRCO-OR), for example, as: a methyl amide (-NHCO-CHs); a benzyloxy amide
(-NHCO-OCH2C6Hs, -NH-Cbz); as at-butoxy amide (-NHCO-OC(CH3)3j
-NH-Boc); a2-biphenyl-2-propoxy amide (-NHCO-OCCCBb^CeHAHs, -NHBpoc),
as a 9-fluorenylmethoxy amide (-NH-Fmoc), as a 6-nitroveratryloxy amide
(-NH-Nvoc), as a 2-trimethylsilylethyloxy amide (-NH-Teoc), as a 2,2,2-
trichloroethyloxy amide (-NH-Troc), as an allyloxy amide (-NH-Alloc), or as a
2-(phenylsulphonyl)ethyloxy amide (-NH-Psec). Other protecting groups for
amines, such as cyclic amines and heterocyclic N-H groups, include
toluenesulphonyl (tosyl) and methanesulphonyl (mesyl) groups and benzyl groups
such as a/wra-methoxybenzyl (PMB) group. A carboxylic acid group may be
protected as an ester for example, as: an C1.7 alkyl ester (e.g., a methyl ester; a tbutyl
ester); a C1-7haloalkyl ester (e.g., a C1-7trihaloalkyl ester); a triC1-7 alkylsilyl-
C1-7alkyl ester; or a C5-2oaryl-C1-7 alkyl ester (e.g., a benzyl ester; a nitrobenzyl
ester); or as an amide, for example, as a methyl amide. A thiol group may be
protected, for example, as a thioether (-SR), for example, as: a benzyl thioether; an
acetamidomethyl ether (-S-CH2NHC(=O)CH3).
The 1(H) position of the pyrazole group in the compounds of the formula (I) or its
precursors can be protected by a variety of groups, the protecting group being
selected according to the nature of the reaction conditions to which the group is
exposed. Examples of protecting groups for the pyrazole N-H include
tetrahydropyranyl, benzyl and 4-methoxybenzyl groups.
Many of the chemical Intermediates described above are novel and such novel
intermediates form a further aspect of the invention.
Pharmaceutical Formulations
While it is possible for the active compound to be administered alone, it is
preferable to present it as a pharmaceutical composition (e.g. formulation)
comprising at least one active compound of the invention together with one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, adjuvants, excipients, diluents, fillers, buffers,
stabilisers, preservatives, lubricants, or other materials well known to those skilled
in the art and optionally other therapeutic or prophylactic agents.
Thus, the present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions, as
defined above, and methods of making a pharmaceutical composition comprising
admixing at least one active compound, as defined above, together with one or
more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, buffers, adjuvants,
stabilizers, or other materials, as described herein.
The term "pharmaceutically acceptable" as used herein pertains to compounds,
materials, compositions, and/or dosage forms which are, within the scope of sound
medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of a subject (e.g.
human) without excessive toxicity, irritation, allergic response, or other problem or
complication, commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. Each carrier,
excipient, etc. must also be "acceptable" in the sense of being compatible with the
other ingredients of the formulation.
Accordingly, in a further aspect, the invention provides compounds of the formula
(I) and sub-groups thereof as defined herein hi the form of pharmaceutical
compositions.
The pharmaceutical compositions can be in any form suitable for oral, parenteral,
topical, intranasal, ophthalmic, otic, rectal, intra-vaginal, or transdermal
administration. Where the compositions are intended for parenteral administration,
they can be formulated for intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal,
subcutaneous administration or for direct delivery into a target organ or tissue by
injection, infusion or other means of delivery.
Pharmaceutical fonnulations adapted for parenteral administration include aqueous
and non-aqueous sterile injection solutions which may contain anti-oxidants,
buffers, bacteriostats and solutes which render the formulation isotonic with the
blood of the intended recipient; and aqueous and non-aqueous sterile suspensions
which may include suspending agents and thickening agents. The formulations may
be presented in unit-dose or multi-dose containers, for example sealed ampoules
and vials, and may be stored in a rreeze-dried (lyophilized) condition requiring only
the addition of the sterile liquid carrier, for example water for injections,
immediately prior to use.
Extemporaneous injection solutions and suspensions may be prepared from sterile
powders, granules and tablets.
In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the pharmaceutical composition is in
a form suitable for i.v. administration, for example by injection or infusion.
In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is in a form
suitable for sub-cutaneous (s.c.) administration.
Pharmaceutical dosage forms suitable for oral administration include tablets,
capsules, caplets, pills, lozenges, syrups, solutions, powders, granules, elixirs and
suspensions, sublingual tablets, wafers or patches and buccal patches.
Pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the formula (I) can be
formulated in accordance with known techniques, see for example, Remington's
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mack Publishing Company, Easton, PA, USA.
Thus, tablet compositions can contain a unit dosage of active compound together
with an inert diluent or carrier such as a sugar or sugar alcohol, e.g. lactose, sucrose,
sorbitol or mannitol; and/or a non-sugar derived diluent such as sodium carbonate,
calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, or a cellulose or derivative thereof such as
methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, and starches such
as corn starch. Tablets may also contain such standard ingredients as binding and
granulating agents such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, disintegrants (e.g. swellable
crosslinked polymers such as crosslinked carboxymethylcellulose), lubricating
agents (e.g. stearates), preservatives (e.g. parabens), antioxidants (e.g. BHT),
buffering agents (for example phosphate or citrate buffers), and effervescent agents
such as citrate/bicarbonate mixtures. Such excipients are well'known and do not
need to be discussed in detail here.
Capsule formulations may be of the hard gelatin or soft gelatin variety and can
contain the active component in solid, semi-solid, or liquid form. Gelatin capsules
can be formed from animal gelatin or synthetic or plant derived equivalents thereof.
The solid dosage forms (e.g. tablets, capsules etc.) can be coated or un-coated, but
typically have a coating, for example a protective film coating (e.g. a wax or
varnish) or a release controlling coating, The coating (e.g. a Eudragit ™ type
polymer) can be designed to release the active component at a desired location
within the gastro-intestinal tract. Thus, the coating can be selected so as to degrade
under certain pH conditions within the gastrointestinal tract, thereby selectively
release the compound in the stomach or in the ileum or duodenum.
Instead of, or in addition to, a coating, the drug can be presented hi a solid matrix
comprising a release controlling agent, for example a release delaying agent which
may be adapted to selectively release the compound under conditions of varying
acidity or alkalinity in the gastrointestinal tract. Alternatively, the matrix material
or release retarding coating can take the form of an erodible polymer (e.g. a maleic
anhydride polymer) which is substantially continuously eroded as the dosage form
passes through the gastrointestinal tract. As a further alternative, the active
compound can be formulated in a delivery system that provides osmotic control of
the release of the compound. Osmotic release and other delayed release or
sustained release formulations may be prepared in accordance with methods well
known, to those skilled in the art.
Compositions for topical use include ointments, creams, sprays, patches, gels,
liquid drops and inserts (for example intraocular inserts). Such compositions can be
formulated in accordance with known methods.
Compositions for parenteral administration are typically presented as sterile
aqueous or oily solutions or fine suspensions, or may be provided in finely divided
sterile powder form for making up extemporaneously with sterile water for
injection.
Examples of formulations for rectal or irrtra-vaginal administration include
pessaries and suppositories which may be, for example, formed from a shaped
moldable or waxy material containing the active compound.
Compositions for administration by inhalation may take the form of inhalable
powder compositions or liquid or powder sprays, and can be administrated in
standard form using powder inhaler devices or aerosol dispensing devices. Such
devices are well known. For administration by inhalation, the powdered
formulations typically comprise the active compound together with an inert solid
powdered diluent such as lactose.
The compounds of the inventions will generally be presented in unit dosage form
and, as such, will typically contain sufficient compound to provide a desired level
of biological activity. For example, a formulation intended for oral administration
may contain from 1 nanogram to 2 milligrams, for example 0.1 milligrams to 2
grams of active ingredient, more usually from 10 milligrams to 1 gram, e.g. 50
milligrams to 500 milligrams, or 0.1 milligrams to 2 milligrams.
The active compound will be administered to a patient in need thereof (for example
a human or animal patient) in an amount sufficient to achieve the desired
therapeutic effect.
Protein Kinase Inhibitory Activity
The activity of the compounds of the invention as inhibitors of protein kinase A and
protein kinase B can be measured using the assays set forth in the examples below
and the level of activity exhibited by a given compound can be defined in terms of
the IC50 value. Preferred compounds of the present invention are compounds
having an ICso value of less than 1 uM, more preferably less than 0.1 uM, against
protein kinase B.
Therapeutic Uses
Prevention or Treatment of Proliferative Disorders
The compounds of the formula (I) are inhibitors of protein kinase A and protein
kinase B. As such, they are expected to be useful in providing a means of
preventing the growth of or inducing apoptosis of neoplasias. It is therefore
anticipated that the compounds will prove useful in treating or preventing
proliferative disorders such as cancers. In particular tumours with deletions or
inactivating mutations in PTEN or loss of PTEN expression or rearrangements in
the (T-cell lytmphocyte) TCL-1 gene may be particularly sensitive to PKB
inhibitors. Tumours which have other abnormalities leading to an upregulated PKB
pathway signal may also be particularly sensitive to inhibitors of PKB. Examples
of such abnormalities include but are not limited to overexpression of one or more
PI3K subunits, over-expression of one or more PKB isoforms, or mutations in
PI3K, PDK1, or PKB which lead to an increase in the basal activity of the enzyme
in question, or upregulation or overexpression or mutational activation of a growth
factor receptor such as a growth factor selected from the epidermal growth factor
receptor (EGFR), fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), platelet derived growth
factor receptor (PDGFR), insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) and
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) families.
It is also envisaged that the compounds of the invention will be useful in treating
other conditions which result from disorders in proliferation or survival such as
viral infections, and neurodegenerative diseases for example. PKB plays an
important role in maintaining the survival of immune cells during an immune
response and therefore PKB inhibitors could be particularly beneficial in immune
disorders including autoimmune conditions.
Therefore, PKB inhibitors could be useful in the treatment of diseases in which
there is a disorder of proliferation, apoptosis or differentiation.
PKB inhibitors may also be useful in diseases resulting from insulin resistance and
inscnsitivity, and the disruption of glucose, energy and fat storage such as metabolic
disease and obesity.
Examples of cancers which may be inhibited include, but are not limited to, a
carcinoma, for example a carcinoma of the bladder, breast, colon (e.g. colorectal
carcinomas such as colon adenocarcinoma and colon adenoma), kidney, epidermal,
liver, lung, for example adenocarcinoma, small cell lung cancer and non-small cell
lung carcinomas, oesophagus, gall bladder, ovary, pancreas e.g. exocrine pancreatic
carcinoma, stomach, cervix, endometrium, thyroid, prostate, or skin, for example
squamous cell carcinoma; a hematopoietic tumour of lymphoid lineage, for
example leukaemia, acute lymphocytic leukaemia, B-cell lymphoma, T-cell
lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgldn's lymphoma, hairy cell lymphoma,
or Burkett's lymphoma; a hematopoietic tumour of myeloid lineage, for example
acute and chronic myelogenous leukaemias, myelodysplastic syndrome, or
promyelocytic leukaemia; thyroid follicular cancer; a tumour of mesenchymal
origin, for example fibrosarcoma or habdomyosarcoma; a tumour of the central or
peripheral nervous system, for example astrocytoma, neuroblastoma, glioma or
schwannoma; melanoma; seminoma; teratocarcinoma; osteosarcoma; xenoderoma
pigmentosum; keratoctanthoma; thyroid follicular cancer; or Kaposi's sarcoma.
Thus, in the pharmaceutical compositions, uses or methods of this invention for
treating a disease or condition comprising abnormal cell growth, the disease or
condition comprising abnormal cell growth in one embodiment is a cancer.
Particular subsets of cancers include breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer,
prostate cancer, oesophageal cancer, squamous cancer and non-small cell lung
carcinomas.
A fiirther subset of cancers includes breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer,
endometrial cancer and glioma.
It is also possible that some protein kinase B inhibitors can be used in combination
with other anticancer agents. For example, it may be beneficial to combine of an
inhibitor that induces apoptosis with another agent which acts via a different
mechanism to regulate cell growth thus treating two of the characteristic features of
cancer development. Examples of such combinations are set out below.
Immune Disorders
Immune disorders for which PKA and PKB inhibitors may be beneficial include but
are not limited to autoimmune conditions and chronic inflammatory diseases, for
example systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune mediated glomerulonephritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and autoimmune
diabetes mellitus, Eczema hypersensitivity reactions, asthma, COPD, rhinitis, and
upper respiratory tract disease.
Other Therapeutic Uses
PKB plays a role in apoptosis, proliferation, differentiation and therefore PKB
inhibitors could also be useful in the treatment of the following diseases other than
cancer and those associated with immune dysfunction; viral infections, for example
herpes virus, pox virus, Epstein-Barr virus, Sindbts virus, adenovirus, HIV, HPV,
HCV and HCMV; prevention of ADDS development in HTV-infected individuals;
cardiovascular diseases for example cardiac hypertrophy, restenosis,
atherosclerosis; neurodegenerative disorders, for example Alzheimer's disease,
AIDS-related dementia, Parkinson's disease, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, retinitis
pigmentosa, spinal muscular attopy and cerebellar degeneration;
glomerulonephritis; myelodysplastic syndromes, ischemic injury associated
myocardial infarctions, stroke and reperfusion injury, degenerative diseases of the
musculoskeletal system, for example, osteoporosis and arthritis, aspirin-sensitive
rhinosinusitis, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, kidney diseases.
Methods of Treatment
It is envisaged that the compounds of the formula (I) will useful in the prophylaxis
or treatment of a range of disease states or conditions mediated by protein kinase A
and/or protein kinase B. Examples of such disease states and conditions are set out
above.
Compounds of the formula (I) are generally administered to a subject in need of
such administration, for example a human or animal patient, preferably a human.
The compounds will typically be administered in amounts that are therapeutically
or prophylactically useful and which generally are non-toxic. However, in certain
situations (for example in the case of life threatening diseases), the benefits of
administering a compound of the formula (1) may outweigh the disadvantages of
any toxic effects or side effects, in which case it may be considered desirable to
administer compounds in amounts that are associated with a degree of toxicity.
The compounds may be administered over a prolonged term to maintain beneficial
therapeutic effects or may be administered for a short period only. Alternatively
they may be administered hi a pulsatile manner.
A typical daily dose of the compound can be in the range from 100 picograms to
100 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, typically 10 nanograms to 10
milligrams per kilogram of body weight, more typically 1 microgramto 10
milligrams although higher or lower doses may be administered where required.
Ultimately, the quantity of compound administered will be commensurate with the
nature of the disease or physiologica] condition being treated and will be at the
discretion of the physician.
The compounds of the formula (I) can be administered as the sole therapeutic agent
or they can be administered in combination therapy with one of more other
compounds for treatment of a particular disease state, for example a neoplastic
disease such as a cancer as hereinbefore defined. Examples of other therapeutic
agents or treatments that may be administered together (whether concurrently or at
different time intervals) with the compounds of the formula (I) include but are not
limited to:
• Topoisomerase I inhibitors
• AntimetaboJites
• Tubulin targeting agents
• DNA binder and topoisomerase II inhibitors
• Alkylating Agents
• Monoclonal Antibodies.
• Anti-Hormones
• Signal Transduction Inhibitors
• Proteasome Inhibitors
• DNA methyl transferases
• Cytokines and retinoids
• Radiotherapy.
For the case of protein kinase A inhibitors or protein kinase B inhibitors combined
with other therapies the two or more treatments may be given in individually
varying dose schedules and via different routes.
Where the compound of the formula (I) is administered in combination therapy with
one or more other therapeutic agents, the compounds can be administered
simultaneously or sequentially. When administered sequentially, they can be
administered at closely spaced intervals (for example over a period of 5-10 minutes)
or at longer intervals (for example 1,2,3,4 or more hours apart, or even longer
periods apart where required), the precise dosage regimen being commensurate
with the properties of the therapeutic agent(s).
The compounds of the invention may also be administered in conjunction with nonchemotherapeutic
treatments such as radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy, gene
therapy; surgery and controlled diets.
For use in combination therapy with another chemotherapeutic agent, the
compound of the formula (I) and one, two, three, four or more other therapeutic
agents can be, for example, formulated together in a dosage form containing two,
three, four or more therapeutic agents. In an alternative, the individual therapeutic
agents may be formulated separately and presented together in the form of a kit,
optionally with instructions for their use.
A person skilled in the art would know through their common general knowledge
the dosing regimes and combination therapies to use.
Methods of Diagnosis
Prior to administration of a compound of the formula (I), a patient may be screened
to determine whether a disease or condition from which the patient is or may be
suffering is one which would be susceptible to treatment with a compound having
activity against protein kinase A and/or protein kinase B.
For example, a biological sample taken from a patient may be analysed to
determine whether a condition or disease, such as cancer, that the patient is or may
be suffering from is one which is characterised by a genetic abnormality or
abnormal protein expression which leads to up-regulation of PKA and/or PKB or to
sensitisation of a pathway to normal PKA and/orPKB activity, or to upregulation of
a signal transduction component upstream of PKA and/or PKB such as, hi the case
of PKB, P13K, OF receptor and PDK1 & 2.
Alternatively, a biological sample taken from a patient may be analysed for loss of
a negative regulator or suppressor of the PKB pathway such as PTEN. In the
present context, the term "loss" embraces the deletion of a gene encoding the
regulator or suppressor, the truncation of the gene (for example by mutation), the
truncation of the transcribed product of the gene, or the inactivation of the
transcribed product (e.g. by point mutation) or sequestration by another gene
product.
The term up-reguiation includes elevated expression or over-expression, including
gene amplification (i.e. multiple gene copies) and increased expression by a
transcriptional effect, and hyperactivity and activation, including activation by
mutations. Thus, the patient may be subjected to a diagnostic test to detect a
marker characteristic of up-regulation of PKA and/or PKB. The term diagnosis
includes screening. By marker we include genetic markers including, for example,
the measurement of DNA composition to identify mutations of PKA and/or PKB.
The term marker also includes markers which are characteristic of up regulation of
PKA and/or PKB, including enzyme activity, enzyme levels, enzyme state (e.g.
phmphorylated or not) and mRNA levels of the aforementioned proteins.
The above diagnostic tests and screens are typically conducted on a biological
sample selected from tumour biopsy samples, blood samples (isolation and
enrichment of shed tumour cells), stool biopsies, sputum, chromosome analysis,
pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, or urine.
Identification of an individual carrying a mutation in PKA and/or PKB or a
rearrangement of TCL-lor loss of PTEN expression may mean that the patient
would be particularly suitable for treatment with a PKA and/or PKB inhibitor.
Tumours may preferentially be screened for presence of a PKA and/or PKB variant
prior to treatment The screening process will typically involve direct sequencing,
oligonucleotide microarray analysis, or a mutant specific antibody.
Methods of identification and analysis of mutations and up-regulation of proteins
are known to a person skilled in the art. Screening methods could include, but are
not limited to, standard methods such as reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain
reaction (RT-PCR) or in-situ hybridisation.
In screening by RT-PCR, the level of mRNA in the tumour is assessed by creating a
cDNA copy of the mRNA followed by amplification of the cDNA by PCR.
Methods of PCR amplification, the selection of primers, and conditions for
amplification, are known to a person skilled in the art. Nucleic acid manipulations
and PCR are carried out by standard methods, as described for example in Ausubel,
F.M. et al.} eds. Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, 2004, John Wiley & Sons
Inc., or Innis, M.A. et-ai, eds. PCR Protocols: a guide to methods and applications,
] 990, Academic Press, San Diego. Reactions and manipulations involving nucleic
acid techniques are also described in Sambrook et al., 2001,3rd Ed, Molecular
Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.
Alternatively a commercially available kit for RT-PCR (for example Roche.
Molecular Biochemicals) may be used, or methodology as set forth in United States
patents 4,666,828; 4,683,202; 4,801,531; 5,192,659,5,272,057, 5,882,864, and
6,218,529 and incorporated herein by reference.
An example of an iu-situ hybridisation, technique for assessing mRNA expression
would be fluorescence in-situ hybridisation (FISH) (see Angerer, 1987 Meth.
Enzymol., 152:649).
Generally, in situ hybridization comprises the following major steps: (1) fixation of
tissue to be analyzed; (2) prehybridization treatment of the sample to increase
accessibility of target nucleic acid, and to reduce nonspecific binding; (3)
hybridization of the mixture of nucleic acids to the nucleic acid in the biological
structure or tissue; (4) post-hybridization washes to remove nucleic acid fragments
not bound in the hybridization, and (5) detection of the hybridized nucleic acid
fragments. The probes used in such applications are typically labeled, for example,
with radioisotopes or fluorescent reporters. Preferred probes are sufficiently long,
for example, from about 50,100, or 200 nucleotides to about 1000 or more
nucleotides, to enable specific hybridization with the target nucleic acid(s) under
stringent conditions. Standard methods for carrying out FISH are described in
Ausubel, FM. et al., eds. Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, 2004, John
Wiley & Sons Inc and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization: Technical Overview by
John M. S. Bartlett in Molecular Diagnosis of Cancer, Methods and Protocols, 2nd
ed.; ISBN; 1-59259-760-2; March 2004, pps. 077-088; Series: Methods in
Molecular Medicine.
Alternatively, the protein products expressed from the mRNAs may be assayed by
immunohistochemistry of tumour samples, solid phase immunoassay with
microtitre plates, Western blotting, 2-dimensional SDS-polyacrylamide gel
electrophoresis, ELIS A, flow cytometry and other methods known in tiie art for
detection of specific proteins. Detection methods would include the use of site
specific antibodies. The skilled person wiU recognize that all such well-known
techniques for detection of upregulation of PKB, or detection of PKB variants could
be applicable in the present case.
Therefore all of these techniques could also be used to identify tumours particularly
suitable for treatment with PKA and/or PKB inhibitors.
For example, as stated above, PKB beta has been found to be upregulated in 10 -
40% of ovarian and pancreatic cancers (Bellacosa et al 1995, Int. J. Cancer 64,280
- 285; Cheag et al 1996, PNAS 93,3636-3641; Yuan et al 2000, Oncogens 19,
2324 - 2330). Therefore it is envisaged that PKB inhibitors, and in particular
inhibitors of PKB beta, may be used to treat ovarian and pancreatic cancers.
PKB alpha is amplified in human gastric, prostate and breast cancer (Staal 1987,
PNAS 84,5034 - 5037; Sun et al 2001, Am. J, Pathol. 159,431 -437). Therefore it
is envisaged that PKB inhibitors, and in particular inhibitors of PKB alpha, may be
used to treat human gastric, prostate and breast cancer.
Increased PKB gamma activity has been observed in steroid independent breast and
prostate cell lines (Nakatani etal 1999, J. Biol. Chem. 274,21528-21532).
Therefore it is envisaged that PKB inhibitors, and in particular inhibitors of PKB
gamma, may be used to treat steroid independent breast and prostate cancers.
EXPERIMENTAL
The invention will now be illustrated, but not limited, by reference to the specific
embodiments described in the following procedures aad examples.
The starting materials for each of the procedures described below are commercially
available unless otherwise specified.
In the examples, the compounds prepared were characterised by liquid
chromatography, mass spectroscopy and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy using the systems and operating conditions set out below.
Proton magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectra were recorded on a Bruker AV400
instrument operating at 400.l3MHzs in Me-cfj-OD at 27C, unless otherwise stated
and are reported as follows: chemical shift S/ppm (number of protons, multiplicity
where s=singlet, d=doublet, t=triplet, q=quartet, nT=multiplet, br=broad). The
residual protic solvent MeOH (8n = 3.31 ppm) was used as the internal reference.
For the mass spectra, where chlorine is present, the mass quoted for the compound
isfor35Cl.
In each of the examples,, where the compounds are isolated or formed as the free
base, they can be converted into a salt form such as an acetic acid or hydrochloric
acid salt. Conversely, where the compounds are isolated or formed as a salt, the salt
can be converted into the corresponding free base by methods well known to the
skilled person, and then optionally converted to another salt.
A number of liquid chromatography systems were used and these are described
below,
Platform System
HPLC System: Waters 2795
Mass Spec Detector: Micromass Platform LC
PDA Detector: Waters 2996 PDA
Acidic Analytical conditions 1:

Eluent A: H2O (0.1% Formic Acid)
EluentB: CH3CN (0.1% Formic Acid)
Gradient: 5-95% eluent B over 3 .5 minutes
Flow: 1 .5 ml/min
Column: Phenomenex Synergi 4|a Max-RP 80A, 50x4.6mm
Acidic Analytical conditions 2:
Eluent A: H20 (0.1% Formic Acid)
EluentB: CH3CN (0.1% Formic Acid)
Gradient: 5-95% eluent B over 3.5 minutes
Flow: . 0.8 ml/min
Column: Phenomenex Synergi 4p. Max-RP 80A, 50x2.0mm
Acidic Analytical conditions 3:
Eluent A: H20 (0. 1% Formic Acid)
Eluent B: CH3CN (0.1% Formic Acid)
Gradient: 5-95% eluent B over 1 5 minutes
Flow: 0.4 rnl/min
Column: Phenomenex Synergi 4u Max-RP 80A, 50x2.0mm
Basic Analytical conditions 1 :
Eluent A: H2O (lOraM NH4HC03 buffer adjusted to pH=9.5 with NH EluentB: CH3CN
Gradient: 05-95% eluent B over 3.5 minutes
Flow: 1.5 ml/min
Column: Waters XTerra MS Ci8 Sum 4.6x50mm
Basic Analytical conditions 2:
Eluent A: H20 (lOmM NHjHCOs buffer adjusted to pH=9.5 wi
EluentB: CH3CN
Gradient: 05-95% eluent B over 3.5 minutes
Flow: 0.8 ml/min
Column: Thenno Hypersil-Keystone BetaBasic-18 Sum, 50x2.1mm
Basic Analytical conditions 3:
Eluent A: H20 (lOmMNttiHCOs buffer adjusted to pH=9.5
EluentB: CH3CN .
Gradient: 05-95% eluent B over 3.5 minutes
Flow: 0.8 ml/min
Column: Phenomenex Luna Cl 8(2) S^m, 50x2.0mm
Basic Analytical conditions 4:
Eluent A: H2O (lOmM NJijHCOa buffer adjusted to pH=9.2 with NEUOH)
EluentB: CH3CN
Gradient: 05-95% eluent B over 15 minutes
Flow: 0.8 ml/min
Column: Phenomenex Luna C18(2) 5 um, /50x2.0mm
Polar Analytical conditions:
Eluent A: H20 (0.1% Formic Acid)
EluentB: CH3CN (0.1% Formic Acid)
Gradient: 00-50% eluent B over 3 minutes
Flow: 1.5 ml/rain
Column: Phenomenex Synergi 4u. Hydro 80A, 50x4.6mm
MS conditions:
Capillary voltage: 3.5 kV or 3.6 kV
Cone voltage: 30V
Source Temperature: 120 °C
Scan Range: 165-700 amu
lonisation Mode: ElectroSpray Negative, Positive or Positive &
Negative
FractionLynx System
System: Waters FractionLynx (dual analytical/prep)
HPLCPump: Waters 2525
Injector-Autosampler: Waters 2767
Mass Spec Detector: Waters-Micromass ZQ
PDA Detector: Waters 2996 PDA
Acidic Analytical conditions:
Eluent A: H2O (0.1 % Formic Acid)
EhientB: CH3CN (0.1% Formic Acid)
Gradient: 5-95% eluent B over 5 minutes
Flow: 2.0 ml/min
Column: Phenomenex Synergi 4u. Max-RP 80A, 50x4.6mm
Polar Analytical conditions:
Eluent A: H20 (0.1% Formic Acid)
Eluent B: CH3CN (0.1% Formic Acid)
Gradient: 00-50% eluent B over 5 minutes
Flow: 2.0 ml/min
Column: Phenomenex Synergi 4|i Max-RP 80A, 50x4.6mm
MS parameters for acidic and polar analytical conditions:
Capillary voltage: 3.5 kV
Cone voltage: 25V
Source Temperature: 120 °C
Scan Range: 125-800 amu
lonisatipn Mode: ElectroSpray Positive or ElectroSpray Positive & Negative
Chiral Analytical conditions:
Eluent: MeOH + 0.1 % NH4/TFA
Flow: 1.2 ml/min
Total time: 16.00min
Inj. Volume: lOuL
Sample cone.: 2mg/ml
Column: Astec, Chirobiotic V; 250x4.6 mm
Mass spectrometer was taken off-line.
Agilent System
HPLC System: Agilent 1100 series
Mass Spec Detector: Agilent LGMSD VL
Multi Wavelength Detector: Agilentl 100 series MWD
Software: HP Chemstation
.Chiral Analytical conditions:
Eluent: MeOH + 0.2% NH4/AcOH at room Temperature
Flow: 2.0 ml/min
Total time: 8.5min
Inj. Volume: 20 uL
Sample Cone: 2 rag/ml
Column: Astec, Chirobiotic V; 250x4.6 mm
Chiral Preparative conditions 1:
Eluent: MeOH + 0.1% NH4/TFA at room Temperature
Flow: 6.0 ml/min
Total time: 10 min
Inj. Volume: 100 uL
Sample Cone: 20 mg/rnl
Column: Astec, Chirobiotic V; 250x 10 mm
Chiral Preparative conditions 2:
Eluent: MeOH + 0.2% NH4/AcOH at room Temperature
Flow: 20.0ml/min
Total time: 19 min
Inj. Volume: 950 uL
Sample Cone: 25 mg/ml
Column: Astec, Chirobiotic V2; 250x21.2 mm
(Figure Removed)
MS conditions (lust analytical method):
Capillary voltage: 3000 V
Fragmentor: 150
Gain: 1.00
Drying gas: 12.0 L/min
Drying gas T: 350 °C
Nebulizer pressure: 35 (psig)
Scan Range: 125-800 amu
lonisation Mode: ElectroSpray Positive
In the examples below, the following key is used to identify the LCMS conditions
used:
PS-A Platform System - acidic analytical conditions 1
PS-A2 Platform System - acidic analytical conditions 2
PS-A3 Platform System - acidic analytical conditions 3
PS-B Platform System -basic analytical conditions 1
PS-B2 Platform System -basic analytical conditions 2
PS-B3 Platform System -basic analytical conditions 3
PS-B4 Platform System-basic analytical conditions 4
PS-P Platform System - polar analytical conditions
FL-A FractionLynx System - acidic analytical conditions
FL-P FractionLynx System - polar analytical conditions
FL-C FractionLynx System - chiral analytical conditions
AG-CA Agilent System - chiral analytical conditions
AG-CP1 Agilent System - chiral preparative conditions 1
AG-CP2 Agilent System - chiral preparative conditions 2
EXAMPLE 1
2-Phenvl-2-f4-(IH-pvrazol-4-vl)-phenvn-ethYlamine
(Figure Removed)
To a suspension of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethyIamme hydrochloride (134 mg,
0.5 mmol, 1.0 equiv.) (Array PPA-Q02-1) in toluene (0.8 ml) was added bis(tri-tbutylphosphine)
palladium (0) (3 mg, 1 mol%) (Strem) and the mixture was purged
with nitrogen. A suspension of 4-(4,4,5,5-tetamethyl-l)3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lHpyrazole
(107 mg, 0.55 mmol, 1.1 equiv,) (Aldrich 52,505-7) in ethanol (0.8 ml)
was added followed by potassium carbonate (415 mg, 3.0 mmol, 6 equiv.) in water
(2.5 ml). The mixture was purged with nitrogen and sealed. The reaction mixture
was heated in a CEM Explorer™ microwave to 135 °C for 15 minutes using 50
watts power. The solvents were removed and the residue was partitioned between
ethyl acetate and 2N NaOH. The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate
and the combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried (MgSC>4) and
concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude reaction mixture was purified by
column chromatography (SiOj), eluting with a mixture of dichloromethane (90ml):
methanol (18ml): acetic acid (3ml): H20 (2ml) to afford the title compound 14 mg
(9%); LCMS (PS-A) Rt 1.79 min; m/z [M+Hf 264.
EXAMPLE 2
3-Phenyl-2-[3-(lH-pvrazol-4-vl1-phenvl1-propionitrile
2A. 2-(3-Bromo-phenvl)-3-phenvl-t>ropionitrile
A solution of 40% KOH (2.83 g in 5.0 ml of H20) in ethanol (13 ml) was added to
a solution of benzaldehyde (2.85 ml, 28.05 mmol) and 3-bromophenylacetonitrile
(5 g, 25.50 mmol) in ethanol (9 ml). The reaction mixture was then stirred at room
temperature for 2 hours and the precipitate was collected by suction filtration and
washed with cold ethanol (6.68 g, 92 %). The crude product (3.45g, 12.14 mmol)
was then dissolved in ethanol (35 ml) and heated to 65 °C. Sodium borohydride
(459 mg, 12.14 mmol) was added in portions and the reaction mixture was
maintained at this temperature for a further 2 hours. Upon cooling, water (10 ml)
was added and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was
partitioned between water (100 ml) and ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer
was separated, dried (MgSC>4), filtered and concentrated to afford the desired
product (1.80 g, 52 %), which was used without purification.
2B. 3-Ph&nvl-2-f3>dH-pvrazol4-vlVrjheavn-proDionitrile
2-(3-Bromo-phenyl)-3-phenyl-propionitrile was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramemyl-l^-dioxaborolan-^-ylJ-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1 to give the title compound. (LC/MS: (PS-A) Rt 2.98 [M+Hf 274).
EXAMPLES
2-f4-f3.5-Dimethvl-lH-pvrazol-4-vl)-tihenvn-2-phenvl-ethvIamine
Following the procedure of Example 1 but using 3,5-dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-[l,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole (Boron Molecular D03-BM152)
instead of 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole gave the
title compound. (LC/MS: (PS-A) R, 1.79 [M+H]+ 292.
EXAMPLE 4
2-r4-Chloro-Dhenvl'>-2-f4-nH-Dvrazol-4-vn-Dhenvn-ethvlamirie
Following the procedure of Example 1 but using 2,2-bis-(4-cliloro-phenyl)-
ethylamine hi place of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethylamine hydrochloride* gave
the title compound. (LC/MS: (PS-A) Rt 1.99 [M+H]+ 298).
*This starting material can be made by the method described in J. Amer. Chem.
Sac., 1983,105,3183-3188.
EXAMPLES
2-[3-f3.5-pimemyl-lH-pyrazol-4-vlVphenyl1-l-phenvl-ethylaniine
5 A. 2-(3-Bromo-phenyl)-l -phenvl-ethvlanune
(Figure Removed)
Benzonitrile (500 mg, 4.849 mmol) was added dropwise to a solution of 3-
bromobenzyhnagnestum bromide (0.275 M solution in diethyl ether, 21.1 ml, 5.818
mmol) under an atmosphere of nitrogen at room temperature. The reaction mixture
was then heated to reflux for a period of 2 hours then allowed to cool. Lithium
aluminium hydride (1.0 M in THF, 4.85 ml, 4.849 mmol) was then added
cautiously and the reaction mixture was allowed to heat at reflux for a further 16
hours. Upon cooling, the reaction was quenched by cautious and dropwise addition
of water (5 ml) and then partitioned between water (20 ml) and ethyl acetate (100
ml). The organic layer was separated, dried (MgSCU), filtered and concentrated.
Purification by ion exchange chromatography afforded the desired compound (420
mg, 31 %).
5B. 2-[3-(3.5-Dimetfavl-l H-Dvra2ol-4-vlVphenvl1-l -phenvl-ethvlamine
The product of 5B was reacted with 3,5-dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-
[l,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out in Example
1 to give the title compound. (LC/MS: (PS-B) Rt 2.54 [M4-H]"1" 292).
EXAMPLE 6
3-Phcnvl-2-r3-(lH-pvra2ol-4-vt)-phenvl1-propvlamine
To a solution of the product of Example 2 (70 mg, 0.256 mmol, 1.0 equiv) in
ethanol (25 ml) was added concentrated ammonia (0.5 ml) and Raney Nickel
(approximately 0.5 ml of the water suspension) and the reaction mixture was
subjected to a hydrogen atmosphere for 17 hours. The mixture was filtered through
Celite® and the mother liquor was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the
title compound which was purified by preparative liquid chromatography. (LC/MS:
(PS-A)Rtl-89[M+H]+278.
EXAMPLE 7
3-Phenvl-2-r4-nH-pVTazol-4-vn-phenvl]-propvlamine
7A. 2-(4-Bromo-phenvlV3-phenvl-propionitrile
Following the procedure described in Example 2A but substituting 4-
bromophenylacetonitrile for 3-bromophenylacetonitrile gave the title compound
was obtained which was used in the next step without further purification.
7B. 3 -Phenvl-2-f4-f lH-pvtazol-4-vlVphenvn -propionitrile
By following the procedure described in Example 1 but substituting 2-(4-Broraophenyl)-
3-phenyl-propionitrile for 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethylamhie, the title
compound was obtained.
7C. 3-Phenvl-244-nH-pvrazol-4-vl)-phenYri-c
The nitrile product of Example 7B was reduced using the conditions described in
Example 6 to give the title compound. (LC/MS: (PS-B) Rt 3.03 [M+Hf 278.
EXAMPLE 8
l3-f4-Chloro-phe3avlV344-flH-p\nrazol-4-vlVphenvl1-propvn-me1hvl-amine
8A. 3-r4-Bromo-phenylV2-cvano-acrylic acid ethvl ester
(J.Med.Chem, 1983,26, 935-947)
4-Bromobenzaldehyde (3g, 16.21 mmol) and ethyl cyanoacetate (1.9 ml, 17.84
mmol) in toluene was added piperidine (27 jjl) and the reaction mixture was
refluxed for 1 hour with a Dean-Stark separator. The solvent was removed under
reduced pressure, the residue triturated with warm ethyl acetate, filtered to yield the
desired product as a yellow solid (4.03g, %9% yield). LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 3.44.
8B. 3-f4-Bromo-phenyn-3-(4-chloro-phenvlV2-cYano-propionic acid ethyl ester
A solution of 3-(4-bromo-phenyl)-2-cyano-acrylic acid ethyl ester (1.5g, 5.36mmol)
in dry toluene (12ml) was added dropwise to 4-chlorophenylmagnesium bromide
(0.5 M solution in tetrahydrofuran, 6,96 ml, 6.96 mmol) at 0 °C. The reaction
mixture was heated to 85 °C for 3 hours, poured onto ice, acidified with IN HC1
and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was separated, dried (MgSCU),
filtered and concentrated, the crude product was purified over flash silica
chromatography eluting with petroleum ether to ethyl acetate/petroleum ether
(5:95) to afford the desired product (1.91g, 91% yield). LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 3.78
[M+HT391.93.
8C. 3-f4-Bromo-phenvn-3-(4-cbloro-t)henvn-propionic acid
A mixture of 3-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-cyano-propionic acid ethyl
ester (1.91,4.87 mmol), acetic acid (10 ml), concentrated sulfiiric acid (5 ml) and
water (5 ml) were refluxed for 2 hours. Reaction mixture was poured into iced
water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was separated, dried
(MgSO.)), filtered and concentrated, the crude product was purified over flash silica
chromatography eluting with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:1) to afford the
desired product (0.82g, 50% yield). LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 3.39 [M+H]' 338.86.
8D. S^-Bromo-phenvn-S^-chloro-phenvll-N-methvl-propioriaraide
(Figure Removed)
A mixture of 3-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro«phenyl)-propionic acid (0.25g,
0.74mmol) and 1-hydroxybenatriazole (0.12g, 0.88mmol) in dichloromethane (3ml)
was stirred for 15 minutes before addition of methylamine (40% solution in water,
0.11(Jl, 1.47mmol)and l-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-ethylcarbodiimide
hydrochloride (0.17g, 0.88mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 16 hours,
solvent removed under reduced pressure and the residue partitioned between ethyl
acetate and IN HC1. The organic layer was separated, washed with saturated
sodium hydrogen carbonate, brine, dried (MgSO/t), filtered and concentrated to
yield the title compound which was used in the next step without further
purification. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 3.20 [M+Hf 353.95.
8E, [3-(4-Bromo-phenylV3-('4-chloro-phenyl')-propvn-met:hvl-amine
HN"" Htf'
Under a nitrogen atmosphere, the crude 3-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chIoro-phenyl)-
N-methyl-propionamide was cooled to 0 °C, lithium aluminum hydride (0.075g,
1.97mmol) and diethyl ether (3ml) were added. With cooling, aluminum chloride
(0.23g, 1.69mmol) was dissolved in diethyl ether (2ml) and added. The reaction .
mixture was stirred tor 16 hours, quenched with addition of water, basified (2N
NaOH) and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was separated, dried
(MgSO^), filtered and concentrated, the crude product was purified over
PhenomenexJStrataJSCX column chromatography eluting with methanol followed
by 2N ammonia in methanol to afford the desired product (0.254g, 62% yield for
steps ID and IE combined). LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 3.20 [M+Hf 339.85.
8F. 3-(4-Chloro-phenvlV3-[4-('lH-pyrazol-4-vl')-phenyl]-propvn-methvt-amine
[3-(4-Brorao-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propyl]-methyl-amine was reacted with
4.(4j4>5j5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the
procedure set out in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.63
[M+Hf 326.00. 'H NMR (Me-d3-OD) 6 2.37-2.47 (2H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.91 (2H,
t), 4.05 (1H, t), 7.25-7.34 (6H, m), 7.54 (2H, d), 7.92 (2H, s), 8.51 (1H, br s - due to
formic acid).
EXAMPLE 9
3 9A. 3-f4-Bromo-phenvlV3-(3,4-difluoro-phenvlVN-methvl-propionamide
F
By following the procedure described in Example 8A through to Example 8C but
substituting 4-chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 3,4-difluorophenylmagnesiutn
bromide, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 3.12 [M+H]4"
355.84.
9B,3-G.4>Difluoro-phenvn-N-methvl-3-[4-aH-PVTazol-4-vn-phenvt]-
propionamide
3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(3,4-difluoro-phenyl)-N-methyl-propionamide was reacted
with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetraniethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the
procedure set out in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt
2.55[M+Hf341.93.
9C./3-f3.4-Difluoro-phenvn-3-r4-flH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl1-propvn-meth.vlatnine
(Figure Removed)
Lithium aluminium hydride was added to a suspension of 3-(3,4-Difluoro-phenyl)-
N-methyl-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide in diethyl ether, followed
by a solution of aluminium chloride in diethyl ether at 0°C, under a nitrogen
atmosphere. Toluene was added and the reaction mixture was heated at 70°C for 18
hours. .Upon cooling the reaction was quenched with addition of water, basified
(2N NaOH) and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was separated,
dried (MgSCU), filtered and concentrated to afford the desired compound. LC/MS:
(PS-A2) Rt 2.15 [M+Hf 328.06. !H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.19-2.29 (2H, m), 2.35
(3H, s), 2.51 (2H, t), 4.00 (IH, t), 7.06-7.24 (3H, m), 7.27 (2H, d), 7.52 (2H, d),
7.92 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 10
(3-(3-Chloro-Dhenvl')-3-f4-('lH-pvTa2ol4-yll-phenvn-propvl)rmethYl-amine
By following the procedure described hi Example 8 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 3-chlorophenylmagnesium bromide, the title
compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.67 [M+H]+ 326.00. *H NMR (Me-
4rOD) 8 2.43-2.50 (2H, m), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.94 (2H, m), 4.13 (IH, t), 7.24 (IH, m),
7.27-7.36 (3H, m), 7.41 (2H, d), 7.66 (2H, d), 8.50 (2H, s).
Example 11
3-(4-Chloro-phenvD-3-[4-flH-pyrazol-4-ylVphenvn-propionamide
By following the procedure described in Example 9A and 9B but substituting 3,4-
difluorophenylmagnesium bromide for 4-chlorophenylmagnesium bromide, the title
compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.54 [M+H]* 326. !H NMR (Me-dy
OD) 6 2.95 (2H, d), 4.53 (1H, t), 7.27 (6H, m), 7.50 (2H, d), 7.91 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 12
3-(4-Chloto-phenvl>3-[4-riH-pvrazol-4-Yl)-phenyl]-propylamine
12A, 3-(4-Bromo-phenvl V3/4-chIoro-phenylVpropionamide
A solution of 3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chIoro-phenyl)-propionic acid* (0.25g,
0.74mmol) and l.T-carbonyldiimidazole (0.24g, 1.47mmol) in dichloromethane
was stirred for 45 minutes before the addition of ammonia (2M solution in
methanol, 3.68ml, 7.36mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours, solvent
removed under reduced pressure and residue was purified over flash silica
chromatography eluting with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:4) to afford the title
compound (0.09lg, 36% yield). LC/MS: (PS-A2) R, 3.08 [M+Hf 339.93.
This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 8A .
through to 8C.
12B. 3-f4-BrQmo-pbenvlV3-(4-chloro-phenvl')-proovlamuie
By following the procedure described in Example 8E but substituting 3-(4-Bromophenyl)-
3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propionamidefor3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-
N-methyl-propionamide, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PSB2)
R» 3.88 [M+Hf 359.87.
12C. 3-4-Chlofo-phenvlV3-r4-riH-pvrazol-4-vlt-phenvn-propvlamme
I-N
3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propylamine was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-B3)R, 2.54 [M+H]+ 312.04.
'H NMR (Me-d3-OD) 8 2.39 (2H. m), 2,84 (2H, t), 4.06 (1H, t), 7.27-7.33 (6H, m),
7.54 (2H, d), 7.91 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 13
3-(3.4-Dichloro-phenvI1-3-r4-(lH-PYrazol-4-yD-phenvn-Dropylamine
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 12 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 3,4-dichlorophenylmagnesium bromide, the
title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.17 [M+Hf 345.95. !H NMR
(Me-4}-OD) 6 2.39 (2H, m), 2.84 (2H, t), 4.07 (1H, t), 7.24-7.31 (4H, m), 7.45-7.49
(2H, m), 7.56 (2H, d), 7.93 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 14
4-(4-Chloro-phetivlV4-|'4-(lH-pvra2ol-4-vl'i-phenvn-piperiduie
14A. 4-(4-Bromo-phenvlV4-(4-chloro-phenvlVpiperidine
A suspension of 4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-piperidin-4-ol (4.02g, 15.7mmol) in
chlorobenzene (30ml) was added dropwise to a suspension of aluminium chloride
(7.32g, 54.9mmol) in chlorobenzene (10ml) at 0°C. The reaction mixture was
stirred at 0°C for 2 hours, quenched by addition of ice then methyl t-butyl ether
added. After stirring for 1 hour the precipitate was collected by filtration washed
'with water, methyl t-butyl ether and water to afford the title compound (5.59g, 92%
yield). LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 3.57 [M+Hf 350,352.
14B. 4-(4-Chloro-phenYn^4-f4- 4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidine was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3^-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-A3) Rt 7.22 [M+H]* 338.08.
>H NMR (Me-d3-OD) 8 2.64-2.74 (4H, m), 3.22-3.25 (4H, m), 7.33-7.45 (6H, m),
7.65 (2H, d), 8.37 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 15
4-(4-Methoxv-pb.envlV4-[4-flH-t)V]fazQl-4-vIVphenvl]-piperidine
By following the procedure described in Example 14 but substituting chlorobenzene
for anisole, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B3) R* 2.42 [M+H]+
334.00. 'HNMR (Me-cfc-OD) 8 2.69 (4H, m), 3.23 (4H, m), 3.76 (3H, s), 6.90 (2H,
d), 7.28 (2H, d), 7.40 (2H, d), 7.65 (2H, d), 8.53 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 16
4-(4-Chloro-phenyn-l-methYl-4-[4-riH-pvra2ol-4-vlVphenvl1-piperidine
16A. 4-(4-BromQ-phenvlV4-f4-cbloro-phenvlVpiperidine-l-carbQXYlic acid ethvl
e_ster
To a stirring suspension of 4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidine*
(0.28g, O.SOmmol) in dichloromethane (10ml), were added triethylamine (0.45ml,
3.2mmol) and ethyl chloroformate (0.085ml, 0.88mmol). The reaction mixture was
stirred for 3 hours, diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with IN HC1, saturated
sodium hydrogen carbonate and brine. The organic layer was separated, dried
(MgS04), filtered and concentrated to afford the title compound (0.29g, 94% yield).
LCMS: (PS-A2), Rt 4.02 [M+H]* 422,424.
*This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 14A
16B. 4-(4-Bromo-phenvI1-4-f4-chloro-phenvlVl -methyl-piperidine
(Figure Removed)
Under a nitrogen atmosphere 4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidine-
1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (0.28g, O.d6mmol) and lithium aluminum hydride
(O.OSlg) were suspended in tetrahydrofuran (5ml) and stirred for 2 hours. The
reaction mixture was quenched with addition of water, solvent removed under
reduced pressure, the residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and 2N NaOH.
The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgS04), filtered and concentrated
to afford the desired product (0.241g, 99% yield). LCMS: (PS-B3) R, 3.78
[M+Hf 363.95,365.73.
I6C. 4-f4-Chloro-phenvn-l-methvl-4-f4-(lH-pvrazol-4-ylVphegyl]-pipgridine
4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-(4-chIoro-phenyl)-l -methyl-piperidine was reacted with 4-
(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure
set out in Example 1 to give the title compound. LCMS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.90 [M+H]+
352. 'H NMR (Me-rfj-OD) 5 2.41-2.53 (2H, m), 2.82 (3H, d), 2.97-3.12 (4H, m),
3.56-3.59 (2H, m), 7.28 (2H, s), 7.34 (IH, m), 7.42 (IH, d), 7.49 (IH, d), 7.54 (IH,
d), 7.61 (IH, d), 7.75 (IH, d), 8.52 (2H, d).
EXAMPLE 1?
4-Phenvl-4-r4-dH-pvrazol-4-vI)-phenvn-piperidine
By following the procedure described in Example 1 but substituting 2-(4-
chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethylamine hydrochloride for 4-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-4-
phenyl-piperidine, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 1.88
[M+Hf 304. :H NMR (Me^-OD) 6 2.65-2.71 (4H, m), 3.21 (4H, t), 7.18-7.22
(IH, m), 7.32-7.38 (6H, m), 7.55 (2H, d), 7.93 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 18
4-[4-(3.5-Dimethvl-lH-pvrazol-4-vn-phenvn-4-pfaenvl-piperidine
By following the procedure described in Example 1 but substituting 2-(4-
chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethylamine hydrochloride and 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-
dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole for 4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-4-phenyl-piperidine and
3,5-dimethyl-4-(4J4,5,5-tetramethyl-[l,3^]dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole, the title
compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) R, 2.95 [M+Hf 315. 'HNMR (Me
OD) 8 2.22 (6H, s), 2.66-2.76 (4H, m), 3.16-3.28 (4H, m), 7.19-7.44 (9H, m).
EXAMPLE 19
Diraethvl-(3-r4-dH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenv[1-3-pvridin-2-vt-prQDvn-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 1 but substituting 2-(4-
chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethylamine hydrochloride for brompheniramine maleate, the
title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B2) Rt 2.29 [M+H]"1" 307. *H MMR (Me-
4.20 (IH, t), 7.25-7.28 (IH, m), 7.32-7.36 (3H, m), 7.54 (2H, d), 7.75 (IH, dt), 7.94
(2H,brs).
EXAMPLE 20
(2-(4-ChlQro-phenyl')-2-[4-nH-pyrazol-4-vl')-phenvl1-etiivl>-dimethvl-amine
2QA. 2.2-Bis-f4-chloro-phenvr)-N.N-dimethvl-acetamide
Bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-acetic acid was reacted with dimethylamine following the
procedure set out in Example 8D to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt
3.40[M+H]+309.95.
2QB. f2.2-Bis-('4-chloro-phenvl')-ethvl1-dimethvl-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 8E but substituting 3-(4-Bromophenyl)-
3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-N-meth.yl-propionamidefor2,2-Bis-(4-chlorophenyl)-
N,N-dimethyl-acetamide5 the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PSB2)
Rt 3.75 [MH-Hf 295.99.
2QC. {2-(4-Cbloro-pheuylV244KlH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenYl>ethvl>-dime%l-amine
[2,2-Bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-dimethyl-amine was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-B2) R, 3.07 [M+H]+ 325.99.
'H NMR (Me-£6-OD) 5 2.5 (6H, s), 2.98 (2H,dd), 4.34 (1H, t), 7.31-7.36 (6H, m),
7.50 (2H,d), 7.92 (2H,s).
EXAMPLE 21
'4-Chloro-pherivlV2-[4-(lH-pvTazol-4-vlVphenvl1-ethvl>-methvl-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 20 but substituting
dimethylamine for methylamine, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PSB2)
R, 2.83 [M+H]+ 312.07. 'HNMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.42 (3H, s), 3.20-3.23 (2H,
dd), 4.18 (1H, t), 7.27-7.33 (6H, m), 7.54 (2H, d), 7.92 (2H, br s).
EXAMPLE 22
{2-(4-ChIoro-phenvl')-2-[4--methvl-amine(R^
(Figure Removed)
Prepared using the same procedure as Example 21 but enantiomers separated by
chiral preparative HPLC using method AG-CP2. LCMS: (AG-CA) Rt 5.58min,
97.4%ee. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.75 (3H, s), 3.78 (2H, d), 4.43 (1H, t), 7.39 (4H,
s), 7.44 (2H, d), 7.69 (2H, d), 8.43 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 23
(2-(4-Chloro-phenvl>-2-f4-(lH-pvrazol-4-vn-oheavn-ethvlV-methvl-aminefS)
fj-N
Prepared using the same procedure as Example 21 but enantiomers separated by
chiral preparative HPLC using method AG-CP2. LCMS: (AG-CA) Rt 4.5Imin,
98.0%ee. 1H NMR (Me-tfrOD) 5 2.75 (3H, s), 3.79 (2H, d), 4.51 (1H, t), 7.37-7.43
(4H, m), 7.49 (2H, d), 7.73 (2H, d), 8.66 (2H5 s).
EXAMPLE 24
(Figure Removed)
4-f2-r4-Chloro-phenylV2-r4-OH-Pvrazol-4-ylVt>henvl]-ethvl>-morpholine
cu
By following the procedure described in Example 20 but substituting
dimethykmine for morpholine, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B3)
R, 3.07 [M+H]+ 368.05. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.50 (4H, m), 2.97 (2H, m), 3.60
(4H, t), 4.26 (1H, t), 7.27 (6H, m). 7.49 (2H, d), 7.89 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 25
4-{4-[l-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-2-pyrrolidin-l-yl-ethvl1-phenvU-lH-pvrazole
ck
By following the procedure described in Example 20 but substituting
dimethylamine for pyrrolidine, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2)
Rt 2.06 [M+H]+ 354.01. 'H NMR (Me-cft-OD) g 1.85 (4H, m), 2.87 (4H, m), 3.47
(2H, d), 4.31 (1H, t), 7.30-7.37 (6H, m), 7.54 (2H, d), 7.92 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 26
l2-r4-Chloro-phenvlV2-r4-riH-Pvrazol-4-vl)-phenvl1-ethvl)-isopropvl-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 20 but substituting
dimethylamine for isopropylamine, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PSA2)
Rt 2.10 [M+Hf 340. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 1.31 (6H, d), 3.38-3.45 (1H, m),
3.65-3.74 (2H, m), 4.39 (1H, brt), 7.37 (6H, m), 7.59 (2H, d), 7.94 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 27
Dimethvl-(2-phenvl-2-r4-flH-Pvrazol-4-YlVphenyl1-ethvU-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 20, the title compound was
obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B2) Rt 2.82 [M+Hf 292.11. *H NMR (Me-^-OD) 5 2.25
(6H, s), 2.95-3.04 (2H, m), 4.20 (1H, t), 7.16 (IH, t), 7.26-7.33 (6H, m), 7.49 (2H,
d), 7.89 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 28
l2.2-Bis-r4-flH-DYrazol-4-vlVphenvIl-ethvl>-dimethvl-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 20, the title compound was
obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B2) Rt 2.45 [M+H]+ 358.11. *H NMR (Me-^-OD) 5 2.69
(6H, s), 3.59 (2H, d), 4.43 (1H, t), 7.39 (4H, d), 7.57 (4H, d), 7.93 (4H, s).
EXAMPLE 29
(2.2-Bis-[4-(lH-pvrazol-4-vl)-phenvn-ethvU-methvl-amirie
By following the procedure described in Example 21, the title compound was
obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B2) R, 2.18 [M-i-H]+ 344.11. 'HNMR (Me-^-OD) 5 2.65
(3H, s), 3.60 (2H, d), 4.34 (1H, t), 7.36 (4H, d), 7.59 (4H, d), 7.94 (4H, s).
EXAMPLE 30
2-f4-Chloro-phenyn-2-f4-aH-pvrazol-4-vn-phenvn-ethvlamine flO
Prepared using the same procedure as Example 4 but enantiomers separated by
chiral preparative HPLC using method AG-CP1. LCMS: (FL-C)Rt 10.97min!
95.7%ee. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) S 3.65 (2H, m), 4.30 (1H, t), 7.35-7.40 (6H, m),
7.64 (2H,d), 8.16 (2H,s).
EXAMPLE 31
2-C4-Chloro-phenvn-2-r4-dH-pVTazol-4-vlVt)henvn-ethvlamine(S')
Prepared using the same procedure as Example 4 but eaantiomers separated by
chiral preparative HPLC using method AG-CP1. LCMS: (FL-C) Rt 9.63min,
100%ee. JH NMR (Me- 7.64(2H,d),8.15(2H,s).
EXAMPLE 32
2-(4-Chioro-phenvlV2-[4-flH-pyrazoI-4j-yn-phenvl]-acetamide
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 12A followed by 12C but
substituting 3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propionic acid for Bis-(4-
chloro-phenyl)-acetic acid, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rj
2.53 [M+Hf 312. !HNMR (Me-d3-OD) 8 4.99 (1H, s), 7.30-7.33 (6H, m), 7.55
(2H,d), 7.86-8.02(2^^3).
EXAMPLE 33
l-(2-(4-ChlQro-phenvn-2-f4-(lH-pyrazol-4-vlVphenyl1-ethyl>-pipera2aae
37A. Bis-r4-chloro-pheovl)-acetaldehvde
Dess-Martin periodinane (3.17g, 7.49mmol) was added to a solution of 2,2-Bis-(4-
chloro-phenyl)-ethanol in dichloromethane (40ml). The reaction mixture was
stirred at room temperature for 17 hours under nitrogen, 2N NaOH added (15ml)
and the organic layer was separated, dried (MgSO4), filtered and concentrated to
afford the title compounds which was used in the next step without further
purification. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 3.62 [M+H]+ 262.91.
33B. 4-f2r2-Bis-f4-chloro-phenvl1-ethvl1-piperaziae-l-carboxvlic acid tert-butyl
ester
To a solution of bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-acetaldehyde (3.74mmol) in methanol under
a nitrogen atmosphere, N-BOC-piperazine (l.OSg, 5.61mmol) was added ???, the
reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour before addition of sodium cyanoborohydride
(0.28g, 4.49mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 18 hours, water added
(3ml) and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was partitioned
between dichloromethane and water, the organic layer was separated, dried
(MgSO4), filtered and concentrated. Purified over flash silica chromatography
eluting with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (3:7) to yield the title compound (0.18g,
11% yield for steps 30A and 30B combined). LC/MS: (PS-A2) R, 2.66 [MBOC+
H]+ 335.02.
33C. 1 -r2.2-Bis-r4-chloro-phenvl)-etfavl1-pipeiazine
(Figure Removed)
4-[2,2-Bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-piperazine-l-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester
was treated with HCI in ethyl acetate (saturated, 5ml) for 1 hour, solvent removed
under reduced pressure to afford the title compound as the HCI salt
33D.l-/2-f4-ChlQro-phenvl1-2.r4-aH-Pvrazol-4-vn-phenvl1-ethvl>-pit)era2ine
Ck
l-[2,2-Bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-piperazine was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.63 [MH-H]+ 326.00.
'H NMR (Me-c/3-OD) 8 3.55-3.68 (8H, m), 3.74 (1H, t), 4.10-4.17 (2H, m), 7.39
(2H, d), 7.48 (2H, d), 7.54 (2H, d), 7.70 (2H, d), 8.57 (2H, br s).
EXAMPLE 34
l-f2-('4-Chloro-DhenvlV2-f4-(lH-p'viazol-4-vn-phenvl]-ethvU-rjitieridine
By following the procedure described in Example 33A, 33B and 33D but
substituting piperidine for N-BOC-piperazine, the title compound was obtained.
LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.21 [M+Hf 366.09. JHNMR (Me-£/3-OD) 6 1.44 (2H, m),
1.53 (4H, m), 2.39-2.57 (4H, m), 2.94-3.09 (2H, m), 4.26 (1H, t), 7.22-7.35 (6H,
m), 7.50 (2H,d), 7.91 (2H,s).
EXAMPLE 35
4-(4-r2-Azetidin-l-vl-l-f4-chloro.phenvlVethvl1-phenvU.lH-pvrazole
35A. 2-(4.Chloro-phenylV2-[4-flH-pyiazol-4-vD-phenvn-ethanol
2,2-Bis-(4-chloro-ph.enyl)-ethanol was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-
dioxaborolan-2-yl)-!H-pyrazole following the procedure set out in Example 1 to
give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.72 [M+H]+ 299.00.
35B. (4-Chloro-phenvlV[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-ylVphenvl1-acetaldehvde
10 By following the procedure described in Example 33A but substituting 2,2-Bis-(4-
chIoro-phenyl)-ethanolfor2-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-
ethanol, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.97 [M+H]" 294.98.
35C. 4-(4-2-Azetidin-l-vl-l-(4-chloro-phenvl')-ethvl]-phenvl>-lH-pvra2ole
By following the procedure described in Example 33B but replacing bis-(4-chlorophenylj-
acetaldehyde and N-BOC-piperazine with (4-Chloro-phecyl)-[4-(lHpyrazol:
4-yl)-phenyl]-acetaldehyde and azetidine, the title compound was obtained.
LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.99 [M+Hf 338.09. JHNMR (Me-^-OD) 8 3.57-3.60 (1H,
m), 3.63-3.70 (2H, m), 3.71-3.77 (1H, m), 4.01 (2H, m), 4.14 (2H, m), 4.40 (1H, t),
7.40 (4H, br s), 7.49 (2H, d), 7.73 (2H, d), 8.69 (2H, br s).
EXAMPLE 36
l-Phenyl-2-f4-(lH-pvrazol-4-v])-pbenvl]-etfay]amine
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 5 but replacing 3-
bromobenzylmagnesium bromide and 3,5-dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-
[l,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole with 4-bromobenzylmagnesium bromide
and 4-(4J4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole, the title
compound was obtained. LCVMS: (PS-B2)Rt 2.44 [M+Hf 264.04. 'HNMRfMe
c?3-OD) 5 2.99 (2H, d), 4.13 (1H, t), 7.10 (2H, d), 7.20-7.38 (5H, m), 7.45 (2H, d),
7.91 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 37
[4-(5-Mefcyl-3-trifluoromethvl-lH-pyTazol-4-vlVphenvl]-acetonitrile
37A. 4-Brorflo-5-methvl-l-(tetrahvdro-Pvran-2-vl)-3-trifluoromethvl-lH-pvrazole
-N
To a solution of 4-bromo-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-lH-pyrazole (1.4g, 6.2mmol,
1 .Oequiv) in chloroform (3 1ml) was added p-toluene sulphonic acid monohydrate
(118mg, 0.62mmol, O.lequiv). The solution was cooled to 0°C and 3,4-dihydro-
2H-pyran (0.85ml, 9.3mmol, l.Sequiv) was added drop-wise over 5 minutes. The
mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature for 1 hour and the solvents were
removed under reduced pressure. The crude mixture was purified by column
chromatography (SiO2), eluting with 0->25% EtOAc-petrol over a linear gradient to
afford the title compound 1.4g(59%)5LCMS (PS-A)Rt3.72min[M+Hf 314.
37B. l4-[5jvfethyl-l-ftetr^Ydrp-pra^
phenyll -acetonitrile
The product of Example 37A, 4-bromo-5-methyl-l-(tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-3-
trifluororaethyl-lH-pyrazole, was reacted with 4-(cyanomethylphenyl)boronic acid
(Combi-Blocks, San Diego, USA Cat No. 2444-001) under the conditions
described in Example 1, to give the title compound.
37C. T4-('5-Mcthvl-3-trifluoromethvMH-Dvrazol-4-v]!>phenvn-acetonitrile
To{4-[5-Methyl-l-(tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-3-trifiuorornethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl]-
phenyl}-acetonitrile (Example 8B) (35mg, O.lmmol, 1.0 equiv) in ethyl acetate
(1ml) was added HC1 in ethyl acetate (1ml) and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour.
(Figure Removed)
The solvents were removed under reduced pressure and the title compound was
purified by column chromatography (SiOz) during with a linear gradient (0->30%
ethyl acetate-petrol) 16 mg (60%); LCMS (PS-A) Rt 2.85 min [M+H]+ 266.
37D. Preparation of Compounds of the Formula (ft from [4-(5-Methvl-3-
trifluoromethvl-1 H-pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl]-acetonitrile
(i) The product of Example 37B can be reacted with benzaldehyde under the
conditions described in Example 2 to give 2-[4-(5-methyl-l-(tetrahydro-pyran-2-
yl)-3-trifluoromethyl-lH-pyra20l-4-yl)-phenyl]-3-phenyl-propionitrile which can be
deprotected by removal of the 1-tetrahydropyranyl group under the conditions set
out in Example 37C to give 2-[4-(5-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-
phenyl]-3-phenyl-propionitriIe,
2-[4-(5-Methyl-3-trifluorome1hyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-3-phenyl-propionitrile
or its 1-tetrahydropyranyl derivative can be reduced according to the method of
Example 6 (and thereafter where necessary deprotected according to the method of
Example 41C) to give 2-[4-(5-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-
3-phenyl-propylamine.
The product of Example 37B can also be reacted with benzyl magnesium bromide
or phenyl magnesium bromide under the Grignard reaction conditions described in
Example 5 to give (following deprotection by the method of Example 37C)
l-rrl-2-[4-(S-memyl-3-trifluoromemyI-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine
and2-[4-(5-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-l-phenylethylamine
respectively.
EXAMPLE 38
Construction of Pvrazole Ring System
38A. Synthesis of 4-(4-Bromo-phenvlV3-methvl-lH-pvrazole
To 4-brornophenylacetone (5.0g, 23.5 nunol, l.Oequiv) (Acros Organics 34216)
was added N,N-dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal (11.3 ml, 84.6 mmol, 3.6
equiv) and the mixture was heated to 90 "C for 6 hours. The solvents were removed
and the resulting gum was dissolved in ethanol (235ml) with additional heating.
Hydrazine hydrate (1.37ml, 28.2mmol, 1.2equiv) was added and the mixture was
heated to reflux for 15 hours. The solvents were removed under reduced pressure
and the solid was triturated with dichloromethane to afford the title compound,
2.24g (40%); LCMS (PS-A) Rt 2.87 min [M+Hf 238. Further material could be
isolated from the mother liquor.
38B, Conversion of 4-f4-Bromo-phenvD-3-methYl-lH-pyrazole to compounds of
the Formula (1}
(i) 4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-methyl-1 H-pyrazole can be protected at the
1-position of the pyrazole ring by formation of the tetrahydropyranyl (THP)
derivative by following the procedure set out in Example 3 8 A. A Grignard reagent
can then be prepared from the bromo-phenyl moiety by treating the protected
derivative with magnesium in an ether solvent in standard fashion (see J. March,
Advanced Organic Chemistry, 4* Edition, 1992, John Wiley, New York, pages
622-625). The Grignard reagent can be reacted with nitrostyrene (the nitrostyrene
having been prepared by a standard method such as die method described in
Organic Syntheses, Collective Volume 1, page 413) and the resulting nitroethyl
compound reduced to give 2-{4-[3-methyl-l-(tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-4-
yl]-phenyl}-2-phenyl-ethylamine. Removal of the tetrahydropyranyl group using
the method of Example 8C gives 2-{4-[3-methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl]-phenyl}-2-
phenyl-ethylamine.
(Figure Removed)
(ii) The bromo-compound of Example 38A can be converted into compounds of
the formula (I) in which the group A contains a nitrogen atom which is attached to
the group E. The introduction of a nitrogen containing entity can be accomplished
by reaction of the compound of Example 38A with [3-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-
propyl]-methyl-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester under palladium catalysed amination
conditions of the type described in Organic Letters, 2002, vol. 4, No. 17, pp2885-
2888, followed by removal of the r-butyloxycarbonyl protecting group by standard
methods.
EXAMPLE 39
f3-dH-Pvrazol-4-vl)-phenvl1-acetonitrile
By following the procedure set out in Example 1 but using 3-bromophenylacetonitrile
instead of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethyIamine, the title compound
was obtained. LCMS (PS-A) 2.35 min [M+HJ+ 184.
3-(lH-Pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-acetonitrile can be used as an intermediate in the
preparation of compounds of the formula (I), for example by means of an aldehyde
condensation reaction as described in Example 2 or a Grignard reaction as
described in Example 5.
EXAMPLE 40
2- (Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 12A followed by 12C but
substituting 3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propionic acid for Bis-(4-
chloro-phenyl)-acetic acid and ammonia for methyl amine, the title compound was
obtained. LC/MS (PS-A2):Rt2.64[M+H]+326. *H NMR (Me-dj-OD) 6 2.79 (3H,
s), 4.94, (1H, br s), 7.26-7.35 (6H, m), 7.55-7.57 (2H, m), 7.96 (2H, br s)
EXAMPLE 41
N-Methvl-2.2-bis-r4-flH-pyrazol-4-vD-phenvn-acetamide
N-N
By following the procedure described in Example 40, the title compound was
obtained. LC/MS (PS-A2): Rt 2,19 [M+H]* 358. 'H NMR (Me-J3-OD) 8 2.80 (3H,
s), 4.95, (1H, br s), 7.32 (4H, d), 7.56 (4H, d), 7.98 (4H, br s)
EXAMPLE 42
f 2-C4-Chloro-phenvlV2-r4-f 1 H-PYrazol-4-vlVphcnvn-ethvU -methvl-amine
42A. 1 -f4-Bromo-phenvlV2-methvlamino-ethanol
A solution of 2-(4-bromophenyl)-oxirane (O.Sg, 2.51mmol) in methylamine (6.6ml,
33% by volume in ethanol, 25.12mmol) was stirred at room temperature under an
atmosphere of nitrogen. After 18 hours the solvent was removed in vacuo and the
residue was purified over flash silica eluting with dichloromethane: methanol:
acetic acid: water (120:15:3:2) to afford the desired compound as the acetic acid
salt. Further purification over a Pheaomenex_Strata_SCX column eluting with
methanol followed by 2N ammonia in methanol gave the desired product. LC/MS:
(PS-B3) Rt 2.52 [M+Hf 230.
42B, [2-(4-Bromo-phenyl')-2-(4-chloro-phenYl1-ethvl1-methvI-amine
Aluminium chloride (278mg, 2.087mmol) was added portionwise to a stirred
solution of l-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-methylamino-ethanol (160mg, 0,696mmol) in
chlorobenzene (3ml) and the reaction mixture stirred at room temperature for 17
hours. Water (2ml) was added dropwise and the reaction mixture was then
partitioned between dichloromethane (100ml) and saturated NaHCOs (30ml). The
organic layer was dried (MgSO,}), filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure.
The crude product v/as then purified by Phenomenex_Strata_SCX column
chromatography eluting with methanol followed by 2N ammonia in methanol to
afford the desired product. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 3.58 [M+Hf 324.
42C. (2-f4-Chloro-phenvn-2-r4-aH-pvrazQl-4-vn-phenvl]-ethvll-methyl-amuie
CU
A solution of [2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-amine (6.1 g,
13.716rnmol),4-(4,4)5,5-tetrameihyl-l,3>2-dioxaborolaii-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole(5.3g>
27.43 Immol) and K3PO4 (10.19g, 48.00mmol) in ethanol (7.5ml), methanol
(11.5ml), toluene (7.5ml) and water (11,5ml) was purged with nitrogen for 2
minutes. Bis(tri-t-butylphosphine)palladium (0) (175mg, 2.5mol%) was then added
and the reaction mixture purged with nitrogen for a further 2 minutes. The mixture
was then heated to 80°C, under nitrogen for a period of 17 hours. The solvents were
removed and the residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and 2NNaOH. The
aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate and the combined organic layers
were washed with brine, dried (MgSO^ and concentrated under reduced pressure.
The crude reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (SiOi), eluting
with dichloromethane: methanol: acetic acid: water (90:18:3:2) to afford the title
compound (3.6g); LCMS (PS-A2) Rt 2.08 min [M+H]* 312.
EXAMPLE 43
a-(4-Chloro-phenvlV2-f4-flH-pvra2ol-4-vl)-phenvn-ethvl>-etfavlBy
following the procedures described in Examples 42A through to 42C but
substituting methylamine for ethylamine, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS:
(PS-A2) Rt 2.11 [M+Hf 326. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 5 1.15 (3H, t), 2.83 (2H, q),
3.35-3.43 (2H, m), 4.25 (1H, t), 7.30-7.48 (6H, m), 7.57 (2H, d), 7.95 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 44
4-{4-[l-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-2-imidazol-l-yl-ethyl]-phenvll-lH-pvrazole
By following the procedures described hi Examples 42A through to 42C but
substituting methylamine for imidazole, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS:
(PS-B3) R, 2.73 [M+H]+ 349. !H NMR (rf6-DMSO) 8 4.60 (1H, t), 4.95 (2H, d),
7.32 (2H, d)5 7.42 (4H, s), 7.53-7.60 (3H, m), 7.70 (1H, s), 8.05 (2H, s), 9.0 (1H5 s).
EXAMPLE 45
Methvl-|2-f4-phenoxy-pheoyn-2-[4-(lH-pvrazol-4-yn-phenvl1'-etfavn-amine
45A. f2-C4-Bromo-phenylV2-f4-phenoxv-phenYl)-ethvl]-methvl-aniine
Br
By following the procedure described in Example 42B but substituting
chlorobenzene for diphenyl ether and employing nitrobenzene as solvent, the title
compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.54 [M+H]+ 382.
45BMethyl-i;2-('4-phenoxv-phenvl')-2-f4-nH-pyrazol-4-vlVphenYl]-ethyl>-amine
I-N
By following the procedure described in Example 42C but substituting [2-(4-
Bromo-phenyl)-2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-aminefor [2-(4-Bromo-phenyI)-
2-(4-phenoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-amineJ the title compound was obtained.
LC/MS: (PS-B3) R, 3.04 [M+H]* 370. !H NMR (Me-rf3-OD) 8 2.75 (3H, s), 3.75
(2H, d), 4.38 (IH, t), 6.98 (4H, dd), 7.12 (IH, t), 7.33-7.40 (6H, m), 7.61 (2H, d),
7.95 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 46
(2-(4-MethoxY-phen.yl)-2-[4-(lH-pvrazol-4-vn-phenvl]-ethvl>-methvl-aminc
46A. r2-r4-Bromo-phenvl')-2-('4-methoxv-phenvl)-ethyn-methvl-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 42B but substituting
chlorobenzene for anisole, the title compound was obtained as a mixture of
regioisomers (ca4:l) with the corresponding ortfzo-methoxy analogue. LC/MS:
(PS-B3) R, 3.24 [M-HEfT 320.
46B. [2-C4-Brpmo-phenyD-2-(4-methoxv-phenyr)-ethvl1-me1hvl-amine
P—
BOC20 (941mg, 4.309mmol) was added to a solution of [2-(4-Bromo-phenyl>2-(4-
methoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-amine (and its regioisomer) (1.38g, 4.309mmol) in
dichloromethane (10ml). After stirring at room temperature for 16 hours the solvent
was removed under reduced pressure and the crude product was purified by flash
chromatography eluting.with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:9) to yield the
intermediate BOC protected compound as the desired single isomer (540mg). The
product was then stirred in a saturated solution of HC1 in diethyl ether (30ml) for 3
days. Removal of the solvent under reduced pressure afforded the title compound as
the HC1 salt. LC/MS: (PS-B3) R, 3.21 [M+H]+ 320.
46C. (2-f4-Methoxv-phenyI)-2-[4-nH-Dvrazol-4-vlVphenyn-ethvU-metfavl-amine
i
By following the procedure described in example 42C but substituting [2-(4-
Bromo-phenyl)-2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl] -methyl-amine for [2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-
2-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-araine, the title compound was obtained.
LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.52 [M+Hf 308. 1H NMR (Me-rf3-OD) 5 2.75 (3H, s), 3.75
(2H, dd), 3.80 (3H, s), 4.38 (1H, t), 6.95 (2H, d), 7.32 (2H, d), 7.45 (2H, d), 7.70
(2H, d), 8.52 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 47
Methyl-(2-r4-(pvrazin-2-yloxv>phenvn-2-r4-riH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl]-ethvUamine
47A. 4-f 1 -f 4-Bromo-pheml)-2-memvlamino-etbvl1-r)henol
Boron tribromide (7.8ml, I.OM in dichloromethane) was added slowly to a solution
of [2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-amine(500mg,
1.56mmol) in dichloromethane (8ml) at 0°C, under an atmosphere of nitrogen. The
reaction mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and then stirred for a
further hour. The mixture was poured on to ice and then diluted with
dichloromethane and saturated NaHCOa solution. The organic layer was dried
(MgS04), filtered and concentrated to afford the desired product. LC/MS: (PS-B3)
Rt 2.76 [M+Hf 306.
47B. f2-f4-Bromo-phenvl>244-hvdroxv-phenvlVetnvl]-me
butyl ester
; acid tert-
BOCzO (269mg, 1.23mmol) was added to a solution of 4-[l-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-
methylamino-ethylj-phenol (360mg, l.lSmmol) in dichloromethane (20ml). After
stirring at room temperature for 16 hours the solvent was removed under reduced
pressure and the crude product was purified by column chromatography (SiCy,
(Figure Removed)
eluting with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:4) to yield the title compound.
LC/MS: (FL-A) Rt 3.85 [M+Hf 406.
47C {2-(4-Bromo-i3henvlV2-r4-favra2in-2-vloxvVphenvll-ethvl ? -methvl-amine
A solution of [2-(4-Brorao-phenyl)-2-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-carbamic
acid tert-butyl ester (125mg, O.Slmmol), 2-chloropyrazine (35.2mg, O.Slmmol) and
K2C03 (213mg, 1.54mmol) in dimethylformamide (8ml) was heated to 100°C for
17 hours. Upon cooling, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the
residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and saturated NaHCO3 solution. The
organic layer was dried (MgSO-O, filtered and concentrated. The crude product was
then treated with saturated HC1 in diethyl ether (15ml) and stirred at room
temperature for 72 hours. The solvent was then removed under reduced pressure
and the crude product was purified by Phenomenex_Strata_SCX column
chromatography eluting with methanol followed by 2N ammonia in methanol to
afford the desired product (82mg). LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 3.17 [M+Hf 384.
47DMethvl-{2-[4-fpvrazm-2-vloxvVphenvl]-2-[4-dH-pvra2ol-4-vlVphenYl]-
ethvll-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 42C, but substituting [2-(4-
Bromo-phenyl)-2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-aminefor {2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-
2-[4-(pyrazin-2-yIoxy)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine, the title compound was
obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.48 [M+Hf 372. JH NMR (Me-cfc-OD) S 2.80 (3H,
s), 3.75-3.90 (2H, m), 4.50 (1H, t), 7.23 (2H, d), 7.50 (4H, t), 7.75 (2H, d), 8.12
(1H, d), 8.33 (1H, d), 8.42 (2H, s), 8.48 (1H, s).
EXAMPLE 48
M€thyl-{2-phenoxy-2-[4-(lH-pvrazoJ-4-vl)-phenvl]-etfaYl)-amine
48A. [2-(4-Bromo-phenvl')-2-hydroxy-ethvl]-methvl-carbamic acid tert-butvl ester
BOC20 (1.90g, 8.69nimol) was added to a solution of l-(4-Bromo-phenyl>2-
methylamino-ethanol (2.00g, 8.69mmol) in dichloromethane (20ml). After stirring
at room temperature for 16 hours the solvent was removed under reduced pressure
and the crude product was purified by column chromatography (SiOj), eluting with
ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:4) to yield the desired product (2.1 g). LC/MS: (PSB3)
Rt 3.16 [M+Hf 330.
48B p^-Bronio-phenvD-phenoxv-ethyn-methvl-amine
(Figure Removed)
Diethyl azodicarboxylate (358nl, 2.27mmol) was added dropwise to a solution of
[2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-hydroxy-ethyl]-methy]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester
(SOOmg, 1.51mmol), triphenylphosphine (596mg, 2.27mmol) and phenol (285mg,
3.03mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (10ml) and the reaction mixture stirred at room
temperature, under an atmosphere of nitrogen, for 17 hours. The solvent was then
removed under reduced pressure and the residue was partitioned between ethyl
By following the procedure described in Example 42C, but substituting [2-(4-
Bromo-phenyl)-2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-arflinefor {2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-
2-[4-(pyrazin-2-yloxy)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine, the title compound was
obtained. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.48 [M+H]+ 372. 'H NMR (Me-cfe-OD) 8 2.80 (3H,
s), 3.75-3.90 (2H, m), 4.50 (1H, t), 7.23 (2H, d), 7.50 (4H, t), 7.75 (2H, d), 8.12
(1H, d), 8.33 (1H, d), 8.42 (2H, s), 8.48 (1H, s).
EXAMPLE 48
Methyl-|2-pheaoxy-2-[4-(lH-i)vrazol-4-yl)-phenvn-ethYll-amine
48A. [2-(4-Bromo-phenylV2-hydroKy-ethyl1-metiivl-carbaniic acid terfebutvl ester
OH
Bf
BOC20 (1.90g, 8.69mmol) was added to a solution of l-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-
methylamino-ethanol (2.00g, 8.69mmol) in dichloromethane (20ml). After stirring
at room temperature for 16 hours the solvent was removed under reduced pressure
and the crude product was purified by column chromatography (SiC>2)5 eluting with
ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:4) to yield the desired product (2.1 g). LC/MS: (PSB3)
Rt 3.16 [M+H]* 330.
48Bf2-f4-Bromo-phenvl)-2-phenoxY-eaiyl]-methyl-amine
Diethyl azodicarboxylate (358^, 2.27mmol) was added dropwise to a solution of
[2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-hydroxy-ethyl]-methyl-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester
(SOOmg, l.Slmmol), triphenylphosphine (596mg, 2,27mmol) and phenol (285mg,
3.03mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (1 Oml) and the reaction mixture stirred at room
temperature, under an atmosphere of nitrogen, for 17 hours. The solvent was then
removed under reduced pressure and the residue was partitioned between ethyl
4-Chlorophenylmagnesium bromide (12.97ml, 1M solution in diethyl ether) was
added slowly to a solution of 4-bromobenzaldehyde (2.0g, 10.8 Immol) in
tetrahydrofuran (25ml) at 0°C, under an atmosphere of nitrogen. The reaction
mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and was stirred for 17 hours.
Water (3ml) was then added and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure.
The residue was then partitioned between ethyl acetate and IN HC1 solution. The
organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO crude product was then purified by column chromatography (SiOa), eluting with
ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:9), to yield the title compound (2.30g). LC/MS:
(PS-B3)Rt 3.49 [M-Hf297.
49B. 2--phenvlVmethoxYl-ethvl>-isoindole-1.3-
dione
A mixture of (4-Bromo-phenyl)-(4-chloro-phenyl)-methanol (2.3g, 7.73mmol), N-
(2-hydroxyethyl)phthalimide (1.4g, 7.36mmol) and/wra-toluenesulphonic acid
monohydrate (560mg, 2.94mmol) in toluene (50ml) was heated to reflux under
Dean-Stark conditions for 17 hours. Upon cooling, the solvent was removed and the
residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer was then
dried (MgS04), filtered and concentrated. The crude product was purified by
column chromatography (SiC^), eluting with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:4), to
yield the title compound (1.95g). LCMS: (PS-B3) Rt 4.07 no observable mass ion.
49C.N-('2-^4-CMoro-pheovlVf4-r]H-pyrazol4j!ylVphcnvl]-methoxYl-ethvlV
phthalamic acid
By following the procedure described in Example 42C, but substituting [2-(4-
Bromo-phenyl)-2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-methyl-amine for 2- {2-[(4-Bromophenyl)-(
4-chloro-phenyl)-methoxy]-ethyl}-isoindole-l,3-dione, the title compound
was obtained. LC/MS: (FS-A) R, 2.85 [M-Hf 474.
49D. 2-{(4-ChlQro-pbenvlV[4-aH-pyrazol-4-ylVphenvl]-raethoxv>-ethvlamine
I-N
Hydrazine moaohydrate (159^1,3.28mmol) was added to a solution of N-(2-{(4-
Chloro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyI]-methoxy}-ethyl)-phthaIamicacid
(260mg, 0,55mmol) in methanol (6ml) and the reaction mixture stirred at 80°C for
16 hours. Upon cooling, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the
crude product was purified by column chromatography (SiCh), eluting with
dichloromethane: methanol: acetic acid: water (90:18:3:2). Further purification by
Phenomenex_Strata_SCX column chromatography, eluting with methanol followed
by 2N ammonia in methanol, afforded the desired product as the free base (120mg),
LC/MS: (FL-A) Rt 2.07 [M-NH2CH2CH20+H]+ 267. !H NMR (Me-rf3-OD) 8 2.85
(2H5t), 3.55 (2H, t), 5.45 (1H, a), 7.35-7.40 (6H, m), 7.58 (2H, d), 7.95 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 50
4-(4-ri-f4-Chloro-Dhenvl')-3-t)vn'olidin-l-vl-mor)Yl!l-phenvl'>-lH-pvrazole
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting methylamine
5 for pyrrolidine, the title compound was obtained, LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.25 [M+H]+
366. 'HNMR(Me-d3-OD) 8 1.83-1.95 (2H,m), 1.95-2.09 (2H, m), 2.4-2.5 (2H,
m), 2.88-2.97 (2H, m), 3.02 (2H, dd), 3.52-3.61 (2H, m), 4.02 (IH, t), 7.25 (4H, q),
7.32 (2H, d), 7.55 (2H, d), 8.41 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 51
10 4- (4- [3-Azetidin-1 -yl-1 -(4-chloro-phenvI')-riropyI]-phenvl> -1 H-pvrazole
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting methylamine
for pyrrolidine, the title compound was obtained/LC/MS: (PS-A2) R, 2.18 [M+H|+
352. *H NMR (Me-rfj-OD) 5 2.12-2.25 (2H3 m), 3.00 (2H, t), 3.85-3.98 (5H3 m),
15 4.05-4.17 (2H, m), 7.18 (2H, d), 7.19 (4H, s), 7.45 (2H, d), 7.83 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 52
Methvl-(3-naphtnalen-2-vl-3-[4-riH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenyl]-propYn-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 2-naphthylmagnesium bromide, the title
compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.26 [M+H]+342. 'HNMR (Me-dj-
OD) 6 2.57-2.70 (2H, m), 2.70 (3H, s), 2.90-3.10 (2H, m), 4.32 (IH, t), 7.40-7.52
(5H, m), 7.70 (2H, m), 7.80-7.90 (4H, m), 8.70 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 53
Dimethvl7r4-(3-methylamino-l-[4-(lH-pvrazol-4-ylVphenyn-propvl}-phenvDamine
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 4-(N,N-dimethyl)anilinemagnesium bromide,
the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 1.55 [M+H]+335. ^NMR
(Me-cfc-OD) 8 2.46-2.60 (2H, m), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.95 (2H, t), 3.27 (6H, s), 4.25 (IH,
t), 7.45 (2H, d), 7.60-7.72 (6H, m), 8.50 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 54
l3-f4-Fluoro-phenvD-3-[4-(lH-pvrazol-4-yl>Dhenvl]-propvl)-ioetiivl-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 4-fluorophenylmagnesium bromide, the title
compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.05 [M+-H]+310. 'HNMRCMe-dj-
OD) 5 2.40-2.55 (2H, d), 2.70 (3H, s), 2.90-3.0 (2H, m), 4.12 (1H, t), 7.05 (2H, t),
7.32-7.40 (4H, m), 7.63 (2H, d), 8.33 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 55
4-(4-r4-r4-Chloro-DhenYl1-Diperidin-4-vn-phenvll-lH-pvrazQle-3-carbom'trile
IH
Following the procedure of Example 1 but using 4-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-4-[4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-tl,352]dioxaborolan-2-yl)-phcnyl]-piperidine instead of 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazoleand4-bromo-lH-pyra2oIe-3-
carbonitrile instead of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethylamine hydrocnloride gave
the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.22 [M+HJ* 363. JH NMR (Me-cf3-OD) 8
2.52-2.70 (4H, m), 3.10-3.20 (4H, m), 7.25 (4H, s), 7.37 (2H, d), 7.58 (2H, d), 8.02
EXAMPLE 56
3-r4-Phenoxv-phenvl)-3-r4-('lH-Pvra2ol-4-vD-T>henvn-Dropvlamine
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 4-pb.enoxyphenylmagnesium bromide and
raethylaimine for ammonia the title compound was obtained LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt
2.28 [M+Hf 370.34. *H NMR (Me- 4.03-4.10 (IH, t), 6.94-7.0 (4H, d), 7.08-7.14 (IH, t), 7.30-7.39 (6H, m), 7.55-7.58
(2H, d), 7.90-7.97 (2H, br s), 8.54-8.60 (IH, br s).
EXAMPLE 57
l-ff4-Chloro-phenvl)-[4-(lH-pvrazol-4-YlVphcnyl]-methvU-piT>erazine
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 1 but substituting 2-(4-
chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethylamine hydrochloride for l-(4,4'-dichloro-benzhydryI)-
piperazine gave the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-B3)Rt 2.82 [M-Hf 351.27. 'H
NMR (Me-rfj-OD) 5 3.0-3.25 (4H, m), 3.45-3.65 (4H, m), 5.05-5.25 (IH, br s),
7.40-7.50 (2H, d), 7.65-7.83 (6H, m), 8.45 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 58
l-Methvl-4-/phenvl-r4-riH-pvrazol-4-vn-phenvn-methvU-fl.4]diazepane
By following the procedure described in Example 1 but substituting 2-(4-
chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethylamine hydrochloride for l-[p-chlorodiphenylmethyl]-
4-methyl-l,4-diazacycloheptane dihydrochloride gave the title compound. LC/MS:
(PS-B3) Rt 2.85 [M+Hf 347.18. 1H NMR (Me-^-OD) 5 2.25-2.60 (2H, br m),
3.00 (3H, s), 3.40-4.18 (8H, br m), 5.78 (IH, s), 7.40-7.48 (IH, m), 7.49-7.55 (2H,
t), 7.75-7.80 (2H, d), 7.82-7.98 (4H, m), 8.32 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 59
O-CS-Chloro-phenoxvVS-^-dH-pvrazoM-vlVphenYll-propvD-methvl-amine
59A. l-f4-Bromo-phenvlV3-chloro-propan-l -ol
(J.Med.Chem, 2004,47,3924-3926)
To a solution of l-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-chloro-propan-l-one (Ig, 4.04mmol) in
tetrahydrofuran (9ml) and water (0.58ml) was added sodium borohydride (0.16g,
4.28mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours,
quenched with careful addition of water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The
organic layers were separated, dried (MgSCU), filtered and concentrated to afford
the title compound, which was used in the next step without further purification.
LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 3.07 [M+HfNo lonization.
59B. [3-(4-Bromo-phenvl)-3-(;3-chioro-phenoxy')-propvl1-ohloride
3-Chlorophenol was reacted with l-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-chloro-propan-l-ol
following the procedure set out in Example 48B to give the title compound, which
was used in the next step without further purification.
59C. F3-r4-Bromo-DhenvlV3-(3-chloro-phenoxvVpropvn-methvl-amine
Br Br
A solution of 3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(3-chloro-phenoxy)-propyl]-chloride in 33%
methylamine in ethanol (4ml) was heated in a CEM microwave at 100°C for
30minutes using 50W power. Solvent was removed and the crude product was
purified over Phenomenex_Strata_SCX ion exchange column eluting with methanol
followed by 2N ammonia in methanol. The product was purified by column
chromatography (SiCh), eluting with dichloromethane to dichloromethane:
methanol: acetic acid: water (90:18:3:2) using the SP4 biotage to afford the title
compound. LCMS: (PS-B3) Rt 3.42 [M+HJ* 356.19.
59D. {3-(3-Chloro-phenoxvV3-('4-flH-pvrazoI-4-vn-phenyl]-propvl>-methvlamine
I-N
[3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(3-chloro-phenoxy)-propyl]-methyl"amirie was reacted with
4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the
procedure set out in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.80
[M+Hf 342.26. !H NMR (Me-^-OD) 5 2.19-2.30 (1H, m), 2.30-2.45 (1H, m),
2.72 (3H, s), 3.10-3.28 (2H, m), 5.40-5.47 (1H, m), 6.80-6.88 (!H3d), 6.88-6.94
(1H, d), 6.96 (1H, s), 7.15-7.20 (1H, t), 7.38-7.45 (2H, d), 7.57-7.65 (2H, d), 7.98
(2H,s).
EXAMPLE 60
Methyl-(2-phenyl-2-[6-riH-pyrazol-4-vn-pvridin-3-vll-ethvU-amine
60A. 6-(3-Methvl-l -tntvl-lH-pvrazol-4-vlVnicotinonitrile
To a solution of 6-Chloro-niootinonitriIe (0.2g, 1.49mmol) and 3-methyl-l-trityllH-
pyrazole-4-boronic acid* (0.5g, 1.36mmol) in ethylene glycol dimethyl ether
(3ml), was added sodium carbonate (0.36g, 3.39mmol) in water (1.5ml). The
reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen before addition of
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0) and then heated in a CEM microwave at
135°C for 30minutes (SOW power). Reaction partitioned between water and ethyl
acetate, aqueous basified with 2N NaOH, organic extracts were combined, dried
(MgS04) and solvent removed. Crude product suspended in small volume of
methanol, white precipitate filtered to afford the title compound (0.32g, 53% yield).
LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt4.52 [M+Hf 427.26.
* This starting material can be made by the method described in EP1382603A1
60B.(4-Chloro-phenvlV|'6-(3-rnetfaYl-l-tritvl-lH-pvrazol-4-Yn-pvridin-3-Ynmethanone
To a solution of 6-(3-Methyl-l-trityl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-nicotinonitrile (0.5g,
l,17mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (4ml) was added 4-chlorobenzenemagnesium
bromide (1.52ml, 1.52mmol, IM in diethyl ether); the reaction mixture was stirred
under nitrogen for 16hours. The reaction was quenched to below pH 2 by the
addition of 2N HC1 and stirred for Ihour. Then adjusted to pH 8 with saturated
sodium bicarbonate and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic extracts were
combined, dried (MgSOj), solvent removed and residue purified by column
chromatography (SiCh), eluting with petrol to ethyl acetate: petroleum ether (15:85)
to yield the title compound (0.49mg, 77% yield). LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 4.45 [M+H]*
540.30, 542.28.
60C.(2-f4-Chloro-pbenvlV2-[6-(3-methvl-l-triWl-lH-pyrecoH-vlVpvridin-3-vl1-
vinvl }-methvl-f 1 -phenvl-ethvD-aminc
n-Butyllitbium (0.47ml, 0.76mmol, 1.6M uiHexanes) was added dropwise to a
solution of (R) (Diphenyl-phosphinoyhne(hyl)-methyl-(l-phenyl-ethyl)-amine *
(O.lSg, O.Slmmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (9ml) at-15°C. After ISminutes a
solution of (4-Chloro-phenyl)-[6-(3-methyl-l-trityl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]-
methanone (0.14g, 0.25mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (0.9ml) was added and the
reaction mixture was stirred for a further 30minutes at -15°C before •warming to
room temperature over Ihour. The reaction mixture was quenched with water,
extracted with diethyl ether, organic extracts were combined, dried (MgS04) and
concentrated to afford the title compound, which was used in the next step without
further purification.
* This starting material can be made by the method described in Tetrahedron
Asymmetry, 2003,14,1309-1316.
60D.Meflivl-(2-phenvl-2-f6-(lH-pvrazol-4-vn-Tjyridin-3-vn-ethvU-amine
a,
To a solution of {2-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-2-[6-(3-methyl-l-trityI-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-
pvridin-3-yl]-viny]}-methyl-(]-phenyl-ethyl)-amine in ethanol was added
palladium, 10 wt. % on activated carbon and the reaction mixture was subjected to a
hydrogen atmosphere for 17hours. The mixture was filtered through Celite®, the
mother liquor was concentrated, the residue was purified by column
chromatography (SiQO, eluting with dichloromethane: methanol: acetic acid: water
(240:20:3:2) to dichloromethane: methanol: acetic acid: water (90:18:3:2) to afford
the title compound. LC/MS; (PS-A2) R, 1.59 [M+H]+ 293.18. 'H NMR (Me-4-
OD) 5 2.35 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.25 (2H, s), 4.15-4.20 (1H, t), 7.10-7.18 (1H, m),
7,25 (4H, m), 7.45 (1H, d), 7.67 (1H, dd), 7.80 (1H, s), 8.38 (1H, s).
EXAMPLE 61
4-(4-f 1 -(4-Chloro-phenvlV3-imidazol-l -vl-propvll-phenvU -IH-pvrazole
61 A. 1 -f4-Bromo-phenvlV3-imidazol-l -vl-propan- l-ol
Br Br
A solution of l-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-chloro-propan-l-ol* (l,5g, 6.01mmol) and
iroidazole (1.23g, 18.03mmol) in dimethylformamide (18ml) was heated at 100°C
for 1 Shrs then partitioned between water and ethyl acetate. The organic extracts
were combined, dried (MgSC>4), filtered, concentrated and purified by column
chromatography (SiOa), eluting with methanol: dichloromethane (2:98) to
meflianol: dichJorometbane (6:94) to afford the title compound (Q.75g, 44% yield).
LC/MS: (PS-B3) R, 2.48 [M+H]4" 281.14,283.11.
*This- starting material can be made by the method described in Example 43 A.
61B. l-[3-{4-Bromo-phenvl)-3-(4-chloro-phenvl')-t)ropvn-lH-lmida2oie
Chlorobenzene (5ml) was reacted with 1 -(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-imidazol- l-ylpropan-
l-ol (0.41mg, 1.46mmol) following the procedure set out in Example 42B
to give tiie title compound (0.37g, 67%yield). LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.40 [M+H]+
375.16,377.17.
6lC^4-{4-n-(4-CMoro-phenvlV3-iffiidazQl-l-vl-propvn-phenvll-lH-pyrazoIe
l-[3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propyl]-lH-imiclazole was reacted with
4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyM,3)2-dioxaborolan-2-yl>lH-pyrazole following tbe
procedure set out in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-A2) R, 2.21
[M+Hf 363.28. >HNMR (Me-dj-OD) 8 2.55-2.70 (2H, m), 3.85-3.95 (IH, m),
3.95-4,10 (2H, m), 7.05 (IH, s), 7.10-7.60 (9H, m), 7.65 (IH, s), 7.90-8.00 (2H, d).
EXAMPLE 62
4-[4-f3-Imidazal-l-vl-I-pheaoxv-propvlVphenvl]-lH-pyrazolc
62A. 143-(4-Bromo-phenYlV3-phenoxv-propyl]-lH-imidazole
Br Br
Phenol was reacted with l-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-irnidazol-l-yl-propan-l-ol*
following the procedure set out in Example 48B to give the title compound.
LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.30 [M+H]+ 357.26,359.27.
This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 47A.
62B. 4-|4-f3-lmidazo]-l -vM-phenoxv-propvl>phenvl]-lH-pvrazole
Br
l-[3-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-3-phenoxy-propyl]-lH-imidazole was reacted with 4-
(4,4,5 j5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure
set out in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-A2) R 345.30, 'H NMR (Me-d3-OD) 5 2.30-2.55 (2H, m), 4.25-4.45 (2H, m), 5.10-5.15
(1H, m), 6.80-6.90 (3H, m), 7.10 (1H, s), 7.15-7.20 (2H, t), 7.25 (1H, s), 7.35-7.40
(2H, d), 7.55-7.60 (2H, d), 7.85 (1H, s), 7.95 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 63
4-f4-[4-dH-Pvrazol-4-yl)-phenvil-piperidia-4-yU-phen.oI
By following the procedure described in Example 14 but substituting chlorobenzene
for phenol using nitrobenzene as the solvent, the title compound was obtained.
LC/MS: (PS-A3) Rt 5.07 [M+-H]+ 320. 'H NMR (dfe-DMSO) 5 7.97 (2H, s), 7.49
(2H, d), 7.25 (2H, d), 7.10 (2H, d), 6.68 (2H, d), 2.840 (4H, bs), 2.376 (4H, bs).
EXAMPLE 64
1 - {(4-Chloro-phenyl1-r4WlH-Pvrazol-4-vl')-pbenvll-methyl>-piperazine
By following the procedure described in Example 57, the title compound was
obtained. LCMS: (PS-A3)R, 6.38 [M+Hf 319. LH NMR (Me-^-OD) S 8.53 (2H,
s), 7.90 (2H, d), 7.83 (2H, d), 7.71 (2H, d), 7.40-7.30 (3H, m), 5.70 (1H, s), 3.68
(4H,bs), 3.51-3.48 (4H,m).
EXAMPLE 65
(2-f4-Pluoro-phenylV2-f4-('lH-pvrazgI-4-YlVphenvn-etfayl}-metfayl-amiBe
6SA. fZ-^-Bromo-phenvl^-^-fluoro-phenYn-ethyn-carbamic acid benzyl ester
Br
To a solution of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-(4-bromophenyl)propionic acid* (l.Og,
3.09mmol) in acetone (4ml) at 0°C was sequentially added triethylamine (561ul,
4.02mmol) in acetone (1.6ml) and ethyl chloroformate (443ul, 4.64mmol) in
acetone.(1.6ml). The reaction was allowed to warm to room temperature, stirred for
30 minutes before cooling again to 0°C and sodium azide (402mg, 6.18mmol) in
water (1 .6ml) was added. The resultant brown solution was stirred for 45 minutes
before addition of water (10ml) and diethyl ether (10ml). The aqueous layer was
separated and extracted further with ethyl acetate (1 Oral). The combined organic
liquors were washed with saturated brine, dried (MgS04) and concentrating in
vacua. The residue was dissolved in anhydrous toluene (12ml) before addition of
benzyl alcohol (567ul, 9.27mmol) and heating to 80°C for 40 minutes. The reaction
was allowed to cool to room temperature before addition of ethyl acetate (50ml)
and saturated sodium bicarbonate (50ml). The organic liquors were separated and
washed with further bicarbonate solution (50ml), hydrochloric acid (2N, 100ml)
and saturated brine (50ml) before drying (MgS04) and concentrating in vacua. The
residue was purified by column chromatography (SiC^), eluting with ethyl acetate/
petrol (5:95) gradient to (15:85) to afford the title compound (594mg, 45%).
LC/MS: (PS-A2) R, 3.18 No lonisation.
* This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 8A to 8C,
substituting 4-chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 4-fluorophenylrnagnesium
bromide
65B.
benzyl ester
[2-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-carbamic acid benzyl ester was
reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyI-l>3J2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following
the procedure set out in Example 1 to give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-A2) R,
3.20 [M+Hf 416.
65C. J2-f4-Fluora-phenylV2-[4-QH-pyra^
Lithium aluminium hydride (5.3ml, 5.30mmol, 1M in tetrahydrofuran) was slowly
added to {2-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-2-f4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-carbamic
acid benzyl ester (439mg, 1.06mraol) in tetrahydrafuran (5ml) at 0°C under
nitrogen. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature, stirred
for 51 hours and quenched with water (5ml), aqueous sodium hydroxide (2N, 5ml)
and ethyl acetate (10ml), The aqueous layer was separated, extracted with ethyl
acetate (2x20ml). The combined organic liquors were washed with saturated
aqueous brine then dried {MgS04) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was
purified by column chromatography (SiOa), eluting with dichloromethane:
methanol: acetic acid: water (120:15:3:2) gradient to (90:18:3:2) to afford the title
compound, which was subsequently converted to the hydrochloride salt (lOOmg,
32%), LC/MS: (PS-A2) R, 1.87 [M+-H]+ 296. 1H NMR (Me-4,-OD) 8 8.20 (2H, s),
7.57 (2H, d), 7.34-7.29 (4H, m), 7.02 (2H, t), 4,32 (1H, t), 3.67 (2H, d), 2.65 (3H,
s).
EXAMPLE 66
(2-(3-Chlpro-phenvlV2-f4-aH-pyra2ol-4-vlVphenvl]-ethvl\-methyl-amiae
I-N
By following the procedure described in Example 65 but substituting 4-
fluorophenylmagnesium bromide for 3-chlorophenylmagnesium bromide the title
compound was obtained. LCMS: (PS-A3) R, 4.92 [M+Hf 312. 'H NMR (Me-^-
OD) 6 8.50 (2H, s), 7.63 (2H, d), 7.39 (2H, d), 7.34 (1H, s), 7.30-7.20 (3H, m), 4.40
(1H, t), 3.70 (2H, d), 2.65 (3H, s).
EXAMPLE 67
4-r4-f2-Metfaoxy-ethoxvVphenvl]-4-r4-flH-pyrazol-4-vlVphenvl]-t>iperidiiie
67A. 4-(4-Bromo-phenylV4-f4-hvdroxv-phenyl)-piperidine-l-carboxvIic acid tertbutyl
ester
Br
By following the procedure described in Example 47B but substituting 4-[l -(4-
Bromo-phenyl)-2-methylaniino-eth.yl]-phenolfor4-[4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-piperidin-
4-yl]-phenol* the title compovind was obtained. 'H NMR (^-DMSO) 8 7.45 (2H,
d), 7.25 (2H, d), 7.11 (2H, d), 6.68 (2H, d), 3.35-3.18 (4H, m), 2.31-2.20 (4H, m),
1.38(9H,s).
* This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 63
67B.4-(4-Bromo-phenyn-4-[4-(2-methoxy-etfaoxvVphenvl]-piperic^ne-lcatboxvlic
acid tert-butyl ester
Br Br
A solution of 4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-piperidine-l -carboxylic
acid tert-butyl ester (lOOmg, 0.23mmol), 2-bromoethyI methylether (200ul) and
potassium carbonate (64mg, 0.46ramol) in dimethylformamide (2ml) was heated in
a CEM Explorer™ microwave to 50°C for 30 minutes using 50 watts power. The
reaction was poured into sodium hydroxide (2N, 4ml), stirred for 5 minutes then
extracted into ethyl acetate (2x30ml). The combined organic liquors were dried
(MgSCU), concentrated and the residue was purified by column chromatography
(SiQi), eluting with ethyl acetate/ petrol (25:75) gradient to (50:50) to afford the
title compound (82mg). LCMS: (PS-A2) R, 4.00 [M+Hf 490.
67C. 4-r4-('2-Melfaoxv-ethoxvVphenvn-4-r4-flH-T>vrazol-4-vl');phenvll-piperidine
Br
4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-[4-(2-methoxy-ethoxy)-phenyl]-piperidine-l-carboxylicacid
tert-butyl ester was reacted with 4-(4)4,5,5-tetramethyH,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)lHpyrazole
following the procedure set out in Example 1, substituting tetrakis
triphenylphosphine palladium (0) as catalyst, he title compound was obtained.
LCMS: (PS-A2) Rt 3.27 [M+H]* 478.
67D. 4-r4-f2-Methoxv-ethoxvVphenyI1-4-r4-('lH-Pvra2ol-4-vlVphenvn-piperidine
Trifluoroacetic acid (1ml) was added to a solution of 4-[4-(2-Methoxy-ethoxy)-
phenyl]-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidme (87mg) in dichloromethane
(1ml). After 30 minutes at room temperature, the reaction was concentrated. The
residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate then extracted into hydrochloric acid (2N,
2x20ml). The combined aqueous fractions were washed with ethyl acetate then
basified (2N NaOH) before back-extraction into ethyl acetate (2x20ml). The
combined organic liquors were washed with saturated brine solution then dried
(MgSC>4) and concentrated to yield the title compound (66mg). LCMS: (PS-A3) R,
6.08 [M+Hf 378. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 7.92 (2H, s), 7.51 (2H, d), 7.31 (2H, d),
7.25 (2H, d), 6.89 (2H, d), 4.13 (2H, t), 3.73 (2H, t), 3.42 (3H, s), 2.94 (4H, bs),
2.44 (4H, bs).
EXAMPLE 68
4-[4-f3-Methoxv-propoxyVphenvn-4-[4-flH-pvrazol-4-Yl)-phenvn-piperidine
68A. ^^-Bromo-phenvn-Q-metiioxy-propoxyVphenyll-piperidine-lcarboxvlic
acid tert-butvl ester
Tosyl chloride (572mg, 3.0mmol) was added to a solution of 3-methoxypropanol
(19M, 2,0mmol) in pyridine (1ml). This was stirred at room temperature for 5.5
hours then diluted with ethyl acetate (20ml) and washed with hydrochloric acid
(2N, SxlOml) and saturated brine (10ml). The liquors were dried (MgS04) and
concentrated to furnish a colourless oil (600mg). This oil was dissolved in
dimethylformamide (2ml) and to this solution was added potassium carbonate
(64mg, 0.46mmol) and 4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-piperidine-lcarboxylic
acid tert-butyl ester* (lOOmg, 0.231mmol). The resultant mixture was
stirred at 100°C for 4 hours. Once cooled, water (20ml) was added and the mixture
was extracted with ethyl acetate (SxlOml). The combined organic liquors were
washed with brine (10ml) before drying (MgS04) and concentrating. The residue
was purified by column chromatography (SiOi), eluting with a gradient from 10-
20% ethyl acetate/ petrol to furnish the title compound as a colourless oil (13 Img).
LCMS: R, 4.20 [M-t-Hf 504.
* This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 67A
68B. 4-[4-f3-Methoxv-propoxvVrjhenvl]-4-f4-dH-r)vrazol-4-vlVphenyl]-piperidine
By following the procedure described in Example 67C and 67D but substituting 4-
(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-[4-(2-methoxy"ethoxy)-phenyl]-piperidine-l-carboxylicacid
tert-butyl ester for 4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-[4-(3-methoxy-propoxy)-phenyl]-
piperidine-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester the title compound was obtained.
LCMS: Rt 6.65 [M+H]+ 392. JH NMR (Me-^-OD) 5 7.94 (2H, s), 7.57 (2H, d),
7.34 (2H, d), 7.27 (2H, d), 6.91 (2H, d), 4.04 (2H, t), 3.56 (2H, t), 3.34-3.33 (5H,
m), 3.24-3.22 (4H, m), 2.67-2.66 (4H, m)
EXAMPLE 69
3-(3.4-Dichlorg-phenvlV3-r4-('lH-PYrazol-4-Yl')-t)henvn-propionamide
By following the procedure described in Example 9A aad 9B but substituting 3,4-
difluorophenylmagneshun bromide for 3,4-dichlorophenytaagnesLum bromide, the
title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A3) Rt 9.82 [M+Hf 360.14,362.12.
'H NMR (MMs-OD) 8 2.90-3.00 (2H, d), 4.50-4.60 (IH, t), 7.10-7.30 (3H, m),
7.40-7.45 (2H, d), 7.50-7.55 (2H, d), 7.85-8.05 (2H, br s).
EXAMPLE 70
2-(4-{2-Methvlamino-l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-vl')-phenyn-ethvl|-phenoxv)-
isonicotinamide
By following the procedure described in Example 47, but substituting 2-
chloropyrazine for 2-chloro-4-cyanopyridine, the title compound was obtained,
LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.27 [M+H]4 414. 'H NMR (Me-d3-OD) 8 2.45 (3H, s), 3.55
(IH, dd), 3.65 (IH, dd), 4.25 (IH, t), 7.10 (2H, d), 7.30-7.38 (3H, m), 7.40 (2H, d),
7,48 (IH, d), 7.56 (2H, d), 7.95 (2H, s), 8.22 (IH, d).
EXAMPLE 71
/2-('4-Chloro-Dhenoxv')-2-r4-(lH-pvrazol-4-yl)-phenvn-etfayn-metfavl-amine
By following the procedure described in Example 48, but substituting phenol for 4-
chlorophenol, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A3) Rt 2.29 [MClPhO+
irr 200. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) S 2.50 (3H, s), 2.86 (1H, dd), 3.10 (1H, dd),
5.35 (1H, dd), 6.89 (2H, d), 7.17 (2H, d), 7.40 (2H, d)> 7.57 (2H, d), 7.93 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 72
3-{2-(4-Chlorg-prienvlV2-r4-('lH-Pvrazol-4-yn-phenyI]-ethylamino>-roan-l-ol
By following the procedure described in Example 20 but substituting
dimethylamine for 3-aminopropan-l-ol the title compound was obtained. LC/MS:
(PS-A2) Rt 2.05 [M+H]+ 356. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 1.87 (2H, quintet), 1.98
(AcOH, s), 3.23 (2H, t), 3.68 (2H, t), 3.75 (2H, dd), 4.4 (1H, t), 7.36 (2H, d), 7.4
(4H, s), 7.62 (2H, d), 7.97 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 73
2-(2-(4-Chloro-phenvlV2-r4-ClH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenYn-6thvlamino)-ethanol
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 20 but substituting
dimethylarnine for 2-aminoethan-l-ol the title compound was obtained. LC/MS:
(PS-A2) Rt 2.05 [M+H]+ 342. !HNMR (Me-d3-OD) 5 1.98 (AcOU, s), 3.10 (2H,
s), 3.69 (2H, dd), 3.78, (2H, t), 4.39 (IH, t), 7.36 (2H, d), 7.38 (4H, s), 7.61 (2H, d),
7.97 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 74
(2-(4-Chloro-phenylV2-[4-nH-pvrazol-4-yIVphenvl]-ethvll-cvclopropvlmethvlamine
By following the procedure described in Example 20 but substituting
dimethylamine for cyclopropylmethylamine the title compound was obtained.
LC/MS: (PS-A2) Rt 2.21 [M+H]+ 352. }H NMR (Me-dj-OD) 8 -0.4-0.3 (2H, m),
0.35-0,40 (2H, m), 0.78-0.87 (IH, m), 2.42 (2H, d), 3.15-3.25 (2H, m), 4.11 (IH, t),
7.16-7.27 (6H, m), 7.45 (2H, d), 7.82, (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 75
Methvl-r2-r4-riH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl]-2-(4-pvridin-3-Yl-phenvn-ethvn-amine
l-N I-N
By following the procedure described in Example 1 but substituting 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazolefor3-(4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-
[l,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)-pyridine and coupling to {2-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lHpyrazol-
4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine*, the title compound was obtained,
LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.42 [M-)-H]+ 355. 'H NMR (Me-rfj-OD) 8 1.94 (AcOH, s),
2.72 (3H, s), 3.73 (2H, d), 4.46 (1H, t), 7.41 (2H, d), 7.51-7.56 (3H, m), 7.63 (2H,
d), 7.70 (2H, d), 7.96 (2H, s), 8.10 (1H, dt), 8.53 (1H, dd), 8.80 (1H, d).
* This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 21.
EXAMPLE 76
4-{3-Methylamino-l-[4-dH-pvrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl)-phenol
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 4-anisylmagnesium bromide, the title
compound can be obtained LC/MS: (PS-A2) R OD) 5 1.92 (AcOH, s), 2.34-2.43 (2H, m), 2.64 (3H, s), 2.86-2.92 (2H, m), 3.96
(1H, t), 6.75 (2H, d), 7.13 (2H, d), 7.29 (2H, d), 7.52 (2H, d), 7.93 (2H, d).
EXAMPLE 77
3-f4-Methoxv-phenvlV3-r4-dH-Pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl1-propvlamme
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 4-anisylmagnesium bromide and methylamine
for ammonia (2M in methanol), the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PS-A2)
Rt 1.82 [M+Hf 308. 'H MMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.23-2.32 (2H, m), 2.74 (2H, dd),
3.65 (3H, s), 3.89 (1H, t), 6.77 (2H, d), 7.11 (2H, s), 7.17 (2H, d), 7.41 (2H, d), 7.71
(2H, s), 8.41 (#CO2H, br s).
EXAMPLE 78
4-f4-Chloro-phenvn-4-r4-('3-methvl-lH-pvra2ol-4-vl)-phenvl]-piperidine
78A.4-(4.Chloro-phenvlV4-[4-(3-memvl4-tritvl-lH-pyrazol4-vlVj3henyl]
piperidine
(Figure Removed)
4-(4-bromo-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidine hydrochloride was reacted with
3-methyl-l-trityl-lH-pyrazole-4-boronic acid* following the procedure set out in
Example 1, but using tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium (0) as the catalyst to
give the title compound. LC/MS: (PS-B3) Rt 2.78 rain [M+H]+ 594.
* This starting material can be made by the method described in EP1382603
7jB.4-(4-Chloro-phenylV4-[4H(3-meflivl-lH-pvrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine
C
A suspension of 4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-4-t4-(3-methyl-l-trityl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-
phenyl]-piperidine (178mg, 0.30mmol) in 5N hydrochloric acid (5inL), THF (5mL)
and methanol (5mL) was stirred for 140 minutes. The organic solvents were
removed in vacua then the resulting solution was diluted with 2N HCI and washed
with ether. The aqueous phase was basified by addition of sodium hydroxide pellets
then extracted with ethyl acetate. This organic extract was washed with brine, dried
(MgSO,)), filtered and concentrated to give a residue which was purified by column
chromatography (SiOa), eluting with a gradient of 2M ammonia in methanol (5% to
7.5%) and dichloromethane. The product was further purified by preparative HPLC
to give the title compound which was converted to its dihydrochloride salt (84mg,
80%); LCMS (PS-A3) Rt 6.86 min [M+H]+ 352. !H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.55 (3H,
s), 2.70-2.75 (4H, m), 3.22-3.27 (4H, m), 7.35-7.41 (4H, m), 7.47-7.54 (4H, m),
8.32 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 79
2j4-Chloro-phenYlV2-[4-(lH-pvra2ol-4-yl)-phenyl]-morpholine
79 A. 2-(4»Chloro-phenvn-2-f4-iodo-DhenvD-oxirane
(Figure Removed)
Sodium hydride (60% dispersion in oil, 128mg, 3.2mmol) was placed under N2 then
DMSO (5mL) was added. Trimethylsulfonium iodide (0.66g, 3.2mmol) was added
as a solid after 15 min, followed after a further 30 min by (4-chloro-phenyl)-(4-
iodo-phenyl)-methanone. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours
then diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with 1:2 water/brine, water and brine
(*2). The organic phase was dried (MgSO-i), filtered and concentrated to give the
title compound (l.Olg, 97%), which was used without further purification. LCMS
(PS-A2) Rt 4.07 min [M-H]' 355.
79B. l-f4-Chloro-phenvl)-2-(2-hydroxv.ethylaminoVl-(4-iodo-phenvl')-ethanol
Ck Ck
l
A solution of 2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-(4-iodo-phenyl)-oxirane (0.60g, 1.68mmol),
ethanolamine (O.SmL, 8.3mmol) and triethylamine (0.5mL, 3.6mmol) in isopropanol
(5mL) was maintained at 50°C for 72 hours then concentrated in vacuo.
The residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and washed with saturated potassium
carbonate solution/water (1:9). The aqueous phase was extracted a second tune with
ethyl acetate, then the combined extracts were washed with brine, dried (MgSO*),
filtered and concentrated to give the title compound (701mg, quantitative); LCMS
(PS-A2) Rt 2.29 min [M+Hf 418, [M-H20+H]+ 400.
79C. 2-f4-Chloro-phenyl)-2-f4-iodo-phenvlVmorpholine
Ck
A solution of l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-l-(4-iodo-phenyl)-
ethanol (701mg, 1.68mmol) in DCM (lOroL) was treated with concentrated HjSOi
(O.lmL, i.9mmol). After 20 hours, another portion of H2SO4 (l.OmL, 19mmol) was
added and the mixture stirred for a further 2 hours. The mixture was diluted with
ethyl acetate and washed with saturated potassium carbonate and brine then dried
(MgSO chromatography (SiO*), eluting with 0.5% triethylamine in ethyl acetate to afford
the title compound (290mg, 43%); LCMS (PS-A2) Rt 2.40 min [M+Hf 400.
79D. 2^4-Chloro-DhenvlV2-r4-flH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenvn-morDholine
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-(4-iodo-phenyl)-morpholine was reacted with 4-(4,4,S,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1, but using tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium (0) as the catalyst to
give the title compound. LCMS (PS-A3) Rt 6.88 min [M+H]+ 340. 'H NMR (Me-
4-OD) 8 2.84-2.88 (2H, m), 3.32-3.36 (1H, m), 3.45-3.49 (1H, m), 3.69-3.72 (2H,
m), 7.31 (2H, d), 7.40 (4H, apparent d), 7.56 (2H, d), 7.92 (2H, br.s).
EXAMPLE 80
(4-{4-[4-(lH-Pvrazol-4-vn-phenyl]-rjiperidin-4-vl>-phenQxv)-acetic acid and f4-
U-f4-(lH-Pvrazol-4-vl'>-phenvn-piperidin-4-vU-phcnoxv)-acetic acid, methyl ester
80A. l4-r4-(4-bromo-phenvlVpiperidin-4-vl1-phenoxv>-acetic acid ethvl ester
Br Br
By following the procedure described in Example 42B but substituting
chlorobenzene for ethyl phenoxyacetate and employing nitrobenzene as solvent, the
title compound was obtained. LCMS (PS-A2) Rt 2.37 min [M+Hf 418.
SOB. f4-(4-f4-(lH-Pvrazol-4-vn-phenYn-piDeridin-4-vn-DhenoxvVacetic acid and
(4- l4-[4-riH-Pvrazol-4-yn-phenyl]-piperidin-4-vll -phenoxvVacetic acid, methyl
ester
MeOjC^O
Br
{4-[4-(4-bromo-phenyl)-piperidia-4-yl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester was
reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l.S^-dioxaborolan^-ylJ-lH-pyrazole following
the procedure set out in Example 1, but using tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)
palladium (0) as the catalyst and heating at 80°C for 30 minutes, to yield a mixture
of the title compounds. On work up the basic aqueous extract was neutralised with
hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate (*2), then these organic extracts
were combined and washed with brine, dried (MgSCU), filtered and concentrated to
give a crude product that was reciystallised from water to afford (4-{4-[4-(lHpyrazol-
4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid (12mg, 5%); LCMS
(PS-A3) Rt 5.33 min [M+H]+ 378. rH NMR (DMSO-rf6) 6 2.22-2.26 (4H, m), 2.67-
2.71 (4H, m), 4.65 (2H, s) 6.67 (2H, d), 7.11 (2H, d), 7.24 (2H, d), 7.46 (2H, d),
7.96 (2H, br.s).
The material which was not extracted into base was converted on standing in
methanol to a single compound, {4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-
phenoxy)-acetic acid, methyl ester. This was purified by preparative HPLC to
afford the title compound (18mg, 7%); LCMS (PS-A3) Rt 6.13 min [M+H]+ 392.
'H NMR (Me-rf3-OD) 5 2.34-2.45 (4H, m), 2.87 (4H, apparent t), 3.75 (3H, s), 6.83
(2H, d), 7.21 (2H, d), 7.26 (2H, d), 7.47 (2H, d), 7.89 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 81
4-(4-[4-dH-Pvrazol-4-YlVphenvl]-piperidin-4-yU-benzonitTile
81 A. 4-(4-CMoro-phenyl)-4-(4-iodo-phenvlVpiperidine
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 42B but substituting
chlorobenzene for iodobenzene, the title compound was obtained. LCMS (PS-A2)
2.68 min [M+H]+ 398.
81B. 4-[4-C4-Chloro-phenvl)-piperidin-4-vl]-benzonitriIc
(Figure Removed)
A mixture of 4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-4-(4-iodo-phenyl)-piperidine and copper (T)
cyanide in DMF was heated at 140°C under nitrogen for 6 hours then allowed to
cool. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with a mixture of cone.
ammonia and brine (x5)5 dried (MgSO^, filtered and concentrated to give a residue
which was partially purified by column chromatography (SiC^), eluting with a
gradient of 2M ammonia in methanol (5% to 10%) and dichloromethane to afford
the title compound (46 mg, further purification. LCMS (PS-A2) Rt 2.39 min [M+H]+ 297.
81C. 4-{4-[4-flH-Pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl1-piperidln-4-yl)-benzonitrile
(Figure Removed)
4-[4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidin-4-yl]-benzonitrile was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1, but using tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium (0) as the catalyst
and heating at 100°C for 15 minutes, to obtain the title compound. LCMS (PS-A3)
Rt 6.68 min [M+H]"1" 329. 'H NMR (Me-e?3-OD) S 2.65-2.73 (4H, m), 2.77-2.85
(4H, m), 3.75 (3H, s), 7.46 (2H, d), 7.59 (2H, d), 7.68 (2H, d), 7.71 (2H, d), 8.42
(2H, br.s).
EXAMPLE 82
l2-(4-Chlorp-phenylV2-f4-flH-pvrazol-4-vn-phenvl]-'propyl}-methvl-amine
82A, Bis-(4-chloro-phenvlVacctic acid methyl ester
(Figure Removed)
Bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-acetic acid (4.33g, 15.4mmol) was suspended in anhydrous
methanol (20mL) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (5 drops) was added. After 1
day the reaction was quenched by the addition of saturated sodium bicarbonate
solution, then the organic solvent was removed in vacua. The residue was
partitioned between ethyl acetate and 50% saturated potassium carbonate solution.
The organic phase was washed with brine, dried (MgSO-t), filtered and concentrated
to give a residue which was purified by column chromatography (SiOj), eluting
with 10% ethyl acetate/petrol, to afford the title compound as a colourless oil (3.57
g, 78%); LCMS (PS-B3) Rt 3.79 min, No lonisation. 'H NMR (CDC13) 8 3.74 (3H,
s), 4.96 (1H, s), 7.20-7.23 (4H, m), 7.28-7.32 (4H, m).
82B, 2.2-Bis-(4-chloro-phenylVpropionic acid.methyl ester
(Figure Removed)
A solution of bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester (1.19g, 4.0mmoi) in
THF (20ml) was cooled to -78°C under nitrogen. A solution of LDA (3.0mL,
6.0mmol, 2M inheptane/THF/ethylbenzene) was added over 5 minutes, then after a
further 20 minutes, iodomethane (0.63 ml, 10.1 mmol) was added. After 4 hours the
reaction was quenched by the addition of saturated ammonium chloride solution
and allowed to warm to room temperature then concentrated in vacua to remove
organic solvents. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate/petrol 1:4 and washed
with saturated ammonium chloride solution then brine, dried (MgSO.0, filtered and
concentrated to give a residue which was purified by column chromatography
(Si02>, eluting with an ethyl acetate/petrol gradient (1% to 2%), to afford the title
compound as a colourless oil (210 mg, 17%); LCMS (PS-B3) Rt 4.01 min, No
lonisation. 1HNMR (CDC13) 8 1.88 (3H, s), 3.73 (3H, s), 7.11-7.14 (4H, m), 7.26-
7.30(4H,m).
82C. 2.2-BiS'4-chloro-phenvl)-propionic acid
(Figure Removed)
A solution of 2,2-bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (210mg,
0.67mmol) in THF/water/methanol (1:1:1,18mL) was stirred at room temperature
for 5 days then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was partitioned between ethyl
acetate and 2N hydrochloric acid, then the organic phase was washed with brine,
dried (MgSO*), filtered and concentrated to give the title compound (186mg, 93%)
as a yellow solid which was used without further purification. LCMS (PS-B3) Rt
2.40 min [M-C02H]~ 249.
82D. 2,2-Bis-(4-chloro-phenvlVN-nle1]ivl-propionamide
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 8D but substituting 3-(4-bromophenyl)-
3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propionic acid for 2^-bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propionic
acid, the title compound was obtained. LCMS (PS-B3) Rt 3.40 min [M+H]+ 308.
82E. f2.2-Bis-(4-chloro-pbenyl)-propyl]-methyl-amine
Ck xrv. „ Cl
By following the procedure described hi Example 8E but substituting 3-(4-Bromophenyl)-
3-(4-chIoro-phenyl)-N-methyl-propionamidefor2,2-Bis-(4-chlorophenyl)-
N-methyl-propionamide, the title compound was obtained. LCMS (FL-A)
R, 2.35 min [M+H]+294
82F. (2-f4-Chloro-t>henvlV2-f4-(lH-pyrazol-4-vn-t)henvn-propvU-methvl-amiiie
[2,2-Bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propyl]-methyl-amine was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1 to give the title compound. LCMS (PS-A3) Rt 6.94 min [M+HJ+ 326.
'HNMR(Me-^3-OD) 5 1.86 (3H, s), 2.77 (3H, s), 3.89 (2H, s), 7.26-7.33 (4H, m),
7.37-7.40 (2H, m), 7.68 (2H, d), 8.35 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 83
l-(4-Chloro-phenvlV2-me^ylamino-l-[4-(lH-pYrazol-4-yl)-phenvl]-ethaaol
By following the procedure described in Example 79A, 79B and 79D but
substituting ethanolamine for methylamine, the title compound was obtained.
LCMS (PS-A3) Rt 5.28 min (M+HJ* 328, [M-HzO+H]* 310. ]H NMR (Me-^-O
8 2.38 (3H, s), 3.34 (2H, s), 7.28-7.31 (2H, m), 7.41-7.46 (4H, m), 7.51-7.54 (2H,
m),7.92(2H,s).
EXAMPLE 84
2-Amino-l-(4-chloro-phenvlVl-[4-flH-Pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl]-etfaanol
84A.2-r2-(4-Chloro-phenvlV2-hvdrQxv-2-f4-iodo-phenvn-etbvl1-isoindole-1.3-
dione
A mixture of 2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-(4-iodo-phenyl)-oxirane* (571mg, 1.60mmol)
and potassium phthalimide (340mg, 1.84mmol) in THF (5mL) and DMSO (2mL)
was heated at 100°C for 20 hours. The mixture was concentrated in vacua, diluted
with ethyl acetate and washed with water and brine (2), dried (MgS04), filtered
and concentrated to give a crude product which was purified by column
chromatography (SiC^), eluting with a gradient of ethyl acetate/petrol (2.5% to
100%) then 10% methanol/dichloromethane to give the title compound (273mg,
34%); LCMS (PS-A2) Rt 3.22 min [M+Hf 504.
* This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 79A
84B.N-{2-(4-Chloro-phenvn-2-hvdroxv-2-[4-nH-pvrazol-4-vn-phenYl1-ethvl}-
phtfaalamic acid
a
2-[2-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-(4-iodo-phenyl)-ethyl]-isoindole-l,3-dione
was reacted with 4-(4,4)5,5-tetramethyl-l,3)2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole
following the procedure set out in Example 1, but using
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium (0) as the catalyst, to obtain the title
compound: LCMS (PS-A2) Rt 2.62 min [M-Hf 460.
84C. 2-Amino-1 -(4-chloro-pb.envlVl -f4-riR-pyrazpl-4-vn-pheuvr|-ethanol
Ck
By following the procedure described in Example 49D but substituting N-(2-{(4-
Chloro-phenyl)-[4- N-{2-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyI]-ethyl}-
phthalamic acid, the title compound was obtained. LCMS (PS-A3) Rt 6.29 min
[M-H2CHH]+ 296. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 3.29-3.38 (2H, m), 7.32 (2H, d), 7.41-
7.46 (4H, m), 7.55 (2H, d), 7.94 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 85
4-r3.4-Dichloro-phenyD-4-[4-(lH'Dvrazol-4-vl')-phenvn-Diperidine
By following the procedure described in Example 14 but substituting chlorobenzene
for 1,2-dichlorobenzene, the title compound was obtained. LCMS (PS-B4) Rt 7.20
min [M+Hf 372. JH NMR (Me-rf3-OD) 8 2.62-2.69 (2H, m), 2.73-2.81 (2H, m),
3.18-3.30 (4H, m), 7.34 (1H, dd), 7.46-7.52 (3H, m), 7.53 (1H, d), 7.72 (2H, d),
8.56 (2H,s).
EXAMPLE 86
4-C3-Chloro-4-methoxv-phenYlV4-f4-(lH-pvrazol-4-vlVphBnvl1-piperidine
N-N
By following the procedure described in Example 14 but substituting chlorobenzene
for 2-cMoroanisole, the title compound was obtained. LCMS (PS-B4) Rt 6.24 min
[M+H]+ 368. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.62-2.75 (4H, m), 3.23 (4H, apparent t), 3.86
(3H, s), 7.06 (1H, d), 7.30 (1H, dd), 7.34 (1H, d), 7.45 (2H, d), 7.69 (2H, d), 8.57
(2H, s).
EXAMPLE 87
4-(4-Chloro-3-fluoro-phenYlV4-f4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenvl]-piperidine
87A. 4-(4-Chloto-3-fluoro-phenyn-4-hydroxy-piperidine-l-carboxvlic acid tertbutyl
(Figure Removed)
A solution of 4-chloro-3-fluorophenyhnagnesium bromide (15ral, 7.5 mmol, 0.5M
in THF) was added, under nitrogen, to 4-oxo-piperidine-l-carboxylic acid tert-butyl
ester (1.02 g, 5.1 mmol). After 24 hours, saturated ammonium chloride solution was
added then the organic solvent was removed in -vacua. The mixture was extracted
with ethyl acetate, then this extract was washed with brine, dried (MgSO4), filtered
and concentrated to afford a residue which was purified by column chromatography
(SiOi), eluting with gradient of ethyl acetate/petrol (0% to 20%) to afford the title
compound (5 1 1 mg, 30%). 'H NMR (Me-tfj-OD) 8 1 .48 (9H5 s), 1 .67 (2H5 br.d),
1.92 (2H, td), 3.16-3.29 (2H, m), 3.99 (2H, br.d), 7.27 (1H, dd), 7.38 (1H, dd), 7.42
87B. 4-(4-Bromo-phenyn-4-f4-chloro-3-fluoro-Dhenvl')-piperiduie
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described hi Example 42B but substituting
chlorobenzene for bromobenzene, the title compound was obtained. LCMS (PSA2)
Rt 2.43 min [M+H]+ 368.
87C. 4-f4-Chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)-4-[4-ClH-pvrazol-4-vlVpheQvn-piperidine
(Figure Removed)
4-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)-piperidine was reacted with 4-
(4,4,5,5-tetrame1hyl-l,3,2-clioxaboroIan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure
set out hi Example 1, but using tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium (0) as the
catalyst, to obtain the title compound. LCMS (PS-A3) Rt 7.11 min [M-HH]+ 356.
'H NMR (Me-rf)-OD) 5 2.62-2,80 (4H, m), 3.18-3.30 (partially overlaps with
solvent, 4H, m), 7.23 (IH, t), 7.34-7.39 (IH, m), 7.22 (IH, dd), 7.30 (IH, dd), 7.43-
7.49 (3H, m), 7.71 (2H, d), 8.55 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 88
4.|4-f4-ClH-Pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl]-piperidin-4-Yn-benzoicacid
88A. 4-(4-carboxv-phenvl')-4-(4-chloro-phenvlVpiperidme-l-carboxvlic acid tertbutvl
ester
NBoc
Cl Cl
Under nitrogen, a solution of 4-(4-bromo-phenyI)-4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidine-lcaiboxylic
acid tert-butyl ester* (888mg, 1 .97 ramol) in THF (5mL) was cooled to
-78°C. A solution of n-butyllithium (1.5 mL, 1.6M in hexanes) was added
dropwise and the mixture maintained at this temperature for 25 minutes. Carbon
dioxide gas (generated from dry ice and dried by passage through a column of
calcium chloride pellets) was bubbled through the anion solution for 80 minutes
then the mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature. The solvents were
removed in vacua then the residue was partitioned between IN hydrochloric acid
and diethyl ether. The organic phase was separated, dried (MgSO-O, filtered and
concentrated. The combined aqueous phases were further extracted with ethyl
acetate, this extract also being dried (MgSO^, filtered, combined with the ethereal
extract and concentrated to afford 4-(4-carboxy-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-
piperidine-l-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester (889mg); LCMS (PS-A2) Rt 3.52 min
[M-'Bu+Hf 360.
* This starting material can be made by the method described in Example 14A
followed by Example 48A
88B.4-f4<:arboxv-t>henylV4-[4-flH-pyrazol"4-yl)-phenyl]-pir)eridiiie-l-carboxvlic
acid tert-butvt ester
NBoc
NBoo
-N
4-(4-Carboxy-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidine-l -carboxylic acid tert-butyl
ester was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3J2-dioxaborolaa-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole
following the procedure set out in Example 1, to obtain the title compound. LCMS
(PS-A2) Rt 2.92 min [M+Hf 448.
88C. 4-(4-f4-flH-Pvrazol-4-vlVphenvl1-piperidin-4-vn-benzoic acid
NBoc
4-(4-Carboxy-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine-l-carboxylicacid
tert-butyl ester (26mg, 0,06rnmol) was dissolved in dioxane (2rnL) and IN
hydrochloric acid (2mL). After 24 hours the mixture was concentrated in vacua and
triturated with diethyl ether to afford the title compound as the dihydrochloride salt
(22mg, 90%); LCMS (PS-A3) Rt 5.22 min [M+H]+ 348. JH NMR (Me-rf3-OD) 8
2.70-2.82 (4H, m), 3.26 (4H, apparent t), 7.46 (2H, d), 7.51 (2H, m), 7.68 (2H, d),
8.00 (2H, d), 8.47 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 89
4-[4-(lH-Pvrazol-4-ylVphenyl]-lT2.^,4.5.6-hexahvdro-[4.4']bipvridinyl
89A.4-(4-Chloro-pheayn-3.4.S.6-tetrahYdro-2H-r4.41bipYridinyl-l-carboxvlicacid
tert-butyl ester
(Figure Removed)
Under nitrogen, a solution of bis-(2-chloro-ethyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester*
(1.54g, 6.36mmol) in toluene (lOmL) was cooled in ice. 4-(4-Chloro-benzyl)-
pyridine (1,30g, 6.36mmol) was added, followed over two minutes by sodium
hexamethyldisilazide solution (lOmL, 20mmo2,2M in THF). The mixture was
stirred at 0°C for 3.5 hours then allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred
for a further 20 hours. Methanol was added then the mixture was concentrated in
vacua. The residue was taken up in ethyl acetate and washed with IN hydrochloric
acid (x3) and brine, dried (MgSCU), filtered and concentrated to afford a residue
which was purified by column chromatography (SiOi), eluting with gradient of 2M
methanolic ammonia in dichloromethane (1% to 5%). A second purification by
column chromatography (SiOi), eluting with 50% ethyl acetate/petrol gave the title
compound (16 mg, 0.7%). LCMS (PS-A2) Rt 2.65 min [M+Hf 373.
* This starting material can be made by the method described in J. Chem. Soc.,
Perkin Trans 1,2000, p3444-3450
89B.4.r4-nH-Pvrazol-4-vlVT)henvn-1.2.3.4.S.6.hexahvdro-r4.4'1bipvridinvL
NBoc
4-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-3,4J5,6-tetrahydro-2H-[4,4l]bipyridinyl-1 -carboxylic acid tertbutyl
ester was reacted with 4-(4,4,5sS-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lHpyrazole
following the procedure set out in Example 1, followed by treatment with
4M HCI in dioxane, to obtain the title compound. LCMS (PS-B4) Rt 4.28 min
[M+HT 305. 'HNMR (Me-d3-OD) 8 2.76 (2H, br.t), 3.01 (2H, br.d), 3.24 (2H,
br.t), 3.39 (2H, br.d), 7.58 (2H, d), 7.76 (2H, d), 8.17 (2H, d), 8.37 (2H, s), 8.82
(2H,d).
EXAMPLE 90
3-3-Chloro-phenv3-r4-flH-pvrazol-4-vn-ohenvl'|-propvIamme
By following the procedure described in Example 8 but substituting 4-
chlorophenylmagnesium bromide for 3-chlorophenyhnagnesium bromide and
methylamine for ammonia the title compound was obtained. LCMS (PS-B3) Rt
2.60 min (M+H]+ 312. JH NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.44 (2H, apparent qd), 2.87 (2H,
dd), 4.14 (IH, t), 7.24 (IH, dt), 7.27-7.33 (2H, m), 7.34 (IH, t), 7.42 (2H, d), 7.68
(2H, d), 8.58 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 91
2-Methvlamino-l-('4-nitro-phenyl')-l-4-('lH-Pvrazol-4-vlVhenl-etfaanol
By following the procedure described in Example 83 but substituting (4-chlorophenyl)-(
4-iodo-phenyl)-methanonefor(4-Bromo-phenyl)-(4-nitro-phenyl)-
methanone, the title compound was obtained. LCMS (PS-A) Rt 1.79 [M+Hf 339.
'HNMR (Me-dj-OD) 5 8.27 (2H, d), 7.98 (2H, s), 7.80 (2H, d), 7.65 (2H, d), 7.52
(2H, d), 4.00 (2H, dd), 2.73 (3H, s) - CH(OH) signal presumed to be under water
peak.
EXAMPLE 92
iloro-4-methoxY-phenvlV2-r4-(lH-pyrazol-4-vn-phenyn-ethvlamine
I-N
By following the procedure described in Example 87B and Example 42C but
replacing l-(4-bromo-phenyl)-2-methylamino-ethanol with 2-amino-l-(4-bromophenyl)-
ethanol and chlorobenzene with 2-chloroanisole, the title compound was
obtained. LCMS (PS-B3) Rt 2.55 [M+Hf 328.20. 'HMMR (Me-rf3-OD) 6 3.65-
3.70 (2H, d), 3.90 (3H, s), 4.30-4.35 (1H, t), 7.05-7.10 (1H, d), 7.30-7.35 (1H, d),
7.40 (1H, s), 7.45-7.50 (2H, d), 7.70-7.75 (2H, d), 8.60 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 93
2-(4-Chloro-phenylV2-fluQro-2-f4-('lH-pvrazot-4-ylVphenvl]-ethvIamin.e
93A.2.2-Bis-(4-chloro-phenvlV2-fluoro-ethvlamine
2-Amino-l,l-bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethanol (293 mg, 1.04 aunol) was dissolved in
pyridine-HF (2 ml) with coolhig. After 24 hours the mixture was diluted into IN
sodium hydroxide solution and extracted with DCM (X3). Each extract was dried
(MgSO,)) and filtered before being combined and concentrated to give a residue
which was purified by column chromatography (SiOs), eluting with 0.5%
triethylamine in ethyl acetate to afford the title compound (192 mg, 65%); LCMS
(PS-B3) R, 3.34 min [M-F~f 266. 'H NMR (DMSCW6) 5 3.41 (2H, d), 7.39-7.46
(8H,m).
93B. 2-f4-Chloro-phenvlV2-fluoro-2-[4-(lH-Pvrazol-4-ylVpl]
(Figure Removed)
2,2-Bis-(4-chloio-phenyl)-2-fluoro-ethylamine was reacted with 4-(4,4,5,5-
tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole following the procedure set out
in Example 1 except that heating was carried out at 100 °C for 5 minutes using
300W power in a CEM microwave, to obtain the title compound. LCMS (PS-B4)
Rt 6.69 min [M-FT 296. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 4.04 (2H, d), 7.47-7.55 (6H, m),
7.77 (2H, d), 8.41 (2H, d).
EXAMPLE 94
3-(3.4-Dicbloro-phenv-3-r6-flH-pvrazol-4-vlVpvridni-3-vn-propvlamine
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 60 but replacing 6-chloronicotinonitrile
with 6-chloro-pyridinc-3-carbaldehyde and replacing 3-methyl-ltrityl-
lH-pyrazole-4~boronic acid with l-trityl-lH-pyrazole-4-boronic acid, and
then following the procedure described in Example 8, the title compound could be
obtained.
EXAMPLE 95
2-(4-Chloro-3-fluorQ-phenvD-2-f4-nH-pvra2ol-4-vn-phenvn-ethvlamine
By following the procedure described hi Example 87, but replacing 4-oxopiperidine-
1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester with (2-oxo-ethyl)-carbarnic acid tertbutyl
ester, the title compound could be obtained.
EXAMPLE 96
4-("2-Chloro-3-fluoro-phenvn-4-f4-(lH-Pvrazol-4-Yl1-Dhenvn-piperidine
By following the procedure described in Example 14, but replacing chlorobenzene
with l-chloro-2-fluorobenzene, the title compound can be obtained.
EXAMPLE 97
l.|f3.4-Dichloro-phenvl')-[4-{lH-pvra2ol-4-yll-phenvll-metfc
97 A. ('4-Chloro-phenylX3-4'dichloroj-phenvD-methanol
3H
Commercially available chlorophenyl magnesium bromide and 3,4-
dichlorobenzaldehyde can be reacted together according to the method described in
J. Medicinal Chem., (2000), 43(21), 3878-3894 to give the title compound.
97B. 1.2-Dichloro-4-[chloro-(4-chloro-phenyl>mettivlJ-beozene
(Figure Removed)
The product of Example 97 A can be reacted with SOaCb according to the method
described in Organic Letters, (2003), 5(8), 1167-1169 to give the title compound.
97C. l-(f3.4-Dichloro-phenylV[4-(lH-pvrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methvl)-DipeTa23tie
(Figure Removed)
The title compound may be prepared from the compound of Example 97C by using
the method and conditions described in Zhongguo Yaowu Huaxue Zazhi (2002),
12(3), 125-129.
EXAMPLE 98
2-(3.4-DichlorQ-phenyD-2-[4-flH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenvl]-ethylamine
(Figure Removed)
By following the procedure described in Example 42 but, in Example 42B,
replacing chlorobenzene with 1,2-dichloro-benzene, the title compound can be
obtained
EXAMPLE 99
{2-(;3-Chloro-4-metfaoxY-phenylV2-[4^1H-pyrazol-4-ylVphenvl1-ethvU-methylamine
By following the procedure described in Example 42 but, in step 42B, substituting
2-chloroanisole for chlorobenzene, the title compound was obtained. LC/MS: (PSA2)
Rt 2.03 [M+Hf 342. 'H NMR (Me-^-OD) 8 2.45 (3H, s), 3.22 (2H, d), 3.85
(3H, s), 4.15 (1H, t), 7.04 (1H, d), 7.33 (1H, d), 7.27-7.34 (3H, m), 7.55 (2H, d),
7.92 (2H, s).
EXAMPLE 100
4-l4-r2-Azetidin-l-vl-l-f4-chIoro-phenoxv')-ethvl1-phenvU-lH-pvrazole
By following the procedure described in Example 42A, but replacing methylamine
with azetidine and following the procedure in Example 45, the title compound
could be obtained
3-f3-Chlorp-4-methoxY-phenvl')-3-f4-flH-pvrazol-4-vI)-phenvl]-propvlamine
By following the procedure described in Example 61, but replacing imidazole with
potassium pbihalimide in step 61A and replacing chlorobenzene with l-chloro-2-
methoxy-benzene in 61B, and then removing the phthaloyl protecting group under
the conditions set out in Examples 84B and 84C, the title compound may be
prepared.
EXAMPLE 102
{3-r3-Chloro-4-methoxy-phenylV3-f4-flH-pvrazol-4-vlVphenvn-propvU-methvlamtne
l-N
By following the procedure described in Example 61, but substituting imidazole
with methylamine in Example 61A and substituting chlorobenzene with l-chloro-2-
methoxy-benzene hi Example 6 IB, the title compound may be obtained.
EXAMPLE 103
l-[(3-Chloro-4-methoxv-phenvn-(4-chloro-phenylVmethvI1-piperazine
103A. r3-Chloro-4-methoxy-pbenyD-r4-chloro-phenvl)-methanol
The title compound can be prepared using the method of Example 97 A but
replacing 3,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde with 3-chloro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde.
103B, 2-Chloro-4-rchloro-(4-chloro-phenvlVmethvn- 1-methoxv-benzene
The hydroxy compound of Example 103A can be converted into the title chloro
compound by following the method of Example 97B.
103C. l-ferazine
The title compound can be prepared from the product of Example 103B by
following the method of Example 97C.
EXAMPLE 104
C-f4-Chloro-phenvn-C-r4-riH-Pvrazol-4-vn-ohenvn-methvlamine
Ck
By following the procedure described in Example 1 but substituting 2-(4-
chlorophenyI)-2-phenylethylamine hydrochloride with C,C-bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-
methylamine, the title compound could be obtained.
EXAMPLE 105
2-r4-(3-methvklH-pyrazol-4-vn-phenvn-ethvU-methvIaiaine
lQ5A.2-f4-Chloro-phenvlVN-methvl-2-f4-r3-methvl-l-tritvl-IH-pvrazoI-4-vIV
phenyl]-acetamide
HO^.OH ^^y^NHMe
2,2-Bis-(4-chloro-phenyl)-N-methyl-acetamide was prepared by the reaction of the
commercially available corresponding carboxylic acid with methylamine using the
method of Example 2 la. The N-methyl-acetamide compound was then converted to
the title compound by the method described in Example 1.
LCMS (PS-B3) Rt 4.21 min; m/z [M-fET 582.
lQ5B.2-f4-Chloro-phenvn-N-methvl-2-r4-(3-methvl-lH-pvrazot.4-vIVphenvnacetamide
Cl-^f^ „ C'-
NNHMe "^>^"NHMe
The trityl-protected compound of example 104A was deprotected by the method
described in example 60D to give the title compound.
LCMS (PS-B3) Rt 2.41 min; m/z tM+H]+ 340. 'HNMR (methanol-d*) 8 2.40 (3H,
a), 2.78 (3H, g), 4.95 (1H, s), 7.29-7.34 (6H, m), 7.41 (2H, d), 7.69 (1H, s).
105C. {2-f4-Chloro-p}ienY)V2-[4-f3-methvl-lH-pvrazol-4-yl)-phcnvl]-ethvt}-
methyl-amice
(Figure Removed)
Following the procedure described in example 20B gave the title compound.
LCMS (PS-B3) Rt 2.80 min; m/z [M+H]+ 326.1H NMR (methanol-d,) 5 2.52 (3H,
s), 2.75 (3H, s), 3.80 (2H, d), 4.46 (1H, t), 7.41 (4H, s), 7.49 (2H, d), 7.54 (2H, d),
8.24 (lH,s).
BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY
EXAMPLE 106
Measurement of PKA Kinase Inhibitory Activity (IC^)
Compounds of the invention can be tested for PK inhibitory activity using the PKA
catalytic domain from Upstate Biotechnology (#14-440) and the 9 residue PKA
specific peptide (GRTGRRNSI), also from Upstate Biotechnology (#12-257), as the
substrate. A final concentration of 1 nM enzyme is used in a buffer that includes 20
mM MOPS pH 7.2,40 [M ATP/Y33P-ATP and 5 nM substrate. Compounds are
added in dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO) solution to a final DMSO concentration of
2.5%. The reaction is allowed to proceed for 20 minutes before addition of excess
orthophosphoric acid to quench activity. Unincorporated y33P-ATP is then
separated from phosphorylated proteins on a Millipore MAPH filter plate. The
plates are washed, scintillant is added and the plates are then subjected to counting
on a Packard Topcount.
(Figure Removed)
The % inhibition, of the PKA activity is calculated and plotted in order to determine
the concentration of test compound required to inhibit 50% of the PKB activity
dCso).
The compounds of Examples 1,4,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,52,54,59,63,66, 67,
73,78,79,81, 82,83, 84,85,86 and 90 have IC50 values of less than luM whereas
the compounds of Examples 5,7 and 80 have ICjo values of less than 15uM.
EXAMPLE 107
Measurement of PKB Kinase Inhibitory Actiyitv (TCgfl)
The inhibition of protein kinase B (PKB) activity by compounds can be determined
determined essentially as described by Andjelkovic etal. (Mol. Cell. Biol. 19,
5061-5072 (1999)) but using a fusion protein described as PKB-PIF and described
in full by Yang et al (Nature Structural Biology 9,940 - 944 (2002)). The protein
is purified and activated with PDK1 as described by Yang et al. The peptide
AKTide-2T (H-A-R-K-R-E-R-T-Y-S-F-G-H-H-A-OH) obtained from Calbiochem
(#123900) is used as a substrate. A final concentration of 0.6 nM enzyme is used in
a buffer that includes 20 mM MOPS pH 7.2,30 uM ATP/y33P-ATP and 25 uM
substrate. Compounds are added in DMSO solution to a final DMSO concentration
of 2.5%. The reaction is allowed to proceed for 20 minutes before addition of
excess orthophosphoric acid to quench activity. The reaction mixture is transferred
to a phosphocellulose filter plate where the peptide binds and the unused ATP is
washed away. After washing, scintillant is added and the incorporated activity
measured by scintillation counting.
The % inhibition of the PKB activity is calculated and plotted in order to determine
the concentration of test compound required to inhibit 50% of the PKB activity
(ICso).
Following the protocol described above, the ICso values of the compounds of
Examples 1,4,8-10,12-17,20-23,25-31,33-35,43,44,46,47,49-52,54,56,57,
59,61,63,65,66,69,71-73,76-79,81-87,90,91,94 and 104 have been found to
be less than 1 uM whilst the compounds of Examples 2,3,5, 6,7,11,18,19,24,
32,36,45,48, 53,55,58,60,64,67,68,75,80 and 89 each have IC50 values of less
than 5 uM, and the compounds of Examples 40,41,62 and 70 each have IC50
values of less than 50 uM
PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS
EXAMPLE 108
(\) Tablet Formulation
A tablet composition containing a compound of the formula (I) is prepared by
mixing 50 mg of the compound with 197mg of lactose (BP) as diluent, and 3 mg
magnesium stearate as a lubricant and compressing to form a tablet in known
manner.
(ii) Capsule Formulation
A capsule formulation is prepared by mixing lOOmg of a compound of the formula
(I) with lOOmg lactose and filling the resulting mixture into standard opaque hard
gelatin capsules.
(iii) Iniectable Formulation I
A parenteral composition for administration by injection can be prepared by
dissolving a compound of the formula (I) (e.g. in a salt form) in water containing
10% propylene glycol to give a concentration of active compound of 1.5 % by
weight. The solution is then sterilised by filtration, filled into an ampoule and
sealed.
fly) Injectable FormulatigaJI
A parenteral composition for injection is prepared by dissolving in water a
compound of the formula (I) (e.g. in salt form) (2 mg/ml) and mannitol (50 mg/ml),
sterile filtering the solution and filling into scalable 1 ml vials or ampoules.
(frA Subcutaneous Injection Formulation
A composition for sub-cutaneous administration is prepared by mixing a compound
of the formula (I) with pharmaceutical grade corn oil to give a concentration of 5
mg/ml. The composition is sterilised and filled into a suitable container.
Equivalents
The foregoing examples are presented for the purpose of illustrating the invention
and should not be construed as imposing any limitation on the scope of the
invention. It will readily be apparent that numerous modifications and alterations
may be made to the specific embodiments of the invention described above and
illustrated in the examples without departing from the principles underlying the
invention. All such modifications and alterations are intended to be embraced by
this application.




We claim:
1. A substituted pyrazole compound of the formula (I):
(Formula Removed)
or a salt, solvate, tautomer or N-oxide thereof;
wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the linker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from oxo, fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group and provided that the oxo group when present is located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group;
E is a phenyl or pyridyl group;
R1 is selected from phenyl, naphthyl, thienyl, furan, pyrimidine and pyridine, each of which is unsubstituted or bears one or more substituents selected from hydroxy; C1-4 acyloxy; fluorine; chlorine; bromine; trifluoromethyl; cyano; CONH2; nitro; C1-4 hydrocarbyloxy and C1-4 hydrocarbyl each optionally substituted by C1-2 alkoxy, carboxy or hydroxy; C1-4 acylamino; benzoylamino; pyrrolidinocarbonyl; piperidinocarbonyl; morpholinocarbonyl; piperazinocarbonyl; five and six membered heteroaryl and heteroaryloxy groups containing one or two heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; phenyl; phenyl-C1-4 alkyl; phenyl-C1-4 alkoxy; heteroaryl-C1-4 alkyl; heteroaryl-C1-4 alkoxy and phenoxy, wherein the heteroaryl, heteroaryloxy,
phenyl, phenyl-C1-4 alkyl, phenyl-C1-4 alkoxy, heteroaryl-C1-4 alkyl, heteroaryl-C1-4 alkoxy and phenoxy groups are each optionally substituted with 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C1-2 acyloxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, cyano, CONH2, C1-2 hydrocarbyloxy and C1-2 hydrocarbyl each optionally substituted by methoxy or hydroxy;
R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4 hydrocarbyl and C1-4 acyl wherein the hydrocarbyl and acyl moieties are optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from fluorine, hydroxy, amino, methylamino, dimethylamino and methoxy;
or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a cyclic group selected from an imidazole group and a saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally containing a second heteroatom ring member selected from O and N;
or one of R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached and one or more atoms from the linker group A form a saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally containing a second heteroatom ring member selected from O and N;
or NR2 R3 and the carbon atom of linker group A to which it is attached together form a cyano group;
R4 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and
R5 is selected from hydrogen, methyl and cyano.
2. A compound as claimed in claim 1 of the formula (Ia):
(Formula Removed)
or a salt, solvate, tautomer or N-oxide thereof;
wherein A, E, R1, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1; and
IT and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4 hydrocarbyl and C1-4 acyl;
or R and R together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally containing a second heteroatom ring member selected from O and N;
or one of R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached and one or more atoms from the linker group A form a saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members and optionally containing a second heteroatom ring member selected from O and N; or NR2R3 and the carbon atom of linker group A to which it is attached together form a cyano group.
3. A compound as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the linker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group.
4. A compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
(i) the linker group A has a maximum chain length of 3 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3; and/or
(ii) the linker group A has a maximum chain length of 3 atoms extending between E and NR2R3; and/or
(iii) the linker group A has a chain length of 2 or 3 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a chain length of 2 or 3 atoms extending between E and NR2R3; and/or
(iv) the linker group atom linked directly to the group E is a carbon atom and the linker group A has an all-carbon skeleton.
5. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the portion R1-A-NR2R3 of the compound is represented by the formula R1-(G)k-(CH2)m-W-Ob-(CH2)n-(CR6R7)p-NR2R3 wherein G is NH, NMe or O; W is attached to the group E and is selected from (CH2)rCR20, (CH2)rN and (NH)rCH; b is 0 or 1, j is 0 or 1, k is 0 or 1, m is 0 or 1, n is 0, 1, 2, or 3 and p is 0 or 1; the sum of b and k is 0 or 1; the sum of j, k, m, n and p does not exceed 4; R6 and R7 are the same or different and are selected from methyl and ethyl, or CR6R7 forms a cyclopropyl group; and R20 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy and fluorine.
6. A compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the moiety R'-A-NR2R3 is represented by the formula R1-(G)k-(CH2)m-X-(CH2)n-(CR6R7)p-NR2R3 wherein G is NH, NMe or O; X is attached to the group E and is selected from (CH2)j-CH, (CH2)rN and (NH)j-CH; j is 0 or 1, k is 0 or 1, m is 0 or 1, n is 0, 1, 2, or 3 and p is 0 or 1, and the sum of j, k, m, n and p does not exceed 4; and R6 and R7 are the same or different and are selected from methyl and ethyl, or CR6R7 forms a cyclopropyl group.
7. A compound as claimed in claim 6 wherein (i) k is 0, m is 0 or 1, n is 0, 1,2 or 3 and p is 0; or (ii) k is 0, m is 0 or 1, n is 0, 1 or 2 and p is 1.
8. A compound as claimed in claim 6 wherein (i) X is (CH2)j-CH, k is 1, m is 0, n is 0, 1,2 or 3 and p is 0; or (ii) X is (CH2)j-CH, k is 1, m is 0, n is 0, 1 or 2 and p is 1.
9. A compound as claimed in claim 6 or claim 8 wherein (i) j is 0; or (ii) j is 1; or (iii) CR6R7 is C(CH3)2.
10. A compound as claimed in claim 6 wherein the portion R1 -A-NR R3 of the
compound is represented by the formula R1-X-(CH2)n-NR2R3 where X is
attached to the group E and is a group CH, and n is 2.
11. A compound as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the group
A and the pyrazole group are attached to the group E in a meta or para relative
orientation; i.e. A and the pyrazole group are not attached to adjacent ring members of the group E.
12. A compound as claimed in claim 11 having the formula (IV):
(Formula Removed)
wherein z is 0, 1 or 2, R20 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy and fluorine, provided that when z is 0, R20 is other than hydroxy.
13. A compound as claimed in claim 11 having the formula (V):
(Formula Removed)
14. A compound as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the group R1 has one or two substituents selected from fluorine, chlorine, trifluoromethyl, methyl and methoxy.
15. A compound as claimed in any preceding claim wherein R1 is a mono-chlorophenyl or dichlorophenyl group.
16. A compound as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein:
(a) R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4 hydrocarbyl and C1-4 acyl; or
(b) R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen and methyl; or
(c) R2 and R3 are both hydrogen.

17. A compound as claimed in claim 1 having a molecular weight no greater than 1000, or less than 750, or less than 700, or less than 650, or less than 600, or less than 550, or less than 525, or less than 500.
18. A compound of the formula (I) which is selected from the group consisting of:
2-phenyl-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
3-phenyl-2-[3-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propionitrile;
2-[4-(3,5-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-2-phenyl-ethylamine;
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
2-[3-(3,5-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-l-phenyl-ethylamine;
3-phenyl-2-[3-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
3-phenyl-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
{3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amine;
{3-(3,4-difluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-
amine;
{3-(3-chloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amine;
3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;
3-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
3-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-l-methyl-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-phenyl-4-[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-[4-(3,5-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-4-phenyl-piperidine;
dimethyl-{3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-3-pyridin-2-yl-propyl}-amine;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-dimethyl-amine;
{2-(4-chIoro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine (R);
{2-(4-chloro-phenyI)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine(S); 4-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-morpholine; 4- {4-[ 1 -(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-pyrrolidin-1 -yl-ethy l]-phenyl} -1 H-pyrazole; {2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-isopropyl-amine; dimethyl- {2-phenyl-2-[4-( 1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl} -amine; {2,2-bis-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-dimethyl-amine; {2,2-bis-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine; 2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine(R); 2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine(S); 2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-acetamide; 1 - {2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-( 1 H-pyrazoI-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl} -piperazine; l-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-piperidine; 4- {4-[2-azetidin-1 -yl-1 -(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-phenyl} -1 H-pyrazole; 1 -phenyl-2-[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine; 2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-N-methyl-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-acetamide; N-methyl-2,2-bis-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-acetamide; {2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine; {2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-ethyl-amine; 4- {4-[ 1 -(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-imidazol-1 -yl-ethyl]-phenyl} -1 H-pyrazole; methyl-{2-(4-phenoxy-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-amine; {2-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine; methyl-{2-[4-(pyrazin-2-yloxy)-phenyl]-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyI]-ethyl}-amine;
methyl-{2-phenoxy-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-amine; 2-{(4-chloro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methoxy}-ethylamine; 4-{4-[l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-pyrrolidin-l-yl-propyl]-phenyl}-l H-pyrazole; 4-{4-[3-azetidin-l-yl-l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-propyl]-phenyl}-l H-pyrazole; methyl-{3-naphthalen-2-yl-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-amine; dimethyl-(4- {3-methylamino-1 -[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl} -phenyl-amine;
{3-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amine; 4-{4-[4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperidin-4-yl]-phenyl}-lH-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile; 3-(4-phenoxy-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
l-{(4-chloro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl}-piperazine;
1 -methyl-4- {phenyl-[4-( 1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl} -[ 1,4]diazepane;
{3-(3-chloro-phenoxy)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyI-amine;
methyl-{2-phenyl-2-[6-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]-ethyl}-amine;
4-{4-[l-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-imidazol-l-yl-propyl]-phenyl}-lH-pyrazole;
4-[4-(3-imidazol-1 -yl-1 -phenoxy-propyl)-phenyl]-1H-pyrazole;
4-{4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl} -phenol;
l-{(4-chloro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl}-piperazine;
{2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine;
{2-(3-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine;
4-[4-(2-methoxy-ethoxy)-phenyl]-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-[4-(3-methoxy-propoxy)-phenyl]-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyI]-piperidine;
3-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;
2-(4-{2-methylamino-l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-phenoxy)-
isonicotinamide;
{2-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-methyl-amine;
3- {2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamino} -propan-1 -
ol;
2-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamino}-ethanol;
3-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamino}-propan-l-
ol;
2-{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamino}-ethanol;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-
cyclopropylmethyl-amine;
methyl-[2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-2-(4-pyridin-3-yl-phenyl)-ethyl]-
amine;
4-{3-methylamino-l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-phenol;
3-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-4-[4-(3-methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-morpholine;
(4-{4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid;
(4-{4-[4-(1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl} -phenoxy)-acetic acid,
methyl ester;
4- {4-[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl} -benzonitrile;
{2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propyl}-methyl-amine;
l-(4-chIoro-phenyl)-2-methylamino-l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yI)-phenyl]-ethanol;
2-am ino-1 -(4-chloro-phenyl)-1 -[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethanol;
4-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyI)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-(4-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yI)-phenyl]-piperidine;
4-{4-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-benzoic acid;
4-[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-[4,4']bipyridinyl;
3-(3-chIoro-phenyI)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
2-methylamino-1 -(4-nitro-phenyl)-1 -[4-(l H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethanol;
2-(3-chIoro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
2-(4-chloro-phenyI)-2-fluoro-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
3-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-3-[6-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]-propylamine;
2-(4-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
4-(2-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)-4-[4-(lH-pyrazoI-4-yl)-phenyl]-piperidine;
l-{(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl}-piperazine;
2-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-2-[4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethylamine;
{2-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-2-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-
methyl-amine;
4- {4-[2-azetidin-1 -y 1-1 -(4-ch loro-phenoxy)-ethyl] -phenyl} -1 H-pyrazole;
3-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-3-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-propylamine;
{3 -(3 -chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-3 -[4-( 1 H-pyrazol-4-yI)-phenyl]-propyl} -
methyl-amine;
l-{(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-[4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methyl}-piperazine;
and
C-(4-chloro-phenyI)-C-[4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenyl]-methylamine;
and salts, solvates, tautomers and N-oxides thereof.
19. A compound according to claim 18 which is 2-amino-1 -(4-chloro-phenyl)-1-[4-( 1 H-pyrazoI-4-yl)-phenyl]-ethanol.
20. A compound as claimed in claim 19 in the form of a salt.
21. A compound as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in the form of a salt, solvate, ester or N-oxide.
22. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a novel compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 21 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
23. A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 21, which process comprisesthe reaction of a compound of the formula (X) with a compound of the formula (XI) or an N-protected derivative thereof:
(Formula Removed)
wherein A, E, and R1 to R5 are as defined in any one of the preceding claims, one of the groups X and Y is selected from chlorine, bromine, iodine and trifluoromethanesulphonate, and the other one of the groups X and Y is a boronate residue in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a base; and optionally the conversion of one compound of the formula (I) into another compound of the formula (I).
24. A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I) as claimed in
any one of claims 1 to 21, which process comprises the reductive amination of
a compound of the formula (XXXVI):
(Formula Removed)
with HNR2R3 in the presence of a reducing agent; and optionally the conversion of one compound of the formula (I) into another compound of the formula (I).
25. A compound of the formula (I) as claimed in claim 1 and having one or more chiral centres, wherein at least 95% of the compound is present as a single optical isomer.

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Patent Number 252982
Indian Patent Application Number 3429/DELNP/2006
PG Journal Number 24/2012
Publication Date 15-Jun-2012
Grant Date 13-Jun-2012
Date of Filing 14-Jun-2006
Name of Patentee THE INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH: ROYAL CANCER HOSPITAL
Applicant Address 123 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON SW7 3RP, UK
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 BERDINI VALERIO 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
2 SAXTY GORDON 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CMABRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
3 SAXTY GORDON 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CMABRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
4 VERDONK MARINUS LEENDERT 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CMABRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
5 WOODHEAD STEVEN JOHN 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CMABRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
6 SORE HANNAH FIONA 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CMABRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
7 WALKER, DAVID WINTER 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CMABRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
8 DOWNHAM ROBERT 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CMABRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
9 CARR ROBIN ARTHUR ELLIS 436 CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK, MILTON ROAD, CMABRIDGE CB4 0QA, UK
10 WYATT PAUL GRAHAM DIVISION OF BIOLOGICA CHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE, DOW STREET, DUNDEE DD1 5EH, UK
11 BOYLE ROBERT GEORGE 30 CATHARINE STREET, CAMBRIDGE CB1 3 AW, UK
12 COLLINS IAN CANCER RESEARCH UK, 15 COTSWOLD ROAD, SUTTON SM2 5NG,UK
PCT International Classification Number C07D 231/12
PCT International Application Number PCT/GB.2004/005464
PCT International Filing date 2004-12-23
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 0329617.5 2003-12-23 U.K.
2 60/532,199 2003-12-23 U.K.
3 60/577,843 2004-06-08 U.K.