Title of Invention	PYRIMIDINYL-PIPERAZINES USEFUL AS D3/D2 RECEPTOR LIGANDS
Abstract	The present invention relates to new dopamine D3 and D2 ligands of formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and Q are as described herein, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the same, to compositions containing the same and to their use in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions which requires modulation of dopamine receptors.

Title of Invention

PYRIMIDINYL-PIPERAZINES USEFUL AS D3/D2 RECEPTOR LIGANDS

Abstract

The present invention relates to new dopamine D3 and D2 ligands of formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and Q are as described herein, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the same, to compositions containing the same and to their use in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions which requires modulation of dopamine receptors.

Full Text	FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to new dopamine D3 and D2 receptor subtype preferring ligands of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the same, to compositions containing the same and to their use in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions which requires modulation of dopamine receptors. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Cyclohexane derivatives that are useful as therapeutics for the treatment of pain are described in International Patent Publication No. WO 99/67206. Compounds containing a cyclohexane, pyrimidine and piperazine ring are described in European Patent No. EP 431,580 and U.S. Patent No. 4,957,921. These compounds act as central nervous system agents and dopaminergic agents, respectively. These compounds, however, do not contain an alkyl-amino group in the 2-position of the pyrimidine ring. Dopamine D3 receptor modulator compounds containing a pyrimidine and piperazine ring are described in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2004/259882. These compounds do not, however, contain a cyclohexane ring. 2-Amino-6-chloro-4-(N-methylpiperazino)pyrimidines as inhibitors of spiroperidol binding are described in, e.g., J. Med. Chem., 25, 1459, (1982). SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Surprisingly, it has been found that in contrast to the compounds described above, the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention have high or very high affinity for dopamine D3 receptors, and moderate to high affinity for dopamine D2 receptors always in such a combination that the D3 affinity is 5 to 50 fold higher than the D2 affinity. In addition, the compounds of the present invention show even higher selectivity over other receptors. For example, these compounds do not show affinity for alpha-1 adrenoceptors, i.e., their inhibitor constants (Ki) are higher or much higher than 1000 nM. The dual {i.e. D3 and D2) receptor functional antagonism coupled in the above mentioned particular proportion is especially important as it allows the simultaneous manifestation of the beneficial modulation of both D3 and D2 receptors, however, without the appearance of the known disadvantages of each individual receptor action. The compounds of formula (I) will be referred to in this application as "D3/D2 ligands". The present invention relates to new piperazine derivatives of formula (I): wherein Q represents C1-4alkyl, -NR R , phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1- pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group; R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl; R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl; R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof, to processes for preparing the same, to pharmacological compositions containing the same and to their use in the treatment and/or prevention of pathological conditions which require the modulation of dopamine receptors, such as, but not limited to, psychoses {e.g. schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorders), drug (e.g. alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, opioids) abuse, cognitive impairment accompanying schizophrenia, mild-to-moderate cognitive deficits, dementia, psychotic states associated with dementia, eating disorders (e.g. bulimia nervosa, etc.), attention deficit disorders, hyperactivity disorders, psychotic depression, mania, bipolar disorder, paranoid and delusional disorders, dyskinetic disorders (e.g. Parkinson's disease, neuroleptic induced parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia), depression and depressive states, anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunctions (eg. erectile dysfunctions), sleep disorders, emesis, aggression, autism and pain. The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (III): wherein R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, and R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR R , phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1- pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group; R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl; R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl; R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. The term "optionally substituted phenyl" as used herein means a phenyl group which can be substituted in any position by one or more halogen, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl and/or cyano group, or combinations thereof. The present invention also relates to salts of compounds of formula (I) formed with acids. Both organic and inorganic acids can be used for the formation of acid addition salts. Suitable inorganic acids include, but are not limited to, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid. Representatives of monovalent organic acids include, but are not limited to, formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, and different butyric acids, valeric acids and capric acids. Representatives of bivalent organic acids include, but are not limited to, oxalic acid, malonic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid and succinic acid. Other organic acids can also be used, such as hydroxy acids, for example, citric acid, tartaric acid, or aromatic carboxylic acids, for example, benzoic acid or salicylic acid, as well as aliphatic and aromatic sulfonic acids, for example, methanesulfonic acid, naphtalenesulfonic acid and p- toluenesulfonic acid. A preferred group of acid addition salts are those in which the acid component itself is physiologically acceptable and does not have a therapeutic effect in the applied dose and/or it does not have unfavourable influence on the effect of the active ingredient. These acid addition salts are pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. Acid addition salts which are not pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts can be advantageous in the purification and isolation of the desired compounds of formula (I), and are therefore also included within the scope of the present invention. Solvates and/or hydrates of compounds of formula (I), as well as solvates and/or hydrates of salts of compounds of formula (I) are also included within the scope of the present invention. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that compounds of Formula I can exist in different tautomeric and geometrical isomeric forms. For example, the compounds of formula (I) exist in the form of cis and trans isomers with respect to the configuration of the cyclohexane ring. The compounds of present invention are preferably in the trans configuration. In addition, certain compounds of formula (I) can exist as stereoisomers and diastereomers. All of these compounds, including cis isomers, trans isomers, diastereomic mixtures, racemates, nonracemic mixtures of enantiomers, substantially pure, and pure enantiomers, are within the scope of the present invention. Substantially pure enantiomers contain no more than 5% w/w of the corresponding opposite enantiomer, preferably no more than 2%, most preferably no more than 1%. The optical isomers can be obtained by resolution of the racenmic nnixtures according to conventional processes, for example, by the formation of diastereoisomeric salts using an optically active acid or base or formation of covalent diastereomers. Examples of appropriate acids are tartaric, diacetyltartaric, dibenzoyltartaric, ditoluoyltartaric and camphorsulfonic acid. Mixtures of diastereoisomers can be separated into their individual diastereomers on the basis of their physical and/or chemical differences by methods known to those skilled in the art, for example, by chromatography or fractional crystallization. The optically active bases or acids are then liberated from the separated diastereomeric salts. A different process for separation of optical isomers involves the use of chiral chromatography (e.g., chiral HPLC columns), with or without conventional derivation, optimally chosen to maximize the separation of the enantiomers. Suitable chiral HPLC columns are manufactured by Diacel, e.g., Chiracel OD and Chiracel OJ among many others, all routinely selectable. Enzymatic separations, with or without derivitization, are also useful. The optically active compounds of formulas (I) can likewise be obtained by utilizing optically active starting materials in chiral synthesis processes under reaction conditions which do not cause racemization. One of ordinary skill in the art will also recognize that some of the compounds of formula (I) can exist in different polymorphic forms. As known in the art, polymorphism is an ability of a compound to crystallize as more than one distinct crystalline or "polymorphic" species. A polymorph is a solid crystalline phase of a compound with at least two different arrangements or polymorphic forms of that compound molecule in the solid state. Polymorphic forms of any given compound are defined by the same chemical formula or composition and are as distinct in chemical structure as crystalline structures of two different chemical compounds. As used herein in the present specification and claims a "compound of formula (I)" will be deemed to encompass both the free base and salts, e.g., pharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof. In certain embodiments, preferred compounds of the invention are those compounds of formula (I) wherein Q represents C1-4 alkyl, NR3R4 or 4-morpholinyi group, R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group; R3 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R4 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. In a further embodiment, the compound of formula (I) is selected from: trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]- cyclohexyl}-acetamide, trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-urea trans-morpholine-4-carboxylicacid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4- yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide, trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-urea, trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-acetamide, trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-acetamide, trans-morpholine-4-carboxylic acid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin- 4-yl)-piperazin-1 -yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide. trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl-1,1-dimethyl-urea, trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-amino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl}-1,1 -dimethyl-urea, trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-3-ethyl-urea, trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl-propionamide, trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-acetamide, trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-3-methyl-urea, trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-benzamide, trans-3-bromo-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1- yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-benzamide, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. In another embodiment, the present invention includes compounds of formula (III): wherein R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, and R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group. In a further embodiment, the compound of formula (III) is selected from: trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro- pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine, trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro- pyrimidin-2-yl)-dimethyl-amine, trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro- pyrimidin-2-yl)-ethyl-amine, trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro- pyrimidin-2-yl)-amine. Synthetic Processes The present invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of formula (I). In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a process (Method A) for preparing compounds of formula (I) wherein Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4, phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1- pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group, R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, R4represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, and R5represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; said process involving reacting an acid- or carbamoylchoride of formula (II): wherein Q is as described above; with an amine of formula (III): (III) wherein R1represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group, and R2represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group. The process of Method A may be carried out by methods known to one of ordinary skill in the art, for example, by suspending or dissolving the appropriate amine of formula (III), or a salt thereof, In a suitable solvent (e.g. tetrahydrofuran, dimethylformamide, chlorinated hydrocarbons or hydrocarbons) and adding the appropriate acid- or carbamoylchloride of formula (II) to this suspension or solution, in the presence of a base (e.g. triethylamine). The reaction can be carried out advantageously between about -10 °C and about 60 °C. Reaction progress may be monitored by thin layer chromatography. The reaction time is typically about 6-60 h. Work-up of the reaction mixture can be carried out by different known methods. The products can be purified, e.g. by crystallization or by column chromatography. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a process (Method B) for preparing compounds of formula (I) wherein Q represents NR3R4; R1represents hydrogen or C1-4yl group; R2represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R3represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl; and R4represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, said process involving reacting an isocyanate of formula (IV); R6NCO (IV) wherein R6represents C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, with an amine of formula (III): wherein R1represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R2 presents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group. The process of Method B may be carried out by methods known to one of ordinary skill in the art, for example, by suspending or dissolving the appropriate amine of formula (III), or a salt thereof, in a suitable solvent (e.g. tetrahydrofuran, N,N-dimethylformamide, chlorinated hydrocarbons or hydrocarbons) and adding the appropriate isocyanate of formula (IV) to this suspension or solution, If necessary, in the presence of a base (e.g. triethylamine). The reaction can be carried out advantageously between about 5 °C and about 50 °C. Reaction progress may be monitored by thin layer chromatography. The reaction time is typically about 6-10 h. Work-up of the reaction mixture can be carried out by different known methods. The products can be purified, e.g. by crystallization or by column chromatography. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a process (Method C) for preparing compounds of formula (I) wherein Q represents amino R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group said process involving reacting a cyanate, e.g., potassium cyanate or sodium cyanate with an amine of formula (III) wherein R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group. The process reaction of Method C may be carried out by methods known to one of ordinary skill in the art, for example, the transformation a compound of formula (III) to a compound of formula (I) may be carried out in an alcoholic solvent (e.g. methyl or ethyl alcohol) in the presence of a base (e.g. triethylamine), and potassium or sodium cyanate advantageously at reflux temperature. The reaction time is typically about 2-24 hours. Work-up of the reaction mixture can be carried out by different known methods. The products can be purified, e.g. by crystallization or by column chromatography. The acid- or carbamoylchlorides of formula (II) and the isocyanates of formula (IV) are either commercially available or can be synthesized by different methods known to one of ordinary skill in the art. Potassium and sodium cyanate salts are commercially available. Compounds of formula (III) may be prepared by methods known to one of ordinary skill in the art, e.g. by reacting the aldehyde of formula (V): wherein Boc is a tert-butoxycarbonyl group, with a piperazine of formula (VI): (VI) wherein the meaning of R1 and R2 is as described above for formula (III), under reductive amination conditions, followed by removal of the Boc protecting group. The reaction may be carried out in an inert solvent (e.g. chlorinated hydrocarbons, alkanols or ethers) in the presence of a reductive agent, for example, sodium borohydride, sodium cyanoborohydride or sodium triacetoxyborohydride. The reaction temperature is between about 0 °C and about room temperature. The reaction time is typically about 2-24 h. Deprotection may be carried out using, e.g., trifluoroacetic acid or hydrochloric acid in a suitable solvent. Synthesis of aldehydes of formula (V) are described, e.g., in J. Med. Chem. 43, 1878, (2000). Compounds of formula (VI) may synthesized by methods known to one of ordinary skill in the art, e.g. by reacting 1-Boc-piperazine with a pyrimidine of a formula (VII). (VII) wherein the meaning of R1 and R2 is as described above for formula (III), under alkylation conditions followed by removal of the Boc protecting group. The reaction may be carried out in an inert solvent (e.g. chlorinated hydrocarbons, hydrocarbons, acetonitrile, N,N-dimethylformamide and ketones) in the presence of organic or inorganic base (e. g. triethylamine, sodium or potassium carbonate) advantageously between about 60 °C and about 150 °C . The reaction time is about typically 2-24 hours. Work-up of the reaction mixture can be carried out by different known methods. The products can be purified, e.g. by crystallization or by column chromatography. Deprotection may be carried out using, e.g., trifluoroacetic acid or hydrochloric acid. Compounds of a formula (VII) are described, e.g., in J. Med. Chem., 25, 1459, (1982). 1-Boc piperazine is commercially available. Formulations For use in medicine, the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof are usually administered as a standard pharmaceutical composition. The present invention therefore provides in a further aspect pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof and physiologically acceptable carriers. The compounds of formula (I) of the present invention and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof may be administered by any convenient method, for example by oral, parental, buccal, sublingual, nasal, rectal or transdermal administration and the pharmaceutical compositions adapted accordingly. The compounds of formula (I) of the present invention and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof which are active when given orally can be formulated as liquids or solids, for example syrups, suspensions or emulsions, tablets, capsules and lozenges. A liquid formulation of the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof generally consists of a suspension or solution of the compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof in a suitable liquid carrier(s), for example an aqueous solvent, such as water, ethanol or glycerol, or a non-aqueous solvent, such as polyethylene glycol or an oil. The formulation may also contain one or more suspending agent, preservative, flavouring or colouring agent, or combinations thereof. A composition in the solid form of a tablet can be prepared using any suitable pharmaceutical carrier(s) routinely used for preparing solid formulations. Examples of such carriers include magnesium stearate, starch, lactose, sucrose, cellulose, etc. A composition in the solid form of a capsule can be prepared using routine encapsulation procedures. For example, pellets containing the active ingredient can be prepared using standard carriers and then filled into a hard gelatine capsule; alternatively, a dispersion or suspension can be prepared using any suitable pharmaceutical carrier(s), for example aqueous gums, celluloses, silicates or oils and the dispersion or suspension then filled into a soft gelatine capsule. Parenteral compositions are typically a solution or suspension of the compound of formula (I) of the present invention and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof in a sterile aqueous carrier or parenterally acceptable oil, for example polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, lecithin, arachis oil or sesame oil. Alternatively, the solution can be lyophilised and then reconstituted with a suitable solvent just prior to administration. Compositions of the present invention for nasal administration containing a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof may conveniently be formulated as aerosols, drops, gels and powders. Aerosol formulations of the present invention typically comprise a solution or fine suspension of the compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof in a physiologically acceptable aqueous or non-aqueous solvent and are usually presented in a single or multidose quantities in sterile form is a sealed container, which can take the form of a cartridge or refill for use with an atomising device. Alternatively, the sealed container may be a unitary dispensing device, such as a single dose nasal inhaler or an aerosol dispenser fitted with a metering valve which is intended for disposal once the contents of the container have been exhausted. Where the dosage form comprises an aerosol dispenser, it will contain a propellant which can be a compressed gas, such as compressed air or an organic propellant, such as a fluorochlorohydrocarbon. The aerosol dosage form can also take the form of a pump-atomiser. Compositions of the present invention containing a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof suitable for buccal or sublingual administration include tablets, lozenges and pastilles, wherein the active ingredient is formulated with a carrier, such as sugar and acacia, tragacanth, or gelatine and glycerol etc. Compositions of the present invention containing a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof for rectal administration are conveniently in the form of suppositories containing a conventional suppository base, such as cocoa butter. Compositions of the present invention containing a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof for transdermal administration include ointments, gels and patches. The compositions of the present invention containing a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof are preferably in a unit dose form, such as a tablet, capsule or ampoule. The following are examples of suitable pharmaceutical formulations of the present invention. a) Intravenous injection Compound of formula (I) 1-40 mg Buffer to pH ca 7 Solvent/complexing agent to 100 ml b) Bolus injection Compound of formula (I) 1-40 mg Buffer to pH ca 7 Co-solvent to 5 mi Buffer: suitable buffers include citrate, phosphate, sodium hydroxide/hydrochloric acid. Solvent: typically water but may also include cyclodextrins (1-100 mg) and co-solvents, such as propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol and alcohol. c) Tablet Compound of formula (I) 1-40 mg Diluent/Filter(may also include cyclodextrins) 50-250 mg Binder 5-25 mg Disintegrant (may also include cyclodextrins) 5-50 mg Lubricant 1-5 mg Cyclodextrin 1-100 mg Diluent: e.g. microcrystalline cellulose, lactose starch. Binder: e.g. polyvinylpyrrolidone, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Disintegrant: e.g. sodium starch glycolate, crospovidone. Lubricant: e.g. magnesium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate d) Oral suspension Compound of formula (I) 1-40 mg Suspending agent 0.1-10 mg Diluent 20-60 mg Preservative 0.01-1.0 mg Buffer to pH ca 5-8 Co-solvent 0-40 mg Flavour 0.01-1.0 mg Colourant 0.001-0.1 mg Suspending agent: e.g. xanthan gum, microcrystalline cellulose. Diluent: e.gf. sorbitol solution, typically water. Preservative: e.g. sodium benzoate. Buffer: e.g. citrate. Co-solvent: e.g. alcohol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, cyclodextrin. Methods of Treatment The compounds of formula (I) of the present invention, in contrast to known antipsychotics, have been found to exhibit very high affinity for dopamine D3 receptors, high-to-moderate affinity for dopamine D2 receptors and no affinity for adrenergic alpha-1 receptors. The compounds are expected to be useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states in which D3 and/or D2 receptors are involved in the disease pathology and thus their modulation is required, or in which modulation of D3 and/or D2 receptors exerts beneficial effect on the state and/or process of the disease. Dysfunction of the dopaminergic neurotransmitter system is involved in the pathology of several neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders such as schizophrenia, mania, bipolar disorders, drug abuse, dementia, cognitive dysfunctions, and Parkinson's disease. The effects of neurotransmitter dopamine is mediated via at least five distinct dopamine receptors belonging to D1- {i.e. D1 and D5) or D2- (i e. D2, D3 and D4) families. D3 receptors have been shown to have characteristic distribution in the mammalian brain. Namely, they were found in high densities in certain limbic structures such as nucleus accumbens, olfactory tubercle and islands of Calleja. Therefore, preferential targeting of the D3 receptors may be a promising approach for more selective modulation of certain dopaminergic functions and consequently offers successful therapeutic interventions in several abnormalities such as schizophrenia, emotional or cognitive dysfunctions (see, e.g., Sokoloff, P. et al.: Nature 1990, 347:146; Schwartz, J.C. et al.: Clin. Neuropharmacol. 1993, 16:295; Schwartz, J.C. et al.: Brain Res. Rev. 2000, 31:277; Levant, B.: Pharmacol, Rev. 1997, 49:231; Laszy, J. et al.: Psychopharmacol. 2005, 179:567), drug abuse (see, e.g., Piila, C. et al.: Nature 199, 400:371; Heidbreder, C.A. et al.: Brain Res. Rev. 2005, 49:77), Parkinson's disease (see, e.g., Levant, B. et al.: CNS Drugs 1999, 12:391; Joyce, J.N.: Pharmacol. Therap. 2001, 90:231; Bezard, E. et al.: Nature Medicine 2003, 9:762) and pain (see, e.g., Levant, B. etal.: Neurosci. Lett. 2001, 303:9). The dopamine D2 receptors are widely distributed in the brain and are known to be involved in numerous physiological functions and pathological states. D2 antagonists are, for example, widely used as antipsychotics. However, it is also well known that massive antagonism of the D2 receptors leads to unwanted side effects, such as extrapyramidal motor symptoms, psychomotor sedation, cognitive blunting and endocrine alterations. These side effects seriously restrict the therapeutic utilization of D2 antagonist compounds (see, e.g., Wong, A.H.C. et al.: Neurosci. Biobehav. Rev. 2003, 27:269.; Stahl, S.M. 2002, Essential Psychopharmacology. Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications. 2nd Ed. Cambridge University Press). Cardiovascular side effects (such as orthostatic hypotension associated with dizziness, tachycardia and sometimes syncope) of the first generation antipsychotics {e.g. chlorpromazine, thioridazine, chlorprothixene) and second generation antipsychotics (e.g. olanzapine, risperidone) are well documented (see, e.g., Pacher, P. and Kecskemeti, V.: Curr. Pharm. Des. 2004, 10:2463; .Brunton.L., Lazo, J. and Parker, K. (eds) Goodman and Oilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 11th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2005, p.462.; Stahl, S.M. 2002, Essential Psychopharmacology. Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications. 2"" Ed. p. 409, Cambridge University Press, 2000; http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/Sep_Pls/RisperdalConsta_PI.pdf; http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/Aug_Pls/Zyprexa_PI.pdf). Side effects of this sort hamper or seriously limit the antipsychotic therapy especially in the initial period. All the above mentioned first and second generation antipsychotics show considerable {i.e. nanomolar) affinities to adrenergic alpha-1 receptors and it is a common view that the majority of their cardiovascular side effects are mainly related to their alpha-1 antagonist actions. Thus, the lack of adrenergic alpha-1 activity is a highly desirable feature of a potential antipsychotic compound. The present invention provides novel compounds of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof which have high affinity for dopamine D3 receptors (Ki values less than 3 nM) and, simultaneously, have high-to-moderate affinity for dopamine D2 receptors (Ki values of 10 to 50 nM) always in a such combination that the D3 affinity is 5 to 50-times higher than the D2 affinity. In addition, compounds of formula (I) have no affinity to adrenergic alpha-1 receptors. In a further aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating conditions which require preferential modulation of dopamine D3 and/or D2 receptors, such as, but not limited to, psychoses (e.g. schizophrenia, schizo- affective disorders), cognitive impairment accompanying schizophrenia, mild-to- moderate cognitive deficits, dementia, psychotic states associated with dementia, psychotic depression, mania, bipolar disorder, paranoid and delusional disorders, dyskinetic disorders such as Parkinson's disease, neuroleptic induced parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia, eating disorders (e.g. bulimia nervosa), attention deficit disorders, hyperactivity disorders, depression and depressive states, anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunctions (e.g. erectile dysfunctions), sleep disorders, emesis, aggression, autism, drug (e.g. alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, opioids) abuse and pain, which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. The invention also provides the use of a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of conditions which require modulation of dopamine receptors, especially dopamine D3 and/or D2 receptors. A preferred use for D3/D2 ligands according to the present invention is in the treatment of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorders, cognitive impairment accompanying schizophrenia, mild-to-moderate cognitive deficits, dementia, psychotic states associated with dementia, psychotic depression, mania, bipolar disorder, paranoid and delusional disorders, dyskinetic disorders such as Parkinson's disease, neuroleptic induced parkinsonism, depression and depressive states, anxiety disorders, and drug abuse {e.g. cocaine abuse). The particular combination of the two receptor-actions described above allows the simultaneous manifestation of the beneficial actions of D3 functional antagonism (e.g. cognitive enhancer effect, inhibition of extrapyramidal motor symptoms, inhibitory action on drug abuse) and that of the D2 functional antagonism (e.g. antipsychotic effect). Furthermore, the same combination surprisingly results in cancelling out the disadvantageous features of D2 antagonism (e.g. extrapyramidal symptoms, psychomotor sedation, cognitive disturbances). EXAMPLES The present invention will now be further described by way of the following non-limiting examples. In applying the disclosure of these examples, it should be kept clearly in mind that the examples are merely illustrative of the present invention and sliould not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any way as many variations and equivalents that are encompassed by the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the present disclosure. The structure of all intermediates and end products were elucidated by IR, NMR and MS spectroscopy. Example 1 4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester (intermediate compound 1a) Methyl-(4,5,6-trichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-amine (2.8 g, 12.2 mmol), 1-Boc- piperazine (2.27 g, 12.2 mmol), potassium carbonate (0.84 g 6.1 mmol) in water (2.5 ml) and methyl ethyl ketone (50 ml) were refluxed for 12 hours. After cooling to room temperature the precipitate was filtered, and washed with water to give the title compound (2.6 g, 59 %), melting point: 205-206 °C. Applying the above procedure the following compounds were prepared: 4-(5,6-dichloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester, melting point: 129-131°C (intermediate compound lb); 4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester, melting point: 164-167 °C (intermediate compound 1c); 4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-1 -carboxylic acid tert- butyl ester, melting point: 170-175 °C (intermediate compound Id). Example 2 (4,5-Dlchloro-6-plperazln-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine dihydrochloride (intermediate compound 2a) 2.6 g (7.2 mmol) 4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine- 1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester was deprotected at 10 °C using 100 ml ethylacetate saturated with gaseous hydrochloric acid. After 4 hours the precipitate was filtered giving the title compound (2.4 g, 100 %), melting at 204- 209 °C. Applying the above procedure the following compounds were prepared: (4,5-dichloro-6-piperazin-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-dimethyl-amine dihydrochloride, melting point: 178-184 °C (intermediate compound 2b); (4,5-dichloro-6-piperazin-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-ethyl-amine dihydrochloride, melting point: 200-202 °C (intermediate compound 2c); (4,5-dichloro-6-pipera2in-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-amine dihydrochloride, melting point: 183-185 °C (intermediate compound 2d). Example 3 Trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-plperazin-1-yl]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamlc acid tert-butyl ester (intermediate compound 3a) 5.36 g (16 mmol) of (4,5-dichloro-6-piperazin-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl- amine dihydrochloride and 3.86 g (16 mmol) of fraA7s-4-(2-oxoethyl)cyclohexyl- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester were dissolved in dichloromethane (320 ml). 6.7 ml (48 mmol) triethylamine was added, then 5.1 g (24 mmol) sodium triacetoxyborohydride was added portion wise and the reaction mixture was stirred for 20 hours at ambient temperature. 20 % potassium carbonate solution in water (100 ml) was then added. The organic layer was separated, dried and evaporated to dryness in vacuo. The residue was triturated with diethyl ether to give the title compound (6.9 g, 88.5 %), melting point: 199-202 °C. Applying the above procedure the following compounds were prepared: trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester melting point: 169-171 °C (intermediate compound 3b); trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester melting point; 164-168 °C (intermediate compound 3c); trans-(4-{2-[4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyO-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, melting point: 197-199 °C (intermediate compound 3d). Example 4 Trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro- pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine trihydrochioride (intermediate compound 4a) 4.88 g (10 mmol) /rans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)- piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester was deprotected at 10 °C using 100 ml ethylacetate saturated with gaseous hydrochloric acid. After 4 hours the precipitate was filtered giving the title compound (4.9 g, 99 %), melting at 325-326 °C. Applying the above procedure the following compounds were prepared: trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro- pyrimidin-2-yl)-dimethyl-amine trihydrochioride, melting point: 329-330 °C (intermediate compound 4b) trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro- pyrimidin-2-yl)-ethyl-amine trihydrochioride, melting point: 318-319 °C (intermediate compound 4c) trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro- pyrimidin-2-yl)-amine trihydrochioride, melting point: 324-326 °C (intermediate compound 4d) Method A trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-plperazin-1-yl]- ethyi}-cyclohexyl)-acetamide (Compound 1) 2.28 g (4.6 mmol) frans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}- 5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine trihydrochloride was suspended in dichloromethane (50 ml). Triethylamine (3.5 ml, 25.3 mmol) was added followed by the addition of acetyl chloride (0.49 ml, 6.9 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 24 hours at room temperature. The precipitate was filtered, washed with water and purified using column chromatography to give the title compound (1.39 g, 70 %), MS (El): 430.2 (MH); ^H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-dg (TMS) + 1 drop of cc. DCI, D (ppm)): 0.89-0.96 m (2H); 1.06-1.35 m (3H); 1.55-1.82 m (6H); 1.79 s (3H); 2.76 s (3H); 2.98-3.18 m (4H); 3.37-3.58 m (5H); 4.16-4.29 m (2H); 7.90 br (residual NH); 11.35 br (residual NH). Method B Trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dJchloro-2-methylammo-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yi]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-3-ethyl-urea (Compound 10) 0.25 g (0.5 mmol) fraA7S-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}- 5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine trihydrochloride was dissolved in dry dichloromethane (10 ml). Triethylamine (0.28 ml, 2 mmol) was added followed by the addition of ethylisocyanate (0.06 ml, 0.753 mmol), and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo. The residue was triturated with water, and the precipitate was filtered to give the title compound (0.17 g, 72 %) MS (El): 459.2 (MH^). ^H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d6(TMS) + 1 drop of cc. DCI, Q (ppm)): 0.96 t (3H); 0.88-1.13 m (4H); 1.13-1.31 m (1H); 1.54-1.85 m (6H); 2.74 s (3H); 2.98 q (2H); 2.89-3.16 m (4H); 3.19-3.33 m (1H); 3.34-3.58 m (4H); 4.12-4.30 m (2H). Method C Trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-urea (Compound 2) 0.6 g (1.3 mmol) trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}- 5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine trihydrochlorid was suspended in methanol. Triethylamine (0.36 ml, 2.6 mmol) was added followed by the addition potassium cyanate (0.26 g, 3.12 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 10 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo. The residue was triturated with water, and the precipitate was filtered to give the title compound (0.42 g 75 %) MS (El): 431.2 (MH+). 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6 (TMS)+ 1 drop of cc. DCI, C (ppm)): 0.91- 1.12 m (2H); 1 15-1.36 m (3H); 1.56-1.92 m (6H); 2.76 s (3H); 3.00-3.21 m (4H); 3.30-3.61 m (5H); 4.15-4.31 m (2H). Applying one of the above methods, using the appropriate reactants, the following compounds were prepared: trans-morpholine-4-carboxylicacid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino- pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide (Compound 3), MS (El): 515.2 (MH); ^H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS), ? (ppm)): 0.84-1.03 m (2H); 1.08 t(3H); 1.12-1.27 m(3H); 1.27-1.40 m (2H); 1.66-1.83 m (4H); 2.24-2.51 m (6H); 3.16-3.27 m (6H); 3.35-3.42 m (1H); 3.43-3.59 m (8H); 6.14 d (1H); 7.40 br. (1H); trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yi]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-urea (Compound 4), MS (El): 445.2 (MH^); ^H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS) + 1drop of cc. TFA, ? (ppm)): 0.86-1.18 m (4H); 1.10 s (3H); 1.15-1.32 m (1H); 1.49-1.61 m (2H); 1.65-1.89 m (4H); 3.03-3.37 m (9H); 3.49- 3.62 m (2H); 4.18-4.36 m (2H); trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1- yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-acetamide (Compound 5), MS (El): 444.3 (MH^); ^H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-de + Idrop of cc. TFA (TMS), D (ppm)): 0.91-1.34 m (5H); 1.45-1.62 m (2H); 1.66-1.85 m (4H); 1.77 s (3H); 3.07 s (6H); 3.07-3.20 m (4H); 3.20-3.36 m (2H); 3.37-3.62 m (3H); 4.22-4.36 m (2H); 7.71 d (1H); 9.77 br (due to protonation); trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyO-acetamide (Compound 6), MS (El): 444.2 (MH^); ^H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3(TMS), D (ppm)): 1.04-1.14 m (4H); 1.19 t(3H); 1.23-1.30 m (1H); 1.37-1.48 m (2H); 1.77-1.82 m (2H); 1.95 s (3H); 1.94-2.04 m (2H); 2.34-2.43 m (2H); 2.48- 2.55 m (4H); 3.30-3.43 m (2H); 3.58-3.77 m (5H); 4.83 t (1H); 5.23 d (1H); trans-morpholine-4-carboxylic acid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino- pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide (Compound 7), MS (El): 501.2 (MH^); ^H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-de+DCI (TMS), I (ppm)): 0.91-1.04 m (2H); 1.12-1.30 m (3H); 1.55-1.66 m (2H); 1.67-1.84 m (4H); 2.76 s (3H); 3.01- 3.15 m (4H); 3.19-3.28 m (4H); 3.34-3.43 m (1H); 3.42-3.63 m (BH); 4.03-4.37 m (2H); 7.45 br (residual NH); 11.22 br (residual NH); trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl-1,1-dimethyl-urea (Compound 8), MS (El): 459.2 (MH); ^H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6(TMS)+1dropofcc.TFA, D (ppm)): 0.91-1.06 m (2H); 1.14-1.31 m (3H); 1.49-1.64 m (2H); 1.67-1.84 m (4H); 2.77 s (9H); 3.03-3.21 m (4H); 3.21- 3.43 m (3H); 3.51-3.62 m (2H); 4.14-4.44 m (2H); 5.49 br. (due to protonation); 7.50 br(1H); 9.83 br(1H); trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl}-1,1-dimethyl-urea (Compound 9), MS (El): 473.2 (MH); ^H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS) + Idrop of cc.TFA, D (ppm)): 0.91-1.03 m (2H); 1.09 t (3H); 1.13-1.28 m (3H); 1.50-1.60 m (2H); 1.66-1.84 m (4H); 2.75 s (6H); 3.00-3.19 m (4H); 3.19-3.39 m (5H); 3.48-3.62 m (2H); 4.07-4.36 m (2H); 5.86 br (due to protonation); 7.53 br (1H); 9.91 br (1H); trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-plperazin-1-yl]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl-propionamide (Compound 11), MS(EI): 444.2 (MH^) ^H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS) Idrop of cc. TFA, D (ppm)): 0.97 t (3H); 0.95-1.05 m (2H); 1.06-1.18 m (2H); 1.18-1.29 m (1H); 1.51-1.59 m (2H); 1.68-1.81 m (4H); 2.03 q (2H); 2.76 s (3H); 3.03-3.34 m (6H); 3.40-3.51 m (1H); 3.51-3.60 m (2H); 4.13-4.39 m (2H); 7.42, 7.52 br. (due to protonation); 7.60 d (1H); 9.72 br. (1H); trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yi]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-acetamide (Compound 12), MS (El): 416.2 (MH+); 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS), ? (ppm)): 0.83-1.28 m (5H); 1.28-1.40 m (2H); 1.65-1.82 m (4H); 1.76 s (3H); 2.26-2.35 m (2H); 2.37-2.48 m (4H); 3.35-3.54 m (5H); 7.65 d (1H); 6.83 s (2H); trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-3-methyl-urea (Compound 13), MS (El): 445,3 (MH^); ^H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS) + 1 drop of cc. DCI, D (ppm)): 0.90-1.17 m (4H); 1.19-1.31 m (1H); 1.58-1.84 m (6H); 2.54 s (3H); 2.76 s (3H); 3.02-3.16 m (4H); 3.22-3.33 m (1H); 3.42-3.57 m(4H); 4.10-4.30 m (2H); 7.44 br (residual NH); 11.33 br (residual NH) trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-benzamide (Compound 14), MS(EI): 492.4 (MH*); ^H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS)+ 1 drop of cc. DCI, n (ppm)): 0.98-1.11 m (2H); 1.21-1.44 m (3H); 1.61-1.70 m (2H); 1.73-1.90 m (4H); 2.76 s (3H); 2.97-3.19 m (4H); 3.42- 3.56 m (4H); 3.66-3.83 m (1H); 4.09-4.32 m (2H); 7.41-7.54 m (3H); 7.82-7.87 m (2H); 8.26 br (residual NH); 11.33 br (residual NH); trans-3-bromo-A/-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)- piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-benzamide (Compound 15), MS(EI): 571.3 (MH+); 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3+ MeOD-d4 (TMS), D (ppm)): 1.06-1.42 m (5H); 1.48-1.65 m (2H); 1.79-1.88 m (2H); 2.04-2.13 m (2H); 2.43-2.85 m (6H); 2.91 s (3H); 3.62-3.99 m (5H); 7.29-7.32 m (1H); 7.59-7.64 m (1H); 7.66-7.71 m (1H); 7.87-7.90 m(1H). Biological Test Methods 1. D3 receptor binding Binding assays were carried out on rat recombinant D3 receptors (Perkin- Elmer, Cat. No. 6110139) expressed in Sf9 cells using [^H]spiperone (0.44-1.49 nM) as ligand and haloperidol (10 \|jM) for determination of non-specific binding. The assay was performed according to the supplier's assay protocol (Cat.No.: 3110139). 2. D2 Receptor Binding D2 receptor binding was determined as described by Creese et al. {Eur. J. Pharmacol., 60:55-66, 1979) on rat brain striatal membrane preparation using [3H]spiperone (0.4-1.3 nM) as ligand. Non-specific binding was determined in the presence of 1 pM (+) butaclamol. 3. Alpha-1 Receptor Binding Alpha-1 receptor binding studies were performed according to the methods described by Greengrass and Bremner {Eur. J. Pharmacol., 55:323-326, 1979) on rat cortical membrane preparation using [^H]-prazosine (0.22-0.37 nM) as ligand. The non-specific binding was determined in the presence of 10 pM phentolamine. 4. Amphetamine-Induced Hypermotility One hour after the oral administration of doses of the test compound or vehicle, male Wistar rats were subcutaneously treated with d-amphetamine (0.5 mg/kg, sc.) and were individually placed in activity cages for one hour. Locomotor activity was measured in a four-channel activity monitor equipped with infrared photobeams Horizontal movement was determined as the number of beam interruptions. Mean ± SE of horizontal activity data of each group was calculated. Percent inhibition of amphetamine-induced increase in locomotion was calculated for each dose of the tested compound. The ED-50 value was determined by linear regression fitted to the dose-response plot. 5. Catalepsy Test Thirty minutes after the oral treatment with the test compounds male Wistar rats weighing 200-220 g (n=10/group) were placed in extra-ordinary position: placing both forepaws of the rat on a 10 cm high podium. Animals were considered to be cataleptic if they did not correct their body posture within 30 sec. The frequency of cataleptic animals was determined at one, two, three, four and five hours after the treatment. Minimum effective (cataleptic) dose was defined as the dose causing catalepsy at least at two readings (i.e. either at two time points in the same animal or in two different animals at any of the time points). 6. Scopolamine-lnduced Learning Disturbance in the Water-Labyrinth The learning process of rats was assessed in a 3-choice point water- labyrinth system. The number of directional turning errors was recorded in three daily trials for three experimental days. Male Wistar rats weighing 180-200 g (n=10 per groups) were treated orally with vehicle or the test compounds 1 hour before each daily session. Scopolamine (3 mg/kg ip.) as amnestic agent was injected 30 minutes prior to the first daily trial. Mean ± SE of errors committed in all the trials was calculated in each group. Percent inhibition of scopolamine-induced increase in the number of errors was calculated for each dose of the tested compound. Dopamine D3 and D2 and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor binding data of selected compounds of the present invention are listed in Table 1. Ki (nM) data are given. Table 1. The most prominent side effects of the first generation antipsychotic compounds {e.g. chlorpromazine and haloperidol) and at higher doses even those of second generation (atypical) antipsychotics (e.g. risperidone) are the extrapyramidal symptoms such as pseudo-parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia and the orthostatic hypotension. The former two are the result of massive blockade of D2 receptors in the basal ganglia whereas the latter is the consequence of antagonism of alpha-1 receptors. As can be seen from Table 1, the compounds of the present invention are very highly potent ligands at D3 receptors (Ki values are less than 3 nM) and moderately potent ligands at dopamine D2 receptors (Ki values between 5 and 50 nM) showing 5 to 50 fold selectivity for D3 over D2 receptors. Coupling the very high D3 affinity to the moderate D2 affinity in this particular proportion allows the beneficial {e.g. antipsychotic) actions of a D2 antagonist to be preserved, while at the same time, impeding (by the D3 effects) the appearance of the disadvantageous consequences of massive D2 receptor blockade, such as extrapyramidal symptoms or cognitive disturbances. It is therefore anticipated that no or greatly diminished adverse effects related to D2 receptors will occur in the course of therapeutical application of compounds of the present invention. Furthermore, as well as favourably modulating the dopamine D2 receptor- mediated functions, action of the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention on dopamine D3 receptors will also result in additional therapeutically beneficial effects e.g. cognitive improvement, diminution of negative and depressive symptoms. In addition, the compounds have no affinity to adrenergic alpha-1 receptors (Ki values are higher than 1000 nM for each compound) and thus have extremely high D3/alpha-1 selectivity. From the lack of affinity of the compounds to adrenergic alpha-1 receptors the lack of cardiovascular side effects {e.g. orthostatic hypotension and associated symptoms such as dizziness, tachycardia) is anticipated. The beneficial effects of the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention carrying the above described particular combination of D3 and D2 receptor binding affinities were demonstrated in vivo, in methods used to measure antipsychotic effect (amphetamine hypermotility), cognitive enhancer activity (scopolamine-induced learning disturbance) and extrapyramidal side-effect (catalepsy test).The results are shown in Tables 2 and 3. Table 2 Effects of compounds of formula (I) on amphetamine-Induced hypermotlllty and in the catalepsy test As can be seen from Table 2, compounds of formula (I) of the present invention have highly potent antipsychotic activity (inhibition of amphetamine- induced hypermotility) as can be predicted from their high to moderate dopamine D2 receptor affinities. With regard to cataleptogenic (i.e. extrapyramidal side effect-inducing) potential, compounds of formula (I) of the present invention are highly superior to the reference drugs olanzapine and risperidone both In absolute (MED) and relative (Tl) terms. Since olanzapine and risperidone show equal binding affinity to the D3 and D2 dopamine receptors (see Table 1) whereas compounds of formula (I) of the present invention preferably bind to the D3 receptor (their D3 affinity is 5 to 50 fold higher than the D2 affinity) in such a way that they have high or very high affinity to dopamine D3 receptors and moderate to high affinity to dopamine D2 receptors, the results of Table 2 also demonstrate that such particular combination of D3 and D2 affinities indeed result in preservation of the beneficial antipsychotic action with simultaneous elimination of the disadvantageous extrapyramidal side-effect (catalepsy). Table 3 Effects of compounds of formula (I) on scopolamlne-induced learning disturbance a: negative values mean further impairment in learning performance Data in Table 3 show that compounds of formula (I) of the present invention do exert cognitive enhancing effect (as evidenced by the considerable inhibition of the learning disrupting effect of scopolamine) in contrast to olanzapine and risperidone which further impaired rather than improved the learning performance of scopolamine treated animals. These findings demonstrate the beneficial effect of the very high to high D3 receptor affinity characteristic for the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention and also point to the importance of the particular 5 to 50-fold D3/D2 selectivity ratio possessed by these compounds. In the case of risperidone and olanzapine, compounds which showed equal affinity to the D3 and D2 receptors, the deleterious effect of D2 antagonism on learning overcame the beneficial cognitive action of D3 antagonism while in case of compounds of formula (I) of the present invention the 5 to 50-fold higher D3 receptor affinity cancelled out the disadvantageous effect (cognitive disturbance in this case) of D2 antagonism. While the invention has been depicted and described by reference to exemplary embodiments of the invention, such a reference does not imply a limitation on the invention, and no such limitation is to be inferred. The invention is capable of considerable modification, alteration, and equivalents in form and function, as will occur to those ordinarily skilled in the pertinent arts having the benefit of this disclosure. The depicted and described embodiments of the invention are exemplary only, and are not exhaustive of the scope of the invention. Consequently, the invention is intended to be limited only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims, giving full cognizance to equivalence in all respects. The entire disclosures of all applications, patents and publications, cited herein, are hereby incorporated by reference. We Claim: 1. A compound of formula (I): wherein Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4, phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1- pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group, R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl; R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl; R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. 2. A compound of claim 1, wherein Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4 or 4-morpholinyl group, R1 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group; R2 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group; R3 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group; and R4 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group. 3. A compound selected from: trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dlchloro-2-methylamJno-pyrimidin-4-yl)-pjperazln-1-yl]-ethyl]- cyclohexylj-acetamide, trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamlno-pyrlmidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-urea, trans-morphollne-4-carboxylic acid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dlchloro-2-ethylamino-pyrlmidin-4- yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amlde, trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-urea, trans-A/-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dlchloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]- ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-acetamide, trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dlchloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-acetamide, trans-morphollne-4-carboxylic acid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin- 4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide, trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl-1,1 -dimethyl-urea, trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-amino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl}-1,1 -dimethyl-urea, trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-3-ethyl--urea. trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl-propionamide, trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-acetamide, trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-3-methyl-urea, trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-nnethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}- cyclohexyl)-benzamide, trans-3-bromo-A/-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1- yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-benzamide, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. 4. A compound of formula (III): wherein R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, and R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group. 5. A process for preparing a compound of formula (I): (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof, wherein Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4, phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1- pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group, R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group comprising reacting an acid- or carbamoylchoride of formula (II): wherein Q is as described above; with an amine of formula (III): (III) wherein R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, and, where appropriate, separating the enantiomers and/or diastereomers, and/or cis- and/or trans-isomers of compounds of formula (I), or intermediates thereto, by conventional methods, and optionally thereafter forming salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates of the compound of formula (I). 6. A process for preparing a compound of formula (I): (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof, wherein Q represents NR3R4, R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, comprising reacting an isocyanate of formula (IV): R6-NCO (IV) wherein R6 represents C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl group with an amine of formula (III): (III) wherein R1 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group, and, where appropriate, separating the enantiomers and/or diastereomers, and/or cis- and/or trans-isomers of compounds of formula (I), or intermediates thereto, by conventional methods, and optionally thereafter forming salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates of the compound of formula (I). 7. A process for preparing a compound of formula (I): and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof, wherein Q represents amino, R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, comprising comprising reacting potassium cyanate or sodium cyanate with an amine of formula (III) wherein R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R2 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group; and, where appropriate, separating the enantiomers and/or diiastereomers, and/or cis- and/or trans- isomers of compounds of formula (I), or intermediates thereto, by conventional methods, and optionally thereafter forming salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates of the compound of formula (I). 8. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I) wherein Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4, phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1- pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group, R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof and one or more physiologically acceptable carrier(s). The present invention relates to new dopamine D3 and D2 ligands of formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and Q are as described herein, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the same, to compositions containing the same and to their use in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions which requires modulation of dopamine receptors.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to new dopamine D3 and D2 receptor subtype
preferring ligands of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers
and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the
same, to compositions containing the same and to their use in the treatment
and/or prevention of conditions which requires modulation of dopamine receptors.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cyclohexane derivatives that are useful as therapeutics for the treatment of
pain are described in International Patent Publication No. WO 99/67206.
Compounds containing a cyclohexane, pyrimidine and piperazine ring are
described in European Patent No. EP 431,580 and U.S. Patent No. 4,957,921.
These compounds act as central nervous system agents and dopaminergic
agents, respectively. These compounds, however, do not contain an alkyl-amino
group in the 2-position of the pyrimidine ring. Dopamine D3 receptor modulator
compounds containing a pyrimidine and piperazine ring are described in U.S.
Patent Application Publication No. 2004/259882. These compounds do not,
however, contain a cyclohexane ring.
2-Amino-6-chloro-4-(N-methylpiperazino)pyrimidines as inhibitors of
spiroperidol binding are described in, e.g., J. Med. Chem., 25, 1459, (1982).
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Surprisingly, it has been found that in contrast to the compounds described
above, the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention have high or very
high affinity for dopamine D3 receptors, and moderate to high affinity for dopamine
D2 receptors always in such a combination that the D3 affinity is 5 to 50 fold higher
than the D2 affinity. In addition, the compounds of the present invention show even
higher selectivity over other receptors. For example, these compounds do not
show affinity for alpha-1 adrenoceptors, i.e., their inhibitor constants (Ki) are
higher or much higher than 1000 nM.

The dual {i.e. D3 and D2) receptor functional antagonism coupled in the
above mentioned particular proportion is especially important as it allows the
simultaneous manifestation of the beneficial modulation of both D3 and D2
receptors, however, without the appearance of the known disadvantages of each
individual receptor action.
The compounds of formula (I) will be referred to in this application as "D3/D2
ligands".
The present invention relates to new piperazine derivatives of formula (I):
wherein
Q represents C1-4alkyl, -NR R , phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1-
pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group;
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl;
R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl;
R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts
and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof, to processes for
preparing the same, to pharmacological compositions containing the same and to
their use in the treatment and/or prevention of pathological conditions which
require the modulation of dopamine receptors, such as, but not limited to,
psychoses {e.g. schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorders), drug (e.g. alcohol,
cocaine, nicotine, opioids) abuse, cognitive impairment accompanying
schizophrenia, mild-to-moderate cognitive deficits, dementia, psychotic states
associated with dementia, eating disorders (e.g. bulimia nervosa, etc.), attention
deficit disorders, hyperactivity disorders, psychotic depression, mania, bipolar
disorder, paranoid and delusional disorders, dyskinetic disorders (e.g. Parkinson's
disease, neuroleptic induced parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia), depression and
depressive states, anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunctions (eg. erectile
dysfunctions), sleep disorders, emesis, aggression, autism and pain.
The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (III):
wherein
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, and
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds of formula (I):
wherein
Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR R , phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1-
pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group;
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl;
R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl;
R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof.
The term "optionally substituted phenyl" as used herein means a phenyl
group which can be substituted in any position by one or more halogen, C1-4 alkyl,
C1-4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl and/or cyano group, or combinations thereof.
The present invention also relates to salts of compounds of formula (I)
formed with acids.

Both organic and inorganic acids can be used for the formation of acid
addition salts. Suitable inorganic acids include, but are not limited to, hydrochloric
acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid. Representatives of monovalent
organic acids include, but are not limited to, formic acid, acetic acid, propionic
acid, and different butyric acids, valeric acids and capric acids. Representatives of
bivalent organic acids include, but are not limited to, oxalic acid, malonic acid,
maleic acid, fumaric acid and succinic acid. Other organic acids can also be used,
such as hydroxy acids, for example, citric acid, tartaric acid, or aromatic carboxylic
acids, for example, benzoic acid or salicylic acid, as well as aliphatic and aromatic
sulfonic acids, for example, methanesulfonic acid, naphtalenesulfonic acid and p-
toluenesulfonic acid. A preferred group of acid addition salts are those in which the
acid component itself is physiologically acceptable and does not have a
therapeutic effect in the applied dose and/or it does not have unfavourable
influence on the effect of the active ingredient. These acid addition salts are
pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. Acid addition salts which are not
pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts can be advantageous in the
purification and isolation of the desired compounds of formula (I), and are
therefore also included within the scope of the present invention.
Solvates and/or hydrates of compounds of formula (I), as well as solvates
and/or hydrates of salts of compounds of formula (I) are also included within the
scope of the present invention.
One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that compounds of Formula I
can exist in different tautomeric and geometrical isomeric forms. For example, the
compounds of formula (I) exist in the form of cis and trans isomers with respect to
the configuration of the cyclohexane ring. The compounds of present invention are
preferably in the trans configuration. In addition, certain compounds of formula (I)
can exist as stereoisomers and diastereomers. All of these compounds, including
cis isomers, trans isomers, diastereomic mixtures, racemates, nonracemic
mixtures of enantiomers, substantially pure, and pure enantiomers, are within the
scope of the present invention. Substantially pure enantiomers contain no more
than 5% w/w of the corresponding opposite enantiomer, preferably no more than
2%, most preferably no more than 1%.

The optical isomers can be obtained by resolution of the racenmic nnixtures
according to conventional processes, for example, by the formation of
diastereoisomeric salts using an optically active acid or base or formation of
covalent diastereomers. Examples of appropriate acids are tartaric,
diacetyltartaric, dibenzoyltartaric, ditoluoyltartaric and camphorsulfonic acid.
Mixtures of diastereoisomers can be separated into their individual diastereomers
on the basis of their physical and/or chemical differences by methods known to
those skilled in the art, for example, by chromatography or fractional
crystallization. The optically active bases or acids are then liberated from the
separated diastereomeric salts. A different process for separation of optical
isomers involves the use of chiral chromatography (e.g., chiral HPLC columns),
with or without conventional derivation, optimally chosen to maximize the
separation of the enantiomers. Suitable chiral HPLC columns are manufactured
by Diacel, e.g., Chiracel OD and Chiracel OJ among many others, all routinely
selectable. Enzymatic separations, with or without derivitization, are also useful.
The optically active compounds of formulas (I) can likewise be obtained by utilizing
optically active starting materials in chiral synthesis processes under reaction
conditions which do not cause racemization.
One of ordinary skill in the art will also recognize that some of the
compounds of formula (I) can exist in different polymorphic forms. As known in
the art, polymorphism is an ability of a compound to crystallize as more than one
distinct crystalline or "polymorphic" species. A polymorph is a solid crystalline
phase of a compound with at least two different arrangements or polymorphic
forms of that compound molecule in the solid state. Polymorphic forms of any
given compound are defined by the same chemical formula or composition and
are as distinct in chemical structure as crystalline structures of two different
chemical compounds.
As used herein in the present specification and claims a "compound of
formula (I)" will be deemed to encompass both the free base and salts, e.g.,
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, thereof.
In certain embodiments, preferred compounds of the invention are those
compounds of formula (I) wherein
Q represents C1-4 alkyl, NR3R4 or 4-morpholinyi group,
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group;
R3 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R4 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts
and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof.
In a further embodiment, the compound of formula (I) is selected from:
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl]-
cyclohexyl}-acetamide,
trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-urea
trans-morpholine-4-carboxylicacid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-
yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide,
trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-urea,
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-acetamide,
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-acetamide,
trans-morpholine-4-carboxylic acid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-
4-yl)-piperazin-1 -yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide.
trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl-1,1-dimethyl-urea,
trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-amino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl}-1,1 -dimethyl-urea,
trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-3-ethyl-urea,
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl-propionamide,
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-acetamide,
trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-3-methyl-urea,
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-benzamide,
trans-3-bromo-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-
yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-benzamide,
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts
and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof.
In another embodiment, the present invention includes compounds of
formula (III):
wherein
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, and
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group.
In a further embodiment, the compound of formula (III) is selected from:
trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro-
pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine,
trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro-
pyrimidin-2-yl)-dimethyl-amine,
trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro-
pyrimidin-2-yl)-ethyl-amine,
trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro-
pyrimidin-2-yl)-amine.
Synthetic Processes
The present invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of
formula (I).
In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a process (Method
A) for preparing compounds of formula (I) wherein
Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4, phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1-
pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group,
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl,
R4represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl, and
R5represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
said process involving reacting an acid- or carbamoylchoride of formula (II):
wherein Q is as described above;
with an amine of formula (III):
(III)
wherein
R1represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group, and
R2represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group.
The process of Method A may be carried out by methods known to one of
ordinary skill in the art, for example, by suspending or dissolving the appropriate
amine of formula (III), or a salt thereof, In a suitable solvent (e.g. tetrahydrofuran,
dimethylformamide, chlorinated hydrocarbons or hydrocarbons) and adding the
appropriate acid- or carbamoylchloride of formula (II) to this suspension or
solution, in the presence of a base (e.g. triethylamine). The reaction can be carried

out advantageously between about -10 °C and about 60 °C. Reaction progress
may be monitored by thin layer chromatography. The reaction time is typically
about 6-60 h. Work-up of the reaction mixture can be carried out by different
known methods. The products can be purified, e.g. by crystallization or by column
chromatography.
In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a process
(Method B) for preparing compounds of formula (I) wherein
Q represents NR3R4;
R1represents hydrogen or C1-4yl group;
R2represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R3represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl; and
R4represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl,
said process involving reacting an isocyanate of formula (IV);
R6NCO
(IV)
wherein R6represents C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl,
with an amine of formula (III):
wherein
R1represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R2 presents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group.
The process of Method B may be carried out by methods known to one of
ordinary skill in the art, for example, by suspending or dissolving the appropriate
amine of formula (III), or a salt thereof, in a suitable solvent (e.g. tetrahydrofuran,
N,N-dimethylformamide, chlorinated hydrocarbons or hydrocarbons) and adding
the appropriate isocyanate of formula (IV) to this suspension or solution, If
necessary, in the presence of a base (e.g. triethylamine). The reaction can be
carried out advantageously between about 5 °C and about 50 °C. Reaction
progress may be monitored by thin layer chromatography. The reaction time is
typically about 6-10 h. Work-up of the reaction mixture can be carried out by
different known methods. The products can be purified, e.g. by crystallization or by
column chromatography.
In yet another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a process
(Method C) for preparing compounds of formula (I) wherein
Q represents amino
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group
said process involving reacting a cyanate, e.g., potassium cyanate or sodium
cyanate with an amine of formula (III)
wherein
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group.
The process reaction of Method C may be carried out by methods known to
one of ordinary skill in the art, for example, the transformation a compound of
formula (III) to a compound of formula (I) may be carried out in an alcoholic
solvent (e.g. methyl or ethyl alcohol) in the presence of a base (e.g. triethylamine),
and potassium or sodium cyanate advantageously at reflux temperature. The
reaction time is typically about 2-24 hours. Work-up of the reaction mixture can be
carried out by different known methods. The products can be purified, e.g. by
crystallization or by column chromatography.
The acid- or carbamoylchlorides of formula (II) and the isocyanates of
formula (IV) are either commercially available or can be synthesized by different
methods known to one of ordinary skill in the art. Potassium and sodium cyanate
salts are commercially available.
Compounds of formula (III) may be prepared by methods known to one of
ordinary skill in the art, e.g. by reacting the aldehyde of formula (V):
wherein Boc is a tert-butoxycarbonyl group,
with a piperazine of formula (VI):
(VI)
wherein the meaning of R1 and R2 is as described above for formula (III), under
reductive amination conditions, followed by removal of the Boc protecting group.
The reaction may be carried out in an inert solvent (e.g. chlorinated hydrocarbons,
alkanols or ethers) in the presence of a reductive agent, for example, sodium
borohydride, sodium cyanoborohydride or sodium triacetoxyborohydride. The
reaction temperature is between about 0 °C and about room temperature. The
reaction time is typically about 2-24 h. Deprotection may be carried out using, e.g.,
trifluoroacetic acid or hydrochloric acid in a suitable solvent.
Synthesis of aldehydes of formula (V) are described, e.g., in J. Med. Chem.
43, 1878, (2000).
Compounds of formula (VI) may synthesized by methods known to one of
ordinary skill in the art, e.g. by reacting 1-Boc-piperazine with a pyrimidine of a
formula (VII).
(VII)
wherein the meaning of R1 and R2 is as described above for formula (III), under
alkylation conditions followed by removal of the Boc protecting group. The reaction
may be carried out in an inert solvent (e.g. chlorinated hydrocarbons,

hydrocarbons, acetonitrile, N,N-dimethylformamide and ketones) in the presence
of organic or inorganic base (e. g. triethylamine, sodium or potassium carbonate)
advantageously between about 60 °C and about 150 °C . The reaction time is
about typically 2-24 hours. Work-up of the reaction mixture can be carried out by
different known methods. The products can be purified, e.g. by crystallization or by
column chromatography. Deprotection may be carried out using, e.g.,
trifluoroacetic acid or hydrochloric acid.
Compounds of a formula (VII) are described, e.g., in J. Med. Chem., 25,
1459, (1982). 1-Boc piperazine is commercially available.
Formulations
For use in medicine, the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or
physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof are usually administered as a standard pharmaceutical
composition. The present invention therefore provides in a further aspect
pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) and/or
geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or
physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof and physiologically acceptable carriers.
The compounds of formula (I) of the present invention and/or geometric
isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically
acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof may
be administered by any convenient method, for example by oral, parental, buccal,
sublingual, nasal, rectal or transdermal administration and the pharmaceutical
compositions adapted accordingly.
The compounds of formula (I) of the present invention and/or geometric
isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically
acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof which
are active when given orally can be formulated as liquids or solids, for example
syrups, suspensions or emulsions, tablets, capsules and lozenges.

A liquid formulation of the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or
physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof generally consists of a suspension or solution of the
compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or
diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs
thereof in a suitable liquid carrier(s), for example an aqueous solvent, such as
water, ethanol or glycerol, or a non-aqueous solvent, such as polyethylene glycol
or an oil. The formulation may also contain one or more suspending agent,
preservative, flavouring or colouring agent, or combinations thereof.
A composition in the solid form of a tablet can be prepared using any
suitable pharmaceutical carrier(s) routinely used for preparing solid formulations.
Examples of such carriers include magnesium stearate, starch, lactose, sucrose,
cellulose, etc.
A composition in the solid form of a capsule can be prepared using routine
encapsulation procedures. For example, pellets containing the active ingredient
can be prepared using standard carriers and then filled into a hard gelatine
capsule; alternatively, a dispersion or suspension can be prepared using any
suitable pharmaceutical carrier(s), for example aqueous gums, celluloses, silicates
or oils and the dispersion or suspension then filled into a soft gelatine capsule.
Parenteral compositions are typically a solution or suspension of the
compound of formula (I) of the present invention and/or geometric isomers and/or
stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or
hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof in a sterile aqueous carrier or
parenterally acceptable oil, for example polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone,
lecithin, arachis oil or sesame oil. Alternatively, the solution can be lyophilised and
then reconstituted with a suitable solvent just prior to administration.
Compositions of the present invention for nasal administration containing a
compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or
diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or
solvates and/or polymorphs thereof may conveniently be formulated as aerosols,

drops, gels and powders. Aerosol formulations of the present invention typically
comprise a solution or fine suspension of the compound of formula (I) and/or
geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or
physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof in a physiologically acceptable aqueous or non-aqueous
solvent and are usually presented in a single or multidose quantities in sterile form
is a sealed container, which can take the form of a cartridge or refill for use with an
atomising device. Alternatively, the sealed container may be a unitary dispensing
device, such as a single dose nasal inhaler or an aerosol dispenser fitted with a
metering valve which is intended for disposal once the contents of the container
have been exhausted. Where the dosage form comprises an aerosol dispenser, it
will contain a propellant which can be a compressed gas, such as compressed air
or an organic propellant, such as a fluorochlorohydrocarbon. The aerosol dosage
form can also take the form of a pump-atomiser. Compositions of the present
invention containing a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or
stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or
hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof suitable for buccal or
sublingual administration include tablets, lozenges and pastilles, wherein the
active ingredient is formulated with a carrier, such as sugar and acacia,
tragacanth, or gelatine and glycerol etc.
Compositions of the present invention containing a compound of formula (I)
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or
physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof for rectal administration are conveniently in the form of
suppositories containing a conventional suppository base, such as cocoa butter.
Compositions of the present invention containing a compound of formula (I)
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or
physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof for transdermal administration include ointments, gels and
patches.
The compositions of the present invention containing a compound of
formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers
and/or physiologically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or
polymorphs thereof are preferably in a unit dose form, such as a tablet, capsule or
ampoule.
The following are examples of suitable pharmaceutical formulations
of the present invention.
a) Intravenous injection
Compound of formula (I) 1-40 mg
Buffer to pH ca 7
Solvent/complexing agent to 100 ml
b) Bolus injection
Compound of formula (I) 1-40 mg
Buffer to pH ca 7
Co-solvent to 5 mi
Buffer: suitable buffers include citrate, phosphate, sodium
hydroxide/hydrochloric acid.
Solvent: typically water but may also include cyclodextrins (1-100 mg)
and co-solvents, such as propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol and
alcohol.
c) Tablet
Compound of formula (I) 1-40 mg
Diluent/Filter(may also include cyclodextrins) 50-250 mg
Binder 5-25 mg
Disintegrant (may also include cyclodextrins) 5-50 mg
Lubricant 1-5 mg
Cyclodextrin 1-100 mg
Diluent: e.g. microcrystalline cellulose, lactose starch.
Binder: e.g. polyvinylpyrrolidone, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
Disintegrant: e.g. sodium starch glycolate, crospovidone.
Lubricant: e.g. magnesium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate
d) Oral suspension
Compound of formula (I) 1-40 mg
Suspending agent 0.1-10 mg
Diluent 20-60 mg
Preservative 0.01-1.0 mg
Buffer to pH ca 5-8
Co-solvent 0-40 mg
Flavour 0.01-1.0 mg
Colourant 0.001-0.1 mg
Suspending agent: e.g. xanthan gum, microcrystalline cellulose.
Diluent: e.gf. sorbitol solution, typically water.
Preservative: e.g. sodium benzoate.
Buffer: e.g. citrate.
Co-solvent: e.g. alcohol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol,
cyclodextrin.
Methods of Treatment
The compounds of formula (I) of the present invention, in contrast to known
antipsychotics, have been found to exhibit very high affinity for dopamine D3
receptors, high-to-moderate affinity for dopamine D2 receptors and no affinity for
adrenergic alpha-1 receptors. The compounds are expected to be useful in the
treatment and/or prevention of disease states in which D3 and/or D2 receptors are
involved in the disease pathology and thus their modulation is required, or in which
modulation of D3 and/or D2 receptors exerts beneficial effect on the state and/or
process of the disease.
Dysfunction of the dopaminergic neurotransmitter system is involved in the
pathology of several neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders such as
schizophrenia, mania, bipolar disorders, drug abuse, dementia, cognitive
dysfunctions, and Parkinson's disease. The effects of neurotransmitter dopamine
is mediated via at least five distinct dopamine receptors belonging to D1- {i.e. D1
and D5) or D2- (i e. D2, D3 and D4) families. D3 receptors have been shown to have
characteristic distribution in the mammalian brain. Namely, they were found in high
densities in certain limbic structures such as nucleus accumbens, olfactory
tubercle and islands of Calleja. Therefore, preferential targeting of the D3
receptors may be a promising approach for more selective modulation of certain
dopaminergic functions and consequently offers successful therapeutic
interventions in several abnormalities such as schizophrenia, emotional or
cognitive dysfunctions (see, e.g., Sokoloff, P. et al.: Nature 1990, 347:146;
Schwartz, J.C. et al.: Clin. Neuropharmacol. 1993, 16:295; Schwartz, J.C. et al.:
Brain Res. Rev. 2000, 31:277; Levant, B.: Pharmacol, Rev. 1997, 49:231; Laszy,
J. et al.: Psychopharmacol. 2005, 179:567), drug abuse (see, e.g., Piila, C. et al.:
Nature 199, 400:371; Heidbreder, C.A. et al.: Brain Res. Rev. 2005, 49:77),
Parkinson's disease (see, e.g., Levant, B. et al.: CNS Drugs 1999, 12:391; Joyce,
J.N.: Pharmacol. Therap. 2001, 90:231; Bezard, E. et al.: Nature Medicine 2003,
9:762) and pain (see, e.g., Levant, B. etal.: Neurosci. Lett. 2001, 303:9).
The dopamine D2 receptors are widely distributed in the brain and are
known to be involved in numerous physiological functions and pathological states.
D2 antagonists are, for example, widely used as antipsychotics. However, it is also
well known that massive antagonism of the D2 receptors leads to unwanted side
effects, such as extrapyramidal motor symptoms, psychomotor sedation, cognitive
blunting and endocrine alterations. These side effects seriously restrict the
therapeutic utilization of D2 antagonist compounds (see, e.g., Wong, A.H.C. et al.:
Neurosci. Biobehav. Rev. 2003, 27:269.; Stahl, S.M. 2002, Essential
Psychopharmacology. Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications. 2nd Ed.
Cambridge University Press).
Cardiovascular side effects (such as orthostatic hypotension associated
with dizziness, tachycardia and sometimes syncope) of the first generation

antipsychotics {e.g. chlorpromazine, thioridazine, chlorprothixene) and second
generation antipsychotics (e.g. olanzapine, risperidone) are well documented (see,
e.g., Pacher, P. and Kecskemeti, V.: Curr. Pharm. Des. 2004, 10:2463;
.Brunton.L., Lazo, J. and Parker, K. (eds) Goodman and Oilman's The
Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 11th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2005, p.462.;
Stahl, S.M. 2002, Essential Psychopharmacology. Neuroscientific Basis and
Practical Applications. 2"" Ed. p. 409, Cambridge University Press, 2000;
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/Sep_Pls/RisperdalConsta_PI.pdf;
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/Aug_Pls/Zyprexa_PI.pdf). Side effects
of this sort hamper or seriously limit the antipsychotic therapy especially in the
initial period. All the above mentioned first and second generation antipsychotics
show considerable {i.e. nanomolar) affinities to adrenergic alpha-1 receptors and it
is a common view that the majority of their cardiovascular side effects are mainly
related to their alpha-1 antagonist actions. Thus, the lack of adrenergic alpha-1
activity is a highly desirable feature of a potential antipsychotic compound.
The present invention provides novel compounds of formula (I) and/or
geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or
hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof which have high affinity for
dopamine D3 receptors (Ki values less than 3 nM) and, simultaneously, have
high-to-moderate affinity for dopamine D2 receptors (Ki values of 10 to 50 nM)
always in a such combination that the D3 affinity is 5 to 50-times higher than the D2
affinity. In addition, compounds of formula (I) have no affinity to adrenergic alpha-1
receptors.
In a further aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating
conditions which require preferential modulation of dopamine D3 and/or D2
receptors, such as, but not limited to, psychoses (e.g. schizophrenia, schizo-
affective disorders), cognitive impairment accompanying schizophrenia, mild-to-
moderate cognitive deficits, dementia, psychotic states associated with dementia,
psychotic depression, mania, bipolar disorder, paranoid and delusional disorders,
dyskinetic disorders such as Parkinson's disease, neuroleptic induced
parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia, eating disorders (e.g. bulimia nervosa), attention
deficit disorders, hyperactivity disorders, depression and depressive states,

anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunctions (e.g. erectile dysfunctions), sleep disorders,
emesis, aggression, autism, drug (e.g. alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, opioids) abuse
and pain, which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective
amount of a compound of formula (I) and/or geometric isomers and/or
stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates
and/or polymorphs thereof.
The invention also provides the use of a compound of formula (I) and/or
geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or
hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof in the manufacture of a
medicament for the treatment of conditions which require modulation of dopamine
receptors, especially dopamine D3 and/or D2 receptors.
A preferred use for D3/D2 ligands according to the present invention is in the
treatment of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorders, cognitive impairment
accompanying schizophrenia, mild-to-moderate cognitive deficits, dementia,
psychotic states associated with dementia, psychotic depression, mania, bipolar
disorder, paranoid and delusional disorders, dyskinetic disorders such as
Parkinson's disease, neuroleptic induced parkinsonism, depression and
depressive states, anxiety disorders, and drug abuse {e.g. cocaine abuse).
The particular combination of the two receptor-actions described above
allows the simultaneous manifestation of the beneficial actions of D3 functional
antagonism (e.g. cognitive enhancer effect, inhibition of extrapyramidal motor
symptoms, inhibitory action on drug abuse) and that of the D2 functional
antagonism (e.g. antipsychotic effect). Furthermore, the same combination
surprisingly results in cancelling out the disadvantageous features of D2
antagonism (e.g. extrapyramidal symptoms, psychomotor sedation, cognitive
disturbances).
EXAMPLES
The present invention will now be further described by way of the following
non-limiting examples. In applying the disclosure of these examples, it should be
kept clearly in mind that the examples are merely illustrative of the present

invention and sliould not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any
way as many variations and equivalents that are encompassed by the present
invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the present
disclosure.
The structure of all intermediates and end products were elucidated by IR,
NMR and MS spectroscopy.
Example 1
4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid
tert-butyl ester (intermediate compound 1a)
Methyl-(4,5,6-trichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-amine (2.8 g, 12.2 mmol), 1-Boc-
piperazine (2.27 g, 12.2 mmol), potassium carbonate (0.84 g 6.1 mmol) in water
(2.5 ml) and methyl ethyl ketone (50 ml) were refluxed for 12 hours. After cooling
to room temperature the precipitate was filtered, and washed with water to give
the title compound (2.6 g, 59 %), melting point: 205-206 °C.
Applying the above procedure the following compounds were prepared:
4-(5,6-dichloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid
tert-butyl ester, melting point: 129-131°C (intermediate compound lb);
4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid
tert-butyl ester, melting point: 164-167 °C (intermediate compound 1c);
4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-1 -carboxylic acid tert-
butyl ester, melting point: 170-175 °C (intermediate compound Id).
Example 2
(4,5-Dlchloro-6-plperazln-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine dihydrochloride
(intermediate compound 2a)
2.6 g (7.2 mmol) 4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazine-
1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester was deprotected at 10 °C using 100 ml
ethylacetate saturated with gaseous hydrochloric acid. After 4 hours the

precipitate was filtered giving the title compound (2.4 g, 100 %), melting at 204-
209 °C.
Applying the above procedure the following compounds were prepared:
(4,5-dichloro-6-piperazin-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-dimethyl-amine
dihydrochloride, melting point: 178-184 °C (intermediate compound 2b);
(4,5-dichloro-6-piperazin-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-ethyl-amine dihydrochloride,
melting point: 200-202 °C (intermediate compound 2c);
(4,5-dichloro-6-pipera2in-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-amine dihydrochloride, melting
point: 183-185 °C (intermediate compound 2d).
Example 3
Trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-plperazin-1-yl]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamlc acid tert-butyl ester (intermediate compound 3a)
5.36 g (16 mmol) of (4,5-dichloro-6-piperazin-1-yl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-
amine dihydrochloride and 3.86 g (16 mmol) of fraA7s-4-(2-oxoethyl)cyclohexyl-
carbamic acid tert-butyl ester were dissolved in dichloromethane (320 ml). 6.7 ml
(48 mmol) triethylamine was added, then 5.1 g (24 mmol) sodium
triacetoxyborohydride was added portion wise and the reaction mixture was stirred
for 20 hours at ambient temperature. 20 % potassium carbonate solution in water
(100 ml) was then added. The organic layer was separated, dried and evaporated
to dryness in vacuo. The residue was triturated with diethyl ether to give the title
compound (6.9 g, 88.5 %), melting point: 199-202 °C.
Applying the above procedure the following compounds were prepared:
trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester melting point: 169-171 °C
(intermediate compound 3b);
trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester melting point; 164-168 °C
(intermediate compound 3c);
trans-(4-{2-[4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyO-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, melting point: 197-199 °C (intermediate
compound 3d).
Example 4
Trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro-
pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine trihydrochioride (intermediate compound 4a)
4.88 g (10 mmol) /rans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-
piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester was deprotected at
10 °C using 100 ml ethylacetate saturated with gaseous hydrochloric acid. After 4
hours the precipitate was filtered giving the title compound (4.9 g, 99 %), melting
at 325-326 °C.
Applying the above procedure the following compounds were prepared:
trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro-
pyrimidin-2-yl)-dimethyl-amine trihydrochioride, melting point: 329-330 °C
(intermediate compound 4b)
trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro-
pyrimidin-2-yl)-ethyl-amine trihydrochioride, melting point: 318-319 °C
(intermediate compound 4c)
trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-5,6-dichloro-
pyrimidin-2-yl)-amine trihydrochioride, melting point: 324-326 °C (intermediate
compound 4d)
Method A
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-plperazin-1-yl]-
ethyi}-cyclohexyl)-acetamide (Compound 1)

2.28 g (4.6 mmol) frans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-
5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine trihydrochloride was suspended in
dichloromethane (50 ml). Triethylamine (3.5 ml, 25.3 mmol) was added followed
by the addition of acetyl chloride (0.49 ml, 6.9 mmol). The reaction mixture was
stirred for 24 hours at room temperature. The precipitate was filtered, washed with
water and purified using column chromatography to give the title compound (1.39
g, 70 %), MS (El): 430.2 (MH*); ^H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-dg (TMS) + 1 drop of
cc. DCI, D (ppm)): 0.89-0.96 m (2H); 1.06-1.35 m (3H); 1.55-1.82 m (6H); 1.79 s
(3H); 2.76 s (3H); 2.98-3.18 m (4H); 3.37-3.58 m (5H); 4.16-4.29 m (2H); 7.90 br
(residual NH); 11.35 br (residual NH).
Method B
Trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dJchloro-2-methylammo-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yi]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-3-ethyl-urea (Compound 10)
0.25 g (0.5 mmol) fraA7S-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-
5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine trihydrochloride was dissolved in dry
dichloromethane (10 ml). Triethylamine (0.28 ml, 2 mmol) was added followed by
the addition of ethylisocyanate (0.06 ml, 0.753 mmol), and the reaction mixture
was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo.
The residue was triturated with water, and the precipitate was filtered to give the
title compound (0.17 g, 72 %) MS (El): 459.2 (MH^). ^H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-
d6(TMS) + 1 drop of cc. DCI, Q (ppm)): 0.96 t (3H); 0.88-1.13 m (4H); 1.13-1.31 m
(1H); 1.54-1.85 m (6H); 2.74 s (3H); 2.98 q (2H); 2.89-3.16 m (4H); 3.19-3.33 m
(1H); 3.34-3.58 m (4H); 4.12-4.30 m (2H).
Method C
Trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-urea (Compound 2)
0.6 g (1.3 mmol) trans-(4-{4-[2-(4-amino-cyclohexyl)-ethyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-
5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine trihydrochlorid was suspended in
methanol. Triethylamine (0.36 ml, 2.6 mmol) was added followed by the addition

potassium cyanate (0.26 g, 3.12 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 10 hours.
The solvent was removed in vacuo. The residue was triturated with water, and the
precipitate was filtered to give the title compound (0.42 g 75 %) MS (El): 431.2
(MH+). 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6 (TMS)+ 1 drop of cc. DCI, C (ppm)): 0.91-
1.12 m (2H); 1 15-1.36 m (3H); 1.56-1.92 m (6H); 2.76 s (3H); 3.00-3.21 m (4H);
3.30-3.61 m (5H); 4.15-4.31 m (2H).
Applying one of the above methods, using the appropriate reactants, the
following compounds were prepared:
trans-morpholine-4-carboxylicacid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-
pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide (Compound 3), MS (El):
515.2 (MH*); ^H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS), ? (ppm)): 0.84-1.03 m (2H);
1.08 t(3H); 1.12-1.27 m(3H); 1.27-1.40 m (2H); 1.66-1.83 m (4H); 2.24-2.51 m
(6H); 3.16-3.27 m (6H); 3.35-3.42 m (1H); 3.43-3.59 m (8H); 6.14 d (1H); 7.40 br.
(1H);
trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yi]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-urea (Compound 4), MS (El): 445.2 (MH^); ^H NMR (300 MHz,
DMSO-de (TMS) + 1drop of cc. TFA, ? (ppm)): 0.86-1.18 m (4H); 1.10 s (3H);
1.15-1.32 m (1H); 1.49-1.61 m (2H); 1.65-1.89 m (4H); 3.03-3.37 m (9H); 3.49-
3.62 m (2H); 4.18-4.36 m (2H);
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-
yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-acetamide (Compound 5), MS (El): 444.3 (MH^); ^H
NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-de + Idrop of cc. TFA (TMS), D (ppm)): 0.91-1.34 m (5H);
1.45-1.62 m (2H); 1.66-1.85 m (4H); 1.77 s (3H); 3.07 s (6H); 3.07-3.20 m (4H);
3.20-3.36 m (2H); 3.37-3.62 m (3H); 4.22-4.36 m (2H); 7.71 d (1H); 9.77 br (due to
protonation);
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyO-acetamide (Compound 6), MS (El): 444.2 (MH^); ^H NMR (300 MHz,
CDCl3(TMS), D (ppm)): 1.04-1.14 m (4H); 1.19 t(3H); 1.23-1.30 m (1H); 1.37-1.48
m (2H); 1.77-1.82 m (2H); 1.95 s (3H); 1.94-2.04 m (2H); 2.34-2.43 m (2H); 2.48-
2.55 m (4H); 3.30-3.43 m (2H); 3.58-3.77 m (5H); 4.83 t (1H); 5.23 d (1H);

trans-morpholine-4-carboxylic acid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-
pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide (Compound 7), MS (El):
501.2 (MH^); ^H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-de+DCI (TMS), I (ppm)): 0.91-1.04 m
(2H); 1.12-1.30 m (3H); 1.55-1.66 m (2H); 1.67-1.84 m (4H); 2.76 s (3H); 3.01-
3.15 m (4H); 3.19-3.28 m (4H); 3.34-3.43 m (1H); 3.42-3.63 m (BH); 4.03-4.37 m
(2H); 7.45 br (residual NH); 11.22 br (residual NH);
trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl-1,1-dimethyl-urea (Compound 8), MS (El): 459.2 (MH*); ^H NMR (500
MHz, DMSO-d6(TMS)+1dropofcc.TFA, D (ppm)): 0.91-1.06 m (2H); 1.14-1.31
m (3H); 1.49-1.64 m (2H); 1.67-1.84 m (4H); 2.77 s (9H); 3.03-3.21 m (4H); 3.21-
3.43 m (3H); 3.51-3.62 m (2H); 4.14-4.44 m (2H); 5.49 br. (due to protonation);
7.50 br(1H); 9.83 br(1H);
trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl}-1,1-dimethyl-urea (Compound 9), MS (El): 473.2 (MH*); ^H NMR (500
MHz, DMSO-de (TMS) + Idrop of cc.TFA, D (ppm)): 0.91-1.03 m (2H); 1.09 t (3H);
1.13-1.28 m (3H); 1.50-1.60 m (2H); 1.66-1.84 m (4H); 2.75 s (6H); 3.00-3.19 m
(4H); 3.19-3.39 m (5H); 3.48-3.62 m (2H); 4.07-4.36 m (2H); 5.86 br (due to
protonation); 7.53 br (1H); 9.91 br (1H);
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-plperazin-1-yl]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl-propionamide (Compound 11), MS(EI): 444.2 (MH^) ^H NMR
(500 MHz, DMSO-de (TMS) Idrop of cc. TFA, D (ppm)): 0.97 t (3H); 0.95-1.05 m
(2H); 1.06-1.18 m (2H); 1.18-1.29 m (1H); 1.51-1.59 m (2H); 1.68-1.81 m (4H);
2.03 q (2H); 2.76 s (3H); 3.03-3.34 m (6H); 3.40-3.51 m (1H); 3.51-3.60 m (2H);
4.13-4.39 m (2H); 7.42, 7.52 br. (due to protonation); 7.60 d (1H); 9.72 br. (1H);
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yi]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-acetamide (Compound 12), MS (El): 416.2 (MH+); 1H NMR (300 MHz,
DMSO-de (TMS), ? (ppm)): 0.83-1.28 m (5H); 1.28-1.40 m (2H); 1.65-1.82 m (4H);
1.76 s (3H); 2.26-2.35 m (2H); 2.37-2.48 m (4H); 3.35-3.54 m (5H); 7.65 d (1H);
6.83 s (2H);
trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-3-methyl-urea (Compound 13), MS (El): 445,3 (MH^); ^H NMR (400
MHz, DMSO-de (TMS) + 1 drop of cc. DCI, D (ppm)): 0.90-1.17 m (4H); 1.19-1.31
m (1H); 1.58-1.84 m (6H); 2.54 s (3H); 2.76 s (3H); 3.02-3.16 m (4H); 3.22-3.33 m
(1H); 3.42-3.57 m(4H); 4.10-4.30 m (2H); 7.44 br (residual NH); 11.33 br
(residual NH)
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-benzamide (Compound 14), MS(EI): 492.4 (MH*); ^H NMR (400
MHz, DMSO-de (TMS)+ 1 drop of cc. DCI, n (ppm)): 0.98-1.11 m (2H); 1.21-1.44
m (3H); 1.61-1.70 m (2H); 1.73-1.90 m (4H); 2.76 s (3H); 2.97-3.19 m (4H); 3.42-
3.56 m (4H); 3.66-3.83 m (1H); 4.09-4.32 m (2H); 7.41-7.54 m (3H); 7.82-7.87 m
(2H); 8.26 br (residual NH); 11.33 br (residual NH);
trans-3-bromo-A/-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-
piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-benzamide (Compound 15), MS(EI): 571.3
(MH+); 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3+ MeOD-d4 (TMS), D (ppm)): 1.06-1.42 m (5H);
1.48-1.65 m (2H); 1.79-1.88 m (2H); 2.04-2.13 m (2H); 2.43-2.85 m (6H); 2.91 s
(3H); 3.62-3.99 m (5H); 7.29-7.32 m (1H); 7.59-7.64 m (1H); 7.66-7.71 m (1H);
7.87-7.90 m(1H).
Biological Test Methods
1. D3 receptor binding
Binding assays were carried out on rat recombinant D3 receptors (Perkin-
Elmer, Cat. No. 6110139) expressed in Sf9 cells using [^H]spiperone (0.44-1.49
nM) as ligand and haloperidol (10 |jM) for determination of non-specific binding.
The assay was performed according to the supplier's assay protocol (Cat.No.:
3110139).
2. D2 Receptor Binding
D2 receptor binding was determined as described by Creese et al. {Eur. J.
Pharmacol., 60:55-66, 1979) on rat brain striatal membrane preparation using
[3H]spiperone (0.4-1.3 nM) as ligand. Non-specific binding was determined in the
presence of 1 pM (+) butaclamol.
3. Alpha-1 Receptor Binding
Alpha-1 receptor binding studies were performed according to the methods
described by Greengrass and Bremner {Eur. J. Pharmacol., 55:323-326, 1979) on
rat cortical membrane preparation using [^H]-prazosine (0.22-0.37 nM) as ligand.
The non-specific binding was determined in the presence of 10 pM phentolamine.
4. Amphetamine-Induced Hypermotility
One hour after the oral administration of doses of the test compound or
vehicle, male Wistar rats were subcutaneously treated with d-amphetamine (0.5
mg/kg, sc.) and were individually placed in activity cages for one hour. Locomotor
activity was measured in a four-channel activity monitor equipped with infrared
photobeams Horizontal movement was determined as the number of beam
interruptions. Mean ± SE of horizontal activity data of each group was calculated.
Percent inhibition of amphetamine-induced increase in locomotion was calculated
for each dose of the tested compound. The ED-50 value was determined by linear
regression fitted to the dose-response plot.
5. Catalepsy Test
Thirty minutes after the oral treatment with the test compounds male Wistar
rats weighing 200-220 g (n=10/group) were placed in extra-ordinary position:
placing both forepaws of the rat on a 10 cm high podium. Animals were
considered to be cataleptic if they did not correct their body posture within 30 sec.
The frequency of cataleptic animals was determined at one, two, three, four and
five hours after the treatment. Minimum effective (cataleptic) dose was defined as
the dose causing catalepsy at least at two readings (i.e. either at two time points in
the same animal or in two different animals at any of the time points).
6. Scopolamine-lnduced Learning Disturbance in the Water-Labyrinth
The learning process of rats was assessed in a 3-choice point water-
labyrinth system. The number of directional turning errors was recorded in three
daily trials for three experimental days. Male Wistar rats weighing 180-200 g (n=10
per groups) were treated orally with vehicle or the test compounds 1 hour before
each daily session. Scopolamine (3 mg/kg ip.) as amnestic agent was injected 30
minutes prior to the first daily trial. Mean ± SE of errors committed in all the trials
was calculated in each group. Percent inhibition of scopolamine-induced increase
in the number of errors was calculated for each dose of the tested compound.
Dopamine D3 and D2 and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor binding data of
selected compounds of the present invention are listed in Table 1. Ki (nM) data
are given.
Table 1.
The most prominent side effects of the first generation antipsychotic
compounds {e.g. chlorpromazine and haloperidol) and at higher doses even those
of second generation (atypical) antipsychotics (e.g. risperidone) are the
extrapyramidal symptoms such as pseudo-parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia
and the orthostatic hypotension. The former two are the result of massive
blockade of D2 receptors in the basal ganglia whereas the latter is the
consequence of antagonism of alpha-1 receptors.

As can be seen from Table 1, the compounds of the present invention are
very highly potent ligands at D3 receptors (Ki values are less than 3 nM) and
moderately potent ligands at dopamine D2 receptors (Ki values between 5 and 50
nM) showing 5 to 50 fold selectivity for D3 over D2 receptors. Coupling the very
high D3 affinity to the moderate D2 affinity in this particular proportion allows the
beneficial {e.g. antipsychotic) actions of a D2 antagonist to be preserved, while at
the same time, impeding (by the D3 effects) the appearance of the
disadvantageous consequences of massive D2 receptor blockade, such as
extrapyramidal symptoms or cognitive disturbances. It is therefore anticipated that
no or greatly diminished adverse effects related to D2 receptors will occur in the
course of therapeutical application of compounds of the present invention.
Furthermore, as well as favourably modulating the dopamine D2 receptor-
mediated functions, action of the compounds of formula (I) of the present invention
on dopamine D3 receptors will also result in additional therapeutically beneficial
effects e.g. cognitive improvement, diminution of negative and depressive
symptoms. In addition, the compounds have no affinity to adrenergic alpha-1
receptors (Ki values are higher than 1000 nM for each compound) and thus have
extremely high D3/alpha-1 selectivity. From the lack of affinity of the compounds to
adrenergic alpha-1 receptors the lack of cardiovascular side effects {e.g.
orthostatic hypotension and associated symptoms such as dizziness, tachycardia)
is anticipated.
The beneficial effects of the compounds of formula (I) of the present
invention carrying the above described particular combination of D3 and D2
receptor binding affinities were demonstrated in vivo, in methods used to measure
antipsychotic effect (amphetamine hypermotility), cognitive enhancer activity
(scopolamine-induced learning disturbance) and extrapyramidal side-effect
(catalepsy test).The results are shown in Tables 2 and 3.
Table 2
Effects of compounds of formula (I) on amphetamine-Induced hypermotlllty
and in the catalepsy test
As can be seen from Table 2, compounds of formula (I) of the present
invention have highly potent antipsychotic activity (inhibition of amphetamine-
induced hypermotility) as can be predicted from their high to moderate dopamine
D2 receptor affinities. With regard to cataleptogenic (i.e. extrapyramidal side
effect-inducing) potential, compounds of formula (I) of the present invention are
highly superior to the reference drugs olanzapine and risperidone both In absolute
(MED) and relative (Tl) terms. Since olanzapine and risperidone show equal
binding affinity to the D3 and D2 dopamine receptors (see Table 1) whereas
compounds of formula (I) of the present invention preferably bind to the D3
receptor (their D3 affinity is 5 to 50 fold higher than the D2 affinity) in such a way
that they have high or very high affinity to dopamine D3 receptors and moderate to
high affinity to dopamine D2 receptors, the results of Table 2 also demonstrate that
such particular combination of D3 and D2 affinities indeed result in preservation of
the beneficial antipsychotic action with simultaneous elimination of the
disadvantageous extrapyramidal side-effect (catalepsy).
Table 3
Effects of compounds of formula (I) on scopolamlne-induced learning
disturbance
a: negative values mean further impairment in learning performance
Data in Table 3 show that compounds of formula (I) of the present invention
do exert cognitive enhancing effect (as evidenced by the considerable inhibition of
the learning disrupting effect of scopolamine) in contrast to olanzapine and
risperidone which further impaired rather than improved the learning performance
of scopolamine treated animals. These findings demonstrate the beneficial effect
of the very high to high D3 receptor affinity characteristic for the compounds of
formula (I) of the present invention and also point to the importance of the
particular 5 to 50-fold D3/D2 selectivity ratio possessed by these compounds. In
the case of risperidone and olanzapine, compounds which showed equal affinity to
the D3 and D2 receptors, the deleterious effect of D2 antagonism on learning
overcame the beneficial cognitive action of D3 antagonism while in case of
compounds of formula (I) of the present invention the 5 to 50-fold higher D3
receptor affinity cancelled out the disadvantageous effect (cognitive disturbance in
this case) of D2 antagonism.
While the invention has been depicted and described by reference to
exemplary embodiments of the invention, such a reference does not imply a
limitation on the invention, and no such limitation is to be inferred. The invention is

capable of considerable modification, alteration, and equivalents in form and
function, as will occur to those ordinarily skilled in the pertinent arts having the
benefit of this disclosure. The depicted and described embodiments of the
invention are exemplary only, and are not exhaustive of the scope of the invention.
Consequently, the invention is intended to be limited only by the spirit and scope
of the appended claims, giving full cognizance to equivalence in all respects.
The entire disclosures of all applications, patents and publications, cited
herein, are hereby incorporated by reference.
We Claim:
1. A compound of formula (I):

wherein
Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4, phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1-
pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group,
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl;
R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl;
R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts
and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof.
2. A compound of claim 1, wherein
Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4 or 4-morpholinyl group,
R1 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group;
R2 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group;
R3 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group; and
R4 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group.
3. A compound selected from:
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dlchloro-2-methylamJno-pyrimidin-4-yl)-pjperazln-1-yl]-ethyl]-
cyclohexylj-acetamide,
trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamlno-pyrlmidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-urea,
trans-morphollne-4-carboxylic acid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dlchloro-2-ethylamino-pyrlmidin-4-
yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amlde,
trans-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-urea,
trans-A/-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dlchloro-2-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-
ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-acetamide,
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dlchloro-2-ethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-acetamide,
trans-morphollne-4-carboxylic acid (4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-
4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-amide,
trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl-1,1 -dimethyl-urea,
trans-3-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-amino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl}-1,1 -dimethyl-urea,
trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-3-ethyl--urea.
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl-propionamide,
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(2-amino-5,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-acetamide,
trans-1-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-3-methyl-urea,
trans-N-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-nnethylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethyl}-
cyclohexyl)-benzamide,
trans-3-bromo-A/-(4-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-piperazin-1-
yl]-ethyl}-cyclohexyl)-benzamide,
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts
and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof.
4. A compound of formula (III):
wherein
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, and
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group.
5. A process for preparing a compound of formula (I):
(I)
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts
and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof,
wherein
Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4, phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1-
pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group,
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl,
R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl,
R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group
comprising reacting an acid- or carbamoylchoride of formula (II):
wherein Q is as described above;
with an amine of formula (III):
(III)
wherein
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
and, where appropriate, separating the enantiomers and/or diastereomers,
and/or cis- and/or trans-isomers of compounds of formula (I), or intermediates
thereto, by conventional methods,
and optionally thereafter forming salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates of
the compound of formula (I).
6. A process for preparing a compound of formula (I):
(I)
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers
and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof,

wherein
Q represents NR3R4,
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl,
R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl,
comprising reacting an isocyanate of formula (IV):
R6-NCO
(IV)
wherein R6 represents C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl
group
with an amine of formula (III):
(III)
wherein
R1 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group,

and, where appropriate, separating the enantiomers and/or diastereomers,
and/or cis- and/or trans-isomers of compounds of formula (I), or intermediates
thereto, by conventional methods,
and optionally thereafter forming salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates of
the compound of formula (I).
7. A process for preparing a compound of formula (I):
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers
and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof,
wherein
Q represents amino,
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group, comprising
comprising reacting potassium cyanate or sodium cyanate with an amine of
formula (III)
wherein
R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group;
R2 represents hydrogen atom or C1-4 alkyl group;
and, where appropriate, separating the enantiomers and/or diiastereomers,
and/or cis- and/or trans- isomers of compounds of formula (I), or intermediates
thereto, by conventional methods,
and optionally thereafter forming salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates of
the compound of formula (I).
8. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I)
wherein
Q represents C1-4 alkyl, -NR3R4, phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, 1-
pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-R5-piperazin-1-yl or 4-morpholinyl group,

R1 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R2 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group,
R3 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl,
R4 represents hydrogen, C1-4alkyl group, phenyl or optionally substituted
phenyl,
R5 represents hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group
and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts
and/or hydrates and/or solvates and/or polymorphs thereof and one or more
physiologically acceptable carrier(s).

The present invention relates to new dopamine D3 and D2 ligands of
formula (I):

wherein R1, R2 and Q are as described herein, and/or geometric isomers and/or
stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates
and/or polymorphs thereof. The invention also relates to processes for preparing
the same, to compositions containing the same and to their use in the treatment
and/or prevention of conditions which requires modulation of dopamine receptors.

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Patent Number

270385

Indian Patent Application Number

3840/KOLNP/2009

PG Journal Number

51/2015

Publication Date

18-Dec-2015

Grant Date

17-Dec-2015

Date of Filing

05-Nov-2009

Name of Patentee

RICHTER GEDEON NYRT.

Applicant Address

H-1103 BUDAPEST, GYÖMRÖI UT 19-21, HUNGARY

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	GYERTYÁN, ISTVÁN	BUDAPEST ÚT 18/E, H-1161 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
2	SÁGHY, KATALIN	ÜLLOI ÚT 60/62., H-1082 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
3	SCHMIDT, ÉVA	ZÁPOR U. 9/B, H-2089 TELKI, HUNGARY
4	FARKAS, SÁNDOR	OLAJLIGET U. 42, H-1103 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
5	KOMLÓDI, ZSOLT	HELSINKI ÚT 8., H-1203 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
6	ÁGAINÉ CSONGOR, ÉVA	ROZÁLIA U. 35, H-1031 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
7	BARTÁNÉ SZALAI, GIZELLA	AVARSZÁLLÁS U. 38, H-1162 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
8	DOMÁNY, GYÖRGY	FÖ U. 2/G, H-7695 ÓBÁNYA, HUNGARY
9	KISS, BÉLA	NEMESKE U. 16/C, H-1182 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
10	LASZY, JUDIT	MADÁCH TÉR 1, H-2094 NAGYKOVÁCSI, HUNGARY

PCT International Classification Number

C07D 239/48

PCT International Application Number

PCT/HU2008/000032

PCT International Filing date

2008-04-10

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1	P07 00269	2007-04-11	Hungary