EP0412988A1 - Composes polycycliques fusionnes, compositions, procedes de fabrication et leurs utilisations comme antagonistes du paf, antihistamines et/ou agents anti-inflammatoires - Google Patents

Composes polycycliques fusionnes, compositions, procedes de fabrication et leurs utilisations comme antagonistes du paf, antihistamines et/ou agents anti-inflammatoires

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EP0412988A1
EP0412988A1 EP89905353A EP89905353A EP0412988A1 EP 0412988 A1 EP0412988 A1 EP 0412988A1 EP 89905353 A EP89905353 A EP 89905353A EP 89905353 A EP89905353 A EP 89905353A EP 0412988 A1 EP0412988 A1 EP 0412988A1
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  • the present invention relates to compounds useful as PAF antagonists, antihistamines and/or antiinflammatory agents, and to methods of treating mammals in need of such compounds.
  • the compounds of Table IV are disclosed as having CNS depressant activities, see page 1324.
  • Some of the compounds of formula I in Table I are disclosed as having antiinflammatory activity.
  • Ketotifen is a known antihistamine having the formula
  • T O or Q is CH, N or N ⁇ O;
  • R 2 and R 3 may be the same or different and each independently represents H, alkyl, CF 3 , NO 2 , halo, OR 5 , NR 5 R 6 , or -S(O) m -alkyl, in which:
  • R 5 and R 6 may be the same or different and each is independently selected from H, alkyl, acyl or aroyl, and n is 0, 1 or 2;
  • ring A 1 represents a fused 5-membered
  • heterocyclic aromatic ring having at least one heteroatom selected from O, S or N in the ring, said ring optionally being substituted by 1 to 3 R groups selected from alkyl, aryl and arylmethyl or by two R groups on adjacent ring atoms which R groups together with such adjacent ring atoms represent a fused benzene or fused pyridine ring,
  • ring represents a fused 6-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring having 1, 2 or 3 ring nitrogen atoms; ring represents (i) when Q is N or N ⁇ O:
  • U is -H or -OH when the bond between W and the cyclohepta ring is a single bond
  • W is C, N or N ⁇ O and the dotted line drawn to W from the cyclohepta ring represents an optional double bond when W is C or is absent when W is N or N ⁇ O;
  • R 7 represents H, alkyl, acyl or aroyl
  • Z is O or S
  • R 1 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, CF 3 , aryl, heteroaryl, NR 5 R wherein R 5 and R 6 are as defined above, alkylthio or alkoxy, or R 1 and R 4 together represent -(CH 2 ) k - where k is 1, 2, or 3 so as to form a fused ring;
  • R x represents alkyl, aralkyl or aryl
  • R 4 represents H, alkyl or aryl.
  • R 9 is H, alkyl or aryl
  • R 10 is H, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, acyl, aroyl and heteroaroyl wherein the aryl moiety is optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from H, halogen, NO 2 , CF 3 , -SH, -S-(alkyl), -S(O) m -alkyl, alkyl, CO 2 H, CH 2 OH, C(OH)-(lower alkyl), NH 2 , NH-(lower alkyl), N-(lower alkyl) 2 , OH, O-(lower alkyl), O-(aryl), O- (aroyl), O-(heteroaroyl), NH(acyl), N(acyl) 2 , NH-aroyl, N-(aroyl) 2 , NH-(heteroaroyl), NH-(heteroaroyl) 2 , NH(alkyl) N-(alkyl)
  • R 11 represents H, alkyl, aryl or aralkyl
  • R 19 represents alkyl, aryl or aralkyl.
  • the present invention also comprises a method for treating PAF disorders, allergy and/or inflammation in a mammal comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.0 to said mammal.
  • the present invention also relates to the use of a compound of formula 1.0 and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of PAF disorders, allergy and/or inflammation.
  • a preferred structure is
  • R 2 and R 3 are preferably both H.
  • Q is CH
  • R 2 is preferably H and R 3 is Cl and the chloro
  • W preferably represents C and the dotted line attached thereto represents a double bond or W represents N and the dotted line is absent, i.e., a single covalent bond is present.
  • X 1 preferably represents
  • R 1 is preferably methyl or 2-, 3-, or 4- pyridyl.
  • R 4 is preferably H and n is preferably 1.
  • K and L preferably both represent -H,-H.
  • ring represents
  • the following compounds are preferred species of formula 1.1:
  • the compounds of formula 1.1 are useful in treating allergic reactions in mammals, e.g., man.
  • the compounds of formula 1.1 may be used to treat any condition in which mediation of PAF is involved.
  • a preferred aspect of the invention involves the treatment of a mammal in need of PAF-antagonism by administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a PAF-antagonistic effective amount of a compound of formula 2.0
  • X 2 represents
  • R x represents alkyl, aralkyl and aryl and the remaining substituents are as previously defined.
  • X 2 is preferably
  • One preferred embodiment of the method employs a compound of the formula
  • a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof e.g., the difumarate salt (available from Aldrich Chemical Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin).
  • Preferred compounds of formula 1. 0 which are particularly useful as antiinflammatory agents and also as intermediates for preparing compounds of formulae 1.1 and 2.0 are compounds of formula 3.0
  • n 0, 1 or 2;
  • Ring is preferably
  • the present invention also is directed at pharmaceutical compositions comprising a composition of formula 1.0, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
  • the present invention further comprises a method of making a pharmaceutical composition
  • a method of making a pharmaceutical composition comprisin admixing a compound of formula 1.0, with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
  • the invention further comprises a method for making a compound of formula 1.0, comprising: a) Where X 1 represents reacting a compound of formula 9.1 in with compound 8.1 in the presence of base
  • R d represents an optionally substitutted alk alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl group
  • R e and R f each independently represent lower alkyl or together represent an alkanediyl chain of 2 o methylene groups;
  • R 9 is H or C(Z)R 1 .
  • the compounds of formula 1.0 can exist in unsolvated as well as solvated forms, including hydrated forms, e.g., hemihydrate.
  • solvated forms including hydrated forms, e.g., hemihydrate.
  • pharmaceutically acceptable solvents such as water, ethanol and the like are equivalent to the unsolvated forms for purposes of the invention.
  • the structures of formula 1.0 may contain one or more substituents, e.g., R 2 and R 3 .
  • substituents e.g., R 2 and R 3 .
  • they may be the same or different.
  • compounds having combinations of different substituents are within the scope of the invention.
  • the lines drawn into the rings from the R 2 and R 3 groups indicate that such groups may be attached at any of the appropriate available positions.
  • the R 2 and R 3 groups may be attached at any of the four positions in the left-hand ring of formula 1.0, provided that Q is CH, and at the three positions when Q is N.
  • Certain compounds of formula 1.0 will be acidic in nature, e.g. those compounds which possess a carboxyl or phenolic hydroxyl group. These compounds may form pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Examples of such salts may include. sodium, potassium, calcium, aluminum, gold and silver salts. Also contemplated are salts formed with pharmaceutically acceptable amines such as ammonia, alkyl amines, hydroxyalkylamines, N-methylglucamine and the like.
  • Certain basic compounds of formula 1.0 also form pharmaceutically acceptable salts, e.g., acid addition salts and quaternary ammonium salts.
  • suitable acids for salt formation are hydrochloric, sulfuric, phosphoric, acetic, citric, oxalic, malonic, salicylic, malic, fumaric, succinic, ascorbic, maleic, methanesulfonic and other mineral and carboxylic acids well known to those in the art.
  • the salts are prepared by contacting the free base form with a sufficient amount of the desired acid to produce a salt in the conventional manner.
  • the free base forms may be regenerated by treating the salt with a suitable dilute aqueous base solution such as dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, ammonia and sodium bicarbonate.
  • a suitable dilute aqueous base solution such as dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, ammonia and sodium bicarbonate.
  • the quaternary ammonium salts are prepared by conventional methods, e.g., by reaction of a tertiary amino group in a compound of formula 1.0, with a quaternizing compound such as an alkyl iodide, etc.
  • the free base forms differ from their respective salt forms somewhat in certain physical properties, such as solubility in polar solvents, but the salts are otherwise equivalent to their respective free base forms for purposes of the invention.
  • alkyl (including the alkyl portions of -(SO 2 ) m - alkyl, alkylthio, alkoxy, alkylamino and dialkylamino) - represents a straight or branched, saturated hydrocarbon chain having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, e.g., methyl, n- propyl, isopropyl, tertiary butyl, secondary butyl, etc.; halo - represents fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo;
  • acyl - represents a group wherein alkyl is as described above; cycloalkyl - represents a saturated carbocyclic ring having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably 5 to 7 carbon atoms, e.g., cyclohexyl; aryl (including the aryl portion of aroyl and arylalkyl) - represents a carbocyclic group having from 6 to 15 carbon atoms and at least one benzene ring, with all of the available substitutable carbon atoms of the carbocyclic group being intended as possible points of attachment, wherein the carbocyclic group may be optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from halo, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl-S(O) m -phenoxy, CF 3 , amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, NO 2 , carboxyl or -COOalkyl, and wherein aryl preferably represents phenyl or
  • aroyl - represents where aryl is as described above; and heteroaryl - represents a cyclic group having at least one heteroatom selected from 0, S, N ⁇ O and/or N interupting a carbocyclic ring structure and having a sufficient number of delocalized pi electrons to provide aromatic character, wherein heteroaryl groups preferably have from 2 to 14 carbon atoms and are optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from halo, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl-S(O) m -, phenoxy, CF 3 , amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, NO 2 , carboxyl or -COOalkyl, and wherein any available carbon atoms thereof may function as the point of attachment of the heteroaryl group, suitable heteroaryl groups including 2- or 3-furanyl, 2- or 3-thienyl, 2-, 3- or 4- pyridinyl, 2-, 4- or 5-thiazolyl, 2-, 4- or 5-imidazolyl
  • heteroaroyl - represents where the heteroaryl is as defined above.
  • the ring represents a fused, 5-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring having at least one heteroatom selected from O, S or N in the ring or a 6-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring having 2 or 3 ring nitrogen atoms in addition to carbon atoms.
  • the 5-membered rings have two double bonds and the 6-membered rings have three double bonds.
  • One skilled in the art will recognize the possible combinations of O, S and N heteroatoms in such fused aromatic. rings and all are part of the invention.
  • the O or S may be at any of three positions.
  • two N atoms are in the 6-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring, there are six possible isomeric variations for the two nitrogen atoms. All such possibilities are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
  • the compounds of formula 4.0 may be prepared according to general procedures known in the art.
  • the compounds of formula 4.0 may be prepared by conventional heterocycle-forming reactions, e.g., intramolecular or intermolecular ring closures.
  • One particularly useful starting material for such ring closures is a compound of formula 6.0
  • carbonyl groups on the bridge carbon atoms may be added subsequent to heterocycle-forming reactions as also described below.
  • the compounds of formula 4.0 may be prepared by the ring closure or other reactions exemplified in sections A - I below:
  • ring represents compound of formula 5.1 is reacted with, for example, a compound of the formula R 11 CO 2 H and (R 11 CO) 2 O, or (R 11 CO) 2 O alone or the like, and anhydrous, gaseous HCl:
  • the compound of formula 5.1 may be prepared as disclosed in J. Med. Chem. (1974, 17, 1316) and J. Med. Chem. (1984, 27, 20). Use of cerain commercially available starting materials according to standard methods disclosed by these references furnishes the ⁇ -oximinoketones 5.1. 1-Benzosuberone and cycloheptenylpyridine exemplify these starting materials, and they are commercially available from the Aldrich Chemical Co. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. B. The compounds of formula 4.1 may be converted to compounds of formula 4.0 wherein
  • ring represents by reacting a compound of formula 4.1 with, for example, H 2 S and potassium tertiary butoxide in N,N-dimethylformamide:
  • J. Med. Chem. (1974, 17, 1316) discloses the general method above. Potassium hydrogen sulfide should also work, but the combination of hydrogen sulfide and potassim tert.-butoxide is preferred. Also, any alkali metal cation may replace the potassium ion, and any liquid tertiary amide may replace N,N-dimethylformamide. Any suitable temperature may be employed, e.g., 0-100°C, preferably about 25°C.
  • This reaction represents a general method for making imidazoloketones (4.3) from oxazoloketones (4.1).
  • J. Med. Chem. (1974, 17, 1316) discloses several examples of this reaction.
  • the reaction may be carried out in a sealed tube, i.e., at a pressure higher than atmospheric. It is preferable to use no solvent whatsoever, but inert, high boiling solvents may be employed. Any suitable temperature may be employed, but the temperature is preferably elevated (e.g., >100°C); more preferably, the temperature should be about 130-140°C.
  • ring represents may be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula 5.2 with an acidic reagent:
  • ring represents may be prepared by reacting a compound of formula 5.3 with a hydrazine reagent R 10 NHNH 2 and an acid catalyst:
  • Suitable catalysts include, for example, acetic and toluenesulfonic acids.
  • the reaction may be carried out in a variety of solvents, among which n-butanol is preferred. Toluene may also be used as a solvent.
  • the time and temperature of the reaction are varied according to the particular enaminone of formula 5.3 used as substrate.
  • the compound of formula 5.3 can be prepared by reacting a compound of formula 6.0 with an appropriate amide acetal such as N,N-dimethylformamide dimethylacetal:
  • ring represents or may be also prepared by reacting an appropriate compound of formula 5.4 with an acid or peracid:
  • R 17 and R 18 may be the same or different and may be C 1 -C 6 linear, branched or cyclic alkyls or R 17 and R 18 may be combined with each other to produce a heterocycle which optionally may have an additional heteroatom which interrupts the methylene groups (e.g. morpholine).
  • Suitable acids and peracids include p-toluenesulfonic, trifluoroacetic, and trifluoromethanesulfonic acids; and perbenzoic, m-chloroperbenzoic, peracetic and per trifluoroacetic acids.
  • Suitable solvents include benzene, toluene,, xylenes, and tert.-butylbenzene, dichloromethane, carbontetrachloride, chloroform, and 1,2-dichloroethane.
  • the compound of formula 5.4 can be made from a compound of formula 7.0.
  • reaction that produces the intermediate triazoline 5.4 may be carried out by heating a mixture of the azide (R 10 N 3 ) and enamine 7.0 in an inert, high boiling solvent.
  • the temperature of reaction is elevated (> 100°C), and the preferred temperature is that of the boiling point of the solvent.
  • a preferred solvent is toluene.
  • Triazoline (5.4) formation and enamine (7.0) formation may advantageously be combined in a single process beginning with ⁇ -diketone 6.0.
  • the advantage of the combination is that the intermediate enamine (7.0) need not be isolated or purified, but is formed and used in situ.
  • compound 6.0 is heated in a solvent containing both an amine (R 17 R 18 NH) and an azid (R 10 N 3 ).
  • An inert, high boiling solvent is used, and the temperature of reaction is elevated (> 100°C).
  • the preferred temperature is that of the boiling point of the solvent, and a preferred solvent is toluene.
  • Other solvents like xylenes and tert-butylbenzene may also be used.
  • This reaction may be carried out by reducing intermediate 5.5 with an appropriate alkali metal dithionite (M 2 S 2 O 4 ) in a hot solvent, whereby the unisolated reduction product spontaneously cyclizes to pyrroloketone 4.7.
  • Sodium is the preferred metal cation, and the preferred temperature is that of the boiling point of the solvent.
  • the solvent is preferably aqueous, and contains a water-soluble alcohol, preferably a water-miscible alcohol like methanol or ethanol.
  • the compound of formula 5.5 can be made from a compound of formula 6.0:
  • the hydrazone and 6.0 are dissolved in an anhydrous alcohol containing an alkali metal alkoxide, and allowed to react, e.g., for 15 minutes to 4 days at temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C
  • Secondary amines other than the preferred dimethylamine may also be used; other such amines are represented by HNR 17 R 18 , wherein R 17 and R 18 are as previously defined.
  • the alcohol and alkoxide respectively used as solvent and base are preferably ethanol and ethoxide.
  • the preferred alkali metal cation is potassium ion.
  • reaction is a standard general method disclosed by the Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry (1977 14, 345) and by Izvest. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Otdel., Khim. Nauk (1954, 47) (see also Chem. Abstr. (1955), 49, 6090i)).
  • the reaction is carried out in a solvent which may be water, a lower alcohol, a combination of water an a water-miscible lower alcohol, or a combination of water and water-miscible ethereal solvent.
  • a solvent which may be water, a lower alcohol, a combination of water an a water-miscible lower alcohol, or a combination of water and water-miscible ethereal solvent.
  • water- miscible alcoholic and ethereal solvents are methanol an ethanol, and dioxane and 1,2-dimethoxyethane.
  • Preferabl solvents are, e.g., methanol and aqueous dio
  • reaction is carried out at temperatures ranging from 0°C to the boiling point of the solvent employed, preferably at the boiling point of the solvent
  • ring may also be prepared directly from a compound of formula 6.0:
  • ring represents may be prepared from a compound of formula 5.6:
  • This reaction may be carried out in two steps as discussed in J. Am. Chem. Soc. (1979, 101, 766).
  • first step intermediate 5.6 is treated with hydrazine in an aqueous or in an anhydrous solvent.
  • the preferred solvent is aqueous tetrahydrofuran.
  • Other inert, water- soluble solvents like dioxane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane, and ethanol may also be used in combination with water.
  • the first step may be carried out at temperatures ranging from -5 to 50°C, and the preferred temperature is 25°C.
  • the reaction time may also be varied from a few minutes to 24 hours, depending on the particular substrate used.
  • An oxidizing agent is added to the foregoing solution which is then stirred in the presence of air.
  • the preferred oxidizing agent is PtO 2 , and other oxidizing agents may also be used. Platinum exemplifies them.
  • the second step is carried out at temperatures ranging from about 25 to about 100°C, the maximum temperature being determined by the boiling point of the solvent used.
  • the compound of formula 5.6 may be prepared from a compound of formula 7.0:
  • the common intermediate of formula 6.0 may be prepared by various procedures, e.g., those disclosed in J. Org. Chem (1966, 31, 3446) and J. Med. Chem. (1984, 27, 20):
  • the reagent required for the first step is sodium bisulfite in an appropriate solvent such as ethanol.
  • An appropriate solvent such as ethanol.
  • Another alkali metal cation may be substituted for sodium ion.
  • Other alcohols may be used in place of ethanol.
  • This step is preferably carried out at reflux temperature, and may be terminated if the resulting bisulfite adduct precipitates. Otherwise, the reaction, which is insensitive to long times, may be carried out for varying times.
  • the precipitated bisulfite adduct is hydrolyzed to the desired ⁇ -diketone 6.0.
  • the hydrolysis is carried out by stirring at suitable temperature, e.g., about 25°C, a two-phase mixture of the adduct, aqueous dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid, and dichloromethane.
  • suitable temperature e.g., about 25°C
  • a two-phase mixture of the adduct e.g., about 25°C
  • aqueous dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid e.g., aqueous dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid
  • dichloromethane e.g., aqueous dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid
  • Other dilute aqueous acids e.g., sulfuric or acetic, may be substituted for hydrochloric acid.
  • any inert, water-imiscible solvent may be used in place of dichloromethane for the extraction; examples are carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, toluene, and 1,2- dichloroethane.
  • the hydrolysis may also be carried out at temperatures ranging from 0° to 100°C, and a 25°C temperature is preferred.
  • acyl anhydride (e.g., L is Alternatively, the leaving group is hydroxy a coupling reagent may be employed to form compound 1.1.
  • coupling agents include N,N'-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) and N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI).
  • DCC N,N'-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide
  • CDI N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole
  • the leaving group may also be alkoxy, in which case the compounds of formula 1.1 may be produced by refluxing a compound of formula 9.1 with an excess of a compound of formula 8.1.
  • Compounds of general formula 9.1 may be prepared by cleaving the group C00R d from the corresponding carbamates 10.1, for example, via acid hydrolysis (e.g., HCl) or base hydrolysis (e.g., KOH):
  • acid hydrolysis e.g., HCl
  • base hydrolysis e.g., KOH
  • R d is a group which does not prevent the cleavage reaction, e.g., R d is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl group, such as ethyl, Cl 3 CCH 2 or vinyl.
  • R d is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl group, such as ethyl, Cl 3 CCH 2 or vinyl.
  • compound 10.1 may be treated with an organometallic reagent (e.g., CH 3 Li), a reductant or reducing agent (e.g., Zn in acid), etc., to form compounds of formula 9.1.
  • organometallic reagent e.g., CH 3 Li
  • a reductant or reducing agent e.g., Zn in acid
  • a compound of formula 10.1 wherein R d is -CH 2 CCl 3 may also be converted directly into a compound of formula 1.1 without isolation of a compound of formula 9.1 by reacting such compound of formula 10.1 with Zn, R 1 CO 2 H and heat and then with (R 1 CO) 2 ) and heat.
  • Compound 9.1 also may be prepared from the N- alkyl compound shown as formula 11.1 below, in the manner disclosed in U.S. Patents 4,282,233 and 4,335,036.
  • the compounds of formula 1.2 where Z is O or S may be made by an alternative process using direct conversion of the N-alkyl compound 11.1 with an appropriate compound of formula 3.1 such as an acyl halide or acyl anhydride.
  • the reaction is run in the presence of an appropriate nucleophile (e.g. Lil, etc.) and solvent (e.g., toluene, dioxane or xylenes).
  • An appropriate base may be added, and heating may be required.
  • a temperature ranging from 50-150°C (preferably 100-120°C) is utilized.
  • the illustrated reaction takes place between the ketone of formula 13 and 1-2 equivalents of hydroxylamine or an O-substituted hydroxylamine (i.e., H 2 NOR 7 ), or an N- substituted hydroxylamine (i.e., R 1 NHOH).
  • Formation of an oxime (15) from hydroxylamine and an oxime ether (14) from an O-substituted hydroxylamine are reactions well known to those skilled in the art. So is the reaction of an N-substituted hydroxylamine to form the nitrone of formula 14 in which the illustrated N-atom bears a positive charge.
  • a solvent e.g., an alcohol solvent, like methanol, ethanol, or butanol. Mixtures of an alcohol solvent with water are also suitable.
  • a preferred solvent is ethanol.
  • the reactions may be carried out at various temperatures ranging from 0°C to that of the reflux temperature of the solvent chosen.
  • a preferred temperature range for oxime and oxime O-ether formation is 0° to 25°C.
  • the preferred temperature for reaction of a ketone with an N-substituted hydroxyamine is that of the reflux temperature of the solvent used.
  • Suitable bases are tertiary amine bases, M 2 + CO 2 -, and M + OH-. Pyridine, triethylamine, and diisopropylethylamine exemplify, suitable tertiary amine bases, whereas the cation M + may be Na + , K + , or Li + .
  • bases may be combined with the acid addition salt, the ketone, and the solvent, so as to liberate the reagent in situ and to carry out the desired condensation. Liberating the reagent in situ is the preferred method.
  • Suitable acids are mineral or strong organic acids. Concentrated sulfuric, hydrochloric, hydrobromic. hydrofluoric, and polyphosphoric acids exemplify suitable mineral acids. Trifluoromethanesulfoni ⁇ acid, methanesulfonic acid, and Eaton's reagent, a mixture of methanesulfonic acid and phosphorous pentoxide, exemplify strong organic acids. A preferable acid is trifluoromethanesulfonic acid.
  • the reaction can be carried out at temperatures from about -10°C to +150°C, and is preferably carried out at about +25°C to +100°C.
  • a compound of formula 103 is allowed to react with a reagent taken from among thionyl chloride, oxalyl chloride, phosgene, phosphorous oxychloride, or phosphorous pentachloride:
  • reaction of compound 103 with the aforementioned reagent is a standard one, well known to one skilled in the art.
  • Compounds of formula 103 are commercially available or are made by methods known to one skilled in the art.
  • Lancaster Synthesis, Ltd. sells a compound (1-acety1-4-piperidinecarboxylic acid) of formula 103 in which n is 1, R 4 is H, and X 1 is acetamido.
  • R 10 represents acyl, aroyl and heteroaroyl may be prepared by allowing a compound of formula 200 to react with an alkali or alkaline metal hydroxide with a dilute organic or inorganic acid or with water.
  • R e and R f each independently represent lower alkyl or together represen an alkanediyl chain of 2 or 3 methylene groups
  • R g is H, or C(Z)R 1 .
  • a compound of formula 18 below may be prepared by reacting a compound of formula 17 with any suitable acid.
  • Suitable acids include hydrochloric acid dissolved in a mixture of acetic acid and acetic anhydride.
  • acetyl chloride reacting with acetic acid is the source of hydrochloric acid.
  • a preferred solvent is a mixture of excess acetic acid and acetic anhydride.
  • a suitable temperature for dehydration is about 100°C; and the preferred temperature should be determined by monitoring. Lower temperatures avoid any side reactions. For further details of this process, see also J. Med. Chem. (1974, 17, 1316).
  • Compounds of formula 10.1 and 11.1 wherein W represents N and the dotted line is absent. may be prepared via alkylation of the appropriately substituted compound 19 with compound 20 containing as the leaving group L the appropriately substituted halide (such as Cl Br, I) or other similar leaving group (tosyloxy or mesyloxy).
  • the reaction usually is conducted in an inert solvent such as THF or toluene, optionally with a base such as triethylamine or potassium carbonate, typically at a temperature range of ambient to reflux to produce compound 21:
  • R g is C(Z)R 1 compounds of formula 1.0 are prepared.
  • R g is H, alkyl or CO 2 R , the compounds are converted to compounds of formula 1.0 by processes previously described herein.
  • the reaction typically is carried out in a polar solvent, such as methanol or ethanol optionally the presence of a dehydrating agent such as 3A molecular sieves.
  • a polar solvent such as methanol or ethanol
  • a dehydrating agent such as 3A molecular sieves.
  • an iminium salt forms and, in a second step, is reduced to compound 21 by employing a variety of reducing agents such as Na(CN)BH 3 or catalytic hydrogenation, for example, hydrogen over Pd/C.
  • Suitable acids include toluenesulfonic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, etc. Any suitable temperature may be employed, e.g., from 0°C to the boiling point of the reaction mixture.
  • a water miscible cosolvent may be employed such as tetrahydrofuran, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, etc.
  • the following process may be employed to produce compounds of structural formulas 1.0 and 2.0 substituted at one of the bridge carbon atoms.
  • the substitution group has a bond drawn into the cycloheptane ring between the bridging atoms, rather than to a specific bridge carbon atom. This is used to indicate that attachment of the substitution group may be to either bridge carbon atom.
  • the methoxy group of compound 24 below may be attached to either of the bridge carbons and the corresponding carbonyl group on the bridge of compound 27 will be positioned at the same carbon.
  • One bridge carbon ( ⁇ or ⁇ ) of compound 4,0., 4.0 which is analogous for present purpose to the compounds disclosed in U.S. Patent 3,326,924, is first brominated with an appropriate brominating agent, such as N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) in the presence of an initiator, such as azobisisobutyryl nitrile (ABIN), benzoyl peroxide or the like in an inert solvent, such as CCl 4 , benzene or a similar solvent. Heat or light may be required to initiate the reaction. The bromine on the bridge carbon may then be eliminated with base to form the olefinic compound 23.
  • N-bromosuccinimide N-bromosuccinimide
  • an initiator such as azobisisobutyryl nitrile (ABIN), benzoyl peroxide or the like
  • CCl 4 CCl 4
  • benzene or a similar solvent.
  • Heat or light may be required to initiate the reaction.
  • suitable bases for elimination include diazabicycloundecane (DBU), diazabicyclononane (DBN) and diazabicyclooctane (DABCO). Elimination is typically performed in an inert solvent at reflux temperature. Examples .of suitable inert solvents include CH 2 Cl 2 , CCl 4 , toluene, tetrahydrofuran (THF), dioxane, and CHCl 3 , with CHCl 3 being preferred.
  • DBU diazabicycloundecane
  • DBN diazabicyclononane
  • DABCO diazabicyclooctane
  • compound 4.0 may be refluxed in the presence of an oxidizing agent to yield compound 23.
  • oxidizing agents suitable for oxidizing compound 4.0 include 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-quinone (DDQ) and SeO 2 .
  • Compound 23 may be converted to compound 24 by adding excess powdered AgNO 3 in methanol, followed by the addition of excess Br 2 , which bromoetherificates the un substituted bridge carbon atoms.
  • the bridge-substituted bromine is then eliminated with excess base, such as DBU to provide a compound of formula 24.
  • the reaction may be run in an inert solvent such as CHCl 3 at reflux temperature.
  • the resultant isomeric mixture may be separated by column chromatography or any other appropriate method.
  • a compound of formula 26 is prepared by treating a compound of formula 24 with a Grignard reagent 25 or similar metalated reagent in an inert solvent, such as ether, benzene, or tetrahydrofuran (THF).
  • a Grignard reagent 25 or similar metalated reagent in an inert solvent, such as ether, benzene, or tetrahydrofuran (THF).
  • Compound 25 is prepared in a known manner from magnesium and the appropriate chloro derivative of compound 16. The reaction mixture may be refluxed, if necessary, after which it may be quenched with NH 4 Cl to form compound 26.
  • a compound of formula 25 may be hydrolyzed with any strong, aqueous acid, for example, 80-95% H 2 SO 4 or HCl, having a pH less than 1, at a temperature not higher than room temperature for not generally longer than one hour to produce an intermediate compound of formula 26.
  • any strong, aqueous acid for example, 80-95% H 2 SO 4 or HCl, having a pH less than 1, at a temperature not higher than room temperature for not generally longer than one hour to produce an intermediate compound of formula 26.
  • compound 26 may be dehydrated with CF 3 SO 3 H (triflic acid) or a similar acid to yield compound 27.
  • acids for dehydrating compound 26 include, for example, HF/BF 3 , CH 3 SO 3 H/BF 3 , and a mixture of acetyl chloride, acetic acid and acetic anhydride, etc.
  • the reaction can be performed in the absence of or with an inert co-solvent such as CH 2 Cl 2 .
  • the temperature and time of the reaction vary with the acid employed. When triflic acid is used, the temperature may be controlled to minimize side reactions.
  • Compound 27 can, if necessary, then be converted to compounds of the invention as previously described.
  • Ketone 24 can be reduced to the corresponding alcohol 28 using a variety of reducing agents (e.g. NaBH 4 in MeOH, LiAlH 4 in ether).
  • the alcohol can then be converted to an appropriate leaving group (L) such as halide (e.g. Cl, Br, I) or other derivative (e.g. tosyloxy) thereby providing compound 29.
  • L halide
  • Alkylation of the appropriately substituted compound 19 with 29 then provides 30 below.
  • the reaction is usually conducted in an inert solvent such as THF or toluene, optionally with base, such as triethylamine or potassium carbonate, typically at ambient to reflux temperature.
  • inert solvent such as THF or toluene
  • base such as triethylamine or potassium carbonate
  • Compound 30 can then be hydrolyzed with any strong aqueous acid, for example 80-95% H 2 SO 4 or HCl, to provide the desired keto compound 31.
  • any strong aqueous acid for example 80-95% H 2 SO 4 or HCl
  • the bridge carbonyl of compound 27 may be reduced to a hydroxy group by treating either compound with an appropriate reducing agent, such as NaBH 4 in CH 3 OH or LiAlH 4 in ether to produce a compound of formul 32.
  • an appropriate reducing agent such as NaBH 4 in CH 3 OH or LiAlH 4 in ether
  • L 1 and K 1 each represent -H, -alkyl. or alkyl, alkyl.
  • Suitable solvents include 1,2-dimethoxyethane, tetrahydrofuran (THF), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), tertiary-butanol and the like.
  • Bases may be chosen from among sodium hydride, M + t-butoxide (in which M + is K + , Na + , or Li + ), lithium diisopropyiamine, lithium bistrimethylsilylamide, among others.
  • Suitable alkyl halides include alkyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides; and alkyl iodides are preferred.
  • the reaction may be carried out at temperatures ranging from -40°C to the reflux temperature of the solvent employed. A preferred temperature is about 50°C.
  • the carbonyl groups of compounds of formulas 35 and 37 may be reduced to the corresponding alcohols, for example, by any suitable reductant, such as NaBH 4 .
  • These carbonyl groups in compounds 35 and 37 may also be reduced to the corresponding methylene groups by other suitable reductive methods.
  • a suitable method is to treat the carbonyl groups of compounds 35 and 37 with ethanedithiol in toluene or benzene containing a catalytic amount of toluenesulfonic acid; then the resulting thioketals are reduced to the methylene compounds with Raney nickel in an alcohol solvent, like ethanol.
  • the compounds of the invention where Q represents N ⁇ O and/or W represents N ⁇ O may be prepared by reacting an appropriate compound of formula 1.0, wherein Q is N and/or W is N with an appropriate oxidizing agent, e.g. a peracid.
  • Suitable oxidizing agents include CF 3 CO 3 H, aryl-CO 3 H, CH 3 CO 3 H, etc.
  • the reaction may be performed in a suitable solvent such as CH 2 Cl 2 , CHCl 3 , CCl 4 , 1,2-dichloroethane, etc. and at any suitable temperature, e.g., 0°C to reflux, preferably about 25°C. If the temperature exceeds about 25°C a stabilizer may be employed such as 4,4 -thiobis-6- (tertiary butyl)-m-cresol.
  • Lawesson's reagent has the formula
  • the compounds of formulas 1.1 and 2.0 possess platelet-activating factor ("PAF") antagonistic properties.
  • PAF platelet-activating factor
  • the compounds are, therefore, useful when PAF is a factor in the disease or disorder.
  • PAF is an important mediator of such processes as platelet aggregation, smooth muscle contraction (especially in lung tissue), vascular permeability and. neutrophil activation.
  • Recent evidence implicates PAF as an underlying factor involved in airwa hyperreactivity, shock, edema, hypersensitivity, disseminated loss of platelets by pregnant women, and in diseases associated with implantation of embyro in utero, in particular.
  • the PAF antagonistic properties of the compounds of formulas 1.1 and 2.0 may be demonstrated by use of standard pharmacological testing procedures as described below. These test procedures are standard tests used to determine PAF antagonistic activity and to evaluate the usefulness of said compounds for counteracting the biological effects of PAF.
  • the in vitro assay is a simple screening test, while the in vivo test mimics clinical use of PAF antagonists to provide data which simulate clinical use of the compounds of formulas 1.1 and 2.0 described herein.
  • PRP platelet-rich plasma
  • Platelet Aggregation Assay When an aggregating agent such as PAF is added to PRP, platelets aggregate. An aggregometer quantifies this aggregation by measuring light (infra-red) transmission through PRP and comparin it to transmission through PPP. The aggregation assays are performed using a dual-channel aggregometer (Model 440, Chrono-Log Corp., Havertown, PA). PRP (0.45 ml) in aggregometer curettes is continually stirred (37°C). Solutions of test compounds or vehicle are added to the PRP, and, after incubation for 2 min., 10-15 ⁇ l aliquots of PAF solution are added so as to achieve a final concentration of 1-5 ⁇ 10 -8 M.
  • Incubations are continue until the increase in light transmission reaches a maximum (usually about 2 min). Values for inhibition are calculated by comparing maximal aggragation obtained in the absence and the presence of the compound.
  • a standard PAF antagonist such as alprazolam
  • the inhibitory concentration is the concentration of compou d in micromoles at which the indicated % inhibition of the aggregation is found, as measured by the light transmission through each sample of PRP as compared to that through each sample of PPP.
  • Table I below present data for PAF aggregate inhibitory concentrations.
  • PAF is also a known bronchoconstrictive agent in mammals.
  • PAF antagonism can be evaluated by measuring inhibition by the compounds of the invention in PAF-induced bronchoconstriction in guinea pigs.
  • Non-sensitized guinea pigs are fasted overnight, and the following morning are anesthetized with 0.9. ml/kg i.p. of dialurethane (0.1 g/ml of diallybarbituric acid, 0.4 g/ml of ethylurea and 0.4 g/m of urethane).
  • the trachea is cannulated and the animals are ventilated by a Harvard rodent respirator at 55 strokes/min. with a stroke volume of 4 ml.
  • a side arm to the tracheal cannula is connected to a Harvard pressure transducer to obtain a continuous measure of intratracheal pressure, which is recorded on a Harvard polygraph.
  • the jugular vein is cannulated for the administration of compounds.
  • the animals are challenged i.v. with PAF (0.4 ug/kg in isotonic saline containing 0.25% bovine serum albumin (BSA) ) and the peak increase in inflation pressure that occurred within 5 min. after challenge is recorded.
  • Test compounds are administered either orally (2 hrs. prior to PAF as a suspension in 0.4% methylcellulose vehicle) or intravenously (10 min. prior to PAF as a solution in dimethylsulfoxide).
  • Test procedure C Antihistamine Activity Assay Prevention of Histamine-Induced Lethality in Guinea Pigs.
  • the compounds of formula 1.1 also possess antihistaminic properties which may be assessed by test procedure C below.
  • Test procedure C "Prevention of histamine-induced lethality", demonstrates basic antihistaminic activity of representative compounds of formula 1.0. Protection against histamine lethality is indicative of strong antihistaminic properties.
  • Compounds may be evaluated for antihistamine activity by their ability to protect, female albino guinea pigs (250-350 g) against death induced by the intravenous injectio of histamine dihydrochloride at 1.1 mg/kg, which is approximately twice the LD 99 . Doses of the antagonists are administered orally to separate groups of fasted animals 1 hour prior to the challenge with histamine and protection from death is recorded for 30 minutes after histamine. ED 50 values are determined for each drug by probit analysis.
  • the PAF-antagonist and antihistamine dosage of the compounds of formulas 1.1 and 2.C will vary dependin upon the severity of the condition being treated, the compound employed, etc.
  • a typical recommended dosage is from about .01 to 1000 mg/kg, preferably from about 10 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, preferably orally.
  • Compounds 3.0 of this invention are useful for the treatment of inflammation; thus, they are useful for the treatment of arthritus, bursitis, tendonitis, gout, and other inflammatory conditions.
  • the antiinflammatory use of these compounds may be demonstrated by test procedure (D), "Inhibition of Cellular and Fluid Influx to Rat Pleural Cavity", as set forth below. Protection against cellular and fluid influx strongly indicates antiinflammatory properties.
  • D Antiinflammatory Activity Assay Inhibition of Cellular and Fluid Influx to Rat Pleural Cavity.
  • Groups of 4 male rats are injected in the penile vein with antigen (1 mg BSA in 0.2 mL of saline per rat) and 0.5 hour later injected in the pleural cavity with antibody (1.0 mg antibody protein in the IgG fraction of rabbit anti-BSA in 0.2 mL). Sham control animals are treated as RPAR animals but do not receive BSA antigen. After 4 hours the animals are killed with CO 2 , and the pleural cavities are opened and the exudate is drained into a graduated conical glass centrifuge tube containing indomethacin (1.8 ug) and nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) (15 ug) to block ex vivo metabolite synthesis. The volume of the exudate is measured.
  • the cavity is then washed out with saline-EDT to achieve a final volume of 5.0 mL.
  • the number of cells is determined in a Coulter Counter.
  • the cells are spundown (1000 x g) and the exudate supernatant is added to 4 volumes of 95% ethanol and samples are kept on ice for 30 minutes.
  • the ethanol extract of the exudate is dried under N 2 and then is stored at -20°C.
  • the samples are redissolved in water to a volume of 1 mL per rat.
  • These samples are directly assayed in duplicate with a commercial 3 H-TBX 2 radioimmunoassay kit from New England Nuclear and with a 3 H-LTC 4 /D 4 /E 4 kit from Amersham. 11,12-Dihydrobenzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]indol-6(5H)-one (Compound E) at 25 mg 1 kg p.o. reduced cellular and fluid influx to the pleural cavity in such procedure by 65 and 25%, respectively.
  • the compounds of formula 3.0 can be administered by any therapeutically useful method, such as orally, topically or parenterally, in single or divided daily doses.
  • the compounds of formula 3.0 can be administered in an amount ranging from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, preferably from 0.1 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg per day.
  • Determination of the proper dosage of a compound of formula 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 for a particular situation is within the skill of the art. Generally, treatment is initiated with smaller dosages which are less, than the optimum dose of the compound. Thereafter, the dosage is increased by small increments until the optimum effect under the circumstances is reached. For convenience, the total daily dosage may be divided and administered in portions during the day if desired.
  • a typical recommended dosage regimen is oral administration of from 10 mg to 1500 mg/day preferably 10 to 750 mg/day, in two to four divided doses to achieve relief of the symptoms.
  • Compounds of formula 1.0 may be administered by any suitable mode, e.g., orally, parenterally, intravenously, topically, etc., as explained further below, depending upon the allergic or inflammatory condition being treated.
  • the compounds may be mixed with inert, pharmaceutically acceptable carriers which can be either solid or liquid.
  • Solid form preparations include but are not limited to powders, tablets. dispersible granules, capsules, cachets and suppositories.
  • a solid carrier can be one or more substances which may also act as diluents, flavoring agents, solubilizers, lubricants, suspending agents, binders or tablet disintegrating agents; it can also be an encapsulating material.
  • the carrier is a finely divided solid which is in admixture with the finely divided active compound.
  • the active compound is mixed with carrier having the necessary binding properties in suitable proportions and compacted in the shape and size desired.
  • the active ingredient contained in the powders or tablets preferably ranges from about 5 to about 70 percent of the tablet or powder weight.
  • preparation is intended to include the formulation of the active compound with encapsulating material as carrier providing a capsule in which the active component (with or without other carriers) is surrounded by carrier, which is thus in association with it.
  • cachets are included. Tablets, powders, cachets and capsules can be used as solid dosage forms suitable for oral administration.
  • a low melting wax such as a mixture of fatty acid glycerides or cocoa butter is first melted, and the active ingredient is dispersed homogeneously therein as by stirring. The molten homogeneous mixture is then poured into convenient sized molds, allowed to cool and thereby solidify.
  • Liquid form preparations include solutions, suspensions and emulsions. As an example may be mentioned water or water-propylene glycol solutions for parental injection. Liquid preparations can also be formulated in solution in aqueous polyethylene glycol solution.
  • Liquid form preparations may also include solutions for intranasal administration. Aerosol preparations suitable for inhalation may also include solutions and solids in powder form, which may be in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, such as an inert compressed gas.
  • a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such as an inert compressed gas.
  • solid form preparations which are intended to be converted, shortly before use, to liquid form preparations for either oral or parenteral administration.
  • Such liquid forms include solutions, suspensions and emulsions.
  • These particular solid form preparations are most conveniently provided in unit dose form and as such are used to provide a single liquid dosage unit.
  • sufficient solid may be provided so that after conversion to liquid form, multiple individual liquid doses may be obtained by measuring predetermined volumes of the liquid form preparation as with a syringe, teaspoon or other volumetric container.
  • the solid form preparations intended to be converted to liquid form may contain, in addition to the active material, flavorants, colorants, stabilizers, buffers, artificial and natural sweeteners, dispersants, thickeners, solubilizing agents and the like.
  • the compounds of formula 1.0 may be applied topically, e.g., to the skin, eyes, nose, or lungs.
  • Dermatitis, urticaria, acne, and psoriasis exemplify skin conditions in which the compounds are useful.
  • Conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and asthma are examples of diseases or conditions in which the compounds may be advantageously applied to eyes, nose, and lungs, respectively.
  • Formulations for topical application may include the above liquid forms, creams, aerosols, sprays, dusts, powders, lotions, drops and ointments which are prepared by combining an active ingredient according to this invention with conventional pharmaceutical diluents and carriers commonly used in topical dry, liquid, cream and aerosol formulations.
  • topical pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention may also contain other active ingredients such as antimicrobial agents, particularly antibiotics, anesthetics, analgesics and antipruritic agents.
  • active ingredients such as antimicrobial agents, particularly antibiotics, anesthetics, analgesics and antipruritic agents.
  • the compounds of formula 1.0 may also be deliverable transdermally.
  • the transdermal compositions can take the form of creams, lotions, aerosols and/or emulsions and can be included in a transdermal patch of the matrix or reservoir type as is conventional in the art for this purpose.
  • the compounds of formula 1.0 are administered orally.
  • the pharmaceutical preparation is preferably in unit dosage form.
  • the preparation is subdivided into unit doses containing appropriate quantities of the active component, e.g., from 0.1 to 1000 mg, preferably from 1 mg to 100 mg, according to the particular application.
  • the unit dosage form can be a packaged preparation, the package containing discrete quantities of preparation, for example, packeted tablets, capsules and powders in vials or ampoules.
  • the unit dosage form can also be a capsule, cachet or tablet itself or it can be the appropriate number of any of these in packaged form.
  • 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-5,6-dione Mix 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-5,6-dione oxime (10.1 g) (prepared according to J. Med. Chem. 1974, 17, 1316) with a solution of sodium bisulfite (19.4 g) in 50% aqueous ethanol (100 ml), and reflux the resulting mixture for 2.75 hours. Cool the mixture and collect the precipitated bisulfite adduct on a filter; wash the solid with cold 50% aqueous ethanol, and dry it on the filter under a rubber dam.

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L'invention concerne des composés hétérocycliques polycycliques fusionnés de la formule (I), leur utilisation comme antogonistes du PAF (facteur d'agrégation de plaquettes), des antihistamines et/ou des agents anti-inflammatoires, des procédés de fabrication ainsi que des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant lesdits composés.
EP89905353A 1988-04-28 1989-04-26 Composes polycycliques fusionnes, compositions, procedes de fabrication et leurs utilisations comme antagonistes du paf, antihistamines et/ou agents anti-inflammatoires Pending EP0412988A1 (fr)

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