WO2012143796A2 - Anti-inflammation compounds - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to small molecule compounds and their use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, in particular asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), inflammation post infection, arthritis, atherosclerosis, pain and dermatitis.

Description

Anti-inflammation compounds

The present invention relates to small molecule compounds and their use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, in particular asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), inflammation post infection, arthritis, atherosclerosis, pain and dermatitis.

Background of the Invention

Inflammation is defined as the response of body tissues to injury or irritation. As such, inflammation is a fundamental, stereotyped complex of cytologic and chemical reactions of affected blood vessels and adjacent tissues in response to an injury or abnormal stimulation caused by a physical, chemical or biological agent. Inflammation usually leads to the accumulation of fluid and blood cells at the site of injury, and is usually a healing process. However, inflammation sometimes causes harm, usually through a dysfunction of the normal progress of inflammation. Inflammatory diseases are those pertaining to, characterized by, causing, resulting from, or becoming affected by inflammation. Examples of inflammatory diseases or disorders include, without limitation, asthma, lung inflammation, COPD, inflammation post infection, atherosclerosis, pain, dermatitis, chronic granulomatous diseases such as tuberculosis, leprosy, sarcoidosis, and silicosis, nephritis, amyloidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, chronic bronchitis, scleroderma, lupus, polymyositis, appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, Sjogren's syndrome, Reiter's syndrome, psoriasis, pelvic inflammatory disease, orbital inflammatory disease, thrombotic disease, and inappropriate allergic responses to environmental stimuli such as poison ivy, pollen, insect stings and certain foods, including atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.

There is a need for novel anti-inflammatory agents e.g. drugs that demonstrate improved pharmacokinetics, activity, oral bioavailability, potency or effective half-lives in vivo. Such agents may also have distinct resistance profiles, fewer side effects, less complicated dosing schedules, or have increased oral activity. There is still a need in the art for novel nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that do not have the adverse side effects associated with prior art compounds. There is also a need for new and improved treatments of inflammatory diseases states and disorders. Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase, 5-LO or Alox5) is a member of the lipoxygenase family of enzymes. It catalyzes the oxidation of arachidonic acid to yield 5- hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid. 5-LO inhibitors have been developed, mostly unsuccessfully to date, for the treatment of asthma and and for rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. There are, however, a few marketed drugs; Zileuton, a 5-LO iron chelating inhibitor, which is an orally active inhibitor that blocks the production of leukotrienes (LTA4, LTB4, LTD4 and LTE4). The product is now marketed in two formulations; the original immediate-release formulation and now the extended-release formulation. The immediate release tablet was withdrawn from the United States market on February 12, 2008. Zileuton's most serious side effect is liver toxicity and hence is not available to patients with liver disease. Montelukast and Zafirlukast are oral leukotriene receptor antagonists(i.e. they block the action of 5-LO enzyme products) used to treat asthma and relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies. Side effects of Montelukast include gastrointestinal disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, sleep disorders and increased bleeding tendency. Zafirlukast product warning includes notification regarding eosinophilia, vasculitic rash, worsening pulmonary symptioms and/or cardiac complications. There is also some evidence that the use of either Montelukast or Zafirlukas is associated with a higher incidence of Churg-Straus syndrome. Hence improved anti-5-LO enzyme and/or pathway compounds are required for the treatment of inflammationary disorders. Herein are disclosed compounds with anti-inflammatory activity and anti-5-LO activity.

It was an object of the present invention to identify compounds with an inhibitory effect against arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase.

It was an object of the present invention to identify compounds effective against inflammatory disease, in particular asthma, atherosclerosis, pain, COPD, inflammation post infection, arthritis, and dermatitis.

Description of the Invention

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a compound having the general formula I:

wherein

n is 0, 1, 2, or 3;

m is 0, 1 , 2, or 3;

o is 0, 1, 2, or 3;

W, X, Y and Z are independently selected from CH, N or N-oxide;

A is NR⁴, C=0, C=S,OP(0), P=0, CH₂, or a heteroaryl selected from the group consisting of

Vis C=0, O, S, CH₂ or NR⁵;

R is a moiety selected from the group consisting of

m and n being, independently at each occurrence, selected from 0, 1, 2 or 3;

R is, at each occurrence, independently, selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, Ci-Cio alkyl, C3-Ci₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-Cio alkenyl, C₃-Cio cycloalkenyl, C₂-Cio alkynyl, C|-Cio haloalkyl, -OH, -OR⁵, Ci-Ci₀ alkoxy, C₃-Ci₀ cycloalkoxy, C3-C15 cycloalkylalkoxy, C3-C15 cycloalkylalkyl, -CN, -N0₂, -NH₂, -N(R⁵)₂, -C(0)R⁵, -C(0)OR⁵, -C(0)N(R⁵)₂, - P(0)OR⁵, -P(0)0R⁵N(R⁵)₂, -SR⁵, -S(0)R⁵, -S(0)₂R⁵, -S(0)₂N(R⁵)₂, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted;

R³is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, Ci-Cio alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C,-C₃ haloalkyl, hydroxyl, -OR⁶, -CN, -N0₂, -NH₂, -N(R⁶)C(0)R⁶, -C(0)R⁶, -C(0)OR⁶, -C(0)N(R⁶)_2; -S(0)R⁶, -S(0)₂R⁶, -S(0)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted, or two groups of R³ are connected to each other to make a five or six membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which is optionally substituted;

R⁴ and R⁵are, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C Cio alkyl, C₃-Cio cycloalkyl, C₂-Cio alkenyl, C3-C10 cycloalkenyl, C₂-Cio alkynyl, C|-C₎₀ haloalkyl, -OH, -OR⁷, C|-Ci₀ alkoxy, C3-C10 cycloalkoxy, C₃-C|₅ cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C,₅ cycloalkylalkyl, -NH₂, -N(R⁷)₂, -C(0)R⁷, -C(0)OR⁷, -C(0)N(R⁷)₂, -S(0)R⁷, -S(0)₂R⁷, -S(0)₂N(R⁷)₂, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted;

R⁶ is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, Ci- Cio alkyl, C₃-Ci₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-Cio alkenyl, C₃-Ci₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-Ci₀ alkynyl, Ci-Ci₀ haloalkyl, hydroxyl, -OR⁸, -C(0)R⁸, -R⁸(R⁸)C(0)R⁸, -C(0)OR⁸, -R⁸(R⁸)C(0)OR⁸, -CN, -N0₂, -NH₂, -N(R⁸)₂,-C(0)N(R⁸)_2,-R⁸(R⁸)C(0)N(R⁸)₂, -S(0)R⁸, -S(0)₂R⁸, -S(0)₂N(R⁸)₂, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted;

R⁷ is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, Ci- Cio alkyl, C₃-Ci₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-Ci₀ alkenyl, C₃-Ci₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-Cio alkynyl, Q-Cio haloalkyl, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted; and

R⁸ is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, Ci- C₈ alkyl optionally substituted with at least one hydroxyl or halogen; C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, C₂-Cio alkenyl, C₃-Cio cycloalkenyl, C₂-C]₀ alkynyl, Ci-Ci₀ haloalkyl,aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryland heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of an inflammatory disease.

The term "optionally substituted" as used herein is meant to indicate that a hydrogen atom attached to a member atom within a group, or several such hydrogen atoms, is replaced by a group, such as halogen including fluorine, chlorine, bromine, Ci-Cio alkyl, C₁-C3 haloalkyl, C3-C₇ cycloalkyl, oxo, -OH, -OR⁹, -OC(0)R⁹ -CN, N0₂, -N(R⁹)₂, -N(R )C(0)R⁹, - R⁹N(R⁹)C(0)R⁹, -C(0)R⁹, - R⁹C(0)R⁹, -C(0)OR⁹ -R⁹C(0)OR⁹ -C(0)N(R⁹)₂, - R⁹C(0)N(R⁹)₂,-S(0)R⁹, -S(0)₂R⁹, -S(0)₂N(R⁹)₂, phenyl, benzyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl, any of which itself is "optionally substituted"; i.e. one or several of the hydrogen atoms may be replaced by one of the aforementioned groups.

R⁹is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, Ci-C,₀ alkyl, C₁-C3 haloalkyl, C3-C₇ cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, oxo, -OR¹⁰, -C(0)OR¹⁰, - C(0)R¹⁰, -C(O)N(R¹⁰)₂, -CN, -NO₂, -NH₂, -N(R¹⁰)₂, -OR^l0HetA, -OR¹⁰N(R¹⁰)₂, - C(O)N(R^l0)HetA, -C(0)HetA, -C(O)N(R^,0)R^,0S(O)₂R¹⁰; -S(O)₂N(R^,0)₂, -S(O)₂R¹⁰ ₅ - N(R¹⁰)C(O)R^l0SR¹⁰, -N(R¹⁰)R¹⁰S(O)2R¹⁰, or -N(R^l0)S(O)₂R¹⁰, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted.

R¹⁰ is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, Ci- Cs alkyl optionally substituted with at least one hydroxyl or halogen; C₃-C7 cycloalkyl, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted.

In one embodiment, the present invention also relates to pharmeceutically acceptable salts of the compounds according to the present invention, for use in the treatment of an inflammatory disease.

The term "alkyl" refers to a monovalent straight or branched chain, saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having a number of carbon atoms in the specified range. Thus, for example, "Ci-C₆ alkyl" refers to any of the hexyl alkyl and pentyl alkyl isomers as well as n-, iso-, sec-, and t-butyl, n- and isopropyl, ethyl and methyl.

The term "alkoxy" means a group having the formula -O-alkyl, in which an alkyl group, as defined above, is attached to the parent molecule via an oxygen atom. The alkyl portion of an alkoxy group can have 1 to 20 carbon atoms (i.e., Cj-C₂₀ alkoxy), 1 to 12 carbon atoms (i.e., Ci-C₁₂ alkoxy), or 1 to 6 carbon atoms (i.e., Ci-C₆ alkoxy). Examples of suitable alkoxy groups include, but are not limited to, methoxy (-O-CH3 or OMe), ethoxy (-OCH₂CH₃ or - OEt), t-butoxy (-0-C(CH₃)₃ or -OtBu) and the like.

The term "alkenyl" refers to a monovalent straight or branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing one carbon-carbon double bond and having a number of carbon atoms in the specified range. Thus, for example, "C₂-C₆ alkenyl" refers to all of the hexenyl and pentenyl isomers as well as 1-butenyl, 2-butenyl, 3-butenyl, isobutenyl, 1-propenyl, 2- propenyl, and ethenyl (or vinyl).

The term "alkynyl" refers to a monovalent straight or branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing one carbon-carbon triple bond and having a number of carbon atoms in the specified range. Thus, for example, "C₂-C₆ alkynyl" refers to all of the hexynyl and pentynyl isomers as well as 1-butynyl, 2-butynyl, 3-butynyl, 1-propynyl, 2-propynyl, and ethynyl. The term "alkylene" refers to a saturated, branched or straight chain or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having two monovalent radical centers derived by the removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same or two different carbon atoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Typical alkylene radicals include, but are not limited to, methylene (-CH₂-), 1,1 -ethyl (- CH(CH₃)-)_; 1,2-ethyl (-CH₂CH₂-), 1 ,1 -propyl (-CH(CH₂CH₃)-), 1,2-propyl (-CH₂CH(CH₃)-), 1,3-propyl (-CH₂CH₂CH₂-), 1,4-butyl (-CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂-), and the like.

The term "alkenylene" refers to an unsaturated, branched or straight chain or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having two monovalent radical centers derived by the removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same or two different carbon atoms of parent alkene. For example, an alkenylene group can have 1 to 20 carbon atoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Typical alkenylene radicals include, but are not limited to, 1,2-ethenyI (-CH=CH-).

The term "alkynylene" refers to an unsaturated, branched or straight chain or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having two monovalent radical centers derived by the removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same or two different carbon atoms of parent alkyne. For example, an alkynylene group can have 1 to 20 carbon atoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms or 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Typical alkynylene radicals include, but are not limited to, acetylene (-C≡C-), propargyl (-CH₂C≡C-), and 4-pentynyl (-CH₂CH₂CH₂C≡CH-).

The term "cycloalkyl", alone or in combination with any other term, refers to a group, such as optionally substituted or non-substituted cyclic hydrocarbon, having from three to eight carbon atoms, unless otherwise defined. Thus, for example, "C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl" refers to cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and cyclooctyl.

The term "haloalkyl" refers to an alkyl group, as defined herein that is substituted with at least one halogen. Examples of straight or branched chained "haloalkyl" groups useful in the present invention include, but are not limited to, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, and r-butyl substituted independently with one or more halogens. The term "haloalkyl" should be interpreted to include such substituents such as -CHF₂, -CF₃, -CH₂-CH₂-F, -CH₂-CF₃, and the like. The term "heteroalkyl" refers to an alkyl group where one or more carbon atoms have been replaced with a heteroatom, such as, O, N, or S. For example, if the carbon atom of alkyl group which is attached to the parent molecule is replaced with a heteroatom (e.g., O, N, or S) the resulting heteroalkyl groups are, respectively, an alkoxy group (e.g., -OCH₃, etc.), an amine (e.g., -NHCH3, -N(CH₃)₂, etc.), or thioalkyl group (e.g., -SCH₃, etc.). If a non-terminal carbon atom of the alkyl group which is not attached to the parent molecule is replaced with a heteroatom (e.g., O, N, or S) and the resulting heteroalkyl groups are, respectively, an alkyl ether (e.g., -CH₂CH₂-0-CH₃, etc.), alkyl amine (e.g., -CH₂NHCH₃, -CH₂N(CH₃)₂, etc.), or thioalkyl ether (e.g., -CH₂-S-CH₃).

The term "halogen" refers to fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine.

The term "aryl" refers to (i) optionally substituted phenyl, (ii) optionally substituted 9- or 10 membered bicyclic, fused carbocyclic ring systems in which at least one ring is aromatic, and (iii) optionally substituted 1 1 - to 14-membered tricyclic, fused carbocyclic ring systems in which at least one ring is aromatic. Suitable aryls include, for example, phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl (tetralinyl), indenyl, anthracenyl, and fluorenyl.

The term "phenyl" as used herein is meant to indicate that optionally substituted or non- substituted phenyl group.

The term "benzyl" as used herein is meant to indicate that optionally substituted or non- substituted benzyl group.

The term "heteroaryl" (herein sometimes also abbreviated as "HetA") refers to (i) optionally substituted 5- and 6-membered heteroaromatic rings and (ii) optionally substituted 9- and 10- membered bicyclic, fused ring systems in which at least one ring is aromatic, wherein the heteroaromatic ring or the bicyclic, fused ring system contains from 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from N, O, and S, where each N is optionally in the form of an oxide and each S in a ring which is not aromatic is optionally S(O) or S(0)₂. Suitable 5- and 6- membered heteroaromatic rings include, for example, pyridyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, thienyl, furanyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxazolyl, isooxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, and thiadiazolyl. Suitable 9-and 10- membered heterobicyclic, fused ring systems include, for example, benzofuranyl, indolyl, indazolyl, naphthyridinyl, isobenzofuranyl, benzopiperidinyl, benzisoxazolyl, benzoxazolyl, chromenyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, quinazolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, isoindolyl, benzodioxolyl, benzofuranyl, imidazo[l,2-a]pyridinyl, benzotriazolyl, dihydroindolyl, dihydroisoindolyl, indazolyl, indolinyl, isoindolinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuranyl, and 2,3-dihydrobenzo-l,4-dioxinyl.

The term "heterocyclyl" refers to (i) optionally substituted 4- to 8-membered, saturated and unsaturated but non-aromatic monocyclic rings containing at least one carbon atom and from 1 to 4 heteroatoms, (ii) optionally substituted bicyclic ring systems containing from 1 to 6 heteroatoms, and (iii) optionally substituted tricyclic ring systems, wherein each ring in (ii) or (iii) is independent of fused to, or bridged with the other ring or rings and each ring is saturated or unsaturated but nonaromatic, and wherein each heteroatom in (i), (ii), and (iii) is independently selected from N, O, and S, wherein each N is optionally in the form of an oxide and each S is optionally oxidized to S(O) or S(0)₂. Suitable 4- to 8-membered saturated heterocyclyls include, for example, azetidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, pyrazolidinyl, hexahydropyrimidinyl, thiazinanyl, thiazepanyl, azepanyl, diazepanyl, tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, dioxanyl, and azacyclooctyl. Suitable unsaturated heterocyclic rings include those corresponding to the saturated heterocyclic rings listed in the above sentence in which a single bond is replaced with a double bond. It is understood that the specific rings and ring systems suitable for use in the present invention are not limited to those listed in this and the preceding paragraphs. These rings and ring systems are merely representative.

In one embodiment, said compound has an inhibitory activity on an enzyme involved in an inflammatory pathway(s), preferably an arachidonate 5 -lipoxygenase (5 -lipoxygenase, 5-LO, Alox 5), at a concentration of said compound between 0.01-30 μΜ, particularly preferably having an IC50 on arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase of less than 1 μΜ and/or having an EC₅₀ of less than 1 μΜ on the production of leukotriene B4 (LTB4) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).

In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds for use in the treatment of an inflammatory disease, said compound having one of the formulae 1-403, as shown in Tables 1-3 and/or Example 4, preferably having one of the formulae 58, 70, 85, 86, 100, 103, 110, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 130, 143, 157, 161 , 164, 174, 175, 181, 189, 190, 193, 194, 197, 207, 208, 209, 21 1, 217, 219, 223, 224, 225, 227, 228, 231, 232, 243, 260, 265, 266, 295, 296, 298, 299, 304, 31 1 , 312, 313, 314, 324, 347, 375, 376, 380, 393-396 and 398-403 as shown in Table 1 and/or 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Particularly preferred compounds are compounds having one of the formulae 127, 128, 189, 219, 224, 225, 232, 243, 265, 266, 299, 311, 312, 313, 314, 380, 393-396 and 398-403 as shown in Tables 2 and/or 3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Preferably, the compounds as defined above have an inhibitory activity on an enzyme involved in an inflammatory pathway(s), preferably on arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase, 5-LO, Alox5), at a concentration of said compound between 0.01- 30μΜ, particularly preferably having an IC50 on arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase of less than 1 μΜ and/or having an EC50 of less than 1 μΜ on the production of leukotriene B4 (LTB4) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).

In one aspect the present invention relates to a composition comprising a compound according to the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, for use in the treatment of an inflammatory disease, e.g. asthma.

In one embodiment, said inflammatory disease is asthma or arthritis or dermatitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or inflammation post infection or atherosclerosis or pain.

In one embodiment, said treatment comprises administering a suitable amount of a compound or of a composition as defined above to a patient in need thereof, suffering from an inflammatory disease.

In a further aspect the present invention relates to a method of treatment of an inflammatory disease, comprising the application of a suitable amount of a compound or composition as defined above to a patient in need thereof, suffering from an inflammatory disease. In one embodiment said inflammatory disease is asthma or arthritis or dermatitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or inflammation post infection or atherosclerosis or pain. In one embodiment, said suitable amount is an amount in the range of 0.01 mg/kg body weight to 1 g/kg body weight of said patient.

In a further aspect the present invention relates to compound that competitively inhibits the specific binding of a compound according to the present invention as defined above to arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase, 5-LO, Alox5).

In yet a further aspect the present invention relates to method of treatment of an inflammatory disease, in particular asthma, atherosclerosis, pain, COPD, inflammation post infection, arthritis and/or dermatitis comprising the application of a suitable amount of a compound as just defined, i.e. a compound that competitively inhibits the specific binding of a compound according to the present invention to arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase, to a patient in need thereof.

Such compound that competitively inhibits the specific binding of a compound according to the present invention to 5-LO, is herein also sometimes referred to as a "competitively inhibitory compound".

In one embodiment, such patient is a patient suffering from an inflammatory disease, preferably as defined further above.

The terms "IC50" and "EC50" refer to the half-maximal inhibitory concentration and the half- maximal effective concentration, respectively, of a compound with respect to a given activity, for example an inhibition of an enzyme through a compound, or the production of a substance stimulated by a compound. One example of an IC50 is the half-maximum inhibitory concentration of a compound on the activity of arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. One example for an EC₅o-value is the half maximum effective concentration of a compound on the production and/or secretion of leukotriene B4 (LTB4) in a cell, for example a peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC).

Pharmaceutical compositions

Pharmaceutically acceptable salts Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts include, without limitation, the nontoxic inorganic and organic acid addition salts such as the acetate derived from acetic acid, the aconate derived from aconitic acid, the ascorbate derived from ascorbic acid, the benzenesulfonate derived from benzensulfonic acid, the benzoate derived from benzoic acid, the cinnamate derived from cinnamic acid, the citrate derived from citric acid, the embonate derived from embonic acid, the enanthate derived from enanthic acid, the formate derived from formic acid, the fumarate derived from fumaric acid, the glutamate derived from glutamic acid, the glycolate derived from glycolic acid, the hydrochloride derived from hydrochloric acid, the hydrobromide derived from hydrobromic acid, the lactate derived from lactic acid, the maleate derived from maleic acid, the malonate derived from malonic acid, the mandelate derived from mandelic acid, the methanesulfonate derived from methane sulphonic acid, the naphthalene-2-sulphonate derived from naphthalene-2-sulphonic acid, the nitrate derived from nitric acid, the perchlorate derived from perchloric acid, the phosphate derived from phosphoric acid, the phthalate derived from phthalic acid, the salicylate derived from salicylic acid, the sorbate derived from sorbic acid, the stearate derived from stearic acid, the succinate derived from succinic acid, the sulphate derived from sulphuric acid, the tartrate derived from tartaric acid, the toluene-p-sulphonate derived from p-toluene sulphonic acid, and the like. Such salts may be formed by procedures well known and described in the art.

Other acids such as oxalic acid, which may not be considered pharmaceutically acceptable, may be useful in the preparation of salts useful as intermediates in obtaining a chemical compound of the invention and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt, for use in the treatment of an inflammatory disease.

In another embodiment, the compounds of the invention are used in their respective free base form, for use in the treatment of an inflammatory disease, according to the present invention.

Metal salts of a chemical compound of the invention include alkali metal salts, such as the sodium salt of a chemical compound of the invention containing a carboxy group.

The chemical compounds of the invention may be provided in unsolvated or solvated forms together with a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent(s) such as water, ethanol, and the like. Solvated forms may also include hydrated forms such as the monohydrate, the dihydrate, the hemihydrate, the trihydrate, the tetrahydrate, and the like. In general, solvated forms are considered equivalent to unsolvated forms for the purposes of this invention.

Administration and Formulation

The production of medicaments containing the compounds of the invention, its active metabolites or isomers and salts according to the invention and their application can be performed according to well-known pharmaceutical methods.

While the compounds of the invention, useable according to the invention for use in therapy, may be administered in the form of the raw chemical compound, it is preferred to introduce the active ingredient, optionally in the form of a physiologically acceptable salt in a pharmaceutical composition together with one or more adjuvants, excipients, carriers, buffers, diluents, and/or other customary pharmaceutical auxiliaries. Such salts of the compounds of the invention may be anhydrous or solvated.

In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides medicaments comprising a compound useable according to the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof, together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers therefor, and, optionally, other therapeutic and/or prophylactic ingredients. The carrier(s) must be "acceptable" in the sense of being compatible with the other ingredients of the formulation and not harmful to the recipient thereof.

A medicament of the invention may be those suitable for oral, rectal, bronchial, nasal, topical, buccal, sub-lingual, transdermal, vaginal or parenteral (including cutaneous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, intravenous, intraarterial, intracerebral, intraocular injection or infusion) administration, or those in a form suitable for administration by inhalation or insufflation, including powders and liquid aerosol administration, or by sustained release systems. Suitable examples of sustained release systems include semipermeable matrices of solid hydrophobic polymers containing the compound of the invention, which matrices may be in form of shaped articles, e.g. films or microcapsules.

The compounds useable according to the invention, together with a conventional adjuvant, carrier, or diluent, may thus be placed into the form of medicament and unit dosages thereof. Such forms include solids, and in particular tablets, filled capsules, powder and pellet forms, and liquids, in particular aqueous or non-aqueous solutions, suspensions, emulsions, elixirs, and capsules filled with the same, all for oral use, suppositories for rectal administration, and sterile injectable solutions for parenteral use. Such medicament and unit dosage forms thereof may comprise conventional ingredients in conventional proportions, with or without additional active compounds or principles, and such unit dosage forms may contain any suitable effective amount of the active ingredient commensurate with the intended daily dosage range to be employed.

The compounds useable according to the invention can be administered in a wide variety of oral and parenteral dosage forms. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the following dosage forms may comprise, as the active component, either a compound(s) useable according to the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a compound(s) useable according to the invention.

For preparing a medicament from a compound useable according to the invention, pharmaceutically acceptable carriers can be either solid or liquid. Solid form preparations include powders, tablets, pills, capsules, cachets, suppositories, and dispersible granules. A solid carrier can be one or more substances which may also act as diluents, flavouring agents, solubilizers, lubricants, suspending agents, binders, preservatives, tablet disintegrating agents, or an encapsulating material.

In powders, the carrier is a finely divided solid which is in a mixture with the finely divided active component. In tablets, the active component is mixed with the carrier having the necessary binding capacity in suitable proportions and compacted in the shape and size desired. Suitable carriers are magnesium carbonate, magnesium stearate, talc, sugar, lactose, pectin, dextrin, starch, gelatin, tragacanth, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, a low melting wax, cocoa butter, and the like. The term "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 carriers, is surrounded by a carrier, which is thus in association with it. Similarly, cachets and lozenges are included. Tablets, powders, capsules, pills, cachets, and lozenges can be used as solid forms suitable for oral administration. For preparing suppositories, a low melting wax, such as a mixture of fatty acid glyceride or cocoa butter, is first melted and the active component is dispersed homogeneously therein, as by stirring. The molten homogenous mixture is then poured into convenient sized moulds, allowed to cool, and thereby to solidify. Compositions suitable for vaginal administration may be presented as pessaries, tampons, creams, gels, pastes, foams or sprays containing in addition to the active ingredient such carriers as are known in the art to be appropriate. Liquid preparations include solutions, suspensions, and emulsions, for example, water or water- propylene glycol solutions. For example, parenteral injection liquid preparations can be formulated as solutions in aqueous polyethylene glycol solution.

The chemical compounds according to the present invention may thus be formulated for parenteral administration (e.g. by injection, for example bolus injection or continuous infusion) and may be presented in unit dose form in ampoules, pre-filled syringes, small volume infusion or in multi-dose containers with an added preservative. The compositions may take such forms as suspensions, solutions, or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and may contain formulation agents such as suspending, stabilising and/or dispersing agents. Alternatively, the active ingredient may be in powder form, obtained by aseptic isolation of sterile solid or by lyophilization from solution, for constitution with a suitable vehicle, e.g. sterile, pyrogen-free water, before use.

Aqueous solutions suitable for oral use can be prepared by dissolving the active component in water and adding suitable colorants, flavours, stabilising and thickening agents, as desired. Aqueous suspensions suitable for oral use can be made by dispersing the finely divided active component in water with viscous material, such as natural or synthetic gums, resins, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, or other well known suspending agents.

Also included are solid form preparations which are intended to be converted, shortly before use, to liquid form preparations for oral administration. Such liquid forms include solutions, suspensions, and emulsions. These preparations may contain, in addition to the active component, colorants, flavours, stabilisers, buffers, artificial and natural sweeteners, dispersants, thickeners, solubilizing agents, and the like.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the medicament is applied topically or systemically or via a combination of the two routes. For administration, the compounds of the present invention may, in one embodiment, be administered in a formulation containing 0,001% to 70% per weight of the compound, preferably between 0,01% to 70% per weight of the compound, even more preferred between 0,1% and 70% per weight of the compound. In one embodiment, a suitable amount of compound administered is in the range of 0.01 mg/kg body weight to 1 g/kg body weight.

Compositions suitable for administration also include lozenges comprising the active agent in a flavoured base, usually sucrose and acacia or tragacanth; pastilles comprising the active ingredient in an inert base such as gelatin and glycerol or sucrose and acacia; and mouthwashes comprising the active ingredient in a suitable liquid carrier.

Solutions or suspensions are applied directly to the nasal cavity by conventional means, for example with a dropper, pipette or spray. The compositions may be provided in single or multi-dose form. In the latter case of a dropper or pipette, this may be achieved by the patient administering an appropriate, predetermined volume of the solution or suspension. In the case of a spray, this may be achieved for example by means of a metering atomising spray pump.

Administration to the respiratory tract may also be achieved by means of an aerosol formulation in which the active ingredient is provided in a pressurised pack with a suitable propellant such as a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) for example dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorofluoromethane, or dichlorotetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide, or other suitable gas. The aerosol may conveniently also contain a surfactant such as lecithin. The dose of drug may be controlled by provision of a metered valve.

Alternatively the active ingredients may be provided in the form of a dry powder, for example a powder mix of the compound in a suitable powder base such as lactose, starch, starch derivatives such as hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Conveniently the powder carrier will form a gel in the nasal cavity. The powder composition may be presented in unit dose form for example in capsules or cartridges of, e.g., gelatin, or blister packs from which the powder may be administered by means of an inhaler.

In compositions intended for administration to the respiratory tract, including intranasal compositions, the compound will generally have a small particle size for example of the order of 5 microns or less. Such a particle size may be obtained by means known in the art, for example by micronization.

When desired, compositions adapted to give sustained release of the active ingredient may be employed.

The pharmaceutical preparations are preferably in unit dosage forms. In such form, the preparation is subdivided into unit doses containing appropriate quantities of the active component. The unit dosage form can be a packaged preparation, the package containing discrete quantities of preparation, such as packaged tablets, capsules, and powders in vials or ampoules. Also, the unit dosage form can be a capsule, tablet, cachet, or lozenge itself, or it can be the appropriate number of any of these in packaged form. Tablets or capsules for oral administration and liquids for intravenous administration and continuous infusion are preferred compositions.

Further details on techniques for formulation and administration may be found in the latest edition of Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences (Maack Publishing Co. Easton, Pa.).

Figures and Tables

Reference is now made to the tables and figures, wherein

Figure 1 illustrates the anti-inflammatory effect of compound 127 in an acute TB mouse model of infection. The arrows indicate inflammatory lesions in the lung.

Table 1 summarizes imidazopyridine derivatives (general scaffold I) with their respective 5- LOinhibitory activities, at 10 uM wherein the compound number refers to the compounds listed in Example 4;

Table 2 summarizes imidazopyridine derivatives (general scaffold I) with their respective 5- LO IC50 inhibitory activities (uM);

Table 3 summarizes imidazopyridine derivatives (general scaffold I) with their respective LTB4 secretion EC₅₀ effective activities (uM). Table 4 summarizes the anti-TB effect of compound 127 in an acute TB mouse model of infection. (I H is the control compound isoniazid)

Examples

The invention is now further described by reference to the following examples which are intended to illustrate, not to limit the scope of the invention.

Example 1 : Activity of compounds against 5-LO enzyme

The acitivity of compounds against 5-LO were determined by measuring LTB (leukotriene B4) levels and/or by a fluorescence method. Both approaches are outlined in more detail below;

LTB₄ Measurement:

Human 5-lipoxygenase (Cayman, Cat#60402) produced in insect cells was pre-incubated with compound for 15min at RT in incubation buffer (50mM Tris-Cl, pH 7.4, 2mM CaCl₂, O.lmM ATP, 1% DMSO). The enzymatic reaction was started by adding arachidonic acid to a final concentration of 3uM. After 5min of incubation at 37 ^°C , the reaction was stopped by heatinactivation at 80 ^°C for 5min. LTB₄ levels were quantified by using LTB₄ EIA kit (Cayman, Cat# 5201 1 1) as instructed and/orLTB₄ levelswere measured with LC/MS MS using Quattro PremierTM XE tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer equipped with Acquity UPLC system (Waters, Milford, MA). The method was slightly modified as reported previously (Zweifel et al., 2008, Willey et al., 2008, Chappell et al, 2011). Briefly, chromatographic separation was carried out with Acquity UPLC BEH Shield RP18 Column (2.1mm x 50mm, 1.7μπι particle size, Waters, Milford, MA). Sample injection volume was ΙΟμΙ, the column temperature was 35 ^°C, the mobile phase A consisted of water with 0.1% formic acid and the mobile phase B consisted of acetonitrile with 0.1% formic acid. Flow rate was 0.4mL/min and the gradient condition was as follows.

Relative quantification of LTB₄ and LTB₄-d4 (Internal Standard) was done using multi reaction monitoring (MRM) of the transitions of m/z 335-» 195 for LTB_4> 339^ 197 for LTB₄-d4 in electrospray ionization (ESI) negative mode. Desolvation temperature was 400 ^°C , source temperature was 130^°C . Capillary voltage, cone voltage, and collision voltage were 3.5kV, 30V, and 20eV, respectively. Nitrogen was used for desolvation (750L h) and cone (50L/h) gas. Argon was used for collision gas (0.22ml/min). The dwell time was 10ms.

Fluoresence Method:

Besides the two methods quantifying LTB4 level, a fluorescence assay measuring 5-HpETE was introduced for high- throughput screening in a 384 well microplate format (Pufahl et al., 2007). For nonspecific ester cleavage of the acetate groups in H2DCFDA, the insect cell lysate expressing human 5-LO (Cayman Cat# 60402) was incubated with H2DCFDA (50mM Tris-Cl, pH 7.5, 2mM CaC12, 20uM H2DCFDA, 500mU 5-LO per reaction) for 5 minutes. Compound and enzyme mixture were pre-incubated for 5 minutes, and the enzymatic reaction was initiated by addition of ATP and arachidonic acid to a final concentration of 1 OOuM and 3uM, respectively. After 5 minutes of incubation, the fluorescence was measured using Spectramax M5 (Molecular Device, Ex/Em=485nm/530nm). All steps were carried out at room temperature.

A total of 378 compounds were initially tested at a single concentration of 10 uM in duplicate with the results summarized in Table 1. From these 378 compounds, 53 compounds plus an additional 25 were selected for confirmation of activity by 6 or 1 1 point dose response in duplicate with the corresponding IC50 values outlined in Table 2. These results demonstrate that the imidazopyridine derivatives are potent inhibitors of the 5-LO enzyme.

Example 2: Activity of compounds onproduction of LTB4 in PBMC

Frozen human PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cells, AUCells, Cat# PB006F) was diluted 50 times with fresh culture media (RPMI 1640 supplemented with 10% FBS, 2mM L- alanyl-L-glutamine). Cells were harvested by centrifugation and resuspended in fresh culture media to a concentration of 5xl0⁶ cells per millilitre. 140ul of cell suspension was then liquated to each well (96-well plate). After incubation at 37^°C for lhr under 5% C0₂, lOul of serially diluted compounds (in 100% DMSO) and lOul of arachidonic acid to a final concentration of 30uM were added and further incubated for lhr at 37 ^°C for lhr under 5% C0₂. Then, inducers, such as A23187 (Ionophor), sodium arsenite, sodium chloride and/or Anti-DNP IgE, were added in a volume of 40ul and cells were incubated at 37 for lhr under 5% C0₂ for 30min. Culture supernatant was harvested by centrifugation and LTB₄ levels were quantified using LTB₄ EIA kit (Cayman, Cat# 5201 11).

Six of the 378 compounds tested against the 5-LO enzyme in vitro were also selected to be tested for their activity in a human cellular assay. Compounds were tested in a 12 point dose response in duplicate. The EC50 results from this assay are summarized in Table 3. These results confirm the findings from Example 1 in that these compounds are inhibitors of the 5- LO enzyme. These findings also demonstrate that the imidazopyridine derivatives are strong inhibitors of the 5-LO enzyme in an in vivo human cellular assay system.

Example 3: In Vivo Anti-inflammation activity in a murine model

Previously, the imidazopyridine derivatives have demonstrated in vivo activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB). Histopathological evidence demonstrated that these compounds, in addition to having anti-TB activity, also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity.

The effect of compound 127 on TB-infected mice was compared to that of the reference compound Isoniazid (ΓΝΗ). 8-week old female BalbC mice were infected with 6x10⁵ tuberculosis H37Rv via intranasal instillation. Mice were sacrificed at day 1 to control the number of CFU in the lungs. In the acute model of infection, mice were treated for 4 weeks, starting at day 1. Compounds were freshly dissolved in a 0.5% methylcellulose solution and administered by oral gavage 5 times/week. Bacterial load was assessed in lungs after homogenizing the organs in IX PBS. Serial dilutions of organ homogenates were spread on Middlebrook 7H1 1 plates and CFU were determined after 3 weeks incubation at 37°C under 5% C02. Histopathological analysis of lung tissue was performed by Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.

In the acute model of infection (after 4 weeks of treatment; Table 4), a reduction of ~1 log CFU compared to untreated mice was observed in the lungs of mice treated with 50 mg kg of compound 127. In addition, notably, was a significant reduction in the number and size of inflammatory lesions in the lungs (Figure 1) in mice treated with compound 127 compared with even INH treatment. Overall, compound 127 demonstrated an anti-inflammatory effect in a TB acute mouse model of infection. Taken together, these data demonstrate that the imidazopyridine derivatives have an anti- inflammation effect and mediate, at least partially, this effect through their activity on the 5- LO enzyme.

Example 4: Derivatization of the imidazopyridine general scaffold

The imidazopyridine compounds (scaffold I; see Tables 1 and/or 2) underwent derivatization according to the methods outlined below (Schemes 1-15). Resulting derivatives were examined for inhibitory activity (single point, IC₅o, EC50, in vivo) using the assays described above (Examples 1, 2 and 3) and the results are summarized in Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Figure 1.

A1 A2

LiOH

EtOH + H₂0, RT

overnight, 79%

70%

A3 A4

Scheme 1

General procedure for the synthesis of Al

To a solution of Ethyl propionylacetate (6.9 mmol) in Et₂0 (30 mL) was added Ammonium acetate (2.07 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (7.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6 hour. After reaction was completed, the reaction mixture was filtered off and washed with H₂0 (30 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuoXo give Al.

General procedure for the synthesis of A2

To a solution of Al (0.89 mmol) in EtOH (4 mL) was added 2-aminopyridine (0.89 mmol). The mixture was stirred and refluxedfor overnight. After cooling, the dark residue was diluted with EtOAc (20 mL) and saturated NaHC0₃ solution (30 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give A2.

Ethyl 2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxylate (A2)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.28 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.27 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.78 (dd, J = 7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J = 6.8Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J = 8.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 14.5, 16.7, 60.3, 112.6, 113.6, 116.9, 127.5, 127.9, 146.9, 152.8, 161.4.

General procedure for the synthesis of A3

To a solution of A2 (0.31 mmol) in H₂0 (1.0 mL) and EtOH (3.0 mL) was added Lithium hydroxide (0.93 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated and 1 N HC1 (10 ml) was added until pH was 4. The residual pale solid was collected by filtration and washed with H₂0 to give A3.

General procedure for the synthesis of A4

To a solution of A3 (0.56 mmol) in CH₂C1₂ (3 mL) was added triethylamine (1.7 mmol), benzylamine (0.56 mmol) and l-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (0.84 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After reaction was completed, the reaction mixture was diluted with CH₂C1₂ (10 mL) washed with IN HC1 (10ml) and saturated NaHC0₃ solution (10 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give A4.

X = CH₂, O B1 B2

Scheme 2

C1 C2

2 -CI, 4-CI,

2-Me, 3-Me, 4-Me,

2-CF,-4-CI Na₂C0₃, Pd(dppf)CI₂

DME : H₂0 (3:1)

150 -C, 1 h

R₂ = 2-CN, 3-CN, 4-CN, 2,6-DiMe, 4-pyrtdyl

Scheme 3

General Procedure of Bl

A solution of 4-chlorobenzonitrile (1.0 mmol) in ethylene glycol (2 mL) was added the appropriate amine (5.0 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 160 ^°C for 12 h and then cooled to room temperature, poured into ice water, and extracted three times with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were washed with brine and dried over MgS0₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified via flash column chromatography to give Bl. -(Piperidin-l-yl)benzonitrile

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.60 - 1.68 (m, 5H), 3.30 - 3.40 (m, 4H), 6.83 (d, J = 9.2 Hz 2H), 7.46 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H).

General Procedure of B2 and C2

Method I: A solution of Bl (1.0 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added LAH at 0 °C . The mixture was refluxed for 1 h and then cooled to room temperature. The reaction mixture was quenched by the addition of saturated aq. NaHC0₃ (10 mL) and extracted three times with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were washed with brine and dried over MgSC , filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified via flash column chromatography to give

B2.

(4-(Piperidin-l-yl)phenyl)methanamine

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.55 - 1.59 (m, 2H), 1.68 - 1.74 (m, 4H), 3.13 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 4H), 3.77 (s, 2H), 6.92 (d, J= 8.4 Hz 2H), 7.19 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H).

Method II: A solution of 4-bromobenzylamine (1.0 mmol) in DME (3 mL) were added the appropriate arylboronic acid (1.0 mmol), 1,1 '-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene)- dichloropalladium(II) (0.03 mmol), Na₂C0₃ (aq. 2.0 mmol). The mixture was stirred and heated at reflux under N₂ atmosphere. After lh, the mixture was cooled to room temperature, then the mixture was extracted with EtOAc, washed with sat. NaHC0₃ (aq.) brine and dried over MgS0₄ and filtered. After removal of the solvent, the amines were obtained, which were used without purification.

General Procedure of CI

A solution of 4-chlorobenzonitrile (1.0 mmol) in DME (3 mL) were added the appropriatearylboronic acid (1.0 mmol), 1,1 '- bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene)dichloropalladium(II) (0.03 mmol), Na₂C0₃ (aq. 2.0 mmol). The mixture was stirred and heated at reflux under N₂ atmosphere. After 1 h, the mixture was cooled to room temperature, then filtered and evaporated in vacuo. The residue was extracted with EtOAc, washed with sat. NaHC0₃ (aq.) brine and dried over MgS0₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified via flash column chromatography to give CI. ,-(Trifluoromethvnbiphenyl-4-carbonitrile

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 7.30 (d, J - 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (dd, J = 7.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J= 7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H).

Scheme 4

Procedure for the synthesis of Dl

A mixture of 4-fluorobenzonitrile (4.2 g, 35 mmol), piperazine (1.0 g, 12 mmol) and ₂C0₃ (4.8 g, 35 mmol) in DMSO (30 mL) was stirred for overnight at 120°C. The reaction mixture was poured on ice and the resulting solid was filtered, washed with methanol and dried in vacuo to give Dl as a white solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO) δ 3.49 (s, 8H), 7.01 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 4H), 7.57 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 4H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺289.

Procedure for the synthesis of D2

To a stirred solution of Dl (0.30 g, 1.00 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added LAH (0.24 g, 6.20 mmol) and the resulting mixture was heated to reflux temperature for 3h. The reaction mixture was quenched with water and the solid was filtered off. The filtrate was extracted with MC (30 mL x 2), the organic layer was washed with saturated aqueous Na₂C0₃ (20 mL) and concentrated in vacuo to give D2; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 3.32 (s, 8H), 3.80 (s, 4H), 6.95 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 4H), 7.25 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 4H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M)⁺296.

Procedure for the synthesis of D3

To a stirred solution of D2 (0.70 g, 2.36 mmol) in MC (25 mL) was added butyryl chloride (25 uL, 0.23 mmol) and the resulting mixture was stirred for 30 min under ice bath. After removal of the ice bath, the reaction mixture was stirred for another 30 min. The reaction mixture was diluted with MC (20 mL), washed with saturated aqueous Na₂C0₃ (20 mL) and the organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude residue was purified by column chromatography (20 % MeOH in MC) to give D3; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 0.41(t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.00 (brs, 2H), 1.12 - 1.21 (m, 2H), 1.63 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.80 (s, 8H), 3.27 (s, 2H), 3.84 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.16 (brs, 1H), 6.38 - 6.45 (m, 4H), 6.67 - 6.74 (m, 4H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺367.

Procedure for the synthesis of D4

To a solution of acid (0.012 g, 0.054 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was added triethylamine (15uL, 0.11 mmol), D3 (0.020 g, 0.055 mmol), hydroxybenzotriazole (3.7 mg, 0.027 mmol) and 1- ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (0.016 g, 0.082 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 80 ^"C for overnight. The reaction mixture was cooled to -10 °C , the resulting solid was filtered, washed with MC and dried in vacuo to give D4.

E1 E2

Scheme 5

Procedure for the synthesis of E2

A mixture of El (0.32 g, 0.86 mmol), an amine (excess) and DIPEA (0.75 mL, 4.32 mmol) in ethylene glycol (4 mL) was heated to 160 °C for 1.5 days. After reaction completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (20 mL x 3). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude residue was purified by flash column chromatography (20 % MeOH in MC) and then precipitated with acetonitrile to give E2 as a white solid.

Scheme 6

General procedure for the synthesis of Fl

To an ice-salt-cooled solution of the 4-(trifluoromethoxy)aniline (1 1.29 mmol) in HBF₄ (50%, 22.58 mmol) and water (2 mL) was dropwise added a precooled solution of NaN0₂ (12.42 mmol) in water (2 mL). During the addition, the temperature was carefully kept below 5 °C and the resulting mixture was left to stir at 0 °C for 30 min. The diazonium salt (Fl) was collected by filtration, washed with Et₂0, and extensively dried in vacuo.

General procedure for the synthesis of F2

Fl (1 1.30 mmol) was added to a solution of 2-chloroacetoacetate (1 1.30 mmol) in pyridine (4 mL) and water (4 mL) at -5 °C. The mixture was stirred at -5 °C for 30 min, and the resulting precipitate was filtered and washed with ice cold water. Recrystallization from EtOH/water gave F2.

(E)-Ethyl 2-chloro-2-(2-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenv0hydrazono)acetate (F2)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 4.39 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 2H), 8.32 (brs, 1H)

General procedure for the synthesis of F3

A mixture of F2 (9.33 mmol), bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene (46.67 mmol) and Et₃N (28.00 mmol) in toluene (10 mL) was stirred at 70 °C for 1 h. The resulting mixture was cooled and filtered, the filter cake was washed with toluene, and the organic fractions were combined and evaporated. The residue was refluxed in xylenes (10 mL) for 2 h. Column chromatography of the cooled reaction mixture, eluting with hexanes, first gave xylenes, and then further elution with ethyl acetate gave F3.

Ethyl l-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenvn-lH-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (F3)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 4.44 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.00 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.79 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.91 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 1H)

General procedure for the synthesis of F4

LiAIH₄ (0.67 mmol) was added to a stirred solution of F3 (0.67 mmol) in THF (5 mL) at 0 °C, and the mixture was warmed to room temperature for 1 hr, then cooled to 0 °C and quenched with ice. The resulting mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (10 mL) washed with water (10 mL) and brine (10 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0_4; filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give F4.

General procedure for the synthesis of F5

DEAD (0.84 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirred and cooled (0 °C) solution of phthalimide (0.83 mmol), Ph₃P (0.84 mmol) and F4 (0.69 mmol) in dry THF. The cooling bath was removed and stirring was continued at room temperature for 4 hr, then water (1 mL) was added and the reaction mixture was filtered through a column of silica, eluting with CH₂C1_2. The eluate was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was purified by flash column chromatography to give F5.

General procedure for the synthesis of F6

To a solution of F5 (0.69 mmol) in EtOH (5 mL) was added hydrazine hydrate (1.38 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred and refiuxed for 4 hr. After cooling, the reaction mixture was evaporated and diluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and saturated NaHC0₃ solution (10 mL), then washed with brine (10 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0_4; filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give F6.

HNH₂. HCI

G1

1) NaOH / MeOH, H₂0, reflux

2) AcOH, H₂0, reflux

Scheme 7

General procedure for the synthesis of Gl

To a solution of cyclohexane-l ,3-dione (17.84 mmol) in toluene (20 mL) was added DMF.DMA (26.75 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred and refluxed for overnight. After cooling, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product Gl was used for the next step without further purification.

General procedure for the synthesis of G2

To a solution of Gl (8.98 mmol) in methanol (20 mL) and water (3 mL) was added (4- (trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)hydrazine hydrochloride (8.98 mmol) and sodium hydroxide (8.98 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated at reflux for 2 h and concentrated in vacuo. Then to the residue were added AcOH (20 mL) and water (10 mL), and the reaction mixture was heated to 110 °C for 2 h. On completion of the reaction, the solution was concentrated in vacuo, the residue was diluted with EtOAc (20 mL) and saturated NaHC0₃ solution (20 mL), then washed with brine (20 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0_4; filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography to give G2.

General procedure for the synthesis of G3

To a solution of G2 (2.36 mmol) in 2-propanol (5 mL) was added ammonium acetate (23.65 mmol). After complete dissolution, molecular sieves (4A, 1.0 g) and NaBH₃CN (1 1.82 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was stirred and refluxed for overnight. After cooling, the reaction mixture was evaporated and diluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and saturated NaHC0₃ solution (10 mL), then washed with brine (10 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSC _, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give G3.

Scheme 8

General procedure for the synthesis of HI

To a solution of 4-trifluoromethoxybenzyl bromide (1.05 g, 4.09 mmol) in 5 mL dry DMF was added sodium cyanide (220 mg, 4.50 mmol). The reaction was stirred for 1 h at room temperature, poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate (2 x 20 mL). The combined layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0 _; filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product HI was used in the next reaction without further purification.

General procedure for the synthesis of H2

To a solution of HI (93 mg, 0.46 mmol) in EtOH was added a solution of hydroxylamine 50 wt% in water (0.12 mL, 1.84 mmol). The reaction mixture was refluxed for overnight. After cooling, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product H2 was used in the next reaction (amide coupling) without further purification.

General procedure for the synthesis of H4

To a solution of an acid (H3 in scheme 8, 1 14 mg, 0.506 mmol) in dry DMF were added 1- ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (97 mg, 0.506 mmol), 1 -hydroxybenzotriazole (68 mg, 0.506 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 30 min at room temperature. Then to the reaction mixture was added a solution of C2 (108 mg, 0.46 mmol) in dry DMF. The reaction mixture was stirred at 140 °C for 2 h. After cooling, the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (10 mL), washed with saturated NaHC0₃ solution (10 mL) and brine (10 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give H4.

Scheme 9

General procedure for the synthesis of II

To a solution of an ester (253 mg, 1.0 mmol) in EtOH was added hydrazine hydrate (0.75 mL, mmol). The reaction mixture was refluxed for 12 h. After cooling, the resulting precipitate (II) was filtered, washed with EtOH and dried.

General procedure for the synthesis of 12

To a solution of II (96 mg, 0.402 mmol) in CH₂C1₂ was added Et₃N (0.057 mL, 0.406 mmol). The reaction mixture was cooled to 0°C and to the mixture was added dropwise a solution of chloroacetyl chloride (0.035 mL, 0.442 mmol) in CH₂C1₂. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0°C, the reaction temperature was raised to room temperature and the resultant mixture was further stirred for 30 min. To the mixture was added water and then the solution was extracted with CH₂C1₂ and washed with brine. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product (12) was used in the next reaction without further purification.

General procedure for the synthesis of 13

12 (0.402 mmol) was placed under nitrogen and POCl₃ (2 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was refluxed for 2 h. The mixture was cooled to room temperature, poured into water and extracted with ethylacetate (x 2). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give 13.

General procedure for the synthesis of 15

To a solution of 13 (50 mg, 0.17 mmol) in CH₂C1₂ were added an amine (50 mg, 0.20 mmol) and DIPEA (0.035 mL, 0.20 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for overnight. The mixture was extracted with CH₂C1₂ and water and then washed with brine. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give 15.

Scheme 10

To a stirred suspension of an alcohol (0.050 g, 0.12 mmol) and NaHC0₃ (0.051 g, 0.60 mmol) in methylene chloride (2.0 mL) was added dess-martin periodinane (0.10 g, 0.24 mmol) under ice-bath. After 5 -minutes, the reaction temperature was raised to room temperature and the resulting solution was stirred for 2h. The reaction mixture was diluted with methylene chloride (10 mL) and washed with saturated aqueous NaHC0₃ solution (10 mL) and brine (10 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSC>4 and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting crude residue was purified by flash column chromatography (methylene chloride : methanol = 50 : 1 ratio) to give Jl and J2.

K1 K2

Scheme 11

A solution of oxalyl chloride (0.43 mL, 4.94 mmol) in methylene chloride (5 mL) was cooled to -78 °C and DMSO (0.70 mL, 9.88 mmol) was added slowly. After 10 minutes, a solution of an alcohol (0.50 g, 2.47 mmol) in methylene chloride (3mL) was added over 10 min, and the mixture was further stirred for 15min at -78 ^°C. Triethylamine (1.4 mL, 9.88 mmol) was added to the solution and the mixture was stirred for 15 min and allowed to warm up to 0^°C . After reaction completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with methylene chloride (15 mL) and washed with aqueous Na₂C0₃ (15mL). The organic layer was dried over MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting crude residue was purified by flash column chromatography (n-hexane : ethyl acetate = 5 : 1 ratio) to give Kl.

To a suspension of methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (0.43 g, 1.20 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added nBuLi (2.5 M in n-hexane, 0.48 mL, 1.20 mmol) under ice-bath and the mixture was stirred for 30min. A solution of ketone compound Kl in THF (3 mL) was added dropwise and the resulting mixture was allowed to warm up to room temperature over 2h. After reaction completion, solution was diluted with methylene chloride (10 mL) and washed with aqueous NaHC0₃ (15 mL). The organic layer was dried over MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting crude residue was purified by flash column chromatography (n-hexane : ethyl acetate = 15 : 1 ratio) to give K2.

Scheme 12

L3

General procedure for the synthesis of LI

To a stirred solution of 2-Aminopyrimidine (10.5 mmol) in Ethanol (50.0 mL) was added ethyl 2-bromo-3-oxopentanoate (12.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred at reflux for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated, diluted with EtOAc (50.0 mL) and washed with saturated NaHC0₃ solution (50.0 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give LI.

General procedure for the synthesis of L2

To a stirred solution of LI (1.82 mmol) in H₂0 (3.0 mL) and EtOH (9.0 mL) was added Lithium hydroxide (5.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor overnight. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated and 1 N HC1 (10.0 ml) was added until pH was 4. The residual pale solid was collected by filtration and washed with H₂0 to give L2.

General procedure for the synthesis of L3

To a stirred solution of L2 (0.56 mmol) in DMF (3.0 mL) was added triethylamine (1.7 mmol), 4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)oxy)piperidine hydrochloride (0.56 mmol), 1 -Hydroxy benzotriazole (0.17 mmol) and l-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (0.84 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 80°C for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the reaction mixture was diluted with CH₂C1₂ (10.0 mL), washed with IN HCl (10.0 ml) and saturated NaHC0₃ solution (10.0 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give L3.

Scheme 1

Ml M2

General procedure for the synthesis of Ml

To a stirred solution of 2-Aminopyrimidine (5.25 mmol) in Ethanol (25.0 mL) was added 1- bromobutan-2-one (7.9 mmol). The mixture was stirred at reflux for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated, diluted with EtOAc (50.0 mL) and washed with IN NaOHsolution (50.0 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give Ml.

General procedure for the synthesis of M2

To a stirred solution of Ml (2.0 mmol) in DMF (3.0 mL) was added POCl₃ (7.1 mmol) at 0°C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated, diluted with CH₂CI₂ (20.0 mL) and washed with IN NaOH solution (20.0 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give M2.

General procedure for the synthesis of M3

To a stirred solution of M2 (0.57 mmol) in CH₂C1₂ (3.0 mL) was added 4-(4-(4- fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)aniline (0.68 mmol) and Sodium triacetoxyborohydride (1.14 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the reaction mixture was washed with brine (5.0 ml). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give M3.

Scheme 14

N1 N2

General procedure for the synthesis of Nl

To a stirred solution of aminopyrazine (10.5 mmol) in ethanol (50.0 mL) was added ethyl 2- bromo-3-oxopentanoate(12.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred at reflux for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated, diluted with EtOAc (50.0 mL) and washed with saturated NaHC0₃ solution (50.0 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give Nl.

General procedure for the synthesis of N2 To a stirred solution of Nl (1.82 mmol) in H₂0 (3.0 mL) and EtOH (9.0 mL) was added lithium hydroxide (5.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated and 1 N HCl (10.0 ml) was added until pH was 4. The residual pale solid was collected by filtration and washed with H₂0 to give N2.

General procedure for the synthesis of N3

To a stirred solution of N2 (0.56 mmol) in DMF (3.0 mL) was added triethylamine (1.7 mmol), 4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)oxy)piperidine hydrochloride (0.56 mmol), 1- Hydroxy benzotriazole (0.17 mmol) and l-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (0.84 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 80°C for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the reaction mixture was diluted with CH₂C1₂ (10.0 mL), washed with IN HCl (10.0 ml) and saturated NaHC0₃ solution (10.0 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give N3.

Scheme 1

NH,

01 02

General procedure for the synthesis of Ol

To a stirred solution of aminopyrazine (5.25 mmol) in ethanol (25.0 mL) was added 1- bromobutan-2-one (7.9 mmol). The mixture was stirred at reflux for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated, diluted with EtOAc (50.0 mL) and washed with IN NaOH solution (50.0 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give Ol. General procedure for the synthesis of 02

To a stirred solution of Ol (2.0 mmol) in DMF (3.0 mL) was added POCl₃ (7.1 mmol) at 0°C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the mixture was evaporated, diluted with CH₂C1₂ (20.0 mL) and washed with IN NaOH solution (20.0 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give 02.

General procedure for the synthesis of 03

To a stirred solution of 02 (0.57 mmol) in CH₂C1₂ (3.0 mL) was added 4-(4-(4- fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)aniline (0.68 mmol) and Sodium triacetoxyborohydride (1.14 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After the reaction was completed, the reaction mixture was washed with brine (5.0 ml). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgS0₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give 03.

Ethyl 2-methylimidazofl,2-alpyridine-3-carboxylate (1)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.28 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.27 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.78 (dd, J = 7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J= 6.8Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J = 8.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (dd, J= 6.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H); ^]3C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 14.5, 16.7, 60.3, 112.6, 113.6, 116.9, 127.5, 127.9, 146.9, 152.8, 161.4. -Methylimidazofl,2-alpyridine-3-carboxylic acid (2)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 2.84 (s, 3H), 7.04 (dd, J = 1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (dd, J= 1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.65 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

N-Benzyl-2-methylimidazofl,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (3)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.68 (s, 3H), 4.70 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.13 (brs, lH), 6.91 (dd, J = 1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29 - 7.39 (m, 6H), 7.56 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.42 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H). -^-FluorobenzyD^-methylimidazom-alpyridine-S-carboxamide (4)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.67 (s, 3H), 4.66 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.1 1 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.02 - 7.06 (m, 2H), 7.30 - 7.36 (m, 3H), 7.56 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.41 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H).

2-Methyl-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)imidazoH,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide (5)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.68 (s, 3H), 4.70 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.30 (brs, 1H), 6.89 - 6.93 (m, 1H), 7.26 - 7.35 (m, 2H), 7.55 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (d, J= 3.6 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 9.38 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H). -Mcthyl-N-(4-phenoxybenzvnimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (6)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.70 (s, 3H), 4.67 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (brs, 1H), 6.92 - 6.96 (m, 1H), 6.99 - 7.08 (m, 4H), 7.12 (dd, J = 6.4 Hz, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.31 - 7.37 (m, 5H), 7.59 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.43 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 1H).

N- 4-Methoxybenzyl>-2-inethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridiDe-3-carboxamide (7)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 2.67 (s, 3H), 3.810 (s, 3H), 4.63 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (m, 1H), 6.89 - 6.94 (m, 3H), 7.30 - 7.35 (m, 3H), 7.56 - 7.58 (m, 1H), 9.43 (dd, J= 0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H). -(4-Methoxyphenethyl)-2-methyliinidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (8)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.92 (t, J= 6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (q, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 6.87 - 6.92 (m, 3H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.29 - 7.33 (m, 1H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.41 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺310.25 -(Cvclohexylmethyl)-2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxaniide (9)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 0.94 - 1.27 (m, 5H), 1.54 - 1.78 (m, 6H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 3.31 (t, J = 6.2 Hz, 2H), 5.91 (m 1H), 6.64 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.24 - 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.50 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H). tert-Butyl 4-((2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamido)methyl)piperidine-l- carboxylate (10)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.87 - 1.25 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H), 1.73 - 1.82 (m, 3H), 1.97 (m, 2H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 3.40 (m, 2H), 5.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.29 - 7.33 (m, 1H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 1H).

2-Methyl-N-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (11)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+DMSO-i¼) δ 2.72 (s, 3H), 6.89 (dd, = 1.2, 7.2 Hz, IH), 7.28 - 7.33 (m, IH), 7.52 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.57 (dd, J = 1.6, 4.8 Hz, 2H), 8.43 (dd, J = 1.6, 4.8 Hz, I H), 8.92 (br s, I H), 9.1 1 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) mJz (M+H)⁺253.18 -Methyl-N-phenethylimidazo [ 1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (12)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 82.28(s, 3H), 2.82(t, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 3.56(t, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 6.79(t, J=6.8Hz, I H), 7.06(t, J =6.8Hz, IH), 7.14(d, J =7.2Hz, 3H), 7.30(t, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 7.33(d, J=6.8Hz, IH), 8.74(d, J=5.6Hz, IH). -Methyl-N-( 4-phenoxyphenyl)imidazo [ 1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (13)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 52.60(s, 3H), 6.89(t, J=8.0Hz, 3H), 6.96(d, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 7.02(t, J=7.6Hz, IH), 7.27(t, J =7.6Hz, 2H), 7.38(t, J =6.8Hz, I H), 7.47(d, J=8.8Hz, IH), 7.57(d, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 8.89(d, J=6.8Hz, IH). -(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (14)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)52.57(s, 3H), 4.97(s, 2H), 6.88 - 6.91(m, 3H), 7.19(t, J=7.2Hz, IH), 7.28(t, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.32(t, J=6.8Hz, 3H), 7.43- 7.46(m, 3H), 8.85(d, J=5.6Hz, IH).

N-Benzyl-8-chloro-2-methylimidazofl,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (15)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ2.72 (s, 3H), 4.71 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (brs, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J = 7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J = 4.4 Hz, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 - 7.42 (m, 5H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃) D 16.9, 29.9, 43.8, 113.1, 122.4, 126.2, 127.1 , 127.9, 128.0, 129.1, 138.1, 141.8, 145.9, 161.3. -Benzyl-7-chloro-2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (16)

lH NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 52.66 (s, 3H), 4.69 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.13 (brs, 1H), 6.89 - 6.91 (m, 1H), 7.29 - 7.37 (m, 5H), 7.55 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.37 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H). -Benzyl-6-chloro-2-methylimidazofl,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (17)

lH NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 52.68 (s, 3H), 4.70 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.16 (brs, 1H), 7.30 - 7.35 (m, 3H), 7.37 - 7.38 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.56 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H).

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 5 1.45 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 4.44 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (dd, J = 1.6 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 - 7.51 (m, 3H), 7.68 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 9.32 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-Methyl-7-phenylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxylic acid (19)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) 6 2.60 (s, 3H), 7.43 - 7.52 (m, 5H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 9.26 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H) -(Biphenyl-4-ylmethyl)-2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxaiiiide (20)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 62.70 (s, 3H), 4.74 (d, J= 4.0 Hz, 2H), 6.19 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 6.0 Hz, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30 - 7.36 (m, 2H), 7.41 - 7.45 (m, 5H), 7.58 (m, 4H), 9.43 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H). -((lH-Indol-5-yl)methyl)-2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (21)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 62.68 (s, 3H), 4.78 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.18 (brs, 1H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 6.98 - 7.02 (m, 1H), 7.22 - 7.24 (m, 2H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.66 - 7.68 (m, 2H), 8.24 (brs, 1H), 9.47 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

-Benzyl-2-methyl-7-phenylimidazofl,2-a1pyridiae-3-carboxamide (22)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 62.70 (s, 3H), 4.71 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.15 (brs, 1H), 7.22 (dd, J = 2.0 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29 - 7.33 (m, 1H), 7.36 - 7.44 (m, 5H), 7.47 - 7.51 (m, 2H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.78 ( s, 1H), 9.47 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

(S)-Methyl 2-(2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamido)-3-phenylpropanoate

(23)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.25 (dd, J= 5.6, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 3.33 (dd, J = 5.6, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 5.08 - 5.13 (m, 1H), 6.23 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 1.2 , 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.14 - 7.16 (m, 2H), 7.27 - 7.35 (m, 4H), 7.57 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺338.28 -Methyl-IV-(piperidin-4-ylmethyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (24)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.20 - 1.77 (m, 6H), 2.58 - 2.64 (m, 1H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 3.13 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.34 (t, J= 12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.68 (br s, 1H), 6.71 (m, 1H), 6.84 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.28 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H).

Methyl 4-((2-me3thylimidazo[l_<2-alpyridine-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoate

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ 2.70 (s, 3H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 4.76 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.24 (brs, 1H), 6.91 - 6.95 (m, 1H), 7.32 - 7.36 (m, 1H), 7.44 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.41 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H). -((2-Methylimidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid (26)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 2.64 (s, 3H), 4.69 (s, 2H), 7.03 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43 - 7.47 (m, 1H), 7.50 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.53 - 7.55 (m, 1H), 8.01 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.04 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H). -methyl-6-phenv.imidazo[1.2-alpyridine-3-carboxylate (27)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 4.40 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.33 - 7.36 (m, 1H), 7.42 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.60 - 7.61 (m, 1H), 9.52 (s, 1H). -Methyl-N-(2-phenoxyethyl)imidazoil,2-alpyridine-3-carboxainide (28)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.72 (s, 3H), 3.93 (q, J= 4.8 Hz, 2H), 4.19 (t, J= 5.0 Hz, 2H), 6.33 (m, 1H), 6.90 - 9.94 (m, 3H), 6.98 (d, J= 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.28 - 7.34 (m, 3H), 7.57 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.40 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

N-(2-(Benzyloxy)ethyl)-2-methyliiiiidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.66 (s, 3H), 3.68 - 3.75 (m, 4H), 4.57 (s, 2H), 6.90 (dd, J = 1.2, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.27 - 7.34 (m, 6H), 7.57 (dd, J = 1.2, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.37 (dd, J= 2.0, 6.8 Hz, 1H). -Benzyl-6-cvano-2-methyliinidazo[l_<2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide (30)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) 5 2.63 (s, 3H), 4.65 (s, 2H), 7.27 (t, J= 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (dd, J= 0.8, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (dd, J= 1.6, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.58 (m, 1H). -Benzyl-2,8-dimethylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (31)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-i¾52.55(s, 3H), 2.63(s, 3H), 4.63(s, 2H), 6.95(t, J=6.8Hz, IH), 7.25(d, J=6.8Hz, IH), 7.28(d, J=7.2Hz, IH), 7.37(t, J =7.2Hz, 2H), 7.42(d, J =7.6Hz, 2H), 8.87(d, J=6.8Hz, IH). -Benzyi-l^-dimethylimidazofl^-alpyridine-S-carboxainide (32)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-<¾)62.44(s, 3H), 2.59(s, 3H), 4.63(s, 2H), 6.91(d, J=7.2Hz, IH), 7.28(t, J=7.2Hz, IH), 7.33(d, J=6.4Hz, 2H), 7.37(t, J =7.2Hz, IH), 7.42(d, J =7.6Hz, 2H), 8.92(d, J=7.2Hz, IH). -Benz l-2,6-dimethylimidazofl.,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (33)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-^52.36(s, 3H), 2.59(s, 3H), 4.63(s, 2H), 7.29(d, J=7.6Hz, IH), 7.31(d, J=1.6Hz, IH), 7.37(t, J=7.2Hz, 3H), 7.43 (t, J =4.8 Hz, 2H), 7.46(s, IH), 8.83(s, IH). -Benzyl-2,5-dimethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (34)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-i¾52.44(s, 3H), 2.59(s, 3H), 4.29(s, 2H), 6.75(d, J=7.2Hz, IH), 7.21 - 7.27(m, 3H), 7.33(t, J=6.4Hz, 2H), 7.41(t, J=8.8Hz, IH), 7.49(s, IH).

N-Benzyl-S-fluoro^-methylimidazol l^-alpyridine^-carboxamide (35)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-i¾52.63(s, 3H), 4.64(s, 2H), 6.96-7.01(m, IH), 7.21 (t, J =6.8Hz, IH), 7.25 - 7.29(m, 2H), 7.37(t, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 7.41(t, J=7.6Hz, 2H), 8.84(d,J=6.8Hz, IH). -Benzyl-2-methyl-8-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (36)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-<¾)52.66(s, 3H), 4.63(s, 2H), 7.15(t, J=6.8Hz, IH), 7.25-7.28(m, IH), 7.37(t, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 7.43(d, J =7.6Hz, 2H), 7.82(d, J =7.2Hz, IH), 9.2 l(d, J =6.8Hz, IH). -Benzyl-2-propylimidazo[l,2-a|pyridine-3-carboxamide (37)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 0.93 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.75 - 1.85 (m, 2H), 2.89 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 2H), 4.67 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.24 (m, IH), 6.86 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, IH), 7.26 - 7.36 (m, 6H), 7.54 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, IH), 9.31 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, IH). -Benzyl-2-cvclopropylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (38)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 1.00 - 1.03 (m, 2H), 1.14 - 1.18 (m, 2H), 2.1 1 - 2.15 (m, IH), 6.91 (dd, J = 1.2, 6.8 Hz, IH), 7.29 - 7.38 (m, 5H), 7.57 (dd, J = 0.8, 8.8 Hz, IH), 9.49 - 9.51 (m, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 292.23

N-Benzyl-2-methyl-6-phenylimidazo|l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (39)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.71 (s, 3H), 4.73 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.12 (m, 1H), 7.30 - 7.34 (m, 1H), 7.36 - 7.40 (m, 7H), 7.60 - 7.66 (m, 4H), 9.71 (s, 1H).

N-Benzyl-6-fluoro-2-methylimidazo [ 1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (40)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 2.68 (s, 3H), 4.71 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.24 - 7.39 (m 6H), 7.52 - 7.56 (m, 1H), 9.48 - 9.49 (m, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺284.27

-(2-Methylimidazo[l,2-alpYridin-3-yl)-2-phenylacetamide (41)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 2.26 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 7.24 - 7.31 (m, 2H), 7.36 - 7.41 (m, 2H), 7.43 - 7.44 (m, 3H), 7.76 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H).

N-Benzyl-7-cvano-2-methylimidazo [ 1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (42)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.64 (s, 3H), 4.61 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.39 (brs, 1H), 6.85 (dd, J= 1.2 Hz, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 7.29 - 7.38 (m, 5H), 8.13 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H)

N-(Biphenyl-4-ylmethyl)-6-chloro-2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (43)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.69 (s, 3H), 4.73 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.18 (brs, 1H), 6.92 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.44 - 7.45 (m, 4H), 7.57 - 7.60 (m, 5H), 9.39 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H). - Biphenyl-4-ylmethyl)-7-chloro-2-methylimidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide (44)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.70 (s, 3H), 4.73 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.20 (brs, 1H), 7.29 7.36 (m, 4H), 7.45 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (m, 5H), 9.56 (s, 1H)

2-Ethyl-N-(4-phenoxybenzyl)imidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide (45)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.67 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.08 (brs, 1H), 6.89 - 6.93 (m, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J = 2.0 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 4H), 7.08 - 7.12 (m, 1H), 7.30 - 7.35 (m, 5H), 7.60 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H). -(Biphenyl-4-vImethyl)-2-propylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (46)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 0.98 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.80 - 1.89 (m, 2H), 2.93 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 2H), 4.73 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.29 (t, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J= 1.2, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.27 - 7.37 (m, 2H), 7.42 - 7.46 (m, 4H), 7.56 - 7.61 (m, 5H), 9.35 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 1H). ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺370.32 N-BenzvI-8-cvano-2-methylimidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxaniide (47)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-i¾62.67(s, 3H), 4.65(s, 2H), 7.17(t, J=7.2Hz, IH), 7.26-7.3 l(m, 2H), 7.38(t, J=7.2Hz, 2H),7.44(d, J =8.0Hz, 2H), 8.21(d, J =7.2Hz, IH), 9.19(d, J =6.8Hz, IH). -Benzyi-8-hvdroxy-2-inethylimidazofl,2-a1pYridine-3-carboxaniide (48)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-i¾52.60(s, 3H), 4.63(s, 2H), 6.70(d, J=7.6Hz, IH), 6.83(t, J=6.8Hz, lH),7.28(t, J =7.2Hz, IH), 7.40(t, J =8.0Hz, 3H), 7.42(d, J =7.2Hz, 2H), 8.53(d, J =6.0Hz, IH).

N-(4-tert-ButylbenzvI)-2-ethylimidazofl,2-a|pyridine-3-carboxamide (49)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.32 (s, 9H), 1.41 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.12 (brs, IH), 6.93 (dd, J= 6.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, IH), 7.32 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.34 - 7.36 (m, IH), 7.40 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 9.40 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, IH). -Ethyl-N-((l-methyl-lH-indol-5-yl)methyl)imidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide (50)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3) 5 1.37 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.79 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.08 (brs, IH), 6.48 (s, IH), 6.92 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, IH), 7.08 (s, IH), 7.25 (s, IH), 7.26 - 7.34 (m, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 7.63 (s, IH), 9.43 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, IH). -Ethyl-N-H-ftrifluorometho^benzvnimidazoH^-alpyridine-S-carboxamide (51)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.69 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.21 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 7.30 - 7.34 (m, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.60 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.37 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 13.5, 23.7, 42.9, 113.5, 1 14.7, 119.3, 121.5, 121.9, 127.3, 128.3, 129.2, 137.3, 146.4, 148.8, 151.1, 161.7. -Ethyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (52)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.37 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.14 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.85 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.61 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.05 (brs, 1H), 6.88 - 6.92 (m, 3H), 7.27 - 7.33 (m, 3H), 7.59 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-EthvI-N-(4-isopropoxybenzyl)imidazotl,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamide (53)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.32 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 6H), 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.52 - 4.56 (m, 1H), 4.61 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.05 (brs, 1H), 6.86 - 6.92 (m, 3H), 7.26 - 7.33 (m, 3H), 7.59 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J= 6.4 Hz, 1H). -EthvI-N-(4-isobutoxybenzyl)imidazo [1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (54)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.01 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.37 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.05 - 2.09 (m, 1H), 2.96 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.62 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.06 (brs, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J = 2.4 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (dd, J= 1.2 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.27 - 7.34 (m, 3H), 7.59 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 9.37 (dd, J= 2.4 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 13.6, 19.4, 23.5, 28.4, 43.3, 53.1, 74.7, 1 13.4, 115.0, 116.7, 124.2, 127.2, 128.3, 129.2, 130.0, 146.2, 150.7, 159.0, 161.5.

6-Ch]oro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)8 1.43 (t, J - 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.15 (m, 1H), 7.23 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.54 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺398.21

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((4'-fluorobiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (56)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.73 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J= 7.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.52 - 7.56(m, 4H), 7.60 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺408.21

N-(Biphenyl-4-ylmethyl)-2-ethyl-6-methvIimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (57)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-<¾)5l.34(t, J =7.6Hz, 3H), 2.37(s, 3H), 3.02(q, J=7.6Hz, 2H), 4.68(s, 2H), 7.31-7.34(m, 2H), 7.43(d, J=8.0Hz, 2H),7.46(d, J=4.8Hz, IH), 7.51(d, J=8.8Hz, 3H), 7.64(t, J=4.4Hz, 4H), 8.78(s, IH). -Ethyl-6-methyl-N-(4-pheDoxybenzvnimidazoil,2-alpyridine-3-carbQxamide (58)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-<¾)5l.35(t, J =8.0Hz, 3H), 2.37(s, 3H), 2.99(q, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 4.61(s, 2H), 6.99(d, J=8.8Hz, 4H),7.12(t, J =7.2Hz, IH), 7.31-7.36(m, 3H), 7.42(d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 7.48(d, J=9.2Hz, IH), 8.76(s, IH).

2-Ethyl-6-methyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy^")benzYniinidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-i¾5l.33(t, J =8.0Hz, 3H), 2.36(s, 3H), 3.00(q, J=7.6Hz, 2H), 4.65(s, 2H), 7.28(d, J=8.0Hz, 2H),7.34(d, J =9.2Hz, IH), 7.48(d, J =9.2Hz, IH), 7.52(d, J =8.4Hz, 2H), 8.77(s, IH).

2-Ethyl-6-methyl-N-((l-methyl-lH-indol-6-vnmethyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (60)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-_¾51.30(t, J =7.6Hz, 3H), 2.35(s, 3H), 3.0(q, J=7.6Hz, 2H), 3.80(s, 3H), 4.75(s, 2H), 6.41(d, J=3.2Hz, 1H),7.11-7.14(m, 2H), 7.32(d, J =9.2Hz, 1H), 7.46(d, J=9.2Hz, 2H), 7.55(d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 8.74(s, 1H).

N-(Biphenyl-4-ylmethvn-6-chIoro-2-methylimidazo[l^-alpyridiDe-3-carboxamide

'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)8 1.43 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.01 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.75 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.15 (m, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.43 - 7.47 (m, 4H), 7.55 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58 - 7.62 (m, 4H), 9.56 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺390.25

6-Chloro-2-methyl-N-(4-phenoxybcnzyl)imidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide

lR NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.67 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.01 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 4H), 7.09 - 7.13 (m, 1H), 7.30 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 - 7.36 (m, 4H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.54 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺406.23

N-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)-6-chloro-2-methylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

(63)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)6 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.09 (m, 1H), 7.28 - 7.31 (m, 1H), 7.32 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.54 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺370.25

6-Chloro-2-methyl-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazo [ 1 ,2-al py ridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.96 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26 - 7.30 (m, 3H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.52 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺399.30

6-Chloro-N-(4-isopropoxybenzyl)-2-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.34 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.52 - 4.58 (m, 1H), 4.62 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.27 - 7.31 (m, 3H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺372.22

6-Chloro-N-( 4-isobutoxybenzvP-2-meth ylimidazo [1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide

(66)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.00 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.03 - 2.09 (m, IH), 2.93 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.69 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.13 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, IH), 6.87 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.24 - 7.27 (m, 3H), 7.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.47 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺386.30

6-Chloro-2-methyl-N-f(l-methyl-lH-indol-5-vninethyl)imidazofl,2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (67)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)6 1.37 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.78 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.07 (m, IH), 6.48 (d, J= 3.2 Hz, IH), 7.09 (d, J= 2.8 Hz, IH), 7.24 - 7.26 (m, IH), 7.29 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.34 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.63 (s, IH), 9.54 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺367.19

6-Chloro-2-methyl-N-((l-methyl-lH-indol-6-Ynmethyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (68)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 4.82 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.13 (m, IH), 6.49 (d, J= 3.2 Hz, IH), 7.08 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, IH), 7.12 (dd, J= 1.2, 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.30 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.34 (s, IH), 7.55 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.63 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, IH), 9.54 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺367.26 2-Ethyl-6-nitro-N-(4-ftrifluoromethoxy)benzvnimidazo[l^-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.37 (V = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.49 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.19 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J= 10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (brs, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J = 10.0, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 409.23

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoH,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (70)

White solid; mp = 138 - 139 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.88 - 1.96 (m, 2H), 2.05 - 2.12 (m, 2H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.08 - 3.14 (m, 2H), 3.48 - 3.54 (m, 2H), 4.35 - 4.41 (m, 2H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.99 - 6.01 (m, 1H), 6.86 - 6.91 (m, 3H), 6.91 - 7.00 (m, 4H), 7.27 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 507.31 '-Chlorobiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyrazine-3-carboxamide (71)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-c )5 1.46 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.06 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.76 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.23 - 6.25 (m, 1H), 7.41 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 8.03 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.1 1 (s, 1H), 9.28 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H). 6-Chloro-N-((2'-chiorobiphenyl-4-vnmethyI)-2-ethylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (72)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.18 (m, IH), 7.27 - 7.35 (m, 4H), 7.43 - 7.48 (m, 5H), 7.56 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, I H), 9.56 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺404.26

6-Chloro-N-((4'-chlorobiphenyl-4-y])methyl)-2-ethylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (73)

1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.43 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.01 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.13 (m, IH), 7.31 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.41 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.54 - 7.58 (m, 3H), 9.55 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺424.26

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.54 - 1.60 (m, 2H), 1.69 - 1.73 (m, 4H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (t, J = 5.14 Hz, 4H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (m, IH), 6.93 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.53 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.52 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺397.32 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((2'-methylbiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazoil,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (75)

Ή NM (400 MHz, CDC1₃)6 1.43 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 3.02 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.76 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.21 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 - 7.28 (m, 4H), 7.30 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.55 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺404.26

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((3'-methylbiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (76)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.43 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 3.00 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.75 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (m, 1H), 7.18 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.34 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.60 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 9.56 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺404.26

6-ChIoro-2-ethyl-N-((4'-methylbiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (77)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.42 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 4.74 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.16 (m, IH), 7.25 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2Η), 7.49 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.55 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺404.26

6-Chloro-N-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (m, 1H), 7.29 - 7.35 (m, 5H), 7.54 (dd, J= 0.8, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.51 (dd, J = 0.8, 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺348.14

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)6 1.40 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.87 (q, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.19 (m, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47 - 7.51 (m, 3H), 7.55 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.82 - 7.85 (m, 3H), 7.87 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 9.57 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺364.20

N-(Biphenyl-4-ylmethvn-6-chloro-2-(trifluoromethvnimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (80)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 4.74 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.69 (m, 1H), 7.36 (dd, J = 7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 - 7.47 (m, 5H), 7.56 (dd, J = 8.0, 8.4 Hz, 4H), 7.71 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.45 (s, 1H) ); LCMS (electrospray) m z (M+H)⁺430.18

N-(4-tert-Butylbenzvn-6-chloro-2-(trifluoromethvnimidazo[1.2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (81)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)8 1.32 (s, 9H), 4.67 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.63 (m, 1H), 7.30 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.41 - 7.45 (m, 1H), 7.69 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.42 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺410.25

7-ChIoro-N-((2'-chlorobiphenyl-4-yl)methvn-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3

carboxamide (82)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-i¾ 6 1.32 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.01 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 7.03 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.29 - 7.57 (m, 9H), 8.94 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺424.26

7-Chloro-N-((4'-chlorobiphenyl-4-yl)methv])-2-ethylimidazoH,2-a]pyridine-3- carboxamide (83)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.73 (s, 2H),6.15 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺424.26 -Chloro-N-H-chlorobenzvn^-ethylimidazoH-Z-alpyridine-S-carboxamide (84)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.65 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.12 (brs, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, 1H), 9.34 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺348.21

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((2'-methylbiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazofl,2-a|pyridine-3- carboxamide (85)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.46 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 3.05 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.79 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.22 (brs, 1H), 6.95 (dd, J = 7.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24 -7.36 (m, 4H), 7.39 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (d, 1H), 9.42 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺404.26

7-ChIoro-2-ethyl-N-((3'-inethylbiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (86)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.74 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.13 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.33 - 7.40 (m, 3H), 7.43 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 - 7.61 (m, 3H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m z (M+H)⁺404.33

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((4'-methylbiphenyl-4-vI)methyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (87)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.73 (s, 2H),6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.25 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.58 - 7.60 (m, 3H), 9.38 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺404.26 -Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(^"4-hvdroxybenzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (88)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-c¾ δ 1.29 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.12 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 6.76 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (dd, J= 7.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.23 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 8.91 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺330.25 -Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (89)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.35 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.55 - 1.57 (m, 2H), 1.66 - 1.70 (m, 4H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.12 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 4.56 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.07 (brs, IH), 6.86 (dd, J= 7.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 6.90 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.30 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺397.32 -Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (90)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-<¾) δ 1.32 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 7.06 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, I H), 7.45 - 7.48 (m, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.59 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82 - 7.88 (m, 4H), 8.96 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺364.20

N-rBiphenyl-4-ylmethyl)-7-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxainide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.74 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (m, 1H), 7.42 - 7.46 (m, 4H), 7.57 - 7.62 (m, 5H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 13.4, 23.6, 31.5, 34.7, 43.4, 114.7, 115.8, 126.0, 127.5, 128.6, 133.6, 135.0, 146.2, 150.9, 151.6, 161.3. ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺390.25 -(4-tert-ButYlbenzyl)-7-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (92)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.32 (s, 9H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.67 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.13 (brs, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J = 7.2, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺370.25

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (93)

White solid, mp 195°C ; Ή NMR(400 MHz, MeOH-AQ5l.31 0_> J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.14 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.84 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.54 (s, 2H), 6.97 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 8.93 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl-7-methyl-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)iinidazoil,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (94)

White solid, mp 190°C ; Ή NMR(400 MHz, MeOH-tftf)51.31 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.14 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.35 (s, 1H), 3.85 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 6.90 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1 H), 6.98 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 3H), 8.83 (d, .7= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl-7-methyl-N-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridiDe-3-carboxamide (95)

White solid, mp 192°C ; Ή NMR(400 MHz, MeOH-< )51.33 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 6.9 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.33(s, 1H), 7.45-7.48(m, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.88 (m, 4H), 8.87 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

N-(4-Bromobenzyl)-7-chloro-2-ethylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (96)

H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1 .41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.65 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.09 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺394.13

6-Chloro-N-((4'-cvanobiphenvI-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (97)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.19 (m, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.73 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.55 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H).

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((2'-(trifluoromethvnbiphenyl-4-yl)inethvnimidazofl,2-alpyridipe-3- carboxamide (98)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.43 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.78 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.17 (m, 1H), 7.30 - 7.35 (m, 4H), 7.42 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.75 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.56 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H).

6-Chloro-N-((3'-cvanobiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (99)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.44 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.19 (m, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.55 - 7.59 (m, 3H), 7.64 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 9.56 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H).

6-ChIoro-N-((4'-chIoro-2'-(trif!uoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazoH,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (100)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.18 (m, 1H), 7.27 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.52 - 7.56 (m, 2H), 7.73 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 9.55 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H).

7-ChIoro-N-((3'-cvanobiphenyl-4-vnmethyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (101)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.01 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.76 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.17 (brs, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J = 7.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.55 - 7.63 (m, 5H), 7.80 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺415.28

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((2^>-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazofl,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (102)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.01 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.16 (brs, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J= 7.2, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺458.27

7-Chloro-N-((4'-chloro-2'-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (103)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.01 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.76 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.16 (brs, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J= 7.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (dd, J = 8.0, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺492.21

6-Chloro-N-((4'-cyano-2'-methylbiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (104)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)8 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 3.03 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.21 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30 - 7.33 (m, 4H), 7.31 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.52 - 7.56 (m, 2H), 7.52 - 7.57 (m, 3H), 9.56 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H).

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (105)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.58 (t, J = 5.0 Hz, 4H), 2.95(q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.22 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26 - 7.30 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H).

7-Chloro-N-((2^,-cvanobiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (106)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.18 (brs, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.47 - 7.60 (m, 4H), 7.63 - 7.65 (m, 4H), 7.77 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺415.28 7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazoil,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.70 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.09 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺398.28

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-l-yl)benzyl)iniidazofl,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (108)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.37 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.57 - 2.59 (m, 4H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.20 - 3.23 (m, 4H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brs, 1H), 6.88 -6.94 (m, 3H), 7.27 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺412.29

7-Chloro-N-((4'-cvano-2'-methylbiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (109)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ 1.43 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.18 (brs, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 3H), 7.45 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.52 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.60 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺429.29

7-Chloro-2-ethyI-N-(4-(pentylamino)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide (110)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 0.92 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3Η), 1.25 - 1.42 (m, 8H), 1.58 - 1.66 (m, 2H), 2.93 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.10 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.66 (brs, 1H), 4.55 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.95 (m, 1H), 6.60 (d, J = 8.4, 2H), 6.89 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((4'-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl)niethvniinidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (111)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.01 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.76 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.16 (brs, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J = 7.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60(m, 3H), 7.70(m, 3H), 9.38 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺458.20

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((4'-(trifluoromethoxy)biphenyl-4-yl)niethyl)imidazofl,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (112)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.75 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.15 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.54 - 7.60 (m, 5H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺474.18

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((4'-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazo[l^-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (113)

Ή N R (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 4.72 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.12 (brs, IH), 6.91 (dd, J= 7.2, 2.0 Hz, IH), 6.98 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.52 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 9.38 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺420.18

N-((4'-tert-ButylbiphenvI-4-vI)methyl)-7-chloro-2-ethyliinidazofl,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (114)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.36 (s, 9H), 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.73 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.13 (brs, IH), 6.91 (dd, J= 7.2, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.43 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.59 - 7.61 (m, 3H), 9.38 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺446.30 -(7-ChIoro-2-ethylimidazofl,2-a1pyridin-3-yl)biphenyl-4-carboxamide (115)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)51.33 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.75 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.78 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.2, IH), 6.89 (dd, J= 1.2, 7.2 Hz, IH), 7.44 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.48 - 7.53 (m, 3H), 7.58 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.65 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH), 7.76 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 8.02 (brs, IH), 8.07 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H). -Biphenyl-4-yl)-N-(7-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)acetamide (116)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-<¾)51.25 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.62 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 6.74 (dd, J= 2.0, 7.2 Hz, IH), 7.00 (brs, IH), 7.44 - 7.53 (m, 5H), 7.61 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.68(d,J=8.4Hz, 2H). N-f4-(lH-Pyrrol-l-vnbenzY0-7-chloro-2-ethyliniidazo[l^-alpyridine-3-carboxainide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.12 - 6.14 (m, 1H), 6.34 - 6.36 (m, 2H), 6.92 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.08 - 7.09 (m, 2H), 7.40 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 21H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 9.38 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl-7-methoxy-N-(4-(trifluoroniethoxy)benzvniniidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (118)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 6.06 (m, 1H), 6.61 (dd, J = 2.8, 7.6, 1H), 6.89 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.24 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(5-methoxypyridin-2-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (119)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 4.74 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.1 1 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.39 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺421.20

2-Ethyl-6-fluoro-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazo[l_<2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

(120)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (m, 1H), 7.57 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 9.45 (dd, J = 5.2, 2.4 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺382.15

2-Ethyl-N-(4-Ctrifluoromethoxy)benzyl)-6-(trifluoromethvniinidazofl,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (121)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.43 (tj = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.21 (brs, 1H), 7.22 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (dd, J = 9.2, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.84 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 432.42

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo- -alpyridine-3-carboxamide (122)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.90 - 1.98 (m, 2H), 2.07 - 2.13 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.10 - 3.16 (m, 2H), 3.48 - 3.54 (m, 2H), 4.42 - 4.48 (m, 1H), 3.22 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 - 6.20 (m, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.96 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.26 - 7.31 (m, 3H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo- |l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (123)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.89 - 1.98 (m, 2H), 2.07 - 2.13 (m, 2H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.09 - 3.16 (m, 2H), 3.47 - 3.53 (m, 2H), 4.42 - 4.48 (m, 1H), 3.22 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.99 - 6.01 (m, 1H), 6.88 - 6.93 (m, 3H), 6.96 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 2H), 7.26 - 7.29 (m, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin-l-vnbenzyl)-6-

(trifluoromethvI)imidazo[l,,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (124)

'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (\J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.90-1.98 (m, 2H), 2.08-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.10-3.15 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.54 (m, 2H), 4.43-4.46 (m, 1H), 4.62 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.05 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.96 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (dd, J = 9.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.85 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 607.56

/V-(4-(4-(4-(Butyramidomethyl)phenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)-7-chloro-2- ethylimidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamide (125)

White solid; mp = 238.0 - 239.2 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 0.93 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 3H), 1.37 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 3H), 1.65 - 1.71 (m, 2H), 2.15 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.94 (q, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.33 (s, 8H), 4.36 (d, J= 4.4 Hz, 2H), 4.61 (d, J= 4.0 Hz, 2H), 5.59 (brs, 1H), 6.01 (brs, 1H), 6.88 - 6.98 (m, 5H), 7.19 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 9.35 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 573.

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorobenzyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-

3-carboxamide (126)

White solid; mp = 141 - 142 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.37 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 3H), 2.59 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.20 (t, J= 5.0 Hz, 4H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.98 - 6.00 (m, IH), 6.88 - 6.92 (m, 3H), 7.01 (dd, J = 8.8, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 - 7.27 (m, 4H), 7.31 (dd, J = 5.6, 8.0 Hz , 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 506.36

7-Cbloro-2-etbyl-N- 4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)iniidazofl,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (127)

White solid; mp = 212 - 213 °C Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.26 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.35 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.62 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 - 6.03 (m, I H), 6.89 - 7.02 (m, 7H), 7.30 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.37 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 492.28

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)imidazo|l,2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (128)

White solid; mp = 141 - 142 °C ; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.09 - 6.1 1 (m, IH), 6.91 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.6 Hz, IH), 6.98 - 7.02 (m, 4H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.37 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 490.24 7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)benzvnimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

White solid; mp = 146 - 147 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.07 - 6.09 (m, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J = 2.2, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95 - 7.06 (m, 6H), 7.33 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.37 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 424.26

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-r4-(^'4-(4-fluorobenzyl)piperazip-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (130)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.38 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.59 (m, 4H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.20 (m, 4H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.01 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.26-7.32 (m, 5H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.52 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 506.29

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (131)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t,J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.1 1 (brs, 1H), 7.00 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.01 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 490.17

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-(trifluoroinethoxy)phenyl)-lH-pyrazol-3-yl)methyl) imidazo[1.2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (132)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.48 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.80 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.49 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 2H), 6.69 (brs, IH), 7.29-7.33 (m, 3H), 7.55 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.70 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.90 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 9.56 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 464.19

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-lH-pyrazol-3-yI)methvn

irnidazo|L2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamide (133)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.47 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.1 1 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.79 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.48 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 2H), 6.68 (brs, IH), 6.91 (dd, J= 7.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.32 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.70 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.90 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.39 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 464.19 -Chloro-N-(4-cvanobenzvn-2-ethylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (134)

White solid; mp = 223 - 224 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.45 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.76 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.21 - 6.23 (m, I H), 7.33 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.49 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.67 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 9.53 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 339.16 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)imidazo|l^-alpyridine-3-carboxainide

White solid; mp = 179 - 180 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.01 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.19 - 6.21 (m, IH), 7.32 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.50 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.64 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.54 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 382.15

e-Chloro-Z-ethyl-N-^-methoxyphenethvDimidazoH_^l-alpyridine-B-carboxainide (136)

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White solid; mp = 129 - 130 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.25 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.72 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.92 (t, J= 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.77 (q, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 5.73 - 5.74 (m, IH), 6.89 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.51 (dd, J= 0.8, 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.49 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 358.21

6-Chloro-N-(4-chlorophenethyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-a|pyridine-3-carboxamide (137)

White solid; mp = 158 - 159 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.28 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.76 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.96 (t, J = 6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (q, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 5.73 - 5.74 (m, IH), 7.20 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.32 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.52 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.48 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m z (M+H)⁺ 362.16 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)piperidin-4-vnmethyl)imidazofl,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (138)

White solid; mp = 171 - 172 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.35 - 1.41 (m, 2H), 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.63 - 1.72 (m, 1H), 1.74 - 1.77 (m, 2H), 1.99 - 2.05 (m, 2H), 2.90 - 2.93 (m, 2H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.41 (t, J = 6.2 Hz, 2H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 5.89 (t, J = 5.4Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (dd, J = 2.4, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.49 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 495.34

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-fluorobenzyl)piperidin-4-yl)methyl)imidazo|l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (139)

White solid; mp = 176 - 177 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.33 - 1.39 (m, 2H), 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.62 - 1.70 (m, 1H), 1.72 - 1.76 (m, 2H), 1.95 - 2.00 (m, 2H), 2.88 - 2.91 (m, 2H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.05 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.46 (s, 2H), 5.87 - 5.89 (m, 1H), 6.99 (dd, J = 8.4, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 - 7.30 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.48 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 429.29

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)piperidin-4-yl)methyl)iinidazofl.2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (140)

White solid; mp = 145 - 146 ^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 6 1.33 - 1.39 (m, 2H), 1.44 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.62 - 1.69 (m, 1H), 1.72 - 1.76 (m, 2H), 1.96 - 2.02 (m, 2H), 2.88 - 2.91 (m,2H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.41 (t, J= 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.48 (s, 2H), 5.87 (t, J= 5.4 Hz, IH), 6.88 (dd, J= 2.0, 7.6 Hz, IH), 7.15 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, IH), 9.31 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 495.20 -Ethyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazoH_<2-alpyrazine-3-carboxamide (141)

White solid; mp = 176 - 177 ^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.48 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.04 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.26 - 6.27 (m, IH), 7.22 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d,J=8.8Hz, 2H), 8.02 (d,J=4.8 Hz, IH), 9.10 (d,J= 1.2 Hz, IH), 9.25 (dd,J= 1.2, 4.8 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺365.12 -Ethyl-3-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)carbamoyl)imidazo [ 1 ,2-al pyrazine 7-oxide (142)

White solid; mp = 215 - 216 ^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) δ 1.43 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.70 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.19 - 6.20 (m, IH), 7.23 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.69 (dd, J= 1.6, 5.6 Hz, 1H).8.57 (d,J= 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.29 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, IH) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 381.13 -Chloro-2-ethyl-3-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)methyl)imidazo [ 1 ,2-alpyridine (1 3)

White solid; mp = 127 - 128 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.34 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.82 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 5.27 (s, 2H), 7.00 (d, j = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.19 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (dd, J = 0.8, 9.2 Hz, IH), 8.12 (dd, J= 0.8, 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺371.07 N-((6-Chloro-2-ethYlimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)metbvn-4-(trifluoromethoxy)aniline

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.35 ( J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.82 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.67 (t, J = 4.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.72 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.13 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 370.1 1 -Chloro-2-ethy limidazo [ 1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carbaidehyde (145)

White solid; mp = 115 - 116°C ;'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.44 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.07 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.62 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 10.03 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m z (M+H)⁺209.09

-Chloro-2-ethylimidazo|l,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)methanol (146)

White solid; mp = 173.2 - 174.2°C ;1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.29 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.72 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 7.13 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 21 1.07

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-lH-indazol-4- yl)methyl)imidazo|l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (147)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t,J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.89-1.98 (m, 3H), 2.27 (m, 1H), 2.77- 2.84 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 5.40 (m, 1H), 5.96 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.54-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.70 (s, IH), 9.54 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 504.25

\6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazofl,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (148)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)8 1.40 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz 2H), 3.25 - 3.27 (m, 4H), 3.34 - 3.36 (m, 4H), 4.62 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.02 - 6.64 (m, IH), 6.92 - 6.95 (m, 3H), 6.97 - 7.01 (m, 3H), 7.29 (dd, J= 2.4, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.31 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 2H), 9.54 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 2H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺492.28

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahvdro-lH-indazol-4-yl)methyl) imidazo [1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (149)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (W= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.88-1.97 (m, 3H), 2.26 (m, IH), 2.74- 2.78 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 5.40 (m, IH), 5.96 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH), 7.17 (dd, J = 8.0, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (dd, J = 9.2, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.48-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.55 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.68 (s, IH), 9.54 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 438.40

2-Ethyl-7-nitro-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)iinidazofl,2-aIpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-<¾) δ 1.29 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.05 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.57 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.35 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.56 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.79 (brs, IH), 9.06 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 409.35 6-ChIoro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-lH-pyrazol-3-yl)methyl)imidazo -alpyridine-3-carboxamide (151)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-^) δ 1.29 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.62 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.59 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J = 9.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.06 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.55 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 2H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 448.37

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-lH-pyrazol-3-yl)niethyl)imidazo -alpyridine-3-carboxamide (152)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-<¾ δ 1.28 ( = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.58 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.06 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.52 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 448.13

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-fluorophenyl)-lH-pyrazoI-3-yl)methyl)iinidazoH,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (153)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.47 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.1 1 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.79 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.46 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (brs, 1H), 7.16 (dd, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (dd, J = 9.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.85 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.56 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 398.32

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((l-(4-fluorophenyl)-lH-pyrazol-3-yl)methyl)imidazofl,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (154)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.46 (tj = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.11 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.78 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.46 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (brs, 1 H), 6.91 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (dd, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.59-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.85 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 398.14

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)imidazo[l_<2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

White solid; mp = 196.2 - 196.9 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.43 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.76 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m z (M+H)⁺ 382.15

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)piperazin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (156)

White solid; mp = 138.1 - 138.7 ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.60 (t, J = 5.0 Hz, 4H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.21 (t, J = 5.0 Hz, 4H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 - 6.02 (m, 1H), 6.92 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.26 - 7.30 (m, 3H), 7.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) nVz (M+H)⁺ 572.40

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoroniethoxy)benzyl)piperazin-l- vDbenzyDimidazo [1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (157)

White solid; mp = 137.1 - 137.6 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.37 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.60 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.21 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.99 - 6.00 (m, 1H), 6.88 - 6.93 (m, 3H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58(d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 572.40

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4- 4- 4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)piperazin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazofl,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (158)

White solid; mp = 206.5 - 207.0 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.30 - 3.40 (m, 8H), 4.63 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.03 - 6.04 (m, 1H), 6.95 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.27 - 7.32 (m, 3H), 7.54 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.53 - 9.34 (m, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 558.32

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4- 4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)piperazin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazo[1.2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (159)

White solid; mp = 216.3 - 217.0 ^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.39 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.30 - 3.40 (m, 8H), 4.62 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 - 6.02 (m, IH), 6.90 (dd, J= 2.0, 7.2 Hz, IH), 6.94 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 9.37 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 558.32

6-Chloro-N-(4-(4-chlorophenoxy)benzvn-2-ethYlimidazo[l,2-alPYridine-3-carboxamide

White solid; mp = 159 - 160.7 ^°C; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.10 - 6.11 (m, IH), 6.94 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.00 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.27 - 7.32 (m, 3H), 7.36 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.54 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺440.18

7-Chloro-N-(4-(4-chlorophenoxy)benzvn-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

White solid; mp = 167.1 - 167.9 ^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.67 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.08 - 6.10 (m, IH), 6.91 (dd, J= 2.4, 7.6 Hz, IH), 6.94 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.00 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.35 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.37 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺440.18 -Biphenyll-4-ylmethyl 6-chloro-2-ethylimidazofl,2-alpyridine-3-carboxylate (162)

White solid; mp = 122.3 - 123.0 ^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.13 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 5.48 (s, 2H), 7.34 - 7.38 (m, 2H), 7.45 (dd, J = 7.2, 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.57 - 7.65 (m, 5H), 9.45 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 390.20 -Phenoxybenzyl 6-chloro-2-ethvIimidazofl,2-alpyridine-3-carboxylate (163)

White solid; mp = 123.3 - 123.8 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.31 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 3.10 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 7.02 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 4H), 7.12 (dd, J = 7.2, 7.6 Hz, IH), 7.34 (dd, J = 7.2, 7.6 Hz, 3H), 7.43 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.42 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 407.12

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)benzyl)-N-methylimidazofl,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (164)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.37 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.78 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 6.94 - 7.06 (m, 6H), 7.21 - 7.26 (m, 3H), 8.47 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 8.47 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 438.20 5-(6-Chloro-2-ethylimida2o[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)-3-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)-l_<2,4- oxadiazole (165)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 146.4 - 146.9 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.22 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.20 (s, 2H), 7.21 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 423.10

6-Chloro-N-(4-(4-(4-ch]orophenoxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethYlimidazoH,2-a1 pyridine-3-carboxamide (166)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.39 ( = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.94 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.10 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.09-3.14 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.52 (m, 2H), 4.43 (m, 1H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (brs, 1H), 6.85 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 2H), 6.95 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.20-7.31 (m, 5H), 7.53 (d, J= 10.4 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 523.29

7-Chloro-N-(4-(4-(4-chlorophenoxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (167)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.21 ( = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.91-1.96 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.1 1 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.97-3.15 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.52 (m, 2H), 4.43 (m, 1H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brs, 1H), 6.86 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.58 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 523.29 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy1piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)

imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (168)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.94-1.99 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.12-3.18 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.53 (m, 2H), 4.53-4.57 (m, 1H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.02 (brs, 1H), 6.96 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.27-7.31 (m, 3H), 7.51-7.55 (m, 3H), 9.53 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 557.37

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)piperidin-l-vnbenzyl)

imidazo f 1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (169)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.39 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.94-1.98 (m, 2H), 2.09-2.1 1 (m, 2H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.12-3.18 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.53 (m, 2H), 4.55 (m, 1H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brs, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 557.37

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)benzyl)imidazofl.2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (170)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (\ = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.64 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 6.05 (brs, 1H), 6.97 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.20-7.33 (m, 5H), 7.46 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 2H), 9.53 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 504.25

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)benzvi)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (171)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3) δ 1.39 (t,J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.63 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 6.03 (brs, IH), 6.90 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 6.97 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J - 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 504.25

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-fluorobenzyloxy)benzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

lH NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t,J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.63 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 6.04 (brs, IH), 6.96 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 7.08 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.28-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.40 (dd, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 9.53 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 438.20

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-fluorobenzyloxy)benzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.38 (tj = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.62 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 6.02 (brs, IH), 6.90 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.96 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (dd, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (dd, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 9.36 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 438.20

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylaiiiino)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (174)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.64 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.74 (s, IH), 6.07 (brs, IH), 7.04 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.28-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.54 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, IH), 9.54 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 489.22

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylamino)benzyl)imidazo[l_<2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (175)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t,J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.63 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.74 (s, IH), 6.05 (brs, IH), 6.91 (dd, J= 7.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.04 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 9.36 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 489.22

6-Bromo-2-ethyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazo[1.2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.43 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (brs, IH), 7.23 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.39-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.51 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 9.63 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 444.12

6-Bromo-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)benzyl)iinidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide am

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t,J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.09 (brs, IH), 6.95-7.06 (m, 6H), 7.34 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (dd, J= 9.6, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.49 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.63 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 470.10

6,7-Dichloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (178)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 {\J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.70 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (brs, IH), 7.23 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (s, IH), 9.66 (s, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 432.15

6,7-Dichloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-f4-(4-fluorobenzyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (179)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-c¾ δ 1.24 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.50 (m, 4H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.08 (m, 4H), 3.48 (s, 2H), 4.41 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.89 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (dd, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.33-7.36 (m, 2H), 8.06 (s, IH), 8.44 (t, IH), 9.20 (s, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 540.36

6,7-Dichloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-al

Pyridine-3-carboxamide (180)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.39 (t,j= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24-3.27 (m, 4H), 3.34-3.36 (m, 4H), 4.62 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (brs, IH), 6.91-7.02 (m, 6H), 7.30 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (s, IH), 9.67 (s, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 526.35 2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenvnpiperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoil,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (181)

White solid; mp = 178 - 179 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.31 - 3.38 (m, 8H), 4.63 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.05 (t, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 - 6.99 (m, 5H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.29 - 7.32 (m, 3H), 7.60 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.40 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 524.45

6-Chloro-N-(4-(2,6-dimethylmorpholino)benzYn-2-ethyliinidazoH,2-alpyridine-3 carboxamide (182)

White solid; mp = 176 - 177 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.25 (s, 3H), ), 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.42 (t, J = 11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.46 (d, J- 10.4 Hz, 2H), 3.78 - 3.82 (m, 2H), 4.61 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 - 6.02 (m, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.26 - 7.31 (m, 3H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 427.32

7-Chloro-N-(4-(2,6-dimethylmorpholino)benzyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (183)

White solid; mp = 165 - 166 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.42 (t, J = 1 1.2 Hz, 2H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (d, J= 10.4 Hz, 2H), 3.76 - 3.84 (m, 2H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.99 - 6.01 (m, 1H), 6.89 - 6.92 (m, 3H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 427.32

6-Chloro-2-methyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (184)

White solid; mp = 192 - 193 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 2.70 (s, 3H), 4.71 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.12 - 6.14 (m, 1H), 7.22 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.65 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 384.20

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((2-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-lH-benzo[dlimidazol-5-yl)methyl) imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (185)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-<¾) 1.26 (m, 3H), 2.97-3.03 (m, 2H), 4.65 (t,J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (dd, J = 18.4, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J = 9.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.65-7.68 (m, 2H), 8.24-8.28 (m, 1H), 8.52-8.56 (m, 1H), 9.09-7.10 (m, 1H), 12.96 (ss, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m z (M+H)⁺ 514.38 7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((2-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-lH-benzofdlimidazol-5-yl)methyl) imidazofl ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (186)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.38 (tj = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.82 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.19 (brs, IH), 6.90 (dd, J= 7.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.30 (m, IH), 7.35 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.50-7.52 (m, IH), 7.59 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.81 (m, IH), 8.07 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 9.37 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 514.31

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((2-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)benzo[dloxazoI-5- vDmeth vDimidazo [1 ,2-al pyridine-3-earboxamide (187)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.40 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.82 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.19 (brs, IH), 6.92 (dd, J= 2.0 Hz, 7.6 Hz, IH), 7.36 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (dd, J= 2.0 Hz, 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.59 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (s, IH), 8.28 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH) ; LCMS (electrospray) m z (M+H)⁺ 515, 517 (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((6-(4-fluoropheDoxy)pyridin-3-yl)methvnimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (188)

White solid; mp = 167.0 - 167.6 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.64 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.09 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, IH), 6.90 - 6.93 (m, 2H), 7.06 - 7.11 (m, 4H), 7.58 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.80 (dd, J= 2.8, 8.8 Hz, IH), 8.20 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.34 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m z (M+H)⁺ 425.28 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-f(6-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)pyridin-3-yl)methyl)iinidazo|l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (189)

White solid; mp = 154 - 155 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (dd, J = 2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.51 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺491.26

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-r(6-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)pyridin-3-yl)methyl)imidazo|l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (190)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.41 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J= 2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H).

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(pyrrolidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

White solid; mp = 222 - 223 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.38 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.99 - 2.03 (m, 4H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.29 (t, J = 6.6 Hz, 4H), 4.57 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.95 - 5.97 (m, IH), 6.56 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.22 - 7.30 (m, 6H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.53 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 383.24 -(4-(Azepan-l-yl)benzyl)-6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (192)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.26 (t,J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.38 (m, 4H), 1.53-1.56 (m, 4H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 4H), 4.56 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.97 (brs, IH), 6.68 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.53 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 41 1.40

-(4-(Azepan-l-yl)benzyl)-7-chloro-2-ethylimidazQ[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (193)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.38 (LJ = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.52-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.78 (m, 4H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 4H), 4.56 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.95 (brs, IH), 6.67 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.89 (dd, J= 7.6, 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.20 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 9.36 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 41 1.40

7-Chloro-N-(4-(5,6-dihvdropyridin-l(2H)-yl)benzyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (194)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.38 (t,J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.29-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.38 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.68-3.72 (m, 2H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.79-5.82 (m, IH), 5.88-5.91 (m, IH), 5.99 (brs, IH), 6.88-6.93 (m, 3H), 7.27 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 9.36 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 395.35

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-methylpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (195)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 0.97 (d = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.35 (m, 2Η), 1.37 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3Η), 1.51-1.53 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.75 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.67 (m, 2H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.98 (brs, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 411.40

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((2-(morpholinomethvn-lH-benzo[dlimidazol-5-yl)methvn imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (196)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-^) δ 1.23-1.28 (m, 3H), 2.44 (m, 4H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (m, 4H), 3.69 (s, 2H), 4.61 (m, 2H), 6.19 (brs, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J= 9.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (m, 1H), 7.51 (m, 1H), 7.79 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (m, 1H), 8.96 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.37 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 12.27 (m, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 453.39

6-Chloro-A^r-(4-(3,5-dimethylpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l_<2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (197)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 157.2 - 158.0 °C ; ^lH NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃); δ 0.91 (d, J= 6.4 Hz, 6H), 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.73 - 1.81 (m, 4H), 2.16 (dd, J = 1 1.6, 1 1.6 Hz, 2H), 2.90 (q, 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.58 - 3.61 (m, 2H), 4.56 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (brs, 1H), 6.90 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.49 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); ^l3C NMR (100 MHz, CDCI₃); δ 13.3, 19.6, 23.6, 30.9, 42.2, 43.4, 57.2, 115.4, 1 16.6, 117.0, 121.5, 126.3, 127.8, 128.2, 128.9, 144.5, 151.3, 151.4, 161.1; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 425, 427 (CP isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-A^-(^'4-(3,5-dimethvIpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin carboxamide (198)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 181.5 - 182.8 ^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 0.92 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.74 - 1.82 (m, 4H), 2.17 (dd, J = 1 1.6, 11.6 Hz, 2H), 2.90 (q, 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.59 - 3.62 (m, 2H), 4.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (brs, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 13.4, 19.6, 23.6, 30.9, 42.2, 43.4, 57.2, 114.7, 115.1, 115.7, 116.6, 127.8, 128.6, 128.9, 133.6, 146.1, 151.3, 151.6, 161.1; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 425, 427 (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-7V-(4-(4-hvdroxypiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (199)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 179.1 - 180.0 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-i 6); δ 1.22 (t, J = 7.2Hz, 3H), 1.39 - 1.48 (m, 2H), 1.76 - 1.81 (m, 2H), 2.76 - 2.82 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.46 - 3.51 (m, 2H), 3.57 - 3.62 (m, 1H), 4.39 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.64 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 413, 415 (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-A^f-(4-(4-oxopiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazofl,2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (200)

Pale yellow solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.54 (t, J= 6.6 Hz, 4H), 2.93 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.60 (t, J= 6.0 Hz, 4H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J= 2.4, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 41 1, 413 (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4- 4-oxo-3,4-dihvdropyridin-l(2H)-yl)benzyl)iinidazo[l,2- alpyridinc-3-carboxamide (201)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 201.3 - 202.8 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.64 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.98 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.23 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.13 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J = 2.4, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.34 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 409, 411 (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-N-f4-(3a,4-dihvdro-lH-isoindol-2(3HJH,7aH)-yl)benzyl)-2-ethylimidazoH_<2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (202)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.96 (dd, J = 4.0 Hz, 16.4 Hz, 2H), 2.25 - 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.45(dd, J= 5.2 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 2.92 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.1 1 (dd, J = 5.2 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 3.39 (dd, J= 6.4 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.55 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.67 (s, 2H), 5.94 (brs, 1 H), 6.51 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.89 (dd, J = 2.0 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.35 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 435, 437 (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)benzyl)imidazo[1.2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

White solid; mp = 89.7°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.298 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.07 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 5.37 (s, 2H), 6.93 - 7.05 (m, 7H),7.41 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.24 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 425.

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((4'-(trifluoromethoxy)biphenvI-3-vnmethyl)imidazofl,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (204)

White solid; mp = 192.6 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.75 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.19 (brt, J= 6.0 Hz, IH), 6.88 (dd, J= 2.0, 7.6 Hz, IH), 7.26 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH), 7.43 (dd, J= 7.2, 7.6 Hz, IH), 7.48 - 7.59 (m, 5H), 9.33 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m z 474, 476 (M+H)⁺(C1^" isotope pattern).

2-Ethyl-6-fluoro-N-(4-f4-ftrifluoromethoxy)benzyloxy)benzyl)imidazoil,2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (205)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.93 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.62 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 6.06 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.22 - 7.26 (m, 3H), 7.29 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.47 - 7.58 (m, 1H), 9.43 - 9.45 (m, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 488 (M+H)⁺.

6-Bromo-2-ethvi-JV- 4-C4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyloxy)benzyl)imidazoil,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (206)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 189.7 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.36(t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.92 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.62 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 6.06 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 - 7.49 (m, 3H), 9.60 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 548, 550 (M+H)⁺(Br^" isotope pattern).

2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyloxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (207)

White solid; mp = 138.7 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.35 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.91 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 6.14 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (ddd, J = 1.2, 7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.26 - 7.30 (m, 3H), 7.42 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 470 (M+H)⁺.

N-(4-(4-Benzylpiperidin-l-vI)benzyl)-7-chIoro-2-ethylimidazoH^-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (208)

White solid; mp = 63.8 °C ; *H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.33 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.37 - 1.44 (m, 2H), 1.63 - 1.70 (m, 1H), 1.72 - 1.76 (m, 2H), 2.56 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.61 - 2.67 (m, 2H), 2.89 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.63 - 3.66 (m, 2H), 4.56 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.08 (brs, 1H), 6.84 - 6.87 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.19 - 7.30 (m, 5H), 7.54 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.29 - 9.32 (m, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)8 13.3, 23.5, 32.0, 37.9, 43.2, 43.3, 49.9, 1 14.6, 115.1 , 1 15.7, 116.7, 126.0, 128.2, 128.3, 128.5, 128.8, 129.2, 133.5, 140.5, 146.0, 151.5, 151.6, 161.1; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 487, 489 (M+H)⁺(C1^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-/V-(4-(4-phenylpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carhoxamide (209)

White solid; mp = 164.5 °C ; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.87 - 1.98 (m, 4H), 2.67 - 2.68 (m, 1H), 2.80 - 2.85 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.80 - 3.83 (m, 2H), 4.59 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (bit, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.19 - 7.33 (m, 7H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 9.34 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); ^l3C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)8. 13.4, 23.6, 33.3, 42.6, 43.4, 50.5, 114.7, 1 15.1, 115.8, 116.9, 126.5, 127.0, 128.5, 128.6, 128.7, 128.9, 133.6, 146.1, 146.2, 151.5, 151.6, 161.2; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 473, 475 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-A^-(4-(4-phenylpiperidiii-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (210)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 138.2 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.84 - 1.97 (m,4H), 2.62 - 2.69 (m, 1H), 2.79 - 2.86 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.80 - 3.83 (m, 2H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.07 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.19 - 7.33 (m, 8H), 7.50 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.50 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.3, 23.5, 33.3, 42.5, 43.3, 50.5, 1 15.4, 116.9, 1 17.0, 121.6, 126.3, 126.4, 126.9, 128.2, 128.4, 128.6, 128.9, 144.4, 146.0, 151.3, 151.4, 161.1 ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 473, 475 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-/V-(4-(4,4-dimethylpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethyl-l,8a-dihydroimidazofl,2-

White solid; mp = 121.3 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 0.97 (s, 6H), 1.34 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.49 - 1.52 (m, 4H), 2.89 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.15 - 3.17 (m, 4H), 4.57 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brt, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.4, 23.5, 28.0, 29.8, 38.5, 43.4, 45.9, 1 14.7, 115.7, 1 16.4, 127.9, 128.6, 128.9, 129.0, 133.6, 146.1, 151.5, 151.6, 161.2; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 425, 427 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-A^-(4-(4- hvdroxymethyl)piperidiii-l-yl)benzyl)imidazofl.2-a]pyridine-

3-carboxamide (212) H

White solid; mp = 179.8 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.33 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.35 - 1.42 (m, 2H), 1.60 - 1.67 (m, 1H), 1.82 - 1.85 (m, 2H), 1.98 (brs, 1 H), 2.66 - 2.73 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.52 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.68 - 3.71 (m, 2H), 4.56 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.30 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); ^l3C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.4, 23.5, 28.7, 38.6, 43.3, 49.7, 67.7, 114.7, 115.1, 1 15.7, 1 16.8, 128.3, 128.6, 128.8, 133.6, 146.1 , 151.5, 151.6, 161.1 ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 427, 429 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

6-chloro-2-ethyl-/V-(4-(4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)methyl)piperidin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (213)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 183.6 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.46 - 1.57 (m, 2H), 1.93 - 1.96 (m, 3H), 2.72 - 2.78 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.71 - 3.74 (m, 2H), 3.81 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.58 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.05 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.1 1 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.24 - 7.28 (m, 3H), 7.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.50 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 587, 589 (M+H)⁺ (CI^' isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-/V-(4-(4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)methyl)piperidin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (214)

White solid; mp = 189.5 ^°C ; *H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.46 - 1.56 (m, 2H), 1.93 - 2.02 (m, 3H), 2.71 - 2.78 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.71 - 3.74 (m, 2H), 3.81 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.05 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.84 - 6.87 (m, 3H), 6.93 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.11 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.31 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 587, 589 (M+H)⁺ (CI^' isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)amino)benzvnimidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (215)

White solid; mp = 169.6^°C ;'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.36 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.05 - 2.12 (m, 2H), 2.93 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (br s, 1H), 4.55 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.99 - 6.01 (m, 1H), 6.60 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.87 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 4H), 7.38(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 9.33 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺503.

N-f4-(lH-isoindol-2(3H^aH,4H,5H.6H,7H,7aH -vnbenzvn-7-chloro-2-ethylimidazoil,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (216)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3); δ 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.40 - 2.03 (m, 8H), 2.29 - 2.34 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (dd, J = 5.2 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 2H), 3.29 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.55 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.97 (brs, 1H), 6.49 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (dd, J = 2.4 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 437, 439 (CI^" isotope pattern)

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahvdro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (217)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.74 - 1.77 (m, 4H), 2.63 (m, 4H), 2.97 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.14 (brs, 1H), 6.78 (s, 2H), 6.91 (dd, J= 2.0 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 433, 435 (Cl^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-methylenepiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (218)

White solid; mp = 168.3 ^°C ; ^lH NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃);□ 1.33 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.32 - 2.34 (m, 4H), 2.89 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.23 - 3.25 (m, 4H), 4.56 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.73 (s, 2H), 6.07 (brs, 1H), 6.84 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 9.29 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)Q 13.4, 23.5, 34.2, 43.3, 51.2, 108.5, 114.6, 115.1, 115.7, 116.7, 128.3, 128.5, 128.9, 133.5, 145.8, 146.0, 150.8, 151.5, 161.1 ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 409, 411 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

2-Ethyl-7-methyl-N-(4-i4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenQxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (219)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 133.6 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3); δ 1.36 (t, J

2.39 (s, 3Η), 2.93 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2Η), 4.65 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2Η), 6.13 (brt, J

6.71 (dd, J = 1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.96 - 7.00 (m, 4H), 7.15 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.32 - 7.37 (m,

3H), 9.23 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 470 (M+H)⁺.

2- Ethyl-N-(4-(4-r4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzvn-7-methylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine- - carboxamide (220)

White solid; mp = 203.7 ^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3); δ 1.35 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.23 - 3.26 (m, 4H), 3.32 - 3.34 (m, 4H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.02 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.72 - 6.74 (m, 1H), 6.91 - 7.00 (m, 6H), 7.29 - 7.33 (m, 3H), 9.25 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 472 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-^-(4-(octahvdroisoquinolin-2 lH)-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (221)

White solid; mp = 141.7 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3); δ 0.94 - 1.03 (m, 3H), 1.24 - 1.42 (m, 4H), 1.34 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.57 - 1.66 (m, 3H), 1.73 - 1.74 (m, 2H), 2.30 - 2.35 (m, 1H), 2.65 - 2.72 (m, 1H), 2.89 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.48 - 3.53 (m, 1H), 3.67 - 3.71 (m, 1H), 4.56 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H) 7.24 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.48 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); ^,3C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.3, 23.5, 26.1, 26.5, 30.5, 32.8, 33.0, 41.6, 41.8, 43.3, 50.3, 56.2, 115.4, 1 16.5, 116.9, 121.5, 126.3, 127.8, 128.2, 128.8, 144.5, 151.3, 151.5, 161.1; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 451 , 453 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(octahvdroisoquinolin-2(lH)-yl)benzvnimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (222)

White solid; mp = 174.2 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 6. 0.93 - 1.01 (m, 3H), 1.24 - 1.40 (m, 4H), 1.30 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.56 - 1.64 (m, 3H), 1.71 - 1.72 (m, 2H), 2.27 - 2.33 (m, 1H), 2.63 - 2.69 (m, 1H), 2.86 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.48 - 3.50 (m, 1H), 3.65 - 3.68 (m, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.10 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 9.25 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.3, 23.4, 26.1, 26.4, 30.5, 32.8, 33.0, 41.6, 41.7, 43.3, 50.2, 56.1, 1 14.5, 115.1, 115.6, 116.4, 127.8, 128.4, 128.7, 133.4, 145.9, 151.4, 151.5, 161.1 ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 451, 453 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

2-Ethyl-8-fluoro-/V-f4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (223)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 204.1 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃ + CD₃OD); δ 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24 - 3.26 (m, 4H), 3.33 - 3.35 (m, 4H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.44 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.81 - 6.86 (m, 1H), 6.92 - 7.06 (m, 7H), 7.29 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 9.08 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m z 476 (M+H)⁺. 2-Ethv--8-fluoro-A^f-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)ben^

carboxamide (224)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 105.6 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.65 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.29 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.77 - 6.82 (m, 1H), 6.96 - 7.02 (m, 5H), 7.13 - 7.17 (m, 2H), 7.32 - 7.35 (m, 2H), 9.12 (dd, J = 0.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 474 (M+H)⁺.

2-Ethyl-6-fluoro-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)imidazo ί 1 ,2-al pyridine-3- carboxamide (225)

White solid; mp = 133.4 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.12 - 6.14 (m, 1H), 6.98 - 7.03 (m, 4H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.23 - 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.58 (dd, J = 5.2, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.44 - 9.46 (m, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺474.

6-Bromo-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (226)

White solid; mp = 152.9^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.42 (t, J= 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.12 - 6.14 (m, 1H), 6.98 - 6.03 (m, 4H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.63 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺534, 536 (B isotope pattern). 2-Ethyl-N-f 4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo [ 1 ,2-al pyridine-3- carboxamide (227)

White solid; mp = 189.2°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.40 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24 - 3.29 (m, 2H), 3.32 - 3.36 (m, 2H), 4.63 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.02 - 6.04 (m, 1H), 6.90 - 7.01 (m, 7H), 7.30 - 7.34 (m, 2H), 7.60 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.41 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺458.

2-Ethyl-6-fluoro-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenvnpiperazin-l-vnbenzyl midazoH,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (228)

White solid; mp = 200.9^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 3H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24 - 3.29 (m, 2H), 3.32 - 3.36 (m, 2H), 4.62 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.03 - 6.05 (m, 1H), 6.92 - 7.01 (m, 6H), 7.22 - 7.27 (m, 2H), 7.31 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (dd, J= 5.0, 9.8 Hz, 1H), 9.44 - 9.46 (m, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺476.

6-Bromo-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (229)

White solid; mp = 218.1 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24 - 3.29 (m, 2H), 3.31 - 3.36 (m, 2H), 4.62 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (t, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 6.92 - 7.01 (m, 6H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.63 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 536, 538 (Br^' isotope pattern).

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-A^-(4-(4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (230)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 161.1 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 6Q 1.23 - 1.41 (m, 2H), 1.33 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.59 - 1.65 (m, IH), 1.80 - 1.84 (m, 2H), 2.64 - 2.71 (m, 2H), 2.89 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.50 (d, J= 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.66 - 3.69 (m, 2H), 4.55 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.09 (bit, J = 5.2 Hz, IH), 6.89 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.47 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 9.45 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)513.3, 23.4, 28.7, 38.6, 43.3, 49.6, 67.6, 1 15.3, 116.8, 1 16.9, 121.5, 126.2, 128.2, 128.3, 128.8, 144.4, 151.3, 151.4, 161.1 ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 427, 429 (M+H)⁺ (Cl^~ isotope pattern).

2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4- 4-fluorophenvnpiperazin-l-Yl)benzyl)-6-methylimidazotl,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (231)

White solid; mp = 187.6 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.22 - 3.24 (m, 4H), 3.31 - 3.33 (m, 4H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (brt, J= 5.2 Hz, IH), 6.89 - 6.99 (m, 6H), 7.13 (dd, J= 1.6, 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.28 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, IH), 9.18 (s, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m z 472 (M+H)⁺.

2-Ethyl-6-methyl-A^-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (232)

Pale yellow solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.31 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.90 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H)_: 4.62 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.32 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.93 - 6.96 (m, 4H), 7.11 - 7.14 (m, 3H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 9.1 1 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 470 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-A-(4-(4-(trifluoromethy])piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l^-alpyridine -carboxamide (233)

White solid; mp = 197.9 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.68 - 1.82 (m, 2H), 1.94 - 1.97 (m, 2H), 2.12 - 2.18 (m, 1H), 2.66 - 2.73 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.73 - 3.77 (m, 2H), 4.58 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (brt, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 - 7.29 (m, 3H), 7.50 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.50 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 465, 467 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (234)

White solid; mp = 209.4 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.68 - 1.78 (m, 2H), 1.94 - 1.98 (m, 2H), 2.1 1 - 2.20 (m, 1H), 2.66 - 2.73 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.73 - 3.77 (m, 2H), 4.58 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (brt, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J= 2.4, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J - 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m z 465, 467 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern). 6-chloro-N-(4-(4,4-difluoropiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethyliinidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (235)

White solid; mp = 194.2 "C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3); δ 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.98 - 2.13 (m, 4H), 2.92 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.33 - 3.36 (m, 4H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 - 6.95 (m, 2H), 7.25 - 7.30 (m, 3H), 7.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.51 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 433, 435 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-A^-(4-(4,4-difluoropiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethyliinidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (236)

White solid; mp = 166.3 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 5D 1.34 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.03 - 2.12 (m, 4H), 2.90 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.32 - 3.35 (m, 4H), 4.58 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.06 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 9.31 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 433, 435 (M+H)⁺ (CP isotope pattern).

6-ChIoro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(hexahvdropyrrolo[l,2-alpyrazin-2(lH)-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (237)

White solid; mp = 163.0 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 61.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.47 - 1.53 (m, 2H), 1.65 - 1.85 (m, 2H), 2.17 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 2.34 - 2.40 (m, IH), 2.54 (t, J = 10.8 Hz, IH), 2.89 - 2.97 (m, 3H), 3.13 (m, 2H), 3.61 (d, J = 12.4 Hz, IH), 3.76 (d, J = 10.4 Hz, IH), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (brs, IH), 6.93 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.25 - 7.29 (m, 3H), 7.52 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.51 (s, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺438.

6-Chloro-N,2-diethylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (238)

White solid; mp = 176.7 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.29 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.43 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.51 - 3.57 (m, 2H), 5.79 (brs, IH), 7.27 (dd, J = 2.4 Hz, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7. 1 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.45 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺252.

6- hloro-2-ethyl-N-isobutylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (239)

White solid; mp = 162.2 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.01 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.45 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.90 - 1.97 (m, IH), 3.01 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.34 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 5.86 (brs, IH), 7.28 (dd, J= 2.0 Hz, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.53 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.47 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺280.

6-Bromo-2-eth l-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (240)

White solid; mp = 228.2 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 51.38 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J - 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.86 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.02 (brs, IH), 6.91 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (dd, J = 1.6 Hz, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.48 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.61 (d, J= 0.8 Hz, IH) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺443.

2-Ethyl-6-fluoro-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide (241)

White solid; mp = 181.7 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.19 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.89 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.64 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.02 (brs, IH), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.26 - 7.33 (m, 3H), 7.60 (dd, J = 5.2 Hz, 5.4 Hz, IH), 9.48 (dd, J= 2.4 Hz, 5.2 Hz, IH) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺383.

2-Eth l-8-fluoro-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazoil_<2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (242)

White solid; mp = 197.3 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 51.39 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.15 - 3.17 (m, 4H), 3.85 - 3.87 (m, 4H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.05 (brs, IH), 6.80 - 6.85 (m, IH), 6.92 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.00 - 7.05 (m, IH), 7.29 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 9.19 (dd, J= 0.8 Hz, 7.2 Hz, IH) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺383.

2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4-((4-fluorophenoxy)methyl)piperidin-l-ynbenzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-

3-carboxamide (243)

White solid; mp = 144.2 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.39 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.46 - 1.60 (m, 3H), 1.94 - 1.96 (m, 2H), 2.73 - 2.78 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (d, J = 12.0, 2H), 3.80 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.99 (brs, IH), 6.82 - 6.84 (m, IH), 6.89 - 6.92 (m, 2H), 6.94 - 6.98 (m, 4H), 7.25 - 7.29 (m, 2H), 7.32 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.59 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.40 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, IH) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺487. 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-((4-fluorophenoxy)methvnpiperidin-l-yl')benzvnimidazo[l_<2- alpyridine-3-carboxamidc (244)

White solid; mp = 171.0 ^°C ;^!H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 51.38 (t, J = 7. 6 Hz, 3H), 1.50 - 1.56 (m, 2H), 1.94 - 1.96 (m, 3H), 2.72 - 2.79 (m, 2H), 2.95 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (d, J = 12.4 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (brs, 1H), 6.81 - 6.84 (m, 2H), 6.94 - 6.98 (m, 4H), 7.27 - 7.29 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.52 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺521.

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-((4-fluorophenoxy)methyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[1.2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (245)

White solid; mp = 186.5 °C ; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 61.37 (t, J = 7. 6 Hz, 3H), 1.50 - 1.61 (m, 2H), 1.94 - 1.96 (m, 3H), 2.76 (t, J = 10.8 Hz, 2H), 2.93 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (d, J = 12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brs, 1H), 6.80 - 6.84 (m, 2H), 6.88 - 6.90 (m, 1H), 6.94 - 6.98 (m, 4H), 7.25 - 7.27 (m, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.34 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺521.

2-Ethyl-7-(4-phenylpiperazin-l-yl)-A^-(4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-a1pyridine- -carboxamide (246)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 235.2 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.40 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.93 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.34 - 3.36 (m, 4H), 3.44 - 3.48 (m, 4H), 4.74 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, H), 6.07 (brt, J= 6.0 Hz, IH), 6.70 (dd, J= 2.4, 7.6 Hz, IH), 6.84 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.90 (dd, J = 7.2, 7.6 Hz, IH), 6.97 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.28 - 7.32 (m, 2H), 7.48 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.61 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.22 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z 508 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(methoxymethyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (247)

White solid; mp = 162.1 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.34-1.57 .(m, 2H),.1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.70 - 1.85 (m, 3H), 2.68 - 2.74 (m, 2H), 2.88 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.53 (s, 3H), 3.68 - 3.71 (m, 2H), 4.58 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.98 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, IH), 6.92 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.24 - 7.30 (m, 3H), 7.51 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, IH), 9.52 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 441, 443 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4- methoxymethyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (248)

White solid; mp = 172.5 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.33 - 1.43 (m, 2H), 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), .72 - 1.85 (m, 3H), 2.67 - 2.74 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.68 - 3.71 (m, 2H), 4.58 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.97 (brt, J= 5.2 Hz, IH), 6.88 (dd, J = 2.4, 7.6 Hz, IH), 6.92 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 9.34 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 441, 443 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope partem).

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenvnpiperidin-l-vnbenzyl)imidazofl,2-alpyridine- 3-carboxamide (249)

White solid; mp = 164.0 TC ; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.76 - 1.95 (m, 4H), 2.60 - 2.66 (m, 1H), 2.78 - 2.85 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.79 - 3.82 (m, 2H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (brt, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.96 - 7.01 (m, 4H), 7.17 - 7.21 (m, 2H), 7.26 - 7.29 (m, 3H), 7.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.52 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 491 (M+H)⁺.

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-A^-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperidin-l-vnbenzvniinidazo[l_t2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (250)

White solid; mp = 182.7 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.79 -

1.95 (m, 4H), 2.59 - 2.67 (m, 1H), 2.78 - 2.85 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.79 - 3.82 (m, 2H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J = 2.4, 7.6 Hz, 1H),

6.96 - 7.01 (m, 4H), 7.17 - 7.21 (m, 2H), 7.26 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 491 (M+H)⁺.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(2-methylpiperidin-l-vnbenzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (251)

Sticky pale yellow solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3); δ 0.99 (d, J= 6.4 Hz, 3H), 1.32 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.55 - 1.70 (m, 4H), 1.81 - 1.88 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.92 - 2.98 (m, 1H), 3.21 - 3.26 (m, 1H), 3.93 - 3.96 (m, 1H), 4.58 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.50 (d, J =2.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)6 13.3, 13.7, 19.6, 23.6, 26.2, 31.6, 43.4, 44.6, 51.2, 115.4, 1 17.0, 1 17.5, 121.6, 126.3, 127.9, 128.2, 128.8, 144.5, 151.1, 151.4, 161.1 ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 41 1, 413 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern).

7-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(2-methylpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (252)

White solid; mp = 1 17.9 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.00 (d, J= 6.4 Hz, 3H), 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.56 - 1.69 (m, 4H), 1.75 - 1.90 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.96 - 2.99 (m, 1H), 3.23 - 3.28 (m, IH), 3.95 - 3.98 (m, H), 4.59 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.08 (bit, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.4, 13.7, 19.5, 23.5, 26.1, 31.6, 43.3, 44.5, 51.2, 114.6, 1 15.1, 1 15.7, 117.4, 127.8, 128.5, 128.8, 133.5, 146.0, 151.0, 151.5, 161.1 ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 411, 413 (M+H)⁺ (CI^" isotope pattern). -Bromo-2-ethyl-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (253)

Pale gray solid; mp = 202.6 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.90 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.13 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 3.83 - 3.86 (m, 4H), 4.58 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.05 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.97 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.74 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.25 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); ^l3C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.4, 23.5, 43.2, 49.3, 67.0, 1 15.1, 1 16.0, 1 17.0, 119.1, 121.1 , 128.5, 128.9, 129.2, 143.6, 151.0, 151.4, 161.2; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 443, 445 (M+H)⁺ (Br^" isotope pattern). 2-Ethyl-7-(4-methylpipera2in-l-yl)-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (254)

White solid; mp = 204.8 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.33 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.54 - 2.56 (m, 4H), 2.85 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.12 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 3.27 - 3.30 (m, 4H), 3.83 - 3.85 (m, 4H), 4.57 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.91 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.62 (dd, J= 2.4, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.5 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.16 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)6 13.4, 23.6, 43.1, 46.2, 47.8, 49.4, 54.7, 67.0, 96.4, 105.9, 113.2, 116.0, 128.3, 128.8, 129.8, 148.5, 150.0, 150.9, 151.2, 161.7; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 463 (M+H)⁺.

2-Ethyl-N-( 4-morphoIinobenzyl)-7-(py ridin-4-yl)imidazo [1 ,2-al py ridine-3-carboxamide

Yellow solid; mp = 210.1 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.12 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 3.82 - 3.85 (m, 4H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.16 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (dd, J= 2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.85 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 9.44 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)8 13.3, 23.6, 43.2, 49.3, 66.9, 1 11.8, 1 14.3, 1 15.3, 116.0, 121.2, 128.6, 128.9, 129.2, 136.3, 145.5, 146.1, 150.7, 151.0, 151.9, 161.2; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 442 (M+H)⁺.

2-Ethyl-7-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-vI)-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (256)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃); δΐ .34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.87 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.13 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 3.22 - 3.25 (m, 4H), 3.41 - 3.43 (m, 4H), 3.83 - 3.86 (m, 4H), 4.58 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.99 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.67 (dd, J = 2.4, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.88 - 6.93 (m, 4H), 6.96 (dd, J= 8.4, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.19 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 543 (M+H)⁺.

2-Ethyl-7-(4-(4-fluorobenzyl)piperazin-l-vn-A^-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (257)

White solid; mp = 212.5 °C ; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 61.33 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.56 - 2.58 (m, 4H), 2.85 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.13 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 3.26 - 3.29 (m, 4H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 3.83 - 3.86 (m, 4H), 4.57 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.93 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.62 (dd, J= 2.4, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.98 - 7.03 (m, 2H), 7.26 - 7.31 (m, 4H), 9.15 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H).

6-Chloro-2-ethyl- V-((2-(4-fluorophenyl)benzo[dloxazol-5-yl)methvniinidazoH,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (258)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz,

7. 6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.65 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.41 - 7.46 (m, 4H), 7.64 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 8.21 - 8.25 (m, 2H), 8.54 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H).; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺449.

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-jV-((2-(4-fluorophenyl)benzo[dloxazol-5-vnmethyl)imidazoH,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (259)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz,

61.25 (t, J = 7. 2 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.64 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 - 7.46 (m, 3H), 7.75 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.55 (brs, 1H), 8.96 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H).; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺449.

8-Bromo-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-vnbenzyl)imidazo[l,2-a]pyridine- 3-carboxamide 260)

White solidi'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 51.37 (t, J = 7. 6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.23 - 3.35 (m, 8H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.08 (brs, 1H), 6.77 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.90 - 7.00 (m, 6H), 7.29 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H).; ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)514.1, 23.7, 43.4, 49.5, 50.6, 110.7, 113.3, 115.7, 115.9, 1 16.7, 118.4, 127.6, 129.0, 129.2, 129.4, 144.1, 148.0, 151.0, 151.5, 158.8, 161.3.; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺538.

2-Ethyl-7-methoxy- V-f4-morpholinobenzyl)iiiiidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (261)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.33 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.86 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.12 - 3.14 (m, 4H), 3.80 - 3.88 (m, 4H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 4.56 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.98 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (dd, J= 2.4, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 9.19 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); ^,3C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.4, 23.5, 43.1, 49.4, 55.6, 67.0, 94.5, 107.4, 1 13.9, 116.0, 128.8, 128.9, 129.6, 148.1, 150.9, 151.0, 159.4, 161.5. -Ethyl-8-methox\-A^-(4-morpholinobenz> )iinidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxaniide (262)

Pale yellow solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.33 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.92 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.12 - 3.14 (m, 4H), 3.82 - 3.84 (m, 4H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 4.58 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.08 (bis, 1H), 6.57 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (dd, J = 7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.93 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.9, 23.6, 43.2, 49.3, 56.0, 67.0, 103.1, 1 13.0, 116.0, 120.9, 124.8, 128.9, 129.4, 140.4, 148.2, 149.9, 150.9, 161.5.

2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzvn-8-methoxyimidazoil,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (263)

Pale yellow solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃);□ 1.34 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.93 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.22 - 3.27 (m, 4H), 3.29 - 3.34 (m, 4H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.08 (bra, 1H), 6.58 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (dd, J = 7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.89 - 6.99 (m, 6H), 7.28 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.95 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl-A^f-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)-7-methoxyimidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (264)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃);□ 1.30 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.84 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.18 - 3.19 (m, 4H), 3.26 - 3.27 (m, 4H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 4.54 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.15 (brs, 1H), 6.51 - 6.53 (m, 1H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 6.85 - 6.95 (m, 6H), 7.24 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 9.12 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl- V-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-a1pyridine-3- carboxamide (265)

Pale yellow solid; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J - 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.81 - 1.95 (m, 4H), 2.60 - 2.67 (m, 1H), 2.77 - 2.85 (m, 2H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.79 - 3.82 (m, 2H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.02 (brs, 1H), 6.89 (ddd, J = 1.2, 6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1 H), 6.96 - 7.02 (m, 4H), 7.17 - 7.23 (m, 2H), 7.25 - 7.33 (m, 3H), 7.8 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoil,2- a]pyridine-3-carboxamide (266)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 146.0 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.81 - 1.96 (m, 4H), 2.63 - 2.69 (m, 1H), 2.79 - 2.86 (m, 2H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.80 - 3.83 (m, 2H), 4.61 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (ddd, J = 0.8, 6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.24 - 7.33 (m, 5H), 7.58 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 1H). 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-iV-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)piperidin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazo[1.2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (267)

White solid; mp = 164.0 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.81 - 1.96 (m, 4H), 2.63 - 2.70 (m, 1H), 2.79 - 2.86 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.80 - 3.83 (m, 2H), 4.60 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.24 - 7.29 (m, 5H), 7.51 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.51 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)piperidin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (268)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.82 - 1.96 (m, 4H), 2.64 - 2.70 (m, 1H), 2.79 - 2.86 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.80 - 3.83 (m, 2H), 4.59 (d, J = 5.36 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (brs, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J= 1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.24 - 7.28 (m, 4H), 7.57 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.34 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H).

Ethyll-(4-((6-ch oro-2-ethylimidazoil,2-alpyridine-3- carbQxamido)methyl)phenyl)piperidine-4-carboxylate (269)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.23 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.35 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.80 - 1.90 (m, 2H), 1.98 - 2.02 (m, 2H), 2.38 - 2.46 (m, 1H), 2.75 - 2.82 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.61 - 3.65 (m, 2H), 4.1 1 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.57 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.23 - 7.28 (m, 3H), 7.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 9.49 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.3, 14.4, 23.6, 28.1 , 41.6, 43.3, 49.2, 60.6, 1 15.4, 1 16.9, 1 17.0, 121.5, 126.3, 128.2, 128.6, 128.9, 144.5, 151.2, 151.4, 161.1, 174.9.

Ethyl l-( 4-( (7-chloro-2-ethylimidazo f 1 ,2-al pyridine-3- carboxamido)methvnphenvI)piperidine-4-carboxylate (270)

White solid; ^lH NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.21 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.77 - 1.87 (m, 2H), 1.96 - 2.00 (m, 2H), 2.36 - 2.42 (m, 1H), 2.72 - 2.79 (m, 2H), 2.87 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.58 - 3.63 (m, 2H), 4.09 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.53 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.12 (brt, 7 = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J = 2.0, 1H), 9.25 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.3, 14.3, 23.4, 28.0, 41.0, 43.2, 49.1, 60.5, 1 14.5, 1 15.1, 1 15.6, 1 16.7, 128.4, 128.6, 128.8, 133.4, 146.0, 151.1 , 151.5, 161.1 , 174.8.

2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)-6-methoxyimidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (271)

White solid; mp = 173.8^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)6 1.39 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.24 - 3.27 (m, 4H), 3.33 - 3.36 (m, 4H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 4.63 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (t, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 6.91 - 7.01 (m, 6H), 7.31 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H),7.48 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.1 1 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺488

2-Ethyl-6-fluoro-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxainide (272)

White solid; mp = 193.4^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)8 1.38 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.15 - 3.17 (m, 4H), 3.85 - 3.87 (m, 7H), 4.62 (d, J = 52 Hz, 2H), 6.00 - 6.02 (m, IH), 6.92 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 2H), 7.1 1 (dd, J = 2.4, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.30 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 9.10 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺395

2-Ethyl-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)-6-(trifluoroinethyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (273)

White solid; mp = 207.6 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.13 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 3.83 - 3.85 (m, 4H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.10 (brs, IH), 6.89 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.65 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 9.82 (s, IH).

2-Ethyl-iV-(4-morpholinobenzyl)-8-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (274)

White solid; mp = 200.6 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.14 - 3.16 (m, 4H), 3.83 - 3.86 (m, 4H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.1 1 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, IH), 6.89 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (dd, J= 6.8, 6.8 Hz, IH), 7.26 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, IH), 9.54 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, IH). l-(4-((7-Chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamido)methv0phenyl)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid (275)

White solid; ^lH NMR (400 MHz, DMSC ⁵); δ 1.22 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.57 - 1.66 (m, 2H), 1.84 - 1.88 (m, 2H), 2.29 - 2.34 (m, 1H), 2.67 - 2.73 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.57 - 3.60 (m, 2H), 4.40 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.75 (s, 1H), 6.89 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (dd, J = 1.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H).

6-ChIoro-2-ethyl- V-(4-(4-(isopropoxymethvI)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazofl,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (276)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.29 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.46 - 1.56 (m, 2H), 1.50 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.81 - 1.89 (m, 1H), 1.99 - 2.02 (m, 2H), 2.82 - 2.89 (m, 2H), 3.06 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.43 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.66 - 3.72 (m, 1H), 3.82 - 3.85 (m, 2H), 4.73 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.17 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.65 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)6 13.3, 22.2, 23.6, 29.4, 36.6, 43.4, 49.7, 71.8, 73.3, 115.4, 1 16.8, 117.0, 121.5, 126.3, 128.2, 128.8, 144.5, 151.4, 151.6, 161.1 (hidden 1 aromatic carbon).

7-ChIoro-2-ethyl-A^r-(4-(4-(isopropoxymethyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoH,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (277)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.14 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.31 - 1.41 (m, 2Η), 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.66 - 1.73 (m, 1H), 1.84 - 1.87 (m, 2H), 2.67 - 2.74 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.27 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.50 - 3.56 (m, 1H), 3.67 - 3.70 (m, 2H), 4.57 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.99 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J = 2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.4, 22.2, 23.6, 29.4, 36.6, 43.4, 49.7, 71.8, 73.3, 114.7, 1 15.2, 1 15.8, 116.8, 128.2, 128.6, 128.8, 133.6, 146.1, 151.6, 151.7, 161.2.

8-(Difluoromethoxy)-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4_^fluorophenvnpiperazin-l-yl)benzvI)imidazotl,2- alpvridine-3-carboxamide (278)

Pale yellow; mp = 186.3 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24 - 3.27 (m, 4H), 3.34 - 3.36 (m, 4H), 4.63 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.05 - 6.07 (m, 1H), 6.85 (dd, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.91 - 7.01 (m, 6H), 7.10 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (t, J = 74.2 Hz, 1H due to F₂), 9.24 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺524

8-(Difluoromethoxy)-2-ethyl-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (279)

Off-white solid; mp = 163.0 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)6 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (t, J= 5.0 Hz, 4H), 3.86 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.62 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.03 - 6.05 (m, 1H), 6.85 (dd, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.1 1 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t, J = 74.2 Hz, 1H due to F₂), 7.29 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.25 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺431

2-Ethyl-7-methyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzvnimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Pale yellow solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.33 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.91 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.64 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.25 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 6.69 (dd, J = 1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (s, 1 H), 7.35 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.19 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H).

7-Bromo-2-ethvI-7V-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyI)imidazo[1.2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.67 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.18 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (dd, J= 1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.75 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.25 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl-8-fluoro- -(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)imidazoH,2-a]pYridine-3-carboxamide

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.25 (brs, 1 H), 6.79 - 6.84 (m, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J = 8.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.16 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H).

2-Ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenynpiperazin-l-vnbenzyl)-8-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazoH,2- a yridine-3-carboxamide (283)

White solid;'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.40 (t, J= 7. 6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.34 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 4H), 4.64 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.10 (brs, 1H), 6.91 - 7.04 (m, 7H), 7.32 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 8.72 (d, J= 4.4 Hz, 2H), 9.47 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 1H).; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺535.

2-Ethyl-N-(4-morpholinobenzyl)-8-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

White solid;'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 51.40 (t, J = 7. 6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.86 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.63 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.07 (brs, 1H), 6.92 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.02 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (dd, J = 1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 8.72 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 9.47 (dd, J = 1.2 Hz, 5.6 Hz, 1H).; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺442.

6-Chloro-/V-(4-(4-(cvclopentyloxymethyl)piperidin-l-vnbenzyl)-2-ethyIimidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (285)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.28 - 1.38 (m, 2H), 1.32 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.46 - 1.51 (m, 2H), 1.58 - 1.66 (m, 7H), 1.79 - 1.83 (m, 2H), 2.63 - 2.70 (m, 2H), 2.87 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.21 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.63 - 3.66 (m, 2H), 3.82 - 3.83 (m, 1H), 4.54 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.08 (bit, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.19 - 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.45 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.44 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)6. 13.2, 23.4, 23.6, 29.3, 32.3, 36.4, 43.3, 49.6, 73.7, 81.5, 1 15.3, 1 16.6, 116.8, 121.4, 126.2, 128.0, 128.1 , 128.7, 144.4, 151.3, 151.5, 161.0.

7-Chloro-iV-(4-r4-(cyclopentvIoxymethyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (286)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃);□ 1.23 - 1.38 (m, 2H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.47 - 1.52 (m, 2H), 1.56 - 1.70 (m, 7H), 1.80 - 1.83 (m, 2H), 2.64 - 2.70 (m, 2H), 2.87 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.21 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.63 - 3.66 (m, 2H), 3.81 - 3.86 (m, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.07 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (dd, J = 1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.19 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.52 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.26 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); ^I3C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)P 13.3, 23.4, 23.6, 29.3, 32.3, 36.4, 43.3, 49.6, 73.7, 81.5, 1 14.5, 115.1, 1 15.6, 1 16.7, 128.1 , 128.5, 128.7, 128.8, 133.4, 146.0, 151.5, 161.1.

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-((4'-formylbiphenyl-4-yl)methyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (287)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.40 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.97 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.75 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.18 (bit, J= 6.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J= 2.4, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.73 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.93 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.36 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 10.05 (s, 1H); ^l3C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.4, 23.8, 43.4, 114.9, 115.9, 127.8, 128.0, 128.4, 128.7, 130.5, 133.8, 135.5, 138.7, 139.3, 146.3, 146.7, 151.9, 161.4, 192.0 (hidden 1 aromatic carbon).

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)benzyl)iniidazofl,2-a|pyridine-3- carboxamide (288)

White solid;1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 51.42 (t, J = 7. 6 Hz, 3H), 2.99 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.70 - 3.71 (m, 8H), 4.72 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.17 (brs, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J = 2.0 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (s, 4H), 7.55 (dd, J= 0.8 Hz, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (dd, J= 0.8 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H).; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺427.

5-(6-Chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)-3-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)benzyl)-l,2,4 oxadiazole (289)

Yellow solid; mp = 129.9 ^°C ; 'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 5D 1.41 (t, J= 7.8 Hz, 3H), 3.22 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.16 (s, 2H), 6.93 - 7.04 (m, 6H), 7.36 - 7.39 (m, 3H), 7.63 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.48 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺449 2-Ethyl-N-(4-morpholinobenzvn-7-(trifluoromethyl)imidazofl_<2-a]pyridine-3- carboxamide (290)

White solid; mp = 174.1 °C ; ^lH NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)8 1.40 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.98 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.86 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.62 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.09 - 6.11 (m, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (dd, J= 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.88 - 7.90 (m, 1H), 9.50 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺433

A^-(4-(4-CarbamovIpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyIimidazoH,2-a]pyridine-3- carboxamide (291)

White solid; mp = 257.5 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶); δ 1.23 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.57 - 1.66 (m, 2H), 1.74 - 1.76 (m, 2H), 2.19 - 2.45 (m, 1H), 2.59 - 2.66 (m, 2H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.65 - 3.69 (m, 2H), 4.41 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.75 (brs, 1H), 6.90 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (brs, 1H), 7.43 (dd, J= 2.4, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (bit, J= 6.0 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 440 (M+H)⁺.

White solid; mp = 244 "C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- ⁶); δ 1.23 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.56 - 1.66 (m, 2H), 1.74 - 1.76 (m, 2H), 2.18 - 2.24 (m, 1H), 2.59 - 2.66 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.65 - 3.68 (m, 2H), 4.40 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.75 (brs, 1H), 6.89 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (dd, J= 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (brs, 1H), 7.77 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.36 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 440 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro- V-(4-(4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethylimidazofl,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (293)

1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.78 - 1.81 (m, 2H), 1.90 - 2.00 (m, 2H), 2.59 - 2.67 (m, 1H), 2.71 - 7.78 (m, 2H), 2.91 - 2.97 (m, 5H), 3.07 (s, 3H), 3.73 - 3.76 (m, 2H), 4.57 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.03 (brt, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.23 - 7.28 (m, 3H), 7.50 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.50 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.3, 23.6, 28.4, 35.8, 37.2, 38.7, 43.3, 49.3, 115.4, 116.7, 117.0, 121.5, 126.3, 128.2, 128.5, 128.9, 144.5, 151.3, 151.4, 161.1, 174.7; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 468

(M+H)⁺.

7-Chloro-7V-(4-(4-(dimethvIcarbamoyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethyliinidazo[l,2- a]pyridine-3-carboxamide (294)

1₃); δ 1.33 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.77 - 1.80 (m, 2H), 1.88 - 1.99 (m, 2H), 2.58 - 2.66 (m, 1H), 2.70 - 2.77 (m, 2H), 2.89 - 2.95 (m, 5H), 3.06 (s, 3H), 3.71 - 3.74 (m, 2H), 4.56 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.07 (brs, 1H), 6.84 (dd, J- 1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.30 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)8 13.4, 23.5, 28.4, 35.8, 37.2, 38.7, 43.3, 49.3, 1 14.6, 1 15.1, 115.7, 1 16.7, 128.5, 128.6, 128.8, 133.5, 146.1 , 151.2, 151.6, 161.2, 174.7; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 468 (M+H)⁺. 7-Chloro-N-(4-(4-((difluoromethoxy)methvn^

alpyridinc-3-carboxamide (295)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 61.37 (t, J = 7. 6 Hz, 3H), 1.41 - 1.48 (m, 2H), 1.70 - 1.86 (m, 3H), 2.72 (t, J= 12.4 Hz, 2H), 2.93 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.69 - 3.73 (m, 4H), 4.58 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brs, 1H), 6.20 (t, J= 75.2 Hz, due to F2), 6.88 (dd, J= 1.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.34 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H).; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺477.

6-Chloro-N-(4-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)piperidin-l-yl)benz> )-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine- -carboxamide (296)

Pale yellow solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)6 1.39 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.80 - 1.96 (m, 4H), 2.60 - 2.68 (m, 1H), 2.92 - 2.98 (m, 4H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.79 - 3.83 (m, 2H), 4.61 (q, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.99 - 6.01 (m, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J = 2.2, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.26 - 7.29 (m, 4H), 7.59 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.30 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺507

7-Chloro-N-(4-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-2-ethyliniidazoH,2-a1pyridine- -carboxamide (297)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 177.0^°C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)6 1.40 (t, J= 7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.80 - 1.96 (m, 4H), 2.60 - 2.67 (m, 1H), 2.79 - 2.86 (m, 4H), 2.96 (q, J= 7.4 Hz, 2H), 3.80 - 3.83 (m, 2H), 4.62 (q, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.00 - 6.02 (m, IH), 6.98 (dd, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.26 - 7.31 (m, 4H), 7.54 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 2H), 9.30 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, I H).

6-Chloro-iV-((2-cvclohexylbenzoidlQxazol-5-yl)methvn-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (298)

White solid; mp = 169.7 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 51.30 - 1.44 (m, 4H), 1.59 - 1.88 (m, 8H), 2.16 (d, J= 10.8 Hz, 2H), 2.96 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.78 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.19 (brs, IH), 7.28 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.30 - 7.34 (m, IH), 7.46 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.53 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.67 (s, I H), 9.53 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, IH).; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺437.

7-Chloro-jV-((2-cvclohexylbenzo [d| oxazol-5-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo [ 1 ,2-a] pyridine-3- carboxamide (299)

White solid;mp = 163.0 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 51.30 - 1.46 (m, 6H), 1.60 - 1.73 (m, 4H), 1.86 (d, J= 13.2 Hz, 2H), 2.15 (d, J= 13.2 Hz, 2H), 2.95 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.12 (brs, IH), 6.89 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, IH), 7.31 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.46 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.58 (s, IH), 7.67 (s, I H), 9.36 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, IH). ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 437.

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorobenzyloxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (300)

(t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.73 - 1.82 (m, 2H), 2.00 - 2.04 (m, 2H), 2. 1 - 2.98 (m, 4H), 3.50 - 3.59 (m, 3H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 4.58 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brt, J= 5.2 Hz, IH), 6.91 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.99 - 7.04 (m, 2H), 7.23 - 7.35 (m, 5H), 7.50 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 9.51 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 521 (M+H)⁺.

7-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorobenzyloxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l^- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (301)

(t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.73 - 1.82 (m, 2H), 1.96 - 2.07 (m, 2H), 2.91 - 2.95 (m, 4H), 3.49 - 3.59 (m, 3H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 4.56 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.99 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.86 - 6.92 (m, 3H), 6.99 - 7.03 (m, 2H), 7.22 - 7.32 (m, 4H), 7.55 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 521

(M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-N-(3-chloro-4-morpholinobenzyl)-2-ethylimidazoH,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (302)

White solid; mp = 175.5 ^°C ; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.37 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.99 - 3.03 (m, 4H), 3.83 - 3.85 (m, 4H), 4.58 (d, J= 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.15 (brt, J= 6.0 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J= 1.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 - 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.36 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.47 (d, J= 0.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.3, 23.7, 42.7, 51.8, 67.2, 1 15.1, 117.0, 120.7, 121.7, 126.3, 127.0, 128.4, 129.2, 130.1 , 134.0, 144.6, 148.6, 151.6, 161.2; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 433 (M+H)⁺.

7-Chloro-7V-(3-chloro-4-morpholinobenzyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (303)

CDC1₃); δ 1.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.02 - 3.05 (m, 4H), 3.85 - 3.87 (m, 4H), 4.59 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.09 (brt, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (dd, J= 2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (dd, J= 1.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.4, 23.7, 42.7, 51.8, 67.3, 1 14.9, 1 15.8, 120.7, 127.1, 128.6, 129.2, 130.1, 133.8, 134.0, 146.3, 148.7, 151.9, 161.3 (hidden 1 carbon); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 433 (M+H)⁺.

7-Bromo-2-ethyl-/V-(4-( 4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo [ 1 ,2-al pyridine- 3-carboxamide (304)

White solid; mp = 214.6 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.92 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24 - 3.28 (m, 4H), 3.33 - 3.35 (m, 4H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.02 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.91 - 7.02 (m, 7H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.28 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 536, 538 (M+H)⁺ (Br^" isotope pattern).

2-Ethyl-A^f-(4-morpholinobenzyl)-7-(pyridin-3-yl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide

Yellow solid; mp = 208.5 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3); δ 1.36 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.93 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.12 - 3.15 (m, 4H), 3.82 - 3.85 (m, 4H), 4.59 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.21 (brs, 1H), 6.87 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (dd, J = 5.6, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (brs, 1H), 7.90 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (brs, 1H), 8.88 (brs, 1 H), 9.41 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1₃)5 13.3, 23.5, 43.2, 49.3, 66.9, 1 12.2, 1 13.8, 115.0, 116.0, 123.9, 128.5, 128.9, 129.3, 134.0, 134.2, 136.2, 146.3, 148.0, 149.6, 150.9, 151.7, 161.3; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 442 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-7V-(4-(4-(4-fluoropheDyl)-4-hvdroxypiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoH,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (306)

White solid; mp = 173.5 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 51.35 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.66 (s, 1H), 1.85 (d, J= 12.0 Hz, 2H), 2.18 - 2.26 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.21 - 3.26 (dd, J= 10.4 Hz, 12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.58 (d, J= 11.6 Hz, 2H), 4.60 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brs, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J= 1.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.04 (dd, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (dd, J= 5.2 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H). ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 507. l-(4-((6-Chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamido)methyl)phenyl)piperidine-4-carboxyIic acid (307)

δ 1.23 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.57 - 1.67 (m, 2H), 1.85 - 1.89 (m, 2H), 2.34 - 2.41 (m, 1H), 2.68 - 2.74 (m, 2H), 2.94 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.58 - 3.61 (m, 2H), 4.41 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (dd, J= 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 9.05 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 441 (M+H)⁺. 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenoxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (308)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.39 (t = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.91-1.94 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.1 1 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.08-3.14 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.54 (m, 2H), 4.37-4.39 (m, 1H), 4.61 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (brs, 1H), 6.86-6.89 (m, 2H), 6.95-7.00 (m, 4H), 7.26-7.30 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.53 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 507.31

6-Chloro-2-etbYl-N-(l- 4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)piperidin-4-yl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (309)

White solid; mp = 157 - 158 °C ; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.43 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.56 - 1.66 (m, 2H), 2.05 - 2.10 (m, 1H), 2.22 - 2.27 (m, 2H), 2.81 - 2.84 (m, 2H), 2.98 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 4.08 - 4.1 1 (m, 1H), 5.69 - 5.71 (m, 1H), 7.17 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 9.46 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H) ); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺481.26

3-(((4'-Chloro-[l,l'-biphenyll-4-yl)methyl)carbainoyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyrazine 7- oxide (310)

White solid; mp = 238 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.43 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.73(d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.21 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.41 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.69 (dd, J = 2.0, 6.4 Hz, IH). 8.56 - 8.57 (m, IH), 9.31 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 407.12

N-((6-Chloro-2-ethylimidazofl,2-alpyridin-3-yl)methyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin- -yl)aniline (311)

White solid; mp = 191 - 192 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.35 ( J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.82 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.22 - 3.24 (m, 4H), 3.26 - 3.28 (m, 4H), 3.40 (br s, IH), 4.50 (s, 2H), 6.75 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.92 - 7.01 (m, 6H), 7.14 (dd, J = 1.6, 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 8.18 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 464.32

2-Ethyl-7-nitro-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)

imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (312)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.43 ( = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.95 (m, 2H), 2.10 (m, 2H), 3.01 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.1 1-3.16 (m, 2H), 3.49-3.53 (m, 2H), 4.45 (m, IH), 4.63 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.11 (brs, IH), 6.91 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 6.96 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH), 8.53 (s, IH), 9.54 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 584.58

(6-Chloro-2-ethylimidazoil,2-a1pyridin-3-yl)(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyloxy) piperidin-l-y])methanone (313)

Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.38 (V= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.71-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.94 (m, 2H), 2.78 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.51 (m, 2H), 3.74 (m, IH), 3.89 (m, 2H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 7.19-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, IH), 8.48 (s, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 481.26

6-Chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenvnpiperazin-l-yl)benzyl)-N-methYlimidazoil,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (314)

White solid; mp = 148 - 149 °C ; 'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.37 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.78 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (s, 3H), 3.24 - 3.27 (m, 4H), 3.33 - 3.36 (m, 4H), 4.66 (s, 2H), 6.92 - 7.02 (m, 6H), 7.12 - 7.20 (m, 2H), 7.21 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, IH), 7.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, IH), 8.46 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, IH); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 506.36 -ethyl-6-methyl-N-(4-morpholinobenz>^,l)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (315)

White solid^H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI₃) 61.38 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.94 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.15 (t, J= 4.8 Hz, 4H). 3.86 (t, J= 4.Hz, 4H), 4.61 (d, J= 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (brs, IH), 6.91 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (dd, J= 2.0 Hz, 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.29 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, IH), 9.20 (s, IH) ; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 379.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)acetamido)piperidin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazoH,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (316)

white solid; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 1.26 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.65-1.63 (2H, m), 1.92-1.89 (2H, m), 3.01 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.17 (1H, brs), 3.39 (2H, s), 3.62-3.59 (2H, m), 3.82 (1H, m), 4.49 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.10 (2H, t, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.29-7.25 (4H, m), 7.38-7.36 (2H, m), 7.65 (1H, dd, J = 9.2, 1.6 Hz), 7.78 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.19 (1H, d, J = 7.2 Hz), 8.70 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.11 (1H, s); LCMS: 99.7%, MS (ESI): m/z 548.2[M+ H]+.

N-(4-(4-(benzYloxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-6-chloro-2-ethylimidazoil,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (317)

yellow solid; 1H-NMR (MeOD, 300 MHz): 51.37 (3H, t, J = 7.5 Hz), 2.15-2.23 (4H, m), 3.10 (2H, q, J = 7.5 Hz), 3.51-3.57 (2H, m), 3.77-3.87 (3H, m), 4.63 (2H, s), 4.68 (2H, s), 7.29- 7.41 (5H, m), 7.57-7.64 (4H, m), 7.76-7.81 (2H, m), 9.22 (1H, d, J = 9.0 Hz); LCMS: 98.9%, MS (ESI): m/z 503.2[M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorobenzamido)piperidin-l-vnbenzyl)imidazoH_<2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (318)

white solid; Ή NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 51.29 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.79-1.81 (2H, m), 1.97-1.99 (2H, m), 3.02 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.15 (1H, m), 3.70-3.73 (2H, m), 4.05 (1H, m), 4.50 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.25-7.33 (4H, m), 7.36-7.38 (2H, m), 7.64 (1H, dd, J = 1.6 Hz, 9.6 Hz), 7.78 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 7.92-7.96 (2H, m), 8.42 (1H, d, J = 7.2 Hz), 8.65 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.12 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 534.1 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-f4-(4-f4-fluorobenzoyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazofl,2-alpyridine-

3-carboxamide (319)

white solid; 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, Bruker Avance 300 MHz) δ 1.25 (3H, t, J = 7.5Hz), 3.00 (2H, q, J = 7.5Hz), 3.08-3.28 (4H, m), 3.31-3.91 (4H, m), 4.43 (2H, d, J = 5.7 Hz), 6.95 (2H, d, J = 8.7 Hz), 7.20-7.33 (4H, m), 7.49 (2H, dd, J = 8.4, 5.4 Hz), 7.70 (1H, dd, J = 9.2, 1.8 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J = 9.2 Hz), 8.70 (1H, t, J = 5.7 Hz), 9.10 (1H, s); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 520.0 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)acetyl)piperazin-l-yl)benzyI)imidazo[l,2- al yridine-3-carboxamide (320)

white solid; Ή NMR (DMSO-d6, Bruker Advance 300 MHz) δ 1.24 (3H, t, J= 7.5Hz), 2.91- 3.12 (6H, m), 3.51 -3.65 (4H, m), 3.74 (2H, s), 4.42-4.44 (2H, m), 6.92 (2H, d, J = 8.7 Hz), 7.10 (2H, t, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.19-7.31 (4H, m), 7.69 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 1.8 Hz), 7.78 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.66 (1H, t, J = 5.7 Hz), 9.10 (1H, s). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 534.0 [M+ H]+. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-hYdroxy-4-methYlpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)iinidazofl,2-a]pyridine- 3-carboxamide (321)

pale yellow oil; 1H-NMR (CD30D, 300 MHz): 61.32-1.41 (6H, m), 1.91 -1.96 (2H, m), 2.02- 2.13 (2H, m), 3.12 (2H, q, J = 7.5 Hz), 3.51-3.55 (2H, m), 3.82-3.91 (2H, m), 4.70 (2H, s), 7.66 (4H, s), 7.80-7.90 (2H, m), 9.24 (1H, s); LCMS: 98.4%, MS (ESI): m/z 427.1[M+ H]+.

N-(4-(4-(tert-butyl)-4-hvdroxypiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-6-chloro-2-ethylimidazoil,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (322)

white solid; Ή-NMR (CD30D, 400 MHz): 61.40 (2H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.11 (2H, d, J = 13.6 Hz), 2.50-2.61 (2H, m), 3.13 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.67 (2H, d, J = 12.4 Hz), 4.02-4.09 (2H, m),

4.72 (2H, s), 7.29 (1H, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 7.39 (2H, t, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.57 (2H, d, J = 7.2 Hz), 7.67-

7.73 (4H, m), 7.81-7.89 (2H, m), 9.26 (1H, d, J = 0.8 Hz); LCMS: 99.9%, MS (ESI): m/z 489.2 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-fluorobenzoyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-

3-carboxamide (323)

white amorphous (powder); Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, Bruker Avance 400 MHz) δ 1.33 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 2.00-2.12 (2H, m), 2.13-2.30 (2H, m), 3.11 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.55-3.70 (5H, m), 4.59 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.43 (2H, t, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.57 (2H, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 7.65-7.78 (2H, m), 7.88-7.95 (2H, m), 8.12 (2H, dd, J = 8.8, 5.6 Hz), 9.11 (1H, brs), 9.19 (1H, s); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 519 [M+H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl)piperidin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazo [1 ,2-al pyridine-3-carboxamide (324)

white amorphous (powder); Ή-NMR (MeOD, Bruker Avance 400 MHz) δ 1.43 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.16-2.38 (4H, m), 3.17 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.75-3.88 (4H, m), 3.90-4.01 (1H, m), 4.74 (2H, d, J = 4.4 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.70 (4H, s), 7.89 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.00 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 8.22 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 8.95 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.31 (1H, s); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 584.8 [M+H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)acetyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (325)

white amorphous (powder); Ή-NMR (MeOD, Bruker Avance 400 MHz) δ 1.42 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.03-2.18 (2H, m), 2.25-2.35 (2H, m), 3.04-3.12 (1H, m), 3.18 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.68- 3.70 (4H, m), 3.93 (2H, s), 4.72 (2H, d, J = 2.8 Hz), 7.06 (2H, t, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.23-7.30 (2H, dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz), 7.67 (4H, s), 7.93 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.08 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 9.05 (1H, t, J = 6.0 Hz), 9.32 (1H, d, J = 1.2 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 533.0 [M+H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(l-(4-fluorobenzoyl)piperidin-4-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l_<2-alpyridine-

3-carboxamide (326)

white amorphous (gum); Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, Bruker Avance 400 MHz) δ 1.32 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.52-1.91 (4H, m), 2.75-2.92 (2H, m), 3.08 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.10-3.25 (1H, m), 3.58-3.72 (1H, m), 4.53 (2H, d, J = 1.6 Hz), 7.26-7.38 (6H, m), 7.51 (2H, dd, J = 8.4, 5.6 Hz), 7.95 (2H, s), 9.09 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.19 (1H, s); LC-MS purity: 100%. MS (ESI): m/z 519.1 [M+H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(l-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)acetyl)piperidin-4-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (327)

white solid(sticky powder); mp = 216.2-220.7 °C ; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, Bruker Avance 400 MHz) δ 1.32 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 1.37-1.50 (2H, m), 1.68-1.81 (2H, m), 2.58-2.82 (2H, m), 3.01-3.15 (3H, m), 3.74 (2H, s), 4.03-4.08 (IH, m), 4.51 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 4.54-4.58 (IH, m), 7.11-7.20 (4H, m), 7.24-7.40 (4H, m), 7.950 (2H, s), 9.06 (IH, brs), 9.19 (IH, s); LC-MS purity: 100%. MS (ESI): m/z 533.0 [M+H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-hvdroxy-4-phenylpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine- 3-carboxamide (328)

white solid (powder); mp = 221.5-221.8 Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 0.85 (9H, s). 1.23 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.50 (2H, d, J = 12.4 Hz), 1.61-1.69 (2H, m), 2.86-2.98 (4H, m), 3.45 (2H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 3.92 (IH, s), 4.40 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 6.89 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.44 (IH, dd, J = 2.0 Hz, 9.2 Hz), 7.65 (IH, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.39 (IH, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.05 (IH, s); LCMS: 97.4%, MS (ESI): m/z 440.2[M+ H]+.

(E)-6-chlorQ-2-ethyl-N-(4-(4-fluoros viTl)benzyl)imidazori,2-a1pyridine-3-carboxamide (329)

white amorphous (powder); Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 300 MHz): δ 1.23 (3H, t, J = 7.5 Hz), 2.97 (2H, q, J = 7.5 Hz), 4.50 (2H, d, J = 5.7 Hz), 7.10-7.23 (4H, m), 7.34 (2H, d, J = 8.1 Hz), 7.43 (IH, dd, J = 9.6, 1.5 Hz), 7.50-7.70 (5H, m), 8.48 (IH, t, J = 5.7 Hz), 9.04 (IH, s); LCMS: 98.7%, MS (ESI): m/z 433.9 [M+ H]+. (4-(1benzyloxy)piperidin-l-vn(6-chlQro-2-ethylimidazo[l^-alpyridin-3-yl)methanone

(330)

Ή-NMR (CDCI₃, 300 MHz): δ 1.35 (3H, t, J= 7.5 Hz), 1.70-1.85 (2H, m), 1.85-2.03 (2H, m), 2.76 (2H, q, J= 7.5 Hz), 3.35-3.62 (2H, m), 3.68-3.80 (IH, m), 3.80-4.07 (2H, m), 4.58 (2H, s), 7.20 (IH, dd, J = 9.6, 2.1 Hz), 7.28-7.42 (5H, m), 7.51 (IH, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.47 (IH, s). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 397.8 [M+ H]⁺.

(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[1.2-alpyridin-3-vI)(4-(f4-methylbenzyl)Qxy)piperidin-l- vPmethanone (331)

1H-NMR (CDCI₃, 400 MHz): δ 1.36 (3H, t, J= 7.6 Hz), 1.68-2.03 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.76 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.32-3.65 (2H, m), 3.65-3.80 (IH, m), 3.80-4.07 (2H, m), 4.54 (2H, s), 7.11-7.35 (5H, m), 7.51 (IH, d, J= 9.2 Hz), 8.47 (IH, s). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 411.9 [M+ H]⁺.

(6-chIoro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)(4-((4-chiorobenzYnoxy)piperidin-l- vDmethanone (332)

Ή-NMR (CDCI₃, 400 MHz): δ 1.36 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 1.62-2.08 (4H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.30-3.65 (2H, m), 3.65-3.80 (IH, m), 3.80-4.08 (2H, m), 4.55 (2H, s), 7.21 (IH, dd, J= 9.6, 1.6 Hz), 7.25-7.40 (4H, m), 7.51 (IH, d, J= 9.2 Hz), 8.48 (IH, s). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 432.0 [M+ H]⁺.

(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)(4-((4-fluorobenzyl)oxY)piperidip-l- vDmethanone (333)

Ή-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz): 1.36 (3H, t, J= 7.6 Hz), 1.71-1.99 (4H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J= 7.6 Hz), 3.46-3.62 (2H, m), 3.68-3.76 (IH, m), 3.78-4.04 (2H, m), 4.56 (2H, s), 7.05 (2H, t, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.22 (IH, dd, J = 9.6, 1.6 Hz), 7.31-7.35 (2H, m), 7.51 (IH, d, J= 9.2 Hz), 8.48 (IH, s). LCMS: 94.3%, MS (ESI): m/z 415.8 [M+ H .

(6-chlorQ-2-ethylimidazoH,2-a1pyridin-3-yl)(4-((4-

(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)oxy)piperidin-l-yl)methanone (334)

1H-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 1.35 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.70-2.01 (4H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.36-3.68 (2H, m), 3.70-3.79 (IH, m), 3.81-4.06 (2H, m), 4.63 (2H, s), 7.21 (IH, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.42-7.53 (3H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J = 8.0 Hz), 8.48 (IH, s). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 465.9 [M+ H]+.

(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)(4-((4-methoxYbenzyl)oxy)piperidiii-l- vDmethanone (335)

Ή-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz): 1.36 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.72-2.05 (4H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J= 7.6 Hz), 3.36-3.62 (2H, m), 3.70-3.79 (IH, m), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.84-4.10 (2H, m), 4.52 (2H, s), 6.89 (2H, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 7.19-7.26 (IH, m), 7.28-7.34 (2H, m), 7.52 (IH, d, J= 9.6 Hz), 8.48 (IH, s). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 427.9 [M+ H]⁺.

(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-vn(4-((3-fluorobenzyl)oxy)piperidin-l- vDmethanone (336)

H-NMR (CDC1₃, 300 MHz): 1.36 (3H, t, J= 7.5 Hz), 1.70-2.10 (4H, m), 2.75 (2H, q, J= 7.5 Hz), 3.38-3.63 (2H, m), 3.70-3.80 (IH, m), 3.82-4.02 (2H, m), 4.59 (2H, s), 6.95-7.01 (IH, m), 7.05-7.20 (2H, m), 7.20-7.28 (2H, m), 7.41-7.58 (IH, m), 8.48 (IH, s). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 415.7 [M+ H]⁺.

(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l_<2-alpyridin-3-vn(4-((2-fluorobenzyl)oxy)piperidm-l- vDmethanone (337)

Ή-N R (CDCI₃, 300 MHz): 1.38 (3H, t, J= 7.5 Hz), 1.55-2.10 (4H, m), 2.76 (2H, q, J= 7.8 Hz), 3.35-3.68 (2H, m), 3.70-3.78 (IH, m), 3.78-4.10 (2H, m), 4.60 (2H, s), 7.00-7.25 (4H, m), 7.40-7.55 (2H, m), 8.48 (IH, s). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 415.8 [M+ H]⁺. l-(6-chIoro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-a]pyridin-3-yi)-N-(4-fluorobenzyl)methanamine (338)

¹ H-NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 1.28 (3H, t, J= 7.6 Hz), 2.72 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.76 (2H, s), 4.07 (2H, s), 7.02 (2H, t, J= 8.8 Hz), 7.23-7.35 (3H, m), 7.44 (IH, d, J= 9.2 Hz), 8.43 (IH, d, J- 1.2 Hz). LCMS: 99.6%, MS (ESI): m/z 317.9[M+ H]⁺.

4-((((6-chloro-2-ethylimidazoil_<2-alpyridin-3-vnmethvnamino)methvn-N,N- dimethylaniline (339)

1H-NMR (DMSO-J₆, 400 MHz): 1.32 (3H, t, J = 6.8 Hz), 2.90-3.05 (8H, m), 4.24 (2H, s), 4.73 (2H, s), 6.80-7.15 (IH, m), 7.40-7.60 (2H, m), 7.90-8.10 (2H, m), 9.45 (IH, s), 9.70-10.0 (2H, m). LCMS: 98.1%, MS (ESI): m/z 342.9[M+ H]⁺. l-(4-((((6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3- yl)methvI)amino)methyl)phenvOpiperidin-4-ol (340)

*H-NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 1.29 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.61-1.72 (2H, m), 1.94-2.02 (2H, m), 2.73 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.85-2.94 (2H, m), 3.53-3.62 (2H, m), 3.72-3.80 (3H, m), 4.12 (2H, s), 6.98 (2H, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J= 8.8 Hz), 7.30 (IH, dd, J= 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.46 (IH, d, J= 9.6 Hz), 8.35 (IH, d, J= 1.2 Hz). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 398.9[M+ H]⁺.

N-(4-(4-(benzyloxy)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)-l-(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo f 1 ,2-a| py ridin-3- vDmethanamine (341)

Ή-NMR (DMSO-i _d, 400 MHz): 1.30 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 1.58-1.70 (2Η, m), 1.94-2.10 (2H, m), 2.90-2.99 (2H, q, J = 7.2 Hz), 3.00-3.15 (2H, m), 3.68-3.72 (IH, m), 4.23 (2H, s), 4.55 (2H, s), 4.71 (2H, s), 7.06-7.18 (IH, m), 7.25-7.31 (IH, m), 7.32-7.40 (4H, m), 7.40-7.55 (2H, m), 7.86-7.97 (2H, m), 9.35 (IH, s), 9.66 (IH, s). LCMS: 99.7%, MS (ESI): m/z 489.1 [M+ H]⁺.

N-((6-chloro-2-ethylimidazofl,2-a1pyridin-3-vnmethyl)-2-(pyridin-2-vnethanamine (342)

Ή-NMR (DMSO-tfc, 400 MHz): 1.33 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.04 (2H, q, J= 7.6 Hz), 3.45-3.52 (2H, m), 3.55-3.60 (2H, m), 4.79 (2H, s), 7.71 (IH, t, J = 6.0 Hz), 7.82 (IH, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.97 (IH, d, J= 9.2 Hz), 8.03 (2H, d, J= 9.6 Hz), 8.26 (IH, t, J= 7.6 Hz), 8.71 (IH, d, J= 5.2 Hz), 9.57 (IH, s), 10.14 (2H, brs). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 315.2[M+ H]⁺.

N-((6-chloro-2-ethyIimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)methyl)-2-(pyridin-3-y )ethanamine (343)

Ή -NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.31 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.98-3.18 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.28-3.35 (2H, m), 3.42-3.50 (2H, m), 4.73 (2H, s), 7.89-8.11 (3H, m), 8.51 (IH, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 8.81 (IH, d, J = 5.2 Hz), 8.90 (IH, s), 10.11 (2H, brs). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 315.1 [M+ H]+.

N-((6-chIoro-2-ethviimidazo[l,2-a1pyridin-3-yl)methvI)-2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanamine (344)

Ή-NMR (DMSO-flfc, 400 MHz): 1.32 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.04 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.36-3.45 (2H, m), 3.46-3.56 (2H, m), 4.75 (2H, s), 7.92-8.08 (4H, m), 8.88 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 9.58 (1H, s), 10.24 (2H, brs). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 315.2[M+ H]⁺. l-Benzyl-N-ffd-chloro- -ethylimidazoll^-alpyridin-S-vnniethvnpyrrolidin-S-amiae

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Ή-NMR (DMSO-i¼, 400 MHz): 1.24 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.73-2.81 (2H, m), 3.51-3.63 (2H, m), 3.65-3.90 (2H, m), 3.99-4.31 (2H, m), 4.38-4.70 (3H, m), 7.30-7.70 (7H, m), 8.80-9.05 (1H, m), 9.35-10.15 (1H, m), 10.90-11.70 (1H, m). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 369.0[M+ H]⁺.

N-(4-(l,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.51decan-8-yl)benzvn-l-(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2- alpyridin-3-vDmethanamine (346)

Ή -NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.30 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.60-1.88 (4H, m), 2.97 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.30-3.40 (4H, m), 3.90 (4H, s), 4.22 (2H, s), 4.71 (2H, s), 7.00-7.26 (2H, m), 7.49 (2H, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 7.90-8.15 (2H, m), 9.46 (IH, s), 9.84 (2H, brs). LCMS: 99.6%, MS (ESI): m/z 441.0[M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-3-((4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)oxy)piperidin-l- vT)methvOimidazo[l,2-alpyridine (347)

' H-NMR (DMSO-c ₆, 400 MHz): 51.30 (3H, t, J= 7.6 Hz), 1.75-1.90 (IH, m), 1.98-2.10 (2H, m), 2.12-2.18 (IH, m), 2.99 (2H, q, J= 7.6 Hz), 3.06-3.21 (2H, m), 3.22-3.28 (2H, m), 3.74- 3.81 (IH, m), 4.55 (2H, s), 4.70-4.84 (2H, m), 7.32-7.37 (2H, m), 7.44 (IH, d, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.53 (IH, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.90 (2H, s), 9.48 (IH, s), 11.10 (IH, brs). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 468.0 [M+ H]⁺.

2-(7-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl)-5-(4-fluorobenzvn-l,3_<4-oxadiazole (348)

¹ H-NMR (DMSO-i/₆, Bruker Avance 400 MHz): δ 1.22 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.97 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 4.42 (2H, s), 7.21 (2H, t, J= 8.8 Hz), 7.45 (2H, dd, J= 8.4, 5.6 Hz), 7.60 (IH, dd, J 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.80 (IH, d, J= 9.6 Hz), 7.28 (IH, d, J= 1.6 Hz). LCMS: 99.1%, MS (ESI): m/z 482.9 [M+Na]⁺.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-3-((4-(4-fluorophenethyl)piperidin-l-vI)methynimidazo[l,2-alpyridine

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Ή-NMR (DMSO-i _fi, 400 MHz): 1.34 (3H,t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.45-1.60 (5H, m), 1.87 (2H, d, J = 12.8 Hz ), 2.59 (2H,t, J= 7.6 Hz), 3.00-3.09 (4H, m), 3.55 (2H, d, J = 11.2 Hz), 4.81 (2H, d, J = 4.8 Hz), 7.09 (2H,t, J= 9.2 Hz), 7.23-7.27 (2H, dd, J= 6.0 Hz, J= 8.8 Hz ), 7.98 (IH, d, J = 9.2 Hz), 8.03 (IH, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 9.60 (IH, s), 11.04 (IH, s). LCMS: 98.1%, MS (ESI): m/z 399.9[M+ H]⁺.

(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-vI)(4-((4-(l,l,l-trifluoro-2-hydroxybutan-2-yl)- lH-l,2,3-triazol-l-yl)methvnpiperidin-l-yl)methanone (350)

Ή -NMR (CDC13, Bruker Avance 400 MHz): δ 0.85 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 1.20-1.30 (2H, m), 1.37 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 1.68-1.70 (2H, m), 1.95-2.20 (2H, m), 2.25-2.40 (IH, m), 2.76 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.85-3.15 (2H, m), 3.82-3.96 (IH, m), 4.20-4.40 (4H, m), 7.20-7.27 (IH, m), 7.45-7.55 (2H, m), 8.40-8.60 (IH, m). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 499.0 [M+H]+.

2-(l-i(l- 2-ethylimidazoH.2-a1pyridin-3-yl)methvnpiperidin-4-vnmethvn-lH-1.2.3- triazol-4-yl)-l,l,l-trifluorobutan-2-ol (351)

Ή-NMR (CDC1₃, Bruker Avance 400 MHz): δ 0.83 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 1.30-1.39 (2H, m), 1.39 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.56-1.62 (2H, m), 1.98-2.15 (5H, m), 2.81-2.90 (4H, m), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.90-4.10 (IH, m), 4.26 (2H, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 7.08 (IH, t, J = 6.0 Hz), 7.49 (IH, s), 7.49- 7.56 (IH, m), 8.00 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 8.43 (IH, d, J= 6.8 Hz). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 451.0 [M+H]⁺. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(3-(methyl(4-(trifluoromethoxy)beDzvnamino)benzyl)imidazofl^- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (352)

white power; mp >142.3 ^°C, decomposed; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.23 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.94 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.97 (3H, s), 4.45 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 4.59 (2H, s), 6.60- 6.70 (2H, m), 6.76 (1H, s), 7.12 (1 H, t, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.45 (1H, dd, J = 9.2, 2.0 Hz), 7.66 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.43 (1H, t, J = 6.0 Hz), 9.04 (1H, d, J = 1.2 Hz); LCMS: 98.6%, MS (ESI): m/z 517.0 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethYl-N-(3-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)oxY)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-

3-carboxamide (353)

white powder; mp >142.7^°C, decomposed; 'H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.26 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.99 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 4.51 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 5.14 (2H, s), 6.90 (1H, dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 7.03 (1H, s), 7.27 (1H, t, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.35 (2 H, d, J = 8.0

Hz), 7.45 (1H, dd, J = 9.2, 2.0 Hz) , 7.56 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.67 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.47 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.07 (1H, d, J = 1.2 Hz); LCMS: 96.1%, MS (ESI): m/z 504.1 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(3-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenvnpiperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoil_<2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (354)

white solid; mp = 135.5-136.4 °C ; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.26 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.69-1.79 (2H, m), 1.80-1.90 (2H, m), 2.70-2.80 (3H, m), 2.99 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.75-3.85 (2H, m), 4.49 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 6.78 (1H, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.01 (1H, s), 7.19 (1H, t, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.39-7.47 (3H, m), 7.66 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 8.51 (1H, t, J = 6.0 Hz), 9.03 (1H, d, J = 1.2 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 557.0 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(3-(2-((4-fluorophenyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)benzyl)imidazoil,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (355)

white amorophous; mp >198.8 °C, decomposed; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.24 (3 H, t ,

J = 7.2 Hz), 2.98 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.62 (2H, s), 4.53 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 7.09 (2H, t, J = 9.2 Hz), 7.10-7.35 (4H, m), 7.46 (1H, dd, J= 9.2, 2.0 Hz), 7.58 (2H, dd , J = 9.5, 5.2 Hz), 7.66 (1H, d, J = 9.2 Hz), 8.50 (1H, brs, J = 6.0 Hz), 9.07(1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz), 10.21 (1H , brs); LCMS: 99%, MS (ESI): m/z 465.1 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(3-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)pheDvnpiperazin-l-Ynbenzyl)imidazo[l_t2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (356)

white amorophous; mp >168.0^°C , decomposed; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.27 (3 H, t ,

J = 7.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, q, J = 7.2 Hz), 3.20-3.30 (8H, m), 4.50 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 4.50 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 6.83 (1H, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 6.91 (1H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.02 (1 H, s), 7.07 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.20-7.26 (3H, m), 7.45 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 8.50 (1H, t, J = 6.0 Hz), 9.04 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 95.2%, MS (ESI): m/z 580.1 [M+ Na]+.

2-ethyl-N-(4-((tetrahYdro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methvnbenzvnimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (357)

Gum; H-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 1.20-1.40 (2H, m), 1.41 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 1.50-1.59 (2H, m), 1.68-1.82 (1H, m), 2.55 (2 H, d, J = 6.8 Hz), 2.99 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.28-3.38 (2H, m), 3.90-4.00 (2H, m), 4.68 (2 H, d, J = 5.2 Hz), 6.08 (1H, brs), 6.92 (1H, t, J = 6.8 Hz), 7.15 (2 H, d, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.26-7.40 (3H, m), 7.61 (1H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 9.41 (1H, d, J = 6.8 Hz); LCMS: 98.96%, MS (ESI): m/z 377.8 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-f4-((tetrahvdro-2H-pyran-4-vI)methvnbenzyl)imidazo[l,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (358)

white solid; mp = 132.2-133.0^°C ; ¹ H-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 1.25-1.40 (2H, m), 1.44 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.52-1.59 (2H, m), 1.70-1.85 (1H, m), 2.57 (2H, d, J = 7.2 Hz), 3.00 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.30-3.40 (2H, m), 3.90-4.00 (2H, m), 4.69 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 6.11 (1H, brs), 7.18 (2H, d, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.30-7.40 (3H, m), 7.57 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 9.56 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 411.8 [M+ H]+.

7-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-((tetrahvdro-2H-pyran-4-vnmethyl)benzvnimidazoH,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (359)

white amorphous; mp >125.9 ^°C , decomposed; 'H-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 1.20-1.40 (2H, m), 1.40 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 1.50-1.60 (2H, m), 1.68-1.83 (1H, m), 2.56 (2H, d, J = 7.2 Hz), 2.97 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.28-3.40 (2H, m), 3.90-4.00 (2H, m), 4.67 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 6.08 (1H, brs), 6.91 (1H, dd, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.26-7.38 (2H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz), 9.36 (1H, d, J = 7.2 Hz); LCMS: 99.86%, MS (ESI): m/z 411.7 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(3-(4-(^'4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin-l- yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamide (360)

yellow solid; mp = 126.3-127.2 ^°C ; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.24 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.65-1.73 (2H, m), 1.95-2.05 (2H, m), 2.97 (2H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 3.00-3.07 (2H, m), 3.45-3.55 (2H, m), 4.47 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 4.55-4.59 (1H, m), 6.76 (1H, d, J = 7.2 Hz), 6.84-6.86 (1H, m), 6.97 (1H, s), 7.06 (2H, d, J = 9.2 Hz), 7.17 (1H, t, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.41-7.44 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.64 (1H, d, J = 9.2 Hz), 8.49 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.01 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 96.4%, MS (ESI): m/z 573.1 [M+ H]+. 6-chloro-N-((5-chIorobenzo[blthiophen-2-vnmethvn-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (361)

white solid; mp >220^°C ; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.28 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 4.79 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.33 (1H, dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.37 (1H, s), 7.48 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.68 (1H, d, J = 9.2 Hz), 7.90 (1H, d, J = 2.0 Hz), 7.96(1H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 8.70 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.12 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 95.4%, MS (ESI): m/z 404.0 [M+ H]+.

2-ethyl-N-(4-(tetrahvdro-2H-pyran-4-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l_<2-alpyridine-3-carboxatnide

{362}

White amorphous; mp >133.7^°C, decomposed; Ή-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 1.42 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.72-1.90 (4H, m), 2.70-2.82 (1H, m), 3.00 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.53 (2H, td, J = 11.6, 2.8 Hz), 3.93 (2H, dd, J = 10.8, 2.8 Hz), 4.68 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 6.09 (1H, brs), 6.90-6.95 (1H, m), 7.21-7.30 (2H, m), 7.30-7.40 (3H, m),7.61 (1H, d, J = 9.2 Hz), 9.41 (1H, d, J = 7.2 Hz); LCMS: 99.27%, MS (ESI): m/z 364.1 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(tetrahvdro-2H-PYran-4-vnbenzyI)imidazo[1.2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (363)

White amorphous; mp >195.5 °C, decomposed; Ή-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 1.41 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.71-1.90 (4H, m), 2.72-2.84 (1H, m), 2.98 (2H, q, J = 7.2 Hz), 3.53 (2H, td, J = 11.6, 2.8 Hz), 4.08 (2H, dd, J = 11.2, 3.6 Hz), 4.68 (2 H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 6.10 (1H, brs), 7.20-7.28 (2H, m), 7.28-7.49 (3H, m), 7.54 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 9.54 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 398.1 [M+ H]+.

7-chloro-2-ethyl-N-f4-(tetrahvdro-2H-pyran-4-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (364)

White amorphous; mp >156.6^°C, decomposed; Ή-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 1.40 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.71-1.90 (4H, m), 2.72-2.84 (1H, m), 2.97 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.53 (2H, td, J = 11.6, 2.8 Hz), 4.05-4.15 (2H, m), 4.67 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 6.09 (1H, brs), 6.91 (1H, dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz), 7.23-7.26 (2H, m), 7.33 (2H, ,d, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J = 2.0 Hz), 9.36 (1H, d, J = 7.2 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 398.1 [M+ H]+.

6-chloro-N-((6-chloro-lH-benzo[d1iinidazol-2-yl)methvn-2-ethylimidazoil,2-alpYridine-

3-carboxamide (365)

yellow amorphous; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.31 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.03 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 4.76 (2H, s), 7.18 (1H, dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.45-7.55 (2H, m), 7.56 (1H, d, J = 2.0 Hz), 7.68-7.70 (1H, m), 8.57 (1H, brs), 9.24 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 388.1[M+ H]+.

6-chloro-N-((5-chlorQbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-2-ethyliniidazoll,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (366)

white solid; mp = 223.5-225.6 ^°C ; 1H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.27 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, q, J = 7.2 Hz), 4.70 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 6.81 (1H, s), 7.29 (1H, dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz), 7.47 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.58 (1H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.68 (2H, dd, J = 5.6, 3.6 Hz), 8.59 (1H, t, J = 5.2 Hz), 9.08 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 99.3%, MS (ESI): m/z 387.8[M+ H]+.

6-chloro-N-((6-chloro-l-methyl-lH-benzo[dlimidazol-2-yl)methvn-2-ethy imidazo[l,2 alpyridine-3-carboxamide (367)

white solid; mp >220^°C ; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.29 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.85 (3H, s), 4.84 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.47 (1H, dd, J = 9.2, 2.0 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.68 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 7.74 (1H, d, J = 2.0 Hz), 8.65 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.26 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 402.0[M+ H]+.

6-chloro-N-((5-chloro-l-methyl-lH-benzo[d1imidazol-2-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazoil^ alpyridine-3-carboxamide (368)

white solid; mp >220°C; H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.28 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.01 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 4.84 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.28 (1H, dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.47 (1H, dd, J = 9.2, 2.0 Hz), 7.59-7.71 (3H, m), 8.66 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.24 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 98.7%, MS (ESI): m/z 401.9[M+ H]+.

6-chloro-N-((6-chlorobenzo [dl oxazol-2-vDmethyl)-2-ethylimidazo [ 1,2-al pyridine-3- carboxamide (369)

white solid; mp = 201.1-201.8 ^°C ; ¹ H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.31 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 3.05 (2H, q, J = 7.2 Hz), 4.84 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.43 (1H, dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.49 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.69 (1H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.71 (1H, d, J = 9.6 Hz), 7.74 (1H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.95 (1H, d, J = 2.0 Hz), 8.68 (1H, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 9.13 (1H, d, J = 1.6 Hz); LCMS: 98.6%, MS (ESI): m/z 389.0[M+ H]+.

7-chloro-2-ethyl-N-((5-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenvnbeiizo[dloxazol-2- yl)methyl)imidazo[l,2-alp\ridine-3-carboxamide (370)

white solid; mp >220^°C ; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.32 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.06 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 4.86 (2H, d, J = 4.4 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz), 7.46 (2H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.69 (1H, dd, J = 8.4, 1.6 Hz), 7.79-7.86 (4H, m), 8.02 (1H, d, J = 1.2 Hz), 8.70 (1H, brs), 9.01 (1H, d, J = 7.6 Hz); LCMS: 98.2%, MS (ESI): m/z 515.1[M+ H]+.

6-chloro-N-( 6-chlorobenzotdlthiazol-2-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (371)

white solid; mp >220^°C ; 1H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):1.33 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.07 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 4.93 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 7.50 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.55 (1H, dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz), 7.70 (1H, dd, J = 9.6, 0.8 Hz), 7.97 (1H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 8.24 (1H, d, J = 2.0 Hz), 8.88 (1H, t, J = 6.0 Hz), 9.15 (1H, dd, J = 2.4, 0.8 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 405.0 [M+ H]+.

2-ethyl-6-fluoro-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenvi)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)imidazoH^- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (372)

yellow amorphous; mp >167.9°C, decomposed; Ή-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 61.40 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.80-1.99 (4H, m), 2.65-2.72 (1H, m), 2.75-2.87 (2H, m), 2.97 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.75-3.85 (2H, m), 4.62 (2H, d, J = 5.2 Hz), 6.03 (1H, brs), 6.99 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.16 (2H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.25-7.32 (5H, m), 7.56 (1H, dd, J = 10.0, 5.2 Hz), 9.46 (1H, dd, J = 5.2, 2.4 Hz); LCMS: 98.7%, MS (ESI): m/z 541.3 [M+ H]+.

2-ethyl-8-fluoro-N-(4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)piperidin-l-yl)benzyl)iinidazoH,2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (373)

white amorphous; mp >177.7^°C , decomposed; Ή-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 61.39 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.83-1.96 (4H, m), 2.63-2.69 (1H, m), 2.70-2.90 (2H, m), 2.97 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.75-3.85 (2H, m), 4.60 (2H, d, J = 5.2 Hz), 6.04 (IH, bis), 6.78-6.84 (1H, m), 6.95-6.99 (3H, m), 7.14 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.23-7.29 (4H, m), 9.18 (IH, dd, J = 6.8, 0.8 Hz); LCMS: 99.5%, MS (ESI): m/z 541.3 [M+ H]+.

7-chloro-2-ethyl-N-((6-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)benzo[dloxazol-2- yl)methv0imidazori,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (374)

white solid; mp >220°C ; Ή-NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.32 (3H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 3.07 (2H, q, J = 7.2 Hz), 4.86 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 7.12 (IH, dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz), 7.46-7.50 (2H, m), 7.69 (IH, dd, J = 8.4, 0.8 Hz), 7.79-7.80 (4H, m), 8.06(1H, d, J = 1.2 Hz ), 8.69 (IH, t, J = 6.0 Hz ), 9.01 (IH, dd, J = 7.6, 0.8 Hz ); LCMS: 99.4%, MS (ESI): m/z 515.2 [M+ H]+.

Nl-((7-chloro-2-ethylimidazofl^-alpyridin-3-yl)methyl)-N4-(l-(4- fluorophenyl)piperidin-4-yl)benzene-l,4-diamine (375)

Ή-NMR (CDCI3, Bruker Avance 400 MHz): δ 1.33 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.50-1.63 (2H, m), 2.13-2.19 (2H, m), 2.72-2.90 (4H, m), 3.30-3.40 (IH, m), 3.47-3.60 (2H, m), 4.47 (2H, s), 6.60-6.70 (4H, m), 6.75 (IH, dd, J = 7.2, 2.0 Hz), 6.87-7.00 (4H, m), 7.56 (IH, dd, J = 2.0, 0.8 Hz), 8.08 (IH, dd, J= 7.6, 0.8 Hz). LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 478.3 [M+H]⁺.

N-((7-chloro-2-ethylimidazo [1 ,2-al pyridin-3-yl)methyl)-4-(4-(4- (trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)piperidin-l-yl)aniIine (376)

1H-NMR (CDC1₃, 400 MHz): 1.34 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 1.85-2.01 (4H, m), 2.56-2.70 (IH, m), 2.70-2.86 (4H, m), 3.34 (IH, s), 3.55-3.65 (2H, m), 4.50 (2H, s), 6.68-6.81 (3H, m), 6.95-7.05 (2H, m), 7.17 (2H, d, J= 8.0 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 7.57 (IH, d, J= 1.6 Hz), 8.06 (IH, d, J= 12 Hz), LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m/z 529.2[M+ H]⁺.

7-chIoro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(5-(4-fluorobenzvn-2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl)benzyl)imidazo[l_<2- alpyridine-3-carboxamide (377)

white amorphous; mp > 96.9°C , decomposed; 1H-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz):1.38 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.95 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.02 (IH, dd, J = 14.4, 6.4 Hz), 3.15 (IH, dd, J = 14.0, 6.0 Hz), 3.70 (IH, dd, J = 8.8, 6.8 Hz), 4.02 (IH, t, J = 8.8 Hz), 4.65 (2H, d, J = 5.6 Hz), 4.82- 4.90 (IH, m), 6.05 (IH, t, J = 2.8 Hz), 6.89 (IH, dd, J = 7.6, 2.4 Hz), 6.99-7.05 (2H, m), 7.21- 7.26 (2H, m), 7.36 (2H, dd, J = 6.8, 2.0 Hz), 7.46 (2H, dd, J = 6.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.58 (IH, dd, J - 2.0, 0.8 Hz), 9.36 (IH, d, J = 0.8 Hz); LCMS: 100%, MS (ESI): m z 507.0 [M+ H]+. 7-chloro-2-ethyl-N-(4-(5-fr4-fluorophenoxy)methyl)-2-oxooxazolidin-3- yl)benzyl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3-carboxamide (378)

white amorphous; mp > 97.10 °C ; Ή-NMR (CDC13, 400 MHz): 1.27 (3H, t, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, q, J = 7.6 Hz), 3.89-3.94 (1H, m), 4.19-4.30 (3H, m), 4.51 (2H, d, J = 6.0 Hz), 5.01-.06 (1H, m), 6.95-7.00 (2H, m), 7.08-7.22 (3H, m), 7.40 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.56 (2H, d, J = 8.8 Hz), 7.85 (1H, s), 8.58 (1H, t, J = 7.2 Hz), 8.97 (1H, dd, J = 7.2, 0.4 Hz); LCMS: 97.1%, MS (ESI): m/z 523.3 [M+ H]+.

N-((6-Chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-aTpyridin-3-yl)methyl)-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)aniline

(379)

White solid; mp = 148.6 - 148.8 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 1.35 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 2.82 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.50 (s, 2H), 6.74 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.90 - 7.01 (m, 6H), 7.15 (dd, J = 2.0, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 396.17

(7-ChIoro-2-ethylimidazo[l_<2-alpyridin-3-yl)(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin- -yl)methanone (380)

Yellow oil; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) 68.40 (dd, 7 = 7.4, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J = 2.0, 0.4 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 7.19 (d, J= 8.4 Hz,2H), 7.04 (m, 3H), 4.70 (m, 1H), 4.10-3.65 (m, 4H), 2.81 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.05 (m,2H), 1.85 (m, 2H), 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz,3H); LRMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺468.

l-^-chloro-l-ethylimidazoH^-alpYridin-S-vn-N-^-^-^-fluorophenvOpiperazin-l- vQbenzyDmethanamine (381)

Colorless oil; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 8.07 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (dd, J= 9.6 , 1.6, Hz 1H), 6.92-7.01 (m, 6H), 7.03 (s, 2H), 3.74 (s, 2H), 3.31-3.35 (m, 4H), 3.24-3.28 (m, 4H), 2.74 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.83 (br s, 1H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 478 (M+H)⁺.

(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-yl^")(3-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyloxy)- piperidin-l-vDmethanone (382)

Yellow oil; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 8.35 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.25 (m, 5H), 4.42 (br s, 2H), 3.99 (br s, 2H), 3.56 (br s, 1H), 3.25 (br s, 2H), 2.77 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.57-2.21 (m, 3H), 1.55 (br s, 1H), 1.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 482 (M+H)⁺.

A^L((6-chIoro-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-fllpyridin-3-yl)methyl)-4'-(trifluoromethoxy)biphenyl-4- amine (383)

Yellow solid; mp=102.0 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) 68.43 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J = 6.4 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 7.50 (m, 3H), 7.31 (m, 3H), 6.81 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 2.87 (q,2H), 1.35 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H); LRMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺446.

(6-Chloro-2-ethylimidazo [ 1 ,2-a] pyridin-3-yl)(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin- -yl)methanone (384)

Yellow solid; mp=80.7 ^°C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) 58.54 (s, IH), 7.56 (d, J = 9.6 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 7.43 (d, J = 9.6 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 7.19 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 7.05 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 6.69 (m, IH), 3.88 (m,2H), 3.35 (m, 2H), 2.81 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.06 (m, 2H), 1.97 (m, 3H), 1.34 (t, J= 4.2 Hz,2H); LRMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺468.

(2-Ethylimidazo[l,2-alpyrimidin-3-vn(4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzvnoxy)piperidin-l- vDmethanone (385)

Colorless oil;'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 8.76 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 2.0 Hz, I H), 8.56 (dd, J = 4.4 Hz, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.37 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 4.4 Hz, I H), 4.57 (s. 2H), 3.90 (brs, 2H), 3.75 - 3.71 (m, I H), 3.50 (brs, 2H), 2.82 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.94 (brs, 2H), 1.75 (brs, 2H), 1.40 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺449. N-((4'-Chloro-H, -biphenvH-4-vnmethyl)-2-ethylimidazoil^-alpyrimidine-3- carboxamide (386)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 184.8 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 8.60 (dd, J= 4.0 Hz, 1.6 Hz,

1H), 8.31 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (brs, 1H), 7.66 - 7.34 (m, 8H), 6.95 - 6.92 (m, 1H), 4.69 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.43 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺391.

(2-Ethylimidazo|l,2-blpyridazin-3-yl)(4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)oxy)piperidin-l- vDmethanone (387)

Yellow oilj'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 8.32 (dd, J= 4.4 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J = 9.2 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.19 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (dd, J= 9.2 Hz, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (s, 2H), 4.14 (brs, 1H), 3.74 - 3.69 (m, 2H), 3.53 (brs, 1H), 3.18 (brs, 1H), 2.89 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.03 - 1.84 (m, 4H), 1.37 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺449.

N-((4'-Chloro-il, -biphenyll-4-yl)methyl)-2-ethylimidazo[l,2-blpyridazine-3- carboxamide (388)

Yellow oil;'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 9.19 (brs, 1H), 8.39 (dd, J = 4.4 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.59 - 7.34 (m, 8H), 7.18 (dd, J = 9.2 Hz, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.80 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.38 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺391.

(2-Ethylimidazo[1.2-alpyrazin-3-vn(4-((4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl)oxy)piperidin-l- vDmethanone (389)

Yellowoil; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 9.07 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (dd, J = 4.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J= 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 3.78 - 3.94 (m, 2H), 3.74 - 3.77 (m, 1H), 3.45 - 3.60 (m, 2H), 2.84 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.80 - 2.00 (m, 2H), 1.39 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H).

(S)-(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo|l,2-a]pyridin-3-vn(3-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyloxy)- pyrrolidin-l-vDmethanone (390)

Yellow oil; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 8.52 (s,l H), 7.51 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.18-7.23 (m, 3H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 4.23 (br s, 1H), 3.40- 4.01 (m, 4H), 2.80 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.16-2.21 (m, 1H), 2.03-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 468 (M+H)⁺.

(R)-(6-chloro-2-ethylimidazoH,2-alpyridin-3-yl)(3-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyloxy)- pyrroIidin-l-yDmethanone (391)

Yellow oil; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); 58.51 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, IH), 7.51 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.32 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.18-7.22 (m, 3H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 4.23 (br s, IH), 3.40-4.01 (m, 4H), 2.71 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.16-2.21 (m, IH), 2.03-2.08 (m, IH), 1.67 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z 468 (M+H)⁺.

N-((6-chloro-2-ethylimidazo[l^-alpyridin-3-yl)methyl)-4-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)piperidin- -yl)aniline (392)

White solid; mp = 159.5 °C ; 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 68.19 (s, IH), 7.52 (d, J = 9.6 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 7.30 (d, J= 2.4 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.00 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.76 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H), 4.50 (s, 2H), 3.62 (d,J = 12 Hz,2H), 2.79 (m, 4H), 2.60 (m, IH), 1.94 (m, 4H), 1.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H) ; LRMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 479.29.

(7-chloro-2-ethylimidazo f 1 ,2-al pyridin-3-yl)(4-(4-

(trifluoromethoxy)benzyloxy)piperidin-l-yl)methanone (393)

Yellow oil; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃); δ 8.34 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, IH), 7.57 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.38 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2Η), 7.21 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.82 (dd, J = 7.2 , 2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (s, 2Η), 3.89 (br s, 2H), 3.73 (septet, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H), 2.77 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.94 (br s, 2H), 1.76 (br s, 2H), 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m z 482 (M+H)⁺.

N-f^-chloro- -ethylimidazofU-alpyridin-S-vnmethyl -H-ftrifluoromethoxy)- phenoxy)aniline (394)

Oil ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 58.18 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J = 9.6 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 7.17 (m, 3H), 6.99 (m, 4H), 6.79 (d,J = 5.6 Hz,2H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 2.86 (q, J = 7.6 Hz 2H), 1.32 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H) ; LRMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺462.35.

N-((2-Ethylimidazofl,2-alpyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l- vnaniline (395)

Yellow solid; mp = 210.7 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 8.51 (dd, J = 4.0 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H),

8.46 (dd, J = 6.8 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.01 - 6.92 (m, 6H), 6.82 (dd, J= 6.8 Hz, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.54 (s, 2H), 3.27 - 3.22 (m, 8H), 2.87 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.38 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺431.

/V-((2-Ethylimidazo[l,2-blpyridazin-3-yl)methyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l- vDanilinc (396)

Pale yellow solid; mp = 192.7 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 8.31 (dd, J= 4.4 Hz, 1.6 Hz,

1H), 7.87 (dd, J= 9.2 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.01 - 6.87 (m, 7H), 6.72 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (s, 2H), 3.25 - 3.16 (m, 8H), 2.89 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺431.

6-chloro-2-ethyl-3-((4-(4-fluorophenyI)piperazin-l-Ynmethyl)imidazoH,2-a1PYridine

£397]

Ivory solid;'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) δ 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.01-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.87 (m, 2H), 3.86 (s. 2H), 3.13 (brs, 4H), 2.89-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.65 (brs, 4H), 1.35 (t, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺373.

N-((2-Ethylimidazo[l_<2-alpyrazin-3-vnmethyl)-4-(4-r4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l- vDanilinc Γ398)

White solid; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃)5 9.04 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (dd, J= 4.8, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J= 4.8 Hz, 1H), 6.92 - 7.01 (m, 6H), 6.73 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.57 (s, 2H), 3.26 - 3.29 (m, 4H), 3.21 - 3.25 (m, 4H), 2.89 (q, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.38 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H). 6-chloro-2-ethyl-3-((4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperaziD-l-yl)phenoxylmethyl)imidazoil,2- al pyridine (399)

White solid; mp = 161.3 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 58.15 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J = 9.6 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 7.16 (d, J= 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (m, 8H), 5.25 (dj= 5.8 Hz,2H), 3.23 (m, 8H), 2.81 (q, J= 7.6 Hz 2H), 1.32 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H) ; LRMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺465.27.

7-chloro-2-ethyl-3-((4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-vnphenoxy)methyl)imidazoil.2- alpyridine (400)

White solid; mp = 167.5 °C ; Ή NMR (400 MHz, CDC1₃) 58.03 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J= 1.6 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 6.91 (m, 8H), 6.80 (d, J= 5.2 Ηζ,ΙΗ), 5.24 (s,2H), 3.25 (m, 8H), 2.79 (q, J = 7.6 Hz 2H), 1.30 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H) ; LRMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺465.34.

N-((2,5-dimethylimidazo[l,2-alpyridin-3-vnmethyl)-4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperidin-l- vDanilinc (401 >

White solid; mp = 228.8°C; H NMR (400 MHz, OMSO-d₆) δ 7.12 - 7.32 (m, 3H), 7.04 - 7.12 (m, 3H), 6.83 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.65 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.59 (d, J= 6.4 Hz, IH), 5.37 (t, J = 4.4 Hz, IH, NH), 4.40 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H), 3.46 - 3.50 (m, 2H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 2.56 - 2.63 (m, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.72 - 1.83 (m, 4H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺429.

A^-((2,5-dimethylimidazo[l,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)methvn-4-f4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-l- vDaniline (402)

White solid; mp = 196.4 °C; Ή NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-i¾) δ 7.29 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, IH), 7.08

- 6.96 (m, 5H), 6.84 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.65 (d, J = 9.2 Hz. 2H), 6.59 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, IH), 5.41 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, IH), 4.40 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.19 - 3.18 (m, 4H), 3.07 - 3.05 (m, 4H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺430.

2-Ethyl-6-fluoro-7Y-(l-(4-(phenylamino)phenyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)imidazo[l,2-alpyridine-3- carboxamide (403)

Pale blue solid; mp = 224.7 ^°C ; ^lH NMR (400 MHz, acetone-d⁶); Two conformational isomer (3:1 ratio) δ 9.34-9.36 &9.19-9.21 (m, IH), 7.96 & 7.23 (brs, IH), 7.81-7.85 & 7.57-7.60 (m, IH), 7.69-7.74 & 7.36-7.41 (m, IH), 7.22 & 6.82 (s, IH), 7.09 (dd, J= 8.0, 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.050 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.861 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.64 (dd, J= 7.6, 7.6 Hz, IH), 6.59 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.82-4.86 (m, IH), 3.63-3.70 (m, IH), 3.48-3.54 (m, IH), 3.34-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.12 & 3.00 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.40 - 2.49 (m, IH), 2.18 - 2.26 (m, IH), 1.27 - 1.36 (m, 3H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 443 (M)⁺. References

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Table 1

Activity range: +++ indicates >69 %, ++ indicates between 40-69 %, + indicates < 40 % Table 1 continued

Activity range: +++ indicates >69 %, ++ indicates between 40-69 %, + indicates < 40 % Table 1 continued

Activity range: +++ indicates >69 %, ++ indicates between 40-69 %, + indicates < 40 % Table 1 continued

Table 1 continued

Activity range: +++ indicates >69 %, ++ indicates between 40-69 %, + indicates < 40 %

Table 2

Activity range: +++ indicates < 1 uM, ++ indicates between 1-20 uM, + indicates > 20 uM Table 3.

Activity range: +++ indicates < 1 uM, ++ indicates between 1-20 uM, + indicates > 20 uM

Table 4.

Log,₀CFU SEM n

127 (50 mgkg) 6.47 0.16 5/5

ΓΝΗ (25 mgkg) 5.0 0.11 5/5

Untreated 7.24 0.17

5/5

Claims

Institut Pasteur Korea I32249PCT Claims

1. A compound having the general formula I:

wherein

n is 0, 1, 2, or 3;

m is 0, 1, 2, or 3;

o is 0, 1, 2, or 3;

W, X, Y and Z are independently selected from CH, N or N-oxide;

4, C=0, C=S,OP(0), P=0, CH₂, or a heteroaryl selected from the group consisting of

V is C=0, O, S, CH₂ or NR⁵;

R is a moiety selected from the group consisting of

m and n being, independently at each occurrence, selected from 0, 1, 2 or 3;

R² is, at each occurrence, independently, selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, Ci-Cio alkyl, C3-Ciocycloalkyl, C₂-Cio alkenyl, C3-C10 cycloalkenyl, C2-C!oalkynyl, Ci-Ci₀haloalkyl, -OH, -OR⁵, Ci-Ci₀ alkoxy, C₃-Ci₀cycloalkoxy, C₃-C|₅cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃- Cscycloalkylalkyl, -CN, -N0₂, -NH₂, -N(R⁵)₂, -C(0)R⁵, -C(0)OR⁵, -C(0)N(R⁵)₂, -P(0)OR⁵, -P(0)0R⁵N(R⁵)₂, -SR⁵, -S(0)R⁵, -S(0)₂R⁵, -S(0)₂N(R⁵)₂, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted;

R³ is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, Ci-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-Ci₀cycloalkyl, d-C₃ haloalkyl, hydroxyl, -OR⁶, -CN, -N0₂, -NH₂, - N(R⁶)C(0)R⁶, -C(0)R⁶, -C(0)OR⁶, -C(0)N(R⁶)_2, -S(0)R⁶, -S(0)₂R⁶, -S(0)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted, or two groups of R are connected to each other to make a five or six membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which is optionally substituted;

R⁴ and R⁵are, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, Ci-Cio alkyl, C₃-Ciocycloalkyl, C₂-C 10 alkenyl, C₃-Cio cycloalkenyl, C₂-Ci₀alkynyl, Ci-Ciohaloalkyl, -OH, -OR⁷,Ci-C 10 alkoxy, C₃-Ciocycloalkoxy, C3-Ci₅cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃- Cscycloalkylalkyl, -NH₂, -N(R⁷)₂, -C(0)R⁷, -C(0)OR⁷, -C(0)N(R⁷)₂, -S(0)R⁷, -S(0)₂R⁷, - S(0)₂N(R⁷)₂, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted;

R⁶ is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, Ci- Cio alkyl, C^Ctocycloalkyl, C₂-Cio alkenyl, C3-C10 cycloalkenyl, C₂-Cioalkynyl, Ci- Cohaloalkyl, hydroxyl, -OR⁸, -C(0)R⁸, -R⁸(R⁸)C(0)R⁸, -C(0)OR⁸, -R⁸(R⁸)C(0)OR⁸, -CN, - N0₂, -NH₂, -N(R⁸)₂,-C(0)N(R⁸)_2,-R⁸(R⁸)C(0)N(R⁸)₂, -S(0)R⁸, -S(0)₂R⁸, -S(0)₂N(R⁸)₂, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted;

R⁷ is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, Ci- C10 alkyl, C₃-Ciocycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C3-C10 cycloalkenyl, C₂-Cioalkynyl, d- Ciohaloalkyl, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted; and

R⁸ is, at each occurrence, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C_\- C₈ alkyl optionally substituted with at least one hydroxyl or halogen; C₃-C₇cycloalkyl, C₂-Cio alkenyl, C₃-Cio cycloalkenyl, C₂-Cioalkynyl, Ci-Ctohaloalkyl, aryl, e.g. phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of an inflammatory disease, e.g. asthma.

2. The compound for use according to claim 1 , wherein said compound has an inhibitory activity on an enzyme involved in an inflammatory pathway(s), preferably on arachidonate 5- lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase, 5-LO, Alox5), at a concentration of said compound between 0.01-30μΜ, particularly preferably having an IC₅o on arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase of less than 1 μΜ and/or having an EC50 of less than 1 μΜ on the production of leukotriene B4 (LTB4) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).

3. The compound for use according to any of claims 1 -2, having one of the formulae 1-403, as shown in Tables 1 -3 and/or Example 4, preferably one of the formulae 58, 70, 85, 86, 100, 103, 1 10, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 130, 143, 157, 161, 164, 174, 175, 181 , 189, 190, 193, 194, 1 7, 207, 208, 209, 21 1 , 217, 219, 223, 224, 225, 227, 228, 231 , 232, 243, 260, 265, 266, 295, 296, 298, 299, 304, 311, 312, 313, 314, 324, 347, 375, 376, 380, 393-396, and 398-403 as shown in Tables 1 and/or 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

4. The compound for use according to any of claims 1-3, having one of the formulae 127, 128, 189, 219, 224, 225, 232, 243, 265, 266, 299, 31 1 , 312, 313, 314, 380, 393-396 and 398-403 as shown in Tables 2 and/or 3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

5. A composition comprising a compound as defined in any of claims 1—4 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, for use in the treatment of an inflammatory disease, e.g. asthma.

6. The compound or composition for use according to any of claims 1-5, wherein said inflammatory disease is asthma or arthritis or dermatitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or inflammation post infection or atherosclerosis or pain.

7. The compound or composition for use according to any of the foregoing claims, wherein said treatment comprises administering a suitable amount of a compound as defined in any of claims 1-4 or of a composition as defined in claim 5 to a patient in need thereof, suffering from an inflammatory disease.

8. A method of treatment of an inflammatory disease, comprising the application of a suitable amount of a compound as defined in any of claims 1-4 or of a composition as defined in claim 5 to a patient in need thereof, suffering from an inflammatory disease.

9. The method of treatment according to claim 8, wherein said inflammatory disease is asthma or arthritis or dermatitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or inflammation post infection or atherosclerosis or pain.

10. The compound or composition for use according to claim 7 or the method of treatment according to any of claims 8-9, wherein said suitable amount is an amount in the range of 0.01 mg/kg body weight to 1 g kg body weight of said patient.

11. A compound that competitively inhibits the specific binding of a compound as defined in any of claims 1-4 to arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase, 5-LO, Alox5).

12. A method of treatment of an inflammatory disease, in particular asthma, atherosclerosis, pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), inflammation post infection, arthritis and/or dermatitis comprising the application of a suitable amount of a compound according to claim 1 1 to a patient in need thereof.

13. The method of treatment according to claim 12, wherein said patient is a patient suffering from an inflammatory disease.