EP3253760A2 - Process for the preparation of baricitinib and an intermediate thereof - Google Patents

Process for the preparation of baricitinib and an intermediate thereof

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EP3253760A2
EP3253760A2 EP16746200.1A EP16746200A EP3253760A2 EP 3253760 A2 EP3253760 A2 EP 3253760A2 EP 16746200 A EP16746200 A EP 16746200A EP 3253760 A2 EP3253760 A2 EP 3253760A2
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azetidin
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Md Abul Kalam AZAD
Gyanendra Pandey
Kaptan Singh
Mohan Prasad
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  • the present invention provides processes for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I and an intermediate of Formula V.
  • the present invention also provides the of the intermediate of Formula V for the preparation of baricitinib.
  • Baricitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It is chemically designated as (ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3 yl ⁇ acetonitrile, having the structure as depicted in Formula I.
  • JK Janus kinase
  • U.S. Patent No. 8,158,616 discloses a process for the preparation of baricitinib comprising the reaction of 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with 4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-yl methyl pivalate of Formula II
  • the present invention provides an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I.
  • the process of the present invention involves the use of an environmentally benign heterogeneous catalyst, such as a zeolite.
  • an environmentally benign heterogeneous catalyst such as a zeolite.
  • the use of a zeolite as a catalyst is beneficial for large scale synthesis, owing to its inexpensive nature, ease of handling, ease of isolation of the product, high reaction yields, and recyclability.
  • the process of the present invention involves the use of ⁇ l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2- dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl ⁇ acetonitrile of Formula V as an intermediate for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I, which makes the entire process unique.
  • a first aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I,
  • a second aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of ⁇ l-(emylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5 etramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l- yl]azetidin-3-yl ⁇ acetonitrile of Formula V,
  • a third aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I,
  • a fourth aspect of the present invention provides a compound of Formula V.
  • a fifth aspect of the present invention provides a compound of Formula V
  • ambient temperature refers to a temperature in the range of about 20°C to about 35°C.
  • zeolite refers to natural or modified aluminosilicates, such as montmorillonite K-10 and montmorillonite KSF.
  • solvents to be used for the processes of the present invention include solvents selected from the group consisting of alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, amides, sulphoxides, water, nitriles, and mixtures thereof.
  • Examples of alcohols include methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, and iso-propanol.
  • hydrocarbons include benzene, toluene, and xylene.
  • Examples of ethers include diethyl ether, ethyl methyl ether, di-isopropyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, and 1,4-dioxane.
  • Examples of chlorinated hydrocarbons include dichloromethane and chloroform.
  • Examples of ketones include acetone, dimethyl ketone, ethyl methyl ketone, and methyl iso-butyl ketone.
  • Examples of amides include N,N-dimethylformamide and N,N- dimethylacetamide.
  • Examples of sulphoxides include dimethyl sulphoxide and diethyl sulphoxide.
  • nitriles include acetonitrile, propionitrile, and benzonitrile.
  • bases to be used for the processes of the present invention include inorganic and organic bases.
  • examples of inorganic bases include alkali and alkaline earth metal hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates.
  • alkali and alkaline earth metal hydroxides include lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and barium hydroxide.
  • alkali and alkaline earth metal carbonates include sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, calcium carbonate, and magnesium carbonate.
  • alkali and alkaline earth metal bicarbonates include sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate.
  • organic bases include ⁇ , ⁇ -diisopropylethylamine, triethylamine, triisopropylamine, N,N-2- trimethyl-2-propanamine, N-methylmorpholine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 2,6-di-tert- butyl-4-dimethylaminopyridine, l,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, and 1,8- diazabicyclo [5.4.0]undec-7-ene .
  • tert-butyl 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine- 1-carboxylate of Formula VI and the 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole of Formula VIII can be prepared by the process disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 8,158,616.
  • the reaction of the tert-butyl 3 -(cyanomethylidene)azetidine- 1-carboxylate of Formula VI with a zeolite and hydrochloric acid to obtain 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII is carried out in a solvent.
  • the solvent is selected from the solvents described hereinbefore.
  • the reaction is carried out between ambient temperature and reflux temperature of the solvent for about 5 hours to about 24 hours.
  • the zeolite used is montmorillonite K-10 and the solvent used is methanol.
  • the solvent and base are selected from the solvents and bases described hereinbefore.
  • the reaction is carried out between ambient temperature and the reflux temperature of the solvent for about 5 hours to about 24 hours.
  • the base used is potassium carbonate and the reaction is carried out at ambient temperature for about 16 hours to about 18 hours.
  • tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) is used.
  • the reaction is carried out between ambient temperature and the reflux temperature of the solvent for about 5 hours to about 24 hours. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reaction is carried out at the reflux temperature of the solvent for about 4 hours to about 6 hours.
  • Aqueous hydrochloric acid (6N, 10 mL) and montmorillonite K-10 (2 g) were added into a reaction vessel at ambient temperature. The contents were stirred for 1 hour, and then filtered under reduced pressure to obtain activated montmorillonite K-10.
  • the activated montmorillonite K-10 was added into another reaction vessel containing tert- butyl 3-(cyanomethylidene)azetidine-l-carboxylate (2 g; Formula VI) and methanol (20 mL) at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was refluxed for about 12 hours to about 15 hours. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered under reduced pressure followed by recovery of methanol under reduced pressure at about 40°C to about 45°C to obtain 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride.
  • N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (4.5 mL) was added into a reaction vessel containing acetonitrile (50 mL) and 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride (1.5 g; Formula VII) at about 0°C to about 10°C. The reaction mixture was stirred for about 10 minutes.
  • Ethanesulfonyl chloride (2.22 g) was added into the reaction mixture at about 0°C to about 5°C over about 5 minutes. The temperature of the reaction mixture was raised to about 20°C to about 25 °C, and then the reaction mixture was stirred for about 16 hours. On completion of the reaction, acetonitrile was recovered from the reaction mixture under reduced pressure at about 40°C to about 45°C to obtain an oily residue. Dichloromethane (50 mL) was added into the residue.
  • 1,4-Dioxane (20 mL) was added into a reaction vessel containing a solution of potassium carbonate (4.5 g) in water (30 mL) at about 20°C to about 25 °C.
  • 2-(l- (Ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile (2 g; Formula II)
  • 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl- l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole (2.30 g; Formula VIII) were added into the reaction mixture at about 20°C to about 25 °C.
  • the reaction mixture was stirred at about 20°C to about 25 °C for about 16 hours to about 18 hours.
  • 1,4- dioxane was recovered from the reaction mixture under reduced pressure at about 45 °C to obtain a residue.
  • Ethyl acetate (20 mL) was added into the residue, and the contents were stirred for about 5 minutes.
  • the organic and aqueous layers were separated.
  • the organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure at about 45 °C to obtain ⁇ l-(ethylsulfonyl)- 3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3- yl ⁇ acetonitrile.
  • 1,4-dioxane was recovered from the reaction mixture under reduced pressure at about 45°C to obtain a residue.
  • Ethyl acetate 50 mL was added into the residue, and then the contents were stirred for about 5 minutes. The organic and aqueous layers were separated. The organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure at about 45°C to obtain baricitinib.

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Abstract

The present invention provides processes for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I and an intermediate of Formula V. The present invention also provides the use of the intermediate of Formula V for the preparation of baricitinib.

Description

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BARICITINIB AND AN
INTERMEDIATE THEREOF
Field of the Invention
The present invention provides processes for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I and an intermediate of Formula V. The present invention also provides the of the intermediate of Formula V for the preparation of baricitinib.
Formula V
Background of the Invention
Baricitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It is chemically designated as (ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3 yl}acetonitrile, having the structure as depicted in Formula I.
Formula I
U.S. Patent No. 8,158,616 discloses a process for the preparation of baricitinib comprising the reaction of 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with 4-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-yl methyl pivalate of Formula
III to provide an intermediate of Formula IV, followed by deprotection of the intermediate of Formula IV to obtain baricitinib of Formula I, as depicted in Scheme I below:
Scheme I
Formula IV
The process disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 8, 158,616 requires a deprotection step in the last stage of the synthesis, which adds to the cost of the overall synthesis.
Thus, there exists a need for an alternate, cost-effective, and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of baricitinib.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention provides an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I. The process of the present invention involves the use of an environmentally benign heterogeneous catalyst, such as a zeolite. The use of a zeolite as a catalyst is beneficial for large scale synthesis, owing to its inexpensive nature, ease of handling, ease of isolation of the product, high reaction yields, and recyclability. Further, the process of the present invention involves the use of { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2- dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V as an intermediate for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I, which makes the entire process unique.
Formula V
A first aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I,
Formula I
comprising the steps of:
i) reacting tert-butyl 3 -(cyanomethylidene)azetidine- 1 -carboxylate of Formula VI
Formula VI
with a zeolite to obtain 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII:
Formula VII ii) reacting the 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII with ethanesulfonyl chloride to obtain 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3- ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II;
Formula II
iii) reacting the 2-( l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl- l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)- lH-pyrazole of Formula VIII
H
Formula VIII
to obtain { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl) lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V; and
Formula V
iv) reacting the { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1.3,2-dioxaborolan-2- yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V with 4-chloro-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine of Formula IX
Formula IX
to obtain baricitinib of Formula I.
A second aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of { l-(emylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5 etramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l- yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V,
Formula V
comprising the steps of:
i) reacting tert-butyl 3 -(cyanomethylidene)azetidine- 1 -carboxylate of Formula VI
Formula VI
with a zeolite to obtain 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII:
Formula VII ii) reacting the 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII with ethanesulfonyl chloride to obtain 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3- ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II; and
Formula II
iii) reacting the 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole of Formula VIII
Formula VIII
to obtain { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl) lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V.
A third aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I,
Formula I
comprising reacting { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)- lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V
Formula V
with 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine of Formula IX
Formula IX
to obtain baricitinib of Formula I.
A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a compound of Formula V.
Formula V
A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a compound of Formula V
Formula V
for the use as an intermediate for the preparation of baricitinib.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Various embodiments and variants of the present invention are described hereinafter.
The term "about," as used herein, refers to any value which lies within the range defined by a number up to ±10% of the value.
The term "ambient temperature," as used herein, refers to a temperature in the range of about 20°C to about 35°C.
The term "zeolite," as used herein, refers to natural or modified aluminosilicates, such as montmorillonite K-10 and montmorillonite KSF.
Examples of solvents to be used for the processes of the present invention include solvents selected from the group consisting of alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, amides, sulphoxides, water, nitriles, and mixtures thereof.
Examples of alcohols include methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, and iso-propanol. Examples of hydrocarbons include benzene, toluene, and xylene. Examples of ethers include diethyl ether, ethyl methyl ether, di-isopropyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, and 1,4-dioxane. Examples of chlorinated hydrocarbons include dichloromethane and chloroform. Examples of ketones include acetone, dimethyl ketone, ethyl methyl ketone, and methyl iso-butyl ketone. Examples of amides include N,N-dimethylformamide and N,N- dimethylacetamide. Examples of sulphoxides include dimethyl sulphoxide and diethyl sulphoxide. Examples of nitriles include acetonitrile, propionitrile, and benzonitrile. Examples of bases to be used for the processes of the present invention include inorganic and organic bases. Examples of inorganic bases include alkali and alkaline earth metal hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates. Examples of alkali and alkaline earth metal hydroxides include lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and barium hydroxide. Examples of alkali and alkaline earth metal carbonates include sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, calcium carbonate, and magnesium carbonate. Examples of alkali and alkaline earth metal bicarbonates include sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate. Examples of organic bases include Ν,Ν-diisopropylethylamine, triethylamine, triisopropylamine, N,N-2- trimethyl-2-propanamine, N-methylmorpholine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, 2,6-di-tert- butyl-4-dimethylaminopyridine, l,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, and 1,8- diazabicyclo [5.4.0]undec-7-ene .
The tert-butyl 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine- 1-carboxylate of Formula VI and the 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole of Formula VIII can be prepared by the process disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 8,158,616.
The 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine of Formula IX is available
commercially.
The reaction of the tert-butyl 3 -(cyanomethylidene)azetidine- 1-carboxylate of Formula VI with a zeolite and hydrochloric acid to obtain 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII is carried out in a solvent. The solvent is selected from the solvents described hereinbefore. The reaction is carried out between ambient temperature and reflux temperature of the solvent for about 5 hours to about 24 hours. In an embodiment of the present invention, the zeolite used is montmorillonite K-10 and the solvent used is methanol.
The reaction of the 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII with ethane sulfonyl chloride to obtain the 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3- ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II can be carried out as per the process described in U.S. Patent No. 8, 158,616.
The reaction of the 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with the 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole of Formula VIII to obtain the { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH- pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V can be carried out in the presence of a base in a solvent. The solvent and base are selected from the solvents and bases described hereinbefore. The reaction is carried out between ambient temperature and the reflux temperature of the solvent for about 5 hours to about 24 hours. In an embodiment of the present invention, the base used is potassium carbonate and the reaction is carried out at ambient temperature for about 16 hours to about 18 hours.
The reaction of the { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2- dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V with the 4- chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine of Formula IX to obtain baricitinib of Formula I can be carried out in the presence of a base in a solvent. The solvent and base are selected from the solvents and bases described hereinbefore. In an embodiment of the present invention, the base used is potassium carbonate. The reaction of the { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3- [4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3- yl}acetonitrile of Formula V with the 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine of Formula IX is initiated by adding a palladium catalyst. Examples of palladium catalysts include tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) and tetrakis(tri(o-tolyl)phosphine)palladium(0). In an embodiment of the present invention, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) is used. The reaction is carried out between ambient temperature and the reflux temperature of the solvent for about 5 hours to about 24 hours. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reaction is carried out at the reflux temperature of the solvent for about 4 hours to about 6 hours.
While the present invention has been described in terms of its specific aspects and embodiments, certain modifications and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.
The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any way.
EXAMPLES
Example 1 : Preparation of 3-(cvanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride (Formula VIP
Aqueous hydrochloric acid (6N, 10 mL) and montmorillonite K-10 (2 g) were added into a reaction vessel at ambient temperature. The contents were stirred for 1 hour, and then filtered under reduced pressure to obtain activated montmorillonite K-10. The activated montmorillonite K-10 was added into another reaction vessel containing tert- butyl 3-(cyanomethylidene)azetidine-l-carboxylate (2 g; Formula VI) and methanol (20 mL) at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was refluxed for about 12 hours to about 15 hours. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered under reduced pressure followed by recovery of methanol under reduced pressure at about 40°C to about 45°C to obtain 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride.
Yield: 75%
Example 2: Preparation of 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile (Formula ID
N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (4.5 mL) was added into a reaction vessel containing acetonitrile (50 mL) and 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride (1.5 g; Formula VII) at about 0°C to about 10°C. The reaction mixture was stirred for about 10 minutes.
Ethanesulfonyl chloride (2.22 g) was added into the reaction mixture at about 0°C to about 5°C over about 5 minutes. The temperature of the reaction mixture was raised to about 20°C to about 25 °C, and then the reaction mixture was stirred for about 16 hours. On completion of the reaction, acetonitrile was recovered from the reaction mixture under reduced pressure at about 40°C to about 45°C to obtain an oily residue. Dichloromethane (50 mL) was added into the residue. The contents were washed with a saturated sodium chloride solution (30 mL), followed by complete recovery of dichloromethane under reduced pressure at about 40°C to obtain 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3- ylidene)acetonitrile .
Yield: 98.59%
Example 3: Preparation of { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4.4.5.5-tetramethyl-1.3.2- dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yllazetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile (Formula V)
1,4-Dioxane (20 mL) was added into a reaction vessel containing a solution of potassium carbonate (4.5 g) in water (30 mL) at about 20°C to about 25 °C. 2-(l- (Ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile (2 g; Formula II) and 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl- l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole (2.30 g; Formula VIII) were added into the reaction mixture at about 20°C to about 25 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred at about 20°C to about 25 °C for about 16 hours to about 18 hours. On completion of the reaction, 1,4- dioxane was recovered from the reaction mixture under reduced pressure at about 45 °C to obtain a residue. Ethyl acetate (20 mL) was added into the residue, and the contents were stirred for about 5 minutes. The organic and aqueous layers were separated. The organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure at about 45 °C to obtain { l-(ethylsulfonyl)- 3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3- yl}acetonitrile.
Yield: 85.78%
Mass: 381.4 [M + H]+
Example 4: Preparation of baricitinib (Formula I)
4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (0.8 g; Formula IX) was added into a reaction vessel containing a solution of potassium carbonate (2.1 g) in water (30 mL) at about 20°C to about 25°C. A solution of { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl- l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile (2.0 g; Formula V) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL) was added into the reaction mixture at about 20°C to about 25 °C, followed by the addition of tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.1 g). The reaction mixture was stirred at about 80°C to about 85°C for about 5 hours. On completion of the reaction, 1,4-dioxane was recovered from the reaction mixture under reduced pressure at about 45°C to obtain a residue. Ethyl acetate (50 mL) was added into the residue, and then the contents were stirred for about 5 minutes. The organic and aqueous layers were separated. The organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure at about 45°C to obtain baricitinib.
Yield: 99.0%

Claims

We claim:
1. A process for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I,
Formula I
comprising the steps of:
i) reacting tert-butyl 3 -(cyanomethylidene)azetidine- 1 -carboxylate of Formula VI
Formula VI
with a zeolite to obtain 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII;
O CN
Formula VII
ii) reacting the 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII with ethanesulfonyl chloride to obtain 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3- ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II;
Formula II iii) reacting the 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole of Formula
Formula VIII
to obtain { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)- lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V; and
Formula V
iv) reacting the { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2- yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V with 4-chloro-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine of Formula IX
Formula IX
to obtain baricitinib of Formula I.
A process for the preparation of { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2- dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V,
Formula V
comprising the steps of:
i) reacting tert-butyl 3 -(cyanomethylidene)azetidine- 1 -carboxylate of Formula VI
Formula VI
with a zeolite to obtain 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII;
Formula VII
ii) reacting the 3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine hydrochloride of Formula VII with ethanesulfonyl chloride to obtain 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3- ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II; and
Formula II
iii) reacting the 2-(l-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole of Formula VIII
Formula VIII
to obtain { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl) lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V.
A process for the preparation of baricitinib of Formula I,
Formula I
comprising reacting { l-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,
2-dioxaborolan-2 yl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V
Formula V
with 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,
3-d]pyrimidine of Formula IX
Formula IX
to obtain baricitinib of Formula I.
4. The process according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reaction of the tert-butyl 3- (cyanomethylidene)azetidine- 1-carboxylate of Formula VI with a zeolite is carried out in a solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, amides, sulphoxides, water, nitriles, and mixtures thereof.
5. The process according to claim 4, wherein the reaction is carried out in methanol.
6. The process according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reaction of the 2-(l- (ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with the 4-(4,4,5,5- tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole of Formula VIII is carried out in the presence of an inorganic or organic base in a solvent.
7. The process according to claim 6, wherein the base is potassium carbonate.
8. The process according to claim 6, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, amides, sulphoxides, water, nitriles, and mixtures thereof.
9. The process according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reaction of the 2-(l- (ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile of Formula II with the 4-(4,4,5,5- tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole of Formula VIII is carried out at ambient temperature to the reflux temperature of the solvent.
10. The process according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the reaction of the { 1- (ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l- yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V with the 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine of Formula IX is carried out in the presence of an inorganic or organic base in a solvent.
11. The process according to claim 10, wherein the base is potassium carbonate.
12. The process according to claim 10, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, amides, sulphoxides, water, nitriles, and mixtures thereof.
13. The process according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the reaction of the { 1- (ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazol-l- yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile of Formula V with the 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine of Formula IX is carried out between ambient temperature and reflux temperature of the solvent.
14. A compound of Formula V .
15. A compound of Formula V
Formula V
for use as an intermediate for the preparation of baricitinib.
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