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Definitions

• the present invention relates to a preventive and/or remedy for retinal nerve diseases, which comprise a novel alkyl ether derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient.
• the retina acting as a photoreceptive tissue is located at the inner surface of the wall of eyeball.
• Such retina is broadly divided into sensory retina and retinal pigment epithelium.
• Such sensory retina is divided into 9 layers, and comprises visual cells as first neuron, bipolar cells as second neuron, ganglion cells as third neuron, and other cells ( Hyojun Ganka Gaku, 7 th edition, pp. 103-107, Igaku-Shoin Ltd., 1998).
• retinal diseases are developed depending on the causes of diseases or onset forms.
• a disease affecting the retinal nerve may include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal artery obstruction, retinal venous obstruction, macular degeneration, and retinopathy of prematurity.
• Factors which contribute the cell death of refinal nerve cells, may include apoptosis, neurotoxicity caused by glutamic acid, the absence of a neurotrophic factor, the abnormality of mitochondria, caspase activation, nitric oxide, and autoimmunity ( Atarashii Ganka, 19(7), 903-912, 2002).
• an excitatory neurotransmitter such as glutamic acid
• compounds having antagonistic action to N-methyl-D-aspartic acid have been studied (JP-A-8-506807; Scrip No. 2229, p. 13, 1997; Scrip No. 2307, p. 10, 1998).
• retinal nerve cells various factors are associated with the cell death of retinal nerve cells.
• compounds having antagonistic action to N-methyl-D-aspartic acid compounds useful as remedies for diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal artery obstruction, retinal venous obstruction, macular degeneration, and retinopathy of prematurity, are required.
• an alkyl ether derivative represented by the general formula [1] described below or a salt thereof shows the effect of protecting retinal nerve cells, and thus that it is useful as a preventive and/or remedy for retinal nerve diseases, thereby completing the present invention.
• R 1 and R 2 which may be the same or different, each represent one or more groups selected from a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, arylthio, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, amino, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, carbamoyl or heterocyclic group, a protected or unprotected amino, hydroxyl or carboxyl group, a nitro group and an oxo group;
• R 3 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylamino group or a protected or unprotected amino or hydroxyl group;
• the ring A represents a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring or a benzene ring;
• m and n each represent an integer between 1 and 6; and p represents an integer between 1 and 3.
• halogen atom is used to mean a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, or an iodine atom
• alkyl group is used to mean a linear or branched C 1-12 alkyl group such as a methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, hexyl, heptyl, or octyl group
• the term “lower alkyl group” is used to mean a linear or branched C 1-6 alkyl group such as a methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, or hexyl group
• alkenyl group is used to mean a C 2-12 alkenyl group such as a vinyl, propenyl, buteny
• a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring as the ring A may be a heterocyclic ring containing one or more heteroatoms selected from an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, and a sulfur atom as a heteroatom forming the above ring.
• Examples may include 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic rings such as triazine, pyridazine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridine, furan, thiophene, pyrrole, oxazole, thiazole, imidazole, isoxazole, isothiazole, pyrazole, or pyran.
• Substituents for an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an alkylthio group, an arylthio group, an alkenyl group, an alkenyloxy group, an amino group, an alkylsulfonyl group, an arylsulfonyl group, a carbamoyl group, and a heterocyclic group in R 1 and R 2 , and an alkylamino group in R 3 may include a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, a lower alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, a lower alkylthio group, an arylthio group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkylsulfonyl group, an arylsulfonyl group, an alkylamino group, an amino group that may be protected,
• Protecting groups for a carboxyl group may include all groups that can be used as common protecting groups for a carboxyl group.
• Examples of such a protecting group may include: a lower alkyl group such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, 1,1-dimethylpropyl, butyl, or tert-butyl; an aryl group such as phenyl or naphthyl; an ar lower alkyl group such as benzyl, diphenylmethyl, trityl, 4-nitrobenzyl, 4-methoxybenzyl, or bis(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl; an acyl-lower alkyl group such as acetylmethyl, benzoylmethyl, 4-nitrobenzoylmethyl, 4-bromobenzoylmethyl, or 4-methanesulfonylbenzoylmethyl; an oxygen-containing heterocyclic group such as 2-tetrahydropyranyl or 2-teterahydrofur
• Protecting groups for a hydroxyl group may include all groups that can be used as common protecting groups for a hydroxyl group.
• Examples of such a protecting group may include: alkoxy and alkylthio-carbonyl groups such as benzyloxycarbonyl, 4-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl, 4-bromobenzyloxycarbonyl, 4-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 3,4-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, tert-butoxycarbonyl, 1,1-dimethylpropoxycarbonyl, isopropoxycarbonyl, isobutyloxycarbonyl, diphenylmethoxycarbonyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyl, 2,2,2-tribromoethoxycarbonyl, 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxycarbonyl, 2-(phenylsulfonyl)ethoxycarbonyl, 2-(triphenylphosphonio
• Protecting groups for an amino group may include all groups that can be used as common protecting groups for an amino group.
• Examples of such a protecting group may include: an alkoxycarbonyl group such as methoxycarbonyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyl, 2,2,2-tribromoethoxycarbonyl, 2-trimethylsilylethoxycarbonyl, 1,1-dimethylpropoxycarbonyl, tert-butoxycarbonyl, vinyloxycarbonyl, allyloxycarbonyl, 1-adamantyloxycarbonyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, 4-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl, 2-bromobenzyloxycarbonyl, 4-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 2,4-dichlorobenzyloxycarbonyl, diphenylmethoxycarbonyl, 4-(phenylazo)benzyloxycarbonyl, 2-furfuryloxycarbonyl, or 8-quinolyloxycarbonyl; an acyl group such as (mon
• a salt of the compound represented by the general formula [1] may include salts in commonly known basic groups such as an amino group or acidic groups such as a hydroxyl or carboxyl group.
• salts in basic groups may include: salts with mineral acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, or sulfuric acid; salts with organic carboxylic acids such as formic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, aspartic acid, trichloroacetic acid, or trifluoroacetic acid; and salts with sulfonic acids such as methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, mesitylenesulfonic acid, or naphthalenesulfonic acid.
• mineral acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, or sulfuric acid
• organic carboxylic acids such as formic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, malic acid
• salts in acidic groups may include: salts with alkaline metals such as sodium or potassium; salts with alkaline-earth metals such as calcium or magnesium; ammonium salts; and salts with nitrogen-containing organic bases such as trimethylamine, triethylamine, tributylamine, pyridine, N,N-dimethylaniline, N-methylpiperidine, N-methylmorpholine, diethylamine, dicyclohexylamine, procaine, dibenzylamine, N-benzyl-p-phenethylamine, 1-ephenamine, and N,N′-dibenzylethylenediamine.
• alkaline metals such as sodium or potassium
• salts with alkaline-earth metals such as calcium or magnesium
• ammonium salts and salts with nitrogen-containing organic bases such as trimethylamine, triethylamine, tributylamine, pyridine, N,N-dimethylaniline, N-methylpiperidine, N-methyl
• pharmacologically acceptable salts are preferable.
• the present invention includes all these isomers, and further includes hydrates, solvates, and all crystal forms.
• Preferred examples of the alkyl ether derivative represented by the general formula [1] or a salt thereof of the present invention may be compounds wherein, the following portion: is any one of the following (A), (B), and (C): wherein, preferably, R 1 represents a hydrogen atom; and R 2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkoxy group.
• each of R 1 and R 2 represents a hydrogen atom; R 3 represents a hydroxyl group; m is 2; n is 3; and p is 1, is most preferable.
• the alkyl ether derivative represented by the general formula [1] or a salt thereof can be produced by known methods or by appropriately combining such methods. For example, it can be produced by the following production method.
• R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , A, m, n, and p have the same meanings as defined above;
• R 3a represents a dialkylamino group, a monoalkylamino group that is protected, an amino group that is protected, or a hydroxyl group that may be protected;
• R 3b represents a dialkylamino group, a monoalkylamino group that is protected, an amino group that is protected, or a hydroxyl group that is protected;
• R 3c represents a hydroxyl group that is protected;
• R 3d represents a dialkylamino group, a monoalkylamino group, an amino group, or a hydroxyl group; and each of X 1 , X 2 , and X 3 represents a leaving group.
• Examples of such a leaving group may include a halogen atom, a lower alkylsulfonyloxy group, and an arylsulfonyloxy group.
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the method described in Jikken Kagaku Koza , Vol. 22, The Chemical Society of Japan, pp. 137-173, 1992, (Maruzen), or a method equivalent thereto.
• Examples of the reactive derivative of the compound represented by the general formula [2] may include an acid halide, an acid anhydride, an active amide, and an active ester.
• reaction is preferably carried out in the presence of a condensing agent.
• Examples of such a condensing agent may include: carbodiimides such as N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide; halogenating agents such as thionyl chloride or oxalyl chloride; acid halides such as ethoxycarbonyl chloride; active amidation agents such as carbonyldiimidazole; and azidation agents such as diphenylphosphoric azide.
• carbodiimides such as N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide
• halogenating agents such as thionyl chloride or oxalyl chloride
• acid halides such as ethoxycarbonyl chloride
• active amidation agents such as carbonyldiimidazole
• azidation agents such as diphenylphosphoric azide.
• a condensing agent may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [2] of 1 or greater: 1, and more preferably between 1:1 and 5:1.
• any solvent may be used in this reaction, as long as it does not affect the reaction.
• a solvent may include: water; halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide; esters such as ethyl acetate; ketones such as acetone or methyl ethyl ketone; nitrites such as acetonitrile; and heteroaromatics such as pyridine. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• This reaction can be carried out in the presence of a base.
• Examples of such a base may include organic bases and inorganic bases, such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium hydroxide.
• organic bases and inorganic bases such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium hydroxide.
• Such a base is used to the compound represented by the general formula [2] at a molar ratio of 0.5 or greater: 1, and preferably at a molar ratio between 1:1 and 10:1.
• the compound represented by the general formula [3] is used to the compound represented by the general formula [2] at a molar ratio of 1 or greater 1, and preferably at a molar ratio between 1:1 and 20:1.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between ⁇ 100° C. and 200° C., and preferably between ⁇ 60° C. and 100° C., for 10 minutes to 20 hours.
• the obtained compound represented by the general formula [4] may directly be used in the subsequent reaction without being isolated.
• R 3a in the compound represented by the general formula [4] is a hydroxyl group that is not protected
• the above compound of the general formula [4] is subjected to a common hydroxyl group-protecting reaction, so as to induce it to the compound represented by the general formula [4a].
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the method described in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, pp. 10-118, 1991, Theodora W. Green, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., or a method equivalent thereto.
• Examples of a compound used in such a hydroxyl group-protecting reaction may include: acid anhydrides such as acetic anhydride; acid halides such as benzoyl chloride, pivaloyl chloride, methoxycarbonyl chloride, or ethoxycarbonyl chloride; halides such as methoxymethyl chloride, benzyloxymethyl chloride, benzyl chloride, benzyl bromide, trityl chloride, or triethylsilyl chloride; organic carboxylic acid compounds such as benzoic acid; dialkoxyalkyl compounds such as dimethoxymethane; and noncyclic and cyclic alkoxyvinyl compounds such as 2-methoxypropene or 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran.
• acid anhydrides such as acetic anhydride
• acid halides such as benzoyl chloride, pivaloyl chloride, methoxycarbonyl chloride, or ethoxycarbonyl chlor
• the compound used in a hydroxyl group-protecting reaction is used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [4] of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably between 1:1 and 2:1.
• a hydroxyl group-protecting reaction using an acid anhydride, an acid halide, or a halide is generally carried out in the presence of a base or a dehalogenating agent.
• a base used herein may include organic bases and inorganic bases, such as triethylamine, N,N-diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, or sodium hydride.
• a dehydrogenating agent may include silver compounds such as silver oxide.
• a hydroxyl group-protecting reaction using an organic carboxylic acid compound is carried out in a dehydrating agent.
• a hydroxyl group-protecting reaction using an acid anhydride, a dialkoxyalkyl compound, or a noncyclic or cyclic alkoxyvinyl compound is generally carried out in the presence of an acid catalyst.
• an acid used herein may include: organic sulfonic acids such as p-toluenesulfonic acid; inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid; and Lewis acids such as boron trifluoride, a boron trifluoride-diethyl ether complex, or a boron trifluoride-tetrahydrofuran complex.
• a base, a dehalogenating agent, or a dehydrating agent used in this reaction may be used at a molar ratio to the compound used in the hydroxyl group-protecting reaction of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably between 1:1 and 2:1.
• An acid catalyst may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [4] between 0.001:1 and 10:1, and preferably between 0.01:1 and 1:1.
• any solvent may be used in this reaction, as long as it does not affect the reaction.
• a solvent may include: halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide; esters such as ethyl acetate; ketones such as acetone or methyl ethyl ketone; nitrites such as acetonitrile; and heteroaromatics such as pyridine. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between ⁇ 100° C. and 200° C., and preferably between ⁇ 60° C. and 100° C., for 10 minutes to 30 hours.
• reaction reagent or base used in each of the aforementioned production methods may also be used as a solvent, depending on the properties thereof.
• the obtained compound represented by the general formula [4a] may be used in the subsequent reaction without being isolated.
• This reduction reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the method described in Shin Jikken Kagaku Koza , Vol. 15, [II], The Chemical Society of Japan, pp. 29-244, 1977, (Maruzen), or a method equivalent thereto.
• Any solvent may be used in this reaction, as long as it does not affect the reaction.
• a solvent may include: halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; and alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, or isopropanol. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• Examples of a reducing agent may include: aluminum hydrides such as lithium aluminum hydride; and boron hydrides such as diborane, a borane-tetrahydrofuran complex, a borane-dimethyl sulfide complex, or sodium borohydride.
• aluminum hydrides such as lithium aluminum hydride
• boron hydrides such as diborane, a borane-tetrahydrofuran complex, a borane-dimethyl sulfide complex, or sodium borohydride.
• the reaction is preferably carried out in the presence of Lewis acid such as boron trifluoride, a boron trifluoride-diethyl ether complex, or a boron trifluoride-tetrahydrofuran complex.
• Lewis acid such as boron trifluoride, a boron trifluoride-diethyl ether complex, or a boron trifluoride-tetrahydrofuran complex.
• Such a reducing agent may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [4] or [4a] of 0.2:1 or greater, and preferably between 0.5:1 and 10:1.
• Lewis acid may be used at a molar ratio to such a reducing agent of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably between 4/3:1 and 2:1.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between ⁇ 50° C. and 200° C., and preferably between 0° C. and 110° C., for 10 minutes to 20 hours.
• the compound represented by the general formula [3] is allowed to react with the compound represented by the general formula [5] in the presence or absence of a base, so as to product the compound represented by the general formula [1a].
• any solvent may be used in this reaction, as long as it does not affect the reaction.
• a solvent may include: water; halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; alcohols such as methanol and ethanol; nitrites such as acetonitrile; amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• Examples of a base that is used as necessary may include organic bases and inorganic bases, such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium hydroxide.
• organic bases and inorganic bases such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium hydroxide.
• Such a base may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [5] of 0.5 or greater: 1, and preferably between 1:1 and 20:1.
• reaction may also be carried out in the presence of a catalyst.
• Examples of a catalyst may include potassium iodide and sodium iodide.
• Such a catalyst may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [5] of between 0.01:1 and 10:1, and preferably between 0.1:1 and 1:1.
• the compound represented by the general formula [3] may be used to the compound represented by the general formula [5] at a molar ratio of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably at a molar ratio between 1:1 and 20:1.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between 0° C. and 200° C., and preferably between 20° C. and 150° C., for 10 minutes to 20 hours.
• reaction reagent or base used in each of the aforementioned production methods may also be used as a solvent, depending on the properties thereof.
• the compound represented by the general formula [7] is allowed to react with the compound represented by the general formula [6] in the presence of a base, so as to produce the compound represented by the general formula [1b].
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the methods described in Tetrahedron Letters, Vol. 38, pp. 3251-3254, 1975, and Shin Jikken Kagaku Koza , Vol. 14, [I], The Chemical Society of Japan, pp. 567-611, 1977, (Maruzen), or methods equivalent thereto.
• Examples of a base may include sodium hydride, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and potassium tert-butoxide.
• any solvent may be used in this reaction, as long as it does not affect the reaction.
• a solvent may include: halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide; and water. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• This reaction can be carried out in the presence or absence of a catalyst.
• Examples of a catalyst used herein may include commonly known phase-transfer catalysts of quaternary ammonium salts. Preferred examples may include tetra-n-butyl ammonium hydrogen sulfate and tetra-n-butyl ammonium bromide.
• each of the compound represented by the general formula [7] and a base may be used to the compound represented by the general formula [6] at a molar ratio of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably at a molar ratio between 1:1 and 20:1.
• a catalyst is used to the above compound at a molar ratio between 0.001:1 and 1:1.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between ⁇ 50° C. and 200° C., and preferably between 0° C. and 150° C., for 10 minutes to 20 hours.
• the compound represented by the general formula [9] is allowed to react with the compound represented by the general formula [8] in the presence or absence of a base, so as to produce the compound represented by the general formula [1b].
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the same method as Production method 3.
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the method described in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, pp. 10-118 and 309-405, 1991, Theodora W. Green, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., or a method equivalent thereto.
• This deprotection reaction is carried out, for example, under conditions consisting of hydrolysis and transesterification in the presence of an acid or base, substitution and dissociation reaction in the presence of an acid catalyst, or hydrogenation in the presence of a metal catalyst.
• a base used herein may include inorganic bases such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, or sodium hydride.
• Examples of an acid used herein may include: organic sulfonic acids such as p-toluenesulfonic acid; organic carboxylic acids such as formic acid, acetic acid, or trifluoroacetic acid; inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid; and Lewis acids such as boron trifluoride, a boron trifluoride-diethyl ether complex, or a boron trifluoride-tetrahydrofuran complex.
• Examples of a metal catalyst may include transition metals such as platinum, palladium, palladium carbon, or palladium hydroxide.
• the base used in this reaction may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [1a]or [1b] of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably between 1:1 and 5:1.
• the acid may be used to the compound represented by the general formula [1a]or [1b] at a molar ratio of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably at a molar ratio between 1.1:1 and 100:1.
• the metal catalyst may be used to the compound represented by the general formula [1a]or [1b] at a catalytic amount, and preferably at a weight ratio between 0.01% and 30%.
• any solvent may be used in this reaction, as long as it does not affect the reaction.
• a solvent may include: halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide; esters such as ethyl acetate; ketones such as acetone or methyl ethyl ketone; nitrites such as acetonitrile; alcohols such as methanol or ethanol; organic carboxylic acids such as formic acid or acetic acid; and water. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between ⁇ 100° C. and 200° C., and preferably between ⁇ 60° C. and 120° C., for 10 minutes to 20 hours.
• the base used in each of the aforementioned production methods may also be used as a solvent, depending on the properties thereof.
• the hydroxyl group-protecting reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the method described in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, pp. 10-118, 1991, Theodora W. Green, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., or a method equivalent thereto. This reaction may be carried out by the same method as in Example (1-2).
• the amino group-protecting reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the method described in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, pp. 309-405, 1991, Theodora W. Green, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., or a method equivalent thereto.
• Examples of a compound used in the amino group-protecting reaction may include: acid anhydrides such as acetic anhydride; and acid halides such as acetyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, methanesulfonyl chloride, or tosyl chloride.
• acid anhydrides such as acetic anhydride
• acid halides such as acetyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, methanesulfonyl chloride, or tosyl chloride.
• Such a compound may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [1c] of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably between 1:1 and 2:1.
• This reaction is generally carried out in the presence of a base.
• a base may include organic bases and inorganic bases, such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium hydroxide.
• organic bases and inorganic bases such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium hydroxide.
• Such a base may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [1c] of 0.5 or greater: 1, and preferably between 1:1 and 10:1.
• any solvent may be used in this reaction, as long as it does not affect the reaction.
• a solvent may include: halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide; esters such as ethyl acetate; ketones such as acetone or methyl ethyl ketone; nitrites such as acetonitrile; alcohols such as methanol or ethanol; and water. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between ⁇ 100° C. and 200° C., and preferably between ⁇ 60° C. and 100° C., for 10 minutes to 20 hours.
• an alkylation reaction of an amino group may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the method described in Shin Jikken Kagaku Koza , Vol. 14, [III], The Chemical Society of Japan, pp. 1332-1399, 1977, (Maruzen), or a method equivalent thereto.
• Examples of a compound used in such an alkylation reaction of an amino group may include carbonyl compounds such as formalin, paraformaldehyde, acetaldehyde, or acetone.
• Such a compound may be used at a molar ratio to the compound represented by the general formula [1c] of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably between 1:1 and 5:1.
• This reaction is generally carried out in the presence of a reducing agent.
• a reducing agent may include boron hydrides such as sodium borohydride.
• Such a reducing agent may be used at a molar ratio to a carbonyl compound of 0.5 or greater: 1, and preferably between 1:1 and 10:1.
• Any solvent may be used in this reaction, as long as it does not affect the reaction.
• a solvent may include: water; halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; and alcohols such as methanol or ethanol. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between ⁇ 100° C. and 200° C., and preferably between 0° C. and 100° C., for 10 minutes to 30 hours.
• reaction reagent used in each of the aforementioned production methods may also be used as a solvent, depending on the properties thereof.
• the compounds represented by the general formulas [1a], [1b], [1c], [2] to [9], and [4a] can also be used in the form of salts.
• Examples of such salts are the same as those of the compound represented by the general formula [1].
• isomers for example, optical isomers, geometric isomers, and tautomers
• isomers for example, optical isomers, geometric isomers, and tautomers
• all these isomers can be used.
• hydrates, solvates, and all crystal forms can also be used.
• the compounds represented by the general formulas [1], [1a], [1b], [1c], [2] to [9], and [4a] comprise a hydroxyl group, an amino group, or a carboxyl group, such a hydroxyl group, an amino group, or a carboxyl group has previously been protected with a common protecting group, and after completion of the reaction, such a protecting group can be dissociated by known methods, as necessary.
• alkyl ether derivatives represented by the general formulas [1], [1a], [1b], and [1c], or salts thereof are subjected, for example, to the appropriate combined use of known methods such as an oxidization reaction, a reduction reaction, an alkylation reaction, a halogenation reaction, a sulfonylation reaction, a substitution reaction, a dehydration reaction, and a hydrolysis reaction, so as to induce them to another type of alkyl ether derivative represented by the general formula [1] or a salt thereof.
• alkyl ether derivatives represented by the general formulas [1], [1a], [1b], and [1c], or salts thereof, can be isolated and purified by common methods such as extraction, crystallization, distillation, or chromatography.
• the compound represented by the general formula [2] can be produced by known methods or by appropriately combining such methods, for example, by the following production method A.
• R 1 , R 2 , A, X 3 , m, and n have the same meanings as defined above;
• R 4 represents a cyano group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a dialkylaminocarbonyl group, or a cyclic aminocarbonyl group; and
• X 4 represents a leaving group.
• A-1 The compound represented by the general formula [10] is allowed to react with the compound represented by the general formula [6] in the presence of a base, so as to produce the compound represented by the general formula [11].
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the method described in Shin Jikken Kagaku Koza , Vol. 14, [I], The Chemical Society of Japan, pp. 567-611, 1977, (Maruzen), or a method equivalent thereto.
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the same method as Production method (A-1).
• the compound represented by the general formula [11] is subjected to a common hydrolysis reaction of a nitrile, ester, or amide, so as to produce the compound represented by the general formula [2].
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the methods described in Shin Jikken Kagaku Koza , Vol. 14, [II], The Chemical Society of Japan, pp. 930-950, 1977, (Maruzen), and Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, pp. 152-192, 1981, Theodora W. Green, John Wiley & Sons. Inc., or methods equivalent thereto.
• the compound represented by the general formula [16] is allowed to react with the compound represented by the general formula [6] by the Michael addition reaction in the presence of a base, so as to produce the compound represented by the general formula [11a].
• This reaction may be carried out by known methods, for example, by the methods described in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, Vol. 41, pp. 1659-1663, 1993; Shin Jikken Kagaku Koza , Vol. 14, [I], The Chemical Society of Japan, pp. 585-587, 1977, (Maruzen); and JP-A-3-99038, or methods equivalent thereto.
• the compound represented by the general formula [5] can be produced by known methods or by appropriately combining such methods, for example, by the following production method B.
• R 1 , R 2 , X 1 , A, m, and n have the same meanings as defined above;
• R 4a represents an alkoxycarbonyl group;
• R 5 represents a hydroxyl-protecting group that is stable under basic conditions;
• each of X 5 and X 6 represents a leaving group.
• Examples of a hydroxyl-protecting group that is stable under basic conditions may include: lower alkyl groups such as tert-butyl; lower alkenyl groups such as allyl; ar-lower alkyl groups such as benzyl, 4-methoxybenzyl, 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl, diphenylmethyl, or trityl; oxygen-containing and sulfur-containing heterocyclic groups such as tetrahydrofuryl, tetrahydropyranyl, or tetrahydrothiopyranyl; lower alkoxy-lower alkyl groups such as methoxymethyl, 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl, or 1-methyl-1-methoxyehtyl; and substituted silyl groups such as tert-butyldimethylsilyl or diphenylmethylsilyl.
• lower alkyl groups such as tert-butyl
• lower alkenyl groups such as allyl
• Examples of a solvent used in this reaction may include: halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide; esters such as ethyl acetate; and nitrites such as acetonitrile. These solvents may also be used in combination.
• halogenated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride or chloroform
• ethers such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane
• aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, or xylene
• sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide
• amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide
• esters such as ethyl acetate
• examples of a base used in this reaction as necessary may include organic or inorganic bases, such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium hydride.
• organic or inorganic bases such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), pyridine, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium hydride.
• halogenating agent examples include phosphorus oxychloride, phosphorous oxybromide, phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus pentachloride, carbon tetrabromide-triphenylphosphine, and thionyl chloride.
• Examples of a sulfonylating agent may include methanesulfonyl chloride and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride.
• Such a halogenating agent, sulfonylating agent, or base may be used to the compound represented by the general formula [15] at a molar ratio of 1 or greater: 1, and preferably at a molar ratio between 1:1 and 2:1.
• This reaction may be carried out generally between ⁇ 50° C. and 200° C., and preferably between 0° C. and 50° C., for 10 minutes to 30 hours.
• the compounds represented by the general formulas [2], [2a], [6], [8], [10] to [16], [11a], and [11b] in the production methods A and B comprise a hydroxyl group, an amino group, or a carboxyl group, such a hydroxyl group, an amino group, or a carboxyl group has previously been protected with a common protecting group, and after completion of the reaction, such a protecting group can be dissociated by known methods, as necessary.
• isomers for example, optical isomers, geometric isomers, and tautomers
• isomers for example, optical isomers, geometric isomers, and tautomers
• isomers for example, optical isomers, geometric isomers, and tautomers
• all these isomers can be used.
• hydrates, solvates, and all crystal forms can also be used.
• the compound of the present invention can be formulated into pharmaceutical preparations such as oral agents (a tablet, a capsule, a powder, a granule, a fine granules, a pill, a suspension, an emulsion, a syrup, etc.), injections, or eyedrops, by adding thereto various types of pharmaceutical additives such as an excipient, a binder, a disintegrator, a disintegration inhibitor, an anticaking/antiadhesion agent, a lubricant, an absorption/adsorption carrier, a solvent, an extender, an isotonizing agent, a solubilizer, an emulsifier, a suspending agent, a thickener, a coating agent, an absorbefacient, a gelation/agglutination promoter, a light stabilizer, a preservative, an anti-moisture agent, an emulsion, suspension or dispersion stabilizer, a coloration preventing agent, a deoxidizer/anti
• Oral solid preparations such as a tablet, a powder, or a granule may be prepared according to common methods, using the following pharmaceutical additives for such solid preparations, for example: excipients such as lactose, saccharose, sodium chloride, glucose, starch, calcium carbonate, kaolin, crystalline cellulose, anhydrous dicalcium phosphate, corn starch, or alginic acid; binders such as simple syrup, glucose solution, starch solution, gelatin solution, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, shellac, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, sodium alginate, gum Arabic, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, water, or ethanol; disintegrators such as dry starch, alginic acid, agar powders, starch, partial ⁇ starch, crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone, carboxymethylcellulose, crosslinked carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carboxymethylcellulose calcium, or sodium starch glycolate; disintegration inhibitor
• a tablet may be processed into a tablet coated with a common coating agent, such as a sugar-coated tablet, a gelatin-coated tablet, a gastric coated tablet, an enteric coated tablet, and a water-soluble film coated tablet.
• a common coating agent such as a sugar-coated tablet, a gelatin-coated tablet, a gastric coated tablet, an enteric coated tablet, and a water-soluble film coated tablet.
• a capsule is prepared by mixing the present compound with the aforementioned various types of pharmaceuticals and filling the obtained mixture in a hard gelatin capsule or soft capsule.
• the compound of the present invention may also be formulated into water- or oil-type suspension, solution, syrup, and elixir, by common methods, using the aforementioned various types of additives for liquid preparations, such as a solvent, an extender, an isotonizing agent, a solubilizer, an emulsifier, a suspending agent, or a thickener.
• additives for liquid preparations such as a solvent, an extender, an isotonizing agent, a solubilizer, an emulsifier, a suspending agent, or a thickener.
• An injection may be prepared by common methods, using pharmaceutical additives for liquid preparations including: diluents such as water, ethyl alcohol, Macrogol, propylene glycol, citric acid, acetic acid, phosphoric acid, lactic acid, sodium lactate, sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide; pH adjusters and buffers, such as sodium citrate, sodium acetate, or sodium phosphate; stabilizers such as sodium pyrosulfite, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, thioglycolic acid, or thiolactic acid; isotonizing agents such as common salts, glucose, mannitol, or glycerin; solubilizers such as carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, benzyl benzoate, urethane, ethanolamine, or glycerin; soothing agents such as calcium gluconate, chlorobutanol, glucose, or benzyl alcohol; and local anesthetics.
• An eyedrop may be prepared according to common methods by appropriately mixing the compound of the present invention with preservatives such as chlorobutanol, sodium dehydroacetate, benzalkonium chloride, cetyl pyridinium chloride, phenethyl alcohol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, or benzethonium chloride; buffers such as borax, boric acid, or potassium dihydrogen phosphate; thickeners such as methylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, or chondroitin sulfate; solubilizers such as polysorbate 80 or polyoxyethylene hardened caster oil 60; stabilizers such as edetate sodium or sodium bisulfite; or isotonizing agents such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, or glycerin.
• preservatives such as chlorobutanol, sodium dehydroacetate, benzalkonium chloride, cetyl
• a method for administration of the aforementioned preparations is not particularly limited. It is determined as appropriate, depending on the form of a preparation, the age of a patient, the sex thereof, and the degree of the symptoms of a patient, and other conditions.
• the dosage of the active ingredient of the preparation of the present invention is selected as appropriate, depending on the usage, the age of a patient, the sex thereof, the form of disease, and other conditions.
• the present preparation may be administered at a dosage between 0.1 and 500 mg per adult per day, once or divided over several administrations.
• the present invention will be described in the following test example, production examples, and formulation examples. However, these examples are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
• the mixing ratios of eluents in production examples are all represented by volume ratios.
• the carriers used in column chromatography are B.W. silica gel, BW-127ZH, and FL-100DX (manufactured by Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd.).
• a rat retinal ischemia reperfusion model was prepared by a partially modified method of Steven Roth et al. (Experimental Eye Research, Vol. 65, pp. 771-779, 1997).
• SD rats (SPF, 9-week-old, male, approximately 300 g of body weight) were used. Such rats were anesthetized with halothane (introduction: 4%; retention: 2%; gas composition: 70% air+30% oxygen; gas flow rate: 2 L/min).
• the rat was placed on a fixing plate with the left body side upward.
• the skin located between the external acoustic foramen and the external canthus on the left side was incised, and the skin-incised portion was held with a hook.
• the temporal muscle was burned out with a bipolar coagulator (output: 4.5 W), and it was detached from the cranial bone and the mandibular arch.
• the optic nerve was detached under an operation microscope, and the central retinal blood vessel with the thus obtained optic nerve was tied up with a silk thread to such an extent that the silk thread did not damage the optic nerve, and thereafter, the silk thread was fixed with a vascular clip.
• the incised portion of the rat was closed, and the rat was then placed in a cage without undergoing anesthesia, so that it was allowed to move freely.
• the vascular clip and the silk thread were removed under halothane anesthesia again, so that the blood was allowed to flow again. Thereafter, the incised portion was sutured.
• ofloxacin eye ointment was applied thereto, and the eyelid was sutured in order to prevent the cornea from being dried.
• a test compound dissolved in distilled water was orally administered at an amount of 10 mg/kg to the rat from 2 days after retinal ischemia reperfusion, twice a day, for 14 days.
• distilled water was orally administered to a control group in the same manner described above.
• ERG was measured in accordance with the method of Kawakami et al. ( Gifu - dai Iki , Vol. 48, pp. 166-175, 2000). That is to say, after adaptation to darkness for approximately 1 hour, a mixed solution consisting of 66 mg/kg ketamine hydrochloride and 5 mg/kg xylazine hydrochloride was intramuscularly injected into the muscle of thigh of the rat for anesthesia under red light. Thereafter, the rat was held on brain stereotaxis apparatus, and it was further anesthetized by eyedrop with 0.4% oxybuprocaine hydrochloride. Thereafter, contact lens electrode for ERG was applied thereto.
• a droplet of adjuvant used for application of special contact lens to the cornea was added dropwise to the portion between the electrode and the cornea, so that they were allowed to closely contact with each other.
• a ground electrode was implanted into the skin of the lower extremity.
• a stroboscope stimulation frequency: 0.017 Hz.
• Such a stroboscope was placed at a position of 10 cm from the anterior surface of cornea of the rat. Electric signals generated as a result of the photic stimulation were added together twice and then averaged using reaction adding/histogram analyzing apparatus. The obtained waveform was swept on a memory oscilloscope and then recorded by a thermal array recorder.
• ERG measurement was carried out on each eye. Since ERG was indicated with the population spike of wave (a) and wave (b), the amplitude value of ERG was defined as a value from the bottom of the wave (a) to the vertex of the wave (b). Such ERG measurement was carried out also on a normal control eye of the same individual. ERG of the ischemic eye was evaluated as a ratio to the value of normal control eye. ERG was measured after adaptation to darkness at 2 days after retinal ischemia reperfusion, and at approximately 1 hour after the final administration.
• the ratio of the ERG amplitude value of the ischemic eye to the normal control eye was 35% in the control group, to which distilled water had been administered. In contrast, the same above ratio was 65% in the group, to which 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophene-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-3-azetidinol maleate.
• the mixture was stirred at the same above temperature for 1 hour and then at a room temperature for 1.5 hours. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction mixture, and the pH thereof was adjusted to pH 1.0 by addition of 6 mol/l hydrochloric acid. Thereafter, an organic layer was separated. The organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was distilled away under a reduced pressure, so as to obtain a yellow oil product, 2-(2-(1-benzothiophene-5-yl)ethoxy)-1-(3-hydroxy-1-azetidinyl)-1-ethanone.
• Ethyl acetate was added to the water layer, and the pH of the obtained mixture was adjusted to pH 10 by addition of a 2 mol/l aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, followed by separation of an organic layer.
• the organic layer was successively washed with water and a saturated saline solution, and then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thereafter, the solvent was distilled away under a reduced pressure.
• a light yellow oil product, 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophene-2-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-3-azetidinol hydrochloride was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 4.
• a light yellow oil product, 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophene-4-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-3-azetidinol hydrochloride was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 4.
• Ethyl acetate was added to the water layer, and the pH of the obtained mixture was adjusted to pH 10 by addition of a 2 mol/l aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, followed by separation of an organic layer.
• the organic layer was successively washed with water and a saturated saline solution, and then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thereafter, the solvent was distilled away under a reduced pressure.
• a light yellow oil product, 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophene-3-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-3-azetidinol hydrochloride was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 4.
• the mixture was stirred at the same above temperature for 1 hour and then at a room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction mixture, and an organic layer was separated. The organic layer was successively washed with 1 mol/l hydrochloric acid, then with a 2 mol/l aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, and then with a saturated saline solution. The resultant was then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Subsequently, the solvent was distilled away under a reduced pressure, so as to obtain a light yellow oil product, 2-(2-(1-benzothiophene-6-yl)ethoxy)-1-(3-hydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethanone.
• the precipitated crystals were washed with ethyl acetate and then dried, so as to obtain 0.43 g of an achromatic crystal, 1-(2-(2-(1-benzothiophene-4-yl)ethoxy)ethyl)-3-pyrrolidinol hydrochloride.
• a light yellow oil product, 2-(2-(1-benzothiophene-5-yl)ethoxy)-1-((3S)-3-hydroxy-1-pyrrolidinol))-1-ethanone was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 16(1).
• IR(neat)cm 1 3386, 2940, 1637, 1107, 820, 758
• a light brown crystal, 1-(2-(2-(1-benzothiophene-5-yl)ethoxy)ethyl)-4-piperidinol hydrochloride was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 21.
• a light yellow oil product, 1-(2-(2-(1-benzofuran-5-yl)ethoxy)ethyl)-4-piperidinol hydrochloride was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 39.
• the pH of the obtained mixture was adjusted to pH 1 by addition of 6 mol/l hydrochloric acid, and an organic layer was then separated.
• the organic layer was successively washed with a saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and a saturated saline solution, and then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Subsequently, the solvent was distilled away under a reduced pressure, so as to obtain 1.39 g of an achromatic oil product, 2-(2-(1-benzofuran-5-yl)ethoxy)-1-(3-hydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethanone.
• IR(neat)cm ⁇ 1 3398, 2943, 1637, 1467, 1128, 1030, 771, 741
• IR (neat)cm 1 3386, 2941, 1468, 1261, 1110, 1030, 882, 769, 738
• IR(neat)cm ⁇ 1 3370, 2935, 2874, 1636, 1131, 756, 701
• IR(neat)cm ⁇ 1 3394, 2941, 1637, 1465, 1197, 1131, 1015, 841, 759
• IR (neat)cm ⁇ 1 3386, 2940, 1466, 1430, 1198, 1131, 1015, 837, 762
• IR(neat)cm ⁇ 1 3381, 2944, 1638, 1475, 1201, 1125, 1011, 758
• a light yellow oil product, 1-(3-(2-(1-benzofuran-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-3-pyrrolidinol was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 58.
• a light yellow oil product, 1-(3-(2-(1-benzofuran-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-3-pyrrolidinol hydrochloride was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 39.
• a light yellow oil product, 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophene-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-4-piperidinol was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 58.
• IR (neat)cm ⁇ 1 3270, 2927, 2856, 1320, 1148, 1110, 756
• the crystals were washed with ethyl acetate and then dried, so as to obtain 0.32 g of an achromatic crystal, 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophene-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-pyrrolidinamine dihydrochloride.
• the organic layer was successively washed with water and a saturated saline solution, and then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Subsequently, the solvent was distilled away under a reduced pressure, so as to obtain 6.50 g of a light brown oil mixture consisting of 2-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophene-4-yl)ethoxy)propoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran and 2-(3-chloropropoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran.
• the organic layer was successively washed with water and a saturated saline solution, and then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
• the solvent was then distilled away under a reduced pressure.
• the residue was dissolved in 10.5 ml of a 90% aqueous ethanol solution.
• 0.91 g of sodium hydroxide was added thereto, and the obtained mixture was then heated to reflux for 3 hours.
• water and ethyl acetate were added to the reaction mixture.
• the pH of the obtained mixture was adjusted to pH 1 by addition of 6 mol/l hydrochloric acid, and an organic layer was separated.
• the organic layer was successively washed with water and a saturated saline solution, and then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
• IR (neat)cm ⁇ 1 2939, 1734, 1426, 1252, 1200, 1148, 1094, 1022, 771
• IR (neat)cm ⁇ 1 2978, 2867, 1729, 1368, 1159, 1112, 702
• Component (i) A mixture consisting of 50 mg of 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophene-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)-3-azetidinol maleate (hereinafter referred to as compound A), 20 mg of lactose, 25 mg of corn starch, and 40 mg of Avicel PH101 (manufactured by Asahi Kasei Corp.)
• component (i) was kneaded with a 5% polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 aqueous solution and then dried at 60° C. Thereafter, component (ii) was mixed with the above mixture. The obtained mixture was formulated into a round tablet with a weight of 175 mg and a diameter of 8 mm, thereby obtaining a tablet containing 50 mg of compound A.
• Component (i) A mixture consisting of 50 mg of compound A, 20 mg of lactose, and 53 mg of corn starch
• component (i) was kneaded with a 5% polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 aqueous solution and then dried at 60° C. Thereafter, component (ii) was mixed with the above mixture. 150 mg of the obtained mixture was filled in a size-3 gelatin capsule, so as to obtain a capsule agent.
• the alkyl ether derivative represented by the general formula [1] or a salt thereof shows the effect of protecting retinal nerve cells, and thus it is useful as a preventive and/or remedy for retinal nerve diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal artery obstruction, retinal venous obstruction, macular degeneration, and retinopathy of prematurity.

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