US20190233465A1 - C7, c12, and c16 substituted neuroactive steroids and their methods of use - Google Patents

C7, c12, and c16 substituted neuroactive steroids and their methods of use Download PDF

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US20190233465A1
US20190233465A1 US16/316,851 US201716316851A US2019233465A1 US 20190233465 A1 US20190233465 A1 US 20190233465A1 US 201716316851 A US201716316851 A US 201716316851A US 2019233465 A1 US2019233465 A1 US 2019233465A1
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  • Brain excitability is defined as the level of arousal of an animal, a continuum that ranges from coma to convulsions, and is regulated by various neurotransmitters.
  • neurotransmitters are responsible for regulating the conductance of ions across neuronal membranes.
  • the neuronal membrane At rest, the neuronal membrane possesses a potential (or membrane voltage) of approximately ⁇ 70 mV, the cell interior being negative with respect to the cell exterior.
  • the potential (voltage) is the result of ion (K + , Na + , Cl ⁇ , organic anions) balance across the neuronal semipermeable membrane.
  • Neurotransmitters are stored in presynaptic vesicles and are released under the influence of neuronal action potentials.
  • an excitatory chemical transmitter such as acetylcholine will cause membrane depolarization, e.g., a change of potential from ⁇ 70 mV to ⁇ 50 mV.
  • membrane depolarization e.g., a change of potential from ⁇ 70 mV to ⁇ 50 mV.
  • This effect is mediated by postsynaptic nicotinic receptors which are stimulated by acetylcholine to increase membrane permeability to Na + ions.
  • the reduced membrane potential stimulates neuronal excitability in the form of a postsynaptic action potential.
  • GABA receptor complex In the case of the GABA receptor complex (GRC), the effect on brain excitability is mediated by GABA, a neurotransmitter. GABA has a profound influence on overall brain excitability because up to 40% of the neurons in the brain utilize GABA as a neurotransmitter. GABA regulates the excitability of individual neurons by regulating the conductance of chloride ions across the neuronal membrane. GABA interacts with its recognition site on the GRC to facilitate the flow of chloride ions down an electrochemical gradient of the GRC into the cell. An intracellular increase in the levels of this anion causes hyperpolarization of the transmembrane potential, rendering the neuron less susceptible to excitatory inputs, i.e., reduced neuron excitability. In other words, the higher the chloride ion concentration in the neuron, the lower the brain excitability and level of arousal.
  • GRC is responsible for the mediation of anxiety, seizure activity, and sedation.
  • GABA and drugs that act like GABA or facilitate the effects of GABA e.g., the therapeutically useful barbiturates and benzodiazepines (BZs), such as Valium®
  • BZs benzodiazepines
  • Valium® the therapeutically useful barbiturates and benzodiazepines
  • the GRC contains at least one distinct site for interaction with neuroactive steroids. See, e.g., Lan, N. C. et al., Neurochem. Res . (1991) 16:347-356.
  • Neuroactive steroids can occur endogenously.
  • the most potent endogenous neuroactive steroids are 3 ⁇ -hydroxy-5-reduced pregnan-20-one and 3 ⁇ 21-dihydroxy-5-reduced pregnan-20-one, metabolites of hormonal steroids progesterone and deoxycorticosterone, respectively.
  • the ability of these steroid metabolites to alter brain excitability was recognized in 1986 (Majewska, M. D. et al., Science 232:1004-1007 (1986); Harrison, N. L. et al., J Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 241:346-353 (1987)).
  • New and improved neuroactive steroids are needed that act as modulating agents for brain excitability, as well as agents for the prevention and treatment of CNS-related diseases.
  • the compounds, compositions, and methods described herein are directed toward this end.
  • GABA modulators act, in certain embodiments, as GABA modulators, e.g., effecting the GABA A receptor in either a positive or negative manner.
  • modulators of the excitability of the central nervous system (CNS) as mediated by their ability to modulate GABA A receptor, such compounds are expected to have CNS-activity.
  • a CNS-related disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound as described herein, e.g., a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (V), or a compound of Formula (IX).
  • the CNS-related disorder is selected from the group consisting of a sleep disorder, a mood disorder, a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, a convulsive disorder, a disorder of memory and/or cognition, a movement disorder, a personality disorder, autism spectrum disorder, pain, traumatic brain injury, a vascular disease, a substance abuse disorder and/or withdrawal syndrome, and tinnitus.
  • the compound is administered orally, subcutaneously, intravenously, or intramuscularly.
  • the compound is administered chronically.
  • the compound is administered continuously, e.g., by continuous intravenous infusion.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR A1 , —SR A1 , —N(R A1 ) 2 , —NHC( ⁇ O)R A1 , —NHC( ⁇ O)OR A1 , —S( ⁇ O)R A2 , —SO 2 R A2 , or —S( ⁇ O) 2 OR A1 , wherein each instance of R A1 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom, a sulfur protecting group when attached to a sulfur atom,
  • R 3 is alkyl
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (I-a) or (I-b):
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen; In some embodiments, R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b are all hydrogen. In some embodiments, each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, or —OH; In some embodiments, R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl or —CH 3 ).
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (II-a) or (II-b):
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (II-c) or (II-d):
  • R 19 is —CH 3 .
  • R 7 is alkyl (e.g., unsubstituted alkyl or —CH 2 OR A1 ) or —OR A1 .
  • R 7 is —CH 3 , —CH 2 CH 3 , —OH, —OCH 3 , or —CH 2 OCH 3 .
  • R 17 is —OCH 3 , —CN, or —C(O)CH 3 .
  • R 7 is —C(O)CH 2 R C1 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R B1 .
  • R 17 is alkoxy, cyano, or —C(O)R B1 .
  • R B1 is pyrazolyl (e.g., a cyano-substituted pyrazolyl).
  • R B1 is tetrazolyl (e.g., a methyl-substituted tetrazolyl).
  • R B1 is a bicyclic heteroaryl (e.g., a methoxy-substituted bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • R B1 is
  • R B1 is
  • R 6 is halogen. In some embodiments, R is fluorine.
  • each of R 11a and R 11b is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. C 1 -C 6 alkoxyhalo), or —OH. In some embodiments, R 11a and R 11b together form oxo. In some embodiments, R 17 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. —OCH 3 ), cyano, or nitro. In some embodiments, R 19 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 2 OR X , wherein R X is hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, or C 1 -C 6 alkoxy).
  • C 1 -C 6 alkyl e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl
  • C 1 -C 6 alkoxy e.g. C 1 -C 6 alkoxyhalo
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (III-a) or (III-b):
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (IV-a) or (IV-b):
  • A is a 5-10-membered ring.
  • A is a fused bicyclic ring.
  • A is monocyclic heteroaryl or bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR A1 , —SR A1 , —N(R A1 ) 2 , —NHC( ⁇ O)R A1 , —NHC( ⁇ O)OR A1 , —S( ⁇ O)R A2 , —SO 2 R A2 , or —S( ⁇ O) 2 OR A1 , wherein each instance of R A1 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom, a sulfur protecting group when attached to a sulfur atom,
  • R 3 is alkyl
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (V-a) or (V-b):
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen. In some embodiments, R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b are all hydrogen.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, or —OH.
  • R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl or —CH 3 ).
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (VI-a) or (VI-b):
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (VI-c) or (VI-d):
  • R 19 is —CH 3 .
  • R 12 is —OR A1 .
  • R 12 is —CH 3 , —CH 2 CH 3 , —OH, —OCH 3 , or —CH 2 OCH 3 .
  • R 17 is —OCH 3 , —CN, or —C(O)CH 3 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R C1 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R B1 .
  • R 17 is alkoxy, cyano, or —C(O)R B1 .
  • R B1 is pyrazolyl (e.g., a cyano-substituted pyrazolyl). In some embodiments, R B1 is tetrazolyl (e.g., a methyl-substituted tetrazolyl). In some embodiments, R B1 is a bicyclic heteroaryl (e.g., a methoxy-substituted bicyclic heteroaryl. In some embodiments, R B1 is
  • R B1 is
  • R 6 is halogen. In some embodiments, R 6 is fluorine.
  • each of R 11a and R 11b is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkoxy), or —OH.
  • R 11a and R 11b together form oxo.
  • R 17 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. —OCH 3 ) or cyano.
  • R 19 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g.
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (VII-a) or (VII-b):
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (VIII-a) or (VIII-b):
  • each R b is independently hydrogen, halogen, or C 1 -C 6 alkyl; and each R c is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 3 or C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, cyano, or —OH.
  • A is a 5-10-membered ring. In some embodiments, A is a fused bicyclic ring. In some embodiments, A is monocyclic heteroaryl or bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR A1 , —SR A1 , —N(R A1 ) 2 , —NHC( ⁇ O)R A1 , —NHC( ⁇ O)OR A1 , —S( ⁇ O)R A2 , —SO 2 R A2 , or —S( ⁇ O) 2 OR A1 , wherein each instance of R A1 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom, a sulfur protecting group when attached to a sulfur atom,
  • R 3 is alkyl
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (IX-a) or (IX-b):
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen.
  • R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b are all hydrogen.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, or —OH.
  • R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl or —CH 3 ).
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (X-a) or (X-b):
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (X-c) or (X-d):
  • R 19 is —CH 3 .
  • R 16 is alkyl or —OR A1 .
  • R 16 is —CH 3 , —CH 2 CH 3 , —OH, —OCH 3 , or —CH(CH 3 ) 2 .
  • R 17 is —OCH 3 , —CN, or —C(O)CH 3 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R C1 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R B1 .
  • R 17 is alkoxy, cyano, or —C(O)R B1 .
  • R B1 is pyrazolyl (e.g., a cyano-substituted pyrazolyl). In some embodiments, R B1 is tetrazolyl (e.g., a methyl-substituted tetrazolyl). In some embodiments, R B1 is a bicyclic heteroaryl (e.g., a methoxy-substituted bicyclic heteroaryl. In some embodiments, R B1 is
  • R B1 is
  • R 6 is halogen. In some embodiments, R 6 is fluorine.
  • each of R 11a and R 11b is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkoxy), or —OH. In some embodiments, R 11a and R 11b together form oxo.
  • R 17 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. —OCH 3 ), cyano, or nitro.
  • R 19 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 2 OR X , wherein R X is hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy).
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (X-a) or (X-b):
  • R a is hydrogen, halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 3 ), or —OH.
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (XI-a) or (XI-b):
  • each R b is independently hydrogen, halogen, or C 1 -C 6 alkyl
  • each R c is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 3 or C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, cyano, or —OH.
  • A is a 5-10-membered ring. In some embodiments, A is a fused bicyclic ring. In some embodiments, A is monocyclic heteroaryl or bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)) and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • a method of inducing sedation and/or anesthesia in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a method of administering an effective amount of a compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition of a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • the subject experiences sedation and/or anesthesia within two hours of administration e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • the compound is administered by intravenous administration.
  • the compound is administered chronically.
  • the subject is a mammal. In some embodiments, the subject is a human.
  • the compound is administered in combination with another therapeutic agent.
  • a method for treating seizure in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX).
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX).
  • a method for treating epilepsy or status epilepticus in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)).
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a method for treating a neuroendocrine disorder or dysfunction in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)).
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a method for treating a neurodegenerative disease or disorder in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)).
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a method for treating a movement disorder or tremor in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)).
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a method for treating a mood disorder or anxiety disorder in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)).
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a method for treating disorders related to GABA function in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)).
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • kits comprising a solid composition comprising a compound described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)) and a sterile diluent.
  • a compound described herein e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a sterile diluent e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)
  • a CNS-related disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound as described herein (e.g., a compound of the Formula (I), Formula (V), or Formula (IX)).
  • the CNS-related disorder is selected from the group consisting of a sleep disorder, a mood disorder, a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, a convulsive disorder, a disorder of memory and/or cognition, a movement disorder, a personality disorder, autism spectrum disorder, pain, traumatic brain injury, a vascular disease, a substance abuse disorder and/or withdrawal syndrome, and tinnitus.
  • the compound is administered orally, subcutaneously, intravenously, or intramuscularly.
  • the compound is administered chronically.
  • the compound is administered continuously, e.g., by continuous intravenous infusion.
  • the subject is a subject with Rett syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, or Angelman syndrome.
  • Isomers e.g., stereoisomers
  • HPLC high pressure liquid chromatography
  • SFC supercritical fluid chromatography
  • preferred isomers can be prepared by asymmetric syntheses. See, for example, Jacques et al., Enantiomers, Racemates and Resolutions (Wiley Interscience, New York, 1981); Wilen et al., Tetrahedron 33:2725 (1977); Eliel, Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds (McGraw-Hill, N Y, 1962); and Wilen, Tables of Resolving Agents and Optical Resolutions p. 268 (E. L. Eliel, Ed., Univ. of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, Ind. 1972).
  • the invention additionally encompasses compounds described herein as individual isomers substantially free of other isomers, and alternatively, as mixtures of various isomers.
  • the absolute configuration of an asymmetric center can be determined using methods known to one skilled in the art.
  • the absolute configuration of an asymmetric center in a compound can be elucidated from the X-ray single-crystal structure of the compound.
  • the absolute configuration of an asymmetric center elucidated by the X-ray crystal structure of a compound can be used to infer the absolute configuration of a corresponding asymmetric center in another compound obtained from the same or similar synthetic methodologies.
  • absolute configuration of an asymmetric center can be determined using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, e.g., through nuclear Overhauser effect (NOE) experiments.
  • NMR nuclear magnetic resonance
  • NOE nuclear Overhauser effect
  • a pure enantiomeric compound is substantially free from other enantiomers or stereoisomers of the compound (i.e., in enantiomeric excess).
  • an “S” form of the compound is substantially free from the “R” form of the compound and is, thus, in enantiomeric excess of the “R” form.
  • enantiomerically pure or “pure enantiomer” denotes that the compound comprises more than 75% by weight, more than 80% by weight, more than 85% by weight, more than 90% by weight, more than 91% by weight, more than 92% by weight, more than 93% by weight, more than 94% by weight, more than 95% by weight, more than 96% by weight, more than 97% by weight, more than 98% by weight, more than 98.5% by weight, more than 99% by weight, more than 99.2% by weight, more than 99.5% by weight, more than 99.6% by weight, more than 99.7% by weight, more than 99.8% by weight or more than 99.9% by weight, of the enantiomer.
  • the weights are based upon total weight of all enantiomers or stereoisomers of the compound.
  • an enantiomerically pure compound can be present with other active or inactive ingredients.
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprising enantiomerically pure R-compound can comprise, for example, about 90% excipient and about 10% enantiomerically pure R-compound.
  • the enantiomerically pure R-compound in such compositions can, for example, comprise, at least about 95% by weight R-compound and at most about 5% by weight S-compound, by total weight of the compound.
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprising enantiomerically pure S-compound can comprise, for example, about 90% excipient and about 10% enantiomerically pure S-compound.
  • the enantiomerically pure S-compound in such compositions can, for example, comprise, at least about 95% by weight S-compound and at most about 5% by weight R-compound, by total weight of the compound.
  • the active ingredient can be formulated with little or no excipient or carrier.
  • analogue means one analogue or more than one analogue.
  • C 1-6 alkyl is intended to encompass, C 1 , C 2 , C 3 , C 4 , C 5 , C 6 , C 1-6 , C 1-5 , C 1-4 , C 1-3 , C 1-2 , C 2-6 , C 2-5 , C 2-4 , C 2-3 , C 3-6 , C 3-5 , C 3-4 , C 4-5 , C 4-5 , and C 5-6 alkyl.
  • Alkyl refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branched saturated hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms (“C 1-20 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 12 carbon atoms (“C 1-12 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 8 carbon atoms (“C 1-8 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 1-6 alkyl”, also referred to herein as “lower alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 5 carbon atoms (“C 1-5 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 4 carbon atoms (“C 1-4 alkyl”).
  • an alkyl group has 1 to 3 carbon atoms (“C 1-3 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 2 carbon atoms (“C 1-2 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 carbon atom (“C 1 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 2-6 alkyl”).
  • C 1-6 alkyl groups include methyl (C 1 ), ethyl (C 2 ), n-propyl (C 3 ), isopropyl (C 3 ), n-butyl (C 4 ), tert-butyl (C 4 ), sec-butyl (C 4 ), iso-butyl (C 4 ), n-pentyl (C 5 ), 3-pentanyl (C 5 ), amyl (C 5 ), neopentyl (C 5 ), 3-methyl-2-butanyl (C 5 ), tertiary amyl (C 5 ), and n-hexyl (C 6 ).
  • alkyl groups include n-heptyl (C 7 ), n-octyl (C 8 ) and the like.
  • each instance of an alkyl group is independently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted alkyl”) or substituted (a “substituted alkyl”) with one or more substituents; e.g., for instance from 1 to 5 substituents, 1 to 3 substituents, or 1 substituent.
  • the alkyl group is unsubstituted C 1-10 alkyl (e.g., —CH 3 ).
  • the alkyl group is substituted C 1-10 alkyl.
  • Alkenyl refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, one or more carbon-carbon double bonds, and no triple bonds (“C 2 2 0 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 10 carbon atoms (“C 2-10 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 8 carbon atoms (“C 2-8 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 2-6 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms (“C 2-5 alkenyl”).
  • an alkenyl group has 2 to 4 carbon atoms (“C 2-4 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 3 carbon atoms (“C 2-3 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 carbon atoms (“C 2 alkenyl”).
  • the one or more carbon carbon double bonds can be internal (such as in 2-butenyl) or terminal (such as in 1-butenyl). Examples of C 2-4 alkenyl groups include ethenyl (C 2 ), 1-propenyl (C 3 ), 2-propenyl (C 3 ), 1-butenyl (C 4 ), 2-butenyl (C 4 ), butadienyl (C 4 ), and the like.
  • C 2-6 alkenyl groups include the aforementioned C 2-4 alkenyl groups as well as pentenyl (C 5 ), pentadienyl (C 5 ), hexenyl (C 6 ), and the like. Additional examples of alkenyl include heptenyl (C 7 ), octenyl (C 8 ), octatrienyl (C 8 ), and the like.
  • each instance of an alkenyl group is independently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted alkenyl”) or substituted (a “substituted alkenyl”) with one or more substituents e.g., for instance from 1 to 5 substituents, 1 to 3 substituents, or 1 substituent.
  • the alkenyl group is unsubstituted C 2-10 alkenyl.
  • the alkenyl group is substituted C 2-10 alkenyl.
  • Alkynyl refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds, and optionally one or more double bonds (“C 2-20 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 10 carbon atoms (“C 2-10 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 8 carbon atoms (“C 2-8 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 2-6 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms (“C 2-5 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 4 carbon atoms (“C 2-4 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 3 carbon atoms (“C 2-3 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 carbon atoms (“C 2 alkynyl”).
  • the one or more carbon carbon triple bonds can be internal (such as in 2-butynyl) or terminal (such as in 1-butynyl).
  • Examples of C 2-4 alkynyl groups include, without limitation, ethynyl (C 2 ), 1-propynyl (C 3 ), 2-propynyl (C 3 ), 1-butynyl (C 4 ), 2-butynyl (C 4 ), and the like.
  • C 2-6 alkenyl groups include the aforementioned C 2-4 alkynyl groups as well as pentynyl (C 5 ), hexynyl (C 6 ), and the like. Additional examples of alkynyl include heptynyl (C 7 ), octynyl (C 8 ), and the like.
  • each instance of an alkynyl group is independently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted alkynyl”) or substituted (a “substituted alkynyl”) with one or more substituents; e.g., for instance from 1 to 5 substituents, 1 to 3 substituents, or 1 substituent.
  • the alkynyl group is unsubstituted C 2-10 alkynyl.
  • the alkynyl group is substituted C 2-10 alkynyl.
  • Aryl refers to a radical of a monocyclic or polycyclic (e.g., bicyclic or tricyclic) 4n+2 aromatic ring system (e.g., having 6, 10, or 14 ⁇ electrons shared in a cyclic array) having 6-14 ring carbon atoms and zero heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system (“C 6-14 aryl”).
  • an aryl group has six ring carbon atoms (“C 6 aryl”; e.g., phenyl).
  • an aryl group has ten ring carbon atoms (“C 10 aryl”; e.g., naphthyl such as 1-naphthyl and 2-naphthyl).
  • an aryl group has fourteen ring carbon atoms (“C 14 aryl”; e.g., anthracyl).
  • Aryl also includes ring systems wherein the aryl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl groups wherein the radical or point of attachment is on the aryl ring, and in such instances, the number of carbon atoms continue to designate the number of carbon atoms in the aryl ring system.
  • Aryl groups include, but are not limited to, phenyl, naphthyl, indenyl, and tetrahydronaphthyl.
  • each instance of an aryl group is independently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted aryl”) or substituted (a “substituted aryl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the aryl group is unsubstituted C 6-14 aryl.
  • the aryl group is substituted C 6-14 aryl.
  • R 56 and R 57 may be hydrogen and at least one of R 56 and R 57 is each independently selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 1 -C 8 haloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, alkanoyl, C 1 -C 8 alkoxy, heteroaryloxy, alkylamino, acylamino, heteroarylamino, NR 58 COR 59 , NR 58 SOR 59 NR 58 SO 2 R 59 , COOalkyl, COOaryl, CONR 58 R 59 , CONR 58 OR 59 , NR 58 R 59 , SO 2 NR 58 R 59 , S-alkyl, SOalkyl, SO 2 alkyl, Saryl, SOaryl, SO 2 aryl; or R 56 and R 57 may be joined to form a cyclic ring (saturated or unsaturated) from 5 to 8 atoms, optionally containing one or more heteroatoms
  • R 60 and R 61 are independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, substituted C 6 -C 10 aryl, 5-10 membered heteroaryl, or substituted 5-10 membered heteroaryl.
  • aryl groups having a fused heterocyclyl group include the following:
  • each W is selected from C(R 66 ) 2 , NR 66 , O, and S; and each Y is selected from carbonyl, NR 66 , O and S; and R 66 is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, and 5-10 membered heteroaryl.
  • Halo or “halogen,” independently or as part of another substituent, mean, unless otherwise stated, a fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), or iodine (I) atom.
  • halide by itself or as part of another substituent, refers to a fluoride, chloride, bromide, or iodide atom. In certain embodiments, the halo group is either fluorine or chlorine.
  • Haloalkyl and haloalkoxy can include alkyl and alkoxy structures that are substituted with one or more halo groups or with combinations thereof.
  • fluoroalkyl and fluoroalkoxy include haloalkyl and haloalkoxy groups, respectively, in which the halo is fluorine.
  • Haldroxy or “hydroxyl,” independently or as part of another substituent, mean, unless otherwise stated, a —OH group.
  • Hydroxyalkyl or “hydroxylalkyl” can include alkyl structures that are substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups.
  • Heteroaryl refers to a radical of a 5-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic 4n+2 aromatic ring system (e.g., having 6 or 10 ⁇ electrons shared in a cyclic array) having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur (“5-10 membered heteroaryl”).
  • heteroaryl groups that contain one or more nitrogen atoms, the point of attachment can be a carbon or nitrogen atom, as valency permits.
  • Heteroaryl bicyclic ring systems can include one or more heteroatoms in one or both rings.
  • Heteroaryl includes ring systems wherein the heteroaryl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl groups wherein the point of attachment is on the heteroaryl ring, and in such instances, the number of ring members continue to designate the number of ring members in the heteroaryl ring system. “Heteroaryl” also includes ring systems wherein the heteroaryl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more aryl groups wherein the point of attachment is either on the aryl or heteroaryl ring, and in such instances, the number of ring members designates the number of ring members in the fused (aryl/heteroaryl) ring system.
  • Bicyclic heteroaryl groups wherein one ring does not contain a heteroatom e.g., indolyl, quinolinyl, carbazolyl, and the like
  • the point of attachment can be on either ring, i.e., either the ring bearing a heteroatom (e.g., 2-indolyl) or the ring that does not contain a heteroatom (e.g., 5-indolyl).
  • a heteroaryl group is a 5-10 membered aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-10 membered heteroaryl”).
  • a heteroaryl group is a 5-8 membered aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-8 membered heteroaryl”).
  • a heteroaryl group is a 5-6 membered aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-6 membered heteroaryl”).
  • the 5-6 membered heteroaryl has 1-3 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • the 5-6 membered heteroaryl has 1-2 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • the 5-6 membered heteroaryl has 1 ring heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • each instance of a heteroaryl group is independently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted heteroaryl”) or substituted (a “substituted heteroaryl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the heteroaryl group is unsubstituted 5-14 membered heteroaryl. In certain embodiments, the heteroaryl group is substituted 5-14 membered heteroaryl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, pyrrolyl, furanyl and thiophenyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing two heteroatoms include, without limitation, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, and isothiazolyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing three heteroatoms include, without limitation, triazolyl, oxadiazolyl, and thiadiazolyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing four heteroatoms include, without limitation, tetrazolyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heteroaryl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, pyridinyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heteroaryl groups containing two heteroatoms include, without limitation, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, and pyrazinyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heteroaryl groups containing three or four heteroatoms include, without limitation, triazinyl and tetrazinyl, respectively.
  • Exemplary 7-membered heteroaryl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, azepinyl, oxepinyl, and thiepinyl.
  • Exemplary 5,6-bicyclic heteroaryl groups include, without limitation, indolyl, isoindolyl, indazolyl, benzotriazolyl, benzothiophenyl, isobenzothiophenyl, benzofuranyl, benzoisofuranyl, benzimidazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzisoxazolyl, benzoxadiazolyl, benzthiazolyl, benzisothiazolyl, benzthiadiazolyl, indolizinyl, and purinyl.
  • Exemplary 6,6-bicyclic heteroaryl groups include, without limitation, naphthyridinyl, pteridinyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, quinoxalinyl, phthalazinyl, and quinazolinyl.
  • each Y is selected from carbonyl, N, NR 65 , O, and S; and R 65 is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, and 5-10 membered heteroaryl.
  • Carbocyclyl or “carbocyclic” refers to a radical of a nonaromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group having from 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-10 carbocyclyl”) and zero heteroatoms in the nonaromatic ring system.
  • a carbocyclyl group has 3 to 8 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-8 carbocyclyl”).
  • a carbocyclyl group has 3 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-6 carbocyclyl”).
  • a carbocyclyl group has 3 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-6 carbocyclyl”).
  • a carbocyclyl group has 5 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 5-10 carbocyclyl”).
  • Exemplary C 3-6 carbocyclyl groups include, without limitation, cyclopropyl (C 3 ), cyclopropenyl (C 3 ), cyclobutyl (C 4 ), cyclobutenyl (C 4 ), cyclopentyl (C 5 ), cyclopentenyl (C 5 ), cyclohexyl (C 6 ), cyclohexenyl (C 6 ), cyclohexadienyl (C 6 ), and the like.
  • Exemplary C 3-8 carbocyclyl groups include, without limitation, the aforementioned C 3-6 carbocyclyl groups as well as cycloheptyl (C 7 ), cycloheptenyl (C 7 ), cycloheptadienyl (C 7 ), cycloheptatrienyl (C 7 ), cyclooctyl (C 8 ), cyclooctenyl (C 8 ), bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl (C 7 ), bicyclo[2.2.2]octanyl (C 8 ), and the like.
  • Exemplary C 3-10 carbocyclyl groups include, without limitation, the aforementioned C 3-8 carbocyclyl groups as well as cyclononyl (C 9 ), cyclononenyl (C 9 ), cyclodecyl (C 10 ), cyclodecenyl (C 10 ), octahydro-1H-indenyl (C 9 ), decahydronaphthalenyl (C 10 ), spiro[4.5]decanyl (C 10 ), and the like.
  • the carbocyclyl group is either monocyclic (“monocyclic carbocyclyl”) or contain a fused, bridged or spiro ring system such as a bicyclic system (“bicyclic carbocyclyl”) and can be saturated or can be partially unsaturated.
  • “Carbocyclyl” also includes ring systems wherein the carbocyclyl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more aryl or heteroaryl groups wherein the point of attachment is on the carbocyclyl ring, and in such instances, the number of carbons continue to designate the number of carbons in the carbocyclic ring system.
  • each instance of a carbocyclyl group is independently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted carbocyclyl”) or substituted (a “substituted carbocyclyl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the carbocyclyl group is unsubstituted C 3-10 carbocyclyl.
  • the carbocyclyl group is a substituted C 3-10 carbocyclyl.
  • “carbocyclyl” is a monocyclic, saturated carbocyclyl group having from 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-10 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 3 to 8 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-8 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 3 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-6 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 5 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 5-6 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 5 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 5-10 cycloalkyl”).
  • C 5-6 cycloalkyl groups include cyclopentyl (C 5 ) and cyclohexyl (C 5 ).
  • Examples of C 3-6 cycloalkyl groups include the aforementioned C 5-6 cycloalkyl groups as well as cyclopropyl (C 3 ) and cyclobutyl (C 4 ).
  • Examples of C 3-8 cycloalkyl groups include the aforementioned C 3-6 cycloalkyl groups as well as cycloheptyl (C 7 ) and cyclooctyl (C 8 ).
  • each instance of a cycloalkyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted cycloalkyl”) or substituted (a “substituted cycloalkyl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the cycloalkyl group is unsubstituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl.
  • the cycloalkyl group is substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl.
  • Heterocyclyl or “heterocyclic” refers to a radical of a 3- to 10-membered nonaromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1 to 4 ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, boron, phosphorus, and silicon (“3-10 membered heterocyclyl”).
  • the point of attachment can be a carbon or nitrogen atom, as valency permits.
  • a heterocyclyl group can either be monocyclic (“monocyclic heterocyclyl”) or a fused, bridged or spiro ring system such as a bicyclic system (“bicyclic heterocyclyl”), and can be saturated or can be partially unsaturated.
  • Heterocyclyl bicyclic ring systems can include one or more heteroatoms in one or both rings.
  • Heterocyclyl also includes ring systems wherein the heterocyclyl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclyl groups wherein the point of attachment is either on the carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl ring, or ring systems wherein the heterocyclyl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more aryl or heteroaryl groups, wherein the point of attachment is on the heterocyclyl ring, and in such instances, the number of ring members continue to designate the number of ring members in the heterocyclyl ring system.
  • each instance of heterocyclyl is independently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted heterocyclyl”) or substituted (a “substituted heterocyclyl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the heterocyclyl group is unsubstituted 3-10 membered heterocyclyl. In certain embodiments, the heterocyclyl group is substituted 3-10 membered heterocyclyl.
  • a heterocyclyl group is a 5-10 membered nonaromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, boron, phosphorus, and silicon (“5-10 membered heterocyclyl”).
  • a heterocyclyl group is a 5-8 membered nonaromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-8 membered heterocyclyl”).
  • a heterocyclyl group is a 5-6 membered nonaromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-6 membered heterocyclyl”).
  • the 5-6 membered heterocyclyl has 1-3 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • the 5-6 membered heterocyclyl has 1-2 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • the 5-6 membered heterocyclyl has one ring heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • Exemplary 3-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, azirdinyl, oxiranyl, thiorenyl.
  • Exemplary 4-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, azetidinyl, oxetanyl and thietanyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl, dihydrothiophenyl, pyrrolidinyl, dihydropyrrolyl and pyrrolyl-2,5-dione.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups containing two heteroatoms include, without limitation, dioxolanyl, oxasulfuranyl, disulfuranyl, and oxazolidin-2-one.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups containing three heteroatoms include, without limitation, triazolinyl, oxadiazolinyl, and thiadiazolinyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, piperidinyl, tetrahydropyranyl, dihydropyridinyl, and thianyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groups containing two heteroatoms include, without limitation, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, dithianyl, dioxanyl. Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groups containing two heteroatoms include, without limitation, triazinanyl. Exemplary 7-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, azepanyl, oxepanyl and thiepanyl. Exemplary 8-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatom include, without limitation, azocanyl, oxecanyl and thiocanyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups fused to a C 6 aryl ring include, without limitation, indolinyl, isoindolinyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl, dihydrobenzothienyl, benzoxazolinonyl, and the like.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groups fused to an aryl ring include, without limitation, tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, and the like.
  • heterocyclyl groups are shown in the following illustrative examples:
  • each W is selected from CR 67 , C(R 67 ) 2 , NR 67 , O, and S; and each Y is selected from NR 67 , O, and S; and R 67 is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, and 5-10-membered heteroaryl.
  • heterocyclyl rings may be optionally substituted with one or more groups selected from the group consisting of acyl, acylamino, acyloxy, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylamino, amino, substituted amino, aminocarbonyl (e.g., amido), aminocarbonylamino, aminosulfonyl, sulfonylamino, aryl, aryloxy, azido, carboxyl, cyano, cycloalkyl, halogen, hydroxy, keto, nitro, thiol, —S-alkyl, —S-aryl, —S(O)-alkyl, —S(O)-aryl, —S(O) 2 -alkyl, and —S(O) 2 -aryl.
  • Substituting groups include carbonyl or thiocarbonyl which provide, for example, lactam and urea derivatives.
  • “Acyl” refers to a radical —C(O)R 20 , where R 20 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstitued alkyl, substituted or unsubstitued alkenyl, substituted or unsubstitued alkynyl, substituted or unsubstitued carbocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitued heteroaryl, as defined herein.
  • “Alkanoyl” is an acyl group wherein R 20 is a group other than hydrogen.
  • acyl groups include, but are not limited to, formyl (—CHO), acetyl (—C( ⁇ O)CH 3 ), cyclohexylcarbonyl, cyclohexylmethylcarbonyl, benzoyl (—C( ⁇ O)Ph), benzylcarbonyl (—C( ⁇ O)CH 2 Ph), —C(O)—C 1 -C 8 alkyl, —C(O)—(CH 2 ) t (C 6 -C 10 aryl), —C(O)—(CH 2 ) t (5-10 membered heteroaryl), —C(O)—(CH 2 ) t (C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl), and —C(O)—(CH 2 ) t (4-10 membered heterocyclyl), wherein t is an integer from 0 to 4.
  • R 21 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl, substituted with halo or hydroxy; or C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, arylalkyl, 5-10 membered heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, each of which is substituted with unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkyl, halo, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 hydroxyalkyl, or unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy or hydroxy.
  • “Acylamino” refers to a radical —NR 22 C(O)R 23 , where each instance of R 22 and R 23 is independently hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, as defined herein, or R 22 is an amino protecting group.
  • acylamino groups include, but are not limited to, formylamino, acetylamino, cyclohexylcarbonylamino, cyclohexylmethyl-carbonylamino, benzoylamino and benzylcarbonylamino.
  • acylamino groups are —NR 24 C(O)—C 1 -C 8 alkyl, —NR 24 C(O)—(CH 2 ) t (C 6 -C 10 aryl), —NR 24 C(O)—(CH 2 ) t (5-10 membered heteroaryl), —NR 24 C(O)—(CH 2 ) t (C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl), and —NR 24 C(O)—(CH 2 ) t (4-10 membered heterocyclyl), wherein t is an integer from 0 to 4, and each R 24 independently represents hydrogen or C 1 -C 8 alkyl.
  • R 25 is H, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, substituted with halo or hydroxy; C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, arylalkyl, 5-10 membered heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, each of which is substituted with unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkyl, halo, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 hydroxyalkyl, or unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy or hydroxy; and R 26 is H, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, substituted with halo or hydroxy; C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10-membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, arylalkyl
  • “Acyloxy” refers to a radical —OC(O)R 27 , where R 27 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstitued alkyl, substituted or unsubstitued alkenyl, substituted or unsubstitued alkynyl, substituted or unsubstitued carbocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitued heteroaryl, as defined herein.
  • R 28 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl, substituted with halo or hydroxy; C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10-membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, arylalkyl, 5-10-membered heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, each of which is substituted with unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkyl, halo, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 hydroxyalkyl, or unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy or hydroxy.
  • Alkoxy refers to the group —OR 29 where R 29 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstitued alkenyl, substituted or unsubstitued alkynyl, substituted or unsubstitued carbocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstitued heteroaryl.
  • Particular alkoxy groups are methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy, n-butoxy, tert-butoxy, sec-butoxy, n-pentoxy, n-hexoxy, and 1,2-dimethylbutoxy.
  • Particular alkoxy groups are lower alkoxy, i.e., with between 1 and 6 carbon atoms. Further particular alkoxy groups have between 1 and 4 carbon atoms.
  • R 29 is a group that has 1 or more substituents, for instance from 1 to 5 substituents, and particularly from 1 to 3 substituents, in particular 1 substituent, selected from the group consisting of amino, substituted amino, C 6 -C 10 aryl, aryloxy, carboxyl, cyano, C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, halogen, 5-10 membered heteroaryl, hydroxy, nitro, thioalkoxy, thioaryloxy, thiol, alkyl-S(O)—, aryl-S(O)—, alkyl-S(O) 2 — and aryl-S(O) 2 —.
  • substituents for instance from 1 to 5 substituents, and particularly from 1 to 3 substituents, in particular 1 substituent, selected from the group consisting of amino, substituted amino, C 6 -C 10 aryl, aryloxy, carboxyl, cyano, C 3 -C
  • substituted alkoxy groups include, but are not limited to, —O—(CH 2 ) t (C 6 -C 10 aryl), —O—(CH 2 ) t (5-10 membered heteroaryl), —O—(CH 2 ) t (C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl), and —O—(CH 2 ) t (4-10 membered heterocyclyl), wherein t is an integer from 0 to 4 and any aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl groups present, may themselves be substituted by unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkyl, halo, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 hydroxyalkyl, or unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy or hydroxy.
  • Particular exemplary ‘substituted alkoxy’ groups are —OCF 3 , —OCH 2 CF 3 , —OCH 2 Ph, —OCH 2 -cyclopropyl, —OCH 2 CH 2 OH, and —OCH 2 CH 2 NMe 2 .
  • Amino refers to the radical —NH 2 .
  • Substituted amino refers to an amino group of the formula —N(R 38 ) 2 wherein R 38 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, or an amino protecting group, wherein at least one of R 38 is not a hydrogen.
  • R 38 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, or an
  • each R 38 is independently selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, 5-10 membered heteroaryl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, or C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl; or C 1 -C 8 alkyl, substituted with halo or hydroxy; C 3 -C 8 alkenyl, substituted with halo or hydroxy; C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, substituted with halo or hydroxy, or —(CH 2 ) t (C 6 -C 10 aryl), —(CH 2 ) t (5-10 membered heteroaryl), —(CH 2 ) t (C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl), or —(CH 2 ) t (4-10 membered heterocyclyl), wherein t is an integer between 0 and 8, each of which is substituted by unsubstit
  • substituted amino groups include, but are not limited to, —NR 39 —C 1 -C 8 alkyl, —NR 39 —(CH 2 ) t (C 6 -C 10 aryl), —NR 39 —(CH 2 ) t (5-10 membered heteroaryl), —NR 39 —(CH 2 ) t (C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl), and —NR 39 —(CH 2 ) t (4-10 membered heterocyclyl), wherein t is an integer from 0 to 4, for instance 1 or 2, each R 39 independently represents hydrogen or C 1 -C 8 alkyl; and any alkyl groups present, may themselves be substituted by halo, substituted or unsubstituted amino, or hydroxy; and any aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocyclyl groups present, may themselves be substituted by unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkyl, halo, unsubstituted C 1 -C
  • substituted amino includes the groups alkylamino, substituted alkylamino, alkylarylamino, substituted alkylarylamino, arylamino, substituted arylamino, dialkylamino, and substituted dialkylamino as defined below.
  • Substituted amino encompasses both monosubstituted amino and disubstituted amino groups.
  • “Azido” refers to the radical —N 3 .
  • Carbamoyl or “amido” refers to the radical —C(O)NH 2 .
  • Substituted carbamoyl or “substituted amido” refers to the radical —C(O)N(R 62 ) 2 wherein each R 62 is independently hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstitued alkenyl, substituted or unsubstitued alkynyl, substituted or unsubstitued carbocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstitued heteroaryl, or an amino protecting group, wherein at least one of R 62 is not a hydrogen.
  • R 62 is selected from H, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, and 5-10 membered heteroaryl; or C 1 -C 8 alkyl substituted with halo or hydroxy; or C 3 -C 10 cycloalkyl, 4-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6 -C 10 aryl, or 5-10 membered heteroaryl, each of which is substituted by unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkyl, halo, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 hydroxyalkyl, or unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy or hydroxy; provided that at least one R 62 is other than H.
  • Carboxy refers to the radical —C(O)OH.
  • “Cyano” refers to the radical —CN.
  • Oxo refers to ⁇ O.
  • Niro refers to the radical —NO 2 .
  • Ethenyl refers to substituted or unsubstituted —(C ⁇ C)—.
  • Ethylene refers to substituted or unsubstituted —(C—C)—.
  • Ethynyl refers to —(C ⁇ C)—.
  • Nonrogen-containing heterocyclyl means a 4- to 7-membered nonaromatic cyclic group containing at least one nitrogen atom, for example, but without limitation, morpholine, piperidine (e.g. 2-piperidinyl, 3-piperidinyl and 4-piperidinyl), pyrrolidine (e.g. 2-pyrrolidinyl and 3-pyrrolidinyl), azetidine, pyrrolidone, imidazoline, imidazolidinone, 2-pyrazoline, pyrazolidine, piperazine, and N-alkyl piperazines such as N-methyl piperazine. Particular examples include azetidine, piperidone and piperazone.
  • Alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl groups, as defined herein, are optionally substituted (e.g., “substituted” or “unsubstituted” alkyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” alkenyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” alkynyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” carbocyclyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” heterocyclyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” aryl or “substituted” or “unsubstituted” heteroaryl group).
  • substituted means that at least one hydrogen present on a group (e.g., a carbon or nitrogen atom) is replaced with a permissible substituent, e.g., a substituent which upon substitution results in a stable compound, e.g., a compound which does not spontaneously undergo transformation such as by rearrangement, cyclization, elimination, or other reaction.
  • a “substituted” group has a substituent at one or more substitutable positions of the group, and when more than one position in any given structure is substituted, the substituent is either the same or different at each position.
  • substituted is contemplated to include substitution with all permissible substituents of organic compounds, any of the substituents described herein that results in the formation of a stable compound.
  • the present invention contemplates any and all such combinations in order to arrive at a stable compound.
  • heteroatoms such as nitrogen may have hydrogen substituents and/or any suitable substituent as described herein which satisfy the valencies of the heteroatoms and results in the formation of a stable moiety.
  • Exemplary carbon atom substituents include, but are not limited to, halogen, —CN, —NO 2 , —N 3 , —SO 2 H, —SO 3 H, —OH, —OR aa , —ON(R bb ) 2 , —N(R bb ) 2 , —N(R bb ) 3 + X ⁇ , —N(OR cc )R bb —SH, —SR aa , —SSR cc , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 H, —CHO, —C(OR cc ) 2 , —CO 2 R aa , —OC( ⁇ O)R aa , —OCO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —OC( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —NR bb C( ⁇
  • each instance of R aa is, independently, selected from C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 perhaloalkyl, C 2-10 alkenyl, C 2-10 alkynyl, C 3-10 carbocyclyl, 3-14 membered heterocyclyl, C 6-14 aryl, and 5-14 membered heteroaryl, or two R aa groups are joined to form a 3-14 membered heterocyclyl or 5-14 membered heteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R dd groups;
  • each instance of R bb is, independently, selected from hydrogen, —OH, —OR aa , —N(R cc ) 2 , —CN, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R cc ) 2 , —CO 2 R aa , —SO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 R cc , —SO 2 OR cc , —SOR aa , —C( ⁇ S)N(R cc ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)SR cc , —C( ⁇ S)SR cc , —P( ⁇ O) 2 R aa , —P( ⁇ O)(R aa ) 2 ,
  • each instance of R cc is, independently, selected from hydrogen, C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 perhaloalkyl, C 2-10 alkenyl, C 2-10 alkynyl, C 3-10 carbocyclyl, 3-14 membered heterocyclyl, C 6-14 aryl, and 5-14 membered heteroaryl, or two R C groups are joined to form a 3-14 membered heterocyclyl or 5-14 membered heteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R dd groups;
  • each instance of R dd is, independently, selected from halogen, —CN, —NO 2 , —N 3 , —SO 2 H, —SO 3 H, —OH, —OR ee , —ON(R) 2 , —N(R) 2 , —N(R ff ) 3 + X ⁇ , —N(OR ee )R ff , —SH, —SR ee , —SSR ee , —C( ⁇ O)R ee , —CO 2 H, —CO 2 R ee , —OC( ⁇ O)R ee , —OCO 2 R ee , —C( ⁇ O)N(R ff ) 2 , —OC( ⁇ O)N(R ff ) 2 , —NR ff C( ⁇ O)R ee , —NR ff CO 2 R ee , —NR
  • each instance of R ee is, independently, selected from C 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 perhaloalkyl, C 2-6 alkenyl, C 2-6 alkynyl, C 3-10 carbocyclyl, C 6-10 aryl, 3-10 membered heterocyclyl, and 3-10 membered heteroaryl, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R gg groups;
  • each instance of R ff is, independently, selected from hydrogen, C 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 perhaloalkyl, C 2-6 alkenyl, C 2-6 alkynyl, C 3-10 carbocyclyl, 3-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6-10 aryl and 5-10 membered heteroaryl, or two R ff groups are joined to form a 3-14 membered heterocyclyl or 5-14 membered heteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R gg groups; and
  • each instance of R gg is, independently, halogen, —CN, —NO 2 , —N 3 , —SO 2 H, —SO 3 H, —OH, —OC 1-6 alkyl, —ON(C 1-6 alkyl) 2 , —N(C 1-6 alkyl) 2 , —N(C 1-6 alkyl) 3 + X ⁇ , —NH(C 1-6 alkyl) 2 + X ⁇ , —NH 2 (C 1-6 alkyl) 3 + X ⁇ , —NH 3 + X ⁇ , —N(OC 1-6 alkyl)(C 1-6 alkyl), —N(OH)(C 1-6 alkyl), —NH(OH), —SH, —SC 1-6 alkyl, —SS(C 1-6 alkyl), —C( ⁇ O)(C 1-6 alkyl), —CO 2 H, —CO 2 (C 1-6 alkyl), —OC( ⁇ O
  • a “counterion” or “anionic counterion” is a negatively charged group associated with a cationic quaternary amino group in order to maintain electronic neutrality.
  • exemplary counterions include halide ions (e.g., F ⁇ , Cl ⁇ , Br ⁇ , I ⁇ ), NO 3 ⁇ , ClO 4 ⁇ , OH ⁇ , H 2 PO 4 ⁇ , HSO 4 ⁇ , sulfonate ions (e.g., methansulfonate, trifluoromethanesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, 10-camphor sulfonate, naphthalene-2-sulfonate, naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid-5-sulfonate, ethan-1-sulfonic acid-2-sulfonate, and the like), and carboxylate ions (e.g., acetate,
  • Nitrogen atoms can be substituted or unsubstituted as valency permits, and include primary, secondary, tertiary, and quarternary nitrogen atoms.
  • Exemplary nitrogen atom substitutents include, but are not limited to, hydrogen, —OH, —OR aa , —N(R cc ) 2 , —CN, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R cc ) 2 , —CO 2 R aa , —SO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 R cc , —SO 2 OR cc , —SOR aa , —C( ⁇ S)N(R
  • the substituent present on a nitrogen atom is an amino protecting group (also referred to herein as a nitrogen protecting group).
  • Amino protecting groups include, but are not limited to, —OH, —OR aa , —N(R cc ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —C( ⁇ O)OR aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R cc ) 2 , —S( ⁇ O) 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 R cc , —SO 2 OR cc , —SOR aa , —C( ⁇ S)N(R cc ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)
  • Amino protecting groups are well known in the art and include those described in detail in Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis , T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3 rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, incorporated herein by reference.
  • Exemplary amino protecting groups include, but are not limited to amide groups (e.g., —C( ⁇ O)R aa ), which include, but are not limited to, formamide and acetamide; carbamate groups (e.g., —C( ⁇ O)OR aa ), which include, but are not limited to, 9-fluorenylmethyl carbamate (Fmoc), t-butyl carbamate (BOC), and benzyl carbamate (Cbz); sulfonamide groups (e.g., —S( ⁇ O) 2 R aa ), which include, but are not limited to, p-toluenesulfonamide (Ts), methanesulfonamide (Ms), and N-[2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methylamine (SEM).
  • amide groups e.g., —C( ⁇ O)R aa
  • carbamate groups e.g., —C( ⁇ O)
  • the substituent present on an oxygen atom is an oxygen protecting group (also referred to as a hydroxyl protecting group).
  • Oxygen protecting groups include, but are not limited to, —R aa , —N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)SR aa , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ NR bb )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )N(R bb ) 2 , —S( ⁇ O)R aa , —SO 2 R aa , —Si(R aa ) 3 , —P(R cc ) 2 , —P(R cc ) 3 , —P( ⁇ O) 2 R aa ,
  • Oxygen protecting groups are well known in the art and include those described in detail in Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis , T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3 rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, incorporated herein by reference.
  • oxygen protecting groups include, but are not limited to, methyl, methoxylmethyl (MOM), 2-methoxyethoxymethyl (MEM), benzyl (Bn), triisopropylsilyl (TIPS), t-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS), t-butylmethoxyphenylsilyl (TBMPS), methanesulfonate (mesylate), and tosylate (Ts).
  • the substituent present on an sulfur atom is an sulfur protecting group (also referred to as a thiol protecting group).
  • Sulfur protecting groups include, but are not limited to, —R aa , —N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)SR aa , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ NR bb )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )N(R bb ) 2 , —S( ⁇ O)R aa , —SO 2 R aa , —Si(R aa ) 3 , —P(R cc ) 2 , —P(R cc ) 3 , —P( ⁇ O) 2 R aa ,
  • Sulfur protecting groups are well known in the art and include those described in detail in Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis , T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3 rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, incorporated herein by reference.
  • modulation refers to the inhibition or potentiation of GABA receptor function.
  • a “modulator” e.g., a modulator compound
  • “Pharmaceutically acceptable” means approved or approvable by a regulatory agency of the Federal or a state government or the corresponding agency in countries other than the United States, or that is listed in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia or other generally recognized pharmacopoeia for use in animals, and more particularly, in humans.
  • “Pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers to a salt of a compound of the invention that is pharmaceutically acceptable and that possesses the desired pharmacological activity of the parent compound.
  • such salts are non-toxic may be inorganic or organic acid addition salts and base addition salts.
  • such salts include: (1) acid addition salts, formed with inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and the like; or formed with organic acids such as acetic acid, propionic acid, hexanoic acid, cyclopentanepropionic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, lactic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, malic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxybenzoyl) benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, mandelic acid, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, 1,2-ethane-disulfonic acid, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chlorobenzenesulfonic acid, 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 4-toluenesulfonic acid
  • Salts further include, by way of example only, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, ammonium, tetraalkylammonium, and the like; and when the compound contains a basic functionality, salts of non-toxic organic or inorganic acids, such as hydrochloride, hydrobromide, tartrate, mesylate, acetate, maleate, oxalate and the like.
  • pharmaceutically acceptable cation refers to an acceptable cationic counter-ion of an acidic functional group. Such cations are exemplified by sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, ammonium, tetraalkylammonium cations, and the like. See, e.g., Berge, et al., J. Pharm. Sci. (1977) 66(1): 1-79.
  • Solvate refers to forms of the compound that are associated with a solvent or water (also referred to as “hydrate”), usually by a solvolysis reaction. This physical association includes hydrogen bonding.
  • solvents include water, ethanol, acetic acid, and the like.
  • the compounds of the invention may be prepared e.g. in crystalline form and may be solvated or hydrated.
  • Suitable solvates include pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, such as hydrates, and further include both stoichiometric solvates and non-stoichiometric solvates. In certain instances the solvate will be capable of isolation, for example when one or more solvent molecules are incorporated in the crystal lattice of the crystalline solid.
  • “Solvate” encompasses both solution-phase and isolable solvates.
  • Representative solvates include hydrates, ethanolates and methanolates.
  • Stepoisomers It is also to be understood that compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the nature or sequence of bonding of their atoms or the arrangement of their atoms in space are termed “isomers.” Isomers that differ in the arrangement of their atoms in space are termed “stereoisomers.” Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of one another are termed “diastereomers” and those that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are termed “enantiomers.” When a compound has an asymmetric center, for example, it is bonded to four different groups, a pair of enantiomers is possible.
  • An enantiomer can be characterized by the absolute configuration of its asymmetric center and is described by the R- and S-sequencing rules of Cahn and Prelog, or by the manner in which the molecule rotates the plane of polarized light and designated as dextrorotatory or levorotatory (i.e., as (+) or ( ⁇ )-isomers respectively).
  • a chiral compound can exist as either individual enantiomer or as a mixture thereof. A mixture containing equal proportions of the enantiomers is called a “racemic mixture”.
  • Tautomers refer to compounds that are interchangeable forms of a particular compound structure, and that vary in the displacement of hydrogen atoms and electrons. Thus, two structures may be in equilibrium through the movement of it electrons and an atom (usually H). For example, enols and ketones are tautomers because they are rapidly interconverted by treatment with either acid or base. Another example of tautomerism is the aci- and nitro-forms of phenylnitromethane, that are likewise formed by treatment with acid or base. Tautomeric forms may be relevant to the attainment of the optimal chemical reactivity and biological activity of a compound of interest.
  • a “subject” to which administration is contemplated includes, but is not limited to, humans (i.e., a male or female of any age group, e.g., a pediatric subject (e.g, infant, child, adolescent) or adult subject (e.g., young adult, middle-aged adult or senior adult)) and/or a non-human animal, e.g., a mammal such as primates (e.g., cynomolgus monkeys, rhesus monkeys), cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, goats, rodents, cats, and/or dogs.
  • the subject is a human.
  • the subject is a non-human animal.
  • the terms “human,” “patient,” and “subject” are used interchangeably herein.
  • the terms “treat,” “treating” and “treatment” contemplate an action that occurs while a subject is suffering from the specified disease, disorder or condition, which reduces the severity of the disease, disorder or condition, or retards or slows the progression of the disease, disorder or condition (“therapeutic treatment”), and also contemplates an action that occurs before a subject begins to suffer from the specified disease, disorder or condition (“prophylactic treatment”).
  • the “effective amount” of a compound refers to an amount sufficient to elicit the desired biological response, e.g., to treat a CNS-related disorder, is sufficient to induce anesthesia or sedation.
  • the effective amount of a compound of the invention may vary depending on such factors as the desired biological endpoint, the pharmacokinetics of the compound, the disease being treated, the mode of administration, and the age, weight, health, and condition of the subject.
  • An effective amount encompasses therapeutic and prophylactic treatment.
  • a “therapeutically effective amount” of a compound is an amount sufficient to provide a therapeutic benefit in the treatment of a disease, disorder or condition, or to delay or minimize one or more symptoms associated with the disease, disorder or condition.
  • a therapeutically effective amount of a compound means an amount of therapeutic agent, alone or in combination with other therapies, which provides a therapeutic benefit in the treatment of the disease, disorder or condition.
  • the term “therapeutically effective amount” can encompass an amount that improves overall therapy, reduces or avoids symptoms or causes of disease or condition, or enhances the therapeutic efficacy of another therapeutic agent.
  • a “prophylactically effective amount” of a compound is an amount sufficient to prevent a disease, disorder or condition, or one or more symptoms associated with the disease, disorder or condition, or prevent its recurrence.
  • a prophylactically effective amount of a compound means an amount of a therapeutic agent, alone or in combination with other agents, which provides a prophylactic benefit in the prevention of the disease, disorder or condition.
  • the term “prophylactically effective amount” can encompass an amount that improves overall prophylaxis or enhances the prophylactic efficacy of another prophylactic agent.
  • compounds e.g., a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (V), or a compound of Formula (IX)
  • pharmaceutical compositions and their methods of use to treat a disease or disorder as described herein.
  • Compounds described herein are generally designed to modulate GABA function, and therefore to act as neuroactive steroids for the treatment and prevention of CNS-related conditions in a subject. Modulation, as used herein, refers to the inhibition or potentiation of GABA receptor function. Accordingly, the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions provided herein find use as therapeutics for preventing and/or treating CNS conditions in mammals including humans and non-human mammals. Thus, and as stated earlier, the present invention includes within its scope, and extends to, the recited methods of treatment, as well as to the compounds for such methods, and to the use of such compounds for the preparation of medicaments useful for such methods.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR A1 , —SR A1 , —N(R A1 ) 2 , —NHC( ⁇ O)R A1 , —NHC( ⁇ O)OR A1 , —S( ⁇ O)R A2 , —SO 2 R A2 , or —S( ⁇ O) 2 OR A1 , wherein each instance of R A1 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom, a sulfur protecting group when attached to a sulfur atom,
  • R 3 is alkyl
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (I-a) or (I-b):
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen;
  • R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b are all hydrogen.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, or —OH;
  • R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl or —CH 3 ).
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (II-a) or (II-b):
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (II-c) or (II-d):
  • R 19 is —CH 3 .
  • R 7 is alkyl (e.g., unsubstituted alkyl or —CH 2 OR A1 ) or —OR A1 .
  • R 7 is —CH 3 , —CH 2 CH 3 , —OH, —OCH 3 , or —CH 2 OCH 3 .
  • R 17 is —OCH 3 , —CN, or —C(O)CH 3 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R C1 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R B1 .
  • R 17 is alkoxy, cyano, or —C(O)R B1 .
  • R B1 is pyrazolyl (e.g., a cyano-substituted pyrazolyl).
  • R B1 is tetrazolyl (e.g., a methyl-substituted tetrazolyl).
  • R B1 is a bicyclic heteroaryl (e.g., a methoxy-substituted bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • R B1 is
  • R B1 is
  • R 6 is halogen. In some embodiments, R 6 is fluorine.
  • each of R 11a and R 11b is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. C 1 -C 6 alkoxyhalo), or —OH. In some embodiments, R 11a and R 11b together form oxo. In some embodiments, R 17 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. —OCH 3 ), cyano, or nitro. In some embodiments, R 19 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 2 OR X , wherein R X is hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, or C 1 -C 6 alkoxy).
  • C 1 -C 6 alkyl e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl
  • C 1 -C 6 alkoxy e.g. C 1 -C 6 alkoxyhalo
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (III-a) or (III-b):
  • the compound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (IV-a) or (IV-b):
  • A is a 5-10-membered ring.
  • A is a fused bicyclic ring.
  • A is monocyclic heteroaryl or bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR A1 , —SR A1 , —N(R A1 ) 2 , —NHC( ⁇ O)R A1 , —NHC( ⁇ O)OR A1 , —S( ⁇ O)R A2 , —SO 2 R A2 , or —S(O) 2 OR A1 , wherein each instance of R A1 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom, a sulfur protecting group when attached to a sulfur atom,
  • R 3 is alkyl
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (V-a) or (V-b):
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen. In some embodiments, R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b are all hydrogen. In some embodiments, each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, or —OH. In some embodiments, R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl or —CH 3 ). In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (VI-a) or (VI-b):
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (VI-c) or (VI-d):
  • R 19 is —CH 3 .
  • R 12 is —OR A1 .
  • R 12 is —CH 3 , —CH 2 CH 3 , —OH, —OCH 3 , or —CH 2 OCH 3 .
  • R 17 is —OCH 3 , —CN, or —C(O)CH 3 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R C1 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R B1 .
  • R 17 is alkoxy, cyano, or —C(O)R B1 .
  • R B1 is pyrazolyl (e.g., a cyano-substituted pyrazolyl). In some embodiments, R B1 is tetrazolyl (e.g., a methyl-substituted tetrazolyl). In some embodiments, R B1 is a bicyclic heteroaryl (e.g., a methoxy-substituted bicyclic heteroaryl. In some embodiments, R B1 is
  • R B1 is
  • R 6 is halogen. In some embodiments, R 6 is fluorine.
  • each of R 11a and R 11b is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkoxy), or —OH.
  • R 11a and R 11b together form oxo.
  • R 17 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. —OCH 3 ) or cyano.
  • R 19 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g.
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (VII-a) or (VII-b):
  • the compound of Formula (V) is a compound of Formula (VIII-a) or (VIII-b):
  • each R b is independently hydrogen, halogen, or C 1 -C 6 alkyl; and each R c is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 3 or C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, cyano, or —OH.
  • A is a 5-10-membered ring. In some embodiments, A is a fused bicyclic ring. In some embodiments, A is monocyclic heteroaryl or bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR A1 , —SR A1 , —N(R A1 ) 2 , —NHC( ⁇ O)R A1 , —NHC( ⁇ O)OR A1 , —S( ⁇ O)R A2 , —SO 2 R A2 , or —S( ⁇ O) 2 OR A1 , wherein each instance of R A1 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom, a sulfur protecting group when attached to a sulfur atom,
  • R 3 is alkyl
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (IX-a) or (IX-b):
  • each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b is independently hydrogen. In some embodiments, R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 , R 11a , and R 11b are all hydrogen. In some embodiments, each of R 2 , R 4 , and R 6 is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, or —OH.
  • R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl or —CH 3 ).
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (X-a) or (X-b):
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (X-c) or (X-d):
  • R 19 is —CH 3 .
  • R 16 is alkyl.
  • R 16 is —CH 3 , —CH 2 CH 3 , —OH, —OCH 3 , or —CH(CH 3 ) 2 .
  • R 17 is —OCH 3 , —CN, or —C(O)CH 3 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R C1 .
  • R 17 is —C(O)CH 2 R B1 .
  • R 17 is alkoxy, cyano, or —C(O)R B1
  • R B1 is pyrazolyl (e.g., a cyano-substituted pyrazolyl).
  • R B1 is tetrazolyl (e.g., a methyl-substituted tetrazolyl).
  • R B1 is a bicyclic heteroaryl (e.g., a methoxy-substituted bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • R B1 is
  • R B1 is
  • R 6 is halogen. In some embodiments, R 6 is fluorine.
  • each of R 11a and R 11b is independently hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. C 1 -C 6 haloalkoxy), or —OH. In some embodiments, R 11a and R 11b together form oxo.
  • R 17 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy (e.g. —OCH 3 ), cyano, or nitro.
  • R 19 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 2 OR X , wherein R X is hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy).
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (X-a) or (X-b):
  • R a is hydrogen, halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 3 ), or —OH.
  • the compound of Formula (IX) is a compound of Formula (XI-a) or (XI-b):
  • each R b is independently hydrogen, halogen, or C 1 -C 6 alkyl
  • each R c is independently halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl (e.g. —CH 3 or C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl), C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, cyano, or —OH.
  • A is a 5-10-membered ring. In some embodiments, A is a fused bicyclic ring. In some embodiments, A is monocyclic heteroaryl or bicyclic heteroaryl.
  • compounds described herein may also comprise one or more isotopic substitutions.
  • hydrogen may be 2 H (D or deuterium) or 3 H (T or tritium); carbon may be, for example, 13 C or 14 C; oxygen may be, for example, 18 O; nitrogen may be, for example, 15 N, and the like.
  • a particular isoptope (e.g., 3 H, 13 C, 14 C, 18 O, or 15 N) can represent at least 1%, at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 99%, or at least 99.9% of the total isotopic abundance of an element that occupies a specific site of the compound.
  • the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the present invention (also referred to as the “active ingredient”) and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of the active ingredient.
  • the pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of the active ingredient.
  • the pharmaceutical composition comprises a prophylactically effective amount of the active ingredient.
  • compositions provided herein can be administered by a variety of routes including, but not limited to, oral (enteral) administration, parenteral (by injection) administration, rectal administration, transdermal administration, intradermal administration, intrathecal administration, subcutaneous (SC) administration, intravenous (IV) administration, intramuscular (IM) administration, and intranasal administration.
  • the compounds provided herein are administered in an effective amount.
  • the amount of the compound actually administered will typically be determined by a physician, in the light of the relevant circumstances, including the condition to be treated, the chosen route of administration, the actual compound administered, the age, weight, and response of the individual patient, the severity of the patient's symptoms, and the like.
  • the compounds provided herein When used to prevent the onset of a CNS-disorder, the compounds provided herein will be administered to a subject at risk for developing the condition, typically on the advice and under the supervision of a physician, at the dosage levels described above.
  • Subjects at risk for developing a particular condition generally include those that have a family history of the condition, or those who have been identified by genetic testing or screening to be particularly susceptible to developing the condition.
  • the pharmaceutical compositions provided herein can also be administered chronically (“chronic administration”).
  • Chronic administration refers to administration of a compound or pharmaceutical composition thereof over an extended period of time, e.g., for example, over 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, etc, or may be continued indefinitely, for example, for the rest of the subject's life.
  • the chronic administration is intended to provide a constant level of the compound in the blood, e.g., within the therapeutic window over the extended period of time.
  • the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be further delivered using a variety of dosing methods.
  • the pharmaceutical composition may be given as a bolus, e.g., in order to raise the concentration of the compound in the blood to an effective level.
  • the placement of the bolus dose depends on the systemic levels of the active ingredient desired throughout the body, e.g., an intramuscular or subcutaneous bolus dose allows a slow release of the active ingredient, while a bolus delivered directly to the veins (e.g., through an IV drip) allows a much faster delivery which quickly raises the concentration of the active ingredient in the blood to an effective level.
  • the pharmaceutical composition may be administered as a continuous infusion, e.g., by IV drip, to provide maintenance of a steady-state concentration of the active ingredient in the subject's body.
  • the pharmaceutical composition may be administered as first as a bolus dose, followed by continuous infusion.
  • compositions for oral administration can take the form of bulk liquid solutions or suspensions, or bulk powders. More commonly, however, the compositions are presented in unit dosage forms to facilitate accurate dosing.
  • unit dosage forms refers to physically discrete units suitable as unitary dosages for human subjects and other mammals, each unit containing a predetermined quantity of active material calculated to produce the desired therapeutic effect, in association with a suitable pharmaceutical excipient.
  • Typical unit dosage forms include prefilled, premeasured ampules or syringes of the liquid compositions or pills, tablets, capsules or the like in the case of solid compositions.
  • the compound is usually a minor component (from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight or preferably from about 1 to about 40% by weight) with the remainder being various vehicles or excipients and processing aids helpful for forming the desired dosing form.
  • each dose provides from about 0.01 to about 20 mg/kg of the compound provided herein, with preferred doses each providing from about 0.1 to about 10 mg/kg, and especially about 1 to about 5 mg/kg.
  • Transdermal doses are generally selected to provide similar or lower blood levels than are achieved using injection doses, generally in an amount ranging from about 0.01 to about 20% by weight, preferably from about 0.1 to about 20% by weight, preferably from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, and more preferably from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight.
  • Injection dose levels range from about 0.1 mg/kg/hour to at least 20 mg/kg/hour, all for from about 1 to about 120 hours and especially 24 to 96 hours.
  • a preloading bolus of from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg or more may also be administered to achieve adequate steady state levels.
  • the maximum total dose is not expected to exceed about 5 g/day for a 40 to 80 kg human patient.
  • Liquid forms suitable for oral administration may include a suitable aqueous or nonaqueous vehicle with buffers, suspending and dispensing agents, colorants, flavors and the like.
  • Solid forms may include, for example, any of the following ingredients, or compounds of a similar nature: a binder such as microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin; an excipient such as starch or lactose, a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid, Primogel, or corn starch; a lubricant such as magnesium stearate; a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide; a sweetening agent such as sucrose or saccharin; or a flavoring agent such as peppermint, methyl salicylate, or orange flavoring.
  • a binder such as microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin
  • an excipient such as starch or lactose, a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid, Primogel, or corn starch
  • Injectable compositions are typically based upon injectable sterile saline or phosphate-buffered saline or other injectable excipients known in the art.
  • the active compound in such compositions is typically a minor component, often being from about 0.05 to 10% by weight with the remainder being the injectable excipient and the like.
  • Transdermal compositions are typically formulated as a topical ointment or cream containing the active ingredient(s).
  • the active ingredients When formulated as a ointment, the active ingredients will typically be combined with either a paraffinic or a water-miscible ointment base. Alternatively, the active ingredients may be formulated in a cream with, for example an oil-in-water cream base.
  • Such transdermal formulations are well-known in the art and generally include additional ingredients to enhance the dermal penetration of stability of the active ingredients or Formulation. All such known transdermal formulations and ingredients are included within the scope provided herein.
  • transdermal administration can be accomplished using a patch either of the reservoir or porous membrane type, or of a solid matrix variety.
  • the compounds of the present invention can also be administered in sustained release forms or from sustained release drug delivery systems.
  • sustained release materials can be found in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • the present invention also relates to the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt of a compound of the present invention.
  • the acid which may be used to prepare the pharmaceutically acceptable salt is that which forms a non-toxic acid addition salt, i.e., a salt containing pharmacologically acceptable anions such as the hydrochloride, hydroiodide, hydrobromide, nitrate, sulfate, bisulfate, phosphate, acetate, lactate, citrate, tartrate, succinate, maleate, fumarate, benzoate, para-toluenesulfonate, and the like.
  • a non-toxic acid addition salt i.e., a salt containing pharmacologically acceptable anions such as the hydrochloride, hydroiodide, hydrobromide, nitrate, sulfate, bisulfate, phosphate, acetate, lactate, citrate, tartrate, succinate, maleate, fumarate, benzoate, para-toluen
  • the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, e.g., a composition suitable for injection, such as for intravenous (IV) administration.
  • a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient e.g., a composition suitable for injection, such as for intravenous (IV) administration.
  • compositions agents include any and all diluents or other liquid vehicles, dispersion or suspension aids, surface active agents, isotonic agents, preservatives, lubricants and the like, as suited to the particular dosage form desired, e.g., injection.
  • General considerations in the formulation and/or manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions agents can be found, for example, in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences , Sixteenth Edition, E. W. Martin (Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa., 1980), and Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21 st Edition (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005).
  • injectable preparations such as sterile injectable aqueous suspensions
  • suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents exemplary excipients that can be employed include, but are not limited to, water, sterile saline or phosphate-buffered saline, or Ringer's solution.
  • the pharmaceutical composition further comprises a cyclodextrin derivative.
  • the most common cyclodextrins are ⁇ -, ⁇ - and ⁇ -cyclodextrins consisting of 6, 7 and 8 ⁇ 1,4-linked glucose units, respectively, optionally comprising one or more substituents on the linked sugar moieties, which include, but are not limited to, substituted or unsubstituted methylated, hydroxyalkylated, acylated, and sulfoalkylether substitution.
  • the cyclodextrin is a sulfoalkyl ether ⁇ -cyclodextrin, e.g., for example, sulfobutyl ether ⁇ -cyclodextrin, also known as Captisol®. See, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,376,645.
  • the composition comprises hexapropyl- ⁇ -cyclodextrin. In a more particular embodiment, the composition comprises hexapropyl- ⁇ -cyclodextrin (10-50% in water).
  • the injectable composition can be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacterial-retaining filter, or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can be dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium prior to use.
  • the compounds provided herein are administered in an effective amount.
  • the amount of the compound actually administered will typically be determined by a physician, in the light of the relevant circumstances, including the condition to be treated, the chosen route of administration, the actual compound administered, the age, weight, response of the individual patient, the severity of the patient's symptoms, and the like.
  • compositions are presented in unit dosage forms to facilitate accurate dosing.
  • unit dosage forms refers to physically discrete units suitable as unitary dosages for human subjects and other mammals, each unit containing a predetermined quantity of active material calculated to produce the desired therapeutic effect, in association with a suitable pharmaceutical excipient.
  • Typical unit dosage forms include pre-filled, pre-measured ampules or syringes of the liquid compositions.
  • the compound is usually a minor component (from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight or preferably from about 1% to about 40% by weight) with the remainder being various vehicles or carriers and processing aids helpful for forming the desired dosing form.
  • the compounds provided herein can be administered as the sole active agent, or they can be administered in combination with other active agents.
  • the present invention provides a combination of a compound of the present invention and another pharmacologically active agent. Administration in combination can proceed by any technique apparent to those of skill in the art including, for example, separate, sequential, concurrent, and alternating administration.
  • compositions are principally directed to pharmaceutical compositions which are suitable for administration to humans, it will be understood by the skilled artisan that such compositions are generally suitable for administration to animals of all sorts. Modification of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to humans in order to render the compositions suitable for administration to various animals is well understood, and the ordinarily skilled veterinary pharmacologist can design and/or perform such modification with ordinary experimentation. General considerations in the formulation and/or manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions can be found, for example, in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy 21 st ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
  • a method of alleviating or preventing seizure activity in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of the present invention.
  • the method alleviates or prevents epileptogenesis.
  • such compounds are envisioned to be useful as therapeutic agents for treating a CNS-related disorder (e.g., sleep disorder, a mood disorder such as depression, a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, a convulsive disorder, epileptogenesis, a disorder of memory and/or cognition, a movement disorder, a personality disorder, autism spectrum disorder, pain, traumatic brain injury, a vascular disease, a substance abuse disorder and/or withdrawal syndrome, or tinnitus) in a subject in need (e.g., a subject with Rett syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, or Angelman syndrome).
  • a CNS-related disorder e.g., sleep disorder, a mood disorder such as depression, a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, a convulsive disorder, epileptogenesis, a disorder of memory and/or cognition, a movement disorder, a personality disorder, autism spectrum disorder, pain, traumatic brain injury, a vascular disease, a substance abuse disorder and/or withdrawal syndrome, or tinnitus
  • Exemplary CNS conditions related to GABA-modulation include, but are not limited to, sleep disorders [e.g., insomnia], mood disorders [e.g., depression, dysthymic disorder (e.g., mild depression), bipolar disorder (e.g., I and/or II), anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder), stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), compulsive disorders (e.g., obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD))], schizophrenia spectrum disorders [e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder], convulsive disorders [e.g., epilepsy (e.g., status epilepticus (SE)), seizures], disorders of memory and/or cognition [e.g., attention disorders (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)), dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's type dementia, Lewis body type dementia, vascular type dementia], movement disorders [e.g., Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease], personality disorders [e
  • a combination of a compound of the present invention and another pharmacologically active agent is provided.
  • the compounds provided herein can be administered as the sole active agent or they can be administered in combination with other agents. Administration in combination can proceed by any technique apparent to those of skill in the art including, for example, separate, sequential, concurrent and alternating administration.
  • a method of treating or preventing brain excitability in a subject susceptible to or afflicted with a condition associated with brain excitability comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound of the present invention to the subject.
  • a method of treating or preventing stress or anxiety in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of the present invention, or a composition thereof.
  • a method of alleviating or preventing insomnia in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of the present invention, or a composition thereof.
  • a method of inducing sleep and maintaining substantially the level of REM sleep that is found in normal sleep, wherein substantial rebound insomnia is not induced comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of the present invention.
  • a method of alleviating or preventing PMS or PND in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of the present invention.
  • a method of treating or preventing mood disorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of the present invention.
  • the mood disorder is depression.
  • a method of cognition enhancement or treating memory disorder by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention.
  • the disorder is Alzheimer's disease.
  • the disorder is Rett syndrome.
  • a method of treating attention disorders by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention.
  • the attention disorder is ADHD.
  • the compound is administered to the subject chronically. In certain embodiments, the compound is administered to the subject orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously.
  • neuroendocrine disorder or “neuroendocrine dysfunction” refers to a variety of conditions caused by imbalances in the body's hormone production directly related to the brain. Neuroendocrine disorders involve interactions between the nervous system and the endocrine system. Because the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are two areas of the brain that regulate the production of hormones, damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland, e.g., by traumatic brain injury, may impact the production of hormones and other neuroendocrine functions of the brain.
  • the neuroendocrine disorder or dysfunction is associated with a women's health disorder or condition (e.g., a women's health disorder or condition described herein). In some embodiments, the neuroendocrine disorder or dysfunction is associated with a women's health disorder or condition is polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • Symptoms of neuroendocrine disorder include, but are not limited to, behavioral, emotional, and sleep-related symptoms, symptoms related to reproductive function, and somatic symptoms; including but not limited to fatigue, poor memory, anxiety, depression, weight gain or loss, emotional lability, lack of concentration, attention difficulties, loss of lipido, infertility, amenorrhea, loss of muscle mass, increased belly body fat, low blood pressure, reduced heart rate, hair loss, anemia, constipation, cold intolerance, and dry skin.
  • neurodegenerative disease includes diseases and disorders that are associated with the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, or death of neurons.
  • Neurodegenerative diseases and disorders include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer's disease (including the associated symptoms of mild, moderate, or severe cognitive impairment); amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); anoxic and ischemic injuries; ataxia and convulsion (including for the treatment and prevention and prevention of seizures that are caused by schizoaffective disorder or by drugs used to treat schizophrenia); benign forgetfulness; brain edema; cerebellar ataxia including McLeod neuroacanthocytosis syndrome (MLS); closed head injury; coma; contusive injuries (e.g., spinal cord injury and head injury); dementias including multi-infarct dementia and senile dementia; disturbances of consciousness; Down syndrome; drug-induced or medication-induced Parkinsonism (such as neuroleptic-induced acute akathisia, acute dystonia, Parkinson
  • Neurodegenerative diseases also include, but are not limited to, neurotoxic injury which follows cerebral stroke, thromboembolic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, cerebral ischemia, cerebral vasospasm, hypoglycemia, amnesia, hypoxia, anoxia, perinatal asphyxia and cardiac arrest.
  • Methods of treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease also include treating or preventing loss of neuronal function characteristic of neurodegenerative disorder.
  • a mood disorder for example clinical depression, postnatal depression or postpartum depression, perinatal depression, atypical depression, melancholic depression, psychotic major depression, cataonic depression, seasonal affective disorder, dysthymia, double depression, depressive personality disorder, recurrent brief depression, minor depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or manic depressive disorder, depression caused by chronic medical conditions, treatment-resistant depression, refractory depression, suicidality, suicidal ideation, or suicidal behavior.
  • the method described herein provides therapeutic effect to a subject suffering from depression (e.g., moderate or severe depression).
  • the mood disorder is associated with a disease or disorder described herein (e.g., neuroendocrine diseases and disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and disorders (e.g., epilepsy), movement disorders, tremor (e.g., Parkinson's Disease), women's health disorders or conditions).
  • a disease or disorder described herein e.g., neuroendocrine diseases and disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and disorders (e.g., epilepsy), movement disorders, tremor (e.g., Parkinson's Disease), women's health disorders or conditions).
  • Clinical depression is also known as major depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), severe depression, unipolar depression, unipolar disorder, and recurrent depression, and refers to a mental disorder characterized by pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. Some people with clinical depression have trouble sleeping, lose weight, and generally feel agitated and irritable. Clinical depression affects how an individual feels, thinks, and behaves and may lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Individuals with clinical depression may have trouble doing day-to-day activities and make an individual feel as if life is not worth living.
  • MDD major depressive disorder
  • Peripartum depression refers to depression in pregnancy. Symptoms include irritability, crying, feeling restless, trouble sleeping, extreme exhaustion (emotional and/or physical), changes in appetite, difficulty focusing, increased anxiety and/or worry, disconnected feeling from baby and/or fetus, and losing interest in formerly pleasurable activities.
  • Postnatal depression is also referred to as postpartum depression (PPD), and refers to a type of clinical depression that affects women after childbirth. Symptoms can include sadness, fatigue, changes in sleeping and eating habits, reduced sexual desire, crying episodes, anxiety, and irritability.
  • the PND is a treatment-resistant depression (e.g., a treatment-resistant depression as described herein).
  • the PND is refractory depression (e.g., a refractory depression as described herein).
  • a subject having PND also experienced depression, or a symptom of depression during preganancy. This depression is referred to herein as) perinatal depression. In an embodiment, a subject experiencing perinatal depression is at increased risk of experiencing PND.
  • AD Atypical depression
  • Patients suffering from AD also may have excessive sleep or somnolence (hypersomnia), a sensation of limb heaviness, and significant social impairment as a consequence of hypersensitivity to perceived interpersonal rejection.
  • Melancholic depression is characterized by loss of pleasure (anhedonia) in most or all activities, failures to react to pleasurable stimuli, depressed mood more pronounced than that of grief or loss, excessive weight loss, or excessive guilt.
  • PMD Psychitic major depression
  • psychotic depression refers to a major depressive episode, in particular of melancholic nature, where the individual experiences psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.
  • Catatonic depression refers to major depression involving disturbances of motor behavior and other symptoms. An individual may become mute and stuporose, and either is immobile or exhibits purposeless or playful movements.
  • SAD Seasonal affective disorder
  • Dysthymia refers to a condition related to unipolar depression, where the same physical and cognitive problems are evident. They are not as severe and tend to last longer (e.g., at least 2 years).
  • Double depression refers to fairly depressed mood (dysthymia) that lasts for at least 2 years and is punctuated by periods of major depression.
  • DPD Depressive Personality Disorder
  • RBD Recurrent Brief Depression
  • Minor depressive disorder or minor depression refers to a depression in which at least 2 symptoms are present for 2 weeks.
  • Bipolar disorder or manic depressive disorder causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
  • emotional highs mania or hypomania
  • lows depression
  • mania the individual may feel or act abnormally happy, energetic, or irritable. They often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences.
  • the need for sleep is usually reduced.
  • depression there may be crying, poor eye contact with others, and a negative outlook on life.
  • the risk of suicide among those with the disorder is high at greater than 6% over 20 years, while self harm occurs in 30-40%.
  • Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorder and substance use disorder are commonly associated with bipolar disorder.
  • Depression caused by chronic medical conditions refers to depression caused by chronic medical conditions such as cancer or chronic pain, chemotherapy, chronic stress.
  • Treatment-resistant depression refers to a condition where the individuals have been treated for depression, but the symptoms do not improve.
  • antidepressants or physchological counseling do not ease depression symptoms for individuals with treatment-resistant depression.
  • individuals with treatment-resistant depression improve symptoms, but come back.
  • Refractory depression occurs in patients suffering from depression who are resistant to standard pharmacological treatments, including tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs, SSRIs, and double and triple uptake inhibitors and/or anxiolytic drugs, as well as non-pharmacological treatments (e.g., psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, vagus nerve stimulation and/or transcranial magnetic stimulation).
  • Post-surgical depression refers to feelings of depression that follow a surgical procedure (e.g., as a result of having to confront one's mortality). For example, individuals may feel sadness or empty mood persistently, a loss of pleasure or interest in hobbies and activities normally enjoyed, or a persistent felling of worthlessness or hopelessness.
  • Mood disorder associated with conditions or disorders of women's health refers to mood disorders (e.g., depression) associated with (e.g., resulting from) a condition or disorder of women's health (e.g., as described herein).
  • mood disorders e.g., depression
  • a condition or disorder of women's health e.g., as described herein.
  • Suicidality, suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior refers to the tendency of an individual to commit suicide.
  • Suicidal ideation concerns thoughts about or an unusual preoccupation with suicide.
  • the range of suicidal ideation varies greatly, from e.g., fleeting thoughts to extensive thoughts, detailed planning, role playing, incomplete attempts. Symptoms include talking about suicide, getting the means to commit suicide, withdrawing from social contact, being preoccupied with death, feeling trapped or hopeless about a situation, increasing use of alcohol or drugs, doing risky or self-destructive things, saying goodbye to people as if they won't be seen again.
  • Symptoms of depression include persistent anxious or sad feelings, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, pessimism, worthlessness, low energy, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, sleeplessness, irritability, fatigue, motor challenges, loss of interest in pleasurable activities or hobbies, loss of concentration, loss of energy, poor self-esteem, absence of positive thoughts or plans, excessive sleeping, overeating, appetite loss, insomnia, self-harm, thoughts of suicide, and suicide attempts.
  • the presence, severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms may vary on a case to case basis. Symptoms of depression, and relief of the same, may be ascertained by a physician or psychologist (e.g., by a mental state examination).
  • the method provides therapeutic effect (e.g., as measured by reduction in Hamilton Depression Score (HAM-D)) within 4, 3, 2, 1 days; 96, 84, 72, 60, 48, 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8 hours or less.
  • the therapeutic effect is a decrease from baseline in HAM-D score at the end of a treatment period (e.g., 12, 24, 48 hours after administration; 24, 48, 72, 96 hours or more).
  • the decrease from baseline in HAM-D score is from severe (e.g., HAM-D score of 24 or greater) to symptom-free (e.g., HAM-D score of 7 or lower).
  • the baseline score is about 10 to 52 (e.g., more than 10, 15, or 20; 10 to 52, 12 to 52, 15 to 52, 17 to 52, 20 to 52, 22 to 52). In some embodiments, the baseline score is at least 10, 15, or 20. In some embodiments, the HAM-D score at the end of the treatment period is about 0 to 10 (e.g., less than 10; 0 to 10, 0 to 6, 0 to 4, 0 to 3, 0 to 2, 1.8). In some embodiments, the HAM-D score at the end of the treatment period is less than 10, 7, 5, or 3.
  • the decrease in HAM-D score is from a baseline score of about 20 to 30 (e.g., 22 to 28, 23 to 27, 24 to 27, 25 to 27, 26 to 27) to a HAM-D score at the end of the treatment period is about 0 to 10 (e.g., less than 10; 0 to 10, 0 to 6, 0 to 4, 0 to 3, 0 to 2, 1.8).
  • the decrease in the baseline HAM-D score to HAM-D score at the end of the treatment period is at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 25, 40, 50, or 100 fold).
  • the percentage decrease in the baseline HAM-D score to HAM-D score at the end of the treatment period is at least 50% (e.g., 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%).
  • the therapeutic effect is a decrease from baseline in HAM-D score at the end of a treatment period (e.g., 12, 24, 48 hours after administration; 24, 48, 72, 96 hours or more) at least 10, 15, or 20 points.
  • the therapeutic effect is a decrease from baseline in HAM-D score at the end of a treatment period (e.g., 12, 24, 48 hours after administration; 24, 48, 72, 96 hours or more) at least 5, 7, or 10 points more relative to the therapeutic effect provided by a placebo treatment.
  • the method provides therapeutic effect (e.g., as measured by reduction in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)) within 4, 3, 2, 1 days; 96, 84, 72, 60, 48, 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8 hours or less.
  • the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) is a ten-item diagnostic questionnaire (regarding apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, reduced sleep, reduced appetite, concentration difficulties, lassitude, inability to feel, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts) which psychiatrists use to measure the severity of depressive episodes in patients with mood disorders. 0-6 indicates normal/symptom absent; 7-19 indicates mild depression; 20-34 indicates moderate depression; and >34 indicates severe depression.
  • the therapeutic effect is a decrease from baseline in MADRS score at the end of a treatment period (e.g., 12, 24, 48 hours after administration; 24, 48, 60, 72, 96 hours or more).
  • the decrease from baseline in MADRS score is from severe (e.g., MADRS score of 30 or greater) to symptom-free (e.g., MADRS score of 20 or lower).
  • the mean change from baseline in MADRS total score from treatment with a compound described herein is about ⁇ 15, ⁇ 20, ⁇ 25, ⁇ 30, while the mean change from baseline in MADRS total score from treatment with placebo is about ⁇ 15, ⁇ 10, ⁇ 5.
  • the method provides therapeutic effect (e.g., as measured by reduction in Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)) within 4, 3, 2, 1 days; 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8 hours or less.
  • the therapeutic effect is a improvement measured by the EPDS.
  • the method provides therapeutic effect (e.g., as measured by reduction in Clinical Global Impression-Improvement Scale (CGI)) within 4, 3, 2, 1 days; 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8 hours or less.
  • CGI Clinical Global Impression-Improvement Scale
  • the therapeutic effect is a CGI score of 2 or less.
  • the method provides therapeutic effect (e.g., as measured by reduction in Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7)) within 4, 3, 2, 1 days; 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8 hours or less.
  • GID-7 Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale
  • anxiety disorders e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • Anxiety disorder is a blanket term covering several different forms of abnormal and pathological fear and anxiety.
  • Current psychiatric diagnostic criteria recognize a wide variety of anxiety disorders.
  • Generalized anxiety disorder is a common chronic disorder characterized by long-lasting anxiety that is not focused on any one object or situation. Those suffering from generalized anxiety experience non-specific persistent fear and worry and become overly concerned with everyday matters. Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common anxiety disorder to affect older adults.
  • panic disorder a person suffers from brief attacks of intense terror and apprehension, often marked by trembling, shaking, confusion, dizziness, nausea, difficulty breathing.
  • panic attacks defined by the APA as fear or discomfort that abruptly arises and peaks in less than ten minutes, can last for several hours and can be triggered by stress, fear, or even exercise; although the specific cause is not always apparent.
  • a diagnosis of panic disorder also requires that said attacks have chronic consequences: either worry over the attacks' potential implications, persistent fear of future attacks, or significant changes in behavior related to the attacks. Accordingly, those suffering from panic disorder experience symptoms even outside of specific panic episodes.
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder primarily characterized by repetitive obsessions (distressing, persistent, and intrusive thoughts or images) and compulsions (urges to perform specific acts or rituals).
  • the OCD thought pattern may be likened to superstitions insofar as it involves a belief in a causative relationship where, in reality, one does not exist. Often the process is entirely illogical; for example, the compulsion of walking in a certain pattern may be employed to alleviate the obsession of impending harm.
  • the single largest category of anxiety disorders is that of phobia, which includes all cases in which fear and anxiety is triggered by a specific stimulus or situation. Sufferers typically anticipate cosmic consequences from encountering the object of their fear, which can be anything from an animal to a location to a bodily fluid.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is an anxiety disorder which results from a traumatic experience.
  • Post-traumatic stress can result from an extreme situation, such as combat, rape, hostage situations, or even serious accident. It can also result from long term (chronic) exposure to a severe stressor, for example soldiers who endure individual battles but cannot cope with continuous combat. Common symptoms include flashbacks, avoidant behaviors, and depression.
  • Conditions or disorders related to women's health include, but are not limited to, Gynecological health and disorders (e.g., premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)), pregnancy issues (e.g., miscarriage, abortion), infertility and related disorders (e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)), other disorders and conditions, and issues related to women's overall health and wellness (e.g., menopause).
  • PMS premenstrual syndrome
  • PMDD premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  • PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Gynecological health and disorders affecting women include menstruation and menstrual irregularities; urinary tract health, including urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders; and such disorders as bacterial vaginosis, vaginitis, uterine fibroids, and vulvodynia.
  • PMS Premenstrual syndrome
  • PMDD Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  • the symptoms of PMDD are similar to PMS but more severe and may interfere with work, social activity, and relationships.
  • PMDD symptoms include mood swings, depressed mood or feelings of hopelessness, marked anger, increased interpersonal conflicts, tension and anxiety, irritability, decreased interest in usual activities, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, change in appetite, feeling out of control or overwhelmed, sleep problems, physical problems (e.g., bloating, breast tenderness, swelling, headaches, joint or muscle pain).
  • Pregnancy issues include preconception care and prenatal care, pregnancy loss (miscarriage and stillbirth), preterm labor and premature birth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), breastfeeding, and birth defects.
  • Miscarriage refers to a pregnancy that ends on its own, within the first 20 weeks of gestation.
  • Abortion refers to the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, which can be performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.
  • Infertility and related disorders include uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and primary ovarian insufficiency.
  • PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • PCOS Symptoms of PCOS include irregular or no menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess body and facial hair, acne, pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant, and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin.
  • PCOS may be associated with conditions including type 2 diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, mood disorders, and endometrial cancer.
  • Menopause refers to the 12 months after a woman's last menstrual period and marks the end of menstrual cycles. Menopause typically occurs in a woman's 40s or 50s. Physical symptoms such as hot flashes and emotional symptoms of menopause may disrupt sleep, lower energy, or trigger anxiety or feelings of sadness or loss. Menopause includes natural menopause and surgical menopause, which is a type of induced menopause due to an event such as surgery (e.g., hysterectomy, oophorectomy; cancer). It is induced when the ovaries are gravely damaged by, e.g., radiation, chemotherapy, or other medications.
  • surgery e.g., hysterectomy, oophorectomy; cancer
  • the compound of Formula (I), the compound of Formula (V), or the compound of Formula (IX), or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a pharmaceutically acceptable composition thereof can be used in a method described herein, for example in the treatment of a disorder described herein such as epilepsy, status epilepticus, or seizure, for example as described in WO2013/112605 and WO/2014/031792, the contents of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.
  • a disorder described herein such as epilepsy, status epilepticus, or seizure, for example as described in WO2013/112605 and WO/2014/031792, the contents of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.
  • Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by repeated seizures over time.
  • Types of epilepsy can include, but are not limited to generalized epilepsy, e.g., childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile nyoclonic epilepsy, epilepsy with grand-mal seizures on awakening, West syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, partial epilepsy, e.g., temporal lobe epilepsy, frontal lobe epilepsy, benign focal epilepsy of childhood.
  • Epileptogenesis is a gradual process by which a normal brain develops epilepsy (a chronic condition in which seizures occur). Epileptogenesis results from neuronal damage precipitated by the initial insult (e.g., status epilepticus).
  • Status epilepticus can include, e.g., convulsive status epilepticus, e.g., early status epilepticus, established status epilepticus, refractory status epilepticus, super-refractory status epilepticus; non-convulsive status epilepticus, e.g., generalized status epilepticus, complex partial status epilepticus; generalized periodic epileptiform discharges; and periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges.
  • Convulsive status epilepticus is characterized by the presence of convulsive status epileptic seizures, and can include early status epilepticus, established status epilepticus, refractory status epilepticus, super-refractory status epilepticus.
  • Early status epilepticus is treated with a first line therapy.
  • Established status epilepticus is characterized by status epileptic seizures which persist despite treatment with a first line therapy, and a second line therapy is administered.
  • Refractory status epilepticus is characterized by status epileptic seizures which persist despite treatment with a first line and a second line therapy, and a general anesthetic is generally administered.
  • Super refractory status epilepticus is characterized by status epileptic seizures which persist despite treatment with a first line therapy, a second line therapy, and a general anesthetic for 24 hours or more.
  • Non-convulsive status epilepticus can include, e.g., focal non-convulsive status epilepticus, e.g., complex partial non-convulsive status epilepticus, simple partial non-convulsive status epilepticus, subtle non-convulsive status epilepticus; generalized non-convulsive status epilepticus, e.g., late onset absence non-convulsive status epilepticus, atypical absence non-convulsive status epilepticus, or typical absence non-convulsive status epilepticus.
  • focal non-convulsive status epilepticus e.g., complex partial non-convulsive status epilepticus, simple partial non-convulsive status epilepticus, subtle non-convulsive status epilepticus
  • generalized non-convulsive status epilepticus e.g., late onset absence non-convulsive status epilepticus, atypical absence non-convulsive
  • the compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (V), or a compound of Formula (IX) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a pharmaceutically acceptable composition thereof can also be administered as a prophylactic to a subject having a CNS disorder e.g., a traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, e.g., convulsive status epilepticus, e.g., early status epilepticus, established status epilepticus, refractory status epilepticus, super-refractory status epilepticus; non-convulsive status epilepticus, e.g., generalized status epilepticus, complex partial status epilepticus; generalized periodic epileptiform discharges; and periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges; prior to the onset of a seizure.
  • a CNS disorder e.g., a traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, e.g., convulsive status epilepticus, e.g., early
  • a seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  • the term “seizure” is often used interchangeably with “convulsion.” Convulsions are when a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. During convulsions, the person's muscles contract and relax repeatedly.
  • seizures are divided into two broad categories: generalized and partial (also called local or focal). Classifying the type of seizure helps doctors diagnose whether or not a patient has epilepsy.
  • Generalized seizures are produced by electrical impulses from throughout the entire brain, whereas partial seizures are produced (at least initially) by electrical impulses in a relatively small part of the brain.
  • the part of the brain generating the seizures is sometimes called the focus.
  • Absence seizures cause a short loss of consciousness (just a few seconds) with few or no symptoms.
  • the patient most often a child, typically interrupts an activity and stares blankly. These seizures begin and end abruptly and may occur several times a day. Patients are usually not aware that they are having a seizure, except that they may be aware of “losing time.”
  • Myoclonic seizures consist of sporadic jerks, usually on both sides of the body. Patients sometimes describe the jerks as brief electrical shocks. When violent, these seizures may result in dropping or involuntarily throwing objects.
  • Clonic seizures are repetitive, rhythmic jerks that involve both sides of the body at the same time.
  • Tonic seizures are characterized by stiffening of the muscles.
  • Atonic seizures consist of a sudden and general loss of muscle tone, particularly in the arms and legs, which often results in a fall.
  • Seizures described herein can include epileptic seizures; acute repetitive seizures; cluster seizures; continuous seizures; unremitting seizures; prolonged seizures; recurrent seizures; status epilepticus seizures, e.g., refractory convulsive status epilepticus, non-convulsive status epilepticus seizures; refractory seizures; myoclonic seizures; tonic seizures; tonic-clonic seizures; simple partial seizures; complex partial seizures; secondarily generalized seizures; atypical absence seizures; absence seizures; atonic seizures; benign Rolandic seizures; febrile seizures; emotional seizures; focal seizures; gelastic seizures; generalized onset seizures; infantile spasms; Jacksonian seizures; massive bilateral myoclonus seizures; multifocal seizures; neonatal onset seizures; nocturnal seizures; occipital lobe seizures; post traumatic seizures; subtle seizures; Sylvan seizures; visual reflex seizures; or withdrawal seizures.
  • the seizure is a generalized seizure associated with Dravet Syndrome, Lennox-G
  • movement disorders refers to a variety of diseases and disorders that are associated with hyperkinetic movement disorders and related abnormalities in muscle control.
  • exemplary movement disorders include, but are not limited to, Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism (defined particularly by bradykinesia), dystonia, chorea and Huntington's disease, ataxia, tremor (e.g., essential tremor), myoclonus and startle, tics and Tourette syndrome, Restless legs syndrome, stiff person syndrome, and gait disorders.
  • the methods described herein can be used to treat tremor, for example the compound of Forumula (I) can be used to treat cerebellar tremor or intention tremor, dystonic tremor, essential tremor, orthostatic tremor, parkinsonian tremor, physiological tremor, psychogenic tremor, or rubral tremor.
  • tremor for example the compound of Forumula (I) can be used to treat cerebellar tremor or intention tremor, dystonic tremor, essential tremor, orthostatic tremor, parkinsonian tremor, physiological tremor, psychogenic tremor, or rubral tremor.
  • Tremor includes hereditary, degenerative, and idiopathic disorders such as Wilson's disease, Parkinson's disease, and essential tremor, respectively; metabolic diseases (e.g., thyoid-parathyroid-, liver disease and hypoglycemia); peripheral neuropathies (associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Roussy-Levy, diabetes mellitus, complex regional pain syndrome); toxins (nicotine, mercury, lead, CO, Manganese, arsenic, toluene); drug-induced (narcoleptics, tricyclics, lithium, cocaine, alcohol, adrenaline, bronchodilators, theophylline, caffeine, steroids, valproate, amiodarone, thyroid hormones, vincristine); and psychogenic disorders.
  • metabolic diseases e.g., thyoid-parathyroid-, liver disease and hypoglycemia
  • peripheral neuropathies associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Roussy-Levy, diabetes mellit
  • Clinical tremor can be classified into physiologic tremor, enhanced physiologic tremor, essential tremor syndromes (including classical essential tremor, primary orthostatic tremor, and task- and position-specific tremor), dystonic tremor, parkinsonian tremor, cerebellar tremor, Holmes' tremor (i.e., rubral tremor), palatal tremor, neuropathic tremor, toxic or drug-induced tremor, and psychogenic tremor.
  • essential tremor syndromes including classical essential tremor, primary orthostatic tremor, and task- and position-specific tremor
  • dystonic tremor including classical essential tremor, primary orthostatic tremor, and task- and position-specific tremor
  • dystonic tremor including classical essential tremor, primary orthostatic tremor, and task- and position-specific tremor
  • dystonic tremor including classical essential tremor, primary orthostatic tremor, and task- and position-specific tremor
  • Tremor is an involuntary, at times rhythmic, muscle contraction and relaxation that can involve oscillations or twitching of one or more body parts (e.g., hands, arms, eyes, face, head, vocal folds, trunk, legs).
  • body parts e.g., hands, arms, eyes, face, head, vocal folds, trunk, legs.
  • Cerebellar tremor or intention tremor is a slow, broad tremor of the extremities that occurs after a purposeful movement. Cerebellar tremor is caused by lesions in or damage to the cerebellum resulting from, e.g., tumor, stroke, disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis, an inherited degenerative disorder).
  • Dystonic tremor occurs in individuals affected by dystonia, a movement disorder in which sustained involuntary muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive motions and/or painful and abnormal postures or positions.
  • Dystonic tremor may affect any muscle in the body.
  • Dystonic tremors occurs irregularly and often can be relieved by complete rest.
  • Essential tremor or benign essential tremor is the most common type of tremor.
  • Essential tremor may be mild and nonprogressive in some, and may be slowly progressive, starting on one side of the body but affect both sides within 3 years. The hands are most often affected, but the head, voice, tongue, legs, and trunk may also be involved.
  • Tremor frequency may decrease as the person ages, but severity may increase. Heightened emotion, stress, fever, physical exhaustion, or low blood sugar may trigger tremors and/or increase their severity. Symptoms generally evolve over time and can be both visible and persistent following onset.
  • Orthostatic tremor is characterized by fast (e.g., greater than 12 Hz) rhythmic muscle contractions that occurs in the legs and trunk immediately after standing. Cramps are felt in the thighs and legs and the patient may shake uncontrollably when asked to stand in one spot. Orthostatic tremor may occurs in patients with essential tremor.
  • Parkinsonian tremor is caused by damage to structures within the brain that control movement. Parkinsonian tremor is often a precursor to Parkinson's disease and is typically seen as a “pill-rolling” action of the hands that may also affect the chin, lips, legs, and trunk. Onset of parkinsonian tremor typically begins after age 60. Movement starts in one limb or on one side of the body and can progress to include the other side.
  • Physiological tremor can occur in normal individuals and have no clinical significance. It can be seen in all voluntary muscle groups. Physiological tremor can be caused by certain drugs, alcohol withdrawl, or medical conditions including an overactive thyroid and hypoglycemia. The tremor classically has a frequency of about 10 Hz.
  • Psychogenic tremor or hysterical tremor can occur at rest or during postural or kinetic movement.
  • Patient with psychogenic tremor may have a conversion disorder or another psychiatric disease.
  • Rubral tremor is characterized by coarse slow tremor which can be present at rest, at posture, and with intention.
  • the tremor is associated with conditions that affect the red nucleus in the midbrain, classical unusual strokes.
  • Parkinson's Disease affects nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine. Symptoms include muscle rigidity, tremors, and changes in speech and gait. Parkinsonism is characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. Parkinsonism shares symptons found in Parkinson's Disease, but is a symptom complex rather than a progressive neurodegenerative disease.
  • Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal, often repetitive movements or postures.
  • Dystonic movements can be patterned, twisting, and may be tremulous.
  • Dystonia is often initiated or worsened by voluntary action and associated with overflow muscle activation.
  • Chorea is a neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements typically affecting the shoulders, hips, and face. Huntington's Disease is an inherited disease that causes nerve cells in the brain to waste away. Symptoms include uncontrolled movements, clumsiness, and balance problems. Huntington's disease can hinder walk, talk, and swallowing.
  • Ataxia refers to the loss of full control of bodily movements, and may affect the fingers, hands, arms, legs, body, speech, and eye movements.
  • Myloclonus and Startle is a response to a sudden and unexpected stimulus, which can be acoustic, tactile, visual, or vestibular.
  • Tics are an involuntary movement usually onset suddenly, brief, repetitive, but non-rhythmical, typically imitating normal behavior and often occurring out of a background of normal activity. Tics can be classified as motor or vocal, motor tics associated with movements while vocal tics associated with sound. Tics can be characterized as simple or complex. For example simple motor tics involve only a few muscles restricted to a specific body part. Tourette Syndrome is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic.
  • Restless Legs Syndrome is a neurologic sensorimotor disorder characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when at rest.
  • Stiff Person Syndrome is a progressive movement disorder characterized by involuntary painful spasms and rigidity of muscles, usually involving the lower back and legs.
  • Stiff-legged gait with exaggerated lumbar hyperlordosis typically results. Characteristic abnormality on EMG recordings with continuous motor unit activity of the paraspinal axial muscles is typically observed. Variants include “stiff-limb syndrome” producing focal stiffness typically affecting distal legs and feet.
  • Gait disorders refer to an abnormalitiy in the manner or style of walking, which results from neuromuscular, arthritic, or other body changes. Gait is classified according to the system responsible for abnormal locomotion, and include hemiplegic gait, diplegic gait, neuropathic gait, myopathic gait, parkinsonian gait, choreiform gait, ataxic gait, and sensory gait.
  • Anesthesia is a pharmacologically induced and reversible state of amnesia, analgesia, loss of responsiveness, loss of skeletal muscle reflexes, decreased stress response, or all of these simultaneously. These effects can be obtained from a single drug which alone provides the correct combination of effects, or occasionally with a combination of drugs (e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, paralytics, analgesics) to achieve very specific combinations of results. Anesthesia allows patients to undergo surgery and other procedures without the distress and pain they would otherwise experience.
  • drugs e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, paralytics, analgesics
  • Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of a pharmacological agent, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure.
  • Sedation and analgesia include a continuum of states of consciousness ranging from minimal sedation (anxiolysis) to general anesthesia.
  • Minimal sedation is also known as anxiolysis. Minimal sedation is a drug-induced state during which the patient responds normally to verbal commands. Cognitive function and coordination may be impaired. Ventilatory and cardiovascular functions are typically unaffected.
  • Moderate sedation/analgesia is a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which the patient responds purposefully to verbal command, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are usually necessary to maintain a patent airway. Spontaneous ventilation is typically adequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
  • Deep sedation/analgesia is a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which the patient cannot be easily aroused, but responds purposefully (not a reflex withdrawal from a painful stimulus) following repeated or painful stimulation.
  • Independent ventilatory function may be impaired and the patient may require assistance to maintain a patent airway.
  • Spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
  • General anesthesia is a drug-induced loss of consciousness during which the patient is not arousable, even to painful stimuli.
  • the ability to maintain independent ventilatory function is often impaired and assistance is often required to maintain a patent airway.
  • Positive pressure ventilation may be required due to depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug-induced depression of neuromuscular function.
  • Cardiovascular function may be impaired.
  • Sedation in the intensive care unit allows the depression of patients' awareness of the environment and reduction of their response to external stimulation. It can play a role in the care of the critically ill patient, and encompasses a wide spectrum of symptom control that will vary between patients, and among individuals throughout the course of their illnesses. Heavy sedation in critical care has been used to facilitate endotracheal tube tolerance and ventilator synchronization, often with neuromuscular blocking agents.
  • sedation e.g., long-term sedation, continuous sedation
  • a prolonged period of time e.g., 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 5 days, 1 week, 2 week, 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months.
  • Long-term sedation agents may have long duration of action. Sedation agents in the ICU may have short elimination half-life.
  • Procedural sedation and analgesia is a technique of administering sedatives or dissociative agents with or without analgesics to induce a state that allows a subject to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining cardiorespiratory function.
  • protecting groups may be necessary to prevent certain functional groups from undergoing undesired reactions.
  • the choice of a suitable protecting group for a particular functional group as well as suitable conditions for protection and deprotection are well known in the art. For example, numerous protecting groups, and their introduction and removal, are described in T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis , Second Edition, Wiley, New York, 1991, and references cited therein.
  • the compounds provided herein may be isolated and purified by known standard procedures. Such procedures include (but are not limited to) recrystallization, column chromatography, HPLC, or supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC). The following schemes are presented with details as to the preparation of representative oxysterols that have been listed herein.
  • the compounds provided herein may be prepared from known or commercially available starting materials and reagents by one skilled in the art of organic synthesis.
  • Exemplary chiral columns available for use in the separation/purification of the enantiomers/diastereomers provided herein include, but are not limited to, CHIRALPAK® AD-10, CHIRALCEL® OB, CHIRALCEL® OB—H, CHIRALCEL® OD, CHIRALCEL® OD-H, CHIRALCEL® OF, CHIRALCEL® OG, CHIRALCEL® OJ and CHIRALCEL® OK.
  • Exemplary general method for preparative HPLC Column: Durashell. Mobile phase: A: water, B: acetonitrile. % B at 0 min: 41%, % B at 8 min: 71%, flow rate: 35 mL/min, detection wavelength: 220 nm.
  • Exemplary LCMS conditions include:
  • MS ionization ESI Detector PDA, ELSD 10-80AB_2MIN_E Column Xtimate C18 2.1 * 30 mm, 3 um Mobile Phase A: water (4 L) + TFA (1.5 mL) B: acetonitrile (4 L) + TFA (0.75 mL) TIME (min) B % 0 10 0.9 80 1.5 80 1.51 10 2 10 Flow Rate 1.2 mL/min wavelength UV 220 nm Oven Temp 50° C.
  • cortices are rapidly removed following decapitation of carbon dioxide-anesthetized Sprague-Dawley rats (200-250 g).
  • the cortices are homogenized in 10 volumes of ice-cold 0.32 M sucrose using a glass/teflon homogenizer and centrifuged at 1500 ⁇ g for 10 min at 4° C.
  • the resultant supernatants are centrifuged at 10,000 ⁇ g for 20 min at 4° C. to obtain the P2 pellets.
  • the P2 pellets are resuspended in 200 mM NaCl/50 mM Na—K phosphate pH 7.4 buffer and centrifuged at 10,000 ⁇ g for 10 min at 4° C.
  • the concentration of test compound producing 50% inhibition (IC 50 ) of specific binding and the maximal extent of inhibition (Imax) are determined for the individual experiments with the same model used for the overall data and then the means ⁇ SEM.s of the individual experiments are calculated.
  • Picrotoxin serves as the positive control for these studies as it has been demonstrated to robustly inhibit TBPS binding.
  • PCC pyridinium chlorochromate; t-BuOK: potassium tert-butoxide; 9-BBN: 9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane; Pd(t-Bu 3 P) 2 : bis(tri-tert-butylphosphine)palladium(0); AcCl: acetyl chloride; i-PrMgCl: Isopropylmagnesium chloride; TBSCl: tert-Butyl(chloro)dimethylsilane; (i-PrO) 4 Ti: titanium tetraisopropoxide; BHT: 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylphenoxide; Me: methyl; i-Pr: iso-propyl; t-Bu: tert-butyl; Ph: phenyl; Et: ethyl; Bz: benzoyl; BzCl: benzoyl chloride; CsF: cesium fluoride
  • PCC pyridinium chlorochromate; t-BuOK: potassium tert-butoxide; 9-BBN: 9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane; Pd(t-Bu 3 P) 2 : bis(tri-tert-butylphosphine)palladium(0); AcCi: acetyl chloride; i-PrMgCl: Isopropylmagnesium chloride; TBSCi: tert-Butyl(chloro)dimethylsilane; (i-PrO) 4 Ti: titanium tetraisopropoxide; BHT: 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylphenoxide; Me: methyl; i-Pr: iso-propyl; t-Bu: tert-butyl; Ph: phenyl; Et: ethyl; Bz: benzoyl; BzCl: benzoyl chloride; CsF: cesium fluoride
  • Step 1 To a solution of A1 (100 g, 290 mmol) in THF (500 mL) was added Pd—C(wet, 10%, 10 g) under N 2 . The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H 2 for three times. The mixture was stirred under H 2 (15 psi) at 25 C for 48 hours to give a black suspension. The reaction mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and washed with THF (500 mL). The filtrate was concentrated and to give A2 (98 g, 97%) as a solid.
  • Step 2 To a solution of MePPh 3 Br (20.6 g, 57.7 mmol, 1.0 eq) in THF (200 mL) was added t-BuOK (6.47 g, 57.7 mmol, 1.0 eq) at 0° C. After addition, the reaction mixture was heated to 20° C. and stirred for 1 hour. Then the mixture was added to a solution A2 (20 g, 57.7 mmol, 1.0 eq) in THF (200 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. The mixture was treated with NH 4 Cl (100 mL, 10%) and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 100 mL).
  • Step 3 To a solution of A3 (19 g, 55.1 mmol) in ethanol (100 mL) was added Pd—C(dry, 10%, 2 g) under N 2 . The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H 2 for three times. The mixture was stirred for 20 hrs at 15° C. under H 2 . The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuum to give A4 (18 g, 95%) as a solid.
  • Step 4 To a solution of A4 (18 g, 51.9 mmol) in MeOH (200 mL) was added K 2 CO 3 (28.6 g, 207 mmol) in one portion at 15° C. under N 2 . The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 2 h and quenched with water (100 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with DCM (3 ⁇ 100 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with saturated brine (100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated to afford A5 (15.2 g, 96%) as colourless oil.
  • Step 5 To a solution of A5 (8 g, 26.2 mmol) in DCM (100 mL) was added silica gel (11.2 g) and PCC (11.2 g, 52.6 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. The resulting mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuum. To a solution of the crude product in DCM (20 mL) was added silica gel (20 g) and PE (100 mL). After stirring at 25° C. for 30 mins, the mixture was and filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuum to give A6 (7 g) as a solid.
  • Step 6 A suspension of LiCl (2.05 g, 48.5 mmol, anhydrous) in THF (200 mL, anhydrous) was stirred at 10° C. for 30 mins under N 2 .
  • FeCl 3 (4.11 g, 25.4 mmol, anhydrous) was added at 10° C. After cooling to ⁇ 30° C., MeMgBr (30.8 mL, 3M in diethyl ether) was added drop-wise at ⁇ 30° C. After stirring at ⁇ 30° C. for 10 mins, A6 (7 g, 23.1 mmol) was added at ⁇ 30° C. The mixture was stirred at ⁇ 15° C.
  • Step 7a (Compound 1).
  • t-BuOH 2 mL
  • t-BuOK 703 mg, 6.27 mmol
  • A7 200 mg, 0.627 mmol
  • DME 1,3-butane
  • TosMic 243 mg, 1.25 mmol
  • DME 1,3-butanediol
  • the mixture became yellow.
  • the resulting mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h and quenched with water.
  • the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3 ⁇ 30 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine.
  • Step 7b (Compound 2).
  • t-BuOH 2 mL
  • t-BuOK 703 mg, 6.27 mmol
  • the reaction vessel was evaporated and filled with N 2 .
  • A8 200 mg, 0.627 mmol
  • DME 1 mL
  • TosMIC 243 mg, 1.25 mmol
  • the mixture became yellow.
  • the resulting mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h. Water was added and the mixture was stirred. Then it was extracted with ethyl acetate (3 ⁇ 30 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine.
  • Step 1a (B1). To a solution of A7 (200 mg, 0.627 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL) was added NaBH 4 (47.2 mg, 1.25 mmol) at 25° C. After stirring at 25° C. for 30 mins, the reaction was quenched by adding water (10 mL) and extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to give B1 (180 mg, crude) as a solid, which was directly used for next step without further purification.
  • KOH 94.2 mg, 1.68 mmol
  • Me 2 SO 4 0.282 mg, 0.211 mL, 2.24 mmol
  • Step 1b (B2).
  • A8 200 mg, 0.627 mmol
  • MeOH MeOH
  • NaBH 4 47.2 mg, 1.25 mmol
  • the reaction was quenched by adding water (10 mL) and extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to give B2 (170 mg, crude) as a solid, which was directly used for next step without further purification.
  • Step 2b (Compound 4). To a solution of B2 (170 mg, 0.530 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added KOH (88.6 mg, 1.58 mmol) and Me 2 SO 4 (0.266 mg, 0.2 mL, 2.11 mmol) at 0° C. Then the mixture was warmed to 25° C. and stirred at the same temperature for 16 h. The mixture was quenched with the addition of 50 mL of water and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 30 mL).
  • Step 1 To a suspension of PPh 3 EtBr (1.91 g, 5.15 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added t-BuOK (0.577 g, 5.15 mmol) at 10° C. The color of the suspension turned dark red. After stirring at 40° C. for 30 min, a solution of A7 (0.55 g, 1.72 mmol) in THF (2 mL) was added at 40° C. After stirring at 40° C. for 1 h, the reaction mixture was poured into 20 g of crushed ice and stirred for 15 minutes. The organic layer was separated and the water phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL).
  • Step 2 To a solution of C1 (200 mg, 0.605 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was added drop-wise a solution of BH 3 -Me 2 S (0.605 mL, 6.05 mmol) at 0° C. The solution was stirred at 15° C. for 3 h. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of NaOH solution (3.62 mL, 2 M) was added very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (683 mg, 6.05 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. After stirring at 15° C. for 2 h, the saturated aqueous Na 2 S 2 O 3 (50 mL) was added until the reaction solution became clear.
  • Step 3 To a solution of C3 (180 mg, 0.516 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added silica gel (222 mg) and PCC (222 mg, 1.03 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. The resulting mixture was filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vacuum. To a solution of the crude product in DCM (20 mL) was added silica gel (20 g) and PE (100 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 30 mins and filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuum to give crude product, which was purified by flash column (0-10% of EtOAc in PE) to give Compound 5 (29 mg, 16%) as a solid.
  • Step 4 To a suspension of PPh 3 EtBr (1.21 g, 3.27 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added t-BuOK (0.366 g, 3.27 mmol) at 10° C. The color of the suspension turned dark red. After stirring at 40° C. for 30 min, a solution of A8 (0.35 g, 1.09 mmol) in THF (2 mL) was added at 40° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was poured into 20 g of crushed ice and stirred for 15 minutes. The organic layer was separated and the water phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL).
  • Step 5 To a solution of C3 (120 mg, 0.363 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was added drop-wise a solution of BH 3 -Me 2 S (0.363 mL, 3.63 mmol) at 0° C. The solution was stirred at 15° C. for 3 h. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of NaOH solution (2.17 mL, 2M) was added very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (410 mg, 3.63 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 15° C. for 2 h. Then saturated aqueous Na 2 S 2 O 3 (50 mL) was added until the reaction solution became clear.
  • BH 3 -Me 2 S 0.363 mL, 3.63 mmol
  • Step 6 To a solution of C4 (100 mg, 0.286 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added silica gel (123 mg) and PCC (123 mg, 0.572 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. The resulting mixture was filtered and the filtrate concentrated by vacuum. To a solution of the crude product in DCM (20 mL) was added silica gel (20 g) and PE (100 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 30 mins and filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuum to give crude product. The crude product was purified by flash column (0-10% of EtOAc in PE) to give Compound 6 (13 mg, 13%) as a solid.
  • Step 1 To a suspension of PPh 3 EtBr (72.7 g, 196 mmol) in THF (200 mL) was added t-BuOK (21.9 g, 196 mmol) at 10° C. The color of the suspension was turned to dark red. After stirring at 40° C. for 30 min, a solution of A5 (20 g, 65.6 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added at 40° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was poured into 200 g of crashed ice and stirred for 15 minutes. The organic layer was separated and the water phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 200 mL).
  • Step 2 To a solution of D1 (10 g, 31.5 mmol) in anhydrous DCM (100 mL) was added silica gel (10 g) and PCC (13.5 g, 63.0 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 30% of EtOAc in PE) to give D2 (6.6 g, 67%) as a solid.
  • Step 3 Under nitrogen atmosphere, anhydrous THF (100 mL) was cooled to 10° C. and anhydrous LiCl (3.54 g, 83.6 mmol) was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred for 30 min to obtain a clear solution. To this solution was added anhydrous FeCl 3 (7.44 g, 45.9 mmol) in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 30 mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to ⁇ 35° C. and methyl magnesium bromide (3 M in diethyl ether, 55.6 mL, 167 mmol) was added dropwise maintaining the internal temperature between ⁇ 35° C. and ⁇ 30° C. The above mixture was stirred for 30 min at ⁇ 30° C.
  • Step 4 To a solution of D3 (6 g, 18.1 mmol) in THF (85 mL) was added 9-BBN dimer (13.2 g, 54.3 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 hrs. After cooling to 0° C., to the reaction mixture was added ethanol (10.3 mL, 181 mmol) and NaOH (36.1 mL, 5 M, 181 mmol) very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (18.1 mL, 181 mmol, 30%) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 15° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 75° C. for 1 hrs. The mixture was cooled and added to water (100 mL).
  • Step 5 To a suspension of D4 (5.9 g, 16.9 mmol) in DCM (100 mL) was added silica gel (3 g) and PCC (5.45 g, 25.3 mmol) at 15° C. The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 2 hrs. The mixture was filtered and the filtrated cake was washed with DCM (50 mL). The combined filtrate was concentrated in vacuum and purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 30% of EtOAc in PE) to afford D5 (4.3 g, impure) as a solid.
  • Step 6 To a solution of D5 (500 mg, 1.44 mmol) in MeOH (10 ml) was added HBr (57.4 mg, 0.29 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (337 mg, 2.15 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. The mixture was quenched by sat.aq NaHCO 3 (10 mL), treated with water (20 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to afford D6 (480 mg, crude) as light yellow oil, which was used directly for the next step.
  • HBr 57.4 mg, 0.29 mmol, 40% in water
  • Br 2 337 mg, 2.15 mmol
  • Step 8 Compounds 9 and 10.
  • Step 1 To a solution of D5 (500 mg, 1.44 mmol) in MeOH (10 ml) was added HBr (57.4 mg, 0.288 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (229 mg, 1.46 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched by sat.aq NaHCO 3 (10 mL), treated with water (20 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to afford D6 (500 mg, crude) as a solid used directly for the next step.
  • HBr 57.4 mg, 0.288 mmol, 40% in water
  • Br 2 (229 mg, 1.46 mmol
  • Step 2 Compounds 7 and 8
  • D6 500 mg, 1.17 mmol
  • K 2 CO 3 323 mg, 2.34 mmol
  • acetone 3 mL
  • 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]pyridine 1.45 mg, 1.22 mmol
  • the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 h.
  • the mixture was poured into water (50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3 ⁇ 20 mL).
  • Step 1 To a solution of chloro(methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphorane (19.7 g, 57.7 mmol) in THF (200 mL) was added t-BuLi (44.3 mL, 57.7 mmol, 1.3 M in n-hexane) at ⁇ 10° C., after addition, the reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Then the mixture was added to A2 (20 g, 57.7 mmol) in THF (200 mL) at 0° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 2 h. The mixture was treated with NH 4 Cl (100 mL, 10%), EtOAc (2 ⁇ 200 mL) was added. The organic phase was separated, concentrated in vacuum to afford crude product. The residue was purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 30% of EtOAc in PE) to give E1 (5 g, 23%) as a solid.
  • Step 2 To a solution of E1 (5 g, 13.3 mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) was added Pd—C(dry, 10%, 1 g) under N 2 . The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H 2 for three times. The mixture was stirred under H 2 (15 psi) at 15° C. for 16 hours to give a black suspension. The reaction mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and washed with EtOH (3 ⁇ 20 mL). The filtrate was concentrated to E2 (3.8 g, 76%) as a solid.
  • Step 3 To a solution of E2 (3.8 g, 10.0 mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) was added K 2 CO 3 (5.52 g, 40.0 mmol) in one portion at 15° C. under N 2 . The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 2 h. Water (20 mL) was added. The aqueous phase was extracted with DCM (3 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with saturated brine (2 ⁇ 20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated to afford E3 (3 g, 90%) as a solid.
  • Step 4 To a suspension of PPh 3 EtBr (11.5 g, 31.2 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added t-BuOK (3.5 g, 31.2 mmol) at 10° C. The color of the suspension turned dark red. After stirring at 40° C. for 1 hour, a solution of E3 (3.5 g, 10.4 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added at 40° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 16 h. The mixture was added saturated NH 4 Cl solution (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The organic layer was separated and the water phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 10 mL).
  • Step 5 To a suspension of E4 (1.5 g, 4.32 mmol) in DCM (30 mL) was added silica gel (2 g) and PCC (1.86 g, 8.64 mmol) at 15° C. The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 2 hrs. The mixture was filtered and the filtrated cake was washed with DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined filtrate was concentrated in vacuum and purified by flash column (0-30% of EtOAc in PE) to give crude product E5 (1.3 g, 87%) as a solid.
  • Step 6 Under nitrogen atmosphere, anhydrous THF (20 mL) was cooled to 10° C. and anhydrous LiCl (589 mg, 13.9 mmol) was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred for 30 min to obtain a clear solution. To this solution was added anhydrous FeCl 3 (1.24 g, 7.65 mmol) in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 30 mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to ⁇ 35° C. and methyl magnesium bromide (9.26 mL, 27.8 mmol, 3 M in diethyl ether) was added dropwise maintaining the internal temperature between ⁇ 35° C. and ⁇ 30° C. The above mixture was stirred for 30 min at ⁇ 30° C.
  • Step 7 To a solution of E6 (1 g, 2.77 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added dropwise a solution of BH 3 -Me 2 S (2.77 mL, 27.7 mmol, 10M in THF) at 0° C. The solution was stirred at 15° C. for 3 h. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of NaOH solution (16.6 mL, 2M) was added very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (2.76 mL, 27.7 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 15° C. for 2 h.
  • Step 8 To a suspension of E7 (0.9 g, 1.37 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) was added silica gel (1 g) and PCC (1.02 g, 4.74 mmol) at 15° C. The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 2 hrs. The mixture was filtered and the filtrated cake was washed with DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined filtrate was concentrated in vacuum, purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 20% of EtOAc in PE) and re-crystallized from DCM/n-hexane (2 mL/20 mL) at 15° C. to give Compound 11 (130 mg, 14%) as solid.
  • Step 1 To a suspension of PPh 3 EtBr (26.5 g, 71.6 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was added t-BuOK (8.03 g, 71.6 mmol) at 10° C. The color of the suspension turned dark red. After stirring at 40° C. for 1 hour, a solution of E3 (8 g, 23.9 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added at 40° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 16 h. The mixture was added saturated NH 4 Cl solution (20 mL) and EtOAc (2 ⁇ 30 mL). The organic layer was separated and the water phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 30 mL).
  • Step 2 To a solution of F1 (2 g, 5.77 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) was added DMP (4.87 g, 11.5 mmol). After that, the reaction was stirred at 15° C. for 30 min. The reaction mixture was added aqueous saturated NaHCO 3 (50 mL) solution, aqueous saturated Na 2 S 2 O 3 (50 mL) solution, extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 50 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with aqueous saturated NaHCO 3 (2 ⁇ 20 mL) solution and brine (20 mL), dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to give F2 (1.95 g, 98%) as a solid.
  • Step 3 Under a nitrogen atmosphere, anhydrous THF (10 mL) was cooled to 10° C. and anhydrous LiCl (958 mg, 22.6 mmol) was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred for 30 min to obtain a clear solution. To this solution was added anhydrous FeCl 3 (2.01 mg, 12.4 mmol) in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 30 mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to ⁇ 35° C. and methyl magnesium bromide (15.0 mL, 45.2 mmol, 3 M in diethyl ether) was added dropwise maintaining the internal temperature between ⁇ 35° C. and ⁇ 30° C. The above mixture was stirred for 30 min at ⁇ 30° C.
  • Step 3 To a solution of F3 (1.6 g, 4.43 mmol) in THF (25 mL) was added dropwise a solution of BH 3 -Me 2 S (4.43 mL, 44.3 mmol, 10M in THF) at 0° C. The solution was stirred at 15° C. for 3 h. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of NaOH solution (26.5 mL, 53.1 mmol, 2M) was added very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (4.42 mL, 44.3 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 15° C. for 2 h.
  • Step 4 To a solution of F4 (1.66 g, 4.4 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) was added DMP (3.73 g, 8.80 mmol) at 15° C. The reaction was stirred at 15° C. for 10 min. To the reaction mixture was added aqueous saturated NaHCO 3 (50 mL) solution, aqueous saturated Na 2 S 2 O 3 (50 mL) solution and extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL).
  • Step 1 To a solution of Compound 11 (300 mg, 0.796 mmol) in MeOH (10 ml) was added HBr (31.7 mg, 0.159 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (131 mg, 0.835 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs and quenched by adding sat.aq NaHCO 3 (10 mL) and water (20 mL). The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to afford G1 (400 mg) as a solid, which used directly for the next step.
  • HBr 31.7 mg, 0.159 mmol, 40% in water
  • Br 2 131 mg, 0.835 mmol
  • Step 2 To a mixture of G1 (60 mg, 0.131 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (36.2 mg, 0.2.62 mmol) in acetone (5 mL) was added 1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile (18.2 mg, 0.196 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h and treated with H 2 O (50 mL). The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3 ⁇ 50 mL). The combined organic solution was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to give the crude product, which was purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 30% of EtOAc in PE) twice to give Compound 13 (15 mg, 25%) as a solid.
  • Step 1 To a solution of Compound 12 (700 mg, 1.85 mmol) in MeOH (10 ml) was added HBr (74 mg, 0.370 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (304 mg, 1.94 mmol) at 25° C. After stirring at 25° C. for 16 hrs, the mixture was quenched with sat.aq NaHCO 3 (10 mL) and water (20 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to afford H1 (900 mg) as a solid, which was used directly for the next step.
  • HBr 74 mg, 0.370 mmol, 40% in water
  • Br 2 304 mg, 1.94 mmol
  • Step 2 To a mixture of H1 (80 mg, 0.175 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (48.3 mg, 0.350 mmol) in acetone (5 mL) was added 1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile (24.3 mg, 0.262 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at the 25° C. for 16 h and treated with H 2 O (50 mL), extracted with EtOAc (3 ⁇ 50 mL). The combined organic solution was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated in vacuum to give the crude product, which was purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 30% of EtOAc in PE) to give Compound 14 (23 mg, 28%) as a solid.
  • Step 1 To a solution of A2 (20 g, 57.7 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was added dropwise K-selectride (57.7 mL, 57.7 mmol, 1M in THF) at ⁇ 70° C. The reaction mixture was stirred 2 h at ⁇ 70° C. The mixture was quenched with sat.NH 4 Cl (20 mL) at ⁇ 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (3 ⁇ 50 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2 ⁇ 30 mL), dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated and purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 30% of EtOAc in PE) to give 11 (12.5 g, 62%) as a solid.
  • K-selectride 57.7 mL, 57.7 mmol, 1M in THF
  • Step 2 To a solution of 11 (12 g, 34.4 mmol) in DCM (100 mL) was added TBSOTf (11.8 mL, 51.6 mmol) and 2,6-dimethylpyridine (7.37 g, 68.8 mmol) in one portion at 15° C. The mixture was refluxed at 15° C. for 7 hrs. Then sat.NH 4 Cl (50 mL) was added to the reaction mixture. The aqueous phase was extracted with DCM (3 ⁇ 50 mL).
  • Step 3 To a suspension of PPh 3 EtBr (37.8 g, 102 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was added t-BuOK (11.4 g, 102 mmol) at 10° C. The color of the suspension turned dark red. After stirring at 40° C. for 1 h, a solution of 12 (15.85 g, crude, containing I2-A) in THF (20 mL) was added at 40° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 16 h. To the mixture was added saturated NH 4 Cl solution (20 mL) and EtOAc (60 mL). The organic layer was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 50 mL).
  • Step 4 To a solution of 13 (12 g, 27.7 mmol) in DCM (100 mL) was added DMP (23.4 g, 55.4 mmol) followed by H 2 O (2.48 mg, 0.138 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 30 min. The reaction mixture was added aqueous saturated NaHCO 3 (50 mL) solution, aqueous saturated Na 2 S 2 O 3 (50 mL) solution, extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 50 mL).
  • Step 5 Under nitrogen atmosphere, anhydrous THF (20 mL) was cooled to 15° C. and anhydrous LiCl (2.35 g, 55.6 mmol) was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred for 30 min to obtain a clear solution. To the solution was added anhydrous FeCl 3 (4.94 g, 30.5 mmol) in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 30 mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to ⁇ 35° C. and methyl magnesium bromide (3 M in diethyl ether, 37.0 mL, 111 mmol) was added dropwise maintaining the internal temperature between ⁇ 35° C. and ⁇ 30° C. The above mixture was stirred for 30 min at ⁇ 30° C.
  • Step 6 To a solution of 15 (3.5 g, 7.83 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added dropwise BH 3 .Me 2 S (7.83 mL, 10M, 78.3 mmol) at 0° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 15° C. for 3 h. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of aqueous NaOH (46.9 mL, 93.9 mmol, 2 M) was added very slowly. After the addition, H 2 O 2 (7.84 mL, 78.3 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 15° C. for 1 h. Then saturated aqueous Na 2 S 2 O 3 (20 mL) was added until the reaction solution became clear.
  • Step 7 To a solution of 16 (3.4 g, 7.31 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) was added DMP (6.19 g, 14.6 mmol) followed by H 2 O (2.62 mg, 0.146 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 30 min. To the reaction mixture was added aqueous saturated NaHCO 3 (50 mL) solution and aqueous saturated Na 2 S 2 O 3 (10 mL) solution. The mixture was extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL).
  • Step 8 To a solution of 17 (1.80 g, 3.88 mmol) in CH 3 OH (50 mL) was added concentrated HCl (0.966 mL, 12 M) 15° C. under N 2 . The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 16 hrs. To the mixture was added saturated NaHCO 3 (5 mL) and stirred for 20 min. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (3 ⁇ 50 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2 ⁇ 50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated to give a solid, which was purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 70% of EtOAc in PE) to give Compound 25 (1.20 g, impure) as a solid. The impure Compound 25 (600 mg, impure) was triturated with hexane (30 mL) at 68° C. to give Compound 25 (510 mg, 64%) as a solid.
  • Step 1 To a solution of Compound 25 (497 mg, 1.42 mmol) in MeOH (10 ml) was added HBr (57.2 mg, 0.284 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (230 mg, 1.75 mmol) at 15° C. After stirring at 15° C. for 4 hrs, the mixture was quenched by NaHCO 3 (10 mL), treated with water (20 mL), extracted with EtOAc (3 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (40 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to give J1 (600 mg, crude) as a solid.
  • Step 2 To a suspension of TEA (35.2 mg, 0.348 mmol) and 1H-pyrazole-4-carbon (12.9 mg, 0.139 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was added J1 (50 mg, 0.116 mmol) at 25° C. under N 2 . The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h. The mixture was concentrated to give a light yellow solid. The solid was purified by pre-HPLC (Column:YMC-Actus Triart C18 100*30 mm*5 um; Condition: water(0.05% HCl)-ACN; Gradient 53%-83% B; Gradient Time (min):9.5) to afford Compound 26 (22 mg, 43%) as a solid.
  • Step 1 To a solution of A3 (82 g, 269 mmol) in DCM (500 mL) was added imidazole (27.4 g, 403 mmol) and TBSCl (60.7 g, 403 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was triturated from MeOH (500 mL) to give K1 (102 g, 91%) as a solid.
  • L-selectride 65.6 mL, 1 M in THF, 65.6 mmol
  • Step 6 To a solution of K3 (5 g, 11.5 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added NaH (2.28 g, 60%, 57.4 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hour under N 2 . MeI (44 g, 309 mmol) was added to the reaction mixture at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 20 hours. The reaction mixture was quenched with ice-water (30 mL) and stirred for 20 mins. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (3 ⁇ 50 mL).
  • Step 7 To a solution of K4 (1.8 g, 4.02 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added TBAF (12 mL, 1M in THF, 12.0 mmol) at 25° C., the reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 15 hours. The reaction mixture was quenched with water (20 mL), The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (3 ⁇ 50 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2 ⁇ 30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated. The residue was triturated from water (40 mL) at 80° C. to give K5 (1.6 g, crude) as a solid.
  • Step 9 Under nitrogen atmosphere, anhydrous THF (30 mL) was cooled to 10° C. and anhydrous LiCl (508 mg, 12.0 mmol) was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred for 30 mins to obtain a clear solution. To this solution was added anhydrous FeCl 3 (1.07 g, 6.64 mmol) in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 30 mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to ⁇ 35° C. and methyl magnesium bromide (8.03 mL, 3 M in ether, 24.1 mmol) was added dropwise maintaining the internal temperature between ⁇ 35° C. and ⁇ 30° C. The above mixture was stirred for 30 mins at ⁇ 30° C.
  • Step 10 To a solution of K7 (0.8 g, 2.3 mmol) in THF (25 mL) was added BH 3 .Me 2 S (2.3 mL, 10 M in THF, 23 mmol) slowly at 0° C. under N 2 . The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs. After the mixture was cooled to 0° C., a solution of NaOH (7.66 mL, 3 M in H 2 O, 23.0 mmol) was added into the mixture very slowly. After the addition was complete, H 2 O 2 (2.6 g, 30%) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs.
  • Step 1 To a solution of K1 (15 g, 35.8 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was added LiA1H(t-BuO) 3 (27.2 g, 107 mmol) at ⁇ 70° C., the reaction mixture was stirred at ⁇ 70° C. for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into ice-water (50 mL) and stirred for 20 min. The organic layer was separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 50 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with saturated brine (2 ⁇ 30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 10% of EtOAc in PE) to afford L1 (8 g, crude) as a solid.
  • Step 2 To a solution of bromo(ethyl)triphenylphosphorane (28.2 g, 76.0 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was added t-BuOK (8.52 g, 76.0 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was heated to 60° C. and stirred for 1 h. A solution of L1 (8 g, 19.0 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was treated with NH 4 Cl (50 mL, sat. aq.). The organic layer was separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 50 mL).
  • Step 3 To a solution of L2 (5 g, 11.5 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added NaH (2.28 g, 57.4 mmol, 60% in mineral oil) in one portion at 0° C. under N 2 . After 30 min, MeI (16.1 g, 114 mmol) was added dropwise at 20° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 6 hours at 40° C. The mixture was quenched with saturated aqueous NH 4 Cl (20 mL, sat. aq.) at 0° C. The organic layer was separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phases was washed with saturated brine (2 ⁇ 20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated to afford L3 (5 g, crude) as a solid which used directly for the next step.
  • Step 4 To a solution L3 (5 g, 11.1 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added TBAF (55.5 mL, 55.5 mmol, 1 M in THF). The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water (50 mL). The organic layer was separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with saturated brine (2 ⁇ 20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated to give L4 (3.6 g, impure) as a solid.
  • Step 5 To a solution of L4 (3.6 g, 10.8 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) was added silica gel (3 g) and PCC (4.64 g, 21.6 mmol) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 hrs. The mixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed with DCM (2 ⁇ 10 mL). The combined filtrate was concentrated in vacuum to give L5 (3 g, crude) as a solid.
  • Step 6 Under N 2 , anhydrous THF (10 mL) was cooled to 15° C. and anhydrous LiCl (1.53 g, 36.2 mmol) was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred for 30 min to obtain a clear solution. To this solution was added anhydrous FeCl 3 (3.22 g, 19.9 mmol) in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 30 mins. The reaction mixture was cooled to ⁇ 35° C. and methyl magnesium bromide (3 M in diethyl ether, 12.0 mL, 36.2 mmol) was added dropwise maintaining the internal temperature between ⁇ 35° C. and ⁇ 30° C. The above mixture was stirred for 30 min at ⁇ 30° C.
  • Step 7 To a solution of L6 (2.8 g, 8.07 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added dropwise a solution of BH 3 .Me 2 S (8.07 mL, 10M, 80.7 mmol) at 0° C. The solution was stirred at 15° C. for 3 h. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of NaOH solution (48.4 mL, 2M, 96.8 mmol) was added very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (8.07 mL, 80.7 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 15° C. for 2 h.
  • Step 8 To a solution of L7 (3.1 g, 8.50 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) was added PCC (3.65 g, 17.0 mmol) and silica gel (3 g) at 25° C. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 3 h. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed with anhydrous DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined filtrate was concentrated in vacuum. The residue purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 20% of EtOAc in PE) to give Compound 30 (2 g, impure) as a solid. The residue Compound 30 (2 g, 5.51 mmol) was re-crystallized from MeCN (20 mL) at 65° C. to give Compound 30 (24 mg, 1%, pure) as a solid. The mother liquid was concentrated to give Compound 30 (1776 mg, impure) as a solid.
  • Step 9 To a solution of Compound 30 (200 mg, 551 ⁇ mol) in MeOH (10 mL) was added HBr (11.1 mg, 0.0551 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (105 mg, 0.661 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. The mixture was quenched by sat.aq NaHCO 3 (10 mL), treated with water (20 mL). The mixture was extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to afford L8 (230 mg, crude) as a pale yellow oil, which was used directly in next step without further purification.
  • Step 10 To a solution of L8 (230 mg, 0.521 mmol) in acetone (5 mL) was added K 2 CO 3 (143 mg, 1.04 mmol) and 1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile (58.1 mg, 0.625 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was treated with water (20 mL). The mixture was extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 10 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 50% of EtOAc in PE) to give Compound 31 (63 mg, 27%) as a solid.
  • Step 1 To a solution of Compound 5 (1.1 g, 3.17 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) was added HBr (126 mg, 0.634 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (608 mg, 3.80 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. The mixture was quenched by sat.NaHCO 3 (20 mL), and treated with water (20 mL). The mixture was extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 30 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2 ⁇ 20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to afford N3 (1.2 g, impure) as a solid used directly for the next step.
  • HBr 126 mg, 0.634 mmol, 40% in water
  • Br 2 608 mg, 3.80 mmol
  • Step 2 To a solution of N3 (350 mg, 0.822 mmol) in acetone (10 mL) was added K 2 CO 3 (226 mg, 1.64 mmol) and 5-methyl-2H-tetrazole (137 mg, 1.64 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The reaction mixture was treated with water (20 mL). The mixture was extracted with CH 2 Cl 2 (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum.
  • Step 1 To a solution of D6 (500 mg, 1.17 mmol) in acetone (10 mL) was added K 2 CO 3 (322 mg, 2.34 mmol) and 1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile (162 mg, 1.75 mmol). After stirring at 25° C. for 12 hours, the mixture was poured in to water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3 ⁇ 50 mL). The combined organic layers was washed with brine (150 mL), dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum. The residue was purified by flash column (0 ⁇ 15% of EtOAc in PE) to afford O1 (340 mg, 60%) as a solid.
  • Step 1 To a solution of P1 (2 g, 6.56 mmol) in toluene (20 mL) was added p-toluenesulfonic acid (20 mg, 0.116 mmol) and pyridin-2-ylmethanamine (1.55 g, 14.4 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was heated to 130° C. in a Dean-Stark apparatus for 16 h. The reaction was cooled to 25° C. and diluted with EtOAc (30 mL). The organic layer was washed sequentially with sat. NH 4 Cl (2 ⁇ 20 mL), sat. NaHCO 3 (20 mL), brine (20 mL) and dried over Na 2 SO 4 , then concentrated in vacuum to give crude product P2 (3 g, crude) as yellow oil, which was used directly for the next.
  • p-toluenesulfonic acid 20 mg, 0.116 mmol
  • pyridin-2-ylmethanamine (1.55 g, 14.4
  • Step 2 P2 (1 g, 2.53 mmol), Cu(OTf) 2 (1.18 g, 3.28 mmol) and L-ascorbic acid, sodium salt (1 g, 5.06 mmol) were added to a round-bottom-flask under N 2 . Acetone (dry, 8 mL) and MeOH (dry, 8 mL) were added at 25° C. and stirred for 5 min (reaction mixture may turn brown). O 2 from a balloon was bubbled through the reaction mixture for 5 min (resulting in a blue/green solution). After that, the reaction was heated to 50° C. under an O 2 atmosphere for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was then cooled to 25° C., EtOAc (30 mL) and sat.
  • Step 3 Into a over-dried bottom was added t-BuOH (2 mL) and t-BuOK (348 mg, 3.11 mmol). It was degassed and filled with N 2 . A solution of P3 (100 mg, 0.312 mmol) in DME (2 mL) was added into the suspension. After 30 min, a solution of TosMIC (121 mg, 0.624 mmol) in DME (2 mL) was added. The mixture became yellow. The resulting mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h. Water was added and the mixture was stirred and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3 ⁇ 30 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine.
  • Step 1 To a solution of P3 (1.2 g, 3.74 mmol) in THF (12 mL) was added KOH (632 mg, 11.3 mmol) and Me 2 SO 4 (966 mg, 0.725 mL, 7.66 mol) at 0° C. Then the mixture was warmed to 25° C. and stirred at the same temperature for 16 h. The mixture was quenched with the addition of 50 mL of water and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 30 mL).
  • Step 2 Into an over-dried bottom was added t-BuOH (2 mL) and t-BuOK (334 mg, 2.98 mmol). It was evaporated and filled with N 2 . Q1 (100 mg, 0.299 mmol) in DME (1 mL) was added into the suspension. After 30 min, TosMIC (116 mg, 0.598 mmol) in DME (1 mL) was added. The mixture became yellow. The resulting mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h. Water was added and the mixture was stirred. Then it was extracted with ethyl acetate (3 ⁇ 30 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine. The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated.
  • Step 1 To a solution of P3 (200 mg, 0.624 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL) was added NaBH 4 (46.9 mg, 1.24 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction was stirred at 25° C. for 30 mins. The reaction was quenched with water (10 mL) and extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to give R1 (180 mg, crude) as a colourless oil, which was used directly for next step without further purification.
  • Step 2 To a solution of R1 (200 mg, 0.620 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was added KOH (211 mg, 3.77 mmol) and Me 2 SO 4 (320 mg, 0.24 mL, 2.54 mmol) at 0° C. Then the mixture was warmed to 25° C. and stirred at the same temperature for 16 h. The mixture was quenched with the addition of 50 mL of water and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 30 mL).
  • Step 1 To a suspension of EtPPh 3 Br (3.32 g, 8.95 mmol) in THF (40 mL) was added t-BuOK (1 g, 8.95 mmol) at 25° C. under N 2 . After stirring at 60° C. for 30 min, a solution of Q1 (600 mg, 1.79 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added at 60° C. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h. The mixture was quenched with NH 4 Cl (80 mL).
  • Step 2 To a solution of S1 (340 mg, 0.981 mmol) in THF (4 mL) was added 9-BBN dimer (597 mg, 2.45 mmol) at 0° C. under N 2 . The solution was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of EtOH (15 mL) and NaOH (1.96 mL, 5M, 9.81 mmol) was added very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (0.981 ml, 9.81 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. under N 2 for 1 hour. The mixture was re-cooled to 30° C.
  • Step 1 To a solution of Compound 43 (1 g, 2.75 mmol) in MeOH (15 ml) was added HBr (44.5 mg, 0.55 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (439 mg, 0.140 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched by sat.aq NaHCO 3 (10 mL), treated with water (20 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to afford T1 (1.3 g, crude) as light yellow oil which was used directly for the next step.
  • Step 1 To a suspension of EtPPh 3 Br (11.5 g, 31.2 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added t-BuOK (3.50 g, 31.2 mmol) at 25° C. under N 2 . After stirring at 60° C. for 30 min, a solution of P3 (2 g, 6.24 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added at 60° C. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h and quenched with NH 4 Cl (100 mL).
  • Step 3 To a solution of U2 (1.6 g, 3.58 mmol) in THF (40 mL) was added 9-BBN dimer (4.36 g, 17.9 mmol) at 0° C. under N 2 . The solution was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of EtOH (40 mL) and NaOH (7.15 mL, 5M, 35.8 mmol) was added very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (3.56 ml, 35.8 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. under N 2 for 1 hour.
  • Step 1 To a solution of Compound 45 (560 mg, 1.60 mmol) in MeOH (15 ml) was added HBr (25.9 mg, 0.32 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (255 mg, 1.60 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched by sat.aq NaHCO 3 (10 mL), treated with water (20 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to afford V1 (700 mg, crude) as light yellow oil which was used directly for the next step.
  • HBr 25.9 mg, 0.32 mmol, 40% in water
  • Br 2 255 mg, 1.60 mmol
  • Step 2 To a mixture of V1 (150 mg, 0.351 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (96.9 mg, 0.702 mmol) in acetone (5 mL) was added 1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile (48.9 mg, 0.526 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at the 25° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture was quenched by water (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to give crude product (50 mg) which was triturated with MeCN (5 mL) to give Compound 47 (41 mg, 27%) as a solid.
  • Step 1 To a solution of W1 (50 g, 172 mmol) in toluene (400 mL) was added p-toluenesulfonic acid (532 mg, 3.09 mmol) and pyridin-2-ylmethanamine (40.8 g, 378 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was heated to 140° C. with a Dean-Stark apparatus for 16 hrs. The reaction mixture was cooled to 25° C. and then diluted with EtOAc (300 mL) and water (200 mL). The combined organic layer was washed sequentially with sat. NH 4 Cl (2 ⁇ 200 mL), sat.
  • Step 2 W2 (20 g, 52.5 mmol), Cu(OTf) 2 (24.6 g, 68.2 mmol) and L-ascorbic acid sodium salt (20.8 g, 105 mmol) were added to a round-bottom-flask under N 2 .
  • O 2 from a balloon was bubbled through the reaction mixture for 5 mins (resulting in a blue/green solution), after which the reaction was heated to 60° C. under an O 2 atmosphere for 18 hrs.
  • the reaction mixture was cooled to 25° C., EtOAc (300 mL) and sat.
  • Step 4 To a suspension of EtPh 3 PBr (16.7 g, 45.2 mmol) in anhydrous THF (60 mL) under N 2 was added t-BuOK (5.07 g, 45.2 mmol) at 25° C. The color of the suspension turned dark red. Then the reaction mixture was heated to 40° C. After stirring at 40° C. for 30 mins, W4 (6.2 g, 11.3 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 1.5 hrs. The reaction mixture was quenched with aq.NH 4 Cl solution (100 mL) and then extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 100 mL).
  • Step 6 To a solution of W6 (5 g, 9.01 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added lithium tri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride (11.4 g, 45 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was added dropwise at 0° C. The reaction was warmed to 25° C. and stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The reaction was quenched by adding aqueous HCl (1 M, 100 mL) and the mixture was diluted with EtOAc (100 mL). The phases were separated and the organic phase was washed sequentially with water (100 mL) and saturated brine solution (100 mL). The organic phase was then dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to give W7 (5 g, crude) as pale yellow oil.
  • Step 8 To a solution of W8 (4.7 g, 8.23 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added dropwise a solution of BH 3 -Me 2 S (8.22 mL, 82.3 mmol) at 0° C. The solution was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of EtOH (4.79 mL, 82.3 mmol) and NaOH solution (39.4 g, 10% in water) was added very slowly. After addition, H 2 O 2 (8.23 mL, 82.3 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The resulting solution was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h.
  • Step 9 To a solution of W9 (5.1 g, 8.65 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added TBAF (43.2 mL, 1 M in THF) at 25° C. The reaction was stirred at 40° C. for 48 hrs. The reaction was quenched with water (50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 100 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to give W10 (5 g, crude) as pale yellow oil which was used directly for next step without further purification.
  • Step 11 A suspension of LiCl (307 mg, 7.26 mmol, anhydrous) in THF (20 mL, anhydrous) was stirred at 10° C. for 30 mins under N 2 .
  • FeCl 3 (616 mg, 3.80 mmol, anhydrous) was added at 10° C. The mixture was cooled to ⁇ 30° C.
  • MeMgBr (4.60 mL, 13.8 mmol, 3M in diethyl ether) dropwise at ⁇ 30° C. The mixture was stirred at ⁇ 30° C. for 10 mins.
  • W11 (1.2 g, impure) was added at ⁇ 30° C. The mixture was stirred at ⁇ 15° C. for 2 hrs.
  • CH 3 ONa 891 mg, 16.5 mmol
  • Step 1 To a solution of Compound 51 (400 mg, 1.10 mmol) in MeOH (4 mL) was added HBr (44.5 mg, 0.220 mmol, 40% in water) and the solution of Br 2 (0.06 mL, 1.21 mmol) in MeOH (4 mL) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched by sat.aq NaHCO 3 (10 mL) and treated with water (20 mL). The reaction mixture was filtered and the residue was washed with water (10 mL), concentrated in vacuum to give X1 (430 mg, 89%) as a solid.
  • Step 2 To a solution of 1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile (31.6 mg, 0.3397 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (78.2 mg, 0.5662 mmol) in acetone (2 mL) was added X1 (100 mg, 0.2265 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. The mixture was poured into water (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 10 mL).
  • Step 1 To a solution of Y1 (10 g, 34.4 mmol) in toluene (100 mL) was added p-toluenesulfonic acid (106 mg, 0.6 mmol) and pyridin-2-ylmethanamine (8.17 g, 75.6 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was heated to 140° C. with a Dean-Stark apparatus for 16 hrs. The reaction was cooled to 25° C. and diluted with EtOAc (200 mL). The organic layer was washed sequentially with sat. NH 4 Cl (2 ⁇ 200 mL), sat.
  • Step 2 Y2 (8.7 g, 22.8 mmol), Cu(OTf) 2 (10.6 g, 29.6 mmol) and L-ascorbic acid sodium salt (9.03 g, 45.6 mmol) were added to a round-bottom-flask under N 2 .
  • Acetone (dry, 50 mL) and MeOH (dry, 50 mL) were added at 25° C. and stirred for 5 mins (reaction mixture may turn brown).
  • O 2 from a balloon was bubbled through the reaction mixture for 5 min (resulting in a blue/green solution).
  • the reaction mixture was heated at 50° C. under an O 2 atmosphere for 24 hrs.
  • the reaction mixture was then cooled to 25° C.
  • EtOAc 100 mL
  • Step 3 To a solution of Y3 (2 g, 6.52 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added KOH (2.21 g, 39.6 mmol) and Me 2 SO 4 (1.85 g, 14.6 mmol) at 0° C. Then the mixture was warmed to 25° C. and stirred at the same temperature for 16 hrs. Me 2 SO 4 (4.08 g, 32.4 mmol) was added at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched with the addition of 50 mL of water and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 30 mL).
  • Step 4 To a suspension of EtPPh 3 Br (4.15 g, 11.2 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added t-BuOK (1.25 g, 11.2 mmol) at 25° C. under N 2 . The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 30 mins. To the mixture was added Y4 (1.2 g, 3.74 mmol) in THF (12 mL) at 50° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched with sat.NH 4 Cl solution (50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 100 mL).
  • Step 5 To a solution of Y5 (1.1 g, 3.30 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added 9-BBN dimer (2.01 g, 8.25 mmol) at 25° C. under N 2 . The solution was stirred at 50° C. for 16 hrs. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of EtOH (30 mL) and NaOH (6.60 mL, 5M in H 2 O, 33.0 mmol) was added very slowly. After the addition, H 2 O 2 (3.30 mL, 33.0 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. under N 2 for 1 h.
  • Step 7 To a solution of Compound 56 (420 mg, 1.20 mmol) in MeOH (8 ml) was added HBr (48.5 mg, 0.240 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (210 mg, 1.32 mmol) in MeOH (8 mL) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched by sat.NaHCO 3 (10 mL) and water (20 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated in vacuum to afford Y8 (500 mg, 98%) as light yellow oil, which was used directly for the next step.
  • Step 1 To a solution of P3 (2 g, 6.24 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added KOH (1.05 g, 18.9 mmol) and Me 2 SO 4 (1.60 g, 1.20 mL, 12.7 mmol) at 0° C. Then the mixture was warmed to 25° C. and stirred at this temperature for 16 hrs. Me 2 SO 4 (1.60 g, 1.20 mL, 12.7 mmol) at 0° C. was added and the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched with 50 mL of water and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 30 mL).
  • Step 2 To a suspension of EtPPh 3 Br (5.64 g, 15.2 mmol) in THF (60 mL) was added t-BuOK (1.70 g, 15.2 mmol) at 25° C. under N 2 . The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 30 mins. To the mixture was added Q1 (1.7 g, 5.08 mmol) in THF (20 mL) at 50° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 16 hrs. The reaction was cooled to 25° C. and the mixture was quenched with sat.NH 4 Cl (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 100 mL).
  • Step 3 To a solution of S1 (1.6 g, 4.61 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added 9-BBN dimer (2.80 g, 11.5 mmol) at 0° C. under N 2 . The solution was stirred at 50° C. for 16 hrs. After cooling to 0° C., a solution of EtOH (30 mL) and NaOH (9.22 mL, 5M in H 2 O, 46.1 mmol) was added in sequence very slowly. After the addition, H 2 O 2 (4.60 mL, 46.1 mmol, 30% in water) was added slowly and the inner temperature was maintained below 10° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. under N 2 for 1 h.
  • Step 5 To a solution of Compound 56 (200 mg, 0.552 mmol) in MeOH (4 ml) was added HBr (22.3 mg, 0.11 mmol, 40% in water) and Br 2 (96.9 mg, 0.607 mmol) in MeOH (4 mL) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The mixture was quenched by sat.NaHCO 3 (10 mL), treated with water (20 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2 ⁇ 20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na 2 SO 4 , filtered, concentrated in vacuum to afford T1 (230 mg, crude) as light yellow oil, which was used directly for the next step.

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