US20220281825A1 - Heterocyclic compounds for the treatment of arenavirus infection - Google Patents

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US20220281825A1
US20220281825A1 US17/726,096 US202217726096A US2022281825A1 US 20220281825 A1 US20220281825 A1 US 20220281825A1 US 202217726096 A US202217726096 A US 202217726096A US 2022281825 A1 US2022281825 A1 US 2022281825A1
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  • the present invention relates to the use of heterocyclic compounds for inhibiting arenavirus infection in humans, other mammals, or in cell culture, to methods of treating arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Venezuelan, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers, to methods of inhibiting the replication of arenaviruses, to methods of reducing the amount of arenaviruses, and to compositions that can be employed for such methods.
  • arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Venezuelan, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers
  • Arenaviridae comprise a diverse family of 29 (and growing) negative stranded enveloped RNA viruses. Arenaviruses are divided into two groups, Old and New World complex, based on serological, genetic and geographical data. Old World viruses are found primarily throughout South and West Africa and include the prototypic lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), along with Lassa (LASV), Lujo (LUJV), Mopeia (MOPV), Ippy and Mobala (MOBV) viruses. Both LASV and LUJV can cause lethal hemorrhagic fever (HF), while LCMV infection is associated with aseptic meningitis.
  • LCMV prototypic lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus
  • LASV Lassa
  • LJV Lujo
  • MOPV Mopeia
  • Ippy and Mobala MOBV
  • Lassa alone is estimated to cause over 300,000 disease cases each year in West Africa of which 15-20% of hospitalized patients die and survivors often suffer sequelae, including permanent bilateral hearing damage.
  • Clade B HF viruses include, Junin (JUNV), Machupo (MACV), Guanarito (GTOV), Sabia (SABV) and Chapare, along with non-HF viruses such as Tacaribe (TCRV) and Amapari (AMPV).
  • Arenaviruses consist of a nucleocapsid (NP) surrounded by an envelope membrane, and the NP contains two ambisense RNA genome segments L and S that direct the synthesis of two polypeptides.
  • the L segment encodes the RNA-dependent-RNA polymerase (RdRp) and a small Ring Finger protein Z.
  • the S segment encodes for nucleoprotein and a glycoprotein precursor GPC that is cleaved by host proteases and undergoes post-translational modification into a mature complex composed of glycoproteins GP1 (binds host protein at the cell surface), GP2 (directs pH dependent membrane fusion and release ofgenomic material in the cytoplasm) and a stable signal peptide (SSP1).
  • GP1 binds host protein at the cell surface
  • GP2 directs pH dependent membrane fusion and release ofgenomic material in the cytoplasm
  • SSP1 stable signal peptide
  • the mature glycoprotein complex (GP) is formed in the viral envelope and is responsible for mediating viral entry.
  • the Old World arenaviruses bind to host ⁇ -dystroglycan while New World arenaviruses bind to transferrin receptor 1 for entry/endocytosis into cells.
  • the virus Upon binding to cell surface receptors, the virus is endocytosed and directed to acidic late endosomes whereby GP2 mediates pH dependent membrane fusion and release of genomic material into the cytoplasm for viral replication and transcription. Therefore, viral entry inhibitors (e.g., small molecules) that target virus GP complex or host factors are a potential therapeutic/prophylactic approach in treating patients infected with arenavirus infection.
  • VSV vesicular stomatitis virus
  • GP pseudotype VSV viruses The cell entry and infectivity properties of GP pseudotype VSV viruses have been shown for multiple viruses including HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Ebola, Lassa, Hanta and others [Ogino, M., et al. Use of vesicular stomatitis virus pseudotypes bearing hantaan or seoul virus envelope proteins in a rapid and safe neutralization test . Clin. Diagn. Lab. Immunol. (2003) 10(1):154-60; Saha, M. N., et al. Formation of vesicular stomatitis virus pseudotypes bearing surface proteins of hepatitis B virus . J. Virol.
  • a reporter gene such as green fluorescent protein (GFP) or luciferase can be engineered into the pseudovirus genome, and virus infectivity in mammalian cell lines (e.g.
  • Vero or Hek293 can be monitored using optical detection methods (e.g. plate reader) [Cote, M.; Misasi, J.; Ren, T.; Bruchez, A., Lee, K., Filone, C. M.; Hensley, L.; Li, Q.; Ory, D.; Chandran, K.; Cunningham, J., Small molecule inhibitors reveal Niemann - Pick C 1 is essential for Ebola virus infection , Nature (2011) 477: 344-348, Elshabrawy, H. A., et al.
  • the “pseudoviruses” may therefore be used to screen chemical compound libraries to identify inhibitors of arenavirus cell entry while avoiding the complications of working with highly pathogenic BSL-4 agents.
  • entry inhibitors described were identified using an arenavirus GP pseudovirus screen and selected compounds were tested against native non-HF virus TCRV to confirm activity against replicative arenavirus. Selected top compounds were then tested against native HF viruses including LASV and JUNV to confirm activity against the native highly pathogenic human (HF) arenaviruses.
  • the present invention relates to the use of heterocyclic compounds for inhibiting arenavirus infection in humans, other mammals, or in cell culture, to methods of treating arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Venezuelan, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers, to methods of inhibiting the replication of arenaviruses, to methods of reducing the amount of arenaviruses, and to compositions that can be employed for such methods.
  • arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Venezuelan, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • K and L are independently N, O, S, N—R 3 , or C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • R 2 is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —C(O)NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)OR 5 , —(
  • R 4 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —C(O)NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)OR 5 , —(CH 2
  • each of the R 5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 6a , R 6b , and R 6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 6a and R 6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R 7 group;
  • R 7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 8 , —C(O)NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a R 9b , —S(O) m R 8 , —S(O) m NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a S(O) m R 8 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)ORB, —(CH 2 )
  • each of the R 8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 9a , R 9b , and R 9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 9a and R 9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted
  • R 10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • the present invention relates to the use of heterocyclic compounds for inhibiting arenavirus infection in humans, other mammals, or in cell culture, to methods of treating arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Venezuelan, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare, and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers, to methods of inhibiting the replication of arenaviruses, to methods of reducing the amount of arenaviruses, and to compositions that can be employed for such methods.
  • arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Venezuelan, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare, and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • K and L are independently N, O, S, N—R 3 , or C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • R 2 is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —C(O)NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)OR 5 , —(
  • R 4 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —C(O)NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)OR 5 , —(CH 2
  • each of the R 5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 6a , R 6b , and R 6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 6a and R 6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R 7 group;
  • R 7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 8 , —C(O)NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a R 9b , —S(O) m R 8 , —S(O) m NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a S(O) m R 8 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)ORB, —(CH 2 )
  • each of the R 8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 9a , R 9b , and R 9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 9a and R 9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted
  • R 10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • n 0, 1, or 2;
  • n 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • K and L are independently N, O, S, N—R 3 , or C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein R 3 and R 4 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • L is N, N—R 3 , or C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy, surprisingly providing improved metabolic stability in multi-species microsomal assays.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein R 3 is defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 1 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, J and L are N, A, D, E, and K are independently C—R 3 , and R 1 is defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, A, J, and L are N, and D, E, and K are independently C—R 3 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R 1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, D, J and L are N, and A, E, and K are independently C—R 3 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R 1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, A, D, J, and L are N, and E and K are independently C—R 3 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R 1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 , G and H are C, J is N, and K and L are independently CR 3 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 , G and H are C, J and K are N, and L is CR 3 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 , G, H and J are C, K and L are independently N or NR 3 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • H and L are N;
  • K is C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R 1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, and E are independently C—R 3 , G and J are C, H and L are N, K is C—R 3 , and R 1 is define as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein D and E are independently C—R 3 , G and J are C, A, H, and L are N, K is C—R 3 , and R 1 is defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein D and E are independently C—R 3 , G and J are C, A, H, and L are N, K is C—R 3 , and R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A and D are independently C—R 3 , G and J are C, E, H, and L are N, and K is C—R 3 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 :
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R 1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R 1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R 3 ;
  • H, K, and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group, and wherein (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R 1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R 5 , wherein
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—R 3 .
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are C—H
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are C—H
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are C—H
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • A, J and L are N.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are C—H
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are C—H
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • K and L are independently C—R 3 .
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—R 3 ;
  • L is N—R 3 .
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • L is C—R 3 .
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • L is N—R 3 .
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • H and L are N;
  • K is C—R 3 .
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • H and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are C—H
  • H and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • H and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are C—H
  • H and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R 3 ;
  • H and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are C—H
  • H and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4 group;
  • R 2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • H and K are N;
  • L is CR 3 .
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • G and K are N;
  • L is C—R 3 .
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • H, K, and L are N.
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—R 3 ;
  • the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • K is N or C—H
  • L is N, N—R 3 , or C—R 3 ;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 1 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, and 5-indolyl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 1 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is substituted with at least one R 4a group, and wherein said (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R 1 is not selected from the group consisting of substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, substituted 1,3,4-triazolyl, substituted 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, substituted oxazoyl, substituted thiazoyl, substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, substituted 1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, 4- ⁇ [(2-aminoethyl)amino]methyl ⁇ phenyl, (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl; (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-4-yl, 2-chloropyridyl-3-yl, 2-methylpyridinyl-4-yl, 2-fluoropyridyl-4-yl, 6-aminopyridyl-3-yl
  • R 2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • each of the R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —C(O)NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)OR 5 , —(
  • R 4a is independently selected from halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —OC(O)R 5 , —NR 6a C(O)R 5 , and —NR 6c C(O)NR 6a R 6
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • each of the R 5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 6a , R 6b , and R 6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 6a and R 6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R 7 group;
  • R 7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 8 , —C(O)NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a R 9b , —S(O) m R 8 , —S(O) m NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a S(O) m R 8 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)ORB, —(CH 2 )
  • each of the R 8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 9a , R 9b , and R 9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 9a and R 9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted
  • R 10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • n 0, 1, or 2;
  • n 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—H.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, J and L are N, K is C—H, and R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R 3 .
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D and E are independently C—R 3 ;
  • A, J, and L are N;
  • K is C—H.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • a and E are independently C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—H.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • E is C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—H
  • A, D, J, and L are N.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—H
  • L is C—R 3 .
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • L is C—R 3 .
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • L is N—R 3 .
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • H and L are N;
  • K is C—H.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein G and J are C; H and L are N, K is C—H, and R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R 3 .
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D and E are independently C—R 3 ;
  • A, H, and L are N;
  • K is C—H
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • a and D are independently C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—H
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, J, K, and L are N, and R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R 3 .
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R 3 ,
  • H, K, and L are N.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 , and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 3 is hydrogen
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R 4b is isopropoxy.
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • G and K are N;
  • L is C—R 3 .
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • K is C—H
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R 3 ;
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I
  • A, D, E, and K are C—H
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4a group
  • R 1 is not selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, optionally substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, optionally substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, 4- ⁇ [(2-aminoethyl)amino]methyl ⁇ phenyl, and (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl;
  • R 4a is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —OC(O)R 5 , —NR 6a C(O)R 5 , and —NR 6c C(O)NR 6a
  • R 4b is selected from halogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —C(O)NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)OR 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)NR 6a R 6b
  • each of the R 5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • R 6a and R 6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R 7 group;
  • R 7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 8 , —C(O)NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a R 9b , —S(O) m R 8 , —S(O) m NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a S(O) m R 8 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)ORB, —(CH 2 )
  • each of the R 8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 9a , R 9b , and R 9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 9a and R 9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted
  • R 10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • n 0, 1, or 2;
  • n 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4a group
  • R 1 is not selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, optionally substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, optionally substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, and (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl;
  • R 2 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4b group,
  • R 4a is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —OC(O)R 5 , —NR 6a C(O)R 5 , and —NR 6c C(O)NR 6a
  • R 4b is independently selected from halogen, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —C(O)NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)OR 5 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)NR
  • each of the R 5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 6a , R 6b , and R 6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 6a and R 6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R 7 group;
  • R 7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 8 , —C(O)NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a R 9b , —S(O) m R 8 , —S(O) m NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a S(O) m R 8 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)ORB, —(CH 2 )
  • each of the R 8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 9a , R 9b , and R 9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 9a and R 9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted
  • R 10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • n 0, 1, or 2;
  • n 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;
  • the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I
  • A, D, E, and K are CH;
  • H and L are N;
  • R 1 is selected from (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R 4a group with the proviso that
  • R 1 is not selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, optionally substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, optionally substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, 2-(4-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)pyridin-3-yl, and (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl;
  • R 4a is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 5 , —NR 6a R 6b , —S(O) m R 5 , —S(O) m NR 6a R 6b , —NR 6a S(O) m R 5 , —OC(O)R 5 , —NR 6a C(O)R 5 , and —NR 6c C(O)NR 6a
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of isopropylthio, morpholin-4-yl, thiomorpholine-1,1-dione-4-yl, and amino,
  • R 1 is not selected from the group consisting of
  • R 4b is selected from the group consisting of 2-hydroxyethoxy, 2-(oxan-2-yloxy)ethoxy, 2-(oxan-4-yloxy)ethoxy, and 2-(oxan-4-yloxy)ethylamino,
  • R 1 is not selected from the group consisting of 1H-pyrrol-3-yl, 1H-pyrazol-1yl, 1H-imidazol-1-yl, 4-pyridin-1-yl, 1-methyl-1H-methyl-pyrazol-4-yl, and 1,3-oxazol-2-yl;
  • each of the R 5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 6a , R 6b , and R 6C are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 6a and R 6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R 7 group;
  • R 7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, —C(O)R 8 , —C(O)NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a R 9b , —S(O) m R 8 , —S(O) m NR 9a R 9b , —NR 9a S(O) m R 8 , —(CH 2 ) n C(O)ORB, —(CH 2 )
  • each of the R 8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the R 9a , R 9b , and R 9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl,
  • R 9a and R 9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted
  • R 10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF 3 , (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkenyl, (C 2 to C 6 ) alkynyl, (C 1 to C 6 ) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl, (C 5 to C 10 ) cycloalkenyl, (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl, (C 6 to C 10 ) aryl, and (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl, wherein
  • n 0, 1, or 2;
  • n 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • the invention relates to compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, selected from the group consisting of the compounds described as examples A1 to A31, B1 to B15, C1 to C51, and D1 to D23 in the method of preparation section.
  • a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of Ribavirin, polymerase inhibitors, T-705 (favipiravir), Triazavirin, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), vaccines, and immunomodulators can be administered with the compound of the invention.
  • halo and/or “halogen” refer to fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.
  • (C 1 to C 6 )” alkyl refers to a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical including straight chain and branched chain groups of 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
  • Examples of (C 1 to C 6 ) alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, propyl, 2-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, and the like.
  • Et and “ethyl,” as used herein, mean a —C 2 H 5 group.
  • (C 2 to C 8 ) alkenyl means an alkyl moiety comprising 2 to 8 carbons having at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
  • the carbon-carbon double bond in such a group may be anywhere along the 2 to 8 carbon chain that will result in a stable compound.
  • Such groups include both the E and Z isomers of said alkenyl moiety. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, ethenyl, propenyl, butenyl, allyl, and pentenyl.
  • allyl means a —CH 2 CH ⁇ CH 2 group.
  • C(R) ⁇ C(R), represents a carbon-carbon double bond in which each carbon is substituted by an R group, and includes E and Z isomers.
  • (C 2 to C 8 ) alkynyl means an alkyl moiety comprising from 2 to 8 carbon atoms and having at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.
  • the carbon-carbon triple bond in such a group may be anywhere along the 2 to 8 carbon chain that will result in a stable compound. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, ethyne, propyne, 1-butyne, 2-butyne, 1-pentyne, 2-pentyne, 1-hexyne, 2-hexyne, and 3-hexyne.
  • (C 1 to C 8 ) alkoxy means an O-alkyl group wherein said alkyl group contains from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and is straight, branched, or cyclic.
  • alkyl group contains from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and is straight, branched, or cyclic.
  • examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propyloxy, iso-propyloxy, n-butoxy, iso-butoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopentyloxy, and cyclohexyloxy.
  • (C to C 10 ) aryl means a group derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, phenyl or naphthyl.
  • (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl means an aromatic heterocyclic group having a total of from 5 to 10 atoms in its ring, and containing from 2 to 9 carbon atoms and from one to four heteroatoms each independently selected from O, S and N, and with the proviso that the ring of said group does not contain two adjacent O atoms or two adjacent S atoms.
  • the heterocyclic groups include benzo-fused ring systems.
  • aromatic heterocyclic groups are pyridinyl, imidazolyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, pyrazinyl, tetrazolyl, furyl, thienyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrrolyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, indolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzofuranyl, cinnolinyl, indazolyl, indolizinyl, phthalazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, isoindolyl, pteridinyl, purinyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, furazanyl, benzofurazanyl, benzothiophenyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, quinazolinyl, quinox
  • the (C 2 to C 9 ) heteroaryl groups may be C-attached or N-attached where such is possible.
  • a group derived from pyrrole may be pyrrol-1-yl (N-attached) or pyrrol-3-yl (C-attached).
  • a group derived from imidazole may be imidazol-1-yl (N-attached) or imidazol-3-yl (C-attached).
  • (C 2 to C 9 ) cycloheteroalkyl means a non-aromatic, monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic, spirocyclic, or tetracyclic group having a total of from 4 to 13 atoms in its ring system, and containing from 2 to 9 carbon atoms and from 1 to 4 heteroatoms each independently selected from O, S and N, and with the proviso that the ring of said group does not contain two adjacent O atoms or two adjacent S atoms.
  • such C 2 to C 9 cycloheteroalkyl groups may contain an oxo substituent at any available atom that will result in a stable compound.
  • such a group may contain an oxo atom at an available carbon or nitrogen atom. Such a group may contain more than one oxo substituent if chemically feasible.
  • a C 2 to C 9 cycloheteroalkyl group contains a sulfur atom, said sulfur atom may be oxidized with one or two oxygen atoms to afford either a sulfoxide or sulfone.
  • An example of a 4 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is azetidinyl (derived from azetidine).
  • An example of a 5 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is pyrrolidinyl.
  • An example of a 6 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is piperidinyl.
  • An example of a 9 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is indolinyl.
  • An example of a 10 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is 4H-quinolizinyl.
  • C 2 to C 9 cycloheteroalkyl groups include, but are not limited to, tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, tetrahydropyranyl, dihydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, piperidino, morpholino, thiomorpholino, thioxanyl, piperazinyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, homopiperidinyl, oxepanyl, thiepanyl, oxazepinyl, diazepinyl, thiazepinyl, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridinyl, 2-pyrrolinyl, 3-pyrrolinyl, indolinyl, 2H-pyranyl, 4H-pyranyl, dioxanyl, 1,3-dioxolanyl, pyra
  • (C 3 to C 10 ) cycloalkyl group means a saturated, monocyclic, fused, spirocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure having a total of from 3 to 10 carbon ring atoms.
  • groups include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and adamantyl.
  • spirocyclic as used herein has its conventional meaning, that is, any compound containing two or more rings wherein two of the rings have one ring carbon in common.
  • Non-limiting examples of a spirocyclic compound include spiro[3.3]heptane, spiro[3.4]octane, and spiro[4.5]decane.
  • (C 1 to C 8 ) cycloalkenyl means an unsaturated, monocyclic, fused, spirocyclic ring structures having a total of from 5 to 8 carbon ring atoms. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl.
  • cyano refers to a —C ⁇ N group.
  • aldehyde refers to a carbonyl group, where R is hydrogen.
  • alkoxy refers to both an —O-alkyl and an —O-cycloalkyl group, as defined herein.
  • alkoxycarbonyl refers to a —C(O)OR.
  • alkylaminoalkyl refers to an -alkyl-NR-alkyl group.
  • alkylsulfonyl refer to a —SO 2 -alkyl.
  • amino refers to an —NH 2 or an —NRR′ group.
  • aminoalkyl refers to an -alkyl-NRR′ group.
  • aminocarbonyl refers to a —C(O)NRR′.
  • arylalkyl refers to -alkyl-aryl, where alkyl and aryl are defined herein.
  • aryloxy refers to both an —O-aryl and an —O-heteroaryl group, as defined herein.
  • aryloxycarbonyl refers to —C(O)O-aryl.
  • arylsulfonyl refers to a —SO 2 -aryl.
  • a “C-amido” group refers to a —C(O)NRR′ group.
  • a “carbonyl” group refers to a —C(O)R.
  • a “C-carboxyl” group refers to a —C(O)OR group.
  • a “carboxylic acid” group refers to a C-carboxyl group in which R is hydrogen.
  • dialkylaminoalkyl refers to an -(alkyl)N(alkyl) 2 group.
  • halo or “halogen” group refers to fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.
  • haloalkyl group refers to an alkyl group substituted with one or more halogen atoms.
  • heteroalicycloxy refers to a heteroalicyclic-O group with heteroalicyclic as defined herein.
  • heteroaryloxy refers to a heteroaryl-O— group with heteroaryl as defined herein.
  • a “hydroxy” group refers to an —OH group.
  • N-amido refers to a —R′C(O)NR— group.
  • N-carbamyl refers to a —ROC(O)NR— group.
  • a “nitro” group refers to a —NO 2 group.
  • N-Sulfonamido refers to a —NR—S(O) 2 R group.
  • N-thiocarbamyl refers to a —ROC(S)NR′— group.
  • An “O-carbamyl” group refers to a —OC(O)NRR′ group.
  • An “O-carboxyl” group refers to a —RC(O)O— group.
  • An “O-thiocarbamyl” group refers to a —OC(S)NRR′ group.
  • oxo refers to a carbonyl moiety such that alkyl substituted by oxo refers to a ketone group.
  • a “perfluoroalkyl group” refers to an alkyl group where all of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced with fluorine atoms.
  • a “phosphonyl” group refers to a —P(O)(OR) 2 group.
  • a “silyl” group refers to a —SiR 3 group.
  • S-sulfonamido refers to a —S(O) 2 NR— group.
  • a “sulfinyl” group refers to a —S(O)R group.
  • a “sulfonyl” group refers to a —S(O) 2 R group.
  • a “thiocarbonyl” group refers to a —C( ⁇ S)—R group.
  • a “trihalomethanecarbonyl” group refers to a Z 3 CC(O)— group, where Z is halogen.
  • a “trihalomethanesulfonamido” group refers to a Z 3 CS(O) 2 NR— group, where Z is halogen.
  • a “trihalomethanesulfonyl” group refers to a Z 3 CS(O) 2 — group, where Z is halogen.
  • a “trihalomethyl” group refers to a —CZ 3 group, where Z is halogen.
  • substituted means that the specified group or moiety bears one or more substituents.
  • unsubstituted means that the specified group bears no substituents.
  • optionally substituted means that the specified group is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents. It is to be understood that in the compounds of the present invention when a group is said to be “unsubstituted,” or is “substituted” with fewer groups than would fill the valencies of all the atoms in the compound, the remaining valencies on such a group are filled by hydrogen.
  • a C 6 aryl group also called “phenyl” herein
  • phenyl is substituted with one additional substituent
  • one of ordinary skill in the art would understand that such a group has 4 open positions left on carbon atoms of the C 6 aryl ring (6 initial positions, minus one to which the remainder of the compound of the present invention is bonded, minus an additional substituent, to leave 4). In such cases, the remaining 4 carbon atoms are each bound to one hydrogen atom to fill their valencies.
  • a C 6 aryl group in the present compounds is said to be “disubstituted,” one of ordinary skill in the art would understand it to mean that the C 6 aryl has 3 carbon atoms remaining that are unsubstituted. Those three unsubstituted carbon atoms are each bound to one hydrogen atom to fill their valencies.
  • solvate is used to describe a molecular complex between compounds of the present invention and solvent molecules.
  • examples of solvates include, but are not limited to, compounds of the invention in combination with water, isopropanol, ethanol, methanol, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), ethyl acetate, acetic acid, ethanolamine, or mixtures thereof.
  • DMSO dimethylsulfoxide
  • hydrate can be used when said solvent is water. It is specifically contemplated that in the present invention one solvent molecule can be associated with one molecule of the compounds of the present invention, such as a hydrate. Furthermore, it is specifically contemplated that in the present invention, more than one solvent molecule may be associated with one molecule of the compounds of the present invention, such as a dihydrate.
  • solvates of the present invention are contemplated as solvates of compounds of the present invention that retain the biological effectiveness of the non-hydrate form of the compounds.
  • pharmaceutically acceptable salt means a salt of a compound of the present invention that retains the biological effectiveness of the free acids and bases of the specified derivative and that is not biologically or otherwise undesirable.
  • pharmaceutically acceptable formulation means a combination of a compound of the invention, or a salt or solvate thereof, and a carrier, diluent, and/or excipient(s) that are compatible with a compound of the present invention, and is not deleterious to the recipient thereof.
  • Pharmaceutical formulations can be prepared by procedures known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • the compounds of the present invention can be formulated with common excipients, diluents, or carriers, and formed into tablets, capsules, and the like.
  • excipients, diluents, and carriers that are suitable for such formulations include the following: fillers and extenders such as starch, sugars, mannitol, and silicic derivatives; binding agents such as carboxymethyl cellulose and other cellulose derivatives, alginates, gelatin, and polyvinyl pyrrolidone; moisturizing agents such as glycerol; disintegrating agents such as povidone, sodium starch glycolate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, agar, calcium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate; agents for retarding dissolution such as paraffin; resorption accelerators such as quaternary ammonium compounds; surface active agents such as cetyl alcohol, glycerol monostearate; adsorptive carriers such as kaolin and bentonite; and lubricants such as talc, calcium and magnesium stearate and solid polyethylene glycols.
  • Final pharmaceutical forms may be pills, tablets, powders, lozenges, saches, cachets, or sterile packaged powder
  • compositions of the present invention can contain more than one active ingredient.
  • such formulations may contain more than one compound according to the present invention.
  • such formulations may contain one or more compounds of the present invention and one or more additional agents that reduce abnormal cell growth.
  • Arenavirus GP-inhibiting amount refers to the amount of a compound of the present invention, or a salt or solvate thereof, required to inhibit the cell entry of Arenaviruses in vivo, such as in a mammal, birds or in vitro.
  • the amount of such compounds required to cause such inhibition can be determined without undue experimentation using methods described herein and those known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • a therapeutically effective amount means an amount of a compound of the present invention, or a salt thereof, that, when administered to a mammal in need of such treatment, is sufficient to effect treatment, as defined herein.
  • a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention, or a salt thereof is a quantity sufficient to modulate or inhibit the activity of the Arenavirus GP protein such that cell entry and replication of arenaviruses that is mediated by activity of the Arenavirus GP protein is reduced or alleviated.
  • treat with reference to arenavirus infection, in mammals, particularly a human, include: (i) preventing the disease or condition from occurring in a subject which may be predisposed to the condition, such that the treatment constitutes prophylactic treatment for the pathologic condition; (ii) modulating or inhibiting the disease or condition, i.e., arresting its development; (iii) relieving the disease or condition, i.e., causing regression of the disease or condition; or (iv) relieving and/or alleviating the disease or condition or the symptoms resulting from the disease or condition.
  • references herein to the inventive compounds include references to salts, solvates, and complexes thereof, including polymorphs, stereoisomers, tautomers, and isotopically labeled versions thereof.
  • compounds of the present invention can be pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or pharmaceutically acceptable solvates.
  • stereoisomers refers to compounds that have identical chemical constitution, but differ with regard to the arrangement of their atoms or groups in space.
  • enantiomers refers to two stereoisomers of a compound that are non-superimposable mirror images of one another. A pure enantiomer can be contaminated with up to 2% of the opposite enantiomer.
  • racemic or “racemic mixture,” as used herein, refer to a 1:1 mixture of enantiomers of a particular compound.
  • diastereomers refers to the relationship between a pair of stereoisomers that comprise two or more asymmetric centers and are not mirror images of one another.
  • the symbol is used in structural formulas herein to depict the bond that is the point of attachment of the moiety or substituent to the core or backbone structure.
  • the carbon atoms and their bound hydrogen atoms are not explicitly depicted, e.g.,
  • the compounds of the present invention may have asymmetric carbon atoms.
  • the carbon-carbon bonds of the compounds of the present invention may be depicted herein using a solid line (-), a solid wedge ( ), or a dotted wedge ( ).
  • the use of a solid line to depict bonds to asymmetric carbon atoms is meant to indicate that all possible stereoisomers (e.g., specific enantiomers, racemic mixtures, etc.) at that carbon atom are included.
  • the use of either a solid or dotted wedge to depict bonds to asymmetric carbon atoms is meant to indicate that only the stereoisomer shown is meant to be included. It is possible that compounds of the invention may contain more than one asymmetric carbon atom.
  • a solid line to depict bonds to asymmetric carbon atoms is meant to indicate that all possible stereoisomers are meant to be included.
  • the compounds of the present invention can exist as enantiomers and diastereomers or as racemates and mixtures thereof.
  • the use of a solid line to depict bonds to one or more asymmetric carbon atoms in a compound of the invention and the use of a solid or dotted wedge to depict bonds to other asymmetric carbon atoms in the same compound is meant to indicate that a mixture of diastereomers is present.
  • a substituent “R” may reside on any atom of the ring system, assuming replacement of a depicted, implied, or expressly defined hydrogen from one of the ring atoms, so long as a stable structure is formed.
  • enantiomers include chiral synthesis from a suitable optically pure precursor or resolution of the reacemate using, for example, chiral high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC).
  • HPLC high pressure liquid chromatography
  • the racemate (or a racemic precursor) may be reacted with a suitable optically active compound, for example, an alcohol, or, in the case where the compound contains an acidic or basic moiety, an acid or base such as tartaric acid or 1-phenylethylamine.
  • a suitable optically active compound for example, an alcohol, or, in the case where the compound contains an acidic or basic moiety, an acid or base such as tartaric acid or 1-phenylethylamine.
  • the resulting diastereomeric mixture may be separated by chromatography and/or fractional crystallization and one or both of the diastereoisomers converted to the corresponding pure enantiomer(s) by means well known to one skilled in the art.
  • Chiral compounds of the invention may be obtained in enantiomerically-enriched form using chromatography, typically HPLC, on an asymmetric resin with a mobile phase consisting of a hydrocarbon, typically heptane or hexane, containing from 0 to 50% isopropanol, typically from 2 to 20%, and from 0 to 5% of an alkylamine, typically 0.1% diethylamine. Concentration of the eluate affords the enriched mixture.
  • Stereoisomeric conglomerates may be separated by conventional techniques known to those skilled in the art. See, e.g., “Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds” by E L Eliel (Wiley, New York, 1994), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • a compound of the invention contains an alkenyl or alkenylene group
  • geometric cis/trans (or Z/E) isomers are possible.
  • the compound contains, for example, a keto or oxime group or an aromatic moiety
  • tautomeric isomerism (‘tautomerism’) can occur.
  • tautomerism include keto and enol tautomers.
  • a single compound may exhibit more than one type of isomerism. Included within the scope of the invention are all stereoisomers, geometric isomers and tautomeric forms of the inventive compounds, including compounds exhibiting more than one type of isomerism, and mixtures of one or more thereof.
  • Cis/trans isomers may be separated by conventional techniques well known to those skilled in the art, for example, chromatography and fractional crystallization.
  • the compounds of the present invention may be administered as prodrugs.
  • certain derivatives of compounds of Formula I which may have little or no pharmacological activity themselves can, when administered to a mammal, be converted into a compound of Formula (I) having the desired activity, for example, by hydrolytic cleavage.
  • Such derivatives are referred to as “prodrugs”.
  • Prodrugs can, for example, be produced by replacing appropriate functionalities present in the compounds of Formula I with certain moieties known to those skilled in the art. See, e.g., “Prodrugs as Novel Delivery Systems”, Vol. 14, ACS Symposium Series (T Higuchi and W Stella) and “Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design”, Pergamon Press, 1987 (ed.
  • prodrugs include: an ester moiety in the place of a carboxylic acid functional group; an ether moiety or an amide moiety in place of an alcohol functional group; and an amide moiety in place of a primary or secondary amino functional group.
  • replacement groups are known to those of skill in the art. See, e.g., “Design of Prodrugs” by H Bundgaard (Elsevier, 1985), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. It is also possible that certain compounds of Formula I may themselves act as prodrugs of other compounds of Formula I.
  • Salts of the present invention can be prepared according to methods known to those of skill in the art.
  • Examples of salts include, but are not limited to, acetate, acrylate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate (such as chlorobenzoate, methylbenzoate, dinitrobenzoate, hydroxybenzoate, and methoxybenzoate), bicarbonate, bisulfate, bisulfite, bitartrate, borate, bromide, butyne-1,4-dioate, calcium edetate, camsylate, carbonate, chloride, caproate, caprylate, clavulanate, citrate, decanoate, dihydrochloride, dihydrogenphosphate, edetate, edislyate, estolate, esylate, ethylsuccinate, formate, fumarate, gluceptate, gluconate, glutamate, glycollate, glycollylarsanilate, heptanoate, hex
  • the compounds of the present invention that are basic in nature are capable of forming a wide variety of different salts with various inorganic and organic acids. Although such salts must be pharmaceutically acceptable for administration to animals, it is often desirable in practice to initially isolate the compound of the present invention from the reaction mixture as a pharmaceutically unacceptable salt and then simply convert the latter back to the free base compound by treatment with an alkaline reagent and subsequently convert the latter free base to a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt.
  • the acid addition salts of the base compounds of this invention can be prepared by treating the base compound with a substantially equivalent amount of the selected mineral or organic acid in an aqueous solvent medium or in a suitable organic solvent, such as methanol or ethanol. Upon evaporation of the solvent, the desired solid salt is obtained.
  • the desired acid salt can also be precipitated from a solution of the free base in an organic solvent by adding an appropriate mineral or organic acid to the solution.
  • Those compounds of the present invention that are acidic in nature are capable of forming base salts with various pharmacologically acceptable cations.
  • such salts include the alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal salts and particularly, the sodium and potassium salts. These salts are all prepared by conventional techniques.
  • the chemical bases which are used as reagents to prepare the pharmaceutically acceptable base salts of this invention are those which form non-toxic base salts with the acidic compounds of the present invention.
  • Such non-toxic base salts include those derived from such pharmacologically acceptable cations as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, etc.
  • salts can be prepared by treating the corresponding acidic compounds with an aqueous solution containing the desired pharmacologically acceptable cations, and then evaporating the resulting solution to dryness, preferably under reduced pressure.
  • they may also be prepared by mixing lower alkanolic solutions of the acidic compounds and the desired alkali metal alkoxide together, and then evaporating the resulting solution to dryness in the same manner as before.
  • stoichiometric quantities of reagents are preferably employed in order to ensure completeness of reaction and maximum yields of the desired final product.
  • the desired salt may be prepared by any suitable method available in the art, for example, treatment of the free base with an inorganic acid, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid and the like, or with an organic acid, such as acetic acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, mandelic acid, fumaric acid, malonic acid, pyruvic acid, oxalicacid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, a pyranosidyl acid, such as glucuronic acid or galacturonic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, such as citric acid or tartaric acid, an amino acid, such as aspartic acid or glutamic acid, an aromatic acid, such as benzoic acid or cinnamic acid, a sulfonic acid, such as p-toluenesulfonic acid or ethanesulfonic acid, or the like.
  • an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobro
  • the desired salt may be prepared by any suitable method, for example, treatment of the free acid with an inorganic or organic base, such as an amine (primary, secondary or tertiary), an alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, or the like.
  • an inorganic or organic base such as an amine (primary, secondary or tertiary), an alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, or the like.
  • suitable salts include organic salts derived from amino acids, such as glycine and arginine, ammonia, primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, and cyclic amines, such as piperidine, morpholine and piperazine, and inorganic salts derived from sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, aluminum and lithium.
  • the invention also includes isotopically-labeled compounds of the invention, wherein one or more atoms is replaced by an atom having the same atomic number, but an atomic mass or mass number different from the atomic mass or mass number usually found in nature.
  • isotopes suitable for inclusion in the compounds of the invention include isotopes of hydrogen, such as 2 H and 3 H, carbon, such as 11 C, 13 C and 14 C, chlorine, such as 36 Cl, fluorine, such as 18 F, iodine, such as 123 I and 125 I, nitrogen, such as 13 N and 15 N, oxygen, such as 15 O, 17 O and 18 O, phosphorus, such as 32 P, and sulfur, such as 35 S.
  • isotopically-labeled compounds of the invention for example, those incorporating a radioactive isotope, are useful in drug and/or substrate tissue distribution studies.
  • the radioactive isotopes tritium, ( 3 H) and carbon-14, ( 14 C) are particularly useful for this purpose in view of their ease of incorporation and ready means of detection.
  • Substitution with heavier isotopes such as deuterium, 2 H may afford certain therapeutic advantages resulting from greater metabolic stability, for example, 35 S increased in vivo half-life or reduced dosage requirements, and hence may be preferred in some circumstances.
  • Isotopically-labeled compounds of the invention can generally be prepared by conventional techniques known to those skilled in the art or by processes analogous to those described herein, using an appropriate isotopically-labeled reagent in place of the non-labeled reagent otherwise employed.
  • compositions of the invention comprise a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention and an inert, pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
  • a pharmaceutical composition of the invention is administered in a suitable formulation prepared by combining a therapeutically effective amount (i.e., an arenavirus GP modulating, regulating, or inhibiting amount effective to achieve therapeutic efficacy) of at least one compound of the present invention (as an active ingredient) with one or more pharmaceutically suitable carriers, which may be selected, for example, from diluents, excipients and auxiliaries that facilitate processing of the active compounds into the final pharmaceutical preparations.
  • a therapeutically effective amount i.e., an arenavirus GP modulating, regulating, or inhibiting amount effective to achieve therapeutic efficacy
  • one compound of the present invention as an active ingredient
  • pharmaceutically suitable carriers which may be selected, for example, from diluents, excipients and auxiliaries that facilitate processing of the active compounds into the final pharmaceutical preparations.
  • the pharmaceutical carriers employed may be either solid or liquid.
  • Exemplary solid carriers are lactose, sucrose, talc, gelatin, agar, pectin, acacia, magnesium stearate, stearic acid and the like.
  • Exemplary liquid carriers are syrup, peanut oil, olive oil, water and the like.
  • the inventive compositions may include time-delay or time-release material known in the art, such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate alone or with a wax, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylmethacrylate or the like. Further additives or excipients may be added to achieve the desired formulation properties.
  • a bioavailability enhancer such as Labrasol, Gelucire or the like, or formulator, such as CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose), PG (propyleneglycol), or PEG (polyethyleneglycol), may be added.
  • CMC carboxymethyl cellulose
  • PG propyleneglycol
  • PEG polyethyleneglycol
  • Gelucire® a semi-solid vehicle that protects active ingredients from light, moisture and oxidation, may be added, e.g., when preparing a capsule formulation.
  • the preparation can be tableted, placed in a hard gelatin capsule in powder or pellet form, or formed into a troche or lozenge.
  • the amount of solid carrier may vary, but generally, will be from about 25 mg to about 1 g.
  • the preparation may be in the form of syrup, emulsion, soft gelatin capsule, sterile injectable solution or suspension in an ampoule or vial or non-aqueous liquid suspension.
  • a semi-solid carrier is used, the preparation may be in the form of hard and soft gelatin capsule formulations.
  • the inventive compositions are prepared in unit-dosage form appropriate for the mode of administration, e.g., parenteral or oral administration.
  • a salt of a compound of the present invention may be dissolved in an aqueous solution of an organic or inorganic acid, such as a 0.3 M solution of succinic acid or citric acid.
  • the agent may be dissolved in a suitable co-solvent or combinations of co-solvents.
  • suitable co-solvents include alcohol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol 300, polysorbate 80, glycerin and the like in concentrations ranging from 0 to 60% of the total volume.
  • a compound of the present invention is dissolved in DMSO and diluted with water.
  • the composition may also be in the form of a solution of a salt form of the active ingredient in an appropriate aqueous vehicle such as water or isotonic saline or dextrose solution.
  • the agents of the compounds of the present invention may be formulated into aqueous solutions, preferably in physiologically compatible buffers such as Hanks solution, Ringer's solution, or physiological saline buffer.
  • penetrants appropriate to the barrier to be permeated are used in the formulation.
  • penetrants are generally known in the art.
  • the compounds can be formulated by combining the active compounds with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers known in the art.
  • Such carriers enable the compounds of the invention to be formulated as tablets, pills, dragees, capsules, liquids, gels, syrups, slurries, suspensions and the like, for oral ingestion by a subject to be treated.
  • Pharmaceutical preparations for oral use can be obtained using a solid excipient in admixture with the active ingredient (agent), optionally grinding the resulting mixture, and processing the mixture of granules after adding suitable auxiliaries, if desired, to obtain tablets or dragee cores.
  • Suitable excipients include: fillers such as sugars, including lactose, sucrose, mannitol, or sorbitol; and cellulose preparations, for example, maize starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gum, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).
  • disintegrating agents may be added, such as crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone, agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereof such as sodium alginate.
  • Dragee cores are provided with suitable coatings.
  • concentrated sugar solutions may be used, which may optionally contain gum arabic, polyvinylpyrrolidone, Carbopol gel, polyethylene glycol, and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions, and suitable organic solvents or solvent mixtures.
  • Dyestuffs or pigments may be added to the tablets or dragee coatings for identification or to characterize different combinations of active agents.
  • compositions that can be used orally include push-fit capsules made of gelatin, as well as soft, sealed capsules made of gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol.
  • the push-fit capsules can contain the active ingredients in admixture with fillers such as lactose, binders such as starches, and/or lubricants such as talc or magnesium stearate, and, optionally, stabilizers.
  • the active agents may be dissolved or suspended in suitable liquids, such as fatty oils, liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethylene glycols.
  • stabilizers may be added. All formulations for oral administration should be in dosages suitable for such administration.
  • the compositions may take the form of tablets or lozenges formulated in conventional manner.
  • the compounds for use according to the present invention may be conveniently delivered in the form of an aerosol spray presentation from pressurized packs or a nebuliser, with the use of a suitable propellant, e.g., dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorofluoromethane, dichlorotetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide or other suitable gas.
  • a suitable propellant e.g., dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorofluoromethane, dichlorotetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide or other suitable gas.
  • the dosage unit may be determined by providing a valve to deliver a metered amount.
  • Capsules and cartridges of gelatin for use in an inhaler or insufflator and the like may be formulated containing a powder mix of the compound and a suitable powder base such as lactose or starch.
  • the compounds may be formulated for parenteral administration by injection, e.g., by bolus injection or continuous infusion.
  • Formulations for injection may be presented in unit-dosage form, e.g., in ampoules or in multi-dose containers, with an added preservative.
  • the compositions may take such forms as suspensions, solutions or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and may contain formulatory agents such as suspending, stabilizing and/or dispersing agents.
  • compositions for parenteral administration include aqueous solutions of the active compounds in water-soluble form. Additionally, suspensions of the active agents may be prepared as appropriate oily injection suspensions. Suitable lipophilic solvents or vehicles include fatty oils such as sesame oil, or synthetic fatty acid esters, such as ethyl oleate or triglycerides, or liposomes. Aqueous injection suspensions may contain substances that increase the viscosity of the suspension, such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sorbitol, or dextran. Optionally, the suspension may also contain suitable stabilizers or agents that increase the solubility of the compounds to allow for the preparation of highly concentrated solutions.
  • the active ingredient may be in powder form for constitution with a suitable vehicle, e.g., sterile pyrogen-free water, before use.
  • a suitable vehicle e.g., sterile pyrogen-free water
  • the compounds of the present invention may also be formulated as a depot preparation.
  • Such long-acting formulations may be administered by implantation (for example, subcutaneously or intramuscularly) or by intramuscular injection.
  • the compounds may be formulated with suitable polymeric or hydrophobic materials (for example, as an emulsion in an acceptable oil) or ion-exchange resins, or as sparingly soluble derivatives, for example, as a sparingly soluble salt.
  • a pharmaceutical carrier for hydrophobic compounds is a co-solvent system comprising benzyl alcohol, a non-polar surfactant, a water-miscible organic polymer, and an aqueous phase.
  • the co-solvent system may be a VPD co-solvent system.
  • VPD is a solution of 3% w/v benzyl alcohol, 8% w/v of the non-polar surfactant polysorbate 80, and 65% w/v polyethylene glycol 300, made up to volume in absolute ethanol.
  • the VPD co-solvent system (VPD: 5W) contains VPD diluted 1:1 with a 5% dextrose in water solution. This co-solvent system dissolves hydrophobic compounds well, and itself produces low toxicity upon systemic administration.
  • the proportions of a co-solvent system may be suitably varied without destroying its solubility and toxicity characteristics.
  • co-solvent components may be varied: for example, other low-toxicity nonpolar surfactants may be used instead of polysorbate 80; the fraction size of polyethylene glycol may be varied; other biocompatible polymers may replace polyethylene glycol, e.g., polyvinylpyrrolidone; and other sugars or polysaccharides may be substituted for dextrose.
  • hydrophobic pharmaceutical compounds may be employed.
  • Liposomes and emulsions are known examples of delivery vehicles or carriers for hydrophobic drugs.
  • Certain organic solvents such as dimethylsulfoxide also may be employed, although usually at the cost of greater toxicity due to the toxic nature of DMSO.
  • the compounds may be delivered using a sustained-release system, such as semipermeable matrices of solid hydrophobic polymers containing the therapeutic agent.
  • sustained-release materials have been established and are known by those skilled in the art. Sustained-release capsules may, depending on their chemical nature, release the compounds for a few weeks up to over 100 days.
  • additional strategies for protein stabilization may be employed.
  • the pharmaceutical compositions also may comprise suitable solid- or gel-phase carriers or excipients.
  • These carriers and excipients may provide marked improvement in the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs.
  • Examples of such carriers or excipients include calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, sugars, starches, cellulose derivatives, gelatin, and polymers such as polyethylene glycols.
  • additives or excipients such as Gelucire®, Capryol®, Labrafil®, Labrasol®, Lauroglycol®, Plurol®, Peceol®, Transcutol® and the like may be used.
  • the pharmaceutical composition may be incorporated into a skin patch for delivery of the drug directly onto the skin.
  • an exemplary daily dose generally employed will be from about 0.001 to about 1000 mg/kg of body weight, with courses of treatment repeated at appropriate intervals.
  • the pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of the present invention may contain a compound of the present invention, or a salt or solvate thereof, in an amount of about 10 mg to about 2000 mg, or from about 10 mg to about 1500 mg, or from about 10 mg to about 1000 mg, or from about 10 mg to about 750 mg, or from about 10 mg to about 500 mg, or from about 25 mg to about 500 mg, or from about 50 to about 500 mg, or from about 100 mg to about 500 mg.
  • the pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of the present invention may contain a compound of the present invention, or a salt or solvate thereof, in an amount from about 0.5 w/w % to about 95 w/w %, or from about 1 w/w % to about 95 w/w %, or from about 1 w/w % to about 75 w/w %, or from about 5 w/w % to about 75 w/w %, or from about 10 w/w % to about 75 w/w %, or from about 10 w/w % to about 50 w/w %.
  • the compounds of the present invention may be administered to a mammal, such as a human, suffering from a condition or disease mediated by arenavirus, either alone or as part of a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation, once a day, twice a day, three times a day, four times a day, or even more frequently.
  • the compounds of the present invention may be administered to a mammal, such as a human, suffering from a condition or disease mediated by arenavirus in combination with at least one other agent used for treatment of arenavirus selected from the group consisting of Ribavirin, viral RNA-dependent-RNA-polymerase inhibitors as shown by Ng K K, Arnold J J and Cameron C E, Structure - Function Relationships Among RNA - Dependent RNA Polymerases , Curr Top Microbiol Immunol, 2008; 320: 137-156, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, Favipiravir, a broad-spectrum inhibitor of viral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerases, Triazavirin, a broad-spectrum inhibitor of viral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerases, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) and microRNAs as shown by Carthew R W and Sontheimer E J, Origins and Mechanisms of miRNAs and si
  • the compounds of the present invention are useful for modulating or inhibiting arenavirus GP.
  • these compounds are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of disease states associated with arenavirus infection.
  • This invention also relates to a method for the treatment of arenavirus infection including a human comprising administering to said mammal an amount of a compound of the Formula I, as defined above, or a salt or solvate thereof, that is effective in treating disease states associated with Arenavirus infection.
  • Scheme 1 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, J and L are N, and K is C—R 3 .
  • Reduction of the nitro group using a reducing agent such as Fe or SnCl 2 in a solvent such as THE or methanol can provide aniline 1-3 which can be reacted with ester R 3 CO 2 R or orthoester R 3 C(OR) 3 to form 1-4.
  • Coupling of 1-4 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R 1 B(OR) 2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K 2 CO 3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Scheme 2 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, E, J and L are N, and K is C—R 3 .
  • a palladium catalyst such as Pd(dba) 3 [A. Rosenberg, J. Zhao, D. A. Clark, Org. Lett. 14, 2012, 1764-1767].
  • Coupling of 2-5 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R 1 B(OR) 2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K 2 CO 3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Scheme 3 depicts an alternative method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, and H are C, J and L are N, and K is C—R 3 .
  • Scheme 4 displays a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, J is N, and K and L are independently C—R 3 .
  • Coupling of 4-2 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R 1 B(OR) 2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K 2 CO 3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Scheme 5 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, H, and J are C, K is C—R 3 , and L is N—R 3 .
  • Coupling of 5-2 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R 1 B(OR) 2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K 2 CO 3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Scheme 6 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, J and K are N, and L is C—R 3 .
  • a base such as NaH or Cs 2 CO 3 in a solvent such as THF or DMF
  • Scheme 7 depicts a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, H, and J are C, K is N, and L is NR 3 .
  • a catalyst such as tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of structural formula I
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wherein A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3, G, H, and J are independently N or C, K is N or C—H, L is N, N—R3 or C—R3, and A, D, E, G, H, J, K, and L together cannot have more than 4 N, R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and 5-indolyl, wherein each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is substituted with at least one R4a group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of
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  • This patent application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/309,858, filed Dec. 13, 2018, which is continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of priority to PCT/US2017/041218, filed Jul. 7, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. Nos. 62/361,423, filed Jul. 12, 2016 and 62/378,177, filed Aug. 22, 2016, all applications are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety and for all purposes.
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  • The present invention relates to the use of heterocyclic compounds for inhibiting arenavirus infection in humans, other mammals, or in cell culture, to methods of treating arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Bolivian, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers, to methods of inhibiting the replication of arenaviruses, to methods of reducing the amount of arenaviruses, and to compositions that can be employed for such methods.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Arenaviridae comprise a diverse family of 29 (and growing) negative stranded enveloped RNA viruses. Arenaviruses are divided into two groups, Old and New World complex, based on serological, genetic and geographical data. Old World viruses are found primarily throughout South and West Africa and include the prototypic lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), along with Lassa (LASV), Lujo (LUJV), Mopeia (MOPV), Ippy and Mobala (MOBV) viruses. Both LASV and LUJV can cause lethal hemorrhagic fever (HF), while LCMV infection is associated with aseptic meningitis. Lassa (LASV) alone is estimated to cause over 300,000 disease cases each year in West Africa of which 15-20% of hospitalized patients die and survivors often suffer sequelae, including permanent bilateral hearing damage. The larger New World complex primarily located in the South American continent, is divided into 3 clades, A, B, and C, with clade B being important as many of the viruses in this group can cause lethal HF. Clade B HF viruses include, Junin (JUNV), Machupo (MACV), Guanarito (GTOV), Sabia (SABV) and Chapare, along with non-HF viruses such as Tacaribe (TCRV) and Amapari (AMPV). Human infection occurs through contact with the excretions of an infected rodent or by inhalation of tiny particles soiled with rodent urine or saliva (aerosol transmission). There is also evidence of human-to-human spread primarily in nosocomial settings (e.g., hospitals). Incubation period of virus is 1-2 weeks followed by fever, general malaise, weakness, sore throat, headache, cough, diarrhea, and vomiting. These general symptoms make it difficult to differentially diagnose arenavirus infection. Poor prognosis is indicated as symptoms worsen to include pleural effusions, facial edema, neurological complications and bleeding from mucosal surfaces. Current arenavirus treatment is limited to the use of ribavirin, which is only partially effective if given early and associated with significant side effects. Although a vaccine has been developed for Junin virus its usage is primarily restricted to the most at risk populations of farm workers in Argentina and there are no approved vaccines for any other arenaviruses. Although highly desirable, prophylactic vaccines may not always be effective countermeasures against rapidly emerging, antigenically distinct new virus strains and the existing vaccine development and production strategies cannot adequately respond to the diverse family of current or emergent arenaviruses. Novel broad-spectrum antiviral drugs could therefore provide a first line therapy and/or prophylactic, not only for endemic regions of arenavirus infection but also as a safeguard against potential biological warfare agents.
  • Arenaviruses consist of a nucleocapsid (NP) surrounded by an envelope membrane, and the NP contains two ambisense RNA genome segments L and S that direct the synthesis of two polypeptides. The L segment encodes the RNA-dependent-RNA polymerase (RdRp) and a small Ring Finger protein Z. The S segment encodes for nucleoprotein and a glycoprotein precursor GPC that is cleaved by host proteases and undergoes post-translational modification into a mature complex composed of glycoproteins GP1 (binds host protein at the cell surface), GP2 (directs pH dependent membrane fusion and release ofgenomic material in the cytoplasm) and a stable signal peptide (SSP1). The mature glycoprotein complex (GP) is formed in the viral envelope and is responsible for mediating viral entry. The Old World arenaviruses bind to host α-dystroglycan while New World arenaviruses bind to transferrin receptor 1 for entry/endocytosis into cells. Upon binding to cell surface receptors, the virus is endocytosed and directed to acidic late endosomes whereby GP2 mediates pH dependent membrane fusion and release of genomic material into the cytoplasm for viral replication and transcription. Therefore, viral entry inhibitors (e.g., small molecules) that target virus GP complex or host factors are a potential therapeutic/prophylactic approach in treating patients infected with arenavirus infection. Because the HF arenavirus species are classified as BSL-4, alternative approaches are needed to identify viral entry inhibitors. To facilitate the identification of arenavirus entry inhibitors one may express arenavirus GP complex in nonpathogenic BSL-2 envelope viruses, to produce single round infectious pseudoviruses whose viral entry functions are determined by the heterogeneous glycoprotein of interest. One viral expression system that may be utilized is the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) system, whereby the envelope protein of VSV is substituted with an envelope glycoprotein from another virus, e.g., LASV, to mediate entry of the pseudotype virion. The cell entry and infectivity properties of GP pseudotype VSV viruses have been shown for multiple viruses including HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Ebola, Lassa, Hanta and others [Ogino, M., et al. Use of vesicular stomatitis virus pseudotypes bearing hantaan or seoul virus envelope proteins in a rapid and safe neutralization test. Clin. Diagn. Lab. Immunol. (2003) 10(1):154-60; Saha, M. N., et al. Formation of vesicular stomatitis virus pseudotypes bearing surface proteins of hepatitis B virus. J. Virol. (2005) 79(19):12566-74; Takada, A., et al. A system for functional analysis of Ebola virus glycoprotein, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. (1997) 94:14764-69; Garbutt, M., et al. Properties of replication-competent vesicular stomatitis virus vectors expressing glycoproteins of filoviruses and arenaviruses. J. Virol. (2004) 78(10):5458-65]. To monitor pseudovirus infection, a reporter gene such as green fluorescent protein (GFP) or luciferase can be engineered into the pseudovirus genome, and virus infectivity in mammalian cell lines (e.g. Vero or Hek293) can be monitored using optical detection methods (e.g. plate reader) [Cote, M.; Misasi, J.; Ren, T.; Bruchez, A., Lee, K., Filone, C. M.; Hensley, L.; Li, Q.; Ory, D.; Chandran, K.; Cunningham, J., Small molecule inhibitors reveal Niemann-Pick C1 is essential for Ebola virus infection, Nature (2011) 477: 344-348, Elshabrawy, H. A., et al. Identification of a broad-spectrum antiviral small molecule against severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus and Ebola, Hendra, and Nipah Viruses by using a novel high-throughput screening assay. J. Virol. (2014) 88: 4353-4365]. The “pseudoviruses” may therefore be used to screen chemical compound libraries to identify inhibitors of arenavirus cell entry while avoiding the complications of working with highly pathogenic BSL-4 agents. In the present invention, entry inhibitors described were identified using an arenavirus GP pseudovirus screen and selected compounds were tested against native non-HF virus TCRV to confirm activity against replicative arenavirus. Selected top compounds were then tested against native HF viruses including LASV and JUNV to confirm activity against the native highly pathogenic human (HF) arenaviruses.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to the use of heterocyclic compounds for inhibiting arenavirus infection in humans, other mammals, or in cell culture, to methods of treating arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Bolivian, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers, to methods of inhibiting the replication of arenaviruses, to methods of reducing the amount of arenaviruses, and to compositions that can be employed for such methods.
  • In one embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I
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  • or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • K and L are independently N, O, S, N—R3, or C—R3;
  • and A, D, E, G, H, J, K, and L together cannot have more than 4 N;
  • R1 is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • each of the R3 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR5aR5b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R4 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R6a, R6b, and R6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R6a and R6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9aR9b, —NR9aR9b, —S(O)mR8, —S(O)mNR9aR9b, —NR9aS(O)mR8, —(CH2)nC(O)ORB, —(CH2)nC(O)N(R9aR9b), —OC(O)R8, —NR9aC(O)R8, and —NR9aC(O)N(R9aR9b), wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R9a, R9b, and R9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R9a and R9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted;
  • R10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to the use of heterocyclic compounds for inhibiting arenavirus infection in humans, other mammals, or in cell culture, to methods of treating arenavirus infection such as Lassa, Bolivian, Argentine, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Chapare, and Lujo hemorrhagic fevers, to methods of inhibiting the replication of arenaviruses, to methods of reducing the amount of arenaviruses, and to compositions that can be employed for such methods.
  • In one embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00004
  • or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • K and L are independently N, O, S, N—R3, or C—R3;
  • and A, D, E, G, H, J, K, and L together cannot have more than 4 N;
  • R1 is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • each of the R3 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR5aR5b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R4 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R6a, R6b, and R6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R6a and R6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9aR9b, —NR9aR9b, —S(O)mR8, —S(O)mNR9aR9b, —NR9aS(O)mR8, —(CH2)nC(O)ORB, —(CH2)nC(O)N(R9aR9b), —OC(O)R8, —NR9aC(O)R8, and —NR9aC(O)N(R9aR9b), wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R9a, R9b, and R9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R9a and R9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted;
  • R10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted;
  • m is 0, 1, or 2;
  • n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • K and L are independently N, O, S, N—R3, or C—R3;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein R3 and R4 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • L is N, N—R3, or C—R3;
  • and A, D, E, G, H, J, K, and L together cannot have more than 4 N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00005
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, R2, and R3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, R2, and R3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy, surprisingly providing improved metabolic stability in multi-species microsomal assays.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein R3 is defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • K is C—R3;
  • R1 is selected from (C1 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00006
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, R2, and R3 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen;
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, J and L are N, A, D, E, and K are independently C—R3, and R1 is defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00007
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, A, J, and L are N, and D, E, and K are independently C—R3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00008
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, D, J and L are N, and A, E, and K are independently C—R3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00009
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, A, D, J, and L are N, and E and K are independently C—R3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00010
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3, G and H are C, J is N, and K and L are independently CR3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00011
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3, G and H are C, J and K are N, and L is CR3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00012
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3, G, H and J are C, K and L are independently N or NR3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00013
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • K is C—R3;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00014
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen;
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, and E are independently C—R3, G and J are C, H and L are N, K is C—R3, and R1 is define as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00015
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein D and E are independently C—R3, G and J are C, A, H, and L are N, K is C—R3, and R1 is defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00016
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein D and E are independently C—R3, G and J are C, A, H, and L are N, K is C—R3, and R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A and D are independently C—R3, G and J are C, E, H, and L are N, and K is C—R3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00017
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3:
  • G and H are C;
  • J, K, and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00018
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen;
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J, K, and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00019
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H, K, and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, and R1 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00020
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and —C(O)R5, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • K is C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are C—H;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are C—H;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E, and K are C—H;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J and L are N.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are C—H;
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are C—H;
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D, E, and K are C—H:
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J is N;
  • K and L are independently C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are C;
  • K is C—R3;
  • L is N—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and K are N;
  • L is C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are C;
  • K is N;
  • L is N—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • K is C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are C—H;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are C—H;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-alkoxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are independently C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, E and K are C—H;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
  • R2 is 4-isopropyloxyphenyl.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and K are N;
  • L is CR3.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • H and J are C;
  • G and K are N;
  • L is C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H, K, and L are N.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J, K, and L are N.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are C;
  • K is C—R3;
  • L is O.
  • In another embodiment, the method comprises administering to humans, other mammals, cell culture, or biological sample an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are C;
  • K is O;
  • L is N.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I
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  • or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are independently N or C;
  • K is N or C—H;
  • L is N, N—R3, or C—R3;
  • and A, D, E, G, H, J, K, and L together cannot have more than 4 N;
  • R1 is selected from (C1 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and 5-indolyl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is substituted with at least one R4a group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
  • with the proviso that R1 is not selected from the group consisting of substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, substituted 1,3,4-triazolyl, substituted 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, substituted oxazoyl, substituted thiazoyl, substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, substituted 1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, 4-{[(2-aminoethyl)amino]methyl}phenyl, (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl; (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-4-yl, 2-chloropyridyl-3-yl, 2-methylpyridinyl-4-yl, 2-fluoropyridyl-4-yl, 6-aminopyridyl-3-yl, 6-methoxypyridyl-3-yl, pyridyl-4-yl-N-oxide, 3,4-difluorophenyl, and substituted 1H-pyrrol-3-yl;
  • R2 is selected from the group consisting of
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  • each of the R3 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR5aR5b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R4a is independently selected from halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, surprisingly providing broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains,
  • and we believe that similar broad spectrum activity against multiple arenavirus strains can be observed when R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl;
  • each of the R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R6a, R6b, and R6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R6a and R6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9aR9b, —NR9aR9b, —S(O)mR8, —S(O)mNR9aR9b, —NR9aS(O)mR8, —(CH2)nC(O)ORB, —(CH2)nC(O)N(R9aR9b), —OC(O)R8, —NR9aC(O)R8, and —NR9aC(O)N(R9aR9b), wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R9a, R9b, and R9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R9a and R9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted;
  • R10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted;
  • m is 0, 1, or 2;
  • n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R3 is hydrogen;
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • K is C—H.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen;
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, J and L are N, K is C—H, and R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D and E are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J, and L are N;
  • K is C—H.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A and E are independently C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • D, J, and L are N;
  • K is C—H.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • E is C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • K is C—H;
  • A, D, J, and L are N.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J is N;
  • K is C—H;
  • L is C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and K are N;
  • L is C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are C;
  • K is N;
  • L is N—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • K is C—H.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein G and J are C; H and L are N, K is C—H, and R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • D and E are independently C—R3;
  • A, H, and L are N;
  • K is C—H;
  • G and J are C.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A and D are independently C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • K is C—H;
  • E, H, and L are N.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G and J are C;
  • J, K, and L are N.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein G and H are C, J, K, and L are N, and R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently C—R3,
  • G and J are C;
  • H, K, and L are N.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1, and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R3 is hydrogen.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein A, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • R4b is isopropoxy.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • H and J are C;
  • G and K are N;
  • L is C—R3.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are C;
  • K is C—H;
  • L is O.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
  • G, H, and J are C;
  • K is N;
  • L is O.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00023
  • or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • A, D, E, and K are C—H;
  • G and H are C;
  • J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4a group,
  • with the proviso that R1 is not selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, optionally substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, optionally substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, 4-{[(2-aminoethyl)amino]methyl}phenyl, and (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl;
  • R2 is
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00024
  • R4a is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R4b is selected from halogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
      • each of the R6, R6b, and R6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R6a and R6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9aR9b, —NR9aR9b, —S(O)mR8, —S(O)mNR9aR9b, —NR9aS(O)mR8, —(CH2)nC(O)ORB, —(CH2)nC(O)N(R9aR9b), —OC(O)R8, —NR9aC(O)R8, and —NR9aC(O)N(R9aR9b), wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R9a, R9b, and R9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R9a and R9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted;
  • R10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted;
  • m is 0, 1, or 2;
  • n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;
  • with the proviso that the following compound is excluded:
    • 2-(cyclopentyloxy)-5-{4-[6-(5-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]phenyl}benzonitrile
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00025
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00026
  • or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • D, E, and K are C—H:
  • G and H are C;
  • A, J and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4a group,
  • with the proviso that R1 is not selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, optionally substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, optionally substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, and (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl;
  • R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4b group,
  • R4a is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R4b is independently selected from halogen, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R6a, R6b, and R6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R6a and R6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9aR9b, —NR9aR9b, —S(O)mR8, —S(O)mNR9aR9b, —NR9aS(O)mR8, —(CH2)nC(O)ORB, —(CH2)nC(O)N(R9aR9b), —OC(O)R8, —NR9aC(O)R8, and —NR9aC(O)N(R9aR9b), wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R9a, R9b, and R9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R9a and R9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted;
  • R10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted;
  • m is 0, 1, or 2;
  • n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;
  • with the proviso that the following compound is excluded:
    • 3,5-dipyridin-2-yl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00027
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Structural Formula I
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00028
  • or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein
  • A, D, E, and K are CH;
  • G and J are C;
  • H and L are N;
  • R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4a group with the proviso that
  • R1 is not selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, optionally substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, optionally substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, 2-(4-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)pyridin-3-yl, and (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl;
  • R2 is
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00029
  • R4a is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —SR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group,
  • with the proviso when
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of isopropylthio, morpholin-4-yl, thiomorpholine-1,1-dione-4-yl, and amino,
  • then R1 is not selected from the group consisting of
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00030
  • and with the proviso when
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of 2-hydroxyethoxy, 2-(oxan-2-yloxy)ethoxy, 2-(oxan-4-yloxy)ethoxy, and 2-(oxan-4-yloxy)ethylamino,
  • then R1 is not selected from the group consisting of 1H-pyrrol-3-yl, 1H-pyrazol-1yl, 1H-imidazol-1-yl, 4-pyridin-1-yl, 1-methyl-1H-methyl-pyrazol-4-yl, and 1,3-oxazol-2-yl;
  • each of the R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • each of the R6a, R6b, and R6C are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R6a and R6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
  • R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9aR9b, —NR9aR9b, —S(O)mR8, —S(O)mNR9aR9b, —NR9aS(O)mR8, —(CH2)nC(O)ORB, —(CH2)nC(O)N(R9aR9b), —OC(O)R8, —NR9aC(O)R8, and —NR9aC(O)N(R9aR9b), wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
  • each of the R9a, R9b, and R9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
  • or R9a and R9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
  • said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
  • the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted;
  • R10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
  • each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted.
  • m is 0, 1, or 2;
  • n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, selected from the group consisting of the compounds described as examples A1 to A31, B1 to B15, C1 to C51, and D1 to D23 in the method of preparation section.
  • One can treat Arenavirus infection by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound selected of Structural Formula I or a compound as shown above with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, dilutant, or vehicle. Additionally, a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of Ribavirin, polymerase inhibitors, T-705 (favipiravir), Triazavirin, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), vaccines, and immunomodulators can be administered with the compound of the invention.
    • Definitions
  • As used herein, the terms “comprising” and “including” are used in their open, non-limiting sense.
  • The terms “halo” and/or “halogen” refer to fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.
  • The term “(C1 to C6)” alkyl refers to a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical including straight chain and branched chain groups of 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Examples of (C1 to C6) alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, propyl, 2-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, and the like. The terms “Me” and “methyl,” as used herein, mean a —CH3 group. The terms “Et” and “ethyl,” as used herein, mean a —C2H5 group.
  • The term “(C2 to C8) alkenyl”, as used herein, means an alkyl moiety comprising 2 to 8 carbons having at least one carbon-carbon double bond. The carbon-carbon double bond in such a group may be anywhere along the 2 to 8 carbon chain that will result in a stable compound. Such groups include both the E and Z isomers of said alkenyl moiety. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, ethenyl, propenyl, butenyl, allyl, and pentenyl. The term “allyl,” as used herein, means a —CH2CH═CH2 group. The term, “C(R)═C(R),” as used herein, represents a carbon-carbon double bond in which each carbon is substituted by an R group, and includes E and Z isomers.
  • As used herein, the term “(C2 to C8) alkynyl” means an alkyl moiety comprising from 2 to 8 carbon atoms and having at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. The carbon-carbon triple bond in such a group may be anywhere along the 2 to 8 carbon chain that will result in a stable compound. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, ethyne, propyne, 1-butyne, 2-butyne, 1-pentyne, 2-pentyne, 1-hexyne, 2-hexyne, and 3-hexyne.
  • The term “(C1 to C8) alkoxy”, as used herein, means an O-alkyl group wherein said alkyl group contains from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and is straight, branched, or cyclic. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propyloxy, iso-propyloxy, n-butoxy, iso-butoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopentyloxy, and cyclohexyloxy.
  • The term “(C to C10) aryl”, as used herein, means a group derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, phenyl or naphthyl. The terms “Ph” and “phenyl,” as used herein, mean a —C6H5 group. The term “benzyl,” as used herein, means a —CH2C6H5 group.
  • “(C2 to C9) heteroaryl”, as used herein, means an aromatic heterocyclic group having a total of from 5 to 10 atoms in its ring, and containing from 2 to 9 carbon atoms and from one to four heteroatoms each independently selected from O, S and N, and with the proviso that the ring of said group does not contain two adjacent O atoms or two adjacent S atoms. The heterocyclic groups include benzo-fused ring systems. Examples of aromatic heterocyclic groups are pyridinyl, imidazolyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, pyrazinyl, tetrazolyl, furyl, thienyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrrolyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, indolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzofuranyl, cinnolinyl, indazolyl, indolizinyl, phthalazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, isoindolyl, pteridinyl, purinyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, furazanyl, benzofurazanyl, benzothiophenyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, naphthyridinyl, and furopyridinyl. The (C2 to C9) heteroaryl groups may be C-attached or N-attached where such is possible. For instance, a group derived from pyrrole may be pyrrol-1-yl (N-attached) or pyrrol-3-yl (C-attached). Further, a group derived from imidazole may be imidazol-1-yl (N-attached) or imidazol-3-yl (C-attached).
  • “(C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl”, as used herein, means a non-aromatic, monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic, spirocyclic, or tetracyclic group having a total of from 4 to 13 atoms in its ring system, and containing from 2 to 9 carbon atoms and from 1 to 4 heteroatoms each independently selected from O, S and N, and with the proviso that the ring of said group does not contain two adjacent O atoms or two adjacent S atoms. Furthermore, such C2 to C9 cycloheteroalkyl groups may contain an oxo substituent at any available atom that will result in a stable compound. For example, such a group may contain an oxo atom at an available carbon or nitrogen atom. Such a group may contain more than one oxo substituent if chemically feasible. In addition, it is to be understood that when such a C2 to C9 cycloheteroalkyl group contains a sulfur atom, said sulfur atom may be oxidized with one or two oxygen atoms to afford either a sulfoxide or sulfone. An example of a 4 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is azetidinyl (derived from azetidine). An example of a 5 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is pyrrolidinyl. An example of a 6 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is piperidinyl. An example of a 9 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is indolinyl. An example of a 10 membered cycloheteroalkyl group is 4H-quinolizinyl. Further examples of such C2 to C9 cycloheteroalkyl groups include, but are not limited to, tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, tetrahydropyranyl, dihydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, piperidino, morpholino, thiomorpholino, thioxanyl, piperazinyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, homopiperidinyl, oxepanyl, thiepanyl, oxazepinyl, diazepinyl, thiazepinyl, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridinyl, 2-pyrrolinyl, 3-pyrrolinyl, indolinyl, 2H-pyranyl, 4H-pyranyl, dioxanyl, 1,3-dioxolanyl, pyrazolinyl, dithianyl, dithiolanyl, dihydropyranyl, dihydrothienyl, dihydrofuranyl, pyrazolidinyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanyl, 3-azabicyclo[4.1.0]heptanyl, 3H-indolyl, quinolizinyl, 3-oxopiperazinyl, 4-methylpiperazinyl, 4-ethylpiperazinyl, and 1-oxo-2,8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl.
  • The term “(C3 to C10) cycloalkyl group” means a saturated, monocyclic, fused, spirocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure having a total of from 3 to 10 carbon ring atoms. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and adamantyl.
  • The term “spirocyclic” as used herein has its conventional meaning, that is, any compound containing two or more rings wherein two of the rings have one ring carbon in common. The rings of a spirocyclic compound, as herein defined, independently have 3 to 20 ring atoms. Preferably, they have 3 to 10 ring atoms. Non-limiting examples of a spirocyclic compound include spiro[3.3]heptane, spiro[3.4]octane, and spiro[4.5]decane.
  • The term “(C1 to C8) cycloalkenyl” means an unsaturated, monocyclic, fused, spirocyclic ring structures having a total of from 5 to 8 carbon ring atoms. Examples of such groups include, but are not limited to, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl.
  • The term “cyano” refers to a —C≡N group.
  • An “aldehyde” group refers to a carbonyl group, where R is hydrogen.
  • An “alkoxy” group refers to both an —O-alkyl and an —O-cycloalkyl group, as defined herein.
  • An “alkoxycarbonyl” refers to a —C(O)OR.
  • An “alkylaminoalkyl” group refers to an -alkyl-NR-alkyl group.
  • An “alkylsulfonyl” group refer to a —SO2-alkyl.
  • An “amino” group refers to an —NH2 or an —NRR′ group.
  • An “aminoalkyl” group refers to an -alkyl-NRR′ group.
  • An “aminocarbonyl” refers to a —C(O)NRR′.
  • An “arylalkyl” group refers to -alkyl-aryl, where alkyl and aryl are defined herein.
  • An “aryloxy” group refers to both an —O-aryl and an —O-heteroaryl group, as defined herein.
  • An “aryloxycarbonyl” refers to —C(O)O-aryl.
  • An “arylsulfonyl” group refers to a —SO2-aryl.
  • A “C-amido” group refers to a —C(O)NRR′ group.
  • A “carbonyl” group refers to a —C(O)R.
  • A “C-carboxyl” group refers to a —C(O)OR group.
  • A “carboxylic acid” group refers to a C-carboxyl group in which R is hydrogen.
  • A “dialkylaminoalkyl” group refers to an -(alkyl)N(alkyl)2 group.
  • A “halo” or “halogen” group refers to fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.
  • A “haloalkyl” group refers to an alkyl group substituted with one or more halogen atoms.
  • A “heteroalicycloxy” group refers to a heteroalicyclic-O group with heteroalicyclic as defined herein.
  • A “heteroaryloxy” group refers to a heteroaryl-O— group with heteroaryl as defined herein.
  • A “hydroxy” group refers to an —OH group.
  • An “N-amido” group refers to a —R′C(O)NR— group.
  • An “N-carbamyl” group refers to a —ROC(O)NR— group.
  • A “nitro” group refers to a —NO2 group.
  • An “N-Sulfonamido” group refers to a —NR—S(O)2R group.
  • An “N-thiocarbamyl” group refers to a —ROC(S)NR′— group.
  • An “O-carbamyl” group refers to a —OC(O)NRR′ group.
  • An “O-carboxyl” group refers to a —RC(O)O— group.
  • An “O-thiocarbamyl” group refers to a —OC(S)NRR′ group.
  • An “oxo” group refers to a carbonyl moiety such that alkyl substituted by oxo refers to a ketone group.
  • A “perfluoroalkyl group” refers to an alkyl group where all of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced with fluorine atoms.
  • A “phosphonyl” group refers to a —P(O)(OR)2 group.
  • A “silyl” group refers to a —SiR3 group.
  • An “S-sulfonamido” group refers to a —S(O)2NR— group.
  • A “sulfinyl” group refers to a —S(O)R group.
  • A “sulfonyl” group refers to a —S(O)2R group.
  • A “thiocarbonyl” group refers to a —C(═S)—R group.
  • A “trihalomethanecarbonyl” group refers to a Z3CC(O)— group, where Z is halogen.
  • A “trihalomethanesulfonamido” group refers to a Z3CS(O)2NR— group, where Z is halogen.
  • A “trihalomethanesulfonyl” group refers to a Z3CS(O)2— group, where Z is halogen.
  • A “trihalomethyl” group refers to a —CZ3 group, where Z is halogen.
  • The term “substituted,” means that the specified group or moiety bears one or more substituents.
  • The term “unsubstituted,” means that the specified group bears no substituents. The term “optionally substituted” means that the specified group is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents. It is to be understood that in the compounds of the present invention when a group is said to be “unsubstituted,” or is “substituted” with fewer groups than would fill the valencies of all the atoms in the compound, the remaining valencies on such a group are filled by hydrogen. For example, if a C6 aryl group, also called “phenyl” herein, is substituted with one additional substituent, one of ordinary skill in the art would understand that such a group has 4 open positions left on carbon atoms of the C6 aryl ring (6 initial positions, minus one to which the remainder of the compound of the present invention is bonded, minus an additional substituent, to leave 4). In such cases, the remaining 4 carbon atoms are each bound to one hydrogen atom to fill their valencies. Similarly, if a C6 aryl group in the present compounds is said to be “disubstituted,” one of ordinary skill in the art would understand it to mean that the C6 aryl has 3 carbon atoms remaining that are unsubstituted. Those three unsubstituted carbon atoms are each bound to one hydrogen atom to fill their valencies.
  • The term “solvate,” is used to describe a molecular complex between compounds of the present invention and solvent molecules. Examples of solvates include, but are not limited to, compounds of the invention in combination with water, isopropanol, ethanol, methanol, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), ethyl acetate, acetic acid, ethanolamine, or mixtures thereof. The term “hydrate” can be used when said solvent is water. It is specifically contemplated that in the present invention one solvent molecule can be associated with one molecule of the compounds of the present invention, such as a hydrate. Furthermore, it is specifically contemplated that in the present invention, more than one solvent molecule may be associated with one molecule of the compounds of the present invention, such as a dihydrate. Additionally, it is specifically contemplated that in the present invention less than one solvent molecule may be associated with one molecule of the compounds of the present invention, such as a hemihydrate. Furthermore, solvates of the present invention are contemplated as solvates of compounds of the present invention that retain the biological effectiveness of the non-hydrate form of the compounds.
  • The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt,” as used herein, means a salt of a compound of the present invention that retains the biological effectiveness of the free acids and bases of the specified derivative and that is not biologically or otherwise undesirable.
  • The term “pharmaceutically acceptable formulation,” as used herein, means a combination of a compound of the invention, or a salt or solvate thereof, and a carrier, diluent, and/or excipient(s) that are compatible with a compound of the present invention, and is not deleterious to the recipient thereof. Pharmaceutical formulations can be prepared by procedures known to those of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the compounds of the present invention can be formulated with common excipients, diluents, or carriers, and formed into tablets, capsules, and the like. Examples of excipients, diluents, and carriers that are suitable for such formulations include the following: fillers and extenders such as starch, sugars, mannitol, and silicic derivatives; binding agents such as carboxymethyl cellulose and other cellulose derivatives, alginates, gelatin, and polyvinyl pyrrolidone; moisturizing agents such as glycerol; disintegrating agents such as povidone, sodium starch glycolate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, agar, calcium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate; agents for retarding dissolution such as paraffin; resorption accelerators such as quaternary ammonium compounds; surface active agents such as cetyl alcohol, glycerol monostearate; adsorptive carriers such as kaolin and bentonite; and lubricants such as talc, calcium and magnesium stearate and solid polyethylene glycols. Final pharmaceutical forms may be pills, tablets, powders, lozenges, saches, cachets, or sterile packaged powders, and the like, depending on the type of excipient used.
  • Additionally, it is specifically contemplated that pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of the present invention can contain more than one active ingredient. For example, such formulations may contain more than one compound according to the present invention. Alternatively, such formulations may contain one or more compounds of the present invention and one or more additional agents that reduce abnormal cell growth.
  • The term “Arenavirus GP-inhibiting amount” as used herein, refers to the amount of a compound of the present invention, or a salt or solvate thereof, required to inhibit the cell entry of Arenaviruses in vivo, such as in a mammal, birds or in vitro. The amount of such compounds required to cause such inhibition can be determined without undue experimentation using methods described herein and those known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • The term “therapeutically effective amount,” as used herein, means an amount of a compound of the present invention, or a salt thereof, that, when administered to a mammal in need of such treatment, is sufficient to effect treatment, as defined herein. Thus, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention, or a salt thereof, is a quantity sufficient to modulate or inhibit the activity of the Arenavirus GP protein such that cell entry and replication of arenaviruses that is mediated by activity of the Arenavirus GP protein is reduced or alleviated.
  • The terms “treat”, “treating”, and “treatment” with reference to arenavirus infection, in mammals, particularly a human, include: (i) preventing the disease or condition from occurring in a subject which may be predisposed to the condition, such that the treatment constitutes prophylactic treatment for the pathologic condition; (ii) modulating or inhibiting the disease or condition, i.e., arresting its development; (iii) relieving the disease or condition, i.e., causing regression of the disease or condition; or (iv) relieving and/or alleviating the disease or condition or the symptoms resulting from the disease or condition.
  • Unless indicated otherwise, all references herein to the inventive compounds include references to salts, solvates, and complexes thereof, including polymorphs, stereoisomers, tautomers, and isotopically labeled versions thereof. For example, compounds of the present invention can be pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or pharmaceutically acceptable solvates.
  • The term “stereoisomers” refers to compounds that have identical chemical constitution, but differ with regard to the arrangement of their atoms or groups in space. In particular, the term “enantiomers” refers to two stereoisomers of a compound that are non-superimposable mirror images of one another. A pure enantiomer can be contaminated with up to 2% of the opposite enantiomer.
  • The terms “racemic” or “racemic mixture,” as used herein, refer to a 1:1 mixture of enantiomers of a particular compound. The term “diastereomers”, on the other hand, refers to the relationship between a pair of stereoisomers that comprise two or more asymmetric centers and are not mirror images of one another. In accordance with a convention used in the art, the symbol is used in structural formulas herein to depict the bond that is the point of attachment of the moiety or substituent to the core or backbone structure. In accordance with another convention, in some structural formulae herein the carbon atoms and their bound hydrogen atoms are not explicitly depicted, e.g.,
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  • The compounds of the present invention may have asymmetric carbon atoms. The carbon-carbon bonds of the compounds of the present invention may be depicted herein using a solid line (-), a solid wedge (
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    ). The use of a solid line to depict bonds to asymmetric carbon atoms is meant to indicate that all possible stereoisomers (e.g., specific enantiomers, racemic mixtures, etc.) at that carbon atom are included. The use of either a solid or dotted wedge to depict bonds to asymmetric carbon atoms is meant to indicate that only the stereoisomer shown is meant to be included. It is possible that compounds of the invention may contain more than one asymmetric carbon atom. In those compounds, the use of a solid line to depict bonds to asymmetric carbon atoms is meant to indicate that all possible stereoisomers are meant to be included. For example, unless stated otherwise, it is intended that the compounds of the present invention can exist as enantiomers and diastereomers or as racemates and mixtures thereof. The use of a solid line to depict bonds to one or more asymmetric carbon atoms in a compound of the invention and the use of a solid or dotted wedge to depict bonds to other asymmetric carbon atoms in the same compound is meant to indicate that a mixture of diastereomers is present.
  • Unless otherwise defined, a substituent “R” may reside on any atom of the ring system, assuming replacement of a depicted, implied, or expressly defined hydrogen from one of the ring atoms, so long as a stable structure is formed.
  • Conventional techniques for the preparation/isolation of individual enantiomers include chiral synthesis from a suitable optically pure precursor or resolution of the reacemate using, for example, chiral high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). Alternatively, the racemate (or a racemic precursor) may be reacted with a suitable optically active compound, for example, an alcohol, or, in the case where the compound contains an acidic or basic moiety, an acid or base such as tartaric acid or 1-phenylethylamine. The resulting diastereomeric mixture may be separated by chromatography and/or fractional crystallization and one or both of the diastereoisomers converted to the corresponding pure enantiomer(s) by means well known to one skilled in the art. Chiral compounds of the invention (and chiral precursors thereof) may be obtained in enantiomerically-enriched form using chromatography, typically HPLC, on an asymmetric resin with a mobile phase consisting of a hydrocarbon, typically heptane or hexane, containing from 0 to 50% isopropanol, typically from 2 to 20%, and from 0 to 5% of an alkylamine, typically 0.1% diethylamine. Concentration of the eluate affords the enriched mixture. Stereoisomeric conglomerates may be separated by conventional techniques known to those skilled in the art. See, e.g., “Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds” by E L Eliel (Wiley, New York, 1994), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • Where a compound of the invention contains an alkenyl or alkenylene group, geometric cis/trans (or Z/E) isomers are possible. Where the compound contains, for example, a keto or oxime group or an aromatic moiety, tautomeric isomerism (‘tautomerism’) can occur. Examples of tautomerism include keto and enol tautomers. A single compound may exhibit more than one type of isomerism. Included within the scope of the invention are all stereoisomers, geometric isomers and tautomeric forms of the inventive compounds, including compounds exhibiting more than one type of isomerism, and mixtures of one or more thereof. Cis/trans isomers may be separated by conventional techniques well known to those skilled in the art, for example, chromatography and fractional crystallization.
  • The compounds of the present invention may be administered as prodrugs. Thus certain derivatives of compounds of Formula I, which may have little or no pharmacological activity themselves can, when administered to a mammal, be converted into a compound of Formula (I) having the desired activity, for example, by hydrolytic cleavage. Such derivatives are referred to as “prodrugs”. Prodrugs can, for example, be produced by replacing appropriate functionalities present in the compounds of Formula I with certain moieties known to those skilled in the art. See, e.g., “Prodrugs as Novel Delivery Systems”, Vol. 14, ACS Symposium Series (T Higuchi and W Stella) and “Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design”, Pergamon Press, 1987 (ed. E B Roche, American Pharmaceutical Association), the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. Some examples of such prodrugs include: an ester moiety in the place of a carboxylic acid functional group; an ether moiety or an amide moiety in place of an alcohol functional group; and an amide moiety in place of a primary or secondary amino functional group. Further examples of replacement groups are known to those of skill in the art. See, e.g., “Design of Prodrugs” by H Bundgaard (Elsevier, 1985), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. It is also possible that certain compounds of Formula I may themselves act as prodrugs of other compounds of Formula I.
  • Salts of the present invention can be prepared according to methods known to those of skill in the art. Examples of salts include, but are not limited to, acetate, acrylate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate (such as chlorobenzoate, methylbenzoate, dinitrobenzoate, hydroxybenzoate, and methoxybenzoate), bicarbonate, bisulfate, bisulfite, bitartrate, borate, bromide, butyne-1,4-dioate, calcium edetate, camsylate, carbonate, chloride, caproate, caprylate, clavulanate, citrate, decanoate, dihydrochloride, dihydrogenphosphate, edetate, edislyate, estolate, esylate, ethylsuccinate, formate, fumarate, gluceptate, gluconate, glutamate, glycollate, glycollylarsanilate, heptanoate, hexyne-1,6-dioate, hexylresorcinate, hydrabamine, hydrobromide, hydrochloride, γ-hydroxybutyrate, iodide, isobutyrate, isothionate, lactate, lactobionate, laurate, malate, maleate, malonate, mandelate, mesylate, metaphosphate, methanesulfonate, methylsulfate, monohydrogenphosphate, mucate, napsylate, naphthalene-1-sulfonate, naphthalene-2-sulfonate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, pamoate (embonate), palmitate, pantothenate, phenylacetates, phenylbutyrate, phenylpropionate, phthalate, phospate/diphosphate, polygalacturonate, propanesulfonate, propionate, propiolate, pyrophosphate, pyrosulfate, salicylate, stearate, subacetate, suberate, succinate, sulfate, sulfonate, sulfite, tannate, tartrate, teoclate, tosylate, triethiodode, and valerate salts.
  • The compounds of the present invention that are basic in nature are capable of forming a wide variety of different salts with various inorganic and organic acids. Although such salts must be pharmaceutically acceptable for administration to animals, it is often desirable in practice to initially isolate the compound of the present invention from the reaction mixture as a pharmaceutically unacceptable salt and then simply convert the latter back to the free base compound by treatment with an alkaline reagent and subsequently convert the latter free base to a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt. The acid addition salts of the base compounds of this invention can be prepared by treating the base compound with a substantially equivalent amount of the selected mineral or organic acid in an aqueous solvent medium or in a suitable organic solvent, such as methanol or ethanol. Upon evaporation of the solvent, the desired solid salt is obtained. The desired acid salt can also be precipitated from a solution of the free base in an organic solvent by adding an appropriate mineral or organic acid to the solution.
  • Those compounds of the present invention that are acidic in nature are capable of forming base salts with various pharmacologically acceptable cations. Examples of such salts include the alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal salts and particularly, the sodium and potassium salts. These salts are all prepared by conventional techniques. The chemical bases which are used as reagents to prepare the pharmaceutically acceptable base salts of this invention are those which form non-toxic base salts with the acidic compounds of the present invention. Such non-toxic base salts include those derived from such pharmacologically acceptable cations as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, etc. These salts can be prepared by treating the corresponding acidic compounds with an aqueous solution containing the desired pharmacologically acceptable cations, and then evaporating the resulting solution to dryness, preferably under reduced pressure. Alternatively, they may also be prepared by mixing lower alkanolic solutions of the acidic compounds and the desired alkali metal alkoxide together, and then evaporating the resulting solution to dryness in the same manner as before. In either case, stoichiometric quantities of reagents are preferably employed in order to ensure completeness of reaction and maximum yields of the desired final product.
  • If the inventive compound is a base, the desired salt may be prepared by any suitable method available in the art, for example, treatment of the free base with an inorganic acid, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid and the like, or with an organic acid, such as acetic acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, mandelic acid, fumaric acid, malonic acid, pyruvic acid, oxalicacid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, a pyranosidyl acid, such as glucuronic acid or galacturonic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, such as citric acid or tartaric acid, an amino acid, such as aspartic acid or glutamic acid, an aromatic acid, such as benzoic acid or cinnamic acid, a sulfonic acid, such as p-toluenesulfonic acid or ethanesulfonic acid, or the like.
  • If the inventive compound is an acid, the desired salt may be prepared by any suitable method, for example, treatment of the free acid with an inorganic or organic base, such as an amine (primary, secondary or tertiary), an alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, or the like. Illustrative examples of suitable salts include organic salts derived from amino acids, such as glycine and arginine, ammonia, primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, and cyclic amines, such as piperidine, morpholine and piperazine, and inorganic salts derived from sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, aluminum and lithium.
  • In the case of agents that are solids, it is understood by those skilled in the art that the inventive compounds, agents and salts may exist in different crystal or polymorphic forms, all of which are intended to be within the scope of the present invention and specified formulas.
  • The invention also includes isotopically-labeled compounds of the invention, wherein one or more atoms is replaced by an atom having the same atomic number, but an atomic mass or mass number different from the atomic mass or mass number usually found in nature. Examples of isotopes suitable for inclusion in the compounds of the invention include isotopes of hydrogen, such as 2H and 3H, carbon, such as 11C, 13C and 14C, chlorine, such as 36Cl, fluorine, such as 18F, iodine, such as 123I and 125I, nitrogen, such as 13N and 15N, oxygen, such as 15O, 17O and 18O, phosphorus, such as 32P, and sulfur, such as 35S.
  • Certain isotopically-labeled compounds of the invention, for example, those incorporating a radioactive isotope, are useful in drug and/or substrate tissue distribution studies. The radioactive isotopes tritium, (3H) and carbon-14, (14C) are particularly useful for this purpose in view of their ease of incorporation and ready means of detection. Substitution with heavier isotopes such as deuterium, 2H, may afford certain therapeutic advantages resulting from greater metabolic stability, for example, 35S increased in vivo half-life or reduced dosage requirements, and hence may be preferred in some circumstances. Substitution with positron emitting isotopes, such as 11C, 18F, 15O and 13N, can be useful in Positron Emission Topography (PET) studies for examining substrate receptor occupancy. Isotopically-labeled compounds of the invention can generally be prepared by conventional techniques known to those skilled in the art or by processes analogous to those described herein, using an appropriate isotopically-labeled reagent in place of the non-labeled reagent otherwise employed.
  • The compounds of the present invention may be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions as described below in any pharmaceutical form recognizable to the skilled artisan as being suitable. Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention and an inert, pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
  • To treat or prevent diseases or conditions mediated in part or whole by arenavirus infection, a pharmaceutical composition of the invention is administered in a suitable formulation prepared by combining a therapeutically effective amount (i.e., an arenavirus GP modulating, regulating, or inhibiting amount effective to achieve therapeutic efficacy) of at least one compound of the present invention (as an active ingredient) with one or more pharmaceutically suitable carriers, which may be selected, for example, from diluents, excipients and auxiliaries that facilitate processing of the active compounds into the final pharmaceutical preparations.
  • The pharmaceutical carriers employed may be either solid or liquid. Exemplary solid carriers are lactose, sucrose, talc, gelatin, agar, pectin, acacia, magnesium stearate, stearic acid and the like. Exemplary liquid carriers are syrup, peanut oil, olive oil, water and the like. Similarly, the inventive compositions may include time-delay or time-release material known in the art, such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate alone or with a wax, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylmethacrylate or the like. Further additives or excipients may be added to achieve the desired formulation properties. For example, a bioavailability enhancer, such as Labrasol, Gelucire or the like, or formulator, such as CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose), PG (propyleneglycol), or PEG (polyethyleneglycol), may be added. Gelucire®, a semi-solid vehicle that protects active ingredients from light, moisture and oxidation, may be added, e.g., when preparing a capsule formulation.
  • If a solid carrier is used, the preparation can be tableted, placed in a hard gelatin capsule in powder or pellet form, or formed into a troche or lozenge. The amount of solid carrier may vary, but generally, will be from about 25 mg to about 1 g. If a liquid carrier is used, the preparation may be in the form of syrup, emulsion, soft gelatin capsule, sterile injectable solution or suspension in an ampoule or vial or non-aqueous liquid suspension. If a semi-solid carrier is used, the preparation may be in the form of hard and soft gelatin capsule formulations. The inventive compositions are prepared in unit-dosage form appropriate for the mode of administration, e.g., parenteral or oral administration.
  • To obtain a stable water-soluble dose form, a salt of a compound of the present invention may be dissolved in an aqueous solution of an organic or inorganic acid, such as a 0.3 M solution of succinic acid or citric acid. If a soluble salt form is not available, the agent may be dissolved in a suitable co-solvent or combinations of co-solvents. Examples of suitable co-solvents include alcohol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol 300, polysorbate 80, glycerin and the like in concentrations ranging from 0 to 60% of the total volume. In an exemplary embodiment, a compound of the present invention is dissolved in DMSO and diluted with water. The composition may also be in the form of a solution of a salt form of the active ingredient in an appropriate aqueous vehicle such as water or isotonic saline or dextrose solution.
  • Proper formulation is dependent upon the route of administration selected. For injection, the agents of the compounds of the present invention may be formulated into aqueous solutions, preferably in physiologically compatible buffers such as Hanks solution, Ringer's solution, or physiological saline buffer.
  • For transmucosal administration, penetrants appropriate to the barrier to be permeated are used in the formulation. Such penetrants are generally known in the art.
  • For oral administration, the compounds can be formulated by combining the active compounds with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers known in the art. Such carriers enable the compounds of the invention to be formulated as tablets, pills, dragees, capsules, liquids, gels, syrups, slurries, suspensions and the like, for oral ingestion by a subject to be treated. Pharmaceutical preparations for oral use can be obtained using a solid excipient in admixture with the active ingredient (agent), optionally grinding the resulting mixture, and processing the mixture of granules after adding suitable auxiliaries, if desired, to obtain tablets or dragee cores. Suitable excipients include: fillers such as sugars, including lactose, sucrose, mannitol, or sorbitol; and cellulose preparations, for example, maize starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gum, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). If desired, disintegrating agents may be added, such as crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone, agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereof such as sodium alginate. Dragee cores are provided with suitable coatings. For this purpose, concentrated sugar solutions may be used, which may optionally contain gum arabic, polyvinylpyrrolidone, Carbopol gel, polyethylene glycol, and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions, and suitable organic solvents or solvent mixtures. Dyestuffs or pigments may be added to the tablets or dragee coatings for identification or to characterize different combinations of active agents.
  • Pharmaceutical preparations that can be used orally include push-fit capsules made of gelatin, as well as soft, sealed capsules made of gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol. The push-fit capsules can contain the active ingredients in admixture with fillers such as lactose, binders such as starches, and/or lubricants such as talc or magnesium stearate, and, optionally, stabilizers. In soft capsules, the active agents may be dissolved or suspended in suitable liquids, such as fatty oils, liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethylene glycols. In addition, stabilizers may be added. All formulations for oral administration should be in dosages suitable for such administration. For buccal administration, the compositions may take the form of tablets or lozenges formulated in conventional manner.
  • For administration intranasally or by inhalation, the compounds for use according to the present invention may be conveniently delivered in the form of an aerosol spray presentation from pressurized packs or a nebuliser, with the use of a suitable propellant, e.g., dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorofluoromethane, dichlorotetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide or other suitable gas. In the case of a pressurized aerosol the dosage unit may be determined by providing a valve to deliver a metered amount.
  • Capsules and cartridges of gelatin for use in an inhaler or insufflator and the like may be formulated containing a powder mix of the compound and a suitable powder base such as lactose or starch.
  • The compounds may be formulated for parenteral administration by injection, e.g., by bolus injection or continuous infusion. Formulations for injection may be presented in unit-dosage form, e.g., in ampoules or in multi-dose containers, with an added preservative. The compositions may take such forms as suspensions, solutions or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and may contain formulatory agents such as suspending, stabilizing and/or dispersing agents.
  • Pharmaceutical formulations for parenteral administration include aqueous solutions of the active compounds in water-soluble form. Additionally, suspensions of the active agents may be prepared as appropriate oily injection suspensions. Suitable lipophilic solvents or vehicles include fatty oils such as sesame oil, or synthetic fatty acid esters, such as ethyl oleate or triglycerides, or liposomes. Aqueous injection suspensions may contain substances that increase the viscosity of the suspension, such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sorbitol, or dextran. Optionally, the suspension may also contain suitable stabilizers or agents that increase the solubility of the compounds to allow for the preparation of highly concentrated solutions.
  • Alternatively, the active ingredient may be in powder form for constitution with a suitable vehicle, e.g., sterile pyrogen-free water, before use.
  • In addition to the formulations described above, the compounds of the present invention may also be formulated as a depot preparation. Such long-acting formulations may be administered by implantation (for example, subcutaneously or intramuscularly) or by intramuscular injection. Thus, for example, the compounds may be formulated with suitable polymeric or hydrophobic materials (for example, as an emulsion in an acceptable oil) or ion-exchange resins, or as sparingly soluble derivatives, for example, as a sparingly soluble salt. A pharmaceutical carrier for hydrophobic compounds is a co-solvent system comprising benzyl alcohol, a non-polar surfactant, a water-miscible organic polymer, and an aqueous phase. The co-solvent system may be a VPD co-solvent system. VPD is a solution of 3% w/v benzyl alcohol, 8% w/v of the non-polar surfactant polysorbate 80, and 65% w/v polyethylene glycol 300, made up to volume in absolute ethanol. The VPD co-solvent system (VPD: 5W) contains VPD diluted 1:1 with a 5% dextrose in water solution. This co-solvent system dissolves hydrophobic compounds well, and itself produces low toxicity upon systemic administration. The proportions of a co-solvent system may be suitably varied without destroying its solubility and toxicity characteristics. Furthermore, the identity of the co-solvent components may be varied: for example, other low-toxicity nonpolar surfactants may be used instead of polysorbate 80; the fraction size of polyethylene glycol may be varied; other biocompatible polymers may replace polyethylene glycol, e.g., polyvinylpyrrolidone; and other sugars or polysaccharides may be substituted for dextrose.
  • Alternatively, other delivery systems for hydrophobic pharmaceutical compounds may be employed. Liposomes and emulsions are known examples of delivery vehicles or carriers for hydrophobic drugs. Certain organic solvents such as dimethylsulfoxide also may be employed, although usually at the cost of greater toxicity due to the toxic nature of DMSO. Additionally, the compounds may be delivered using a sustained-release system, such as semipermeable matrices of solid hydrophobic polymers containing the therapeutic agent. Various sustained-release materials have been established and are known by those skilled in the art. Sustained-release capsules may, depending on their chemical nature, release the compounds for a few weeks up to over 100 days. Depending on the chemical nature and the biological stability of the therapeutic reagent, additional strategies for protein stabilization may be employed.
  • The pharmaceutical compositions also may comprise suitable solid- or gel-phase carriers or excipients. These carriers and excipients may provide marked improvement in the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. Examples of such carriers or excipients include calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, sugars, starches, cellulose derivatives, gelatin, and polymers such as polyethylene glycols. Furthermore, additives or excipients such as Gelucire®, Capryol®, Labrafil®, Labrasol®, Lauroglycol®, Plurol®, Peceol®, Transcutol® and the like may be used.
  • Further, the pharmaceutical composition may be incorporated into a skin patch for delivery of the drug directly onto the skin.
  • It will be appreciated that the actual dosages of the agents of this invention will vary according to the particular agent being used, the particular composition formulated, the mode of administration, and the particular site, host, and disease being treated. Those skilled in the art using conventional dosage determination tests in view of the experimental data for a given compound may ascertain optimal dosages for a given set of conditions. For oral administration, an exemplary daily dose generally employed will be from about 0.001 to about 1000 mg/kg of body weight, with courses of treatment repeated at appropriate intervals.
  • Furthermore, the pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of the present invention may contain a compound of the present invention, or a salt or solvate thereof, in an amount of about 10 mg to about 2000 mg, or from about 10 mg to about 1500 mg, or from about 10 mg to about 1000 mg, or from about 10 mg to about 750 mg, or from about 10 mg to about 500 mg, or from about 25 mg to about 500 mg, or from about 50 to about 500 mg, or from about 100 mg to about 500 mg.
  • Additionally, the pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of the present invention may contain a compound of the present invention, or a salt or solvate thereof, in an amount from about 0.5 w/w % to about 95 w/w %, or from about 1 w/w % to about 95 w/w %, or from about 1 w/w % to about 75 w/w %, or from about 5 w/w % to about 75 w/w %, or from about 10 w/w % to about 75 w/w %, or from about 10 w/w % to about 50 w/w %.
  • The compounds of the present invention, or salts or solvates thereof, may be administered to a mammal, such as a human, suffering from a condition or disease mediated by arenavirus, either alone or as part of a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation, once a day, twice a day, three times a day, four times a day, or even more frequently.
  • The compounds of the present invention, or salts or solvates thereof, may be administered to a mammal, such as a human, suffering from a condition or disease mediated by arenavirus in combination with at least one other agent used for treatment of arenavirus selected from the group consisting of Ribavirin, viral RNA-dependent-RNA-polymerase inhibitors as shown by Ng K K, Arnold J J and Cameron C E, Structure-Function Relationships Among RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerases, Curr Top Microbiol Immunol, 2008; 320: 137-156, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, Favipiravir, a broad-spectrum inhibitor of viral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerases, Triazavirin, a broad-spectrum inhibitor of viral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerases, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) and microRNAs as shown by Carthew R W and Sontheimer E J, Origins and Mechanisms of miRNAs and siRNAs, Nature, 2009; 136: 642-655, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, vaccines as shown by Nablel G J, Designing Tomorrow's Vaccines, NEJM, 2013; 368: 551-560, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, and immunomodulators as shown by Patil U S, JaydeokarA V and Bandawane D D, Immunomodulators: A Pharmacological Review, Internatl J Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sci, 2012; 4: 30-36, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, alone or as part of a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation, once a day, twice a day, three times a day, four times a day, or even more frequently.
  • Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that with respect to the compounds of the present invention, the particular pharmaceutical formulation, the dosage, and the number of doses given per day to a mammal requiring such treatment, are all choices within the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art and can be determined without undue experimentation.
  • The compounds of the present invention are useful for modulating or inhibiting arenavirus GP.
  • Accordingly, these compounds are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of disease states associated with arenavirus infection.
  • This invention also relates to a method for the treatment of arenavirus infection including a human comprising administering to said mammal an amount of a compound of the Formula I, as defined above, or a salt or solvate thereof, that is effective in treating disease states associated with Arenavirus infection.
  • In the following Preparations and Examples, “Ac” means acetyl, “Me” means methyl, “Et” means ethyl, “Ph” means phenyl, “Py” means pyridine, “BOC”, “Boc” or “boc” means N-tert-butoxycarbonyl, “Ns” means 2-Nitrophenylsulfonyl, “DCM” (CH2Cl2) means dichloromethane or methylene chloride, “dba” means dibenzylideneacetone, “DCE” means dichloroethane or ethylene chloride, “DIAD” means diisopropylazadicarboxylate, “DIPEA” or “DIEA” means diisopropyl ethyl amine, “DMA” means N,N-dimethylacetamide, “DMF” means N—N-dimethyl formamide, “DMSO” means dimethylsulfoxide, “DPPP” means 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane, “HOAc” means acetic acid, “IPA” means isopropyl alcohol, “NMP” means 1-methyl 2-pyrrolidinone, “TEA” means triethyl amine, “TFA” means trifluoroacetic acid, “DCM” means dichloromethane, “EtOAc” means ethyl acetate, “MgSO4” means magnesium sulphate, “Na2SO4” means sodium sulphate, “MeOH” means methanol, “Et2O” means diethyl ether, “EtOH” means ethanol, “H2O” means water, “HCl” means hydrochloric acid, “POCl3” means phosphorus oxychloride, “SOCl2” means thionylchloride, “K2CO3” means potassium carbonate, “THF” means tetrahydrofuran, “DBU” means 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene, “LiHMDS” or “LHMDS” means lithium hexamethyldisilazide, “TBME” or “MTBE” means tert-butyl methyl ether, “LDA” means lithium diisopropylamide, “NBS” means N-bromosuccinimide, “NIS” means N-iodosuccinimide, “Xantphos” means 4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene, “P(Ph3)” means triphenylphosphine, “N” means Normal, “M” means molar, “mL” means millilitre, “mmol” means millimoles, “μmol” means micromoles, “eq.” means equivalent, “° C.” means degrees Celsius, “Pa” means pascals, “rt” means room temperature.
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  • Compounds of the present invention may be prepared using the reaction routes and synthetic schemes described below, employing the techniques available in the art using starting materials that are readily available. The preparation of certain embodiments of the present invention is described in detail in the following examples, but those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the preparations described may be readily adapted to prepare other embodiments of the present invention. For example, the synthesis of non-exemplified compounds according to the invention may be performed by modifications apparent to those skilled in the art, e.g., by appropriately protecting interfering groups, by changing to other suitable reagents known in the art, or by making routine modifications of reaction conditions. Alternatively, other reactions referred to herein or known in the art will be recognized as having adaptability for preparing other compounds of the invention.
  • Scheme 1 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, J and L are N, and K is C—R3. Compound 1-1 (X=C, Br, or I, and Y is F, C, Br, or I) can be reacted with amine R2NH2 in the presence of a base such as NaH or Cs2CO3 in a solvent such as THE or DMF to form compound 1-2. Reduction of the nitro group using a reducing agent such as Fe or SnCl2 in a solvent such as THE or methanol can provide aniline 1-3 which can be reacted with ester R3CO2R or orthoester R3C(OR)3 to form 1-4. Coupling of 1-4 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
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  • Scheme 2 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, E, J and L are N, and K is C—R3. Compound 2-1 (X=Cl, Br, or I, and Y is F, Cl, Br, or I) can be reacted with amine R2NH2 in the presence of a base such as NaH or Cs2CO3 in a solvent such as THF or DMF to form compound 2-4 which can be reacted with ester R3CO2R or orthoester R3C(OR)3 to form 2-5. Alternatively, 2-5 can be formed by reaction of compound 2-2 (X=Cl, Br, or I, and Y is F, Cl, Br, or I) on treatment with primary amide 2-3 in a presence of a palladium catalyst such as Pd(dba)3 [A. Rosenberg, J. Zhao, D. A. Clark, Org. Lett. 14, 2012, 1764-1767]. Coupling of 2-5 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
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  • Scheme 3 depicts an alternative method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, and H are C, J and L are N, and K is C—R3. Compound 3-1 (X=Cl, Br, or I) can be reacted with an alkyl halide R2Z (Z=Cl, Br, or I) in the presence of a base such as NaH or Cs2CO3 in a solvent such as THE or DMF, or with an aryl halide R2Z (Z=1) in the presence of CuI, a ligand such as 1,10-phenanthroline, and a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as DMF [C. Baumgartner et al. Helv. Chim. Acta 90, 2007, 1043-1068] to form a mixture of isomers 3-2 and 3-3 which can be separated by column chromatography or other methods know to those skilled in the arts. Coupling of 3-3 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00036
  • Scheme 4 displays a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, J is N, and K and L are independently C—R3. Compound 4-1 (X=Cl, Br, or I) can be reacted with an alkyl halide R2Z (Z=Cl, Br, or I) in the presence of a base such as NaH or Cs2CO3 in a solvent such as THE or DMF, or with an aryl halide R2Z (Z=1) in the presence of CuI, a ligand such as 1,10-phenanthroline, and a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as DMF to form compound 4-2. Coupling of 4-2 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00037
  • Scheme 5 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, H, and J are C, K is C—R3, and L is N—R3. Compound 5-1 (X=Br) can be reacted with an aryl bromide R2Br in the presence a catalyst such as Pd(OAc)2 and a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as toluene [F. Bellina, F. Benelli, R. Rossi J. Org. Chem. 2008, 73, 5529-5535] to form compound 5-2. Coupling of 5-2 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00038
  • Scheme 6 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, J and K are N, and L is C—R3. Compound 6-1 (X=Cl, Br, or I, and Y is F, Cl, Br, or I) can be reacted with hydrazine 6-2 in the presence of a base such as DIEA in a solvent such as THF or DMF to form hydrazone 6-3 which can cyclize to 6-5 on treatment with a base such as sodium t-butoxide with or without a catalyst such as Pd(dba)3. Alternatively, compound 6-4 can be reacted with an alkyl halide R2Z (Z=Cl, Br, or I) in the presence of a base such as NaH or Cs2CO3 in a solvent such as THF or DMF, or with an aryl halide R2Z (Z=1) in the presence of CuI, a ligand such as 1,10-phenanthroline, and a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as DMF to form compound 6-5. Coupling of 6-5 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a palladium catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene] palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00039
  • Scheme 7 depicts a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, H, and J are C, K is N, and L is NR3. Compound 7-1 (X=Cl, Br) can be coupled with a boronic acid or boronic ester R2B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dioxane to form 7-2 which can react with a second boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to provide a compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00040
  • Scheme 8 depicts a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, and J are C, H and L are N, and K is C—R3. Compound 8-1 (X=Cl, Br) can be coupled with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to form 8-2 which can be treated with a halogenation reagent such as bromine or N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), or iodine or N-iodosuccinimide (NIS) to form compound 8-3 (Y=Br, I). Treatment of 8-3 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R2B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dioxane can provide a compound of Structural Formula I. Alternatively, compound 8-4 (X=Cl, Br) can react with boronic acid or boronic ester R2B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dioxane to provide compound 8-5 which can react with a second boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to provide a compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00041
  • Scheme 9 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and J are C, H and K are N, and L is C—R3. Amine 9-1 (X=Cl, Br) can be reacted with an acyl halide R2COZ (Z=Cl, Br) in the presence of a base such as DIEA to form amide 9-2 which on treatment with POCl3 can cyclize to 9-3. Treatment of 9-3 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide a compound of structural Formula I. Alternatively, compound 9-4 can react with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a palladium catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to form 9-5 which then can undergo a cross-coupling reaction with an aryl halide R2Z (Z=Br, I) in a presence of a catalyst such as Pd(OAc)2 in a presence of a base such as tetrabutylammmonium acetate in a solvent such as toluene [C. Huang, A. Giokaris, V. Gevorgyan, Chem. Lett. 40, 2011, 1053-1054] to provide a compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00042
  • Scheme 10 depicts a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein H and J are C, G and K are N, and L is C—R3. Compound 10-1 (X=Cl, Br) can be coupled with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to form 10-2 which can be treated with a halogenation reagent such as bromine or N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), or iodine or N-iodosuccinimide (NIS) to form compound 10-3 (Y=Br, I). Treatment of 10-3 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R2B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dioxane can provide a compound of structural Formula I. Alternatively, compound 10-4 (X=Cl, Br) can react with boronic acid or boronic ester R2B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as tetrakis (triphenylphosphine)palladium in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dioxane to provide compound 10-5 which can react with a second boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a palladium catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene] palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to provide a compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00043
  • Scheme 11 depicts a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and J are C, and H, K, and L are N. Compound 10-1 (X=Cl, Br) can react with hydrazine to form 11-2 which upon treatment with an acyl halide or ester R2COZ (Z=Cl, Br, OR) can form acyl hydrazide 11-3. Under acidic conditions (e g. acetic acid) 11-3 can cyclize to form 11-4 which then can be coupled with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to provide a compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00044
  • Scheme 12 depicts a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G and H are C, and J, K, and L are N. Compound 12-1 (X=Cl, Br, or I, and Y is F, Cl, Br, or I) can be reacted with amine R2NH2 in the presence of a base such as NaH or K2CO3 in a solvent such as THF or DMF to form compound 12-2. Reduction of the nitro groups using a reducing agent such as Fe or SnCl2 in a solvent such as THF or methanol can provide aniline 12-3 which can be reacted with nitric acid to form 12-4. Coupling of 12-4 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00045
  • Scheme 13 depicts a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, H, and J are C, K is C—R3, and L is O. Compound 13-1 (X=Cl, Br) can react with haloketone 13-2 (Z=Cl, Br) in a presence of a base such as Cs2CO3 in a solvent such as DMF to form 13-3 which under acidic conditions using an acid such as para toluene sulfonic acid can undergo cyclodehydration to form 13-4. Coupling of 13-4 with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane can provide a compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00046
  • Scheme 14 shows a method useful for the synthesis of compounds of structural Formula I wherein G, H, and J are C, K is O, and L is N. Compound 14-1 (X=Cl, Br) can react with nitrile 14-2 using as base such as KOH in solvent such as methanol to form 14-3 which can react with a boronic acid or boronic ester R1B(OR)2 using a catalyst such as [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride in the presence of a base such as K2CO3 in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to provide a compound of structural Formula I.
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00047
    • EXAMPLES Preparation of intermediates for Examples A1 to A31 6-Bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole Step 1: 5-Bromo-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00048
  • A mixture of 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene (0.3 g, 1.36 mmol), 4-(propan-2-yloxy)aniline (0.22 g, 1.43 mmol) and K2CO3 (0.38 g, 2.73 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 5 h. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc and washed with 5% aq. LiCl solution. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 30:1 to 20:1) to give 0.43 g (90%) of the product as orange solid. 1H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3) δ 9.37 (s, 1H), 8.04 (d, 1H), 7.12-7.17 (m, 3H), 6.93-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.81 (dd, 1H), 4.56 (sep, 1H), 1.36 (d, 6H).
    • Step 2: 6-Bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00049
  • To a solution of 5-bromo-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline (0.156 g, 0.44 mmol) in 2-propanol (2.2 mL) were added iron powder (0.248 g, 4.4 mmol), NH4Cl (0.237 g, 4.4 mmol) and formic acid (2.2 mL) (E. J. Hanan, B. K. Chan, A. A. Estrada, D. G. Shore and J. P. Lyssikatos, Synlett 2010, 2759-2764). The resulting reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 5 h. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with 2-propanol, filtered through Celite, and the filtrate was concentrated. The resulting residue was diluted with dichloromethane and washed with saturated aq. NaHCO3 solution. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 7:3 to 1:2) to give 0.1 g (68%) of the product as pale pink solid. LC/MS m/z: 331.06 (79Br, M+H)+, 332.9 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • 5-Bromo-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroaniline
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00050
  • The title compound was prepared from 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene and 4-methoxyaniline in the same manner as described for 5-bromo-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline.
    • 6-Bromo-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00051
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroaniline in the same manner as described for 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole. LC/MS m/z: 303.15 (79Br, M+H)+, 305.12 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • 3-Bromo-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroaniline
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00052
  • The title compound was prepared from 1-bromo-3-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene and 4-methoxyaniline in the same manner as described for 5-bromo-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline.
    • 4-Bromo-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00053
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-bromo-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroaniline in the same manner as described for 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole. LC/MS m/z: 303.09 (79Br, M+H)+, 305.15 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • 5-Bromo-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroaniline
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00054
  • The title compound was prepared from 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene and 2-methoxyaniline in the same manner as described for 5-bromo-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline.
    • 6-Bromo-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00055
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroaniline in the same manner as described for 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole. LC/MS m/z: 302.99 (79Br, M+H)+, 304.98 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • 5-Bromo-N-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroaniline
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00056
  • The title compound was prepared from 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene and 3-methoxyaniline in the same manner as described for 5-Bromo-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline.
    • 6-Bromo-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00057
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-N-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroaniline in the same manner as described for 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole. LC/MS m/z: 303.08 (79Br, M+H)+, 304.93 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • 5-Bromo-N1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-4-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00058
  • To a solution of 1-bromo-5-fluoro-2-methyl-4-nitrobenzene (200 mg, 0.85 mmol) in i-propanol (2 mL), was added 4-isopropoxyaniline (129 mg, 0.85 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 30 min under microwave irradiation. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was dissolved in ethanol (0.6 mL), dioxane (0.6 mL), and water (0.3 mL). To the solution was added iron (476 mg, 8.5 mmol) and NH4Cl (457 mg, 8.5 mmol). The reaction was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hr. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction was filtered through a celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexane/EtOAc=3:1) to give 198 mg (69.2%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 335.13 (79Br, M+H)+, 337.19 (81Br, M+H)+, 376.28 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 378.25 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • 6-Bromo-5-methyl-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00059
  • To a solution of 5-bromo-N1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-4-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine (50.1 mg, 0.15 mmol) in THE (1 mL), was added trimethoxymethane (18.9 mg, 0.18 mmol) followed by formic acid (100 uL). The resulting mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hr. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexane/EtOAc=1:1) to give 42.1 mg (81.7%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 345.15 (79Br, M+H)+, 347.21 (81Br, M+H)+, 386.28 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 388.20 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • 5-Bromo-N1-(1H-indol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00060
  • The title compound was prepared from 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene and 1H-indol-5-amine in the same manner as described for 5-bromo-N1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-4-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine. LCMS m/z: 302.12 (79Br, M+H)+, 344.13 (81Br, M+H)+, 343.18 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 345.22 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • 6-Bromo-1-(1H-indol-5-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00061
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-N1-(1H-indol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine in the same manner as described for 6-bromo-5-methyl-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole. LC/MS m/z: 312.04 (79Br, M+H)+, 314.03 (81Br, M+H)+, 353.09 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 355.12 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • 5-Bromo-4-methoxy-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00062
  • The title compound was prepared from 1-bromo-5-fluoro-2-methoxy-4-nitrobenzene and 4-(propan-2-yloxy)aniline in the same manner as described for 5-Bromo-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline.
    • 6-Bromo-5-methoxy-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00063
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-4-methoxy-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline in the same manner as described for 6-Bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole. LC/MS m/z: 402.12 (M+H)+.
    • Example A1: 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-6-[3-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00064
  • To a solution of 6-bromo-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole (30 mg, 0.1 mmol) in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (1 mL) were added [3-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]boronic acid (32 mg, 0.2 mmol), [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (7 mg, 0.01 mmol), potassium carbonate (40 mg, 0.3 mmol) and water (0.25 mL). The resulting reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen for 10 min, then heated to 90° C. for 5 h. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 7:3 to 1:4) to give 21 mg (62%) of the product as a colorless oil. LC/MS m/z: 343.34 (M+H)+, 384.30 (M+H+CH3CN)+.
  • Examples A2 to A31 were prepared in the same manner as described above for 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-[3-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole using the appropriate bromide and commercial boronic acid or boronic acid pinacol ester performing the reaction either under conventional heating or in a microwave reactor.
  • Ex. Starting materials Product/Name Analytical Data
    A2  6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole [4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl] boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00065
         		LC/MS m/z: 343.26 (M + H)+
    1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-[4-
    (propan-2-yl)phenyl]-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A3  6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole (4-methoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00066
         		LC/MS m/z: 331.25 (M + H)+; 661.42 (2M + H)+
    1,6-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-
    1,3-benzodiazole
    A4  6-bromo-1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (4-cyanophenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00067
         		LC/MS m/z: 326.22 (M + H)+, 367.25 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    4-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-
    1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl]
    benzonitrile
    A5  6-bromo-1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (2-methoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00068
         		LC/MS m/z: 331.22 (M + H)+
    6-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-
    methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A6  6-bromo-1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (3-methoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00069
         		LC/MS m/z: 331.22 (M + H)+
    6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-
    methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A7  6-bromo-1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole [4-(dimethylamino) phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00070
         		LC/MS m/z: 344.32 (M + H)+
    4-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-
    1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl]-N,N-
    dimethylaniline
    A8  6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole [4-(2-hydroxypropan-2- yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00071
         		LC/MS m/z: 359.27 (M + H)+, 400.30 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    2-{4-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-
    1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-
    yl]phenyl}propan-2-ol
    A9  6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2- [(4-methylphenyl) methyl]-1,3,2- dioxaborolane
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00072
         		LC/MS m/z: 329.23 (M + H)+, 370.27 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-[(4-
    methylphenyl)methyl]-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A10 6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)--1,3- benzodiazole [4-(hydroxymethyl) phenyl]boronicacid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00073
         		LC/MS m/z: 331.27 (M + H)+
    {4-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-
    1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-
    yl]phenyl}methanol
    A11 6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole (4-methanesulfonyl phenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00074
         		LC/MS m/z: 379.19 (M + H)+, 420.16 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    6-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)-
    1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A12 6-bromo-1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole 1H-indol-5-ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00075
         		LC/MS m/z: 340.27 (M + H)+, 679.38 (2M + H)+
    6-(1H-indol-5-yl)-1-(4-
    methoxyphenyl)-
    1H-1,3-benzodiazole
    A13 6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole (4-hydroxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00076
         		LC/MS m/z: 317.23 (M + H)+
    4-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-
    1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl]phenol
    A14 6-bromo-1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (4-acetylphenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00077
         		LC/MS m/z: 343.13 (M + H)+
    1-{4-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-
    1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl]
    phenyl}ethan-1-one
    A15 6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole [4-(piperidin-1- yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00078
         		LC/MS m/z: 384.34 (M + H)+
    1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-[4-
    (piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A16 6-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole [4-(morpholin-4- yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00079
         		LC/MS m/z: 386.29 (M + H)+
    1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-[4-
    (morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]-1H-
    1,3-benzodiazole
    A17 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3- benzodiazole [4-(2-hydroxypropan-2- yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00080
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.67 (br. s, 1H), 8.07 (d, 1H), 7.71 (d, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.40 (m, 6H), 7.12-7.04 (m, 2H), 4.69- 4.59 (m, 1H), 3.35 (br. s, 1H), 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.40 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 387.32 (M + H)+
    2-(4-{1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-
    6-yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol
    A18 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3- benzodiazole [4-(dimethylamino) phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00081
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, 1H), 7.59-7.48 (m, 4H), 7.42 (d, 2H), 7.05 (d, 2H), 6.84 (d, 2H), 4.62 (sep, 1H), 2.99 (s, 6H), 1.40 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 372.24 (M + H)+
    N,N-dimethyl-4-{1-[4-(propan-
    2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazol-6-yl}aniline
    A19 4-bromo-1-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole [4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl] boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00082
         		LC/MS m/z: 343.21 (M + H)+
    1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-[4-
    (propan-2-yl)phenyl]-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A20 4-bromo-1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole [3-(propan-2-yl)phenyl] boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00083
         		LC/MS m/z: 343.3 (M + H)+, 685.45 (2M + H)+
    1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-[3-
    (propan-2-yl)phenyl]-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A21 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3- benzodiazole [4-(morpholin-4- yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00084
         		LC/MS m/z: 414.28 (M + H)+
    6-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]-
    1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-
    1H-1,3-benzodiazole
    A22 6-bromo-1-(2- methoxyphenyl)-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole [4-(2-hydroxypropan-2- yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00085
         		LC/MS m/z: 359.22 (M + H)+
    2-{4-[1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-
    1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-
    yl]phenyl}propan-2-ol
    A23 6-bromo-1-(3-methoxy phenyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole [4-(2-hydroxypropan-2- yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00086
         		LC/MS m/z: 359.23 (M + H)+
    2-{4-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-
    1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-
    yl]phenyl}propan-2-ol
    A24 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3- benzodiazole 1H-indol-5-ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00087
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.44 (br. s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 7.96 (d, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.39 (m, 4H), 7.06 (d, 2H), 6.60-6.56 (m, 1H), 4.62 (sep, 1H), 3.66 (br. s, 1H), 1.39 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 368.22 (M + H)+
    6-(1H-indol-5-yl)-1-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-
    1,3-benzodiazole
    A25 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00088
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.27 (br, 1H), 7.97 (br, 1H), 7.61 (br, 2H), 7.53 (d, 2H), 7.45 (d, 2H), 7.11 (d, 2H), 6.97 (d, 2H), 4.70- 4.5 (m, 2H), 1.43 (d, 6H), 1.38 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 387.35 (M + H)+
    1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
    A26 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (4-acetylphenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00089
         		LC/MS m/z: 371.32 (M + H)+, 412.21 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    1-(4-{1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-
    6-yl}phenyl)ethan-1-one
    A27 6-bromo-1-(1H-indol-5- yl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00090
         		LC/MS m/z: 368.28 (M + H)+
    1-(1H-indol-5-yl)-6-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-
    1,3-benzodiazole
    A28 6-bromo-1-(1H-indol-5- yl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (4-acetylphenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00091
         		LC/MS m/z: 352.25 (M + H)+
    1-{4-[1-(1H-indol-5-yl)-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazol-6-yl]phenyl}
    ethan-1-one
    A29 6-bromo-1-(1H-indol-5- yl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazole 1H-indol-5-ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00092
         		LC/MS m/z: 349.22 (M + H)+
    1,6-bis(1H-indol-5-yl)-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A30 6-bromo-5-methyl-1-[4- (propan-2-yloxy) phenyl]-1H-1,3- benzodiazole (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00093
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.44 (br, 1H), 8.04 (d, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, 2H), 7.23 (d, 2H), 7.03 (d, 2H), 6.94 (d, 2H), 4.53- 4.78 (m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 1.40 (d, 6H), 1.38 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 401.29 (M + H)+
    5-methyl-1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    A31 6-bromo-5-methoxy-1- [4-(propan-2- yloxy)phenyl]-1H- 1,3-benzodiazole (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00094
         		LC/MS m/z: 417.28 (M + H)+
    5-methoxy-1,6-bis[4-(propan-
    2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-
    benzodiazole
    • Preparation of intermediates for Examples B1 to B15 6-Bromo-3-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]pyridin-2-amine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00095
  • The title compound was prepared from 2,6-dibromo-3-nitropyridine and 4-(propan-2-yloxy)aniline in the same manner as described for 5-bromo-2-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]aniline.
    • 5-Bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00096
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-Bromo-3-nitro-N-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]pyridin-2-amine in the same manner as described for 6-Bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole. LC/MS m/z: 332.19 (79Br, M+H)+, 334.11 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00097
  • To a solution of 2,4-dibromo-5-nitropyridine (200 mg, 0.71 mmol) in i-propanol (3 mL) was added 4-isopropoxyaniline (128 mg, 0.85 mmol) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was heated to 90° C. for 1 hr. After cooling to room temperature, iron was added (391 mg, 7.1 mmol), followed by NH4Cl (377 mg, 7.1 mmol), and acetic acid (3 mL). The reaction was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hr. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction was filtered through a celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexane/EtOAc=1:1) to give 215 mg (87%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 332.29 (79Br, M+H)+, 334.19 (81Br, M+H)+, 373.22 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 375.19 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • 2-chloro-9-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-9H-purine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00098
  • The title compound was prepared from 2,4-dichloro-5-nitropyrimidine and 4-isopropoxyaniline in the same manner as described for 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine. LC/MS m/z: 289.24 (M+H)+, 330.24 (M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • 5-bromo-N1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)benzene-1,2-diamine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00099
  • The title compound was prepared from 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene and 4-isopropoxyaniline in the same manner as described for 5-bromo-N1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-4-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine. LCMS m/z 321.20 (79Br, M+H)+, 323.19 (81Br, M+H)+, 362.20 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 364.24(81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,2,3-benzotriazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00100
  • To a solution of 5-bromo-N1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)benzene-1,2-diamine (100 mg, 0.3 mmol) in acetic acid (3 mL), was added PPh3 (81.6 mg, 0.3 mmol) followed by addition of sodium nitrite (25.8 mg, 0.36 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 1 h. The reaction was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexane/EtOAc=2:1) to give 98.0 mg (95%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 332.07 (79Br, M+H)+, 334.08 (81Br, M+H)+, 373.15 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 375.14 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00101
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-N1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-4-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine in the same manner as described for 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,2,3-benzotriazole. LC/MS m/z: 345.89 (79Br, M+H)+, 347.94 (81Br, M+H)+, 387.15 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 389.10 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Example B1: 2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00102
  • To a solution of 5-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (11 mg, 0.033 mmol) in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (0.4 mL) were added [4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl]boronic acid (12 mg, 0.066 mmol), [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (2.4 mg, 0.0033 mmol), potassium carbonate (14 mg, 0.1 mmol) and water (0.1 mL). The resulting reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen for 10 min, then heated to 90° C. for 5 h. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 1:1 to 1:8) to give 6 mg (47%) of the product as a colorless oil. 1H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.49 (br. s, 1H), 8.24 (d, 1H), 8.03 (d, 2H), 7.84 (d, 1H), 7.72 (d, 2H), 7.59 (d, 2H), 7.08 (d, 2H), 4.63 (sep, 1H), 2.24 (br. s, 1H), 1.62 (s, 6H), 1.40 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 388.25 (M+H)+, 429.28 (M+H+CH3CN)+.
  • Examples B2 to B15 were prepared in the same manner as described above for example B1, 2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol using the appropriate starting materials performing the reaction either under conventional heating or in a microwave reactor.
  • Ex. Starting materials Product/Name Analytical Data
    B2 5-bromo-3-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00103
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.30 (d, 1H), 8.08 (d, 1H), 8.02 (d, 2H), 7.73 (d, 2H), 7.13 (d, 2H), 7.01 (d, 2H), 4.70-4.61 (m, 2H), 1.44 (d, 6H), 1.39 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 388.33 (M + H)+, 429.25 (M + H + CH3CN)+.
    3,5-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]
    pyridine
    B3 5-bromo-3-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine 1H-indol-5-ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00104
         		LC/MS m/z: 369.26 (M + H)+.
    5-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-
    b]pyridin-5-yl}-1H-indole
    B4 5-bromo-3-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (4-acetylphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00105
         		LC/MS m/z: 372.24 (M + H)+, 413.24 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]
    pyridin-5-yl}phenyl)ethan-1-
    one
    B5 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H- imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine [4-(2-hydroxypropan- 2-yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00106
         		LC/MS m/z: 388.32 (M + H)+
    2-(4-{1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]
    pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)propan-
    2-ol
    B6 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H- imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00107
         		LC/MS m/z: 388.27 (M + H)+
    1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-
    c]pyridine
    B7 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H- imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine 1H-indol-5-ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00108
         		LC/MS m/z: 369.39 (M + H)+
    5-{1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-
    c]pyridin-6-yl}-1H-indole
    B8 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H- imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine (4-acetylphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00109
         		LC/MS m/z: 372.29 (M + H)+
    1-(4-{1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]
    pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)ethan-1-
    one
    B9 2-chloro-9-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-9H- purine [4-(2-hydroxypropan- 2-yl)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00110
         		LC/MS m/z: 389.14 (M + H)+
    2-(4-{9-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-9H-purin-2-yl}
    phenyl)propan-2-ol
     B10 2-chloro-9-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-9H- purine (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00111
         		LC/MS m/z: 389.31 (M + H)+
    2,9-bis[4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]-9H-purine
     B11 2-chloro-9-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-9H- purine 1H-indol-5-ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00112
         		LC/MS m/z: 370.32 (M + H)+
    2-(1H-indol-5-yl)-9-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-9H-
    purine
     B12 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H- 1,2,3- benzotriazole (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00113
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, 2H), 7.58 (d, 2H), 7.13 (d, 2H), 7.01 (d, 2H), 4.65-4.62 (m, 2H), 1.43 (d, 6H), 1.40 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 388.22 (M + H)+, 429.27 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-1,2,3-
    benzotriazole
     B13 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H- 1,2,3-benzotriazole 1H-indol-5-ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00114
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.35 (br, 1H), 8.20 (d, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.79 (d, 1H), 7.72 (d, 2H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.13 (d, 2H), 6.66 (s, 1H), 4.63-4.80 (m, 2H), 1.45 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 369.17 (M + H)+.
    6-(1H-indol-5-yl)-1-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-
    1,2,3-benzotriazole
     B14 6-bromo-1-[4-(propan- 2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H- 1,2,3-benzotriazole (4-acetylphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00115
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s,1H), 7.70 (d, 2H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, 2H), 7.14 (d, 2H), 7.02 (d, 2H), 4.65-4.82 (m, 2H), 1.44 (d, 6H), 1.41 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 372.26 (M + H)+, 413.31 (M + H + CH3CN)+.
    1-(4-{1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-1H-1,2,3-benzotri-
    azol-6-yl}phenyl)ethan-1-one
     B15 6-bromo-5-methyl-1- [4-(propan-2-yloxy) phenyl]-1H-1,2,3- benzotriazole (4-isopropoxyphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00116
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.03 (br, 1H), 7.67 (d, 2H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.28 (d, 2H), 7.06 (d, 2H), 6.97 (d, 2H), 4.57-4.68 (m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.41 (d, 6H), 1.39 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 401.29 (M + H)+.
    5-methyl-1,6-bis[4-(propan-
    2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-1,2,3-
    benzotriazole
    • Example C1: 2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol Step 1: 6-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00117
  • To a solution of 6-bromo-3-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (0.3 g, 0.93 mmol) in dioxane (9 mL) were added (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid (0.167 g, 0.93 mmol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(0) (0.075 g, 0.065 mmol), sodium carbonate (0.3 g, 2.8 mmol) and water (3 mL). The resulting reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen for 10 min, then heated to 90° C. for 5 h. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 4:1 to 1:2) to give 0.26 g (84%) of the product as a white solid. 1H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.36 (s, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.57 (d, 1H), 7.42 (d, 2H), 7.23 (d, 1H), 7.03 (d, 2H), 4.62 (sep, 1H), 1.39 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 331.07 (79Br, M+H)+, 333.14 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00118
  • To a solution of 6-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (20 mg, 0.06 mmol) in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (0.8 mL) were added [4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl]boronic acid (22 mg, 0.12 mmol), [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (4.4 mg, 0.006 mmol), potassium carbonate (25 mg, 0.18 mmol) and water (0.2 mL). The resulting reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen for 10 min, then heated to 90° C. for 5 h. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 1:1 to 1:10, then pure EtOAc) to give 12 mg (52%) of the product as a colorless oil. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.42 (s, 1H), 7.82 (d, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, 2H), 7.48-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.46 (d, 2H), 7.05 (d, 2H), 4.62-4.64 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.45 (br s, 1H), 1.62 (s, 6H), 1.40 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 387.27 (M+H)+.
    • Example C2: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00119
  • To a solution of 6-bromo-3-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (0.3 g, 0.93 mmol) in dioxane (9 mL) and water (3 mL) was added (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid (0.334 g, 1.86 mmol) and sodium carbonate (0.6 g, 5.6 mmol). The reaction mixture was purged with nitrogen, then Pd(dppf)Cl2 (0.05 g, 0.06 mmol) was added. The resulting reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. for 12 h, brought to room temperature and was extracted with ethyl acetate. Dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 4:1 to 1:2) to give 0.24 g (62%) of the title compound as a beige solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.37 (s, 1H), 7.70 (d, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, 2H), 7.44 (d, 2H), 7.41 (d, 1H), 7.05 (d, 2H), 6.97 (d, 2H), 4.56-4.67 (m, 2H), 1.40 (d, 6H), 1.37 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 387.28 (M+H)+.
  • Examples C3 to C26 were prepared in the same manner as described above for example C1, 2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol using 6-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and appropriate commercial boronic acid or boronic acid pinacol ester performing the reaction either under conventional heating or in a microwave reactor.
  • Ex. Starting materials Product/Name Analytical Data
    C3  4-(cyclopropoxy) phenylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00120
         		LC/MS m/z: 385.31 (M + H)+
    6-(4-cyclopropoxyphenyl)-3-
    [4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C4  4-(difluoromethoxy) phenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00121
         		LC/MS m/z: 395.22 (M + H)+
    6-[4-(difluoromethoxy)
    phenyl]-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-
    a]pyridine
    C5  4-(difluoromethyl) phenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00122
         		LC/MS m/z: 379.23 (M + H)+
    6-[4-(difluoromethyl)phenyl]-
    3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C6  4-hydroxyphenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00123
         		LC/MS m/z: 345.27 (M + H)+
    4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}phenol
    C7  4-fluorophenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00124
         		LC/MS m/z: 347.30 (M + H)+
    6-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C8  1H-indol-5-ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00125
         		LC/MS m/z: 368.28 (M + H)+
    5-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}-1H-indole
    C9  4-(1-hydroxycyclo butyl)phenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00126
         		LC/MS m/z: 399.28 (M + H)+
    1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}phenyl)cyclobutan-1-ol
    C10 1H-indazol-5- ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00127
         		LC/MS m/z: 369.33 (M + H)+
    5-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}-1H-indazole
    C11 1H-indol-6-boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00128
         		LC/MS m/z: 368.36 (M + H)+
    6-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}-1H-indole
    C12 2-isopropoxypyridine- 5-boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00129
         		LC/MS m/z: 388.28 (M + H)+
    2-(propan-2-yloxy)-5-{3-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}
    pyridine
    C13 (4-acetylphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00130
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.48 (s, 1H), 8.06 (d, 2H), 7.93 (d, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.49 (d, 2H), 7.08 (d, 2H), 4.69- 4.61 (m, 1H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 1.41 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 371.33 (M + H)+
    1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}phenyl)ethan-1-one
    C14 5-(4,4,5,5- tetramethyl-1,3,2- dioxaborolan-2- yl)pyridin-2-amine
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00131
         		LC/MS m/z: 345.32 (M + H)+
    5-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}pyridin-2-amine
    C15 4-(1-aminocyclo propyl)phenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00132
         		LC/MS m/z: 384.35 (M + H)+
    1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}phenyl)cyclopropan-1-
    amine
    C16 (4-carbamoylphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00133
         		LC/MS m/z: 372.23 (M + H)+
    4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}benzamide
    C17 1-cyclopropyl-4- (4,4,5,5-tetramethyl- 1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2- yl)pyrazole
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00134
         		LC/MS m/z: 359.26 (M + H)+
    1-cyclopropyl-4-{3-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-
    1H-pyrazole
    C18 4-isopropoxy-2- methylphenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00135
         		LC/MS m/z: 401.39 (M + H)+
    6-[2-methyl-4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]-3-[4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-
    a]pyridine
    C19 4-isopropoxy-3- methylphenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00136
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, 1H), 7.76 (d, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.48 (d, 2H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.26 (d, 1H), 7.09 (d, 2H), 6.92 (d, 1H), 4.51-4.73 (m, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 1.41 (d, 6H), 1.38 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 401.34 (M + H)+
    6-[3-methyl-4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]-3-[4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]
    pyridine
    C20 {4-[(propan-2-yloxy) carbonyl]phenyl} boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00137
         		LC/MS m/z: 415.30 (M + H)+
    propan-2-yl 4-{3-[4-(propan-
    2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]
    pyridin-6-yl}benzoate
    C21 [4-(tert-butoxy) phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00138
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.39 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, 1H), 7.49 (d, 2H), 7.43 (d, 2H), 7.09 (d, 2H), 7.06 (d, 2H), 4.60-4.71 (m, 1H), 1.42 (d, 6H), 1.39 (s, 9H). LC/MS m/z: 401.30 (M + H)+
    6-[4-(tert-butoxy)phenyl]-3-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C22 1-methylindole-5- boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00139
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.45 (s, 1H), 7.85 (d, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, 1H), 7.51 (d, 2H), 7.40 (br s, 2H), 7.12 (d, 1H), 7.06 (d, 2H), 6.55 (d, 1H), 4.61- 4.69 (m, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 1.41 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 382.35 (M + H)+
    1-methyl-5-{3-[4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]
    pyridin-6-yl}-1H-indole
    C23 [2-fluoro-4-(propan-2- yloxy)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00140
         		LC/MS m/z: 405.30 (M + H)+
    6-[2-fluoro-4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]-3-[4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]
    pyridine
    C24 [3-fluoro-4-(propan-2- yloxy)phenyl]boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00141
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.36 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, 1H), 7.48 (d, 2H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 7.23 (d, 1H), 7.08 (d, 2H), 7.05 (d, 1H), 4.53-4.72 (m, 2H), 1.41 (d, 6H), 1.39 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 405.26 (M + H)+
    6-[3-fluoro-4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C25 4-(2-morpholino ethoxy)phenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00142
         		LC/MS m/z: 458.32 (M + H)+
    4-[2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-
    6-yl}phenoxy)ethyl]
    morpholine
    C26 N-(propan-2-yl)-4- (4,4,5,5-tetramethyl- 1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2- yl)aniline
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00143
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, 1H), 7.82 (dd, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.45 (d, 2H), 7.31 (d, 2H), 7.07 (d, 2H), 6.65 (d, 2H), 4.69-4.59 (m, 1H), 3.73-3.60 (m, 1H), 1.40 (d, 6H), 1.23 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 386.32 (M + H)+
    N-(propan-2-yl)-4-{3-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}
    aniline
    • Preparation of Boronic Acid Pinacol Esters for Examples C27-C29 tert-butyldimethyl{1-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropoxy}silane Step 1: [1-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropoxy](tert-butyl)dimethylsilane
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00144
  • To a solution of 1-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol (90 mg, 0.42 mmol) in DCM (1.5 mL) cooled to 0° C. was added imidazole (57 mg, 0.84 mmol), followed by TBDMSCl (76 mg, 0.5 mmol). The reaction mixture was brought to rt gradually and stirred for 2 h. Then DCM (10 mL) was added and the reaction mixture was washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in DCM and passed through a short pad of silica gel eluting with DCM. Then volatiles were removed in vacuo to give 0.14 g (quantitative yield) of the product as a colorless oil, which was used in the next step.
    • Step 2: tert-butyldimethyl{1-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropoxy}silane
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00145
  • To a degassed mixture of [1-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropoxy](tert-butyl)dimethylsilane (0.14 g, 0.42 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (0.16 g, 0.63 mmol) and potassium acetate (0.13 g, 1.3 mmol) in anhydrous dioxane (1.6 mL) was added bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (0.03 g, 0.042 mmol). The resulting reaction mixture was stirred under N2 atmosphere at 90° C. for 3 h. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on SiO2 (hexanes/EtOAc8:1) to give 0.11 g (69%) of the product as a colorless oil which solidified upon standing. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.75 (d, 2H), 7.31 (d, 2H), 1.35 (s, 12H), 1.23-1.17 (m, 2H), 1.04-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.89 (s, 9H), 0.00 (s, 6H).
    • {[3-(4-Bromophenyl)oxetan-3-yl]oxy}(tert-butyl)dimethylsilane
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00146
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-(4-bromophenyl)oxetan-3-olin the same manner as described above for [1-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropoxy](tert-butyl)dimethylsilane.
    • tert-Butyldimethyl({3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]oxetan-3-yl}oxy)silane
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00147
  • The title compound was prepared from {[3-(4-bromophenyl)oxetan-3-yl]oxy}(tert-butyl)dimethylsilanein the same manner as described above for tert-butyldimethyl{1-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropoxy}silane. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.87 (d, 2H), 7.62 (d, 2H), 5.00 (d, 2H), 4.84 (d, 2H), 1.37 (s, 12H), 0.96 (s, 9H), 0.00 (s, 6H).
    • tert-Butyl 3-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]azetidine-1-carboxylate
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00148
  • The title compound was prepared from tert-butyl 3-(4-bromophenyl)-3-hydroxyazetidine-1-carboxylate in the same manner as described above for [1-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropoxy](tert-butyl)dimethylsilane.
    • tert-Butyl 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]azetidine-1-carboxylate
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00149
  • The title compound was prepared from tert-butyl 3-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]azetidine-1-carboxylate in the same manner as described above for tert-butyldimethyl{1-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropoxy}silane.
    • Example C27: 1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol Step 1: 6-(4-{1-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]cyclopropyl}phenyl)-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00150
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and tert-butyldimethyl{1-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropoxy}silane in the same manner as described above for 2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol (Example C1). LC/MS m/z: 499.36 (M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00151
  • To a solution of 6-(4-{1-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]cyclopropyl}phenyl)-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (12 mg, 0.024 mmol) in THE (0.5 mL) was added TBAF.3H2O (20 mg, 0.063 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h, then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 1:1 to 1:10, then pure EtOAc) to give 5.6 mg (60%) of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.02 (d, 1H), 7.69-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.36 (m, 6H), 7.06 (d, 2H), 4.63 (sep, 1H), 3.31 (br. s, 1H), 1.39 (d, 6H), 1.37-1.33 (m, 2H), 1.09-1.05 (m, 2H). LC/MS m/z: 385.29 (M+H)+.
    • Example C28: 3-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-ylphenyl)oxetan-3-ol Step 1: 6-(4-{3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]oxetan-3-yl}phenyl)-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl] imidazo [1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00152
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and tert-butyldimethyl({3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]oxetan-3-yl}oxy)silane in the same manner as described above for 2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol (Example C1). LC/MS m/z: 515.38 (M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)oxetan-3-ol
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00153
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-(4-{3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]oxetan-3-yl}phenyl)-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine in the same manner as described above for 1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol. LC/MS m/z: 401.31 (M+H)+.
    • Example C29: 3-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)azetidin-3-ol Step 1: tert-butyl 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-3-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00154
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and tert-butyl 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-3-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]azetidine-1-carboxylate in the same manner as described above for 2-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-ylphenyl)propan-2-ol (Example C1). LC/MS m/z: 614.42 (M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-3-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)azetidine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00155
  • To a solution of tert-butyl 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-3-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate (29 mg, 0.047 mmol) in DCM (1 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (0.25 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt overnight. Then, solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in DCM and washed with saturated aq. NaHCO3 solution. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo to give 20 mg (83%) of the product as a colorless oil, which was used in the next step without further purification. LC/MS m/z: 514.44 (M+H)+.
    • Step 3: 3-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)azetidin-3-ol
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00156
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-3-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)azetidine in the same manner as described above for 1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol. LC/MS m/z: 400.41 (M+H)+.
    • Example C30: 3-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Step 1: 3-bromo-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00157
  • 3-bromo-6-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (100 mg, 0.3 mmol) was added to a microwave reactor vial followed by 4-isopropoxyphenyl boronic acid (62 mg, 0.34 mmol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(0) (34 mg, 0.03 mmol), sodium carbonate (94 mg, 0.9 mmol), 3 mL of 1,4-dioxane, and 1 mL of water. The mixture was capped tightly and degassed by bubbling nitrogen through the septum for 5 minutes. The resulting solution was heated to 90° C. for 15 minutes in a microwave reactor and allowed to cool. The mixture was then diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water (2×) and brine (1×), dried over sodium sulfate, and evaporated. The crude oil was purified by flash chromatography on silica (1:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate, isocratic) to provide the title compound (82 mg) as a light yellow oil that slowly solidified. LC/MS m/z: 331.24 (79Br, M+H)+, 333.28(81Br, M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00158
  • To a solution of 3-bromo-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (20 mg, 0.06 mmol) in 2 mL THF:Water 3:1 was added 4-cyclopropylboronic acid (12 mg, 0.072 mmol), potassium carbonate (5 mg, 0.18 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl2 dichloromethane complex (5 mg, 0.006 mmol). The mixture was capped tightly and degassed by bubbling nitrogen through the septum for 5 minutes. The resulting solution was heated to 100° C. for 15 minutes in a microwave reactor and allowed to cool. The mixture was then diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water (2×) and brine (1×), dried over sodium sulfate, and evaporated. The crude oil was purified by flash chromatography on silica (3:7 hexanes:ethyl acetate, isocratic) to provide 13 mg of the title compound as a light yellow oil. LC/MS m/z: 369.26 (M+H)+
  • Examples C31 to C43 were prepared in the same manner as described above for example C30, 3-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, using 3-bromo-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, the appropriate commercial boronic acid or boronic acid pinacol ester, and the appropriate catalyst (Method A: Pd(PPh3)4; Method B: Pd(dppf)Cl2.DCM; Method C: Pd(dba)2 (0.1 eq.)/PCy3 (0.15 eq.))
  • Meth- Starting
    Ex. od materials Product/Name Analytical Data
    C31 A (4-cyclopropoxy phenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00159
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ ppm 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.08 (d, 1H), 7.72 (d, 2H), 7.56-7.39 (m, 5H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 7.00 (d, 2H), 4.62 (sep, 1H), 3.88-3.80 (m, 1H), 1.38 (d, 6H), 0.87 (br:s, 4H). LC/MS m/z: 385.31 (M + H)+
    3-(4-cyclopropoxy phenyl)-6-
    [4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C32 A (4-(tert-butoxy) phenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00160
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ ppm 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.02 (d, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, 1H), 7.47 (dd, 4H), 7.19 (d, 2H), 7.00 (d, 2H), 4.62 (sept, 1H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 1.39 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 401.35 (M + H)+
    3-[4-(tert-butoxy)phenyl]-6-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C33 A (4-(cyclopropyl methoxy)phenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00161
         		1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ ppm 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.05 (d, 1H), 7.73- 7.66 (m, 2H), 7.47 (dd, 4H), 7.11 (d, 2H), 6.99 (d, 2H), 4.62 (sept, 1H), 3.91 (d, 2H), 1.39 (d, 6H), 0.77-0.66 (m, 2H), 0.46-0.37 (m, 2H). LC/MS m/z: 399.31 (M + H)+
    3-[4-(cyclopropylmethoxy)
    phenyl]-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2a]pyridine
    C34 A (2,3-dihydro benzofuran-5-yl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00162
         		LC/MS m/z: 371.35 (M + H)+
    3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-
    yl)-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C35 A (3-isopropoxy phenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00163
         		LC/MS m/z: 387.34 (M + H)+, 428.47 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    3-[3-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-
    6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C36 B (4- (difluoromethyl) phenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00164
         		LC/MS m/z: 379.31 (M + H)+, 420.51 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    3-[4-(difluoromethyl)phenyl]-6-
    [4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
    C37 A (6-isopropoxy pyridin-3- yl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00165
         		LC/MS m/z: 388.32 (M + H)+, 429.34 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    2-(propan-2-yloxy)-5-{6-[4-
    (propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-
    yl}pyridine
    C38 B (4-(2-hydroxy propan-2-yl phenyl)boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00166
         		LC/MS m/z: 387.28 (M + H)+, 428.55 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    2-(4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-
    yl}phenyl)propan-2-ol
    C39 B 1H-indol-5- ylboronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00167
         		LC/MS m/z: 368.24 (M + H)+
    5-{6-[4-(propan-2yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl}-1H-
    indole
    C40 C (4-(difluoro methoxy)phenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00168
         		LC/MS m/z: 395.26 (M + H)+, 436.22 (M + H + CH3CN)+
    3-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-
    6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]
    imidazo[1,2a]pyridine
    C41 A (4-acetylphenyl) boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00169
         		LC/MS m/z: 371.28 (M + H)+
    1-(4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)
    phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-
    yl}phenyl)ethan-1-one
    C42 B [4-(2-methoxy ethoxy)phenyl] boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00170
         		LC/MS m/z: 403.31 (M + H)+
    3-[4-(2-methoxyethoxy)
    phenyl]-6-[4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-
    a]pyridine
    C43 B 4-(2-morpholino ethoxy)phenyl boronic acid
    Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00171
         		LC/MS m/z: 458.10 (M + H)+
    4-[2-(4-{6-[4-(propan-2-
    yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-
    a]pyridin-3-yl}phenoxy)
    ethyl]morpholine
    • Example C44: 1-(4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl}phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol Step 1: 3-(4-{1-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]cyclopropyl}phenyl)-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00172
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-bromo-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and tert-butyldimethyl{1-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropoxy}silane in the same manner as described above for 3-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C30). LC/MS m/z: 499.33 (M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 1-(4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl}phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00173
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-(4-{1-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]cyclopropyl}phenyl)-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine in the same manner as described above for 1-(4-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.43-8.37 (m, 2H), 7.97 (d, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.55-7.48 (m, 4H), 7.41 (d, 2H), 6.99 (d, 2H), 4.60 (sep, 1H), 1.96 (br. s, 1H), 1.47-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.36 (d, 6H), 1.17-1.13 (m, 2H). LC/MS m/z: 385.35 (M+H)+.
    • Example C45: 4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl}benzoic acid Step 1: ethyl 4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl}benzoate
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00174
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-bromo-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and [4-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C30). LC/MS m/z: 401.31 (M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl}benzoic acid
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00175
  • To a solution of ethyl 4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl}benzoate (9.7 mg, 0.024 mmol) in a mixture of MeOH/THF (1:1) (0.5 mL) was added 2N NaOH (0.25 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 4 h, then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was acidified with 1 N HCl, and then purified by preparative HPLC to afford 2 mg (22%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 373.20 (M+H)+.
    • Example C46: 3,6-bis(4-cyclopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00176
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and 4-(cyclopropoxy)phenylboronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). LC/MS m/z: 383.33 (M+H)+.
    • Example C47: 1-(4-{3-[4-(1-hydroxycyclobutyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}phenyl)cyclobutan-1-ol
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00177
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and 4-(1-hydroxycyclobutyl)phenylboronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). LC/MS m/z: 411.34 (M+H)+.
    • Example C48: 7-methyl-3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Step 1: 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00178
  • To a solution of 6-bromo-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (100 mg, 0.47 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (1 mL), was added 1-lodopyrrolidine-2,5-dione (84 mg, 0.47 mmol) and MeOH (0.1 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The reaction was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexane/EtOAc=1:1) to give 122 mg (77%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 337.00 (M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 7-methyl-3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and [4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). LC/MS m/z: 401.33 (M+H)+.
    • Example C49: 7-methoxy-3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Step 1: 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00179
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-7-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine in the same manner as described above for 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C48, step 1). LC/MS m/z: 394.01(M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Step 2: 7-methoxy-3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00180
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and [4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.41 (d, 2H), 7.34 (d, 2H), 7.06 (d, 2H), 6.96 (d, 2H), 4.54-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 1.39 (d, 6H), 1.37 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 417.27 (M+H)+.
    • Example C50: 8-methyl-3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Step 1: 6-bromo-3-iodo-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00181
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine in the same manner as described above for 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C48, step 1). LC/MS m/z: 337.05 (79Br, M+H)+, 339.04 (81Br, M+H)+, 378.22 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 380.00 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Step 2: 8-methyl-3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00182
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-iodo-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and [4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). LC/MS m/z: 401.33 (M+H)+.
    • Example C51: 5-methyl-3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Step 1: 6-bromo-3-iodo-5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00183
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine in the same manner as described above for 6-bromo-3-iodo-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C50, step 1). LC/MS m/z: 337.00(M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 5-methyl-3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00184
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and [4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.14 (d, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.56 (d, 1H), 7.37 (d, 2H), 7.18 (d, 2H), 6.97 (d, 2H), 6.94 (d, 2H), 4.53-4.69 (m, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 1.39 (d, 6H), 1.37 (d, 6H). LC/MS m/z: 401.29 (M+H)+.
    • Example D1: 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole Step 1: 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00185
  • To a solution of 6-bromo-1H-indazole (10 mg, 0.04 mmol) in DMF (1 mL), were added 1-iodo-4-isopropoxybenzene (10 mg, 0.06 mmol), (1S,2S)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (0.8 mg, 0.084 mmol), copper(I) iodide (0.25 mg, 0.042 mmol), and Cs2CO3 (32.5 mg, 0.10 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 hr under microwave irradiation. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction was filtered through a celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexane/EtOAc=1:1) to give 7.5 mg (45.2%) of the product as a colorless oil. LC/MS m/z: 331.13 (79Br, M+H)+, 333.14 (81Br, M+H)+, 374.23 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 376.22 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Step 2: 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00186
  • To a solution of 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (10 mg, 0.03 mmol) in dioxane (1.0 mL) and water (0.3 mL) was added (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid (6.5 mg, 1.2 eq.) and sodium carbonate (10.4 mg, 2.5 eq.). The reaction mixture was purged with nitrogen, then Pd(dppf)Cl2 (2.2 mg, 0.1 eq.) was added. The resulting reaction mixture was heated to 110° C. for 0.5 h under microwave irradiation. After cooling the reaction was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc=1:2) to give 7.2 mg (65%) of the title compound as an oil. LC/MS m/z: 387.34 (M+H)+.
    • Example D2: 6-(1H-indol-5-yl)-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00187
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole and (1H-indol-5-yl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 368.27 (M+H)+.
    • Example D3: 1-(4-{1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazol-6-yl}phenyl)ethan-1-one
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00188
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole and (4-acetylphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 371.30 (M+H)+, 413.24 (M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Example D4: 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indole Step 1: 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1H-indole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00189
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-1H-indole and 1-iodo-4-isopropoxybenzene in the same manner as described above for 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1H-indazole (Example D1, Step 1). LC/MS m/z: 330.12 (79Br, M+H)+, 332.14 (81Br, M+H)+
    • Step 2: 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00190
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1H-indole and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 386.33 (M+H)+.
    • Example D5: 6-(1H-indol-5-yl)-1-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00191
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1H-indole and (1H-indol-5-yl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 386.33 (M+H)+.
    • Example D6: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine Step 1: 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00192
  • To a solution of 6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine (10 mg, 0.039 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (0.5 mL), was added 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione (14.1 mg, 0.80 mmol) and MeOH (0.05 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hr. The reaction was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (EtOAc) to give 7.2 mg (56%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 342.08 (79Br, M+H)+, 344.14 (81Br, M+H)+, 373.13 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 375.22 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Step 2: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00193
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 388.83 (M+H)+.
    • Example D7: 5-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-6-yl}-1H-indole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00194
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine and (1H-indol-5-yl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 369.27 (M+H)+.
    • Example D8: 3,5-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1-benzofuran Step 1: 5-bromo-3-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)benzofuran
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00195
  • To a solution of 2-bromo-1-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one (100 mg, 0.39 mmol) in DMF (5 mL), were added 4-bromophenol (67.2 mg, 0.39 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (252 mg, 0.78 mmol) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 1 hr. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction was filtered with a through pad. The filtrate was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in toluene (5 mL) and then treated with trifluoromethylsulfonic acid (23.3 mg, 0.16 mmol) with 1 g of SiO2. The resulting mixture was heated to 105° C. for 5 hr. After cooling, the reaction was filtered through a celite pad. The filtrate was washed with water and the organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 (hexane/EtOAc=5:1) to afford 102 mg of the title compound (82 mg, 63.4%) as a colorless oil.
    • Step 2: 3,5-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1-benzofuran
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00196
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-3-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)benzofuran and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole.
    • Example D9: 5-{3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1-benzofuran-5-yl}-1H-indole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00197
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-3-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)benzofuran and (1H-indol-5-yl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole.
    • Example D10: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine Step 1: 6-chloro-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00198
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-chloro-3-iodoimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 6-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine. LC/MS m/z: 288.13 (35C1, M+H)+, 290.15 (37Cl, M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00199
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-chloro-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 388.25 (M+H)+.
    • Example D11: 3,5-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00200
  • To a solution of tert-butyl 5-bromo-3-iodo-1H-indazole-1-carboxylate (30 mg, 0.071 mmol) in dioxane (0.5 mL) were added (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid (25 mg, 0.14 mmol), [1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino) ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) complex with dichloromethane (5.8 mg, 0.0071 mmol), potassium carbonate (30 mg, 0.22 mmol) and water (0.125 mL). The resulting reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen for 10 min, heated to 100° C. for 10 min in a microwave reactor, then heated to 120° C. for additional 15 min. Then, the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in DCM (1 mL) and TFA (0.25 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 3 h, then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 7 mg (26%) of the product as a yellow solid. LC/MS m/z: 387.28 (M+H)+, 773.52 (2M+H)+.
    • Example D12: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine Step 1: 6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00201
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 254.54 (M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00202
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine in the same manner as described above for 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine (Example D6, Step 1). LC/MS m/z: 342.19 (79Br, M+H)+, 344.17 (81Br, M+H)+, 373.16 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 375.14 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Step 3: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00203
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 388.26 (M+H)+, 429.31 (M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Example D13: 5-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-3-yl}-1H-indole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00204
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine and (1H-indol-5-yl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 369.27 (M+H)+.
    • Example D14: 1-(4-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-3-yl}phenyl)ethan-1-one
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00205
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine and (4-acetylphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 369.27 (M+H)+, 413.35 (M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Example D15: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine Step 1: 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00206
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine in the same manner as described above for 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine (Example D6, Step 1). LC/MS m/z: 332.16 (79Br, M+H)+, 334.15 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00207
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromo-3-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 388.28 (M+H)+.
    • Example D16: 5-{6-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl}-1H-indole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00208
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine and (1H-indol-5-yl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole as a colorless oil. LC/MS m/z: 369.31 (M+H)+.
    • Example D17: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine Step 1: 6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00209
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromoimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 253.22 (M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3-iodo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00210
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine in the same manner as described above for 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C48, step 1). LC/MS m/z: 379.16 (M+H)+, 420.13 (M+H+CH3CN)+.
    • Step 3: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00211
  • The title compound was prepared from 3-iodo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole as a colorless oil. LC/MS m/z: 387.39 (M+H)+.
    • Example D18: 3,5-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-2,1-benzoxazole Step 1: 5-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-2,1-benzoxazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00212
  • To a vigorously stirred solution of KOH (0.64 g, 11.4 mmol) in MeOH (1.3 mL) cooled to 0° C. was added 2-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]acetonitrile (0.1 g, 0.57 mmol). After the solution was complete, a solution of 1-bromo-4-nitrobenzene (0.115 g, 0.57 mmol) in a mixture of THE (0.5 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was brought to r.t. gradually and stirred overnight, then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 9:1 to 4:1) to give 36 mg (19%) of the product as yellow solid. LC/MS m/z: 331.92 (79Br, M+H)+, 333.97 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3,5-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-2,1-benzoxazole
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00213
  • The title compound was prepared from 5-bromo-3-[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-2,1-benzoxazole and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 1,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1H-indazole. LC/MS m/z: 388.21 (M+H)+, 775.52 (2M+H)+.
    • Example D19: 1,7-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine Step 1: 7-bromo-1-iodoimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00214
  • The title compound was prepared from 7-bromoimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine in the same manner as described above for 6-bromo-3-iodo-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C48, step 1). LC/MS m/z: 322.56 (79Br, M+H)+, 324.93 (81Br, M+H)+, 364.01 (79Br, M+H+CH3CN)+, 366.05 (81Br, M+H+CH3CN)+.
  • Step 2: 1,7-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00215
  • The title compound was prepared from 7-bromo-1-iodoimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). LC/MS m/z: 387.30 (M+H)+.
    • Example D20: ethyl 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate Step 1: ethyl 3,6-dibromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00216
  • The title compound was prepared from ethyl 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate in the same manner as described above for 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine (Example D6, Step 1). LC/MS m/z: 346.95 (79Br, M+H)+, 348.97 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • Step 2: ethyl 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00217
  • The title compound was prepared from ethyl 3,6-dibromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). LC/MS m/z: 459.27 (M+H)+.
    • Example D21: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00218
  • To a solution of ethyl 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate (30 mg, 0.065 mmol) in a mixture of EtOH/THF (1:1) (1 mL) was added 2N NaOH (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 4 h, then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was acidified with 1 N HCl, and then purified by preparative HPLC to afford 19.6 mg (70%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 431.25 (M+H)+.
    • Example D22: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxamide
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00219
  • To a solution of 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (16 mg, 0.037 mmol) in DMF (0.5 mL) cooled to 10° C. were added Et3N (11 mg, 0.11 mmol) and HATU (21 mg, 0.055 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 0.5 h, and then NH4Cl (8 mg, 0.15 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at rt overnight, then diluted with DCM. The organic phase was washed with saturated NaHCO3 solution and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 6 mg (37%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 430.28 (M+H)+.
    • Example D23: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbonitrile Step 1: 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbonitrile
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00220
  • To a mixture of 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde (0.1 g, 0.44 mmol), hydroxylamine hydrochloride (34 mg, 0.49 mmol), and Et3N (49 mg, 0.49 mmol) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added propylphosphonic anhydride solution in DMF (50 wt. %, 0.29 mL, 0.49 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 3 h. Then, the reaction mixture was cooled to rt, diluted with EtOAc and washed with saturated NaHCO3 solution and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 column chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc from 7:3 to 1:1) to give 35 mg (35%) of the product as a white solid. LC/MS m/z: 222.08 (79Br, M+H)+, 224.13 (81Br, M+H)+.
    • Step 2: 3,6-dibromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbonitrile
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00221
  • The title compound was prepared from 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbonitrile in the same manner as described above for 3-bromo-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine (Example D6, Step 1). LC/MS m/z: 340.92 (79Br, M+CH3CN+H)+, 342.97 (81Br, M+CH3CN+H)+.
    • Step 3: 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbonitrile
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00222
  • The title compound was prepared from 3,6-dibromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbonitrile and (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid in the same manner as described above for 3,6-bis[4-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Example C2). LC/MS m/z: 412.21 (M+H)+.
    • Arenavirus GP Pseudotype Assay.
  • Utilizing a VSV pseudotype system expressing arenavirus glycoproteins (pseudotyped viruses here to referred to as LASV-p, MACV-p, JUNV-p, GTOV-p and TCRV-p) and the Renilla luciferase reporter gene, heterocyclic compounds were screened to identify individual compounds that inhibit infectivity of the pseudotyped viruses but not the native VSV virus expressing the VSV glycoprotein. VSV viruses expressing the VSV glycoprotein or pseudotyped with LASV, MACV, JUNV, GTOV and TCRV glycoproteins (LASV-p, MACV-p, JUNV-p, GTOV-p and TCRV-p) were generated in cultured HEK-293T cells (ATCC CRL-3216), which were grown in 10 cm dishes in DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS, 1×Pen-Strep, non-essential amino acids and L-glutamine. When cells reached approximately 80% confluency, they were transfected with a mixture of 15 μg of the pCAGGS plasmid encoding the desired glycoprotein and 45 μl of PEI (polyethylenimine) transfection reagent (PEI MAX, Polysciences Inc., #24765). The cells were incubated with the solution for 5 hours at 37° C. at 5% CO2 then washed and the mixture replaced with supplemented DMEM and incubated at 37° C. at 5% CO2 for approximately 16-18 hours. Subsequently cells were infected with approximately 50 μl of VSV reporter virus whereby the VSV glycoprotein was replaced with a luciferase reporter gene. The cells were infected for 1 hour, then washed 1× with PBS and incubated in supplemented media. 24 hours post-infection, supernatant was collected, clarified by centrifugation and filtration through a 0.45 um filter, aliquoted and stored at −80° C. Both VSV-Luciferase and arenavirus glycoprotein pseudotypes were titrated for luminescence activity in Vero cells as described in the Luciferase assay protocol (below). Vero cells (ATCC: CCL-81) were grown in clear 384 well plates (3000 cells/well) in supplemented DMEM media. After incubating overnight at 37° C. and 5% CO2, cells were treated with compounds at desired concentrations and pseudotyped virus in assay media. Assay media consisted of 50% Opti-MEM, 50% DMEM, with 1% FBS, Pen-Strep, non-essential amino acids and L-glutamine. Each of the viral supernatants generated was diluted (from 1:100 to 1:2000) to give similar luminescence signal/background values of ≥200. Final DMSO concentration in the compound testing wells was kept ≤1% and control wells were treated with assay media and 1% DMSO. Cells were incubated for 24 hours at 37° C. and 5% CO2. The compound-virus mixture was aspirated off the cells 24 hours post-infection and washed 1× with PBS. Cells were then lysed using 20 μl of lysis buffer from a Luciferase kit diluted according to manufacturer's instructions. After incubating for approximately 20 minutes, 5 μl of cell lysate was transferred to an opaque white plate, and mixed with 12.5 μl of Coelenterazine diluted in buffer. This mixture was incubated at room temperature for 10 minutes on a plate shaker and then the luminescence was read using a plate reader (Beckman Coulter DTX 880 multimode detector with an emission of 535 nm). Luminescence signals were obtained for compound-containing and control wells to determine % activity (inhibition of luciferase signal) for each compound.
  • Surprisingly, it was found that certain R2 groups such as
  • Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00223
  • wherein
  • R4b is selected from the group consisting of
  • isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, and acetyl, can provide broad spectrum activity across multiple arenavirus strains.
    • Replicative Tacaribe Virus Testing
  • Selected compounds were tested against native replicating Tacaribe (TCRV) virus (TRVL-11573, BEI Resources) using an ELISA-based assay. Vero cells (ATCC: CCL-81) were grown in a 96-well format (5000 cells/well) in supplemented DMEM media. After overnight incubation, cells were treated with TCRV and compounds at desired concentrations, in DMEM media with 1% FBS and supplements. Final DMSO concentration in the compound testing wells was kept ≤1% and control wells were treated with TCRV or media and 1% DMSO. After 5 days of incubation at 37° C. in 5% CO2, cells were fixed with 2% paraformaldehyde for 45 minutes and then washed with PBS. Subsequently the cells were permeabilized with 0.25% triton-X, then TCRV was detected using ELISA with the following protocol. Monoclonal Anti-Junin Virus antibody (BEI #NR 41860), which cross reacts with TCRV nucleoprotein, was used to stain cells. After washing, cells were treated with biotin conjugated secondary antibody and subsequently, streptavidin conjugated horseradish peroxidase. TMB substrate was added to the wells, and the reaction was stopped using 2M sulfuric acid. The absorbance was read using a plate reader (Beckman Coulter DTX 880 multimode detector with an emission of 450 nm). OD readings were obtained for compound-containing and control wells to determine % activity for each compound.
    • Cytotoxicity Screening
  • Compounds active in the pseudotype assays were also evaluated for cytotoxicity over a period of 3 days. Compounds were serially diluted and added to Vero cells (4000 cells/well) with final DMSO concentration maintained at 1% in growth media consisting of minimal essential media (MEM) with 1% FBS. The plates were incubated at 37° C. for 3 days, and then dead cells were removed by washing with Phosphate buffered saline (PBS). CPE was assessed by staining cells with neutral red dye for 1 hour and then de-staining with a solution of 50% ethanol/1% acetic acid solution. Absorbances were read at 540 nm and 690 nm on a Spectramax Plus 384 spectrophotometer. Data were analyzed as (540 nm-690 nm) and then compared to untreated controls to obtain % cell survival.
    • Replicative LASV and JUNV Inhibitory Activity Plaque Assays
  • Confluent or near-confluent cell culture monolayers in 12-well disposable cell culture plates were prepared. Cells were maintained in MEM or DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS. For antiviral assays the same medium was used but with FBS reduced to 2% or less and supplemented with 1% penicillin/streptomycin. The test compounds were prepared at seven half log 10 final concentrations, (01-10 μM) in 2×MEM or 2×DMEM. Test compounds and positive control compounds (favipiravir or ribavirin) were run in parallel in biological triplicates. The assay was initiated by first removing growth media from the 12-well plates of cells, which was challenged with compound at a given concentration and 0.01 MOI of virus or about 50 to 100 plaque forming units (pfu). Cells were incubated for 60 min: 100 μL inoculum/well, at 37° C., 5% CO2 with constant gentle rocking. Virus inoculum was removed, cells washed and overlaid with either 1% agarose or 1% methylcellulose diluted 1:1 with 2×MEM and supplemented with 2% FBS and 1% penicillin/streptomycin and along with the corresponding drug concentration. Cells were incubated at 37° C. with 5% CO2 for 5 days. The overlay was then removed and plates stained with 0.05% crystal violet in 10% buffered formalin for approximately twenty minutes at room temperature. The plates were washed, dried and the number of plaques counted. The number of plaques in each set of compound dilution was converted to a percentage relative to the untreated virus control. The 50% effective (EC50, virus-inhibitory) concentrations were then calculated by linear regression analysis. The quotient of CC50 divided by EC50 gives the selectivity index (SI) value. Compounds showing SI values ≥10 were considered active.
    • LCMV CPE Inhibitory Assay
  • Confluent or near-confluent cell culture monolayers in 96-well disposable microplates were prepared and maintained in MEM or DMEM supplemented with FBS, which was reduced to 2% or less for antiviral testing supplemented with 50 μg/ml gentamicin. The test compound was prepared at four log 10 final concentrations. Four compounds were tested per microplate with five microwells per dilution: three for infected cultures and two for uninfected toxicity cultures. Controls for the experiment consist of six microwells that were infected (virus controls) and six that were untreated (cell controls). The virus control and cell control wells were on every microplate. In parallel, a known active drug ribavirin was tested as a positive control using the same method as applied for test compounds. The assay was initiated by first removing growth media from the 96-well plates of cells and the test compound was applied in 0.1 ml volume to wells at 2× concentration. Virus, normally at ≤100 50% cell culture infectious doses (CClD50) in 0.1 ml volume, were placed in those wells designated for virus infection. Medium devoid of virus was placed in toxicity control wells and cell control wells. Virus control wells were treated similarly with virus. Plates were incubated at 37° C. with 5% CO2 until maximum CPE (cytopathic effect or cell death) was observed in virus control wells. The plates were then stained with 0.011% neutral red for approximately two hours at 37° C. in a 5% CO2 incubator. The neutral red medium was removed by complete aspiration, and the cells rinsed 1× with phosphate buffered solution (PBS) to remove residual dye. The PBS was removed and the incorporated neutral red was eluted with 50% Sorensen's citrate buffer/50% ethanol for 30 minutes. Neutral red dye penetrates into living cells, thus, the more intense the red color, the larger the number of viable cells present in the wells. The dye content in each well was quantified using a 96-well spectrophotometer at 540 nm wavelength. The dye content in each set of wells was converted to a percentage of dye present in untreated control wells using a Microsoft Excel computer-based spreadsheet. The 90% effective (EC9o, virus-inhibitory) concentrations and 50% cytotoxic (CC50, cell-inhibitory) concentrations were calculated by linear regression analysis. The quotient of CC50 divided by EC90 gives the selectivity index (SI90) value. Compounds showing SI values ≥10 were considered active.
    • Microsomal Assays
  • In addition to the ability of compounds to demonstrate broad inhibitory activity against arenaviruses in vitro, compounds must also have certain drug-like properties for them to be used to inhibit arenaviruses and provide methods of treatment for arenavirus infection in mammals in vivo. Such compounds may exhibit drug-like properties including but not limited to chemical stability against metabolic degradation by liver microsomal CYP p450 enzymes, cell permeability and oral bioavailability (if the drug is to delivered orally) and lack of inhibition of the hERG ion channel, which is associated with cardiac safety [Kerns, E. H. Li, D. Drug-like Properties: Concepts, Structure Design and Methods from ADME to Toxicity Optimization, (2008) Academic Press, Burlington Mass.]. To characterize drug-like properties of the chemical series example compounds were evaluated for metabolic stability in human, mouse, guinea pig, monkey, rat, mouse, and dog liver microsome assays (Table 3), and for inhibition of the hERG ion channel (Table 4). Compounds exhibiting >60% remaining of parent indicate attractive chemical stability. The demonstration of good microsomal stability in human and nonhuman species facilitates the ability to test and optimize compounds in preclinical animal studies.
  • A reaction premixture was set up, containing 1 uM compound of interest, 1 mg/mL liver microsomes of desired species, 2.1 mM MgCl2 and 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer, pH 7.4. This premixture was incubated at 37° C. for 30 minutes with gentle agitation to allow the compound to be completely dissolved in the mixture. Then freshly made NADPH solution in 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer was added at a concentration of 2 mM to start the reaction. A ‘Time 0’ sample (30 uL) was taken out immediately after addition of NADPH and added to 140 uL cold acetonitrile containing 1 uM of pre-decided internal standard. The rest of the reaction mixture was incubated at 37° C. for the remaining time period. Test compounds were left in the reaction mixture for 60 minutes before ‘Time 60’ sample was added to acetonitrile with internal standard. The control compound (Verapamil for human, monkey and dog LM, Lidocaine for Guinea pig LM, and diphenhydramine for rat and mouse LM) was incubated in reaction mixture for 15 minutes before ‘Time 15’ samples were collected and added to cold acetonitrile with internal standard. The samples were then spun in a centrifuge for 10 minutes at 4000 rpm, supernatant was collected and mixed with equal parts distilled water. These were then analyzed on a Varian 500-MS. Surprisingly, when R4b was isopropoxy, better microsomal stability was observed across multiple species tested.
  • hERG Channel Assay
  • Drugs belonging to different classes have been shown to be associated with QT prolongation and in some cases serious ventricular arrhythmias. The most common mechanism for these adverse events is the inhibition of one or more cardiac potassium channels, in particular hERG. This channel is important for cardiac myocyte repolarization and is a common target for drugs that prolong the QT interval. Test articles in this study were therefore, characterized to determine their ability to inhibit the hERG channel. Ion channel activity was measured using a stably transfected Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell line expressing the hERG mRNA. The pharmacology of this cloned channel expressed in the CHO cell line is very similar to that observed in native tissue. Cells were cultured in DMEM/F12 containing 10% FBS, 1% penicillin/streptomycin and 500 μg/ml G418. Before testing, cells were harvested using Accumax (Innovative Cell Technologies). For electrophysiological recordings, the following solutions were used: External solution: 2 mM CaCl2; 2 mM MgCl2; 4 mM KCl; 150 mM NaCl; 10 mM Glucose; 10 mM HEPES; 305-315 mOsm; pH 7.4 (adjusted with 5M NaOH); Internal solution: 140 mM KCl; 10 mM MgCl2; 6 mM EGTA; 5 mM HEPES-Na; 5 mM ATP-Mg; 295-305 mOsm; pH 7.25 (adjusted with 1 M KOH). Whole cell recordings were performed using PX 7000 A (Axon Instruments) with AVIVA's SealChip™ technology. Cells were voltage clamped at a holding potential of −80 mV. The hERG current was then activated by a depolarizing step to −50 mV for 300 ns. This first step at −50 mV was used as a baseline for measuring peak amplitude of the tail current. Next, a voltage step to +20 mV was applied for 5 s to activate the channels. Finally, a step back to −50 mV for 5 s removed activation and the deactivating tail current was recorded. External solution containing 0.1% DMSO (vehicle) was applied to the cells to establish a baseline. After allowing the current to stabilize for 3 to 10 min, test articles were applied. Test article solutions were added to cells in 4 separate additions. Cells were kept in test solution until effect of the test article reached steady state, to a maximum of 12 min. Next, 1 μM cisapride (positive control) was added. Finally, washout with External Solution was performed until the recovery current reached steady state. Data analysis was performed using DataXpress (Axon Instruments), Clampfit (Axon Instruments) and Origin (OriginLab Corporation) software.
  • TABLE 1
    Examples. Example compounds and their observed inhibitory activities against the
    indicated pseudotyped viruses (LASV-p, MACV-p, JUNV-p, TCRV-p, GTOV-p, VSV-p) or in
    cellular cytotoxicity assays; shown are EC50 for LASV-p, MACV-p, JUNV-p, TCRV-p, and
    GTOV-p, and VSV-p CC50 for cytotoxicity; nd: not determined
    LASV-p MACV-p JUNV-p TCRV-p GTOV-p VSV-p CC50
    Ex. EC50 (nM) EC50 (nM) EC50 (nM) EC50 (nM) EC50 (nM) EC50 (nM) (nM)
    A1 31.7 >100 >100 >100 nd nd 12,890
    A2 6.6 >100 >100 >100 nd nd 25,580
    A3 7.6 >25 >25 >25 nd nd <300
    A4 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd <300
    A5 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd <300
    A6 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd 9,720
    A7 8.9 17.0 1.8 >25 nd 980 3,960
    A8 6.4 22.3 3.98 21.7 nd >1,000 9,540
    A9 >100 nd nd nd nd nd nd
    A10 21.8 >25 >25 >25 nd nd 4,560
    A11 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    A12 0.81 >25 19.3 21.4 nd 800 200
    A13 5.0 >25 >25 >25 nd nd 1,270
    A14 7.4 >25 >25 >25 nd nd 1,950
    A15 14.7 24.95 2.23 29.6 nd nd 12,940
    A16 17.2 >25 15.29 >25 nd >1,000 >100,000
    A17 1.1 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.52 >1,000 5,810
    A18 1.08 2.27 1.55 12.50 0.07 >1,000 14,000
    A19 >100 nd nd nd nd nd nd
    A20 >100 nd nd nd nd nd nd
    A21 3.07 14.4 3.5 >25 nd nd 5,220
    A22 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    A23 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    A24 0.91 3.7 1.7 15.9 0.3 nd 71,320
    A25 1.61 7.1 4.9 28.0 0.2 nd 12,190
    A26 0.59 0.70 0.81 1.45 0.73 nd 7,520
    A27 0.60 0.38 0.39 2.57 nd nd 3,860
    A28 11.0 >25 7.29 >25 nd nd nd
    A29 0.53 11.07 6.96 15.23 nd nd nd
    A30 0.53 0.21 0.03 0.07 0.21 5.31 3,670
    A31 2.6 0.9 0.18 0.7 nd nd 3,790
    B1 1.61 7.09 4.95 27.99 0.88 >1,000 12,190
    B2 0.41 0.935 0.21 5.53 0.07 >10,000 4,140
    B3 1.01 10.27 1.79 27.73 nd nd >100,000
    B4 0.956 18.63 4.31 14.95 nd nd 19,740
    B5 >25 >25 13.38 >25 nd nd nd
    B6 17.76 14.28 3.35 18.83 nd nd nd
    B7 8.18 24.08 16.19 >25 nd nd 13,900
    B8 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    B9 19.72 29.7 11.88 >25 nd nd 27,700
    B10 11.0 19.6 3.1 >25 nd nd 4,680
    B11 6.4 25.0 25.0 >25 nd nd 24,200
    B12 0.88 1.04 0.26 5.21 0.04 5,490 >100,000
    B13 1.53 5.58 1.805 20.38 1.24 5,360 6,620
    B14 1.055 15.43 1.36 >25 nd nd 7,390
    B15 0.95 0.25 0.02 0.37 0.18 >10,000 >100,000
    C1 0.59 0.7 0.82 1.45 0.08 >1,000 7,520
    C2 0.6 0.38 0.4 2.57 0.14 >1,000 3,860
    C3 7.25 2.7 1.17 10.57 0.31 >10,000 6,160
    C4 4.35 23.94 4.62 29.88 nd nd 4,560
    C5 4.1 31.4 9.09 >25 nd nd 4,690
    C6 2.7 18.59 7.02 >25 nd nd 10,510
    C7 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd 4,810
    C8 2.03 1.7 1.08 9.44 0.21 8,120 31,130
    C9 1.15 0.71 0.45 1.7 0.27 5,810 3,970
    C10 4.61 28.93 19.04 >25 nd nd >100
    C11 2.83 10.04 3.21 18.44 0.86 3,090 25,240
    C12 6.07 3.12 1.32 7.76 0.44 5,060 4,020
    C13 0.3 1.22 0.62 2.95 0.29 1,880 5,090
    C14 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    C15 7.97 13.46 2.85 7.6 0.58 5,060 nd
    C16 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    C17 13.37 28.8 6.38 >25 nd nd 23,880
    C18 18.13 0.59 0.305 2.68 nd nd 3,980
    C19 2.9 0.23 0.195 1.83 0.2 9.86 8,200
    C20 4.98 6.82 1.43 5.12 0.15 >10,000 3,750
    C21 0.51 0.16 0.115 >25 0.2 >10,000 3,980
    C22 2.33 0.335 0.415 4.94 0.45 nd 24,390
    C23 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    C24 4.58 0.875 0.416 3.91 0.15 9,810 4,180
    C25 >25 >25 25 >25 nd nd nd
    C26 0.56 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.27 4,530 3,540
    C27 0.66 0.68 0.51 0.58 0.24 >10,000 5,280
    C28 17.27 >25 14.86 >25 nd nd >100,000
    C29 >25.0 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    C30 1.02 1.08 0.82 3.83 0.05 6,960 3,980
    C31 1.35 2.09 0.65 2.65 0.76 >10,000 >10,000
    C32 0.4 0.11 0.06 0.06 0.2 4,840 4,840
    C33 1.3 5.31 2.3 6.57 0.91 4,770 4,770
    C34 4.73 25.14 3.68 16.52 nd nd nd
    C35 14.46 28.2 13.05 >25 nd nd nd
    C36 8.18 >25 23.19 >25 nd nd nd
    C37 3.34 2.36 0.38 >25 0.25 9,950 nd
    C38 0.84 0.34 0.2 1.77 0.2 7,390 95,870
    C39 8.41 2.67 0.73 9.86 nd nd >100,000
    C40 3.83 5.85 0.97 22.64 1.35 6,170 4,110
    C41 0.67 13.96 1.6 >25 nd nd 8,650
    C42 3.08 23.08 2.6 11.67 nd nd 5,360
    C43 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    C44 0.23 0.32 0.07 0.135 nd nd >100
    C45 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    C46 7.23 8.47 4.42 22.52 1.26 4,550 4,610
    C47 1.8 0.5 0.55 1.17 0.44 4,340 7,860
    C48 0.38 0.41 0.165 0.2 nd nd 4,710
    C49 8.02 0.86 0.16 1.1 nd nd 5,270
    C50 15.48 6.56 4.65 >25 nd nd 3,810
    C51 0.31 0.13 0.15 0.37 0.21 nd 4,190
    D1 >25 >25 13.98 >25 nd nd nd
    D2 7.99 22.46 17.78 >25 nd nd 4,340
    D3 7.04 15.5 20.25 >25 nd nd 15,900
    D4 >25 16.94 8.1 >25 nd nd nd
    D5 12.47 >25 27.81 >25 nd nd 5.870
    D6 9.6 2.56 1.005 15.45 0.53 6,420 4,410
    D7 4.1 >25 18.04 26.33 nd nd 1,870
    D8 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    D9 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    D10 1.5 14.755 0.95 >25 nd 9,360 7,720
    D11 10.5 >25 3.22 >25 nd nd 5,210
    D12 2.95 16.37 2.605 20.68 0.93 6,980 8,510
    D13 12.34 12.0 3.2911 10.35 nd nd >100,000
    D14 6.77 25.0 13.53 20.25 nd nd 13,030
    D15 1.24 1.65 0.34 3.57 1.04 >10,000 6,230
    D16 5.37 19.1 1.05 19.85 3.52 nd 7,530
    D17 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    D18 >25 >25 5.58 >25 Nd nd >100,000
    D19 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd 7,540
    D20 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    D21 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd nd
    D22 >25 >25 >25 >25 nd nd 49,520
    D23 27.35 >25 3.78 >25 nd nd >100,000
  • TABLE 2
    Inhibition of Native Arenaviruses. Example compounds and their
    observed inhibitory activities and selectivity index values (SI) in
    replicative LASV, JUNV, TCRV, and LCMV inhibitory activity assays
    LASV JUNV TCRV LCMV
    EC50 EC50 EC50 EC90
    Ex. uM SI uM SI uM SI50 uM SI90
    A17 0.06   249 0.115  82 0.023  609 0.71 12
    A24 0.06   527 0.56   53 0.010 7100 0.56 18
    C1 0.025  921 0.055 352 0.003 2500 0.82 37
    C2 0.015 1200 0.035 509 0.002 1950 0.44 22
  • TABLE 3
    Multi-species Microsomal Stability. Percent parent
    compound remaining at 60 minutes in liver microsomes
    Ex. Human Guinea Monkey Rat Mouse Dog
    A17  69  62  7  86  44 nd
    A24  63   0 nd  32 nd nd
    A30  95  99 20 100 100 100
    A31  93 100 40 nd nd nd
    B2 100  81 68  85 100  93
    B12 100  93 98 100  99  92
    B15 100 100  5 100 100 100
    C1  76  42 16  77  22 nd
    C2  82  77 53 nd 103 nd
    C51 100  95 21  75  92  82
  • TABLE 4
    hERG Channel Assay
    Ex. Dose (uM) hERG % Inhibition
    A30 3 <10
    A31 3 <10
    B2 3 <10
    B12 3 17
    B15 3 <10
    C1 3 55
    C2 3 89
    C51 3 49
  • To determine if the compound series demonstrates oral exposure, an oral pharmacokinetic (PK) study was done with example compounds (A17, C2) in guinea pigs. 3 guinea pigs per compound were dosed at 10 mg/kg via oral gavage and blood samples taken at times 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hr. Bioanalysis was done on a LC-MS/MS (Water Acquity-UPLC/API4000 mass spectrometer). Both compounds demonstrated oral exposure in guinea pigs with half-lives between 4 and 6 hours.
  • TABLE 5
    Pharmacokinetic (PK) data in guinea pig
    Example Cmax (ng/mL) Tmax (hr) T ½ (hr)
    A17 639.3 1 4-6
    C2 156.0 1 4-6

Claims (34)

What is claimed is:
1. A method of treating arenavirus infection comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Structural Formula I
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00224
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
A, D, E, and K are independently N or C—R3;
G, H, and J are independently N or C;
L is N, N—R3, or C—R3;
and A, D, E, G, H, J, K, and L together cannot have more than 4 N;
and when G and H are C, and A, D, E, and K are C—R3 then J and L together cannot be N;
R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
R2 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
each of the R3 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR5aR5b, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R4 group;
R4 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
each of the R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
each of the R6, R6b, and R6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
or R6a and R6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9aR9b, —NR9aR9b, —S(O)mR8, —S(O)mNR9aR9b, —NR9aS(O)mR8, —(CH2)nC(O)OR8, —(CH2)nC(O)N(R9aR9b), —OC(O)R8, —NR9aC(O)R8, and —NR9aC(O)N(R9aR9b), wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
each of the R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
each of the R9a, R9b, and R9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
or R9a and R9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted;
R10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted;
m is 0, 1, or 2;
n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein:
R2 is selected from the group consisting of
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00225
wherein
R4b is selected from (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein:
R4b is selected from the group consisting of
isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, acetyl, n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, tert-butyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein:
G and H are C;
J and L are N;
K is C—R3.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein:
G and J are C;
H and L are N;
K is C—R3.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein:
A, D, and E are C—R3.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein:
A, D, and E are independently C—R3;
G and H are C;
J, K, and L are N.
8. A method of treating arenavirus infection comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00226
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00227
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00228
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00229
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00230
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00231
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00232
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00233
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00234
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00235
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00236
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00237
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00238
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00239
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00240
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00241
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00242
10. The method of claim 2 including administrating a therapeutic amount of a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of Ribavirin, viral RNA-dependent-RNA-polymerase inhibitors, Triazavirin, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) and microRNAs, vaccines, and immunomodulators.
11. The method of claim 9 including administrating a therapeutic amount of a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of Ribavirin, viral RNA-dependent-RNA-polymerase inhibitors, Triazavirin, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) and microRNAs, vaccines, and immunomodulators.
12. A compound of Structural Formula I
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00243
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle thereof, wherein:
A, D, and E are independently N or C—R3;
G, H, and J are independently N or C;
K is N or C—H;
L is N, N—R3, or C—R3;
and A, D, E, G, H, J, K, and L together cannot have more than 4 N;
and when G and H are C, and A, D, E, and K are C—R3 then J and L together cannot be N;
R1 is selected from (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, and 5-indolyl, wherein
each of the said (C6 to C10) aryl and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is substituted with at least one R4a group, and wherein said (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is C-attached;
with the proviso that R1 is not selected from the group consisting of substituted 3-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran-5-yl, substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, substituted 1,3,4-triazolyl, substituted 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, substituted oxazoyl, substituted thiazoyl, substituted 1H-pyrazol-4-yl, substituted 1H-pyrazol-5-yl, optionally substituted 1-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl, 4-{[(2-aminoethyl)amino]methyl}phenyl, (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-5-yl; (2-amino-1,3-benzoxazol)-4-yl, 2-chloropyridyl-3-yl, 2-methylpyridinyl-4-yl, 2-fluoropyridyl-4-yl, 6-aminopyridyl-3-yl, 6-methoxypyridyl-3-yl, pyridyl-4-yl-N-oxide, 3,4-difluorophenyl, and substituted 1H-pyrrol-3-yl;
R2 is selected from the group consisting of
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00244
each of the R3 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —C(O)NR6aR6b, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —(CH2)nC(O)OR5, —(CH2)nC(O)NR6aR6b, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR5aR5b, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
R4a is independently selected from halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R5, —NR6aR6b, —S(O)mR5, —S(O)mNR6aR6b, —NR6aS(O)mR5, —OC(O)R5, —NR6aC(O)R5, and —NR6cC(O)NR6aR6b, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
R4b is selected from the group consisting of
isopropoxy, cyclopropoxy, tert-butoxy, cyclopropylmethoxy, (2-hydroxypropan)-2-yl, (1-hydroxycyclopropan)-1-yl, (1-hydroxycyclobutan)-1-yl, difluoromethoxy, methoxyethoxy, difluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, acetyl, n-propyloxy, n-butyloxy, isobutyloxy, sec-butyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, (1-hydroxycyclopentan)-1-yl, hydroxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy, isopropoxyethoxy, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, propanoyl, isobutanoyl, sec-butanoyl, tert-butanoyl, cyclopropanoyl, cyclobutanoyl, and cyclopentanoyl;
each of the R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
each of the R6a, R6b, and R6c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
or R6a and R6b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted with at least one R7 group;
R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, —C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9aR9b, —NR9aR9b, —S(O)mR8, —S(O)mNR9aR9b, —NR9aS(O)mR8, —(CH2)nC(O)OR8, —(CH2)nC(O)N(R9aR9b), —OC(O)R8, —NR9aC(O)R8, and —NR9aC(O)N(R9aR9b), wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
each of the R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted with at least one R10 group;
each of the R9a, R9b, and R9c are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, (C2 to C9) heteroaryl,
or R9a and R9b may be taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring, wherein
said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring has 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and wherein
the said 4 to 8 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring is optionally substituted;
R10 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, CF3, (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl, wherein
each of the said (C1 to C6) alkyl, (C2 to C6) alkenyl, (C2 to C6) alkynyl, (C1 to C6) alkoxy, aryloxy, (C3 to C10) cycloalkyl, (C5 to C10) cycloalkenyl, (C2 to C9) cycloheteroalkyl, (C6 to C10) aryl, and (C2 to C9) heteroaryl is optionally substituted;
m is 0, 1, or 2;
n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;
with the proviso that
the following compounds are excluded:
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00245
13. The compound of claim 12, wherein R4b is isopropoxy.
14. The compound of claim 12, wherein:
G and H are C;
J and L are N;
K is C—H.
15. The compound of claim 13, wherein:
G and H are C;
J and L are N;
K is C—H.
16. The compound of claim 14, wherein:
D and E are independently C—R3;
A is N.
17. The compound of claim 14, wherein:
A and E are independently C—R3;
D is N.
18. The compound of claim 14, wherein:
E is C—R3;
A and D are N.
19. The compound of claim 12, wherein:
G and H are C;
J is N;
K is CH;
L is C—R3.
20. The compound of claim 12, wherein:
G and H are C;
J and K are N;
L is C—R3.
21. The compound of claim 12, wherein:
G, H, and J are C;
K and L are independently is N or N—R3.
22. The compound of claim 12, wherein:
G and J are C;
H and L are N;
K is C—H.
23. The compound of claim 13, wherein:
G and J are C;
H and L are N;
K is C—H.
24. The compound of claim 22, wherein:
A, D, and E are C—R3.
25. The compound of claim 23, wherein:
A, D, and E are independently C—R3.
26. The compound of claim 23, wherein:
A is N;
D and E are independently C—R3.
27. The compound of claim 23, wherein:
A and D are independently C—R3;
E is N.
28. The compound of claim 12, wherein:
A, D, and E are independently C—R3, G and H are C;
J, K, and L are N.
29. The compound of claim 13, wherein:
A, D, and E are independently C—R3;
G and H are C;
J, K, and L are N.
30. The compound of claim 12, wherein:
A, D, and E are independently C—R3;
G and J are C;
H, K, and L are N.
31. A compound selected from the group consisting of
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00246
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00247
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00248
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00249
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00250
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00251
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00252
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00253
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00254
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00255
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00256
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00257
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00258
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00259
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00260
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00261
32. The compound of claim 31, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of
Figure US20220281825A1-20220908-C00262
33. The compound of claim 12, wherein said compound is incorporated into a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of said compound, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle.
34. The compound of claim 32, wherein said compound is incorporated into a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of said compound, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or vehicle.
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