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WO1999057095A2
WO1999057095A2 PCT/HU1999/000034 HU9900034W WO9957095A2 WO 1999057095 A2 WO1999057095 A2 WO 1999057095A2 HU 9900034 W HU9900034 W HU 9900034W WO 9957095 A2 WO9957095 A2 WO 9957095A2
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Péter KÓTAY NAGY
József Barkóczy
György Krasznai
Kálmán NAGY
Györgyi VERECZKEYNÉ DONÁTH
Norbert Németh
Tibor SZABÓ
Ilona SZTRUHÁR
László LADÁNYI
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  • This invention relates to a new and improved process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical intermediate. More particularly the invention is concerned with the preparation of ( ⁇ ) ⁇ -(S,R)-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene- 1 -ylidene]-methylamine.
  • the invention is concerned with the preparation of ( ⁇ ) ⁇ -(S,R)-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene- 1 -ylidene]-methylamine.
  • the compound of the Formula III has the INN sertraline and is a medicine effective against mental depression.
  • the compound of the Formula I may be prepared by reacting 4-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-one of the Formula
  • titanium tetrahydrochloride methyl amine in tetrahydrofurane as medium in the presence of titanium tetrahydrochloride.
  • Methyl amine is used in a six-fold excess and the methyl amine chlorohydrate and titanium dioxide formed are removed from the reaction mixture by filtration.
  • the process is accompanied by several drawbacks. Titanium tetrachloride is very difficult to be handled and is a highly corrosive material which causes serious problems of environmental pollution.
  • the titanium dioxide and methyl amine chlorohydrate formed in the reaction can be filtered only with difficulties and can be only circumstantially washed out; the separation of these byproducts is encountered with difficulties and reduces the yield. Moreover there is a risk of titanium contamination of the product.
  • the present invention is based on the surprising recognition that when carrying out the reaction of 4-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-one of the Formula II and methyl amine in an alkanol as medium in the absence of a dehydrating agent, the desired ( ⁇ )-4-(S,R)-[(3,4- dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-naphthalene-1-ylidene]- methylamine of the Formula I is obtained with an excellent yield of 97-98 % in a simple manner on industrial scale too.
  • lower alkanol straight or branched chain alkanols having 1-3 carbon atoms can be used (methanol, ethanol, n- propanol or isopropanol).
  • methanol, ethanol, n- propanol or isopropanol One may preferable use methanol or ethanol.
  • the process according to the present invention can be carried out at a temperature between 0°C and 40°C, preferably at 10-30°C.
  • One may particularly advantageously work at room temperature.
  • the reaction time is 10-48 hours, preferably 10-30 hours. At room temperature the reaction takes place within about 24 hours.
  • the compound of the Formula II is suspended in a lower alkanol, preferably methanol or ethanol, whereupon a solution of methyl amine formed with a lower alkanol is added.
  • a lower alkanol preferably methanol or ethanol
  • One may proceed particularly preferably by dissolving the methyl amine and suspending the compound of the Formula II in the same alkanol.
  • the reaction may be carried out preferably at a temperature of about room temperature under stirring.
  • the process of the present invention provides a very high yield of about 99 %.
  • the reaction mixture may be worked up in a very simple manner.
  • the compound of the Formula I may be isolated by cooling the reaction mixture and separating the precipitated product by filtration or centrifuging.
  • the compound of the Formula I is sufficiently pure for further chemical transformations and no recrystallization is required.
  • One may also proceed by omitting the isolation step of the compound of the Formula I and directly reducing the suspension obtained as reaction mixture into the end-product of the Formula III.
  • reaction mixture can be worked up in a simple manner
  • Example 1 the yields are higher than those of the known methods. Further details of the present invention are to be found in the Examples without limiting the scope of protection to said working Examples.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of (±)-4-(S,R)- [(3,4-dichlorophenyl) -3,4-dihydro-1(2H) -naphthalene-1-ylidene] -methylamine of Formula (I) by reacting 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl) -3,4-dihydro-1(2H) -naphthalene-1-one of Formula (II) with methyl amine which comprises carrying out the reaction in the absence of a dehydrating agent, in a lower alkanol. The compound of Formula (I) is a useful pharmaceutical intermediate.

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Process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical intermediate
Background of the invention
This invention relates to a new and improved process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical intermediate. More particularly the invention is concerned with the preparation of (±)^-(S,R)-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene- 1 -ylidene]-methylamine. State of the prior art
The (±)-4-(S,R)-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)- naphthalene-1-ylidene]-methylamine of the Formula
/CH3
Figure imgf000003_0001
is a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate which can be used e.g. by the preparation of cis-(1S,4S)-N-methyl-4-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalene-amine of the Formula
Figure imgf000004_0001
The compound of the Formula III has the INN sertraline and is a medicine effective against mental depression.
In prior art several procedures are disclosed for the preparation of Schiff-bases having a similar structure to the compound of the Formula I. Since this is an equilibrium reaction, the equilibrium is to be shifted. This can be carried out in several ways. According to a process the water formed is removed by azeotropic distillation [Morimoto, Sekiya Chem. Lett. 1371 (1985)]. According to other methods the reaction is carried out in the presence of a dehydrating agent. As dehydrating agent titanium tetrachloride [Chup, White J. Org. Chem. 32, 3246 (1967)], magnesium sulphate [Evans J. Am. Chem. Soc. 100, 8170 (1978)] or dehydrating molecular sieve [Bonnett, Emerson J. Chem. Soc. 4508 (1965)] may be used.
According to US patent No. 4,536,518 the compound of the Formula I may be prepared by reacting 4-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-one of the Formula
Figure imgf000005_0001
with methyl amine in tetrahydrofurane as medium in the presence of titanium tetrahydrochloride. Methyl amine is used in a six-fold excess and the methyl amine chlorohydrate and titanium dioxide formed are removed from the reaction mixture by filtration. The process is accompanied by several drawbacks. Titanium tetrachloride is very difficult to be handled and is a highly corrosive material which causes serious problems of environmental pollution. The titanium dioxide and methyl amine chlorohydrate formed in the reaction can be filtered only with difficulties and can be only circumstantially washed out; the separation of these byproducts is encountered with difficulties and reduces the yield. Moreover there is a risk of titanium contamination of the product.
According to US patent No. 4,855,550 the reaction of the compound of the Formula II and methyl amine is carried out under pressure in the presence of molecular sieve as dehydrating agent. The disadvantage of this process is the use of pressure and a dehydrating agent. Summary of the invention
It is the object of the invention to eliminate the disadvantages of the known procedures and to elaborate an industrial scale process for the preparation of the compound of the Formula I, which can be simply carried out by good yields, without using pressure and a dehydrating agent.
The above object is solved by the process of the present invention.
According to the present invention there is provided a process for the preparation of (±)-4-(S,R)-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)- 3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-ylidene]-methylamine of the Formula I by reacting 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro- 1(2H)-naphthalene-1-one of the Formula II with methyl amine which comprises carrying out the reaction in the absence of a dehydrating agent, in a lower alkanol. Detailed description of the invention
The present invention is based on the surprising recognition that when carrying out the reaction of 4-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-one of the Formula II and methyl amine in an alkanol as medium in the absence of a dehydrating agent, the desired (±)-4-(S,R)-[(3,4- dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-naphthalene-1-ylidene]- methylamine of the Formula I is obtained with an excellent yield of 97-98 % in a simple manner on industrial scale too.
As lower alkanol straight or branched chain alkanols having 1-3 carbon atoms can be used (methanol, ethanol, n- propanol or isopropanol). One may preferable use methanol or ethanol.
The process according to the present invention can be carried out at a temperature between 0°C and 40°C, preferably at 10-30°C. One may particularly advantageously work at room temperature.
The reaction time is 10-48 hours, preferably 10-30 hours. At room temperature the reaction takes place within about 24 hours.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention one may proceed as follows:
The compound of the Formula II is suspended in a lower alkanol, preferably methanol or ethanol, whereupon a solution of methyl amine formed with a lower alkanol is added. One may proceed particularly preferably by dissolving the methyl amine and suspending the compound of the Formula II in the same alkanol. The reaction may be carried out preferably at a temperature of about room temperature under stirring.
The process of the present invention provides a very high yield of about 99 %. The reaction mixture may be worked up in a very simple manner. Thus the compound of the Formula I may be isolated by cooling the reaction mixture and separating the precipitated product by filtration or centrifuging. The compound of the Formula I is sufficiently pure for further chemical transformations and no recrystallization is required. One may also proceed by omitting the isolation step of the compound of the Formula I and directly reducing the suspension obtained as reaction mixture into the end-product of the Formula III.
The process of the present invention has the following advantages over prior art:
- the use of titanium tetrachloride difficult to handle, corrosive and detrimental to the environment is eliminated;
- no other dehydrating agents are used either;
- in the reaction no titanium dioxide difficult to handle and detrimental to the environment is formed;
- there is no risk of contaminating the compound of the Formula I with titanium;
- in the reaction no titanium dioxide and methyl amine are formed which substances can be removed with difficulties, can be separated from the desired product only with the aid of circumstantial methods and reduce the yield;
- as solvent in the place of expensive tetrahydrofurane considerably more economical methanol or ethanol can be used;
- in the process of the invention no high temperature or high pressure are required;
- the reaction mixture can be worked up in a simple manner;
- the yields are higher than those of the known methods. Further details of the present invention are to be found in the Examples without limiting the scope of protection to said working Examples. Example 1
2 g (6.86 millimoles) of 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4- dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-one are suspended in 40 ml of methanol whereupon 20 ml of 20 % methanolic methyl amine are added at room temperature under stirring. The reaction vessel is closed with a liquid barrier in order to keep the methyl amine in solution. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for 24 hours.
The suspension thus obtained is cooled to 0°C and the precipitated crystals are filtered. Thus 1.94 g of (±)-4-(S,R)- [(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-ylidene]- methylamine are obtained. Yield 93.5 %, mp.: 146-148°C. Example 2
4 g (13.72 millimoles) of 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4- dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-one are suspended in 80 ml of ethanol, whereupon 25 ml of 33 % ethanolic methyl amine are added under stirring at room temperature. The reaction vessel is closed with a liquid barrier in order to keep the methyl amine in solution. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for 24 hours.
The reaction mixture is cooled to 0°C and the precipitated crystals are filtered. Thus 3.75 g of (±)-4-(S,R)- [(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1-ylidene]- methylamine are obtained. Yield 90.3 %, mp.: 146-148°C.

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Example 3Into a clean dry apparatus 2.40 kg (3.00 I) of methanol are weighed in, cooled to a temperature between 0°C and -5°C and 0.70 kg of methyl amine are absorbed in the solvent. Into another apparatus 3.20 kg (4.00 I) of methanol and 0.45 kg of 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene-1- one are weighed in. To the suspension thus formed the methanolic methyl amine solution prepared above is slowly added at room temperature. The suspension is stirred at room temperature for 24 hours, whereupon the methanol is carefully distilled off. The suspension is cooled to 0-5°C, the precipitated product is filtered, washed with cold methanol and dried. Thus 0.446 kg of (±)-4-(S,R)-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4- dihydro-1 (2H)-naphthalene-1-ylidene]-methylamine are obtained. Yield 94.5 %, mp.: 146-148°C. What we claim is,
1. Process for the preparation of (±)-4-(S,R)-[(3,4- dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-naphthalene-1 -ylidene]- methylamine of the Formula
/CH3
Figure imgf000011_0001
by reacting 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalene- 1-one of the Formula
Figure imgf000011_0002
with methyl amine which comprises carrying out the reaction in the absence of a dehydrating agent, in a lower alkanol.
2. Process according to Claim 1 which comprises using methanol or ethanol as lower alkanol.
3. Process according to Claim 1 or 2 which comprises carrying out the reaction at 0-40°C.
4. Process according to Claim 3 which comprises carrying out the reaction at 0-30°C, preferably at room temperature.
5. Process according to any of Claims 1-4 which comprises adding a solution of methyl amine formed with a lower alkanol to a suspension of the compound of the Formula II and a lower alkanol.
6. Process according to Claim 5 which comprises dissolving the methyl amine and suspending the compound of the Formula II in the same solvent.
7. Process according to any of Claims 1-6 which comprises isolating the compound of the Formula I by cooling the reaction mixture and filtering or centrifuging the precipitated product.
8. Process according to any of Claims 1-6 which comprises directly subjecting the suspension formed in the reaction to further transformation without isolating the compound of the Formula I.
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