FUNCTIONALIZED HETEROCYCLES AS ANTIVIRAL AGENTS

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Applications No. 62/770,428, filed on November 21, 2018, and 62/884,486, filed on August 8, 2019. The entire teachings of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to compounds and pharmaceutical

compositions useful as hepatitis virus replication inhibitors. Specifically, the present invention relates to tetracyclic pyridone compounds that are useful in treating viral infections such as hepatitis B virus (HBV). The invention provides novel tetracyclic pyridone compounds as disclosed herein, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions in the treatment and prevention of HBV infections.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Over 240 million people throughout the world are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV). Out of this patient population, at least 2 million reside in the United States. For those that are chronically infected, many will develop complications of liver disease from cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

HBV is a member of the Hepadnavirus family, and it is able to replicate through the reverse transcription of an RNA intermediate. The 3.2-kb HBV genome exists in a circular, partially doublestranded DNA conformation (rcDNA) that has four overlapping open reading frames (ORF). These encode for the core, polymerase, envelope, and X proteins of the virus. rcDNA must be converted into covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in cells prior to the transcription of viral RNAs. As rcDNA is transcriptionally inert, cccDNA is the only template for HBV transcription, and its existence is required for infection.

The HBV viral envelope contains a mixture of surface antigen proteins (HBsAg). The HBsAg coat contains three proteins that share a common region that includes the smallest of the three proteins (SHBsAg). The other two proteins, Medium HBsAg (MHBsAg) and Large HBsAg (LHBsAg), both contain a segment of SHBsAg with additional polypeptide segments. SHBsAg, MHBsAg, and LHBsAg can also assemble into a non-infectious subviral particle known as the 22-nm particle that contains the same proteins found around infectious viral particles. As the 22-nm particles contain the same antigenic surface proteins that exist around the infectious HB V virion, they can be used as a vaccine to produce neutralizing antibodies.

In chronically infected patients, the non-infectious 22-nm particles are found in much greater abundance than the infectious virions. As a result, the 22-nm particles are thought to be able to protect the infectious virions from the infected host’s immune response. Not only can they serve as infectious decoys, but they also suppress normal functioning of immune cells thereby impairing the host’s immune response to HBV. Therefore, reducing the level of subviral particles is a feasible therapeutic approach to treating HBV infections. (Refer to W02015/13990).

In the clinical setting, a diagnostic marker of chronic HBV infection is high serum levels of HBsAg. In recent years, data have suggested that sustained virologic response (SVR) corresponds with HBsAg decline during early treatment, while sustained exposure to HBsAg and other viral antigens might lead to inept immunogenicity. Patients that display higher decreases in serum HBsAg reached a considerably higher SVR following treatment.

Current treatment options for chronically infected HBV patients are limited in number and scope. They include interferon therapy and nucleoside-based inhibitors of HBV DNA polymerase, namely entecavir and tenofovir. The current standard of care is dedicated to reducing the level of viremia and allowance of liver dysfunction, but is associated with negative side-effects and increase persistence of drug-resistant HBV mutants. A significant shortcoming of current therapies is that they are unable to eliminate hepatic resevoirs of cccDNA, prevent transcription of HBsAg from cccDNA, or limit the secretion of HBsAg into serum that will ultimately stifle the immune response. Although compounds have been reported to reduce serum HBsAg levels, they have not been approved as HBV therapies. (Refer to WO2015/113990, WO2015/173164, WO2016/023877, W02016/071215,

WO2016/128335, WO 2017/140821, WO2019097479, WO2019166951, WO2019123285, WO2018198079, WO2018073753, W02018047109, WO2019110352, WO2019129681, WO2018087345, WO2018083136, W02018083106, W02018083081, WO2017216391, W02018001952, W02018001944, WO2016107832, WO2016177655, W02017017042, W02017017043. W02017013046, WO2016128335, W02016071215, WO2015173164, WO2015113990, WO2018219356, W02018130152, WO2018154466, WO2019069293, WO2017061466, WO2018181883, W02018161960, W02017205115, WO2018144605, WO2018085619, WO2018019297, and WO2018022282). More effective therapies for chronic HBV infections are needed due to this high unmet clinical need. This invention describes the methods to prepare and methods for use of compounds that are believed to suppress the secretion of subviral particles containing HBsAg. Compounds of this type might be used to treat HBV infections and decrease occurrence of liver disease complications such as cirrhosis or HCC.

There is a need in the art for novel therapeutic agents that treat, ameliorate or prevent HBV infection. Administration of these therapeutic agents to an HBV infected patient, either as monotherapy or in combination with other HBV treatments or ancillary treatments, will lead to significantly improved prognosis, diminished progression of the disease, and enhanced seroconversion rates.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to novel antiviral compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, as well as methods to treat or prevent viral (particularly HBV) infection in a subject in need of such therapy with said compounds.

Compounds of the present invention inhibit the protein(s) encoded by hepatitis B virus (HBV) or interfere with the life cycle of HBV and are also useful as antiviral agents. In addition, the present invention provides processes for the preparation of said compounds.

The present invention provides compounds represented by Formula (I),

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, A -oxides, esters and prodrugs thereof, wherein:

Qi, , Q ₃ , and Q ₄ are each independently selected from hydrogen, halo, NR ₁₁ R ₁₂ , optionally substituted -C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, optionally substituted -C ₁ -C ₆ alkoxy, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl; optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkenyl; optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl; optionally substituted aryl; and optionally substituted heteroaryl;

Alternatively, one of Qi and Q ₂ and one of Q ₃ and Q ₄ are taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached to form an optionally substituted 3-8 membered heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring containing 0, 1, 2, or 3 double bonds; Alternatively, Qi and Q ₂ are taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form an optionally substituted 3-8 membered heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring containing 0, 1, 2, or 3 double bonds;

Alternatively, Q3 and Q4 are taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form an optionally substituted 3-8 membered heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring containing 0, 1, 2, or 3 double bonds;

Yi is hydrogen, halo, or optionally substituted C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl;

Y ₂ is O, NR ₁₁ , N(ORii), or N(NRn);

Y ₃ is -COOR11, -C(0)NHS0 ₂ R _{I I} , -C(0)NHS0 ₂ NR _H R _I2 , or l,2,4-oxadiazol-3- yl-5(4H)-one, or Y3 is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₅ -C ₆ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl;

Y4 is hydrogen or optionally substituted methyl;

Alternatively, Y ₂ and Y ₃ are taken together to form an optionally substituted 5-12 membered heterocyclic ring containing 1, 2, or 3 double bonds;

Zi is N or CRi, Z ₂ is N or CR ₂ , and Z ₃ is N or CR ₃ , provided that at least one of Zi, Z ₂ and Z ₃ is N;

Ri, R ₂ and R ₃ are each independently selected from:

1) hydrogen;

2) halogen;

3) -N0 ₂ ;

4) Cyano;

5) Optionally substituted -Ci-Cx alkyl;

6) Optionally substituted -C ₂ -Cx alkenyl;

7) Optionally substituted -C ₂ -Cx alkynyl;

8) Optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl;

9) Optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered heterocycloalkyl;

10) Optionally substituted aryl;

11) Optionally substituted arylalkyl;

12) Optionally substituted heteroaryl;

13) Optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;

14) -SRii;

15) -S(0) ₂ R _II ; 16) -S(0) ₂ N(RII)(RI ₂ );

17) - C(0)R _{I I} ;

18)-C(0)0Rii;

19) -C(0)N(RII)(RI ₂ );

20) -C(0)N(RII)S(0) ₂ (RI ₂ );

21) -N(R _{I I} )(R _I2 );

22) -N(R _I3 )C(0)N(R _{I I} )(R _I2 );

23) -N(R _{I I} )C(0)(R _I2 );

24) -N(RII)C(0) ₂ (RI ₂ );

25) -N(RI3)S(0) ₂ N(RII)(RI ₂ );

26) -N(R _{I I} )S(0) ₂ (R _I2 );

27) -ORn;

28)-0C(0)Rii;

29)-0C(0)0Rii; and

30) -OC(O)N(R _{I I} )(R _I2 );

wherein Rn, R _I2 , and R13, are each independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted -Ci-Cx alkyl, optionally substituted -C ₂ -Cx alkenyl, optionally substituted -C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl. Alternatively, Rn and R _I2 are taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they attached to form an optionally substituted 3-8 membered heterocyclic containing 0, 1, 2, or 3 double bonds. Preferably,

R ₂ is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted bicyclic heterocycloalkyl, more preferably optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl.

Preferably Ri is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C3-C8 cycloalkyl or optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered heterocycloalkyl; and R ₂ is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C3-C8 cycloalkyl or optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered heterocycloalky.

In certain embodiments, Z3 is N, Zi is CRi and Z ₂ is CR ₂ , and R ₂ is not hydrogen; halogen; cyano; optionally substituted -C1-C6 alkyl; optionally substituted -C3-C7 cycloalkyl; optionally substituted 3- to 7-membered heterocycloalkyl; -NH ₂ ; -NHC1-C6 alkyl; -OH; or - OC1-C6 alkyl. In this embodiment, R ₂ is preferably optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, and Ri is preferably optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, hydrogen or halogen.

Each preferred group stated above can be taken in combination with one, any or all other preferred groups.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment of the present invention is a compound of Formula (I) as described above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Yi is hydrogen, F, Cl, -CFE or -CF ₃ . Preferably, Yi is H or F.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Y2 is O.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Y ₃ is -COOH, or - C(0)NHS02NRiiRi2, or Y3 is triazolyl, wherein Rn and R12 are as previously defined.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Y4 is hydrogen or CFE.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein at least one of Ri, R ₂ and R ₃ , preferably R ₂ , is optionally substituted aryl; optionally substituted arylalkyl; optionally substituted heteroaryl; or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl.

In certain embodiments, Z ₃ is N, Z ₂ is CR2, and Zi is CRi, wherein Ri and R2 are as defined above. In certain embodiments, Ri is hydrogen or halogen, preferably hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R2 is is optionally substituted aryl; optionally substituted arylalkyl; optionally substituted heteroaryl; or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl.

In certain embodiments, Z ₃ is N, Zi is CRi, and Z ₂ is CR ₂ , wherein Ri is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered heterocycloalkyl; and R ₂ is as previously defined. Preferably, Ri is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl; and R2 is as previously defined. More preferably, Ri is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C3-C8 cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl; and R2 is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, Z ₃ is N, Zi is CRi, and Z ₂ is CR ₂ , wherein R ₂ is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered heterocycloalkyl; and Ri is as previously defined. Preferably, R ₂ is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl; and Ri is as previously defined. More preferably, R2 is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl; and Ri is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, Z ₃ is N, Zi is CRi, and Z ₂ is CR ₂ , wherein Ri is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered heterocycloalkyl; and R2 is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered heterocycloalkyl. Preferably, Ri is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl; and R2 is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein at least one of Ri, R ₂ and R ₃ , preferably at least one of Ri and R ₂ , is derived from one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted with one to four groups selected from halo, CN, -ORn, -NR ₁₁ R ₁₂ , optionally substituted C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein at least one of Ri, R ₂ and R ₃ , preferably at least one of Ri and R ₂ , is selected from one of the following:

wherein each R ₂₁ is independently selected from -CH _{3 ,} -isopropyl, -t-butyl, or one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted with one to four groups selected from halo, CN, -OR ₁₁ , -NRn R ₁₂ , optionally substituted C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Qi is hydrogen, Cl or F; Q ₂ is hydrogen, Cl or F, and Q ₃ is hydrogen, Cl or F.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Q4 is -t-butyl or isopropyl.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Q ₄ is taken together with Qi or Q ₂ , and with the carbon atoms on piperidinyl ring to which they are attached to form an optionally substituted ring selected from below:

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of Formulae (II-l) ~ (P-7), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

(II-5) (II-6) (II-7)

wherein Yi, Y3, Y4, Ri, R2, R3, Qi, Q2, Q3, and Q4 are as previously defined. In certain embodiments, Q ₃ and Q ₄ are taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form a spiro ring. In certain embodiments, Qi and Q ₃ are both hydrogen, and Q ₂ and Q ₄ are taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached to form a cis-fused ring.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by Formula (HI- 1) or Formula (IP-2), or Formula (IP-3), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Y4, Ri, R2, R3, R11, Qi, Q2, Q3, and Q4 are as previously defined.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by Formula (IV) or Formula (IV-1), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Y ₃ , Y ₄ , Zi, Z ₂ , and Z ₃ are as previously defined.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by Formula (IV- a) or Formula (IV-la), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Y ₃ , Y ₄ , Zi, Z ₂ , and Z ₃ are as previously defined.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of Formulae (V-l) ~ Formulae (V-8), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Ri, and R2 are as previously defined. Preferably, Ri is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C3-C8 cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl; and R2 IS optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl, or R2 is optionally substituted -C3-C8 cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formulae (V- 1) ~ Formulae (V-8)„ and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Ri and R2 are derived from one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted with one to four groups selected from halo, CN, -ORn, -NR ₁₁ R ₁₂ , optionally substituted C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of Formulae (V- 1) ~ Formulae (V-8), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Ri and R ₂ are selected from one of the following:

wherein each R ₂₁ is independently selected from -CH _{3 ,} -isopropyl, -t-butyl, or one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted with one to four groups selected from halo, CN, -OR ₁₁ , -NR ₁₁ R ₁₂ , optionally substituted C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by Formula (VI), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Y ₂ , Y ₃ , Y ₄ , Zi, Z ₂ , and Z ₃ are as previously defined, one V is -O-, -C(O)-, -S-, - S(0) ₂ -, -NR22- or -C(R22)2-, and the other Vs are independently -O-, -NR22- or -C(R22)2-; each R ₂₂ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted -C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, optionally substituted -C ₂ - , alkenyl, optionally substituted -C ₂ - , alkynyl, optionally substituted Ci- C ₆ alkoxy; optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₇ cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3- to 7-membered heterocyclic, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3. In certain embodiments, two adjacent Vs are -C(R22)2-. Alternatively, two adjacent Vs together form -C(R22)=C(R22)-.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by Formula (VII-1) or Formula (VII-2),or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Y ₃ , Y ₄ , Zi, Z ₂ , Z ₃ , and V are as previously defined. Alternatively, two adjacent Vs together form -C(R22)=C(R22)-, R22 IS as previously defined.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of Formulae (VIII-1) ~ (VIII-6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Y ₄ , Ri, R ₂ , R ₃ , R ₁₁ , and V are as previously defined.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of Formulae (IX- 1) ~ (IX-6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, R ₂ and V are as previously defined. Preferably, R _{2 IS} optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl, or R ₂ is optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl.

In another embodiment, the compound represented by one of Formulae (IX- 1) ~ (IX-

6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R ₂ is derived from one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted with one to four groups selected from halo, CN, -OR ₁₁ , -NR ₁₁ R ₁₂ , optionally substituted C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic. In another embodiment, the compound is represented by one of Formulae (IX-1) ~ (IX-6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R2 is independently selected from one of the following:

wherein each R21 is independently selected from -CH3 _, -isopropyl, -t-butyl, or one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted with one to four groups selected from halo, CN, -OR ₁₁ , -NRn R ₁₂ , optionally substituted C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic.

In another embodiment, the compound is represented by Formula (V-l), Formula (V- 5), Formula (IX-1), or Formula (IX -4), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R ₂ is selected from halogen, -CN, -CH ₃ , -CF ₃ , -CHF2,-C(0)CH3, -OCH ₃ , -OCF ₃ , - OCHF ₂ , -OH, -OR ₁₁ , -NH ₂ , and -NHR ₁₂ , wherein Rn and R ₁₂ are each independently selected from one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted with one to four groups selected from halo, CN, -OR11, -NR11R12, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic. In another embodiment, the compound is represented by Formula (V-l), Formula (V- 5), Formula (IX-1), or Formula (IX -4), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R ₂ is derived from one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted with one to four groups selected from halo, CN, -OR ₁₁ , -NR ₁₁ R ₁₂ , optionally substituted C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocyclic.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of Formulae (X-l) ~ (X-8), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein R ₂ and V are as previously defined. Preferably, R _{2 IS} optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of Formulae (XI- 1) ~ (XI-8), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein R2 is as previously defined. Preferably, R2 is optionally substituted aryl,

optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of

Formulae (XII-1) ~ (XII-6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

(XII-4) (XII-5) (XII-6)

wherein Yi, Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are as previously defined. Preferably, Yi is H or F; Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl. More preferably, Yi is H; and Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are each independently selected from optionally substituted aryl and optionally substituted heteroaryl. In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of

Formulae (

wherein Yi, Y ₃ , Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are as previously defined. Preferably, Yi is H or F; Y ₃ is - COOH or triazolyl; Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. More preferably, Yi is H; Y ₃ is - COOH, and Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are each independently selected from optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of Formulae (XIV-1) ~ (XIV-4), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Y ₃ , Ri, R ₂ , R ₃ and G4 are as previously defined. Preferably, Yi is H or F; Y ₃ is - COOH or triazolyl; G4 is t-butyl or isopropyl; Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. More preferably, Yi is H; Y3 is -COOH or triazolyl; G4 is t-butyl or isopropyl; and Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are each independently selected from optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C3-C8 cycloalkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I) is represented by one of Formulae (XV- 1) ~ (XV-6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Yi, Y ₃ , Ri, and R2 are as previously defined. Preferably, Yi is H or F; Y ₃ is -COOH or triazolyl; Ri, and R2 are each independently selected from optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl. More preferably, Yi is H; Y ₃ is -COOH or triazolyl; and Ri and R2 are each independently selected from optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted -C ₃ -C ₈ cycloalkyl, and optionally substituted 3- to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl.

In another embodiment, the compound is represented by Formula (XII-1) ~ Formula (XII-6), or Formula (XIII-1) ~ Formula (XIII-6), or Formula (XIV- 1) ~ Formula (XIV-4), or Formula (XV-1) ~ Formula (XV-6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are each independently selected from one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted.

In another embodiment, the compound is represented by Formula (XII-1) ~ Formula (XII-6), or Formula (XIII-1) ~ Formula (XIII-6), or Formula (XIV- 1) ~ Formula (XIV-4), or Formula (XV- 1) ~ Formula (XV-6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ are each independently selected from one of the following by removal of a hydrogen atom:

wherein each of these groups is optionally substituted.

In another embodiment, the compound of the invention is represented by Formula (XII-1) ~ Formula (XII-6), or Formula (XIII-1) ~ Formula (XIII-6), or Formula (XIV- 1) ~

(XIV-4), or Formula (XV- 1) ~ Formula (XV-6), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein at least one of Ri, R ₂ , and R ₃ is independently selected from the groups in the table below.

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (X-l), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 and are defined for each compound in Table 1.

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (X-2), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 and are defined for each compound in Table 2.

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (X-3), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 and are defined for each compound in Table 3.

Table 3

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (X-4), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 and are defined for each compound in Table 4.

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (X-5), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 and are defined for each compound in Table 5.

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (X-6), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 and are defined for each compound in Table 6.

Table 6

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (X-7), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 and are defined for each compound in Table 7.

Table 7

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (X-8), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 and are defined for each compound in Table 8.

Table 8

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (XI-1), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 is defined for each compound in Table 9.

Table 9

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (XI-2), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 is defined for each compound in Table 10.

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (XI-3), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 is defined for each compound in Table 11.

Table 11

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (XI-4), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 is defined for each compound in Table 12.

Table 12

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (XI-5), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 is defined for each compound in Table 13.

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (XI-6), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 is defined for each compound in Table 14.

Table 14

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (XI-7), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 is defined for each compound in Table 15.

Table 15

Representative compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, compounds according to Formula (XI-8), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R2 is defined for each compound in Table 16.

Table 16

It will be appreciated that the description of the present invention herein should be construed in congruity with the laws and principles of chemical bonding. In some instances, it may be necessary to remove a hydrogen atom in order to accommodate a substituent at any given location.

It will be yet appreciated that the compounds of the present invention may contain one or more asymmetric carbon atoms and may exist in racemic, diastereoisomeric, and optically active forms. It will still be appreciated that certain compounds of the present invention may exist in different tautomeric forms. All tautomers are contemplated to be within the scope of the present invention.

In one embodiment, the compounds described herein are suitable for monotherapy and are effective against natural or native HBV strains and against HBV strains resistant to currently known drugs. In another embodiment, the compounds described herein are suitable for use in combination therapy.

In another embodiment, the compounds of the invention can be used in methods of modulating (e.g., inhibit, disrupt or accelerate) the activity of HBV cccDNA. In yet another embodiment, the compounds of the invention can be used in methods of diminishing or preventing the formation of HBV cccDNA. In another embodiment, the additional therapeutic agent is selected from core inhibitor, which includes GLS4, GLS4JHS, JNJ-379, ABI-H0731, ABI-H2158, AB-423, AB-506, WX-066, and QL-0A6A; immune modulator or immune stimulator therapies, which includes T-cell response activator AIC649 and biological agents belonging to the interferon class, such as interferon alpha 2a or 2b or modified interferons such as pegylated interferon, alpha 2a, alpha 2b, lamda; or STING (stimulator of interferon genes) modulator; or TLR modulators such as TLR-7 agonists, TLR-8 agonists or TLR-9 agonists; or therapeutic vaccines to stimulate an HBV-specific immune response such as virus-like particles composed of HBcAg and HBsAg, immune complexes of HBsAg and HBsAb, or recombinant proteins comprising HBx, HBsAg and HBcAg in the context of a yeast vector; or immunity activator such as SB-9200 of certain cellular viral RNA sensors such as RIG-I, NOD2, and MDA5 protein, or RNA interence (RNAi) or small interfering RNA (siRNA) such as ARC-520, ARC-521, ARB-1467, and ALN-HBV RNAi, or antiviral agents that block viral entry or maturation or target the HBV polymerase such as nucleoside or nucleotide or non-nucleos(t)ide polymerase inhibitors, and agents of distinct or unknown mechanism including agents that disrupt the function of other essential viral protein(s) or host proteins required for HBV replication or persistence such as REP 2139, RG7834, and AB- 452. In an embodiment of the combination therapy, the reverse transcriptase inhibitor is at least one of Zidovudine, Didanosine, Zalcitabine, ddA, Stavudine, Lamivudine, Aba-cavir, Emtricitabine, Entecavir, Apricitabine, Atevirapine, ribavirin, acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, Tenofovir, Adefovir, PMPA, cidofovir, Efavirenz, Nevirapine, Delavirdine, or Etravirine.

In another embodiment of the combination therapy, the TLR-7 agonist is selected from the group consisting of SM360320 (12-benzyl-8-hydroxy-2-(2-methoxy-ethoxy)ad- enine), AZD 8848 (methyl [3-({ [3-(6-amino-2-butoxy-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-9H-purin-12- yl)propyl][3-(4-morpholinyl) propyl] amino Imethyl)phenyl] acetate), GS-9620 (4-Amino-2- butoxy-8-[3-(2-pyrrolidinylmethyl)benzyl]-7,8-dihydro-6(5H)- pteridinone), AL-034 (TQ- A3334), and RO6864018.

In another embodiment of the combination therapy, the TLR-8 agonist is GS-9688.

In an embodiment of these combination therapies, the compound and the additional therapeutic agent are co-formulated. In another embodiment, the compound and the additional therapeutic agent are co-administered.

In another embodiment of the combination therapy, administering the compound of the invention allows for administering of the additional therapeutic agent at a lower dose or frequency as compared to the administering of the at least one additional therapeutic agent alone that is required to achieve similar results in prophylactically treating an HBV infection in an individual in need thereof.

In another embodiment of the combination therapy, before administering the therapeutically effective amount of the compound of the invention, the individual is known to be refractory to a compound selected from the group consisting of a HBV polymerase inhibitor, interferon, viral entry inhibitor, viral maturation inhibitor, distinct capsid assembly modulator, antiviral compounds of distinct or unknown mechanism, and combination thereof.

In still another embodiment of the method, administering the compound of the invention reduces viral load in the individual to a greater extent compared to the

administering of a compound selected from the group consisting of a HBV polymerase inhibitor, interferon, viral entry inhibitor, viral maturation inhibitor, distinct capsid assembly modulator, antiviral compounds of distinct or unknown mechanism, and combination thereof.

In another embodiment, administering of the compound of the invention causes a lower incidence of viral mutation and/or viral resistance than the administering of a compound selected from the group consisting of a HBV polymerase inhibitor, interferon, viral entry inhibitor, viral maturation inhibitor, distinct capsid assembly modulator, antiviral compounds of distinct or unknown mechanism, and combination thereof.

It should be understood that the compounds encompassed by the present invention are those that are suitably stable for use as pharmaceutical agent.

DEFINITIONS

Listed below are definitions of various terms used to describe this invention. These definitions apply to the terms as they are used throughout this specification and claims, unless otherwise limited in specific instances, either individually or as part of a larger group.

The term "aryl," as used herein, refers to a mono- or polycyclic carbocyclic ring system comprising at least one aromatic ring, including, but not limited to, phenyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, indanyl, and indenyl. A polycyclic aryl is a polycyclic ring system that comprises at least one aromatic ring. Polycyclic aryls can comprise fused rings, covalently attached rings or a combination thereof.

The term "heteroaryl," as used herein, refers to a mono- or polycyclic aromatic radical having one or more ring atom selected from S, O and N; and the remaining ring atoms are carbon, wherein any N or S contained within the ring may be optionally oxidized. Heteroaryl includes, but is not limited to, pyridinyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isooxazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzoxazolyl, quinoxalinyl. A polycyclic heteroaryl can comprise fused rings, covalently attached rings or a combination thereof.

In accordance with the invention, aromatic groups can be substituted or unsubstituted.

The term“alkyl” as used herein, refers to saturated, straight- or branched-chain hydrocarbon radicals. "C2-C4 alkyl,” "C _2. C ₆ alkyl,”“C _2. C ₈ alkyl,”“C _2. Ci ₂ alkyl," "C ₂ -C ₄ alkyl,” or "C3-C6 alkyl,” refer to alkyl groups containing from one to four, one to six, one to eight, one to twelve, 2 to 4 and 3 to 6 carbon atoms respectively. Examples of C _2. C alkyl radicals include, but are not limited to, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, «-butyl, /er/-butyl, neopentyl, n-hexyl, heptyl and octyl radicals.

The term“alkenyl” as used herein, refers to straight- or branched-chain hydrocarbon radicals having at least one carbon-carbon double bond by the removal of a single hydrogen atom. “C ₂ -C ₈ alkenyl,”“C ₂ -Ci ₂ alkenyl,"“C ₂ -C ₄ alkenyl,”“C ₃ -C ₄ alkenyl,” or“C ₃ -C ₆ alkenyl,” refer to alkenyl groups containing from two to eight, two to twelve, two to four, three to four or three to six carbon atoms respectively. Alkenyl groups include, but are not limited to, for example, ethenyl, propenyl, butenyl, 2-methyl-2-buten-2-yl, heptenyl, octenyl, and the like.

The term“alkynyl” as used herein, refers to straight- or branched-chain hydrocarbon radicals having at least one carbon-carbon double bond by the removal of a single hydrogen atom. “C ₂ -C ₈ alkynyl,”“C2-C12 alkynyl,"“C2-C4 alkynyl,”“C3-C4 alkynyl,” or“C ₃ -C ₆ alkynyl,” refer to alkynyl groups containing from two to eight, two to twelve, two to four, three to four or three to six carbon atoms respectively. Representative alkynyl groups include, but are not limited to, for example, ethynyl, 2-propynyl, 2-butynyl, heptynyl, octynyl, and the like.

The term“cycloalkyl”, as used herein, refers to a monocyclic or polycyclic saturated carbocyclic ring or a bi- or tri-cyclic group fused, bridged or spiro system, and the carbon atoms may be optionally oxo- substituted or optionally substituted with exocyclic olefmic double bond. Preferred cycloalkyl groups include C3-C12 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl and C4-C7 cycloalkyl. Examples of C3-C12 cycloalkyl include, but not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopentyl, cyclooctyl, 4-methylene- cyclohexyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl, bicyclo[3.1.0]hexyl, spiro[2.5]octyl, 3- methylenebicyclo[3.2.1]octyl, spiro[4.4]nonanyl, and the like.

The term“cycloalkenyl”, as used herein, refers to monocyclic or polycyclic carbocyclic ring or a bi- or tri-cyclic group fused, bridged or spiro system having at least one carbon-carbon double bond and the carbon atoms may be optionally oxo- substituted or optionally substituted with exocyclic olefmic double bond. Preferred cycloalkenyl groups include C3-C12 cycloalkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkenyl or C5-C7 cycloalkenyl groups. Examples of C3-C12 cycloalkenyl include, but not limited to, cyclopropenyl, cyclobutenyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, cycloheptenyl, cyclooctenyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-enyl, bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2- enyl, spiro[2.5]oct-4-enyl, spiro[4.4]non-2-enyl, bicyclo[4.2.1]non-3-en-12-yl, and the like.

As used herein, the term“arylalkyl” means a functional group wherein an alkylene chain is attached to an aryl group, e.g., -CEhCEh-phenyl. The term“substituted arylalkyl” means an arylalkyl functional group in which the aryl group is substituted. Similarly, the term“heteroarylalkyl” means a functional group wherein an alkylene chain is attached to a heteroaryl group. The term“substituted heteroarylalkyl” means a heteroarylalkyl functional group in which the heteroaryl group is substituted.

As used herein, the term“alkoxy” employed alone or in combination with other terms means, unless otherwise stated, an alkyl group having the designated number of carbon atoms connected to the rest of the molecule via an oxygen atom, such as, for example, methoxy, ethoxy, 2-propoxy, 2-propoxy (isopropoxy) and the higher homologs and isomers. Preferred alkoxy are (C2-C3) alkoxy.

It is understood that any alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic and cycloalkenyl moiety described herein can also be an aliphatic group or an alicyclic group.

An“aliphatic” group is a non-aromatic moiety comprised of any combination of carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, oxygen, nitrogen or other atoms, and optionally contains one or more units of unsaturation, e.g., double and/or triple bonds.

Examples of aliphatic groups are functional groups, such as alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, O, OH, NH, NH ₂ , C(0), S(0) ₂ , C(0)0, C(0)NH, 0C(0)0, OC(0)NH, OC(0)NH ₂ , S(0) ₂ NH, S(0) ₂ NH ₂ , NHC(0)NH ₂ , NHC(0)C(0)NH, NHS(0) ₂ NH, NHS(0) ₂ NH ₂ , C(0)NHS(0) _2, C(0)NHS(0) ₂ NH or C(0)NHS(0) ₂ NH ₂ , and the like, groups comprising one or more functional groups, non-aromatic hydrocarbons (optionally substituted), and groups wherein one or more carbons of a non-aromatic hydrocarbon (optionally substituted) is replaced by a functional group. Carbon atoms of an aliphatic group can be optionally oxo- substituted. An aliphatic group may be straight chained, branched, cyclic, or a combination thereof and preferably contains between about 1 and about 24 carbon atoms, more typically between about 1 and about 12 carbon atoms. In addition to aliphatic hydrocarbon groups, as used herein, aliphatic groups expressly include, for example, alkoxyalkyls, poly alkoxy alkyls, such as polyalkylene glycols, polyamines, and polyimines, for example. Aliphatic groups may be optionally substituted.

The terms“heterocyclic” or“heterocycloalkyl” can be used interchangeably and referred to a non-aromatic ring or a bi- or tri-cyclic group fused, bridged or spiro system, where (i) each ring system contains at least one heteroatom independently selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, (ii) each ring system can be saturated or unsaturated (iii) the nitrogen and sulfur heteroatoms may optionally be oxidized, (iv) the nitrogen heteroatom may optionally be quaternized, (v) any of the above rings may be fused to an aromatic ring, and (vi) the remaining ring atoms are carbon atoms which may be optionally oxo- substituted or optionally substituted with exocyclic olefmic double bond. Representative

heterocycloalkyl groups include, but are not limited to, 1,3-dioxolane, pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolinyl, pyrazolidinyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, oxazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl, morpholinyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, quinoxalinyl, pyridazinonyl, 2-azabicyclo[2.2.1]-heptyl, 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octyl, 5-azaspiro[2.5]octyl, 2- oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonanyl, 7-oxooxepan-4-yl, and tetrahydrofuryl. Such heterocyclic groups may be further substituted. Heteroaryl or heterocyclic groups can be C-attached or N- attached (where possible).

It is understood that any alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alicyclic, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclic, aliphatic moiety or the like, described herein can also be a divalent or multivalent group when used as a linkage to connect two or more groups or substituents, which can be at the same or different atom(s). One of skill in the art can readily determine the valence of any such group from the context in which it occurs.

The term“substituted” refers to substitution by independent replacement of one, two, or three or more of the hydrogen atoms with substituents including, but not limited to, -F, -Cl, -Br, -I, -OH, C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkyl; C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkenyl, C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkynyl, -C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, protected hydroxy, -NO2, -N3, -CN, -NH2, protected amino, oxo, thioxo, -NH-C2-Ci2-alkyl, -NH-C2-C8- alkenyl, -NH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -NH-C ₃ -C ₁₂ -cycloalkyl, -NH-aryl, -NH-heteroaryl, -NH- heterocycloalkyl, -dialkylamino, -diarylamino, -diheteroarylamino, -0-C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkyl, -O-C ₂ - Cs-alkenyl, -0-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -0-C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, -O-aryl, -O-heteroaryl, -O- heterocycloalkyl, -C(0)-C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkyl, -C(0)-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -C(0)-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -C(0)-C ₃ - C ₁₂ -cycloalkyl, -C(0)-aryl, -C(0)-heteroaryl, -C(0)-heterocycloalkyl, -CONH ₂ , -CONH-C ₂ - Co-alkyl, -CONH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -CONH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -CONH-C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, - CONH-aryl, -CONH-heteroaryl, -CONH-heterocycloalkyl, -0C0 ₂ -C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkyl, -OCO ₂ -C ₂ - Cs-alkenyl, -0C0 ₂ -C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -OCO ₂ -C ₃ -C ₁₂ -cycloalkyl, -OC0 ₂ -aryl, -OC0 ₂ -heteroaryl, -OC02-heterocycloalkyl, -CO2-C2-C12 alkyl, -CO2-C2-C8 alkenyl, -CO2-C2-C8 alkynyl, CO2- C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, -CO ₂ - aryl, C0 ₂ -heteroaryl, C0 ₂ -heterocyloalkyl, -OCONH ₂ , -OCONH- C ₂ -Ci2-alkyl, -OCONH-C ₂ -C8-alkenyl, -OCONH-C ₂ -C8-alkynyl, -OCONH-C3-C12- cycloalkyl, -OCONH-aryl, -OCONH-heteroaryl, -OCONH- heterocyclo-alkyl, -NHC(0)H, - NHC(0)-C ₂ -Ci2-alkyl, -NHC(0)-C ₂ -C8-alkenyl, -NHC(0)-C ₂ -C8-alkynyl, -NHC(0)-C ₃ -C 12- cycloalkyl, -NHC(0)-aryl, -NHC(0)-heteroaryl, -NHC(0)-heterocyclo-alkyl, -NHCO ₂ -C ₂ - Co-alkyl, -NHC0 ₂ -C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -NHCO ₂ - C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -NHC0 ₂ -C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, - NHC0 ₂ -aryl, -NHC0 ₂ -heteroaryl, -NHCO ₂ - heterocycloalkyl, -NHC(0)NH ₂ , -NHC(0)NH- C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkyl, -NHC(0)NH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -NHC(0)NH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -NHC(0)NH-C ₃ -C ₁₂ - cycloalkyl, -NHC(0)NH-aryl, -NHC(0)NH-heteroaryl, -NHC(0)NH-heterocycloalkyl, NHC(S)NH ₂ , -NHC(S)NH-C ₂ -C ₁₂ -alkyl, -NHC(S)NH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -NHC(S)NH-C ₂ -C ₈ - alkynyl, -NHC(S)NH-C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, -NHC(S)NH-aryl, -NHC(S)NH-heteroaryl, - NHC(S)NH-heterocycloalkyl, -NHC(NH)NH ₂ , -NHC(NH)NH-C ₂ -C ₁₂ -alkyl, -NHC(NH)NH- C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -NHC(NH)NH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -NHC(NH)NH-C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, - NHC(NH)NH-aryl, -NHC(NH)NH-heteroaryl, -NHC(NH)NH-heterocycloalkyl, -NHC(NH)- C ₂ -Ci2-alkyl, -NHC(NH)-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -NHC(NH)-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -NHC(NH)-C -CI ₂ - cycloalkyl, -NHC(NH)-aryl, -NHC(NH)-heteroaryl, -NHC(NH)-heterocycloalkyl, - C(NH)NH-C ₂ .C i ₂ -alkyl, -C(NH)NH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -C(NH)NH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -C(NH)NH- C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, -C(NH)NH-aryl, -C(NH)NH-heteroaryl, -C(NH)NH-heterocycloalkyl, - S(0)-C ₂ .C 12-alkyl, -S(0)-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, - S(0)-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -S(0)-C3-Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, - S(0)-aryl, -S(0)-heteroaryl, -S(0)-heterocycloalkyl, -S0 ₂ NH ₂ , -S0 ₂ NH-C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkyl, - S0 ₂ NH-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -S0 ₂ NH- C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -S0 ₂ NH-C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, -S0 ₂ NH-aryl, - S0 ₂ NH-heteroaryl, -S0 ₂ NH- heterocycloalkyl, -NHS0 ₂ -C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkyl, -NHSO ₂ -C ₂ -C ₈ - alkenyl, - NHS0 ₂ -C ₂ -C ₈ -alkynyl, -NHSO ₂ -C ₃ -C ₁₂ -cycloalkyl, -NHSC -aryl, -NHSO ₂ - heteroaryl, -NHS0 ₂ -heterocycloalkyl, -CH ₂ NH ₂ , -CH ₂ SO ₂ CH ₃ , -aryl, -arylalkyl, -heteroaryl, -heteroarylalkyl, -heterocycloalkyl, -C ₃ -C ₁₂ -cycloalkyl, polyalkoxyalkyl, polyalkoxy, - methoxymethoxy, -methoxyethoxy, -SH, -S-C ₂ -Ci ₂ -alkyl, -S-C ₂ -C ₈ -alkenyl, -S-C ₂ -C ₈ - alkynyl, -S-C ₃ -Ci ₂ -cycloalkyl, -S-aryl, -S -heteroaryl, -S-heterocycloalkyl, or methylthio- methyl. In certain embodiments, the substituents are independently selected from halo, preferably Cl and F; Ci-C ₄ -alkyl, preferably methyl and ethyl; halo-Ci-C ₄ -alkyl, such as fluorom ethyl, difluorom ethyl, and trifluorom ethyl; C ₂ -C ₄ -alkenyl; halo-C ₂ -C ₄ -alkenyl; C ₃ -C ₆ - cycloalkyl, such as cyclopropyl; Ci-C ₄ -alkoxy, such as methoxy and ethoxy; halo-CiXri- alkoxy, such as fluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy, and trifluoromethoxy, -CN; -OH; NH ₂ ; Ci- C ₄ -alkylamino; di(Ci-C ₄ -alkyl)amino; and N0 ₂ . It is understood that the aryls, heteroaryls, alkyls, and the like can be further substituted. In some cases, each substituent in a substituted moiety is additionally optionally substituted with one or more groups, each group being independently selected from Ci-C ₄ -alkyl; -CF ₃ , -OCH ₃ , -OCF ₃ , -F, -Cl, -Br, -I, -OH, -NO ₂ , - CN, and -NH ₂ . Preferably, a substituted alkyl group is substituted with one or more halogen atoms, more preferably one or more fluorine or chlorine atoms.

The term“halo” or halogen” alone or as part of another substituent, as used herein, refers to a fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine atom.

The term“optionally substituted”, as used herein, means that the referenced group may be substituted or unsubstituted. In one embodiment, the referenced group is optionally substituted with zero substituents, i.e., the referenced group is unsubstituted. In another embodiment, the referenced group is optionally substituted with one or more additional group(s) individually and independently selected from groups described herein.

The term“hydrogen” includes hydrogen and deuterium. In addition, the recitation of an atom includes other isotopes of that atom so long as the resulting compound is

pharmaceutically acceptable. The term“hydroxy activating group,” as used herein, refers to a labile chemical moiety which is known in the art to activate a hydroxyl group so that it will depart during synthetic procedures such as in a substitution or an elimination reaction. Examples of hydroxyl activating group include, but not limited to, mesylate, tosylate, triflate, p- nitrobenzoate, phosphonate and the like.

The term“activated hydroxyl,” as used herein, refers to a hydroxy group activated with a hydroxyl activating group, as defined above, including mesylate, tosylate, triflate, p- nitrobenzoate, phosphonate groups, for example.

The term“hydroxy protecting group,” as used herein, refers to a labile chemical moiety which is known in the art to protect a hydroxyl group against undesired reactions during synthetic procedures. After said synthetic procedure(s) the hydroxy protecting group as described herein may be selectively removed. Hydroxy protecting groups as known in the art are described generally in T.H. Greene and P.G. M. Wuts, Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York (1999). Examples of hydroxyl protecting groups include benzyloxycarbonyl, 4-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, tert-butoxy- carbonyl, isopropoxycarbonyl, diphenylmethoxycarbonyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyl, allyloxycarbonyl, acetyl, formyl, chloroacetyl, trifluoroacetyl, methoxyacetyl, phenoxyacetyl, benzoyl, methyl, t-butyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl, 2 -trimethyl silyl ethyl, allyl, benzyl, triphenyl- methyl (trityl), methoxymethyl, methylthiomethyl, benzyloxymethyl, 2-(trimethylsilyl)- ethoxymethyl, methanesulfonyl, trimethylsilyl, triisopropylsilyl, and the like.

The term "protected hydroxy," as used herein, refers to a hydroxy group protected with a hydroxy protecting group, as defined above, including benzoyl, acetyl, trimethylsilyl, triethylsilyl, methoxymethyl groups, for example.

The term“hydroxy prodrug group,” as used herein, refers to a promoiety group which is known in the art to change the physicochemical, and hence the biological properties of a parent drug in a transient manner by covering or masking the hydroxy group. After said synthetic procedure(s), the hydroxy prodrug group as described herein must be capable of reverting back to hydroxy group in vivo. Hydroxy prodrug groups as known in the art are described generally in Kenneth B. Sloan, Prodrugs. Topical and Ocular Drug Delivery

(Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences; Volume 53), Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York (1992).

The term“amino protecting group,” as used herein, refers to a labile chemical moiety which is known in the art to protect an amino group against undesired reactions during synthetic procedures. After said synthetic procedure(s) the amino protecting group as described herein may be selectively removed. Amino protecting groups as known in the art are described generally in T.H. Greene and P.G.M. Wuts, Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York (1999). Examples of amino protecting groups include, but are not limited to, m ethoxy carbonyl, t-butoxy carbonyl, 12-fluorenyl- methoxycarbonyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, and the like.

The term“protected amino,” as used herein, refers to an amino group protected with an amino protecting group as defined above.

The term "leaving group" means a functional group or atom which can be displaced by another functional group or atom in a substitution reaction, such as a nucleophilic substitution reaction. By way of example, representative leaving groups include chloro, bromo and iodo groups; sulfonic ester groups, such as mesylate, tosylate, brosylate, nosylate and the like; and acyloxy groups, such as acetoxy, trifluoroacetoxy and the like.

The term "aprotic solvent," as used herein, refers to a solvent that is relatively inert to proton activity, i.e., not acting as a proton-donor. Examples include, but are not limited to, hydrocarbons, such as hexane and toluene, for example, halogenated hydrocarbons, such as, for example, methylene chloride, ethylene chloride, chloroform, and the like, heterocyclic compounds, such as, for example, tetrahydrofuran and N-methylpyrrolidinone, and ethers such as diethyl ether, bis-methoxymethyl ether. Such compounds are well known to those skilled in the art, and it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that individual solvents or mixtures thereof may be preferred for specific compounds and reaction conditions, depending upon such factors as the solubility of reagents, reactivity of reagents and preferred temperature ranges, for example. Further discussions of aprotic solvents may be found in organic chemistry textbooks or in specialized monographs, for example: Organic Solvents Physical Properties and Methods of Purification. 4th ed., edited by John A. Riddick et al .,

Vol. II, in the Techniques of Chemistry Series. John Wiley & Sons, NY, 1986.

The term“protic solvent,” as used herein, refers to a solvent that tends to provide protons, such as an alcohol, for example, methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, t-butanol, and the like. Such solvents are well known to those skilled in the art, and it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that individual solvents or mixtures thereof may be preferred for specific compounds and reaction conditions, depending upon such factors as the solubility of reagents, reactivity of reagents and preferred temperature ranges, for example. Further discussions of protogenic solvents may be found in organic chemistry textbooks or in specialized monographs, for example: Organic Solvents Physical Properties and Methods of Purification. 4th ed., edited by John A. Riddick et a/. , Vol. II, in the Techniques of Chemistry Series. John Wiley & Sons, NY, 1986.

Combinations of substituents and variables envisioned by this invention are only those that result in the formation of stable compounds. The term“stable,” as used herein, refers to compounds which possess stability sufficient to allow manufacture and which maintains the integrity of the compound for a sufficient period of time to be useful for the purposes detailed herein (e.g., therapeutic or prophylactic administration to a subject).

The synthesized compounds can be separated from a reaction mixture and further purified by a method such as column chromatography, high pressure liquid chromatography, or recrystallization. As can be appreciated by the skilled artisan, further methods of synthesizing the compounds of the Formula herein will be evident to those of ordinary skill in the art. Additionally, the various synthetic steps may be performed in an alternate sequence or order to give the desired compounds. Synthetic chemistry transformations and protecting group methodologies (protection and deprotection) useful in synthesizing the compounds described herein are known in the art and include, for example, those such as described in R. Larock, Comprehensive Organic Transformations. 2 ^nd Ed. Wiley- VCH (1999); T.W. Greene and P.G.M. Wuts, Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis. 3rd Ed., John Wiley and Sons (1999); L. Fieser and M. Fieser, Fieser and Fieser's Reagents for Organic Synthesis. John Wiley and Sons (1994); and L. Paquette, ed., Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic

Synthesis. John Wiley and Sons (1995), and subsequent editions thereof.

The term“subject,” as used herein, refers to an animal. Preferably, the animal is a mammal. More preferably, the mammal is a human. A subject also refers to, for example, dogs, cats, horses, cows, pigs, guinea pigs, fish, birds and the like.

The compounds of this invention may be modified by appending appropriate functionalities to enhance selective biological properties. Such modifications are known in the art and may include those which increase biological penetration into a given biological system (e.g., blood, lymphatic system, central nervous system), increase oral availability, increase solubility to allow administration by injection, alter metabolism and alter rate of excretion.

The compounds described herein contain one or more asymmetric centers and thus give rise to enantiomers, diastereomers, and other stereoisomeric forms that may be defined, in terms of absolute stereochemistry, as (R)- or (S)-, or as (D)- or (L)- for amino acids. The present invention is meant to include all such possible isomers, as well as their racemic and optically pure forms. Optical isomers may be prepared from their respective optically active precursors by the procedures described above, or by resolving the racemic mixtures. The resolution can be carried out in the presence of a resolving agent, by chromatography or by repeated crystallization or by some combination of these techniques which are known to those skilled in the art. Further details regarding resolutions can be found in Jacques, et al ., Enantiomers. Racemates and Resolutions (John Wiley & Sons, 1981). When the compounds described herein contain olefmic double bonds, other unsaturation, or other centers of geometric asymmetry, and unless specified otherwise, it is intended that the compounds include both E and Z geometric isomers or cis- and trans- isomers. Likewise, all tautomeric forms are also intended to be included. Tautomers may be in cyclic or acyclic. The configuration of any carbon-carbon double bond appearing herein is selected for convenience only and is not intended to designate a particular configuration unless the text so states; thus a carbon-carbon double bond or carbon-heteroatom double bond depicted arbitrarily herein as trans may be cis, trans , or a mixture of the two in any proportion.

Certain compounds of the present invention may also exist in different stable conformational forms which may be separable. Torsional asymmetry due to restricted rotation about an asymmetric single bond, for example because of steric hindrance or ring strain, may permit separation of different conformers. The present invention includes each conformational isomer of these compounds and mixtures thereof.

As used herein, the term "pharmaceutically acceptable salt," refers to those salts which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animals without undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response and the like, and are commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are well known in the art. For example, S. M. Berge, et al. describes pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J. Pharmaceutical Sciences, 66: 2-19 (1977).

The salts can be prepared in situ during the final isolation and purification of the compounds of the invention, or separately by reacting the free base function with a suitable organic acid. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, but are not limited to, nontoxic acid addition salts are salts of an amino group formed with inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid and perchloric acid or with organic acids such as acetic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid or malonic acid or by using other methods used in the art such as ion exchange. Other pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, but are not limited to, adipate, alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bisulfate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, citrate, cyclopentane-propionate, digluconate, dodecyl sulfate, ethanesulfonate, formate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate, gluconate, hemi sulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydroiodide, 2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate, lauryl sulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate, 2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate, pamoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, picrate, pivalate, propionate, stearate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate, thiocyanate, / oluenesulfonate, undecanoate, valerate salts, and the like. Representative alkali or alkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and the like. Further

pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, when appropriate, nontoxic ammonium, quaternary ammonium, and amine cations formed using counterions such as halide, hydroxide, carboxylate, sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, sulfonate and aryl sulfonate.

As used herein, the term "pharmaceutically acceptable ester" refers to esters which hydrolyze in vivo and include those that break down readily in the human body to leave the parent compound or a salt thereof. Suitable ester groups include, for example, those derived from pharmaceutically acceptable aliphatic carboxylic acids, particularly alkanoic, alkenoic, cycloalkanoic and alkanedioic acids, in which each alkyl or alkenyl moiety advantageously has not more than 6 carbon atoms. Examples of particular esters include, but are not limited to, formates, acetates, propionates, butyrates, acrylates and ethylsuccinates.

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS

The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention formulated together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients.

As used herein, the term "pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient" means a non-toxic, inert solid, semi-solid or liquid filler, diluent, encapsulating material or formulation auxiliary of any type. Some examples of materials which can serve as pharmaceutically acceptable carriers are sugars such as lactose, glucose and sucrose; starches such as com starch and potato starch; cellulose and its derivatives such as sodium

carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose and cellulose acetate; powdered tragacanth; malt; gelatin; talc; excipients such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes; oils such as peanut oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, com oil and soybean oil; glycols such as propylene glycol; esters such as ethyl oleate and ethyl laurate; agar; buffering agents such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide; alginic acid; pyrogen-free water; isotonic saline; Ringer's solution; ethyl alcohol, and phosphate buffer solutions, as well as other non- toxic compatible lubricants such as sodium lauryl sulfate and magnesium stearate, as well as coloring agents, releasing agents, coating agents, sweetening, flavoring and perfuming agents, preservatives and antioxidants can also be present in the composition, according to the judgment of the formulator.

The pharmaceutical compositions of this invention may be administered orally, parenterally, by inhalation spray, topically, rectally, nasally, buccally, vaginally or via an implanted reservoir, preferably by oral administration or administration by injection. The pharmaceutical compositions of this invention may contain any conventional non-toxic pharmaceutically-acceptable carriers, adjuvants or vehicles. In some cases, the pH of the formulation may be adjusted with pharmaceutically acceptable acids, bases or buffers to enhance the stability of the formulated compound or its delivery form. The term parenteral as used herein includes subcutaneous, intracutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, intraarticular, intra-arterial, intrasynovial, intrastemal, intrathecal, intralesional and intracranial injection or infusion techniques.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups and elixirs. In addition to the active compounds, the liquid dosage forms may contain inert diluents commonly used in the art such as, for example, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (in particular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol,

tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof. Besides inert diluents, the oral compositions can also include adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and perfuming agents.

Injectable preparations, for example, sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions, may be formulated according to the known art using suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents. The sterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectable solution, suspension or emulsion in a nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluent or solvent, for example, as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution, U.S.P. and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition, sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose, any bland fixed oil can be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. In addition, fatty acids such as oleic acid are used in the preparation of injectable.

The injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacterial-retaining filter, or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can be dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium prior to use.

In order to prolong the effect of a drug, it is often desirable to slow the absorption of the drug from subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. This may be accomplished by the use of a liquid suspension of crystalline or amorphous material with poor water solubility. The rate of absorption of the drug then depends upon its rate of dissolution, which, in turn, may depend upon crystal size and crystalline form. Alternatively, delayed absorption of a parenterally administered drug form is accomplished by dissolving or suspending the drug in an oil vehicle. Injectable depot forms are made by forming microencapsule matrices of the drug in biodegradable polymers such as polylactide-polyglycolide. Depending upon the ratio of drug to polymer and the nature of the particular polymer employed, the rate of drug release can be controlled. Examples of other biodegradable polymers include poly(orthoesters) and poly(anhydrides). Depot injectable formulations are also prepared by entrapping the drug in liposomes or microemulsions that are compatible with body tissues.

Compositions for rectal or vaginal administration are preferably suppositories which can be prepared by mixing the compounds of this invention with suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers such as cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solid at ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active compound.

Solid dosage forms for oral administration include capsules, tablets, pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosage forms, the active compound is mixed with at least one inert, pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or carrier such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate and/or: a) fillers or extenders such as starches, lactose, sucrose, glucose, mannitol, and silicic acid, b) binders such as, for example, carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, sucrose, and acacia, c) humectants such as glycerol, d) disintegrating agents such as agar-agar, calcium carbonate, potato or tapioca starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodium carbonate, e) solution retarding agents such as paraffin, f) absorption accelerators such as quaternary ammonium compounds, g) wetting agents such as, for example, cetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate, h) absorbents such as kaolin and bentonite clay, and i) lubricants such as talc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof. In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, the dosage form may also comprise buffering agents.

Solid compositions of a similar type may also be employed as fillers in soft and hard- filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols and the like.

The solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as enteric coatings and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulating art. They may optionally contain opacifying agents and can also be of a composition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, or preferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally, in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions that can be used include polymeric substances and waxes.

Dosage forms for topical or transdermal administration of a compound of this invention include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels, powders, solutions, sprays, inhalants or patches. The active component is admixed under sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and any needed preservatives or buffers as may be required. Ophthalmic formulation, ear drops, eye ointments, powders and solutions are also contemplated as being within the scope of this invention.

The ointments, pastes, creams and gels may contain, in addition to an active compound of this invention, excipients such as animal and vegetable fats, oils, waxes, paraffins, starch, tragacanth, cellulose derivatives, polyethylene glycols, silicones, bentonites, silicic acid, talc and zinc oxide, or mixtures thereof.

Powders and sprays can contain, in addition to the compounds of this invention, excipients such as lactose, talc, silicic acid, aluminum hydroxide, calcium silicates and polyamide powder, or mixtures of these substances. Sprays can additionally contain customary propellants such as chlorofluorohydrocarbons.

Transdermal patches have the added advantage of providing controlled delivery of a compound to the body. Such dosage forms can be made by dissolving or dispensing the compound in the proper medium. Absorption enhancers can also be used to increase the flux of the compound across the skin. The rate can be controlled by either providing a rate controlling membrane or by dispersing the compound in a polymer matrix or gel.

For pulmonary delivery, a therapeutic composition of the invention is formulated and administered to the patient in solid or liquid particulate form by direct administration e.g., inhalation into the respiratory system. Solid or liquid particulate forms of the active compound prepared for practicing the present invention include particles of respirable size: that is, particles of a size sufficiently small to pass through the mouth and larynx upon inhalation and into the bronchi and alveoli of the lungs. Delivery of aerosolized therapeutics, particularly aerosolized antibiotics, is known in the art (see, for example U.S. Pat. No.

5,767,068 to Van Devanter et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,508,269 to Smith et ah, and WO 98/43650 by Montgomery, all of which are incorporated herein by reference).

COMBINATION AND ALTERNATION THERAPY

It has been recognized that drug-resistant variants of HIV, HBV and HCV can emerge after prolonged treatment with an antiviral agent. Drug resistance most typically occurs by mutation of a gene that encodes for a protein such as an enzyme used in viral replication, and most typically in the case of HIV, reverse transcriptase, protease, or DNA polymerase, and in the case of HBV, DNA polymerase, or in the case of HCV, RNA polymerase, protease, or helicase. Recently, it has been demonstrated that the efficacy of a drug against HIV infection can be prolonged, augmented, or restored by administering the compound in combination or alternation with a second, and perhaps third, antiviral compound that induces a different mutation from that caused by the principle drug. The compounds can be used for combination are selected from the group consisting of a HBV polymerase inhibitor, interferon, TLR modulators such as TLR-7 agonists or TLR-9 agonists, therapeutic vaccines, immune activator of certain cellular viral RNA sensors, viral entry inhibitor, viral maturation inhibitor, distinct capsid assembly modulator, antiviral compounds of distinct or unknown mechanism, and combination thereof. Alternatively, the pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, or other parameter of the drug can be altered by such combination or alternation therapy. In general, combination therapy is typically preferred over alternation therapy because it induces multiple simultaneous stresses on the virus.

Preferred compounds for combination or alternation therapy for the treatment of HBV include 3TC, FTC, L-FMAU, interferon, adefovir dipivoxil, entecavir, telbivudine (L-dT), valtorcitabine (3'-valinyl L-dC), b-D-dioxolanyl-guanine (DXG), P-D-dioxolanyl-2,6- diaminopurine (DAPD), and P-D-dioxolanyl-6-chloropurine (ACP), famciclovir, penciclovir, lobucavir, ganciclovir, and ribavirin.

Although the invention has been described with respect to various preferred embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto, but rather those skilled in the art will recognize that variations and modifications may be made therein which are within the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims. ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY

An inhibitory amount or dose of the compounds of the present invention may range from about 0.01 mg/Kg to about 500 mg/Kg, alternatively from about 1 to about 50 mg/Kg. Inhibitory amounts or doses will also vary depending on route of administration, as well as the possibility of co-usage with other agents.

According to the methods of treatment of the present invention, viral infections, conditions are treated or prevented in a patient such as a human or another animal by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, in such amounts and for such time as is necessary to achieve the desired result.

By a "therapeutically effective amount" of a compound of the invention is meant an amount of the compound which confers a therapeutic effect on the treated subject, at a reasonable benefit/risk ratio applicable to any medical treatment. The therapeutic effect may be objective (i.e., measurable by some test or marker) or subjective (i.e., subject gives an indication of or feels an effect). An effective amount of the compound described above may range from about 0.1 mg/Kg to about 500 mg/Kg, preferably from about 1 to about 50 mg/Kg. Effective doses will also vary depending on route of administration, as well as the possibility of co-usage with other agents. It will be understood, however, that the total daily usage of the compounds and compositions of the present invention will be decided by the attending physician within the scope of sound medical judgment. The specific

therapeutically effective dose level for any particular patient will depend upon a variety of factors including the disorder being treated and the severity of the disorder; the activity of the specific compound employed; the specific composition employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the patient; the time of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretion of the specific compound employed; the duration of the treatment; drugs used in combination or contemporaneously with the specific compound employed; and like factors well known in the medical arts.

The total daily dose of the compounds of this invention administered to a human or other animal in single or in divided doses can be in amounts, for example, from 0.01 to 50 mg/kg body weight or more usually from 0.1 to 25 mg/kg body weight. Single dose compositions may contain such amounts or submultiples thereof to make up the daily dose.

In general, treatment regimens according to the present invention comprise administration to a patient in need of such treatment from about 10 mg to about 1000 mg of the compound(s) of this invention per day in single or multiple doses. The compounds of the present invention described herein can, for example, be administered by injection, intravenously, intra-arterial, subdermally, intraperitoneally, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously; or orally, buccally, nasally, transmucosally, topically, in an ophthalmic preparation, or by inhalation, with a dosage ranging from about 0.1 to about 500 mg/kg of body weight, alternatively dosages between 1 mg and 1000 mg/dose, every 4 to 120 hours, or according to the requirements of the particular drug. The methods herein contemplate administration of an effective amount of compound or compound composition to achieve the desired or stated effect. Typically, the pharmaceutical compositions of this invention will be administered from about 1 to about 6 times per day or alternatively, as a continuous infusion. Such administration can be used as a chronic or acute therapy. The amount of active ingredient that may be combined with pharmaceutically excipients or carriers to produce a single dosage form will vary depending upon the host treated and the particular mode of administration. A typical preparation will contain from about 5% to about 95% active compound (w/w). Alternatively, such preparations may contain from about 20% to about 80% active compound.

Lower or higher doses than those recited above may be required. Specific dosage and treatment regimens for any particular patient will depend upon a variety of factors, including the activity of the specific compound employed, the age, body weight, general health status, sex, diet, time of administration, rate of excretion, drug combination, the severity and course of the disease, condition or symptoms, the patient’s disposition to the disease, condition or symptoms, and the judgment of the treating physician.

Upon improvement of a patient’s condition, a maintenance dose of a compound, composition or combination of this invention may be administered, if necessary.

Subsequently, the dosage or frequency of administration, or both, may be reduced, as a function of the symptoms, to a level at which the improved condition is retained when the symptoms have been alleviated to the desired level. Patients may, however, require intermittent treatment on a long-term basis upon any recurrence of disease symptoms.

When the compositions of this invention comprise a combination of a compound of the Formula described herein and one or more additional therapeutic or prophylactic agents, both the compound and the additional agent should be present at dosage levels of between about 1 to 100%, and more preferably between about 5 to 95% of the dosage normally administered in a monotherapy regimen. The additional agents may be administered separately, as part of a multiple dose regimen, from the compounds of this invention. Alternatively, those agents may be part of a single dosage form, mixed together with the compounds of this invention in a single composition.

The“additional therapeutic or prophylactic agents” include but are not limited to, immune therapies (eg. interferon), therapeutic vaccines, antifibrotic agents, anti-inflammatory agents such as corticosteroids or NSAIDs, bronchodilators such as beta-2 adrenergic agonists and xanthines (e.g. theophylline), mucolytic agents, anti-muscarinics, anti-leukotrienes, inhibitors of cell adhesion (e.g. ICAM antagonists), anti -oxidants (e.g. N-acetylcysteine), cytokine agonists, cytokine antagonists, lung surfactants and/or antimicrobial and anti-viral agents (e.g. ribavirin and amantidine). The compositions according to the invention may also be used in combination with gene replacement therapy.

ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviations which may be used in the descriptions of the scheme and the examples that follow are: Ac for acetyl; AcOH for acetic acid; B0C2O for di-Zc/V-butyl-di carbonate; Boc for /-butoxy carbonyl; Bz for benzoyl; Bn for benzyl; t-BuOK for potassium /c/V-butoxide; Brine for sodium chloride solution in water; CDI for carbonyldiimidazole; DCM or CH2CI2 for dichloromethane; CH3 for methyl; CH3CN for acetonitrile; CS2CO3 for cesium carbonate; CuCl for copper (I) chloride; Cul for copper (I) iodide; dba for dibenzylidene acetone; DBU for l,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]-undec-7-ene; DEAD for diethylazodicarboxylate; DIAD for diisopropyl azodicarboxylate; DIPEA or (i-Pr)2EtN for N,N,-diisopropylethyl amine; DMP or Dess-Martin periodinane for l,l,2-tris(acetyloxy)-l,2-dihydro-l,2-benziodoxol-3-(lH)-one ; DMAP for 4-dimethylamino-pyridine; DME for 1,2-dimethoxy ethane; DMF for N,N- dimethylformamide; DMSO for dimethyl sulfoxide; EtOAc for ethyl acetate; EtOH for ethanol; Et ₂ 0 for diethyl ether; HATU for 0-(7-azabenzotriazol-2-yl)-N,N,N ^, ,N’,- tetramethyluronium Hexafluoro-phosphate; HC1 for hydrogen chloride; K2CO3 for potassium carbonate; n- BuLi for «-butyl lithium; DDQ for 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-l,4-benzoquinone; LDA for lithium diisopropylamide; LiTMP for lithium 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidinate; MeOH for methanol; Mg for magnesium; MOM for methoxymethyl; Ms for mesyl or -SO2- CH3; NaHMDS for sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide; NaCl for sodium chloride; NaH for sodium hydride; NaHC0 ₃ for sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate; Na ₂ C0 ₃ sodium carbonate; NaOH for sodium hydroxide; Na ₂ S0 ₄ for sodium sulfate; NaHS0 ₃ for sodium bisulfite or sodium hydrogen sulfite; Na ₂ S ₂ C> ₃ for sodium thiosulfate; NH2NH2 for hydrazine; NH ₄ CI for ammonium chloride; Ni for nickel; OH for hydroxyl; Os0 ₄ for osmium tetroxide; OTf for triflate; PPA for polyphophoric acid; PTSA for / oluenesulfonic acid; PPTS for pyridinium / oluenesulfonate; TB AF for tetrabutylammonium fluoride; TEA or Et ₃ N for triethylamine; TES for triethylsilyl; TESC1 for triethylsilyl chloride; TESOTf for triethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate; TFA for trifluoroacetic acid; THF for tetrahydrofuran; TMEDA for N^N^N’-tetramethylethylene-diamine; TPP or PPh ₃ for triphenyl -phosphine; Tos or Ts for tosyl or -SO ₂ -C ₆ H ₄ CH ₃ ; TS ₂ O for tolylsulfonic anhydride or tosyl -anhydride; TsOH for p-tolylsulfonic acid; Pd for palladium; Ph for phenyl; Pd ₂ (dba) ₃ for tris(diben- zylideneacetone) dipalladium (0); Pd(PPli ₃ ) ₄ for tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)-palladium (0); PdCh(PPh ₃ ) ₂ for trans-dichlorobis-(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II); Pt for platinum; Rh for rhodium; rt for room temperature; Ru for ruthenium; TBS for /er/-butyl dimethyl silyl; TMS for trimethyl silyl; or TMSC1 for trimethyl silyl chloride.

SYNTHETIC METHODS

The compounds and processes of the present invention will be better understood in connection with the following synthetic schemes that illustrate the methods by which the compounds of the invention may be prepared. These schemes are of illustrative purpose, and are not meant to limit the scope of the invention. Equivalent, similar, or suitable solvents, reagents or reaction conditions may be substituted for those particular solvents, reagents, or reaction conditions described herein without departing from the general scope of the method of synthesis.

Scheme 1 :

Illustrated in Scheme 1, compounds such as 4 (Zi, Z ₂ , Z ₃ , Qi, Q ₂ , Q ₃ , and Q ₄ as defined previously; X defined as halogen) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art.

Intermediate 1 can be reacted in a carbon-nitrogen bond forming reaction with sulfamidate 2, typically mediated by a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: K ₂ CO ₃ , CS ₂ CO ₃ , KOAc, NaOtBu, NaOH, KOH, NaH, Et ₃ N, or DBU. Carbamate 3 can be reacted in an deprotection step (denoted as [Deprotection]) using reagents including, but not limited to: TFA, HC1, or ^SC o produce amine 4. Scheme 2:

Illustrated in Scheme 2, compounds such as 4 (Zi, Z ₂ , Z ₃ , Qi, Q ₂ , Q ₃ , and Q ₄ as defined previously; X defined as halogen) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art.

Intermediate 1 can be reacted in a carbon-nitrogen bond forming reaction with ketone 2 (X ₂ defined as halogen, -OTf, -OMs, -OAc or -OTs) typically mediated by a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: K ₂ CO ₃ , CS ₂ CO ₃ , KOAc, NaOtBu, NaOH, KOH, Et ₃ N, or DBU. Intermediate 3 can be reacted in an amination step (denoted as [Animation]) using reagents including, but not limited to: NaBEECN and NEEOAc to produce amine 4.

Scheme 3 :

Illustrated in Scheme 3, compounds such as 4 (Zi, Z2, Z ₃ , Qi, Q2, Q ₃ , Q4 _, Yi, Y2, Y ₃ , and Y ₄ as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Amine 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a condensation reaction with pyran 2 to produce intermediate 3. Intermediate 3 can be reacted in a ring closing step (denoted as [Ring Closure]) typically mediated by a metal-containing reagent including, but not limited to: Pd(OAc) ₂ , PdBr ₂ , or Pd-SPhos G3 and a base, including, but not limited to: KOAc, K ₂ CO ₃ , CS ₂ CO ₃ , Et ₃ N, or K ₃ PO ₄ to produce heterocycle 4. Scheme 4:

Illustrated in Scheme 4, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z ₃ , Qi, Q2, Q ₃ , Q4 _, Yi, Y2, and Y ₄ as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Intermediate 1 (R defined as hydrogen, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted aryl) can be reacted under hydrolytic conditions mediated by NaOH, and followed by purification using SFC, compounds such as 2 can be obtained with high optical purity.

Scheme 5:

Illustrated in Scheme 5, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z3, R2, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, Y2, Y ₃ , and Y ₄ as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Compound 1 (X defined as halogen, -B(OH) ₂ , -BF ₃ K, -B(pin), -OTf, or -OMs) can be reacted in a coupling reaction with 2 (M defined as halogen, -B(OH) ₂ , -BF ₃ K, -B(pin), -OTf, or -OMs) that is mediated by a metal-containing reagent (denoted as [Metal]) including, but not limited to reagents that contain: Pd, Cu, Zn, Fe, Ir, Ru, Rh, or Ni, and a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: KOAc, K2CO ₃ , CS2CO ₃ , Et3N, or K ₃ PO4 to produce 3.

Scheme 6:

Illustrated in Scheme 6, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z2, R ₃ , Qi, Q2, Q ₃ , Q4 _, Yi, Y2, Y ₃ , and Y ₄ as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Compound 1 (X defined as halogen, -B(OH) ₂ , -BF ₃ K, -B(pin), -OTf, or -OMs) can be reacted in a coupling reaction with 2 (M defined as halogen, -B(OH) ₂ , -BF ₃ K, -B(pin), -OTf, or -OMs) that is mediated by a metal-containing reagent (denoted as [Metal]) including, but not limited to reagents that contain: Pd, Cu, Zn, Fe, Ir, Ru, Rh, or Ni, and a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: KOAc, K2CO ₃ , CS2CO ₃ , Et3N, or K ₃ PO4 to produce 3.

Scheme 7:

Illustrated in Scheme 7, compounds such as 3 (Z2, Z3, Ri, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, Y2, Y ₃ , and Y ₄ as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Compound 1 (X defined as halogen, -B(OH) ₂ , -BF ₃ K, -B(pin), -OTf, or -OMs) can be reacted in a coupling reaction with 2 (M defined as halogen, -B(OH) ₂ , -BF ₃ K, -B(pin), -OTf, or -OMs) that is mediated by a metal-containing reagent (denoted as [Metal]) including, but not limited to reagents that contain: Pd, Cu, Zn, Fe, Ir, Ru, Rh, or Ni, and a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: KOAc, K2CO ₃ , CS2CO ₃ , Et3N, or K ₃ PO4 to produce 3.

Scheme 8:

Illustrated in Scheme 8, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z ₃ , Qi, Q2, Q ₃ , Q4 _, Y2, Y ₃ , and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. 1 can be reacted in a fluorination reaction (denoted as [Fluorination]) with an electrophilic reagent including, but not limited to: NFSI or SelectFluor, to produce fluorinated compound 2.

Scheme 9:

Illustrated in Scheme 9, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi _, and Y4 as defined previously; X defined as halogen) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acid 1 can be reacted in a halogenation reaction (denoted as [Halogenation]) with an electrophilic reagent including, but not limited to: SOCb, oxalyl chloride, Ghosez’ Reagent, or POBn to produce acyl halide 2.

Scheme 10:

Illustrated in Scheme 10, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acyl halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a cyclization reaction with hydrazinecarbothioamide and NaOH to produce

2

Scheme 11 :

Illustrated in Scheme 11, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acyl halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a cyclization reaction with hydrazine and trimethylorthoformate to produce 2

Scheme 12:

Illustrated in Scheme 12, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acyl halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a cyclization reaction with 2 to produce 3.

Scheme 13:

Illustrated in Scheme 13, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acyl halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a functionalization reaction with ammonium hydroxide and palladium (II) chloride to produce 2.

Scheme 14:

Illustrated in Scheme 14, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z ₂ , Z ₃ , Qi, Q ₂ , Q ₃ , Q _4, Yi, and Y ₄ as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acyl halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a cyclization reaction with 2, and following treatment with Lawesson’s reagent, compounds such as 3 are produced.

Scheme 15:

Illustrated in Scheme 15, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acyl halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a cyclization reaction with ammonium hydroxide and palladium (II) chloride, followed by reaction with sodium azide to produce 2.

Scheme 16:

Illustrated in Scheme 16, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acyl halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a cyclization reaction with ammonium hydroxide and DMF-DMA, followed by reaction with hydrazine to produce 2.

Scheme 17:

Illustrated in Scheme 17, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z ₂ , Z ₃ , Qi, Q ₂ , Q ₃ , Q _4, Yi, and Y ₄ as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acyl halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a reaction with sulfone 2 to produce 3.

Scheme 18:

Illustrated in Scheme 18, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Acid 1 can be reacted in a rearrangement reaction with DPP A, a suitable base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: Et3N or Hunig’s Base, and followed by reaction with HCI, compounds such as 2 are produced.

Scheme 19:

Illustrated in Scheme 19, compounds such as (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Amine 1 can be reacted in a reaction with acyl halide 2 (X defined as halogen) to produce 3.

Scheme 20:

Illustrated in Scheme 20, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Amine 1 can be reacted in a reaction with acyl halide 2 (X defined as halogen) to produce 3.

Scheme 21 :

Illustrated in Scheme 21, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Amine 1 can be reacted in a cyclization reaction with dihydrofuran-2,5-dione to produce 2.

Scheme 22:

Illustrated in Scheme 22, compounds such as (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Amine 1 can be reacted in a reaction with isocyanate 2 to produce 3.

Scheme 23 :

Illustrated in Scheme 23, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Amine 1 can be reacted in a reaction with sulfonyl chloride 2 to produce 3.

Scheme 24:

Illustrated in Scheme 24, compounds such as 4 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; X3 defined as halogen) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Amine 1 can be reacted in a Sandmeyer-type reaction with protic compound 2 (Xi defined as halogen), sodium nitrite, and a potassium salt (X2 defined as halogen) to produce 4.

Scheme 25:

Illustrated in Scheme 25, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z ₃ , Qi, Q ₂ , Q ₃ , Q _4, Yi, and Y ₄ as defined previously; each R independently defined as hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl; alternatively, R groups can be combined to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Halide 1 can be reacted in a borylation reaction, typically mediated by a Pd-containing reagent (denoted as [Pd source]) including, but not limited to: Pd(OAc) ₂ , PdCl2(dppf), or Pd(PPh3)4, and a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: KOAc, K2CO3, or Et3N to produce 2. Scheme 26:

Illustrated in Scheme 26, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Boron-containing intermediate 1 (each Q5 independently defined as hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl; alternatively, R groups can be combined to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring) can be reacted in a coupling reaction with halide 2 (X defined as halogen), typically mediated by a Pd-containing reagent (denoted as [Pd source]) including, but not limited to: Pd(OAc) ₂ , PdCb(dppf), or Pd(PPh3)4, and a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: KOAc, K ₂ CO ₃ , or Et ₃ N to produce 3.

Scheme 27:

Illustrated in Scheme 27, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z ₂ , Z ₃ , Qi, Q ₂ , Q ₃ , Q _4, Yi, and Y ₄ as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a coupling reaction with 2 (M defined as a functional group containing an atom including, but not limited to: B, Sn, Al, Si, Zn, or Mg), typically mediated by a Pd-containing reagent (denoted as [Pd source]) including, but not limited to: Pd(OAc)2, PdCl2(dppf), or Pd(PPh3)4, and a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: KOAc, K2CO3, or Et3N to produce 3. Scheme 28:

Illustrated in Scheme 28, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; R defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Halide 1 (X defined as halogen) can be reacted in a coupling reaction with a Cu-containing reagent including, but not limited to: CuBr or Cul, and an alcohol and its conjugate base, namely NaOR/ROH to produce 3.

Scheme 29:

Illustrated in Scheme 29, compounds such as 3 and/or 4 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _,

Yi, and Y4 as defined previously; each R independently defined as optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Ester 1 (Wi defined as optionally substituted alkyl) can be reacted in a substitution reaction with 2 (M defined as a functional group containing an atom including, but not limited to: B, Sn, Al, Si, Zn, or Mg), typically mediated by a Cu-containing reagent including, but not limited to: Cul or CuBr to produce 3 and/or 4.

Scheme 30:

1 3 4 5 Illustrated in Scheme 30, compounds such as 5 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Ester 1 (Wi defined as optionally substituted alkyl) can be activated by thionyl chloride, then reacted with amine 2 (R defined as hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl) to produce oxime 3. This can undergo saponification with NaOH to produce acid 4. This intermediate can be reacted in a cyclization reaction (denoted as [Annulation]) to produce 5.

Scheme 31 :

Illustrated in Scheme 31, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z ₂ , Z ₃ , Qi, Q ₂ , Q ₃ , Q _4, Yi, and Y ₄ as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Ester 1 (Wi defined as optionally substituted alkyl) can be reacted in a cyclization reaction with hydrazine to produce 2.

Scheme 32:

Illustrated in Scheme 32, compounds such as 5 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, Y2, Y3, and Y ₄ as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Azole 1 (X defined as halogen, Q ₅ defined as a carbon-based protecting group including, but not limited to: Boc or trityl) can be reacted in a formylation reaction (denoted as [Formylation] in Scheme 32) that is mediated by a strong base, including, but not limited to: isopropylmagnesium chloride or LDA, to produce aldehyde 2. This can be reacted in a deprotection reaction (denoted as [Deprotection] in Scheme 32) mediated by an acidic reagent including, but not limited to: TFA or HC1, to produce intermediate 3. This can be reacted with compound 4 to produce an intermediate cycloadduct which can be oxidized (denoted as [Oxidation] in Scheme 32) to produce pyridone 5.

Scheme 33:

Illustrated in Scheme 33, compounds such as 3 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Y3, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Azole 1 can be reacted an annulation with intermediate 2, mediated by a metal -based reagent (denoted as [Metal] in Scheme 33) including, but not limited to: Znh, ZnB^, or ZnCh _, to produce pyridone 3.

Scheme 34:

Illustrated in Scheme 34, compounds such as 2 (Zi, Z2, Z3, Qi, Q2, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, Y2, and Y4 as defined previously) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Ester 1 (R defined as optionally substituted alkyl) can be reacted with ammonia then DMF-DMA. Following reaction with hydrazine, triazole 2 can be produced.

Scheme 35:

Illustrated in Scheme 35, compounds such as 6 (Ri, Qi, ⁽ ¾, Q3, Q4 _, Yi, Y2, Y3, and Y4 as defined previously; X defined as halogen) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art. Amino alcohol 1 can be condensed with pyran 2 to produce intermediate 3. The alcohol function can be activated with MsCl, then displaced with NaN ₃ to produce azide 4. This can undergo a cycloaddition reaction with alkyne 5, mediated by a potassium salt, a copper reagent (denoted as [Cu] in Scheme 35) including, but not limited to: CuCk, Cu(OAc)2, or Cu(C104)2 hexahydrate, and a base (denoted as [Base] in Scheme 35) including, but not limited to: Et3N, DBU, or DIPEA, to produce triazole 6.

Scheme 36:

Illustrated in Scheme 36, compounds such as 4 (Zi, Z ₂ , Z ₃ , Qi, Q ₂ , Q ₃ , and Q ₄ as defined previously; X defined as halogen) can be prepared according to the illustrated synthetic methods herein, or by similar methods known to those skilled in the art.

Intermediate 1 can be reacted in a carbon-nitrogen bond forming reaction with sulfamidate 2, typically mediated by a base (denoted as [Base]) including, but not limited to: K2CO3, CS2CO3, KOAc, NaOtBu, NaOH, KOH, NaH, Et3N, or DBU. Amine 3 can be reacted in an deprotection step (denoted as [Deprotection]) using reagents including, but not limited to: TFA, HC1, or EbSC o produce amine 4. All references cited herein, whether in print, electronic, computer readable storage media or other form, are expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety, including but not limited to, abstracts, articles, journals, publications, texts, treatises, internet web sites, databases, patents, and patent publications.

Various changes and modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art and such changes and modifications including, without limitation, those relating to the chemical structures, substituents, derivatives, formulations and/or methods of the invention may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims.

Although the invention has been described with respect to various preferred embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto, but rather those skilled in the art will recognize that variations and modifications may be made therein which are within the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims.

EXAMPLES

The compounds and processes of the present invention will be better understood in connection with the following examples, which are intended as an illustration only and not limiting of the scope of the invention. Starting materials were either available from a commercial vendor or produced by methods well known to those skilled in the art.

General Conditions:

Mass spectra were run on LC-MS systems using electrospray ionization. These were Agilent 1290 Infinity II systems with an Agilent 6120 Quadrupole detector. Spectra were obtained using a ZORBAX Eclipse XDB-C18 column (4.6 x 30 mm, 1.8 micron). Spectra were obtained at 298K using a mobile phase of 0.1% formic acid in water (A) and 0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile (B). Spectra were obtained with the following solvent gradient: 5% (B) from 0-1.5 min, 5-95% (B) from 1.5-4.5 min, and 95% (B) from 4.5-6 min. The solvent flowrate was 1.2 mL/min. Compounds were detected at 210 nm and 254 nm wavelengths. [M+H] ⁺ refers to mono-isotopic molecular weights.

NMR spectra were run on a Bruker 400 MHz spectrometer. Spectra were measured at 298K and referenced using the solvent peak. Chemical shifts for 'H NMR are reported in parts per million (ppm).

Compounds were purified via reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RPHPLC) using a Gilson GX-281 automated liquid handling system. Compounds were purified on a Phenomenex Kinetex EVO C18 column (250 x 21.2 mm, 5 micron), unless otherwise specified. Compounds were purified at 298K using a mobile phase of water (A) and acetonitrile (B) using gradient elution between 0% and 100% (B), unless otherwise specified. The solvent flowrate was 20 mL/min and compounds were detected at 254 nm wavelength.

Alternatively, compounds were purified via normal-phase liquid chromatography (NPLC) using a Teledyne ISCO Combiflash purification system. Compounds were purified on a REDISEP silica gel cartridge. Compounds were purified at 298K and detected at 254 nm wavelength.

Exl: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : An oven-dried flask was charged with 3,5-dibromo-lH-pyrazole (3 g, 13.28 mmol) and THF (30 mL). The reaction mixture was cooled in an ice bath and to this was added sodium hydride (584 mg, 14.61 mmol). After stirring at this temperarure for 20 minutes, a solution of tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (4.45 g, 15.94 mmol) was added as a solution in THF (20 mL). The reaction mixture was then warmed to rt. After 6 h, MeOH (1 mL) was added, then the volatiles were removed. The residue was dissolved in DCM (50 mL), then TFA (10 mL) was added. After stirring at rt for 14 h, the volatiles were removed and the crude product was taken onto the next step without further purification. ESI MS m/z = 326.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Step 2: The material from the previous step was dissolved in 2: 1 EtOH:AcOH (25 mL). To this was added a solution of ethyl 4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate (3.34 g, 19.84 mmol) as a solution in EtOH (10 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to reach rt. The volatiles were removed, and the residue was purified on silica gel with 0-15% MeOH:EtOAc to provide ethyl (R)-2-(2-(3,5-dibromo-lH-pyrazol-2-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan- 2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate (3.5 g, 57% yield over three steps). ESI MS m/z ⁼ 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Step 3: An oven-dried vial was charged with ethyl (R)-2-(2-(3,5-dibromo-lH-pyrazol-2-yl)- 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxyl ate (3 g, 6.31 mmol), PdBr2 (168 mg, 0.631 mmol), KOAc (929 mg, 9.47 mmol), and DMF (25 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at 90 °C for 14 h. Then, the DMF was removed, and the residue was purified on silica gel with 0-15% MeOFfEtOAc to provide ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylate (1.3 g, 52% yield). ESI MS mlz = 395.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Step 4: An oven-dried vial was charged with ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ate (25 mg, 0.063 mmol), (4- fluorophenyl)boronic acid (9 mg, 0.063 mmol), CS2CO3 (62 mg, 0.19 mmol), and Pd-XPhos- G3 (7 mg, 0.006 mmol). The vial was purged with nitrogen gas, then 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and water (1 mL) were added. The reaction mixture was heated at 100 °C for 16 h, then allowed to reach room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with DCM (5 mL) and the pH was adjusted to 3 with 1M Aq. HC1. The product was extracted with DCM (3x5 mL) and the combined organic layers were concentrated. The residue was purified by RP-HPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H -pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (2 mg, 12% yield). ESI MS mlz = 382.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex2: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3 -fluorophenyl)- 10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz ⁼ 382.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex3: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-fluorophenyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (2.6 mg). ESI MS mlz = 382.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex4: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(furan-3-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that furan-3-ylboronic acid was used in place of (4- fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(furan-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 354.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex5: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that 2-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2- dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH-pyrazole was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2 -m ethyl- lH-pyrazol-4-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.9 mg). ESI MS mlz = 368.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex6: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-methoxypyrimidin-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-methoxypyrimidin-5-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- methoxypyrimidin-5-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS m/z = 396.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex7: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(oxazol-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo [1 ,5-a] pyrido [2,2-c] pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2- yl)oxazole was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-(oxazol-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a ]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS m/z = 355.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex8: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,4- difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido [2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 400.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¾ NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) d 15.46 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.00 (td, 7= 8.6, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J= 3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 7.01 - 6.89 (m, 2H), 4.94 (d, J= 14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.69 (dd, J= 13.8, 3.8 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (d, J = 4.7 Hz, 1H), 0.91 (s, 9H).

Ex9: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-5,6- dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyri do[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 432.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

ExlO: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 394.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exll: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyr azolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (3-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz =394.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl2: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 394.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¾ NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) d 15.59 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.99 (dd, 7= 7.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (ddd, 7= 8.4, 7.3, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 7.07 - 6.98 (m, 3H), 4.92 (d, J= 14.3 Hz, 1H), 4.68 (dd, J= 14.4, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (d, J= 4.8 Hz, 1H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 0.89 (s, 9H).

Exl3: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (4-chlorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 398.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl4: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(methylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl)-10-oxo- 5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(methylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- (methylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 395.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl5: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl)-10 -oxo- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carb oxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(cyclopropylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- (2-(cyclopropylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 421.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl6: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3,6-dimethoxypyridazin-4-yl)-10-oxo-5, 6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (3,6-dimethoxypyridazin-4-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3,6- dimethoxypyridazin-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5 -a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS m/z = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¾ NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) d 15.32 (s, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 4.95 (d, J= 14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.69

(d, J= 14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.27 - 4.23 (m, 1H), 4.22 (s, 3H), 4.10 (s, 3H), 0.90 (s, 9H).

Exl7: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (3 -(trifluorom ethoxy )phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo- 2-(3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.9 mg). ESI MS m/z = 448.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl8: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][l,4]dioxin-6-yl)-1 0-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][l,4]dioxin-6-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- (2,3 -dihydrobenzo[b] [ 1 ,4]dioxin-6-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 422.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl9: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-methylthiazol-5-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- methylthiazol-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]py rido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 385.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex20: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(p-tolyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazo lo[l,5- a] pyrido [2,2-c] pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that p-tolylboronic acid was used in place of (4- fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(p-tolyl)-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS m/z = 378.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex21: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)- 10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- (2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.9 mg). ESI MS m/z = 444.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCb) 5 15.44 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J = 8.2, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 - 7.13 (m, 2H), 7.09 - 7.05 (m, 2H), 4.97 (d, J= 14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.72 (dd, J= 14.5, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (d, J= 4.9 Hz, 1H), 0.91 (s, 9H).

Ex22: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(7-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-o xo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (7-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- (7-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-py razolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS m/z = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¾ NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) 5 15.40 (s, 1H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J= 9.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 7.01 (s,

1H), 6.77 (t, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.22 - 6.15 (m, 2H), 4.94 (d, J= 14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.67 (dd, J = 14.4, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.22 (d, J= 5.0 Hz, 1H), 0.90 (s, 9H). Ex23: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydr o-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,3- dimethoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid o[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.9 mg). ESI MS m!z = 424.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex24: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(trifluorom ethoxy )phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo- 2-(2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 448.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex25: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (4-(trifluorom ethoxy )phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo- 2-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 448.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex26: Synthesis of (R)-2-(benzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that benzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2-(benzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)- 6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[ 2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 408.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex27: Synthesis of (R)-2-(benzofuran-7-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that benzofuran-7-ylboronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2-(benzofuran-7-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (1.2 mg). ESI MS mlz ⁼ 404.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex28: Synthesis of (R)-2-(benzofuran-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that benzofuran-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2-(benzofuran-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 404.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex29: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo [1 ,5-a] pyrido [2,2-c] pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,6-difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,6- difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido [2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS m/z = 400.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex30: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,3-difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,3- difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido [2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS m/z = 400.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex31: Synthesis of (R)-2-(benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that benzo[d]thiazol-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2-(benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-6- (tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 421.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¾ NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) d 15.50 (s, 1H), 9.13 (s, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.22 (dd, 7= 7.6, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dd, 7= 8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.54 (t, 7 = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 5.00 (d, 7 = 14.3 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (dd, 7 = 14.4, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 4.23 (d, 7 = 4.7 Hz, 1H), 0.93 (s, 9H).

Ex32: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydr o-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-l 2-carboxylic acid, except that (2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,5- dimethoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid o[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 424.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¾ NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) d 15.47 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.58 (d, 7 = 2.9 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (s, 1H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 6.97 - 6.87 (m, 2H), 4.94 (d, 7 = 14.3 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (dd, 7 = 14.4, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (d, 7 = 4.7 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 0.91 (s, 9H).

Ex33: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)- 10-oxo- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carb oxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-l 2-carboxylic acid, except that (2-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)- 2-(2-methoxy-5-(tri fluoromethoxy)phenyl)-10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l, 5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 478.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex34: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(5-methoxy-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)- 10-oxo- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carb oxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-ethoxy-5-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(5- methoxy-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 478.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex35: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(2,3,6-trimethoxyphenyl)-5,6-dih ydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,3,6-trimethoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(2,3,6- trimethoxyphenyl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 454.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex36: Synthesis of (R)-2-(5-(benzyloxy)-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo- 5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (5-(benzyloxy)-2-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2-(5-(benzyloxy)- 2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 500.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex37: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-5-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro-

10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-ethoxy-5-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- ethoxy-5-methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 438.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex38: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (6-fluoropyri din-3 -yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(6- fluoropyri din-3 -yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS m/z = 383.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex39: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,4-difluoro-5-methylphenyl)-10-oxo-5, 6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,4-difluoro-5-methylphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,4- difluoro-5-methylphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5 -a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 414.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex40: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-cyanophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-cyan ophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-cyanophenyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS m!z = 389.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex41: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3-fluoropyridin-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (3-fluoropyridin-4-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3- fluoropyridin-4-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 383.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex42: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-cyano-5-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dih ydro-

10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-cyano-5-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-cyano-5- fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2 ,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (0.8 mg). ESI MS mlz = 407.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex43: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][l,4]dioxepin-6 -yl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][l,4]dioxepin-6- yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6- (tert-butyl)-2-(3 ,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b] [ 1 ,4]dioxepin-6-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 436.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex44: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(2,3,4-trifluorophenyl)-5,6-dihy dro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,3,4-trifluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(2,3,4- trifluorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c ]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 418.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex45: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-cyano-3-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-cyano-3-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-cyano-3- methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 419.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex46: Synthesis of (R)-6-(te rt-butyl)-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 380.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex47: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-fluoro-6-hydroxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-fluoro-6-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-fluoro-6- hydroxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1.2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 398.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¾ NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) d 15.29 (s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 7.28 (d, J= 3.7 Hz, 1H), 7.24 - 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.09 (s,

1H), 6.87 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (ddd, 7= 11.5, 8.3, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 4.93 (d, 7= 14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (dd, J= 14.5, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (d, J= 5.0 Hz, 1H), 0.91 (s, 9H). Ex48: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-ethoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 408.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) d 15.50 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J= 7.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.37 - 7.29 (m, 2H), 7.06 - 6.95 (m, 3H), 4.93 (d, J= 14.4 Hz, 1H),

4.66 (dd, J= 14.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.22 - 4.13 (m, 3H), 1.52 (t, J= 6.9 Hz, 3H), 0.91 (s, 9H). Ex49: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-methoxy-6-methylphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-methoxy-6-methylphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- methoxy-6-methylphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 408.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex50: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-fluoro-6-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-fluoro-6-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-fluoro-6- methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 412.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex51: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-fluoro-6-methylphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro-

10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-fluoro-6-methylphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-fluoro-6- methylphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 396.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex52: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-carbamoyl-6-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5, 6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-l 2-carboxylic acid, except that (2-cyano-6-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- carbamoyl-6-methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-l 2-carboxylic acid (1.2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 437.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex53: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-carbamoyl-6-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-cyano-6-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-carbamoyl- 6-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 425.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex54: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(5-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-o xo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (5-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- (5-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-py razolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ . ¾ NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) d 15.36 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.18 (d, 7 = 2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 6.79 - 6.63 (m, 2H), 6.16 (d, 7 = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 6.11 (d, 7 = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (d, 7= 14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.70 (dd, 7

= 14.5, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (d, 7= 5.1 Hz, 1H), 0.91 (s, 9H). Ex55: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-5-yl)-10-o xo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (5-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- (4-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-py razolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex56: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5 -a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 410.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex57: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][l,4]dioxin-5-yl)-1 0-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][l,4]dioxin-5-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- (2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][l,4]dioxin-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H -pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 422.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex58: Synthesis of (R)-2-(benzo[c][l,2,5]oxadiazol-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo- 5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that benzo[c][l,2,5]oxadiazol-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2- (benzo[c][l,2,5]oxadiazol-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 406.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex59: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-yl)-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,3- dihydrobenzofuran-7-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 406.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex60: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (3,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3,4- difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido [2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 400.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex61: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,5-difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,5- difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido [2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS m/z = 400.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex62: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2,6-dimethylphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2,6- dimethylphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS m/z = 412.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex63: Synthesis of (R)-2-(benzo[c][l,2,5]thiadiazol-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo -5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that benzo[c][l,2,5]thiadiazol-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2- (benzo[c] [ 1 ,2,5 ]thiadiazol-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 422.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex64: Synthesis of (R)-2-(2-amino-4,5-difluorophenyl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-amino-4,5-difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2-(2-amino-4,5- difluorophenyl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazo lo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 415.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex65: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-chloro-6- fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2 ,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 416.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex66: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4,5-difluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5 ,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (4,5-difluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4,5- difluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l, 5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.6 mg). ESI MS m/z = 416.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex67: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(lH-indazol-7-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (lH-indazol-7-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(lH-indazol-7-yl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 404.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex68: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- (difluoromethoxy)phenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (2.1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 430.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex69: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3,4-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5 ,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (3,4-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(3,4- difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l, 5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.2 mg). ESI MS m/z = 430.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex70: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(dibenzo[b,d]thiophen-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that dibenzo[b,d]thiophen-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- (dibenzo[b,d]thiophen-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[ l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 470.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex71: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-3-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-ethoxy-3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-3- fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2 ,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex72: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-ethoxy-4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-4- fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2 ,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.8 mg). ESI MS mlz = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex73: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-5-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-ethoxy-5-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-5- fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2 ,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex74: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-6-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-ethoxy-6-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxy-6- fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2 ,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.4 mg). ESI MS m/z = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex75: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)phenyl)-10-oxo-5 ,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyr azolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- (cyclopropylmethoxy)phenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[ l,5-a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 434.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex76: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(cyclopentyloxy)phenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(cyclopentyloxy)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- (cyclopentyloxy)phenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.2 mg). ESI MS m/z = 448.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex77: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(2-propoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-propoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-2-(2- propoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]p yrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.6 mg). ESI MS m/z = 422.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex78: Synthesis of (R)-2-(2-butoxyphenyl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-butoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-2-(2-butoxyphenyl)-6-(tert-butyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carbox ylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 436.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex79: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxyl ic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(2-m ethoxy ethoxy)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(2- methoxy ethoxy )phenyl)-10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l, 5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 438.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex80: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-isobutoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-isobutoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- isobutoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid o[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS m/z = 436.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex81: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-cyclopropoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-cyclopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- cyclopropoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]py rido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 420.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex82: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-isopropoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- isopropoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyri do[2,2-c]pyrazine-12- carboxylic acid (1.2 mg). ESI MS m/z = 422.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex83: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-isopropylphenyl)-10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-isopropylphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-isopropylphenyl)- 10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 406.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex84: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- (hydroxymethyl)phenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1.3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 394.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex85: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-(difluoromethyl)phenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2- c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid, except that (2-(difluoromethyl)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2- (difluoromethyl)phenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2,2-c]pyrazine- 12- carboxylic acid (1.7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 414.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex86: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrido[l,2-a][l,2,4]triazolo[5,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : An oven-dried flask was charged with 3, 5-dibromo-lH-l, 2, 4-triazole (5 g, 22.04 mmol) and THF (100 mL). The reaction mixture was cooled in an ice bath and to this was added sodium hydride (582 mg, 24.24 mmol). After stirring at this temperarure for 20 minutes, a solution of tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2- dioxide (7.39 g, 26.4 mmol) was added as a solution in THF (50 mL). The reaction mixture was then warmed to rt. After 6 h, MeOH (2 mL) was added, then the volatiles were removed. The residue was dissolved in DCM (100 mL), then TFA (20 mL) was added. After stirring at rt for 14 h, the volatiles were removed and the crude product was taken onto the next step without further purification. ESI MS mlz = 327.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Step 2: The material from the previous step was dissolved in 2: 1 EtOH:AcOH (25 mL). To this was added a solution of ethyl 4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate (3.09 g, 18.4 mmol) as a solution in EtOH (10 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to reach rt. The volatiles were removed, and the residue was purified on silica gel with 0-15% MeOH:EtOAc to provide ethyl (R)-2-(2-(3,5-dibromo-lH-l,2,4-triazol-2-yl)-3,3- dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate (1.5 g, 21% yield over three steps). ESI MS mlz = 477.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Step 3 : An oven-dried vial was charged with ethyl (R)-2-(2-(3,5-dibromo-lH-l,2,4-triazol-2- yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carb oxylate (530 mg, 1.11 mmol), PdBr2 (59 mg, 0.223 mmol), KOAc (328 mg, 3.34 mmol), and DMF (25 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at 90 °C for 14 h. Then, the DMF was removed, and the residue was purified on silica gel with 0-15% MeOH:EtOAc to provide ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrido[ 1 ,2-a] [ 1 ,2,4]triazolo[5,2-c]pyrazine- 12-carboxylate (6 mg, 1% yield). ESI MS mlz = 396.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Step 4: An oven-dried vial was charged with ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrido[l,2-a][l,2,4]triazolo[5,2-c]pyrazine-12-c arboxylate (6 mg, 0.015 mmol), (2-ethoxyphenyl)boronic acid (4 mg, 0.023 mmol), CS2CO3 (15 mg, 0.046 mmol), and Pd- XPhos-G3 (1.2 mg, 0.002 mmol). The vial was purged with nitrogen gas, then 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and water (1 mL) were added. The reaction mixture was heated at 100 °C for 16 h, then allowed to reach room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with DCM (5 mL) and the pH was adjusted to 3 with 1M Aq. HC1. The product was extracted with DCM (3x5 mL) and the combined organic layers were concentrated. The residue was purified by RP-HPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrido[ 1 ,2- a][l,2,4]triazolo[5,2-c]pyrazine-12-carboxylic acid (1.7 mg, 29% yield). ESI MS mlz = 409.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex87: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : To a solution of 4-chloro-lH-pyrazole (80.0 g) and NaOH (125.5 g) in water (1.5 L) was added Br2 (100.0 mL) drop-wise at 0 °C. After addition, the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, then made acidic with 2N aq. HC1. The solids were filtered and washed with water (500 mL x 3). The filter cake was triturated with PE/EA(10: 1) several times and filtered. The white solid was dried in vacuo to afford 3,5-dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazole (101 g, 50% yield). ¾ NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-^e) d 14.14 (s, 1H). ¹³ C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO- de) d 119.70, 110.95.

Step 2: A solution of 3,5-dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazole (5.0 g) in THF (100 mL) was cooled to 0 °C under nitrogen. 60 wt% sodium hydride (0.845 g) was added portionwise. The mixture was allowed to stir at 0 °C until bubbling ceased. Tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3- oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (6.44 g) was added portionwise at 0 °C. The mixture was stirred for 5 min, then allowed to reach room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for an additional 30 min, then opened to air and quenched with a small amount of methanol. The volatiles were removed and the residue was dissolved in DCM (100 mL).

Then, trifluoroacetic acid (37 mL) was added and the resulting solution was stirred for 15 min. The volatiles were removed and the residue was dissolved in ethanol (48 mL) and acetic acid (24 mL). Then, ethyl 4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate (4.84 g) was added as a solution in ethanol (24 mL). The mixture was heated to reflux for 5 h. The volatiles were removed, and the product was purified on silica gel (MeOH:EtOAc 0-15%) to provide ethyl (R)-l-(l-(3,5- dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4- oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3- carboxylate (2100 mg, 21% yield).

Step 3: A microwave vial was charged with ethyl (R)-l-(l-(3,5-dibromo-4-chloro-lH- pyrazol-l-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyrid ine-3-carboxylate (500 mg), cesium pivalate (690 mg), palladium(II) bromide (250 mg) and DMF (20 mL) under nitrogen. Nitrogen was bubbled through the resulting solution for 10 min. The resulting solution was heated in the microwave at 120 °C for 60 min. The resulting solution was filtered,

concentrated, and purified on silica gel (MeOH:EtOAc 0-15%) to provide ethyl (R)-2-bromo- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -chloro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylate (313 mg, 74% yield).

Step 4: A solution of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolane (16 mg), ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -chloro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (27 mg), cesium carbonate (61 mg) and Pd(PPli3)4 (7 mg) in 1,4-dioxane (1.4 mL) and water (0.7 mL) was heated at 100 °C with stirring in a sealed vial for 16 h. After cooling to room temperature, methylene chloride and 1 N HC1 were added. The reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and the organic layers were concentrated. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)- l-chloro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[ l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-

9-carboxylic acid (4.4 mg, 17% yield). ESI MS m/z = 416.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex88: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-2-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3]diox ol-4-yl)-

10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazi ne-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -chloro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 87), except that 2-(2,2- difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2- dioxaborolane was used in place of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolane in Step 4 to provide (R)-6- (tert-butyl)-l-chloro-2-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-y l)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2.2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 478.1

[M+H] ⁺ . Ex89: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-2-(5-fluoro-2-(2,2,2- trifluoroethoxy)phenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine- 9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -chloro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 87), except that 2-(5-fluoro-2-(2,2,2- trifluoroethoxy)phenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborol ane was used in place of 2-(4- fluorophenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolane in Step 4 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -chloro-2-(5 -fluoro-2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenyl)- 10-oxo-5 , 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (l . lmg). ESI MS mlz = 514.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex90: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - imidazo[l,2-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A solution of 2,4-dibromo-lH-imidazole (5.0 g) in THF (100 mL) was cooled to 0 °C under nitrogen. 60 wt% sodium hydride (0.975 g) was added portionwise. The mixture was allowed to stir at 0 °C until bubbling ceased. Tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3- oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (7.42 g) was added portionwise at 0 °C. The mixture was stirred for 5 min, then allowed to reach room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for an additional 30 min, then opened to air and quenched with a small amount of methanol. The volatiles were removed and the residue was dissolved in DCM (100 mL). Then, trifluoroacetic acid (43 mL) was added and the resulting solution was stirred for 15 min. The volatiles were removed and the residue was dissolved in ethanol (55 mL) and acetic acid (28 mL). Then, ethyl 4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate (5.6 g) was added as a solution in ethanol (55 mL). The mixture was heated to reflux for 5 h. The volatiles were removed, and the product was purified on silica gel (MeOLfEtOAc 0-15%) to provide ethyl (R)-l-(l-(3,5- dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4- oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3- carboxylate (2 g, 19% yield). Step 2: A microwave vial was charged with ethyl (R)-l-(l-(2,4-dibromo-lH-imidazol-l-yl)-

3.3-dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carbo xylate (60 mg), cesium pivalate (89 mg), PCy3-Pd G4 (9 mg) and DMF (5 mL) under nitrogen. Nitrogen was bubbled through the resulting solution for 10 min. The resulting solution was heated in the microwave at 130 °C for 10 min. The resulting solution was filtered, concentrated, and purified on silica gel (MeOH:EtOAc 0-15%) to provide ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- imidazo[l,2-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (10 mg, 16% yield).

Step 3 : A solution of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolane (15 mg), ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-imidazo[ 1 ,2-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (22 mg), cesium carbonate (55 mg) and XPhos-Pd G3 (5 mg) in

1.4-dioxane (1.4 mL) and water (0.7 mL) was heated at 100 °C with stirring in a sealed vial for 16 h. After cooling to room temperature, methylene chloride and 1 N HC1 were added.

The reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and the organic layers were concentrated. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4- fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-imidazo[ 1 ,2-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (7.4 mg, 35% yield). ESI MS mlz = 382.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex91: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydr o-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

A solution of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (41 mg), ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-l- chloro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (27 mg), cesium carbonate (42 mg) and XPhos-Pd G3 (2 mg) in 1,4-dioxane (1.4 mL) and water (0.7 mL) was heated at 100 °C with stirring in a sealed vial for 16 h. After cooling to room temperature, methylene chloride and 1 N HC1 were added. The reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and the organic layers were concentrated. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid (3.9 mg, 8% yield). ESI MS mlz = 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex92: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-l-fluoro-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A solution of 3,5-dibromo-lH-pyrazole (5.0 g) and Selectfluor (23.5 g) in MeCN (110 mL) was heated to 100 °C for 16 h. After cooling to rt, the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with water. The organic layer was dried, filtered and concentrated to provide 3,5-dibromo-4-fluoro-lH-pyrazole (5.4 g, 99% yield), which was used directly without any additional purification.

Step 2: A solution of 3,5-dibromo-4-fluoro-lH-pyrazole (540 mg) in THF (11 mL) was cooled to 0 °C under nitrogen. 60 wt% sodium hydride (97 mg) was added. The mixture was allowed to stir at 0 °C until bubbling ceased. Tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3- oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (740 mg) was added portionwise at 0 °C. The mixture was stirred for 5 min, then allowed to reach room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for an additional 30 min, then opened to air and quenched with a small amount of methanol. The volatiles were removed and the residue was dissolved in DCM (10 mL). Then, trifluoroacetic acid (4 mL) was added and the resulting solution was stirred for 15 min. The volatiles were removed and the residue was dissolved in ethanol (5 mL) and acetic acid (3 mL). Then, ethyl 4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate (559 mg) was added as a solution in ethanol (5 mL). The mixture was heated to reflux for 5 h. The volatiles were removed, and the product was purified on silica gel (MeOfLEtOAc 0-15%) to provide ethyl (R)-l-(l-(3,5- dibromo-4-fluoro- lH-pyrazol- 1 -yl)-3 ,3 -dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo- 1 ,4-dihydropyridine-3 - carboxyl ate (183 mg, 17% yield).

Step 3: A microwave vial was charged with ethyl (R)-l-(l-(3,5-dibromo-4-fluoro-lH- pyrazol - 1 -yl)-3 , 3 -dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo- 1 ,4-dihy dropyridine-3 -carboxylate (30 mg), cesium pivalate (40 mg), PCy3-Pd G4 (3 mg) and DMF (2 mL) under nitrogen. Nitrogen was bubbled through the resulting solution for 10 min. The resulting solution was heated in the microwave at 120 °C for 30 min. The resulting solution was filtered, concentrated, and purified on silica gel (MeOfLEtOAc 0-15%) to provide ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-l- fluoro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (5 mg, 22% yield). Step 4: A solution of (2-ethoxyphenyl)boronic acid (24 mg), ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert- butyl)- 1 -fluoro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (50 mg), cesium carbonate (120 mg) and Pd(Ph3P)4 (14 mg) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (1.5 mL) was heated at 100 °C with stirring in a sealed vial for 16 h. After cooling to room temperature, methylene chloride and 1 N HC1 were added. The reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and the organic layers were concentrated. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-l-fluoro-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (3.2 mg, 6% yield). ESI MS mlz ⁼ 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex93: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-fluoro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(2-ethoxyphenyl)- 1 -fluoro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 92), except that (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2-ethoxyphenyl)boronic acid in Step 3 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)- 1 -fluoro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (11 mg). ESI MS mlz = 400.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex94: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydr o-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 ,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 91), except that (3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(3- fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2 ,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (1.5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex95: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydr o-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 ,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 91), except that (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(2- fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2.1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex96: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-di(furan-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 ,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 91), except that 2-(furan-3-yl)-4, 4,5, 5-tetramethyl- 1,3,2-dioxaborolane was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid(4- fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-di(furan-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid (1.2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 420.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex97: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(3-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 ,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 91), except that (3-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid(4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6- (tert-butyl)- 1 ,2-bis(3 -methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2.1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 500.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex98: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 ,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 91), except that (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(4- methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (22 mg). ESI MS mlz = 500.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex99: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[ l,5- a] pyrido [2,1-c] pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A solution of ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (50 mg), cesium carbonate (120 mg) and Pd(PPh3)4 (15 mg) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (1 mL) was heated at 80°C with stirring in a sealed vial for 8 h. After cooling to room temperature, methylene chloride and 1 N HC1 were added. The reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and the organic layers were concentrated. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -chloro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (12 mg). ESI MS mlz = 322.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

ExlOO: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A solution of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[ l,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (50 mg), (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid (62 mg), cesium carbonate (120 mg) and Pd-XPhos-G3 (12 mg) in DMF (3 mL) and water (1 mL) was heated at 120°C with stirring in a sealed vial for 11 h. After cooling to room temperature, 1 N HC1 was added. The reaction mixture was filtered through a phase separator and concentrated. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2,4- difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido [2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 400.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

ExlOl: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4- fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 382.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl02: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(furan-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that 3-furanyl-boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(furan-3-yl)-10-oxo- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 354.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl03: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(3-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(3- fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 382.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl04: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2- fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 382.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl05: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (2-methylthiazol-5-yl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2- methylthiazol-5-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS m!z = 385.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl06: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(thiazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H -pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that thiazol-5-ylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(thiazol-5- yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 371.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl07: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-phenyl-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[ l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that phenylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l -phenyl-5, 6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid (3 mg). ESI MS m!z = 364.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl08: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(furan-2-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that furan-2-ylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(furan-2-yl)-10-oxo- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carbo xylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 354.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl09: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(thiophen-2-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that thiophen-2-ylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(thiophen- 2-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9 -carboxylic acid (8 mg). ESI MS mlz = 370.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

ExllO: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (3,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l -(3,4- difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 400.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exlll: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)- 10-oxo- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carbo xylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4- yl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-l-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (6 mg). ESI MS mlz = 444.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exll2: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (2-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2- methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 394.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exll3: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(3-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (3-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(3- methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (10 mg). ESI MS mlz = 394.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exll4: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H -pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4- methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (11 mg). ESI MS mlz = 394.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exll5: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (2-

(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo- 1 -(2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 448.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exll6: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (3-

(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo- 1 -(3 -(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (12 mg). ESI MS mlz = 448.1

[M+H] ⁺ .

Exll7: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (4-

(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo- 1 -(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 448.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exll8: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(pyridin-3-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that pyri din-3 -ylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l 0-oxo- 1 -(pyri din-3 - yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-c arboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz ⁼ 365.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exll9: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(pyridin-4-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that pyridin-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(pyridin-4- yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-c arboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 365.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl20: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(pyrimidin-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that pyrimidin-5-ylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-

(pyrimidin-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 366.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl21: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-5,6- dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10- oxo-l-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l ,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 432.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl22: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-5-yl)-10-o xo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (4-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-5- yl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-l-(4-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (10 mg). ESI MS mlz = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl23: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(5-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-o xo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (5-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4- yl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-l-(5-fluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (13 mg). ESI MS mlz = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl24: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that (2-ethoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2- ethoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 408.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl25: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(m-tolyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazo lo[l,5- a] pyrido [2,1-c] pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that m-tolylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(m-tolyl)- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carbo xylic acid (7 mg). ESI MS m!z = 378.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl26: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(p-tolyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazo lo[l,5- a] pyrido [2,1-c] pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that p-tolylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(p-tolyl)- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carbo xylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS m!z = 378.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl27: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(o-tolyl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazo lo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)- 1 -(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 100), except that o-tolylboronic acid was used in place of (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-l-(o-tolyl)- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carbo xylic acid (8 mg). ESI MS mlz = 378.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl28: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l-(thiophen-3-yl)-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

Step 1 : To a stirred solution of 3,5-dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazole (48 g, 184.62 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in THF was added NaH (14.8 g, 369.24 mmol, 2.00 equiv, 60%) in portions at 0 degrees C. To the above mixture was added tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine- 3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (48.9 g, 184.62 mmol, 1.00 equiv) at 0 degrees C. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 2 h at room temperature. The reaction was quenched with water at room temperature. The resulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3 x 1L). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous NaiSCE. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford tert-butyl N-[(2R)-1- (3,5-dibromo-4-chloropyrazol-l-yl)-3-methylbutan-2-yl]carbam ate (85 g, crude) as a yellow solid.

Step 2: To a stirred solution of tert-butyl N-[(2R)-l-(3,5-dibromo-4-chloropyrazol-l-yl)-3- methylbutan-2-yl]carbamate (85 g, 188.34 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in THF was added

chloro(isopropyl)magnesium (565 mL, 565 mmol, 3.00 equiv, 1M) dropwise at -40 degrees C under nitrogen atmosphere. To the above mixture was added DMF (137.5 g, 1883.4 mmol, 10.00 equiv) dropwise at -40 degrees C. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 1 h at -40 degrees C. The reaction was quenched with sat.MECl (aq.) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3 x 1 L). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na ₂ S0 _4. After filtration, the filtrate was

concentrated under reduced pressure to afford tert-butyl (R)-(l-(5-bromo-4-chloro-3-formyl- lH-pyrazol-l-yl)-3-methylbutan-2-yl)carbamate (80 g, crude) as a yellow oil.

Step 3: A solution of tert-butyl N-[(2R)-l-(5-bromo-4-chloro-3-formylpyrazol-l-yl)-3- methylbutan-2-yl]carbamate (80 g, crude) in TFA (100.00 mL) and DCM (100.00 mL) was stirred for overnight at room temperature. The mixture was concentrated and purified by silica gel (PE/ EtOAc=10/l) to afford (R)-2-bromo-3-chloro-6-isopropyl-6,7- dihydropyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrazine (20 g) as a yellow oil. Step 4: A solution of (R)-2-bromo-3-chloro-6-isopropyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[l,5-a]p yrazine (5.5 g, 19.78 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and ethyl (Z)-2-(ethoxymethylene)-3-oxobutanoate (11.0 g, 59.35 mmol, 3.00 equiv) in EtOH was stirred overnight at reflux. The mixture was concentrated and purified by RPHPLC to afford ethyl (6R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl- lO-oxo-5,6,11,1 la-tetrahydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-car boxylate (3.5 g, 43%) as a yellow oil.

Step 5: A solution of ethyl (6R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6,l 1,1 la-tetrahydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (3.5 g, 8.39 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and p- chloranil (4.10 g) in DME was stirred for 3 h at 70 °C. The mixture was concentrated and purified by RPHPLC to afford ethyl (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (2.6 g, 74%) as a yellow oil.

Step 6: A mixture of (A)-ethyl 2-bromo- l -chloro-6-isopropyl- l 0-oxo-6, l O-dihydro-5//- pyrazolo[l,5-a] pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (500 mg, 1.20 mmol, 1.00 equiv.), cyclopropylboronic acid (258 mg, 3.00 mmol, 2.5 equiv.), Pd(PPli3)4 ( 139 mg, 0.12 mmol,

0.1 equiv.) and CS2CO3 ( 782 mg, 2.40 mmol, 2.00 equiv.) in dioxane (10 ml) and H2O (2 ml) was stirred overnight at 100 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was diluted with H2O (10 ml), extracted with EtOAc (3 x 20 ml). The organic layer was washed by brine, dried with Na2SC>4 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by RPHPLC (H2O/ MeCN, 0% to 100% in 20 min) to afford (f?)-l-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-6- isopropyl- 10-oxo-6, 10-dihydro-5/7-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a] pyrido[2, 1 -c] pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (350 mg, 88.3%) as a brown solid.

Step 7: To a solution of (R)-l-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (50.00 mg, 0.144 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and thiophen-3-ylboronic acid (91.97 mg, 0.719 mmol, 5.00 equiv) in DMF (2.00 mL) and H2O (0.20 mL) were added CS2CO3 (140.52 mg, 0.431 mmol, 3.00 equiv) and Xphos Pd G3 (24.34 mg, 0.029 mmol, 0.20 equiv). After stirring for overnight at 120 °C under a nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was diluted with H2O (10 ml), extracted with EtOAc (3 x 20 ml).

The organic layer was washed by brine, dried with Na2S04 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by RPHPLC to afford (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6- isopropyl-10-oxo-l-(thiophen-3-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[ l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine- 9-carboxylic acid (21 mg, 37%) as a yellow solid. ESI MS m/z =396.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl29: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (2- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2- cyclopropyl- 1 -(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 408.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl30: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l-phenyl-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that phenylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl -6-isopropyl -10- oxo- 1 -phenyl-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (22 mg). ESI MS mlz = 390.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl31: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l-(thiophen-2-yl)-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that thiophen-2-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6- i sopropyl-10-oxo- l-(thiophen-2-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l, 5-a]pyrido[2, l -cjpyrazine- 9-carboxylic acid (12 mg). ESI MS mlz = 396.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl32: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(furan-3-yl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that furan-3 -ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(furan-3-yl)- 6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 380.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl33: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (4- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2- cyclopropyl- 1 -(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (16 mg). ESI MS mlz = 408.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl34: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(3-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (3- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2- cyclopropyl- 1 -(3 -fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 408.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl35: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-6-isopropyl-10-ox o-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (5-fluoropyridin-3- yl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl- l-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 409.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl36: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(furan-2-yl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-

10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that furan-2 -ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(furan-2-yl)- 6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 380.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl37: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (lH-pyrazol-4- yl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl- 6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l-(lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyraz olo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (13 mg). ESI MS mlz = 380.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl38: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-l-(isothiazol-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that isothiazol-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6- isopropyl- 1 -(isothiazol-4-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -cjpyrazine- 9-carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 397.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl39: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-l-(oxazol-5-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dih ydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that oxazol-5-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6- isopropyl- 1 -(oxazol-5-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS m/z = 381.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl40: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l-(pyridin-3-yl)-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that pyridin-3-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6- isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(pyri din-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (8 mg). ESI MS m/z = 391.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl41: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (2- hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2- cyclopropyl-l-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (14 mg). ESI MS m/z = 406.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl42: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (3- hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2- cyclopropyl - 1 -(3 -hy droxyphenyl)-6-i sopropyl - 10-oxo-5 , 6-dihydro- 1 OH-py razolo[ 1 , 5 - a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 406.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl43: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (4- hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2- cyclopropyl-l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 406.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl44: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l-(pyridin-4-yl)-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that pyridin-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6- isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(pyridin-4-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (17 mg). ESI MS mlz = 391.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl45: Synthesis of (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l-(pyridazin-4-yl)-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that pyridazin-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid to provide (R)-2-cyclopropyl-6- isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(pyridazin-4-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -cjpyrazine- 9-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS m/z = 392.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl46: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5 ,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (4- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert- butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (9 mg). ESI MS mlz = 422.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl47: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(3-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5 ,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (3- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert- butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(3 -fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (13 mg). ESI MS mlz = 422.1

[M+H] ⁺ .

Exl48: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5 ,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (2- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert- butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(2 -fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (10 mg). ESI MS mlz = 422.1

[M+H] ⁺ .

Exl49: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-10-oxo-l-phenyl-5,6-dihydro -10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that phenylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)- l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4- isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -phenyl-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (9 mg). ESI MS mlz = 404.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl50: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][l,3 ]dioxol- 4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyr azine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (2,2- difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2- dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2,2- difluorobenzo[d][l,3]dioxol-4-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyr azolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (14 mg). ESI MS m/z = 484.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl51: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-10-o xo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (3,4- difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(3 ,4-difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS m!z = 440.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl52: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(furan-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that furan-3-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)- l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4- isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(furan-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-p yrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (12 mg). ESI MS m/z = 394.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl53: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-10-oxo-l-(m-tolyl)-5,6-dihy dro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that m-tolylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)- l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4- isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(m-tolyl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 418.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl54: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-10-oxo-l-(p-tolyl)-5,6-dihy dro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that p-tolylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)- 1,2,3 - oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl- l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2- cyclopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(p-tolyl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (7 mg). ESI MS m/z = 418.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl55: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-10-o xo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (2,5- difluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(2,5 -difluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS m!z = 440.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl56: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-10-oxo-l-(thiophen-2-yl)-5, 6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that thiophen-2-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert- butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4- isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-2-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (6 mg). ESI MS mlz = 410.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl57: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(3-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo- 5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that 3- methoxyphenylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(3 -methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 434.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl58: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(4-methoxyphenyl)-10-oxo- 5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (4- methoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(4-methoxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 434.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl59: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(furan-2-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that furan-2 -ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)- l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4- isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(furan-2 -yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (15 mg). ESI MS mlz = 394.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl60: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2-methylthiophen-3-yl)-1 0-oxo- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carbo xylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (2-methylthiophen-3- yl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4- (tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6- (tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2-methylthiophen-3-yl)-10-oxo- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 424.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl61: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-10-oxo-l-(pyridazin-4-yl)-5 ,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that pyridazin-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert- butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4- isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(pyridazin-4-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 406.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl62: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(isothiazol-4-yl)-10-oxo- 5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that isothiazol-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert- butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4- isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(i sothiazol-4-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (8 mg). ESI MS m/z = 411.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl63: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-10-oxo-l-(thiazol-5-yl)-5,6 -dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that thiazol- 5 -ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert- butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4- isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiazol-5 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS m/z = 411.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl64: Synthesis of (R)-l-(benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-10 -oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that benzo[d]thi azol -4- ylboronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3-ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4- (tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-l- (benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 461.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl65: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-10-oxo- 5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 2-cyclopropyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 -(thiophen-3 -yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 128), except that (2- hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of thiophen-3 -ylboronic acid in Step 7, and tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl (R)-4-isopropyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(2-hydroxyphenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (6 mg). ESI MS mlz = 420.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl66: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-l-phenyl-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A solution of phenylboronic acid (16 mg), (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-2-(4- fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 87, 27 mg), cesium carbonate (61 mg) and Pd-tBuXPhos G3 (7 mg) in DMF (5 mL) was heated at 100 °C with stirring in a sealed vial for 18 h. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was filtered and purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)- 2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo- 1 -phenyl-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -cjpyrazine- 9-carboxylic acid (10 mg). ESI MS mlz = 458.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl67: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-l-(furan-3-yl)-10-oxo- 5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo- 1 -phenyl -5 , 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 166), except that furan-3-ylboronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-l- (furan-3 -yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 448.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl68: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10- oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo- 1 -phenyl -5 , 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 166), except that (3- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)- 1 -(3 -fluorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (8 mg). ESI MS mlz = 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl69: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(2-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10- oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo- 1 -phenyl -5 , 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 166), except that (2- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)- 1 -(2-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (9 mg). ESI MS mlz = 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl70: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-l-(m-tolyl)-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo- 1 -phenyl -5 , 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 166), except that m-tolylboronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-10- oxo- 1 -(m-tolyl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 472.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl71: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-1 0H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A vial was charged with ethyl (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (Example 128, Step 5, 50.00 mg, 0.121 mmol, 1.00 equiv), DMF (1.00 mL), 2-fluorophenylboronic acid (84.35 mg, 0.603 mmol, 5.00 equiv), EhO (0.25 mL), Cs ₂ C0 ₃ (l 12.96 mg, 0.347 mmol, 3.00 equiv) and XPhos Pd G3(19.56 mg, 0.023 mmol, 0.20 equiv). The resulting mixture was stirred for overnight at 120 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was diluted with EhO, extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na ₂ S0 ₄ . After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by RPHPLC to afford (R)-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (10.4 mg, 18.69%) as a light yellow solid. ESI MS m!z = 462.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl72: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that (4-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-l,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6- isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS m!z = 458.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl73: Synthesis of (R)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-l, 2-di(pyridazin-4-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that pyridazin-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridazin-4- yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS m!z = 430.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl74: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dih ydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that (5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)boronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-l,2-bis(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)- 6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (1 mg). ESI MS mlz = 464.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl75: Synthesis of (R)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridin-4-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that pyridin-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridin-4-yl)- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carbo xylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 428.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl76: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(4-cyclopropoxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dih ydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that (4-cyclopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-l,2-bis(4- cyclopropoxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 538.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl77: Synthesis of (R)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridin-3-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that pyri din-3 -ylboronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridin-3-yl)- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carbo xylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 428.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl78: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(3-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that (3-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-l,2-bis(3-hydroxyphenyl)-6- isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 458.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl79: Synthesis of (R)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-diphenyl-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo [l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)-

1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that phenylboronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-diphenyl-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid (8 mg). ESI MS mlz = 426.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl80: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-1 0H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)-

1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-6- isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (12 mg). ESI MS mlz = 462.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl81: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-1 0H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)-

1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 171), except that (3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of 2-fluorophenylboronic acid to provide (R)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-6- isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS mlz = 462.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl82: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

Step 1 : Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of Mg (7.83 g, 322.094 mmol, 8.00 equiv) and TMSC1 (34.99 g, 322.094 mmol, 8.00 equiv) was treated with ultrasound irradiation for 20 min. DMF (64.00 mL) and ethyl (Z)-2-(ethoxymethylene)-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutanoate (9.67 g, 40.262 mmol, 1.00 equiv) was added dropwise at 15 °C under an argon atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 5 h at 50 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. After removal of excess TMSC1 in vacuo, the crude mixture was filtered and the filtrate (DMF and ethyl (Z)-2-(ethoxymethylene)-4,4-difluoro-3-((trimethylsilyl)oxy) but-3-enoate) was used in the next step without further purification.

Step 2: To a suspension of ZnU (4.25 g, 13.314 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and (R)-2-bromo-3- chloro-6-isopropyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrazine (Example 128, Step 3, 3.68 g, 13.306 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in dry MeCN (34.00 mL), a solution of crude ethyl (Z)-2- (ethoxymethylene)-4,4-difluoro-3-((trimethylsilyl)oxy)but-3- enoate (11.75 g, 39.919 mmol, 3.00 equiv) in dry DMF (64.00 mL) was added dropwise at 20 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred for overnight at 50 °C. The mixture was diluted with FLO (100 ml), extracted with EtOAc (3 x 100 ml). The organic layer was washed by brine, dried with NaiSCE and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to afford ethyl (R)-2-bromo- 1 -chloro- 11 -fluoro-6-i sopropyl - 10-oxo-5 , 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 - a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (3.4 g, 59.06%) as a dark brown solid.

Step 3 : Into a vial were added ethyl (R)-2-bromo-l -chloro- 1 l-fluoro-6-i sopropyl -10-oxo-5, 6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (50.00 mg, 0.116 mmol, 1.00 equiv), DMF (1.00 mL), (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (80.85 mg, 0.578 mmol, 5.00 equiv), FbO (0.25 mL), CS2CO3 (112.96 mg, 0.347 mmol, 3.00 equiv) and XPhos Pd G3 (19.56 mg, 0.023 mmol, 0.20 equiv). The resulting mixture was stirred for overnight at 120 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to afford (R)-l 1-fluoro- 1 ,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -ajpyrido [2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (9.6 mg, 17.33%) as a yellow solid. ESI MS mlz = 480.1

[M+H] ⁺ .

Exl83: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridazin-4-yl)-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10E[-pyrazolo[l,5- ajpyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that pyridazin-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-l l-fluoro-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 ,2-di(pyridazin-4-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS m/z = 448.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl84: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridin-4-yl)-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- ajpyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that pyridin-4-ylboronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-l l-fluoro-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo- 1 ,2-di(pyridin-4-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS m!z = 446.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl85: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(3-chlorophenyl)-ll-fluoro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- ajpyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that (3- chlorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)- l,2-bis(3-chlorophenyl)-l l-fluoro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 512.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl86: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-diphenyl-5,6-dihydro-10 H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- ajpyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that phenylboronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)- l 1 -fluoro-6-isopropyl- 10- oxo- 1 ,2-diphenyl -5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 444.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl87: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a] pyri do [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that (4- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (9 mg). ESI MS mlz = 480.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl88: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6 - dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- ajpyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that (3- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (7 mg). ESI MS mlz = 480.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl89: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridin-3-yl)-5,6-di hydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- ajpyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that pyri din-3 -ylboronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-l l-fluoro-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-l,2-di(pyridin-3-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]p yrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 446.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl90: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-l,2-bis(3-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5, 6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- ajpyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that (3- hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(3-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dih ydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl91: Synthesis of (R)-ll-fluoro-l,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5, 6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxyli c acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihy dro-10E[-pyrazolo[l,5- ajpyrido [2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 182), except that (4- hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid was used in place of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid to provide (R)-l l-fluoro-l,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dih ydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (6 mg). ESI MS mlz = 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl92: Synthesis of (R)-6-isopropyl-l,2-diphenyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-5,6-d ihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one.

Step 1 : A solution of ethyl (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (Example 128, Step 5, 1.10 g, 2.653 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in ML/MeOH (20 mL, 7M) was stirred for overnight at 60 °C. The solvent was concentrated under vacuum to afford (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-

5.6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-ca rboxamide (1.02 g, 99.7 %) as a brown-yellow solid.

Step 2: A solution (R)-2-bromo- l-chloro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide (927.50 mg, 2.4 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DMF-DMA (14.31 g, 120 mmol, 50.00 equiv) in MeCN (10.00 mL) was stirred for 2 h at 60 °C. After the reaction was completed, the solvent was removed to afford (R,E)-2-bromo-l-chloro-N- ((dimethylamino)methylene)-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10 H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide and (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-N-formyl-6-isopropyl-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide (1 :3 ratio, 1.48 g) as a brown semisolid.

Step 3 : A solution of (R,E)-2-bromo-l-chloro-N-((dimethylamino)methylene)-6-isopro pyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide and (R)-2- bromo- 1 -chloro-N-formyl-6-isopropyl- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide (1 :3 ratio, 1.48 g, 3.578 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and hydrazine hydrate (895.55 mg, 17.889 mmol, 5.00 equiv) in AcOH was stirred for 0.5 h at 95 °C. After the reaction was completed, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to afford (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-

5.6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazin-10-one (800 mg, 54.58 %) as a brown solid.

Step 4: A solution of (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-5 ,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (50.00 mg, 0.122 mmol, 1.00 equiv), phenylboronic acid (74.41 mg, 0.610 mmol, 5.00 equiv), Pd(PPli3)4 (28.21 mg, 0.024 mmol, 0.20 equiv) and CS2CO3 (19.88 mg, 0.061 mmol, 5.00 equiv) in dioxane (2.00 mL) and H2O (0.40 mL) was stirred for overnight at 120 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was diluted with H2O (10 ml), extracted with EtOAc (3 x 20 ml). The organic layer was washed by brine, dried with Na2SC>4 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to afford (R)-6-isopropyl-l,2-diphenyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-

5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazin-10-one (23.3 mg, 40.3% ) as a white solid. ESI MS m!z = 449.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl93: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-9-(lH-l,2,4-triaz ol-5-yl)-

5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-on e.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-isopropyl-l, 2-diphenyl -9-(lH-l, 2, 4-triazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l, 5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (Example 192), except that ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-l- chloro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate

(Example 87, Step 3) was used in place of ethyl (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-

5.6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-ca rboxylate in Step 1, and (3- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5 -yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 499.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl94: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-9-(lH-l,2,4-triaz ol-5-yl)-

5.6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-on e.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-isopropyl-l, 2-diphenyl -9-(lH-l, 2, 4-triazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l, 5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (Example 192), except that ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-l- chloro- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate

(Example 87, Step 3) was used in place of ethyl (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-isopropyl-10-oxo-

5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-ca rboxylate in Step 1, and (4- fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid in Step 4 to provide (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5 -yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (9 mg). ESI MS mlz =499.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Exl95: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-phenyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazo l-5-yl)- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one.

Step 1 : A solution of ethyl (R)-2-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-l -chi oro-10-oxo-5, 6-dihy dro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (Example 87, Step 3, 500 mg) in

ME/MeOH (10 mL, 7M) was stirred for overnight at 60 °C. The solvent was concentrated under vacuum to afford (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide (490 mg) as a brown-yellow solid.

Step 2: A solution (R)-2-bromo-l -chi oro-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5, 6-dihy dro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide (450 mg) in DMF-DMA (7 g) and MeCN (5 mL) was stirred for 2 h at 60 °C. After the reaction was completed, the solvent was removed to afford (R,E)-2-bromo-l-chloro-N-((dimethylamino)methylene)-6-(tert- butyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihy dro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1, 5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide and (R)-2-bromo- 1 -chloro-N-formyl-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihy dro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide (1 :3 ratio, 750 mg) as a brown semisolid.

Step 3 : A solution of (R,E)-2-bromo-l-chloro-N-((dimethylamino)methylene)-6-(tert- butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihy dro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide and (R)-2- bromo- 1 -chloro-N-formyl-6-(tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihy dro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 ,5-a]pyrido[2, 1 - c]pyrazine-9-carboxamide (1 :3 ratio, 750 mg) and hydrazine hydrate (400 mg) in AcOH was stirred for 0.5 h at 95 °C. After the reaction was completed, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to afford (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6- (tert-butyl)-9-(lH- 1, 2, 4-triazol-5-yl)-5, 6-dihy dro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazin- 10-one (403 mg) as a brown solid.

Step 4: A mixture of (R)-2-bromo-l-chloro-6-(tert-butyl)-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5-yl )-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (50 mg), cyclopropylboronic acid (25 mg), Pd(PPh3)4 (13 mg) and CS2CO3 (78 mg) in dioxane (5 ml) and H2O (1 ml) was stirred overnight at 100 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was diluted with H2O (10 ml), extracted with EtOAc (3 x 20 ml). The organic layer was washed by brine, dried with Na ₂ SC> ₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by RPHPLC (H2O/ MeCN, 0% to 100% in 20 min) to afford (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-9- (lH-l,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid o[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (35 mg) as a brown solid.

Step 5: To a solution of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-chloro-2-cyclopropyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazo l-5-yl)- 5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (50 mg) and phenylboronic acid (10 mg) in DMF (2 mL) and EhO (0.2 mL) were added CS2CO3 (14 mg) and Xphos Pd G3 (4 mg). After stirring for overnight at 120 °C under a nitrogen atmosphere, the mixture was diluted with H2O (10 ml), extracted with EtOAc (3 x 10 ml). The organic layer was washed by brine, dried with Na2SC>4 and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by RPHPLC to afford (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-phenyl-9-(lH- l,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l-c]pyrazin-10-one (2 mg) as a yellow solid. ESI MS m/z =427.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl96: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-9-(lH-l, 2,4- triazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]py razin-10-one.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-phenyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5- yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (Example 195), except that 4- fluorophenylboronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(4-fluorophenyl)-9-( 1H- 1 , 2, 4-triazol-5-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 445.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl97: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(3-fluorophenyl)-9-(lH-l, 2,4- triazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]py razin-10-one.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-phenyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5- yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (Example 195), except that 3- fluorophenyl!) oronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(3 -fluorophenyl)-9-( 1H- 1 , 2, 4-triazol-5-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 445.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl98: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-(2-fluorophenyl)-9-(lH-l, 2,4- triazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]py razin-10-one.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of (R)- 6-(tert-butyl)-2-cyclopropyl-l-phenyl-9-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-5- yl)-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (Example 195), except that 2- fluorophenylboronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide (R)-6-(tert- butyl)-2-cyclopropyl- 1 -(2-fluorophenyl)-9-( 1H- 1 , 2, 4-triazol-5-yl)-5, 6-dihydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazin-10-one (6 mg). ESI MS mlz = 445.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Exl99: Synthesis of 10-oxo-l,2-diphenyl-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A solution of 3,5-dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazole (1 g) in THF (10 mL) was cooled to 0 °C under nitrogen. 60 wt% sodium hydride (0.169 g) was added portionwise. The mixture was allowed to stir at 0 °C until bubbling ceased. Tert-butyl l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3- carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (1.3 g) was added portionwise at 0 °C. The mixture was stirred for 5 min, then allowed to reach room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for an additional 30 min, then opened to air and quenched with a small amount of methanol. The volatiles were removed and the residue was dissolved in DCM (25 mL). Then, trifluoroacetic acid (10 mL) was added and the resulting solution was stirred for 15 min. The volatiles were removed and the residue was dissolved in ethanol (10 mL) and acetic acid (5 mL). Then, ethyl 4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate (1 g) was added as a solution in ethanol (8 mL). The mixture was heated to reflux for 5 h. The volatiles were removed, and the product was purified on silica gel (MeOH:EtOAc 0-15%) to provide ethyl l-(2-(3,5-dibromo-4-chloro- lH-pyrazol-l-yl)ethyl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxyla te (410 mg).

Step 2: A microwave vial was charged with ethyl l-(2-(3,5-dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazol-l- yl)ethyl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate (100 mg), cesium pivalate (120 mg), palladium(II) bromide (50 mg) and DMF (10 mL) under nitrogen. Nitrogen was bubbled through the resulting solution for 10 min. The resulting solution was heated in the microwave at 120 °C for 60 min. The resulting solution was filtered, concentrated, and purified on silica gel (MeOH:EtOAc 0-15%) to provide ethyl 2-bromo-l-chloro-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (55 mg).

Step 3: A solution of ethyl 2-bromo-l-chloro-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (25 mg), phenylboronic acid (100 mg), cesium carbonate (60 mg) and Pd-tBuXPhos G3 (5 mg) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) and water (1 mL) was heated at 100 °C with stirring in a sealed vial for 18 h. After cooling to room temperature, methylene chloride and 1 N HC1 were added. The reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and the organic layers were concentrated. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to provide 10-oxo-l,2-diphenyl-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2, l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS m!z = 384.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex200: Synthesis of l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a] pyrido [2,1-c] pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of 10- oxo- 1 ,2-diphenyl -5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 199), except that (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS m!z = 420.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex201: Synthesis of l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a] pyrido [2,1-c] pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of 10- oxo- 1 ,2-diphenyl -5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 199), except that (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS m/z = 420.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex202: Synthesis of l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a] pyrido [2,1-c] pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of 10- oxo- 1 ,2-diphenyl -5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 199), except that (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid to provide l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (3 mg). ESI MS m/z = 420.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex203: Synthesis of (R)-6-methyl-10-oxo-l,2-diphenyl-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l, 5- a] pyrido [2,1-c] pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of 10- oxo- 1 ,2-diphenyl -5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 199), except tert-butyl (R)-4-methyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2- dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-6-methyl-10-oxo-l,2-diphenyl-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l, 5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (5 mg). ESI MS mlz = 398.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex204: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of 10- oxo- 1 ,2-diphenyl -5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 199), except that (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid in Step 3, and tert-butyl (R)-4-methyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-l,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 434.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex205: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of 10- oxo- 1 ,2-diphenyl -5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 199), except that (3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid in Step 3, and tert-butyl (R)-4-methyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (2 mg). ESI MS mlz = 434.1 [M+H] ⁺ . Ex206: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

The procedure for the synthesis of the title molecule was the same as for the synthesis of 10- oxo- 1 ,2-diphenyl -5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (Example 199), except that (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid was used in place of phenylboronic acid in Step 3, and tert-butyl (R)-4-methyl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide was used in place of tert-butyl l,2,3-oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide in Step 1 to provide (R)-l,2-bis(2-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H- pyrazolo[l,5- a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (4 mg). ESI MS mlz = 434.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex207: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - imidazo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A flask was charged with cesium carbonate (670 mg), 4-bromo-lH-imidazole-5- carbaldehyde (300 mg), and DMA (10 mL). Then, tert-butyl (R)-4-(tert-butyl)- 1,2,3 - oxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate 2,2-dioxide (480 mg) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 16 h. Then, 6M Aq. HC1 (20 mL) was added and the mixture was stirred for 2 h, then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated and purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-l- bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-5,6-dihydroimidazo[l,5-a]pyrazine (190 mg).

Step 2: A vial was charged with (R)-l-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-5,6-dihydroimidazo[l,5- ajpyrazine (188 mg), ethyl (E)-2-(ethoxymethylene)-3-oxobutanoate (410 mg), and EtOH (5 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to 95 °C for 18 h. After cooling to rt, the mixture was concentrated and used directly in the next step without further purification.

Step 3: A solution of ethyl (6R)-l-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6,l 1,1 la-tetrahydro-10H- imidazo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (166 mg) and />-chloranil (180 mg) in DME was stirred for 3 h at 70 °C. The mixture was concentrated and purified by RPHPLC to afford ethyl (R)-l-bromo-6-(tert-butyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-imidazo[l, 5-a]pyrido[2, l- c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (120 mg).

Step 4: A vial was charged with (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (64 mg), ethyl (R)-l-bromo-6- (tert-butyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-imidazo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (120 mg), XPhos-Pd-G3 (50 mg), and cesium carbonate (300 mg). The vial was purged with nitrogen gas for 5 min, then 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) and water (1 mL) were added. The vial was heated to 90 °C for 2 h. Then, the reaction was allowed to reach rt. MeOH (5 mL) and 5M aq. NaOH (1.5 mL) were added. After 1 h, the pH was adjusted to 3 with 1M aq. HC1, and the product was extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic fractions were concentrated and the residue was purified on RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-10- oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-imidazo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid (60 mg). ESI MS mlz = 382.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex208: Synthesis of (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrido[l,2-a][l,2,3]triazolo[5,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : A flask was charged with (R)-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutan-l-ol (3 g), ethyl 4-oxo-4H- pyran-3-carboxylate (4.5 g), EtOH (25 mL), and AcOH (12.5 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to 75 °C for 5 h. After cooling to rt, the mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified on silica gel (0-30% MeOH/EtOAc) to provide ethyl (R)-l-(l-hydroxy-3,3- dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo- 1 ,4-dihydropyridine-3 -carboxylate (3.8 g).

Step 2: A flask was charged with DIPEA (950 mg), ethyl (R)-l-(l -hydroxy-3, 3- dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3 -carboxylate (655 mg), DMAP (45 mg), and DCM (15 mL). Then, methanesulfonyl chloride (340 mg) was added at 0 °C. After 30 min, water (10 mL) was added. The organic layer was extracted with DCM and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in DMSO (10 mL). Then sodium azide (480 mg) was added at rt. The mixture was warmed to 80 °C for 72 h. After cooling to rt, the reaction mixture was diluted with water (10 mL) and sat. NaHCCh (10 mL). The product was extracted with DCM, washed with brine, concentrated, and used directly in the next step without further purification. Step 3 : A flask was charged with ethyl (R)-l-(l-azido-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4- dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate (150 mg) and THF (5 mL). Then, tris[(l-benzyl-lH-l,2,3- triazol-4-yl)methyl]amine (25 mg), potassium iodide (340 mg), and copper(II) perchlorate hexahydrate (380 mg) were added. Then, triethylamine (58 mg) and l-ethynyl-4- fluorobenzene (125 mg) were added. The reaction mixture was stirred open to the air for 16 h at rt. The reaction was diluted with EtOAc (2 mL), water (2 mL), and sat. Aq. Ammonium chloride (2 mL). The reaction mixture was filtered through celite, then the organic layer was separated and concentrated. The residue was purified on silica gel (50% EtO Ac/hexanes) to provide ethyl (R)- 1 -(1 -(4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-iodo-lH- 1 ,2,3-triazol- 1 -yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan- 2-yl)-4-oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate (65 mg).

Step 4: A vial was charged with cesium pivalate (75 mg), palladium(II) bromide (30 mg), ethyl (R)- 1 -( 1 -(4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-iodo- 1H- 1 ,2,3-triazol- 1 -yl)-3 ,3 -dimethylbutan-2-yl)-4- oxo-l,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate (60 mg), and DMF (1.5 mL). The mixture was heated in the microwave at 120 °C for 1 h. The mixture was filtered and concentrated, then purified by RPHPLC to provide ethyl (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H - pyrido[ 1 ,2-a] [ 1 ,2,3 ]triazolo[5, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (20 mg).

Step 5: A vial was charged with ethyl (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4-fluorophenyl)-10-oxo-5,6- dihydro-10H-pyrido[l,2-a][l,2,3]triazolo[5, l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (20 mg), THF (2 mL), MeOH (2 mL), and 3M Aq. NaOH (1 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 h, then the pH was adjusted to 3 with 3 M Aq. HC1. The product was extracted with EtOAc and concentrated. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to provide (R)-6-(tert-butyl)-l-(4- fluorophenyl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrido[ 1 ,2-a] [1,2,3 ]triazolo[5, 1 -c]pyrazine-9- carboxylic acid (9 mg). ESI MS m/z = 383.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

Ex209: Synthesis of (R)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihyd ro- 10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylic acid.

Step 1 : To a stirred solution of 3,5-dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazole (2.49 g, 9.57 mmol, 1.10 equiv) in THF was added NaH (0.70 g, 17.40 mmol, 2.0 equiv, 60%) in portions at 0 °C. To the above mixture was added 4-(oxetan-3-yl)-3-trityl-l,2,3-oxathiazolidine 2,2-dioxide (3.67 g, 8.70 mmol, 1.00 equiv) at 0 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred overnight at 50 °C. The reaction was quenched with water at room temperature. The resulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3 x 50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous NaiSCE. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 2-(3,5-dibromo-4-chloro- lH-pyrazol- 1 -yl)- 1 -(oxetan-3 -yl)-N-tritylethan-l -amine (6.0 g, crude) as a yellow solid. The crude product was used for the next step directly without further purification.

Step 2: To a stirred solution of 2-(3,5-dibromo-4-chloro-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)-l-(oxetan-3-yl) -N- tritylethan-1 -amine (6.0 g, 10.00 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in THF was added

chloro(isopropyl)magnesium (30 mL, 30.00 mmol, 3.00 equiv, 1M) dropwise at -40 degrees C under nitrogen atmosphere. To the above mixture was added DMF (8.7 g, 100.00 mmol, 10.00 equiv) dropwise at -40 degrees C. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 1 h at -40 degrees C. The reaction was quenched with sat.MLCl (aq.) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3 x 50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na ₂ S0 _4. After filtration, the filtrate was

concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 3-bromo-4-chloro-l-(2-(oxetan-3-yl)-2- (tritylamino)ethyl)-lH-pyrazole-5-carbaldehyde (6.30 g, crude) as a yellow oil.

Step 3: A solution of 3-bromo-4-chloro-l-(2-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-(tritylamino)ethyl)-lH - pyrazole-5-carbaldehyde (6.30 g, 11.43 mmol, 1.00 equiv.) in TFA (5.00 mL) and DCM (25.00 mL) was stirred for 1 h at 0 °C. The mixture was adjusted pH to 8 with sat. Na ₂ C0 ₃ , extracted with EtOAc (3 x 50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na ₂ S0 _4. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by RPHPLC to afford 2-bromo-3-chloro-6-(oxetan-3-yl)- 6,7-dihydropyrazolo [l,5-a]pyrazine (550 mg) as a yellow solid.

Step 4: A solution of 2-bromo-3-chloro-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo [l,5-a]pyrazine (550 mg, 1.89 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and ethyl (Z)-2-(ethoxymethylene)-3-oxobutanoate (1.05 g, 5.67 mmol, 3.00 equiv) in EtOH was stirred overnight at reflux. The mixture was

concentrated and purified by RPHPLC to afford ethyl 2-bromo-l-chloro-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-10- oxo-5, 6,11, 1 la-tetrahydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-car boxylate (370 mg, 45%) as a yellow oil.

Step 5: A solution of ethyl 2-bromo-l-chloro-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-10-oxo-5,6,l 1,1 la-tetrahydro- 10H- pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (370 mg, 0.86 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and 2-chloranil (432 mg, 1.72 mmol, 2.00 equiv) in DME was stirred for 2 h at 70 °C. The mixture was concentrated and purified by RPHPLC to afford ethyl 2-bromo-l-chloro-6- (oxetan-3 -yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5-a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (170 mg, 46%) as a yellow oil. Step 6: Into a vial were added dioxane (1.50 mL), ethyl 2-bromo-l-chloro-6-(oxetan-3-yl)- 10-oxo-5, 6-dihydro- 10H-pyrazolo[ 1 , 5 -a]pyrido[2, 1 -c]pyrazine-9-carboxylate (75.00 mg, 0.175 mmol, 1.00 equiv), (3 -fluorophenyl )b or onic acid (122.40 mg, 0.875 mmol, 5.00 equiv), CS2CO3 (171.02 mg, 0.525 mmol, 3 equiv), H ₂ 0 (0.15 mL) and Pd(PPh ) (40.44 mg, 0.035 mmol, 0.2 equiv). The resulting mixture was stirred for overnight at 120 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was diluted with H2O (10 ml), extracted with EtOAc (3 x 20 ml). The organic layer was washed by brine, dried with NaiSCL and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by SFC to afford (R)-l,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-6-(oxetan-3- yl)-10-oxo-5,6-dihydro-10H-pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrido[2,l-c]pyraz ine-9-carboxylic acid (25 mg, 30.05%) as a light yellow solid. ESI MS mlz = 476.1 [M+H] ⁺ .

BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY

Methods:

2.2.15 cells are passaged upon attaining confluency in DMEM/F12 media in the presence of 10% FBS, Penn/Strep, and 250 ug/mL G418. Novel compounds are 5 fold serially diluted in DMSO and added to 96 well plates containing 35,000 cells/well at a 1 :200 dilution so that the final concentration of DMSO is 0.5%. On day 5, post treatment cell lysates and supernatants are harvested for analysis.

Cells are lysed using Agilent Sidestep Lysis buffer, diluted 1 : 100 and quantified via quantitative real time PCR. Commercially available ELISA kits are used to quantitate the viral proteins HBsAg (Alpco) or HBeAg (US Biological) by following the manufacturer’s recommended protocol after diluting samples to match the linear range of their respective assays. Irrespective of readout, compound concentrations that reduce viral product accumulation in the cell lysates or supernatants by 50% relative to no drug controls (EC50) are reported; EC50 ranges are as follows: A < 0.1 mM; B 0.2-1 mM; C > 1 mM.

Additionally, compound induced cellular toxicity is evaluated by exposing HepG2 cells seeded at 5,000 cells/well to serially diluted compound with a final DMSO

concentration of 0.5% for three days. At day 3, post seeding cells are treated with ATPlite IStep according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Compound concentrations that reduce total ATP levels in wells by 50% relative to no drug controls (CC ₅₀ ) are reported; CC ₅₀ ranges are as follows: A > 25 mM; B 10-25 mM; C < 10 mM. Table 2. Summary of Activities

While this invention has been particularly shown and described with references to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention encompassed by the appended claims.