BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPARs) are members of the nuclear receptor gene family that are activated by fatty acids and fatty acid metabolites. The PPARs belong to the subset of nuclear receptors that function as heterodimers with the 9-cis retinoic acid receptor (ER). Three subtypes, designated PPARα, PPARγ and PPARb are found in species ranging from Xenopus to humans.

PPAR (x is the main subtype in the liver and has facilitated analysis of the mechanism by which peroxisome proliferators exert their pleiotropic effects. PPAR ex is activated by a number of medium and long-chain fatty acids, and it is involved in stimulating P-oxidation of fatty acids. PPARa is also involved with the activity of fibrates and fatty acids in rodents and humans. Fibric acid derivatives such as clofibrate, fenofibrate, bezafibrate. ciprofibrate beclofibrate and etofibrate, as well as gemfibrozil. produce a substantial reduction in plasma triglycerides along with moderate reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and they are used particularly for the treatment of hypenrigl yceri demi a.

PPARy is the main subtype in adipose tissue and involved in activating the program of adipocyte differentiation. PPARγ is not involved in stimulating peroxisome proliferation in the liver. There are two isomers of PPARy : PPARy] and PPARy2. which differ only in that PPARy2 contains an additional 28 amino acids present at the amino tenninus. The DNA sequences for the PPARy receptors are described in Elbrecht. et al..

BBRC 224 ; 431-437 (1996). Although peroxisome prohferators, including the fibrates and fatty acids, activate the transcriptional activity of PPAR's, only prostaglandin J2 derivatives have been identified as natural ligands for PPARy, which also binds the anti-

diabetic agents thiazolidinediones with high affinity. The physiological functions of PPARoc and PPARyin lipid and carbohydrate metabolism were uncovered once it was recognized that they were the receptors for the fibrate and glitazone drugs, respectively.

PPARoc and PPARy receptors have been implicated in diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and gastrointestinal disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease and other inflammation related illnesses. Such inflammation related illnesses. include, but are not limited to Alzheimer's disease, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and ischemia reprofusion injury.

By contrast, PPAR$ (also referred to as PPARP and NUCI) is not reported to be receptor for any known class of drug molecules, and its role in mammalian physiology has remained undefined. The human nuclear receptor gene PPAR8 (hPPARS) has been cloned from a human osteosarcoma cell cDNA library and is fully described in A. Schmidt et al., Molecular Endocrinology, 6:1634-1641 (1992).

Diabetes is a disease in which a mammal's ability to regulate glucose levels in the blood is impaired because the mammal has a reduced ability to convert glucose to glycogen for storage in muscle and liver cells. In Type I diabetes, this reduced ability to store glucose is caused by reduced insulin production."Type II Diabetes"or "non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus'' (N1DDM) is the form of diabetes, which is due to a profound resistance to insulin stimulating or regulatory effect on glucose and lipid metabolism in the main insulin-sensitive tissues, muscle, liver and adipose tissue. This resistance to insulin responsiveness results in insufficient insulin activation of glucose uptake, oxidation and storage in muscle and inadequate insulin repression of lipolysis in adipose tissue and of glucose production and secretion in liver. When these cells become desensitized to insulin, the body tries to compensate by producing abnormally high levels of insulin and hyperinsulemia results. Hyperinsulemia is associated with hypertension and elevated body weight. Since insulin is involved in promoting the cellular uptake of glucose, amino acids and triglycerides from the blood by insulin sensitive cells, insulin insensitivity can result in elevated levels of triglycerides and LDL (known as the"bad" cholesterol) which are risk factors in cardiovascular diseases. The constellation of symptoms which includes hyperinsulemia combined with hypertension, elevated body weight, elevated triglycerides and elevated LDL is known as Syndrome X.

Hyperlipidemia is a condition which is characterized by an abnormal increase in serum lipids, such as cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids. These lipids do not circulate freely in solution in plasma, but are bound to proteins and transported as macromolecular complexes called lipoproteins. One form of hyperlipidemia is hypercholesterolémia, characterized by the existence of elevated LDL cholesterol levels.

The initial treatment for hypercholesterolemia is often a diet low in fat and cholesterol coupled with appropriate physical exercise. Drug intervention is initiated if LDL- lowering goals are not met by diet and exercise alone. It is desirable to lower elevated levels of LDL cholesterol and increase levels of HDL cholesterol. Generally, it has been found that increased levels of HDL are associated with lower risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). See Gordon, et al., Am. J. Med., 62, 707-714 (1977) ; Stampfer, et al., N.

Fng/. 7. eJ., 325, 373-381 (1991) ; and Kannel, et al., Aim. Internal Med., 90, 85-91 (1979). An example of an HDL raising agent is nicotinic acid, but the quantities needed to achieve HDL elevation are associated with undesirable effects, such as flushing.

There are several treatments currently available for treating diabetes mellitus but these treatments still remain unsatisfactory and have limitations. While physical exercise and reduction in dietary intake of calories will improve the diabetic condition, compliance with this approach can be poor because of sedentary lifestyles and excess food consumption, in particular high fat-containing food. Therefore, treatment with hypoglycemics, such as sulfonylureas (e. g., chlorpropamide, tolbutamide, tolazamide and acetohexamide) and biguanides (e. g. phenfornain and metfonnin) are often necessary as the disease progresses. Sulfonylureas stimulate the ß cells of the pancreas to secrete more insulin as the disease progresses. However, the response of the P cells eventually fails and treatment with insulin injections is necessary. In addition, both sulfonylure treatment and insulin injection have the life threatening side effect of hypoglycemic coma, and thus patients using these treatments must carefully control dosage.

It has been well established that improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes (Type 1 and Type 11) is accompanied by decreased microvasclular complications (DCCT and UKPDS). Due to difficulty in maintaining adequate glycemic control over time in patients with Type II diabetes, the use of insulin sensitizers in the therapy of Type Il diabetes is growing. There is also a growing body of evidence that

PPARy agonist, insulin sensitizer, may have benefits in the treatment of Type II diabetes beyond their effects in improving glycemic control.

In the last decade a class of compounds known as thiazolidinediones (e. g.

U. S. Pat. Nos. 5, 089, 514 ; 4, 342, 771 ; 4, 367, 234 ; 4, 340, 605 ; and 5, 306, 726) have emerged as effective antidiabetic agents that have been shown to increase the sensitivity of insulin sensitive tissues, such as skeletal muscle, liver and adipose, to insulin. Increasing insulin sensitivity rather than the amount of insulin in the blood reduces the likelihood of hypoglycemic coma. Although thiazolidinediones have been shown to increase insulin sensitivity by binding to PPARy receptors, this treatment also produces unwanted side effects such as weight gain and, for troglitazone, liver toxicity.

In view of the above, there exists a need for new pharmaceutical agents which modulate these receptors to prevent, treat and/or alleviate these diseases or conditions while ameliorating side effects of current treatments.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a compound of novel peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) agonist having a structural Formula 1, and phannaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : E is : O, S or NRl4 ; , YQ W is : R R, hydrogen, C]-C6 alkyl, (CH2) n C3-C6 cycloalkyl, haloalkyl or acyl ;

Q is :-C (O) OR6 or R6A; X is : a bond, C, O, S or S [O] p ; Y is : a bond, S, C or 0 ; Z is : a) aliphatic group, b) aryl, c) a 5-to 10-membered heteroaryl wherein the heteroaryl containing at least one heteroatom selected from N, O or S, d) bi-aryl, wherein biaryl being defined as aryl substituted with another aryl or aryl substituted with heteroaryl, e) bi-heteroaryl, wherein bi-heteroaryl being defined as heteroaryl substituted with another heteroaryl, or heteroaryl substituted with aryl, and f) heterocyclyl ; wherein aliphatic group, aryl, heteroaryl, bi-aryl, bi-heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15; m and n'are each independently : 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 ; n is : 0,], 2 or 3 ; p is :] or 2 : R is: 1,2,3 or 4; v is: 1 or 2 R1 is : hydrogen, wherein when Z is phenyl or naphthyl and R2 is H, R1 is not H. haloalkyl, C-C6 alkyl.

C1-C6 alkyl-C]-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R'and R 2together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyclyl ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl. cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from Rl5 ; Ra and Rab are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, or R1 and R1a, R1 and R1b, R2 and R1a, R2 and R1b or R1a and R1b together being a 3-to 6-membered heterocyclyl or carbocycly] ring where at least one of R1a and R1b is not hydrogen ; R2 is : hydrogen, haloalkyl.

C I-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R] and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyclyl ring, and wherein al kyl, aryl, alkenyl, allcynyl. cycloall<yl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15;

is : hydrogen, halo or C-C6 alkyl and wherein R2 and R2a together being a 3-to 8- membered ring ; and wherein alkyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R 15 ; R3 is : hydrogen, halo, cyano, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl, (C1-C4 alkyl)-heterocycly], wherein the heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with oxo, (C1-C4 alkyl)-NR7C(O)pR9, and wherein alkyl, cycloalkyl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R'5 ; R4 and R5 are each independently : hydrogen, halo, C-C alkyl C-C6 alkoxy ; aryloxy ; <BR> <BR> <BR> N @(R8)2.<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P> Surs or R4 and R5 together being a 3-to 8-membered ring ; R6 is : hydrogen, C-C6 alkyl or aminoalkyl ; R6A is : carboxamide, C1-C3 alkylnitrile, sulfonamide, acylsulfonamide or tetrazole; R7 is : hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl;

R8 and R9 are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, and wherein aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C-C6 alkyl and C1-C6 alkoxy ; Razzs : hydrogen, aryl, C I-C6 alkyl, or C1-C6 alkyl-COOR6, and wherein aryl and alkyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 ; and R 15 is : hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C- C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, N (R8) 2, NR8S (0) 2R9, NRBC () pR9, C (O) NR8R9, C (O) pur8, Sorb, S (O) pR8 or S(O)2NR8R9.

The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases or condition relates to hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, Type 11 diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia, syndrome X, insulin resistance, heart failure, diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesteremia, hypertension, obesity, anorexia bulimia, anorexia nervosa, cardiovascular disease and other diseases where insulin resistance is a component.

In one embodiment, the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions which comprising at least one compound of the present invention, or a pharmaceuticaHy acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Within the scope of this invention also include a pharmaceutical composition containing additional therapeutic agent as well as at least one compound of the present invention, or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt. solvate, hydrate thereof and a pharmaceutical ! y acceptable carrier.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of modulating a PPAR by contacting the receptor with at least one compound of the present invention, and phannaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The compounds of the present invention are directed to peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) agonists, more specifically sulfonamide derivatives of PPAR agonists. The compounds of the present invention are also relates to PPAR y/8 dual agonists, which are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders modulated by a PPAR.

An embodiment of the present invention is a compound of novel peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) agonists having a structural Formula I, I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : E is : O, S or NR 141 \Y Q Y W is R4 R5 , hydrogen, C-C6 alkyl, (CH2) l, C3-C6 cyc] oalkyl, haloalkyl or acyl ; Q is :-C (O) OR or R6A : X is : a bond, C, O, S or S [O] p ; Y is : a bond, S, C or 0 : Z is : a) aliphatic group,

b) aryl, c) a 5-to] 0-membered heteroaryl wherein the heteroaryl containing at least one heteroatom selected from N. 0 or S, d) bi-aryl, wherein biaryl being defined as aryl substituted with another aryl or aryl substituted with heteroaryl, e) bi-heteroaryl, wherein bi-heteroaryl being defined as heteroaryl substituted with another heteroaryl, or heteroaryl substituted with aryl, and f) heterocyclyl ; wherein aliphatic group, aryl, heteroaryl, bi-aryl, bi-heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15; m and n'are each independently : 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 ; n is : 0,], 2or3 ; p is :] or 2 ; ris : 1, 2, 3 or 4 : v is : I or 2 ; R1 is : hydrogen, wherein when Z is pheny] or naphthyl and R2 is H, R1 is not H, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 allcyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R1 and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyclyl ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from Razzs ;

R1a and R1b are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, or R1 and R1a, R1 and R1b, R2 and R1a, R2 and R1b or Ra and Rlb together being a 3-to 6-membered heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl ring where at least one of R1a and R1b is not hydrogen ; R2 is : hydrogen, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl,<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> C I-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R1 and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyclyl ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15; R2a is : hydrogen, halo or C1-C6 alkyl and wherein R2 and R2a together being a 3-to 8- membered ring ; and wherein alkyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 R3 is : hydrogen, halo, cyano. haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl,

(Cl-C4 alkyl)-heterocyclyl, wherein the heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with oxo, (C1-C4 alkyl)-NR7C (O) pR9, and wherein alkyl, cycloalkyl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R1 5; R4 and R5 are each independently : hydrogen, halo, C1-C6 alkyl Cl-C6 alkoxy ; aryloxy ; N (R8)2, SR8 or 'R4 and R5 together being a 3-to 8-membered ring ; R"is : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or aminoalkyl ; R6A is : carboxamide, C1-C3 alkylnitrile, sulfonamide, acylsulfonamide or tetrazole; R7 is : hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; R8 and R9 are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, and wherein aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C1-C6 alkyl and Cl-C6 alkoxy ; R 14 is : hydrogen, aryl, Cl-C (, alkyl, or C1-C6 alkyl-COORf'and wherein aryl and alkyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R js ; and

R 15 is : hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C1- C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl, N (R8)2, NR8S(O)2R9, NR8C (O) pR9, C (O) NR8R9, C (O) pR8, Sorb, S (O) pR8 or S (O) 2NR8R9.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a compound having a structural Formula 11, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : Q is : -C(O)OR6 or R6A; X is : a bond, C, 0, S or S [O] p; Y is : a bond, S, C or 0 ; Z is : a) aliphatic group, b) aryl, c) a 5-to] 0-membered heteroaryl wherein the heteroaryl containing at least one heteroatom selected from N, O or S, d) bi-aryl, wherein biaryl being defined as aryl substituted with another aryl or aryl substituted with heteroaryl, e) bi-heteroaryl, wherein bi-heteroary] being defined as heteroaryl substituted with another heteroaryl, or heteroaryl substituted with aryl, and f) heterocyclyl; wherein aliphatic group, aryl, heteroaryl, bi-aryl, bi-heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15; m and n'are each independently : 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 :

nis : 0, 1, 2or3 ; p is : I or 2 ; ris :], 2, 3or4 ; R'is : aryl haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2) n C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy or R1 and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocycly] ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, al kynyl, cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 ; R1a and R1b are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, or R1 and R1a, R1 and R1b, R2 and R1a, R2 and R1b or R1a and R1b together being a 3-to 6-membered heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl ring where at least one of R1a and R1b is not hydrogen ; R2 is : hydrogen, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl,

C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R1 and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyclyl ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 ; R2a is : hydrogen, halo or C1-C6 alkyl and wherein R-and R2a together being a 3-to 8- membered ring ; and wherein alkyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 ; R3 is : hydrogen, halo, cyano, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, (CH2) n C3-C6 cycloalkyl, (C1-C4 alkyl)-heterocyclyl, wherein the heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with oxo, (C1-C4 alkyl)-NR7C(O)pR9, and wherein alkyl, cycloalkyl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 ; R4 and R5 are each independently : hydrogen, halo, C1-C6 alkyl C1-C6 alkoxy; aryloxy ; N (R8) 2, Surs or R4 and RS together being a 3-to 8-membered ring :

R6 is : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or aminoalkyl ; R6A is : carboxamide, C1-C3 alkylnitrile, sulfonamide, acylsulfonamide or tetrazole; R7 is : hydrogen or C]-C6 alkyl ; R8 and R9 are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, and wherein aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, Cl-C6 alkyl and C1-C6 alkoxy ; R15 is : hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C- C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, (CH2),'C3-C6 cycloalkyl, N (R8)2, NR8S(O)2R9, NR8C (O) pur9, C (O) NR8R9, C (O) pR8, Sorb, S (O) pR8 or S (0) 2NR8R9.

The compound as recited above, wherein X and Y are respectively S and 0 ; S and C ; or C and O.

The compounds of Formula I and Il as recited above, wherein Z is C]-C6 alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl.

The compounds of Formula 1 and Il as recited above, wherein Z is phenyl, naphthyl, thiophenyl, oxazoly], isooxazolyl, pyridyl, benzothiophenyl, benzofuranyl, indolyl, isoindoly], pyrazoly], imidazoly],], 4 benzodioxan, benzooxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoimidazo] yl, or 2, 3-dihydrobenzofuranyl, The compounds of Fomula I and 11 as recited above, wherein R1 is C3-C6 alkyl or (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl; R2 and R3 are each independently C1-C3 alkyl : and r is l.

The compounds of Fonnula I and 11 as recited above, wherein X is positioned para to Y ; and R3 is positioned ortho to Y.

Another preferred embodiment of the present invention is a compound having a structural Formula III,

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein, n is : l or 2 : ris : 1, 2, 3, or 4 ; X is : S or C : Y is : C or 0 ; Z is : aryl or a 5-to 10-membered heteroaryl. wherein aryl and heteroaryl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 ; R'and R 2 are each independently : C1-C6 alkyl or (Cl2))n-C3-C6 cycloalkyl ; and R1a and R1b, R3, R4 and R5 are each independently : hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl.

Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is the compound having a structural Formula IV, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates. hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : q is 1, 2, 3, 4. or5 : R8 and R9 are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, wherein alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C1-C6 alkyl and Cl- C6 alkoxy ; and R12 is : hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryl, heteroaryl, aryloxy, oxo, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl, N(R8)2, NR8S (O) 2R9, NR'C (O) pR9, C (O) NR8R9, C (O) pR8, Sur8, S (O) pR8 or S (O) 2NR8R9.

Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is the compound having a structural Formula V, V and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : R] and R2 are each independently Cl-C4 alky or (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl; R3 is C1-C4 alky ; (R12)1 is halo, haloalkyl, or haloalkyloxy ; and (R12)2 is F, Cl or Br.

The compound as recited above, wherein R'is methyl, ethyl, propyl, clcyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyclobutyl; R3 is methyl and (R12)1 is OCF3.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention is a compound having a structural Fonnula VI, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : X is : a bond, C, O, S or S [O] p :

Y is : a bond, S, C or O ; Z is : heteroaryl wherein the heteroaryl containing at least one heteroatom selected from N, O or S, and wherein heteroaryl being optionally substituted with one or more groups selected from R 15 ; n is : 0,1,2 or 3 ; n'is : 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 ; p is : I or 2 ; ris : 1, 2, 3 or 4 ; R'is : hydrogen, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2) n-C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C I-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R1 and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyc] yl ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 ; R1a and R1b are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, or R1 and R1a, R1 and R1b, R2 and R1a, R2 and R1b or R1a and R1b together being a 3-to 6-membered heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl ring where at least one of R1a and Rb is not hydrogen ;

R2 is : hydrogen, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R1 and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyclyl ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R1 5; R2a is : hydrogen, halo or C1-C6 alkyl and wherein R2 and R2a together being a 3-to 8- membered ring ; and wherein alkyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R'5 ; R3 is: hydrogen, halo, cyano, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, (CH2) n-C3-C6 cycloalkyl, (C1-C4 alky])-heterocyc] yl, wherein the heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with oxo, (CI-C4 alkyl)-NR7C (O) pR9, and wherein alkyl, cycloalkyl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R 15 :

R6 is : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or aminoalkyl ; R7 is : hydrogen or C]-C6 alky] ; R8 and R9 are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, and wherein aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C1-C6 alkyl and C-C6 alkoxy ; and R15 is : hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C- C6 a] ky], C]-C6 alkoxy, (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl, N (R8)2, NR8S(O)2R9, R8c (O) R9 C (O) NR8R9, C (O)pR8, SR8, S(O)pR8 or S(O)2NR8R9.

Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is the compound having a structural Formula Vll, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates. hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : q is: 1,2,3, or 4; T is : 0, NR1c or S : Rlc is : hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; R10 and R11 are each independently : hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, C1-C6 alkyl or C-C6 alkoxy ; and wherein alkyl, aryloxy, and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15.

Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is the compound having a structural Formula VIII,

VIII wherein : q is: 1 or 2 ; R'is : C3-C5 alky or (CH2)n#C3-C6 cycloalkyl ; R2 and R3 are each independently : C1-C3 alkyl ; R'° is : halo, haloalkyl Or Cl-C3 alkyl, and wherein R' being substituted at a position 5, or 6, or both 5 and 6 of benzothiophenyl ring ; and R"is : hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl.

The compound as recited above, wherein R° is Cl, F. 1 Br, CH3 or CF3 being substituted at a position 5 of benzothiophenyl ring.

Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is a compound having a structural Formula IX, and phannaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : E is : O. S or NR'4 ; p4 ? 5 W is : R R, hydrogen, Cl-C6 alkyl, (CH) T, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, haloalkyl or acyl ; Y g Y _) Y Y Y Ya

Q is :-C (O) OR6 or R6A; X is : a bond, C, O, S or S [O] p ; Y is : a bond, S, C or O : Z is : a) aliphatic group, b) aryl, c) a 5-to 10-membered heteroaryl wherein the heteroaryl containing at least one heteroatom selected from N, O or S, d) bi-ary], wherein biaryl being defined as aryl substituted with another aryl or aryl substituted with heteroaryl, e) bi-heteroaryl, wherein bi-heteroaryl being defined as heteroaryl substituted with another heteroaryl, or heteroaryl substituted with aryl, and f) heterocyclyl; wherein aliphatic group, aryl, heteroaryl, bi-ary], bi-heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15; m and n'are each independently : 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 ; nis : O, l, 2or3 ; pis : 1 or 2 ; r is: 1,2,3 or 4 ; v is : 1 or 2 ; R'is : hydrogen, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl,

Cl-C6 alkyl-Cl-C6 alkoxy, Cl-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n-C3-C6 cycloalkyl, Cl-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R1 and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyclyl ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R 15 ; R1a and R1b are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, or R1 and R1a, R1 and R1b, R2 and R1a, R2 and R1b or R1a and R1b together being a 3-to 6-membered heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl ring where at least one of R1a and R1b is not hydrogen ; R2 is: hydrogen, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl-C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl-aryl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n-C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, or R1 and R2 together being a 5-to 8-membered heterocyclyl. ring, and wherein alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl and alkoxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 :

R2a is : hydrogen, halo or Ca-C6 alkyl and wherein R2 and R2a together being a 3-to 8- membered ring ; and wherein alkyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15; R3 is : hydrogen, halo, cyano, haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkyl, (CH2)n-C3-C6 cycloalkyl, (C1-C4 alkyl)-heterocyc] yl, wherein the heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with oxo, (C1-C4 alkyl)-NR7C (O) pR9, and wherein alkyl, cycloalkyl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15 ; R4 and R5 are each independently : hydrogen. halo, C1-C6 alkyl C1-C6 alkoxy; aryloxy : N (R8) 2, SR8 or R4 and R5 together being a 3-to 8-membered ring ; R6 is : hydrogen. Ca-C6 alkyl or aminoalkyl ; R 6A is : carbosamide. C1-C3-alkylnitrile, sulfonamide, acylsulfonamide or tetrazole ; R7 is : hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl;

R8 and R9 are each independently : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, and wherein aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C1-C6 alkyl and C1-C6 alkoxy ; R 14 is : hydrogen, aryl, C-C6 alkyl, or C-C6 alkyl-COOR67 and wherein aryl and alkyl being optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from R15; and Ra5 is : hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, oxo, C1- C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, (CH2)n-C3-C6 cycloalkyl, N (R8)2, NR8S(O)2R9, NR8C(O)pR9, C (O) NR8R9, C (O) pR8 Sur', S (O) pR8 or S(O)2NR8R9.

Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is the compound having a structural Formula X, and pharmaceuticaHy acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : n and q are each independently : 1, 2, 3 or 4 ; Tis : O. NR1c or S; Xis : C, O or S ; R'is : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or (CH2)n-C3-C6 cycloalkyl ; R1a, R1b, R1c and R2 are each independently : hydrogen or Cl R° and R"are each independently : hydrogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryloxy, C1-C6 alkyl or C]-C6 alkoxy ; and wherein alkyl, alkoxy and aryloxy being optionally substituted with one or more groups selected from R.

Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is the compound having a structural Formula XI,

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, wherein : q is 1 or 2 ; E is O, S or NR14; R', R2 and R11 are each independently : C1-C4 alkyl ; Rlois : Cl, F, Br, CH3 or CF3, and wherein R'being substituted at a position 5, or 6, or both 5 and 6 of benzothiophenyl ring ; and R 14 is : hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or aryl.

The most preferred embodiment of the present invention is the compounds listed below : No. Structure Name I F 3- (4-12- [ (5-Fluoro-3- ethyl- \//CH benzo [b] thiophene-2- S', S' sul foiiyl)-propyl-amino]- O O ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenyl)-propionic acid 2 Cl O 3-(4-42-[(5-Chloro-3- ethyl- OH benzo [b] thiophene-2- S-N sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenyl)-propionic acid No. Structure Name 3 Cl o (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3- methyl-benzofuran-2- OH sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]- 0 1-methyl-ethoxyl-2- 0 o methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid 4 Cl O (4-42-1 (5-Chloro-3- methyl-beiizofuran-2- OH sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]- 0 1-methyl-ethyl sulfanyl 2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid 5 Cl 0 3- (4-12- [ (5-Chloro-3- methyl- </ß I nf OH benzotb] thiophene-2- w I sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- -ethyl sulfanyl O O 2-methyl-phenyl)- propionic acid 6 Cl O (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-ethyl- 0 benzo [b] thiophene-2- wf (°OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- S'\ S'N V'S 1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl) _ 2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid 7 | 4-12- [ (6-Chloro-3- \/O methyl_ v, benzo [bgthi ophene-2- S S'~ S </sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- O Ò ethylsulfanyl ç-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic aci 8 0 4-, 2- [ (7-Chloro-3- 01"KOH metbyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2- CI S- : S. NS sulfonyl)-propyl-amino] _ O 0 ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid 9 Cl O (4-42-[(4-Chloro-3- o methyl- OH benzo [b] thiophene-2- SAS-N SJw sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid No. Structure Name 10 ci F F 0 (4-12- [ (5-Chloro-3- F tri fluorom ethyl- OH benzo [b] thiophene-2- s s sul foiiyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid ]] CF3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- 11 tri fluorom ethyl- S-N benzo [bltliiophene-2- 'sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- 0 o]-methyl-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid 12 0 2- [4- (3-1 [5- (4-Fluoro- 0 o biphei3y]-4-yl)- thiophene-2-sulfonyl]- 0 o propyl-amino,-propyl)- phenoxy]-2-methyl- propionic acid ] 2- (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- R} methyl- S, N benzo [b] thiophene-2- 9 9 su I fonyl)-propyl-amino]- +/\ ethyl}-phenoxy)-2- Cl ; 0 OH methyl-propionic acid ] 2- (4- {3- [ (3, 5-Dimethyl- 11 N 0 bei-izo [b] thiopbene-2- 11 SUI fODyl)-propyl-amino]- / H propyl)-phenoxy)-2- methyl-propionic acid I 5 2- (4- {3- [ (5-Fluoro-3- 11. 11 N metbyl- vS benzo [b] thiophene-2- \ X OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- propyl J-phenoxy)-2- methyl-propionic acid 16 ci 2- (4-13- [ (5-Chloro-3- 0 ethyl- o benzo [b] thiophene-2- s O) O X sulfonyl)-(2, 2, 2-trifluoro- ethyl)-amino]-propyl I- phenoxy)-2-methyl- propionic acid No. Structure Name 17 2- (4-12- [ (3-Ethyl- ll, benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ouzo oH ethoxy}-3-propyl- phenoxy)-2-methyl- propionic acid 18 Cl 2- [4- (1- { [ (5-Chloro-3- methyl- \ 0 t benzo [b] thiophene-2- v O (OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- St/< methyl}-propoxy)-2- NX methyl-phenoxy]-2- methyl-propionic acid 19 ci 3- [4- (]-I [ (5-Chloro-3- < methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2- v H sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- SA 0, methyl}-propoxy)-2- methyl-phenyl]-propionic acid 20 F [4- (1- { [ (5-Fluoro-3- A O methyl- \ 1 o 11 benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfoDyl)-propyl-amino]- SESSO S XJ methyl}-propylsulfanyl)- 0 > 2-methyl-phenoxy]- acetic acid 2l [4- (1- { [ (5-Chloro-3- ci 0--AOH methyl- \ 9 1~ IJ benzo [b] thiophene-2- S sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- methyl}-propyl sulfanyl)- 2-methyl-phenoxy]- acetic acid 22 0 [4- (]-I [ (5-Chloro-3- /-°StOH metlayl- \ O benzo [b] thiophene-2- O"SvN S sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- methyl j-propylsulfanyl)- 2-methyl-phenoxy]- acetic acid No. Structure Name 23 (2-Methyl-4-42-[(6- W\ o phelloxy-pyridine-3- o/\ s -. . s cH3 suJfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl} phenoxy)- . °°H acetic acid CH3 0 N I I (2-M ethyl-4-12- [ (5- \ N~Sß GH3 methy]-]-phenyl-l H- ° (, °H pyrazole-4-sulfonyl)- W I 11 propy]-amino]- ° If CH3 O ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid 25 0 25 R (2-Methyl-4- {2-1 (4- S's CH3 oxazol-5-yl- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- NA amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- CO CH3 O phenoxy)-acetic acid 26 (2-MethyI-4- {2- [prop- 5. .-s CH3 (4-pyrazol-l-yl- O t OH beflzenesulfonyl)- t}) amino]-ethylsulfanyl- N CH3 o pheooxy)-acetic acid 27 0 (2-Methy !-4- {2-. [ (2- ) j 1 j'-. .. naphtha ! en- !-y !- iiaphthaleii-1-yl- cl 3 i oa amino]-ethylsulfanyl 3- henox-acetic acid oH3 ° p ?') 28 F F (2-lethyl-4- {2- [propyl- F 0 (4- f s s cH trifluoromethylphenyln met hanesulfonyl)-amino]- ß ow ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid C H3 O 29 0 (4-12- [ (Bipbenyl-3- X sulfonyl)-propy]-amino]- I \ ONS CH3 ethylsulfany]}-2-rnelhyJ- ft 9 $ WOv phenoxy)-acetic acid ° if CH3 0 No. Structure Name 30 (4- {2-[(2, 3-Dihydro- 30 11 CH3 beiizo [1, 4] dioxine-6- ISIN S OH sul fojiyl)-propyl-amino]- 0 0 etbylsulfanyll-2-methyl- CH3 o phenoxy)-acetic acid 0 [2-Methyl-4- (2- [5- (2- cH3 methylsulfanyl- H, C I's s OH pyrimidin-4-yl)- H3C < 1 H3 ° thiophene-2-sulfonyl]- ce . propyl-amino}- ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]- acetic acid 32 1°l [2-Methyl-4-(2- {[5-(] I I N i-netbyl-5- oH trifluoromethyl-] H- F 0 pyrazol-3-yl)-thiopbene- F {2-sulfonyl]-propyl- H3c amino}-ethylsulfanyl)- phenoxy]-acetic acid 33 F 1°l [2-Methyl-4-(2- {[5-(1- F F 11-CH metbyl-3- oH trifluoromethyl-II-3- NQ) O X pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophene- NJ CH3 O 2-sulfonyl]-propyl- amino}-ethylsulfanyl)- H3C phenoxy]-acetic acid 34FcH, chira] (R)- (2-Methyl-4- { F 0 metbyl-2- [ (3-i-nethyl-5- 18 l trifluoromethy]- s S O ß CH3 v OX benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfon 1-pro l-amino- cH3 oH y) p py] ethyl sul fanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid 3 5 cH. chiral (R)-3- (4- {2- [ ( 6-Chloro- s cH 5-fluoro-3-methyl- 11 s CH3 S-N--y benzo [b] thiophene-2- ci o cH3 i ° sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- 1cH'oH 1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl]- 2-methyl-phenyl)- propionic acid No. Structure Name 36 CH3 chiral (R)- (4-12- [ (6-Chloro-5- w ° s cH fluoro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2- Cl w k eH3 o sulfon l-ro 1-amino- o Y) p pY] CH oH ]-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid 37 0 (4-12- [ (4-Bromo- CH 3 beiizeiiesulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethy] sulfanyl}-2- 0 m ethyl-ph enoxy)-aceti c Br 0 acid 380 (4- {2- [ (3, 4-Dichloro- o,, ii, S, aCH3 benzeiiesulfon7l)-propyl- amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-2- ci 0 ni ethyl-ph enoxy)-aceti c CH3 OH acid t'acd CHg OH 39 oSR (4-42-[(4-lsopropyl- Xss H3 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- 1 {1 1 l amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- 0 methyl-phenoxy)-acetic CH3 CH3 OH acid 40o (2-Methy]-4- {2- [ (4- /SsN~SvcH3 pentyl-benzenesulfonyl)- propyl-aiiiinol- CH OH ethy] sulfanyl 3-phenoxy)- acetic acid 41 Cl 1° (4-42-[(2-Chloro-4- S,, CH trifluoroi-nethyl- F F 0 benzeiiesulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- F cH OH methyl-phenoxy)-acetic 3 acid 42 F F \a (2-Methyl-4- {2- [propyl- SNS CH3 (3-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonyl)- amino]-ethy] sulfanyl}- CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid No. Structure Name 43 CH 0 (4-12- [ (4-Bromo-2- /eS I CH3 methyl-benzenesulfonyl)- propyl-amino]- ethyl sul fanyl 1-2-m ethyl- Br OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 3 44 0 \o (4- {2- [ (3, 4-Dibromo- Br I SNS I CH3 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- amin o]-ethyl sul fan yl I-2- Br g X methyl-phenoxy)-acetic C CH acid C3 45 oSR (2-Methyl-4-42-[propyl- SlN---"-s CH3 (4-propyl- J benzenesulfonyl)- H3c aniiiio]-etbylsulfanyll- CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 46 Cl O (4- {2- [ (2, 4-Dich ! oro- S, N"-""'S CH3 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- ci 0 melbyl-pbenoxy)-acetic avid ! i acjd CH3 OH 47 o R (4-'2-[(4-lodo- s\Hs \ CH3 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl 3-2- S ß WoX methyl-phenoxy)-acetic !'anfl CH3 OH acid 48 0S11 (4- {2-[(3-Chloro-4- Cl SNS CH methyl-benzenesulfonyl)- propyl-amino]- H3CZ \< C v ethylsulfanyl 3-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid 49 F C' (4- {2- [ (4-Bromo-2, 5- S,, N"-"',"S C H 3 difluoro- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- BrX \C g \+'0X aiB ; nO]-ethY] SU] fanY]}-2- Br p° amino]-ethylsulfanyll-2- ace CH3 OH acid acjd No. Structure Name 50 o chiral (2-Methyl-4- {]-methyl- o. ll o,, ii 2- [pyopyl- (4- trifluoromethyl- F F /cH3 I o o benzenesulfonyl)- amino]-ethy] sulfanyl}- p m OH 3 phenoxy)-acetic acid 51 o chiral (4- {2- [ (3, 4-Dichloro- o l I benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- CI I sNs ( cH3 amino]-l-methyl- ethylsulfanyll-2-metbyl- ci phenoxy)-acetic acid CH3 OH 52 o 1°l (2-Methy]-4- {2-[propy]- F F sNS CH3 (2-trifluoromethyl- F 0 bipbenyl-4-sulfonyl)- ai-nino]-ethyl sul fanyl W CH3 OH phenoxy)-aceticacid 53 O xl l (2-M ethyl-4- {2- [propyl- F F S, _ N'S CH3 (3'-trifluorometbyl- 0 biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)- OH amino]-ethyl sul fanyl H OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 54o (2-Methyl-4- {2- [propyI- SuN~s cH3 (4'-trifluoromethyl- , ° ° biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)- F ro amino]-ethyl sul fanyl F F CH3 OH pbenoxy)-acetic acid F 55 0 (4-12- [ (2'-Fluoro- F S"N s CH3 bipheiiyl-4-sulfoiiyl)- F o propyl-amino]- i w o ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- W CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 56 oSR (4-42-[(4'-F] uoro- sNs cH, biphenyl-4-sulfony])- JS propyl-amino]- ° ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- oH phenoxy)-acetic acid No. Structure Name 57 osil (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl- CH2 (4'-trifluoromethoxy- /,/o o biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)- 11 amino]-ethyl sul fanyl /CH3 OH F F ° 3 phenoxy)-acetic acid 58 091°l (4- {2-[(3', 4'-Dichloro- S, CH3 bipbenyl-4-sulfonyl)- C 0 propyl-amino]- \ ov ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- ClW CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 59 0 ° (4- {2- [ ( 3'-Fluoro- s-, N CH biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)- o propyl-amino]- o ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid 60 (4-2- [ (2'-Cbloro- ci sl s CH 3 bipbenyl-4-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]- ° ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- CH 3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 6] o (4- {2- [ (4'-Methoxy- Sss ~S>ArcH3 bipllenyl-4-sulfonyl)- /o propyl-amino]- etbylsulfanyll-2-metbyl- Cl CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 62 0 {2-j ; (4'-Methoxy- o N~ VCH biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)- ß WO~O propyl-amino]- I ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- H3CN,, < 3 ophenoxy)-acetic acid 63 oSR (4- {2-[(3'-Chloro-4'- sNs cHa fluoro-biphenyl-4- Ci o sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethyl sul fanyl I-2-metbyl- CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid No. Structure Name 64 F 0 (4-2- [ (4-Chloro-3- SNS CH3 trifluoromethyl- F 11 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- ci ! v o o amino-eth lsulfan li-2- ] Y Y cH3 OH methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid 65 o chiral (2-Methyl-4- {]-methyl- F i N CH3 2 ; ppropyl (4- = trifluoromethoxy- F"O CH3 benzenesulfODyl)- F amli3o]-ethyl sul fanyl CH, UH.., CH OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 66 o chiral (2-Methyl-4- {]-methyl- S"N s CH3 2- [propyl- (4-propyl- _ benzenesulfonyl)- H3CX eH3 ° amino]-ethylsulfanyl]- CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 67 F F chiral (4- {2- [ (4-Chloro-3- F \ \S NS \ oH trifluoromethyl- F 3 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- /CH3 I/o amino]-l-methyl- Cl I r ethy] sulfanyl-2-methyl- oH3 oH phenoxy)-acetic acid 68 hiral (4-2- [ (3-Cllloro-4- , 0 g 0 triOuoromethy !- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- F = F I CH3 /o amino]-]-methyl- l l l ethy] sulfanyl}-2-methyl- F CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 69 0 ( (4- {2- [ (4-Butyl- sSuN~So>rcH3 benzellesulfonyl)-propyl- 0,,, fo amiiiol-et] 3y] sulfanyll-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic 3 acid 70 0\° (4- {2- [ (4-Isobutyl- cH w \SN/S CH3 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- 3 o amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- H, C 0""ro H. c o methyl-phenoxy)-acetic CH3 OH acid No. Structure Name 0 7l C O chiral (4-f 2- [ (2-Chloro-4- I I S, N"-'S CH3 trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- o C'o amino]-l-methyl- ethy] sulfanyl}-2-methyl- F CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 72 0 chiral (4-f2- [ (4-Bromo-3- CH 3 chloro-benzenesulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-I-methyl- CH3 'oo ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- BrW a CH3 W090 et] 1Y] SU] fanY]}-2-methY phenoxy)-acetic acid CH3 OH 73 chiral (4- {2_ [ (4-Butyl-3-chloro- ci s CH benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- Y) p pY- J I s cH o amino]-1-methyl- 3 ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid 74 oSR chiral (4-{2-[(3-chloro-4 ci s-, CH isobutyl- _ benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-1-methyl- CH3 OH ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid 750chirai (4- {2- [ (4-Bromo- S"s CH, ; benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- n 1 1 11 f amino]-l-methyl- CH3 oo ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid CH3 OH 76 0 chiral (4-12- [ (4-Butyl- s s CH3 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- Y) P pY- i cH , o amino]-1-methyl- Cl CHs OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 7 7 O chiral (4- {2- [ (2-Chloro-4'- ci SS CH3 fluoro-biphenyl-4- | < sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- i cH 0 1-meth othyl-ethylsulfanyl}- i cH,, oH 2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid No. Structure Name 78 chiral (4- {2- [ (3-Chloro-4- Cl< N~S +oCH3 propyl-benzenesulfonyl)- N } propyl-amino]-l-methyl- c o ethylsulfanyl]-2-methyl- CH3 OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 3 79 CH3 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro 3 methyl- Cl aCH30 Sw OH benzo [b] thiophene-2- S-N Sul fonyl)-propyl-amino)- s p ethylsulfanyl}-2-propyl- CH3 phenoxy)-acetic acid 3 80 CH3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- \N ll'o methyl- vS N~S J OH benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- oH3 ethylsu] fanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid 81 F82 (4- {2- [(5-Chl oro-3- methyl- cH3 s /o benzo [b] thiophene-2- Ir Sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]- S-N OH etbylsulfanyll-2- trifluoromethyl- CH3 phenoxy)-acetic acid 92 F F F F [2-lethyl-4- (l- { [prPYI- CH3 CH3 O (4-trifluoromethoxy- O g gg, CH4, OoH belizenesulfonyl)- N amino-rnetbyll propylsulfanyl)- phenoxyj-acetic acid 83 CH, (4-12- [ (5-Chloro-3- CH SLO O methyl- ci 0/--6 \--/benzo [b] thiophene-2- --S-N CH, OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- 1-methyl-ethylsulfanylJ- 2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid 84 CH3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- ethyl- Cl CH3 HS 4O <, O benzo [b] thiophene-2- S-N CHa OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- S p I-methyl-ethylsulfanyl]- 9 2-methyl-phenoxy)- CH3 acetic acid No. Structure Name 85 F FX CH3 CH3 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(3- F \11 methyl _ » S-N CH3 trifluoromethyl- o S/\ o p benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- OH ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid 86 CH3 (2-Methyl-4- {2-[propyl- F F n"X/ (4-trifluoromethyl- CH3 benzenesulfonyl)- S<O O amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid OH 87 CH3 (4- {2- [ (4-Ethyl- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- O amino]-ethylsulfanyl)-2- S. S CH methyl-phenoxy)-acetic '\ acid CHg < OH OH 88OH (2-Methy]-4- {2- [ (2- 0 0 CH3 methyl-4- trifluoromethoxy- 4 H3 benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- v C/amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- < phenoxy)-acetic acid F m O S' _F\ \ 1 F I CH F 0 89 CH3 (2-Methyl-4- {2-[propyl- F (4-trifluoromethoxy- F p S \/ benzenesulfonyl) _ O4 s-N OH amino]-ethylsulfanyl3- phenoxy)-acetic acid CH3 No. Structure Name 90 CH3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- methyl- ci 0 benz [b] thiophene-2- o-N OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid CH3 91 H3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- ethyl- Cl, 0,/benzo [b] thiophene-2- ci ,-- --- [] p pH sulfonyl)- (3-methyl- s o) butyl)-amino]- SCH3 ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- H3C phenoxy)-acetic acid HIC 92 CH3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- ethyl- CH3 s \/ benzo [b] thiophene-- S-N OH sulfonyl)-cyclopropyl- es õ b amino3-ethylsulfanyl-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid 93 CH3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- methyl- CH3 s \/ benzo [b] thiophene-2- \1 S-N OH s-ulfonyl)-cyclobutyl- s' D amino]-ethylsulfanyl ;-2_ methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid 94 CH3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- methyl- CH3 S \// benzo [b] thiophene-2- 'S'-N OH sulfonyl)- 11 cyclopropylmetbyl- amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid 95 CH3 (4-12- [ (5-Chloro-3- methyl- Cri 0 benzo b thio hene-2- iT\\"/\ L J J )--s-N OH sulfony])-pentyl-amino]- s ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid CH ? No. Structure Name 96 CH3 (4- {2- [Butyl- (5-chloro-3- ethyl- CH3 S \/o o benzo b thio hene-2- 0 o -- ( [] p _S-N OH sulfonyl)-aiiiino]- ov s o 2 ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid H3C 97 CH3 (4- {2-[(Biphenyl-4- 91°l F/CH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- õ \ a ethylsulfanyl}-2-metl1yl- 0 s 0 0 pbenoxy)-acetic acid OH OH 98 CH3 (4- {2-[(5-Chloro-3- Methyl- benzo [b] thiophene s-nez OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethoxy}-2-methyl- CH3 phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid 99 CH3 (4- {3- [ (5-Chl oro-3- Methyl- ci 0 benzo [b] thiophene-2- s- H sulfonyl)-propyl-amino] _ propyl f-2-methyl- o/propy !}-2-methy]- CH3 phenoxy)-acetic acid 3 100 CH3 (4- {2-[(s-Chloro-3- CH 0 0 0 inelbyl- CH, 0-//-0 0 ri-l. T-' i ''30 benzo [b] thiophene-2- CH3 oH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- s O)]-methy]-ethoxy}-2- (methyl-phenoxy)-acetic CH3 3 acid 101 CH3 3- (4-12- [ (5-Cbloj-o-3- ethyl- Cl 30 benzo [b] thiophene-2- s-N CH3OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- s o)']-methy]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic CH3 acid No. Structure Name 102 CH3 2- (4-12- [ (5-Chloro-3- ethyl- cl 30 benzo [b] thiophene-2- CH H3H CoH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- vs o) 3]-methyl-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-2- CH3 methyl-propionic acid l03 o-CH3 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- methyl- Ci 0 benz [b] thiophene-2- S-N H3 OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- s O)]-methyl-ethoxy}-2- methoxy-phenyl)- CH3 propionic acid 104 CH (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3- methyl- methyl- F 0 0\-4 benzo [b] thiopbene-2- S-N CH3 OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ts o)]-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}- 2_methyl-phenoxy)- CH3 acetic acid 105 CH3 3-(4- {2-[(5-Fluoro-3- methyl- F 30/--< benzo [b] thiophene-2- S-N CH3 OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- Vs O)]-methyl-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic CH3 acid ] 06 CH3 (4- {2-[(5-F] uoro-3- ethyl- CH'0 0 F, O, X benzo [b] thiophene-2- o -. ( [] p S-N CH3 OH sulfonyl)-propy]-amino]- s , I-methyl-ethoxy}-2- (methyl-phenoxy)-acetic CH3 acid ] 07 Ci (2-Ch] oro-4- {2- [ (5- chloro-3-methyl- CH3 S \/ benzo [b] thiophene-2- Cl><x, o, X/\ O-N OH sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- "S o) ethyl su] fany]}-phenoxy)- acetic acid CH3 No. Structure Name 108 ci CH3 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3- CI O methyl- 311 3 benzo [b] thiophene-2- O su] fonyl)-propyl-amino]- s \/oo ethylsulfany]}-2-ethyl- OH phenoxy)-acetic acid 109 OH (2-Methyl-4- {2- OO CH3 [ (naphtha] ene-2- 9 fonyl)-propyl-amino]- \/ H3 ethylsu] fanyl J-phenoxy)- acetic acid S-\-N, o S" 0' 110 s (4-12- [ (5-Fluoro-3- H3C ° vF methyl- NoSs X benzo [b] thiophene-2- t CH3 sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- H3C ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- HO pS phenoxy)-acetic acid 0 lll CH, CH [3-Chloro-4- (]- { [propyl- F o k lf (4-trifluoromethoxy- benzedesulfonyl)- \/OH amino]-methyl}- CI O propylsulfanyl)-phenyl]- acetic acid 11 ? CH3 cnira ()- (3_Chloro-4- {2- [ (5_ CI I os \/H chloro-3-methyl- O benz [b] thiophene-2- sulfony])-propy]-amino]- I-i-n ethyl-ethyl sulfanyl I pheny])-acetic acid ]] 3/-\ (3-CMoro-4- {2- [ (5- CH S chloro-3-methy]- N cl Ho beiizo [b] thiophene-2- oS õ su] fony])-propy]-amino]- ethylsu] fanyl}-phenyl)- CH. 'acetic acid No. Structure Name ]] 4 F [4- (l- { [ (5-Fluoro-3- 0 methyl- CH3 0 0 H benzo [b] thiophene-2- s/10 sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- s'o ~+ methyl}-propoxy)-2- methyl-phenoxy]-acetic H C acid CH3 l l 5 F 3- [4- ( l- { [ (5-Fluoro-3- CH3 0 methyl- \ CH3 benzo [b] thiophene-2- s//0 s-ul fonyl)-propyl-amino]- - s o methyl}-propoxy)-2- ° j) methy]-phenyl]-propionic (acid CHH33C I] 6 Cl 3-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3- cH o methyl- CH3CH3 OH beiazo [b] thiopbene-2- *< « OH tY"OH "o f Sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]- S, N 0 butoxyl-2-metbyl- o Q phenyl)-propionic acid CH3 117 cl [4- (]-I [ (5-Chloro-3- 0 methyl- CH3 0 H beiazo [b] thiophene-2- SA/, ° 11 I sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- s% N methyl I-propoxy)-2- N methyl-phenoxy]-acetic HIC acid CH3 l 18 C [4- (1- { [ (5-Chloro-3- . CH3 o methyl- CH3 0 0 H bejizo [b] thiopbene-2- 'cJ 0 f J su] fony])-propyl-amino]- . s : N o methyl}-propoxy)-2- J J methoxy-phenoxy]-acetic CH acid CH3 No. Structure Name 119 Cl H 0 (4-f2- [ (5-Cliloro-3- CH3 3 0 methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2- S g ; s sulfonyl)-phenethyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid 120 Cl (4- {2-[Benzy]-(5-ch] oro- 0 3-methyl- CH3 0---kOH benzo [b] thiophene-2- s. ao 11 1 su] fony])-amino]- s. Ns ethylsulfanyl f--methyl- ° 3 phenoxy)-acetic acid i 121 Cl [4- (1- { [ (5-Chloro-3- J methyl- CH3 benzo [b] thiophene-2- sA ao sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- es. N s methylJ-propylsulfanyl)- o IN J 2-methyl-phenoxy]- H C- acetic acid CH3

Also encompassed by the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one compound of the present invention or a pharmaceutical acceptable sah, solvate or hydrate thereof Also encompassed by the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition comprising : (1) at least one of compound of the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or stereoisomer thereof ; (2) a second therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of insulin sensitizers, sulfonylureas, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, oc-glucosidase inhibitors, insulin secrelogogues, insulin, antihyperlipidemic agents, plasma HDL-raising agents, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, statins, acryl CoA : cholestrol acyltransferase inhibitors, antiobesity compounds. antihypercho] estero] emic agents, fibrates, vitamins and aspirin ; and (3) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method of modulating a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR), comprising the step of contacting the receptor with at least one compound of the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof.

The method recited above, wherein the PPAR is a gamma-receptor.

The method recited above, wherein the PPAR is a delta-receptor.

The method recited above, wherein the PPAR is a gamma and delta receptor.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method for treating or preventing a PPAR-gamma mediated disease or condition in a mammal comprising the step of administering an effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method for treating or preventing a PPAR-delta mediated disease or condition in a mammal comprising the step of administering an effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method for treating or preventing a PPAR-gamma and delta mediated disease or condition in a mamma ! comprising the step of administering an effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method for lowering blood-glucose in a mammal comprising the step of administering an effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method of treating or preventing disease or condition in a mammal selected from the group consisting of hyperglycenaia. dyslipidemia, Type 1] diabetes. Type] diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia, syndrome X, insulin resistance, heart failure. diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesteremia, hypertension, obesity. anorexia bulimia, anorexia nervosa, cardiovascular disease and other diseases where insulin resistance is a component, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a compound of at least one compound of the present invention.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method of treating or preventing diabetes mellitus in a mammal comprising the step of administering to a mamma] a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method of treating or preventing cardiovascular disease in a mamma] comprising the step of administering to a mamma] a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or stereoisomer thereof.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method of treating or preventing syndrome X in a mammal, comprising the step of administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or stereoisomer thereof.

Also encompassed by the present invention is a method of treating or preventing disease or condition in a mammal selected from the group consisting of hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, Type 11 diabetes, Type I diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia. syndrome X, insulin resistance, heart failure, diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesteremia, hypertension, obesity, anorexia bulimia, anorexia nervosa, cardiovascular disease and other diseases where insulin resistance is a component, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention, and an effective amount of second therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of insulin sensitizers, sulfonylureas, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, oc- glucosidase inhibitors, insulin secretogogues, insulin, antihyperlipidemic agents, plasma HDL-raising agents, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, statins, acryl CoA : cholestrol acyltransferase inhibitors, antiobesity compounds, antihypercholesterolemic agents, fibrates, vitamins and aspirin.

Also encompassed by the present invention is use of a compound of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or stereoisomer thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition modulated by a PPAR.

The terms used to describe the present invention have the following meanings unless otherwise indicated.

As used herein, the term"aliphatic"or"aliphatic group"is a non-aromatic, consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen and may optionally contain one or more units of saturation, e. g., double and/or triple bonds (also refer herein as"alkenyl"and"alkynyl").

An aliphatic or aliphatic group may be straight chained, branched (also refer herein as "alkyl") or cyclic (also refer herein as"cycloalkyl). When straight chained or branched, an aliphatic group typically contains between about 1 and about 10 carbon atoms, more typically between about 1 and about 6 carbon atoms. When cyclic, an aliphatic typically contains between about 3 and about 10 carbon atoms, more typically between about 3 and about 7 carbon atoms. Aliphatics are preferably C-C0 straight chained or branched alkyl groups (i. e. completely saturated aliphatic groups), more preferably C-C6 straight chained or branched alkyl groups. Examples include, but are not limited to methyl, ethyl, propyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, and tert-butyl. Additional examples include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexylyl and the like.

The tenn"alkyl,"unless otherwise indicated, refers to those alkyl groups of a designated number of carbon atoms of either a straight or branched saturated configuration. Examples of"alkyl"include, but are not limited to : methyl, ethyl, n- propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl and tert-butyl, pentyl, hexyl, isopentyl and the like. Alkyl as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The term"alkenyl"means hydrocarbon chain of a specified number of carbon atoms of either a straight or branched configuration and having at least one carbon-carbon double bond, which may occur at any point along the chain, such as ethenyl, propenyl, butenyl, pentenyl, vinyl, alkyl, 2-butenyl and the like. Alkenyl as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The tenn"alkynyl"means hydrocarbon chain of a specified number of carbon atoms of either a straight or branched configuration and having at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, which may occur at any point along the chain. Example of alkynyl is acetylene. Alkynyl as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The tenm"alkoxy"represents an alkyl group of indicated number of carbon atoms attached through an oxygen bridge, such as methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, isopropoxy, butoxy, tert-butoxy, pentoxy, and the like. Alkoxy as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The tenn"alkyl-alkoxy"represents an alkyl group substituted with alkoxy group as defined above. Example of"alkyl-alkoxy"is (CH2) nOCH3 (n=l to 6) and the like. Alkyl-alkoxy as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The term"cycloalkyl"refers to a saturated or partially saturated carbocycle containing one or more rings of from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, more typically 3 to 6 carbon atoms. Examples of cycloalkyl includes, but are not limited to cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl and cycloheptyl, and the like. Cycloalkyl as defined above also includes a tricycle, such as adamantyl. Cycloalkyl as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The tenn"halo"refers to fluoro, chloro, bromo and iodo.

The term"haloalkyl"is a Cl-C6 alkyl group, which is substituted with one or more halo atoms selected from F, Br, Cl and l. Examples of haloalkyl group are trifluoromethyl, CHCF and the like.

The tenn"haloalkyloxy"represents a Cl-C6 haloalkyl group attached through an oxygen bridge, such as OCF3. The"haloalkyloxy"as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The term"aryl"includes carbocyclic aromatic ring systems (e. g. phenyl), fused polycyclic aromatic ring systems (e. g. naphthyl and anthracenyl) and aromatic ring systems fused to carbocyclic non-aromatic ring systems (e. g.,], 2, 3, 4- tetrahydronaphthyl). The"aryl"as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The term"heteroaryl"group, as used herein, is an aromatic ring system having at least one heteroatom such as nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen and includes monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic aromatic ring of 5-to 4-carbon atoms containing one or more heteroatoms selected from O, N, or S. The heteroaryl as defined above also includes heteroaryl fused with another heteroaryl, aryl fused with heteroaryl or aryl fused with heterocyclyl as defined herein. The"heteroaryl"may also be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

Examples of heteroaryl are, but are not limited to : furany], thienyl (also referred to herein as"thiophenyl"), thiazolyl, imidazolyl, indoly]. isoindoly], isooxazolyl, oxazoyl, pyrazolyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazinyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, pyrimidinyl and purinyl, cinnolinyl, benzofuranyl, benzothienyl (or benzothiophenyl), benzotriazoly], benzoxazolyl, quinoline, isoxazoly], isoquinoline 1, 4 benzodioxan, or 2, 3-dihydrobenzofurany] and the like.

The term "bi-aryl" is defined as aryl substituted with another aryl or aryl substituted with heteroaryl as defined above. Examples of"biaryl"are, but are not limited to : bi-phenyl where phenyl is substituted with another phenyl, and phenyl-pyridyl where phenyl is substituted with pyridyl. The"bi-aryl"as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The term"bi-heteroaryl"is defined as heteroaryl substituted with another heteroaryl, or heteroaryl substituted with aryl or biaryl as defined above. Examples of "bi-heteroaryl"are. but are not limited to : thienyl-pyrazolyl, thienyl-thienyl, thienyl- pyridyl. thienyl-phenyl, thienyl-biphenyl and the lilce. The"bi-heteroaryl"as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The tenm"heterocyclyl"refers to a non-aromatic ring which contains one or more heteroatoms selected from 0, N or S, which includes a monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic ring of 5-to 14-carbon atoms containing one or more heteroatoms selected from O, N or S. The"heterocyclyl"as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

Examples of heterocycly] include, but are not limited to, morpholine, piperidine, piperazine, pyrrolidine, and thiomorpholine.

The term"carbocyclyl"refers to carbocycly ring that is saturated or partially saturated ring. Examples of carbocyclyl are, but not limited to, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl and the like.

An aryl-C1-C6-alkyl group, as used herein, is an aryl substituent that is linked to a compound by an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms. The aryl- C1-C6-alkyl group as defined above may be optionally substituted with a designated number of substituents as set forth in the embodiment recited above.

The"aminoalkyl"as used herein contains both a basic amino group (NH2) and an alkyl group as defined above.

The term R6A (or bioisosteres) as used herein includes carboxamide, C- C3a] kylnitrile, sulfonamide, acylsulfonamide and tetrazol, wherein these are optionally substituted with one or more suitable substituents selected from haloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and C1-C6 alkyl. The heteroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl and alkyl may further optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the list provided for R 15. The examples of R6A (or bioisosteres) are, but not limited to, hydroxamic acid, acyl cyanamide, letrazoles, sulfinylazole, sulfonylazole, 3-hydroxyisoxazole, hydroxythiadiazole, sulphonate and acylsulfonamide.

The tenn"acyl"means a R-C (O)- group where R is C1-C6 alkyl or aryl such as phenyl. Preferred acyl groups are those in which the alkyl group is lower allky] such as acetyl.

The term"active ingredient"means the compounds generically described by Formula] as well as the salts. solvates and prodrugs of such compounds.

The term"pharmaceutically acceptable"means that the carrier, diluents, excipients and salt must be compatible with the other ingredients of the composition, and not deleterious to the recipient thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are prepared by procedures known in the art using well-known and readily available ingredients.

"Preventing"refers to reducing the likelihood that the recipient will incur or develop any of the pathological conditions described herein.

"Treating"refers to mediating a disease or condition, and preventing or mitigating its further progression or ameliorating the symptoms associated with the disease or condition.

"Phannaceutically-effective amount"means that amount of a compound of the present invention, or of its salt, solvate, hydrate or prodrug thereof that will elicit the biological or medical response of a tissue, system or mammal. Such an amount can be administered prophylactically to a patient thought to be susceptible to development of a disease or condition. Such amount when administered prophy] actica]] y to a patient can also be effective to prevent or lessen the severity of the mediated condition. Such an amount is intended to include an amount, which is sufficient to modulate a PPAR receptor such as a PPARa, PPAR* PPARb or PPARy/8 receptor to mediate a disease or condition. Conditions mediated by PPAR receptors include. for example, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, Syndrome X, obesity and gastrointestinal disease.

Additional conditions associated with the modulation of a PPAR receptor include inflammation related conditions, which include, for example, 1BD (inflammatory bowel disease), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Alzheimer's disease, Chrohn's disease and ischemia reprofusion injury (stroke and miocardial infarction).

A"mammal"is an individual animal that is a member of the taxonomic class Mammalia. The class Mammalia includes humans, monkeys, chimpanzees, gorillas, cattle, swine, horses, sheep, dogs, cats, mice, rats and the like.

Administration to a human is most preferred. A human to whom the compounds and compositions of the present invention are administered has a disease or condition in which control blood glucose levels are not adequately controlled without medical intervention, but wherein there is endogenous insulin present in the human's blood. Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is a chronic disease or

condition characterized by the presence of insulin in the blood, even at levels above normal, but resistance or lack of sensitivity to insulin action at the tissues.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that stereocenters exist in compound of Formula I. Accordingly, the present invention includes all possible stereoisomers and geometric isomers of Formula 1 including racemic compounds and the optically active isomers.

The compounds of Formula l contain one or more chiral centers and exist in different optically active forms. When compounds of Formula l contain one chiral center, the compounds exist in two enantiomeric forms and the present invention includes both enantiomers and mixtures of enantiomers, such as racemic mixtures. Resolution of the final product, an intermediate or a starting material may be effected by any suitable method known in the art, for example by formation of diastereoisomeric salts which may be separated by crystallization ; formation of diastereoisomeric derivatives or complexes which may be separated by crystallization and gas-liquid or liquid chromatography ; selective reaction of one enantiomer with an enantiomer-specific reagent such as enzymatic esterification ; and gas-liquid or liquid chromatography in a chiral environment such as on a chiral support, for example silica with a bound chiral ligand or in the presence of a chiral solvent. See also Sterochemistry of cArbon Compounds by E. L. Eliel (Mcgraw Hill, 1962) and Tables of Resolving Agents by S. H. Wilen. It will be appreciated that where the desired enantiomer is converted into another chemical entity by one of the separation procedures described above, a further step is required to liberate the desired enantiomeric forn. Alternatively, specific enantiomers may be synthesized by asymmetric synthesis using optically active reagents, substrates, catalysts or solvents, or by converting one enantiomer into the other by asymmetric transfonnation.

When a compound of Fonnula ] has more than one chiral substituents, it may exist in diastereoisomeric forms. The diastereoisomeric pairs may be separated by methods known to those skilled in the art ; for example chromatography or crystallization and the individual enantiomers within each pair may be separated as described above.

The present invention includes each diastereoisomer of compounds of Formula I and mixtures thereof.

Certain compounds of Formula I may exist in different stable confonnational 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 confonners. The present invention includes each conformational isomer of compounds of Formula I and mixtures thereof.

Certain compound of Formula I may exist in zwitterionic form, and the present invention includes each zwitterionic form of compounds of Formula I and mixtures thereof.

Certain compounds of Formula I and their salts may exist in more than one crystal form. Polymorphs of compounds of Formula I form part of the present invention and may be prepared by crystallization of a compound of Formula I under different conditions, such as using different solvents or different solvent mixtures for recrystallization ; crystallization at different temperatures ; and various modes of cooling ranging from very fast to very slow cooling during crystallization. Polymorphs may also be obtained by heating or melting a compound of Formula I followed by gradual or fast cooling. The presence ofpolymorphs may be determined by solid probe NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, powder 7 (-ray diffraction or other available techniques.

Certain compounds of Formula l and their salts may exist in more than one crystal form, and the present invention includes each crystal form and mixtures thereof.

Certain compounds of Formula 1 and their salts may also exist in the fonn of solvates, for example hydrates, and the present invention includes each solvate and mixtures thereof.

"Pharmaceutically-acceptable salt"refers to salts of the compounds of Formula 1. which are substantially non-toxic to mammals. Typical pharmaceutically acceptable salts include those salts prepared by reaction of the compounds of the present invention with a mineral, organic acid : an organic base or inorganic base. Such salts are known as base addition salts, respectively. It should be recognized that the particular counterion fonning a part of any salt of the present invention is not of a critical nature so long as the salt as a whole is phannaceutically acceptable and the counterion does not contribute undesired qualities to the salt as a whole.

By virtue of its acidic moiety, a compound of Formula I forms salts with phannaceutically acceptable bases. Some examples of base addition salts include metal salts such as aluminum ; alkali metal salts such as lithium, sodium or potassium ; and alkaline earth metal salts such as calcium, magnesium, ammonium, or substituted ammonium salts. Examples of substituted ammonium salts include, for instance, those with lower alkylamines such as trimethylamine and triethylamine ; hydroxyalkylamines such as 2-hydroxyethylamine, bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-amine or tri- (2-hydroxyethyl)-amine ; cycloalkylamines such as bicyclohexylamine or dibenzylpiperidine, N-benzyl-p- phenethylamine, dehydroabietylamine, N, N'-bisdehydro-abietylamine, glucamine, N- piperazine methylglucamine ; bases of the pyridine type such as pyridine, collidine, quinine or quinoline ; and salts of basic amino acids such as lysine and arginine.

Examples of inorganic bases include, without limitation, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, and the like.

Compounds of Formula 1, which are substituted with a basic group, may exist as salts with phannaceutically acceptable acids. The present invention includes such salts. Examples of such salts include hydrochlorides, hydrobromides, sulfates, methanesulfonates, nitrates, maleates, acetates. citrates, fumarates, tartrates [e. g. (+)- tartrates, (-)-tartrates or mixtures thereof including racemic mixtures], succinates, benzoates and salts with amino acids such as glutamic acid. These salts may be prepared by methods known to those skilled in the art.

Certain compounds of Formula l and their salts may also exist in the form of solvates, for example hydrates, and the present invention includes each solvate and mixtures thereof.

The compounds of present invention, which bind to and activate the PPARs, lower one or more of glucose, insulin, triglycerides. fatty acids and/or cholesterol, and are therefore useful for the treatment and/or prevention of hyperglycemia, dyshpidemia and in particular Type 1] diabetes as well as other diseases including syndrome X, Type] diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia. insulin resistance, diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia hypercholesteremian heart failure, coagaulopathy, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, especially arteriosclerosis. In addition, these

compounds are indicated to be useful for the regulation of appetite and food intake in subjects suffering from disorders such as obesity, anorexia bulimia and anorexia nervosa.

The compounds and compositions of the present invention are also useful to treat acute or transient disorders in insulin sensitivity, which sometimes occurs following a surgery, trauma, myocardial infarction and the like. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are also useful for lowering serum triglyceride levels. Elevated triglyceride level, whether caused by genetic predisposition or by a high fat diet, is a risk factor for the development of heart disease, stroke, and circulatory system disorders and diseases. The physician of ordinary skill will know how to identify humans who can benefit from administration of the compounds and compositions of the present invention.

The present invention further provides a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hyperglycemia in a human or non-human mammal which comprises administering an effective, non-toxic amount of a compound of Formula 1, or a tautomeric form thereof and/or a phanrmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof to a hyperglycemic human or non-human mammal in need thereof.

The compounds of the present invention are useful as therapeutic substances in preventing or treating Syndrome X, diabetes mellitus and related endocrine and cardiovascular disorders and diseases in human or non-human animals.

The present invention also relates to the use of a compound of Formula I as described above for the manufacture of a medicament for treating a PPARy or PPARS mediated condition, separately or in combination.

A therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula 1 can be used for the preparation of a medicament useful for treating Syndrome X, diabetes. treating obesity, lowering tryglyceride levels. raising the plasma level of high density lipoprotein, and for treating, preventing or reducing the risk of developing arteriosclerosis. and for preventing or reducing the risk of having a first or subsequent atherosclerotic disease event in mammals, particularly in humans. In general, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Fo7nula l of the present invention typically reduces serum glucose levels, more specifically HbA l c, of a patient by about

0. 7% or more ; typically reduces serum triglyceride levels of a patient by about 20% or more ; and increases serum HDL levels in a patient.

Additionally, an effective amount of a compound of Formula I and a therapeutically effective amount of one or more active agents selected from antihyperlipidemic agent, plasma HDL-raising agents, antihypercholesterolemic agents, fibrates, vitamins, aspirin, insulin secretogogues, insulin and the like can be used together for the preparation of a medicament useful for the above described treatments.

Advantageously, compositions containing the compound of Formula I or the salts thereof may be provided in dosage unit form, preferably each dosage unit containing from about 1 to about 500 mg. It is understood that the amount of the compounds or compounds of Formula I that will be administered is determined by a physician considering of all the relevant circumstances.

Syndrome X includes pre-diabetic insulin resistance syndrome and the resulting complications thereof, insulin resistance, non-insulin dependent diabetes, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia obesity, coagulopathy, hypertension and other complications associated with diabetes. The methods and treatments mentioned herein include the above and encompass the treatment and/or prophylaxis of any one of or any combination of the following : pre-diabetic insulin resistance syndrome, the resulting complications thereof, insulin resistance, Type 11 or non-insulin dependent diabetes, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, obesity and the complications associated with diabetes including cardiovascular disease, especially arteriosclerosis.

The compositions are formulated and administered in the same general manner as detailed herein. The compounds of the present invention may be used effectively alone or in combination with one or more additional active agents depending on the desired target therapy. Combination therapy includes administration of a single pharmaceutical dosage composition, which contains a compound of Formula I and one or more additional active agents, as well as administration of a compound of Formula I and each active agent in its own separate pharmaceutical dosage. For example, a compound of Formula I or thereof and an insulin secretogogue such as biguanides, thiazolidinediones. sulfonylureas, insulin or a-slucosidose inhibitors can be administered to the patient together in a single oral dosage composition such as a tablet or capsule, or each agent administered in separate oral dosage s. Where separate dosage s are used, a

compound of Formula I and one or more additional active agents can be administered at essentially the same time, i. e., concurrently or at separately staggered times, i. e., sequentially ; combination therapy is understood to include all these regimens.

An example of combination treatment or prevention of arteriosclerosis may involve administration of a compound of Formula] or salts thereof in combination with one or more of second active therapeutic agents : antihyperlipidemic agents ; plasma HDL-raising agents ; antihypercholesterolemic agents, fibrates, vitamins, aspirin and the like. As noted above, the compounds of Formula I can be administered in combination with more than one additional active agent.

Another example of combination therapy can be seen in treating diabetes and related disorders wherein the compounds of Formula I or salts thereof can be effectively used in combination with second active therapeutic, such as sulfonylureas, biguanides, thiazoiidinediones, a-glucosidase inhibitors, other insulin secretogogues, insulin as well as the active agents discussed above for treating arteriosclerosis.

The examples of second therapeutic agents are insulin sensitizers, PPARy agonists, glitazones, troglitazone, pioglitazone, englitazone, MCC-555, BRL 49653, biguanides, metformin, phenfonnin, insulin, insulin minetics, sufonylureas, tolbutamide, glipizide, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, acarbose. cholesterol lowering agent, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin. fluvastatin, atrovastatin, rivastatin, other statins, sequestrates, cholestyramine, colestipol, dialkylaminoalkyl derivatives of a cross-linked dextran, nicotinyl alcohol, nicotinic acid : a nicotinic acid salt, PPAllce agonists, fenofibric acid derivatives, gemfibrozil, clofibrate, fenofibrate, benzafibrate, inhibitors of cholesterol absorption, beta-sitosterol, acryl CoA : cholesterol acyltransferase inhibitors, melinamide, probucol, PPAR8 agonists, antiobesity compounds, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, phentiramine, sulbitramine, orlistat. neuropeptide Y5 inhibitors, ß3 adrenergic receptor agonists. and ileal bile acid transporter inhibitors.

The compounds of the present invention and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof have valuable pharmacological properties and can be used in pharmaceutical compositions containing a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts,

esters or prodrugs thereof, in combination with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. Excipients are inert substances such as, without limitation carriers, diluents, fillers, flavoring agents, sweeteners, lubricants, solubilizers, suspending agents, wetting agents, binders, disintegrating agents, encapsulating material and other conventional adjuvants. Proper is dependent upon the route of administration chosen. Phannaceutical compositions typically contain from about 1 to about 99 weight percent of the active ingredient, which is a compound of the present invention.

Preferably, the pharmaceutical formulation is in unit dosage form. A"unit dosage form"is a physically discrete unit containing a unit dose suitable for administration in human subjects or other mammals. For example, a unit dosage form can be a capsule or tablet, or a number of capsules or tablets. A"unit dose"is a predetermined quantity of the active compound of the present invention, calculated to produce the desired therapeutic effect, in association with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The quantity of active ingredient in a unit dose may be varied or adjusted from about 0. 1 to about 000 milligrams or more according to the particular treatment involved.

The dosage regimen utilizing the compounds of the present invention is selected by one of ordinary skill in the medical or veterinary arts considering various factors, such as without limitation, the species, age, weight, sex, medical condition of the recipient, the severity of the condition to be treated, the route of administration, the level of metabolic and excretory function of the recipient, the dosage form employed, the particular compound and salt thereof employed, and the like.

Preferably, the compounds of the present invention are administered in a single daily dose, or the total daily dose may be administered in divided doses of two, three or more times per day. Where delivery is via transdennal forms, administration is continuous.

Suitable routes of administration of pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention include, for example, oral, eye drop, rectal, transmucosal, topical or intestinal administration : parenteral delivery (bolus or infusion), including intramuscular, subcutaneous, intramedullary injections, as well as intrathecal. direct intraven-tricular. intravenous, intraperitoneal, intranasal, or intraocular injections. The compounds of the

present invention can also be administered in a targeted drug delivery system, such as in a liposome coated with endothelial cell-specific antibody.

For oral administration, the compounds of the present invention can be formulated readily by combining the active compounds with phannaceutically acceptable carriers well known in the art. Such carriers enable the compounds of the present invention to be Formulated as tablets, pills, powders, sachets, granules, dragees, capsules, liquids, elixirs, tinctures, gels, emulsions, syrups, slurries, suspensions and the like, for oral ingestion by a patient to be treated. Pharmaceutical preparations for oral use can be obtained by combining the active compound with a solid excipient, optionally grinding a resulting mixture, and processing the mixture of granules, after adding suitable auxiliaries, if desired, to obtain tablets or dragee cores.

For oral administration in the form of a tablet or capsule, the active ingredient may be combined with an oral, non-toxic, pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier, such as, without limitation, lactose, starch, sucrose, glucose, methyl cellulose, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, sodium carbonate, mannitol, sorbitol, and the like ; together with, optionally, disintegrating agents, such as, without limitation, cross-linked polyvinyl pyrrolidone, maize, starch, methyl cellulose, agar, bentonite, xanthan gum, alginic acid : or a salt thereof such as sodium alginate, and the like ; and, optionally, binding agents, for example, without limitation, gelatin, acacia, natural sugars, beta-lactose, corn sweeteners, natural and synthetic gums, acacia, tragacanth, sodium alginate, carboxymethyl-cellulose, polyethylene glycol, waxes, and the like : and, optionally, lubricating agents, for example, without limitation, magnesium stearate, sodium stearate, stearic acid : sodium oleate, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, talc, and the like. When a dosage unit form is a capsule, it may contain, in addition to materials of the above type, a liquid carrier such as a fatty oil.

Solid forms include powders, tablets and capsules. A solid carrier can be one or more substances, which may also act as flavoring agents, lubricants, solubilisers, suspending agents, binders, tablet disintegrating agents and encapsulating material.

In powders. the carrier is a finely divided solid, which is in admixture with the finely divided active ingredient. In tablets, the active ingredient is mixed with a carrier having the necessary binding properties in suitable proportions and compacted in the shape and size desired.

Various other materials may be present as coatings or to modify the physical form of the dosage unit. For instance. tablets may be coated with shellac, sugar or both. A syrup or elixir may contain, in addition to the active ingredient, sucrose as a sweetening agent, methyl and propylparabens as preservatives, a dye and a flavoring such as cherry or orange flavor.

Sterile liquids include suspensions, emulsions, syrups, and elixirs. The active ingredient can be dissolved or suspended in a phannaceutically acceptable carrier, such as sterile water, sterile organic solvent, or a mixture of both sterile water and sterile organic solvent.

The active ingredient can also be dissolved in a suitable organic solvent, for example, aqueous propylene glycol. Other compositions can be made by dispersing the finely divided active ingredient in aqueous starch or sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution or in a suitable oil.

Dragee cores are provided with suitable coatings. For this purpose, concentrated sugar solutions may be used. which may optionally contain gum arabic, talc, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, carbopol gel, polyethylene glycol, and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions, and suitable organic solvents or solvent mixtures. Dyestuffs or pigments may be added to the tablets or dragee coatings for identification or to characterize different combinations of active compound doses.

Pharmaceutical preparations, which can be used orally, include push-fit capsules made of gelatin, as well as soft, sealed capsules made of gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol. The push-fit capsules can contain the active ingredients in admixture with filler such as lactose, binders such as starches, and/or lubricants such as talc or magnesium stearate and, optionally. stabilizers. In soft capsules, the active compounds may be dissolved or suspended in suitable liquids, such as fatty oils, liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethylene glycols. In addition, stabilizers may be added.

All formulations for oral administration should be in dosages suitable for such administration. Particularly suitable compositions for oral administration are unit dosage forms such as tablets and capsules.

For parental administration, the compounds of the present invention or salts thereof can be combined with sterile aqueous or organic media to form injectable solutions or suspensions. Formulations for injection may be presented in unit dosage form, such as in ampoules or in multi-dose container with an added preservative. The compositions may take such forms as suspensions, solutions or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and may contain fonnulatory agents such as suspending, stabilizing and/or dispersing agents. The pharmaceutical forms suitable for injectable use include sterile aqueous solutions or dispersions and sterile powders for the extemporaneous preparation of sterile injectable solutions or dispersions. In all cases, the form must be sterile and must be fluid to the extent that each syringability exists. It must be stable under the conditions of manufacture and storage and must be preserved against any contamination. The carrier can be solvent or dispersion medium containing, for example, water, preferably in physiologically compatible buffers such as Hanks'solution, Ringer's solution, or physiological saline buffer, ethanol, polyol (e. g. glycerol, propylene glycol and liquid polyethylene glycol), propylene glycol and liquid polyethylene glycol), suitable mixtures thereof, and vegetable oils. Under ordinary conditions of storage and use, these preparations contain a preservative to prevent the growth of microorganisms.

The injectable solutions prepared in this manner can then be administered intravenously, intraperitoneally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly, with intramuscular administration being preferred in humans.

For transmucosal administration, penetrants appropriate to the barrier to be permeated are used in the formulation. Such penetrants are generally known in the art.

The active compounds can also be administered intranasally as, for example, liquid drops or spray.

For buccal administration, the compositions may take the form of tablets or lozenges Formulated in a conventional manner.

For administration by inhalation, the compounds for use according to the present invention are conveniently delivered in the form of a dry powder inhaler, or an aerosol spray presentation from pressurized packs or a nebuliser. with the use of a suitable propellant, e. g., dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorofluoromethane, dichlorotetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide or other suitable gas. In the case of pressurized aerosol the dosage unit may be determined by providing a valve to deliver a metered

amount. Capsules and cartridges of gelatin for use in an inhaler or insufflator may be formulated containing a powder mix of the compound and a suitable powder base such as lactose or starch.

Pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention can be manufactured in a manner that is itself known, e. g., by means of conventional mixing, dissolving, granulating, dragee-making, levigating, emulsifying, encapsulating, entrapping or lyophilizing processes.

In making the compositions of the present invention, the active ingredient will usually be admixed with a carrier, or diluted by a carrier, or enclosed within a carrier, which may be in the form of a capsule, sachet, paper or other container. When the carrier serves as a diluent, it may be a solid, lyophilized solid or paste, semi-solid, or liquid material which acts as a vehicle, or can be in the form of tablets, pills, powders, lozenges, elixirs, suspensions, emulsions, solutions, syrups, aerosols (as a solid or in a liquid medium), or ointment, containing for example up to ] 0% by weight of the active compound. The compounds of the present invention are preferably formulated prior to administration.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the compound is radio] abe]] ed, such as with carbon-l 4 or tritiated. Said radiolabelled ortritiated compounds are useful as reference standards for in vitro assays to identify new PPAR 7/6 agonists.

Binding and Cotransfection Studies The in vitro potency of compounds in modulating PPARy, PPARa and PPARb receptors are determined by the procedures detailed below. DNA-dependent binding (ABCD binding) is carried out using Scintillation Proximity Assay (SPA) technology with PPAR receptors. Tritium-labeled PPARa and PPARy agonists are used as radio] igands for generating displacement curves and lCSo values with compounds of the present invention. Cotransfection assays are carried out in CV-] cells. The reporter plasmid contains an acy] CoA oxidase (AOX) PPRE and TK promoter upstream of the luciferase reporter cDNA. Appropriate PPARs and RXRot are constitutively expressed using plasmids containing the CMV promoter. Since for PPARot and PPARß,

interference by endogenous PRAYγ in CV-1 cells is an issue, in order to eliminate such interference, a GAL4 chimeric system is used in which the DNA binding domain of the transfected PPAR is replaced by that of GAL4, and the GAL4 response element is utilized in place of the AOX PPRE. Receptor activation by compounds of the present invention is determined relative to PPARot agonist and PPARy agonist reference molecules to obtain percent efficacies. EC50 values are determined by computer fit to a concentration-response curve. A typical range for concentration determination is from 1nM to 10µM. For binding or cotransfection studies with receptors other than PPARs, similar assays are carried out using appropriate ligands, receptors, reporter constructs and etc. for that particular receptor. In some cases, a single high concentration of agonist (10 pM) was used.

These studies are carried out to evaluate the ability of compounds of the present invention to bind to and/or activate various nuclear transcription factors, particularly huPPARα("hu" indicates "human"), huPPARγ and huPPAR§. These studies provide in-vitro data concerning efficacy and selectivity of compounds of the present invention. Furthermore, binding and cotransfection data for compounds of the present invention are compared with corresponding data for reference compounds that act on either huPPAlAa or huPPARy. The typical range of concentration for binding is from InM to 10pM. The concentration of test compound required to effect 50% maximal activation of PPARα (] Csoot) and PPARy (lCaoy) is determined. The compounds of the present invention are, in general, found to have lC0 or EC50 in the range of about 1nM to about 5uM for PPAR alpha, gamma or delta.

Evaluation of Trioleceride and Cholesterol Level in HuapoAl Transsenic Mice Five to six week old male mice. transgenic for human apoAl [C57BI/6- tgn (apoal) lrub. Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME] are housed five per cage (10"x20"x8"with aspen chip bedding) with food (Purina 5001) and water available at all times. After an acclimation period of 2 weeks. animals are individually identified by ear notches. weighed and assigned to groups based on body weight. Beginning the following morning, mice are dosed daily by oral gavage for 7 days using a 20 gauge, curved disposable feeding needle. Treatments are test compounds (30 mg/kg), a positive control

(fenofibrate,] 00 mg/kg) or vehicle [] % carboxymethylcellulose (w/v)/0. 25% Tween80 (w/v) ; 0. 2 ml/mouse]. Prior to termination on day 7, mice are weighed and dosed. Three hours after dosing, animals are anesthetized by inhalation of isoflurane (2-4%) and blood obtained via cardiac puncture (0. 7-1. 0 ml). Whole blood is transferred to serum separator tubes (Vacutainer SST), chilled on ice and permitted to clot. Serum is obtained after centrifugation at 4°C and frozen until analysis for triglycerides, total cholesterol, compound levels and serum lipoprotein profile by fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) coupled to an inline detection system. After sacrifice by cervical dislocation, the liver, heart and epididymal fat pads are excised and weighed.

The animals dosed with vehicle have average triglycerides values of about 60 to 80 mg/d], which are reduced by the positive control fenofibrate (33-58 mg/dl with a mean reduction of 37%). The animals dosed with vehicle have average total serum cholesterol values of about 40 to 80 mg/dl, which are increased by fenofibrate (about ] 90 to 280 mg/d] with a mean elevation of 41%). When subject to FPLC analysis, pooled sera from vehicle-treated hu apoAl transgenic mice have a high-density lipoprotein cho] estero] (HDLc) peak area, which ranges from 47v-sec to 62v-sec. Fenofibrate increases the amount of HDLc (68-96v-sec with a mean percent increase of 48%). Test compounds evaluated in terms of percent increase in the area under the curve.

Representative compounds of the present invention are tested using the above methods or substantially similar methods.

Evaluation of Glucose Levels in db/db Mice Five week old male diabetic (db/db) mice [C57B] Ks/j-m +/+ Lepr (db), Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME] or lean littermates (db+) are housed 6 per cage (10"x20"x8"with aspen chip bedding) with food (Purina SOlS) and water available at all times. After an acclimation period of 2 weeks, animals are individually identified by ear notches, weighed and bled via the tail vein for determination of initial glucose levels.

Blood is collected (] 00 pl) from unfasted animals by wrapping each mouse in a towel, cutting the tip of the tail with a scalpel, and milking blood from the tail into a heparinized capillary tube balanced on the edge of the bench. Sample is discharged into a heparinized microtainer with gel separator (VWR) and retained on ice. Plasma is obtained after centrifugation at 4°C and glucose is measured immediately. Remaining plasma is frozen

until the completion of the experiment, and glucose and triglycerides are assayed in all samples. Animals are grouped based on initial glucose levels and body weights.

Beginning the following morning, mice are dosed daily by oral gavage for 7 days using a 20 gauge, 11/2"curved disposable feeding needle. Treatments are test compounds (30 mg/kg), a positive control agent (30 mg/kg) or vehicle [1% carboxymethylcellulose (w/v)/0. 25% Tween80 (w/v) ; 0. 3 ml/mouse]. On day 7, mice are weighed and bled (tail vein) for about 3 hours after dosing. Twenty-four hours after the 7"'dose (i. e., day 8), animals are bled again (tail vein). Samples obtained from conscious animals on days 0, 7 and 8 are assayed for glucose. After 24 hour bleed, animals are weighed and dosed for the final time. Three hours after dosing on day 8, animals are anesthetized by inhalation of isoflurane, and blood obtained is via cardiac puncture (0. 5-0. 7 ml). Whole blood is transferred to serum separator tubes, chilled on ice and permitted to clot. Serum is obtained after centrifugation at 4°C and frozen until analysis for compound levels. After sacrifice by cervical dislocation, the liver, heart and epididymal fat pads are excised and weighed.

The animals dosed with vehicle have average triglycerides values of about ] 70 to 230 mg/dl, which are reduced by the positive PPARy control (about 70 to 120 mg/dl with a mean reduction of 50%). Ma]le db/db mice are hyperglycemic (average glucose of about 680 to 730 mg/dl on the 7111 day of treatment), while lean animals have average glucose levels between about 190 and 230 mg/dl. Treatment with the positive control agent reduces glucose significantly (about 350 to 550 mg/dl with a mean decrease towards normalization of 56%).

Glucose is measured colorimetrically by using commercially purchased reagents (Sigma &num 3] 5-500). According to the manufacturers. the procedures are modified from published work (McGowan et al. Cli77 Chez7. 20 : 470-5 (1974) and Keston, A.

Specific colorimetric enzymatic analytical reagents for glucose. Abstract of papers 129th Meeting ACS, 31 C (] 956).) : and depend on the release of a mole of hydrogen peroxide for each mole ofanalyte coupled with a color reaction first described by Trinder (rinder, P. A77i Clin Biochem, 6 : 24 (1969)). The absorbance of the dye produced is linearly related to the analyte in the sample. The assays are further modified for use in a 96 well format. Standards (Sigma #339-11, Sigma &num ] 6-]]. and Sigma &num CC0534 for glucose, triglycerides and total cholesterol. respectively), quality control plasma (Sigma # A2034),

and samples (2 or 5 pl/well) are measured in duplicate using 200 p1 of reagent. An additional aliquot of sample, pipetted to a third well and diluted in 200 p1 water, provided a blank for each specimen. Plates are incubated at room temperature (I 8] 5 and] 0 minutes for glucose, triglycerides and total cholesterol, respectively) on a plate shaker and absorbance read at 500 nm (glucose and total cholesterol) or 540 nm (triglycerides) on a plate reader. Sample absorbance is compared to a standard curve (100-800, 10-500, and 100-400 mg/dl for glucose, triglycerides and total cholesterol, respectively). Values for the quality control sample are consistently within the expected range and the coefficient of variation for samples is below 10%. All samples from an experiment are assayed at the same time to minimize inter-assay variability.

Serum lipoproteins are separated and cholesterol is quantitated with an in- line detection system. Sample is applied to a Superpose 6 HR 10/30-size exclusion column (Amersham Pharmacia Biolech) and eluted with phosphate buffered saline- EDTA at 0. 5 ml/min. Cholesterol reagent (Roche Diagnostics Chol/HP 704036) at 0. 16 ml/min is mixed with the column effluent through a T-connection, and the mixture is passed through a 15 m x 0. 5 mm id knitted tubing reactor immersed in a 37°C water bath.

The colored product produced in the presence of cholesterol is monitored in the flow stream at 505 nm and the analog voltage from the monitor is converted to a digital signal for collection and analysis. The change in voltage corresponding to change in cholesterol concentration is plotted against time, and the area under the curve corresponding to the elution of VLDL, LDL and HDL is calculated (Perkin Elmer Turbochrome software).

The compounds of the present invention can be prepared according to the procedures of the following schemes and examples, which may further illustrate details for the preparation of the compounds of the present invention. The compounds illustrated in the schemes and examples are, however, not to be construed as forming the only genus that is considered as the present invention.

General Reaction Scheme The compounds of the present invention, in general, may be prepared according to the Reaction Schemes described below.

Reaction Scheme 1 As shown in Reaction Scheme 1. a secondary sulfonamide 3 can be readily prepared from amino alcohol 2 treated with sulfonylchloride 1. Alkylation of 3 with alkyl halide (R'X, where X is Br or Cl) provides alcohol 4, which is then converted to mesylate, tosylat or bromide 5. A nucleophi] ic substitution of 5 with phenol (or thiophenol) 6 followed by a hydrolysis yield the acid product 7. Alternatively, the acid 7 can be prepared by coupling alcohol 4 with phenol (thiophenol) 6 under a Mitsunobu reaction condition followed by the hydrolysis.

Reaction Scheme 2

As shown in Reaction Scheme 2, a compound 10 can be prepared from alcohol 8 and phenol 6 under a Mitsnobu reaction condition. Alternatively, it can also be prepared from the SN2 displacement of mesylate 9 with phenol 6. The mesylate 9 can be easily accessed from the parent alcohol 8 under the standard mesylation condition. The removal of the protecting group such as Boc group under the acidic condition followed by sulfonylation provides the sulfonamide 11. The N-alkylation using alkyl halide (R'X, where X is Br or Cl) and subsequent hydrolysis afford the acid compound 7.

Reaction Scheme 3

As shown in Reaction Scheme 3. the sulfonamide compound 14 can be prepared from sulfonyl chloride 12 and amine 3. Subsequent treatment of 14 with mesylate 16 followed by a saponification affords the acid compound 7. Mesylate 16, as shown above can be prepared by a SNX displacement of bromide 15 with phenol 6.

Reaction Scheme 4 OMe R2 OMe R2 OHC l) SOCI H2NOH PMBHN 17 2) NaBH4 OH 2) RuC] zu 4 r (R3) r (R3) ,, O 1) YC, Et 2 Y CO Et PMB nx 6 ! ri \ (Cs2CO3 I CsCO- 19 R'2) N"2 (R3) r fR'X\<Y\/C02Et Reaction Scheme 2 ArSOZCI H _. I 7 t. r N w Et3N 0//\\0 11

Reaction Scheme 4 illustrates another way to prepare the sulfonanaide compound 7. A standard reductive amination converts 17 to amine zu Cyclic sulfamidate 19 is achieved using a two-step procedure, which involves the formation of sulfamidite followed by oxidation in the presence of catalyst such as RuC] 3. Nucleophilc ring opening of sulfamidate with phenol 6 followed by a subsequent acid workup affords the amine compound 20. The compound 20 is further converted to sulfonamide 11 under a standard sulfonylation condition. The compound 11 is then converted to the acid compound 7 using the same procedure as described in Reaction Scheme 2.

Reaction Scheme 5 As shown in Reaction Scheme 5, sulfonamide compound 21 is prepared according to the method illustrated in Reaction Scheme 2. Various substitutions are introduced under palladium (Pd) mediated Suzuki and Negishi coupling conditions where a subsequent hydrolysis affords the acid compound 7.

Reaction Scheme 6 etbylene carboiiate co 2R6 \ Y'C2R6 et. uCO _/\ YKC02 6 Then Ts, O. P-T. x R4 R5 E R4 RS or 1, 2-dibromoethane 22 OTs or Br) 23 1) °PrNH. Tl-F ,. YCO., R6 2) ArSOCI (l) I I AR-S-N R4 R5 or ArSO2NH) 7Pr ° \ 24 (14) K, CO, . 1 NaOH O EOH 0-H- A' 11--\ 2-1, 0 Reaction Scheme 6 illustrates a synthetic route to prepare sulfonamide compound 25. Phenol 22 can be treated with ethylene carbonate followed by a tosy] ation of the alcohol to afford compound 23. Alternatively, compound 23 can be obtained in a one step process by treating phenol 22 with]. 2-dibromoethane. Compound 23 is then

converted to the secondary amine. which is treated with sulfonyl chloride (1) to afford ester 24. Compound 24 can also be obtained by treatment of 23 with arylsulfonamide (14) under a basic condition. Compound 24 undergoes a hydrolysis to afford acid product 25.

Reaction Scheme 7 Reaction Scheme 7 illustrates a synthetic route to prepare sulfonamide compound 29. A palladium mediated coupling of aryl iodide 26 with propargy] a] coho] provides a carbon-carbon bond formation, where the triple bond is reduced under the hydrogenation condition and alcohol is converted to its corresponding tosylat to provide compound 27. Compound 27 is converted to the secondary amine. which is then treated with sulfonyl chloride (1) to afford ester 28. Ester 28 undergoes a hydrolysis to afford acid product 29.

In the Schemes, Procedures and Examples below, various reagent symbols and abbreviations have the following meanings.

BINAP 2, 2'-Bis (diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl Boc t-butoxycarbonyl CBZ benzyl oxycarbonyl DCM dichloromethane DEAD diethyl azodicarboxylate DI deionized DIAD diisopropyl azodicarboxylate DIPEA diisopropylethylamine DMAP 4-dimethylamino pyridine DMF N, Azide DMSO dimethylsulfoxide eq. (equiv) equivalents) EDC 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide HCl ESI-MS electron spray ion-mass spectroscopy Et ethyl EtOAc ethyl acetate FMOC 9-Flurorenylmethyl carbamate h hours HOAc acetic acid HPLC high performance liquid chromatography HRMS high resolution mass h hour (s) LRMS low resolution mass LAH lithium aluminum hydride Me methyl Ms methanesulfonyl NBS N-bromosuccinimide Pd2 (dba) 3 tris(dibenzylideneacetone) dipalladium(0) Ph phenyl Pr propyl

r. t. (RT) room temperature TBAF tetrabutylammonium fluoride TBS tertbutyldimethylsily] TFA trifluoroacetic acid TEA triethylamine THF tetrahydrofuran TLC thin-layer chromatography Example I [5-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl]-amino]-methyl}- propoxy)-indol-1-yl]-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-bemo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride : Chlorosulphonic acid (21. 8 mL, 0. 328mo]) was added via syringe to 0°C dichloroethane (] 8 mL). 5-chloro-3-methylbenzothiophene (20. 0 g, 0.109mol) in dichloroethane (32 mL) was added dropwise to the solution. The resulting cranberry- colored solution was thickened to a slurry. which was stirred at room temperature. After 2h, the reaction s] urry was poured over an ice/water bath. The resulting precipitate was washed with copious amounts of water and dried overnight in a vacuum oven to provide 26. 0 g (84%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 88 (D, H, J= 8. 6 Hz), 7. 75 (d] H. J=2. 0Hz) 7. 35 (dd, 1H. J = 8.6 Hz, 2. 0 Hz), 2. 45 (s, 3H). Rf= 0.53 in 33% acetone in hexanes.

Step B 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-buty])-amide

The compound of 5-ch] oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfony] chloride (2. 03 g, 7. 22 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 mL) was added dropwise to a 0°C solution of]-amino-2-butanol (0. 8 mL, 9. 94 mmol) and triethylamine (2. 0 mL, 14. 4 mmol) in dichloromethane (80 mL). The resulting solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 1h, then diluted with dichloromethane and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo to provide a quantitative yield of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 79 (d, H J = 8. 0 Hz), 7. 45 (dd, 1H, J = 8.0 Hz, 1.8 Hz), 3. 69-3. 64 (m, 1H), 3. 24 (dd, 1H, J = 13.3 Hz, 3.1 Hz), 3. 92 (dd, 1 H, J = 13. 3 Hz, 8. 0 Hz), 2. 66 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.41 (m, 2H), 0.91 (t, 3H, J = 7.1 Hz).

MS [El+] 334 (M+H) 4. Rf= 0. 52 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step C 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b) thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-butyl)-propyl-amide A solution of 5-ch] oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-butyl)-amide (2. 41 g 7. 22 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0. 92 mL, 9. 38 mmol) in dimethylformamide (120 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (3. 06 g. 9. 38 mmol).

The resulting mixture was heated to 50°C under N2 until all of the 5-ch] oro-3-methy]- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-buty])-amide was consumed. The mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and diluted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was washed with] N HC] and water, dried over Na ; ? S04, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography, using 20% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide 2. 43 g (90%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 79 (D, h J= 2. 3 Hz), 7. 74 (de] H J= 8. 7 Hz), 7. 46 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 7 Hz, 2. 3 Hz), 3. 83-

3. 76 (m, 1H), 3. 35-3. 16 (m, 4H), 2. 69 (s, 3H), 2. 33 (3, 1H, J = 3.6 Hz), 1.67-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.53-1.42 (m, 2H), 0. 98 (t, 3H, J= 7. 3 Hz) 0. 82 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz). MS [EI+] 376 (M+H) +. Ri= 0. 23 in 20% acetone in hexanes.

Step D Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-methy]}-propy] ester A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-buty])-propyl-amide (1. 05 g, 2. 79m mL) and pyridine (0. 90 mL, 11. 2 mmol) in dichloromethane (140 mL) was treated with dimethylaminopyridine (0. 136 g, 1.12 mmol) and p-to] uenesu] phonic anhydride (1. 82 g, 5. 59 mmol). The resultant mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 48h, then diluted with diclaloromethane and washed with IN HCl. The organic layers were combined, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated i71 vacuo.

The crude material was purified by flash chromatography. using 20% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide 1. 29 g (87%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) 6 7. 77 (d, 2H, J = 8. 3 Hz) 7. 74 (d, 2H, J = 8. 6 Hz). 7. 46 (d, 1H, J = 8. 3 Hz, 1. 8 Hz) 7. 33 (d 2H J = 7. 7 Hz), 4. 66-4. 60 (m, 1H), 3. 48 (q, 2H, J = 5. 4 Hz), 3.18, 3. 14 (ABq, 2H, J = 8. 4Hz) 2. 66 (s, 3H), 2. 44 (s, 3H), 1.85-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.69-1. 62 (m, 1H), 1.51, 1.48 (ABq, 2H, J = 7. 4 Hz) 0. 88 (t, 3H, J = 6. 8 Hz) 0. 79 (td, 3H, J = 7. 7 Hz, 4. 5 Hz). R@= 0. 60 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step E [5-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}= propoxy)-indol-l-yl]-acetic acid

A solution of (5-hydroxy-indol-1-yl)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 062 g, 0. 28 mmol) and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propyl ester (0. 165 g, 0. 31 mmo]) in dimethylformamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0.138 g, 0. 42 mmo]). heated to 60 °C under N for 10H. The resulting suspension was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with lN HCI and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude [5-(1-{[(5- chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] }-propoxy)-indol- 1-yl]-acetic acid methyl ester and 5N NAOB (l mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for I h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was di] uted with] N HC], extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. MS [EI-] 547 (M-H)+.

Example 2 3- [3- (]- { [ (5-Ch] oro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thi I- propoxy)-phenyl]-propionic acid

A solution of 3- (3-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 055 g, 0. 31 mmol) and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propyl ester (0. 78 g, 0. 34 mmol) in dimelhylfbrmamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 149 g, 0. 46 mmol), heated to 60 °C under N2 for 10h. The resulting suspension was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with 1N HCl and water. The organic layer was dried overNa2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude 3-[3-(1-{[(5- chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- methyl}-propoxy)- phenyl]-propionic acid methyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 1h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2Cl1, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo. and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound.] H NMR (400 MHz CDCIs) 5 7. 70 (dd, 2H, J= 5. 4 Hz, 3. 4 Hz), 7. 42 (dd, ] H, J= 8. 6 Hz. 2. 3 Hz), 7. 08 (t, 1H, J = 7. 7 Hz). 6. 73 (d, 1H, J= 7. 7 Hz), 6. 60-6. 58 (m, 2H), 4. 44-4. 38 (m, 1H), 3. 59 (dd, 1H, J = 15.0 Hz, 4.1 Hz), 3. 40-3. 25 (m, 3H), 2. 84 (t, 2H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 2. 64 (t, 2H, J= 7. 7 Hz), 2. 60 (s, 3H), 1.70-1. 54 (m, 4H), 0. 95 (t, 3H, J = 7. 7 Hz), 0. 83 (t. 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz). HRMS (ES+) mlz exact mass calculated for C25H3JN05S2C] 524. 1332, found 524.1332.

Example 3 [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propoxy)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid

A solution of (4-hydroxy-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 050 g, 0. 26 mmol) and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propyl ester (0. 149 g, 0. 28 mmol) in dimethylfonnamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 125 g, 0. 38 mmol), heated to 60 °C under N2 for 10H. The resulting suspension was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with IN HCl and water. The organic layer was dried overNa2SO4 and concentrated in ? vacuo. A solution of crude [4-(1-{[(5- chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propoxy)-2- methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid methyl esterand 5N NaOH (J mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for I h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo.

The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. IH NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 71-7. 69 (m, 2H), 7. 42 (dd, H, J= 7. 9 Hz, 2. 4 Hz), 6. 55-6. 47 (m, 3H), 4. 58 (s, 2H), 4. 32-4. 28 (m, I H), 3. 57 (dd, 1H, J = 15.1 Hz, 3. 6 Hz). 3. 4]-3. 26 (m, 2H), 2. 59 (s, 3H0, 2. 6 (s, 3H), 1.69-1. 55 (m. 4H), 0. 94 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 0. 84 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C25H31NO6S2Cl 540.1281, found 540.1284.

Example 4 [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pro pyl-amino]-methyl}- propoxy)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid

A solution of 2- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester (0. 05] g, 0. 21 mmo]) and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propyl ester (0. 125 g, 0. 24 mmol) in dimethylformamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 105 g, 0. 32 mmol), heated to 60 °C under N2 for 7 Oh. The resulting suspension was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with IN HC] and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude 2-[4-(1-{[(5- chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- methyl}-propoixy)-2- methyl-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for I h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, (CDCl3) # 7. 73 (m, 2H), 7. 44 (dd, 1H, J= 8. 7 Hz, 2. 0 Hz), 6. 69 (d] H J= 8. 7 Hz), 6. 54 (dd, 1H, J = 3. 3 Hz). 6. 49 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 7 Hz, 2. 7 Hz), 4. 35-4. 30 (m, 1H), 3. 57 (dd, 1H, J = 15. 6 Hz. 3. 5 Hz). 3. 38-3. 28 (m, 3H), 2. 60 (s, 3H) 2.13 (s, 3H), 1.68-1.56 (m, 4H), 1. 54 (s, 6H). 0. 95 (t. 3H. J = 8. 7 Hz), 0. 84 (t, 3H, J = 6. 9 Hz). MS [E] +] 568 (M+H)+.

Ex amps e 5 3-[4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propoxy)-2-methyl-phenyl]-propionic acid

A solution of 3- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 065 g, 0. 34 mmol) and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propyl ester (0.195 g, 0. 39 mmol) in dimethylfbrmamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0.164 g, 0. 50 nimol), heated to 60 °C under N2 for ! Oh. The resulting suspension was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with IN HCI and water. The organic layer was dried overNa2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude 3-[4-(1-{[(5- ch] oro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propoxy)-2- methy]-pheny]]-propionic acid methyl esterand 5N NaOH (1, mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for I h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo.

The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) # 7. 70 (d, 2H, J = 9. 2 Hz), 7. 42 (dd] H J = 8. 5 Hz, 2.1 Hz), 6. 90 (d, I H, J = 8. 5 Hz), 6. 49 (d. 2H, J= 9. 2 Hz), 4. 38-4. 32 (m, 1H), 3. 59 (dd, 1H, J = 15. 2 Hz, 3. 2 Hz), 3. 42-3. 29 (m. 3H). 2. 84 (t, 2H, J = 8. 3 Hz), 2. 59 (t. 2H. J= 8. 3 Hz), 2. 58 (s, 3H), 2. 8 (s, 3H), 1.68-1.58 (m, 4H), 0. 94 (t, 3H, J = 7. 6 Hz), 0. 85 (t, 3H, J = 7. 6 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C26H33NO5S2Cl 538. 1489, found 538. 1465.

Example 6 [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pro pyl-amino]-methyl}- propoxy)-2-methoxy-phenoxy]-acetic acid

A solution of (4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 055 g, 0. 24 mmol) and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] tyiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propyl ester (0. 142 g, 0. 27 mmol) in dimethylfbrmamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 213 g, 0. 37 mmol), heated to 60 °C under N2 for 10h. The resulting suspension was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with IN HCl and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in iacuo. A solution of crude [4-(1-{[(5- chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl J-propoxy)-2- methoxy-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 1h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo.

The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo. and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. lH NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) # 7. 70 (d, 2H, J= 8. 0 Hz), 7. 43 (dd, IH, J= 8. 7 Hz, 2. 0 Hz), 6. 91 (d, 1H, J = 8.0 Hz), 6. 34 (d.] HJ=2. 0Hz) 6. 26 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 7 Hz, 2. 0 Hz), 4. 42-4. 37 (m, 1H), 3. 72 (s, 3H), 3. 56 (dd, 1H, J = 15. 3 Hz, 4. 0 Hz), 2. 84 (t, 2H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 2. 62 (t. 2H, J = 8. 0 Hz), 2. 60 (s. 3H). 1.71-1. 55 (m, 2H), 0. 96. (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 0. 84 (t, 3H. J = 8. 0 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C26H32NO6S2CINa 576. 1257 found 576. 1276.

Example 7 [4-(1-{[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pro pyl-amino]-methyl}- propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid

Step A 5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-buty])-amide The compound of 5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl ch ! oride (LO g, 3. 78 mmo]) in dichloromethane (10 mL) was added dropwise to a 0 °C solution of]-amino-2-butanol (0. 4 mL, 4. 2 mmol) and triethylamine (1. 05 mL, 7. 55 mmol) in dichloromethane (50 mL). The resulting solution was stin-ed at ambient temperature for 1h, then diluted with dicMoromethane and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated iM vacuo to provide a quantitative yield of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 77 (q, 1H, J = 4. 5 Hz), 7. 46 (dd, 1H, J = 9.3 Hz, 2. 6 Hz), 7. 26 (td, 1H, J = 9.3 Hz, 2.6 Hz), 3. 70-3. 64 (m, 1H), 3. 25 (dd] H. J=] 2. 7Hz 3. 3 Hz), 2. 92 (dd, I B, J = 12. 7 Hz, 8. 2 Hz), 2. 65 (s, 3H), 1. 51-1.43 (m, 2H), 1. 04 (1, 3H, J = 7. 0 Hz), 0. 91 (to 3H J = 7. 0 Hz). Rf= 0. 47 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step B 5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-butyl)-propyl-amide

A solution of 5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-butyl)-amide (1. 2 g, 3. 78 mmol) and]-iodopropane (0. 5 mL, 4. 9 mmol) in dimethylformamide (60 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (1. 60 g, 4. 9 mmo]). The resulting mixture was heated to 50 °C under N2 for 45minutes. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature, and diluted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was washed with IN HCI and water, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography, using 20% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide 1. 3 g (96%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz CDCJs) 8 7. 74 (dd, 1H, J = 4.9 Hz, 3.7 Hz), 7. 45 (dd, 1H, J = 9.2 Hz, 2. 4Hz), 7. 23 (td, 1H, J = 9.2 Hz, 2. 4 Hz), 3. 82-3. 75 (m] H) 3. 29, 3. 25 (ABq, 2H, J = 7. 9 Bz), 2. 66 (s, 3H), 2. 48 (d, 1H, J = 3. 7 Hz), 1. 65-1.56 (m, 2H), 1.55-1.40 (m, 2H), 0. 97 (t, 3H, J= 7. 3 Hz), 0. 88 (t, 3H,. J= 7. 3 Hz). MS [E] +] 360 (M+H)+. Rf= 0. 57 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step C Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-methyl}-propyl ester @ A solution of 5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-butyl)-propyl-amide (0. 611 g, 1.7m mL) and pyridine (0. 4 mL, 5.1 mmol) in dich] oromethane (85 mL) was treated with dimethylaminopyridine (0. 062 g, 0. 51 mmol) and p-toluenesulphonic anhydride (0. 83 g, 2. 55 mmol). The resultant mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for] Oh. then diluted with dichloromethane and washed with 1N

HO. The organic layers were combined, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated in vacuo.

The crude material was purified by flash chromatography, using 13% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide quantitative yield of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 78-7. 74 (m, 3H), 7. 45 (dd, 1H, J = 9. 2 Hz, 2. 7 Hz), 7. 32 (d, 2H, J = 8. 1 Hz), 7. 25 (td, 1H, J = 9.2 Hz, 2.7 Hz), 4. 66-4. 060 (m, 1H), 3. 49, 3. 47 (ABq, 2H, J = 6. 0 Hz), 3. 21-3. 12 (m, 2H), 2. 65 (s, 3H), 2. 43 (s, 2H), 1. 86-1. 76 (m, 1H), 1. 71-1. 60 (m, 1H), 1. 54- 1. 44 (m, 2H), 0. 81-0. 76 (m, 6H). MS [El+] 514 (M+H) +. Rf= 0. 20 in 20% acetone in hexanes.

Step D [4-(1-{[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pro pyl-amino]-methyl}- propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid A solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 11 g, 0. 46 mmol) and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propyl ester(0.12 g, 0. 23 mmol) in dimethylformamide (2 mL) was treated with sodium hydride (0. 02 g, 0. 46 mmol) and stirred at ambient temperature under N2. The resulting suspension was diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with IN Hui, water, and brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated i71 vacuo. A solution of crude [4-(1-{[(5-fluoro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propylsulfanyl)- 2-methyl- phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for in, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCI, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 9. 20 (s, IH) 7. 74 (dd, IH, J= 4. 9 Hz, 3. 6 Hz), 7. 42 (dd, 1H, J = 9.1 Hz, 2. 4 Hz), 7. 24-7. 18 (m. 3H), 6. 61 (d] 1H, J = 8.5 Hz), 4. 67 (s, 2H), 3. 40, 3. 26 (ABq, 1H, J = 9.7 Hz), 3. 37, 3. 23 (ABq, 1H, J = 9.7 Hz), 3. 21-3. 06 (m, 2H), 2. 56 (s, 3H), 2. 22 (s, 3H), 1. 94-1. 87 (m. 1H), 1. 50-1. 36 (m, 3H), 1. 08 (t 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 0. 8 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C25H31NO5FS3 540.1348, found 540. 1358.

Example 8 3-[4-(1-{[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propoxy)-2-methyl-phenyl]-propionic acid

A solution of 3- (4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0.. 042 g, 0. 22 nvnol) and Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1- { [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propyl ester (0. 122 g, 0. 24 mmol) in acetonitrile (2 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 23 g, 0. 70 mmol), heated to 65 °C under N2 for 18h. The resulting suspension was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with 1N HCl, water, and brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4. concentrated in vacuo, and purified by flash chromatography using 20% acetone in hexanes as eluent. Rf=0. 14 in 20 % acetone in hexanes. A solution of semicrude 3-[4-(1-{[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-p ropyl- amino]-methyl}-propoxy)-2-methyl-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl esterand 5N NaOH (0. 5 mL) in ethanol (4 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for h cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCI, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 72 (dd, 1H, J = 4.5 Hz), 7. 38 (dd, 1H, J = 9.8 Hz, 2. 3 Hz), 7. 22 (dd, 1H, J = 9.0 Hz, 3. 0 Hz), 6. 92 (d] H. J=8. 3Hz) 6. 53-6. 51 (m, 2H). 3. 59 (dd] H J=15. 0Hz 3. 8 Hz), 3. 41-3. 26 (m, 3H), 2. 84 (t. 2H J = 7. 5 Hz), 2. 59 (t, 2H. J = 7. 5 Hz), 2. 58 (s, 3H), 2. 9 (s, 3H), 1. 69- ]. 58 (m, 4H), 0. 95 (t, 3H, J= 7. 5 Hz), 0. 85 (t. 3H, J = 7. 5 Hz). MS [El+] 522 (M+H)+.

Example 9 [4-(1-{[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfony])-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propoxy)-2-methy]-phenoxy]-acetic acid

A solution of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 05 g, 0. 31 mmol) and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-{[(5-fluoro-3-methyl- benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl]-methyl}- propyl ester (0.173 g, 0. 34 mmol) in dimethylfonnamide (2 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 166 g, 0. 51 mmol), heated to 60 °C under N2 for I Oh. The resulting suspension was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with 1N HCl, water, and brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude [4- (1-{[(5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propoxy)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid methyl esterand 5N NaOH (0. 5 mL) in ethanol (4 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 1h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCI, extracted with CH2Cl2 dried Ulrough a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 8. 75 (s, 1H), 7. 73 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz, 4. 9 Hz) 7. 39 (dd, 1H, J = 9. 8 Hz, 2. 4 Hz) 7. 23 (td, 1H, J = 9. 8 Hz, 2. 4 Hz), 6. 57-6. 49 (m, 3H), 4. 59 (s, 2H), 4. 34-4. 29 (m, 1H), 3. 57 (dd, 1H, J = 15.3 Hz, 3. 7 Hz), 3. 39-3. 28 (111, 3H), 2. 59 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 1.69-1. 50 (m, 4H), 0. 94 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz) 0. 84 (t, 3H. J = 7. 3 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C25H31NO6FS2 524. 1577, found 524. 1569.

Example 10 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- (3-phenyl-propyl)-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-bromo-ethyl)- (3-phenyl-<BR> <BR> propyl)-amide A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-ethyl)- (3-phenyl-propyl)-amide (0. 196 g, 0. 46 mmol) and carbon tetrabromide (0. 23 g, 0. 69 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 mL) was treated with triphenylphosphine (0. 8 g, 0. 69 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature until all 5- chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-ethyl)- (3-phenyl-propyl)- amide was consumed. then adsorbed onto silica gel. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography. using 9% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide O. 157 g (67%) of the title compound. H NMR (400 MHz, CDC) 5 7. 78 (d, 1H, J = 2.1 Hz), 7. 74 (d, 1H, J = 9.0 Hz), 7. 46 (dd, 1H, J = 9.0 Hz, 2.1 Hz), 7. 26 (t, 2H, J = 7.4 Hz), 7. 20 (t, 1H, J = 7. 4 Hz), 7.]] (d. 2H. J = 8. 2 Hz), 3. 62-3. 58 (m, 2H). 3. 49-3. 45 (m, 2H), 3. 30 (t. 2H, J = 7. 4 Hz), 2. 63 (t, 2H. J = 7. 4 Hz), 2. 62 (s, 3H), 1. 92 (p. 2H, J = 7. 4 Hz).

Step B (4- {2- [ (5-Cllloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-(3-phenyl-propyl)-amino]- ethy] sulfany]}-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 066 g, 0. 29 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonic acid (2- bromo-ethyl)- (3-phenyl-propyl)-amide (0. 15 g, 0. 32 mmo]) in dimethylformamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 143 g, 0. 44 mmol) and heated at 60 °C under N2 for I Oh. The resulting suspension was diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with IN HC] and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2S04 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude (4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- (3-phenyl- propyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for Ih, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge. concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 74 (d, 1H, J = 2.0 Hz), 7. 71 (d, 1H, J = 9.2 Hz), 7. 44 (dd IH J=9. 2Hz 2. 0Hz) 7. 27-7. 24 (m, 2H), 7. 20=7.08 (m, 5H), 6. 62 (d, 1H, J = 8. 5 Hz), 4. 66 (s, 2H), 3. 34 (t, 2H, J = 7. 8 Hz), 3. 26 (t, 2H, J = 7. 8 hz), 3. 00 (t. 2H, J = 7. 8 Hz), 2. 59 (t, 2H. J = 7. 8 Hz), 2. 52 (s, 3H), 2. 23 (s, 3H), 1. 83 (p, 2H, J = 7. 8 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C29H30NO5NaS3Cl 626. 0872, found 626. 0866.

Example 11 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyl)-phenethyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

A solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 061 g, 0. 27 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- bromo-ethyl)-phenethyl-amide (0. 14 g, 0. 30 mmol) in dimethylfomxmamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 32 g, 0. 40 mmol) and heated at 60 °C under N2for 10h.

The resulting suspension was diluted with diethyl ether and washed with IN HCl and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo.

A solution of crude (4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-phenethyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid ethyl ester and 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 1h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2CL, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 73 (d] H J= 2. 2 Hz), 7. 71 (d, 1H, J = 8. 3 Hz), 7. 44 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 9 Hz, 1. 7 Hz), 7. 23-7. 16 (m, IH) 7. 07 (d, 2H, J = 7.2 Hz), 6. 65 (d] H J=8. 9Hz) 4. 68 (s, 2H), 3. 47 (t, 2H, J = 7. 7 Hz), 3. 37 (t, 2H, J = 7. 7 Hz), 2. 95 (t, 2H. J = 7. 7 Hz), 2. 82 (t, 2H, J = 7. 7 Hz), 2. 52 (s, 3H), 2. 26 (s, 3H). MS [E] +] 590 (M+H)+.

Example 12 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-phenethyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

A solution of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 052 g, 0. 27 mmo]) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- bromo-ethyl)-phenethyl-amide (0. 4 g, 0. 29 mmol) in dimethylformamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 132 g, 0. 40 mmol) and heated at 60 °C under N2 for 10h.

The resulting suspension was diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with IN HCl and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude (4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-phenethyl-amino]- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester and 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 1h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCIt extracted with CH2C12 dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge. concentrated in vacuo. and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C28H29NO6S2Cl 574.1125, found 574. 1122.

Example l3 3-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-phenethyl-amino]-ethoxy}- phenyl)-propionic acid

A solution of 3- (4-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 064 g, 0. 36 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-bromo-ethyl)- phenethyl-amide (0. 19 g, 0. 39 mmo]) in dimethylformamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 74 g, 0. 53 mmol) and heated at 60 °C under N2 for I Oh. The resulting suspension was diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with IN HC] and water.

The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude 3-(4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-ph enethyl-amino]-ethoxy}- pheny])-propionic acid methyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 1h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz CDC].,) 8 7. 71 (d, 2H, J = 8. 6 Hz), 7. 44 (dd, 1H, J= 8. 6 Hz, 2. 0 Hz), 7. 26-7.] 3 (m, 7H), 6. 78 (d, 1H, J = 7.3 Hz), 6. 63 (dd, 1H, J = 8,6 Hz, 2. 0 Hz), 6. 63 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz, 2. 0 Hz), 6. 58 (s, 1H). 4. 08 (t. 2H, J = 5. 3 Hz), 3. 71 (t, 2H, J = 5. 3 Hz), 3. 63 (t, 2Ht J = 8. 0 Hz), 2. 99 (t. 2H, J = 8. 0 Hz), n2. 87 (t, 2H, J = 8. 0 Hz), 2. 64 (t, 2H, J = 8. 0 Hz), 2. 62 (s, 3H). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C28H28NO5NaS2Cl 580. 0995, found 580. 1000.

Example 14 2-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-ph enethyl-amino]-ethoxy}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid

A solution of 2- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester (0. 062 g, 0. 26 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-bromo-ethy])-phenethy]-amide (0.] 4 g. 0. 29 memo !) in dimethylformamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 127 g, 0. 39 mmol) and heated at 60 °C under N2 for 10h. The resulting suspension was diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with 1N HC] and water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated i77 vacuo.

A solution of crude 2-(4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-phenethyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-2-methy l-propionic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed undernitrogen for h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCI. extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) # 7. 76-7. 70 (m, 2H), 7. 45 (dd, 2H. J= 8. 2 Hz, 2.1 Hz), 7. 25-7.14 (m, 4H), 7. 06 (dd, 1H, J = 7.6 Hz. 1. 4 Hz), 6. 76 (d, 1H, J = 8. 2 Hz), 6. 58-6. 51 (m, 1H), 4. 05 (t, 2H, J = 6. 2 Hz), 3. 68 (t, 2H. J = 6. 2 Hz), 3. 62 (t, 2H. J = 8. 2 Hz), 2. 98 (t, 2H. J = 8. 2 Hz), 2. 62 (s, 3H), 2. 19 (s, 3H), 1. 55 (s, 6H). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C30H33NO6S2Cl 602. 1438, found 602. 1422.

Example 5 (5- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-phenethyl-amino]-ethoxy}- indol-]-yl)-acetic acid

A solution of (5-hydroxy-indol-]-yl)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 066 g, 0. 30 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-bromo-ethyl)- phenethyl-amide (0. 6 g, 0. 33 mmol) in dimethylformamide (5 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 47 g, 0. 45 mmol) and heated at 60 °C under N2 for 10h. The resulting suspension was diluted with diethyl ether, and washed with N HC ! and water.

The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude (5-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-phenethyl-amino]-ethoxy}- indol-1-yl)-acetic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (5 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for lh, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HC], extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemE] ut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calcd. for C29H27N2O5NaS2Cl 605. 0948, found 605. 0956.

Example 6 (4-{2-[Benzyl-(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfony l)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A<BR> <BR> 5-Chloro-3-methyl-bellzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-ethyl)-amide 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (2. 02 g, 7. 18 mmol) was added portion wise to a 0 °C solution of ethanolamine (0. 5 mL, 7. 90 mmol) and triethylamine (2. 0 mL, 4. 4 n-uDo !) in dichloromethane (100 mL). The resulting solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 2h, then diluted with dichloromethane and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo.

The crude material was purified by flash chromatography to provide 1. 8 g (80%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) # 8.15 (t, 1H. J = 5. 9 Hz) 8. 08 (d] 1H,. J = 8. 8 Hz). 8. 02 (d, 1H, J = 2. 3 Hz), 7. 56 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 8 Hz, 2. 3 Hz) 4. 49 (s, 2H), 3. 56 (t, 2H. J = 8. 2 Hz) 3. 18 (t, 2H, J = 7. 8 Hz), 2. 70 (s. 3H). Rf= 0. 35 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid benzyl- (2-bromo-ethyl)-amide

A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-ethyl)-amide (1. 0 g, 3. 27 mmol) and benzy] bromide (0. 51 mL, 4. 25 mmol) in dimethylformamide (60 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (1. 39 g, 4. 25 mmo]). The resulting mixture was heated to 50 °C under N2 for 2h. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature, and diluted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was washed with IN HCI and water, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography, using 20% acetone in hexanes as eluent.

Rf= 0. 52 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid benzyl- (2-hydroxy-ethyl)-amide and carbon tetrabromide (1. 63 g, 4. 91 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 mL) was treated with triphenylphosphine (1. 29 g, 4. 91 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for] Oh, then adsorbed onto silica gel. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography using 10% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide 1.10 g (73%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7.81 (d, 1H, J = 2. 2 Hz), 7. 77 (d, 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz), 7. 48 (dd,] H, J= 8. 6 Hz, 2. 2 Hz), 7. 34-7. 27 (m, 5H), 4. 49 (s, 2H), 3. 56 (t, 2H, J= 8. 2 Hz), 3. 18 (t, 2H, J J = 8. 2 Hz), 2. 70 (s, 3H). Rf=0. 66 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step C (4-{2-[Benzyl-(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfony l)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 30 g. 0. 3 nunol) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid benzyl-(2- bromo-ethyl)-amide (0. 05 g, 0. 0 mmol) in dimethylfonnamide (2 mL) was treated with sodium hydride (0. 01 g. O. l 3 mmol) and stirred at ambient temperature under N2. The

resulting suspension was diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with IN HCI, water, and brine. The organic layer was dried over Na9SO4 and concentrated in vacuo.

A solution of crude [4-(1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phe noxy]-acetic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (4 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for Ih, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCl, extracted with CH2CJ2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 76 (d, 1H, J = 1.9 Hz), 7. 73 (d, 1H, J = 8.4 Hz), 7. 45 (dd, 1H, J = 8.4 Hz, 1. 9 Hz), 7. 28-7.19 (m, 5H), 7. 02 (s, I H), 6. 95 (d, 1H, J = 8. 4 Hz), 6. 54 (d, 1H, J = 8.4 Hz), 4. 65 (s, 2H), 4. 40 (s, 2H), 3. 29 (t, 2H, J= 8. 8 Hz), 2. 73 (t, 2H, J= 8. 8 Hz), 2. 57 (s, 3H), 2. 9 (s, 3H). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C27H27NO5S3Cl 576. 0740, found 576. 0751.

Example 17 3-(4-{2-[Benzyl-(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-ethoxy)-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid A solution of 3-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 056 g, 0. 29 mmo]) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid benzyl-(2-bromo- ethyl)-amide (0. 45 g, 0. 32 mmol) in dimethylformamide (2 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0.141 g, 0. 43 mmol) and heated at 60 °C under N2 for 10h. The resulting suspension was diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with IN HC] and water.

The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude <BR> <BR> <BR> 3- (4- {2- [benzy]- (5-ch] oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] lhiophene-2-su] fbny])-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol. (4 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for h coo] ed to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo.

The residue was diluted with N HCI, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 7]-7. 70 (m, 2H), 7. 48 (td, H, J= 6. 3 Hz, 2. 3 Hz), 7. 31-7.19 (m, 5H), 6. 91 (d, 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz), 6. 37 (d, 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz), 6. 30 (d, 1H, J = 2. 3 Hz), 4. 63 (s, 2H), 4. 28 (d, 1H, J = 6. 3 Hz), 3. 90 (t, 2H, J = 5. 8 Hz), 3. 60 (t 2H, J= 5. 8 Hz), 2. 82 (t, 2H, J = 8.1 Hz), 2. 64 (s, 3H), 2. 58 (t, 2H, J = 8.1 Hz), 2.16 (s, 3H). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C28H28NO5NaS2Cl 580. 0995, found 580. 0989.

Example 18 3-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-(3 -phenyl-propyl)-amino]- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid A solution of 3-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 054 g, 0. 28 mmol) and 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-bromo-ethyl)- (3-phenyl-propyl)-amide (0.149 g. 0. 31 mmol) in dimethylformamide (2 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0. 49 g, 0. 46 mmol) and heated at 60 °C under N2 for 10h. The resulting suspension was diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with IN HCI, water, and brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude 3- (4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- (3-phenyl-propyl)- amino]-ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (4 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for] h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCL extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemElut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 78-7. 70 (m, 2H), 7. 45 (dd, 2H, J = 8.1 Hz, 1. 8 Hz), 7. 25-6. 97 (m, son), 6. 51 (dd, 1H, J = 8.1 Hz, 1.8 Hz), 6. 48 (s, 1 H), 4. 07 (t, 2H, J = 6J Hz), 3. 64 (t, 2H, J = 6. 1 Hz), 3. 41 (t, 2H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 2. 86 (t, 2H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 2. 66-2. 53 (m, 5H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2. 03-1. 95 (m, 3H), 1. 84 (p, 1H, J = 7. 3 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C30H32NO5NaS2Cl 608.1308, found 608. 1312.

Example 9 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-butoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (1-hydroxymethyl-propyl)-amide 5-ch] oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (1. 08 g, 3. 84 mmol) was added portion-wise to a 0 °C solution of 2-amino-l-butanol (0. 4 mL, 4. 22 mmol) and triethylamine (1,1 mL, 7. 68 mmol) in dich] oromethane (50 mL). The resulting solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 2h, then diluted with chloroform and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo to provide 1. 25 g (98%) of the title compound.] H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) # 7. 74 (d, 1H, J = 2. 0 Hz), 7. 71 (d, 1H, J = 8.2 Hz), 7.41 (dd, 1H, J = 8.2 Hz, 2.0 Hz), 3. 53 (qd, 2H, J = 10. 0 Hz, 4. 0 Hz). 3. 34-3. 30 (m, 1H), 2. 64 (s. 3H), 1.58-1. 44 (m, 2H), 0. 99 (t, 3H J = 6. 9 Hz). Rf= 0. 41 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step B 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b) thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (1-hydroxymethyl-propyl)-propyl- amide

A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (]- hydroxymethyl-propyl)-amide (1. 25 g, 3. 74 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0. 47 mL, 4. 87 mmol) in dimethylformamide (60 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (1. 59 g, 4. 87 mmol). The resulting mixture was heated to 50 °C under N2 until all of the 5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (I-hydroxymethyl-propyl)-amide was consumed. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature, and diluted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was washed with IN HCI, water, and brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo to provide quantitative yield of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) # 7. 97 (s, 1H), 7. 71 (d, 1H, J = 1. 7 Hz), 7. 68 (d 1H J= 8. 4 Hz), 7. 38 (dd] H J= 8. 4 Hz, 1. 7 Hz) 3. 78-3. 71 (m, 1H), 3. 57 (td, 2H, J= 10. 4 Hz, 5. 9 Hz), 3. 29 (m, 1H), 3.13-3. 045 (m, 1H), 2. 63 (s, 3H), 1.71-1.61 (m, 2H),]. 58-L46 (m,] H),]. 4]-]. 30 (m, 1H), 0. 85 (t, 3H, J = 7.4 Hz), 0. 70 (t, 3H, J = 7. 4 Hz). MS [El+] 376 (M+H)+. Rf = 0. 63 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step C 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (1-bromomethyl-propyl)-propyl- amide A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (1- hydroxymethyl-propyl)-propyl-amide and carbon tetrabromide (1. 86 g, 5. 61 mmol) in dichloromethane (25 mL) was treated with triphenylphosphine (1. 47 g, 5. 61 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature until 5-chloro-3-methyl-

benzo [b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (1-hydroxymethyl-propyl)-propyl-amide was consumed, then adsorbed onto silica gel. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography, using 10% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide 0. 86 g (52% over two steps) of the title compound.'N NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 75 (t] H J= 2. 7 Hz), 7. 74 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 4 Hz, 3. 4 Hz), 7. 42 (dt] H J= 8. 4 Hz, 3. 4 Hz), 4.11 (t, 1H, J = 8.1 Hz), 3. 92 (t] H J= 8.] Hz) 3. 4]-3. 23 (m, 1H), 3. 24-3.11 (m, 2H), 2. 68 (s, 3H), 1. 75- ]. 61 (m, 2H), 1.59-1. 46 (m, 2H), 0. 9]-0. 79 (m, 6H). Rf= 0. 70 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step D 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-butoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid A solution of 3-(4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid ethyl ester (0. 060 g, 0. 31 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonic acid (1- bromomethy]-propy])-propy]-amide (0. 149 g, 0. 34 mmol) in dimethylformamide (2 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (0.151 g, 0. 46 mmol) and heated at 50 °C under N2 for ] Oh. The resulting suspension was diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with 1N HCl, water, and brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo. A solution of crude 3-(4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl- amino]-butoxy}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid ethyl esterand 5N NaOH (1 mL) in ethanol (4 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for Ih, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCl, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried through a Varian ChemE] ut cartridge, concentrated in vacuo, and purified by LCMS to provide the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 72 (d, 1H, J = 1.4 Hz), 7. 71 (d, 1 H, J = 4.5 Hz), 7. 43 (dd, l H, J = 8.8 Hz, 2.1 Hz), 6. 91 (d. 1H, J = 8.8 Hz), 6. 38 (dd, 1H. J = 8.2 Hz 2.5 Hz), 6.16 (d. 1H, J = 2.5 Hz), 4. 08 (p. 1H. J = 5.6 Hz), 3. 95-3. 86 (m, 2H), 3. 45-3.] 9 (m, 2H), 2. 82 (t, 2H J = 7. 4 Hz), 2. 65 (s, 3H), 2. 55 (t 2H, J = 7. 4 Hz), 2.11 (s, 3H), 1.82-1. 60 (m, 4H), 0. 94 (le 3H J= 7. 4 Hz), 0. 89 (t, 3H, J = 7. 4 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C26H33NO5S2Cl 538.1489, found 538.1477.

Example 20 [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pro pyl-amino]-methyl}- propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid

Step A ]- (4-Methoxy-benzylamino)-butan-2-ol ]-amino-2-butanol (15. 0 mL, 0. 57mol) was added to a 0°C suspension of p-anisa] dehyde (2]. 0 mL 0. 172mo]) and sodium sulphate (26. 68 g, 0. 188mol) in dry CH2Cl2 (150 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for one hour, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 4'A molecular sieve- dried ethanol (100 mL) and cooled to 0 °C. Sodium borobydride (5. 92 g, 0. 1 57mol) was added to the solution in two portions and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for two hours. The resultant mixture was concentrated i77 vacuo, then partitioned between CH2C] 2 and I N NaOH. The organic layer was acidified to pH 0 with IN HC] dried over sodium sulphate, and concentrated iu vacuo to give >99% yield of 1-(4-methoxy-benzylamino)-butan-2-ol. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 25 (d, 2H, J = 8.6 Hz), 6. 85 (d, 2H, J = 8.6 Hz), 3. 78s, 3H), 3. 72. 3. 68 (ABq, 2H, J = 12.4 Hz) 3. 56- 3. 50 (m, 1H), 2. 71 (dd, 1H, J = 12. 3 Hz, 2. 8 Hz) 2. 49 (dd. 1H, J = 12. 3 Hz, 9. 6 Hz), 1. 46-]. 38 (m, 2H), 0. 92t. 3H. J = 7. 4 Hz). MS [El+) 210 (M+H)+.

Step B 5-Ethyl-3-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-[1,2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2-oxide

Thionyl chloride (21.1 mL, 0. 29mol) was added dropwise to a-78 °C solution of]-(4-Methoxy-benzylamino)-butan-2-ol (32. 75 g, 0.16mol) and triethylamine (81. 8 mL, 0. 59mol) in dry CH2C12. The resulting mixture was stirred at-78 °C for 40 minutes, then warmed to 0 °C for five hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layers were combined, dried over sodium sulphate, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by flash chromatogaphy using 11% acetone in hexanes as eluent, and gave 15. 35 g (39%) of 5-ethyl-3-(4- methoxy-benzyl)-[1,2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2-oxide. 1H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) # 7. 28 (dd, 2H, J = 8.5 Hz, 4. 5 Hz), 6. 87 (d, 2H, J= 8. 5 Hz), 5. 02-4. 96 (m 1H), 4. 54-4. 47 (m, IH) 4. 24, 4. 22 (ABq, 2H, J = 5.9 Hz isomer 1), 3. 91, 3. 79 (ABq, 2H, J = 13. 3 Hz isomer 2), 3. 79 s, 3H), 3. 41, 3. 39 (ABq, 1H, J = 6.1 Hz isomer 1) 3. 29, 3. 27 (ABq, 1H, J = 6.1 Hz isomer 2) 3. 12 3. 10 (ABq, 1H, J = 9. 6 Hz isomer ) 2. 92, 2. 90 (ABq, 1H, J = 9. 6 Hz isomer 2)]. 98-1. 77 (m, 2H isomer 1), 1. 76-1. 57 (m. 2H isomer 2), 1.00t, 3H, J = 7. 5 Hz, 0. 94t, zu J = 7. 5Hz. Rf=0. 31 in 33% acetone in hexanes.

Step C 5-Etbyl-3- (4-nietboxy-benzyl)- [1, 2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2, 2-dioxide Ruthenium (JH) chloride (0. 27 g, 1. 32 mmol) was added to a biphasic solution of 5-ethyl-3- (4-methoxy-benzyl)- [1, 2. 3] oxathiazolidine 2-oxide (15. 35 g, 60.1 mmol), sodium periodate (25. 7 g, 0.12mol), CCl4(150 mL), CH3CN (150 mL). and water (180 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for three hours. and then filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was diluted with CH2Cl2 and washed

with sodium thiosulphate solution and water. The residue was purified by flash chromatography, using 11% acetone in hexanes as eluent, and gave 14. 33 g (88 %) of 5- ethyl-3- (4-methoxy-benzyl)-j1, 2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2, 2-dioxide. This material was resolved using chiral HPLC (Chiralpak OJ 4. 6 x 150 mm 30/70 alcohol/heptane, 0. 6 mL/min, 240 nm UV setting) to give enantiomers : isomer 1, (>98% ee, R) and isomer 2, (>98% eeS).] H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) 8 7. 27 (d, 2H, J= 8. 8 Hz), 6. 88 (d, 2H, J= 8. 8 Hz), 4. 69-4. 62 (m, 1H), 4. 23, 4. 03 (ABq, 2H, J = 13.4 Hz), 3. 80s 3H), 3. 35 (dd, 1H, J= 9. 5 Hz, 6. 2 Hz) 3. 03 (dd, 1H, J= 9. 5 Hz, 8. 2 Hz) 1. 92-1. 81 (m, IH) 1. 75-1. 65 (m, IH) 0. 98t, 3H, J= 7. 5 Hz). Rf= 0.31 in 33% acetone in hexanes.

Step D (4- 1-[(4-Methoxy-benzylamino)-methyl]-propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A 0 °C solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (6. 66 g, 29. 43 mmol) in dimethylformamide zozo mL) was treated with sodium hydride (1. 18 g, 29. 43 mmol). The suspension was flushed with N2 while stirring for 15 minutes at 0°C. 5-Ethyl-3-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-[1,2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2, 2-dioxide (5. 32 g, 9. 62 mmol) in dimethylformamide (10 mL) was added and the resulting mixture was heated at 50 °C for 4h. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with diethyl ether, and stirred with 1N HCl. After 8he the mixture was basified to pH7 with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The organic layer was washed with water and brine, dried over sodium sulphate, treated ith trifluoroacetic acid (4. 4 mL, 58. 86 mmol), and concentrated in vacuo to provide 15. 6 g (84%) of the title compound as a TFA salt. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 20 (d. 2H, J = 9.1 Hz), 6. 95 (d, 1 H, J = 1.4 Hz), 6. 87-6. 84 (m, 1H), 6. 85 (d, 2H, J = 8. 7 Hz). 6. 43 (d] 1 H, J = 9.1 Hz), 4.55 (s, 2H), 4. 20 (p, 2H J= 7. 0 Hz). 4. 20-4. 06 (m, 2H). 3. 74 (s. 3H0 3. 09-3. 02 (m, 2H), 2. 86-2. 74 (m, 1H), 2. 09 (s. 3H), 1. 42 (p, 2H, J = 7.0 Hz), 1. 22 (it 3H, J = 7. 0 Hz), 0. 95 (t, 3H, J = 7. 0 Hz). MS [El+] 418 (M+H)+.

Step E (4-{1-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonylamino)-methyl]- propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester

A 0°C solution of (4- {]- [ (4-methoxy-benzy] amino)-methyl]- propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (9. 43 g, 18. 97 mmol) in dichloromethane (200 mL) was treated with triethylamine (21. 2 mL, 151. 76 mmol).

Sulfonyl chloride (6. 93 g, 24. 6 mmol) was added all at once as a solid and the reaction mixture was warmed to ambient temperature for 1.5h. The reaction mixture was diluted with dichloromethane and washed with IN HCl. The organic layers were combined, dried over M gSO4, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography, using 11% acetone in hexanes, to provide 4. 76 g (45%) of the title compound.] H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) # 7. 77 (d, 2H, J =]. 7 Hz), 7. 75 (d, 2H, J = 8. 7 Hz), 7. 44 (dd, 1H, J = 8.7 Hz, 1.7 Hz), 7. 22 (dd, 1H, J = 8.7 Hz, 2.1 Hz), 7.18-7.15 (m, I H), 7. 03 (d, 2H, J = 8.7 Hz), 6. 75 (d, 1H, J = 8.7 Hz), 4. 62 (s, 2H), 4. 86, 4. 08 (ABq, 2H, J=] 4. 6 Hz), 4. 27, 4. 23 (ABq, 2H, J= 6. 9 Hz), 3. 77 (s, 3H), 3. 45, 3. 43 (ABq, 1H, J = 10.4 Hz), 3.17, 3.13 (ABq, 1H, J = 5.0 Hz), 2. 76-2. 68 (m, lH), 2. 57 (s, 3H), 2. 22 (s, 3H), 2. 39 (t, 2H, J = 5. 0 hz), 1. 28 (td, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz, 2. 3 Hz), 0. 86 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz). Rf= 0. 32 in 33% acetone in hexanes.

Step F [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester

Trifluoroacetic acid (70 mL, l mmol) was added dropwise to a solution of (4- {1- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonylamino)-methyl]-propylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester and triethylsilane (23 mL, 144 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 1H, and then concentrated in vacuo. The reaction residue was diluted with diethyl ether and washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate and concentrated in vacuo. Rf=0. 27 in 33% acetone in hexanes.

1-lodopropane (2.1 mL, 21.8 mmol) was added to a suspension of crude (4-{1-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonylamino)-methyl]-propylsulfanyl}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester and cesium carbonate (7. 03 g, 21.8 mmol) in dimethylformamide (100 mL). The resulting mixture was heated to 50 °C for 2h, then cooled to ambient temperature and diluted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was washed with 1N HCl, water, and brine, dried over M gSO4 and concentrated in vacuo.

The crude material was purified by trituration, using acetone and hexanes, to provide 2. 16 g (53%) of the title compound. Rf=0. 34 in 33% acetone in hexanes. 1H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) 87. 77 (d, 1H, J = 2. 2 Hz), 7. 73 (d, l H, J = 8. 6 Hz), 7. 44 (dd, I H, J = 8. 6 Hz, 2. 2 Hz) 7. 22 (d, 1H, J = 1.4 Hz), 7.18 (dd, 1H, J = 8.6 Hz, 2. 9 Hz), 6. 59 (d, 1H, J = 8.6 Hz), 4. 62 (s, 2H), 4. 26 (q, 2H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 3. 38 (dd, 1H, J = 14.4 Hz, 9. 4 Hz), 3. 24 (dd, 1H, J =] 4. 4 Hz, 5. 8 Hz), 3. 20-3. 06 (m, 3H), 2. 56 (s, 3H), 2. 24 (s, 3H), 1.97-1.87 (m, 1H), 1. 52- 1. 35 (m, 3H), 1. 29 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 1. 29 (t. 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 1. 09 (t, 3H J = 7. 2 Hz), 0. 81 (t, 3H, J = 7.2 Hz).

Step G [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propy] su] fany])-2-methy]-phenoxy]-acetic acid A solution of [4-(1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propy]-amino]-methy]}-propy] su] fany])-2-methy]-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (2. 6 g, 3. 79 mmol) and 5N NaOH (2 mL) in ethanol (20 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 0. 5h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HCl, extracted with CH2CJ2, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated in vacuo to provide 2. 08 g (99%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 74 (s] H) 7. 71 (d, I H, J = 8.8 Hz, 1.5 Hz), 7. 42 (d] H J=8. 8Hz) 7. 22 (s, 1H), 7.19 (d, 1H, J = 8. 8 Hz), 6. 61 (d, 1H, J = 8. 8 Hz), 5. 29 (d, 1H, J = 2. 2 Hz), 4. 68 (s, 2H), 3. 39 (dd, 1H, J = 13. 9 hz, 8. 8 Hz), 3. 25 (dd] H J=] 5. 4Hz 4. 4 Hz), 3. 20-3. 07 (m, 3H), 2. 57 (s, 3H), 2. 22 (s, 3H), 1.96-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.35 (m, 3H), 1.09 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 0. 81 (t, 3H, J= 7. 3 Hz). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C25H31NO5S3Cl 556.1053, found 556. 1038.

Example 21 (R)-[2-Methyl-4-(1-{[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfo nyl)-amino]-methyl}- propyl sulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid Step A N-(2-hydroxy-buty)-N-propyl-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfon amide

A 0°C so] ution of l-amino-2-butanol (3. 57 g, 40. 0 mmol) and triethylamine (7. 38 g, 72. 9 mmol) in ClCL (100 mL) was treated with 4- (trifluoromethoxy) benzenesulfonyl chloride (9. 50 g, 36. 5 mmol) and the reaction warmed to room temperature and stirred for I hour under N2. The reaction was quenched with 1 N HC] (75 mL) and diluted with more Chai2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed iii vacuo to afford 11.86 g (100%) of crude N-(2-hydroxy-butyl)-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide that was utilized without purification.

A solution of N- (2-hydroxy-butyl)-4-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonamide (11. 86 g, assume 36. 5 mmol) and iodopropane (8. 05 g, 47. 4 mmol) in DMF (90 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (15. 44 g, 47. 4 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours under N2. The reaction mixture was filtered using Et20 to rinse the solids and the filtrate acidified with I N HCl (100 mL). The filtrate was diluted with more EI, and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 5/] hexanes/acetone to afford 11.25 g (87%). Rf = 0. 40 (1/] hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C14H20O4F3NS 355, found 356 (M+l, 100%).

Step B<BR> <BR> N- (2-Bromo-butyl)-N-propyl-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesu] fonamide

A solution of N- (2-hydroxy-butyl)-N-propyl-4-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonamide (11. 23 g, 31. 6 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (100 mL) was treated with carbon tetrabromide (15. 72, 47. 4 mmol) and then triphenylphospine (] 2. 43 g, 47. 4 mmol). The reaction was stirred at room temperature under N2 until the reaction was complete by TLC (2/1 hexanes/acetone). The solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was triturated in Et2O and filtered to remove most of the tripheny] phosphine oxide.

The solvent was removed in vacuo give crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 10/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 12. 3 g (90%). Its = 0. 41 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step C (R)-[2-Methyl-4-(1-{[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfo nyl)-amino]-methyl}- propylsulfany])-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of column purified (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (1.50 g. 6. 62 mmol) in dry DMF (30 mL) was purged with N2 and then 325 mesh K2C03 (1. 37 g, 9. 91 mmol) was added and the resultant mixture purged with N2 for 5 minutes more. A solution of (S)-N-(2-bromo-butyl)-N-propyl-4-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesu] fonamide (3. 45 g, 8. 25 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) was added dropwise to the reaction. which was stirred for 5 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction was

acidified with I N HCl (20 mL), diluted with Et2O and then extracted twice with water.

The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the so] vent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 8/1 hexanes/EtOAc to afford 3. 1 g (73%) racemic. This material was resolved using preparative chiral HPLC (Chiralpak AD 8 x 34 cm, 95/5 heptane/EtOH, 375 ml/min, 230 nm UV setting) to give enantiomers (isomer 1, 99. 3% ee, R ; and isomer 2, 97. 1 % ee S).

Rf isomer /isomer 2 = 0. 42 (2/1 hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C25H3206F3NS2 563, found 564 (M + 1, 100%).

Step D (R)- [2-Methyl-4- (1- { [propyl- (4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-methyl f- propylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid A solution of (R)-[2-methyl-4-(1-{[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-methyl J-propylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (l. 40 g, 2. 48 mmol) in EtOH (40 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOH (5 mL) and stirred at room temperature until saponification complete. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue that was acidified with I N HCI and then diluted with EtOAc and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 1.31 g (98%). 1H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl3 ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C23H28O6F3NS2Na 558.1200, found 558. 208.

Example 22 (R)-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A (S)-5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl- amide

A 0 °C solution of (S)-(+)-1-amino-2-propanol (1.76 g, 23. 4 mmol) and triethylamine (4. 32 g, 42. 7 mmol) in CH2C12 (JOO mL) was treated with 5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (6. 0 g, 21. 3 mmol) and the reaction warmed to room temperature and stirred for I hour under N2. The reaction was quenched with I N HC ! (50 mL), diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 6. 86 g (100%) of crude 5-chloro-3-methyl-bereo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-amide that was utilied without purification.

A solution of (S)-5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-propyl)-amide (6. 86 g, assume 21. 3 mmo]) and iodopropane (4. 72 g, 27. 8 mmol) in DMF (90 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (9. 04 g. 27. 7 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours under N2. The reaction mixture was filtered using Et20 to rinse the solids and the filtrate acidified with 1 N HCI (50 mL).

The filtrate was diluted with more Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed i77 vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 5/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 7.] 0 g (92%). Rf= 0. 44 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) n mass calculated for C15H20O3NS2Cl 361, found 362 and 364 (M +] and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (S)-Methanesulfonic acid 2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-]-methyl-ethyl ester

A 0 °C solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (7. 10 g, 9. 6 mmol) and triethylamine (3. 0 g, 29. 6 mmol) in CH2C] 2 (100 mL) was treated with methanesulfonyl chloride (2. 69 g, 23. 5 mmol) and the reaction stirred for 2 hours at 0 °C under N2. The reaction was quenched with 1 N HC1 (40 inL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed i7 ? vacuo to afford 9. 27 g (100%) that was utilized without purification. Rf = 0. 44 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C16H22O5NS3Cl 439, foud 440 and 442 (M +1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step C (R)-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of column purified (4-mercapto-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 205 g, 0. 906 mmol) in dry DMF (40 mL) was purged with N2 and then 325 mesh K2CO3 (0.188 g, 1. 36 mmol) was added and the resultant mixture purged with N2 for 5 minutes more. A solution of (S)-methanesulfonic acid 2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethyl ester (0. 478 g, 1. 09 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added dropwise to the reaction, which was stirred for 17 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction was acidified with I N HC] (20 mL), diluted

with Et20 and then extracted twice with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 6/1 hexanes/EtOAc to afford 0. 284 g (55%). Rf = 0. 38 (2/1 hexanes/EtOAc).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C26H32O5NClS2 569, found 570 and 572 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step D (R)- (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (R)- (4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phe noxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 284 g, 0. 498 mmol) in EtOH (10 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOH (1 mL) and stirred at room temperature until saponification complete. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue that was acidified with I N HC ! and then diluted with EtOAc and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed ? 7 ! vacuo to afford 0. 281 g (100%).'H NMR (400 MHz CDC13) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H2805NC1S2 541, found 542 and 544 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Example 23 (R) and (S)-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-1- methyl-ethylsulfanyl,-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Racemic (4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-]-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester was prepared as described in Example 22 and was then resolved using preparative chiral HPLC (Chiralcel OD 8 x 34 cm, 90/10 heptane/IPA. 370 ml/nin, 250 nm UV setting) to give enantiomers (0. 155 g, isomer 1, 100% ee, R: and 0.176 g, isomer 2, 100% ee, S). These esters were saponified as described in Example 22, Step D to afford 0. 136 g (93%, enantiomer]) and 0. 153 g (92%, enantiomer 2).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calcd for C24H28O5NClS3Na 564. 0716, found 564. 07] 8.

Example 24 (2-Methyl-4- {2- [ (3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A (2-Hydroxy-ethyl)-propyl-carbamic acid tert-butyl] ester A 0 °C solution of 2-propylamino-ethanol (3. 00 g, 29. 1 mmol) and triethylamine (3. 09 g, 30. 5 mmol) in dry THF (60 mL) was treated dropwise with a solution of di-tert-butyl carbonate (6. 66 g, 30. 5 mmol) in THF (10 mL). The reaction was stirred and warmed to room temperature for]. 5 hours under N2. The reaction was diluted with EtOAc and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 6. 11 g (100%) of crude product that was utilized without purification. Rf =0. 46 (]/] hexanes/acetone, CAM stain). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 3. 75-3. 71 (m. 2H), 3. 4]-3. 37 (m, 2H), 3. 8 (bt, 2H, J= 6. 85 Hz), ]. 59-1. 50 (m, 2H), 1. 46 (s, 9H), 0. 875 (t, 3H. J = 7. 33 Hz).

Step B Methanesulfonic acid 2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl-propyl-amino)-ethyl ester

A 0 OC solution of (2-hydroxy-ethyl)-propyl-carbamic acid tent-butyl ester (3. 0 g, 14. 8 mmol) and triethylamine (2. 40 g, 23. 7 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (30 mL) was treated with methanesulfonyl chloride (2. 22 g, 19. 4 mmol) and the reaction stirred for 1. 5 hours at 0 °C under N2. The reaction was quenched with 1 N HC1 (40 mL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (MgSO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 4. 1] g (99%) that was utilized without purification. Rf = 0. 58 (1/1 hexanes/acetone, CAM stain). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) 84. 34-3. 30 (m, 2H), 3. 57-3. 49 (m, 2H), 3. 24-3.] 3 (m, 2H), 3. 00 (s, 3H), 1.72-1.51 (m, 2H),]. 45 (s, 9H), 0. 875 (t, 3H, J = 7. 58 Hz).

Step C ({4-[2-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl-propyl-amino)-ethylsulfanyl]-2-m ethyl-phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of crude (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (3. 95 g,] 7. 5 mmol) in dry DMF (35 mL) was purged with N2 and then Cs2CO3 (7.12 g, 21.9 mmo]) was added and the resultant mixture purged with N2 for 5 minutes more. A solution of methanesulfonic acid 2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl-propyl-amino)-ethyl ester (4.10 g,] 4. 6 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was added dropwise to the reaction and it was heated to 50°C and stirred for 17 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled and filtered using Et2O to rinse the solids. The filtrate was acidified with 1 N HCI (15 mL), diluted with Et2O and then extracted twice with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the

solvent removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 6/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 3. 25 g (54%). Rf = 0. 33 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step D 1- (2-Methylsulfanyl-5-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethanone A solution of 2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl acetophenone (3. 0 g, 4. 5 mmol) in dry DMF (20 mL) was treated with sodium thiomethoxide (1. 22 g, 17. 4 mmol) and the reaction was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction was quenched with I N HC] (10 mL), diluted with EI, and then extracted twice with water.

The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 5/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 2. 88 g (85%). Rf = 0. 57 (1/] hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz CDCIs) § 8. 05 (s] H) 7. 69 (d, 1H, J = 8. 31 Hz), 7. 42 (d, 1H, J = 8.80 Hz), 2. 68 (s, 3H), 2. 48 (s, 3H).

Step E 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxy] ic acid A mixture of 1-(2-methylsulfanyl-5-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethanone (2. 06 g, 8. 79 mmol) and bromoacetic acid (7. 33 g. 52. 8 mmol) in acetic acid (20 mL) was heated to reflux and stirred for 20 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled and water was added to form a slurry. The slurry was filtered and the solids rinsed with water to afford 1. 59 g (69%) of the title compound after drying in a vacuum oven at 45 °C. Rf = 0. 8 (]/] hexanes/aceione).] H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl3). MS (ES-) m/z mass calculated for C11H7O2SF3 260. found 259 (M-],] 100%).

Step F 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene

A mixture of 3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (0. 80 g, 3. 07 mmol) and copper powder (0. 64 g, 2. 58 mmol) in quinoline (14 mL) was placed in a 200 °C oil bath and stirred for 20 minutes under N2. The reaction was cooled, diluted with CH2CI2 and filtered through hyflo. The filtrate was extracted twice with 1 N HC (100 mL) then water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was column purified using 100% hexanes to afford 0. 575 g (86%). Rf = 0. 62 (2/] hexanes/acetone).] H NMR (400 MHz, Ceci3).

Step G 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride A 0 °C solution of 3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene (0. 558 g, 2. 58 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (4 mL) was treated dropwise with chlorosulfonic acid (0. 894 g, 7. 67 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (4 mL). The reaction was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 1. 5 hours under N2. The reaction was poured into ice water and the mixture extracted with EtsO. The aqueous layer was re-extracted with CH2Cl2 and the combined organic layers were dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 22 g (27%) as a gray solid that was utilized without purification. Rf = 0. 46 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step H (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethylsu] fanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester

A 0 °C solution of ({4-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl-propyl-amino)- ethylsulfanyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 11 g, 0. 266 mmol) and dimethylethyl silane (0. 071 g, 0. 805 mmo]) in dry CH2Cl2 (3 mL) was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (0. 5 mL) and warmed to room temperature and stirred for 1. 5 hours under N2. The solvent was removed in vacuo to afford the trifluoroacetic acid salt of [2- methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester, which was carried on without purification.

The [2-methyl-4-(2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester-TFA salt was re-dissolved in CH2CJ2 (5 mL) and cooled to 0 °C. Triethylamine (0. 62 g, 1. 60 mmol) was added dropwise to the reaction and then a solution of 3-methyl- 5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (0. 084 g, 0. 266 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (3 mL) was added. The reaction was warmed to room temperature and stirred for ] hour under N2. The reaction was acidified with 1 N HC] (1 0 mL), diluted with CH2Cl2 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 6/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 113 g (72%). Rf = 0. 8 (2/] hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) : MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C26H30O5NS3F3 589, found 590 (M + 1, 100%).

step l (2-Methyl-4- {2- [ (3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid A 0 °C solution of (2-methyl-4- {2- [ (3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 113 g, 0.192 mmol) in THF (6 mL) was treated with 1 N LiOH (0. 57 mL) and stirred at room temperature until saponification complete. The mixture was acidified with ] N HCI and then diluted with EtOAc and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 079 g (73%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C24H2605NS3F3 561, found 562 (M + 1, 100%).

Example 25 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A ((2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethylbenzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl]}- phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester Procedure from Example 24, Step H was utilized with 4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 32 g (80%). Rf = 0. 34 (2/] hexanes/acetone).] H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m mass calculated for C23H28O5NS2F3 5] 9, found 520 (M + 1, 100%).

Step B (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylfulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 24, Step 1 was utilized with ((2-methyl-4-{2- [propyl- (4-trifluoromethylbenzenesu] fonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester to afford 0. 094 g (76%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) mlz exact mass calculated for C21H24O5NS2F3Na 514. 0946, found 514. 0928.

Example 26 ((4-{2-[(4-Chloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylfulfan yl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Procedure from Example 25 was utilized with 4-chloro-benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 80 g (89%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m exact mass calculated for C20H24O5NS2C1Na 480.0682, found 480. 0683. <BR> <BR> <P> Example 27<BR> (4- {2- [ (4-Methoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu] fanyl l-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Procedure from Example 25 was utilized with 4-methoxy-benzenesulfony] chloride to afford ou 05 g acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 027 g (22%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C21H27O6NS2 453, found 454 (M+1, 100%).

Example 28 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulf anyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 25 was utilized with 4-methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 139 g acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 040 g (34%) of the title compound.] H NMR (400 MHz, Cd13) ; MS (ES+) 7n/: mass calculated for C21H27O5NS2 437, found 438 (M+J,] 100%).

Examp] e 29 (4- {2- [ (4-F] uoro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)- acetic acid Procedure from Example 25 was utilized with 4-fluoro-benzenesulfony] chloride to afford 0. 146 g acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 045 g (38%) of the title compound.] H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C20H24O5NS2 441, found 442 (M+1, 100%).

Example 30 <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (4-Ethyl-benzenesu] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu] fany]}-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Procedure from Example 25 was utilized with 4-ethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 086 g acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 058 g (48%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC13) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C22H3005NS2 452. 1565, found 452. 179.

Example 31 (4-{2-[(2-Bromo-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)propyl-am ino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 2-Bromo-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl chloride Chlorosulfonic acid (8 mL) was cooled to 0 °C and was treated with 1- bromo-3- (trifluoromethoxy) benzene (5. 0 g, 20. 7 mmol). The resultant mixture was stirred for 10 minutes at 0 °C and then warmed to room temperature and stirred for I hour under N2. The reaction mixture was poured into ice water and then extracted twice with CH2CL. The organic layer was dried (Mg.SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to

afford 2. 69 g (38%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 53 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).<BR> <BR> <P> Step B<BR> (4- {2- [ (2-Bromo-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-e thylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester Procedure from Example 24, Step H was utilized with 2-bromo-4- trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 65 g (87%) of the title compound.

Rf = 0. 31 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C23H2706NS2F3Br 613, found 614 and 616 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step C (4-{2-[(2-Bromo-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4-{2-[2-bromo-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl'-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 056 g, 0. 09] mmol) in EtOH (6 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOh (0. 5 mL) and was stiled at room temperature for 3 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue that was acidified with 1 N HCI (10 mL), diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford 0. 072 g of crude acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 042 g (79%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C21H24NO6S2F3Br 586.0181. found 586. 0164.

Example 32 ((2-Methyl-4-{2-[(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfony l)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A <BR> <BR> (2-Methy]-4- {2-[(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propy]-ami no]- ethylsu ! fanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester The compound of (4-{2-[(2-bromo-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (Example 3l, Step B) (0. 100 g, 0. 63 mmol), methyl boronic acid (0. 029 g, 0. 484 mmol) and cesium fluoride (0. 087 g, 0. 573 mmol) were combined in], 4-dioxane (3 mL) and purged with N2. The reaction was treated with 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene palladium (II) chloride, CH2Cl2 complex (0. 0] 8 g, 0. 025 mmol) and heated in an oil bath at 80 °C for 2 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and column purified using 6/] hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 080 g (9] %). Rf = 0. 22 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C24H3006NS2F3 549, found 550 (M + 1, 100%).

Step B ( (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl )-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (2-methyl-4-{2-[(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-aceti c acid ethyl ester (0. 080 g, 0. 156 mmol) in EtOH (6 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOH (0. 5 mL) and was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue that was acidified with I N HCl (10 mL) and then diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 053 g of crude acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 048 g (63%). H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C22H27NO6S2F3 522. 1232, found 522. 1252.

Example 33 (4-{2-[(2-Butyl-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)propyl-am ino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid The compound of (4-{2-[(2-bromo-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfony])- propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (Example 31, Step B) (0. 126 g, 0. 205 mmol), butyl boronic acid (0. 063 g, 0. 618 mmol) and cesium fluoride (0.109 g, 0. 7] 8 mmol) were combined in 1, 4-dioxane (4 mL) and purged with N2. The reaction was treated with 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene palladium (II)chloride, CH2Cl2 complex (0. 023 g, 0. 03] mmol) and heated in an oil bath at 80 °C for 4 hours under N. The reaction was cooled and the solvent removed in oacuo to afford 0. 172 g (assume 0. 205 mmol) of crude (4-{2-[(2-butyl-4-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl a-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester

that was dissolved in EtOH (6 mL) and treated with 5 N NaOh (0. 5 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for-3 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue that was acidified with I N HCI (10 mL) and then diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 133 g of crude acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 011 g (9%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C2H32NO6S2F3 563, found 564 (M + 1, 100%).

Example 34 [4-(2-Chloro-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of crude (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (1. 64 g, 7. 25 mmol) in dry DMF (20 mL) was purged with N2 and then 325 mesh K2CO3 (1. 50 g, 10. 9 mmol) was added and the resultant mixture purged with N2 for 5 minutes more.]-Bromo-2-chloroethane (3.]] g, 21. 7 mmol) was added dropwise to the reaction, which was stirred for 17 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction was acidified with] N HC] (20 mL), diluted with EtO and then extracted twice with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in oacuo to afford 1. 60 g (77%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 60 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). H NMR (400 MHz, CDC13) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C13H17O3C1S 288, found 289 and 29] (M + 1 and M + 3,] 100%).

Example 35 (2-Methyl)-4-{2-[(naphthalene-1-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy lfulanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A Naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid propylamide

A solution of propyl amine (0. 05] g, 0. 862 mmol) and triethylamine (0. 134 g, 1.32 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (6 mL) was treated with naphthalene-l-sulfonyl chloride (O.] 50 g, 0. 660 mmol) and stirred overnight at room temperature under N2. The reaction mixture was gravity filtered through a Varian Extube Extraction Column (ChemElut 1005) that had been pre-treated with 4 mL 1 N HCl. The extraction column was washed with CH2Cl2 (4X), and the solvent was removed from the filtrate in vacuo to afford 0. 57 g (95%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 47 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). oh NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) y mass calculated for C13H15O2NS 249, found 250 (M + 1, 100%).

Step B (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(naphtahalene-1-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy lsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of [4- (2-chloro-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 097 g, 0. 334 mmol), naphthalene-]-sulfonic acid propylamide (0. 084 g.

0. 337 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 143 g, 0. 439 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was stin-ed for 8 hours at 60 °C. The reaction was cooled to room temperature and treated with 5 N'NaOH (L5 mL) and stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction was acidified with 1 N

HC] (20 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 237 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 013 g (8%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C24H2805NS2 474. 1409, found 474. 412.

Example 36 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-naphthalene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid propylamide Procedure from Example 35. Step A was utilized with 5-chloro- naphthalene-2-sulfonyl chloride to afford 0.] 60 g (98%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 53 (]/] hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) <BR> <BR> M mass calcd for C] 13 H14O2NC1S 283, found 284 and 286 (M 1 + 1 and M + 3,] 100%).

Step B (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-naphthal ene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 009 g (7%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H27O5NS2C1 508.1019, found 508. 000.

Example 37 (2-Methyl-4- 2- [propyl- (4-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A N-Propyl-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with 4-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 54 g (94%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 53 (]/] hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calcd for C10H12O3NSF3 283, found 284 (M +1, 100%).

Slep B (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}-1 phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 008 g (6%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C21H25O6NS2F3 508.1075, found 508.1100.

Example 38 {4- [2- (Benzenesulfonyl-propyl-amino)-ethylsulfanyl]-2-methyl-pheno xy}-acetic acid

Step A N-Propyl-benzenesulfonamide Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 169 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 48 (]/] hexanes/acetone). H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C9H13O2NS 199, found 200 (M +1, 100%) Step B {4- [2- (Benzenesulfonyl-propyl-amino)-ethylsulfanyl]-2-methyl-pheno xy}-acetic acid Procedure from example 15, Step B utilized to afford 0. 008 g (4%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C20H26O5NS2 424.1252, found 424. 1241.

Example 39 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(toluene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulf anyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 2-Methyl-N-propyl-benzenesulfonamide

Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with 2-methyl benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0.] 67 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 48 (]/] hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) 77l/Z mass calcd for C10H15O2NS 213, found 214 (M +1, 100%).

Step B (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(toluene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulf anyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure fi-om Example 35, Step B utilized to afford 0. 011 g (6%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C21H28O5NS2 438.1409, found 438. 1427.

Example 40 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(2-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A N-Propyl-2-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide

Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with 2-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 164 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 48 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) ii7lz mass calcd for C10H12O2NSF3 267, found 268 (M +1, 100%).

Step B (2-Methyl-4- {2- [propyl- (2-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B utilized to afford 0. 010 g (9%) of title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C21H25O5NS2F3 492. 1126, found 492. 1146.

Example 41 (2-Methyl-4- 2- [propyl- (2, 4, 6-triisopropylbenzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl]- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 2, 4, 6-Triisopropyl-N-propyl-benzenesulfonamide

Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with 2, 4, 6-triisopropyl- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 161 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 63 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).] H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C18H31O2NS 325, found 326 (M +1, 100%).

Step B (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(2, 4, 6-triisopropylbenzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B utilized to afford 0. 009 g (7%) of the title compound. 3H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C29H4405NS2 550. 2661, found 550. 2667.

Example 42 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(2,4,6-trimethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-ami no]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 2, 4, 6-Trimethyl-N-propyl-benzenesulfonamide

Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with 2, 4, 6-trimethyl- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 165 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 51 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C12H19O2NS 241, found 242 (M +], 100%).

Step B (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(2, 4, 6-trimethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B utilized to afford 0. 012 g (9%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) : HRMS (ES+) 777lz exact mass calculated for C23H320SNS2 466. 1722, found 466. 1735.

Example 43 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(2-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A N-Propyl-2-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide

Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with 2-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 63 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 51 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCh) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C10H12O2NSF3 283, found 284 (M +1, 100%).

Step B (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(2-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B utilized to afford 0. 008 g (7%) of the title compound.] H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C2lH2406NS2F3Na 530. 0895, found 530. 0889.

Example 44 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-naphthalene-1-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-naphthalene-l-sulfonic acid propylamide

Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with 5-chloro- naphthalene-1-sulfonyl chloride to afford ou 63 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 54 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C13H14O2NSC1 283, found 284 and 286 (M +] and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-naphthalene-]-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfany l}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B utilized to afford 0. 011 g (9%) of the title compound.'H NNMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H2705NS2C] 508.1019, found 508. 021.

Example 45 <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {2- [ (4-nitro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] su] fanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A <BR> <BR> 4-Nitro-N-propyl-benzenesulfonamide

Procedure from Example 35, Step A was utilized with 4-nitro- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 165 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 49 (1/1 Hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES-) m/z mass calcd for C9H] 203N2S 244, found 243 (M-],] 00%).

Step B (2-M ethyl-4-{2-[(4-nitro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsul fanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B utilized to afford 0. 008 g (6%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C2oH2507N2S2 469. 1103, found 469.]]] 3.

Example 46 (4-{2-[(2-Chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 2-Chloro-N-propyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide

Procedure from Example 35, Step A was-utilized with 2-chloro-5- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 0. 162 g (94%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 53 ( !/] hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C10H11O2NSC1F3 301, found 302 and 304 (M+1 and M+3, 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(2-Chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 35, Step B utilized to afford 0. 014 g (12%) of the title compound.] H NMR (400 MHz, CDCIg) ; HRMS (ES+) 7exact mass calculated for C2] H2405NS2F3C] 526. 0737, found 526. 0724.

Example 47 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid propylamide

A 0 °C solution of propylamine (0. 35 g, 5. 92 mmol) and triethylamine (1. 08 g, 10. 7 mmol) in CH2CJ2 (75 mL) was treated with 5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (1.50 g, 5. 33 mmol) and stirred at room temperature under N2. When the reaction was complete by TLC (]/I hexanes/acetone) the reaction was quenched with I N HC1 (21 mL), diluted with water and extracted with CH2CI2. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed ita vacuo to afford 1. 61 g (99%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 53 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C12H14O2NS2Cl 303, found 304 and 306 (M +1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of [4- (2-chloro-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 116 g, 0. 401 mmol), 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid propylamide (0. 122 g, 0. 401 mmo]) and Cs2CO3 (0.170 g, 0. 520 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) was stirred for 7 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction was heated to 40 °C for 4 hours more and then cooled to room temperature. The reaction mixture was treated with 5 N NaOH (1. 5 mL) and stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction was acidified with I N HC] (20 mL), diluted with Et2O and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 282 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 0] 3 g (7%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES exact mass calculated for C23H26O5NCIS3Na 550. 0559, found 550. 0563.

Example 48 <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-su] fonyl)-methyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid methylamide A solution of triethylamine (1.38 g, 7.17 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (1. 00 g, 3. 56 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was treated with a 2 M solution of methylamine in THF (2. 67 mol, 5. 35 mmol) and stirred at room temperature under N2 for 30 minutes. When the reaction was complete by TLC (1/1 hexanes/acetone) the reaction was quenched with I N HCl (14 mL), diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 97 g (99%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 47 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).] H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) ; MS (ES-) m/z mass calculated for CloH] oO2NS2C] 275. found 274 and 276 (M-1 and M+], 100%).

Step B (4- {2-[(5-Ch] oro-3-meRhyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-methyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of [4- (2-chloro-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0.116 g, 0.401 mmol), 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid methylamide (0.110 g, 0. 401 mmo]) and CS2CO3 (0. 170 g, 0. 520 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) was stirred for 17 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction was heated to 40 °C for 4 hours more and then cooled to room temperature. The reaction mixture was treated with 5 N NaOH (1. 5 mL) and stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction was acidified with I N HC ! (20 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 45 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 023 g (12%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C21H23O5NClS3 500. 0427, found 500. 0428.

Example 49 (4- {2- [ (5-Chl oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sulfonyl)- (3-methyl-butyl)-amino]- ethylsu] fany]}-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (3-methyl-butyl)-amide A solution of 3-methyl-butylamine (0.102 g, 1.17 mmol) and triethylamine (0.118 g, 1.17 mmol) in CH2CI2 (10 mL) was treated with 5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (0. 300 g, 1. 07 mmol) and stirred at room temperature under N2. The reaction mixture was gravity filtered through a Varian Extube Extraction Column (ChemElut 1005) that had been pre-treated with 4 mL 1 N HCI. The extraction column was washed with CH2Cl2 (4X) and the solvent was removed from the filtrate in vacuo to afford 0. 325 g (92%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 26 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) 771/-mass calculated for C14H18ClNO2S2 331, found 332 and 334 (M + 1 and M + 3. 100%).

Step B (4- {2- [ (5-Ch] oro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- (3-methyl-butyl)-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of [4- (2-chloro-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 60 g, 0. 554 mmol), 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (3-methyl-butyl)-amide (0.183 g, 0. 551 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 234 g, 0. 718 mmol) in, DMF (7 mL) was stirred at 45 °C for 22 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and then treated with 5 N NaOH (1. 5 mL) and stirred for 4 hours at room temperature. The reaction was acidified with I N HC] (20 mL), diluted with Et2O and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 72 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 018 g (6%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C25H30O5NClS3Na 578. 0872, found 578. 0900.

Example 50 <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- (3. 3-dimethyl-butyl)-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (3, 3-dimethyl-butyl)-amide Procedure from Example 49, Step A was utilized with 3, 3-dimethyl- butylamine to afford 0. 354 g (96%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 24 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) mE mass calculated for C15H20ClNO2S2 345, found 346 and 348 (M +] and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyJ)- (3, 3-dimethyl-butyl)-amino]- ethylsulfanyll-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 62 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 032 g (16%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C26H3305NCIS3 570. 1209, found 570. 1202.

Example 5] (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)cyclopropyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl f-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid cyclopropylamide Procedure from Example 49, Step A was utilized with cyclopropylamine to afford 0. 321 g (99%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 16 (2/1 hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C12H12ClNO2S2 301 found 302 and 304 (M +1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4- {2- [ (5-Ch] oro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl) cyclopropyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl J-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acelic acid Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 38 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 027 g (9%) of the title

compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C23H24O5NClS3Na 548. 0403, found 548. 0403.

Example 52 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-(1-ethyl-propyl)-amino]- ethylsulfanyll-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (1-ethyl-propyl)-amide Procedure from Example 49, Step A was utilized with I-ethyl-propyla amine to afford 0. 343 g (97%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 26 (2/1 hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) : MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C14H18ClNO2S2 331, found 332 and 334 (M +] and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-(1-e thyl-propyl)-amino]- ethy] su] fanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 007 g (2%) of the title compound.'N NMR (400 MHz, CDCI) : HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C25H30O5NClS3Na 578. 0872, found 578. 0920.

Example 53 <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-cyclobutyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid cyclobutylamide Procedure from Example 49, Step A was utilized with cyclobutylamine to afford 0. 365 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 20 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C13H14ClNO2S2 315, found 316 and 318 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-cyclobutyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 024 g (8%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C24H26O5NClS3Na 562. 0559, found 562. 0535.

Example 54 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-cyclopentyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid cyclopentylamide Procedure from Example 49, Step A was utilized with cyclopentylamine to afford 0. 403 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf= 0. 20 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C14H16ClNO2S2 329, found 330 and 332 (M +] and M + 3,] 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sul fonyl)-cycl opentyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 011 g (4%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES-) m/z mass calculated for C25H28O5NClS3 553, found 552 and 554 (M - 1 and M +1, 100%).

Example 55 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-cyclopropylmethyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonic acid cyclopropylmethyl-amide Procedure from Example 49, Step A was utilized with cyclopropylmethylamine to afford 0. 333 g (99%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 20 (2/1 hexanes/acetone). aH NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C13H14ClNO2S2 315, found 3] 6 and 318 (M+] and M+3,] 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-cycl opropylmethyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 332 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 020 g (7%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Cd13) ; HRMS (ES+) 777/exact mass calculated for C24H27O5NClS3 540. 0740, found 540. 0739.

Example 56 (4- {2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pentyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid pentylamide Procedure from Example 49, Step A was utilized with n-pentylamine to afford 0. 379 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 22 (2/1 hexanes/acetone). NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3) : MS (E S4 C14H18ClNO2S2 331, found 332 and 334 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pent yl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 045 g (15%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl3) : MS (ES') m/z exact mass calculated for C25H28O5NClS3 555, found 554 and 556 (M - 1 and M + 1, 100%).

Example 57 (4- {2- [Butyl- (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid butylamide Procedure from Example 49, Step A was utilized with n-butylamine to afford 0. 352 g (100%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 24 (2/] hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C13H16ClNO2S2 317, found 318 and 320 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4- {2- [Butyl- (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 030 g (10%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H28O5NClS3Na 564. 07] 6, found 564. 0740.

Example 58 (4- {2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- (2-dimethylamino-ethyl)- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid : trifluoro-acetic acid

Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-amide A 0 °C solution ofN, N-dimethylethylenediamine (0. 086 g, 0. 976 mmol) and triethylamine (0. 134 g, 1. 32 mmoi) in CH2Cl2 (J 0 mL) was treated with 5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (0. 250 g. 0. 889 mmol) and stirred at room temperature under N2 until complete by TLC (2/1 hexanes/acetone). The reaction was neutralized with ! N HCI, diluted with water and then extracted with CH2CI2. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 290 g (98%) that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 05 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C13H17ClN2O2S2 332, found 333 and 335 (M M+1 and M + 3,] 100%).

Step B (4-12- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ; trifluoro-acetic acid (2076995) : Procedure from Example 49, Step B was utilized to afford 0. 033 g (7%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C24H29O5N2ClS3 556 (free-base), found 557 and 559 (M + 1 and M +3, 100%).

Example 59 [4- (3-Chloro-propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester

A solution of crude (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (5. 26 g, 23. 2 mmol) in dry DMF (50 mL) was purged with N2 and then 325 mesh K2CO3 (4. 82 g, 34. 9 mmol) was added and the resultant mixture purged with N2 for 5 minutes more. 1-Bromo-3-chloropropane (10. 98 g, 69. 8 mmol) was added dropwise to the reaction which was stirred for 7 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction was filtered and the solids washed with Et20. The filtrate was acidified with 1 N HCl (70 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water (4 X). The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 5/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 5. 73 g (82%). Rf= 0. 62 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz CDCl3) ; MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C14H19O3ClS 302, found 303 and 305 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Example 60 (4-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of [4-(3-chloro-propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 100 g, 0. 330 mmol) 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid propylamide (0.100 g, 0. 329 nvnol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 140 g, 0. 430 mmol) in DMF (7 mL) was stirred at 55 OC for 8 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and acidified with l NCl (] 0 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with EtO. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0.] 83 g crude product that was dissolved in THF (6 mL) and treated with 1 N LiOH (1.6 mL).

The reaction mixture was stirred for 4 hours at room temperature. The reaction was acidified with I N HC ! (10 mL), diluted with ethyl acetate and then extracted with water.

The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford 0. 164 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 095 g (53%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3) ; MS (ES+) 777/mass calculated for C24H2805NC1S3 541, found 542 and 544 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Example Exemple 61 (2-Methyl-4-{3-[(naphthalene-1-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propy l-amino]-propylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid A mixture of [4- (3-chloro-propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0.] 08 g, 0. 357 mmol), naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid propylamide (0.089 g, 0. 357 mmo]) and CssCOs (0. 151 g, 0. 463 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) was stirred for 21 hours at 45 °C. The reaction was cooled to room temperature and treated with 5 N NaOH (1. 5 mL) and stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction was acidified with 1 N HCI (20 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na, SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacMo to afford 0. 389 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 077 g (44%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/, exact mass calculated for C25H30O5NS2 488.1565, found 488. 1559.

Example 62 <BR> <BR> ( (4- {3- [ (5-Chloro-naphthalene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propylsulfan yl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid

Procedure from Example 6] was utilized to afford 0. 076 g (54%) of the title compound.] H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C2sH2905NS20 522. 1176, found 522. 1213.

Example 63 (2-Methyl-4-{3-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-propylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 6] was utilized to afford 0. 077 g (53%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C22H27O6NS2F3 522. 1232, found 522. 1234.

Example 64 {4-[3-(Benzenesulfonyl-propyl-amino)-propylsulfanyl]-2-methy l-phenoxy}-acetic acid Procedure from Example 61 was utilized to afford 0. 147 g (65%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C21H28O5NS2 438.1409, found 438. 1404.

Examp] e 65 (2-Methyl-4-{3-[propyl-(toluene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-propylsul fanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 6l was utilied to afford 0. 126 g (67%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C22H3oO5NS2 452. 1565, found 452. 1600.

Example 66 (2-Methyl-4-{3-[propyl-(2-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-propylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 6] was utilized to afford 0. 070 g (35%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C22H27O5NS2F3 506.1283, found 506. 1288.

Example 67 (2-Methyl-4-{3-[propyl-(2,4,6-triisopropylbenzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-propylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 61 was utilized to afford 0. 096 g (55%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C30H4605NS2 564. 2817, found 564. 2922.

Example 68 (2-Methyl-4- {3- [propyl- (2, 4, 6-trimethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-propylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 6] was utilized to afford 0.111 g (48%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) ; HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H34O5NS2 480.1878, found 480.1887.

Example 69<BR> <BR> (2-M ethyl-4- {3- [propyl- (2-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-amino]-propyl sulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 61 was utilized to afford OJ06 g (56%) of the title compound. XH NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C22H27O6NS2F3 522. 1232, found 522. 1260.

Example 70 (4-{3-[(5-Chloro-naphthalene-1-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propy lsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 61 was utilized to afford 0. 103 g (56%) of the title compound. IH NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3) : HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C25H29O5NSCl 522.]] 1176, found 522. 1155.

Example 71<BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {3- [ (4-nitro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propy] sulfanyl ;-phenoxy)- acetic acid

Procedure from Example 67 was utilized to afford 0. 088 g (39%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C2lH2607N2S2Na 505. 1079, found 505. 090.

Example 72 ( (4-{3-[(2-Chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-propylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 6] was utilized to afford 0. 053 g (34%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C22H26O5N2S2F3Na 562.0712, found 562. 0704.

Example 73 (4-{4-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-butylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A [4- (4-Chloro-butylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester

A solution of crude (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (1.40 g, 6.21 mmol) in dry DMF (15 mL) was purged with N2 and then 325 mesh K2CO3 (1. 29 g, 9. 33 mmol) was added, and the resultant mixture was purged with N2 for 5 minutes more. 1-Bromo-4-chlorobutane (3. 12 g, 18. 2 mmol) was added dropwise to the reaction which was stirred for 7 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction was acidified with 1 N HCl (20 mL), diluted with Et2O and then extracted four times with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacua to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 10/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 1.14 g (58%). Rf = 0. 31 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C15H21O3ClS 316, found 317 and 319 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4-{4-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-butylsu] fany]}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of [4- (4-chloro-butylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 02 g, 0. 322 mmol). 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid propytamide (0. 098 g, 0. 322 mmo]) and Cs2CO3 (0.136 g, 0.417 mmol) in DMF (7 mL) was stirred at 50 °C for 22 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and then treated with 5 N NaOH (1. 5 mL) and stirred for 4 hours at room temperature. The reaction was acidified with I N HC] (20 mL), diluted with Et2O and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in iCMo to afford 0. 464 g crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 068 g (38%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C25H30O5NClS3 555, found 556 and 558 (M + 1 and M + 3. 100%).

Example 74 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-ethyl)-propyl-amide A 0°C solution of 2- (propylamino) ethanol (0. 605 g, 5. 86 mmol) and triethylamine (l. 08 g,] 0. 7 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (25 mL) was treated with 5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (1. 50 g, 5. 33 mmol) and the reaction was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 2 hours under N2. The reaction was quenched with 1 N HCI (20 mL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water.

The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford ]. 82 g (98%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 38 (I/I hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/ mass calculated for C14H18O3NS2Cl 347, found 348 and 350 (M + 1 and M + 3,] 100%).

Step B Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethyl ester A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] lhiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-ethyl)-propyl-amide (1. 82 g, 5. 23 mmol), pyridine (1. 66 g, 20. 9 mmol) and N. AL dimethylaminopyridine (0. 19 g, l. 55 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) was treated with p-

toluenesulfonic anhydride (3. 42 g, 10. 5 mmol), and the reaction stirred at room temperature under N2 until complete by TLC (2/1 hexanes/acetone). The reaction was quenched with 1 N HCI (30 mL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water.

The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed iM vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and purified by column chromatography using a gradient of 9/1 to 4/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 2. 76 g (100%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 35 (2/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C21H24O5NS3Cl 501, found 502 and 504 (M + I and M + 3, 100%).

Step C (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 060g, 0. 306 mmol), toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene- 2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (0. 153 g, 0. 305 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 149 g, 0. 457 mmol) in dry DMF (7 mL) was stirred at 50 OC for 7 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled and then treated with 5 N NaOH (2 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction was quenched with I N HC] (25 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vcrcwo to afford 0. 447 g of crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 087 g (55%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C23H2706NCIS-, 512. 0968, found 512. 0972.

Example 75 3-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid A mixture of 3- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 052 g, 0. 268 mmol). toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-

2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (0. 134 g, 0. 267 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0.131 g, 0. 402 mmol) in dry DMF (7 mL) was stirred at 50 °C for 17 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled and then treated with 5 N NaOH (2 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction was quenched with I N HCl (25 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na-IS04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 548 g of crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 075 g (55%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H28O5NClS2Na 532. 0995, found 532. 1003.

Example 76 <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (Biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A Biphenyl-4-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-ethyl)-propyl-amide Procedure from Example 74, Step A was utilized with biphenyl-4-sulfonyl chloride to afford 3. 34 g (88%) the title compound. Rf = 0. 38 (]/] hexanes/acetone).

MS (ES+) m/; mass calculated for C17H21O3NS 319, found 320 (M+1, 100%).

Step B Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester

Procedure from Example 74. Step B was utilized with biphenyl-4-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-ethy])-propy]-amide to afford 2. 23 g (45%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 46 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C24H27O5NS2 473, found 474 (M + 1, 100%).

Step C (4-{2-[(Biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 51 g, 2. 25 mmo]) in dry DMF (8 mL) was purged with N2 and then Cs2CO3 (0. 80 g, 2. 46 mmol) was added, and the resultant mixture purged with N2 for 5 minutes more.

To] uene-4-su] fonic acid 2-[(bipheny]-4-su] fony])-propy]-amino]-ethy] ester (0. 53 g, 1. 12 mmol) was added to the reaction, which was heated to 50 °C and stirred for 17 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled, acidified with] N HCl (20 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4), and the solvent was removed i77 vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica. gel and then column purified using 6/1 hexanes/ethyl acetate to afford 0. 4] 4 g (70%) of the title compound. Rf= 0. 24 (2/] hexanes/ethy] acetate). MS (ES-) m/z mass calculated for C28H33O5NS2 527, found 528 (M + 1, 100%).

Step D (4-{2-[(Biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfonyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4-{2-[(biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfonyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 414 g, 0. 784 mmol) in THF (8 mL) was treated with 1 N LiOH (3. 1 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 2. 5 hours. The mixture was acidified with 1 N HCl (20 mL) and then diluted with EtOAc and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 450 g (100%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/= exact mass calculated for C26H29O5NS2Na 522. 1385, found 522. 1392.

Example 77 (2-Methyl-4- {2- [ (4-phenoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl ;-phenoxy)- acetic acid

Stop A N-(2-Hydroxy-ethyl)-4-phenoxy-N-propyl-benzenesulfonamide

Procedure from Example 74, Step A was utilized with 4-phenoxy- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 4. 07 g (100%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 33 (1/] hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C17H21O4NS 335, found 336 (M + 1.

100%).

Step B Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (4-phenoxy-bemenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester

Procedure from Example 74, Step B was utilized with N-(2-hydroxy- ethyl)-4-phenoxy-N-propyl-benzenesulfonamide to afford 5. 0 g (86%) of the title compound. Rf= 0. 48 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C24H2706NS2 489, found 490 (M + 1, 100%).

Step C <BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {2- [ (4-phenoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phe noxy)- acetic acid ethyl ester Procedure from Example 76. Step C was utilized with toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (4-phenoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] ester to afford 0. 163 g (27%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 28 (2/1 hexanes/ethyl acetate). MS (ES+) mass calculated for C28H33O6NS2 543, found 544 (M + 1, 100%).

Step D (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(4-phenoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-et hylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid Procedure from Example 76. Step D was utilized with (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(4- phenoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenox y)-acetic acid ethyl ester to afford 0. 13] g (85%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C26H30O6NS2Na 516.1515, found 516.1528.

Example 78 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(3-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A N- fonamide Procedure from Example 74. Step A was utilized with 3-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 1. 19 g (95%) of the title compound. Rf= 0. 40 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MIS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C12H16O4NSF3 327, found 328 (M + 1, 100%).

Step B Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[propyl-(3-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethyl ester Procedure from Example 74. Step B was utilized with N- (2-hydroxy- ethyl)-N-propyl-3-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide to afford 1. 56 g (90%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 48 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C19H22O6NS2F3 481, found 482 (M + 1, 100%).

Step C<BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {2- [propyl- (3-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfony])-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester

Procedure from Example 76, Step C was utilized with toluene-4-sulfonic acid to] uene-4-su] fonic acid 2-[propyl-(3-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]- ethyl ester to afford 0. 425 g (72%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 26 (2/1 hexanes/ethyl acetate). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C23H2806NS2F3 535, found 536 (M + 1, 100%).

Step D (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(3-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Procedure from Example 76, Step D was utilized with (2-methyl-4-} 2- [propyl- (3-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-ph enoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester to afford 0. 438 g (100%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES) m/ exact mass calculated for C21H24O6NS2F3Na 530. 0895, found 530. 0902.

Example 79 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid Step A To] uene-4-su] fonic acid 2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethyl ester

The procedure for Example 74, Steps A and B were utilized to afford 0. 479 g (87%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 53 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step B 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester A mixture of3- (4-hydroxy-2-methy]-pheny])-propionic acid methy] ester (0. 040 g, 0. 206 mmol), toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene- 2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (0. 00 g, 0. 206 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0-100 g, 0. 307 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL) was stirred at 65 °C for 3 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled and quenched with I N HCI (10 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with Et2O. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 8/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 097 g (92%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 53 (]/] hexanes/acetone). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C25H30O5NS2F 507, found 508 (M + 1, 100%).

Step C 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid A solution of 3- (4- {2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 096, 0.] 89 mmol) in EtOH (10 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOH (0. 5 mL) and heated to reflux for 2 hours. The reaction was cooled and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford a residue that was quenched with I N HCI (10 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 077 g (83%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES-) M/z exact mass calculated for C24H27ONS2F 492. 1315, found 492. 1317.

Example 80 (4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester A mixture of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 050 g, 0. 255 mmol), toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene- 2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (0.115 g. 0. 237 nunol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 116 g, 0. 356 mmol) in dry DMF (1 0 mL) was stirred at 65 °C for 3 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled and quenched with 1 N HC] (] 0 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and

extracted with Et20. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 8/] hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 084 g (68%) of the title compound. Rf= 0. 56 (]/] hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) mass calculated for C24H2806NS2F 509, found 510 (M+1, 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4- {2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 084, 0. 165 mmol) in EtOH (] 0 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOH (0. 5 mL) and heated to reflux for 2 hours. The reaction was cooled and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford a residue that was quenched with I N HCl (10 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with CH2CI2. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford 0. 072 g (88%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C23H2706NS2F 496. 1264, found 496. 1274.

Example 81 3- (4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethoxy}- phenyl)-2-methoxy-propionic acid Step A 3- (4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}- phenyl)-2-methoxy-propionic acid ethyl ester

A mixture of 3- (4-hydroxy-phenyl)-2-methoxy-propionic acid ethyl ester (0. 037 g, 0. 65 mmol), toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene- 2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (0. 080 g, 0. 165 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 080 g, 0. 246 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL) was stirred at 45 °C for 17 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled and quenched with I N HC] (10 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with Et2O. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 6/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 072 g (82%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 56 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) n mass calculated for C26H32O6NS2F 537, found 538 (M + 1, 100%).

Step B 3-(4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl-amino]-ethoxy}- phenyl)-2-methoxy-propionic acid A solution of 3- (4- {2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethoxy} phenyl)-2-methoxy-propionic acid ethyl ester (0. 072, 0. 134 mmol) in EtOH (6 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOH (0. 25 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction was cooled and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford a residue that was quenched with] N HC] (] 0 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 058 g (85%) of the title compound. MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C24H2806NS, F 509, found 510 (M + 1, 100%).

Example 82 (4-{2-[(4-tert-Butyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}- 2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)- acetic acid

Step A Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(4-tert-butyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester The procedure for Example 74, Steps A and B were utilized to afford 2. 8] g (100%) of the title compound. Rf= 0. 57 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) mass calculated for C22H31O5NS2 453, found 454 (M + 1, 100%).

Step B (4-{2-[(4-tert-Butyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}- 2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)- acetic acid methyl ester A mixture of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 39 g 1. 72 mmol), toluene-4-su] fonic acid 2-[(4-tert-butyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethyl ester (0. 703 gt, 1.55 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0.720 g, 2.21 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL) was purged with N2 and then stirred at room temperature for 17 hours and then heated to 50 °C for] hour under N2. The reaction was cooled and acidified with 1 N HCl. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with Et O. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and purified by column chromatography using 6/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 206 g (26%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 51 (l/] hexanes/acetone).

MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C26H37O5NS2 507, found 508 (M + 1, 100%).

Step C (4-{2-[(4-tert-Butyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}- 2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)- acetic acid A solution of (4-{2-[(4-tert-butyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 206, 0. 406 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was treated with 1 N LiOH (2 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2. 5 hours.

The reaction was acidified with 1 N HCI, the mixture was diluted with water, and the mixture extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 210 g (100%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H3305NS2Na 502. 1698, found 502. 700.

Example 83 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid Step A<BR> <BR> 4-benzyloxy-2-methyl-]-methylsulfanyl-benzene A mixture of 4-(methylthio)-m-cresol (10 g, 64. 8 mmol) and 325 mesh K2CO3 (]]. 65 g. 84. 3 mmol) in DMF (100 mL) was treated with benzyl bromide (12. 22 g, 71. 5 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 17 hr under N2. The mixture was filtered using Et2O to rinse the solids and the filtrate was acidified with I N HCl (65 mL).

The filtrate was diluted with more Et2O and then extracted with twice with water and

brine. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 7. 03 g (100%) crude title compound, which was carried on without purification.

Rf = 0. 66 (]/] hexanes/acetone).

Step B ]-Methanesulfinyl-4-benzyloxy-2-methyl-benzene A 0 °C solution of crude compound obtained in Step A (] 7. 03 g, 64. 8 mmol) in chloroform (300 mL) was treated with about 77% m-chloroperbenzoic acid (] 4. 53 g, 64. 8 mmol) in portions over 10 minutes. The reaction was stirred at 0 °C for 20 minutes and monitored closely by TLC (1/1 hexanes/acetone) until the crude compound (Step A) was gone (Rf = 0. 66) and the sulfoxide formed (Rf = 0. 27). The reaction mixture was extracted with saturated NaHCO3 and then saturated NaHSO3. The organic layer was dried (MgSO4) and the solvent was removed i7a vacuo to afford 8. 32 g (100%) crude title compound that was carried on without purification. Rf = 0. 27 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step C (4-benzyloxy-2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of crude Step B (] 8. 32 g, 64. 8 mrnol) in CH2Cl2 (250 mL) was treated with trifluoroacetic anhydride (27. 2 g, 0.130 mol) and the resultant purple solution was heated to reflux for 30 minutes under No to afford a brown colored solution. The reaction was cooled and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give 25. 21 g (100%) of Purmnerer product that was carried on without purification. Rf= 0. 66 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).

The crude α-trifluoroacetoxy sulfide (25. 21 g, assume 64. 8 mmol) was combined with bromoethyl acetate (59. 02 g. 0. 353 mol) in EtOH (230 mL) and purged

with N2 for 5 minutes. Potassium carbonate (325 mesh, 32. 56 g. 0. 236 mol) was added and the reaction mixture stirred for 17 hours at room temperature under N2. The reaction mixture was filtered using Et2O to rinse the solids and the filtrate was acidified with I N HC1 (100 mL). The filtrate was diluted with more Et20 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and purified by flash chromatography using 10/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 6. 45 g (35%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 43 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step D (4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester A-78 °C solution of Step C (6. 44 g, 20. 4 mmol) and dimethylethylsilane (] 7. 96 g, 0. 203 mol) in CH2CI2 (150 mL) was treated dropwise with a 1 M solution of TiC14 in CH2Cl2 (20. 4 mL, 20. 4 memo !). The reaction mixture was warmed to 0 °C and then room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction was quenched with water and extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and purified by flash chromatography using 98/2 CH2Cl2/acetonitrile to afford 2. 96 g (64%) of the title- compound. Rf = 0. 28 (2/] hexanes/acetone).

Step E <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester

A mixture of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 090 g, 0. 398 mmol), to] uene-4-su] fonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene- 2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (0. 219 g, 0. 436 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0.] 94 g, 0. 595 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL) was stirred at 50 °C for 17 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled, quenched with I N HC] (10 mL), diluted with water and extracted with Et2O.

The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and purified by column chromatography using 6/1 hexanes/acetone afford 0. 3] g (59%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 23 (2/] hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) 77 mass calculated for C25H30O5NClS3 555, found 556 and 558 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step F (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid A solution of (4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 131 g, 0. 236 mmol) in THF (8 mL) was treated with I N LiOH (1. 5 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction was quenched with 1 N HCl (20 mL), diluted with ethyl acetate and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 128 g (100%) ofthe title compound that was further purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 059 pure title compound (48%).

MS (ES') m/z mass calculated for C23H26OiNCIS.

M+1, 100%).

Example 84 (4- {3- [ (5-Chl oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A [4- (3-Hydroxy-propyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester ethyl ester A mixture of 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propanol (10. 0 g, 65. 7 mmol), ethy] bromoacetate (32. 9 g, 0. 197 mol) and 325 mesh K2CO3 (13. 6 g, 98. 4 mmol) in ethanol (] 50 mL) was heated to reflux for 1.5 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled, filtered and the filtrate was quenched with 1 N HC] (100 mL). The filtrate was diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 6/] hexanes/acetone afford 13.13 g (84%) of the title compound.

Rf = 0. 33 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step B {4-[3-(Toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of [4- (3-hydroxy-propyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester ethyl ester (2. 00 g, 8. 39 mmol), pyridine (2. 66 g, 33. 6 mmol) and N, N-dimethylaminopyridine (0. 31 g, 2. 54 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (75 mL) was treated with p-toluenesulfonic anhydride (5. 48 g,] 6. 8 mmo]) and the reaction stirred at room temperature under N2 for 3 hours.

The reaction was quenched with 1 N HCl (50 mL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed

in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 6/] hexanes/acetone to afford 2. 78 g (84%) of the title compound. Rf= 0. 47 (]/] hexanes/acetone).

Step C (4- {3- [ (5-Ch] oro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of {4- [3- (to] uene-4-su] fony] oxy)-propy]]-phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 26 g, 0. 662 mmol), 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid propylamide (0. 200 g, 0. 662 mmol) and CS2CO3 (0. 280 g, 0. 859 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was stirred at 50 °C for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and acidified with I HCl (10 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with Et2O. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was dissolved in EtOH (15 mL) and treated with 5 N NaOH (1 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The solvent was removed in vacuo to afford a residue that was acidified with] N HC1 (10 mL). The mixture was diluted with CH2C12 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2S4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using a gradient of 3/1 hexanes/acetone then 100% acetone to afford 0. 070 g (21 %) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C23H27O5NClS2 496.1019, found 496.1031.

Example 85 (4- {3- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid StepA [4- (3-Hydroxy-propyl)-2-iodo-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester A mixture of [4- (3-hydroxy-propyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester ethyl ester (0. 50 g, 2. 09 mmol), silver sulfate (1.31 g, 4. 20 mol) and iodine (1.07 g, 4. 22 nunol) in ethanol (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours under N2. The reaction mixture was filtered the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 3/1 hexanes/acetone afford 0. 24 g (31%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 21 (2/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step B [4- (3-Hydroxy-propyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester A mixture of [4- (3-hydroxy-propyl)-2-iodo-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 23 g, 0. 632 mmol), methylboronic acid (0.113 g, 1.89 mol) and cesium fluoride (0. 34 g. .24 mmol) in 1, 4-dioxane (4 mL) was stirred at room temperature and purged with N, for 3 minutes. The reaction was treated with 1.1' bis(diphenylphosphino) ferrocen paHadium (11) chloride, CHCL complex (0. 040 g) and then stirred at 80 °C for I hour under N2. The reaction mixture was cooled and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and purified by column chromatography using 3/1 hexanes/acetone afford 0. 086 g (54%) of the title compound.

Rf = 0. 37 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step C {2-Methyl-4-[3-(toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-phenoxy}-acet ic acid ethyl ester

A solution of [4- (3-hydroxy-propy])-2-methy]-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 086 g, 0. 341 mmol), pyridine (0.108 g, 1. 36 mmol) and N, N-dimethyl- aminopyridine (0. 012 g, 0. 098 mmol) in CH2C12 (8 mL) was treated withp- toluenesulfonic anhydride (0. 222 g, 0. 680 mmol) and the reaction stirred at room temperature for 1 hour under N2. The reaction was quenched with I N HCI (5 mL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 6/] hexanes/acetone to afford 0.]] 7 g (84%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 49 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C21H26O6S 406, found 424 (M + NH4).

Step D (4-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)propy l-amino]-propyl}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of {2-methyl-4-[3-(toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-phenoxy}- acetic acid ethyl ester (0.117 g, 0.288 mmol), 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2- sulfonic acid propylamide (0. 087 g, 0. 286 mmo]) and Cs2CO3 (0.122 g, 0. 374 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) was stirred at 50 0C for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and acidified with I HC] (10 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with Et20. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacua to afford 0. 495 g of crude product that was dissolved in EtOH (10 mL) and treated with 5 N NaOH (1. 5 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature.

The solvent was removed in vacuo to afford a residue that was acidified with I N HC] (10 mL). The mixture was diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in ? vacuo to afford 0.] 62 g of crude product that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 049 g (33%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H29O5NClS2 510.1176, found 510. 1184.

Example 86 (4- {3- [(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-methyl-amino]-propyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A (4-{ 3- [ (5-Chl oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-methyl-amino]-propyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A mixture of {2-methyl-4- [3- (toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-phenoxy}- acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 120 g, 0. 295 mmo]). 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonic acid methylamide (0.081 g, 0. 294 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 125 g, 0. 384 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) was stirred at 50 °C for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and acidified with I HCI (3 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with Et20. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vocMo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 6/] hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 127 g (85%) of the title compound. Rf= 0. 54 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) 77Z/= mass calculated for C24H28O5NClS2 509, found 510 and 512 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step B (4-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-methyl-amino]-propyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4- {3- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- methyl-amino]-propyl-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 124 g, 0. 243 mmol) in THF (6 mL) and treated with I N LiOH (1. 2 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The mixture was acidified with] N HC] (10 mL), dilute with water, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed i77 vacuo to afford 0.118 g (100%) of the title compound.

HRMS (ES+) mua mats calculated for C22H25O5NClS2 482. 0863, found 482. 0874.

Example 87 {4- [3- (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonylamino)-propyl]-2-methyl- phenoxy}-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid amide A solution of 29% ammonium hydroxide (5 mL) in THF (30 mL) was treated with 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (1. 50 g, 5. 33 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes under N2. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (NA, and the solvent was removed i71 vacuo to afford L37 g (98%) of the title compound that was utilized without further purification. Rf = 0. 46 (]/] hexanes/acetone). MS (ES-) m/z mass calculated for C9H8O2NS2Cl 261, found 260 and 262 (M-] and Milz 100%).

Step B {4- [3- (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonylamino)-propyl]-2-methyl- phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester

A mixture of {2-methyl-4- [3- (toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-phenoxy}- acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 259 g, 0. 637 mmol), 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonic acid amide (0. 167 g, 0. 637 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 270 g, 0. 829 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was stirred at 50 °C for 7 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and acidified with 1 HC1 (20 mL). The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with Et2O.

The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford 0. 495 g of crude product that was purified by column chromatography using a gradient of 8/l to 4/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 129 g (41%). MS (ES-) m/z mass calculated for C23H26O5NClS2 495, found 494 and 496 (M-] and M+1, 100%).

Step C {4-[3-(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonylamino)-propyl]-2-methyl- phenoxy}-acetic acid A solution of (4-{3-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-propyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid (0. 095 g, 0. 92 rmnol) in THF (4 mL) and treated with 1 N LiOH (1 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The mixture was acidified with I N HCI (6 mL), dilute with water, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed i77 vacuo to afford 0. 092 g (100%) of the title compound. MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C21H22O5NClS2 467, found 468 and 470 (M + 1 and M + 3,] 100%).

Example 88 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-]-methy]- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide A 0 °C solution of 1-amino-2-propanol (0. 59 g, 7. 86 mmol) and triethylamine (1. 44 g, 14. 2 mmol) in CH2C] 2 (75 mL) was treated with 5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (2. 0 g, 7. l 1 mmol) and the mixture was wanned to room temperature and stirred for I hour under N2. The reaction was quenched with 1 N HCl (20 ii3L.) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed i71 vacuo to afford 2. 27 g (100%) of crude 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonic acid (2-hydroxy- propyl)-amide that was utilized without purification.

A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-propyl)-amide (2. 27 g, assume 7.11 mmol) and iodopropane (1.57 g, 9.24 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (3. 01 g, 9. 24 mmo]) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 50 °C for 2. 5 hours under N2. The reaction mixture was cooled and quenched with I N HC] (30 mL). The mixture was diluted with more Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in lnacuo to afford crude product that was column purified using 4/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 2. 48 g (96%) of the title compound. Rs= 0. 58 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C15H20O3NS2Cl 361, fond 362 and 364 (M +] and M + 3, 100%).

Step B Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-I-methyl-ethyl ester

A 0 °C solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (2. 48 g, 6. 85 mmo]) pyridine (2. 17 g, 27. 4 mmol) and N,N-dimethylaminopyridine (0. 33 g, 2. 70 mmol) in CH2C] 2 (75 mL) was treated withp- toluenesulfonic anhydride (4. 47 g, 13. 7 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature under N2 for 6 hours. The reaction was quenched with 1 N HCI (50 mL) and diluted with more CH2CI2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 9/1 hexanes/acetoae to afford 3. 59 g (100%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 56 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step C (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-1-methyl- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of (4-hydroxy-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 046 g, 0. 235 mmol), toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene- 2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethyl ester (0.133 g, 0. 258 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0.115 g, 0. 353 mmo]) in DMF (7 mL) was stirred at 60 °C for 20 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled acidified with I N HCl (10 mL). diluted with Et20 and then extracted twice with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude ester that was dissolved in EtOH (8 mL), treated with 5 N NaOH (1 mL), stirred at 50 0C for 20 minutes and then cooled and stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue that was acidified with] N HCl (10 mL) and then diluted with Et20 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 03 g of crude acid that

was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 028 g (22%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24B2906NCIS2 526. 1125, found 526. 1113.

Example 89 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-]-methyl- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid The title compound was prepared by following the procedure of Example 88, Step C utilizing 3- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester to afford 0. 032 g (25%). HRMS (ES+) 7 exact mass calculated for C25H31O5NClS2 524.1332, found 524. 1342.

Example 90 2-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-l-methyl- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid The title compound was prepared by following the procedure of Example 88, Step C utilizing 2- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford 0. 04] g (28%). HRMS (ES) m exact mass calculated for C26H33O6NClS2 554. 1438, found 554. 1436.

Example 91 3- (3-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)propy l-amino]-1-methyl- ethoxy-pheny])-propionic acid The title compound was prepared by following the procedure of Example 88, Step C utilizing 3- (3-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester to afford 0. 036 g (30%). HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C26H29O5NClS2 510.1176, found 510. 1181.

Example 92 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-bemo [b] tlliophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-l-methyl- ethoxy}-2-methoxy-phenyl)-propionic acid The title compound. was prepared by following the procedure of Example 88, Step C utilizing 3- (4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-phenyl)-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford 0. 028 g (22%). HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C25H31O6NClS2 540.1281, found 540. 290.

Example 93 (5-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethoxy}-indol-]-yl)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared by following the procedure of Example 88, Step C utilizing (5-hydroxy-indol-1-yl)-acetic acid ethyl ester to afford. 0. 048 g (33%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3).

Example 94 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)- propyl-amide A 0 °C solution of D, L-2-amino-]-propanol (0. 59 g, 7. 86 mmol) and triethylamine (l. 44 g,] 4. 2 mmol) in CH2C12 (75 mL) was treated with 5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (2. 0 g. 7.11 mmol), and the mixture was

warmed to room temperature and stirred for I hour under N2. The reaction was quenched with 1 N HC] (30 mL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 2. 34 g (100%) of crude 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-1- methyl-ethyl)-amide that was utilized without purification.

A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-amide (2. 347 g, assume 7.11 mmol) and iodopropane (1. 57 g, 9. 24 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (3. 01 g, 9. 24 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 50 °C for 2. 5 hours under N2. The reaction mixture was cooled and quenched with 1 N HC] (20 mL). The mixture was diluted with more Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was columm purified using 4/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 2. 27 g (88%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 45 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C15H20O3NS2Cl 361, found 362 and 364 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step B Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-propyl ester A 0 °C solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-1-methyl-propyl-amide (2. 27 g, 6. 27 mmol) pyridine (1.98 g, 25. 0 mmo]) and N,N-dimethylaminopyridine (0. 23 g. 1.88 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) was treated withp-to] uenesu] fonic anhydride (4. 09 g. 12. 5 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature under N2 for] hour. The reaction was quenched with I N HCl (50 mL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4), and the solvent was removed in vacuo 10 afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then purified by column chromatography using a gradient of

9/1 hexanes/acetone then] 00% acetone to afford 2. 00 g (62%) of the title compound. Rf = 0.51 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).

Step C (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 296 g, 1. 31 mmol) in dry DMF (8 mL) was treated with a 60% oil suspension of NaH (0. 052 g, 0. 30 mmmol), and the resultant mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes under N2. The mixture was cooled to 0 °C and then treated dropwise with a solution of toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-propyl ester (0. 607 g,].] 7 nmool) in DMF (7 mL). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours under N2. The reaction was acidified with 1 N HCl (10 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted twice with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude ester that was absorbed on silica gel and column purified using a gradient of 0/] to 6/1 hexane/acetone to afford 0. 403 g (61 %) of the title compound. MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C26H32O5NClS3 569, found 570 and 5 72 (M + I and M + 3,] 100%).

Step D (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino] propylsulfanyll-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 29 g, 0. 226 mmol) in EtOH (10 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOH 1. 5 mL) and stirred at room temperature until saponification was completed. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue that was acidified with l N HCl (10 mL) and then diluted with CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed

in vacuo to afford 0.]] 4 g (93%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) exact mass calculated for C24H2905NS3C] 542. 0896, found 542. 0891.

Example 95 (4- {2- [ (5-Chl oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]- propylsu] fanyl}-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid (enantiomers 1 and 2) The compound of (4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)propyl-amino]-propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-ace tic acid ethyl ester (Example 94, Step C) was resolved using chiral HPLC (Chiralcel OD 8 x 34 cm, 90/10 heptane/3A EtOH, 370 ml/min, 240 nm UV setting) to give enantiomers ofisomer 1 (0. 122 g, isonaer l, 100% ee) and isomer 2 (0.106 g. isomer 2, 100% ee). These esters were saponifie as described in Example 94, Step D to afford 0. 087 g (75%) of the title compound (enantiomer ) and 0. 077 g (76%) of the title compound (enantiomer 2). MIS (ES') exact mass calculated for C24H29O5NS3Cl 541, found 542 and 544 (M+1 and M+3, 00%).

Example 96 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]-propoxy}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 124 e. 0. 235 mmol), toluene-4-sulfonic acid toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiphene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl ester (0. 326 g, 0. 632 memo !)

and Cs2CO3 (0. 309 g, 0. 948 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) was stirred at 55 °C for 20 hours under N2. The mixture was cooled, acidified with I N Cl (10 mL), diluted with Et20 and extracted twice with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4), and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 1.12 g of crude ester. The crude ester was dissolved in EtOH (10 mL), treated with 5 N NaOH (1. 5 mL) and stirred at 50 °C for 5 minutes, which was then cooled and stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue that was acidified with I N HC] (] 0 mL) and then diluted with CH2CI2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 4] 6 g of crude acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 161 g (48%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES*) 771/exact mass calculated for C24H2906NCIS2 526. 1125, found 526.]] 24.

Example 97 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Ch] oro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propoxy}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid The title compound was prepared by following the procedure as described in Example 96 utilizing 3- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester to afford 0.112 g (57%). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C25H31O5NClS2 524. 332, found 524. 1340.

Example 98 2- (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid The title compound was prepared by following the procedure described in Example 96 utilizing 2-(4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford 0. 055 g (42%). HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C26H3306NCIS2 554. 1438, found 554. 1444.

Example 99 (4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide A 0 °C solution of 1-amino-2-propanol (0.312 g, 4.15 mmol) and triethylamine (0. 76 g. 7. 5] mmol) in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) was treated with 5-fluoro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (]. 0 a. 3. 77 mmol), and the mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for I hour under J2 The mixture was acidified with I N

HCl and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford I. 12 g (98%) of crude 5-fluor- 3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-amide that was utilized without purification.

A solution of 5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-propyl)-amide (1. 12 g, assume 3. 69 mmol) and iodopropane (0. 835 g, 4. 91 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (1. 60 g, 4. 91 mmol), and the reaction mixture was stirred at 50 °C for 2 hours under N2. The reaction mixture was cooled and acidified with I N HCl (20 mL). The filtrate was diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product, which was column purified using 4/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 1. 15 g (88%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 43 (1/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C15H20O3NS2F 345, found 346 (M+1, 100%).

Step B Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-]-methyl-ethyl ester A 0 °C solution of 5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (0. 375 g.].] 3 mmoJ), pyridine (0. 36 g, 4. 55 mmol) and N, N-dimethylaminopyridine (0. 04] g, 0. 336 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (20 mL) was treated with p-toluenesulfonic anhydride (0. 74 g, 2. 27 mmol). and the mixture was stirred at room temperature under N2 for] hour. The reaction was quenched with I N HCl (10 mL) and diluted with more CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in oacuo to afford crude product that was purified by column chromatography using 9/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 479 g (87%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 53 (]/] hexanes/acetone). 1H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl3). MS (ES+) m/z mass caled for C22H26O5NS3F 499, found 500 (M + 1, 100%).

Step C (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sul fonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 250 g, 1.10 mmol) in da DMF (8 mL) was treated with a 60% oil suspension of NaH (0. 044 g, 1.10 mmmol) and the resultant mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes under N2. The mixture was cooled to 0 °C and then treated dropwise with a solution of toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-]-methyl-ethyl ester (0. 266 g, 0. 532 mmol) in DMF (3 mL). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours under N2. The reaction was acidified with I N HCl (10 mL), diluted with Et2O and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed iM vacuo to afford 0. 82 g crude ester. The solid was dissolved in EtOH (] 5 mL) and treated with 5 N NaOH (1 mL). The solution was then heated and stirred at reflux for 10 minutes. The reaction was cooled, and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was acidified with 1 N HC] (J O mL), diluted with CH2C] and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 387 g crude acid, which was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 066 g (23%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C24H29L5NS3F 526.1192, found 526.1222.

Example 100 (3- (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-]-methyl- ethoxy}-2-methy acid

Step A 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-l-methyl- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester A mixture of 3- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methy] ester (0. 048 g, 0. 247 mmol), and toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-fluoro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-l-methyl-ethyl ester (Example 79, Step B) (0. 133 g, 0. 266 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0. 121 g, 0. 371 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) was stin-ed at 50 °C for 17 hours under N2. The mixture was cooled, acidified with J N HC1, diluted with Et2O and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude ester, which was purified by flash chromatography using 7/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 053 g (44° %) ofthe title compound.

Rf = 0. 62 (1/1 hexanes/aceione). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C26H32O5NS2F 521, found 522 M + 1, 100%).

Step B (3- (4- {2- [ (5-F] uoro-3-meihy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid A solution of 3-(4-{2-[(5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 053 2.

0. 102 mmol) in EtOH (8 mL) was treated with 5 N NAH (0. 25 mL), and the mixture was

stirred at room temperature for 6 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue, which was acidified with 1 N HC diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4), and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 038 g of crude acid that was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 023 g (45%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) m/z exact mass calculated for C25H31O5NS2F 508. 1628, found 508. 1624.

Example 101 ((4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethoxy}-2-methy !-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 035 g, 0. 78 mmol), toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene- 2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-]-methyl-ethyl ester (Example 99, Step B) (0. 097 g, 0. 194 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (0.089 g, 0. 273 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) was stirred at 60 °C for 20 hours under N2. The mixture was cooled, acidified with 1 N HCl, diluted with Et20 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in oacu to afford crude ester, which was then dissolved in EtOH (8 mL). The solution was treated with 5 N NaOH (1 mL), stirred at 50 °C for 5 minutes, cooled and then stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue.

The residue was acidified with 1 N HCI (10 mL). diluted with CH2Cl2 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 4] 6 g of crude acid, which was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 020 g (22%) of the title compound. MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C24H2806NS2F 509, found 510 (M + 1, 100%).

Example 102 (2-Chloro-4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A (2-Chloro-4-mercapto-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A mixture of (2-chloro-4-chlorosulfonyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (1. 0 g, 3. 19 nn-nol) and 325 mesh tin powder (1. 89 g, 15.9 mmol) in EtOH (5 mL) was treated dropwise with a 4 M solution ofHC] in dioxane (5 mL). The reaction mixture was allowed to exotherm and then stirred at reflux for 1. 5 hours under N2. The mixture was cooled to room temperature and the resultant white slurry was filtered through hyflo using CH, C12 to rinse the solids. The filtrate was washed with water and the organic layer was dried (Na2SO4), and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 74 g (95%) of crude product that was utilized without purification. Rf = 0. 36 (1/1 hexanes/acetone).

MS (ES+) m mass calculated for C10H11O3SCl 246, found 247 and 249 (M+1 and M+3, 100%).

Step B (2-Chloro-4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propy]-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of (2-chloro-4-mercapto-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 34 g, 1. 38 mmo]) in dry DMF (10 mL) was purged with N2 and then Cs2CO3 (0. 584 g, 1. 79 mmo]) was added. and the resultant mixture » ras purged with N2 for 5 minutes more.

Solid toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (0. 55 g, 1. 09 mmol) was added to the mixture, which was then stirred for 17 hours at room temperature under N2. The mixture was acidified with 1 N HC ! (20 mL), diluted with Et20 and then extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and then column purified using 6/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0.156 g (25%) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 59 (1/1 hexanes/EtOAc). MS (ES+) 7 ? mass calculated for C24H27O5NCl2S3 575, found 576 and 578 (M+1 and M+3, 100%).

Step C (2-Chloro-4- {2- [ (5-chl oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (2-chloro-4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- su] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] sulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 150 g, 0. 260 mmol) in THF (8 mL) was treated with I N LiOH (1 mL) and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2. 5 hours. The mixture was acidified with 1 N HCL diluted with EtOAc and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0.] 50 g (100%) of the title compound. MS (ES+) 7w mass calculated for C22H23O5NCl2S3 547, found 548 and 550 (M + l and M + 3, 100%).

Example 103 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-ethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A (2-Ethyl-4-mercapto-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester

A mixture of (4-chlorosulfonyl-2-ethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (1. 0 g, 3. 25 mmol) and 325 mesh tin powder 0. 92 g, 6. 3 mmol) in EtOH (5 mL) was treated dropwise with a 4 M solution of HCl in dioxane (5 mL). The reaction mixture was allowed to exotherm and then stirred at reflux for]. 5 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled to room temperature and the resultant white slurry was filtered through hyflo using CH2Cl2 to rinse the solids. The filtrate was washed with water and the organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed i71 vacuo to afford 0. 85 g (100%) of crude product that was utilized without purification. MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C12H16O3S 240, found 241 and 243 (M + I and M + 3, 100%). step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-ethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of (2-ethyl-4-mercapto-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 30 g, ]. 25 mmol) in dry DMF (7 mL) was purged with N2 and then Cs2C03 (0. 53 g,]. 63 mmol) was added, and the resultant mixture was purged with N2 for 5 minutes more.

Solid toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (0. 313 g, 0. 623 mmol) was added to the reaction mixture, which was heated to 50 °C and stirred for 3. 5 hours under N2. The reaction was cooled, acidified with 1 N HCI (20 mL), diluted with Et2O and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product. which was absorbed on silica gel and then columm purified using 6/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 0. 371 g (100%) of partially purified title compound. Rf = 0. 67 (1/1

hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C26H32O5NClS3 569, found 570 and 572 (M + 1 and M + 3, 100%).

Step C (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-ethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-ethy] su] fanyl}-2-ethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 371 g, assume 0. 262 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was treated with I N LiOH (2. 5 mL), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2. 5 hours. The mixture was acidified with I N HCI, diluted with EtOAc and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 391 g crude acid, which was purified by preparative HPLC to afford 0. 217 g (64%) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) iiilz exact mass calculated for C24H28O5NClS3Na 564. 0716, found 564. 0709.

Example 104 (2-Methyl-4-{1-[(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonylamino)-me thyl]-propylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A [4-(1-{[(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfon yl)-amino]-methyl}- propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester A 0 OC solution of (4- {]- [ (4-Methoxy-benzylamino)-methyl]- propylsulfanyl ;-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester trifluoro-acetic acid salt (b.] 4

g, 9. 70 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (150 mL) was treated dropwise with triethylamine (7. 84 g, 77. 5 mmol) and then 4-(trifluoromethoxy) benzenesulfonyl chloride (3. 07 g, 11.8 mmol). The reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for I hour under N2. The reaction was quenched with I N HC] (1 00 mL), diluted with water and extracted with CH2CI2. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product that was absorbed on silica gel and column purified with 8/1 hexanes/acetone to afford 3. 17 g (51 %) of the title compound. Rf = 0. 20 (2/1 hexanes/acetone). MS (ES+) m/; mass calculated for C3oH34NO7S2F3 641, found 642 (M+l, 100%). <BR> <BR> <BR> <P> Step B<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {1- [ (4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonylamino)-methyl]-propylsulf anyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A mixture of [4- (1-{[(4-methoxy-benzyl)-(4-trifluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-methyl}-propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl]-ph enoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (3. 17 g, 4. 94 mmol) and triethylsilane (11. 5 g, 98. 9 mrnol) was treated trifluoroacetic acid (50 mL), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours under N2. The solvent was removed in vacuo to afford a residue, which was diluted with Et20 and extracted with water. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford crude product, which was absorbed on silica gel and colun-ni purified with 99/1 CH2Cl2/acetonitrile to afford 1.13 g (44%) of the title compound. Ri- = 0. 56 (98/2 CH2Cl2/acetonitrile). MS (ES-) m/z mass calculated for C22H26NO6S2F3 521, found 520 (M-1, 100%).

Step C (2-Methyl-4-{1-[(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonylamino)-me thyl]-propylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of (2-methyl-4- {1- [ (4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonylamino) - methyl]-propylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 050 g, 0. 096 mmol) in EtOH (6 mL) was treated with 5 N NaOH (0. 5 mL), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2. 5 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue, which was acidified with I N HC] (] 0 mL), diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted with water.

The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and the solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 0. 043 g (91 %) of the title compound. HRMS (ES+) 771/exact mass calculated for C2oH22NO6S2F3Na 516. 0738, found 516.0731.

Example 145 General Procedure (1) Step A [2-Methyl-4-(2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester ; compound with trifluoroacetic acid Trifluoroacetic acid (25. 0 m]) was added dropwise to a mixture of ({4-[2- (tert-butoxycarbonyl-propyl-amino)-ethylsulfanyl]-2-methyl-p henoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester (Example 24, Step C) (5. 0 g, 12. 4 mmol) and dimethylethyl silane in methylene chloride (100 ml) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours, and the

solvents were evaporated on a rotavapor to give the title compound, which was used for the next step directly without purification.

Step B

Trifluoroacetic acid salt of [2-methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)- phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (Step A) (0. 300 mmol) was added to a mixture of substituted benzene sulfonyl chloride (0. 300 mmole) and Et3N in methylene chloride (2. 00 ml). After shaking or standing the reaction at room temperature overnight, the solvents were removed in vacuo. The resulting product was purified by column chromatography by eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane (1 : 4 to 1 : 2). Evaporation of the solvent afforded the sulfonamide as an ethyl ester. The ethyl ester was then dissolved in THF/MeOH (1 : 1, 2 ml) and 5. ON NaOH (1. 0 m]) was added and let stand at room temperature overnight. The organic solvents were evaporated in vacuo and adjusted to pH 2 to 3 with concentrated HCl. The water was removed using ChemElut CE] 005. The ChemElut tube was washed with ethyl acetate (40 ml) and the solution was concentrated to dryness. Purification by preparative HPLC (UV-2), eluting with 0.1% TFA in acetonitri] e and lyophilization afforded the title compound.

The following Examples 106-137 were prepared by following the General Procedure (1) as described above by using the appropriate starting material.

Example 106 (4- {2- [ (4-Methanesu] fonyl-benzenesu] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] su] fanyl ;-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid MS (ES) : 500 M-H)-.

Example 107 (4- {2-[(4-Brumo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2 -methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass found : 502 <BR> <BR> Example 08<BR> (4- {2- [ (3, 4-Difluoro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyll-2-m ethyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass found : 459 Example 109 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(4-pentyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-eth ylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass found : 493

Example 10 (4-{2-[(2-Chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass found : 526 Example 111 (4- {2- [ (3, 4-Dimethoxy-benzenesu] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] su] fanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass found : 483 Example 112 (4-{2- [ (3, 4-Dich] oro-benzenesu] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu] fany]}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass found : 492

Example 113 <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (3, 5-Dichloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl)-2-m ethyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass found : 492 <BR> <BR> Example H4<BR> (4- {2- [ (2-Methoxy-4-methyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] sulfanyl J-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass found : 467 Example l l5 (4-{2-[(4-Isopropyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulf anyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass found : 465

Example 116 [4-(2-{[4-(1,1-Dimethyl-propyl)-benzenesulfonyl]-propyl-amin o}-ethylsulfanyl)-2- methy]-phenoxy]-acetic acid Mass found : 493 <BR> <BR> Example 117<BR> (2-Methyl-4- {2- [propyl- (3-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 492 (M+H)+, 490 (M-H)-.

Example e]] 8 (4- {2- [ (3-Chloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl J-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : (458 (M+H)+, 456 (M-H)-.

Example 1] 9<BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (3, 4-Dibromo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfany]}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid

Mass spectrum (ES) : 580, 582 (M+H)+, 578, 580 (M-H)-.

Example 120 (4-{2-[(2,3-Dichloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsul fanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 492 (M+H)+, 490 (M-H)-.

Example 1e 121 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(toluene-3-sulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulf anyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 438 (M+H)+, 436 (M-H)-.

Example 22 (4-{2-[(4-Acetyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfany l}-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 466 (M+H) +, 464 (M-H)-.

Example 123 (4-{2-[(4-Bromo-2-methyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy lsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 5] 6, 5] 8 (M+H) +, 5] 4, 5] 6 (M-H).

Example 24 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(4-propyl-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-eth ylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 466 (M+H) +, 464 (M-H)-.

Example 125 (4-{2-[(4-Bromo-2-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 586, 588 (M+H)+, 584, 585 (M-H)-.

Example 126 (4-{2-[(2,4-Dichloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsul fanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 492 (M+H)+, 490 (M-H)-.

Example 127 (4-{2-[(4-lodo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl} -2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 550 (M+H) \ 548 (M-H)-.

Example 28 (4-{2-[(2-Chloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfany l}-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 458 (M+H) +, 456 (M-H)-.

Example 129 (4-{2-[(3-Chloro-4-methyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-eth ylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 472 (M+H) +, 470 (M-H)-.

Example Example 130 (4-{2-[(2-Bromo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl }-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 502, 504 (M+H)+, 500, 502 (M-H)-.

Examp]le 13] (4-{2-[(4-Bromo-2-ethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 530, 532 (M+H)+, 528, 530 (M-H)-.

Example 132 (4- {2-[(4-Bromo-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-eth ylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 538, 540 (M+H) +, 536. 538 (M-H)-.

Example 133 (4- {2- [ (3-Chloro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfa nyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 472 (M+H) +, 470 (M-H)-.

Example 134 (4- {2-[(4-Butyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2 -methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 480 (M+H) +, 478 (M-H)-.

Example 35 (4-{2-[(4-Isobutyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfa nyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 480 (M+H) +, 478 (M-H)-.

Example 136 (4- {2- [ (3-Ch] oro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 488 (M+H) +, 486 (M-H)-.

Example 137 (4-{2-[(4-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Mass spectrum (ES) : 526 (M+H) +, 524 (M-H)-.

Example 138 4-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride Add a solution of NaNO2(aq) (10. 0 mmole, 1. 50 ml) into a suspension of 4-chloro-3- trifluoromethyl aniline (] 0. 0 mmole) in concentrated HCl/glacial acetic acid (3. 50 : 1. 00, 4. 50 ml) at 0°C. Stir for an hour. Transfer the diazonium salt formed above into a saturated solution of SO9 in glacial HOAc (] 5. 0 ml) at 0°C, then warm up to room temperature for an hour. Pour the reaction mixture into ice water (l 00 ml), extract with 3 x 50. 0 ml ethyl ether. Wash the combined organics with 3 x 100 ml NaHCO3(aq), 3 x 100 ml brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. Purified by chromalography, eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane (1 : 9).

Example 39 General Procedure (2) Step A (4-{2-[(4-Bromo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl }-2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid ethyl ester

Triethyl amine (0. 836 ml, 6. 00 mmo]) was added to a mixture of 4-bromo- benzenesulfony] chloride (0. 5]] g, 2. 00 mmo] e) trifluoroacetic acid salt of {2-methy]-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (Example 105, General Procedure (1), Step A) (0. 850 g, 2. 00 nnol) in methylene chloride (10. 0 ml). The reaction was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was diluted with more methylene chloride (10. 0 ml) and washed with brine (20. 0 ml). The aqueous layer was extracted with 2 x 20. 0 ml methylene chloride. The organic extracts were combined, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification by column chromatography. eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane 0 : 9 to] : 4) and evaporation of solvents afforded the title compound.

Step B The compound of (4- {2- [ (4-Bromo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (Step A) (0. 100 mmol). corresponding substituted benzene boronic acid (0. 300 mmol) and cesium fluoride were added to dioxane (2. 00 ml). The mixture with was degassed with nitrogen for 5 minutes, and the catalyst PdCl2(dppf) (0. 0200 mmol) was added. The mixture was heated up to ] 00°C for] 6 hours. The catalyst was then removed through a celite pad and the solvent was evaporated in vacuo. Purification by column chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane (1 : 9 to] : 4) and evaporation of solvents afforded the substituted biphenyl sulfonamide as an ethyl ester. The ethyl ester obtained above was dissolved in MeOH (2. 00 ml) and 5. ON NaOH (1. 00 ml) was added, and let it stand at room temperature overnight. The organic solvents were evaporated in ? låcuo and the mixture was adjusted to pH 2 to 3 with concentrated HCI. The water was removed using ChemElut CE] 005.

The ChemElut tube was washed with ethyl acetate (40 ml) and the solution was concentrated to dryness. Purification by preparative H : PLC (UV-2), eluting with 0.1% TFA in acetonitrile and lyophilization yielded the title compound.

The following Examples 140-151 were prepared according to the General Procedure (2) as described above by using the appropriate starting material.

Example 140 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(2'-trifluoromethyl-biphenyl-4-sulfon yl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 568 (M+H)+, 566 (M-H)-.

Example 4J (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(3'-trifluoromethyl-biphenyl-4-sulfon yl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 568 (M+H)+, 566 (M-H)-.

Example 42<BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {2- [propyl- (4'-tri fluoromethyl-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsu] fanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 568 (M+H)+, 566 (M-H)-.

Example 43 (4-{2-[(2'-Fluoro-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu lfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 518 (M+H)+, 516 (M-H)-.

Example e] 44 (4- {2- [ (4'-Fluoro-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl ;-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 518 (M+H)+, 516 (M-H)-.

Example 45 (2-Methyl-4- {2- [propyl- (4'-trifluoromethoxy-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 584 (M+H) +, 582 (M-H)-.

Example 46 (4-{2-[(3',4'-Dichloro-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-et hylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 568, 570 (M+H)+, 566, 568 (M-H)-.

Example l47 (4-{2-[(3'-Fluoro-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu lfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 518 (M+H)+, 516 (M-H)-.

Example 148 (4- {2- [(2'-Chloro-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl }-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 534 (M+H) +, 532 (M-H)-.

Example 149 (4-{2-[(4'-Chloro-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu lfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 534 (M+H) +, 532 (M-H)-. <BR> <BR> <P> Example 150<BR> (4- {2- [ (4'-Methoxy-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl ;-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid (2123707, NH1-A03057-182-4) Mass spectrum (ES) : 530 (M+H), 528 (M-H)-.

Example 151 (4- {2- [(3'-Chloro-4'-fluoro-biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-eth ylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 552 (M+H) , 550 (M-H)-.

Example 1e 152 General Procedure (3a) Step A A solution of substituted benzenesulfonyl chloride (5. 00 mmol) in methylene chloride (20. 0 ml) was added into a mixture of (S)-(+)-amino-2-propanol (5. 00 mmol) and triethyl amine (15. 0 mmol) in methylene chloride (80. 0 ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The mixture was washed with]. ON HC] (] 00 ml) and brine (2 x 100ml). The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated in vicuo to give the title compound, which was used for the next step without further purification.

Step B

The primary sulfonamide (see Step A) (5. 00 nvnole) was dissolved in DMF (25. 0 ml) and then cesium carbonate (1. 95 g, 6. 00 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0. 585 ml, 6. 00 mmol) were added. The mixture was stirred for 6 hours and then diluted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The solid was removed through filtration, and the mother liquid was washed with saturated aqueous NH4Cl (100 ml). The aqueous was extracted back with more ethyl acetate (100 ml). The combined organics were washed with 3 x 200 ml brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to provide the title compound.

Step C Methanesulfonyl chloride (1. 20 mmol) was added dropwise to a mixture of the alcohol obtained from Step B (1. 00 mmol) and triethyl amine (1.50 mmol) in DCM (] 0. 0 ml) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at 0°C for 2 hours. The mixture was quenched with IN HCI (100 ml). The aqueous was extracted with DCM (50. 0 ml), and the combined organics were washed with 3 x 100 ml brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a mesylate. The mesylate (1.00 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (3. 00 ml). The solution of mesylate was added into a mixture of (4- mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (thiophenol headpiece) (1. 20mmol) and potassium carbonate (1. 50 mmol) in DMF (3. 00 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 16 hours. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (50. 0 ml), and the solids were removed by filtration. The mother liquid was washed with saturated aqueous NH4Cl (50. 0 ml), and the aqueous was extracted back with more ethyl acetate (20. 0 m]). The combined organics were washed with 3 x 70. 0 ml brine. dried over

sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification by flash chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane (0-] : 4) and concentration of fractions afforded the title compound.

Alternatively, the title compound was prepared by the following procedure. The alcohol obtained from Step B (1. 00 mmol) and (4-mercapto-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (thiophenol headpiece) (1. 00 mmol) were mixed in anhydrous toluene (5. 00 ml), and the mixture was cooled to 0°C. Tri-n-butylphosphine (1. 20 mmol) and a solution of 1, 1'- (azodicarbonyl)-dipiperidine (1. 20 mmol) in touluene (5. 00 ml) were added to the mixture, which was wanned up to room temperature and stirred for 16 hours. The precipitate was removed through filtration, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification by flash chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane (0-1 : 4) and concentration of fractions afforded the title compound.

Step D The ethyl ester (Step C, 0. 200 mmo]) was dissolved in MeOH (2. 00 ml) and 5. ON NaOH (1. 00 ml) was added, and the mixture was let stand at room temperature overnight The organic solvents were evaporated in vacuo. and adjusted to pH 2 to 3 with concentrated HCl. The water was removed using ChemElut CE] 005, and the Chem elut tube was washed with ethyl acetate (40. 0 ml). The solution was concentrated to dryness afford the title compound.

Example 53 General Procedure (3b) Step A (2-Hydroxy-propyl)-carbamic acid tent-butyl ester Triethyl amine (22. 0 mmol) was added to a mixture of di-tert-butyl dicabonate (20. 0 immole) and (S)-(+)-1-amino-propanol (20. 0 mmol) in MeOH (100 ml).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The methanol was evaporated, the residue was re-dissolved in ethyl acetate (100 ml) and washed with brine (3 x 100ml). The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated in vicuo to give the title compound, which was used for the next step without further purification.

Step B [4-(2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl)-2-met hyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (2-Hydroxy-propyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester (Step B. (10. 0 mmol) and (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (thiophenol headpiece) (10. 5 mmol) were mixed in anhydrous tojuene (25. 0 ml). and the mixture was cooled to 0°C.

Tri-n-butylphosphine (12. 0 mmol) and a solution of 1.1'-(azodicarbonyl)-dipiperidine (12. 0 mmol) in touluene (25. 0 ml) were added to the mixture, which was warmed up to room temperature and stirred for 16 hours. The precipitate was removed through filtration, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification by flash

chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane (0-1 : 4) and concentration of fractions afforded the title compound.

Step C [4- (2-Amino-1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester

Trifluoroacetic acid (17 ml) was added dropwise to a mixture of [4- (2-tert- butoxycarbonylamino-1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy ]-acetic acid ethyl ester (Step B, 10. 0 mmol) and dimethylethyl silane (30. 0 mmol) in methylene chloride (100 m]) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours, which was then washed with saturated NaHC03 (3 x] 00 ml), dried over Nases04 and concentrated on a rota- vapor to give the title compound. The compound was used for the next step directly without purification.

Step D A solution of substituted benzene sulfonyl chloride (5. 00 mmole) was added to a mixture of [4- (2-amino-1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (Step C, 5. 00 mmol) and Et3N (15. 0 manol) in methylene chloride (40. 0 mol) at 0°C, and the mixture was warmed up and stirred the reaction at room temperature for 6 hours. The mixture was washed with 1N HCl (50. 0 mu) and brine (3 x 50. 0 ml), dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification by column chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane (2 : 3) and evaporation of solvents afforded the title compound.

Step E

The primary sulfonamide (see Step D) (5. 00 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (25. 0 ml), and cesium carbonate (]. 95 g, 6. 00 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0. 585 ml, 6. 00 mmol) were added. The mixture was stirred for 16 hours, and then diluted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The solid was removed through filtration, and the mother liquid was washed with saturated aqueous NH4C] (100 ml). The aqueous was extracted back with more ethyl acetate ( 00 mol). The combined organics were washed with 3 x 200 ml brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification by flash chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane (0-1 : 4) and concentration of fractions afforded the title compound.

Step F The ethyl ester (1. 00 mmol) obtained from Step E was dissolved in MeOH (10. 0 ml) and 5. ON NaOH (5. 00 ml) was added and the mixture was let stand at room temperature overnight. The organic solvents were evaporated in vacuo. and adjusted to pH 2 to 3 with concentrated HCJ. The water was removed using ChemElut CE] O] 0, which was washed with ethyl acetate (200 ml). The solution was then concentrated to dryness give the title compound.

Example] 54 General Procedure (3c)

Step A ]- (4-Methoxy-benzylamino)-butan-2-ol I-amino-2-butanol (0. 157mol) was added to a 0 °C suspension of p- anisaldehyde (, 0. 172mol) and sodium sulphate (0. 1 88mol) in dry CH2Cl2 (150 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for one hour, filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 4A molecular sieve-dried ethanol (100 mL) and cooled to 0 °C. Sodium borohydride (0. 1 57mol) was added to the solution in two portions and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for two hours. The resultant mixture was concentrated in vacuo, and then partitioned between CH2CI2 and 1 N WaOH. The organic layer was acidified to pH 10 with IN HCl, dried over sodium sulphate, and concentrated in vacuo to give >99% yield of 1-(4-methoxy-benzylamino)- butan-2-ol.'HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 25 (d. 2H, J= 8. 6 Hz), 6. 85 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz), 3. 78 s, 3H), 3. 72, 3. 68 (ABq, 2H, J=12. 4 Hz) 3. 56-3. 50 (m, 1H), 2. 71 (dd, 1H, J= 12. 3 Hz. 2. 8 Hz), 2. 49 (dd, IH, J= 12. 3 Hz, 9. 6 Hz), 1. 46-1. 38 (m, 2H), 0. 92t, 3H, J= 7.

4 Hz). MS [EI+] 210 (M+H) +.

Step B 5-Ethyl-3-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-[1,2,3]oxathiazolidine 2-oxide

Thiony] chloride (20. 29mo]) was added dropwise to a-78 °C solution of]- (4-methoxy-benzylamino)-butan-2-ol (0.16mol) and triethylamine (0. 59mol) in dry CH2C] 2. The resulting mixture was stirred at-78 °C for 40 minutes, and then warmed to 0 °C for five hours. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with CH2Cl2. The organic layers were combined, dried over sodium sulphate, and concentrated in vacuo.

The residue was purified by flash chromatography using] 1% acetone in hexanes as eluent, and gave] 5. 35 g (39%) of 5-methyl-3-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-[1, 2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2- oxide.'H NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3)# 7. 28 (dd, 2H, J = 8. 5 Hz, 4. 5 Hz), 6. 87 (d, 2H, J = 8. 5 Hz), 5. 02-4. 96 (m,] H), 4. 54-4. 47 (m, 1H), 4. 24, 4. 22 (ABq, 2H, J = 5. 9 Hz isomer l), 3. 91, 3. 79 (ABq, 2H, J =] 3. 3 Hz isomer 2), 3. 79 s, 3H), 3. 4], 3. 39 (ABq, 1H, J = 6.1 Hz isomer 1) 3. 29, 3. 27 (ABq, 1H, J = 6.1 Hz isomer 2) 3J2, 3.] 0 (ABq, IH, J= 9. 6 Hz isomer l) 2. 92, 2. 90 (ABq, 1H, J = 9. 6 Hz isomer 2)1.98-1. 77 (m, 2H isomer 1), 1.76- ]. 57 (m, 2H isomer 2),]. O0t, 3H, J = 7. 5 Hz), 0. 94(t, 3H, J = 7. 5 Hz). Rf=0. 31 in 33% acetone in hexanes.

Step C 5-Ethyl-3-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-[1,2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2, 2-dioxide Ruthenium (III) chloride (1. 32 mmol) was added to a biphasic solution of 5- ethyl-3-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-[1, 2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2-oxide (15. 35 g, 60.1 mmol), sodium periodate (0. 12mol), CCl4 (150 50mL), CH3CN (150 mL), and water (180 80mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for three hours, and then filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was diluted with CH2Cl2 and washed with sodium thiosulphate solution and water. The residue was purified by flash chromatography, usina

11% acetone in hexanes as eluent, and gave] 4. 33 g (88 %) of 5-ethyl-3- (4-methoxy- benzyl)- [1, 2, 3] oxathiazo] idine 2, 2-dioxide. This material was resolved using chiral HPLC (Chiralpak OJ 4. 6 x 150 mm, 30/70 alcohol/heptane, 0. 6 mL/min, 240 m-n UV setting) to give enantiomers : isomer l, (>98% ee, R) and isomer 2, (>98% ee S). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 27 (d, 2H, J = 8. 8 Hz), 6. 88 (d, 2H, J = 8. 8 Hz), 4. 69-4. 62 (m,] H), 4. 23, 4. 03 (ABq, 2H, J = 13. 4 Hz), 3. 80 s, 3H), 3. 35 (dd,] H, J = 9. 5 Hz, 6. 2 Hz) 3. 03 (dd, 1 H, J= 9. 5 Hz, 8. 2 Hz) 1. 92-1. 8] (m, 1H), 1.75-1.65 (m, 1H), 0.98t, 3H, J = 7. 5 Hz). Rf= 0. 31 in 33% acetone in hexanes.

Step D (4- {]- [ (4-Methoxy-benzy] amino)-methy]]-propy] su] : fany]}-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A 0'C solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (29. 43 mmol) in dimethylformamide (10 mL) was treated with sodium hydride (29. 43 mmol). The suspension was flushed with No while stirring for] 5 minutes at 0 °C. 5- Ethyl-3-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-[1, 2, 3] oxathiazolidine 2. 2-dioxide (19. 62 mmol) in dimethylfonnamide (] 0 mL) was added and the resulting mixture was heated at 50 °C for 4h. The mixture was cooled to ambient temperature. diluted with diethyl ether, and stirred with IN HCl. After 8h, the mixture was basified to pH7 with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The organic layer was washed with water and brine, dried over sodium sulphate, treated with trifluoroacetic acid (58. 86 mmo]), and concentrated in vacuo to provide 15. 6 g (84%) of the title compound as a TFA sa] t.] H NMR (400 MHz, CDC] 3) 6 7. 20 (d, 2H, J = 9.1 Hz), 6. 95 (d, 1H, J = 1. 4 Hz), 6. 87-6. 84 (m,] H), 6. 85 (d, 2H, J = 8. 7 Hz), 6. 43 (d, 1H), J = 9.1 Hz), 4. 55 (s. 2H), 4. 20 (p, 2H, J = 7. 0 Hz), 4. 20-4. 06 (m, 2H), 3. 74 (s. 3HO. 3. 09-3. 02 (m, 2H), 2. 86-2. 74 (m, 1H), 2. 09 (s, 3H), 1. 42 (p, 2H, J = 7. 0 Hz), 1. 22 (t, 3H. J = 7. 0 Hz), 0. 95 (t, 3H. J = 7. 0 Hz). MS [El+] 418 (M+H)+.

A 0°C solution of (4-{1-[(4-methoxy-benzylamino)-methyl]- propylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (18. 97 mmol) in dichloromethane (200 mL) was treated with triethylamine (151. 76 mmol). An appropriately substituted sulfonyl chloride (24. 6 mmol) was added all at once and the reaction mixture was warmed to ambient temperature for 1. 5h. The reaction mixture was diluted with dichloromethane and washed with IN HCI. The organic layers were combined, dried over MgSO4, and concentrated i7 ? vacuo. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography to provide the title compound.

Step F Trifluoroacetic acid (70 mL, I mmol) was added dropwise to a solution of the benzylamine (7. 9 mmol) and triethylsilane (144 mmol). The resulting solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 1h, then concentrated in vacuo. The reaction residue was diluted with diethyl ether and washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate and concentrated i77 lacuo.

]-Jodopropane (2]. 8 mmol) was added to a suspension of the crude amine (21. 8 mmol) in dimethylformamide (100 mL). The resulting mixture was heated to 50 °C for 2h, and then cooled to ambient temperature and diluted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was washed with IN HCI, water. and brine, dried over M gSO4, and concentrated in vacuo to provide the title compound. step G

A solution of the ethyl ester (3. 79 mmol) and 5N NaOH (2 mL) in ethanol (20 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 0.5h, cooled to ambient temperature, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with IN HC1, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated in vacuo to provide the title compound.

The following Examples 155 to] 60 were prepared according to the General Procedures (3a), (3b) and (3c) as described above in Examples 152 to 154 by using an appropriate starting material.

Example ] 55 {2-Methyl-4-[1-methyl-2-(4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonylam ino)-ethylsulfanyl]- phenoxy}-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 464 (M+H) 4, 462 (M-H)-.

Example l56 (2-Methyl-4- 1-methyl-2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-amino ]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 506 (M+H)+, 504 (M-H)-.

Example e] 57 (4- {2- [(3,4-Dichloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethyl sulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 506 (M+H) +, 504 (M-H)-.

Example 158 (2-Methyl-4- {1-methyl-2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-ami no]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 522 (M+H) +, 520 (M-H)-.

Example 159 (2-Methyl-4- {1-methyl-2-[propyl-(4-propyl-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethyls ulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 480 (M+H)+, 478 (M-H)-.

Example 60 (4-{2-[(4-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Mass spectrum (ES) : 540 (M+H)+, 538 (M-H)-.

Example e 161 (4-{2-[(3-Chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-a mino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 540 (M+H) +, 538 (M-H)-.

The title compound was prepared by using the intermediate 3-chloro-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride, which was prepared as described below and following General Procedure 3 (a) or 3 (b) as described in Examples 52 and 53.

Step A 2-Chloro-4-nitro-1-trifluoromethyl-benzene 1-Bromo-2-chloro-4-nitrobenzene (1. 86 g, 7. 86 mmol) and Cu] (0. 225 g, 1. 18 mmo] e) were mixed in anhydrous DMF (50 ml). and degassed with nitrogen for 15 minutes. Methyl fluorosulphonyl difluoroacetate (3. 53 g, 23. 6 mmo]) was added, and the mixture was heated at 80°C for l 6 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate (] 00 ml) and brine (100 ml). The aqueous layer was extracted with more ethyl acetate (100 ml). The combined organics were washed with 3 x 200 ml brine, dried over Na2SO4, concentrated, and purified by chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane (1 : 9).

StepB 3-Chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine Tin (II) chloride dihydrate (4. 97 mmo]) in one portion was added to a solution of 2-chloro-4-nitro-1-trifluoromethyl-benzene (4. 14 mmo] e) in methanol at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 16 hours. The mixture was concentrated in acuo, and purified by chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane (] : 4 to 2 : 3) to give the title compound.

Step C 3-Chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride A solution of NaNO2(aq) (4. 00 mmole, e,]. 00 mi) was added to a suspension of 3-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl aniline (Step B) (4. 00 mmole) in concentrated HCl/glacial acetic acid (3. 50 : 1. 00, 4. 50 ml) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred for an hour. The diazonium salt formed above was transferred into a saturated solution of SO2 in glacial HOAc (] 5. 0 ml) at 0°C, and the mixture was wanned up to room temperature for an hour.

The mixture was poured into ice water (100 ml) and extracted with 3 x 50. 0 ml ethyl ether. The combined organics were washed with 3 x] 00 m] NaHCO3(aq), 3 x] 100 m] brine, dried over Na2SO4, concentrated. and purified by chromatography. eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane (1 : 9).

Example e] 62 General Procedure (4) Step A (4-{2-[(4-Bromo-3-chloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-me thyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester The titled compound can be prepared following General Procedure (3b), Steps A-E as described in Example 153.

Step B Dissolve (4-{2-[(4-bromo-3-chloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1- methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 200 mmol) in THF (2. 00 ml) at room temperature. Degas the solution with nitrogen gas for 15 minutes, then add the catalyst PdCl2(dppf) (0.0100 mmol) and Cul (0.0120 mmol) subsequently. Inject corresponding alkyl zinc bromide in THF (0. 5M, 0. 6 m]) and then stir for 3 hours.

Remove the solvent on rota vapor. Partition the residue between ethyl acetate (20 ml) and N HCl(aq) (20 ml), wash the organic] ayer with brine (3 x 20 mol). dried over NaSO4 and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate : hexane (1 : 4) to provide the title compound.

Step C

Dissolve the ethyl ester (1. 00 ii-n-nol) obtained from Step B in MeOH (10. 0 ml) and add 5. ON NaOH (5. 00 ml), stand at room temperature overnight. Evaporate the organic solvents in vacuo, adjust pH = 2 to 3 with concentrated HCl. Remove the water using ChemElut CE1010. Wash the Chem elut tube with ethyl acetate ( 00 mol) and concentrate the solution to dryness give the title compound.

The following Examples 163 to 166 were prepared according to the General Procedure (4) as described above by using the indicated starting material.

Example 63 (4-{2-[(4-sec-Butyl-3-chloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- 1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 528 (M+H)+, 526 (M-H)-.

Example 164 (4-{2-[(3-Chloro-4-cyclopentyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino ]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 540 (M+H)+, 538 (M-H)-.

Example l65 (4-{2-[(3-Chloro-4-cyclohexyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino] -1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 554 (M+H)+, 552 (M-H)-.

Example 66 (2-Methyl-4-{1-methyl-2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenes ulfonyl)-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 568 (M+H) +, 566 (M-H)-.

Example 167 (2-Methyl-4-{1-methyl-2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenes ulfonyl)-amino]-ethoxy}- phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure (3a) as described in Example e] 52 using (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-acetic acid ethyl

ester instead of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (thiophenol headpiece). MS (ES) : 522 (M+H) +, 520 (M-H)-.

Example 168 3-(2-Methyl-4-{1-methyl-2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzen esulfonyl)-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenyl)-propionic acid The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure (3a) as described in Example 152 using 3- (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester instead of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (thiophenol headpiece). MS (ES) : 520 (M+H)+, 518 (M-H)-.

Example 69 3- (2-Methyl-4-{1-methyl-2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenes ulfonyl)-amino]- ethoxy}-phenyl)-propionic acid The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure (3a) as described in Example 52 using 3- (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester instead of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (thiophenol headpiece). MS (ES) : 504 (M+H) +, 502 (M-H)-.

Example l70<BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {]-methyl-2- [propyl- (4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesu] fonyl)-amino]-ethoxy}- phenoxy)-acetic acid

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure (3a) as described in Example 152 using (4-hydroxy-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester instead of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (thiophenol headpiece).

MS (ES) : 506 (M+H) +, 504 (M-H)-.

Example le 171 (4- {2-[(2-Chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amin o]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid MS (ES) : 540 (M+H)+, 538 (M-H)-.

Example 72 (4-{2-[(4-Bromo-3-chloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-me thyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid MS (ES) : 550, 552 (M+H) +, 548, 550 (M-H)-.

The following Examples 173 and 174 were prepared according to the General Procedure (3b), Step A to Step E as described in Example 153 and the General Procedure (2) as described in Example 139 using (4- {2- [ (4-bromo-3-chloro- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2-met hyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester instead of (4- {2- [ (4-bromo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester.

Example e] 73 (4-{2-[(4-Butyl-3-chloro-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-me thyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid MS (ES) : 528 (M+H)+, 526 (M-H)-.

Example] 74 (4-{2-[(3-chloro-4-isobutyl-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1 -methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Mass spectrum (ES) : 528 (M+H)+. 526 (M-H)-.

The following Examples 75 to l 83 were prepared according to General Procedure (1) as described in Example 05.

Example 175 <BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {2-[(6-phenoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylSulfa nyl J phenoxy)-acetic acid

The title compound was prepared from 6-phenoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride to afford 155 mg (64%). MS (ES+) m/z : 517 (M+]).

Example 76 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(5-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonyl)-p ropyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 5-methyl-1-phenyl-] H-pyrazole-4- sulfonyl chloride to afford 75 mg (74%). MS (ES+) m/z : 504 (M+]).

Example 77 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(6-morpholin-4-yl-pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-propy l-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 6-morpholin-4-yl-pyridine-3- sulfonyl chloride to afford 153 mg (64%). MS (ES+) m/z : 510 (M+1).

Example 178 <BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {2- [ (4-oxazol-5-yl-benzenesul fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl)- phenoxy)-acetic acid

The title compound was prepared from 4-oxazol-5-yl-benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 54 mg (67%). MS (ES+) m/z : 491 (M+]).

Example 179 (4- {2- [ (4-Benzenesulfonyl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl J-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 4-Benzenesulfonyl-thiophene-2- sulfonyl chloride to afford 182 mg (68%). MS (ES+) m/z : 570 (M+1).

Example 80 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(4-pyrazol-1-yl-benzenesulfonyl)-amin o]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 4-pyrazol-1-yl-benzenesulfonyl chloride to afford 48 mg (64%). MS (ES+) m/z : 490 (M+1).

Example 181 (4- {2-[(2,4-Dimethyl-thiazole-5-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu lfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid

The title compound was prepared from 2, 4-dimethyl-thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride to afford 80 mg (37%). MS (ES+) m/z : 459 (M+1).

Example 82 (4- {2-[(2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxine-6-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino] -ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 2, 3-dihydro-benzo [1, 4] dioxine-6- sulfonyl chloride to afford 38 mg (17%). MS (ES-) m/z : 480 (M-1).

Example 83 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(2-naphthalen-1-yl-ethanesulfonyl)-propyl-am ino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 2-Naphthalen-]-yl-ethanesulfonyl chloride to afford 26 mg (12%). MS (ES-) m/z : 500 (M-l).

Example 84 {2-Methyl-4-[2-(propyl-p-tolylmethanesulfonyl-amino)-ethylsu lfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid

Step A {2-Methyl-4-[2-(propyl-p-tolylmethanesulfonyl-amino)-ethylsu lfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester To a cooled (0°C) solution of the trifluoroacetic acid salt of [2-methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (175 mg, 0. 41 mmol) in methylene chloride (2 ml) was added 1,8-diazabicyclo [5. 4. 0] undec-7-ene (0. 13 m], 0. 86 mmol) followed by p-tolyl-methanesulfonyl chloride (84 mg, 0. 41 mmol) The mixture was stirred fon 1 hour at 0°C, then stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The mixture was diluted with methylene chloride (5 ml), then washed with 1N HCl, water and brine, and then dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to an oil. The crude product was purified by silica chromatography to provide about 40 mg of the title compound (20%). MS (ES+) m/z : 480 (M+]).

Step B {2-Methyl-4-[2-(propyl-p-tolylmethanesulfonyl-amino)-ethylsu lfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid To a solution of {2-nethyl-4-[2-(propyl-p-tolylmethanesulfonyl-amino)- ethylsulfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester (40 mg, 0. 08 mmol) in methanol (2 ml) at

room temperature was added aqueous 5N NaOH (0. 2 ml, 1 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 8 hours. The mixture was concentrated to give a residue, which was dissolved in water (10 ml) and CH2CL2 (15 ml). The mixture was adjusted to pH 4 with 6N HCl. After extracting the aqueous layer with CH2C] 2 (2 x 10 ml), the combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to an oil, which was purified by preparative reverse-phase HPLC (elution with I % TFA in acetonitrile) to afford about 34 mg (93%) of the title compound as a solid after lyophilization. MS (ES-) m/z : 450 (M-1)_.

The following Examples 185 to 193 were prepared according to the method as described in Example 184.

Example 85 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[propyl-(4-trifluoromethyl phenylmethanesulfonyl)-amino]-ethylsulfanyl-phenoxy)-acetic aciå The title compound was prepared from (4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)- methanesulfonyl chloride to afford 3] mg (15%). MS (ES-) m/z : 504 (M-1).

Example le 186 (4-{2-[(3,4-Dichloro-phenylmethanesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-et hylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid

The title compound was prepared from (3,4-dichloro-phenyl)- methanesulfonyl chloride to afford 17 mg (8%). MS (ES-) m/z : 505 (M-1).

Example le 187 {2-Methyl-4- [2- (phenylmethanesulfonyl-propy]-amino) ethylsulfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from phenyl-methanesulfonyl chloride to afford 24 mg (13%). MS (ES-) m/z : 436 (M-1). <BR> <BR> <P> Example e] 88<BR> (2-Methyl-4- {2-[(2-nitro-phenylmethanesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylSulfa nyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from (2-nitro-phenyl)-methanesulfonyl chloride to afford 2 mg (6%). MS (ES-) m/z : 48] (M-]).

Example 189 (4- {2- [ (Biphenyl-3-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-2-methyl-phen oxy)-aceti c acid

The title compound was prepared from biphenyl-3-sulfonyl chloride to afford 30 mg (15%). MS (ES-) m/z : 498 (M-1).

Example 90 [2-Methyl-4-(2-{[5-(2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-4-yl)-thiophe ne-2-sulfonyl]-propyl- amino}-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 5-(2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-4- yl)-thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride to afford 39 mg (26%). MS (ES+) m/z : 554 (M+1).

Example le 191 [2-Methyl-4-(2-{[5-(1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl)-thiophene-2-sulfonyl]- propyl-amino}-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 5-(1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1 H- pyrazol-3-yl)-thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride to afford 47 mg (30%). MS (ES5) m/z : 578 (M+]).

Example 92 [2-Methyl-4-(2-{[5-(1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-4- yl)-thiophene-2-sulfonyl]- propyl-amino}-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 5- (]-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-lH- pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride to afford 60 mg (38%). MS (ES+) m/z : 578 (M+1).

Example 193 (4-J 2-[(2,3-Dihydro-benzofuran-5-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu lfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid The title compound was prepared from 2, 3-dihydro-benzofuran-5-sulfonyl chloride to afford 55 mg (44%). MS (ES-) m/z : 464 (M-1).

Example 194 <BR> <BR> [4- (2- { [3- (6-Methoxy-pyri din-3-yl)-benzenesu] fonyl]-propyl-amino}-ethyl sulfanyl)-2- methy]-phenoxy]-acetic acid

Step A (4-{2-[3-Bromo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl} -2-methyl-phenoxy)- acetic acid ethyl ester.

To a solution of the trifluoroacetic acid salt of [2-methyl-4- (2- propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (429 mg, 1. 37 mnaol) in CH2Cl2 (6 ml) at 22°C was added triethylamine (0. 77 ml, 5. 5 mmol) followed by 3- bromo-benzenesulfonyl chloride (511 mg, 2. 0 mmol) dropwise over two minutes. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours, and then diluted with CH2Cl2 (20 ml) and N HCl (25 ml). After the aqueous layer was extracted with CH2Cl2 (10 ml), the organic layers were washed with water (20 ml), brine (20 mol) and then dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to an oil which was purified by silica chromatography using 10 : 1 hexanes : ethyl acetate to provide about 510 mg as an oil (96%). MS (ES+) m/z : 532 (M+1).

Step B<BR> <BR> [4- (2- { [3- (6-Methoxy-pyridin-3-yl)-benzenesulfonyl]-propyl-amino}-ethy l sulfanyl)-2- methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester.

To a solution of (4- {2- [ (3-bromo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- 'ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (125 mg, 0. 23 mmol) in acetonitrile (2 ml) under N2 at room temperature was added palladium acetate (6 mg, 0. 023 mmol) followed by 2-methoxy-5-pyridine boronic acid (105 mg, 0. 69 mmol), tricyclohexylphosphine (] 0 mg, 0. 035 mmol), and cesium fluoride (314 mg, 2. 07 mmol).

The mixture was heated at 90° C for 6 hours, cooled to room temperature and concentrated to a solid. Purification by silica chromatography using 5 : 1 hexanes : acetone provided about 105 mg as a solid (82%). MS (ES+) m/z : 559 (M+1).

Step C [4-(2-{[3-(6-Methoxy-pyridin-3-yl)-benzenesulfonyl]-propyl-a mino}-ethylsulfanyl)-2- methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid To a solution of [4-(2-{[3-(6-methoxy-pyridin-3-yl)-benzenesulfonyl]- propyl-amino}-ethylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (95 mg, 0. 7 mmol) in methanol (2 ml) at room temperature was added aqueous 5N NaOH (0. 10 ml, 0. 5 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 18 hours. The mixture was concentrated to give a residue, which was dissolved in water (] 0 ml) and CH2Cl2(15 ml). The mixture was adjusted to pH 4 with 6N HCI. After extracting the aqueous layer with CH2C32 (2 x 10 ml), the combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to provide about 75 mg of the title compound as a solid (83%). MS (ES+) m/z : 531 (M+1).

Example e] 95 <BR> <BR> (R)- (2-Methyl-4- {l-methyl-2- [ (3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] su] fanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester.

To a so] ution of 2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl) acetophenone (6. 4 g, 3] mmol) and ethyl 2-mercaptoacetate (3. 72 g, 31 nmlnol) in DMF (60 ml) was added cesium carbonate (20. 2 g, 62 mmol), and the resulting mixture was heated at 80°C for 5 hours, which was then cooled to room temperature while stirring for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with water (600 rnl) and extracted with diethyl ether (3 x 110 ml).

The combined organic extracts were washed with brine (200 ml), dried (Na2SO4), and concentrated to provide the title compound as a solid, 8.16g (92%), which was used without further purification.

Step B 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid.

To a solution of 3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo {b] thiophene-2- carboxylic acid ethyl ester (8. 1 g, 28 mmol) in methanol (125 ml) at 45°C was added aqueous 5N NaOH (] 7 ml. 85 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 6 hours while cooling to room temperature. The mixture was concentrated to give a residue, which was dissolved in water (100 ml) and ethyl acetate (150 ml). The mixture was adjusted to pH 3 with 1N HCl. After extracting the aqueous layer with ethyl acetate (2 x 40 ml), the

combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (NaIS04) and concentrated to provide the title compound as a solid, 7.1 g (97 %), which was used without further purification. MS (ES-) m/z : 259 (M-1).

Step C 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene.

To a solution of 3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- carboxylic acid (6. 1 g, 23. 4 mmol) in quinone (200 ml) was added copper powder (0. 89g, 14 mmol), and the mixture was heated at 200°C for one hour, which was then cooled to room temperature while stirring for 16 hours. The mixture was filtered through celite, and the filtrate was diluted with diethyl ether (300 ml). The filtrate was treated with ice (200 g). and the mixture was adjusted to pH 4 with concentrated hydrochloric acid. After extracting the aqueous layer with diethyl ether (2 x] 00 ml), the combined ether extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na-IS04), and concentrated to an oil, which was purified by silica chromatography using hexanes to provide the title compound as a oil, 4. 66 g (92%).

Step D 3-Methy]-5-trifluoromethy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid sodium salt To a cooled solution of 3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thiophene (3. 83 g, 17. 7 mmol) in trifluoroacetic acid (40 ml) at 5°C was added chlorosulfonic acid (1. 2 mol ; 7. 7 mol) dropwise over 5 minutes. The thick suspension was stirred for 5 minutes, warmed to] 5°C and treated with additional chlorosulfonic acid (2. 33 ml, 35. 4 mmol) dropwise over 10 minutes. The mixture was stirred at 22°C for 2 hours,. and then carefully poured into a mix of ice/water (375 t). After stirring for 15 minutes, the solution was filtered. and the filtrate extracted with diethyl ether (6 x] 00 ml). To the combined ether extracts was added brine (250 ml). which affected the precipitation of a

solid. The resulting suspension was filtered to give the title compound as a solid, 2. 8 g, after drying. The filtrate was again extracted with ethyl ether (200 ml), and the organic extract was treated with brine (] 20 ml). Subsequent filtration and drying afforded about 1. 3 g of the title compound, which was used without further purification. The combined yield was 73%. MS (ES-) m/z : 295 (M-1).

Step E 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride.

To a suspension of 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylbenzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonic acid sodium salt (2. 14 g, 6. 72 mmol) in chlorofonn (12 ml) at room temperature was added chlorosulfonic acid (1. 34 ml, 20. 2 mmol) dropwise over 10 minutes. The resulting suspension was heated at 60°C for 4. 5 hours, cooled to room temperature and carefully poured into a mix of ice/water (250 g). The mixture was extracted with chloroform (3 x 20 ml), and the combined organic extracts were washed with cold water (0°C), dried (Na2S04), and concentrated to provide the title compound as a solid, 1. 45 g (69 %), which was used without further purification.

Step F (S)-3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)- amide.

To a cooled solution of (S)-]-amino-propan-2-ol (0. 34 g, 4. 6 mmol) in methylene chloride (3 ml) at 0°C was added triethylamine (l. 92 ml, 13. 8 mmol) followed by a dropwise addition of a solution of 3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzotb] thiophene-2- sulfonyl chloride (1. 45 g, 4. 6 nxnol) in methylene chloride (15 ml) over 3 minutes. The mixture was removed from the cooling bath and stirred for]. 5 hours, which was then diluted with IN HCl (50 ml) and methylene chloride (20 mol). The aqueous layer was extracted with methylene chloride (20 ml), and the combined organic layers were washed

with brine (40 ml), dried (Na2SO4), and concentrated to provide the title compound as a solid, 1.51 g (92 %) which was used without further purification. MS (ES+) m/z : 354 (M+1).

Step G (S)-3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)- propyl-amide.

To a solution of (S)-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-amide (1. 5 g, 4. 24 mmol) in N, N-dimethylfonnamide (15 ml) at room temperature was added n-propyl iodide (0. 49 m], 5. 0 mmol) followed by cesium carbonate (1. 65 g, 5 mmol), and the resulting mixture stirred for] 8 hours. The mixture was diluted with water (120 ml) and ethyl acetate (70 ml), and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (3 x 30 ml). The combined organic extracts were washed with water (] 00 ml), brine (120 ml), dried (Na2SO4), and concentrated to a solid.

Purification by silica chromatography using 4 : l hexanes : acetone provided the title compound as a solid. 1. 49 g (89%). MS (ES+) m/z : 396 (M+1).

Step H (S)-Methanesulfonic acid 1-methyl-2-[3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester.

To a cooled (0°C) solution of (S)-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (1.0 g, 2. 52mmol) and triethylamine (0. 53 ml, 3. 78 mmol) in methylene chloride (11 ml) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (0. 23 ml, 3 mmol) dropwise over 2 minutes. The mixture was stirred at 0°C for 2 hours, diluted with additional methylene chloride (25 ml), and then washed with IN HC] (50 ml). The aqueous layer was back-extracted with methylene

chloride (2 x 20 ml), and the combined organic extracts were washed with brine (75 ml), dried (Na2SO4), and concentrated to afford the title compound as an oil, 1.1 g (100%), which was used without further purification. MS (ES+) m/z : 474 (M+1).

Steps (R)-(2-Methyl-4-{1-methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-ben zo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester A solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 57g, 2. 51 mmol) in N, N-dimethylformamide (12 ml) at room temperature was purged with N2 gas, and potassium carbonate (520 mg, 3. 76 mmo]) was added followed by a solution of (S)-methanesulfonic acid]-methyl-2- [ (3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (1. 9 g, 2. 51 mmol) in N, N- dim ethyl fomiami de (7 ml) dropwise over 2 minutes. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours, diluted with diethyl ether (50 ml), and washed with IN HCI (2 x 25 ml) and brine (60 ml), and then dried (Na, S04). Concentration in vacuo produced a crude oil, which was purified by silica chromatography using 8 :] hexanes : ethyl acetate to afford the title compound as a oil, 0. 79 g (52%). MS (ES+) m/z : 604 (M+1).

Step J (R)- (2-Methyl-4-{1-methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b ]thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid To a solution of (R)-(2-methyl-4-{1-methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5- trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenoxy)- acetic acid ethyl ester (790 mg,]. 30 mmol) in ethanol (10 ml) at room temperature was added aqueous 5N NaOH (1. 3 m], 6. 5 mmol). and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours.

The mixture was concentrated to give a residue, which was dissolved in water (50 ml) and ethyl acetate (70 and the mixture was adjusted to pH 3 with IN HCl. After extracting the aqueous layer with ethyl acetate (20 ml), the combined organic extracts were washed with water (40 ml) and brine (50 ml), dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to provide the title compound as a foam, 7] 0 mg (95%). MS (ES-) m/z : 574 (M-]).

Example 196 (R)-3-(2-Methyl-4-{1-methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-b ezo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenyl)-propionic acid Using the method as described in Example 195, (S)-methanesulfonic acid 1-methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethyl ester (Example 21, Step H) and 3- (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester afforded the title compound. MS (ES-) m/z : 572 (M-l).

Example 197 (R)- (4-{2-[(6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfo nyl)-propyl-amino]-1 methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester.

To a solution of 1-(4-chloro-2,5-difluoro-phenyl)-ethanone (4. 9 g, 25. 7 mmol) and ethyl 2-mercaptoacetate (2. 81 g ; 23. 4 mmol) in DMF (50 m]) was added cesium carbonate (15. 2 g, 46. 8 mmol) and the resulting mixture was heated at 80°C for 5 hours, and then cooled to room temperature while stirring for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with water (500 mu) and extracted with diethyl ether (2 x 100 ml).

The combined organic extracts were washed with brine (200 ml), dried (Na2SO4), and concentrated to give an oil which was purified by silica chromatography using 8 :] hexanes : ethyl acetate to afford the title compound as a solid,]. 4 g (22%).

Step B 6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxy] ic acid To a solution of 6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b] thiophene-2- carboxylic acid ethyl ester (3. 3 g, 12.2 mmol) in ethanol (1 10 ml) at room temperature was added aqueous 5N NaOH (7. 3 m], 36. 6 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 24 hours. The mixture was concentrated to give a residue, which was suspended in water (50 m]) and ethyl acetate (75 ml), which was then adjusted to pH 3 with 6N HC1. The suspension was filtered and the filtered solid was washed with ethyl acetate, and dried to afford the title compound as a solid, 1. 3 g. A second crop was obtained from the filtrate after extracting the aqueous layer with ethyl acetate (3 x 40 ml), and then the combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to provide the title compound as a solid, 1.1 g (77 % combined yield) which was used without further purification. MS (ES') m/z : 243 (M-1). step C 6-Claloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene..

To a solution of 6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (2. 3 g, 9. 4 mmol) in quinoline (55 ml) was added copper powder (0. 36 g, 5. 64 mmol), and the mixture was heated at 200°C for 40 minutes and cooled to room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with diethyl ether (70 ml) and filtered through celite. The filtrate was washed with 5N HC] (4 x 100 mol). water (100 mol) and brine (150 ml), and then dried (Na-IS04) and concentrated to an oil, which was purified by

silica chromatography using hexanes to provide the title compound as a solid, 1. 64 g (92%). HRMS (EI+) m/z exact mass calculated for C9H6C1FS 199. 9863, found 199.9836.

Step D 6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonate sodium salt

To a cooled solution of 6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene (1. 43 g, 7. 1 mmol) in trifluoroacetic acid (3 ml) and], 2-dichloroethane (3 ml) at 5°C was added chlorosulfonic acid (0. 47 ml, 7. 1 mmol) dropwise over 10 minutes. The thick suspension was stirred for 5 minutes, warmed to 5° C and treated with additional chlorosulfonic acid (0. 95 ml, 14. 2 mmol) dropwise over 10 minutes. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours, and then carefully poured into a mix of ice/water (300 g). After stirring for 10 minutes, the mixture was extracted with chloroform (3 x 50 m]). The aqueous layer was diluted with brine (350 ml), which affected the precipitation of a solid over the course of 2 days. The resulting suspension was filtered, and the filtered solid was dried to give the title compound as a solid, 0. 97 g (45%), which was used without further purification. MS (ES-) m/z : 279 (M-1).

Step E 6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride To a suspension of 6-chloro-5-fi7uoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonate sodium salt (1. 44 g, 4. 75 mmol) in chloroform (12 ml) at room temperature was added chlorosulfonic acid (0. 94 ml, 14. 3 nunol) dropwise over 10 minutes. The resulting suspension was heated at 55°C for 3. 5 hours, cooled to room temperature, diluted with chloroform (35 ml), and carefully poured into a mix of ice/water (200 g). The mixture was extracted with chloroform (3 x 20 ml), and the combined organic extracts were washed with cold water (0°C) (3 x 75 m]), dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to provide the title compound as a solid, 1 g (70 %) which was used without further purification. step F<BR> <BR> (S)-6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)- amide

To a cooled solution of (S)-]-amino-propan-2-ol (0. 25 g, 3. 34 mmol) in methylene chloride (2 ml) at 0°C was added triethylamine (l. 4 ml, 10 mmol) followed by dropwise addition of a solution of 6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl chloride (1 g, 3. 34 mmol) in methylene chloride (10 ml) over 10 minutes. The mixture was removed from the cooling bath and stirred for 18 hours, and then diluted with IN HCl (50 ml) and methylene chloride (35 ml). The resulting suspension was filtered to provide the title compound as a solid, 0. 8 g (71 %), which was used without further purification. MS (ES+) m/z : 338 (MA Step G (S)-6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-bemo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)- propyl-amide To a solution of (S)-6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-bemo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-amide (0. 79 g. 2. 36 mmol) in N, N-dimethylformamide (6 ml) at room temperature was added n-propyl iodide (0. 27 ml, 2. 83 mmol) followed by cesium carbonate (922 mg, 2. 83 mmol), and the resulting mixture was stirred for 18 hours. The mixture was diluted with IN HC] (50 ml) and ethyl acetate (25 ml), and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (2 x 20 ml). The combined organic extracts were washed with water (40 ml) and brine (40 ml), and then dried (Na2S04) and concentrated to a solid, which was purified by silica chromatography using 3 : 1 hexanes : ethy] acetate to provide the title compound as a solid, 0. 87 g (98%). MS (ES+) m/z : 381 (M+1).

Step H (R)- (4-{2-[(6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-]- methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester

To a cooled solution of (S)-6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (299 mg, 0. 78 mmol) and (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester 2064321 (176 mg, 0. 78 mmol) in toluene (4 ml) at 0°C was added tri-n-butylphosphine (0. 23 m], 0. 94 mnzol) over 2 minutes followed by the dropwise addition of a solution of 1,1'- (azodicarbonyl)dipiperidine (237 mg, 0. 94 mmol) in toluene (4 ml) over 5 minutes. The suspension was stirred in an ice bath for 18 hours. The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated to give an oil. Purification by silica chromatography using'8 : l hexanes : ethyl acetate provided the title compound as an oil, 338 mg (74%). MS (ES+) m/z : 588 (M+1).

Step 1 (R)-(4-{2-[(6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-s ulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1- methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid To a solution of (R)- {2-[(6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (334 mg, 0. 56 mmol) in methanol (40 ml) at 45°C was added aqueous 5N NaOH (2 ml, 10 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 8 hours while cooling to room temperature. The mixture was concentrated to give a residue, which was dissolved in water (40 ml) and ethyl acetate (30 ml), and the mixture was adjusted to pH 3 with 5N HCl. After extracting the aqueous layer with ethyl acetate (20 ml), the combined organic extracts were washed with water (] 00 ml) and brine (100 ml), and then dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to provide the title compound as a solid, 293 mg (94%). MS (ES-) m/z : 558 (M-]).

Example le 198 (R)-3- (4-{2-[(6-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfo nyl)-propyl-amino]- ]-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid

Using the method as described in Example 197, (S)-6-chloro-5-fluoro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (Example 23, Step G) and 3-(4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester afforded the title compound. MS (ES-) m/z : 556 (M-]). <BR> <BR> <P> Example 99<BR> 3- (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyll-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid Sodium hydride (60% in mineral oil ; about 30 mg, about 18 mg NaH, about 0. 75 mmol) was added to a solution of 3- (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (50 mg, 0. 24 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (2 mL). After stirring for about15 min, toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (97 mg, 0. 20 mmol, I equiv) was added followed by additional anhydrous DMF (2 mL) to rinse. The mixture was stirred for 3 hours and then quenched with] M aq HC1 (6 mL). The mixture was extracted with Et20 (2 # 5 mL), dried with anhydrous MgS04. and evaporated (50°C) to give 97 mg of crude methyl ester as a yellow oil, which was eluted (50 mL 5% EtOAc/hex,] 00 mL 10% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) yielding 42 me of the purified methyl ester. This material was dissolved in EtOH (4 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 4 mL) and rotary evaporated. The resultant residue was acidified with 5 M aq NCl (2 mL) and then extracted with CH2C] 2 (5 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgSO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield 30 mg (29%) of the acid as a yellow oil. Calculated for C24H28FNO4S3 : m/z 5] 0.] 243. Found : 510. 1241

Example 200 (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-]-methyl- ethoxy}-2, 6-dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A Acetic acid 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-phenyl ester Acetic anhydride (1. 5 mol, 3. 6 g, 16 mmol, 1.1 equiv) was added dropwise over a period of 3 min to a hazy solution of 2,6-dimethylhydroquinone (2. 00 g, ] 4. 5 mmol, 1 equiv) and diisopropylethylaamine (2. 8 mL, 2.] g, 1 6 mmol, 1.] equiv) in CH2Cl2 (80 mL). Within 5 min after the addition, the reaction solution was completely clear. After stirring for about 18 h, the solution was evaporated (50 °C) to give 4. 57 g of a brown oil, which was then take up in Et20 (80 mL), washed with 0. 2 M aq HCl (2 x 40 mL), dried (anhydrous Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (50 °C) to afford about 2. 43 g of a red-brown oil. The oil was eluted (100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 200 mL 20% EtOAc/hex, 200 mL 30% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (6 mm plate) yielding 1. 31 g (50. 2%) of product as a yellow crystalline solid.

Step B (4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester

Potassium carbonate (220 mg,]. 6 mmol, 3. 0 equiv) was added to a solution of acetic acid 4-hydroxy-3, 5-dimethyl-phenyl ester (96 mg, 0. 53 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous DMF (5 mL) followed by ter-butyl bromoacetate (100 µL, 130 mg, 0. 68 mmol, 1. 3 equiv). The mixture was stirred at 80°C for 2 h, which was then poured into H20 (25 mL) and extracted with EtOAc zozo mL). The organic layer was washed with H20 (2 x 5 mL), dried (anhydrous MgSO4), and rotary evaporated (75 °C) giving 127 mg (8] %) of phenylacetate intennediate as an orange-brown oil. The oil was dissolved in EtOH (2 mL) and 5 M ag NaOH (2 mL) was added. The mixture was rotary evaporated, acidified with] M aq HCI (10 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (x # 5 mL).

The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgSO4) and rotary evaporated to afford 64 mg (61 %) of phenol acid as a brown crystalline solid, which was dissolved in CHzCIs (2 mL) and MeOH (0. 5 mL) and (trimethylsilyl) diazomethane (2. 0 M in hexanes ; 0. 5 mL) was added. After stirring for 5 min, the mixture was evaporated (50 °C; azeotrope 2x with CH2Cl2) to give about 67 mg (60%) of methyl ester phenol as a brown oil. Calculated for C25H3oFN06S2 : m/z 210. 0892. Found : 210. 0884 Step C (4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-1-methyl- ethoxyl-2, 6-dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Cesium carbonate (260 mg. 0. 80 mmol, 3. 0 equiv) was added to a solution of (4-hydroxy-2, 6-dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (56 mg, 0. 27 mmo], 1.0 equiv) and to] uene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethyl ester (133 mg, 0. 27 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous DMF (3 mL). The mixture was stirred at 50°C for 16 h, which was poured into H20 (15 mL) and extracted with Et2O (10 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and evaporated (50°C) giving I]] mg of crude methyl ester as a yellow oil. The oil was eluted (100 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 20%

EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) to yield 18 mg of the purified methyl ester, which was then dissolved in EtOH (2 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 2 mL). The solution was evaporated, acidified with 5 M aq HC] (2 mL), and then extracted with CH2CI2 (5 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and evaporated (50°C) to afford about 12 mg (8. 6%) of the acid as a colorless oil.

Calculated for C25H30FNO6S2 : m/z 546. 1396. Found : 546. 1403 Example le 201 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-]-methyl- ethoxy}-2,6-dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A (4-Hydroxy-2, 6-dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid test-butyl ester Potassium carbonate (2. 7 g, 20 mmol, 3. 0 equiv) was added to a solution of acetic acid 4-hydroxy-3, 5-dimethyl-phenyl ester (LI 9 g, 6. 60 mnaol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous DMF (60 mL) followed by tert-butyl bromoacetate (1. 0 mL, 1. 3 g, 6. 8 mmol, 1. 3 equiv). The mixture was stirred at 80°C for 2 h and then at 20°C for 14 h, which was poured into H2O (300 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with H2O (2 x 50 mL), dried (anhydrous Na2S04), and rotary evaporated (75°C) giving 1. 63 g (84%) of phenylacetate intermediate as an orange-brown oil. The oil was dissolved in 0% N, N-diisopropylethyamine in MeOH (80 mL) and stirred for 4 h. The solution was evaporated to give a brown oil, which was dissolved in Et2O (50 mL) and washed with] M aq HCI (25 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous Na2SO4) and rotary evaporated (65°C) giving 1. 27 g (76%) of crude product as a brown oil. The oil was eluted (100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex. 400 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (4 mm plate) yielding 263 mg (16%) of the pure compound as a cream-colored crystalline solid and another 382 mg of less-pure material. step B 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [bJthiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide

The compound of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (l. 35 g, 4. 80 mmol, 1 equiv) in one portion was added to a solution of 1-amino- 2-propanol (0. 45 mL, 0. 44 g, 5. 8 mmol, 1. 2 equiv) and triethylamine (1. 4 mL, 1. 0 g, ] 0 mmol, 2.1 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (50 mL) cooled to 0°C. After stirring foe 2 h, the solution was washed with 1 M aq HC] (25 mL), dried (anhydrous Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (50°C) giving 1. 46 g (95%) of the secondary amide as an off-white solid. The solid was dissolved in anhydrous DMF (30 mE), and cesium carbonate (2. 0 g, 6.1 mmol, ]. 3 equiv) was added followed by]-iodopropane (0. 62 mL, L] g, 6. 4 mmol, 1. 3 equiv).

The mixture was stirred at 50°C. After 1 h, the mixture was poured into I M aq HC] (60 mL) and extracted with Et, (60 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous Na2SO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to afford about 1.588 g(91 %) of tertiary amide as a yellow crystalline solid. The solid was e] uted (] 00 mL 20% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 30% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 40% EtOAc/hex, 150 mL 50% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (4 mm plate) yielding 1. 35 g (78%) of the purified material as an off-white crystalline solid.

Step C (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-1-methyl- ethoxy}-2,6-dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid terl-butyl ester

The compound of diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (50 µL, 51 mg, 0. 25 mmol, 1. 0 equiv) was added over a period of] min to a solution of (4-hydroxy-2, 6- dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid tent-butyl ester (63 mg, 0. 25 mmol, 1 equiv), 5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (90 mg, 0. 25 mmo],]. 0 equiv), and triphenylphosphine (66 mg, 0. 25 mmol, 1. 0 equiv) in toluene (3 mL). The reaction solution was stirred for 16 h. and rotary evaporated. The resultant yellow oil was eluted (100 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 150 mL 10% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) yielding 100 mg (67%) of the desired product as a colorless oil. Calculated for C29H38CINNaO6S2 : m/z 618.1727. Found : 618. 1713 StepD (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-1-methyl- ethoxy}-2, 6-dimethy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid The compound of (4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethoxy}-2. 6-dimethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid tert-butyl ester (100 mg, 0.168 mmol) was dissolved in 4 M HCHn 1, 4-dioxane (5 mL), and the mixture was stirred for 17 h and then rotary evaporated (50°C ; azeotrope with CH2Cl2) yielding 96 mg (100%) to give the title compound as an off-white foam. Calculated for C25H30ClNO6S2: m/z 540.1281. Found : 540. 290.

Example 202 3-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid

A mixture of 3- (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (53 mg, 0. 25 mmol, I equiv), to] uene-4-su] fonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (127 mg, 0. 25 jmnol, 1. 0 equiv), and cesium carbonate (250 mg, 0. 77 mmo], 3. 0 equiv) in anhydrous DMF (5 mL) was stirred at 60°C for 13 h. The mixture was poured into H20 (30 mL) and extracted with Et20 (3 x 15 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) giving 68 mg of a yellow oil, which was then dissolved in EtOH (5 mL) and 5 M aq NaQH (0. 5 mL). After 15 h, the solution was rotary evaporated, acidified with 5 M aq HCI (2 mL) and extracted with CHsCL (5 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) yielding 99 mg of the crude acid as a yellow oil, which was purified by reverse-phase chromatography to afford about 25 mg (19%) of the acid as a white crystalline solid. Calculated for C24H28ClNNaO4S3 : m/z 548. 0767. Found : 548. 0767.

Example 203 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amin o]-1-methyl-ethoxy}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran

2-Acetyl-4-chlorophenoxy acetic acid (2. 06g, 9. 0 mmol) and NaOAc.

(4. 43g, 54 mmol) was added to Ac2O (45. 0 mL) and the mixture was heated at I 1 0°C under N2 for 3 hours. The mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and poured into HrO (200mL) and stirred overnight. The aqueous mixture was extracted with Et20 (450 mL) and the Et20 layer was separated. The Et20 was extracted with H20 (5X 100mL), washed with brine and dried (MgSO4) and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated and the resulting oil was chromatographed on the chromatron using a 4nun plate and eluted with EtOAc/hexane (5 : 95) to give about 0. 98g (65%). NMR CDCI b 7. 45 (m, 1H), 7. 42 (m, 1H), 7. 38 (d, lI3), 7. 25 (m, IH) 2. 22 (S, 3H). <BR> <BR> <P> Step B<BR> <BR> 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonyl chloride n-BuLi 2. 5 M (1. 20 mL, 3. 0 mmol) was added to 5-chloro-3-methy]- benzofuran (0. 40g, 2. 40 mmol) in dry THF (4. 0 mL) under N2 at-5°C over 15 minutes.

The light brown solution was stirred for 30 minutes at-5°C to 0°C. This mixture was added by syringe to a stirring solution fo SO2Cl2(o. 23 mL. 2. 9 mmol) in hexane (4. 0 MI) at-5°C to 0°C and stirred for I hour. The mixture to was wanned to ambient temperature and diluted with H20 (10 mL), neutralized with solid NahCO3 and diluted with hexane (60mL). The organic layer was separated and dried (MgS04). filtered and evaporated on the rotary to viscous oil. Chromatography on the chromatotron eluting with EtOAc- hexane 5 : 95 gave an oH. 0. 67g. NMR CDCl3 # 7. 70-7. 7. 58 (m, 3H), 2. 62 (S, 3H).

Step C 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-su] fonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide

A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonyl chloride (268 mg, 1. 01 mmol,] equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (5 mL) was added to a solution of 1-amino-2- propanol (95 pL, 92 mg, 1. 2 mmol, 1. 2 equiv) and triethylamine (280 gL, 200 mg, 2. 0 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (5 mL) cooled to 0°C. After stirring for 30 min, the solution was washed with] M aq HCl (5 mL), dried (anhydrous MgS04), and rotary evaporated (50°C) giving 242 mg (79%) of the secondary amide as a light-yellow crystalline solid, which was then dissolved in anhydrous DMF (5 mL). Cesium carbonate (430 mg, 1. 3 rnmol, 1. 3 equiv) was added to the solution followed by 1-iodopropane (] 30 uL, 230 mg, 1. 3 mmol, 1. 3 equiv). The mixture was stirred at 50°C, and after l h, it was poured into] M aq HCI (25 mL) and extracted with Et20 (25 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) giving 246 mg (70%) of tertiary amide as a light-yellow crystalline solid. The sohd was e] uted (J50 mL 30% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) yielding 154 mg (44%) of the purified material as a white crystalline solid.

Calculated for C15H20ClNNaO4S : m/z 368. 0699. Found : 368. 0701.

Step D (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amin o]-1-methyl-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (26 µL, 27 mg, 0. 3 mmol, 1. 0 equiv) over a period of] min was added to a solution of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (26 mg, 0. 13 mmol, J equiv), 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (46 mg, 0. 13 mmol, 1. 0 equiv), and triphenylphosphine (35 mg, 0. 3 mmo],]. 0 equiv) in anhydrous toluene (3 mL). The solution was stirred for 22 h, and the mixture was rotary evaporated. The resultant yellow oil was eluted (200 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 200 mL] 0% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) yielding

40 mg (58%) of the methyl ester as a colorless oil. which was dissolved in EtOH (4 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 4 mL). After stirring 15 h the solution was rotary evaporated, the residue was acidified with 5 M aq HC] (2 mL) and then extracted with CH2Cl2 (5 mL).

The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50 °C) to afford about 32 mg (47%) of the acid as a colorless oil. Calculated for C24H2sC] NNaO7S : m/z 532. 1173. Found : 532. 1160.

Example 204 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-]-me thyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonic acid (2-bromo-propyl)-propyl-amide Triphenylphosphine (93 mg. 0. 35 mmo],]. 5 equiv) was added to a solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl- amide (82 mg, 0. 24 mmo],] equiv) and carbon tetrabromide (120 mg, 0. 36 mmol, ]. 5 equiv) in dich] oromethane (3 mL). The solution was stirred for 21 hours and rotary evaporated, and the resultant yellow oil was eluted (200 mL 5% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 nun plate) to afford about 79 mg (82%) of the product as a white crystalline solid. Calculated for C15H20ClNNaO4S : m/z 368. 0699. Found : 368., 0701.

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amin o]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzofuran-2-sulfonic acid (2-bromo- propyl)-propyl-amide (48 mg, 0.12 mmol, 1 equiv), (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-

acetic acid ethyl ester (27 mg, 0. 12 mmol, l. 0 equiv), and cesium carbonate (] l0 mg ; 0. 34 mmol, 2. 9 equiv) in anhydrous DMF (5 mL) was stirred at 60°C for 18 b. The mixture was poured into H20 (30 mL) and extracted with Et20 (4x15 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgSO4) and rotary evaporated (50 °C) giving 58 mg of a yellow oil, which was eluted (100 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) yielding 1 I mg of the ethyl ester as a colorless film. The material was dissolved in EtOH (1 mL) and 5 M aq NAOB (0. 1 mL). After stirring 16 h, the solution was evaporated. The resultant residue was acidified with J M aq HCl (2 mL) and then extracted with CJCJs (5 mL). Dry the organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgSO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield about 3. 3 mg (5%) of the desired acid as a colorless film. Calculated for C24H28ClNNaO6S2 : m/z 548. 0944. Found : 548. 0940.

Example 205 3- (4- j2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid Step A 3-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl-amino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester The compound of 4,4-dimethyl-2-(triphenyl-#5-phosphanyl)-[1, 2, 5] thiadiazolidine],]-dioxide (190 mg. 0. 46 mmo],]. 5 eq.) was added to a solution of 3-(4- {2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2- methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid (69 mg. 0. 33 mmol., 1.1 eq.) and 5-ch] oro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propy])-propy]-amide U09 mg,

0. 30 mmol, I eq.) in anhydrous toluene (3 mL). The mixture was stirred for 17 h and rotary evaporated. The resultant material was eluted (100 inL 5% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) to yield about 21 mg (13%) of the methyl ester as a colorless oil.

Step B 3- (4- {2-j (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-I-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid The compound of 3- (4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-l-methy]-ethylsulfanyl ;-2-methyl-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (21 mg, 3. 8 mmol) was dissolved in EtOH (2 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 2 mL). After stirring for 17 h, the mixture was rotary evaporated. The resultant residue was acidified with I M aq HCl (5 mL) and then extracted with CH2C12 (5 mL).

The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) yielding the crude acid as a colorless film. The material was divided into two samples. Each sample was chromatographed by reverse-phase (10 mL 0.1 % TFA in 65% CH3CN/H2O 10 mL CH3CN) through 500-mg C] cartridges to yield about 11 mg (54%) of the purified acid. Calculated for C25H30ClNNaO4S3 : m/z 562. 0923. Found : 562. 0914.

Example 206 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-ethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propy l-amino]-1-methyl- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 3-Bromo-5-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene A solution of bromine (2. 2 mL. 6. 9 g. 43 mmo],].] equiv) in AcOH (20 mL) was added to a solution 5-chloro-benzo [b] lhiopheoe (6. 65 g, 39. 4 mmol,

I equiv) in AcOH (20 mL), and the mixture was heated at 50°C for I h and the volatiles were removed by rotary evaporation (50°C). The resultant material was dissolved in CH2C] 2 (80 mL), washed with saturated aq. NaHC03 (80 mL), dried (anhydrous Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give about 9. 23 g (94. 6%) of crude product as a light- brown solid.

Step B 3-Bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride

Chlorosulfonic acid (1.91 g, 3 equiv) was added to a solution of 3-bromo- 5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene (1 g, 0. 004 mol, I equiv) in 1,2-dichloroethane (20 mL) at 0°C and warmed to room temperature, and then added to a mixture of EtOAc (100 mL) and saturated aq NaCI (100 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous Na2SO4) and rotary evaporated giving 3. 2 g of the crude material. The material was eluted ( 0-70% EtOAc/hex) on chromatotron to yield about 0. 88 g of the title compound.

Step C 3-Bromo-5-clMoro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide

A solution of 3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (0. 88 g, 2. 5 mmol,] equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (10 mL) was added to a solution of l- amino-2-propano] (0. 24 mL, 0. 23 g, 3. 1 mmol, 1. 2 equiv) and triethylamine (0. 72 mL, 0. 52 g, 5. 2 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (15 mL) cooled to 0°C. The solution was washed with 1 M aq HCl (10 mL), dried (anhydrous Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give about 0. 80 g (82%) of the secondary amide as a light-yellow solid. The solid was dissolved in anhydrous DMF (15 mL) and cesium carbonate (1.1 g, 3. 4 mmol, ]. 3 equiv) was added followed by]-iodopropane (0. 32 mL. 0. 56 g, 3. 3 mmol, 1. 3 equiv).

The reaction mixture was stirred at 50 °C. After] h, the mixture was poured into I M aq HC] (25 mL), and extracted with Et20 (2 x 25 mL). The organic layer was cbied (anhydrous Na2S04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give about 0. 85 g (78%) of tertiary amide as a yellow oil. The solid was eluted (200 mL 30% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (2 mm plate) yielding about 0. 62 g (57%) of the title compound as an off- white crystalline solid. Calculated for C14H18BrClNO3S2 : m/z 425. 9600. Found : 425. 9618.

Step D 3-Bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)- propyl]-propyl-amide The compound of teri-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (0. 39 g, 2. 6 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) was added to a solution of 3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (0.55 g. 1.3 mmol, 1 equiv) and imidazole (0. 18 g, 2. 6 mmol, 2. 1 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (15 mL). After stirring for about 71 h, the mixture was rotary evaporated, which was then taken up in Et2O (30 mL) and washed with saturated aq NH4C] (2 x] 5 mL) and NaHCO3 (15 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous Na2S04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) giving 0. 73 g (100%) of the crude product as a yellow oil. The solid was eluted (] 00 mL hexanes, 300 mL 5% EtOAchex) through a chromatotron (4 mm plate) yielding about 0. 59 g (85%) of the title compound as a yellow crystalline solid. Calculated for C20H32BrClNO3S2Si : m/z 540.. 0465. Found : 540. 0430.

Step E 5-Chloro-3-ethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2- (tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)- propyl]-propyl-amide

Under argon, butyllithium (1. 6 M in hexanes ; 350 pL, 0. 56 mmol, 1.1 equiv) was added over a period of 2 min to a solution of 3-bromo-5-chloro- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2- (tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-propyl]-propyl- amide (277 mg, 0. 512mmol, l equiv) in anhydrous THF (15 mL) cooled to-78 °C. After stirring for 60 min, iodoethane (filtered through alumina ; 200 µL, 390 mg, 2. 5 mmol, 4. 9 equiv) was added to the reaction solution and allow the reaction solution to warm slowly. After stirring for 2 h, the solution was quenched with saturated aq NaHCO3 (10 mL). Et20 (10 mL) was added and the organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous MgSO4), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give about 239 mg of a brown oil. The material was purified by chromatography (50% CHsC/hex) to yield about 94 mg (37%) of the desired compound as an oil. Calculated for C22H37CIN03S2Si : m/z 490. 1673. Found : 490. 1666.

Step F<BR> <BR> 5-Chloro-3-ethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide About 5 M aq HC ! (5 mL) was added to a solution of oro-3-ethy]- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2- (tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-propyl]-propyl- amide (94 mg) in EtOH (5 mL) and the mixture was stirred for 63 h. The mixture was rotary evaporated (75°C : azeotroping with MeOH and then CH2Cl2) to yield about 75 mg of the title compound as an oil. Calculated for C16H22ClNNaO3S2: m/z 398. 0627. Found : 398. 0602.

Step G (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-ethyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-l-methyl- ethy] sulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid The compound of 4, 4-dimethyl-2- (triphenyl- ? L5-phosphanyl)- [1, 2, 5] thiadiazolidine 1, 1-dioxide (120 mg, 0. 29 mmol, 1. 5 equiv) was added to a solution of (4-mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (48 mg, 0. 21 mmol, 1. 1 equiv) and 5-chloro-3-ethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl- amide (73 mg, 0. 19 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous toluene (3 mL). The mixture was stirred for 16 h and rotary evaporated. The resultant material was eluted (100 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 200 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 150 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (I mm plate) yielding 6. 1 mg (5. 4%) of the ethyl ester as a colorless oil, which was dissolved in EtOH (1 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (1 mL). After stirring for 40 min, the reaction solution was evaporated, and the resultant residue was acidified with 1 M aq HCl (5 mL) and then extracted with CH2Cl2 2 x 5 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous N49SO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield about 4. 8 mg (4. 4%) of the product. Calculated for C25H30ClNO5S3 : m/z 555. 0975. Found : 555. 0964.

Example 207 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino] -1-methyl-ethoxy}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide Under argon, butyllithium (1. 6 M in hexanes :1.3 mL, 2.] mmo], 2. 3 equiv) was added over a period of 2 min to a solution of 3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-

sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (381 mg, 0. 893 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous THF (20 mL) cooled to -78 °C. After stirring for 60 min, MeOHU (200 µL,) was added to quench the reaction solution. The solution (50°C) was evaporated, and the resultant residue was taken up in Et20 (10 mL) and washed with saturated aq NH4Cl (] 0 mL). The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous MgSO4), and rotary evaporated (50°C) giving 297 mg (96%) of an orange-yellow oil. The oil was eluted (50 mL 1:1 CH2Cl2/hex, 50 mL 1% EtOH in 1:1 CH2Cl2/hex, 100 mL 2% EtOH in 1:1 CH2C] 2/hex,) through a chromatotron (1 mjn plate) to yield about 250 mg (80. 5%) ofthe product as a light orange-red oil. Calculated for C14H19ClNO3S2 : fizz 368. 0495. Found : 368. 0491.

Step B (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino] -1-methyl-ethoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Diisopropyl azodicarboxylale (24 µL, 25 mg, 0. 12 mmol, 1. 0 equiv) was added over a period of] min to a solution of (4-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (24 mg, 0. 12 mmol, 1 equiv), 5-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (43 mg, 0. 12 mmol, 1. 0 equiv), and triphenylphosphine (32 mg, 0. 2 mmo],]. 0 equiv) in anhydrous toluene (3 mL). The solution was stirred for 4. 5 h and rotary evaporated. The resultant yellow oil was eluted (200 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 200 mL] 0% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) yielding 3 mg (20%) of the methyl ester as a colorless oil, which was dissolved in EtOH (2 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 2 mL). After stirring for 62 h, solution was rotary evaporated, and the resultant residue was acidified with] M aq HC] (10 mL) and then extracted with CH2C] 2 (2 x 5 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50 °C) to yield about 13 mg (2] %) of the desired acid as a colorless fil m. Calculated for C23H26ClNO6S2 : m/z 5] 2. 0968. Found : 512. 0948.

Example 208 <BR> <BR> (2-Methyl-4- {I-methyl-2- [ (3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethoxy}-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl- silanyloxy)-propyl]-propyl-amide The compound of tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (318 mg, 2. 1 1 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) was added to a solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propy])-propy]-amide (382 mg,]. 06 mmol,] equiv) and imidazole (l44 mg, 2. 12 mmol, 2. 1 equiv) in CH2CI2 (10 mL). After stirring for 7 h, the mixture was evaporated and the resultant material was taken up in Et20 (20 mL) and washed with saturated ag NH4Cl (10 mL) and NaHCO3 (10 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated giving 575 mg (114%) of the crude product as a colorless oil. The solid was eluted (100 mL hexanes, 150 mL 5% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (2 mm plate) to yield about 478 mg (95. 1%) of the purified material as a colorless crystalline solid. Calculated for C2] H35ClN03S2Si : m/z 476. 1516. Found : 476. 508.

Step B 3-Methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-propyl]- propyl-amide

A mixture of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2- (tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-propyl]-propyl-amide (395 mg, 0. 830 mmol), palladium on carbon (5% Pd ; 49 mg), and triethylamine (2 mL) was shaken under 60 psig H2 for 30 h. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was rotary evaporated (50'C) yielding 366 mg (J 00%) of the product as a colorless crystalline solid. Calculated for C21H36NO3S2Si : m/z 442. 1906. Found : 442.] 895.

Step C 3-Methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide A solution of 3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2-(tert-butyl- dimethyl-silanyloxy)-propyl]-propyl-amide (350 mg. 0. 79 mmol) and trifluoroacetic acid (2 mL) in CH2C] (10 mL) was stirred for 15 min. and the mixture was rotary evaporated.

The resultant residue was chromatographed (] 00 mL hexanes, 100 mL 50% EtOAc/hex) through flash silica gel (35 mm x 35 mm dia.) to yield about 21 3 mg (82%) of the product as a yellow oil. Calculated for C15H22NO3S2: m/z 328.1041 Found : 328.1037.

Step D 2-Methyl-4- {1-methyl-2- [ (3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethoxy}-phenoxy)-acetic acid Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (30 pL, 31 mg, 0. 15 mmol, 1. 0 equiv) was added over a period of] min to a solution of (4-hydroxy-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (30 mg, 0. 15 mmol, 1. 0 equiv), 3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (50 mg, 0.15 mmol, 1 equiv), and triphenylphosphine (40 mg, 0. 15 mmol, 1. 0 equiv) in anhydrous toluene (3 mL). The solution was stirred for 17 h., and the mixture was rotary evaporated. The resultant yellow oil was eluted (200 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 200 mL 10% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) yielding 20 mg (26%) of the methyl ester as a colorless oil. The oil was dissolved in EtOH (2 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 2 mL) was added. After stirring for 2 h, the reaction solution was evaporated, and the resultant residue was acidified with I M aq HC] (] 0 mL) and then extracted with CH2CL (2x5 mL). The organic layer was dried (anhydrous MgSO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) yielding l S mg (24%) of the desired acid as a colorless film. Calculated for C24H29NO6S2 : m/z 492. 1515. Found : 492. 1532.

Example 209 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-2-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-3-sulfonyl)-propyl-amin o]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-2-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-3-sulfonyl chloride Ch] orosu] fonic acid (72 pL,] 30 mg, 1.18 mmol, 3. 0 equiv) was added 10 a solution of 5-chloro-2-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene (66 mg. 0. 36 mmo],] equiv) in]. 2-

dichloroethane (1 mL) cooled to 0 °C. After stirring for an] h, the mixture was poured into a mixture of EtOAc (5 mL) and saturated aq Nad (5 mL). The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (40°C) to yield about 82 mg (81 %) of the product.

Step B [2-Methyl-4-(2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester

Trifluoroacetic acid (2. 0 mL, 3. 0 g, 26 mmol, 22 equiv) was added to a solution of {4-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl-propyl-amino)-ethylsulfanyl]-2-me thyl-phenoxy}- acetic acid ethyl ester (490 mg, 1. 19 mmol, l equiv) in CH2Cl2 (20 mL), the reaction solution was stirred for an] h. The solution (40°C) was evaporated to yield 71 3 mg (140%) of the trifluoroacetate salt as a colorless oil. The oil was dissolved in CH2C] 2 (50 mL) and saturated aq NaHCO3 (20 mL) was added. The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous Na2S04), and rotary evaporated (40°C) to yield about 349 mg (94. 1%) of the free-base amine as a colorless oil. Calculated for C16H26NO3S : m/z 312. 1633.

Found : 312. 1652.

Step C (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-2-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-3-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester

A solution of 5-chloro-2-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-3-sulfonyl chloride (33 mg, 0.12 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL) was added to a solution of. [2- methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (40 mg, 0. 13 mmol, 1.1 equiv) and triethylamine (35 µL. 25 mg, 0. 25 mmol, 2J equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL) cooled to 0°C. After stirring for an 1 h, the solution was diluted with CH2Cl2 (3 mL), washed with 0. 2 M aq HC] (5 mL), dried (anhydrous

MgS04), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give 72 mg (I 10%) of the sulfonamide as a yellow oil. The oil was eluted (50 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) to yield 44 mg (67%) of the purified material as a colorless film. Calculated for C25H31ClNO5S3: m/z 556.1053. Found : 556. 1072.

Step D (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-2-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-3-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu] fany]}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid The compound of (4-{2-[(5-chloro-2-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-3- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-ace tic acid ethyl ester (43 mg, 0. 077 mmol, 1 equiv) was dissolved in EtOH (4 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 4 mL) was added. After stirring for 2 h, the reaction solution was rotary evaporated. The resultant residue was acidified with I M aq HCl (10 mL) and then extracted with CH2Cl2 (2 x 5 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield about 38 mg (93%) of the acid as a yellow filnm. Calculated for C23H27ClNO5S3 : m/z 528. 0740. Found : 528. 0746.

Examp] e 2] 0 (4-{2-[(6-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A 4-Chloro-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl benzamide

2-F] uoro-4-ch] oro benzoic acid (2. 00g, 11. 5 n-imol) was added to SOC] 2 (25 mL) and the mixture was heated at reflux for an hour. The excess SOCI was removed on the rotary evaporator and the resulting oil was dissolved in CH2Cl2 (2omL) and added to a stirred mixture of N-methylN-methoxy hydroxylamine hydrochloride

(1. 25 g, 12. 8 mmo]) and pyridine (2. 50 mL, 30 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) at 0°C under N2. The mixture was stirred overnight, diluted with fresh CH2Cl2 (100mL) and extracted with H20 (3X 100 mL), IN HC] (100 mL) and saturated NaHCO3 (] OOmL), and then washed with brine and dried (MgS04). The mixture was filtered and evaporated to give about 2. 06g (82%) of the title compound as a pale yellow liquid. NMR (CDCl3) # 7. 4 (m, 1H), 7. 2 (m, 1H), 7. 15 (m, 1H), 3. 5 (broad s, 3H), 2. 4 (s, 3H).

Step B 1- (4-Chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl) ethanone

CH3Li (4. 30 mL, 6. 0 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirring solution of 4- chloro-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-n-methyl benzamide (1. 09 g, 5. 0 ii-iniol) in THF (30mL) under N at -70°C. The mixture was stirred for 1 hour at-70°C, and then at 0°C for 1 hour. The mixture was quenched with a saturated solution ofNHCl at IO°C and extracted with Et20 (] 00 mL). The organic layer was dried (MgSO4), filtered and evaporated to give a pale yellow liquid (0. 84g), which was chromatographed on the chromatotron using a 4mm plate and then e] uted wnth EtOAc-hexane (10 : 90) to afford about 0. 52g (60%) of a pale yellow liquid. NMR CDCl3 # 7. 9 (t,] 1H), 7. 25-1. 5 (m, 2H), 2. 6 (s, 3H).

Step C 6-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

Cesium carbonate (4. 5 g,] 14 mmol. 2. 0 equiv) was added to a solution of 1-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-ethanone (1. 25 g, 7. 24 mmol, 1.1 equiv) and ethyl 2- mercaptoacetate (0. 75 mL. 0. 82 g, 6. 8 mmol, l equiv) in anhydrous DMF (] 5 mL). The mixture was stirred at 80 °C for 1 h and then stirred at 20 °C for 14 h. The mixture was poured into HO (75 mL) and extracted with Et2O (2 x 50 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydr Na2S04) and rotary evaporated (90 °C) o yield 1. 43 g (82%) of product as a orange-yellow solid. step D 6-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene

The compound of 6-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (1. 40 g, 5. 50 mmol, 1 equiv) was dissolved in hot EtOH (30 mL) and 5 M NaOH (3 mL) was added. The solution was stirred for an hour and then rotary evaporated. The resultant solid was suspended in 0. 2 M aq HCI (50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL). The EtOAc layer was dried (anhydr Na2SO4) and rotary evaporated (50 °C) yielding l. l5 g (92. 3%) of acid as a light yellow solid. The acid and copper powder (210 mg 3. 3 mmo], 0. 60 equiv) was suspended in quinoline (60 mL), and the mixture was heated at 200 °C for 20 min and then allowed to cool. The mixture was diluted with Et20 (300 mL) and filtered through Celite. The filtrate was washed with 5 M aq HCI (4 x 100 mL) to remove quinone. The organic layer was dried (anhydrous Na2SO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield 1. 62 g (161 %) of crude product as a brown liquid. The liquid was eluted (200 mL hexanes) through a chromatotron (4 nana plate) to afford about 961 mg (95. 7%) of the product as a colorless liquid.

Step E 6-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride Butyllithium (l. 6 M in hexanes ; 830 µL, 1. 3 mmol, 1. 2 equiv) was added to a solution of 6-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene (203 mg, 1.11 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous THF (5 mL) cooled to-40°C in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath. The reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0 °C). After stirring for 30 min, the reaction solution was added to a solution of sulfuryl chloride (180 µL, 300 mg. 2. 2 mol, 2. 0 equiv) in hexanes (2 mL) cooled to-40 °C. Then the solution was then transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for 30 min, the solution was quenched with

MeOH ; and saturated aq NaHCO3 was added to neutralize the acidic mixture. The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous MgSO4), and rotary evaporated. The resultant brown oil was eluted (50 mL hexanes. 50 mL l 0% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (I rmll plate) to yield 51 mg (16%) of product as yellow-orange needles.

Step F (4-{2-[(6-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of 6-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (47 mg, 0. 17 mmol, I equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL) was added to a solution of [2- methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (57 mg, 0. 1 mmol, 1. l equiv) and triethylamine (47 pL, 34 mg, 0. 34 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2CI2 (I mL) cooled to 0°C in an ice bath. After about 30 min, the solution was removed from the ice bath. After stirring for 2. 5 h, the solution was diluted with CH2CI2 (3 mL), washed with 0. 2 M ag HCI (5 mL), dried (anhydrous MgS04), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give 101 mg (110%) of the sulfonamide as a brown oil. The oil was eluted (50 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (I mm plate) to yield 55 mg (59%) of the purified sulfonamide ester as a colorless film, which was then dissolved in EtOH (5 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 5 mL) was added. After stirring for I h. the solution was evaporated and the resultant residue was acidified with 1 M aq HC1 (10 mL) and extracted with CH2CI2 (2x5 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgSO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield bout 52 mg (59%) of the acid as a yellow glass. Calculated for C23H27ClNO5S3 : m/z 528. 0740. Found : 528. 0746.

Example Example 211 (4-{2-[(7-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl benzamide

The compound of 3-chloro-2-fluoro benzoyl chloride (3. 50 g,] 7. 1 mmol) in CH2C12 (20 mL) was added dropwise to a stirring solution of N-methoxy-N-methyl hydroxylamine hydroxylamine hydrochloride (1. 95 g, 20 mmol) and pyridine (3. 60 mL, 44. 5 mmol) in CH2C12 (80 mL) at 0°C. The mixture was stirred over the weekend and worked up as described in Example 210, Step A to give the title compound 3. 56g (96%) as a colorless oil. MS (M/E) : 218(m+1), 220 (m+]).

Step B 1-(3-Chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl) ethanone CH3Li (] 2. 00mL,]. 68 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of 3-chloro- 2-fluoro-N-methoxy-N-methyl benzamide (3. 26 g, 15. 0 mmol) in THF (70 mL) under N2 at-60°C. The mixture was stirred at-60° C for 3 h, and then warmed to-40° C and quenched with a saturated solution of NH4C]. The mixture was worked up as described in Example 210, Step B. Chromatography on the chromatron using a 4mm plate and eluting with EtOAc-hexane (5-95) affords about 1. 20g (46%) of the title compound. NMR (CDCl3) #7. 68 (m, H), 7. 45 (m,] 1H), 7. 8 (m,] 1H), 7. 65 (d, 3H).

Step C 7-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

The compound of]-(3-Chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl) ethanone (1. 8 g, 6. 8 mmol) was added to a stirring suspension of Cs2CO3 (4.17 g, 12. 8 mmol) in dry DMF (20 mL) and then 2-mercapto ethyl acetate (0. 77 g, 6. 4 mmol) was added. The mixture was heated at 80°C for 1hour. The mixture was stirred under N2 overnight, and then poured into H20 (l 00 mL) and extracted with Et20 (] 50 mL). The Et2O was extracted with H20 (3x200mL), washed with brine, dried (MgS04) and filtered. A light brown solid was obtained upon evaporation. NMR (CDCl3) #7. 65 (d, 1 H), 7. 45 (d, I H), 7. 4 t, 1 H), 4. 40 (q, 2H), 2. 68 (S, 3H), 1. 44 (t, 3 H).

Step D 7-Chloro-3-methyl benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid The compound of 7-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (slog, 4. 3 mrnol) was added to a stirring solution of 5M NaOH (30 mL) and EtOH (30 mL) under N2, and the mixture was heated at reflux for 30 minutes. The mixture was acidified to pH 4. 0 with 37% HCJ and extracted with Et20 (300 mL). The EtnO was washed with HO (2X 200mL) and brine, and then dried (MgSO4), filtered and evaporated to give about 0. 96g of a light brown solid. NMR (DMSO-d6) #7.85 (d, 1H), 7. 64 (d,] 1H), 7. 45 (t, 3 H).

Step E 7-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene

A solution of 7-chloro-3-methyl benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (0. 41 g, 1. 49 mmol) and Cu powder (0. 069 g,]. 09 mmol) in quinone (20 mL) was stirred and heated at 200°C for 20 minutes. The mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and diluted with Et20 (100 mL), and then extracted with 2 M HO (5x100 mL), washed with brine, dried (MgSO4) and filtered through celite. The filtrate was concentrated to a brown oil and chromatographed on a 4mm plate eluting with EtOAc-hexane (5-95) to afford about 0. 19 g of oil. NMR (CDCl3)#7. 62 (m, 1H), 7. 35 (m, 2H), 7. 05 (s,] H), 2. 42 (s, 3H).

Step F 7-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride Butyllithium (1. 6 M in hexanes, 1. 8 mL, 2. 9 mmol, 1. 2 equiv) was added to a solution of 7-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene (442 mg, 2. 42 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous THF (5 mL) cooled in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath (-40°C). The solution was transferred to an ice bath (0°C). After stirring for 20 min, the solution was added to a solution of sulfuryl chloride (390 µL, 660 mg. 4. 9 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) in hexanes (5 mL) cooled in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath (-40°C) (do not warm above -17°C during the addition). Then the reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for l h. saturated aq NaHCO3 (5 mL) was added to quench the reaction. The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous MgSO4), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give 542 mg (79. 7%) of crude product as a tan crystalline solid. The solid was eluted (50 mL hexanes. 150 mL 10% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (2 mm plate) to yield 187 mg (27. 5%) of product as a light-yellow crystalline solid.

Step G (4- {2- [ (7-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu] fanyl- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of 7-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (54 mg, 0. 19 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL) was added to a solution of [2- methyl-4-(2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (66 mg ; 0. 21 mmol, 1.1 equiv) and triethylamine (54 pL, 39 mg, 0. 39 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2C12 (I mL) cooled in an ice bath (0°C). The solution was removed from the ice bath. After stirring for 2 h, the solution was diluted with CH2Cl2 (3 mL), washed with 0. 2 M aq BC1 (5 mL), dried (anhydrous MgS04), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give 109 mg (100%) of the sulfonamide as a yellow oil. The oil was eluted (50 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) to yield 82 mg (77%) of the purified ester as a colorless film, which was then dissolved in EtOH (8 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 8 mL) was added. After stirring for 3 h, the solution was concentrated, and the resultant residue was acidified with 1 M aq HCl (10 mL) and then extracted with CH2C12 (2 x 5 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield 65 mg (64%) of the acid as a white crystalline solid. Calculated for C23H27ClNO5S3 : m/z 528.0740. Found: 528.0730.

Example 212 (4- {2- [ (4-Chl oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl)- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 4-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride

Butyllithium (1. 6 M in hexanes ; 4. 2 mL, 6. 7 mmol, 1.] equiv) was added to a solution of 4-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene (1.10 g, 6. 02 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous THF (10 mL) cooled in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath (-40°C). The reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for 20 min, the reaction solution was added to a solution of sulfuryl chloride (1. 5 mL, 2. 5 g,] 9 mmo], 3. 1 equiv) in hexanes (10 mL) cooled in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath (-40°C) (do not wann above - 3°C during the addition). The reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for I h, a saturated aq NaHCQ3 (10 mL) was added to quench the reaction. The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (40°C) to give 1. 37 g (80. 9%) of crude product as a tan crystalline solid. The material was eluted (150 mL hexanes, 150 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 150 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (4 mm plate) to yield 746 mg (44. 1%) of product as a cream-colored crystalline solid. step B (4-{2-[(4-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of 4-ch] oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyl chloride (54 mg, 0. 9 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL) was added to a solution of [2- methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (66 mg, 0. 21 mmol, 1.1 equiv) and triethylamine (54 µL, 39 mg, 0.39 mmol, 2.0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL). After stirring for 13 b, the solution (50 °C) was concentrated to give a yellow film. The material was eluted (50 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 50 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) to yield 84 mg (79%) of the purified ester as a colorless film. which was then dissolved in EtOH (8 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 8 mL) was added. After stirring for 1 h, the reaction solution was rotary evaporated. and the resultant residue was acidified with I M aq ICI (10 mL) and extracted with

CH2Cl2 (2 x 5 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgSO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield about 83 mg (82%) of the acid as a light-yellow crystalline solid. Calculated for C23B27C] NOSI : m/z 528. 0740. Found : 528. 0755.

Example 213 (4- {2- [ (3-Methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] sul fany]}-2- methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 3-Methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sultonyl chloride Butyllithium (1. 6 M in hexanes ; 5. 3 mL, 8. 5 mmol,]. 1 equiv) was added to a solution of 3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene (1.15 g. 7. 76 mmoj,] equiv) in anhydrous THF (10 mL) cooled in an acelonitrile/dry ice bath (-40°C). The reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for 20 min, the reaction solution was added over a period of 90 seconds to a solution of sulfuryl chloride (1.9 mL. 3. 2 g, 24 mmol, 3. 0 equiv) in anhydrous THF (10 mL) cooled in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath (- 40°C) never warmed above-6 °C during the addition. The reaction solution was then transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for] h, a saturated aq NaHCO3 (10 mL) was slowly added to quench the reaction. The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydr Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give 1. 39 g (72. 6%) of crude product as an orange-yellow crystalline solid. The material was eluted (150 mL hexanes, 100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 400 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (4 mm plate) to yield 737 mg (38. 5%) of product as a yellow crystalline solid.

Step B (4-{2-[(3-Methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino] -ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of 3-methyl-bemo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (50 mg, 0. 20 mmol, l equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (I mL) was added to a solution of [2-methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (70 mg, 0. 22 mmol, 1. 1 equiv) and triethylamine (56 pL, 41 mg, 0. 40 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL). After stirring for 1. 5 h, the solution was rotary evaporated to give a yellow film.

The material was eluted (50 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (1 mm plate) to yield 72 mg (68%) of the purified ester as a colorless film, which was then dissolve in EtOH (7 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 7 mL) was added. After stirring for 16 h, the solution was concentrated, and the resultant residue was acidified withy M aq HC] (10 mL) and then extracted with CH2Cl2 (2 x S mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield 65 mg (65. 0%) of the acid as a colorless film.

Calculated for C23H28NO5S3 : m/z 494. 1130. Found : 494. 1134.

Example 214 (4-{2-(5-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride

Butyllithium (l. 6 M in hexanes ; 8. 4 mL, 13 mmo],]. 1 equiv) was added to a solution of 5-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene (2. 05 g, 12. 2 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous THF (20 mL) cooled in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath (-40°C). The reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for 15 the reaction solution was added over a period of 2 min to a solution of sulfuryl chloride (2. 0 mL, 3. 4 g, 25 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) in hexanes (20 mL) cooled in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath (-40°C) never wanning above-9°C during the addition. The reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0 °C). After stirring for l h, a saturated aq NaHCO3 (20 mL) was added slowly to quench the reaction. The organic layer was separated dried (anhydrous Na2S04), and rotary evaporated (50°C) to give 2. 72 g (83. 8%) of crude product as a brown oil with brown crystals. The material was eluted (200 mL hexanes, 300 mL 10% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (6 nun plate) to yield 1.37 g (42. 2%) of product as a tan crystalline solid. <BR> <BR> <P> Step B<BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethy] sulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of 5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (53 mg, 0. 20 mmol. I equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL) was added to a solution of [2-methy]-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester trifluoroacetate (94 mg, 0. 22 mmol, 1.1 equiv) and triethylamine (83 pL, 60 mg, 0. 60 mmo]. 3. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (1 mL). After stirring for]. 5 h, the reaction solution was concentrated to give a yellow film. The material was eluted (50 mL] 0% EtOAc/hex,] 00 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (g mm plate) to yield 92 mg (86%) of the purified ester as a colorless film. The material was dissolved in EtOH (9 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 9 mL) was added. After stirring for 63 h. the reaction solution rotary evaporated, and the resultant residue was acidified with] M aq HCl (l0 mL) and then extracted with

CHsCb (2x5 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield 67 mg (66%) of the acid as an off-white crystalline solid. Calculated for C22H25CINO5S3 : m/z 514. 0583. Found : 514. 0583.

Example 215 (4- {1- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fony] amino)-methyl]-butoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid Step A (2-Oxo-pentyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester n-PrMgBr 2. 0 M (12. 5 mL, 25 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of n- (tert-butoxy carbonyl) glycine N-methoxy-N-methy] amide (2.] 8 g, 10. 7 mmol) in dry THF (30 mL) at -10 to 0°C. The resulting pale yellow solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 72 hours and then at reflux for 2. 5 hours. The mixture was quenched at 0°C with a saturated solution of NH4CI. The Et2O was added, and the organic layer was separated, washed with brine. dried (MgS04) and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated to give 1. 93g of a pale yellow oil. NMR CDCl3 # 5. 24 (b s,] H). 4. 00 (m, 2H), 2. 40 (t, 2H), 1. 65 (m, 2H), 1. 25 (s, 9H), 0. 90 (t, 3H).

Step B (2-Hydroxy-pentyl)-carbamic acid tert butyl ester NaBH4 0. 380 g.] 0 mmo]) was added portion wise to a stirring solution of 2-oxo-pentyl)-carbamic acid lert-butyl ester (1. 50 g. 7. 45 mmol) in dry THF (50 mL) at ambient temperature. The resulting suspension was stirred overnight and quenched with

CH30H. The mixture was evaporated to a semisolid residue, which was partitioned between H2O and CH2Cl2(200 mL). The organic layer was separated, washed with brine, dried (MgS04) and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated to give 1. 09g (72%) of a viscous liquid. MS (FAB+) 204. 1.

Step C {4-[1-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-methyl)-butoxy]-2-methyl-phe noxy}-acetic acid methyl ester

Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (0. 64 mL, 0. 66 g, 3. 3 mmol, 1. 0 equiv) was added over a period of 3 min to a solution of (4-hydroxy-2-methy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (633 mg, 3. 23 rnmol,] equiv), (2-hydroxy-pentyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester (656 g, 3. 23 mmol, 1. 0 equiv), and triphenylphosphine (846 g, 3. 23 mmol, ]. 0 equiv) in anhydr toluene (60 mL). The solution was stirred for 14 h and the mixture was rotary evaporated. The resultant yellow oil was eluted (50 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 20% EtOAc/hex, 300 mL 30% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (6 plate) to yield 757 mg (61. 5%) of product as nearly colorless oil.

Calculated for C20H31NNaO6 : m/z 404. 2049. Found : 404. 2042.

Step D [4- (]-Aminomethyl-butoxy)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid methyl ester Trifluoroacetic acid (2. 9 mL, 4. 3 g, 38 mmoL 20 equiv) was added to a solution of {4-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino-methyl)-butoxy]-2-methyl-phe noxy}-acetic acid methyl ester (Example 2l 0, Step C) (722 mg, 1.89 mmol, 1 equiv) in CH2Cl2 (20 mL). The colorless solution was stirred for 2 h. The reaction solution (50 °C) yielding 1.04 g (140%) of the trifluoroacetate sa] t was rotary evaporated as an orange oil.

The oil was dissolved in CH2Cl2 (50 mL) and saturated aq NaHCO3 (20 mL) was added.

The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (40°C)

to yield 492 mg (92. 4%) of the free-base amine as an orange oil. Calculated for C] 5H24NO4 : m/z 282-1705. Found : 282. 703.

Step E (4-{1-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonylamino) -methyl]-butoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A solution of 5-chloro-3-methylbenzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (Oakwood ; 237 mg, 0. 843 mmol, 1 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (4 mL) was added to a solution of [4- (l-aminomethyl-butoxy)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid methyl ester (249 mg, 0. 885 mmol, 1. 05 equiv) and triethylamine (360 µL, 260 mg, 2. 6 mmol, 3. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2C12 (4 mL). After 20 h, the reaction solution was rotary evaporated. The resultant material was eluted (50 mL] 0% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 20% EtOAc/hex, 50 mL 30% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (2 mm plate) to yield 201 mg (45. 3%) of the purified ester as a light-yellow film. The material was dissolved in EtOH (2 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 2 mL) was added. After stirring for 16 h, the reaction solution was rotary evaporated, and the resultant residue was acidified with 1 M aq Hz (10 mL) and then extracted with CH2Cl2 (2 x 5 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgSO4) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield about 188 mg (43. 6%) of the acid as an off-white solid. Calculated for C23H27CIN06S2 : m/z 512. 0968. Found : 512. 0967.

Example 216 (4-{1-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonylamino) -methyl]-butoxy}-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid A suspension of 5-fluoro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (211 mg, 0. 797 mmol, l equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (4 mL) was added to a solution of [4-(1-aminomethyl-butoxy)-2-methyl-phenoxy]acetic acid methyl ester (236 mg, 0. 839 mmol. l. 05 equiv) and triethylamine (330 pLe 240 mg, 2. 4 mmo], 3. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (4 mL). After stirring for 17 h, the reaction solution was rotary

evaporated. The resultant material was eluted (50 mL] 0% EtOAc/hex,] 00 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) through a chromatotron (2 mm plate) to yield 117 mg (28. 8%) of the purified ester as a colorless film. The material was dissolved in EtOH (2 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (0. 2 mL) was added. After stirring for] 6 h, the reaction solution was rotary evaporated, and the resultant residue was acidified with I M aq HC ! (] 0 mL) and then extracted with CH2Cl2 (2 x 5 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgS04) and rotary evaporated (50°C) to yield 105 mg (26. 6%) of the acid as a white foam. Calculated for C23H27FNO6S2 : m/z 496. 264. Found : 496. 1264. <BR> <BR> <P> Example 2l7<BR> (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyll-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

Step A 1-(5-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-2, 2, 2-trifluoro ethanone

LDA 1. 5 m (7. 3 mL,]]. 0 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirring solution of p-fluorochlorobenzene (1.30 g, 10 mmol) in anhydrous THF (15. 0 mL) under N2 at -70°C, The mixture was stirred at -70°C for 1 hour and then ethyl trifluor acetate (1. 56 g, 11mmol) in THF (5. OmL) was added dropwise. The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature under N2 overnight and quenched at 0°C with a saturated solution of NH4C]. The mixture was diluted with Et20, and the organic layer was separated, dried (MgS04). filtered, evaporated and chromatographed using a 4mm plate and eluting with EtOAc-hexane (6 : 94) to give 0. 98 g (43%) of a yellow liquid. NMR CDCl3 # 7.85 (m, ] H), 7. 65 (m.] H), 7. 25 (m, 1H).

Step B 5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

A solution of 1-(5-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro ethanone 0. 95 g, 4. 20 mmol) in CH3CN (4. 0 mL) was added to a stirring solution ethylthioacetate (0. 51 mL, 4. 60 mmol) and Et3N (0. 77 mL, 5. 50 mmol) in CH3CN (20 mL) at ambient temperature. The resulting yellow solution was heated at 80° C for 18 hours. After cooling to ambient temperature, the solvent was evaporated and the mixture was partitioned between Et20 (100 mL) and I M NaOH (50 mL). The organic layer was separated, dried (MgSO4) and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated, chromatographed on the chromatron using a 4mm plate and eluted with EtOAc-hexane (10 : 90) to give the ester as a white crystalline solid, 0. 80 g (62%). NMR CDCl3 # 8. 05 (s, 1H), 8. 80 (d, 1H), 7. 45 (dr 1H), 4. 42 (q, 2H), 1. 42 (t, 3H).

Step C 5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2 M NaOH (40 mL) was added to a stirring solution of 5-Chloro-3- trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (1.75g, 5. 7 mmol) in EtOH (40 mL), and the mixture was heated under reflux for 2 hours. EtOH was evaporated on the rotary evaporator and the resulting suspension was diluted with H2O ( OOmL), acidified to pH l with 37% HCl. The resulting precipitate was extracted into EtOAc (250 mL), washed with brine, dried (MgSO4), filtered and concentrated to give a white solid, 1. 45g.

Step D 5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethybenzo [b] thiophene

Copper powder (0. 200g, 3.15 mmol was added to a stirring solution of 5- chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (1. 45g, 5.18 mmol in quinoline (14. 0 mL), and the mixture was heat under N2 at 200°C for 20 minutes. The mixture was diluted with Et2O (20 mL) and filtered through celite. The filtrate was extracted with M HC] (3x] 00 mL), washed with brine, dried (MgS04), filtered and evaporated to a brown liquid. The liquid was chromatographed on the chromatron on a 4mm plate eluting with hexane to give the title compound 1.1 Og as a clear liquid.

Calculated for C9H4F3SCl : 235. 9674 ; Found 235. 9659. <BR> <BR> <P> Step E<BR> <BR> <BR> 5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride Butyllithium (1.6 M in hexanes ; 3. 2 mL, 5.1 mmol, 1.1 equiv) was added to a solution of 5-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene (l. 09 g, 4. 6] mmol, ] equiv) in anhydrous THF (20 mL) cooled in an acetonitrile/dry ice bath (-40°C). The reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for 10 min, the reaction solution was added over a period of] min to a solution of sulfuryl chloride (750 µL, 1. 3 g. 9. 3 mmol, 2. 0 equiv) in anhydrous THF (20 mL) in an acetonitriJe/dry ice bath (-40°C) never warming above-8°C during the addition. The reaction solution was transferred to a regular ice bath (0°C). After stirring for] h, a saturated aq NaHCO3 (20 mL) was slowly added to quench the reaction. The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous Na2SO4). and rotary evaporated (50 °C) to give 1. 23 g (79. 7%) of a crude product as an orange-brown oil. The material was eluted (200 mL hexanes. 00 mL 5% EtOAc/hex, 100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex) tu'tough a clmomatotron (4 mm plate) to yield 355 mg (23. 0%) of product as an off-white crystalline solid.

Step F [2-Methyl-4-(2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester

The compound of [2-methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]- acetic acid ethyl ester trifluoroacetate (545 mg. 1.28 mmol) was dissolved in CH2C] 2 (30 mL) and then saturated aq NaHCO3 (20 mL) was added. The organic layer was separated, dried (anhydrous Na2SO4), and rotary evaporated (40 °C) to yield 235 mg (58. 9%) of the free-base amine as a colorless oil.

Step G (4-{2-[(2-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfo nyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-pnenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester The compound of 5-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2- sulfonyl chloride ( 00 mg, 0. 298 mmol, 1 equiv) was added to a solution of [2-methyl-4- (2-propylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester (100 mg, 0. 321 mmol, 1.1 equiv) and triethylamine (85 pL, 62 mg. 0. 61 nvnol, 2. 0 equiv) in anhydrous CH2C] 2 (2 mL). After stirring for I h, the reaction solution was transferred to a chromatotron (1 mm plate) and eluted (100 mL hexanes. 100 mL 10% EtOAc/hex, 50 mL 20% EtOAc/hex) to yield 133 mg (73.1%) of the purified ester as a colorless film.

Step H (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfo nyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid The compound of (4-4 2- [ (5-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thiophene- 2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-a cetic acid ethyl ester (156 mg, 0. 256 mmol) was dissolved in EtOH (16 mL) and 5 M aq NaOH (1. 6 mL) was

added. After stirring for 14 h. the reaction solution was rotary evaporated. The resultant residue was acidified with 1 M aq HCl (15 mL) and then extracted with CH2Cl2 (2 x 10 mL). The combined organic layers were dried (anhydrous MgSO4), rotary evaporated (40 °C), and placed under high vacuum (8 mtorr) for 4 hours to yield 104 mg (69. 9%) of the acid as a white crystalline solid. Calculated for C23H24CIF3N05S3 : m/z 582. 0457.

Found : 582. 0443.

Elemental analysis for C23H23CIF3NO5S3 : calculated : C, 47. 46; H, 3. 98 ; N, 2. 41 ; found : C, 47. 57 ; H, 3. 87 ; N, 2. 29.

Example 218 (2-Hydroxy-I-methyl-propyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester Step A <BR> <BR> (l-Methyl-2-oxo-ethyl)-carbamic acid tent-butyl ester A solution of [1- (methoxy-methyl-carbamoyl)-ethyl[-carbamic acid tert- butyl ester (2g, 8. 6mmol) in 20mL dry THF was cooled to -78°C. DIBAL (2eq, 8. 6mL of 1M in toluene) was added and the reaction was stirred at-78°C for 30 minutes. The reaction was quenched with] OmL MeOH and I OmL water. The reaction was worked up in 50mL EtOAc and 50mL sat NaC]. The organics were dried with sodium sulfate and the organic layer was rotovaped to give 2. 2g of the desired product. MS [E] +]] 74 (M+H) 4.

Step B (2-Hydroxy-]-methy]-propy])-carbamic acid tert-buty] ester A solution of (1-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester (2g, 11.5mmol) in 20mL dry THF was coo] ed to-78°C. MeLi (3eq, 24. 6mL of 1. 4M solution in ether) was added and the reaction was stirred at-78°C for 30 minutes. The reaction

was allowed to slowly wann to RT. The mixture was added to 200mL EtOAc and washed with brine. The organics were dried with sodium sulfate and rotovaped to give 2. 2 g of the desired alcohol. MS [El+] 190 (M+H)+.

Example 219 Procedure A : General procedure used for Mitsunobu reactions

To a solution of primary or secondary alcohol in 25mL toluene was added phenol headpiece (1 eq), DIAD (1 eq.), PPh3 (J eq.). The reaction was stirred overnight at RT. The reaction mixture was added to] OOmL EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with brine and water (1 OOmL each). The organics were dried with sodium sulfate and rotovaped to give crude material. The materials were separated on chromatotron (10-70% EtOAc/hex) to give desired product.

Example 220 3-Bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride

To a solution of 3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene (1 g,. 004111ol, eq) in 20mL of l, 2-dichloroethane at 0°C was added chlorosulfonic acid (3 cq., 1.91 g). The solution was warmed to room temperature. The solution was added to 100mL EtOAc and ] OOmL brine for workup. The organic layer was dried with sodium sulfate and rotovaped to give 3. 2 g of the crude material. The material was separated on the chromatatron (10- 70% EtOAc/hex). The desired spot was rotovaped to give 0. 88g of product. MS [E] +] 347 (M+H) + Example 221 Procedure B : General procedure used for deprotection. sulfonyl chloride displacement, and hydrolysis

BOC-protected amines (Procedure A, Example 219) were added to a solution of trifluoroacetic acid (l OmL). The reaction mixtures were stirred overnight at RT. The mixtures were added to 50mL EtOAc and washed with brine twice. The organic layers were dried with sodium sulfate and rotovaped. The materials were dissolved in 20mL DMF and sulfonyl chloride was added (1 eq.). The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at RT. The reaction mixtures were each added to SOmL EtOAc and washed with brine twice. The organic layers were dried with sodium sulfate and rotovaped to give the desired esters. Some of these esters were held aside and used in Procedure C as described in Example 217. The materials were dissolved in EtOH (5mL) along with 5mL 5N NaOH. The reaction mixtures were stirred overnight at RT. The reaction mixtures were added to 25mL EtOAc, and the solution was acidified with 10mL 5N HCl. The organic layer was dried with sodium sulfate and rotovaped to give the desired acid product. The compounds were characterized with MS.

Example 222 Procedure C : General procedure for N-alkylation and hydrolysis To a solution of ester (Procedure B, Example 22l) in 20mL DMF at 0°C was added 3 eq. of propyl iodide a] ong with 2 eq. of NaH (mineral oil). The mixtures were healed and stirred at 80°C ovemight. The reaction mixtures were added to 50mL EtOAc and washed with brine twice. The oreanic jayers were dried with sodium sulfate

and rotovaped to give crude material. The material was separated on chromatotron (10- 70% EtOAc/hex elution). The desired esters were isolated and identified with MS. The materials were dissolved in EtOH (5mL) along with 5mL 5N NaOH. The reactions were stirred overnight at RT. The mixtures were added to 25mL EtOAc and acidified with ] OmL 5N HCI. The organic layer was dried with sodium sulfate and rotovaped to give the desired carboxylic acids. The compounds were characterized with MS.

Example 223 5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene

To 3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene (1 g,. 004mol, I eq) was added copper powder (2. 5eq,. 01 Ommol. 0. 64g) added along with 50mL DMSO. To this solution was slowly bubbled trifluoromethyl iodide. The reaction was stirred overnight at 120°C. The reaction mixture was filtered through celite. The filtrate was added to I OmL EtOAc for workup. The solution was washed with saturated NaC] twice. The organic layer was removed and dried with sodium sulfate. The solution was concentrated to give SOOmg of crude material. The material was added to chromaiotron and eluted with 10-70% EtOAc/hexanes. The product spot was identified with MS. About 200mg was isolated. MS [EI+] 237 (M+H)+.

Example 224 (2-Hydroxy-penty])-carbamic acid tert-buty] ester

(2-Oxo-ethyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester 2g,] 2. 5mmo]) was dissolved in 20mL dry THF. The solution was cooled to-78°C. N-propyl mapesium bromide (3eq. 37. 7mmol, 5.55g. 17.2mL of 30% solution in THF) was added, and the reaction was stirred at-78°C for 30 minutes. The reaction was quenched with 20mL

MeOH. The organics were removed and about]. 5g of product was identified by MS.

MS [El+] 204 (M+H) +.

Example 225 5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonic acid [2-(tert-butyl-dimethyl- si] any] oxy)-propy]]-propy]-amide

The compound of 3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [2- (tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-propyl]-propyl-amide (0.100g, 0.18mmol, 1eq) was added to a 3-necked flask. Copper powder (2. 5eq,. 46mmol. 0. 030g) was added along with 50mL DMSO. To this solution was slowly bubbled trifluoromethyl iodide. The reaction was stirred overnight at] 20°C. The reaction mixture was filtered through celite.

The filtrate was added to 100mL EtOAc for workup and washed with saturated'Na0 twice. The organic layer was removed and dried with sodium sulfate. The solution was concentrated to give 500mg of crude material. The material was added to a chromatotron and eJuted with] 0-70% EtOAc/hexanes. About 32me of product was isolated. MS [E] +] 530 (M+H)+.

Example 226 (4-{2-[(3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propy l-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester

{4-[2-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl-propyl-amino)-ethylsulfanyl]-2-me thyl- phenoxy}-acetic acid ethyl ester (250mg, 0.6mmol) was dissolved in 5mL of dichloromethane. Dimethyldiethylsi] ane (3eq.]. 8mmol.] 60mg) was added a] ong rvith 2mL TFA. The reaction was stirred at RT for 1 hr. The solvent was removed and

material dissolved in 5mL dichloromethane. Triethylamine (6eq,. 5mL) was added along with 3-Bromo-5-ch] oro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fony] ch] oride (] eq, 21 0mg). The reaction mixture was filtered through celite. The filtrate was added to 100mL EtOAc for workup. The solution was washed with saturated NaC] twice. The organic layer was removed and dried with sodium sulfate. The solution was concentrated to give 500mg of crude material. The material was added to a chromatotron and eluted with 10-70% EtOAc/hexanes. About 02mg of material was isolated. MS [EI+] 622 (M+H).

Example 227 (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1- methyl-ethoxy}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid S-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy- propyl)-propyl-amide (0. 030g,] eq, 0. 07mmol) was added to SOmL toluene. (4-Hydroxy- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid methyl ester (] eq, 0. 07mol), DAD (0. 0] 4mL.

202. 2] amu, 1 eq.), PPh3 (0. 07rmnol,. 0] 8g,] eq.) were added to the solution. The reaction was stirred overnight at RT. The mixture was added to OOmL EtOAc. The solution was washed with brine and water (100mL each). The organics were dried with sodium sulfate and rotovaped to give 35mg of crude material. The material was separated on a chromatotron (10-70% EtOAc/hex to give 15mg of material. MS [El+] 581 (M+H)+.

Example 228 (4- {2-[(3-Bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

The compound of (4- {2- [ (3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-ace tic acid ethyl ester (] Omg) was dissolved in l OmL EtOH. To the solution was added I OmL of SN NaOH and the reaction was stirred overnight at RT. The solution was added to] OOmL EtOAc and acidified with 20mL of 5N HCl. The organic layer was removed, dried with magnesium sulfate, and rotovaped to give 9. 2g of material. MS [EI+] 594 (M+H)+.

Example 229 (4-) 2-[(5-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)acetic acid The compound of (4-{2-[(3-bromo-5-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-ace tic acid ethyl ester ( 50mg, 0. 24nvool, l eq) was added to a 3-necked flask. Copper powder (2. 5eq, 0. 038g) was added along with 50mL DMSO. To this solution was slowly bubbled trifluoromethyl iodide. The mixture was stirred overnight at 120°C. and then filtered through celite. The filtrate was added to] OOmL EtOAc for workup. The solution was washed with saturated NaC] twice. The organic layer was removed and dried with sodium sulfate. The solution was concentrated to give] OOmg of crude material. The material was added to a chromatotron and eluted with 10-70% EtOAc/hexanes. About 15mg of material was isolated. The material was dissolved in 10mL 5N HCl/10mL EtoH and stirred ovemight

at RT. The solvent was removed and about 9. 5mg of the title compound was isolated.

MS [El+] 583 (M+H)+.

Example 230 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-propy]-phenoxy)-acetic acid A mixture of toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (200 mg, 0. 40 mmol), (4- mercapto-2-propyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (l 11 mg, 0. 44 mmol) and CS2C03 (195 mg, 0. 60 rmmol) in 10 mL of dry DMF was heated to 45 °C for 2 h. The mixture was diluted with Et2O and IN HC]. The organic layer was washed with IN HCl (3 x 10 mL) and brine and then dried over Na ;) S04. Organic solvent was removed under the vacuum.

Crude material was purified by chromatography (Hexanes/Acetone = 12/1) to provide 141 mg of (4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfollyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-propyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester. The ethyl ester was then dissolved in 10 mL of THF/H2O (1: by volume) with 0. 8 mL of IN aqueous LiOH. The mixture was allowed to stand at r. t. for 5 h. The mixture was diluted with Et2O and IN HCl. The organic layer was washed with IN HCl (3 x] 10 mL) and brine and then dried over Na, SO4. The organic solvent was removed under the vacuum to give] 33 mg of the title compound as white solids NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C25H30CINO5S3 555, found 556 (M + 1, 100%).

Example 231 (4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid

A mixture of toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fony])-propy]-amino]-ethy] ester (116 mg, 0. 23 mmo]), (4- Mercapto-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (54 mg, 0. 25 mmo]) and Cs2CO3 (112 mg, 0. 35 mmol) in] 10 mL of dry DMF was heated to 45 °C for 2 h. The mixture was diluted with Et2O and N HC]. The organic layer was washed with N HC] (3 x 10 mL) and brine and then dried over Na2SO4. The organic solvent was removed under the vacuum. Crude material was purified by chromatography (hexanes/acetone = 6/]) to provide 94 mg of (4- {2- [ (5-ch] oro-3-methy]-benzo [b] this ophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsufanyl}- phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester. The ethyl ester was then dissolved in 10 mL of THF/H2O (1:1 by volume) with 0. 8 mL of N aqueous LiOH. The mixture was allowed to stand at r. t. for 5 h. The mixture was diluted with Et2O and 1N HC. The organic layer was washed with 1N MCI (3 x] 10 mL) and brine and then dried over Na2SO4. The organic solvent was removed under the vacuum to give 89 mg of the title compound as white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C22H24C] N05S3 5] 3, found 514 (M + 1, 100%).

Example 232 <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl)- 2-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid

A mixture of toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (361 mg, 0. 72 mmo]), (4- Mercapto-2-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (200 mg, 0. 72 mmol) and Cs2CO3 (468 mg,]. 44 mmo]) in 15 mL of dry DMF was heated to 45 °C for 4 h. The mixture was diluted with Et20 and 1N HCl. The organic layer was washed with IN HCI (3 x 10 mL), brine and dried over Na2SO4. The organic solvent was removed under the vacuum. The crude material was purified by chromatoy aphy (hexanes/acetone = 7/1) to provide 355 mg of (4-12- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-2-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester. The ethyl ester was then dissolved in 10 mL of EtOH with 0. 3 mL of 5N aqueous NaOH. The mixture was allowed to stand at r. t. for] h. The mixture was diluted with Et20 and IN HCI. The organic layer was washed with IN 31CI (3 x l0 mL) and brine and then dried over Na2SO4. The organic solvent was removed under the vacuum to give 388 mg of the title compound as white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3); MS (ES+) m/z mass calculated for C23H23CIF3NO5S3 581, found 582 (M + 1, 1005).

Example 233 (S)- {2-Methyl-4-[1-(4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-pyrrolidi n-2-ylmethylsulfanyl]- phenoxy}-acetic acid

Chiral - S---6 0 0 F O \./\))/, \ FRO [2-Methyl-4- (pyrrolidin-2-ylmethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester, TFA salt To a solution of (S)-2-hydroxymethyl-pyrrolidine-1-carboxylic acid tert- butyl ester (2. 4 g, 11. 9 mmo in toluene (50 mL) were added ADDP (4. 6 g, 18. 2 mmol) and n-Bu3P (4. 6 mL,] 8. 5 mmol) under nitrogen at 0#5 °C, followed by the addition of (4-Mercapto-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (2. 6 g, 11. 5 mmoJ). The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred overnight. The mixture was loaded on silica gel column and eluted with hexanes and ethyl acetate giving (s)-2- (4- ethoxycarbonylmethoxy-3-methyl-phenylsulfanylmethyl)-pyrroli dine-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester (4. 33 g, 88. 7 %). The product was taken into methylene chloride (30 mL, treated with trifluoroacetic acid (5 mL) at 0#5 °C. and stirred for 2 h. Concentration of the mixture gives the title compound that was used for next step without further purification.

Step B (S)- {2-Methyl-4- []- (4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-pyrrolidin-2-ylmethylsul fanyl]- phenoxy}-acetic acid Chiral f-S 0 0 F 0--6 F-S-No OH F-JO F u

To a solution of [2-methyl-4-(pyrroldin-2-ylmethylsulfanyl)-phenoxy]- acetic acid ethyl ester, TFA salt (2l0 mg, O. Smmol) in methylene chloride (5 mL) was added triethyl amine (1 mL) and 4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride (122 mg, o. 5 mmo]) at 0-5 °C. After stirred for 2h, the mixture was concentrated and the residue was treated with NaOH (5N, I mL) in ethanol (l mL) for 2h. The mixture was concentrated and acidified with 5 N HCl (1 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracts were dried and concentrated, and the crude product was purified by reversed phase HPLC (water-actonitrile-0.1% TFA) giving the tit] e compound. MS (ES) : 490. 2 (M++]).

The following Examples 234 to 239 were prepared by following the procedure as described in Example 233.

Example 234 (s)-{4-[1-(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pyrrolidin-2- ylnmethylsulfanyl]-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid CH3 Chiral C3 cri 1 !-N OH o o MS (ES) : 528. 2 (37Cl, M+1), 526. 2 (35Cl, M++1).

Example 235 <BR> <BR> (R)- {2-Methyl-4- [I- (4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-pyurolidin-2-ylmethylsul fanyl]- phenoxy}-acetic acid CH3 Chiral S \ y0,, _O F 0 11 \-4 F

MS (ES) : 490. 0 (M++1).

Example 236 (s {4- []- (5-Bromo-6-ethoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-py]rolidin-2-ylmethy] su] fanyl]-2- methyl-phenoxy-acetic acid CH3 Chiral ber H3c 0-, W o o N-'o MS (ES) : 545. 4 (79Br, M++1), 547. 2 (81Br. M++1).

Example 237 (R)- {4- [1-(5-Bromo-6-ethoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-pyrrolidin-2-ylmet hylsulfanyl]-2- methyl-phenoxyj-acetic acid CH3 Chiral By-11 o \-4 H C 0- S-N5'OH N-'0 MS (ES) : 545. 4 (79Br, M++1), 547. 2 (81Br, M++1).

Example 238 (S)-{2-Methyl-4-[1-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-pyrr olidin-2- ylmethylsulfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid CH3 Chiral FX NC OvOH' --o-ll FO S-N. OH xi F 0

MS (ES) : 506. 3 (M++1).

Example 239 (R)- {2-M ethyl-4- []- (4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-pyn-ol i din-2- ylmethylsulfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid CH3 Chiral S--60 0 F Q Q- Oh F p MS (ES) : 506. 3 (Mi+]).

Example 240 (3-Chloro-4-f 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid s I /-- O YYys-N. C ! HO 1- : Stem A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonic acid (2-hydroxy-ethyl)-propyl-amide To a solution of 2-propylamino-ethanol (0. 35 g, 3. 44 mmol) in methylene chloride (34 mL) was added triethyl amine (7. 2 mL) and 5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (0. 97 mg. 3. 44 mmol) at 0-5 °C. After stirring for

2h, the reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (1. 0 g).

Step B (3-Chloro-4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid To a solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-ethyl)-propyl-amide (180 mg, 0. 5 mmol) in toluene (4 mL) were added ADDP (240 mg, 1 mmol) and n-Bu3P (0. 24 mL, 1 mmol) under nitrogen at 0-5 °C. Then (3- chloro-4-mercapto-phenyl)-acetic acid (I 10 mg, 0. 5 mmol) was added. The mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred overnight. The mixture was loaded on silica gel column and eluted with hexanes and ethyl acetate giving (3-chloro-4-{2-[(5-chloro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}-phenyl)-a cetic acid methyl ester (310 mg). The compound was then treated with NaOH (5N, 1 mL) in ethanol (I mL) for 2h at 50 °C. The mixture was concentrated and acidified with 5 N HCl (1 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracts were dried and concentrated, and the crude product was purified by reversed phase HPLC (water-acetonitrile-0.1% TFA) giving the title compound. MS (ES) : 532. 2 (M++1).

The following Examples 241 to 243 were prepared according to a procedure described in Example 240.

Example 241 (4-{2-[(5-Bromo-6-ethoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-3-chloro- phenyl)-acetic acid MS (ES) : 551. 2 (M++1).

Example 242 <BR> <BR> (4- {2- [ (5-Bromo-6-ethoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsu lfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid

MS (ES) : 547. 3 (M++1).

Example 243 (4-{2-[(5-Bromo-6-chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ethylsulfanyl}-2-methyl- phenoxy)-acetic acid MS (ES) : 537.1 (M++1).

Example 244 [3-Chloro-4-(1-{[propyl-(4-trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonyl) -amino]-methyl}- propylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid To a solution of (3-chloro-4-mercapto-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester (110 mg. 0. 51 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was added K2CO3 (104 mg, 0. 75 mmol), followed by the addition of N-2-bromo-butyl)-N-propyl-4-trifluoromeihoxy-benzenesulfonam ide (21 7 mg, 0. 5 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). After the mixture was stirred overnight, NaOH (5 Ne 2 mL) and ethanol (1 mL) were added, and then heated at 60 °C for 2h. The mixture was concentrated, acidified by 5N HC] (2 mL). extracted with ethyl acetate, dried and

concentrated. Reversed phase HPLC purification (water-acetonitrile-0. 1 % TFA) afforded the title compound. MS (ES) : 540. 3 (M++1).

Example 245 <BR> <BR> <BR> (R)- (3-Chloro-4- {2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- ]-methyl-ethylsulfanyl-phenyl)-acetic acid Chiral Ci 0 s zu S-N OH Cl 'CI O To a solution of (3-chloro-4-mercapto-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester (240 mg, 1.11 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) was added K2CO3 (24 mg,]. 7 mmol), followed by the addition of methanesulfonic acid 2- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-1-methyl-ethyl ester (442 mg, 1 mmol) in DMF (4 mL). After stirring at room temperature over a week, the mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water, dried and concentrated. Column chromatography on silica gel afforded (R)-(3-chloro-4-{2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-s ulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-1-methyl-ethylsulfanyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester. This product was treated with NaOH (5 N.] mL) in ethanol (1 mL) at 60 °C for 2h. The mixture was then concentrated, acidified by 5N HCl (2 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate, dried and concentrated. Reversed phase HPLC purification (water-acetonitrile-0.] % TFA) gave the title compound (90 mg). MS (ES) : 547. 3 (M+-]).

The following Examples 246 to 249 were prepared by throwing the procedure as described in Example 245.

Example 246 (2-Methyl-4-{2-[(naphthalene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl sulfanyl}-phenoxy)-acetic acid

MS (ES) : 472.1 (M+-1).

Example 247 (4- {2- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thi ophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethylsulfanyl}- 2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid MS (ES): 510.1 (M+-1).

Example 24 (4-{2-[(6-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]- ethanesulfinyl}-2-methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid MS (ES) : 526.06(M+-1).

Example 249 (5-{2-[(Naphthalene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-indol- 1-yl)-acetic acid MS (ES) : 465. 0 (M+-1).

Example 250 [4- (1- { [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid Step A 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chlorir3e Chlorosulphonic acid (21. 8 mL, 0. 328mol) was added via syringe to 0°C dichloroethane (118 mL). The compound of 5-chloro-3-methylbenzothiophene (20. 0 g, 0. 109mol) in dichloroethane (32 mL) was added dropwise to the solution. The resulting cranberry-colored solution thickened to a slurry and was stirred at room temperature.

After 2h. the reaction slurry was poured over an ice/water bath. The resulting precipitate was washed with copious amounts of water and dried overnight in a vacuum oven to provide 26. 0 g (84%) of the title compound.'H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl3) # 7. 88 (d. 1 H, J = 8. 6 Hz). 7. 75 (d,] H, J = 2. 0 Hz). 7.35 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz, 2. 0 Hz), 2. 45 (s, 3H). Rf= 0. 53 in 33% acetone in hexanes.

Step B 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-butyl)-amide

Dropwise, add 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (2. 03 g, 7. 22 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 mL) to a 0 °C solution of]-amino-2-butanol (0. 8 mL, 9. 94 mmol) and triethylamine (2. 0 mL, 14. 4 mmol) in dicMoromethane (80 mL).

The resulting solution was stirred at ambient temperature for l h, then diluted with dichloromethane and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo to provide a quantitative yield of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) õ 7. 79 (d, 1H, J= 8. 0 Hz), 7. 45 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 0 Hz, l. 8 Hz), 3. 69- 3. 64 (m,] H), 3. 24 (dd, 1H, J = 13. 3 Hz, 3.] Hz). 3. 92 (dd, 1H, J = 13. 3 Hz, 8. 0 Hz), 2. 66 (s. 3H), 1.53-1.41 (m, 2H), 0. 91 (1, 3H, J = 7. 1 Hz). MS [E] +] 334 (M+H)". Rr 0. 52 in 50% acetone in hexanes.

Step C 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-butyl)-propyl-amide : A solution of 5-ch] oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2- hydroxy-butyl)-amide (2. 41 9-. 7. 22 mmol) and 1-iodopropane (0. 92 mL, 9.38 mmol) in dimethylformamide (120 mL) was treated with cesium carbonate (3. 06 g, 9. 38 mmo]).

The resulting mixture was heated to 50 °C under N2 until all of the 5-chloro-3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-butyl)-amide was consumed. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature, and diluted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was washed with 1N HCl and water, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated in vacuo.

The crude material was purified by flash chromatography. using 20% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide 2. 43 g (90%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) 8 7. 79 d, 1h, J = 2. 3 Hz), 7. 74 (d.] H. J = 8. 7 Hz). 7. 46 (dd.] H. J = 8. 7 Hz, 2. 3 Hz), 3. 83-

3. 76 (m, 1H), 3. 35-3.] 6 (m, 4H), 2. 69 (s, 3H), 2. 33 (d, H, J= 3. 6 Hz),]. 67-]. 57 (m, 2H), 1.53-1. 42 (m, 2H), 0. 98 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 0. 82 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz). MS [E] +] 376 (M+H) +. Rf= 0. 23 in 20% acetone in hexanes.

Step D 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-bromo-butyl)-propyl-amide

A solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy- butyl)-propyl-amide (3. 34 g, 8. 88 mmo]) and carbon tetrabromide (4. 42 g,] 3. 33 mmol) in dichloromethane (60 mL) was treated with triphenylphosphine (3. 50 g, 13. 33 mmol).

The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature overnight, and then concentrated i71 vacua. The residue was diluted with diethyl ether and filtered. The filtrate was adsorbed onto silica gel and purified by flash chromatography. using 10% acetone in hexanes as eluent, to provide 2. 34 g (60%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 79 (d, 1 H, J = 1.9 Hz), 7. 74 (d,] H, J=8. 6Hz), 7. 45 (d. 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz. L9 Hz), 4.17-4.10 (m, 1H), 3. 73, 3. 47 ABq, H. J=7. 2Hz). 3. 69, 3. 51 (ABq, 1H. J = 7. 2 Hz), 3. 37-3. 30 (m, 1H), 3.23-3.15 (m, 1H), 2. 68 (s, 3H). 2. 3-2. 08 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.51 (m.

3H), 1. 08 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 0. 87 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz).

Step E [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}- propyl sulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid ethyl ester

A 0 °C suspension of sodium hydride (0.17 g, 4. 29 mmol) and (4-Mei-caplo-2- methyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 97g, 4. 29mmol) in dry DMF (26mol) was treated with a solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-brom- butyl)-propyl-amide (1. 312-, 2. 98mmo]) in DMF (6mL). The resulting solution was

stirred at ambient temperature for Sh, and then quenched with] N HC] (49mL). The reaction mixture was diluted with diethyl ether and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate and adsorbed onto silica gel. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography, using 14% ethyl acetate in hexanes, to obtain 0. 68g (39%) of the title compound. Rr 0.18 in 20% acetone in hexanes NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3)# 7. 77 (d,] H, J = 2. 2 Hz), 7. 73 (d,] H, J = 8. 6 Hz), 7. 44 (dd,] H, J = 8. 6 Hz, 2. 2 Hz), 7. 22 (d, 1 H, J = 1. 4 Hz), 7. 8 (dd, 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz, 2. 9 Hz), 6. 59 (d, 1H, J = 8. 6 Hz), 4. 62 (s, 2H), 4. 26 (q, 2H, J= 7. 2 Hz), 3. 38 (dd. 1H, J = 14. 4 Hz, 9. 4 Hz), 3. 24 (dd, 1 H, J = 14. 4 Hz, 5. 8 Hz), 3. 20-3. 06 (m, 3H), 2. 56 (s. 3H), 2. 24 (s, 3H),]. 97-]. 87 (m, 1H), 1. 52- ]. 35 (m, 3H),]. 29 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 1. 29 (t. 3He J = 7. 2 Hz),]. 09 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 0. 81 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz).

Step F [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl }- propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid A solution of [4-(1-{[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-methyl}-propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acet ic acid ethyl ester (0. 68 g,].] 6 mmo]) and 5N NaOH (0. 7 mL) in a solution of dioxane (1 mL) and ethanol (8mL) was stirred at ambient temperature under nitrogen for 2h, and then concentrated 7M vacuo.

The residue was diluted with 1N HCl, extracted with CH2Cl2, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated in vacuo to provide 0. 60 g (93%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 7. 74 (s, 1H), 7. 71 (d, 1H, J = 8.8 Hz, 1.5 Hz), 7. 42 (d,] H, J=8. 8Hz), 7. 22 (s, 1H), 7.19 (d, 1 H, J = 8. 8 Hz), 6. 61 (d, 1H, J = 8. 8 Hz), 5. 29 (d, 1H, J = 2. 2 Hz), 4. 68 (s, 2H), 3. 39 (dd, 1H, J = 13. 9 Hz, 8. 8 Hz). 3. 25 (dd, 1H, J = 15.4 Hz, 4. 4 Hz), 3. 20- 3. 07 (m, 3H), 2. 57 (s. 3H), 2. 22 (s, 3H),]. 96-]. 86 (na, H),]. 53-]. 35 (m, 3H), 1.09 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz). 0. 81 (t, 3H, J = 7.3 Hz). MS (ES) m/z mass calculated for C25H30O5NS3Cl555, found 554 (M-1) and 556 (M+]).

Example 251 [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pro pyl-amino]-methyl}- propylsulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid

The compound of [4-(1-{[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2- sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-methyl}-propy] sulfanyl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-acetic acid was resolved using chiral HPLC (Chira] Pak AD 4. 6 x 250mm, 90/10 heptane/3A EtOH, 1m1/min, 240 nm UV setting) to give enantiomers of isomer 1 (0. 301 g, isomer 1, 100% ee) and isomer 2 (0. 297 g9 isomer 2, 97. 5% ee). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3) 8 7. 74 (s, 1H), 7. 71 (d, 1H, J = 8. 8 Hz, 1. 5 Hz), 7. 42 (d, 1H, J = 8. 8 Hz), 7. 22 (s, 1H), 7. 19 (d, 1 H, J = 8.8 Hz), 6. 61 (d, 1H, J = 8. 8 Hz), 5. 29 (d, 1H, J = 2.2 Hz), 4. 68 (s, 2H), 3. 39 (dd, 1H, J= 13. 9 Hz, 8. 8 Hz), 3. 25 (dd, 1H, J = 15. 4 Hz, 4. 4 Hz), 3. 20-3. 07 (m, 3H), 2. 57 (s, 3H), 2. 22 (s, 3H), 1. 96-1. 86 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.35 (m, 3H), 1. 09 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz), 0. 81 (t, 3H, J = 7. 3 Hz).

Example 252 No example with Example number 252.

Standard synthesis procedures were used in preparing many of the exemplified compounds or intermediates of the present invention. These standard procedures are described below : Example 253 Standard Procedure (A) : A mixture of 0. 35 mmol sulfonyl chloride, 0. 3 mmoj 2-methyl-2- [4- (3-propylamino-propyl)-phenoxy]-propionic acid ethyl ester in] mL CH2C] 2 and 200 L triethylamine were placed in a 1 dram screw cap via]. The mixture was shaken for 8 h at an ambient temperature. The solvent was removed from the via] by evaporation, and the residue was dissolved in 1 mL ethanol and then 250 pL 5N NaOH

was added. The mixture was heated at 50°C for I h, which was then cooled and acidified with 350 pL 5N HCI. The crude reaction was poured onto a Varian ChemElut 1003 cartridge and eluted with 10 mL CH2CI2. After evaporation, the crude compound was purified using mass-guided reverse phase HPLC.

Example 254 Standard Procedure (B) : A solution of 0. 265 mmol sulfonamide (see Standard Procedure (F)) in ethanol (1 mL) and 0. 22 mmol tosylate derivative (e. g. 2- methyl-2- {4- [3- (toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-phenoxy}-propionic acid ethyl ester or 2-methyl-2- {3- [3- (toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-phenoxy}-propionic acid ethyl ester) in ethanol (1 mL) with approximately 50 mg potassium carbonate, were placed in a] dram via] and sealed. The mixture was heated at 75°C for 48 h, which was then cooled and filtered through a plug of cotton. The filtrate was charged with 0. 5 mL 5N NaOH and warmed at 60°C for 2 h. After acidification with 0. 7 mL 5N HCI, the crude reaction was poured onto a Varian ChemElut 1003 cartridge and eluted with 10 mL CH2Cl2. After evaporation, the crude compound was purified using mass guided reverse-phase HPLC.

Example 255 Standard Procedure (C) : Into a 1 dram vial was placed a solution of 0. 265 mnaol sulfonamide (see Standard Procedure (F)), 0. 22 mmol of the appropriate bromoethyl derivative (e. g. 2- [4- (2-bromo-ethoxy)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester), ethanol (I mL), and polystyrene bound 1, 5, 7-triazabicyclo [4. 4. 0] dec-5-ene (200 mg, 2. 6 mmol/g). The vial was tightly closed and heated in a block heater for 24-48 hours at 55 °C. The reaction was filtered through a plug of cotton. The filtrate was charged with 0. 5 mL 5N NaOH and warmed at 60°C for 2 h. After acidification with 0. 7 mL 5N HCl, the crude reaction was poured onto a Varian ChemElut 1003 cartridge and eluted with 10 mL CH2CI2. After evaporation, the crude compound was purified using mass-guided reverse phase HPLC.

Example 256 Standard Procedure (D) : bito a I dram vial was placed 0. 1 mmol of the appropriate aryl bromide derivative (e. g. 2- (4- {3- [ (3-bromo-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-propyl}-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester or 2- (4- {3- [ (2-bromo- benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}-phenoxy)-2-methyl-pro pionic acid ethyl ester), 0. 13 mmol of a boronic acid, 15 mg cesium fluoride, and dioxane (1 mL). About 10 mg of PdCl2 (dppf) was added, and the vials were sealed. The reactions were heated at 85°C for 18 h, which were then filtered and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in 0. 8 mL ethanol, and 0. 5 mL 5N NaOH were added, which was then warmed at 60°C for 2 h.

After acidification with 0. 7 mL 5N HCl, the crude reaction was poured onto Varian ChemElut 1003 cartridge and eluted with 10 mL CH2CI2. After evaporation, the crude compound was purified using mass guided reverse-phase HPLC.

Example 257 Standard Procedure (E) : General sulfonyl chloride preparation The following procedure, adopted from S. L. Graham et. al, J. Med. Cl ? eni., 2548-2554 (1989), was used to prepare sulfonyl chlorides that were not commercially available. A solution of 3-methylbenzothiophene (Lancaster) (4. 35g, 29. 3 mmol) in THF (80 mL) was cooled to 0°C and n-BuLi (1. 6M in hexanes, 21 mL, 33 mmol) was added slowly. The mixture was stirred for 15 min, and sulfuryl chloride (4. 8g, 36 mmol) was added slowly while maintaining the temperature at 0°C. The mixture was wanned to ambient temperature and then shaken with ethyl acetate/water. The 3-methyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fonyl chloride was purified using a flash chromatography (hexane, then 5% EtOAc/hexane) to give 1. 63g (23%) product as a light yellow solid.

An alternate procedure was used to prepare some of the sulfonyl chlorides that were not commercially available.

5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride

A solution of chlorosulfonic acid (5. 5 mL, 82. 7 mmol, 3 eq.) in 1, 2- dichloroethane (30 mL) at 0°C was treated dropwise over 10 min with a solution of 5- chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene (5 g, 27. 37 mmol, I eq.) in 1, 2-dichloroethane (10 mL) while keeping the temperature at 0 to 5°C. Some solids were formed during the addition. After the addition, the purple mixture was stirred for 1 h without the cooling bath and monitored by TLC. The mixture was transferred with CH2C] and added cautiously to 100 g of ice water with stirring. The mixture was extracted with CH2C12 (3 x 100 mL). The cloudy extract was diluted with 100 mL of MTBE until clear. The dried (Na2SO4) solution was concentrated to afford about 6 g (78%) of the sulfonyl chloride as an off-white solid. Rf= 0. 45 (9. 5 : 0. 5 hexane/EtOAc).'H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) # 2. 80 (s, 3H), 7. 56 (dd, 1H, J = 2. 1Hz, 8. 7Hz), 7. 80 (d, IH, J = 8. 7 Hz), 7. 90 (d, 1H, J = 2. 1 Hz).

Example 258 Standard Procedure (F) : General sulfonamide preparation Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid propylamide A mixture of propylamine (19 mL, 233 mmol), pyridine (19 mL, 233 mmol) and 2-naphthalenesulfonyl chloride (10. 6 g, 46. 8 mmol) in THF (] 40 mL) was stirred overnight. The mixture was quenched with water, and the THF was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was shaken with ethyl acetate/water. After drying (MgS04) the organic layer and concentration, a white solid was obtained. Trituration with hexane gave about 6. 31 g (72%) white crystals (mp 76°C).

The following compounds were prepared using the standard procedure as described above : Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid isopropylamide ; mp 115.8°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid cyclopropylamide ; mp 99. 9°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid methylamide ; mp] 09°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid ethylamide ; mp 84. 4°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid butylamide ; mp 63. 6°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid pentylamide ; mp 72. 6°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid benzylamide ; mp 122. 7°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid (2, 2, 2-trifluoro-ethyl)-amide ; mp 187.9°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid isobutylamide ; mp 118.3°C Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid sec-butylanaide ; mp] 22. 8°C 5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2,2, 2- trifluoro-ethyl)-amide; mp 180.1°C Example 259 Standard Synthesis of Fibrate Portion (G) 2-[4-(3-Hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]-2-methylpropanoic acid ethyl ester A mixture of 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propanol (20 g, 131.4 mmol, 1 eq.), potassium carbonate (33 g, 238. 8 mmol, 1. 8 eq.), and magnesium sulfate (13 g) in ethanol (260 mL) was heated to 40°C while stirring under nitrogen. Ethyl bromoisobutyrate (46 mL, 313. 4 mmol, 2. 4 eq.) was added. The mixture was heated to 80-81 °C for 14 h. An aliquot of the mixture was periodically filtered and concentrated for HPLC (0. 05% TFA, MeCN, 230 nm, 1 ml/min, Hitachi L7100). After 14 hrs, 0. 61 % of the starting phenol was remained. Upon cooling to room temperature, inorganic salts were removed by filtration and rinsed three times with a total of 100 mL ethanol. The filtrate was diluted with] :] MTBE/heptane (300 mL) and washed with water (400 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted with 1:1 MTBE/heptane (150 mL). The combined organic solution was

washed three times with saturated aqueous NaHCO3 (300 mL) and once with brine (300 mL). The solution was dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated at a reduced pressure to afford about 32. 5 g (95%) of yellow oil. Rf 0. 45 (3 : 2 hexane/EtOAc). 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) # 1. 25 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 1. 44 (br s, 1H), 1. 58 (s, 6H),]. 84 (m, 2H), 2. 63 (t, 2H, J = 7. 8 Hz), 3. 65 (t, 2H, J = 6. 3 Hz), 4. 23 (q, 2H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 6. 76 (m, 2H), 7. 04 (m, 2H). <BR> <BR> <P> Example 260<BR> Standard Procedure (H) : Bromoethyloxyfibrate Preparation 2- [4- (2-Bromo-ethoxy)-3-propyl-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester A mixture of 2- (4-hydroxy-3-propyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester (13. 4 g, 50. 3 mmol), Na2SO4 (7 g), K2CO3 (9. 3 g, 67 mmol), 1, 2- dibromoethane (65 mL, 750 mmol), and ethanol (200 mL) was refluxed for 48 h. The cooled reaction was filtered, and the solvent was removed. The residue was purified by short path filtration through 200 g silica gel using 10% ethyl acetate/hexane to give 10. 2 g (54%) title compound as a pale tan oil. 1H NMR (CDCl3) # 0. 93 (t, 3H), 1. 30 (t, 3H), 1. 56 (s, 6H), 1.61 (m, 2H), 2. 57 (t, 2H), 3. 65 (t, 3H), 4. 23 (t, 2H), 4. 27 (ql 2H), 6. 67 (m, 2H), 6. 74 (m, 1H). MS [EI+] 375 (M+H).

Using the standard procedure as described above, the following compounds were prepared : 2- [4- (2-Bromo-ethoxy)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester.

2-[4-(2-Bromo-ethoxy)-2-propyl-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propioni c acid ethyl ester.

2- [3- (2-Bromo-ethoxy)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester.

Example Example 261 Standard Procedure (1) : Tosvlate Preparation : 2-Methyl-2-[4-[3-[(methylphenyl)sulfonyl]oxy]propyl]phenoxy] propanoic acid ethyl ester To 2- [4- (3-hydroxypropy]) phenoxy]-2-methy] propanoic acid ethyl ester (67. 73 g, 0. 25 mol) in dichloromethane (300 mL) at 5°C was added p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (53. 63 g, 0. 28 mol), triethylamine (39 mL, 28. 3 g, 0. 28 mol), and 4- dimethylaminopyridine (2.15 g, 0. 026 mol). The resulting solution was held at 0°C for 6 h, and then filtered and concentrated to an oil. The oil was reconstituted in THF (300 mL) and then water zozo mL) and triethylamine (10 mL) were added. The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and] N HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO3 and NaC], and then dried (MgSO4), filtered and concentrated to an oil.

Purification of a 29. 96 g portion of the oil was effected via silica gel chromatography (4:1 hexanes : ethyl acetate) to obtain about 7. 3 g of the title compound. 1H NMR (CDCl3) # ]. 25 (t, 3H, J = 7Hz), 1. 56 (s, 6H), 1.91 (m,2H), 2. 46 (s,3H), 2. 57 (t, 2H, J= 7Hz) 4. 00

(t, 2H, J= 6Hz, 4. 23 (q, 2H, J= 7Hz), 6. 71 (d, 2H, J= 8. 4Hz), 6. 91 (d, 2H, J= 8.] Hz), 7. 34 (d, 2H, J= 8.] Hz), 7. 77 (d, 2H, J= 8. 4Hz). MS [EI+] 438 (M+H+NH3).

2-Methyl-2-[3-[3-[(methylphenyl)sulfonyl] oxy] propyl] phenoxy] propanoic acid ethyl ester

Using the compound of 2- [3- (3-hydroxy-propyl)-phenoxy]-2-methyl- propionic acid ethyl ester as a stating material gave the compound of 2-methyl-2- [3- [3- [ phenyl) sulfonyl] oxy] propyl] phenoxy] propanoic acid ethyl ester.'H NMR (CDCl3) 6 1. 24 (t, 3H), 1. 57 (s, 6H), 1. 92 (m, 2H), 2. 45 (s, 3H), 2. 58 (t, 2H), 4. 01 (t, 2H), 4. 21 (q, 2H), 6. 63 (s, 1H), 6. 68 (d, 1H), 7. 08 (m, 1H), 7. 34 (d, 2H), 7. 78 (d, 2H).

The compound of 2-[4-(3-chloro-propyl)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester can be used an alternative to the tosylat.

2- [4- (3-Chloro-propyl)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid etlly] ester

A solution of2- [4- (3-hydroxypropy !) phenoxy]-2-methy ! propanoic acid ethyl ester (34. 5 g, 8] % by HPLC, 0.105 mol) in 1,2-dichloroethane (142 mL) was treated dropwise but quickly with thiony] chloride ( l. 4 mL, 0. 56 mol) and then DMF (0. 1 mL) was added. The solution was stirred for 0. 5 h at room temperature, heated at reflux for 1 h, and then stirred 14 h at room temperature until the starting material was consumed (as determined by TLC of concentrated aliquot). The solvent was removed at reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in MTBE (200mL) and washed successively with 00 mL of water, saturated aqueous NaHCO3 and brine. The dried (Na2SO4) solution was concentrated to afford about 36 g of title compound. Rf= 0. 66 (9 : 1 hexanes/EtOAc). 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3 # 1.25 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 1.57 (s, 6H), 2. 03 (m, 2H), 2. 70 (t, 2H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 3. 50 (t, 2H, J = 6. 6 Hz), 4. 23 (q, 2H. J = 7. 2 Hz), 6. 77 (m, 2H), 7. 05 (m, 2H).

Example 262 Standard Procedure (J) : Fibrate Alkylamin Preparation 2-Methyl-2- [4- [3- (n-propylamino) propyl] phenoxy] propanoic acid ethyl ester.

To 2-methyl-2- [4- [3- [ (methylphenyl) sulfonyl] oxy] propyl] phenoxy] propanoic acid ethyl ester (9. 81 g, 23. 3 mmol) was added ethanol (75 mL) and n-propylamine (75 mL). The resulting solution was heated at reflux for 1 h, then cooled and concentrated to a solid. The solid was partitioned between ethyl acetate (150 mL) and saturated aqueous NaHC03 (] 00 mL). The organic layer washed with saturated aqueous NaC] (75 mL), dried (MgSO4), filtered, and concentrated to an oil. The oil was further purified by re-dissolving in ethyl acetate (150 mL) and by washing sequentially with saturated aqueous NaHC03 (2x), water (2x), and saturated aqueous Nazi. The organic layer was dried (MgSO4), filtered and concentrated to afford title compound (6. 22 g, 20. 25 mmo], 87%) as an oiL'H NMR (CDCJ3) 8 0. 89 (t, 3H), 1. 23 (t, 3H), 1. 59 (s, 6H), 1. 62 (m, 2H),]. 91 (m, 2H). 2. 59 (t, 2H). 2. 69 (m, 4H), 4. 22 (q, 2H), 6. 76 (d, 2H), 7. 02 (d, 2H). MS [E] +] 308 (M+H).

2-{4-[3-(2-Methoxy-ethylamino)-propyl]-phenoxy}-2-methyl-pro pionic acid ethyl ester The title compound was prepared by following the procedure detailed above and by using methoxyethylamine. The reaction afforded the title compound as a light yellow oil.'H NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 27 (t. 3H). 1.54 (s, 6H), 2. 86 (t, 2H), 3. 00 (t, 2H), 3. 37 (s, 3H), 3. 03 (t, 2H), 4. 02 (t, 2H). 4. 25 (q. 2H), 6. 75 (m. 4H). MS [E] +] 326 (M+H).

2-[4-(3-Amino-propyl)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester

In a Carius tube was placed 2-methyl-2- [4- [3- [ (methylphenyl) sulfonyl] oxy] propyl] phenoxy] propanoic acid ethyl ester (3. 0 g, 7.1 mmol) and 2N NH3/MeOH (15 mL). The tube was sealed and the solution was heated at 60°C for 20 h. The cooled solution was concentrated, and the residue was partitioned between water and ethyl acetate. After drying (MgSO4). the solution was concentrated to yield about 1. 78 g (94%) white waxy semi-solid. The product can be further purified by a flash chromatography (l5% MeOH/ethyl acetate with] % NH4OH). 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) 81. 07 (t, 3H), 1. 42 (s, 6H), 1. 63 (qn, 2H), 2. 46 (t, 2H), 2. 59 (t, 2H), 4. 07 (q, 2H), 7. 00 (m, 4H). MS [EI+] 266 (M+H).

2-[4-(3-Amino-propyl)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester The title compound was prepared by reactino with 2-methyl-2- [3- [3- [(methylphenyl)sulfonyl]oxy]propyl] phenoxy]propanoic acid ethyl ester by following the procedure detailed above.'H NMR (CDCl3) # 0.91 (t, 3H). 1. 22 (t, 3H), 1. 58 (s, 6H), 1. 59 (m. 2H),]. 88 (m. 2H), 2. 65 (m, 6H), 4. 23 (q, 2H). 6. 64 (dd, 1H0, 6. 69 (s, 1H), 6. 81 (d, 1H), 7.12 (m, 1H).

2-Methyl-2- [4- (2-propylamino-ethyl)-phenoxy]-propionic acid ethyl ester A mixture of 2-methyl-2-{4-[2-(toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-ethyl]-phenoxyl propionic acid ethyl ester (2. 26 zu 5. 35 mmol) (M. Kitazawa. et a]. WO 9813333 Al

19980402) and n-propylamine (50 mL) in ethanol (40 mL) was stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The solution was concentrated, and the residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate/water. After drying (M-OS04). the organic layer and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure to yield 1. 36 g (87%) of the title compound as a waxy semi-solid.'H NMR (CDCl3) # 0. 81 (t, 3H), 1.17 (t, 3H), 1. 48 (s, 6H), 2. 57 (t, 2H), 2. 76 (m 4H), 3. 74 (t, 2H), 4. 16 (q, 2H), 6. 67 (d, 2H). 6. 96 (d, 2H). MS [E] +] 294 (M+H).

2-{4-[2-(2-Methoxy-ethylamino)-ethoxy]-phenoxy}-2-methyl-pro pionic acid ethyl ester.

A mixture of2- [4- (2-bromo-ethoxy)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester (2. 77 g, 8. 36 mmol), and 2-methoxyethy] amine (10 mL) in ethanol (40 mL) was stirred at ambient temperature for 18 h. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate and shaken with water. The organic layer was dried (MgS04) and concentrated to yield about 2. 18 g (80%) of the title compound as a tan oil. 1H NMR (CDCl3) # 1.27 (t, 3H), 1. 56 (s, 6H), 2. 08 (br s,] 1H), 2. 89 (t, 2H), 3. 03 (t. 2H). 3. 39 (s, 3H). 3. 04 (t. 2H). 4. 04 (t, 2H), 4. 24 (q, 2H), 6. 82 (m, 4H). MS [EI+] 326 (M+H).

Example 263 2-methyl-2- [4- [3- (n-propylamino)propyl]phenoxy]propanoic acid ethyl ester Alternately. the amines could be prepared from 2- [4- (3-ch] oro-propy])- phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester as described below.

A solution of 2- [4- (3-chloro-propyl)-phenoxy]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester (36 g, 0. 126 mol) in 1 : 1 EtOH/propylamine (144 mL) was heated at reflux for 24 h under nitrogen until starting material was consumed. After cooling to room temperature, the solvent was removed at reduced pressure. The residual oil was taken up in 1 : 1 EtOAc/heptane (300 mL) and washed three times with 200 mL of 10% aqueous K2CO3, and then with 200 mL brine. The dried (Na2SO4) solution was concentrated to afford about 38. 2 g (98%) of 2-methyl-2- [4- [3- (n-propylamino) propyl] phenoxy] propanoic acid

ethyl ester as yellow oil. Rf 0. 52 (8. 9 :1.1 CH2Cl2/MeOH). 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) # 0. 89 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 1. 24 (t, 3H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 1. 47 (m, 3H), 1. 56 (s, 6H), 1. 77 (m, 2H), 2. 57 (m, 6H), 4. 22 (q, 2H, J = 7. 2 Hz), 6. 75 (m, 2H), 7. 03 (m, 2H).

3- [4- (3-Propylamino-propyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester.

Step A 3-[4-(3-hydroxy-prop-1-ynyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester Under argon, in a flame dried flask, was placed 3- (4- trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (1. 0 g, 7. 2 mmol) (G. R.

Brown et al, WO 94-GB910 19940428. CAS [166959-38-2]), propargyl alcohol (1.12) mL, 19. 2 mmo]) and DMF (6 mL). Lastly, triethylamine (1.78 mL. 12. 8 mmol) and Pd (Ph3P) C] 2 12 mg, 0.16 mmol) were added. The reaction was heated at 90°C for 2 h and then cooled and concentrated under vacuum. The residue was diluted with ethyl acetate (200 mL) and brine (] 00 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted a second time with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were dried (Na2S04) and concentrated to give 1.1 g crude product as a dark oil. The product was purified by a radial chromatography using a gradient of 25-35% EtOAc/hexanes. The pure fractions were concentrated to yield about 0. 29 g (42%) of 3-[4-(3-hydroxy-prop-1-ynyl)-phenyl]- propionic acid methyl ester as a yellow oil. 1H NMR (300 MHz. CDCl3) # 2. 62 (t, 2H), 2. 94 (t, 2H), 3. 66 (s, 3H), 4. 49 (d, 2H), 7. 14 (d. 2H), 7. 30 (d, 2H). l MS [EI) 218 (M).

Step B 3- [4-(3-hydroxy-propyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester The compound of 3-[4-(3-hydroxyl-prop-1-ynyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester (1. 0 g. 4. 58 mmol) was dissolved in THF (20 mL), and 10% Pd/C (100 mg) was added. The slurry was stirred under a hydrogen atmosphere for 16 h, and then filtered through Celite and concentrated to give about 0. 97 g (95%) of3- [4- (3-hydroxy- propyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester as an off-white solid. 1H NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 25 (br s,] 1H). 1.88 (m, 2H), 2. 64 (m, 4H), 2. 92 (t, 2H), 3. 67 (s and m. 5H). 7.12 (s, 4H).

MS [El+] 223 (M+]).

Step C 3- [4- (3-benzenesulfonyloxy-propyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester A mixture of 3- [4- (3-hydroxy-propyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester (0. 95 g, 4. 27 mmol), DMAP (0. 156 g, 1. 28 mmol), tosic anhydride (L67 g, 5. 12 nmol), pyridine (1. 17 mL), and dichloromethane (17 mL) was stirred at ambient temperature for ] 8h. The reaction was charged with IN HCl (16 mL), stirred vigorously for 1 h, and then the layers were separated. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated to give about 1. 6 g (100%) of 3-[4-(3-benzenesulfonyloxy-propyl)-phenyl]- propionic acid methyl ester as a colorless oils NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 93 (qn, 2H), 2. 46 (s, 3H), 2. 60 (m, 4H), 2. 90 (t, 2H), 3. 66 (s, 3H). 4. 02 (t, 2H), 7. 00 (d, 2H), 7. 07 (d, 2H), 7. 33 (d, 2H), 7. 79 (d, 2H). MS [El+] 377 (M+]).

Step D 3-[4-(3-propylamino-propyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester A solution of 3-[4-(3-benzenesulfonyloxy-propyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester (1. 82 mL, 4. 83 mmol) in DMF (54 mL) and n-propy] amine (1. 99 mL, 24. 2 mmol) was stirred at room temperature for] 8h. The reaction was partitioned between water (50 mL) and ethyl acetate (100 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried (Na2SO4), and concentrated to give about 1. 3 g (100%) of 3-[4-(3-propylamino-propyl)-phenyl]- propionic acid methyl ester as a thin oil. 1H NMR (CDCl3) # 0. 91 (t, 3H), 1. 84 (m, 2H), 2. 20 (qn. 2H). 2. 61 (m, 4H). 2. 90 (m, 6H). 3. 66 (s, 6H). 7. 26 (s. 4H), 9. 40 (br s,] H). MS [El+] 264 (M+]).

Example 264 2-(3-{3-[5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]- propyl}-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid.

A mixture of 2-methyl-2- [3- (3-propylamino-propyl)-phenoxy]-propionic acid ethyl ester (550 mg. 1. 79 mmol), 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (503 mg, 1. 79 mmol) and 3 mL triethylamine was dissolved in 40 mL dich] oromethane and stirred for 8 h at room temperature. The reaction was shaken with dilute HCl, dried (MgS04) and concentrated to give 750 mg crude product. The ester was purified by a flash chromatography using 2% EtOAc/hexane. After concentration of the fractions containing pure product, about 390 mg (39%) ester was obtained as a colorless oil.'H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) : b 0. 80 (t, 3H), 1. 17 (t, 3H), 1. 45 (m, 2H), 1. 51 (s, 6H), ]. 79 (m. 2H), 2. 47 (t, 2H), 2. 55 (s, 3H), 3.13 (m, 4H), 4.14 (q, 2H), 6. 55 (m, 2H), 6. 67 (br d,] 1H), 7. 04 (t,] 1H), 7. 36 (dd.] 1H), 7. 66 (m, 2H). MS [El+] 552 (M+H), 569 (M+NH3).

The ester obtained above (390 mg, 0. 71 mmol) was dissolved in EtOH (] 0 mL). and then 5 N NaOH (5 mL) was added. The solution was warmed at 50°C for]. 5 h.

The cooled hydrolysis reaction was concentrated to remove most of the ethanol, acidified with HC], and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (MgSO4) and concentrated to give 275 mg (74%) of the title compound as a light pink oil, which slowly crystallized.'H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) # 0. 94 (1, 3H), 1. 60 (m 2H), 1.55 (s, 6H), 1. 94 (m. 2H), 2. 65 (t, 2H), 2. 67 (s, 3H), 3. 27 (m 4H), 6. 85 (m, 3H). 7. 22 (m, H), 7. 48 (dd.

1H), 7. 79 (m, 2H). MS [ES+] 524 (M+H), [EI-] 522 (M-H).

Example 265 2- (4-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]-propyl}- phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionate, sodium salt.

Step A 2-(4-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl-amino]- propyl-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester.

A mixture of 2-methyl-2-[4-(3-propylamino-propyl)-phenoxy]-propionic acid ethyl ester (2. 25 o. 7. 3 mmol), 5-ch] oro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (2. 06 g. 7.3 mmol), triethylamine (5 mL) and dichloromethane (50 mL) was stinted for 18 h. at room temperature. The mixture was shaken with IN HCl, dried (MgSO4) and concentrated to give 3. 3 g crude product. The ester was purified by a flash chromatography (15% ethyl acetate/hexane) to yield 990 mg of pure ester.'H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) : # 0. 79 (1, 3H), 1. 17 (t, 3H). 1.47 (m. 2H), 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.78 (m, 2H), 2. 46 (t, 2H), 3. 12 (q, 2H). 4.15 (q. 2H), 6. 66 (d. 2H). 6. 91 (d, 2H), 7. 36 (dd, 1H), 7. 65 (m, 3H).

MS [El+] 552 (M+H), 569 (M+NH3).

Slep B 2- (4-[3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-prop yl-amino]- propyl}-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid

A solution of 2- (4- {3- [ (5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)- propyl-amino]-propyl}-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester (990 mg, 1. 79 mmol) in ethanol (30 mL) was treated with 5N NaOH (3 mL) and warmed at 50°C for 2 h. The cooled mixture was diluted with water and most of the ethanol was removed under reduced pressure. After acidification with aqueous HC], the product was extracted into ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (MgSO4) and concentrated to give 810 mg (86%) of the title compound as a viscous oil. H NMR (300 MHz. CDCl3) : 8 0. 82 (t, 3H), 1. 48 (s, 6H), 1. 49 (m, 2H),]. 81 (m. 2H), 2. 52 (m, 2H), 2. 56 (s, 3H), 3. 8 (m, 4H), 6. 78 (d, 2H), 7. 00 (d, 2H), 7. 37 (dd, 1H), 7. 66 (m. 3H). MS [El+] 524 (M=H), [El-] 522 (M- H).

Step C 2-(4-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl-amino]-propyl}- phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionate, sodium salt A solution of2- (4-3- [ (5-ch] oro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fony])- propyl-amino]-propyl}-phenoxy)-2-methyl-propionic (80mg. 0.15 mmol) in ethyl acetate (1 mL) under nitrogen was treated with sodium 2-ethylhexanoate (28 mg, 0.17 mmol), and the reaction was stirred at room temperature. After 8 h. the precipitate was collected and dried to give 71 mg (87%) of the title compound as an off-white solid.'H NMR (300 MHz. DMSO-d6) : b 0.81 (t, 3H). 1. 35 (s. 6H). 1. 49 (m, 2H), 1. 72 (m. 2H), 2. 42 (t, 2H),

2. 58 (s, 3H), 3. 7 (m, 4H), 6.70 (d, 2H), 6. 87 (d, 2H), 7. 59 (dd., I H), 8. 06 (d, 1H), 8.15 (d, 1H). MS [EI+] 524 (M+H), [El-] 522 (M-H).

Example 266 2- (4-{3-{(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}- phenoxy)-2-methy]-propionic acid 2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl ester, HCI salt.

2-(4-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl- amino]-propy]}-phenoxy)-2-methy]-propionic acid (330 mg, 0. 63 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (3 mL), and 2M oxalyl chloride in CH2Cl2 (400 µL, 0. 8 mmol) was added. One drop of DMF was added, and the reaction was stirred for I h. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was redissolved in CH2Cl2. The compound of 2- (2- hydroxyethyl) morpholine (121 µL, 1 mmol), triethylamine (131 µL, 1 mmol), and a catalytic amount of DMAP were added. The mixture was stirred for 18 h, concentrated. and purified by a flash chromatography (60% ethyl acetate/hexane). The colorless oil (] 80 mg) was dissolved in diethyl ether, and IM HCl/ether (500 pL) was added. The resulting oil was dissolved in EtOAc, and the solution was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane, and the mixture was concentrated to yield 124 mg (31 %) of the title compound as a white hygroscopic foam.'H NMR (300 MHz CDCl3) : 8 0. 8 (t, 3H), 1. 50 (m, 6H), 1. 54 (s, 6H), 1.81 (m, 2H), 2. 47 (m. 2H). 2. 55 (s, 3H), 3. 05 (m, 2H), 3. 4 (m, 4H), 3. 65 (m, 2H). 4. 0] (m. 2H), 4. 67 (m, 2H), 6. 62 (d, 2H), 6. 95 (d, 2H), 7. 37 (dd,] 1H), 7. 66 (m, 3H),] 3. 35 (br s, 1H). MS [E] +] 637 (M+H).

Examples 267-385 Examples 267 to 385 were prepared according to the indicated Standard Procedures as described in Examples 253 to 262. Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 267 M+H=270 A W, 0 M-H=468 s I , s. N I w 0 OH O\OH 268\oM+H=5] 8C k oWt M-H=51 ó H OSN I/ 269oT7oM+H=472C S'N-,-, 0/OH M-li=470 i i 0 270 H M+H=472 C 0 M-H=470 O I/i I/ 27] M+H=514 C M-H=512 ou 10 [n S s o 272 M+H=514 C M-H=512 S. w w N w OH po 0 273 O M+H=470 B eOH M-H=469 zu S. O O Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 274 0 M+H=420 B 7 H M-B=418 'IN /\-oH \ \ SN i 0 0 275 A M+H=454 A \, o ° M-H=452 S'\N I \ 0 oh O 276M+H=46SA \ M-H=466 w 09N \ \ O 0 H OH '\O 277 X\ M+H=469 A zu o M-H=494 O rv' O O \ _OH O 278 \ M+H=450 A o M-H=448 off \/S\ \ I \oH 279M+H=470A \ \\ ° o M-H=468 XS/r OH N ou O 280 A M+H=566 A o ssw w ° 0 0 \ 0 0 281 M+B=50') A 0 M-B=501 s-, 0"\ Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 282 o M+H=493 A I N wS iS\N I \ O x OH O \O 283 0 M+li=462A M-H=460 0 ///\ N \ Nu0 ZON zozos 284 < M+H=498 A M-B=496 0 S\N I \ roll OH 285. . PM+H=504A /S\N \ M-H=502 Cl ci Cl 286 Clu M+H=482 A /< M-H=480 eo. ' OH zozo . -, ts 0 OH O I OH su dz Br 288oM+H=442B \ o 7, M-H=440 =440 Br 9 O - 289 0 M+H=456 B 0) AOH M-B==454 L i. I J- ° 'IN \ \ O S\ O/ . X s N,/o XOH 1 1 4 D 4 Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 290 M+H=484 B J M-H=482 OH / s 'IN N/ 29] M+H=498 B M-H=496 0 !/\ OH l o 0 0 292 a\ M+H=497 D ° M-H=49$ N 0OH M-11=495 0 0 °o v° 0 0 293oM+H=506A M-H=504 ou N 0 0 s 0 0 294 M+l-1=476 A 'A OH M-H=474 zu \ I/N I/ O S , ssN oX o 295 F F I O M+H=488 A A-OH M-B=486 N \ /S\/ oo 296 I M+H=492 A ° H M-H=490 OH NL, a o"o 297 o M+H=574 A | ° M-H=572 , N F F s 0S-10 /N F I Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 299 o M+H=550 A XS-No ßOH M-H=548 N N 0 0 NI \ S O ScO/ N _-s 299 I o M+H=456 A F 0 M-H=454 Or 1155 s'IN F 300 M+H=470 A rYi fl o '" M-H=468 'IN 0 OH oxo/\ O OH O O 30J Cl I M+H=504 A w M-lJ=502 N zu OH o o 302 M+H=492 A M-H=490 0 'OH po 303 M+H=450 A M-H=448 _-N /S 0 OH O ° 304 M+H=496 A M-H=494 0 oh Also S A /\O 305 M+H=503 A M-H=501 s 0 \N 0 ° A /\N Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 306 I M+H=503 D oo"M-H=50J A s, N tJ N/ Na ° ° N D O 307 o M+H=508 D o M-H=506 l \ l \ eN i s s oes 0 s soR/\ò 308 I o M+H=542 D o M-H=540 /\ I I U e b "0'0 3099M+H=520D o"M-1=5 8 S" 310 0 3l0 M+I=520 D . IN 0 OH M-B=518 F'° ° , s os F''° 0 3]] I o M+H=520 D o"M-l=5l8 /\/\ I I fez s, 0 0 o//\ò 312 M+11=596 D F o v e v/\ oN I j, ''"-=594 s s S M+11=516 D OH M-H=514 \/\ so//\ò S O Sv \ o o 314 0 M+B=570 D /\ I oo"M-H=568 N F F 0 0 F F F Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 3] 5 I ol M+H=570 D F < X ?) OeOH M-H=568 . N, o'o 316 ° M+H=503 D OH M-li=501 'ion s s - 317 ° M+H=500 A zozo W OH M-11=498 s s N ° buzz 0 0 M+11=410 A Br f ° M-H=488 ou w 1 SrN/ 0 0 319 ° M+H=490 A 0 OH M-li=488 'ion \ swizz jazz Ber O 3200M+H=504A A- 0 fOH /\ OH F S-N 0 F 32] vS-Ns M+H=462 A 0 o OH zon 0 322 M+H=465 A -ao l O 0 0 0 Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 323 0,/e I M+H=438 A S-N OH F S O F 324 0 M+H=434 A il S-N OH X o- 325 0 M+H=488 A S-N OH F F O F 326 0, =. ! M+H=434 A -ao Q o 327 _ _ M+H=434 A S-N OH --a 11 328 0, I M+H=488 A XS-N to<OH F r ° W O Ft I F 329 19+H=456 A F--Q-isi-N OH 1 F 0 0 330 T\4+H=51 0 A las 'l-H=508 Õ OeOH OH 0 33l o 0 1\9+l-3=52l A 11, N M-B=519 / N O OXOH 0/\ Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 332 qn II, N~ < ° M+H=568 A NX Õ OXOH M-H=566 N'0 "OH O -s/o 333 cl M+H=542 A /\ v M-H=540 0 /0 e S S I/ O O OH O / 334/M+H=478 A o) M-H=476 ¢Xo N 3s s - 335 \, N/M+H=550 A N 0 M-B=558 F F \i \/ N \ F F s I I o 1 _OH 336/M+H=456 A M-H=454 1 I I \ \ owNO \ 11'-N / 0 OH 337/M+H=489 A CN o \ M-H=487 s O o OH 0 OH Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 338 s M+H=536 A M-H=534 euh 0 Oh o A X- OH 339/M+H=S 3 0 A 0 M-H=508 w _ I \ _ GI x OH 340 M+B=492 A o M-H=490 II ber o A zou 34]/M+H=474 A F M-H=472 mu A F S,, N AD" oh 342 M+H=496 D W/# M-H=494 0 /\ S_N w tw 0 X \ o 343 M+B=500 D s M-H=498 S-N) I t XOH (° T \o 0 Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 344 M+H=5] 4 D M-H=5 l 2 \/ 0 9 011-r OH o 345 N-M+H=497 D , M-H=495 0 OH (° T zu 346 O M+I-1=440 A S-N 0 H 0 0 347 CI M+H=495 A H, S N \/H s » S~ N>_, OH l o 348 -M+H=473 A -S-N \/OH ON N 0 0 I]-M+B=51 0B S-N 1l1-l=J8 F oll-r -- F 0 F F F O 350 o M+H-484 B 0 0 T\I-] A=482 11 OH Cb-S Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure z I M+H=484 B s-N M-H=482 N o 352 F M+H=474 A Fuzz F O<S-N<OH of o 353 M+H=426 A F---OH F) O F 354 M+H=458 A --S-N OH F 11 F F Fß 1 355 0 M+H=462 A 355 - l o O 356 F F _ M+1-3=458. A Foo ß, OH F O o 0 357 O/=\ M+H-466 A S-N OH , O 358 0 M+B=430 A S-N OH Q o O 359 0 M+H=446 A S-N OH 0 0 O 360 /M+H=478 A S N OH s of o 0 Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 36] m% II, N/> M+H=460 A (M-H =45 8 cl-o 0 OH ll_, N M+B=476 A s 0 M-B=474 s 0 OH 363 M+H=504 A lu, N M-H=502 -s \ o oh 364 o M+H=508 A For M-H=506 eh oH 36_ 1°l M+H=460 A 0 0 M-11=458 o r 366 M+H=476 A \ /n \ ° °oH M-H'474 il s 367 o M+H=490 A 0 0 M-B=488 11, N OH r s 368 M+H=504 A 0 0 M-H=502 vs s 369 o M+H=508 A oH M-N=506 11 N OH Examp] e Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 370 \/M+H=446 A OH M-H=444 fi T o ¢ aS \ 37] M+H=462 A oH M-H=460 \ o o ¢ a0 X so 372 M+H=476 A OH M_H-474 í'9 11N \ aN/ 373 M+H=490 A oH M-H=488 lu, N o LLs ; s u 374 o M+H=47] S n |I, N % s X X4OH M-H=469 o H M-H=469 fT \ 0 \ : V s ° 0 375ciM+NH3= MCPBA o N J57 oxidation s 0 S il \AD" 0 OH Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 376 '\/M+H=557 MCPBA /\ o N M-H=554 oxidation \ s o /o 0 \ A OH ou 377 \/M+NH3= B oH 567 cl 0" 0 M-H=548 s õ) N s 0 F 378 ci o M+NH3= B _ \ S \ N I o OH M_H 562 O F F IJFF 379 cl M+NH3= B _ /\ 0 581 s 0 M-H=562 u 0 F F OH F s -- H f N-°'Y 52] 380 N 0 M-li=546 s s zu 381 M+Nl-3= A \/\ N 521 S 11 M-B=502 - H 382 _ 1vl+NH ; = A N 537 /o ° M-H=S l 8 OH 0 Example Structure MS (ES) Standard No. Procedure 383 0 M+NB3= A N-° 539 li, II o M-H=520 s 0 OH 0 384 0 M+NH3= A ii. zon 479 \ s I I Wo X M-H=460 o OH 385 r=\ O M+NH3= A Q- ! c6 0 M-H=502 H Example 386 (R)-(6-{1-Methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo[b]thio phene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethoxy}-1-propyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-acetic acid

Step A (6-Benzyloxy-1H-indol-3-yl)-oxo-acetic acid methyl ester To a solution of 6-benzoxyindole (25 g. 112 mmol) in diethylether (300 mL) was added oxalyl chloride (10. 7 mL.] 123 mmol) at 0-5 °C. and the mixture was stirred for 2 hrs. The mixture was cooled to - 78°C. and sodium methoxide (25 % w/w in methano], 31 mL) was added over one hour. The mixture was warmed to room temperature, and then quenched with water. The solid product is collected by filtration, washed with water and dried under vacuum.

Step B (6-Benzyloxy-]-propyl-] H-indol-3-yl)-oxo-acetic acid methyl ester

To a solution of (6-benzyloxy-1H-indol-3-yl)-oxo-acetic acid methyl ester (3. 0 g, 9. 7 mmol) in anhydrous dimethyl formamide (50 mL) at 0°C under nitrogen was added sodium hydride (0. 600 g, 14. 5 mmo]) in sma]] portions. The reaction was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred for 2 hours. The mixture as cooled to 0°C and n- propyl iodide (]. 9 mL, 20 mmol) was slowly added to the slurry. The reaction was allowed to wann slowly to room temperature and monitored by TLC. After complete consumption of the starting material the reaction as quenched with water, then diluted with ethyl acetate, and the two phases were separated. The organic layer was washed, dried, fihered and concentrated. The crude (6-benzyloxy-1-propyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-oxo- acetic acid ethyl ester (0. 840 g, 2. 20 mmol). 25% yield, was further purified using flash column chromatography.

Step C (6-Hydroxy-]-propy]-] H-indol-3-yl)-acetic acid methyl ester The compound of (6-benzyloxy-1-propyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-oxo-acetic acid methyl ester (0. 810 g. 2. 20 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (10 mL) and 10% palladium on carbon (200 mg) was added. The mixture was purged and back fi]] ed with nitrogen several times. and then replaced with an atmosphere of hydrogen. The reaction mixture was heated 10 reflux and a saturated solution of sodium hypophosphite (] m]) was added over one hour. and then the mixture heated at reflux temperature overnight. After

the starting material was completely consumed ; the reaction was allowed to cool to room temperature, diluted with dichloromethane and ce] ite was added. The mixture was filtered through a plug of celite and the two phases were separated. The organic layer was washed with water and brine, and dried over sodium sulfate and then concentrated.

The residue was purified using flash column chromatography to afford the title compound.

Step D (R)- (6-{1-Methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethoxy}-]-propyl-] H-indol-3-yl)-acetic acid methyl ester To a cooled solution of (6-hydroxy-1-propyl-] H-indol-3-yl)-acetic acid methy] ester (112 mg, 0. 45 mmo]) and (S)-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxy-propyl)-propyl-amide (150 mg, 0. 37 mmol) in toluene (2 ml) at 0°C was added tri-n-butylphosphine (0.11 ml, 0. 45 mmol) over ] minute followed by the dropwise addition of a solution of 1.1'-(azodicarbonyl) dipiperidine (113 mg, 0. 45 mmol) in toluene (1.5 ml) over 5 minutes. The suspension was stirred in at 0°C for 15 minutes, and then stirred at room temperature for 18 hours.

The mixture was diluted with hexanes (4 ml), filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated to give an oil. Purification by silica chromaiography using 8 : 1 hexanes : ethyl acetate provided the title compound as an oil, 33 mg.

Step E (R)- (6-{1-Methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl- amino]-ethoxy}-1-propyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-acetic acid To a solution of (R)-(6-@]-methyl-2-[(3-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl- benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-]-propyl-] H-indol-3-yl)-acetic acid methyl ester (33 mg, 0. 052 mmo]) in methanol (2 ml) at room temperature was added aqueous 5N NaOH (0. 5 ml. 2. 5 mmo]). and the mixture was stirred for 18 hours.

The mixture was concentrated to give a residue. which was dissolved in water (] D ml) and

ethyl acetate (15 ml), and then the mixture was adjusted to pH 3 with 5N HC]. After extracting the aqueous layer with ethyl acetate (10 ml), the combined organic extracts were washed with water (15 ml) and brine (20 mol) ; dried (Na2S04) and concentrated to provide about 25 mg of the title compound as an oil.

Example 387 3-(4-{3-[(2,4-Difluorobenzenesulfonyl)propylamino]propyl}phe nyl) propionic acid

The compound of 3-(4-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzenesulfonyl)propylamino]- propyllphenyl) propionic acid was prepared according to the scheme provided below : Step A 3- (4-Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxyphenyl) propionic acid methyl ester

To a 500 mL round bottom flask under a nitrogen atmosphere were charged with methyl 3- (4-hydroxyphenylpropionate (] O. Og, 55. 5 mmol) and phenyl N- phenyltriflimide (20. 4 g, 57. 2 mmol) dissolved in 150 mL anhydrous MeCl2 (JOC, 55, 906-910, 1990). The stirred solution was cooled to 0 °C for 1 h and triethylamine was added dropwise (8. 3 mL, 59. 9 mmol). The reaction was allowed to wann up to ambient temperature and diluted with 500 mL ether. which was washed with water and brine, and then dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. The crude material was purified by medium pressure HPLC normal phase silica gel chromatography utilizing a Biotage 65M cartridge eluting with 10 : 90 EtOAc : Hex to give a colorless oil (13. 4 g, 77%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDcl3) # 2. 64 (t, J= 7. 6 Hz, 2H), 2. 98 (t, J= 7. 6 Hz. 2H). 3. 67 (s, 3H), 7. 19 (d, J= 8. 8 Hz, 2H), 7. 28 (d, J= 8. 8 Hz, 2H), MS (ES) m/e 330 (M+NH4).

Step B 3- [4- (3-Hydroxyprop-l-ynyl) phenyl] propionic acid methyl ester To a flame-dried 50 mL round bottom flask under an argon atmosphere were charged with 3-(4-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxyphenyl)propionic acid methyl ester (1. 0 g (3. 20 mmol), and propargyl alcohol (1.] 2 i33L. 19. 2 mmol) dissolved in anhydrous DMF, followed by the addition of triethylamine (l. 78 mL.] 2. 8 mmol) and dichloridobis(triphenylphospine)- palladium (11) (0.112 g 0.16 mmol) (Heterocycles, 38, 2463-2472, 1994). The mixture was heated to 90 °C for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated, diluted with 200 mL EtOAc, washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated. The crude residue was purified using radial chromatography (25 : 75 to 35 : 65 EtOAc : Hex) 10 give a yellow oil (0. 29 g. 42%).'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 1. 64 (to J= 6.1 Hz. 1H). 2. 62 (t. J= 7. 8 Hz. 2H). 2. 94 (t, J= 7. 8 Hz, 2H), 3. 67 (s, 3H). 4. 49 (d, J= 5. 9 Hz, 2H), 7.15 (d, J= 8. 3 Hz, 2H), 7. 36 (d, J= 8. 3 Hz, 2H). MS (ES) m/e 219 (M+1).

Step C 3- [4- (3-Hydroxypropyl) phenyl] propionic acid methyl ester

To a] 00 mL round bottom flask was charged with 3-[4-(3-hydroxyprop- l-ynyl) phenyl] propionic acid methyl ester (1. 0 g, 4. 58 mmol) dissolved in 20 mL of THF. Pd/C (10%) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred under a balloon containing hydrogen for 16 h. The catalyst was filtered through celite, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a white solid (0. 97 g, 97%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 1. 25 (br s, 1H), 1.85-1. 92 (m, 2H), 2. 60-2. 70 (m, 4H), 2. 92 (t, J= 7. 8 Hz, 2H), 3. 67 (s, 5H), 7. 12 (s, 4H). MS (ES) m/e 223 (M+1).

Step D 3-{4-[3-(Toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)propyl]phenyl}propionic acid methyl ester To a 250 round bottom flask was charged with 3-[4-(3-hydroxypropyl) phenyl]-propionic acid methyl ester (1. 42 g. 6. 39 mmol) dissolved in 25 mL of anhydrous MeCl2, followed by the addition of aminopyridine (0. 23 g, 1. 92 mmol) and pyridine (1.76 mL, 21. 7 mmol). The compound of p-toluenesulfonic anhydride (2. 50 g. 7. 67 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 16 h and treated with 25 mL] IN HCI and stirred vigorously for] h. The layers were separated and the MeC] s was washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. The crude material was purified by medium pressure HPLC normal phase silica gel chromatography utilizing a Biotage 40L cartridge eluting with 15 : 85 EtOAc : Hex to give a yellow oil (1.95 g. 81%). 1H NMR (400 MHz. CDCl 3) # 1.90-1. 97 (m, 2H), 2. 46 (s. 3H), 2. 58-2. 63 (m, 4H). 2. 90 (1. J= 7. 8 Hz, 2H), 3 : 67 (s. 3H). 4. 02 (t. J= 6. 4 Hz, 2H), 6. 99 (d, J= 7. 8 Hz, 2H), 7. 07 (d J= 7. 8 Hz, 2H), 7.35 (d, J= 7. 8 Hz, 2H), 7. 80 (d, J= 8. 3 Hz, 2H). MS (ES) m/e 377 (M+1).

Step E 3-[4-(3-Propylaminopropyl)phenyl]propionic acid methyl ester

To a 250 mL round bottom flask was charged 3-{4-[3-(toluene-4- sulfonyloxy) propyl] phenyl} propionic acid methyl ester (1. 82 g, 4. 83 rmnol) dissolved in 54 mL of anhydrous DMF, followed by the slow addition of n-propylamine (1. 99 mL 24. 7 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 18 h and then poured into 100 mL EtOAc and 50 mL water. The aqueous layer was washed with fresh EtOAc. The organic layers were combined. washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to give a thin yellow oil (1.3 g. quantitative). 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDC13) 6 0. 91 (t, J= 7. 6 Hz, 3H),]. 85 (q, J= 7. 8 Hz. 2H), 2.19 (q, J= 7. 7 Hz. 2H), 2. 57-2. 65 (m, 4H), 2. 78-2. 91 (m, 6H), 3. 67 (s, 3H), 7. 09 (s. 4H), 9. 40 (br s. 1H). MS (ES) m/e 264 <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> (M+]).<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P> Step F 3-(4-{3-[(2.4-Difluorobenzenesulfonyl)propylamino]propyl]phe nyl)propionic acid To a] dram screw capped via] were charged with 3- [4- (3- propylaminopropyl) phenyl] propionic acid methyl ester (0. 092 g, 0. 30 mmol), triethylamine (0. 42 mL, 3. 0 n nnol), and 2. 4-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (0. 096 g, 0. 17 mmo]) in l mL anhydrous MeC] 2. The mixture was shaken at ambient temperature for 18 h. Next N.N-dimethylethylamine was added (0. 033 mL. 0. 30 mmol) and the vial was shaken for 1 h. After diluting with 1 mL MeOH. the reaction was poured into a 5 g SCX cartridge and eluted with 1:1 MeCl2: MeOH. The solvent was removed under a stream of nitrogen, and the residue was transferred to a 50 mL DynaVac carousel glass tube with screw cap. The residue was dissolved in 1 mL EtOH. treated with 0. 3 mL 5N NaOH. and heated to 55 °C for 2 h. Afier removing the solvent under a stream of nitrogen. the residue was diluted with 1 mL MeCl2 and 0. 5 mL 5N HCI and poured into a Varian ChemElut 1003 cartridge. The cartridge was eluted with MeC] 2. The eluent was

concentrated under a stream of nitrogen. The crude residue was purified by mass-directed reverse phase HPLC to provide 0. 04] g (32%) of the acid compound. MS (ES) B71/e 513 (M+J).

The following Examples 388 to 392 were prepared according to the procedure described above in Example 387.

Example 388 3-(4-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2 sulfonyl)propylamino]propyl}phenyl) propionic acid MS (ES) m/e 495 (M+1).

Ex ample 389 3-(4-{3-[Propyl(5-pyridin-2-ylthiophene-2-sulfonyl)amino]pro pyl}phenyl)propionic acid MS (ES) 771/e 473 (M+]).

Example 390 3-(4-{3-[Propyl(4-trifluoromethoxybenzenesulfonyl)amino]prop yl]phenyl)propionic acid MS (ES) 771/e 474 (M+1).

Example 39l 3- (4- {3- [Propyl (4-trifluoromethylbenzenesu] fonyl) amino] propyl} phenyl) propioni c acid

MS (ES) m/e 458 (M+1).

Example 392 <BR> <BR> <BR> 3- (4- 3- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methylbenzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl) propylamino] propyl phenyl) propionic acid MS (ES) m/e 478 (M+1).

Example 393 3-(4-{2-[(Biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)propylamino]ethyl}phenyl)propi onic acid

The compound of 3-(4-{2-[(biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)propylamino]ethyl} phenyl) propionic acid was prepared according to the scheme provided below :

Step A<BR> <BR> 3- (4-Allylphenyl) propionic acid methyl ester

To a flame dried 250 mL round bottom flask under an argon atmosphere in 50 mL of anhydrous DMF were charged with 3-(4-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxyphenyl)- propionic acid methy] ester (2. 0 g, 6. 40 mmol). lithium chloride (2. 28 g, 53. 8 mmol), triphenyphosphine (l. 0] g, 3. 84 mmol). dichlorobis(triphenylphospine)palladium (II) (0. 54 g. 0. 77 mmol) and then allyltributyltin (3. 97 mL.] 2. 8 mmol) (JOC, 57 ; 678-685, ] 992). The reaction was heated to 95°C for 2. 5 h. The solvent was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in 300 mL EtOAc and washed with 200 mL 2N HC] (4x),] 100 mL 5% KF (] x). brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. The crude material was purified by medium pressure HPLC normal phase silica gel chromatography using a Biotage 65M cartridge eluting with 5 : 95 EtOAc : Hex. This oil was treated further with a saturated KF/ether trituration followed by an EtOAc extraction. The organic layer was washed

with brine, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated to give a colorless oil (0. 56 g, 42%). MS (ES) m/e 205 (M+1).

Step B 3-[4-(2,3-Dihydroxypropyl)phenyl]propionic acid methyl ester To a 250 mL round bottom flask was charged with 3- (4- allylphenyl) propionic acid methyl ester (10. 2 g, 49. 9 mmol) dissolved in 100 mL acetone followed by the addition of 4-methylmorpholine N-oxide (8.1 g, 59. 9 nvnol) and water (10 mL). Osmium tetroxide (3 chips) was added and the reaction was stirred at ambient temperature for 4 h. The reaction was poured into 500 mL EtOAc and washed twice with Na2S2O3, brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to give a soft off-white solid (9. 75 g, 81 %). MS (ES) m/e 256 (M+NH4).

Step C 3-[4-(2-Oxoethyl)phenyl] propionic acid methyl ester To a] 00 mL round bottom flask was charged 3-[4-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) pheny]] propionic acid methyl ester (0. 82 g, 2. 45 mmo]) dissolved in 12 mL each of THF and water. Sodium periodate (J. 57 g, 7. 35 mmol) was added. and the reaction was stirred at ambient temperature for 2 h. The reaction was poured into 50 mL EtOAc and 25 mL brine. The organic layer was washed with Na2S2O3 solution, brine. dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to give a colorless oil (0. 42 g, 83%). MS (ES) m/e 207 (M+1).

Step D 3- [4- (2-Hydroxyethy]) pheny]] propionic acid methyl ester

To a 250 mL round bottom flask was charged with 3- [4- (2- oxoethyl)phenyl] propionic acid methyl ester (2.11 g. 10. 2 mmol) dissolved in 3s mL

anhydrous THF and 25 mL anhydrous MeOH. The solution was cooled down in an ice bath followed by the portion-wise addition of sodium borohydride (0. 58 g,] 15. 3 mmol).

The cooling bath was removed, and the reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 2 h. The mixture was poured into 200 mL EtOAc and 00 mL ice water, and then IN HCI (50 mL) was added slowly. The aqueous layer was discarded, and the organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. The crude residue was purified using radial chromatography (2 : 98 to 5 : 95 MeOH : MeCl2) to give a white solid (0. 89 g, 42%). MS (ES) mule 226 (M+NH4).

Step E 3-{4-[2-(Toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)ethyl]phenylpropionic acid methyl ester

To a 100 round bottom flask was charged with 3- [4- (2- hydroxyethyl) pheny]] propionic acid methyl ester (0. 89 g. 4. 27 mmol) dissolved in] 6 mL of anhydrous MeCl2, followed by the addition of aminopyridine (0. 156 g, L28 mmo]) and pyridine (1. 7 mL, 14. 5 mmol). The compound of p-toluenesulfonic anhydride (1.67 g, 5.13 mmol) was added. and the reaction was stirred at ambient temperature for] 6 h. The reaction was treated with 15 mL 1N HCl and stirred vigorously for 1 h. The layers were separated, and the MeCL was washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. The crude residue was purified using radial chromatography (5 : 95 to 25 : 75 EtOAc : Hex) to give a yellow oil (1.3 g. 84%). MS (ES) nile 380 (M+NH4).

Step F 3- [4- (2-Propy] aminoethy]) pheny]] propionic acid methyl ester

To a 250 mL round bottom flask was charged 3-{4-[2-(toluene-4- sulfonyloxy) ethyl phenylpropionic acid methyl ester (1.28 g, 3. 53 mmol) dissolved in 40 mL of anhydrous DMF. followed by the s] ow addilion of n-propylamine (]. 45 mL.] 17. 66

mmol). The reaction was stirred at ambient temperature for 30 h and poured into 00 mL EtOAc and 50 mL water. The aqueous layer was washed with fresh EtOAc. The organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to give a yellow oil (0. 88 g, quantitative). MS (ES) m/e 250 (M+1).

Step G 3-(4-{2-[(Biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)propylamino]ethyl}phenyl)propi onic acid A 50 mL glass tube with screw cap and nitrogen inlet was charged with sequentially with 3-[4-(3-propylaminopropyl)phenyl] propionic acid methyl ester (O.] 10 g, 0. 40 mmol), anhydrous MeC] (1. 5 mL), triethylamine (0. 17 mL, 1. 2 mmol), and 4- biphenylsulfonyl chloride (O. 152 g, 0. 60 mmol). The mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 18 h and concentrated under a stream of N2. The residue was dissolved in EtOH (1. 5 mL), treated with 2N NaOH (0. 40 mL, 2. 0 mmo]), and heated at 55 °C for 3 h.

The mixture was concentrated under a stream of N2. The residue was treated with MeCl2 (2 mL), water (0. 5 mL), and 5N HC] (0. 64 mL, 3. 2 mmol). The mixture was poured into a Varian ChemElut] 003 drying cartridge and was eluted with MeC] 2. The crude residue was purified by mass-directed reverse phase HPLC to provide 0. 12 g (68%) of the final acid compound. MS (ES) m/e 513 (M+1).

The following Examples 394 and 395 were prepared according to the procedure described above in Example 393.

Example 394 3-(4-{2-[(5-Chloro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)prop ylamino]ethyl}phenyl) propionic acid MS (ES) m/e 481 (M+1).

Example 395 3-(4-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)prop ylaminoethyl}phenyl) propionic acid

MS (ES) m/e 464 (M+1).

Example 396 3- [4-hydroxy-2- (isopropoxycarbonylamino-methyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid tert-butyl ester Slurry of 3-(2-aminomethyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid tert-butyl ester (75. 4 g. 0. 3 mol) in CH2Cl2 (900 mL) at] °C was treated with triethylamine (60. 7 g, 0. 6 mol). lsopoopyl chloroformate (300 mL. 0. 3 mol, 1M in toluene) was added while maintaining the temperature less than 12°C. The resulting solution was stirred 6 h at ambient temperature. After 16 h. additional isopropyl chloroformate (15 mL, 0. 015 mol, ]. OM in toluene) was added, and the reaction was stirred for] h. The reaction mixture was washed with IN HCl (2 x 200 mL) and saturated NaHCO3 solution (2 x 200 mL).

The organic layer was dried Na2SO4) and concentrated. The residue was purified by fixation through Merck silica gel 62 (750 grams. CH2Cl2/MeOH 100/0 to 96/4) to give the title compound (95. 48 g, 94. 3%).'H NMR (300 MHz. CDCl3): # 1.20-1. 24 (d, 6H), ]. 40 (s. 9H). 2. 46-2. 52 (t, 2H), 2. 8]-2. 86 (t. 2H), 4. 29-4. 32 (d. 2H). 4. 86-4. 97 (m, 1H), 5. 19-5. 28 (111. 1H), 6. 67-6. 72 (dd. 2H). 6. 76 (s, 1H), 6.97-7. 00 (d.] 1H). MS (ES-) niz 336.1 [M-H]-.

Example 397 3-(2-{[(2,5-dichloro-thiophene-3-carbonyl)-amino]-methyl}-4- hydroxy-phenyl)- propionic acid tert-butyl ester

Step A 2, 5-Dich] oro-thiophene-3-carboxylic acid A mixture of the]- (2, 5-dichloro-thiophen-3-yl)-ethanone (10 g, 51. 26 mmol) and 9. 5% NaOCl (150 mL. 230 mmol), 4. 5 eq., commercial bleach) was treated with 5N NaOH (1 mL, 5 mmol, 0.1 eq.). The mixture was stirred vigorously and heated to 55°C. The internal temperature was monitored closely and heat was removed to control the exotherm. After 6 h at 6] °C, starting material was completely consumed. The mixture was cooled to 0°C and carefully quenched with 20 % aq. NaHSO3 solution (20 mL). At 0°C, 6M HC1 (] 2 mL) was added to adjust the pH to]. 5. The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (300 mL and 3 x 50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (200 anal), dried (Na2SO4), and concentrated to a white solid (8. 8 g).

Step B 3-(2-{[(2,5-dichloro-thiophene-3-carbonyl)-amino]-methyl}-4- hydroxy-phenyl)- propionic acid tert-buty] ester A solution of the 2. 5-dichloro-thiophene-3-carboxylic acid (12. 9g. 65. 5 mmol) and 4-methylmorpholine (7.17 mL, 65. 2 mmol) in dry THF (400 mL) was cooled to -15°C. Isobutyl chloroformate (8. 46 mL, 65. 2 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred 3 min and triethylamine (9. l mL, 65 mmo]) was added. A solution of 3- (2- aminomethyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid tert-buty] ester (16.4 g. 65. 3 mmol) in

DMF (130 mL) pre-cooled to -15°C was added via cannula over 15 min. After stirring l h, TLC indicated complete reaction. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to ambient temperature. Solids were removed by filtration and washed with THF (100 mL).

The filtrate was diluted with Et20 (500 mL) and washed with water (250 mL) then brine (150 mL). The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4) and concentrated. The crude brown oil was purified by silica gel chromatography (hexanes/EtOAc 2/]) and recrystallization (toluene) to afford the title compound as a white crystalline solid (22. 3 g, 79. 6%). MS (ES+) m/z 430. 1 [M+H] +.

Example 398 3- [2- (1, 3-Dioxo-], 3-dihydro-isoindol-2-ylmethyl)-4-hydroxy-phenyl]-propionic acid tert- butyl ester

Step A (4-Bromo-3-methyl-phenoxy)-tert-butyl-dimethyl-silane

A 12 L flask was charged with 4-bromo-3-methy] phenol (428 g, 2. 29 mol), CH2Cl2 (7. 5 L). triethylamine (480 mL. 3. 45 mol). and tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (324 g. 2. 5 mol). To the solution was added 4-dimethylaminopyridine (1 . 0 g.

0. 123 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature overnight. The reaction was washed with saturated ammonium chloride (2. 2 L) and then Dl water (0. 9 L). The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4). filtered. and concentrated to crude product (699 g). This material was purified by silica 2el chromatography (heptane) to give the title compound (637 g. 98. 5%). step B<BR> <BR> (4-Bromo-3-bromomethyl-phenoxy)-tert-butyl-dimelhyl-si] ane

The compounds of (4-bromo-3-methyl-phenoxy)-tert-butyl-dimethyl- si] ane (255 g, 0. 846 mol), dichloroethane (2. 5 L), N-bromosuccinimide (] 65 g, 0. 927 mol) and 2, 2'-azobisisobutyronitrile (19. 0 g, 0.116 mol) were combined in a 5 L flask.

The mixture was degassed by evacuating and purging with N2 (5x). The reaction mixture was heated to 47°C, and the heat was shut off. An exotherm to 76°C occurred. GC analysis showed 6. 5% unreacted starting material. The heat was applied again, and the reaction was held at reflux (83°C) for 15 min. After cooling to 8°C, heptane (1. 0 L) was added. The resulting slurry was stirred at 4 °C for 30 min and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated to dryness. The residue was treated with heptane (1 L), placed in the freezer overnight, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated to the title compound (326 g, 101%).

Step C 2-[2-Bromo-5-(tert-butyl-dimethyl-silanyloxy)-benzyl]-isoind ole-1.3-dione A] 12 L flask was charged with (4-bromo-3-bromomethy]-phenoxy)-tert- butyl-dimethyl-silane (568 g 1. 49 mol), DMF (3. 1 L), and potassium phthahmide (316 g 1. 71 mol). An exotherm to 34°C occurred. After 40 min, the reaction mixture was cooled to] 8°C. Ether (6. 2 L) and Dl water (4. 9 L) were added, and the layers were separated. The organic layer was washed with saturated NaCl solution (2 L). dried (Na2S04). fhered. and concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from heptane (]. 5 L) to give the title compound (454 g, 68%).

Step D 3-[2-(1,3-Dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-ylmethyl)-4-hydroxy-p henyl]-acrylic acid tent- butyl ester

A 12 L flask was charged with 2- [2-bromo-5- (tert-butyl-dimethyl- silanyloxy)-benzyl]-isoindole-1,3-dione (461 g. 1.03 mol), propionitrile (7 L), tri-ortho- to] y] phosphine (76. 0 g, 0. 250 mol) and diisopropyl ethyl amine (365 mL, 2. 10 mol). The reaction mixture was degassed/purged with N2 (3x), and tert-butyl acrylate (465 mL, 3. 17 mol) was added. After degassing/purging one time, palladium (11) acetate (28. 0 g, 0. 125 mol) was added. The stirred mixture was degassed/purged with N2 three times and heated to 95°C for 20 h. The mixture was filtered through a hyfto cake, washed with acetonitrile, and concentrated to a brown oil (841 g). The residue was dissolved in THF (3. 5 L), and tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF. 650 mL, 0. 65 mol. M in THF) was added. After 1 h, additional TBAF (95 mL) was added. The mixture was rotated on the rotary evaporator for 10 min and was concentrated to crude product (987 g). This material was purified by silica gel chromatography (toluene/ethyl acetate, 100/0 to 75/25) to give the title compound (340 g, 86. 8%).

Step E 3-[2-(1.3-Dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-ylmethyl)-4-hydroxy-p henyl]-propionic acid tert- butyl ester A] ga]] on auloc] ave was charged with 3- [2- (]. 3-dioxo-], 3-dihydro- isoindol-2-ylmethyl)-4-hydroxy-phenyl]-acrylic acid tert-buty] ester (196 g, 0. 5] 7 mo]), ethyl acetate (2. 6 L) and 5 % palladium on carbon (75 g). The autoclave was kept at 25°C under 60 psi of hydrogen for 2] h. The temperature of the reaction was increased to 40 °C. and the pressure was increased to 75 psi for 5 h. The mixture was filtered through a pad of hyflo and concentrated to the title compound (l86 . 94. 4 %). MS (ES1) m/z 380. 2 (M-H)-.

Example 399 3- [4- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- (isopropoxycarbonylamino-methyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid

A mixture of 3- [4-hydroxy-2- (isopropoxycarbony] amino-methyl)-phenyl]- propionic acid tert-buty] ester (34 mg, O.] 10 mmol) (see Example 396), toluene-4-sulfonic acid 2-[(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethyl ester (55 mg, 0. 110 mmol), and potassium carbonate (100 mg, 0. 725 mmo],] 100 mesh) in DMF (1 mL) was heated to 65°C for 18 h. The mixture was quenched with water (15 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2 x] 5 mL). The organic layer was dried (Na, S04) and concentrated. The crude product was purified by silica 2e] chromatography (20-40% EtOAc/Hex). The ester was dissolved in CH2Cl2 (1 mL). treated with TFA (0. 3 mL) and water (0. 05 mL), and stirred at ambient temperature for 2 h. The solution was concentrated to give the title compound. MS (ESI) m/z 611. 2 (M+H)+.

The following Examples 400 to 404 were prepared according to the procedure described above in Example 399 by using an appropriate headpiece as described in Examples 396 to 398.

Example 400 3-(2-{[(2,5-Dichloro-thiophene-3-carbonyl)-amino]-methyl}-4- {2-[propyl-(4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethoxy}-phenyl)-prop ionic acid

lH NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) # 0. 78 (t, J = 7. 3 Hz, 3H),]. 5]-]. 56 (m, 2H), 2. 60 (t, J = 7. 6 Hz, 2H), 2. 89 (t, J = 7. 3 Hz, 2H), 3. 13 (apparent i. J = 7. 6 Hz, 2H), 3. 44 (t, J = 5. 9 Hz, 2H), 4. 01 (t, J = 6.1 Hz, 2H), 4. 52 (d, J = 5. 4 Hz. 2H), 6. 60 (dd, J = 2. 6, 8. 1 Hz, 1H), 6. 70-6. 74 (m. 1H). 6. 73 (d, J = 2. 9 Hz, 1H). 7. 03 (d. J = 8. 3 Hz, ! H), 7. 12 (s,] H), 7. 65 (d, J = 8. 3 Hz, 2H), 7. 85 (d, J = 8. 3 Hz, 2H).

Example 401 3-(2-(Isopropoxycarbonylamino-methyl)-4-{2-[propyl-(4-triflu oromethyl- benzenesulfonyl)-amino]-ethoxyl-phenyl)-propionic acid

MS (ES1) m/z 575. 3 (M+H)+.

Example 402 3-(2-{[(2,5-Dichloro-thiophene-3-carbonyl)-amino]-methyl}-4- {2-[(naphthalene-2- su] fonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-phenyl)-propionic acid

MS (ESI) m/z 649.1 (M+H)+.

Example 403 3- (4- {2- [ (Biphenyl-4-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2-{[(2,5-dichlor o-thiophene-3- carbonyl)-amino]-methyl}-phenyl)-propionic acid MS (ESI) m/z 675. 2 (M+H)+.

Example 404 <BR> <BR> 3- [4- {2- [ (4-Butoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-2- (1, 3-dioxo-]. 3-dihydro- i soindol-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propioni c acid

MS (ESI) m/z 623. 2 (M+H)+.

Example 405 2- (5-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}- indo]-]-y])-propionic acid Step A 2- (5-Benzyloxy-indol-]-yl)-propionic acid ethyl ester

NaH (60% w/w suspension in mineral oil. 5. 37g, 134mmol) was added portion wise to a chilled (0°C) solution of 5-benzyloxy-indole (25. 0g, 112mmol) in DMF (] 25mL). The mixture was stirred at 0°C under N2 for 30min. and then warmed to room temperature. Ethyl 2-bromo-propionate (16.5mL, 20. Og,] 123mmol - exotherm to 50°C) was added and the mixture was heated to 70°C overnight. The mixture was cooled to 0°C and NaH (2. 5g, 62. 5mmo]) and DMF (90mL) were added. The mixture was warmed to room temperature for 30min, and ethyl 2-bromo-propionate (8mL.]]. 2g. 60mmol) was

added. The mixture was heated to 70°C overnight. cooled to room temperature, and diluted with ethyl acetate (300mL). Organics were washed twice with 1.00N HCl (200mL), dried (MgSO4), filtered, and concentrated. Crude material was purified by silica gel chromatography (800g) eluting with 92 : 8 hexanes : EtOAc to afford 10. 2g (28%) of the title compound as a pink oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 25 (t, 3H), 1. 83 (d, 3H), 4. 20 (q, 2H), 5. 09 (q,] H), 5.] 5 (s, 2H), 6. 52 (d, 1H), 7. 00 (dd, 1H), 7. 20 (d, 1H), 7. 27 (d, 2H), 7. 33-7. 46 (m, 3H), 7. 51 (dd, 2H) ; MS [ES] 324 (M+H).

Step B 2-(5-Hydroxy-indol-1-yl)-propionic acid ethyl ester To a solution of 2-(5-benzyloxy-indol-1-yl)-propionic acid ethyl ester (7. 0g, 211mol) in EtOH (90mL) was added 5% Pd/C (875mg). The resulting mixture was shaken for 6h at room temperature under H (60psi). which was then filtered and concentrated to afford 4. 0g (87%) of the title compound as a tan oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 12 (t, 3H), 1.71 (d, 3H). 4. 08 (q, 2H), 4. 97 (q. IH). 6. 35 (d.] H), 6. 69 (dd, : ! H), 6. 94 (d, 1H). 7. 08 (d, 1H). 7. 16 (d.] 1H) ; MS [ES] 234 (M+H).

Step C 2- [5- (2-Hydroxy-ethoxy)-indol-1-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester

A mixture of 2-(5-hydroxy-indol-1-yl)-propionic acid ethyl ester (3. 75g, 16.1mmol), ethylene carbonate (7. 08g, 80. 4mmol). DABCO (270mg, 2. 41mmol), Na2SO4 (2g, 14mmol), and tert-butanol (30mL) was heated to reflux for 45min and stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was concentrated in-vacuo, and diluted with 1.00N HCI and water, which was then extracted into ethyl acetate. dried (MgS04), filtered, and concentrated. The resulting material was purified on silica gel (600g) by eluting with 80 : 20 hexanes : EtOAc to afford 3.] 6g (71 %) of the title compound as a yellow oil. MS [ES] 278 (M+H). step D 2-{5-[2-(Toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-ethoxy]-indol-1-yl}-propioni c acid ethyl ester

Standard Procedure (1), which described in Example 261 was utilized with 2- [5- (2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-indol-1-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a colorless oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 23 (t, 3H), 1. 83 (d, 3H), 2. 48 (s, 3H), 4. 19 (m, 4H), 4. 42 (t, 2H), 5. 08 (q, 1H), 6. 48 (d, 1H), 6. 78 (dd, 1H), 7. 00 (d, 1H), 7. 21 (d, 1H), 7. 28 (d, 1H), 7. 36 (d, 2H), 7. 86 (d, 2H) ; MS [ES] 432 (M+H).

Step E 2- [5- (2-Propylamino-ethoxy)-indol-]-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester Standard Procedure (J) which described in Example 262 was utilized with 2-{5-[2-(toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-ethoxy]-indol]-1-yl}-propion ic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a tan oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 0.88 (t, 3H), 1.14 (t, 3H), 1. 50 (m, 2H), 1.73 (d, 3H), 2. 20 (br s, 1H), 2. 61 (t, 2H), 2. 99 (t, 2H), 4. 07 (m. 4H). 5. 00 (q, 1H), 6. 41 (d, 1H), 6. 80 (dd, 1H), 7. 03 (d, 1H), 7.16 (m, 2H) ; MS [ES] 319 (M+H).

Step F 2-(5-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy]- indol-1-yl)-propionic acid Standard Procedure (A) which described in Example 253 was utilized with 2- [5- (2-propylamino-ethoxy)-indol-J-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester and 5-fluoro-3- methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride to prepare the titlycompound.'H-NMR : MS [ES] 519 (M+H). 517 (M-H).

The folloxving Examples 406 and 407 were prepared according to the procedure described above in Example 405 by using the appropriate sulfonyl chlorides.

Example 406 2- (5-{2-[Propyl-(5-pyridin-2-yl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-e thoxy}-indol-1-yl)- propionic acid

'H-NMR : MS [ES] 514 (M+H), 512 (M-H).

Example 407 2- (5-12- [ (3-M ethyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}-indol-]-yl)- propionic acid

1H-NMR : MS [ES] 501 (M+H), 499 (M-H).

Example 408 2-(5-{2-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}- indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid Step A 2- (5-Benzyloxy-indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester

LDA (2M in THF, 18. 9mL, 37. 9mmol) was added slowly (exothermic) to a chilled (-78°C) solution of 2-(5-benzyloxy-indol-1-yl)-propionic acid ethyl ester (10. 2g, 31. 5mmol) in THF (90mL) under N2. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30min under N2 at-78°C, and CH31 (3. 93mL. 8. 95g. 63. mol) was added. The mixture was warmed up to room temperature and concentrated in-vacuo. The residue was diluted with H2O and extracted into EtOAc. which was then dried (MgSO4), filtered, and concentrated.

The material was purified by silica gel chromatography (300g) by eluting with 90 :] 10 hexanes/EtOAc to afford 7. 28g (68%) of the title compound as a yellow oil. 1H-NMR (CDCI3) 5 1. 03 (t, 3H), 1. 79 (s. 6H), 4. 07 (q, 2H), 5. 02 (s, 2H), 6. 38 (d, 1H), 6. 81 (dd, ] H), 7. 02 (d, 1H), 7. 09 (d, 1H), 7. 6 (t, 1H), 7. 22-7. 35 (m. 3H), 7. 40 (d, 2H) ; MS [ES] 338 (M+H).

Step B 2- (5-Hydroxy-indo]-t-y])-2-methy]-propionic acid ethyl ester The procedure described in Example 405. Step 13 was used with 2- (5- benzyloxy-indol-l-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a yellow oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 04 (t, 3H), 1. 78 (s. 6H). 4. 07 (q, 2H), 4. 69 (br s. 1 H).

6. 31 (d.] 1H), 6. 65 (dd, 1H), 6. 95 (d.] 1H), 7.17 (d, 1H), 7.19 (s. 1H); MS [ES] 248 (M+H).

Step C 2- [5- (2-Bromo-ethoxy)-indol-]-yl]-2-methy]-propionic acid ethyl ester

Standard Procedure (H) which described in Example 260 was utilized with 2-(5-hydroxy-indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to prepare the title compound as a colorless oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1.14 (t, 3H), 1. 89 (s, 1H), 3. 78 (t, 2H), 4. 8 (q, 2H), 4. 46 (t, 2H), 6. 46 (d, 1H), 6. 86 (dd.] H). 7.] 3 (d,] H), 7. 29 (d, 1H), 7. 30 (s, ] H) ; MS [ES] 354, 356 (M+H).

Step D 2-Methy]-2- [5- (2-propy] amino-ethoxy)-indo]-]-y]]-propionic acid ethyl ester Standard Procedure (J) which described in Example 262 was utilized with 2-[5-(2-bromo-ethoxy)-indol-1-yl]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to prepare the title compound as a yellow oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 0. 87 (t. 3H), 1. 03 (t, 3H),]. 52 (m, 2H), ]. 80 (s, 6H), 2. 6 (br s, 1H), 2. 64 (t, 2H), 2. 98 (t. 2H). 4. 06 (m, 4H), 6. 36 (d, 1 H), 6. 74 (dd, IH), 7. 00 (d, 1H), 7.13 (d, 1H), 7.18 (d. 1H) : MS [ES] 333 (M+H).

Step E 2- (5- {2- [ (5-F] uoro-3-melhy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}- indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid Standard Procedure (A) which described in Example 253 was utilized with 2-melhyl-2- [5- (2-propy] amino-ethoxy)-indo]-]-y]]-propionic acid ethy] ester and 5- fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride to prepare the title compound.

H-NMR : MS [ES] 533 (M+H). 531 (M-H).

The following Examples 409 to 411 were prepared according to the procedure described above in Example 408.

Example 409 2-Methyl-2- (5- {2- [ (3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy }- indol-1-yl)-propionic acid

'H-NMR ; MS [ES] 515 (M+H), 513 (M-H).

Example 4 0 2-Methyl-2- (5-{2-[propyl-(5-pyridin-2-yl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-e thoxy}-indol-1- yl)-propionic acid 1H-NMR; MS [ES] 528 (M+H), 526 (M-H).

Example Example 411 2-Methyl-2-(5-{2-[(naphthalene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-eth oxy}-indol-1-yl)-propionic acid 'H-NMR : MS [ES] 495 (M+H), 493 (M-H).

Example e 4] 2 2- (5- {2- [ (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-ethoxy}- indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid

The title compound was prepared by following the procedure described in Example 74, Step C by using 2- (5-hydroxy-indol-I-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the compound as a white solid. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 0. 85 (t, 3H), 1. 63 (m, 2H), 1.84 (s, 6H), 2. 60 (s, 3H), 3. 30 (m, 2H). 3. 61 (t, 2H), 4. 08 (t, 2H), 6. 33 (d, I H), 6. 62 (dd, 1H), 6. 89 (d, 1H), 7. 03 (d, 1H), 7. 19 (d, 1H), 7. 36 (dd, 1H), 7. 66 (m, 2H) ; MS [ES] 549 (M+H), 547 (M-H).

Example 413 2-(5-{3-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl-amino]-propyl}- indol-]-yl)-propionic acid

Slep A 2- (5-Iodo-indol-1-yl0-propionic acid ethyl ester

The title compound was prepared by following the procedure described in Example 387. Step A by using 5-iodoindole to prepare the title compound as a colorless oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 23 (t, 3H),]. 84 (d. 3H). 4. 9 (q. 2H). 5. 10 (q,] 1H), 52 (d, ] H), 7.12 (d. 1H), 7. 26 (d,] H). 7. 47 (dd. 1H), 7. 99 (d, 1H): MS [ES] 344 (M+H).

Step B 2- [5- (3-Hydroxy-prop-]-ynyl)-indol-]-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester

Propargy] alcohol (6.11 mL, 5. 88g,] 105mmol) in DMF (10mL) was added slowly to a mixture of 2- (5-iodo-indol-1-yl)-propionic acid ethyl ester (6. 00g, 17.5mmol), Et3N (9. 75mL, 7. 08g, 70. 0mmol), and Pd (PPh3) 2C] (614mg, 0. 87minou) in DMF (35mL).

The mixture was stirred at room temperature under N2 for 40h. and concentrated in- vacuo, which was then diluted with 0.1N HCl and extracted into ethyl acetate. The material was dried (MgSO4), filtered. and concentrated. Crude product was purified on silica gel (500g) by eluting with 75 : 25 hexanes : EtOAc to afford 620mg (13%) of the title compound as a brown oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3)# 1. 23 (t, 3H), 1. 84 (d, 3H), 4. 20 (q. 2H), 4. 55 (d, 2H), 5. 14 (q, 1H), 6. 57 (d,] H), 7. 30 (m, 3H), 7. 77 (s. 1H); MS [ES] 272 (MI+H).

Step C 2-[5-(3-Hydroxy-propyl)-indol-1-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester Palladium on carbon (10%, Pd/C) (50mg) was added to a solution of 2-[5- (3-hydroxy-prop-1-ynyl)-indol-1-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester (1.16g, 4. 26mmol) in EtOH (30mL) and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight under a balloon of H2. The mixture was filtered and concentrated to afford 940mg (80%) of the title compound as a brown oil. GO-NOR (CDCl3) # 1.14 (t. 3H), 1. 73 (d, 3H), 1.86 (m. 2H).

2. 73 (t. 2H), 3. 62 (t, 2H). 4. 0 (q. 2H), 5. 02 (q, 1H), 6. 44 (d.] 1H), 6. 98 (dd. 1H), 7.16 (d.

1H), 7. 37 (d,] H) ; MS [ES] 276 (M+H).

Step D 2-{5-[3-(Toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-indol-1-yl}-propioni c acid ethyl ester

Standard Procedure (I) which described in Example 261 was utilized with 2- [5- (3-hydroxy-propyl)-indol-]-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a yellow oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1. 23 (t, 3H),]. 8] (d, 3H), 2. 0] (m, 2H), 2. 47 (s, 3H), 2. 75 (t. 2H). 4. 07 (t, 2H), 4.18 (q, 2H), 5.10 (q, 1H), 6. 48 (d, 1H), 6. 95 (dd, 1H), 7. 23 (d,] 1H), 7. 26 (d, 1H), 7. 29 (s, 1H). 7. 35 (d, 2H), 7. 82 (d, 2H) ; MS [ES] 430 (M+H).

Step E 2-[5-(3-Propylamino-propyl)-indol-1-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester Standard Procedure (J) described in Example 262 was utilized with 2- {5- [3- (toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-indol-1-yl}-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a yellow solid. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 0. 80 (t, 3H), 1.14 (t, 3H), L50 (m, 2H), 1.72 (d, 3H), 1.87 (m, 2H), 2. 56 (t, 2H), 2. 65 (m. 4H), 3.10 (br s,1H), 4. 08 (q, 2H), 5. 02 (q,] H), 6. 4] (d.] H). 6. 94 (dd.] 1H), 7.18 (d. 1H). 7. 32 (d, 1H), 7. 67 (d,] 1H) ; MS [ES] 317 (M+H).

Step F 2-(5-{3-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}- indol-]-yl)-propionic acid Standard Procedure (A) which described in Example 253 was utilized with 2- [5- (3-ropy] amino-propy])-indo]-]-y]]-propionic acid ethyl ester and 5-fluoro-3-methyl-

benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] fony] chloride to prepare the title compound. 1H-NMR; MS [ES] 517 (M+H), 5] 5 (M-H).

The following Examples 4l4 to 417 were prepared according to the procedure described above in Example 413.

Ex ample 4 M 2-(5-{3-[(Naphthalene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}-indo l-1-yl)-propionic acid 1H-NMR; MS [ES] 479 (M+H), 477 (M-H).

Examp] e4] 5 2- (5-{3-[Propyl-(5-pyridin-2-yl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-amino]-p ropyl}-indol-1-yl)- propionic acid 1H-NMR : MS [ES] 512 (M+H), 510 (M-H).

Example 416 <BR> <BR> 2- (5- 3- [ (5-Chloro-3-methy]-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}- indol-1-yl)-propionic acid

1H-NMR : MS [ES] 533 (M+H), 53] (M-H).

Example 417 2- (5-{3-[(3-Methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino] -propyl}-indol-1-yl)- propionic acid

'H-NMR : MS [ES] 499 (M+H), 497 (M-H).

Example 418 2-(5-{3-[(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-pr opyl-amino]-propyl}- indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid

Step A 2- (5-lodo-indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester The title compound was prepared by following the procedure described in Example 390, Step A by utilizing 2-(5-iodo-indol-1-yl)-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the compound as a yellow oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1.14 (t, 3H), 1.90 (s, 6H), 4.18 (q, 2H), 6. 47 (d. 1H), 6. 99 (d 1H), 7. 28 (d.] H). 7. 41 (ddt H), 7. 99 (d, 1H) ; MS [ES] 358 (M+H).

Step B 2-[5-(3-Hydroxy-prop-1-ynyl)-indol-1-yl]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester The title compound was prepared by following the procedure described in Example 395. Step B by using 2- (5-iodo-indol-]-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a brown solid. 1H-NMR (CDC3) # 1.01 (t, 3H), 1.82 (s, 6H), 4. 08 (q, 2H). 4. 46 (d. 2B). 6. 44 (d,] 1H). 7. 04 (d.] 1H), 7.15 (dd, 1H), 7. 24 (d, 1H), 7. 67 (s,] H) ; MS [ES] 286 (M+H).

Step C 2- [5- (3-Hydroxy-propyl)-indol-]-yl]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester

The title compound was prepared by using 2- [5- (3-hydroxy-prop-]-ynyl)- indol-]-yl]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a brown oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) # 1.14 (t, 3H), 1.90 (s, 6H), 1. 96 (m, 2H), 2. 82 (t, 2H), 3. 72 (t, 2H), 4.18 (q, 2H), 6. 48 (d,] H), 7. 01 (dd, 1H), 7.13 (d, 1H), 7. 29 (d, 1H), 7. 46 d,] H) ; MS [ES] 290 (M+H).

Step D 2-Methyl-2-{5-[3-(toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-indol-1-yl} -pripionic acid ethyl ester Standard Procedure (1) which described in Example 26] was utilized with 2-[5-(3-hydroxy-propyl)-indol-1-yl]-2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a brown oil. MS [ES] 444 (M+H).

Step E 2-Methyl-2- [5- (3-propylamino-propyl)-indol-]-yl]-propionic acid ethyl ester Standard Procedure (J) described in Example 262 was utilized with 2- methyl-2-{5-[3-(toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-propyl]-indol-1-yl}-p ropionic acid ethyl ester to afford the title compound as a brown oil. MS [ES] 331 (M+H).

step F 2- (5- {3- [ (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propyl}- indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid Standard Procedure (A) which described in Example 253 was utilized with 2-methy]-2- [5- (3-propy] amino-propy])-indo]-]-y]]-propionic acid ethyl ester and 5- fluoro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride to prepare the title compound.

'H-NMR ; MS [ES] 531 (M+H). 529 (M-H).

The following Examples 419 and 420 were prepared according to the procedure described above in Example 418.

Example 419 2-(5-{3-[(Benzo [b] thiophene-2-su] }-indol-1-yl)-2-methyl- propionic acid

'H-NMR : MS [ES] 499 (M+H), 497 (M-H).

Example 420 2-(5-{3-[(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo [b] thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-propyl-amino]-propy]',- indol-1-yl)-2-methyl-propionic acid 'H-NMR : MS [ES] 547 (M+H). 545 (M-H).