THERAPEUTIC MODULATION OF PPARγ ACTIVITY

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is related to USSN 60/073,042, filed January 29, 1998, and USSN 09/234,327, filed January 20, 1999, USSN 60/141,672, filed June 30, 1999, and USSN 09/606433 filed June 28, 2000.

STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT [0002] The invention described herein was not made with the aid of any federally sponsored grants.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to therapeutic uses of compounds that modulate the PPARγ receptor. The compounds can be used in the treatment of psoriasis; brain inflammation, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, acne; and hyperproliferative cell. disorders, including, but not limted, to cancer.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are transducer proteins belonging to the steroid/thyroid/retinoid receptor superfamily. The PPARs were originally identified as orphan receptors, without known ligands, but were named for their ability to mediate the plelotropic effects of fatty acid peroxisome proliferators. These receptors function as ligand-regulated transcription factors that control the expression of target genes by binding to their responsive DNA sequence as heterodimers with RXR. The target genes encode enzymes involved in lipid metabolism and differentiation of adipocytes. Accordingly, the discovery of transcription factors involved in controlling lipid metabolism has provided insight into regulation of energy homeostasis in vertebrates, and further provided targets for the development of therapeutic agents for disorders such as obesity, diabetes and dyslipidemia.

[0005] PPARγ is one member of the nuclear receptor superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors and has been shown to be expressed in an adipose tissue-specific manner. Its expression is induced early during the course of differentiation of several preadipocyte cell lines. Additional research has now demonstrated that PPARy plays a pivotal role in the adipogenic signaling cascade. PPARγ also regulates the ob/leptin gene which is involved in regulating energy homeostasis, and adipocyte differentiation which has been shown to be a critical step to be targeted for anti-obesity and diabetic conditions.

[0006] In an effort to understand the role of PPARγ in adipocyte differentiation, several investigators have focused on the identification of PPARγ activators. One class of compounds, the thiazolidinediones, which were known to have adipogenic effects on preadipocyte and mesenchymal stem cells in vitro, and antidiabetic effects in animal models of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) were also demonstrated to be PPARγ- selective ligands. More recently, compounds that selectively activate murine PPARγ were shown to possess in vivo antidiabetic activity in mice.

[0007] Despite the advances made with the thiazolidinedione class of antidiabetes agents, unacceptable side effects have limited their clinical use. Accordingly, there remains a need for potent, selective activators of PPARγ which will be useful for the treatment of NH)DM and other disorders related to lipid metabolism and energy homeostasis. Still further, compounds that block PPARγ activity would be useful for interfering with the maturation of preadipocytes into adipocytes and thus would be useful for the treatment of obesity and related disorders associated with undesirable adipocyte maturation. Surprisingly, the present invention uses compounds that are useful as activators as well as antagonists of PPARγ activity and compositions containing them, along with methods for their use.

[0008] PPARγ ligands have in vitro anticancer activity against a wide variety of neoplastic cells. In vivo anticancer effects and chemotherapeutic or chemopreventive effects have been seen in animal studies. Anticancer activities of PPARgamma ligands have been observed with relatively slight toxicity in patients with liposarcomas and cancer of the prostate. PPARγ ligands may slow the growth and induce the partial differentiation of some cancer cells. Overall, much literature indicates that PPARgamma ligands have antiproliferative activity and may be useful in the treatment of cancer, including particularly several common cancers, including those of the colon, prostate, and breast. {See, Koeffler HP Clin Cancer Res. 9(1):1- 9 (2003)). [0009] In vitro and in vivo evidence indicates that PPAR (e.g., PPARγ) act by a number of mechanism to influence the permeability of skin, inhibit the growth of epidermal cells, promote the terminal differentiation of epidermis, and regulate the inflammatory response of skin. These properties further suggest that PPAR ligands are useful in the modulation of skin conditions characterized by hyperproliferation, inflammatory infiltrates and abnormal differentiation (e.g., psoriasis), including inflammatory skin diseases (e.g. atopic dermatitis), proliferative skin diseases, acne vulgaris, protease inhibitor associated lipodystrophia and wound healing. (See, Kuenzli S, et al., Br J Dermatol. 149(2):229-36 (2003)).

[0010] Evidence suggests PPARγ plays a role in the pathophysiology of senile osteoporosis. Adipogenesis in bone marrow increases with aging. Mesenchymal stem cells expressing a subtype of this receptor PPARγ(2) differentiate into adipocytes. Appropriate modulation of this receptor may promote mesenchymal stem cell differentiation into osteoblasts. Activators of PP ARa, Δ, and γinduce have been reported to induce alkaline phosphatase activity and bone matrix calcification. Thus, pharmacological use of PPAR activators should promote bone mineral density by modulating osteoblastic maturation. (See, Duque G, Drug News Perspect. 16(6):341-6 (2003); Jackson SM, et al., FEBS Lett. 471(l):119-24 ( 2000).

[0011] The antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory effects of PPARγ are observed in glial cells and lymphocytes. Activation of such cells is involved in the pathophysiology of neurological diseases associated with brain inflammation (e.g, Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis). Studies indicate that PPARγ modulators would be therapeutically useful in such diseases. (See, Feinstein DL, Diabetes Technol Ther. 5(l):67-73 (2003)).

[0012] There is a need for alternative therapies for such diseases as brain inflammation, cancer, acne, psoriasis, and osetoporosis. This invention provides for these and other needs by providing methods of treatment for such disorders by administering modulators of PPARγ.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0013] In one aspect, the present invention provides methods of modulating conditions which are mediated by PPARγ. The methods typically involve contacting the host or subject with a PPARγ-modulating amount of a compound having the formula: Ol

V-R2

in which the symbol Ar1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; the letter X represents a divalent linkage selected from substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C6)alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C6)alkylenoxy, substituted or unsubstituted (C1- C6)alkylenamino, substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C6)alkylene-S(O)k, -0-, -C(O)-, -N(R1 *)-, - N(R1 ')C(O)-, -S(O)k- and a single bond, in which R11 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl and the subscript k is an integer of from O to 2. The letter Y, in the above formula represents a divalent linkage selected from substituted or unsubstituted (CrC6)alkylene, -0-, -C(O)-, -N(R12)-S(O)m-, -N(R12)-S(O)m- N(R13)-, -N(R12)C(0)-, -S(O)n-, a single bond, and combinations thereof, in which R12 and R13 are members independently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted (C1- Cs)alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; and the subscripts m and n are independently integers of from O to 2.

[0014] The symbol R1 represents a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, (C1-Cs)alkyl, (C,-C8)alkoxy, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -C(O)R14, -S(O)P-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-OR17, -0-C(O)-R17, -0-C(O)-NR15R16, -N(R14)-C(O)-NR15R16, -N(R14K(O)-R17 and -N(R1VC(O)-OR1\ in which R14 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from hydrogen, (Q-C^alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl, and 3TyI(C1-C^alkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; and R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1- C4)alkyl. In each of the descriptions of, for example, alkyl, alkoxy and heteroalkyl, the groups can be substituted or unsubstituted.

[0015] The symbol R2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group. Preferably, R2 represents a phenyl, naphthyl, pyridazinyl or pyridyl group. More preferably, R2 is a phenyl, naphthyl, pyridazinyl or pyridyl group substituted with from 0-3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, -C(O)-(Ci -C8)alkyl, -(Q-CjOalkyl and - NH2. [0016] The symbol R3 represents a halogen, cyano, nitro or a substituted or unsubstituted (C1-Cs)alkoxy group.

Various preferred embodiments of the invention provide methods of treating the subject diseases, disorders or conditions (e.g., psoriasis, acne, eczema, seborrhea, and photodermatitis; cellular proliferative disorders, immune system disorders, cancer, osteroporosis, brain inflammation) by administering to a subject having the disease, disorder or condition, various compounds, including, but not limited to, those set forth below. Various preferred embodiments of the invention provide methods of preventing first occurrence or recurrence of the subject diseases, disorders or conditions (e.g., psoriasis, acne, eczema, seborrhea, and photodermatitis; cancer, osteroporosis, brain inflammation) , by administering to a subject at risk of developing the disease (passed on family or personal medical history or who has previously had the disease, disorder or condition, various compounds, including, but not limited to, those set forth below. The compounds are administered in therapeutically effective amounts or in prophyllactically effective amounts.

[0017J In another aspect, the present invention provides methods of treatment using pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds described above.

[0018] In one aspect, the invention provides methods for the treatment of medical conditions mediated PPARγactivity by administration of the above compounds according to the invention. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, skin inflammation, brain inflammation, and cell hyperproliferative disorders. Such conditions also include, but are not limited to, acne, psoriasis, osteoporosis, cancer (e.g., colon, breast, or prostate cancer), and conditions involving brain inflammation (e.g., Alzheimers disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Abbreviations and Definitions:

[0019] The following abbreviations are used herein: PPARγ: peroxisome proliferator- activated receptor γ; NIDDM: non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; Et3N: triethylamine; MeGH: methanol; and DMSO: dimethylsulfoxide.

[0020] The term "alkyl," by itself or as part of another substituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a straight or branched chain, or cyclic hydrocarbon radical, or combination thereof, which may be fully saturated, mono- or polyunsaturated and can include di- and multivalent radicals, having the number of carbon atoms designated (i.e. C1-C1O means one to ten carbons). Examples of saturated hydrocarbon radicals include groups such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclohexyl, (cyclohexyl)ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, homologs and isomers of, for example, n-pentyl, n-hexyl, n-heptyl, n- octyl, and the like. An unsaturated alkyl group is one having one or more double bonds or triple bonds. Examples of unsaturated alkyl groups include vinyl, 2-propenyl, crotyl, 2- isopentenyl, 2-(butadienyl), 2,4-pentadienyl, 3-(l,4-pentadienyl), ethynyl, 1- and 3-propynyl, 3-butynyl, and the higher homologs and isomers. The term "alkyl," unless otherwise noted, is also meant to include those derivatives of alkyl defined in more detail below as "heteroalkyl," "cycloalkyl" and "alkylene." The term "alkylene" by itself or as part of another substituent means a divalent radical derived from an alkane, as exemplified by - CH2CH2CH2CH2-. Typically, an alkyl group will have from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, with those groups having 10 or fewer carbon atoms being preferred in the present invention. A "lower alkyl" or "lower alkylene" is a shorter chain alkyl or alkylene group, generally having eight or fewer carbon atoms.

[0021] The term "heteroalkyl," by itself or in combination with another term, means, unless otherwise stated, a stable straight or branched chain, or cyclic hydrocarbon radical, or combinations thereof, consisting of the stated number of carbon atoms and from one to three heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of O, N, Si and S, and wherein the nitrogen and sulfur atoms are optionally oxidized and the nitrogen heteroatom may optionally be quaternized. The heteroatom(s) O, N and S may be placed at any interior position of the heteroalkyl group. The heteroatom Si may be placed at any position of the heteroalkyl group, including the position at which the alkyl group is attached to the remainder of the molecule. Examples include -CH2-CH2-O-CH3, -CH2-CH2-NH-CH3, -CH2-CH2-N(CH3)-CH3, -CH2-S- CH2-CH3, -CH2-CH2-S(O)-CH3, -CH2-CH2-S(O)2-CH3, -CH=CH-O-CH3, -Si(CH3)3, -CH2- CH=N-OCH3, and -CH=CH-N(CH3)-CH3. Up to two heteroatoms may be consecutive, such as, for example, -CH2-NH-OCH3 and -CH2-O-Si(CH3)3. Also included in the term "heteroalkyl" are those radicals described in more detail below as "heteroalkylene" and "heterocycloalkyl." The term "heteroalkylene" by itself or as part of another substituent means a divalent radical derived from heteroalkyl, as exemplified by -CH2-CH2-S-CH2CH2- and -CH2-S-CH2-CH2-NH-CH2-. For heteroalkylene groups, heteroatoms can also occupy either or both of the chain termini. Still further, for alkylene and heteroalkylene linking groups, as well as all other linking group provided in the present invention, no orientation of the linking group is implied.

[0022] The terms "cycloalkyl" and "heterocycloalkyl", by themselves or in combination with other terms, represent, unless otherwise stated, cyclic versions of "alkyl" and "heteroalkyl", respectively. Additionally, for heterocycloalkyl, a heteroatom can occupy the position at which the heterocycle is attached to the remainder of the molecule. Examples of cycloalkyl include cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, 1-cyclohexenyl, 3-cyclohexenyl, cycloheptyl, and the like. Examples of heterocycloalkyl include 1 -(1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridyl), 1 -piperidinyl, 2-piperidinyl, 3-piperidinyl, 4-morpholinyl, 3-morpholinyl, tetrahydrofuran-2-yl, tetrahydrofuran-3-yl, tetrahydrothien-2-yl, tetrahydrothien-3-yl, 1-piperazinyl, 2-piperazinyl, and the like.

[0023] The terms "halo" or "halogen," by themselves or as part of another substituent, mean, unless otherwise stated, a fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine atom. Additionally, terms such as "fiuoroalkyl," are meant to include monofluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl.

[0024] The term "aryl," employed alone or in combination with other terms (e.g., aryloxy, arylthioxy, arylalkyl) means, unless otherwise stated, an aromatic substituent which can be a single ring or multiple rings (up to three rings) which are fused together or linked covalently. The rings may each contain from zero to four heteroatoms selected from N, O, and 5, wherein the nitrogen and sulfur atoms are optionally oxidized, and the nitrogen atom(s) are optionally quaternized. The aryl groups that contain heteroatoms may be referred to as "heteroaryl" and can be attached to the remainder of the molecule through a heteroatom Non-limiting examples of aryl groups include phenyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, 4-biphenyl, 1-pyrrolyl, 2- pyrrolyl, 3-pyrrolyl, 3-pyrazolyl, 2-imidazolyl, 4-imidazolyl, pyrazinyl, 2-oxazolyl, 4- oxazolyl, 2-phenyl-4-oxazolyl, 5-oxazolyl, 3-isoxazolyl, 4-isoxazolyl, 5-isoxazolyl, 2- thiazolyl, 4-thiazolyl, 5-thiazolyl, 2-furyl, 3-furyl, 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, 2-pyrimidyl, 4-pyrimidyl, 2-benzothiazolyl, 5-benzothiazolyl, 2-benzoxazolyl, 5- benzoxazolyl, purinyl, 2-benzimidazolyl, 5-indolyl, 1-isoquinolinyl, 5-isoquinolinyl, 2- quinoxalinyl, 5-quinoxalinyl, 3-quinolinyl, and 6-quinolinyl. Substituents for each of the above noted aryl ring systems are selected from the group of acceptable substituents described below. The term "arylalkyl" is meant to include those radicals in which an aryl group is attached to an alkyl group {e.g., benzyl, phenethyl, pyridylmethyl and the like) or a heteroalkyl group (e.g., phenoxymethyl, 2-pyridyloxymethyl, 3-(l-naphthyloxy)propyl, and the like).

[0025] Each of the above terms (e.g., "alkyl," "heteroalkyl" and "aryl") are meant to include both substituted and unsubstituted forms of the indicated radical. Preferred substituents for each type of radical are provided below.

[0026] Substituents for the alkyl and heteroalkyl radicals (including those groups often referred to as alkylene, alkenyl, heteroalkylene, heteroalkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocycloalkenyl) can be a variety of groups selected from: -OR', =0, =NR\ =N-0R', -NR'R", -SR', -halogen, -SiR'R"R'", -OC(O)R', -C(O)R', • CO2R', CONR'R", -OC(O)NR5R", -NR"C(O)R', -NR'-C(0)NR"R"', -NR55C(O)2R', -NH- C(NH2)=NH, -NR'C(NH2)=NH, -NH-C(NH2)=NR', -S(O)R', -S(O)2R', -S(O)2NR5R", -CN and -NO2 in a number ranging from zero to (2N+ 1), where N is the total number of carbon atoms in such radical. R', R" and R"5 each independently refer to hydrogen, unsubstituted(C1-Cg)alkyl and heteroalkyl, unsubstituted aryl, aryl substituted with 1-3 halogens, unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy or thioalkoxy groups, or aryl-(C1-C4)alkyl groups. When R' and R" are attached to the same nitrogen atom, they can be combined with the nitrogen atom to form a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered ring. For example, -NR'R" is meant to include 1-pyrrolidinyl and 4-morpholinyl. From the above discussion of substituents, one of skill in the art will understand that the term "alkyl" is meant to include groups such as haloalkyl (e.g., -CF3 and -CH2CF3) and acyl (e.g., -C(O)CH3, -C(O)CF3, -C(O)CH2OCH3, and the like). Preferably, the alkyl groups (and related alkoxy, heteroalkyl, etc.) are unsubstituted or have 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OR', =0, -NR'R", -SR', - OC(O)R', -C(O)R5, -CO2R', -CONR'R", -NR55C(O)R5, -S(O)2R', -S(O)2NR5R", -CN and - NO2. More preferably, the alkyl and related groups have 0, 1 or 2 substituents selected from halogen, -OR', =0, -NR'R", -SR', -CO2R', -CONR'R", :NR"C(0)R', -CN and -NO2.

[0027] Similarly, substituents for the aryl groups are varied and are selected from halogen, -OR', -QC(O)R', -NR'R", -SR', -R', -CN, -NO2- -CO2R', -CONR'R", -C(O)R', -OC(O)NR'R", -NR"C(0)R', -NR55C(O)2R', -NR' -C(O)NR55R5", -NH-C(NH2)=NH, -NR'C(NH2)=NH, -NH-C(NH2)=NR5, -S(O)R5, -S(O)2R5, -S(O)2NR5R", -N3, -CH(Ph)2, perfluoro(C1-C4)alkoxy, and perfluoro(C1-C4)alkyl, in a number ranging from zero to the total number of open valences on the aromatic ring system; and where R', R" and R'" are independently selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and heteroalkyl, unsubstituted aryl, (unsubstituted aryl∏d-C^alkyl, and (unsubstituted aryl)oxy-(C1-C4)alkyl. Preferably, the aryl groups are unsubstituted or have from 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OR', - OC(O)R', -NR'R", -SR', -R', -CN, -NO2- -CO2R', -CONR'R", -C(O)R', -NR"C(O)R\ - S(O)2R', -S(O)2NR1R", perfluoro(C1-C4)alkoxy, and perfluoro(C]-C4)alkyl. Still more preferably, the aryl groups have 0, 1 or 2 substituents selected from halogen, -OR', -NR'R", - SR', -R', -CN, -NO2- -CO2R', -CONR'R", -NR"C(O)R', -S(O)2R', -S(O)2NR'R", perfluoro(CrC4)alkoxy, and perfluoro(C1-C4)alkyl.

[0028] Two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of the formula wherein T and U are independently -NH-, -O-, - CH2- or a single bond, and q is an integer of from O to 2. Alternatively, two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of the formula -A-(CH2)r-B-, wherein A and B are independently -CH2-, -O-, -NH-, -S-, - 5(0)-, -S(O)2-, -S(O)2NR'- or a single bond, and r is an integer of from 1 to 3. One of the single bonds of the new ring so formed may optionally be replaced with a double bond. Alternatively, two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of the formula -(CH2),-X-(CH2)r, where s and t are independently integers of from O to 3, and X is -O-, -NR'-, -S-, -S(O)-, -S(O)2-, or -S(O)2NR'-. The substituent R' in -NR'- and -S(O)2NR'- is selected from hydrogen or unsubstituted (C1- C6)alkyl.

[0029] As used herein, the term "heteroatom" is meant to include oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), sulfur (S) and silicon (Si).

[0030] The term "pharmaceutically acceptable salts" is meant to include salts of the active compounds which are prepared with relatively nontoxic acids or bases, depending on the particular substituents found on the compounds described herein. When compounds of the present invention contain relatively acidic functionalities, base addition salts can be obtained by contacting the neutral form of such compounds with a sufficient amount of the desired base, either neat or in a suitable inert solvent. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts include sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium, organic amino, or magnesium salt, or a similar salt. When compounds of the present invention contain relatively basic functionalities, acid addition salts can be obtained by contacting the neutral form of such compounds with a sufficient amount of the desired acid, either neat or in a suitable inert solvent. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts include those derived from inorganic acids like hydrochloric, hydrobromic, nitric, carbonic, monohydrogencarbonic, phosphoric, monohydrogenphosphoric, dihydrogenphosphoric, sulfuric, monohydrogensulfuric, hydriodic, or phosphorous acids and the like, as well as the salts derived from relatively nontoxic organic acids like acetic, propionic, isobutyric, oxalic, maleic, malonic, benzoic, succinic, suberic, fumaric, mandelic, phthalic, benzenesulfonic, p- tolylsulfonic, citric, tartaric, methanesulfonic, and the like. Also included are salts of amino acids such as arginate and the like, and salts of organic acids like glucuronic or galactunoric acids and the like (see, for example, Berge, S.M., et ah, "Pharmaceutical Salts", Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 1977, 66, 1-19). Certain specific compounds of the present invention contain both basic and acidic functionalities that allow the compounds to be converted into either base or acid addition salts.

[0031] The neutral forms of the compounds may be regenerated by contacting the salt with a base or acid and isolating the parent compound in the conventional manner. The parent form of the compound differs from the various salt forms in certain physical properties, such as solubility in polar solvents, but otherwise the salts are equivalent to the parent form of the compound for the purposes of the present invention.

[0032] In addition to salt forms, the present invention uses compounds which are in a prodrug form. Prodrugs of the compounds described herein are those compounds that readily undergo chemical changes under physiological conditions to provide The compounds for use according to the present invention. Additionally, prodrugs can be converted to The compounds for use according to the present invention by chemical or biochemical methods in an ex vivo environment. For example, prodrugs can be slowly converted to the compounds for use according to the present invention when placed in a transdermal patch reservoir with a suitable enzyme or chemical reagent.

[0033] Certain compounds for use according to the present invention can exist in unsolvated forms as well as solvated forms, including hydrated forms. In general, the solvated forms are equivalent to unsolvated forms and are intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present invention. Certain compounds for use according to the present invention may exist in multiple crystalline or amorphous forms. In general, all physical forms are equivalent for the uses contemplated by the present invention and are intended to be within the scope of the present invention. [0034] Certain compounds for use according to the present invention possess asymmetric carbon atoms (optical centers) or double bonds; the racemates, diastereomers, geometric isomers and individual isomers are all intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present invention.

[0035] The compounds for use according to the present invention may also contain unnatural proportions of atomic isotopes at one or more of the atoms that constitute such compounds. For example, the compounds may be radiolabeled with radioactive isotopes, such as for example tritium (3H), iodine-125 (125I) or carbon-14 (14C). All isotopic variations of The compounds for use according to the present invention, whether radioactive or not, are intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present invention.

[0036] Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder characterized by inflamed skin lesions. A number of types of psoriasis are known: Erythrodermic psoriasis is characterized by an inflamed lesion of the skin with fine scales, and is frequently accompanied by severe pain, itching, and possibly swelling. Guttate psoriasis has an appearance of small red dots of psoriasis, typically occurring on the arms, legs, and trunk. Inverse psoriasis is characterized by inflamed lesions without scales, usually appearing at the armpit, groan, and other skin folds. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type. Plaque psoriasis has inflamed lesions covered with a silvery white scale. Plaque psoriasis can occur on any skin surface, but is usually located on the elbows, knees, trunk and scalp. Pustular psoriasis appears as blister- like lesions with a non-infectious pus. Pustular psoriasis may be localized or widespread over the skin. Psoriasis may also be evidenced as pits in toenails and fingernails. In some cases, the pitting is discolored and the nail thickened. Psoriasis varies in severity. Human subject or patients having lesions covering less than 2% of their body have mild case of psoriasis. Patients having lesions on from 2%- 10% of their skin have a moderate case. Patients with lesions covering over 10% of their bodies are have a severe case. The method of the present invention is useful for the treatment of all forms and severities of the disease.

[0037] The invention features a method of treating or preventing osteoporosis, including, but not limited to, increasing bone mass or ameliorating loss of bone mass in a patient. The method includes administering an amount of an PPARγmodulator effective to increase bone mass in the patient Methods of the invention are particularly useful for treating persons diagnosed with osteoporosis or low bone density. Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased density of normally mineralized bone. The condition often leads to fractures. Examples of primary osteoporosis include, but are not limited to, post-menopausal, age-related, and idiopathic osteoporosis which can also be beneficially treated using this method. Secondary forms of osteoporosis (e.g., due to excessive alcohol intake, hypogonadism, hypercortisolism, and hyperthyroidism) also can be treated using this method.

[0038] The compounds for use according to the invention can be used to treat Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease or Multiple Sclerosis at any clinical stage of the particular disease, including the prorgression of these diseases in patients with early or prodromal symptoms or signs, and for delaying the onset or evolution or severity of the symptoms and signs of the diseases. The compounds for use according to the invention can be used in treating these diseases, improving any symptom and sign of these diseases, improving pathological measures of the these diseases, and preventing the onset of any of the symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease or Multiple Sclerosis.

[0039] Cancer is a generic name for a wide range of cellular malignancies characterized by unregulated proliferation or growth of the subject cells, lack of differentiation, and the ability to invade local tissues and metastasize. These neoplastic malignancies can develop in cells, with various degrees of prevalence, from every tissue and organ in the body.

General: [0040] Compounds that interact with PPARγ has been discovered to be useful in treating a variety of diseaseas. Depending on the biological environment (e.g., cell type, pathological condition of the host, etc.), these compounds can activate or block the actions of PPARγ. By activating the PPARγ receptor, the compounds find use as therapeutic agents capable of modulating conditions mediated by the PPARγ receptor. As noted above, example of such conditions is NIDDM. Additionally, the compounds are useful for the prevention and treatment of complications of diabetes (e.g., neuropathy, retinopathy, glomerulosclerosis, and cardiovascular disorders), and treating hyperlipidemia. Still further, the compounds are useful for the modulation of inflammatory conditions which most recently have been found to be controlled by PPARγ (see, Ricote, et al, Nature, 391:79-82 (1998) and Jiang, et al, Nature, 391:82-86 (1998). Examples of inflammatory conditions include rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis.

[0041] Compounds that act via antagonism of PPARγ are useful for treating obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, and metabolic disorders. [0042] Compounds that act via antagonism of PP ARγare useful for treating acne.

[0043] Compounds which are PP ARγ agonists or activators can exert anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects and find use in the treatment of brain inflammatory conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis. Such agents are also of therapeutic utility in the treatment of osteoporosis and in the treatment of cellular hyperproliferation disorders, including cancer. Such agents are also useful in the treatment of inflammatory and other skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and photodermatitis. eczema, and seborrhea.

Embodiments of the Invention: [0044] In one aspect, the present invention uses compounds which are represented by the formula:

Rl .R1

Y-R2 (I) [0045] In formula (T), the symbol Ar1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group. Preferably, Ar1 is a monocyclic or fused bicyclic aryl group having from zero to four heteroatoms as ring members. More preferably, Ar1 is a monocyclic or fused bicyclic aryl group comprising two fused six-membered rings, two fused five-membered rings, or a six- member ring having a fused five-membered ring, heteroaryl group containing from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms in the ring or rings. Particularly preferred embodiments are those in which Ar1 is phenyl, naphthyl, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, 2-pyrimidyl, 4-pyrimidyl, 5- pyrimidyl, isoquinolinyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, and benzimidazolyl, with the proviso that when Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted 2-benzothiazolyl, then X is -S(O)k- wherein the subscript k is 0, 1 or 2. As noted above, Ar1 can be both unsubstituted and substituted. In preferred embodiments, Ar1 is substituted with from 0 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O-(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C6)alkyl, or -NO2. In one group of preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a monocyclic heteroaryl group containing 1 to 2 nitrogen atoms in the ring and being monosubstituted by halogen, -OCF3 or -CF3. In another group of preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a phenyl or naphthyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, cyano, nitro, (C1-C8)alkyl or (C1-Cg)alkoxy.

[0046] The letter X represents a divalent linkage selected from substituted or unsubstituted (C1-Cδ)alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted (C]-C6)alkylenoxy, substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C6)alkylenamino, substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C6)alkylene-S(O)k, -O-, -C(O)-, - N(R1 ')-, -N(R1 ')C(O)-, -S(O)k- and a single bond, in which R11 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and aryl(CrC4)alkyl and the subscript k is an integer of from 0 to 2. In preferred embodiments, X represents -O-, -C(O)-, substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C6)alkylene, -N(R11)-, or -S(O)k-. Most preferably, X represents -O-, -CH2- , -CH(CH3)-, -CH(CH2CH3)-, -CH(isopropyl)-, -CH(CN)-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)-, or -S(OV- Still further preferred are those embodiments in which X represents -0-, -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)-, or -S(OV, wherein R11 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl and isopropyl.

[0047] The letter Y, in the above formula represents a divalent linkage selected from substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C6)alkylene, -0-, -C(O)-, -N(R12)-S(O)m-, -N(R12)-S(O)m- N(R13)-, -N(R12)C(0)-, -S(O)n-, a single bond, and combinations thereof, in which R12 and R13 are members independently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted (Cr C8)alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted (C2-Cs)heteroalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; and the subscripts m and n are independently integers of from O to 2. In preferred embodiments, Y represents -N(R12)-S(O)2- or -N(R12)-C(0)-. More preferably, Y represents -N(R12)-S(O)2- in which R12 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted (C1- C8)alkyl. Most preferably, Y represents -NH-S(O)2-. Additionally, the linkages provided herein (represented by X and Y) can be in either orientation. More particularly, for example, the nitrogen atom of -N(R12)-S(O)2- can be attached to either the central benzene ring or to the R2 group.

[0048] The symbol R1 represents a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, (C1-C8^IkVl, (C,-C8)alkoxy, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -C(O)R14, -S(O)P-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-OR17, -O-C(O)-R17, -0-C(O)-NR15R16, -N(R14)-C(O)-NR15R16, -N(R14)-C(O)-R17 and -N(R^)-C(O)-OR17, in which R14 is a member selected from hydrogen, (Q-C^alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from hydrogen, (C1-Cs)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl, and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; and R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1- C4)alkyl. In each of the descriptions of, for example, alkyl, alkoxy and heteroalkyl, the groups can be substituted or unsubstituted. Preferably, when substituted the substituents are halogen (e.g., -CF3, -OCF3). In preferred embodiments, R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -CO2R14 and -C(O)NR15R16. More preferably, R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, (C1-C8)alkyl, (d-Cs^lkoxy, -CO2R14 and - C(O)NR15R16 in which R14 is (C1-C8)EIlCyI, and R15 and R16 are independently hydrogen or (C1-Cs)alkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5- or 6- membered ring. Other preferred R1 groups are discussed below with reference to groupings of compounds wherein Ar1 is phenyl, pyridyl, naphthyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl and benzimidazolyl.

[0049] The symbol R2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group. Preferably, R2 represents a phenyl, naphthyl, pyridazinyl or pyridyl group. More preferably, R2 is a phenyl, naphthyl, pyridazinyl or pyridyl group substituted with from 0-3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, -C(O)-(CrC8)alkyl, -(C1-C8)alkyl and - NH2. While certain preferred substituents have been provided (e.g., -OCF3 and -CF3), the terms alkyl and alkoxy are also meant to include substituted versions thereof, preferably halosubstituted versions including those specifically noted.

[0050] The symbol R3 represents a halogen, cyano, nitro or a substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C8)alkoxy group, preferably a halogen, cyano or (d-C^alkoxy group. Most preferably, halogen, methoxy or trifluoromethoxy.

[0051] A number of preferred embodiments are provided herein. For example, in one preferred embodiment, X is a divalent linkage selected from -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R1 !)- and -S-; and Y is -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (Q-C^alkyl. In another preferred embodiment, X is a divalent linkage selected from - CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; Y is -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12is a member selected from hydrogen and (d-C8)alkyl; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl selected from phenyl, pyridyl, naphthyl and pyridazinyl. In yet another preferred embodiment, X is a divalent linkage selected from -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; Y is -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl selected from phenyl, pyridyl, naphthyl and pyridazinyl; and Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl selected from pyridyl, phenyl, naphthyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, and benzimidazolyl.

[0052] One of skill in the art will understand that a number of structural isomers are represented by formula I. In one group of embodiments, the isomers are those in which the groups on the phenyl ring occupy positions that are not contiguous. In other embodiments, the compounds are those having the structural orientations represented by the formulae: Ark Ark Ark

(Ia) (Ib)

-Rz Rz .R1 Ark Ark X RJ Ar'\ Ark X R1 R' RJ (Ie) (If) (Ig) (Ih)

■R' and X — Ar1 RJ (Ij)

[0053] Still further preferred for use according to the invention are those compounds having the structural orientation represented by formula Ia or Ib. Still other preferred compounds for use according to the invention, are those of formula Ia or Ib in which the positions of R1 and R3 are switched (or reversed).

[0054] Yet other preferred compounds for use according to the invention are those in which Ar1 -X- and -Y-R2 occupy positions ortho to one another (exemplified by Ij).

(Ij) [0055] Still another group of preferred compounds for use according to the invention are represented by the formula: Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl

[0056] In one group of particularly preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group. Further preferred are those embodiments in which the compound is represented by any of formulae Ia through Ij . Still further preferred are those embodiments in which X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(CrC8)alkyl, -CN, - CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0057] Other particularly preferred embodiments wherein Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, are those that are represented by either of formulae Ii or Ij. In this group of embodiments, X is a divalent linkage selected from -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-, wherein R11 is a member selected from hydrogen and (CrC8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (CrC8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (d-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14, -S(O)q- NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R^)-C(O)-R17 , wherein R14is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and 8TyI(C1 -C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C]-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; the subscript q is 2; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a halogen or (C1-C8)alkoxy.

[0058] In further preferred embodiments, X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, - C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)- (C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0059] In still further preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and - NO2; R1 is a member selected from halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1- C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, - OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C i-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-Cs)alkyl and -NH2, more preferably 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3 and -CF3; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy. Yet further preferred embodiments are those in which R1 and R3 are each independently a halogen, and R2 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, and -CF3.

Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl [0060] In one group of particularly preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl group. Further preferred are those embodiments in which the compound is represented by any of formulae Ia through Ij . Still further preferred are those embodiments in which X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (d-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(CrC8)alkyl, -C(O)-(CrC8)alkyl, -CN, - CF3, (C1-Cs)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0061] Other particularly preferred embodiments wherein Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl, are those that are represented by either of formulae Ii or Ij. In this group of embodiments, X is a divalent linkage selected from -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R1 ')- and -S-, wherein R1 ' is a member selected from hydrogen and (d-C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1-C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14, -S(O)q- NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)-R17 , wherein R14 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15and R16are members independently selected from hydrogen, (Q-C^alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-Cs)alkyl and (C2-Cs)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from 0 to 2; the subscript q is 2; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a halogen or (C1-Cs)alkoxy.

[0062] In further preferred embodiments, X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-Cs)alkoxy, - C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(d-C8)alkyl, -C(O)- (C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0063] In still further preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a pyridyl group having from 0 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -0(CrC6)alkyl, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and - NO2; R1 is a member selected from halogen, (C1-Cg)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1- C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, - OCF3, -OH, -O(C!-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2, more preferably 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3 and -CF3; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy. Yet further preferred embodiments are those in which R1 and R3 are each independently a halogen, and R2 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, and -CF3. Most preferably, Ar1 is a 3-pyridyl group having preferred substituents as indicated above.

[0064] In still other particularly preferred embodiments, the compounds for use according to the invention are represented by formula I, in which Ar1 is a pyridyl ring having a single substituent selected from halogen, -OCF3 and -CF3; X is a divalent linkage selected from the group of -0-, -C(O)-, -CH2- and combinations thereof; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group of -NH-S(O)2- and -NH-C(O)-; R1 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, (C1- C8)alkyl, (d-C8)alkoxy and -C(O)NR15R16 in which R15 and are selected from hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R2 is a phenyl or pyridyl ring, optionally substituted by O- 3 groups selected from halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, -O-(C1-C8)alkyl and -CN; and R3 is halogen, cyano or (C1-C4)alkoxy.

Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl [0065] In one group of particularly preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group. Further preferred are those embodiments in which the compound is represented by any of formulae Ia through Ij. Still further preferred are those embodiments in which X is -0-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (Cj-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C i-C8)alkyl, -CN, - CF3, (C1-Cs)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0066] Other particularly preferred embodiments wherein Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl, are those that are represented by either of formulae Ii or Ij . In this group of embodiments, X is a divalent linkage selected from-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -0-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-, wherein R11 is a member selected from hydrogen and (Q-Cs^lkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1-Cs)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (d-Cg^lkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14, -S(0)q- NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)-R17 , wherein R14is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from hydrogen, (d-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; the subscript q is 2; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a halogen or (d-C8)alkoxy.

[0067] In further preferred embodiments, X is -0-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-Cs)alkoxy, - C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)- (C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (d-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0068] In still further preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a naphthyl group having from O to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and - NO2; R1 is a member selected from halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1- C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, - OCF3, -OH, -O(C,-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(CrC8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (d-C8)alkyl and -NH2, more preferably 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3 and -CF3; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy. Yet further preferred embodiments are those in which R1 and R3 are each independently a halogen, and R2 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, and -CF3.

Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted benzothiazolyl [0069] In another group of particularly preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted benzothiazolyl group, with the proviso that when Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted 2-benzothiazolyl, then X is -S(O)k- . Further preferred are those embodiments in which the compound is represented by any of formulae Ia through Ij. Still further preferred are those embodiments in which X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (Q-C^alkoxy, - C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)- (C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0070] Other particularly preferred embodiments wherein Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted benzothiazolyl, are those that are represented by either of formulae Ii or Ij . In this group of embodiments, X is a divalent linkage selected from -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-, wherein R11 is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (Cι-C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl. (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(OV R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)-R17 , wherein R14is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from hydrogen, (Cj-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; the subscript q is 2; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a halogen or (C!-C8)alkoxy.

[0071] In further preferred embodiments, X is -O-, -NH- or-S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, - C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(OVNR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(CrC8)alkyl, -C(O)- (C1-Cg)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0072] In still further preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a benzothiazolyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is selected from halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1-C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -0(C1- Cg)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and -NH2, more preferably 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3 and -CF3; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy. Yet further preferred embodiments are those in which R1 and R3 are each independently a halogen, and R2 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, and -CF3. In particularly preferred embodiments, the benzothiazolyl group is a 2-benzothiazolyl group.

Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted benzoxazolyl [0073] hi another group of particularly preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted benzoxazolyl group. Further preferred are those embodiments in which the compound is represented by any of formulae Ia through Ij. Still further preferred are those embodiments in which X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(CrC8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8^IkVl, -CN, - CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0074] Other particularly preferred embodiments wherein Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted benzoxazolyl, are those that are represented by either of formulae Ii or Ij. hi this group of embodiments, X is a divalent linkage selected from -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -0-, -C(O)-, -N(R1 ')- and -S-, wherein R1 x is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1-C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from -N(R12)-S (O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1-C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (CrC8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C,-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14, -S(0)q- NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)-R17 , wherein R14 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C,-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-Cs)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from 0 to 2; the subscript q is 2; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a halogen or (C1-C8)alkoxy.

[0075] In further preferred embodiments, X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, - C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)- (C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (d-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifiuoromethoxy.

[0076] In still further preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a benzoxazolyl group having from O to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -0(C1-QOaIkVl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and - NO2; R1 is selected from halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1-C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -0(C1- C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2, more preferably 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3 and -CF3; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifiuoromethoxy. Yet further preferred embodiments are those in which R1 and R3 are each independently a halogen, and R2 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, and -CF3. In particularly preferred embodiments, the benzoxazolyl group is a 2-benzoxazolyl group.

Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted benzimidazolyl

[0077] In another group of particularly preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted benzimidazolyl group. Further preferred are those embodiments in which the compound is represented by any of formulae Ia through Ij. Still further preferred are those embodiments in which X is -0-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (d-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, - CF3, (d-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifiuoromethoxy.

[0078] Other particularly preferred embodiments wherein Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted benzimidazolyl, are those that are represented by either of formulae Ii or Ij . hi this group of embodiments, X is a divalent linkage selected from -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -0-, -C(O)-, -N(R1 *)- and -S-, wherein R11 is a member selected from hydrogen and (Cj-C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1-C-8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (CrC^alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (d-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14, -S(0)q- KR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)-R17 , wherein R14is a member selected from hydrogen, (CrC8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryKd-C^alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; the subscript q is 2; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a halogen or (C1-C8)alkoxy.

[0079] In further preferred embodiments, X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, - C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(CrC8)alkyl, -C(O)- (C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0080] In still further preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a benzimidazolyl group having from O to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(d-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is selected from halogen, (CrC8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1- C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -0(C1- C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C i-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and -NH2, more preferably 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3 and -CF3; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy. Yet further preferred embodiments are those in which R1 and R3 are each independently a halogen, and R2 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, and -CF3. In particularly preferred embodiments, the benzimidazolyl group is a 2-benzimidazolyl group.

Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted quinolinyl or isoquinolinyl

[0081] In another group of particularly preferred embodiments, Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted isoquinolinyl group. Further preferred are those embodiments in which the compound is represented by any of formulae Ia through Ij. Still further preferred are those embodiments in which X is -0-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C,-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(O)C1-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, - CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0082] Other particularly preferred embodiments wherein Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted isoquinolinyl, are those that are represented by either of formulae Ii or Ij. In this group of embodiments, X is a divalent linkage selected from -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-, wherein R11 is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1-C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from hydrogen and (C1-C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14, -S(O)q- NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)-R17 , wherein R14is a member selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(d-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from hydrogen, (CrC8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; the subscript q is 2; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a halogen or (CrC8)alkoxy.

[0083] In further preferred embodiments, X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, - C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)- (CrC8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-Cs)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

[0084] In still further preferred embodiments, Ar1 is an isoquinolinyl group having from O to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is selected from halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1- C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(d- Cg)alkyl, -C(O)-(Ci -C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (d-C8)alkyl and -NH2, more preferably 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, -OCF3 and -CF3; and R3 is selected from halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy. Yet further preferred embodiments are those in which R1 and R3 are each independently a halogen, and R2 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substitutents selected from halogen, -OCF3, and -CF3. In particularly preferred embodiments, the isoquinolinyl group is selected from 3-isoquinolinyl and 4-isoquinolinyl groups.

' [0085] In another aspect, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one of the above compounds in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

[0086] In yet another aspect, the present invention provides methods for modulating conditions mediated by PPARγin a host. More particularly, the conditions are selected from non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, obesity, conditions associated with abnormal plasma levels of lipoproteins or triglycerides, and inflammatory conditions such as, for example, rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis.

Preparation of the Compounds for Use According to the Invention

[0087] The compounds for use according to the present invention can be prepared using standard synthetic methods. For exemplary purposes, Scheme 1 illustrates methods for the preparation of compounds of structural formula (Ia). One of skill in the art will understand that similar methods can be used for the synthesis of compounds in the other structural classes.

[0088] As shown in Scheme 1, compounds of the present invention can be prepared beginning with commercially available 2-chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile (i). Treatment of J with a phenol, thiophenol, or optionally protected aniline in the presence of base and heat provides the adduct (ii). Reduction of the nitro group in ii with, for example, H2 in the presence of Raney nickel catalyst provides an aniline derivative (iii). Sulfonylation of iii with an appropriate arylsulfonyl halide (Ar1 5O2C1) in the presence of base (typically a tertiary amine) provides a target compound (iv). Compound iii can also be converted to a related compound of formula (vi) in which the orientation of the sulfonamide linkage is reversed. Thus, conversion of the aniline iii to the benzenesulfonyl chloride v can be accomplished using methods described in Hoffman, Organic Syntheses Collective Volume VII, p. 508-511. Subsequent treatment of v with an appropriate aniline provides the target compound vi. Scheme 1

ArOH NO,

u

H2 and Raney Ni

NH2

Ar\

SO2Cl Ar^

[0089] Other compounds of the present invention can be prepared beginning with, for example, 3 ,4-difluoronitrobenzene, 3-chloro-4-fluoronitrobenzene, 2-chloro-5-nitroanisole, 3-bromo-4-fluoronitrobenzene and the like.

Analysis of the Compounds for Use According to the Invention [0090] The compounds for use according to the present invention can be evaluated for modulation of the PPARγreceptor using assays such as those described in Jiang, et ah, Nature 391:82-86 (1998), Ricote, et al, Nature 391:79-82 (1998) and Lehmann, et ah, J. Biol. Chem. 270(12): 12953-12956 (1995). Alternatively, the compounds for use according to the invention can be evaluated for their ability to displace radiolabeled BRL 49653 from a PPARγ-GST fusion protein as follows:

Materials: [0091] PPARγ-GST fusion protein (prepared according to standard procedures), [3H]-BRL 49653 having 50 Ci/mmol specific activity, Polyfiltronics Unifilter 350 filtration plate and glutathione-Sepharose® beads (from Pharmacia: washed twice with 10x binding buffer in which BSA and DTI can be left out).

Method:

[0092] Binding buffer (10 mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 50 mM KCI, 10 mM DTT, 0.02% BSA and 0.0 1% NP-40) is added in 80 microliter amounts to the wells of the filtration plate. The test compound is then added in 10 microliters of DMSO. The PPARγ-GST fusion protein and radiolabeled BRL compound are premixed in binding buffer containing 10 mM DTT and added in 10 microliter amounts to the wells of the plate to provide final concentrations of 1 μg/well of PPARγ-GST fusion protein and 10 nM [3H]-BRL 49653 compound. The plate is incubated for 15 minutes. Glutathione-agarose bead is added in 50 μL of binding buffer, and the plate is vigorously shaken for one hour. The plate is washed four times with 200 μL/well of binding buffer (without BSA and DTT). The bottom of the plate is sealed and.200 μL/well of scintillation cocktail is added. The top of the plate is then sealed and the radioactivity is determined.

Formulation and Administration of the Compounds (Compositions) for Use According to the Invention

[0093] The compounds for use according to the present invention can be prepared and administered in a wide variety of oral and parenteral dosage forms. Thus, the compounds for use according to the present invention can be administered by injection, that is, intravenously, intramuscularly, intracutaneously, subcutaneously, intraduodenally, or intraperitoneally. Also, the compounds described herein for use according to the invention can be administered by inhalation, for example, intranasally. Additionally, The compounds for use according to the present invention can be administered transdermally. Accordingly, the present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient and either a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a compound of formula (I).

[0094] For preparing pharmaceutical compositions from the compounds for use according to the present invention, pharmaceutically acceptable carriers can be either solid or liquid. Solid form preparations include powders, tablets, pills, capsules, cachets, suppositories, and dispersible granules. A solid carrier can be one or more substances which may also act as diluents, flavoring agents, binders, preservatives, tablet disintegrating agents, or an encapsulating material.

[0095] In powders, the carrier is a finely divided solid which is in a mixture with the finely divided active component. In tablets, the active component is mixed with the carrier having the necessary binding properties in suitable proportions and compacted in the shape and size desired.

[0096] The powders and tablets preferably contain from 5% or 10% to 70% of the active compound. Suitable carriers are magnesium carbonate, magnesium stearate, talc, sugar, lactose, pectin, dextrin, starch, gelatin, tragacanth, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, a low melting wax, cocoa butter, and the like. The term "preparation" is intended to include the formulation of the active compound with encapsulating material as a carrier providing a capsule in which the active component with or without other carriers, is surrounded by a carrier, which is thus in association with it. Similarly, cachets and lozenges are included. Tablets, powders, capsules, pills, cachets, and lozenges can be used as solid dosage forms suitable for oral administration.

[0097] For preparing suppositories, a low melting wax, such as a mixture of fatty acid glycerides or cocoa butter, is first melted and the active component is dispersed homogeneously therein, as by stirring. The molten homogeneous mixture is then poured into convenient sized molds, allowed to cool, and thereby to solidify.

[0098] Liquid form preparations include solutions, suspensions, and emulsions, for example, water or water/propylene glycol solutions. For parenteral injection, liquid preparations can be formulated in solution in aqueous polyethylene glycol solution.

[0099] Aqueous solutions suitable for oral use can be prepared by dissolving the active component in water and adding suitable colorants, flavors, stabilizers, and thickening agents as desired. Aqueous suspensions suitable for oral use can be made by dispersing the finely divided active component in water with viscous material, such as natural or synthetic gums, resins, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and other well-known suspending agents.

[0100] Also included are solid form preparations which are intended to be converted, shortly before use, to liquid form preparations for oral administration. Such liquid forms include solutions, suspensions, and emulsions. These preparations may contain, in addition to the active component, colorants, flavors, stabilizers, buffers, artificial and natural sweeteners, dispersants, thickeners, solubilizing agents, and the like.

[0101] The pharmaceutical preparation is preferably in unit dosage form. In such form the preparation is subdivided into unit doses containing appropriate quantities of the active component. The unit dosage form can be a packaged preparation, the package containing discrete quantities of preparation, such as packeted tablets, capsules, and powders in vials or ampoules. Also, the unit dosage form can be a capsule, tablet, cachet, or lozenge itself, or it can be the appropriate number of any of these in packaged form.

[0102] The quantity of active component in a unit dose preparation may be varied or adjusted from 0.1 mg to 1000 mg, preferably 1.0 mg to 100 mg according to the particular application and the potency of the active component. The composition can, if desired, also contain other compatible therapeutic agents.

[0103] In therapeutic use for the conditions (e.g. osteoporosis, cancer, brain inflammation, skin disorders) set forth herein, the compounds utilized in the pharmaceutical method of the invention are administered at the initial dosage of about 0.001 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg daily. A daily dose range of about 0.1 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg is preferred. The dosages, however, may be varied depending upon the requirements of the patient, the severity of the condition being treated, and the compound being employed. Determination of the proper dosage for a particular situation is within the skill of the practitioner. Generally, treatment is initiated with smaller dosages which are less than the optimum dose of the compound. Thereafter, the dosage is increased by small increments until the optimum effect under circumstances is reached. For convenience, the total daily dosage may be divided and administered in portions during the day, if desired.

METHODS OF SCREENING COMPOUNDS FOR THERAPEUTIC AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES

Assessing Therapeutic Efficacy with Respect to Psoriasis and other Skin Conditions

[0104] In vivo and in vitro methods of screening agents (e.g., a candidate PPARγ activator) for efficacy in treating psoriasis, acne, eczema, seborrhea are well-known in the art. See, Ellis CN, et al. Arch Dermatol. 136(5):609-16 (2000). Generally, efficacy can be measured according to the resolution of existing lesions, the number and sizes of a sampled population of lesions, or the extent of body surface covered by lesions. Efficacy can be measured by subjective reporting (e.g., subjective assessments of pain, discomfort, or itching). Assessments of efficacy are typically made with reference to a base line or by comparision to a control population.

Assessing Therapeutic Efficacy with Respect to Osteoporosis

[0105] In vivo and in vitro methods for screening compounds for efficacy in treating osteporosis are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art. See, for instance, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,693,084 and 6,649,657. Generally, the clinical efficacy of a compound can be assessed by administering a compound of the invention according to the invention to one or more subjects and concomitantly monitoring bone density changes over time (e.g., by radiography) and/or by monitoring bone pain, or adverse events (e.g., bone fractures). Assessments of efficacy are typically made with reference to a base line or by comparision to a control population.

Assessing Therapeutic Efficacy with Respect to Alzheimer's Disease. Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson's Disease [0106] Methods for assessing the severity of a neurological diseases including Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease are well known in the art. See for instance, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,683,105 and 6,670,369. See, Ala TA, J Alzheimers Dis. 5(6):463-5 (2003). See, Sair HI et al., Neuroradiology. Jan 23 (2004). Newell KL J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 58(11): 1147-55 (1999). Assessments of efficacy can be objective or subjective. Physicians use a neurological examination and take a medical history when they suspect any of the above diseases. Imaging technologies such as MRI, which provides an anatomical picture of lesions, and MRS (magnetic resonance spectroscopy), which yields information about the biochemistry of the brain. Assessments of efficacy are typically made with reference to a base line or by comparision to a control population.

[0107] For instance, the four primary symptoms of Parkinson's are tremor or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability or impaired balance and coordination. Patients may also have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks. Assessment of efficacy can be made upon the basis of any of the above symptoms or signs (e.g., measures of their progression or resolution) alone or in combination. The assessments may be subjective or objective.

Assessing Therapeutic Efficacy with Respect to Cancer [0108] In vitro and in vivo methods for screening compounds for efficacy in treating cancer are well known to one of ordinay skill in the art. WO 98/05315 and WO 00/61142, for instance, disclose a number of such assays. Efficacy can be measured by the inhibition of cell proliferation of transformed cells in vitro or the the regression or lack of progression of turmors in vivo. Efficacy can be measured in terms of survival times. Assessments of efficacy are typically made with reference to a base line or by comparision to a control population.

[0109] The effectiveness of treatment may be determined by controlled clinical trials. Patients having cancer with measurable or evaluable tumors can be included in a study. A measurable tumor is one that can be measured in at least two dimensions such as a lung tumor surrounded by aerated lung, a skin nodule, or a superficial lymph node. An evaluable tumor in one that can be measured in one dimension such as a lung tumor not completely surrounded by aerated lung or a palpable abdominal or soft tissue mass that can be measured in one dimension. Tumor markers which have been shown to be highly correlated with extent of disease are also considered to provide an evaluable disease, such as PSA for prostate cancer, CA-125 for ovarian cancer, CA-15-3 for breast cancer, etc.

[0110] The tumor can be measured or evaluated before and after treatment by whatever means provides the most accurate measurement, such as CT scan, MRI scan, Ultrasonography, etc. New tumors or the lack thereof in previously irradiated fields can also be used to assess the anti-tumor response. The criteria for evaluating response will be similar, to that of the WHO Handbook of Reporting Results of Cancer Treatment, WHO Offset Publication 1979, 49-World Health Organization, Geneva. The following results are defined for uni- and bi-dimensionally measurable tumors.

[0111] Complete response: Complete disappearance of all clinically detectable malignant disease determined by two observations not less than four weeks apart.

[0112] Partial Response: (a) for bidimensionally measurable tumors, a decrease of at least 50% in the sum of the products of the largest perpendicular diameters of all measurable tumors as determined by two observations not less than four weeks apart, (b) for unidimensionally measurable tumors, a decrease by at least 50% in the sum of the largest diameters of all tumors as determined by two observations not less than four weeks apart. In cases where the patient has multiple tumors, It is not necessary for all tumors to have regressed to achieve a partial response as defined herein, but no tumor should have progressed and no new tumor should appear.

[0113] Stable disease: (a) for bidimensionally measurable tumors, less than a 50% decrease to less than a 25% increase in the sum of the products of the largest perpendicular diameters of all measurable tumors, (b) for unidimensionally measurable tumors, less than a 50% decrease to less than a 25 % increase in the sum of the diameters of all tumors. For (a) and (b) no new tumors should appear.

[0114] No clinical response, i.e. progressive disease in defined as an increase of more than 50% in the product of the largest perpendicular diameters for at least one bidimensionally measurable tumor, or an increase of more than 25% in measurable dimension of at least one unidimensionally measurable tumor.

[0115] Of course elimination or alleviation of other known signs or symptoms of cancer, especially those listed previously can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of this invention.

[0116] The cancers can be evaluated i.e. tumors measured, etc., preferably no more than 14 days before the start of the treatment. These cancers can be reevaluated about 28 days after day 1 of administration of the test compound. Twenty eight days after this initial administration another administration period may be performed, and evaluations performed 28 days after the start of this second cycle. The treatment cycles may be continued until a clinical response is achieved or unacceptable toxicity is encountered.

[0117] Examples 373 and 374 below illustrate in vitro and in vivo methods of testing the activity of candidate therapeutic agents.

[0118] The following examples are offered by way of illustration and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

EXAMPLES OF EXEMPLARY COMPOUNDS FOR USE ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION AND METHODS OF SCREENING [0119] Reagents and solvents used below can be obtained from commercial sources such as Aldrich Chemical Co. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA). 1H-NMR spectra were recorded on a Varian Gemini 400 MHz NMR spectrometer. Significant peaks are tabulated in the order: number of protons, multiplicity (s, singlet; d, doublet; t, triplet; q, quartet; m, multiplet; br s, broad singlet) and coupling constant(s) in Hertz. Electron Ionization (EI) mass spectra were recorded on a Hewlett Packard 5989A mass spectrometer. Mass spectrometry results are reported as the ratio of mass over charge, followed by the relative abundance of each ion (in parentheses). In tables, a single m/e value is reported for the M+H (or as noted M-H) ion containing the most common atomic isotopes. Isotope patterns correspond to the expected formula in all cases. Electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry analysis was conducted on a Hewlett-Packard 1100 MSD electrospray mass spectrometer using the HPl 100 HPLC for sample delivery. Normally the analyte was dissolved in methanol at O.lmg/mL and 1 microliter was infused with the delivery solvent into the mass spectrometer which scanned from 100 to 1500 daltons. All compounds could be analyzed in the positive ESI mode, using 1:1 acetonitrile/water with 1% acetic acid as the delivery solvent. The compounds set forth below could also be analyzed in the negative ESI mode, using 2mM NH4OAc in acetonitrile/water as delivery solvent.

[0120] Abbreviations: N-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBT), 2-( lH-benzotriazole- 1-yl)- 1,1,3,3-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HBTU), N-methylmorpholine (NMM),:1- hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole (HOAT), O-(7-azabenzotriazole-l-yl)-N,N,N' ,N'~ tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU), l-(3 -dimethylaminopropyl)-3- ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDCI).

EXAMPLE 1 [0121 J This example illustrates the preparation of 5-nitro-2-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)benzonitrile (1.1).

Cl -NO2

1.1

[0122] To a solution of 2-chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile (18.3 g, 100 mmol) and 5-chloro 3- pyridinol (13 g, 100 mmol) in DMIF (100 mL) was added powdered K2C03 (13.9 g, 100 mmol). After heating at 60°C for 12 hours, the suspension was poured into water (1 L). The resulting solid was collected by filtration, rinsed with water and dried under vacuum to afford 27.6 g (100%) of the title compound, mp 104-107 0C. [0123] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-^) δ 8.755 (d, J=2.8 Hz, IH); 8.734 (br s, IH); 8.576 (br s, IH); 8.542 (dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz, IH); 7.689 (t,J=2.2 Hz, IH); 7.122 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 2 [0124] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-amino-2-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)benzonitrile (2.1).

Cl NH,

2.1 [0125] To a vigorously stirred solution of the intermediate from Example 1 (6.23 g) in ethanol and THF was added a slurry of Raney Nickel (-300 mg, Aldrich). The flask was filled with H2 at atmospheric pressure and the reduction was monitored by TLC. Starting material disappeared rapidly, to form a nitroso intermediate which gradually was converted to the desired aniline over about 5 hours. Stirring was stopped and Raney Nickel was attracted to the magnetic stirbar. The remaining solution was filtered through Celite® which was then rinsed with ethanol and methylene chloride. The combined organic portions were concentrated to provide 5.75 g of the product aniline as an oil which was used without further purification.

[0126] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (CDCl3) δ 8.456 (d, J=I.9 Hz, IH); 8.3 89 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH); 7.38 (m, IH); 7.03 (m, 3H); 4.06 (m 2H).

EXAMPLE 3

[0127] This example illustrates the synthesis of 3.1. [0128] To a mixture of 5-amino-2-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)benzonitrile from Example 2 (0.457 g) in methylene chloride was added 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (0.456 g, from Maybridge), followed by pyridine (150 μL). The reaction progress was monitored by TLC, and upon completion the solvent was removed under vacuum. The resulting residue was partitioned between methylene chloride and water. The organic layer was drawn off and concentrated. The residue was triturated with ether to provide 0.447 g of the title compound as a white solid, mp 154-156 °C.

[0129] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (CDCl3) δ 8.59 (s, IH); 8.42 (s, IH) 8.08 (d, J=8.5 Hz, IH); 7.72(t, J=I.8, IH); 7.605 (d, J=2.7 Hz, IH) 7.53 (dd, J=8.5, 2 Hz, IH); 7.48 (dd, J=9.4 Hz, IH); 7.22 (s, IH); 7.0 (d, J=9.0 Hz, IH). m/e (M-H) 456.

[0130] The title compound was oxidized to the corresponding pyridine N-oxide using 3- chloroperoxybenzoic acid in methylene chloride to provide 3.2 as a white solid, m/e 470 (M+H).

Λ Cl

3.2

EXAMPLE 4

[0131] This example illustrates the synthesis of 4.1.

2.1 4.1 [0132] The title compound was prepared in a manner similar to Example 3, beginning with 1.6 g of the aniline of Example 2 and 1.6 g of 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride (from Maybridge). The crude product remaining after workup was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with 10% ethyl acetate / dichloromethane and then triturated in diethyl ether and collected as a white powder (1.04 g, 35% yield), mp 143-144 0C.

EXAMPLE 5

[0133] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5.1.

Cl Cl

O A O CN 2.1 5.1 [0134] The title compound was prepared in a manner similar to Example 3, beginning with 397 mg of the aniline prepared as described in Example 2 and 345 mg of 2-chloropyridyl-5- sulfonyl chloride (prepared according to Hoffman, R.V., Org Syn. Coll. Vol. VIL, p. 508- 511). The crude product remaining after workup was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with 15% ethyl acetate / dichloromethane. The resulting solid was recrystalized from dichloromethane to provide the title compound (270 mg, 40%) as a white solid, m/e 419 (M-H).

EXAMPLE 6 [0135] This example illustrates the synthesis of 6.1.

:i ci -NH. I Λ

2.1 6.1

[0136] The title compound was prepared in a manner similar to Example 3, beginning with 400 mg of the aniline prepared as described in Example 2 and 349 mg of 3-pyridylsulfonyl chloride (prepared using methods similar to those described in J. Med. Chem. 40: 1149 (1997)). The crude product remaining after workup was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with 1% ethanol / dichloromethane. The resulting solid was recrystalized from dichloromethane / diethyl ether and collected as a white solid (121 mg, 19%), mp 161-2 0C.

[0137] In a similar manner, 6.2 was prepared from aniline 2.1 and 5-trifluoromethyl-2- pyridinesulfonyl chloride, mp 174-176 °C. 6.2

EXAMPLE 7 [0138] This example illustrates the preparation of 7.1.

Cl Cl COCH,

CN 2.1 7.1

[0139] A round-bottomed flask was charged with the aniline prepared according to Example 2 (229 mg, 0.94 minol), 4-acetylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (205 mg, 0.94 mmol, prepared according to Hoffman, R.V., Org. Syn. Coll. Vol. VII, p. 508-511), pyridine (75 mg, 0.94 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.), and a catalytic amount of DMAP (Aldrich Chemical Co.). Five mL of dichloromethane were added and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for eight hours. The reaction was then diluted with 25 mL of dichloromethane and washed successively with 10 mL of IN HCl and brine. The organic portion was dried over MgSO4 and passed through a plug of silica gel to remove baseline impurities. The resulting solid was triturated in hexanes to provide 362 mg (90%) of the title compound as a white solid.

[0140] 1HNMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 10.81 (IH, s); 8.52 (IH, d, J=I.8 Hz); 8.43 (IH, d, J=2.3 Hz); 8.11 (2H, dd, J=6.8 Hz, 2.0 Hz); 7.90 (2H, dd, J=6.8 Hz, 2.0 Hz); 7.85 (IH, dd, J=4 .4 Hz, 2.2 Hz); 7.53 (IH3 d, J=2.7 Hz); 7.35 (IH, dd, J=9.1 Hz, 2.8 Hz); 7.35 (IH, d, J=9.1 Hz); 2.61 (3H, s). MS ESI m/e: 425.8 (M - H).

[0141] The compounds provided in Table 1 were prepared using the methods described in Examples 1-7. Table 1

Cl

Ra Rb Rc Rd mp (°C) 7.2 Cl H Cl CH3 181-182 7.3 H H OCF3 H 118-120 7.4 H H CN H 160-163 7.5 H H SO2CH3 H 174-175

EXAMPLE 8 [0142] This example illustrates the preparation of 3-fluoro-4-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)nitrobenzene (8.1).

:ι

[0143] 3,4-Difluoronitrobenzene (5.0 g, 32 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-pyridinol were combined using the procedure described in Example I5 to produce 8.2 g of the title compound.

[0144] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-rf*) δ 8.562 (d, J=I.9 Hz, IH); 8.537 (d, J=2.5 Hz, IH); 8.384 (dd, J=10.8, 2.8 Hz, IH); 8.117 (ddd, J=9.1, 2.7, 1.5 Hz, IH); 7.967 (t, J=2.2 Hz, IH); 7.418 (dd, J= 9.2, 8.4 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 9 [0145] This example illustrates the preparation of 3-fluoro-4-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)aniline (9.1). [0146] Using the method of Example 2, 3-fluoro-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)nitrobenzene (8.1, 8.0 g) was converted to the title compound which was used directly in subsequent reactions. MS (M + H) 239.1.

[0147] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (CDCl3) δ 8.242 (br s, 2H); 7.142 (d, J=2.2 Hz, IH); 6.937 (t, J=8.7 Hz, IH); 6.5 12 (dd, J=U, 2.6 Hz, IH); 6.444 (ddd, J=8.4, 2.7, 1.4 Hz, IH); 3.62 (br s, 2H).

EXAMPLE 10

[0148] This example illustrates the preparation of 10.1.

:i Ci

9.1 10.1

[0149] 3-Fluoro-4-(3-chloro-5-ρyridyloxy)aniline (239 mg, see Example 9) and 2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (416 mg, Maybridge), were combined in a similar manner to that described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica, eluting with 5% ethyl acetate / dichloromethane. The product fractions were concentrated and the solid was recrystallized from diethyl ether / hexanes to provide the title compound as a white solid (350 mg, 45%), mp 149-151 0C.

EXAMPLE 11

[0150] This example illustrates the preparation of 11.1.

SCH, SCH,

9.1 11.1 [0151] 3-Fluoro-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)aniline (310 mg, see Example 9) and 4- methylthiobenzenesulfonyl chloride (298 mg, prepared as described in Burton, et at., J. Chem. Soc, 604-5 (1948)), were combined in a manner similar to that described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica, eluting with ethyl acetate / hexanes / dichloromethane (1 :5:4). The product fractions were concentrated and the solid was recrystallized from hexanes / diethyl ether to provide the title compound as a white solid (315 mg, 57%), mp 130-131 0C.

[0152] The title compound was oxidized with mCPBA to the corresponding sulfoxide (11.2, mp 140-144 0C). The corresponding sulfone (11.3) was prepared using 4- (methylsulfonyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride (mp 165-168 0C).

EXAMPLE 12 [0153] This example illustrates the preparation of 12.1.

12.1

[0154] The title compound was prepared in a manner similar to Example 3, beginning with 3-pyridylsulfonyl chloride (335 mg, see Example 6) and 3-fluoro-4-(3-chloro-5- ρyridyloxy)aniline (310 mg, see Example 9) with the addition of a catalytic amount of 4- dimethylaminopyridine. When reaction was complete by TLC, the mixture was filtered to remove amine salts. The filtrate was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica, eluting with 5% methanol / dichloromethane. The product fractions were combined, concentrated, and the residue was triturated with diethyl ether to provide the title compound as a white solid (221 mg, 32%), mp 129 0C.

EXAMPLE 13

[0155] This illustrates the synthesis of 5-(4-acetylbenzenesulfonamido-2-fluorophenoxy)-3- chloropyridine (13.1). NH

Cl O

N 9.1 13.1

[0156] This was prepared using methods outlined in Examples 10-12, starting with 238 mg (1.0 mmol) of aniline 9.1, 218 mg (1.0 mmol) of4-acetylbenzenesulfonyl chloride, 79 mg (1.0 mmol) of pyridine, catalytic DMAP, and S mL of methylene chloride. The title compound was obtained as a white solid (269 mg, 64%).

[0157] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 10.75 (IH, d, J=4.7 Hz); 8.38 (IH, dd, Ji=4.8 Hz J2=Ll Hz); 8.26 (IH, dd, Jx=S.0 Hz 7j=2.4 Hz) 8.09 (2H, m); 7.91 (2H, m); 7.52 (IH, dd, Ji=4.7 Hz Jr=2.6 Hz); 7.21 (IH, dt, J1=S Hz J2=LO Hz); 7.12 (IH, dd, J,=12.2 Hz J2=I .0 Hz); 6.92 (IH, d, 7=8.8 Hz); 2.59 (3H, t, 7=2.1 Hz). MS ESI m/e: 418.7 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 14 [0158] This example illustrates the synthesis of 3-chloro-4-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)nitrobenzene (14.1).

14.1

[0159] 3-Chloro-4-fluoronitrobenzene (5.0 g, 28 mmol) and 5-chloro-3-pyridinol were combined using the procedure described in Example 1, to produce 7.9 g of the title compound.

[0160] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-J6) δ 8.571 (d, J=2.0 Hz, IH); 8.509 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH); 8.499 (d, J=2.7 Hz, IH); 8.208 (dd, 7=9.0, 2.7 Hz, IH); 7.949 (t, J=2.3 Hz, IH); 7.335 (d, J= 9.1 Hz, IH). EXAMPLE 15 [0161] This example illustrates the preparation of 3-chloro-4-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)aniline (15.1).

Cl

15.1

[0162] Using the method of Example 2, 3-chloro-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)nitrobenzene (7.6 g) was converted to the title compound (7.2 g) and which was used directly in subsequent reactions.

[0163] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (CDCl3) δ 8.244 (br s, IH); 8.211 (br s, IH); 7.096 (br 5, IH); 6.929 (d, J=8.6 Hz, IH); 6.785 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH); 6.592 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, IH); 3.577 (br s, 2H). MS (M + H) 255.1.

EXAMPLE 16 [0164] This example illustrates the preparation of 16.1.

:i Cl ^^ ^SCH,

[0165] 3-Chloro-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)aniline (410 mg, 15.1) and 2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (390 mg, Maybridge), were combined in a similar manner to that described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica, eluting with 5% ethyl acetate / dichloromethane. The product fractions were concentrated and the residue was triturated in hexanes to provide the title compound as a white solid (538 mg, 73%), mp 128-130 0C.

[0166] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO) δ 8.40 (d, J=1.8 Hz, IH); 8.24 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH); 8.06 (d, J=8.5 Hz, IH); 7.90 (d, J=2.0 Hz, IH); 7.65 (dd, J=2, 8.5 Hz, IH); 7.48 (t, J=2.2, IH); 7.28 (d, J=2.5 Hz, IH); 7.21 (d, J=8.84 Hz, IH); 7.10 (dd, .7=2.5, 7.1, IH). MS m/e 465 (M+l).

[0167] Compound 16.1 was oxidized with 3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid to produce the corresponding pyridine N-oxide, 16.2, as a white solid after trituration in diethyl ether, mp 205-207 °C.

Cl

Cl 16.2

EXAMPLE 17

[0168] This example illustrates the preparation of 17.1.

:i Cl SCH,

15.1 17.1

[0169] 3-Chloro-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)aniline (309 mg, 15.1) and 4- methylthiobenzenesulfonyl chloride (223 mg, prepared as described in Burton, et ah, .1. Chem. Soc, 604-5 (1948)), were combined in a manner similar to that described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica, eluting with ethyl acetate / hexanes / dichloromethane (1:5:4). The product fractions were concentrated and the residue obtained was triturated in hexanes to provide the title compound as a white solid (200 mg, 37%), mp 96-98 °C.

Oxidation of 17.1 to sulfoxide 17.2

Cl S(O)CH3

17.2 [0170] Compound 17.1 was oxidized to the corresponding sulfoxide using Oxidation to sulfoxide potassium peroxymonosulfate in methanol and acetone. The reaction was monitored by TLC. After the reaction was complete, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was washed with water, dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica, eluting with 50% to 100% ethyl acetate / dichloromethane. Solvent was removed from the product fractions, and the residue was triturated in hexanes. The white solid product was collected by filtration to provide 121 mg of 17.2 (63%), mp 127-128 °C.

EXAMPLE 18

[0171] This example illustrates the preparation of 18.1.

15.1 18.1

[0172] The title compound was prepared in a manner similar to Example 3, beginning with 3-pyridylsulfonyl chloride (335 mg, see Example 6) and 3-chloro-4-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)aniline (411 mg, 15.1) with the addition of a catalytic amount of 4- dimethylaminopyridine. When the reaction was completed by TLC, the mixture was filtered to remove amine salts. The filtrate was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica, eluting with 5% methanol / dichloromethane. The product fractions were combined, concentrated, and the residue was triturated dichloromethane to provide the title compound as a white solid (149 mg, 22%), mp 164-165 °C.

[0173]. In a similar manner, 18.2 (mp 174- 175 0C) was prepared from aniline 15.1 and 5- trifluoromethyl-2-pyridinesulfonyl chloride.

18.2 [Ol74] The compounds provided in Table 2 were prepared using commercially available intermediates and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above.

Table 2 Rd

I JγRc Y^Rb f oΛo Ra

Cl Ra Rb Rc Rd mp (0C) or m/e 18.3 H H CF3 i H 172-1740C 18.4 Cl H CF3 , H 111-113°C 18.5 H H COCH3 H 434.7 18.6 H Cl Cl H 460.9

EXAMPLE 19 [0175] This example illustrates the preparation of 3-bromo-4-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)nitrobenzene (19.1).

:i

19.1

[0176] 3-Bromo-4-fluoronitrobenzene (available from Reidel) and 5-chloro-3-pyridinol were combined using the procedure described in Example 1, to produce the title compound.

[0177] 1HNMR (400MHz5 OMSO-d6) δ 8.61 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 8.57 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 8.49 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.24 (dd, J = 9.3, 2.6 Hz, IH), 7.94 (dd, J = 2.4, 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.3 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, 2H). MS (EI): m/z 333 (25, M+H), 332 (15, M+H), 331 (100, M+H), 330 (10, M+H), 329 (76, M+H).

EXAMPLE 20 [0178] This example illustrates the preparation of 3-bromo-4-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)aniline (20.1).

20.1

[0179] Using the method of Example 2, 3-bromo-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)nitrobenzene (19.1) was converted to the title compound which was used directly in subsequent reactions.

[0180] 1HNMR (400MHz, OMSO-d6) δ 8.32 (d, J = 2.1 Hz5 IH), 8.19 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 7.28 (dd, J = 2.4, 2 Hz, IH), 7.2 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 6.9 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 6.62 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.6 Hz, IH). MS (EI): m/e 304 (5, M+H), 303 (35, M+H), 302 (20, M+H), 301 (100, M+H), 300 (15, M+H), 299 (90, M+H).

[0181] The compounds provided in Table 3 were prepared using 20.1 and commercially available intermediates and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above.

Table 3

Ra Rb Rc Rd mp (0C) 20.2 Cl H Cl H 114-115 20.3 H H SCH3 H 160-162 20.4 H H S(O)CH3 H 169-171

[0182] Similarly, 20.5 was prepared from aniline 20.1 and 5-trifluoromethyl-2- pyridinesulfonyl chloride, mp 202-204 0C. CF,

-NHs <n K> 'N

20. 5

EXAMPLE 21

[0183] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(4-nitro-2-methoxyphenoxy)-3- chloropyridine (21.1).

NO NO7

OMe OMe

21.1 [0184] A round-bottomed flask was charged with 2-chloro-5-nitroanisole (1.03 g, 5.49 mmol, Avocado Chemical Co.), 5-chloro-3-pyridinol (750 mg, 5.76 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.), cesium carbonate (1,97 g, 6.04 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.), and anhydrous DMF (16 mL). The mixture was heated at 100 0C for 18 hours. The temperature was then increased to 1300C for an additional two hours, after which the reaction was allowed to cool to room temperature. The reaction mixture was poured into 800 mL of distilled water, and extracted three times with 300 mL ethyl acetate. The combined extracts were dried over MgSO4 and filtered. Solvent was removed from the filtrate under vacuum and the crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (5% hexanes in CH2Cl2 as eluant) to provide the title compound (1.42 g, 93%) as a yellow solid. MS ESI m/e: 281.1 (M + H).

EXAMPLE 22

[0185] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5-(4-arnino-2-methoxyphenoxy)-3- chloropyridine (22.1). "OMe

21.1 22.1

[0186] Using the method of Example 2, the nitro compound prepared in Example 21 (1.54 g, 6.56 mmol) was converted to 1.38 g (99%) of the title compound as an off-white solid. The product was used without further purification (upon standing several days in air the compound developed a very dark brown color). MS ESI m/e: 251.1 (M + H).

EXAMPLE 23 [0187] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5-(4-(2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonamido)-2- methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (23.1 ) .

ISH,

OMe OMe

α~ 22.1 23.1

[0188] A round-bottomed flask was charged with aniline 22.1 (96 mg, 0.39 mmol), 2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (104 mg, 0.42 mmol, Maybridge Chemical Co.), pyridine (28 mg, 0.39 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.), and a catalytic amount of DMAP (Aldrich Chemical Co.). Three mL of dichloromethane was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for eight hours. The resulting mixture was then diluted with 15 mL of dichloromethane and washed successively with 10 mL of IN HCl and brine. The combined organic portions were dried over MgSO4 then passed through a plug of silica gel to remove baseline impurities. Solvent was removed from the filtrate and the resulting solid was triturated in hexanes to provide the title compound (69 mg, 40%) as a white powder. [0189] 1HNMR (400MHz) fø-DMSO) δ 10.81 (IH, s); 8.29 (IH, d, /=2.1 Hz); 8.11 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz); 8.07 (IH, d, J=8.5 Hz); 7.88 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz); 7.63 (IH, dd, J=8.7 Hz, 2.1 Hz); 7.20 (IH, dd, J-4 .4 Hz, 2.1 Hz); 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz); 6.91 (IH, d, J= 2.4 Hz); 6.68 (IH, dd, J=8.7 Hz, 2.5 Hz); 3.65 (3H, s). MS ESI m/e: 459.0 (M + H).

EXAMPLE 24 [0190] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5-(4- methylsulfonylbenzenesulfonamido- 2-methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (24.1).

MeO9S OMe OMe

22.1 24.1

[0191] The title compound was prepared using the general procedure described in Example 22, starting with 150 mg (0.61 mmol) of the aniline, 155 mg (0.61 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.) of 4-methylsulfonebenzenesulfonyl chloride, 48 mg (0.61 mmol) of pyridine, catalytic DMAP, and 5 mL of methylene chloride. Following workup, the title compound was obtained (67 mg, 24%) as a white solid.

[0192] 1HNMR (400MHz) (^DMSO) δ 10.63 (IH, s); 8.30 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz); 8.14 (2H, m); 8.04 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz, 1.9 Hz); 7.27 (IH, dd, J=4.5 Hz, 2.2 Hz); 7.08 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz); 6.93 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz); 6.70 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz, 2.4 Hz); 3.67 (3H s); 3.28 (3H, s). MS ESI m/e: 467.0 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 25

[0193] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5-(4-acetylbenzenesulfonamido-2- methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (25.1). OMe OMe

22.1 25.1

[0194] The title compound was prepared using the procedure described in Example 7, starting with 82 mg (0.33 mmol) of aniline 22.1, 72 mg (0.33 mmol) of 4- acetylbenzenesulfonyl chloride, 26 mg (0.33 mmol) of pyridine, catalytic DMAP, and 2 mL of methylene chloride. The title compound was produced (92 mg, 65%) as a white solid.

[0195] 1HNMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 10.52 (IH, s); 8.29 (IH, d, J=1.9 Hz); 8.10 (3H, m); 7.92 (2H, dd, J=8.0 Hz, 2.3 Hz); 7.23 (IH, dd, J=4.5 Hz, 2.4 Hz); 7.06 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz); 6.93 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz, 2.4 Hz); 6.70 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz, 2.4 Hz); 3.65 (3H, s); 2.60 (3H, s). MS ESI m/e: 431.1 (M - H).

[0196] In a similar manner, 25.2 and 25.3 were prepared from aniline 22.1 and the appropriate sulfonyl chloride.

OCH, 25.2 Z = N 25.3 Z = CH

EXAMPLE 26

[0197] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-nitro-2-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)- benzonitrile (26.1). 26.1

[0198] 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile (4.6 g, 25 mmol) and 3,5-difluorophenol were combined using the procedure described in Example 1, to produce 6.6 g of the title compound.

[0199] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (CDCl3) δ 8.598 (d, J=2.8 Hz, IH); 8.396 (ddd, .7=9.3, 2.8, 1.2 Hz, IH); 7.259 (d, J=0.8 Hz, IH); 7.044 (d, J=9.6 Hz, IH); 6.821 (m, IH); 6.722 (m, 2H).

[0200] In a similar manner, 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile (4.6 g, 25 mmol) and 3,5- difluorophenol were combined to produce 6.9 g of 3-nitro-4-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)- benzonitrile (26.2), mp 132-136 0C.

^ .NO2

26.2

[0201] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSOd6) θ 8.72 (d, J=2.0 Hz, IH); 8.165 (dd, /=8.8, 1.9 Hz, IH); 7.422 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH); 7.227 (m, IH); 7.103 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 27

[0202] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-amino-2-(3 ,5- difluorophenoxy)benzonitrile (27.1). NH,

27.1

[0203] Using the method of Example 2, 5-nitro-2-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)- benzonitrile (26.1, 6.6 g) was converted to the title compound (5.47 g, mp 80-840C) which was used directly in subsequent reactions.

[0204] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (TFA/DMSO-4) δ 11.2 (br s, 2H); 7.083 (d, J=9.2 Hz, IH); 7.077 (d, J=2.8 Hz, IH); 7.033 (dd, J=9.2, 2.4 Hz, IH); 6.998 (tt, J=9.2, 2.4 Hz, IH); 6.727 (dd, J=8.4, 2.0 Hz, 2H).

[0205] Similarly, 3-amino-4-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)benzonitrile (27.2) was prepared from 26.2.

27-2

[0206] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-ck) δ 7.14 (d, J=2.0 Hz, IH); 7.03-6.96 (m, 3H); 6.70 (dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz, 2H); 5.60 (s, 2H).

[0207] The compounds provided in Table 4 were prepared using 27.1 and commercially available substituted benzenesulfonyl chlorides and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above. Table 4

Ra Rb Rc Rd mp(°C)or m/e 27.3 Cl H Cl H 452.7 27.4 H H OCH3 H 414.8 27.5 H H I H 510.6 27.6 H H C(O)CH3 H 482.7 27.7 H H CF3 H 141-144 °c

EXAMPLE 28 [0208] This example illustrates the preparation of 28.1.

0 O Cl

CN

28.1

[0209] 3-Amino-4-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)benzonitrile (201 mg, 27.2) and 2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (302 mg, Maybridge), were combined in a similar manner to that described in Example 3, then heated to 40 0C. The crude product obtained after workup was purified by flash chromatography on silica, eluting with dichloromethane. The product fractions were concentrated and the residue was triturated with diethyl ether to provide the title compound as a white solid (150 mg, 37%), mp 197-200 °C.

EXAMPLE 29 [0210] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-nitro-2-(3 ,5-dichlorophenoxy)- benzonitrile (29.1).

29.1

[0211] 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzonitriIe (0.9 g, 5 mmol) and 3,5-dichlorophenol were combined using the procedure described in Example 1, to produce 1.5 g of the title compound, mp 188-190 0C.

[0212] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (CDCl3) δ 8.597 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH); 8.397 (ddd, /=9.2, 2.8, 0.8 Hz, IH); 7.360 (dd, J=3.2, 2.0 Hz, IH); 7.089 (dd, J=1.6, 0.8 Hz, 2H) 7.008 (d, J=9.6 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 30 [0213] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-amino-2-(3,5- dichlorophenoxy)benzonitrile (30.1).

NH,

30.1

[0214] To a solution of 5-nitro-2-(3,5-dichlorophenoxy)benzonitrile (29.1, 1.5 g) in ethyl acetate (45 mL) was added stannous chloride dihydrate (5.47 g). The mixture was heated to 85°C for 30 minutes during which time a thick white precipitate formed. The reaction vessel was cooled and the mixture was treated with 100 mL of 0.5 N NaGH. The resulting mixture was extracted twice with ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were dried over MgSO4 and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound which was used without further purification. MS m/e 279 (M+H). [0215] The compounds provided in Table 5 were prepared using 30.1 and commercially available substituted benzenesulfonyl chlorides and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above.

Table 5

Rb

Ra Rb Rc Rd mp (0C) 30.2 Cl H Cl H 143-144 30.3 H H CF3 H 148-149

EXAMPLE 31 [0216] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-nitro-2-(3,5- dimethoxyphenoxy)benzonitrile (31.1).

)CH

H3CO

31.1

[0217] 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile (5.3 g) and 3,5-dimethoxyphenol (4.5 g, Aldrich) were combined using the procedure described in Example 1, to produce the title compound as a brown solid.

[0218] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO) δ 8.84 (d, J=2.8, IH); 8.44 (dd, J=9.3, 2.8 Hz, IH); 7.07 (d, J=9.3 Hz, IH); 6.51 (s, 3H); 3.76 (s, 6H).

EXAMPLE 32 [0219] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-amino-2-(3,5- dimethoxyphenoxy)benzonitrile (32.1).

OCH

H3CO

32.1

[0220] To a solution of 5-nitro-2-(3,5-dichlorophenoxy)benzonitrile (31.1, 8.76 g) in ethyl acetate was added tin chloride (33 g). The mixture was heated to reflux for one hour. The resulting mixture was cooled and 0.5 N sodium hydroxide solution was added to induce the precipitation of tin salts which were removed by filtration. The filtrate was concentrated to provide 7.5 g of the title compound as an orange solid which was used in subsequent reactions without purification.

[0221] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-^) δ 6.95-6.87 (m, 3H); 6.25 (t, J=2.2 Hz, IH); 6.04 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 2H); 5.49 (s, 2H); 3.70 (s, 6H).

[0222] The compounds provided in Table 6 were prepared using 32.1 and commercially available substituted benzenesulfonyl chlorides and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above. Table 6 Rd OCH

H3CO

Ra Rb Rc Rd mp (0C) or m/e 32.2 Cl H Cl H 477 32.3 Cl H CF3 H 101-1050C 32.4 H H I H 439 32.5 H H OCH3 H 162-1640C

EXAMPLE 33

[0223] This example illustrates the preparation of 3-methoxy-4-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)- nitrobenzene (33.1).

OCH, 33.1

[0224] 4-Chloro-3-methoxynitrobenzene (2.64 g) and 3,5-difluorophenol (Aldrich) were combined using the procedure described in Example 1 and heated to 1250C, to produce the title compound as a thick brown oil which solidified on trituration with hexane/methanol to yield 1.33 g of 33.1 as a red solid.

[0225] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-^) δ 7.963 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH); 7.903 (dd, J=8.8, 2.7 Hz, IH); 7.3 16 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH); 7.035 (m, IH); 6.796 (m, 2H); 3.909 (s, 3H).

[0226] In a similar manner, 3-methoxy-4-(3,5-dichlorophenoxy)nitrobenzene (33.2) and 3- methoxy-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenoxy)nitrobenzene (33.3) were prepared beginning with 3,5- dichlorophenol and 3,5-dimethoxyphenol, respectively. OCH3 NO,

OCH1 O OCH, OCH,

33.2 33.3

33.2 3-methoxy-4-(3,5-dichlorophenoxy)nitrobenzene [0227] 1HNMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-Jd) δ 7.960 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH); 7.900 (dd, J=8.9, 2.7 Hz, IH); 7.394 (t, J=U Hz, IH); 7.3 10 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH); 7.107 (t, /=1.4 Hz, 2H); 3.907 (s, 3H).

33.3 3-methoxy-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenoxy)nitrobenzene [0228] 1H NMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-dδ) δ 7.910 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH); 7.862 (dd, J=8.8, 2.6 Hz, IH); 7.064 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH); 6.353 (t, J=2.2 Hz, IH); 6.207 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 2H); 3.927(s, 3H); 3.716 (s, 6H).

[0229] Each of the nitrobenzene derivatives (33.1, 33.2 and 33.3) were reduced to the corresponding aniline derivative using the Raney nickel procedure of Example 2. The aniline derivatives were then converted to the compounds shown in Table 7 using commercially available substituted benzenesulfonyl chlorides and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above.

Table 7

NH JL

Γ Λ Rb

C )CH3 Ar R∑ i Rb Rc Rd mp(°C) 33.4 3,5-dichlorophenyl Cl H Cl H 128-131 33.5 3 , 5-difluorophenyl H H CF3 H 141-143 33.6 3 , 5-dichlorophenyl H H CF3 H 165-166 33.7 3 ,5 -difluorophenyl Cl H Cl H 120-124 Ar Ra Rb Rc Rd mp(°C) 33.8 3,5-difluorophenyl H H OCH3 H 129-133 33.9 3,5-dimethoxyphenyl Cl H Cl H 100-103 33.10 3,5-dimethoxyphenyl Cl H CF3 H 72-79 33.11 3,5-dimethoxyphenyl H H OCH3 H 92-95

EXAMPLE 34

[0230] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5-(4-chlorosulfonyl-2-cyanophenoxy)-3- chloropyridine (34.1).

NB SO2Cl

34.1

[0231] Aniline 2.1 (3.11 g, 12.69 mmol) was converted to the corresponding sulfonyl chloride according to the procedure of R. V. Hoffman {Org. Syn. Coll. Vol., VII, 508-5 1 1), yielding 770 mg (18%) of 34.1 as a white solid. MS ESI m/e: 331.0 (M + H)

EXAMPLE 35

[0232] This example illustrates the synthesis of compound 35.1.

35.1

[0233] The title compound was prepared using the method described in Example 3, starting with 4-iodoaniline (136 mg, 0.6197 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.), 5-(4-chlorosulfonyl-2- cyanophenoxy)-3-chlOrOpyridine (136 mg, 0.4131 mmol, 34.1), pyridine (49 mg, 0.6 197 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and 3 mL of methylene chloride. The product was obtained as a white solid (187 mg, 89%).

[0234] 1HNMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) θ 10.57 (IH, s); 8.62 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz); 8.60 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz); 8.28 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz); 8.12 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz); 7.93 (IH5 dd, Jj-8.9 Hz J2=2.3 Hz); 7.61 (2H, dd, Ji=8 .8 Hz J2=2.0 Hz); 7.17 (IH, d, /=9.0); 6.93 (2H, dd, J1 = 8.8 Hz J2=2.0 Hz). MS ESI m/e: 509.9 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 36 [0235] This example illustrates the synthesis of compound 36.1.

H 5O2Cl CY^O2

CN

36.1

[0236] The title compound was prepared using the method described in Example 35, starting with 4-acetylaniline (100 mg, 0.31 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.), 5-(4- chlorosulfonyl-2-cyanophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (62 mg, 0.46 mmol), pyridine (36 mg, 0.46 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and 3 mL of methylene chloride. The title compound 36.1 was obtained as a white solid (120 mg, 92%).

[0237] 1H NMR (400MHz) (J6-DMSO) δ 10.53 (IH, s); 8.58 (IH, d, J=I.9 Hz); 8.53 (IH, d5 J=2.4 Hz); 8.15 (IH, d, J=2.5 Hz); 7.99 (IH, dd, /,=4.4 Hz J2=2.2 Hz); 7.86 (IH, dd, /ι=8.8 Hz J2=2.5 Hz); 7.59 (2H, dd, /,=8.8 Hz J/=2.0 Hz); 7.13 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz); 6.93 (2H, dd, /,=8.8 Hz J2=2.0 Hz); 2.61 (IH, s). MS ESI m/e: 425.9 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 37 [0238] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5-(4-chlorosulfonyl-2-chlorophenoxy)-3- chloropyridine (37.1). NH. SO2Cl

37.1

[0239] Aniline 15.1 (2.10 g, 8.24 mmol) was converted to the corresponding sulfonyl chloride 37.1, according to the procedure of R. V. Hoffman (Org. Syn. Coll. Vol., V∏, 508-511). The title compound was obtained as a slightly yellow solid (1.65 g, 59%) MS ESI m/e: 338.0 (M + H).

EXAMPLE 38 [0240] This example illustrates the synthesis of compound 38.1.

SO2Cl

Cl

N 37.1 38.1 [0241] The title compound was prepared using the method described in Example 35, starting with 4-iodoaniline (101 mg, 0.46 mmol), S-(4-chlorosulfonyl-2-chlorophenoxyy3 chloropyridine (104 mg, 0.31 mmol), pyridine (35 mg, 0.46 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and 3 mL of methylene chloride. Compound 38.1 was obtained as a white solid (150 mg, 94%).

[0242] 1HNMR (400MHz) (J1J-DMSO) δ 10.50 (IH, s); 8.55 (IH, d, J=2.1 Hz); 8.45 (IH, d, J=2.5 Hz); 7.93 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz); 7.89(1H, dd, J!=4.4 HzJ2=2.2 Hz); 7.67 (IH, dd, Ji=8.7 Hz J2=2.2 Hz); 7.61 (2H, dd, J1=8 .8 Hz J2=2.0 Hz); 7.22 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz); 6.94 (2H, dd, Ji=8.8 Hz J2=2.0 Hz). MS ESI m/e: 518.9 (M - H). EXAMPLE 39 [0243] This example illustrates the synthesis of compound 39.1.

SO3Cl

39.1

[0244] The title compound was prepared using the method of Example 38, starting with A- acetylaniline (55 mg, 0.41 mmol), 5-(4-chlorosulfonyl-2-chlorophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (92 mg, 0.27 mmol), pyridine (33 mg, 0.41 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and 3 mL of methylene chloride. After workup, 39.1 was obtained as a white solid (130 mg, 93%).

[0245] 1HNMR (400MHz) tø∏DMSO) δ 10-94 (1H> s); 8-54 (1H> ά> J==2-° Hz); 8-44 (1H> d, J=2.2 Hz); 8.01 (IH, d, J=2.1 Hz); 7.90 (IH, dd, Jt=4.4 Hz J2=2.2 Hz); 7.86 (2H, dd, J!=8 .8 Hz J2=I.6 Hz); 7.75 (IH, dd, Ji=8 .7 Hz J2=2.2 Hz); 7.23 (3H, m). MS ESI m/e: 435.0 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 40 [0246] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(4-amino-2,5-dibromophenoxy)3- chloropyridine (40.1), 5-(4~amino-2,3 -dibromophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (40.2), and 5-(4- amino-2,3 ,5-tribromophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (40.3). NH2 Br

40.2 [0247] To a 0.1 M solution of 3-bromo-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)aniline (20.1) in acetic acid was added bromine (Aldrich). The resulting solution was stirred for two days. Most of the acetic acid was removed azeotropically using hexanes and the residue was adjusted to pH 6 using 4 M aqueous NaGH. The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate and the combined organic portions were washed with brine (2X), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The products were separated by chromatography to provide 5-(4-amino-2,5 -dibromophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (40.1, 32%), 5-(4-arnino~2,3- dibromophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (40.2, 15%), and 5-(4-amino-2,3 ,5-tribromophenoxy)-3 - chloropyridine (40.3, 13%).

[0248] 40.1: 1H NMR (400MHz, OMSOd6) 8 8.35 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.22 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 7.46 (d, J = 1.0 Hz, IH), 7.39 (dd, J = 2.8, 2.6 Hz, IH), 7.14 (s, IH), 5.6 (s, 2H). MS (EI): m/z 383 (18, M+H), 382 (10, M+H), 381 (75, M+H), 380 (15, M+H), 379 (100, M+H), 378 (7, M+H), 377 (50, M+H).

[0249] 40.2: 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSCw/*) δ 8.34 (d, J = 2 Hz, IH), 8.21 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 7.36 (dd, J = 2.4, 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.32 (dd, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 6.49 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 5.7 (s, 2H). MS (EI): m/z 383 (18, M+H), 382 (10, M+H), 381 (75, M+H), 380 (15, M+H), 379 (100, M+H), 378 (7, M+H), 377 (50, M+H).

[0250] 40.3: 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-^) δ 8.36 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 8.26 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.63 (s, IH), 7.48 (dd, J = 2.4, 1.9 Hz, IH), 5.65 (s, 2H). MS (EI): m/z 463 (10, M+H), 462 (5, M+H), 461 (50, M+H), 460 (12, M+H), 459 (100, M+H), 458 (12, M+H), 457 (85, M+H), 456 (5, M+H), 455 (25, M+H).

EXAMPLE 41 [0251] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(4-(2,4-dichlorobenzene-sulfonamido)- 2,5-dibromophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (41.1). 41.1

[0252] 5-(4-(2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonamido)-2,5-dibrOinOphenOxy)-3 -chloropyridine was prepared in 39% yield from 40.1 and 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride using the method of Example 3.

[0253] 1HNMR (400MHz, OMSO-d6) δ 10.6 (s, IH), 8.47 (bs, IH), 8.33 (bs, IH), 7.9 (s, IH), 7.88 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 7.68 (bs, IH), 7.61 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 7.57 (s, IH 7.52 (s, IH). MS (EI): m/z 593 (6, M+H), 592 (4, M+H), 591 (27, M+H), 590 (10, M+H) 589 (50, M+H), 588 (10, M+H), 587 (45, M+H), 586 (3, M+H), 585 (17, M+H).

EXAMPLE 42 [0254] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(4-amino-2-cyano-3-bromophenoxy))- 3-chloropyridine (42.1). NH,

42.1

[0255] 3-Cyano-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)aniline (see Example 2) was combined with bromine in acetic acid in a manner similar to that described in Example 40 to produce 5-(4- amino-2-cyano-3-bromophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (37%) after chromatography. [0256] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-*/*) δ 8.44 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, IH), 8.37 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.7 (dd, J = 2.2, 1.8 Hz, IH), 7.13 (1/2ABq, J = 9.1 Hz, IH), 7.11 (1/2ABq, J = 9.1 Hz, IH), 5.83 (s, 2H). MS (EI): m/z 328 (30, M+H), 327 (13, M+H), 326 (100, M+H),325 (10, M+H), 324 (75, M+H).

EXAMPLE 43 [0257] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5-(4-(2,4-dichlorobenzene-sulfonamido)-2- cyano-3-bromophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (43.1).

Cl

43.1

[0258] 5-(4-(2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonamido)-2-cyano-3-bromophenoxy )-3- chloropyridine was prepared in 28% yield from 42.1 and 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride using the method of Example 3.

[0259] 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-t/*) δ 10.7 (s, IH), 8.59 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 8.53 (d, J : 2 Hz, IH), 8.05 (bs, IH), 7.9 (s, IH), 7.84 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.6 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.41 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 7.01 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, IH). MS (EI): m/z 537 (20, M+H), 535 (73, M+H), 533 (100, M+H), 53 1(52, M+H).

EXAMPLE 44

[0260] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(4-amino-5-bromo-2- inethoxyphenoxy))-3 -chloropyridine (44.1 ). OCH,

44.1

[0261] To a 0.2M solution of 5-(4-amino-2-methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (200 mg, 0.8 mmol, 22.1) in CH2Cl2 at 0 0C was added 2,4,4,6-tetrabromo-2,5- cyclohexadieneone (334 mg, 0.82 mmol, Lancaster). The resulting solution was stirred for 21 hours at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with CH2Cl2 (50 mL), washed twice with a 2M solution of aqueous sodium hydroxide (50 mL), once with brine (50 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was purified by column chromatography (0-2% MeOH in CH2Cl2) to furnish 133 mg (50%) of the title compound as a brown solid.

[0262] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-tf*) δ 8.27 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 8.17 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 7.26 (dd, J - 2.3, 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.24 (s, IH), 6.64 (s, IH), 5.38 (s, 2H), 3.65 (s, 3H). MS (EI): m/z 329 (80, M+H), 330 (12, M+H), 331 (100, M+H), 332 (16, M+H), 333 (28, M+H), 334 (4, M+H).

EXAMPLE 45 [0263] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(4-(2,4-dichlorobenzene-sulfonainido)- 5-bromo-2-methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (45.1).

45.1 [0264J 5-(4-(2,4-dichϊorobenzenessulfonamido)-5-bromo-2-methoxyphe noxy)-3- chloropyridine was prepared in 25% yield from 44.1 and 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride using the method of Example 3.

[0265] 1HNMR (400MHz, DMSO-βfe) δ 10.4 (s, IH), 8.36 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, IH), 8.2 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 7.9 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.9-7.65 (m, IH), 7.68 (bs, IH), 7.59 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.45 (s, IH), 7.42 (dd, J = 2.4, 1.9 Hz, IH), 6.99 (s, IH), 3.65 (s, 3H). MS (EI): m/z 537 (58, M+H), 538 (10, M+H), 539 (100, M+H), 540 (20, M+H), 541 (70, M+H), 542 (15, M+H), 543 (25, M+H).

EXAMPLE 46 [0266] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(4-amino-5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy))- 3-chloroρyridine (46.1).

NH,

46.1

[0267] 5-(4-Ammo-5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine was synthesized (43%) in a similar manner as described by Example 44 using 3-chloro-4-(3-chloro-5- pyridyloxy)aniline (15.1).

[0268] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-4) δ 8.35 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, IH), 8.23 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 7.48 (s, IH), 7.41 (dd, J = 2.4, 2.2 Hz, IH), 6.98 (s, IH), 5.62 (s, 2H). MS (EI): m/z 333 (55, M+H), 334 (12, M+H), 335 (90, M+H), 336 (12, M+H), 337 (40, M+H), 338 (5, M+H).

EXAMPLE 47

[0269] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(4-(2,4-dichlorobenzene-sulfonamido)- 5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (47.1). 47.1

[0270] 5-(4-(2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonamido)-5-bromo-2-chlorophenox y)-3- chloropyridine was prepared in 17% yield from 46.1 and 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride using the method of Example 3.

[0271] 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-Jd) δ 10.6 (s, IH), 8.47 (d, J = 2.2 Hz5 IH), 8.34 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 7.89 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.88 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.7 (dd, J = 2.3, 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.6 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.55 (s, IH), 7.47 (s, IH). MS (EI): m/z 539 (40, M-H), 540 (10, M-H), 541 (100, M-H), 542 (20, M-H), 543 (80, M-H), 544 (25, M-H), 545 (35, M-H), 546 (5, M-H).

EXAMPLE 48

[0272] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(3-chloro-4-amino-2-(N- ethylcarboxamidophenoxy))-3-chloropyridine (48.1) and 5-(5-chloro-4-amino-2-(N- ethylcarboxamidophenoxy))-3-chloropyridine (48.2).

Br

NHEt NHEt

O

48.1 48.2

[0273] To a 0. IM solution of 5-(4-amino-2-(N-ethylcarboxamidophenoxy))-3- chloropyridine, (1 g, 3.6 mmol, prepared as described in Ser. No. 09/234,327) in AcOH was added bromine (194 μL, 3.8 mmol) and the resulting solution was stirred for 2 days. Most of the AcOH was azeotropically removed using hexanes and the resulting solution was adjusted to ph 6 using a 4M aqueous solution of NaOH. The aqueous layer was extracted three times with EtOAc (50 mL) and the combined organic layers were washed twice with an aqueous brine solution (100 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was purified by chromatography (50-100% EtOAc in hexanes) to separate the products 48.1 and 48.2 from the starting materials and dibrominated materials. The desired products were then rechroinatographed (1-3% MeOH in CH2Cl2) to furnish 478 mg (36%) of 48.1 and 198 mg (15%) of 48.2 as white solids.

[0274] 48.1: 1H NMR (400MHz, OM50-d6) δ 8.37 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, IH), 8.3 (bs, IH), 8.24 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.38 (m, IH), 6.94 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 6.84 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH)3 3.1 (pentet, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 0.91 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (EI): m/z 370 (80, M+H), 371 (15, M+H), 372 (100, M+H), 373 (18, M+H), 374 (25, M+H).

[0275] 48.2: 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-^j) δ 8.3 (d, J = 1.75 Hz, IH), 8.23 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, IH), 8.2 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.34-7.28 (m, 2H), 6.99 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 3.08 (pentet, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 0.88 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). MS (EI): m/z 370 (80, M+H), 371 (15, M+H), 372 (100, M+H), 373 (18, M+H), 374 (25, M+H).

EXAMPLE 49

[0276] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(5-bromo-4-(2,4-dichloro-5- methylbenzenesulfonamido)-2-(N-ethylcarboxamido)phenoxy)-3-c hloropyridine (49.1).

Cl CH3 CONHEt

49.1

[0277] The title compound was prepared in 67% yield from 48.1 and 2,4-dichloro-5- inethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride using the method of Example 3.

[0278] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-J6) δ 10.41 (s, IH), 8.48 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 8.35 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, IH), 8.31 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 7.85 (bs, 2H), 7.6 (dd, J = 2.3, 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.41 (s, IH), 7.39 (s, IH), 3.14 (pentet, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 0.94 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H). MS (EI): m/z 597 (8, M-H), 596 (25, M-H), 595 (20, M-H), 594 (70, M-H), 593 (30, M-H), 592 (100, M-H), 591 (12, M-H), 590 (50, M-H).

EXAMPLE 50 [0279] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(5-bromo-4-(2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonamido)-2-(N-ethylcarboxamido)phenoxy)-3 -chloropyridine (50.1 ) .

50.1

[0280] The title compound was prepared in 28% yield from 48.1 and 2,4-dichloro- benzenesulfonyl chloride using the method of Example 3.

[0281] 1HNMR (400MHz, DMSO-cfc) δ 10.5 (s, IH), 8.44 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 8.34 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, IH), 8.31 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.9 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.85 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.62 (dd, J = 2.4, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.59 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.41 (s, IH), 7.38 (s,lH), 3.14 (pentet, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H), 0.94 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 3H). MS (EI): m/z 585 (8, M+H), 584 (25, M+H), 583 (18, M+H), 582 (70, M+H), 581 (25, M+H), 580 (100, M-H), 579 (12, M+H), 578 (50, M+H).

EXAMPLE 51

[0282] This example illustrates the preparation of 5-(3-bromo-4-(2,4-dichloro-5- methylbenzenesulfonamido)-2-(N-ethylcarboxamido)phenoxy)-3ch loropyridine (51.1). CONHEt

51.1

[0283] The title compound was prepared in 37% yield from 48.2 and 2,4-dichloro-5- methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride using the method of Example 3.

[0284] 1HNMR (400MHz, DMSO-dβ) δ 10.39 (s, IH), 8.55 (t, IH), 8.42 (d, IH), 8.31 (d, IH), 7.89 (s, IH), 7.88 (s, IH), 7.6 (dd, IH), 7.12 (d, IH), 7.02 (d, IH), 3.14 (pentet, 2H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 0.94 (t, 3H). MS (EI): m/z 599 (8, M+H), 598 (25, M+H), 597 (18, M+H), 596 (70, M+H), 595 (25, M+H), 594 (100, M-H), 593 (12, M+H), 592 (50, M+H).

EXAMPLE 52 [0285] This example illustrates the synthesis of 5-(5~bromo-4-chlorosulfonyl-2- methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (52.1).

SOoCl

OMe OMe

44.1 52.1

[0286] Compound 44.1 (1.20 g, 3.66 mmol) was converted to the title compound using the general procedure of R. V. Hoffman (Org. Syn. Coll. Vol., VII, 508-511), to provide 1.26 g (84%) of 52.1 as a clear oil which was carried on without purification. MS ESI m/e: 412.0(M+H). EXAMPLE 53 [0287] This example illustrates the preparation of 53.1.

SO2Cl

OMe

"OMe

52.1

[0288] 4-Chloroaniline (73 mg, 0.57 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.), 5-(5-bromo-4- chlorosulfonyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridine (236 mg, 0.57 mmol), pyridine (45 mg, 0.57 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and 2 mL of methylene chloride were combined using the general method of Example 35. The title compound was obtained (245 mg, 85%) as a white solid.

[0289] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 10.80 (IH, s); 8.43 (IH, d, /=2.0 Hz); 8.30 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz); 7.74 (IH, s); 7.64 (IH, dd, J=4.4 Hz, 2.2 Hz); 7.52 (IH, s); 7.31 (2H, dd, J=8.8 Hz, 2.1 Hz); 7.14 (IH, dd, J=8.8 Hz, 2.1 Hz); 3.83 (3H, s). MS ESI m/e: 435.0 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 54 [0290] This example illustrates the preparation of 54.1. SO2Cl

OMe

OMe

52.1 54.1

[0291] In a manner similar to that described in Example 53, 4-iodoaniline (83 mg, 0.38 mmol), 5-(5-bromo-4-chlorosulfonyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridi ne (155 mg, 0.38 mmol), pyridine (30 mg, 0.38 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and 2 τaL of methylene chloride were combined and stirred. After workup, the title compound was obtained (162 mg, 73%) as a white solid.

[0292] 1H NMR (400MHz) (έfr-DMSO) δ 10.80 (IH, s); 8.43 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz); 8.31 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz); 7.75 (IH, s); 7.64 (IH, dd, J=4.4 Hz, 2.2 Hz); 7.58 (2H, m); 7.51 (IH, s) 6.95 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz, 2.2 Hz); 3.84 (3H, s). MS ESI m/e: 592.8 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 55

[0293] This example illustrates the preparation of 55.1.

O*

SOoCl

OMe OMe [0294] In a manner similar to that described in Example 53, 4-acetylaniline (69 mg, 0.51 mmol), 5-(5-bromo-4-chlorosulfonyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)-3-chloropyridi ne (210 mg, 0.51 mmol), pyridine (40 mg, 0.51 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and 2 mL of methylene chloride were combined and stirred. After workup, the title compound was obtained (192 mg, 74%) as a white solid.

[0295] 1H NMR (400MHz) (d6-OMSO) δ 10.80 (IH, s); 8.43 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz); 8.31 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz); 7.75 (IH, s); 7.64 (IH, dd, J=4.4 Hz, 2.2 Hz); 7.58 (2H,m); 7.51 (IH, s) 6.95 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz, 2.2 Hz); 3.84 (3H, s). MS ESI in/e: 509.0 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 56

[0296] This example illustrates the preparation of 3-chloro-4-(2- naphthylxoy)nitrobenzene (56.1).

56.1

[0297] To a 250 mL flask, were added 3-chloro-4-fluoro-nitrobenzene (Aldrich)(5.0 g, 28 mmol), 2-naphtol (Aldrich)(4.Sg, 31 mmol), Cs2CO3 (Aldrich)(9.7g, 30 mmol) and DME (80 mL). The mixture was heated at 100 0C overnight. After removal of DMF under vacuum, the mixture was poured into water and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic solution was then washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to give a crude product, which was then chromatographed with eluent (30% dichloromethane / hexanes) to give the title compound (6.8 g, 24 mmol, 86%).

EXAMPLE 57

[0298] This example illustrates the preparation of compounds 57.1, 57.2, 57.3 and 57.4.

[0299] Compound 56.1 was reduced to the corresponding aniline derivative (57.1) using the procedure of Example 2, and converted to the compounds in Table 8 using commercially available substituted benzenesulfonyl chlorides and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above. Table 8

Cf Λ T Rb Ra Cl

Ra Rb Rc Rd m/e 57.2 Cl H Cl H 476 57.3 Cl H I H 534 57.4 H H OCH3 H 438

EXAMPLE 58

[0300] This illustrates the synthesis of 3-chloro-(2,4-dichlorobenzene-sulfonainido)benzene (58.1).

NH,

-Cl 58.1

[0301] The title compound was prepared using the method described in Example 3, starting with 800 mg (6.29 mmol) of 3-chloroaniline, 1.53 g (6.29 mmol) of 2,4- dichlorosulfonylchloride, 497 mg (6.29 mmol) of pyridine, catalytic DMAP, and 10 mL of inethylene chloride. The title compound was obtained as a white foam (928 mg, 44%). MS ESI m/e: 334.0 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 59

[0302] This example illustrates the synthesis of compound 59.1. O9S^ NH

O,S. NH O

58.1 59.1

[0303] A round-bottomed flask was charged with 330 mg (0.99 mmol) of 3-chloro-(2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonamido)benzene (58.1), 397 mg (2.97 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.) of anhydrous aluminum trichloride, and 2 mL of dry dichloroethane. Then 210 mg (1.19 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.) of 3,5-difluorobenzoyl chloride was added dropwise and the deep red solution was allowed to stir at room temperature overnight. The reaction was then diluted with 30 mL of methylene chloride, washed consecutively with 2N HCl and brine, dried over MgSO4, and concentrated to a dark oil. This was further purified by silica gel flash chromatography (eluting with 1:24 ethyl acetate:methylene chloride). The resulting clear glaze was recrystallized from ether/hexanes to yield 273 mg (58%) of a white solid.

[0304] 1H NMR (400MHz) (dό-OMSO) δ 8.15 (IH, d, J=8.5 Hz); 7.91 (IH, d, J=2.1 Hz); 7.68 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz, 2.1 Hz); 7.63 (IH, t, J=8.6 Hz); 7.46 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz); 7.31 (2H, dd, J=7.8 Hz, 2.1 Hz); 7.23 (IH, d, /=1.9 Hz); 7.17 (IH, dd, J=8.4 Hz, 2.2 Hz). MS ESI m/e: 473.9 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 60

[0305] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 60.1. o;s NH

58.1 60.1

[0306] The title compound was prepared using the method of Example 59, starting with 286 mg (0.85 mmol) of 3-chloro-(2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonamido)benzene (58.1), 341 mg (1.02 mmol) of anhydrous aluminum trichloride, 214 mg (1.02 mmol, Aldrich Chemical Co.) of 3,5-dichlorobenzoyl chloride, and 2 mL of dry dichloroethane. The title compound was obtained as a white solid (139 mg, 32%).

[0307] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 11.49 (IH, s) 8.15 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz); 7.97 (IH, d, J=3.8 Hz); 7.91 (IH, d, .7=2.1 Hz ); 7.69 (IH, dd, J=8.5 Hz5 2.0 Hz); 7.58 (2H, d, /=1.9 Hz); 7.47 (IH, d, 1=8.4 Hz); 7.24 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz); 7.17 (IH, dd, J=8.4 Hz, 2.1 Hz). MS ESI m/e: 505.9 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 61

[0308] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 61.1. 59.1 61.1 [0309] Biaryl ketone 59.1 (103 mg, 0.22 mmol) was reduced to the methylene compound 61.1 according to the procedure of West, et. al, J. Org. Chem., 38(15):2675-2681 (1973). The title compound was obtained as a white solid (86 mg, 86%).

[0310] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 10.96 (IH, s) 8.05 (IH5 d, J=8.6 Hz); 7.87 (IH5 d, J=2.0 Hz); 7.63 (IH, dd, J=8.5 Hz5 2.1 Hz); 7.23 (IH5 d, J=8.5 Hz); 7.14 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz); 7.02 (2H5 m); 7.17 (2H5 m). MS ESI m/e: 460.0 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 62

[0311] This example illustrates the preparation of 2-chloro-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)- nitrobenzene 62.1. 62.1

[0312] 5-Chloro-3-pyridinol (5 g, Aldrich) and 2,4-dichloronitrobenzene (7.4 g, Aldrich) were combined as described in Example 1. The title compound was isolated as the minor product using gravity chromatography on silica eluting with 10% ethyl acetate / hexanes.

[0313] 1H NMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-J5) δ 8.53 (s, IH); 8.4 (s, IH); 8.0 (d, J=8.9 Hz, IH); 7.44 (t, J=I.9 Hz, IH); 7.26 (d, 1=1.5 Hz, IH); 7.14 (d, 1=2.7 Hz, IH); 6.99 (dd, 1=9.0, 2.6 Hz, IH) 1.6 (impurity).

EXAMPLE 63

[0314] This example illustrates the preparation of 2-chloro-4-(3-chloro-5-pyridyloxy)- aniline 63.1.

63.1

[0315] Compound 62.1 was reduced using the method of Example 2 to provide the title compound as a yellow solid,

[0316] 1H NMR (400 MHz) (DMSO) δ 8.33 (d, J-2.1 Hz, IH); 8.25 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH); 7.41 (t, J=2.2 Hz, IH); 7.12 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH); 6.91 (dd, /=2.6, 8.8 Hz, IH); 6.84 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH); 5.35 (s, 2H). EXAMPLE 64 [0317] This example illustrates the preparation of 64.1.

64.1

[0318] Compound 63.1 and 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride were combined with pyridine and DMAP using the method described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with dichloromethane. The resulting product was then triturated in diethyl ether/hexanes to furnish the title compound as a white solid. MS ESIm/e: 461 (M-H).

EXAMPLE 65

[0319] This example illustrates the preparation of 65.1.

Cl

Cl

65.1

[0320] Compound 63.1 and 3,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride were combined with pyridine and DMAP using the method described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with 5% ethyl acetate/ dichloromethane. The resulting product was then triturated in hexanes to furnish the title compound as a white solid. MS ESI m/e: 461 (M-H).

EXAMPLE 66 [0321] This ex ample illustrates the preparation of 66.1.

66.1

[0322] Compound 63.1 and 4-iodobenzenesulfonyl chloride were combined with pyridine and DMAP using the method described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with dichloromethane. The resulting product was then triturated in hexanes to furnish the title compound as a white solid. MS ESI m/e: 519 (M-H).

EXAMPLE 67

[0323] This example illustrates the preparation of 67.1.

F3Q ^ ^Cl

67.1 [0324] Compound 63.1 and 2-chloro-4-trifluoroinethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride were combined with pyridine and DMAP using the method described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with 5% ethyl acetate / dichloromethane. The resulting product was then triturated in hexanes to furnish the title compound as a white solid. MS ESI m/e: 495 (M-H).

EXAMPLE 68

[0325] This example illustrates the preparation of 2-chloro-4-(3-pyridyloxy)nitrobenzene (68.1).

NO,

68.1

[0326] 2,4-Dichloronitrobenzene (10.2 g, Aldrich) and 3-hydroxypyridine (5 g, Aldrich) were combined using the method of Example 1, to provide the 0.82 g of the title compound as a yellow solid.

[0327] 1H NMR (400 MHz) (CDCl3) δ 8.58 (s, IH); 8.52 (s, IH); 8.0 (d, J=9.0 Hz, IH); 7.44 (s, 2H); 7.10 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1 H) 6.96 (dd, J=9.0, 6.65 Hz).

EXAMPLE 69

[0328] This example illustrates the preparation of 2-chloro-4-(3-pyridyloxy)aniline. NH2 [0329] Compound 68.1 was reduced using the method of Example 2 to provide the title compound as a brown oil, which was used without further purification.

[0330] 1H NMR (400 MHz) (DMSO) δ 8.29-8.26 (m, 2H); 7.35 (dd, J=4.6, 8.4 Hz, IH); 7.29-7.26 (m, IH); 7.04 (d, J=2.0 Hz, IH); 6.85-6.84 (m, 2H); 5.29 (s, 2H).

EXAMPLE 70 [0331] This example illustrates the preparation of 70.1.

CL ^\ /Cl

70.1

[0332] Compound 69.1 and 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyI chloride were combined with pyridine and DMAP using the method described in Example 3. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with 5% ethyl acetate/ dichloromethane. The resulting product was then triturated in diethyl ether to furnish the title compound as a white solid. MS ESI m/e: 429 (M-H).

EXAMPLE 71

[0333] This example illustrates the preparation of 71.1. 71.1

[0334] Compound 69.1 and 4-iodobenzenesulfonyl chloride were combined with pyridine and DMAP using the method described in Example 3. The crude product was purified using flash chromatography on silica eluting with 5-20% ethyl acetate/ dichloromethane. The resulting product was then triturated in diethyl ether to furnish the title compound as a white solid. MS ESI m/e: 485 (M-H).

EXAMPLE 72 [0335] This example illustrates the preparation of 72.1.

NH2

Cl

72.1

[0336] To a solution of 3,4-dichlorothioρhenol (0.87 mL) and 4-fluoro-3- chloronitrobenzene (1.2 g) in THF (12 mL) was added a solution of potassium t-butoxide in THF (1 M, 3.7 mL). Ethanol was added to form a precipitate and the mixture was heated to dissolve the solid. The mixture was then cooled to ambient temperature and water was added. The resulting solids were colledted by filtration and washed with water. The product was dissolved in methylene chloride, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to provide a yellow nitro intermediate (2.08 g).

[0337] SnCl2 hexahydrate (7 g) was added to a solution of the intermediate nitro compound in ethyl acetate (40 mL) at 85°C. After 12 hr, the reaction was treated with 420 mL of 0.5 N NaOH solution and diluted with EtOAc (100 mL). The milky suspension was filtered through Celite and rinsed with additional EtOAc. The layers were separated and the water layer was extracted with additional EtOAc. The combined organic portions were dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated under vacuum to provide the aniline derivative 72.1, which was used without purification.

[0338] The compounds provided in Table 9 were prepared using 72.1 and commercially available substituted benzenesulfonyl chlorides and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above.

Table 9 Rd Cl

^^ Cl r Rb R. i Rb Rc Rd m/e (M-H) 72.2 H Cl Cl H 510 72.3 Cl H Cl H 510 72.4 H H I H 568

[0339] Compound 72.3 was converted to the corresponding biaryl sulfoxide (72.5, m/e 526) and biaryl sulfone (72.6, m/e 542) using an oxone procedure (see, for example, Trost, et al, Tetrahedron Lett, 22:1287 (1981) and Webb, Tetrahedron Lett., 35:3457-3460 (1994)). Similarly, compound 72.2 was converted to the biaryl sulfoxide (72.7, m/e 526) using a routine oxidation with mCPBA.

EXAMPLE 73 [0340] This example illustrates the preparation of 73.4 through 73.9. 73.1 73.2

NH,

73.4 73.3 [0341] 2,3 dichloronitrobenzene (19.04g) was suspended in 40% Na2CS3 solution in water (66 ml) with 5 ml of ethanol and heated at 13O0C bath temperature for 3 days. After cooling, the residue was diluted in water and acidified with 5N HCl (caution: foaming gas evolution). The tan solids were collected by filtration, rinsed with water and dried under vacuum to give 19.9g of an intermediate complex (73.1). The crude 73.1 (6.03 g) was added to neat sulfuryl chloride (20 ml) cautiously over about 5 minutes. The mixture was then heated at 50° C. The character of the solid changed but did not dissolve. The reaction was quenched by pouring onto ice. The ice mixture was stirred until the initial heavy dark oil solidified. The solids were collected by filtration, dissolved in ethyl ether and washed with water. The product was purified by flash chromatography using hexane, then 20% methylene chloride/hexane to afford 3.2 g of a 2,7-dichlorobenzothiazole (73.2) as a low melting solid.

[0342] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.823 (d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.417 (t, J=8.4 Hz), 7.371 (d, J=8.4 Hz). Anal, calc: 41.20% C, 1.48% H, 6.86 % N; found: 41.06 %C, 1.46% H, .6.75% N

[0343] 3-Chloro-4-mercapto nitrobenzene (prepared by the method of Price and Stacy , J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 68, 498-500 (1946)) (1.33 g) and 2,7-dichlorobenzothiazole (73.2) (1.43g) were dissolved in ethanol (20 ml) with heating. Pyridine (l.lg, 2 eq) was added. After a solid formed, additional ethanol (20 ml) was added and the mixture maintained at 50° C overnight. The solid was collected by filtration and rinsed, with water. The solids were dried as a solution in methylene chloride and concentrated to afford the nitro compound 73.3 (2.22g ) as an off-white solid, (mp 210-2120C) [0344] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.544 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH), 8.273 (dd, J=8.8, 2.5 Hz, IH) 8.081 (d, J=8.6 Hz, IH) 7.961 (dd, J=6.3, 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.60 ( m, 2H).

[0345] Using the method of example 32, the nitro derivative 73.3 was converted to the corresponding aniline (73.4). Flash chromatography gave a white solid, (mp 165-1670C).

[0346] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.775 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.606 (d, J=8.0 Hz, IH), 7.367 (t, J=8.0 Hz, IH), 7.265 (d, J=8.0 Hz, IH)5 6.931 (d, J-2.0 Hz, IH), 6.672 (dd, J=8.4, 2.4 Hz, IH), 4.15 (br s, 2H). ESI MS 327 (M+H). Anal, calcd. 47.71% C, 2.46% H, 8.56 % N; found: 47.93 %C, 2.48 % H, 8.47% N

[0347] Reaction of 2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylbenzene sulfonyl chloride with aniline 73.4 according to the method of Example 3 gave sulfonamide 73.5 (see Table 10).

[0348] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.712 (br s, IH) 8.377 (d, J=8.4Hz5 IH), 8.187 (d, J=2 Hz, IH)5 7.995 (dd, J=8.4, 1.2 Hz, IH), 7.880 (d, J=8.4 Hz5 IH), 7.822 (dd, 7.2, 2.0 Hz, IH)5 7.509 (t, J=8.0 Hz5 IH), 7.474 (dd, J=7.6, 2.0 Hz, IH)5 7.443 (d5 J=2.4 Hz, IH), 7.256 (dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz, IH). MS (M+H) 569; MS (M-H) 567. Anal, calcd. 42.15% C, 1.77% H, 4.92 % N; found: 42.30 %C, 1.76 % H, 4.94% N.

[0349] The additional compounds provide in Table 10 were prepared similarly using aniline 73.4 and the corresponding sulfonyl chlorides using the method of Example 3.

Table 10

X /Rb

Cl cS I Y^Rc Rd ( \^J y -S C] [

Ra Rb Rc Rd m/e (M-H) 73.5 Cl H CF3 H 567 73.6 H Cl Cl H 533 73.7 Cl H Cl H 533 73.8 H H I H 591 73.9 Cl H Cl Me 547 EXAMPLE 74 [0350] The following benzenesulfonyl chlorides were prepared by the procedure of R. V. Hoffman (Org. Syn. Coll. Vol. VII, 508-511) from the corresponding commercially available anilines and used to make the indicated examples.

[0351] 74a 2-chloro-4-t-butylbenzenesulfonyl chloride, yield 34%

for examples 76.8 and 79.9 [0352] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.06 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 7.62 (IH, s), 7.48 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz)3 1.37 (9H, s)

m.p. 68.8 0C [0353] 74b 2-trifluoromethyl-4-chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride, yield 76% as a solid.

for examples 176 and 347 [0354] 1H MlR (CDCl3) δ 8.325 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.966 (br s, IH), 7.829 (br d, J=8.4 Hz, IH)

m.p. 37.O 0C [0355] 74c 2-chloro-4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride, yield 47% as an oil.

for examples 76.9, 79.8 and 351. [0356] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.02 (IH, d, J= 8.8 Hz), 7.46 (IH, s), 7.28 (IH, d, J= 8.8 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s)

EXAMPLE 75 [0357] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 75.

75.1 R=NO2 75 R=NH2 ^> — NH -O [0358] By the method of example 201, 2-chlorobenzoxazole (5 g) and 2-chloro-4- nitroaniline (6.1 g) were coupled to provide nitro compound 75.1 (2.6g) as a yellow solid.

[0359] 1H NMR (d6-acetone) δ 9.514 (s, IH), 9.01 (d, J=9 Hz, IH), 8.4 (s, IH), 8.37 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 7.58 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.52 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.34 (t, J=7.6 Hz, IH), 7.28 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 288; (2M-2H+Na) 599 [0360] Reduction by the method of example 32 gave the aniline 75 (93%) as a grey solid.

[0361] 1H NMR (d6-acetone) δ 8.45 (br s, IH), 7.796 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.353 (d, J=7.6 Hz, IH), 7.335 )d, J=7.6 Hz, IH), 7.191 (t, J=7.6 Hz, IH), 7.088 (t, J=8 Hz, IH), 6.846 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH), 6.673 (dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz, IH), 4.912 (br s, 2H). MS (M+H) 260.1

EXAMPLE 76 [0362] This example illustrates the preparation of 76.2 and sulfonamides derived from it.

NH9

76.1 76.2 [0363] 3,5-dichloro-4-mercapto nitrobenzene (prepared by the method of Price and Stacy, J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 68, 498-500 (1946)) (0.65g) and 2,7-dichlorobenzothiazole (73.2) were combined by the method of Example 73, to afford the nitro derivative (76.1) as a yellow solid (0.95g).

[0364] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.587 (s, 2H), 7.852 (m, IH), 7.54 (m 2H). Anal, calcd: 39.87 % C, 1.29 % H, 7.15 % N; found 39.62 %C, 1.21 % H, 7.00 % N.

[0365] Reduction of the nitro derivative (76.1) (0.92 g) by the method of example 32 gave the aniline (76.2) (0.76g) after flash chromatography.

[0366] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.822 (d, J=8 Hz, IH) 7.509 (t, J=8Hz, IH), 7.465 (d, J=6.8 Hz, IH) 6.882 (s, 2H), 6.529 (br s, 2H). MS (M+H) 361. Anal, calcd: 43.177 % C5 1.95 % H, 7.74 % N; found: 43.10 %C, 2.05 % H, 7.65 % N.

[0367] Reaction of the aniline 76.2 according to the method of example 3 with various sulfonyl chlorides gave the sulfonamides of Table 11. Table 11

q Ra HN I Cl Cl- V Rd ^Rc ( -A \^ J -Sf Cl ^N y

Ra Rb Rc Rd m/e (M-H) 76.3 Cl H CF3 H 601 76.4 H H t-Bu H 76.5 Cl H Cl H 567 76.6 Cl H H H 535 (M+H) 76.7 H H H H 76.8 Cl H t-Bu H 589 76.9 Cl H Me H 547

Example 76.3

[0368] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.96 (br s, IH) 8.417 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 8.209 (s, 2H), 8.013

(d, J=8 Hz3 IH), 7.819 (d, J=6.8 Hz, IH), 7.514 (m, 2 H), 7.411 (s, 2H). Anal, calcd: 39.75

% C, 1.50 % H, 4.64 % N; found: 39.48 %C, 1.73 % H, 4.37 % N. MS (M-H) 601.

Example 76.4

[0369] Anal, calcd. for M+0.5 H2O: 48.72 % C, 3.56 % H, 4.94 % N; found: 48.80 %C,

3.68 % H, 4.78 % N.

Example 76.5

[0370] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.83 (br s, IH) 8.212 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.962 (d, J=2H, IH),

7.827 (dd, J=6.8, 2 Hz, IH), 7.723 (dd, J=8.5, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.518 (t, J=7.9 Hz, IH), 7.492

(dd, J=7.8, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.385 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 567. mp 2160C. Anal, calcd: 39.98% C,

1.59 % H, 4.91 % N; found: 39.81 %C, 1.59 % H, 4.85 % N.

Example 76.6

[0371] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.72 (br s, IH), 8.222 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.822 (dd, J=7.2, 2.0

Hz, IH), 7.730 (d, J=4 Hz, 2H), 7.636 (m, IH), 7.516 (t, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.490 (d, J-8 Hz, IH),

7.379 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 535. Example 76.7

[0372] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.38 (br s, IH), 8.906 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 7.827 (dd, J=7.2, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.721 (t, J=6.8 Hz, IH), 7.655 (t, J=8 Hz, 2H), 7.519 (t, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.493 (d, J=6.8 Hz, IH), 7.412 (s, 2H).

Example 76.8

[0373] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.70 (IH, s), 8.13 (IH, d, 8.4), 7.80-7.87 (IH, m), 7.63-7.71 (2H, m), 7.48-7.55 (2H, m), 7.39 (2H, s). MS (M-H) 589. mp l31.3 °C. Anal, calcd: C 46.63, H 3.06, N 4.73; found C 48.09, H 3.65, N 4.35

Example 76.9 [0374] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.70 (IH, s), 8.07-8.20 (IH, m), 7.80-7.93 (IH, m), 7.35-7.65 (6H, m). MS (M-H) 546.8. mp 220.90C.

EXAMPLE 77

[0375] This example illustrates the preparation of anilines 77.7, 77.8 and 77.9

H, -NH9

77.1 77.2 X = NH2 77.3 X = Cl

X

77.7 X = Y = Cl 77.4 X = Y = Cl 77.8 X = Cl5 Y = H 77.5 X = Cl9 Y = H 77.9 X = F5 Y = H 77.6 X = F5 Y = H [0376] In analogy to the procedures of Weinstock et. al ( J Med. Chem. 30:1166-1176 (1987), cone, sulfuric acid (8.74 g) was added slowly to a solution of 5-chloro-2- methylaniline (25g) in chlorobenzene (120 mL) to form a thick slurry. Powdered NaSCN (18.6g) was added. The mixture was heated at 110°C for one hour then maintained at 5O0C overnight. After dilution with hexane (300 mL), the solid was collected by filtration, washed with hot water and rinsed with ethyl ether to afford 15.65g of intermediate thiourea 77.1 which was used directly in the next step.

Preparation of 2-amino-4-methyl- 7-chlorobenzothiazole (77.2) .

[0377] Bromine (25.44g) was added to a suspension of 77.1 (15g) in chloroform (110 mL) maintained below +1O0C. After the addition was complete, the reaction was allowed to warm to RT then heated at reflux for 30 minutes. After cooling, the orange solid was collected by filtration and suspended in acetone (10OmL) which discharges the remaining color. Solids were collected by filtration and rinsed with ethyl ether to afford the HBr salt.

[0378] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.182 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.137 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 2.40 (s, 3H).

[0379] The salt was suspended in water at 95°C. The pH of the suspension was adjusted to pH 9 with 0.5 N NaOH. After cooling, the solids were collected by filtration, rinsed with water and dissolved in ethylether/methylene chloride. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate. After concentration, 2-amino-4-methyl-7-chlorobenzothiazole (77.2) (7.47g) was obtained as a white solid.

[0380] MS (M+H) 199. Anal, calcd.: 48.36 % C, 3.55 % H, 14.10 % N; found: 48.29 %C, 3.55 % H, 14.01 % N.

Preparation of2-7-dichloro-4-methyl-benzothiazole (77.3)

[0381] To a slurry of 2-amino-4-methyl-7-chlorobenzothiazole(77.2) (6.37g) in H3PO4 (85%, 213 ml) in a 500 ml 3-necked flask with mechanical stirring and an internal temperature of < -10°C, was added dropwise a solution OfNaNO2 (6.87g) in water (11 ml). The mixture was warmed to 0° for 30 minutes and then recooled. The slurry was then slowly added to a cold (~-5°C) solution of CuSO4»5 H2O (32 g) and NaCl (4Og) in water (128 ml) with vigorous mechanical stirring. After the foaming subsides and warming to RT, the solids were collected by filtration and rinsed with water. The solids were dissolved in ether leaving some insoluble residue. The ether solution was washed with water, and sodium bicarbonate solution. After the organic layer was concentrated, the residue was purified by flash chromatography with 10% methylene chloride in hexane to afford 2-chloro-4-methyl-7- chlorobenzothiazole (77.3) (4.48g).

[0382] 1H NMR (CDCI3) δ 7.288 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.231 (dq, J=8. 0.8 Hz, IH), 2.651 (d, J=0.8Hz, 3H). Anal, calcd.: 44.06 % C, 2.31 % H, 6.42 % N; found: 44.16 %C, 2.34 % H, 6.32 % N. [0383] Coupling of 77.3 (0.65 g) with 3,5-dichloro-4-mercapto nitrobenzene by the method of example 73 gave after flash chromatography the nitro derivative 77.4 (0.97g) as a yellow solid.

[0384] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.394 (s, 2H), 7.237 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.209 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 2.621 (S5 3H). MS (M+H) 405

[0385] Coupling of 77.3 (0.7 g) with 3-chloro-4-mercapto nitrobenzene by the method of example 73 gave the nitro derivative 77.5 (1.02 g) as a yellow solid.

[0386] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.535 (br s, IH), 8.261 (dd, J= 8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 8.040 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.496 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.419 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 2.601 (s, 3H). MS ( M+H) 371. Anal, calcd.: 45.40 % C, 2.18 % H, 7.57 % N; found: 45.25 %C, 2.23 % H, 7.49 % N.

[0387] Coupling of 77.3 (1.12 g) with 3-fluoro-4-mercapto nitrobenzene by the method of example 73 gave after flash chromatography the nitro derivative 77.6 (SY1904-2) (1.8 g) 1H NMR

[0388] Reduction of 77.4 (0.96g) with tin dichloride by the method of example 32 gave the aniline (77.7) (0.84g) used directly in later reactions:

[0389] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.352 (d, J-8 Hz, IH), 7.322 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 6.884 (s, 2H), 6.533 (br s, 2H), 2.565 (s, 3H).

[0390] Reduction of 77.5 (1.13 g) with tin dichloride by the method of example 32 gave the aniline (77.8) (1.04 g) used directly in later reactions:

[0391] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.543 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.329 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.301 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 6.889 (d, J=2 Hz, IH), 6.663 (dd, J= 8.4, 2.4Hz, IH), 6.231 (br s, 2H), 2.557 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 341. Anal, calcd. forM+0.25 H2O: 48.63 % C, 3.06 % H, 8.10 % N; found: 48.67 %C, 3.06 % H, 7.96 % N.

[0392] Reduction of 77.6 (1.75 g) with tin dichloride by the method of example 32 gave after chromatography the aniline (77.9) (1.2 g)

[0393] 1H NMR: δ 7.43 (IH, t, 8.3), 7.30-7.37 (2H, m), 6.53-6.58 (2H, m), 6.28 (2H5 s). EXAMPLE 78

[0394] Treatment of the anilines 77.7, 77.8 or 77.9 by the method of example 3 with

various sulfonyl chlorides gave the sulfonamides of Table 12.

Table 12

H 5\ /N I CH3 Y- / Λ Rd ( X >- -s x

Cl

X Y Ra Rb Rc Rd m/e (M-H) 78.1 Cl Cl Cl H Cl H 581 78.2 Cl Cl Cl H CF3 H 615 78.3 Cl Cl Cl H Cl Me 595 78.4 Cl H Cl H CF3 H 581 78.5 Cl H Cl H Cl H 565 78.6 F H Cl H CF3 H 565 78.7 F H Cl H Cl H 531

Example 78.1

[0395] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.813 (br s, IH), 8.208 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH), 7.951 (d, J=2 Hz,

IH), 7.716 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 7.396 (s, 2H), 7.377 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.334 (d, J=8 Hz,

IH), 2.516 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 581. Anal, calcd. for M+ H2O: 39.85 % C, 2.17 % H, 4.65

% N; found: 40.10 %C, 1.89 % H, 4.57 % N.

Example 78.2

[0396] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.975 (br s, IH), 8.416 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 8.205 (br s, IH),

8.012 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.423 (s, 2H), 7.376 (d, J==8 Hz, IH), 7.332 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 2.512 (s,

3H). MS (M-H) 615. Anal, calcd.: 40.79 % C, 1.79 % H, 4.53 % N; found: 41.05 %C, 1.86

% H, 4.57 % N.

Example 78.3

[0397] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.748 (s, IH), 8.233 (s, IH), 7.880 (s, IH), 7.407 (s, 2H),

7.370 (d, J=8 HZ, IH), 7.330 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 2.408 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 595. Anal, calcd.:

42.12 % C, 2.19 % H, 4.68 % N; found: 41.84 %C, 2.23 % H, 4.51 % N. Example 78.4

[0398] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.73 (IH, s), 8.38 (IH, d, J= 8.3 Hz), 8.19 (IH, s), 7.99 (IH, d, J= 8.3 Hz), 7.88 (IH, d, J= 8.6 Hz), 7.45 (IH, d, J= 2.3 Hz), 7.23-7.40 (3H, m). MS (M- H) 580.8 (M-H). nip 189.O 0C.

Example 78.5

[0399] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.57 (IH, s), 8.17 (IH, d, J= 8.6 Hz), 7.92 (IH, d, J= 2.1 Hz), 7.78 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.69 (IH, dd, J= 8.6, 2.1 Hz), 7.43 (IH, d, J= 2.3 Hz), 7.30- 7.38 (2H, m), 7.25 (IH, dd, J= 8.6, 2.4 Hz). MS (M-H) 546.9. mp 218.1 0C.

Example 78.6

[0400] 1H NMR: δ 8.04 (IH, d, 8.3), 8.18 (IH, s), 7.99 (IH, d, 8.3), 7.80 (IH, t, 8.3), 7.30- 7.40 (2H, m), 7.10-7.22 (2H, m). MS (M-H) 565.0. mp 221.2°C. Anal, calcd.: C 44.45, H 2.13, N 4.94; found C 44.01, H 2.18, N 4.67.

Example 78.7

[0401] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.60 (IH, s), 8.18 (IH, d, 8.6), 7.91 (IH, d, 2.0), 7.79 (IH, t, 8.4), 7.69 (IH, dd, 8.6, 2.1), 7.30-7.40 (2H, m), 7.10-7.20 (2H, m). MS (M-H) 530.9. mp 230.40C. Anal, calcd.: C 44.99, H 2.27, N 5.25; found C 44.49, H 2.26, N 5.08.

EXAMPLE 79

[0402] This example illustrates the preparation of compounds 79.1 to 79.7.

[0403] To a solution of 5-chloro-2-mercaptobenzothiazole (Acros) (2g) , KOH (630 mg) in water (8 mL) at 100° C was added a solution of 3,4-dichloronitrobenzene (L88g) in n- propanol (24 mL). The mixture was heated at reflux for 72 hrs. After cooling, the solids were collected by filtration and rinsed with water. The solids were dried under vacuum to afford the nitro derivative 79.1 (2.25 g) as a yellow solid used directly in the next step.

[0404] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.54 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH), 8.26 (dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.123 (d, J=8.6 HzI, IH), 8.08 (d, J=I.9 Hz, IH), 8.03 (d, J=8.7 Hz, IH), 7.533 (dd, J=8.6, 2.1).

[0405] Reduction of 79.1 (2.2 g) with tin dichloride by the method of example 32 gave after work-up the aniline (79.2) (1.2 g) which was used directly in later reactions. [0406] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.891 (d, J=I .6 Hz, IH), 7.537 (d,

J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.371 (dd, J=8.4, 2.1 Hz, IH), 6.877 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH), 6.651 (dd, J=8.4, 2.4

Hz, IH), 6.203 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 327

[0407] Treatment of the aniline 79.2 by the method of example 3 with various sulfonyl

chlorides gave the sulfonamides of Table 13.

Table 13

Ra Rb Rc Rd m/e (M-H) 79.3 Cl H Cl Me 547 79.4 Cl H Cl H 533 (M+H) 79.5 Cl H CF3 H 567 79.6 H Cl Cl H 533 79.7 Me H Cl Me 527

Example 79.3

[0408] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.52 (IH, s), 8.20 (IH, s), 7.84-8.00 (4H, m), 7.35-7.43 (2H,

m), 7.22 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 546.8. mp 203.70C.

Example 79.4

[0409] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.57 (IH, s), 8.18 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.90-7.98 (2H, m), 7.86

(IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.72 (IH, d, J= 8.7 Hz), 7.37-7.43 (2H, m), 7.22(1H, d, J= 8.8 Hz). MS

(M+H) 532.8. mp 174.70C.

Example 79.5

[0410] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 8.38 (IH, d, 8.4 Hz), 8.21 (IH, s), 8.01 (IH, d, J= 8.2 Hz),

7.90-7.96 (2H, m), 7.86 (IH, d, J= 7.7 Hz), 7.42 (2H, s), 7.23 (IH, d, J= 8.6 Hz). MS (M-

H) 566.9. mp l58.8 °C.

Example 79.6

[0411] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.25 (IH, s), 8.06 (IH, d, J= 1.5 Hz), 7.80-7.96 (5H, m), 7.40-

7.46 (2H, m), 7.27-7.32 (IH, m). MS (M-H) 532.8. mp 201.20C. Example 79.7

[0412] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.30 (IH, s), 8.00 (IH, s), 7.90-7.98 (2H, m), 7.84 (IH, d, J=

8.6 Hz), 7.57 (IH, s), 7.35-7.44 (2H, m), 7.18-7.23 (IH, m), 2.57 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s). mp

205.1 0C.

Table 14

Rc Cl Rd — S A. ^ cr

Ra Rb Rc Rd m/e (M-H) 79.3 Cl H Cl Me 547 79.4 Cl H Cl H 533 (M+H) 79.5 Cl H CF3 H 567 79.6 H Cl Cl H 533 79.7 Me H Cl Me 527 79.8 Cl H Me H 513 79.9 Cl H t-Bu H 555

Example 79.8

[0413] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 11.43 (IH, s), 8.08 (IH, d, J= 8.0 Hz), 7.90-8.00 (2H, m),

7.85 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.57 (IH, s), 131-1 Al (3H, m), 7.21 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 2.38 (3H,

s). MS (M-H) 512.9. mp 201.00C. Anal, calcd.; C46.56, H 2.54, N 5.43; found C 46.93, H

2.58, N 5.40.

Example 79.9

[0414] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 11.44 (IH, s), 8.10 (IH, d, J= 8.3 Hz), 7.90-7.97 (2H, m),

7.86 (IH, d, J= 8.6 Hz), 7.60-7.68 (2H, m), 7.37-7.43 (2H, m), 7.23 (IH, dd, J= 8.5, 2.4

Hz), 1.29 (9H, s). MS (M-H) 554.9. mp 177.80C. Anal, calcd.; C 49.51, H 3.43, N 5.02;

found C 49.67, H 3.44, N 4.97.

EXAMPLE 80

[0415] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 80.4. NO rc> '2. .

H,C H,C )H

[0416] 2,6-dimethyl-4-nitro-phenol (4.93 g, 29.5 mmol) was suspended in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (30 mL). Hϋnig's base (12.4 mL, 70 mmol) was added to give a homogeneous, dark red solution. The reaction mixture was cooled to -15 0C and triflic anhydride (10 g, 35 mmol) was slowly added. The very dark reaction mixture was stirred at -15 °C for 15 minutes, then poured into 3N HCl (100 mL). The layers were separated and the aqueous layer was extracted 1 x 150 mL CH2Cl2. The combined organic layers were washed 1 x 50 mL sat. brine, dried over MgSO4, and concentrated to a dark red oil. This oil was filtered through a 2 cm plug of silica gel (eluting with 3:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) and concentrated to an orange oil which was diluted with 10 mL of hexanes and allowed to stand at room temperature until crystallization of the product took place. The crystals were collected and dried under vacuum. The mother liquor was concentrated, then diluted with 5 mL Of CH2Cl2 and 25 mL of hexanes and again allowed to stand until crystallization was complete. The second crop was collected by filtration and dried under vacuum. Combined yield of the two crops was 7.87 g of triflate 80.1.

1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.03 (s, 2H); 2.50 (s, 6H). TO2 O, H,C H,C HS- < OTf 245

80.1 80.2 80.3 [0417] 5-methyl-2-mercaptobenzothiazole (1.45 g, 8 mmol) was suspended in anhydrous THF (3.5 mL). A solution of potassium tert-butoxide (7.35 mL, 1.0 N in THF) was added in one portion. The very thick precipitate of the mercaptobenzothiazole potassium salt was dissolved by addition of DMF (1 mL). Triflate 80.1 (2 g, 6.7 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (1 mL) and added to the reaction mixture which was then heated to 50 °C for 16 h. The reaction mixture was pouted into 100 mL DI water and extracted 2 x 50 mL of ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were washed with sat. brine, dried over MgSO4, filtered, concentrated, and the residue purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 19:1 to 4:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate). Fractions containing the desired product were concentrated and the residue recrystallized from hot hexanes:ethyl acetetate. Filtration and drying provided the S- arylated compound 80.2 as bright yellow crystals (0.90 g).

[0418] 1H NMR (CD3CN) δ 8.12 (s, 2H); 7.68 (d, IH); 7.61 (s, IH); 7.17 (d, IH); 2.60 (s, 6H); 2.42 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 331.1

[0419] Reduction of 80.2 (0.88 g) by the method of Example 32 gave aniline 80.3 ( 0.4 g) as a solid.

[0420] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 7.723 (m, IH), 7.598 (s, IH), 7.122 (d, J=8.4Hz, IH), 6.706 (s, 2H), 5.304 (br, 2H), 2.399 (s, 3H), 2.338 (s, 6H)

[0421] Sulfonylation of 80.3 (400 mg) by the method of example 3 gave 80.4 (Table 15X0.36 g)/

[0422] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.284 (s, IH), 8.369 (d, J=8.2Hz, IH), 8.170 (s, IH), 7.969 (d, J=8.2 Hz, IH), 7.676 (d, J=8.2 Hz, IH), 7.591 (s, IH), 7.126 (d, J=8.2Hz, IH), 7.056 (s, 2H), 2.372 (s, 3H), 2.326 (s, 6H). MS (M+H) 543

EXAMPLE 81

[0423] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 81.4.

TO2

H,C H,C >H

[0424] 2-chloro-6-methyl-4-nitro-phenol (2.5 g, 13.3 mmol) was converted to triflate 81.1 according to the method given in Example 80. Triflate 81.1 was an oil and could not be recrystallized. 4.O g of triflate 81.1 was obtained.

1H NMR (CD3CN) δ 8.24 (d, IH); 8.77 (d, IH); 2.56 (s, 3H). ^)2

ILC H1C OTf 245 CH, 81.1 81.2

[0425] 5-methyl-2-mercaptobenzothiazole (1.36 g, 7.5 mmol) and triflate 81.1 (2 g, 6.26 mmol) were reacted according to the procedure given in Example 80. S-arylated compound 81.2 was obtained as bright yellow crystals (1.2 g). This product contained a minor amount of a contaminant of unknown structure. This contaminant had no effect on subsequent reactions, nor was it found in subsequent products.

[0426] 1H NMR (CD3CN) δ 8.28 (d, IH); 8.14 (d, IH); 7.67 (s, IH); 7.56 (d, IH); 7.14 (d, IH); 2.68 (s, 3H); 2.45 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 351.

[0427] Reduction of 81.2 (0.88 g) by the method of Example 32 gave aniline 81.3 ( 0.4 g) as a solid.

[0428] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.740 (d, J=8 Hz, IH)5 7.608 (s, IH), 7.131 (d, J=8 Hz, IH)3 6.732 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH), 6.588 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH), 6.048 (s, 2H), 2.403 (s, 3H), 2.334 (s, 3H).

[0429] Sulfonylation of 81.3 by the method of example 3 gave 81.4 (see Table 15).

[0430] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.610 (s, IH), 8.398 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 8.210 (s, IH), 8.005 (d, J=8.4Hz, IH), 7.730 (d, J=8Hz IH), 7.621 (s, IH), 7.7.276 (d, J=2.8Hz, IH), 7.167 (m, 2H), 2.409 (s, 3H), 2.397 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 82

[0431] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 82.3.

ro2 NO H1C H,C HS→C' H,C OTf

Cl80 82.1 82.2 [0432] 5-chloro-2-mercaptobenzothiazole (202 mg, 1 mmol) and triflate 80.1 (270 mg, 0.9 mmol) were reacted according to the procedure given in Example 80. S-arylated compound 82.1 was obtained as a light yellow solid (203 mg).

[0433] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.09 (s, 2H); 7.83 (d, IH); 7.56 (d, IH); 7.26 (dd, IH); 2.63 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 351.0

[0434] Reduction of 82.1 (0.7 g) by the method of example 32 gave aniline 82.2 (0.62 g).

[0435] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.884 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.846 (d, J=2 Hz, IH), 7.329 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 6.495 (s, 2H), 5.669 (s, 2H), 2.283 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 321

[0436] Sulfonylatiori of 82.2 by the method of example 3 gave 82.3 (see Table 15).

[0437] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.304 (s, IH), 8.377 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 8.180 (d, J=1.2 Hz, IH), 7.980 (br d, J=8.4, IH), 7.874 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH), 7.866 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.365 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 7.068 (br s, 2H), 2.341 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 561

EXAMPLE 83

[0438] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 83.3.

NO2 NH NO H,C H,σ HS→(' H,C )Tf

C181. 83.2

[0439] 5-chloro-2-mercaρtobenzothiazole (0.76 g, 3.75 mmol) and triflate 81.1 (1.0 g, 3.44 mmol) were reacted according to the procedure given in Example 80. S-arylated compound 83.1 was obtained as a light yellow solid (0.83 g).

[0440] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.30 (s, IH); 8.17 (s, IH); 7.85 (s, IH); 7.61 (d, IH); 7.30 (d, IH); 2.71 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 371

[0441] Reduction of 83.1 (0.8 g) by the method of Example 32 gave aniline 83.2 (0.47 g). [0442] 1HNMR(DMSO)δ7.918(d,J=8.8Hz,IH),7.874(d,J=2Hz,IH),7.356(dd,

J=8.4,2Hz,IH),6.745(d,J=2.4Hz,IH),6.600(d,J=2Hz,IH),6.089 (brs,2H),2.336(s,

3H). MS(M+H)341.

[0443] Sulfonylation of 83.2 by the method of example 3 gave 83.3 (see Table 15).

[0444] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.647 (s, IH), 8.407 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 8.213 (br s, IH),

8.008 (br d, J=8.4, IH), 7.910 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.90 (s, IH), 7.396 (d, J=8.8 H, IH), 7.290 (br

s, IH), 7.188 (br s, IH), 2.416 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 581.

Table 15

Cl

η

V- ^CF3

If >- -s w

X V W m/e (M-H) 80.4 Me Me Me 543 (M+H) 81.4 Me Me Cl 82.3 Cl Me Me 561 83.3 Cl Me Cl 581 84.3 Cl H Me 547

EXAMPLE 84

[0445] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 84.3

NO2 NH.

NO2

+ H,C HS→( H,C

84.2

[0446] Sodium hydride (Ig, 60% in oil) was added to a solution of 5-chloro-2-

mercaptobenzothiazole (5.4 g) in DMF (50 mL). After gas evolution had subsided a solution

of 2-chloro-5-nitro toluene in DMF was added and the mixture heated at 6O0C for 2 days.

After cooling, the solution was filtered. The filtrate was diluted with water and extracted into ethyl ether. The organic layer was concentrated to a brown oil which was treated with hexane to form a solid precipitate which was collected by filtration as 84.1 (0.624 g).

[0447] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.372 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH), 8.171 (dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.027 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH), 8.003 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.98.8 (d, J=2 Hx, IH), 7.454 (dd, J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 2.553 (s, 3H).

[0448] Reduction of 84.1 (0.6 g) with SnC12 by the method of example 32 gave after chromatography 84.2 (0.48 g) as a solid.

[0449] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.899 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH), 7.853 (d, J=2 Hz, IH), 7.345 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.336 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 6.631 (d, J=2 Hz, IH), 6.531 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 5.766 (br s, 2H). MS (M+Na) 329

[0450] Sulfonylation of 84.2 (0.4 g) by the method of example 3 gave 84.3 (Table 15) (0.66 g) as a foam.

[0451] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.376 (s, IH), 8.355 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 8.180 (d, J=I.2 Hz, IH), 7.983 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 7.893 (d, J=9.2 Hz, IH), 7.88 (s, IH), 7.656 (d, J=8.4 H, IH), 7.377 (dd, J=8.8, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.211 (d, J=2.8 Hz, IH), 7.108 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 2.334 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 547

EXAMPLE 85

[0452] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 85.3

NO2 NH,

85.1

[0453] Compound 85.1 was prepared by a modification of the published procedure of Albert and Barlin (J. Chem. Soc. 2384-2396 (1959). 3-Aminoquinoline (15.0 g, 105 mmol) was suspended in a mixture of ION HCl (40 mL), ice (2Ig) and water (100 mL) at 0-5 0C, before sodium nitrite (7.6 g, 110 mmol) was added slowly. The mixture was then added portionwise to another solution of potassium ethyl xanthate_(20.8 g, 125 mmol) in water (60 mL) at 450C. The mixture was heated for 1 hr before cooling off. The mixture was then extracted with ether. The ethereal solution was washed with 2N NaOH solution, water, and brine before drying over magnesium sulfate. After filtration, the removal of the solvent gave a brown oil (15g), which was then dissolved in ethanol (150 mL) and refluxed with KOH (25g) under nitrogen overnight. The ethanol solvent was then removed under vacuum, and the residue was separated between water and ether. The ethereal solution was discarded. The aqueous solution was acidified to pH = ~4, before it was extracted with ether. Then ethereal solution was washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum to give crude product (7.5g) as a brown oil. Subsequent flash chromatography with eluent (0%-5%-10% ethyl acetate / dichloromethane) produced 3-mercaptoquinoline (85.1) (5.35g, 32% yield) as a solid.

[0454] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 9.02 (IH, d, J= 2.3 Hz), 8.63 (IH, d, J= 2.2 Hz), 7.95-8.05 (2H, m), 7.75-8.02 (IH, m), 7.60-7.67 (IH5 m).

[0455] To a mixture of 3-mercaptoquinoline (85.I)(1.18 g, 7.33 mmol) and 1 ,2,3-chloro-5- nitrobenzene (1.66 g, 7.33 mmol) dissolved in ethanol (100 mL), was added a THF solution of t-BuOK (7.5 mL, IM). The mixture was then heated at 80 0C overnight before cooling off. After the removal of ethanol solvent, the mixture was separated between ethyl acetate and water. The organic solution was washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was then concentrated to give a crude product, which was then flash chromatographed with eluent (10% hexanes / dichloromethane) to afford 85.2 (1.80 g, 70% yield) as a yellow oil.

[0456] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.75 (IH, d, J= 2.3), 8.51 (IH, s), 8.22 (IH, s), 8.01 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 7.92 (IH, d, J= 7.6 Hz), 7.74-7.80 (IH, m), 7.60-7.66 (IH," m).

[0457] An ethyl acetate solution (100 mL) of 85.2 (1.80 g, 5.1 mmol) and tin chloride (II) dihydrate (6.88 g, 30 mmol) was heated at reflux overnight before cooling off. The solution was then poured into IN NaOH solution (400 mL). After stirring for 30 min, the mixture was separated, and the organic solution was washed with water, saturated sodium bicarbonate and brine. After drying over magnesium sulfate, the solution was filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The residue was mixed with dichloromethane (10 mL) and sonicated. Subsequent vacuum filtration provided the aniline 85.3 (1.35g, 82% yield) as an off-white solid.

[0458] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.61 (IH, d, J= 2.4), 7.96 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 7.88 (IH, d, J= 8.2 Hz), 7.83 (IH, d, J= 2.2 Hz), 7.67-7.72 (IH, m), 7.54-7.60 (IH, m). mp 213.2 0C. EXAMPLE 86

[0459] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 86 (see Table 16).

[0460] The aniline 85.3 (250 mg, 0.78 mmol) and 2-chlorobenzenesufonyl chloride (339

mg, 1.60 mmol) were dissolved in a mixed solvent of THF (5 mL) and dichloromethane (5

mL). To the solution was added pyridine (0.185 mL, 2.34 mmol) and catalytic amount of

DMAP. The solution was heated at 50 0C to distill off dichloromethane, and then THF with

assistance of vacuum. The residue was flash chromatographed with eluent (2.5% ethyl

acetate / dichloromethane) to give sulfonamide 86 (302 mg, 78%) as an off-white solid.

[0461] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.58 (IH, s), 8.61 (IH, d, J= 2.4 Hz), 8.19 (IH, d, J= 7.6 Hz),

7.83-8.00 (3H, m), 7.67-7.75 (3H, m), 7.56-7.65 (2H, m), 7.31 (2H, s). MS (M+H) 494.9.

mp: 219.6 0C. Anal, calcd: C 50.87, H 2.64, N 5.65; found C 50.86, H 2.62, N 5.52.

[0462] The compounds of Table 16 were prepared by the method of example 86 from

compound 84.3 and the corresponding arylsulfonyl chloride.

Table 16

k Ra Rb Rc Rd m/e (M+H) 86 0 Cl H H H 495 87.1 0 Cl H Cl H 529 87.2 0 H H H H 461 87.3 0 Cl H CF3 H 561 (M-H) 88.1 1 Cl H H H 511 88.2 1 Cl H Cl H 543 (M-H) 88.3 1 H H H H 477

EXAMPLE 87 Example 87.1

[0463] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.66 (IH, broad), 8.63 (IH, d, J= 2.3 Hz), 8.18 (IH, d, J= 8.6

Hz), 7.85-8.00 (4H, m), 7.70-7.75 (2H, m), 7.57-7.62 (IH, m), 7.32 (2H, s). MS (M+H) 529.0. mp 214.O 0C. Elemental Analysis: theory C 47.56, H 2.28, N 5.28; Found C47.30, H 2.36, N 5.37.

Example 87.2

[0464] 1H NMR(DMSO): δ 11.22 (IH, s), 8.61 (IH, d, J= 2.3 Hz), 7.82-7.98 (5H, m), 7.57-7.75 (5H, m), 7.34 (2H, s). MS (M+H) 461.0. mp 246.8 0C. Elemental Analysis theory C 54.67, H 3.06, N 6.07; found C 54.71, H 3.05, N 5.94.

Example 87.3

[0465] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.70-12.00 (IH, broad), 8.60-8.67 (IH, m), 8.35-8.43 (IH, m), 8.20-8.25 (IH, m), 7.56-8.06 (6H, m), 7.32-7.38 (2H, m). MS (M-H) 560.9. mp: 225.1 0C. Elemental Analysis: theory C 46.86, H 2.15, N 4.97; found C. 47.01, H 2.26, N 4.98.

EXAMPLE 88 General procedure for sulfur oxidation to the sulfoxide: [0466] A naphthylthioether of examples 86 or 87 (0.2 mmol) was dissolved in a mixed solvent of dichloromethane (10 mL) and methanol (5 mL). To the solution was added mCPBA (120 mg, 0.7 mmol, 77% pure) in six batches over 20 minute intervals. Then the solution was washed with 5% sodium thiosulfate solution, 1% sodium bicarbonate solution and brine and then dried over magnesium sulfate. After filtering, the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product, which was then flash chromatographed with eluent (5%-30% ethyl acetate / dichloromethane) to afford the corresponding sulfoxide.

Example 88.1

[0467] 1H NMR (DMSO): δ 11.75 (IH, s), 8.82 (IH, s), 8.68 (IH, s), 8.15-8.20 (2H, m), 8.09 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.85-7.91 (IH, m), 7.67-7.75 (3H, m), 7.57-7.64 (IH, m), 7.17 (2H, s). MS (M+H) 511. mp 239.5 0C with decomposition. Elemental Analysis: theory C 49.28, H 2.56, N 5.47; found C 49.30, H 2.63, N 5.37.

Example 88.2

[0468] 1H NMR(DMSO): δ 11.5-12.0 (broad), 8.83 (IH, s), 8.68 (IH, s), 8.15-8.20 (2H, m), 8.09 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.85-7.92 (2H, m), 7.55-7.75 (2H, m), 7.17 (2H, s). MS (M-H) 542.9. mp: 234.4. Elemental Analysis: theory C 46.17, H 2.21, N 5.13; found C 45.97, H 2.26, N 4.92. Example 88.3

[0469] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.43 (IH, s), 8.81 (IH, s), 8.68 (IH, s), 8.18 (IH, d, J= 8.2 Hz)5 8.09 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.82-7.90 (3H, m), 7.58-7.74 (4H, m), 7.21 (2H, s). MS (M+H) 476.9. mp 261.8 0C with decomposition. Elemental Analysis: theory C 52.83, H 2.96, N 5.87; found C 52.71, H 3.05, N 5.71.

EXAMPLE 89 NO2

2-(2,6-DichIoro-4-nitro-phenyIsulfanyI)-napthaIene (89) [0470] 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-napthalene was synthesized (100%) from 3,4,5-trichloronitrobenzene (Acros) and napthalene-2-thiol (Avocado) in a similar manner as described in example 1 using DMSO as solvent instead of DMF.

[0471] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.48 (s, 2H), 7.95-7.85 (m, IH), 7.88 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.85-7.8 (m, IH), 7.75 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, IH), 7.55-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.25 (dd, J - 8.7, 2.0 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 90

3,5-dichIoro-4-(napthalen-2-yIsuIfanyI)-phenylamine (90) [0472] To a 0. IM solution 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-napthalene (89) (774 mg, 2.2 mmol), in EtOAc was added tin(∏)chloride dihydrate, obtained from Aldrich, (2.49 g, 11.05 mmol). The resulting mixture was refluxed for 2 hour. The crude reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and excess 2M aqueous NaOH was added and allowed to stir for 15 minutes. Solid tin salts precipitated from the solution, were filtered off through a pad of celite and washed with EtOAc (200 mL). The organic layer was washed twice with brine (200 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum to yield 592 mg (84%) of (90) which was used without further purification.

[0473] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 7.88-7.82 (m, IH), 7.83 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 7.75 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, IH), 7.5-7.4 (m, 3H), 7.13 (dd, J = 8.7, 1.9 Hz, IH), 6.83 (s, 2H), 6.21 (s, 2H). MS (M- H) 318.

EXAMPLE 91 NO2

2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenyIsuIfanyl)-napthaIene (91) [0474] 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-napthalene was synthesized.(100%) from 3- chloro-4-fluoro-nitrobenzene (Aldrich) and napthalene-2 -thiol (Avocado) in a similar manner as described in example 89.

[0475] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.4-8.34 (m, 2H)5 8.14 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.09-8.0 (m, 3H), 7.72-7.6 (m, 3H), 6.88 (d, J = 8.9 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 92

3-chloro-4-(napthaIen-2-yIsulfanyl)-phenyIamine [0476] 3-chloro-4-(napthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (92) was synthesized (97%) from 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-napthalene (91) in a similar manner as described in example 90.

[0477] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 7.88-7.8 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, IH), 7.5-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.35 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.18 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.8 Hz, IH), 6.82 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.6 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.4 Hz, IH). MS (M+H) 286 EXAMPLE 93

2,4-DichIoro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(napthaIen-2-yIsuIfanyI)-p henyI]-benzenesulfonamide (93) [0478] To a 0.4M solution of 3,5-dichloro-4-(napthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (90)(153 mg, 0.48 mmol ) in THF was added pyridine, obtained from aldrich, (0.19 mL, 2.4 mmol) followed by 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride, obtained from Maybridge, (129 mg, 0.53 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred for 6 days. A IM aqueous solution of HCl (20 mL) was added and the crude reaction mixture was extracted 3x with EtOAc (20 mL). The organic layers were combined and washed once with a brine solution (20 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was chromatographed (5-15% EtOAc in hexane) to yield 125 mg (49%) of 93 as an off white solid.

[0479] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.6 (s, IH), 8.17 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.96 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.88-7.83 (m, IH), 7.83 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 7.76-7.73 (m, IH), 7.1 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.52-7.44 (m, 3H)5 7.32 (s, 2H), 7.21 (s, 2H), 7.1 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 526

EXAMPLE 94

Y

cιXJ

β-Chloro-pyridine-θ-suIfonic acid [3-chloro-4-(naphthaIen-2-ylsuIfanyl)-phenyl]-amide (94). [0480] To a 0.35M solution of 3-chloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (9O)(150 mg, 0.53 mmol) in THF was added pyridine (Aldrich, 0.21 mL, 2.63 mmol) followed by 6- chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride (Qorpark, 122 mg, 0.58 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred for 15 hours. A IM aqueous solution of HCl (20 mL) was added and the crude reaction mixture was extracted 3x with EtOAc (50 mL). The organic layers were combined and washed twice with a brine solution (100 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was chromatographed (5-15% EtOAc in hexane) to yield 140 mg (58%) of 94 as a pale yellow solid.

[0481] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 10.93 (s, IH), 8.77 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 8.19 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.6 Hz, IH), 7.97-7.90 (m, 2H), 7.90-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.78 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.59-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.36 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.29 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.12-7.04 (m, 2H). MS (M-H)

EXAMPLE 95

F,C

2-ChIoro-N-[3-chloro-4-(naphthaIen-2-yIsuIfanyI)-phenyI]- 4-trifluoromethyI- benzenesulfonamide (95) [0482] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 94, starting with 3- chloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (150 mg, 0.53 mmol), pyridine (Aldrich, 0.21 mL, 2.63 mmol) and 2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (Maybridge, 162 mg, 0.58 mmol) in THF. 250 mg (90%) of title compound (95) was obtained as a pale yellow solid.

[0483] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.30 (s, IH), 8.23 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 8.18 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.97-7.84 (m, 3H), 7.84-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.58-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.28 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.11 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.04 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.3 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 526 EXAMPLE 96

<l ,0 Ψ 5^NH Cl

ό-ChlorO-pyridine-θ-suIfonic acid [3,5-dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2-yIsuIfanyI)-phenyl]- amide (96) [0484] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 94, starting with 3,5- dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (90) (150 mg, 0.47 mmol), pyridine (Aldrich, 0.19 mL, 2.34 mmol) and 6-chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride (Qorpark, 109 mg, 0.52 mmol) in THF. 130 mg (56%) of 96 was obtained as a pale yellow solid.

[0485] 1H NMR ( DMSOd6) δ 11.40 (br s, IH), 8.88 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, IH), 8.28 (dd, J = 8.4,1.6 Hz, IH), 7.88-7.80 (m, 3H), 7.76 (d, J = 9.1, 1.8 Hz, IH), 7.52-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.38 (s, 2H), 7.14 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.0 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 493

EXAMPLE 97

F,C

Z-Chloro-N-P^-dichloro^-^aphthalen-Z-ylsulfanyO-phenyll^- trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide (97) [0486] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 94, starting with 3,5- dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (90)(150 mg, 0.47 mmol), pyridine (Aldrich, 0.19 mL, 2.34 mmol) and 2-chloro-4-trifiuoromethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (Maybridge, 144 mg, 0.52 mmol) in THF. 137 mg (52%) of 97 was obtained as a pale yellow solid. [0487] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.38 (d, J = 8.0 Hz5 IH), 8.21 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, IH), 8.01 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.1 Hz, IH), 7.88-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.76-7.71 (m, IH), 7.51-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.34 (s, 2H), 7.12 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 560

EXAMPLE 98

6-Chloro-imidazo[2,l-A]thiazole-5-sulfonic acid [3-chloro-4-(naphthaIen-2-yIsuIfanyl)- phenyl]-amide (98) [0488] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 94, starting with 3- chloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (92) (150 mg, 0.53 mmol), pyridine (Aldrich, 0.21 mL, 2.63 mmol) and 6-chloro-imidazo[2,l-b]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (Maybridge, 149 mg, 0.58 mmol) in THF. 172 mg (65%) of 98 was obtained as a pale yellow solid.

[0489] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.26 (s, IH), 7.98 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, IH), 7.96-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.88-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.68 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.58-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.01 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.04 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.3 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 504

EXAMPLE 99

2,4-DichIoro-N-[3-chloro-4-(napthaIen-2-ylsuIfanyl)-pheny l]-benzene suIfonamide(99) [0490] 2,4-Dichloro-N-[3-chloro-4-(napthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]- benzene sulfonamide was synthesized (67%) from 3-chloro-4-(napthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (92) and 2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride, obtained from Maybridge, in a similar manner as described in example 93.

[0491] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.1 (s, IH), 8.06 (d, J - 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.95-7.88(m, 3H), 7.86-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.65 (dd, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.57-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.31 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.26 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.12 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 7.03 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.3 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 492

EXAMPLE 100

N-[3-Chloro-4-(naphthalen-2-yIsulfanyl)-phenyI]-4-iodo-be nzenesulfonamide (100) [0492] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 94, starting with 3- chloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (92)(150 mg, 0.53 mmol), pyridine (Aldrich, 0.21 mL, 2.63 mmol) and 4-iodobenzenesulfonyl chloride (Acros, 175 mg, 0.58 mmol) in THF. 153 mg (53%) of 100 was obtained as a pale yellow solid.

[0493] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 10.75 (s, IH), 8.01-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.95-7.89 (m, 2H), 7.87- 7.82 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.50 (m, 4H), 7.32 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.26 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.13 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.04 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.2 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 550

EXAMPLE 101

N-[3,5-Dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyI)-phenyl]-4-iod o-benzenesuIfonamide(101) [0494] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 94, starting with 3,5- dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-ρhenylamine (90) (150 mg, 0.47 mmol), pyridine (Aldrich, 0.19 niL, 2.34 mmol) and 4-iodobenzenesulfonyl chloride (Acros, 155 mg, 0.52 mmol) in THF. 254 mg (93%) of 101 was obtained as apale yellow solid.

[0495] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.22 (s, IH), 8.08-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.88-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.74 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, IH), 7.65-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.35 (s, 2H), 7.12 (dd, J - 8.7, 1.9 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 584

EXAMPLE 102

β-Chloro-imidazoβjl-^lthiazoIe-S-sulfonic acid [3,5-dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2- ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-amide (102) [0496] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 94, starting with 3,5- dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenylamine (9O)(150 mg, 0.47 mmol), pyridine (Aldrich, 0.19 mL, 2.34 mmol) and 6-chloro-imidazo[2,l-6]thiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (Maybridge, 132 mg, 0.52 mmol) in THF. 172 mg (65%) of 102 was obtained as a pale yellow solid.

[0497] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.71 (br s, IH), 8.02 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, IH), 7.89-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.77 (m, IH)5 7.72 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, IH), 7.52-7.432 (m, 3H)5 7.35 (s, 2H)5 7.11 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.0 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 504

EXAMPLE 103

NH

O 6-ChIoro-pyridme-3-sulfonic acid [3-chloro-4-(naphthaIene-2-suIfinyI)-phenyI]-amide (103) [0498] To a solution of ό-Chloro-pyridine-S-sulfonic acid [3-chloro-4-(naphthalen-2- ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-amide (94, 55 mg, 0.12 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (2 mL), was added dropwise a solution of rø-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (mCPBA, Aldrich, 36mg, 0.12 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (1 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 1 hour and diluted with EtOAc (60 mL). The organic layer was washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO3 solution (50 mL), twice with brine solution (50 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was chromatographed (10-25% EtOAc in hexane) to yield 17 mg (30%) of 103 as an off white solid.

[0499] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.25 (s, IH), 8.82 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 8.43 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.19 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.6 Hz, IH), 8.10 (m, IH), 8.04 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.98 (m, IH), 7.88 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 7.74 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.70-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.53 (dd, J = 8.7, 1.8 Hz, IH), 7.40 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.19 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 475

EXAMPLE 104

O β-Chloro-pyridme-S-suIfonic aάd [3,5-dichloro-4-(naphthaIene-2-suIfonyl)-phenyl]- amide (104) [0500] To a solution of 6-Chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid [3,5-dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2- ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-amide (96, 20 mg, 0.04 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (1 mL), was added dropwise a solution of mCPBA (Aldrich, 36 mg, 0.12 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (1 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature overnight and diluted with EtOAc (60 mL). The organic layer was washed twice with 5% aqueous Na2S2O3 solution (20 mL), twice with 1% aqueous NaHCO3 solution (20 mL), and brine solution (20 mL), dried over Na2SO4. Removal of the solvent under vacuum gave 21 mg (99%) of 104 as an off white solid. [0501] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.68 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.58 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, IH), 8.22 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 8.12-8.05 (m, 2H), 8.02 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.79 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.76-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 6.93 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 525

EXAMPLE 105

F,C

2-ChIoro-N-[3-chIoro-4-(naphthaIene-2-sulfonyl)-phenyl]-4 -trifluoromethyI- benzenesulfonamide(105) [0502] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 104, starting with 2- Chloro-N-[3-chloro-4-(naphthalen-2ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-4-trif luoromethylbenzene- sulfonamide (95, 35 mg, 0.066 mmol), wCPBA (Aldrich, 100 mg, 0.33 mmol) in CH2Cl2. 38 mg (100%) of 105 was obtained as an off white solid.

[0503] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.90 ( br s, IH), 8.62 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, IH), 8.28 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 8.20 (d, J = 8.1 Hz IH), 8.16-8.00 (m, 4H), 7.90 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.77-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.20 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, IH), 7.09 (s, IH). MS (M-H) 558

EXAMPLE 106

δ-Chloro-pyridine-S-sulfonic acid [3-chloro-4-(naphthalene-2-suIfonyl)-phenyl]-amide (106) [0504] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 104, starting with 6- Chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid [3-chloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-amide (94, 15 mg, 0.03 mmol), mCPBA (Aldrich, 50 mg, 0.15 mmol) in CH2Cl2. 16 mg (100%) of 106 was obtained as an off white solid. [0505] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.60 ( br s, IH), 8.82 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.62 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, IH), 8.24-8.16 (m, 2H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 8.08 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, IH), 8.03 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.76-7.64 (m, 4H), 7.27 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.10 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH). MS (M- H) 491

EXAMPLE 107

F,C

2-ChIoro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(naphthalene-2-suIfonyl)-pheny l]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide (107) [0506] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 104, starting with 2- Chloro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-4 -trifluoromethylbenzene- sulfonamide (97, 30 mg, 0.05 mmol), mCPBA (Aldrich, 80 mg, 0.26 mmol) in CH2Cl2. 32 mg (100%) of 107 was obtained as an off white solid.

[0507] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.59 (d, J = Ll Hz, IH), 8.22 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 8.15 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 8.10 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.03 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.90 (s, IH), 7.84-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.64 (m, 2H), 6.92 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 592

EXAMPLE 108

[0508] This example illustrates the preparation of 108.1 through 108.6.

JO2 NH,

or ^Y "Ci cr" "γ^ "ci CIs^ xV yO CK ^^ /O

108.1 108.2 [0509] A solution of potassium t-butoxide (1 M in THF; 26.5 mL) was added to a solution of 3,4,5-trichloronitrobenzene (3 g) and 5-chloro-3-hydroxypyridine (1.7 g) in THF (15 mL). The deep red solution was heated at 5O0C overnight, then poured into water. The precipitate was collected by filtration and purified by chromatography on silica (10% ethyl acetate/hexanes as eluant) to provide 108.1.

[0510] 1H NMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-^) δ 8.58 (s, 2H); 8.47 (d, J=2 Hz5 IH); 8.41 (d, J=2.6 Hz, IH); 7.72 (dd, J=2.6, 2 Hz, IH).

[0511] Using the method of Example 2, 108.1 (2.2 g) was converted to the aniline 108.2.

[0512] 1H NMR (400 MHz) (DMSO-d6) δ 8.35 (d, J=2 Hz, IH); 8.21 (d, J=2.5 Hz, IH); 7.37 (dd, J=2.5, 2 Hz5 IH); 6.73 (s, 2H); 5.78 (br s, 2H).

[0513] The compounds provided in Table 17 were prepared using 108.2 and commercially available substituted benzenesulfonyl chlorides and/or using the intermediates and methods described in the examples above.

Table 17

Cl

Rb

Ra Rb Rc Rd mp (0C) 108.3 H Cl Cl H 199-200 108.4 Cl H Cl H 166-169 108.5 H H I H 211-214 108.6 Cl H CF3 H 185-189

EXAMPLE 109

[0514] This example illustrates the synthesis of 109.1. NO2

O

109.1 [0515] A round-bottomed flask was charged with 2-chloro-4-nitrobenzoyl chloride (3.50 g, 15.9 mmol), 2-ethylbenzofuran (2.11 g, 14.4 mmol), and anhydrous methylene chloride (20 mL). This was cooled in an ice/water bath and titanium tetrachloride (5.49 g, 28.9 mmol) was added in a dropwise fashion with vigorous stirring. After addition was complete, the reaction was stirred at 0°C for 20 minutes and then was warmed to room temperature for an additional four hours. The reaction was then diluted with 80 mL of methylene chloride and washed twice with 50 mL volumes of 2N HCl and then once with 50 mL of brine. The organics were dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to a yellow oil. This oil was further purified using silica gel flash chromatography (eluting with 20% hexanes in methylene chloride). The desired fractions were concentrated to give 2.9 g (61%) of ketone 109.1 as an off-white solid. MS ESI m/e: 330.0 (M + H).

EXAMPLE 110 (2,6-DichIoro-4-nitro-phenyI)-acetic acid (110) [0516] To a solution of diethyl malonate (Aldrich, 13.8 mL, 90 mmol) in DMF (60 mL) was added cesium carbonate (Aldrich, 48.9 g, 150 mmol). The mixture was heated to 70 0C and then was added l,2,3-trichloro-5-nitrobenzene (Aldrich, 13.56 g, 60 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 7O0C for 3 hours and cooled to room temperature. A 2M aqueous solution of HCl (50 mL) was added and the crude reaction mixture was extracted 3x with EtOAc (150 mL). The organic layers were combined and washed twice with a brine solution (150 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The light yellow oil was used for the next reaction without further purification.

[0517] The light yellow oil was suspended in 9O mL of 6 N aqueous HCl. The mixture was refiuxed overnight (15 hours). The mixture was cooled in the ice bath for 2 hours and filtered. The crude solid product was triturated with CH2C12/Hexanes to give compound 110 (11.5 g , 77%) as pale brown solid.

[0518] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 13.00 (br s, IH), 8.23 (s, 2H), 4.16 (s, 2H). EXAMPLE 111 (2-Chloro-4-uitro-phenyI)-acetic acid (111) [0519] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 110, starting with diethyl malonate (Aldrich, 30.5 rnL, 200 mmol), 3,4-dichloronitrobenzene (Aldrich, 19.2 g, 100 mmol), cesium carbonate (Aldrich, 81.5 g, 250 mmol) and 150 mL of aqueous 6N HCl solution. 18.8 g (87%) of compound 111 was obtained as pale yellow solid.

[0520] 1H NMR ( DMSO-d6) δ 12.80 (br s, IH), 8.29 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.18 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.4 Hz5 IH), 7.73 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 3.90 (s, 2H).

EXAMPLE 112 2-Amino-4-chloro-benzenethioI hydrochloride (112) [0521] By the procedure of RX.Danley and D. A. Zazaris (Can. J. Chem. 43, 2610-2612 (1965) sodium tetrasulfide was obtained by dissolving sulfur (Aldrich, 9.6 g, 300 mmol) in molten sodium sulfide nonahydrate (Aldrich, 24.0 g, 100 mmol). This hot liquid was added to a solution of 2,5-dichloronitrobenzene (Aldrich, 38.4 g, 200 mmol) in 95% ethanol (140 mL). After the exothermic reaction had ceased, the mixture was refluxed for 2 hours and filtered while hot. The precipitate was washed with water (50 mL) and ethanol (50 mL) to give 37.7 g of intermediate trisulfϊde as a yellow solid.

[0522] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.83 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.76 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.55 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.3 Hz, IH).

[0523] Concentrated hydrochloric acid (125 mL) was slowly (overnight, 15 hours) added to a well-stirred suspension of the trisulfide (37.7 g) described above and tin (Aldrich, 88 g, 737 mmol) in 95% ethanol (200 mL). After filtration of the hot solution, the filtrate was allowed to stand at room temperature overnight to precipitate the crude product. The precipitate was collected by filtration, washed withl:l ethanol/concentrated HCl. Recrystalization from 1:1 MeOH/concentrated HCl gave compound 112 (13.8 g) as white needles.

[0524] 1H NMR ( DMSOd6) δ 6.96 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 6.86 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 6.50 (dd, J = 8.3, 2.3 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 113 2-Amino-4-methyI-benzenethioI hydrochloride (113) [0525] 6w-(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)-trisulfide was prepared using the method in example 112, starting from 4-chloro-3-nitro-toluene (Aldrich, 34.3 g, 200 mmol), sulfur (Aldrich, 9.6 g, 300 mmol) and sodium sulfide nonahydrate (Aldrich, 24.0 g, 100 mmol) in 95% EtOH (150 mL). 27.7 g of the trisulfide was obtained as a yellow solid.

[0526] 1H NMR (400MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.21 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 8.07 (br s, IH), 7.58 (dd, J = 8.3, 1.3 Hz, IH), 2.48 (s, 3H).

[0527] Reduction of the to-(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)trisulfide as in example 112 gave compound 113 (11.3 g) as a mixture after recrystalization, but which was used directly in subsequent reactions.

EXAMPLE 114 5-Chloro-2-(2,6-dichIoro-4-nitro-benzyI)-benzothiazole (114)

[0528] By a modification of the procedure of DX. Boger (J. Org. Chem. 43, 2296-2297 (1978) a solution of P2O5ZMeSO3H (Aldrich, 7.5 g, 1:10, w:w) was treated with 2-amino-4- chloro-benzenethiol hydrochloride (example 112, 1.96 g, 10.0 mmol) and (2,6-dichloro-4- nitro-phenyl)-acetic acid (example 110, 2.50 g, 10.0 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, then heated at 90°C overnight (15 hours). After cooled to room temperature, the reaction mixture was poured to ice and the resulting mixture was extracted 3x with EtOAc (50 mL). The organic layers were combined and washed twice with a brine solution (100 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was chromatographed (CH2Cl2) to yield 3.7 g (99%) of compound 114 as a pale yellow solid.

[0529] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.28 (s, 2H), 7.98 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.76 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.38 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.9 Hz, IH), 4.87 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 373

[0530] The compounds of Table 18 were prepared using the method of example 114.

Table 18 1O2

Example A B yield 114 Cl Cl 99% 115 Cl H 98% 116 CF3 Cl 96% 117 CF3 H 89% 118 H Cl 92% 119 H H 77% 120 Me Cl 20% 121 Me H 28%

EXAMPLE 115 5-Chloro-2-(2-chIoro-4-nitro-benzyl)-benzothiazoIe

[0531] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.35 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 8.25 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz,

IH), 8.10 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.02 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.89 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.48 (dd, J =

8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 4.77 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 339

EXAMPLE 116 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-benzyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiaz ole

[0532] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.42 (s, 2H), 8.34 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.28 (br s, IH), 7.76

(d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 4.94 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 407

EXAMPLE 117

2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-benzyl)-5-trifluoromethyI-benzothiazo Ie

[0533] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.33 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 8.27 ( br s, IH), 8.14 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.3

Hz, IH), 7.96 ( br d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 7.63 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 2H) 4.70 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 371

EXAMPLE 118 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-benzyl)-benzothiazoIe

[0534] 1H NMR ( DMSOd6) δ 8.41 (s, 2H), 8.06 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.90 (d, J = 7.9 Hz,

IH), 7.50-7.38 (m, 2H), 4.94 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 337

EXAMPLE 119 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-benzyl)-benzothiazoIe

[0535] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.35 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 8.25 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.2 Hz, IH), 8.05 (d,

J = 7.9 Hz, IH), 7.93 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.86 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.49 (t, J = 7.9 Hz, IH),

7.42 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, IH), 4.76 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 305

EXAMPLE 120 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-benzyI)-5-methyl-benzothiazoIe

[0536] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.41 (s, 2H), 7.91 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.71 (br s, IH), 7.25

(d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 4.85 (s, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 353 . EXAMPLE 121

2-(2-ChIoro-4-nitro-benzyl)-5-methyI-benzothiazoIe

[0537] 1H NMR (DMSO-(I6) δ 8.35 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 8.24 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.91

(d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.85 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.74 ( br s, IH), 7.25 (dd, J = 8.2, 1.0 Hz, IH),

4.73 (s, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 317

[0538] Reduction of the compounds of Table 18 gave the anilines of Table 19.

NH2

Table 19

Example A B Method yield 122 Cl Cl A 100% 123 Cl H B 88% 124 CF3 Cl A 90% 125 CF3 H B 89% 126 H Cl B 97% 127 H H B 90% 128 Me Cl B 97% 129 Me H B 97% Method A: see example 90 Method B: see example 181

EXAMPLE 122 3,5-Dichloro-4-(5-chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylmetb.yI)-phenyIami ne

[0539] 1H NMR ( DMSO-d6) δ 8.03 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.01 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.45 (dd,

J = 8.5, 2.2 Hz, IH), 6.70 (s, 2H), 5.79 (s, 2H), 4.52 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 343

EXAMPLE 123 3-Chloro-4-(5-chloro-benzothiazol-2-yImethyI)-phenyIamine

[0540] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.05-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.43 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.17 (d, J

= 8.2 Hz, IH), 6.66 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 6.53 (dd, J = 8.2, 2.2 Hz, IH), 5.44 (s, 2H), 4.36 (s,

2H). MS (M+H) 309.

EXAMPLE 124 3,5-DichIoro-4-(5-trifluoromethyI-benzothiazoI-2-yImethyI)-p henyIamine [0541] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.29 (br s, IH), 8.26 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.72 ( d, J = 8.4Hz, IH), 6.70 (s, 2H), 5.81(s, 2H), 4.56 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 377

EXAMPLE 125 3-ChIoro-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazoI-2-yImethyl)-pheny Iamine [0542] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.25 (br s, IH), 8.26 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.72 ( dd, J = 8.4, 1.3 Hz, IH), 7.19 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 6.67 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 6.54 ( dd, J = 8.2, 2.2 Hz, IH), 5.46 (s, 2H), 4.40 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 343

EXAMPLE 126 4-Benzothiazol-2-yImethyI-3,5-dichloro-phenylamme [0543] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 7.99 (dd, J = 8.0, 0.6 Hz,, IH), 7.92 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.45 (td, J = 8.2, 1.2 Hz, IH), 7.38 (td, J = 8.0, 1.0 Hz3 IH), 6.70 (s, 2H), 5.78(s, 2H), 4.51 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 309.

EXAMPLE 127 4-BenzothiazoI-2-ylmethyI-3-chloro-phenylamine [0544] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 7.98 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.92 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.47 (td, J = 7.9, 1.2 Hz, IH), 7.38 (td, J = 7.9, 1.0 Hz, IH), 7.17 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 6.66 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 6.54 ( dd, J = 8.2, 2.2 Hz, IH), 5.44 (s, 2H), 4.35 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 275

EXAMPLE 128 3,5-Dichloro-4-(5-methyI-benzothiazoI-2-yImethyI)-phenylamin e [0545] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 7.84 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.73 (br s, IH), 7.21 (dd, J = 8.2, 1.0 Hz, IH)5 6.69 (s, 2H), 5.77 (s, 2H), 4.48 (s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 323.

EXAMPLE 129 3-Chloro-4-(5-methyI-benzothiazoI-2-ylmethyI)-phenylamine [0546] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 7.84 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.73 (s, IH), 7.21 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.15 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 6.65 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 6.52 ( dd, J = 8.2, 2.1 Hz, IH), 5.41 (s, 2H), 4.32 (s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 289.

[0547] The compounds of Table 20 were prepared using the method of example 94 from compounds in Table 19 and corresponding arylsulfonyl chloride. Table 20

Example A B D E yield 130 Cl Cl CF3 H 83% 131 Cl Cl Cl H 63% 132 Cl Cl Cl Me 73% 133 Cl H CF3 H 78% 134 CF3 Cl CF3 H 74% 135 CF3 Cl Cl H 82% 136 CF3 H CF3 H 55% 137 CF3 H Cl H 26% 138 H Cl CF3 H 67% 139 H Cl Cl H 55% 140 H Cl Cl Me 85% 141 H H CF3 H 64% 142 Me Cl CF3 H 84% 143 Me H CF3 H 88%

EXAMPLE 130 2-Chloro-iV-[3,5-dichloro-4-(5-chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylmethy l)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide

[0548] 1H NMR (DMSO-dβ) δ 11.56 (br s, IH), 8.35 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH)5 8.20 (d, J = 1.1

Hz, IH), 8.03 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.00-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.45 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.23 (s,

2H), 4.62 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 583

EXAMPLE 131 2,4-Dichloro-7V-[3,5-dichloro-4-(5-chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylm ethyl)-phenyl]- benzenesulfonamide

[0549] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.40 (br s, IH), 8.14 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.05 (d, J = 8.6

Hz, IH), 8.02 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.94 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.70 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH),

7.46 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.20 (s, 2H), 4.62 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 549 EXAMPLE 132 2,4-DichIoro-N-[3,5-dichIoro-4-(5-chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylme thyI)-phenyl]-5-methyI- benzenesulfonamide

[0550] 1H ΝMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.33 (br s, IH), 8.28 (s, IH), 8.17 (s, IH), 8.04 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.01 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.87 (s, IH), 7.45 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.22 (s, 2H), 4.61 (s, 2H), 2.40 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 563

EXAMPLE 133 2-ChIoro-iV-[3-chloro-4-(5-chloro-benzothiazoI-2-yImethyl)-p he-iyI]-4-trifluoromethyI- benzenesulfonamide

[0551] 1H ΝMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.24 (br s, IH), 8.29 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 8.16 (br s, IH), 8.02 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.00 (d, J - 1.8 Hz, IH), 7.96 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 7.45 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.10 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz, IH), 4.47 (s, 2H). MS (M-H)z 549

EXAMPLE 134 2-ChIoro-Λr-[3,5-dichIoro-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazoI -2-ylmethyI)-phenyI]-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide

[0552] 1H ΝMR (DMSO-de) δ 11.56 (s, IH), 8.35 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 8.27 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 8.26 (br s, IH), 8.20 (br s, IH), 7.99 (dd, J = 8.3, 1.0 Hz, IH), 7.73 (dd, J = 8.2, 1.2 Hz, IH), 7.24 (s, 2H), 4.67 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 617

EXAMPLE 135 2,4-DichIoro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(5-trifluoromethyI-benzothiaz ol-2-yImethyl)-phenyI]- benzenesulfonamide

[0553] 1H ΝMR (DMSCKI6) δ 11.41 (s, IH), 8.29 (br s, IH)5 8.27 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.15 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.94 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.73 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.4 Hz, IH), 7.70 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.21 (s, 2H), 4.67 (s, 2H). MS (M-H)

EXAMPLE 136 2-ChIoro-Λ/-[3-chloro-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazoI-2-y Imethyl)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl-beαzenesulfonamide

[0554] 1H ΝMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.25 (br s, IH), 8.32-8.22 (m, 3H), 8.16 (br s, IH), 7.96 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.72 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.46 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 7.21 (s, IH), 7.11 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 4.52 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 583 EXAMPLE 137 2,4-DichIoro-Λ'-[3-chloro-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazol -2-ylmethyI)-phenyl]- benzenesulfonamide

[0555] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.10 (br s, IH)5 8.28 (br s, IH), 8.26 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH),

8.08 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.89 (d, J = 2.0 Hz5 IH), 7.72 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.4 Hz, IH), 7.65 (dd, J =

8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.46 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.18 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.10 (dd, J = 8.3, 2.2 Hz,

IH), 4.52 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 549

EXAMPLE 138 Λr-(4-Benzothiazol-2-ylmethyI-3,5-dichloro-phenyI)-2-chIoro -4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide

[0556] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.54 (s, IH), 8.35 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 8.20 (br s, IH), 7.99

(d, J = 8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.88 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, IH), 7.46 (td, J = 8.0, 1.0 Hz, IH), 7.40 (td, J = 7.8,

0.9 Hz, IH), 7.23 (s, 2H), 4.61 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 549

EXAMPLE 139 Λr-(4-BenzothiazoI-2-ylmethyI-3,5-dichloro-phenyl)-2,4-dich loro-benzenesuIfonamide

[0557] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.38 (s, IH), 8.14 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.00 (d, J = 7.9 Hz,

IH), 7.94 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.90 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.70 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.46

(m, IH), 7.40 (m, IH), 7.20 (s, 2H), 4.60 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 515

EXAMPLE 140 iV-(4-Benzothiazol-2-ylmethyl-3,5-dichloro-phenyI)-2,4-dichl oro-5-methyI- benzenesulfonamide

[0558] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.32 (s, IH), 8.17 (s, IH), 8.00 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, IH), 7.90 (d,

J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.88 (s, IH), 7.46 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, IH), 7.39 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, IH), 7.16 (s, 2H),

4.60 (s, 2H), 2.40 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 531

EXAMPLE 141 iV-(4-BenzothiazoI-2-ylmethyI-3-chϊoro-phenyl)-2-chloro-4-t rifluoromethyI- benzenesulfonamide

[0559] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.23 (br s, IH), 8.29 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 8.15 (br s, IH),

7.98 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, IH), 7.96 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.90 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.46 (td, J = 7.9,

1.0 Hz, IH), 7.44 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, IH), 7.38 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, IH), 7.20 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.11

(dd, J = 8.3, 2.1 Hz, IH), 4.46 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 517 EXAMPLE 142 2-ChIoro-N-[3,5-dichIoro-4-(5-methyI-benzothιazoI-2-ylmethy I)-phenyI]-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide

[0560] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.54 (s, IH), 8.36 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 8.19 (br s, IH), 8.00

(dd, J = 8.2, 1.0 Hz, IH), 7.84 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.70 (br s, IH), 7.26-7.18 (m, 3H), 4.58 (s,

2H), 2.40 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 563

EXAMPLE 143 2-ChIoro-7V-[3-chIoro-4-(5-methyI-benzothiazoI-2-ylmethyI)-p henyI]-4-trifluoromethyI- benzenesulfonamide

[0561] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.22 (br s, IH), 8.19 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 8.15 ( br s, IH),

7.45 (dd, J = 8.3, 1.1 Hz3 IH), 7.83 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.71 (br s, IH), 7.43 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,

IH), 7.24-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.05 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.2 Hz, IH), 4.43 (s, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H). MS (M-H)

529

EXAMPLE 144

[0562] This example illustrates the synthesis of 144.1.

JO2

109.1 144.1

[0563] Nitro compound 109.1 (1.91 g, 5.8 mmol) was reduced to the corresponding aniline

using SnCl2«2H2O (6.54 g, 29.0 mmol) in EtOAc (40 mL) according to the procedure

previously described in Example 30. This yielded 692 mg (40%) of compound 144.1 as a

white powder. MS ESI m/e: 300.0 (M + H).

EXAMPLE 145

[0564] This example illustrates the synthesis of 145.1. H2

O 144.1 145.1

[0565] A round-bottomed flask was charged with aniline 144.1 (110 mg, 0.37 mmol), 2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (108 mg, 0.44 mmol), 2,6-lutidine (47 mg, 0.44 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and methylene chloride (2.0 mL). The reaction was allowed to stir overnight. The reaction was then diluted with 20 mL of methylene chloride and washed with 10 mL of IN HCl and 10 mL of brine. The organics were dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to a yellow oil. This oil was further purified using silica gel flash chromatography. The desired fractions were combined and concentrated to yield 60 mg (32%) of compound 145.1 as a white foam.

[0566J 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 11.36 (IH, s); 8.12 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz); 7.94 (IH, d, J=2.1 Hz); 7.68 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 2.1 Hz); 8.63 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz); 7.47 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz); 7.36-7.32 (IH, m); 7.27-7.19 (4H, m); 2.54 (2H, q, J= 1.6 Hz); 1.08 (3H5 1, J=7.6 Hz). MS ESI m/e: 506.0 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 146

[0567] This example illustrates the synthesis of 146.1.

O 144.1 146.1 [0568] Aniline 144.1 (111 mg, 0.37 mmol), pipsyl chloride (135 mg, 0.45 mmol), 2,6- lutidine (48 mg, 0.45 mmol), and catalytic DMAP were combined in methylene chloride (2.0 mL) according to the procedure described in Example 77. This yielded 140 mg (67%) of compound 146.1 as a white foam.

[0569] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 10.97 (IH, s); 8.01 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz); 7.63 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz); 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz); 7.46 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz); 7.34 (IH, m); 7.46-7.20 (4H5 m); 2.54 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz); 1.09 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). MS ESI m/e: 563.9 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 147 [0570] This example illustrates the synthesis of 147.1.

H2

O 144.1 147.1

[0571] Aniline 144.1 (108 mg, 0.36 mmol), 3,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (106 mg, 0.43 mmol), 2,6-lutidine (46 mg, 0.43 mmol), and catalytic DMAP were combined in methylene chloride (2.0 mL) according to the procedure described in Example 77. This yielded 113 mg (62%) of compound 147.1 as a white foam.

[0572] 1H NMR (400MHz) (CDCl3) δ 7.96 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz); 7.66 (IH, dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz); 7.57 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz); 7.46 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz); 7.34 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz); 7.31-7.26 (3H, m); 7.20-7.15 (2H, m); 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz); 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). MS ESI m/e: 506.0 (M - H).

EXAMPLE 148 [0573] This illustrates the synthesis of (2-fluoro-4-nitro-phenyl)acetic acid 148.

[0574] A round-bottomed flask was charged with diethyl malonate (8.6 g, 54 mmol), cesium carbonate (29.3 g, 90 mmol), and anhydrous DMF (36 mL). The mixture was warmed to 70 °C and 2,4-difluoronitrobenzene (5.75 g, 36 mmol) was added in a dropwise fashion with vigorous stirring. The reaction medium immediately turned dark purple. After the addition was complete, the reaction was stirred at 70°C for 30 minutes. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction was quenched with 4 niL of acetic acid and then poured into 300 mL of 0.3 N HCl(aq). The purple color discharged completely upon addition to the acid. The mixture was then neutralized by adding solid NaHCO3 until no gas evolution took place. The mixture was extracted 2 x 150 mL 1:1 diethyl etheπhexanes. The combined organic layers were washed 2 x 100 mL DI water and 1 x 50 mL sat. brine. The organic layer was dried over MgSO4 and concentrated to a yellow oil. This oil was suspended in 40 mL of 6N HCl(aq) and the mixture heated to reflux for 16 h. Upon cooling, crystals separated and were collected by filtration. The crystals were dried under vacuum to yield 2-fluoro-4-nitro- phenylacetic acid (148) as off-white crystals (5.42 g).

[0575] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-MeOH) δ 8.06 (IH, d); 8.04 (IH, d); 7.60 (IH5 1); 3.81 (2H, s).

EXAMPLE 149 [0576] This illustrates the synthesis of 7-chloro-2-(2-fluoro-4-nitro-benzyl)-benzoxazole 149.

[0577] The benzoxazole 149 was formed according to the method of Terashima and Ishi {Synthesis 1982, 484-85.). Phenylacetic acid 148 (387 mg, 1.95 mmol), 2-amino-6-chloro- phenol (233 mg, 1.67 mmol, described inJ. Med. Chem. 1996, 39, 3435-3450), and boric acid (120 mg, 1.95 mmol) were combined in xylenes (24 mL) and the mixture heated to reflux in a flask equipped with a Dean-Stark trap. After 8 h, the reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and the residue purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 3:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate). Fractions containing benzoxazole 149 were concentrated to a yellow solid (419 mg).

[0578] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.05 (d, IH); 8.00 (dd, IH); 7.61 (d, IH); 7.57 (d, IH); 7.33 (d, IH); 7.27 (d, IH) 4.38 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 307.0

EXAMPLE 150 [0579] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 150. 150

[0580] A round-bottomed flask was charged with 2-mercapto-5-methylbenzimidazole (4.84 g, 29.5 mmol), potassium hydroxide (1.66 g, 29.5 mmol), and water (18 mL). This suspension was heated to 1200C for 3.0 hours. Then 3,4,5-trichloronitrobenzene (6.68 g, 29.5 mmol) dissolved in 53 mL of H-butanol was added dropwise while the reaction stirred at 120°C. AU the white solids went into solution and the solution proceeded to turn a deep red color. The reaction was left stirring for five days, at which point a yellow precipitate was seen. The reaction was then cooled to room temperature and the precipitate was filtered and washed with distilled water to yield 8.10 g (78%) of compound 150 as canary yellow crystals which were a 50/50 mixture of both possible tautomers.

[0581] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 12.64 (IH, s); 8.48 (2H, d, J=2.2 Hz); 7.34 and 7.27 (IH, 2 tautomeric doublets, J=8.3 Hz); 7.26 and 7.19 (IH, 2 tautomeric singlets); 6.99 and 6.95 (IH, 2 tautomeric doublets, J=8.1 Hz); 2.38 and 2.35 (3H, 2 tautomeric singlets).

EXAMPLE 151

[0582] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 151.

150 [0583] A round-bottomed flask was charged with 8.1 g (22.8 mmol) of compound 150, 20.6 g (91.4 mmol) of tin dichloride dihydrate, and 150 mL of EtOAc. This was heated to 750C for 3.0 hours. The reaction was cooled to room temperature, diluted with 300 mL of EtOAc and washed with 250 mL of 2N aqueous KOH solution followed by 200 mL of brine. The organics were dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated to 7.4 g (94%) of 151 as a pale yellow solid that was used without further purification. MS (M+H) 324

EXAMPLE 152

[0584] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 152.

[0585] A round-bottomed flask was charged with compound 151 (749 mg, 2.31 mmol), 4- acetylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (1.01 g, 4.62 mmol), 2,6-lutidine (496 mg, 4.62 mmol), acetone (4.0 mL), and a catalytic amount of DMAP. This was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours, after which 2,6-lutidine hydrochloride was seen as a white precipitate. The reaction was diluted with 40 mL of EtOAc and washed with 30 mL of IN aqueous HCl followed by 30 mL of brine. The organics were dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated to a clear oil that was dissolved in 30 mL of THF. To this was added 30 mL of 0.5N aqueous KOH. This was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours, and the reaction color progressed from a light yellow to a deep orange. Next, the pH was brought to 7.0 with LON HCl and the THF was removed in vacuo. The remaining aqueous phase was extracted with 100 mL Of Et2O. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated to a yellow oil that was further purified with silica gel flash chromatography (3:2 hexanes:EtOAc). The desired fractions were combined and concentrated to an oil which was recrystallized from hot EtOAc/hexanes to yield 312 mg (27%) of 152 as an off-white solid. MS (M-H) 504.

[0586] 1H NMR (J1J-DMSO) δ 12.36 (IH, broad s); 11.39 (IH, broad s); 8.18 (2H, t); 8.03 (2H, t); 7.32 (2H, s); 7.32-7.04 (2H, m); 6.96 (IH, m); 2.62 (3H, s); 2.35 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 153

[0587] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 153.

[0588] Compound 153 was prepared according to Example 152. In this case, 353 mg (1.1 mmol) of compound 151 was used to give 76 mg (14%) of 153 as white crystals. [0589] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 12.31 (IH, broad s); 11.42 (IH5 broad s); 8.90 (IH, d); 8.29

(IH, dd); 7.81 (IH, d); 7.34 (2H, s); 7.26 (IH, broad s); 7.17 (IH, broad s); 6.92 (IH, d); 2.35

(3H, s). MS (M-H) 497.0.

[0590] The additional examples of Table 21 were prepared according to the method of

Example 152.

V A B C D m/e (M-H) 152 Cl H H -C(=O)Me H 504 153 Cl [2-chloro-5-pyridyl] 497 154 Cl Me H Cl Me 524 155 Cl Cl H Cl H 530 156 Cl Cl H CF3 H 564 157 Cl Cl H Cl Me 544 158 H Cl H Cl H 496 159 H H Cl Cl H 496 160 H Cl H CF3 H 530 161 H Cl H Cl Me 510 162 H H H I H 554 163 H [2-chloro-5-pyridyl] 463 164 H Me H Cl Me 490

EXAMPLE 154

[0591] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 12.29 (IH, broad s); 11.37 (IH, broad s); 8.01 (IH, s); 7.57

(IH, s); 7.19-7.33 (4H, m); 6.91 (IH, s); 2.57 (3H, s); 2.38 (3H, s); 1.24 (3H, s). MS (M-H)

524.

EXAMPLE 155

[0592] MS (M-H) 529.8. 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 12.31 (IH, broad s); 11.64 (IH, broad s);

8.18 (IH, d); 7.94 (IH, d); 7.71 (IH, dd); 7.34-7.09 (4H, m); 6.93 (IH, d); 2.33 (3H, s). EXAMPLE 156

[0593] MS (M-H) 564. 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 12.28 (IH, broad s); 11.80 (IH, broad s);

8.38 (IH, d); 8.19 (IH, s); 8.00 (IH, d); 7.29 (2H, s); 7.24 (IH, broad s); 7.15 (IH, broad s);

6.91 (IH, d); 2.34 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 157

[0594] MS (M-H) 544. 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 12.29 (IH, broad s); 11.58 (IH, s); 8.22

(IH, s); 7.89 (IH, s); 7.29 (2H, s); 7.24 (IH, broad s); 7.16 (IH, broad s); 6.91 (IH, d); 2.41

(3H, s); 2.34 (3H, s).

[0595] The examples of Table 22 were prepared by analogy to the methods of Examples

150-152.

Table 22

A B C D m/e (M-H) 165 Cl H Cl Me 496 166 Cl H Cl H 482 167 H H I H 540 168 H Cl Cl H 482 169 Cl H CF3 H 516 170 Me H Cl Me 476

[0596] The examples of Table 23 were prepared by analogy to the methods of Examples

150-152.

Table 23 A m/e (M-H) 171 Cl 584 172 Cl 618 173 Me 578

EXAMPLE 174 NO2

174 175

[0597] 3-Hydroxyquinoline (prepared according to the procedure of Naumann, et. ah, Synthesis, 1990, 4, 279-281)) (3 g) and 1,2,3- trichloro-5-nitrobenzene (4.7 g) were dissolved in DMF (80 mL) and heated with cesium carbonate (7.4g) for 2 hr at 6O0C. The reaction was poured into ice/water (500 ml). The resulting off-white precipitate was collected by filtration and rinsed with hexane to afford compound 174 as a solid (6.9g) suitable for use in the next reaction.

[0598] 1H NMR in CDCl3 8.863 (d, J=2.2Hz, IH), 8.360 (s, 2H), 8.106 (d, J=8.6Hz, IH), 7.646 (m, 2H), 7.529 (d, J=8.6Hz, IH), 7.160 (d, J=2.2Hz, IH)

EXAMPLE 175 [0599] To a solution of compound 180 (6.9 g) in ethanol/THF/water (ratio 40:20:10) was added ammonium chloride (3.3 g) and powdered iron (3.4g). This mixture was heated to reflux for 5 hr. The hot mixture was then filtered through Celite and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with saturated NaHCO3 solution followed by water and then brine. The solution was dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated to

afford compound 175 as an off-white solid (5.6 g).

[0600] 1H NMR in (DMSO) δ 8.846 (d, J=2.9Hz, IH), 8.010 (m, IH), 7.915 (m, IH), 7.645

(m, IH), 7.560 (m, IH), 7.401 (d, J=2.9Hz, IH), 6.778 (s, 2H), 5.762 (s, 2H).

[0601] Treatment of the aniline 175 with various sulfonyl chlorides according to

conventional methods gave the sulfonamides of Table 24.

Table 24

B

^N

Example X Y V A B C D 176 H H Cl CF3 H Cl H 111 H H Cl Cl H CF3 H 178 H H Cl Cl H Cl H 179 H H Cl Cl H Cl Me 180 H H H Cl H Cl H 181 -CO2Me H Cl Cl H Cl H 182 H -CO2Me Cl Cl H Cl H 183 -CO2H H Cl Cl H Cl H 184 H -CO2H Cl Cl H Cl H 185 Me H Cl Cl H Cl Me 186 H H F Cl H Cl Me

EXAMPLE 176

[0602] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.4-11.6 (IH, broad), 8.87 (IH, d, J= 2.9 Hz), 8.15-8.22 (2H,

m), 8.00-8.08 (2H, m), 7.87 (IH, d, J= 8.0 Hz), 7.55-7.68 (2H5 m), 7.47 (IH, d, J= 2.9 Hz),

7.35 (2H, s). MS (M-H) 545. mp 98.80C.

EXAMPLE 177

[0603] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.58 (IH, s), 8.86 (IH, d, J= 2.9 Hz), 8.38 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz),

8.23 (IH, s), 8.01 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 7.86 (IH, d, J= 8.1 Hz), 7.53-7.68 (2H, m), 7.46 (IH,

d, J= 2.9 Hz), 7.34 (2H, s). MS (M-H) 545.0 EXAMPLE 178

[0604] 1H NMR(d6-acetone) 9.9 (IH, br s), 8.794 (IH, d, J= 2.9 Hz), 8.23 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 8.035 (IH, br d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.793 (IH, d, J= 1.5 Hz), 7.78 (IH, m), 7.62-7.70 (2H, m), 7.57 (IH, td, J= 6.8,1.2 Hz), 7.476 (2H, s), 7.364 (IH5 d, J=2.6 Hz). MS (M-H) 511.0.

EXAMPLE 179

[0605] 1H NMR(300MHz/CDCl3) δ 2.43(3H, s ), 7.10(1H, d, J=3Hz), 7.26(2H, s ), 7.48- 7.64(4H, m), 7.96(1H, s ), 8.09(1H, d, J= 8.7Hz), 8.78(1H, d, J=3Hz). MS(M+H) 527. mp 233-235 °

EXAMPLE 180

[0606] 1H NMR(300MHz/CDCl3) δ 7.14(1H, dd, J=2.6Hz,J=8.9Hz), 7.26(1H, d, J=8.9Hz), 7.33(1H5 d, J=2.6Hz), 7.56-7.58(2H5 m), 7.66-7.69(2H,m)5 7.87(1H, m), 7.93(1H5 d, J=2.0Hz), 8.00(1H5 m ), 8.09(1H, d, J=8.5Hz), 8.80(1H5 d, J=2.9Hz), 11.06(1H5 brs). MS(M+H)) 479 mp 122 °C

EXAMPLE 181 3-[2,6-Dichloro-4- (2,4-dichloro-benzenesuIfonylammo)-phenoxy]-quinoIine-6- carboxylic acid methyl ester (181) [0607] A solution of 3-(4-Amino-2, 6-dichloro-phenoxy)-quinoline-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester (312) (0.93mmol) and 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (250mg, 1.02mmol) in Pyridine (0.13ml, 1.53mmol)- CH2Cl2 (3.7ml) was stirred at room temperature for 12 hr. Sat NaHCO3 was added to the reaction mixture, which was then extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and concentrated. Crude residue was purified by column chromatography (Hexane/AcOEt=2/l, 80g of silica gel) to afford compound 181 (237mg, 41%, in 3 steps).

[0608] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 3.90 (3H, s), 7.31(2H5 s), 7.72 (IH5 dd, J=1.8, 7.8Hz), 7.79 (IH5 d, J=3.0Hz), 7.96 (IH5 d, J=1.8Hz), 8.11 (2H5 s), 8.18 (IH5 d, J=7.8Hz), 8.64 (IH5 s), 8.99 (IH5 d5 J=3.0Hz), 11.42 (IH5 br s). MS (M+H) 571

EXAMPLE 182 3-[2,6-Dichloro-4- (2,4-dichloro-benzenesuIfonylamino)-phenoxy]-quinoIine-8- carboxylic acid methyl ester (182)

[0609] To a solution of 3-(4-Amino-2, 6-dichloro-phenoxy)-quinoline-8-carboxylic acid methyl ester (315) (1.26mmol) in Pyridine (0.15ml, 1.80mmol) and CH2Cl2 (5ml), was added 2,4-Dichlorolbenzenesulfonyl chloride (381mg, 1.55mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12hr. Sat NaHCO3 was added to the reaction mixture, which was then extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by Brine, dried over MgSO4, and concentrated. The crude residue was purified by column chromatography (Hexane/AcOEt=2/l, 8Og of silica gel) to afford compound 182 (506mg, 70%) as a white solid.

{0610] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 3.91 (3H, s), 7.31(2H, s), 7.57-7.65 (2H, m), 7.72 (IH, dd, J=2.1, 8.6Hz), 7.83(1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.96 (2H, d, J=2.1Hz), 8.03 (IH, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.18 (IH, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.94 (IH, d, J=2.1Hz), 11.4 (IH, br s), MS(M+H) 571

EXAMPLE 183 3-[2,6-DichIoro-4- (2,4-dichIoro-benzenesulfonyIamino)-phenoxy]-quinoIine-6- carboxylic acid (183)

[0611] To a solution of 3-[2,6-Dichloro-4- (2,4-dichloro-benzenesulfonylamino)-phenoxy]- quiholine-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester (181) (200mg, 0.35mmol) in THF/MeOH(2ml/2ml) was added 4N NaOH (0.ImI, 0.4mmol). This mixture was refluxed for 2.5 hr. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and was neutralized with 2N HCl, and then concentrated. The residue was extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by Brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and concentrated to give a solid. Crude product was recrystallized by Hexane/ AcOEt to afford compound 183(153mg, 78%).

[0612] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.16 (2H, s), 7.62(1H, dd, J=2.0, 8.5Hz), 7.73 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz), 7.82 (IH, s), 8.08-8.11 (3H, m), 8.60 (IH, s), 8.95 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz), 13.2 (IH, br s), MS (M+H) 557. mp 228-2

EXAMPLE 184 3-[2,6-DichIoro-4- (2,4-dichloro-benzenesulfonyIamino)-phenoxy]-quinoIine-8- carboxylic acid (184) [0613] To a solution of 3-[2,6-Dichloro-4- (2-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonylamino)-phenoxy]-quinoline-8-carboxylic acid methyl ester (183) (402mg, 0.7mmol) in THF/MeOH=0.1ml/0.3ml was added 4N NaOH (0.2ml, 0.77mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 12hr. After cooling to room temp, the reaction mixture was filtered to remove insoluble materials. The filtrate was concentrated and the residue was dissolved in aq NH4Cl and extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by Brine, and dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and concentrated to afford compound 184 (197mg, 50%) as a white solid. [0614] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.32 (2H5 s), 7.70-7.81(2H, m), 7.90 (IH, d, J=2.2Hz), 7.96 (IH, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.17-8.19 (IH, m), 8.22-8.24 (IH, m), 8.38-8.39 (IH, m), 9.11 (IH, d, J=2.2Hz), 11.4 (IH, br s), 15.4 (IH, br s), MS (M+H) 557. mp 263-2660C

EXAMPLE 185 2,4-DichIoro-N- [3,5-dichloro-4- (6-methyI-quinoIn-3-yIoxy)-plϊenyI]-5-methyI- benzenesulfonamide(l85) [0615] To a solution of 3,5-Dichloro-4- (6-methyl-quinlin-3-yloxy)-phenylamine (339) (400mg, 1.25mmol) in Pyridine (0.12ml, 1.48mmol)- CH2Cl2 (4ml) was added 2,4-Dichloro- 5-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (325mg, 1.25mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by column chromatography (Hexane/AcOEt=2/l, 80g of silica gel) to provide compound (185) (453mg, 66%) as a white solid.

[0616] 1H NMR (300MHz5DMS Od6) δ 2.41 (3H5 s), 2.44(3H5 s), 7.31 (3H5 s), 7.49 (IH, d, J=8.7Hz), 7.61 (IH, s), 7.88-7.91 (2H5 m), 8.19 (IH5 s), 8.74 (IH5 d5 J=3.0Hz)5 11.3 (IH5 br s), MS (M+H) 541. mp 228-230°.

EXAMPLE 186 PART l Preparation of 3-chloro-5-fluoro-4-(quinolin-3-yloxy)nitrobenzene (186.1)

[0617] To a solution of 3,4-Difluoronitrobenzene 1.0Og in conc.H2SO4 (2OmI)5 was added portionwise Cl2O in CCl4(25ml, prepared as described by Cady G. H. et. al in hαorg. Synth. VoI 5, pl56(1957)). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was poured into crashed ice and extracted with Et2O (30mlx3). Combined ether layers were wasKed with 10%Na2SO3 and brine, and dried over Na2SO4. The solvent was concentrated to Ca. 10ml(This solution contains 3-Chloro-455-difluoronitrobenzene). This solution was diluted with acetone (6OmI)5 and then 3-hydroxyquinoline 0.75g and K2CO3 2.2g were added to this solution. The mixture was heated to reflux for 1.5 hr. After cooling the reaction mixture was filtered through a short celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated to give an oil, which was then purified by column chromatography (silica gel, AcOEt:Hexane=l :5) to provide the intermediate compound 186.1 (0.98Og) as a yellow oil.

PART 2 Preparation of 3-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-(quinolin-3-yloxy)phenylamine (186.2)

[0618] To a solution of 3-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-(quinolin-3-yloxy)nitrobenzene (186.1) (0.980g) and NH4Cl (1.64g) in EtOH(50ml) - H2O (5ml), was added iron powder (1.92g). The mixture was heated to reflux for lhr. After cooling the reaction mixture was filtered through short celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated, diluted with sat. NaHCO3 and extacted with AcOEt(30mlx3). The combined organic layeres were washed with brine and dried over Na2SO4. Concentration of solvent afford crude product, which was purified by column chromatography (silicagel, AcOEt:Hexane=l:3) to provide aniline 186.2 (0.42Og ) as a colorless solid.

PART 3

Preparation of N-[3-chloro-5-fluoro-4-(quinolin-3-yloxy)phenyl]-2,4-dichlor o-5-methyl- benzenesulfonamide ( 186 )

[0619] To a solution of 3-chloro-5-fluoro-4-(quinolin-3-yloxy)phenylamine (186.2) ( 0.42Og) in pyridine(2.2ml), was added 2,4-dichloro-5-methylbenzenesulfonylchloride 0.36Og. The mixture was stirred at room for lhr. The reaction mixture was purified directly by column chromatography (silicagel, AcOEt:Hexane=l :3). The product was triturated by hexane to give title compound (0.522g). (73%) as a solid.

[0620] NMR(300MHz/CDCl3) δ 2.43(3H, s ), 7.05(1H5 d, J=2.6Hz), 7.09-7.H(IH, m), 7.21(1H, d, J=2.6Hz), 7.36(1H, brs ), 7.49-7.66(4H, m), 7.96(1H, s ), 8.1O(1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 8.80(1H, brs) MS (M+H) 511. mp 187 0C

EXAMPLE 187 [0621] This illustrates the synthesis of 7-chloro-2-(2-fluoro-4-amino-benzyl)-benzoxazole 187.

[0622] To the nitro compound 149 (419 mg, 1.4 mmol) in ethyl acetate (10 mL) was added SnCl2»2H2O (1.2 g, 5.5 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 30 minutes. After allowing to cool to room temperature, the reaction mixture was poured into 13 mL of saturated 2N KOH(aq). The layers were separated, and the aqueous layer extracted 1 x 30 mL ethyl acetate . The combined organic layers were washed with saturated brine and dried over Na2SO4. After concentration, the yellow oil was purified by radial chromatography (2 mm silica gel layer Chromatatron plate, 3:2 hexanes:ethyl acetate). Eluant containing the desired product was concentrated to 194 mg of aniline 187.

[0623] 1H NMR (^-acetone) δ 7.58 (dd, IH); 7.39-7.31 (m, 2H); 7.11 (t, IH); 6.50-6.43 (m, 2H); 4.94 (bs, 2H); 4.21 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 277.1. EXAMPLE 188 [0624] This illustrates the synthesis of sulfonamide 188.

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Example 188 A= C=Cl Example 189 A=H; C=COMe [0625] To aniline 187 (95 mg, 0.34 mmol) in acetone (1 mL) was added 2,6-lutidine (60 μL, 0.51 mmol) and 2,4-dichloro-benzenesulfonyl chloride (93 mg, 0.38 mmol, Maybridge Chemical Co.). After 16 hours, the reaction mixture was filtered through a 1 cm plug of silica gel. After concentration, the yellow oil was purified by radial chromatography (1 mm silica gel layer Chromatatron plate, 3 : 1 hexanes:ethyl acetate). Eluant containing the product was concentrated and the residue recrystallized from hot hexanes/ethyl acetate. Filtration and drying under vacuum yielded the sulphonamide 188 as light yellow crystals (65 mg).

[0626] 1H NMR (^-acetone) δ 9.70 (bs, IH); 8.16 (d, IH); 7.71 (d, IH); 7.60-7.56 (m, 2H); 7.42-7.32 (m, 3H); 7.11-7.09 (m, 2H); 4.32 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 482.9.

EXAMPLE 189 [0627J This illustrates the synthesis of sulfonamide 189.

[0628] By the method of example 188, using the aniline 187 and 4-acetyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride compound 189 was obtained as light yellow crystals.

[0629] 1H NMR (^-acetone) δ 9.50 (bs, IH); 8.11 (d, 2H); 8.11 (d, 2H); 7.98 (d, 2H); 7.57 (d, IH); 7.42-7.32 (m, 3H); 7.12-7.06 (m, 2H); 4.33 (s, 2H); 2.61 (s, 3H). MS (M-H): 482.9.

EXAMPLE 190 [0630] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 190. NH2

190

[0631] 2-chloro-4-nitro-phenol (2 g, 11.5 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (5 mL) and treated with Cs2CO3 (3.7 g, 11.5 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 50 °C until gas evolution stopped. 2-chlorobenzoxazole (2.65 g, 17.3 mmol) was added, and then the reaction mixture was warmed to 75 0C. After 5 hours, the heat was removed and the reaction mixture was poured into 150 mL of deionized water with vigorous stirring. The precipitate was collected by Filtration and rinsed several times with distilled water. The product was dried under a stream of air for 15 minutes, then under vacuum overnight to afford compound 190 as an off-white solid (3.4 g), homogeneous by TLC (Rf=0.55, 3:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate). MS (M+H) 291.0

EXAMPLE 191 [0632] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 191. See above.

[0633] A round-bottomed flask was charged with 2.01 g (6.93 mmol) of compound 190, 50 mL of isopropyl alcohol, and 20 mL of THF. Then 0.5 mL of a 50/50 suspension of Raney Nickel in water was added. The reaction was then stirred under a hydrogen balloon at room temperature for 24 hours. Raney Nickel was removed by filtration through celite, and the solution was concentrated in vacuo. Recrystallization from ethanol and hexanes gave 1.01 g (60%) of aniline 191 as off-white needles. MS (M+H) 261.0.

EXAMPLE 192 [0634] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 192. (See Table below)

[0635] A round-bottomed flask was charged with aniline 191 (144 mg, 0.55 mmol), 2,4- dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (221 mg, 0.55 mmol), 2,6-lutidine (97 mg, 0.55 mmol), catalytic DMAP, and acetone (3.O mL). The reaction was allowed to stir overnight. The reaction was then diluted with 20 mL of methylene chloride and washed with 10 mL of IN HCl and 10 mL of brine. The organics were dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to a clear oil. This oil was further purified using silica gel flash chromatography. The desired fractions

were combined and concentrated to a stiff foam. The product was recrystallized from

methylene chloride and hexanes to yield 165 mg (65%) of compound 192 as white crystals.

[0636] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 11.21 (IH, s); 8.12 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz); 7.92 (IH5 d, J=2.1

Hz); 7.69-7.63 (3H, m); 7.48 (IH, dd, J=7.3, 4.3 Hz); 7.31-7.29 (3H, m); 7.18 (IH, dd, J=9.0,

2.6 Hz), MS (M-H) 467.0

[0637] The additional examples of Table 25 were prepared from aniline 191 and the

corresponding sulfonyl chloride by the method of example 192.

Table 25

Example A B C D (M-H) 192 Cl H Cl H 467 193 Cl H Cl Me 481 194 Me H Cl Me 195 Cl H CF3 H 501 196 H H -COMe H 441 197 [2-chloro-5-pyridyl] 434

EXAMPLE 193

[0638] 1H NMR (^5-DMSO) δ 11.14 (IH, s); 8.14 (IH, s); 7.87 (IH, s); 7.65-7.61 (2H, m);

7.50-7.48 (IH, m); 7.32-7.28 (3H, m); 7.19 (IH, dd, J=8.9, 2.7 Hz); 2.40 (3H, s). MS (M-H)

481

EXAMPLE 194

[0639] 1H NMR fø-DMSO) δ 10.92 (IH, s); 7.94 (IH, s); 7.65-7.60 (2H5 m); 7.54 (IH, s);

7.49 (IH, dd, J=4.8,1.6 Hz); 7.31-7.27 (3H, m); 7.16 (IH, dd, J=8.9, 2.6 Hz); 2.56 (3H, s);

2.36 (3H, s). EXAMPLE 195

[0640] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 11.36 (IH, s); 8.32 (IH, d); 8.18 (IH, s); 7.97 (IH, dd); 7.64 (2H, dd); 7.47 (IH, d); 7.31 (3H, m); 7.20 (IH, dd). MS (M-H) 501.

EXAMPLE 196

[0641] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 10.96 (IH, s); 8.15 (2H, dd); 7.97 (2H, d); 7.62 (2H, d); 7.49 (IH, t); 7.31 (3H, m); 7.22 (IH, t); 2.62 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 441.0

EXAMPLE 197

[0642] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 11.04 (IH, s); 8.89 (IH, s); 8.34 (IH, dd); 8.05 (IH, d); 7.87 (IH5 d); 7.67 (IH, dd); 7.52 (IH, t); 7.38 (IH, d); 7.25 (IH, t); 7.19 (IH, t); 2.62 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 434.0

EXAMPLE 198 [0643] Preparation of 3-Chloro-4-(quinolin-3-yloxy)nitrobenzene(198)

[0644] To a solution of 3-hydroxyquinoline (1.0Og) and 3-chloro-4-fluoronitrobenzene (1.2Ig) in Acetone(20ml), was added K2CO3 (2.86g). The mixture was refluxed for lhr. After cooling the reaction mixture was filtered through a short celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated to provide compound 198 ( 2.07g, quant.) as a brown oil.

[0645] 1H NMR(300MHz/CDCl3) δ 7.02(1H, d, J=9.1Hz), 7.61(IH, m), 7.72-7.80(3H, m), 8.10-8.18(2H, m), 8.45(1H, d, J=2.7Hz), 8.82(1H, d, J=2.8Hz).

EXAMPLE 199

[0646] Preparation of 3-Chloro-4-(quinolin-3-yloxy)phenylamine (199)

[0647] To a solution of nitrobenzene 198 (2.07g) and NH4Cl (1.84g) in EtOH (40ml) - H2O (10 ml), was added iron powder (1.92g). The mixture was heated to reflux for lhr. After cooling the reaction mixture was filtered through short celite pad. The filtrate was concentrated, diluted with sat. NaHCO3 (30ml) and extacted with AcOEt(30ml). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (30ml) and dried over Na2SO4. Concentration of the solvent afforded the aniline 199 (1.77g, 95%) as a yellow solid.

[0648] 1H NMR(300MHz/CDCl3) δ 3.77(2H, brs), 6.63(1H, dd, J=2.7Hz, J=8.6Hz), 6.83(1H, d, J=2.7Hz), 6.99(1H, d, J=8.6Hz),7.24(lH, d, J=2.8Hz), 7.49(1H, m), 7.56- 7.64(2H, m), 8.08(1H, m), 8.86( IH, J=2.8Hz) [0649] The structures for examples 200-208 are illustrated in Table 26.

Table 26

EXAMPLE V W X Y Z MS(M-H)

200 Cl H Cl H H 372 201 H H H H H 304 203 H Cl H H Me 352 204 Cl Cl H Cl H 406 205 Cl H H H Me 354 (M+H) 206 Cl H Me H H 354 (M+H) 207 Cl Cl H H H 372 208 Cl H -SO2Me H H 416

EXAMPLE 200

[0650] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 200.

[0651] 2-amino-6-chlorobenzothiazole (3.68 g, 20 mmol) and l,2,3-trichloro-5-

nitrobenzene (4.53 g, 20 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous DMSO (10 mL). Solid K2CO3

(3.04 g, 22 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture heated to 150 °C for 4 hours. Let cool,

then poured into 200 mL deionized water. A fine yellow solid precipitated which was

collected by filtration after attempts to dissolve the product in ethyl acetate failed. The

yellow solid was suspended in 100 mL of ethyl acetate and heated to reflux. After cooling to

room temperature, filtration, rinsing with ethyl acetate followed by hexanes, and drying under

vacuum provided the nitro compound 200 as a yellow powder. (1.06 g)

[0652] 1H NMR (J1J-DMSO) δ 8.37 (s, 2H); 7.76 (bs, IH); 7.30 (dd, IH); 7.23 (bs, IH).

MS (M-H) 372

EXAMPLE 201

[0653] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 201. [0654] To a solution of 2-chloro-4-nitro aniline (2 g) and potassium t-butoxide (12 mmol) in THF (18 niL) was added a solution of 2-chlorobenzothiazole (2.75 g) in THF (6 niL). The mixture was heated at reflux overnight then quenched into water (100 mL). The product is extracted with methylene chloride and purified by flash chromatography to afford compound 201 (300 mg) as a yellow solid.

[0655] 1H NMR (d6-acetone) δ 9.74 (br s, IH), 9.214 (br d, IH), 8.346 (m, 2H), 7.891 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.794 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.466 (t, J=7.2 Hz, IH), 7.321 (t, J=7.2 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 304.

EXAMPLE 202 [0656] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 202.

NO, ^JO2

202

[0657] By the method of Abuzar et al, (Ind. J. Chem 20B, 230-233 (1981)) 2-chloro-4- nitro phenylisothiocyanate (Lancaster) (0.95g) was coupled with 2-amino-4-chlorotoluene (0.69g) in reluxing acetone to form the mixed thiourea 202 (1.5g).

[0658] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 10.021 (s, IH), 9.789 (s, IH), 8.373 (m, IH), 8.197 (m, 2H), 7.441 (d, J=I.6Hz, IH), 7.315 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.268 (dd, J= 8.4, 2. Hz, IH), 2.237 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 356. Anal, calcd.: 47.20 %C, 3.11 %H, 11.80 %N; found: 47.24 %C, 3.15 %N, 11.69%N.

EXAMPLE 203

[0659] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 203.

[0660] To a cool solution of thiourea 202 (0.63 g) in chloroform (6 mL) was added bromine (0.6 g) slowly. The mixture was then heated to reflux for 2 hours. On cooling, the solids were collected by filtration and then triturated with acetone to afford benzothiazole 203 as its HBR salt (0.5 g).

[0661] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.989 (br d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 8.365 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH), 8.291 (dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz, IH), 7.259 (m, 2H), 5.4 (br s), 2.557 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 352. Anal, calcd.: for M+0.9HBr: 39.38 %C, 2.34 %H, 9.84 %N; found: 39.44 %C, 2.35 %H, 9.66 %N.

EXAMPLE 204

[0662] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 204.

[0663] By the method of examples 202 and 203, 2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenylisothiocyanate (GBl 131780 (1966)) was coupled with 3,5-dichloroaniline to form the corresponding mixed thiourea which was cyclized with bromine to afford benzothiazole 204 suitable for use in the next reaction. MS (M-H) 406

EXAMPLE 205

[0664] By the method of example 200, benzothiazole 205 was prepared in 78% yield as a yellow solid. MS (M+H) 354.

EXAMPLE 206 [0665] By the method of example 200, benzothiazole 206 was prepared in 30% yield as a yellow solid. MS (M+H) 354

EXAMPLE 207

[0666] This illustrates the synthesis of compound 207.

[0667] 2,7-dichlorobenzothiazole (Example 73.2) (0.85 g, 4.2 mmol) and 2,6-dichloro-4- nitroaniline (2.1 g, 10.4 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous DMSO (10 mL). Solid Cs2CO3 (4.1 g, 12.5 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture heated to 80 0C for 16 hours. Let cool, then poured into 200 mL DI water. Excess cesium carbonate was neutralized with acetic acid. The aqueous layer was extracted 2 x 100 mL of ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were washed with saturated brine, dried over MgSO4, filtered, and concentrated to a yellow-brown solid. The insolubility of this compound prevented purification, so the crude material was used directly in the next reaction.

[0668] 1H NMR (400MHz) (^-acetone) δ 10.35 (bs, IH); 8.36 (s, 2H); 7.37 (t, IH); 7.30 (dd, IH); 7.21 (dd, IH). MS (M-H) 371.9. EXAMPLE 208

[0669] By the method of examples 202 and 203, 2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenylisothiocyanate

(GB1131780 (1966)) was coupled with methyl-(4-aminophenyl)-sulfone to form the

corresponding mixed thiourea which was cyclized with bromine to afford benzothiazole 208

suitable for use in the next reaction.

[0670] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.44 (s, 2H), 8.28 (br s, 2H), 7.82 (br d, IH), 7.41 (br d, IH),

3.19 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 416.

EXAMPLES 209-216

[0671] Reduction of the nitro derivatives of Table 26 by the methods of example 32 or

example 175 gave the corresponding anilines illustrated in Table 27.

[0672] The structures for examples 209-216 are illustrated in Table 27.

EXAMPLE V W X Y Z MS(M+H)

209 Cl H Cl H H 344 210 H H H H H 276 211 H Cl H H Me 324 212 Cl Cl H Cl H 378 213 Cl H H H Me 324 214 Cl H Me H H 324 215 Cl Cl H H H 344 216 Cl H - SO2Me H H 388

EXAMPLE 209

[0673] 1H NMR (^-acetone) δ 8.78 (s, IH); 7.29 (d, IH); 7.41 (d, IH); 7.27 (d, IH); 6.86

(s, 2H); 5.42 (s. IH). MS (M+H) 344 EXAMPLE 212

[0674] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 10.09 (s, IH), 7.48 (br s, IH), 7.31 (d, J=I.8 Hz, IH), 6.72 (s, 2H), 5.91 (br s, 2H). MS (M+H) 378

EXAMPLE 215

[0675] Crude 207 was reduced with SnCl2#2H2O according to the procedure of Example 32 to afford compound 215 as a greenish/gray solid after recrystallization from hot ethyl acetate/hexanes (1.14 g).

[0676] 1H NMR (^-acetone) δ 8.87 (bs, IH); 7.40 (dd, IH); 7.30 (t, IH); 7.11 (d, IH); 6.87 (s, 2H); 5.44 (bs, 2H). MS (M+H) 344.0

EXAMPLE 216

[0677] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 10.08 (s, IH), 8.31 (s, IH), 7.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.57 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 6.73 (s, 2H), 5.90 (s, 2H), 3.17 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 388

EXAMPLES 217-238 [0678] Sulfonation of the anilines of Table 27 by the methods of example 3 or 192 provides the compounds illustrated in Table 28.

Table 28

HfJT Λ D C

Ol W I "S\ N- J * Y Example # A B C D V W X Y Z MS(M-H) 217 Cl H Cl Me Cl H Cl H H 564 218 Cl H Cl H Cl H Cl H H 550 219 Cl H CF3 H Cl H Cl H H 584 220 Cl H Cl H H H H H H 482 221 Cl H CF3 H H H H H H 516 222 Cl H Cl Me H H H H H 496 223 Cl H Cl H Cl H Cl H Me 530 224 Cl H CF3 H Cl H Cl H Me • 564 225 Cl H Cl H Cl Cl H Cl H 584 226 Cl H CF3 H Cl Cl H Cl H 618 227 Cl H Cl Me Cl Cl H Cl H 598 228 Cl H Cl H Cl H H H Me 530 229 Cl H CF3 H Cl H H H Me 564 230 Cl H Cl Me Cl H H H Me 544 231 H H -COMe H Cl H H H Me _ 232 Cl H Cl H Cl H Me H H 530 233 Cl H CF3 H Cl H Me H H 564 234 Cl H Cl Me Cl H Me H H 544 235 Cl H Cl H Cl Cl H H H 550 236 Cl H CF3 H Cl Cl H H H 584 237 Cl H Cl H Cl H - SO2Me H H 594 238 Cl H CF3 H Cl H - SO2Me H H 628

EXAMPLE 217

[0679] 1H NMR tø-acetone) δ 9.19 (bs, IH); 8.51 (s, IH); 7.74 (d, IH); 7.72 (s, IH); 7.43

(s, 2H); 7.37 (d, IH); 7.28 (dd, IH); 2.46 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 563.9

EXAMPLE 218

[0680] 1H NMR tø-acetone) δ 9.19 (bs, IH); 8.22 (d, IH); 7.78 (d, IH); 7.74 (d, IH); 7.67

(dd, IH); 7.43 (s, 2H); 7.37 (d, IH); 7.28 (dd, IH). MS (M-H) 549.8

EXAMPLE 219

[0681] 1H NMR tø-acetone) δ 10.05 (bs, IH); 9.22 (bs, IH); 8.45 (d, IH); 8.06 (s, IH);

7.98 (d, IH); 7.73 (m, IH); 7.45 (s, 2H); 7.36 (d, IH); 7.28 (dt, IH). MS (M-H) 583.8.

EXAMPLE 223

[0682] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 10.96 (IH, s), 10.11 (IH, s), 8.12-8.22 (IH, broad), 8.06 (IH,

d, 8.6), 7.90 (IH, d, J= 2.1 Hz), 7.65 (IH, dd, J= 8.6, 2.1 Hz), 7.23 (IH, d, J= 3.5 Hz), 7.10-

7.20 (3H, m), 2.44 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 529.8 EXAMPLE 224 [0683] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.11 (IH, s), 10.11 (IH, s), 8.27 (IH, d, J= 8.0 Hz), 8.16 (2H, s), 7.94 (IH, d, J= 8.6 Hz), 7.10-7.26 (4H, m), 2.43 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 563.9. mp 192.6 0C

EXAMPLE 225 [0684] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.49 (s, IH), 10.44 (s, IH), 8.164 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH) 7.95 (d, j=2 Hz, IH), 7.71 (dd, J=8.4, 2Hz, IH), 7.50 (br s, IH), 7.35 (d, j=1.6 Hz, IH), 7.25 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 584.

EXAMPLE 226 [0685] 1H NMR(DMSO) δ 11.59 (s, IH), 10.40 (s, IH), 8.368 (d, j=8.4 Hz, IH), 8.20 (br s, IH), 8.00 (br d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.48 (br s, IH), 7.344 (t, J=I.6 Hz, IH), 7.274 (d, J=I.6 Hz, 2 H). MS (M-H) 618.

EXAMPLE 227

[0686] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.37 (s, IH), 10.40 (s, IH), 8.19 (br s, IH), 7.90 (m, IH), 7.53 (br s, IH), 7.35 (br s, IH), 7.25 (br s, 2 H), 2.415 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 598.

EXAMPLE 228

[0687] 1H NMR (d6-OMSO) δ 11.44 (IH, broad s); 9.96 (IH, broad s); 8.33 (IH, d); 8.19 (IH, s); 7.99 (IH, dd); 7.43 (IH, broad s).; 7.26 (2H, s); 7.07 (IH, d); 6.97 (IH, t); 2.35 (3H, s). MS (M - H) 529.9.

EXAMPLE 229

[0688] 1H NMR(^-DMSO) δ 11.26 (IH, broad s); 9.96 (IH, broad s); 8.12 (IH, d); 7.93 (IH, d); 7.69 (IH, dd); 7.43 (IH, broad s); 7.23 (2H, s); 7.08 (IH5 d); 6.97 (IH, t); 2.36 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 564.

EXAMPLE 230

[0689] 1H NMR (J1J-DMSO) δ 11.23 (IH, broad s); 9.96 (IH, broad s); 8.14 (IH, s); 7.88 (IH, s); 7.43 (IH, broad s); 7.24 (2H, s); 7.08 (IH, d); 6.97 (IH, t); 2.40 (3H, s); 2.36 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 543.9.

EXAMPLE 231

[0690] 1H NMR (J5-DMSO) δ 11.02 (IH, broad s); 9.96 (IH, broad s); 8.16 (2H, d); 7.97 (2H, d); 7.43 (IH, broad s); 7.26 (IH, s); 7.07 (IH, d); 6.97 (IH, t); 2.62 (3H, s); 2.36 (3H, s). EXAMPLE 232

[0691] 1H NMR (d6-DMSO) δ 11.28 (IH, broad s); 9.79 (IH, broad s); 8.13 (IH, d); 7.93 (2H, d); 7.70 (IH, dd); 7.44 (IH, broad s); 7.21 (3H, s); 7.05 (IH, d); 2.30 (3H, s). MS (M- H) 529.9.

EXAMPLE 233

[0692] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 11.43 (IH, broad s); 9.79 (IH, broad s); 8.34 (IH, d); 8.19 (IH, s); 7.99 (IH, d); 7.44 (IH, broad s); 7.24 (3H, s); 7.04 (IH, d); 2.30 (3H, s). MS (M - H) 564.

EXAMPLE 234

[0693] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 11.22 (IH, broad s); 9.79 (IH, broad s); 8.15 (IH, s); 7.89 (IH, s); 7.44 (IH, broad s); 7.23 (3H, s); 7.04 (IH, d); 2.41 (3H, s); 2.31 (3H, s). MS (M - H) 543.9.

EXAMPLE 235

[0694] 1H NMR (^-acetone) δ 9.92 (bs, IH); 9.35 (bs, IH); 8.23 (d, IH); 7.78 (d, IH); 7.67 (dd, IH); 7.45 (s, 2H); 7.36-7.29 (m, 2H); 7.16 (dd, IH). MS (M-H) 549.8.

EXAMPLE 236

[0695] 1H NMR (^-acetone) δ 8.45 (d, IH); 8.06 (s, IH); 7.97 (d, IH); 7.46 (s, 2H); 7.33- 7.29 (m, 2H); 7.16 (dd, IH). MS (M-H) 583.8.

EXAMPLE 237

[0696] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.43 (br s, IH), 10.40 (br s, IH), 8.33 (br s, IH), 8.16 (d, J= 8 Hz, IH); 7.94 (d, 3=2 Hz, IH), 7.753 (dd, J=8.2, 2 Hz, IH), 7.71 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, 1H),7.55 (br s, IH), 7.265 (s, 2H), 3.22 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 594.

EXAMPLE 238

[0697] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.55 (br s, IH), 10.40 (br s, IH), 8.38 (m, 2H), 8.22 (br s, IH), 8.02 (br d, IH), 7.77 (dd, J= 8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 7.55 (br s, IH), 7.295 (s, 2H), 3.19 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 628. Table 29

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Example # A X Y yield 239 SH H CF3 92% 240 SH H CO2H 66% 241 SH CN H 97% 243 SH H CN 49% 245 SH H Me 53% 250 Cl H Cl 96%

EXAMPLE 239 2-Mercapto-5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazoIe (239) [0698] In analogy to the procedure of Chaudhuri, N. Synth. Commun. 1996, 26, 20, 3783, 0-ethylxanthic acid, potassium salt (Lancaster, 7.5 g, 46.9 mmol) was added to a solution of 2-bromo-5-trifluoromethylphenylamine (Aldrich, 5.0 g, 20.8 mmol) inN,N- dimethylformamide (DMF, 30 mL). The mixture was heated to reflux for 4 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was poured into ice water and acidified with 2N HCl. The solid product was collected by filtration. Recrystalization from CHC13/Hexanes gave 239 (4.5 g , 92%) as a white solid.

10699] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSOd6) δ 14.00 (s, IH), 7.94 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.62 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.0 Hz, IH), 7.48 (d, J = 1.0 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 234.

EXAMPLE 240 2-Mercapto-benzothiazol-5-carboxyIic acid (240) [0700] 2-Mercapto-benzothiazol-5-carboxylic acid (240) (3.5 g, 66%) was synthesized from 4-chloro-3-nitro-benzoic acid, obtained from Fluka, and potassium dithiocarbonate O- ethyl ester, obtained from Lancaster, according to the procedure of Chaudhuri, N. Synth. Commun. 1996, 26, 20, 3783.

[0701] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 14.0 (s, IH), 13.3 (bs, 1 H), 7.85-7.79 (m, 3 H).

EXAMPLE 241 2-Mercapto-benzothiazole-6-carbonitrile (241) [0702] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 239, starting with 4- amino-3-chloro-benzonitrile (Lancaster, 5.0 g, 32.7 mmol), O-ethylxanthic acid, potassium salt (Lancaster, 11.8 g, 73.7 mmol) in DMF (40 mL). The mercaptobenzothiazole (241) (6.1 g, 97%) was obtained as a pale brown solid.

[0703] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 14.10 (s, IH), 8.22 (d, J = 1.3 Hz, IH), 7.82 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.5 Hz5 IH), 7.40 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 191.

EXAMPLE 242 3-Amino-4-chIoro-benzonitriIe (242) [0704] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 32, starting with 4- chloro-3-nitro-benzonitrile (Fluka, 11.0 g, 60 mmol), tin chloride dihydrate (Aldrich, 67.8 g, 300 mmol). 9.0 g (98%) of crude compound 242 was obtained as a yellowish solid.

[0705] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 7.39 (d, J = 8.1 Hz5 IH), 7.10 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 6.93 (dd, J - 8.2, 2.0 Hz, IH), 5.88 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 151.

EXAMPLE 243 2-Mercapto-benzothiazoIe-5-carbonitrile (243) [0706] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 239, starting with 3- amino-4-chloro-benzonitrile (242) (9.0 g, 59.0 mmol), O-ethylxanthic acid, potassium salt (Lancaster, 21.23 g, 132.7 mmol) in DMF (90 mL). 5.6 g (49%) of compound 243 was obtained as a pale brown solid.

[0707] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 14.10 (br s, IH), 7.90 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 7.70 (dd, J = 8.3, 1.1 Hz, IH), 7.60 (br s, IH). MS (M-H) 191.

EXAMPLE 244 2-Bromo-5-methyI-phenyIamme (244) [0708] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 32, starting with 1- bromo-4-methyl-2-nitro-benzene (Lancaster, 10.1 g, 46.7 mmol), tin chloride dihydrate (Aldrich, 52.8 g, 233 mmol). 8.2 g (94%) of crude compound 244 was obtained as a pale brown oil.

[0709] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 7.18 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 6.60 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 6.93 (dd, J = 8.1, 1.8 Hz, IH), 5.34 (s, 2H), 2.26 (s, 3H). MS (M+H)186. EXAMPLE 245 2-Mercapto -5-MethyI-benzothiazole (245) [0710] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 239, starting with 2- bromo-5-methyl-phenylamine (244) (4.48 g, 24.0 mmol), O-ethylxanthic acid, potassium salt (Lancaster, 8.70 g, 54 mmol) in DMF (35 mL). The mercaptobenzothiazole 245 was obtained as an pale brown solid (2.31 g, 53%).

[0711] 1HNMR (DMSO-d6) δ l3.70 (br s, IH), 7.56 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.15-7.10 (m, 2H), 2.38 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 180.

EXAMPLE 246 & 247 2,3-Dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid (246) [0712] 2,3-Dichlorobenzoic acid, obtained from Aldrich, (40 g, 0.21mole) was added portion wise to a -20 0C concentrated H2SO4, obtained from Acros, (233 mL) solution which was fitted with a mechanical overhead stirrer. During the addition process, a separate flask containing concentrated H2SO4 (50 mL) was cooled to 0 °C and fuming HNO3, obtained from Acros, (16.6 mL) was slowly added. This solution was then added dropwise to the 2,3- Dichlorobenzoic acid solution at a rate which kept the reaction mixture at or slightly below - 15 °C. After the addition was complete the resulting solution was allowed to warm to 10 °C over 3 hours. The crude solid material was filtered through a fritted filter funnel, washed with cold H2O (200 mL), and dried under a stream of air followed by high vacuum to yield 21.7 g (44%) of product (246) which contained 4% of the undesired regioisomer (2,3- Dichloro-6-nitrobenzoic acid 247) based on 1H NMR analysis. The filtrate was slowly poured over ice and additional solid precipitated. This solid was observed to be a 3:1 mixture of 2,3-dichloro-6-nitrobenzoic acid (247) to 2,3-dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid (246) based on 1H NMR analysis.

[0713] 2,3-Dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid (246): 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.63 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, IH), 8.47 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, IH). 2,3-Dichloro-6-nitrobenzoic acid: (247). 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.22 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, IH), 8.02 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 248 l-(2,3-DichIoro-5-nitro-phenyl)-ethanone (248) [0714] To thionyl chloride, obtained from Aldrich, (125 mL) at 0 0C was slowly added 2,3- Dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid (246) (21.7 g, 91.9 mmol). The ice bath was taken away and the resulting solution was heated to reflux for 17 hours (note: acid completely dissolves upon heating). After cooling to ambient temperature, the excess thionyl chloride was removed under vacuum and the resulting acid chloride was allowed to stand under high vacuum for 15 h and used in the next step without further purification. To a IM solution of NaH, 60% oil dispersion obtained from Aldrich, (11.39 g, 285 mmol) in DMF at 0 0C was slowly added diethylmalonate, obtained form Aldrich, (14.65 niL, 96.5 mmol) dropwise and the resulting solution was allowed to stir for 30 minutes. The acid chloride was dissolved in DMF (184 mL) and slowly added via cannula to the reaction mixture. The resulting solution was then allowed to stir for 16 h as ambient temperature was reached followed by recooling to 0 0C and slowly quenching with excess 2M aqueous HCl (200 mL). To the crude reaction was added H2O (500 mL) and EtOAc (500 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted three times with EtOAc (500 mL), the organic layers were combined, washed four times with saturated aqueous brine (500 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum to yield an oil which was used in the next step without further purification. The resulting product was dissolved in 111 mL of a 7.7/5/1 AcOH/H2O/conc. H2SO4, solution and heated to reflux for 22 hours. The AcOH was removed under vacuum followed by EtOAc addition (200 mL). The solution was neutralized using 2M aqueous NaOH, extracted 3 times with EtOAc (200 mL). The combined organic layers were washed twice with saturated aqueous brine (200 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude material was purified by column chromatography (30% CH2Cl2 in hexane) to yield 17.6 g (82%) of ketone 248 as a light brown solid.

[0715] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.61 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 8.48 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 2.65 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 249 2-Methoxy-4-nitrobenzenethiol (249) [0716] 2-Methoxy-4-nitrobenzenethiol (249) was prepared according to the method of Price and Stacy , J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 68, 498-500 (1946)) in 67% yield from l-chloro-2- methoxy-4-nitro-benzene, obtained from Aldrich^.

[0717] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 7.8 (bd, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.73 (bs, IH), 7.62 (bd, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 5.8 (bs, IH), 3.95 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 184.

EXAMPLE 250 2,5-Dichloro-benzenethiazoIe(250) [0718] 5-Chloro-benzenethiazole-2-thiol, obtained from Aldrich, (2 g, 9.9 mmol) was added slowly to sulfuryl chloride, obtained from Aldrich, (20 mL) and stirred for 1 h followed by heating to 50 0C for 15 minutes. The mixture was cooled, poured slowly over ice water and stirred for 30 minutes. The product precipitated out of solution as a yellow solid and was collected by vacuum filtration and dried under a stream of air followed by high vacuum to give 1.92 g (96%) of compound 250. .

[0719] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSOd6) δ 8.18 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 8.1 (d, J = 2.0, IH), 7.59 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.1 Hz, IH).

Table 30 Table 30 illustrates the structures of examples 251-264. JO2

W X Il .

# X V c W Yield 251 5-Cl Cl -COMe 52% 252 5-CF3 Cl H 92% 253 5-CO2H Cl H 66% 254 5-CO2Me Cl H 100% 255 5-CO2H Cl Cl 100% 256 5-CO2Me Cl Cl 100% 257 5-Cl H -OMe 75% 258 5-CF3 Cl Cl 99% 259 5-CF3 Cl -COMe 75% 260 6-CN Cl Cl 99% 261 6-CN Cl H 93% 262 5-CN Cl Cl 99% 263 5-CN Cl H 92% 264 5-Me Cl -COMe 98%

EXAMPLE 251 l-[3-ChIoro-2-(5-chIoro-benzothiazol-2-yIsulfanyl)-5-nitro-p henyl]-ethanone (251) [0720] To a 0.55M solution of 5-chloro-2-mercaptobenzothiazole, obtained from Aldrich, (5.55 g, 27.5 mmol) in DMF at ambient temperature was added NaH, 60% oil dispersion obtained from Aldrich, (1.2 g, 30.0 mmol) portionwise followed by l-(2,3-Dichloro-5-nitro- phenyl)-ethanone (248) (5.83 g, 25 mmol). The reaction solution turned from bright orange to deep red upon acetophenone addition and was heated to 60 0C for 1 hour. The mixture was allowed to cool for a couple of minutes and the product was precipitated out of solution by the slow addition of H2O (250 mL). After Ih of stirring the product was collect by vacuum filtration using a buchner funnel, dried under a stream of air for 3h, and triterated with a 1:1 MeOH/CH2Cl2 solution (200 mL) to yield 5.2 g (52%) of 251 as an orange solid. An additonal 3.77 g (39%) could be isolated by purifying the mother liquor using column chromatography (dry load, 100% CH2Cl2).

[0721] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.68 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.6 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.05 (d, = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.95 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.56 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 2.65 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 252 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenylsuIfanyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-benzot hiazole (252) [0722] 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-benzot hiazole (252) was prepared (92%) from 2-chloro-l-fluoro-4-nitrobenzene, obtained from Aldrich, and 5- trifluoromethyl-benzothiazol-2-thiol (239) in a similar manner as described in example 251.

[0723] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.58 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.38-8.32 (m, 2 H), 8.05 (d, = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.28 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.09 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 7.8 (bd, J = 9.9 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 253 2-(2-chIoro-4-nitro-phenyIsuIfanyl)-benzothiazoI-5-carboxyIi c acid (253) [0724] 2-(2-chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazol-5-carboxyli c acid was prepared (66%) from 2-mercapto-benzothiazol-5-carboxylic acid (240) and 2-chloro-l-fluoro-4- nitrobenzene, obtained from Aldrich, in a similar manner as described in example 251.

[0725] 1H NMR (DMSO-de) δ 8.56 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.42 (bs, 1 H), 8.27 (dd, = 8.7, 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.28 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.17 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 8.0 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.4 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 365.

EXAMPLE 254 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenyIsuIfanyI)-benzothiazoIe-5-carboxyI ic acid methyl ester (254) [0726] To a 0.25M solution of 2-(2-chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazol-5- carboxylic acid (253), (1.38 g, 3.8 mmol) in 10% MeOH in THF was added a 2M solution of (trimethylsilyl)diazomethane in hexane, obtained from Aldrich, (2.1 mL, 4.18 mmol) and the resulting solution was allowed to stir for 18 hours. The crude reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum to yield 1.4 g (100%) of ester 254 which was taken on without further purification.

[0727] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.6 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.45 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.28 (dd, = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.24 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 8.1 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 8.0 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.4 Hz, IH), 3.9 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 255 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsuIfanyI)-benzothiazole-5-carb oxylic acid (255) [0728] 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-5-carb oxylic acid (255) was prepared (100%) from 2-mercapto-benzothiazol-5-carboxylic acid (240) and 1,2,3-trichloro- 5-nitrobenzene, obtained from Aldrich, in a similar manner as described in example 251.

[0729] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.2 (bs, IH), 8.6 (s, 2H), 8.31 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, IH), 8.13 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.94 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.4 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 399

EXAMPLE 256 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenyIsulfanyl)-benzothiazoIe-5-carb oxylic acid methyl ester (256) [0730] 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-5-carb oxylic acid methyl ester (256) was prepared (100%) from 2-(2,6-dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole- 5-carboxylic acid 255 in a similar manner as described in example 254.

[0731] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.6 (s, 2H), 8.33 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 8.16 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.95 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 3.9 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 257 5-ChIoro-2-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazoIe (257) [0732] 5-Chloro-2-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole (257) was prepared (75%) from 2-methoxy-4-nitrobenzenethiol (249) and 2,5-dichlorobenzothiazole (250), in a similar manner as described in example 251.

[0733] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.05 (bd, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.03 (d, J = 2.0, IH), 7.99-7.94 (m, 3H), 7.48 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 3.95 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 258 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-pheiiyIsulfanyI)-5-trifiuoromethyI-b enzothiazoIe (258) [0734] To a solution of 2-mercaρto-5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazole (239) (470 mg, 2.0 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added NaH (Aldrich, 60% suspension in hexanes, 80 mg, 2.0 mmol). After the resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 20 minutes, was added l,2,3-trichloro-5-nitrobenzene (Acros, 452 mg, 2.0 mmol). The mixture was then heated at 60 0C for 4 hours. After cooled to room temperature, the mixture was poured to water and stirred for 1 hour. The solid product was collected by vacuum filtration to give 258 as a pale yellow solid (840 mg, 99%) which was used in the next reaction without further purification.

[0735] 1H NMR (DMSO-dβ) δ 8.61 (s, 2H), 8.27 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.21 (br s, IH), 7.74 (dd, J = 8.4,1.5 Hz, IH). MS (M+H) 425.

EXAMPLE 259 l-[3-ChIoro-5-nitro-2-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazol-2-yIsu Ifanyl)-phenyl]-ethanone (259) [0736] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 258, starting with 5- trifluoromethyl-benzothiazole-2-thiol (239) ( 470 mg, 2.0 mmol), l-(2,3-dichloro-5-nitro- phenyl)-ethanone (248) (466 mg, 2.0 mmol) and NaH (Aldrich, 60% suspension, 80 mg, 2.0 mmol) in DMF (20 mL). Compound 259 (750 mg, 87%) was obtained as a yellow solid.

[0737] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.68 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, IH), 8.62 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.27 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.20 (br s, IH), 7.74 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.7 Hz, IH), 2.65 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 433.

EXAMPLE 260 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenyIsuIfanyI)-benzothiazole-6-carb onitrile (260) [0738] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 258, starting with 2- mercapto-benzothiazole-6-carbonitrile (241) (960 mg, 5.0 mmol), l,2,3-trichloro-5- nitrobenzene (Acros, 1.13 g, 5.0 mmol) and NaH (Aldrich, 60% suspension, 200 mg, 5.0 mmol) in DMF (25 mL). Compound 260 (1.9 g , 99%) was obtained as a yellow solid.

[0739] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.61 (s, 2H), 8.58 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, IH), 7.99 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.88 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.8 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 261 2-(2-ChIoro-4-nitro-phenylsuIfanyl)-benzothiazole-6-carbonit riIe (261) [0740] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 258, starting with 2- mercapto-benzothiazole-6-carbonitrile (241) (960 mg, 5.0 mmol), 2-chloro-l-fluoro-4- nitrobenzene (Aldrich, 878 mg, 5.0 mmol) and NaH (Aldrich, 60% suspension, 200 mg, 5.0 mmol) in DMF (25 mL). Compound 261 (1.62 g, 93%) was obtained as a yellow solid. [0741] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.62 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.56 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.29 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.16 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.06 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.91 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.6 Hz, IH). MS (M+H) 348.

EXAMPLE 262 2-(2,6-DichIoro-4-nitro-phenylsuIfanyI)-benzothiazoIe-5-carb onitriIe (262) [0742] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 258, starting with 2- mercapto-benzothiazole-5-carbonitrile (243) (960 mg, 5.0 mmol), l,2,3-trichloro-5- nitrobenzene (Acros, 1.13 g, 5.0 mmol) andNaH (Aldrich, 60% suspension, 200 mg, 5.0 mmol) in DMF (25 mL). Compound 262 (1.9 g, 99%) was obtained as a yellow solid.

[0743] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.62 (s, 2H), 8.38 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, IH), 8.24 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.88 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.5 Hz, IH).

EXAMPLE 263 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenyIsuIfanyl)-benzothiazole-5-carbonit rile (263) [0744] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 258, starting with 2- mercapto-benzothiazole-5-carbonitrile (243) (960 mg, 5.0 mmol), 2-chloro-l-fluoro-4- nitrobenzene (Aldrich, 878 mg, 5.0 mmol) and NaH (Aldrich, 60% suspension, 200 mg, 5.0 mmol) in DMF (25 mL). Compound 263 (1.60 g, 92%) was obtained as a yellow solid.

[0745] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSOd6) δ 8.56 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 8.49 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, IH), 8.29 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.29 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.5 Hz, IH), 8.12 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 7.85 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.5 Hz, IH). MS ( M+H) 348.

EXAMPLE 264 l-[3-ChIoro-2-(5-methyI-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-5-nitro-p henyI]-ethanone (264) [0746] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 258, starting with 5- methyl-benzothiazole-2-thiol (245) (1.90 g, 10.5 mmol), l-(2,3-dichloro-5-nitro-phenyl)- ethanone (248) (2.45 g, 10.5 mmol) and NaH (Aldrich, 60% suspension, 420 mg, 10.5 mmol) in DMF (20 mL). Compound 264 (3.87 g , 98%) was obtained as a yellow solid.

[0747] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSOd6) δ 8.65 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 8.58 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 7.87 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 7.67 (br s, IH), 7.24 (dd, J = 8.2, 1.5 Hz, IH), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 379.

[0748] Examples 265-276: Reduction of the compounds of Table 30 provides the compounds illustrated in Table 31, Table 31 [0749] Table 31 illustrates the structures of examples 265-276

JH2

EXAMPLE 265 l-[5-Amino-3-chIoro-2-(5-chIoro-benzothiazol-2-ylsuIfanyI)-p henyl]-ethanone (265) [0750] To a 0.14M solution of l-[3-Chloro-2-(5-chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-5-nitro- phenylj-ethanone (251)(4.08 g, 10.26 mmol) in a 2:2:1 solution of EtOH, obtained from gold shield,:THF, obtained from Aldrich,:H2O was added Mi4+Cl", obtained from Aldrich, (2.74 g, 51.29 mmol) followedby iron(0) powder, obtained from Aldrich, (2.86 g, 51.29 mmol). The resulting solution was heated to reflux for 2.5 h with vigorous stirring. TLC and mass spectral analysis showed starting material and hydroxyl amine intermediate so an additional 5 Eq. of both NH4+Cl" and iron powder were subsequently added and the reaction mixture was allowed to continue to reflux for an additional 1.75 hours. The hot solution was immediately filtered through a plug of celite and the celite was washed with copious amounts of EtOAc. The organic layer was concentrated under vaccum, resuspended in EtOAc (100 mL) and NaHCO3 (100mL),and extracted 3 times with EtOAc (100 mL). The organic layer was washed twice with saturated aqueous brine (100 mL), dried over Na2SO4, concentrated under vacuum, and purified by column chromatography (10-50% EtOAc in hexane) to yield compound 265 (3.14 g, 83%) as a yellow solid. [0751] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 7.95 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.89 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.39 (dd, J= 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 6.95 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.72 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.41 (s, 2H), 2.45 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 369.

EXAMPLE 266 3-ChIoro-4-(5-trifluoromethyI-benzothiazoI-2-yIsulfanyI)-phe nyl amine (266) [0752] 3-Chloro-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-phe nylamine (266) was prepared (97%) from 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-benzot hiazole (252), in a similar manner as described in example 90.

[0753] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.2-8.12 (m, 2 H), 7.65 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.7 Hz, 1 H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 6.9 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.7 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.25 (bs, 2 H).). MS (M-H) 359.

EXAMPLE 267 2-(4-Amino-2-chloro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazoIe-5-carboxyl ic acid methyl ester (267) [0754] 2-(4-Amino-2-chloro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-5-carboxyl ic acid methyl ester (267) was prepared (96%) from 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-5- carboxylic acid methyl ester (254) by the method of example 90.

[0755] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.3 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, IH), 8.05 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1 H)5 7.88 (dd, = 8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.55 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 6.89 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.65 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz5 IH), 3.9 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 349.

EXAMPLE 268 2-(4-Amino-2,6-dichIoro-phenyIsuIfanyI)-benzothiazoIe-5-carb oxylic acid methyl ester(268) [0756] 2-(4-Amino-2,6-dichloro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-5-carb oxylic acid methyl ester (268) was prepared (93%) from 2-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole- 5-carboxylic acid methyl ester (256) in a similar manner as described in example 90.

[0757] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.34 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, IH), 8.09 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.93 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 6.9 (s, 2H), 6.5 (s, 2H), 3.9 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 383.

EXAMPLE 269 4-(5-ChIoro-benzothiazoI-2-ylsuIfanyI)-3-methoxy-phenyIamine (269) [0758] 4-(5-Chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-3-methoxy-phenylamine (269) was prepared (100%) from 5-chloro-2-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole (257), by the method of example 265. [0759] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-U6) δ 7.9 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.85 (d, J = 2.0, IH), 7.34 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.3 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 6.39 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 6.29 (dd, J = 8.3, 2.1 Hz, IH), 5.93 (s, 2H), 3.7 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 323.

EXAMPLE 270 3,5-Dichloro-4-(5-trifluoromethyI-benzothiazol-2-yIsuIfanyI) -phenylamine (270) [0760] To a solution of 2-(2,6-dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-5-trifluoromethyl- benzothiazole (258) (840 mg, 1.98 mmol) in EtOAc (20 mL) was added tin chloride dihydrate (Aldrich, 2.15 g, 9.52 mmol) and the resulting mixture was heated to reflux for 3 hours. After cooled to room temperature, to the mixture was added excess of 4N aqueous NaOH solution and the resulting mixture was stirred for 20 minutes. The mixture was filtered through Celite pad and washed with EtOAc. The organic layer was separated , washed twice with a brine solution, dried over Na2Sθ4, and concentrated under vacuum to give compound 270 (755 mg , 96%) product as a pale yellow solid, which was used in the next reaction without further purification.

[0761] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.20-8.15 (m, 2H), 7.66 (dd, J = 8.4,1.7 Hz, IH), 6.88 (s, 2H), 6.50 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 395.

EXAMPLE 271 l-[5-Amino-3-chloro-2-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazol-2-yIsu lfanyI)-phenyl]-ethanone (271) ' [0762] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 270, starting with 1- [3-chloro-5-nitro-2-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazol-2-ylsulf anyl)-phenyl]-ethanone (259) (750 mg, 1,67 mmol), tin chloride dihydrate (Aldrich, 1.89 g, 8.37 mmol). Compound 271. (755 mg, 100%) was obtained as a yellowish solid.

[0763] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.20-8.13 (m, 2H), 7.66 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.0 Hz, IH), 6.96 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.75 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.43 (s, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 403.

EXAMPLE 272 2-(4-Amino-2,6-dichIoro-phenyIsulfanyl)-benzothiazoIe-6-carb onitrile (272) [0764] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 270, starting with 2- (2,6-dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-6-carbon itrile (260) (1.9 g, 4.97 mmol), tin chloride dihydrate (Aldrich, 5.62 g, 24.9 mmol). Compound 272 (1.72 g , 98%) was obtained as a yellowish solid. [0765] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSOd6) δ 8.48 (d, J = 1.5 Hz,lH), 7.97 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, IH), 7.86 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.7 Hz, IH), 6.88 (s, 2H), 6.53 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 352.

EXAMPLE 273 2-(4-Amino-2-chIoro-phenyIsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-6-carbonit riIe (273) [0766] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 270, starting with 2- (2-chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-6-carbonitri le (261) (1.6 g, 4.6 mmol), tin chloride dihydrate (Aldrich, 5.21 g, 23.1 mmol). Compound 273 (1.36 g, 93%) was obtained as a yellowish solid. MS (M+H) 318.

EXAMPLE 274 2-(4-Amino-2,6-dichloro-phenyIsulfanyl)-benzothiazoIe-5-carb onitriIe (274) [0767] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 270, starting with 2- (2,6-dichloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-5-carbon itrile (262) (1.9 g, 4.97 mmol), tin chloride dihydrate (Aldrich, 5.62 g, 24.9 mmol). Compound 274 (1.40 g, 80%) was obtained as a yellowish solid.

[0768] 1H NMR (DMSO-(I6) δ 8.35 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, IH), 8.16 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.73 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.5 Hz5 IH), 6.88 (s, 2H), 6.50 (s, 2H). MS (M+H) 352.

EXAMPLE 275 2-(4-Amino-2-chloro-phenyIsuIfanyI)-benzothiazoIe-5-carboiii triIe (275) [0769] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 270, starting with 2- (2-chloro-4-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-benzothiazole-5-carbonitri le (263) (1.59 g, 4.58 mmol), tin chloride dihydrate (Aldrich, 5.18 g, 22.9 mmol). Compound 275 (1.35 g, 93%) was obtained as a yellowish solid.

[0770] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.32 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, IH), 8.13 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.71 (dd, J = 8.3, 1.5 Hz, IH), 7.54 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 6.88 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.65 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.4 Hz5 IH). MS (M+H) 318.

EXAMPLE 276 l-[5-Amino-3-chIoro-2-(5-methyI-benzothiazol-2-yIsulfanyI)-p henyl]-ethanone (276) [0771] To a solution of l-[3-chloro-5-nitro-2-(5-methyl-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)- phenylj-ethanone (264) (3.87 g, 10.2 mmol) in 2:2:1 of EtOH/THF/H2O, was added ammonium chloride (Aldrich 2.74 g, 51.2 mmol) and iron powder (Aldrich, 2.87 g, 51.2 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 3 hours. The mixture was filtered through Celite pad while it was hot, washed the Celite pad with EtOAc. The filtrate was diluted with saturated aqueous NaHCO3 solution and was extracted 3x with EtOAc (150 mL). The organic layers were combined and washed twice with a brine solution (100 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and

concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was chromatographed (0-15% EtOAc in

CH2Cl2) to yield 2.42 g (68%) of compound 276 as a pale yellow solid.

[0772] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.10 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.62 (d, J = 1.1 Hz, IH), 7.16 (dd, J

= 8.1, 1.2 Hz, IH), 6.94 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 6.69 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, IH), 6.38 (s, 2H), 2.46 (s,

3H), 2.40 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 349.

[0773] Examples 277-307: The compounds illustrated in Table 32 were prepared by

sulfonylation of the anilines of Table 31 by the method of Example 277 unless otherwise

specified.

Table 32 Cl1

Example # C D V W X Y MS(M-H) Yield 277 CF3 H COMe Cl H Cl 609 72% 278 Cl H COMe Cl H Cl 575 39% 279 Cl Me COMe Cl H Cl 589 73% 280 Cl H H Cl H CF3 567 68% 281 CF3 H H Cl H CF3 601 70% 282 Cl H H Cl H CO2Me 557 68% 283 Cl H Cl Cl H CO2Me 557 68% 284 CF3 H H Cl CONH: i H 576 14% 285 CF3 H Cl Cl CONH2 H 610 55% 286 CF3 H H Cl CN4H H 601 67% 287 CF3 H Cl Cl CN4H H 635 65% 288 CF3 H H OMe H Cl 563 72% 289 Cl H Cl Cl H CF3 601 61% 290 CF3 H Cl Cl H CF3 635 76% 291 Cl H COMe Cl H CF3 609 32% 292 CF3 H COMe Cl H CF3 643 29% 293 Cl H Cl Cl CN H 558 71% 294 CF, H Cl Cl CN H 592 83% 295 Cl H H Cl CN H 524 88% 296 CF3 H H Cl CN H 558 64% 297 Cl H Cl Cl H CN 558 66% 298 CF3 H Cl Cl H CN 592 72% 299 Cl H H Cl H CN 524 58% 300 CF3 H H Cl H CN 558 58% 301 Cl H Cl Cl H CN4H 601 77% 302 CF3 H Cl Cl H CN4H 635 82% 303 Cl H Cl Cl H CONH2 601 77% 304 Cl H H Cl H CN4H 567 78% 305 CF3 H H Cl H CN4H 601 83% 306 CF3 H COMe Cl H Me 589 73% 307 Cl Me COMe Cl H Me 569 74%

EXAMPLE 277 N-[3-AcetyI-5-chloro-4-(5-chIoro-benzothiazoI-2-yIsulfanyI)- phenyl]-2-chIoro-4-

trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (277)

[0774] To a IM solution of l-[5-Amino-3-chloro-2-(5-chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-

phenyl]-ethanone, (265) (4.12 g, 11.19 mmol) in pyridine, obtained from Aldrich, was added

2-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride (3.75 g, 13.43 mmol) and heated to 90

0C for 1.5 hours. The crude reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum, partitioned

between 2M aqueous HCl (100 mL) and EtOAc (100 mL), and extracted 3 times with EtOAc

(100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed twice with saturated aqueous brine

(100 mL), dried over Na2SO4, concentrated under vacuum, purified by column

chromatography (0-5% Et2O in CH2Cl2), and triturated with CH2Cl2/hexane mixture with 0.5

mL of MeOH added to yield compound 277 (4.9 g, 72%) as an off white solid.

[0775] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.9 (s, IH), 8.43 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 8.23 (s,

IH), 8.01 (bd, J = 7.2 Hz, IH), 7.95 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.9 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.48 (d, J =

2.4 Hz, IH), 7.42 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.31 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 2.45 (s, 3H). MS (EI):

m/z 609 (38, M-H), 610 (10, M-H), 611 (50, M-H), 612 (12, M-H), 613 (20, M-H), 614 (5,

M-H), 615 (3, M-H).

EXAMPLE 278 N-[3-Acety-5-chIoro-4-(5-chloro-benzothiazoI-2-yIsuIfanyl)-p henyl]-2,4-dichloro-

benzenesulfonamide (278) By the method of example 93.

[0776] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.8 (s, IH), 8.24 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.1-7.95 (m, 2 H),

7.91 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.71 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.45 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.42 (dd, J =

8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.29 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 2.45 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 575.

EXAMPLE 279 N-[3-AcetyI-5-chIoro-4-(5-chloro-benzothiazoI-2-ylsuIfanyl)- phenyI]-2,4-dichIoro-5- methyl-benzenesulfonamide(279) [0777] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.8 (s, IH), 8.3 (s, IH), 7.98 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.93-7.9 (m, 2H), 7.46 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.42 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.3 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.4 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 589.

EXAMPLE 280 2,4-DichIoro-N-[3-chIoro-4-(5-trifluoromethyI-benzothiazol-2 -yIsuIfanyl)-phenyI]- benzenesulfonamide (280) [0778] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.6 (s, 1 H), 8.23-8.16 (m, 3 H), 7.96 (bs, 1 H), 7.88 (bd, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.75-7.67 (m, 2 H), 7.4 (bs, IH), 7.23 (bd, J = 10.7 Hz, 1 H). MS M-H) 567.

EXAMPLE 281 2-ChIoro-N-[3-chloro-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazol-2-yIs uIfanyl)-phenyI]-4- trifluoroniethyl-benzenesulfonamide (281) [0779] 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.8 (s, 1 H), 8.4 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1 H), 8.23 (bs, 1 H)3 7.98-7.94 (m, 2 H), 8.03 (bd, J = 8.4 Hz, 1 H), 7.9 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.69 (bd, J = 10.1 Hz, 1 H), 7.44 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 7.25 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz, 1 H). MS (M-H) 601.

EXAMPLE 282 2-[2-ChIoro-4-(2,4-dichIoro-benzenesulfonylamino)-phenylsulf anyl]-benzothiazoIe-5- carboxylic acid methyl ester(282) [0780] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.5 (s, IH), 8.32 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.19 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.08 (d, = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.96 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.92 (dd, J = 9.1, 1.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.88 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.73 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.4 (d, J = 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.22 (dd, J = 8.2, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 3.9 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 557.

EXAMPLE 283 2-[2,6-Dichloro-4-(2,4-dichIoro-benzenesulfonyIamino)-pb.eii ylsuIfanyI]-benzothiazoIe-5- carboxylic acid methyl ester(283) By the method of example 93. [0781] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.9 (s, IH), 8.32 (d, J = 0.9 Hz, IH), 8.22 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.09 (d, = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.0 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.92 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.75 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.4 (s, 2H), 3.9 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 591.

EXAMPLE 284 2-[2-Chloro-4-(2-chIoro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonyIami no)-phenylsulfanyI]- benzothiazole-6-carboxylic acid amide (284) [0782] 2-[2-Chloro-4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonylami no)-phenylsulfanyl]- benzothiazole-6-carboxylic acid amide (284) was prepared (14%) from 2-chloro-N-[3-chloro- 4-(6-cyano-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromet hyl-benzenesulfonamide (296) by the method of example 303.

[0783] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.8 (s, IH), 8.42 (d, J = 1.3 Hz5 IH), 8.38 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1 H), 8.21 (bs, IH), 8.05-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.94 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.5 Hz5 1 H), 7.89-7.83 (m, 2H)5 7.45 (s, IH)5 7.42 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, IH), 7.24 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.1 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 576.

EXAMPLE 285 2-[2,6-DichIoro-4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzensuIfonyl amino)-phenylsulfanyI]- benzothiazoIe-6-carboxyIic acid amide (285) [0784] 2-[2,6-Dichloro-4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzensulfonyl amino)- phenylsulfanyl]-benzothiazole-6-carboxylic acid amide (285) was prepared (55%) from 2- chloro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(6-cyano-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl) -phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide (294), by the method of example 303.

[0785] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 12.0 (bs, IH), 8.48-8.4 (m, 2H), 8.23 (bs, IH), 8.05-8.0 (m, 2H), 7.95 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.7 Hz, 1 H), 7.85 (d, J = 8.5 Hz5 IH), 7.48 (s, IH), 7.4 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 610.

EXAMPLE 286 2-Chloro-N-{3-chloro-4-[6-(lH-tetrazoI-5-yl)-benzothiazoI-2- yIsuIfanyI]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide [0786] 2-Chloro-N-{3-chloro-4-[6-(lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzothiazol-2- ylsulfanyl]-phenyl}- 4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (286) was prepared (67%) from 2-chloro-N-[3-chloro- 4-(6-cyano-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromet hyl-benzenesulfonamide (296) ), by the method of example 301.

[0787] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.62 (bs, IH)5 8.36 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 8.19 (bs, IH), 8.08 (d, J = 8.1 Hz5 IH)5 8.04-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.84 (d, J = 8.6 Hz5 IH)5 7.38 (d, J = 2.0 Hz5 IH), 7.2 (dd, J = 7.9, 1.8 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 601.

EXAMPLE 287 2-Chloro-N-{3,5-dichIoro-4-[6-(lH-tetrazoI-5-yl)-benzothiazo l-2-yIsuIfanyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (287) [0788] 2-Chloro-N-{3,5-dichloro-4-[6-(lH-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzothiazo l-2-ylsulfanyl]- phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (287) was prepared (65%) from 2-chloro-N- [3,5-dichloro-4-(6-cyano-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]- 4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide (294) by the method of example 301.

[0789] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.65 (bs, IH), 8.44 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.24 (bs, IH), 8.09 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.06-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.4 (bs, 2H). MS (M-H) 635.

EXAMPLE 288 2-Chloro-N-[4-(5-chloro-benzothiazol-2-yIsuIfanyl)-3-methoxy -phenyI]-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (288) By the method of example 93. [0790] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.5 (s, IH), 8.4 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 8.2 (bs, IH), 8.01 (d, J = 8.3, IH), 7.89 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.87 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.63 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.38 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 6.96 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 6.83 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.1 Hz, IH), 3.8 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 563.

EXAMPLE 289 2,4-DichIoro-Λ'-[3,5-dichloro-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-benzothi azoI-2-ylsuIfanyl)-phenyI]- benzenesulfonamide (289) [0791] 1H NMR (DMSCMI6) δ 11.90 (s, IH), 8.25-8.15 (m, 3H), 7.98 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.76-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.38 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 601

EXAMPLE 290 2-Chloro-iV-[3,5-dichloro-4-(5-trifluoromethyI-beiizothiazol -2-ylsuϊfaiiyI)-pheiiyl]-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (290) [0792] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.90 (br s, IH), 8.43 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.26-8.15 (m, 3H), 8.03 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.7 Hz, IH), 7.68 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.40 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 635.

EXAMPLE 291 ΛL[3-AcetyI-5-chIoro-4-(5-trifluoromethyI-benzothiazoI-2-yI suIfanyl)-phenyI]-2,4- dichloro-benzenesulfonamide (291) [0793] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.80 (br s, IH), 8.25 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.22-8.15 (m, 2H), 7.97 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.72 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.69 (dd, J = 8.6, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.46 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.31 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 2.47 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 609. EXAMPLE 292 N-fS-Acetyl-S-chloro^^S-trifluoromethyl-benzothiazoI^-ylsuIf anyO-phenylJ^-chloro- 4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesuIfonamide (292) [0794] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.90 (br s, IH), 8.42 (d, J = 8.1 Hz5 IH), 8.23-8.17 (m, 3H), 8.01 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.4 Hz, IH), 7.65 (dd, J = 8.5, 1. 5 Hz, IH), 7.44 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.36 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 2.48 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 643.

EXAMPLE 293 Z^-Dichloro-iV-PjS-dichloro^^β-cyano-benzothiazoI^-ylsuIfai iyO-phenyl]- benzenesulfonamide (293) [0795] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.90 (br s, IH), 8.49 (d, J = 1.1 Hz, IH), 8.23 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.97 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.96 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.86 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.74 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.38 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 558.

EXAMPLE 294 2-ChIoro-Λr-[3,5-dichIoro-4-(6-cyano-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfa nyl)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (294) [0796] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.90 (br s, IH), 8.49 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.43 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 8.24 (br s, IH), 8.03 (dd, J = 8.2, 1.0 Hz, IH), 7.97 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 7.87 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.7 Hz, IH), 7.40 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 592.

EXAMPLE 295 2,4-DichIoro-iV-[3-cb.Ioro-4-(6-cyano-benzothiazoI-2-ylsulfa nyI)-pheiiyl]- benzenesulfonamide (295) [0797] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.60 (br s, IH), 8.49 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, IH), 8.18 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.00-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.90-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.72 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.41 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.23 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 524.

EXAMPLE 296 2-Chloro-Λ'-[3-chIoro-4-(6-cyano-benzothiazol-2-ylsuIfanyl) -phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyI- benzenesulfonamide (296) [0798] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.78 (br s, IH), 8.48 (br s, IH), 8.39 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 8.22 (br s, IH), 8.02 (br d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.97 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.90 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.86 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.5 Hz, IH), 7.43 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.25 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 558. EXAMPLE 297 2,4-Dichloro-7V-[3,5-dichIoro-4-(5-cyano-benzothiazoI-2-ylsu Ifanyl)-phenyI]- benzenesulfonamide (297) [0799] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.90 (br s, IH), 8.36 (d, J = 1.1 Hz, IH), 8.23 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, IH), 8.16 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.98 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.77 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.5 Hz, IH), 7.73 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.38 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 558.

EXAMPLE 298 2-ChIoro-iV-[3,5-dichIoro-4-(5-cyano-benzothiazol-2-ylsuIfan yI)-phenyI]-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (298) » [0800] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.98 (br s, IH), 8.43 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, IH), 8.35 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.23 (br s, IH), 8.15 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 8.03 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.0 Hz, IH), 7.76 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.4 Hz, IH), 7.40 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 592.

EXAMPLE 299 2,4-Dichloro-7V-[3-chIoro-4-(5-cyano-benzothiazoI-2-yIsuIfan yl)-phenyI]- benzenesulfonamide [0801] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.60 (br s, IH), 8.36 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.18 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.15 (d, J - 8.3 Hz, IH), 7.96 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.88 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.75 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.5 Hz, IH), 7.72 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.40 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH)5 7.23 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 524.

EXAMPLE 300 2-ChIoro-iV-[3-chIoro-4-(5-cyano-benzothiazoI-2-yIsulfanyl)- phenyl]-4-trifluorometb.yI- benzenesulfonamide (300) [0802] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.70 (br s, IH), 8.39 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.35 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, IH), 8.21 (br s, IH), 8.13 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.03 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.5 Hz, IH), 7.88 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.75 (dd, J - 8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.43 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.24 (dd, J = 8.5, 2.4 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 558.

EXAMPLE 301 2,4-Dichloro-iV-{3,5-dichIoro-4-[5-(lfl-tetrazoI-5-yI)-benzo thiazoI-2-yIsuIfanyl]-phenyl}- benzenesulfonamide (301) [0803] To a solution of 2,4-dichloro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(5-cyano-benzothiazol-2- ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide (297) (250 mg, 0.45 mmol) in toluene (5 mL), was added azidotrimethylsilane (Aldrich, 0.12 mL, 0.90 mmol) and dibutyltin oxide (Aldrich, 11 mg, 0.045 mmol). The resulting mixture was heated at 90 0C overnight (15 hours). A IM aqueous solution of HCl (50 mL) and ice was added and the crude reaction mixture was extracted 3x with EtOAc (50 mL). The organic layers were combined and washed twice with a brine solution (100 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was chromatographed (20% EtOAc in CH2Cl2, then 10% MeOH in CH2Cl2) to yield 209 mg (77%) of product as a white solid.

108041 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.44 (d, J = 1.7 Hz, IH), 8.21 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.16 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.01 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.7 Hz, IH), 7.96 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.72 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.0 Hz, IH), 7.38 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 601.

EXAMPLE 302 2-ChIoro-iV-{3,5-dichIoro-4-[5-(lJϊ-tetrazoI-5-yl)-benzothi azol-2-ylsulfanyl]-phenyI}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (302) [0805] The title compound was prepared by the method of example 301.

10806] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.44 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.42 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.23 (d, J = 1.3 Hz, IH), 8.15 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.02 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.4 Hz, IH), 7.40 (s, 2H). MS (M- H) 635.

EXAMPLE 303 2-[2,6-DichIoro-4-(2,4-dichloro-benzenesulfonyIamino)-phenyl suIfanyI]-benzothiazole-5- carboxylic acid amide (303) [0807] To a solution of 2,4-dichloro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(5-cyano-benzothiazol-2- ylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide (297) (250 mg, 0.45 mmol) in tert-butanol (10 mL), was added KOH (EM Science Product, 126 mg, 2.25 mmol). The resulting mixture was refluxed for 1 hour. After cooling to room temperature, a IM aqueous solution of HCl (50 mL) was added and the crude reaction mixture was extracted 3x with EtOAc (50 mL). The organic layers were combined and washed twice with a brine solution (100 mL), dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude solid was chromatographed (20% EtOAc in CH2Cl2, then 10% MeOH in CH2Cl2) to yield 207 mg (80%) of compound 303 as a white solid.

[0808] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.80 (s, IH), 8.33 (br s, IH), 8.22 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.9 Hz, IH), 8.08 (br s, IH), 8.03-7.96 (m, 2H), 7.85 (m, IH), 7.74 (m, IH), 7.47 (br s, IH), 7.38 (s, 2H). MS (M-H) 578.

EXAMPLE 304 2,4-DichIoro-Λr-{3-chloro-4-[5-(li."-tetrazol-5-yI)-benzoth iazoI-2-yIsuIfanyl]-phenyI}- benzenesulfonamide (304) [0809] The title compound was prepared by the method of example 301.

[0810J 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.44 (d, J = 1.5 Hz5 IH), 8.17 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 8.14 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.01 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.95 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.87 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.71 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.39 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.21 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.4 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 567.

EXAMPLE 305 2-ChIoro-iV-{3-chIoro-4-[5-(12ϊ-tetrazol-5-yI)-benzothiazoI -2-ylsuIfanyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (305). [0811] The title compound was prepared by the method of example 301.

[0812] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.43 (d, J = 1.5 Hz, IH), 8.36 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.17 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, IH), 8.12 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.03-7.96 (m, 2H), 7.85 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, IH), 7.40 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.20 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.4Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 601.

EXAMPLE 306

[0813] N-[3-Acetyl-5-chloro-4-(5-methyl-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)- phenyl]-2-chloro-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide (306).

[0814] 1H NMR (DMSO-(I6) δ 11.90 (br s, IH), 8.43 (d, J= 8.1 Hz, IH), 8.23 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, IH), 8.01 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.1 Hz, IH), 7.78 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, IH), 7.62 (s, IH), 7.46 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.29 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.19 (dd, J = 8.5, 1.2 Hz, IH), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 589.

EXAMPLE 307 N-[3-Acetyl-5-chIoro-4-(5-methyI-benzothiazol-2-yIsulfanyl)- phenyl]-2,4-dichloro-5- methyl-benzenesulfonamide (307) [0815] 1H ΝMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.70 (br s, IH), 8.28 (s, IH), 7.92 (s, IH), 7.80 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, IH), 7.64 (s, IH), 7.45 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH)5 7.29 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.19 (dd, J = 8.2, 1.5 Hz, IH), 2.48-2.38 (m, 9H). MS (M-H) 569.

EXAMPLE 308 3-Hydroxy-6-methylquinoline (308) [0816] A solution of 3-Amino-6-methylquinoline [(1.2Ig, 7.65mmol), prepared according to J.Chem.Soc.2024-2027(1948) Morley, J. S.; Simpson, J. C. E.] in 6Ν H2SO4 (25ml) was cooled in an ice bath. To the solution NaNO2 (560mg, 8.10mmol) in water (2ml) was added and stirred for 30min at O degrees. Separately 5% H2SO4 was refluxed and above Diazo reaction mixture was added to this refluxing solution. After 30min the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and was neutralized by 6N NaOH. The resulting insoluble material was collected by filtration. This solid was recrystallized by CHCl3ZAcOEt to afford compound (308) (348mg, 29%).

[0817] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.34 (IH, dd, J=I .9, 8.6Hz), 7.42(1H, d, J=2.8Hz), 7.55 (IH, s), 7.79 (IH, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.50 (IH, d, J=2.8Hz).

EXAMPLE 309 3-(2,6-DichIoro-4-nitro-phenoxy)-6-methyl-quinoline (309) [0818] To a solution of 3-Hydroxy-6-methylquinoline (308) (348mg, 2.19mmol) in DMF (3.5ml), was added NaH (60% oil suspension, 90mg, 2.25mmol) in one portion at room temperature. After 5min 3,4,5-Trichloronitorobenzene (509mg, 2.25mmol) in DMF (2ml) was added and the reaction mixture was heated at 50 degrees with stirring for 2hr. After cooling to room temperature. Ice/water was added to the reaction mixture, which was then acidified with 2N HCl and extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed with Brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and concentrated. Crude residue was purified by column chromatography (Hexane/AcOEt=4/l, 8Og of silica gel) to afford compound 309 (510mg, 67%).

[0819] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.52-7.57(2H,m), 7.61 (IH, s), 7.94(1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.63 (2H, s), 8.86 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz).

EXAMPLE 310 3-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-pheiioxy)-quinoIme-6-carboxyIic acid (310). [0820] A solution of 3-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phnoxy)-6-methyl-quinoline(309) (5 lOmg, 1.46mmol) and chromium (VI) oxide (292mg, 2.92mmol) in c H2SO4/ H2O =2.4ml/4.7ml was heated at 100 degrees while three 292mg portions of chromic anhydride were added eight hour intervals. After 32hr heating was stopped and allowed to stand for over night. Insoluble material was collected by filtration, and this solid was washed with water twice to afford compound (310)(443mg, 80%).

[0821] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.94 (IH, d, J=3.0Hz), 8.14(2H, s), 8.56 (IH, s), 8.65 (2H, s), 9.09 (IH, d, J=3.0Hz). EXAMPLE 311 3-(2,6-DichIoro-4-nitro-phenoxy)-quinoIine-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester (311) [0822] To a solution of 3-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenoxy)-quinoline-6-carboxylic acid (310) (443mg, 0.93mmol) in dry THF (20ml) was added CH2N2 in Et2O solution [Prepared from Nitrosomethylurea (1.65g) and 50%KOH (5ml)]. This mixture was stirred at room temperature for lhr. AcOH (ImI) was added to the reaction mixture, which was then concentrated. Sat NaHCO3 was added to the residue, which was extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by Brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and concentrated to afford compound 311 (415mg).

[0823] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) 6 3.89 (3H, s), 5.75(2H, br s), 6.76 (2H, s), 7.73 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz), 8.09 (2H, s), 8.67 (IH, s), 8.94 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz).

EXAMPLE 312 3-(4-Amino-2, 6-dichloro-phenoxy)-quinoIiiie-6-carboxyIic acid methyl ester (312) [0824] To a solution of 3-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenoxy)-quinoline-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester (311) (0.93mmol) and NH4Cl (283mg, 5.3mmol) in EtOH/THF/water (8ml/16ml/lml )was added Iron powder (296mg, 5.3mmol). The reaction mixture was refluxed for 4hr. Insoluble materials were removed by Celite pad, which was washed by THF, acetone and then EtOH. The filtrate was concentrated, and sat NaHCO3 was added and extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and concentrated to afford compound 312 (372mg, over weight).

[0825] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-de) δ 3.89 (3H, s), 5.75(2H,s), 6.76 (2H, s), 7.73 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz), 8.09 (2H, s), 8.67 (IH, s), 8.94 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz).

EXAMPLE 313 3-Hydroxy-8-quinoIinecarboxyIic acid methyl ester (313) [0826] To the mixture of 8-Quinoline carboxylic acid (500mg, 2.89mmol) in THF (80ml) was added CH2N2 in Et2O sol. [Prepared from Nitrosomethylurea (1.65g) and 50%KOH (5ml)] at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 hr and then concentrated to give the intermediate ester.

[0827] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 3.92 (3H, s), 7.60-7.70 (2H, m), 7.93-7.96(1H, m), 8.14-8.17 (IH, m), 8.44-8.48(1H, m), 8.97-8.99(1H, m) [0828] To a solution of the intermediate 8-Quinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester (2.89mmol) in AcOH (4ml) was added 30% H2O2 (0.6ml). The reaction mixture was heated at 85 degrees for 7.5hr. The reaction mixture was treated with sat NaHCO3, and extracted six times with CHCl3. Organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and concentrated. Crude residue was triturated with CHC13/Toluene to provide compound 313 (256mg, 44%, in 2 steps).

[0829] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 3.89 (3H, s), 7.52(1H, d, J=6.9Hz), 7.57 (IH, d, J=1.5Hz), 7.66 (IH, dd, J=1.5, 6.9Hz), 7.95 (IH, dd, J=1.5, 8.1Hz), 8.63 (IH, d, J=2.7Hz), 10.5 (lH, br s).

EXAMPLE 314 3-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenoxy)-quinoIine-8-carboxyIic acid methyl ester (314) [0830] To a solution of 3-Hydroxy-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester (313) (256mg, 1.26mmol) and 3,4,5-Trichloronitrobenzene (294mg, 1.30mmol) in Acetone (40ml) was added K2CO3 (870mg, 6.30mmol). This mixture was refluxed for 3.5hr. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and insoluble materials were removed by Celite filtration. The filtrate was concentrated and the residue was purified by column chromatography. (Hexane/AcOEt=4/l, 8Og of silica gel) to afford compound 314.

[0831] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 3.92 (3H, s), 7.67(1H, dd, J=7.3Hz), 7.79 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz), 7.88 (IH, dd, J=I.5, 7.3Hz), 9.05 (IH, d, J=2.9Hz).

EXAMPLE 315 3-(4-Amino-2, 6-dichIoro-phenoxy)-quinoIine-8-carboxyIic acid methyl ester(315). [0832] To a solution of 3-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenoxy)-quinoline-8-carboxylic acid methyl ester (314) (1.26mmol) and NH4Cl (370mg, 6.91mmol) in EtOH/THF/ H2O =8ml/4ml/2ml was added Iron powder (386mg, 6.91mmol). The reaction mixture was. refluxed for 3.5hr. After cooling to room temperature and insoluble materials were filtered by Celite filtration. The filtrate was concentrated and sat NaHCO3 was added to the residue, which was extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by Brine, dried over MgSO4, and concentrated. Crude residue was purified by column chromatography (Hexane/AcOEt=2/l, 8Og of silica gel) to afford compound 315 (543mg). [0833] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 3.91(3H, s), 5.77(2H, br s), 6.78 (2H, s), 7.50 (IH, d, J=3.0Hz), 7.61 (IH, dd, J=8. IHz)5 7.81 (IH, dd, J=I .4, 6.4Hz), 8.08 (IH, dd, J=I.4Hz, 6.4Hz), 8.93 (IH, d, J=3.0Hz).

Table 33

Example # V X Y Z 316 H Cl H Cl 317 H F F H 318 H F H F 319 Cl Me Me H

EXAMPLE 316 3-chloro-4- (3,5-dichIoro-phenyIsulfanyl)-phenyIamine (316). [0834] A solution of potassium t-butoxide (IM in THF) (13 ml) was added via syringe to a solution of 3,5 dichlorothiophenol (2.37 g) and 3-chloro-4-fluoro-nitrobenzene (2.3 g) in THF (20 mL). The exothermic reaction was allowed to stir until it cooled to room temperature. It was poured into water. The resulting solid was collected by filtration and rinsed quickly with ether to leave the intermediate nitro compound. (3.5 g). This was dissolved in ethyl acetate at reflux. Tin (II) chloride dihydrate (2.3g) was added in portions as a solid and the reflux continued for 2 hr. After cooling, the mixture was diluted in ethyl acetate, quenched with KOH (0.5 N, 500 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate 3 X. The organic layer was washed with water, dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated to afford the aniline (316) (2.9 g) as a light tan solid useable in subsequent reactions. Mp 157-16O0C.

[0835] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.36 (d, J=8.4 Hz5 IH), 7.341 (t, J=2 Hz, IH), 6.91 (m, 2H), 6.831 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH), 6.602 (dd, J=8.4, 2.8 Hz, IH), 6.01 (br s, 2H). EXAMPLES 317 AND 318 [0836] 3,4 difluorothiophenol and 3,5-difluorothiophenol were prepared by the method of D.K. Kim et al (J. Med. Chem. 40, 2363-2373 (1997) and converted bythe method of example 316 to the corresponding anilines.

EXAMPLE 317 3-chloro-4- (3,5-difluoro-phenylsuIfanyl)-phenylamine (317) [0837] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.361 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 6.983 (m, IH), 6.84 (d, J=2.4 Hz, IH) 6.61 (m, 3H), 6.02 (s, 2H).

EXAMPLE 318 3-chloro-4- (3,4-difluoro-phenylsulfanyI)-phenylamiαe (318) [0838] 1H NMR (acetone) δ 7.377 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.258 (dt J=10.4, 8.4 Hz, IH), 6.97 (m, IH) 6.94 (m, 2H), 6.714 (dd, 8.4, 2.5 Hz, IH), 5.42 (s, 2H).

EXAMPLE 319 3,5-Dichloro-4- (3,4-dimethyI-phenylsulfanyl)-pheiiyIamme (319). [0839] A mixture of 3,4-dimethylthiophenol (1.38g, lOmmol), 3,4,5-trichoronitrobenzene 2.49g, 1 Immol) and K2CO3 (4.15g, 30mmol) in acetone (15ml) was refluxed for 2 hr. After reaction mixture was concentrated, crude product was purified by column chromatography (H/A=9/l, 18Og of silica gel) to afford a yellow oil. Unpurified crude 3,5-Dichloro-4- (3,4- dimethyl-phenylsulfanyl)-nitrobenzene was dissolved in CH2Cl2/AcOEt (5ml/20ml). To the solution was added SnCl2/2H2O(9.03g, 40mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hr. 30% NaOH was added to the reaction mixture, which was extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by water, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated to give 2.86g (96% 2 steps) of compound 319 as a white solid.

[0840] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 2.14(6H, s), 6.11(2H, br s), 6.66(1H, dd, J=1.8, 8.1Hz), 6.77(2H, s), 6.82(1H, d, J=I.8Hz), 7.02(1H, d, J=8.1Hz).

Table 34 EXAMPLE MS

# k A B C D V X Y Z (M-H) 320 O Cl H Cl H H Cl H Cl 509.9 321 1 Cl H Cl H H Cl H Cl 525.8 322 2 Cl H Cl H H Cl H Cl 541.8 323 O Cl H Cl H H F H F 478 324 1 Cl H Cl H H F H F 325 2 Cl H Cl H H F H F 509.9 326 O Cl H CF3 H H F H F 512 327 1 Cl H CF3 H H F H F 461 328 2 Cl H CF3 H H F H F 544 329 O Cl H Cl Me H F H F 491.9 330 1 Cl H Cl Me H F H F 331 2 Cl H Cl Me H F H F 523.8 332 O Cl H Cl H H F F H 333 1 Cl H Cl H H F F H 493.9 334 2 Cl H Cl H H F F H 509.9 335 O Cl H CF3 H H F F H 512 336 1 Cl H CF3 H H F F H 493.9 337 2 Cl H CF3 H H F F H 544 338 0 Cl H CF3 H Cl Me Me H 540

EXAMPLES 320-337

[0841] The anilines of Table 33 were sulfonylated by the method of example 3 and then

oxidized to the corresponding sulfoxide by the method of example 103 or sulfone by the

method of example 104 to provide the examples 320-337 illustrated in Table 34.

EXAMPLE 324

[0842] 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 11.5 (br s, IH), 8.12 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH), 7.88 (d, J=2 Hz, IH),

7.748 (d, J= 8 Hz, IH), 7.661 (dd, J=8.8, 2 Hz, IH), 7.476 (m, IH), 7.42 (m, 2H), 7.28 (dd,

J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH) 7.17 (br s, IH). EXAMPLE 330 [0843] 1H NMR (acetone) δ 10.1 (br s, IH), 8.147 (s, IH), 7.80 (d, IH), 7.648 (s, IH), 7.49 (m, IH), 7.40 (m, 2H), 7.15 (d, IH), 2.433 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 332 [0844] 1H NMR (acetone) δ 9.80 (br s, IH), 8.162 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.735 (d, J=2 Hz, IH), 7.615 (dd, J=8.4, 2.1 Hz, IH), 7.436 (d, J= 2.2 Hz, IH), 7.358 (dt, J=10.5, 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.292 (ddd, IH), 7.224 (dd, J=8.4, 2.3 Hz, IH), 7.176 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.16 (m, IH).

EXAMPLE 338 2-Chloro-N-[3,5-dichIoro-4-(3,4-dimethyI-phenylsuIfanyl)-phe nyl]-4-trifluoromethyI- benzenesulfonamide (338) [0845] A solution of aniline 319 (860mg, 2.68mmol) and 3-chloro-4- trifluoromethylbenzene-sulfonylchloride (658mg, 2.68mmol) in pyridine (10ml) was stirred at room temperature for 2-hr. Water was added to the reaction mixture, which was then acidified by 2N HCl. Reaction mixture was extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by Brine, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated. Crude residue was purified by column chromatography (H/A=4/l, 80g of silica gel) to afford compound 317 (591mg, 41%) as a white solid.

[0846] 1H NMR (400MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 2.1l(3H,s), 2.13(3H,s), 6.78(lH,dd, J=2.1,8.3Hz), 6.81(lH,s), 7.01(lH,d, J=8.3Hz), 7.30(2H, s), 7.98(2H,dd, J=2.1,8.3Hz), 8.18(lH,s), 8.35(1H, d, J=8.3Hz), 11.6(1H, br s), mp 156-158 0C. MS (M+H) 540.

EXAMPLE 339 3,5-DichIoro-4- (6-raethyI-quinolin-3-yloxy)-phenyIamine (339) [0847] To a solution of 3-(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitro-phenoxy)-6-methyl-quinoline (309) (1.3Og, 3.71mmol) and NH4Cl (992mg, 18.55mmol) in EtOH/THF/ H2O =12ml/12ml/3ml, was added Iron Powder (1.04g, 18.55mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 4 hr. Insoluble materials were removed by Celite filtration. The filtrate was concentrated and sat NaHCO3 was added to the residue, which was then extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed with Brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and concentrated to afford compound 339 (1.18g, 98%).

[0848] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 2.44 (3H, s), 5.75 (2H, br s), 6.77 (2H, s), 7.27 (IH, d, J=2.8Hz), 7.48 (IH, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.67 (IH, s), 7.89 (IH, d, J=8.6Hz), 8.74 (IH, d, J=2.8Hz) EXAMPLE 340 2-Mercapto -4-methyl-benzothiazoIe (340) [0849] The title compound was prepared using the method of example 239, starting with 2- bromo-4-methyl-phenylamine (Acros) (27.9g), O-ethylxanthic acid, potassium salt (Lancaster, 54g) in DMF (250 niL). The mercaptobenzothiazole 340 was obtained as an pale brown solid (27 g). Recrystalization from CHCl3 gave pinkish white crystals (2Og).

[0850] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 7.499 (br s, IH), 7.223 (d, J = 8 Hz, IH), 7.198(d, J=8 Hz, IH), 2.342 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 341

[0851] Compound 341 was prepared by the method of example 84.1 by coupling thiol 340 (9.3g) with l,2,3,-trichloro-5-nitrobenzene (11.3g) in DMF using NaH as base. Trituration with ether gave 341 (12.4 g) as a yellow solid.

[0852] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 8.577 (s, 2H), 7.795 (br s, IH), 7.736 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.303 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 2.405 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 342 [0853] Reduction of compound 341 (12.4 g) with SnC12 by the method of example 32 gave after trituration with methylene chloride, aniline 342 (9 g) as a solid.

[0854] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 7.709 (br s, IH), 7.699 (d, J = 8 Hz, IH), 7.262 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 6.859 (s, 2H), 6.45 (s, 2H), 2.384 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 344 [0855] Compound 344 was prepared by the method of example 84.1 by coupling thiol 245 (2.01 g) with l,2,3,-trichloro-5-nitrobenzene (2.51g ) in DMF using NaH as base. Recrystalization with ether/hexane gave compound 344 (3.2 g) as a yellow solid. Mp 116- 1180C.

EXAMPLE 345

[0856] Reduction of compound 344 (3.01 g) with SnC12 by the method of example 32 gave aniline 345 (2.8 g) as a solid.

[0857] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 7.772 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 7.630 (br s, IH), 7.155 (br d, J=8 Hz, IH), 6.855 (s, 2H), 6.442 (s, 2H), 2.409 (s, 3H). MS (M+H) 341 Anal, calcd.: 49.27% C, 2.95% H, 8.21% N; found. 49.39% C, 3.16 %H, 7.98 %N. H,

Example 342: X=Me5 Y=H Example 345: X=H, Y=Me

EXAMPLES 346-351

[0858] Sulfonylation of anilines 342 or 345 by the method of example 3 gave the

sulfonamides of Table 35.

Table 35

Example MS # A B C D X Y (M-H) 346 Cl H CF3 H Me H 581 347 CF3 H Cl H Me H 581 348 Cl H Cl Me Me H 561 349 Cl H CF3 H H Me 581 350 Cl H Cl Me H Me 561 351 Cl H Me H H Me 527

EXAMPLE 346

[0859] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.90 (s, IH)5 8.416 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, IH), 8.228 (br s, IH)5

8.024 (br d, J=8 Hz5 IH)5 7.690 (m, 2H)5 7.383 (s, 2H), 7.265 (br d, J=8 Hz5 IH)5 2.379 (s,

3H). MS (M-H) 580.8. EXAMPLE 347

[0860] 1H NMR(^-DMSO) δ 11.70-12.00 (IH5 broad), 8.22 (IH, d, J= 8.6 Hz), 8.17 (IH, s), 8.08 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.68-7.75 (2H, m), 7.39 (2H, s), 7.28 (IH, d, J= 8.2 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 580.8. mp 227.00C. Anal, calcd.: C 43.20, H 2.07, N 4.80; found C 43.23, H 1.97, N 4.91.

EXAMPLE 348 [0861] 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 11.71 (br s, IH), 8.237 (br s, IH), 7.915 (s, IH), 7.708 (s, IH), 7.698 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.365 (s, 2H), 7.266 (dd, J=8, 1.6 Hz, IH), 2.414 (s, 3H), 2.380 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 560.8.

EXAMPLE 349 [0862] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.94 (br s, IH), 8.416 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 8.231 (d, J=1.6 Hz, IH), 8.024 (dd, J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 7.767 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.628 (s, IH), 7.382 (s, 2H), 7.185 (dd, J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, IH), 2.398 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 580.8.

EXAMPLE 350 [0863] 1H NMR (DMSOd6) δ 11.725 (br s, IH)3 8.236 (br s, IH), 7.918 (s, IH), 7.785 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.637 (s, IH), 7.363 (s, 2H), 7.183 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 2.408 (s, 6H). MS (M-H) 560.9.

EXAMPLE 351

[0864] 1H NMR fø-DMSO) δ 11.67 (IH, s), 8.12 (IH, d, J= 8.1 Hz), 7.80 (IH, d, J= 8.2 Hz), 7.58-7.68 (2H, m), 7.46 (IH, d, J= 8.1 Hz), 7.35 (2H, s), 7.20 (IH, d, J= 8.2 Hz), 2.40 (6H, s). MS: (M-H) 526.8. mp 112.80C. Anal, calcd.: 47.60%C, 2.85% H, 5.29% N; found 47.28%C, 2.98%H, 5.28%N.

EXAMPLE 352

[0865] Aniline 342 was converted according to the method of example 34 to afford the corresponding sulfonyl chloride 352 as a white solid.

[0866] 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 8.131 (s, 2H), 7.786 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, IH), 7.567 (br s, IH), 7.28 (br d, J=8 Hz, IH), 2.482 (s, 3H). Example 353 X=

Example 354 X=

Me Example 352 X=CI

EXAMPLE 353 [0867] Coupling of compound 352 (85 mg) with 3,4-dichloroaniline (42 mg) by the method of example 3 gave the sulfonamide 353 (76 mg) as a white solid.

[0868] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 11.01 (IH, s), 8.04 (IH, s), 7.76 (IH, s), 7.72 (IH, d, J= 8.5 Hz), 7.62 (IH, d, J= 8.7 Hz), 7.34 (IH, s), 7.29 (IH5 d, J= 7.6 Hz), 7.13-7.23 (IH, m), 2.40 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 546.8. mp 181.O0C. Anal, calcd.: 43.65% C , 2.20% H, 5.09% N; found 43.10% C, 2.21% H, 4.81% N.

EXAMPLE 354

[0869] Coupling of compound 352 (85 mg) with 2,4-dichloroaniline (42 mg) by the method of example 3 gave after recrystalization from methanol water, the sulfonamide 354 (38 mg) as a white solid.

[0870] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 10.72 (IH, s), 7.96 (2H, s), 7.79 (IH, s), 7.72-7.77 (2H5 m), 7.47 (IH, dd, J= 8.7, 2.4 Hz), 7.33 (IH, d, J= 8.6 Hz)5 7.31 (IH, d, J= 8.6 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s). MS (M+H) 548.9. mp 160.70C. Anal, calcd.: 43.65% C , 2.20% H, 5.09% N; found 43.83% C, 2.19% H, 5.10% N.

[0871] The following examples illustrate the synthesis of compounds 355-358. 355 X=NO2 357 X=NO2 356 X=NH2 358 X=NH2

EXAMPLE 355 [0872] 2,3-dichloronitrobenzene (6.15 g, 32 mmol), methylamine hydrochloride (2.38 g, 35 mmol), triethylamine (9.8 niL, 71 mmol), and DMF (16 mL) were combined in a 100 mL round-bottomed flask and heated to 90°C overnight. The reaction was then cooled to room temperature and dumped over 600 mL of ice- water. The resulting orange solid was collected by filtration and dried at the pump. Recrystallization from hot hexanes yielded 3.2 g (53%) of compound 355 as bright orange crystals.

[0873] 1H NMR ( tø-DMSO) δ 7.75 (IH, dd); 7.62 (IH, dd); 6.76 (IH,.t); 6.63 (IH, broad s); 2.75 (3H, t).

EXAMPLE 356 [0874] A round-bottomed flask was charged with 3.8 g (20 mmol) of compound 355, 22.9 g (102 mmol) of tin dichloride dihydrate, and 125 mL of EtOAc. This was heated to 75°C for 3.0 hours. The reaction was cooled to room temperature, diluted with 300 mL of EtOAc and washed with 250 mL of 2N aqueous KOH solution followed by 200 mL of brine. The organics were dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated to a white amorphous solid 355 (2.9 g, 90%) that was used without further purification (turned brown upon standing in air).

[0875] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 6.68 (IH, t); 6.56 (2H, m); 4.98 (2H, broad s); 3.76 (IH, broad s); 2.59 (3H, t).

EXAMPLE 357 [0876] A round-bottomed flask was charged with 356 (1.0 g, 6.4 mmol), 4-nitro-2- flourophenyl acetic acid (148) (1.4 g, 7.0 mmol), and 4N aqueous HCl (13 mL). This was refluxed overnight. The reaction was then cooled and basified with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate. The organics were extracted with methylene chloride, dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated to a pink solid. This was recrystallized from methylene chloride and hexanes to

yield compound 357 (1.4 g, 75%) as fluffy crystals.

[0877] 1H NMR (400MHz) tø-DMSO) δ 8.16 (IH, dd); 8.08 (IH5 dd); 7.62 (IH, t); 7.49

(IH, dd); 7.23 (IH, dd); 7.13 (IH, t); 4.48 (2H, s); 4.08 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 358

[0878] Nitro compound 357 (1.3 g, 4.0 mmol) was reduced by the method of example 356

to give the aniline 358 (1.0 g, 86%) as off-white crystals. MS (M+H) 290.1.

EXAMPLE 359-361

[0879] Aniline 358 was coupled with various sulfonyl chlorides by the method of example

192 to give the sulfonamides illustrated in Table 35

EXAMPLE MS

# A B C D yield (M-H) 359 Cl H Cl H 36% 496 360 H H -COMe H 50% 470 361 Me H Cl Me 60% 362 Cl H Cl Me 496%

EXAMPLE 359

[0880] 1H NMR føj-DMSO) δ 11.01 (IH, s); 8.07 (IH, d); 7.87 (IH, d); 7.63 (IH, dd); 7.49

(IH, d); 7.22 (IH, d); 7.15 (2H, m); 6.89 (2H, m); 4.21 (2H, s); 3.99 (3H5 s). MS (M-H)

496.0.

EXAMPLE 360

[0881] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 10.78 (IH, s); 8.12 (2H, d); 7.94 (2H5 d); 7.51 (IH, d); 7.26

(IH, d); 7.17 (2H, t); 6.97 (2H5 m); 4.24 (2H, s); 4.01 (3H, s). MS (M-H) 470.1. EXAMPLE 361 [0882] 1H NMR tø-DMSO) δ 10.75 (IH, s); 7.91 (IH, s); 7.51 (2H, m); 7.26 (IH, d); 7.16 (2H, dd); 6.88 (2H, t); 4.24 (2H, s); 4.01 (3H, s); 2.54 (3H, s); 2.34 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 362 [0883] 1H NMR fø-DMSO) δ 10.97 (IH, s); 8.10 (IH, s); 7.83 (IH, s); 7.52 (IH, d); 7.27 (IH, d); 7.17 (2H, t); 6.94 (2H, m); 4.24 (2H, s); 4.01 (3H, s); 2.38 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 363 [0884] This illustrates the preparation of 2,6-dichloro-benzothiazole (363).

[0885] 2-Amino-6-chlorobenzothiazole (15.7g, 85mmol) in H3PO4 (85%)(470ml) was heated to 100 degrees and dissolved. Then clear solution was cooled and vigorously stirred by mechanical stirrer. NaNO2 (17.6g, 255mmol) in water (30ml) was added slowly keeps the temperature below 0 degrees. Separately a solution Of CuSO4ZSH2O(SSg), NaCl (107g) in water (350ml) was cooled to -5 degrees and stirred by mechanical stirrer. After Potassium Iodide Starch paper's color was disappeared Diazonium solution was keeping cold and added slowly to the copper chloride solution with vigorous stirring. The reaction Mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature. After 1-hour water (IL) and ether (IL) were added to the reaction mixture and extracted twice. Organic layer was washed by water and dried over anhydrous MgSO4 and concentrated. Crude residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (H/A=4/l, 18Og of silica gel) to provide title compound 363 (7.46g, 48%).

EXAMPLE 364 [0886] This illustrates the preparation of 3,5-dichloro-4- (6-chloro-benzothiazol-2-yloxy)- phenylamine.

[0887] To the solution of 4-amino-2, 6-dichloro phenol (6g, 26.5mmol) and 2,6- dichlorobenzothiazole (363) (6g, 29.4mmol, 1.1eq) in DMSO (25ml), was added K2CO3 (Hg, 80mmol, 3.0eq). The mixture was stirred and heated to 160 degree. After 5.5-hr water (20ml) was added to the reaction mixture, which was neutralized with 2N HCL, and was extracted with AcOEt three times. And the organic layer was washed with Brine and was dried over anhydrous MgSO4, and then concentrated. Crude residue was purified by column chromatography (CHC13/Acetone=9/1, 18Og of silica gel) to afford 3,5-Dichloro-4- (6-chloro- benzothiazol-2-yloxy)-phenylamine (364) as a black solid (4.52g, 49%). [0888] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 5.86(2H,br s), 6.74(2H,s), 7.48(lH,dd, J=2.1,5.7Hz), 7.70(lH,d, 8.7Hz), 8.10(lH,d, 2.1Hz).

EXAMPLE 365 [0889] This illustrates the preparation of 2-Chloro-N- [3,5-dichloro-4- (6-chloro- benzothiazol-2-yloxy)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfo namide (365).

[0890] A solution of 3,5-dichloro-4- (6-chloro-benzothiazol-2-yloxy)-phenylamine (364) (2.Og, 5.79mmol) and 3-chloro-4-trifluoromethylbenzenesulfonylchloride (1.7g, 6.08mmol) in pyridine (10ml) was stirred at room temperature. After 3-hr water was added to the reaction mixture, which was then acidify by 2N HCl. Reaction mixture was extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by brine, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated. Crude residue was purified by column chromatography (H/A=4/l, 8Og of silica gel) to afford title compound 365 (2.1 Ig, 65%) as a white solid, mp 82-84 °C.

[0891] 1H NMR (400MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.32(2H,s), 7.46(lH,dd, J=2.2,8.7Hz), 7.67(lH,d, J=8.7Hz), 8.00(lH,d, 8.0Hz), 8.14(lH,d, J=2.2Hz), 8.20(lH,s), 8.38(lH,d, J=8.3Hz), 11.6(lH,br s). MS (M+H) 586.

EXAMPLE 366 [0892] This illustrates the preparation of 2,4-Dichloro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(6-chloro- benzothiazol-2-yloxy)-phenyl]benzenesulfonamide (366).

[0893] A solution of 3 ,5-dichloro-4-(6-chloro-benzothiazol-2-yloxy)-phenylamine (364) (2.Og, 5.79mmol) and 2,4-dichloro benzenesulfonylchloride (1.5g, 6.08mmol) in pyridine (10ml) was stirred at room temperature for 12-hr. Water was added to the reaction mixture, which was then acidified by 2N HCl. Reaction mixture was extracted twice with AcOEt. Organic layer was washed by Brine, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated. Crude residue was purified by column chromatography (H/A=4/l, 80g of silica gel) to afford title compound (366) (1.49g, 46%) as a white solid. mp73-75 °C,

[0894] 1H NMR (300MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.29 (2H5 s), 7.46 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.8Hz), 7.69 (IH, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.71 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.4Hz), 7.95 (IH, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.14 (IH, d, J=2.2Hz), 8.18 (IH, d, J=8.4Hz), 11.5 (IH, br s). MS (M+H) 553.

EXAMPLE 367 [0895] This illustrates the preparation of 3, 5-Dichloro-4-(6-methoxybenzothiazol-2- yloxy)phenylamine (367). [0896] To a solution of 2-chloro-6-methoxybenzothiazole (prepared as described by Weinstock et.al., J.Med. Chem.30: pi166 (1987)) and 4-Amino-2,6-dichlorophenol 1.3g(available from Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) in DMS0(9ml), was added K2CO3 3.12g. The mixture was heated at 150 degree for 3hr. The reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography(silica gel, AcOEt:Hexane=l:2) to provide the aniline 367 (1.43g, 56%). mp 158-160 0C.

[0897] NMR(300MHz/CDCl3) δ 3.84(3H, s), 3.85(2H, brs), 6.69(2H, s) 6.97(1H, dd, J=2.6Hz, J=8.9Hz), 7.18(1H, d, J=2.6Hz),7.61(lH, d, J=8.9Hz).

EXAMPLE 368 [0898] This illustrates the preparation of 2-Chloro-N-[3,5-dichloro-4-(6- methoxybenzothol-2-yloxy)-ρhenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene sulfonamide (368).

[0899] To a solution of 3,5-dichloro-4-(6-methoxybenzothiazol-2-yloxy)phenylamine (367) (1.4Og) in pyridine (5ml), was added 2-Chloro-4-trifluorobenzenesulfonamide 1.15g. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2hr. The reaction mixture was purified directly by column chromatography (silica gel, AcOEt:Hexane=l:3). The product was triturated by hexane to give the title compound 368 (1.97g, 82%) as a colorless powder, mp 164-165 0C.

[0900] NMR (300MHz/DMSO-d6) δ 3.79(3H, s), 7.00(1H, dd, J=2.9Hz, J=8.8Hz), 7.31(2H, s), 7.55(1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.58(1H, d, J=2.9Hz), 8.00(1H, dd, J=I.5Hz, J=8.1Hz), 8.20 (IH, d, J=1.5Hz), 8.37(1H, d, J=8.1Hz), 11.59(1H, brs). MS (M+H) 583.

EXAMPLES 369-370 [0901] The examples illustrated in Table 37, were prepared from aniline 75 and the corresponding sulfonyl chlorides by the method of procedure 3. The compounds were purified by chromatography on silica gel. TABLE 37

NH

Example MS # A B C D (M-H) 369 Cl H Cl H 466 370 H Cl Cl H 466 371 Me H Cl Me 460 372 Cl H Cl Me 480

EXAMPLE 369 [0902] 1H NMR (d6-acetone) δ 9.54 (br s, IH), 8.82 (br s, IH), 8.446 (d, J=8.8 Hz, IH), 8.129 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.763 (d, J=2 Hz, IH), 7.602 (dd, J=8.4, 2 Hz, IH), 7.428 (m, 2H), 7.327 (dd, J=9.2, 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.252 (td, J=7.6, 1.2 Hz, IH), 7.17 (td, J=8, 1.2 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 466.0.

EXAMPLE 370 [0903] 1H NMR (d6-DMSO) δ 10.643 (br s, IH), 9.954 (br s, IH), 7.983 (d, J=2 Hz, IH), 7.934 (br d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.885 (d, J=8.4 Hz, IH), 7.717 (dd, J=8.4, 2.4 Hz, IH), 7.454 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.360 (br d, J=7.6 Hz, IH), 7.226 (d, J=2 Hz, IH), 7.194 (t, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.142 (dd, J=8.8, 2 Hz, IH), 7.106 (t, J=8 Hz, IH). MS (M-H) 466.0.

EXAMPLE 371 [0904] 1H NMR (d6-acetone) δ 9.31 (br s, IH), 8.80 (br s, IH), 8.403 (d, J=8 Hz, IH), 7.928 (s, IH), 7.45-7.35 (m, 4H), 7.3-7.2 (m, 2H), 7.164 (br t, J=8 Hz, IH), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.387 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 460.0.

EXAMPLE 372 [0905] 1H NMR (d6-acetone) δ 9.48 (br s, IH), 8.82 (br s, IH), 8.064 (s, IH), 7.707 (s, IH), 7.45-7.40 (m, 4H), 7.335 (dd, J=8.8, 2HZ, IH), 7.252 (td, J=7.6, 1.2 Hz, IH), 7.19 (td, J=8, 1.2 Hz, IH) 2.425 (s, 3H). MS (M-H) 479.9. EXAMPLE 373 [0906] Using methods similar to Lehmann, et al, ibid. , selected compounds exhibited the following IC50 values in a PPARγligand binding assay utilizing [3H]-BRL 49653 as the radioligand. IC5Q values are defined as the concentration of test compounds required to reduce by 50% the specific binding of [3H]-BRL 49653 and are represented by (+) <30 μM; (++) < 10 μM; (+++) < 1 μM.

TABLE38

Compound IC5o(μM) 4.1 +++ 16.1 .+++ 27.3 -H- 27.5 -H- 49.1 +++ 50.1 +++ 72.2 ++ 72.3 +++ 72.4 ++ 73.4 +++ 73.5 +++ 73.6 +++ 73.7 +++ 73.8 +++ 73.9 +++ 79.5 +++ 86 +++ 87.3 +++ 95 +++ 97 +++ 108.4 +++ 158 +++ 160 +++ 178 179 219 233 290 +++ 292 +++ 349 +++ 364 ++ 365 ++ 368 +++

EXAMPLE 374 [0907] Selected compounds were administered to KK-Ay mice as a 0.018% (30 mg/kg) dietary admixture in powdered diet and evaluated for anti-diabetic efficacy as described (T. Shibata, K. Matsui, K. Nagao, H. Shinkai, F. Yonemori and K. Wakitani 1999; European Journal of Pharmacology 364:211-219). The change in serum glucose levels compared to untreated control animals is exemplified in Table 39.

TABLE 39

Example # KKAy Glucose 87.3 -H- 178 -H- 179 -H- 219 + 233 - 364 + 365 ++

(-) <10%; (+) 10% to 20%; (++) glucose lowering >20%.

[0908] All publications and patent applications cited in this specification are herein incorporated by reference as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Although the foregoing invention has been described in some detail by way of illustration and example for purposes of clarity of understanding, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in light of the teachings of this invention that certain changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit or scope of the appended claims.

ADDITIONAL METHODS OF TREATMENT EMBODIMENTS ACCORDING TO THE COMPOUND USED ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION Various preferred embodiments of the invention provide methods of treating the subject diseases, disorders or conditions (e.g., psoriasis, acne, eczema, seborrhea, and photodermatitis; cellular proliferative disorders, immune system disorders, cancer, osteroporosis, brain inflammation) by administering to a subject having the disease, disorder or condition, various compounds, including, but not limited to, those set forth below. Various preferred embodiments of the invention provide methods of preventing first occurrence or recurrence of the subject diseases, disorders or conditions (e.g., psoriasis, acne, eczema, seborrhea, and photodermatitis; cancer, osteroporosis, brain inflammation) , by administering to a subject at risk of developing the disease (passed on family or personal medical history or who has previously had the disease, disorder or condition, various compounds, including, but not limited to, those set forth below. The compounds are administered in therapeutically effective amounts or in prophyllactically effective amounts.

Embodiment 1 : A method of treating a subject having or at risk of a condition set forth above (e.g., psoriasis, acne, eczema, seborrhea, and photodermatitis; cancer, osteroporosis, brain inflammation ) wherein the method comprises administering to the subject, a compound having the formula:

Ar's Y R2wherein Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl; X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of (C1-C6)alkylene, (C1- C6)alkylenoxy, (Q-C6)alkylenamino, (C1-C6)alkylene-S(O)k-, -O-, -C(O)-, - N(R1 1K -N(R1 ')C(O)-, -S(O)k- and a single bond, wherein R11 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-Cs)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and aryl(Ct -C4)alkyl; and the subscript k is an integer of from 0 to 2; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of alkylene, -O-, -C(O)-, - N(R12)-S(O)m-,-N(R12)-S(O)m-N(R13)-, -N(R12)C(O)-, -S(O)n- and a single bond, wherein R12 and R13 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; and the subscripts m and n are independently integers of from 0 to 2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl, aryl(C1-C4)alkyl, halogen, cyano, nitro, (d-C8)alkyl, (CrC8)alkoxy, - . C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)- OR17, -0-C(O)-R17, -0-C(O)-NR15R16, -N(R14)-C(O)-NR15R16, -N(R14)-C(O)- R17 and -N(R14)-C(O)-OR17; wherein R14 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(CrC4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C8)aUcyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, aryl, and 8TyI(C1- C4)alkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2- C8)heteroalkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 3; and the subscript q is an integer of from 1 to 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, nitro and (C1- C8)alkoxy.

Embodiment 2: The method of embodiment 1, wherein Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl selected from the group consisting of pyridyl, phenyl, naphthyl, isoquinolinyl, benzthiazolyl, benzoxazolyl and benzimidazolyl; with the proviso that when Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted benzthiazolyl, then X is -S(O)kS and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyridyl, naphthyl and pyridazinyl.

Embodiment 3. The method of embodiment 2, wherein Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group.

Embodiment 4. The method of embodiment 3, wherein the compound is represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

r *r *s R1 "R' Ar1^ Ark 'x ^x X R' Ar^ Ar X R R (Ic) (Ia) (Ib) (Id)

■R' R1 Ark, Ark X R' Ark X^/VV Ark R> (Ie) (If) (Ig) (D1)

R- R R' Ark and X — Ar' R1 R

(Ii) (Ij)

Embodiment s. The method of embodiment s, wherein the compound s represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

R ^1V Ar'\ and X — Ar1 RJ

(Ii) (Ij)

Embodiment 6. The method of embodiment 5, wherein X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R1 ' is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (d-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)- R17; wherein R14 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, hetero^i-C^alkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (Q-C^alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; and ■the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-Cs)alkoxy.

Embodiment 7. The method of embodiment 6, wherein X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C i-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C]-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy. Embodiment 8. The method of embodiment 7, wherein Ar1 is a phenyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, - OH, -O(C|-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1-C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C,-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 9. The method of embodiment 2, wherein Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl group.

Embodiment 10. The method of embodiment 9, wherein the compound is represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

Ar1X Ark X' r Ar^ R' (Ib)

r Ark Ark, Ark Ark R1 '

Oe) (If)

Ark and

(Ij)

Embodiment 11. The method of embodiment 10, wherein the compound s represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of and X — Ar'

(Ii) (Ij) Embodiment 12. The method of embodiment 11, wherein X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R11 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- QOalkyϊ; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (CrC8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(O)q-NRI5R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(RM)-C(0)- R17; wherein R14is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, hetero(C1-C8)alkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-Cs)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-Cs)alkoxy.

Embodiment 13. The method of embodiment 12, wherein X is -0-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-Cs)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (CrC8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P- R14 and -S(O)q-NRI5R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(CrC8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, - CF3, (CrCs)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 14. The method of embodiment 13, wherein Ar1 is a pyridyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, - OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8^IkVl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1-C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, - OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 15. The method of embodiment 2, wherein Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group.

Embodiment 16. The method of embodiment 15, wherein the compound is represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

Ar'\ Ark

(Ic) (Ia)

Ar'\,r/V^ R' '

(fe) (IO

and

(Ij) Embodiment 17. The method of embodiment 16, wherein the compound esented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

and

(Ii) (Ij)

Embodiment 18. The method of embodiment 17, wherein X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein Rπ is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R 12 i;s a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (CrC8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(0)- R17; wherein R14 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, hetero(C1-C8)alkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-Cg)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-Cs)alkyl and (C2-Cs)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-Cs)alkoxy.

Embodiment 19. The method of embodiment 18, wherein X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (Ci-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(0)p- R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -0(CrC^alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)aIkyl, -CN, - CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 20. The method of embodiment 19, wherein Ar1 is a naphthyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1-C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, - OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(CrC8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 21 The method of embodiment 2, wherein Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted isoquinolinyl group or quinolinyl.

Embodiment 22. The method of embodiment 21, wherein the compound is represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of R" Ark Ark X Ar^ Ark R

(Ia) (Ib) (Ic)

R' R1 RJ .R1 Ark Ark X RJ AT^-AN V Ark X X X R1 ' R3 (Ie) (If) (Ig) (Di)

R R" Ark and X X — Ar1 R1 (Ii)

Embodiment 23. The method of embodiment 22, wherein the compound sented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

R Y^ ^ Ar'\ and X — Ar1 RJ

(E) (Ij)

Embodiment 24. The method of embodiment 23, wherein X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CHs)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R11 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (Cr C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(O)q-NRI5R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(0)- R17; wherein R14is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, hetero(d-C8)alkyl, aryl and aryl(d-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (d-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from 0 to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-Cs)alkoxy.

Embodiment 25. The method of embodiment 24, wherein X is -0-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-QOalkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(0)p- R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(d-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(CrC8)alkyl5 -CN, - CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifiuoromethoxy.

Embodiment 26. The method of embodiment 25, wherein Ar1 is a isoquinolinyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-Cs)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (d-Cs)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C,-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and - NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifiuoromethoxy.

Embodiment 27. The method of embodiment 2, wherein Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted benzoxazolyl group. Embodment 28. The method of embodiment 2, wherein the compound esented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

R^ R3 ■Rz ^R* Ark, Ark Ar's. Ark X X Rj R' R1 R i (Ic) (Ia) (Id)

~-R<

Ar^ Ark X' Ark, X R1 ' RJ (Ie) (K) (Ig) (Ih)

R and X — Ar1 R-

(Ij)

Embodiment 29. The method of embodiment 28, wherein the compound sented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

and X — Ar'

(∏) (Ij)

Embodiment 30. The method of embodiment 29, wherein X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R11 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S (O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (CrC8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)- R17; wherein R14 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, hetero(CrC8)alkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-Cg)aLkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (Q-C8)alkyl and (C2-Cg)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-Cg)alkoxy.

Embodiment 30. The method of embodiment 29, wherein X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P- R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, - CF3, (C1-Cg)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 32. The method of embodiment 31, wherein Ar1 is a benzoxazolyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (CrC8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1-C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C i-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and - NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 33. The method of embodiment 2, wherein Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted benzimidazolyl group.

Embodiment 34. The method of embodiment 33, wherein the compound is represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

R^ RJ ^ Ar^ Ark 'X' Ark Ark X y R° R R' R1 (Ia) (Ib) (Id)

•Rz R' RJ Ar'- Ark X RJ Ark,r>k^ Ark. X R1 R1 RJ (Ie) (IO (Ig) (Di)

and X — Ar1

(K) (Ij)

Embodiment 35. The method of embodiment 34, wherein the compound s represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of

and X — Ar

(Ii) (Ij)

Embodiment 36. The method of embodiment 35, wherein X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -0-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R1 ' is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)-C(O)- R17; wherein R14 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (Cj- C8)alkyl, hetero(C1-C8)alkyl, aryl and aryl(CrC4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (CrC8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (Q-Cs^lkoxy.

Embodiment 37. The method of embodiment 36, wherein X is -0-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , -C(O)NR15R16, -S(0)p- R14 and -S(O)q-NRI5R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1-C8)alkyl, -CN, - CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifiuoromethoxy. Embodiment 38. The method of embodiment 37, wherein Ar1 is a benzimidazolyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (Cj-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1-C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(Ci -C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and - NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifiuoromethoxy.

Embodiment 39. The method of embodiment 1, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of

and

Embodiment 39. The method of embodiment 1, wherein the compound s selected from the group consisting of I 1

Embodiment 41. The method of embodiment 1 , wherein the compound s selected from the group consisting of Cl Cl Q V//0 /k HN CF, CF, and cr T Ci Cl

Embodiment 42. The method of embodiment 1 , wherein the compound the group consisting of: Cl Cl

HN HN CF, and Cl" Cl" T Cl s S

N N

Embodiment 43. The method of embodiment 1 , wherein the compound the group consisting of:

Cl ' Cl °V° HN CF, CF, and Cl" T Cl Cl N=

Cl- Cl

Embodiment 44. The method of embodiment 1, wherein the compound the group consisting of: and

H,C FiC

Embodiment 45. The method of embodiment 1, wherein the compound from the group consisting of:

and

H1C

Embodiment 46. The method of embodiment 23, wherein Ar1 is 3-quinolinyl and

X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R11 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(OVNR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)- C(O)-R17; wherein R14is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, hetero(CrC8)alkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C[-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7- membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from 0 to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-C8)alkoxy.

Embodiment 47. The method of embodiment 46, wherein X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C,-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (d-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -©(Q-C^alkyl, -C(O)-(Ci -C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy. Embodiment 48. The method of embodiment 47, wherein Ar1 is a 3- quinolinyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(CrC6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1- C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C,-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(CrC8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (Q- C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 49. The method of embodiment 1, wherein Ar1 is benzothiazolyl or 2-benzothiazolyl and

X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -0-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R1 ' is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (Q- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (Cr C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (CrC8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)P-R14, -S(O)q-NRI5R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)- C(O)-R17; wherein R14 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (Q- C8)alkyl, hetero(CrCs)alkyl, aryl and aryl(CrC4)alkyl; R15 and R16are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (CrC8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7- membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-C8)alkoxy.

Embodiment 50. The method of embodiment 49, wherein X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C,-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (CrC8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(OVNR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(CrC8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 51. The method of embodiment 23, wherein Ar1 is 3-quinolinyl and X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of-CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R11 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- CfOalkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R 2 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)- C(O)-R17; wherein R14is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, hetero(C1-C8)alkyl, aryl and arylζd-GOalkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (CrC8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7- membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from O to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-Cg)alkoxy.

Embodiment 52. The method of embodiment 51, wherein X is -0-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8)^yI, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(O)41-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C i-C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifiuoromethoxy.

Embodiment 53. The method of embodiment 51 , wherein Ar1 is a 3- quinolinyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (Q-Cs^lkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1- C8)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from 0 to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(d-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1 -C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1- C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 54. The method of embodiment 52, wherein X and Y are in the para position with respect to each other.

Embodiment 55. A method of embodiment 1, wherein Ar1 is benzothiazolyl or 2-benzothiazolyl.

Embodiment 56. A method of embodiment 55, wherein X is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting Of -CH2-, -CH(CH3)-, -O-, -C(O)-, -N(R11)- and -S-; wherein R11 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- Q)alkyl; Y is a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of -N(R12)-S(O)2-, wherein R12 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1- C8)alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14, -C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14, -S(O)q-NR15R16, -0-C(O)-R17, and -N(R14)- C(0)-R17; wherein R14 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl, hetero(C1-C8)alkyl, aryl and aryl(C1-C4)alkyl; R15 and R16 are members independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to which each is attached form a 5-, 6- or 7- membered ring; R17 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1- C8)alkyl and (C2-C8)heteroalkyl; the subscript p is an integer of from 0 to 2; and the subscript q is 2; and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; and R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C1-C8)alkoxy.

Embodiment 57. A method of embodiment 55, wherein X is -O-, -NH- or -S-; Y is -NH-SO2-; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, -C(O)R14, -CO2R14 , - C(O)NR15R16, -S(O)p-R14 and -S(O)q-NR15R16; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1 -C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1-C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 58. A method of embodiment 55, wherein Ar1 is 2- benzothiazolyl group having from 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C!-C6)alkyl, -CF3, (CrC8)alkyl and -NO2; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C8)alkyl, (C2-C8)heteroalkyl and (C1- Cs)alkoxy; R2 is a phenyl group having from O to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of halogen, -OCF3, -OH, -O(C1-C8)alkyl, -C(O)-(C1 -C8)alkyl, -CN, -CF3, (C1- C8)alkyl and -NH2; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, methoxy and trifluoromethoxy.

Embodiment 59 : Amethod of embodiment 55 , wherein the compound is represented by the formula selected from the group consisting of:

and

(Ii) (Ij)

Embodiment 60: A method of embodiment 59, wherein X and Y are in the para position with respect to each other. Embodiment 61: The method of embodiments 1 - 60, wherein the disease, disorder, or condtion is a skin condition selected from the group consisting of psoriasis, acne, eczema, seborrhea, and photodermatitis.

Embodiment 62: The method of embodiments 1 - 60, wherein the disease, disorder, or condtion is cancer, osteoporosis, or brain inflammation.

Embodiment 63: The method of embodiments 1 - 60, wherein the disease, disorder, or condtion is osteoporosis.

Embodiment 64: The method of embodiments 1 - 60, wherein the disease, disorder, or condition is cancer.

Embodiment 65: The method of embodiment 64 wherein the cancer is a cancer of the breast, lung, liver, stomach, brain, colon, or prostate.

Embodiment 66: The method of embodiments 1-60 wherein the disease, disorder, or condtion is brain inflammation.

Embodiment 67: The method of embodiment 66 wherein the condition is Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease

Embodiment 68: The method of any one of embodiments 61- 67, wherein the subject is human.

Embodiment 69: The method of any one of embodiments 61-67, wherein said administering is local.

Embodiment 70: The method of any one of embodiments 61-67, wherein said administering is oral.

Embodiment 71 : The method of any one'of embodiments 61-67, wherein said administering is topical.

Embodiment 72: The method of any one of embodiments 61-67, wherein said administering is prophylactic to prevent the onset of the condition. Embodiment 73. The use of a compound as set forth in any one of embodiments 1-60 in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a condition according to any one of the above method embodiments 61-72. Embodiment 74: The method of any one of embodiments 1-73 , wherein the compound of Formula I is set forth in an example herein. Embodiment 75 : The method of any one of embodiments 1-73 , wherein the compound is a modulator of PPARγ. Embodiment 76: The method of claim 75 wherein the compound is an agonist of PPARγ. Embodiment 77: The method of claim 76 wherein the compound is an antagonist of PPARγ. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides methods of treating cancer. The method includes methods wherein a compound of Formula I (e.g., as exemplified in the Examples) is administered to a subject having cancer in a therapeutically effective amount. Such compounds include those set forth in embodiments 1-77.