Case 22585

Malonamide derivatives

The invention relates to compounds of general formula

wherein

R is halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkyl substituted by halogen;

R ¹ is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkyl substituted by halogen or hydroxy, or is lower alkenyl, -(CH ₂ ) _n -cycloalkyl, -(CH ₂ ) _n -COR\ or is benzyl, optionally substituted by halogen, or is -(CH ₂ ) _n -morpholinyl; R' is lower alkoxy, hydroxy or amino;

R ² is hydrogen, lower alkyl or di-lower alkyl, lower alkyl substituted by halogen or hydroxy, or is benzyl or cycloalkyl;

R ³ is lower alkyl or lower alkyl substituted by halogen, or is benzyl, optionally substituted by two halogen atoms, or is -(CH ₂ ) _n -cycloalkyl or -(CH ₂ ) _n -pyridinyl;

X is -CR ⁴ R ^4' - or - CR ⁴ R ^4' -O-;

R ⁴ /R ⁴ is independently from each other hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy or -CH ₂ -2-[l,3]dioxalan-;

n is 0, 1 or 2; to pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salts thereof and to all forms of optically pure enantiomers, recemates or diastereomers and diastereomeric mixtures thereof.

As used herein, the term "lower alkyl" denotes a saturated straight- or branched- chain alkyl group containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, i-butyl, 2-butyl, t-butyl and the like. Preferred lower alkyl groups are groups with 1 - 4 carbon atoms.

As used herein, the term "lower alkenyl" denotes a saturated straight- or branched- chain carbon group containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and which contain at least one double bond.

The term "lower alkyl substituted by halogen" denotes an alkyl group as defined above, wherein at least one hydrogen atom is replaced by halogen, for example CF ₃ , CHF ₂ , CH ₂ F, CH ₂ CF ₃ , CH ₂ CF ₂ CF ₃ and the like.

The term "lower alkyl substituted by hydroxy" denotes an alkyl group as defined above, wherein at least one hydrogen atom is replaced by hydroxy, for example -(CH ₂ ) ₂ OH.

The term "cycloalkyl" denotes a saturated carbocyclic group, containing 3 - 7 carbon atoms.

The term "halogen" denotes chlorine, iodine, fluorine and bromine.

The term "lower alkoxy" denotes a group wherein the alkyl residues is as defined above, and which is attached via an oxygen atom.

The term "pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts" embraces salts with inorganic and organic acids, such as hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, citric acid, formic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid, methane-sulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid and the like.

It has been found that the compounds of general formula I are γ-secretase inhibitors and the related compounds may be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or common cancers including but not limited to cervical carcinomas and breast carcinomas and malignancies of the hematopoietic system.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in later life. Pathologically AD is characterized by the deposition in the brain of amyloid in extracellular plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles. The amyloid plaques are mainly composed of amyloid peptides (Abeta peptides) which originate from the β- Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) by a series of proteolytic cleavage steps. Several forms of APP have been identified of which the most abundant are proteins of 695, 751 and 770 amino acids length. They all arise from a single gene through differential splicing. The Abeta peptides are derived from the same domain of the APP but differ at their N- and C- termini, the main species are of 40 and 42 amino-acid length.

Abeta peptides are produced from APP through the sequential action of 2 proteolytic enzymes termed β- and γ-secretase. β-Secretase cleaves first in the extracellular domain of APP just outside of the trans-membrane domain (TM) to produce a C-terminal fragment of APP containing the TM- and cytoplasmatic domain (CTFβ). CTFβ is the substrate for γ-secretase which cleaves at several adjacent positions within the TM to produce the Aβ peptides and the cytoplasmic fragment. The majority of Abeta peptides is of 40 amino acids length (Aβ40), a minor species carries 2 additional amino acids at its C-terminus. Latter is supposed to be the more pathogenic amyloid peptide.

The β-secretase is a typical aspartyl protease. The γ-secretase is a proteolytic activity consisting of several proteins, its exact composition is incompletely understood. However, the presenilins are essential components of this activity and may represent a new group of atypical aspartyl proteases which cleave within the TM of their substates and which are themselves polytopic membrane proteins. Other essential components of γ-secretase may be presenilin, nicastrin and the products of the aphl and pen-2 genes. Proven substrates for γ-secretase are the APP and the proteins of the Notch receptor family, however, γ-secretase has a loose substrate specificity and may cleave further membrane proteins unrelated to APP and Notch. It was demonstrated by genetic means, i.e., ablation of either the presenilin 1 and 2 genes or the nicastrin gene, that γ-secretase is absolutely required for Notch signaling. This was subsequently confirmed by treatment with specific γ-secretase inhibitors.

Notch receptors are not only essential in embryonal development but also play a critical role in several tissues of the adult organism which continue to undergo proliferation and differentiation, e.g., hematopoietic cells and epithelia of the gut and skin. The signaling of Notch receptors occurs through an ordered sequence of events: binding to a ligand of the Delta or Jagged group, cleavage of the extracellular domain by an ADAM protease (TACE) and subsequent cleavage by the γ-secretase within the Notch transmembrane domain. The latter cleavage results in the liberation of the cytoplasmic domain which then translocates to the nucleus where it acts with other proteins as a regulator of a specific group of genes.

A role for Notch in human oncogenesis was most clearly established for T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL). Some rare cases of T-ALL show a (7:9) chromosomal translocation which leads to a constitutive activation of Notchl. Recently it was reported that ca. 50% of all T-ALL cases have point mutation in the Notchl receptor

which also cause over- activation. It was shown that growth of some cell lines derived from such leukemias were sensitive to treatment with γ-secretase inhibitors which confirmed an essential role for Notchl signaling.

A broader role for Notch in oncogenesis is discussed in several recent papers which descibe that its signaling is required for maintaining the neoplastic phenotype in ras-transformed cells. Deregulation of the ras-signaling pathway is found in a number of common cancers including cervical carcinomas and breast carcinomas.

The γ-secretase activity is absolutely required for the production of Abeta peptides. This has been shown both by genetic means, i.e., ablation of the presenilin genes and by low-molecular-weight inhibitory compounds. Since according to the amyloid hypothesis of AD the production and deposition of Abeta is the ultimate cause for the disease, it is thought that selective and potent inhibitors of γ-secretase will be useful for the prevention and treatment of AD.

Thus, the compounds of this invention will be useful treating AD by blocking the activity of γ-secretase and reducing or preventing the formation of the various amyloidogenic Abeta peptides. Furthermore, the compounds of this invention maybe used to treat tumors and proliferative disorders.

Numerous documents describe the current knowledge on γ-secretase inhibition, for example the following publications:

The EMBO Journal (2204), 23, 483-488,

Biochemistry (2004), 43 (30), 9774-9789,

Nature Reviews/Neuroscience, Vol. 3, April 2002/281,

Biochemical Society Transactions (2002), Vol. 30. part 4, Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 2002, 2, 371-383,

Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2002, Vol. 9, No. 11, 1087-1106,

Drug Development Research, 56, 211-227, 2002,

Drug Discovery Today, Vol. 6, No. 9, May 2001, 459-462,

FEBS Letters, 483, (2000), 6-10, Science, Vol. 297, 353-356, July 2002,

Journ. of Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 44, No. 13, 2001, 2039-2060,

Nature CeU Biology 2, 461-462, 2000,

Nature 398, 518-522, 1999,

Nature Cell Biology 3, 1129-1132, 2001, PNAS 98, 7487-7491, 2001,

Cancer Cell 1, 75-87, 2002, Science 306, 269-271, 2004, MoI Cell Biol 23, 655-664, 2003, Nature Medicine 8, 979-986, 2002 and Oncogene 22, 6598-6608, 2003.

Objects of the present invention are the compounds of formula I per se, the use of compounds of formulas I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of diseases, related to the γ-secretase inhibition, their manufacture, medicaments based on a compound in accordance with the invention and their production as well as the use of compounds of formula I in the control or prevention of Alzheimer's disease or common cancers including but not limited to cervical carcinomas and breast carcinomas.

A further object of the invention are all forms of optically pure enantiomers, recemates or diastereomers and diastereomeric mixtures for compounds of formula I.

Preferred groups of compounds are those, wherein X is -CH ₂ -, -CHCH ₃ -,

-CH(CH ₂ CH ₃ )-, -C(CHs) ₂ -, -C(CH ₃ )(OH)-, -C(CH ₃ ) ₂ -O-, -CH(OCH ₃ )- or -C(F)(CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₃ )-.

In detail, preferred compounds are those, wherein X is -CHCH ₃ - or -CH(CH ₂ CH ₃ )-.

Compounds of this group, wherein R ³ is lower alkyl, substituted by halogen, are the following compounds:

2-methyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9 -aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, 2-methyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-mal onamide,

2-methyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-

7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide,

N-((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide,

N-((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-

7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonami de,

N-((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-

2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3 ₎ 3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, N-((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-

2-ethyl-N'-(2 ₎ 2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-9-(4-cHoro-benzyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetr ahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-pr opyl)-malonamide, N-((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-pr opyl)-malonamide or N-((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza- benzoq^clohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3)3,3-pentafluoro-pr opyl)-malonamide.

Further preferred are compounds for X is -CHCH ₃ - or -CH(CH ₂ CH ₃ )- wherein R ³ is benzyl, substituted by two halogen atoms, for example the following compound

N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2-meth7l-N'-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-o xo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-malonamide.

Further preferred are compounds, wherein X is -C(lower alkyl) (hydroxy) and R ³ is lower alkyl, substituted by halogen, for example the following compounds

N-((6R,7S)-6-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydrox7-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pent afluoro-propyl)- malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafiuoro- propyl)-malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-

9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-( R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- pr opyl) -malonamide, N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifiuoro-ethyl) -6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-

9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S )-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(3,3,3-trifiuoro~propyl)- malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-

9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)-hydrox7-2-methyl-N'-(2,2 ₎ 2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide,

N-[(6R ₎ 7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-

9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2 ₎ 2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethy l)-6 ₎ 7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafl uoro-propyl)- malonamide,

(S or R)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-m alonamide, (R or S)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-pr opyl)-malonamide, (R or S)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,3 _> 3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide (R or S)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6 ₎ 7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocydohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)-m alonamide, (R or S)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzoq^clohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide,

(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoq^clohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, (R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoq^clohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide,

(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoq^clohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide, (R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- pr opyl) -malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzoc7clohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethy l)-6,7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-(R or S)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide,

(R or S)-2-ethyl-N- [(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6, 7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ₎ 2 ₎ 2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide,

(R or S)-2-ethyl-N- [(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6, 7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2 ₎ 2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, (R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2 ₎ 2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7 ₎ 8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide, or

(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide.

Further preferred compounds are those, wherein X is -C(CHs) ₂ . Compounds of this group, wherein R ³ is lower alkyl, substituted by halogen, are the following compounds:

N-((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonam ide, N-[(6R,7S)-9-(4-chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrah ydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide, N-((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide, N-[(6R,7S)-2-fiuoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl) -6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pent afluoro-propyl)- malonamide,

N-((6R,7S)-9-cyclopropylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6 _> 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafl uoro-propyl)- malonamide, N-((6R,7S)-9-allyl-2-fiuoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide, N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentaf luoro-propyl)- malonamide, {(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-7-[2-methyl-2-(2,2,3,3 ₎ 3-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)- propionylamino] -8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-9-yl}-ace tic acid methyl ester,

N-((6R,7S)-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonam ide, N-((6R,7S)-6-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5 -oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro -propyl)-malonamide, N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benz ocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2- dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethy l)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafl uoro-propyl)- malonamide,

N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fiuoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethy l)-6,7 _> 8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-

aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafl uoro-propyl)-malonamide or

N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6 ₎ 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide.

Further preferred compounds are those, wherein X is -C(F)(CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₃ )-.

Compounds of this group, wherein R ³ is benzyl, substituted by two halogen atoms, are the following compounds:

N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2-fluoro-N'-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-o xo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-propyl-malonamide or N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-N'-((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-fluoro-2-propyl-rnalonamide.

The present compounds of formulas I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be prepared by methods known in the art, for example, by processes described below, which processes comprise a) reacting a compound of formula

with a compound of formula

to a compound of formula

wherein R, R ¹ , R ² R ³ and R ⁴ YR ⁴ and n are as described above.

or

b) reacting a compound of formula

with a compound, of formula

NH ₂ R ³ V

to a compound of formula

wherein R, R \ 1 , τ R")2 - Rn3 and j n R4 / _/ nR4' and n are as described above.

c) reacting a compound of formula

with a compound of formula

NH ₂ R ³ V

to a compound of formula

wherein R, R , R R and R /R and n are as described above. if desired, converting the compounds obtained into pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts.

The compounds of formula I may be prepared in accordance with the following schemes 1 - 6:

Starting materials of formulas III, V, VII, VIII, XII, XIII and XIV are known compounds or may be prepared according to methods known to a skilled person.

The following abbreviations have been used:

Scheme 1

wherein R, R ¹ and R ² and n are as described above.

In accordance with scheme 1, compounds of formula II maybe prepared as follows:

A compound of formula VII, for example 2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy- propionic acid in dirnethylforrnamide is added to a suspension of sodium hydride in dimethylformamide at 0 ⁰ C. The suspension is stirred for about 1 hour and then a compound of formula VIII, for example 2,5-difluoro-nitrobenzene is added. After additional 3 hours of stirring at 0 ⁰ C the mixture is poured on ice/water and purified. A compound of formula IX is obtained, which is then hydrogenated with Pd(IO %)/C. The obtained compound of formula X is treated with N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethyl- carbodϋmid-hydrochlorid in dimethylformamide and is stirred overnight at room temperature. It is obtained a compound of formula XI, which is treated with a compound of formula R ¹ HaI or R^-triflate to a compound of formula XII. A corresponding compound of formula II may be obtained by treating with trifluoroacetic acid in dichloromethane for about 3 hours.

Scheme 2

XIIa

wherein R, R ¹ and R ² and n are as described above.

An alternative process for preparation of compounds of formula II may be prepared in accordance with scheme 2.

Scheme 3

wherein R, R ¹ , R ² , R ³ , R ⁴ , R ^4' and n are as described above. A compound of formula IA maybe obtained as follows:

To a solution of a compound of formula II in tetrahydrofurane is added a compound of formula III, for example 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3 ₎ 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid, 1-

hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethyl-carbodiimid- hydrochlorid and diisopropylethylamine. After stirring at room temperature over night the solvent was removed by distillation and the residue was purified.

Scheme 4

XVIII

LiOH

wherein the substituents are as described above.

A compound of formula III maybe prepared as follows:

To a solution of potassium hydroxide in ethanol a compound of formula XVI, for example diethyl methyl-malonate is added and the mixture is refluxed for about 4 hours. After cooling the reaction mixture is concentrated and purified. Then to a solution of methyl- malonic acid monoethyl ester in tetrahydrofuran, a compound of formula V, for example 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'- ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 1-hydroxybenzotrizole hydrate and N,N-diisopropyl- ethylamine are added. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for about 18 h and purified. To this solution of a compound of formula XVTII in tetrahydrofurane, water and lithium hydroxide are added and the mixture is stirred overnight at room temperature.

All forms of optically pure enantiomers, recemates or diastereomeric mixtures maybe prepared in conventional manner or as described in Examples 1 - 85.

Scheme 5

wherein the substituents are described above.

Scheme 6

XX

The meaning of substituents is described above. A compound of formula IB is prepared as follows:

To a solution of a compound of formula II, for example 7-amino-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one in tetrahydrofurane is added L-(+)-lactic acid, 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethyl-carbodiimid- hydrochlorid and diisopropylethylamine. After stirring at room temperature over night the mixture is added to aqueous hydrochloric acid, extracted and purified.

The obtained compound of formula XX is then treated with 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate

and with a compound of formula V, for example 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine to obtain a compound of formula IB.

The detailed description can be found in Examples 1 - 85.

Some compounds of formula I may be converted to a corresponding acid addition salt, for example compounds, containing an amine group.

The conversion is accomplished by treatment with at least a stoichiometric amount of an appropriate acid, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid and the like, and organic acids suchas acetic acid, propionic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, oxalic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, mandelic acid, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, salicylic acid and the like. Typically, the free base is dissolved in an inert organic solvent such as diethyl ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform, ethanol or methanol and the like, and the acid added in a similar solvent. The temperature is maintained between 0 ⁰ C and 50 ⁰ C. The resulting salt precipitates spontaneously or may be brought out of solution with a less polar solvent.

The acid addition salts of compounds of formula I maybe converted to the corresponding free bases by treatment with at least a stoichiometric equivalent of a suitable base such as sodium or potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, ammonia, and the like.

The separation of two isomers is performed in usual manner, for example by flash- chromatography on silica gel using a gradient of a 100%:0%- to 50%:50°/o-mixture of heptane and ethyl acetate as the eluent.

The compounds of formulas I and their pharmaceutically usable addition salts possess valuable pharmacological properties. Specifically, it has been found that the compounds of the present invention inhibit the γ-secretase.

The compounds were investigated in accordance with the test given hereinafter.

Description of γ-secretase assay

The activity of test compounds can be evaluated in assays which measure the proteolytic cleavage of suitable substrates by γ-secretase activity. These can be cellular assays where e.g., a substrate of the γ-secretase is fused in its cytoplasmic domain to a transcription factor. Cells are transfected with this fusion gene and a reporter gene, e.g.,

firefly luciferase, which expression is enhanced by the transcription factor. Cleavage of the fused substrate by γ-secretase will lead to expression of the reporter gene which can be monitored in appropriate assays. The γ-secretase activity can also be determined in cell- free in vitro asays where e.g., a cell lysate containing the γ-secretase complex is incubated with a suitable APP-derived substrate which is cleaved to the Abeta peptides. The amount of produced peptides can be determined with specific ELISA assays. Cell lines of neuronal origin secrete Abeta peptides which can be measured with the specific ELISA assay. Treatment with compounds which inhibit γ-secretase leads to a reduction of secreted Abeta thus providing a measure of inhibition.

The in vitro assay of γ-secretase activity uses a HEK293 membrane fraction as a source of γ-secretase and a recombinant APP substrate. Latter consist of the C-terminal 100 amino acids of human APP fused to a όxHistidin tail for purification which is expressed in E.coli in a regulatable expression vector, e.g. pEtl5. This recombinant protein corresponds to the truncated APP fragment which results after γ-secretase cleavage of the extracellular domain and which constitutes the γ-secretase substrate. The assay principle is described in Li YM et al, PNAS 97(11), 6138-6143 (2000). Hek293 cells are mechanically disrupted and the microsomal fraction is isolated by differential centrifugation. The membranes are solubilized in detergent (0.25 % CHAPSO) and incubated with the APP substrate. The Abeta peptides which are produced by γ-secretase cleavage of the substrate are detected by specific ELISA assays as described (Brockhaus M et al, Neuroreport 9(7), 1481-1486 (1998).

The preferred compounds show a IC ₅₀ <200 nM. In the list below are described some data to the γ-secretase inhibition:

The compounds of formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula I can be used as medicaments, e.g. in the form of pharmaceutical preparations. The pharmaceutical preparations can be administered orally, e.g. in the form of tablets, coated tablets, dragees, hard and soft gelatine capsules, solutions, emulsions or suspensions. The administration can, however, also be effected rectally, e.g. in the form of suppositories, parenterally, e.g. in the form of injection solutions.

The compounds of formula I can be processed with pharmaceutically inert, inorganic or organic carriers for the production of pharmaceutical preparations. Lactose, corn starch or derivatives thereof, talc, stearic acids or its salts and the like can be used, for example, as such carriers for tablets, coated tablets, dragees and hard gelatine capsules. Suitable carriers for soft gelatine capsules are, for example, vegetable oils, waxes, fats, semi-solid and liquid polyols and the like. Depending on the nature of the active substance no carriers are, however, usually required in the case of soft gelatine capsules. Suitable carriers for the production of solutions and syrups are, for example, water,

polyols, glycerol, vegetable oil and the like. Suitable carriers for suppositories are, for example, natural or hardened oils, waxes, fats, semi-liquid or liquid polyols and the like.

The pharmaceutical preparations can, moreover, contain preservatives, solubilizers, stabilizers, wetting agents, emulsifiers, sweeteners, colorants, flavorants, salts for varying the osmotic pressure, buffers, masking agents or antioxidants. They can also contain still other therapeutically valuable substances.

Medicaments containing a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a therapeutically inert carrier are also an object of the present invention, as is a process for their production, which comprises bringing one or more compounds of formula I and/or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and, if desired, one or more other therapeutically valuable substances into a galenical administration form together with one or more therapeutically inert carriers.

In accordance with the invention compounds of formula I as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the control or prevention of illnesses based on the inhibition of the γ-secretase, such as of Alzheimer's disease or common cancers including but not limited to cervical carcinomas and breast carcinomas.

The dosage can vary within wide limits and will, of course, have to be adjusted to the individual requirements in each particular case. In the case of oral administration the dosage for adults can vary from about 0.01 mg to about 1000 mg per day of a compound of general formula I or of the corresponding amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The daily dosage may be administered as single dose or in divided doses and, in addition, the upper limit can also be exceeded when this is found to be indicated.

Tablet Formulation ("Wet Granulation)

Item Ingredients mg/tablet

5 mg 25 mg 100 mg 500 mg

1. Compound of formula I 5 25 100 500

2. Lactose Anhydrous DTG 125 105 30 150

3. Sta-Rx 1500 6 6 6 30

4. Microcrystalline Cellulose 30 30 30 150

5. Magnesium Stearate 1 1 1 1

Total 167 167 167 831

Manufacturing Procedure

1. Mix items 1, 2, 3 and 4 and granulate with purified water.

2. Dry the granules at 5O ⁰ C.

3. Pass the granules through suitable milling equipment. 4. Add item 5 and mix for three minutes; compress on a suitable press.

Capsule Formulation

Item Ingredients mg/ capsule

5 mg 25 mg 100 mg 500

1. Compound of formula IA or IB 5 25 100 500

2. Hydrous Lactose 159 123 148 —

3. Corn Starch 25 35 40 70

4. Talc 10 15 10 25

5. Magnesium Stearate 1 2 2 5

Total 200 200 300 600

Manufacturing Procedure

1. Mix items 1, 2 and 3 in a suitable mixer for 30 minutes.

2. Add items 4 and 5 and mix for 3 minutes.

3. Fill into a suitable capsule.

The following examples illustrate the present invention without limiting it. The examples are compounds which can exist in the form of diastereomeric mixtures, as racemates, or as optically pure compounds.

Example 1

2-Methyl-N- ( (S)~8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-N'- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-rnalonamide

a) 2-Methγl-malonic acid monoethyl ester

To a solution of 6.44 g (115 mmol) potassium hydroxide in 200 ml of ethanol 20.0 g diethyl methyl- malonate (115 mmol) was added and the mixture was refluxed for 4 hours. After cooling the reaction mixture was concentrated by distillation, 50 ml of water were added and the mixture was extracted with ether (two times 50 ml). The aqueous solution was acidified with 4M hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate (three times 50 ml). The combined organic layers were dried (MgSO ₄ ), concentrated under reduced pressure and used without further purification, MS m/e (%): 101.1 (100), 147.1 (M+H ⁺ , 8).

b) 2-Methyl-N-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro-propγl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester

To a solution of 1.56 g (10.6 mmol) methyl-malonic acid monoethyl ester in 20 ml of tetrahydrofuran 1.58 g (10.6 mmol) of 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine, 2.05 g (10.6 mmol) of N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 1.44 g (10.6 mmol) of 1-hydroxybenzotrizole hydrate and 2.75 g (21.2 mmol) ofN,N-diisopropγl- ethylamine were added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 h. The mixture was poured onto 0.5 N HCl (50 ml) and afterwards extracted with dichloromethane (three times 50 ml). The combined organic layers were extracted with 0.5 N aqueous NaHCO ₃ solution, dried (MgSC^) and the solvent was removed by distillation. The residue was purified by column filtration (hexane/ ethyl acetate = 2:1) to

yield 2.38 g (81%) of the title compound as white crystalline solid, MS m/e (%): 276.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

c) 2-Methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid

To a solution of 1.8 g (6.5 mmol) 2-Methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester in 40 ml of tetrahydrofurane, 20 ml of water and 1.09 g (26 mmol) of lithium hydroxide were added and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. After concentration in vacuo water (50 ml) was added and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (three times 30 ml). The aqueous phase was acidified with 8 N hydrochloric acid and extracted with dichloromethane (three times 30 ml). The combined organic layers from the second extraction were dried (MgSO4) and evaporated in vacuo to give 1.62 g (94%) of the title compound as a white solid, MS m/e (%): 247.9 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

d) 2-Methyl-N-((S)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocy clohepten-7-yl)-N'- ( 2,2,3 ,3,3 -pentafluor o -propyl) -malonamide

To a solution of 0.07 g (0.37mmol) (S)-7-amino-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one in 7 ml tetrahydrofurane were added 0.15 g (0.59 mmol) 2- methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid, 0.09 g (0.59 mmol) 1- hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate, 0.12 g (0.59 mmol) N-(3-dimethylammopropyl)-N'-ethyl- carbodϋmid-hydrochlorid and 1.0 ml (5.9 mmol) diisopropylethylamine. After stirring at room temperature over night the solvent was removed by distillation and the residue was purified by chromatography on silicagel with efhylacetate/heptane (gradient 0-80/100-20) to yield 0.06 g (23%) 2-methyl-N-((S)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-mal onamide as light yellow solid, MS m/e (%): 410.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 2

N-((S)-9-Methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benz ocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) N-(2,2,3 _> 3,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid

was obtained in comparable yields according to the procedures described for 2-methyl- N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid (see example 1) using diethyl malonate instead of diethyl methyl-malonate in step a), MS m/e (%): 234.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) N-(fS)-9-Methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocv clohepten-7-yl)-N'- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propγlVmalonamide

To a solution of 0.06 g (0.31mmol) (S)-7-ammo-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocydohepten-8-one in 5 ml tetrahydrofurane were added 0.07 g (0.31 mmol) N- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid, 0.04 g (0.31 mmol) 1- hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate, 0.06 g (0.31 mmol) N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethyl- carbodiimid-hydrochlorid and 0.1 ml (0.62 mmol) diisopropylethylamine. After stirring at room temperature over night the mixture was added to IN aqueous hydrochloric acid. Extraction with dichloromethane, followed by washing with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and drying with sodium sulfate, and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane yielded 0.05g (39%) N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide as white solid, MS m/e (%): 410.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 3

2-Methyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9 -aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-N'-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in comparable yields according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid instead of N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid, MS m/e (%): 424.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 4

2,2-Dimethyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) 2,2-Dimethγl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid

was obtained in comparable yields according to the procedures described for 2-methyl- N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid (see example 1) using diethyl dimethyl-malonate instead of diethyl methyl-malonate in step a), MS m/e (%): 262.1 (M- H ⁺ , 100).

b) 2,2-Dimethyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9 -aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-mal onamide

The title compound was obtained in comparable yields according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamic acid instead of N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid, MS m/e (%): 436.5 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 5

N-((S)-2-Fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9 -aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) (S)-2-tert-Butoxγcarbonylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy) -propionic acid

5.00 g (24.4 mmol) (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid in 5 ml dimethylformamide were added to a suspension of 2.25 g (51.7 mmol) sodium hydride (55%) in 5 ml dimethylformamide at 0°C. The suspension was stirred for 1 hour and then 4.5 ml (26.8 mmol) 2,5-difluoro-nitrobenzene was added. After additional 3 hours of stirring at 0°C the mixture was poured on ice/water. The ph was adjusted to 1 by adding 7 ml 25% aqueous hydrochloric acid. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 1:1 yielded 4.35 g (52%) (S)-2-tert- butoxycarbonylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-propionic acid as yellow solid, MS m/e (%): 343.0 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) (S)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid

4.35 g (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)- propionic acid in 80 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 0.14 g Pd(10%)/C. Chromatography on silicagel with dichloromethane/methanol 9:1 yielded 2.08 g (52%) (S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid as light brown solid, MS m/e (%): 313.0 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((S)-2-Fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahγdro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

1.96 g (6.24 mmol) (S)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid and 1.20 g (6.24 mmol) N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethyl- carbodiimid-hydrochlorid in 25 ml dimethylformamide were stirred overnight at room temperature. Extraction with water/ ethylacetate and removal of the solvent by distillation

yielded 1.58 g (86%) ((S)-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 314 (M+NH ₄ ⁺ , 13), 297 (M+H ⁺ , 40), 241 (100), 197 (63).

d) ((S)-2-Fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahγdro-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

To a solution of 1.62 g (5.46 mmol) ((S)-2-Fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 20 ml tetrahydrofurane were added at -75 ⁰ C 4.57 g (5.46 mmol) lithium bis (trimethylsilyl) amide (20% in tetrahydrofurane) followed after 10 minutes by 0.34 ml (6.55 mmol) methyliodide. Stirring was continued overnight while the mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature. The solvent was removed by distillation and 300 ml saturated aqueous sodium hydrogensulfate solution was added. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 2:8 yielded 0.87 g (51%) ((S)-2- fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocy clohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester as white solid, MS m/e (%): 333 (M+Na ⁺ , 15), 311 (M+H ⁺ , 70), 255 (100).

e) (S)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-8- one

A solution of 0.85 g (2.74 mmol) ((S)-2-πuoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 20 ml dichloromethane was treated with 21 ml trifluoroacetic acid for 3 hours. Extraction with aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and dichloromethane and removal of the solvent gave 0.52 g (90%) (S)-7-amino-2-πuoro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one as white solid, MS m/e (%): 211.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) N-((S)-2-Fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-az a-benzocyclohepten-7- γl)-2-methγl-N'-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 71% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (S)-7- amino-2-fluoro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 442.3 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 6

N-((S)-3-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 _> 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(5-chloro-2-nitro-phenoxy)- propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in 57 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5a using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid and 4- chloro-2-fluoronitrobenzene, MS m/e (%): 359.0 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) (S)-3-(2-Amino-5-cbioro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in 50 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5b using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(5-chloro-2-nitro-phenoxy)- propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 331.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((S)-3-Chloro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 85 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using (S)-3-(2-amino-5-chloro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 311.0 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

d) ((S)-3-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 65 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5d using ((S)-3-chloro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 327.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (S)-7-Amino-3-chloro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-8- one

The title compound was obtained in similar yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((S)-3-chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 227.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f ⁾ N-((S)-3-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6 ₁ 7 ₁ 8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoq^clohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,333-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 66% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (S)-7- amino-3-chloro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 458.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 7 N-((S)-3,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-7-yl)-2- methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonγlamino-3-(5-methyl-2-nitro-phenoxy) -propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in 61 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5a using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylammo-3-hydroxy-propionic acid and 3- fluoro-4-nitrotoluene, MS m/e (%): 339.0 (M-H ⁺ ).

b) (S)-3-(2-Amino-5-methyl-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid The title compound was obtained in 44 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5b using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(5-methyl-2-nitro-phenoxy)- propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 311.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((S)-3-Methyl-8-oxo-6,7 ₁ 8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester The title compound was obtained in 38 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using (S)-3-(2-amino-5-methyl-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid, MS m/e: 293.4 (M+H ⁺ ), 237.1 (M-tBu), 193.1 (M-BOC).

d) ((S)-3,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzo cyclohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 76 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5d using ((S)-3-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 307.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (S)-7-Amino-3,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one The title compound was obtained in 84% yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((S)-3,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, IH-NMR (ppm, CDCl ₃ ): 1.59 (s, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 3.38 (s, 3H), 3.70-3.78 (m, IH), 4.04-4.14 (m, IH), 4.35-4.44 (m, IH), 6.95-7.60 (m, 3H).

f) N-((S)-3,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-7-yl ^' )-2- methγl-N'-(2,23,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 90% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (S)-7- amino-3,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohept en-8-one, MS m/e (%): 438.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 8a N-((S)-4-Fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6 ₎ 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide-ep imer 1 and Example 8b

N-((S)-4-Fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide-epimer 2

a) fS)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonγlamino-3-(2-fluoro-6-nitro-phenoxy) -propionic acid benzyl ester

A solution of 3.00g (19 mmol) 2-fluoro-6-nitrophenole and 7.26 g (28 mmol) triphenylphosphine in 20 ml tetrahydrofurane was treated at -3 ⁰ C with 4.34 ml (28 mmol) diethyl azodicarboxylate for 10 minutes. Then 5.44 g (18 mmol) N-tert- butoxycarbonyl-L-serine benzyl ester was added and after stirring at room temperature

for 16 hrs the solvent was removed by distillation and the residue was purified by chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ ethylacetate (gradient 0-100 to 50:50) to yield 2.40 g (30%) (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-fluoro-6-nitro-phenoxy)- propionic acid benzyl ester as yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 452.1 (M+NH ₄ ⁺ , 100).

b) (S)-3-(2-Amino-6-fluoro-phenoxy ^' )-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedures described for example 5b using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-fluoro-6-nitro- phenoxy) -propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 314.9 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((S)-4-Fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 53 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using (S)-3-(2-amino-6-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 297.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) ((S)-4-Fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 86 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5d using ((S)-4-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten- 7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 311.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (S)-7-Amino-4-fluoro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-8- one The title compound was obtained in 68% yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((S)-4-fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 210.9 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) N-((S)-4-Fluoro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-az a-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,333-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 66% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (S)-7- amino-4-fluoro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one. Epimers were obtained by chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ ethylacetate, Epimer-1:MS m/e (%): 440.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100), [α] 589 = -131° (0.28% in MeOH), Epimer- 2:MS m/e (%): 440.2 (M-H ⁺ , 100), [α] 589 = -161° (0.23% in MeOH).

Example 9a

N-((S)-4-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9 -aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide-ep imer 1 and

Example 9b

N-((S)-4-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 _> 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3j3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonaπiide- epimer 2

a) (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-chloro-6-nitro-phenoxy)- propionic acid benzyl ester

Under an inert atmosphere, a solution of 6.5 g (25 mmol) of triphenylphosphine in 20 ml of tetrahydrofurane was treated with at 0 ⁰ C with 3.9 ml (25 mmol) of diethyl azodicarboxylate. Thereupon, 3.0 g (17 mmol) of 2-chloro-6-nitrophenol were added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 0 ⁰ C for 15 minutes. Finally, 4.93 g (17 mmol) of (S)-2- tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid benzyl ester were added and the reaction mixture was left to warm to room temperature. After stirring for 18 hours, for the working-up the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and the residue triturated in ether at 0 ⁰ C. The precipitated triphenylphosphinoxide was filtered and washed with ether. The combined filtrates were evaporated to yield 12.8 g of the crude product as a brown-yellow oil. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel using heptane and ethyl acetate as the eluent. There were obtained 3.9 g (50%) of the title compound as a yellow oil, [α] ₅₈₉ = -5.96° (c=1.0% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 468.1 (M+NH ₄ ⁺ , 100).

b) (S)-3-(2-Amino-6-chloro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid In an analogous manner to that described in example 5b), the hydrogenation of (S) -2- tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-chloro-6-nitro-phenoxy)-propio nic acid benzyl ester using Raney-nickel instead of palladium as the catalyst yielded (91%) the title compound as a light brown foam, MS m/e (%): 329.3 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((S)-4-Chloro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocydo hepten-7-yl ^' )- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 63 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5c) by intramolecular condensation of (S)-3-(2-amino-6-chloro-phenoxy)-2- tert-butoxycarbonylamino -propionic acid as a white solid, [α] ₅₈₉ = -85.7° (c=1.0% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 330.0 (M+NH ₄ ⁺ , 100).

d) ((S)-4-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6 _> 7,8,9-tetrahγdro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester The title compound was obtained in 97 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5d) by alkylation with methyliodide of ((S)-4-chloro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro- 5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester as a yellow oil, [Q] ₅₈₉ = -83.2° (c=0.9% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 327.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (S)-7-Amino-4-chloro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-8- one The title compound was obtained in 92 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5e) by cleavage of the protecting group of ((S)-4-chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbam ic acid tert-butyl ester as an off-white solid, [Cl] ₅₈₉ = -178.0° (c=1.0% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 227.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) N-((S)-4-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-az a-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3-,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide-e pimer 1 and N-((S)-4-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-az a-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,33,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide-epi mer 2 The title compounds were obtained according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (S)-7-amino-4-chloro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3 ₎ 3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid (ex Ic). The separation of the two isomers was performed by flash-chromatography on silica gel using a gradient of a 100%:0%- to 0%:100%-mixture of heptane and ethyl acetate as the eluent. There were obtained 19% of theory of the first eluting isomer as a colourless foam, [CX] ₅₈₉ = -29.5° (c=0.4% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 456.3 (M-H ⁺ , 100), and 7% of the later eluting isomer as a colourless foam, [α] ₅₈₉ = -53.6° (c=0.2% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 456.4 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 10a

N-((S)-4,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2- methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-penta£luoro-propyl)-malonamide-epimer 1 and

Example 10b

N-((S)-4,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6 ₎ 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2- methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-πialonamide-epinier 2

a) (S)-2,2-Dioxo-2λ ⁶ -[L2,3ioxathiazolidine-3,4-dicarboxylic acid 4-benzyl ester 3-tert- butyl

In an inert atmosphere and under exclusion of moisture, at 0 ⁰ C a solution of 6.9 g (102 mmol) of imidazol in 80 ml of dichloromethane was treated dropwise within 15 minutes with a solution of 2.2 ml (30 mmol) of thionylchloride in 30 ml of dichloromethane.

After complete addition, the reaction mixture was left to warm to room temperature and stirring was continued for 30 minutes. Thereafter, a solution of 5.0 g (17 mmol) of (S)-2- tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid benzyl ester in 20 ml of dichloromethane was added dropwise at -78°C. After 1 hour at -78°C, the reaction mixture was left to warm to room temperature and stirring was continued overnight. For the working-up, the reaction mixture was quenched with 150 ml of a solution ( 10%) of citric acid. The organic layer was separated, washed with water, dried over sodium sulfate, and evaporated. The crude product (5.5 g of a colourless oil) was dissolved in 50 ml of ethyl acetate and cooled to 0 ⁰ C. Thereafter, an aqueous solution (10%) of 9.0 g (29 mmol) of sodium metaperiodate, cooled to 0 ⁰ C, and 0.36 g (2 mmol) of ruthenium(IV)oxide hydrate were added. After stirring at 0 ⁰ C for 30 minutes, the organic layer was separated, filtered over Dicalit and silica gel, and, finally, evaporated under reduced pressure. There were obtained 4.0 g (66%) of the (S)-2,2-dioxo-2λ ⁶ - [ 1,2,3] oxathiazolidine-3,4-dicarboxylic acid 4-benzyl ester 3-tert-butyl ester as a grey solid, [α] ₅₈₉ = -21.51° (c=1.0% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 356.0 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonγlamino-3-(2-methyl-6-nitro-phenoxy) -propionic acid benzyl ester

In an inert atmosphere and under exclusion of moisture, at 0 ⁰ C a solution of 1.5 g (10 mmol) of 2-methyl-6-nitro-phenol [Ger.Offen. 3536192] in 30 ml of N ₁ N- dimethylformamide was treated portionwise with 0.42 g ( 18 mmol) of sodium hydride (55% dispersion in mineral oil). After complete addition, stirring was continued for 1 hour at 0 ⁰ C. Thereafter, 3.85 g (11 mmol) of (S)-2,2-dioxo-2λ ⁶ -[ 1,2,3] oxathiazolidine- 3,4-dicarboxylic acid 4-benzyl ester 3-tert-butyl ester was added and stirring continued at 0°C for 3 hours, then at room temperature overnight. For the working-up, the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, the residue treated with 100 ml of hydrochloric acid (1 N), then extracted 3 times with 150 ml of ethyl acetate. The crude product (4.0 g) was obtained as a dark brown oil which was purified by flash-chromatography on silica gel using a gradient of a 100%:0%- to 50%:50%-mixture of heptane and ethyl acetate as the eluent. There were obtained 1.4 g (33%) of the title compound as an yellow oil, [Ot] ₅₈₉ = -1.45° (c=1.0% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 431.4 (M+H ⁺ , 13).

c) (S)-3-(2-Amino-6-methyl-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid The title compound was obtained in 93 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5b) by hydrogenation of (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-methyl-6-nitro- phenoxy) -propionic acid benzyl ester as a light brown foam, [α]s89 = -7.63° (c=1.0% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 309.3 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

d) ((S)-4-Methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester The title compound was obtained in 73 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5c) by intramolecular condensation of (S)-3-(2-amino-6-methyl-phenoxy)-2- tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid as a white solid, [α] ₅ g ₉ = -137.82° (c=0.792% in MeOH), m.p.: 179°C, MS m/e (%): 293.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) ((S)-4,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzo cyclohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 28 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5d) by alkylation with methyliodide of ((S)-4-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro- 5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester as a viscous brown oil, [α] ₅₈₉ = -83.36° (c=0.615% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 307.3 (M+H ⁺ , 65).

f) (S)-7-Amino-4,9-dimethyl-6 _> 7-dihγdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedure described in example 5e) by cleavage of the protecting group of ((S)-4,9-dimethyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbam ic acid tert-butyl ester as a viscous brown oil, [α] ₅₈₉ = -148.44° (c=0.754% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 207.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

g) N-((S)-4,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-7-yD- 2-methyl-N'-(2,2,33 ₁ 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide-epimer 1 and N-((S)-4,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-7-yl)-2- methyl-N'-( ^' 2,2 _> 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide-epimer 2

The title compounds were obtained according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (S)-7-amino-4-chloro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2-methyl~N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid [ex Ic)].

The separation of the two isomers was performed by flash-chromatography on silica gel using a gradient of a 100%:0%- to 50%:50°/o-mixture of heptane and ethyl acetate as the eluent. There were obtained 21% yield of the first eluting isomer as a white solid, [Oc] ₅₈₉ = -58.1° (c=0.269% in MeOH), m.p.: 107°C, MS m/e (%): 496.1 (M+0Ac\ 100), and 9% yield of the later eluting isomer as a white solid, MS m/e (%): 438.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 11a

N-((S)-2-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6 _> 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2 ₎ 2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide- epimer 1 and

Example lib

N-((S)-2-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9- tetxahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3 _> 3,3-pentafiuoro-propyl)-malonamide- epimer 2

a) (SV2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(4-chloro-2-nitro-6-trifluor omethyl-phenoxy)- propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in 54 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5a using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid and 5- chloro-2~fluoro-l-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-benzene, MS m/e (%): 446.0 (M+NH ₄ ⁺ , 100).

b) (S)-3-(2-Amino-4-chloro-6-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-2-tert-bu toxycarbonylamino- propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in 96 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5b using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(4-chloro-2-nitro-6- trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 397.3 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((S)-2-Chloro-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-^-yP-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 62 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using (S)-3-(2-amino-4-chloro-6-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-2-tert- butoxycarbonyl-amino-propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 379.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

d) (fS)-2-Chloro-9-methγl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetr ahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 65 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5d using ((S)-2-chloro-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 395.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (S)-7-Amino-2-chloro-9-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihvdro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in 74% yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((S)-2-chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6 _J 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-

oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 295.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) N-((S)-2-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethγl-6,7,8,9-te trahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,333-pentafluoro-prop yl ^' )-malonamide- epimer 1 and

N-((S)-2-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethγl-6,7,8,9 -tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzoq^clohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,33,3-penta£luoro-pr opyl)-malonamide- epimer 2

N-((S)-2-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide was obtained in 75% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2- methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentarluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (S)-7-amino-2-chloro-9- methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one. Epimers were obtained by chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ ethylacetate,

Epimer-1:MS m/e (%): 523.8 (M-H ⁺ , 100), Epimer-2: MS m/e (%): 523.8 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

Exampla 12a

2-Methyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3 ₎ 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide-epimer 1 and

Example 12b

2-Methyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-mal onamide-epimer 2

a) 5-Bromo-2-fluoro-l-nitro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzene and l-Bromo-4-fluoro-2-nitro- 5-trifluoromethyl-benzene

12.2 g (49 mmol) 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzotrifluoride were added at 15°C to a mixture of 3.06 ml (73mmol) nitric acid (99.5%) in 29.4 ml fuming sulfuric acid. The temperature increased to 30°C. The heterogeneous mixture was stirred vigorously for 4 hours and then poured on a mixture of ice/water. The organic material was extracted with diethylether.

The organic phase was washed with saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution. Chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 1/10 yielded 9.70 g of a 2/1 mixture of 5-bromo-2-fluoro-l-nitro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzene and l-bromo-4- fluoro-2-nitro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzene. A small sample was separated on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 1/19. 5-Bromo-2-fluoro-l-nitro-3-trifluoromethyl-benzene, IH- NMR (ppm, CDCl ₃ ): 8.010-8.038 (m, IH) and 8.368-8.390 (m, IH); MS m/e (%): 288.8 (79), 286.9 (78), 242.9 (19), 240.0 (22), 161.9 (100). l-Bromo-4-fluoro-2-nitro-5- trifluoromethyl-benzene, IH-NMR (ppm, CDCl ₃ ): δ 7.709-7.731 (m, IH) and 8.008- 8.024 (m, IH); MS m/e (%): 289 (48), 286.8 (50), 242.8 (27), 240.8 (30), 161.9 (100).

b) (S)-3-(4-Bromo-2-nitro-6-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-2-tert-but oxycarbonylamino- propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in 64 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5a using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid and 5- bromo-2-fluoro-l-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-benzene (2/1 mixture with l-bromo-2- fluoro-l-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-benzene), MS m/e (%): 490.1 and 492.2 (M+NH ₄ ⁺ , 100).

c) (S)-3-(2-Amino-6-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbo nylamino-propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedures described for example 5b using (S)-3-(4-bromo-2-nitro-6-trmuoromethyl-phenoxy)-2- tert-butoxycarbonyl-amino-propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 365.1 (M-I-H ⁺ , 100).

d) ((S)-8-Oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 62 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using (S)-3-(2-amino-6-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-2-tert- butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 347.4 (M+H ⁺ , 56), 291.0 (100), 247.1 (32).

e) ((S)-9-Methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahγdro-5- oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 79 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5d using ((S)-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 721.5 (2M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) (S~)-7-Amino-9-methγl-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-ox a-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in 73 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((S)-9-methγl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-γl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 261.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

g) 2-Methyl-N-((SV9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6J,8,9-tetra hvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-γl)-N'-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro-propyl)-mal onamide-epimer 1 and 2-Methyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethγl-6,7,8,9-te trahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocγclohepten-7-γl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl ^' )-malonamide-epimer 2 2-Methyl-N-((S)-9-methyl-8-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-mal onamide was obtained in 77% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N- (2,2 _> 3 _> 3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (S)-7-amino-9-methyl-4- trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 8-one. Epimers were obtained by chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ ethylacetate, Epimer-1:MS m/e (%): 492.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100), Epimer-2: MS m/e (%): 492.1 (MH-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 13

N-((S)-2-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9 -aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) (S)-2-tert-Butoxγcarbonylamino-3-(4-chloro-2-nitro-phenoxy) -propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in 38 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5a using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonγlamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid and 5- chloro-2-fluoronitrobenzene, MS m/e (%): 359.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) (S)-3-(2-Amino-4-chloro-phenoxγ)-2-tert-butoxycarbonγlamin o-propionic acid

The title compound was obtained in 69 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5b using (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(4-chloro-2-nitro-phenoxy)- propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 331.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((S)-2-Chloro-8-oxo-6,7 ₁ 8,9-tetrahγdro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 15 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using (S)-3-(2-amino-4-chloro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino- propionic acid, MS m/e: 311.0 (M-H ⁺ ).

d) ((S)-2-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 32 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5d using ((S)-2-chloro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 327.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (S)-7-Amino-2-chloro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-8- one

The title compound was obtained in 86% yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((S)-2-chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 227.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) N-((S)-2-Chloro-9-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-az a-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-methγl-N'-(2,2,333-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide The title compound was obtained in 84 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (S)-7- amino-2-chloro-9-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 458.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 14

N-((S)-9-Ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzo cyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl- N'-(2 ₎ 2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) ((S)-9-Ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

In an analogous manner to that described in example 5d), the alkylation by iodoethane of (S)-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7 -yl)-carbamic acid tert- butyl ester [Chem.Phann.Bull. 1986, 34(3), 1128-47] yielded (87% of theory) the title compound as a white solid, m.p.: 112°C, MS m/e (%): 307.1 (M+H ⁺ , 93).

b) (S)-7-Amino-9-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohep ten-8-one The title compound was obtained in 36% yield according to the procedure described in example 5e) by cleavage of the protecting group of ((S)-9-ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro- 5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester as a white solid, m.p.: 97°C, MS m/e (%): 207.3 (M+H ⁺ , 72).

c) N-((S)-9-Ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocvc lohepten-7-yl)-2- methyl-N'-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 74% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (S)-7-amino-9-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid [ex Ic)], m.p.: 152 ⁰ C, MS m/e (%): 438.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 15

N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-2-methyl-N'-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-o xo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-malonamide

a) (2S,3R)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-nitro-phenoxy)-butyr ic acid

The title compound was obtained in 73 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5a using N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-L-threonine and l-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene, MS m/e (%): 339.3 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) (2S,3R)-3-(2-Amino-pb.enoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-buty ric acid

The title compound was obtained in 58 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5b using (2S,3R)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-nitro-phenoxy)-buty� �ic acid, MS m/e (%): 311 (M+H ⁺ , 81), 255 (100), 211 (71).

c) ((6RjS)-6-Methyl-8-oxo-6,7 ₁ 8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yD- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 32 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using (2S,3R)-3-(2-amino-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-butyr ic acid, MS m/e (%): 293.1 (M+H ⁺ , 26), 236.9 (100), 192.8 (90) .

d) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one The title compound was obtained in 20% yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 193.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-2-methyl-N'-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 83 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2-methyl-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8 -one, MS m/e (%): 418.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 16

N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-2-[l ₎ 3]dioxolan-2-ylmethyl-N'-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-malona mide

a) 2-[l,3lDioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonic acid monomethyl ester

To a solution of 1.03 g (18 mmol) potassium hydroxide in 15 ml methanol were added 4.00 g (lδmmol) (l,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)propanedioic acid dimethyl ester. After stirring overnight at 85°C the solvent was distilled off. The residue was extracted with water/ ethylacetate. The aqueous phase was then acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid. Extraction with ethylacetate gave 2.11 g (56%) 2-[l,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonic acid monomethyl ester as light yellow oil, ¹ H-NMR (ppm, CDCl ₃ ) δ 2.38-2.42 (m, 2H), 3.65 (t, IH, J = 6.9 Hz), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.79-3.97 (m, 4 H), 5.03 (t, IH, J = 3.6 Hz).

b) N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-2-[l,3ldioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonamic acid methyl ester The title compound was obtained in 64 % yield according to the procedures described for example Ib using 2-[l,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonic acid monomethyl ester and 3,5- difluorobenzylamine, ¹ H-NMR (ppm, CDCl ₃ ) δ 2.37-2.41 (m, 2H), 3.51 (t, IH, J = 6.8 Hz), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.84-3.95 (m, 4H), 4.42-4.47 (m, 2H), 4.97 (t, IH, J = 4.0 Hz), 6.67- 6.83 (m, 3H).

c) N-f3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-2-[l,3ldioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonamic acid The title compound was obtained in 90 % yield according to the procedures described for example Ic using N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2-[l,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonamic acid methyl ester, NMR (ppm, DMSO-d ₆ ) δ 2.05-2.08 (m, 2H), 3.43 (t, IH, J = 6.9 Hz), 3.73- 3.90 (m, 4H), 4.27-4.36 (m, 2H), 4.79 (t, IH, J = 4.6 Hz), 6.98-7.12 (m, 3H), 8.75 (t, IH, J = 6.0 Hz), 12.71 (s, broad, IH).

d) N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-2-[13ldioxolan-2-ylmethyl-N'-((6R,7S )-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-malona mide

The title compound was obtained in 60 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2-[l,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one,

MS m/e (%): 490.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 17

N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-2-fluoro-N'-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-o xo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-propyl-malonamide

a) 2-Fluoro-2-propyl-malonic acid monoethyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 64 % yield according to the procedures described for example Ia using fluoropropyl-propanedioic acid diethyl ester, ¹ H-NMR (ppm, CDCl ₃ ) δ 0.98 (t, 3H, J = 7.4 Hz), 1.34 (t, 3H, J = 7.1 Hz), 1.46-1.51 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.24 (m, 2H), 4.33 (q, 2HJ = 7.1 Hz).

b) 2-(3,5-Difluoro-benzylcarbamoyl)-2-fluoro-pentanoic acid ethyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 49 % yield according to the procedures described for example Ib using 2-fluoro-2-propyl-malonic acid monoethyl ester and 3,5- difluorobenzylamine, ¹ H-NMR (ppm, CDCl ₃ ) δ 0.97 (t, 3H, J = 7.4 Hz), 1.32 (t, 3H, J = 7.1 Hz), 1.34-1.53 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.34 (m, 2H), 4.38-4.58 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.85 (m, 4H).

c) 2-(3,5-Difluoro-benzylcarbamoyl)-2-fluoro-pentanoic acid The title compound was obtained in 70 % yield according to the procedures described for example Ic using 2-(3,5-dmuoro-benzylcarbamoyl)-2-fluoro-pentanoic acid ethyl ester, ¹ H-NMR (ppm, DMSOd ₆ ) δ 0.89 (t, 3H, J = 7.4 Hz), 1.90-2.10 (m, 2H), 4.24-4.40 (m, 2H), 6.91-6.96 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.13 (m, IH), 9.02 (t, broad, IH), 13.79 (s, broad, IH).

d) N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-2-fluoro-N'-(f6R,7S ^N )-6-methyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-propyl-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 66 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-(3,5-dinuoro-benzylcarbamoyl)-2-fluoro-pentanoic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 464.2 (MH-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 18

2-Methyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-mal onamide

The title compound was obtained in 82 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 424.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 19

2,2-Dimethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro -5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-mal onamide

The title compound was obtained in 60 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 238.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 20

2-Methyl-N-((6S,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) (6S,7S)-7-Amino-6-methγl-6,7-dihγdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoc yclohepten-8-one

In analogy to the reaction sequence for the synthesis of (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one in example 15, the title compound was obtained by starting with L-(+)-allo-threonine instead of L- threonine, MS m/e (%): 193.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) 2-Methyl-N-(f6SJS)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9- aza- benzocydohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,333-pentafluoro-propyl)-malona mide The title compound was obtained according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6S,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid [ex Ic)], MS m/e (%): 424.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 21

N-((6R,7S)-l-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonam ide

a) (2S,3R)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(3-fluoro-2-nitro-pheno x7)-butyric acid In analogous manner to that described in example 5a), the reaction of (2S,3R)-2-tert- butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-butyric acid and 2,6-difluoro-nitrobenzene yielded (78% of theory) the title compound as a brown oil, MS m/e (%): 357.3 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) f2S,3R)-3-(2-Amino-3-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylam ino-butyric acid The title compound was obtained in 91% yield according to the procedure described in example 5b) by hydrogenation of (2S,3R)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(3-fiuoro-2- nitro-phenoxy) -butyric acid as a light brown solid, m.p.: 158-160°C, MS m/e (%): 327.4 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((6R ₁ 7S)-l-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6JΛ9~tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-a za-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester The title compound was obtained in 54 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5c) by intramolecular condensation of (2S ₎ 3R)-3-(2-amino-3-fluoro-phenoxy)-

2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-butyric acid as a light yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 311.1 (M+H ⁺ , 12).

d) (όR _^ ySl-y-Amino-l-fiuoro-ό-methYl-όJ-dihydro-gH-S-oxa-g- aza-benzocyclohepten- 8-one

The title compound was obtained in 69% yield according to the procedure described in example 5e) by cleavage of the protecting group of ((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbam ic acid tert-butyl ester as a white foam, MS m/e (%): 211.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) N-((6RjS)-l-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,33,3-pentafluoro -propyl)-malonamide The title compound was obtained in 77% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-l-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamic acid [ex. 4a)], MS m/e (%): 456.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 22

N-((6R,7S)-l-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 76% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-l-nuoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamic acid [example Ic)], MS m/e (%): 442.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 23

N-((6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) (2S,3R)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-pheno xy)-butyric acid In analogous manner to that described in example 5a), the reaction of (2S,3R)-2-tert- butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-butyric acid and 2,5-difluoro-nitrobenzene yielded (72% of theory) the title compound as a brown oil, MS m/e (%): 357.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) (2S,3R)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylam ino-butyric acid The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedure described in example 5b) by hydrogenation of (2S,3R)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3- (4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxγ) -butyric acid as a brown foam, MS m/e (%): 329.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester The title compound was obtained in 36 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5c) by intramolecular condensation of (2S,3R)-3-(2-amino-4-fruoro-phenoxy)- 2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-butyric acid as a light yellow solid, m.p.: 141-148°C, [

Oc] ₅₈₉ = -180.47° (c=0.483% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 311 (M+H ⁺ , 38).

d) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten- 8-one

The title compound was obtained in 64% yield according to the procedure described in example 5e) by cleavage of the protecting group of ((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbam ic acid tert-butyl ester as a light brown solid, m.p.: 173-177°C, MS m/e (%): 210.9 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) N-((6R,7SV2-Pluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-67,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9- aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl ^' )-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafiuoro-propyl)-malonamid e The title compound was obtained in 77% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-

malonamic acid [example Ic)] as an off-white solid, m.p.: 215-216 ⁰ C, MS m/e (%): 442.3 (M+H ⁺ , 14).

Example 24 N-Butyl-2,2-dimethyl-N'-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetr ahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-malonamide

a) N-Butyl-2,2-dimethyl-malonamic acid

1.72 g (10 mmol) _2,2,5,5-Tetramethyl-[l,3]dioxane-4,6-dione and 1.02 ml butylamine were stirred in 7 ml N,N-diisopropyl-ethylamine for 18 hours at room temperature. The excess N,N-diisopropyl-ethylamine was decanted and the residue was extracted with IN aqueous hydrochloric acid/ethylacetate. The ethylacetate phase was washed with IN aqueous hydrochloric acid, brine and was dried over sodiumsulfate. Evaporation of the solvent and recrystallisation from dichloromethane/heptane yielded 60% N-butyl-2,2- dimethyl-malonamic acid as white solid, MS m/e (%): 188.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) N-Butyl-2,2-dimethyl-N'-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetr ahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-γl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 83 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-butyl-2,2-dimethyl-malonarnic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6- methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 362.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 25 2,2-Dimethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-pentyl-malonamide

a) 2,2-Dimethyl-N-pentyl-malonamic acid

The title compound was obtained in 60 % yield according to the procedures described for example 24a using 2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-[l,3]dioxane-4,6-dione and pentylamine, MS m/e (%): 202.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) 2,2-Dimethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-pentyl-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 89 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-pentyl-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6- methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 376.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 26 N-Hexyl-2,2-dimethyl-N ^I -((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten- 7-yl) -malonamide

a) N-Hexyl-2,2-dimethγl-malonamic acid

The title compound was obtained in 59 % yield according to the procedures described for example 24a using 2,2,5,5-tetramethγl- [ 1,3] dioxane-4,6-dione and hexylamine, MS m/e (%): 216.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) N-Hexyl-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(( ^" 6RJSV6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 86 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-hexyl-2,2-dimethyl-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-rnethyl- 6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 390.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 27

N-((6R,7S)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)- N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) ((6R,7S)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-b enzocyclohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 69 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5d using ((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 307.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihγdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-ben zocyclohepten-8-one The title compound was obtained in 52 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 207.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-((6RJS)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 89 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-6,9-dimemyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocydohepten -8-one, MS m/e (%): 424.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 28

N-((6R,7S)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)- 2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 79 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentamioro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benz ocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 436.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 29:

N-((6R,7S)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)- 2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 97 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benz ocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 452.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 30

N- ( (6R,7S)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-be nzocyclohepten-7-yl)- 2-isopropyl-N'-(2,2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) 3-Methyl-2-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid ethyl ester

The title compound was obtained in similar yield according to the procedures described for example Ib using 1-methylethyl-propanedioic acid monoethyl ester and 2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoropropyl-amine, MS m/e (%): 306.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) 3-Methyl-2-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid

The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedures described for example Ic using 3-methyl-2-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)- butyric acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 276.0 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-((6R,7S)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-isopropyl-N'-(2 _, 2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 96 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 3-methyl-2-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benz ocyclohepten-8- one, MS m/e (%): 466.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 31

N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-N'-((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 59 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2-methyl-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohept en-8-one, MS m/e (%): 432.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 32

N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-N'-((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2- [ 1 ,3] dioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 42 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2-[l,3]dioxolan-2-ylmethyl-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6,9-dimethyl-6 ₎ 7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8- one, MS m/e (%): 504.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 33

N-(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-N'-((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-fluoro-2-propyl-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 71 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-(3,5-difluoro-benzylcarbamoyl)-2-fluoro-pentanoic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benz ocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 478.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 34

N-((6R _> 7S)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)- 2-ethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) 2- (2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl) -butyric acid ethyl ester

The title compound was obtained in similar yield according to the procedures described for example Ib using ethylpropanedioic acid monoethyl ester and 2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoropropyl-amine, MS m/e (%): 292.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) 2-(2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyτic acid

The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedures described for example Ic using 2-(3,5-difluoro-benzylcarbamoyl)-2-fruoro-pentanoic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 261.9 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

cl N-ffόRJSVό^-Dimethyl-δ-oxo-βJ^^-tetrahvdro-S-oxa-g-aza-b enzocyclohepten-y- yl)-2-ethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 99 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid and (6R,7S)- 7-amino-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocydohep ten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 452.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 35

N-[(6R,7S)-9-(4-Chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide

a) [f6R,7S)-9-f4-Chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvd ro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yn-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

A solution of O.lOg (342 mmol) ((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 1 ml dimethylformamide was added at 0 ⁰ C over a period of 20 minutes to a suspension of 0.015 g (342 mmol) sodiumhydride (55%) in 2 ml dimethylformamide. After 30 minutes 0.056 g (342 mmol) 4-chlorobenzylchloride was added and stirring was continued for 3 hours at 0 ⁰ C. Extraction with water/ ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane yielded 0.12g (84%) [(6R,7S)-9-(4-chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-carbam ic acid tert-butyl ester as white solid, MS m/e (%): 417.2 (M+H ⁺ , 69), 361.2 (100), 317.1 (91).

b) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-9-(4-chloro-benzyl ^' )-6-methyl-6,7-dihvdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in 91% yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using [(6R,7S)-9-(4-chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahyd ro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 317.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-r(6R,7S)-9-(4-Chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrah ydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yn-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 85 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-9-(4-chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H- 5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 562.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 36

N-[(6R,7S)-9-(4-Chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3 ₎ 3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 87 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-9-(4-chloro-benzyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H- 5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 548.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 37

N-((6R,7S)-l-Fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro -5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-pr opyl)-malonamide

a) (f6R,7S)-l-Fluoro-6,9-dimetb.yl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ₁ 9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 96% yield according to the procedure described in example 5d) by alkylation with methyliodide of ((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbam ic acid tert-butyl ester

[example 21 c)] as a light brown solid, m.p.: 130-138 ⁰ C, [α] ₅₈₉ = -121.8° (c=0.827% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 325.4 (M+H ⁺ , 62).

b) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-l-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-6J-dihvdro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedure described in example 5e) by cleavage of the protecting group of ((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6,9- dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohept en-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester as a off-white solid, m.p.: 185-188 ⁰ C ₅ [α] ₅₈₉ = -141.9° (c=0.692% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 225.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-((6R,7S)-l-Fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-met3iyl-N'-(2,2,3>3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-inalonamide (RO4922693) The title compound was obtained in 86% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-l-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2-methyl-N-(2 _> 2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamic acid [example Ic)], m.p.: 126-134°C, [α] ₅₈₉ = -91.73° (c=0.964% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 456.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 38

N-((6R ₎ 7S)-2-Fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6 ₎ 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-pr opyl)-malonamide

a) (f6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa -9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 83% yield according to the procedure described in example 5d) by alkylation with methyliodide of ((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbam ic acid tert-butyl ester [example 23 c)] as a light yellow solid, m.p.: 129-133°C, [α] ₅₈₉ = -210.45° (c=0.790% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 325 (M+H ⁺ , 79).

b) (6R,7SV7-Amino-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-6J-dihγdro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in 99% yield according to the procedure described in example 5e) by cleavage of the protecting group of ((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8- oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-ca rbamic acid tert-bu1yl ester as a dark brown oil, MS m/e (%): 225.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

cl N-ffόRjSl-Σ-Fluoro-e^-dimethyl-S-oxo-όJ^^-tetrahvdro-S-ox a-g-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl ^' )-2-methγl-N'-(2,2,333-pentafluoro-propγl)-malonamid e

The title compound was obtained in 89% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3 ₎ 3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamic acid [example Ic)] as a light brown foam, m.p.: 126-134°C, [α] ₅₈₉ = 148.18° (c=0.803% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 456.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 39

N-((6R,7S)-l-Fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro -5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 69% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-l-fiuoro-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one [example 37 b)] with 2,2-dimethyl-N- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid [example 4a)] , [α] ₅₈ 9 = -79.75° (c= 1.036% in MeOH) ₅ MS m/e (%): 470.3 (M+H ⁺ , 29).

Example 40

N-((6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro -5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2 _> 2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamid e

The title compound was obtained in 74% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fiuoro-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one [example 38 b)] with 2,2-dimethyl-N- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic aάd [example 4a)]; [α]s ₈₉ = -151.23° (c=0.969% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 470.1 (M+H ⁺ , 66).

Example 41

N-((6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6 _> 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2-methoxy-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-inalonamid e

a) 2-Methoxy-N-(2,23,33-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid The title compound was obtained in comparable yields according to the procedures described for 2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid (see example 1) using diethyl 2-methoxy-malonate instead of diethyl methyl-malonate in step a), MS m/e (%): 266.0 (M+H ⁺ , 69).

b) N-((6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahγdro-5-oxa- 9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl ^' )-2-methoxy-N'-(2,2,3 ₁ 3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide The title compound was obtained in 86% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one [example 23] with 2-methoxy-N-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid as an off-white solid, [α] ₅₈₉ = -172.79° (c=0.795% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 458.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 42

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-

9-aza-benzocydohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pe ntafluoro-propyl)- malonamide

a) [(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6 ,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-vn-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

To a solution of 0.50 g (1.61 mmol) ((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 5 ml dimethylformamide were added at room temperature 0.57 g (2.42 mmol) 2,2,2- trifluorethyl triflate and 0.80 g (2.43 mmol) cesium carbonate. Stirring was continued for 5 hours. Extraction with ethylacetate/water and chromatography on silicagel with heptane to ethylacetate/heptane 2:8 yielded 0.55 g (87%) [(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9- (2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzo cyclohepten-7-yl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 415.3 (M+Na ⁺ , 100), 393.2 (M+H ⁺ , 8), 293.1 (43).

b) (6RJSV7-Amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6, 7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa- g-aza-benzocyclohepten-δ-one

To a solution of 0.50 g (1.27 mmol) [(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2- trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohe pten-7-yl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 5 ml tetrahydrofαrane were added 1.89 g ortho-phosphoric acid. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 days. Extraction with ethylacetate/water and chromatography on silicagel with dichloromethane/methanol 98/2 yielded 0.31 g (83%) (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-meth7l-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 293.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-[(6RJS)-2-Pluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl ^' )-67,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-γll-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2 _> 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 91 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 538.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 43

(2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester

a) (S)-N-f(6R,7S)-6,9-Dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9 -aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-propionamide The title compound was obtained in 78% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one (example 27b) with L- (+) -lactic acid as a white solid, MS m/e (%): 279 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) (2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid fS)-l-f (6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoy l)-ethyl ester In an inert atmosphere and under exclusion of moisture, a solution of 95 mg (0.34 mmol) of (S)-N-((6R,7S)-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9 -aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-propionamide in 1 ml of toluene was treated with 0.57 ml (0.41 mmol) of triethylamine and 70.9 mg (0.34 mmol) of 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate at room temperature. After stirring at room temperature during the weekend, 0.374 ml (0.34 mmol) of 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine were added and stirring was continued overnight. The solvent was removed by distillation and the crude product was chromatographed on silica gel using a gradient of a 1:3- to 3:l-mixture of ethyl acetate and heptane as the eluent. There were obtained 28 mg (18% of theory) of the title compound as a colourless oil, MS m/e (%): 454.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 44

(2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid (S)-l-((S)-3,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester

Chiral

a) (Sl-N-ffSVa^-Dimethyl-δ-oxo-όJ^^-tetrahydro-S-oxa-Q-aza-be nzocyclohepten-y- yl) -2-hydroxγ-propionamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (S)-7-amino-3,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihγdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one [example 7e)] with L- (+) -lactic acid, MS m/e (%): 279.3 (M+H ⁺ , 98); the crude product was used in the next step without further purification.

b) (2,2,33,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid (S)-l-((S)-3,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahγdro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoγl)-eth γl ester

The title compound was obtained in 6% yield according to the procedure described in example 43 d) by the consecutive treatment of (S)-N-((S)-3,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-prop ionamide with 4- nitrophenyl chloroformate and 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine, white solid, MS m/e (%): 452.5 (M-H ⁺ , 90).

Example 45

(2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid (S)-I- ( (6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester

a) (S)-2-Hydroxy-N-((6R,7S)-6-methγl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahγdro -5-oxa-9-aza- benzocγclohepten-7-γl)-propionamide

The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-6,7-dihγdro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocγclohepten-8-one (example 15 d) with L- (+) -lactic acid as a light brown solid, MS m/e (%): 265.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) Carbonic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza - benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester 4-nitro-phenyl ester

A mixture of 290 mg (1.1 mmol) of (S)-2-hydroxy-N-((6R ₎ 7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-propionamide and 0.177 ml (2.19 mmol) of pyridine in 10 ml of dichloromethane was treated with 274 mg (1.32 mmol) of 4-nitrophenyl chloroformate and stirred overnight at room temperature. The solvent was removed by distillation and the crude product was purified by flash-chromatography on silica gel using an ascending gradient of ethyl acetate in heptane as the eluent to yield 220 mg (47% of theory) of the title compound as a white solid, MS m/e (%): 430.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) (2,23,33-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid (S)-l-((6R7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6 ,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester

A mixture of 60 mg (0.14 mmol) of carbonic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-6-methyl~8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ykarbamoyl)-ethyl ester 4-nitro-phenyl ester and 0.304 ml (2.8 mmol) of 2,2,3 _> 3 _> 3-pentafluoropropylamine _was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was purified by flash-chromatography on silica gel using an ascending gradient of ethyl acetate in heptane as the eluent to yield 60 mg (98% of theory) of the title compound as a white solid, MS m/e (%): 440.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 46

(3,5-Difluoro-benzyl)-carbamic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro- 5-oxa-9-aza-benzocydohepten~7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 87% yield according to the procedure described in example 45 c) by reaction of carbonic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester 4-nitro-phenyl ester with 3,5-difluorobenzylamine as a white solid, MS m/e (%): 434.4 (M+H ⁺ , 95).

Example 47

(2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoy l)-ethyl ester

a) (S)-N-((6RJS)-l-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-propionamide

The title compound was obtained in 92% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-l-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one [example 21 d)] with L-(+)-lactic acid as an off-white solid, m.ρ.: 221-225°C, MS m/e (%): 283.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) Carbonic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6-methγl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5 -oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester 4-nitro-phenyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 85% yield according to the procedure described in example 45 b) by reaction of (S)-N-((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-prop ionamide with 4- nitrophenyl chloroformate as a white solid, m.p.: 140-145 ⁰ C, MS m/e (%): 448.1 (M+H ⁺ , 83).

c) (2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propγlVcarbamic acid (S)-l-(f6RJS)-l-fluoro-6-methyl-8- oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocγclohepten-7-ylcar bamoyl)-ethyl ester The title compound was obtained in 89% yield according to the procedure described in example 45 c) by reaction of carbonic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-l-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocydohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl )-ethyl ester 4-nitro- phenyl ester with 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine as a white foam, MS m/e (%): 458.3(M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 48

(2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8- oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarb amoyl)-ethyl ester

a) (S)-N-((6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6,9-dimethγl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocγclohepten-7-γl)-2-hγdroxy-propionarnide

The title compound was obtained in 99% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one [example 38 b)] with L- (+) -lactic acid as a light brown oil, MS m/e (%): 297.1 (M+H ⁺ , 36).

bi Carbonic acid fS)-l-((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro -5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester 4-nitro-phenyl ester The title compound was obtained in 81% yield according to the procedure described in example 45 b) by reaction of (S)-N-((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-prop ionamide with 4- nitrophenyl chloroformate as a light brown oil, MS m/e (%): 462.3 (M+H ⁺ , 89).

c) (2,2,33,3-Pentafluoro-propyD-carbamic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8- oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarb amoyl)-ethyl ester The title compound was obtained in 84% yield according to the procedure described in example 45 c) by reaction of carbonic acid (S)-l-((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6,9-dimethyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-ylcarbamoy l)-ethyl ester 4-nitro- phenyl ester with 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine as a light yellow solid, m.p.: 148-

150 ⁰ C, [Oc] ₅₈₉ = -165.41° (c=0.98% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 472.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 49

(2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propyl)-carbamic acid (S)-l-((6S _> 7S)-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6- trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohep ten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester

a) Racemic (2S,3S and 2R,3R)-2-dibenzylamino-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro- phenoxy) -butyric

To 15.4 g (43.6 mmol) DL-4,4,4-trifluoro-N,N-bis(phenylmethyl)-threonine in 60 ml dimethylformamide were added in portions 4.03 g (92.4 mmol) sodium hydride (55%) at 0°C. The suspension was stirred for 2 hours and then 10.5 ml (95.9 mmol) 2,5-difiuoro- nitrobenzene were added. After stirring overnight at 0 ⁰ C the mixture was poured on

ice/water. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 1:1 (and adding 30% methanol after the first five 250 ml fractions) yielded 11.7 g (55%) racemic (2S,3S and 2R,3R)-2-dibenzylamino-4,4 ₎ 4-trifiuoπ>3-(4- fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-butyric acid acid as yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 491.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) Racemic (2S,3S and 2R,3R)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4,4 ₁ 4- trifluoro-butyric acid

5.00 g (10.2 mmol) (2S,3S and 2R,3R)-2-dibenzylamino-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-(4-fluoro-2- nitro-phenoxy) -butyric acid acid in 300 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 1.19 g Raney-Nickel. Filtration and removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 4.19 g (89%) racemic (2S,3S and 2R ₎ 3R)-3-(2-amino-4-nuoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4,4,4- trifluoro-butyric acid as light yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 461.2 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

c) Racemic (6S,7S and 6R,7R)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6-trmuoromethyl-6 J-dihydro- 9H- 5 -oxa- 9 - aza-b enzocyclohepten- 8- one

The title compound was obtained in similar yield yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using racemic (2S,3S and 2R,3R)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4,4,4-trifluoro-butyric acid, MS m/e (%): 445.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) (-)-(6S,7S)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6-trifluoromethyl-6,7-d ihydro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocvclohepten-8-one (RO4963779) and (+V(6RJR)-7-dibenzylammo-2-fluoro-

6-trmuoromemyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepte n-8-one Racemic (2S,3S and 2R,3R)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4,4,4- trifluoro-butyric acid was separated by chiral HPLC on Chiralpak AD with ethylacetate/heptane 1/9 to yield the title compounds.

e) (6S,7S)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-6-trifluoromethyl-6J-dihvdro-9H-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (-)-(6S,7S)-7-dibenzylamino-2- fluoro-6-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 265.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) (S)-N-((6SJS)-2-Pluoro-8-oxo-6-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetra hvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocvclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-propionamide

The title compound was obtained in 89% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6S,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-trifluoromethyl-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one with L- (+) -lactic acid as a white solid, MS m/e (%): 337.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

g ^" ) (2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propγD-carbamic acid (S)-l-((6S,7S)-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6- trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohep ten-7-ylcarbamoyl)-ethyl ester

The title compound was obtained in similar yield in analogy to the procedure described in example 43d by treatment of (S)-N-((6S,7S)-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-prop ionamide with 4- nitrophenyl chloroformate, isolation of the resulting carbonate by chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ ethylacetate, and treatment with 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine, white solid, MS m/e (%): 512.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 50

Racemic N-((6S,7S and 6R,7R)-2-Fluoro-8-oxo-6-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide

Racemic (6S,7S and 6R,7R)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-o xa-

9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one was prepared according to the procedure described in example 49e by hydrogenation of racemic (6S,7S and 6R,7R)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fiuoro- 6-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepte n-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%). The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamic acid and racemic (6S,7S and 6R,7R)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-trifluoromethyl-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 508.2 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 51

N-((6R,7S)-9-Cyclopropylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafl uoro-propyl)- malonamide

a) ((6R,7S)-9-Cvclopropylmethγl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8, 9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 88% yield according to the procedure described in example 42a from ((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester and (bromomethyl) -cyclopropane, colorless oil, MS m/e (%): 365.1 (M+H ⁺ , 21), 309.5 (34), 265.2 (100).

b) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-9-cyclopropylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-di hydro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one The title compound was obtained in 13% yield according to the procedure described in example 42b from ((6R,7S)-9-cyclopropylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9 - tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 265.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-((6R,7S)-9-Cyclopropylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ,9-tefrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 87 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro~propyl)-malonarnic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-9-cyclopropylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-di hydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocycloheρten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 510.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 52

N-((6R,7S)-9-Allyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrah ydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide

a) ((6RjS)-9-Myl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-67A9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa- 9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

To a suspension of 0.28g (6.44 mmol) sodium hydride in 40 ml dimethylformamide were added at 0 ⁰ C 2.0 g (6.44 mmol) ((6R,7S)-2-πuoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 20 ml dimethylformamide. After 30 minutes 0.55 ml (6.44 mmol) allyl bromide was added. Stirring was continued for 3 hours. Extraction with ethylacetate/water and chromatography on silicagel with heptane to ethylacetate/heptane 1:1 yielded 2.24 g (99%) ((6R,7S)-9-aUyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5 -oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 351.2 (M+H ⁺ , 80), 295.3 (100), 251.1 (82).

b) (6RJS)-9-Allyl-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6J-dihγdro-9H-5-ox a-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in quantitative % yield (raw material) according to the procedure described in example 42b from ((6R,7S)-9-aUyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocγclohepten-7-yl)-carba mic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 251.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-((6R,7S)-9-Allyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide The title compound was obtained in 63 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-9-allyl-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 496.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 53

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6 _> 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentaf luoro-propyl)- malonamide

a) [(όRjSV∑-Fluoro-ό-methyl-δ-oxo-g-fΣ-oxo-ethyD-e^^^-tet rahvdro-S-oxa-g-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yll-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

A solution of 2.20 g (6.28 mmol) ((6R,7S)-9-aUyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 120 ml dichloromethane was treated with ozone at -75°C for 20 minutes. Methyl sulfide, 2.27 g (30.6 mmol), was added and the solution was stirred for 4.5 hours at room temperature. The solvent was distilled off under vacuum and the residue was extracted with ethylacetate/water to yield 2.05 g crude [(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2-oxo- ethyl) -6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 353.2 (M+H ⁺ , 11), 297.3 (60), 253.2 (100).

b) [(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hvdroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9 -tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll -carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

0.10 g (0.28 mmol) [(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 4 ml tetrahydrofurane were reduced with 0.02 g (0.34 mmol) sodium borohydride. Chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 8:2 yielded 0.06 g (56%) [(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9 -tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 377.3 (M+Na ⁺ , 86), 355.2 (M+H ⁺ , 14), 255.3 (100).

c) (6RJSV7-Amino-2-fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihv dro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in 50% yield according to the procedure described in example 42b from [(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7 ₅ 8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 255.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) N-rf6RJS)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hvdτoxy-ethyD-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8, 9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-

9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll-2,2-dimet3iyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propylV malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 49 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,33 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonaxnic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-6,7-di hydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 517.3 (M+NH ₄ ⁺ , 100), 500.2 (M+H ⁺ , 63).

Example 54

N-((6R,7S)-9-Allyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 _> 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-cyclopropylmethyl-2,2-dimethyl-mal onamide

a) N-(( ^" 6R,7S)-9-Allyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahv dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-γl)-2,2-dimethγl-malonamic acid ethyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 78 % yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethylmalonic acid monoethyl ester and (6R,7S)-9-allyl-7- amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 491.2 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

b) N-((6R,7S)-9-Allyl-2-fiuoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl) -2,2-dimethyl-malonamic acid

0.72 g (1.84 mmol) N-((6R,7S)-9-Allyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5- oxa-9-aza~benzocydohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-malonarmc acid ethyl ester in 10 ml tetrahydrofurane were treated with 0.08 g (1.84 mmol) lithium hydroxide monohydrate in 3 ml water for 5 hours at room temperature. The tetrahydrofurane was distilled off and the aqueous phase was extracted with diethylether. The water phase was acidified with 1.84 ml 1 N aqueous hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethylacetate to yield 482 mg (72%) N-((6R ₎ 7S)-9-allyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7 ₎ 8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-

benzocγdohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-mdonamic acid as white solid, MS m/e (%): 365.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-((6R,7S)-9-Allyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocγclohepten-7-yl)-N'-cyclopropγlmethyl-2,2-dimethyl-m alonamide

The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-((6R,7S)-9-aUyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-diraethyl- malonamic acid and cyclopropanemethylamine, MS m/e (%): 416.6 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 55

N-((6R,7S)-9-Allyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrah ydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-pyridin-3-ylmethyl-ma lonamide

The title compound was obtained in 66% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-((6R,7S)-9-allyl-2-fluoro-6-memyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro -5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-malonamic acid and 3- (aminomethyl)pyridine, MS m/e (%): 455.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 56

{(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-7-[2-methyl-2-(2,2,3,3,3-penta fluoro-propylcarbamoyl)- propionylamino]-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycloh epten-9-yl}-acetic acid methyl ester

a) f(6R,7S)-7-tert-Butoxycarbonγlamino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo -7,8-dihydro-6H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-9-yl)-acetic acid methyl ester

0.30 g (0.97 mmol) ((6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 8 ml dimethylformamide were stirred with 0.14 ml (1.45 mmol) methyl bromoacetate and 0.48 g (1.45 mmol) cesium carbonate overnight. Extraction with water/ ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 1:4 yielded 0.37 g (quant.) ((6R,7S)-7-tert- butoxycarbonylamino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-5 -oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-9-yl)-acetic acid methyl ester, MS m/e (%): 383.1 (M+H ⁺ , 14), 327.3 (24), 283.4 (199).

b) ((6R,7S)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-7,8-dihvdro-6H-5-ox a-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-9-yl)-acetic acid methyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 77 % yield according to the procedures described for example 5e using ((6R,7S)-7-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 7,8- dihydro-6H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-9-yl)-acetic acid methyl ester, MS m/e (%): 283.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) {(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-7-[2-methyl-2-( ^' 2,2,33,3-pentafluoro-propγlcarbamoyl)- propionylamino1-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycloh epten-9-yl}-acetic acid methyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 92% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and ((6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-ox a-9-aza- benzocydohepten-9-yl) -acetic acid methyl ester, MS m/e (%): 528.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 57

{(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-7-[2-methyl-2-(2,2,3,3,3-penta fluoro-propylcarbamoyl)- propionylamino]-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H!-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-9-yl}-acetic acid

0.10 g (0.19 mmol) {(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-7-[2-methyl-2-(2,2,3 ₎ 3,3-pentafluoro- propylcarbamoyl)-propionylammo]-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-oxa-9 -aza- benzocyclohepten-9-yl} -acetic acid methyl ester in 4 ml tetrahydrofurane were stirred with 0.005 g (0.21 mmol) lithium hydroxide in 1 ml water and 0.15 ml methanol for 3 hours. IN aqueous hydrochloric acid (2 ml) were added. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with dichloromethane/methanol 8:2 yielded 0.08 g (78%) {(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-7-[2-methyl-2-(2,2,3,3,3-pentaflu oro-propylcarbamoyl)- propionylamino]-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H!-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-9-yl}-acetic acid, MS m/e (%): 514.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 58

N-((6R,7S)-9-Carbamoylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7, 8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentaf luoro-propyl)- malonamide

a) (C6R,7S)-9-Carbamoylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6J ₁ 8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 59 % yield according to the procedures described for example 56a using ((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester and 2-bromoacetamide MS m/e (%): 368.1 (M+H ⁺ , 26), 312.2 (48), 268 (100).

b ^' ) N-( ^' (6R7S)-9-Carbamoylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pent afluoro-propyl)- malonamide

((6R,7S)-9-Carbamoylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8, 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester was deprotected according to the procedure in example 42b. The resulting 2-((6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo- 7,8-dihydro-6H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-9-yl)-acetamide was reacted with 2,2- dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid in analogy to the procedure described in example 2b to yield N-((6R,7S)-9-carbamoylmethyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8- oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2, 2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, MS m/e (%): 511.3 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 59

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-8 -oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide

a) [(6R7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-9-f2-morpholin-4-γl-ethyl)-8-oxo- 6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yn-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

0.10 mg (0.28 mmol) [(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester in 4 ml methanol was reacted with 0.036 ml (0.40 mmol) morpholine, 0.07 ml acetic acid and 0.03 g sodium cyanoborohydride at room temperature. Chromatography on silicagel with

ethylacetate/heptane 1:1 yielded 0.09 g (73%) [(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2- morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-b enzocyclohepten-7-yl]- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 424.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) N-[(6RJS)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-8-oxo -6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro- 5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll-2,2-dimethγl-N'-(2,2,3,3 3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide

[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-8-o xo-6,7,8,9-tetrah.ydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -carbamic acid tert-butyl ester was deprotected according to the procedure in example 42b. The resulting (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9- (2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyc lohepten-8-one was reacted with 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid in analogy to the procedure described in example 2b to yield N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2- morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-b enzocyclohepten-7-yl]- 2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, MS m/e (%): 569.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 60

N-((6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N ^I -(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 69% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocydohepten-8-one [example 23] with 2,2-dimethyl -N-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid (example 4a) as an off-white solid, MS m/e (%): 456.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 61

2,2-Dimethyl-N-((6R ₎ 7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-3-trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3 _> 3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) (2S3R)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-nitro-4-trifluorometh γl-phenoxy)-butyϊic acid In analogous manner to that described in example 5a), the reaction of (2S,3R)-2-tert- butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-butyric acid and l-fluoro-2-nitro-4-trifluoromethyl- benzene yielded quantitatively the title compound as a brown oil, MS m/e (%): 426.4(M+NH ₄ ⁺ , 85).

b) (2S,3R)-3-(2-Amino-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxyc arbonylamino- butyric acid

The title compound was obtained in 88% yield according to the procedure described in example 5b) by hydrogenation of (2S,3R)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-nitro-4- trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-butyric acid as a light brown solid, MS m/e (%): 379.1 (M+H ⁺ , 64).

c) ((6RJS)-6-Methyl-8-oxo-3-trifluoromethγl-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro -5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

The title compound was obtained in 96 % yield according to the procedure described in example 5c) by intramolecular condensation of (2S,3R)-3-(2-amino-4-trifluoromethyl- phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-butyric acid as an off-white solid, MS m/e (%): 361.4 (M+H ⁺ , 39).

d) (6RJS)-7-Amino-6-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihvdro-9H-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in 60% yield according to the procedure described in example 5e) by cleavage of the protecting group of ((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-3- trifluoromethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohep ten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester as an off-white solid, MS m/e (%): 261.3 (M+H ⁺ , 56).

e) 2,2-Dimethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-methγl-8-oxo-3-trifluoromethyl-6J ,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-f2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-p ropyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 90% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one with 2,2-dimethyl-N- (2,2,3 ,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid [example 4a)] as a light yellow solid, [α]s ₈₉ = - 97.17° (c=0.92% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 506.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 62

2-Methoxy-N-((6R,7S)-6-methyl-8-oxo-3-trifluoromethyl-6,7 ,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl) -malonamide

The title compound was obtained in 87% yield according to the procedure described in example 2b) by condensation of (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one (example 6Id) with 2-methoxy-N- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid [example 41] as a light yellow solid, [(X] ₅₈₉ = -107.05° (c=0.81% in MeOH), MS m/e (%): 508.5(M+H ⁺ , 100).

Exampla 63a

N-((6S,7R)-6-Benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocydohepten- 7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonam ide and

Example 63b

N-((6R ₎ 7S)-6-Benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9 -aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) racemic (2S3R and 2R,3S)-2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-butyric acid ethyl ester and

racemic (2R,3R and 2S3S)-2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-butyric acid ethyl ester

A solution of 20 g (70.6 mmol) dibenzylamino-acetic acid ethyl ester in 240 ml tetrahydrofuran was stirred at -78°C with 38.8 ml (77.6 mmol) lithium diisopropylamide (2M in heptane) for 30 minutes. 17.4 ml (77.6 mmol) phenylacetaldehyde were added and stirring was continued overnight. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature, water was added and most of the organic solvent was removed by distillation. About 20 g citric acid were dissolved in the aqueous residue. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 1/5 yielded as first eluting fraction 5.4 g (19%) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy- 4-phenyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 404.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100) and as second eluting fraction 4.1 g (15%) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl- butyric acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 404.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-butyric acid

To 5.43 g (13.5 mmol) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4- phenyl-butyric acid ethyl ester in 75 ml tetrahydrofurane were added 2.28 g (53.8 mmol) lithium hydroxide monohydrate dissolved in 13.5 ml water. The mixture was stirred at 6O ⁰ C overnight. Water was added followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. The waterphase was adjusted to pH 1 with 1 N aqueous hydrochloric acid. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with dichloromethane/methanol 9/1 yielded 3.50 g (69%) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-butyric acid, MS m/e (%): 376.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-Dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-4-phenyl - butyric acid

3.50 g (9.32 mmol) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl- butyric acid in 14 ml dimethylformamide were added at 0 ⁰ C to 0.86 g (19.8 mmol) sodium hydride (55%) in 2 ml dimethylformamide. The suspension was stirred for 2 hours and then 2.25 ml (20.5 mmol) 2,5-difluoro-nitrobenzene in 3.4 ml dimethylformamide were added. After stirring overnight at 0°C the mixture was poured on ice/water. The pH was adjusted to 1 by adding aqueous hydrochloric acid. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with dichloromethane/methanol (100:0 to 95:5) yielded 2.95 g (62 %) racemic (2S.3R and 2R,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-

fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-4-phenyl-butyτic acid as yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 515.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4- phenyl-butyric acid

2.95g (5.73 mmol) racemic (2S ₅ 3R and 2R,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro- phenoxy)-4-phenyl-butyric acid in 59 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 1.76 g Raney-Nickel. Filtration and removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 2.26 g (81%) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4-phenyl - butyric acid as light yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 485.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) racemic (6S,7R and 6R,7S)-6-Benzyl-7-dibenzylammo-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in similar yield yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4-phenyl-butyric acid, MS m/e (%): 467.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) (+)-(6S,7R)-6-Benzyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H -5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one and (-)-(6R,7S)-6-Benzyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

Racemic (6S,7R and 6R,7S)-6-benzyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-ox a- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one was separated by chiral HPLC on Chiralpak AD with isopropanol/heptane 1/9 to yield the title compounds.

g) (6S,7R)-7-Amino-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten- 8-one

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (+)-(6S,7R)-6-benzyl-7- dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 287.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

h) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten- 8-one

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (-)-(6R,7S)-6-benzyl-7- dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 287.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

i) N-((6S,7R)-6-Benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvd.ro-5-oxa -9-aza- benzoq^clohepten-y-yD-Σ^-dimethyl-N'-fΣ^^ΛS^-pentafluoro- propyD-malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6S,7R)-7- amino-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 532.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

i) N-((6R,7S)-6-Benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9 -aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2 _> 2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3n3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamid e

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 532.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 64a

N-((6R,7R or 6S,7S)-6-Benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-az a- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3 _> 3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonaniide, entity A

and Example 64b

N-((6S,7S or 6R,7R)-6-Benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetraliydro-5-oxa-9-a za- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide, entity B

a) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-butyτic acid

To 4.12 g (10.2 mmol) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4- phenyl-butyric acid ethyl ester in 57 ml tetrahydrofurane were added 1.73 g (40.8 mmol) lithium hydroxide monohydrate dissolved in 10 ml water. The mixture was stirred at 6O ⁰ C overnight. Water was added followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. The waterphase was adjusted to pH 1 with 1 N aqueous hydrochloric acid. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with dichloromethane/methanol 9/1 yielded

3.40 g (89%) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-butyric acid, MS m/e (%): 376.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) racemic (2R,3R and 2S3S)-2-Dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-4-phenyl- butyric acid

4.20 g (11.2 mmol) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-4-phenyl- butyric acid in 14 ml dimethylformamide were added at O ⁰ C to 1.04 g (23.7 mmol) sodium hydride (55%) in 2.5 ml dimethylformamide. The suspension was stirred for 2 hours and then 2.69 ml (24.6 mmol) 2.5-difluoro-nitrobenzene in 3.5 ml dimethylformamide were added. After stirring overnight at 0 ⁰ C the mixture was poured on ice/water. The pH was adjusted to 1 by adding aqueous hydrochloric acid. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with dichloromethane/methanol (100:0 to 95:5) yielded 4.02 g (70 %) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4- fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-4-phenyl-butyric acid as yellow oil, IH-NMR (ppm, CDC13): 2.55-2.63 (m, IH); 3.54-3.69 (m, 2H); 3.61, 3.66, 3.92, 3.97 (AB, 4H); 4.73-4.80 (m, IH); 6.14-6.19 (m, IH); 6.79-6.84 (m,lH); 7.01-7.03 (m, 2H); 7.14-7.16 (m, 3H); 7.2-7.4 (m,HH).

c) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4- phenyl-butyric acid

4.02 g (7.81 mmol) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro- phenoxy)-4-phenyl-butyτic acid in 80 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 2.40 g Raney-Nickel. Filtration and removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 3.36 g (89%) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4-phenyl - butyric acid as light yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 485.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) racemic (6R,7R and 6S,7S)-6-Benzyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-g-aza-benzocyclohepten-δ-one

The title compound was obtained in similar yield yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-4-phenyl-butyric aάd, MS m/e (%): 467.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (+)-(6R,7R or 6S,7S)-6-Benzyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6 J-dihvdro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one and (-)-(6SjS or 6R,7R)-6-Benzyl-7-dibenzylamino-2- fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

Racemic (6R _> 7R and 6S,7S)-6-benzyl-7-dibenzykmino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa - 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one was separated by cbiral HPLC on Chiralpak AD with isopropanol/heptane 1/9 to yield the title compounds.

f) (6RJR or 6S JS)-7-Amino-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-6 J-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one, entity A

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (+)-(6R,7R or 6S,7S)-6-benzyl-7- dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 287.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

g) (6SJS or 6R,7R)-7-Amino-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihvdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one, entity B

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (-)-(6S,7S or 6R,7R)-6-benzyl-7- dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 287.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

h) N-((6R,7R or 6S ,7S)-6-Benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,33,3-pentafluoro -propyl)-malonamide, entity A

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7R or 6S,7S)-7-amino-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocydohepten-8- one, entity A, MS m/e (%): 532.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

i) N-((6S,7S or 6R,7RV6-Benzyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza - benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide, entity B

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6S,7S or 6R,7R)-7-amino-6-benzyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8- one, entity B. MS m/e (%): 532.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 65a

N-((6S,7R)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

and Example 65b

N-((6R,7S)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a ^" ) racemic (2R,3S and 2S3R)-3-Cydopropyl-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid ethyl ester and

racemic (2R _> 3R and 2S,3S)-3-Cyclopropyl-2-dibenzγlamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid ethyl ester

A solution of 44,2 g (156 mmol) dibenzylamino- acetic acid ethyl ester in 300 ml tetrahydrofuran was stirred at -70 ⁰ C with 92.0 ml (184 mmol) lithium diisopropylamide (2M in heptane) for 60 minutes. 14.0 ml (184 mmol) cydopropanecarboxaldehyde were added and stirring was continued overnight. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature an poured on saturated aqueous ammonium chloride. Extraction with diethyether and chromatography on silicagel with diethyether/heptane 1/2 yielded as first eluting fraction 17.1 g (31%) racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylamino- 3 -hydroxy-propionic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 354.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100) and as second eluting fraction 20.1 g (36%) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-3-cydopropyl-2- dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 354.3 (M-I-H ⁺ , 100).

b) racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-Cydopropyl-2-dibenzylammo-3-hydroxy-propionic acid

To 17.1 g (48.5 mmol) racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylamino-3- hydroxy-propionic acid ethyl ester in 446 ml tetrahydrofurane were added 8.22 g (194

mmol) lithium hydroxide monohydrate dissolved in 74 ml water. The mixture was stirred at 6O ⁰ C overnight. The organic solvent was removed by distillation. Sodium dihydrogenphosphate was added followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. Chromatography on silicagel with diethylether/heptane (1:1 tol:0) yielded 9.03 g (57%) racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 326.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-Cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro- phenoxy) -propionic acid

1.30 g (4.00 mmol) racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-Cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylamino-3- hydroxy-propionic acid in 4 ml dimethylformamide were added at 0 ⁰ C to 0.37 g (8.48 mmol) sodium hydride (55%) in 4 ml dimethylformamide. The suspension was stirred for 2 hours and then 0.96 ml (8.8 mmol) 2,5-difluoro-nitrobenzene in 3.4 ml dimethylformamide were added. After stirring overnight the mixture was poured on ice/water. The pH was adjusted to 1 by adding aqueous hydrochloric acid. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with diethylether/heptane (25:75 to 100:0) yielded 1.57 g (85 %) racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylamino- 3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-propionic acid as light yellow foam, MS m/e (%): 465.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

di racemic ( ^" 2R.3S and 2S,3R)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy ^' )-3-cyclopropyl-2- dibenzylamino-propionic acid

1.47g (3.17 mmol) racemic (2R.3S and 2S,3R)-3-Cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4- fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-propionic acid in 50 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 0.37 g Raney-Nickel. Filtration and removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 1.22 g (89%) racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-3-cyclopropyl-2- dibenzylamino-propionic acid as light grey foam, MS m/e (%): 435.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) racemic (6SJR and 6R,7S)-6-Cydopropyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in 49% yield yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using racemic (2R,3S and 2S,3R)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-3-cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylamino-propionic acid, MS m/e (%): 415.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f ⁾ (+)-(6S,7R)-6-Cyclopropyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihyd ro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzoq^clohepten-8-one and (-)-(6RjS ^" )-6-Cγclopropyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-67- dib.ydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

Racemic (6S,7R and 6R,7S)-6-Cyclopropyl-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H -5- oxa^-aza-benzocyclohepten-δ-one was separated by chiral HPLC on Chiralpak AD with isopropanol/heptane 1/9 to yield the title compounds.

g) (6S,7R)-7-Amino-6-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa- 9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (+)-(6S,7R)-6-cyclopropyl-7- dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 235.1 (M-H, 100).

h) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-6-cvclopropyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihvdro-9H-5-oxa- 9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (-)-(6R,7S)-6-cyclopropyl-7- dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclo hepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 235.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

i) N-((6S,7R)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-fiuoro-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2 ₎ 2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6S,7R)-7- amino-6-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benz ocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 482.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

jl N-ffβRJSI-ό-Cyclopropyl-Σ-fluoro-δ-oxo-βJ.δ^-tetrahvdr o-S-oxa-g-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-6-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benz ocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 482.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 65c

(+)-N-((6S,7S or 6R,7R)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-£luoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-ox a-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide, entity A

and Example 65d

(-)-N-((6R,7R or 6S,7S)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa -9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro -propyl)-malonamide, entity B

The compounds of example 65c and 65d were prepared in analogy to example 65a and 65b but from racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-3-cyclopropyl-2-dibenzylammo-3-hydroxy- propionic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 482.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Exampla 66a

N-((6R,7S)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydrox7-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pent afluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 66b

N-((6R,7S)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2 ₎ 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity B

a) 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-malonic acid monoethyl ester

To a solution of 3.52 g (20 mmol) diethyl methylmalonate in 40 ml dimethylformamide were added 13.1 g (40 mmol) cesium carbonate. The suspension was stirred at room temperature and air was bubbled in for 1 hour. The mixture was poured into water and

extracted with ethylacetate. Extraction at pH 1 with ethylacetate yielded 2.28 g (70%) 2- hydroxy-2-methyl-malonic acid monoethyl ester, light yellow liquid, MS m/e (%): 161.0 (M-H, 100).

b) 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-C2,2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester

To a solution of 2.08 g (12.8 mmol) 2 -hydroxy- 2-methyl-malonic acid monoethyl ester in 50 ml of tetrahydrofuran 1.39 g (12.8 mmol) of 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine, 2.51 g (12.8 mmol) of N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 1.77 g (12.8 mmol) of 1-hydroxybenzotrizole hydrate and 4.48 ml (25.7 mmol) of N,N- diisopropyl-ethylamine were added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 h. Silicagel was added and the solvent was removed by distillation. The residue was purified by chromatography on silicagel (ethyl acetate/heptane = 0:100 to 50:50) to yield 3.01 g (80%) of the title compound as white solid, MS m/e (%): 292.1 (M-H ⁺ , 100).

c) 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid

To a solution of 2.91 g (9.93 mmol) 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3 ₎ 3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester in 50 ml of tetrahydrofurane were added 0.42 g (9,92 mmol) of lithium hydroxide in 20 ml of water and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. After concentration in vacuo water (50 ml) was added and the mixture was acidified to pH 1. Extraction with ethylacetate gave 2.46 g (94%) of the title compound as a solid, MS m/e (%): 263.9 (M-H, 100).

d) N-((6R,7S)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5 -oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydrox7-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,33,3-penta fluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity A and Entity B

N-((6R,7S)-6-Cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydr o-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2 _> 3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide was obtained as mixture of epimers according to the procedures described for example 2b using racemic 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-cyclopropyl-2-nuoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9 ~ aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one. The epimers were separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD using isopropanol/heptane 15:85 to yield (-)-N-((6R,7S)-6-cyclopropyl-2- fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocydohepten- 7-yl)-2-hydroxy-2- methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, entity A, MS m/e (%): 484.5

(M+H ⁺ , 100), as first eluting fraction, and (-)-N-((6R,7S)-6-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydr oxy-2-methyl-N'- (2 ₎ 2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, entity B, as second eluting fraction, MS m/e (%): 484.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100). Example 67

Racemic N-((6R,7S and 6S,7R)-6-Cydopropyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2,2-di methyl-malonamide

a) N-(3,5-dmuoro-benzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-malonarnic acid was obtained in comparable yields according to the procedures described for 2-methyl- N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid (see example 1) using diethyl-2,2- dimethyl- malonate instead of diethyl methyl-malonate in step a) and 3,5- difluorobenzylamine instead of 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine in step b), MS m/e (%): 258.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) Racemic N-((6R,7S and 6S JRl-θ-Cyclopropyl-Σ-fluoro-δ-oxo-β J,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-N'-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2, 2-dimethyl-malonamide The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using N-(3,5-difluoro-benzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-malonamic acid and racemic (6R,7S and 6S,7R)-7-amino-6-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9 -aza-benzocyclohepten- 8-one, MS m/e (%): 476.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 68a

N-((S)-2-Fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonam id

and Example 68b

N-((R)-2-Fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-o xa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonam ide

a) 2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester

A solution of 11.3 g (40.0 mmol) dibenzylamino-acetic acid ethyl ester in 107 ml tetrahydrofuran and 107 ml toluene was stirred at -70 ⁰ C with 22 ml (44 mmol) lithium diisopropylamide (2M in heptane) for 30 minutes. 3.40 ml (46 mmol) acetone were added and stirring was continued overnight. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temprature, aqueous ammonium chloride solution was added. Extraction with diethylether and chromatography on silicagel with diethylether /heptane 1/2 yielded 7.16 g (52%) 2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 342.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) 2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid

To 2.90 g (8.49 mmol) 2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester in 300 ml methanol were added 3.21 g (51.0 mmol) potassium hydroxide dissolved in 100 ml water. The mixture was stirred at 60 ⁰ C overnight. 500 ml saturated, aqueous sodium dihydrogenphosphate solution were added followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. Chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptan (50:50 to 100:0) yielded 1.41 g (53%) 2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid, MS m/e (%): 312.3 (M-H, 100).

c) 2-Dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-3-methyl-butyri c acid

1.41 g (4.51 mmol) 2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid and 0.54 ml (4.95 mmol) 2,5-difiuoronitrobenzene in 46 ml tetrahydrofuran were treated at 0 ⁰ C with 19.8 ml (9.9 mmol) potassium bis (trimethylsilyl) amide (0.5 M in toluene). The solution was stirred overnight at room temperature and was then poured on ice/water. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with diethylether/heptane (30:70 to 75:25) and yielded 0.40 g (20 %) 2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2~nitro-phenoxy)-3-methyl- butyric acid as yellow solid, MS m/e (%): 453.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) 3-f2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-3-methyl-butyri c acid

0.10 g (0.22 mmol) 2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-3-methyl-butyri c acid in 3.4 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 0.03 g Raney- Nickel. Filtration and

removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 0.09 g (93%) 3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-3-methyl-butyric acid as colorless solid, MS m/e (%): 423.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) 7-Dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-6,7-dihγdro-9H-5-oxa- 9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in similar yield yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using 3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-3- methyl-butyric acid, MS m/e (%): 405.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) (-)-(S)-7-Dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H -5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one and (+)-(R)-7-Dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-6,7- dihYdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocYclohepten-8-one

Racemic 7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9 -aza- benzocydohepten-8-one was separated by chiral HPLC on Chiralpak AD with isopropanol/heptane 20:80 to yield the title compounds.

g) (S)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten- 8-one

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (-)-(S)-7-dibenzγlamino-2- fluoro-6,6-dimeth7l-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohep ten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 225.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

h) ( ^" R)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-6,6-dimethγl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa -9-aza-benzocyclohepten- 8-one

The title compound was prepared by hydrogenation of (+)-(R)-7-dibenzylamino-2- fluoro-6 _> 6-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten -8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 225.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

i1 N-((S)-2-Pluoro-6,6-dimethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,33,3-pentafluoro -propyl ^' )-malonamid

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafiuoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (S)-7-amino- 2-fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycloh epten-8-one, MS m/e

(%): 470.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

D N-f f^-Σ-Fluoro-ό^-dimethyl-δ-oxo-όJ^^-tetrahvdro-S-oxa-g-az a- benzocyclohepten-7-yl ^* )-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,23,33-pentafluoro-propyl)-rαalon amide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (R)-7-amino- 2-fluoro-6,6-dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycloh epten~8-one, MS m/e (%): 470.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 69a

N-((6R,7S)-6-Ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-b enzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2- dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

and Example 69b

N-((6S,7R)-6-Ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-b enzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2,2- dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

a) 2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-nitro-phenoxy)-pentanoic acid

7.05 g (30.2 mmol) 2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid in 7 ml dimethylformamide were added at 0 ⁰ C to 2.80 g (64.1 mmol) sodium hydride (55%) in 56 ml dimethylformamide. The suspension was stirred for 2 hours and then 3.54 ml (33.2 mmol) l-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene were added. After stirring for 2 days the mixture was poured on ice/water and extracted with diethylether. The pH was adjusted to 1 by adding aqueous hydrochloric acid. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 1/1 yielded 6.03 g (56 %) 2-tert- butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-nitro-phenoxy)-pentanoic acid as orange oil, MS m/e (%): 353.4 (M-H, 100).

b) 3-(2-Amino-phenoxy ^* )-2-tert-butoxycarbonylammo-pentanoic acid

6.03 g (17.0 mmol) 2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(2-nitro-phenoxy)-pentanoic acid in 110 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 0.21 g Palladium 10% on charcoal. Filtration and removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 5.22 g (95%) 3-(2~amino-phenoxy)-2- tert-butoxycarbonylamino-pentanoic acid as red oil, MS m/e (%): 325.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) ((6R,7S)-6-Ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoc yclohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester and ((6S,7R)-6-Ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-τetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

5.22 g (16.0 mmol) 3-(2-Amino-phenoxy)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-pentanoic acid and 3.12 g (15.9 mmol) N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethyl-carbodiimid-hydrochlorid in 71 ml dimethylformamide were stirred overnight at room temperature. Extraction with saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate/ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 1:2 followed by chromatography on Chiralpak AD with heptane/ethanol 80:20 yielded 0.46 g (-)-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro- 5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, [ IH-NMR (ppm, CDC13): l.ll(t, 3H), 1.42 (s, 9H), 1.5-1.9 (m, 2H), 4.53-4.62 (m, IH), 4.76 (me, IH), 5.57 (d, IH), 6.94-6.97 (m, IH), 7.0-7.1 (m, IH), 7.1-7.18 (m, 2H), 8.08 (broad, IH)], and 590 mg (+)-((6S,7R)-6-ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, [IH-NMR (ppm, CDC13): 1.1 l(t, 3H), 1.42 (s, 9H), 1.5-1.9 (m, 2H), 4.53-4.62 (m, IH), 4.76 (me, IH), 5.57 (d, IH), 6.94- 6.97 (m, IH), 7.0-7.1 (m, IH), 7.1-7.18 (m, 2H), 7.39 (broad, IH)].

d) (6S,7R)-7-Amino-6-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared in quantitative yield by reaction of 590 mg (1.93 mmol) ((6S,7R)-6-ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoc yclohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester with 2.86 g (29 mmol) ortho phosphoric acid in 6 ml tetrahydrofurane, MS m/e (%): 207.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (6R,7S)-7-Amino-6-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocycl ohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared in 81% yield by reaction of 460 mg (1.50 mmol) ((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoc yclohepten-7-yl)- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester with 2.23 g (22.5 mmol) ortho phosphoric acid in 4 ml tetrahydrofurane, MS m/e (%): 207.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) N-^6S,7R)-6-Ethyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoc ydohepten-7-yl ^' )- 2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6S,7R)-7- amino-6-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8- one, MS m/e (%): 452.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

g ^" ) N-((6R,7S)-6-Ethyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzo cyclohepten-7-yl ^' )- 2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-6-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8- one, MS m/e (%): 452.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 70a

N-[(6R _> 7S)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8, 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3~pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide, entity A

and Example 70b

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6, 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide, entity B

a) N-((6RjS)-9-AHyl-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5 -oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pent afluoro-propyl)- malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2 ₎ 2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and

(6R,7S)-9-allyl-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 498.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) N-r(6RjS)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2-oxo-ethyl)-6J,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yn-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,33-pen tafluoro-propyl)- malonamide

A solution of 1.30 g (3 mmol) (6R,7S)-9-allyl-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one in 60 ml dichloromethane was treated with ozone at -75 ⁰ C for 60 minutes. Methyl sulfide, 0.81 g (13 mmol), was added and the solution was stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The solvent was distilled off under vacuum and the residue was chromatographed in silicagel with n-heptane/ethylacetate 100:0 to 0:100 to yield 1.07 g (82%) N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2-oxo- ethyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, MS m/e (%): 500.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c ^N ) N-[(6RjS)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hvdroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6J,8,9 -tetrahvdro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3 -pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide

1.00 g (2.0 mmol N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2-oxo-ethyl)-6,7,8 ₅ 9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-2-me thyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl) -malonamide in 30 ml tetrahydrofurane were reduced with 0.09 g (2.0 mmol) sodium borohydride. Chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 0:100 to 100:0 yielded 0.33 g (34%) N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl- 8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]- 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N- (2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, MS m/e (%): 502.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) N-r(6RJS)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8, 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll -2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafiuoro~ propyD-malonamide, entity A and

N-[(6RjS)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hvdroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7 ,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll-2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyD-malonamide, entity B

0.31 g (1.0 mmol) N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-2-me thyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide epimers were separated by chromatography on

Chiralpak AD with isopropanol/heptane 15:85 to yield 0.11 g N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-9-(2- hydroxy-ethyl)-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocydohepten-7-yl]- 2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, entity A, ' MS m/e (%): 502.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100) and 0.08 g N-[(6R,7S)-2-fiuoro-9-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6- methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)- hydrox7-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide , entity B, MS m/e (%): 502.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 71a

N- [ (6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9- (2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-( R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-penta£luoro- propyl)-malonamide, entity A

and Example 71b

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-( R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide, entity B

a) [(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyD-6, 7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

A solution of 3.0Og (10.0 mmol) ((6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester and 3.37 g ( 15.0 mmol) 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl triflate in 30 ml dimethylformarnide were treated with 4.73 g (15.0 mmol) cesium carbonate for 6 hours. The solvent was distilled off at low pressure and the residue was extracted with water/ ethylacetate. Chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ethylacetate 100:0 to 0:100 yielded 3.79 g (99%) [(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8- oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten-7-yl]- carbamic acid tert-butyl ester, MS m/e (%): 393.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) (6R7S)-7-Ammo-2-fluoro-6-meτhγl-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethylV6 J-dihvdro-9H-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocγclohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared in 75% yield by reaction of 3.70 g (9.0 mmol) [(6R ₎ 7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester with 18 ml trifluoro acetic acid in 75 ml dichloromethane, MS m/e (%): 293.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethvD- 6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-2-meth.yl-N'-(2,2 ₁ 3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyP-malonamide

The title compound was obtained as mixture of epimers according to the procedures described for example 2b using racemic 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,3,3 _J 3-pentafluoro- propyl) -malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2 ₎ 2,2-trifluoro- ethyl)-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 504.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) N-r(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl) -6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocvclohepten-7-vn-2-( R or S)-hvdroxy-2-methγl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyP-malonamide, entity A and

N-[(6RJS)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethy l)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocγclohepten-7-yll-2-( R or S)-hvdroxy-2-methyl-N'-( ^' 2,2,3>3,3-pentafluoro- propyO-malonamide, entity B

Epimeric N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl) -6 ₎ 7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-2-me thyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide was separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD using ethanol/heptane 10:90 to yield (-)-N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2- trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7,8 _> 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-( R or S)- hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamid e, entity A, MS m/e (%): 540.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100), as first eluting fraction, and (-)-N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl- 8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6 _J 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]- 2-( R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malona mide, entity B, as second eluting fraction, MS m/e (%): 540.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 72a

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2- (R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'- (2,2,2-trifiuoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 72b

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity B

a) 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester RO5026120

To a solution of 31.5 g (15.5 mmol) 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-malonic acid monoethyl ester in 400 ml of tetrahydrofuran 16.9 g (17.1 mmol) of 2,2,2-trifluoroethylamine, 32.7 g (17.1 mmol) of N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 23.1 g (17.1 mmol) of 1-hydroxybenzotrizole hydrate and 58.1 ml (34.2 mmol) of N,N-diisopropyl- ethylamine were added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 h. The solvent was removed by distillation and the residue was extracted with water/ ethylacetate. Chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ ethylacetate 1:1 yielded 25.4 g (67%) 2- hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 242.1 (M-H, 100).

b) (S or R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester, entity A and (S or R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl ^' )-malonamic acid ethyl ester, entity B

Racemic 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester was separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD with heptane/ethanol to yield (-)-(S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester, entity A, MS m/e (%): 242.3 (M-H, 100), as the first eluting fraction and (+)-(S or R)-2-hydroxy- 2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester, entity B, MS m/e (%): 242.4 (M-H, 100), as second eluting fraction.

c) (S or R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methγl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity A

To a solution of 3.60 g (15.0 mmol) (S or R) -2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N- (2,2,2 -trifluoro- ethyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester, entity A, in 50 ml of tetrahydrofurane were added 0.65 g (16 mmol) of lithium hydroxide in 25 ml of water and the mixture was stirred for 18 hours at room temperature. After removal of the organic solvent by distillation the mixture was acidified to pH 1. Extraction with ethylacetate gave 2.70 g (85%) of the title compound as an oil, MS m/e (%): 214.3 (M-H, 100). d) (S or R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methγl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity B

To a solution of 3.68O g (16.0 mmol) (S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro- ethyl) -malonamic acid ethyl ester, entity B, in 50 ml of tetrahydrofurane were added 0.69 g (16 mmol) of lithium hydroxide in 25 ml of water and the mixture was stirred for 18 hours at room temperature. After removal of the organic solvent by distillation the mixture was acidified to pH 1. Extraction with ethylacetate gave 3.00 g (89%) of the title compound as an oil, MS m/e (%): 213.9 (M-H, 100).

e) N-r(6RJSV2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6 J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2, 2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, epimer A

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using (S or R)-2-hydrox7-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity B, and (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 490.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) N-r(6RJS)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6J,8,9-tetrahvdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yll-2-hydroxy-2-methγl-N'-(2,2 ,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, epimer B

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using (S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2 ₎ 2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity A, and (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 490.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 73a

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocydohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S )-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 73b

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-( R or S )-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(3,3 _> 3-trifluoro- propyl)-malonamide, entity B

a) 2-Hydroxy-2-meΦyl-N-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid ethyl ester

To a solution of 2.00 g (8.51 mmol) 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-malonic acid monoethyl ester in 60 ml of tetrahydrofuran 1.27 g (8.51 mmol) of 3,3,3-trifluoropropylarnme hydrochloride, 1.67 g (8.51 mmol) of N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride, 1.17 g (8.51 mmol) of 1-hydroxybenzotrizole hydrate and 4.46 ml (25.5 mmol) of N,N-diisopropyl-ethylamine were added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 h. Silicagel was added and the solvent was removed by distillation. The residue was purified by chromatography on silicagel dichloromethane/methanol 7:3 to yield 2.33 g (94%) of the title compound, MS m/e (%): 258.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) 2-Hγdroxy-2-metfayl-N-(33 _> 3-trifluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid

To a solution of 2.30 g (7.87 mmol) 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(3,3,3-trifiuoro-propyl)- malonamic acid ethyl ester in 40 ml of tetrahydrofurane were added 0.33 g (7.87 mmol) of lithium hydroxide in 20 ml of water and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. After concentration in vacuo water (50 ml) was added and the mixture was acidified to pH 1. Extraction with ethylacetate gave 1.46 g (81%) of the title compound as a solid, MS m/e (%): 228.1 (M-H, 100).

O N-[f6RJSV2-Huoro-6-metfa\d-8-oxo-9-f2,2,2-trifluoro-et3i^V6, 7,8,9-tetrahγdro-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl ^" l-2-(R or S )-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(3,3,3-trifluoro- propyO-malonamide, entity A and entity B

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-eth yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S )-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide was obtained as mixture of epimers according to the procedures described for example 2b using racemic 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocydohepten-8-one. The epimers were separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD using ethanol/heptane 15:85 to yield (-)-N-[(6R,7S)- 2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9-te trahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S )-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity A, MS m/e (%): 504.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100), as first eluting fraction, and (-)- N-[(6R,7S)-2-fluoro-6-methyl-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl) -6,7,8 ₎ 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S )-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity B, as second eluting fraction, MS m/e (%): 504.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 74

N-[(6R,7S)-6-Ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2 ₎ 2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7,8 _> 9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafl uoro-propyl)- malonamide

a) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)- 2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester and racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)- 2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester

A solution of 20 g (70.6 mmol) dibenzylamino-acetic acid ethyl ester in 240 ml tetrahydrofuran was stirred at -78°C with 38.8 ml (77.6 mmol) lithium diisopropylamide (2M in heptane) for 30 minutes. 5.83 ml (77.6 mmol) Propionaldehyde in 5 ml tetrahydrofurane were added and stirring was continued overnight. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temprature, water was added and most of the organic solvent was removed by distillation. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel

with ethylacetate/heptane 1/5 yielded as first eluting fraction 6.85 g (28%) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)- 2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 342.3 (MH-H ⁺ , 100) and as second eluting fraction 6.15 g (26%) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)- 2- dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 342.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)- 2-Dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid

To 17.7 g (51.9 mmol) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)- 2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy- pentanoic acid ethyl ester in 245 ml tetrahydrofurane were added 8.80 g (208 mmol) lithium hydroxide monohydrate dissolved in 44 ml water. The mixture was stirred at 60 ⁰ C for 2.5 days and the organic solvent was removed by distillation. Water was added followed by extraction with diethylether. The waterphase was adjusted to pH 1. Extraction with ethylacetate yielded 14.8 g (91%) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)- 2- dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid, MS m/e (%): 314.1 (M-I-H ⁺ , 100).

c) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-Dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-phenoxy)-pentanoi c acid

To 14.8 g (47.3 mmol) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)- 2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy- pentanoic acid in 90 ml dimethylformamide were added at 0 ⁰ C 8.26 g (189 mmol) sodium hydride (55%). The suspension was stirred for 2 hours and then 10.4 ml (94.6 mmol) 2,5-difiuoro-nitrobenzene in 10 ml dimethylformamide were added. After stirring overnight the mixture was poured under cooling on aqueous 2M citric acid solution. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane (3:7) yielded 12.9 g (61 %) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2- nitro-phenoxy)-pentanoic acid as orange solid, MS m/e (%): 453.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino- pentanoic acid

4.3Og (9.50 mmol) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro- phenoxy)-pentanoic acid in 30 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 1.12 g Raney- Nickel. Filtration and removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 3.95 g (98%) (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-pentanoi c acid as foam, MS m/e (%): 423.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) racemic ( ^" 6S7R and 6R7S)-7-Dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fiuoro-6J-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in similar yield yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-2-dibenzylamino-pentanoic acid, MS m/e (%): 405.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) C+)-(6SJR)-7-Dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-6,7--dihvdro-9H- 5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one and (-)-(6R,7S)-7-Dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

Racemic (6S,7R and 6R,7S)-7-dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa -9- aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one was separated by cbiral HPLC on Chiralpak AD with isopropanol/heptane 20/80 to yield the title compounds.

g) (6RJS)-7-Dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-f2,2,2-trifluoro-e thvI)-6,7-dihvdro-9H- 5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

A solution of 0.50 g (1.24 mmol) (-)-(6R,7S)-7-dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fiuoro-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one and 0.44 g (1.85 mmol) 2,2,2- trifluoroethyl triflate in 5 ml dimethylformamide were treated with 0.61 g (1.85 mmol) cesium carbonate for 18 hours. The mixture was extracted with water/ ethylacetate. Chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ ethylacetate 70:30 yielded 0.34 g (57%) (6R,7S)-7-dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro- ethyl)-6 _> 7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 487.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

h) f6RJS)-7-Amino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6J -dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared in 66 % yield by hydrogenation of (6R,7S)-7- dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7 -dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 307.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

i) N-[(6RJS)-6-Ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethylV6, 7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl1-2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-penta fluoro-propyl)- malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7-dihydro -9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one. MS m/e (%): 552.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 75a

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N- (2,2,2- trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamide, entity A

and Example 75b

(S or R)-2-Ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N- (2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamide, entity B

a) (6R,7S~)-7-Amino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza -benzocyclohepten-8- one

The title compound was prepared in quantitative yield by hydrogenation of (-)-(6R,7S)- 7-dibenzylamino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 225.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-malonic acid monoethyl ester

The title compound was prepared in similar yields in analogy to example 66a starting from diethyl ethylmalonate, MS m/e (%): 175.1 (M-H, 100).

c) 2-Hydroxy-2-f2 _> 2,2-trifluoro-ethylcarbamoyl) -butyric acid ethyl ester

The title compound was prepared in similar yields in analogy to example 72a starting from 2-ethyl-2-hydroxy-malonic acid monoethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 256.3 (M-H, 100).

d) 2-Hydroxy-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid

The title compound was prepared in similar yields in analogy to example 72c starting from 2-hydroxy-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethylcarbarnoyl)-butyric acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 228.2 (M-H, 100).

e) (R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-( ^' f6R7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa -9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-m alonamide, entity A and entity B

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-nuoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahyd ro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ₎ 2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamide was obtained as mixture of epimers in 74% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-hydroxy-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino- 6-ethyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten -8-one. The epimers were separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD using isopropanol/heptane 15:85 to yield (-)-(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethy l)-malonamide, entity A, MS m/e (%): 436.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100), as first eluting fraction, and (-)-(R or S)-2-ethyl-N- ((6R ₎ 7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7- yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamide, entity B, as second eluting fraction, MS m/e (%): 436.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 76a

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-pr opyl)-malonamide, entity A

and Example 76b

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocydohepten- 7-yi) -2-hydroxy-N- (2,2 ,3 ,3 ,3-pentafluoro-propyl) -malonamide, entity B

a) 2-Hydroxy-2-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro-propγlcarbamoyl)-butyric acid ethyl ester

The title compound was prepared in similar yields in analogy to example 66b starting from 2-ethyl-2-hydroxy-malonic acid monoethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 306.2 (M-H, 100).

b) 2-Hydroxy-2-(2,2,33,3-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyτic acid

The title compound was prepared in similar yields in analogy to example 66c starting from 2-hydroxy-2-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafiuoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 278.1 (M-H, 100).

c) (R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-f (6RJS)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6 J,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yD-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,3,33-pentafluoro-prop γl)-malonamide, entity A and entity B

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzoq^clohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-pr opyl)-malonamide was obtained as mixture of epimers in 66% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-hydroxy-2-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten- 8-one. The epimers were separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD using isopropanol/heptane 10:90 to yield (-)-(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8- oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2- hydroxy-N-(2,2,3,3,3- pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, entity A, MS m/e (%): 486.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100), as first eluting fraction, and (-)-(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl) -malonamide, entity B, as second eluting fraction, MS m/e (%): 486.2 (M+H , 100).

Example 77a

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 77b

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity B

a) 2-Hydroxy-2-(3,3 _> 3-trifluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid ethyl ester

The title compound was prepared in similar yields in analogy to example 73a starting from 2-ethyl-2-hydroxy-malonic acid monoethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 270.3 (M-H ₅ 100).

b) 2-Hydroxy-2-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propylcarbamovD-butyric acid

The title compound was prepared in similar yields in analogy to example 73b starting from 2-hydroxy-2-(2,2,3 ₎ 3,3-pentafluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 242.1 (M-H, 100).

c) (R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-f (6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-az a- benzocyclob.epten-7-yl)-2-hydro3cy-N-(3,33-trifluoro-propyl) -malonamide ₁ entity A and entity B

(R or S)-2-Eth.yl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrah ydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide was obtained as mixture of epimers in 43% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-hydroxy-2-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocydoh epten-8-one. The epimers were separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD using isopropanol/heptane 10:90 to yield (-)-(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahy dro- 5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3,3,3-triflu oro-propyl)-malonamide, entity A, MS m/e (%): 450.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100), as first eluting fraction, and (-)-(R or S)-2- ethyl-N-((6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5 -oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3,3,3-trifluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity B, as second eluting fraction, MS m/e (%): 450.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 78a

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N- [(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6, 7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 78b

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ₎ 2 ₎ 2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity B

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoq^clohepten-7-yl]-2-hydrox7-N-(2 ,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide was obtained as mixture of epimers in 70% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-hydroxy-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro- ethylcarbamoyl)-butyric acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro- ethyl)-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one. The epimers were separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD using isopropanol/heptane 15:85 to yield (-)-(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity A, MS m/e (%): 518.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100), as first eluting fraction, and (-)- (R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6 ₎ 7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity B, as second eluting fraction, MS m/e (%): 518.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 79a

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide, entity A

and Example 79b

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-[(6R _> 7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6 ,7,8 ₎ 9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide, entity B

(R or S)-2-Ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2 _; 2 ₅ 2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6,7 ₅ 8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,3,3,3-pentafiuoro- propyl)-malonamide was obtained as mixture of epimers in 62% yield according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2-hydroxy-2-(2,2,3 _> 3 _> 3-pentafiuoro- propylcarbamoyl) -butyric acid and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-(2,2 ₎ 2-trifluoro- ethyl)-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one. The epimers were separated by chromatography on Chiralpak AD using isopropanol/heptane 15:85 to yield

(-)-(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-triflu oro-ethyl)-6,7,8,9- tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzoq^clohepten-7-yl]-2-hydroxy-N-(2 ,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro- propyl)-malonamide, entity A, MS m/e (%): 568.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100), as first eluting fraction, and (-)-(R or S)-2-ethyl-N-[(6R,7S)-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2 ₎ 2-trifluoro-etliyl)- 6 ₎ 7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2- hydroxy-N-(2,2,3,3 ₎ 3- pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamide, entity B, as second eluting fraction, MS m/e (%): 568.2 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 80

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide

a) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzγlamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester and racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-5-Benzyloχy-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy- pentanoic acid ethyl ester

A solution of 42 g (148 mmol) dibenzylamino-acetic acid ethyl ester in 1 1 tetrahydrofuran was stirred at -70 ⁰ C with 87 ml (77.6 mmol) lithium diisopropylamide (2M in tetrahydrofurane) for 60 minutes. 28.7 g (175 mmol) 3-(Benzyloxy)propanal were added and stirring was continued overnight. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and 200 ml saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution was added. Extraction with diethylether and chromatography on silicagel with ethylacetate/heptane 0:100 to 100:0 yielded as first eluting fraction 13.0 g (20%) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-5- benzyloxy-2-dibenzylammo-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 448.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100) and as second eluting fraction 11.0 g (17%) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-5- benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester, MS m/e (%): 448.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid

To 13.0 g (29 mmol) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-5-benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3- hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester in 150 ml tetrahydrofurane were added 4.88 g (116 mmol) lithium hydroxide monohydrate dissolved in 41 ml water. The mixture was stirred

- Ill - at 60°C for 16 hours. A I M aqueous solution of potassium dihydrogenphosphate was added followed by extraction with ethylacetate. Chromatography on silicagel with heptane/etylacetate 4:1 to 1:1 yielded 8.57 g (70%) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-5- benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid, MS m/e (%): 420.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S ^" )-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro- phenoxy)-pentanoic acid

8.00 g (19 mmol) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy- pentanoic acid in 25 ml dimethylformamide were added at 0 ⁰ C to a suspension of 1.83 g (42 mmol) sodium hydride (55%) in 25 ml dimethylformamide. The suspension was stirred for 3 hours and then 6.67g (42 mmol) 2,5-difluoro-nitrobenzene in 10 ml dimethylformamide were added. After stirring overnight the mixture was poured under ice water and the pH was adjusted to 1. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ethylacetate (2:1 to 1:1) yielded 9.1 g (85 %) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-5-benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-pheno xy)-pentanoic acid as yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 559.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

ά) racemic (2S,3R and 2R _> 3S)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-5-benzyloxy-2- ' dibenzylamino-pentanoic acid

9.3Og (17 mmol) racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro- 2-nitro-phenoxy)-pentanoic acid in 100 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 1.5 g Raney-Nickel. Filtration and removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 5.30 g (60%) (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-5-benzyloxy-2-dibenzylam ino- pentanoic acid as foam, MS m/e (%): 529.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) racemic (6SJR and 6R,7S)-6-(2-Benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7- dihydro-gH-S-oxa-g-aza-benzocyclohepten-δ-one

The title compound was obtained in similar yield yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using racemic (2S,3R and 2R,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-5-benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-pentanoic acid, MS m/e (%): 511.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

f) (+)-f6S,7R)-6-(2-Benzyloxy-ethylV7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6, 7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa- 9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one and f-)-f6R,7S)-6-(2-Benzyloxy-ethyl ^' )-7-dibenzylamino- 2-fluoro-6,7-dihvdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

Racemic (6S,7R and 6R,7S)-6-(2-benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one was separated by chiral HPLC on Chiralpak AD with isopropanol/heptane 10/90 to yield the title compounds.

g) (6R,7SV7-Amino-2-fluoro-6-(2-hvdroxy-ethyl)-6,7-dihvdro-9H-5 -oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared in 96 % yield by hydrogenation of (6R,7S)-6-(2- benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 241.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

h) N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hvdroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrah ydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-γl1-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluo ro-propyl ^' )-malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2 ₎ 2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7S)-7- amino-2-fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-az a-benzocyclohepten-8- one, MS m/e (%): 486.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 81

N-[(6S,7R)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluor o-propyl)-malonamide

a) (6SJR)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-6-( ^" 2-hvdroxy-ethγl ^' )-6,7-dihvdro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was prepared in 96 % yield by hydrogenation of (6S,7R)-6-(2- benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-o xa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 241.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) N-[(6SJR)-2-Fluoro-6-( ^" 2-hvdroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocvclohepten-7-yll-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,33-pentafiuoro -propyl)-malonamide

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6S,7R)-7- amino-2-fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-az a-benzocyclohepten-8- one, MS m/e (%): 486.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 82a

N-[(6S,7R)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 82b

N- [ (6S,7R)-2-Fluoro-6- (2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity B

N-[(6S,7R)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocycloheρten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamid, entitiy A, was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using (S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity B (example 72), and (6S,7R)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- 6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 438.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100). N-[(6S,7R)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrah ydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamid, entitiy B, was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using (S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity A (example 72), and (6S,7R)-7-amino-2-fiuoro-6-methyl-9-(2,2,2-trifiuoro-ethyl)- 6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 438.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 83a

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 83b

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity B

N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tet rahydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamid, entitiy A, was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using (S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity B (example 72), and (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-methyl-9-(2 ₎ 2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6 ₎ 7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 438.4 (M+H ⁺ , 100). N-[(6R,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrah ydro-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -2-(R or S)-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trinuoro-ethyl)- malonamid, entitiy B, was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using (S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity A (example 72), and (6R,7S)-7-amino-2-nuoro-6-methyl-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6 ,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 438.3 (M-I-H ⁺ , 100).

Example 84a

N-[(6R,7R or 6S,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro -5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3 _> 3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 84b

N-[(6S,7S or 6R,7R)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro -5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3,3-pentaf luoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity B

a) racemic (2R,3R and 2S3S)-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid

To 11.0 g (25 mmol) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-5-benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3- hydroxy-pentanoic acid ethyl ester in 150 ml tetrahydrofurane were added 4.13 g (98 mmol) lithium hydroxide monohydrate dissolved in 35 ml water. The mixture was stirred at 60 ⁰ C overnight. A I M aqueous solution of potassium dihydrogenphosphate was added followed by extraction with ethylacetate. Chromatography on silicagel with heptane/etylacetate 4:1 to 1:1 yielded 6.6Og g (64%) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-5- benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid, MS m/e (%): 420.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

b) racemic (2R,3R and 2S3S)-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzγlamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro- phenoxyVpentanoic acid

6.00 g (14 mmol) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-hydroxy- pentanoic acid in 20 ml dimethylformamide were added at 0 ⁰ C to a suspension of 1.37 g (31 mmol) sodium hydride (55%) in 25 ml dimethylformamide. The suspension was stirred for 3 hours and then 5.01 g (31 mmol) 2,5-difluoro-nitrobenzene in 10 ml dimethylformamide were added. After stirring overnight the mixture was poured under ice water and the pH was adjusted to 1. Extraction with ethylacetate and chromatography on silicagel with heptane/ethylacetate (4:1 to 1:1) yielded 6.00 g (75 %) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-5-benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro-2-nitro-pheno xy)-pentanoic acid as yellow oil, MS m/e (%): 559.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

c) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-3-(2-Amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-5-benzyloxy-2- dibenzylamino-pentanoic acid

6.00 g (11 mmol) racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-5-Benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-3-(4-fluoro- 2-nitro-phenoxy)-pentanoic acid in 100 ml methanol were hydrogenated with 1.5 g Raney-Nickel. Filtration and removal of the solvent by distillation yielded 5.57 g (98%) (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro-phenoxy)-5-benzyloxy-2-dibenzylam ino-- pentanoic acid as foam, MS m/e (%): 529.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

d) racemic (6RJR and 6S JS)-6-(2-Benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-67- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one

The title compound was obtained in similar yield yield according to the procedures described for example 5c using racemic (2R,3R and 2S,3S)-3-(2-amino-4-fluoro- phenoxy)-5-benzyloxy-2-dibenzylamino-pentanoic acid, MS m/e (%): 511.5 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

e) (+)-(6R,7R or 6S,7S)-6-(2-Benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-di hydro- 9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocvclohepten-8-one and (-)-(6S,7S or 6R,7R)-6-(2-Benzyloxy- ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-b enzocyclohepten-8-one

Racemic (6S,7R and 6R,7S)-6-(2-benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one was separated by chiral HPLC on Chiralpak AD with isopropanol/heptane 10/90 to yield the title compounds.

f) (6RJR or 6S,7S)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-6-(2-hvdroxy-ethyl)-6J-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one , entity A

The title compound was prepared in 96 % yield by hydrogenation of (+)-(6R,7R or 6S,7S)-6-(2-benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fiuoro-6,7-di hydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 241.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

g) (6R,7R or 6S,7S)-7-Amino-2-fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6 ₁ 7-dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one , entity B

The title compound was prepared in 96 % yield by hydrogenation of (-)-(6R,7R or 6S,7S)-6-(2-benzyloxy-ethyl)-7-dibenzylamino-2-fluoro-6,7-di hydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one in methanol with Pd/C (10%), MS m/e (%): 241.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

h) N- 1 ^" (6RJR or 6SJS)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahvdro- 5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-γll-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,33-pentaf luoro-propyl ^' )- malonamide, entity A

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6R,7R or 6S,7S)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6,7-dihydro-9H-5 -oxa-9-aza- benzocyclohepten-8-one, entity A, MS m/e (%): 486.3 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

h) N- [(6RJR or 6S,7S)-2-Fluoro-6-(2-hvdroxy-ethyl)-8-oxo-6J,8,9-tetrahvdro- 5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-N'-(2,2,3,3 _> 3-pentafluoro-propyl)- malonamide, entity B

The title compound was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-propyl)-malonamic acid and (6RJR or 6SJS)-7-amino-2-fluoro-6-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-6,7-dihydro-9H-5- oxa-9-aza- benzocycloheρten-8-one, entity B, MS m/e (%): 486.1 (M+H ⁺ , 100).

Example 85a

N-[(6RJS)-6-Ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl )-6J,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-(R or S)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity A

and Example 85b

N-[(6RJS)-6-Ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl )-6J,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl]-(R or S)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2 _> 2-trifluoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity B

N-[(6RJS)-6-Ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl )-6J _; 8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -(R or S)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trmuoro-ethyl)- malonamide, entity A, was obtained according to the procedures described for example

2b using (S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity B (example 72), and (6R,7S)-7-ammo-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-(2,2,2-trmuoro-ethyl)-6,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 504.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100). N- [(6R,7S)-6-Ethyl-2-fluoro-8-oxo-9-(2,2,2-trinuoro-ethyl)-6,7 ,8,9-tetrahydro-5-oxa-9- aza-benzocyclohepten-7-yl] -(R or S)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N'-(2,2,2-trifluoro-etiiyl)- malonamide, entitiy B, was obtained according to the procedures described for example 2b using (S or R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-malonamic acid, entity A (example 72), and (6R,7S)-7-amino-6-ethyl-2-fluoro-9-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl)-6 ,7- dihydro-9H-5-oxa-9-aza-benzocyclohepten-8-one, MS m/e (%): 504.0 (M+H ⁺ , 100).