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Title:
PREPARATION OF 3,4-DIHYDRO-1,4-BENZOXAZEPIN-5(2H)-ONE DERIVATIVES BY CYCLISATION OF 2-(AM I NO ETHYLOXY) BENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/123519
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides processes for the preparation of a compound of formula: which is a selective late sodium current inhibitor. The disclosure also provides compounds that are synthetic intermediates.

Inventors:
CHIU ANNA (US)
FENG YANSHU (CN)
GAO HANRONG (CN)
KERSCHEN JAMES A (US)
REICHWEIN JOHN (US)
SARMA KESHAB (US)
THOMPSON ANDREW S (US)
ZHAO XINJUN (CN)
Application Number:
PCT/US2015/015814
Publication Date:
November 10, 2016
Filing Date:
February 13, 2015
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Assignee:
GILEAD SCIENCES INC (US)
International Classes:
C07D267/14
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
GINAH, Francis, O. et al. (Inc.333 Lakeside Driv, Foster City CA, US)
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Claims:
A process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt, thereof:

comprising cyclizing a compound of Formula (III) or a salt thereof;

under reactio lent to provide the compound, of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R is hydrogen or halo;

2 is hydrogen or alkyl optionally substituted with ary!;

R3 is hydroge or a nitrogen protecti g group; and

R.4 is hydrogen, or R.3 and R4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached to form N-diphenylmethyleneamine or a succinimide.

2, The process of claim 1? wherein the compound of Formula (III) is the HQ salt

3. The process of claim. 1, wherein die reaction conditions comprise a base selected from the group consisting of sodium hydride, methylairdne, N^N'-dimetiiylpropane-l^-diamine, triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, ls8-dis abicyclo[5,4i)]\itidec~7-e«e5 sodium hexamethyldisilazide, and€¾ONa,

4, The process of claim 1, wherein the reaction conditions comprise toluene, benzene, or xylenes, and a temperature of from about 60 °C to about ISO °C, from about 95 °C to about 150 °C, from about 125 °C to about 130 °C, or from about 75 °C to about 85 °C.

5. A process for preparing a compound of Formula (II) or a salt thereof:

comprising deprotecting a compound of Formula (Hi) or a salt thereof: under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (II) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R? is hydrogen or halo;

is hydrogen or alkyl optionally substituted with aryl

R3 is a nitrogen protecting group; and

R4 is hydrogen, or R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form N-diphenylmeihyleneamine or a s eemirrride.

6, A process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof:

comprising; a) deproteetmg a compound of Formula (III) or a salt thereof:

under reaction conditions sufficient to provide a corn- of Formula (Π) or a salt thereof, and

b) cyclizing a compc formula (II) or a salt thereof, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the co of Formula (D or a salt thereof wherein;

is nyorogen or tiaio;

is hydrogen or alkyl; 3 is a nitrogen protecting group;

R4 is hydrogen* or RJ and R4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form N-diphenylniethyleneamine or a succinimide.

7. The process of any one of claims 1-6, wherein R1 is hydrogen or bromo.

8. The process of any one of claims 1-7, wherein R* is hydrogen, acyl, ally!, -C(0)0-alkyl, or benzyl: and R4 s hydrogen.

9. The process of claim 8, wherein R' is -C(0)0-alkyl; and R4 is hydrogen.

10. The process of claim 8 or 9, wherein the deprotecting step comprises HC1, H3PO4,

H2SO4, trifiuoroacetic acid, or toluenesulfonie acid, in a solvent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, methyl tert-buiyi ether, tetrahydfofuran, and acetic

1 1. The process of any one of claims 6- 10, wherein RJ and " together with the nitroge ' which they are attached form a succinimide.

12. The process of claim 11 , wherein the reaction conditions comprise methylamine, N1,] dimethylpropane- ί ,3-diamine, hydroxylamine, ethylenediamine, hydrazine or a hydrazine

13. The process of claim 1 .1 , wherein the reaction conditions of steps a) and b) comprise methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, dimemylformamide, tetrahydroforan, 2- methy tetraliydro&ran, or acetonitrile, and a temperature of from about 60 °C to about 100 °C.

14. A process for preparing a compound of Formula (ΙΠ) or a salt thereof:

comprising coupling a compound of Formula (TV) or a salt thereof with a compound of

Formula (V) or a salt thereof;

in the presence of a base, undcar reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (Hi) or a salt, thereof; wherein:

I s is hydrogen or halo; is hydrogen or al.kyl optionally substituted with aryl; RJ is a nitrogen protecting group;

ST is hydrogen, or R ' and 4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form N-diphmyimethyi€¾eamine or a, succinimide;

Y is halo, ~OC(G)ORs or -OS(0)2R5; and

R5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyi, eycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryi is optionally substituted with one to three CM aiky!.

15. The process of claim 14, wherein R.3 is aey!, ally!, -C(0)0-alkyl, or benzyl; and R4 is hydrogen,

16. The process of claim 15, wherein R3 is -C{0)0-alkyl; and R* is hydrogen.

17. The process of claim 14, wherein R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a suceiffimide,

1.8. The process of claim 14, wherein the base is an organic base, an alkali metal base, a hexamethyldisilazane base, a carbonate base or an alkoxide base.

19. The process of claim 1.4, wherein the base is triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 1,8- diazabicyclo[5.4,0]ttndec-7-ene, 4>dimethyi minopyridine, sodium hydride, sodium

hexamethyldisilaxide, potassium hexamethyldisilazide, lithium hexameiliyldisilazide, CsjCO*, NajCOs, or potassium, tert-hntoxi.de,

20. The process of claim 14, wherein the reaction conditions comprise dimethylsulfoxide, dimethy1.fo.rmamide, dimetfaylacetamide, tetrahydroferan, or N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and a temperature of from about 30 to aboni 70 °C, or irom about 50 to about 55 °C. 2 ! , A process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof;

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VI) or a salt thereof:

(VI) with a base, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R! is hydrogen or halo; X is halo or ~S(Q)2¾.5; and

R3 is selected from the group consisting of aSky , cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and

Iieteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three Cf .4 alky!.

22. The process of claim 21„ wherein the base is sodium hydride or sodium

hexaniethyldisilazlde,

23. The process of claim 21 , wherein the reaction conditions further comprise M,M~ dimethylacetamide, dimethylformamide, 'N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, or dimethylsulfoxide, and a temperature of from about -10 °C to about 40 "C, or from about 20 °C to about 25 °C, 24, A process for preparing a compound of Formula (VI) or a salt thereof:

(VI)

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VII) or a salt thereof;

with J. ,2-dibromoethane, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of

Formula (VI) or a salt thereof, wherein;

. or halo; X is halo or -S(0)2RS; and

R5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three€5.4 alkyl.

25. The process of claim 24, wherein the reaction conditions comprise K2CO3, Na^C );, CS2CO3, trieihylamine, sodium hydride, or sodium hexamethyldisilazide.

26. The process of claim 24, wherein the reaction conditions further comprise N,N- dimethylacetamide, dimeihylformamide, N-methy!-2-pyrroHdo«e, telrahydroforan, methyl tert- butyl ether, or dimethyIsidfoxi.de, and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 60 °C, or from about 20 °C to about 25 °C,

A process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereo:

comprising contacting a compound ofFormula (VI IS.) or a salt thereof:

with a reducing agent, under reactio conditions : to provide the compound of

¾nxiuia (II) or a salt thereof,

and cyclizing a compound of Formula (II) or a salt thereof to provide the compound of formula (f) or a salt thereof, wherein: ! is hydrogen, or halo; and

R2 is hydrogen or alkyl optionally substituted with aryl.

28. The process of claim 27, wherein the reducing agent is Raney Nickel and H¾ BH3- tetrahydrofuran, BH dimethyl sulfide, NaBRj CoCb, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-pyridine horane complex, lithium tri-t-butoxy alumirmrn hydride, sodium bis(2- methoxyethoxy)alundnumhydride, borane~N,N-diethyl aniline complex, diisobutylaluminium hydride or 9-borabicyclo[3.3J]nonane.

29. The process of claim 27, wherein the reaction conditions further comprise methanol, ethanoi, isopropanol, tdxahydrofttran, or and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 50 °C, or from about 20 °C to about 25 °C.

30. The process of claim.27, wherein the process is performed under pressure.

31. A process for preparing a compound of Formula (II) or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VIII) or a salt thereof:

with a reducing agent under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of

Formula (II) or a salt, thereof, wherein:

R1 is hydrogen or halo; and

gen or alkyl optionally substituted with aryl.

The process of claim 31, wherein the reducing agent is hydrogen gas.

The process of claim 32, wherein the process further comprises a catalyst.

The process of claim 33, wherein the catalyst is palladium on carbon, platinum on.

a on ca;

The process of claim 33, further comprising HQ, H2SO4, HBr, or H3PO4. 36, The process of claim 31, wherein the reducing agent s borane-tetrahydrafuran., borane- dimethyl sulfide, or sodium bofohydnde.

37, The process of claim 31 , wherein the reaction conditions further comprise methanol, ethanol, or isopropanol.

38, The process of claim 31, wherein the compound of Formula (VIE) or a salt thereof:

is prepared by contacting a compound of Formula (IV) a compound of Formal* CHjCN, where X is halo,

under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (VIII) or a salt thereof wherein;

R* is hydrogen or halo; and

R2 is hydrogen or alkyl optionally substituted with aryl.

39. The process of claim 38, wherein the reaction conditions comprise a base.

40. The process of claim 39, wherein the base is CsjCO.?, triemylamine, sodium hydride, or sodium hexamethyldisilazide.

41. The process of claim. 38, wherein the reaction conditions further comprise

dimethylacetamide, dimethyl formaroide, N-methyl-2-pyrrol one, dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran, or methyl tert-butyl ether, and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 50 °C, or from, about 20 °C to about 25 °C,

42. The process of claim 38, wherein X is CI.

43. A process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof;

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (IX) or a salt tiiereof:

with an acid under reaction conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R. ! is hydrogen or halo;

R* Is hydrogen, or -S(0>2 3; and

R5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, eyeloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryL and heteroaryl, wherein each eyeloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, ami heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three C alkyl.

44. The process of claim 43, wherein the acid is boron tri chloride, boron tri fluoride, boron tribromide, or polyphosplioric acid.

45. The process of claim 43, wherein the reaction conditions farther comprise

dichlorom ethane, or toluene, and a temperature of from about. 20 °C to about 100 °C, or from about 20 °C io about 25 °C.

46. The process of claim 43, wherein the compound of Formula (IX) or a salt thereof:

Is prepared by contacting a compound of Formula (X) or a salt tiiereof:

with hydroxylaraine or hydroxylar ne hydrochloride, optionally followed by a reagent of the formula X-S(0)2R5, where X is halo, under reaction conditions suffi cient to provide a compound of Formula (IX) or a sal t thereof, wherein;

R! is hydrogen or halo;

R6 is hydrogen or -SCO^R3; and

Rs is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryi, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with on to three C . alkyl.

47, The process of claim 46, wherein R6 is hydrogen.

48, The process of claim 47, wherein the reaction conditions comprise a base.

49, The process of claim 47, wherein the base is pyridine, triethylamine or sodium acetate.

50, The process of claim 47, wherein the reaction conditions further comprise methanol, or ethanoJ, and a temperature of from about 20 ¾C to about 80 eC, or about 75 °C.

51 , The process of claim 46, wherein R6 is -S(0)->R\

52, The process of claim 51 , wherein the reaction conditions comprise m.ethanesulfonyl chloride or toioenesuiibnyi chloride.

53, The process of claim 52, wherein the reaction conditions comprise a base,

54, The process of claim 53, wherein the base is pyridine, diisopropylethylamine or irietiiylamirte.

55, The process of claim 51 , wherein the reaction conditions further comprise a temperature of from about -20 °C to abou 20 °C, or from about 0 to about 5 °C,

56, A process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof;

or a salt thereof, comprising contacting a compound of Formula (XF) or a salt thereof: with an oxidant iroder reaction conditions sufficient to provide the coropoimd of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein;

R.! is hydrogen or halo; and

R2 is hydrogen or atkyi optionally substituted with aryl.

57. The process of claim 56, wherein the oxidant is manganese dioxide, N- bromosiiccinimide, hydrogen peroxide, sodium chlorite, dihydrodicyanoquinone, or (2,2,6,6- tetramethylpipsndm- 1 -yi)oxy ,

58. The process of claim 56, wherein the reaction conditions further comprise

dic oromethane, methyl ten-butyl ether or tetrahydrofuran.

59. The process of claim 56, wherein the com ound of Formula (XI) or a salt tfaer

is prepared by contacting a compoxuad of Formula (VIII) or a salt thereof:

(VIII)

with a reducing agent to form a compound of Formula (XI) or a salt thereof, wherein:

2 is hydrogen or alkyl optionally substituted with aryl.

60. The process of claim 59, wherein the reducing agent is B¾-dimetlryl sulfide, B¾- tetrahydrofuran, NaBH , or NaCNB¾.

61. The process of claim 59, wherein the reaction conditions further comprise

tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, or methyl tert-buiyl ether, and a temperature of from about 20 to shout 80 °C.

62. A process for preparing a compound of Formula (lA), or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (SB), or a salt thereof:

with ΒΓ2, under reaction conditions sufficient to pro vide a compound of Formula (1A)» or

. salt thereof.

i3, A process for preparing a compound of Formula (XIIA), or a salt thereof:

comprising the steps of:

a) contacting a compound of Formula (I), or a salt thereof:

nth a conrp of the fonnui a or a boronic ester thereof, reaction conditions s" aent to provide a compound of Formula (IC), or a salt thereof; and

b) contacting the compound of Formula (i), or a salt thereof, with a compound of the

, where X is halo, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (XIIA) or a salt thereof.

R! is hydrogen or halo; and

R' is hydrogen or alkyl optionally substituted with aryt. The process of claim. 63, wherein the compound of Formula (I), or a salt is ided from a process comprising any on e of claims 1-61.

A process for preparing a compound of Formula (XII) or a salt thereof:

comprising the steps of: a) cyclizrag a compound of Formula (III) or a salt thereof, under reaction conditions sir FfieieBl to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof:

h) contacting the compound of Formula (I), or a salt thereof, with a compound o

formula X~R', where X is halo or -S(0)2R", under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Fo.m .ul a (XII) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R5 is hydrogen or halo;

R2 is hydrogen or alky! optionally substituted with aryl;

R.3 is hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group;

R.4 is hydrogen, or R" and R4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form N~d.iphenylmeihy!eneamine or a succini ide;

R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl cycloalkyi, heterocyclyL aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyi, heierocydyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three C . alkyl;

R7 is "0,-¾ alkylene-R8, alkyiene- L-C^ alkylene-R8;

L is -0-, -S-, -C(GK - HS(0)r, ~S(0)2 -I-, -C(0)NH- or »NHC(0)-; provided that when R7 is -L-R8 or -L-C3.6 alkylene-R8, then L is not -0-, -S-, -NHS(0) or -NHC(0)s

R8 is cycloalkyi, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; wherein said cycloalkyi, awl,

heteroaryl or heterocyclyl ate optionally substituted wit one, two or tliree substituents independently selected from the group consisting of C¾ .¾ alkyl,€2-4 alkynyl, halo, ~-NO¾ cycloalkyl, aryl, heterccyclyl, heteroaryl -N(R20)(K.22); -N(R20 -S(O)2-R2&5 ~NCR2 )--C(O)~R22, -C(0)~R20, -C(0)-OR20, -C{O)-N(R20)(R22)s -CN, oxo and -O-R20; wherein said CS .6 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl heterocyclyl or heteroaryl are optionally further substituted with one, two or three suhstituents independently selected from, the group consisting of halo, ~NO¾ C alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, ~N(RM)(R22)S -C(0)~R20, -C(0)-OR¾,5

~CiO)»N(R2 )(R22), -CN and -O-R20; and wherein said Cs„& alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl are optionally further substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, aryl, -NC¾, ~CF¾, »N(R^)(R2 -C(0)>R20, -C(0)- OR20, -C(O)"N(R20)(R22), -CN, -S(0)2-R20 and -O-R20;

R10 is hydrogen, halo, aryl, cycloalkyl, cyeloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl, wherein each aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three R11; each RH is independently halo, hydroxy!, ~N02, -CN, -CF3, -OCF3, -Si(CH3)3, C;. alkyl Ci-3 alkoxy, alkenyl, C2.4 alkynyl, aralkyl, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, acyl, carboxy, carboxyester, acylamino, amino, substituted amino, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl; when R arid ^ are attached to a common nitrogen atom R ' and R may join to form a heterocyclic or heteroaryl ring which is then optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxy!, halo, C1.4 alkyl aralkyl, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, acylamino, -NOj, ~S(0)2 26, -CN, C1.3 alkoxy, -CF3, -OCFj, aryl, heteroaryl and cycloalkyl; and each R26 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C alkyl, aryl and cycloalkyl; wherein the CM alkyl aryl and cycloalkyl ma be further substituted with from 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxy!, halo. CM alkoxy, -CF;? and ~0€¾,

66, The process of claim 63, wherein R* J is aryl, optionally substituted with --CF3 or -OCF3.

67, The process of any one of claims 1-61, 63, 65, or 66, wherein R! is broroo.

68, The process of any one of claims 5-20, 27-42, 59-61, 65 or 66, wherein R2 is methyl

69, The process according to claim 65 wherein R.5 is converted to Ru' using an appropriately substituted aryl boronic acid or heteroaryl boronic acid reagent,

70, A process for preparing a compound of Formula (ΧΙΪΑ), or a salt thereof: comprising the steps of:

a) contacting a compound oi ' Formula (VA), or a salt thereof, with a compound of a (IV A), or a salt thereof:

in the presence of a base, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound . (IIIA) or a salt thereof;

b) deprotecting and cyciizing a compound of formula (IIIA) or a salt thereof, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (IA) or a salt thereof;

c a (IA), or a salt tliereof, with a compound of die rala c ester thereof, under reaction conditions sufficient jrovide a compound of Formula (IC), or a salt tliereof; aid

the compoimd of Formula (I), or a salt thereof, with a compoirod of the formula where X is halo, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (XIIA) or a salt thereof.

71. A compound of the formula :

or a salt ther ?

A compound of the formula:

or a salt thereof.

A compound of tlie formula:

or a sa sreoi.

Description:
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of organic synthetic methodology for the preparation of a fused heterocyclic selective late sodium current inhibitor and the synthetic intermediates prepared thereby,

Back round

The late sodium, current (INaL) is a sustained component of the fast Na + current of cardiac myocytes and neurons. Many common neurological and cardiac conditions are associated with abnormal (INaL) enhancement, which contributes to the pathogenesis of both electrical and contactiie dysfunction in mammals. See, for example, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of the Cardiac "Late Sodium Current'', Pharmacology and Therapeutics 119 (2008) 326-339. Accordingly, compounds that selectively inhibit (INaL) in mammals may therefore be useful in treating such disease states.

Summary

The compound of Formula XIIA is known to be a selective late sodium current inhibitor (WO 2013/006485). Processes suitable for its production are disclosed herein.

The present disclosure provides, in one embodiment, a process for making a compound of Formula (XIIA):

or a salt or solvate thereof

The processes disclosed herein utilize a compound of Formula (Γ), or salt thereof.

Thus, in one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formal or a salt thereof:

comprising the steps of: a) contacting a compound of Formula (I), or a salt thereof:

with a compound of the formula or a boron ic ester thereof,■ ider rei »nditions sufficient to provide a compound of F i (IC ), or a salt thereof: and

b) contacting the compound of Formula (IC), or a salt thereof, with a compound of the

formula , where X is halo or -S(0);?K 5 , under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (XHA) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R 1 is hydrogen or halo; and R 5 is selected fern the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyi, heterocyciyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyi, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryi is optionally substituted with one to three CM alkyl.

In another embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula

(XII) or a salt thereof:

comprising the steps of:

a) cyclizing a compound of Formula (Hi) or a salt thereof, under reactio conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof:

b) contacting the compound ofFormula (I), or a salt thereof, with a compound of the formula X~R', where X is halo or -S QfeR 5 , under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound ofFormula (ΧΙΓ) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R is hydrogen or halo;

R 2 is hydrogen or alky! optionally substituted with aryi;

R" is hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group;

R 4 is hydrogen, or R 3 and R 4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form N-diphenylmemyleneamine or a succinimide;

R 5 is selected from fee group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryi and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryi, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three alkyl;

R' is -Ci-6 alkylene~R 8 , -L-R * , -L-Cj..6 alkylene-R 8 , a1kylene-L-R fe or -C:. 6 alkylene- L~C S . { 3 alkylene-R s ;

L is -0-, -S-, -C(0)-, -NHS(G) 2 ~ ? »S{0) 2 H- 5 ~C(0)NH- or ..NRC{G}-, provided that when R 7 is -L-R 8 or -L-C^ alkyiene-R. 8 , then L is not -0-, -S-, -NHS(0) 2 - or -NHC(0)-;

R is cycloalkyl, aryi, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; wherein said cycloalkyl, aryi, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of Cis alkyl CM alkynyl, halo, ~NC¾, cycloalkyl, aryi, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, -N(R 20 )(R 22 ), ~N(R 20 )~S(OVR 20 5 ~N(R 2 °K:(0>R 22 5 -C(0)-R 20 , ~C(0)-OR 2 °, -C(0)-N(R 2IJ )(R 22 ) 5 -CN. oxo and -O-R 20 ; wherein said C] ., ¾ alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryi, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl are optionally further substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, -N<¾, Ci^ alkyl cycloalkyl, aryi, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, ~N(R 20 )(R 22 ), -C(0)-R 20 , ~C(O)~GR 20 5

0)(R 22 ), -CN and -O-R 4 "; and wherein said CJ.<J alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryi, heterocyclyl or heteroaryi are optiosially further substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected, from the group consisting of halo, aryl, -Ν(½, -CF3, -N(R" )(¾""), ~C(0)- ' , -C(0)- OR 20 , ~C{O}~N(R 20 )(R. 22 ) ; -CM, ·ΒίΌ)>··.Η ¾ and -O-R 20 ;

R 10 is hydrogen, halo, aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryi, wherein each aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryi is optionally substituted with one to three R N ; each R. n is independently halo, hydroxy!, -N{¾, -CN, -CF 3 , -OCF3, -81(0-1 3 ) 3 , CM alkyl, Ci-3 alkoxy, C-2-4 alkenyl, C2.4 alkynyl, aralkyl, ary!oxy, aralkyloxy, acy!, carboxy, carhoxyester, acylamino, amino, substituted amino, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryi and heterocyclyl;

when R i0 and R 22 are attached to a common nitrogen atom R' " ° and R 22 may join to form a heterocyclic or heteroaryi ring which is then optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxy!, halo, C alkyl, aralkyl, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, acylamino, -Ν<¾, -SCO^R 2 *, -CN, C3. 3 alkoxy, -CF3, -OCF3, aryl, heteroaryi and cycloalkyl; and each R^ is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C alkyl, aryl and cycloalkyl; wherein the CM alkyl, aryl and cycloalkyl may be further substituted with from 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxy!, halo, CM alkoxy, -CF3 and -OCF3.

Also provided are processes for preparing a compound of Formula (I), or salt thereof. In one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof;

comprising cyclizing a compound of Formula (III) or a salt thereof:

under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (Ϊ) or a salt thereof wherein: R 3 is hy rogen or halo;

R 2 is hydrogen or a!kyl optionally substituted with aryl;

R 3 is hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group; and

R 's is hydrogen, or R 3 and R together w th the nitrogen to which they ate attached form ~aiplienytHietnviefieamine or a s ccm«m e.

In another embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula f or a salt thereof:

a) deprotecting a compound of Formula (III) or a salt thereof:

under reaction conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (II) or a salt thereof, and

b) cyclizing a compound of formula (II) or a salt thereof under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

! Is hydrogen or halo;

R 2 is hydrogen or alky! optionally substituted with, aryl;

R 3 is a nitrogen, protecting group; and

R is hydrogen, or R 3 and R together with the nitrogen to which they are attached fort In yet another embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula

(I) or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VI) or a salt thereof:

with a base, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof wherein:

s is hydrogen or halo:

X is halo or -S(0)2.R 3 ; and

R 5 is selected from the group consisting cf alky!, cycloalkyl, heterocyciyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, heterocyciyl, aryi, and heteroaryi is optionally substituted with one to three alkyL

In yet another embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula

(1) or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VIII) or a salt thereof:

with a reducing agent, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of

Formula (11) or a salt thereof,

and cycHzing a compo und of Formula (II) or a salt thereof to provide the compound formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R 1 is hydrogen or halo;

R is hydrogen or alkyi optionally substituted with aty!,

In. another embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound, of Formula (I) or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (IX) or a salt thereof:

with an acid under reaction, conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

3 is hydrogen or halo;

R° is hydrogen or -S(0)2R ; and

R s is selected from the group consisting of alkyi, cycioalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each, cycioalkyl. heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted :h. one to three Q\A alkyi.

In another embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (I)

or a salt thereof, comprising contactin a compound of Formula (XI) or a salt thereof: with an oxidant under reaction conditions suffi to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R ! is hydrogen or halo; and

R 2 is hydrogen or alkyi optionally substituted ary!, in another embodiment, provided is a process fc 1 preparing a compound of Formula (IA), or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (IB), or a salt thereof:

with B¾ under reaction conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (I A), or a salt thereof.

In other embodiments, the disclosure provides intermediate compounds thai may be used in the processes described herein. Thus, tor instance, one embodiment is a compound of the formula:

thereof.

The inventions of this disclosure are described ' !ghout. In addition, specific embodiments of the invention are as disclosed herein.

De ailed Bescrk

As used in the present specification, the following words and phrases are generally intended to have the meanings as set forth below, except to the extent that the context in which they are used indicates otherwise.

The term, "alky!" refers to a taonoradical branched or unbranched saturated hydrocarbon chain having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms * or from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. This term is exemplified by groups such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyL iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso- butyl, t-butyl, n-hexyl, n-decyl, tetradecyl, and the like.

The term "substituted a!kyl" refers to:

1) an alky! group as defined above, having 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 substituents, (in some embodiments, 1, 2 or 3 substituents) selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, eyeloalkyL cycloalkenyl, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenyloxy, acyl, acylamine, acyloxy, amino, substituted amino, aminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylamino, azido, cyano, halogen, hydroxy, keio, tbiocarbonyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, thiol, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryl, aminosulfony aoctmocarbonylamino, heteroaryioxy, heterocyclyL heterocyclooxy, hydroxyamino, alkoxyamino, nitre, -S(0)-alkyl, -S(0)~cycloalkyl, -S(0)-heterocyclyi, -S(0)-aryL-S(0) heteroaryi, -S(0) 2 -alkyl, -S(0) 2 -cycloa1kyl, ~S(0)-.rhsterocyclyl, -S(0}¾~aryl and -S(0) 2 - heteroaryl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be ftirther substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituente chosen from alkyl, alkenyi, alkynyl, earhoxy, carboxyalky!, am nocarbonyl, hydroxy, aikoxy, halogen, CF . ¾ 5 amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryi, and -S(G)«R a , in which R a is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryi and is 0, 1 or 2; or

2) an alkyl group as defined above that is interrupted by 1-10 atoms (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms) independently chosen from oxygen., sulfur and NR a , where R a is chosen from hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyi, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryi and heterocyclyl. All substituents may be opti onally further substituted by alkyl alkenyi, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxy, aikoxy, halogen, CF3, amino, substituted amino, cyano, eycloalkyi, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryi, and -S(0) n R a , in which R a is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryi and n is 0, 1 or 2; or

3) an alkyl group as defined above that has both 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 substituents as defined above and is also interrupted by 1-10 atoms (e.g. 1 , 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms) as defined above.

The term "lower alkyl" refers to a monoradical branched or unbranched saturated hydrocarbon chain having 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms, This term is exemplified by groups such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyi, iso-butyi, t-butyl, n-hexy!, and the like.

The term "substituted lower alkyl" refers to lower alkyl as defined above having 1 to 5 substituente (in some embodiments, 1 , 2 or 3 substituents), as defined for substituted alkyl or a lower alkyl group as defined above that is interrupted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms as defined for substituted alkyl or a lower alkyl group as defined above that has both 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 substituente as defined above and is also interrupted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms as defined above.

The term "alkylene" refers to a diradicai of a branched or unbranched saturated hydrocarbon chain, in some embodiments, having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms (e.g. 1-10 carbon atoms or 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms). This term is exemplified by groups such as methylene (-CH 2 -), ethylene (-C¾CH 2 -), the propylene isomers (e.g., -CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 - and -CH(CH 3 )C¾- and the like.

The term "lower alkylene" refers to a diradicai of a branched or unbranched saturated hydrocarbon chain, in some embodiments, having 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms. The term, "substituted alkylene" refers to an alkylene group as defined above having 1 to 5 substituents (in some embodiments, 1 , 2 or 3 substituents) as defined for substituted alkyi.

The term "aralkyi" refers to an aryl group covalently linked to an alkylene group, where aryl and alkylene are defined herein. "Optionally substituted aralkyi" refers to an optionally substituted aryl group covalently linked to an optionally substituted alkylene group. Such aralkyi groups are exemplified by benzyl, phenylethyl, 3~(4-methoxyphenyl)propyl, and the like.

The term "ara!kyloxy" refers to the group -O-aralkyL "Optionally substituted aralkyloxy" refers to an optionally substituted aralkyi group covalently linked to an optionally substituted alkylene group. Such aralkyi groups are exemplified by benzyloxy, phenylethy xy, and the like.

The term "alkenyl'' refers to a monoradical of a branched or unbranched unsaturated hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms (in some embodiments, from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, e.g. 2 to 6 carbon atoms) and having from I to 6 carbon-carbon double bonds, e.g. 1, 2 or 3 carbon-carbon double bonds. In some embodiments, alkenyl groups include emenyl (or vinyl, i.e. -CH™C¾), 1 -propylene (or ally!, i.e. -C¾CH= ¾), isopropylene (-0(ΟΗ 3 )= ¾), and the like.

The term "lower alkenyl" refers to alkenyl as defined above having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms.

The term "substituted alkenyl" refers to an alkenyl group as defined above having 1 to 5 substituents (in some embodiments, 1 , 2 or 3 substituents) as defined for substituted alkyl.

The term "alkenyl ene" refers to a diradical of a branched or unbranched unsaturated hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms (in some embodiments, from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, e.g. 2 to 6 carbon atoms) and having from 1 to 6 carbon-carbon double bonds, e.g.

1, 2 or 3 carbon-carbon double bonds. The term "alkynyl" refers to a monoradical of an unsaturated hydrocarbon, in some embodiments, having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms (in some embodiments, from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, e.g. 2 to 6 carbon atoms) and having from 1 to 6 carbon-carbon triple bonds e.g. 1 , 2 or 3 carbon-carbon triple bonds, hi some embodiments, alkynyl groups include ethynyl (-Cs H), propargyl (or propynyl, i.e. -GsCC3¾), and the like. The term "substituted alkyny * refers to an alkynyl group as defined above having 1 to 5 substituents (in some embodiments, 1 , 2 or 3 substituents) as defined for substituted alkyi. The term "alkynylene" refers to a diradical of an unsaturated hydrocarbon, in some embodiments, having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms (in some embodiments, from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, e.g. 2 to 6 carbon atoms) and having from 1 to 6 carbon-carbon triple bonds e.g. 1, 2 or 3 carbon -carbon triple bonds.

The term "benzyl 55 refers to the group -C¾-C6¾.

The term "hydroxy" or "hydroxy}." refers to a group -OH.

The term "alkoxy" refers to the group R-0-, where R is alkyl or -Y-Z, in which Y is aikyleae and Z is alkeayl or alkyayl, where alkyl, alkeayl and alkyayl are as defined herein, in some embodiments, alkoxy groups are alkyl-O- and includes, by way of example, meihoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, iso-propoxy, n-butoxy, tert-butoxy, sec-butoxy, n-pentoxy, n-hexyloxy, 1,2- dimethylbutoxy, and the like *

The term "lower alkoxy" refers to the group R-Q- in which R is optionally substituted lower alkyl. This term is exemplified by groups such as methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, iso- propoxy, n-butoxy, iso-butoxy, t-butoxy, n-hexyloxy, and the like. The term "substituted alkoxy" refers to the group R-O-, where R is substituted alkyl or -

Y-Z, in which Y is substituted aikyleae and Z is substituted alkeayl or substituted alkyayl, where substituted alkyl, substituted alkenyl and substituted alkyayl are as defined herein.

The term "Ci.shaloalkyP' refers to an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms covalently bonded to from 1 to 7, or from. 1 to 6, or from 1 to 3, halogen(s), where alkyl and halogen are defined herein, in some embodiments, CM haloalkyl includes, by way of example, trifiaoromethyl, difluoromethyl, fiuoromemyi, 2,2,2-trifluoroeihyl, 2,2-difluoroethyi, 2- fluoroethyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, 3,3-difluoropropyi, 3-fiuoropropyl.

The term "cycloalkyi" refers to cyclic alkyl groups of from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, or from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, having a single cyclic ring or multiple condensed rings. Such cycloalkyi groups include, by way of example, single ring structures such as cyclopropy , cyelobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclooctyl and the like or multiple ring structures such as adamantanyl and bicyclo[2.2.1 Jheptanyl or cyclic alkyl groups to which is fused an aryl group, for example indanyij, and the like, provided that the point of attachment is through the cyclic alkyl group.

The term "cycloalkenyP refers to cyclic alk yyl groups of from 3 to 20 carbon atoms having a. single cyclic ring or multiple condensed rings and having at least one double bond and in some embodiments, from 1 to 2 double bonds. The terms "substituted cycloalkyl" and "susbstituied cycloalkenyl" refer to cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl groups having 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 substituents (in some embodiments, 1, 2 or 3 substituents), selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyi, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl cycloalkenyl, cyeioa!koxy, cycloalkenyloxy, acyl, acylamino, acyloxy, amino, substituted amino, aminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylamino, azido, cyano, halogen, hydroxy, keto,

thiocarbonyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, thiol, a!kylthio, ary , aryloxy, heteroaryl, aminosulfonyl, ammocarbonylamino. heteroaryloxy, heterocyclyl, heterocyclooxy, hydroxyamino, alkoxyamino, nitro, ~S(0)-alkyi, -S(0)-cycloalkyi, -S(0)- heterocyclyl, -S(0)-aryl,-S(0)- eteroaryl, -S(0>2-a1kyl, ~S(0)2-cyci alkyl 5 -S(0>2-heterocyciyi, - S(0)raryl and -S(0)2-heteroaryl. The term "substituted cycloalkyl" also includes cycloalkyl groups wherein one or more of the annular carbon atoms of the cycloalkyl group has an oxo group bonded thereto. In addition, a substituent on the cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl may be attached to the same carbon atom as, or is geminal to, the attachment of the substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl to the 6,7-ring system. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents chosen from alkyl, alkenyi, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, aminocarbonyl. hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF3. amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and -S(G)„R a , in which R 8 is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2.

The term "cycioalkoxy" refers to the group cycloalkyl-O-, The term "substituted cycloalkoxy" refers to the group substituted cycloalkyl~0~.

The term "cycloalkenyloxy" refers to the group cycloalkenyl -Q-.

The term "substituted cycloalkenyloxy" refers to the group substituted cycloalkenyl-O.

The term "aryl" refers to an aromatic carbocyclic group of 6 to 20 carbon atoms having a single ring (e.g., phenyl) or multiple rings (e.g., bi henyl) or multiple condensed (fused) rings (e.g., naphthyl, fluorenyl and anthryl). In some embodiments, aryls include phenyl, fluorenyk naphihyl, anthryl, and the like.

Unless otherwise constrained by the definition for the aryl substituent, such aryl groups may optionally be substituted with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 substituents (in some embodiments, 1 , 2 or 3 substituents), selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyi, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenyloxy, acyl, acylamino, acyloxy, amino, substituted amino, aminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylaniino, azido, cyano, halogen, hydroxy, keto,

thiocarbonyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, thiol, alkylthio, aryi, aryloxy, heteroaryi, aminosulfonyl, am ocarbonyiamino, heteroaryioxy, heterocyclyl, heterocyclooxy, hydroxyainmo, alkoxyamino, ni.tro, -S(0)-alkyl, -S{0)-cyc!oaikyl, -S(0)- heterecyclyl, -S(0)~aryl,~S(0)-heteroaryi, -S(0)?-alkyl, -S(0)2-cycloalkyl, -S(G)rheteroeyeIyl, S(0>2-aryl and ~S(0)2-heteroaryl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents chosen from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF ¾ amino substituted amino, cyano, cyeloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryi, and -8(0)^, in which a i alkyl, aryl or heteroaryi and n is 0, 1 or 2.

The term "aryloxy * ' refers to the group aryl-O- wherein the aryl group is as defined above, and includes optionally substituted aryl groups as also defined above, The term

"arylfhio" refers to the group R-S-, where R is as defined for aryl.

The term "heterocyclyl," "heterocycle," or "heterocyclic" refers to a monoradical saturated group having a single ring or multiple condensed rings, having from 1 to 40 carbon atoms and from 1 to 10 hetero atoms, and from 1 to 4 heteroatoms, selected from nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and/or oxygen withi the ring, in some embodiments, the "heterocyclyl,"

"heterocycle," or "heterocyclic" group is linked to the remainder of the molecule through, one of the heteroatoms within the ring.

Unless otherwise constrained by the definition for the heterocyclic substituent, such heterocyclic groups may be optionally substituted with 1 to 5 substituents (in some

embodiments, 1, 2 or 3 substituents), selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cyeloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenyloxy, acyl, acylamino, acyloxy, amino, substituted amino, aminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylarrdno, azido, cyano, halogen, hydroxy, keto, tbiocarbonyi, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, thiol, aikylthio, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryi, aminosulfonyl, atrdnocarbony!aro o, heteroaryioxy, heterocyclyl, heterocyclooxy, hydroxyamino, alkoxyamino, nitro, -S(0)-alkyl, -S(0)~cycioalkyi, -S(0)-heterocyclyl, -S(0)-aryl,-S(0)-heteroaryl, -S(0)2-alkyl, ~S(0)2~ cyeloalkyl, -S(0)2-heterocycryl, -S(0>2-aryl and -S(0)2-heteroaryL in addition, a substituent on the heterocyclic group may be attached to the same carbon atom as, or is geminal to, the attachment of the substituted heterocyclic group to the 6,7-ring system. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1 , 2 or 3 substituents chosen from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF¾, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cyeloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and -S(0) n R a , in which R a is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2. Examples of heterocyclics include tetrahydrofuranyl, morpholino, piperidmyl, and the tike.

The term "heterocyclooxy" refers to the group -O-heterocyelyl.

The term, "heteroaryl" refers to a group comprising single or multiple rings comprising 1 to 15 carbon atoms and I to 4 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur within at least one ring. The term "heteroaryl" is generic to the terms "aromatic heteroaryl" and "partially saturated heteroaryl". The term "aromatic heteroaryr refers to a heteroaryl in which at least one ring is aromatic, regardless of the point of attachment. Examples of aromatic heteroaryis include pyrrole, thiophene, pyridine, quinoline, pteridine.

The term "partially saturated heteroaryl" refers to a heteroaryl having a structure equivalent to an underlying aromatic heteroaryl which has had one or more double bonds in an aromatic ring of the underlying aromatic heteroaryl saturated. Examples of partially saturated heteroaryis include dihydropyrrole, d ydropyridine, chroman, 2-oxo- 1 ,2-d&ydropyridin~4-yl, and the like.

Unless otherwise constrained by the definition for the heteroaryl substituent, such heteroaryl groups may be optionally substituted with 1 to 5 substituents (in some embodiments, 1, 2 or 3 substituents) selected from the group consisting alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cyc!oalkenyl, cycloalkoxy, cyeloalkenyloxy, acyl, aeylami.no, acyloxy, amino, substituted amino, arninocarbonyl, alkoxyearrxinylarrtino, azido, cyano, halogen, hydroxy, keto, ihiocafbonyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, thiol, alkylt!iio, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryl, ammosulfonyl, arninocarbonyl .amino, heteroaryloxy, heterocyclyl, heterocyclooxy, hydroxyamino, alkoxyamino, nitro, -S(0)~alkyl, -S(0)-cycloalkyl, -S(0)« heterocyclyl, -S(0)~ary! 5 ~S(0) ieteroaryL » S(Q) alkyI 5 -S(0) 2 -cycloalkyl, -S(0) 2 -heterocyclyl, - S(0> 2 -ary! arid ~S(0)r&eteroaryl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents chosen from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, arninocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF¾, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and -S(0) n a , in which R* is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2. Such heteroaryl groups can have a single ring (e.g., pyridyl or furyi) or multiple condensed rings (e.g., indoliziny!, benzothiazole or benzothienyi). Examples of nitrogen heterocyclyls and heteroaryis include, but are not limited to, pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, indolizine, isoindole, indole, mdazole, purine, quinoli-dne, isoquinoline, quinoline, phfhalazine, naphthylpyridine, *; quinoxalme, quinazoline, cinnoMae, pteridine, carbazole, carboline, phenanthridine, acridine, phenantbro!ine, isothiazoie, phenazine, isoxazole, phenoxazine, phenotbiazine, iraidazolidine, imidazoline, and the like as well as N-alkoxy-nitrogen containing heteroaryl compounds.

The term "heteroaryloxy" refers to the group heteroaryl-O-.

The term "amino" refers to the group ~N¾.

The term "substituted amino" refers to the group » NRR where each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl provided that both R groups are not hydrogen or a group -Y-Z, in which Y is optionally substituted alkylene and Z is alkenyl, cycloalkenyl or alkynyl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents chosen from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, arninocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF3, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and -S(O) 0 R a , in which R* is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2,

The term "alkyl amine * ' refers to R-N¾ in which R is optionally substituted alkyl.

The term "dialkyl amine" refers to R-NHR in which each R is independently an optionally substituted alkyl.

The term "trialkyl amine" refers to NR3 in which each R is independently an optionally substituted alkyl.

The terra "cyano" refers to the group -CN.

Θ Θ

The term "azido" refers to a group— ^N^ .

The term "keto" or "oxo" refers to a group =0.

The term "carboxy" refers to a group -C{0)~OH.

The term "ester" or "carboxyester" refers to the group -C(0)OR, where R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl, which may be optionally further substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, CF3, amino, substituted amino, cyano or -S(0)aR a , in which R 8 is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2.

The term "acyl" denotes the group -€(0)R, in which R is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl or heteroaryl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, arninocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF3, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyi, aryl, heteroaryl, and ~S(0) n R 8 , in which a is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, I or 2.

The term "carboxyalkyi" refers to the groups » C(0)0-alkyl or -C(0)0-cycloaIkyl, where alkyl and cycloalkyl are as defined herein, and maybe optionally further substituted by alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyi, aminocarbosyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF3, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyi, aryl, heteroaryl, and -S(G) a R a , in which R 8 is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2.

The term "ammocarbonyl" refers to the group -C(0) RR where each R is independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyi, or where both groups are joined to form a heterocyclic group (e.g., morpholino). Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all snbstitaents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected f om the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyi, aminocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF3, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyi, aryl, heteroaryl, and ~S(0) n R a 5 in which R a is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2,

The term "acyloxy" refers to the group ~OC(G)~R. in which R. is alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyi, aryl or heteroaryl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected, from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyi, aminocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF3, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyi, aryl, heteroaryl, and -S(0) n R a , in which R. a is alkyl, aryi or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2,

The term "acylami.no" refers to the group - RC(0)R where each R is independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyi. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyi, aminocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF3, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyi, aryl, heteroaryl, and -S(0)nR a , in which R a is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 ox 2.

The term "alkoxycarbonylamino * * refers to the group -N(R a )C{0)OR in which R is alkyl and R d is hydrogen or alkyl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, each alkyl may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyi, aniinocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF 3 , amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and -S{0)„R a , in which R a is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl. and n is 0, 1 or 2.

The term "aminocarbonylamino'' refers to the group ~NR c C(0)NRR, wherein R c is hydrogen or alkyl and each R is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, CF 3 , amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and ~S(G) n R a , in which R* is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2.

The term, "thiol" refers to the group -SH.

The term "thiocarbonyl" refers to a group ~ S.

The term "a!kylihio" refers to the group -S-alkyl.

The term "substituted alkylthio" refers to the group -S-substituted alkyl.

The term "heterocyclylthio" refers to the group ••• S-heterocyclyl.

The term "heteroaryltbio refers to the group -S-heteroaryl wherein the heteroaryl group is as defined above including optionally substituted heteroaryl groups as also defined above.

The term "sulfoxide" refers to a group -S(0)R, in which R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryi or heteroaryL "Substituted sulfoxide" refers to a group -S(0)R, in which R. is substituted alkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocyclyl, substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl as defined herein.

The term "sulfone" refers to a group » S(0)2 , in which R. is alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl or heteroaryl. "Substituted sulfone" refers to a group -S(G)?R, in which R is substituted alkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocyclyl, substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl, as defined herein.

The term "aminosulfonyl" refers to the group -S(0)?NRR, wherein each R. is

independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl. Unless otherwise constrained by the definition, all substituents may optionally be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, (¾, amino, substituted amino, cyano, cycloalkyl,

8 lieierocycl l, aryl, heieroaryL and ~S(0) B R a , in which R a is aikyl, aryl or heteroaryl and n is 0, 1 or 2.

The terra "hydroxyamino" refers to the group -NHOH.

The term "alkoxyamino' * refers to the group -NH.OR in which R is optionally substituted aikyl

The term "halogen" or "halo" refers to fluoro, bromo, chloro and iodo.

"Optional" or "optionally" means that the subsequently described event or circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances in which it does not. A "substituted" group includes embodiments in which a monoradical substituent is bound to a single atom of the substituted group (e.g. forming a branch), and also includes embodiments in which the substituent may be a diradieal bridging group bound to two adjacent atoms of the substituted group, thereby forming a fused ring on the substituted group.

Where a given group (moiety) is described herein as being attached to a second group and the site of attachment is not explicit, the given group may be attached at any available site of the given group to any available site of the second group. For example, a "lower aikyl- substituted phenyl", where the attachment sites are not explicit, may have any available site of the lower aikyl group attached to any available site of the phenyl group. In this regard, an "available site" is a site of the group at which a hydrogen of the group may be replaced with a substituent.

It is understood mat in all substituted groups defined above, polymers arrived at by defining substituents with further substituents to themselves (e.g. , substituted aryl having a substituted aryl group as a substituent which is itself substituted with a substituted aryl group, etc.) are not intended for inclusion herein. Also not included are infinite numbers of

substituents, whether the substituents are the same or different. In such cases, the maximum number of such substituents is three. Each of the above definitions is thus constrained by a limitation that, for example, substituted aryl groups are limited to -substituted aryi-(substituted aryl)~substituted aryl

A compound of a given formula is intended to encompass the compounds of the disclosure, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable esters, isomers, tautomers, solvates, isotopes, hydrates, polymorphs, and prodrugs of such compounds, unless the context suggests otherwise. Additionally, the compounds of the disclosure may possess one or more asymmetric centers, and may be produced as a racemio mixture or as individual enantiomers or diastereoisotners. The number of stereoisomers present in any given compound of a given formula depends upon the number of asymmetric centers present (there are 2 8 stereoisomers possible where n is the number of asymmetric centers). The individual stereoisomers may be obtained by resolving a racemic or non-racemic mixture of an

intermediate at some appropriate stage of the synthesis or by resolution of the compound by conventional means. The individual stereoisomers (including individual enantiomers and (^stereoisomers) as well as racemic and non-rac-emic mixtures of stereoisomers are

encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure, all of which are intended to be depicted by the structures of this specification unless otherwise specifically indicated.

"Isomers" are different compounds that have the same molecular formula. Isomers include stereoisomers, enantiomers and diastereomers.

"Stereoisomers * ' are isomers that differ only in the way the atoms are arranged in space. "Enantiomers" are a pair of stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. A 1 :1 mixture of a pair of enantiomers is a "racemic" mixture. The term "(±)" is used to designate a racemic mixture where appropriate.

"Diastereoisomers" are stereoisomers that have at least two asymmetric atoms, but which are not mirror-images of each other.

The absolute stereochemistry is specified according to the Calm Ingold Prelog R S system. When the compound is a pure enantiomer the stereochemistry at each chiral carbon may be specified by either R or S. Resolved compounds whose absolute configuration is unknown are designated (+) or (-) depending on the direction (dextro- or laevorotary) that they rotate the plane of polarized light at the wavelength of the sodium D line.

Some of the compounds exist as tautomeric isomers. Tautomeric isomers are in equilibrium with one another. For example, amide containing compounds may exist in equilibrium with imidic acid tautomers. Regardless of which tautomer is shown, and regardless of the nature of the equilibrium among tautomers, the compounds are understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to comprise both amide and imidic acid tautomers. Thus, the amide containing compounds are understood to include their imidic acid tautomers. Likewise, the imidic acid containing compounds are understood to include their amide tautomers. Non- limiting examples of amide-comprising and imidic acid-comprising tautomers are shown below:

The term "polymorph" refers to different crystal structures of a crystalline compound. The different polymorphs may result from differences in crystal packing (packing

polymorphism) or differences in packing between different conformers of the same molecule {conformational polymorphism).

The term "solvate" refers to a complex formed by the combining of a compound and a solvent

The term "hydrate" refers to the complex formed by the combining of a compound and water. The term "prodrug" refers to compounds that include chemical groups which, in vivo, can be converted and/or can be split off from the remainder of the molecule to provide for the active drug, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a biologically active metabolite

Any formula or structure given herein is also intended to represent unlabeled forms as well as isotopically labeled forms of the compounds. Isotopically labeled compounds have structures depicted by the formulas given herein except that one or more atoms are replaced by an atom having a selected atomic mass or mass number. Examples of isotopes that may he incorporated into compounds of the disclosure include isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, fluorine and chlorine, such as, but not limited to ¾ (deuterium, D), 3 H (tritium), 15 C, C, 14 C, 35 N, !8 F, 33 P, 32 P, 3S S, 36 C1 and ,25 L Various isotopically labeled compounds of the present disclosure may include, for example, those into which radioactive isotopes such as ¾ and f4 C are incorporated. Such isotopically labelled compounds may be useful in metabolic studies, reaction kinetic studies, detection or imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET) or single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) including drug or substrate tissue distribution assays or in radioactive treatment of patients.

The disclosure also includes compounds in which from 1 to n hydrogens attached to a carbon atom is/are replaced by deuterium, in which n is the number of hydrogens in t he molecule. Such compounds may exhibit increased resistance to metabolism and may thus be useful for increasing the half life of a compound intended for use in a mammal. See, for example, Foster, "Deuterium Isotope Effects in Studies of Drug Metabolism", Trends

Pharmacol Sci. 5(12):524-527 (1984). Such compounds are synthesized by means well known in the art, for example by employing starting materials in which one or more hydrogens have been replaced by deuterium, Deuterium labelled or substituted therapeutic compounds may have improved DMP

(drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics) properties, relating to distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME). Substitution with heavier isotopes such as deuterium may afford certain therapeutic advantages resulting from greater metabolic stability, for example increased in vivo half-life, reduced dosage requirements and/or an improvement in therapeutic index. An 18 F labeled compound may be useful for PET or SPECT studies.

Isotopicaliy labeled compounds of this disclosure can generally be prepared by carrying out the procedures disclosed in the schemes or in the examples and preparations described below by substituting a readily available isotopicaliy labeled reagent for a non-isotopically labeled reagent. It is understood that deuterium in this context is regarded as a substihient in the compound.

The concentration of such a heavier isotope, specifically deuterium, may be defined by an isotopic enrichment factor. In the compounds of this disclosure any atom not. specifically designated as a particular isotope is meant to represent any stable isotope of that atom. Unless otherwise stated, when a position is designated, specifically as "H" or "hydrogen", the position is understood to have hydrogen at its natural abundance isotopic composition. Accordingly, in the compounds of this disclosure any atom specifically designated as a deuterium (D) is meant to represent deuterium.

In many cases, the compounds of this disclosure are capable of forming acid and/or base "salts" by virtue of the presence of amino and/or carboxyi groups or groups similar thereto. La some cases, the "salt" of a given compound is a. pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The term, "pharmaceutically acceptable salt" of a given compound refers to salts that retain the biological effectiveness and properties of the given compound, and which are not biologically or otherwise undesirable.

Base addition salts may be prepared from, inorganic and organic bases. Salts derived from inorganic bases include, by way of example only, sodium, potassium, lithium, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts. Salts derived from organic bases include, but are not limited to, salts of primary, secondary and tertiary amines, such as alkyl amines, dialkyl amines, trialkyl amines, substituted alkyl amines, di(substituted alkyl) amines, tri(subslituted alky!) amines, alkenyt amines, dialkenyl amines, trialkenyl amines, substituted alkenyl amines, di(substiruted alkenyl) amines, tri(substituted alkenyl) amines, cycloalkyl amines, di(cyeloalkyl) amines, lii(cycloalkyl) amines, substituted cycloalkyl amines, disuhstituted cycloalkyl amine, trisubstituted cycloalkyl amines, cycloaikenyi amines, di(eydoalkenyl) amines, tri(cyeloalkenyi) amines, substituted cycloaikenyi amines, Substituted cycloaikenyi amine, trisubstituted cycloaikenyi amines, aryl amines, diaryl amines, triaryl amines, heteroaryl amines, diheteroaryl amines, triheteroaryl amines, heterocyclic amines, diheterocyclic amines, triheterocycUc amines, mixed di- and tri-amiaes where at least two of the substitaents on the amine are different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl., substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, cycloaikenyi, substituted cycloaikenyi, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclic, and the like. Also included are amines where the two or three substituents, together with the amino nitrogen, form a heterocyclic or heteroaryl group. Amines are of general structure N(R o0 )(R il )(R s2 ), wherein mono-substituted amines have 2 of the three substituents on nitrogen (R 3 , R 31 and as hydrogen, di-substituted amines have 1 of the three substituents on nitrogen (R 30 , R 31 and S j2 ) as hydrogen, whereas tri-substituted amines have none of the three substituents on nitrogen (R " '°, R 3* and R j2 ) as hydrogen. R 30 , R 3; and R 3 are selected from a variety of substituents such as hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, heteroayl, cycloalkyl, cycloaikenyi, heterocyclyl and the like. The above-mentioned amines refer to the compounds wherein either one, two or three substituents on the nitrogen are as listed in the name. For example, the term "cycloaikenyi amine" refers to cycloalkenyl~NH 2 , wherein "cycloaikenyi" is as defined herein. The term "diheteroarylamine M refers to -I(heteroaryl)2, wherein "heteroary is as defined herein and so on. Specific examples of suitable amines include, by way of example only, isopropylamine, trimethyl amine, diethyl amine, tri(iso- propyl) amine, tri(n-ptopyl) amine, eihanolan ine, 2-dimemylaminoethattol, tromethamine, lysine, argmine, bistidine, caffeine, procaine, hydrabamine, choline, betaine, emylmediamine, glucosamine, N-aikylglucamines, theobromine, purines, piperazine, piperidine, morpholine, N~ ethylpiperidine, and the like.

Acid addition salts may be prepared from inorganic and organic acids. Salts derived from inorganic acids include hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and the like. Salts derived from organic acids include 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 add, p-toiuene»suIfoflic acid, salicylic acid, and the like.

The term "reaction conditions" is intended to refer to the physical and/or environmental conditions under which a chemical reaction proceeds. Examples of reaction conditions include, but are not. limited to, one or more of following; reaction temperature, solvent, H, pressure, reaction time, mole ratio of reactants, the presence of abase or acid, or catalyst, radiation, etc. Reaction conditions may be named after the particular chemical, reaction in which the conditions are employed, such as, coupling conditions, hydrogenation conditions, acyiation conditions, reduction conditions, etc. Reaction conditions for most reactions are generally known to those skilled in the art or can be readily obtained from, the literature. Exemplary reaction conditions sufficient for performing the chemical transformations provided herein can be found throughout, and in particular, the examples below. It is also contemplated that the reaction conditions may include reagents in addition to those listed in the specific reaction.

The term "reducing agent" refers to the addition of hydrogen to a molecule. Exemplary reducing agents include hydrogen gas (%) and hydride reagents such as borohydrides, lithium aluminium hydride, dtisobutylaluminium hydride (BIBAL~H) and super hydride.

The term "nitrogen protecting group" refers to a chemical moiety which is added to, and later removed from, an amine functionality to obtain chemoselectivity in a subsequent chemical reaction. The term "deprotecting" refers to removing the nitrogen protecting group. Suitable nitrogen protecting groups include carbobenzyloxy (Cbz) (removed by hydrogenolysis), p~ memoxybenzyl carbonyl (Moz or MeOZ) (removed by hydrogenolysis), tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) (removed by concentrated strong acids, such as HCI or trifiuoroacetic acid, or by heating), -iIuoxenyimetliyloxycarboByl (FMOC) (removed by base, such as piperidine), acetyl (Ac) (removed by treatment with a base), benzoyl (Bz) (removed by treatment with a base, most often with aqueous or gaseous ammonia or methylamine), benzyl (Bn) (removed by hydrogenolysis), a carbamate (removed by acid and mild heating), p-methoxybenzyl (PMB) (removed by hydrogenolysis), 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl (DMPM) (removed by hydrogenolysis), p- memoxyphenyl (PMF) (removed by ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate), a succinimide (i.e., a cyclic imide) (removed by treatment with a base), tosyl (Ts) (removed by concentrated acid and strong reducing agents), and other sulfonamides (Nosy! and Nps) (removed by samarium iodide, tributy!tin hydride, etc.). The term "succinimide" refers to a cyclic i ide, and may be monocyclic, bicycJic (e. ¾ phmalimides) or polycyclic, and may further be optionally substituted, Non limiting exampl. include N-pthalimide, N-dicWorophthalanide, N-tetrachlorophfhalimide, N~4-nitrophmalimii

N-dithiasHccinin ide, ' N-2,3-diphenylmaieimide, and N~2 3 3-din ethy!malemiide,

The term "catalyst" refers to a chemical substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under d fferent conditions (such as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible.

In addition, abbreviations as used herein have respective meanings as follows;

equiv Equivalents

Et Ethyl g Gram

h Hour

HDMS exainethyldisiiazide

HPLC High -pressure liquid chromatography

Hz Hertz

iPr Isopropyl

J Coupling constant

LCMS Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry m Multiple!

M Molar

/z Mass to charge

Me Methyl

m.g Milligram

MHz Mega hertz

mL/ml Milliliter

mmole Millimole

MTBE Methyl ert- butyl ether

NMP -Methyi~2-pyrrolidone

NMR Nuclear magnetic resonance

FSl/psi Pound-force per square inch

Pv Pyridine

Red-Al Sodium b s(2~

methoxyeifeoxy)alummumhydride s Singlet ΐ Triplet

t-Bu iert-Biityl

TEMPO (2,2,6,6-Tetr^ethyipiperidin- 1 -yl)oxy

TFA Tniluoroaeeiic acid

THF Teira ydroferan

Ts Tosyl

vol Volume

wt Weight

δ Chemical shift

oL J Microliter

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As described generally above, the disclosure provides in some embodiments processes for making a compound of Formula L In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof:

comprising cyclizing a compound of Formula (III) or a salt thereof:

under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (i) or a salt thereof, wherein:

* ri r gen or aaio;

2 is hydrogen or alkyl optionally substituted with, aryl;

R 3 is hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group; and R 4 is hydrogen, or R s and R 4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached ft N-diphenylraethyieneamine or a suocinimide.

In one embodiment, the compound of Formula (10) is the HC1 salt In another embodiment, R 5 is brorao.

In one embodiment, the reaction conditions comprise deprotecting the compound of Formula (ill) to provide a compound of Formula (II):

in certain embodiments, the reaction conditions comprise a ase selected from the group consisting of sodium hydride, methyiamine, N^N^dimethylpropane-lJ -diamine, triethylamine. diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, 1 ,8~diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene 5 tetrahydrofuran, 2- memyltelrahydroiuran, sodium hexamethyldisilazide, and sodium ethoxide (C¾O a). In some embodiments, the reaction conditions comprise toluene, benzene, or xylenes, and a temperature of from about 60 °C to about 150 °C, from about 95 °C to about 150 °C, from about 125 °C io about 130 °C ; or from about 75 °C to about 85 °C. in one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (IT) or a salt, thereof:

comprising deprotecting a compoimd of Formula (III) or a salt thereof:

under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (II) or a salt thereof, wherein;

R is hydrogen or halo;

R 2 is hydrogen or aJ.kyi optionally substituted with aryl;

R J is a nitrogen protecting group; and R is hydrogen, or R and K together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form -diphenylmeihyleneainine or a sucdnirnide.

In one embodiment, R l is bromo. In certain embodiments, R J and R 4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a succinimide. In one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof:

comprising:

a) deprotecting a compound of Formula (ΙΠ) or a salt thereof:

under reaction conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (I!) or a salt thereof, and

b) cyclizing a compound of formula (II) or a salt thereof, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a salt, thereof, wherein:

R* is hydrogen or halo;

R 2 is hydrogen or alky! optionally substituted with aryl; R J is a nitrogen protecting group; and

R 4 is hydrogen, or R 3 and R 4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form -diphenylffi.ethyleneamine or a succinhni.de.

In one embodiment, R* is acyl, ally!, -C(0)0-alkyl, or benzyl; and R 4 is hydrogen. In another embodiment, R* is -C(0)0-alkyl; and R 4 is hydrogen. In yet another embodiment, J is acyl; and 4 is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, fee deproteetlng step comprises an acid selected from H€l, H3PO 4 , H2SO4, trifluoroacetic acid, and toluenesulfonic acid, and a solvent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanoi, isopropanol, methyl ert-butyl ether, tetrabydroforan, and acetic acid.

In one embodiment, R 1 is bromo. n certain embodiments, E J and R 4 together with the nitrogen to which the are attached form a succmimide.

In certain embodiments, the reaction conditions comprise me&y amine, N^N 1 - dimemylpropane- ί ,3-diamme, hydroxylamine, emylenediamine, hydrazine or a hydrazine derivative, In some embodiments, the reaction conditions of steps a) and b) comprise ethanoi, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, dimetiiylfommmide, or aeeionitrile, and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 100 °C.

In one embodiment, provided Is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (III) or a salt thereof:

comprising coupling a compound of Formula (IV) or a salt thereof with of Formula (V) or a salt thereof:

in the presence of a base, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound on aula (III) or a salt thereof; wherein:

R* is hydrogen or halo;

R"' is hydrogen or alky! optionally substituted with aryl;

R* is a nitrogen protecting group;

R is hydrogen, or R and R together with th nitrogen to which they are attached fori N-diphenylmethyleneamine or a succmimide; Y is .alo, ~OC(0)OK 5 or -OS{0) 2 R 5 ; and

R 5 is selected from the group consisting of alky!, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and liete.roa.ryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three€3.4 aikyl. In one embodiment, R 3 is acyl, ail l, -C(0)0-alkyl, or benzyl; and R 4 is hydrogen, in another embodiment R " is -C(0)0-alkyl; and R* is hydrogen, in another embodiment, R 3 is acyl; and R 4 is hydrogen. In yet another embodiment, R 3 and R 4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a succinimide.

In one embodiment, the base is an organic base, an alkali metal base, a

hexamethyldisilazane base, a carbonate base or an alkoxide base, hi certain embodiments, the base is triemylamine, dilsopropylethylamine, 1. ,8-diazabicyclo 5.4.03«ndec-7-ene, 4- dimethyiaminopyridine, sodium hydride, sodium hexamethyldisilazide, potassium

hexamethyidisilazide, lithium hexamethyldisilazide, CS2CO3, !\¾00 3 , or potassium tert- butoxide. In some embodiments, the reaction conditions comprise dimethylsulfoxide, dimeray!fonnamide, dimetbylacetamide, tetrahydrofuran, or N-methyi-2-pyrroiidone, and a temperature of from about 30 to about 70 °C, or from about 50 to about 55 °C

in one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof;

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VI) or a salt thereof:

with a base, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R l is hydrogen or halo;

X is halo or »S(C¾R 5 ; R 5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyL cycioalkyi, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycioalkyi, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three C alkyl.

In certain embodiments, the base is sodium hydride, or sodium hexamethyldisilazide. in some embodiment, the reaction conditions further comprise N,N-dimethylacetamide, dimethylfonnamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, or dimeraylsulfoxide, and a temperature of from about -10 °C to about 40 °C, or from, about 20 °C to about 25 °

In one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (VI) or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VII) or a salt thereof: with 1 ,2-dibromoethane, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of

Formula (VI) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R is hydrogen or halo;

R 5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycioalkyi, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycioalkyi, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three C1.4 alkyL

In certain embodiments, the reaction conditions comprise a base. Suitable bases include, e.g., 2CO3, NajCOj, C¾C<¾, triethylamine, sodium hydride, or sodium hexamethyldisilazide.

In certain embodiments, the reaction conditions further comprise N,N- dimethylacetamide, dimemylformamide, N~methyl-2-pyrrolidone, tetrahydrofuran, methyl tert- butyl ether, or dimethyisulfoxide, and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 60 °C, or from about 20 e C to about 25 °C. In one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VIE) or a sal thereof:

with a reducing agent, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of

Formula (ΪΪ) or a salt thereof,

and cyclizing a compound of Formula (If) or a salt thereof to provide the compo und of formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R ! is hydrogen or halo; and

R 2 is hydrogen or alky! optionally substituted with aryL

In certain embodiments, the- reducing agent is Raney Nickel and ¾, B¾~

tetrahydrofuran, BHj-dimethyl sulfide, NaBH CoCb, 5-e yl-2~merayl-pyridine borane complex, lithium tri-t-butoxy aluminum hydride, sodium bis(2- memoxyemoxy)ahmiinurnhydride, borane~Nj -diethyl aniline complex, drisobutylaluminium hydride or 9-borabicyelo[3.3.1 jnonane. In some embodiments, the reaction conditions further comprise methanol, ethanol, isopropanoi, tetrahydrofuran, or 2-metiiy!ietrahydrofcran, and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 50 °C, or from about 20 °C to about 25 ° In some embodiments, the process is performed under pressure.

In one. embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (II) or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (VIII) or a salt thereof:

with a reducing agent under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Form la (0) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R 1 is hydrogen or halo; and

R 2 is hydrogen, or alkyl optionally substituted with aryi.

In certain embodiments, the reducing agent is hydrogen gas. In certain embodiments, the reducing agent comprises an optional catalyst. The catalyst can be any suitable catalyst, such as palladium on carbon, platinum on carbon, or rhodium on carbon. The reaction may further comprising HQ, H 2 SO 4 , HBr, or H3PO4, in some embodiments, Hie reducing agent is borane- tetrahydroraran, borane-dimethyl sulfide, or sodium borohydride. The reaction conditions may further comprise methanol, ethane!, or isopropanoL

In one embodiment, the compound of Formula (VIII) or a salt thereof:

is prepared by contacting a compound of Formula (IV) with a compound of Formula

XC¾CN, where X is halo,

under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula ( VIII) or a salt ,

R ! is hydrogen or halo; and

R * is hydrogen or alkyi optionally substituted with aryl.

In certain embodiments, the reaction conditions comprise a base. In some embodiments, the base is K 2 CO3, Na^CCh, CS 2 CO3, ttiethyiamine, sodium hydride, or sodium

hexamemyldisilazide. In certain embodiments, the reaction conditions further comprise dimethylacetemide, dimemylformamide, N-methyI-2-pyrroHdone, dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran, or methyl tert-butyl ether, and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 50 °C, or from about 20 °C to about 25 °C.

In one embodiment, R ! is bromo. In another embodiment, X is CI. In one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (Ϊ) or a salt thereof;

lomprising contacting a compound of Formula (IX) or a salt thereof:

with an acid under reaction conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (I) or a. salt thereof, wherein: ¾ is hydrogen or halo;

R s is hydrogen or ~S(G)?R S ; and

R 5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyL heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and Iieieroaryi is optionally substituted wife one to three CM alkyl.

In certain embodiments, the acid is boron trichloride, boron trifluoride, boron tribromide or polyphosphoric acid, in some embodiments, fee reaction conditions further comprise dichloromethane, or toluene, and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 100 °C, or from about 20 °C to about 25 °C. In one embodiment, R 1 is bromo. In one embodiment, R 6 is hydrogen. In another embodiment, is is »S(0) 2 R J ,

I ' n certain embodiments, the reactio conditions comprise a base, such as pyridine, triethylamirie or sodium acetate, for example. In some embodiments, the reaction conditions farther comprise methanol, or ethanol, and a temperature of from about 20 °C to about 80 °C, c about 75 °C.

In one embodiment, the compound of Formula (IX) or a salt thereof;

is prepared by contacting a compound of Formula (X) or a salt thereof:

with hydroxylamine or hydroxylamine hydrochloride, optionally followed by a reagent of the formula X-S(0)2R 5 5 where X is halo, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (IX) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R ! is hydrogen or halo;

R* 5 is hydrogen or -SfXTb 5 ; and

R 5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cyeloalkyi, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryi, wherein each cyeloalkyi, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three CM alkyl.

In one embodiment, R 1 is bromo. In one embodiment, R 6 is hydrogen. In another embodiment, R 6 is -8(0)^.

In certain embodiments, the reaction conditions comprise a base, such as pyridine, diisopropylethyiamine or ethyiam e, for example. some embodiments, the reaction conditions further comprise methanol, or ethanol, and a temperature of from about -20 °C to about 20 °C, or from about 0 to about 5 °C. In certain embodiments, the reagent of the formula X-SCO^R " is metbasesulfbnyl chloride or toluenesulfonyl chloride.

In on© embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound ofFormuia (I) or salt, thereof:

or a salt thereof, comprising contactin a compound of Formula (XI) or a salt thereof: with an oxidant under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compoimd of F (I) or a salt thereof, wherein:

R 5 is hydrogen or halo; and

is hydrogen or alky! optionally substituted with aryL

In some embodiments, the oxidant is manganese dioxide, N-bromosucdmmide, hydrogen peroxide, sodium chlorite, dihydrodicyanoquinone, or TEMPO. In certain embodiments, the reaction conditions further comprise DCM, methyl tert-buty! etl tetrahydrofuran.

In one embodiment, the compound of Formula (XI) or a salt thereof:

is prepared by contacting a compound of Formula (VIII) or a salt thereof:

with a reducing agent under reaction conditions sufficient to form a ©

Formula (XI) or a salt thereof, wherein: R ! is hydrogen or halo; and

R 2 is hydrogen or a ky I optionally substituted with ary!.

In certain embodiments, the reducing agent is B¾~dimethyi sulfide, BHy

te rahydtofuraa, NaBfiU, or NaCNBH.4. Any suitable solvent can he tssed, such as

tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydroturan, or methyl tert-butyl ether, and a. ternperatur between about 20 and about 80 °C.

In another embodiment, provided is a. process tor preparing a compound of Formula (ΪΑ), or a salt thereof:

comprising contacting a compound of Formula (ΪΒ), or a salt thereof:

with. B¾ unde reae ; conditions sufficient to provide a. compound of Formula (ΪΑ). or a salt thereof.

In one embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (XII A), or a salt the

comprising the steps of:

a) contacting a compound of Formula (Γ), or a salt thereof:

with a compound of the formula =^ . or a boronie ester thereof un ι conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (IC), or a salt thereof; aad

the com 1 7 ormula (IC), or a salt th a compound ox me rormui. here X is halo, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (XHA) or a salt thereof,

R 5 is hydrogen or halo; and

R 2 is hydrogen or alky! optionally substituted with aryl.

In one embodiment the compound o.f Formula (I), or a salt thereof is provided from any ■asses described herein,

In a specific embodiment, provided is a process for preparing a compound ol Formula (X.I.IA), or a salt thereof:

comprisiag the steps of;

a) contacting a compound of Formula (VA), or a salt thereof, with a compound of a (IV A), or a salt thereof;

in the presence of a base, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (ILIA) or a salt thereof;

b) deprotecting and cyclizing a compound of formula (IMA) or a salt thereof, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (IA) or a salt thereof;

c) contacting a compound of Formula (IA), or a salt thereof, with a compound of the

F 3 CO--^ -B(OH).

i& , or a boronic ester thereof, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide a compound of Formula (IC), or a salt thereof; and

d contacting the compound of Fomiula (TC), or a salt thereof, with a compound of the formula , where X is halo, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Fomiula (XI IA) or a salt thereof.

In one embodiment,, provided is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (XII) or a salt thereof:

comprising the steps of:

a) cyclizing a compound of Formula (III) or a salt thereof, under reaction conditions sufficient to provide the compound of Formula (I) or a. salt thereof:

-pound of Formula (I), or a salt thereof, with a compound of the

compound of Formula (XH) or a salt thereof, wherein : E is hydrogen or halo;

R '' is hydrogen or alkyl optionally

R ' ' is hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group;

R 4 is hydrogen, or R 3 and R * together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form or a suectrmmde;

R 5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloaikyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl, wherein each cycloaikyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one to three C3.4 alkyl;

R '' is "C3.6 alkylene-R 8 , -L-R 8 , -L-CMS alkylene-R 8 , aikylene-

L-C j alkylene-R fe ;

L is -0-, -S~, -C(OK -NHS(0) , -S(0)iNH-, -C(0)NH- or -NHC(0)~, provided that when R 7 is -L-R* or « w alkylene-R 8 , then L is not -0-, -S-, -NHS(0) 2 - or -NHC(0)-;

R 8 is cycloaikyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; wherein said cycloaikyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofQ-6 alkyl, C2.4 alkynyl, halo, -MO?., cycloaikyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl ~N(R 20 )CR 22 ), -N(R 2! VS(0) 2 -R 20 , ~N(R 20 )~C(O) » R 22 , -C(0>.R 20 , -C(0)-OR 20 , ~C(0)~N(R 2D )(R 22 ), -CN, oxo and -O-R 20 ; wherein said C T -6 alkyl, cycloaikyl, aryl, heierocyclyl or heteroaryl are optionally former substituted with, one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, -NO ¼ Ci-$ alkyl, cycloaikyl., aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, -NfR 20 )^ 22 ), ~C(O)-K 20 , ~C(G)~GR 20 ,

»C(O)"N{R 20 )(R 2?' ), «CN and -O-R 23 ; and wherein said Ct^ alkyl, cycloaikyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl are optionally further substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, aryl, -N0 2 , -CF 3 , -NCR^fR 2 *), ~€(0)-R 20 , -C(O)- OR 20 , ~C(O)~N(R 20 )(R 22 ), -CN, -S(0)a-R 2e and -O-R 20 ; R l ° is hydrogen, halo, aryi, cycloalkyL cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl, wherein each aryi, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl Is optionall substituted with one to three R n ; each R n is independently halo, hydroxy!, -NO¾, -CN, ~CF 3I -OCFj, -Si(C¾)3, Cj. 4 alkyl, Ci-3 alkoxy, C2-4 alkenyl, C2. alkynyl, aralkyl, ary!oxy, aralkyloxy, acyl, carboxy, carboxyester, acylamino, amino, substituted amino, cycloalkyl, aryi, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl; when R and R iA are attached to a common nitrogen atom " and R ** may join to form a heterocyclic or heteroaryl ring which is then optionally substi uted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxy!, halo, C1.4 alkyl, aralkyl, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, acylamino, -N<¾. ~S(Q);?R "5 , -CN,€1.3 alkoxy, ~CF 3 , -OCF3, aryi, heteroaryl and cycloalkyl; and each R 26 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C alkyl, aryi and cycloalkyl; wherein the C alkyl aryi and cycloalkyl may be further substituted with from 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxy!, halo, CM alkoxy, -CF3 and -GCF 3 .

In one embodiment, R is bromo. In one embodiment, R' ; is methyl. In some

ibodiments, R 3 f is aryi, optionally substituted with -CF3 or -OCF3.

3, Compounds

In other embodiments, the disclosure provides for intermediate compounds that may be used in the processes described herein. Thus, for instance, one embodiment is a compound of

, or a salt thereof. In certai embodiments, the compound is the HC s il ' .

In another embodiment, provided is a compound of the formula:

or , or a salt therec

In yet another embodiment, provided is a compound of the formula:

, or a salt thereof

In still another embodiment, provided is a compound of the formula:

or , or a salt thereof

EXAMPLES

The compounds of me disclosure may be prepared using methods disclosed herein and routine modifications thereof which will be apparent given the disclosure herein and methods well known in the art. Conventional and well-known synthetic methods may be used in addition to the teachings herein. The synthesis of compounds described herein, may be accomplished as described in the following examples. If available, reagents may be purchased commercially, e.g. from Sigma Aldrieh or other chemical suppliers. Unless otherwise noted, the starting materials for the following reactions may be obtained from commercial sources.

tivation o/2~(2~ ydr Ky&thyl)isoindoiine~i,3~0iomi to Form VA

To the mixture of commercially available 2-(2-hydroxyethyl) isomdoline~l,3-dione (8.8 g, 1.00 equiv) and triethylamine (5.8 g, 1.25 equiv) in .methylene chloride (69 mL) is added benzeriesxilfonyl chloride (9.3 g, 1.05 equiv) dropwise at under about 25 °C. The mixture is stirred at room temperature until the reaction is complete as determined by HP LCI The reaction mixture is washed with an aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate. The organic solution is concentrated under reduced pressure and the product is precipitated by adding hexanes (83 mL) to the residue. VA. is isolated by filtration (15.1 g, 99% yield). J H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-de): δ 7.77 - 7.82 (m, 4H), 7.71 (d, J- 8.0, 2H), 7.52 (t, J= 8.0, 1H), 7.41 (t, g.0, 2H), 4.29 (t, J™ 4.0, 2H), 3.81 (t, J - 4.0 ; 2H).

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed, For example, other aromatic sulfonate groups, halogens, or carbonates may be employed its lieu of benzenesulfonyl chloride. In addition, the nitrogen may be protected with another amine protecting group, such as tert-butyl carbamate (N-Boe), benzyl, allyl, or as an imine, such as -diphenyhnethyleneamine, Further, various organic bases (e.g., iPr 2 NEt, DBU, DMAP), alkali metal bases (e.g., Mali), or hexamethyldisilazane bases (e.g., Na, , LiHMDS) may be used. Alternative solvents may also be used, such as other organic solvents e.g., toluene, TBF) or polar aptotic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMA), and temperatures ranging from about 0 to about 40 °C mav be employed. Coupling of VA andlVA to IMA

A mixture of IV A (9 g, 1.0 equiv) and VA (14.8 g, LIS equiv) in DMSO (54 mL) is charged 2CO3 (10.7 g, 2.0 equiv). The mixture is heated to 50 to 55 °C and monitored by HPLC until the reaction is complete. The mixture is cooled to about 30 °C and diluted with EtOAc (108 mL) and cooled further to 20 °C. The pH is adjusted to pH 5-6 by the slow addition of concentrated HC1 (13,5 g,€C¾ evolution and highly exothermic), maintaining the internal temperature at under about 30 °C. The organic solution is washed with water (45 mL). The final organic solution is concentrated under reduced pressure to minimum volume. Hexanes (108 mL) is charged and the resultant slurry is agitated. The slurry is filtered and dried at about 50 °C under vacuum to afford 14.9 g IIIA (95% yield), hi NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d«): § 7.81-7.88 (m, 4H), 7.62 - 7.65 (HI, 2H), 7.12 - 7.14 (m, 1H), 4.28 (t, J= 8.0, 2H), 3.95 (t, J= 4.0, 2H), 3.56 (s, H).

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, various bases, such as organic bases (e.g., iP¾NE DBU, DMA?), alkali metal bases (e.g., NaH), hexamethyldisilazane bases (e.g., Na, K, LiHMDS), carbonate bases (e.g., C¾CC½, NasCOj), or alkoxides (e.g., potassium tert-butoxide) may be used.

Alternative polar aprotic solvents may also be used, such as DMF, DMA, or NMP, and temperatures ranging from about 30 to about 75 °C may be employed.

Phih Jamide Deproiecikm of IIIA to IIA and C cliz tion to M

intermedin© 2

IIIA (13.7 g, 1.00 equiv) in EiOH (69 mL) is charged a 40% aqueous solution ofMeNl (8.8 mL, 3.00 equiv). The mixture is stirred at ambient temperature until most of the solids are dissolved and then heated to reflux (about 85 °C) and aged until the reaction is complete by HPLC analysis. The mixture is concentrated to minimum volume. Dic oromethane (96 mL) and an aqueous solution of ' NaOH (5 wt%, 53 mL) is charged and the mixture is agitated biphasic mixture is separated. To the organic layer is charged water (37 mL) and the pH is adjusted to pH 2-3 with concentrated HCL The organic layer is washed twice with water (37 mL) and dried over NagSO^ The mixture is ' filtered and the solution is concentrated under reduced pressure to a minimum volume. Hexanes (66 mL) is added and the slurry is agitated at about 25 °C for about 2 hours. The slurry is filtered and the solids are washed with hexanes (10 mL). Tlie solids are dried under vacuum to afford 6.7 g of IA as a solid (82% yield). Ή NMR for ΪΑ: (400 MHz, D Si d 6 ): δ 8,46 (s, 1.H), 7,87 (d, J™ 4,0, 1 H), 7.57 (dd, = 2,0, g.0 s IH), 6,95 (d, J 8.0, 1 H) > 4.29 (t, J- 4.0, 2H), 3.33 (dd, J= 4.0, 8.0, 2H).

Intermediate 1 ' ·:

lH NMR (400 MHz, DMSO) δ 834 (br t, J - 5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (br d, J = 4.3 Hz

7.80 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, Ϊ E), 7.70 (dd, J - 8.9, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (s, 4H), 7.20 (d, J = 8.9 Hz, 4.19 (br t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.62 (br d, J = 5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.71 (d, J - 4.5 Hz, 3H). u < NMR (100 MHz, DMSO) 6 168.98, 168.94, 165.37, 1.57.23, 136.67, 136.54, 136.34, 133.32, 129.85, 129.70, 128.12, 28.01, 122.94, 117.00, 112.12, 67.92, 52.60, 38.96, 26.53,

Intermediate 2:

Ή NMR (400 MHz, dmso) δ 13,5 - 1.2.5 ( br, 1H), 8,40 ( J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7,78 (dd, comp, 2H), 7.71 (dd, J - 8.9, 2.6 Hz, IH), 7.57 (td, J - 7.5, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (td, J - 7.6, 1.3 Hz, 1 H), 7.45 - 7,37 (m, 1H), 7.20 (t, J - 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (t J = 6.1 Hz, 2H), 3,77 (s, 3H), 3.57 (q, J - 5,9 Hz, 2H), i3 C NMR (101 MHz, dmso) δ 168,92, 167.81, 164.91 , 1.56,65, 138.34, 135.85, 132.79, 131.22, 130,55, 129.24, 127.54, 122,58, 116.50, 1 1 1.65, 67.16, 52.17, 38,36,

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other MeN¾ derivatives such as Me?J (C¾)3NH2, may be used, or various other reagents, such as hydrazine or hydrazine derivatives, hydroxylamine or eihylenediamiiie. Other organic water miscible solvents (e.g., methanol, isopropyl aleo

DMF, acetomtr le, 2-methyltetrahydioiuran, or iPrQAc, etc.) may also be used, and

temperatures may range from about 60 to about 100 °C.

Example 2: Alternate processes for preparing IA

Synthesis of HA from IV

To a solution of 2-(tert-b«toxycarbonylammo)ei¾.yi benxenesulfonaie (1.0 equiv) in DMF (5.4 vol) is charged IV A (0.9 equiv) and potassium carbonate (2.0 equiv). The mixture is heated to about 35 °C for about 24 hoars and the reaction is monitored by HPLC until it is deemed complete. Upon reaction completion, the mixture is cooled to ambient temperature and toluene (3 vol) is charged. The mixture is cooled to about 20 °C and water (10.8 vol) is charged. The biphasic mixture is separated and the organic solution is washed twice with water (1.2 vol), followed by brine (0.5 vol). The organic solution is concentrated at about 50 °C to minimara volume. To a solution of MB (1.0 equiv) in methanol (1.6 vol) at ambient temperature is charged a solution of HQ in methanol (7.1-7.5 wt% solution, 3 equiv). The reaction is aged until the reaction is deemed complete. The reaction mixture is concentrated at about 45 °C until a thick slurry is formed. MTBE (4.7 vol) is charged and the slurry is agitated for 2 hours. The slurry is filtered and the filter cake is washed with MTBE (1 vol). The product is dried under acuum at about 35 °C to provide HA as the HQ salt (typical purity is >99% AN) Ή

NMR (400 MHz, dmso) δ 8.25 (s, 311), 7.81 (d, J - 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J - 8.9, 2.6 Hz, Hi), 7.22 (d, J » 8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (t J = 5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.19 (s, 2H). i3 C NMR (101 MHz, dmso) δ 164.69, 156,17, 136.07, 132.94, 122.75, 1 1 7.34, 1.12.45, 66,07, 5234, 38.11.

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, for the O-alkylation, other carbonate bases (i.e. NasCOa, C-S2CO3) or organic bases (i.e. Ets ' N) or metal bases (i.e. NaH, sodium hexamethyldisilazane) may be used. Alternative solvents may also be used, such as DMSO, NMP, DMA. or THE, and temperatures ranging from about 20 to about 50 °C may be employed, in addition, for the deprotection, other strong bronsted acids, such as H3PO4, H2SO4, trifl-uoroacetic add, or toluenesuifonic acid, may be used. Alternative solvents may also be used, such as other alcoholic solvents (e.g., ethanol, or isopropanol) or organic so! vents (e.g., MTBE, THF, or acetic acid).

Cyclhation of MA to IA

HA (1.0 equiv), xylenes (5 vol), and triethyiamine (2.0 equiv) is combined at ambient temperature and heated to about 130 °C. The reaction progress is monitored by HPLC. Upon reaction completion, the reaction mixture is cooled to room temperature and d^chloromeihane (10 vol) and water (2 vol) are charged. The pH of the mixture is adjusted to pH 2 by the addition of aqueous HQ (6 M, ~ 0.1S). The biphasic mixture is separated and the aqueous layer is extracted with dichloroniethane (1 vol.). The combined organic solution is washed with water (2 vol) and brine (2 vol). The organic solution is treated with charcoal (0.1.S) and the slurry is filtered. The filter cake is washed with dichloromethane (1.5 vol) and the filtrate is concentrated until distillation stops. Hexanes (6.6 vol) is charged and the resultant slurry is aged, filtered, and dried in a vacuum oven at about 40 °C to provide IA as a solid.

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed, above may also be employed. For example, other salts may be formed and used in subsequent steps, such as the sulfate, phosphate, trifluoroacetate, or tosylate salt. Other bases may be employed, such as other organic bases (e.g., iP¾NEt, or DBU) or metal bases (e.g., NaH, or sodium

hexamethyldisilazane). Further, other other high boiling solvents (e.g., toluene, or benzene), and temperatures ranging from about 95 to about 150 °C. maybe used,

Exam le 3; AiterMie ¾>»te 2

Combine 5-broraosaiicyiamide (1 ,0 g; 4,6 meie), and DMA (10 ml) followed by addition of K2CO3 (1.9 g, 3 eq.) and 1 ,2-dibromoeihane (0.8 ml, 2 eq.). The reaction mixture was stirred and checked by LCMS for reaction completion. The solids were removed via filtration followed by a rinse with iPrOAc (20 mi). The filtrate was washed with water (20 nil), 1M aq. HCI (10 ml) followed by brine (10 ml), and the organic layer was concentrated to dryness under vacuum . This residue was purified by silica gel chromatography to afford VIA (522 mg) as a solid. S H NMR (300 MHz, CDC3 3 ): δ - 3.75 (t, J = 53, 2H), 4.42 (t, J = 53, 2H), 6.65 (brs, 1H), 6.80 (d, J - 9,4, 1H), 7.52 (dd, J - 9.4 23, 1H), 7.73 (brs, 1H) and 8:30 (d, J - 23, 1H); 13 C NMR (75 MHz, CDCI 3 ): δ - 29.2, 68.6, 114.0, 114.4, 123.0, 135.3, 35.8, 55.2 and 165.6; LCMS: m/z (%) = 321.8 (50), 323.8 (100) and 325.8 (50).

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other carbonate bases (e.g., Ν¾( )¾, or€ ' ¾€(¾), organic bases (e.g., triethyl amine) or metal bases (e.g., NaH, or sodium hexamethyidisilazane) maybe used. Alternative solvents may also be used, such as other polar aptotic solvents (e.g., DMF, MF, or DMSO) or ethereal solvents (e.g., THF, or MTBE) depending on the base, and temperatures may range from about 20 to about 60 °C depending on choice of solvent. n of VM4 to M

To a suspension of NaH (140 mg; 60% in mineral oil, .1 eq.) in DMA (2.5 ml) was slowly added a solution of VIA (0.9 g) in DMA (2.5 ml) while maintaining the internal temperature at less than 40 °C. The resulting solution was stirred and checked by LCMS for reaction completion. At this point 1 M aq. HO (10 mi) was added followed by extraction with iPrOAc (10 mL . The organic laver was washed with I M aq. HCI (10 mil and brine (10 ml), sequentially, followed by drying over MgS0 4 and concentrated to dryness under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography to afford IA (258 .mg) as a solid.

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other metal bases (e.g., sodium hexamethyidisilazane) may be used. Other polar aptotic solvents (e.g., DMF, NMP, or DMSO) and temperatures ranging from about ■•10 to about 40 °C may he employed.

Aikvhnion of IV A io Form ¥11.1.4

5-Bromosalicyiic acid methyl ester IV A (5.0 g) in DMA (50 ml) was added . 2 C0 3 (4.5 g, 1.5 eq.) and chloroacetonitriie (1.7 ml, 1.25 eq.). The resulting suspension was stirred overnight and cheeked by LCMS for reaction completion. The solids were removed via filtration followed by a rinse with iPrOAc (1.00 ml). The filtrate was washed, with water (100 ml), 1M aq. HO (50 ml) and water (50 ml), and the organic layer was dried over MgS0 , treated with activated charcoal (Darco G60) (250 mg) followed by concentration to dryness under vacuum to afford VIIIA (5.2 g) as a solid. A small sample of this material (100 mg) was taken up in hot heptanes and the resulting solution was decanted from an orange oily residue. Upon cooling of the clear colorless solution of VIIIA (50 mg) was isolated as a solid. 3 H MR (400 MHz, CDC¾): δ === 3.90 (s, 3H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 7.22 (d, J - 8.6, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J - 8.3, 2.3, 1H) and 7.98 (d, J = 2.3, 1H); f 3 C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1 3 ): δ = 52.6, 55.9, 1 14.7, 116.4, 118.5, 123.9, 134.9, 1.36,5, 155.2 and 164.3; LCMS: m/z (%) = 270.0 (100) and 272.0 (100).

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also he employed. For example, alternative alkylating agents may be used, such as other

lml0aeetoniiril.es (i.e., bromoacetonitrile or iodoacetonitrile) as well as aryl sulfonate

compounds. In addition, other carbonate bases (e.g., N jCOj, or CS2CO3), organic bases (e.g., triemylamine) or metal bases (e.g., NaH, or sodium hexamemyldisilazane) may be used., Other polar aprotic solvents (e.g., DMF, NMP, or DMSO) or ethereal solvents (e.g., THF, or MTBE) and temperatures ranging from about 20 to about 50 °C may e employed.

Nitrite Reduction and Cyclizationof VHM to Li

To a pressure flask was charged VffiA (1.174 g), MeOH (10 mi), saturated aq. N¾ (1 ml) and Raney-Nickel suspension (~0.5 ml). The pressure flask was .tilled with ¾ three times. The resulting suspension was stirred under about 55 PSI ¾. The catalyst was removed via filtration followed by a rinse with MeOH. The filtrate was concentrated to dryness under vacuum. The residue was purified by amino functtonalized silica gel chromatography using a gradient of 1% to 100% EtOAc in hexanes. The product containing fractions were pooled and concentrated to dryness to afford ΪΑ (220 mg) as a solid.

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, alternative reducing agents may be used, such as borane-based reagents (e.g., B¾-THF, BB^-dinieihyl sulfide), NaBHVCoCfe,, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-pyridine borane complex, Li.AlH(OiBu)3, Red-Al, Borane-N,N-diethyl aniline complex, DIBAL-H, or 9- BBN. In addition, other polar protic solvents (e.g., EtOH, or isopropanol) or ethereal solvents (e.g., THF, or 2-MeTHF) may be used depending on the reducing agent, lower or higher pressures of¾ may be used (may impact on reaction rate) and temperatures may range from about 20 to about 50 °C.

Exam le 5: Alternate Rotate 4

Reduction of HUB to UB

To a pressure tlask was charged VIIIB (3.0 g), MeOH (30 mi), con . aq. HCI (3 ml, 2 eq.) and 10% Pd C (50% wet, 150 trig). The resulting suspension was evacuated and refilled with ¾ followed by stirring ' under about 55 PSI ¾and monitored by LCMS and HPLC. Upon completion, the catalyst was removed via filtration followed by rinses with MeOH. The filtrate was concentrated to dryness under vacuum. The residue was taken up in MeC and concentrated to dryness again under vacuum. This afforded ΪΙΒ HCI salt (3.9 g) as a solid. Ή NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d*): δ - 3,18 (m, 2H) 5 4.27 (t J - 5.3 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (dd 5 J - 8.2, 7.4 Hz, I E), 7.20 (d, J - 8.2 Hz, 1H) 5 7.54 (ddd, J - S.2, 7.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (dd, J - 7.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H) and 8.33 (bnn, 3H); 13 C NMR (75 MHz, DMSO~d 6 ): 6 = 38.7, 52.5, 6.2, 1 15.5, 121.2, 121 ,8, 131.4, 134.3, 157.4 and 166.6; LCMS: m/z (%) = 196 (60), 164 (100).

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other heterogeneous catalysts (e.g., Pt C, or Rh/C), other reducing agents (e.g., B¾~THF or BHs-dimeihyl sulfide, or NaB¾, and or additives, such as other bronsted acids (e.g., H2SO4, HBr, or H3PO4) m.ay be used. In addition, other polar protic solvents (e.g., EtOII, or isopropanol) or lower or higher pressures of ¾ ma be employed.

Cvciizatwn ofllB to IE

To a solution of MB HCI salt (2.75 g, 11.9 mmole) in MeOH (27.5 ml) was added 30 wt% MeONa in MeOH (2.7 ml, 23.7 mmole). The resulting suspension was stirred at about 65 °C and the reaction was monitored by LCMS. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and diluted with iPrOAc (55 ml) followed by filtration and a rinse with iPrOAc. The filtrate was reduced in volume under vacuum to dryness. The resulting suspension was filtered through a silica gel and rinsed with iPrOAc. The filtrate was concentrated to dryness under vacuum to afford IB (814 mg) as a solid. Ή NMR (400 MHz, CD£¾); δ = 3.49 (m, 2H), 439 (ΐ, J - 4.9 Hz, 2H), 7.02 <d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.1 3 (dd, J = 8.2, 7.4 Hz, .1 H), 7.43 (dd, J = 7.8, 7.4 Hz, IH), 7,94 (d 3 J - 7,8 Hz, l.H) and 8,38 (bnn, 1H); °C NMR (100 MHz, CDC1 3 ): β = 41.3, 73.4, 12.1.3, 122.8, 24.1, 131,6, 33.4, 1.55.3 and 171.2; LCMS: m/z (%) = 164 ( 00).

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other carbonate bases (e.g., NaaCC , or C¾C(¾) or organic bases (e.g., pyridine, or iPrjNEt) may be used. In addition, other polar aptotic solvents (e.g., DMF, or DMA.) or ethereal solvents (e.g., THF, or 2~MeTHF) depending on the choice of base and lower or higher temperatures may be used, depending on choice of solvent.

Bromin tion of IB to IA

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To a solution of IB (813 mg, 5.0 mmoie) i AcOH (4 ml) was added B¾ (282 μΐ, 5,5 mmoie). The reaction mixture was stirred and monitored for reaction completion by LCMS. Water (20 ml) was then added and the resulting suspension was stirred. The solids were collected via filtration and rinsed with water followed by drying at about 60 a C in a vacuum oven to constant weight. This cru.de IA (1.268 g, 105%) solid was then subjected to purification by silica gel chromatography. The product containing fractions were pooled and concentrated to dryness under vacuum to afford IA (1.02 g) as a solid.

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other bromine sources, such as N-brornosuccinimide, PyjHHBr, or dibromodimethyOiydantoin, may be used. In addition, other other mineral acids (i.e. H2SO4,

TFA) solvents (e.g., DMF, or DMA) or ethereal solvents (e.g., THF, or 2-MeTHF) depending on the choice of base and temperatures ranging from about 0 to about 40 °C maybe employed.

Oxime Formation o 1X4

To a solution ofhydroxylamine HQ (6.67 g; 96 mrnole) in pyridine (80 ml) was added 6~bTomochroman-4~one (9.08 g; 40 mmole). The reaction was stirred at about 75 °C was and monitored by HFLC for reaction completion. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient and diluted with EtOAc (250 ml) and water (650 ml). This was mixed well and the organic layer was separated. The aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (100 ml). The organic layers were combined and washed twice with 20% aq. NaHSC> 4 (300 ml each) and twice with brine (50 ml each) followed by drying over NaaSC^. The solution was concentrated to dryness under vacuum to afford JXA (9,88 g) as a solid. ] H NMR (300 MHz, CD£¾): δ - 2.99 (t, J = 6.2 Hz, 2H), 4.24 (t, J = 6.2 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (d, J - 8.8 Hz 1H), 7.34 (dd, J « 8.8 Hz, 2.3 Hz, 1H) and 7.41 (d, J ~ 2.3 Hz, 1H); i3 C NMR (75 MHz, CDC¾): δ === 23.2, 65.0, Π4.0, 119,7, 1 1.9.9, 126.7, 133,9, 149.1 and 155.6; LCMS; m/z (%) === 241.9 (100) and 243,9 (100).

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other bases, such as triethylamine or NaOAc, may be used. In addition, other polar protic solvents (e.g., MeOH, or EtOH) and temperatures ranging from about. 20 to about 80

Tosylaiion of IXA to 1X8

To a solution of IXA (1.21 g; 5 mmole) in pyridine (5 ml) was added j toluenesulfonyl chloride (1.24 g s 6.5 mmole). The reaction mixture was stirred and monitored for reaction completion by HPLC. Water (10 ml) was then added and. the resulting suspension was stirred at about 0 °C. The solids were obtained via filtration and washed with water (10 ml) followed by drying in a vacuum oven to afford DOS (2.0 g) as a solid. S H NMR (300 MHz, CDCI 3 ): S » 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.97 (d, I - 6.5 Hz, 2H), 4.1.9 (d, J - 6.5 Hz, 2H), 6.78 (d, J - 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.41 (m, 3B), 7.87 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H) and 7.93 (d, J - 8.2 Hz, 2H); °C NMR (75 MHz, CDCI 3 ): δ - 21.8, 24.6, 4.4, 114.0, 117.3, 119.9, 127.5, 129.0, 129.8, 132.2, 136.0, 145.5, 155.8 and 156.7; LCMS: m/z (%) = 395,9 (40) and 397.9 (40), 223.9 (90) d 225,9 (90), 155 (100), However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above .may be employed. For example, alternative reagents, such as methanesulfonyl chloride and/or other bases, such as iPf?NEt s or EtjN, may be used. In addition, temperatures may range from about 2.0 to about 20 °C.

iearrangement of 1KB to .

!XB

To a solution of DOB (100 mg, 0.25 ramole) in DCM (2 ml) was added 1M BC1 3 in toluene (0,75 ml, 0.75 mniole). The reaction was monitored for completion by HPLC analysis. Saturated aq. NaHCOj was then added until the pH was approximately 9. The aqueous layer was extracted twice with. DCM (2 x 20 ml). The organic layers were combined and washed, with brine (2 x 20 ml) and The resulting solution, was concentrated to dryness under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography to afford IA as a solid.

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other acids, such as boron trifiuoride, boron tribromide, or polyphosphoric acid, may be used, in addition to other suitable solvents, such as toluene.

Temperatures may range from about 20 to about 100 °C depending on the acid used.

Reduction and C climtion of VIA toXM

To a solution of ΥΙΗΆ (2.9 g, 10.8 mniole) in THF (1.5 ml) was added 1M B¾ in D S (43 ml, 43 tnmoie). The resulting solution was stirred at reflux under the reaction is deemed complete by HPLC analysis.. After cooling to ambient temperature, MeOH (6 ml, 148 mxno!e) was added slowly which resulting in off-gassing, Next 3M HQ in cyclopentybnethyl ether (60 ml, 180 mmole) was added and the resulting suspension was stirred. The solids were obtained via filtration and dried in a vacuum oven at about 40 *C to afford the HQ salt of XI A as a solid. 5 H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6): S = :: 3.17 (t, J = 5,0 Hz, 2H), 3.42 (brs, 3H), 4.16 (t J = 5.0 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (d, J - 8,8 Hz, IH), 7,36 (dd, J - 8.8 and 2.4 Hz, 1H) and 7.47 (d, J - 2,4 Hz, 1H); }3 C NMR (75 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ = 38.7, 58.0, 65.0, 113.0, 1 3.9, 130.0, 130.4, 134.2 and 154.3; LCMS: m& (%) - 228.0 (100) and 230,0 (100).

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other reducing agents, such as B¾-THF, NaBHL*, or NaCNBH , may be used, in addition to other suitable solvents, such as 2-MeTHF, or MTBE. Temperatures may range from about 20 to about 80 °C depending on the solvent.

Oxidation ofXJA to M

To a suspension of XIA HC1 salt (L14 g, 4,3 mmole) in DCM ((11 ml) was added 1M aq. KOH (11 ml, 11 mmole). This mixture was stirred until all the solids were dissolved followed by separation of the layers. The DCM layer was dried over MgS(>4 followed by the addition of Mn(¾ (11.4 g, 131 mmole). The resulting suspension was stirred and monitored by LCMS. At this point the reaction was deemed complete and the solids were removed via filtration followed by a rinse with DCM, A small sample of the filtrate was concentrated to dryness for analysis. The bulk of the filtrate was solvent swapped into THF under vacuum. To the .resulting THF solution of 7 » bromo-2,3^ihydjrobenzo[fj[l,4]oxazepine was added 2-methyl- 2-butene (4,6 ml, 43 mmole) followed by a solution ofNaClOj (1.94 g, 21 ,5 mmole) in 1M aq. Na¾P04 (6.5 ml, 6.5 mmole). The reaction mixture was stirred and cheeked by LCMS. Upon reaction completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc and washed twice with 1 % aq. Naj&Oj and once with brine. The resulting EtOAc solution was dried over MgS(¾. and concentrated to dryness under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography to afford lA as a solid.

However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other oxidants, such as N-bromosuccinimide, hydrogen peroxide, sodium chlorite, dmydrodicyanoquinone, or TEMPO, m y be used, in addition to other suitable solvents, such as THF. or MTBE,

Suzuki Coupling to I€

To a reactor are charged I A (100 g, 1.0 equiv) and (4~(triflu0romeraoxy) phenyl)boronic acid (89.3 g, 1.05 equiv). The contents are inerted and a solution of degassed isopropyl acetate (1000 fflL} and degassed aqueous potassium carbonate (165.6 g, 2.4 M aqueous solution) are charged. PdCl2(Am hos)2 (2.9 g, 0.01 equiv) is then charged and the contents are inerted. The heterogeneous mixture is heated to about 60 °C and agitated until the reaction s complete by HPLC analysis. Upon reaction completion, the mixture is cooled to about 45 °C and the phases are separated. The organic solution is ashed with 1 wt% aqueous NaOH (500 tnL) followed by 1 wt% aqueous NaCl (2 x 500 mL). The organic solution is concentrated under reduced pressure to approximately 400 mL, at which point the mixture becomes heterogeneous. The mixture is agitated and heated to about 55 °C and is charged n~heptane (1.2 L) is charged slowly. The slurry is slowly cooled to about -10 °C, filtered, and dried to provide IC. l H NM (400

MHz, DMSO- ); β 8.43 (ί, J~ 8.0, 1H) S 8.05 (d, J ■■■ 2,4, 1H), 7.72 - 7.76 (m, 3H), 7.41 = 1.0, 8.0, 2H), 7.09 (d, J= 8.0, JH), 4.32 (t, J= 4.0, 2H), 3.30 - 3.37 (m, 2H). However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above ma also be employed. For example, other catalysts may be used. Suitable catalysts include a

combination of a metal (e.g., palladium) and a ligand (e.g., Ϊ, - bis{dipbsiylphosphko)fe«Ocene]palladi«m 5 di-tert-but l(4 -dimethylamino phenyl)phosphine, triphmyiphosphine, trieyc!ohexyiphosphine, tri-tert-butylphosphine, or a preformed

metal ligand complex such as ί , 1 -bis( Mphenylphosphino)ieiTOcene]palladiimi, bis(di-tert- butyIpbenyl)p osphine)dich!oro-palladi¾m. In addition, bases, such as carbonate or phosphate bases (e.g., sodium, lithium, cesium carbonate, or potassium phosphate), organic bases (e.g., NaOtBu, orNaOEt), hydroxide bases (e.g., NaOH, KOH, or CsOH), or fluoride bases (e.g.. K ), may be employed. Various solvents and co-solvents may be used. For example, toluene, t-amyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, 2-methy!tetrah.ydrofuran, or dioxane may be combined with from about 3 to about 7 volumes water. Temperatures may range from about 40 to about 80 °C

AlMation to XIL4

XiSA To a suspension of ϊ€ (50 g, 1,0 equiv), 2~(chkromethyl)pyriaiidine hydrochloride (26.5 g, 1 ,2 equiv), BU HSO4 (5.3 g, 0.1 equiv) in toluene (300 ml..) was slowly charged a solution of 25 wt% aqueous NaOH (200 mL) at a rate such that the internal temperature is below 30 °C. The heterogeneous mixture is wanned to about 45 °C and agitated until the reaction was deemed complete by HP ' LC analysis. Upon reaction completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with toluene (200 mL) and cooled to about 20 °C, The biphasie mixture was separated and the organic solution was washed with 10 wt% brine (3 x 250 mL). The organic solution is concentrated under reduced pressure to about 200 mL. N-heptane (250 mL) is charged until the mixture becomes cloudy. The slurry is aged and, additional n-heptane (350 mL) is added slowly over a period of 1-2 hours. The mixture is cooled slowly to about 0 °C (-5 to 5 °C), filtered, and dried to provide IC. 1H MR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ): δ 8.78 (d, J~ 4.8, 2H), 7.99 (d, J= 2.4, 1H), 7.80 (dd, J ■■■■■■■ 8.4, 2.4, 1H), 7.76 (dd, J ~ 6.8, 2,4, 2H), 7.42 (4 J~ 8.8, 2H), 7.41 (t, J = 4.8, 1H), 7.15 (d, J~ 8.4, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2E), 4.53 (t, J= 4.4, 2H), 3.78 (t, J ~ 4.8, 2H). i3 C :

(100 MHz, DMSO-de): 5 167.21 , 166.29, 157.50, 154.00, 147.70, 138.26, 133.00, 131 ,20, 129.43, 128.20, 125.86, 22.05, 121.43, 121.38, 119.87, 72.90, 53.52, 47,84. However, alternative reagents and reaction conditions to those disclosed above may also be employed. For example, other phase transfer catalysts may be used. Examples include tetrab tyl ammonium chloride, ben^l(trimeiliyl)affiraoniurn chloride, tetrabutylphosphomum bromide, and tetrabiitylammomwn Iodide. In addition, other hydroxide bases (e.g., OEL or LiOH), his(trimethylsilyl)amine bases (e.g., NaHMDS, KHMDS, or LiHMDS), tert-butoxide bases (e.g., Na, Li, or K tert-butoxide), carbonate bases (e.g., K2CO3, or€¾€(¾), maybe employed. For aqueous NaOH, other concentrations ranging from about 15 wt% to about 50 wt% are also acceptable. Various solvents, including 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, or MT.BE, may he employed, and temperatures may range from about 20 to about 70 °C.

The present disclosure is not to be limited in scope by the specific embodiments disclosed in the examples, which are intended to be illustrations of a few embodiments of the disclosure, nor is the disclosure to be limited by any embodiments that are functionally equivalent within the scope of this disclosure. Indeed, various modifications of the disclosure in addition to those shows and described herein will become apparent to those skilled in the art and are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. To this end, i should be noted thai one or more hydrogen atoms or methyl groups can he omitted from the drawn structures consistent with accepted shorthand notation of such organic compounds, and that one skilled in the art. of organic chemistry would readily appreciate their presence.