The synthesis and preclinical characterization of two novel, brain penetrating P2X7 compounds will be described. Both compounds are shown to be high potency P2X7 antagonists in human, rat, and mouse cell lines and both were shown to have high brain concentrations and robust receptor occupancy in rat. Compound 7 is of particular interest as a probe compound for the preclinical assessment of P2X7 blockade in animal models of neuro-inflammation.
A POCl3-mediated, direct amination reaction of heterocyclic amides/ureas with NH-heterocycles or N-substituted anilines is described. Compared to the existing methods, this operationally simple protocol provides unique reactivity and functional group compatibility because of the metal-free, acidic reaction conditions. The yields are generally excellent.
A novel intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition strategy for a rapid entry into benzofuropyrazoles is described. In a three-step sequence, (E)-2-(1,2-dichlorovinyloxy)aryldiazomethanes were generated in situ from the corresponding salicylaldehydes. Intramolecular cycloaddition followed by dehydrohalogenation garnered 3-chlorobenzofuropyrazoles in excellent yields. By careful choice of solvent, base, and reaction conditions, the entire sequence can be carried out in a one-pot procedure.
In our pursuit of an efficient, protecting-group-free synthesis of the dual CCK1/CCK2 receptor antagonist 1, we have developed chemoselective conditions for sulfonamide formation reaction in pure water and a PhNMe(2) mediated carboxamide formation, both in the presence of a carboxylic acid. Practical synthesis of an unnatural, chiral β-aryl-α-amino acid is also described.
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