Efficient Synthesis of a GABAA α2,3-Selective Allosteric Modulator via a Sequential Pd-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Approach

Autor: Wenjie Li, Gary Javadi, Dongwei Cai, Robert D. Larsen, Mark S. Jensen, R. Scott Hoerrner, Dorian P. Nelson, Peter G. Dormer
Rok vydání: 2005
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Zdroj: The Journal of Organic Chemistry. 70:6034-6039
ISSN: 1520-6904
0022-3263
DOI: 10.1021/jo050741o
Popis: A practical synthesis of 2-[3-(4-fluoro-3-pyridin-3-yl-phenyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidin-7-yl]-propan-2-ol (1), an oral GABA(A) alpha(2/3)-selective agonist, is described. The five-step process, which afforded 1 in 40% overall yield, included imidazopyrimidine 2 and pyridine boronic acid 4 as key fragments. The synthesis is highlighted by consecutive Pd-catalyzed coupling steps to assemble the final free base 1 in high yield and regioselectivity. A novel method for Pd removal in the final step is also described.
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