Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of a CDK7 inhibitor having the structure of compound of formula (I). The invention described herein also relates to intermediates useful for preparing compound of formula (I) and methods of preparation of those intermediates.
We claim:
1. A method for preparing a compound of formula (I):
(I)
wherein the method comprising reacting a compound of formula (I’’’):
with a compound of formula (KRM-C1)
, wherein X is Br, Cl or I; Y is -B(OH)2 or
optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3 or 4 independently selected C1-4 alkyl substituents,
wherein the subscript n is 1 or 2.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the compound of formula (I’’’) is prepared by reacting a
compound of formula (KRM-A1): with a compound of formula (KRMB): wherein X is Br, Cl or I.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein the compound of formula (KRM-A1) is prepared by a
method comprising:
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a) reacting a compound of formula (KRM-A2): with (1R,2R)-
cyclohexane-1,2-diamine to form a salt of formula: ;
b) recrystallizing the salt (5) to obtain salt (6) of formula: ;
and
c) treating the salt of formula (6) with an acid to obtain the compound of formula (KRMA1).
4. A method for preparing a compound of formula (I):
(I)
wherein the method comprising:
i. reacting a compound of formula (1) with a compound of formula
(2) to afford a salt of a formula (3) ;
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ii. recrystallizing the salt of formula (3) in a solvent (B) to obtain a salt of a formula
(4) ;
iii. treating a mixture comprising the salt of formula (4) and a solvent (C) with an acid
to generate compound of formula (KRM-A) ;
iv. reacting the compound of formula (KRM-A) with a compound of formula (KRMB) to afford a compound of formula (I’): ;
and
v. reacting the compound of formula (I’) with a compound of formula (KRM-C)
to obtain the compound of formula (I).
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the step i) is carried out in the presence of the solvent (A)
selected from acetone, dichloromethane, n-propyl acetate, acetonitrile, methanol, isopropyl
alcohol, isopropyl acetate, isobutanol, 2-butanol, 1-butanol, n-butyl acetate, 1-pentanol, 1-
propanol, chloroform, methyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, isobutanol, ethanol, water, or
mixtures thereof.
6. The method of claim 4, wherein the solvent (B) is acetone, acetonitrile, methanol,
isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl acetate, isobutanol, 1-pentanol, 1-propanol, ethanol, water,
or mixtures thereof.
7. The method of any one of claim4, wherein the solvent (C) is acetone, dichloromethane,
n-propyl acetate, acetonitrile, methanol, isopropyl acetate, isobutanol, 2-butanol, 1-
butanol, n-butyl acetate, 1-pentanol, 1-propanol, chloroform, methyl acetate, isobutyl
acetate, isobutanol or ethanol.
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8. The method of claim 4, wherein the compound of formula (I’) is prepared by reacting a
compound of formula (II’): with a deprotecting agent.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the compound of formula (II’) is prepared by i) reacting
the compound of formula (KRM-A) with oxalyl chloride to generate a compound of
formula (KRM-D); and ii) reacting the compound of formula
(KRM-D) in situ with the compound of formula (KRM-B).
10. A compound of formula (III)
(III); wherein
R
2
is halo, methylsulfonyloxy, p-tolylsulfonyloxy, phenylsulfonyloxy or
trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy.
11. The compound of any one of claims 10, having the structure:
(KRM-A).
12. A compound of formula (IV):
(IV), wherein:
R
1
is C1-6 alkyl; and R2
is halo, methylsulfonyloxy, p-tolylsulfonyloxy,
phenylsulfonyloxy or trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy.
13. The compound of any one of claims 12, having the structure:
| # | Name | Date |
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| 1 | 202347080070-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [24-11-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-11-24 |
| 2 | 202347080070-FORM 1 [24-11-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-11-24 |
| 3 | 202347080070-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [24-11-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-11-24 |
| 4 | 202347080070-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [24-11-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-11-24 |
| 5 | 202347080070-CLAIMS UNDER RULE 1 (PROVISIO) OF RULE 20 [24-11-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-11-24 |
| 6 | 202347080070-Proof of Right [02-04-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-04-02 |