Title of Invention

NOVEL DIHYDROPSEUDOERYTHROMYCIN DERIVATIVES

Abstract Compounds represented by the general formula [I] (wherein each symbol is as defined in the description) or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof; and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds or the salts as the active ingredient.
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DESCRIPTION
NOVEL DIHYDROPSEUDOERYTHROMYCIN DERIVATIVES
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a novel
dihydropseudoerythromycin derivative. Particularly, the
present invention relates to a novel dihydropseudoerythromycin
derivative, which is superior in the anti-inflammatory action
and stable.
Background Art
Erythromycin (14-membered ring macrolide) is difficult to
use as an anti-inflammatory agent since it simultaneously has
an anti-inflammatory action and an antibacterial action. To
solve this problem, a pseudoerythromycin derivative (12-
membered ring, see THE KITASATO INSTITUTE, EM700 series,
WO2002/14338 and WO2004/39823) having an anti-inflammatory
action but free of an antibacterial action has been reported.
A representative compound is EM703 shown by the following
formula:

The above-mentioned pseudoerythromycin derivative has a
problem in that its pharmacological action may not be
sufficiently exhibited by oral administration, since the
derivative is partly decomposed by an acid and becomes
comparatively unstable.
A dihydro form obtained by reducing to solve the problem
is stable to acid and shows good pharmacological action by
oral administration. While Faghih R, Nellans HN, Lartey PA,
Petersen A, Marsh K, Bennani YL, Plattner JJ. Preparation of
9-deoxo-4"-deoxy-6,9-epoxyerythromycin lactams "motilactides":

potent and orally active prokinetic agents. Bioorg Med Chem
Lett. 1998, 8(7):805-10 describes dihydropseudoerythromycin
derivatives, all of them are 4"-dehydroxy forms of cladinose
(sugar at the 3-position). The document describes that the
dihydropseudoerythromycin derivatives show a weak
gastrointestinal motility-promoting activity, but does not
describe an anti-inflammatory action.
Disclosure of the Invention
The present invention aims to avoid the antibacterial
action of erythromycin and develop a compound having an anti-
inflammatory action alone, particularly, to develop a stable
pseudoerythromycin derivative.
The present inventors have conducted intensive studies in
an attempt to solve the aforementioned problem and succeeded
in avoiding the antibacterial action by using a 12-membered
ring and further reducing the compound to give a dihydro form,
thereby improving the stability to an acid, which resulted in
the completion of the present invention. Accordingly, the
present invention provides the following.
[1] A compound represented by the following formula [I]

wherein Me is a methyl group,
R1 and R2 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom,
an alkyl group, an acyl group, a sulfonyl group, a substituted
or unsubstituted aryl-substituted alkyl group, an aryl-
substituted alkyloxycarbonyl group, an alkenyl group or an
alkynyl group, or R1 and R2 in combination form, together with
the adjacent nitrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted
alicyclic heterocyclic group,

R3 is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted acyl
group or an aryl-substituted alkyloxycarbonyl group,
A is a hydrogen atom, B is a hydroxyl group or a group
represented by the following formula [II]

wherein Me is a methyl group and R4 is a hydrogen atom or an
acyl group, or A and B in combination show =0,
R is a group represented by the following formula [III]

wherein Me is a methyl group, R5 and R6 are the same or
different and each is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group, or R5
and R6 in combination show a carbonyl group or a substituted or
unsubstituted alkylene group, a substituent represented by the
following formula [IV]

wherein Me is a methyl group, D is 0 or N-OH, or D is a
hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl group (-H, -OH), or a substituent
represented by the following formula [V]

wherein Me is a methyl group,
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[2] The compound of the above-mentioned [1], wherein R is a
group represented by the following formula [III]


wherein Me is a methyl group, R5 and R6 are the same or
different and each is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group, or R5
and R6 in combination show a carbonyl group or a substituted or
unsubstituted alkylene group, or a pharmacologically
acceptable salt thereof.
[3] The compound of the above-mentioned [1] or [2], wherein A
and B in combination show =0, or a pharmacologically
acceptable salt thereof.
[4] The compound of the above-mentioned [1] or [2], wherein A
is a hydrogen atom and B is a hydroxyl group, or a
pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[5] The compound of the above-mentioned [1] or [2], wherein A
is a hydrogen atom and B is a group represented by the
following formula [II]

wherein Me is a methyl group and R4 is a hydrogen atom or an
acyl group, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[6] The compound of the above-mentioned [5], wherein R4 is a
hydrogen atom, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[7] The compound of any one of the above-mentioned [1] to [6],
wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and each is a
hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted
benzyl group or a benzyloxycarbonyl group, or R1 and R2 in
combination form, together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, a
substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic group, or
a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[8] The compound of the above-mentioned [7], wherein R1 and R2
are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, a lower
alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or a halogen-
substituted benzyl group, or a pharmacologically acceptable
salt thereof.
[9] The compound of the above-mentioned [7], wherein the

substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic group
formed by R1 and R2 in combination together with the adjacent
nitrogen atom is a substituted or unsubstituted morpholine
ring, piperidine ring, piperazine ring or pyrrolidine ring, or
a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[10] The compound of any one of the above-mentioned [1] to [9],
wherein R3 is a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, a substituted
or unsubstituted benzoyl group or a benzyloxycarbonyl group,
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[11] The compound of the above-mentioned [10], wherein R3 is a
hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted acetyl group or
a benzoyl group, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt
thereof.
[12] The following compound
(1) 9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(2) de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(3) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-benzyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide
(4) bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide

(5) bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-bis-(3'-N-benzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(6) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(7) de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-12-oxo-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(8) de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-12-hydroxyoxime-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(9) de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide

(10) 12,13-epoxy-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6, 9-epoxide
(11) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide
(12) 4",13-0-diacetyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide

(13) 2'-0-acetyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6, 9-epoxide
(14) de (3'-dimethylamino) -3' -morpholino-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(15) 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(16) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(17) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-
9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(18) 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3'-
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate
(19) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3'-dimethylamino)-
3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(20) de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-de(3-0-
cladinosyl) -9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-
carbonate

(21) de(3'-N-methyl)-3' -N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-
9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-
carbonate
(22) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-de(3'-dimethylamino)-3' -
morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(23) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-
9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-
isopropylidene acetal or
(24) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-
9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide,
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[13] The following compound
(1) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(2) de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide or
(3) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-
9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-

carbonate,
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
[14] A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of any-
one of the above-mentioned [1] to [13] or a pharmacologically
acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.
[15] The pharmaceutical composition of the above-mentioned
[14], which is used for the prophylaxis or treatment of an
inflammatory disease.
[16] The pharmaceutical composition of the above-mentioned
[15], wherein the inflammatory disease is an inflammatory
bowel disease.
[17] A method for the prophylaxis or treatment of an
inflammatory disease, which comprises administering an
effective amount of a compound of any one of the above-
mentioned [1] to [13] or a pharmacologically acceptable salt
thereof to a patient in need thereof.
[18] The method of the above-mentioned [17], wherein the
inflammatory disease is an inflammatory bowel disease.
[19] Use of a compound of any one of the above-mentioned [1]
to [13] or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof for the
production of a pharmaceutical agent for the prophylaxis or
treatment of an inflammatory disease.
[20] The use of the above-mentioned [19], wherein the
inflammatory disease is an inflammatory bowel disease.
[21] A commercial package comprising an agent for the
prophylaxis or treatment of an inflammatory disease, which
comprises a compound of any one of the above-mentioned [1] to
[13] or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof as an
active ingredient, and a written matter stating that the agent
can or should be used for the prophylaxis or treatment of an
inflammatory disease.
Detailed Description of the Invention
In the compound represented by the above-mentioned
formula [I], the steric structures at the 8-position and 9-
position are not particularly limited. The compound of the

present invention encompasses all stereoisomers at the 8-
position and 9-position.
In the present specification, the "alkyl group" is a
straight chain or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 12
carbon atoms or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon
atoms. Examples thereof include a methyl group, an ethyl group,
an n-propyl group, an n-butyl group, an n-pentyl group, an n-
hexyl group, an n-heptyl group, an n-octyl group, an n-nonyl
group, an n-decyl group, an n-undecyl group, an n-dodecyl
group, an isopropyl group, an isobutyl group, a sec-butyl
group, a tert-butyl group, an isopentyl group, a tert-pentyl
group, a neopentyl group, a 2-pentyl group, a 3-pentyl group,
a 2-hexyl group, a tert-octyl group, a cyclopropyl group, a
cyclobutyl group, a cyclopentyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a
1-adamantyl group and the like, with preference given to a
lower alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms (methyl group,
ethyl group, n-propyl group etc.).
In the present specification, the "acyl group" is a
formyl group, an acyl group having a straight chain or
branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms or a
cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, an acyl group
having a straight chain or branched chain alkenyl group having
2 to 12 carbon atoms or a cyclic alkenyl group having 3 to 10
carbon atoms, or an acyl group having an aryl group having 6
to 14 carbon atoms. As used herein, the aryl group is a
monocyclic - tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to
14 carbon atoms. Examples thereof include a phenyl group, a
biphenyl group, a naphthyl group, an anthryl group, a
phenanthryl group and the like. Examples of the acyl group
include a formyl group, an acetyl group, a propionyl group, a
butyryl group, an isobutyryl group, a valeryl group, an
isovaleryl group, a pivaloyl group, a hexanoyl group, an
acryloyl group, a methacryloyl group, a crotonoyl group, an
isocrotonoyl group, a benzoyl group, a naphthoyl group and the
like, with preference given to an acetyl group and a benzoyl

group.
In the present specification, the "substituted or
unsubstituted acyl group" means an unsubstituted acyl group
(as defined above) or a substituted acyl group. Examples of
the substituent include a halogen (iodine, bromine, chlorine,
fluorine), an alkyl group (as defined above), an alkoxy group,
a hydroxyl group, a halogen-substituted alkyl group, a
halogen-substituted alkoxy group and the like, with preference
given to a halogen. As used herein, the alkoxy group is an
alkoxy group having a straight chain or branched chain alkyl
group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms or a cyclic alkyl group
having 3 to 10 carbon atoms. Examples thereof include a
methoxy group, an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, a 1-
methylethoxy group, a butoxy group, a 2-methylpropoxy group, a
1,1-dimethylethoxy group, a pentoxy group, a 3-methylbutoxy
group, a hexoxy group, a 4-methylpentoxy group, a
cyclopropyloxy group, a cyclobutyloxy group, a cyclopentyloxy
group, a cyclohexyloxy group and the like. The halogen-
substituted alkyl group and the halogen-substituted alkoxy
group are an alkyl group (as defined above) and an alkoxy
group (as defined above), which are each substituted by one or
plural halogens (as defined above).
In the present specification, the "substituted or
unsubstituted aryl-substituted alkyl group" means an
unsubstituted aryl-substituted alkyl group or a substituted
aryl-substituted alkyl group. The "aryl-substituted alkyl
group" is an alkyl group (as defined above) substituted by an
aryl group (as defined above), such as a phenylmethyl group
(benzyl group), a diphenylmethyl group, a triphenylmethyl
group (trityl group), a phenylethyl group (phenethyl group), a
3-phenylpropyl group, a 2-phenylpropyl group, a 4-phenylbutyl
group, a biphenylmethyl group, a naphthylmethyl group and the
like, with preference given to a benzyl group. Examples of the
substituent of the aryl-substituted alkyl group include an
alkoxy group (as defined above), a halogen (as defined above),

an alkyl group (as defined above), a hydroxyl group, a
halogen-substituted alkyl group (as defined above), a halogen-
substituted alkoxy group (as defined above) and the like, with
preference given to a halogen.
Unless otherwise specified, the positions and numbers of
these substituents are optional and are not particularly
limited. When substituted by two or more substituents, the
substituents may be the same or different.
In the present specification, the "aryl-substituted
alkyloxycarbonyl group" means an alkyloxycarbonyl group having
a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 12
carbon atoms or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon
atoms, which is substituted by an aryl group (as defined
above). Examples thereof include a benzyloxycarbonyl group, a
trityloxycarbonyl group, a diphenylmethyloxycarbonyl group, a
phenethyloxycarbonyl group and the like, with preference given
to a benzyloxycarbonyl group.
In the present specification, the "alkenyl group" means a
straight chain or branched chain alkenyl group having 2 to 12
carbon atoms, or a cyclic alkenyl group having 3 to 10 carbon
atoms and one unsaturated bond (double bond). Examples thereof
include an allyl group, a propenyl group, a butenyl group, a
cyclohexenyl group and the like. Preferred is an allyl group.
In the present specification, the "alkynyl group" means a
straight chain or branched chain alkynyl group having 2 to 12
carbon atoms, or a cyclic alkynyl group having 3 to 10 carbon
atoms and one unsaturated bond (triple bond). Examples thereof
include a propargyl group and a 1-pentynyl group.
In the present specification, the "substituted or
unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic group" means an
unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic group or a substituted
alicyclic heterocyclic group. The "alicyclic heterocycle" is a
monocycle free of conjugated double bonds in the maximum
number, which is formed by binding of carbon atom with at
least one hetero atom such as oxygen atom, nitrogen atom,

sulfur atom and the like. Specific examples thereof include a
pyrroline ring, a pyrrolidine ring, an imidazoline ring, an
imidazolidine ring, a pyrazoline ring, a pyrazolidine ring, a
piperidine ring, a piperazine ring, a morpholine ring and the
like. Preferred are a morpholine ring, a piperidine ring, a
piperazine ring and a pyrrolidine ring, and particularly
preferred are a morpholine ring and a piperazine ring.
Examples of the substituent of the alicyclic heterocyclic
group include an alkyl group (as defined above), an aryl group
(as defined above), a carbonyl group (e.g., the aforementioned
aryl-substituted alkyloxycarbonyl group) and the like.
R1 and R2 are preferably the same or different and each
is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a substituted or
unsubstituted benzyl group or a benzyloxycarbonyl group, or R1
and R2 in combination form, together with the adjacent nitrogen
atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic
group. More preferably, R1 and R2 are the same or different
and each is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group having 1 to 3
carbon atoms or a halogen-substituted benzyl group, or R1 and
R2 in combination form, together with the adjacent nitrogen
atom, a substituted or unsubstituted morpholine ring, a
piperidine ring, a piperazine ring or a pyrrolidine ring
(preferably a morpholine ring or a piperazine ring). Examples
of the substituent of the alicyclic heterocyclic group include
an alkyl group (as defined above), an aryl group (as defined
above), a carbonyl group (as defined above) and the like.
Preferred is an aryl-substituted alkyloxycarbonyl group, and
more preferred is a benzyloxycarbonyl group.
R3 is preferably a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, a
substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl group or a
benzyloxycarbonyl group, more preferably a hydrogen atom or an
acetyl group.
A is a hydrogen atom, B is a hydroxyl group or a group
represented by the following formula [II]


wherein Me is a methyl group, and R4 is a hydrogen atom or an
acyl group, or A and B in combination preferably show =0. R4
is particularly preferably a hydrogen atom.
R is preferably a group represented by the following
formula [III]

wherein Me is a methyl group, R5 and R6 are the same or
different and each is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group, or R5
and R6 in combination show a carbonyl group or a substituted or
unsubstituted alkylene group.
Specific examples of preferable compounds of the present
invention are shown in the following Tables; however, the
compound of the present invention is not limited thereto. The
definition of each symbol in the present specification is as
follows.
Me: methyl group, Et: ethyl group, iPr: isopropyl group, nHex:
n-hexyl group, Ac: acetyl group, Bzl: benzyl group, pCl-Bzl: a
benzyl group substituted by a chloro group at the para-
position, pBr-Bzl: a benzyl group substituted by a bromo group
at the para-position, pF-Bzl: a benzyl group substituted by a
fluoro group at the para-position, pI-Bzl: a benzyl group
substituted by an iodo group at the para-position, oCl-Bzl: a
benzyl group substituted by a chloro group at the ortho-
position, mCl-Bzl: a benzyl group substituted by a chloro
group at the meta-position, pCF3-Bzl: a benzyl group
substituted by a trifluoromethyl group at the para-position,
pOMe-Bzl: a benzyl group substituted by a methoxy group at the
para-position, Cbz: a benzyloxycarbonyl group, pBr-Bz: a
benzoyl group substituted by a bromo group at the para-

position, pMe-Bzl: a benzyl group substituted by a methyl
group at the para-position.









Particularly preferable compounds are (1) 9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, (2) de(3'-N-methyl)-9-
dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, (3) de(3'-N-methyl)-
3'-N-benzyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, (4)
bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide,
(5) bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-bis-(3'-N-benzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, (6) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-
chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, (7)
de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-12-oxo-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide, (8) de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-12-
hydroxyoxime-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, (9) de[12-(l-
hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide,
(10) 12,13-epoxy-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide,
(11) de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide, (12) 4",13-0-diacetyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide, (13) 2'-O-acetyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A

6,9-epoxide, (14) de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-9-
dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, (15) 2'-0-acetyl-
de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide 12,13-carbonate, (16) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-
keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate, (17)
de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-
dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, (18) 2'-0-acetyl-
de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-
morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate,
(19) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3'-dimethylamino)-
3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate,
(20) de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-de(3-0-
cladinosyl) -9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-
carbonate, (21) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-
cladinosyl) -9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate, (22) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-de(3'-
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate, (23) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-
de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide 12,13-isopropylidene acetal, and (24) de(3'-N-methyl)-
3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide.
Further preferable compounds are de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-
chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide,
de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide, and de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-
chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate.
The production method of the compound of the present
invention is not particularly limited and, for example, they
can be produced according to the following methods and the
like. In addition, the Examples of the present specification
more concretely show the production methods of preferable
compounds of the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in
the art can produce any compound of the present invention by

referring to the following general explanations and specific
explanations of the Examples, and appropriately modifying or
changing starting materials, reaction conditions, reaction
reagents and the like as necessary.
For example, of compounds represented by the above-
mentioned formula [I], a compound wherein A is a hydrogen atom
and B is a group represented by the above-mentioned formula
[II] can be produced according to a method shown in the
following scheme.

That is, according to references (a) 1.0. Kibwage, R.
Busson, G. Janssen, J. Hoogmartens, H. Vanderhaeghe,
Translactonization of Erythromycins, J. Org. Chem., 52, 990-
996, 1987, (b) H.A. Kirst, J.A. Wind, J.W. Paschal, Synthesis
of Ring-Constracted Derivatives of Erythromycin, J. Org. Chem.
52, 4359-4362, 1987, erythromycin A was treated with glacial

acetic acid to give 8,9-anhydroerythromycin A 6,9-hemiketal
(EM201). Successively, the compound was heated under reflux in
the presence of potassium carbonate in methanol to give 8,9-
anhydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-hemiketal (EM701).
Then, a catalytic hydrogenation was performed using
platinum oxide and difluoroacetic acid in acetic acid to
synthesize 9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM900).
Then, the compound was treated with iodine and sodium
acetate to give de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydropseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide (EM901), which was further treated with iodine and
sodium methoxide to give bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM903).
Using the above-mentioned EM901 or EM903, various
derivatives, which are the compounds of the present invention,
such as de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-benzyl-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM902) can be synthesized by
various alkylations, acylations and the like.
On the other hand, of the compounds represented by the
above-mentioned formula [I], a compound wherein A and B in
combination show =0, or A is a hydrogen atom and B is a
hydroxyl group can be produced, for example, according to a
method shown in the following scheme.


To be specific, the above-mentioned 9-
dihydropseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM900) as a starting
material is treated with benzyloxycarbonyl chloride to give
de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM930), which is then
treated with hydrochloric acid in acetonitrile to give de(3'-
N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-
9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM931). The above-
mentioned EM931 is subjected to catalytic hydrogenation using
a palladium hydroxide catalyst to synthesize de(3-0-
cladinosyl) -de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide (EM934). EM931 is treated with triphosgene in
pyridine to give de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-
bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate (EM936) ,
which is then oxidized with a Dess-Martin reagent to give
de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-de(3-0-
cladinosyl) -9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate (EM937), which is further subjected to
catalytic hydrogenation using a palladium hydroxide catalyst

to synthesize de(3-0-cladinosyl)-de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-3-
keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate (EM938).
Using the aforementioned EM934, EM938 or the like,
various alkylations, acylations and the like are performed to
synthesize various derivatives, which are the compounds of the
present invention such as de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-
chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin
A 6,9-epoxide (EM925).
Examples of the pharmaceutically acceptable salt that can
be formed by the compound of the present invention include
inorganic acid salts such as hydrochloride, hydrobromide,
hydroiodide, sulfate, nitrate, phosphate and the like, organic
acid salts such as succinate, fumarate, acetate,
methanesulfonate, toluenesulfonate and the like, alkali metal
salts such as sodium salt, potassium salt and the like,
alkaline earth metal salts such as magnesium salt, calcium
salt and the like, ammonium salts such as ammonium salt,
alkylammonium salt, etc. and the like.
In addition, solvates of the above-mentioned compound or
a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are also
encompassed in the present invention. Examples of the solvent
include water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, acetone, ethyl
acetate and the like.
Since the compound of the present invention and a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof show a superior anti-
inflammatory action on mammals including human such as bovine,
horse, dog, mouse, rat and the like, they can be preferably
used for the prophylaxis or treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Examples of the applicable diseases include Inflammatory Bowel
Diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and
the like, chronic obliterative pulmonary diseases (COPD),
Chronic bronchitis, Respiratory disease, Cystic fibrosis,
Diffuse panbronchiolitis (DPB), Pneumonia, Pulmonary fibrosis,
Sinusitis, Bronchiectasis, Sinobronchial syndrome,
interstitial pneumonia (Pneumonitis), Exudative otitis media,

Psoriasis, Pollakiuria, Interstitial cystitis and the like.
As the active ingredient of the pharmaceutical agent of
the present invention, one or more substances selected from
the above-mentioned compounds and salts thereof as well as
their hydrates and solvates can be used. The administration
route of the pharmaceutical agent of the present invention is
not particularly limited, and the agent can be administered
orally or parenterally. As the pharmaceutical agent of the
present invention, the above-mentioned substance may be
directly administered to patients. Preferably, however, it
should be administered as a preparation in the form of a
pharmaceutical composition containing an active ingredient and
a pharmacologically and pharmaceutically acceptable additive.
As the pharmacologically and pharmaceutically acceptable
additive, for example, excipient, disintegrant or disintegrant
aid, binder, coating agent, dye, diluent, base, solubilizer or
solubilizer aid, isotonicity agent, pH regulator, stabilizer,
propellant, adhesive and the like can be used. Examples of a
preparation suitable for oral administration include tablet,
capsule, powder, fine granule, granule, liquid, syrup and the
like, and examples of a preparation suitable for parenteral
administration include injection, intravenous fluid, ointment,
cream, percutaneous absorber, eye drop, eardrop, inhalant,
suppository and the like. However, the form of the preparation
is not limited to them.
A preparation suitable for oral administration may
contain, as an additive, for example, excipient such as
glucose, lactose, D-mannitol, starch, crystalline cellulose
and the like; disintegrant or disintegrant aid such as
carboxymethylcellulose, starch, carboxymethylcellulose calcium
and the like; binder such as hydroxypropylcellulose,
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, gelatin
and the like; lubricant such as magnesium stearate, talc and
the like; base such as hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sucrose,
polyethylene glycol, gelatin, kaolin, glycerol, purified water,

hard fat and the like. A preparation suitable for injection or
intravenous fluid may contain additives for preparation such
as solubilizer or solubilizer aid capable of constituting an
aqueous injection or an injection to be dissolved when in use
(e.g., distilled water for injection, saline, propylene glycol
and the like); isotonicity agent (e.g., glucose, sodium
chloride, D-mannitol, glycerol and the like); pH regulator
(e.g., inorganic acid, organic acid, inorganic or organic base,
etc.); and the like.
While the dose of the pharmaceutical agent of the present
invention appropriately should be varied depending on the kind
of disease to be applied to, object of the prophylaxis or
treatment, conditions of patients such as age, body weight,
symptom and the like, the daily dose for an adult is generally
about 0.05 - 500 mg of the active ingredient by oral
administration. In general, the above-mentioned dose can be
administered in one to several portions a day, or may be
administered every few days. When two or more kinds of the
active ingredients are involved, the total amount is set to
fall within this range.
Examples
The present invention is explained in more detail in
the following by referring to Starting Material Synthesis
Examples, Examples, Experimental Examples and Formulation
Examples, which are not to be construed as limitative. All
publications cited throughout the present invention are
incorporated in full herein by reference. Unless otherwise
specified, the reagents, apparatuses and materials to be used
in the present invention are commercially available.
Starting Material Synthesis Example 1
Synthesis of 8,9-anhydroerythromycin A 6,9-hemiketal (EM201)


A solution (710.0 mL) of EMA (erythromycin A; 104.4 g,
16.90 mmol) in glacial acetic acid was stirred at room
temperature for 2 hr, and aqueous NaHC03 solution was slowly
added to neutralize the solution. The reaction mixture was
extracted with CHC13, and the organic layer was dried over
Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (99.30 g). The obtained
crude product was dissolved in CHCI3 (250 mL) , and the solution
was recrystallized by adding hexane (50 mL) to give EM201
(74.50 g, 71%) as a white powder.
EM201
Rf=0.63 (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=15:l: 0.2)
Starting Material Synthesis Example 2
Synthesis of 8,9-anhydropseudoerythromycin A 6,9-hemiketal
(EM701)

To a solution (150.0 mL) of EM201 (7.600 q, 10.60 mmol)
in MeOH was added K2C03 (1.400 g, 10.60 mmol), and the mixture
was heated under reflux for 2 hr. After cooling to room
temperature, the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was

dissolved in aqueous NaHC03 solution. The reaction mixture was
extracted with CHC13, and the organic layer was dried over
Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (9.300 g). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=10:0.5:0.01-10:1:0.05) to
give EM701 (5.900 g, 78%) as a white powder.
EM701
Rf=0.47(CHCI3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=15:1:0.2)
Example 1
Synthesis of 9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(EM900)

To acetic acid (AcOH; 7.000 mL) were added Pt02 (476.2 mg,
2.100 mmol) and CF2HCOOH (299.0 jil, 4.750 mmol) , and the
mixture was stirred under H2 atmosphere at 5 atm and room
temperature for 1 hr. A solution (7.000 mL) of EM701 (1.000 g,
1.400 mmol) in AcOH was added, and the mixture was stirred
under H2 atmosphere at 5 atm and room temperature for 4 hr.
Then, CH3C02NH4 (7.000 g) was added, the mixture was stirred and
filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated. The concentrated
solution was extracted with CHC13, and the extract was washed
with saturated aqueous NaHCC>3 solution and brine. The washed
organic layer was dried over Na2S04, the residue was filtrated,
and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product
(968.4 mg). The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=50:1:0.02-30:1:0.02) to give EM900 (767.7 mg, 76%) as a
white powder.

EM900
Rf=0.53(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=15:1:0.2) ;
HR-MS m/z:718.47 67[M+H]+, Calcd for C^HeeNO^: 718 . 4742 [M+H]
Example 2
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide (EM901)

To a solution of EM900 (706.3 mg, 0.984 mmol) in methanol
(MeOH) (9.840 mL) were added sodium acetate (AcONa; 403.6 mg,
4.920 mmol), I2 (499.5 mg, 1.968 mmol) and saturated NaHC03
solution, and the mixture was confirmed to be basic with a
universal indicator, and stirred at 50°C for 20 min. After
stirring, Na2S203 (400.0 mg) was added, and the mixture was
cooled to room temperature. The reaction mixture was extracted
with CHCI3. After washing with a mixed solution of brine and
NH4OH aq, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue
was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a
crude product (700.0 mg). The obtained crude product was
separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1-30:1:0.1) to give EM901 (546.5
mg, 79%) as a white powder.
EM901
Rf=0.53(CHC13:MeOH:NH40H aq=l0:1:0.2)
HR-MS m/z:704.4615[M+H]+, Calcd for C36H66NOi2: 704 . 4585 [M+H]
Example 3
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-benzyl-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM902)


To a solution (850.0 jil) of EM901 (60.00 mg, 0.0852 mmol)
in CHC13 were added diisopropylethylamine (i-Pr2NEt; 74.00 pi,
0.426 mmol) and benzyl bromide (BnBr; 51.00 pi, 0.426 mmol),
and the mixture was stirred under Ar atmosphere at room
temperature for 1 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S2C>3
solution (10.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted
with CHCI3. After washing with saturated Na2S203 solution,
saturated aqueous NH4CI solution and brine, the organic layer
was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the
filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (70.10 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100 :1: 0 .1) to give
EM902 (62.30 mg, 92%) as a white powder.
EM902
HR-MS m/z:794.5073[M+H]+, Calcd for C43H72NOi2: 794 . 5055 [M+H]
Example 4
Synthesis of bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin
A 6,9-epoxide (EM903)

A solution (15.80 mL) of Na (21.80 mg, 0.9480 mmol) in
MeOH was cooled to 0°C, EM901 (111.5 mg, 0.1580 mmol) and I2
(200.5 mg, 0.7 900 mmol) were added, and the mixture was
stirred under Ar atmosphere at 0°C for 4 0 min. After stirring,

Na2S203 (100.0 mg) was added, and the mixture was warmed to room
temperature. The reaction mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with a mixed solution of brine and NH4OH aq, the
organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated,
and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product
(100.0 mg). The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=100:l:0.1-10:1:0.1) to give EM903 (98.40 mg, 90%) as a
white powder.
EM903
Rf=0. 4 3 (CHCI3: MeOH: NH4OH aq=l 0:1: 0. 2)
HR-MS m/z: 690. 4431 [M+H]\ Calcd for C35H64NO12: 690. 4429 [M+H]
Example 5
Synthesis of bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-bis-(3'-N-benzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM904)

Under Ar atmosphere, a solution (580.0 ul) of EM903
(20.00 mg, 0.0290 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane was cooled to 0°C,
benzaldehyde (3.100 \il, 0.0300 mmol), AcOH (2.500 pi, 0.0440
mmol) and NaBH(0Ac)3 (9.300 mg, 0.0440 mmol) were added, and
the mixture was stirred at 0°C for 2.5 hr. After stirring,
benzaldehyde (14.80 JJ.1, 0.1430 mmol), AcOH (8.300 \i±r 0.1460
mmol) and NaBH(OAc)3 (31.00 mg, 0.1460 mmol) were added, and
the mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 1
hr. After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (7.000 mL) was
added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After washing
with saturated NaHC03 solution and brine, the organic layer was
dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate

was concentrated to give a crude product (23.00 mg). The
obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1-50:1:0.1)
to give EM904 (15.80 mg, 63%) as a white powder.
EM904
HR-MS m/z: 870. 5385 [M+H]+, Calcd for C49H76NO12: 870. 5368 [M+H]
Example 6
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM905)

To a solution (280.0 ul) of EM901 (20.00 mg, 0.0280 mmol)
in CHCI3 were added i-Pr2NEt (24.40 jil, 0.14 mmol) and p-ClBnBr
(p-chlorobenzyl bromide: 28.80 mg, 0.1400 mmol), and the
mixture was stirred under N2 atmosphere at room temperature for
2 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution (7.000 mL) was
added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After washing
with saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and
brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue
was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a
crude product (24.10 mg). The obtained crude product was
separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1) to give EM905 (21.60 mg, 93%)
as a white powder.
EM905
Rf=0.59(CHCI3:MeOH:NH40H aq=30:1:0.2)
HR-MS m/z : 828. 4657 [M+H]+, Calcd for C43H71NO12CI: 828.4665 [M+H]
Example 7
Synthesis of de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-12-oxo-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM906)


Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (14.00 mL) of EM900
(301.4 mg, 0.420 mmol) in CH2C12 was cooled to 0°C, Pb(OAc)4
(300.0 mg, 0.6720 mmol) was added, and the mixture was stirred
at 0°C for 3 hr. After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution
(25.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with saturated NaHC03 solution and brine, the
organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated,
and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product
(305.0 mg). The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=100:l:0.1-50:1:0.1) to give EM906 (154.7 mg,56%) as a white
powder.
EM906
HR-MS m/z: 658.4172 [M+H]+, Calcd for C34H60NOii: 658 . 4166 [M+H]
Example 8
Synthesis of de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-12-
hydroxyoxime-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM907)

Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (1.100 mL) of EM906
(147.6 mg, 0.2250 mmol) in EtOH was cooled to 0°C, NH20H-HC1
(48.00 mg, 0.6750 mmol) was added, pyridine (1.1 mL, 13.60
mmol) was added dropwise, and the mixture was stirred at 0°C
for 4 hr. After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (5 mL) was

added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13. The organic
layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and
the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (162.0
mg) . The obtained crude product was separated and purified by
flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=30:1:0.1-
10:1:0.1) to give EM907 (140.4 mg, 93%) as a white powder.
EM907
HR-MS m/z: 673. 4256 [M+H]\ Calcd for C34H6iN20ii: 673.4275 [M+H]
Example 9
Synthesis of de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM908)

Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (3.000 mL) of EM906
(39.00 mg, 0.0593 mmol) in MeOH was cooled to -78°C, NaBH4
(22.40 mg, 0.5930 mmol) was added, and the mixture was stirred
at -78°C for 1.5 hr. After stirring, the mixture was warmed to
room temperature and diluted with CHCI3, brine (30.00 mL) was
added, and the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After washing
with water, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The
residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to
give a crude product (40.30 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=30 :1: 0 .1-10 :1: 0 .1) to give EM908 (30.80 mg,
79%) as a white powder.
EM908
HR-MS m/z: 660. 4319 [M+H]+, Calcd for C34H62NOii: 660. 4323 [M+H]
Example 10
Synthesis of 12,13-epoxy-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-

epoxide (EM909)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (1.500 mL) of EM900
(106.8 mg, 0.1490 mmol) in CH2C12 was added Martin's sulfate
(250.0 mg, 0.3720 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 1.0
hr. After stirring, Martin's sulfate (50.00 mg, 0.0740 mmol)
was added, and the mixture was stirred for 0.5 hr. After
stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (5.000 mL) was added, and
the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After washing with brine,
the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was
filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude
product (110.0 mg). The obtained crude product was separated
and purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH40H
aq=40:1:0.1-10:1:0.1) to give EM909 (34.60 mg, 33%) as a white
powder.
EM909
HR-MS m/z:700.4655[M+H]+, Calcd for C37H66NOu: 700 . 4636 [M+H]
Example 11
Synthesis of de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide (EM910)

To a solution (1.390 mL) of EM900 (100.0 mg, 0.1390 mmol)
in MeOH was added CSA (camphorsulfonic acid: 48.60 mg, 0.2090

mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 3 hr. After stirring,
saturated NaHC03 solution (10.00 niL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHC13. After washing with brine, the
organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated,
and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product
(99.00 mg) . The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=50:l:0.1-10:1:0.1) to give EM910 (18.70 mg, 24%) as a white
powder.
EM910
HR-MS m/z: 560. 3813 [M+H]+, Calcd for C29H54N09: 560 . 3799 [M+H]
Example 12
Synthesis of 4",13-0-diacetyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide (EM911)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (1.390 mL) of EM900
(100.0 mg, 0.1390 mmol) in pyridine were added DMAP (4-(N,N-
dimethylamino)pyridine: 1.698 mg, 0.0139 mmol) and Ac20 (78.69
|il, 0.8340 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 1 hr. After
1 stirring, DMAP (1.698 mg, 0.0139 mmol) and Ac20 (78.69 ul,
0.8340 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hr.
After stirring, 10% citric acid solution (10.00 mL) was added,
and the mixture was extracted with AcOEt. After washing with
saturated NaHC03 solution, the organic layer was dried over
; Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (120.0 mg). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1) to give a
resultant product (116.0 mg) as a white powder. A solution

(1.390 mL) of this resultant product (116.0 mg) in MeOH was
stirred at 50°C for 12 hr. After stirring, the solution was
concentrated to give a crude product (117.1 mg) . The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1-10:1:0.1) to give
EM911 (104.5 mg, 94%) as a white powder.
EM911
HR-MS m/z: 802. 4973 [M+H]\ Calcd for C41H72NOi4: 802 . 4953 [M+H]
Example 13
Synthesis of bis-de (3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-benzyl-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM912)

Under Ar atmosphere, a solution (580.0 fil) of EM903
(20.00 mg, 0.0290 ramol) in 1,2-dichloroethane was cooled to 0°C,
benzaldehyde (3.100 jal, 0.0300 mmol) , AcOH (2.500 jil, 0.0440
mmol) and NaBH(OAc)3 (9.300 mg, 0.0440 mmol) were added, and
the mixture was stirred at 0°C for 2.5 hr. After stirring,
benzaldehyde (14.80 (il, 0.1430 mmol), AcOH (8.300 fil, 0.1460
mmol) and NaBH(OAc)3 (31.00 mg, 0.1460 mmol) were added, and
the mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 1
hr. After stirring, saturated NaHCC>3 solution (7.000 mL) was
added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After washing
with saturated NaHC03 solution and brine, the organic layer was
dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate
was concentrated to give a crude product (23.00 mg). The
obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1-50:1:0.1)
to give EM912 (6.900 mg, 31%) as a white powder.
EM912

HR-MS m/z:780.4900[M+H]+, Calcd for C42H7oN012: 780. 4898 [M+H]
Example 14
Synthesis of 2'-O-acetyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide (EM913)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (8.950 niL) of EM900
(641.9 mg, 0.8950 mmol) in acetone was added Ac20 (506.7 jul,
5.370 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 0.5 hr. After
stirring, saturated NaHCC>3 solution (100.0 mL) was added, and
the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with
saturated NaHCC>3 solution, the organic layer was dried over
Na2SC>4. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (670.0 mg). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1: 0.1-20 :1: 0.1) to give
EM913 (602.3 mg, 89%) as a white powder.
EM913
HR-MS m/z:760.4879[M+H]+, Calcd for C39H70NO13: 7 60. 4847 [M+H]
Example 15
Synthesis of de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM914)

Under Ar atmosphere, to a solution (7.000 ml) of EM903

(24.20 mg, 0.0350 mmol) in CH3CN were added i-Pr2NEt (61.00 ^1,
0.3500 mmol) and bis (2-bromoethyl) ether (44.00 pi, 0.3500 mmol),
and the mixture was stirred at 80°C for 20 hr. After stirring,
i-Pr2NEt (61.00 nl, 0.3500 mmol) and bis(2-bromoethyl)ether
(44.00 jil, 0.3500 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred
at 80°C for 6 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution
(7.000 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NH4C1
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (36.50 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1-30:1:0.1) to give EM914 (23.60
mg, 89%) as a white powder.
EM914
Rf=0.44 (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=30:l:0.2)
HR-MS m/z: 760. 4885 [M+H]+, Calcd for C39H7oN013: 760. 4847 [M+H]
Example 16
Synthesis of 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM915)

To EM913 (104.5 mg, 0.1380 mmol) was added 1.ON HC1 aq
(1.380 mL), and the mixture was stirred for 5 hr. After
stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (20.00 mL) was added, and
the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After washing with brine,
the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was
filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude
product (91.10 mg). The obtained crude product was separated
and purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH

aq=50:1:0.1-20:1:0.1) to give EM915 (37.60 mg, 46%) as a white
powder.
EM915
HR-MS m/z: 602. 3899 [M+H]+, Calcd for C3iH56NOi0: 602. 3904 [M+H]
Example 17
Synthesis of 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate (EM916)

Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (1.100 mL) of EM915
(32.90 mg, 0.0547 mmol) in CH2C12 was cooled to -78°C, pyridine
(79.10 jil, 0.6560 mmol) was added, a solution (2.200 mL) of
triphosgene (32.30 mg, 0.1090 mmol) in CH2C12 was added
dropwise, and the mixture was stirred at -78°C for 2 hr. After
stirring, pyridine (106.2 (0.1, 1.312 mmol) was added, and the
mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 0.5 hr.
After stirring, saturated NH4C1 solution (15.00 mL) was added,
and the mixture was extracted with CH2C12. After washing with
saturated NaHC03 solution and brine, the organic layer was
dried over Na2S04- The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate
was concentrated to give a crude product (35.00 mg). The
obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1-10:1:0.1)
to give EM916 (25.00 mg, 73%) as a white powder.
EM916
HR-MS m/z: 628.3697 [M+H]+, Calcd for C32H54NO11: 628.3697 [M+H]
Example 18
Synthesis of 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate (EM917)


Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (782.0 (il) of EM916
(24.50 mg, 0.0391 mmol) in CH2C12 was added Dess-Martin
periodinane (165.8 mg, 0.3910 mmol), and the mixture was
stirred for 2 hr. After stirring, Dess-Martin periodinane
(165.8 mg, 0.3910 mmol) was added, and the mixture was stirred
for 41 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution (15.00
mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with EtOAc. After
washing with saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NaHC03
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (31.00 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:l:0.1) to give EM917 (19.50 mg, 80%) as
a white powder.
EM917
MS m/z:626[M+H] +
Example 19
Synthesis of de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate (EM918)

A solution (225.0 \il) of EM917 (14.10 mg, 0.0225 mmol) in
MeOH was heated to 50°C, and the mixture was stirred for 30 hr.
After stirring, the mixture was concentrated to give a crude
product (14.20 mg). The obtained crude product was separated

and purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=30:l:0.1) to give EM918 (12.20 mg, 92%) as a white powder.
EM918
HR-MS m/z: 584. 3452 [M+H]+, Calcd for C30H50NO10: 584 . 3435 [M+H]
Example 20
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-3'-N-(p-
trifluoromethylbenzyl)-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(EM919)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (520.0 (j.1) of EM901
(36.70 mg, 0.0522 mmol) in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (45.50 p.1,
0.2610 mmol) and p-CF3BnBr (p-trifluoromethylbenzyl bromide:
62.40 mg, 0.2610 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room
temperature for 1 hr. After stirring, i-Pr2NEt (45.50 ill,
0.2610 mmol) and p-CF3BnBr (62.40 mg, 0.2610 mmol) were added,
and the mixture was stirred for 2 hr. After stirring,
saturated Na2S2C>3 solution (10.00 mL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with saturated Na2S203
solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer
was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the
filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (50.00 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1) to give
EM919 (33.30 mg, 74%) as a white powder.
EM919
HR-MS m/z: 862. 4966 [M+H]+, Calcd for C44H7iNOi2F3: 862. 4928 [M+H]
Example 21
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-bromobenzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM920)


Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (574.0 JJ.1) of EM901
(40.40 mg, 0.0574 mmol) in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (50.00 (il,
0.2870 mmol) and p-BrBnBr (p-bromobenzyl bromide: 71.70 mg,
0.2870 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature
for 1 hr. After stirring, i-Pr2NEt (50.00 \xl, 0.2870 mmol) and
p-BrBnBr (71.70 mg, 0.2870 mmol) were added, and the mixture
was stirred at room temperature for 1 hr. After stirring,
saturated Na2S203 solution (50.00 mL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with saturated Na2S203
solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer
was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the
filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (53.00 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1: 0 .1) to give
EM920 (33.30 mg, 67%) as a white powder.
EM920
HR-MS m/z:872.4158[M+H]+, Calcd for C43H7iNOi2Br: 872 . 4160 [M+H]
Example 22
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-fluorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM921)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (607.0 (4,1) of EM901

(42.70 mg, 0.0607 mmol) in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (53.00 jil,
0.3040 mmol) and p-FBnBr (p-fluorobenzyl bromide: 37.90 ^,1,
0.3040 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature
for 1 hr. After stirring, i-Pr2NEt (53.00 yl, 0.3040 mmol) and
p-FBnBr (37.90 \il, 0.3040 mmol) were added, and the mixture was
stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hr. After stirring,
saturated Na2S203 solution (40.00 mL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHC13. After washing with saturated Na2S203
solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer
was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the
filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (50.00 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100 :1: 0 .1) to give
EM92K42.40 mg, 86%) as a white powder.
EM921
HR-MS m/z: 812. 4985 [M+H]+, Calcd for C43H7iFNOi2: 812 . 4 960 [M+H]
Example 23
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(o-chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM922)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (597.0 JJ,1) of EM901
(42.00 mg, 0.0597 mmol) in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (77.50 pi,
0.8960 mmol) and o-ClBnBr (104.0 \il, 0.5970 mmol), and the
mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hr. After
stirring, i-Pr2NEt (38.80 jil, 0.2990 mmol) and o-ClBnBr (52.00
\il, 0.2990 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred at
room temperature for 0.5 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203
solution (40.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted
with CHC13. After washing with saturated Na2S203 solution,

saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer was dried
over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (50.00 mg). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1) to give EM922
(48.60 mg, 98%) as a white powder.
EM922
HR-MS m/z: 828. 4646 [M+H]+, Calcd for C43H71CINO12: 828 . 4665 [M+H]
Example 24
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(m-chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM923)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (634.0 ja.1) of EM901
(44.60 mg, 0.0634 mmol) in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (55.20 |xl,
0.3170 mmol) and m-ClBnBr (41.60 |al, 0.3170 mmol), and the
mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hr. After
stirring, i-Pr2NEt (55.20 jxl, 0.3170 mmol) and jn-ClBnBr (41.60
|xl, 0.3170 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred at
room temperature for 2 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203
solution (40.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted
with CHCI3. After washing with saturated Na2S203 solution,
saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer was dried
over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (55.00 mg). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100 :1: 0 .1) to give EM923
(45.10 mg, 86%) as a white powder.
EM923
HR-MS m/z: 828. 4689 [M+H]+, Calcd for C43H7iClNOi2: 828 . 4665 [M+H]

Example 25
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-3'-N-(p-iodobenzyl)-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM924)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (580.0 jiil) of EM901
(40.80 mg, 0.0580 mmol) in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (50.50 pi,
0.2900 mmol) and p-IBnBr (p-iodobenzyl bromide: 86.10 mg,
0.2900 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature
for 1 hr. After stirring, i-Pr2NEt (50.50 |nl, 0.2900 mmol) and
p-IBnBr (86.10 mg, 0.2900 mmol) were added, and the mixture
was stirred at room temperature for 2 hr. After stirring,
saturated Na2S203 solution (40.00 mL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with saturated Na2S203
solution, saturated NH4CI solution and brine, the organic layer
was dried over Na2SC>4. The residue was filtrated, and the
filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (55.00 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1) to give
EM924 (48.20 mg, 90%) as a white powder.
EM924
HR-MS m/z: 920. 4011 [M+H]+, Calcd for C43H7iNOi21: 920 . 4021 [M+H]
Example 26
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-
cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM925)


Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (68 9.0 \il) of EM934
(37.60 mg, 0.0689 mmol) obtained in the below-mentioned
Example 35 in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (120.0 JJ.1, 0.6890 mmol)
and p-ClBnBr (141.6 mg, 0.6890 mmol), and the mixture was
stirred at room temperature for 2 hr. After stirring,
saturated Na2S203 solution (40.00 mL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHC13. After washing with saturated Na2S203
solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer
was dried over Na2SC>4. The residue was filtrated, and the
filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (50.00 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100 :1: 0 .1) to give
EM925 (33.00 mg, 72%) as a white powder.
EM925
HR-MS m/z:670.3705[M+H]+, Calcd for C35H57C1N09: 670 . 3722 [M+H]
Example 27
Synthesis of de(3-O-cladinosyl)-de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-
morpholino-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM926)
i
To a solution (937.0 ju.1) of EM914 (71.20 mg, 0.0937 mmol)
in CH3CN was added 1.0N HC1 aq (937.0 ^1), and the mixture was
stirred for 0.5 hr. After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution

(50.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHCI3.
After washing with brine, the organic layer was dried over
Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (60.00 mg). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1-30:1:0.1) to give
EM926 (25.30 mg, 44%) as a white powder.
EM926
HR-MS m/z: 602.3884 [M+H]+, Calcd for C31H56NO10: 602 . 3904 [M+H]
Example 28
Synthesis of 2'-O-(p-bromobenzoyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM927)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (4.200 mL) of EM900
(100.8 mg, 0.1400 mmol) in CH3CN were added Et3N (58.30 ul,
0.4200 mmol) and p-BrBzCl (p-bromobenzoyl chloride: 30.70 mg,
0.1400 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 1.0 hr. After
stirring, aqueous NH3 solution (6.000 mL) was added, and the
mixture was concentrated to give a crude product (126.0 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1-30:1:0.1)
to give EM927 (107.4 mg, 85%) as a white powder.
EM927
HR-MS m/z: 900. 4091 [M+H]+, Calcd for C44H7iNOi3Br: 900 . 4109 [M+H]
Example 29
Synthesis of bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-9-
dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM928)


Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (1.440 mL) of EM903
(49.60 mg, 0.0719 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane was cooled to 0°C,
p-chlorobenzaldehyde (10.60 mg, 0.0755 mmol), AcOH (6.180 pi,
0.1080 mmol) and NaBH(0Ac)3 (22.90 mg, 0.1080 mmol) were added,
and the mixture was stirred at 0°G for 2.5 hr, warmed to room
temperature and stirred for 1 hr. After stirring, saturated
NaHCC>3 solution (50.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was
extracted with CHC13. After washing with saturated NaHC03
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (62.00 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1-10:1:0.1) to give EM928 (32.30
mg, 55%) as a white powder.
EM928
HR-MS m/z: 814. 4515 [M+H]+, Calcd for C42H69C1N012: 814 . 4508 [M+H]
Example 30
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-propargyl-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM929)

To a solution (12.67 mL) of EM900 (909.3 mg, 1.267 mmol)
in MeOH were added AcONa (519.7 mg, 6.335 mmol), I2 (643.2 mg,

2.534 itimol) and saturated NaHC03 solution, and the mixture was
confirmed to be basic using universal indicator and stirred at
50°C for 20 min. After stirring, Na2S203 (400.0 mg) was added,
and the mixture was cooled to room temperature. The reaction
mixture was extracted with CHC13. After washing with a mixed
solution of brine and NH4OH, the organic layer was dried over
Na2S04. The residue was filtrated/ and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product. Under N2 atmosphere, i-
Pr2NEt (1.100 mL, 6.335 mmol) and 3-bromopropyne (471.9 ul,
6.335 mmol) were added to a solution (12.67 mL) of the
obtained crude product (892.0 mg, 1.267 mmol) in CHCI3, and the
mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hr. After
stirring, i-Pr2NEt (1.100 mL, 6.335 mmol) and 3-bromopropyne
(471.9 \il, 6.335 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred
at room temperature for 12 hr. After stirring, saturated
Na2S203 solution (200.0 mL) was added, and the mixture was
extracted with CHC13. After washing with saturated Na2S203
solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer
was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the
filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (940.2 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100 :1: 0 .1) to give
EM929 (600.1 mg, 64%) as a white powder.
EM929
HR-MS m/z : 742. 4730 [M+H]+, Calcd for C39H68NOi2: 742 . 4742 [M+H]
Example 31
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-
9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM930)


To a solution (69.80 mL) of EM900 (5.004 g, 6.975 mmol)
in EtOAc was added NaHC03 (8.790 g, 104.6 mmol), CbzCl
(benzyloxycarbonyl chloride: 14.93 mL, 104.6 mmol) was added
dropwise, and the mixture was heated to 70°C and stirred for 2
hr. After stirring, Et3N was added, and the mixture was cooled
to room temperature. The reaction mixture was extracted with
EtOAc. After washing with brine, the organic layer was dried
over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (7.000 g). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1) to give EM930
(6.365 g, 94%) as a white powder.
EM930
HR-MS m/z: 994. 5170 [M+Na]+, Calcd for C52H77NOi6Na: 994 . 5140 [M+Na]
Example 32
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-
de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(EM931)

To a solution (104.6 mL) of EM930 (5.081 g, 5.230 mmol)
in CH3CN was added 1.0N HC1 aq (52.30 mL), and the mixture was
stirred for 4 hr. After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution
(400.0 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with brine, the organic layer was dried over
Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (4.312 g). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1) to give EM931
(4.028 g, 95%) as a white powder.

EM931
HR-MS m/z: 814. 4384 [M+H]+, Calcd for C^^NO^: 814 . 4378 [M+H]
Example 33
Synthesis of 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-
de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide 12,13-carbonate (EM932)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (4.560 mL) of EM948
(152.5 mg, 0.228 mmol) obtained in the below-mentioned Example
48 in CH2CI2 was added Dess-Martin periodinane (165.8 mg, 0.391
mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 2 hr. After stirring,
saturated Na2S203 solution (50.00 mL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with saturated Na2S2C>3
solution, saturated NaHC03 solution and brine, the organic
layer was dried over Na2SC>4. The residue was filtrated, and
the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (160.0
mg) . The obtained crude product was separated and purified by
flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:'NH4OH aq=100:1: 0.1) to
give EM932 (151.1 mg, 90%) as a white powder.
EM932
HR-MS m/z:668.3642[M+H]+, Calcd for C34H54NO12: 668 . 3646 [M+H]
Example 34
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-ethyl-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM933)


Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (586.0 ul) of EM901
(41.20 mg, 0.0586 mmol) in CH3CN were added i-Pr2NEt (102.1 |il,
0.5860 mmol) and bromoethane (43.70 |j.l, 0.5860 mmol), and the
mixture was stirred at room temperature for 22 hr. After
stirring, the mixture was heated to 50°C and stirred for 134 hr.
Furthermore, i-Pr2NEt (102.1 \il, 0.5860 mmol) and bromoethane
(43.70 |xl, 0.5860 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred
at 50°C for 14 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution
(40.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NH4C1
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (50.00 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100 :1: 0 .1) to give EM933 (42.40 mg, 86%)
as a white powder.
EM933
HR-MS m/z: 732. 4911 [M+H]+, Calcd for C38H7oNOi2: 732. 4898 [M+H]
Example 35
Synthesis of de(3-O-cladinosyl)-de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM934)

Under N2 atmosphere, to EM931 (108.4 mg, 0.1330 mmol)

were added Pd(OH)2 (21.70 mg) and EtOH (2.660 mL) , and the
mixture was stirred under H2 atmosphere at room temperature for
1 hr. After stirring, the mixture was filtrated, and the
filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (150.1 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=30:l:0.1-10:1:0.1)
to give EM934 (70.30 mg, 97%) as a white powder.
EM934
HR-MS m/z: 546. 3622 [M+H]+, Calcd for C28H54NO9: 546. 3642 [M+H]
Example 36
Synthesis of de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3'-
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate (EM935)

A solution (6.280 mL) of EM932 (104.6 mg, 0.157 mmol) in
MeOH was heated to 50°C and stirred for 68 hr. After stirring,
the mixture was concentrated to give a crude product (101.2
mg) . The obtained crude product was separated and purified by
flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:l: 0.1) to
give EM935 (98.00 mg, 100%) as a white powder.
EM935
HR-MS m/z: 626. 3533 [M+H]+, Calcd for C32H52NO11: 626.3540 [M+H]
Example 37
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-
de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate (EM936)


Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (49.80 niL) of EM931
(2.027 g, 2.492 mmol) in CH2C12 was cooled to -78°C, pyridine
(2.420 mL, 29.90 mmol) was added, a solution (99.70 mL) of
triphosgene (1.479 g, 4.984 mmol) in CH2C12 was added dropwise,
and the mixture was warmed from -78°C to room temperature and
stirred for 0.5 hr. After stirring, saturated NH4CI solution
(400.0 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CH2C12.
After washing with saturated NaHCC>3 solution and brine, the
organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated,
and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product
(1.900 g). The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=100:l:0.1) to give EM936 (1.882 g, 90%) as a white powder.
EM936
HR-MS m/z:862.4000 [M+Na]+, Calcd for C45H6iNOi4Na: 862 . 3990 [M+Na]
Example 38
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-
de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide 12,13-carbonate (EM937)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (40.80 mL) of EM936
(1.718 g, 2.047 mmol) in CH2C12 was added Dess-Martin
periodinane (4.343 g, 10.24 mmol), and the mixture was stirred
for 1.5 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution (300.0

mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After
washing with saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NaHC03
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (1.700 g). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:l:0.1) to give EM937 (1.668 g, 97%) as
a white powder.
EM937
HR-MS m/z: 838. 4012 [M+H]+, Calcd for C45H6oNOi4: 838 . 4014 [M+H]
Example 39
Synthesis of de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3'-N-
methyl)-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(EM938)

Under N2 atmosphere, to EM937 (1.461 g, 1.745 mmol) were
added Pd(OH)2 (292.2 mg) and EtOH (34.90 mL), and the mixture
was stirred under H2 atmosphere at room temperature for 3 hr.
After stirring, Pd(OH)2 (292.2 mg) was added under N2
atmosphere, and the mixture was stirred under H2 atmosphere at
room temperature for 2.5 hr. Furthermore, after stirring,
Pd(OH)2 (146.1 mg) was added under N2 atmosphere, and the
mixture was stirred under H2 atmosphere at room temperature for
1 hr. The mixture was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (1.302 g). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1: 0.1-30:1: 0.1) to give
EM938 (967.3 mg, 97%) as a white powder.
EM938
HR-MS m/z:570.3307[M+H]+, Calcd for C29H48NOi0: 570. 3278 [M+H]

Example 40
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-
cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate (EM939)

To a solution (5.330 mL) of EM938 (303.4 mg, 0.533 mmol)
in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (928.4 p.1, 5.330 mmol) and p-
ClBnBr (1.095 g, 5.330 mmol), and the mixture was stirred
under N2 atmosphere at room temperature for 2 hr. After
stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution (50.00 mL) was added, and
the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with
saturated Na2S2C>3 solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine,
the organic layer was dried over Na2S0,}. The residue was
filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude
product (350.1 mg). The obtained crude product was separated
and purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=100:l:0.1) to give EM939 (342.5 mg, 93%) as a white powder.
EM939
HR-MS m/z: 694. 3353 [M+H]+, Calcd for C36H53NO10Cl: 694 . 3358 [M+H]
Example 41
Synthesis of 9-dihydro-de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-i-propyl-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM940)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (564.0 Jul) of EM901

(39.70 mg, 0.0564 mmol) in CH3CN were added i-Pr2NEt (98.20 jil,
0.5840 mmol) and i-Prl (2-iodopropane: 56.30 \il, 0.5640 mmol),
and the mixture was stirred at 50°C for 134 hr. After stirring,
i-Pr2NEt (98.20 \il, 0.5840 mmol) and i-Prl (56.30 |xl, 0.5640
mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred at 50°C for 26.5
hr. Furthermore, i-Pr2NEt (196.4 jil, 1.128 mmol) and i-Prl
(112.6 JJ.1, 1.128 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred
at 50°C for 97.5 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution
(30.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NH4C1
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (50.00 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:l:0.1-50:1:0.1) to give EM940 (16.10
mg, 38%) as a white powder.
EM940
HR-MS m/z:746.5043[M+H]+, Calcd for C39H72NOi2: 746. 5055 [M+H]
Example 42
Synthesis of de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM941)

A solution (161.1 mL) of Na (222.2 mg, 9.666 mmol) in
MeOH was cooled to 0°C, EM934 (878.6 mg, 1.611 mmol) and I2
(2.044 g, 8.055 mmol) were added under N2 atmosphere, and the
mixture was stirred at 0°C for 1 hr. After stirring, Na2S203
(6.000 g) was added, and the mixture was warmed to room
temperature. The reaction mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with mixed solution of brine and NH4OH, the
organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated,

and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product
(870.2 mg). The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=30:1:0.1-10:1:0.1) to give EM941 (549.7 mg, 64%) as a white
powder.
EM941
HR-MS m/z:532.3509[M+H]+, Calcd for C27H5oN09: 532. 3486 [M+H]
Example 43
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-
de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-isopropylidene acetal (EM942)

To a solution (8.434 mL) of EM931 (686.5 mg, 0.843 mmol)
in DMF (dimethylformamide) were added PPTS (pyridinium p-
; toluenesulfonate: 2.120 g, 8.434 mmol), Me2C(OMe)2 (acetone
dimethyl acetal: 5.497 mL, 44.70 mmol), and the mixture was
stirred under N2 atmosphere at room temperature for 21 hr.
After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (100.0 mL) was added,
and the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with
; H2O, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04, the residue was
filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated. The concentrate
was dissolved in hexane:AcOEt=l:1, and the solution was washed
with H20. The organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue
was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a
> crude product (700.2 mg). The obtained crude product was
separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:l:0.1) to give EM942 (697.6 mg, 97%)
as a white powder.
EM942
j HR-MS m/z:876.4503[M+Na]+, Calcd for C47H67NOi3Na: 876. 4510 [M+Na]

Example 44
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-2'-0-3'-N-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-
de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide 12,13-isopropylidene acetal (EM943)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (11.30 mL) of EM942
(482.6 mg, 0.565 mmol) in CH2C12 was added Dess-Martin
periodinane (479.3 mg, 1.130 mmol), and the mixture was
stirred for 2 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S2C>3 solution
(100.0 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with saturated Na2S2C>3 solution, saturated NaHCC>3
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (1.700 g). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1: 0 .1) to give EM943 (480.0 mg, 100%)
as a white powder.
EM943
HR-MS m/z: 874. 4383 [M+Na]+, Calcd for C47H65NOi3Na: 874 . 4354 [M+Na]
Example 45
Synthesis of de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3'-N-
methyl)-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-isopropylidene
acetal (EM944)

Under N2 atmosphere, to EM943 (406.8 mg, 0.478 mmol) were

added Pd(OH)2 (81.4 mg) and EtOH (9.56 mL) , and the mixture was
stirred under H2 atmosphere at room temperature for 2 hr. The
mixture was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to
give a crude product (300.0 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1-10:1:0.1) to give EM944 (275.6 mg,
99%) as a white powder.
EM944
HR-MS m/z:584.3795[M+H]+, Calcd for C31H54N09: 584 . 3799 [M+H]
Example 46
Synthesis of de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-de(3' -
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate (EM946)

Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (8.620 mL) of EM926
(259.3 mg, 0.431 mmol) in CH2C12 was cooled to -78°C, pyridine
(418.3 nl, 5.172 mmol) was added, a solution (17.24 mL) of
triphosgene (255.8 mg, 0.862 mmol) in CH2C12 was added dropwise,
and the mixture was warmed from -78°C to room temperature and
stirred for 1 hr. After stirring, saturated NH4C1 solution
(100.0 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CH2C12.
After washing with saturated NaHC03 solution and brine, the
organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated,
and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product
(285.3 mg). The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=100:l:0.1-50:1:0.1) to give EM946 (265.7 mg, 98%) as a
white powder.
EM94 6

HR-MS m/z:628.3669[M+H]+, Calcd for C32H54NO11: 628 . 3697 [M+H]
Example 47
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-
cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-isopropylidene acetal (EM947)

To a solution (3.960 mL) of EM943 (230.9 mg, 0.396 mmol)
in CHCI3 were added i-Pr2NEt (68 9.8 \il, 3.960 mmol) and p-
ClBnBr (813.7 mg, 3.960 mmol), and the mixture was stirred
under N2 atmosphere at room temperature for 2 hr. After
stirring, saturated Na2S2C>3 solution (30.00 mL) was added, and
the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After washing with
saturated Na2S2C>3 solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine,
the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was
filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude
product (279.1 mg). The obtained crude product was separated
and purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=100:l:0.1-50:1:0.1) to give EM947 (250.0 mg, 89%) as a
white powder.
EM947
HR-MS m/z: 708. 3847 [M+H]+, Calcd for C38H59NO9CI: 708 . 3878 [M+H]
Example 48
Synthesis of 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-O-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-de(3'-
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate (EM948)


Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (3.340 mL) of EM946
(209.7 mg, 0.334 mmol) in acetone was added Ac20 (189.0 \il,
2.004 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 2 hr. Furthermore,
after stirring, Ac20 (189.0 \il, 2.004 mmol) was added, and the
mixture was stirred for 4 hr. After stirring, saturated NaHCCb
solution (100.0 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted
with CHCI3. After washing with saturated NaHCC>3 solution and
brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue
was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a
crude product (210.1 mg). The obtained crude product was
separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1) to give EM948 (202.9 mg, 91%) as
a white powder.
HR-MS m/z: 670. 3809 [M+H]+, Calcd for C34H56NOi2: 670. 3803 [M+H]
Example 49
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-
cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6, 9-epoxide
(EM949)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (2.120 mL) of EM947
(75.3 mg, 0.106 mmol) in THF (tetrahydrofuran) was added TsOH
(p-toluenesulfonic acid: 41.30 mg, 0.217 mmol), and the
mixture was stirred for 1 hr. After stirring, TsOH (41.30 mg,

0.217 mmol) was added, and the mixture was stirred for 4 hr.
Furthermore, TsOH (201.4 mg, 1.059 mmol) was added, and the
mixture was stirred for 12 hr. After stirring, saturated
NaHC03 solution (20.00 niL) was added, and the mixture was
extracted with CHC13. After washing with brine, the organic
layer was dried over Na2SC>4. The residue was filtrated, and
the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (80.12
mg) . The obtained crude product was separated and purified by-
flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1: 0.1) to
give EM949 (43.2 mg, 61%) as a white powder.
EM94 9
HR-MS m/z: 690. 3353 [M+Na]+, Calcd for C35H54N09ClNa: 690. 3385 [M+Na]
Example 50
Synthesis of de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-de(3' -
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-isopropylidene acetal (EM950)

To a solution (3.910 mL) of EM926 (235.3 mg, 0.391 mmol)
in DMF were added PPTS (982.0 mg, 3.910 mmol) and Me2C(OMe)2
(2.550 mL, 20.72 mmol), and the mixture was stirred under N2
atmosphere at room temperature for 5 hr. After stirring,
saturated NaHC03 solution (30.00 mL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHC13. The organic layer was dried over
Na2S04, the residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated. The concentrate was dissolved in
hexane:AcOEt=l:l, and the solution was washed with H20. The
organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated,
and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product
(250.2 mg). The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH

aq=100:l:0.1-50:1:0.1) to give EM950 (236.6 mg, 94%) as a
white powder.
EM950
HR-MS m/z: 642. 4221 [M+H]+, Calcd for C34H60NO10: 642 . 4217 [M+Na]
Example 51
Synthesis of 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-de(3'-
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-isopropylidene acetal (EM951)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (2.820 mL) of EM950
(181.1 mg, 0.282 mmol) in acetone was added AC2O (79.80 |£L,
0.846 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 2 hr. Furthermore,
AC2O (425.6 (j.1, 4.512 mmol) was added, and the mixture was
stirred for 1 hr. After stirring, saturated NaHCC>3 solution
(25.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHCI3.
After washing with brine, the organic layer was dried over
Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (210.1 mg). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1) to give EM951
(192.0 mg, 100%) as a white powder.
EM951
HR-MS m/z:684.4318[M+H]+, Calcd for C36H62NOii: 684 . 4323 [M+H]
Example 52
Synthesis of 2'-O-acetyl-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-
de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide 12,13-isopropylidene acetal (EM952)


Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (3.900 mL) of EM951
(132.3 mg, 0.194 mmol) in CH2C12 was added Dess-Martin
periodinane (164.4 mg, 0.388 mmol), and the mixture was
stirred for 1 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution
(25.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13.
After washing with saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NaHC03
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (151.0 mg) . The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1-50:1:0.1) to give EM952 (121.6
mg, 92%) as a white powder.
EM952
HR-MS m/z: 682.4163 [M+H]+, Calcd for C36H6oNOii: 682.4166 [M+H]
Example 53
Synthesis of de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3' -
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-isopropylidene acetal (EM953)

A solution (5.440 mL) of EM952 (92.4 mg, 0.136 mmol) in
MeOH was heated to 50°C and stirred for 36 hr. After stirring,
the solution was concentrated to give a crude product (101.2
mg) . The obtained crude product was separated and purified by
flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1: 0 .1-

50:1:0.1) to give EM953 (85.50 mg, 98%) as a white powder.
EM953
HR-MS m/z: 640. 4053 [M+H]+, Calcd for C34H58NO10: 640. 4061 [M+H]
Example 54
Synthesis of de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-de(3'-
dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(EM954)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a mixed solution (1.770 mL) of
EM953 (56.6 mg, 0.0885 mmol) in THF and H20 (4:1) was added
TsOH (33.70 mg, 0.177 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for
28 hr. After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (10.00 mL)
was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After
washing with brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (60.12 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:l:0.1) to give EM954 (44.9 mg, 85%) as
a white powder.
EM954
HR-MS m/z:600.3749[M+H]+, Calcd for C31H54NO10: 600 . 3748 [M+Na]
Example 55
Synthesis of de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-piperidino-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM955)


Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (31.80 mL) of EM903
(109.5 mg, 0.159 mmol) in CH3CN were added i-Pr2NEt (554.0 jil,
3.180 mmol) and 1,5-dibromopentane (433.0 ul, 3.180 mmol), and
the mixture was stirred at 80°C for 0.5 hr. After stirring, i-
Pr2NEt (1.300 mL, 9.540 mmol) and 1,5-dibromopentane (1.660 mL,
9.540 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred at 80°C for
21 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution (100.0 mL)
was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After
washing with saturated Na2S2C>3 solution, saturated NH4CI
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (102.7 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1) to give EM955 (98.20 mg, 82%) as
a white powder.
EM955
HR-MS m/z:758.5054[M+H]+, Calcd for C40H72NOi2: 758 . 5055 [M+H]
Example 56

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (32.80 mL) of EM903
Synthesis of de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-pyrroridino-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM956)

(112.9 mg, 0.164 mmol) in CH3CN were added i-Pr2NEt (571.3 |il,
3.280 mmol) and 1,4-dibromobutane (388.7 ^1, 3.280 mmol), and
the mixture was stirred at 80°C for 2 hr. After stirring, i-
Pr2NEt (1.710 mL, 9.840 mmol) and 1,4-dibromobutane (1.170 inL,
9.840 mmol) were added, and the mixture was stirred at 80°C for
22 hr. After stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution (100.0 mL)
was added, and the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After
washing with saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NH4C1
solution and brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04.
The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated
to give a crude product (100.7 mg). The obtained crude product
was separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:l: 0.1-30:1:0.1) to give EM956 (75.10 mg,
62%) as a white powder.
EM956
HR-MS m/z: 744. 4893 [M+H]+, Calcd for C39H7oNOi2: 744 . 4898 [M+H]
Example 57
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-allyl-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM957)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (1.510 ml) of EM901
(106.4 mg, 0.151 mmol) in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (263.0 jil,
1.510 mmol) and allyl iodide (137.1 ^1, 1.510 mmol), and the
mixture was stirred for 3 hr. After stirring, i-Pr2NEt (263.0
ul, 1.510 mmol) and allyl iodide (137.1 |xl, 1.510 mmol) were
added, and the mixture was stirred for 3 hr. After stirring,
saturated Na2S203 solution (10.00 mL) was added, and the mixture
was extracted with CHC13. After washing with saturated Na2S203
solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer
was dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the

filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product (80.50 mg).
The obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1-30:1:0.1)
to give EM957 (60.50 mg, 54%) as a white powder.
EM957
HR-MS m/z: 744. 4911 [M+H]+, Calcd for C39H7oNOi2: 744 . 4898 [M+H]
Example 58
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-3'-N-(p-methylbenzyl)-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM958)

Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (680.0 |al) of EM901
(47.80 mg, 0.0680 mmol) in CHC13 were added i-Pr2NEt (236.9 \xlf
1.360 mmol) and p-MeBnCl (178.7 \il, 1.360 mmol), and the
mixture was stirred at room temperature for 0.5 hr. After
stirring, Nal (203.9 mg, 1.360 mmol) was added, and the
mixture was stirred at room temperature for 22 hr. After
stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution (15.00 mL) was added, and
the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with
saturated Na2S203 solution, saturated NH4C1 solution and brine,
) the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was
filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude
product (40.30 mg). The obtained crude product was separated
and purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=100:l:0.1) to give EM958 (24.20 mg, 45%) as a white powder.
; EM958
HR-MS m/z: 808. 5217 [M+H]+, Calcd for C44H74NO12: 808 . 5211 [M+H]
Example 59
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-3'-N-(p-methoxybenzyl)-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM959)


Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (3.180 mL) of EM901
(112.1 mg, 0.159 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane was cooled to 0°C,
p-anisaldehyde (39.50 |il, 0.326 mmol), AcOH (27.30 jil, 0.477
mmol) and NaBH(0Ac)3 (101.1 mg, 0.477 mmol) were added, and the
mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 2.5 hr.
After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (20.00 mL) was added,
and the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with
saturated NaHC03 solution and brine, the organic layer was
dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate
was concentrated to give a crude product (100.00 mg). The
obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=100:1:0.1-10:1:0.1)
to give EM959 (63.40 mg, 48%) as a white powder.
EM959
HR-MS m/z: 824. 5173 [M+H]+, Calcd for C44H74NO13: 824 . 5160 [M+H]
Example 60
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-3'-N-acetyl-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM960)

Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (3.540 mL) of EM901
(124.9 mg, 0.177 mmol) in CH2C12 was cooled to 0°C, Ac20 (25.10
ul, 0.2 66 mmol) was added, and the mixture was stirred for 10
min, warmed to room temperature and stirred for 0.5 hr. After

stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (10.00 mL) was added, and
the mixture was extracted with CHC13. After washing with brine,
the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue was
filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude
product (140.2 mg). The obtained crude product was separated
and purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH
aq=50:1:0.1) to give EM960 (132.0 mg, 100%) as a white powder.
EM960
HR-MS m/z: 768. 4538 [M+Na]+, Calcd for C38H67NOi3Na: 768 . 4510 [M+Na]
Example 61
Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-3'-N-methanesulfonyl-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM961)

Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (3.040 mL) of EM901
(107.0 mg, 0.152 mmol) in CH2C12 was cooled to 0°C, MsCl (23.50
(j.1, 0.304 mmol) was added, and the mixture was stirred for 0.5
hr, warmed to room temperature and stirred for 1.5 hr. After
stirring, MsCl (47.00 [il, 0.608 mmol) was added, and the
mixture was stirred for 4 hr. After stirring, saturated NaHC03
solution (20.00 mL) was added, and the mixture was extracted
with CHCI3. After washing with brine, the organic layer was
dried over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate
was concentrated to give a crude product (111.1 mg). The
obtained crude product was separated and purified by flash
column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:1:0.1) to give
EM961 (75.80 mg, 64%) as a white powder.
EM961
HR-MS m/z: 804. 4183 [M+Na]+, Calcd for C37H67N014SNa: 804 . 4180 [M+Na]
Example 62

Synthesis of de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-3'-N-n-pentyl-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM962)

Under N2 atmosphere, a solution (3.780 mL) of EM901
(131.5 mg, 0.189 mmol) in 1,2-dichloroethane was cooled to 0°C,
n-valeraldehyde (41.10 jil, 0.387 mmol), AcOH (32.50 \il, 0.567
mmol) and NaBH(OAc)3 (120.2 mg, 0.567 mmol) were added, and the
mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 2 hr.
After stirring, saturated NaHC03 solution (20.00 mL) was added,
and the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with
brine, the organic layer was dried over Na2S04. The residue
was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a
crude product (120.5 mg). The obtained crude product was
separated and purified by flash column chromatography
(CHCl3:MeOH:NH4OH aq=50:l:0.1) to give EM962 (118.8 mg, 81%) as
a white powder.
EM962
HR-MS m/z: 774. 5383 [M+H]+, Calcd for C4iH76NOi2: 774 . 5368 [M+H]
Example 63
Synthesis of de(3'-dimethylamino)-3' -(4"' -N-
benzyloxyearbonylpiperazinyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide (EM965)


Under N2 atmosphere, to a solution (61.6 mL) of EM903
(213 mg, 0.308 mmol) in CH3CN were added i-Pr2NEt (537 (il, 3.08
mmol) and benzyl bis(2-bromoethyl)carbamate (7 60 mg, 2.08
mmol), and the mixture was stirred at 80°C for 12 hr. After
stirring, saturated Na2S203 solution (60.0 mL) was added, and
the mixture was extracted with CHCI3. After washing with
saturated NH4C1 solution and brine, the organic layer was dried
over Na2S04. The residue was filtrated, and the filtrate was
concentrated to give a crude product (250 mg). The obtained
crude product was separated and purified by flash column
chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH: 30%NH4OH aq=100:1: 0.1) to give EM965
(169 mg, 61%) as a white powder.
IR (KBr) v cm-1; 3469, 2971, 2935, 2883, 1708, 1625, 1455, 1378,
1267, 1166, 1110, 1054, 1022
13C NMR (67.5 MHz, CDC13) 5 (ppm) : 177.2 (C-l) , 139.1 (2C,4"'-
WC02CH2Ph, 4"'-.NC02CH2PhC-l) , 128.9 (4'" -WC02CH2PhC-3,5) , 128.4
(4"'-NC02CH2PhC-2,6) , 127.1 (4"' -NC02CH2PhC-4) , 104.1 (C-l'),
97.9 (C-l"), 83.9 (C-9), 83.2 (C-6), 82.9 (C-5), 80.5 (C-3),
78.1 (C-4"), 77.3 (C-12), 75.9 (C-13), 74.8 (C-ll), 72.3 (C-
3"), 70.8 (C-2'), 68.9 (C-5'), 65.3 (2C, C-5", C-3'), 60.1
(4"'-A7C02CH2Ph) , 53.6 (2C, 3'-W(CH2CH2) 2NZ) , 49.2 (3"-OCH3) , 46.7
(2C,C-2,3'-W(CH2CH2)2NZ), 41.7 (C-7) , 36.6 (C-4), 35.2 (C-2"),
33.8 (C-10), 33.7 (C-8), 22.5 (13-CH2CH3) , 22.3 (6-CH3) , 21.5
(3"-CH3), 21.1 (5'-CH3), 18.0 (5"-CH3) , 17.6 (8-CH3) , 16.9 (12-
CH3), 16.1 (10-CH3), 14.1 (2-CH3), 12.0 (13-CH2CH3) , 9.6 (4-CH3)
Example 64
Synthesis of de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-piperazinyl-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide (EM966)


Under N2 atmosphere, Pd(OH)2 (24.2 nag) and EtOH (2.70 mL)
were added to EM965 (122 mg, 0.137 mmol), and the mixture was
stirred under H2 atmosphere at room temperature for 4 hr.
After stirring, the mixture was concentrated to give a crude
product (150 mg). The obtained crude product was separated and
purified by flash column chromatography (CHCl3:MeOH: 30%NH4OH
aq=100:l:0.1-50:1:0.1) to give EM966 (54.2 mg, 52%) as a white
powder.
IR (KBr) v cm-1; 3451, 2973, 2935, 2884, 2786, 1706, 1631, 1457,
1382, 1270, 1166, 1078, 1018
13C NMR (67.5 MHz, CDC13) 5 (ppm) : 177.3 (C-l) , 103.3 (C-l' ) ,
98.0 (C-l"), 83.9 (C-9), 83.2 (C-6), 82.6 (C-5), 80.4 (C-3),
78.0 (C-4"), 77.2 (C-12), 75.9 (C-13), 74.8 (C-ll), 72.4 (C-
3"), 68.6 (2C, C-2', C-5'), 65.4 (2C, C-5", C-3'), 52.1 (2C,
3'-W(CH2CH2)2NH), 49.1 (3"-OCH3) , 46.6 (C-2), 41.8 (C-7) , 40.6
(2C, 3'-W(CH2CH2)2NH), 36.4 (C-4), 35.2 (C-2"), 33.7 (C-10, C-8) ,
33.5 (C-4'), 22.5 (13-CH2CH3), 22.1 (6-CH3), 21.5 (3"-CH3) , 20.8
(5'-CH3), 18.1 (5"-CH3), 17.6 (8-CH3) , 17.0 (12-CH3), 16.0 (10-
CH3), 13.9 (2-CH3), 12.0 (13-CH2CH3), 10.2 (4-CH3)
Experimental Example 1
As one index of the anti-inflammatory action of the
compound of the present invention, the differentiation
induction-promoting activity of THP-1 cell was measured. The
measurement was performed as shown below.
THP-1 cells (ATCC No. TIB-202) were adjusted to a
concentration of 2x105 cells/ml with a medium (RPMI 1640), PMA
was added thereto to a final concentration of 1 - 2 fxM, and the

mixture was dispensed to each well of a 96 well plate by 100 (j.1.
A solution (100 ji.1) containing a test substance was adjusted to
an appropriate concentration with the medium and added to each
well. The mixture was stirred by gently shaking the plate, and
incubated under 37°C, 5% C02 conditions for 72 - 96 hr. Each
well was washed with PBS, a medium containing the viable cell
measurement reagent SF (Nacalai Tesque) was added at 100
ul/well and the mixture was incubated under the conditions of
37°C, 5% C02 for 3 - 5 hr. The absorbance was measured with a
plate reader.
The results of the T.HP-1 differentiation induction-
promoting activity measured above are shown in Table 6. In the
Table, the activity value is the lowest concentration
necessary for the test compound to show a 50% activity value
relative to the activity value of erythromycin A at 100 uM in
this experiment.


THP-1 differentiation induction-promoting activity: The lowest concentration
necessary for each compound to show 50% activity relative to the activity value
of erythromycin A at 100 jiM.
ExPttiiKfitil Eximpfc 2
As an index of the treatment effect of the compound of the present invention on
ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, an action on trinitrobenzene sulfonate
(hereinafter to be indicated as TNBS) -induced colitis was exam Hied using rats.
Using 8-week-old male SD rats under pentobarbital anesthesia, TNBS solution
was injected into the rectum of animals after fasting for 24 hr or longer and
abstaining from water for 5 hr or longer. After injection, a silicone stopper was
inserted into the anus to perform a treatment for 3.5-4 hr, whereby a colitis
model was prepared. Two days after TNBS administration, model animals were
selected based on the fecal occult blood score (fecal occult blood slide 5 shionogi
II, Shionogi & Co. Ltd.) body weight and body weight changes, feeding
condition, observation score of around anus and bleeding. A test drug was orally
administered to the model animals two times a day for 6 days. On the next day
of the final drug administration, the large intestine (about 15 cm from the anus)
was removed after decapitation and exsanguinations, and the level of damage
was scored by the method of Wallace et al. ( Wallace, J. L. et al,Inhibition of
leukotriene synthesis markedly accelerates healing in a rat model of
inflammatory bowel diseases. Gastroenterology 96, 2936 (1989)), based on
which the efficacy was evaluated.
The results are shown in Table 7. It was found that the compound of the present
invention has an effect of improving TNBS-induced ulcer in the large intestine.

I ■/■■ THP-1 differentiation induction-promoting activity: The lowest
concentration necessary for each compound to show 50% activity
relative to the activity value of erythromycin A at 100 |oM.
Experimental Example 2
As an index of the treatment effect of the compound of
the present invention on ulcerative colitis and Crohn's
disease, an action on trinitrobenzene sulfonate (hereinafter
to be indicated as TNBS)-induced colitis was examined using
rats.
Using 8-week-old male SD rats under pentobarbital
anesthesia, TNBS solution was injected into the rectal of
animals after fasting for 24 hr or longer and abstaining from
water for 5 hr or longer. After injection, a silicone stopper
was inserted into the anus to perform a treatment for 3.5-4
hr, whereby a colitis model was prepared. Two days after TNBS
administration, model animals were selected based on the fecal
occult blood score (fecal occult blood slide 5 shionogi II,
Shionogi & Co. Ltd.), body weight and body weight changes,
feeding condition, observation score of around anus and
bleeding. A test drug was orally administered to the model
animals two times a day for 6 days. On the next day of the
final drug administration, the large intestine (about 15 cm
from the anus) was removed after decapitation and
exsanguination, and the level of damage was scored by the
method of Wallace et al. (Wallace, J. L. et al, Inhibition of
leukotriene synthesis markedly accelerates healing in a rat
model of inflammatory bowel disease. Gastroenterology 96, 2936
(1989)), based on which the efficacy was evaluated.
The results are shown in Table 7. It was found that the
compound of the present invention has an effect of improving
TNBS-induced ulcer in the large intestine.


Experimental Example 3
The antibacterial activity of the compound of the present
invention and erythromycin were measured according to the
antibacterial sensitivity measurement method of the US
National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS).
The results are shown in Table 8. The values of minimum
inhibitory concentration (MIC) (|4.g/ml) of each compound against
bacteria are shown therein. It was found that the compound of
the present invention does not have an antibacterial activity
possessed by erythromycin.


Formulation Example
The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention
can be produced by a method conventionally used in the
pertinent field and using additives for preparations. While a
typical Formulation Example of the pharmaceutical agent of the
present invention is shown in the following, the
pharmaceutical composition of the present invention is not
limited thereto.
(1) tablet
In one tablet, each Example compound 1 - 500 mg
As additive, sodium citrate, cornstarch, povidone,
carmellose sodium, cellulose acetate phthalate, propylene
glycol, macrogol, sorbitan fatty acid ester and castor oil are
contained.
(2) ointment
In 1 g, each Example compound 10 mg (titer)
As additive, light liquid paraffin and white petrolatum
are contained.
(3) injection
Distilled water (10 ml) for injection is added to each
Example compound (500 mg, titer) to give a 5% solution, which
is diluted with glucose injection solution, physiological
saline (for injection) and the like to give an intravenous
drip infusion solution.
Industrial Applicability
The present invention can provide a novel
dihydropseudoerythromycin derivative, which has superior anti-
inflammatory action and is stable.
While some of the embodiments of the present invention
have been described in detail in the above, it is, however,
possible for those of ordinary skill in the art to make
various modifications and changes to the particular

embodiments shown without substantially departing from the
teaching and advantages of the present invention. Such
modifications and changes are encompassed in the spirit and
scope of the present invention as set forth in the appended
claims.
This application is based on a patent application No.
2005-301070 filed in Japan, the contents of which are
incorporated in full herein by this reference.

WE CLAIM:
1. A compound represented by the following formula [I]

wherein Me is a methyl group,
R1 and R2 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl
group, an acyl group, a sulfonyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl-
substituted alkyl group, an aryl-substituted alkyloxycarbonyl group, an alkenyl
group or an alkynyl group, or R1 and R2 in combination form, together with the
adjacent nitrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic
group,
R3 is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted acyl group or an aryl-
substituted alkyloxycarbonyl group,
A is a hydrogen atom, B is a hydroxyl group or a group represented by the
following formula [II]


wherein Me is a methyl group and R4 is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group,
or A and B in combination show =O,
R is a group represented by the following formula [III]

wherein Me is a methyl group, R5 and R6 are the same or different and each
is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group, or R5 and R6 in combination show a
carbonyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group, a substituent
represented by the following formula [IV]

wherein Me is a methyl group, D is O or N-OH, or D is a hydrogen atom and a
hydroxyl group (-H, -OH), or a substituent represented by the following
formula [V]


wherein Me is a methyl group,
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
2. The compound as claimed in claim 1, wherein R is a group represented by
the following formula [III]

wherein Me is a methyl group, R5 and R6 are the same or different and each
is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group, or R5 and R6 in combination show a
carbonyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group, or a
pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
3. The compound as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein A and B in combination
show =0, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
4. The compound as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein A is a hydrogen atom
and B is a hydroxyl group, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
5. The compound as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein A is a hydrogen atom
and B is a group represented by the following formula [II]


wherein Me is a methyl group and R4 is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group, or
a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

6. The compound as claimed in claim 5, wherein R4 is a hydrogen atom, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
7. The compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein R1 and R2
are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a
substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group or a benzyloxycarbonyl group, or R1
and R2 in combination form, together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, a
substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic group, or a
pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
8. The compound as claimed in claim 7, wherein R1 and R2 are the same or
different and each is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group having 1 to 3
carbon atoms or a halogen-substituted benzyl group, or a pharmacologically
acceptable salt thereof.
9. The compound as claimed in claim 7, wherein the substituted or
unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic group formed by R1 and R2 in combination
together with the adjacent nitrogen atom is a substituted or unsubstituted
morpholine ring, piperidine ring, piperazine ring or pyrrolidine ring, or a
pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
10. The compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein R3 is a
hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl group
or a benzyloxycarbonyl group, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

11. The compound as claimed in claim 10, wherein R3 is a hydrogen atom, a
substituted or unsubstituted acetyl group or a benzoyl group, or a
pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
12. The compound as claimed in claim 1 being represented by:

(1) 9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(2) de (3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(3) de(3'-N-methyl)-3,-N-benzyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(4) bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(5) bis-de(3'-N-methyl)-bis-(3'-N-benzyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide
(6)de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide
(7) de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-12-oxo-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide
(8) de[12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-12-hydroxyoxime-pseudoerythromycin
A 6,9-epoxide
(9) de [12-(1-hydroxypropyl)]-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide

(10) 12,13-epoxy-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(11) de (3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(12) 4",13-0-diacetyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(13) 2'-0-acetyl-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(14) de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide
(15) 2'-0-acetyl-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A
6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(16) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
12,13-carbonate
(17)de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide

(18)2'-0-acetyl-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-cle(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-
morpholino-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(19)deCS-O-cladinosyO-9-dihydro-3-keto-deCS'-dimethylaminoJ-S'-morpholino-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(20) de(3'-N-methyl)-2-O-3-N-bisfbenzyloxycarbonyO-de(3-O-cladinosyO-g-
dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(21)de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-
keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(22) de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-de(3l-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-
pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate
(23)de(3,-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-
keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide 12,13-isopropylidene acetal or
(24)de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-
keto-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide,
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
13. The compound as claimed in claim 1 being represented by:
(1) 9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-epoxide
(2) de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6, 9-
epoxide
(3) de(3'-dimethylamino)-3'-morpholino-9-dihydro-pseudoerythromycin A 6,9-
epoxide or
(4)de(3'-N-methyl)-3'-N-(p-chlorobenzyl)-de(3-0-cladinosyl)-9-dihydro-3-keto-
pseudoerythromycin A 6, 9-epoxide 12,13-carbonate,
or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
14. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound as claimed in any one
of claims 1 to 13 or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.
15. The pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 14, or a
pharmacologically accptable salt thereof which is used for the prophylaxis or treatment of an inflammatory disease
16. The pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 15, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof wherein the
inflammatory disease is an inflammatory bowel disease.



ABSTRACT


Title: Novel dihydropseudoerythromycin derivatives.
Compounds represented by the general formula [I] (wherein each symbol is as
defined in the description) or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof; and
pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds or the salts as the active
ingredient.

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Patent Number 258221
Indian Patent Application Number 1604/KOLNP/2008
PG Journal Number 51/2013
Publication Date 20-Dec-2013
Grant Date 18-Dec-2013
Date of Filing 22-Apr-2008
Name of Patentee APHOENIX, INC
Applicant Address 15-19, KAMIOSAKI 2-CHOME, SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 OMURA, SATOSHI 3-3-12, OKAMOTO, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO 1570076
2 YAMABE, HARUKO 3-2-4-105, HIROBAKAMA, MACHIDA-SHI, TOKYO 1950056
3 NAGAI, KENICHIRO 6-17-8-302, HONMACHI, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO 1510071
4 SHIMA, HIDEAKI 1-26-1, SHIRAKAWADAI, SUMA-KU, KOBE-SHI, HYOGO 6540103
5 SUNAZUKA, TOSHIAKI RUNE FUNABASHI 405, 353-6, GYODA-CHO, FUNABASHI-SHI, CHIBA 2730043
PCT International Classification Number C07H 17/08,A61P 1/04
PCT International Application Number PCT/JP2006/320888
PCT International Filing date 2006-10-13
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 301070/2005 2005-10-14 Japan