Title of Invention

AMIDO COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICALS

Abstract The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-B hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-B hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated with aldosterone excess.
Full Text FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to modulators of 11-p hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1
(11ßHSD1) and/or mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), compositions thereof and methods of using the
same.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that regulate fat metabolism, function and distribution.
In vertebrates, glucocorticoids also have profound and diverse physiological effects on development,
neurobiology, inflammation, blood pressure, metabolism and programmed cell death. In humans, the
primary endogenously-produced glucocorticoid is Cortisol. Cortisol is synthesized in the zona
fasciculate of the adrenal cortex under the control of a short-term neuroendocrine feedback circuit
called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Adrenal production of Cortisol proceeds under
the control of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), a factor produced and secreted by the anterior
pituitary. Production of ACTH in the anterior pituitary is itself highly regulated, driven by
corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) produced by the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus.
The HPA axis maintains circulating Cortisol concentrations within restricted limits, with forward drive
at the diurnal maximum or during periods of stress, and is rapidly attenuated by a negative feedback
loop resulting from the ability of Cortisol to suppress ACTH production in the anterior pituitary and
CRH production in the hypothalamus.
Aldosterone is another hormone produced by the adrenal cortex; aldosterone regulates sodium
and potassium homeostasis. Fifty years ago, a role for aldosterone excess in human disease was
reported in a description of the syndrome of primary aldosteronism (Conn, (1955), J. Lab. Clin. Med.
45: 6-17). It is now clear that elevated levels of aldosterone are associated with deleterious effects on
the heart and kidneys, and are a major contributing factor to morbidity and mortality in both heart
failure and hypertension.
Two members of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily, glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and
mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), mediate Cortisol function in vivo, while the primary intracellular
receptor for aldosterone is the MR. These receptors are also referred to as 'ligand-dependent
transcription factors,' because their functionality is dependent on the receptor being bound to its
ligand (for example, Cortisol); upon ligand-binding these receptors directly modulate transcription via
pNA-binding zinc finger domains and transcriptional activation domains.
Historically, the major determinants of glucocorticoid action were attributed to three primary
factors: 1) circulating levels of glucocorticoid (driven primarily by the HPA axis), 2) protein binding
of glucocorticoids in circulation, and 3) intracellular receptor density inside target tissues. Recently, a
fourth determinant of glucocorticoid function was identified: tissue-specific pre-receptor metabolism
by glucocorticoid-activating and -inactivating enzymes. These 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
(11-P-HSD) enzymes act as pre-receptor control enzymes that modulate activation of the GR and MR
by regulation of glucocorticoid hormones. To date, two distinct isozymes of 11-beta-HSD have been
cloned and characterized: 11ßHSDl (also known as 11-beta-HSD type 1, llbetaHSDl, HSD11B1,
HDL, and HSD11L) and 11ßHSD2. 11ßHSDl and 11ßHSD2 catalyze the interconversion of
hormonally active Cortisol (corticosterone in rodents) and inactive cortisone (11-
dehydrocorticosterone in rodents). l1ßHSDl is widely distributed in rat and human tissues;
expression of the enzyme and corresponding mRNA have been detected in lung, testis, and most
abundantly in liver and adipose tissue. 11ßHSDl catalyzes both 11-beta-dehydrogenation and the
reverse 11-oxoreduction reaction, although 11ßHSD1 acts predominantly as a NADPH-dependent
oxoreductase in intact cells and tissues, catalyzing the activation of Cortisol from inert cortisone (Low
et al. (1994) J. Mol. Endocrin. 13: 167-174) and has been reported to regulate glucocorticoid access to
the GR. Conversely, 11ßHSD2 expression is found mainly in mineralocorticoid target tissues such as
kidney, placenta, colon and salivary gland, acts as an NAD-dependent dehydrogenase catalyzing the
inactivation of Cortisol to cortisone (Albiston et al. (1994) Mol. Cell. Endocrin. 105: R11-R17), and
has been found to protect the MR from glucocorticoid excess, such as high levels of receptor-active
Cortisol (Blum, et al., (2003) Prog. Nucl. Acid Res. Mol. Biol. 75:173-216).
In vitro, the MR binds Cortisol and aldosterone with equal affinity. The tissue specificity of
aldosterone activity, however, is conferred by the expression of 11ßHSD2 (Funder et al. (1988),
Science 242: 583-585). The inactivation of Cortisol to cortisone by 11ßHSD2 at the site of the MR
enables aldosterone to bind to this receptor in vivo. The binding of aldosterone to the MR results in
dissociation of the ligand-activated MR from a multiprotein complex containing chaperone proteins,
translocation of the MR into the nucleus, and its binding to hormone response elements in regulatory
regions of target gene promoters. Within the distal nephron of the kidney, induction of serum and
glucocorticoid inducible kinase-1 (sgk-1) expression leads to the absorption of Na+ ions and water
through the epithelial sodium channel, as well as potassium excretion with subsequent volume
expansion and hypertension (Bhargava et al., (2001), Endo 142: 1587-1594).
In humans, elevated aldosterone concentrations are associated with endothelial dysfunction,
myocardial infarction, left ventricular atrophy, and death. In attempts to modulate these ill effects,
multiple intervention strategies have been adopted to control aldosterone overactivity and attenuate
the resultant hypertension and its associated cardiovascular consequences. Inhibition of angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) and blockade of the angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT1R) are two strategies
that directly impact the rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). However, although ACE
inhibition and AT1R antagonism initially reduce aldosterone concentrations, circulating
concentrations of this hormone return to baseline levels with chronic therapy (known as 'aldosterone
escape'). Importantly, co-administration of the MR antagonist Spironolactone or Eplerenone directly
blocks the deleterious effects of this escape mechanism and dramatically reduces patient mortality
(Pitt et al., New England J. Med. (1999), 341: 709-719; Pitt et a!., New England J. Med. (2003), 348:
1309-1321). Therefore, MR antagonism may be an important treatment strategy for many patients
with hypertension and cardiovascular disease, particularly those hypertensive patients at risk for
target-organ damage.
Mutations in either of the genes encoding the 11-beta-HSD enzymes are associated with
human pathology. For example, 11ßHSD2 is expressed in aldosterone-sensitive tissues such as the
distal nephron, salivary gland, and colonic mucosa where its Cortisol dehydrogenase activity serves to
protect the intrinsically non-selective MR from illicit occupation by Cortisol (Edwards et al. (1988)
Lancet 2: 986-989). Individuals with mutations in 11ßHSD2 are deficient in this cortisol-inactivation
activity and, as a result, present with a syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess (also referred
to as 'SAME') characterized by hypertension, hypokalemia, and sodium retention (Wilson et al.
(1998) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 95: 10200-10205). Likewise, mutations in 11ßHSDl, a primary
regulator of tissue-specific glucocorticoid bioavailability, and in the gene encoding a co-localized
NADPH-generating enzyme, hexose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (H6PD), can result in cortisone
reductase deficiency (CRD), in which activation of cortisone to Cortisol does not occur, resulting in
adrenocorticotropin-mediated androgen excess. CRD patients excrete virtually all glucocorticoids as
cortisone metabolites (tetrahydrocortisone) with low or absent Cortisol metabolites
(tetrahydrocortisols). When challenged with oral cortisone, CRD patients exhibit abnormally low
plasma Cortisol concentrations. These individuals present with ACTH-mediated androgen excess
(hirsutism, menstrual irregularity, hyperandrogenism), a phenotype resembling polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS) (Draper et al. (2003) Nat. Genet. 34: 434-439).
The importance of the HPA axis in controlling glucocorticoid excursions is evident from the
fact that disruption of homeostasis in the HPA axis by either excess or deficient secretion or action
results in Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease, respectively (Miller and Chrousos (2001)
Endocrinology and Metabolism, eds. Felig and Frohman (McGraw-Hill, New York), 4th Ed.: 387-
524). Patients with Cushing's syndrome (a rare disease characterized by systemic glucocorticoid
excess originating from the adrenal or pituitary tumors) or receiving glucocorticoid therapy develop
reversible visceral fat obesity. Interestingly, the phenotype of Cushing's syndrome patients closely
resembles that of Reaven's metabolic syndrome (also known as Syndrome X or insulin resistance
syndrome) the symptoms of which include visceral obesity, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance,
hypertension, type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia (Reaven (1993) Ann. Rev. Med. 44: 121-131).
However, the role of glucocorticoids in prevalent forms of human obesity has remained obscure
because circulating glucocorticoid concentrations are not elevated in the majority of metabolic
syndrome patients. In fact, glucocorticoid action on target tissue depends not only on circulating
levels but also on intracellular concentration, locally enhanced action of glucocorticoids in adipose
tissue and skeletal muscle has been demonstrated in metabolic syndrome. Evidence has accumulated
that enzyme activity of 11ßHSDl, which regenerates active glucocorticoids from inactive forms and
plays a central role in regulating intracellular glucocorticoid concentration, is commonly elevated in
fat depots from obese individuals. This suggests a role for local glucocorticoid reactivation in obesity
and metabolic syndrome.
Given the ability of 11ßHSDl to regenerate Cortisol from inert circulating cortisone,
considerable attention has been given to its role in the amplification of glucocorticoid function.
11ßHSDl is expressed in many key GR-rich tissues, including tissues of considerable metabolic
importance such as liver, adipose, and skeletal muscle, and, as such, has been postulated to aid in the
tissue-specific potentiation of glucocorticoid-mediated antagonism of insulin function. Considering a)
the phenotypic similarity between glucocorticoid excess (Cushing's syndrome) and the metabolic
syndrome with normal circulating glucocorticoids in the latter, as well as b) the ability of 11ßHSD1 to
generate active Cortisol from inactive cortisone in a tissue-specific manner, it has been suggested that
central obesity and the associated metabolic complications in syndrome X result from increased
activity of 11ßHSDl within adipose tissue, resulting in 'Cushing's disease of the omentum' (Bujalska
et al. (1997) Lancet 349: 1210-1213). Indeed, 11ßHSDl has been shown to be upregulated in adipose
tissue of obese rodents and humans (Livingstone et al. (2000) Endocrinology 131: 560-563; Rask et
al. (2001) J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 86: 1418-1421; Lindsay et al. (2003) J. Clin. Endocrinol.
Metab. 88: 2738-2744; Wake et al. (2003) J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 88: 3983-3988).
Additional support for this notion has come from studies in mouse transgenic models.
Adipose-specific overexpression of 11ßHSDl under the control of the aP2 promoter in mouse
produces a phenorype remarkably reminiscent of human metabolic syndrome (Masuzaki et al. (2001)
Science 294: 2166-2170; Masuzaki et al. (2003) J. Clinical Invest. 112: 83-90). Importantly, this
phenotype occurs without an increase in total circulating corticosterone, but rather is driven by a local
production of corticosterone within the adipose depots. The increased activity of 11ßHSDl in these
mice (2-3 fold) is very similar to that observed in human obesity (Rask et al. (2001) J. Clin.
Endocrinol. Metab. 86: 1418-1421). This suggests that local 11ßHSDl-mediated conversion of inert
glucocorticoid to active glucocorticoid can have profound influences whole body insulin sensitivity.
Based on this data, it would be predicted that the loss of 11ßHSDl would lead to an increase
in insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance due to a tissue-specific deficiency in active glucocorticoid
levels. This is, in fact, the case as shown in studies with 11ßHSDl-deficient mice produced by
homologous recombination (Kotelevstev et al. (1997) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 94: 14924-14929; Morton
et al. (2001) J. Biol. Chem. 276: 41293-41300; Morton et al. (2004) Diabetes 53: 931-938). These
mice are completely devoid of 11-keto reductase activity, confirming that 11|1HSD1 encodes the only
activity capable of generating active corticosterone from inert 11-dehydrocorticosterone. 11ßHSD1-
deficient mice are resistant to diet- and stress-induced hyperglycemia, exhibit attenuated induction of
hepatic gluconeogenic enzymes (PEPCK, G6P), show increased insulin sensitivity within adipose,
and have an improved lipid profile (decreased triglycerides and increased cardio-protective HDL).
Additionally, these animals show resistance to high fat diet-induced obesity. Taken together, these
transgenic mouse studies confirm a role for local reactivation of glucocorticoids in controlling hepatic
and peripheral insulin sensitivity, and suggest that inhibition of 11ßHSDl activity may prove
beneficial in treating a number of glucocorticoid-related disorders, including obesity, insulin
resistance, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia.
Data in support of this hypothesis has been published. Recently, it was reported that
11ßHSDl plays a role in the pathogenesis of central obesity and the appearance of the metabolic
syndrome in humans. Increased expression of the 11ßHSDl gene is associated with metabolic
abnormalities in obese women and that increased expression of this gene is suspected to contribute to
the increased local conversion of cortisone to Cortisol in adipose tissue of obese individuals (Engeli, et
al., (2004) Obes. Res. 12:9-17).
A new class of 11ßHSDl inhibitors, the arylsulfonamidothiazoles, was shown to improve
hepatic insulin sensitivity and reduce blood glucose levels in hyperglycemic strains of mice (Barf et
al. (2002) J. Med. Chem. 45; 3813-3815; Alberts et al. Endocrinology (2003) 144: 4755-4762).
Furthermore, it was recently reported that selective inhibitors of 11ßHSDl can ameliorate severe
hyperglycemia in genetically diabetic obese mice. Thus, 11ßHSDl is a promising pharmaceutical
target for the treatment of the Metabolic Syndrome (Masuzaki, et al., (2003) Curr. Drug Targets
Immune Endocr. Metabol. Disord. 3: 255-62).
A. Obesity and metabolic syndrome
As described above, multiple lines of evidence suggest that inhibition of 11ßHSDl activity
can be effective in combating obesity and/or aspects of the metabolic syndrome cluster, including
glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and/or hyperlipidemia.
Glucocorticoids are known antagonists of insulin action, and reductions in local glucocorticoid levels
by inhibition of intracellular cortisone to Cortisol conversion should increase hepatic and/or peripheral
insulin sensitivity and potentially reduce visceral adiposity. As described above, 11ßHSDl knockout
mice are resistant to hyperglycemia, exhibit attenuated induction of key hepatic gluconeogenic
enzymes, show markedly increased insulin sensitivity within adipose, and have an improved lipid
profile. Additionally, these animals show resistance to high fat diet-induced obesity (Kotelevstev et
(1997) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 94: 14924-14929; Morton et al. (2001) J. Biol. Chem. 276: 41293-
41300; Morton et al. (2004) Diabetes 53: 931-938). Thus, inhibition of 11ßHSDl is predicted to have
multiple beneficial effects in the liver, adipose, and/or skeletal muscle, particularly related to
alleviation of components) of the metabolic syndrome and/or obesity.
B. Pancreatic function
Glucocorticoids are known to inhibit the glucose-stimulated secretion of insulin from
pancreatic beta-cells (Billaudel and Sutter (1979) Horm. Metab. Res. 11: 555-560). In both Cushing's
syndrome and diabetic Zucker fa/fa rats, glucose-stimulated insulin secretion is markedly reduced
(Ogawa et al. (1992) J. Clin. Invest. 90: 497-504). 11ßHSD1 mRNA and activity has been reported in
the pancreatic islet cells of ob/ob mice and inhibition of this activity with carbenoxolone, an
11ßHSD1 inhibitor, improves glucose-stimulated insulin release (Davani et al. (2000) J. Biol. Chem.
275: 34841-34844). Thus, inhibition of 11ßHSDl is predicted to have beneficial effects on the
pancreas, including the enhancement of glucose-stimulated insulin release.
C. Cognition and dementia
Mild cognitive impairment is a common feature of aging that may be ultimately related to the
progression of dementia. In both aged animals and humans, inter-individual differences in general
cognitive function have been linked to variability in the long-term exposure to glucocorticoids
(Lupien et al. (1998) Nat. Neurosci. 1: 69-73). Further, dysregulation of the HPA axis resulting in
chronic exposure to glucocorticoid excess in certain brain subregions has been proposed to contribute
to the decline of cognitive function (McEwen and Sapolsky (1995) Curr. Opin. Neurobiol. 5: 205-
216). 11ßHSD1 is abundant in the brain, and is expressed in multiple subregions including the
hippocampus, frontal cortex, and cerebellum (Sandeep et al. (2004) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. Early
Edition: 1-6). Treatment of primary hippocampal cells with the 11ßHSDl inhibitor carbenoxolone
protects the cells from glucocorticoid-mediated exacerbation of excitatory amino acid neurotoxicity
(Rajan et al. (1996) J. Neurosci. 16: 65-70). Additionally, 11ßHSDl-deficient mice are protected
from glucocorticoid-associated hippocampal dysfunction that is associated with aging (Yau et al.
(2001) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 98: 4716-4721). In two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
crossover studies, administration of carbenoxolone improved verbal fluency and verbal memory
(Sandeep et al. (2004) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. Early Edition: 1-6). Thus, inhibition of 11ßHSDl is
predicted to reduce exposure to glucocorticoids in the brain and protect against deleterious
glucocorticoid effects on neuronal function, including cognitive impairment, dementia, and/or
depression.
D. Intra-ocular pressure
Glucocorticoids can be used topically and systemically for a wide range of conditions in
clinical ophthalmology. One particular complication with these treatment regimens is corticosteroid-
induced glaucoma. This pathology is characterized by a significant increase in intra-ocular pressure
(IOP). In its most advanced and untreated form, IOP can lead to partial visual field loss and
eventually blindness. IOP is produced by the relationship between aqueous humour production and
drainage. Aqueous humour production occurs in the non-pigmented epithelial cells (NPE) and its
drainage is through the cells of the trabecular meshwork. 11ßHSDl has been localized to NPE cells
(Stokes et al. (2000) Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 41: 1629-1683; Rauz et al. (2001) Invest.
Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 42: 2037-2042) and its function is likely relevant to the amplification of
glucocorticoid activity within these cells. This notion has been confirmed by the observation that free
Cortisol concentration greatly exceeds that of cortisone in the aqueous humour (14:1 ratio). The
functional significance of 11ßHSDl in the eye has been evaluated using the inhibitor carbenoxolone
in healthy volunteers (Rauz et al. (2001) Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 42: 2037-2042). After seven
days of carbenoxolone treatment, IOP was reduced by 18%. Thus, inhibition of 11ßHSDl in the eye
is predicted to reduce local glucocorticoid concentrations and IOP, producing beneficial effects in the
management of glaucoma and other visual disorders.
E. Hypertension
Adipocyte-derived hypertensive substances such as leptin and angiotensinogen have been
proposed to be involved in the pathogenesis of obesity-related hypertension (Matsuzawa et al. (1999)
Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 892: 146-154; Wajchenberg (2000) Endocr. Rev. 21: 697-738). Leptin, which
is secreted in excess in aP2-l 1PHSD1 transgenic mice (Masuzaki et al. (2003) J. Clinical Invest. 112:
83-90), can activate various sympathetic nervous system pathways, including those that regulate
blood pressure (Matsuzawa et al. (1999) Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 892: 146-154). Additionally, the renin-
angiotensin system (RAS) has been shown to be a major determinant of blood pressure (Walker et al.
(1979) Hypertension 1: 287-291). Angiotensinogen, which is produced in liver and adipose tissue, is
the key substrate for renin and drives RAS activation. Plasma angiotensinogen levels are markedly
elevated in aP2-11ßHSDl transgenic mice, as are angiotensin II and aldosterone (Masuzaki et al.
(2003) J. Clinical Invest. 112: 83-90). These forces likely drive the elevated blood pressure observed
in aP2-11ßHSDl transgenic mice. Treatment of these mice with low doses of an angiotensin II
receptor antagonist abolishes this hypertension (Masuzaki et al. (2003) J. Clinical Invest. 112: 83-90).
This data illustrates the importance of local glucocorticoid reactivation in adipose tissue and liver, and
suggests that hypertension may be caused or exacerbated by 11ßHSDl activity. Thus, inhibition of
11ßHSDl and reduction in adipose and/or hepatic glucocorticoid levels is predicted to have beneficial
effects on hypertension and hypertension-related cardiovascular disorders.
Bone disease
Glucocorticoids can have adverse effects on skeletal tissues. Continued exposure to even
moderate glucocorticoid doses can result in osteoporosis (Cannalis (1996) J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.
81: 3441-3447) and increased risk for fractures. Experiments in vitro confirm the deleterious effects
of glucocorticoids on both bone-resorbing cells (also known as osteoclasts) and bone forming cells
(osteoblasts). 11ßHSDl has been shown to be present in cultures of human primary osteoblasts as
well as cells from adult bone, likely a mixture of osteoclasts and osteoblasts (Cooper et al. (2000)
Bone 27: 375-381), and the 11ßHSDl inhibitor carbenoxolone has been shown to attenuate the
negative effects of glucocorticoids on bone nodule formation (Bellows et al. (1998) Bone 23: 119-
125). Thus, inhibition of 11ßHSD1 is predicted to decrease the local glucocorticoid concentration
within osteoblasts and osteoclasts, producing beneficial effects in various forms of bone disease,
including osteoporosis.
Small molecule inhibitors of 11ßHSDl are currently being developed to treat or prevent
11ßHSDl-related diseases such as those described above. For example, certain amide-based
inhibitors are reported in WO 2004/089470, WO 2004/089896, WO 2004/056745, and WO
2004/065351.
Antagonists of 11ßHSDl have been evaluated in human clinical trials (Kurukulasuriya, et al.,
(2003) Curr. Med. Chem. 10: 123-53).
In light of the experimental data indicating a role for 11ßHSDl in glucocorticoid-related
disorders, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia,
hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, androgen excess (hirsutism, menstrual irregularity,
hyperandrogenism) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), therapeutic agents aimed at
augmentation or suppression of these metabolic pathways, by modulating glucocorticoid signal
transduction at the level of 11ßHSDl are desirable.
Furthermore, because the MR binds to aldosterone (its natural ligand) and Cortisol with equal
affinities, compounds that are designed to interact with the active site of 11ßHSDl (which binds to
cortisone/cortisol) may also interact with the MR and act as antagonists. Because the MR is
implicated in heart failure, hypertension, and related pathologies including atherosclerosis,
arteriosclerosis, coronary artery disease, thrombosis, angina, peripheral vascular disease, vascular wall
damage, and stroke, MR antagonists are desirable and may also be useful in treating complex
cardiovascular, renal, and inflammatory pathologies including disorders of lipid metabolism including
dyslipidemia or hyperlipoproteinaemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia,
hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, as well as those associated with type 1 diabetes, type 2
diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance, and general aldosterone-related target-
organ damage.

or pharmaceutical!;/ acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein constituent members are defined
herein.
The present invention further provides compositions comprising compounds of the invention
and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
The present invention further provides methods of modulating 1 lfiHSDl or MR by contacting
the 11ßHSDl or MR with a compound of the invention.
The present invention further provides methods of treating diseases assocated with activity or
expression of 11ßHSDl or MR.
The present invention further perovids use of the compounds and compositions herein in
therapy.
The present invention further provides use of the compounds and compositions here for the
preparation of a medicament for use in therapy.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The present invention provides, inter alia, compounds of Formula I:

or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein:
Cy is aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalky) or heterocycloalkyl, each optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3,4
o.r 5 -W-X-Y-Z;
R1 and R2 together with the C atom to which they are attached form a 3-, 4-, S-, 6- or 7-
membered cycloalkyl group or a 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-membered heterocycloalkyl group, each optionally
substituted by l,2or3R5;
R3 and R4 together with the N atom to which they are attached form a 4-15 membered
heterocycloalkyl group optionally substituted by 1, 2,3, or 4 -W'-X'-Y'-Z';
R5 is halo, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl,
heterocycloalkyl, CN, N02, ORa, SRa, C(O)Rb, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, OC(O)Rb, OC(O)NRcRd,
NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa S(O)Rb, S(O)NRcRd, S(O)2Rb, or S(O)2NRcRd;
W, W and W" are each, independently, absent, C1-6 alkylenyl, C1-6alkenylenyl, C2-6
alkynylenyl, O, S, NRe, CO, CS, COO, CONRe, OCONRe, SO, SO2, SONRe, or NReCONRf, wherein
said C1-6 alkylenyl, C2-6alkenylenyl, C2-6alkynylenyl are each optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo,
OH, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, amino, C1-4 alkylamino or C2-8dialkylamino;
X, X' and X" are each, independently, absent, C1-8 alkylenyl, C2-8 alkenylenyl, C2-8
alkynylenyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heterocycloalkylalkyl, arylalkenyl, cycloalkylalkenyl, heteroarylalkenyl, heterocycloalkylalkenyl,
arylalkynyl, cycloalky lalkynyl, heteroarylalkynyl, heterocycloalkylalkynyl, each of which is
optionally substituted by one or more halo, CN, N02, OH, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4haloalkoxy, amino, C1-4
alkylamino or C2-8 dialkylamino;
Y, Y' and Y" are each, independently, absent, C1-6alkylenyl, C2-6alkenylenyl, C2-6alkynylenyl, O, S, NRe, CO, CS, COO, CONRe, OCONR', SO, SO2, SONRe, or NReCONRr, wherein
said C1-4 alkylenyl, C2-6 alkenylenyl, C2-6alkynylenyl are each optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo,
OH, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4haloalkoxy, amino, C1-4 alkylamino or C1-4 dialkylamino;
Z, Z' and Z" are each, independently, H, halo, CN, N02, OH, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy,
amino, C1-4 alkylamino or C2-8 dialkylamino, C1-6alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl,
heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl, wherein said C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl,
heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl is optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, C2-6
alkynyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, CN, N02, OR", SRa, C(O)Rb,
C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, OC(O)Rb, 0C(O)NR'Rd, NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, S(O)Rb,
S(O)NRcRd, S(O)2Rb, or S(O)2NRcRd;
wherein two -W-X-Y-Z attached to the same atom optionally form a 3-20 membered
cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 -W"-X"-Y"-Z";
wherein two -W'-X'-Y'-Z' attached to the same atom optionally form a 3-20 membered
cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 -W"-X"-Y"-Z";
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is other than H;
wherein -W'-X'-Y'-Z' is other than H;
wherein -W"-X"-Y"-Z" is other than H;
R" is H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, (C1-6 alkoxy)-C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkynyl, aryl,
cycloalkyl, heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl;
Rb is H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl or
heterocycloalkyl;
Rc and Rd are each, independently, H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl,
aryl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, or cycloalkylalkyl;
or Rc and Rd together with the N atom to which they are attached form a 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-
membered heterocycloalkyl group; and
Re and Rf are each, independently, H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, aryl,
cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, or cycloalkylalkyl;
or Re and Rf together with the N atom to which they are attached form a 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-
membered heterocycloalkyl group.
In some embodiments, when R3 and R4 together with the N-atom to which they are attached
form piperidinyl, the piperidinyl is unsubstituted or substituted by other than:
wherein:
V is CH2CH2> CH=CH, or CH20; and
R is H, halo or C\.5 alkyl.
In some embodiments, when R3 and R4 together with the N-atom to which they are attached
form piperazinyl, the Cy is substituted by at least one -W-X-Y-Z.
In some embodiments, Cy is aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted by 1, 2,3, 4 or 5 -
W-X-Y-Z.
In some embodiments, Cy is aryl optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3,4 or 5 -W-X-Y-Z.
In some embodiments, Cy is aryl optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkyl, or C1-4 haloalkoxy.
In some embodiments, Cy is phenyl optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkyl, or C1-4 haloalkoxy.
In some embodiments, R1 and R2 together with the C atom to which they are attached form a
3-, 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-membered cycloalkyl group.
In some embodiments, R1 and R2 together with the C atom to which they are attached form a
cyclopropyl group.
In some embodiments, R3 and R4 together with the N atom to which they are attached form a
4-7 membered heterocycloalkyl group optionally substituted by 1,2,3, or 4 -W'-X'-Y'-Z'.
In some embodiments, R3 and R4 together with the N atom to which they are attached form a
piperidinyl or pyrrolidinyl group, each optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3, or 4 -W'-X'-Y'-Z'.
In some embodiments, R3 and R4 together with the N atom to which they are attached form a
piperidinyl or pyrrolidinyl group, each substituted by 2, 3, or 4 -W'-X'-Y'-Z'; wherein two -W'-X'-
Y'-Z' are attached to the same atom and optionally form a 3-20 membered cycloalkyl or
heterocycloalkyl group optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-8alkyl, C2-8
alkenyl,C|.g haloalkyl, C1-4alkylthio, C1-4haloalkylthio, C1-8alkoxy, C2-8alkenyloxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy,
OH, (C1-4alkoxy)-C1-4 alkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, OC(O)NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd,
NRCC(O)ORa NRcS(O)2Rd, C(O)ORa C(O)Ra, C(O)NRaNRcRd, S(O)2Rd, SRd, C(O)NRcRd,
C(S)NR°R arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, cycloalkylalkyloxy, heterocycloalkylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl,
aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl,
heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said C1-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C1-8 haloalkyl, C1-4alkylthio, C1-4 h aloalkylthio,
C1-8alkoxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxy,
heteroaryloxy, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkenyloxy, heterocycloalkyloxy, arylalkyloxy,
heteroarylalkyloxy, cycloalkylalkyloxy, heterocycloalkylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl,
aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally
substituted by 1, 2, or 3 halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(C1-4 alkyl), aminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4Cyanoalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1.4 haloalkoxy, OH, OR", (Ci-4alkoxy)-C|.4 alkyl,
amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2-8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, C(O)Ra, (cyclocalkylalkyl)-C(O)-,
NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, NRcS(O)2Rd, C(S)NRcRd, S(O)2Rd, SRd, (C1-4 alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl.
aryl optionally substituted by halo, heteroaryl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl.
In some embodiments, -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4Cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-8alkyl, C1-8
alkenyl, C1-8haloalkyl, C1-10alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, C1-8alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2.
8 dialkylamino, OC(O)NReRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy,
heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,
arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl,
cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said C1-8alkyl, C1-8alkenyl, C1-8 haloalkyl, C1-8alkoxy, aryloxy,
heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,
cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl,
heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally substituted by 1,2, or 3
halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(C1-6alkyl), aminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4alkyI, C1-4 h aloalkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci.8alkoxya!kyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2-6 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd,
C(O)ORa ,NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd, (C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or
heterocycloalkyl.
12. The compound of claim 1 wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4 cyanoalkyl, nitro,
C1-4 nitroalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, Cu alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, (C1-4 alkoxy)-C1-4 alkyl,
amino, C|.4alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl,
heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl.
In some embodiments, -W-X-Y-Z is halo, C1-4 alkyl, or C1-4 alkoxy.
In some embodiments, -W'-X'-Y'-Z' is halo, OH, cyano, CHO, COOH, C(O)0-( C1-4 alkyl),
C(O)-( C1-4alkyI), SO2-( C1-4alkyI), C1-4 alkyl, C1-4alkoxy or-L-R7, wherein said C1-4alkyI or C1-4 alkoxy is optionally substituted by one or more halo, OH, COOH or C(O)0-( C1-4 alkyl);
In some embodiments, -W'-X'-Y'-Z' is halo; C1-4alkyI; C1-4 h aloalkyl; OH; C1-4alkoxy; C1-4 haloalkoxy; hydroxyalkyl; alkoxyalkyl; aryl; heteroaryl; aryl substituted by halo, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, or aryloxy; or heteroaryl substituted by halo, C1-4alkyI, C1-4alkoxy, aryl, or
heteroaryl.
In some embodiments, -W'-X'-Y'-Z' are attached to the same atom and optionally form a 3-
20 membered cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group optionally substituted by 1,2 or 3 -W"-X"-Y"-
Z".
In some embodiments, -W"-X"-Y"-Z" is halo, cyano, C1-4 cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-4 nitroalkyl,
Ci-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, (C1-4 alkoxy)-C1-4 alkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2.g dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl,
heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl.
In some embodiments:
-W'-X'-Y'-Z' is halo, OH, cyano, CHO, COOH, C(O)0-( C1-4 alkyl), C(O)-( C1-4 alkyl), SO2-
(C1-4alkyI), C1-4 alky!, C1-4 alkoxy or-L-R7, wherein said C1-4alkyI or C1-4alkoxy is optionally
substituted by one or more halo, OH, COOH or C(O)0-( C1-4 alkyl);
L is absent, O, CH2, NHSO2, N[C(O)-( C1-4alkyI)]; and
R7 is aryl or heteroaryl, each is optionally substituted by 1,2, or 3 halo, OH, cyano, CHO,
COOH, C(O)0-( C1-4alkyI), C(O)-( C1-4alkyl), SO2-( C1-4alkyl), SO2-NH( C1-4alkyl), C1-4alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 h aoalkyI, C1-4 h ydroxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or aryloxy.
In some embodiments, the compounds of the invention have Formula II:

including pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein constituent variables are
defined herein above, and q is 0,1, 2, 3 or 4.
In some embodiments, Cy is aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted by 1,2,3,4 or 5 -
W-X-Y-Z.
In some embodiments, q is 1,2, 3 or 4.
In some embodiments, q is 2, 3 or 4.
In some embodiments, two -W'-X'-Y'-Z' attached to the same atom form a 3-20 membered
cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
The present invention further provides compounds of Formula III:

or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein constituent variables are defined
hereinabove; and
r isO, 1,2, 3 or 4.
In some embodiments, when U is CH2, then -W'-X'-Y'-Z' forms a group other than:

wherein:
V is CH2CH2, CH=CH, or CH20; and
R is H, halo or C1.5 alkyl.
In some embodiments, when U is NH, Cy is substituted by at least one -W-X-Y-Z.
In some embodiments, r is 1, 2, 3 or 4.
In some embodiments, r is 2, 3 or 4.
In some embodiments, U is CH2.
In some embodiments, two -W'-X'-Y'-Z' attached to the same atom form a 3-20 membered
cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group optionally substituted by 1,2 or 3 -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
The present invention further provides compounds of Formula IV:

or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein constituent variables are defined
hereinabove:
G1 and G2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 3-20 membered
cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group optional substituted by 1, 2 or 3 -W"-X"-Y"-Z".; and
v is 0, 1 or 2.
In some embodiments, v is 0.
In some embodiments, v is 1.
In some embodiments, G1 and G2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached
form a 9-14 membered cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group optional substituted by 1, 2 or 3 -W"-
X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, -W"-X"-Y"-Z" is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-4nitroalkyl,
C1-4alkyl, Ci_4haloalkyl, C].4alkoxy, C|.4haloalkoxy, OH, (C1-4alkoxy)-C1-4alkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2-g dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl,
heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl.

or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein contstituent variables are defined
¦•herein above:
ring B is a fused 5 or 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl group;
Q' is O, S, NH, CH2, CO, CS, SO, SO2, OCH2> SCH2, NHCH2, CH2CH2, CH=CH, COCH2,
CONH, COO, SOCH2) SONH, SO2CH2, or SO2NH;
Q2 is O, S, NH, CH2, CO, CS, SO, SO2, OCH2> SCH2, NHCH2, CH2CH2, CH-CH, COCH2,
CONH, COO, SOCH2, SONH, SO2CH2, or SO2NH;
q is 0 or 1;
v is 0,1 or 2;
r is 0,1 or 2;
s is 0,1 or 2; and
the sum of r and s is 0,1 or 2.
In some embodiments, Q1 and Q2 are selected to form a 1-, 2-, or 3- atom spacer. In further
embodiments, Q1 and Q2 when bonded together form a spacer group having other than an O-O or O-S
ring-forming bond.
In some embodiments, Q1 is 0, S, NH, CH2 or CO, wherein each of said NH and CH2 is
optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q1 is O, NH, CH2 or CO, wherein each of said NH and CH2 is
optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q2 is O, S, NH, CH2, CO, or SO2, wherein each of said NH and CH2 is
optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is O and the other is CO or CONH, wherein said
CONH is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is CO and the other is O, NH, or CH2, and wherein
each of said NH and CH2 is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is CH2 and the other is O, S, NH, or CH2, and
wherein each of said NH and CH2 is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is CO.
In some embodiments, the compound has Formula Va wherein one of Q1 and Q2 is CO and
the other is O, NH, or CH2, and wherein each of said NH and CH2 is optionally substituted by -W"-
X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, the compound has Formula Va wherein one of Q' and Q2 is CH2 and
the other is O, S, NH, or CH2, and wherein each of said NH and CH2 is optionally substituted by -W"-
X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, the compound has Formula Vb wherein one of Q1 and Q2 is CO.
In some embodiments, the compound has Formula Va.
In some embodiments, the compound has Formula Vb.
in some emoouimeius, ring d is jjiienyi ui pynuyi.
In some embodiments, ring B is phenyl.
In some embodiments, r is 0.
In some embodiments, r is 0 or 1.
In some embodiments, s is 0 or 1.
The present invention further provides compounds of Formula VI:

pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms and prodrugs thereof, wherein constituent variables are
defined hereinabove, and Q3 and Q4 are each, independently, CH or N.
In some embodiments, Q3 is CH optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q3 is N.
In some embodiments, Q4 is CH optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q4 is N.
In some embodiments, Q3 is CH and Q4 is CH, each optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q3 is CH and Q4 is N, wherein said Q3 is optionally substituted by -
W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q3 is N and Q4 is CH optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q' is O, NH, CH2 or CO, wherein each of said NH and CH2 is
optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q2 is O, S, NH, CH2, CO, or SO2, wherein each of said NH and CH2 is
optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is CO and the other is O, NH, or CH2, wherein each
of said NH and CH2 is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z" .
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is CH2 and the other is O, S, NH, or CH2, wherein
each of said NH and CH2 is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is O and the other is CO or CONH, wherein said
CONH is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, r is 0 or 1.
In some embodiments, s is 0 or 1.
The present invention further provides compounds of Formula VII:
*
pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein constituent variables are defined
hereinabove.
The present invention further provides compounds of having Formula VIII:

pharmaceutical ly acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein constituent variables are defined
hereinabove.
In some embodiments, Q1 is O, NH, CH2 or CO, wherein each of said NH and CH2 is
optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q2 is O, S, NH, CH2, CO, or SO2, wherein each of said NH and CH2 is
optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is CO and the other is O, NH, or CH2, wherein each
of said NH and CH2 is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, one of Q' and Q2 is CH2 and the other is O, S, NH, or CH2, wherein
each of said NH and CH2 is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z" .
In some embodiments, one of Q1 and Q2 is O and the other is CO or CONH, wherein said
CONH is optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q3 is CH optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q3 is N.
In some embodiments, Q4 is CH optionally substituted by -W"-X"-Y"-Z".
In some embodiments, Q4 is N.
In some embodiments, r is 0 or ].
In some embodiments, s is 0 or 1.
At various places in the present specification, substituents of compounds of the invention are
^disclosed in groups or in ranges. It is specifically intended that the invention include each and every
individual subcombination of the members of such groups and ranges. For example, the term "Ci_e
alkyl" is specifically intended to individually disclose methyl, ethyl, C3 alkyl, C4 alkyl, C5 alkyl, and
C6alkyl.
For compounds of the invention in which a variable appears more than once, each variable
can be a different moiety selected from the Markush group defining the variable. For example, where
a structure is described having two R groups that are simultaneously present on the same compound;
the two R groups can represent different moieties selected from the Markush group defined for R. In
another example, when an optionally multiple substituent is designated in the form:

then it is understood that substituent R can occur s number of times on the ring, and R can be a
different moiety at each occurrence. Further, in the above example, should the variable Q be defined
to include hydrogens, such as when Q is said to be CH2, NH, etc., any floating substituent such as R in
the above example, can replace a hydrogen of the Q variable as well as a hydrogen in any other non-
variable component of the ring.
It is further intended that the compounds of the invention are stable. As used herein "stable"
refers to a compound that is sufficiently robust to survive isolation to a useful degree of purity from a
reaction mixture, and preferably capable of formulation into an efficacious therapeutic agent.
It is further appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described
in the context of separate embodiments, can also be provided in combination in a single embodiment.
Conversely, various features of the invention which are, for brevity, described in the context of a
single embodiment, can also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination.
As used herein, the term "alkyl" is meant to refer to a saturated hydrocarbon group which is
straight-chained or branched. Example alkyl groups include methyl (Me), ethyl (Et), propyl (e.g., n-
propyl and isopropyl), butyl (e.g., n-butyl, isobutyl, t-butyl), pentyl (e.g., n-pentyl, isopentyl,
neopentyl), and the like. An alkyl group can contain from 1 to about 20, from 2 to about 20, from 1 to
about 10, from 1 to about 8, from 1 to about 6, from 1 to about 4, or from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms.
The term "alkylenyl" refers to a divalent alkyl linking group.
As used herein, "alkenyl" refers to an alkyl group having one or more double carbon-carbon
bonds. Example alkenyl groups include ethenyl, propenyl, cyclohexenyl, and the like. The term
"alkenylenyl" refers to a divalent linking alkenyl group. An example Ci alkenylenyl is -CH=.
As used herein, "alkynyl" refers to an alkyl group having one or more triple carbon-carbon
bonds. Example alkynyl groups include ethynyl, propynyl, and the like. The term "alkynylenyl"
refers to a divalent linking alkynyl group.
As used herein, "haloalkyl" refers to an alkyl group having one or more halogen substituents.
^Example haloalkyl groups include CF3, C2F5, CHF2, CC13) CHC12, C2C15, and the like.
As used herein, "aryl" refers to monocyclic or polycyclic (e.g., having 2, 3 or 4 fused rings)
aromatic hydrocarbons such as, for example, phenyl, naphthyl, anthracenyl, phenanthrenyl, indanyl,
indenyl, and the like. In some embodiments, aryl groups have from 6 to about 20 carbon atoms.
As used herein, "cycloalkyl" refers to non-aromatic cyclic hydrocarbons including cyclized
alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl groups. Cycloalkyl groups can include mono- or polycyclic (e.g., having 2,
3 or 4 fused rings) ring systems as well as 2-ring, 3-ring, 4-ring spiro system (e.g., having 8 to 20
ring-forming atoms). Example cycloalkyl groups include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,
cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, cyclohexadienyl, cycloheptatrienyl, norbornyl,
norpinyl, norcarnyl, adamantyl, and the like. Also included in the definition of cycloalkyl are moieties
that have one or more aromatic rings fused (i.e., having a bond in common with) to the cycloalkyl
ring, for example, benzo, pryido or thieno derivatives of pentane, pentene, hexane, and the like.
Carbon atoms of the cycloalkyl group can be optionally oxidized, e. g. bear an oxo or sulfildo group
to form CO or CS.
As used herein, "heteroaryl" groups refer to an aromatic heterocycle having at least one
heteroatom ring member such as sulfur, oxygen, or nitrogen. Heteroaryl groups include monocyclic
and polycyclic (e.g., having 2, 3 or 4 fused rings) systems. Examples of heteroaryl groups include
without limitation, pyridyl, N-oxopyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, furyl,
quinolyl, isoquinolyl, thienyl, imidazolyl, thiazolyl, indolyl, pyrryl, oxazolyl, benzofuryl,
benzothienyl, benzthiazolyl, isoxazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, indazolyl, 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl,
isothiazolyl, benzothienyl, purinyl, carbazolyl, benzimidazolyl, indolinyl, and the like. In some
embodiments, the heteroaryl group has from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, and in further embodiments
from about 3 to about 20 carbon atoms. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl group contains 3 to
about 14, 3 to about 7, or 5 to 6 ring-forming atoms. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl group has
1 to about 4, 1 to about 3, or 1 to 2 heteroatoms.
As used herein, "heterocycloalkyl" refers to non-aromatic heterocycles including cyclized
alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl groups where one or more of the ring-forming carbon atoms is replaced by
a heteroatom such as an O, N, or S atom. Also included in the definition of heterocycloalkyl are
moieties that have one or more aromatic rings fused (i.e., having a bond in common with) to the
nonaromatic heterocyclic ring, for example phthalimidyl, naphthalimidyl, and benzo derivatives of
heterocycles such as indolene and isoindolene groups. Heterocycloalkyl groups can be mono- or
polycyclic (e.g., having 2, 3, 4 or more fused rings or having a 2-ring, 3-ring, 4-ring spiro system
(e.g., having 8 to 20 ring-forming atoms)). Heteroatoms or carbon atoms of the heterocycloalkyl
group can be optionally oxidized, e. g., bearing one or two oxo or sulfildo groups to form SO, SO2,
CO, NO, etc. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl group has from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms,
and in further embodiments from about 3 to about 20 carbon atoms. In some embodiments, the
heterocycloalkyl group contains 3 to about 14, 3 to about 7, or 5 to 6 ring-forming atoms. In some
embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl group has 1 to about 4, 1 to about 3, or 1 to 2 heteroatoms. In
some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl group contains 0 to 3 double bonds. In some embodiments,
the heterocycloalkyl group contains 0 to 2 triple bonds. Example "heterocycloalkyl" groups include
morpholino, thiomorpholino, piperazinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, 2,3-
dihydrobenzofuryl, 1,3-benzodioxole, benzo-1,4-dioxane, piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl,
isothiazolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, thiazolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, as well as radicals of 3H-
isobenzofuran-1-one, 1,3-dihydro-isobenzofuran, 2,3-dihydro-benzo[d]isothiazole 1,1-dioxide, and
the like.
As used herein, "halo" or "halogen" includes fluoro, chloro, bromo, and iodo.
As used herein, "alkoxy" refers to an -O-alkyl group. Example alkoxy groups include
methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy (e.g., n-propoxy and isopropoxy), t-butoxy, and the like.
As used here, "haloalkoxy" refers to an -O-haloalkyl group. An example haloalkoxy group is
OCF3.
As used herein, "arylalkyl" refers to alkyl substituted by aryl and "cycloalkylalkyl" refers to.
alkyl substituted by cycloalkyl, An example arylalkyl group is benzyl.
As used herein, "amino" refers to NH2.
As used herein, "alkylamino" refers to an amino group substituted by an alkyl group.
As used herein, "dialkylamino" refers to an amino group substituted by two alkyl groups.
The compounds described herein can be asymmetric (e.g., having one or more stereocenters).
All stereoisomers, such as enantiomers and diastereomers, are intended unless otherwise indicated.
Compounds of the present invention that contain asymmetrically substituted carbon atoms can be
isolated in optically active or racemic forms. Methods on how to prepare optically active forms from
optically active starting materials are known in the art, such as by resolution of racemic mixtures or
by stereoselective synthesis. Many geometric isomers of olefins, C=N double bonds, and the like can
also be present in the compounds described herein, and all such stable isomers are contemplated in the
present invention. Cis and trans geometric isomers of the compounds of the present invention are
described and may be isolated as a mixture of isomers or as separated isomeric forms.
Resolution of racemic mixtures of compounds can be carried out by any of numerous methods
known in the art. An example method includes fractional recrystallizaion using a "chiral resolving
acid" which is an optically active, salt-forming organic acid. Suitable resolving agents for fractional
recrystallization methods are, for example, optically active acids, such as the D and L forms of tartaric
acid, diacetyltartaric acid, dibenzoyltartaric acid, mandelic acid, malic acid, lactic acid or the various
optically active camphorsulfonic acids such as (3-camphorsulfonic acid. Other resolving agents
suitable for fractional crystallization methods include stereoisomerically pure forms of a-
methylbenzylamine (e.g., S and R forms, or diastereomerically pure forms), 2-phenylglycinol,
norephedrine, ephedrine, N-methylephedrine, cyclohexylethylamine, 1,2-diaminocyclohexane, and
^he like.
Resolution of racemic mixtures can also be carried out by elution on a column packed with an
optically active resolving agent (e.g., dinitrobenzoylphenylglycine). Suitable elution solvent
composition can be determined by one skilled in the art.
Compounds of the invention also include tautomeric forms, such as keto-enol tautomers.
Compounds of the invention can also include all isotopes of atoms occurring in the
intermediates or final compounds. Isotopes include those atoms having the same atomic number but
different mass numbers. For example, isotopes of hydrogen include tritium and deuterium.
The phrase "pharmaceutically acceptable" is employed herein to refer to those compounds,
materials, compositions, and/or dosage forms which are, within the scope of sound medical
judgement, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of human beings and animals without excessive
toxicity, irritation, allergic response, or other problem or complication, commensurate with a
reasonable benefit/risk ratio.
The present invention also includes pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds
described herein. As used herein, "pharmaceutically acceptable salts" refers to derivatives of the
disclosed compounds wherein the parent compound is modified by converting an existing acid or base
moiety to its salt form. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, but are not limited to,
mineral or organic acid salts of basic residues such as amines; alkali or organic salts of acidic residues
such as carboxylic acids; and the like. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the present invention
include the conventional non-toxic salts or the quaternary ammonium salts of the parent compound
formed, for example, from non-toxic inorganic or organic acids. The pharmaceutically acceptable
salts of the present invention can be synthesized from the parent compound which contains a basic or
acidic moiety by conventional chemical methods. Generally, such salts can be prepared by reacting
the free acid or base forms of these compounds with a stoichiometric amount of the appropriate base
or acid in water or in an organic solvent, or in a mixture of the two; generally, nonaqueous media like
ether, ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol, or acetonirrile are preferred. Lists of suitable salts are found
in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 17th ed., Mack Publishing Company, Easton, Pa., 1985, p.
1418 and Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 66, 2 (1977), each of which is incorporated herein by
reference in its entirety.
The present invention also includes prodrugs of the compounds described herein. As used
herein, "prodrugs" refer to any covalently bonded carriers which release the active parent drug when
administered to a mammalian subject. Prodrugs can be prepared by modifying functional groups
present in the compounds in such a way that the modifications are cleaved, either in routine
manipulation or in vivo, to the parent compounds. Prodrugs include compounds wherein hydroxyl,
amino, sulfhydryl, or carboxyl groups are bonded to any group that, when administered to a
mammalian subject, cleaves to form a free hydroxyl, amino, sulfhydryl, or carboxyl group
respectively. Examples of prodrugs include, but are not limited to, acetate, formate and benzoate
-derivatives of alcohol and amine functional groups in the compounds of the invention. Preparation
and use of prodrugs is discussed in T. Higuchi and V. Stella, "Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems,"
Vol. 14 of the A.C.S. Symposium Series, and in Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design, ed. Edward
B. Roche, American Pharmaceutical Association and Pergamon Press, 1987, both of which are hereby
incorporated by reference in their entirety.
Synthesis
The novel compounds of the present invention can be prepared in a variety of ways known to
one skilled in the art of organic synthesis. The compounds of the present invention can be synthesized
using the methods as hereinafter described below, together with synthetic methods known in the art of
synthetic organic chemistry or variations thereon as appreciated by those skilled in the art.
The compounds of this invention can be prepared from readily available starting materials
using the following general methods and procedures. It will be appreciated that where typical or
preferred process conditions (i.e., reaction temperatures, times, mole ratios of reactants, solvents,
pressures, etc.) are given; other process conditions can also be used unless otherwise stated. Optimum
reaction conditions may vary with the particular reactants or solvent used, but such conditions can be
determined by one skilled in the art by routine optimization procedures.
The processes described herein can be monitored according to any suitable method known in
the art. For example, product formation can be monitored by spectroscopic means, such as nuclear
magnetic resonance spectroscopy (e.g., *H or ,3C) infrared spectroscopy, spectrophotometry (e.g.,
UV-visible), or mass spectrometry, or by chromatography such as high performance liquid
chromatograpy (HPLC) or thin layer chromatography.
Preparation of compounds can involve the protection and deprotection of various chemical
groups. The need for protection and deprotection, and the selection of appropriate protecting groups
can be readily determined by one skilled in the art. The chemistry of protecting groups can be found,
for example, in Greene, et al., Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2d. Ed., Wiley & Sons, 1991,
which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
The reactions of the processes described herein can be carried out in suitable solvents which
can be readily selected by one of skill in the art of organic synthesis. Suitable solvents can be
substantially nonreactive with the starting materials (reactants), the intermediates, or products at the
temperatures at which the reactions are carried out, i.e., temperatures which can range from the
solvent's freezing temperature to the solvent's boiling temperature. A given reaction can be carried
out in one solvent or a mixture of more than one solvent. Depending on the particular reaction step,
suitable solvents for a particular reaction step can be selected.
The compounds described herein can be asymmetric (e.g., having one or more
stereocenters). All stereoisomers, such as enantiomers and diastereomers, are intended unless
otherwise indicated. Compounds of the present invention that contain asymmetrically substituted
-carbon atoms can be isolated in optically active or racemic forms. Methods on how to prepare
optically active forms from optically active starting materials are known in the art, such as by
resolution of racemic mixtures or by stereoselective synthesis.
Resolution of racemic mixtures of compounds can be carried out by any of numerous methods
known in the art. An example method includes fractional recrystallizaion using a "chiral resolving
acid" which is an optically active, salt-forming organic acid. Suitable resolving agents for fractional
recrystallization methods are, for example, optically active acids, such as the D and L forms of tartaric
acid, diacetyltartaric acid, dibenzoyltartaric acid, mandelie acid, malic acid, lactic acid or the various
optically active camphorsulfonic acids. Resolution of racemic mixtures can also be carried out by
elution on a column packed with an optically active resolving agent (e.g.,
dinitrobenzoylphenylglycine). Suitable elution solvent composition can be determined by one skilled
in the art.
The compounds of the invention can be prepared, for example, using the reaction pathways
and techniques as described below.
A series of cycloalkylcarboxmides of formula 2 can be prepared by the method outlined in
Scheme 1. The carboxylic acids 1 can be coupled to an amine using coupling reagents such as BOP
to provide the desired product 2.

A series of cycloalkylcarboxylic acids formula 3 can be prepared by the method outlined in
Scheme 2. Mono-alkylation of alpha-substituted methyl 4 with an alkylenedihalide such as ethylene
bromide, 1,3-dibromopropane, and 1,4-dibromobutane provides mono-alkylated product 5, followed
by treatment with either 1) sodium hydride in DMSO or DMF or 2) LDA in THF provides the
cycloalkylcarboxylic acid esters 6. Hydrolysis of 6 gives the corresponding acid 3.
A series of 3-substituted pyrrolidines 11a can be prepared by the method outlined in Scheme
5) (Ar can be, for example, aryl or heteroaryl). Palladium catalyzed Heck coupling reaction of alkene
15 with arylbromides or heteroarylbromides, followed by hydrogenation directly provides the desired
3-substituted pyrrolindine 11a (Ho, C. et al Tetrahedron Lett. 2004, 45,4113).

A series of 3-hydroxyl, 4-substiruted pyrrolidines 16 can be prepared by the method outlined
in Scheme 6 (Ar can be, for example, aryl or heteroaryl; X can be halo). Alkene 15 can be reacted
with MCPBA to provide the epoxide 17, followed by treatment with organolithium and Lewis acid,
such as AI(Me)3,to give the desired 3-hydroxyl, 4-substituted pyrrolindine 16.

A series of di-substituted pyrrolidines or piperidines 18 are prepared by the method outlined
in Scheme 7 (Ar is, for example, aryl or heteroaryl; n is 1 or 2 and m is 1 or 2). Ketone 19 can be
treated with a Wittig reagent to provide vinyl compound 20, followed by reacting with Ar2CuLi to
provide the addition product 21. The Cbz protecting group of 21 can be removed by hydrogenation to
provide the desired disubstituted pyrrolidine or disubstituted piperidine 18.

A series of compounds 22 can be prepared by the method outlined in Scheme 8 (Ar is, for
example, aryl or heteroaryl; and NR'R" is, for example, amine, alkylamine, dialkylamine and
derivatives thereof). The carboxylicacid 1 can be coupled with an amino alcohol using BOP or other
amide bond formation reagents to provide the coupled product 23. The hydroxy 1 group of the coupled
-^product 23 can be alkylated with 2-bromoacetate to give compound 24 and the tert-butyl group of 24
can be removed by treatment with TFA, followed by a standard coupling reaction with a variety
amines to give compounds 22.

According to Scheme 9 (Ar is, for example, aryl or heteroaryl), the hydroxyl group of 23 can
be alkylated with protected 2-amino ethyl bromide to give compound 25. The protecting group of 25
can be removed by TFA. The resulting free amino group of compound 26 can be converted into a
variety analogs 27 by methods known to those skilled in the art.

A series of compounds 28 can be prepared by the method outlined in Scheme 10. Compound
29 can be treated with alkyldihalides such as 1,2-dibromoethane or a similar reagent to give the
desired cycloalkyl product 30. Both benzyl (Bn) groups of 30 can be removed by hydrogenation to
give the deprotected compound 31. Treatment with cyclic amines NHR3R4 can provide amides of
formula 32. The free hydroxyl group of 32 can be converted to a variety ether analogs 28 by methods
known to those skilled in the art such as by substitution reactions employing base (e.g., NaH) and
electrophile (RX where R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, etc. and X is halo or other leaving group).
A series of 4-heterocyclo-substituted ether compounds 36 and 37 can be prepared by the
rr»ethod outlined in Scheme 13 (G is, e.g., O, NBoc, NMe, etc.). The free phenol of 32 can be treated
with a variety of heterocycloalkylalkyl triflates or heterocycloalkylalkyl halides to provide 4-
heterocycloalkyl-substituted ether compounds 36 and 37, respectively.

Spiro-pyrrolidines 56 can be prepared according to Scheme 14. Halogen metal exchange
between aryl iodide 54 and isopropylmagnesium bromide followed by reaction with JV-Boc-3-oxo-
pyrrolidine provides spiro-lactone 55 which upon acidic cleavage of the Boc group yields the desired
pyrrolidine 56.

Spiro-pyrrolidines 59 can be prepared according to Scheme 15. Otfjo-lithiation of carboxylic
acid 57, followed by reaction of the resulting organolithium with JV-Boc-3-oxo-pyrrolidine yields
spiro-lactone 58, which upon acidic cleavage of the Boc group provides the desired pyrrolidine 59.
A series of aromatic piperazine intermediates 69 can be prepared according to Scheme 17 (X
is e.g., CI, Br, 1, OTf, etc.; R' is, e.g., H, F, CI, Me, CF3, OCF3, etc.; R" is, e.g., COjR, CN,
C(O)NR3R4, etc.; R is e.g., alkyl, cycloalkyl, etc.; and J is, e.g., CH or N) by reacting Boc-piperazine
65 with a variety of boronic acids 66 under the catalysis of copper (II) acetate (Combs, A. P.; Tadesse,
S.; Rafalski, M.; Haque, T. S.; Lam, P. Y. S. J. Comb. Chem. 2002, 4, 179) or with a variety of aryl or
heteroaryl halides 67 using Buchwald/Hartwig conditions (Louie, J; Hartwig, J. F. Tetrahedron Lett.
1995, 36, 3609 & Bolm, C. et al. J. Org. Chem. 2005, 70,2346.). Aromatic piperazine intermediates
69 can also be prepared through classical ring closure of appropriately substituted anilines and bis-(2-
chloroethyl)amine hydrochloride in the presence of base (E. Mishani, et. al. Tetrahedron Lett. 1996,
37, 319), or through direct nucleophilic aromatic substitution of the piperazine (S. M. Dankwardt, et
«/., Tetrahedron Lett. 1995, 36, 4923). After removal of the Boc group with TFA, the secondary
amine 69 can be coupled with sulfonyl chlorides, acyl chlorides, carboxylic acids, alkyl halides, or
undergo reductive amination by using procedures known to those skilled in the art.

Amines can be coupled to the pyridyl halide 67 in the absence of a palladium catalyst by
heating the two reagents in DMSO as outlined in Scheme 18 (X is, e.g., CI, Br, etc.; R' is, e.g., H, F,
CI, Me, CF3, OCF3, etc.; R" is, e.g., C02R, CN, C(O)NR3R4, etc.; R is, e.g., alkyl, cycloalkyl, etc.; R*
and R** are independently, e.g., H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, etc.; von Geldern, Thomas W. et al. Biorg. &
Med. Chem. Lett. 2005,15, 195).

A series of aryl tetrahydropyridines 73 can be prepared by first converting the tert-
butoxycarbonyl-piperid-4-one 71 to the corresponding enol triflate 74 using LDA and N-
phenyltrifluoromethanesulfonamide according to Scheme 19 (M is Li, Na, MgBr; X is, e.g., CI, Br, I,
OTf, etc.; R' is, e.g., H, F, CI, Me, CF3, OCF3, etc.; R" is, e.g., C02R, CN, C(O)NR3R4, etc.; R is,
e.g., alkyl, cycloalkyl, etc.; J is CH or N). The enol triflate can then be used directly in a Suzuki-type
coupling reaction with a variety of aromatic boronic acids 66 to produce the aryl- or heteroaryl-
tetrahydropyridines 76 (M. G. Bursavich, D. H. Rich, Org. Lett. 2001, 3, 2625). Alternatively, the
enol triflate can be converted to the corresponding enol boronic ester 75 or acid via palladium
•mediated coupling and then subsequently coupled with an aryl halide through a Suzuki-type reaction.
After removal of the Boc group of compound 76 with TFA, the secondary amine 73 can be
coupled with sulfonyl chlorides, acyl chlorides, carboxylic acids, alkyl halides, or undego reductive
amination by using procedures known to those skilled in the art.
Aromatic tetrahydropyridines 73 can also be prepared through alternative methods known by
those skilled in the art of organic synthesis, such as direct nucleophilic addition of an aryl or
heteroaryl anion 72 to a piperidone 71 followed by dehydration and deprotection of the resultant
alcohol compound.

A series of aromatic piperidine derivatives 78 can be prepared according to Scheme 20 (X is,
e.g., CI, Br, I, OTf, etc.; R' is, e.g., H, F, CI, Me, CF3, OCF3, etc.; R" is, e.g., C02R, CN,
C(O)NR3R4, etc.; R is, e.g., alkyl, cycloalkyl, etc.; J is CH or N) by catalytic hydrogenation of the
above formed aryl- or heteroaryl-tetrahydropyridines 73 or by coupling 4-bromopyridine with an
aromatic boronic acid 66 in the presence of a palladium catalyst followed by hydrogenation. The
resulting secondary amine 78 can then be coupled with sulfonyl chlorides, acyl chlorides, carboxylic
acids, alkyl halides, or undego reductive amination by using procedures known to those skilled in the
-?art.

In addition to using the Buckwald/Hartwig conditions described above to form the C-N bond,
copper (I) mediated coupling reactions can be used when the amine is a to an sp2 carbon such as in
the case of a pyrrazole, oxazolidin-2-one, 2-oxo-pyrrolidine, imidazole, indazole, 1 H-benzimidazole,
pyrid-2-one, /-butyl carbamate, etc. according to Scheme 21 (X is, e.g., CI, Br, I, OTf, etc.; Q is O, S
or CH2; R' is, e.g., H, F, CI, Me, CF3) OCF3, etc.; R" is, e.g., C02R, CN, C(O)NR3R4, etc.; R is, e.g.,
alkyl, cycloalkyl, etc.; J is CH or N; R* and R** are independently H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, etc.);
Woolven, James M. et al. J. Med. Chem. 2003, 46,4428).

A series of piperidinyl, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridinyl, and piperazinyl derivatives 82-85 can be
prepared by sulfonylation 82, acylation 83, alkylation 84 or reductive amination 85 of the secondary
amine 81 as outlined below in Scheme 22 (R" is, e.g., C02R, CN, C(O)NR3R4, etc.; R is, e.g., alkyl,
cycloalkyl, etc.; Q is N or CH; Ru, Rbb, R00, Rdd are, for example, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,
heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, heterocylcoalkyl and derivatives thereof).
Methods
Compounds of the invention can modulate activity of 11ßHSDl and/or MR. The term
"modulate" is meant to refer to an ability to increase or decrease activity of an enzyme or receptor.
Accordingly, compounds of the invention can be used in methods of modulating 11ßHSDl and/or
MR by contacting the enzyme or receptor with any one or more of the compounds or compositions
described herein. In some embodiments, compounds of the present invention can act as inhibitors of
11ßHSD1 and/or MR. In further embodiments, the compounds of the invention can be used to
modulate activity of 11ßHSD1 and/or MR in an individual in need of modulation of the enzyme or
receptor by administering a modulating amount of a compound of the invention.
The present invention further provides methods of inhibiting the conversion of cortisone to
Cortisol in a cell, or inhibiting the production of Cortisol in a cell, where conversion to or production
of Cortisol is mediated, at least in part, by 11ßHSDl activity. Methods of measuring conversion rates
of cortisone to Cortisol and vice versa, as well as methods for measuring levels of cortisone and
Cortisol in cells, are routine in the art.
The present invention further provides methods of increasing insulin sensitivity of a cell by
contacting the cell with a compound of the invention. Methods of measuring insulin sensitivity are
routine in the art.
The present invention further provides methods of treating disease associated with activity or
expression, including abnormal activity and overexpression, of 11ßHSDl and/or MR in an individual
(e.g., patient) by administering to the individual in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective
amount or dose of a compound of the present invention or a pharmaceutical composition thereof.
Example diseases can include any disease, disorder or condition that is directly or indirectly linked to
expression or activity of the enzyme or receptor. An 11ßHSD1-associated disease can also include
any disease, disorder or condition that can be prevented, ameliorated, or cured by modulating enzyme
activity.
Examples of 11ßHSDl-associated diseases include obesity, diabetes, glucose intolerance,
insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cognitive impairment, dementia,
glaucoma, cardiovascular disorders, osteoporosis, and inflammation. Further examples of 11ßHSDl-
associated diseases include metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, androgen excess (hirsutism,
menstrual irregularity, hyperandrogenism) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
The present invention further provides methods of modulating MR activity by contacting the
MR with a compound of the invention, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, or composition
thereof. In some embodiments, the modulation can be inhibition. In further embodiments, methods of
inhibiting aldosterone binding to the MR (optionally in a cell) are provided. Methods of measuring
MR activity and inhibition of aldosterone binding are routine in the art.
The present invention further provides methods of treating a disease associated with activity
or expression of the MR. Examples of diseases associated with activity or expression of the MR
include, but are not limited to hypertension, as well as cardiovascular, renal, and inflammatory
pathologies such as heart failure, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, coronary artery disease, thrombosis,
angina, peripheral vascular disease, vascular wall damage, stroke, dyslipidemia,
hyperlipoproteinaemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia,
hypertriglyceridemia, and those associated with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity metabolic
syndrome, insulin resistance and general aldosterone-related target organ damage.
As used herein, the term "cell" is meant to refer to a cell that is in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo. In
some embodiments, an ex vivo cell can be part of a tissue sample excised from an organism such as a
mammal. In some embodiments, an in vitro cell can be a cell in a cell culture. In some embodiments,
an in vivo cell is a cell living in an organism such as a mammal. In some embodiments, the cell is an
adipocyte, a pancreatic cell, a hepatocyte, neuron, or cell comprising the eye.
As used herein, the term "contacting" refers to the bringing together of indicated moieties in an
in vitro system or an in vivo system. For example, "contacting" the 11ßHSDl enzyme with a
compound of the invention includes the administration of a compound of the present invention to an
individual or patient, such as a human, having 11ßHSDl, as well as, for example, introducing a
compound of the invention into a sample containing a cellular or purified preparation containing the
11ßHSD1 enzyme.
As used herein, the term "individual" or "patient," used interchangeably, refers to any animal,
including mammals, preferably mice, rats, other rodents, rabbits, dogs, cats, swine, cattle, sheep,
horses, or primates, and most preferably humans.
As used herein, the phrase "therapeutically effective amount" refers to the amount of active
compound or pharmaceutical agent that elicits the biological or medicinal response that is being
sought in a tissue, system, animal, individual or human by a researcher, veterinarian, medical doctor
jot other clinician, which includes one or more of the following:
(1) preventing the disease; for example, preventing a disease, condition or disorder in an
individual who may be predisposed to the disease, condition or disorder but does not yet experience or
display the pathology or symptomatology of the disease (non-limiting examples are preventing
metabolic syndrome, hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, type 2
diabetes, androgen excess (hirsutism, menstrual irregularity, hyperandrogenism) and polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS);
(2) inhibiting the disease; for example, inhibiting a disease, condition or disorder in an
individual who is experiencing or displaying the pathology or symptomatology of the disease,
condition or disorder (i.e., arresting further development of the pathology and/or symptomatology)
such as inhibiting the development of metabolic syndrome, hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance,
hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, androgen excess (hirsutism, menstrual irregularity,
hyperandrogenism) or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), stabilizing viral load in the case of a viral
infection; and
(3) ameliorating the disease; for example, ameliorating a disease, condition or disorder in an
individual who is experiencing or displaying the pathology or symptomatology of the disease,
condition or disorder (i.e., reversing the pathology and/or symptomatology) such as decreasing the
severity of metabolic syndrome, hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia,
hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, androgen excess (hirsutism, menstrual irregularity,
hyperandrogenism) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or lowering viral load in the case of a
viral infection.
Pharmaceutical Formulations and Dosage Forms
When employed as pharmaceuticals, the compounds of Formula 1 can be administered in the
form of pharmaceutical compositions. These compositions can be prepared in a manner well known in
the pharmaceutical art, and can be administered by a variety of routes, depending upon whether local
or systemic treatment is desired and upon the area to be treated. Administration may be topical
(including ophthalmic and to mucous membranes including intranasal, vaginal and rectal delivery),
pulmonary (e.g., by inhalation or insufflation of powders or aerosols, including by nebulizer;
intratracheal, intranasal, epidermal and transdermal), ocular, oral or parenteral. Methods for ocular
delivery can include topical administration (eye drops), subconjunctival, periocular or intravitreal
injection or introduction by balloon catheter or ophthalmic inserts surgically placed in the
conjunctival sac, Parenteral administration includes intravenous, intraarterial, subcutaneous,
intraperitoneal or intramuscular injection or infusion; or intracranial, e.g., intrathecal or
intraventricular, administration. Parenteral administration can be in the form of a single bolus dose, or
may be, for example, by a continuous perfusion pump. Pharmaceutical compositions and formulations
for topical administration may include transdermal patches, ointments, lotions, creams, gels, drops,
?suppositories, sprays, liquids and powders. Conventional pharmaceutical carriers, aqueous, powder or
oily bases, thickeners and the like may be necessary or desirable.
This invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions which contain, as the active
ingredient, one or more of the compounds of the invention above in combination with one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. In making the compositions of the invention, the active
ingredient is typically mixed with an excipient, diluted by an excipient or enclosed within such a
carrier in the form of, for example, a capsule, sachet, paper, or other container. When the excipient
serves as a diluent, it can be a solid, semi-solid, or liquid material, which acts as a vehicle, carrier or
medium for the active ingredient. Thus, the compositions can be in the form of tablets, pills, powders,
lozenges, sachets, cachets, elixirs, suspensions, emulsions, solutions, syrups, aerosols (as a solid or in
a liquid medium), ointments containing, for example, up to 10 % by weight of the active compound,
soft and hard gelatin capsules, suppositories, sterile injectable solutions, and sterile packaged
powders.
In preparing a formulation, the active compound can be milled to provide the appropriate
particle size prior to combining with the other ingredients. If the active compound is substantially
insoluble, it can be milled to a particle size of less than 200 mesh. If the active compound is
substantially water soluble, the particle size can be adjusted by milling to provide a substantially
uniform distribution in the formulation, e.g. about 40 mesh.
Some examples of suitable excipients include lactose, dextrose, sucrose, sorbitol, mannitol,
starches, gum acacia, calcium phosphate, alginates, tragacanth, gelatin, calcium silicate,
microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, cellulose, water, syrup, and methyl cellulose. The
formulations can additionally include: lubricating agents such as talc, magnesium stearate, and
mineral oil; wetting agents; emulsifying and suspending agents; preserving agents such as methyl- and
propylhydroxy-benzoates; sweetening agents; and flavoring agents. The compositions of the invention
can be formulated so as to provide quick, sustained or delayed release of the active ingredient after
administration to the patient by employing procedures known in the art.
The compositions can be formulated in a unit dosage form, each dosage containing from
about 5 to about 100 mg, more usually about 10 to about 30 mg, of the active ingredient. The term
"unit dosage forms" refers to physically discrete units suitable as unitary dosages for human subjects
and other mammals, each unit containing a predetermined quantity of active material calculated to
produce the desired therapeutic effect, in association with a suitable pharmaceutical excipient.
The active compound can be effective over a wide dosage range and is generally administered
in a pharmaceutically effective amount. It will be understood, however, that the amount of the
compound actually administered will usually be determined by a physician, according to the relevant
circumstances, including the condition to be treated, the chosen route of administration, the actual
compound administered, the age, weight, and response of the individual patient, the severity of the
patient's symptoms, and the like.
For preparing solid compositions such as tablets, the principal active ingredient is mixed with
a pharmaceutical excipient to form a solid preformulation composition containing a homogeneous
mixture of a compound of the present invention. When referring to these preformulation compositions
as homogeneous, the active ingredient is typically dispersed evenly throughout the composition so
that the composition can be readily subdivided into equally effective unit dosage forms such as
tablets, pills and capsules. This solid preformulation is then subdivided into unit dosage forms of the
type described above containing from, for example, 0.1 to about 500 mg of the active ingredient of the
present invention.
The tablets or pills of the present invention can be coated or otherwise compounded to
provide a dosage form affording the advantage of prolonged action. For example, the tablet or pill can
comprise an inner dosage and an outer dosage component, the latter being in the form of an envelope
over the former. The two components can be separated by an enteric layer which serves to resist
disintegration in the stomach and permit the inner component to pass intact into the duodenum or to
be delayed in release. A variety of materials can be used for such enteric layers or coatings, such
materials including a number of polymeric acids and mixtures of polymeric acids with such materials
as shellac, cetyl alcohol, and cellulose acetate.
The liquid forms in which the compounds and compositions of the present invention can be
incorporated for administration orally or by injection include aqueous solutions, suitably flavored
syrups, aqueous or oil suspensions, and flavored emulsions with edible oils such as cottonseed oil,
sesame oil, coconut oil, or peanut oil, as well as elixirs and similar pharmaceutical vehicles.
Compositions for inhalation or insufflation include solutions and suspensions in
pharmaceutically acceptable, aqueous or organic solvents, or mixtures thereof, and powders. The
liquid or solid compositions may contain suitable pharmaceutically acceptable excipients as described
supra. In some embodiments, the compositions are administered by the oral or nasal respiratory route
for local or systemic effect. Compositions in can be nebulized by use of inert gases. Nebulized
solutions may be breathed directly from the nebulizing device or the nebulizing device can be
attached to a face masks tent, or intermittent positive pressure breathing machine. Solution,
suspension, or powder compositions can be administered orally or nasally from devices which deliver
the formulation in an appropriate manner.
The amount of compound or composition administered to a patient will vary depending upon
what is being administered, the purpose of the administration, such as prophylaxis or therapy, the state
of the patient, the manner of administration, and the like. In therapeutic applications, compositions
can be administered to a patient already suffering from a disease in an amount sufficient to cure or at
least partially arrest the symptoms of the disease and its complications. Effective doses will depend on
the disease condition being treated as well as by the judgment of the attending clinician depending
upon factors such as the severity of the disease, the age, weight and general condition of the patient,
>and the like.
The compositions administered to a patient can be in the form of pharmaceutical
compositions described above. These compositions can be sterilized by conventional sterilization
techniques, or may be sterile filtered. Aqueous solutions can be packaged for use as is, or lyophilized,
the lyophilized preparation being combined with a sterile aqueous carrier prior to administration. The
pH of the compound preparations typically will be between 3 and 11, more preferably from 5 to 9 and
most preferably from 7 to 8. It will be understood that use of certain of the foregoing excipients,
carriers, or stabilizers will result in the formation of pharmaceutical salts.
The therapeutic dosage of the compounds of the present invention can vary according to, for
example, the particular use for which the treatment is made, the manner of administration of the
compound, the health and condition of the patient, and the judgment of the prescribing physician. The
proportion or concentration of a compound of the invention in a pharmaceutical composition can vary
depending upon a number of factors including dosage, chemical characteristics (e.g., hydrophobicity),
and the route of administration. For example, the compounds of the invention can be provided in an
aqueous physiological buffer solution containing about 0.1 to about 10% w/v of the compound for
parenteral adminstration. Some typical dose ranges are from about 1 u,g/kg to about 1 g/kg of body
weight per day. In some embodiments, the dose range is from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg
of body weight per day. The dosage is likely to depend on such variables as the type and extent of
progression of the disease or disorder, the overall health status of the particular patient, the relative
biological efficacy of the compound selected, formulation of the excipient, and its route of
administration. Effective doses can be extrapolated from dose-response curves derived from in vitro
or animal model test systems.
The compounds of the invention can also be formulated in combination with one or more
additional active ingredients which can include any pharmaceutical agent such as anti-viral agents,
antibodies, immune suppressants, anti-inflammatory agents and the like.
Labeled Compounds and Assay Methods
Another aspect of the present invention relates to radio-labeled compounds of the invention
that would be useful not only in radio-imaging but also in assays, both in vitro and in vivo, for
localizing and quantitating the enzyme in tissue samples, including human, and for identifying ligands
by inhibition binding of a radio-labeled compound. Accordingly, the present invention includes
enzyme assays that contain such radio-labeled compounds.
The present invention further includes isotopically-labeled compounds of the invention. An
"isotopically" or "radio-labeled" compound is a compound of the invention where one or more atoms
are replaced or substituted by an atom having an atomic mass or mass number different from the
atomic mass or mass number typically found in nature (i.e., naturally occurring). Suitable
radionuclides that may be incorporated in compounds of the present invention include but are not
vlimited to 2H (also written as D for deuterium), 3H (also written as T for tritium), ' C, C, C, N,
l5N, ,50,170,180, ,8F, 35S, 36C1, "Br, "Br, 76Br, 77Br, l23I, ,24I,125I and ,31I. The radionuclide that is
incorporated in the instant radio-labeled compounds will depend on the specific application of that
radio-labeled compound. For example, for in vitro receptor labeling and competition assays,
compounds that incorporate 3H, l4C, 82Br, ,251, 13II, 35S or will generally be most useful. For radio-
imaging applications "C, 18F, ,25I, l231,124I, l311,75Br, 76Br or 77Br will generally be most useful.
It is understood that a "radio-labeled " or "labeled compound" is a compound that has
incorporated at least one radionuclide. In some embodiments the radionuclide is selected from the
group consisting of 3H, l4C, ,251, 3SS and 82Br.
Synthetic methods for incorporating radio-isotopes into organic compounds are applicable to
compounds of the invention and are well known in the art.
A radio-labeled compound of the invention can be used in a screening assay to
identify/evaluate compounds. In general terms, a newly synthesized or identified compound (i.e., test
compound) can be evaluated for its ability to reduce binding of the radio-labeled compound of the
invention to the enzyme. Accordingly, the ability of a test compound to compete with the radio-
labeled compound for binding to the enzyme directly correlates to its binding affinity.
Kits
The present invention also includes pharmaceutical kits useful, for example, in the treatment
or prevention of 11ßHSDl-associated diseases or disorders, obesity, diabetes and other diseases
referred to herein which include one or more containers containing a pharmaceutical composition
comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention. Such kits can further
include, if desired, one or more of various conventional pharmaceutical kit components, such as, for
example, containers with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, additional containers, etc.,
as will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Instructions, either as inserts or as labels,
indicating quantities of the components to be administered, guidelines for administration, and/or
guidelines for mixing the components, can also be included in the kit.
The invention will be described in greater detail by way of specific examples. The following
examples are offered for illustrative purposes, and are not intended to limit the invention in any
manner. Those of skill in the art will readily recognize a variety of noncritical parameters which can
be changed or modified to yield essentially the same results.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
(3S)-l-((l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol
To a solution of l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (50 mg, 0.25 tnmol), (3S)-
pyrrolidin-3-ol (24.4 mg, 0.28 mmol) and BOP ( 116.0 mg, 0.26 mmol) in 0.4 mL DMF was added
hunig base (0.066 ml, 0.38 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight and
directly purified by prep. HPLC to provide (3S)-l-((l-(4-
chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol (20 mg). LC1-4S: m/z 266.0 (M+H)+; 553.1
(2M+Na)+.
Example 2
(3S)-l-[(l-Phenylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 1. LC1-4S:
m/z232.1(M+H)+.
Example 3
(3R)-l-[(l-Phenylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 1.
LC1-4S; m/z 232.1 (M+H)+.
Example 4
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-2-phenylpyrrolidine
To a solution of 30 mg of 1 -(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid and 81 mg BOP
reagent in 0.5 mL methylene chloride wad added 27 mg of 2-phenylpyrrolidine, followed by the
addition of 53 ul of Hunig base. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 hours and directly
purified by flash column using ethyl/hexane as the eluting solvent to provide the desired l-{[l-(4-
chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-2-phenylpyrrolidine. LC1-4S (ESI): 326.1 (M+H*).
Example S
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}-2,3-dihydrospiro[indcne-l,4'-piperidinel
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 336.1 (M+lT).
Example 6
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-phenylpiperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
340.1 (M+H"*). Cat. MS: 339.1 Ms(ESI): (M+H)+ = 340.1 .
Example 7
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-phenylpiperidine-4-carbonitrile
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
365.0 (M+H*).
Example 8
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-phenoxypiperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
356.0 (M+lT).
Example 9
l'-{(l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l-methyIspiro[indole-3,4'-piperidin]-2(lH)-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
395.1 (M+H*).
Example 10
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyI}-4-phenylpiperidin-4-ol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
356.1 (M+H+).
Example 11
Methyl 3-(l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} pipe ridin-4-yl)benzoate
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
398.1 (M+FT).
Example 12
4-Benzyl-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyi)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}piperidin-4-ol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
370.1 (M+H*).
Example 13
4-(4-tert-Butyl-l,3-thiazol-2-yl)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}piperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
403.1 (M+lT).
Example 14
Methyl 4-(l-{[l-(4~chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}piperidin-4-yl)benzoate
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
398.1 (M+H*).
Example 15
«ert-Bu carboxylate
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
467.1 (M+H*).
Example 16
r-{Il-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbouyl]-2^-dihydro-lH-spiro[isoquinoline-4,4'-
piperidine]
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 1. (ESI):
381.1 (M+HT).
Example 17
8-{[l-(4-ChIorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-phenyl-l-oxa-2,8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-2-ene
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 1. (ESI):
395.1(M+lT).
Example 18
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. (ESI):
408.1(M+H+).
Example 19
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-(4-phenyl-l,3-thiazol-2-yl)piperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 1. (ESI):
423.1 (M+I-f).
Example 20
tert-Butyl 7-[|l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-2,7-diazaspiro[4.5]decane-2-carboxylate
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 1.
Ms(ESl): (M+Na)+ = 441.2, 363.0(M-'Bu).
Example 21
tert-Butyl r-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-lH-spiro(isoquinoline-4,4'-piperidine]-
2(3H)-carboxylate
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 1. (ESI):
481.2 (M+rT).
Example 22
tert-Butyl7-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-2,7-diazaspiro|3.5)nonane-2-carboxylate
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 1. (ESI):
405.1 (M+H+),349.1(M-'Bu).
Example 23
4-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 1. LC1-4S
(ESI): 327.1 (M+FT).
Example 24
4-((3S)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was obtained by chiral HPLC purification of 4-(l-{[l-(4-
chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine of Example 23. LC1-4S (ESI): 327.0
(M+H*).
Example 25
4-((3R)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was obtained by chiral HPLC purification of 4-(l-{[l-(4-
chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine. LC1-4S (ESI): 327.0 (M+H*).
Example 26
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-phenylpyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 326.1 (M+H+).
Example 27
2-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyrazine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 328.0 (M+LT).
Example 28
3-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for Example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 327.0 (M+H*).
Example 29
(3R)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-phenylpyrrolidine
>Jhis compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 326.0 (M+H4).
Example 30
3-(3-Chlorophenyl)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4 . LC1-4S
(ESI): 360.0 (M+H*).
Example 31
l-{[l-(4-chloropheayl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 394.0 (M+rT).
Example 32
2-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 327.1 (M+rf).
Example 33
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cydopropyl]carbonyl}-3-pbenylpyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 1. LC1-4S
(ESI): 342.1 (M+FT).
Example 34
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(2-naphthyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 376.1 (M+rf).
Example 35
3-Benzyl-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 340.1 (M+FT).
Example 36
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(phenylsulfonyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S
V.ESI): 390.1 (M+H*).
Example 37
2-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-5-(4-nuorophenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1|heptane
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example I. LC1-4S
(ESI): 371.1 (M+H*).
Example 38
l-{(l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 418.0 (M+H+).
Example 39
Methyl (3S,4R)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl)-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S
(ESI): 384.1 (M+H4).
Example 40
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
m/z356.1(M+H)Example 41
l-((l-(4-chIorophenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyI)-3-(4-trifluorophenyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S;
m/z 394.0 (M+H)+.
Example 42
3-(4-chlorophenyl)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
m/z 360.0 (M+H)+; 382.0 (M+Na)+.
Example 43
4-(l-{[l-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
m/z 361.0 (M+); 384.0 (M+Na)+.
Example 44
4-(l-([l-(4-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
m/z 323.1 (M+H)+; 345.0 (M+Na)+.
Example 45
4-(l-{U-(4-MethylphenyI)cydopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
m/z 307.1 (M+H)+; 329.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 46
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-phenylpiperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
m/z 340.1 (M+H)+; 362.1 (M+Na)+; 701.2 (2M+Na)+.
Example 47
3-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l,2r3,4,4a,5,6,10b-octahydrobenzo[fJisoquinoline
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4.
LC1-4S: (M+H)+ = 366.0/368.1.
Example 48
2-{(l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-2,3,3a,4,5,9b-hexahydro-lH-benzo[e]isoindoIe
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 352.1/354.0.
Example 49
2-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l,2,3r3a,8,8a-hexahydroindeno[l,2-c]pyrrole
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 338.0/340.0.
Example 50
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l,3-dibydrospiro[indene-2,4'-piperidine]
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 366.1/368.1.
Example 52
3-{ll-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyc)opropyl]carbonyl}-2^,4,4a,5,6-hexahydro-lH-pyrazino[l,2-
«]quinoline
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4. LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 367.1/369.1.
Example 53
2-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l^^,4,10,10a-hexahydropyrazino[l,2-a]indole
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 353.1/355.1
Example 54
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[chromene-2,4'-piperidine|
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 380.1/382.1.
Example 55
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,4'-piperidine]
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 368.1/369.2.
Example 56
r-{|l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}spiro|indole-3,4'-piperidin]-2(lH)-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 381.0/383.0.
Example 57
8-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-2,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decan-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 333.0/335.1.
Example 58
2-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 328.0/330.0.
Example 59
6-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4,5>6,7-tetrahydrothieno[2r3-c]pyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
^M+H)+ = 318.0/320.0.
Example 60
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}indoline
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 298.0/300.0.
Example 61
2-{[l-(4-ChIorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}isoindoline
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 298.0/300.0.
Example 62
8-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l-phenyl-l,3,8-triazaspiro[4.5|decan-4-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 410.1/412.1.
Example 63
4-Benzylidene-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cycIopropyl]carbonyl}piperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 352.1/354.1.
Example 64
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l,4'-bipiperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 347.2/349.2.
Example 65
4-(l-{|l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl)pipcridin-4-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 341.1/343.1.
Example 66
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 344.1/346.1.
Example 67
l-{[l-(4-ChIorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 344.1/346.1.
Example 68
N-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}piperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylpropanamide
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 411.2/413.2.
Example 69
2-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}octahydropyrrolo[l,2-a]pyraane
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 305.2/307.1.
Example 70
4-{[l-(4-ChIorophcnyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}piperazine-l-carbaldehyde
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 293.1/295.1.
Example 71
4-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-2-metb.yl-l-phenylpiperazine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 355.2/357.2.
Example 72
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)piperazine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 356.1/358.1.
Example 73
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-(2-thienylsulfonyl)piperazine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 411.0/412.9.
Example 74
2-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}piperidin-2-yl)ethanol
H\\s compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 308.1/310.0.
Example 75
2-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}piperidin-4-yl)ethanol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 308.1/310.0.
Example 76
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-(4-fluorophenyI)piperidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+= 358.1/360.1.
Example 77
4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l^^,6-tetrahydropyridine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 372.1/374.1.
Example 78
(l-{|l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl)piperidin-2-yl)methanol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 294.1/296.1.
Example 79
2-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-2-yl)ethanol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 294.1/296.1.
Example 80
((2S)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-2-yl)methanol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
(M+H)+ = 280.1/282.1.
Example 81
((2R)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}pyrrolidin-2-yl)methanol
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for example 4, LC1-4S:
XM+H)+ = 280.0/282.0.
Example 82
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiroIl^-benzisothiazole-3,3'-pyrrolidine] 1,1-
dioxide
Step 1: Synthesis ofN-(tert-butyl)benzenesulfonamide
To a solution of benzenesulfonyl chloride (722 uL, 0.00566 mol), potassium carbonate (0.939
g, 0.00679 mol) in acetonitrile (15 mL, 0.29 mol) was added tert-butylamine (0.652 mL, 0.00623
mol). The resulting mixture was stirred at r.t. for 30 minutes, followed by filtration and concentration.
The resulting residue was diluted with ethyl acetate, and the resulting solution was washed with water
then with brine, then dried with MgSC>4 followed by concentration. The crude material was purified
by flash chromatography on silica gel with 40% AcOEt in hexanes to give the desired compound
(1.21g, 85% yield). MS (ESI): 236.0 (M + Na+).
Step 2: Synthesis of 2-(l -benzyl-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)-N-(tert-butyl) benzenesulfonamide
To a solution of N-(tert-butyl)benzenesulfonamide (536 mg, 0.00251 mol) in ether (10 mL,
0.1 mol) was added 1.7 M of tert-butyllithium in pentane (4.4 mL) under nitrogen at -78°C. The
mixture was stirred at -78 Celsius for 15 min, thenat 0 Celsius for 1 hour, and then cooled down to -78
Celsius again. A solution of l-benzylpyrrolidin-3-one (400.0 mg, 0.002283 mol) in ether (3 mL) was
added to the above solution. The reaction solution was stirred at - 78 Celsius for 2 hours, then
quenched with saturated NH4CI aqueous solution, and then extracted with EtOAc. The organic phase
was washed with brine, then dried over MgSCv The residue was purified by flash chromatography
on silica gel column with 30% AcOEt in hexanes to give the desired compound (350 mg, 39% yield).
MS (ESI): 389.1 (M + H*).
Step 3: Synthesis ofl'-benzylspiro[l,2-benzisothiazole-3,3'-pyrrolidine] 1,1-dioxide
To a solution of 2-(l-benzyl-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)-N-(tert-butyl)benzene sulfonamide
(350 mg, 0.00090 mol) in acetonitrile (15 mL, 0.29 mol) were added sodium iodide (418 mg, 0.00279
mol) and chlorotrimethylsilane (0.354 mL, 0.00279 mol). The reaction mixture was refluxed under
nitrogen for 1 hour and then cooled down to room temperature, then quenched with 10% aqueous
sodium thiosulfate solution (10 mL), and then extracted with EtOAc. The organic phase was washed
with water then brine, and then dried over MgSC1-6followed by Alteration. The filtrate was
concentrated to give the desired compound (170 mg, 60% yield). MS (ESI): 315.0 (M + H+).
Step 4; Synthesis of spiro[l,2-benzisothiazole-3,3'-pyrrolidine] 1,1-dioxide
To a solution of l'-benzylspiro[l,2-benzisothiazole-3,3'-pyrrolidine] 1,1-dioxide (170 mg,
.jO.00054 mol) in methanol were added Pd black (150 mg) and formic acid (0.2 mL, 0.005 mol). The
resulting reaction mixture was refluxed overnight, then cooled to r. m., and then filtered and
concentrated to give the desired compound (50 mg, 42% Yield). MS (ESI): 225.1 (M + rf>
Step 5: Synthesis of l'-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[l,2-benzisothiazole-3,3'-
pyrrolidine] 1,1-dioxide
To a solution of l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (40.0 mg, 0.000203 mol) in
N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol) at 0 Celsius were added spiro[l,2-benzisothiazole-3,3'-
pyrrolidine] 1,1-dioxide (45.6 mg, 0.000203 mol) and benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (99.0 mg, 0.000224 mol). The reaction
mixture was stirred for 3 minutes, then N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (88.6 ^L, 0.000508 mol) was
added. The solution was then stirred at r.t. overnight,
The crude material was purified by prep-HPLC to give the desired compound. MS (ESI): 404.0 (M +
Example 83
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-lr3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1: Synthesis oftert-butyl 3-oxo-l 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l ,3'-pyrrolidine]-l '-carboxylate
To a solution of methyl-2-iodobenzoate (0.952 mL, 0.00648 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL,
0.1 mol) at - 40 Celsius was added 1.0 M of isopropylmagnesium bromide in tetrahydrofuran (7.6
mL), and the mixture was stirred at -40 Celsius for 1 hour. A solution oftert-butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-
1-carboxylate (1000 mg, 0.005 mol) in THF (2mL) was added to the above mixture, the resulting
mixture was then warmed up to r.t and continued to be stirred at r. t. for 2 hours. The reaction was
quenched with small amount of brine, then extracted with ethyl acetate, and then dried over MgSO4
and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel column with 40%
AcOEt in hexanes to give the desired compound (0.9 g, 60% yield). MS (ESI): 312.0 (M + Na").
Step 2: Synthesis of 3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one hydrochloride
Terr-butyl 3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine]-l'-carboxylate (900 mg, 0.003
mol) was added to 4 M of HC1 in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room
temperature for 60 min and then concentrated to give desired product (660 mg, 95% Yield). MS
(ESI): 190.1 (M + H*).
Step 3: Synthesis of l'-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described in example 82
^Step 5). MS (ESI): 368.1 (M + H*).
Example 84
l'-({l-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyI}carbonyl)-3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those for Example 83. MS (ESI): 427.1
(M +IT) 449.1 (M+Na").
Example 85
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidiii]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those for Example 83. MS (ESI):
382.1(M + H+)
Example 86
r-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those for Example 83. MS (ESI): 348.1
(M + H4).
Example 87
l'-{[l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyllcarbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those for Example 83. MS (ESI): 364.1
(M + H4).
Example 88
r-{[l-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinj-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those for Example 83. MS (ESI): 402.0
(M + IT).
Example 89
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine]
Step 1: Synthesis ofl-benzyl-3-[2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol
To a solution of (2-iodophenyl)methanol (5.88 g, 0.0251 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (40 mL, 0.5
mol) at - 78 Celsius was added 1.600 M of n-butyllithium in hexane (31.7 mL). The mixture was
stirred at -4 celsius for 1 hour, then cooled to -78 Celsius.
A solution of l-benzylpyrrolidin-3-one (3.67 mL, 0.0228 mol) in THF (2mL) was added to the above
mixture, and the resulting mixture was stirred at -78 Celsius for 2 hours. The reaction was quenched
*with small amount of brine, then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was dried over
MgSO4 and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel column
with 70% AcOEt in hexanes to give the desired compound (3.5 g, 54% yield). MS (ESI): 284.1 (M +
H4).
Step 2: Synthesis ofl'-benzyl-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine]
Diethyl azodicarboxylate (4.44 mL, 0.0282 mol) in 1 ml of THF was added to a mixture of 1-
benzyl-3-[2-(hydroxymethyI)phenyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol (3.50 g, 0.0124 mol) and triphenylphosphine
(7.40 g, 0.0282 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (50 mL, 0.6 mol) at room temperature. The mixture was
stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction solution was concentrated and the residue was
flash chromatographed on silica gel column with 50% AcOEt in hexanes to give the desired
compound (1.5 g, 46% yield). MS (ESI): 266.1 (M + H+).
Step 3: Synthesis of 3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l, 3 '-pyrrolidine]
To a solution of l'-benzyl-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine] (200 mg, 0.0008 mol) in
methanol (10 mL) was added Pd/C (150 mg), and the suspension was hydrogenated under H2 (50 psi)
overnight. The mixture was filtered and then concentrated to give the desired compound (110 mg,
92% yield). MS (ESI): 176.1 (M + H*).
Step 4: Synthesis ofl'-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidine]
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described in Example 82
(Step 5). MS (ESI): 354.1 (M + It).
Example 90
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5r3,-pyrrolidin]-7-
one
Step J: Synthesis of7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one
A solution of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine (0.820 mL, 0.00486 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (5
mL, 0.06 mol) at -75 Celsius was added to 1.600 M of n-butyllithium in hexane (4.05 mL). After the
mixture was stirred for 15 min, a solution of 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid (199 mg, 0.00162 mmol) was
added. The resulting mixture was stirred at -75 Celsius for 10 minutes, then at -20 Celsius for 30
minutes. A solution of tert-butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (250 mg, 0.0013 mol) in THF (2mL)
was then added to the above mixture. The reaction mixture continued to be stirred at -20 Celsius for
20 minutes, then was warmed up to r.t. and then stirred for additional 1 hour. The reaction mixture
was quenched with water, then concentrated to remove THF, and then acidified to pH ~1 using 6M
aqueous HC1 solution, and then stirred at r.t. overnight. The resulting mixture was extracted with
Methylene chloride. The aqueous layer was concentrated and the residue was directly purified by flash
chromatography on silica gel column with 10% methanol in methylene chloride to give the desired
compound. MS (ESI): 190.9 (M + rf).
Step 2: Synthesis of 1 '-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]- 7-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described in Example 82
(Step 5). MS (ESI): 369.0 (M + rf).
Example 91
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cycIopropyl]carbonyI}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
ooe
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to Example 90. MS (ESI): 369.0 (M + H*)
Example 92
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-lH-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-3^3'-pyrrolidin]-l-
one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to example 90. MS (ESI): 369.0 (M + H*)
Example 93
l'-{[l-(4-ChlorophenyI)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[indole-3r3'-pyrrolidin]-2(lH)-one
Step 1: Synthesis oftert-butyl l,3,4,9-tetrahydro-2H-/)-carboline-2-carboxylate
To a solution of 2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-lH-P-carboline (500 mg, 0.003 mol) in methylene chloride
(10 mL, 0.2 mol) were added di-tert-butyldicarbonate (697 mg, 0.00319 mol) and N.N-
diisopropylethylamine (0.607 mL, 0.00348 mol). The solution was stirred at room temperature for 2
hours. The reaction solution was diluted with AcOEt, then washed with saturated aqueous NaHC03
solution, then dried with MgSO*. and then concentrated to give desired compound (780 mg, 100%
yield). MS (ESI): 273.0 (M + rf).
Step 2: Synthesis oftert-butyl 2-methoxy-]'H-spiro[indole-3,3'-pyrrolidine]-l'-carboxylate
To a solution oftert-butyl l,3,4,9-tetrahydro-2H-P-carboline-2-carboxylate (780 mg, 0.0029
mol) in methylene chloride (15 mL, 0.23 mol) was added triethylamine (0.439 mL, 0.00315 mol). The
solution was stirred at 5 Celsius under darkness and nitrogen.
To the above solution with stirring, a solution oftert-butyl hypochlorite (0.373 mL, 0.00329 mol) in
CC14 (5ml) was added dropwise at 5 Celsius. The mixture was stirred at 5 Celsius untill TLC showed
that starting material was consumed.
The above mixture was then added to a solution of sodium hydroxide (1.146 g, 0.02864 mol)
jn methanol (50 mL, 1 mol) under reflux. The resulting reaction mixture was under reflux overnight
and then concentrated. The residue was diluted with AcOEt and water. The organic phase was washed
with brine, then dried over MgSO4 and concentrated. The residue was flash chromatographed on silica
gel column with 50% AcOEt in hexanes to give the desired compound (660 mg, 76% yield). MS
(ESI): 303.0 (M + H4)
Step 3: Synthesis ofspiro[indole-3,3'-pyrrolidin]-2(lH)-one
Ten-butyl 2-methoxy-rH-spiro[indole-3,3'-pyrrolidine]-r-carboxylate (660 mg, 0.0022 mol)
was mixed with trifluoroacetic acid (1 mL) and water (18 mL), and the mixture was stirred under
reflux for 3 hours. The mixture was then cooled down to room temperature, then adjusted to basic
condition (pH~10) using ammonium hydroxide, and then extracted with CH2G2. The organic phase
from the extraction was dried with MgSO4, then concentrated to give the desired product (350mg,
85% Yield). MS (ESI): 189.0 (M + H")
Step 4: Synthesis ofl '-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[indole-3,3 '-pyrrolidinj-
2(lH)-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described in Example 82
(Step 5). MS (ESI): 367.0 (M + rf).
Example 94
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]p>Tidine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step A: Butyl l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate.
A mixture of butyl l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (297.2 mg, 1.0 mmol),
pyrrazole (102.1 mg, 1.5 mmol), copper iodide (9.6 mg, 0.050 mmol), N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-
ethanediamine (11.0 u.L, 0.103 mmol) and potassium phosphate (430.0 mg, 2.026 mmol) in toluene
(2.0 mL) was deaerated and charged with nitrogen. The resulting mixture was heated at 100 °C
overnight. Ethyl acetate (10 mL) was added to the mixture. The resulting mixture was filtered through
a pad of celite, and then washed with ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated and the residue was
purified by flash chromatography to give butyl l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-l-
yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate.
Step B: l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid:
Trifluoroacetic acid (1.0 mL) was added to butyl l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-l-
yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate (60 mg) in methylene chloride (1.0 mL). The mixture was stirred
at room temperature overnight, and then concentrated to give a crude product which was directly used
*n the reaction of next step without further purification.
Step C: (1R)-1 '•({l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-cJpyridine-
1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one:
4-Methylmorpholine (55 uL, 0.50 mmol) was added to a mixture of l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-l-
yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (0.10 mmol), 3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one dihydrochloride (0.026 g, 0.10 mmol), and BOP (0.057 g, 0.11 mmol) in DMF (1 mL). The
mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, then adjusted to be acidic (PH = 2.0) with TFA,
and then diluted with DMF (0.8 mL). The resulting solution was purifiied by a prep-LC1-4S followed
by chiral HPLC to give (lR)-l'-({l-[4-(lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30%). MS (ESI): (M+H)+ = 401.1
Example 95
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
Step A: l-[4-(Difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid.
Sodium hydroxide [50% aqueous solution (3.20 g)], was added to a mixture of [4-
(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]acetonitrile (1.00 g, 5.4 mmol), benzyltriethylammonium chloride (0.10 g,
0.4 mmol) and l-bromo-2-chloro-ethane (1.58 g, 11.0 mmol) at 50 °C overnight. 1,2-Ethanediol
(10.00 mL) was then added to the mixture, and the resulting mixture was heated at 100 °C overnight.
The mixture was then poured into ice-water (30 mL) and the resulting mixture was then extracted
with ethyl ether (2x10 mL). The aqueous phase was acidified (pH = 2) with IN aqueous HC1 solution
, and then was extracted with ethyl acetate (4x15 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with
brine (10 mL), then dried over Na2SO4, then filtered, and then concentrated under reduced pressure.
The residue was the desired product which was directly used in the reaction of next step without
furoom temperatureher purification.
StepB: (lR)-]'-({l-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cycIopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one.
BOP (0.18 g, 0.42 mmol) was added to a mixture of l-[4-
(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (0.10 g, 0.46 mmol) and 3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one dihydrochloride (0.10 g, 0.38 mmol) in DMF (2.5 mL). After 5 min,
4-methylmorpholine (0.2 mL, 2.0 mmol) was added to the mixture. The resulting mixture was stirred
at room temperature overnight, then was adjusted to be acidic (pH = 2.0) with TFA, and then was
purified by prep-LC1-4S to give r-({l-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one TFA salt. The purified salt was neutrazlized by an
addition of NaHC03 aqueous solution (7.5%). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate and the
organic phase was concentrated to give r-({l-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-
3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one. The desired stereo-isomer was isolated by chiral
column to afford (lR)-l'-({l-t4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (49.5 mg, 31%). MS (ESI): (M+H)+ = 419.1
Example 96
(lR)-l'-{[l-(6-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyI]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Stepl. Benzyl 3-oxo-l 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-],3 '-pyrrolidine]-! 'carboxylate
To a solution of methyl-2-iodobenzoate(8.8 mL, 0.060 mol) in THF (300 mL) at -60 °C was
slowly added a solution of isopropylmagnesium bromide in THF (1.0 M, 66.0 mL), and the mixture
was stirred below -50 °C for 1 h. A solution of benzyl-3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (11.0 g, 0.05
mol) in THF (20.0 mL) was added to the above mixture and the reaction mixture was stirred below -
20 °C for 2 h. The reaction was quenched by an addition of saturated NH4CI aqueous solution, and the
resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate several times. The combined extract was washed
with water followed by brine, then dried and then concentrated. The product was purified by
CombiFlash using Hexane/Ethyl acetate.
Step 2. (]S)-(+)-10-Camphorsulfonic acid-3H-spiro-[2-benzofuran-l,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Palladium on carbon (10%, 0.5 g) was added to a solution of benzyl 3-oxo-l 'H,3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine]-l'carboxylate (5.0 g, 15.5 mmol) in methanol (100 mL) and the mixture
was stirred under hydrogen balloon for 4 h (HPLC completion). The solvent of the mixture was
removed under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in acetonitrile (200 mL), and (lS)-(+)-10-
camphorsulfonic acid (3.6 g, 15.5 mmol) in acetonitrile (20 mL) was then slowly added at 50 CC . The
formed solid was filtered and dried to give the desired product. LC-MS : 190.1 (M+H)+.
Step 3: Ethyl l-(6-phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate.
Sodium carbonate (42.4 mg, 0.400 mmol) in water (0.20 mL) was added to a mixture of ethyl
l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (45.1 mg, 0.200 mmol), Phenylboronic acid (24.4
mg, 0,200mmol) and tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(O) (7.15 mg) in toluene (200.0 uL) and
ethanol (100.0 |iL). The resulting mixture was irradiated by microwave at 120 °C for 15 minutes.
Ethyl acetate (5 mL) was then added to the mixture. The resulting mixture was washed with water
followed by brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, then filtered, and then concentrated
under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography with ethyl acetate/heaxane
to give ethyl l-(6-phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate.
*3tep 4: l-(6-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid.
Lithium hydroxide, monohydrate (0.016 g, 0.37 mmol) was added to ethyl l-(6-
phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (50.0 mg, 0.19 mmol) in methanol (1.5 mL) and water
(0.5 mL). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight, then was adjusted to be acidic
(pH = 5) with IN HC1 aqeous solution, and then was concentrated to give a crude product which was
directly used in the reaction of the next step without further purification.
Step 5: (1RJ-1 '-{[l-(6-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
l-(6-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid was then coupled with (lS)-(+)-10-
camphorsulfonic acid salt of (l/?)-3H-spiro-[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one using procedures
analogous to those of Example 83 to afford (lR)-l'-{[l-(6-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one. MS (ESI); (M+H)+ = 411.1
Example 97
l'-{[l-(6-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrro!idin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those for example 96. The yield:
40%. MS (ESI): (M+H)+ = 412.1
Example 98
(lR)-l'-([l-(4-Pyrrolidin-l-ylphcnyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-M'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
Step 1: tert-Butyl l-(4-pyrrolidin-l-ylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate.
A mixture of tert-butyl l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (297.1 mg, 1.0 mmol),
pyrrolidine (100.0 jaL, 1.2 mmol), sodium tert-pentoxide (154.2 mg, 1.40 mmol), [1,1-
bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II),complex with dichloromethane (1:1) (24.5
mg, 0.030 mmol) and l,r-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (16.6 mg, 0.030 mmol) was deareated
under vacuum and then charged with nitrogen. To the mixture was added toluene (2.0 mL). The
resulting mixture was heated at 100 °C for overnight. After cooling, the mixture was poured into ice-
water and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4x 10 mL) The combined organic
phase was washed with water and brine, then dried over NaaSO4, then filtered, and then concentrated
under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography with ethyl acetate/heaxane
to afford tert-butyl l-(4-pyrrolidin-l-ylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate.
Step2: (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-pyrrolidin-l-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[fwo[3,4-c]pyridine-
$. 3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one.
The above material of /erf-butyl l-(4-pyrrolidin-l-ylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate was
treated with TFA in methylene chloride to remove the ferr-butyl group, the resulting acid was then
coupled with 3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one dihydrochloride using procedures
analogous to those for Example 94 to afford (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-pyrrolidin-l-
ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one. MS (ESI):
(M+H)+ = 404.1
Example 99
(lR)-l'-{[l-(4-Pyrrolidin-l-ylphenyl)cycIopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those for example 96. The yield:
7%. MS (ESI): (M+H)+ = 403.1
Example 100
(lR)-l'-{|l-(6-Pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cycIopropyllcarbonyl}-3H-spiro(furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1: Ethyl l-(6-pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylaie.
A mixture of ethyl l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (69.8 mg, 0.309 mmol)
and pyrrolidine (250.0 uL, 3.0 mmol) in a sealed tube was heated at 100 °C for 4 hours. Then the
excess pyrrolidine in the mixture was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by
flash chromatography column to afford ethyl l-(6-pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-
yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate.
Step 2: (lR)-r-{[l-(6-pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
The above material of ethyl l-(6-pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate was
treated with LiOH in methanol to afford the corresponding acid, which was then coupled with 3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one dihydrochloride using procedures analogous to those
for example 96 to afford (lR)-l'-{[l-(6-pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one. MS (ESI): (M+H)+ = 405.1
Example 101
(lR)-r-{[l-(6-Pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyirolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those for example 96. The yield:
*.54%. MS (ESI): (M+H)+ = 404.2
Example 102
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(2-Oxo-l^-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyiTolidin]-3-one
Step 1: tert-Butyl l-[4-(2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate.
A mixture of tert-butyl l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (297.2 mg, 1.0 mmol), 2-
oxo-l,3-oxazolidine (1.2 mmol), copper(I) iodide (20.0 mg, 0.1 mmol), (trans)-cyclohexane-l,2-
diamine (22.8 mg, 0.2 mmol) and potassium carbonate (300.0 mg, 2.17 mmol) was deaerated under
vacuum and then charged with nitrogen. To the mixture was added toluene (2.0 mL). The resulting
mixture was heated at 100 °C for overnight. Then ethyl acetate (10 mL) was added to the mixture.
The resulting mixture was filtered through a pad of celite, and the solid was washed with additional
ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography with
ethyl acetate/heaxane to afford tert-butyl l-[4-(2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-
yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate.
Step 2: (lR)-]'-({l-[4-(2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one
t-Butyl l-[4-(2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate was converted to the
final compound using the procedures analogous to those for example 96. MS (ESI): (M+H)+ = 419.1
Example 103
(lR)-l'-({l-I4-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-l-yI)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-beiizofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step A: tert-Butyl l-[4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate.
A mixture of tert-butyl l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (297.2 mg, 1.0 mmol), 2-
oxo-pyrrolidine (1.2 mmol), copper(I) iodide (20.0 mg, 0.1 mmol), (trans)-cyclohexane-l ,2-diamine
(22.8 mg, 0.2 mmol) and potassium carbonate (300.0 mg, 2.17 mmol) was dearated under vacuum and
then charged with nitrogen. To the mixture was added toluene (2.0 mL). The resulting mixture was
heated at 100 °C for overnight. Then ethyl acetate (10 mL) was added to the mixture. The resulting
mixture was filtered through a pad of celite, and the solid was washed with additional ethyl acetate.
The filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography with ethyl
acetate/heaxane to afford tert-butyl l-[4-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate.
Step B: (lR)-r-({l-[4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phertyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3 '-pyrrolidinJ-3-one
tert-Butyl l-[4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate was converted to the
final compound using the procedures analogous to those for example 96. MS (ESI): (M+H)+ = 425.1
Example 104
r^fl-l^-iZ-PhenylethoxyJphenyllcyclopropylJcarbonyO-SH-spirotfuroIS^-clpyridine-l.S'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one:
Step 1.
l-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropane- carboxylic acid (0.19 g, 1.0 mmol), benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino) phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (0.24 g, 1.0 mmol) and N,N-
dimethylformamide (1.5 ml) were mixed with stirring at room temperature for ten minutes. To the
mixture, with stirring, was added 3H-spiro[fiiro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one dihydrochloride
(0.47 g, 1.0 mmol), followed by N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (0.55 ml, 3.2 mmol). The resulting
mixture was stirred at r.t. overnight. Then the reaction was quenched with water, and the reaction
mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with saturated KH2P04 solution
(x2), water (xl), saturated NaHC03 solution (x2), water (xl) and brine (xl) successively; then dried
over Na2SC>4; and then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated. The residue was further dried under
high vacuum, and the desired product was obtained (0.43 g).
Step 2.
A mixture of l'-{[l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (15 mg, purity: 80%, 0.034 mmol), (2-iodoethyl)-benzene (12 mg, 0.051
mmol), and tetra-n-butylammonium iodide (1 mg, 0.003 mmol), and Cesium Carbonate (28 mg, 0.086
mmol) in Dimethyl sulfoxide (0.3 ml) was stirred at r.t. overnight. Then the desired product was
obtained from the mixture by prep-HPLC (0.24 mg). LC1-4S: m/z 455.1 (M+H)+; 477.0 (M+Na)+.
Example 105
r-[(l-(4-[(l-Methykyclopropyl)methoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)-carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
r-{[l-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]-carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (8.2 mg, 0.023 mmol), triethylamine (3.6 ul, 0.026 mmol), triphenylphosphine (15
mg, 0.056 mmol), and diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (11 ul, 0.056 mmol) were mixed in
tetrahydrofuran (0.2 ml) at room temperature for 10 minutes. To the mixture, with stirring, was added
(l-methylcyclopropyl)methanol (4.8 mg, 0.056 mmol). The resulting mixture then was stirred at room
temperature overnight. The desired product was obtained from the mixture by prep-HPLC (5.8 mg,
59%). LC1-4S: m/z 419.1 (M+H)+.
Example 106
l'-[(l-{4-[(2-Fluorobenzyl)oxylphenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl|-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^'-
jpyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 104.
LC1-4S: m/z 459.2 (M+H)+; 481.3 (M+Na)+.
Example 107
l'-({l-[4-(Quinolin-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 104.
LC1-4S; m/z 492.3 (M+H)+; 514.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 108
r-[(l-{4-[(3-Fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 104.
LC1-4S: m/z 459.2 (M+H)+; 481.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 109
l'-({l-[4-(l,3-Benzorhiazol-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}- carbonyl)-3H-spirojfuro[3,4-
c] pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinj-3-one
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 105.
LC1-4S: m/z 498.2 (M+H)+; 520.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 110
r-{[l-(4-{[3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]oxy}phenyl)-cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one:
This compound was prepared using tsimilar procedures to those described in example 104.
LC1-4S: m/z 577.2 (M+H)+; 599.2 (M-HMa)*.
Example 111
l'-[(l-{4-[2-(4-Fluorophenyl)ethoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)-carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c)pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one:
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 104.
LC1-4S: m/z 473.2 (M+H)+; 495.1 (M+Na)+.
Examoplell2
^[(^{l-Ka-Oxo-l'HrSH-spirolfurolS.^clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidinJ-l'-yOcarbonyl]
Vyclopropyl} phenoxy)methyl] benzonitrile
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 104.
LC1-4S: m/z 466.2 (M+H)+; 488.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 113
l'-{[l-(4-Phenoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbony|}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrroIidinl-3-
one
A mixture of l-(4-phenoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (15 mg, 0.059 mmol), 3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one dihydrochloride (16 mg, 0.059 mmol), benzotriazol-
l-yloxytris(dimethy!amino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (27.4 mg, 0.062 mmol), and N,N-
diisopropylethylamine (36 ul, 0.21 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) was stirred at room
temperature for 4 hours. The desired product then was obtained from the mixture by prep-HPLC (6.2
mg, 25 %). LC1-4S: m/z 427.1 (M+H)+; 449.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 114
(lR)-r-({l-14-(Pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl|cyclopropyl}-carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one:
Step 1.
A mixture of l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (0.20 g, 1.1 mmol), [(1S,4R)-
7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-yl]rnethanesulfonic acid - (lR)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one salt (0.47 g, 1,1 mmol), Benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium
hexafluorophosphate (0.55 g, 1.2 mmol), and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.49 ml, 2.8 mmol) in
methylene chloride (3 ml) was stirred at r.t. overnight. Then the reaction was quenched with water,
and the reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with IN HCI
aqueous solution (x2), water and brine successively; then dried over Na2SO4; and then filtered. The
filtrate was concentrated to afford the desired product (0.35 g, yield: 89 %).
Step 2,
A mixture of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyirolidin]-3-one (15 mg, 0.043 mmol), 4-(bromomethyl)pyridine hydrobromide (13 mg, 0.052
mmol), Cesium Carbonate (56 mg, 0.17 mmol), and Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide (1.6 mg, 0.004
mmol) in Dimethyl sulfoxide (0.3 ml) was stirred at r.t. overnight. Then the desired product was
obtained from the mixture by prep-HPLC (10.0 mg, yield: 53%). LC1-4S: m/z 441.1 (M+H)+; 463.1
(M+Na)*.
Example US
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl|cyclopropyl}-carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
*pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 114.
LC1-4S: m/z 441.2 (M+H)+; 463.3 (M+Na)+.
Example 116
(lR)-l'-{[l-(4-pyridin-4-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1.
A mixture of l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylie acid (1.0 g, 4.1 mmol), [(lS,4R)-7,7-
dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-yl]methanesulfonic acid - (lR)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (1:1) salt (1.7 g, 4.1 mmol), benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium
hexafluorophosphate (1.8 g, 4.1 mmol), and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (1.8 ml, 10 mmol) in
methylene chloride (7 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. Then the mixture was diluted
with ethyl acetate. The resulting solution was washed with saturated KH2P04 solution (x2), water,
saturated NaHC03 solution, water and brine successively; then dried over Na2SO4; and then filtered.
The filtrate was concentrated to afford the product (1.5g).
Step 2.
A mixture of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (25 mg, 0.061 mmol), 4-(tributylstannyl)pyridine (24 mg, 0.067 mmol),
tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (3 mg, 0.003 mmol), tri-tert-butylphosphine (1.5 mg, 0.007
mmol), and potassium fluoride (12 mg, 0.20 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (0.3 ml) was microwave
irradiated at 90°C for 15 minutes. Then the desired product was obtained from the mixture by prep-
HPLC (3.2 mg, yield: 13 %). LC1-4S: m/z 411.1 (M+H)+; 433.0(M+Na)+.
Example 117
(lR)-r-{[l-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 116.
LC1-4S: m/z 374.1 (M+H)+; 396.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 118
(lR)-l'-{[l-(2-Fluoro-4-pyridin-2-ylphenyl)cycIopropyl]-carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1.
A mixture of l-(4-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (0.15 g, 0.7 mmol),
t*lS,4R)-7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-yl]methanesulfonic acid - (lR)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (1:1) salt (0.29 g, 0.7 mmol), benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (0.34 g, 0.77 mmol), and N,N-
diisopropylethylamine (0.43 ml, 2.4 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2.0 ml) was stirred at room
temperature overnight. The mixture then was diluted with ethyl acetate. The resulting solution was
washed with saturated NaHC03 solution, water, IN HCl solution, waterand brine successively; then
dried over Na2SO4; and then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated to afford the desired product (275
mg).
Step 2.
A mixture of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20 mg, purity: 80%, 0.04 mmol), 2-(tributylstannyl)-pyridine (17
mg, 0.046 mmol), Tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (2 mg, 0.002 mmol), tri-tert-
butylphosphine (0.8 mg, 0.004 mmol), and cesium carbonate (16 mg, 0.05 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (0.5
ml) was microwave irradiated at 100°C for 30 minutes. The product was obtained from the mixuture
by prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 429.2 (M+H)+; 451.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 119
(lR)-r-[(l-{4-[(E)-2-(4-Methylphenyl)vinyl]phenyl}-cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
A mixture of (lR)-r-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (25 mg, 0.061 mmol), [(E)-2-(4-methylphenyl)vinyl]boronic acid (11 mg, 0.067
mmolj, tri-tert-butylphosphine (1.5 mg, 0.007 mmol), tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (3
mg, 0.003 mmol), potassium fluoride (12 mg, 0.2 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (0.4 ml) was microwave
irradiated at 90°C for 20 minutes. The desired product was obtained from the mixture by prep-HPLC
(13.7 mg, yield; 50%). LC1-4S: m/z 450.2 (M+H)+; 472.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 120
(lR)-r-({l-|4-(2-Pyridin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}-carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
(lR)-l'-{[l-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (15 mg, 0.043 mmol), diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (20 ul, 0.10 mmol), and
triphenylphosphine (24 ul, 0.10 mmol) were mixed in tetrahydrofuran (0.2 ml) at room temperature
for 5 minutes. To the mixture, with stirring, was added 2-(2-pyridyl)ethanol (13 mg, 0.10 mmol). The
resulting mixture then was stirred at room temperature overnight. Then the desired product was
obtained from the mixture by prep-HPLC (6.4 mg, yield: 33%). LC1-4S: m/z 455.2 (M+H)+.
Example 121
l'-({l-[4-(2-Pyridin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
py rrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using similar procedures to those described in example 105.
LC1-4S: m/z
Example 122
(lR)-r-[(l-{4-[(E)-2-Pyridin-4-ylviny11ßHenyl}cycIopropyl)-carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
A mixture of POPdl catalyst (CombiPhos Catalysts, Inc) (2 mg), (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-
bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]-carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (15 mg, 0.036
mmol), 4-vinylpyridine (19 mg, 0.18 mmol), potassium carbonate (5.5 mg, 0.04 mmol) in N,N-
dimethylformamide (0.3 ml) was microwave irradiated at 135°C for 30 minutes. Then the desired
product was obtained from the mixture by prep-HPLC followe by chiral HPLC (13 mg, 82 %). .
LC1-4S: m/z 437.2 (M+H)+; 459.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 123
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(3,5-Dimethylisoxazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step la: Synthesis ofl-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
2-(4-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile (10.0 g, 0.0510 mol), l-bromo-2-chloro-ethane (5.5 mL, 0.066
mol) and benzyltriethylammonium chloride (200 mg, 0.001 mol) were added to a flask with
vigorously stirring, then 19.4 M of sodium hydroxide in water (18.4 mL) was added dropwise. The
mixture was stirred at 4 °C overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and extract with
ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with IN HC1 aqueous solutionand brine successively;
then dried with MgSC>4; and then concentrate.
To a mixture of the above residue (6.0 g, 0.027 mol) and 19.4 M of sodium hydroxide in water
(5.6 mL) was added 1,2-ethanedioI (60 mL, 1 mol). The resulting mixture was refluxed at 120 Celsius
for 20 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled down to r.t., then poured into water and the resulting
mixture was extracted with ether. The aqueous phase was acidified with HC1 aqueous solution and
extracted with ethyl acetate. Then the ethyl acetate phase was washed with brine, then dried with
MgSO4, and then concentrated to afford the desired compound. MS (ESI): 241.0.0 (M + H*)
Step lb: Synthesis of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidine'-3-one
To a solution of l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (1.0 g, 0.0041 mol) in N,N-
dimethylformamide (5 mL, 0.06 mol) was added [(lS,4S)-7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-
yl]methanesulfonic acid - (lR)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (1:1) (1.75 g, 0.00415
^nol). The solution was cooled to 0 °C, and benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium
hexafluorophosphate (2.02 g, 0.00456 mol) was added. After stirring for about 3 minutes, N,N-
diisopropylethylamine (2.17 mL, 0.0124 mol) was added to the mixture. The resulting solution was
stirred at 0GC for 20 minutes, then at r.t. overnight.
Then the solution was poured into a saturated NaHC03 aqueous solution, and the mixture was
extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with saturated NaHC03 aqueous solution
(x3), waterand brine successively; then dried with MgSO4; and then concentrate. The residue was
flash chromatographed on silica gel column with 50% AcOEt in Hexanes to afford the desired
compound. MS (ESI): 414.0.0 (M + FT), 412.00(M-H+).
Step lc: (1R)-1 '-({l-[4-(3,5-dimethylisoxazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidinJ-3-one
To a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20 mg, 0.00005 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL, 0.012 mol) were added 3,5-
dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)isoxazole (11.9 mg, 0.0000534 mol),
tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (0.2 mg, 0.0000002 mol), tri-tert-butylphosphine (0.12 mg,
5.8E-7 mol) and potassium fluoride (9.3 mg, 0.00016 mol), and the resulting mixture was heated at
150 Celsius under microwave for 50 minutes. The mixture then was cooled down to r.t. and filtered.
The filtrate was diluted with methanol, and the desired compound was obtained by revised phase
prep-HPLC. MS (ESI): 429.2 (M + FT).
Example 124
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(l-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to step lc in example 123. MS
(ESI): 414.1 (M + rT)
Example 125
(lR)-l'-({l-[4'-(Methylsulfonyl)biphenyl-4-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidinj-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to step lc in example 123. MS
(ESI); 488.1 (M + H+)
Example 126
r-({l-[4-(3-Methyl-lH-pyrazoI-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of r-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[fiiro[3,4-c]pyridine-
*l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30 mg, 0.00007 mol), 3-methyl-lH-pyrazole (7.15 mg, 0.0000871 mol) in
toluene (0.5 niL, 0.005 mol) and N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol) were added (1S,2S)-
N,N'-dimethylcyclohexane-l,2-diamine (2.1 mg, 0.000014 mol), copper(I) iodide (1 mg, 0.000007
mol), and potassium carbonate (21.1 mg, 0.000152 mol). The mixture was heated at 150 Celsius
under microwave for 60 minutes. Then the mixture was cooled down to r.t. and filtered. The filtrate
was diluted with methanol, and the desired compound was obtained by reversed phase prep-HPLC.
MS (ESI): 415.1 (M + rT).
Example 127
l'-|(l-{4-l3-(Trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyra2ol-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 126. MS
(ESI): 469.1 (M +If)
Example 128
l'-({l-[4-(4-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cydopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 126. MS
(ESI): 415.1 (M + rf)
Example 129
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2H-lndazol-2-yl)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of r-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30 mg, 0.00007 mol), lH-Indazole (10.3 mg, 0.0000871 mol) in toluene (1
mL, 0.01 mol) were added (lS,2S)-N,N'-dimethylcyclohexane-l,2-diamine (2.1 mg, 0.000014 mol),
copper(I) iodide (1 mg, 0.000007 mol), and potassium phosphate (32.4 mg, 0.000152 mol) in a sealed
vial. The mixture was microwaved at 150 Celsius for 60 minutes. Then the mixture was cooled down
to r.t. and filtered. The filtrate was diluted with methanol, and the desired compound was obtained by
revised phase prep-HPLC. MS (ESI): 451.1 (M + H*). The enantiomers were separated by chiral
HPLC.
Example 130
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropy]}earbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo|3,4-
c]pyridine-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
*,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30 mg, 0.00007 mol), lH-Imidazole, 2-methyl- (7.15 mg, 0.0000871 mol) in
N,N-dimethylformamide (1 mL, 0.01 mol) were added (lS,2S)-N,N'-dimethylcyclohexane-l,2-
diamine (2.1 mg, 0.000014 mol), copper(l) iodide (1 mg, 0.000007 mol), and cesium carbonate (49.7
mg, 0.000152 mol). The mixture was microwaved at 200 Celsius for 60 minutes. Then the mixture
was cooled down to r.t. and filtered. The filtrate was adjusted to be acidic using TFA and stirred for
30 minutes, then diluted with methanol and purified by revised phase prep-HPLC followed by chiral
HPLC to afford the desired compound. MS (ESI): 451.1 (M + Ff).
Example 131
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(2-Methyl-lH-imidazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-oiie
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 130. MS
(ESI): 415.1 (M + Ff)
Example 132
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(lH-l,2,4-triazoH-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-W-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 129. MS
(ESI): 401.1 (M +FT)
Example 133
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Hydroxycyclopentyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step la: l-[4-(l-hydroxycyclopentyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A solution of l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (600.0 mg, 0.002489 mol) in
tetrahydrofuran (20 mL, 0.2 mol) was cooled below -20 Celsius under N2 atmosphere, and 1.0 M of
dibutylmagnesium in heptane (1.3 mL) was slowly added to the solution while maintaining the
temperature below -20 Celsius. Then n-butyllithium (2.5 M in hexane, 1.1 mL) was slowly added to
the slurry while maintaining the temperature below -20 Celsius with effective stirring. After the
mixture was stirred at -20 Celsius for 1 hour, a solution of cyclopentanone (0.264 mL, 0.00299 mol)
in THF (20.0 mL) was added to the mixture. Then after stirring at -20 Celsius for 1 hour, the reaction
was quenched with ammonium chloride and the reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.
The organic phase was washed with brine, then dried over Na2SO4, and then filtered. The filtrate was
concentrated. The residue was flash chromatographed on silica gel column with 30% ethyl acetate in
hexanes to afford the desired compound. MS (ESI): 229.1 (M - OH), 269.1(M+Na+).
Step lb: (lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-hydroxycyclopentyl)phenyl]cyclopropylJ carbortyl)-3H-spiro[2-
*benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to step lb in example 123. MS
(ESI): 400.1 (M-OH")
Example 134
(lR)-l,-{[l-(4-Cyclopentylphenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyl}-3H-spiro|furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step la: l-(4-cyclopentylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
The mixture of l-[4-(l-hydroxycyclopentyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (120 mg,
0.00049 mol), triethylsilane (389 \>L, 0.00244 mol) and TFA 0.3mL was stirred at r.t. overnight. The
mixture was concentrated to afford desired product. MS (ESI): 231.1 (M + H*).
Step lb: (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-cyclopentylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to step lb in example 123. MS
(ESI): 403.1 (M + H+)
Example 135
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Hydroxycyclopentyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 133. MS (ESI):
401.1 (M- OH')
Example 136
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Hydroxycyclobutyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^}'-
py rrolidin] -3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 133. MS (ESI):
404.3(M + H")
Example 137
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(l-Hydroxycyclobutyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 133. MS
(ESI): 387.2(M - OH), 405.2(M + H*)
Example 138
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spirolfuro[3,4-
A]pyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 134. MS
(ESI):419.1(M + rT)
Example 139
(lR)-r-{[l-(4-Cyclobutylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 134. MS (ESI):
389.0(M + If).
Example 140
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(4-hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 133. MS (ESI):
434.0(M + rT)
Example 141
(lR)-r-({l-(4-(4-Hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 133. MS
(ESI): 417(M - OH"), 435.0(M + rT)
Example 142
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(2-Amino-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-bcnzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. Methyl 1-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Methyl iodide (2.8 mL, 45.0 mmol) was added to a mixture of 1-phenylcyclo-
propanecarboxylic acid (4.9 g, 30.0 mmol) and potassium carbonate (8.3 g, 60.0 mmol) in DMF (50
mL) at room temperature and the reaction mixture was stirred for 1 h. Then the reaction mixture was
diluted with diethyl ether. The resulting mixture was washed with water (x 2)and brine successively,
then dried and concentrated to afford the desired product.
Step 2. Methyl l-[4-(chloroacetyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate
Aluminium trichloride (7.9 g, 60.0 mmol) was added in portions to a mixture of methyl 1-
phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate (3.5 g, 20.0 mmol) and chloroacetyl chloride (2.0 mL, 26.0 mmol) in
carbon disulfide (40.0 mL) at 15-25 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room
temperature. Then the mixture was poured into concentrated HCI (10.0 mL) in ice (100 g). The
vssulting mixture was extracted with diethyl ether several times. The combined organic phase was
washed with brine, then dried and concentrated. The crude product was purified by CombiFlash using
hexane/ethyl acetate.
Step 3. Methyl l-[4-(2-amino-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate
A mixture of methyl l-[4-(chloroacetyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate (0.30 g, 1.2 mmol)
and thiourea (0.18 g, 2.4 mmol) in ethanol (5.0 ml) was refluxed overnight. The reaction mixture was
diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with saturated NaHCOsand brinesuccessively; then dried; and
then concentrated. The residue was tritrurated with ether followed by filtration to afford the product.
LC-MS: 275.1 (M+H)+.
Step 4. l-[4-(2-Amino-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Lithium hydroxide monohydrate (0.24 g, 5.8 mmol) was added to a mixture of methyl l-[4-
(2-amino-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate (0.2 g, 0.73 mmol) in THF (3.0 ml) and
water (1.0 mL), and the resulting mixture was refluxed for 30 minutes. Then the reation mixture was
concentrated and the residue was adjusted to be acidic (pH = ~3) by 1N HCI aqueous solution. The
precipitate fromed was filtered and washed with water to afford the desired product. LC-MS: 261.0
(M+H)+.
Step 5.
Af.N-Diisopropylethylamine (50 uL, 0.3 mmol) was added to a mixture of -[4-(2-amino-l,3-
thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (26.0 mg, 0.1 mmol), (lS)-(+)-10-camphorsulfonic
acid-3H-spiro-[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (1:1) (42.1 mg, 0.01 mmol) and BOP (57.0 mg,
0.13 mmol) in DMF (0.5 mL) at room temperature, and the reaction mixture was stirred for about 5
hours (the completion of the reaction was determined by HPLC). The crude product was purified by
prep-HPLC. LC-MS: 432.1 (M+H)+.
Example 143
(lR)-r-({l-|4-(2-Methyl-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 142. LC-MS:
431.1 (M+H)+.
Example 144
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Ethyl-l^-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-py rrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 142. LC-MS:
4445.2 (M+H)*.
Example 145
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Amino-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c] pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in examples 142. LC-MS:
433.2 (M+H)+.
Example 146
(lR)-l,-({l-[4-(2-Methy[-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro(furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-13'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in examples 142. LC-MS:
432.1 (M+H)+.
Example 147
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(lr3-Thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyI}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Isoamyl nitrite (10.0 uL) was added to a solution of (lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-amino-l,3-thiazol-4-
yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (25.0 mg, 0.06
mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1.0 mL), and the reaction mixture was stirred at 80 °C for 2 hours. Then the
solvent from the mixture was removed and the crude product was purified by prep-HPLC. LC-MS:
417.1 (M+H)+.
Example 148
4-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(methoxymethoxy)cycloburyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
Step 1. l-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(methoxymethoxy)cyclobutanecarboxylic acid.
A solution of l-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(methoxymethoxy)cyclobutanecarbonitrile, KOH, and
ethylene glycol was heated to 198 ° C for 6 h and then cooled to it. The reaction mixture was washed
with ether (2x10 mL) and then the aqueous solution was acidified (pH 3-4) with 4 M HC1 (~5 mL).
The resulting aqueous mixture then was extracted with ether (2 x 20 mL) and the combined organic
layers were dried over MgSO-t, filtered and concentrated to afford 0.6158 g of a brown oil (the
reaction was monitored by the consumption of the starting material by TLC). The identification of the
product was confirmed by 'H NMR and LC1-4S. LC-MS: 271.1 (M+H*).
Step 2.
To a solution of l-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(methoxymethoxy)cyclobutanecarboxylic acid in
methylene chloride was add DIEA, and the mixture was stirred for 10 minutes. Then BOP was added
and the mixture was stirred for 20 minutes. Then 4-pyrrolin-3-ylpyridine hydrochloride was added
|>.nd the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The completion of the reaction
was determined by LC1-4S. The reaction mixture then was poured in to a saturated NaHC03 aqueous
solution and the resulting mxitre was extract with CH2CI2 (2 x). The combined organic layers were
dried over MgSQ*, then filtered and then concentrated in-vacuo. The crude product was purified by
flash column chromatography with MeOH/CH2Cl2 ( 1%, 3%, 5%, 7%) to afford the desired product
(24.1 mg). The identification of the product was confirmed by LC1-4S and 'H NMR. LC/MS: 401.2
(M+fT).
Example 149
3-(3-Chlorophenyl)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(methoxymethoxy)cyclobutyl|
carbonyl} pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 148. LC-MS:
435.1 (M+H)+.
Example 150
r-{[rra/is-l-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxycycloburyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step I. trans-l-(4-C1-4orophenyl)-3-hydroxycyclobutanecarboxylic acid
The corresponding aldehyde was dissolved in t-BuOH/THF/2-methyIbut-2-ene and the
mixture was stirred at room temperature. A solution of sodium chlorite and sodium dihydrogen
phosphate in water was added to the mixture with stirring. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2
hours, then the volatiles were removed from the mixture. The residue was acidified (to pH 2) with
IN HC1 aqueous solution. The resulting mixture was then extracted with EtOAc (3x). The combined
organic phase was dried over MgSCv, then filtered and concentrated to afford the desired carboxylic
acid.
Step 2.
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 4.
LC/MS: 398.9 (M+H+).
Example 151
l'-{lc«-l-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-fluorocycloburyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
150 starting with the corresponding aldehyde. LC/MS: 400.1 (M+H*).
Example 152
*J'-{[cis-l-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-fluorocyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidine]
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
150 starting with the corresponding aldehyde and 3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine]
hydrochloride. LC/MS: 386.1 (M+H*).
Example 1S3
r-{[cis-l-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-fluorocyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
150 starting with the corresponding aldehyde and 7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one
hydrochloride. The compound was purified by prep-HPLC. LC/MS: 401.1 (M+HT).
Example 154
r-{(cis-l-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-fluorocyclobutyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5^*-
pyrrolidin]-7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
153. LC/MS: 401.1 (M+H4).
Example 155
3-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 1.
LC/MS: 341.1 (M+tT).
Example 156
(lR)-r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl|carbonylj-7H-spiro(furo[3,4-b]pyridine-53'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one
To a solution of piperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl- (1.20 mL, 0.00713 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (30
mL, 0.4 mol) at -75 degrees celsius was added 2.5 M of n-butyllithium in hexane (3.8 mL), and the
mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. Then a suspension of 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid (0.292 g, 0.00238
mol) in THF was added and the resulting mixture was then stirred at -75 degrees celsius for 10
minutes and then at 0 °C for 1 hour. A solution of l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]
carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-one (550 mg, 0.0020 mol) in THF (2 mL) was added to the above mixture, and
the resulting mixture was stirred at 0 degrees celsius for 20 minutes and then at 0 °C 1 hour. The
reaction mixture was acidified (to pH ~1) using 6 M HC1 aqeous solution and stired at room
temperature overnight. The reaction mixture then was neutralized (to pH ~ 7), extracted with AcOEt.
The organic phase was washed with brine, then dried over MgSO4, and concentrated. The crude
product was purified by Combiflash and then the enatiomers were separated using a chiral column.
LC/MS: 383.1 (M+lf).
Example 157
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(lH-Indazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclobutyl}carbony1)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-W-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step I. l'-{[l-(4-Bromophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-cJpyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinJ-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 90.
LC/MS: 429.1 and 427.1 (M+rT).
Step 2.
To a solution of r-{[1-(4-bromophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30 mg, 0.00007 mol), and lH-benzimidazole (0.010 g, 0.000087 mol) in
toluene (0.5 mL, 0.005 mol) and N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol), were added (1S.2S)-
N,N'-dimethylcyclohexane-l,2-diarnine (2.1 mg, 0.000014 mol), copper(I) iodide (1 mg, 0.000007
mol), and potassium carbonate (21.1 mg, 0.000152 mol), and the mixture was stirred at 120 °C
overnight. The reaction mixture was then filtered and the filtrate was dilluted with methanol. The
product was purified using prep-HPLC followed by chiral HPLC. LC-MS: 465.2 (M+H)+.
Example 158
(lR)-l*-[(l-{4-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]phenyl}cycloburyl)carbonyll-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
157, with the exception that the reaction was heated to 200 °C for lh in the microwave. LC/MS: 483.2
(M+Ft).
Example 159
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(lH-Benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclobutyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro|furo[3,4-
c] pyridine-1,3'-py rrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
157. LC/MS: 465.2 (M+Ff).
Example 160
(lR)-r-({l-|4-(2-Oxo-lr3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclobut>l}carbonyl)-3H-spiro(2-benzofuran-
1,3 '-py rrolidin] -3-one
Step 1. (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
*bne
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
116. LC/MS:426.land428.1 (M+rf).
Step 2.
To a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-broniophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (20.7 mg, 0.0000485 mol) and oxazolidin-2-one (12.7 mg, 0.000146 mol) in freshly
distilled toluene (0.34 mL, 0.0032 mol), were added tris(dibenzylidene acetone)dipalladium(O) (4.4
mg, 0.0000048 mol), tri-tert-butylphosphine (2.0 mg, 0.0000097 mol) and cesium carbonate (15.8 mg,
0.0000485 mol), and the mixture was heated to 50 'C overnight. The reaction mixture then was
cooled to rt, filtered over celite and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was
purified by prep-HPLC. LC/MS (M+H) 433.2.
Example 161
(lR)-l'-[(l-Pyridin-4-ylcyclobutyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidinl-3-one
Lithium hydroxide, monohydrate (0.013 g, 0.00031 mol) was added to a solution of ethyl I-
pyridin-4-ylcyclobutanecarboxylate (32 mg, 0.00016 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (1.6 mL, 0.020 mol) and
water (0.3 mL, 0.02 mol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature until the reaction was
complete. The mixture was acidified (to pH=5) with 4 M HCI (75 uT) and concentrated to afford the
carboxylic acid. Then [(lR,4S)-7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-yl]methanesulfonic acid -
(lR)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (1:1) (0.033 g, 0.000078 mol) and (benzotriazol-1-
yloxy)tripyrrolidinophosphonium hexafluorophosphate (0.041 g, 0.000078 mol) were added to the
above crude product of the carboxylic acid, followed by 4-methylmorpholine (6.0 |j.L, 0.00055 mol).
The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The crude product was purified by
prep-LC1-4S. LC/MS: 349.1 (M+H*).
Example 162
(lR)-r-{|l-(4-Pyridin-4-ylphenyl)cycloburyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-
3-one
This compound was prepared by a coupling procedure similar to that described in example
122 using 4-pyridinyl boronic acid and the corresponding aryl bromide. LC1-4S: m/z425.2 (M+H)+;
447.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 163
N,N-DimethyI-4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl|carbonyl}cyclopropy])pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxamide
Step]. Ethyl l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate
chloropyridin-3-yl)acetate (1.0 g, 0.0050 mol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (10 mL, 0.1 mol) at rt
under an atmosphere of nitrogen. After 30 minutes, l-bromo-2-chloro-ethane (0.84 mL, 0.010 mol)
was added to the mixture at 0 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 35 °C for 4 hours and then at
room temperature overnight. The mixture was poured into a mixture of ice-water ( 50ml) and EtOAc
(50 ml) and the resulting mixture was acidified (to pH 2) by slow addition of 6 N HC1. The layers
were separated and the organic layer was washed successively with water and brine, dried over
MgSO4 and concentrated. The residue was chromatographed by combiflash (ethyl acetate in hexanes:
80%, on silica gel) to afford the desired product. LC/MS: 226.0 and 228.0 (M+lT).
Step 2. tert-Butyl 4-{5-[l-(ethoxycarbonyl)cyclopropyl]pyridin-2-yl}piperazine-l-carboxylate
A mixture of ethyl l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (225.7 mg, 0.001000
mol) and tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (3.0 eq.) was heated at 130 °C for 6 h. After cooling, the
mixture was flash chromatographed on a silica gel column to afford the desired product. LC/MS:
376.5 (M+Ff).
Step3. tert-Butyl4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
To a solution of ferf-Butyl 4-{5-[l-(ethoxycarbonyl)cyclopropyl]pyridin-2-yl}-piperazine-l-
carboxylate (113 mg, 0.000300 mol) in THF (1.00 mL) and water (1.00 mL) and methanol (1.00 mL)
was added lithium hydroxide in water (2.00 M, 0.500 mL). The mixture was irradiated under
microwave at 100 °C for 30 minutes, and then was neutralized with 2 M HC1 (0.50 mL). The mixture
was concentrated and the residue was dissolved in DMF (3.0 mL). To the solution were added [(1S)-
7,7-dimethy!-2-oxobicycIo[2.2.1]hept-l-yl]methanesulfonic acid - (lR)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (1:1) (164 mg, 0.000390 mol), benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (146 mg, 0.000330 mol) and 4-
methylmorpholine (160 uL, 0.0014 mol). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3
hours. The reaction mixture then was adjusted to be acidic (to pH = 2.0) with TFA and diluted with
DMF (2.0 mL). The solution was purified by prep-HPLC to give the desired product. LC/MS: 519.6
(M+H*).
Step 4. N,N-Dimethyl-4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3'Oxo-l 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofurC1-4-l,3'-pyrrolidm]-l '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxamide
To a solution of tert-Butyl 4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
l'-yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate (10.4 mg, 0.0000200 mol) was
added hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 M, 20.0 jiL), and the mixture was stirred at room
(temperature for 1 hour. The solvent of the mixture then was evaporated, and to the resulting residue
were added acetonitrile (1.00 mL, 0.0191 mol), N,N-diisopropylethylamine (20.0 uL, 0.000115 mol),
and N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl chloride (4.8 uL, 0.000052 mol). The mixture was stirred at room
temperature for 30 minutes, then acidified (pH =2.0) with TFA, and then diluted with methanol (0.8
mL). The resulting solution was purified by prep-HPLC to give the desired product. LC/MS: 490.6
(M+H*).
Example 164
(lR)-r-[(l-{6-I4-(Methylsulfonyl)piperazln-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those described in example 163,
with the exception that N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl chloride was substituted for methansulfonyl chloride
in step 4. LC/MS: 497.6 (M+H4)-
Example 165
(lR)-r-[(l-{6-[4-(2-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 513.6 (M+rf).
Example 166
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(33-Difluoropyrrolidin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 440.5 (M+H+).
Example 167
(lR)-l'-[(l-{6-[(3S)-3-Hydroxypyrrolidin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spirol2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 420.5 (M+H*).
Example 168
^{(SRJ-l-IMl-fKlRJO-Oxo-l'H^H-spiro^-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinJ-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}acetamide
This compound was prepared by using procedures analogous to those described in example
163 (steps 1-3). LC/MS: 461.5 (M+rT).
Example 169
(lR)-r-({l-[6-(13-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yI)pyridin-3-yl]cycIopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 452.5 (M+H*).
Example 170
(lR)-r-({l-[6-(3,4-DihydroisoquinoIin-2(lH)-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cycIopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using procedures analogous to those described in example
163 (steps 1-3). LC/MS: 466.5(M+rf).
Example 171
(lR)-l'-{[l-(6-Morpholin-4-yIpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 420.l^Vl+H4).
Example 172
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(4-Hydroxypiperidin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
bcnzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-onc
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 434.1 (M+rT).
Example 173
N-{4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-Oxo-l'Hr3H-spirt>[2-benzofuran-lr3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]phenyl}acetamide
Step 1. (1R)-1 '-{[l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
4-Methylmorpholine (790 (J.L, 0.0072 mol) was added to a mixture of l-(6-chloropyridin-3-
yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (1.8 mmol, 0.0018 mol), [(lR,4S)-7,7-dimethyl-2-
oxobicyclo[2.2.1 ]hept-l-yl]methanesulfonic acid - (1 R)-3H-spiro[2-benzoruran-l,3'-pyiTolidin]-3-one
(1:1) (760 mg, 0.0018 mol) (prepared by methods described in example 96, steps 1-2), (benzotriazol-
l-yloxy)tripyrrolidinophosphonium hexafluorophosphate (984 mg, 0.00189 mol), or benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (836 mg, 0.00189 mol) in N,N-
?iimethylformamide (10 mL, 0.1 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2
hours. The crude product was purified by prep-LC1-4S. LC/MS: 369.1(M+H+).
Step 2.
Sodium carbonate (12.7 mg, 0.000120 mol) in water (0.100 mL) was added to a mixture of
(lR)-l'-{[l-(6-chIoropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one (22.1 mg, 0.0000600 mol), [4-(acetyIamino)phenyl]boronic acid (10.7 mg, 0.0000600 mol) and
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(O) (2.14 mg, 1.86 x 10"6 mol) in toluene (200.00 ^iL, 0.0018776
mol) and ethanol (100.00 nL, 0.0017127 mol). The resulting mixture was irradiated by microwave at
120 °C for 15 minutes. Ethyl acetate ( 5 mL) was added and the resulting mixture was washed with
water and brine successively. The organic layer was dried over Na2SC>4, then filtered, and then
concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl
acetate/heaxane to give the desired product. LC/MS: 468.5 (M+H*).
Example 174
(lR)-r-({l-[6-(2-FluorophenyI)pyridin-3-yllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
173. LC/MS: 429.l(M+rT).
Example 175
(lR)-r-({l-[6-(l-Benzothien-3-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyirolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
173. LC/MS: 467.6 (M+rT).
Example 176
(lR)-r-{[l-(2,3'-Bipyridin-5-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
173. LC/MS: 412.5 (M+H+).
Example 177
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(l-MethyI-lH-indol-5-yl)nyridine-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 96.
*LC/MS: 464.5 (M+rT).
Example 178
(lR)-l'-[(l-{6-[3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]Dyridine-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 96.
LC/MS: 495.5 (M+H").
Example 179
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(3-Thienyl)pyridine-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 96.
LC/MS: 417.5 (M+H+).
Example 180
(lR)-l'-[(l-{6-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyridine-3-yl}cycIopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 96.
LC/MS: 479.5 (M+H*).
Example 181
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(l-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridine-3-yllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 96.
LC/MS: 415.5 (M+rT).
Example 182
(lR)-r-{(l-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 96
(omitting step 3). LC/MS: 369.5 (M+H*).
Example 183
(lR)-^-({l-[6-(Benzyloxy)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-
pyrrolidin|-3-one
The procedure that was outlined for the synthesis of example 96 was followed with the
exception that step 3 was omitted and replaced with the following procedure:
Step 3 substitute. l-[6-(benzyloxy)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A mixture of ethyl l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (45.1 mg, 0.000200
mol), benzyl alcohol (0.50 mL, 0.0048 mol) and sodium hydride (9.50 mg, 0.000238 mol) was
irradiated by microwave at 150 "C for 15 minutes. After cooling, additional sodium hydride (9.5 mg)
was added to the mixture. The mixture then was irradiated by microwave at 150 °C for 15 minutes.
Ethyl acetate ( 5 mL) was added and the resulting mixture was washed with water and brine
successively. The organic layer was dried over NajSC1-4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced
pressure. The residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl acetate/heaxane to give the desired
product.
Following the BOP coupling the desired product, (lR)-l'-({l-[6-(benzyloxy)pyridin-3-
yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one, was purified by prep-HPLC.
LC/MS: 441.2 (M+H*).
Example 184
(lR)-l'-[(l-Quinolin-3-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to that used for example 173 (step 1).
LC/MS: 385.2 (M+I-T).
Example 185
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(l-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c] pyridine-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 96.
LC/MS: 416.2 (M+rT).
Example 186
(lR)-r-((l-[6-(Benzyloxy)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
183. LC/MS: 442.2 (M+H4).
Example 187
(lR)-r-{[l-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that
described in example 182. LC/MS: 370.5 (M+rf).
Example 188
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(3,4-Dihydroisoquinolin-2(lH)-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
170. LC/MS: 467.2 (M+H4).
Example 189
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(lr3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyI)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-cjpyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-oiie
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in example
163. LC/MS: 453.2 (M+H4).
Example 190
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(3^-Difluoropyrrolidin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spirolfuro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-oiie
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 441.2 (M+H4).
Example 191
(lR)-Isobutyl4-(5-{l-[(3-oxo-l'H^H-spiro[furol3,4-clpyridine-13,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 163.
LC/MS: 520.1 (M+H4).
Example 192
(lR)-2-[4-(5-{l-[(3-Oxo-l'H^H-spiro[furo|3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-l,-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazin-l-yl]benzonitrile
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 521.1 (M+H4).
Example 193
(lR)-r-[(l-{6-[4-(4-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 163
(steps 1-3). LC/MS: 514.5 (M+H4).
Example 194
?(lRJ-l'-Kl-fe-fS-tTrifluoromethyOphenyllpyridin-B-ylJcyclopropylJcarbonyll-SH-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 96.
LC/MS: 480.4 (M+rf).
Example 195
(lR)-l*-[(l-{6-[3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro|furol3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 96.
LC/MS: 496.1 (M+H+).
Example 196
(lRH-CS-ll-KS-Oxo-rH^H-spiroIfurotS^-clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)benzonitrile
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 173.
LC/MS: 437.2 (M+rf).
Example 197
(lR)-r-({l-(6-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrroUdin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 173.
LC/MS: 464.1 (M+H*).
Example 198
(lR)-l'-[(l-{6-[4-(Methoxymethyl)phenyl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c| pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 173.
LC/MS: 456.2 (M+H*).
Example 199
(lR)-N-[3-(5-{l-[(3-Oxo-rH^H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-13'-pyrrolidin]-l'-yl)carbonyl]
cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)phenyl)acetamide
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 173,
LC/MS: 469.2 (M+rf).
Example 200
(l^-^S-ll-Ka-Oxo-l'H^H-spiroIfurolS.^clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidinl-l'-yOcarbonyl]
t*-lopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)benzamide
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 173.
LC/MS: 455.2 (M+H*).
Example 201
(lR)-l*-[(l-{6-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro [furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidiii]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 173.
LC/MS: 490.1 (M+H*).
Example 202
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(l-Methyl-lH-indol-S-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-lr3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous analogous to the one described in
example 96. LC/MS: 465.2 (M+H+).
Example 203
(lR)-r-({l-[6-(l-Benzothien-5-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 96.
LC/MS: 468.2 (M+H+).
Example 204
(lR)-r-{(l-(6-Quinolin-3-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 96.
LC/MS: 463.2 (M+Hf).
Example 205
(lR)-r-({l-[6-(3-Thienyl)pyridin-3-yl]cycIopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 96.
LC/MS: 418.2 (M+hT).
Example 206
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxo-2^-dihydro-lH-indol-l-yJ)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbony!)-3H-
^piro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 129.
LC/MS: 466.2 (M+HT).
Example 207
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-2^-dihydro-lH-benzimidaioH-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}
carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^}'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. 1 '-({l-[4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to the one described in example 129.
LC/MS: 467.2 (M+H+).
Step 2.
To a solution of (lR)-l*-({l-[4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-lH-benzimidazol-l-
yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l ,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (50 mg, 0.0001
mol) in dimethyl sulfoxide (1 mL, 0.01 mol) were added potassium carbonate (16.3 mg, 0.000118
mol) and methyl iodide (6.67 \xL, 0.000107 mol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for.
2 hours. The crude product was purified by prep-HPLC. LC/MS: 480.2 (M+ff).
Example 208
(lR)-4-{l-[(3-OxQ-l'H3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-yl)carbonyl]
cyclopropyl} benzonitrile
Step 1. Methyl l-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate
A degassed mixture of methyl l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (4.748 g, 0.02254
mol), zinc cyanide (2.701 g, 0.02254 mol), bis(tri-t-butylphosphine)palladium (705 mg, 0.00135 mol)
and zinc (265 mg, 0.00406 mol) powder in anhydrous N-methylpyrrolidinone (50.0 mL, 0.518 mol)
was heated at 150 °C for 18 hours. The completion of the reaction is determined by LC1-4S and TLC.
The reaction mixture was cooled to rt, diluted with EtOAc, filtered through a pad of celite and the
solid was washed with EtOAc. The filtrate was washed with 2 N NH4OH (100 mL) and brine
successively, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was
purified by Combiflash with 2-15% EtOAc/hexanes to give the product as a colorless oil (3.434 g,
76% in yield). LC/MS: (M+H) = 202.1.
Step 2.
The above compound was subjected to the analogous hydrolysis and amide coupling reaction
described in step 3 of example 163. LC/MS: 360.1 (M+H4).
«l Example 209
(lRJ-a-tl-KS-Oxo-l'H^H-spirolfuroia.^clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidinl-l'-ylJcarbonyl]
cyclopropyl}benzenecarbothioamide
To a microwave vial were added 4-{l-[(3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[fiiro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-r-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}benzonitrile (0.6085 g, 0.001693 mol), ammonium sulfide in
water (7.34 M, 0.461 mL) and methanol (10.00 mL, 0.2469 mol). The resulting solution was
microwave irradiated at 100 °C for 30 minutes. The reaction was quenched with 40 mL water, and
yellow solid precipitated from the reaction mixture. The precipitated yellow solid was collected by
filtration. The filtrate was extracted with ethyl acetate (x 3). The combined organic phase was washed
with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. No product was present in the
organic layer or aqeous layer. The precipitated yellow solid was identified as the desired product by
'HNMR. No purification was required. LC/MS: 394.1 (M+H*).
Example 210
(lR)-r-[(l-{4-[l-(Methylsulfonyl)-l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yIJphenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl)-
3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step]. l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Sodium hydroxide (50% aqueous solution, 60.0 g, 1.03 mol) was added to a mixture of 4-
bromobenzeneacetonitrile (19.6 g, 0.100 mol), benzyltriethylarnmonium chloride (1.8 g, 0.0079 mol),
and l-bromo-2-chloro-ethane (30.0 g, 0.209 mol) at 50 °C for 5 hours. 1,2-Ethanediol (200.0 mL,
3.588 mol) was added to the mixture and the resulting mixture was heated at 100 °C overnight. The
mixture was poured into ice-water (30 mL) and was extracted with ethyl ether (2x10 mL). The
aqueous phase was acidified (to pH = 2) with IN HC1 and was extracted with ethyl acetate (4x15
mL). The combined organic phases were washed with brine (10 mL), dried overNajSQt, filtered, and
concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was used in next step reaction without further
purification.
Step 2. l-{4-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-hydroxypiperidin-4-yl]phenyl} cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A solution of l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (1000.0 mg, 0.0041480 mol) in
tetrahydrofuran (30 mL, 0.4 mol) was cooled below -20 °C under a N2 atmosphere and
dibutylmagnesium in heptane (1.0 M, 2.2 mL) was slowly added to the solution while the reaction
temperature was maintained below -20 °C. Then 2.5 M of n-butyllithium in hexane (1.8 mL) was
slowly added to the mixture below -20 °C under effective stirring. After stirring below -20 °C for 1 h,
a solution of teM-butyl 4-oxo-l-piperidinecarboxylate (0.909 g, 0.00456 mol) in THF (20.0 mL) was
added to the mixture below -20 °C. After stirring below -20 °C for 1 h, the reaction was quenched
with ammonium chloride. The product was extracted with EtOAc and the combined extract was
washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated and then purified by
^ombiflash, eluting with 5% methanol in methylene chloride.
Step 3. tert-butyl 4-hydroxy-4-(4-{l-[(3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l '-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)piperidine-l-carboxylate
To a solution of l-{4-[l-(/er/-butoxycarbonyl)-4-hydroxypiperidin-4-
yl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (230 mg, 0.00064 mol) in methylene chloride (2 mL, 0.03
mol) was added (lR)-3-H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one dihydrochloride (184 mg,
0.000700 mol). The solution was cooled to 0 °C, prior to the addition of BOP. The solution was
stirred for 3 minutes and then DIEA was added. Stirring was continued at 0 *C for 20 minutes and
then the reaction mixture was allowed to gradually warm to room temperature while stirring
overnight. The crude product was purified by Combiflash eluting with 10% methanol in methylene
chloride. LC/MS: 534.4 (M+H+).
Step 4. r-(fI-[4-(l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenylJcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3B-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of rerf-butyl (lR)-4-hydroxy-4-(4-{l-[(3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)piperidine-l-carboxylate (140 mg, 0.00026 mol)
in methanol (1 mL, 0.02 mol) was added hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4 M, 0.9 mL) and the
resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was then
concentrated and TFA (2 mL) was added and the solution was stirred at room temperature overnight.
The solvent was removed to afford the desired product. LC/MS: 416.2 (M+H*).
Step 5.
To a solution of (lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl]
cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (22 mg, 0.000053 mol) in
acetonitrile (0.5 mL, 0.01 mol) were added triethylamine (16.8 \xL, 0.000120 mol) and methane
sulfonyl chloride. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The crude
product was purified by prep-HPLC. LC/MS: 494.2 (M+H+).
Example 211
(lR)-r-[(l-{4-|(E)-2-Pyridin-4-ylvinyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those used for the preparation of
example 122. LC1-4S: m/z 438.2 (M+H)+; 460.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 212
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[Cyclopentyl(fluoro)methyI]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
-£]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. l-{4-[cyclopentyl(hydroxy)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarbonitrile
To a solution of l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile (2.01 g, 0.00905 mol) in
tetrahydrofiiran (30 mL, 0.4 mol) was added 2.5 M of n-butyllithium in hexane (4.0 mL) at -78 CC and
the mixture was stirred at -30 °C for 30 minutes. A solution of cyclopentanecarbaldehyde (0.972 g,
0.00990 mol) in THF (2 mL) was added to the above mixture and the resulting mixture was stirred at -
78 °C for 2 hours. The reaction was then quenched with a small amount of saturated aqueous NH4CI
solution followed by extraction with ethyl acetate, drying with MgSC>4, and concentrating under
reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography, eluting with 30% AcOEt
in hexanes.
Step 2. l-{4-[cyclopentyl(fluoro)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarbonitrile
l-{4-[Cyclopentyl(hydroxy)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarbonitrile (600.0 mg, 0.002486
mol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (10 mL, 0.2 mol), cooled to -78 CC, and to the solution was
added diethylaminosulfur trifluoride (0.328 mL, 0.00249 mol) (DAST). The resulting reaction
mixture was warmed to rt and stirred at rt for 18 h. The reaction mixture then was poured into ice-
water containing NaHCOj and the resulting mixture was extracted with CH2C12 (3x). The combined
organic phase was dried over Na2SO4, and concentrated to afford the product.
Step 3. l-{4-[cyclopentyl(fluoro)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
To a mixture of l-{4-[cyclopentyl(fluoro)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarbonitrile (600.0 mg,
0.002466 mol) and 19.4 M of sodium hydroxide in water (0.51 mL) was added 1,2-ethanediol (5 mL,
0.09 mol), and the mixture was refluxed at 100 °C overnight. After cooling down to rt, the reaction
mixture was poured into water and extracted with ether. The aqueous phase then was acidified with
HC1 and extract with ether. Then the organic phase was washed with brine, dryed over MgSO4, and
concentrated to afford the desired product.
Step 4.
The BOP coupling was performed under conditions analogous to those outlined in example
95, step B. LC/MS: 435.2 (M+H+).
Example 213
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo|3,4-
c]pyridinc-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A solution of l-(4-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (0.70 g, 0.0036 mol) with 1.0
fe of L-Selectride® in tetrahydrofuran (18 mL) was microwave irradiated at 120 °C for 2 hours. The
completion of the reaction was achieved after LC1-4S indicated that the starting material was
consumed. Then reaction mixture was acidified (pH=2) with concentrated HCI solution. The mixture
was concentrated and the residue was diluted with water and stirred at it to precipitate the white solid
product, which was filtered and dried under vaccum to give 3.73 g of the desired product. The
structure was confirmed by 'H NMR.
Step 2. 1 '-{[l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
A solution of l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (0.250 g, 0.00140 mol),
benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (0.652 g, 0.00147 mol) in
N,N-dimethylformamide (2.0 mL, 0.026 mol) was stirred at rt for 10 minutes. The solution then was
cooled to 0 °C and (lR)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (0.53 g, 0.0014 mol) was
added to the solution followed by N,N-diisopropylethylamine (610 \\L, 0.0035 mol). The resulting
mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. After work-up, 0.95 g of the crude product was
obtained, which was used without further purification.
Step 3.
A mixture of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (10 mg, 0.00003 mol), tetrahydro-4H-pyran-4-ol (6.5 uL, 0.000068
mol), diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (13 p±, 0.000068 mol), and triphenylphosphine (18 mg, 0.000068
mol) in tetrahydrofuran (200 uL, 0.002 mol) was stirred at room temperature overnight. It was
purified with prep-HPLC to afford 2.3 mg of product. LC1-4S: m/z 435.1 (M+H)+.
Example 214
tert-Butyl(4-{l-[((lR)-3-oxo-l'H^H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-M*-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl|cyclopropyl}phenoxy)acetate
This compound was prepared by procedures analogous to those in example 213, with the
exception that step 3 in example 213 was replaced with the following procedure: A mixture of I'-{[1-
(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30 mg,
0.00004 mol), acetic acid, bromo-, 1,1 -dimethylethyl ester (9.5 \xL, 0.000064 mol), and cesium
carbonate (42 mg, 0.00013 mol) in dimethyl sulfoxide (500 \xL, 0.007 mol) was microwave irradiated
at 120 °C, for 10 minutes. The crude product was purified by prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 465.1
(M+H)+; 487.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 215
>(4-{l-[((lR)-3-Oxo-l'H^H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-13'-pyrrolidin]-l,-yl)carbonyl]
cyclopropyl}phenoxy)acetonitrile
The title compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 213, with the
exception that step 3 was replaced with the following procedure: a mixture of l'-{[l-(4-
hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (15 mg,
0.000043 mol), bromoacetonitrile (4.3 (iL, 0.000064 mol), cesium carbonate (28 mg, 0.000086 mol),
and tetra-n-butylammonium iodide (1 mg, 0.000003 mol) in dimethyl sulfoxide (300 uL, 0.004 mol)
was stirred at room temperature overnight. The crude product was purified with prep-HPLC. LC1-4S:
m/z 390.1 (M+H)+; 412.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 216
(lR)4'-[(l-{4-[(5-Methylisoxazol-3-yl)methoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^'-pyrroIidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for the synthesis
of example 215. LC1-4S: m/z 446.2 (M+H)+; 468.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 217
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Cyclopentylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro(furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using procedures analogous to those described in example
213. LC/MS: m/z 433.1 (M+H)+; 455.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 218
(lR)-l'-({l-|4-(Quinolin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c] pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for the synthesis
of example 213. LC/MS: 492.2 (M+H*).
Example 219
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(Quinolin-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for the synthesis
of example 213. LC/MS: 492.2 (M+tf").
Example 220
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Quinolin-6-ylmethoxy)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
t£Spyndine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-oiie
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for the synthesis
of example 213. LC/MS: 492.2 (M+H*).
Example 221
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(Pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyI)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those described for the synthesis
of example 215. LC/MS: 442.2 (M+rf) and 464.1 (M+Na+).
Example 222
6-(Trifluoromethyl)-l'-({l-l4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c] pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
Step 1. tert-butyl 3-oxo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidine]-l'-
carboxylate
To a solution of piperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl- (0.608 mL, 0.00360 mol) in tetrahydrofuran
(15.0 mL, 0.185 mol) at -75 °C was added n-butyllithium in hexane (2.5 M, 2.50 mL). After 15
minutes., a suspension of 6-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinic acid (477.8 mg, 0.002500 mol) in THF (3 mL)
was added to the mixture. The mixture was stirred at -55 to -40 °C for 2 hours. terr-Butyl 3-
oxopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (370.4 mg, 0.002000 mol) in THF (2.0 mL) then was added to the
above mixture and the reaction temperature was maintained at -40 °C. The mixture was stirred at -40
°C for 30 minutes, then slowly warmed up to 0 °C. To the mixture was added acetic acid (2.00 mL,
0.0352 mol) at 0 °C and the solution was stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture
was carefully neutralized with NaHC03 and the resulting mixture was extracted with AcOEt (4x30
mL) The combined organic phase was washed with brine (30 mL), dried over MgSO4, and
concentrated. The residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl acetate/heaxane to give the desired
product. LC/MS: 359.1 (M+fT)
Step 2. 6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-onedihydrochloride
tert -Butyl 3-oxo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidine]-r-
carboxylate (0.49 g, 0.0014 mol) was treated with hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 M, 2.0 mL)
at rt for 1 h. The solvent then was evaporated and the residue was washed with ether and dried to give
the desired product. LC/MS: 332.1 (M+H*)
Step 3. 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-l '-({l-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l, 3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to the one described in step C of
sample 94. LC/MS: 471.1 (M+H*).
Example 223
r-({l-[4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-
spiro[furo|3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to the one described in example
222. LC/MS: 487.1 (M+rT).
Example 224
l'-{[l-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c|pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to the one described in example
222. LC/MS: 439.1 (M+H*).
Example 225
l'-{[l-(l,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to the one described in example
222. LC/MS: 460.1 (M+tT).
Example 226
r-{(l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to the one described in example
222. LC/MS: 437.1 (M+rT").
Example 227
4-Fluoro-r-[(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl|-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^}'-
pyrrolidin|-3-one
Step 1. tert-butyl 4-fluoro-3-oxo-l 'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidine]-1 '-carboxylate
To a solution of piperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl- (0.984 mL, 0.00583 mol) in tetrahydrofuran
(15.0 mL, 0.185 mol) at -75 °C was added 2.50 M of n-butyllithium in hexane (4.00 mL). After 15
minutes, a suspension of 2-fluoronicotinic acid (0.548 g, 0.00389 mol) in THF (5 mL) was added to
the mixture. Stirring was continued at -55 °C for 1 h. tert-Butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxyIate (0.60
g, 0.0032 mol) in THF (2.0 mL) was added to the above mixture, and the reaction temperature was
maintained at -50 to -40 °C. The mixture was stirred at -40 °C for 30 min. and then slowly allowed to
warm to 0 °C. To the mixture was added acetic acid (4.0 mL, 0.070 mol) at 0 °C. The mixture was
-fctirred at room temperature overnight and then was carefully neutralized with NaHCC1-6. The resulting
mixture was extracted with AcOEt (4x30 mL). The organic phase was washed with brine (30 mL),
dried over MgSO4, and concentrated. The residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl
acetate/heaxane to give the desired product 0.41 g. LC/MS: 309.1 (M+H*).
Step 2. l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A solution of NaOH in water (2 ml, 50%) was added to a mixture of quinolin-4-ylacetonitrile
(0.5 g, 0.002 mol), l-bromo-2-chloro-ethane (1.0 mL, 0.012 mol), and benzyltriethylammonium
chloride (0.1 g, 0.0004 mol) at 50 °C. After the mixture was stirred at 50 °C for 3 hours, 1,2-
ethanediol (5 mL, 0.09 mol) was added. Then the reaction mixture was stirred at 100 °C overnight.
The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and washed with ether (3X). The aqueous layer
was acidified (pH = 2), and then extracted with ethyl acetate (3X). The combined organic layer was
dried over MgSO4, filtered, and concentrated to afford the desired product. LC/MS: 214.1 (M+H*).
Step 3.
HC1 in dioxane (4.0 M, 1 mL) was added to tert-butyl 4-fluoro-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidine]-r-carboxylate (25.8 mg, 0.0000837 mol). The reaction mixture was
stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes before the volatiles was removed to afford the free amine
(hydrochloric acid salt), which was subsequently used in the coupling reaction. 4-Methylmorpholine
(50 \±L, 0.0004 mol) was added to a mixture of l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid (17.8 mg,
0.0000837 mol), 4-fluoro-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one dihydrochloride (23.5
mg, 0.0000837 mol), and (benzotriazol-l-yloxy)tripyrrolidinophosphonium hexafluorophosphate
(45.7 mg, 0.0000879 mol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol). The reaction mixture
was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The crude product was purified by prep-LC1-4S. LC/MS:
402.1 (M+H*).
Example 228
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-fluoro-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-13-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those in example 227. LC/MS:
387.1 (M+I-T).
Example 229
7-Fluoro-l'-[(l-{4-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]phcnyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl|-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c)pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. l-{4-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A mixture of {4-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyl} acetonitrile (1.15 g, 0.00529 mol), l-bromo-2-
-fchloro-ethane, (880 uL, 0.010 mol), benzyltriethyl ammonium chloride (70 mg, 0.0003 mol) and 1.5
ml of 50% NaOH-water (w/w) solution was kept at 50 "C with stirring for 3 hours. LC1-4S data
supported that the reaction was complete. To the above solution 1,2-ethanediol (10 mL, 0.2 mol) was
added. The mixture was heated at 100 °C overnight. After work-up 1.2 g of solid product was
obtained. LC/MS: 387.1 (M+H*).
Step2. tert-butyl4-fluoro-3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-h3'-pyrrolidine]-l'-carboxylate
To a solution of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine, (0.984 mL, 0.00583 mol) in tetrahydrofuran
(15.0 mL, 0.185 mol) at -75 °C was added n-butyllithium in hexane (2.50 M, 4.00 mL). After 15 min,
a suspension of 2-fluoronicotinic acid (0.548 g, 0.00389 mol) in THF (5 mL) was added to the
mixture. The mixture was kept at -55 °C with stirring for 1 hour. tert-Butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-
carboxylate (0.60 g, 0.0032 mol) in THF (2.0 mL) was added to the above mixture while the reaction
temperature was maintained at -50 to -40 °C. The mixture was stirred at -40 °C for 30 minutes and
then slowly allowed to warm to 0 °C. To the mixture was added acetic acid (4.0 mL, 0.070 mol) at 0
°C and the reaction was allowed to gradually warm to room temperature with stirring overnight. The
reaction mxture was carefully neutralized with NaHCC>3 and the resulting mixture was extracted with
AcOEt (4x30 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (30 mL), dried over with
MgSO4, and concentrated. The residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl acetate/heaxane to give
the desired product (0.41 g). LC/MS: 309.1 (M+H4").
Step 3. 7-Fluoro-l'-[(l-{4-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-om
The title compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that described in step 3 of
example 227. LC/MS: 453.1 (M+H+).
Example 230
r-{|l-(4-Bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7-fluoro-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was formed using procedures analogous to those in example 229. LC/MS:
432.1 (M+rT).
Example 231
(lR^r-dl^l^-Benzothiazol-l-yOcyclopropyllcarbonyll-SH-spirolfuro^^clpyridine-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that in step B of example
-£5,. The prerequisite l-(l,3-benzothiazo1-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid was prepared by using a
procedure analogous to that used in step 2 of example 227,. LC/MS: 392.1 (M+H^).
Example 232
r-dl-Cl^-BeMothiazoH-yOcyclopropyllcarbonylJ-^chloro-SH-spirotfuroP^clpyridine-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1, tert-butyl6 To a solution of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine, (508 mg, 0.00360 mol) in tetrahydrofuran
(15.0 mL, 0.185 mol) at -75 °C was added 2.50 M of n-butyllithium in hexane (2.50 mL). After 15
minutes, a suspension of 6-chloronicotinic acid (393.9 mg, 0.002500 mol) in THF (2 mL) was added.
The mixture was stirred at -55 °C to -20 °C for 2 hours, then was re-cooled to -20 °C. /erf-Butyl 3-
oxopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (370.4 mg, 0.002000 mol) in THF (2.0 mL) was added to the above
mixture and the reaction temperature was maintained at -40 °C. After stirring for 30 minutes, the
reaction was allowed to slowly warm up to 0 °C. To the mixture was added acetic acid (2.00 mL,
0.0352 mol) at 0 °C and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture
was carefully neutralized with NaHC03. The resulting mixture was extracted with AcOEt (4x30 mL).
The combined organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL), dried over MgSO4, and concentrated.
The residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl acetate/heaxane to give the desired product.
Step 2. l'-{[l-(l,3-Bemothiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-chloro-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one
The title compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to that in step 3 of example 227.
LC/MS: 426.6 (M+rf).
Example 233
6-Chloro-l'-({l-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
clpyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that described above for the
synthesis of example 232. LC/MS: 453.6 (M+H+).
Example 234
6-Chloro-r-{[l-(2-nuorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that described above for the
synthesis of example 232. LC/MS: 387.6 (M+Jf).
Example 235
41R)-l'-({l-[4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-l,3-thiazol-2-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrroIidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that described above for the
synthesis of example 231. LC/MS: 452.8 (M+H*).
Example 236
4-(l-{[(lR)-3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-l'-yl]carbonyl}
cyclopropyl)benzonitrile
A degassed mixture of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one (36.0 mg, 0.0000979 mol) (example 83), zinc cyanide (23.4 mg,
0.000196 mol), bis(tri-t-butylphosphine)palladiurn (31 mg, 0.000059 mol) and zinc (11.5 mg,
0.000176 mol) powder in N-methylpyrrolidinone (1.00 mL, 0.0104 mol) was heated at 150 °C for 16
hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, diluted with EtOAc, filtered through a
pad of celite and the solid was washed with EtOAc. The filtrate was washed with 2 N NH4OH (20
mL) and brine successively, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The
residue was purified by Combiflash with 10-20% EtOAc/heaxnes to give the product. LC/MS: 359.1
(M+H*).
Example 237
(lR)-l'-{[l-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl) cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that described above for the
synthesis of example 116. LC/MS: 440.3 (M+ff>
Example 238
(lR)-r-{[l-(4-Bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one
Step 1. l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Sodium hydroxide, 50% aqueous solution (60.4 mL, 1.58 mol) was added to a mixture of 4-
bromobenzeneacetonitrile (30 g, 0.2 mol), benzyltriethylammonium chloride (2.8 g, 0.012 mol), and
l-bromo-2-chloroethane (26.S mL, 0.320 mol) at 50 "C for 5 hours. 1,2-ethanediol (306.0 mL, 5.491
mol) was added to the mixture and the resulting mixture was heated at 100 °C overnight. The mixture
was poured into ice-water (60 mL) and was extracted with ethyl ether (2x150 mL). The aqueous
phase was acidified (pH =2) with IN HCI and was extracted with ethyl acetate (3x50 mL). The
combined organic phase was washed with brine (100 mL), dried over MgSO4, filtered, and
concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was the desired product (36.6 g) which was directly
|ked in next step without further purification. !H NMR confirmed the structure of the product.
Step 2.
To a stirred solution of l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (1.616 g, 0.006704
mol) in anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide (12.0 mL, 0.155 mol) at room temperature was added
(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-yl)methanesulfonic acid - (lR)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (1:1) (2.569 g, 0.006095 mol, example 96, steps 1-2), benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (3.057 g, 0.006704 mol), followed by
N,N-diisopropylethylamine (4.27 mL, 0.0244 mol). The resulting clear solution was stirred at
temperature for 17 hours. LC1-4S showed that the reaction was complete. The reaction was quenched
with saturated aqueous NaHC03 (50 mL), and the reaction miture was extracted with EtOAc (2x).
The combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and
concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by Combiflash with 30-70% EtOAc/hexanes to give
the product as a colorless solid (2.258 g, 90% in yield). LC/MS (M+rf) = 412.1.
Example 239
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Pyrrolidin-l-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidiii]-3-one
A mixture of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (68.0 mg, 0.000165 mol, example 238), pyrrolidine (42 pL, 0.00049 mol),
molybdenum hexacarbonyl (44 mg, 0.00016 mol), trans-di(p-acetato)bis[o-(di-o-
tolylphosphino)benzyl]dipalladium (II) (16 mg, 0.000016 mol) and l,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0] undec-7-
ene (76 pL, 0.00049 mol) (DBU) in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL, 0.025 mol) in a microwave
vial was irradiated with microwaves to 150 °C for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was filtered. The
filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC to afford the product as a solid (55.9 mg, 79% in yield). LC/MS
(M+rT) = 431.1.
Example 240
4-(l-{[(lR)-3-Oxo-l,H^H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-l,-yl)carbonyl}
cyclopropyl)benzohydrazide
A mixture of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (229 mg, 0.000555 mol, example 238), hydrazine (53 pL, 0.0017 mol),
molybdenum hexacarbonyl (0.150 g, 0.000555 mol), trans-di(u-acetato)bis[o-(di-o-
tolylphosphino)benzyl]dipalladium (II) (54 mg, 0.000056 mol) and l,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-
ene (254 uL, 0.00167 mol) (DBU) in anhydrous N-methylpyrrolidinone (2.0 mL, 0.021 mol) and
tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL, 0,012 mol) in a microwave vial was irradiated with microwaves to 170 °C
-"for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was diluted with MeOH and filtered. The filtrate was purified
by prep-HPLC to afford the product as a solid (3.2 mg, 2% in yield for two steps). LC/MS (M+Ff) =
392.1.
Example 241
N-Methyl-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-llH^H-spiro|2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-r-
yl]carbouyl}cyclopropyl)benzamide
This compound was prepared by a procedure analogous to that outlined above for the
synthesis of example 238. LC/MS (M+hT) = 391.2.
Example 242
4-(l-{((lR)-3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3*-pyrrolidin]-l'-yl]carbonyl}
cyclopropy I) benzeneca rbothioamide
A mixture of 4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-lTI,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)benzonitrile (126 mg, 0.000352 mol, example 236), 7.34 M of ammonium
sulfide in water (145 uL) (50wt% in water) in methanol (3.5 mL, 0.087 mol) in a microwave vial was
irradiated with microwaves at 100 "C for 60 minutes. The reaction was quenched with water (15 mL)
and the reaction miture was extracted with EtOAc (2x). The combined organic layer was washed with
brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by
Combiflash with 40-90% EtOAc/hexanes to afford the product as a yellow solid (65.5 nig, 48% in
yield). (M+FI+) = 393.1.
Example 243
(lR)-l'-[(l-(4-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)-lH-imidazol-4-yl|phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. methyl 1-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Methyl iodide (2.8 mL, 0.045 mol) was added to a mixture of 1-phenylcyclopropane
carboxylic acid (4.9 g, 0.030 mol) and potassium carbonate (8,3 g, 0.060 mol) in N,N-
dimethylformamide (40 mL, 0.5 mol) at room temperature and then stirred for 1 hour. The mixture
was diluted with ether,washed with water (x2) and brine successively, dried and concentrated to give
the desired product.
Step 2. methyl l-[4-(chloroacetyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate
Aluminum trichloride (7.9 g, 0.060 mol) was added in portions to a mixture of methyl 1-
phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate (3.5 g, 0.020 mol) and chloroacetyl chloride (2.0 mL, 0,026 mol) in
carbon disulfide (40 mL, 0,7 mol) at 15-25 "C and then the reaction mixture was stirred at room
temperature for 2 hours. The mixture was poured into cone. HC1 (10 mL) in ice (100 g) and then
«ktracted with ether. The ether extract was washed with brine, dried and concentrated. The product
was purified by CombiFlash using hexane/EtOAc (max.EA 20%). The final product was analysized
by 1H NMR, which showed that the product was a mixture of para and meta substituted isomers with
a ratio of 3:2.
Step 3. l-{4-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-imidazol'4-yl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A mixture of methyl l-[4-(chloroacetyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate (0.20 g, 0.00079
mol) and 2,2,2-trifiuoroethanimidamide (0.18 g, 0.0016 mol) in ethanol (5.0 mL, 0.086 mol) was
refluxed for 4 hours. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with sat'd. NaHCC>3 and
brine successively, dried and concentrated. The residue was triturated with ether and the Filtered to
provide the methyl ester. LC-MS: 311.1 (M+H)+ The ester was hydrolyzed using lithium hydroxide
(6.0 eq.) in methanol/water (3:1) under relux for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was then
concentrated and the pH was adjusted to 2-3 by adding IN HC1. The resulting precipitate was filtered
and dried to afford the desired product. LC-MS: 297.1 (M+H)+.
Step 4. (1R)-1 '-[(l-{4-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)-lH-imidazol-4-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
The title compound was prepared using an analogous procedure to that outlined in step 2 of
example 238. LC/MS: 468.2 (M+H*).
Example 244
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl|cyclopropyljcarbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyi)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20 mg, 0.00005 mol, example 238) in tetrahydrofuran (0.2 mL, 0.002 mol)
were added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (0.2 mg, 0.0000002 mol), tri-tert-
butylphosphine (0.12 mg, 5.8 x 10"7 mol), (l-methyl-lH-pyrazol-3-yi)boronic acid (6.8 mg,
0.0000534 mol). The mixture was heated at 120 °C under microwave for 30 minutes. The reaction
mixture then was filtered and the filtrate was diluted with methanol and purified with prep-HPLC to
afford the desired product. LC/MS: 414.2 (M+rf).
Example 245
N-CyclopropyM'-tl-tKlRi-a-oxo-l'H^H-spiroll-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)biphenyl-4-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using an analogous method to that used for the synthesis of
example 244. LC/MS: 493.2 (M+rT).
Example 246
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[5-(Trifluoromethyl)-lH-U,4-triazol-3-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiroIl-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinj-S-one
A mixture of 4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)benzenecarbothioamide (39 mg, 0.000099 mol, example 242) and
trifluoroacetic acid hydrazide (28 mg, 0.00020 mol) in anhydrous N.N-dimethylformamide (1.0 mL,
0.013 mol) in a microwave vial was irradiated with microwaves at 120 °C for 30 minutes. LC1-4S
showed there was no product formation and some starting material was converted to nitrile. 7.34 M
of ammonium sulfide in water (27 uJL) and triethylamine (28 uL, 0.00020 mol) then was added. The
reaction mixture was irradiated with microwaves at 100 °C for 1.5 hours. The crude reaction mixture
was purified by prep-HPLC to give the product as a colorless solid (6.6 mg, 14% in yield) as well as
recovered starting material (16.7 mg, 43% recovery of S.M.). LC/MS (M+rT) = 469.2
Example 247
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(l-Methyl-lH-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrro!idin]-3-one
A mixture of 4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)benzonitrile (50.0 mg, 0.000140 mol, example 236), sodium azide (109 mg,
0.00167 mol) and ammonium chloride (89.6 mg, 0.00167 mol) in anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide
(1.4 mL, 0.018 mol) in a microwave vial was irradiated with microwaves to 180 °C for 40 minutes.
LC1-4S showed the reaction was complete. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was
purified by prep-HPLC to give the product as a colorless solid (44.5 mg, 80% in yield). LC/MS
(M+HV 402.1.
Example 248
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Amino-l,3-oxazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. l-[4-(2-amino-l,3-oxazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A mixture of methyl l-[4-(chloroacetyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate (0.20 g, 0.00079
mol, example 243, steps 1 & 2) and urea (0.095 g, 0.0016 mol) in ethanol (5.0 mL, 0.086 mol) was
refluxed overnight. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with sat'd. NaHC03,
brine, dried and concentrated. The methyl ester was purified by CombiFlash using CH2Cl2/EtOAc
(max. EtOAc 100%). The ester was hydrolysized using lithium hydroxide (6.0 eq.) in methanol/THF
and then acidified by adding 1 N HC1. The solvent was removed under vacuum and the crude product
was used in the next step. LC-MS: 259.2 (M+rf) methyl eater; 245.2 (M+H+) acid
Step 2.
The BOP mediated coupling was performed using a procedure analogous to that described in
step 2 of example 338.
Example 249
(lR)-r-{[l-(4-Pyrimidin-5-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-beBZofnran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
A mixture of (1R)-1'-{[1 -(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (15.0 mg, 0.0000408 mol, prepared by a procedure analogous to that in stepl of
example 173), pyrimidin-5-ylboronic acid (5.6 mg, 0.000045 mol) , tris(dibenzylidene
acetone)dipalladium(O) (2 mg, 0.000002 mol), and tri-tert-butylphosphine (0.8 mg, 0.000004 mol),
cesium carbonate (16 mg, 0.000049 mol) in 1,4-dioxane (1.0 mL, 0.013 mol) was microwave
irradiated at 90 °C for 30 minutes. The crude product was purified with prep-HPLC. LC/MS: 412.2
(M+rf).
Example 250
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(6-Fluoropyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-13'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. (1RJ-1 '-({l-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl] cyclopropyljcarbonyl)-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidinJ-3-one
To a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (0.55 g, 0.0013 mol, example 238) and 4,4,5,5,4',4',5',5,-octamethyl-
[2,2']bi[[l,3,2]dioxaborolanyl] (0.37 g, 0.0015 mol) in 1,4-dioxane (8.0 mL, 0.10 mol) were added
potassium acetate (0.39 g, 0.0040 mol), l,l'-bis(diphenylphosphino) ferrocene (40 mg, 0.00007 mol)
and [l,l'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene] dichloropalladium (II), complex with dichloromethane
(1:1) (50 mg, 0.00007 mol) under nitrogen and the reaction was stirred at 80 CC overnight. The
mixture was filtered through celite and concentrated. The product was purified by CombiFlash using
CH2CI2/EtOAc (max EA 60%). LC-MS: 460.2 (M+H*)
Step 2.
To a solution of (lR)-r-({l-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-
yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one (130 mg, 0.00029
mol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL, 0.01 mol) were added 5-bromo-2-fluoropyridine (0.060 mL, 0.00058
mol), tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (l mg, 0.000001 mol) , tri-tert-butylphosphine (0.71
mg, 0.0000035 mol) and potassium fluoride (56 mg, 0.00096 mol). The mixture was heated at 110
°C under nitrogen for 30 minutes. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and
brine successively, dried and concentrated. The product was purified by CombiFlash using
*CH2CI2/EtOAc (max.EA 30%). LC-MS: 429.2 (M+1-T)
Example 251
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(6-Pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyI}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofHran-l^'-pyrrolidinJ-3-OMe
A mixture of (lR)-r-({J-[4-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20.0 mg, 0.0000467 mol, example 250), pyrrolidine (7.8 \xh,
0.000093 moi) in dimethyl sulfoxide (0.5 mL, 0.007 mol) was heated at 100 °C in a sealed tube for 5
hours. The product was purified by prep-HPLC. LC-MS: 480.2 (M+H4)
Example 252
N-Cyclopropyl-5-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-rH3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl]carhonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide
Step 1. 5-bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid
Lithium hydroxide, monohydrate (0.39 g, 0.0092 mol) was added to a mixture of 5-
bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (0.25 g, 0.0012 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (4.8 mL, 0.059
mol) and water (2.0 mL) and the reaction mixture was refluxed for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture
was concentrated and was adjusted to be acidic (pH = ~4) by adding 1 N HCI. The product was
extracted with ethyl acetate and the combined extract was concentrated to give the desired product.
LC-MS: 202.0/204.0 (M+H+)
Step 2. 5-bromo-N-cyclopropylpyridine-2-carboxamide
N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (0.69 mL, 0.0040 mol) was added to a mixture of 5-
bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid (400 mg, 0.002 mol), cyclopropylamine (0.16 mL, 0.0024 mol) and
benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (1.1 g, 0.0024 mol) in
N,N-dimethylformamide (9.4 mL, 0.12 mol) at 0 °C and the mixture was stirred overnight at room
temperature. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and brine successively,
dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The product was purified by CombiFlash eluting
with CH2CI2/EtOAc (max.EtOAc 20%). LC-MS: 241.1/243.1 (M+H*)
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in
example 250. LC-MS: 494.2 (M+H*)
Example 253
N-Methyl-5-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-r-
^ijcarbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared using an analogous procedure to that outlined above in example
250. LC/MS: 468.2 (M+H4).
Example 254
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(Methybulfonyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. (IR)-1 '-({l-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'•
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This comound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that used in step 2 of example
238. LC/MS: 380.1 (M+FT).
Step 2.
To a solution of (lR)-r-({l-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (50 mg, 0.00008 mol) and methylene chloride (300 ^L, 0.005 mol)
was added m-chloroperbenzoic acid (97 mg, 0.00040 mol) in portions. The solution was stirred at
room temperature overnight. The product was purified by prep-HPLC to afford the desired product
(17.8 mg). LC1-4S: m/z 412.0 (M+H*); 434.0 (M+Na+).
Example 255
(1R) r-[(l-{4-[(Trifluoromethyl)thio)phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those used in steps 1-2 of
example 238. LC1-4S: m/z 434.0 (M+H4). 456.0 (M+Na+).
Example 256
(lR)-r-{|l-(4-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)cycIopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using procedures analogous to those used in steps 1-2 of
example 238. LC1-4S: m/z 386.4 (M+tT).
Example 257
(1R) r-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyridin-l(2H)-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30.0 mg, 0.0000728 mol, example 238), pyrid-2-one (8.30 mg, 0.0000873
mol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL, 0.02 mol) were added (lS,2S)-N,N'-dimethylcyclohexane-l,2-diarnine
K2.\ mg, 0.000014 mol), copper(I) iodide (1.4 mg, 0.0000073 mol), and potassium carbonate (21.1
mg, 0.000153 mol). The mixture was heated at 160 °C for 60 minutes. The reaction mixture was
filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated and purified using prep-HPLC. LC/MS: 427.1 (M+H+).
Example 2SS
Methyl 4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'Hv3H-spiro[2-benrofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
Step 1. tert-butyl l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate
Isobutylene (80.0 mL, 0.847 mol) was passed through a mixture of l-(4-
bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (10.0 g, 0.0415 mol, example 238, step 1) and sulfuric
acid (1.0 mL, 0.019 mol) at -78 °C. The mixture was sealed and was stirred at room temperature
overnight. The isobutylene was evaporated at room temperature and the residue was dissolved in
ethyl acetate (100 mL), and washed with water and brine successively. The organic layer was dried
over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desired product.
Step 2. tert-butyl 4-{4-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)cyclopropyl]phenyl}piperazine-l-carboxylate
A mixture of tert-butyl l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (297.2 mg, 0.001000
mol), tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (186.2 mg, 0.001000 mol) , sodium tert-pentoxide (110.1
mg, 0.001000 mol), [l,l'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene] dichloropalladium(II),complex with
dichloromethane (1:1) (24.5 mg, 0.0000300 mol) and l,l'bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (16.6 mg,
0.0000300 mol) was deaerated and then charged with nitrogen. To the mixture was added toluene
(3.0 mL, 0.028 mol), and the resulting mixture was heated at 100 °C overnight. The mixture was
poured into ice-water and was extracted with ethyl acetate (4x 10 mL). The combined organic layer
was washed with water and brine successively, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under
reduced pressure. The residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl acetate/heaxane.
Step 3. methyl 4~{4-[l-(tert-buloxycarbonyl)cyclopropyl]phenyl}piperazine-l-carboxylate
tert-Butyl 4-{4-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)cyclopropyl]phenyl}piperazine-l-carboxylate (16.0
mg, 0.0000397 mol) was treated with hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 M, 0.20 mL) at rt for 30
min. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue was dissolved in
acetonitrile (1.0 mL, 0.019 mol) and was treated with N,N-diisopropylethylamine (20.0 uL, 0.000115
mol) and methyl chloroformate (5.0 uL uL, 0.000065 mol). After 30 min, the solvent was evaporated
under reduced pressure and the residue was the desired product, which was directly used in the next
step without further purification. LC/MS: 361.2 (M+rf).
Step 4.
> The title compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that used in step 2 of
example 238. LC/MS: 476.4 (M+H+).
Example 259
(lR)-r-[(l-{4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-oxopiperazin-l-yl|phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
Step 1. tert-butyl3-oxo-4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-splro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that used above for the synthesis
of example 257. LC/MS: 532.2 (M+H*).
Step 2. (lR)-r-({l-[4-(2-oxopiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of tert-butyl 3-oxo-4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-l'-yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate (180 mg, 0.00034 mol) in
methanol (2 mL, 0.05 mol) was added 4 M of hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (0.4 mL) and the
mixture was stirred at it for 3 hours and then concentrated. LC/MS: 432.2 (M+H*).
Step 3.
To a solution of (lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-oxopiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (36 mg, 0.000083 mol) in acetonitrile (0.5 mL, 0.01 mol)
were added triethylamine (29 ^L, 0.00021 mol) and methanesulfonyl chloride. After stirring at rt for
3 hours, the crude product was isolated and purified by prep-HPLC. LC/MS: 510.2 (M+Hf).
Example 260
7-Fluoro-l,-[(l-{4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-
spiro|2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile
Sodium hydroxide (50% aqueous solution, 29.3 g, 0.505 mol) was added to a mixture of 4-
bromo-benzeneacetonitrile (9.80 g, 0.0500 mol), benzyltriethylammonium chloride (0.90 g, 0.0040
mol), ethane, and l-bromo-2-chloro- (14.5 g, 0.101 mol) at 50 °C overnight. The mixture was poured
into ice-water (80 mL) and was extracted with ethyl ether (4x50 mL). The combined organic phase
was washed with HC1 aqueous solution (IN, 20 mL) and brine (2x30 mL) successively, dried over
Na2SO4> filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was the desired product,
which was directly used in the next step without further purification.
Step 2. ]-{4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarbonitrile
*¦ To a solution of l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile (600 mg, 0.003 mol) , 3-
(trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazole (441 mg, 0.00324 mol) in toluene (2 mL, 0.02 mol) and N,N-
dimethylformamide (3 mL, 0.04 mol) were added (lS,2S)-N,N'-dimethylcyclohexane-l,2-diamine (77
mg, 0.00054 mol), copper(I) iodide (51 mg, 0.00027 mol), and potassium carbonate (784 mg, 0.00567
mol). The mixture was microwave irradiated at 200 °C for 60 minutes and then filtered. The filtrate
was dilluted with methanol, and the product from the filtrate was isolated and purified using prep-
HPLC. Additional product could be obtained from the precipitate by dissolving the precipitate in
EtOAc, washing with satd. NaHC03, brine, drying with MgSO4, and concentrating for purification.
Step 3. l-{4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
To a solution of sodium hydroxide in water (19.4 M, 0.1 mL) was added 1,2-ethanediol (2 mL,
0.03 mol) and the mixture was refluxed at 120 °C for 20 hours. After cooling to room temperature,
the reaction mixture was poured into water and washed with ether. The aqueous solution was
acidified with HC1 and extracted with ether. The organic phase of the extraction was washed with
brine, dryed over MgSO4, and concentrated to afford the product.
Step 4.
The title compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 94. LC/MS: 510.2 (M+rT).
Example 261
N-l4-(l-{[(lR)-3-Oxo-l'HrJH-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yljcarbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl|cyclopropanecarboxamide
Step 1. tert-butyl l-{4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylate
A mixture of tert-butyl l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (320.0 mg, 0.001077 mol,
example 258, step 1), t-butyl carbamate (180.0 mg, 0.001536 mol), sodium benzylate (175.01 mg,
0.0015075 mol), tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (16.5 mg, 0.0000180 mol) and tri-tert-
butylphosphine (18.8 mg, 0.0000929 mol) in toluene (3.0 mL, 0.028 mol) was deaerated and then
charged with nitrogen. The resulting mixture was heated at 100 °C overnight. After cooling, the
mixture was filtered through a pad of celite and washed with ethyl acetate. The filtrate was
concentrated and the residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl acetate/heaxane to give the
desired product.
Step 2. l-(4-aminophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
4.0 M HCI in dioxane was added to tert-butyl l-{4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)
amino]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylate (160 mg, 0.00048 mol). After stirring at rt for 2 h, the
volatiles were removed in-vacuo and the resulting residue was used in the next step without further
^purification.
Step 3 (lS)-l'-{[l-(4-aminophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofiiran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one
4-Methylmorpholine (260 \iL, 0.0024 mol) was added to a mixture of l-(4-
aminophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (0.48 mmol, 0.00048 mol), [(lR,4S)-7,7-dimethyl-2-
oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-yl]methanesulfonic acid - (lS)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
(1:1) (2.0xl02 mg, 0.00048 mol), (benzotriazol-l-yloxy)tripyrrolidino phosphonium
hexafluorophosphate (261 mg, 0.000502 mol), or benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (222 mg, 0.000502 mol) in N,N-
dimethylformamide (1.5 mL, 0.019 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at it for 2 h. The crude
product was purified by prep-LC1-4S. LC/MS: 349.0 (M+H*).
Step 4. N-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidm]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]cyclopropamcarboxamide
Benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (17 mg,
0.000038 mol) was added into a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-aminophenyl)cyclopropyI] carbonyl}-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (12 mg, 0.000034 mol), cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (3.0
uL, 0.000038 mol) and 4-methylmorpholine (15 |oL, 0.00014 mol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5
mL, 0.006 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h. It was purified by prep-LC1-4S.
LC/MS: 417.2 (M+JT).
Example 262
N-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-Oxo-l'H3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrroHdinl-l'-
y]]carbonyljcyclopropyl)phenyI]benzenesulfonamide
This compound was prepared by using procedures analogous to those were described in step 1
of example 202,and in steps 2-3 of example 261. LC/MS: 489.2 (M+tT).
Example 263
Methyl allyl[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-U'-pyrrolidinl-l'.
yl]cai*bonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]carbamate
Step 1. tert-butyl l-[4-(allylamino)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate
This compound was prepared from the N-2-propenyl-2-propen-l-amine using the coupling
protocol outlined in example 258, step 2. The other major product was tert-butyl l-[4-
(diallylamino)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate.
^Step 2, l-{4-[allyl(methoxycarbonyl)amino]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Methyl chloroformate (34 \tL, 0.00044 mol) was added to a mixture of tert-butyl l-[4-
(allylamino)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylate (6.0x10' mg, 0.00022 mol) and triethylamine (92 uL,
0.00066 mol) in acetonitrile (1.0 mL, 0.019 mol) at rt. The reaction mixture was stirred at it for 30
minutes, then was washed with water, aad then extracted with EtOAc (3x). The organic layers were
combined and concentrated. To the residue was added 4.0M HC1 in dioxane and the reaction was
stirred at rt for 2h. The solvent was removed in-vacuo and used in the following step. LC/MS: 276.2
(M+H*).
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that in step 3 of example
261. LC/MS: 447,2 (M+H*).
Example 264
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(lH-l,2,4-Triazol-l-yl)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure similar to that outlined for the synthesis of
example 257. LC/MS: 401.1 (M+rf).
Example 26S
(lR)-r-[(l-Quinolin-6-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure similar to that outlined for the synthesis of
example 238. LC/MS: 385.2 (M+rT).
Example 266
(lR)-l'-((l-Pyridin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a method similar to that outlined in the synthesis of
example 238, beginning with ethyl l-pyridin-4-ylcyclopropanecarboxylate. LC/MS: 335.1 (M-HT).
Example 267
(l/f)-l'-[(l-Quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a method similar to that outlined in the synthesis of
example 238. LC/MS: 385.1 (M+H*).
Example 268
*(l/J)-r-[(l-QuiBolin-2-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a method similar to that outlined in the synthesis of
example 238. LC/MS: 385.2 (M+tfy
Example 269
(lR)-l'-[(l-Pyridin-2-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-lT3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a method similar to that outlined in the synthesis of
example 238, beginning with methyl l-pyridin-2-yIcydopropanecarboxylate. LC/MS: 335.1 (M+I-f).
Example 270
(lR)-l'-{[l-(l,3-Ben20thiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyllcarbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a method similar to that outlined in the synthesis of
example 238. LC/MS: 391.1 (M+H*).
Example 271
2-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}Dyrrolidine-3-yl)-l,3-thiazole
Step 1. tert-butyl 3-hydroxy-3-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)pyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
1.600 M of n-Butyllithium in hexane (1.0x10' mL) was added to 1,3-thiazole (0.958 mL,
0.0135 mol) in THF (20 mL) at -78 °C. After 30 minutes, tert-butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
(2.50 g, 0.0135 mol) in THF (10 mL) was added, and the mixture was slowly warmed to room
temperature overnight. The reaction was quenched with water, and the reaction mixture was extracted
with ethyl acetate, dried with MgSO4, filtered and concentracted. The residue was purified by flash
column (50% EtOAc/hexanes to pure EtOAc) to give the desired product (2.57 g, 70%).
Step 2. 2-(2,5-dihydro-lH-pyrrol-3-yl)-l,3-thiazole trifluoroacetate
tert-Butyl 3-hydroxy-3-(l,3-1hiazol-2-yl)pyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (1.0 g, 0.0037 mol) was
dissolved in trifluoroacetic acid (10.0 mL, 0.130 mol) under N2 at it The reaction flask was wrapped
with aluminum foil and the mixture was stirred under reflux for 3 h. After cooling to rt the reaction
mixture was concentrated in vacuo and used directly for the next step without further purification.
Step 3. 2-pyrroIidin-3-yl-1,3-thiazole trifluoroacetate
To a solution of 2-(2,5-dihydro-lH-pyrrol-3-yl)-l,3-thiazole trifluoroacetate (2.49 g, 0.00936
mol) in methanol (100.0 mL, 2.469 mol) was added platinum dioxide (320 mg, 0.0014 mol) and the
resulting mixture was hydrogenated on par shaker at 56 psi for 3 h. After filtration, the filtrate was
Iconcentrated in vacuo and dried under high vacuum to give the desired product as a solid. LC-MS (M
^+H) 155.2 (base).
Step 4.
The title compound was prepared using the BOP coupling method that was outlined in the
synthesis of example 1. LC/MS (M+H) 333.2 (base).
Example 272
l 2(lH)-one trifluoroacetate
Step 1. benzyl 3-{3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-3-hydroxypyrroUdine-l-carboxylate
To a flame-dried round bottomed flask with thermometer side-arm, equipped with a stir bar,
was added tert-butyl pyridin-3-ylcarbamate (1.104 g, 0.005684 mol) in 75 mL THF under inert
atmosphere. The solution was cooled to -78 °C and then 1.7 M of tert-butyllithium in pentane (7.4
mL) was added dropwise. The resulting solution was stirred for 2 h at -78 °C, followed by the
addition of benzyl 3-oxopyrroIidine-l-carboxylate (1.038 g, 0.004736 mol) in 75 mL THF. The
reaction was allowed to warm to rt and stirred for 5 hrs. The reaction mixture was quenched with
saturated ammonium chloride, diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined
organic phases were treated with brine and then magnesium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated. The
crude product was purified by combiflash using 50-80% ethyl acetate/hexane to recover the starting
material (0.9 g) and then 100% ethyl acetate to obtain the product (0.5 g). The product was verrified
by LC1-4S and NMR data.
Step 2. benzyl 3-(3-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-carboxylate bis (trifluoroacetate) (salt)
To a stirred solution of benzyl 3-{3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-3-
hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (4.38 g, 0.0106 mol) in methylene chloride (12.00 mL, 0.1872 mol)
at rt was added trifluoroacetic acid (10.00 mL, 0.1298 mol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at rt
for 4h. LC1-4S (m+1, 314.2) indicated that the reaction was complete. The volatiles were removed
and NMR data supported the formation of the desired product.
Step 3. benzyl 2-oxo-l,2-dihydro-l'H-spirofpyrido[3,4-d][l,3Joxazine-4,3'-pyrrolidine]-l -
carboxylate
To a solution of benzyl 3-(3-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
bis(trifluoroacetate) (salt) (0.4239 g, 0.0007830 mol) in 4 mL THF was added triethylamine (0.4365
mL, 0.003132 mol) at 0 °C. Then a solution of triphosgene (0.2323 g, 0.0007830 mol) in 3 mL THF
was added rapidly. The mixture was stirred and monitored by LC1-4S for 45 min at 0 °C. After 4h the
reaction was quenched with saturated sodium bicarbonate and the product was extracted with ethyl
acetate. The combined organic phases were treated with brine and then magnesium sulfate, filtered,
•and concentrated. The crude product was purified by Combiflash.
Step 4. spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3 '-pyrrolidin]-2(lH)-one
To a solution of benzyl 2-oxo-l,2-dihydro-rH-spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3'-
pyrrolidine]-l'-carboxylate (461.00 mg, 0.0013585 mol) in dichloromethane (10.00 mL, 0.1560 mol)
and methanol (10 mL, 0.2 mol) was added palladium (92 mg, 0.00086 mol). The reaction was stirred
under a hydrogen atmosphere using a balloon for 2 h. The reaction mixture was filtered and
concentrated to afford the product (quantitative yield).
Step 5.
The title compound was prepared by a BOP mediated coupling reaction analogous to that
outlined in the synthesis of example 1. LC/MS (M+H) 478.1.
Example 273
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-pyridin-4-ylpyrrolidin-3-ol
Step J. tert-butyl 3-hydroxy-3-pyridin-4-ylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
1.600 M of n-Butyllithium in hexane (0.810 mL) was added to a solution of 4-bromopyridine
hydrochloride (210 mg, 1.1 mmol) in ether (5 mL, 0.05 mol) at-78 °C. The solution was stirred at-78
°C for 30 min. and then tert-butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (200 mg, 0.001 mol) was added and
the temperature was maintained at -78 °C for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was quenched with water,
extracted with AcOEt. The organic layer was dryed with MgSO4, and concentrated to afford the
desired product.
Step 2. 3-pyridin-4-ylpyrrolidin-3-ol
To the above compound was added hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4M, 1 mL) and. The
mixture was stirred at rt for 2 hours and then concentrated to afford the product.
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared using a BOP mediated coupling procedure analogous to that
described for the synthesis of example 1. LC/MS: 342.7 (M+H*).
Example 274
l-{Il-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3-(3-fluoropyridin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that outlined above for the
synthesis of example 273. LC/MS (M+H) 361.7.
Example 275
i-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(2-lluorophenyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that outlined above for the
synthesis of example 273. LC/MS (M+H) 360.7.
Example 276
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-[2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that outlined above for the
synthesis of example 273. LC/MS (M+H) 372.7.
Example 277
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-pyridin-2-ylpyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that outlined above for the
synthesis of example 273. LC/MS (M+H) 342.7.
Example 278
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Pyrrolidin-l-ylmelhyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benxofuran-
l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. l-(4-vmylphenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile
A mixture of (4-vinylphenyl)acetonitrile (2.1 g, 0.015 mol), l-bromo-2-chloro- ethane (1.4
mL, 0.016 mol) and benzyrtriethylammonium chloride (0.2 g, 0.0008 mol) in aqueous sodium
hydroxide solution (20m, 6 mL) was stirred at 70 °C for 1 h. The reaction mixture was cooled, diluted
with water and extracted with ethyl ether. The combined ether layers were washed with water and
brine, dried and concentrated to afford the product.
Step 2. l-(4-formylphenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile
Ozone was bubbled through a solution of l-(4-vinylphenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile (1.8 g,
0.011 mol) in methylene chloride (40 mL, 0.6 mol) at -78 °C until a blue color appeared and then
nitrogen was bubbled throught the solution for 10 minutes. Methyl sulfide was added and the mixture
was stirred overnight. The mixture was washed with water and brine successively, dried, and
concentrated to give the desired product.
Step 3. 1 -[4-(pyrrolidin-l-ylmethyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarbonitrile
A mixture of l-(4-formylphenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile (0.30 g, 0.0018 mol), pyrrolidine
(0.18 mL, 0.0021 mol) and sodium triacetoxyborohydride (0.74 g, 0.0035 mol) in methanol (5.0 mL,
0.12 mol) was stirred at rt for 1 h. The reaction was adjusted to be basic (pH = 12) and extracted with
ethyl acetate. The combined extract was washed with brine, dried, and concentrated to provide the
desired product. LC-MS: 227.1 (M+H)+
Step 4. l-[4-(pyrrolidin-l-ylmethyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
A solution of l-[4-(pyrrolidin-l-ylmethyl)phenyl]cycloprop'anecarbonitrile (100 mg, 0.0004 mol)
in ethanol (5 mL, 0.08 mol) and 50% NaOH (aq. 4 ml) and water (2 ml) was stirred at 100 celsius
overnight. The mixture was then carefully adjusted to be slightly acidic (pH = 6) and the precipitate
formed was filtered and dried to afford the product. LC-MS: 246.1 (M+H)+
Step 5.
The title compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that used for the synthesis
of example 173. LC/MS: 416.1 (M+H+).
Example 279
[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l,-yl]carbony[} cyclopropyl)
phenyl] cyclopropyl acetic acid
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 238. LC/MS: 418.1 (M+H4).
Example 280
6-Chloro-r-({l-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cycIopropyljcarbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c] pyridine-l^'-py rrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that described above for the
synthesis of example 232. LC/MS: 437.6 (M+H*).
Example 281
6-Chloro-r-{[l-(4-methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that described above for the
synthesis of example 232. LC/MS: 383.6 (M+rT).
Example 282
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(3-Thienyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-lr3'-pyrrolidin]-
3-one
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that described above for the
synthesis of example 116. LC/MS: 416.3 (M+rT).
Example 283
4 l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)pyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared by using analogous procedures to those outlined above in steps
land 4 of example 269. LC/MS(M+H) 349.1 alcohol.
Example 284
(lR)-l'-{[l-(2-Naphthyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-cJpyridiiic-l^'-pyrro]idinl-3-
one
Step 1. l-(2-naphthyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Sodium hydroxide(50% aqueous solution, 3.20 g, 0.0552 mol) was added to a mixture of 2-
naphthylacetonitrile (0.913 g, 0.00546 mol), benzyltriethylammonium chloride (0.09 g, 0.0004 mol),
and l-bromo-2-chloro-ethane (1.58 g, 0.0110 mol) at 50 Celsius for 5 h. Then 1,2-ethanediol (10.0
mL, 0.179 mol) was added and the mixture was heated at 100 °C overnight. The mixture was poured
into ice-water (30 mL) and was extracted with ethyl ether (2x10 mL). The aqueous phase was
acidified (pH=2) with IN HC1 and was extracted with ethyl acetate (4x15 mL). The combined
organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL), dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under
reduced pressure. The residue was the desired product, which was directly used in next step reaction
without further purification.
Step 2.
The title compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that used for the
synthesis in step B of example 95. LC/MS: 385.1 (M+H*),
Example 285
(lR)-l'-({l-(4-(Pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4>
c|pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that described for the synthesis
of example 215. LC/MS: 442.2 (M+rf) and 464.1 (M+Na+).
Example 286
(3aR,7aS)-2-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}octahydro-lH-isoindole
This compound was prepared using an analogous procedure to that used for the synthesis of
example 1. LC/MS (M+H) 304.1.
Example 287
r-{ll-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl(spiro[isochromene-3,3'-pyrroIidin]-l(4H)-one
Step 1. Benzyl l-oxo-l,4-dihydro-l'H-spiro[isochromene-3,3'-pyrrolidine]-l'-carboxylate
Into a 1-neck round-bottom flask were added N,N-diethyl-2-methylbenzamide (200 mg, 0.001
^ol) and anhydrous THF (ca. 20 mL) and the solution was cooled to -78 °C prior to the dropwise
addition of 1.8 M of lithium diisopropylamide in heptane (630 U.L). The color changed to purple,
which is characteristic of laterally lithiated species due to the ortho-quinodimethane structure. The
laterally lithiated species was allowed to form for 40 min. and then a solution of benzyl 3-
oxopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (210 mg, 0.00095 mol) in anhydrous THF (2 mL) was added dropwise
via cannula. The color remained indicating that there was excess lithiated species. After stirring for
2h, the reaction was quenched by addition of sat'd. NH4CI and the reaction mixture was allowed to
gradually warm to rt. The mixture was diluted with H20 (5 mL) and the product was extracted with
EtOAc (3 x 5mL). The combined organic phase was washed with H20 (5 mL)and brine (5 mL)
successively, dried (over Na2SO4), filtered, and concentrated in-vacuo. The LC/MS data suggested
that a mixture of cyclized and uncyclized products was formed. The crude product was dissolved in
toluene and refluxed overnight in the presence of a catalytic amount of p-Toluenesulfonic acid
monohydrate (159 mg, 0.000836 mol) LC/MS: 411.1 (M+H4). The product was purified using
Combiflash eluting with 30 to 50% EtOAc/ hexanes. LC/MS: 360.1 (M+Na+).
Step 2. Cbz deprotection
Benzyl l-oxo-l,4-dihydro-rH-spiro[isochromene-3,3'-pyrrolidine]-l'-carboxylate (10 mg,
0.00003 mol) was dissolved in MeOH. To this solution was added Pd/C Palladium (10 mg, 0.000009
mol) and the reaction vessel was sealed and flushed with N2 (g) followed by H2 (g) and then placed
under a H2 (g) balloon for lh. The palladium was filtered off and the solvent was removed from the
filtrate. The crude material was used directly in the next step. LC/MS: 204.3 (M+H*).
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared using an analogous procedure to that described for the
synthesis of example 1. LC/MS: 382.0 (M+H").
Example 288
N-(tert-Butyl)-2-(l-{|l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-
yl)benzenesulfonamide
Step 1. l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-i-ol
3-Pyrrolidinol (1.81 g, 0.0208 mol) was added to a mixture of l-(4-chlorophenyl)
cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (3.93 g, 0.0200 mol), benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)
phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (8.84 g, 0.0200 mol) and 4-methylmorpholine (9.00 mL, 0.0819
mol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (20.0 mL, 0.258 mol). The mixture was stirred at rt overnight. The
mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (100 mL) and was washed with NaHC03 (7.5%, 3x30 mL).
The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The
^residue was used directly in the next step without further purification.
Step 2. l-f[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-one
To a solutin of l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-ol (2.70 g, 0.0102
mol) in acetone (50 mL, 0.7 mol) was added Jone's oxidant in water (8.00M, 1.90 mL) at 0 °C. The
solution was stirred at it for 1 hour and then filetered, concentrated. The residue was dissolved in
AcOEt, and the solution was washed with water and brine successively, dried over MgSO^ and
concentrated. The crude product was purified using Combiflash eluting with 50% AcOEt in hexanes.
Step 3.
To a solution of N-(tert-butyl)benzenesulfonamide (569 mg, 0.00267 mol) in ether (10 mL,
0.1 mol) was added 1.7 M of tert-butyllithium in pentane (4.7 mL) under nitrogen at -78 CC. The
mixture was stirred at -78 °C for 15 minutes, then at 0 "C for 1 hour. The reaction mixture then was
cooled down to -78 °C again and a solution of l-{[l-(4-
chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-one (640 mg, 0.0024 mol) in ether was added. After
stirring for 2 hours, the reaction mixture was quenched with saturated NH4C1 aqueous solution and
then extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried over MgSC>4
and concentrated. The crude product was purified using Combiflash eluting with 30% AcOEt in
hexanes to afford the desired product. LC/MS (M+H1) 478.0.
Example 289
2-[(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cycIopropyl]carbonyl}-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl]nicotinic
acid
To a solution of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl- piperidine (0.123 g, 0.000872 mol) in tetrahydrofuran
(3.00 mL, 0.0370 mol) at -75 °C was added 2.50 M of n-butyllithium in hexane (0.500 mL). After
stirring for 15 min., a suspension of 2-tnethylnicotinic acid (120.5 mg, 0.0008787 mol) in THF (5.0
mL) was added at -55 °C. The mixture was stirred at -55 °C for 1 h. l-{[l-(4-
Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-one (100.0 mg, 0.0003792 mol, prepared in steps 1
and 2 of example 288) was added to the above mixture and the reaction temperature was maintained
at -50 to -40 °C. The mixture was stirred at -40 °C for 30 minutes, then slowly wanned up to 0 °C. To
the mixture was added acetic acid (0.50 mL, 0.0088 mol) at 0 °C and the reaction mixture was stirred
overnight while gradually wanning to it The reaction mixture was carefully neutralized with
NaHCOj and the resulting mixture was extracted with AcOEt (4x30 mL). The combined organic layer
was washed with brine (30 mL), dried over MgSO4, and concentrated. The residue was purified by
Combiflash with ethyl acetate/heaxane to give the desired product. LC/MS (M+IT) 401.7.
Example 290
l-{Il-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyI]carbonyl}-3-phenylpyrroIidine-3,4-diol
To a solution of l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-phenyl-2,5-dihydro-lH-
pyrrole (80 mg, 0.0002 mol, prepared using a procedure analogous to that described in example 1) in
acetone (500 u.L, 0.007 mol), water (1250 \iL, 0.0694 mol), and tert-butyl alcohol (250 \iL, 0.0026
mol), was added osmium tetraoxide (80 mg, 0.00001 mol) followed by 4-methylmorpholine 4-oxide
(29 mg, 0.00025 mol). The mixture was heated at 70 °C for 1 hour. After cooling, it was filtered and
the filtrate was purified with prep-HPLC to afford the product (36.5 mg). LC1-4S: m/z 358.0 (M+H)+;
379.9 (M+Na+).
Example 291
(lR)-l'-{[l-(2-Fluoro-4-pyridin-4-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30 mg, 0.00007 mol, this compound was prepared by using a
method that was analogous to that used for the synthesis of 238) in tetrahydrofuran (0.2 mL, 0.002
mol) were added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (3 mg, 0.000003 mol), tri-tert-
butylphosphine (1.7 mg, 0.0000083 mol), 4-(tributylstannyl)pyridine (30.7 mg, 0.0000835 mol), and
the mixture was heated to 120 DC under microwave for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was then
filtered and the filtrate was diluted with methanol, and the product was isolated and purified by prep-
HPLC. LC/MS (M+H*) 429.2.
Example 292
5-Methoxy-r-{|l-(4-mcthylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
Step 1. tert-butyl5-methoxy-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine]-l'-carboxylate
A solution of 2-bromo-5-methoxybenzoic acid (1.85 g, 0.00801 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (50
mL, 0.6 mol) was cooled below -20 °C under N2 atmosphere and dibutylmagnesium in heptane (1.0
M, 4.2 mL) was slowly added to the solution. Then to the mixture was added slowly n-butyllithium in
hexane (2.5 M, 3.5 mL). After stirring below at -15 °C for 1 hour, a solution of tert-butyl 3-
oxopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (1.50 g, 0.00810 mol) in THF (20.0 mL) was added. After stirring
below -20 °C for 1 hour, the reaction was quenched with acetic acid (10 mL). The resulting mixture
was stirred at rt overnight. The mixture was neutralized and extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer
was washed with NaHC03 solution, water and brine successively, dried over NajSO^, and filtered.
The filtrate was concentrated to afford the desired product. LC/MS (M+H*) 320.1.
Step 2.
A mixture of tert-butyl 5-methoxy-3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine)-r-
carboxylate (80.0 mg, 0.000250 mol) and 4M HC1 in dioxane was stirred for 2 hours and then
concentrated. To a solution of l-(4-methylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (44.1 mg, 0.000250
mol) in dichloromethane (2 mL, 0.03 mol) was added the above residue. The solution was cooled to
0°C and BOP was added. The solution was stirred for 3 min and then DIEA was added. The solution
was stirred at 0°C for 20 min and then gradually allowed to warm to rt with stirring overnight. The
crude product was purified using prep-HPLC. LC/MS (M+Kf) 378.1.
Example 293
l'-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-oxo-3H-spiroI2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidine]-5-
carbonitrile
This compound was prepared by using an analogous procedure to that used for the synthesis
of example 292. LC/MS (M+rf) 373.1.
Example 294
(lR)-r-({l-[3'-(Hydroxymethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 250. LC/MS: 440.2 (M+rT).
Example 295
(l^-l'-tCl-tl'-C1-4ethylth^biphenyl^yllcyclopropylJcarbonyO-SH-spiroll-benzofuran-l^*-
pyrroIidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 250. LC/MS: 456.2 (M+Lf).
Example 296
l'-{|l-(l,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-7-one
The starting material l-(l,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid was prepared by
using a procedure analogous to that in step 1 of example 238. The starting material 7H-
spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one hydrochloride was prepared by using a procedure
analogous to that used in step 1 of example 90. The amine and carboxylic acid were subjected to
BOP mediated coupling conditions analogous to those described in step 5 of example 82. LC/MS:
392.1(M+H+).
Example 297
r-{ll-(2-Naphthyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolldin]-7-one
The starting material l-(2-naphthyl)cyclopropanecarboxy1ic acid was prepared by using a
?procedure analogous to that used in step 1 of example 238. The starting material 7H-spiro[furo[3,4-
b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one hydrochloride was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that
in step 1 of example 90. The amine and carboxylic acid were subjected to BOP mediated coupling
conditions analogous to those described in step5 of example 82. LC/MS: 385.1(M+H*).
Example 298
r-({l-[4-(Difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5^3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one
The starting material l-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid was
prepared by using a procedure analogous to that in step 1 of example 238. The starting material 7H-
spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one hydrochloride was prepared by using a procedure
analogous to that in step 1 of example 90. The amine and carboxylic acid were subjected to BOP
mediated coupling conditions analogous to those described in step 5 of example 82. LC/MS:
401.1(M+rf)-
Example 299
(lR)-l'-{[l-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl]oxy}phenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c)pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2 of
example 104. LC/MS: 525.2(M+H+).
Example 300
(lR)-l,-I(l-{4-[l-(4-Bromophenyl)ethoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-onc
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that described in example 105.
LC/MS: 534.l(M+rT).
Example 301
(lR)-r-{[1-(4-Pyridin-3-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-13'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that described in steps
1 & 2 of example 250. LC/MS: 412.2 (M+HT).
Example 302
(lR)-[4-(4-{l-[(3-Oxo-rH,3H-spiro|furo[3,4-clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin|-r-yl)carbonyl]
cyclopropyl}phenyl)-l,3-thiazol-2-yl]acetonitrile
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that in steps 1-5 of
Example 142 (replacing thiourea with 2-cyanoethanethioamide in step 3). LC/MS: 457.1 (M+H*).
Example 303
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Pyridin-3-yl-l^-thiazoI-4-yl)phcnyl)cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spirolfurol3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-oiie
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that described in steps
1-5 of example 142 (replacing thiourea with pyridine-3-carbothioamide in step 3). LC/MS: 495.2
(M+Pf).
Example 304
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(l-Propionyl-l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that described in steps
1-6 of example 210. LC/MS: 472.2 (M+KT).
Example 305
Ethyl 4-(4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3r-py^rolidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-3,6-dihydropyridine-l(2H)-carboxylate
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that described in steps
1-6 of example 210. LC/MS: 488.2 (M+H+).
Example 306
(lR)-4-[(E)-2-(4-{l-[(3-Oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-clpyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)vinyl]benzonitrile
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that described in
example 122. LC/MS: 462.2 (M+R*).
Example 307
(lR)-l'-{[l-(2-Fluoro-4-pyridin-4-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that described in
example 291. LC/MS: 430.2 (M+rf").
Example 308
(lR)-l'-((l-{2-Fluoro-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that described in
1 example 126. LC/MS: 487.2 (M+tt).
Example 309
(l^-l'-tll-I^ClH-Indazol-Z-yPphenyllcyclopropyllcarbonyO-JH-spiroffuroP^-clpyridine-M'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure that was analogous to that described in
example 129. LC/MS: 451.2 (M+tT).
Example 310
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(3^-Difluoropyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridinc-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepard by using a procedure analogous to that described in example 98,
with the exception that the coupling steps were reversed, i.e., (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-
bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one was prepared first by the BOP mediated coupling
reaction and then subsequently coupled in the presence of Pd(dppf) to 3,3-difluoropyrrolidine
hydrochloride. LC/MS: 440.2 (M+rf).
Example 311
(lR)-r-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. 1 '-{[l-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3 '-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-2 of
example 95. LC/MS: 430.1 & 432.1 (M+rf).
Step 2.
The title compound was prepared by using a copper (I) mediated coupling reaction analogous
to that desribed in step 1 of example 102. LC/MS: 436.2 (M+H+).
Example 312
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that described in example 98.
LC/MS: 418.1 (M+H*).
Example 313
(lRJ-l'-ffl-t^l-Oxo-M-oxazoHdin-a-y^phenyllcyclopropylJcarbonyO-SH-spiroIfurofS,^
%|pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that described in example 102.
LC/MS: 420.1 (M+H*)-
Example 314
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[(4S)-4-Isopropyl-2-oxo-l^-oxaiolidin-3-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonylJ-3H-
spiro(furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3,-pyrrolidinl-3-oDe
To a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyc]opropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofwran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20.0 mg, 0.0000485 mol, prepared by using a procedure analogous to that
used in example 238) and (4S)-4-isopropyl-l,3-oxazolidin-2-one (18.8 mg, 0.000146 mol) in freshly
distilled toluene (0.34 mL, 0.0032 mol) were added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipaIladium(O) (4,4 mg,
0.0000048 mol), tri-tert-butylphosphine (2.0 mg, 0.0000097 mol) and cesium carbonate (15.8 mg,
0.0000485 mol), and the mixture was heated to at 50 °C overnight. The reaction mixture was then
cooled to rt, filtered over celite and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was
purified by prep-HPLC separation. LC/MS: 462.2 (M+H+).
Example 315
(!R)-r-({l-[4-(2-Oxoimidazolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl)carbon>l)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c] py ridine-1,3'-pyrroIid in j-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 314. LC/MS: 419.2 (M+H*).
Example 316
(lR)-r-({l-(4-(2-Oxoimidazolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 314. LC/MS: 418.2 (M+rf).
Example 317
(lR)-r-[(l-{4-[(4S)-4-Isopropyl-2-oxo-lv3-oxazolidin-3-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyll-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 314. LC/MS: 461.2 (M+rT)-
Example 318
JlR)-l*-({l-[2-FIuoro-4-(2-oxopyrroIidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
nbenzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
A mixture of (lR)-r-{[l-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (10 mg, 0.00002 mol, prepared by methods analogous to those used
for the synthesis of example 238), 2-pyrrolidinone (2.4 mg, 0.000028 mol), copper(I) iodide (0.2 mg,
0.000001 mol), trans-1,2-cyclohexanediamine (0.28 pL, 0.0000023 mol), and potassium carbonate
(6.4 mg, 0.000046 mol) in toluene (0.5 mL) and N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL) was microwave
irradiated at 110 °C for 30 minutes. The crude product was purified with prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z
435.2 (M+H*); 457.1 (M+Na+).
Example 319
(lR)-r-({l-|2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro|2-
benzofuran-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 318. LC/MS: 437.1 (M+H*).
Example 320
Methyl 3-oxo-4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H3H-spiro[2-benzofu^an-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl|piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 259. LC/MS: 490.2 (M+H*).
Example 321
(lR)-l'-I(l-{6-|4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro(2-bcnzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
4-Methylmorpholine (2.0x10"' uL, 0.00018 mol) was added to a mixture of (lR)-l'-{[l-(6-
piperazin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (15
mg, 0.000036 mol, this compound was prepared in a way similar to that described in example 163),
cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (3.4 pL, 0.000043 mol) and benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (19 mg, 0.000043 mol) in acetonitrile
(0.7 mL, 0.01 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The crude
product was purified by prep-LC1-4S. LC/MS: 487.3 (M+rf).
Example 322
(lR)-r-[(l-{6-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-l-yl|pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Diethyl azodicarboxylate (3.0x10"' uL, 0.00019 mol) was added to a mixture of (1R)-1*-({1-
[6-(4-hydroxypiperidin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one trifluoroacetate (salt) (42 mg, 0.000077 mol, example 172), 4-pyridinol (18 mg,
0.00019 mol) and triphenylphosphine (5.0x10"' mg, 0.00019 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL, 0.012
mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The crude product was
purified by prep-LC1-4S. LC/MS: 511.2 (M+lT).
Example 323
(lR)-l'-[(l-{6-[(3R)-3-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)pyrrolidin-l-ylJpyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyll-3H-
spiro(2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 322
using (lR)-r-[(l-{6-[(3S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinJ-3-one trifluoroacetate (salt), as the starting material. LC/MS: 497.2
(M+H+).
Example 324
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(6-Methoxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 123.
LC/MS: 441.2 (M+rT).
Example 325
[4'-(l-{[(lR)-3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidiii]-l'-yl]carbonyl}
cycIopropyl)biphenyI-3-yl]acetonitrile
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 123. LC/MS: 449.2 (M+rf).
Example 326
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 250. LC/MS: 426.1 (M+H*).
Example 327
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(6-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidinj-3-one
A mixture of (lR)-l'-({l-[4-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyc1opropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
~benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20.0 mg, 0.0000467 mol, see example 250 for the preparation),
and ammonium acetate (0.0216 g, 0.000280 mol) in dimethyl sulfoxide (0.5 mL, 0.007 mol) and
water( 0.1 mL) was heated at 100 °C in a sealed tube overnight. The major product was the phenol
rather than the aniline derivative. The product was isolated and purified by prep-HPLC. LC-MS:
427.2 (M+H+)
Example 328
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(5-Methylpyridin-2-yl)pllenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-sp^ro[2-be^zofuran-l^,-
pyrrolidin)-3-one
To a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20 mg, 0.00005 mol, prepared as example 238) in 1,4-dioxane (0.2 mL, 0.002
mol) were added tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (0,2 mg, 0.0000002 mol), tri-tert-
butylphosphine (0.12 mg, 5.8xl0"7 mol), potassium fluoride (9.3 mg, 0.00016 mol) and 2-bromo-5-
methylpyridine (0.012 g, 0.000073 mol), and the mixture was heated at 110 °C for 30 minutes. The
reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was diluted with methanol. The product was isolated and
purified with prep-HPLC. LC-MS: 425.2 (M-H-T).
Example 329
(lR)-r-[(l-(4-[(Pyridin-2-yloxy)methyl|phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l»3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a mixture of (lR)-14{l-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (16.0 mg, 0.0000440 mol, prepared in example 237),
triphenylphosphine (17 mg, 0.000066 mol), and 2-hydroxypyridine (4.0 mg) in tetrahydrofuran (2
mL, 0.02 mol) was added diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (14 uL, 0.000070 mol) at room temperature,
and the mixture was stirred overnight. The product was isolated and purified by prep-HPLC. LC-
MS: 441.2 (M+H4)
Example 330
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[(Pyridin-3-yloxy)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 329. LC/MS: 441.2 (M+H*).
Example 331
(lR)-r-|(l-{4-|(Pyridin-4-yloxy)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
* l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 329. LC/MS: 441.2 (M+Ff).
Example 332
3-(l-{[(lR)-3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-lMnzofuran-l^pyrroIidm]-l'-yl]carboi»yl}
cyclopropyl)benzonitrile
A mixture of (lR)-r-{[l-(3-bromophenyl)cycIopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30 mg, 0.00007 mol, prepared by using a procedure that was analogous to that
used for the synthesis of example 238), zinc cyanide (8.5 mg, 0.000073 mol), and tetra-N-
butylammonium bromide (5.9 mg, 0.000018 mol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol)
was microwave irradiated (at 170 CC) for 5 minutes. The crude product was isolated and purified with
prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 359.1 (M+lf).
Example 333
(lR)-l'-[(l-Biphenyl-3-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 244. LC/MS: 410.1 (M+tT) & 432.1 (M+Na*).
Example 334
(lR)-l'-{[l-(l-Naphthyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}-3H-spiro(2-benzofuran-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 238,
starting with methyl-1-naphthaleneacetate. LC/MS: 384.1 (M+H*)
Example 335
(lR)-r-[(l-Quinolin-6-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 238. LC/MS: 385.2 (M+H*).
Example 336
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[(S-Methylisoxazol-3-yl)methoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyi-rolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 114. LC1-4S; m/z 445.2 (M+H)+; 467.2 (M+Na)+
Example 337
^R)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Pyridin-3-yl-l,3-thiaKol-4-yl)phcnyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 142. LC1-4S: m/z 494.2 (M+H)+
Example 338
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[5-(Triflnoromethyl)-l^,4-oxadiazoI-2-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-oiie
Step I. (lR)-r-({l-[4-(lH-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
A mixture of 4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)benzonitrile (50.0 mg, 0.000140 mol, example 236), sodium azide (109 mg,
0.00167 mol) and ammonium chloride (89.6 mg, 0.00167 mol) in anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide
(1.4 mL, 0.018 mol) in a microwave vial was irradiated with microwaves to 150 °C for 30 minutes.
LC1-4S showed about 60% conversion. The reaction mixture was then irradiated with microwaves to
180 °C for 20 minutes. LC1-4S showed the reaction was complete. The reaction mixture was filtered.
The filtrate was in prep-HPLC to give the product as a colorless solid (44.5 mg, 80% in yield).
(M+H*) = 402.1.
Step 2.
A suspension of (lR)-l'-({l-[4-(lH-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl>3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (30.0 mg, 0.0000747 mol) in trifluoroacetic anhydride (0.50 mL,
0.0035 mol) in a sealed tube was heated at 100 °C for 1 hour with stirring. LC1-4S showed the reaction
was complete. The product from the reaction mixuter was isolated and purified by prep-HPLC as a
colorless solid (24.0 mg, 68% in yield). (M+H*) = 470.1.
Example 339
(lR)-r-{[l-(4-tert-Butyl-13-thiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 238. LC1-4S: m/z 397.1 (M+rf)
Example 340
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1^3-thiazol-2-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-py r rolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 238. LC1-4S: m/z 451.0 (M+rf)
Example 341
r,l"-[l,4-Phenylenebis(cyclopropane-l,l-diylcarbonyl)lbis(3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one)
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 238.
LC1-4S: m/z 4S1.0 (M+H*)
Example 342
4-Hydroxy-l'-[(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c)pyridine-lr3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 402.1 (M+tT)
Example 343
4-Methoxy-l'-[(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c|pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 95.
LC1-4S:m/z4l6.1(M+H+)
Example 344
(lRJ-l'-Kl-Pyridin-S-ylcyclobuty^carbonyll-SH-spiroIl-benzofuraB-l^'-pyrrolidinl-S-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 161.
LC1-4S: m/z 349.1 (M+Ft)
Example 345
(lR)-l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro|2-benzofuran-lv}'-pyrrolidin]-3-onc
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 83. LC1-4S: m/z 382.4 (M+H*)
Example 346
(5R)-r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 156. LC1-4S: m/z 383.1 (M+rT)
Example 347
*l-{(l-(4-ChIorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-phenylpyrroIidin-3-oI
Step 1. benzyl i-hydroxy-4-phenylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
To a solution of benzyl 3-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (200 mg, 0.0007 mol) in
tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL, 0.025 mol) under a N2 atmosphere at -78 °C was added L-Selectride® in
tetrahydrofuran (1M, 4.1 mL) with stirring. The mixture was stirred at this temperature for 1.5 hours.
LC1-4S indiacted that the starting material was consumed and the reaction was quenched with water.
The solution was adjusted to pH ~6 to 7 and was extracted with EtOAc. The organic extract was
washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated. The resulting
residue was purified with Combiflash, eluting with EtOAc/hexane to afford the product (125 mg).
LC1-4S: m/z 298.0 (M+hT); 320.0 (M+Na+).
Step 2. 4-phenylpyrrolidin-l-ol
A mixture of benzyl 3-hydroxy-4-phenylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (125 mg, 0.000420 mol),
palladium (25 mg, 0.000023 mol) in methanol (10 mL, 0.2 mol) was stirred under a H2 atmosphere
(balloon with H2) over 2 hours. LC1-4S indicated that the starting material was consumed. The
reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to yield the product (62 mg). LC1-4S:
m/z 163.9 (M+HT).
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example
4. LC1-4S: m/z 342.1 (M+H4); 364.1 (M+Na+); 707.2 (2M+Na*)
(trans- isomer).
Example 348
6-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-lr3^-trimethyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1joctane
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 332.6 (M+H)+
Example 349
((2S^R)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-phenylpyrroIidin-2-yl)methanol
Step 7. [(2S,3R)-3-phenylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methanol
Borane in tetrahydrofuran (1.0 M, 1.0 mL) was added to (2S,3R)-3-phenyIpyrrolidine-2-
carboxylic acid (30.0 mg, 0.000157 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL, 0.012 mol) at rt. After stirring
for 1 h the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and the residue was azeotropedwith
methanol (3x2 mL) to afford the desired product, which was directly used in next step reaction
without further purification.
Step 2.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 356.6 (M+H)+
Example 350
((2S,4S>l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-phenylpyrrolidin-2-yl)methanol
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 356.6 (M+H)+
Example 351
((2S,4R)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}-4-phenylpyrrolidin-2-yl)methanol
Step I. Methyl (2S,4R)-N-tert-Butoxycarbonyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
To a suspension of methyl (2S,4R)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-2-carboxylate hydrochloride (10.00
g, 0.05506 mol) in methylene chloride (50 mL, 0.8 mol) was added triethylamine (20 ml_, 0.1 mol) at
ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for 15 minutes and then cooled to 0 °C. 4-
Dimethylaminopyridine (0.8 g, 0.007 mol) and di-tert-butyldicarbonate (22.00 g, 0.1008 mol) were
added sequentially and the reaction was allowed to warm slowly to ambient temperature with stirring.
The reaction mixture was filtered to remove the solid and the filtrate was then concentrated in vacuo.
The residue was dissolved in EtOAc (50 mL) and the solution was washed with IN HCI (20 mL) and
then NaHC03 (10 mL) and finally brine. The organic layer was then dried over MgSO4 and
conenctrated in vacuo. The 'H NMR confirmed the product was formed.
Step 2. 1-tert-butyl 2-methyl (2S)-4-oxopyrrolidine-l,2-dicarboxylate
Methyl (2S,4R)-N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate (2.00 g, 0.00815
mol) was dissolved in acetone (50.0 mL, 0.681 mol) and ether (50 mL). To the solution with stirring,
was added a solution of chromium(VI) oxide (1.90 g, 0.0190 mol) in water (5.50 mL, 0.305 mol) and
sulfuric acid (1.60 mL, 0.0294 mol) over 15 minutes with the presence of an ice-water bathto maintain
the reaction temperature at about room temperature. The mixture was stirred at rt for 10 minutes and
then iso-propanol (10 mL) was added. The mixture was stirred for an additional 5 min. The mixture
was filtered through a pad of silica gel plus potassium carbonate. The filtrated was concentrated and
the residue was purified by Combiflash with ethyl acetate/heaxane (25%) to give the desired product
(112 g).
Step 3. 1-tert-butyl 2-methyl (2S)-4-hydroxy-4-phenylpyrrolidine-l,2-dicarboxylate
Phenylmagnesium bromide in ether (3.00M, 0.400 mL) was added to a solution of 1 -tert-butyl
2-methyl (2S)-4-oxopyrrolidine-l,2-dicarboxylate (243.0 mg, 0.0009989 mol) in tetrahydrofuran
(5.00 mL, 0.0616 mol) at -40 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred at between -40 °C and -10 °C for 2
)> and then was quenched with amonium chloride solution (5 mL). The organic phase was separated
and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (2x5 mL). The combined organic layers
were washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The
residue was used directly in the next step without further purification.
Step 4. methyl (2S,4R)-4-phenylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylate
1-tert-Butyl 2-methyl (2S)-4-hydroxy-4-phenylpyrrolidine-l,2-dicarboxylate (0.32 g, 0.0010
mol) was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (1.00 mL, 0.0130 mol) and methylene chloride (1.00 mL,
0.0156 mol) at rt for 4 h. The solvents were evaporated and the residue was dissolved in methanol
(5.0 mL, 0.12 mol). Palladium (50.0 mg, 0.000470 mol) was added under nitrogen and the resulting
mixture was hydrogenized with a hydrogen-gas-filled-balloon for 3 h. The mixture was filtered and
the filtrate was concentrated to give the desired product, which was directly used in the next step
without further purification.
Step 5. [(2S,4R)-4-phenylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methanol
Lithium tetrahydroaluminate in tetrahydrofuran (1.00 M, 1.00 mL) was added to methyl
(2S,4R)-4-phenylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylate (103.0 mg, 0.0005018 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (3.00 mL,
0.0370 mol) at 0 °C. Then the ice-water bath was removed and the reaction mixture was stirred at rt
for 1 h and was quenched with brine (1 mL). The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate
(2x2 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and
concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desired product which was directly used in the next
step without further purification..
Step 6.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 356.6 (M+H)+
Example 352
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyi]carbonyl}pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 250.4 (M+H)+
Example 353
l-{[l'(4-Ch!orophenyl)cyclopentyl]carbonyl}azepane
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 306.5 (M+H)+
Example 354
3-Chloro-N-((3S)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-
methylbenzenesulfonamide
Step 1. tert-butyl ((3S)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)carbamate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 365.5 (M+H)+
Step 2.
tert-Butyl ((3S)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl) carbamate
(7.30 mg, 0.0000200 mol) was treated with hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 M, 0.50 mL) at rt
for 30 minutes. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and acetonitrile (1.0 mL, 0.019
mol) was added. The mixture was then treated with N,N-diisopropylethylamine (20.0 |aL, 0.000115
mol), followed by the addition of 3-chloro-2-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (4.50 mg, 0.0000200
mol) at rt. The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 1 h and then acidified (pH=2.0) with TFA. The
solution was diluted with methanol (0.80 mL) and was submitted for purification by prep-HPLC to
give the desired product. LC1-4S: m/z 454.1 (M+H)+
Example 355
(3S,4R)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl)-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylicacid
To a solution of methyl (3S,4R)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-
phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate (50 mg, 0.0001 mol, example 39) in tetrahydrofuran (2 mL, 0.02
mol) was added lithium hydroxide (9.4 mg, 0.00039 mol) and water (0.5 mL, 0.03 mol) and the
solution was stirred at rt for 1 h. The reaction mixture was then acidified (pH ~ 2) and was extracted
with AcOEt. The organic layer was dryed (over MgSO4), and concentrated to afford the product.
LC1-4S: m/z 370.4 (M+H)+
Example 356
((3S,4R)-l-{|I-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyl}-4-phenylpyrrolidin-3-yl)methanol
To a solution of (3S,4R)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-phenylpyrrolidine-
3-carboxylic acid (80 mg, 0.0002 mol, example 355) in tetrahydrofiiran (2 mL, 0.02 mol) were added
triethylamine (0.0316 mL, 0.000227 mol) and methyl chloroformate (20.0 ^L, 0.000260 mol) at -15
°C. The mixture was stirred at -15 °C for 20 minutes. To the above mixture was added sodium
borohydride (16.4 mg, 0.000433 mol) in THF and the resulting mixture was stirred at 0 °C for 1 h.
The reaction mixture was quenched by water and then was extracted with AcOEt. The organic layer
was dryed over MgSO4, and concentrated to afford the product. The product was purified with
*Combiflash eluting with 60% AcOEt in hexanes. LC1-4S: m/z 356.4 (M+H)+
Example 357
2-[l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyncarbonyl}-4-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]phenol
Step 1. N-Benzyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)methylamine
Into a round bottom 3-neck flask equipped with a nitrogen flow, a magnetic stirrer, and a
friedrichs condenser was added (chloromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.100 mol). To the flask was added
benzylamine (0.300 mol), with stirring, and the resulting solution heated at 200 °C for 2.5 hours.
Sodium hydroxide aqueous solution (0.1N) was added in order to hydrolyze the white organic salt that
had formed. The mixture was extracted with ether and the ether layer was dried over magnesium
sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure through a Vigreux column to give the product at b.p.
68-72 °C/0.7-0.8mm.
Step 2. N-Benzyl-N-methoxymethyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)methylamine
Into a round bottom 3-neck flask equipped with a nitrogen flow and a magnetic stirrer was
added formaldehyde (74.000 mmol, 7.4000 xlO"2 mol) (as a 37% aqueous solution). The flask was
cooled to 0 °C and N-benzyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)methylamine (10.000 g, 5.1716790x10'2 mol) was
added drowpise with stirring. After stirring for 10 minutes at 0 °C, methanol (6.000 mL, 0.14811874
mol) was added in one portion. Potassium carbonate (4.000 g, 2.8942408x10'2 mol) was added to the
mixture to absorb the aqueous phase. The mixture was stirred for one hour, then the nonaqueous
phase decanted, and then potassium carbonate (2.000 g, 1.4471204xl0"2 mol) was added. The
mixture was stirred at 25 °C for 12 hours. Ether is added to the mixture and the solution was dried
over potassium carbonate, filterd and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is distilled at
reduced pressure to give the product as a colorless liquid.
Step 4. 2-benzyl-2,3,3a, 9b-tetrahydrochromeno[3,4-c]pyrrol-4(lH)-one
N-Benzyl-N-methoxymethyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)methylamine (1.54 mL, 0.00600 mol) in
methylene chloride (0.50 mL) was added to a mixture of coumarin (0.731 g, 0.00500 mol) and of
trifluoroacetic acid in DC1-4 (IM, 10 mL) at rt. The resulting mixture was stirred at rt for 1 h and was
then washed with NaHCC>3 (2 mL) and brine (2 mL) successively. The organic phase was dried (over
Na2SO4), filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by CombiFlash (ethyl acetate/hexane
20%) to give the desired product (0.99 g).
Step 5. 2-[l-benzyl-4-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]phenol
Lithium tetrahydroaluminate in tetrahydrofuran (1.00 M, 1.50 mL) was added to a solution of
2-benzyl-2,3,3a,9b-tetrahydrochromeno[3,4-c]pyrrol-4(lH)-one (188.0 mg, 0.0006730 mol) in THF
(2.0 mL) at 0 °C. The mixture was stirred at 0 °C for 1 h and then quenched with acetone. Ethyl
acetate (10 mL) was added and the resulting mixture was treated with NaOH (IN, 3 mL) and then was
filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was washed with brine (2x5 mL) and the organic layer
was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desired product.
Step 6. (cis)-2-[4-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]phenol
A mixture of 2-[l-benzyl-4-{hydroxymethyl)pyiTolidin-3-yl]phenol (101.4 mg, 0.0003580
mol) and palladium (10% on carbon, 75 mg) in methanol (5.0 mL, 0.12 mol) was stirred under
hydrogen (balloon) overnight. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated. The
residue was used in next step without further purification.
Step 7.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 372.5 (M+H)+
Example 358
2-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-l,2,3v3a,4,9b-hexahydrochromeno[3,4-clpyrrole
A mixture of 2-[l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-(hydroxymethyl) pyrrolidin-
3-yl]phenol (13.0 mg, 0.0000350 mol), triphenylphosphine (20.0 mg, 0.0000762 mol) and diisopropyl
azodicarboxylate (15.0 ^L, 0.0000762 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL, 0.012 mol) was stirred at rt
for 4 h. The mixture was diluted with methanol (0.80 mL) and the desired product from the mixture
was isolated and purified by prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 354.5 (M+H)+
Example 359
2-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-8-(methylsulfonyl)-2,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decane
Step 1. tert-butyi 8-(methylsulfonyl)-2,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decC1-4e-2-carboxylate
N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (30.0 piL, 0.000172 mol) was added to tert-butyl 2,8-
diazaspiro[4.5]decane-2-carboxylate hydrochloride (18.5 mg, 0.0000668 mol) in acetonitrile (1.0 mL,
0.019 mol), followed by methanesulfonyl chloride (10.0 ptL, 0.000129 mol). After stirring for 1 h the
solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dried under high vacuum and was used in the next step
without further purification.
Step 2. 8-(methylsulfonyl)-2,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decam hydrochloride
Hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4.0M, 0.50 mL) was added to tert-butyl 8-
(methylsulfonyl)-2,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decane-2-carboxylate (21.0 mg, 0.0000659 mol) at rt. The
mixture was stirred at rt for 1 h and then the solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dried under
*high vacuum to afford the desired product. LC1-4S: m/z 255.5 (M+H)+
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 397.5 (M+H)+
Example 360
8-Acetyl-2-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-2,8-diazaspiro[4.51decane
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 359. LC1-4S: m/z 361.5 (M+H)+
Example 361
3-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 327.5 (M+H)+
Example 362
3-(l-{[l-(4-Phenoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine
Step 1. 4-f] •[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-1 -yl)carbonyljcyclopropyl}
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 309.1 (M+H)+
Step 2.
To a solution of 4-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-y!pyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenol (40.0 mg,
0.000130 mol) in methylene chloride (1 mL, 0.02 mol) were added phenylboronic acid (15.8 mg,
0.000130 mol), copper(II) diacetate (0.0236 g, 0.000130 mol) and molecular sieves at rt.
Triethylamine (0.0904 mL, 0.000648 mol) was then added and the reaction mixture was stirred at rt
overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated. The desired product
from the residue was isolated and purified by prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 385.1 (M+H)+
Example 363
3-[l-({l-[4-(Cyclopentyloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl] pyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 309.1 (M+H)+
Step 2.
To a solution of 4-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenol (40.0 mg,
*3.00O130 mol) in tetrahydrofuran were added cyclopentanol (29.4 uL, 0.000324 mol) diethyl
azodicarboxylate (0.0511 mL, 0.000324 mol), and triphenylphosphine (85.0 mg, 0.000324 mol) at
room temperature, and the reaction mixture was stirred overnight. The crude product was purified by
prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 377.1 (M+H)+
Example 364
tert-Butyl4-(5-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridine-2-yl)piperazine-
1-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 478.1 (M+H)+
Example 365
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbony]}-3-isopropylpyrro)idine
Step 1. tert-butyl 3-hydroxy-3-isopropenylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate
To a solution of tert-butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (2.0 g, 0.011 mol) in
tetrahydrofuran (15.4 mL, 0.190 mol) was added dropwise a 0.5 M in THF solution of
bromo(isopropenyl)magnesium (1.80 g, 0.0124 mol) (24.8 mL) at it under N2. After the addition was
complete, the reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 15 minutes and then cooled to rt. The crude
mixture was poured into saturated NH^CI, extracted with ether (3x) The combined organic phase was
dried over MgSO4, concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography
eluting with 0-40% EA-hexanes to afford pure product as a white solid (1.4 g). The product was
confirmed by ]H NMR & LC/MS (M+H-Boc) 128.1 (base), [(M + Na) 250.0].
Step 2. 3-isopropenyl-2,5-dihydro-lH-pyrrole trifluoroacetate
tert-Butyl 3-hydroxy-3-isopropenylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (1.51 g, 0.00664 mol) was
dissolved in trifluoroacetic acid (10.0 mL, 0.130 mol) under N2 at rt. The reaction flask was wrapped
with aluminum foil and the mixture was stirred overnight. The reaction mixture was then
concentrated in vacuo and the residue was used directly in the next step without further purification.
Step 3. 3-isopropylpyrrolidine trifluoroacetate
To a solution of 3-isopropenyl-2,5-dihydro-lH-pyrrole trifluoroacetate (2.09 g, 0.00936 mol)
in methanol (100.0 mL, 2.469 mol) was added 1.3 g of Pd (10% wt. on activated carbon), then the
mixture was hydrogenated on par shaker at 43 psi for 3 h. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate
was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dried under high vacuum to afford the product as a white
solid. LC-MS (M + H) 114.2 (base) [M+H) 130.1 base, for the corresponding alcohol].
Step 4.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 309.1 (M+H)+
Example 366
Methyl 3-(l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)benzoate
Step 1. methyl 3-[l-(phenoxyacetyl)-2,3-dihydro-lH-pyrrol-3-yl]benzoate
A solution of benzyl 2,5-dihydro-lH-pyrrole-l-carboxylate (0.626 mL, 0.00349 mol), methyl
3-bromo-benzoate (300 mg, 0.001 mol) , palladium(II) diacetate (14 mg, 0.000063 mol), potassium
acetate (356 mg, 0.00363 mol), and tefra-./V-butylammonium bromide (4.50x10"2 mg, 0.00140 mol) in
JV,/V-dimethylformamide (5 mL, 0.06 mol) was stirred under nitrogen at 40 °C for 4 days. The
reaction mixture was diluted with AcOEt and water. The organic layer was separated and the aqeous
layer was extracted with AcOEt. The combined organic layer was washed with brine, dryed with
MgSO4, and concentrated to afford the crude product. The crude product was purified by flash
chromatography, eluting with 30 % AcOEt in hexanes.
Step 2. methyl 3-pyrrolidin-3-ylbenzoate
To a solution of methyl 3-[l-(phenoxyacetyl)-2,3-dihydro-lH-pyrrol-3-yl]benzoate (0.5 g,
0.001 mol) in methanol (15 mL, 0.37 mol) was added 10% Pd/C (80 mg), and the resulting suspension
was stirred under 1 atm of Hj (balloon) for 5 h. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was
concentrated to afford the desired product.
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 384.4 (M+H)+
Example 367
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonylJ-3-(2-methylphenyl)pyrrolidine
Step 1. l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(2-methylphenyl)
-2,5-dihydro-lH-pyrrole
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 338.4 (M+H)+
Step 2.
To a solution of l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(2-methylphenyl)-2,5-
dihydro-lH-pyrrole (5 mg, 0.00001 mol) in methanol (1 mL, 0.02 mol) was added Pd/BaSO4
(reduced) and the mixture was stirred under an atmosphere of hydrogen at rt for 1 h. The crude
proctct was purified using prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 340.4 (M+H)+
Example 368
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 367. LC1-4S: m/z 356.4 (M+H)+
Example 369
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)pyrrolidine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 354.4 (M+H)+
Example 370
l-(4-{l-[(3-Pyridin-4-ylpyrrolidin-I-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)pyrrolidin-2-one
This compound was prepared by coupling the title compound in example 23 with 2-
pyrrolidinone using a copper mediated procedure analogous to that outlined in stepl of example 102.
LC1-4S: m/z 376.3 (M+H+); 398.3 (M+Na*).
Example 371
3-(4-{l-[(3-Pyridin-4-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl)phenyl)-l,3-oxazolidin-2-oDe
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 370. LC1-4S: m/z 378.2 (M+H)+
Example 372
4-{l-[(3-Pyridin-4-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenol
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 309.0 (M+H)+
Example 373
4-[l-({l-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenylJcyclopropyl}carbonyi)pyrrolidin-3-yI] pyridine
A mixture of 4-{l-[(3-pyridin-4-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenol (20 mg,
0.00006 mol, example 372), benzyl bromide (7.7 ^L, 0.000065 mol), and potassium carbonate (18
mg, 0.00013 mol) in JV.yV-dimethylformamide (200 U.L, 0.002 mol) was stirred at room temperature
over night. The crude product was purified with prep-HPLC to afford the product (10.3 mg). LC1-4S:
m/z 399.0 (M+rf).
Example 374
4-[l-({l-[4-(AHyloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yllpyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 373. LC1-4S: m/z 349.1 (M+H)+.
Example 375
4-[l-({l-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]pyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 362. LC1-4S: m/z 386.1 (M+H)+.
Example 376
4-[l-({l-[4-(3-Furyloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]pyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 363. LC1-4S: m/z 379.1 (M+H)+. 807.3 (2M+ACN)+.
Example 377
4-[l-({l-[4-(Cyclopentyloxy)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)pyrrolidine-3-yljpyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 373. LC1-4S: m/z 377.1 (M+H)"\ 399.0 (M+Na)+.
Example 378
4-[l-({l-[4-(Cyclohex-2-en-l-yloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)pyrrolidine-3-yl]pyridiue
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 373. LC1-4S: m/z 398.0 (M+H)+, 411.0 (M+Na)+.
Example 379
3-[(4-{l-[(3-Pyridin-4-yIpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenoxy)methyl] pyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 373. LC1-4S: m/z 400.1 (M+H)+, 422.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 380
2-[(4-{l-[(3-Fyridin-4-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenoxy)methyl]pyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 373. LC1-4S: m/z 400.1 (M+H)+, 422.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 381
4-[2-(4-{l-[(3-Pyridin-4-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenoxy)ethyl]morpholine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 214. LC1-4S: m/z 422.1 (M+H)+.
Example 382
4-((3S)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yI)pyridine 1-oxide
4-((3S)-l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)pyridine (20 mg,
0.00006 mol, example 24) was dissolved in dichloromethane (1 mL, 0.02 mol) and to this solution
was added m-chloroperbenzoic acid (44 mg, 0.00015 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 25 °C
for 2.5 h. The reaction mixture then was concentrated and the residue was diluted with NaHCC>3 and
methanol. The crude product was purified by prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 343.4 (M+H)+.
Example 383
4-(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-fluoropyridine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 345.4(M+H)+.
Example 384
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyl}-3-isopropylpyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 365. LC1-4S: m/z 308.1 (M+Hf.
Example 385
3-tert-Butyl-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidine-3-oI
Step 1. tert-butyl 3-tert-butyl-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
To a solution of tert-butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (500.0 mg, 0.002699 mol) in
tetrahydrofuran (3.85 mL, 0.0475 mol) was added dropwise a 1.7 M in pentane solution of tert-
butyllithium (198.8 mg, 0.003104 mol) (1.8 mL) at -78 °C under N2. After the addition was complete,
the reaction mixture was warmed to it. After stirring for 1 h , the reaction mixture was poured into a
saturated NH,CI aqueous solution and the resulting mixture was extracted with ether (3x). The
combined organic layer was dried over MgSO4, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was
purified by Combiflash eluting with 0-40% EtAc-hexanes to afford the product as a white solid (0.451
g). LC MS (M+H-Boc) 144.1
Step 2. 3-tert-butylpyrrolidin-3-ol hydrochloride
terr-Butyl 3-terf-butyl-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (0.60 g, 0.0025 mol) was
dissorTed in a solution of hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4N, 0.30 mL, 0.0099 mol) under N2 at rt.
The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h at rt, then concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was used
directly in the next step without further purification. (M+H) 144.1
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 322.2 (M+H)+.
Example 386
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(2-methylphenyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 273. LC1-4S: m/z 356.4 (M+H)+.
Example 387
Methyl [(l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-phenylpyrrolidin-3-yl)oxy]acetate
Step 1. tert-butyl 3-hydroxy-3-phenylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
To a solution of rerf-butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxyIate (1.0 g, 0.0054 mol) in ether
(20.000 mL, 0.19050 mol) was added dropwise a solution of phenylmagnesium bromide (1.12 g,
0.00621 mol) in ether (10.3 mL) at rt under N2. After the addition was complete, the reaction mixture
was heated to reflux for 15 min. and then cooled to rt. The reaction mixture was poured into saturated
NH4CI and extracted with ether (3 x ). The combined organic layers were dried over Na2SO4 and
concentrated in vacuo. The product was purified by Combiflash eluting with 0-40% EtOAc-hexanes.
The product was confirmed by *H NMR and LC/MS: m/z 286.0 (M+Na)+.
Step 2. tert-butyl 3-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-3-phenylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
To a solution of tert-butyl 3-hydroxy-3-phenylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (480 mg, 0.0018
mol) in toluene (20 mL, 0.2 mol) was added sodium hydride (80.2 mg, 0.00200 mol) and the solution
was refluxed for 1 hour. Methyl bromoacetate (0.190 mL, 0.00200 mol) was then added and the
mixture continued to be stirred under reflux overnight. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to rt
and the product was extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were washed with water,
dried with MgSO4, and concentrated in-vacuo. LC/MS: m/z 336.1 (M+H)+.
Step 3. Methyl [(3-phenylpyrrolidin-3-yl)oxy]acetate
To tert-butyl 3-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-3-phenylpyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (160 mg,
0.00048 mol) was added 4 M of hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) and the resulting solution
was stirred for 1 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated in-vauco and the crude product was
used directly in the next step.
Step 4. Methyl [(l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl)-3-phenylpyrrolidin-3-yl)oxy]acetate
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 414.4 (M+H)+.
Example 388
[(l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyllcarbonyl}-3-pbenylpyrrolidin-3-yl)oxy]aceticacid
To a solution of methyl [(l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-phenylpyrrolidin-3-
yl)oxy]acetate (40.0 mg, 0.0000966 mol, example 387) in tetrahydrofuran (1 mL, 0.01 mol) was
added lithium hydroxide hydrate (4.87 mg, 0.000116 mol) in water (0.5 mL, 0.03 mol). The solution
was stirred at rt for 2 hours and then acidified with IN HC1 (aq.). The product was purified by prep-
HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 400.4 (M+H)+.
Example 389
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(3-chloropyridin-4-yl) pyrrolidine-3-ol
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 273.
LC1-4S: m/z 378.1(M+H)+.
Example 390
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d|[l,3]oxazine-4,3'-pyrrolidin]-
2(lH)-one trifluoroacetate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 272.
LC1-4S: m/z 498.6 (M+H)+.
Example 391
r-{[l-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3'-
pyrrolidin]-2(lH)-one trifluoroacetate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 272.
LC1-4S: m/z 533.0 (M+H)+.
Example 392
r-{|l-(4-Bromophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-dl[l,3]oxazine-4^3'-pyrrolidin]-
2(lH)-one trifluoroacetate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 272.
LC1-4S: m/z 543.0(M+H)+.
Example 393
l'-{[l.(4.Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l^]oxazine-4,3'-pyrrolidin]-
2(lH)-one trifluoroacetate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example
272. LC1-4S: m/z 494.1 (M+H)+.
Example 394
l'-{[l-(4-Phenoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4^,-pyrrolidin]-
2(lH)-one trifluoroacetate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 272.
LC1-4S: m/z 556.2 (M+H)+.
Example 395
r-[(l-{4-[(Trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyI}cycIopropyl)carbonyl]spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-
4,3'-pyrrolidin]-2(l H)-one trifluoroacetate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 272.
LC1-4S: m/z 564.2 (M+H)+.
Example 396
r-{[l-(3-Bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro|pyrido[3,4-d][W]oxazine-43'-pyrrolidin|-
2(lH)-one trifluoroacetate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 272.
LC1-4S: m/z 543.1 (M+H)+.
Example 397
r-{[l-(3-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4^'-pyrrolidin]-
2(lH)-one trifluoroacetate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 272.
LC1-4S: m/z 494.1(M+H)+.
Example 398
r-{[l-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 90
using l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, which was obtained by following a
procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 & 3 of example 162. LC1-4S: m/z 370.1(M+H)+.
Example 399
r-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-blpyridine-53'-pyrrolidin]-7-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 90.
LC1-4S:m/z349.1(M+H)+.
Example 400
r-({l-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S:m/z403.1(M+H)+.
Example 401
r-{[l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyllcarbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-
7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S:m/z365.1(M+H)+.
Example 402
r-({l-[4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-53'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S:m/z419.0(M+H)+.
Example 403
r-{[l-(4-Fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrroIidin]-7-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S:m/z353.1(M+H)+.
Example 404
r-{[l-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl|carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo|3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S:m/z387.0(M+H)Example 405
kl'-{[l-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-
7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S:m/z371.0(M+H)+.
Example 406
l'-{[l-(3-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5^'-pyrrolidin]-7-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S: m/z 369.0(M+H)+.
Example 407
l'-{[l-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-blpyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-
7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S: m/z 403.0 & 405.0 (M+H)+.
Example 408
l'-{[l-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-
7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 298.
LC1-4S: m/z 371.0(M+H)+.
Example 409
r-{[l-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-bJpyridine-5^*-pyrrolidin]-
7-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 90.
LC1-4S: m/z 403.0 & 405.0 (M+H)+.
Example 410
Ethyl 4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-lfH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^,-pyrrolidin]-l*-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
terf-Butyl 4-[5-(l-{[(tR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate (10.4 mg, 0.0000200 mol, prepared by
a procedure similar to that in steps 1-3 of example 163) was treated with hydrogen chloride in 1,4-
dioxane (4.0 M, 20.0 \xL) at rt for 1 h. The solvent was evaporated and acetonitrile (1.00 mL, 0.0191
mol) was added to the residue followed by AW-diisopropylethylamine (20.0 uL, 0.000115 mol) and
^jthyl chloroformate (5.0 \xL, 0.000052 mol). The mixture was stirred at rt for 30 min, and adjusted to
be acidic (pH = 2.0) with TFA, and diluted with metanol (0.8 mL). The desired product from the
resulting solution was isolated and purified by prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 491.2 (M+H)+.
Example 411
(lR)-l'-[(l-{6-[4-(ethylsulfonyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 164.
LC1-4S: m/z 511.2 (M+H)+.
Example 412
(lR)-l'-({l-|6-(4-Methylpiperazin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-4 of
example 163, with the exception that in step 4 the free amine compound underwent a reductive
alkylation outlined below instead of being reacted with a carbamoyl chloride, as outlined below.
N,W-Diisopropylethylamine (8.3 uL, 0.000048 mol) was added to (lR)-l'-{[l-(6-piperazin-l-
ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (10.0 mg,
0.0000239 mol) and formaldehyde (8.90 ^L, 0.000119 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol)
and acetonitrile (0.5 mL, 0.01 mol). To this solution was added sodium triacetoxyborohydride (25
mg, 0.00012 mol) and the reaction was stirred at room temperature overnight. LC1-4S: m/z 433.2
(M+H)+.
Example 413
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(4-Phenylpipera2in-l-yl)pyridin-3-yI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 495.1 (M+H)+.
Example 414
(lR)-r-[(l-{6-[4-(3-MethylbutanoyI)piperazin-l-ylJpyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-4 of
example 163, with the exception that in step 4 the amide was formed by BOP mediated coupling as
outlined below.
4-Methylmorpholine (2.0x10"' uL, 0.00018 mol) was added to a mixture of (1R)-1'-{[1-(6-
'piperazin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (15
mg, 0.000036 mol), butanoic acid, 3-methyl- (4.4 mg, 0.000043 mol) and benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (19 mg, 0.000043 mol) in acetonitrile
(0.7 mL, 0.01 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The crude
product was purified by prep-LC1-4S. LC1-4S: m/z 503.3 (M+H)+.
Example 415
(lR)-r-[(l-{6-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl)piperazin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yI}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-4 of
example 163, with the exception that in step 4 the free amine was alkylated by a reductive alkylation
outlined below.
N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (8.3 |aL, 0.000048 mol) was added to (lR)-l'-{[l-(6-piperazin-l-
y lpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropy l]carbony 1} -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (10.0 mg,
0.0000239 mol) and cyclopropanecarboxaldehyde (8.93 uL, 0.000119 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (0.5
mL, 0,006 mol) and acetonitrile (0.5 mL, 0.01 mol) followed by sodium triacetoxyborohydride (25
mg, 0.00012 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. LC1-4S: m/z
473.2 (M+H)+.
Example 416
(lR)-r-({l-|6-(2,5-Dihydro-lH-pyrrol-l-yl)pyridin-3-yI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 -3 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 402.2 (M+H)+.
Example 417
(lR)-r-{|l-(6-Plperidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z418.1 (M+H)+.
Example 418
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(4-Methyl-2-oxopiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
Example 259, followed by a reductive amination of the resulting free amine by using a procedure that
was analogous to that used in example 415. LC1-4S: m/z 446.1(M+H)+.
Example 419
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(4-Acetyl-2-oxopiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 259,
steps 1-3. LC1-4S: m/z 473.5(M+H)+.
Example 420
tert-Butyl4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H3H-spiro[2-benzofuraQ-lrJ'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
A mixture of (1R)-1'-{[1-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (0.50 g, 0.0014 mol, see steps 1 & 2 of example 96), tert-butyl piperazine-1 -
carboxylate (0.30 g, 0.0016 mol) , sodium tert-butoxide (0.31 g, 0.0033 mol), palladium acetate (9
mg, 0.00004 mol) and 2-(di-t-butylphosphino)biphenyl (10 mg, 0.00004 mol) was degassed and then
charged with nitrogen. To the mixture was added 1,4-dioxane (10.0 mL, 0.128 mol) and the resulting
mixture was refluxed for 1 h. LC-MS: 419.2 (M+H)++
Example 421
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(4-Isobutyrylpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyI)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step J. (lR)-r-{[l-(4-piperazin-l-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
tert-Buty I 4-[4-( I -{[(1 R)-3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l ,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate (0.65 g, 0.0012 mol, see example 420) was
dissolved in methylene chloride (2.0 mL, 0.031 mol) and to this solution was added hydrogen chloride
in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 M, 5.0 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h. The mixture was
diluted with ether and precipitateformed was filtered and dried to give the desired product. LC-MS:
418.2 (M+H)+
Step 2.
Propanoyl chloride (5.0 uL, 0.000057 mol) was added to a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-
piperazin-l-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20.0 mg,
0.0000478 mol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (27 uX, 0.00016 mol) in methylene chloride (1.0 mL,
0.016 mol) and the mixture was stirred for 1 h. The solvent was removed and the crude product was
-purified by prep-HPLC. LC-MS: B 474.2 (M+H)+; C 488.2 (M+H)+; D 486.2 (M+H)+
Example 422
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[4-(CyclopropylcarbonyI)piperazin-l-y11ßHenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonylJ-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidiiiJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 486.2 (M+HVExample 423
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[4-(IVIethylsulfonyI)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 460.2 (M+H)+.
Example 424
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(4-Methylpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro(2-benEofuran-
l>3'-pyiTolidin]-3-one
Formaldehyde (10.0 mg, 0.000333 mol) was added to a solution of (lR)-l'-{[l-(4-piperazin-
l-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (0.13 g, 0.00032
mol, example 421, step 1) in methanol (1.0 mL, 0.025 mol) followed by sodium
triacetoxyborohydride (0.20 g, 0.00095 mol), and the mixture was stirred for 1 h. The crude product
was purified by prep-HPLC. LC-MS: 432.3 (M+H)+
Example 425
N-Methyl-N-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofurad-M'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to a combination of step 1 of
example 102 and steps 3-4 of example 258. LC1-4S: m/z 431.1 (M+H)+.
Example 426
N-[4-(l-{I(lR)-3-Oxo-l'Hr3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^,-pyrrolidin]-l'-yl]carbonyl}
cyclopropyl)phenyl]acetamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-4 of
example 261. LC1-4S: m/z 391.2 (M+H)+.
Example 427
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyrroiidin-l-yI)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
•*pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 257.
LC1-4S:m/z 417.2 (M+H)+.
Example 428
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxo-13-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofttran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 419.2 (M+H)+.
Example 429
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(lH-PyrazoI-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 102. LC1-4S: m/z 400.1 (M+H)+.
Example 430
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopiperidin-l-yI)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 431.2 (M+H)+.
Example 431
l-Methyl-3-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-lrJ'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]imidazolidine-2,4-dione
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 446.2 (M+H)+.
Example 432
(lR)-l'-{[l-(4-Morpholin-4-yIphenyl)cycIopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-lP)1-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
A mixture of(lR)-r-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one (30.0 mg, 0.0000816 mol, example 83), morpholine (8.5 uL, 0.000098 mol) ,
sodium tert-butoxide (19 mg, 0.00020 mol), palladium acetate (0.5 mg, 0.000002 mol) and 2-(di-t-
butylphosphino)biphenyl (0.7 mg, 0.000002 mol) was degassed and charged with nitrogen. To the
mixture was added 1,4-dioxane (1.0 mL, 0.013 mol). The resulting mixture was refluxed overnight.
*The crude product was purified prep-HPLC. LC-MS: 419.2 (M+H)+
Example 433
l-[4-(l-{[3-Phenylpyrrolidin-l-yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyI)phenyll pyrrolidine-2-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in step 1 of
example 102, starting with (3R)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl}-3-pheny1pyrrolidine
(example 29). LC1-4S: m/z 375.2 (M+H)+.
Example 434
3-[4-(l-{[3-Phenylpyrrolidin-l-yI]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyI]-l,3-oxazoIidin-2-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 102, step 1, starting with (3R)-l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl}-3-
phenylpyrrolidine (example 29). LC1-4S: m/z 377.2 (M+H)+.
Example 435
Methyl 4-(4-{l-[(3-phcnylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)piperazinc-l-carboxy late
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 258. LC1-4S: m/z 434.2 (M+HVExample 436
Ethyl 4-(4-{l-[(3-phenylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 258. LC1-4S: m/z 434.2 (M+H)+.
Example 437
l-lsobutyryl-4-(4-{l-[(3-phenylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)pip«razine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 258. LC1-4S: m/z 446.3 (M+H)Example 438
l-Acetyl-4-(4-{l-[(3-phenylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)piperazinc
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 258. LC1-4S: m/z 418.3 (M+H)+.
Example 439
l-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-4-(4-{l-[(3-phenylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyllcyclopropyl}
phenyl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 258. LC1-4S: m/z 444.3 (M+H)+.
Example 440
l-Isobutyryl-4-(5-{l-|(3-phenylpyrroIidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 447.3 (M+H)+.
Example 441
l-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-4-(5-{l-[(3-phenylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl} pyridin-2-
yl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 445.3 (M+H)+.
Example 442
(lR)-l'-[(l-Pyridin-3-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 -2 and
4 of example 96. LC1-4S: m/z 335.1 (M+H)+.
Example 443
N-Methyl-4-[5-(l-([(lR)-3-oxo-l'H^H-spiro[2-benzofuran-M*-pyrrolidin].l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]benzamide
Step 1. 4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofumn-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]benzoic acid
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 173. LC1-4S: m/z 455.2 (M+H)+.
Step 2.
4-Methylmorpholine (12 (iL, 0.00011 mol) was added to a mixture of 4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-
rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]benzoic acid (13
mg, 0.000029 mol), methylammonium chloride (2.9 mg, 0.000043 mol), and benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (14 mg, 0.000031 mol) in N,N-
dimethylformamide (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol), and the resulting mixture was stirred at rt for 2h. The crude
product was purified by prep-LC1-4S. LC1-4S: m/z 468.2 (M+H)+.
Example 444
^",N-Dimethyl-4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]benzamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 443. LC1-4S: m/z 482.2 (M+H)+.
Example 445
(lR)-l'-[(l-{6-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 173. LC1-4S: m/z 489.1 (M+H)+.
Example 446
(lR)-l'-{(l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 and
4 of example 96. LC1-4S: m/z 364.2 (M+H)+.
Example 447
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 114. LC1-4S: m/z 427.1 (M+H)+449.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 448
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyr rolidin] -3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 114. LC1-4S: m/z 441.1 (M+H)+463.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 449
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(Isoquinolin-l-y!methoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 114. LC1-4S: m/z 491.2 (M+H)+.
Example 450
l'-{[l-(4-Vinylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 119.
LC1-4S: m/z 360.1 (M+H)+382.0(M+Na)+.
Example 451
Methyl 4-|4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l,-yl)carbonyl}
cyclopropyl)phenyl]-3,6-dihydropyridine-l(2H)-carboxylate
Step J. l-{4-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl]phenyl}cyclopropane carboxylic
acid
A mixture of l-{4-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-hydroxypiperidin-4-
yl]phenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylie acid (300mg, prepared as described in example 210, steps 1 & 2)
and trifluoroacetic acid 2mL was stirred at rt for 5 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated.
The crude product was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (4 mL, 0.05 mol) and to this was added di-tert-
butyldicarbonate (333 mg, 0.00152 mol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (6.0xl0'2 (i.L, 0.0035 mol).
The mixture was stirred at rt for 5 h and then diluted with AcOEt, washed with saturated NaHCOj
aqueous solution and IM HC1 successively, dried with MgSO4, and concentrated in-vacuo to afford
the desired product.
Step 2. Methyl 4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-yljcarbonyl}
cyclopropyl)phenyl]-3,6-dihydropyridine-l (2H)-carboxylate
The title compound was prepared using a procedure analogous to that in steps 3-4 of example
163, with the omission of the LiOH-promoted-hydrolysis. LC1-4S: m/z 473.3 (M+H)+.
Example 452
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H^H-spiro[2-benzofuraii-l,3,-pyrroIidinl-l'-yl]carbonyl}
cyclopropyl)phenyl|-3,6-dihydropyridine-l(2H)-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 451. LC1-4S: m/z 487.3 (M+H)+.
Example 453
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Acetyl-l,2,3,6-te(rahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-bcnzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 & 2
of example 451. LC1-4S: m/z 457.3 (M+H)+.
Examle 454
{lR)-l'-[(l-{4-ll-(3-Methylbutanoyl)-l^^,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-
yI]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyll-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 & 2
of example 451, with the exception that for the last step the acid chloride was replaced by the
corresponding carboxylic acid as described below: A mixture of 3-methyl butanoic acid (16 mg,
0.00015 mol), benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino) phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (38 mg,
0.000085 mol), and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (4.0x10' ^L, 0.00023 mol) dissolved in N,N-
dimethylformamide (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol) was stirred at rt for 2 h. The reaction mixture was then
diluted with MeOH and the crude product was purified by prep-HPLC to afford the desired product.
LC1-4S: m/z 499.3 (M+H)+.
Example 455
5-Hydroxy-l'-{[l-(4-methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-bcnzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of 5-methoxy-l'-{[l-(4-methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (40 mg, 0.0001 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (2 mL, 0.02 mol) was
added L-Selectride® in tetrahydrofuran (1.0 M, 0.53 mL) and the resulting solution was heated to 120
CC for 50 minutes using microwave irradiation. To the reaction mixture was added a few drops of
water to quench the reaction. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated and about. 3 mL of
concentrated HC1 aqueous solution was added to dissolve the residue. The resulting solution was
stirred at rt for 2h. The crude product was purified using prep-HPLC. LC1-4S: m/z 364.2 (M+H)4.
Example 455a
l'-{[l-(4-Mcthylphenyl)cyclopropyI]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-5-ol
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 454.
LC1-4S: m/z 350.2 (M+H)Example 456
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(Pyrrolidin-l-ylmethyl)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spirol2-bcnzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. 1 -[4- (pyrrolidin-1 -ylmethyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarbonitrile
A mixture of l-(4-formylphenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile (0.30 g, 0.0018 mol), pyrrolidine
(0.18 mL, 0.0021 mol) and sodium triacetoxyborohydride (0.74 g, 0.0035 mol) in methanol (5.0 mL,
0.12 mol) was stirred ar rt for 1 h. The reaction mixture was adjusted to be basic (pH = 12) and
extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic extract was washed with brine, dried and
concentrated to provide the desired product. LC-MS: 227.1 (M+H)+
Step 2.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1,2
and 4 of example 96. LC1-4S: m/z 386.1 (M+H)+.
Example 457
(lR)-l'-{|l-(6-Pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo|3,4-cl pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 -3 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 405.1 (M+H)+.
Example 458
(lR)-l'-({l-[6-(4-Phenylpiperazin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yIJcyclopropyl}carbony!)-3H-spiro[furo|3,4-
c]pyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 496.2 (M+H)+.
Example 459
Methyl 4-[5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-lr3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 478.2 (M+H)+.
Example 460
Ethyl ^(S-fl-KS-oxo-l'H.SH-spirolfuroP^-clpyridine-M'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 491.2 (M+H)+.
Example 461
Isopropyl 4-(5-{l-[(3-oxo-rH^H-spiro[furo[3,4-c|pyridine-13'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 506.2 (M+H)+.
Example 462
V-({l-|6-(4-Chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 173. LC1-4S: m/z 446.1 & 448.1 (M+H)+.
Example 463
l,-({l-|6-(4-Fliiorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl}carbony))-3H-spiro(furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 173. LC1-4S: m/z 430.2 (M+H)+.
Example 464
l'-({l-[6-(4-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)pyridin-3-yI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furoI3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidiiil-3-arie
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 173. LC1-4S: m/z 444.2 (M+H)+.
Example 465
r-|(l-Quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonylJ-3H-spiro[furo|3,4-clpyridine-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps A & B
of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 386.1 (M+H)+.
Example 466
4-Chloro r-[(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example 227. LC1-4S: m/z 420.0 & 422.0 (M+H)+.
Example 467
4-Hydroxy-r-[(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-I,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example 227. LC1-4S: m/z 402.1 (M+H)+.
Example 468
4-Methoxy-r-((l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyll-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example227. LC1-4S: m/z416.1 (M+H)+.
Example 469
r-[(l-{4-((4-Fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-clpyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 & 2
of example 104. LC1-4S: m/z 459.2 (M+H)+.
Example 470
l'-{[l-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl]oxy}phenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 & 2
of example 104. LC1-4S: m/z 509.2 (M+H)+.
Example 471
r-[(l-{4-[(2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)oxy)phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrTolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps I & 2
of example 104. LC1-4S: m/z 577.2 (M+H)+ 599.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 472
l'-|(l-{4-l(4-Bromo-2-lluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 & 2
of example 104. LC1-4S: m/z 537.1 (M+H)+559.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 473
3-Fluoro-4-[(4-{l-[(3-oxo-l'H^H-spiro[furo|3,4-clpyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenoxy)methyl|ben?onitrile
A mixture of l'-[(l-{4-[(4-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (18 mg, 0.000033 mol, example 474), zinc cyanide
(3.9 mg, 0.000033 mol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(O) (2 mg, 0.000002 mol) , and tetra-
/V-butylammonium bromide (2.7 mg, 0.0000084 mol) in A^Af-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL, 0.006 mol)
was microwave irradiated at 170 °C for 5 min. After cooling, the crude product was purified with
prep-hplc to afford 12.4 mg of pure product. LC1-4S: m/z 484.2 (M+H)+.
Example 474
l'-|(l-{4-|l-(2-Fluorophenyl)ethoxy]phcnyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-oiie
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 105. LC1-4S: m/z 473.2 (M+H)+.
Example 475
^[l^^l-Ka-Oxo-l'H^H-spirolfuroia^clpyridine-U'-pyrrolidinl-r-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenoxy)ethyl]benzonitrile
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 473,
using the title compound of example 300 as the benzyl bromide starting material. LC1-4S: m/z 480.2
(M+H)+.
Example 476
r-({l-[4-(Quinolin-2-jlmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c)pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 104. LC1-4S: m/z 492.2 (M+H)+
Example 477
l'-{[l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in step B of
example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 365.1 (M+H)4"
Example 478
6-Chloro-l'-{[l-(4-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c|pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 232. LC1-4S: m/z 399.4 (M+H)+
Example 479
l'-{[l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro|furo|3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidia]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 222. LC1-4S: m/z 433.1 (M+H)+
Example 480
l'.({l-[4-(Cyclopentyloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo|3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example213. LC1-4S: m/z 419.2 (M+H)+441.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 481
r-({l-[4-(AHyloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-clpyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-
3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 215. LC1-4S: m/z 391.3 (M+H)+413.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 482
l'-({l-l4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c)pyridine-l^'-
pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example 213. LC1-4S: m/z 409.2 (M+H)+ 431.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 483
r-({l-[4-(Cyclopropylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 215. LC1-4S: m/z 405.1 (M+H)+427.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 484
r-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3'-py rrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 222. LC1-4S: m/z 417.1 (M+H)*
Example 485
r-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro|furo|3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in step B of
example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 417.1 (M+H)+
Example 486
l'-({I-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cycIopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrro!idin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps A & B
of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 403.1 (M+H)+
Example 487
r-{[l-(4-Vinylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 123. LC1-4S: m/z 361.0 (M+H)+383.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 488
l'-[(l-{4-l(E)-2-Pyridin-2-ylvinyl|phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-clpyridine-
1,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 122. LC1-4S: m/z 438.2 (M+H)+460.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 489
l'-({l-[4-(l-IsobutyryI-l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps l-5of
example 210. LC1-4S: m/z 486.2 (M+H)+.
Example 490
l'-({l-[4-(l-Acetylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)cyclopropylJcarbonyl)-3H-spiro|furo[3,4-c|pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 and 2
of example 451 with the exception that step 1 was modified by an addition of 20 equivalent of
triethylsilane during the dehydration by treatment with TFA. LC1-4S: m/z 460.2 (M+H)+.
Example 491
Ethyl 4-(4-{l-((3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-clpyridine-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)piperidine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 490.2 (M+H)+.
Example 492
l'-({l.[4-(l-Isobutyrylpiperidin-4-yI)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiroIfuro[3,4-
c] py ridine-1,3'- py r rolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 454, with the exception that step 1 of example 451 was modified by an addition
of 20 equivalent of triethylsilane during the dehydration with TFA. LC1-4S: m/z 460.2 (M+H)+.
Example 493
r-({l-[4-(l-Propionylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
clpyridine-l^*-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 492. LC1-4S: m/z 474.2 (M+H)+.
Example 494
l'-[(l-{4-(l-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperidin-4-yl|phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 492. LC1-4S: m/z 502.3 (M+H)+.
Example 495
l'-({l-[4-(2-Isopropyl-l^-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidinl-S-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 142. LC1-4S: m/z 460.2 (M+H)+.
Example 496
r-[(l-{4-[2-(Dimethylamino)-lv3-thiazol-4-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c] py rid ine-1,3'-py rrolidin] -3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 142. LC1-4S: m/z 461.2 (M+H)4.
Example 497
l'-({l-|4-(2-Amino-lr3-thiazol-4-yl)plienyl]cyclopropyl)carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c)pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 142. LC1-4S: m/z 433.2 (M+H)+.
Example 498
3-Fluoro-4-{l-[(3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yi)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}benzonitrile
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis in example 208. LC1-4S: m/z 378.1 (M+H)+.
Example 499
l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(4-methyl-lr3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-U'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Into a microwave vial was added 3-fluoro-4-{l-[(3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}benzenecarbothioamide (35 mg, 0.000085 mol, prepared
by subjecting the title compound in example 498 to analogous reaction conditions outlined in example
209) in ethanol (0.300 mL, 0.00514 mol) and N.N-dimethylformamide (0.75 mL, 0.0097 mol). To
this solution was added chloroacetone (0.2 mL, 0.002 mol) and the tube was sealed and heated at 80
°C for 4 h using an oil bath. After -3 h the mixture became homogeneous. LC1-4S indicated that the
reaction was complete. The crude product was purified by prep-LC1-4S. LC1-4S: m/z 450.2 (M+H)Example 500
(lR)-r-|(l-{4-[5-(Trifluoromethyl)-l^,4-oxadiazol-2-yljpheayl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro(furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 338.
LC1-4S:m/z471.1(M+H)+.
Example 501
l'-({l-[4-(3-Methylisoxazol-4-yl)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3'-py r rolidin] -3-one
Step 1. l-(4-ethynylphenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile
A mixture of (4-ethynylphenyl)acetonitrile (1.0 g, 0.0071 mol), l-bromo-2-chloro-ethane
(1200 ^iL, 0.014 mol), benzyltriethylammonium chloride (0.1 g, 0.0004 mol) and 1 ml of 50% NaOH
water (w/v) was heated at 50 °C for 4 hours. The product was extracted with EtOAc and the
combined organic phases were washed with water and brine successively, dried over Na2SO4, filtered,
and concentrated in-vauo to afford 1.1 g of the desired product, which was used in the following step
without further purification.
Step 2. 1 -[4-(3-methylisoxazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarbonltrile
To a mixture of l-(4-ethynylphenyl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile (200 mg, 0.001 mol)
acetaldoxime (71 mg, 0.0012 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL, 0.062 mol) was added N-
chlorosuccinimide (160 mg, 0.0012 mol) in portions with stirring. After the addition was complete,
tnethylamine (170 uX, 0.0012 mol) was added. The mixture was stirred at rt for 2 days. The reaction
mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water and brine successively, dried over
MgSO4 and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated to afford the desired product in quantitative yield.
Step 3.
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 212, steps 3 & 4. LC1-4S: m/z 416.1 (M+H)+.
Example SO2
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Pyridin-2-yUthyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
A mixture of (lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[(E)-2-pyridin-2-ylvinyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (20 mg, 0.00004 mol, example 488), 10% Pd-C in
methanol (1 mL, 0.02 mol) was stirred under a hydrogen atmosphere (balloon) for 1.5 h. The reaction
mixture was then filtered and concentrated to afford the desired product. LC1-4S: m/z 440.2 (M+H)+;
462.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 503
l,-({l-l2-Fluoro-4-(lH-pyraroH-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c] pyridine-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 126.
LC1-4S:m/z418.1(M+H)+.
Example 504
l,-({l-12-Fluoro-4-(3-methyl-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c|pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 126.
LC1-4S: m/z 432.2 (M+H)+.
Example 505
l'-({l-[4-(3-Amino-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo|3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined inexample 126.
LC1-4S:m/z416.1(M+H)+.
Example 506
^^rfl-[4-(lH-Benzimidazol-l-yl)-2-fluoraphenyl]cyclopropyl>carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidinl-S-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example
130. LC1-4S:m/z 468.2 (M+H)+.
Example 507
r-|(l-{2-Fluoro-4-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carboiiyl]-3H-
spiroIfuro[3,4-c]pyridine-M'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 130.
LC1-4S:m/z 468.2 (M+H)+.
Example 508
r-((l-(4-(2-Methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carb«Byl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridinc-l,3'-pyrrolidiB]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example
207. LC1-4S:m/z 481.2 (M+rT/.
Example 509
Ethyl 4-(4-{l-[(3-oxo-l'H^H-spiro[furol3,4-c]pyridine-l13,-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl)carbonyllcyclopropyl}phenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-4 of
example 163, with the exception that step 2 was replaced by the following protocol: A mixture of
methyl l-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (0.53 g, 0.0021 mol), tert-butyl piperazine-1-
carboxylate (0.42 g, 0.0023 mol) , potassium phosphate (0.66 g, 0.0031 mol),
tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(O) (57.0 rng, 0.0000622 mol) and o-
(dicyclohexylphosphino)biphenyl (21.8 mg, 0.0000622 mol) was degassed and then charged with
nitrogen. To the mixture was added toluene (8.0 mL, 0.075 mol) and the resulting mixture was heated
at 100 °C overnight. The mixture was filtered through a short silica gel pad and the solvent was
removed under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by CombiFlash eluting with
hexane/EtOAc (max. EtOAc 20%). LC-MS: 361.2 (M+H>+-, 305.2 (M+H-56)+
Example 510
Isopropyl4-|4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro|furo[3,4-c)pyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyI)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 509.
LC1-4S: m/z 505.2 (M+H)+.
Example 511
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(4-PropionyIpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-13'-pyirolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 509.
LC1-4S:m/z 475.2 (M+H)+.
Example 512
(lR)-l'-({l-l4-(4-Isoburyrylpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in example 509.
LC1-4S: m/z 489.2 (M+H)+.
Example 513
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro(furol3,4-clpyridine-l,3'-pyiTolidinl-3-oiie
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 509. LC1-4S: m/z 487.3 (M+H)*.
Example 514
l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
cJpyridine-l^'-pyiTolidinlO-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 509. LC1-4S: m/z 497.2 (M+H)+.
Example 515
l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyridin-l(2H)-yl)pbenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 428.2 (M+H)+.
Example 516
Methyl [4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furol3,4-c|pyridine-l,3'-pyrroHdin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]carbamate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to a combination of steps 1-3 of
example 26land step 2 of example 263. LC1-4S: m/z 408.1 (M+H)+.
Example 517
^-[^(l-tKlRi-a-Oxo-l'H^H-spirotfurolS^-clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidiiil-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyi)phenyl]methanesulfonaniide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 262. LC1-4S: m/z 428.1 (M+H)+.
Example 518
(lR)-l'-{[l-(2-Fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 353.1 (M+H)+.
Example 519
r-{[l-(2-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 369.5 (M+H)+.
Example 520
r-{|l-(2-Bromopbenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 414.1 (M+H)+.
Example 521
r-({l-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furoI3,4-cjpyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 403.1 (M+H)+.
Example 522
l,-{[l-(2-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl)carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 365.1 (M+H)+.
Example 523
r-{ll-(2-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiroIfuroI3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 349.1 (M+H)+.
Example 524
(lR)-l'-{[l-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 371.1 (M+H)Example 525
l'-{[l-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 387.4 (M+H)+.
Example 526
l'-{[l-(l-Naphthyl)cyclopropyllcarbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 385.1 (M+H)+.
Example 527
l'-{[l-(2-Fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidiii]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 222. LC1-4S: m/z 421.1 (M+H)+.
Example 528
6-Chloro-l'-{[l-(4-methylphenyl)cyclopropylJcarbonyI}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 232. LC1-4S: m/z 383.5 (M+H)+.
Example 529
6-Chloro-r-({l-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cycIopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 232. LC1-4S: m/z 436.3 (M+H)+.
Example 530
6-Chloro-l,-{[l-(2,4-difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3*-
pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 232. LC1-4S: m/z 404.3 (M+H)+.
Example 531
6-ChlorD-l*-({l-[3-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-13'-pyrrolidin]-3-onc
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 435.4 (M+H)+.
Example 532
l'-{[l-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
3-one
Step J. l-{[l-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-ol
To a solution of 3-pyrroIidinol (0.861 mL, 0.0106 mol) in N.N-dirnethylformamide (5 mL,
0.06 mol) were added l-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid and BOP. After the
mixture was stirred for 3 min, DIEA was added. After the reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h, the
solution was diluted with AcOEt, washed with sat'd. NaHC03 aq. (x 3), water and brine successively,
dried with MgSO4, and concentrated in-vacuo.
Step 2. l-{[l-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-one
To a solutin of l-{[l-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}pyrrolidin-3-ol (3.05 g,
0.0102 mol) in acetone (50 mL, 0.7 mol) was added Jone's oxidant in water (8.00 M, 2.54 mL) at 0
degrees celsius and the resulting solution was stirred at rt for 1 hour. The mixture was filetered
through celite and the filtrate was concentrated. The resulting residue was dissolved in AcOEt,
washed with water and brine successively, dried with MgSCu, and concentrated in-vauo. The crude
product was purified by Combiflash eluting with 40% AcOEt in hexanes.
Step 3.
To a solution of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl- piperidine, (1.18 mL, 0.00700 mol) in tetrahydrofuran
(30 mL, 0.4 mol) at -78 °C was added n-butyllithium in hexane (2.5 M, 3.7 mL). After stirring for 15
min., a suspension of niacin (0.287 g, 0.00233 mol) in THF was added and the mixture was stired at -
78 °C for 10 min. The reaction mixture was then warmed to -55 °C for 60 min. A solution of 1-{[1-
(2,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} pyrrolidin-3-one (580 mg, 0.0019 mol) in THF (2 mL)
was added to the above mixture and stirring was continued at -55 degrees Celsius for 20 min. The
reaction mixture was then allowed to warm to rt for I h and then acidified (pH ~1) using 6M HC1 aq.
solution. The reaction mixture was stirred at rt overnight and then neutralized (pH ~ 7). The product
from the mixture was extracted with AcOEt. The organic extract was washed with brine, dried with
MgSO4> and concentrated in-vauo. The crude product was purified by Combiflash followed by
separation of the enantiomers using a chrial column. LC1-4S: m/z 402.0 & 404.0 (M+H)+.
Example 533
l'-{[l-(4-ChlorophenyI)cyclopropyllcarbonyl}-4-methoxy-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^'-
pyrro!idin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-3 of
example 227. LC1-4S: m/z 399.4 (M+H)+.
Example S34
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyllcarbonyl}-4-hydroxy-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c|pyridine-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1 -3 of
example 227. LC1-4S: m/z 385.4 (M+H)+.
Example 535
6-Chloro-r-{[l-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-13'-
pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 232. LC1-4S: m/z 438.4 (M+H)+.
Example 536
r-{|l-(4-Chloro-2-fluorophenvl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined in steps 1-2 of
example 95. LC1-4S: m/z387.0(M+H)+409.0(M+Na)+„
Example 537
6-Chloro-l'-{[l-(2,4-difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l^'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 232. LC1-4S: m/z405.0(M+H)+.
Example 538
l'-{[l-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-clpyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 387.3(M+H)+.
Example 539
l'-{Il-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 371.1 (M+H)+.
Example 540
r-({l-[4-(MethyHhio)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro|furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 381.2 (M+H)+403.2 (M+Na)+..
Example 541
r-[(l-{4-[(Trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo(3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 95. LC1-4S: m/z 435.0 (M+H)+437.0 (M+Na)+..
Example 542
(lR)-l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopentyl]carbonyI}-3H-spiro(2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-3-
one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 396.5 (M+H)+.
Example 543
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl|carbonyl}azepane
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 4. LC1-4S: m/z 320.1 (M+H)+.
Example 544
Methyl 4-|5-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spi^o[2.benzofu^an-l,3'-py^rol!dinJ-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that outlined for the
synthesis of example 410. LC1-4S: m/z 477.2 (M+H)+.
Example 54S
N,N-Dimethyl-4-[4-(l-{^(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-sp^ro[2-benzofuran-lr3'-pyr^olidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 489.3 (M+H)Example 546
Methyl 4-|3-fluoro-4-(l-{l(lR)-3-oxo-l'H^H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropy))phcnyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 494.3 (M+H) .
Example 547
(lR)-l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(4-propionylpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 492.3 (M+H)*.
Example 548
(lR)-l'-({l-I2-Fluoro-4-(4-isobutyrylpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 506.2 (M+H)+.
Example 549
(lR)-l'-|(l-{4-|4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-l-yl]-2-fluorophenyl} cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 504.2 (M+H)+.
Example 550
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(4-Acetylpiperazin-l-yI)-2-fluorophenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 478.3 (M+H)+.
Example 551
4-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{l(lR)-3-oxo-^H^H-spiroI2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidiIlI-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyll-N,N-dimethylpiperazine-l-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 507.3 (M+H)+.
Example 552
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(4- Hydro xypiperidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 420. LC1-4S: m/z 433.2 (M+H)+.
Example 553
N,N-Dimethyl-l-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spirol2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide
Step I. l-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]piperidine-4-carboxylic acid
Sodium carbonate (1.59 g, 0.0150 mol) was added to a solution of piperidine-4-carboxylic
acid (0.970 g, 0.00751 mol) in water (15 mL). After the solid was dissolved , benzyl chloroformate
(1.54 g, 0.00901 mol) was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred at rt for 3 h. The mixture was
carefully acidified (pH = 4) with 2N HC1, and then was extracted with DC1-4 (4x10 mL). The
combined organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to
give the desired product.
Step 2. benzyl 4-[(dimethylamino)carbonyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate
Benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphoniurn hexafluorophosphate (0.442 g,
0.00100 mol) was added to a solution of l-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]piperidine-4-carboxylic acid (0.263
g, 0.00100 mol) in methylene chloride (3.00 mL, 0.0468 mol), followed by 4-methylmorpholine
(0.440 mL, 0.00400 mol) and dimethyl amine in tetrahydrofuran (2.00 M, 0.750 mL). The mixture
was stirred at rt for 1 h and was diluted with ethyl acetate (20 mL). The solution was washed with
NaHCCh (7.5%, 3x5 mL) and with brine (5 mL) successively. The organic layer was dried over
]"^t2SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by Combiflash
eluting with ethyl acetate/heaxane to give the desired product.
Step 3. N,N-dimethylpiperidine-4-carboxamide
Palladium (10.0 mg, 9.40E-6 mol) was added to a solution of benzyl 4-
[(dimethylamino)carbonyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate (190.0 mg, 0.0006544 mol) in methanol (5.0 mL,
0.12 mol) under nitrogen. The mixture was hydrogenised with a balloon filled with hydrogen for 3 h.
The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give the desired product.
Step 4. N,N-Dimethyl-l-(4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-I ,H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide
The title compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 420. LC1-4S. m/z 488.2 (M+H)+.
Example 554
Methyl 4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[2-ben2ofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 475.1 (M+H)+.
Example 555
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'Hr3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
y!]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 489.1 (M+H)Example 556
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(l-Acetylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 459.2 (M+H)+.
Example 557
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Isobutyrylpiperil)phenyl|cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 492. LC1-4S: m/z 487.2 (M+H)+,
Example 558
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-PropionylpSperidin-4-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spirol2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 472.2 (M+H)+.
Example 559
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[l-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperidiii-4-ylJphenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 492. LC1-4S: m/z 500.3 (M+H)+.
Example 560
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Acetylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyI)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrro)idin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 460.2 (M+H)4.
Example 561
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Isobutyrylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c|pyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 492. LC1-4S: m/z 488.2 (M+H)Example 562
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(l-Propionylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l^'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 492. LC1-4S: m/z 474.2 (M+H)+.
Example 563
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[l-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperidin-4-yl|phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 492. LC1-4S: m/z 502.2 (M+HVExample 564
Methyl ^[^(l^KlRJ-S-oxo-l'H^H-spirolfurolS^-clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl|carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 476.2 (M+H)+.
Example 565
Ethyl 4-l4-(l-{I(lR)-3-oxo-l'Hv3H-spiro[furol3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylateThis compound was prepared by using a
procedure analogous to that described for the synthesis of example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 489.3 (M+H)+.
Example 566
Isopropyl4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3,-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 490. LC1-4S: m/z 504.3 (M+H)+.
Example 567
Methyl 4-hydroxy-4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-5 of
example 210, with the exception that the TFA mediated dehydration in step 4 was omitted. LC1-4S:
m/z491.2(M+H)+.
Example 568
Ethyl 4-hydroxy-4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidinl.l'.
yl]carbonyl}cycIopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylatc
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 -5 of
example 210, with the exception that the TFA mediated dehydration in step 4 was omitted. LC1-4S:
m/z 505.3 (M+H)+.
Example 569
Methyl 4-(5-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-l-
carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 436.2 (M+H)+.
Example 570
Ethyl 4-(5-{l-|(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-l-
car boxy late
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 449.2 (M+H)+.
Example 571
l-Acetyl-4-(5-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyllcyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 420.2 (M+H)+.
Example 572
l-Isobntyryl-4-(5-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-
yl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 321. LC1-4S: m/z 448.3 (M+H)+.
Example 573
l-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-4-(5-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyljcyclopropyl) pyridin-
2-yl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 321. LC1-4S: m/z 446.3 (M+H)+.
Example 574
Isopropyl4-[4-(l-([(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro|2-bcnzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 504.3 (M+H)+.
Example 575
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-|6-(Pyrrolidin-l-ylcarbonyl)pyridin-3-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 508.2 (M+H)+.
Example 576
N-Ethyl-N-methyl-S-l4-(l-{l(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 496.6 (M+H)+.
Example 577
N,N-Diethyl-5-[4-(l-{l(lR)-3-oxo-l•H^H-spiroI2-benzofurall-l,3•-py^rol^din]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl)pyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 510.2 (M+H)+.
Example 578
/crt-Butyl{4-[5-(l-{l(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spi^o[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-l,-
yl)carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]phenyl)carbamate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 173. LC1-4S: m/z 526.2 (M+H)+.
Example 579
N^-Dimethyl-l-IS-Cl-flClRiO-oxo-l'H^H-spiroP-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperidine-4-carboxarnide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 163, steps 1-3. LC1-4S: m/z 526.2 (M+H)+.
Example 580
(lR)-l'-{|l-(6-Piperidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro|furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 163, steps 1-3. LC1-4S: m/z 419.2 (M+H)+.
Example 581
(lR)-l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 435.2 (M+H)+; 457.1 (M+Na)+.
tf Example 582
(lR)-r-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cycIopropyI}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro(furo[3,4-cIpyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinJ-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 438.1 (M+H)+.
Example 583
(lR)-l'-({l-(4-(2-Oxoazetidiii-l-yl)phenylIcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-13'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 403.2 (M+H)+.
Example 584
(lR)-l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxoazetidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 421.1 (M+H)+.
Example 585
r-({l-{4-(2-Oxoazetidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-13'-
pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 404.2 (M+H)+.
Example 586
(lR)-r-({l-[2-Flaoro-4-(2-oxoazetidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c)pyridiiie-l,3'-pyrrolidinI-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 422.2 (M+H)+.
Example 587
Propyl 4-[5-(l-{[ yl]carbonyl|cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl|piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 410. LC1-4S: m/z 505.2 (M+H)*.
Example 588
Isobaif'!4-[5-(l-{((lR)-3-oxo-l'H^H-spirol2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 410. LC1-4S: m/z 519.3 (M+H)+.
Example 589
Isopropyl4-[5-(l-{l(lR)-3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro(2-benzofuraii-lrJ'-pyrroHdin]-l'-
yl|carbonylJcyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 410. LC1-4S: m/z 505.3 (M+H)+.
Example 590
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H^H-spiro[2-benzofuran-U,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 490.3 (M+H)+.
Example 591
Propyl 4-[4-(l-{((lR)-3-oxo-l'H)3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-lr3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z SO4.3 (M+H)*.
Example 592
Isobut)14-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-llH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yljcarbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 518.3 (M+H)+.
Example 593
(1R) r-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylacetyl)piperazin-l-y11ßHenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro|2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in step 1 of
example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414. LC1-4S: m/z
500.3 (M+H)+
Example 594
(|,R)-l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylacetyl)piperazin-l-yll-2-fluorophenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrroIidinl-3-oiie
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in step I of
example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414. LC1-4S: m/z
518.2(M+H)+.
Example 595
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-l4-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro{2-
bcnzofuran-l,3'-pyrro!idin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure that was analogous to that described in
step I of example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414.
LC1-4S: m/z 502.3 (M+H)+.
Example 596
(lR)-l'-[(l-{2-FIuoro-4-[4-(3-methylbutanoyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonylJ-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrTolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in step 1 of
example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414. LC1-4S: m/z
520.3 (M+H)+.
Example 597
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-l-
yl]phenyl}cycIopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in step 1 of
example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414. LC1-4S: m/z
530.3 (M+H)+.
Example 598
Ethyl 4-[3-nuoro-4-(l-{|(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiroI2-benzofuran-lr3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-2 of
example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 508.3 (M+H)+.
Example 599
Propyl 4-[3-flooro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinJ-l'-
yl|carbonyljcyclopropyl)phenyl}piperazine-l-carboxylate
>» This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 522.3 (M+H)+.
Example 600
4-[3-Fiuoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-rH^H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl|carbonyl)cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-melhylpiperazine-l-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 493.1 (M+H)+.
Example 601
(lR)-r-[(l-{2-FIuoro-4-[4-(3-methylbutanoyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyI)carbonyl]-3H-
spirol2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in stepl of
example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414. LC1-4S: m/z
520.3 (M+H)+.
Example 602
(lR)-r-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylacetyl)piperazin-l-ylj-2-fluorophenyl}cyclopropyl) carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in step 1 of
example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414. LC1-4S: m/z
518.2 (M+H)+.
Exanmple 603
Methyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{|(lR)-3-oxo-l'H3H-spiro|furo|3,4-clpyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-l'-
y 1] ca rbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl] piperazine-1 -carboxylatc
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps I & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 495.2 (M+H)+.
Example 604
Ethyl 4-[3-^uoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-sp^^o[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3,-py^roIidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 509.2 (M+H)+.
Example 60S
Propyl 4-|3-nuo^o-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]py^idine-l,3'-pyr^olidinl-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 522.2 (M+H)Example 606
j-Propyl4-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{((lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furoJ3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l!-
yl]carbonyl}cycIopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 522.2 (M+H)+.
Example 607
/-Butyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 537.1 (M+H)+.
Example 608
(lR)-l'-((l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazine-l-yl]-2-lluorophenyl}cyclopropyl) carbonyl]-
3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c|pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in step 1 of
example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414. LC1-4S: m/z
504.3 (M+H)+.
Example 609
(lR)-r-[(l-{2-Fluoro-4-[4-(3-methylbutanoyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl) carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo(3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in step 1 of
example 421, followed by the BOP mediated coupling that was outlined in example 414. LC1-4S: m/z
521.3 (M+H)+.
Example 610
N,N-Dimethyl-5-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-13'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 482.2 (M+H)+.
Example 611
^^^[^-(^(l-f^lRJ-J-oxo-rH^H-spirotl-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinl-r-
yl]carbonyl)cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyriiliiie-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 482.2 (M+H)+.
Example 612
N-Isopropyl-5-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrroIidinJ-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phcnyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps I & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 496.2 (M+H)+.
Example 613
S-ia-Flworo^-fl-fKlR^-oxo-l'H^H-spiroJZ-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinj-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: nVz 486.2 (M+H)+.
Example 614
S-(3-Fluoro-4-(l.{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spi^o[2-beIlzofuran-lr^•-pyrrolidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-ethylpyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 500.2 (M+H)+.
Example 615
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-/-propylpyridine-2-carboxamidc
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 514.2 (M+H)+.
Example 616
5-|3-Fluoro-4-(l-{l(lR)-3-oxo-l'H)3H-spiro[2-benzofuraIl-l,3,-py^rolidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyI]-N,N-dimethylpyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 500.2 (M+H)+.
Example 617
5;i3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H3H-spiro[furol3,4-clpyridine-U,-pyr^olidin]-l,-
yl)carbonyl}cyclopropyi)phenyl]-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 487.2 (M+H)+.
Example 618
N-Ethyl-5-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spirolfurol3,4-c)pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 501.2 (M+H)+.
Example 619
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-rH3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c|pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-isopropylpyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 515.2 (M+H)+.
Example 620
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-clpyridlne-l)3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N,N-dimethylpyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 501.2 (M+H)+.
Example 621
6-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H^H-splro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl)cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-methylnicotinarnide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 486.1 (M+H)+.
Example 622
6-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H)3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l1-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N,N-dimethylnicotinamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 500.2 (M+H)*
Example 623
N^Methyl-e-l^l-lKlRJ-S-oxo-l'H^H-spiroll-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinl-i'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]nicotinamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 468.2 (M+H)+.
Example 624
N,N-di-Methyl-6-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'Hv3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yllcarbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl] nicotinamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 482.2 (M+H)*.
Example 625
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(l-Isobutyryl-l^^,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrroHdin]-3-oDe
This compound was prepared by using a procedure that was analogous to that described for
the synthesis of example 454. LC1-4S: m/z 485.3 (M+H)+.
Example 626
(lR)-r-({l-[4-(l-Propionyl-l,23>6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl} carbonyI)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure that was analogous to that described for
the synthesis of example 454. LC1-4S: m/z 471.3 (M+H)+.
Example 627
(lR)-l'-({l-[3-Fluoro-4-(3-niethyl-lH-pyra2ol-l-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo|3,4-c|pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin|-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure that was analogous to that described for
the synthesis of example 94. LC1-4S: m/z 433.1 (M+H)+.
Example 628
Methyl 4-(4-{l-[(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]non-7-yl)carbonyl] cyclopropyl}-3-
fluorophenyOpipcrazine-l-carboxylate
Step 1. tcrt-butyl 3-(l,l-dimethylprop-2-en-l-yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
To a suspension of ferr-butyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (2.40 g, 0.0130 mol), 4-bromo-
2-methyl-2-butene (3.00 mL, 0.0260 mol) in 15.0 mL sat'd. ammonium chloride and tetrahydrofuran
(3.00 mL, 0.0370 mol) was added zinc (1.70 g, 0.0260 mol) at rt. Soon after stirring was started, gas
and heat were released. After 30 to 45 min., the resulting light grey mixture was filtered through
j^ite. The filtration was extracted with EtOAc. The organic layeres were combined, washed with
brine, dried (NaSO4) and concentrated in-vacuo. The residue was purified on silica gel, eluting with
0 to 40% EtOAc in hexane, to give the desired product. LC1-4S (M+Na) 278.2.
Step 2. tert-butyl 4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonane-7-carboxylate
To a soultion of borane-dimethyl sulfide complex (0.409 mL, 0.00460 mol) in methylene
chloride (6.00 mL, 0.0936 mol) was slowly added a solution of ferf-butyl 3-(l,l-dimethylprop-2-en-l-
yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (3.20 g, 0.0125 mol) in methylene chloride (6.00 mL, 0.0936
mol) with stirring at rt. After 2h, the reaction mixture was slowly added to a solution of
chromium(VI) oxide (7.52 g, 0.0752 mol)in acetic acid (45.00 mL, 0.7915 mol), and water (5.00 mL,
0.278 mol) at 5 *C. After stirring the reaction mixture at rt for 12h, water (60 mL) and methylene
chloride (30 mL) were added. The organic layer was seperated and the aqueous layer was further
extracted with methylene chloride (2x 30 mL). The organic layers were combined, washed with brine
(2 x 30 mL), dried and concentrated. The residue was purified on silica gel, eluting with 0 to 50%
EtOAc in hexane, to give the product. LC1-4S (M+Na) 292.2.
Step 3, 4,4-dimethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspira[4.4]nonan-2-one hydrochloride
fert-Butyl 4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonane-7-carboxylate (0.20 g, 0.00074
mol) was treated with hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4.00 M, 5.00 mL) at rt for 2h. The volatiles
were removed in-vacuo and the resultant HCI salt was used directly in the next step without further
purification. LC1-4S (M+H) 170.2.
Step 4. l-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in stepl of
example 238. NMR analysis confirmed the formation of the desired product, which was used in the
next step without further purification.
Step 5. tert-butyl 4-(4-{l-[(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]non-7-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}-3-fluorophenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
To a mixture of 4,4-dimethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-2-one hydrochloride (20.3 mg,
0.0000988 mol) and l-{4-[4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-l-yl]-2-
fluorophenyl}cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (36.0 mg, 0.0000988 mol) in N,N-dimethylformamide
(0.30 mL, 0.0039 mol) was added benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium
hexafluorophosphate (48.1 mg, 0.000109 mol) followed by N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.0206 mL,
0.000118 mol). After stirring at rt for lh, the reaction mixture was quenched with water and extracted
with EtOAc. The organic layers were combined, washed with brine, and dried. The crude residue was
used directly in the next step without further purification. LC1-4S (M+H) 516.3. (M+Na) 538.3.
Step 6. methyl 4-(4-{l-[(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]non-7-yl)carbonyl] cyclopropyl}-
3-fluorophenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
ter/-Butyl 4-(4-{l-[(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]non-7-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}-3-
fluorophenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate (25.0 mg, 0.0000485 mol) was treated with TFA.- After
stirring at rt for 30 min, the volatiles were removed in-vacuo and the residue was dried on high
vaccum. The resultant TFA salt was dissolved in methylene chloride (0.25 mL, 0.0039 mol) and to
this was added triethylamine (0.0203 mL, 0.000145 mol) followed by methyl chloroformate (0.00749
mL, 0.0000970 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for Ih and then the volatiles were
removed in-vacuo. The residue was diluted with methanol and applied directly on RP-HPLC to yield
the desired product. LC1-4S (M+H) 474.2.
Example 629
Ethyl 4-(4-{l-[(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.41non-7-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}-3-
fluorophcnyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-6 of
example 628. LC1-4S: m/z 488.3 (M+H)+.
Example 630
7-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyllcarbonyl}-4,4-dirnethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-2-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-3
and 5 of example 628. LC1-4S: m/z 348.2 (M+H)+.
Example 631
Methyl 4-(3-fluoro-4-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}
phenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 453.2 (M+H)+.
Example 632
Methyl 4-(5-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-l-
carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 436.2 (M+H)+.
Example 633
^iyl4-(5-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyI]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yI)piperazine-l-
carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 450.3 (M+HVExample 634
l-Acetyl-4-(5-{l-|(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyllcyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 420.2 (M+H)+; 442.3 (M+Na)+.
Example 635
l-(3-Methylbutanoyl)-4-(S-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl} pyridin-2-
yl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 -4 of
example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 448.3 (M+H)+.
Example 636
l-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-4-(5-{l-[(3-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidiii-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl} pyridin-
2-yl)piperazine
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1-4 of
example 163.. LC1-4S: m/z 446.3 (M+H)+; 468.2 (M+Na)+.
Example 637
Methyl 4-(3-fluoro-4-{l-l(1.33-trimethyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1joct-6-yl)carbonyl]
cyclopropyl}phenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure that was analogous to that described for
the synthesis of example 421. LC1-4S: m/z 458.2 (M+H)+.
Example 638
(lR)-r-{[l-(6-Azetidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl|carhnnyl}-3H-spiro[furo|3,4-c] pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
Step 1. l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile
To a stirred mixture of the (6-chloropyridin-3-yl)acetonitrile (8.00 g, 0.0524 mol),
benzyltriethylammonium chloride (0.8 g, 0.004 mol), and l-bromo-2-chloro-ethane (8.69 mL, 0.105
mol) was added dropwise sodium hydroxide, 50% aqueous solution (16.1 mL, 0.419 mol) at 50 °C.
After stirring for 2 h, the reaction mixture was diluted with water and the resulting layers were
separated. The aqeous layer was extracted with dichloromethane. The combined organic layers were
wished with IN HCl and brine succesively, dried with magnesium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated
in-vacuo. The crude product was purified by combiflash to obtain 2.5 g of pure product as a white
solid.
Step 2. l-(6-azelidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile
To a solution of l-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile (200.0 mg, 0.001120 mol)
in 1,4-dioxane (8.00 mL, 0.102 mol) at rt were added azetidine hydrochloride (128.3 mg, 0.001344
mol), palladium acetate (25.2 mg, 0.000112 mol), and sodium tert-butoxide (288 mg, 0.00291 mol).
The reaction mixture was degassed and then microwave irradiated at 150 °C for 40 min. The reaction
mixture was quenched with water and extracted with ethyl acetate and dichloromethane. The crude
product was purified by combiflash. LC1-4S: m/z 200.2 (M+H)+.
Step 3. l-(6-azetidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid dihydrochloride
Into a microwave vial was transferred l-(6-azetidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarbonitrile
(42.00 mg, 0.0002108 mol) and hydrogen chloride (1.00 mL, 0.0326 mol). The mixture was stirred at
100 degrees for 2 h. Upon completion the crude product was azeotroped with toluene 3X and used in
the next step without further purification.
Step 4. l-(6-azetidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarbonyl chloride dihydrochloride
To l-(6-azetidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid dihydrochloride (61.00 mg,
0.0002095 mol) were added thionyl chloride (1.00 mL, 0.0137 mol) at 0 °C and the resulting solution
was stirred at rt for 1 hr. Upon completion, the reaction mixture was azeotroped with toluene (3x) and
then used in the next step without further purification.
Step5. (lR)-l'-{[l-(6-azetidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one
To a solution of l-(6-azetidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyc!opropanecarbonyl chloride
dihydrochloride (64.00 mg, 0.0002067 mol) and (7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-
yl)methanesulfonic acid - (lR)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one (1:1) (87.3 mg,
0.0OO207 mol) in methylene chloride (1.00 mL, 0.0156 mol) was added N,N-diisopropylethylamine
(0.144 mL, 0.000827 mol) at 0 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 1-2 h. Upon completion
the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water and brine successively,
dried with sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated. The crude product was purified by prep-LC1-4S
twice to obtain the product as a TFA salt. . LC1-4S: m/z 391.2 (M+H)+.
Example 639
(s,R)-l'-({l-[6-(2-Oxoazetidin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 404.2 (M+H)+.
Example 640
Methyl [3-fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-lr3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]carbamate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 426.2 (M+H)+.
Example 641
MethyH3-fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H^H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]carbamate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 425.2 (M+H)+.
Example 642
(lR)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furol3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 257. LC1-4S: m/z 418.2 (M+H)Example 643
(lR)-l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclobutyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 500.2 (M+H)+.
Example 644
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l,H^H-spiro[furol3,4-clpyridine-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 163. LC1-4S: m/z 491.2 (M+H)+.
Example 645
l-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-(l,l-dimethylpropyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol
S(ep 1. benzyl 3-(l,l-dimethylprop-2-en-l-yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-carboxylate
To a suspension of benzyl 3-oxopyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (4.50 g, 0.0205 mol) and 4-bromo-
2-methyl-2-butene (4.75 mL, 0.0412 mol) in 25.0 mL of saturated ammonium chloride and
tetrahydrofuran (4.75 mL, 0.0586 mol) was added zinc (2.70 g, 0.0412 mol) at rt. Soon after stirring
was started, gas and heat were evolved. After 45 min., the resulting light grey mixture was filtered
through celite. Layers of the filtrate were separated and the aqueous layer of the filtrate was extracted
with EtOAc. The organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried and evaporated in-vacuo.
The residue was purified on silica gel, eluting with 0 to 40% EtOAc in hexane, to give the desired
product. LC1-4S (M+Na) 290.2.
Step 2. 3-(l,l-dimethylpropyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol
Benzyl 3-(l,l-dimethylprop-2-en-l-yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-carboxylate (56 mg, 0.00019
mol) was dissolved in methanol and to this solution was added Pd/C (10% dry, 10 mg). The reaction
vessel was purged with hydrogen and allowed to stir for 3 h with a hydrogen balloon. The catalyst
was filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated in-vauo to afford the desired product. LC1-4S (M+H)
= 158.
Step 3. l-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cycloprapyl]carbonyl}-3-(l,l-dimethylpropyl)pyrrolidin-3-al
3-(l,l-Dimethylpropyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol (29.5 mg, 0.000188 mol) was dissolved in DMF and to
this solution were added l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (44.3 mg, 0.000225 mol),
benzotriazol-l-yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (99.6 mg, 0.000225 mol)
and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (49 uL, 0.00028 mol), and the resulting solution was stirred at rt
overnight. The product was purified by prep-HPLC. LC1-4S (M+H) = 336
Example 646
7-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4,4-dimethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4|nonane
Step 1. tert-butyl 3-iodo-4,4-dimethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonane-7-carboxylate
To a solution of tert-butyl 3-(l,l-dimethylprop-2-en-l-yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-l-
carboxylate (1.00 g, 0.00392 mol) in anhydrous acetonitrile (20.00 mL, 0.3829 mol) were added
sodium bicarbonate (0.658 g, 0.00783 mol) and iodine (2.98 g, 0.0117 mol). The resulting mixture
was protected from light and stirred at rt for 24 h. The mixture was cooled to 0 °C and sodium
thiosulfate was carefully added until the dark iodine color disappeared. Layers of the reaction mixture
were separated and the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc. The organic layers were combined,
dried and the concentrated in vacuo. The crude ether was purified by CombiFlash, eluting with 0 to
30% EtOAc in hexane, to provide the iodo ether as a mixture of diastereoisomers. LC1-4S (M+Na)
404.1.
Steo 2. tert-butyl 4,4-dimethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonane-7-carboxylate
A mixture of tert-butyl 3-iodo-4,4-dimethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonane-7-carboxylate (0.47
g, 0.0012 mol), tris(trimethylsilyl)silane (0.456 mL, 0.00148 mol) and 2,2'-azo-bis-isobutyronitrile
(0.002 g, 0.00001 mol) in toluene (10.00 mL, 0.09388 mol) was heated at 90 °C overnight. The
volatiles were removed in-vacuo and the residue was purified by CombiFlash, eluting with 0 to 30 %
EtOAc in hexane, to provide the THF compound. LC1-4S (M+Na) 278.2.
Step 3. 7-{[l-(4-chhrophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4,4-dimethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonane
A mixture of tert-butyl 2,3,3-trimethyl-l-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.4]octane-6-carboxylate (25.0 mg,
0.0000979 mol) and tert-butyl 4,4-dimethyl-l-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonane-7-carboxylate (25.0 mg,
0.0000979 mol) was treated with 1 mL of TFA at rt for 30 min. The volatiles were removed in-vacuo
and the resultant TFA salt was used directly in next step. To a mixture of the above made TFA salt in
N,N-dimethylformamide (0.50 mL, 0.0064 mol) were added l-(4-
chlorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (38.5 mg, 0.000196 mol) and benzotriazol-1-
yloxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (104 mg, 0.000235 mol), followed by
N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.0853 mL, 0.000490 mol). The mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h and
then the product was isolated and purified by RP-HPLC. LC1-4S (M+H) 334.2.
Example 647
Methyl 4-(4-{l-l(3-tert-butyl-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-l-yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}-3-
fluorophenyl)piperazine-l-carboxylate
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 3-
6 of example 628. LC1-4S: m/z 448.1 (M+H)+ and 470.1 (M+Na)+.
Example 648
N,N-Diethyl-5.[3-^uoro-4.(l-{|(lR)-3-oxo-l'Hr3H-spiro|2-benzofu^an-l,3•-pyrrolidinl-l•-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl|pyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 528.2 (M+H)+.
Example 649
(lS)-l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxop>rrolidin-l-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 103. LC1-4S: m/z 425.1 (M+H)+.
Example 650
(lR)-l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(lH-U,3-lriazol-l-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiroI2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin)-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 118. LC1-4S: m/z419.1 (M+H)*.
Example 651
(lR)-l'-({l-|2-Fluoro-4-(2H-l,23-triazol-2-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 118. LC1-4S: m/z419.1 (M+H)+.
Example 652
(lR)-l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 118. LC1-4S: m/z 419.1 (M+H)+.
Example 653
(lR)-l'-({l-[2-FIuoro-4-(4H-l,2,4-triazol-4-yl)phenyllcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spirol2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described for the
synthesis of example 118. LC1-4S: m/z 419.1 (M+H)+.
Example 654
N-Ethyl-5-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzoruran-l,3'-pyrralidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 500.2 (M+H)+.
Example 655
5-l3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H^H-spiro[2-benzofuran-13'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl|carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-isopropylpyridine-2-carboxamide
This compound was prepared by using a procedure analogous to that described in steps 1 & 2
of example 250. LC1-4S: m/z 514.2 (M+H)+.
E&iniple A
Enzymatic assay of 11(JHSD1
All in vitro assays were performed with clarified lysates as the source of 11ßHSD1 activity.
HEK-293 transient transfectants expressing an epitope-tagged version of full-length human 11ßHSDl
were harvested by centrifugation. Roughly 2 x 107 cells were resuspended in 40 mL of lysis buffer
(25 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 0.1 M NaCI, 1 mM MgCl2 and 250 mM sucrose) and lysed in a
microfluidizer. Lysates were clarified by centrifugation and the supernatants were aliquoted and
frozen.
Inhibition of 11ßHSDl by test compounds was assessed in vitro by a Scintillation Proximity
Assay (SPA). Dry test compounds were dissolved at 5 mM in DMSO. These were diluted in DMSO
to suitable concentrations for the SPA assay. 0.8 \xh of 2-fold serial dilutions of compounds were
dotted on 384 well plates in DMSO such that 3 logs of compound concentration were covered. 20 uL
of clarified lysate was added to each well. Reactions were initiated by addition of 20 u.L of substrate-
cofactor mix in assay buffer (25 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 0.1 M NaCI, 1 mM MgCl2) to final
concentrations of 400 uM NADPH, 25 nM 3H-cortisone and 0.007% Triton X-100. Plates were
incubated at 37 °C for one hour. Reactions were quenched by addition of 40 |iL of anti-mouse coated
SPA beads that had been pre-incubated with 10 p.M carbenoxolone and a cortisol-specific monoclonal
antibody. Quenched plates were incubated for a minimum of 30 minutes at RT prior to reading on a
Topcount scintillation counter. Controls with no lysate, inhibited lysate, and with no mAb were run
routinely. Roughly 30% of input cortisone is reduced by 11ßHSDl in the uninhibited reaction under
these conditions.
Test compounds having an IC50 value less than about 20 u,M according to this assay were
considered active.
Example B
Cell-based assays for HSD activity
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from normal human volunteers
by Ficoll density centrifugation. Cells were plated at 4xl05 cells/well in 200 JJ.L of AIM V (Gibco-
BRL) media in 96 well plates. The cells were stimulated overnight with 50 ng/ml recombinant human
IL-4 (R&D Systems). The following morning, 200 nM cortisone (Sigma) was added in the presence
or absence of various concentrations of compound. The cells were incubated for 48 hours and then
supernatants were harvested. Conversion of cortisone to Cortisol was determined by a commercially
available ELISA (Assay Design).
Test compounds having an IC30 value less than about 20 uM according to this assay were
considered active.
Sample C
Cellular assay to evaluate MR antagonism
Assays for MR antagonism were performed essentially as described (Jausons-Loffreda et al. J
Biolumin and Chemilumin, 1994, 9: 217-221). Briefly, HEK293/MSR cells (Invitrogen Corp.) were
co-transfected with three plasmids: 1) one designed to express a fusion protein of the GAL4 DNA
binding domain and the mineralocorticoid receptor ligand binding domain, 2) one containing the
GAL4 upstream activation sequence positioned upstream of a firefly luciferase reporter gene (pFR-
LUC, Stratagene, Inc.), and 3) one containing the Renilla luciferase reporter gene cloned downstream
of a thymidine kinase promoter (Promega). Transfections were performed using the FuGENE6
reagent (Roche). Transfected cells were ready for use in subsequent assays 24 hours post-
transfection.
In order to evaluate a compound's ability to antagonize the MR, test compounds are diluted in
cell culture medium (E-MEM, 10% charcoal-stripped FBS, 2 mM L-glutamine) supplemented with 1
nM aldosterone and applied to the transfected cells for 16-18 hours. After the incubation of the cells
with the test compound and aldosterone, the activity of firefly luciferase (indicative of MR agonism
by aldosterone) and Renilla luciferase (normalization control) were determined using the Dual-Glo
Luciferae Assay System (Promega). Antagonism of the mineralocorticoid receptor was determined
by monitoring the ability of a test compound to attenuate the aldosterone-induced firefly luciferase
activity.
Compounds having an IC5o of 100 uM or less were considered active.
Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent
to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall
within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference, including all patent, patent applications, and
publications, cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
WE CLAIM :
1. A compound of Formula VIII:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:
Cy is aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl, each optionally substituted by 1,
2, 3, 4 or 5 -W-X-Y-Z;
R1 and R2 together with the C atom to which they are attached form a 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- or
7-membered cycloalkyl group or a 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-membered heterocycloalkyl group, each
optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 R5;
R5 is halo, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl,
heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, CN, NO2, ORa, SRa, C(O)Rb, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)0Ra, OC(O)Rb,
OC(O)NRcRd, NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, S(O)Rb, S(O)NRcRd, S(O)2Rb or
S(O)2NRcRd;
one of Q1 and Q2 is CO and the other is O, NH, or CH2;
Q3 is CH or N;
Q4 is CH or N;
each W is, independently, absent, C1-6alkylenyl, C1-6alkenylenyl, C2-6alkynylenyl, O,
S, NRe, CO, CS, COO, CONRc, OCONR', SO, SO2, SONR', or NReCONRf, wherein said C1-4 alkylenyl, C2-6alkenylenyl, C2-6alkynylenyl are each optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo,
OH, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, amino, C1-4 alkylamino or C2.8dialkylamino;
each X is, independently, absent, C1-8 alkylenyl, C2.8 alkenylenyl, C2-s alkynylenyl, aryl,
cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heterocycloalkylalkyl, arylalkenyl, cycloalkylalkenyl, heteroarylalkenyl,
heterocycloalkylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkynyl, heteroarylalkynyl,
heterocycloalkylalkynyl, each of which is optionally substituted by one or more halo, CN,
N02, OH, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, amino, C1-4 alkylamino or C2-8dialkylamino;
each Y is, independently, absent, C1-6alkylenyl, C2-6 alkenylenyl, C2-6 alkynylenyl, O,
S, NRC, CO, CS, COO, CONRe, OCONRe, SO, SO2, SONRe, or NRcCONRf, wherein said C1-6
alkylenyl, C2-6 alkenylenyl, C2-6 alkynylenyl are each optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo,
OH, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, amino, C1-4 alkylamino or C2.8 dialkylamino;
each Z is, independently, H, halo, CN, N02, OH, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, amino,
C1-4 alkylamino or C2-8dialkylamino, C1-4 alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, C1-6alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl,
heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl, wherein said Ci-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, aryl,
cycloalkyl, heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl is optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo, C1-6
alkyl, C2-« alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl,
CN, N02, OR", SRa, C(O)Rb, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, OC(O)Rb, OC(O)NRcRd, NR'Rd,
NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, S(O)Rb, S(O)NRcRd, S(O)2Rb, or S(O)2NRcRd;
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is other than H;
Ra is H, Ci-6 alkyl, Ci-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, (C1-6 alkoxy)-C1-4 alkyl, C2-6alkynyl,
aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl;
Rb is H, Ci-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl
or heterocycloalkyl;
Rc and Rd are each, independently, H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6
alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, or cycloalkylalkyl;
or Rc and Rd together with the N atom to which they are attached form a 4-, 5-, 6- or
7-membered heterocycloalkyl group; and
R= and Rf are each, independently, H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6alkenyl, C2-6
alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, or cycloalkylalkyl;
or Re and Rf together with the N atom to which they are attached form a 4-, 5-, 6- or
7-membered heterocycloalkyl group.
2. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Cy is aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 -W-X-Y-Z.
3. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Cy is aryl optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 -W-X-Y-Z.
4. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Cy is aryl optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkyl, or C1-4 haloalkoxy.
5. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Cy is phenyl optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 halo, C1-4alkyl, Cualkoxy, C1-4 haloalkyl, or C1-4 haloalkoxy.
6. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein R1 and R2 together with the C atom to which they are attached form a 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- or
7-membered cycloalkyl group.
7. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein R1 and R2 together with the C atom to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl
group.
8. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, Cucyanoalkyl, nitro, Ci-8alky], C2-salkenyl, Ci-8
haloalkyl, C1-4allcylthio, C1-4haloalkylthio, Ci_8alkoxy, C2.8 alkenyloxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH,
(Ci-4alkoxy)-C1-6alkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2-8 dialkylamino, OC(O)NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd,
NR'C(O)ORa, NRcS(O)2Rd, C(O)ORa, C(O)Ra, C(O)NRaNRcRd, S(O)2Rd, SRd, C(O)NRcRd,
C(S)NRcRd, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkenyloxy, heterocycloalkyloxy,
arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, cycloalkylalkyloxy, heterocycloalkylalkyloxy,
heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl,
arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl,
cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said C1-8alkyl, C2-salkenyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-6alkylthio, C1-4 haloalkylthio, Ci.8alkoxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy,
heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkenyloxy,
heterocycloalkyloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, cycloalkylalkyloxy,
heterocycloalkylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl,
heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl,
heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally substituted by 1, 2,
or 3 halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(C1-6alkyl), aminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4cyanoalkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, ORa, (C1-4alkoxy)-C1-4alkyl,
amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, C(O)Ra,
(cyclocalkylalkyl)-C(O)-, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, NRcS(O)2Rd, C(S)NRcRd, S(O)2Rd, Sr",
(C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl optionally substituted by halo, heteroaryl,
cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl.
9. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-4alkyl, Ci.8alkenyl, Ci_g
haloalkyl, Ci.i0alkoxy, C1-6haloalkoxy, OH, d-galkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2-s
dialkylamino, OC(O)NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy,
heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl,
heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl,
heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said Ci.8alkyl, Ci.8alkenyl, C1-8 haloalkyl, Ci_8alkoxy, aryloxy,
heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl,
heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally
substituted by 1, 2, or 3 halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(Ci-6alkyl), aminoalkyl,
dialkylaminoalkyl, Ci-talkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-4haloalkoxy, OH, Ci-galkoxyalkyl,
amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd,
(C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl.
10. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-4nitroalkyl, C1-4alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, (Ci-talkoxy)-C1-4alkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino,
C2-8 dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,
cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl.
11. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, C1-4alkyl, or Ci-4alkoxy.
12. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein one of Q1 is O and Q2 is CO.
13. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Q3 is CH and Q4 is CH.
14. The compound as claimed in claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Q3 is CH and Q4 is CH.
15. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Cy is phenyl optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 -W-X-Y-Z.
16. The compound as claimed in claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Cy is phenyl optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 -W-X-Y-Z.
17. The compound as claimed in claim 14, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein Cy is phenyl optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 -W-X-Y-Z.
18. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein-W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, Ci-tcyanoalkyl, nitro, Ci-8alkyl, Ci.8alkenyl, Ci-8
haloalkyl, Ci-ioalkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci.8alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2-8
dialkylamino, OC(O)NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy,
heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl,
heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl ,
heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said Ci.8alkyl, Ci.8alkenyl, Ci.8 haloalkyl, Ci.8alkoxy, aryloxy,
heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl,
heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally
substituted by 1, 2, or 3 substituents independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro,
hydroxyl-(Ci-6alkyl), aminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-6aHcyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci.8alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2.s dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd,
C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd, (C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl,
cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl.
19. The compound as claimed in claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein-W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4 cyanoalkyl, nitro, Ci.8alkyl, Ci.8alkenyl, C1-6
haloalkyl, Ci-ioalkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci.8 alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2-s
dialkylamino, OC(O)NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy,
arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,
cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said d.8alkyl, Ci.8alkenyl, Ci.8haloalkyl, Ci.salkoxy, aryloxy,
heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl,
heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl , heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally
substituted by 1, 2, or 3 substituents independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro,
hydroxyl-(C1-6alkyl), aminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4alkyl, Ci-thaloalkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci_8 alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2.g dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd,
C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd, (C1-4 alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl,
cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl.
20. The compound as claimed in claim 14, or a pharmaceutical^ acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, Ci_8alkyl, Ci.8alkenyl, Ci.g
haloalkyl, Ci-i0alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci.8 alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2-8
dialkylamino, OC(O)NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy,
heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl,
heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl,
heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said Ci_8alkyl, C].8alkenyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, Ci-8alkoxy, aryloxy,
heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl,
heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally
substituted by 1, 2, or 3 substituents independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro,
hydroxyl-(C1-6alkyl), aminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, d.8alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2-8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd,
C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd, (C1-6alkyl)sulfanyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl,
cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl.
21. The compound as claimed in claim 17, or a pharmaceutical^ acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-4alkyl, Ci.8alkenyl, Ci_8
haloalkyl, Ci_i0alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci_8 alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2.8
dialkylamino, OC(O)NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy,
arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,
cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said G.8alkyl, G-galkenyl, G-8 haloalkyl, Ci.8alkoxy, aryloxy,
heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl,
heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally
substituted by 1, 2, or 3 substituents independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro,
hydroxyl-(C1-6alkyl), aminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, d-4alkyl, C1-4 h aloalkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci-s alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2-8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd,
C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd, (C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl,
cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl.
22. The compound as claimed in claim 1, or a pharmaceutical^ acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, Ci_4nitroalkyl, C1-6aHcyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, G^alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, (C1-4alkoxy)-C1-4alkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino,
C2-g dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,
cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein aryl or heteroaryl, is optionally substituted by 1, 2, or 3 substituents
independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(C1-6alkyl), aminoalkyl,
dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4alkyl, C1-4 h aloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, G-g alkoxyalkyl,
amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd,
(C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl.
23. The compound as claimed in claim 12, or a pharmaceutical^ acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-4iiitroalkyl, C1-4alkyl, Ci-4
haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, (C1-4alkoxy)-C1-4alkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino,
C2-s dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,
cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein aryl or heteroaryl, is optionally substituted by 1, 2, or 3 substituents
independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(C1-6alkyl), aminoalkyl,
dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, G.8
alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd,
NRcS(O)2Rd, (Ci_4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, and
heterocycloalkyl.
24. The compound as claimed in claim 14, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, G-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, Ci-4nitroalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, Ci-4alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, (C1-4alkoxy)-C1-4 alkyl, amino, d-* alkylamino,
C2-8 dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,
cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said aryl or heteroaryl, is optionally substituted by 1, 2, or 3
substituents independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(C1-6 alkyl), aminoalkyl,
dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, d^alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, Ci.8alkoxyalkyl,
amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd,
(C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl.
25. The compound as claimed in claim 17, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein -W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, G-4nitroalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, (C1-4alkoxy)-C1-4alkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino,
C2.8 dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,
cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said aryl or heteroaryl is optionally substituted by 1, 2, or 3
subsituents independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(Ci.s alkyl), aminoalkyl,
dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, G.8alkoxyalkyl,
amino, C1-4 alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd,
(C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl.
26. The compound as claimed in claim 1 of Formula VIII:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:
Cy is phenyl optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 -W-X-Y-Z;
R1 and R2 together with the C atom to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl
group;
Q1 is O;
Q2 is CO;
Q3 is CH;
Q4 is CH;
-W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, Ci_8alkyl, Ci-8alkenyl, Ci-8haloalkyl,
Ci.ioalkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, C1-8alkoxyalkyi, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino,
OC(O)NRcRd, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcC(O)ORa, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy,
heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl,
heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl,
heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said Ci_8 alkyl, C1-8alkenyl, Ci-s haloalkyl, Ci.8alkoxy, aryloxy,
heteroaryloxy, arylalkyloxy, heteroarylalkyloxy, heteroaryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryl,
heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkyl,
heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl is optionally
substituted by 1, 2, or 3 subsituents independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-
(C1-6alkyl), aminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 h aloalkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, Ci_8alkoxyalkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2-8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd,
C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd, (C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl,
cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl;
Ra is H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, (C1-6 alkoxy)-C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkynyl,
aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl; and
Rc and Rd are each, independently, H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6
alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, or cycloalkylalkyl;
or Rc and Rd together with the N atom to which they are attached form a 4-, 5-, 6- or
7-membered heterocycloalkyl group.
27. The compound as claimed in claim 26, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
wherein-W-X-Y-Z is halo, cyano, C1-4cyanoalkyl, nitro, C1-4nitroalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, OH, (C1-4 alkoxy)-Ci-4 alkyl, amino, C1-4alkylamino,
C2.8 dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl,
cycloalkylalkyl, or heterocycloalkylalkyl;
wherein each of said aryl and heteroaryl, is optionally substituted by 1, 2, or 3
substituents independently selected from halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl-(C1-6 alkyl), aminoalkyl,
dialkylaminoalkyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 h aloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4 h aloalkoxy, OH, Ci-8alkoxyalkyl,
amino, C1-4alkylamino, C2.8 dialkylamino, C(O)NRcRd, C(O)ORa, NRcC(O)Rd, NRcS(O)2Rd,
(C1-4alkyl)sulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl.
28. A compound selected from:
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -2,3-dihydrospiro[indene-1,4'-
piperidine];
1'- {[ 1 -(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl} -1 -methyl spiro [indole-3,4'-piperidin] -
2(lH)-one;
tert-Butyl l'-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[indole-3,4'-piperidine]-
1 (2H)-carboxylate;
1'-{[1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl} -2,3-dihydro- lH-spiro[isoquinoline-
4,4'-piperidine];
tert-Butyl l'-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-lH-spiro[isoquinoline-4,4'-
piperidine]-2(3H)-carboxylate;
1'-{[1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl}-1,3-dihydrospiro[indene-2,4'-
piperidine];
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl} spiro [chromene-2,4'-piperidine];
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,4'-
piperidine];
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropy 1] carbonyl} spiro [indole-3,4'-piperidin]-2( 1 H)-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl} spiro [ 1,2-benzisothiazole-3,3 '-
pyrrolidine] 1,1 -dioxide;
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidine];
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-lH-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-3,3'-
pyrrolidin]-l-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} spiro[indole-3,3'-pyrrolidin]-2( 1H)-
one;
l'-({l-[4-(lH-Pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(Difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn-olidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(6-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(6-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-cJpyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Pyrrolidin-l-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Pyrrolidin-1 -y lphenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl} -3H-spiro [2-benzofuran-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one; and
1'- {[1 -(6-Pyrrolidin-1 -ylpyridin-3-yI)cyc!opropyl]carbony]} -3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn,olidin]-3-one,
and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
29. A compound selected from:
1'- {[ 1 -(6-Pyrrolidin-1 -ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbony])-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(2-Phenylethoxy)phenyI]cycIopropyl }carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(l-Methylcyclopropyl)methoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)-carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(2-Fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(Quinolin-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(3-Fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cycIopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l,3-Benzothiazol-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropy]}-carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-{[3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]oxy}phenyl)-cyclopropyl]carbony]}-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[2-(4-Fluorophenyl)ethoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)-carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-[(4-{l-[(3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridme-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l*-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl} phenoxy)methyl]benzonitrile;
l'-{[l-(4-Phenoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(Pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}-carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 - [4-(Pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl] cyclopropyl} -carbonyl)-3H-spiro [2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Pyridin-4-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-CyclopropylphenyI)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(2-Fluoro-4-pyridin-2-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]-carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-
benzofliran-1,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[(E)-2-(4-Methylphenyl)vinyl]phenyI}-cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Pyridin-2-ylethoxy)ph6nyl]cyclopropyl}-carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Pyridin-2-ylethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3 '-pyrrolidin] -3 -one;
r-[(l-{4-[(E)-2-Pyridin-4-ylvinyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)-carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(3,5-Dimethylisoxazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-MethyI-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4'-(Methylsulfonyl)biphenyl-4-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofliran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 - [4-(3-Methyl-1 H-pyrazol-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1 '-[(1 -{4-[3-(Trif!uoromethyl)-1 H-pyrazol-1 -yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
]'-({l-[4-(4-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)pheny[]cycIopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-],3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
]'-({l-[4-(2H-Indazol-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1.3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-( 1 H-Benzimidazol-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro [furo[3,4-
cjpyridine-1.3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({ 1 -[4-(2-Methyl-1 H-im idazol-1 -yl)phcnyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3I I-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrro]idin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-( 1H-1,2,4-Triazol-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(l -HydroxycyclopentyI)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-{[1 -(4-CyclopentyIphenyI)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyiTc>lidin]-3-one;
r-({1-[4-(l-Hydroxycyclopentyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
cjpyridine-1,3'-pyrroiidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-Hydroxycyclohutyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-Hydroxycyclobutyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl }carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Cyclobutylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(4-Hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(4-Hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[fiaro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Amino-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Methyl-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Ethyl-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({l-[4-(2-Amino-l ,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Methyl-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l,3-Thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-{[trans-1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxycyclobutyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro [2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[cis-l-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-fluorocyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[cis-1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)-3 -fluorocyclobutyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidine];
r-{[cis-l-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-fluorocyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[cis-1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-fluorocyclobutyl]carbonyl }-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-
b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chloropheny l)cyclobutyl Jcarbonyl} - 7H-spiro [furo [3,4-b]pyridine- 5,3 '-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
l'-({l-[4-(lH-Indazol-l-yl)phenyl]cycIobutyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l ,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazoI-l-yI]phenyl}cyclobutyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(lH-Benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclobutyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclobutyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-Pyridin-4-ylcyclobutyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
1'-{[1 -(4-Pyridin-4-ylphenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l ,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N,N-Dimethyl-4-[5-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1'-
yl]carbonyl }cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-1 -carboxamide;
1 '-[(1 -{6-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)piperazin-1 -yl]pyridin-3-yl }cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{6-[4-(2-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[6-(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-1 -yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{6-[3-Hydroxypyrrolidin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyn"oIidin]-3-one;
N-ll-tS-Cl-l^-Oxo-l'H^H-spiroP-benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidin]-!'-
yl]carbonyI}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-y]]pyrrolidin-3-yl}acetamide;
1'-({l-[6-(l,3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclo-propyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofiiran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[6-(3,4-Dihydro-isoquinolin-2(lH)-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1' -{[1 -(6-Morpholin-4-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[6-(4-Hydroxypiperidin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N-{4-[5-(l-{[3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyL}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]phenyl}acetamide;
l'-({l-[6-(2-Fluorophenyl)pyridin-3-yI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
]'-({l-[6-(l-Benzothien-3-yI)pyridin-3-yI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
]'-{[l-(2,3'-Bipyridin-5-yl)cyclopropyI]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofiiran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-l6-(l-Methyl-lH-indoI-5-yI)pyridine-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3' -pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{6-f3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyI]pyridinc-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[6-(3-Thienyl)pyridine-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spirof2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{6-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyridine-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[6-(l-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridine-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(6-ChloropjTidin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spirot2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[6-(Benzyloxy)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-Quinolin-3-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
l'-({l-[6-(l-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yI)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[6-(Benzy]oxy)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyI]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[6-(3,4-Dihydroisoquinolin-2(lH)-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({3 -f 6-( 1,3-Dibydro-2H-isoindol-2-y1)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-],3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[6-(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Isobutyl 4-(5-{l-[(3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl }pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
2-[4-(5-{l-[(3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyTTolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazin-l-yl]benzonitrile;
r-[(l-{6-[4-(4-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{6-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{6-[3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn*olidin]-3-one;
4-(5-{l-[(3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)benzonitrile;
l'-({l-[6-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{6- [4-(Methoxymethyl)phenyl]pyridin-3 -yl} cyclopropyl)carbonyl] -3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N-[3-(5-{l-[(3-Oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[filro[3,4-c]py^idine-l!3'-py^rolidin]-l,-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)phenyl]acetamide; and
4-(5-{ 1-[(3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-yl)carbonyl]
cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)benzamide, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
30. A compound selected from:
l'-[(l-{6- [4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]pyridin-3 -yl} cyclopropyl)carbonyl] -3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[6-( 1 -Methyl-1 H-indol-5-yl)pyridin-3-yl] cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[6-(l-Benzothien-5-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(6-Quinolin-3-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
clpyridine-l^'-pyrrolidinJ-S-one;
l'-({l-[6-(3-Thienyl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-( {1 -[4-(2-Oxo-2,3 -dihydro-1 H-indol- l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-],3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({l-[4-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1 H-benzimidazol-1 -
yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
4-{ l-[(3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l ,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}benzonitrik;
4-{l-[(3-Oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cycIopropyl}benzenecarbothioamide;
1 '-[(1 -{4-[ 1 -(Methylsulfonyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-
yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[fi:ro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1 '-[(1 -{4-[(E)-2-Pyridin-4-ylvinyl]phenyl} cyclopropyl)carbony]]-3H-spiro[ftiro[3,4-
c]pyridine-l ,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[CyclopentyI(fluoro)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-y)oxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro [fiiro [3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
tert-Buty](4-{l-[(3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenoxy)acetate;
(4-{l-[(3-Oxo-l'H:3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine.l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenoxy)acetonitrile;
r-[(l-{4-[(5-MethylisoxazoI-3-yl)methoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[ftiro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyirolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Cyclopentylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(Quinolin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyI }carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3,-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Quinolin-4-ylmethoxy)phenyI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiroffuro[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Quino[in-6-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-(Trifluoromethy])-1'-({1 -[4-(trifluoromethyl)pheny ijcyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furot3,4-c]pyridine-1.3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-
spiro [furo [3,4-c]pyridine-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(l,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-Fluoro-r-[(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -4-fluoro-3H-spiro [furo [3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
7-Fluoro-l'-[(l-{4-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7-fluoro-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(l,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[ruro[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3 '-pyrrolidin] -3-one;
l'-{[l-(l,3-Benzolhiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-chloro-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-1'-({1 -[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-1'- {[1 -(2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-l,3-thiazol-2-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-(l -{[3-Oxo- l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)benzonitrile;
r-{[l-(4-Bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(Pyrrolidin-l-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-( 1 - {[3-Oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)benzohydrazide;
N-Methyl-4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofijran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yI]carbonyI}cyclopropyl)benzamide;
4-( 1 - {[3 -Oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro [2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin] -1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)benzenecarbothioamide;
r-[(l-{4-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)-lH-imidazol-4-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-Methyl-lH-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropy]}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N-Cyclopropyl-4'-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyn"olidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)biphenyl-4-carboxamide;
r-[(l-{4-[5-(Trifluoromethyl)-lH-l,2,4-triazol-3-yl]phenyl}cycIopropyl)carbonyl]-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(lH-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Amino-l,3-oxazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyc]opropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyirolidin] .3.one-
1'-{[ 1 -(4-Pyrimidin-5-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(6-Fluoropyridin-3-yI)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(6-Pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofiiran-1,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one;
N-Cyclopropyl-5-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide;
N-Methyl-5-[4^1-{[3sjxo-l«,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide;
l'-({l-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-beiizofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-[(1 - {4- [(Trifluoromethyl)thio]pheny 1} cyclopropyl)carbonyI] -3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-t4-(2-Oxopyridin-l(2H)-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spirot2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Methyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzoftiran-1 J'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
1'-[(l-{4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-oxopiperazin-1 -yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
7-Fluoro-1 '-[(1 -{4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)- lH-pyrazol-1 -
y]]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N-[4-(l-{[3-Oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide;
N-[4-(l-{[3-Oxo-l,H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-py^•olidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]benzenesulfonamide;
Methyl allyl[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH53H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]carbamate;
l'-({l-[4-(lH-1,2,4-Triazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
ben2ofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidinl-3-one;
r-f(l-Quinolin-6-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
r-[(l-Pyridin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
1 '-[(1 -Quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyI)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l ,3'-pyrolidin]-3-
one;
r-[(l-Quinolin-2-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofiiran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
r-t(l-Pyridin-2-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
l'-{[l-(l,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropy]]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3'-
pyrrolidin] -2(1 H)-one;
r-({l-[4-(Pyrrolidin-l-ylmethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-1'-({1 -[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl] cyclopropyl} carbonyl)- 3 H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-l'-{[l-(4-methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spirotfuro[3,4-
cjpyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(3-Thienyl)phenyljcyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(2-Naphthyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyI}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l ,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[isochromenc-3,3'-pyrrolidin]-
l(4H)-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(2-Fluoro-4-pyridin-4-yIpheny l)cycIopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro [2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
5-M6thoxy-l'-{[l-(4-methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-beiizofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3-oxo-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidine]-5-carbonitrile;
r-({l-[3'-(Hydroxymethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[2'-(Methylthio)biphenyl-4-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(1,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -7H-spiro[furot3,4-b]pyridine-
5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one;
l'-{[l-(2-Naphthyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
l'-({l-[4-(Difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-
b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one;
r-{[l-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl]oxy}phenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one; and
1' - [(1 - {4- [ 1 -(4-Bromophenyl)ethoxy]phenyl} cyclopropyl)carbonyl] -3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one,
and pharmaceutical^ acceptable salts thereof.
31. A compound selected from:
l'-{[l-(4-Pyridin-3-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
[4-(4-{1 -[(3-Oxo- TH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
y l)carbonyl]cyclopropyl} phenyl)-1,3 -thiazol-2-yl] aceton itrile;
1'-({1 -[4-(2-Pyridin-3-yl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl] cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[fiaro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-Propionyl-l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-
3H-spiro[furo[3;4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]py^idine-l,3'-py^rolidin]-l,-
yl]carbonyl} eye lopropyl)phenyl] -3,6-dihydropyr idine-1 (2H)-carboxylate;
4-[(E)-2-(4- {1 -[(3-Oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[foro[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)vinyl]benzonitrile;
1'- {[ 1 -(2-F luoro-4-pyridin-4-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl} -3H-spiro[fiiro [3,4-
cjpyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1 '-[(1 -{2-Fluoro-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)- lH-pyrazol-1-
yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2H-Indazol-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-l -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[4-Isopropyl-2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Oxoimidazolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(2-Oxoimidazolidin-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3 -one;
!'¦[(! -{4-[4-Isopropyl-2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxo-l ,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Methyl 3-oxo-4-[4-(l -{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
l'-[(l-{6-[4-(Cyclopropy]carbonyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-
yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spirof2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{6-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{6-[3-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)pyrrolidin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(6-Methoxypyridin-3-yI)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
[4'-(l-{[3-Oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l ,3*-pyrrolidin]-l '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)biphenyl-3-yl]acetonitrile;
I'-({1 -[4-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyirolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(6-Hydroxypyridin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spirof2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyirolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(5-Methylpyridin-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro [2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(Pyridin-2-yloxy)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pytrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(Pyridin-3-yloxy)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(Pyridin-4-yIoxy)methyl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
3-(l-{[3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrroUdin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)benzonitrile;
1'-[(1 -Biphenyl-3-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
1'-{[1-(1 -Naphthyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
l'-[(l-Quinolin-6-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
1'-[(1 - {4- [(5-Methyl isoxazol-3 -yl)methoxy]phenyl} cyclopropyl)carbonyl] -3 H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Pyridin-3-yl-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[5-(Trifluoromethyl)-l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-tert-Butyl-l,3-thiazol-2-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofiiran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-l,3-thiazol-2-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1', 1"-[ 1,4-Phenylenebis(cyclopropane-1,1 -diylcarbonyl)]bis(3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one);
4-Hydroxy-1'-[(1 -quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyirolidin]-3-one;
4-Methoxy-l'-[(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3'-pyiTolidin]-3-one;
1'-[(1 -Pyridin-3-ylcyclobutyl)carbonyl] -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-
one;
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3'-
pyrrolidin]-2(lH)-one;
l'-{[l-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-
4,3'-pyrrolidin]-2(lH)-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Bromophenyl)cyclopropy 1] carbonyl} spiro [pyrido [3,4-d] [ 1,3 ]oxazine-4,3 '-
pyrrolidin]-2( 1 H)-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3'-
pyrrolidin]-2(lH)-one;
r-{[l-(4-Phenoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3'-
pyrrolidin]-2(l H)-one;
r-[(l-{4-[(Trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]spiro[pyrido[3,4-d]
[l,3]oxazine-4,3'-pyrrolidin]-2(lH)-one;
l'-{[l-(3-Bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3'-
pyrrolidin]-2( 1 H)-one;
l'-{[l-(3-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}spiro[pyrido[3,4-d][l,3]oxazine-4,3'-
pyrrolidin]-2( 1 H)-one;
l'-{[l-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-
5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one; and
l'-({l-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-7H-spiro[ftiro[3,4-
b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one,
and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
32. A compound selected from:
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl] carbonyl} - 7H-spiro [furo [3,4-b]pyridine- 5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
r-({l-[4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-
b]pyridine-5,3'-pyiTolidin]-7-one;
r-{[l-(4-Fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
r-{[l-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-
b]pyridine-5,3'-pyrrolidin]-7-one;
r-{[l-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(3 -Chlorophenyl)cyclopropy l]carbonyl} - 7H-spiro [furo [3,4-b]pyridine-5,3' -
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
l'-{[l-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridme-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
r-{[l-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
l'-{[l-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-7H-spiro[furo[3,4-b]pyridine-5,3'-
pyrrolidin]-7-one;
Ethyl 4-[5-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
l'-[(l-{6-[4-(ethylsulfonyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[6-(4-Methylpiperazin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[6-(4-Phenylpiperazin-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{6-[4-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropylcarbonyl]-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{6-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl)piperazin-l-yl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[6-(2,5-Dihydro-lH-pyrrol-l-yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(6-Piperidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(4-Methyl-2-oxopiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(4-Acetyl-2-oxo-piperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
tert-Butyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
1'-({1 -[4-(4-Isobutyrylpiperazin- l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-[(1 - {4-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1 -yljphenyl} cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropylcarbonyl]-3H-
spiro [2-benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin] -3 -one;
l'-({l-[4-(4-Methylpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N-Methyl-N-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]cycIopropanecarboxamide;
N-[4-(l-{[3-Oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]acetamide;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({ 1 -[4-(2-Oxo-l ,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyiToHdin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(l H-Pyrazol-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopiperidin-l-yI)phenyl]cycIopropyI}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l-Methyl-3-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyn-olidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl} cycIopropyl)phenyl]imidazolidine-2,4-dione;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Morpholin-4-ylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-
pyrrolidin] -3-one;
r-[(l-Pyridin-3-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrro]idin]-3-
one;
N-Methyl-4-[5-(l -{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-ben2ofuran-l ,3'-pyrrolidin]-l '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]benzamide;
N,N-Dimethyl-4-[5-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]benz amide;
r-[(l-{6-[4-(MethyIsuIfonyl)phenyl]pyridin-3-yl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(Pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofiaran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(Isoquinolin-1 -ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Vinylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
3-one;
Methyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyI]-3,6-dihydropyridine-l(2H)-carboxylate;
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-3,6-dihydropyridine-l(2H)-carboxylate;
r-({l-[4-(l-Acetyl-l,2.3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l -{4-[l -(3-Methylbutanoyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-
yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofiiran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
5-Hydroxy-1'-{[1 -(4-methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl) -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-5-ol;
r-({l-[4-(Pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(6-Pyrrolidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[6-(4-Phenylpiperazin-1 -yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Methyl 4-[5-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl} cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
Ethyl 4-(5-{1 -[(3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
Isopropyl4-(5-{l-[(3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-l-carboxylate;
l'-({l-[6-(4-Chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[6-(4-Fluorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[6-(4-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-Quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-Chloro-r-f(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-Hydroxy-l'-[(l-quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-Methoxy-1 '-[(1 -quinolin-4-ylcyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(4-Fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(4- {[4-(Trifluoromethy l)benzy I]oxy} phenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[(2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cycIopropyI)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[(4-Bromo-2-fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}cyclopropy])carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
3-Fluoro-4-[(4-{l-[(3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenoxy)methyl]benzonitrile;
l'-[(l-{4-[l-(2-Fluorophenyl)ethoxy]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-[l-(4-{l-[(3-Oxo-l'H!3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l,-
yl)carbonylJcyclo-propyl}phenoxy)ethyl]benzonitrile;
1'-({] -[4-(Quinolin-2-ylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrolidin]-3-one;
1 '-{[1 -(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbony]}-3H-spiro[furof3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-r-{[l-(4-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(Cyclopentyloxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbony])-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-f4-(Allyloxy)phenyl]cyclo-propyl}carbonyI)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 - [4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)phenyl] cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro [furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(Cyclopropylmethoxy)phenyI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiroffuro[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3 '-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-{[ 1 -(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
V-{ [ 1 -(4-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one;
]'-{[] -(4-Vinylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl }-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(E)-2-Pyridin-2-ylvinyl]phenyI}cycIopropyl)carbony]]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
cjpyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(l-Isobutyryl-U2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-
3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyiTolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(l-Acefylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Ethyl 4-(4-{ l-[(3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl)carbonyl]cyclopropyl}phenyl)piperidine-l-carboxylate;
1'-({1 -[4-(l -Isobutyrylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn-olidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-Propionylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[l-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperidin-4-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3(4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({]-[4-(2-Isopropyl-l,3-thiazoI-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[2-(Dimethylamino)-l,3-thiazol-4-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyI]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Amino-l,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyc!opropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3' -pyrrolidin]-3-one;
3-Fluoro-4-{l-[(3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclo-propyl}benzonitrile;
1'-({1 -[2-Fluoro-4-(4-metbyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one; and
1'-[(1 - {4-[5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl} cyclo-propyl)carbonyl]-
3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn'olidin]-3-one,
and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
33. A compound selected from:
l'-({l-[4-(3-Methylisoxazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyi"olidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Pyridin-2-ylethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furof3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(3-methyl-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-( {1 -[4-(3-Amino-1 H-pyrazol-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-f4-(lH-Benzimidazol-l-yl)-2-fluorophenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-[(1 - {2-F luoro-4-[2-(trifluoro-methy 1)-1 H-benzimidazol-1 -
yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[fbro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidinJ-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(2-Methoxy-1 H-benzimidazol -1 -yl)pheny 1] cyclopropy 1} carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Ethyl 4-(4-{t-[(3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl)carbonyl]cyclo-propyi }phenyl)piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
Isopropyl 4-[4-( 1 - {[3-oxo- l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrroliditiJ-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
l'-({l-[4-(4-Propionylpiperazin-l-yI)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3?4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(4-Isobutyrylpiperazin-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl }carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[fiiro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyI]-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyridin-l(2H)-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-],3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Methyl [4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyTidine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)phenyl]carbamate;
N-[4Kl-{[3-Oxo-lU3H-spiro[fiiro[3,4 yljcarbonyl} cyclo-propyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide;
r-{fl-(2-Fluorophenyl)cyclo-propyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiroffuro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(2-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(2-Bromophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(2-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyI]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-{[ l-(2-Methylphenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)cyclo-propyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrro!idin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)cyclo-propyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(l-Naphthyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(2-Fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-spiro[fliro[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-r-{[l-(4-methyIphenyI)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-l'-({l-[4-(trifluoro-methyl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-l'-{[l-(2,4-difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-l'-({l-[3-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrroIidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)cyclo-propyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-{[ 1 -(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -4-methoxy-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c] pyridine-1,3' -pyrrolidin] -3 -one;
r-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-4-hydroxy-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-1'- {[ 1 -(3,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-{[l-(4-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spirolfuro[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
6-Chloro-l'-{[l-(2,4-difluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyI)cyclo-propyI]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)cyclo-propyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(Methylthio)phenyl]cyclo-propyl}arbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-
l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[(Trifluoromethyl)thio]pheny)}yclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-{[l-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclo-pentyl]carbonyI}-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Methyl 4-[5-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyiTolidin]-l'-
yl ]carbonyl} eye lopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-1 -carboxy late;
N,N-Dimethyl-4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyn-olidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl} cyclo-propyl)phenyl]piperazine-1 -carboxamide;
Methyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyn"olidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
1'-({1 -[2-Fluoro-4-(4-propionylpiperazin-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclo-propyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(4-isobutyrylpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclo-propyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1 '-[(1 -{4-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1 -yl]-2-fluoro-
phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(4-Acetylpiperazin-l-yI)-2-fluorophenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
4-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N,N-dimethylpiperazine-l -carboxamide;
l'-({l-[4-(4-Hydroxypiperidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N,N-Dimethyl- l-[4-(l -{[3-oxo-l 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l ,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyI)phenyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;
Methyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spirot2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl }cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-1 -carboxylate;
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pytTolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl }cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-1 -carboxylate;
r-({l-[4-(l-Acetylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyI]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-p>rrolidin]-3-one;
!'-({1 -[4-(l -Isobutyrylpiperidin-4-yI)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l^'-pyrrolidinJ-S-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-Propionylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[l-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperidin-4-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pytTolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-Acetylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-IsobutyryIpiperidin-4-yI)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[4-(l-Propionylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbony])-3H-
spiro [fiiro [3,4-c]pyridine-1,3 -pyrrolidin]- 3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[l-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperidin-4-yl]phenyl}cyclo-propyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[faro[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Methyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[fiaro[3,4-c]pyridine-l)3,-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate;
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn-olidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate;
Isopropyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yljcarbonyl }cyclo-propyl)phenyl]piperidine-1 -carboxylate;
Methyl 4-hydroxy-4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)phenyl]piperidine-1 -carboxylate;
Ethyl 4-hydroxy-4-[4-(l -{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)phenyl]piperidine-l-carboxylate;
Isopropyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yI]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
l'-[(l-{4-[6-(Pyrrolidin-l-ylcarbonyl)pyridin-3-yl]phenyl}cyclo-propyl)carbonyl]-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N-Ethyl-N-methyl-5-[4-( 1 -{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofiiran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide;
N,N-Diethyl-5-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide;
tert-Butyl {4-[5-( 1 -{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)pyridin-2-yl]phenyl}carbamate;
N,N-Dimethyl-1 -[5-(l -{[3-oxo-l 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclo-propyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperidine-4-carboxamide; and
r-{[l-(6-Piperidin-l-ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl}-3H-spiro[fiiro[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one,
and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
34. A compound selected from:
l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyn"olidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxo-l,3-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-(2-Oxoazetidin-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyirolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxoazetidin-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl }carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyirolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[4-(2-Oxoazetidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2-oxoazetidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Propyl 4-[5-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
Isobutyl 4-[5-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
Isopropyl 4-[5-( 1 -{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-1'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
Propyl 4-[4-(1-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
Isobutyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylacetyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylacetyl)piperazin-l-yl]-2-
fluorophenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[4-(3-Methylbutanoyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro [2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{2-Fluoro-4-[4-(3-methylbutanoyl)piperazin-l-
yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-[(l-{4-[4-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-l-
yl]phenyl} cyclopropyl)carbonyl] -3H-spiro [2-benzofuran-1,3 '-pyrro lidin] -3-one;
Ethyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
Propyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl }cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
4-[3-Fluoro-4-(l -{[3-oxo-l 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-methylpiperazine-l-carboxamide;
l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(4-isobutyrylpiperazin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-[(1 - {4-[4-(Cyclopropylacetyl)piperazin-1 -yl]-2-
fluorophenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Methyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl }cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
Ethyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-( 1 -{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl }cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
Propyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-( 1 - {[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro [furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yljcarbonyl} cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
iso-Propyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-( 1 -{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-
pyrrolidin]-l'-yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate;
iso-Butyl 4-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
1 '-yl] carbonyl} cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
1'-[(1 - {4-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazine-1 -yl]-2-
fluorophenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{2-Fluoro-4-[4-(3-methylbutanoyl)piperazin-l-
yl]phenyl}cyclopropyl)carbonyl]-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N,N-Dimethyl-5 -[4-( 1 -{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro [2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide;
N-Ethyl-5-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofiiran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl] carbonyl} cyclopropy l)phenyl] pyridine-2-carboxam ide;
N-Isopropyl-5-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide;
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
5-[3-Fluoro-4-( 1 - {[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-ethylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-i-propylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l- {[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N,N-dimethylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyn"olidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
N-Ethyl-5-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-rHJ3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-
l'-yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide;
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{ [3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-isopropylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N,N-dimethylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
6-[3-Fluoro-4-( 1 - {[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro [2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-methylnicotinamide;
6-[3-Fluoro-4-( 1 - {[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N,N-dimethylnicotinamide;
N-Methyl-6-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]nicotinamide;
N,N-Dimethyl-6-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl] carbonyl} cyclopropyl)pheny 1] nicotinamide;
l'.({l-[4-(l-Isobutyryl-l,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[4-( 1 -Propionyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-
3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[3-Fluoro-4-(3-methyl-lH-pyrazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-
spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'- {[ 1 -(6-Azetidin-1 -ylpyridin-3-yl)cyclopropyl]carbonyl} -3H-spiro [furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[6-(2-Oxoazetidin-1 -yl)pyridin-3-yl]cyclopropyl} carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Methyl [3-fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-rH,3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]carbamate;
Methyl [3-fluoro-4-( 1 -{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofiiran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]carbamate;
r-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[furo[3,4-
c]pyridine-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-[(l-{4-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-l-yl]phenyl}cyclobutyl)carbonyl]-3H-
spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
Ethyl 4-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H)3H-spiro[furo[3,4-c]pyridine-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]piperazine-1 -carboxylate;
N,N-Diethyl-5-[3-fluoro-4-( 1 -{[3-oxo-1 'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1 '-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide;
l'-({l-[4-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
l'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(lH-l,2,3-triazol-l-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
1'-({1 -[2-Fluoro-4-(l H-1,2,4-triazol-1 -yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
r-({l-[2-Fluoro-4-(4H-l,2,4-triazol-4-yl)phenyl]cyclopropyl}carbonyl)-3H-spiro[2-
benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-3-one;
N-Ethyl-5-[3-fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide; and
5-[3-Fluoro-4-(l-{[3-oxo-1H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,3'-pyrrolidin]-1-
yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]-N-isopropylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
35. A composition comprising a compound as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 34, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
36. A compound which is N-methyl-5-[4-(l-{[3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-l,3'-
pyrrolidin]-1 '-yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
37. A compound which is N-methyl-5-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-r-yl]carbonyl}cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
38. A compound which is N-methyl-5-[4-(l-{[(lR)-3-oxo-l'H,3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-
1,3'-pyrrolidin]-l'-yl]carbonyl }cyclopropyl)phenyl]pyridine-2-carboxamide.
39. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound as claimed in any one of
claims 36 to 38, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically
acceptable carrier.


The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-B hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid
receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment
of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-B hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated
with aldosterone excess.

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3130-KOLNP-2006-EXAMINATION REPORT REPLY RECIEVED.pdf

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3130-KOLNP-2006-GRANTED-ABSTRACT.pdf

3130-KOLNP-2006-GRANTED-CLAIMS.pdf

3130-KOLNP-2006-GRANTED-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf

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3130-KOLNP-2006-OTHERS 1.1.pdf

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3130-KOLNP-2006-PETITION UNDER RULR 137.pdf

3130-KOLNP-2006-REPLY TO EXAMINATION REPORT 1.1.pdf


Patent Number 250430
Indian Patent Application Number 3130/KOLNP/2006
PG Journal Number 01/2012
Publication Date 06-Jan-2012
Grant Date 03-Jan-2012
Date of Filing 27-Oct-2006
Name of Patentee INCYTE CORPORATION
Applicant Address EXPERIMENTAL STATION, ROUTE 141 & HENRY CLAY ROAD, BUILDING E336, WILMINGTON, DE 19880, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 YAO WENQING 748 MEADOWBANK ROAD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
2 XU MEIZHONG 8 FRITZE COURT, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3 ZHANG COLIN 639 BROAD STREET, APARTMENT E2, LANSDALE, PA 19446, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
4 METCALF BRIAN 297 LAKEFIELD PLACE, MORAGA, CA 94556, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
5 HE CHUNHONG 34 OVERLOOK CIRCLE, BOOTHWYN, PA 19601, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
6 QIAN DING-QUAN 10 DONALD PRESTON DRIVE, NEWARK, DE 19702,UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
7 ZHOU JINCONG 17 FORWOOD DRIVE, BOOTHWYN, PA 19061 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PCT International Classification Number C07D 221/00
PCT International Application Number PCT/US2005/015559
PCT International Filing date 2005-05-04
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 60/638,803 2004-12-22 U.S.A.
2 60/569,273 2004-05-07 U.S.A.
3 60/602,051 2004-08-17 U.S.A.
4 60/602,791 2004-08-19 U.S.A.