Process for the preparation of dispiro 1,2,4-trioxolane antimalarials (OZ277)

This invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of a compound of Formula (I), salts of the free base cis-adamantane-2-spiro-3′-8′-[[[(2′-amino-2′-methyl propyl)amino]carbonyl]methyl]-1′,2′,4′-trioxaspiro[4.5]decane wherein X can be an anion.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of compounds of Formula I, salts of the free base cis-adamantane-2-spiro-3′-8′-[[[(2′-amino-2′-methyl propyl)amino]carbonyl]methyl]-1′,2′,4′-trioxaspiro[4.5]decane, which has antimalarial activity,

wherein X is an anion.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Malaria is an acute and often chronic infectious disease resulting from the presence of protozoan parasites within red blood cells. Caused by single-celled parasites of the genusPlasmodium, malaria is transmitted from person to person by the bite of female mosquitoes.

A synthetic procedure for preparing compounds of Formula I, salts of the free base cis-adamantane-2-spiro-3′-8′-[[[(2′-amino-2′-methyl propyl)amino]carbonyl]methyl]-1′,2′,4′-trioxaspiro[4.5]decane has been disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,906,205.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, a process for the preparation of compounds of Formula I, resulting in high yields, reduced reaction times and easy isolation of the products is provided. The process is economically attractive, avoids the use of costly chemicals and involves less reaction steps in the reaction sequence.

In another aspect, there is provided an process for the preparation of compounds of Formula I, salts of the free base cis-adamantane-2-spiro-3′-8′-[[[(2′-amino-2′-methyl propyl)amino]carbonyl]methyl]-1′,2′,4′-trioxaspiro[4.5]decane

The method comprises the preparation of intermediates of Formula II (wherein R can be alkyl),

which in turn comprises reacting a compound of Formula VII

with alkoxylamine hydrochloride to give intermediates of Formula II. The process avoids the use of pyridine, which is flammable, difficult to remove and toxic. Also, the work-up in the process of this invention does not involve the use of any solvent. The products are directly isolated by filtration. The short reaction time—about 2 hours—and high yield of about 90% make the process for the preparation of the intermediates is simple, as well as cost effective.

In yet another aspect, a process for the preparation of intermediates of Formula III (wherein R can be alkyl),

comprising the oxidation of a compound of Formula VIII in one step,

to give intermediates of Formula III. The process can be carried out at about 110 to about 115 psi of hydrogen pressure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The process for the preparation of compounds of Formula I wherein a compound of Formula II (wherein R is lower alkyl) is reacted with a compound of Formula III (wherein R is lower alkyl) to obtain compound of Formula IV;

followed by hydrolysis of the compounds of Formula IV to give a compound of Formula V;

followed by the reaction of the compound of Formula V with an activating agent, for example, methyl chloroformate, ethyl chloroformate, propyl chloroformate, n-butyl chloroformate, isobutyl chloroformate or pivaloyl chloride leads to the formation of mixed anhydride, which is reacted in situ reaction with 1,2-diamino-2-methyl propane to give a compound of Formula VI; and

reacting the compound of Formula VI with an acid of Formula HX (wherein X can be the same as defined earlier) to give compounds of Formula I.

The reaction of a compound of Formula VII with alkoxylamine hydrochloride to give intermediates of Formula II can be carried out in a solvent, for example, an alcoholic solvent, for example, methanol, ethanol or isopropanol, water or mixture(s) thereof.

The reaction of a compound of Formula VII with alkoxylamine hydrochloride can be carried out in the presence of an inorganic base, for example, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or mixture(s) thereof.

The oxidation of a compound of Formula VIII to give intermediates of Formula III can be carried out in a hydrocarbon solvent, for example, O-xylene, toluene, benzene or mixture(s) thereof. The oxidation step can be carried out in the presence of a catalyst, for example, palladium on carbon at a temperature of 80-200° C.

The reaction of a compound of Formula II with a compound of Formula III to give a compound of Formula IV can be carried out in a hydrocarbon solvent, for example, hexane or cyclohexane, chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent, for example, dichloromethane or dichloroethane or mixture(s) thereof.

The hydrolysis of compounds of Formula IV to give a compound of Formula V can be carried out in a solvent, for example, an alcoholic solvent, for example, methanol, ethanol or isopropanol, water or mixture(s) thereof.

The hydrolysis of a compound of Formula IV can be carried out in the presence of an inorganic base, for example, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or mixture(s) thereof.

The reaction of a compound of Formula V with an activating agent and 1,2-diamino-2-methyl propane to give a compound of Formula VI can be carried out in a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent, for example, dichloromethane or dichloroethane, polar aprotic solvent, for example, dimethylformamide or dimethylsulfoxide or mixture(s) thereof.

The reaction of a compound of Formula V with an activating agent and 1,2-diamino-2-methyl propane can be carried out in the presence of an organic base, for example, trimethyl amine, triethyl amine, isopropyl amine or mixture(s) thereof.

The reaction of a compound of Formula VI with an acid of Formula HX to give a compound of Formula I can be carried out in a solvent, for example, an alcoholic solvent, for example, methanol, ethanol or isopropanol, hydrocarbon solvent, for example, hexane or heptane or mixture(s) thereof.

While the present invention has been described in terms of its specific embodiments, certain modifications and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art and are included within the scope of the present invention. The examples are provided to illustrate particular aspects of the disclosure and do not limit the scope of the invention.

EXAMPLES

Preparation of O-methyl-2-adamantanone oxime

To a solution of 2-adamantanone (50 g, 0.3328 mol, 1 equiv.) in methanol (0.25 lit), sodium hydroxide solution (15 g, 0.3761 mol, 1.13 equiv, in 50 mL water) was added followed by methoxylamine hydrochloride (37.5 g×81.59% Purity=30.596 g, 0.366 mol, 1.1 equiv) at room temperature under stirring. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 to 2 h. The reaction was monitored by HPLC. The reaction mixture was concentrated at 40-45° C. under vacuum to get a thick residue. Water (250 mL) was added at room temperature and the reaction mixture was stirred for half an hour. The white solid was filtered, washed with water (50 mL), and dried at 40 to 45° C. under reduced pressure. O-methyl 2-adamantanone oxime (57 g, 95% yield) was obtained as a white solid.

Preparation of 4-(methoxycarbonymethyl)cyclohexanone

A high pressure autoclave was charged with a mixture of methyl (4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate (50 g, 0.30 mol), palladium (5 g) (10%) on carbon (50% wet) and O-xylene (250 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred under 110 to 115 psi of hydrogen pressure for 7 to 8 h at 140° C. The reaction was monitored by HPLC. The reaction mixture was then cooled to room temperature, and the catalyst was filtered off. Filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to get 4-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)cyclohexanone as light yellow to colorless oily liquid (48.7 g, 97.4%).

To a solution of cis-adamantane-2-spiro-3′-8′-[[[(2′-amino-2′-methyl propyl)amino]carbonyl]methyl]-1′,2′,4′-trioxaspiro[4.5]decane (example 5) (60 g, 0.153 moles) in ethanol (150 mL) was added a solution of maleic acid (17.3 g, 0.15 moles, 0.98 equiv. in ethanol 90 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred for about 1 h. To this clear solution, n-heptane (720 mL) was added at room temperature in 1 h and the reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h. It was then cooled to 0 to 10° C. and filtered. The cake was washed with n-heptane (60 mL) and dried under vacuum at 40-45° C.