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  • Classics in Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry

    Jen Alleva, 11 December 2014

    MacMillan Group Meeting

  • Pharmaceutical Process Research and DevelopmentWhat is process chemistry?

    Process Chemistry: the branch of pharmaceutical chemistry whose task is defined as the design and

    implementation of practical organic syntheses to support drug development and develop synthetic methods

    to support these process chemistry campaigns.

    ■ design practical syntheses for and manufacturing procedures

    ■ prepare bulk quantities of drug API to support early development

    ■ operate within a myriad of growing regulatory requirements

    analysis of low-level impurities/parameters and kinetics, when/what process changes will be, compressed timelines

    Discovery PreclinicalDevelopment

    ExploratoryDevelopment

    Development/Life Cycle Management

    Launch

    Phase I Phase IIa Phase IIb Phase III Phase IVearly scale-up multi-kilo delivery

    Involvement of Process R&D in Drug Development Timeline

  • Evolution of Pharmaceutical Process Research and DevelopmentA Historical Perspective

    1688, foundingof Merck

    "18th Century"founding of Geigy, Hoescht

    Bayer, ICI

  • Evolution of Pharmaceutical Process Research and DevelopmentA Historical Perspective

    1688, foundingof Merck

    "18th Century"founding of Geigy, Hoescht

    Bayer, ICI

    1880's Bayer and Hoechst launch firstpharmaceuticals

    Kairin (Hoechst)

    EtO

    HN Me

    O

    phenacetin (Bayer)

    NOH Me

    1880's Germany: Could not patent pharmaceuticalproducts, only the process for producing them

    The birth of Process R&D

  • Evolution of Pharmaceutical Process Research and DevelopmentA Historical Perspective

    1688, foundingof Merck

    "18th Century"founding of Geigy, Hoescht

    Bayer, ICI

    1880's Bayer and Hoechst launch firstpharmaceuticals

    1914: Eli Lilly implements first writteninternal regulations: SOP's

    " No changes in details of manufacture or packaging shall be made except by written memoranda. No writtenmemoranda seeking to effect changes in manufacturing or packaging shall be authority for such changes

    unless it bears the following stamp " Memo to Supervisors in 1914, composed by Eli Lilly

  • Evolution of Pharmaceutical Process Research and DevelopmentA Historical Perspective

    1688, foundingof Merck

    "18th Century"founding of Geigy, Hoescht

    Bayer, ICI

    1880's Bayer and Hoechst launch firstpharmaceuticals

    1914: Eli Lilly implements first writteninternal regulations: SOP's

    1932: Bayer launches firstcommercial antibiotic

    NN

    NH2

    NH2

    O2S

    H2N

    prontosil

  • Evolution of Pharmaceutical Process Research and DevelopmentA Historical Perspective

    1688, foundingof Merck

    "18th Century"founding of Geigy, Hoescht

    Bayer, ICI

    1880's Bayer and Hoechst launch firstpharmaceuticals

    1914: Eli Lilly implements first writteninternal regulations: SOP's

    1932: Bayer launches firstcommercial antibiotic

    1950–1953: Merck'ssynthesis of Cortisone

    HO

    OH

    Me

    MeMe

    CO2H

    HH

    H

    HO

    Me

    Me

    HH

    HO

    OH

    OOAc

    Desoxycholic acid Cortisone

  • Classic Syntheses in Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3CN

    O

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Methyldopa Imipenem Efavirenz

    Darunavir Prostaglandin E1

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

  • The Merck Synthesis of L-Methyldopa

    "Give 'em L boys!"

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    ■ selective α-adrenergic receptor agonist

    ■ psychoactive drug used to treat hypertension

    ■ WHO list of essential medications

    ■ safe for gestational hypertension

    (S)-Methyldopa

    - Max Tishler, presidentof Merck & Co.

    Key Features of Merck's Synthesis

    utilization of a continuous flow system established to resolve enantiomers

    best in overall atom economy

    still in use today despite major advances in asymmetric catalysis

    Grabowski, E. J. J. Chirality, 2005, 17, S249

  • The Merck Synthesis of L-Methyldopa

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Grabowski, E. J. J. Chirality, 2005, 17, S249

    OMe

    OH

    H

    O

    vanillin

    OMe

    OH

    Me

    O

    OMe

    OH

    Me

    NH2NC

    OMe

    OH

    NC

    MeAcHN

    OMe

    OH

    NC

    MeAcHN

    HCl hydrolysis methyldopa

    resolution of

    acetamidonitrile

    Ac2O

    1. nitroethane, K2CO3MeNH2•HCl

    2. Cu, HCl aq., FeCl3

    KCN, NH4Cl

    Merck & Co.'s Process and Manufacturing Route to Methyldopa

  • The Merck Synthesis of L-Methyldopa

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Grabowski, E. J. J. Chirality, 2005, 17, S249

    OMe

    OH

    H

    O

    vanillin

    OMe

    OH

    Me

    O

    OMe

    OH

    Me

    NH2NC

    OMe

    OH

    NC

    MeAcHN

    OMe

    OH

    NC

    MeAcHN

    HCl hydrolysis methyldopa

    resolution of

    acetamidonitrile

    Ac2O

    1. nitroethane, K2CO3MeNH2•HCl

    2. Cu, HCl aq., FeCl3

    KCN, NH4Cl

    Merck & Co.'s Process and Manufacturing Route to Methyldopa

  • The Merck Synthesis of L-Methyldopa

    Grabowski, E. J. J. Chirality, 2005, 17, S249

    OMe

    OH

    NC

    MeAcHN

    OMe

    OH

    NC

    MeAcHN

    resolution of

    acetamidonitrile

    Continuous Flow Resolution Provides both Enantiomers of Methyldopa

    OMe

    OH

    (S)(S)NC

    MeAcHN

    OMe

    OH

    (R)(R)NC

    MeAcHN

    OMe

    OH

    NC

    MeAcHN

    NaCN, DMSO

    resubjected to resolution

    conglomerate: the racemate is a physical mixture of R and S formsi.e. a mechanical mixture of crystals

    desired

    A seeded, supersaturated solution of one enantiomer allows for selective crystallization of desired product

  • The Merck Synthesis of L-Methyldopa

    Grabowski, E. J. J. Chirality, 2005, 17, S249

    Continuous Flow Resolution Provides both Enantiomers of Methyldopa

    Paul Reider

  • The Merck Synthesis of L-Methyldopa

    Grabowski, E. J. J. Chirality, 2005, 17, S249

    Continuous Flow Resolution Provides both Enantiomers of Methyldopa

  • The Merck Synthesis of L-Methyldopa

    Grabowski, E. J. J. Chirality, 2005, 17, S249

    OMe

    OH

    H

    O

    vanillin

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Memethyldopa

    6 steps

    practical synthesis still in use today for the manufacture of Methyldopa

    despite recent advances in asymmetric

    catalysis, continuous resolution continues

    to be most robust and cost

    effective method of preparation

    Merck's asymmetric alkylation via PTC:

    Dolling, U.-H.; David, P.; Grabowski, E. J. J. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1984, 106, 446

  • Classic Syntheses in Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3CN

    O

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Methyldopa Imipenem Efavirenz

    Darunavir Prostaglandin E1

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

  • The Merck Synthesis of Imipenem

    Grabowski, E. J. J. Chirality, 2005, 17, S249

    The First Carbapenem Antibiotic

    Grabowski, E. J. J. ACS Symposium Series, 2004, 870 (Chemical Process Research)

    NO

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    Imipenem

    NO

    S

    NH3O

    O

    OH

    Me

    Thienamycin

    NJ Pine Barrens: Apple Pie Hill

    photo: Farmartin:en.wikipedia

    ■ first carbapenem and carbapenem antibiotic

    ■ Fermentation ultimately a failure (~100mg/kg)

    ■ 2nd order reaction of thienamycin with itself

    ■ multiple total syntheses by Merck process

    "To produce 40,000kg of imipenem per year, we would have to runthe thienamycin fermentation in Lake Erie and pump to Lake

    Ontario for workup." - Ed Paul

  • The Merck Synthesis of ImipenemMerck's First Generation Process Synthesis

    Karady, S.; Amato, J.; Reamer, R. A.; Weinstock, L. M. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1980, 103, 6765

    BzO2C

    O

    OBzNHSiMe3

    protected L-aspartic acid

    NHO

    CO2BztBuMgCl, Et2O, 0°C

    2N, HCl, NH4ClNH

    O

    HO

    NaBH4MeOH

    1. MsCl, NEt3, CH2Cl2, 0 °C2. NaI, acetone, Δ

    3. TBSCl, NEt3, DMFN

    O

    I

    TBS

    50% overall yield

    SS

    TMS

    Li

    1. THF, –78 °C, 80%

    2. acetaldehyde, LDA, THF, –78 °C3. TFAA, DMSO, NEt3, CH2Cl2 –78 °C

    NO TBS

    Me

    O

    TMS

    1. K-Selectride, KI, Et2O, 87%

    2. HgCl2, HgO, MeOH aq., Δ3. H2O2, MeOH aq. , 76%

    NO TBS

    Me

    OHO

    OH

    1. CDI, THF2. MgO2CCH2CO2PNB, THF

    3. HCl, MeOHNH

    O

    Me

    OHO

    OPNB

    ON2

    90%4. PhSO2N3, Et3N, MeCN

    S

    S

  • The Merck Synthesis of ImipenemMerck's First Generation Process Synthesis

    Karady, S.; Amato, J.; Reamer, R. A.; Weinstock, L. M. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1980, 103, 6765

    Rh2(OAc)4 (0.01 mol%)

    PhH, 80 °CNH

    O

    Me

    OHO

    OPNB

    ON2

    NO

    Me

    OHH

    O

    CO2pNBquantitative

    1. CIP-(O)(OPh)2, DMAP

    Hunig's base, MeCN, 0 °C

    2. Hunig's base, MeCN, –5 °CHS

    NHCO2PNB

    70%

    H2, 40psi, Pd/C (10 mol%)

    NO

    Me

    OHH

    CO2pNB

    S

    NHCO2PNB

    NO

    Me

    OHH

    S

    NH3

    OO

    thienamycin

    19 chemical steps

  • The Merck Synthesis of ImipenemMerck's Second Generation Process Synthesis: Current Manufacturing Route

    Reider, P. J.; Grabowski, E. J. J. Tet. Lett., 1982, 23, 2293

    NHO

    CO2BzTBS-Cl, NEt3

    then: Pd/C, H2 NO

    CO2H

    TBS

    LDA, 0 °Cthen: CH3CHO, 0 °C

    then: citric acid90%

    92%N

    O

    CO2H

    TBS

    Me

    OHH

    Na2Cr2O7, H2SO4

    H2O NO

    CO2H

    TBS

    Me

    OH

    iPr2NH•BH3, MgTFA

    NO

    CO2H

    TBS

    Me

    OHH

    Mg

    NHO

    O

    O

    Me

    O

    TBS

    H

    H

  • The Merck Synthesis of ImipenemMerck's Second Generation Process Synthesis: Current Manufacturing Route

    Reider, P. J.; Grabowski, E. J. J. Tet. Lett., 1982, 23, 2293

    NHO

    CO2BzTBS-Cl, NEt3

    then: Pd/C, H2 NO

    CO2H

    TBS

    LDA, 0 °Cthen: CH3CHO, 0 °C

    then: citric acid90%

    92%N

    O

    CO2H

    TBS

    Me

    OHH

    Na2Cr2O7, H2SO4

    H2O NO

    CO2H

    TBS

    Me

    OH

    iPr2NH•BH3, MgTFA

    NO

    CO2H

    TBS

    Me

    OHH

    1. Pb(OAc)4, DMF-HOAc

    2. ZnI2 OTMS

    N2

    OBn

    O NO TBS

    Me

    OHH

    O

    N2

    O

    OBnN

    O

    Me

    OHH

    S

    NH3

    OO

    thienamycin10 chemical steps

    70%

    80%

  • The Merck Synthesis of ImipenemThe First Carbapenem Antibiotic

    Grabowski, E. J. J. ACS Symposium Series, 2004, 870 (Chemical Process Research)

    NO

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    Imipenem

    NO

    S

    NH3O

    O

    OH

    Me

    Thienamycin

    first carbapenem natural product antibiotic to make it to market

    6+ syntheses of Thienamycin reported in this era

    Reider's publication received over 100 citations in the first year

    NHO

    CO2H OTMS

    N2

    O

    OPNB

    Karady's synthesis from Penicillin synthesis

    on-scale synthesis using Rh catalyzed transformationearly syntheses utilized Mitsunobu reaction

    to set alcohol stereocenter

    Total synthesis on-scale

  • The Merck Synthesis of ImipenemThe First Carbapenem Antibiotic

    Grabowski, E. J. J. ACS Symposium Series, 2004, 870 (Chemical Process Research)

    NO

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    Imipenem

    NO

    S

    NH3O

    O

    OH

    Me

    Thienamycin

    first carbapenem natural product antibiotic to make it to market

    6+ syntheses of Thienamycin reported in this era

    Reider's publication received over 100 citations in the first year

    NHO

    CO2H OTMS

    N2

    O

    OPNB

    Karady's synthesis from Penicillin synthesis

    "Frankenstein" synthesis highlights

    level of collaboration and creativity of

    Merck's process chemistry group

  • Classic Syntheses in Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3CN

    O

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Methyldopa Imipenem Efavirenz

    Darunavir Prostaglandin E1

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

  • Classic Syntheses in Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3CN

    O

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Methyldopa Imipenem Efavirenz

    Darunavir Prostaglandin E1

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

  • Mechanistic and Synthetic Studies towards the Production of Efavirenz

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3C

    Efavirenz

    NH

    NH

    O

    Cl

    N

    L-738, 372

    non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for HIV type 1

    sold in combination with tenofovir, emtricitabine: Atripla since 2006

    N

    NCl

    O

    N

    quinine, BuLi, THF, –25 °C N

    NHCl

    O

    N

    84%, 97% ee

    collaboration between MerckProcess and Dave Collum at

    Cornell

    Development of efficient andenantioselective acetylide

    addition

  • Mechanistic and Synthetic Studies towards the Production of Efavirenz

    NH2

    OCl

    chiral modifier, BuLi

    CF3

    THF, –25 °C

    H

    NH2

    ClOH

    F3C

    chiral modifier conversion (%) ee (%)

    quinine

    N-Me-pseudoephedrine

    N-Me-ephedrine

    6

    29

    62

    72

    67

    72

    N-protecting group: p-methoxybenzyl

    amino alcohol:

    Ph

    OHN

    Me

    Key Observations

    2 equivalents of ephedrine and acetylidewere required for complete conversion

    Pre-equilibration Temp (° C) ee (%)

    –40 °C 80 (avg)0 °C >98

    Thompson, A.; Corley, E. G.; Huntington, M. F.; Grabowski, E. J. J.; Remenar, J.F.; Collum, D. B. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1998, 120, 2028Thompson, A.; Corley, E. G.; Huntington, M. F.; Grabowski, E. J. J. Tet. Lett, 1995, 36, 8937

  • THF

    Mechanistic and Synthetic Studies towards the Production of Efavirenz

    NH2

    OCl

    CF3

    H

    NH2

    ClOH

    F3C

    Thompson, A.; Corley, E. G.; Huntington, M. F.; Grabowski, E. J. J.; Remenar, J.F.; Collum, D. B. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1998, 120, 2028Thompson, A.; Corley, E. G.; Huntington, M. F.; Grabowski, E. J. J. Tet. Lett, 1995, 36, 8937

    OH

    PhN

    Me

    BuLi, THF, –40 °C

    collaboration with Dave Collum at Cornell

    6Li

    6Li13C acetylide

    6Li15N chiral amino alcohol

    Li

    OOLiLi

    Li

    NN

    Me

    Ph

    Me

    PhTHF

    proposed Li-tetramer

  • THF

    Mechanistic and Synthetic Studies towards the Production of Efavirenz

    NH2

    OCl

    CF3

    H

    NH2

    ClOH

    F3C

    Thompson, A.; Corley, E. G.; Huntington, M. F.; Grabowski, E. J. J.; Remenar, J.F.; Collum, D. B. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1998, 120, 2028Thompson, A.; Corley, E. G.; Huntington, M. F.; Grabowski, E. J. J. Tet. Lett, 1995, 36, 8937

    OH

    PhN

    Me

    BuLi, THF, –40 °C

    collaboration with Dave Collum at Cornell

    6Li

    6Li13C acetylide

    6Li15N chiral amino alcohol

    Li

    OOLiLi

    Li

    NN

    Me

    Ph

    Me

    Ph

    acetylide delivery to re-faceAr

    O

    CF3

    as predicted by tetramer structure

  • Mechanistic and Synthetic Studies towards the Production of Efavirenz

    NH2

    OCl

    CF3

    NHPMB

    ClOH

    F3C

    Thompson, A.; Corley, E. G.; Huntington, M. F.; Grabowski, E. J. J.; Remenar, J.F.; Collum, D. B. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1998, 120, 2028Thompson, A.; Corley, E. G.; Huntington, M. F.; Grabowski, E. J. J. Tet. Lett, 1995, 36, 8937

    OLi

    PhN

    Me

    BuLi, THF, –50 °C

    synthesis of Efavirenz

    PMB-Cl, TsOH

    MeCN, 70 °C

    NHPMB

    OCl

    CF3

    93%

    Tol-Hept recrystallized93%, >99.5% ee

    1. DDQ, PhMe

    2. recrystallizationNH2

    ClOH

    F3C

    90%, >99.5% ee

    1. COCl2, THF-hept.

    2. KOH/KHCO3, MTBE

    OO2NO

    Cl

    NH

    OCl

    O

    F3C

    Efavirenz

    94%, >99.8% ee

  • Mechanistic and Synthetic Studies towards the Production of Efavirenz

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3C

    Efavirenz

    ■ combination therapy Atripla combines Efavirenz, tenofovir, emtricitabine

    sold in developing countries for about $1/day

    ■ expedient synthesis allows for inexpensive manufacturing process

    ■ productive collaboration between industry and academia

    "As to our interactions with Dave Collum, I can only say that he is a prince among chemists, and he haschanged the ways in which we view all lithium anion reactions." - Ed Grabowski

    Grabowski, E. J. J. ACS Symposium Series, 2004, 870 (Chemical Process Research)

    Edward Grabowski, Ph.D. Prof. David Collum

  • Classic Syntheses in Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3CN

    O

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Methyldopa Imipenem Efavirenz

    Darunavir Prostaglandin E1

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

  • Classic Syntheses in Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3CN

    O

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Methyldopa Imipenem Efavirenz

    Darunavir Prostaglandin E1

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    Ghosh, A. K.; Kincaid, J. F.; et. al. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 1998, 8, 687

    Addressing Resistance Towards Peptide-based HIV Protease Inhibitors

    Me

    MeN

    OHNH

    O

    O O

    O

    O2S

    NH2

    Darunavir

    ■ 1990's HIV resistance to protease inhibitors

    ■ eliminate peptide-like character

    ■ Ghosh et al. developed novel biological mimics of

    ■ stereochemically defined and conformationallyconstrained

    peptide-like structures

    Me

    MeN

    OHNH

    O

    O O

    O2S

    Me

    Me

    MeN

    OHNH

    O

    O O

    O2S

    NH2

    Me

    MeN

    OHNH

    O

    O O

    O2S

    OMe

    SAR developed at Dept of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, The Chicago Medical School

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    Ghosh, A. K.; Kincaid, J. F.; et. al. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 1998, 8, 687

    Early Synthetic Studies Towards the Preparation of the Hexahydrofuranol

    Me

    MeN

    OHNH

    O

    O O

    O

    O2S

    NH2

    Darunavir

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    Ghosh, A. K.; Kincaid, J. F.; et. al. J. Med. Chem, 1996, 39, 3278

    Early Synthetic Studies Towards the Preparation of the Hexahydrofuranol

    O

    O

    OH

    Ghosh and Merckradical cyclization approach

    O O

    I

    O

    H

    NIS

    propargyl alcoholCH2Cl2, 0–23 °C

    cobaloxime (cat.)

    NaBH4, EtOH O O

    1. O3, CH2Cl2, MeOHMe2S, –78–23 °C

    2. NaBH4, EtOH, 15 °C O O

    HO

    91%

    75% 78%

    chiral resolution provides 95% ee of alcohol

    expensive and unscalable radical cyclization

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    Ghosh, A. K.; Leschenko, S.; Noetzel, M. J. Org. Chem, 2004, 69, 7822

    Early Synthetic Studies Towards the Preparation of the Hexahydrofuranol

    O

    O

    OH

    Ghoshphotochemical conjugate

    Ph3P=CHCO2Me

    MeOH, 0 °C

    H2SO4, MeOH

    then protection

    benzophenone(10–15 mol%)

    [1,3]-dioxolane75%36–91%

    difficult to scale photochemical reactions

    reduction provides incorrect diastereomer

    addition

    O

    H

    OO

    MeMe

    H

    OO

    MeMe

    CO2Me

    88%

    O OPGO

    O OPGO

    OO

    Hg-lamp

    1. LAH, THF

    2. 1N HCl, THF/H2O

    O

    O

    OH77%R=Bn

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    Quaedflieg, P. J. L. M.; Kesteleyn, B. R. R.; Wigerinck, P. B. T. P.; Goyvaerts, N. M. F.; Vijn, R. J.;

    O

    O

    OH

    Liebregts, C. S. M.; Kooistra, J. H. M. H.; Cusan, C. Org. Lett., 2005, 7, 5917

    XOR

    OO2N

    OO

    MeMe

    O

    O

    O

    OMe

    X

    O

    H

    OO

    MeMe

    OMe

    O

    OO

    MeMe

    MeO

    O

    OMe

    O

    THF, pyridine (0.5 equiv)Ac2O (3 equiv)

    OMeO

    77%

    CH3NO2

    MeOH/DBU

    OMe

    O

    OO

    MeMe OMeO

    O2N

    1. NaOMe/MeOH

    2. H2SO4/MeOHO

    O

    O

    OMe

    OMe

    O

    61%

    OMe

    O

    HOHO

    OMeO

    O

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    Quaedflieg, P. J. L. M.; Kesteleyn, B. R. R.; Wigerinck, P. B. T. P.; Goyvaerts, N. M. F.; Vijn, R. J.;

    O

    O

    OH

    Liebregts, C. S. M.; Kooistra, J. H. M. H.; Cusan, C. Org. Lett., 2005, 7, 5917

    XOR

    OO2N

    OO

    MeMe

    O

    O

    O

    OMe

    X

    O

    H

    OO

    MeMe

    OMe

    O

    OO

    MeMe

    MeO

    O

    OMe

    O

    THF, pyridine (0.5 equiv)Ac2O (3 equiv)

    OMeO

    77%

    CH3NO2

    MeOH/DBU

    OMe

    O

    OO

    MeMe OMeO

    O2N

    1. NaOMe/MeOH

    2. H2SO4/MeOHO

    O

    O

    OMe

    OMe

    O

    61%

    KOH/H2O

    MeOH, Δ

    O

    HO

    OMe

    O

    O

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    Quaedflieg, P. J. L. M.; Kesteleyn, B. R. R.; Wigerinck, P. B. T. P.; Goyvaerts, N. M. F.; Vijn, R. J.;Liebregts, C. S. M.; Kooistra, J. H. M. H.; Cusan, C. Org. Lett., 2005, 7, 5917

    O

    HO

    OMe

    O

    O1. AcOH

    2. iPrOH

    O

    O

    O

    OMe52%

    1. LiBH4

    2. conc. HCl O

    HO

    O

    80%

    6 steps, 19% overall yield produced over 100kg of material

    drawbacks: Knoevenagel reaction maximum yield is 77%

    decarboxylation/recyclization loses 50% of material

    required large reactors due to intermediate lability

    Completing the 6-step route to key pharmacophore

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    Quaedflieg, P. J. L. M.; Kesteleyn, B. R. R.; Wigerinck, P. B. T. P.; Goyvaerts, N. M. F.; Vijn, R. J.;Liebregts, C. S. M.; Kooistra, J. H. M. H.; Cusan, C. Org. Lett., 2005, 7, 5917

    O

    HO

    OMe

    O

    O1. AcOH

    2. iPrOH

    O

    O

    O

    OMe52%

    1. LiBH4

    2. conc. HCl O

    HO

    O

    80%

    6 steps, 19% overall yield produced over 100kg of material

    Completing the 6-step route to key pharmacophore

    O

    H

    OO

    MeMe

    OMe

    O

    OO

    MeMe

    THF, H2O

    92%

    TEPA

    Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of Darunavir

    O

    HO

    O

    End-Game adopted from Ghosh's early synthesis

    Ghosh, A. K.; Leschenko, S.; Noetzel, M. J. Org. Chem, 2004, 69, 7822

    di-succinimidyl-carbonate

    NEt3, CH2Cl2O

    O

    O

    O

    ON

    O

    O

    BocHNO

    Me

    MeNH2

    1. iPrOH, 84 °C

    2. p-NO2PhSO2Cl

    NaHCO3 aq., CH2Cl2

    BocHNOH

    NSO2

    Me Me NO2

    95%

    66%

    BocHNOH

    NSO2

    Me Me NO2

    H2NOH

    NSO2

    Me Me NH21. H2, Pd/C (10 mol%)

    2. TFA, CH2Cl2

  • The Tibotec Synthesis of DarunavirEnd-Game adopted from Ghosh's early synthesis

    Ghosh, A. K.; Leschenko, S.; Noetzel, M. J. Org. Chem, 2004, 69, 7822

    H2NOH

    NSO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    O

    O

    O

    ON

    O

    O

    NEt3, CH2Cl2

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    Darunavir, 12 chemical steps

    85% yield for 3 step sequence

    Approved in 2006 for multiply resistance HIV 1 infections

    collaborations between U. I. Chicago, Merck, Tibotec and DSM Pharma

  • Classic Syntheses in Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3CN

    O

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Methyldopa Imipenem Efavirenz

    Darunavir Prostaglandin E1

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1

    Bindra, J. S.; Bindra, R. (1977) Prostaglandin Synthesis. New York, New York: Academic Press. pp 2–6

    Rich History of Prostaglandin Synthesis and Structure Elucidation in Organic Chemistry

    Induces childbirth or abortionerectile dysfunction

    vasodilation

    CO2H

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    PGE2

    treatment of infant heart defects

    PGE1

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

    PGI2 PGF2α

    OHHO

    Me

    O

    OOH

    3

    CO2H

    OH

    HO

    HO

    Me

    uteral contraction and bronchoconstriction

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1Rich History of Prostaglandin Synthesis and Structure Elucidation in Organic Chemistry

    Corey, E. J.; Cheng, X.-M. The Logic of Chemical Synthesis, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1995, pp 38.

    O(CH2)3CO2H

    C5H11

    OH

    HO

    CHOC5H11

    OH

    TBSO

    Wittig

    SN2 cuprate additionPGA2

    OO

    Corey, E. J.; Mann, J. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1973, 95, 6832.

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1Rich History of Prostaglandin Synthesis and Structure Elucidation in Organic Chemistry

    Corey, E. J.; Cheng, X.-M. The Logic of Chemical Synthesis, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1995, pp 38.

    O(CH2)3CO2H

    C5H11

    OH

    HO

    CHOC5H11

    OH

    TBSO

    Wittig

    SN2 cuprate additionPGA2

    OO

    Corey, E. J.; Mann, J. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1973, 95, 6832.

    erectile dysfunctiontreatment of infant heart defects

    PGE1

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H■ Synthesis devised by Syntex Labs in Mexico

    ■ Later acquired by Roche in Palo Alto

    ■ Novel cuprate chemistry (heteratom-substitution)

    ■ Modular and convergent synthesis

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1Rich History of Prostaglandin Synthesis and Structure Elucidation in Organic Chemistry

    PGE1

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

    Kluge, A. F.; Untch, K. G.; Fried, J. H. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1972, 94, 7827Patterson Jr., J. W.; Fried, J. H. J. Org. Chem., 1974, 39, 2506

    organocuprate conjugateaddition

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1Rich History of Prostaglandin Synthesis and Structure Elucidation in Organic Chemistry

    PGE1

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

    Kluge, A. F.; Untch, K. G.; Fried, J. H. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1972, 94, 7827Patterson Jr., J. W.; Fried, J. H. J. Org. Chem., 1974, 39, 2506

    organocuprate conjugateaddition Cu(I) source

    solvent Temp (°C) (% d)

    [EtO3P]2CuCN

    CuI (0.5 equiv)

    010

    Et2OTHF

    –70–20

    I

    OMe

    Me Cu

    OMe

    Me

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1Rich History of Prostaglandin Synthesis and Structure Elucidation in Organic Chemistry

    PGE1

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

    Kluge, A. F.; Untch, K. G.; Fried, J. H. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1972, 94, 7827Patterson Jr., J. W.; Fried, J. H. J. Org. Chem., 1974, 39, 2506

    organocuprate conjugateaddition Cu(I) source

    solvent Temp (°C) (% d)

    [EtO3P]2CuCN

    CuI (0.5 equiv)none

    CuICuI (0.5 equiv)[(Bu3P)CuI]4

    01088825071

    Et2O

    Et2OEt2OEt2OEt2O

    THF–70–20–20–20–20–70

    I

    OMe

    Me Cu

    OMe

    Me

    low yields: 2–5%

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1Rich History of Prostaglandin Synthesis and Structure Elucidation in Organic Chemistry

    PGE1

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

    Kluge, A. F.; Untch, K. G.; Fried, J. H. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1972, 94, 7827Patterson Jr., J. W.; Fried, J. H. J. Org. Chem., 1974, 39, 2506

    organocuprate conjugateaddition Cu(I) source

    solvent Temp (°C) (% d)

    [EtO3P]2CuCN

    CuI (0.5 equiv)none

    CuICuI (0.5 equiv)[(Bu3P)CuI]4

    none

    CuICuI (0.5 equiv)

    01088825071857667

    Et2O

    Et2OEt2OEt2OEt2OEt2OEt2O

    THF

    THF

    –70–20–20–20–20–70–20–20–20

    I

    OMe

    Me Cu

    OMe

    Me

    TMEDA80%

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1Rich History of Prostaglandin Synthesis and Structure Elucidation in Organic Chemistry

    PGE1

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

    Kluge, A. F.; Untch, K. G.; Fried, J. H. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1972, 94, 7827Patterson Jr., J. W.; Fried, J. H. J. Org. Chem., 1974, 39, 2506

    organocuprate conjugateaddition Cu(I) source

    solvent Temp (°C) (% d)

    [EtO3P]2CuCN

    CuI (0.5 equiv)none

    CuICuI (0.5 equiv)[(Bu3P)CuI]4

    none

    CuICuI (0.5 equiv)

    01088825071857667

    Et2O

    Et2OEt2OEt2OEt2OEt2OEt2O

    THF

    THF

    –70–20–20–20–20–70–20–20–20

    I

    OMe

    Me Cu

    OMe

    Me

    TMEDA

    O

    HO

    CO2H

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

    I

    OH

    Me

    1. BuLi, TMEDA, CuITHF, –20 °C

    6

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1

    AcOCO2Me

    Kluge, A. F.; Untch, K. G.; Fried, J. H. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1972, 94, 7827Patterson Jr., J. W.; Fried, J. H. J. Org. Chem., 1974, 39, 2506

    OH

    MeI

    1. NaH, phthalic anhydridePhH, DMF

    then: recrystallization

    Me

    NH2

    2. 15% NaOH OH

    MeI

    1. NBS, THF aq.

    2. Li2CO3, pyridine, 90 °CCO2Me

    O

    NBS then AgClO4

    acetone aq.40%

    then resolution

    CO2MeO

    HO

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1

    AcOCO2Me

    Kluge, A. F.; Untch, K. G.; Fried, J. H. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1972, 94, 7827Patterson Jr., J. W.; Fried, J. H. J. Org. Chem., 1974, 39, 2506

    OH

    MeI

    1. NaH, phthalic anhydridePhH, DMF

    then: recrystallization

    Me

    NH2

    2. 15% NaOH OH

    MeI

    1. NBS, THF aq.

    2. Li2CO3, pyridine, 90 °CCO2Me

    O

    NBS then AgClO4

    acetone aq.40%

    then resolution

    CO2MeO

    HO

    diastereoselective cuprateaddition developed at

    Syntex

  • The Syntex Synthesis of Prostaglandin PGE1

    Kluge, A. F.; Untch, K. G.; Fried, J. H. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1972, 94, 7827Patterson Jr., J. W.; Fried, J. H. J. Org. Chem., 1974, 39, 2506

    erectile dysfunctiontreatment of infant heart defects

    PGE1

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H

    one of the shortest prostaglandin syntheses at 7 steps

    elegent demonstration of atom economy in classical atom-uneconomical reaction

    "green chemistry" before green chemistry was cool

  • Classic Syntheses in Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development

    NH

    O

    O

    ClF3CN

    O

    S

    HNNH2O

    O

    OH

    Me

    O

    HO

    OHOH

    H2N Me

    Methyldopa Imipenem Efavirenz

    Darunavir Prostaglandin E1

    HN

    OHN

    SO2

    Me Me NH2

    O

    OO

    O

    OH

    O

    HO

    Me

    CO2H