38674-45-2Relevant articles and documents
Access to functionalized cyclopropylcarbinyl compounds from homoallylic ethers via zirconocene intermediates
Vasse, Jean-Luc,Szymoniak, Jan
, p. 6449 - 6451 (2007/10/03)
Cyclopropylcarbinylzirconium complexes were generated from homoallylic ethers and zirconocene (Cp2ZrCl2/2n-BuLi). They underwent further in situ transformations that is, bromination-substitution, transmetallation-functionalization and insertion reactions to afford various cyclopropylcarbinyl derivatives. In contrast, ring-opening products could be selectively obtained by treating the zirconium complex with MeLi, prior to functionalization.
Structure-Activity Studies on Benzhydrol-Containing Nipecotic Acid and Guvacine Derivatives as Potent, Orally-Active Inhibitors of GABA Uptake
Pavia, Michael R.,Lobbestael, Sandra J.,Nugiel, David,Mayhugh, Daniel R.,Gregor, Vlad E.,et al.
, p. 4238 - 4248 (2007/10/02)
The introduction of lipophilic groups onto the ring nitrogen of nipecotic acid and guvacine, two known GABA uptake inhibitors, afforded potent, orally-active anticonvulsant drugs.A series of compounds is reported which explores the structure-activity relationships (SAR) in this series.Among the areas explored: side-chain SAR (aromatic-, heterocyclic-, and tricyclic-containing side chains) and modifications to the tetrahydropyridine ring.The benzhydrol ether-containing side chains afforded the most potent compounds with several exhibiting in vitro IC50 values for GABA uptake of 1 μM (including 5, Table I; 37, 43, Table IV; and 44, Table V).Compound 44 was selected for extensive evaluation and subsequently progressed to Phase 1 clinical trials with severe adverse effects seen after single dose administration to humans.