New Synthetic Route to a Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor

作者:Lafrance Danny*; Caron Stephane
来源:Organic Process Research & Development, 2012, 16(3): 409-414.
DOI:10.1021/op200309z

摘要

A new synthetic route to a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) inhibitor was developed and demonstrated on a multigram scale. This approach takes advantage of the cheap and readily available Boc-trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline methyl ester as starting material which was derivatized through an S(N)2 reaction. Several leaving groups were studied, and the nosylate group showed superiority over other derivatives. Formation of an amide using the most costly starting material, 3,3-difluoropyrrolidine, was performed late in the synthesis to minimize its economical impact on the overall cost of the API.

  • 出版日期2012-3