AU2002210796A1

AU2002210796A1 - Aryl or heteroaryl fused imidazole compounds as anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents

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Publication number: AU2002210796A1
Application number: AU2002210796A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Yoshinobu Hashizume; Tomoki Kato; Akiyoshi Kawai; Miyako Matsumizu; Yoriko Miyake; Kazunari Nakao; Seiji Nukui; Yoshiyuki Okumura; Katsuhiro Shinjyo; Kana Taniguchi; Naomi Uneo
Original assignee: Pfizer Corp SRL
Current assignee: Pfizer Corp SRL
Priority date: 2000-10-19
Filing date: 2001-10-15
Publication date: 2002-07-04
Anticipated expiration: 2021-10-15

Description

ARYL OR HETEROARYL FUSED IMIDAZOLE COMPOUNDS AS ANTI-i FLAMMATORY AND A ALGESIC AGENTS

Technical Field

This invention relates to aryl or heteroaryl fused imidazole compounds, or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their medical uses. The compounds of this invention have activity as prostaglandin ∑2 receptor antagonists, and these are useful in the treatment or alleviation of pain and inflammation and other inflammation-associated disorders, such as arthritis, treating or preventing disorders or medical conditions selected from pain, inflammatory diseases and the like.

Background Art Prostaglandins are mediators of pain, fever and other symptoms associated with inflammation. Especially prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is the predominant eicosanoid detected in inflammation conditions. In addition, it is also involved in various physiological and/or pathological conditions and such as hyperalgesia, uterine contraction, digestive peristalsis, awakeness, suppression of gastric acidsecretion, blood pressure, platelet function, bone metabolism, angiogenesis or the like.

Four PGE2 receptor subtypes (EP}₃ EP2, EP3 and EP4) displaying different pharmacological properties have been cloned. EP4 subtype, a Gs-coupled receptor stimulates cAMP production, and is distributed in a wide variety of tissue suggesting major role in Tt^>GE2-mediaied biological events.

WO99/47497 discloses carboxylic acids and acylsulfonamides compounds as prostaglandin-receptor antagonists.

Brief Disclosure of the Invention

The present invention provides a compound of the following formula:

(I) or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein γl, Y- , Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH or C(L) ; R! is H, C g alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C3.7 cycloalkyl, Cμg alkoxy, halo- substituted Cι _g alkoxy, Cμg alkyl-S(0)m-, Ql-, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, amino, mono- or di-(C]_g alkyl)amino, C1-.4a.kyl-

C(=O)-N(R³)- or Cι_4alkyl-S(O)m-N(R³)-, wherein said Ci _₈ alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl and C2-8 alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, C|_3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C1.4 alkoxy-, C_]_4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3_7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1 ,2-dihydronaphtyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q¹-, Q^]-C(=O)-, Q^]-0-, Ql-S(O)m-, C^-C^alkyl-O-, Q¹-Cι_ alkyl- S(O)m-, Q¹-C₁.₄alkyl-N(R³)- or C₁.₄alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)-

QI is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, C\_

4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cj_4 alkyl, hydroxy, C\__ alkoxy, halo-substituted C1..4 alkoxy, C1..4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _4alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1..4 alkyl, C]_4 alkoxy-C^alkyh Cj_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι _4alkylC(=0)-₅ HO(O-=)C-, Cι _₄alkyl-0(O=)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3..7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- or NH₂(H =)C-;

A is a 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents selected from halo, C\_ 4 alkyl, halo-substituted C_|_4 alkyl, hydroxy, C1..4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C]_4 alkoxy, Cι _4alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-Cι _4 alkyl, C\__ alkoxy-C ^alkyl, C\__ alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, acetyl,

R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-₃ HO(0=)C~, C_] -4alkyl-0(0=)C-, C1.-4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3..7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- and NH₂(HN=)C-;

B is halo-substituted C _ alkylene, C3.7 cycloalkylene, C2-6 alkenylene, C2-6 alkynylene, -O-C]_5 alkylene, C]_2 alkylene-O-Cι_2 alkylene or Ci .g alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or C\_ alkyl; W is NH, N-Ci _4 alkyl, O, S, N-OR⁵ or a covalent bond ; R² is H, C]_4 alkyl, OH or C __χ alkoxy;

Z is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C}_4 alkyl, halo-substituted

Cι_4 alkyl, C\__\ alkenyl, C1 -.4 alkynyl, hydroxy, C\__ alkoxy, halo-substituted C1-4 alkoxy, C1..4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1..4 alkyl, C _4 alkoxy-C^alkyl, C_]_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι _4alkylC(=O)-,

R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, HO(O=)C-, C₁.₄alkyl-O(O=)C-₃ C\__χ alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, NH₂(HN=)C-, Q2-S(O)m-, Q -O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²- _; L is halo, C\__\ alkyl, halo-substituted C\__ alkyl, hydroxy, C\__ alkoxy, halo- substituted C]_4 alkoxy, C1..4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C|_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C|_4 alkyl, Cι _4 alkoxy-C^^alkyl, C]_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι _₄alkylC(=O)-, HO(O==)C-, C₁.₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3..7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, NH₂(HN=)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-,

Q -C(=0)-, Q²-O-, Q²-C|_4alkyl-0-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non- adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0, 1 or 2; R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C\__ alkyl ;

R⁵ is H, C] -4 alkyl, Cι_ alkyl-(O=)C- or C]_₄ alkyl-0-(0=)C- ; and

Q~ is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring, or a 5-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C1.-4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cι_4 alkyl, C|_4 alkenyl, Cι _4 alkynyl, hydroxy, C1 -.4 alkoxy, halo-substituted CI 1..4 alkoxy, C\__ alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C]_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1 -4 alkyl, C]_4 alkoxy-C|_4alkyl,

Cj.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C₁.₄alkyl-(O=)C-, R³(R⁴)C(=O)N-, HO(O=)C-, C1-.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, C\__ alkylsulfonylamino, C3.-7 cycloalkyl, C\__\ alkyl-

C(=O)NH- or NH₂(HN=)C-.

The aryl or heteroaryl fused imidazole compounds of this invention have an antagonistic action towards prostaglandin and are thus useful in therapeutics, particularly for the treatment of a disorder or condition selected from the group consisting of pain, fever or inflammation associated with rheumatic fever, influenza or other viral infections, common cold, low back and neck pain, skeletal pain, post- partum pain, dysmenorrhea, headache, migraine, toothache, sprains and strains, myositis, neuralgia, fibromyalgia, synovitis, arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis), gout and ankylosing sspondylitis, bursitits, bums including radiation and corrosive chemical injuries, sunburns, pain following surgical and dental procedures or bone fracture, immune and autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus; AIDS(acquired immuno deficiency syndrome), gastrointestinal cancers such as colon cancer ; cellular neoplastic transformations or metastic tumor growth; Diabetic retinopathy, tumor angiogenesis; prostanoid-induced smooth muscle contraction associated with dysmenorrhea, premature labor, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma or eosinophil related disorders, Hyperimmunoglobulinaemia, Castleman's disease, myeloma; Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, endocrine disturbance; glaucoma; bone loss; osteoporosis; promotion of bone formation; Paget's disease: cytoprotection in peptic ulcers, gastritis, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis or other gastrointestinal lesions; Gl bleeding and patients undergoing chemotherapy; coagulation disorders selected from hypoprothrombinemia, haemophilia and other bleeding problems; kidney disease; thrombosis; occlusive vascular disease; presurgery; and anti-coagulation, or the like in mammalian, especially humans. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a disorder or condition mediated by prostaglandin, in a mammalian including a human, which comprises administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

Further, the present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a disorder or condition selected from the group consisting of pain, fever or inflammation associated with rheumatic fever, influenza or other viral infections, common cold, low back and neck pain, skeletal pain, post-partum pain, dysmenorrhea, headache, migraine, toothache, sprains and strains, myositis, neuralgia, fibromyalgia, synovitis, arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis), gout and ankylosing sspondylitis, bursitits, bums including radiation and corrosive chemical injuries, sunburns, pain following surgical and dental procedures, bone fracture, immune and autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus; AlDS(acquired immuno deficiency syndrome), gastrointestinal cancers such as colon cancer ; cellular neoplastic transformations or metastic tumor growth; Diabetic retinopathy, tumor angiogenesis; prostanoid-induced smooth muscle contraction associated with dysmenorrhea, premature labor, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma or eosinophil related disorders, Hyperimmunoglobulinaemia, Castleman's disease, myeloma; Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, endocrine disturbance; glaucoma; bone loss; osteoporosis; promotion of bone formation; Paget's disease: cytoprotection in peptic ulcers, gastritis, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis or other gastrointestinal lesions; Gl bleeding and patients undergoing chemotherapy; coagulation disorders selected from hypoprothrombinemia, haemophilia and other bleeding problems; kidney disease; thrombosis; occlusive vascular disease; presurgery; and anti-coagulation, or the like, which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of the aryl or heteroaryl fused imidazole compound of formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also, the present invention provides a method for the treatment of a disorder or condition mediated by prostaglandin, in a mammalian including a human, which comprises administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I). Further, the present invention provides a method for the treatment of pain, fever or inflammation associated with rheumatic fever, influenza or other viral infections, common cold, low back and neck pain, skeletal pain, post-partum pain, dysmenorrhea, headache, migraine, toothache, sprains and strains, myositis, neuralgia, fibromyalgia, synovitis, arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis), gout and ankylosing sspondylitis, bursitits, bums including radiation and corrosive chemical injuries, sunburns, pain following surgical and dental procedures, bone fracture, immune and autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus; AIDS, gastrointestinal cancers such as colon cancer ;cellular neoplastic transformations or metastic tumor growth; Diabetic retinopathy, tumor angiogenesis; prostanoid-induced smooth muscle contraction associated with dysmenorrhea, premature labor, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma or eosinophil related disorders, Hyperimmunoglobulinaemia, Castleman's disease, myeloma; Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, endocrine disturbance; glaucoma; bone loss; osteoporosis; promotion of bone formation; Paget's disease: cytoprotection in peptic ulcers, gastritis, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis or other gastrointestinal lesions; Gl bleeding and patients undergoing chemotherapy; coagulation disorders selected from hypoprothrombinemia, haemophilia and other bleeding problems; kidney disease; thrombosis; occlusive vascular disease; presurgery; and anti-coagulation or the like, in a mammalian subject, which comprises administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

Also, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and, optionally, one or more other pharmacologically active ingredients. Also, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and, optionally, one or more other pharmacologically active ingredients selected from a COX-2 selective, COX-1 selective or non-selective NSAlDs( nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ), opioids, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, local anesthetics, disease-modifying anti- rheumatoid drugs, or steroids.

Also, the present invention provides a compound of the following fonnula:

(") or salts thereof wherein Y*, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH or C(L) ;

R! is H, C].g alkyl, C2_g alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C3.7 cycloalkyl, Cι_g alkoxy, halo- substituted Cj.g alkoxy, Cj.g alkyl-S(0)m-, Q^-, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _g alkyl)amino, Cι. alkyl-C(=O)-N(R³)- or Cι_ alkyl-S(O)m-N(R³)-, wherein said Ci .g alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl and C2-8 alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, Cι _3 alkyl, C __\ alkoxy-, C1.4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3_7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1 ,2-dihydronaphtyl, Q¹-, Q¹-C(=O)-, Q^O-, Q^]-S(O)m-, C^-Ci . ₄alkyl-O-, Qi-Cj^alkyl-S^m-, Q¹-C₁. alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)- or Q^Ϊ-C^alkyl-

N(R³)- ;

Q! is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, C\_

4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1 - alkyl, hydroxy, C1..4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1..4 alkoxy, C1.4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C]_4alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1..4 alkyl, C] _4 alkoxy~Cι _4alkyl, C1 -4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl,

HO(O=)C-, C ₄alkyl-O(O-=)C-, R N(R )C(=O)-, Cι _₄ alkylsulfonylamino, C3-.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- or NH₂(HN=)C-;

A is a benzene ring optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents or pyridine ring optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents, wherein said substituents selected from halo, C_]_4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__ alkyl, hydroxy, C1 -.4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C_|_4 alkoxy, C_] ^alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di- Cι _4 alkyljamino, cyano, HO- C_] _4 alkyl, C] _4 alkoxy-C ^alkyl, C]_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, acetyl,

R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, HO(0=)C-, Ci _₄alkyl-0(0=)C-, C] .₄ alkylsulfonylamino, C _7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- and NH₂(HN=)C-;

B is C2-6 alkylene, C3.7 cycloalkylene, C2-.6 alkenylene, or C2-6 alkynylene optionally substituted with C1 --3 alkyl;

W is NH or O;

P is H, a protecting group, or Q -OC(=0)-; Q³ is a 6-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally substituted with halo, C1..4 alkyl, C-|_4 alkoxy, C\__\ alkylthio, nitro, cyano, C1-.4 alkylsulfonyl,

Cι _4alkylC(=O)-, HO(0=)C-₃ or Cι_4alkyl-O(O=)C-;

L is halo, C _4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__\ alkyl, hydroxy, C1-.4 alkoxy, halo- substituted C1 -4 alkoxy, G\__ alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C]_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1-.4 alkyl, C]_4 alkoxy-C]-.4alkyl, C __ alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι.₄alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, Cι.₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3..7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, NH₂(HN=)C-, R N(R⁴)C(=O)- or R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0, 1 or 2; and

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C\__\. alkyl.

Also, the present invention provides a compound of the following formula:

(III) or salts thereof wherein Y^, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH or C(L) ; R ! is H, C] _g alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C9-8 alkynyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, Ci -g alkoxy, halo- substituted Cμg alkoxy, Cι _g alkyl-S(0)m-, Q'-, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _8 alkyl)amino, C₁_4alkyl-C(=0)-N(R³)- or Cμ4alkyl-S(0)m-N(R³)-, wherein said Cι _g alkyl, C2_8 alkenyl and C2-8 alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, C]_3 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-, C\__ alkyl-S(O)m-, C3.7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1,2-dihydronaphtyl, Q¹-, Q^Ϊ-C(-=O)-, Q^l-0-, Q^] -S(O)m-, Q^C^*^

₄alkyl-O-, N(R³)- ;

4 alkyl, halo-substituted C]_4 alkyl, hydroxy, C]_4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C]_4 alkoxy, C1..4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _4alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C|_4 alkyl, C\__ alkoxy-Cι_4alkyl, C|_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι_4alkylC(=O)-,

HO(O=)C-, Cj^alkyl-O^^C-, R³N(R⁴)C(-=O)-, C1.-4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- or NH₂(HN=)C-;

A is a benzene ring optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents or pyridine ring optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents, wherein said substituents selected from halo, C_]_4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1.4 alkyl, hydroxy, Cι _4 alkoxy, halo-substituted

C1..4 alkoxy, Ci -4alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C|_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-

C]_4 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-Cι _4alkyl, C1 -.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, acetyl,

R³N(R⁴)C(=0)-, HO(O=)C~, Cι_₄alkyl-O(0=)C-, Cχ__\ alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- and NH₂(HN=)C-; B is C2-6 alkylene, C3.7 cycloalkylene, C2- alkenylene, or C2-6 alkynylene optionally substituted with Ci -.3 alkyl; W is NH or O; P is H, a protecting group, or Z-S(0)₂-N(R )-C(=0)-;

Z is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C\__ alkyl, halo-substituted C_]_4 alkyl, C]_4 alkenyl, C|_4 alkynyl, hydroxy, C|_4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1. alkoxy, C]_4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C]_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C_]_4 alkyl, Cι _4 alkoxy-C]_4alkyl, C1.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι _4alkylC(=O)-, R³C(=0)N(R⁴)-, HO(O=)C-, C₁.₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, C- ._ alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, NH₂(HN=)C-, Q -S(0)m-, Q²-O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²- ; L is halo, C1..4 alkyl, halo-substituted C]_4 alkyl, hydroxy, C1.4 alkoxy, halo- substituted Cι_4 alkoxy, C1 -.4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1--4 alkyl, C1-.4 alkoxy-Cι _4alkyl, C]_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C₁.₄alkylC(=O)-, HO(0=)C-₃ Cι_4alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1-.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=0)N(R⁴)-, NH₂(HN=)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=0)- or R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0, 1 or 2; and

R², R³, and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C1.4 alkyl. Detailed Description of the Invention

The term "alkyl", as used herein, means a straight or branched saturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical including, but not limited to, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, neopentyl and the like.

The term "alkenyl", as used herein, means a hydrocarbon radical having at least one double bond including, but not limited to, ethenyl, propenyl, 1-butenyl, 2- butenyl and the like.

The term " alkynyl", as used herein, means a hydrocarbon radical having at least one triple bond including, but not limited to, ethynyl, propynyl, 1-butynyl, 2- butynyl and the like. The term "halo", as used herein, refers to F, CI, Br or 1, preferably F or CI. The term "cycloalkyl", as used herein, means a saturated carbocyclic radical including, but not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, cyclononyl, cyclodecyl and the like. The term " alkoxy" , as used herein, means an O-alkyl group wherein " alkyl" is defined above.

The term "monocyclic aromatic ring", as used herein, means a monocyclic aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring (and containing 0-4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S) including, but not limited to, phenyl, pyrazolyl, furyl, thienyl, oxazolyl, tetrazolyl, thiazolyl, imidazolyl, thiadiazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pyirolyl, thiophenyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, isooxazolyl, isothiazolyl, triazolyl, furazanyl and the like.

The term "bicyclic aromatic ring", as used herein, means a monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring (and containing 0-4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S) including, but not limited to, naphthyl, benzo furanyl, isobenzofuranyl, benzothiophenyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, indazolyl, benzimidazolyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, cinnolinyl, phthalazinyl, quinazolinyl quinoxalinyl and the like.

The term "alkylene", as used herein, means saturated hydrocarbon (straight chain or branched) wherein a hydrogen atom is removed from each of the terminal carbons such as methylene, ethylene, propylene, butylene, pentylene, hexylene and the like.

The term "cycloalkylene", as used herein, means divalent cycloalkyl groups including, but not limited to, cyclopropylene, cyclobutylene, cyclopentylene, cyclohexylene and cycloheptylene and the like.

The term "alkenylene", as used herein, means a straight or branched hydrocarbon chain spacer radical having at least one double bond including, but not limited to, -CH=CH^~, -CH=CHCH-, -CH-^*=CHCH(CH₃)-, and the like.

The term "alkynylene", as used herein, means a straight or branched hydrocarbon chain spacer radical having at least one triple bond including, but not limited to,-C≡C-, -C-C≡CCH₂-, -G≡CCH(CH )-, and the like. The term "tricyclic ring" , as used herein, means a saturated carbocyclic radical including, but not limited to, adamantyl, tricyclo^^. l .O^decane, and the like.

The term " two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms" , as used herein, means, but not limited to, -0-CH -O-, -CH₂-0-CH2-, -0-CH₂CH₂-, -CH₂CH2-0-, -0-CH₂CH₂-0-, -CH₂CH₂CH₂-0-, -0-CH₂CH₂CH2-, -CH2-0-CH₂CH₂-₃ -CH₂CH₂-0-CH2-₃ and the like.

The term "aryl", as used herein, means aromatic radicals including, but not limited to, phenyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, indanyl, biphenyl and the like.

The term "protecting group", as used herein, means a hydroxy or amino protecting group which is selected from typical hydroxy or amino protecting groups described in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis edited by T. W. Greene et al. (John Wiley & Sons, 1991); The term "treating", as used herein, refers to reversing, alleviating, inhibiting the progress of, or preventing the disorder or condition to which such term applies, or one or more symptoms of such disorder or condition. The term "treatment" as used herein refers to the act of treating, as "treating" is defined immediately above. In the compounds of formula (I), γl, Y², Y³, and Y⁴ are preferably independently selected from N, CH and C(L);

L is halo, Cι _4 alkyl, halo-substituted C _4 alkyl, hydroxy, Ci - alkoxy, mono- or di-

(C]_4 alkyl)amino, halo-substituted C_j.4 alkoxy, cyano, HO-C1..4 alkyl, C\__\ alkoxy-

C1-4 alkyl, C1.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C _4 alkylC(=O)-, HO(0=)C-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.-4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3-7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, R N(R⁴)C(=0)-, R N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-, Q -C(=O)-, Q²-0-, Q²-Cι _₄alkyl-O-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0 or 2; R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C\__\ alkyl; and Q² is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring, or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C|_4 alkyl, halo-substituted C]_4 alkyl, Cj _4 alkenyl, C_j.4 alkynyl, hydroxy, Cj_4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1 -4 alkoxy, C|_4 alkylthio, mono- or di-(Cj„4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-Cι _4 alkyl, Cj_4 alkoxy-Cι _4 alkyl, Cj-4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cj_4 alkyl-(O=)C-₃ R³(R⁴)C(=0)N-, HO(0=)C-, C_j_4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl or Cj.₄ alkyl-C(=O)NH-, more preferably γl, Y², Y³, and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L); L is halo, C1..4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cj.4 alkyl , hydroxy, Cj.4 alkoxy, mono- or di-

(Cι_4 alkyl)amino, halo-substituted C|_4 alkoxy, cyano, HO-C1.4 alkyl, C]_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C].₄ alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, C-j.₄ alkyl-0(O=)C-, Ci .

4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, R N(R⁴)C(=O)-,

R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-, Q²-C(=0)-, Q²-O-, Q²-Cι _4alkyl-O-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0 or 2;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C| .4 alkyl; and Q² is a 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring, or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, more preferably Y*, Y²,

Y³, and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L); m is 0 or 2; R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C1-.4 alkyl; and

Q² is 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing 1 sulfur atom wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, more preferably γl, Y², Y³, and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L); L is halo, C1.4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cj.4 alkyl , hydroxy, Cj_4 alkoxy, halo- substituted C]_4 alkoxy, cyano, HO-C1-.4 alkyl, acetyl, R³N(R⁴)C(=0)-, R³N(R⁴)S(0)m-, Q²-, Q²-C(=0)-, Q²-0-, Q²~Cι.₄alkyl-0-, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group; R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C] _4 alkyl; and

Q² is 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system, more preferably γl, Y², Y³, and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C-L;

L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=O)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group, more preferably Y ₅ Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are selected from the group consisting of a) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is CH and Y⁴ is N; b) Y is CH, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; c) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; d) Yl and Y³ are C(L), Y² is N and Y⁴ is CH; e) Y is C(L) and Y², Y³and Y⁴ are CH; f) Yl, Y³and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² is C(L); g) Yl, Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is C(L); h) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), and Y³ and Y⁴ are CH; i) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are CH; j) Y¹ and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² and Y³ are C(E); k) Y and Y² are CH, Y³ is C(L) and Y⁴ is N;

1) Y¹ and Y³ are CH, Y² is C(L) and Y⁴ is N; m) Y¹, Y², Y³and Y⁴ are CH; n) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), Y³ is CH and Y⁴ is N;

0) Y¹, Y² and Y⁴ are CH, and Y³ is C(L); p) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), Y³ is N and Y⁴ is CH; q) γl and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are N; r) Y¹ is C(L), Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is N; s) Y² is C(L), Y¹ and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is N; and t) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are C(L), and Y⁴ is CH

L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, ~C(-0)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group, most preferably γl , Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are selected from the group consisting of a) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is CH and Y⁴ is N; b) Y¹ is CH, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; c) Y¹ , Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; d) Y and Y³ are C(L), Y² is N and Y⁴ is CH; e) Y¹ is C(L) and Y², Y³and Y⁴ are CH; f) Y¹, Y³and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² is C(L); g) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is C(L); h) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), and Y³ and Y⁴ are CH; i) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are CH; j) Y¹ and Y⁴ are CH₃ and Y² and Y³ are C(L); and k) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are C(L)₃ and Y⁴ is CH

L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=0)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group. In the compounds of formula (I),

R! is preferably H, Cι _ alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-.8 alkynyl, C3-.7 cycloalkyl, C g alkoxy, halo-substituted Cι _g alkoxy, Cj_g alkyl-S(0)m-, Q1 -, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, amino, mono- or di-(C|_g alkyl)amino, C1.4a.kyl-

C(=0)-N(R³)- or C₁_4alkyl-S(0)m-N(R³)-, wherein said Cj.g alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl and C2-8 alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, Cj_3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C\__ alkoxy-, C1 -.4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3-7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1 ,2-dihydronaphtyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q¹-, QL O)-, Q^l-0-, Q_^] -S(0)m-_ Q¹-^ alkyl-O-, Q Cι .₄ alkyl- S(O)m-, Q¹ -Ci . alkyl-C(0)-N(R³)-, Q^C j ^alkyl-NCR³)- or C₁.₄alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)-

Q! is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from 0, N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, Cj .

4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cι_4 alkyl , hydroxy, C1--4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1..4 alkoxy, C1-.4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C _4 alkyl, C _4 alkoxy-Cι_4alkyl, C1.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C1-.4 alkylC(=O)~, HO(O=)C-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- or NH₂(HN=)C-; m is 0 or 2; and

R³ is H or Cj_4 alkyl, more preferably R--^* is H, Cι_8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C3.7 cycloalkyl, Q^-, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, amino, mono- or di-(Cι_g alkyl)amino, wherein said C\_ξ alkyl is optionally substituted with halo, C^" alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C .4 alkoxy-, Cj_4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3. 7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl,

Q¹-, Q C/O)-, Q -O-, Q -S- or Ql-Cι.4 alkyl-O-, or Cι_₄alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)-;

Q^ is a 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, Cj _4 alkyl,

Cμ4 alkylsulfonyl and Cι_4 alkylC(-=O)-; and m is 0 or 2, more preferably R^ is H, Cι_g alkyl, C2_8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C3.7 cycloalkyl, Q1 -, or mono- or di-(Cι _g alkyl)amino wherein said Cι_g alkyl is optionally substituted with halo, C1 -.3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, Cj _4 alkoxy-, C1.4 alkyl- S(0)m-, C3.7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q¹-, Ql-C(=O)-, Q^]-O-, Ql -S-, Q^]-Cι.₄ alkyl-O-, or Cι-₄alkyl-C(O)- N(H)-; Q! is a 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N and S; and m is 0 or 2, more preferably R^ is C_]_5 alkyl, C3.7 cycloalkyl, or Q F, mono- or di-

(Cj_g alkyl)amino wherein said C 1 -5 alkyl is optionally substituted with C1 -.3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q^ -, or C_] _ ₄alkyl-C(0)-N(H)-; and

Q' is 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system optionally containing up to 2 heteroatoms selected from N and S, more preferably R^ is C1-.5 alkyl, mono- or di-

(Cl-g alkyl)amino, pyrrolidinyl, or pyridyl optionally substituted with C1-.3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring, wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N and S, or Cι_4alkyl-C(O)-N(H)-, most preferably TX is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, neopentyl, thiazolylethyl methylamino, dimethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, pyridyl, or 1-acetylamino-l-methylethyl. In the compounds of formula (I),

R² is preferably H or C\__ alkyl, most preferably H.

In the compounds of formula (I), A is preferably a 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 2 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, wherein said 5-6 membered m onocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with up to 2 substituents select ed from halo, C1-.4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__\ alkyl, hydroxy, Cι_4 alkoxy and halo-substituted C -.4 alkoxy, more preferably 5-6 membered monocyclic aromat ic ring optionally substituted with halo, C1-.4 alkyl or C1 -4 alkoxy, more prefer ably 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system optionally substituted with halo or C\__ alkyl, more preferably 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring sy stem, most preferably phenyl or pyridyl.

In the compounds of formula (I),

B is preferably C3-.7 cycloalkylene or Ci-f, alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or C1-.3 alkyl, more preferably C .3 alkylene optionally substituted with C1 -.3 alkyl, more preferably Cj_2 alkylene optionally substituted with methyl, most preferably ethylene or propylene.

In the compounds of fonnula (I),

W is preferably NH, N-Cj_4 alkyl, O or N-OH, more preferably NH, N-Cι _2 alkyl or O, most preferably NH, N-CH3 or O.

In the compounds of formula (I),

Z is preferably a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from, N, O, and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C _4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cj_4 alkyl, C_j.4 alkenyl, hydroxy, C1-.4 alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, HO-C]_4 alkyl, C]_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C1- alkylC(=O)-,

R³C(-=O)N(R⁴)-, HO(O=)C-, Cμ4 alkyl-O(0=)C-, C1-.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C1-.4 alkyl-C(=0)NH-, Q²-S(0)m-, Q²-O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²-; m is 0 or 2; R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and Cj.4 alkyl; and

Q² is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring, or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, Cι _4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1..4 alkyl, C|_4 alkenyl, C]_4 alkynyl, hydroxy, C1 -.4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1..4 alkoxy, Cj_4 alkylthio, mono- or di~(Cι _4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C|_4 alkyl, C|_4 alkoxy-Cj-,4 alkyl, C]_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, ^.4 alkyl-(O=)C-, R³(R⁴)C(-=O)N-, HO(O=)C-, Cj_₄ alkyl-O(O=)C-₃ C_] . alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl or C_j _4 alkyl-C(=O)NH-, more preferably Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C_j_4 alkyl, halo-substituted C]_4 alkyl, C|_4 alkenyl, C1-.4 alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano,

R³C(=0)N(R⁴)-, C1-.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Q²-S(0)m-, Q²-O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²-; m is 0 or 2; R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C1 -.4 alkyl; and

Q² is a 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring, or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, more preferably Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, Cι _4 alkyl, halo-substituted

C₁.-4 alkyl, C1..4 alkenyl, C_j_4 alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, R³C(-=0)N(R⁴)-, C\__ alkyl-0(O=)C-, Q²-S(O)m-, Q²-0-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²-; m is 0 or 2;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C1.-4 alkyl; and

Q² is 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing 1 sulfur atom wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, more preferably Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C\__ alkyl, nitro, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- or Q²-;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and Ci .4 alkyl; and

Q² is 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system, more preferably Z is 5-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-10 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with chloro, bromo, methyl, nitro, CH3C(=O)NH-, tBuC(=O)NH- or phenyl, most preferably Z is phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thienyl, naphthyl or benzothienyl, said phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl and thienyl being optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from chloro, bromo, methyl, acetylamino, pivaloylamino, nitro and phenyl.

A preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds of formula (I) wherein Y¹, Y², Y³, and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L); R¹ is H, Cι _8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2- alkynyl, C3.7 cycloalkyl, Ci .g alkoxy, halo- substituted C|_g alkoxy, C_j.g alkyl-S(0)m-, Q¹-, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, amino, mono- or dϊ-(Cι -g alkyl)amino, C_j _4alkyl-

C(=O)-N(R³)- or C₁_ alkyl-S(O)m-N(R³)-, wherein said Cj.g alkyl, C -8 alkenyl and C2-8 alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, Cj_3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C\__\_. alkoxy-, Cι _4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3.7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1 ,2-dihydronaphtyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q¹-, Q^l-C(=0)-, Q^Ϊ-O-, Q^S^m-, Q¹-^ alkyl-O-, Q^Cj^ alkyl-

S(O)m-₃ Q¹-C₁-₄alkyl-C(=O)-N(R³)-, or C₁-₄alkyl-C(-=O)-N(R³)-; Q! is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, C_j_

4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cj.4 alkyl , hydroxy, C|_4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C| _4 alkoxy, C1-.4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1.4 alkyl, C1--4 alkoxy-Cj^alkyl, C _4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C\__\ alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=0)-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(-O)N(R⁴)- or NH (HN=)C-;

A is a 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 2 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, wherein said 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with up to 2 substituents selected from halo, Ci _ 4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__ alkyl, hydroxy, C1 -4 alkoxy and halo-substituted C1 -4 alkoxy;

B is C3_7 cycloalkylene or C|_g alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or

Cι_3 alkyl;

W is NH, N-C1-.4 alkyl, O or N-OH; R² is H or C_]_4 alkyl;

Z is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or biGyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C_j-4 alkyl, halo-substituted C|_4 alkyl, C]_4 alkenyl, hydroxy, Cj_4 alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, HO-C1 -.4 alkyl,

C1.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι_4 alkylC(=0)-, R³C(=0)N(R⁴)-, HO(0-=)C-,

Cj_4 alkyl-0(0=)C-, C]-₄ alkylsulfonylamino, C1.4 alkyl-C(=O)NH-, Q²-S(0)m-,

Q²-O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²-; L is halo, C\__ alkyl, halo-substituted C1..4 alkyl , hydroxy, C|_4 alkoxy, mono- or di-

(C1 -.4 alkyl)amino, halo-substituted C1--4 alkoxy, cyano, HO-Cj-4 alkyl, Cj_4 alkoxy-

C]_4 alkyl, Cj_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C|_4 alkylC(=0)-, HO(O=)C-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cχ_4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(-=O)N(R⁴)-,

R³N(R⁴)C(=0)-, R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-, Q²-C(=O)-, Q -O-, Q²-C₁.₄alkyl-O-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0 or 2;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C\__ alkyl; and Q² is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring, or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, Cj.4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1.4 alkyl, Cj .4 alkenyl, C1-4 alkynyl, hydroxy, C]_4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C_]_4 alkoxy, C]_4 alkylthio, mono- or di-(Cι_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1.-4 alkyl, C|_4 alkoxy~C|_4 alkyl, C1.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C1..4 alkyl-(O=)C-, R (R⁴)C(0)N-₃ HO(O=)C-₃ C1.-4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cj .4 alkylsulfonylamino, C _₇ cycloalkyl or Cj. alkyl-C(=O)NH-.

A further preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds of formula (I) wherein Y¹ , Y², Y³, and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L);

R! is H, Cj.g alkyl, C2- alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, Q^-, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, amino, mono- or di-(Cι_g alkyl)amino, wherein said C]_8 alkyl is optionally substituted with halo, C^"³ alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C_] _4 alkoxy-, C] _4 alkyl-S(0)m-, C3_7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q^-, Q^-C(O)-, Q^-O-, C -S-, Ql-Cj _4 alkyl-O-, or Cι _4alkyl-C(0)-N(R³)-;

Q! is a 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, C1-.4 alkyl,

C1-4 alkylsulfonyl and C1-.4 alkylC(-O)-;

A is 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally substituted with halo, C]_4 alkyl or C1..4 alkoxy;

B is C3..7 cycloalkylene or C_j.g alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or Cι_3 alkyl;

W is NH, N-C1.4 alkyl, O or N-OH;

R² is H or Cι _4 alkyl;

Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C1..4 alkyl, halo-substituted

Cj_4 alkyl, C\__\ alkenyl, C- __ alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, Cγ__\ alkyl-0(O=)C-₃ Q²-S(O)m-, Q²-O-, Q -N(R³)- or Q²-;

L is halo, C1.4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\_4 alkyl , hydroxy, C1.4 alkoxy, halo- substituted Ci-4 alkoxy, mono- or di-(Cι -.4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1.4 alkyl, C]_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C] .4 alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, Ci .4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cj .

4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-,

R N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-, Q²-C(=O)-, Q²-O-, Q²-C!.4alkyl-O-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0 or 2;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C\__\ alkyl; and

Q² is a 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring, or a 8-12 membered tricyc lie ring containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo.

A further preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds of formula (1) wherein γl , Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L);

R! is H, Cj _ alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2- alkynyl or C3.-7 cycloalkyl, wherein said Ci .g alkyl is optionally substituted with halo, Cj_3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C\__ alkoxy-, C1 --4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3_7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q¹-, QF-C(=O , Q^!-0-, Q^S-, Q^CJ ^ alkyl-O-₃ or C₁.₄alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)-;

Ql is a 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N and S;

A is 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system optionally substituted with halo or C\__ alkyl; B is or 03.7 cycloalkylene or C \_ alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or Cι _3 alkyl; W is NH, N-C] .4 alkyl, O or N-OH;

R² is H or Cι_ 4 alkyl;

Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C __\ alkyl, halo-substituted

C1..4 alkyl, C\__\ alkenyl, C1 -.4 alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, R C(=0)N(R⁴)-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Q²-S(O)m-, Q²-O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²-;

L is halo, Cj_4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cι_4 alkyl , hydroxy, C1 -4 alkoxy, halo- substituted C\__ alkoxy, cyano, HO-C1..4 alkyl, Cj.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl,

C1..4 alkylC(=O), HO(O=)C-, C_ ._χ alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cj^ alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=0)NR⁴-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-₃ R³N(R⁴)S(0)m-, Q²-, Q²-C(=O)-, Q²- 0-, Q²-C] _4alkyl-0-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0 or 2;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and Cj_4 alkyl; and Q² is 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing 1 sulfur atom wherein said 5 or 6 membered mono cyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo.

A further preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds of formula (I) wherein Y¹ , Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L);

R! is C1 -.5 alkyl or C3.7 cycloalkyl, wherein said C1 --5 alkyl is optionally substituted with Cι _3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl,

Q¹-, or Ci _₄alkyl-C(O)-N(H)-;

Q! is 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system optionally containing up to 2 heteroatoms selected from N and S,

A is 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system; B is Cι _3 alkylene optionally substituted with C|_3 alkyl;

W is NH, N-C₁.₂ alkyl or O;

R² is H; Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C]_4 alkyl, nitro, R³C(=0)N(R⁴)- or Q²-; L is halo, Cj_4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__ alkyl , hydroxy, Cj_4 alkoxy, halo- substituted C1-.4 alkoxy, cyano, HO-C1 -.4 alkyl, acetyl, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-₃ R N(R⁴)S(O)m-₃ Q²-₃ Q²-C(=0)-, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and Cj_4 alkyl; and

Q² is 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system.

A further preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds of formula (I) wherein γl , Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C-L;

R ! is Cj_5 alkyl optionally substituted with Cj _3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring, wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N and S, or Cj^alkyl-

C(0)-N(R³)-;

A is phenyl;

B is Cj_2 alkylene optionally substituted with methyl;

W is NH, N-CH3 or O; R² is H;

Z is 5-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-10 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with chloro, bromo, methyl, nitro, CH3C(=0)NH-, tBuC(=O)NH- or phenyl; and L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=0)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group.

A further preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds of formula (I) wherein Y¹ , Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C-L;

R! is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, neopentyl, thiazolylethyl methylamino, dimethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, pyridyl, or 1-acetylamino-l-methylethyl; A is phenyl;

B is ethylene or propylene; W is NH, N-CH3 or O;

R² is H;

Z is phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thienyl, naphthyl or benzothienyl, said phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl and thienyl being optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from chloro, bromo, methyl, acetylamino, pivaloylamino, nitro and phenyl; and L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=O)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to fonn a methylenedioxy group.

A further preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds of formula (I) wherein γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are selected from the group consisting of a) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is CH and Y⁴ is N; b) Y¹ is CH, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; c) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; d) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is N and Y⁴ is CH; e) Y¹ is C(L) and Y², Y and Y⁴ are CH; f) Y¹, Y³and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² is C(L); g) Y¹ , Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is C(L); h) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), and Y³ and Y⁴ are CH; i) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are CH; j) γl and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² and Y³ are C(L); k) Y¹ and Y² are CH, Y³ is C(L) and Y⁴ is N;

1) Y¹ and Y³ are CH, Y² is C(L) and Y⁴ is N; m) Y¹ , Y², Y³and Y⁴ are CH; n) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), Y³ is CH and Y⁴ is N; o) Y¹, Y² and Y⁴ are CH, and Y³ is C(L); p) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), Y³ is N and Y⁴ is CH; q) Yl and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are N; r) Y¹ is C(L), Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is N; and s) Y² is C(L), Y¹ and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is N;

R! is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, neopentyl, thiazolylethyl methylamino, dimethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, pyridyl, or 1-acetylamino-l-methylethyl; A is phenyl; B is ethylene or propylene; W is NH, N-CH3 or O;

R² is H;

Z is phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thienyl, naphthyl or benzothienyl, said phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl and thienyl being optionally substituted with one to tliree substituents independently selected from chloro, bromo, methyl, acetylamino, pivaloylamino, nitro and phenyl; and L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, ~C(=0)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group. A further preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds of formula (I) wherein γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are selected from the group consisting of a) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is CH and Y⁴ is N; b) Y¹ is CH, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; c) Y¹ , Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; d) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is N and Y⁴ is CH; e) Y¹ is C(L) and Y², Y and Y⁴ are CH; f) Y¹, Y³and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² is C(L); g) Y¹ , Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is C(L); h) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), and Y³ and Y⁴ are CH; i) Y and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are CH; and j) Y¹ and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² and Y³ are C(L);

R! is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, neopentyl, thiazolylethyl methylamino, dimethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, pyridyl, or 1 -acetylamino- 1-methylethyl; A is phenyl;

B is ethylene or propylene; W is NH, N-CH3 or O;

R² is H;

Z is phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thienyl, naphthyl or benzothienyl, said phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl and thienyl being optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from chloro, bromo, methyl, acetylamino, pivaloylamino, nitro and phenyl; and

L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=O)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1 -hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group.

Prefened individual compounds of this invention are following:

3-(4-{2-[({[(5-chloro-l,3-dimethyl-lh-pyrazol-4-yl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]et hyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(2,4-dimethyl-l,3-thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

N-[5-({[({2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl}ami no)carbonyl]amino}sulfonyl)-l,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]acetamide;

6-ethyl-5- (4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-

5H-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5- jbenzimidazole; 6-chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenylsulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino

]ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[methyl({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)am ino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]pro pyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-l-methylethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-propyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4- {2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amin o]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino] ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-neopentyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[(-([(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-[2-(l ,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3--j4-[2-( { [(4-biphenylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethyl]phenyl}-2-ethyl-5,7-dime thyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-{4-[2-( {[(l -naphthylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethyl]phe nyl} -3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3- {4-[2-({[(2-naphthylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethyl]phe nyl}-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(2-thienyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phe nyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(5-chloro-2-thienyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl

-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(4,5-dichloro-2-thienyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-et hyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 3-{4-[2-({[(l-benzothien-2-ylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethyl]phenyl}-2-ethyl-5,

7-dimethyl-3Η-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(2-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,

7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-3Η-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

5-chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amin o]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 6-cyano-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)a mino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine;

4-methyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylpheny])sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl} phenyl)benzimidazole;

7-chloro-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)benzimidazole; 5-methoxy-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({ [(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl

} phenyiybenzimidazole;

5-acetyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)benzimidazole; 5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4- {2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

2-ethyl-5-hydroxy-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl

} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole;

2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-l -(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

4,6-dimethyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[(([(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)benzimidazole;

5,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)- lH-benzimidazole; 5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-l -(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl-(4-methylphenyl)sulfon ylcarbamate;

6-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)ami nojethyl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole;

4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5 -trifluoromethyl- lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenethyl-(4-methylphen yl)sulfonylcarbamate;

5-chloro-6-methyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl

} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole; 6-chloro-2-ethyl- 1 -(4- {2-[( { [(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl] amino} carbonyl)amino] ethyl} p henyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide;

2-ethyl-3- {4-[2-({[({3-[hydroxy(oxido)amino]phenyl}sulfonyl)amino]carbonyl} amino

)ethyl]phenyl}-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5, 7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; n-[4-({[({2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl}ami no)carbonyl]amino}sulfonyl)phenyl]-2,2-dimethylpropanamide; 3-(4-{2-[( {[(2-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,

7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[( { [(3-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,

7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 3-(4-{2-[({[(5-chloro-2-thienyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl

-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(5-bromo-2-thienyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl

-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[(([(2-bromophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5, 7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-{4-[2-({[({4-chloro-3-nitrophenyl}sulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethyl]phenyl}-2- ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2- {4~[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl]phenyl} ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxy-l -methylethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide;

2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (2- chlorophenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]-2-pyridinyl}ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (5- methyl-2-pyridinyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(4-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[5-(aminocarbonyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-|4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-[({2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethyl}amino)carbonyl]-2-thiophenesulfonamide; 2-[4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-cJpyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (5- chloro- 1 ,3-dimethyl- 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l -yljphenyl} ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; (1 S)-2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)- lH-benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl} -1 - methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{6-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-3-pyridinyl}ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide; and

N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-y])-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yljphenyl} ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

2- {4-[2-(l,l-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-cJpyridin-l -yljphenyl} ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2-{4-[2-[l -(acetylamino)-l-methylethylJ-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[methyl({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide; and salts thereof.

Most prefened individual compounds of this invention are following: 6-ethyl-5- (4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-

5H-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5-/]benzimidazole;

6-chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-l -(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenylsulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino

Jethyl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole;

5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[(([(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phen yl)-2-[2-(l ,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(2-thienyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phe nyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine; 3-(4-{2-[({[(2-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,7- dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine;

2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3-(4-{2~[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJeth yl}phenyl)-3Η-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-3-(4- (2-[( {[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJ amino} carbonyl) amino] eth yl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJeth yl}phenyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine;

5-methoxy-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl

} phenyl)benzimidazole; 5-acetyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}p henyl)benzimidazole;

5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

2-ethyl-5-hydroxy-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl }phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-l -(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJeth yl}phenyl)-5H-benzimidazole; 4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l -yl)phenethyl-(4-methylphen yl)sulfonylcarbamate; and

6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4- {2-[( {[(4-methylphenyI)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}p henyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide; 2-[4-(2~ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l -yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yljphenyl} ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl}-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbox amide;

2-{5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yIJ-2-pyridinyl}ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (5- methyl-2-pyridinyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(4-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[5-(aminocarbonyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylJphenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl}-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide; 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-[({2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yl)phenylJethyl}amino)carbonyl]-2-thiophenesulfonamide;

2-[4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l -yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonyIcarbamate;

2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5- yridin-l-yl)phenylJethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (5- chloro-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)sulfonylcarbamate;

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifIuoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

(lS)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}-l- methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{6-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-3-pyridinyl}ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N- {[(2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(l -hydroxy- 1 -methylethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide; and

N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-6]pyridin-3-yl]phenyl}et hyl)aminoJcarbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide; 2-{4-[2-(l,l-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[2-[l-(acetylamino)-l-methylethylJ-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl}ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[methyl({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino] ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide; and salts thereof.

General Synthesis The following reaction Schemes illustrate the preparation of the compounds of the present invention. Unless otherwise indicated, Y* to Y⁴, R! to ^, A, B, W, Z, L, m, P, Q and Q² in the reaction Schemes and discussion that follow are defined herein before.

The aryl or heteroaryl fused imidazole comopounds of Formula (I) of this invention may be prepared by a variety of synthetic methods known to those skilled in the art.

(I) In a desired reaction step of the processes described hereafter, hydroxy or amino groups protection and removal of the hydroxy or amino protecting groups with reactants and reagents used may be carried out according to known procedures such as those described in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis edited by T. W. Greene et al. ( ohn Wiley & Sons, 1991). Typical hydroxy or amino protecting groups include benzyl, C₂H₅O(C-=O)-, CH₃,C=O)-, t-butyldimethylsilyl(TBS), benzyloxycarbonyl represented as Z and t-But-O-C(=O)- represented as t-Boc or Boc.

Reaction Scheme 1 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (I) wherein A is phenyl, B is ethylene, W is R^^a"N wherein R^^a is H or C1 -.4 alkyl, and R " is C1-.4 alkyl or aryl (hereinafter represented by Formula (la)). Compound (la) may be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) coupling reaction of a compound of formula 1-1 with 4-aminophenethylalcohol wherein X is a leaving group such as halo, mesylate(OMs) or tosylate(OTs) to give a nitroaniline compound of formula 1-2;

(b) reduction of the resulting nitroaniline compound of formula 1-2 to give a diamine compound of formula 1-3;

(c) benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring formation with the compound of formula 1- 3 to give a compound of formula 1-4;

(d) hydrolysis of the compound of formula 1-4 to give a compound of formula 1-5; conversion of the hydroxy group of the compound 1-5 into a suitable leaving group such as halo, OMs or OTs to give a compound of formula 1-6;

(e) amination of the compound of formula 1-6 to give an amino compound of formula 1-7; and

(f) sulfonylurea foπnation with the compound of fonnula 1-7 to give the compound of fonnula (la).

Scheme 1

reduction

cyclization

G=leaving group, such as halo,OTs, OMs; pref. F or CI

1 -7 (la) Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows:

(a)-(b) The coupling reaction (a) may be carried out in the absence of, or presence of a base in a reaction inert solvent or without solvent. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium /ert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium fluoride, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 2,6-lutidine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1 ,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Then the resulting compound of formula 1-2 may be extracted and subjected to reduction to give the compound of formula 1-3. The reduction may be carried out in the presence of a suitable reducing agent in a reaction inert solvent or without solvent. A preferred reducing agent is selected from, for example, but not limited to, LiAlH4, LiBH4, Fe, Sn or Zn. When a reducing reagent is Fe, Sn or Zn, if desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions in the presence of water. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, diglyme, benzene, toluene, xylene, o- dichlorobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. The reduction may also be carried out under known hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a metal catalyst under hydrogen atmosphere or in the presence of hydrogen sources such as hydrazine or formic acid. If desired, the reaction is canied out under acidic conditions, for example, in the presence of hydrochloric acid or acetic acid. A preferred metal catalyst is selected from, for example, but not limited to, nickel catalysts such as Raney nickel, palladium catalysts such as Pd-C, platinum catalysts such as PtCb, or ruthenium catalysts such as RuCl2 (Ph3P)3- Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, THF or mixtures thereof. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 to 150 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to 100 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(c) The compound of formula 1-3 may be cyclized to form a benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring by any synthetic procedure applicable to structure-related compounds known to those skilled in the art (for example, see Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles and Their Benzo Derivatives: (iii) Synthesis and Applications. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry, Kevin T. Potts, Eds.; Pergamon Press Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1984; Vol.5, pp457-498., Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Ichiro Shinkai, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.3, pp77-220., Townsend L.B; Wise D.S. Bicyclo 5-6 Systems: Three Heteroatoms 2:1. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Christopher A. Ramsden, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.7, pp283-349). For example, the compound of formula 1-3 is reacted with an appropriate cyclizing reagent to give the compound of formula 1-4 in a reaction inert solvent in the presence of, or absence of a coupling reagent. If desired, this reaction may be catalyzed by an acid such as para-toluenesulfonic acid or camphersulfonic acid. Suitable cyclizing reagents include, but are not limited to, a carboxylic acid, an amino carboxylic acid, an acid anhydride (e.g., acetic anhydride, isobutyric anhydride, benzoic anhydride, isonicotinic anhydride and the like) a formamidine (e.g., formamidine alkylate such as formamidine acetate), an alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., a cycloalkyl carbonyl halide, bicyclic or bicyclic-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide, spirocarbocyclic- or spiro-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide), an aryl or an aryl alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., phenylacethyl halide), an heteroaryl carboxylic acid (e.g., a piperidinyl carboxylic acid compound), trialkyl orthoformate (e.g., triethyl orthoformate), and the like. Suitable reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1 ,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran (THF), dimethylformamide (DMF), 1 ,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Suitable coupling reagents are those typically used in peptide synthesis including, but are not limited to, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), diisopropylcarbodiimide (D1PC), 1-ethyl- 3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (WSC), benzotriazole-1-yloxy- tris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (BOP), diphenylphosphorylazide (DPP A), or the like. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a few days, preferably from 30 minutes to 48 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed, (d) The hydrolysis of the compound of formula 1-4 may be carried out by conventional procedures. The hydrolysis may be carried out by treatment with base. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or halide, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate or lithium iodide, in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, tetrahyrofuran (THF), benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range o -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(e)-(f) Step (e) and step (f) may be carried out under conditions known to those skilled in the art. For example, the hydroxy group of the compound of formula 1-5 may be converted to the halogen group using a halogenating agent in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred halogenating agents include, but are not limited to, thionyl chloride, oxalyl chloride, para-toluenesulfonyl chloride, methanesulfonyl chloride, hydrogen halide such as hydrogen chloride or hydrogen bromide, phosphorus tri-halide such as phosphorus trichloride or phosphorus tribromide, phosphorus penta-halide such as phosphorus pentachloride, N-halo- succinimide such as N-chlorosuccinimidc (NCS) or N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), phosphorus oxychloride, trimethylsilyl halide such as trimethylsilyl chloride or trimethylsilyl bromide, phosphorus reagents such as triphenyl phosphine, tributyl phosphine or triphenylphosphite in the presence of halogen source such as carbon tetrachloride, carbon tetrabromide, bromine, iodine, NBS or NCS. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, tetrahyrofuran (THF), benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride, carbon tetrabromide or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Alternatively, a hydroxy group of the compound of formula 1-5 may be converted to the sulfonate group using a sulfonating agent in the presence of, or absence of a base. Preferred sulfonating agents include, but are not limited to, para- toluenesulfonyl chloride, para-toluenesulfonic anhydride, methanesulfonyl chloride, methanesulfonic anhydride, trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride, or the like in the presence of, or absence of a reaction-inert solvent. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, halide or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium fluoride, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1 ,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Then, the resulting compound of fomiula 1-6 may be subjected to the amination to give the compound of formula 1-7. For example, the compound of formula 1-6 is reacted with R^ ^a- H2 wherein R^ ^a is as defined herein before. The reactants may be heated together in the absence or presence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferced reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the reaction conducted in the presence of base. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(g) The compound of formula 1-7 may be treated with Z-SO2N(R²)C(-=O)0-R^{l b}, wherein R^ ^D is aryl or Cι _4 alkyl, or Z-SO2 CO to give the compound of formula (la). The reaction may be carried out in the absence or presence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, or mixtures thereof. If desired, the reaction may be carried out in the presence of base, such as triethyl amine, diisopropylethylamine, or N- methylmorphorine. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

The compound of fonnula 1-2 may also be prepared by the Ullman reaction as shown in Scheme l a. A compound of fonnula l a-1 may be treated with a compound of fonnula l a-2 in the absence or presence of a reaction inert solvent. Prefened reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o- dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethoxyethane (DME) or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the reaction is conducted in the presence of metal catalyst. A preferred metal catalyst is selected from, for example, but not limited to, copper and nickel. Preferably, the reaction is conducted in the presence of base. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert- butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

Scheme 1a

As shown in Scheme lb, an intermediate compound of formula lb-4 (1-7 wherein R} ^a is H) may be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) azide formation; and

(b) reduction of the resulting azide compound of formula lb-3 to give an amine compound of the formula l b-4.

Scheme 1b

1 b-2(1-5)

More specifically, the nucleophilic displacement with azide may be carried out by conventional procedures in the absence or presence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethoxyethane (DME), hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA) or mixtures thereof. Preferred azide agents are selected from, but are not limited to, sodium azide or lithium azide. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from several minutes to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

A compound of formula lb-3 may also be prepared by the Mitsunobu reaction. The compound of formula lb-2 may be treated with diphenylphosphoryl azide (DPP A) or HN3 in the presence of dialkyl azodicarboxylate such as diethyl azodicarboxylate

(DEAD) and phosphine reagent such as triphenylphosphine. Preferably, this reaction may be carried out in a reaction-inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, tetrahydrofuran (THF), diethyl ether, dimethylformamide (DMF), benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1 ,2-dichloroethane, dimcthoxyethane (DME), or mixtures thereof. The reduction may be carried out in the presence of a suitable reducing agent such as lithium aluminum hydride, sodium borohydride, triethyl phosphite, triphenylphosphine, zinc, dibutyl tinhydride or diboran in a reaction inert solvent selected form, but not limited to, THF, diethyl ether, methanol, ethanol. If desired, the reaction may be carried out under acidic conditions in the presence of hydrochloric acid or acetic acid. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

The reduction may also be carried out under known hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a metal catalyst such as Lindlar catalysts, Raney nickel catalysts, palladium catalysts or platinum catalysts (preferably Lindlar catalysts, palladium catalysts or platinum catalysts). This reaction may be carried out under hydrogen atmosphere in a reaction inert solvent such as methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate or THF. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

As shown in Scheme lc, an intermediate compound of formula lc-5(lb-4) may also be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) coupling reaction of a compound of formula lc-l(l-l), wherein X is a leaving group such as halo, mesylate and tosylate, with a 4-aminophenylacetonitrile to give a nitroaniline compound of formula lc-2;

(b) chemoselective reduction of the resulting nitroaniline compound of formula lc-2 to give a diamine compound of formula 1 c-3;

(c) benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring formation with the compound of formula lc-3 to give a compound of formula lc-4; and (d) reduction of the resulting compound of fonnula lc-4 to give an amine compound of the formula l c-5(lb-4).

Scheme 1 c

chemoselective reduction

1 c-2

)

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows. (a)-(b) The coupling reaction (a) may be carried out in the absence of, or presence of a base in a reaction inert solvent or without solvent. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium fluoride, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 2,6-lutidine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

Then the resulting compound of formula lc-2 may be extracted and subjected to reduction to give the compound of fonnula l c-3. The reduction may be carried out in the presence of a reducing agent in a reaction inert solvent or without solvent. A preferred reducing agent is selected from, for example, but not limited to, Fe, Sn or Zn. If desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions in the presence of water. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, diglyme, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. (c) The compound of formula lc-3 may be cyclized to form a benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring by any synthetic procedure applicable to structure-related compounds known to those skilled in the art (for example, see Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles and Their Benzo Derivatives: (iii) Synthesis and Applications. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry, Kevin T. Potts, Eds.; Pergamon Press Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1984; Vol.5, pp457-498., Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Ichiro Shinkai, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.3, pp77-220., Townsend L.B; Wise D.S. Bicyclo 5-6 Systems: Three Heteroatoms 2:1. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Christopher A. Rarrisden, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.7, pp283-349). For example, the compound of formula lc-3 is reacted with an appropriate cyclizing reagent to give the compound of formula lc-4 in a reaction inert solvent in the presence of, or absence of a coupling reagent. If desired, this reaction may be catalyzed by an acid such as para-toluenesulfonic acid or camphersulfonic acid. Suitable cyclizing reagents include, but are not limited to, a carboxylic acid, an amino carboxylic acid, an acid anhydride (e.g., acetic anhydride, isobutyric anhydride, benzoic anhydride, isonicotinic anhydride and the like) a formamidine (e.g., formamidine alkylate such as formamidine acetate), an alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., a cycloalkyl carbonyl halide, bicyclic or bicyclic-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide, spirocarbocyclic- or spiro-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide), an aryl or an aryl alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., phenylacethyl halide), an heteroaryl carboxylic acid (e.g., a piperidinyl carboxylic acid compound), carbon disulfide, trialkyl orthoformate (e.g., triethyl orthofonnate), and the like. Suitable reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran (THF), dimethylfoπnamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Suitable coupling reagents are those typically used in peptide synthesis including, but are not limited to, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIPC), 1 -ethyl- 3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (WSC), benzotriazole-1-yloxy- tris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (BOP), diphenylphosphorylazide (DPP A) , or the like. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a few days, preferably from 30 minutes to 48 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

The reduction of the compound of formula lc-4 may be carried out in the presence of a suitable reducing agent such as diboran, boran-methyl sulfide complex, or lithium aluminum hydride in a reaction inert solvent selected form, but not limited to, THF or diethyl ether. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. The reduction of the compound of formula lc-4 may also be carried out under known hydrogenation conditions such as in the presence of a metal catalyst such as Raney nickel catalysts, palladium catalysts or platinum catalysts under hydrogen atmosphere. This reaction may be carried out in a reaction inert solvent such as methanol, ethanol, chloroform or THF in the presence or absence of hydrogen chloride. If necessary, this reduction may be carried out under the adequate pressure in the range from about 0.5 to 10 kg/cm², preferably in the range from 1 to 6 kg/cm². Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

The compound of fonnula (la) may also be prepared from the compound of formula l d-l(l-7) through a carbamate compound of formula ld-2, as depicted in Scheme Id.

Scheme 1 d

1d-1(1 -7)

1d-2

la

The compound of formula ld-l(l-7) may be treated with the carbonating agents (R^ is aryl or C1 -.4 alkyl) such as alkyl or aryl haloformate, dialkyl or diaryl dicarbonate or alkyl or aryl hydrogen dicarbonate in the presence or absence of a base. Suitable bases include, for example, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, halide or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium /e/ -butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, potassium fluoride, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Prefened reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4- dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from several minutes to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

The resulting carbamate compound of formula ld-2 may reacted with the sulfonamide compound in the presence of a base such as listed above in a reaction inert solvent as listed above (preferably DMF). Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

As shown in Scheme le, an intermediate compound of formula le-5 (lb-4) may also be prepared through the process comprising: (a) coupling reaction of a compound of formula le-1 (1-1), wherein X is a leaving group such as halo, mesylate, tosylate, and triflate with a protected 4- aminophenylethylamine to give a nitroaniline compound of formula le-2; (b) .reduction of the resulting nitroaniline compound of formula le-2 to give a diamine compound of formula le-3; (c) benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring formation with the compound of formula le-3 to give a compound of formula le-4; and (d) deprotection of the resulting compound of formula le-4 to give an amine compound of the formula le-5 (lb-4).

Scheme 1e

reduction

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a)-(b) The coupling reaction (a) may be carried out in the absence of, or presence of a base in a reaction inert solvent. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium /ert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 2,6-lutidine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine in the presence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4- dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

Then the resulting compound of fonnula l e-2 may be extracted and subjected to reduction to give the compound of fonnula le-3. The reduction may be earned out in the presence of a reducing agent in a reaction inert solvent. A prefened reducing agent is selected from, for example, but not limited to, Fe, Sn or Zn. If desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions in the presence of water. Prefened reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, diglyme, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, 1 ,4-dioxane, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. The reduction may also be carried out under known hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a metal catalyst under hydrogen atmosphere or in the presence of hydrogen sources such as hydrazine or formic acid. If desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions, for example, in the presence of hydrochloric acid or acetic acid. A preferred metal catalyst is selected from, for example, but not limited to, nickel catalysts such as Raney nickel, palladium catalysts such as Pd-C, platinum catalysts such as Ptθ2, or ruthenium catalysts such as RuCl2"(Ph3P)3. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, THF or mixtures thereof. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 to 150 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to 100 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(c) The compound of formula le-3 may be cyclized to form a benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring by any synthetic procedure applicable to structure-related compounds known to those skilled in the art (for example, see Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles and Their Benzo Derivatives: (iii) Synthesis and Applications. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry, Kevin T. Potts, Eds.; Pergamon Press Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1984; Vol.5, pp457-498., Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemishy II, Ichiro Shinkai, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.3, pp77-220., Townsend L.B; Wise D.S. Bicyclo 5-6 Systems: Three Heteroatoms 2:1. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Christopher A. Ramsden, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.7, pp283-349). For example, the compound of formula le-3 is reacted with an appropriate cyclizing reagent to give the compound of formula l e-4 in a reaction inert solvent in the presence of, or absence of a coupling reagent. If desired, this reaction may be catalyzed by an acid such as para-toluenesulfonic acid or camphersulfonic acid. Suitable cyclizing reagents include, but are not limited to, a carboxylic acid, an amino carboxylic acid, an acid anhydride (e.g., acetic anhydride, isobutyric anhydride, benzoic anhydride, isonicotinic anhydride and the like) a formamidine (e.g., formamidine alkylate such as formamidine acetate), an alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., a cycloalkyl carbonyl halide, bicyclic or bicyclic-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide, spirocarbocyclic- or spiro-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide), an aryl or an aryl alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., phenylacethyl halide), an heteroaryl carboxylic acid (e.g., a piperidinyl carboxylic acid compound), carbon disulfide, trialkyl orthoformate (e.g., triethyl orthoformate), and the like. Suitable reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran (THF), dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Suitable coupling reagents are those typically used in peptide synthesis including, but are not limited to, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIPC), 1-ethyl- 3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (WSC), benzotriazole-1-yloxy- tris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (BOP), diphenylphosphorylazide (DPP A) , or the like. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a few days, preferably from 30 minutes to 48 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(d) The deprotection of the compound of formula le-4 may be earned out according to known procedures such as those described in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis edited by T. W. Greene et al. (John Wiley & Sons, 1991). Typical amino protecting groups include benzyl represented as Bn, benzyloxycarbonyl represented as Cbz or Z and t-But-0-C(=0)- represented as t-Boc or Boc. In the case of Bn or Z protection, the removal of the amino protecting groups may be earned out under, for example, but not limited to, known hydrogenolysis conditions in the presence of a metal catalyst under hydrogen atmosphere or in the presence of hydrogen sources such as formic acid or ammonium formate in a reaction inert solvent. If desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions, for example, in the presence of hydrochloric acid or acetic acid. A preferred metal catalyst is selected from, for example, but not limited to, palladium catalysts such as Pd-C. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, THF or mixtures thereof. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 to 150 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to 100 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. In the case of Boc protection, the removal of the amino protecting groups may be carried out under, for example, but not limited to, known acid hydrolysis conditions in a reaction inert solvent or without solvent. If desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions, for example, in the presence of hydrochloric acid or trifluoroacetic acid with a reaction inert scavenger of t-butyl cations. Preferced reaction inert scavenger of t-butyl cations include, but are not limited to, benzene, thiophenol, anisole, thioanisole, thiocresole, cresole, or dimethyl sulfϊde. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, dioxane or mixtures thereof. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 to 150 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to 100 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

Reaction Scheme I f illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (I) wherein W is R^{l a"}N wherein R^{l a} j_s H or Cj-4 alkyl, and R ^b is C1 --4 alkyl or aryl (hereinafter represented by Formula (If)).

Compound (10 may be prepared through the process comprising: (a) coupling reaction of a compound of formula l f-1 with a compound of formula lf-0 wherein X is a leaving group such as halo, mesylate(OMs) or tosylate(OTs) to give a nitroaniline compound of formula lf-2;

(b) reduction of the resulting nitroaniline compound of fonnula l f-2 to give a diamine compound of formula 1 f-3;

(c) benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring formation with the compound of formula lf- 3 to give a compound of formula lf-4;

(d) hydrolysis of the compound of formula lf-4 to give a compound of formula lf-5; conversion of the hydroxy group of the compound lf-5 into a suitable leaving group such as halo, OMs or OTs to give a compound of formula lf-6;

(e) amination of the compound of formula lf-6 to give an amino compound of formula lf-7; and

(f) sulfonylurea formation with the compound of formula lf-7 to give the compound of formula (If).

Scheme 1f

reduction

"If -2

X=leaving group, such as halo,OTs, OMs; pref. F or CI

hydrolysis

1f-5 1f-6

G=leaving group, sUch as halo.OTs, OMs; pref. F or CI

1f-9 1f-7 (if)

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows:

(a)-(b) The coupling reaction (a) may be carried out in the absence of, or presence of a base in a reaction inert solvent or without solvent. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, halide or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium /er/-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium fluoride, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 2,6-lutidine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1 ,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Then the resulting compound of formula lf-2 may be extracted and subjected to reduction to give the compound of formula lf-3. The reduction may be carried out in the presence of a suitable reducing agent in a reaction inert solvent or without solvent. A preferred reducing agent is selected from, for example, but not limited to, LiAUF , LiBH4, Fe, Sn or Zn. When a reducing reagent is Fe, Sn or Zn, if desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions in the presence of water. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, diglyme, benzene, toluene, xylene, o- dichlorobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. The reduction may also be carried out under known hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a metal catalyst under hydrogen atmosphere or in the presence of hydrogen sources such as hydrazine or formic acid. If desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions, for example, in the presence of hydrochloric acid or acetic acid. A prefened metal catalyst is selected from, for example, but not limited to, nickel catalysts such as Raney nickel, palladium catalysts such as Pd-C, platinum catalysts such as Ptθ2, or ruthenium catalysts such as RuCl2 (Ph3P)3_ Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, THF or mixtures thereof. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 to 150 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to 100

°C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(c) The compound of fonnula lf-3 may be cyclized to form a benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring by any synthetic procedure applicable to structure-related compounds known to those skilled in the art (for example, see Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles and Their Benzo Derivatives: (iii) Synthesis and Applications. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry, Kevin T. Potts, Eds.; Perga on Press Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1984; Vol.5, pp457-498., Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Ichiro Shinkai, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.3, pp77-220., To nsend L.B; Wise D.S. Bicyclo 5-6 Systems: Three Heteroatoms 2:1. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Christopher A. Ramsden, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.7, pρ283-349). For example, the compound of formula lf-3 is reacted with an appropriate cyclizing reagent to give the compound of formula lf-4 in a reaction inert solvent in the presence of, or absence of a coupling reagent. If desired, this reaction may be catalyzed by an acid such as para-toluenesulfonic acid or camphersulfonic acid. Suitable cyclizing reagents include, but are not limited to, a carboxylic acid, an amino carboxylic acid, an acid anhydride (e.g., acetic anhydride, isobutyric anhydride, benzoic anhydride, isonicotinic anhydride and the like) a formamidine (e.g., formamidine alkylate such as formamidine acetate), an alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., a cycloalkyl carbonyl halide, bicyclic or bicyclic-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide, spirocarbocyclic- or spiro-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide), an aryl or an aryl alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., phenylacethyl halide), an heteroaryl carboxylic acid (e.g., a piperidinyl carboxylic acid compound), trialkyl orthoformate (e.g., tri ethyl orthoformate), and the like. Suitable reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran (THF), dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Suitable coupling reagents are those typically used in peptide synthesis including, but are not limited to, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIPC), 1-ethyl- 3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (WSC), benzo tri azo le-1 -yloxy- tris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (BOP), diphenylphosphorylazide (DPP A), or the like. The reaction may be canied out at a temperature in the range from of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a few days, preferably from 30 minutes to 48 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(d) The hydrolysis of the compound of fonnula lf-4 may be carried out by conventional procedures. The hydrolysis may be carried out by treatment with base. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or halide, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate or lithium iodide, in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, tetrahyrofuran (THF), benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(e)-(f) Step (e) and step (f) may be carried out under conditions known to those skilled in the art. For example, the hydroxy group of the compound of formula lf-5 may be converted to the halogen group using a halogenating agent in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred halogenating agents include, but are not limited to, thionyl chloride, oxalyl chloride, para-toluenesulfonyl chloride, methanesulfonyl chloride, hydrogen halide such as hydrogen chloride or hydrogen bromide, phosphorus tri-halide such as phosphorus trichloride or phosphorus tribromide, phosphorus penta-halide such as phosphorus pentachloride, N-halo- succinimide such as N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS) or N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), phosphorus oxychloride, trimethylsilyl halide such as trimethylsilyl chloride or trimethylsilyl bromide, phosphorus reagents such as triphenyl phosphine, tributyl phosphine or triphenylphosphite in the presence of halogen source such as carbon tetrachloride, carbon tetrabromide, bromine, iodine, NBS or NCS. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, tetrahyrofuran (THF), benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride, carbon tetrabromide or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Alternatively, a hydroxy group of the compound of formula lf-5 may be converted to the sulfonate group using a sulfonating agent in the presence of, or absence of a base. Preferred sulfonating agents include, but are not limited to, para- toluenesulfonyl chloride, para-toluenesulfonic anhydride, methanesulfonyl chloride, methanesulfonic anhydride, trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride, or the like in the presence of, or absence of a reaction-inert solvent. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, halide or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium fluoride, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

Then, the resulting compound of formula lf-6 may be subjected to the amination to give the compound of formula lf-7. For example, the compound of formula l -6 is reacted with R^^a-NH2 wherein R^^a is as defined herein before. The reactants may be heated together in the absence or presence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o- dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the reaction conducted in the presence of base. A prefened base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium rt-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range o -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(g) The compound of formula lf-7 may be treated with Z-SO N(R²)C(=O)O-R^l , wherein R^ " is aryl or Ci _4 alkyl, or Z-SO2NCO to give the compound of formula (If).

The reaction may be carried out in the absence or presence of a reaction inert solvent. Prefened reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2- dichloroethane, or mixtures thereof. If desired, the reaction may be carried out in the presence of base, such as triethyl amine, diisopropylethylamine, or N- methylmorphorine. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

As described in scheme 2, the compound of formula (I), wherein A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is NH (hereinafter represented by Formula (lb)), may be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) coupling reaction of a compound of formula 2-1(1-1), wherein X is a leaving group such as halo, mesylate or tosylate with 2-(4-aminophenyl)propionic acid or ester (2-2) (when using ester derivative of 2-2, followed by hydrolysis) to give a nitroaniline compound of formula 2-3; (b) Curutius reanangement of the compound of formula 2-3 followed by treating with an alcohol or a phenol to give a carbamate compound of formula 2-5; (c) sulfonylurea formation with compound of formula 2-5 to give a compound of formula 2-6;

(d) reduction of the resulting nitroaniline compound of formula 2-6 to give a diamine compound of fonnula 2-7; and (e) benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring fonnation with the compound of fonnula 2- 7 to give a compound of formula (lb); Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a) The compound of formula 2-3 may be prepared from the compound of 2-1(1-1) according to the similar procedure to that of described in Scheme 1. (b) Curutius rearrangement of the compound of formula 2-3 may be carried out by conventional procedures. In a typical procedure, the reanangement is carried out by treatment with DPPA in the presence of a base in a reaction inert solvent. Suitable bases include, for example, an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, tetrahyrofuran (THF), 1 ,4-dioxane, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of 0 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 25 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

The obtained isocyanate 2-4 may be treated with an alcohol or a phenol to give the compound of formula 2-5. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of 0 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 25 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from several minutes to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(c) Treatment of the obtained carbamate compound of formula 2-5 with sulfonamide in the presence or absence of a base may give the compound of formula 2-6. Suitable bases include, for example, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, halide or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, potassium fluoride, sodium hydride or potassium hydride in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent. Prefened reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1 ,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(d) and (e) The reduction of the compound 2-6 and the following ring formation may be carried out in an analogous manner to those of described in Scheme 1 to give the compound of formula (lb).

Scheme 2

2-3

2-6 2-7

(lb)

As shown in Scheme 2a, an intermediate compound of formula 2a-3 (2-7) may also be prepared through the procedure comprising :

(a) reduction of the above obtained compound 2a-l (2-5) to give a diamine compound of formula 2a-2; and (b) sulfonylurea formation of the compound of formula 2a-2 may give a compound of formula 2a-3 (2-7).

The reduction of the compound of formula 2a-l (2-5), and sulfonylurea formation with the obtained compound of fonnula 2a-2 may be carried out by the same procedure as described in scheme 1 and Id.

As shown in scheme 2a, a carbamate compound of formula 2a-4 may be prepared from the compound of formula 2a-2 by the cyclization according to the same procedure as described in Scheme 1.

Scheme 2a

Alternatively, an intermediate compound of formula 2b-5(2-5) may also be prepared from a carboxylic acid compound of fonnula 2b-l(2-3) by the methods illustrated in Scheme 2b. Path A in Scheme 2b illustrates a preparation procedure for a compound of formula 2b-5 (2-5) according to the Hoffman rearrangement ( e.g., Wallis; Lane Org React. 1946, 3, 267-306 ). The amide compound of formula 2b-2 may be prepared by known methods (e.g., Org. Syn. Coll Vol 4, 513 (1963)). Hoffman rearrangement of the obtained carboxamide compound of formula 2b-2 may be carried out under the known conditions followed by treatment with an alcohol or a phenol under the same conditions described in Scheme 2 to afford the compound of formula 2b-5 (2-5). Path B in Scheme 2b illustrates a preparation procedure for the compound of formula 2b-5 (2-5) according to Lossen reanangement ( e.g., Bauer; Εxner Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. 1974, 13, 376-384 ). The O-acyl hydroxamic acid compound of formula 2b-3 may be prepared by known methods (e.g., Miller, Marvin J.; Mattingly, Phillip G.; Morrison, Marjorie A.; Kerwin, lames F., J.Amer.Chem.Soc, 1980, 102, 7026-7032). The carboxylic acid compound of formula 2b-l (2-3) may be treated with hydroxamic acid derivative, usually O-acyl hydroxamic acid, in the presence of coupling agent such as dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIPC), 1 -ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (WSC), benzotriazole-l-yloxy-tris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (BOP), diphenylphosphorylazide (DPP A), or the like. This reaction may be carried out at from about 0°C to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture, preferably from about room temperature to the reflux temperature for about 1 minute to about 120 hours, preferably for from about 10 minutes to about 72 hours. Lossen rearrangement of the obtained O-acyl hydroxamic acid compound of formula 2b-3 may be carried out under the known conditions followed by treatment with an alcohol or a phenol under the same conditions described in Scheme 2 to afford the compound of formula 2b-5(2- 5).

Scheme 2b

Pa Pa

2b-3

2b-5(2-5)

2b-4(2-4)

The compound of formula (la) may be prepared from the compound of formula

(lal), wherein R.2 is H, by methods known to those skilled in the art as depicted in Scheme 3. The compound of formula (lal) may be treated with appropriate alkyl halides, R-^-halo in the presence of a base such as lithium diisopropyl amide (LDA), sodium hydride (NaH) or potassium t-butoxide in a reaction inert solvent such as THF or DMF at about 0°C to 80°C for 20 minutes to 24 hours.

Scheme 3

(la1) (FTis H) (la) (FT is not H)

As depicted in Scheme 4, a carbamate compound of formula 4-2 may be prepared from a compound of formula 4-1(1-5) according to the same conditions described in Scheme 1. More specifically, the compound of formula 4-1 may be treated with Z-SO2N(R²)C(=O)O-R^lb wherein R^lb is aryl or C1.4 alkyl, or Z-

SO2NCO to give the compound of formula (4-2) . The reaction may be carried out in the absence or presence of a reaction inert solvent. Prefened reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, or mixtures thereof. If desired, the reaction may be carried out in the presence of base, such as triethyl amine, diisopropylethylamine, or N-methylmorphorine. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Scheme 4

As shown in Scheme 5, the compound of formula (I), wherein A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is N-OR^ (hereinafter represented by Formula (Id)) may be prepared through the process comprising: (a) Mitsunobu reaction of a compound of formula 5-1 (1-5) to give a compound of formula 5-2;

(b) cleavage of the protecting group of the compound of formula 5-2 to give a hydroxyamine compound of formula 5-3; and

(c) sulfonylurea formation with the compound of formula 5-3 to give a compound of formula (Id).

As shown in Scheme 4a, the compound of formula 4a-3 (4-2) may also be prepared by reacting a compound of formula 4a-l with a substituted benzene compound of formula 4a-2 to give a 1-phenylbenzimidazole compound of formula 4a- 3 (4-2); The compounds of formula 4a-l may be synthesized by any of the known methods. The group G¹⁹ of the compounds of formula 4a-2 is a selected from a suitable displaceable group, for example, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy, methanesulfonyloxy,/>-toluenesulfonyloxy, or boronic acid group. Scheme 4a

pref. F, Br, I, or B(OH)₂

The coupling reaction may be carried out in the presence of a base in a reaction inert solvent. A prefened base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert- butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 2,6- lutidine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), l,3-dimethyl-2- imidazolidinone, l-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to several weeks, preferably from 20 minutes to 1 week, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Conveniently, the compound of formula 4a-l may be reacted with the compound of formula 4a-2 in the presence of a suitable catalyst to form the compound of formula 4a-3 (4-2) by any synthetic procedure applicable to structure-related compounds known to those skilled in the literature (e.g., Lam, P. Y. S.; Clark, C. G.; Saubern, S; Adams, I; Winters, M. P.; Chan, D. M. T.; Combs, A., Tetrahedron Lett., 1998, 39, 2941-2944., Kiyomori, A.; Marcoux, J.; Buchwald, S. L., Tetrahedron Lett., 1999, 40, 2657-2660., Lam, P. Y. S.; Deudon, S.; Averill, K. M.; Li, R.; He, M. Y.; DeShong, P.; Clark, C. G., J. Am. Chem. Soc, 2000, 122, 7600-7601., Collman, I. P.; Zhong, M., Org. Lett., 2000, 2, 1233-1236.). Prefened reaction catalyst is selected from, for example, but not limited to, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)-palladium, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride, copper(O), copper(I) acetate, copper(I) bromide, copper(I) chloride, copper(I) iodide, copper(I) oxide, copper(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate, copper(II) acetate, copper(II) bromide, copper(II) chloride, copper(II) iodide, copper(II) oxide, or copper(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate.

Scheme 5

deprotection

5-1(1 -5)

5-2

Id

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a) The compound of formula 5-2 may be prepared by the Mitsunobu reaction. The compound of formula 5-1 may be treated with HN(0R )G1 wherein G^ is H or a protecting group, preferably, Gl is a suitable protecting group, for example, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc), benzyloxycarbonyl(Z), phenylsulfonyl, p-toluenesulfonyl, or the like, and R^ is an alkyl (e.g., methyl or ethyl) or G² (G² is a suitable protecting group, for example, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc), benzyloxycarbonyl(Z), phenylsulfonyl, p- toluenesulfonyl, trimethylsilyl, t-butyldimethylsilyl, or the like)). For example, the compound of formula 5-1 is reacted with [N,O-Bis-protectedhydroxylamine] (e.g., Baillie, L.C.; Batsanov, A.; Bearder, I.R.; Whiting, D.A. J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. I, 1998, 20, 3471.) in the presence of dialkyl azodicarboxylate such as diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAD) and phosphine reagent such as triphenylphosphine. Preferably, this reaction may be carried out in a reaction-inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, tetrahydrofuran (THF), diethyl ether, dimethylformamide (DMF), benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1 ,2-dichloroethane, dimethoxyethane (DME), or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range o -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(b) Cleavage of the protecting group may be carried out by a number of standard procedures known to those skilled in the art (e.g., "Protection for the Hydroxy Group and the Amino Group ", in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2nd Edition, T. W. Greene and P.G. M. Wuts, Ed., ohn Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1991, pp. 10-142, 309-405). (c) sulfonylurea formation may be carried out according to the conditions illustrated in Scheme 1. Specifically, the compound of formula 5-3 may be treated with Z-

SO2-N(R²)C(=O)O-R^{l b} wherein R^lb is aryl or C1.4 alkyl, or Z-SO2NCO to give the compound of formula (Id). The reaction may be carried out in the absence or presence of a reaction inert solvent. Preferred reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, or mixtures thereof. If desired, the reaction may be carried out in the presence of base, such as triethyl amine, diisopropylethylamine, or N-methylmorphorine. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Reaction Scheme 6 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (la), wherein at least one of Y¹, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ is C-CONH₂, A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is R^^a- (R^^a is H or C]_4 alkyl) (hereinafter represented by Formula

(la²)), and that of the compound of fonnula (la) wherein at least one of γl, Y², γ3 and Y⁴ is C-CO₂H, A is phenyl and B is ethylene and W is R^{l a}-N (R^{l a} is H or Cμ4 alkyl) (hereinafter represented by Formula (Ia-^)). Compound (Ia3) may be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) hydrolysis of a compound of formula 6-1 to give a compound of formula 6-2;

(b) conversion of the hydroxy group of the compound 6-2 into the leaving group such as halo, mesylate and tosylate to give a compound of formula 6-3;

(c) azide formation;

(d) reduction of the resulting azide compound followed by sulfonylurea formation to give the compound of formula (la²); and

(e) hydrolysis of the compound of formula (la²) to give the compound of formula (Ia3);

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows:

(a) Intermediate 6-1 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 1. The hydrolysis of the compound of formula 6-1 may be carried out by conventional procedures. The hydrolysis may be carried out by treatment with a peroxide such as hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide in a suitable solvent such as aqueous methanol, dimethylsulfoxide and tetrahydrofuran. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. The hydrolysis may also be carried out by treatment with a base such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or lithium hydroxide, or an acid such as sulfuric acid in a suitable solvent such as aqueous methanol, aqueous ethanol, t-butanol or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from several minutes to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. (b) (c) and (d) Step (b), (c) and step (d) may be carried out according to the conditions illustrated in Scheme 1 and lb.

(e) The hydrolysis of the compound of fonnula (la²) may be carried out by conventional procedures. The hydrolysis may be carried out by treatment with a base such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or lithium hydroxide, or an acid such as sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid in a suitable solvent such as aqueous methanol, ethanol ethylene glycol, water, tetrahydrofuran or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

Scheme 6

Reaction Scheme 7 illustrates an alternative method for the preparation of the compound of formula (la²). A compound of formula (la⁴) may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 1. Hydrolysis of the compound of formula (la^) may be carried out by treatment with a base such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide in a suitable solvent such as aqueous methanol, dimethylsulfoxide and tetrahydrofuran. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. The hydrolysis may also be carried out by treatment with a base such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or lithium hydroxide, or an acid such as sulfuric acid in a suitable solvent such as aqueous methanol, aqueous ethanol, t-butanol or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

Scheme 7

Ia4 Ia2

Reaction Scheme 8 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (la) wherein at least one of Y^, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ is C-OG* wherein G is defined before, A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is Rl^a-N (R^{l a} is H or C1.-4 alkyl),

(hereinafter represented by Formula (Ia-^)) and that of the compound of formula (la) wherein at least one of Y¹, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ is C-OH, A is phenyl B is ethylene and W is R^^a-N (R^^a is H or C^_4 alkyl), (hereinafter represented by Formula (la**)).

Compound (la**) may be prepared through the process comprising: (a) dealkylation of a compound of formula 8-1 to give a compound of formula 8-2;

(b) protection of the hydroxy group of the compound 8-2 to give a compound of formula 8-3;

(c) preparation of the compound of formula (la-^*- ); and

(d) cleavage of the protecting group of the compound of fonnula (Ia-5) to give the compound of formula (Ia^). Scheme 8

protection

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a) Intermediate 8-1, wherein R^ is Cl-C4alkyl, may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 1. dealkylation of the compound of formula 8-1 may be carried out a number of standard procedures known to those skilled in the art (e.g., "Protection of Phenols", in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2nd Edition, T. W. Greene and P.G. M. Wuts, Ed., ohn Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1991, pp. 143-174). For example, the compound of formula 8-1 may be treated with a proton and/or Lewis acid such as hydrogen bromide or aluminum chloride in a suitable solvent such as water, acetic acid or dichloromethane. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. The reaction may also carried out in the presence of a thioalkoxide such as sodium thiomethoxide, lithium thiomethoxide, sodium thioethoxide in the presence or absence of a reaction inert solvent such as DMSO, DMF or HMPA. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(b) Protection of the compound of formula 8-2 may be carried out according to a number of standard procedures known to those skilled in the art (e.g., "Protection of Phenols", in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2nd Edition, T. W. Greene and P.G. M. Wuts, Ed, ohn Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1991, pp. 143-174). (c) Preparation of the compound of formula (Ia^) may be carried out according to the conditions illustrated in Scheme 1 and lb.

(d) Cleavage of the protecting group may be carried out by a number of standard procedures known to those skilled in the art (e.g., "Protection of Phenols", in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2nd Edition, T. W. Greene and P.G. M. Wuts, Ed, ohn Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1991, pp. 143-174).

As depicted in Scheme 9, the compound of formula (la), wherein at least one of γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ is C-SO₂NH₂, A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is R^{l a}-N (R^{l a} is H or Cι _4alkyl), (hereinafter represented by Formula (la* )) may be prepared from the compound of formula (la), wherein at least one of Y*, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ is C- SO₂NHtBu, A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is R^la-N (R^{l a} is H or C^alkyl),

(hereinafter represented by Formula (Ia^)). The compound of fonnula (la^) may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 1 and lb. Cleavage of the protecting group may be carried out by a number of standard procedures known to those skilled in the art (e.g., Quan, Mimi L.; Ellis, Christopher D.; Liauw, Ann Y.; Alexander, Richard S.; Knabb, Robert M, et al, J. Med. Chem., 1999, 42, 2760 - 2773). Scheme 9

Ia7

Reaction Scheme 10 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound formula (la) wherein at least one of Y¹ , Y², Y³ and Y⁴ is C-NHSO₂R¹⁰, A is phenyl, B is ethylene, Rl [_S d-C₄ alkyl, W is R^{l a}-N (R^{l a} is H or C₁_₄alkyl), (hereinafter represented by Formula (Ia^)).

Scheme 10

Ia9

Compound (la^) may be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) reduction of a compound of formula 10-1 to give a compound of formula 10-2;

(b) sulfonylation of the amino group of the compound 10-2 to give a compound of formula 10-3; and

(c) formation of a compound of formula (Ia^);

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a) The intermediate 10-1 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 1. Reduction of nitro group may be carried out according to the conditions illustrated in Scheme 1.

(b) Sulfonylation of the amino group of the compound 10-2 may be carried out by a number of standard procedures known to those skilled in the art (e.g., "Protection for the Hydroxy Group and the Amino Group", in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2nd Edition, T. W. Greene and P.G. M. Wuts, Ed, ohn Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1991, pp. 117-1 18, 379-384).

(c) Formation of the sulfonylurea compound of formula (la^) may be carried out according to the conditions illustrated in Scheme 1 and lb.

Reaction Scheme 11 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (la) wherein at least one of Y¹, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ is C-NHC(=O)N(R³)(R⁴),

A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is R^^a-N (Rla is H or Cl-4alkyl), (hereinafter represented by Formula (Ia-O)). Compound (Ia-10) may be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) urea formation with a compound of formula 11-1(10-2) to give a compound of formula 11-2; and

(b) formation of a compound of formula (la*^);

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows. (a) The intermediate 11-1(10-2) as obtained in Scheme 10, may be treated with an isocyanate or cyanic acid (usually its salts) according to known procedures (e.g., Satchell and Satchell, Chem. Soc. Rev., 1975, 4, 231-250). More specifically, this reaction may be carried out in a suitable reaction inert solvent such as dichloromethane, THF, benzene or toluene. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

(c) Formation of the sulfonylurea compound of formula (la^O) may be carried out according to the conditions illustrated in Scheme 1 and lb. cheme 11

Intermediate compound 12-2 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 12. Intermediate 12-1 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 1 and Scheme lb. The reduction may be carried out under known hydrogenation conditions such as in the presence of a metal catalyst such as palladium catalysts or platinum catalysts in a reaction inert solvent such as methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate or THF. If desired, the reaction is carried out under acidic conditions in the presence of an acid such as hydrogen chloride or acetic acid. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

Scheme 12

12-1 12-2

In addition, an intermediate compound 13-2 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 13. Intermediate 13-1 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme 1. The reduction may also be canied out by the methods illustrated in Scheme 1.

Scheme 13

reduction

13-1 13-2

An intermediate compound 14-3 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in

Scheme 14. Intermediate 14-1 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in Scheme

1. Reduction of nitro group may be carried out according to the conditions illustrated in Scheme 1. Sulfonylation of the amino group of the compound 14-2 may be carried out by a number of standard procedures known to those skilled in the art

(e.g., "Protection for the Hydroxy Group and the Amino Group", in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2nd Edition, T. W. Greene and P.G. M. Wuts, Ed, ohn Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1991, pp. 117-118, 379-384).

Scheme 14

Intermediate compounds 15-6 and 15-7 may be prepared by the methods illustrated in

Scheme 15. A compound of formula 15-1 may be treated with aqueous ammonia. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from an hour to a week, preferably from 3 hours to 5 days, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Thus, the obtained intermediate 15-2 may be treated with 1,3-diketone compound of formula 15-3, wherein L^, L² and L^ is independently selected from, but not limited to, halo, C]_4alkyl, halo-substituted Cj_4 alkyl, Cj_4 alkoxy, halo- substituted C-j_4 alkoxy, nitro, cyano, C\__\ alkoxy-C1.-4a.kyl, acetyl, C3..7 cycloalkyl, or two adjacent L^, L² and T? groups may be joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms may be replaced by oxygen atoms in the presence of a base such as pyridine, piperadine, imidazole, N,N-dimethylaminopyridine, CH3C(-=O)ONa or NaH2PO4 and in the presence or absence of an acid such as acetic acid, hydrochloric aid or boric acid. Suitable reaction inert solvent includes water, dioxane, DMSO, DMF, p-toluene or ethanol. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 ^CC, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from an hour to a month, preferably from 6 hours to 14 days, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Compounds 15-4 and 15-5 as obtained above may be treated with halogenating agent such as POCI3, SOCI2 or Vilsmeier complex (e.g.,

Laue T.; Plagens A, Eds.; NAMED ORGANIC REACTIONS, Wiley & Sons: New York, 1998, pp 258-262) in the presence or absence of a suitable reaction inert solvent such as dichloromethane, benzene or DMF to give compounds of formula 15-6 and/or 15-7. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 °C to 250 °C preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a day, preferably from 20 minutes to 5 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Scheme 15

Reaction Scheme 16 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (I) wherein R^ is NH2, A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is NH (hereinafter represented by Formula (la-U)) and that of the compound of formula (I), wherein R* is NHC(=0)R¹⁶ (R¹⁶ is Cι_4 alkyl), A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is NH (hereinafter represented by Formula (la^²)) and that of the compound of formula (I), wherein R^ is

NHS(0)₂R¹⁶ (R¹⁶ is C1-.4 alkyl), A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is NH (hereinafter represented by Formula (lal 3))

Compounds (IaH), (la-*²) and (Ia^) may be prepared through the process comprising: (a) 2-amino-benzimidazole or 2-amino-imidazopyridine ring formation) with a compound of formula 16-1(2-7) to give the compound of formula (la¹¹);

(b) carbonylation of the compound of fonnula (la¹¹) to give the compound of formula (la-¹²); and (c) sulfonylation of the compound of formula (la¹¹) to give the compound of formula

(la-¹³).

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a) The compound 16-1(2-7) can be cyclized to form a benzimidazole or a imidazopyridine ring by reaction with an appropriate cyclizing agent to give the compound of formula (lal¹) j_{n a} reaction inert solvent. Suitable cyclizing agents include cyanogen halide (e.g., cyanogen bromide), cyanamide, and guanidine- carbamate. Suitable solvents include tetrahydrofuran (THF), methanol, ethanol, acetonitrile, water, dimethylformamide and the like. This reaction may be carried out at about 0°C to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture, preferably at room temperature to the reflux temperature for about 1 minute to 120 hours, preferably 10 minutes to 72 hours.

(b) The compound of formula (la¹ ) may be reacted with an acylating agent such as alkylcarbonyl halide, acid anhydride in the presence of a base such as triethylamine or pyridine. Suitable reaction inert solvents include THF, DMF or benzene. The reaction may be carried out at about 0°C to about reflux temperature for about 1 minute to 120 hours, preferably 10 minutes to 48 hours.

(c) The compound of formula (la¹¹) may also be reacted with an sulfonylating agent such as alkylsulfonyl halide, sulfonic acid anhydride in the presence of a base such as triethylamine or pyridine. Suitable reaction inert solvents include dichloromethane, THF, DMF or benzene. The reaction may be carried out at about 0°C to about reflux temperature for about 1 minute to 120 hours, preferably 10 minutes to 48 hours. Scheme 16

la¹³

Reaction Scheme 17 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (I) wherein R is R^NH (R ^ is Cι _g alkyl), A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is O or R^^a-N (R^{l a} is H or Cι_4alkyl) (hereinafter represented by Formula

(la¹^)) and that of the compound of formula (I), wherein R! is (R^Ϊ^N (R¹^ is Cj.g alkyl), A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is O or R^{l a} -N (R ^a is H or C^alkyl)

(hereinafter represented by Formula (la¹⁵)).

Compounds (la¹4) and (la¹5) may be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) 2-amino-benzimidazole or 2-amino-imidazopyridine ring formation with a compound of formula 17-1 to give a compound of formula (la ^); and

(b) alkylation of the compound of formula (la¹ ) to give a compound of formula

(la¹⁵). Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a) A compound of formula 17-1 may be subjected to a reaction with an isothiocyanate compound and a subsequent desulfurization under known conditions to give the compound of formula (Ia ^) (e.g., Y. Abe, H. Kayakiri, S. Satoh et al, J. Med. Chem. 1998, 41, 4062). For example, the first reaction may be carried out in a reaction inert solvent such as THF, acetonitrile or an alcohol (e.g., ethanol) at from about room temperature to about 100°C from about 30 minutes to 48 hours. The cyclization may be carried out in the presence of an alkyl halide at from about 0°C to reflux temperature from about 30 minutes to 48 hours.

(b) The compound of formula la¹4 may be treated with appropriate alkyl halides in the presence of a base such as lithium diisopropyl amide (LDA), sodium hydride (NaH) or potassium t-butoxide in a reaction inert solvent such as hexamthylphosphorous triamide(HMPT), THF or DMF at about 0°C to about 100°C for about 5 minutes to about 48 hours.

Scheme 17

MeNCS R¹⁶X

17-1(2-7) 17-2

la 14 ia 15

Reaction Scheme 18 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (I) wherein R ! is R^S (R¹^ is Cj_g alkyl), A is phenyl, B is ethylene and W is O or R*^a-N (R^^a is H or C^alkyl) (hereinafter represented by Formula (la¹ )).

Compound (la¹ ) may be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) 2-amino-benzimidazole or 2-amino-imidazopyridine ring formation with a compound of formula 18-1 to give a compound of fonnula (la 6); and

(b) alkylation of the compound of formula (la¹") to give a compound of formula

(la¹?).

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a) The compound of formula 18-1 may be subjected to a reaction with an thiocarbonyl reagent such as 1,1-thiocarbonylimidazole or di(2-pyridyl)thionocarbonate to give the compound of formula (la¹6) (e.g., Y. Abe, H. Kayakiri, S. Satoh et al, J. Med. Chem. 1998, 41, 4062). For example, the reaction may be carried out in a reaction inert solvent such as THF, acetonitrile, dichloromethane or an alcohol (e.g., ethanol) at from about room temperature to about 100°C from about 30 minutes to 48 hours. The cyclization may be carried out in the presence of an alkyl halide at from about 0°C to reflux temperature from about 30 minutes to 48 hours.

(b) The compound of formula (la¹6) may be treated with appropriate alkyl halides in the presence of a base such as potassium carbonate, lithium diisopropyl amide (LDA), sodium hydride (NaH) or potassium t-butoxide in a reaction inert solvent such as hexamthylphosphorous triamide (HMPT), THF or DMF at about 0°C to about 100°C for about 5 minutes to about 48 hours.

Scheme 18

18-1 la 16 la 17

As shown in Scheme 19, the compound of formula 19-3 (1-5) may also be prepared by reacting a compound of formula 19-1 with a substituted benzene compound of formula 19-2 to give a 1-phenylbenzimidazole compound of formula 19-

3;

The compounds of formula 19-1 may be synthesized by any of the known methods. The group G¹⁹ of the compounds of formula 19-2 is a selected from a suitable displaceable group, for example, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy, methanesulfonyloxy, /?-toluenesulfonyloxy, or boronic acid group.

Scheme 19

OMs, OTf, B(OH)₂; 19-3 pref. F, Br, I, or B(OH)₂

The coupling reaction may be carried out in the presence of a base in a reaction inert solvent. A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, carbonate, or hydride, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert- butoxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydride or potassium hydride, or an amine such as triethylamine, tributylamine, diisopropylethylamine, 2,6- lutidine, pyridine or dimethylaminopyridine. Prefened reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, pyridine, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), l,3-dimethyl-2- imidazolidinone, 1 -methyl-2-pyrrolidinone or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 150 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to several weeks, preferably from 20 minutes to 1 week, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Conveniently, the compound of formula 19-1 may be reacted with the compound of formula 19-2 in the presence of a suitable catalyst to form the compound of formula 19-3 by any synthetic procedure applicable to structure-related compounds known to those skilled in the literature (e.g., Lam, P. Y. S.; Clark, C. G.; Saubern, S; Adams, J; Winters, M. P.; Chan, D. M. T.; Combs, A., Tetrahedron Lett., 1998, 39, 2941-2944, Kiyomori, A.; Marcoux, J.; Buchwald, S. L, Tetrahedron Lett, 1999, 40, 2657-2660, Lam, P. Y. S.; Deudon, S.; Averill, K. M.; Li, R.; He, M. Y.; DeShong, P.; Clark, C. G, J. Am. Chem. Soc, 2000, 122, 7600-7601 , Collman, I. P.; Zhong, M, Org. Lett, 2000, 2, 1233-1236.). Preferred reaction catalyst is selected from, for example, but not limited to, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)-palladium, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride, copper(O), copper(I) acetate, copper(I) bromide, copper(I) chloride, copper(I) iodide, copper(I) oxide, copper(I) trifluoromethanesulfonate, copper(II) acetate, copper(II) bromide, copper(II) chloride, copper(II) iodide, copper(II) oxide, or copper(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate.

As shown in Scheme 20, the compound of formula 1-5 or le-4 may also be prepared through the process comprising:

(a) acylation of a compound of formula 20-1 ;

(b) benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring cyclization of a compound of formula 20-2 to give a compound of formula 20-3. Scheme 20

cyclization

20-1 (1 -3 or 1 e-3) ₂₀-₂ 20-3 (1 -5 or 1 e-4)

R²⁰=OH, OC(0)R¹ , or NP

Each reaction step is described more specifically as follows.

(a) A compound of formula 20-1 (1-3 or le-3) is reacted with an appropriate acylating reagent to give a compound of formula 20-2 in a reaction inert solvent in the presence of, or absence of a coupling reagent and/or additive. Suitable acylating reagents include, but are not limited to, a carboxylic acid, an amino carboxylic acid, an acid anhydride (e.g., acetic anhydride, isobutyric anhydride, benzoic anhydride, isonicotinic anhydride and the like) a formamidine (e.g., formamidine alkylate such as formamidine acetate), an alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., a cycloalkyl carbonyl halide, bicyclic, heterocyclic, or bicyclic-heterocyclic-carbonyl halide, spirocarbocyclic- or spiro- heterocyclic-carbonyl halide), an aryl or an aryl alkyl carbonyl halide (e.g., phenylacethyl halide), an heteroaryl carboxylic acid (e.g., a piperidinyl carboxylic acid compound), trialkyl orthoformate (e.g., triethyl orthoformate), and the like. Suitable reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, benzene, toluene, xylene, o- dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran (THF), dimethylformamide (DMF), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. Suitable coupling reagents are those typically used in peptide synthesis including, but are not limited to, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIPC), 1 -ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (WSC), benzotriazole-l-yloxy-tris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (BOP), diphenylphosphorylazide (DPP A), N-[(lH-l,2,3-benzotriazol-l- yloxy)(dimethylamino)methylidene]-N-methylmethanaminium hexafluorophosphate (ΗBTU), tetramethylfluoroformamidinium hexafluorophosphate (TFFΗ), bromo[tri(l- pyrrolidinyl)]phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (PyBroP), bis(2-oxo-l ,3-oxazolidin- 3-yl)phosphinic chloride (BOP-C1), (lH-l,2,3-benzotriazol-l-yloxy)[tri(l- pynolidinyiyjphosphonium hexafluorophosphate (PyBOP), or the like. Suitable additives include, but are not limited to, lH-l,2,3-benzotriazol-l-ol (ΗOBt), 3H- [l,2,3]triazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-ol (ΗOAt), N,N-dimethyl-4-pyridinamine (DMAP), or the like. The reaction may be canied out at a temperature in the range from of -100 °C to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 ^CC to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a few days, preferably from 30 minutes to 48 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed, (b) The resulting amide compound of formula 20-2 may also be cyclized to form a benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring in the presence of a base (Bashir, M.; Kingston, D. G. L; Carman, R. J.; Van Tassell, R. L.; Wilkins, T. D, Heterocycles, 1987, 26, 2877-2886.). A preferred base is selected from, for example, but not limited to, an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkoxide, or carbonate, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, sodium carbonate, or potassium carbonate, in a reaction inert solvent. Prefened reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, water, methanol, ethanol, tetrahyrofuran (TΗF), benzene, toluene, xylene, dichloromethane, ethyleneglycol, or mixtures thereof. Reaction temperatures are generally in the range of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 to 70 °C, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 hour to 5 days, preferably from 3 hours to 2 days, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed.

As shown in Scheme 21, an intermediate compound of formula 21-2 (1-4 or le- 4) may also be prepared.

Scheme 21

^21"2 oc (1-4 or 1e-4) The compound of formula 21-1 may be reacted with an appropriate aldehyde in a reaction inert solvent in the presence of, or absence of acid to produce an intermediate Shiff base. Succeedingly, the Shi ff base can be oxidativery cyclized to form a benzimidazole or imidazopyridine ring by iodine, sulfur, cupric acetate, mercuric oxide, chloranil, active manganese dioxide, lead tetraacetate, nickel peroxide, barium permanganate, or the like. Suitable reaction inert solvents include, but are not limited to, methanol, ethanol, water, benzene, toluene, xylene, mesitylene, o-dichlorobenzene, nitrobenzene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrahyrofuran (THF), dimethoxyethane (DME), 1,4-dioxane, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or mixtures thereof. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range from of -100 to 250 °C, preferably in the range of 0 °C to the reflux temperature, but if necessary, lower or higher temperature can be employed. Reaction times are, in general, from 1 minute to a few days, preferably from 30 minutes to 48 hours, however shorter or longer reaction times, if necessary, can be employed. Also, the aryl or heteroaryl fused imidazole comopounds of Formula (II) of this invention may be prepared by a variety of synthetic methods known to those skilled in the art.

(II) Reaction Scheme 22 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (II).

Scheme 22

reduction

The compound of formula (II) may be prepared from the compound of 22-1(1- 1) according to the similar procedure to that of described in Scheme 1.

Also, the aryl or heteroaryl comopounds of Formula (III) of this invention may be prepared by a variety of synthetic methods known to those skilled in the art.

(HI)

Reaction Scheme 23 illustrates a method for the preparation of the compound of formula (II).

Scheme 23

23-1 (22-3) _u|

The compound of fonnula (III) may be prepared from the compound of 23- 1(22-3) according to the similar procedure to that of described in Scheme 20. In addition, the benzimidazole moiety of the compound of formula (I) which can be used herein may be prepared by known methods as shown in, for example: (1) Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles and Their Benzo Derivatives; (iii) Synthesis and Applications. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry, Kevin T. Potts, Eds.; Pergamon Press Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1984; Vol.5, pp457-498; (2) Grimmett, M.R. Imidazoles. In Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Ichiro Shinkai, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.: Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.3, pp77-220.

The imidazopyridine moiety of the compound of formula (I) which can be used herein may be prepared by known methods as shown in, for example: Townsend L.B; Wise D.S. Bicyclo 5-6 Systems: Three Heteroatoms 2:1. In Comprehensive

Heterocyclic Chemistry II, Christopher A. Ramsden, Eds.; Elsevier Science Ltd.:

Oxford, UK, 1996; Vol.7, pp283-349.

The starting materials 1-1, 1-8, 1-9, la-2, ld-3, ld-4, ld-5, ld-6, lf-0, 2-2, 5-4, 15-1, 15-3, 22-0 and the other reactants are known or commercially available compounds, or may be prepared according to known procedures for a person skilled in the art.

The subject invention also includes isotopically-labelled compounds, which are identical to those recited in formula (I), but for the fact that one or more atoms are replaced by an atom having an atomic mass or mass number different from the atomic mass or mass number usually found in nature. Examples of isotopes that can be incorporated into compounds of the invention include isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, fluorine and chlorine, such as -^H, ³H, 1³C, ^C, ^N,

¹⁸O, ¹⁷O, ³¹P, ³²P, ³⁵S, ^{1 8}F, and ³⁶C1, respectively. Compounds of the present invention, prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds or of said prodrugs which contain the aforementioned isotopes and/or other isotopes of other atoms are within the scope of this invention. Certain isotopically-labelled compounds of the present invention, for example those into which radioactive isotopes such as H and ^C are incorporated, are useful in drug and/or substrate tissue distribution assay. Tritiated, i.e., ³H, and carbon-14, i.e., 14c, isotopes are particularly preferred for their ease of presentation and detectability. Further, substitution with heavier isotopes such as deutrium, i.e., ^H, can afford therapeutic advantage resulting from greater metabolic stability, for example increased in vivo half-life or reduced dosage requirement and, hence, may be prefened in some circumstances. Isotopically labelled compounds of fonnula (I) of this invention and prodrugs thereof can generally be prepared by carrying out the procedure disclosed in above-disclosed Schemes and/or Examples and Preparations below, by submitting a readily available isotopically labelled reagent for a non-isotopically labelld reagent. The present invention includes salt forms of the compounds (I) as obtained Certain compounds of the present invention are capable of forming pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic cations. Pharmaceutically acceptable non- toxic cations of compounds of formula (I) may be prepared by conventional techniques by, for example, contacting said compound with a stoichiometric amount of an appropriate alkali or alkaline earth metal (sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium) hydroxide or alkoxide in water or an appropriate organic solvent such as ethanol, isopropanol, mixtures thereof, or the like. The bases which are used to prepare the pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts of the acidic compounds of this invention of formula (I) are those which form non-toxic base addition salts, i.e., salts containing pharmaceutically acceptable cations, such as adenine, arginine, cytosine, lysine, benethamine(i.e, N-benzyl-2- phenyletylamine), benzathine(i.e, N,N-dibenzylethylenediamine), choline, diolamine(i.e, diethanolamine), ethylenediamine, glucosamine, glycine, guanidine, guanine, meglumine(i.e, N-methylglucamine), nicotinamide, olamine(i.e, ethanolamine), ornithine, procaine, proline, pyridoxine, serine, tyrosine, valine and tromethamine(i.e, tris or tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane). The base addition salts can be prepared by conventional procedures. Insofar as the certain compounds of this invention are basic compounds, they are capable of forming a wide variety of different salts with various inorganic and organic acids.

The acids which are used to prepare the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of the basic compounds of this invention of formula (I) are those which form non-toxic acid addition salts, i.e., salts containing pharmaceutically acceptable anions, such as the chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate, sulfate or bisulfate, phosphate or acid phosphate, acetate, lactate, citrate or acid citrate, tartrate or bi-tartrate, succinate, malate, fumarate, gluconate, saccharate, benzoate, methanesulfonate, ethanesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate, adipate, aspartate camsylate, (i.e., 1 ,2- ethanedisulfontate), estolate(i.e, laurylsulfate), gluceptate(i.e, gluscoheptonate), gluconate, 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate, xionofoate(i.e, l-hydnoxy-2-naphthoate), isethionate,(i.e, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonate), mucate(i.e, galactarate), 2-naphsylate(i.e, naphthalenesulphonate, stearate, cholate, glucuronate, glutamate, hippurate, lactobionate, lysinate, maleate, mandelate, napadisylate, nicatinate, polygalacturonate, salicylate, sulphosalicylate, tannate, tryptophanate, borate, carbonate, oleate, phthalate and pamoate (i.e., l .l'-methylene-bis-(2-hydroxy-3-naphthoate). The acid addition salts can be prepared by conventional procedures.

Also included within the scope of this invention are bioprecursors (also called pro-drugs) of the compounds of the formula (I). A bioprecursor of a compound of the formula (I) is a chemical derivative thereof which is readily converted back into the parent compound of the formula (I) in biological systems. In particular, a bioprecursor of a compound of the formula (I) is converted back to the parent compound of the formula (I) after the bioprecursor has been administered to, and absorbed by, a mammalian subject, e.g, a human subject. For example, it is possible to make a bioprecursor of the compounds of formula (I) in which one or both of L and W includes hydroxy groups by making an ester of the hydroxy group. When only one of L and W includes hydroxy group, only mono-ester are possible. When both L and W include hydroxy, mono- and di-esters (which can be the same or different) can be made. Typical esters are simple alkanoate esters, such as acetate, propionate, butyrate, etc. In addition, when L or W include a hydroxy group, bioprecursors can be made by converting the hydroxy group to an acyloxymethyl derivative (e.g., a pivaloyloxymethyl derivative) by reaction with an acyloxymethyl halide (e.g, pivaloyloxymethyl chloride).

When the compounds of the formula (I) of this invention may form solvates such as hydrates, such solvates are included within the scope of this invention..

Also, the compounds of formula (I) may be expected more effective therapeutic effects with being co-administered with a COX-2 selective NSAID.

Further, the present invention also encompasses a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, pain, common cold, osteoarthritis, neuropathic pain, brain tumor, diuresis, or the like, which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of the aryl or heteroaryl fused imidazole compound of fonnula (I) and a COX-2 selective NSAID or their pharmaceutically acceptable salt together with a pharmaceutically acceptable canier. The compounds of the invention may advantageously be employed in combination with one or more other therapeutic ingredients selected from, a COX-2 selective, COX-1 selective or non-selective NSAIDs, opioids, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, local anesthetics, disease-modifying anti-rheumatoid drugs, or steroid.

The combination with a COX-2 selective NSAID is particularly favorured for use in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and arthritis. Examples of a COX-2 selective NSAID are nimesulide, celecoxib, rofecoxib and valdecoxib.

The compounds of Formula (I) have been found to possess an activity as prostaglandin E2 receptor antagonist, preferably as EP4 receptor antagonist.

Preferably, these compounds are useful as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and the like, in mammalian subjects, especially humans in need of such agents. The affinity, antagonist activities and analgesic activity can be demonstrated by the following tests respectively.

Method for assessing biological activities

In vitro assays Rat EP receptor cell membrane binding assay:

Stable expression of rat EPl, 2, 3 and 4 receptors in the human embryonic kidney

(HEK293) cell line

The cDNA clones of rat EPl, 2, 3 and 4 receptors are obtained by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from rat kidney or heart cDNA libraries (Clontech). Human embryonic kidney cells (HEK 293) are stably fransfected with expression vectors for rat EPl, 2, 3 and 4 receptors in according to the method described in the article; the journal of biological chemistry vol.271 No.39, pp23642-23645.

Preparation of membrane fraction: The EPl, 2, 3 and 4 transfectant are grown in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium containing 10% fetal calf serum, 100 U/ml penicillin, 100 μg/ml streptomycin and 600 μg/ml G418 (selection medium) at 37°C in a humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2 in air. For the membrane preparation, cells are harvested with phosphate buffered saline ( PBS ) and centrifuged at 400 x g for 5 min. The pellet is suspended with child (4°C) PBS containing 1 mM Pefabloc (4-(2-aminoethyl)-benzenesulfonyl fluoride (AEBSF)), 10 μM Phosphoramidon, 1 μM Pepstatin A, 10 μM Elastatinal, 100 μM Antipain. Cells are lysed with ultrasonic cell disrupter for 20-sec sonication. Then cell mixtures are centrifuged at 45,000 x g for 30 minutes. The pellet is resuspended in assay buffer ( 10 mM 2-morpholinoeth-anesulfonic acid (MES)-KOH, 1 mM etylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), 10 mM MgCl2, pH 6.0 ), and protein concentration is determined by Bradford method (Bio-Rad assay). This membrane preparation is stored at -80°C freezer until use for binding assay.

Binding assay: Membrane binding assay

[³H]-PGE2 membrane binding assays are performed in the reaction mixture of 10 mM MES/KOH (pH6.0), 10 mM MgCl₂, 1 mM EDTA, 1 nM [³H]-PGE₂ (Amersham

TRK431, 164Ci/mmol), 2-10 μg of protein from membrane fraction (rat EPl, 2, 3 and 4/HEK293 transfectant) and test compound (total volume is 0.1ml in 96 well polypropylene plate). Incubation is conducted for 60 min at room temperature prior to separation of the bound and free radioligand by rapid filtration through glass fiber filters (Printed Filtermat B, 1205-404, glass fiber, double thickness, size 102 x 258 mm, Wallac inc., presoaked in 0.2% polyethylenimine). Filters are washed with assay buffer and the residual [ H]-PGE2 bound to the filter is determined by liquid scintillation counter (1205 Betaplate™). Specific binding is defined as the difference between total binding and nonspecific binding which is determined in the presence of 10 μM PGE2-

cAMP assay in rat EP4 transfectant

HEK293 cells expressing rat EP4 receptors (rEP4 cells) are maintained in DMEM containing 10% FCS and 600 μg/ml geneticin. For harvesting rEP4 cells, culture medium is aspirated and cells in 75cm-² flask are washed with 10 ml of phosphate buffered saline ( PBS ). Another 10 ml of PBS is added to the cells and incubated for 20 min at room temperature. Rat EP4 cells are harvested by pipetting and centrifuged at 300 g for 4min. Cells are resuspended in DMEM without neutral red at a density of 5 xlO^ cells/ml. The cells (70 μl) are mixed with 70 μl of DMEM (without neutral red) containing 2 mM IBMX (PDE inhibitor), 1 nM PGE2 and test compounds in PCR-tubes, and incubated at 37°C for 10 min. The reaction is stopped by heating at 100°C for 10 min with thermal cycler. Concentration of cAMP in reaction mixtures is determined with SPA cAMP Kit (Amersham) according to the manufacture's instruction.

Reference : Eur.J.Pharmacol. 340 (1997) 227-241

In vivo assays

Carrageenan induced mechanical hyperalgesia in rats: Male 4-week-old SD rats (Japan SLC) were fasted over night. Hyperalgesia was induced by intraplantar injection of λ -carrageenin (0.1 ml of 1% w/v suspension in saline, Zushikagaku). The test compounds (1ml of 0.1% methylcellulose/lOOg body weight) were given per orally at 5.5 hours after the carrageenin injection. The mechanical pain threshold was measured by analgesy meter (Ugo Basile) at 4, 5, 6.5 and 7.5 hours after the carrageenin injection and the change of pain threshold was calculated.

Reference : Randall L.O. & Selitto IJ, Arch. Int. Pharmacodyn. Ill, 409-419, 1957 Prostaglandin EγfPGE?)- induced thermal hyperalgesia in rats:

Male 4-week-old SD rats (Japan SLC) were fasted over night. Hyperalgesia was induced by intraplantar injection of lOOng of PGE2 in 5%DMSO/saline(100ul) into the right hindpaw of the rats. Animals were given orally or intravenously either vehicle (po : 0.1 % methyl cellulose, iv: 10% DMSO/saline) or a test compound 15 or 5 min. prior to PGE2 injection, respectively. Rats were placed in plastic cages of plantar test apparatus (Ugo Basile) and the mobile radiant heat source was focused on right hind paw of the rats. The thermal paw-withdrawal latency (sec.) was measured at 15 min after PGE2 injection and the change in withdrawal threshold was calculated. Reference : Hargreaves K. et al. Pain 32, 77-88, 1988.

Most of the compounds prepared in the working examples appearing hereafter demonstrate higher affinity for EP4-receptors than for EPl, 2 and 3-receptors.

Some preferred compounds prepared in the working examples as described below were tested by the above method, and showed an ED₅₀ value under 60mg/kg.

The aryl or heteroaryl fused imidazole compounds of formula (I) of this invention can be administered via either the oral, parenteral or topical routes to mammals. In general, these compounds are most desirably administered to humans in doses ranging from 0.1 mg to 3000 mg, preferably from 1 mg to 500 mg, which may be administered in a single dose or in divided doses throughout the day, although variations will necessarily occur depending upon the weight and condition of the subject being treated, the disease state being treated and the particular route of administration chosen. However, for example, a dosage level that is in the range of from 0.01 mg to 10 mg per kg of body weight per day is most desirably employed for treatment of pain associated with inflammation.

The compounds of the present invention may be administered alone or in combination with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents by either of the above routes previously indicated, and such administration can be carried out in single or multiple doses. More particularly, the novel therapeutic agents of the invention can be administered in a wide variety of different dosage forms, i.e., they may be combined with various pharmaceutically acceptable inert carriers in the form of tablets, capsules, lozenges, troches, hard candies, powders, sprays, creams, salves, suppositories, jellies, gels, pastes, lotions, ointments, aqueous suspensions, injectable solutions, elixirs, syrups, and the like. Such carriers include solid diluents or fillers, sterile aqueous media and various nontoxic organic solvents, etc. Moreover, oralpharmaceutical compositions can be suitably sweetened and/or flavored. In general, the therapeutically-effective compounds of this invention are present in such dosage forms at concentration levels ranging 5% to 95 % by weight.

For oral administration, tablets containing various excipients such as microcrystalline cellulose, sodium citrate, calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate and glycine may be employed along with various disintegrants such as starch and preferably corn, potato or tapioca starch, alginic acid and certain complex silicates, together with granulation binders like polyvinylpyrrolidone, sucrose, gelatin and acacia. Additionally, lubricating agents such as magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate and talc are often very useful for tabletting purposes. Solid compositions of a similar type may also be employed as fillers in gelatin capsules; preferred materials in this connection also include lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols. When aqueous suspensions and/or elixirs are desired for oral administration, the active ingredient may be combined with various sweetening or flavoring agents, coloring matter or dyes, and, if so desired, emulsifying and/or suspending agents as well, together with such diluents as water, ethanol, propylene glycol, glycerin and various like combinations thereof.

For parenteral administration, solutions of a compound of the present invention in either sesame or peanut oil or in aqueous propylene glycol may be employed. The aqueous solutions should be suitably buffered (preferably pH>8) if necessary and the liquid diluent first rendered isotonic. These aqueous solutions are suitable for intravenous injection purposes. The oily solutions are suitable for intra-articular, intra-muscular and subcutaneous injection purposes. The preparation of all these solutions under sterile conditions is readily accomplished by standard pharmaceutical techniques well known to those skilled in the art. Additionally, it is also possible to administer the compounds of the present invention topically when treating inflammatory conditions of the skin and this may preferably be done by way of creams, jellies, gels, pastes, ointments and the like, in accordance with standard pharmaceutical practice.

EXAMPLES The invention is illustrated in the following non-limiting examples in which, unless stated otherwise: all operations were carried out at room or ambient temperature, that is, in the range of 18-25 °C; evaporation of solvent was carried out using a rotary evaporator under reduced pressure with a bath temperature of up to 60 ^CC; reactions were monitored by thin layer chromatography (TLC) and reaction times are given for illustration only; melting points (mp) given are unconected (polymorphism may result in different melting points); the structure and purity of all isolated compounds were assured by at least one of the following techniques: TLC (Merck silica gel 60 F₂₅₄ precoated TLC plates), mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared red absorption spectra (IR) or microanalysis. Yields are given for illustrative purposes only. Flash column chromatography was carried out using Merck silica gel 60 (230-400 mesh ASTM). Low-resolution mass spectral data (El) were obtained on a Automass 120 (JEOL) mass spectrometer. Low-resolution mass spectral data (ESI) were obtained on a Quattro II (Micromass) mass spectrometer or a ZMD (Micromass). NMR data was determined at 270 MHz (JEOL JNM-LA 270 spectrometer) or 300 MHz (JEOL JNM-LA300 spectrometer) using deuterated chloroform (99.8% D) or dimethylsulfoxide (99.9% D) as solvent unless indicated otherwise, relative to tetramethylsilane (TMS) as internal standard in parts per million (ppm); conventional abbreviations used are: s = singlet, d = doublet, t = triplet, q = quartet, quint = quintet, m = multiplet, br. = broad, etc. IR spectra were measured by a Shimazu infrared spectrometer (IR-470). Chemical symbols have their usual meanings; bp (boiling point), mp (melting point), L (liter(s)), mL (milliliter(s)), g (gram(s)), mg (milligram(s)), mol (moles), mmol (millimoles), eq. (equivalent(s)), quant. (quantitative yield).

EXAMPLE 1

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL|PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE

STEP 1. 4,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-2(lH)-pyridinone

A mixture of ethyl nitroacetate (80.0 g, 601 mmol) in ammonium hydroxide (25% NΗ₃ in water, 400 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 3 days, and then the solution was concentrated by air-drying. The residue was dissolved in water (450 mL). To the solution was added 2,4-pentanedione (73.1 g, 730 mmol), pyridine (16.2 mL, 200 mmol) and acetic acid (11.4 mL, 200 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for an additional 7 days. The resulting precipitates were collected by filtration and dried under reduced pressure to give 35.0 g (35%) of the title compound as yellow solids:

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 12.44 (1H, br.s), 6.06 (1H, s), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.13 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-Chloro-4.6-dimethyl-3-nitropyridine

A mixture of 4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2(lH)-pyridinone (step 1 , 10.0 g, 29.7 mmol) in phosphorus oxychloride (35 mL, 187.3 mmol) was stirred at 95 °C for 3 h, then cooled to 45 °C. The excess amount of phosphorus oxychloride was removed by distillation under reduced pressure at 45 °C. The residue was cooled to room temperature, and diluted with dichloromethane (75 mL). The resulting solution was cooled to 0°C, and 2N hydrochloric acid (50 mL) was added dropwise into the solution. The organic layer was separated, and washed with 2N hydrochloric acid (4 x 25 mL), 2N aqueous NaOH (2 x 50 mL) and brine (50 mL). The organic phase was dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated under reduced pressure to give 10.0 g (90%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.07 (1H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2- {4- (4,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminolphenyl} ethanol A mixture of 2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-3-nitropyridine (step 2, 1.3 g, 7.0 mmol) and 4- aminophenylethyl alcohol (1.4 g, 10.2 mmol) was placed in a sealed tube and heated at 150 °C for 3 h. The reaction mixture was cooled and purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1) to afford 1.6 g

(80%) of the title compound as orange solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.55 (1H, br.s), 7.57 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.52 (1H, s), 3.84 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s).

STEP 4. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol

To a stined solution of 2- {4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 3, 1.6 g, 5.6 mmol) in ethyl acetate (15 mL) was added 10% Pd-C (160 mg). The mixture was stined at room temperature for 6 h under hydrogen atmosphere. The palladium catalyst was removed by filtration and washed with ethanol (100 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 1.3 g (92%) of the title compound as pale yellow solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.10 (4H, s), 6.61 (1H, s), 3.81 (2H, t, J-6.4 Hz), 2.80 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.19 (3H, s).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

To a stined suspension of 2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 4, 1.3 g, 5.1 mmol) in toluene (30 mL) was added dropwise propionyl chloride (990 mg, 10.7 mmol) at 0 °C, and the reaction mixture was heated at reflux temperature for 2 h. After cooling, the mixture was poured into water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with 2N aqueous NaOH (50 mL) and brine (50 mL), then dried (MgSO₄). Removal of solvent gave 1.8 g (quant.) of the title compound as brown solids: 'H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.35 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethanol

To a solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 5, 1.75 g, 5.1 mmol) in methanol/TΗF (v/v, 1 :1, 28 mL) was added 4N aqueous LiOΗ (4.6 mL, 18.4 mmol) and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature. After 3 h, the mixture was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in water (30 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 mL), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gradient elution from 2:1 to 0:1) to afford 1.3 g (86%.) of the title compound as pale brown solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.81-3.75 (2H, m), 3.47 (IH. br.s), 2.92 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b1pyridine To a solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 6, 2.2 g, 7.4 mmol) in toluene (40 mL) was added thionyl chloride (2.0 mL, 23.6 mmol), and the resulting mixture was stirred at 80 °C for 3 h. The volatile components were removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gradient elution from 2:1 to 1 :1) to afford 2.1 g (90%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.78 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 3.15 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.71 (3H, s), 2.54 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 8. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl azide To a stirred solution of 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 7, 2.8 g, 9.0 mmol) and KI (1.5 g, 9.0 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) was added sodium azide (1.2 g, 18.0 mmol), and then the resulting mixture was stirred overnight at 100 °C. The reaction mixture was poured into water (100 mL), and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (50 mL) and brine (50 mL), then dried (Na-_^SO.,). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1:1) to afford 2.35 g (85%) of the title compound as white solids:

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.59 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 9. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethylamine To a solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 8, 2.35 g, 7.3 mmol) in methanol (50 mL) was added 10%) Pd-C (200 mg). The resulting mixture was stirred for 4 h under hydrogen atmosphere. The mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol/triethylamine (100:5:1) to afford 2.01 g (94%) of the title compound as white solids: 'Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.39 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.05 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.88-2.78 (4H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 10 2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-r((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

To a solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 9, 1.2 g, 4.0 mmol) in dichloromethane (15 mL) was added i-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate (805 mg, 4.0 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 h. After removal of solvent, the residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol

(20:1) to afford 1.10 g (56%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.85 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.16 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 6.12 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.46 (2H, m), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.74-2.64 (5H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 2

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINOiCA-RBONYDAMINOlETHYDPHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, SODIUM SALT

To a solution of 2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 1, 5.0 g, 10.2 mmol) in methanol (20 mL) was added 2N aqueous

NaOΗ (5.1 mL, 10.2 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 min and concentrated. The residual solids were collected by filteration and dried under reduced pressure at 50 °C to afford the title compound as white solids: Η- NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.60 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31-7.39 (4H, m), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.96 (IH, s), 3.15 (2H, br.s), 2.66-2.75 (4H, m), 2.53 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 3

2-r4-(2-ETHYL-5.7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-61PYRIDINE-3- YL)PHENYL1ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE To a solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 6 of Example 1, 300 mg, 1.0 mmol) in dichloromethane (10 mL) was added /7-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate (237 mg, 1.2 mmol). The resulting mixture was stined at room temperature overnight. After removal of solvent, the residual solids were recrystallized from ethyl acetate to afford 454 mg (92%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.93 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22 (4H, s), 6.92 (IH, s), 4.87 (IH, br.s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 4

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({METHYLr(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO}CARBONYL AMINO1ETHYLiPHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRTDINE

To a stirred solution of 2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 1, 200 mg, 0.41 mmol) in TΗF (10 mL) was added dropwise a solution of lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) (2.0 N in heptane/hexane/ethylbenzene, 0.8 mL, 1.6 mmol) with ice-cooling over a period of 10 min. After completion of the addition, the stirring was continued for an additional 20 min at the same temperature. To the resulting mixture was added dropwise Mel (0.5 mL) at 0 °C, and stirred at room temperature for 15 h. The mixture was poured into a solution of phosphate buffer (100 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 mL), dried (NajSO , and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol

(10:1) to give 10 mg (5%) of the title compound as a colorless oil: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.64 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.53-7.25 (7H, m), 6.89 (IH, s), 3.65-3.55 (2H, m), 3.14 (3H, s), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 5 ill

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-rMETHYL({[(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINOiCARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL}PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE

STEP 1. N-{2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyll- N-methylamine

A mixture of 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (step 7 of Example 1, 627 mg, 9.0 mmol), a solution of methylamine (40% in methanol, 6 mL) and water (6 mL) was placed in a sealed tube and heated overnight at 130 °C. The reaction mixture was partitioned between dichloromethane (50 mL) and water (50 mL). The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with dichloromethane (50 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine (50 mL) and dried (Νa^_jSO^). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol (5:1) to afford 523 mg (85%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J-8.3 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 4.73 (IH, br.s), 2.93 (4H, s), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.49 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-rmethyl({[Y4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino|carbonyl)aminolethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

To a solution of N-{2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl} -N-methylamine (step 1, 523 mg, 1.7 mmol) in dichloromethane (10 mL) and triethylamine (2 mL) was added /?-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate (400 mg, 2.0 mmol). The resulting reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6 h. After removal of solvent, the residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol (10:1) to afford 358 mg (42%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.93 (2Η, d, J-8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 3.66-3.49 (2H, m), 3.51 (3H, s), 2.93-2.70 (4H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz). EXAMPLE 6

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({[(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL1 AMINO) CARBONYL)AMINO1PROPYL) PHEN YL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b]PYRIDINE STEP 1. 1 -(4-Aminophenyl)-2-propanol

A mixture of l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol (Schadt, F.L.; et al. J.Am.Chem.Soc, 1978, 100, 228, 2.2 g, 12.3 mmol), iron powder (3.3 g, 59.1 mmol), ammonium chloride (370 mg, 6.9 mmol), ethanol (48 mL) and water (24 mL) was heated at reflux temperature for 2 h. The mixture was cooled and filtered through a pad of Celite. The filtrate was concentrated. The residue was diluted with ethyl acetate (200 mL) and washed with water (2 x 100 mL). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1:1) to afford 1.45 g (78 %) of the title compound as a yellow oil:

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.00 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 3.99-3.89 (IH, m), 3.60 (2H, br s), 2.72-2.52 (2H, m), 1.22 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 2. l-{4-r(4,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl}-2-propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-propanol (step 1) and 2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-3- nitropyridine (step 2 of Example 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.59 (IH, br.s), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.53 (IH, s), 4.13-4.01 (IH, m), 2.82-2.64 (2H, m), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 3. l-{4-[(3-Amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl}-2-propanol

A mixture of l-{4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}-2-propanol (step 2, 500 mg, 1.66 mmol), iron powder (440 mg, 7.88 mmol), ammonium chloride (80 mg, 1.5 mmol) in ethanol/water (v/v, 31 :8, 39 mL) was heated at reflux temperature for 2 h. The mixture was cooled and filtered through a pad of Celite. The filtrate was concentrated. The residue was diluted with dichloromethane (200 mL) and washed with water (2 x 100 mL). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Removal of solvent gave 450 mg (quant.) of the title compound as brown solids: TLC Rf 0.10 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyll-l- methylethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from l-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}-2-propanol (step 3) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.30 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 5. l-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyl1-2- propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-l- methylethyl propionate (step 4). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 4.16- 4.07 (IH, m), 2.90-2.76 (4H, m), 2.66 (2H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.32-1.22 (6H, m).

STEP 6. 3-r4-(2-Chloropropyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-2- propanol (step 5). TLC Rf = 0.50 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1:1).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-ynphenyl1-l - methylethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloropropyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (step 6). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40 (2Η, d, JM8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.81- 3.74 (IH, m), 2.95-2.79 (4H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 8. l-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyl1-2- propanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-l- methylethyl azide (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40-7.31 (4Η, m), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.31-3.20 (IH, m), 2.87-2.77 (3H, m), 2.66-2.58 (4H, m), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=8.3 Hz), 1.19 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz).

STEP 9. 2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino| carbonyl)aminolpropyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-2- propanamine (step 8). mp 128 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 506.19 (M + Η)⁺; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.74 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30-7.19 (6H, m), 6.90 (IH, s), 4.08-4.02 (IH, m), 2.84-2.72 (4H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.32 (3H, s), 1.20-1.13 (6H, m).

EXAMPLE 7 2-r4-(2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDIN-3-YL)PHENYLl-l- METHYLETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-2-propanol (step 5 of Example 6). mp 108 °C; MS (ESI) m z 507.18 (M + Η ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.91 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.23 (4H, s), 6.91 (IH, s), 5.10-5.04 (IH, m), 2.95-2.76 (4H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.28-1.21 (6H, m).

EXAMPLE 8 5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINQ}CARB^QNYL)AMIN01ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-PROPYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE STEP 1. 2-[4-(5,7-Dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl butyrate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 4 of Example 1) and butyryl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.77, (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.32 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 1.81-1.58 (4H, m), 1.00-0.86 (6H, m).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(5,7-Dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,7-dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl butyrate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 4.00- 3.89 (2H, m), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.78 (2H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 1.80-1.64 (2H, m), 0.92 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyn-5,7-dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,7-dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 2). MS (El) m z 327 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5,7-Dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenynethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5,7-dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (step 3). MS (El) m/z 334 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.60 (2H, t, J=7,2 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.77 (2H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.75-1.62 (2H, m), 0.90 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). STEP 5. 2-[4-(5,7-Dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3- yl)phenyl^"|ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,7-dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.88 (IH, s), 3.89 (2H, br.s), 3.18 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.75 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.64 (3H, s), 2.48 (3H, s), 1.78-1.63 (2H, m), 0.90 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 6. 5 ,7-Dimethyl-3-(4- j2-\( { f(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino}carbonyl)aminolethyl}phenyl)-2-propyl-3H- imidazo 4,5-b1pyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,7-dimethyl-2-propyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.86 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.16 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 6.10 (IH, br.s), 3.58-3.46 (2H, m), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.71-2.59 (5H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.74-1.61 (2H, m), 0.89 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 9

2-ISOPROPYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4- (2-|T {f(4-

METHYLPHENYLISULFQNYL] AMINO) CARBONYL) AMINQ1ETHYL1 PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE

STEP 1. 5-Bromo-4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinol

To a solution of 5-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinylamine (Ηeitsch, Η.; et al.

Bioorg. Med. Chem. 1991, 5, 673, 2.0 g, 8.1 mmol) in trifluoroacetic acid water (v/v,

2: 1, 30 mL) was added sodium nitrite (1.1 g, 16 mmol) in small portions at room temperature, and then the reaction mixture was stirred overnight. The resulting precipitates were collected by filtration, washed with water, and dried under reduced pressure to give 2.2 g (quant.) of the title compound: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 2.53 (3Η, s), 2.38 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 3-Bromo-6-chloro-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitropyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 1 from 5-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCLj) δ 2.72 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2- {4-r(5-Bromo-4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminolphenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 3-bromo-6-chloro-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitropyridine (step 2) and 4- aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ 8.66 (IH, br.s), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.90-3.77 (2H, m), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.59 (3H, s).

STEP 4. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-5-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[(5-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.12 (4H, s), 6.21 (IH, s), 3.38 (IH, br.s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.80 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(6-Bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yl)pheny 11 ethyl 2-methylpropanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[(3-amino-5-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 4) and isobutyryl chloride. MS (El) m/z 457 (M⁺).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(6-Bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b]pyridin-3- vDphenyflethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethyl 2-methylpropanoate (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.96 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.15-3.03 (IH, m), 2.97 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.76 (3H, s), 2.67 (3H, s), 1.34 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz).

STEP 7. 6-Bromo-3- 4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazor4,5-blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.15-3.02 (IH, m), 2.76 (3H, s), 2.66 (3H, s), 1.33 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz).

STEP 8. 2-r4-(6-Bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yQpheny 11 ethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from 6-bromo-3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 7). MS (El) m/z 412 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.60 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.16-3.02 (IH, m), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.77 (3H, s), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.33 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz).

STEP 9, [4-(2-Isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of

Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 8).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 6.60 (2H, br.s), 3.32-3.00 (5H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.48 (3H, s), 1.31 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz). STEP 10 2-Isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino)carbonyl)aminolethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of

Example 1 from [4-(2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 9).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.87 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 6.08 (IH, br.s), 3.56-3.43 (2H, m), 3.02-2.89 (IH, m), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.41 (6H, s), 1.26 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz).

EXAMPLE 10

2-ISOPROPYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CA-P^ONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b]PYRIDINE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4- (2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino)carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridine (Example 9). MS (ESI) m z 506 (M 4- Η)⁺.

EXAMPLE 11

2-BUTYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL] AMINO} CARBONYL) AMINOjETHYL} PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDINE STEP 1. 2-r4-(6-Bromo-2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yl)phenyl)ethyl pentanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[(3-amino-5-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 4 of Example 9) and pentanoyl chloride. MS (El) m/z 485 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.05 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.79 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 2.75 (3H, s), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.33 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.75-1.54 (4H, m), 1.40-1.20 (4H, m), 0.91 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(6-Bromo-2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b1pyridin-3- yl)pheny 11 ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl pentanoate (step 1). MS (El) m/z 401 (M⁺).

STEP 3. 6-Bromo-2-butyl-3-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyn-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- bjpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7

Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 2). MS (El) m/z 419 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(6-Bromo-2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yl)pheny!1ethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from 6-bromo-2-butyl-3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 3).

MS (El) m z 426 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.61 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.79 (2H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 2.75 (3H, s), 2.67 (3H, s), 1.75-1.60 (2H, m), 1.36-1.20 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Butyl-5 -dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-bIpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 4). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.59 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.52- 3.22 (4H, m), 3.01 (2H, br.s), 2.90 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 2.74 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 1.79- 1.62 (2H, m), 1.41-1.23 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 6. 2-Butyl-5,7-dimethvl-3-(4-{2-rαr(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- blpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.86 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 6.09 (IH, br.s), 3.56-3.44 (2H, m), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.70-2.59 (5H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.69-1.43 (2H, m), 1.30- 1.18 (2H, m), 0.80 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 12

2-BUTYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-f({r(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[( {[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 11).

MS (ESI) m z 520 (M + Η)⁺.

EXAMPLE 13

2-ISOBUTYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({r(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMΓNO1ETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-blPYRIDINE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(2-Isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl 3- methylbutanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step

4 of Example 1) and isovaleryl chloride.

MS (El) m/z 407 (M⁺). STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethyl 3-methylbutanoate (step 1). MS (El) m z 323 (M⁺).

STEP 3. 3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 2).

MS (El) m z 341 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.80 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.68 (2H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.14-1.96 (IH, m), 0.86 (6H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (step 3).

MS (El) m/z 348 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.60 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.69 (2H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.08-1.98 (IH, m), 0.87 (6H, d, J=6.7 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yQphenyllethylamine

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.80 (2H, br.s), 2.68 (2H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 2.18-2.00 (IH, m), 0.88 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-Isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ 7.85 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.21 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 6.14 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.42 (2H, m), 2.82 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.53 (2H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.10-1.92 (IH, m), 0.81 (6H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 14 2-ISOBUTYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4- |2-[Y {\(A-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4- {2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 13).

MS (ESI) m/z 520 (M + Η)⁺.

EXAMPLE 15 5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

L)-2-NEOPENTYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDrNE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(2-Neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4.5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl

3,3-dimethylbutanoate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of

Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step

4 of Example 1) and tert-butylacetyl chloride. MS (El) m/z 435 (M⁺).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3- yQpheny 11 ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl 3,3-dimethylbutanoate (step 1). MS (El) m z 337 (M⁺).

STEP 3. 3- 4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 2). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz) , 6.89 (IH, s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.79 (2H, s), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 0.89 (9H, s).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 3).

MS (El) m z 362 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz) , 6.91 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.78 (2H, s), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 0.88 (9H, s).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-blpyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 4). MS (El) m z 336 (M⁺).

STEP ____ , 2-Neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4- {2-[( (f(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-neopentyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-6]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.86 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 6.18 (IH, br.s), 3.56-3.46 (2H, m), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.60 (2H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 0.87 (9H, s).

EXAMPLE 16 5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-[Y{lY4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL AMINO]ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-NEOPENTYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-neopentyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (Example 15). MS (ESI) m z 534 (M + Η)⁺.

EXAMPLE 17

5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4- |2-f( {[(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L -2-[2-(l,3-THIAZOL-2-YL ETHYL1-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE STEP 1. N-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-N-(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 Example 1 from 2- {4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 3 of Example 1).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.46 (1Η, br.s), 8.29 (1Η, d, J=8.8 Ηz), 7.42 (1Η, d, J=1.7 Ηz), 7.35 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.97 (IH, dd, J=8.8, 1.7 Hz), 3.77 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.13 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz).

STEP 2. N²-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-4,6-dimethyl-2,3-pyridinediamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 6 from N-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-N-(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2- pyridinyl)amine (step 1). MS (El) m z 383 (M⁺).

STEP 3. 3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-5,7-dimethyl-2-[2-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethyl1-3H- imidazor4,5-blpyridine

To a mixture of N²-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-4,6-dimethyl-2,3-pyridinediamine (step 2, 276 mg, 1.0 mmol) and 3-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)propanoic acid (157 mg, 1.0 mmol) in dichloromethane (10 mL) was added l-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide, hydrochloride (WSC) (192 mg, 1.0 mmol) in one portion. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was suspended in toluene (20 mL) and heated at 150 °C for 5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water (50 mL), the organic phase was separated, and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The combined organic phases were washed with brine (50 mL) and dried (Νa^O,,). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1:1) to afford 210 mg

(53%) of the title compound: MS (El) m/z 396 (M⁺); Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.63 (1Η, d, J=3.4 Ηz), 7.39 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.15 (IH, d, J=3.4 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 3.78 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 3.69-3.50 (2H, m), 3.39-3.20 (2H, m), 3.15 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s).

STEP 4. 2-(4- |5,7-Dimethyl-2-r2-(l ,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethyl1-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yl)phenyl)ethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5,7-dimethyl-2-[2-(l,3-thiazol-2- yl)ethyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 3).

MS (El) m/z 403 (M⁺); Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.63 (1Η, d, J=3.5 Ηz), 7.38 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.15 (IH, d, J=3.5 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 3.63-3.54 (4H, m), 3.34-3.26 (2H, m), 2.98 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s).

STEP 5. 2-(4-{5,7-Dimethyl-2-r2-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethyll-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yl ) pheny l)ethy lamine

Example 1 from 2-(4-{5,7-dimethyl-2-[2-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl}phenyl)ethyl azide (step 4).

MS (El) m/z 377 (M⁺).

STEP 6, 5,7-Dimethyl-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-2-[2-(l,3-thiazole-2- yl)ethyl1-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-(4-{5,7-dimethyl-2-[2-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl}phenyl)ethylamine (step 5).

MS (ESI) m z 575 (M + Η)⁺; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.83 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.61 (IH, d, J=3.5 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.19-7.15 (3H, m), 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 6.21 (IH, br.s), 3.52-3.40 (4H, m), 3.20-3.13 (2H, m), 2.81 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 18

BIPHENYLSULFONYDAMXNOICARBONYL) AMINQ)ETHYL1PHENYL) -2- ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDP E

STEP 1. Phenyl 2-r4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yQphenyllethylcarbamate

To a stirred solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 9 of Example 1, 1.55 g, 5.3 mmol) and triethylamine (0.80 mL, 5.8 mmol) in dichloromethane (26 mL) cooled in an ice bath was added dropwise phenyl chloroformate (0.69 mL, 5.5 mmol), and the mixture was stined at ambient temperature. After 30 min, the reaction mixture was partitioned between saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (30 mL) and dichloromethane (30 mL). The organic layer was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with dichloromethane (30 mL). The combined organic phases were dried (Na^SO and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from dichloromethane/hexane to give 1.90 g (87%) of the title compound as pale brown crystals: 'H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.43-7.11 (9H, m), 6.91 (IH, s), 5.50 (IH, br.s), 3.57 (2H, pseudo q, J=6.9 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 3-{4-r2-({f(4-Biphenylsulfonyl)aminolcarbonyl)amino)ethynphenyl)-2- ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridine

To a stirred solution of 4-biphenylsulfonamide (Greenlee, W. J.; Walsh, T. F.; et al. Eur. Pat. Appl, EP 617001 (1994), 56 mg, 0.24 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was added NaΗ (60% oil dispersion, 20 mg, 0.5 mmol) at room temperature. After 5min, phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1, 100 mg, 0.24 mmol) was added, and the mixture was stirred for an additional lh. The mixture was poured into water (50 mL) and extracted with diethyl ether (2 x 50 mL). The combined extracts were washed with water (50 mL), brine (50 mL) and dried (MgSO₄). Removal of solvent gave white oily solids. Purification by preparative TLC (ethyl acetate) gave 66 mg (50%>) of the title compound as a colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/z 554 (M + Η)⁺; 'H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.06 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.13 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.60-7.53 (2H, m), 7.48-7.36 (3H, m), 7.21 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 6.11 (IH, br.t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.54 (2H, dt, J=5.9, 6.0 Hz), 2.89 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 2.64 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t„ J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 19

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-r2-({f(l-

NAPHTHYLSULFONYL)AMINOlCARBONYL)AMINO)ETHYLlPHENYL)-3H- DvLIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDrNE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and 1 -naphtylsulfonamide (Arnswald, M.; Neumann, W.P. Chem. Bet:, 1991, 124, 1997; Khorgami, M.H. Synthesis, 1972, 574).

MS (ESI) m/z 528 (M + H)⁺; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.52-8.48 (IH, m), 8.36 (IH, dd, J=l. l, 7.3 Hz), 8.11 (IH, d, 8.3 Hz), 8.00-7.94 (IH, m), 7.63-7.50 (3H, m), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.13 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.94 (IH, s), 6.32 (IH, br.t, J=5.7 Hz), 3.50 (2H, dt, J=5.9, 6.0 Hz), 2.82 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.68 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 20

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3- |4-f2-( (f(2-

NAPHTHYLSULFONYL)AMIN01CARBONYL)AMINO)ETHYL1PHENYL)-3H-

IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and 2-naphtylsulfonamide.

MS (ESI) m z 528 (M + Η ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.60 (1Η, s), 8.01-7.84 (5Η, m), 7.64-7.52 (2H, m), 7.20-7.08 (4H, m), 6.92 (IH, s), 6.20 (IH, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.52-3.45 (2H, q, J=6.1 Hz), 2.84-2.80 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.71-2.62 (2H, q, J=6.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.22-1.16 (3H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 21

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-(2-|-( (2-

THIENYDSULFONYL1 AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENYD-3H- IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and 2-thiophenesulfonamide (Huang, H.C.; Reinhard, E.J.; Reitz, D.B. Tetrahedron Lett, 1994, 35, 7201.; Graham, S.L.; Scholz, T.H. Synthesis, 1986, 1031).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.01 (IH, s), 7.78 (IH, dd, J=1.3, 4.9 Hz), 7.63 (IH, dd, =1.3, 4.9 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.09 (IH, dd, J=3.8, 5.0 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 6.05 (IH, t, J=5.3 Hz), 3.53 (2H, q, J=6.2 Hz), 2.96 (3H, s), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.67 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 22

3-(4-{2-r({r(5-CHLORO-2-

THIENYDSULFONYLIAMINO) CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL) PHENYD-2- ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-lMIDAZOf4,5-blPYRIDINE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and 5-chloro-2- thiophenesulfonamide.

MS (ESI) m/z 518 (M + Η ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.99 (1Η, s), 7.58-7.56 (1Η, m), 7.23-7.15 (4Η, m), 6.94-6.92 (IH, m), 6.04 (IH, br), 3.53-3.51 (2H, m), 2.87 (2H, m), 2.73-2.65 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 23

3-(4- (2-r( ir(4,5-DICHLORO-2-

THIENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CA-RBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENYL)-2- ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b1PYRIDINE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and 5,6-dichloro-2- thiophenesulfonamide. MS (ESI) m/z 552 (M + Η ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.49 (1Η, s), 7.27-7.14 (4Η, m), 6.84 (IH, s), 3.47 (2H, br), 2.75 (2H, br), 2.69 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.64 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 24 3-(4-r2-({r(l-BENZOTHIEN-2-

YLSULFONYL)AMINOlCARBONYL)AMI O)ETHYL1PHENYL)-2-ETHYL-5.7- DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOf4,5-b1PYRIDINE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and l-benzothiophene-2-sulfonamide (Chern, J.; Leu, Y.; et al. J. Med. Chem., 1997, 40, 2276.; Graham, S.L.; Shepard, K.L.; et al. J. Med. Chem., 1989, 32, 2548). mp 128.0-130.0 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 534 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.05-8.00 (3H, m), 7.50-7.42 (2H, m), 7.36 (2H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.96 (IH, s), 6.61-6.56 (IH, m), 3.34-3.28 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.68 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 25

CHLOROPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 9 of Example 1) and 2-chlorobenzenesulfonyl isocyanate.

MS (ESI) m/z 512 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.21-8.17 (1Η, d, 7.7 Ηz), 7.57-7.43 (3Η, m), 7.32-7.22 (4H, m), 6.93 (s, IH), 6.34 (IH, t, J = 5.6 Hz), 3.56-3.49 (2H, q, J = 6.3 Hz), 2.89-2.85 (2H, t, J = 6.4 Hz), 2.80-2.71 (q, 2H, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.49 (3H, s), 1.28-1.22 (3H, t, J= 7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 26

2-ETHYL-5-METHYL-3-(4- {2-\( _. \(A- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMfDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE

STEP 1. 2- (4-r(6-Methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminolphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of

Example 1 from 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-nitropyridine (Takayama, K.; Iwata, M.; Kono, N.; et al. Jpn. Kokai Tokkyo Koho, JPl 1292877 (1999).; Ding, C.Z.; Hunt, J.T.; Kim,

S.; et al. PCT Int. Appl, WO 9730992 (1997)) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.24 (IH, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.28-7.33 (4H, m), 6.65 (IH, d, J=9.2 Hz), 3.89 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 2.89 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 2.81 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-{4-r(3-Amino-6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl}ethanol To a solution of 2- {4-[(6-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1 , 4.6 g, 16.9 mmol) in methanol (100 mL) was added 10% Pd-C (300 mg). The resulting mixture was stirred for 2 h under hydrogen atmosphere. The mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gradient elution from

1 :2 to 1 :5) to afford 3.8 g (92%) of the title compound as yellow solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.10-7.16 (4H, m), 6.91 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.70 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.19 (IH, s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.81 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.35 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenynethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. MS (El) m z 337 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.90 (1Η, d, J=8.3 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.93 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl azide A mixture of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4, 217 mg, 0.77 mmol) in TΗF (20 mL) was added diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAD) (0.3 mL, 1.5 mmol), triphenylphosphine (380 mg, 1.5 mmol) and diphenylphosphoryl azide (DPP A) (0.4 mL, 1.5 mmol). The mixture was stined at room temperature for 4.5 h. After removal of solvent, the residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gladient elution from 1 :1 to 1 :2) to afford 70 mg (30%) of the title compound as a brown oil:

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.90 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.34-7.44 (4H, m), 7.08 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.60 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.57 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.91 (1Η, d, J=8.1 Ηz), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.3

Hz), 7.06 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.13 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q,

J=7.6 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-Ethyl-5-methyl-3-(4-{2-[(ir(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo 4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

MS (ESI) m z 476 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.95 (1Η, d, J=8.0 Ηz), 7.84 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.10 (IH, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.17 (IH, br.s), 3.52 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.69 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.49 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 27

2-ETHYL-5-METHYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CA-RBONYL)AMINO]ETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDrNE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-5-methyl-3-(4- {2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 26).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.91 (1Η, d, J=7.9 Ηz), 7.61 (2Η, d, J=6.8 Hz), 7.36 (4H, s), 7.11-7.15 (3H, m), 2.67-2.75 (4H, m), 2.50 (2H, br.s), 2.45 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 1.21- 1.24 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 28

2-ETHYL-5-METHOXY-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE

STEP 1. 2- {4-r(6-Methoxy-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminolphenyl) ethanol

Example 1 from 2-chloro-6-methoxy-3-nitropyridine and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 10.59 (1Η, br.s), 8.38 (1Η, d, J=9.2 Ηz), 7.59 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.20 (IH, d, J=9.2 Hz), 3.94 (3H, s), 3.87 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2- {4-[(3-Amino-6-methoxy-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol A mixture of 2- {4-[(6-methoxy-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1, 3.52 g, 12.17 mmol), iron powder (3.4 g, 60.84 mmol) and ammonium chloride (325 mg, 6.08 mmol) in ethanol/water (v/v, 2:1, 90 mL) was heated at reflux temperature for 1 h. After cooling, the catalyst was removed and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL) and washed with water. The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated to give 3.41 g (quant.) of the title compound as a black oil: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.04 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.75 (IH, br.s), 6.13 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.81 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-6-methoxy-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

TLC Rf = 0.50 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 2:1).

STEP 4. 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methoxy-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.91 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.67 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.98-3.88 (2H, m), 3.82 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-3H-imidazo 4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-(4-(2-ethyl-5-methoxy-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl)ethanol (step 4).

TLC Rf = 0.78 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1/1).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methoxy-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.92 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.40-7.31 (4Η, m), 6.67 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz),

3.82 (3H, s), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 3.00-2.97 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t,

J=7.6 Hz).

STEP !____ 2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-3-(4- |2-|Y (f(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bl pyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methoxy-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.95 (1Η, d, J=8.7 Ηz), 7.74 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34-7.27 (6H, m), 6.69 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.55 (IH, m), 3.79 (3H, s), 3.60-3.53 (2H, m), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 29 2-ETHYL-5-METHOXY-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IM-roAZOr4,5-b1PYRJDINE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-5-methoxy-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 28).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.94 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.59 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.41-7.34 (4H, m), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.68 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.14 (2H, m), 2.75- 2.68 (4H, m), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1597, 1518, 1489, 1425, 1389, 1261, 1130, 1086 cm-'.

EXAMPLE 30

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLI AMTNO) CARBONYL) AMINO1ETHYL) PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE

STEP 1. 2-{4- (5-Methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl)ethanol

Example 1 from 2-chloro-5-methyl-3-nitropyridine and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.96 (1Η, br.s), 8.32-8.31 (2Η, m), 7.55 (2H, d, J=8.3Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.85 (2H, m), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.32 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-5-methyl-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of

Example 28 from 2- {4-[(5-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.59 (IH, m), 7.08-7.00 (4H, m), 6.80 (IH, m), 3.74 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.19 (3H, s). STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-5-methyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.74 (dichloromethane/methanol = 10:1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.84 (1Η, s), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.91-3.85 (2H, m), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J-7.5 Hz), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phen_Vnethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 Example 26 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.84 (1Η, s), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.59 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo 4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.84 (1Η, s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.91-2.78 (4H, m), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 5. 2-Ethyl-6-methyl-3-(4- {2-f( { [(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- blpyridine

The reaction was carried out according to the procedure described in step 10 of

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.04 (1Η, d, J=1.8 Ηz), 7.86-7.82 (3Η, m), 7.33-7.21 (6H, m), 6.27 (IH, m), 3.52-3.49 (2H, m), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.45 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 31

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2- ((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMTOAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDrNE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-(4- {2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino)carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 30).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.04 (1Η, m), 7.84 (1Η, m), 7.60 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.36 (4H, s), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.13 (2H, m), 2.78-2.71 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1601, 1518, 1423, 1375, 1283, 1250, 1128, 1084 cm^"'.

EXAMPLE 32 6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4- f 2-lϊ (f(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDfNE

STEP 1. 2- {4-r(5-Chloro-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,5-dichloro-3-nitropyridine (Marfat, A.; Robinson, R.P. US pat

Appi, US 5811432 (1998).; Ηaessig, R.; Siegrist, U. Eur. Pat. Appl, EP 483061

(1992).) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol. H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 10.00 (IH, br.s), 8.51-8.50 (IH, m), 8.41 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.53 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.88-3.87 (2H, m), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-5-chloro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl} ethanol

Example 28 from 2- {4-[(5-chloro-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.73 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.19-7.01 (4H, m), 6.97 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 6.12 (IH, br.s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.80 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-5-chloro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2). TLC Rf = 0.43 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 2:1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.23 (1Η, d, J=2.1 Ηz), 8.01 (1Η, d, J=2.1 Ηz), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.09 (IH, s), 3.92 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.25 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 8.02 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.60 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 6. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.22 (1Η, d, J=2.1 Ηz), 8.01 (1Η, d, J=2.1 Ηz), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.13-3.08 (2H, m), 2.95-2.78 (4H, m), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.20 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 8.03 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 7.77 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.38-7.27 (6H, m), 6.51-6.48 (IH, m), 3.57-3.50 (2H, m), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.81 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 33 6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CAJRBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZ0r4,5-b1PYRIDINE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 32).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.24-8.21 (2Η, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.42-7.34 (4H, m), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.13 (2H, m), 2.81-2.69 (4H, m), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); IR (KBr) v_raax 1597, 1516, 1421, 1375, 1246, 1128, 1084 cm^'1.

EXAMPLE 34 2-ETHYL-5,6-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({ (4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL]AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDfNE

STEP 1. 2- {4-[(5,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl}ethanol A mixture of 2-chloro-5,6-dimethyl-3-nitropyridine (Godard, A.; Rocca, P.; Pomel, V.; et al. J. Organomet Chem., 1996, 517, 25.; Rocca, P.; Marsais, F.; Godard, A.; et al. Tetrahedron Lett, 1993, 34, 2937, 3.3 g, 17.5 mmol), 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol (3.6 g, 26.3 mmol) and 2,6-lutidine (3.7 mL) in toluene (80 mL) was stirred under reflux temperature for 19 h. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (100 mL) and washed with IN aqueous NaOΗ (50 mL) and brine (50 mL). The organic layer was dried (NajSO , and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :1) to afford 1.8 g (37%) of the title compound as orange solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.24 (1Η, br.s), 7.68 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.88 (2H, dt, J=6.1, 7.6 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.49 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.43 (IH, t, j=6.1 Hz).

STEP 2. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-5,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2- {4-[(5,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 6.97 (2H, d, j=8.4 Hz), 6.92 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.71 (IH, s), 6.22 (IH, br s), 3.67 (2H, t, j=6.8 Hz), 2.68 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.29 (3H, s), 2.12 (3H, s).

STEP 3 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenynethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- (4-[(3-amino-5,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, br.s), 7.42 (2Η, d, j=8.6 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, j=6.6 Hz), 3.05 (2H, t, j=6.6 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.49 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.37-2.28 (2H, m), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.18 (3H, t, j=7.5 Hz). STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 3). MS (ESI) m/z 296 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.75 (1Η, br.s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.92 (2H, br.t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.49 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 3-r4-(2-ChIoroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, br.s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.80 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, br.s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.60 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.49 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.76 (1Η, br.s), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 3.12 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz). STEP 8. 2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3-(4- {2-[((r(4- methylphenyQsulfonyllamino) carbonyl )aminolethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazor4, 5- blpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

MS (ESI) m/z 492 (M + Η ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.87 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.79 (IH, s), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.24 (IH, m), 3.51 (2H, m), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.66 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 35 2-ETHYL-5,6-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({r(4- METHYLPHE-^^L SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (Example 34). mp 156.0-158.5 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.58 (1Η, s), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.19- 7.13 (4H, m), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.01 (IH, br.s), 3.15-2.98 (2H, m), 2.59-2.55 (2H, m), 2.50 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.13 (3H, s), 2.09 (3H, s), 1.01 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 36

2-r4-(2-ETHYL-5,6-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRJDIN-3- YL)PΗENYL1ETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENΥL)SULF0NYLCARBAMATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 34).

MS (ESI) m/z 493 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.94 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.78 (IH, s), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.25-7.16 (4H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.46 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 37

5,6-DICHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({l(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL1AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINB

STEP 1. 2- {4-r(5,6-Dichloro-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino)phenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 34 from 3-nitro-2,5,6-trichloropyridine (Horn, U.; Mutterer, F.; Weis, CD. Helv. Chim. Acta., 1976, 59,190.) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

MS (El) m z 327 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 10.11 (IH, br.s), 8.58 (IH, s), 7.57 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.93-3.86 (2H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-5,6-dichloro-2-pyridinyl)aminolphenyl) ethanol

Example 28 from 2-{4-[(5,6-dichloro-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethanol (step

1). MS (El) m/z 297 (M⁺).

STEP 3 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-5,6-dichloro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.63 (ethyl acetate/hexane = 1 :1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 3). MS (El) m/z 335 (M⁺); H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.11 (IH, s), 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-5,6-diohloro-3H-imidazor4,5-b1ρyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.80 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenynethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (step 5).

MS (El) m z 360 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.11 (1Η, s), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.61 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethylamine To a solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 6, 69 mg, 0.2 mmol) in methanol (10 mL) was added Lindlar catalyst (5 mg). The resulting mixture was stirred for 6 h under hydrogen atmosphere. The mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and the filtrate was concentrated. Purification by preparative TLC (dichloromethane/methanol = 10:1) gave 60 mg (94%) of the title compound as colorless solids: MS (El) m/z 334 (M⁺);

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.11 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.11 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.92 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 8. 5 ,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-3-(4- {2-IY { f(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyπamino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dichloro-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7). mp 188.0-189.0 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 532 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.77 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.36-7.25 (6H, m), 6.49 (IH, br.t, J=5.9 Hz), 3.54 (2H, dt, J=5.9, 7.0 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 38

5-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-6-METHYL-3-(4- {2-\({\(A-

METHYLPHENYL)SIJLFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE

STEP 1. 2- {4-r(6-Chloro-5-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of

Example 34 from 2,6-dichloro-5-methyl-3-nitropyridine (Horn, U.; Mutterer, F.; Weis,

CD. Helv. Chim. Acta., 1976, 5P,190.) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 10.05 (IH, br.s), 8.34 (IH, s), 7.57 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 3.86 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 2.33 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-6-chloro-5-methyl-2-pyridinyl)aminolphenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2- {4-[(6-chloro-5-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.14-7.08 (4H, m), 6.86 (IH, s), 6.21 (IH, br.s), 3.79 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.78 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.33 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-6-chloro-5-methyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. MS (El) m/z 371 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3- yl)pheny 1) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 3).

MS (El) m/z 315 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.87 (1Η, s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.92 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

STEP 5. 3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-5-chloro-2-ethyl-5-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 4).

MS (El) m/z 333 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.88 (1Η, s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.33

(2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.79 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.17 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.0

Hz), 2.48 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of

Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5-chloro-2-ethyl-5-methyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.87 (1Η, s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.59 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.48 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3- vDphenyllethylamine.

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.88 (1Η, s), 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.48 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 8. 5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7). mp 205-206 °C; MS (ESI) m z 512 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.90 (1Η, s), 7.79 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.33-7.23 (6H, m), 6.46 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.49 (2H, m), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 39

5-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-7-METHYL-3-(4- {2-\( {\(A-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE

STEP 1. 2- {4-r(6-Chloro-4-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of

Example 34 from 2,6-dichloro-4-methyl-3-nitropyridine (Inubushi, A.; Kawano, E.;

Shimada, Ke.; et al. PCT Int. Appl, WO 9802442 (1998)) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.56 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.64 (IH, s), 3.84 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-6-chloro-4-methyl-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2- {4-[(6-chloro-4-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1). MS (El) m/z 277 (M⁺).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-6-chloro-4-methyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2). TLC Rf = 0.46 (ethyl acetate/hexane = 1 :1).

STEP 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3- yQphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 3). MS (El) m/z 315 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.07 (IH, s), 4.00-3.85 (2H, m), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-5-chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chIoro-2-ethyl-7-methyI-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.07 (IH, s), 3.79 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.17 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazof4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5-chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 5). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.07 (IH, s), 3.56 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3- yl)phenyllethylamine.

To a stirred solution of 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 6, 57 mg, 0.2 mmol) in TΗF (5 mL) was added triphenylphosphine (47 mg, 0.2 mmol) at room temperature. After completion of the addition, the stirring was continued for an additional 3 h at the same temperature. To the resulting mixture was added water (0.1 mL) at room temperature, and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 h. The mixture was concentrated to give colorless solids. Purification by preparative TLC

(dichloromethane/methanol/triethylamine = 10:1:1) gave 13 mg (25%) of the title compound as colorless solids: MS (El) m/z 313 (M⁺).

STEP 8. 5-Chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3-(4-{2-r((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo 4,5- blpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

MS (ESI) m z 512 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.80 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34-7.23 (6H, m), 7.09 (IH, s), 6.37 (IH, br s), 3.56-3.52 (2H, m), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 40

2-ETHYL-7-METHYL-3-(4-{2-|Y{IT4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO]ETHYL)PHENY L)-6-r(METHYLSULFQNYL)AMINOl-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDrNE STEP 1.2-{4-r(4-Methyl-3,5-dinitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl)ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2-chloro-4-methyl-3,5-dinitropyridine. (Czuba, Rocz.Chem., 1967, 41, 479) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.90 (IH, s), 8.50 (1H, br.s), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.82 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.62 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2- (4-[(3- Amino-4-methyl-5-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminolphenyl) ethanol To a stined solution of 2- {4-[(4-methyl-3,5-dinitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1, 4.2 g, 13.1 mmol), triethylamine (9.6 mL, 68.9 mmol), 10% Pd-C (624 mg, 0.59 mmol) in acetonitrile (14 mL) was added dropwise a solution of formic acid (2.3 mL, 61.0 mmol) in acetonitrile (6.2 mL) at 0°C over a period of 30 min. After stirring at room temperature for 5 h, the mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (100 mL). The solution was washed with IN aqueous NaOH (50 mL), brine (50 mL), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gradient elution from 1:1 to 1 :2) afforded

2.2 g (60 %) of the title compound as red crystals: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.42 (IH, s), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.7 (IH, br s), 3.85 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-7-methyl-6-nitro-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(3-amino-4-methyl-5-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 9.03 (1Η, s), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 2.87 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.35 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.13 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(6-Amino-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

A suspension of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-7-methyl-6-nitro-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3, 2.5 g, 6.6 mmol), 10% Pd-C (250 mg, 0.23 mmol) in methanol (100 mL) was stined under hydrogen atmosphere for 2 h. The suspension was filtered through a pad of Celite, and the filtrate was concentrated to afford 2.4 g (99%) of the title compound as a brown oil: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.82 (IH, s), 7.41 (2H, d, =8.2 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.35 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.51 (2H, br.s), 3.03 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.53 (3H, s), 2.35 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.44 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-(4-{2-Ethyl-7-methyl-6-r(methylsulfonyl)amino1-3H-imidazor4,5- b1pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)ethyl propionate To a stirred solution of 2-[4-(6-amino-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 4, 1.0 g, 3.0 mmol) and pyridine (280 mg, 3.5 mmol) in dichloromethane (18 mL) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (372 mg, 3.3 mmol) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16h. The reaction was quenched with water (10 mL), and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (50 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 mL), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate (gradient elution from 1 :1 to 1:2) afforded 890 mg (70 %) of the title compound as an amber oil: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.26 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.00 (IH, br.s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.03-3.01 (5H, m), 2.85 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.75 (3H, s), 2.35 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. N- {2-Ethyl-3-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyn-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridin-6-yl)methanesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-(4-{2-ethyl-7-methyl-6-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl}phenyl)ethyl propionate (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.22 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, =8.2 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.52 (IH, br.s), 3.93 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.85 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.76 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 7. N-{3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4.5-b1pyridin- 6-yl)methanesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from N-{2-ethyl-3-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-7-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-6-yl}methanesulfonamide (step 6). TLC Rf = 0.40 (ethyl acetate).

STEP 8. N-{3-r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin- 6-yl)methanesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from N-{3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-6-yl}methanesulfonamide (step 7).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.26 (1Η, s), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.65

(IH, br.s), 3.59 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.86 (2H, q,

J=7.4 Hz), 2.75 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 9. N- {3-r4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-

6-yl)methanesulfonamide

Example 1 from N-{3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-6-yl}methanesulfonamide (step 8).

TLC Rf = 0.05 (ethyl acetate).

STEP 10 2-Ethyl-7-methyl-3-(4-{2-r({f(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyflamino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-6- r(methylsulfonyl)amino1-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from N-{3-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-6-yl}methanesulfonamide (step 9). mp 166 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 571.25 (M + Ηf ; Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.16 (1Η, s), 7.81 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.31-7.18 (6H, m), 6.39 (IH, br.s), 3.48-3.46 (2H, m), 3.00 (3H, s), 2.82- 2.71 (7H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz). EXAMPLE 41

6-CYANO-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({|^~(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDfNE STEP 1 ,6-Hydroxy-2,4-dimethylnicotinonitrile

To a stined solution of 6-amino-2,4-dimethylnicotinonitrile (Sato, K.; et al. Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn., 1969, 42, 2319, 22.4 g, 152 mmol) in 5% aqueous sulfuric acid (600 mL) was added dropwise a solution of sodium nitrite (25.2 g, 365 mmol) in water (100 mL) at 0°C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. The resulting precipitate was collected by filtration to afford 10.2 g (45%) of the title compound: Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 12.27 (IH, br.s), 6.17 (IH, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 6-Hydroxy-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitronicotinonitrile To a stirring mixture of nitric acid (fuming, 36 mL) and sulfuric acid (18 mL) was added 6-hydroxy-2,4-dimethylnicotinonitrile (step 1, 9.0 g, 60.8 mmol) in one portion, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature. After lh, the mixture was poured in water (100 mL) and neutralized with 2N aqueous NaOH. The resulting precipitates were collected by filtration to afford 3.2g (27%) of the title compound: H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.28 (3H, s), 2.11 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 6-Chloro-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitronicotinonitrile

A mixture of 6-hydroxy-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitronicotinonitrile (step 2, 3.2 g, 16.6 mmol) and phosphorus oxychloride (20 mL) was stirred at 100°C for 16h. After cooling, the mixture was poured in water (100 mL). The resulting mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (3 x 100 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 mL), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated to afford 2.3g (66%) of the title compound as brown solids: Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.82 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s).

STEP 4. 6-r4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)anilino1-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitronicotinonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitronicotinonitrile (step 3) and 4- aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 9.37 (IH, br.s), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.89-3.87 (2H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.72 (3H, s), 2.65 (3H, s), 1.46 (IH, t, J=5.8 Hz).

STEP 5. 5-A-mino-6-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]-2,4-dimethylnicotinonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from 6-[4-(2-hydroxyethyI)anilino]-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitronicotinonitrile (step 4). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.98 (IH, br.s), 3.89-3.82 (2H, m), 3.11 (2H, br.s), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.58 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.44 (lH, t, J=5.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(6-Cyano-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-blpyridin-3- yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of

Example 1 from 5-amino-6-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]-2,4-dimethylnicotinonitrile

(step 5) and propionyl chloride.

TLC Rf = 0.4 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 7. 2-Ethyl-3-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyn-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- b1pyridine-6-carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of

Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-cyano-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.01-3.94 (2H, m), 3.49-3.47 (IH, m), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.86 (3H, s), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.74 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 3-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- b1pyridine-6-carbonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-ethyl-3-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridine-6-carbonitrile (step 7).

TLC Rf = 0.8 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 9. 3-r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-blpyridine- 6-carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridine-6-carbonitrile (step 8). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.86 (3H, s), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.73 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 10. 3-r4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazol4,5- blpyridine-6-carbonitrile

Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridine-6-carbonitrile (step 9).

TLC Rf = 0.05 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1:1).

STEP 11. 6-Cyano-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4- (2-f( (f(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5- blpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridine-6-carbonitrile (step 10). mp 133 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 517.12 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.78 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.37-7.25 (6H, m), 6.46 (IH, br.s), 3.56-3.54 (2H, m), 2.92 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.85 (3H, s), 2.76 (2H, q, J=6.0 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=6.2 Hz).

EXAMPLE 42

2-ETHYL-4,6-DIMETHYL- 1 -(4- {2~rt { IΪ4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-lH-IMIDAZOr4,5-clPYRIDINE

STEP 1. 2- {4-[(2,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-4-pyridinyl)arnino)phenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 4-chloro-2,6-dimethyl-3-nitropyridine (Tanaka, A.; et al. J.Med.Chem., 1999, 41, 4408.) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.74 (1Η, br.s), 7.31 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.18 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.68 (IH, s), 3.95-3.89 (2H, m), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.72 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2- {4-r(3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of

Example 1 from 2- {4-[(2,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-4-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step

1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.19 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.01 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.76 (IH, s), 5.82 (IH, br.s), 3.87 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.18 (2H, br.s), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l-yl)phenyllethyl propionate A mixture of 2- {4-[(3-amino-2,6-dimethyl-4-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2, 2.4 g, 9.3 mmol), propionic anhydride (13 mL, 101 mmol) and propionic acid (13 mL, 174 mmol) was stirred at 120 °C for 16h. After cooling, the mixture was diluted with 2N aqueous NaOΗ (150 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (3 x 150 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine (50 mL), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol (gradient elution from 20:1 to 10:1) afforded 2.3 g (69 %) of the title compound as a brown oil: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.72 (IH, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l -yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.73 (IH, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.54 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. l-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-clpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4). TLC Rf = 0.1 (ethyl acetate).

STEP 6. l-[4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-clpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5- cjpyridine (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.72 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazol4,5-clpyridin-l-yl)phenyllethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5- cjpyridine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.73 (IH, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.90-2.78 (4H, m), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 8. 2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-(2-r((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-imidazor4,5- clpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l - yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7). mp 143 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 492.12 (M + Ηf ; ' Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.77 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.38 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.77 (IH, s), 3.58-3.51 (2H, m), 2.92 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.89 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.53 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 43

2-ETHYL-l-(4-{2-r(ir(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY D- 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE STEP 1. 2-[4-(2-Nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2-chloronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol. Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.47 (1Η, s), 8.21 (1Η, dd, J=1.5, 8.8 Ηz), 7.40-7.16 (6Η, m), 6.81- 6.70 (IH, m), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Aminoanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.15-6.96 (4H, m), 6.82-6.66 (4H, m), 5.14 (IH, s), 3.80 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.75 (2H, br.s), 2.79 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-aminoanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

MS (El) m/z 322 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.79 (1Η, d, J=7.7 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.34-7.06 (5H, m), 4.38 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.81-7.75 (1Η, m), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.25-7.08 (3H, m), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5

Example 26 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4). MS (El) m/z 291 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.81-7.76 (1Η, m), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.40-7.06 (5H, m), 3.62 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.80-7.74 (1Η, m), 7.45-7.06 (7Η, m), 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-Ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, d, J=8.8 Ηz), 7.71 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.39- 7.14 (8H, m), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.68 (IH, br.s), 3.62-3.54 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 44

2-r4-(2-ETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PHENYL1ETHYL (X METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 43).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.93 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.85-7.75 (2H, m), 7.40- 7.15 (7H, m),

7.08 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 4.77 (IH, br.s) 4.36 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz)„ 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz),

2.78 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 45

4-METHYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4- {2-\( { \(A-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY

D- 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE STEP 1. 2-l4-(3-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyllethanol

A mixture of 2-nitro-3-methylaniline (Newman, M.S.; Kannan R. J. Org. Chem., 1976,

41, 3356, 1.9 g, 12.4 mmol) , 4-bromophenylethyl alcohol (2.5 g, 12.4 mmol), K₂CO₃

(1.7 g, 12.4 mmol) and Cul (230 mg, 1.24 mmol) was placed in a sealed tube and heated at 200 °C for 2 h. After cooling, the mixture was poured into water (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (300 mL). The organic layer was washed with 2N aqueous NaOΗ (100 mL) and brine (100 mL), then dried (Na^O,), and concentrated.

Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :1) to afford 700 mg (21%) of the title compound as an orange oil: Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.77 (1Η, br.s), 7.09-7.45 (6Η, m), 6.69 (IH, d, j=6.3 Hz), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.82 (2H, t, j=6.6 Hz), 2.59 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-3-methylanilino)phenyl1ethanol

Example 26 from 2-[4-(3-methyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.02 (2H, d, j=8.2 Hz), 6.95 (IH, d, j=7.7 Hz), 6.91 (IH, d, j=7.0 Hz), 6.65 (IH, dd, J=7.0 Hz, 7.7 Hz), 6.62 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.15 (IH, br.s), 3.75 (2H, t, j=6.6 Hz), 2.73 (2H, t, j=6.6 Hz), 2.19 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-3-methylanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.6 (hexane: ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 4. 2- 4-(2-Ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate

(step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41-7.43 (2Η, m), 7.29 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 7.07 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz),

6.91-6.94 (IH, m), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.5

Hz), 2.71 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 1-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.07-7.09 (2H, m), 6.90-6.95 (IH, m), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.72 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazole (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.05-7.09 (2H, m), 6.90-6.94 (IH, m), 3.61 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.72 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethylamine

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step

6). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, 8.3 Hz), 7.04-7.11 (2H, m), 6.86-6.95 (IH, m), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J==7.5 Hz), 2.71 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 8. 2-Ethyl-4-methyl- 1 -(4- {2-[( { r(4-methylphenyl)sul fonyl) amino ) carbonyl) amino^"lethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

MS (ESI) m z 477 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.65 (2Η, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.33-7.41 (4H, m), 7.15 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.01-7.07 (2H, m), 6.86 (IH, d, J=6.8 Hz), 3.19 (2H, br.s), 2.68-2.74 (4H, m), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3390, 1602, 1519, 1429, 1230, 1130, 1085 cm ¹.

EXAMPLE 46

4-METHYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4- {2-f( (1Y4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-4-methyl-l -(4- {2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino} carbonyl) amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 45). Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.65 (2Η, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.33-7.41 (4H, m), 7.15 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.01-7.07 (2H, m), 6.86 (IH, d, J=6.8 Hz), 3.19 (2H, br.s), 2.68-2.74 (4H, m), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3390, 1602, 1519, 1429, 1230, 1130, 1085 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 47

2-ETHYL-5-METHYL-l-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLl AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY

D- 1 H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1

Example 45 from 4-methyl-2-nitroaniline and 4-iodophenylethyl alcohol. Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 9.35 (IH, br.s), 8.00 (IH, s), 7.33-7.09 (6H, m), 3.91-3.89 (2H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.30 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-r(2-Amino-4-methylanilino)phenyl1 ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[(4-methyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.05 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.98 (IH, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.67-6.64 (3H, m), 6.58-6.55 (IH, m), 5.06 (IH, br.s), 3.80-3.78 (4H, m), 2.77 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.28 (3H, s). STEP 3. 2-F4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethyl propionate

Example 1 from 2- [(2-amino-4-methylanilino)phenyl] ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

TLC Rf = 0.33 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 2:1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.55 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.99- 6.95 (2H, m), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz)

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step

4).

TLC Rf = 0.74 (Ηexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.55 (IH, s), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.01- 6.95 (2H, m), 4.85 (2H, br.s), 3.30-3.25 (2H, m), 3.16-3.1 1 (2H, m), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.45 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-Ethyl-5-methyl-l-(4-{2-r((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.76 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.42-7.36 (6H, m), 7.00-6.91 (2H, m), 6.53-6.49 (IH, m), 3.29-3.24 (2H, m), 2.79-2.65 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.33 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 48

2-ETHYL-5-METHYL-1 -(4- {2-\( { \(A-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY

D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-5-mefhyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

(Example 47).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.60 (2Η, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.42-7.33 (5H, m), 7.13 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.96 (2H, m), 3.16 (2H, m), 2.71-2.66 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1599, 1514, 1285, 1232, 1130, 1086 cm '.

EXAMPLE 49

2-BUTYL-5-METHYL-l-(4-{2-[((r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLl AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIBUTYL) PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(2_-Butyl-5-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl pentanoate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-4-methylanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2 of Example 47) and pentanoyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ 7.56-7.55 (IH, m), 7.43-7.40 (2H, m), 7.29-7.26 (2H, m), 7.02- 6.94 (2H, m), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.75 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 2.33 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.80-1.55 (4H, m), 1.41-1.23 (4H, m), 0.94-0.83 (6H, m).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Butyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl pentanoate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.55 (1Η, s), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.02- 6.95 (2H, m), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.75 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 1.79-1.68 (2H, m), 1.36-1.23 (2H, m), 0.85 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Butyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl)ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.56 (1Η, s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.03- 6.95 (2H, m), 3.61 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.75 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 1.80-1.68 (2H, m), 1.37-1.26 (2H, m), 0.85 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Butyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 2). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.55 (1Η, s), 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.01- 6.94 (2H, m), 3.15 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.77-1.67 (2H, m), 1.35-1.28 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, 1=7.7 Hz). STEP 4. 2-Butyl-5-methyl-l-(4- {2-r(ir(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.76 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.54 (IH, m), 7.31-7.21 (6H, m), 7.03-6.95 (2H, m), 6.67-6.63 (IH, m), 3.61-3.54 (2H, m), 2.91 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz), 2.73 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.76-1.65 (2H, m), 1.36-1.28 (2H, m), 0.83 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 50

2-BUTYL-5-METHYL- 1 -(4- {2-[( ([(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL]AMFNO}CARBONYL)AMINO]BUTYL}PHENY LflH-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-butyl-5-methyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 49). mp 130-140 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.59 (2Η, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.40-7.31 (5H, m), 7.11 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 6.98-6.92 (2H, m), 3.15 (2H, m), 2.71-2.66 (4H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.67-1.57 (2H, m), 1.31-1.21 (2H, m), 0.79 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1599, 1514, 1400, 1130, 1086 cm ¹.

EXAMPLE 51

6-METHYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(5-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2-fuluoro-4-methylnitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol. Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 9.51 (1Η, br.s), 8.10 (1Η, d, J=8.8 Ηz), 7.20-7.31 (4Η, m), 6.98 (IH, s), 6.58 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.89 (t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.27 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-5-methylanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(5-methyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 6.81 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.70- 6.72 (3H, m), 3.81 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.61 (2H, br.s), 2.78 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.22 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-Amino-5-methylanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.64 (1Η, d, J=8.3 Ηz), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.08 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.87 (IH, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz),

2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)ρhenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.64 (1Η, d, J=8.1 Ηz), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.19-7.30 (2H, m), 7.08 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.88 (IH, s), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz),

2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. l-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazole

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.65 (1Η, d, J=8.2 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.88 (IH, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, 7.0 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazole (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.64 (1Η, d, J=8.2 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.08 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.87 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.64 (1Η, d, J=8.3 Ηz), 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.88 (IH, s), 3.07 (2H, br.s), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 6-Methyl-2-Ethyl-3-(4-{2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino) carbonyl)amino1 ethyl ) phenyl)- 1 H-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.73 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.66 (IH, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.27-7.38 (6H, m), 7.09 (IH, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.88 (IH, s), 3.59-3.63 (2H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 52

6-METHYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULF0NYL1AMIN0) CARB0NYL)AMIN01ETHYL)PHENΥ L)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 6-methyl-2-ethyl-3-(4- {2-[({ [(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino) carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 51). mp 151-165 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.64 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.51 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.33-7.42 (4H, m), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.02 (IH, dd, J=1.4 Hz, 8.2 Hz), 6.87 (IH, s), 3.18 (2H, br.s), 2.65-2.78 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.78 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 53

7-METH YL-2-ETHYL-3 -(4- {2- |Y { \(A-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE STEP 1. 2-r4-(2-Methyl-6-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 Example 45 from 6-methyl-2-nitroaniline and 4-bromophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.28 (1Η, br.s), 7.96 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.39-7.44 (1Η, m), 7.02- 7.12 (3Η, m), 6.72 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.82 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.81 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.08 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-6-methylanilino)phenyl1ethanol

Example 26 from 2-[4-(2-methyl-6-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 6.97-7.03 (3H, m), 6.66 (2H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 6.52 (2H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 4.97 (IH, br.s), 3.86 (2H, br.s), 3.79 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.76 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.16 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-6-methylanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.6 (hexane:ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

'H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.63 (IH, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.38-7.41 (2H, m), 7.26-7.31 (2H, m), 7.14 (IH, dd, J=7.4 Hz, 8.0 Hz), 6.91 (IH, d, J=7.4 Hz), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.63 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.89 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 1 - 4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazole

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.64 (1Η, d, J=8.1 Ηz), 7.26-7.39 (4Η, m), 7.14 (IH, dd, J=7.4 Hz, 8.1 Hz), 6.91 (IH, d, J=7.4 Hz), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.19 (2H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 2.63 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.88 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazole (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.64 (1Η, d, J=7.4 Ηz), 7.39 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.14 (IH, dd, J=7.4 Hz, 8.1 Hz), 6.91 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.61 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.63 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.89 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethylamine

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step

6). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.64 (1Η, d, J=7.9 Ηz), 7.36 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.14 (IH, dd, J=7.5 Hz, 7.9 Hz), 6.91 (IH, d, J=7.5 Hz), 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.63 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.89 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 8. 2-Ethyl-7-methyl-l -(4- {2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino) carbonyl) amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-7-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

MS (ESI) m/z 477 (M + Ηf , ' Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.62 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.28-7.33 (5H, m), 7.14 (2H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 6.91 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.72 (IH, br.s), 3.58 (2H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.62 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.86 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 54

7-METHYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4- {2-|ϊ{lY4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMTNOlETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-7-methyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl) amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 53). Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.63 (2Η, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.47 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.36 (4H, s), 7.15 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.06 (IH, dd, J=7.2 Hz, 8.1 Hz), 6.87 (IH, d, J=7.2 Hz), 5.99 (IH, br.s), 3.16 (2H, br.s), 2.76 (2H, br.s), 2.52 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.28 (3H, s), 1.82 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3400, 1610, 1525, 1290, 1132, 1095, 820, 751 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 55

4-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({|^"(4-

METHYLPHENYL SULFONYL]AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE STEP 1. 2-r4-(3-Chloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

A mixture of 2,6-dichloronitrobenzene (Norman, M.Η.; Chen, N.; et al. PCT Int. Appl, WO 9940091 (1999), Spada, A.P.; Fink, C.A.; Myers, M.R. PCT Int. Appl, WO 9205177 (1992), 6.3 g, 32.8 mmol), 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol (4.9 g, 36 mmol) and sodium acetate (3.2 g, 39.3 mmol) was placed in a sealed tube and heated at 160 °C for 3 h. After cooling, the mixture was poured into water (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (300 mL). The organic layer was washed with 2N aqueous NaOH (100 mL) and brine (100 mL), then dried (Na,SO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1:1) to afford 4.57 g (72%) of the title compound as a red oil: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.09-7.28 (6H, m), 6.91 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 7.1 Hz), 3.87 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-3-chloroanilino)phenyl^"]ethanol

Example 28 from 2-[4-(3-chloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.06-7.10 (3H, m), 7.00 (IH, dd, J=1.0 Hz, 7.9 Hz), 6.62-6.73 (3H, m), 5.16 (IH, br.s), 4.14 (2H, br.s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.77 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-[4-(4-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-3-chloroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.5 (hexane: ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(4-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(4-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.26-7.31 (3H, m), 7.09 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.96 (IH, dd, J=0.9 Hz, 7.9 Hz), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 4-Chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(4-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.27 (IH, s), 7.10 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.98 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 6. 2-r4-(4-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide

Example 1 from 4-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole (step

5). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.29-7.33 (3H, m), 7.10 (IH, dd, J=8.1 Hz, 7.7 Hz), 6.96 (IH, d, J=7.7 Hz), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(4-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from 2-[4-(4-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.29-7.33 (3H, m), 7.09 (IH, dd, J=7.7 Hz, 7.9 Hz), 7.99 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.85 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 4-Chloro-2-ethyl-l -(4- {2-l({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonynamino) carbonyl) amino) ethyl ) phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(4-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

MS (ESI) m z 498 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.73 (2Η, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.28-7.38 (7H, m), 7.09 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.97 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.69 (IH, br.s), 3.58 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 56

4-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4- (2-[( ([(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL] AMINO} C ARBONYL) AMINO] ETHYL} PHENY LflH-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 4-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[(([(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl) amino]ethyl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole (Example 54).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.62 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.41 (4H, s), 7.29 (IH, d, J=6.6 Hz), 7.12-7.18 (3H, m), 7.02-7.04 (IH, m), 3.18 (2H, br.s), 2.70-2.79 (4H, m), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3385, 1602, 1519, 1433, 1174, 1130, 1085, 813 cm^"'.

EXAMPLE 57

5-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-l-(4-{2-r({ (4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL)AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 2-[4-(4-Chloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol

Example 1 from 2,5-dichloronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.42 (1Η, s), 8.20 (1Η, d, J=2.0Ηz), 7.35-7.10 (6H, m), 3.96-3.85 (2H, m), 2.91 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-4-chloroanilino)phenyl^"]ethanol

Example 6 from 2-[4-(4-chloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1). ^]H-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.30-7.05 (4H, m), 6.83-6.62 (3H, m), 5.15 (IH, br.s), 3.86-3.75 (2H, m), 3.75 (2H, br.s), 2.77 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-4-chloroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.15 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.6 Hz), 6.99 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.38 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 4. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)ρhenyl)ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDClj) δ 7.75 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.15 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.6 Hz), 7.00 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazoI-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 Example 26 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

MS (El) m/z 325 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.15 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.6 Hz), 6.99 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.14 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.6 Hz), 6.99 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP !____ 5-Chloro-2-ethyl-l -(4- {2-\( { \(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step

6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.76 (1Η, d, J=1.8 Ηz), 7.72 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.17 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 1.8 Hz), 7.00

(IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.73 (IH, br.s), 3.59-3.53 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 58

2-r4-(5-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PHENYL)ETHYL (4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example

57).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.92 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.74 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.16 (IH, dd, J=8.5, 2.0 Hz), 6.99 (IH, d, J=8.5 Hz), 4.74 (IH, br.s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 59 6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL- 1 -(4- |2-|Y { IY4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO)ETHYL)PHENY

D- 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r(5-Chloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,4-dichloronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.52 (1Η, br.s), 8.16 (1Η, d, J=9.2Η), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.13 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 6.71 (IH, dd, J=9.2, 2.2 Hz), 3.92 (q, 2H, J=6.4 Hz), 2.92 (t, 2H, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r(2-Amino-5-chloroanilino)ρhenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[(5-chloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.12-7.09 (3H, m), 6.92 (IH, dd, J=8.4, 2.4 Hz), 6.78-6.70 (3H, m), 5.16 (IH, br.s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6,6 Hz), 2.81 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 2- 4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-5-chloroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.67 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22 (IH, dd, J=8.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 4.38 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.67 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.30-7.26 (3H, m), 7.22 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 2.2 Hz), 7.08 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 3.99 (2H, q, J=6.4 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.72 (IH, t, J=5.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-[4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2- [4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 4). MS (El) m/z 325 (M⁺).

STEP 6. 2r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.67 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31-7.19 (3H, m), 7.12 (IH, d, 1=2.0 Hz), 4.66 (2H, br.s), 3.23-3.17 (2H, m), 3.08-3.04 (2H, m), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r(!r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl)amino}carbonyl)amino)ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.74 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.67 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30-7.20 (6H, m), 7.05 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 6.73 (IH, m), 3.62-3.55 (2H, m), 2.93 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.77 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 60

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-l-(4-{2-)({r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO)ETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl] amino }carbonyl)amino] ethyl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole (Example 59).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.64 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.59 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.38 (4H, m), 7.22 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.05 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 3.15 (2H, m), 2.74 - 2.66 (4H, m), 2.25 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1601, 1516, 1398, 1178, 1130, 1084 cm^"'.

EXAMPLE 61 4-(6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL- 1 H-BENZIMID AZOL- 1 - YL)PΗENETΗYL-(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 59). mp 183-187 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.75 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.66 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.43 (4H, s), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.24 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.03 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 4.27 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1744, 1516, 1352, 1225, 1165 cm '.

EXAMPLE 62

2-BUTYL-6-CHLORO-1 -(4- {2-r( f \(A- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlBUTYL)PHENY D- 1 H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(2-Bu_tyl-6-chloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl pentanoate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-5-chloroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2 of Example 59) and pentanoyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.66 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.22 (IH, dd, J=8.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.06 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 2.33 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.81-1.70 (2H, m), 1.66-1.56 (2H, m), 1.40-1.28 (4H, m), 0.94-0.84 (6H, m).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Butyl-6-chloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl)ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-chloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl pentanoate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.66 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.29-7.26 (2H, m), 7.22 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 4.00 (2H, q, J=6.4 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.75 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.24-2.19 (IH, m), 1.81-1.71 (2H, m), 1.37-1.26 (2H, m), 0.87 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz)

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Butyl-6-chloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl)ethyl azide

Example from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-chloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.66 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.22 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.80-1.70 (2H, m), 1.40-1.26 (2H, m), 0.86 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz)

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Butyl-6-chloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-chloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 2). H-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.66 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.21 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz), 7.08 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 3.11 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.91 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.81-1.70 (2H, m), 1.41-1.27 (2H, m), 0.86 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz)

STEP 4. 2-Butyl-6-chloro- 1 -(A- {2-\( { \(A- methylpheny Qsulfonyl) amino ) carbony Qamino) ethyl ) phenyl)- 1 H-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-chloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.66 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.38 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30-7.20 (6H, m), 7.05 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 6.77-6.72 (IH, m), 3.61-3.55 (2H, m), 2.96-2.92 (2H, m), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.78-1.67 (2H, m), 1.35-1.26 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 63

2-BUTYL-6-CHLORO- 1 -(A- {2-\({ f(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CA-RBONYL)AMINO1BUTYL)PHENY L)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-butyl-6-chloro-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 62). mp 137-145 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.65-7.63 (1Η, m), 7.59 (2Η, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.38 (4H, s), 7.23-7.20 (IH, m), 7.12 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.04 (IH, s), 3.15 (2H, m), 2.72-2.67 (4H, m), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.66-1.61 (2H, m), 1.29-1.22 (2H, m), 0.79 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1603, 1520, 1458, 1396, 1 130, 1086 cm-'.

EXAMPLE 64 7-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({P(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D- 1 H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-[4-(2-Chloro-6-nitroanilino)phenyllethanol

Example 1 from 2,3-dichloronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol. Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.11 (1Η, br.s), 8.00 (1Η, dd, J=1.5 Ηz, 8.5 Ηz), 7.61 (1Η, dd, J=1.5 Ηz, 7.9 Ηz), 7.12 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.03 (IH, dd, J=7.9 Hz, 8.5 Hz), 6.80 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.82 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.81 (2H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-6-chloroanilino)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[4-(2-cloro-6-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.04 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 6.97 (IH, dd, J=7.9 Hz, 8.0 Hz), 6.82 (IH, dd, J=1.5 Hz, 7.9 Hz), 6.66 (IH, dd, J=1.5 Hz, 8.0 Hz), 6.59 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 5.36 (IH, br.s), 3.94 (2H, br.s), 3.78 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.75 (2H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-[4-(7-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl)ethyl propionate

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-6-chloroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.6 (hexane : ethyl acetate = 1:1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(7-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-6-chloroanilino)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3f Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.68 (1Η, dd, J=l .9 Ηz, 7.0 Ηz), 7.39 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.11-7.20 (2H, m), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.65 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 7-Chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyn-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(7-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.69 (1Η, dd, J=2.2 Ηz, 7.1 Ηz), 7.37 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.11-7.17 (2H, m), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.65 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(7-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 7-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.69 (1Η, dd, J=1.8 Ηz, 7.4 Ηz), 7.38 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.11-7.28 (2H, m), 3.60 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.64 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(7-Chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from 2-[4-(7-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.69 (1Η, d, J=7.9 Ηz), 7.35 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.11-7.19 (2H, m), 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.65 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 8. 7-Chloro-2-ethyl- 1 -(4- .2-\( { \(A- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino)ethyl) phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(7-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7). MS (ESI) m/z 498 (M + Η ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.74 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.69 (IH, dd, J=1.9 Hz, 7.4 Hz), 7.29-7.32 (6H, m), 7.11-7.20 (2H, m), 6.72 (IH, br.s), 3.59 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.64 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 65

7-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-(2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLI AMINO ) CARBONYL) AMINOIETHYDPHENY L)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from7-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino] ethyl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole (Example 64).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.62-7.64 (3Η, m), 7.31-7.39 (4H, m), 7.14-7.20 (4H, m), 6.00 (IH, br.s), 3.17 (2H, br.s), 2.75 (2H, br.s), 2.55 (2H, q, J=7.8 Hz), 2.29 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.8 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3380, 2891, 1605, 1520, 1425, 1285, 1126, 1075, 798 cm^"'.

EXAMPLE 66

5-FLUORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLI AMINO) CARBONYL) AMINO1ETHYL) PHENY L)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(4-Fluoro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,5-difluoronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.32 (1Η, s), 7.88-7.93 (1Η, m), 7.11-7.30 (5Η, m), 3.90 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-l4-(2-Amino-4-fluoroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(4-fluoro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 6.98-7.06 (3H, m), 6.60 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.49 (IH, dd, J=2.8 Hz, 12.8 Hz), 6.41 (IH, dd, J=2.8 Hz, 8.4 Hz), 4.99 (IH, br.s), 3.94 (2H, br.s), 3.79 (2H, br.s), 2.76 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-4-fluoroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

MS (El) m/z 340 (M⁺). STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-4-fluoroanilino)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40-7.47 (3Η, m), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.88-7.02 (2H, m), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. l-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.42-7.46 (3Η, m), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.89-7.02 (2H, m), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazole (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.43-7.45 (3Η, m), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.89-7.02 (2H, m), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step

6). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.40-7.46 (3Η, m), 7.27-7.29 (2H, m), 6.87-6.99 (2H, m), 3.06 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 8. 5-Fluoro-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino) carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

MS (ESI) m/z 481 (M + Hf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.35-7.45 (3H, m), 7.24-7.29 (4H, m), 6.87-7.00 (2H, m), 6.73 (IH, br.s), 3.57 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 67

5-FLUORO-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHE TYL)SULFONYLlAMI^O)CARBONYL)AMl-NOlETHYL)PHENY D-IH-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 5-fluoro-2-ethyl-3-(4-(2-[(([(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino} carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 66). mp 135-146 °C; MS (ESI) m z 481 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.62 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.39-7.48 (5H, m), 6.97-7.15 (4H, m), 5.92 (IH, br.s), 2.67-2.76 (4H, m), 2.51 (2H, br.s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz).

EXAMPLE 68

2-BUTYL-6-FLUORO- 1- {2-r( (f(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL1 AMINO) CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL) -1H- BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(5-Fluoro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

Example 1 from 2,4-difluoronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.61 (1Η, br.s), 8.26 (1Η, dd, 3=6.1, 9.5 Ηz), 7.32 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.78 (IH, dd, 3=2.6, 11.3 Hz), 6.47 (IH, ddd, J=2.2, 7.2, 9.7 Hz), 3.91 (2H, dt, J=6.2, 6.2 Hz), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 1.52 (IH, t, J=5.7 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-5-fluoroanilino)phenyllethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[4-(5-fluoro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.87 (IH, dd, J=2.7, 10.1 Hz), 6.83 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.72 (IH, dd, J=5.7, 8.6 Hz), 6.63 (IH, ddd, J=2.7, 8.4, 8.4 Hz), 5.30 (IH, s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.80 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethyl pentanoate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-5-fluoroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and pentanoyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.67 (1Η, dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Ηz), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.04-6.95 (IH, m), 6.76 (IH, dd, J=2.6, 8.8 Hz), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.33 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 1.81-1.55 (4H, m), 1.42-1.25 (4H, m), 6.91 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 0.87 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-butyl-6-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl pentanoate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.67 (1Η, dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.99 (IH, ddd, J=2.4, 9.0, 9.5 Hz), 4.10-3.85 (2H, m), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 1.84-1.69 (2H, m), 1.41-1.27 (2H, m), 0.87 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Butyl-6-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5

Example 26 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

MS (El) m z 337 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.68 (1Η, dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Ηz), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.1Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.04-6.94 (IH, m), 6.77 (IH, dd, J=2.4, 8.6 Hz), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 1.86-1.69 (2H, m), 1.41-1.2 (2H, m), 0.86 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-[4-(2-Butyl-6-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5). H-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.67 (IH, dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Hz), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.05-6.95 (IH, m), 6.78 (IH, dd, J=2.6, 8.6 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.75 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.82-1.69 (2H, m), 1.41-1.24 (2H, m), 0.87 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-Butyl-6-fluoro-3-(4- _.2-\( {r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino) carbonyl)amino1ethyl) phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-6-fluoro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.73 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.68 (IH, dd, J=4.6, 8.8 Hz), 7.38 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32-7.24 (4H, m), 7.00 (IH, ddd, J=2.4, 8.8, 11.2 Hz), 6.75 (IH, dd, J=2.4, 8.6 Hz), 3.64-3.54 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.74 (2H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 1.80-1.65 (2H, m), 1.40-1.20 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 69

2-BUTYL-6-FLUORO- 1 - {2-\( {[(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL] AMINO) CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL) -1H- BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-butyl-6-fluoro-3-(4- {2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino} carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)benzimidazole (Example 69).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.70-7.57 (3Η, m), 7.39 (4H, br), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.11- 7.02 (IH, m), 8.85 (IH, dd, j=2.4, 9.2 Hz), 3.48-3.34 (2H, m), 3.17 (2H, br), 2.80-2.65 (4H, m), 2.28 (3H, s), 1.72-1.55 (2H, m), 1.35-1.20 (2H, m), 0.80 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3387, 2872, 1601, 1516, 1479, 1400, 1130, 1086 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 70 2-ETHYL-6-FLUORO-l-(4-{2-r((r(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMFNO)CARBONYLlAMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE STEP 1. 2-r4-(6-Fluoro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-5-fluoroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2 of Example 68) and propionyl chloride. MS (El) m/z 340 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.67 (1Η, dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.99 (IH, ddd, J=2.5, 8.8, 9.5 Hz), 6.77 (IH, dd, 3=2.5, 8.8 Hz), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.35 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-l4-(6-fluoro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-fluoro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ 7.67 (1Η, dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Ηz), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.99 (IH, ddd, 3=2.5, 8.8, 9.5 Hz), 6.78 (IH, dd, 3=2.5, 8.8 Hz), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 3. 6-fluoro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-fluoro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 2). MS (El) m/z 302 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(6-Fluoro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from 6-fluoro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-l.H-benzimidazole (step 3).

MS (El) m z 309 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.68 (1Η, dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Ηz), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.99 (IH, ddd, J=2.5, 8.8, 9.6 Hz), 6.77 (IH, dd, J=2.5, 8.8 Hz), 3.62 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz)

STEP 5. 2-r4-(6-Fluoro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from 2-[4-(6-fluoro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.68 (1Η, dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, =8.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.98 (IH, ddd, J=2.4, 8.8, 8.8 Hz), 6.82 (IH, dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz), 3.37 (2H, br.s), 3.18 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6, 2-Ethyl-6-fluoro-l-(4-{2-r((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-fluoro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.73 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.68 (IH, dd, J=8.7, 4.9 Hz), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32-7.23 (4H, m), 7.00 (IH, ddd, J=9.5, 8.7, 2.5 Hz), 6.79-6.69 (2H, m), 3.63-3.53 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 71 5-METHOXY-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY

D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(4-Methoxy-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2-chloro-5-methoxynitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 9.33 (1Η, br.s), 7.63 (1Η, d, =3.0 Ηz), 7.17-7.27 (5Η, m), 7.04- 7.08 (IH, m), 3.88 (2H, br.s), 3.82 (3H, s), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-4-methoxyanilino)phenyπethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(4-methoxy-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.98 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.59 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.28-6.36 (2H, m), 3.77-3.85 (5H, m), 2.76 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-[^"4-(2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-4-methoxyanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.12-7.29 (3H, m), 6.97 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.82 (IH, dd, J=2.4 Hz, 8.8 Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.05 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 4 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27-7.30 (3H, m), 6.98 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.82 (IH, dd, J=2.3 Hz, 8.8 Hz), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. l-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazole

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step

4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.26-7.33 (3H, m), 6.99 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.82 (IH, dd, J=2.5 Hz, 8.8 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. l- 4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyn-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl methyl ether The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazole (step 5). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27-7.32 (3H, m), 6.98 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.82 (IH, dd, J=2.3 Hz, 8.8 Hz), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.61 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl methyl ether (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.26-7.30 (3H, m), 6.99 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.82 (IH, dd, J=2.3 Hz, 8.7 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 5-Methoxy-2-Ethyl-3-(4- {2-\( {r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino) carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.74 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.23-7.34 (7H, m), 6.97 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.82 (IH, dd, J=1.8 Hz, 8.7 Hz), 6.67 (IH, br.s), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.57 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.92 (2H, t, 6.4 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 72

5-METHOXY-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-[(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY LHH-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 5-methoxy-2-ethyl-3-(4- {2-[( {[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino} carbonyl)amino] ethyl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole (Example 72). mp 163-175 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.60 (2Η, d, J=7.5 Hz), 7.34-7.41 (4H, m), 7.12-7.18 (3H, m), 6.97 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.78 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 2.66-

2.76 (4H, m), 2.50 (2H, br.s), 2.78 (3H, s), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); IR (KBr) v_n 3363, 2833, 1596, 1404, 1128, 1085, 1026, 950 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 73

2T4-(2-ETH YL-5-METHOXY- 1 H-BENZIMID AZOLE- 1 -YL)PΗENYL1ETΗYL(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 71) mp 95-98 °C; MS (ESI) m z 494 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.93 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.23-7.30 (3H, m), 7.16 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.92 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.81 (IH, dd, J=2.2 Hz, 8.6 Hz), 4.33 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.68 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1743, 1596, 1517, 1487, 1444, 1278, 1159, 1074, 813 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 74

2-ETHYL-6-MRTHOXY-l-(4-(2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO]ETHYL)PHENY

D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2- r(5-Methoxy-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1 ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of

Example 1 from 2-chloro-4-methoxynitrobenene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.74 (1Η, br.s), 8.18 (1Η, d, J=9.5Ηz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.55 (IH, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.34 (IH, dd, J=9.5, 2.8 Hz), 3.90 (2H, m), 3.74 (3H, s), 2.90 (3H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r(2-Amino-5-methoxyanilino)phenyl1ethanol

Example 28 from 2-[(5-methoxy-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.80 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.76-6.73 (2H, m), 6.54 (IH, dd, 3=8.6, 2.8 Hz), 3.81 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, t, J-6.6 Hz). STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-5-methoxyanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

MS (El) m/z 352 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.63 (1Η, d, J=8.8 Ηz), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.89 (IH, dd, J=8.8, 2.6 Hz), 6.56 (IH, d, J=2.6 Hz), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.75 (3H, s), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-l4-(2-Ethyl-6-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure, described in step 4 of

Example 26 from 2-(4-(2-ethyl-6-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl)ethanol (step

4). TLC Rf = 0.50 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1:1).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l -yl)phenyllethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.65 (1Η, d, J=8.8 Ηz), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.89 (IH, dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 6.56 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz), 3.76 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-Ethyl-6-methoxy-l-(4-{2-r( {r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6-methoxy-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.62 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.35-7.23 (6H, m), 6.89 (IH, dd, J=8.7, 2.5 Hz), 6.66 (IH, m), 6.55 (IH, d, J=2.5 Hz), 3.72 (3H, s), 3.59- 3.57 (2H, m), 2.93 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 75

2-ETHYL-6-MRTHOXY- 1 -(A- (2-[Y { (A-

METHYLPHENΥL)SULFONYLlAMrNO)CARBONΥL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-6-methoxy-l-(4- {2-[( {[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 74). Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.59 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.50 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.41-7.35 (4H, m), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.80 (IH, dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz), 6.53 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz), 3.67 (3H, s), 3.15 (2H, m), 2.73-2.62 (4H, m), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz); IR (KBr) v_raax 1595, 1516, 1485, 1454, 1400, 1157, 1128, 1086 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 76

5-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHE- rYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r2-Nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)anilino1phenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2-chloro-5-trifluoromethylnitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.68 (1Η, br.s), 8.50 (1Η, s), 7.51 (1Η, dd, J=2.2 Ηz, 9.2 Ηz), 7.33 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.19-7.26 (3H, m), 3.92 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.92 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r2-Amino-4-(trifluoromethyl)anilino1phenyl} ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 26 from 2-[2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)anilino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.10-7.16 (3H, m), 6.97 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.82 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.82 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.79 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-{4-l2-Ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl1phenyl)ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[2-amino-4-(trifluoromethyl)anilino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.05 (1Η, s), 7.42-7.47 (2Η, m), 7.27-7.31 (2H, m), 7.13 (2H, d, =8.4 Hz), 4.39 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 4. 2- {4-r2-Ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yllphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.05 (1Η, s), 7.49 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.16 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-{4-r2-Ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-lyllphenyl)ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl} ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.05 (1Η, s), 7.22-7.48 (5Η, m), 7.15 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.62 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-{4-r2-Ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-lyl1phenyl)ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-lyl]phenyl}ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.05 (1Η, s), 7.44 (3Η, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, =8.8 Hz), 7.16 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 5-Trifluoromethyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino) carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-(4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-

1 yljphenyl} ethylamine (step 6).

MS (ESI) m/z 533 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.03 (1Η, s), 7.80 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.38-7.43 (3H, m), 7.26-7.29 (2H, m), 7.13 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.70 (IH, br.s), 3.57 (2H, t, 6.7 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 77

5-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({|^"(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL}PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 5-trifluoromethyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-(2-[(([(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino} carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 76). Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.02 (1Η, s), 7.61-7.66 (4Η, m), 7.48-7.51 (IH, m), 7.24-7.28 (3H, m), 7.14 (2H, d, 7.9 Hz), 3.09 (2H, br.s), 2.60-2.83 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H, s), 1.13 (3H, t, =7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 78 5-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMrNO⁾CARBONYL)AM-INO]ETHYL)PHENY D- 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE STEP 1. l -{4-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)anilinol-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone A mixture of 2-chloro-5-acetylnitrobenzene (Oelschlaeger, H.; Schreiber, O. Liebigs Ann. Chem., 1961, 641, 81 , 2 g, 10 mmol) , 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol (1.64 g, 12 mmol) and NaHCO₃ (1 g, 12 mmol) in DMF (60 mL) was heated at 150 °C for 3 h. After cooling, the mixture was poured into water (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (300 mL). The organic layer was washed with 2N aqueous NaOH (100 mL) and brine (100 mL), then dried (Na₂S0₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1:1) to afford

1.36 g (45%) of the title compound as an orange oil; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.83 (IH, br.s), 8.20 (IH, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.94 (IH, dd, J=2.1 Hz, 9.3 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.16 (IH, d, J=9.3 Hz), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.92 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.57 (3H, s).

STEP 2. l-{3-Amino-4-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino1phenyl)ethanone The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from l-{4-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]-3-nitrophenyl}ethanone (step 1). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.41 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.37 (IH, dd, J=2.0 Hz, 8.2 Hz), 7.11-7.17 (3H, m), 6.94 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.72 (IH, br.s), 3.85 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.65 (2H, br.s), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.52 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-4-(5-Acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl)ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from l-{3-amino-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]phenyl}ethanone (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.4 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1:1).

STEP 4. l-f2-Ethyl-l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyll-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl) ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl)ethyl propionate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.39 (1Η, d, J=1.2 Ηz), 7.89 (1Η, dd, J=1.2 Ηz, 8.6 Ηz), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.13 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz),

3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.38 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. l-{l-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)ethanone The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from l-{2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl}ethanone (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.40 (1Η, d, J=1.2 Ηz), 7.90 (1Η, dd, J=1.2 Ηz, 8.4 Ηz), 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.13 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 1-11- f4-(2- Azidoethyl)phenyl1 -2-ethyl- lH-benzimidazol-5 -yl ) ethanone The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-{l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} ethanone (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.40 (1Η, d, J=1.5 Ηz), 7.90 (1Η, dd, J=1.5 Ηz, 8.6 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.02 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.63 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz),

3.03 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 7. l-{l-r4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-{l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} ethanone (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.40 (1Η, d, J=1.7 Ηz), 7.90 (1Η, dd, J=1.7 Ηz, 8.6 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.13 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 5-Acetyl-2-ethyl-l -(4- {2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino) carbonyl) amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-{l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} ethanone (step 7). MS (ESI) m/z 505 (M + Hf ; H-NMR CDC1₃) δ 8.40 (IH, d, J=l.l Hz), 7.88 (IH, dd, J=l.l Hz, 8.6 Hz), 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27-7.31 (4H, m), 7.10 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.74 (IH, br.s), 3.59 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 79

5-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL1 AMINO) C ARBONYL)AMINO)ETHYL) PHENY D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 5-acetyl-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl) amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 78). mp 155-160 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.32 (1Η, d, J=1.6 Ηz), 7.81 (IH, dd, J=1.6 Hz, 8.6 Hz), 7.62 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.42 (4H, s), 7.12-7.17 (3H, m), 3.18 (2H, br.s), 2.71- 2.79 (4H, m), 2.63 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3373, 1676, 1604, 1519, 1294, 1130, 1085, 885, 813 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 80

2-ETHYL-5-METHYLSULFONYL-l-(4-{2-r r(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO}CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2- {4-r4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-nitroanilinolphenyl) ethanol

A mixture of 2-chloro-5-methylsulfonylnitrobenzene (Kavalek, J.; et al. Collect. Czech.

Chem. Commun, 1971, 36, 209, 2 g, 8.5 mmol) , 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol (1.4 g, 10.2 mmol) and Na-,CO₃ (1.4 g, 12.7 mmol) in ethanol was stirred at 100 °C for 16 h.

The insoluble matter was removed by filtration and washed with ethanol (100 mL).

The filtrate was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :4) to afford 960 mg

(34%) of the title compound as yellow solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.84 (1Η, br.s), 8.82 (1Η, d, J=2.1 Ηz), 7.79 (1Η, dd, J=2.1 Ηz, 9.1 Ηz), 7.36 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22-7.38 (3H, m), 3.94 (2H, br.s), 3.07 (3H, s), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz). STEP 2. 2- {4-[2-A-mino-4-(methylsulfonyl)anilinoJphenyl) ethanol

Example 28 from 2- {4-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitroanilino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.31 (IH, s), 7.28 (IH, s), 7.16-7.21 (3H, m), 6.96 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.56 (IH, br.s), 3.86 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.76 (2H, br.s), 3.03 (3H, s), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-{4-r2-Ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl)ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[2-amino-4-(methylsulfonyl)anilino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.8 (dichloromethane/methanol = 10:1).

STEP 4. 2-{4-[2-Ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ynphenyl)ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl propionate (step 3). 'Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.38 (1Η, d, J=1.4 Ηz), 7.77 (1Η, dd, J=1.4 Ηz, 8.6 Ηz), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24-7.32 (2H, m), 7.22 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.01 (t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.08 (3H, s), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. l-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.38 (1Η, d, J=1.6 Ηz), 7.78 (1Η, d, J=1.6 Ηz, 8.6 Ηz), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.23 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.84 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.22 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.08 (3H, s), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. l-r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl methyl sulfone The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH- benzimidazole (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.38 (1Η, d, J=1.5 Ηz), 7.78 (1Η, dd, J=1.5 Ηz, 8.6 Ηz), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.64 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.08 (3H, s), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-{4-r2-Ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl1phenyl)ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl methyl sulfone (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.38 (1Η, d, J=1.7 Ηz), 7.77 (1Η, dd, J=1.7 Ηz, 8.6 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21-7.30 (3H, m), 3.03-3.08 (5H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8, 2-Ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

Example 1 from 2-(4-[2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethylamine (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.37 (1Η, d, 3=1.6 Ηz), 7.75 (1Η, dd, 3=1.6 Ηz, 8.6 Ηz), 7.74 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27-7.32 (4H, m), 7.18 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.70 (IH, br.s), 3.59 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.08 (3H, s), 2.96 (2H, t. J=6.8 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.35 (4H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 81

2-ETHYL-5-METHYLSULFONYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLjAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOJETHYL)PHENY L 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 80). mp 171 -178 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.08 (IH, br.s), 7.51-7.62 (3H, m), 7.32 (4H, s), 7.16 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.03 (2H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 3.09-3.25 (7H, m), 2.63-2.66 (2H, m), 2.16 (3H, s), 1.13 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3386, 1604, 1519, 1396, 1299, 1128, 1085, 962, 887 cm ¹.

EXAMPLE 82

5-C YANO-2-ETHYL- 1 -(A- {2-\( { \(A-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLJAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL}PHENY D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-[(4-Cyano-2-nitroanilino)phenylJethanol

Example 1 from 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.80 (1Η, br.s), 8.54 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 7.50 (1Η, dd, 3=9.1, 2.0 Ηz), 7.36 (2Η, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.16 (IH, d, J=9.1 Hz), 3.94-3.91 (2H, m), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 1.81 (IH, m).

STEP 2. 2-r(2-Amino-4-cyanoanilino)phenylJethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[(4-cyano-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.18-7.10 (3H, m), 7.01-6.95 (4H, m), 6.09 (IH, m), 3.97 (2H, br.s), 3.83-3.82 (2H, m), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.31 (IH, m)

STEP 3. 2-[4-(5-Cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-4-cyanoanilino)phenylJethanol (step 2). MS (El) m/z 347 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5-Cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.09 (IH, s), 7.50-7.43 (3H, m), 7.32-7.28 (2H, m), 7.15 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.00 (2H, q, H=6.4 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.81 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-[4-(5-Cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4). TLC Rf = 0.83 (dichloromethane/methanol = 10:1).

STEP 6. 2-[4-(5-Cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethylamine

Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step

5). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.09 (1Η, s), 7.47-7.42 (3Η, m), 7.29-7.26 (2H, m), 7.15 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 5-Cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-(2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfomyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.05 (1Η, d, J=0.9 Ηz), 7.75 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.43-7.40 (3H, m), 7.30-7.26 (4H, m), 7.12 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.74 (IH, m), 3.60-3.58 (2H, m), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 83

5-CYANO-2-ETHYL-l-(4-{2-r((r(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLI AMINO) CARBONYL) AMFNOIETHYDPHENY D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-(2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 82).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.19 (1Η, d, J=1.5 Ηz), 7.59 (2Η, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.54 (IH, dd, J=8.4, 1.5 Hz), 7.41 (4H, s), 7.23 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 3.14 (2H, m), 2.78-2.70 (4H, m), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 84

2-ETHYL-l- (4-{2-r({[(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE-5-CARBOXAMIDE

STEP 1. 2-Ethyl-l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl1-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide To a mixture of 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 82, 200 mg, 0.68 mmol), DMSO (0.06 mL, 0.82 mmol) and methanol (10 mL) was added 30% aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide (0.12 mL, 1.0 mmol) and 0.2 M aqueous NaOΗ (0.06 mL). The mixture was stirred at 50 °C for 4 h, then cooled. The mixture was poured into water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with 2N aqueous NaOΗ (50 mL) and brine (50 mL), then dried (NajSO,,), and concentrated to afford the title compound as pale yellow solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.23 (1Η, d, J=l.l Ηz), 7.96 (1Η, br.s), 7.76 (1Η, dd, J=l.l Ηz, 8.4 Ηz), 7.42-7.51 (4Η, m), 7.25 (IH, br.s), 7.09 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.70 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 2. l-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.17 (1Η, d, J=1.7 Ηz), 7.79 (1Η, dd, J=1.7 Ηz, 8.5 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.15 (IH, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. l-f4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.17 (1Η, d, J=1.5 Ηz), 7.78 (1Η, dd, J=1.5 Ηz, 8.4 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.13 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.62 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 4. l-r4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.21 (1Η, d, J=1.5 Ηz), 7.79 (1Η, dd, J=1.5 Ηz, 8.4 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.28-7.31 (2H, m), 7.13 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.05 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-Ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl) amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide

Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 4).

MS (ESI) m/z 506 (M + Η ; Η-NMR (CD₃OD) δ 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.65-7.73 (3Η, m), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.16-7.21 (4H, m), 7.00 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.31 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.75 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.69 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.21 (3H, s), 1.48 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 85

6-C YANO-2-ETHYL- 1 -(4- {2-\( { f(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY

D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 3-F4-(2-Ηydroxyethyl)anilino1-4-nitrobenzonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of

Example 1 from 3-chloro-4-nitrobenzonitrile (Tsuji, K. Chem. Pharm. Bull. 1992, 40,

2399) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.. MS (El) m/z 383 (M⁺).

STEP 2. 3-f^"4-(2-Chloroethyl)anilinol-4-nitrobenzonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]-4-nitrobenzonitrile (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.46 (IH, br.s), 8.29 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.42 (IH, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.97 (IH, dd, J=8.8, 1.7 Hz), 3.77 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.13 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz).

STEP 3. 4-Amino-3-r4-(2-chloroethyl)anilinolbenzonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)anilino]-4-nitrobenzonitrile (step 2). MS (El) m/z 383 (M⁺).

STEP 4. l-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-6-carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 Example 1 from 4-amino-3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)anilino]benzonitrile (step 3) and propionyl chloride.

MS (El) m z 309 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.82 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.53 (1Η, dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Ηz), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.42 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.84

(2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(6-Cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-6-carbonitrile (step 4).

MS (El) m/z 316 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.83 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.54 (1Η, dd, J=8.4, 2.0 Ηz), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.40 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.64 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(6-Cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.11 (2Η, br.s), 7.87 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.64 (IH, dd, J=8.4, 2.0 Hz), 7.60-7.53 (5H, m), 3.20-3.02 (4H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 7. 6-Cyano-2-ethyl- 1-(4- {2-\( { [^"(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.83 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.74 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.53 (IH, dd, J=8.4, 1.5 Hz), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.39 (IH, d, J=1.5 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.75 (IH, br.s), 3.65-3.54 (2H, m), 2.97 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 86

2-ETHYL-l-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D- 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE-6-CARBOXAMIDE

To a solution of 6-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 85, 162 mg, 0.33 mmol) in 2-methyl-2-propanol (10 mL) was added powdered KOΗ (66 mg, 1.0 mmol). The resulting mixture was heated at reflux temperature for 3 h. After removal of solvent, the reaction mixture was partitioned between dichloromethane (50 mL) and phosphate buffer (50 mL). The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with dichloromethane (50 mL). The combined organic phases were washed with brine (50 mL), dried (Na_jSO,,), and concentrated. The residual solids were recrystallized from ethyl acetate to afford 105 mg (63%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.79 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.75 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.71-7.63 (2H, m), 7.35-7.25 (4H, m), 7.16 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.75 (2H, br.s), 6.55 (IH, br.s), 3.54 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 87

5-r(/er/-BUTYLAMINO)SULFONYLl-2-ETHYL-l-(4- {2-r({r(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D-IH-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. N-(tert-Butyl)-4-chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

To a stirred solution of tert-butylamine (5.1 g, 70 mmol) in dichloromethane (200 mL) was added dropwise a solution of 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride (17.9 g, 70 mmol) in dichloromethane (100 mL) at room temperature over a period of 30 min, and then the reaction mixture was stined for 2 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water (100 mL), the organic phase was separated, and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with water (50 mL) and brine (20 mL), dried (Νa^O.,), and concentrated to give 21.3 g (quant.) of the title compound as yellow solids: Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.38 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 8.02 (1Η, dd, J=2.0, 8.6 Ηz), 7.70 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 4.95 (1Η, br.s), 1.28 (9Η, s).

STEP 2. N-(tert-Butyl)-4-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilinol-3-nitrobenzenesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from N-(tert-butyl)-4-chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonamide (step 1) and 4- aminophenylethyl alcohol.

MS (El) m/z 393 (M⁺); Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.76 (IH, br.s), 8.75 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.74 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.5 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.17 (IH, d, J=8.5 Hz), 4.42 (IH, br.s), 3.97-3.88 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.27 (9H, s).

STEP 3. N-(tert-Butyl)-4-r4-(2-chloroethyl)anilino1-3-nitrobenzenesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 Example 1 from N-(tert-butyl)-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]-3- nitrobenzenesulfonamide (step 2). MS (El) m/z 411 (M⁺); Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.77 (IH, br.s), 8.77 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.77 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.18 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.46 (IH, br.s), 3.76 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.13 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 1.28 (9H, S).

STEP 4. 3-Amino-N-(tert-butyl)-4-r4-(2-chloroethyl)anilino1benzenesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from N-(ter/-butyl)-4-[4-(2-chloroethyl)anilino]-3-nitrobenzenesulfonamide (step 3).

Η-ΝMR (CDClj) δ 7.31 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.26 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.3 Hz), 7.15 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.89 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.49 (IH, br.s), 4.64 (IH, br.s), 3.77 (2H, br.s), 3.69 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.24 (9H, s).

STEP 5. N-(tert-Butyl)-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- sulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 Example 1 from 3-amino-N-(tert-butyl)-4-[4-(2- chloroethyl)anilino]benzenesulfonamide (step 4) and propionyl chloride.

MS (El) m/z 419 (M⁺); Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.34 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 7.74 (1Η, dd, J=2.0, 8.3 Ηz), 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.16 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 4.62 (IH, br.s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz) 1.24 (9H, s).

STEP 6. 1 -r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyl1-N-(tert-butyl)-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- sulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8

Example 1 from N-(tert-butyl)-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole- 5-sulfonamide (step 5).

MS (El) m/z 426 (M⁺); Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.33 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 7.73 (1Η, dd, 3=2.0, 8.4 Ηz), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.14 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.47 (IH, br.s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz) 1.24 (9H, s).

STEP 7. 1 -r4-(2-Aminoethyl røhenyl1-N-(tert-butyl)-2-ethyl-l H-benzimidazole-5- sulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-N-(ter/-butyl)-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole- 5-sulfonamide (step 6).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.34 (1Η, d, J=1.9 Ηz), 7.74 (1Η, dd, J=1.9, 8.3 Ηz), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.15 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 4.88 (IH, br.s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz) 1.23 (9H, s).

STEP 8. 5-r(tert-Butylamino)sulfonyn-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyflamino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-N-(tert-butyl)-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole- 5-sulfonamide (step 7).

MS (ESI) m/z 598 (M + Ηf ; Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.32 (1Η, d, J=1.3 Ηz), 7.77-7.69 (3Η, m), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.33-7.25 (4H, m), 7.11 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.65 (IH, br.s), 4.59 (IH, s), 3.63-3.53 (2H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz) 1.23 (9H, s).

EXAMPLE 88 5-(AMIΝOSULFOΝYD-2-ETHYL-l-(4- \2-\( {[Y4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE

A solution of 5-[(tert-butylamino)sulfonyl]-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 87, 330 mg, 0.55 mmol) in trifluoroacetic acid (10 mL) was heated at 80 °C for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol (10:1) to afford

215 mg (73%) of the title compound: MS (ESI) m z 542 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.32 (1Η, d, J=1.3 Ηz), 7.77-7.69 (3Η, m), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.33-7.25 (4H, m), 7.11 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.65 (IH, br.s), 4.59 (IH, s), 3.63-3.53 (2H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz) 1.23 (9H, s). EXAMPLE 89

2-ETHYL-l-{2-r( ir(4-

METHYPHENYL)SULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYL)AMIN01ETHYL)-5- r(METHYLSULFONYL)AMINOl-lH-BENZIMID AZOLE STEP 1. 2-r4-(2,4-Dinitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2-chloro-l ,5-dinitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.95 (1Η, s), 9.18 (1Η, d, J=2.4 Ηz), 8.16 (1Η, dd, J=2.7, 9.7 Ηz), 7.39 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.16 (IH, d, J=9.5 Hz), 3.93 (2H, dt, J=5.7, 6.2 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 1.50 (IH, t, J=5.7 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-4-nitroanilino)phenyllethanol

Example 40 from 2-[4-(2,4-dinitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.73-7.67 (2H, m), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.11 (IH, d, J=9.3 Hz), 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 5.80 (IH, s), 3.88 (2H, dt, J=5.7, 6.0 Hz), 3.69 (2H, br.s), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 1.48 (lH, br).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-4-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.68 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 8.13 (1Η, dd, J=2.2, 9.0 Ηz), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.13 (IH, d, J=8.97 Hz), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.38 (3H, t, =7.5 Hz), 1.15 (3H, q, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5-Amino-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate To a stirred solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3, 1.12 g, 3.0 mmol) in ethanol/water (v/v, 2:1, 15 mL) was added ammonium chloride (80 mg, 1.5 mmol) and iron powder (840 mg, 15 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was heated at reflux temperature for 4 h and filtered through a pad of Celite. The filtrate was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (200 mL), then dried (MgSO₄). Removal of solvent gave 0.84 g

(83%) of the title compound as a yellow oil: ' H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.10 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 6.89 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.63 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.4 Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.05 82H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.35 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.50 Hz), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-(4-{2-Ethyl-5-r(methylsulfonyl)amino1-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl)ethyl propionate To a stirred solution of 2-[4-(5-amino-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 4, 1.18 g, 3.50 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 mL) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (0.40 mL, 5.25 mmol) and pyridine (0.42 mL, 5.25 mmol) at room temperature. After stirring for 6h, the mixture was poured into 10% aqueous citric acid (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The aqueous layer was made basic with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine (100 mL) and dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated to afford 1.28 g (88%) of the title compound as brown amorphous: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.47 (1Η, s), 7.66 (1Η, d, J=1.7 Ηz), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.42 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.09 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 4.39 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.00 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 1.42 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-Ethyl-l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl1-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl) methanesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-(4-{2-ethyl-5-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl}phenyl)ethyl propionate (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.63 (1Η, d, J=1.8 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18 (IH, dd, J=2.1, 8.6 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.68 (IH, br), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.98 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 7. N- {l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl) methanesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl}methanesulfonamide (step 6).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.74-6.85 (7Η, m), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.98 (3H, s), 2.85 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 8. N-{l-r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl)methanesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from N-{l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl}methanesulfonamide (step 7).

Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.64 (1Η, br), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.19 (IH, dd, J=1.8, 8.8 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.81 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.98 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 9. N-{l-r4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl)methanesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from N-{l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazol-5-yl}methanesulfonamide (step 8). MS (El) m/z 358 (M⁺).

STEP 10 N-{l-r4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- y 1 ) methanesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from N-{l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} methanesulfonamide (step 9).

MS (ESI) m/z 556 (M + Ηf ; Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.49 (1Η, s), 7.76 (2Η, d, J=7.1 Hz), 7.51 (IH, br), 7.42-7.34 (6H, m), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.01 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.53 (IH, br), 3.40-3.33 (2H, m), 2.89 (3H, s), 2.81-2.66 (4H, m), 2.33 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1697, 1684, 1508, 1458, 1148 cm^"1. EXAMPLE 90

2-ETHYL-5-HYDROXY-1 - (4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. l-r4-(2-Bromoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-ol A mixture of l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5-methoxy-lH-benzimidazole (step 5 of Example 71, 600 mg, 1.9 mmol) in 48%> hydrobromic acid (60 mL) was stirred at 100 °C for 6 h. After cooling, the mixture was neutralized with 2N aqueous NaOΗ and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 mL), dried (Na^O , and concentrated to afford 890 mg (quant.) of the title compound as pale yellow solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.64 (4Η, s), 7.16 (2H, m), 6.97- 7.01 (IH, m), 3.86 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.30 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.92 (2H, q, J=7.8 Hz), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.8 Hz).

STEP 2. l-r4-(2-Bromoethyl)phenyn-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl tert- butyl(dimethyl)silyl ether

A mixture of l-[4-(2-bromoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-ol (step 1, 200 mg, 0.58 mmol), tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (100 mg, 0.7 mmol) and imidazole (47 mg, 1.45 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 3 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water (50 mL), and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 mL), then dried (Na^O . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :1) to afford 119 mg (45%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.20 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.10 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.01 (IH, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.72 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.52 (IH, dd, J=2.3 Hz, 8.6 Hz), 3.45 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.56 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 0.79 (9H, s), 0.05 (6H, s).

STEP 3. l-r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl tert- butylfdimethyPsilyl ether The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-bromoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl tert- butyl(dimethyl)silyl ether (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.20 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.02-7.12 (3H, m), 6.70 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.50-6.54 (IH, m), 3.39 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.79 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.55 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.13 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 0.79 (9H, s), 0.00 (6H, s).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5-{rtert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl1oxy)-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yQphenyllethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl tert- butyl(dimethyl)silyl ether (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.18 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.02-7.08 (3H, m), 6.72 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.52 (IH, dd, J=2.2 Hz, 8.6 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.66 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.55 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.13 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 0.79 (9H, s), 0.00 (6H, s).

STEP 5, 5-{rtert-Butyl(dimethyl)silyl1oxy)-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-{[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy}-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.53 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.02-7.13 (7H, m), 6.70 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.52 (IH, dd, J=2.2 Hz, 8.6 Hz), 6.46 (IH, br.s), 3.37 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.71 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.53 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.18 (3H, s), 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 0.79 (9H, s), 0.00 (6H, s).

STEP 6. 2-Ethyl-5-hydroxy-l-(4-{2-r(ir(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

A solution of 5-{[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy}-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 5, 78 mg, 0.13 mmol) in TΗF (5 mL) was added tetrabutylammonium fluoride (1.0 M solution in TΗF, 0.16 mL, 0.16 mmol) at 0 °C The mixture was stined at 0 °C for 2.5 h, then concentrated. The residue was dissolved in water (30 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (50 mL). The organic layer was dried (Na_^SO_.,) and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol (gradient elution from 20:1 to 10:1) to afford 57 mg (92%) of the title compound as white amorphous: MS (ESI) m/z 479 (M + Hf ; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.76 (2H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 7.35-7.39 (6H, m), 6.96 (IH, s), 6.85 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.65 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.51 (IH, br.s), 3.17 (2H, br.s), 2.76 (2H, t, 6.6 Hz), 2.67 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 91 2-ETHYL-4,5-DIMETHYL-l-(4-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL}PHENY

D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-[^"(3,4-Dimethyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyllethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 45 from 3,4-dimethyl-2-nitroaniline and 4-bromophenylethyl ethanol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.16 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.09 (IH, s), 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.89-3.81 (2H, m), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H, s)

STEP 2. 2-r(2-Amino-3,4-dimethylanilino)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[(3,4-dimethyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.02 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.86 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.62-6.58 (3H, m), 5.09 (IH, br.s), 3.77 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.11 (3H, s)

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-3,4-dimethylanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. MS (El) m/z 350 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Eth^yl-4.5-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-^yl⁾phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.99 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.82 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.63 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.00 (IH, d, J=8.2Hz), 6.82 (IH, d, J=8.2Hz), 3.61 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6Hz), 2.63 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.39 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.99 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.83 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.92-2.79 (4H, m), 2.63 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz)

STEP !____ 2-Ethyl-4.5-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.76 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.30-7.19 (6H, m), 7.00 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.81 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.65 (IH, m), 3.56-3.54 (2H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.59 (3H, s), 2.38 (6H, s), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 92

2-ETHYL-4,5-DIMETHYL-l-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-4.5-dimethyl- 1 -(4- {2-[( {[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 91).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.59 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.39-7.30 (4H, m), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.94 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.77 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.13 (2H, m), 2.74-2.67 (4H, m), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.30 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1599, 1516, 1425, 1227, 1128, 1086 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 93 4,6-DIMETHYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYD AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY

D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(3,5-Dimethyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 4,6-dimethyl-2-fluoronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.08 (1Η, br.s), 7.22 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.13 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 6.51 (IH, s), 3.89 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 2.22 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-3,5-dimethylanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(3,5-dimethyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 6.97-7.04 (2H, m), 6.78 (IH, s), 6.74 (IH, s), 6.59-6.67 (IH, s), 5.15 (IH, br.s), 3.76 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.18 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l H-benzimidazol-1 -yQphenyflethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-3,5-dimethylanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

TLC Rf = 0.7 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l -yl)phenyl1 ethanol

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-3,5-dimethylanilino)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 6.71 (IH, s), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 5. 1 -l4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 6.71 (IH, s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole (step 5). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 6.69 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.01 (2H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl- lH-benzimidazol-1 -yl)phenyllethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 6). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.89 (IH, s), 6.71 (IH, s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.77-2.89 (4H, m), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 2-Ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonynamino)carbonyl) amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7). mp 108-112 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 491 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.18-7.29 (6H, m), 6.89 (IH, s), 6.67 (IH, s), 6.62 (IH, br.s), 3.51 (2H, br.s), 2.86 (2H, br.s), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.63 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.33 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 94

5,6-DIMETHYL- 1 -(4- (2-f ( { \(A-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY

D- lH-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-[(4,5-Dimethyl-2-nitroanilino)phenynethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of

Example 45 from 4,5-dimethyl-2-nitroaniline and 4-bromophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 9.39 (1Η, br.s), 7.96 (1Η, s), 7.27 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21 (2H, d,

J=8.4 Hz), 7.01 (IH, s), 3.91 (2H, q, H=6.4 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.20 (3H, s),

2.19 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-r(2-Amino-4,5-dimethylanilino)phenyl1ethanol

Example 28 from 2-[(4,5-dimethyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.86 (IH, s), 6.64 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.61 (IH, s), 3.79 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.76 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.12 (3H, s) STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-4,5-dimethyIanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. MS (El) m/z 350 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-f4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.52 (1Η, s), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.87 (IH, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4). TLC Rf = 0.70 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :1).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yQphenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.53 (1Η, s), 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.87 (IH, s), 3.17 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.79 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.48 (IH, s), 7.29-7.15 (6H, m), 6.86 (IH, s), 6.60 (IH, br.s), 3.57-3.55 (2H, m), 2.91-2.89 (2H, m), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 95

5,6-DIMETHYL-l-(4-{2-K{r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-IH-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 94).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.60 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.39-7.32 (5H, m), 7.13 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.86 (IH, s), 3.16 (2H, m), 2.73-2.64 (4H, m), 2.29 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1599, 1516, 1468, 1404, 1283, 1236, 1130, 1086 cm ¹.

EXAMPLE 96 5,6-DICHLORO-2-ETHYL-l -(4- {2-f({r(4-

METHYLPHE- (YL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-[4-(4,5-Dichloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,4,5-trichIoronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

MS (El) m z 327 (M⁺).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[4-(4,5-dichloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.16 (1Η, s), 7.11 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.87 (IH, s), 6.74 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 5.10 (IH, br.s), 3.90-3.60 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

MS (El) m z 390 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.84 (1Η, s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.84 (1Η, s), 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.18 (IH, s), 4.10-3.94 (2H, m), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2- 4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 Example 26 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

MS (El) m/z 359 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.85 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.84 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22 (IH, s), 3.14 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.10 (2H, br.s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 5 ,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl- 1 -(4- {2-\( { (4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.01 (1Η, s), 7.70 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.36- 7.29, (3H, m) 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.81 (IH, br.s), 3.57-3.46 (2H, m), 3.06-2.88 (4H, m), 2.38 (3H, s), 1. 43 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 97

2-r4-(5,6-DICHLORO-2-ETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YDPHENYL1ETHYL (4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 96).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.92 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.85 (IH, s), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 4.72 (IH, br.s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 98 5.6-DICHLORO-2-ETHYL-1 -(4- |2-rHYDROXY( {[(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO}CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE butoxycarbonyl)oxy1amino)ethyl)phenyl1-5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole To a stirred mixture of 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethanol (Example 96, 100 mg, 0.3 mmol), N,O-Bis-tert- butoxycarbonylhydroxylamine (Baillie, L.C.; Batsanov, A.; Bearder, J.R.; Whiting, D.A. J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. 1, 1998, 20, 3471 , 140 mg, 0.6 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (158 mg, 0.6 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAD) (0.1 mL, 0.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 2.5 h. The solvent was removed and the residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ehtyl acetate (1 :1) to afford 174 mg (quant.) of the title compound as yellow amorphous: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.84 (IH, s), 7.46 (2H, d, j=8.4 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, j=8.4 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 3.92 (2H, t, j=6.7 Hz), 3.05 (2H, t, j=6.7 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, j=7.6 Hz), 1.56 (9H, s), 1.46 (9H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, j=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. N-{2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl1ethyl)hydroxylamine

A mixture of l-[4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)oxy]amino}ethyl)phenyl]-5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole (step 1, 174 mg, 0.3 mmol) and 2Ν hydrochloric acid (3 mL) in ethyl acetate (20 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 1 day. The reaction mixture was poured into water (100 mL), neutralized with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated to afford 162 mg (quant.) of the title compound as a yellow oil: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 10.35 (2Η, br.s), 7.89 (IH, s), 7.46-7.50 (2H, m), 7.29 (2H, d, j=6.8 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 3.37 (2H, t, j=6.9 Hz), 3.12 (2H, t, j=6.9 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 1.34 (3H, m).

STEP 3. 5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-rhydroxy({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino) carbonyl)amino]ethyl) phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole

The reaction was carried out according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from N-{2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethyl}hydroxylamine (step 2).

MS (ESI) m/z 547 (M + Ηf ; Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.92 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.79 (2H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 7.34-7.45 (2H, m), 7.13-7.18 (4H, m), 3.85 (IH, br.s), 3.05 (2H, br.s), 2.66-

2.80 (4H, m), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, j=7.4 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1654, 1517, 1452, 1164, 1095, 869 cm^"'.

EXAMPLE 99

5,6-DICHLORO-2-ETHYL-l-(4-{ -3- |ϊf r(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONY AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1CYCLOBUTYL) PHENYL)- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE STEP 1. tra«,s'-3-Phenylcyclobutyl benzoate

To a stirred solution of cw-S-phenylcyclobutanol (Eckehard, V. D.; et al. Chem. Ber., 1993, 126, 2759, 4.6 g, 30.2 mmol), tiϊphenylphosphine (3.3 g, 59.1 mmol) and benzoic acid (7.6 mg, 62.3 mmol) was added diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAD) (10.9 g, 62.3 mmol) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stined at room temperature for 40 min, then the mixture was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in diethyl ether (100 mL) and washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (50 mL), water (50 mL), and brine (50 mL). The organic layer was dried (Na_jSO , and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (10:1) to afford 6.52 g (86%) of the title compound as a pale yellow oil: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.71-7.20 (10Η, m), 5.49-5.41 (1Η, m), 3.82-3.72 (1Η, m), 2.78-2.64 (4Η, m).

STEP 2. /rawj-3-Phenylcvclobutanol

To a solution of trαrø-3-phenylcyclobutyl benzoate (step 1, 6.5 g, 26.0 mmol) in methanol (100 mL) was added 4N aqueous LiOH (20 mL, 80 mmol) and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 min. The mixture was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in water (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (100 mL), dried (Na_jSO , and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (5:1) to afford 3.65 g (93%) of the title compound as a colorless oil: H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.34-7.16 (5H, m), 4.60-4.51 (IH, m), 3.69-3.59 (IH, m), 2.55-2.37 (4H, m).

STEP 3. trø^-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)cyclobutanol

To a mixture of nitric acid (fuming, 2.3 mL) and acetic anhydride (25 mL) was added dropwise a mixture of tra.n-s-3-phenylcyclobutyl benzoate (step 2, 3.7 g, 24.6 mmol) and sulfuric acid in acetic anhydride (25 mL) at -23 °C The resulting mixture was stined in an ice-bath for 1.5 h. The mixture was poured into ice water (200 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (2 x 100 mL). The organic layer was washed with water and brine (100 mL), then dried (Na₂S0₄), and concentrated. The oily residue was dissolved in methanol (100 mL), and 4N aqueous LiOH (50 mL) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 min, then concentrated. The residue was dissolved in water (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1) to afford 2.7 g (56%) of the title compound as a pale yellow oil: MS (El) m z 193 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.38 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.62-4.52 (IH, m), 3.81-3.71 (IH, m), 2.54-2.45 (4H, m).

STEP 4. trύfn^-3-(4-Aminophenyl)cyclobutanol To a stined solution of trαrø-3-(4-nitrophenyl)cyclobutanol (step 3, 1.0 g, 4.9 mmol) in methanol (20 mL) was added 10% Pd-C (50 mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature under hydrogen atmosphere for 2.5 h. The palladium catalyst was removed by filtration and washed with methanol (100 mL) and ethyl acetate (100 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 0.9 g (quant.) of the title compound as pale yellow solids: MS (El) m/z 163 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.66 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 4.56-4.47 (IH, m), 3.58-3.48 (3H, m), 2.48-2.31 (2H, m), 1.73 (IH, d, J=5.1 Hz).

STEP 5. trαA;^-3-r4-(4,5-Dichloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1cyclobutanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,4,5-trichloronitrobenzene and trα J5-3-(4-aminophenyl)cyclobutanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.40 (IH, br.s), 8.27 (IH, s), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 4.63-4.55 (IH, m), 3.73-3.63 (IH, m), 2.57-2.43 (4H, m). MS (El) m z: 352 (M⁺).

STEP 6. trflκ.y-3-r4-(2-Amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyπcyclobutanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 6 from trα«5-3-[4-(4,5-dichloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]cyclobutanol (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ 7.16 (IH, s), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.86 (IH, s), 6.75 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 5.08 (IH, br.s), 4.58-4.49 (IH, m), 3.77 (2H, br.s), 3.62-3.52 (IH, m), 2.50- 2.34 (4H, m).

STEP 7. tra/;^-3-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1cyclobutyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from /rα«5-3-[4-(2-amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyl]cyclobutanol (step 6) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.56 (ethyl acetate/hex ane = 1 : 1).

STEP 8. trαλz^-3-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1cyclobutanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from trα«j-3-[4-(2-amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyl]cyclobutyl propionate (step 7).

MS (El) m/z: 360 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.85 (1Η, br.s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.18 (IH, br.s), 4.65-4.55 (IH, m), 3.83-3.73 (IH, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.63-2.48 (4H, m), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 9. c/-s^,-3- 4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1cyclobutyl azide To a stirred solution of trøns-3-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]cyclobutanol (step 8, 572 mg, 1.6 mmol), triphenylphosphine (623 mg, 2.4 mmol) and diphenylphosphoryl azide (DPP A) (655 mg, 2.4 mmol) in TΗF (8 mL) was added diethyl azodicarboxylate (415 mg, 2.4 mmol) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 h, then the mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (100 mL) and washed with water (100 mL) and brine (100 mL). The organic layer was dried (NajSO,,), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1) to afford 506 mg (83%) of the title compound as colorless solids: MS (El) m/z: 385 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.84 (1Η, br.s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.17 (IH, br.s), 3.98-3.88 (IH, m), 3.37-3.25 (IH, m), 2.89-2.75 (2H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.34-2.23 (2H, m), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 10 -y-3-[4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]cyclobutylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from c 6^,-3-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]cyclobutyl azide (step 9).

MS (El) m/z 359 (M⁺); Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.84 (1Η, br.s), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.17 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.43 (IH, m), 3.24-3.12 (IH, m), 2.87- 2.73 (4H, m), 1.91-1.80 (2H, m), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 1 L 5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{cw-3-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1cyclobutyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from ^'s-3-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]cyclobutylamine (step 10).

MS (ESI) m/z 557 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.85 (1Η, br.s), 7.79 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.17 (IH, br.s), 4.35-4.26 (IH, m), 3.35-3.25 (IH, m), 2.93-2.83 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.46 (3H, s), 2.19-2.07 (2H, m), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 100 5,6-DICHLORO-l-(4-{U-DIMETHYL-2-r({l^~(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMI O)CARBONΥL)AMrNO1ETHYL)PHENY D-2-ETHYL-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-[4-(4,5-Dichloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,4,5-trichloronitroaniline and 2-(4-aminophenyl)-2- methylpropanenitrile (Axton, C.A.; et al. J.Chem.Soc.Perkin Trans.1, 1992, 17, 2203).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.38 (1Η, br), 8.31 (1Η, s), 7.54 (2Η, d, =8.58 Hz), 7.30-7.22 (3H, m), 1.75 (6H, s). STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-Amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyll-2-methylpropanenitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[4-(4,5-dichloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]-2-methylpropanenitrile (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.41 (IH, s), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.09 (IH, s), 6.90 (IH, s), 6.80 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.22 (2H, s), 1.62 (6H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyn-2- methylpropanenitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyl]-2-methylpropanenitrile (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.91 (1Η, s), 7.78 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (IH, s), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.89 (6H, s), 1.42 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 4. 5 ,6-Dichloro- 1 -(A- {1 ,1 -dimethy 1-2-K { IY4- methy lphenyl)sul fonyfl amino ) carbonyl)amino1 ethyl } phenyl)-2-ethy 1- 1H- benzimidazole A mixture of 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]-2- methylpropanenitrile (step 3, 102 mg, 0.28 mmol), PtO₂ (one portion), chloroform (0.5 mL) in ethanol (15 mL) was stirred under hydrogen atmosphere (4.5 Kg/cm²) at room temperature. After 8 h, the mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was suspended in dichloromethane (10 mL). To the suspension was added 7-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate (0.3 mL, 1.96 mmol), and triethylamine (0.3 mL, 2.1 mmol) at room temperature. After 0.5 h, the mixture was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (100 mL) and washed with 10% aqueous citric acid (50 mL), water (50 mL), and brine (50 mL). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. The residue was purified by preparative TLC (ethyl acetate/hex ane = 2:1) to give 62 mg (37%) of the title compound as white solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.83 (1Η, s), 7.67 (2Η, d, J=9.3 Hz), 7.55 (2H, d, J=9.3 Hz), 7.38-7.22 (4H, m), 7.18 (IH, s), 3.45 (IH, br), 2.76 (2H, q, J=8.4 Hz), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.37 (6H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=8.2 Hz).

EXAMPLE 101

STEP 1. Ethyl 4-(4,5-diGhloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from ethyl 2,4,5-trichloronitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylacetate.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.41 (IH, s), 8.32 (IH, s), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (IH, s), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 4.19 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 3.66 (2H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz).

STEP 2. Ethyl 4-(2-Amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyl1acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from ethyl [4-(4,5-dichloro-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]acetate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.16 (IH, s), 7.15 (2H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 6.86 (IH, s), 6.72 (2H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 5.12 (IH, br.s), 4.15 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 3.79 (2H, br), 3.54 (2H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz).

STEP 3. Ethyl r4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from ethyl [4-(2-amino-4,5-dichloroanilino)phenyl]acetate (step 2) and propionyl chloride.

'Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.84 (IH, s), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 4.22 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 3.75 (2H, s), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz).

STEP 4. [4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllacetic acid

To a stirred solution of ethyl [4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazoI-l- yl)phenyl]acetate (step 3, 1.30 g, 3.4mmol) in methanol was added 2N aqueous NaOΗ (3.4 mL) at room temperature. After 1 h, the mixture was concentrated and the residue was diluted in water (200 mL) and the mixture was washed with diethyl ether (100 mL). The aqueous layer was acidified with 2N hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate/TΗF (v/v, 1 :1, 300 mL). The organic extract was washed with water (200 mL), brine (200 mL), and dried (MgSO₄). Removal of solvent gave 1.02 g (86%) of the title compound as a white powder: H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.94 (IH, s), 7.56- 7.45 (4H, m), 7.26 (IH, s), 3.72 (2H, s), 2.72 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllacetamide A mixture of [4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]acetic acid (step 4, 0.81 g, 2.3 mmol) and thionyl chloride (10 mL) was stirred for 0.5 h, and concentrated. To the residue was added ammonium hydroxide (28% NΗ₃ in water, 50 mL) and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate/THF (v/v, 1: 1, 200 mL). The extract was washed with brine (2 x 100 mL), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/methanol (20:1) to give 349 mg (44%) of the title compound as yellow solids: Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.93 (IH, s), 7.58 (IH, br), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz),

7.47 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (IH, s), 7.00 (IH, br), 3.51 (2H, s), 2.71 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz),

1.21 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyn-N-({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino)carbonyl)acetamide

A mixture of 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]acetamide (step

5, 105 mg, 0.30 mmol), /?-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate (0.07 mL, 0.45 mmol), toluene (10 mL) and TΗF (5 mL) was heated at reflux temperature. After 6 h, an additional

0.1 mL of jc-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate was added and the mixture was heated for 3 h.

The mixture was cooled and left at room temperature for 2 days. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by preparative TLC (ethyl acetate) to afford

150 mg (92%) of the title compound as colorless amorphous solids: Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.78 (1Η, s), 7.95 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.84 (IH, s), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18 (IH, s), 3.78 (2H, s), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 102 5.6-DICHLORO-l-(4-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHEΝYDSULF0ΝΥL1AMIΝ0) CARB0ΝYL)AMIΝ01ETHYL)PHEΝΥ D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE STEP 1. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl formate A mixture of 2-[(4,5-dichloro-2-anilino)phenyl]ethanol (450 mg, 1.42 mmol) and formic acid (7 mL) was stined at reflux for 4 h. After cooling, the mixture was made basic with 2N aqueous NaOΗ and extracted with ethyl acetate (50 mL). The extracts was dried (MgSO₄) to afford 480 mg (quant.) of the title compound as a brown oil: Η- NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.10 (1Η, s), 8.08 (1Η, s), 7.95 (1Η, s), 7.61 (1Η, s), 7.49-7.41 (4Η, m), 4.47 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.10 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)ρhenynethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl formate (step

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.08 (1Η, s), 7.96 (1Η, s), 7.61 (1Η, s), 7.49-7.40 (4Η, m), 3.97 (2H, q, J=6.4 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 2). MS (El) m/z 332 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5,6-Dichloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethylamine

Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.09 (1Η, s), 7.96 (1Η, s), 7.62 (1Η, s), 7.45-7.38 (4Η, m), 3.06 (2H, m), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 5,6-Diohloro-l-(4-{2-r( (r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl -lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 3). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.11 (1Η, s), 7.96 (1Η, s), 7.72 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.58 (IH, s), 7.38 (4H, s), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.72 (IH, m), 3.56 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 2.92 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.38 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 103 5 ,6-DICHLORO- 1 -(4- {2-|Y { f(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYDAMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 5,6-dichloro-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 102).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.55 (1Η, s), 7.97 (1Η, s), 7.71 (1Η, s), 7.50-7.44 (4Η, m), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.01 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.02 (2H, m), 2.61 (2H, m), 2.16 (3H, s); IR (KBr) v_max 1601, 1516, 1487, 1450, 1128, 1084 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 104

6-CHLORO-5-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-1 -(4- (2-|Y IK4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL)AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL}PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE STEP 1. 2-r(5-Chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyllethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,4-dichloro-5-trifluoromethylnitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.69 (1Η, br.s), 8.58 (1Η, s), 7.37 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 3.93 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-r(2-Amino-5-chloro-4-trifluoromethylanilino)phenyl1ethanol

Example 28 from 2-[(5-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.17-7.15 (3H, m), 7.05 (IH, s), 6.92-6.88 (2H, m), 5.48 (IH, br.s), 3.85 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz). STEP 3. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l -yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-5-chloro-4-trifluoromethylanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. MS (El) 424 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl1ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.1 1 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 4.03-3.98 (2H, m), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.11 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 3.63 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP (K 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl)ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5). H-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.1 1 (IH, s), 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29-7.26 (2H, m), 7.23 (IH, s), 3.11 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.92 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7 2-Ethyl-6-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.09 (1Η, s), 7.74 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.30- 7.26 (4H, m), 7.18 (IH, s), 6.76 (IH, m), 3.59 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 105 6-CHLORO-5-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-l-(4-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO)CARBONΥL)AMΓNQ1ETHYL)PHENY

D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-6-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-l-(4- {2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

(Example 104).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.15 (1Η, s), 7.59 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.46-7.39 (4H, m), 7.33 (IH, s), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.15 (2H, m), 2.78-2.71 (4H, m), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1601, 1518, 1431, 1398, 1348, 1306, 1128, 1084 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 106

4-(6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YL)PΗENETΗYL-(4-METΗYLPΗENΥL)SULF0NΥLCARBAMATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 104). mp 170-173 °C; H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.12 (IH, s), 7.94-7.91 (2H, m), 7.41-7.24 (6H, m), 7.19 (IH, s), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); IR (KBr) v_nιax 1746, 1518, 1342, 1232, 1159, 1132, 1086 cm^"1 .

EXAMPLE 107

4-(6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YL)PΗENETΗYL-(4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenethyl-(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 106).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.15 (1Η, s), 7.59 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.47 (4H, s), 7.34 (IH, s), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.96 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.28 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 108

5-CHLORO-6-METHYL-1 -(4- {2-\( {f(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL}PHENY D- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r(4-Chloro-5-methyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl1ethanol

Example 1 from 2,5-dichloro-4-methylnitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ 9.40 (1Η, s), 8.20 (1Η, s), 7.31 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.05 (IH, s), 3.93-3.91 (2H, m), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.29 (3H, s)

STEP 2. 2- (2-Amino-4-chloro-5-methylanilino)phenyl1ethanol

Example 28 from 2-[(4-chloro-5-methyl-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 6.79 (IH, s), 6.67 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.80 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 2.77 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.21 (3H, s). STEP 3. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[(2-amino-4-chloro-5-methylanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. MS (El) m/z 370 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.74 (1Η, s), 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75 (1Η, s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 3.10 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, 3=1.5 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP !_______ 2-Ethyl-5-chloro-6-methyl-l-(4-{2-r(IT(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino1carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.75-7.72 (3Η, m), 7.38-7.23 (6H, m), 6.91 (IH, s), 6.73-6.69 (IH, m), 3.62-3.55 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 109

5-CHLORO-6-METHYL-l-(4-{2-r({[Y4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYDAMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-1H-BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-5-chloro-6-methyl-l-(4-{2-[([[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino]carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (Example 108).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.68 (1Η, s), 7.60 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.41-7.35 (4H, m), 7.13 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.05 (IH, s), 3.17-3.15 (2H, m), 2.75-2.65 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1599, 1516, 1456, 1402, 1128, 1084, 1001 cm^'1.

EXAMPLE 110 6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL- 1 -(4- (2-f( {[Y4-

METHYLPHENΥDSULF0NYL1AMIN0) CARB0NΥDAMIN01ETHYL)PHENΥ

D-5-r(METHYLSULFONYL)AMINOl-lH-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(5-Chloro-2,4-dinitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,4-dichloro-l,5-dinitrobenzene and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.81 (1Η, br.s), 9.07 (1 Η, s), 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 3.95 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-[4-(2-Amino-5-Ghloro-4-nitroanilino)phenyπethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 40 from 2-[4-(5-chloro-2,4-dinitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.54 (IH, s), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.11 (IH, s), 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 5.76 (IH, br.s), 3.89 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.65 (2H, br.s), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 1.28 (IH, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-5-chloro-4-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.8 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :2).

STEP 4. 2-C4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethanol

Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-amino-5-chloro-4-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step

3). 'Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.34 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.62 (IH, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 6-Chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.34 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 3.84 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.22 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 6-Chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyfl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-ylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 89 from 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH- benzimidazole (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 7.02 (IH, s), 3.96 (2H, br.s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, 3=1.1 Hz), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. N-{6-Chloro-l- 4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl ) methanesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 40 from 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl amine (step 6).

Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.70 (1Η, s), 7.55 (2Η, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.13 (IH, s), 3.95 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.16 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.97 (3H, s), 2.71 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. N-{l- 4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyll-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl) methanesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from N-{6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} methanesulfonamide (step 7).

Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 6.78

(IH, s), 3.63 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.98-3.05 (5H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t,

J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 9. N-(l-r4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl) methanesulfonamide

Example 37 from N-{l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} methanesulfonamide (step 8).

Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.03 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 3.33 (2H, br.s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.96 (3H, s), 2.88 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 10. 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl) amino1ethyl)phenyl)-5-[^"(methylsulfonyl)amino1-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from N-(l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} methanesulfonamide (step 9). mp 101-123 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 590 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.04 (1Η, s), 7.73 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25-7.33 (4H, m), 7.16 (IH, s), 6.68 (IH, br.s), 3.58 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.93-2.98 (5H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.45 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 1654, 1517, 1467, 1336, 1 151, 1089, 972 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 111 6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-1- (4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE-5-CARBOXAMIDE

STEP 1. 2-Chloro-4-f4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino1-5-nitrobenzonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile (Grivsky, E.M.; Hitchings, G.H. Ind. Chim. Beige., 191 A, 39. 490.) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.81 (IH, br.s), 8.56 (IH, s), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.15 (IH, s), 3.93 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 1.62 (IH, br.s).

STEP 2. 5-amino-2-chloro-4-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino1benzonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-chloro-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]-5-nitrobenzonitrile (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.23 (4H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.99-7.33 (2H, m), 3.88 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 3.56 (IH, br.s), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(6-Chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 5-amino-2-chloro-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]benzonitrile (step 2) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.5 (hexane/ethyl acetate = 1 :2).

STEP 4. 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyll-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ 8.04 (1Η, s), 7.52 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19

(IH, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 6-Chloro-2-ethyl-l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyll-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

To a mixture of 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile (step 4, 2.4 g, 7.4 mmol), DMSO (0.7 mL, 8.8 mmol) and methanol (100 mL) was added 30%> aqueous hydrogen peroxide (1.3 mL, 11 mmol) and 0.2 M aqueous NaOΗ (0.7 mL, 0.14 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50 °C for 2 h. The solvent was removed and the resulting precipitates were collected by filtration. The precipitates were washed with water and dried under reduced pressure to give 1.9 g

(76%) of the title compound as pale pink solids: Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.69 (1Η, br.s), 7.61 (1Η, s), 7.33-7.40 (4Η, m), 6.95 (IH, s), 4.64 (IH, br.s), 3.59 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.62 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 6. 6-Chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (step 5). H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.71 (IH, br.s), 7.62 (IH, s), 7.36-7.47 (5H, m), 6.95 (IH, s), 3.85 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.06 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.63 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. l-r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyn-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (step 6). Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.80 (1Η, br.s), 7.71 (1Η, s), 7.46-7.57 (5Η, m), 7.04 (IH, s), 3.65 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.72 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 8. l-r4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.80 (1Η, s), 7.71 (1Η, s), 7.39-7.50 (5Η, m), 7.08 (IH, s), 2.49- 2.89 (6H, m), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 9, 6-Chloro-2-ethyl- 1 -(A- { 2- F( { f(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino}carbonyl)aminolethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (step 8). mp 152-163 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 540 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.81 (1Η, br.s), 7.72-7.75 (3Η, m), 7.51 (IH, br.s), 7.33-7.44 (6H, m), 7.06 (IH, s), 3.26 (2H, br.s), 2.68-2.80 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3395, 1664, 1519, 1396, 1 161, 1089, 991 cm^"1. EXAMPLE 112

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-1- (4-{2T({r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYDAMINOlETHYD PHENY D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE-5-CARBOXLIC ACID

A mixture of 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[(([(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (Example 111, 140 mg, 0.26 mmol) and KOΗ (63 mg, 0.8 mmol) in methanol (10 mL) was stirred at 100 °C for 1 day. The mixture was poured into water, acidified with 2N hydrochloric acid, and extracted with ethyl acetate (50 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL), dried (Na^O.,), and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with dichloromethane/mathanol (10:1) to afford 36 mg (25%>) of the title compound as white solids: mp 145-150 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 541 (M + Ηf ; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.10 (1Η, s), 7.76 (2Η, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.36-7.47 (6H, m), 7.10 (IH, s), 3.28 (2H, m), 2.69-2.81 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max: 3450, 1701, 1517, 1340, 1163, 1091, 900 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 113 N-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL- 1 - (4-{2-K{r(4-

METHYLPHEΝYL)SULFOΝYLlAMIΝO)CARBOΝYL)AMIΝO1ETHYL)PHEΝΥ

D- 1 H-BENZIMIDAZOL-5-YLl ACETAMIDE

STEP 1. N-{6-Chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyll-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yPacetamide To a solution of 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- ylamine (step 6 of Example 110, 100 mg, 0.3 mmol) in pyridine (7 mL) was added dropwise acetyl chloride (0.03 mL, 0.33 mmol) under nitrogen atmosphere at 0 °C, and the reaction mixture was stined at room temperature for 1.5 h. The mixture was poured into water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (50 mL). The organic layer was washed with 2Ν aqueous NaOΗ (30 mL), brine (30 mL), then dried (Na_jSO . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :3) to afford 110 mg (98%) of the title compound as white solids: H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.66 (IH, s), 7.56 (IH, br.s), 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.12 (IH, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. N-{l-r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyll-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from N-{6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl}acetamide (step 1).

Η-ΝMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.66 (1Η, s), 7.55 (1Η, br.s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.11 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. N-{l-r4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from N-{l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl}acetamide (step 2). Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.66 (1Η, s), 7.55 (1Η, br.s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=6.6 Hz), 7.27-7.29 (2H, m), 7.12 (IH, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 4. N-r6-Chloro-2-ethyl-l -(4- {2-lY(r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazol-5- yllacetamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from N-(l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl}acetamide (step 3). mp 125-133 °C; MS (ESI) m/z 554 (M + Ηf ; Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.64 (1Η, s), 7.74 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.55 (IH, br.s), 7.25-7.39 (IH, s), 7.08 (IH, s), 3.53-3.61 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); IR (KBr) v„-_ax 3390, 1676, 1517, 1240, 1 161, 1089, 1018, 972 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 114 6-ETHYL-5- (A- 2-\({\(A-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D-5H- l,31DIOXOLOr4,5- 1BENZIMID AZOLE STEP 1. 2- {4-[(6-Nitro-l,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)amino1phenyl} ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 45 from 5-amino-6-nitro-l,3-benzodioxol and 4-bromophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 10.07 (1Η, br.s), 7.62 (1Η, s), 7.29 (2Η, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.58 (IH, s), 5.98 (2H, s), 3.90 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-{4-r(6-Amino-l,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)amino1phenyl}ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2- {4-[(6-nitro-l,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.26 (IH, s), 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.60 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.39

(IH, s), 5.87 (2H, s), 4.96 (IH, br.s), 3.80 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.64 (2H, br.s), 2.76 (2H, t,

J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(6-Ethyl-5H-n,31dioxolor4,5- lbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenyllethyl propionate

Example 1 from 2-(4-[(6-amino-l,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)amino]phenyl}ethanol (step 2) and propionyl alcohol.

TLC Rf = 0.5 (hexane/ehtyl acetate = 1 :2).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(6-Ethyl-5H-π ,31dioxolor4,5- lbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[(6-amino-l,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)amino]phenyl}ethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 6.53 (IH, s), 5.94 (2H, s), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 5. 5-r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyll-6-ethyl-5H-ri,31dioxolor4,5- 1benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-ethyl-5H-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5- |benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl]etb-anol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 6.54 (IH, s), 5.94 (2H, s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3,19 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.72 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-r4-(6-Ethyl-5H-ri,31dioxolor4,5- 1benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl1ethyl azide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 5-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-6-ethyl-5H-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5- Jbenzimidazole (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 6.53 (IH, s), 5.93 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(6-Ethyl-5H- l,31dioxolo|^'4,5- 1benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl1ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-ethyl-5H-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5- Jbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl]ethyl azide (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.22-7.28 (2H, m), 7.19 (IH, s), 6.54 (IH, s), 5.93 (2H, s), 3.05 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 6-Ethyl-5-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino)carbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-5H-|^"l,31dioxolor4,5- Ibenzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-ethyl-5H-[l ,3]dioxolo[4,5-/]benzimidazol-5- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 7).

MS (ESI) m/z 507 (M + Hf ; ' H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.75 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.35-7.37 (6H, m), 7.16 (IH, s), 6.55 (IH, s), 5.97 (2H, s), 2.76 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.65 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.50 (2H, br.s), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 115

6-ETHYL-5- (4-{2-[({r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYDAMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-5H-n,31DIOXOLOr4,5- 1BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 6-ethyl-5-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-5H-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5- Jbenzimidazole (Example 114). mp 140-155 °C; IR (KBr) v_max 3384, 2873, 1600, 1519, 1460, 1155, 1128, 1085, 1037, 945, 813 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 116

2-ETΗYL-l- (4-{2-r({f(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL] AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY L)-6,7-DIHYDRO-lH-ri,41DIOXINOr2,3- 1BENZIMID AZOLE STEP 1. 7-Nitro-2,3-dihydro-l,4-benzodioxin-6-amine

To a mixture of 6,7-dinitro-2,3-dihydrobenzo[l,4]dioxin (Takakis, I.M.; Ηadjimihalakis, P.M. J. Heterocyclic. Chem., 1991, 28, 625, 13 g, 57.8 mmol) and acetic acid (150 mL) was added iron powder (9.6 g, 172.5 mmol) at room temperature, then the mixture was refluxed for 30 min. After cooling, the mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gradient elution from 1 :1 to 1 :2) to afford 3.22 g (28%>) of the title compound as orange solid:

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.67 (1Η, s), 6.23 (1Η, s), 5,85 (2Η, br.s), 4.19-4.33 (4H, m).

STEP 2. 2-{4-r(7-Nitro-2,3-dihydro-l ,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)amino1phenyUethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 45 from 7-nitro-2,3-dihydro-l,4-benzodioxin-6-amine (step 1) and 4- bromophenylethyl alcohol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.77 (IH, s), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.64 (IH, s), 4.20-4.31 (4H, m), 3.89 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2- {4-r(7-Amino-2,3-dihydro-l ,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)aminolphenyl} ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-{4-[(7-nitro-2,3-dihydro-l,4-benzodioxin-6- yl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.02-7.05 (2H, m), 6.62-6.65 (3H, m), 6.33 (IH, s), 5.00 (IH, br.s), 4.15-4.24 (4H, m), 3.79 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.53 (2H, br.s), 2.76 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-ri ,41dioxinor2,3- 1benzimidazol-l- yQphenyl) ethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[(7-amino-2,3-dihydro-l,4-benzodioxin-6- yl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 3) and propionyl chloride. TLC Rf = 0.5 (hexane : ethyl acetate = 1:2).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-ri,41dioxinor2,3- lbenzimidazol-l- yl)phenyll ethanol

Example 1 from 2-{4-[(7-amino-2,3-dihydro-l,4-benzodioxin-6- yl)amino]phenyl} ethyl propionate (step 4). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.25-7.28 (3H, m), 6.58 (IH, s), 4.21-4.27

(4H, m), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 1.31

(3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 6. 1 -r4-(2-Chloroethyl)phenyH-2-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-π ,41dioxinor2,3- Ibenzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-[l,4]dioxino[2,3- ]benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.26-7.39 (3H, m), 6.58 (IH, s), 4.25 (4H, s), 3.80 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.20 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-π ,41dioxinor2,3- 1benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyflethyl azide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-[l,4]dioxino[2,3- /Jbenzimidazole (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.40 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.24-7.29 (3H, m), 6.57 (IH, s), 4.21-4.26 (4H, m), 3.59 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 8. 2-r4-(2-Ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-π ,41dioxinor2,3- lbenzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl) ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-[l,4]dioxino[2,3-/]benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 6). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 77.40 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.24-7.27 (3H, m), 6.62 (IH, s), 4.21 (4H, s), 3.24-3.26 (2H, m), 3.11 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.72 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 9, _ 2-Ethyl-l-(4-{2-r(ir(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)Garbonyl)aminolethyl)phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-lH- [^"1 ,41dioxinor2,3- )benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-lH-[l,4]dioxino[2,3-/Jbenzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 8). MS (ESI) m/z 521 (M + Ηf; Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 7.76 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18-7.31 (7H, m), 6.64 (IH, br.s), 6.56 (IH, br.s), 4.24 (4H, s), 3.56 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.90 (2H. t. J=6.9 Hz), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 117

2-ETHYL-l- (4-{2-r(ir(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLI AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY D-6,7-DIHYDRO-lH- l,41DIOXINOr2,3- 1BENZIMID AZOLE, SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[(([(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-lH- [1 ,4]dioxino[2,3- Jbenzimidazole (Example 1 16). mp 162-173 °C; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.83 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.29 (IH, s), 6.68 (IH, s), 4.42 (4H, s), 3.38 (2H, br.s), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.86 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.49 (3H, s), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); IR (KBr) v_max 3360, 2875, 1596, 1516, 1468, 1335, 1167, 1130, 1064, 920 cm^"1.

EXAMPLE 118-Example 161

The compounds disclosed hereinafter were prepared according to the following procedure: To a solution of requisite commercially available sulfonamide (0.05 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was added a suspension of NaH (0.1 mmol) in DMF (0.5 mL) and the mixture was shaken for 5 min. To this mixture was added a solution of phenyl 2-[4- (2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18, 7 mg, 0.05 mmol) in DMF (0.5 mL), and the mixture was shaken at room temperature for 30 min. After removal of DMF by nitrogen blow, the residue was dissolved in water (3 mL) and loaded onto a 0.5g/3mL BondElute SCX. The solid phase was washed with MeOΗ (5 mL), and then eluted with 10% ΗCl/MeOΗ (3 mL). The eluate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound.

EXAMPLE 118

DICΗLOROPΗENYL)SULFONΥDAMfNO)CARBONYL)AMl-NOlETΗYL}PΗEN YL)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDrNE. HYDROCHLORIDE

MS (ESI) m/z 546.6 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 119 2-ETHYL-3-{4-r2-(ir({3-

NITROPHENYL) SULFONYDAMINO1C ARBQNYL) AMIN0)ETHYL1PHENYL) - 5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZQ[4,5-61PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 523.3 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 120

CHLOROPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYDAMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDA-ZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 512.5 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 121 2-ETHYL-3-{4-r2-({|Y{4-

NITRQPHENYL) SULFONYDAMINOICARBONYL) AMINQ)ETHYL1PHENYL) - 5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 523.3 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 122

N-r4-({[((2-r4-(2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRID-IN-3- YL)PΗENYL1ETΗYL)AM θ)CARBONYL1AMINO)SULFONYL)PΗENYLl-2,2- DIMETHYLPROPANAMIDE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 577.5 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 123

CHLOROPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY D-2-ETHYL-5,7-DrMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE

MS (ESI) m/z 512.4 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 124

CHLOROPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY

L)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDLNE,

HYDROCHLORIDE

MS (ESI) m/z 512.5 (M + Hf

EXAMPLE 125

3-(4- |2-r( (r(5-CHLORO-2-

THIE- TYL)SULFONYL^AMI^O)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL}PHENYL)-2- ETHYL-5,7-DrMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 518.6 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 126 3-(4-{2-r((r(5-BROMO-2-

THIENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENYL)-2- ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b)PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 564.2 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 127

2-ETHYL-3-{4-r2-(ir({2-METHYL-5-NITRO- PHENYL) SULFONYDAMINOICARBONYL) AMINO)ETHYDPHENYL) -5,7- DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO 5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 537.3 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 128

DIMETHOXYPHENYDSULFONYL1AMfNO)CARBONYDAMlNO1ETHYL)PHE NYD-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE

MS (ESI) m/z 538.4 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 129

BUTYLPHENYL)SULFONYL]AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENYL)- 2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 534.5 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 130

2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({[(4-

METHOXYPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHEN YD-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 508.4 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 131

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-r4-(2- Q( (r5-(PHENYLSULFANYL -2- THIENYL1SULFONYL)AMINO)CARBONYLlAMINO)ETHYDPHENYL1-3H- IMIDAZOr4,5-b]PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 592.4 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 132

DICHLOROPHENYDSULFONYL1 AMINO ) CARBONYD MINOIETHYL) PHEN YD-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 546.6 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 133

BROMOPHENYDSULFONYLlAMI O}CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL}PHENYL) -2-ETHYL-S,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 558.0 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 134 3-(4-{2-[({r(4,5-DICHLORO-2- THIENYL)SULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL}PHENYD-2- ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDfNE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 552.6 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 135

DICHLOROPHENOXY)PHENYLlSULFONYL)AMINO)CARBONYLlAMINO}ET

HYL)PHENYL1-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDfNE,

HYDROCHLORIDE

MS (ESI) m/z 638.8 (M + Hf

EXAMPLE 136

3-(4-{2-r({r(5-CHLORO-l,3-DIMETHYL-lH-PYRAZOL-4-

YL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENYL)-2-ETHYL-5,7- DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 530.3 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 137

3-(4-{2-r((r(2,4-DIMETHYL-l,3-THlAZOL-5-

YL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENYL)-2-ETHYL-5,7- DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 523.2 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 138 CYANOPHENYL)SULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYDAMlNO1ETHYL)PHENYD -2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4.5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 503.2 (M + Hf . EXAMPLE 139

3-(4- (2-[({f(3,4-

DIFLUOROPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINQ1ETHYL)PHEN YL)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDLNE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 514.3 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 140 3-(4-{2-r(ir(2,5-DICHLORO-3-

THIENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYDAMINOlETHYL)PHENYL)-2- ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 552.3 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 141

N-r5-({r({2-r4-(2-ETHYL-5,7-DMETHYL-3H---MIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDIN-3- YL)PΗENYL1ETΗYL)AMINO)CARBONYDAMINO)SULFONYD-l ,3,4- THlADlAZOL-2-YDACETAMIDE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 543.0 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 142

3- |4-f2-( (|T {4-CHLORO-3-

NITROPHENYL) SULFONYDAMINOICARBONYL) AMFNO)ETHYDPHENYL) - 2-ETHYL-5,7-D ETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 557.2 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 143

BUTOXYPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 550.4 (M + H . EXAMPLE 144 3-f4-(2- Iff { r2,6-DICHLORO-4-

(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PHENYLISULFONYL) AMINO)C ARBQNYLl AMINO) E THYL)PHENYL1-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDA-ZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 614.4 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 145

AD-AMANTYL)PHENYLlSULFONYL)AMLNO)CARBONYL1AMINO)ETHYL)P

HENYLl-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDrNE,

HYDROCHLORIDE

MS (ESI) m/z 612.4 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 146

3-(4-(2-r({r(4,5-DIBROMO-2-

THIENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL)PHENYD-2- ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-fMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 642.0 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 147

2-ETHYL-5,7-DLMETHYL-3-r4-(2-{r({r5-(2-THIENYLSULFANYD-2- THIENYLlSULFONYL)AMINO)CARBONYLlAMINO)ETHYDPHENYL1-3H- IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDLNE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 598.2 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 148 BUTYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHTL)PHENYD- 2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 534.4 (M + Hf . EXAMPLE 149

3-(4-{2-r((lT4-AMINO-3-

CHLOROPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY L)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 527.3 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 150 2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({r(2,4,5-

TRICHLOROPHENYDSULFONYDAMINOICARBONYDAMINOIETHYDPHE NYL)-3H-IMTDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDLNE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 580.4 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 151

DIMETHOXYPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMIN01ETHYL)PHE NYL)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m z 538.3 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 152

3-(4-{2-r({lT6-ETHOXY-l,3-BENZOTHIAZOL-2-

YDSULFONYL1 AMINO ) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL ) PHENYD-2-ETHYL-5 ,7- DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDA2O[4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 579.1 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 153 3-(4-(2-r(ir(2-AMINO-4- CHLOROPHENYDSULFONYL1AMINO}CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRLDfNE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 527.2 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 154

2-ETH YL-5 ,7-DIMETHYL-3-r4-(2- { \( { r5-(2-THIENYLSULFONYL)-2- THIENYL1SULFONYL)AMINO)CARBONYDAMI O)ETHYL)PHENYL1-3H- IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 630.2 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 155 3-r4-(2-ir({r2-CHLORO-5-

(T-RIFLUOROMETHYDPHENYL1SULFONYL)AMINO)CARBONYLlAMINO)E

THYDPHENYL1-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDLNE.

HYDROCHLORIDE

MS (ESI) m/z 580.2 (M + Hf

EXAMPLE 156

3-{4-r2-({r(2,3-DIHYDRO-l,4-BENZODIOXIN-6-

YLSULFONYDAMINOICARBONYL) AMINQ)ETHYL1PHENYL) -2-ETHYL-5.7- DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZ0r4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 536.2 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 157

2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-r4-(2-{r((r2-

(PHENYLSULFANYL)PHENYLlSULFONYL)AMINO)CARBONYL1AMINO)ET HYL)PHENYL1-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b)PYRIDLNE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 586.3 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 158

3-(4-{2-[(ir(4-CHLORO-2,5- DIMETHYLPHENYDSULFONYL1AMINO}CARBONYL)AMIN01ETHYL)PHEN YL)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMXDAZOr4,5-b1PYRTDLNE. HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 540.3 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 159

3-(4-{2-Γ({Γ(3-BROMO-5-CHLORO-2- THIENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYDAMINO1ETHYL)PHENYL)-2- ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 598.1 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 160 2-ETHYL-5,7-DLMETHYL-3-(4-{2-F({r(4-

VINYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENYL)- 3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 504.4 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 161

METHYL 2,4-DICHLORO-5-({r({2-r4-(2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-

IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDIN-3-

YDPΗENYDETΗYL) AMINO)CARBONYL] AMINO) SULFONYDBENZOATE,

HYDROCHLORIDE MS (ESI) m/z 604.5 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 162-Example 194

The compounds disclosed hereinafter were prepared according to the following procedure: To a mixture of requisite commercially available carbonic acid and dichloromethane was added l-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide, hydrochloride (WSC) (0.05 mmol, 0.5 mL), then to the reaction mixture was added a solution of 3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}anilino)pyridine* (0.038 mmol) in dichloromethane (0.5 mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 days at room temperature, then stirred for an additional 1 day at 40 °C After removal of the solvent, the residue was dissolved in MeOH (1 mL) and the solution was filtered through a membrane filter. The filtrate was purified by preparative LC/MS (Shiseido capcell pack UG80 C18 (4.6 x 50mm) eluting with MeOH/0.1%HCOOH (v/v, 20/80 to 90/10)) to give the title compound.

*3-Amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}anilino)pyridine was prepared as follows;

STEP 1, 3-{4- (4,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl)propanoic acid To a solution of 2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-3-nitropyridine (17.9 g, 96 mmol) and methyl 3-(4-aminophenyl)propanoate (19 g, 96 nmol) in DMSO (100 mL) was added N,N- diisopropylethylamine (26 g, 200 mmol), and the reaction mixture was heated at 140 °C overnight. The reaction mixture was partitioned between water (400 mL) and ethyl acetate/toluene (v/v, 2:1, 300 mL). The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate/toluene (v/v, 2:1, 200 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine (200 mL), dried (Νa_jSO , and concentrated. To a solution of residual oil in methanol (100 mL) was added 2 N aqueous ΝaOH (150 mL, 300 mmol) and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The volatile component was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was washed with ethyl acetate (200 mL). The aqueous phase was acidified with 2Ν hydrochloric acid (200 mL, 400 mmol) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3 x 200 mL). The extracts were washed with brine (200 mL), dried (Na_jSO , and concentrated to give 23.2 g (77%) of the title compound as pale brown solids.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.57 (IH, s), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.52 (IH, s), 2.95 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s).

STEP 2, Phenyl 2-{4-r(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino1phenyl)ethylcarbamate To a stined solution of 3-{4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}propanoic acid (step 1, 10 g, 31.7 mmol) in dioxane (200 mL) was added diphenylphosphoryl azide (DPP A) (7.54 ml, 35 mmol) and triethylamine (4.87 mL, 35 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated at 120 °C for 2 h. To the reaction mixture was added phenol (6.6 g, 70 mmol) and the reaction mixture was refluxed. After 3 h, to the reaction mixture was added an additional amount of phenol (3.3 g, 35 mmol). The resulting mixture was heated under reflux temperature overnight. The volatile component was removed and the residue was partitioned between aqueous 10% aqueous citric acid (200 mL) and ethyl acetate (300 mL). The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (300 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with water (300 mL) and brine (300 mL), then dried (Na_jSO.,), and concentrated. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/EtOAc (2:1) to afford 10.3 g (77%) of the title compound as orange solids.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 9.60 (IH, s), 7.61 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.38-7.32 (2H, m), 7.24-7.16 (3H, m), 7.14-7.09 (2H, m), 6.54 (IH, s), 5.06 (IH, br.s), 3.58-3.50 (2H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s).

STEP 3, 4,6-Dimethyl-2-(4- {2-IT { IT4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl}anilino)-3-nitropyridine

To a stirred solution of phenyl 2-{4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethylcarbamate (step 2, 10.0 g, 24.6 mmol) and p- toluenesulfonamide (6.3 g, 36.8 mmol) in DMF (lOOmL) was added sodium hydride (2.0 g, 50 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water (300 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate/toluene (v/v, 2:1, 2x 300 mL). The organic extracts were washed with water (100 mL) and brine (200 mL), then dried (Na^O,,). Removal of the solvent gave crude product. Recrystallization from ethyl acetate gave 9.6 g (81%) of the title compound as brown solids. The mother liquor was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :1) to afford 1.9 g (16%) of the title compound as brown solids. Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.75 (IH, s), 7.62 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.62-6.50 (2H, m), 3.55-3.42 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s).

STEP 4, 3-Amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-(4-{2-r( (4- methylphenyl)sulfonyπamino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl}anilino)pyridine

To a solution of 4,6-dimethyI-2-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}anilino)-3-nitropyridine (step 3, 1 1.4 g, 23.6 mmol) in methanol (250 mL) was added 10% Pd-C (2.0 g). The resulting mixture was stined under the medium pressure of hydrogen (4.0 kgf/cm²) for 4 h. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate to afford 9.0 g (85%) of the title compound as off white solids.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.69 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.00-6.95 (4H, m), 6.61 (IH, s), 6.24 (IH, br.s), 3.44-3.38 (2H, m), 2.70 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.33 (3H, s), 2.19 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 162

5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4- \2-\( (f(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO}CARBONYL)AMINQ1ETHYL)PHENY

L)-2-r3-OXO-3-(2-THIENYL)PROPYL1-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE,

FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 602.48 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 163 5 ,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4- {2-1T { \(A-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLl AMINO) CARBONYL) AMLNOIETHYL) PHENY D-2-(PHENOXYMETHYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 570.5 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 164 5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r({|T4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYPAMINO}CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-2-[2-(3-PYRIDINYL)ETHYP-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 569.49 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 165 5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4- {2-|T |f(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO}CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-(3-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 596.28 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 166

5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4- \2-\( \ \(A- METHYLPHENYPSULFONYPAMINO)CARBONYPAMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-2-(3-PHENYLPROPYP-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 582.52 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 167 2-(ETΗOXYMETΗYP-5,7-DLMETΗYL-3-(4- {2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLI AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 522.46 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 168

5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r({f(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO}CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

P-2-r(PHENYLSULFANYL)METHYP-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE,

FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 586.49 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 169 5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-2-PENTYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 534.51 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 170

5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4- METHYLPHENYPSULFONYPAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-(2-PHENYLETHYP-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 568.51 (M + Ηf . EXAMPLE 171

2-(3-BUTYNYL)-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL1AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY D-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDLNE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 516.45 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 172 5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4- {2-f( {f(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO}CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-(3-THIENYLMETHYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 560.44 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 173 5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-2-(4-PENTYNYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 530.46 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 174

5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4- (2-f( f IT4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-2-(2-THIENYLMETHYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 560.44 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 175

5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-⁽2-rff[f4-

METHYLPHENYL⁾SULFONYL]AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL⁾PHENY L)-2-(3-PYRIDINYLMETHYD-3H-IMIDAZOr4.5-blPYRIDINE^, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 555.48 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 176 5,7-DLMETHYL-3-(4- {2-\({\(A-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYL1AMLNO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY D-2-r(2E)-2-PENTENYD-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 532.48 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 177 2-BENZYL-5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONΎLIAMΓNO)CARBONΎDAMINOIETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IlMroAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 554.48 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 178

2-(C YANOMETΗYL)-5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4- (2-f( (1T4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLIAMINOICARBONYDAMINOIETHYDPHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 503.41 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 179

2-(METΗOXYMETΗYL)-5,7-DrMETΗYL-3-(4- {2-r({[(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL}PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b]PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 508.44 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 180 2-ΗEPTYL-5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4- {2-IT (1T4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY D-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 562.33 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 181

5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLl AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY D-2-OCTYL-3H-rMIDAZO[4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 576.37 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 182 5,7-DIMETΗYL-2-(4-METΗYLPENTYL)-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLl AMINO) CARBONYL) AMINO1ETHYL) PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 548.53 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 183

2-[(BENZYLOXY)METΗYD-5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r({r(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY D-3H-IMIDAZOr4,J-b1PYRLDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 584.52 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 184

5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4- (2-1(0(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-(2-PHENOXYETHYD-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 584.33 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 185 5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYDAMIN01ETHYL)PHENY L)-2-r3-(2-THIENYDPROPYL1-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 588.5 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 186

5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r((r(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLI AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY L)-2-(2-NAPHTHYLMETHYL)-3H-IMlDAZOr4.5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 604.37 (M + Ηf . EXAMPLE 187

5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4- 12-[( |f(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYD AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY L)-2-(4-PHENYLBUTYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 596.42 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 188 5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r({[(4- METΗYLPΗENYL)SULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETΗYL)PΗENY L)-2-(5-PHENYLPENTYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 610.45 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 189 2-(2-ETΗOXYETΗYL)-5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4- (2-IT (IT4-

METHYLPHE-NYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 536.38 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 190

2-(2,3-DIΗYDRO-lΗ-INDEN-2-YLMETΗYL)-5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r({r(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO}CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b)PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 594.45 (M + Η .

EXAMPLE 191

2-(CYCLOPROPYLMETΗYD-5,7-DIMETΗNL-3-(4-(2-r((r(4- METHYLPHEΝYL)SULF0ΝYL1AMIΝ0) CARB0ΝYL)AMIΝ01ETHYL)PHEΝΥ L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYPJDrNE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 518.45 (M + Ηf.

EXAMPLE 192 5,7-DLMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYL)AMLNO1ETHYL)PHENY D-2-F2-(METHYLSULFANYDETHYL]-3H-/- /i⁾ ZOr4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 538.44 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 193

2-ΗEXYL-5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2- ((r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULF0NYL1AMIN0) CARB0NYL)AMIN01ETHYL)PHENΥ D-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-blPYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 548.44 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 194 5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-r({[T4- METHYLPHE T_J)SULFONYLl AMINO) CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL) PHENY L)-2-(4-PENTENYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 532.42 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 195 6-CΗLORO-5-CYANO-2-ETΗYL- 1 -(A- \2-\( \\(A-

METHYLPHENYLSULFONYDAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOlETHYL)PHENYL

I-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE

STEP 1. 6-Chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile The reaction was carried out according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example

1 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile (Example 1 1 1, step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.07 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.22 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 2. 1 -r4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenyl1-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile The reaction was carried out according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 6-chloro- 1 -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl- 1 H-benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.07 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18 (IH, s), 3.64 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. H4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile The reaction was carried out according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.06 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6-Chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The reaction was carried out according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile (step 3). mp 219-224 °C; IR (KBr) v: 3388, 2229, 1708, 1618, 1514, 1466, 1344, 1161 , 1089 cm^"1"

MS (ESI) m/z 522 (M+Ηf , 520 (M-Η)^"; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.38 (1Η, s), 7.77 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31-7.49 (6H, m), 7.32 (IH, s), 6.53 (IH, br.s), 3.26-3.28 (2H, m), 2.69- 2.81 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

THE SYNTHETIC PROCEDUIRE OF EXAMPLE 196-EXAMPLE 197

The compounds disclosed hereinafter were prepared according to the following procedure: To a mixture of requisite commercially available carbonic acid and dichloromethane (DCM) was added l-ethyl-3-(3- dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide, hydrochloride (WSC) (0.05 mmol, 0.5 mL) followed by a solution of 3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}anilino)pyridine (0.038 mmol) in DCM (0.5 mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 days at room temperature, then stirred for an additional day at 40 °C. After removal of the solvent, the residue was dissolved in MeOH (1 mL) and the solution was filtered through a membrane filter. The filtrate was purified by preparative LC/MS (Shiseido capcell pack UG80 CI 8 (20 x 50 mm) eluting with MeOH/0.1 %HCOOH (v/v, 20/80 to 90/10) to give the title compound. EXAMPLE 196 N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(4-METHYLPENTYL)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- b]PYRIDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMINO]CARBONΥL}-4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 548.53 (M + Hf^". EXAMPLE 197 N- {[(2- {4-[5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(3-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPYL)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- b]P YRIDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL} ETHYL) AMINO]C ARBONYL} -4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 596.28 (M + Hf . THE SYNTHETIC PROCEDUIRE OF EXAMPLE 98-EXAMPLE 216 The compounds disclosed hereinafter were prepared according to the following procedure: The carboxylic acid (0.06 mmol) was dissolved with NN- diisopropylethylamine (DIEA) (0.106 mmol) and dichloromethane (DCM) (0.3 mL). To this mixture was added 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (HOBT) (0.06 mmol) in NN-dimehtylformamide (DMF) (0.02 mL). To the reaction were added 3-amino-4, 6-dimethyl-2-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino] ethyl} anilino)pyridine (0.044 mmol) in DCM (0.3 mL) and DMF (0.08 mL), then O- benzotriazol-l-yl-N,N,N',N'-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HBTU) (0.13 mmol) in DMF (0.25 mL). The reaction solution was stirred for 6hr at room temperature, then heated at 40 °C over night. After removal of the solvent, the residue was dissolved in MeOH (0.8 mL). The solution was loaded onto a Varian BondElute® SCX cartridge (500 mg/3 mL) which was preconditioned with 2 mL of MeOH. The solid-phase matrix was washed with 5 mL of MeOH and then eluted with 2Ν ammonia/MeOH (3 mL). After the removal of solvent, the product was used for the next step reaction.

The intermediate product of 1^st step was dissolved with EtOH (2 mL), then to the reaction solution was added excess 2N aq.NaOH (1 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at 40 °C to 70 °C over night. After the reaction finished, the solvent was removed. To the residue was added 2N aq.HCl (1 mL, adjusted with pH 7.0). The aqueous layer was extracted with DCM (1 mL X 3). The organic layer was concentrated to afford the residue. The crude product was purified by preparative

LC/MS (Shiseido capcellpack UG 80 C18 (20 x 50mm) eluting with MeOH/0.1 %HCOOH (v/v, 20/80 to 90/10) to give the title compound as a formate.

EXAMPLE 198

N-(5-[5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-(2-[({[(4-

METHYLPHEΝYL)SULF0ΝΥL]AMIΝ0} CARB0ΝΥL)AMIΝ0]ETHYL}PHEΝΥ

L)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRTDrN-2-YL]PENTYL} ACET AMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 591.33 (M + Ηf .

EXAMPLE 199

N- {[(2- (4-[5,7-DIMETΗYL-2-(5-OXO-5-PΗEΝYLPEΝTYL)-3H-IMID AZO[4,5- b]PYRIDM-3-YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMINO]CARBONYL}-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 624.37 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 200

N- {[(2- {4-[2-(2-CYCLOPENTEN-l-YLMETHYL)-5,7-DlMETHYL-3H-

IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMrNO]CARBONYL}-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m z 544.40 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 201

N-([(2-{4-[2-(l-CYCLOPENTEN-l-YLMETHYL)-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-

IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRTDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL} ETHYL) AMINO] CARBONYL} -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 544.40 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 202

(2Z)-3-[5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL]AMINO}CARBONYL)AMINO]ETHYL}PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-2-YL]-N-PROPYL-2-PROPENAMIDE,

FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 575.44 (M + Ηf . EXAMPLE 203

N- {[(2- (4-[5,7-DIMETΗYL-2-(l-METΗYL-3-OXO-3-PΗEΝYLPROPYL)-3H-

IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMINO]CARBONYL}-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 610.49 (M + Hf . EXAMPLE 204

N- {[(2- (4-[5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(3,3,3-TRIFLUORO-2-METHYLPROPYL)-3H-

IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMINO]CARBONYL}-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 574.43 (M + Hf. EXAMPLE 205

N-( {[2-(4- {2-[2-(DIETHYLAMIΝO)ETHYL]-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- b]PYRIDIN-3-YL}PΗENYL)ETΗYL]AMINO}CARBONYL)-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 563.49 (M + Hf . EXAMPLE 206

N-({[2-(4-{2-[2-(4-FLUOROPHENYL)ETHYL]-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- b]PYRIDIN-3-YL}PΗENYL)ETΗYL]AMINO}CA-RBONΥL)-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 586.46 (M + Hf . EXAMPLE 207

3-[5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL]AMINO}CARBONYL)AMINO]ETHYL}PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-2-YL]-N,N-DIETHYLPROPANAMIDE,

FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 591.50 (M + Hf.

EXAMPLE 208

N-[((2-[4-(5,7-DlMETHYL-2-TETRAHYDRO-3-FURANYL-3H-IMLDAZO[4,5- b]PYRIDIN-3-YL)PHENYL]ETHYL}AMINO)CARBONYL]-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 534.41 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 209 N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(l-METHYLBUTYL)-3H-IMroAZO[4,5-b]PYRTDIN-

3-YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMINO]CARBONYL} -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 534.45 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 210 N- {[(2- {4-[2-(CYCLOPENTYLMETHYL)-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- b]PYRIDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMINO]CARBONYL}-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 546.46 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 211 N- {[(2- {4-[5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(2-METHYLCYCLOPROPYL)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- b]PYRIDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMINO]CARBONYL}-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 518.41 (M + Hf.

EXAMPLE 212 N-[((2-[4-(5,7-DIMETHYL-2-{3-[4-(METHYLOXY)PHENYL]-3-OXOPROPYL}-

3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYPvIDIN-3-YL)PHENYL]ETHYL}AMINO)CARBONYL]-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 626.45 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 213 N-({[2-(4- (2-[3-(3,4-DIMETHYLPHEΝYL)PROPYL]-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-

IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3-YL}PΗENYL)ETΗYL]AMINO}CARBONYL)-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 610.28 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 214 N-({[2-(4-{2-[(Z)-2-(4-FLUOROPHENYL)ETHENYL]-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-

IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3- YL} PΗENYDETΗYL] AMFNO} C ARBONYL)-4-

METΗYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 584.41 (M + Hf . EXAMPLE 215

N-[( {2-[4-(5,7-DIMETHYL-2- {(Z)-2-[2-(METHYLOXY)PHEΝYL]ETHEΝYL} -3H- IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3-YL)PΗENYL]ETΗYL}AMINO)CARBONYL]-4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 596.29 (M + Hf . EXAMPLE 216

N- {[(2- {4-[2-(5-HEXYΝYL)-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIΝ-3- YL]PΗENYL}ETΗYL)AMINO]CARBONYL}-4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE MS (ESI) m/z 544.33 (M + Hf . THE SYNTHETIC PRQCEDUIRE OF EXAMPLE 217-EXAMPLE 220

The compounds disclosed hereinafter were prepared according to the following procedure: To a solution of 3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}anilino)pyridine (0.044 mmol) in dichloromethane (DCM) (0.2 mL) and DMF (0.05 mL) was added pyridine (0.103 mmol) in DCM (0.2 mL), and excess of acid chloride (0.066 mmol-0.088 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature until the starting compound was disappeared (4-6 hr). After the reaction was stopped, to the reaction mixture was added MeOH (0.2 mL), then stirred for lhr. The solvent was removed by vacuum centrifuge.

The residue, which was dissolved with MeOH (0.8 mL), was loaded onto a Varian BondElute® SCX cartridge (500 mg/3 mL) which was preconditioned with 2 mL of MeOH. The solid-phase matrix was washed with 5 mL of MeOH and then eluted with 2N ammonia/MeOH (3 mL). The eluate was concentrated in vacuo to provide the intermediate product.

The intermediate product of l^s( step was dissolved with EtOH (2 mL), then to the reaction solution was added excess 2N aq.NaOH (1 mL). The reaction mixture was stined at 70 °C over night. After the removal of solvent, to the residue was added 2N aq.HCl to neutralize. The aqueous layer was extracted with DCM (1 mL X 5 times). The organic layer was dried with sodium sulfate, then concentrated. The crude product was purified by preparative LC/MS (Shiseido capcellpack UG 80 C18 (20 x 50 mm) eluting with MeOH/0.1%HCOOH (v/v, 20/80 to 90/10) to give the title compound as a formate.

EXAMPLE 217

4-METHYL-N-[({2-[4-(2,5,7-TRIMETHYL-3H-lMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3- YL)PHENYL]ETHYL} AMINO)CARBONYL]BENZENESULFONAMIDE,

FORMATE

MS (ESI) m z 478.31 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 218

N-{[(2- {4-[2-(2,2-DIMETHYLPROPYL)-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- b]PYRIDIN-3-YL]PΗENYL} ETHYL)AMLNO]CARBONYL} -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m/z 534.40 (M + H .

EXAMPLE 219

N-[({2-[4-(2-CYCLOBUTYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3- YL)PΗENYL]ETΗYL} AMINO)CARBONYL]-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m z 518.38 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 220

N-[({2-[4-(2-CYCLOPENTYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3- YL)PΗENYL]ETΗYL}AMINO)CARBONYL]-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMTDE, FORMATE

MS (ESI) m z 532.44 (M + Hf .

EXAMPLE 221

4-(6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-TRffLUOROMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL) PΗENETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYD SULFONYLCARBAMATE P-

TOLUENESULFONATE

A mixture of 4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenethyl(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 106, 150 mg, 0.265 mmol),

/?-toluenesulfonic acid (50.5 mg, 0.265 mmol) in acetone (3% Η₂O, 0.3 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. The precipitated crystalline solids were filtered, washed with acetone (0.05 ml x5), and dried in vacuo at 40 °C for 2 h to afford 158 mg

(81%) of the title compound as white solids. m.p.: 234.8 °C

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.66 (IH, br.s), 8.35 (IH, s), 7.85 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.81 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.53 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.39-7.35 (3H, m), 7.29 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 4.35 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.13 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.43 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). EXAMPLE 222 4-(6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YD

PΗENETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYL) SULFONYLCARBAMATE

BENZENESULFONATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 221 from 4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl) phenethyl(4-methylphenyl) sulfonylcarbamate (Example 106). m.p.: 194.9 °C.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.83 (1Η, br.s), 8.39 (1Η, s), 7.99-7.95 (2Η, m), 7.81 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41-7.36 (6H, m), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.34 (2H, t, 3=6.1 Hz), 3.14 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, 3=6.1 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.42 (3H, t,

J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 223

4-(6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL) PΗENETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYL) SULFONYLCARBAMATE

METHAKESULFONATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 221 from 4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl) phenethyl(4-methylphenyl) sulfonylcarbamate (Example 106). m.p.: 172.2 °C

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.03 (1Η, br.s), 8.52 (1Η, s), 7.81 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.39 (IH, s), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 4.35 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.16 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.94 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H,s), 1.45 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 224

5-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({|T4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONΥL1AMΓNO)CARBONΥL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY DBENZIMID AZOLE E-TOLUENESULFONATE

A mixture of 5-acetyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)benzimidazole (Example 78, 43 mg, 0.085 mmol), /?-toluenesulfonic acid (16.2 mg, 0.085 mmol) in ethanol (0.1 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. The precipitated crystalline solids were filtered, washed with ethanol (0.05 ml x5), and dried in vacuo at 40 °C for 2 h to afford 54 mg (91%) of the title compound as white solids, m.p.: 166.7 °C Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.85 (IH, br.s), 8.50 (IH, s), 8.02 (IH, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.86 (2H, d,

J=8.1 Hz), 7.68 (2H, dd, J=1.8, 8.2 Hz), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.36-7.31 (3H, m),

7.22 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.00 (IH, br.s), 3.47-3.39 (2H, m) 3.14

(2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.58 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H,s), 2.34 (3H,s), 1.45

(3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 225

5-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-3-(4-(2-K{r(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLl AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY

DBENZIMID AZOLE BENZENESULFONATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 224 from 5-acetyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)benzimidazole

(Example78). m.p.: 117.7 °C.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.62 (IH, br.s), 8.52 (IH, s), 8.05-7.96 (3H, m), 7.67 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.49-7.43 (5H, m), 7.37-7.32 (3H, m), 7.19 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.92-6.88

(IH, m), 3.48-3.42 (2H, m) 3.17 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, 3=6.1 Hz), 2.61 (3H, s),

2.35 (3H,s), 1.49 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 226

4-CHLORO-2-ETH YL-6-METHYL- 1 -(4- (2-f( { Ϊ(A- METHYLPHENYL)SULF0NΥL1AMIN0) CARB0NΥDAMI 01ETHYL)PHENΥ

L)-lH-IMIDAZOr4,5-clPYRIDINE

STEP 1. tert-butyl 2-{4-r(2-chloro-6-methyl-3-nitro-4- pyridinyl)amino1phenyl)ethylcarbamate

A mixture of 2,4-dichloro-6-methyl-3-nitro-pyridine (Chorvat, Robert J. et al., J.Med.Chem., 1999, 42, 833., 7.5 g, 36.2 mmol), [2-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester (Stark, Peter A. et al., J.Med.Chem., 1992, 35, 4264., 1.14 g, 4.83 mmol) in N.N-diisopropylethylamine (50 ml) was heated at reflux temperature for 16 h. After cooling, the mixture was concentrated. The residue was diluted with dichloromethane (200 ml) and washed with saturated aqueous ΝaHCO₃ solution (50 ml x 2). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :1) to afford 310 mg (16%) of the title compound as orange solids.

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.19 (IH, s), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.16 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.69 (IH, s), 4.62 (IH, br s), 3.43-3.37 (2H, m), 2.84 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.44 (9H, s).

STEP 2. tert-butyl 2-{4-r(3-amino-2-chloro-6-methyl-4- pyridinyl)aminolphenyl)ethylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 6 from tert-butyl 2-{4-[(2-chloro-6-methyl-3-nitro-4- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethylcarbamate (step 1).

'H-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.18 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.76 (IH, s), 6.02 (IH, br. s), 4.61 (IH, br. s), 3.40-3.37 (4H, m), 2.78 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.33 (3H, s), 1.44 (9H, s).

STEP 3. tert-butyl 2-r4-(4-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l- yPphenyllethylcarbamate

A mixture of tert-butyl 2-{4-[(3-amino-2-chloro-6-methyl-4- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethylcarbamate (step 2, 238 mg, 0.63 mmol), propionyl chloride (70 mg, 0.76 mmol) in toluene (4.6 ml) and dichloromethane (0.6 ml) was heated at reflux temperature for 1 h. After cooling, the mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (100 ml) and washed with IN aqueous ΝaOΗ solution (30 ml x 2) and brine (30 ml). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. The residue and _jO-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (5 mg, 0.026 mmol) in toluene (5.0 ml) was heated at reflux temperature for 16 h. After cooling, the mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (100 ml) and washed with saturated aqueous ΝaΗCO₃ solution (30 ml) and brine (30 ml). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by PTLC eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 : 1) to afford 90 mg (34%) of the title compound as a brown oil.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.81 (IH, s), 4.75 (IH, br s), 3.52-3.44 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 1.46 (9H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP A. 2-r4-(4-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l- y l)phenyl) ethanamine

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl 2-[4-(4-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH- imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 3, 90 mg, 0.22 mmol) in dichloromethane (8.5 ml) was added trifluoroacetic acid (1.0 ml, 13.0 mmol) at 0 °C, and the mixture was stirred at 0 °C for 30 min, then at room temperature for 5 h. The mixture was concentrated, and diluted with dichloromethane (50 ml), washed with saturated aqueous NaΗCO₃ solution (10 ml) and brine (10 ml). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by PTLC eluting with ethyl acetate to afford 50 mg (73%) of the title compound as a brown oil.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.81 (IH, s), 3.09

(2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). STEP 5. 4-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-l-(4-{2-r((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyllamino}carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-imidazor4,5- clpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(4-chloro-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH~imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)pheny I] ethanamine (step 4). m.p.: 163C

MS (ESI) m/z: 512 [(MΗf], 510 [(M-Η)^"].

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.73 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.38-7.21 (6H, m), 6.78 (IH, s), 3.53-3.51 (2H, m), 2.91-2.89 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz).

EXAMPLE 227 2-r4-(2-ETHYL-4,6-DIMETHYL-lH-IMIDAZOr4,5-c1PYRIDTN-l- YDPHENYL1ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 42). m.p.: 158C.

MS (ESI) m/z: 493 [(MΗf ], 491 [(M-Η)^"].

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.72 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.96 (IH, s), 4.18 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.76 (3H, s), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 228

2-r4-(8-ETHYL-2,6-DIMETHYL-9H-PURIN-9-YL)PHENYLlETHYL A

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2- {4-r(6-chloro-2-methyl-5-nitro-4-pyrimidinyl)amino1phenyl) ethanol To a stirred solution of 4,6-dichloro-2-methyl-5-nitro-pyrimidine (Albert et al.,

J.Chem.Soc, 1954, 3832, 7.5 g, 36.1 mmol) in THF (150 ml) was added 4- aminophenylethyl alcohol (2.47 g, 18.0 mmol), triethylamine (3.65 g, 36.1 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The reaction was quenched with water (10ml), and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml x 3). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gradient elution from 1 :1 to 1 :2) to afford 4.0 g (72%) of the title compound as a yellow solid.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.34 (IH, s), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 3.89 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.57 (3H, s).

STEP 2. diethyl 2-(6-{r4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phenyl1amino)-2-methyl-5-nitro-4- pyrimidinyl)propanedioate

To a stirred solution of 2-{4-[(6-chloro-2-methyl-5-nitro-4- pyrimidinyl)amino]phenyl}ethanol (step 1, 2.0 g, 6.48 mmol) in acetone (61 ml) was added diethyl malonate (1.53 g, 9.54 mmol) at 0 °C, then aqueous NaOH solution (1 IN,

2 ml, 22 mmol) was added dropwise over 20 min. After addition, the mixture was stined at room temperature for 1 h. The reaction was quenched with water (120 ml), and the pH value was adjusted to 8.0 by addition of acetic acid. The whole was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml x 3). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), dried (MgS0₄), and concentrated. Removal of excess diethyl malonate by azetropical distillation with toluene afforded 3.26 g (72%) of the title compound as a brown oil.

MS (El) m/z: 432 (M⁺).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 10.15 (IH, s), 7.55 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.36 (IH, s), 4.31 (4H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 3.90 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 1.32 (6H, t, J=7.1 Hz). STEP 3. 2- {4-r(2,6-dimethyl-5-nitro-4-pyrimidinyl)amino1phenyl} ethanol

A mixture of diethyl 2-(6-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]amino}-2-methyl-5- nitro-4-pyrimidinyl)propanedioate (step 2, 2.0 g, 6.48 mmol) in 2N aqueous HCI (15 ml) was heated at reflux temperature for 5 h. After cooling, the reaction was quenched with saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution (100 ml), and the whole was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml x 3). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gradient elution from 1 :1 to 0:100) to afford 1.33 g (71%) of the title compound as a yellow solid. MS (El) m/z: 288 (M⁺). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.81 (IH, s), 7.56 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.92-

3.86 (2H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.76 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H, s).

STEP 4. 2- {4-|^"(5-amino-2,6-dimethyl-4-pyrimidinyl)aminolphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 6 from 2- {4-[(2,6-dimethyl-5-nitro-4-pyrimidinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 3).

MS (El) m/z: 258 (M⁺).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.14 (IH, s), 7.63 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.67 (2H, br.s), 3.58 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.67 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.28 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s). STEP 5. 2- 4-(8-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-9H-purin-9-yl phenyllethyl propanoate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[(5-amino-2,6-dimethyl-4- pyrimidinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 4). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.84 (3H, s), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.70 (3H, s), 2.35 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 6. 2-[4-(8-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-9H-purin-9-yl)phenyl1ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(8-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-9H-purin-9-yl)phenyl] ethyl propanoate (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.99-3.92 (2H, m),

2.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.85 (3H, s), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.70 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 7. 2-r4-(8-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-9H-purin-9-yl)phenyl1ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-[4-(8-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-9H-purin-9-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 6). m.p.: 162C

MS (ESI) m/z: 494 [(MΗf ], 492 [(M-Η)^"].

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.94 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.18 (2H, d J=8.4 Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.86 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.64 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 229

2-r4-(4,6-DMETHYL-2-PHENYL-lH-IM AZ0r4,5-clPYRXDIN-l-

YDPΗENYL1ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l-yl)phenyllethyl benzoate A mixture of 2- {4-[(3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol

(step 2 of Example 42, 500 mg, 1.94 mmol), benzoic acid (4.45 g 36.4 mmol), benzoic anhydride (4.8 g, 21.2 mmol) was heated at 120 °C for 4 h. After cooling, the mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (100 ml). The solution was washed with saturated NaΗCO₃ aqueous solution (50 ml), brine (50 ml), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with ethyl acetate to afford 813 mg (94%) of the title compound as a white solid. MS (El) m z: 447(M⁺). H-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.02-7.21 (14H, m), 6.87 (IH, s), 4.61 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.96 (3H, s), 2.61 (3H, s). STEP 2. 2-[^"4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl] ethyl benzoate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.57-7.18 (9Η, m), 6.87 (IH, s), 3.95 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.94 (3H, s), 2.59 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c1pyridin-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-[4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 2). m.p.: 194C MS (ESI) m/z: 541 [(MΗf ], 539 [(M-Ηf].

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.89 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.46-6.95 (1 IH, m), 6.77 (IH, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 230

2-r4-(2-BUTYL-4,6-DIMETHYL-lH-IMrDAZOr4,5-clPYRIDIN-l- YDPΗENYL1ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENΥL)SULF0NΥLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l-yl)phenyllethyl pentanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 229 from 2-{4-[(3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2 of Example 42).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.71 (IH, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.78 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.33 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.74-1.55 (4H, m), 1.41-1.24 (4H, m), 0.91 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz). STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4.5-c1pyridin-l -yDphenyllethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl]ethyl pentanoate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.72 (IH, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.78 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.54 (3H, s), 1.76-1.64 (2H, m), 1.39-1.25 (2H, m), 0.85 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l-yl)phenynethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 2). m.p.: 162C. MS (ESI) m/z: 521 [(MΗf], 519 [(M-Η) ^"].

Η-NMR (CD₃OD) δ: 7.97 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.18 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.84 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.60 (IH, s), 4.34 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.03 (3H,s), 2.96 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 2.71 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.72-1.62 (2H, m), 1.36-1.24 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz). EXAMPLE 231

2-r4-(2-BUTYL-4,6-DIMETHYL-lH-IMIDAZOr4,5-clPYRIDIN-l- YDPΗENYDETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE P- TOLUENESULFONATE

To a solution of 2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl] ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 230) in methanol was added TsOΗ (1.0 eq.). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 min and concentrated. The residual solids were collected and dried under reduced pressure at 50 °C to afford the title compound as white solids:

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.89-7.86 (4Η, m), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.18 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.03 (IH, s), 4.34 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.12 (3H,s), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.80 (3H, s), 2.77 (2H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.78-1.68 (2H, m), 1.39-1.27 (2H, m), 0.86 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz). EXAMPLE 232

2-[-4-(4,6-DIMETHYL-2-(l -METHYLETHYL⁾-lH-IMIDAZOr4,5-c1PYRTDIN-l - YDPΗENYL1ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP 1. 2-{4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(l-methylethyl)-lH-imidazo 4,5-c1pyridin-l- yllphenyl } ethyl 2-methylpropanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 229 from 2-{4-[(3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2 of Example 42).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.66 (IH, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.12-3.02 (IH, m), 2.89 (3H, s), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.61-2.48 (IH, m), 1.33 (6H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 1.15 (6H, d, J=7.0 Hz). STEP 2. 2-{4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(l-methylethyl)-lH-imidazor4,5-clpyridin-l- yllphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(l-methylethyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin- 1 -yljphenyl} ethyl 2-methylpropanoate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.68 (IH, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.13-3.04 (IH, m), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s),

1.33 (6H, d, J=7.0 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-{4-r4,6-dimethyl-2-(l -methylethyl)-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l- yllphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-{4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(l-methylethyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 2). m.p.: 213C

MS (ESI) m/z: 507 [(MΗf ], 505 [(M-Η) ].

Η-NMR (CD₃OD) δ: 7.80 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.01 (IH, s), 4.26 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.15-3.09 (IH, m), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.90 (3H, s), 2.58 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.33 (6H, d, J=6.8

Hz).

EXAMPLE 233

2-(4-r2-(l,l-D ETHYLETHYL)-4.6-DIMETHYL-lH-I D-AZOr4,5-c1PYRIDLN- 1 -YLIPΗENYL) ETHYL (4-METH YLPHENYPSULFONYLC ARB AMATE

STEP 1 - 2-{4-r2-(l ,l-dimethylethyl)-4.6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l- yljjjhenyl) ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 229 from 2-{4-[(3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2 of Example 42).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.35 (IH, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.87 (3H, s), 2.50 (3H, s), 1.34 (9H, s), 1.17 (9H, s).

STEP 2. 2-{4-r2-(l,l-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l- yllphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[2-(l,l-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5- c]pyridin-l -yljphenyl} ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.38 (IH, s), 4.00

(2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.87 (3H, s), 2.50 (3H, s), 1.34 (9H, s).

STEP 3. 2-{4-r2-(l,l-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l- yllphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[2-(l,l-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin- l-yl]phenyl} ethanol (step 2). m.p.: 226C MS (ESI) m/z: 521 [(MΗf ] , 519 [(M-Η)^"] .

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.71 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d,

J=8.6 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.55 (IH, s), 4.20 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t,

J=7.0 Hz), 2.74 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.27 (9H, s).

EXAMPLE 234 2-f4-(2-CYCLOHEXYL-4,6-DIMETHYL-lH-IMIDAZOr4,5-clPYRIDIN-l-

YPPΗENYL1ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYPSULF0NYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-r4-(2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl cyclohexanecarboxylate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 229 from 2-{4-[(3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2 of Example 42). H-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.65 (IH, s), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.71-1.21 (22H, m).

STEP 2. 2-r4-(2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo 4,5-c1pyridin-l- yQphenyll ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl] ethyl cyclohexanecarboxylate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.68 (IH, s), 4.01

(2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.72-2.70 (IH, m), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.30-1.15 (10H, m).

STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl] ethanol (step 2). m.p.: 168C

MS (ESI) m/z: 547 [(MΗf ], 545 [(M-Η) ^"].

Η-NMR (CD₃OD) δ: 7.97 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d,

J=8.3 Hz), 6.77 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.53 (IH, s), 4.33 (2H, t, J=5.3 Hz), 3.09 (3H,s), 2.97 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 2.65-2.55 (IH, m), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.77-1.18 (10H, m).

EXAMPLE 235

2-{4-r4,6-DIMETHYL-2-(3-PHENYLPROPYL)-lH-IMIDAZOr4,5-c)PYRIDrN-l-

YPPΗENYL)ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENΥL)SULF0NYLCARBAMATE STEP 1. 2-{4-r4,6-dimethyl-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l- yll phenyl) ethyl 4-phenylbutanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 229 from 2-{4-[(3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2 of Example 42). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.39 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.30-7.15 (10H, m), 7.06 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 6.70 (IH, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.80 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.68-2.60 (4H, m), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.36 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.09-1.91 (4H, m). STEP 2. 2-{4-r4,6-dimethyl-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-lH-imidazor4,5-c1pyridin-l- yllphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5- c]pyridin-l -yljphenyl} ethyl 4-phenylbutanoate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25-7.15 (5H, m), 7.07 (2H, d, J=6.8 Hz),

6.72 (IH, s), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.81 (2H, t,

J=7.6 Hz), 2.64 (2H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.11-2.00 (2H, m). STEP 3. 2-{4-r4,6-dimethyl-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-lH-imidazol4,5-c1pyridin-l- yllphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl]phenyl} ethanol (step 2). m.p.: 175C.

MS (ESI) m/z: 583 [(MΗf ], 581 [(M-Ηf ].

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.95 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30-7.14 (7H, m), 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz),

6.81 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.64 (IH, s), 4.33 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz), 3.00 (3H,s), 2.95 (2H, t,

J=5.7 Hz), 2.72 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.62 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.07-1.97 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 236

4-METHYL-N- (IT2- {4-r5-(METHYLOXY)-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YL)-lH-

BEΝZIMIDAZOL-1-

YPPΗENYPETΗYPAMINOICARBONYPBENZENESULFONAMIDE P- TOLUENESULFONATE

STEP 1. 2-{4-r5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yllphenyl) ethanol

A mixture of 2-(4-{[2-amino-4-(methyloxy)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethanol

(step 2 of Example 71, 1.95 g, 7.56 mmol), pyrazol-3-carbaldehyde (726 mg, 7.56 mmol) in ethanol (45 ml) was heated at reflux temperature for 2 h. After cooling, the mixture was concentrated. A mixture of the residue, lead tetraacetate (4.61 g, 8.32 mmol) in benzene (50 ml) was stined at room temperature for 16 h. The mixture was quenched with saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution (150 ml). The whole was extracted with ethyl acetate (150 ml x 4). The organic layer was washed with water (100 ml x 5), brine (50 ml), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with dichloromethane/methanol (gradient elution from 20:1 to 10:1) to afford 408 mg (16%) of the title compound as an amber solid. MS (El) m z: 334 (M⁺).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.6 (IH, br.s), 7.43 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.29-7.23 (3H,m), 7.04 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.90 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.34 (IH, br.s), 3.85-3.81 (5H, m), 2.92 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz). STEP 2. l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH- benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 Example 1 from 2-{4-[5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1). MS (El) m/z: 352 (M⁺).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.96 (0.5Η, s), 8.11 (0.5H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.50 (0.5H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.46-7.34 (5H, m), 7.05 (IH, dd, 3=16.5, 8.8 Hz), 6.93 (IH, ddd, J=1.4, 9.0, 2.4 Hz), 6.71 (0.5H, dd, J=2.9, 1.1 Hz), 5.81 (IH, s), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.22 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz). STEP 3. 1 -r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyll-5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH- benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH- benzimidazole (step 2). MS (El) m z: 359 (M⁺).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 14.05 (1Η, br.s), 7.53-7.50 (2Η, m), 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.37

(2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.01 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.89 (IH, dd, J=8.7, 2.4 Hz), 5.81 (IH, s),

3.85 (3H, s), 3.61 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-{4-|^~5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yllphenyl) ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

9 Example 1 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH- benzimidazole (step 3). MS (El) m/z: 333 (M⁺).

'H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.47 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.43-7.29 (5H, m), 7.00 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.88 (IH, dd, J=9.0, 2.4 Hz), 5.81 (IH, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz).

STEP 5. 4-methyl-N-{r(2-{4-r5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl1phenyl)ethyl)amino]carbonyl)benzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-(4-[5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}ethylamine (step 4). MS (ESI) m z: 531 [(MΗf ], 529 [(M-Η)^'].

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.77 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.44 (lH,s), 7.24 (2H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 7.14- 7.07 (5H, m), 6.98 (IH, d, J=9.0 Hz), 6.88 (IH, d, J=9.0 Hz), 6.10 (IH, s), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.57-3.55 (2H, m), 2.88-2.84 (2H, m), 2.35 (3H, s).

STEP 6. 4-methyl-N-{r(2-(4-r5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yllphenyl) ethyl)aminolcarbonyl)benzenesulfonamide p-toluenesulfonamide mono-p- toluenesulfonate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from 4-methyl-N-{[(2-{4-[5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl}benzenesulfonamide (step 5).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 12.65 (1Η, s), 9.99 (1Η, s), 7.87 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.78 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz),7.50 (2H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.18 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.08-6.93 (5H, m), 6.44 (IH, s), 3.76 (3H, s), 3.42-3.40 (2H, m), 2.92-2.88 (2H, m), 2.86 (6H, s).

EXAMPLE 237 2-(4-r5-METHYLOXY-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YP-lH-BEΝZIMIDAZOL-l-

YPPΗENYL) ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE P- TOLUENESULFONATE STEP 1. 2- {4-r5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)- lH-benzimidazol- 1 -yllphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-{4-[5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1 of Example 236). MS (ESI) m/z: 532 [(MΗf ], 530 [(M-Η)^"j.

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.75 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.38 (2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.33-7.21 (3H, m), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.96 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.88 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 4.26-4.24 (2H, m), 3.82 (3H, s), 2.95-2.93 (2H, m), 2.34 (3H, s). STEP 2. 2- {4-r5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate mono-p-toluenesulfonate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from 2-{4-[5-(methyloxy)-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 1). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.88 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.80-7.65 (6H, m), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.38-7.26 (3H, m), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.10 (2H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 4.37-4.33 (2H, m), 3.03-2.99 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.31 (3H, s). EXAMPLE 238 2- (4-[6-CHLORO-2-(l ,5-DIMETHYL-lH-PYRAZOL-3-YL)-5- (TRIFLUOROMETHYL)- 1 H-BENZIMID AZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL} ETHYL (4-

METYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-(4-(r5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl1amino)phenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

To a stirred solution of 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethanol (step 2 of Example 104, 1.0 g, 2.77 mmol) in dichloromethane (45 ml) was added p-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate (574 mg, 2.91 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The mixture was quenched with water (100 ml). The organic layer was separated. The aqueous layer was extracted with dichloromethane (100 ml x 3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (gradient elution from 2: 1 to 1 :1) to afford 1.51 g (98%) of the title compound as an orange solid. Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.68 (IH, s), 8.58 (IH, s), 7.91 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 4.33 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.45 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-(4-{r2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyljamino)phenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

To a stined solution of 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyljamino}phenyl)ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 1, 1.51 g, 2.71 mmol) in methanol (250 ml) was added 5%> platinum-sulfided on carbon (600 mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 h under hydrogen atmosphere (4 atm). The palladium catalyst was removed by filtration and washed with dichloromethane (100 ml). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 1.46 g (99%) of the title compound as a brown oil.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.90 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.06 (IH, s), 6.86 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.40 (2H, s), 4.26 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.85 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.44 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-(4-{r5-chloro-2-{r(l,5-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-3-yl)carbonyljamino)-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyljamino)phenyl)ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

To a stirred solution of 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbarnate (step 2, 200 mg, 0.379 mmol) in dichloromethane (1.7 ml) was added a solution of 1,5- dimethyl-lH-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (63.8 mg, 0.455 mmol) and N.N- diisoprppylethylamine (118 mg, 0.909 mmol) in dichloromethane (1.7 ml), then to the mixture was added a solution of ΗOBt (61.5 mg, 0.455 mmol) and ΗBTU (431 mg, 1.14 mmol) in DMF (2.5 ml), and the mixture was stined at room temperature for 20 h. The mixture was quenched with water (100 ml). The whole was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml x 3). The combined organic layer was washed with water (100 ml x 3), brine (50 ml), dried (MgS0₄), and concentrated. Purification by PTLC eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 : 1) to afford 145 mg (59%) of the title compound as a red solid. Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.70 (1Η, s), 7.87 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.79 (IH, s), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.95 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.72 (IH, s), 6.60 (IH, s), 4.22 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 2.84-2.80 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.30 (3H, s). STEP 4. 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(l ,5-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

A mixture of 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-{[(l,5-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-3- yl)carbonyl]amino}-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 3, 145 mg, 0.223 mmol) in 2N NaOΗ (1 ml) and ethanol (2 ml) was stirred at 50 °C for 85 h. After cooling, the pΗ value was adjusted to 4.0 by addition of 2N ΗC1. The mixture was diluted with water (80 ml), and extracted with dichloromethane (80 ml x 3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated. Purification by PTLC eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :3) to afford 30 mg (21%) of the title compound as a red solid. MS (ESI) m/z: 632 [(MΗf ], 630 [(M-Η)^"j.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.15 (IH, s), 7.90 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34-7.24 (6H, m), 7.19 (IH, s), 5.81 (IH, s), 4.40 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.76 (3H, s), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 239

N-[( (2-[4-(2-BUTYL-4,6-DIMETHYL- lH-IMIDAZO[4,5-c]PYRIDIN-l-

YL)PΗENYL]ETΗYL} AMLNO)C ARBONYLj-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE STEP 1. 2-butyl-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazol4,5-cjpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl]ethanoI (step 2 of Example 230).

MS (El) m/z: 341 (M⁺). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.73 (IH, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.22 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.89 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 2.58 (3H, s), 1.76-1.64 (2H, m), 1.39-1.25 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz). STEP 2. l-r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl1-2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-cjpyridine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 2-butyl-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-4,6-dimethyl-lH- imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine (step 1). MS (El) m/z: 348 (M⁺). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.72 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.78 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 1.74-1.63 (2H, m), 1.38-1.24 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz). STEP 3. 2-r4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazof4,5-cJpyridin-l-yl)phenyl1ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

9 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylj-2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5- cjpyridine (step 2). MS (El) m/z: 322 (M⁺).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.72 (IH, s), 3.10- 3.04 (2H, m), 2.90-2.86 (5H, m), 2.78 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 1.74-1.64 (2H, m), 1.35-1.25 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP A, N-r({2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-ejpyridin-l- yl)phenylJethyl)amino)carbonylj-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-cjpyridin-l- yl)phenyl]ethylamine (step 3).

MS (ESI) m/z: 520 [(MΗf j, 518 [(M-Ηfj.

Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.77 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.37 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.8

Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 6.76 (IH, s), 3.57-3.51 (2H, m), 2.92 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.76 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.73-1.62 (2H, m), 1.36-

1.23 (2H, m), 0.82 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

STEP 5. N-r({2-r4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazor4,5-cjpyridin-l- yl)phenyljethyl) amino)carbonylj-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide mono-p- toluenesulfonate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from N-[({2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l- yl)phenyl] ethyl} amino)carbonylj-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (step 4).

'Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.85 (1Η, br.s), 7.78 (4Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.45 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.27-7.13 (6H, m), 7.01 (IH, s), 3.45-.343 (2H, m), 3.03 (3H, s), 2.89-2.87 (2H, m), 2.79-2.73 (5H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.74-1.65 (2H, m), 1.35-1.23 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz). EXAMPLE 240

2-r4-(2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-BjPYRIDfN-3-YPPHENYLj-l- METHYLETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO- HYDROCHLORIDE To a solution of 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]-l-methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 7, 694 mg, 1.37 mmol) in methanol (4 ml) was added 10% HCI in methanol (2 ml) at room temperature. This mixture was concentrated, and treated with diethylether to afford 624 mg (90%o) of the title compound as a slight yellow solid. Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 11.92 (IH, br.s), 7.76 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.49-7.39 (6H, m), 7.26 (IH, br.s), 4.98-4.88 (IH, m), 2.94-2.83 (4H, m), 2.63 (3H, s), 2.46 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.12 (3H, d, J=6.1 Hz). MS (ESI) m z: 507 [(MHf ], 505 [(M-H)T EXAMPLE 241 N- (IT2- (4-r5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(3-PHENYLPROPYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- B1PYRIDIN-3-YL1PHENYL) ETHYL) AMINO) CARBONYL) -4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE

A mixture of N-{[(2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (step 4 of Example 162, 86 mg, 0.19 mmol), 4-phenylbutyric acid (37 mg, 0.23 mmol) and 1- ethyl-3-(3-dimrthylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (40 mg, 0.21 mmol) was stirred at room temperature for 5 days. The mixture was concentrated to give an orange syrup. This material was dissolved in toluene (8 ml), added p-toluenesulfonic acid mono-hydrate (3 mg, 0.02 mol), then stined under reflux temperature for 5 h. The mixture was diluted with dichloromethane and washed with diluted hydrochloric acid. The organic layer was concentrated. Purification by TLC developing with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :3) gave 32 mg (29%) of the title compound as a colorless solid.

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.85 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 -7.01 (1 1H, m), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.52- 3.45 (2H, m), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.71-2.65 (2H, m), 2.64 (3H, s), 2.58-2.53 (2H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.00-1.90 (2H, m). MS (ESI) m z: 582 [(MHf], 580 [(M-H)^'J. EXAMPLE 242 N-{r(2-{4-r5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(3-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-

BlPYRIDIN-3-YPPHENYL}ETHYPAMIN01CARBONYL)-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 241 from N-{[(2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (step 4 of Example 162) and 3-benzoylpropionic acid.

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.04-7.14 (1 1H, m), 6.90 (IH, s), 6.20-6.15 (IH, m), 3.50-3.38 (4H, m), 3.03-2.81 (4H, m), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s). MS (ESI) m z: 596 [(MHf], 594 [(M-H)^']. EXAMPLE 243

2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 - YL]PHENYL}ETHYL 3-PYRIDINYLSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP L 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yllphenyl) ethyl phenyl carbonate

To a stirred solution of 2-[4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lΗ- benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 4 of Example 104, 3.90 g, 10.6 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 mL) and pyridine (2 ml) was added dropwise phenyl chloroformate (1.6 mL, 12.7 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (50mL), washed with water (50 ml). The organic layer was dried over Na^O.,, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (3:1) afforded 4.2 g (82%) of the title compound as a colorless syrup. 'H NMR (CDC1₃) δ 8.12 (IH, s), 7.53-7.15 (10H, m), 4.56 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.20 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). MS (El) m/z: 488 (M⁺).

STEP 2. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yllphenyl) ethyl 3-pyridinylsulfonylcarbamate To a stirred solution of 3-pyridinesulfonamide (Rafik, Karaman; et al., J Am.

Chem. Soc, 1992, 114, 4889, 120 mg, 0.76 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was added NaH (60% oil dispersion, 27 mg, 0.68 mmol) at room temperature. After l Omin., phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1, 313 mg, 0.64 mmol) was added, and the mixture was stined for 9 h at 80 °C. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (50 mL) ,and washed with water and brine. The organic layer was dried (Na2S04) and concentrated. Purification by TLC developing with dichloromethane/methanol (6:1) and TLC developing with dichloromethane/methanol (10: 1) gave 67 mg (19%) of the title compound as colorless solid.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ 9.18 (1Η, s), 8.73-8.72 (1Η, m), 8.32-8.29 (1Η, m), 8.09 (1Η, s), 7.40-7.15 (6Η, m), 4.33-4.29 (2H, m), 2.99-2.94 (2H, m), 2.78-2.71 (2H, m), 1.35-1.32 (3H, m).

MS (ESI) m/z: 553 (MH⁺), 551 ([M-H] ^") EXAMPLE 244

2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YPPHENYL) ETHYL 2-PYRIDINYLSULFONYLCARBAMATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 243 from 2-pyridinesulfonamide (Naito, T.; et al., Chem. Pharm. Bull., 1955, 3, 38) and 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 243). m.p.: 127.0-130.0 °C 'Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.76-8.73 (1Η, m), 8.24-8.21 (2Η, m), 8.16 (IH, s), 8.03-7.97 (IH, m), 7.62-7.56 (IH, m), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t„ J=7.6 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 553 (MH⁺), 551 ([M-H]^")- EXAMPLE 245

2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YPPHENYPETHYL 4-PYRIDINYLSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 243 from 4-pyridinesulfonamide (Comrie, A. M..; et al., J. Chem. Soc, 1958, 3514) and 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 243). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ 8.82 (2H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.10 (IH, s), 7.87 (2H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.34 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t„ J=7.6 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 553 (MH⁺), 551 ([M-H] ^'). EXAMPLE 246

2-r4-(5-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-lH-BENZrMIDAZOL-l-YL)PHENΥP-l- METHYLETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCA BAMATE STEP 1. 1 -(A- {r4-(2-hydroxypropyl)phenyl1amino) -3-nitrophenyl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 162 from l-(4-chloro-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone and l-(4-aminophenyl)-2- propanol (step 1 of Example 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.85 (IH, br.s), 8.83-8.82 (IH, m), 7.99-7.95 (IH, m), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18 (IH, d, J=9.0 Hz), 4.13-4.04 (IH, m), 2.87-2.72 (2H, m), 2.58 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). STEP 2. 1 -(3-amino-4- {[4-(2-hydroxypropyl)phenyl1amino)phenyl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

4 of Example 1 from l-(4-{[4-(2-hydroxypropyl)phenyl]amino}-3- nitrophenyl)ethanone (step 1).

MS (El) m/z: 284 (M⁺). STEP 3. 2-r4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1-l-methylethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from l-(3-amino-4-{[4-(2- hydroxypropyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethanone (step 2). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.41-8.40 (IH, m), 8.83-8.82 (IH, m), 7.92-7.89 (IH, m), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.12-7.09 (IH, m), 5.25-5.18 (IH, m), 3.07- 2.88 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.34-2.26 (2H, m), 1.37 (3H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 1.10 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 4. l-{2-ethyl-l -r4-(2-hydroxypropyl)phenyl1-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl}ethanone The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]-l- methylethyl propanoate (step 3). H-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.39 (IH, s), 7.89-7.86 (IH, m), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.13-7.10 (IH, m), 4.23-4.13 (IH, m), 2.94-2.86 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 1.39-1.33 (6H, m).

STEP 5. 2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]-l-methylethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-{2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxypropyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} ethanone (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.40 (IH, d, J=l.l Hz), 7.91-7.86 (3H, m), 7.32-7.24 (4H, m), 7.17 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.09-5.03 (IH, m), 2.99-2.75 (2H, m),

2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.21 (3H, d,

J=6.1 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 520 (MH⁺), 518 ([M-H] ^").

EXAMPLE 247 2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-1H-BENZΓMIDAZOL-1 -

YLIPHENYL) - 1-METHYLETHYL (4-^*

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. l-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino)phenyl)-2-propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 162 from 2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzotrifluoride and l-(4-aminophenyl)-2- propanol (step 1 of Example 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.69 (IH, br.s), 8.58 (IH, s), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.13-4.06 (IH, m), 2.88-2.73 (2H, m), 1.48 (IH, d, J=4.2 Hz), 1.30 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). STEP 2. l-(4- {r2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl phenyllamino)phenyl)-2- propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from l-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)- 2-propanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.17 (IH, s), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.06 (IH, s), 6.90 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.05-3.98 (IH, m), 2.79-2.61 (2H, m), 1.26 (3H, d, J=6.3 Hz). STEP 3. 2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(tri fluoromethyl)- 1 H-benzimidazol- 1 -yllphenyl ) - 1 - methylethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from l-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)-2-propanol (step 2). MS (El) m/z: 438 (M⁺).

STEP 4. l-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl1phenyl)-2- propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}-l -methylethyl propanoate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 4.20-4.10 (IH, m), 2.95-2.83 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.56 (IH, d, J=4.2 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). STEP 5. 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl1phenyl)-l- methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}-2-propanol (step 4). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.09 (IH, s), 7.87 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 5.06-5.00 (IH, m), 3.04-2.74 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.23 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). MS (ESI) m z: 580 (MH⁺), 578 ([M-H] ^")- EXAMPLE 248 (l S)-2-r4-(5-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PHENYL1-l- METHYLETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP 1. (2S)-l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol and (lR)-l-methyl-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl propanoate

To a mixture of 1 -(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol (Schadt, F. L. et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc, 1978, 100, 228., 2.5 g, 13.8 mmol) and propanoic anhydride (1.8 g, 13.8 mmol) in benzene (34 ml) was added Lipase PS/Celite (0.5 g, Bianichi, D. et al. J. Org. Chem. 1988, 53, 5531). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 72 h. The reaction mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite. The filtrate was washed with saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate and brine. The organic layer was dried (MgSO4), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/diethyl ether (4:1 to 1 :1) afforded 1.91 g (58 %) of (lR)-l-methyl-2-(4-nitroρhenyl)ethyl propanoate as a slight yellow oil and 1.14 g (46%) of (2S)-l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol as a colorless solid (93% e.e.). Recrystallization of 1.14 g of (2S)-l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol from hexane/diethyl ether afforded 617 mg of a colorless needle (99% e.e.). (1R)-1 -methyl-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl propanoate Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.16 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 5.22-5.11 (IH, m), 3.04-2.87 (2H, m), 2.30-2.19 (2H, m), 1.26 (3H, d, J=6.1 Hz), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). (2S)- 1 -(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propano 1

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 4.14-4.04 (IH, m), 2.92-2.79 (2H, m), 1.49 (IH, d, J=4.0 Hz), 1.28 (3H, d, J=6.1 Hz). [α] ³ _D +31.0° (c 1.00, diethyl ether)

STEP 2. (2S)-l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from (2S)-l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.99-3.89 (IH, m), 3.60 (2H, br.s) 2.73-2.52 (2H, m), 1.22 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 3. l-r4-({4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl)amino)-3-nitrophenyllethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 162 from l-(4-chloro-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone and (2S)-l-(4- aminophenyl)-2-propanol (step 2). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.85 (IH, br.s), 8.83-8.82 (IH, m), 7.99-7.95 (IH, m), 7.33 (2H, d,

J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18 (IH, d, J=9.0 Hz), 4.13-4.04 (IH, m), 2.87-2.72

(2H, m), 2.58 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 4. l-[3-amino-4-({4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl)amino)phenyl]ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from l-[4-({4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl}amino)-3- nitrophenyljethanone (step 3). MS (El) m/z: 284 (M⁺).

STEP 5. (lS)-2-r4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyn-l-methylethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from l-[3-amino-4-({4-[(2S)-2- hydroxypropyl]phenyl}amino)phenyl]ethanone (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCIj) δ: 8.41-8.40 (IH, m), 8.83-8.82 (IH, m), 7.92-7.89 (IH, m), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.12-7.09 (IH, m), 5.25-5.18 (IH, m), 3.07- 2.88 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.34-2.26 (2H, m), 1.37 (3H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 1.10 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 1 -(2-ethyl- 1 - (4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl) - 1 H-benzimidazol-5- yl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from (lS)-2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]-l- methylethyl propanoate (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.39 (IH, d, J=l.l Hz), 7.87 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 1.1 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.12 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.22-4.12 (IH, m), 2.94-2.89 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.42 (IH, br.s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). STEP 7. (lS)-2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]-l-methylethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-(2-ethyl-l-{4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl}-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl)ethanone (step 6). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.40 (IH, d, J=l.l Hz), 7.91-7.86 (3H, m), 7.32-7.24 (4H, m), 7.17 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.09-5.03 (IH, m), 2.99-2.75 (2H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.21 (3H, d, J=6.1 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 520 (MH⁺), 518 ([M-H] ^"). [α]²⁴ _D -3.09° (c 0.120, methanol) EXAMPLE 249 (lR)-2-[4-(5-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l -YPPHENYLI-1 - METHYLETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYPSULFONΥLCARBAMATE STEP 1. (2R)-l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol

To a solution of (lR)-l-methyl-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl propanoate (step 1 of Example 248, 1.91 g, 8.05 mmol) in ethanol (20 ml) was added 2N aqueous NaOH (5 ml) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stined at room temperature for 2 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water, extracted with diethyl ether (2 x 50 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO4), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/diethyl ether (1 :1) afforded 1.16 g (80 %) of title compound as a colorless solid (79%> e.e.). Recrystallization from hexane/diethyl ether afforded 717 mg of a colorless needle (99% e.e.).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.18 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 4.14-4.04 (IH, m), 2.92-2.79 (2H, m), 1.49 (IH, d, J=4.0 Hz), 1.28 (3H, d, J=6.1 Hz). [α]²³ _D -32.6° (c 1.00, diethyl ether)

STEP 2. (2R)-l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-proρanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from (2R)-l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol (step 1).

STEP 3. l-[4-({4-r(2R)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl}amino)-3-nitrophenyl]ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 162 from l-(4-chloro-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone and (2R)-l-(4- aminophenyl)-2-propanol (step 2). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.85 (IH, br.s), 8.83-8.82 (IH, m), 7.99-7.95 (IH, m), 7.33 (2H, d,

(2H, m), 2.58 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 4. l-r3-amino-4-({4-r(2R)-2-hydroxypropyl1phenyl)amino)phenyl]ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from l-[4-({4-[(2R)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl}amino)-3- nitrophenyl]ethanone (step 3). MS (El) m/z: 284 (M⁺).

STEP 5. (1 R)-2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl- 1 H-benzimidazol-1 -yQphenyl]- 1 -methylethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from l-[3-amino-4-({4-[(2R)-2- hydroxypropyl]phenyl}amino)phenyl]ethanone (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.41-8.40 (IH, m), 8.83-8.82 (IH, m), 7.92-7.89 (IH, m), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.12-7.09 (IH, m), 5.25-5.18 (IH, m), 3.07- 2.88 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.34-2.26 (2H, m), 1.37 (3H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 1.10 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. l-(2-ethyl-l- (4-[(2R)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl)-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from (lR)-2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]-l- methylethyl propanoate (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.39 (IH, d, J=l.l Hz), 7.87 (IH, dd, J=8.6, 1.1 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.12 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.22-4.12 (IH, m), 2.94-2.89 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.42 (IH, br.s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). STEP 7. (lR)-2-r4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]-l-methylethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-(2-ethyl-l- (4-[(2R)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl}-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl)ethanone (step 6). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.40 (IH, d, J=l.l Hz), 7.91-7.86 (3H, m), 7.32-7.24 (4H, m), 7.17 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.09-5.03 (IH, m), 2.99-2.75 (2H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.21 (3H, d, J=6.1 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 520 (MH⁺), 518 ([M-H] ^'). [α]²⁴ _D +6.05° (c 0.118, methanol). EXAMPLE 250 (1 S)-2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YL1PHENYL) - 1 -METHYLETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. (2S)-l-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenynamino)phenyl)-2- propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 162 from 2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzotrifluoride and (2S)-l-(4- aminophenyl)-2-propanol (step 2 of Example 248).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.69 (IH, br.s), 8.58 (IH, s), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.13-4.06 (IH, m), 2.88-2.73 (2H, m), 1.48 (IH, d, J=4.2 Hz),

1.30 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 2. (2S)-l-(4-{r2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenynamino)phenyl)-2- propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from (2S)-l-(4-([5-chloro-2-nitro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)-2 -propanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.17 (IH, s), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.06 (IH, s), 6.90 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.05-3.98 (IH, m), 2.79-2.61 (2H, m), 1.26 (3H, d, J=6.3 Hz). STEP 3. (lS)-2-{4- 6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl } - 1 -methylethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from (2S)-l-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)-2-propanol (step 2).

MS (El) m z: 438 (M⁺). STEP 4. (2S)-l-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl)-2-propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from (lS)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} -1 -methylethyl propanoate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 4.20-4.10 (IH, m), 2.95-2.83 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.56 (IH, d, J=4.2 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). STEP 5. (lS)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl)-l -methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from (2S)-l-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} -2-propanol (step 4). m.p.: 200.3 °C

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.09 (IH, s), 7.87 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 5.06-5.00 (IH, m), 3.04-2.74 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.23 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). MS (ESI) m z: 580 (MH⁺), 578 ([M-H] j. [αJ²⁴ _D +1.31° (c 0.398, methanol) ee: 98%. EXAMPLE 251 (1 S)-2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHΥL-5-(TRΓFLUOROMETHYL)-1H- BENZIMID AZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) - 1 -METHYLETHYL JG-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONΎLCARBAMATE MONO-P-TOLUENESULFQNATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from (lS)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol- l-yljphenyl}-l-methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 5 of Example 250).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ: 11.91 (IH, br.s), 8.23 (IH, s), 7.75 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.50-

7.37 (9H, m), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 4.97-4.91 (IH, m), 2.92-2.76 (4H, m), 2.30 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 1.14 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 580 (MH⁺), 578 ([M-H] ^"). EXAMPLE 252

( 1 R)-2- (4- r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5 -(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)- 1 H-

BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYL)-l-METHYLETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. (2R)-1 -(4- {[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyllamino)phenyl)-2- propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 162 from 2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzotrifluoride and (2R)-l-(4- aminophenyl)-2-propanol (step 2 of Example 249).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.69 (IH, br.s), 8.58 (IH, s), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.13-4.06 (IH, m), 2.88-2.73 (2H, m), 1.48 (IH, d, J=4.2 Hz), 1.30 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 2. (2R)-l-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino)phenyl)-2- propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from (2R)-l-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)-2-propanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.17 (IH, s), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.06 (IH, s), 6.90 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.05-3.98 (IH, m), 2.79-2.61 (2H, m), 1.26 (3H, d, J=6.3 Hz). STEP 3. (lR)-2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl ) - 1 -methylethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from (2R)-l-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)-2-propanol (step 2).

MS (El) m/z: 438 (M⁺). STEP 4. (2R)-l-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylJphenyl)-2-propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from (lR)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} -1 -methylethyl propanoate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21

(IH, s), 4.20-4.10 (IH, m), 2.95-2.83 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.56 (IH, d,

J=4.2 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 5. (lR)-2-(4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenylj-l -methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from (2R)-l-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}-2-propanol (step 4). m.p.: 199.9 °C

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 10.70 (IH, br.s), 8.10 (IH, s), 7.89 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 5.32-5.00 (IH, m), 3.04-2.82 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.23 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 580 (MH⁺), 578 ([M-H] ^"). [αJ ⁴ _D -2.19° (c 0.402, methanol) ee: 97%. EXAMPLE 253 N-{[(2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMLDAZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) -1 -METHYLETHYPAMLNOJCARBONYP -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE

STEP 1. l-[4-(2-azidopropyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazole To a stirred solution of l-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} -2 -propanol (step 8 of Example 247, 1.96 g, 5.12 mmol), triphenylphosphine (1.75 g, 6.66 mmol) and diphenylphosphoryl azide (1.83 mg, 6.66 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml) was added diethyl azodicarboxylate (1.16 mg, 6.66 mmol) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred at temperature for 3 h, then under reflux temperature. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water and brine. The organic layer was dried (Na2SO4), and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1) and TLC developing with hexane/ethyl acetate (1:1) afforded 769 mg (31%) of the title compound as a slight yellow syrup. Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.21

(IH, s), 3.85-3.77 (IH, m), 2.92-2.89 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.37 (3H, d,

J=6.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

MS (ESI) m z: 408 (MH⁺).

STEP 2. 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)-l- methylethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidopropyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 3.49-3.26 (IH, m), 2.86-2.95 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.20 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 3. N-{r(2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl1phenyl)-l-methylethyl)aminoJcarbonyl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}-l-methylethylamine (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29- 7.23 (4H, m), 7.17 (IH, s), 4.20-4.11 (IH, m), 2.99-2.82 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.38 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 1.24 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 579 (MH⁺), 577 ([M-H] ^')• EXAMPLE 254

N- ir((lS)-2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH- BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) -1 -METHYLETHYPAMINOJCARBONYL) -4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE STEP 1. l-r4-[(2s)-2-azidopropyl)phenyl1-6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 253 from (2R)-l-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} -2-propanol (step 4 of Example 252). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.46 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 3.84-3.77 (IH, m), 2.92-2.89 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.39-1.33 (6H, m).

STEP 2. (lS)-2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl1phenyl}-l-methylethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-[(2s)-2-azidopropyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 3.49-3.26 (IH, m), 2.86-2.65 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.20 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 3. N- {1T(1 S)-2- μ-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l - yljphenyl) -l-methylethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from (lS)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} -1-methylethylamine (step 2). m.p.: 141.0-143.0 °C

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30

(2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 6.58 (IH, d, J=7.7 Hz), 4.22- 4.14 (IH, m), 2.82-2.30 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t,

J=7.5 Hz), 1.24 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

MS (ESI) m z: 579 (MH⁺), 691 ([M+CF₃COOH-HJ ^")•

[α]²⁴ _D -5.08° (c 0.394, methanol) ee: 99%. EXAMPLE 255

N- {f((lR)-2- |4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZEvIIDAZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) -1 -METHYLETHYPAMINO1 CARBONYL) -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE

STEP 1. l-[4-[(2R)-2-azidopropyl)phenyn-6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 253 from (2S)-l-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} -2-propanol (step 4 of Example 250).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.46 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 3.84-3.77 (IH, m), 2.92-2.89 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.39-1.33 (6H, m). STEP 2. (lR)-2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl } - 1 -methylethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-[(2R)-2-azidopropyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-5- (trifluoromethyl)- lH-benzimidazole (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.21 (IH, s), 3.49-3.26 (IH, m), 2.86-2.65 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.20 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 3. N-{r((lR)-2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) -l-methylethyl)aminoJcarbonyl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from (lR)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} -1 -methylethylamine (step 2). m.p.: 138.0-141.0 °C Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.12 (IH, s), 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30

(2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 6.58 (IH, d, J=7.7 Hz), 4.22-

4.14 (IH, m), 2.82-2.30 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t,

J=7.5 Hz), 1.24 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

MS (ESI) m z: 579 (MH⁺), 691 ([M+CF₃COOH-H] ^')• [αJ²⁴ _D +3.43° (c 0.408, methanol) ee: 99%.

EXAMPLE 256

2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YP-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL ( METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethanol

A mixture of 2-(4- {[2-amino-5-chloro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl) ethanol (step 2 of Example 104, 2.28 g, 5.85 mmol) and lH-ρyrazole-3-carbaldehyde (562 mg, 2.85 mmol) in ethanol (35 ml) was stirred under reflux temperature for 1 h. The mixture was concentrated and dissolved in benzene (40 ml). To this solution was added lead tetraacetate (2.85 g, 6.44 mmol) at rt. After stirring at room temperature for 18 h, to the mixture were added saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate (50 ml) and ethyl acetate. The organic layer was separated and washed with brine, dried (Na2S04) and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography eluting with dichloromethane/methanol (20:1 to 10: 1), then dichloromethane/2-propanol (5:1) afforded 979 mg (41%) of the title compound as a slight brown solid.

Η-NMR (CDCl₃/CD3OD = 4/1) δ: 8.12 (IH, br.s), 7.74 (IH, s), 7.59 (IH, br.s), 7.47

(2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.34-7.30 (3H, m), 6.36 (IH, br.s), 3.87 (2H, br.t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.95

(2H, t, J=6.8 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 407 (MH⁺), 405 ([M-H] ^')•

STEP 2. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.18 (IH, s), 7.91 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.54-7.53 (IH, m), 7.34-7.23

(8H, m), 6.31 (IH, br.s), 4.40 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s).

MS (ESI) m z: 604 (MH⁺), 602 ([M-H] ).

EXAMPLE 257 2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYPETHYL (4;

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO-P-TOLUENESULFONATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 2 of

Example 256).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ: 8.24 (IH, s), 7.77-7.74 (2H, m), 7.48-7.38 (10H, m), 7.26 (IH, s), 7.1 1 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.44 (IH, br.s), 4.30-4.20 (2H, m), 2.98-2.93 (2H, m), 2.33 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s). MS (ESI) m/z: 604 (MH⁺), 602 ([M-H] ^"). EXAMPLE 258 (lS)-2-[4-(2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-BJPYRIDIN-3-

YPPHENYLJ- 1 -METHYLETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO-HYDROCHLORIDE STEP 1. (2S)-1 - {4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl) -2-propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 162 from 2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-3-nitropyridine (step 2 of Example 1) and (2S)-l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-propanol (step 2 of Example 248).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.58 (IH, br.s), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.53 (IH, s), 4.05-3.98 (IH, m), 2.82-2.63 (2H, m), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, d, J=6.3 Hz).

STEP 2. (2S)-l-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl)-2-propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 28 from (2S)-l-{4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}-2- propanol (step 1). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.13-7.07 (4H, m), 6.60 (IH, s), 6.21 (IH, br.s), 4.02-3.91 (IH, m), 3.26 (2H, br.s), 2.77-2.57 (2H, m), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, d, J=6.1

Hz).

STEP 3. (lS)-2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)phenyn-l- methylethyl propanoate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from (2S)-l-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}-2- propanol (step 2).

MS (El) m/z: 365 (M⁺).

STEP 4. (2S)-l-[4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)phenyl1-2- propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from (lS)-2-[4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yl)phenyl]-l -methylethyl propanoate (step 3).

'Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 4.18- 4.05 (IH, m), 2.92-2.75 (4H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.34-1.25 (6H, m).

STEP 5. (lS)-2-r4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1pyridin-3-vnphenylJ-l- methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from (2S)-l-[4-(2-Ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yl)phenyl]-2-propanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.92 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.30-7.26 (4H, m), 5.14-5.02 (IH, m), 2.99-2.77 (4H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.29- 1.23 (6H, m).

MS (ESI) m/z: 507 (MH⁺), 505 ([M-H] ^")-

STEP 6. 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)phenyn-l- methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate mono-hydrochloride The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 240 from (lS)-2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yl)phenylj-l -methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 5).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 11.92 (IH, br.s), 7.76 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.49-7.39 (6H, m),

7.26 (IH, br.s), 4.98-4.88 (IH, m), 2.94-2.83 (4H, m), 2.63 (3H, s), 2.46 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.12 (3H, d, 3=6.1 Hz).

MS (ESI) m z: 507 [(MHf], 505 [(M-H)-].

[α]²⁴ _D -12.49° (c 1.014, methanol)

EXAMPLE 259

2-r4-(6-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-B1PYRIDIN-3-YL)PHENYL1-l- METHYLETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. l-[6-({4-[2-hydroxypropylJphenyl)amino)-5-nitro-3-pyridinyl1ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 162 from l-(6-chloro-5-nitro-3-pyridinyl)ethanone (Paul, B. et al. J. Med.

Chem., 1990, 33, 2231-2239.) and l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-propanol (step 1 of Example 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 10.37 (IH, br.s), 9.06-9.03 (2H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29

(2H, d, j=8.3 Hz), 4.10-4.00 (IH, m), 2.86-2.69 (2H, m), 2.60 (3H, s), 1.53 (IH, d, j=4.0 Hz) , 1.28 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

MS (El) m/z: 315 (M⁺). STEP 2. l-[5-amino-6-({4-[(2-hydroxypropylJphenyl}amino)-3-pyridinyl1ethanone

To a solution of l-[6-({4-[2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl}amino)-5-nitro-3- pyridinyl] ethanone (step 1, 1.54 g, 4.88 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (10 ml) and ethanol (30 ml) was added 10% palladium on carbon (150 mg). The resulting mixture was stirred for 19 h under hydrogen atmosphere. The mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and the filtrate was concentrated to afford 1.74 g (100%) of the title compound as green syrup.

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.46 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.56 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.85 (IH, br.s), 3.76-3.67 (IH, m), 3.38 (2H, br.s), 2.81- 2.62 (2H, m), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, d, 3=6.1 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-[4-(6-acetyl-2-ethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)phenylJ-l-methylethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from l-[5-amino-6-({4-[(2-hydroxypropylJphenyl}amino)-3- pyridinylj ethanone (step 2).

MS (El) m/z: 379 (M⁺). STEP 4. 1 -(2-ethyl-3- |4-r2-hydroxypropylJphenyl) -3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-6- yl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-acetyl-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-l- methylethyl propanoate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.93 (IH, d, J=l .8 Hz), 8.59 (IH, d, J=l .8 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.3

Hz), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 4.18-4.08 (IH, m), 2.94-2.80 (2H, m), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.39

(3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-r4-(6-acetyl-2-ethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-b1ρyridin-3-yl)phenylJ-l-methylethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from l-(2-ethyl-3-{4-[2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl}-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-

6-yl)ethanone (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.93 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.60 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.38-7.29 (6H, m), 5.12-5.03 (IH, m), 3.03-2.82 (4H, m), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.28-1.24 (6H, m).

MS (ESI) m/z: 521 [(MHf], 519 [(M-H)^"]. EXAMPLE 260 (lS)-2-r4-(6-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-BJPYRIDIN-3-YL)PHENYLJ-l- METHYLETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP 1. 1 -[6-( (4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropylJphenyl) amino)-5-nitro-3-pyridinylJethanone The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 162 from l-(6-chloro-5-nitro-3-pyridinyl)ethanone (Paul, B. et al. J. Med. Chem., 1990, 33, 2231-2239.) and (2S)-l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-propanol (step 2 of Example 248).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 10.37 (IH, br.s), 9.06-9.03 (2H, m), 7.60 (2H, d, j=8.3 Hz), 7.29

STEP 2. l-[5-amino-6-((4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropylJphenyl)amino)-3- pyridinylj ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 259 from !-[6-({4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropylJphenyl}amino)-5-nitro-3- pyridinyljethanone (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.46 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.56 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, j=8.3 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.85 (IH, br.s), 3.76-3.67 (IH, m), 3.38 (2H, br.s), 2.81- 2.62 (2H, m), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, d, j=6.1 Hz).

STEP 3. (lS)-2-r4-(6-acetyl-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-blpyridin-3-yl)phenyn-l- methylethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from l-[5-amino-6-({4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropyl]phenyl}amino)-3- pyridinyl] ethanone (step 2).

MS (El) m/z: 379 (M⁺). STEP 4. l-(2-ethyl-3-{4-r(2S)-2-hydroxypropynphenyl)-3H-imidazor4,5-bJpyridin-6- yl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from (lS)-2-[4-(6-acetyl-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yl)phenylj-l -methylethyl propanoate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.93 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.59 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.36 (2H, d, j=8.3 Hz), 4.18-4.08 (IH, m), 2.94-2.80 (2H, m), 2.68 (3H, s), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz). STEP 5. (lS)-2-r4-(6-acetyl-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)ρhenyn-l- methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-(2-ethyl-3-{4-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropylJphenyl}-3H-imidazo[4,5- bJpyridin-6-yl)ethanone (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.93 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.60 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.4

Hz), 7.38-7.29 (6H, m), 5.12-5.03 (IH, m), 3.03-2.82 (4H, m), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.28-1.24 (6H, m).

MS (ESI) m z: 521 [(MHf J, 519 [(M-HVJ. EXAMPLE 261

(1 S)-2-[4-(6-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-BJPYRIDIN-3NDPHENYLJ-l -

METHYLETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO-P-

TOLUENESULFONATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from (1 S)-2-[4-(6-acetyl-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)phenylJ-

1 -methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 5 of Example 260).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ: 11.93 (IH, br.s), 8.90 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.63 (IH, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.76 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.38-7.29 (8H, m), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.96-4.87 (IH, m), 2.90-2.79 (4H, m), 2.32 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.12 (3H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 521 [(MHf J, 519 [(M-H)^']. [αJ²⁴ _D -8.17° (c 1.020, methanol) EXAMPLE 262 2-(4-[6-CHLORO-2-(2-PYRIDINYD-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYD-lH- BENZIMID AZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO-E-TOLUENESULFONATE STEP 1. 2-(4-r6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-l/;-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethanol

A mixture of 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethanol (1.83 g, 5.54 mmol), 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (0.53 ml, 5.54 mmol), and EtOH (40 ml) was refluxed for 1 hour. After cooling to room temperature, the solvent was removed. The residue was dissolved with benzene (50 ml) and treated with Pb(OAc)₄ (3.38 g, 6.10 mmol) at room temperature for 1 hour.

The mixture was diluted with EtOAc and the solution was washed with sat. NaHCO₃ aq. and brine. The organic fraction was dried over MgS0₄, then filtered. After evaporation in vacuo, the residue was purified by silica-gel column chromatography eluting with hexane/EtOAc = 5/2 to afford 1.20 g (52%) of the title compound.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.42-8.39 (IH, m), 8.23 (IH, s), 8.10-8.07 (IH, m), 7.79-7.75 (IH, m), 7.40-7.23 (6H, m), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z: 418 ([M+H]⁺), 476 ([M+CF₃CO₂]^")

STEP 2. 2- {4-r6-chloro-2-(2-ρyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-l b-benzimidazol-1 - yljphenyl )ethyl(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-

1 -yljphenyl} ethanol .

'Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.39-8.37 (1Η, m), 8.23 (1Η, s), 8.10-8.06 (1Η, m), 7.92-7.87 (2Η, m), 7.81-7.76 (IH, m), 7.33-7.18 (8H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=6.8

Hz), 2.41 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 615 ([M+HJ⁺), 613 ([M-H]^")

EXAMPLE 263

2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-(2-PYRIDINYP-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH- BENZIMΣDAZQL-1-YLJPΗENYL)ETΗYL(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO-E-TOLUENESULFONATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from 2-(4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl} ethyl(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate. MS (ESI) m/z: 615 ([M+ΗJ⁺)

EXAMPLE 264

N- f r(2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-(2-PYRIDINYL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL-1 -YLIPHENYDETHYPAMXNOJCARBONYL) -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE MONO-P-TOLUENESULFONATE STEP 1. 6-chloro-l -r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyn-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1 of Example 262).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.41-8.39 (IH, m), 8.24 (IH, s), 8.1 1 (IH, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.82-7.76 (IH, m), 7.38 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35 (IH, s), 7.30-7.25 (3H, m), 3.31 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz).

STEP 2. 1 -[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyn-6-chIoro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.40-8.39 (IH, m), 8.24 (IH, s), 8.10 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.81-7.75 (IH, m), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (IH, s), 7.29-7.25 (3H, m), 3.61 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz). STEP 3. 2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)- 1 H-benzimidazol-1 - yljphenyl) ethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 2). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.37-8.36 (IH, m), 8.19 (IH, s), 8.03-8.00 (IH, m), 7.78-7.71 (IH, m), 7.32-7.18 (6H, m), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.82 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.17 (2H, br.s).

STEP 4. N-{[(2-{4-r6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl)amino jcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethylamine (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.42-8.39 (IH, m), 8.24 (IH, s), 8.10 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.81-7.75 (IH, m), 7.69 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.33-7.24 (8H, m), 6.72-6.69 (IH, m), 3.63-3.56 (2H, m), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.38 (3H, s). MS (ESI) m/z: 614 [(MHf], 612 [(M-H)^"]. STEP 5. N- { [(2- {4-r6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(tri fluoromethyl)- 1 H-benzimidazol- 1 - yljphenyl) ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide mono-p- toluenesulfonate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from N-{[(2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (step

4).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ: 10.63 (IH, br.s), 8.41-8.39 (IH, m), 8.35 (IH, s), 8.08-7.95

(2H, m), 7.75 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.44-7.27 (8H, ), 7.10 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.61-6.57 (IH, m), 3.30-3.23 (2H, m), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.31 (3H, s),

2.27 (3H, s).

MS (ESI) m/z: 614 [(MHf ], 612 [(M-H)^"].

EXAMPLE 265

N- {[(2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH- BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYL)ETHYDAMINOJCARBONYL)-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMTOE MONO-P-TOLUENESULFONATE

STEP 1. 6-chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)- lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-ρyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1, Example 255).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ: 13.29 (IH, s), 8.25 (IH, s), 7.83-7.81 (IH, m), 7.52-7.43 (4H, m), 7.23 (IH, s), 6.67-6.65 (IH, m), 3.95 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.16 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz). STEP 2. 1 -r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl-6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)- lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 1).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ: 13.27 (IH, s), 8.25 (IH, s), 7.82 (IH, s), 7.52-7.43 (4H, m), 7.21 (IH, s), 6.65 (IH, s), 3.67 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

STEP 3. 2- (4-[6-chloro-2-( 1 H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(tri fluoromethyl)- 1 H-benzimidazol- 1 - yljphenyl } ethylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl-6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5- (tri fluoromethyl)- lH-benzimidazole (step 2). MS (El) m z: 405 (M⁺). 5 STEP 4. N-{[(2-{4-r6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethylamine (step 3). 0 Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.17 (IH, s), 7.69 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.57 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.30-

7.18 (8H, m), 6.82-6.77 (IH, m), 6.60 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 3.64-3.58 (2H, m), 2.91 (2H, t,

J=6.4 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s).

STEP 5. N-{r(2-{4-r6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl)aminoJ carbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide mono- 5 p-toluenesulfonate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from N-{[(2-(4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (step

4). 0 Η-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ: 10.64 (IH, br.s), 8.24 (IH, s), 8.35 (IH, s), 7.78-7.75 (3H, m),

7.49-7.80 (8H, m), 7.11 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.60-6.57 (IH, m), 6.38-6.37 (IH, m), 3.33-

3.26 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.32 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s).

MS (ESI) m/z: 603 [(MHf], 601 [(M-H)^"].

EXAMPLE 266 5 3-(3-CHLORO-4-{2-r({[(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLIAMINOICARBONYPAMINOJETHYPPHENY

L)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-B1PYRIDINE

STEP 1. diethyl 2-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)malonate

Diethylmalonate (5.2 ml, 34.2 mmol) was added to the suspension of NaH _Q (1.4 g, 34.2 mmol) in 80 ml of 1,4-dioxane followed by the successive addition of

CuBr (4.9 g, 34.2 mmol) and 3-chloro-4-fluoronitrobenzene (5.0 g, 28.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature f_or 0.5 h and under reflux temperature for 12 h. The mixture was poured into water, and the precipitate was filtered off through a pad of celite. The filtrate was extracted with ethyl acetate (2 x 50 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO , and concentrated to give a green oil. This mixture was purified by SiO2 column chromatography developing with hexane/ethyl acetate (10/1) gave 7.6 g (85%) of the title compound as yellow oil

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.30 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz), 8.16 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.6 Hz), 7.74 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 5.27 (IH, s), 4.28 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 4.27 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 1.29 (6H, t, J=7.2 Hz). STEP 2. 2-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid To a solution of diethyl 2-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)malonate (step 1, 7.6 g,

24.2 mmol) in methanol (18 ml) was added 6M-NaOH (12 ml) and stined for 1 h at 50°C The reaction was quenched by the addition of saturated citric acid aqueous solution (16 ml) and water. The organic layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (2 x 50 ml), washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give 4.52 g (87%) of title compound as light yellow solid.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 12.6 (IH, br.s), 8.30 (IH, d, J=2.6 Hz), 8.18 (IH, dd, J=2.4, 8.4

Hz), 7.73 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.90 (2H, s).

STEP 3. methyl 2-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetate

To a solution of 2-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid (step 2, 4.5 g, 21 mmol) in dimethyl acetale/methanol (4/1) was added trimethylsillylchloride (0.3 ml) and stirred for 7 h at room temprature.The solvent was removed and the residue was purified by SiO₂ column chromatography with developing hexane/ethyl acetate (10/1) to give 3.6 g (74%o) of title compound as yellow oil.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.28 (IH, d, J=2.3 Hz), 8.11 (IH, dd, J=2.3, 8.6 Hz), 7.50 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.88 (2H, s), 3.74 (3H, s).

STEP 4. methyl 2-(4-amino-2-chlorophenyl)acetate

To a solution of methyl 2-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetate (step 3, 3.6 g, 15.6 mmol) in ethanol/water (4/1) were added Fe (4.4 g, 78.0 mmol) and NH₄C1 (409 mg,

7.8 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 1 h under reflux temperature. The solvent was removed and the residue was diluted with CH₂Cl₂.The mixture was washed with brine, dried (MgS0₄) and concentrated to give 2.59 g (83%) of title compound as orange oil. The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from methyl methyl 2-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetate (step 3)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.04 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.72 (IH, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.54 (IH, dd, 3=2.5, 8.2 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.66 (2H, s). STEP 5. methyl {2-chloro-4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl) acetate To a mixture of methyl 2-(4-amino-2-chlorophenyl)acetate (step 4, 2.6 g, 13.0 mmol) and 4,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridine (step 2 of Example 1, 2.4 g, 13.0 mmol) in DMSO was added diisopropylethylamine. The resulting mixture was stirred for 9 h at 50 °C To the mixture was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate (3 x 30 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give a brown oil. This was purified by SiO₂ column chromatography with developing hexane/ethyl acetate (10/1) to give 1.4 g (29%) of title compound as yellow solid.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.55 (IH, br.s), 7.90 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.43 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.3

Hz), 7.24 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.59 (IH, s), 3.76 (2H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.46 (3H, s).

MS (El) m/z: 349 (M⁺).

STEP 6. methyl 2-chloro-{4-r(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl) acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from methyl {2-chloro-4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2- pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl} acetate (step 5)

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.26 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.20 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.00 (IH, dd,

J=2.2, 8.3 Hz), 6.64 (IH, s), 6.37 (IH, br.s), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.27 (IH, br.s), 2.68 (3H, s),

2.38 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s). STEP 7. methyl 2-r2-chloro-4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl) phenylethyl acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from methyl 2-chloro-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} acetate (step 6) Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.50 (1Η, d, 8.3 Ηz), 7.47 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 7.31 (1Η, dd, J=2.2,

8.3 Ηz), 6.92 (1Η, s), 3.87 (2Η, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 2.85 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). MS (El) m/z: 357 (M⁺).

STEP 8. 2-r2-chloro-4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl) phenylethanol To a solution of methyl 2-[2-chloro-4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl) phenylethyl acetate (step 7, 1.13 g, 3.15 mmol) was added carefully LAΗ and stirred for 1 h at room temperature. The reaction was quenched with water and the mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (50 ml). To this mixture was added saturated potassium sodium tartarate aqueous solution (50 ml) and stined for 2.5 h. The organic layer was separated and aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (2 x 20 ml). The combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried (Mg2SO4) and concentrated to give 1.0 g of title compound as white solid.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.41-7.53 (2Η, m), 7.25-7.29 (IH, m), 6.92 (IH, s), 3.96 (2H, m), 3.11(3H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.82 (2H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s),1.30 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). MS (El) m z: 329 (M⁺).

STEP 9. 3-[3-chloro-4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- bjpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from methyl 2-[2-chloro-4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl)phenylethanol (step 8)

Xi-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.45-7.52 (2Η, m), 7.23-7.31 (IH, m), 6.92 (IH, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.29 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 10. 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)-3-chlorophenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 1 from 3-[3-chloro-4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine (step 9)

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.45-7.48 (2Η, m), 7.29 (IH, dd, J=2.1, 7.9 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 3.62 (IH, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.12 (IH, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s),1.30 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). STEP 1 1. 2-[2-chloro-4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b1pyridin-3- yl)phenylj ethanamine

To a solution of methyl 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)-3-chlorophenyl-2-ethyl-5,7- dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 10, 430 mg, 1.2 mmol) in ethanol/water (4/1) were added Fe (335 mg, 6.0 mmol) and NΗ₄C1 (409 mg, 7.8 mmol). The mixture was stined for 1 h under reflux temperature. The solvent was removed and the residue was diluted with CH₂Cl₂.The mixture was washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give 390 mg of title compound as orange oil.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.44 (2H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.25 (IH, m), 6.92 (IH, s), 2.92-3.15 (6H, m), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 12. 2-r2-chloro-4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- y Qphenyl J ethanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from 2-[2-chloro-4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin- 3-yl)phenyl]ethanamine (Step 11)

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.83 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28-7.36 (4H, m), 7.14 (IH, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 6.28 (IH, br.s),, 3.58 (2H, dt, J=6.3 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.45 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s),1.25 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 526 (M⁺). EXAMPLE 267

3-(2-CHLORO-4- {2-\( {\(A-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLjAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOJETHYL)PHENY

L)-2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-B1PYRIDINE

STEP 1. 2-{3-chloro-4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl)ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 1 from 4,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-2 -pyridine (0.66 g, 3.8 mmol, step 2 of Example 1) and 4-amino-2-chloro-phenylethanol (0.72 g, 3.8 mmol, Eur. J. Med. Chem., 1996, 57, 133.).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.85 (IH, s), 8.37 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.14 (IH, dd, J=2.0, 8.3 Hz), 6.60 (IH, s), 3.87 (2H, dt, 3=6.2, 6.4 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t, J= 6.4Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.40 (IH, t, J= 6.2Hz). MS (El) m/z: 321 (M⁺). STEP 2. methyl 3-chloro-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino)phenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-{3-chloro-4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.26 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.20 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.00 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.3 Hz), 6.64 (IH, s), 6.37 (IH, br.s), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.27 (IH, br.s), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-[2-chloro-4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-bJpyridin-3- yl)phenylethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 3-chloro-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethyl propionate (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.50 (1Η, d, 8.3 Ηz), 7.47 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 7.31 (1Η, dd, J=2.2, 8.3 Ηz), 6.92 (1Η, s), 3.87 (2Η, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 2.85 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s),

2.53 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

MS (El) m/z: 357 (M⁺).

STEP 4. 2-r3-chloro-4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-blpyridin-3-yl) phenylethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from methyl 2-[2-chloro-4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl) phenylethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.51 (1Η, s), 7.34 (2Η, s), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.96 (2H, dd, 3=6.2, 12.0

Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.70 (2H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 1.67 (IH, br.t, J=6.2 Hz), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 329 (M⁺).

STEP 5. 3-[2-chloro-4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- bjpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[3-chloro-4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl) phenylethanol (step 4). Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.49 (IH, d, J=1.3 Hz), 7.34-7.49 (2H, m), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.80 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.17 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.60-2.85 (2H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). MS (El) m/z: 347 [(M-HVJ. STEP 6. 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl -3-chlorophenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 3-[2-chloro-4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine (step 5). Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.49 (1Η, m, J=1.8 Ηz), 7.31-7.38 (2Η, m), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.60-2.80 (2H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 1.27

(3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

MS (El) m z: 354 (M⁺).

STEP 7. 2- 3-chloro-4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- y DphenylJ ethanamine

To a stirred solution of 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)-3-chlorophenyl-2-ethyl-5,7- dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 6, 149 mg, 0.4 mmol) in TΗF (4 ml) was added triphenylphosphine (116 mg, 0.4 mmol) at room temperature. After completion of the addition, the stirring was continued for an additional 2.5 h at the same temperature and 3.5 h under reflux temperature. To the resulting mixture was added Η₂O (1.0 ml) at room temperature, and the solvent was removed. The mixture was dissolved in CH₂C1₂ (100 ml), washed with brine. The Organic layer was dried

(MgSO₄), and concentrated to give a yellow oil.

MS (El) m/z: 328 (M⁺). STEP 8. 2-r3-chloro-4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b1pyridin-3- yf)phenylj ethanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from 2-[3-chloro-4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-

3 -y phenyl] ethanamine (step 7). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.88 (1Η, s), 7.85 (1Η, s), 7.19-7.34 (5Η, m), 6.92 (IH, s), 6.94 (IH, s), 6.13 (IH, br.s), 3.54 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.63 (3H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). MS (El) m/z: 526 (M⁺). EXAMPLE 268

2-ETHYL-3-(3-METHOXy-4-{2-rαr(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLJAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOJETHYL}PHENY P-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-BJPYRIDINE STEP 1. diethyl 2-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)malonate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 266 from 4-bromo-3-methoxynitrobenzene.

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.78 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.4 Hz), 7.75 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.54 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.15 (IH, s), 4.25 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 4.25 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 3.94 (3H, s), 1.28 (6H, t, J=7.2 Hz). STEP 2. 2-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 266 from diethyl 2-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)malonate (step 1). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 12.4 (IH, br.s), 7.82 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.4 Hz), 7.75 (IH, dd, J=2.2 Hz), 7.50 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.90 (3H, s), 3.66 (2H, s). STEP 3. methyl 2-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)acetate

To a solution of 2-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid (step 2, 1.2 g, 5.5 mmol) in methanol dichloromethane (11 ml, 1/1) was added trimethylsillyldiazomethane (2 M, 5.6 ml, 11.8 mmol) and stirred for 10 min at room temperature. The mixture was quenched with saturated citric acid aqueous solution and the extracted with ethyl acetate (3 x 20 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give 1.2 g of title compound as orange solid.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.83 (IH, dd, J=2.2, 8.3 Hz), 7.73 (IH, dd, J=2.2 Hz), 7.34 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.71 (2H, s), 3.71 (3H, s).

STEP 4. methyl 2-(4-amino-2-methoxyphenyl)acetate

To a solution of methyl 2-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl) acetate (step 3, 1.2 g, 5.5 mmol) in methanol (10 ml) was added 10% Pd C (130 mg, 0.12 mmol) and stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 3 h at room temperature. The catalyst was filtered off through a pad of celite and well washed with ethanol and ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated to give 1.1 g of title compound as pink oil. H-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 6.94 (IH, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.26 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 6.23 (IH, s), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.76 (3H, s), 3.67 (3H, s) , 3.52 (2H, s).

STEP 5. methyl {4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJ-2- methoxyphenyl) acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 1 from methyl 2-(4-amino-2-methoxyphenyl) acetate (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.60 (IH, s), 7.47 (IH, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.06-7.15 (2H, m), 6.55 (IH, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.69 (3H, s), 3.62 (2H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s). MS (El) m z: 345 (M⁺). STEP 6. methyl {4-r(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)aminoJ-2- methoxyphenyl ) acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from methyl {4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]-2- methoxyphenyl} acetate (step 5). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.03 (IH, d, J=5.1 Hz), 7.02 (IH, s), 6.60 (IH, s), 6.57 (IH, dd,

J=2.2, 8.3 Hz), 3.79 (3H, s), 3.68 (3H, s), 3.56 (2H, s), 3.25-3.35(br.s, 2H), 2.38 (3H, s),

2.20 (3H, s).

MS (El) m/z: 315 (M⁺).

STEP 7. methyl 2-r4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)-2- methoxyphenylethyl acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from methyl {4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]-2- methoxyphenyl} acetate (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.36 (1Η, d, J=7.9 Ηz), 6.89-6.99 (3Η, m), 3.84 (2H, s), 3.74 (3H, s), 3.71 (2H, s), 2.85 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5

Hz).

MS (El) m/z: 353 (M⁺).

STEP 8. 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b1pyridin-3-yl)-2- methoxyphenylethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 266 from methyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin- 3-yl)-2-methoxyphenylethyl acetate (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.33 (IH, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.87-6.95 (3H, m), 3.90 (2H, dt, J=6.0, 6.2 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 2.98(2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.84(2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.76 (IH, br.t), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). MS (El) m/z: 324 [(M-HVJ.

STEP 9. 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)-3-methoxyphenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)-2- methoxyphenylethanol (step 8).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.33 (1Η, d, J=7.7 Ηz), 6.87-6.94 (3Η, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.77 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 3.16 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 10. 3-r4-(2-azidoethyl)-3-methoxyphenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- bjpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)-3-methoxyphenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine (step 9).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.45-7.48 (2Η, m), 7.29 (IH, dd, J=2.1, 7.9 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 3.62 (IH, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.12 (IH, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 11. 2-r4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl-2- methoxy)phenylJ ethanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)-3-methoxyphenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 10).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.30 (1Η, d, J=7.7 Ηz), 6.92 (1Η, dd, J=2.0, 7.9 Ηz), 6.91 (1Η, br.s), 6.86 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 3.83 (3Η, s), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, br.t, J=4.5 Hz), 2.85 (2H, q, J=8.3 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz). STEP FT 2-ethyl-(3-methoxy-4-{2-r({[(4- methylphenyl sulfonylJamino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl-2- methoxy)phenyl] ethanamine (step 11).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.86 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (4H, m), 7.14 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.01

(IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 6.79 (IH, d, J=2.0 Hz), 6.63 (lH,dd, J=1.8, 7.7 Hz),

6.04 (IH, br.t, J=5.1 Hz), 3.74 (3H, s), 3.51 (2H, dt, J=6.0 Hz), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 522 [(M+Hf ], 520 [(M-H) j.

EXAMPLE 269

2-ETHYL-3-(3-METHYL-4-{2-[(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLJAMINOCA-RBONYPAMINOJETHYDPHENY L)-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-B1PYRIDINE

STEP 1. diethyl 2-(2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)malonate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 268 from 4-bromo-3-methylnitrobenzene.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.10 (IH, s), 8.05-8.10 (IH, m), 7.62 (IH, d, J=9.2 Hz), 4.93 (IH, s), 4.26 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 4.25 (2H, q, J=7.3Hz), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.28 (6H, t, J=7.3 Hz). STEP 2. 2-(2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 266 from diethyl 2-(2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl) malonate (step 1)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.08 (IH, br.s), 8.02 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz), 7.49 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.77 (2H, s), 2.35 (3H, s).

STEP 3. methyl 2-(2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 266 from 2-(2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.07 (IH, d, J=2.1 Hz), 8.02 (IH, dd, J=2.3, 5.9 Hz), 7.36 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.74 (2H, s), 3.71 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s). STEP 4. methyl 2-(4-amino-2-methylphenyl)acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

4 of Example 268 from methyl 2-(2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)acetate (step 3)

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 6.97 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.48-6.52 (2H,m), 3.67 (3H, s), 3.57 (2H, br.s), 3.53 (3H, s), 2.22 (3H, s). STEP 5. methyl {4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJ-2-methylphenyl) acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from methyl 2-(4-amino-2-methylphenyl) acetate (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.54 (IH, br.d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.38 (IH, br.s), 7.17 (IH, d, J=8.39 Hz),

6.52 (IH, s), 3.69 (3H, s), 3.63 (2H, s), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.32 (3H, s). MS (El) m z: 345 (M⁺).

STEP 6. methyl {4-r(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)aminoJ-2- methylphenyl) acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 28 from methyl {4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJ-2- methylphenyl} acetate (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.07 (IH, d, J=9.0 Hz), 6.91-6.93 (2H, m), 6.62 (IH, s), 6.36 (IH, br.s), 3.79 (3H, s), 3.67 (3H, s), 3.57 (2H, s), 3.30 (br.s, 2H), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.2 (3H, s).

STEP 7. methyl 2-r4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b1ρyridin-3-yl)-2- methylphenylethyl acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from methyl {4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)aminoJ-2- methylphenyl} acetate (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.39 (1Η, d, J=7.6 Ηz), 7.17-7.25 (2Η, m), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.74 (3H, s), 3.72 (2H, s), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.28

(3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

MS (El) m/z: 337 (M⁺).

STEP 8. 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)-2- methylphenylethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 266 from methyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-6Jpyridin- 3-yl)-2-methylphenylethyl acetate (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.35 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 7.16 (IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.84 (2H, dt, J=6.8 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.91 (IH, br.t), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). MS (El) m z: 324 [(M-H)^"].

STEP 9. 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)-3-methylphenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridme

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)-2- methylphenylethanol (step 8).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.35 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.17-7.19 (2Η, m), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.75 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 3.17 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 10. 3-r4-(2-azidoethyl)-3-methylphenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5- bjpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)-3-methylphenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (step 9).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.34 (1Η, d, J=8.7 Ηz ), 7.19-7.26 (2Η, m), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.62 (IH, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.56 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz) , 2.99 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz),

2.65 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s) , 2.41 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 11. 2-r4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl-2- methy l)pheny 1J ethanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)-3-methylphenyl-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine (step 10).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.32 (1Η, d, J=7.7 Ηz), 7.14-7.16 (2Η, m), 6.91 (IH, br.s), 6.90 (IH, s), 3.02 (2H, br.t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.77-2.87 (4H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 12. 2-ethyl-(3-methyl-4- (2-r( { f(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-5,7-dimethyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl-2- methyl)phenylj ethanamine (step 11).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.86 (1Η, d, J=8.0 Ηz), 7.31 (1Η, d, J=8.0 Ηz), 7.03 (1Η, d, J=7.9

Ηz), 6.91 (1Η, s), 6.85 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 6.07-6.11 (1Η, m), 3.51 (2Η, q, J=6.4 Hz),

2.85 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 261-2.69 (2H, m), 2.69 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 506 [(M+Hf J, 504 [(M-H)^"].

EXAMPLE 270

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-l-(6-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFQNYLJ AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) -3- PYRIDINYL)-5-(TRIFLUORQMETHYD-lH-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1 ■(4-amino-2-pyridinyl)acetonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 28 from (4-nitro-2-pyridinyl)acetonitrile (8.6 g, 52.9 mmol, Katz; R. B.;

Voyle, M., Synthesis., 1989, , 314.). Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.04 (1Η, d, J=2.8 Ηz), 7.17 (1Η, d, J=8.2 Ηz), 6.99 (1Η, dd,

J=2.8, 8.4 Ηz), 3.81 (2Η, s), 3.76 (2H, br.s).

STEP 2. {5-[5-chloro-2-nitro4-(trifluoromehyl)anilinoJ-2-pyridinyl) acetonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from (5-aminopyridine-2-yl)acetonitrile (step 1). Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 9.66 (IH, s), 8.60 (2H,m), 7.71 (IH, dd, J=2.6, 8.4 Hz), 7.60 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.13 (IH, s), 4.03 (2H, s) MS (El) m/z: 356 (M⁺). STEP 3. {5-[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromehyl)anilinoJ-2-pyridinyl) acetonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from {5-[5-chloro-2-nitro4-(trifluoromehyl)anilino]-2- pyridinyl} acetonitrile (step 2). H-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.25 (IH, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.12-7.34 (3H, m), 5.47 (IH, br.s), 3.89 (2H, s), 3.78 (2H, br.s).

STEP 4. {5-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-2- pyridinyl) acetonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from {5-[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromehyl)anilino]-2- pyridinyl} acetonitrile (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.66 (1Η, s), 8.15 (1Η, s), 7.73-7.83 (2Η, m), 7.12(lH,s),

4.12(2H,s), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.40 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 5. 2-{5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-2- pyridinyl) ethanamine

To a solution of [5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylJ-2-pyridinyl} acetonitrile (step 4, 1.0 g, 2.8 mmol), in ammonia-ethanol (30 ml) was added R<a«ey-Ni and stirred for 8 h under hydrogen atmosphere (3.0 kgf/cm²) .The catalyst was filtered off and the solvent was removed. The residue was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give 813 mg of title compound as black solid.

MS (El) m/z: 368 (M⁺).

STEP 6. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(6-{2- [({[(4methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)-3-pyridinyl)-5-

(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from 2-{5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]-2-pyridinyl} ethanamine (step 5). Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.63 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 8.14 (1Η, s), 7.77 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.66 (IH, dd, 3=2.6, 8.3 Hz), 7.45 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21(1H, s), 3.73-3.80 (2H, m), 3.17 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). MS (ESI) m z: 566 [(M+Hf ], 564 [(M-H)^"]. EXAMPLE 271

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-l-(6-{2-r((r(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYPAMINQ) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) -3- PYRIDINYP-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMID AZOLE SODIUMSALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(6-{2-

[({[(4methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}-3-pyridinyl)-5- (trifluoromehyl)-l H-benzimidazol (Example 270).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.71 (1Η, br.s), 8.20 (1Η, br.s) 7.95 (1Η, m), 7.43-7.64 (4Η, m), 7.12 (2H, br.s), 6.09 (IH, br.s), 3.39 (2H, br.s), 2.92 (2H, br.s), 2.73 (2H, br.s), 2.28 (3H, br.s), 1.27 (3H, br.s). MS (ESI) m/z: 566 [(M+Hf J, 564 [(M-H)^"]. EXAMPLE 272

2- {5-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUORQMETHYP- 1H-BENZIMIDAZOL-1- YL1-2- PYRIDINYL)ETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENΥL)SULF0NΥLCARBAMATE STEP 1 ■ethyl(5-amino-2-pyridinyl)acetate

To a solution of (5-amino-2-pyridinyl)acetic acid (1.46 g, 9.6 mmol, Daisley; R. W.; Ηanbali, J. R., Synthetic Communications., 1981, 11(9), 743.) in ethanol was added cone. Η₂SO₄ and stirred for 16.5 h under hydrogen atmosphere at room temperature. The mixture was neutralized with saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution and the solvent was removed. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate (5 x 20 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give 1.2 g of title compound as brown oil.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.04 (IH, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.96 (IH, dd, J=2.6, 8.2 Hz), 4.71(2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 3.72 (2H, s), 3.66 (2H, br.s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz).

STEP 2. Ethyl {5-r5-chloro-2-nitro4-(trifluoromehyl)anilinoJ-2-pyridinyl) acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 1 from ethyl (5-amino-2-pyridinyl)acetate (stepl).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.66 (IH, s), 8.60 (2H,m), 7.71 (IH, dd, J=2.6, 8.4 Hz), 7.60 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.13 (IH, s), 4.03 (2H, s) MS (El) m z: 356 (M⁺). STEP 3. ethyl {5-r2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromehyl)anilinoJ-2-pyridinyl)acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from ethyl {5-[5-chloro-2-nitro4-(trifluoromehyl)anilinoJ-2- pyridinyl} acetate (step2).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.25 (IH, d, J=1.5 Hz), 7.21 (IH, m), 7.16 (IH, s), 7.09 (IH, s), 7.47 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.47 (IH, s), 4.20 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 3.80 (2H, s), 3.77 (2H, br.s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz). STEP 4. ethyl {5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-2- pyridinyl) acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from ethyl {5-[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromehyl)anilino]-2- pyridinyl} acetate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.61 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 8.14 (1Η, s), 7.71 (1Η, dd, J=2.0, 8.2 Ηz),

7.62 (1Η, d, J=8.2 Ηz), 7.21 (lΗ,s), 4.27 (IH, q, J=7.3 Hz), 4.01 (2H,s), 2.79 (2H, q,

J=7.6 Hz), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-{5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-2- pyridinyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 266 from ethyl {5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluorornehyl)-lH- benzimidazol-l-ylJ-2-pyridinyl} acetate (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.57 (1Η, d, J=2.50 Ηz), 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.67 (1Η, dd, J=2.6, 8.2 Ηz),

7.49 (1Η, d, J=8.2 Ηz), 7.20 (lΗ,s), 4.15 (IH, q, J=5.6 Hz), 3.20 (2H, t, J=5.4 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-{5-r6-chloro-2-ethy-5-(trifluoromehyl) -lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-2- pyridinyl) ethyll (4methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-(5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benLzimidazol-l-yl]-2- pyridinyl} ethanol (step5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.59 (1Η, d, J=2.3 Ηz), 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.88 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.65 (IH, dd, J=2.5, 8.2 Hz), 7.44 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.20(1H, s), 4.57 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.25 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). MS (ESI) m z: 567 [(M+Hf J. EXAMPLE 273 2-{5-[6-CHXORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZXMIDAZOL-l- YLJ-2- PYRIDINYL) ETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE HYDROCHLORIDE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 240 from 2-{5-[6-chloro-2-ethy-5-(trifluoromehyl) -lH-benzimidazol-1-yXJ- 2- pyridinyl} ethyll (4methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 273).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 11.9 (1Η, br.s), 8.72 (1Η, br.s), 8.18 (1Η, s), 8.03-8.07 (1Η, m), 7.74 (1Η, d, J=7.6 Ηz), 7.58 (1Η, d, J=8.2 Ηz), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=5.1 Hz), 7.39(1H, s), 4.45 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.17 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.35 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 567 [(M+Hf ], 565 [(M-H)^"].

EXAMPLE 274

2-ETHYL-3-(4-(2-[({r4-

PYPJDINYLSULFONYLJAM-^O)CARBONYL)AMINOJETHYL)PHENYL)-5,7- DIMETHYL-3H-XMIDAZO[4,5-b1PYRIDINE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and pyridinyl-4-sulfonamide (Chern, Ji-Wang; Leu, Yu-Ling; et al., J. Med. Chem., 1997, 40, 2276.; Graham, Samuel L.; Shepard, Kenneth L.; et al., J. Med. Chem., 1989, 32, 2548). m.p.: 227.9-228.7 °C.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.63 (2Η, d, j=5.9 Hz), 7.65 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 7.36 (4H, s), 6.96

(IH, s), 3.20 (2H, br.s), 2.75(br.s, 2H), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.53 (2H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 479 [(M+Hf ], 477 [(M-H)^'].

EXAMPLE 275

2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-[((r2-

PYRIDXNYXSULFONYLlAMXNO)CARBONYPAMINO1ETHYL)PHENYP-5,7-

DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4.5-b1PYRIDINE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and pyridinyl-2-sulfonamide (Chern, Ji-Wang; Leu, Yu-Ling; et al., J. Med. Chem., 1997, 40, 2276.; Graham, Samuel L.; Shepard, Kenneth L.; et al., J. Med. Chem., 1989, 32, 2548).

H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.51 (IH, br.s), 8.08 (IH, br.s), 7.94 (IH, br.s), 7.29 (2H, s), 7.19 (IH, br.s), 6.91 (IH, s), 2.81 (2H, br.s), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.78 (3H, s), 2.49(m, 2H), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 479 [(M+Hf j, 477 [(M-H)^"].

EXAMPLE 276

2-ETHYL-3-(4-{2-r({[3-

PYRIDINYLSULFONYL1AMINO}CARBONYPAMINO1ETHYL)PHENYP-5,7- DIMETHYL-3H-fMIDAZOr4,5-b1PYRIDINE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 18 from phenyl 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl]ethylcarbamate (step 1 of Example 18) and pyridinyl-3-sulfonamide (Chern, Ji-Wang; Leu, Yu-Ling; et al., J. Med. Chem., 1997, 40, 2276.; Graham, Samuel L.; Shepard, Kenneth L.; et al., J Med. Chem., 1989, 32, 2548).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.15 (1Η, d, j=1.9 Ηz), 8.83 (1Η, dd, j=1.9, 5.1 Ηz), 8.34 (1Η, dd, j=6.5 Ηz), 7.50 (1Η, dd, j=4.9, 8.1 Ηz), 7.12-7.23 (4Η, m), 6.93 (IH, s), 5.92 (IH, br.s), 3.51 (2H, q, J=5.9 Hz), 2.86 (2H, m), 2.69 (3H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.43(3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). MS (ESI) m z: 479 [(M+Hf] EXAMPLE 277

2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TWFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YL]-2-PΗENYL}ETΗYL-(2-CΗLOROPΗENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 243 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifIuoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl phenyl carbonate and 2-chlorophenylsulfonamide.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.18 (1Η, s), 8.07 (1Η, d, J=7.8Ηz), 7.69 (IH, d, J=3.8Hz), 7.59 (IH, dd, J=4.3, 8.1Hz), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.31 (IH, s), 4.29 (2H, t, J=6.2Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.5Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6Hz), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.3Hz) m.p. 202.4-202.8 C

MS (ESI) m/z: 586 [(M+Hf j, 584 [(M-H)^'] EXAMPLE 278 2-[4-(2-ETHYL-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-b]PYRIDIN-3-YL)PHENYL]- 1 , 1 -DIMETHYLETHYL(4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARB AMATE STEP 1. 2-methyl-l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol

To a solution of l,l-dimethyl-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl acetate (52 mmol) in MeOH (50 ml) was added 4N-LiOH (40 ml) and the mixture was stirred at 50 °C for 2 h. After the solvent was removed, this mixture was diluted with water and extracted with EtOAc (4 x 50ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. This crude was purified by SiO₂ column chromatography developing with hexane/ethyl acetate (5/1) to give the title compound as yellow oil (3.3 g, 33%).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.17 (2H, d, J=8.9Hz), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 2.88 (2H, s), 1.63

(IH, br.s), 1.25 (6H, s)

STEP 2. l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-methyl-l-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propanol (stepl).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.65 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 3.61 (2H, br.s), 2.65 (2H, s), 1.39 (IH, br.s), 1.20 (6H, s)

STEP 3. l-{4-[(4-,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl)-2-methyl-2 -propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 266 from l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol (step2)

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.60 (IH, s), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.52 (IH, s), 2.75 (2H, s), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.24 (6H, s)

STEP 4. 1 - {4-r(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl) -2-methyl-2- propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 28 from l-{4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl}-2- methyl-2-propanol (step3)

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7X0 (4H, s), 6.61 (IH, s), 6.33 (2H, s), 3.28 (IH, br.s), 2.70 (2H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s), 1.22 (6H, s) STEP 5. 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)phenyn-2-methyl- 2-propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from l-{4-[(3-amino-4,6~dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}-2- methyl-2-propanol (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.42 (2H, d, J=8X Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.47 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 2.87 (2H, s), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.31 (6H, s), 1.28 (2H, d, J=7.6 Hz)

STEP 6. 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazor4,5-bJpyridin-3-yl)phenyn-l,l- dimethylethyl(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-2- methyl-2-propanol (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.94 (2Η, t, J=8.6Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.16 (4H, m), 6.93

(IH, s), 3.10 (2H, s), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s),

2.42 (3H, s), 1.48 (6H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz) m.p. 173.5-174.0 C

MS (ESI) m/z: 521 [(M+Hf J, 519 [(M-H)^'J

EXAMPLE 279

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-l-(6-{2-rαr(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLJ AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) -3- PYRIDINYL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZrMID AZOLE

STEP 1. (6-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromehyl)phenyl1amino)-3-pyridinyl)methanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 266 from l-(6-amino-3-pyridinyl)methanol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 10.51 (1Η, br.s), 9.26 (1Η, s), 8.60 (1Η, s), 8.42 (1Η, s), 7.79 (1Η, d, J=8X Ηz), 7.01 (1Η, d, J=8.1Ηz), 4.75 (2H, s).

STEP _ __ (6-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromehyl)phenylJamino)-3- pyridinyl ) methanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 28 from {5-[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromehyl)anilino]-3- pyridinyl} methanol (step 1).

MS (El) m/z: 317 (M⁺). STEP 3. {6-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-3- pyridinyl) methyl proionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from (6-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromehyl)phenyl]amino}-3- pyridinyl}methanol.(Step 2). MS (El) m/z: 411 (M⁺).

STEP 4 {6-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-3- pyridinyl)methanol;

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from {5-[5-chloro-2-nitro4-(trifluoromehyl)anilino]-3- pyridinyl} methyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.67 (1Η, s), 8.19 (1Η, s), 8.09 (1Η, d, J=8.6 Ηz), 7.79 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.65 (1Η, s), 5.54 (1Η, t, J=5.6 Ηz), 4.69 (2Η, d, J=5.6 Hz), 2.95 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz). STEP 5 6-chloro-l-r5-(chloromethyl)-2-pyridinyl1-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH- benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from (5-[5-chloro-2-nitro4-(trifluoromehyl)anilino]-3- pyridinyl}mehtanol (step 4). Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.72 (1Η, d, J=2.2 Ηz), 8.12 (1Η, s), 8.07 (1Η, dd, J=2.2, 8.1 Ηz), 7.45-7.48 (2Η, m), 4.72 (2H, s), 3.01 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6 {6-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-ylJ-3- pyridinyl) acetonitrile

To a solution of 6-chloro-l -[5-(chloromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]-2-ethyl-5- (trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazole (from step 5, 550 mg, 1.5 mmol) in DMF (5 ml) and water (1 ml) was added KCN (470 g, 7.2 mmol) at room temperature, and then the reaction mixture was stirred for 2h. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate/toluene (4/1) solution (3 x 30 ml). The organic layer was washed with water, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. This was purified by SiO₂ column chromatography developing with hexane/ethyl acetate (1/) gave 198 mg (37%>) of title compound as orange oil.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.70 (1Η, d, J=2.6 Ηz), 8.13 (1Η, s), 8.06 (1Η, dd, J=2.6, 8.0 Ηz), 7.52 (IH, d, J=8.20 Hz), 7.47 (IH, s), 3.94 (2H, s), 3.01 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.40 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz)

STEP 7 2-{6-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-yl]-3- pyridinyl) ethanamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 270 from {6~[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-ylJ- 3-pyridinyl} acetonitrile (step 6). MS (El) m/z: 368 (M⁺).

STEP 8 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(6-{2- [({r(4methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)-2-pyridinyl)-5- (trifluoromehyl)- lH-benzimidazol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from 2-(5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]-3-pyridinyl} ethanamine (step 7). Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.50 (1Η, s), 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.817 (1Η, d, J=6.0 Ηz), 7.72 (2Η, d,

J=8.4 Hz), 7.42 (IH, s), 7.24-7.37 (3H, m), 7.21(1H, s), 6.77 1, br.s), 3.60 (2H, dt,

J=6.2 Hz), 2.94-3.01 (4H, m), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

MS (ESI) m/z: 566 [(M+Hf ], 564 [(M-H)^'].

EXAMPLE 280 2- (4-[5-CHROLO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL- 1-

YLJPΗENYL} -1,1 -DIMETΗYLETΗYL(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. l-(4- {[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino)phenyl)-2-methyl-2- propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 266 from l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.70 (IH, br.s), 8.58 (IH, s), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.21-7.25 (3H, m), 2.83 (2H, s), 1.28 (6H, s) MS (El) m/z: 388 (M⁺) STEP 2. l-(4-{[2-amino-5-chrolo-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl1amino)phenyl)-2-methyl- 2-propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from l-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol (stepl)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.10 (4H, s), 6.61 (IH, s), 6.33 (2H, s), 3.28 (IH, br.s), 2.70 (2H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s), 1.22 (6H, s) MS (El) 388 (M⁺)

STEP 3. l-{4-r6-chrolo-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) -2- methyl-2-propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from l-(4-{[2-amino-5-chrolo-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22 (IH, s), 2.90 (2H, s), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz) 1.32 (6H, s) MS (El) m/z: 396 (M⁺)

STEP 4. 2- {4-[5-chrolo-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)- XH-benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl) - 1,1 -dimethylethyl(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-2- methyl-2 -propanol (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.94 (2Η, d, J=8.7Hz), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8X Hz), 7.15- 7.27 (5H, m), 3.16 (2H, s), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.47 (6H, s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz) m.p. 174.6-175.3 C

MS (ESI) m/z: 594 [(M+Hf J, 592 [(M-H)^'J

EXAMPLE 281 2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRTFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l -

YL1PΗENYL)ETΗYL(2,4-DXMETΗYL-l,3-TΗlAZOL-5-

YPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 243 from 2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-l H-benzimidazol- 1- yljphenyl} ethyl phenyl carbonate and 2,4-dimethyl-l,3-thiazol-5-yLsulfonamide.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=7.9Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.9Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.45 (2H, t, J=6.9Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.7Hz), 2.71 (3H, s), 2.68(3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.7Hz) m.p. 168.3-169.0 C

MS (ESI) m/z: 587 [(M+Hf J, 585 [(M-H)^"] EXAMPLE 282

2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YLJPΗENYL)ETΗYL(5-CΗLORO-l,3-DIMETΗYL-lH-PYRAZOL-4-

YPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 243 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl phenyl carbonate and 5-chloro-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl sulfonamide.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=7.9Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=7.9Hz), 7.20

(IH, s), 4.45 (2H, t, J=6.9Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.7Hz), 2.71 (3H, s), 2.68(3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.7Hz) m.p. 192.0-192.7 C

MS (ESI) m/z: 604 [(M+Hf ], 602 [(M-H) j

EXAMPLE 283

2-{4-[5-CHROLO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMrDAZOL-l- YLJPΗENYL)PROPYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYPSULFONΥLCARBAMATE

STEP X 2-(4-aminophenyl)l-propanol

To a stirred solution of 2-(4-amino-phenyl)-propionic acid ethyl ester (5.0 g,

25.9 mmol, Takahashi, I. et al., Heterocycles 1996, 43, 2343-2346.) in tetrahydrofurane

(200 ml) was slowly added lithiumaluminium hydride (1.96 g, 51.8 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 h. The reaction mixture was quenched with 25%o ammonia solution (50ml) under ice-bath cooling. The resulting precipitate was filtered off, and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 3.88 g

(99%>) of the title compound as slight brown syrup.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.03 (2Η, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.66 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.70-3.57 (4H, m), 2.90-2.78 (IH, m), 1.34-1.30 (IH, m), 1.22 (3H, d, J=7X Hz). MS (El) m/z: 151 (M⁺). STEP 2. 2-(4-{r5-chrolo-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino}phenyl)-l -propanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 266 from 2-(4-aminophenyl)l -propanol (step 1)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.69 (IH, br.s), 8.58 (IH, s), 7.38 (2H, d, J=8.3Hz), 7.21-7.26 (3H, m), 3.77 (2H, m), 3.03 (IH, m), 1.41 (IH, t, J=5.7Hz), 1.33 (3H, d, J=7.1 Hz) STEP 3. 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chrolo-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino) phenyl)-! - propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-(4-{[5-chrolo-2-nitro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino}phenyl)-l -propanol (step2) Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.21-7.26 (3H, m), 7.07 (IH, s), 6.93 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.41 (IH, br.s), 3.68-3.69 (2H, br.s), 2.93 (IH, m), 1.38 (IH, br.s), 1.28 (3H, d, J=7X Hz) STEP 4. 2-{4-r6-chrolo-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJρhenyl)-l- propanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chrolo-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)l-propanol (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22 (IH, s), 3.83 (2H, m), 3.11 (IH, m), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz) 1.57 (IH, m), 1.33-1.40 (6H, m). STEP 5. 2-{4-[5-chrolo-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)- 1 ,1 -dimethylethyl(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-l- propanol (step 4). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.11 (1Η, s), 7.904 (2Η, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (IH, s), 7.24 (IH, s), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.19-4.30 (2H, m), 3.20 (IH, m), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.53 (3H, t, J=7.56Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=6.9Hz) m.p. 179.9-180.5 C MS (ESI) m/z: 581 [(M+Hf ], 579 [(M-H)^'] EXAMPLE 284

2- f4-(5- ACET YL-2-ETH YL- 1 H-BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YL .PHENYL] -1,1- DIMETHYLETHYL(4-METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP X l-(4- { 4-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)phenylJamino)-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 266 from l-(4-aminophenyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.85 (IH, br.s), 8.83 (IH, s), 7.97 (IH, d, J=9.0Hz), 7.10-7.40 (4H, m), 2.82 (2H, s), 2.58 (3H, s), 1.28 (6H, s)

STEP 2. l-(3-amino-4-{[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)phenylJamino)phenyl)ethanone The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from l-(4-{[4-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)phenyl]amino}-3- nitrophenyl)ethanone (stepl)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.38-7.46 (2H, m), 7.16 (2H, dd, J= 8.4 Hz), 6.96 (2H, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 5.62 (2H, br.s), 3.60 (IH, br.s), 2.73 (2H, s), 2.54 (3H, s), 1.39 (IH, br.s), 1.24 (6H, s)

STEP 3. l-{2-ethyl-l-r4-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)phenylJ-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl) ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from l-(3-amino-4-{[4-(2-hydroxy-2- methylpropyl)phenyl] amino }phenyl)ethanone (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.40 (1Η, s), 7.90 (1Η, d, J= 8.6 Ηz), 7.46 (2Η, d, J= 8.1 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J= 8.1 Hz), 7.14 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 2.96 (2H, s), 2.82 (2H, q, J= 7.6 Hz), 2.68

(3H, s), 1.63 (IH, br.s), 1.38 (3H, t, J= 7.6 Hz), 1.32 (6H, s)

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJ-l,l-dimethylethyl(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-{2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)phenylJ-lH- benzimidazol-5-yl} ethanone (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.41 (1Η, s), 7.88-7.95 (3Η, m), 7.09-7.35 (7H, m), 3.14 (2H, s), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6Hz), 2.68 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.45 (6H, s), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz) m.p. 103.4-104.2 C MS (ESI) m/z: 534 [(M+Hf ], 532 [(M-H) j EXAMPLE 285 2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRlFLUOROMETHYP-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YLJPΗENYL}ETΗYL(5-METΗYL-2-PYRIDINYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE

MONO-HYDROCHLORIDE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 243 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl phenyl carbonate.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.57 (1Η, s), 8.15 (1Η, s), 8.12 (1Η, d, J=8.0Ηz), 7.77 (IH, d, J=7.9Hz), 7.37 (IH, d, J=7.9Hz), 7X7-7.25 (4H, m,), 4.36 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5Hz), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.3Hz) m.p. 205.8 C

MS (ESI) m z: 567 [(M+Hf J, 565 [(M-H) j EXAMPLE 286

2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YL1PΗENYL)ETΗYL(5-METΗYL-2-PYRroiTTYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO-HYDROCHLORIDE MONO-HYDROCHLORIDE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described Example 240 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl(5-methyl-2-pyridinyL)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 285).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.53 (1Η, s), 8.49 (1Η, s), 8.08 (1Η, d, J=7.6Ηz), 7.78 (IH, d, J=6.8 Hz), 7.53 (2H, br.s), 7.41 (3H, br.s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=5.9Hz), 3.21 (2H, br.s), 3.07

(2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 2.47 (3H, s), 1.51 (3H, br.s) m.p. 200.2 C

MS (ESI) m z: 567 [(M+Hf J, 565 [(M-HV ]

EXAMPLE 287 2- (5-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l -

YLX3- PYRIDINYL)ETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1.benzyl ethyl 2-(6-nitro-3-pyridinyl)malonate

To a mixture of 5-bromo-2-nitropyridine (8.66 g, 42.7 mmol) and benzyl ethyl malonate (9.50 g, 42.7 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (160 ml) and dimethylformamide (40 ml) was added K₂CO₃ (5.90 g, 42.7 mmol) and stirred under reflux temperature for 20 h. The mixture was diluted with water (1 1) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3 x 200 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give 5.26 g of title compound as orange oil.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.61 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 8.26 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.19 (IH, dd, J=2X, 8.6 Hz), 7.29-7.38 (5H, m), 5.22 (2H, d, J=3.6 Hz), 4.84 (IH, s), 4.22 (2H, m), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7X Hz). STEP 2. ethyl (6-nitro-3-pyridinyl)acetate

To a solution of benzyl ethyl 2-(6-nitro-3-pyridinyl)malonate (5.26 g, 15.3 mmol,) in ethanol was added palladium on carbon (530 mg) and stirred for 6 h under hydrogen atmosphere at room temperature. The catalyst was filtered off through a pad of celite and the filtrate was concentrated to give a title compound as yellow brown oil.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.95 (IH, d, J=X8 Hz), 7.40 (IH, dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz), 6.48 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.42 (2H, br.s), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 3.46 (2H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz). STEP 3. 2-(6-amino-3-pyridinyl)ethanol

To a solution of ethyl (6-nitro-3-pyridinyl)acetate (468 mg, 2.60 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran was added LiAlH₄ and stined for 2 h at room temperature. The reaction was quenched with saturated 25 % NH₃ aqueous solution and the precipitate was removed. The filtrate was concentrated to give a title compound as yellow oil.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.73 (IH, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.23 (IH, dd, J=8.6 Hz), 6.37 (IH, d, J=2.6, 8.1Hz), 5.63 (2H, br.s), 3.49 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.51 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz). MS (El) m/z: 138 (M⁺).

STEP 4. (6- {[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromehyl)phenyl1amino)-3-pyridinyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2-(6-amino-3-pyridinyl)ethanol (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.49 (IH, s), 8.32 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.64 (IH, dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz), 7.36 (lHs), 6.97 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz) MS (El) m/z: 361 (M⁺). STEP 5. (6- {[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromehyl)phenyl1amino}-3-pyridinyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from (6-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromehyl)phenylJamino}-3- pyridinyl} ethanol (step 4). MS (El) m/z: 331 (M⁺). STEP 6. 2-{6-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-3- pyridinyl) ethylpropionate

To (6-([2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromehyl)phenyl]amino}-3- pyridinyl} ethanol (787 mg, 2.37 mmol, from step 5) was added propionic acid and propionic anhydride and stined at 120 °C for 15 h. The mixture was quenched with NaOΗ and extracted with dichloromethane (3 x 30 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give 5.26 g of title compound as orange oil.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.58 (1Η, d, J=X9 Ηz), 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.83 (1Η, dd, J=2.2, 8.1 Ηz), 7.45 (1Η, s), 7.39 (1Η, d, J=8X Ηz), 4.40 (2Η, t, J=6.8 Hz), 4.12 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz),

3.10 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.99 (2H, q, J=7.6Hz), 2.29-2.44 (2H, m), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.4

Hz), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-{6-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-3- pyridinyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 266 from 2-{6-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]-2-pyridinyl} ethylpropionate (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.60 (1Η, d, J=2.3 Ηz), 8X 1 (1Η, s), 7.91 (1Η, dd, J=2.5, 8.0 Ηz),

7.45 (1Η, s), 7.38 (1Η, d, J=8X Ηz), 4.01 (1Η, t, J=6.2 Ηz), 3.72-3.77 (2Η, m), 2.94- 3.04 (2H, m), 1.38 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-{6-r6-chloro-2-ethy-5-(trifluoromehyl) -lH-benzimidazol-l-yU-3- pyridinyl)ethyl-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-(6-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromehyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]-2- pyridinyl} ethanol (step5).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.33 (1Η, d, J=X9 Ηz), 8.08 (1Η, s), 7.91 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.70 (IH, dd, J=2.4, 8.1 Hz), 7.29-7.42 (4H, m), 7.20(1H, s), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 567 [(M+Hf ], 565 [(M-H) j. EXAMPLE 288

2- {5-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH-BENZIMXDAZOL-l - YL1-3- PYRIDINYL) ETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULF0NΥLCARBAMATE MONO-HYDROCHLORIDE

STEP 1.

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 240 from 2- {5-[6-chloro-2-ethy-5-(trifluoromehyl)-l H-benzimidazol- l-ylj-3- pyridinyl} ethyl l-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 287).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.40 (1Η, br.s), 8.49 (1Η, br.s), 8.12 (1Η, br.s), 7.82 (2Η, br.s), 7.65 (IH, br.s), 7.25-7.28 (2H, m), 4.40 (2H, br.s), 3.35 (IH, s), 3.12 (2H, br.s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.53 (3H, br.s). MS (ESI) m z: 567 [(M+Hf ], 565 [(M-H)^']. EXAMPLE 289

2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-LH-BENZIMIDAZOL-L- YLIPΗENYL)ETΗYL-5-ISOQUΓNOLINYLSULFQNΎLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 243 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl phenyl carbonate and 5-isoquinolinylsulfonamide.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.39 (1Η, s), 8.70 (2Η, t, J=6.3Hz), 8.43 (IH, d, J=6.2Hz), 8.29 (IH, d, J=8.1Hz), 8.12 (IH, s,), 7.78 (IH, t, J=7.6Hz), 7.16-7.33 (5H, m), 4.32 (2H, t, J=6.9Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.8Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.4Hz), 1.346 (3H, t, J=7.4Hz) MS (ESI) m/z: 603 [(M+Hf ], 601 [(M-H)^'J

EXAMPLE 290

2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-LH-BENZIMIDAZOL-L- YLIPΗENYL)ETΗYL-5-QUΓNOLINYLSULFQNYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 243 from 4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-l-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenethyl-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate and 5-quinolinylsufonamide

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.43 (1Η, d, J=8.6Ηz), 8.20-8.25 (2H, m), 8.13 (IH, s), 8.12 (IH, s,), 7.81-7.91 (2H, m), 7.68-7.72 (IH, m), 7.30-7.34 (2H, m), 7.12-7.16 (3H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=6.3Hz), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.4Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.4Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 567 [(M+Hf J, 565 [(M-H) j EXAMPLE 291 2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETH YD- 1 H-BENZIMIDAZOL- 1- YLJPHENYL)ETHYL-r5-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-l- NAPHTHNYLISULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 243 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl phenyl carbonate and 5-(dimethylamino)-l-naphthnylsulfonamide.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.61 (1Η, d, J=8.4Ηz), 8.46 (IH, dd, J=X2, 7.5Hz), 8.12 (IH, s),

87.58 (2H, t, J=8.3Hz), 7.12-7.24 (6H, m), 4.30 (2H, t, J=6.8Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.8Hz),

2.75 (2H, q, J=7.5Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5Hz) m.p. 203.4 C MS (ESI) m z: 645 [(M+Hf J, 643 [(M-H) ^"]

EXAMPLE 292

2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TR-IFLUOROMETHYP-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l -

YLJPΗENYL)ETΗYL-(l-METΗYL-lH-IMIDAZOL-4-

YPSULFONYLCARBAMATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 243 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl phenyl carbonate and l-methyl-lH-imidazol-4-ylsulfonamide.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.72 (1Η, d, J=X5Ηz), 7.55 (IH, d, J=X3Hz), 7.41

(2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 3.04 (2H, d, J=6.8Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz) m.p. 204.3 C

MS (ESI) m/z: 556 [(M+Hf J, 554 [(M-H)^']

EXAMPLE 293

2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRTFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZXMIDAZOL-l- YL]PΗENYL} ETHYL-( 1 -METHYL- 1H-IMIDAZOL-4-

YDSULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO HYDROCHLORIDE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 240 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl-

(1 -methyl- lH-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 292). MS (ESI) m/z: 556 [(M+Ηf ], 554 [(M-Η)^'J

EXAMPLE 294

2-(4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YLJPHENYL ) ETHYL-( 1 ,2-DIMETHYL- 1 H-IMID AZOL-4- YPSULFQNYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 243 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl phenyl carbonate and l,2-dimethyl-lH-imidazol-4-ylsulfonamide.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.63 (1Η, s), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.25 (2H, d,

J=8.2Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.8Hz), 3.64 (3H, s), 3.04 (2H, d, J=6.6Hz), 2.79

(2H, q, J=7.6Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz) m.p. 221.2 C MS (ESI) m/z: 570 [(M+Hf J, 568 [(M-H)^'J

EXAMPLE 295

2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l -

YLJPHENYL) ETHYL-( 1 ,2-DIMETHYL- 1H-IMIDAZOL-4-

YPSULFONYLCARBAMATE DI-ΗYDROCΗLORIDE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 240 from 2-{4-[6-chrolo-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}ethyl-(l,2-dimethyl-lH-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 294).

MS (ESI) m z: 570 [(M+Ηf ], 568 [(M-Η)^'J

EXAMPLE 296 2-{4-r5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YL)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-bJPYRIDINE-3-

YL-1PHENYL)ETHYL(4-METHYLPHENYL)SUFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP X 2-{4-r5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yljphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 236 from 4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenylethanol.

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 13X5 (1Η, br.s), 7.77 (3Η, s), 7.35 (2H, d, J =7.7 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J =7.7 Hz), 7.02 (IH, s), 6.53 (IH, s), 4.75 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 3.71 (2H, q, J =6.8 Hz), 2.81 (IH, t, J =6.6 Hz), 258 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s)

STEP 2. 2-{4-r5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl) 3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine-3-yl- Jphenyl)ethyl(4-methylphenyl)sufonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-(4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 13.14 (1Η, br.s), 7.69-7.78 (3Η, m), 7.21-7.43 (6H, m), 7.02 (IH, s), 6.52 (IH, s), 4.18 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J =6.4 Hz), 2.58 (2H, s),

2.41 (3H, s), 2.32 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 531 (MH⁺), 529 ([M-HJ^')

EXAMPLE 297

2-{4-r5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YL) 3H-IMIDAZOr4,5-bJPYRIDXNE-3- YL-JPΗENYL)ETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENΥL)SUF0NΥLCARBAMATE SODIUM

SALT

STEP 1. 2-{4-r5,7-dimethyl-2-(lΗ-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- y 1J phenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl) 3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-3- yl-]phenyl}ethyl(4-methylphenyl)sufonylcarbamate (Example 296).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 9.85 (1Η, s), 8.37 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.31 (1Η, d, J=2.0 Ηz), 7.14 (1Η, dd, J=2.0, 8.3 Ηz), 6.60 (1Η, s), 3.87 (2Η, dt, J=6.2, 6.4 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t, J= 6.4Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.40 (IH, t, J= 6.2Hz). MS (ESI) m/z: 531 (MH⁺), 529 ([M-H] ) EXAMPLE 298

N-([(2-(4-r5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- B1PYRIDIΝE-3-YL1PΗEΝΥL)ETΗYL)AMIΝ0JCARB0ΝΥL)-4-

METΗYLBENZENΈSULFQNAMIDE STEP X 3-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H- imidazo[4,5-b1pyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-(4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(lΗ-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl]phenyl} ethanol (Example 297, step 1). Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 13.15 (1Η, s), 7.77 (2Η, br.s), 7.43 (2H, br.s), 7.20 (2H, br.s), 7.04 (IH, s), 6.54 (IH, br.s), 3.96 (2H, t, J= 6.8 Hz), 3.15 (2H, tm J=6.8 Hz), 2.60 (3H, s), 2.30 (3H, s). STEP 2. 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H- imidazor4,5-b]pyridine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)- 3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine (step 1).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 13.15 (IH, br.s), 9.85 (IH, br.s), 7.76 (IH, br.s), 7.41 (2H, d, J= 8.1 Hz ), 7.31 (2H, d, J= 8.1 Hz), 7.04 (IH, s), 6.53 (IH, s), 3.69 (2H, t, J= 6.6 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J= 6.8 Hz), 2.58 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), MS (El) m/z: 358 (M⁺). STEP 3. 2-{4-r5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yljphenyl) ethanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 3-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H- imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine (step 2). Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.83 (IH, br.s), 7.68 (2H, br.s), 7.23-7.43 (5H, m), 7.04 (IH, s), 5.75 (IH, s), 2.68-2.90 (4H, m), 2.59 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s),

MS (El) m z: 332 (M⁺).

STEP 4. N- {[(2- {4-r5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazor4,5-bJpyridine-3- yljphenyl) ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(lΗ-pyrazol-3-yl)-3Η-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3 -yljphenyl} ethanamine (step3)

Η-NMR (CD3OD) δ: 7.80 (2H, d, J= 8.2 Hz), 7.58 (IH, br.s), 7.20-7.35 (6H, m), 7.08

(IH, s), 6.20 (IH, br.s), 3.42 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t, J =6.9 Hz), 2.68 (2H, s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 530 (MH⁺), 528 ([M-H]^')

EXAMPLE 299

2-r4-(5-CYANO-2-ETHYL-6-METHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YL)PΗENYLJETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP X 4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile

To a solution of 4-chloro-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile (lOg, 66 mmol) in cone.

H₂SO₄ was added KNO₃ (7.0 g, 69.3 mmol) at 0 °C in small portions, and then the reaction mixture was stined overnight at ambient temperature. It was then poured into ice and extracted with AcOEt. The combined extracts was washed by sat. NaHCO₃ aq., dried over MgS0₄ and concentrated. The resulting precipitates were collected by filtration, washed with ether, and dried under reduced pressure to give 5.5 g (42%) of the title compound.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.19 (IH, s), 7.57 (IH, s), 2.64 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 4-{r4-(2-hydroxylethyl)phenylJamino)-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 3-bromo-6-chloro-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitropyridine (step 2). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.76 (IH, br.s), 8.51 (IH, s), 7.36 (IH, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.22 (IH, d, J=8.3Hz), 6.96 (IH, s), 3.94 (2H, dd, J=1 X7, 6.2Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 2.42 (3H, s)

STEP 3. 5-amino-4-{[4-(2-hydroxylethyl)phenyl1amino)-2-methylbenizonitrile

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.19 (Ih, d, J=8.4Hz), 6.94-7.00 (4H, m), 5.59 (IH, br.s), 3.84- 3.90 (2H, m), 3.50 (2H, br.s), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 2.37 (3H, s). STEP 5. 2-r4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazo-l-yl)phenylJethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 2-(4-[(3-amino-5-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 4).

MS (El) m z: 361 (M+) STEP 6. 2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxylethyl)phenyn-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl)phenylJ ethyl 2-methylpropanoate (step 5). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.00 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.98(1H, s), 4.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5Hz), 2.56 (3H, s), X35 (3H, t, J=7.5Hz)

STEP 7. 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-6-methyl- 1 H-benzimidazol-1 -yl)phenyljethyl(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylGarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxylethyl)phenylJ-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.03 (1Η, s), 7.92 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35

(2H, d, J=8X Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8X Hz), 6.96(1H, s), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.6Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 2.57 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5Hz) EXAMPLE 300

N-r({2-r4-(5-CYANO-2-ETHYL-6-METHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YPPΗENYLJETΗYL) AMINO)CARBONYLJ(4-

METΗYLBENZENESULFOAMIDE

STEP X l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.02 (1Η, s), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.96- 6.98 (IH, m), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5Hz), 2.58 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 2. l-r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 1 from 6-bromo-3-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl- 3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine (step 7).

MS (El) m/z: 412 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.02 (1Η, s), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.95 (IH, s), 3.63 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5Hz), 2.57 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz). STEP 3. l-r4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-bromo-2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5- bJpyridin-3-yl)phenyl] ethyl azide (step 8).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 6.60 (2H, br.s), 3.32-3.00 (5H, m), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.48 (3H, s), 1.31 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz). STEP 4. N-[({2-r4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-6-methyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenylJethyl}amino)carbonylJ(4-methylbenzenesulfoamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from [4-(2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yl)phenylj ethylamine (step 9). Η-ΝMR (CDClj) δ: 8.00 (1Η, s), 7.72 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28-

7.32 (4H, m), 6.95(1H, m), 3.56-3.63 (2H, m), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q,

J=7.7 Hz), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5Hz)

EXAMPLE 301

2-AMIΝO-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-[({r(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLJAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- bJPYRIDINE DI-ΗYDROCΗLORIDE

STEP X 2-AMINO-5,7-DIMETΗYL-3-(4-{2-[({r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLjAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOJETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- bJPYRIDINE To a stirred solution of N-{[(2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (300 mg,

0.66 mmol) in TΗF (6 ml) was added a solution of BrCΝ (175 mg, 1.65 mmol) in water (2 ml). The resultant mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours.

The mixture was diluted with CΗ₂C1₂ and washed with brine. The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄ and filtered. After concentration in vacuo, the residue was purified by preparative TLC (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH = 10/1) to afford 224 mg (71%) of the title compound.

Η-ΝMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 10.82 (IH, s), 8.54 (2H, s), 7.79 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.51-7.40

(6H, m), 7.06 (IH, s), 6.91 (IH, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.29-3.24 (2H, m), 2.80-2.76 (2H, m), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 479 ([M+HJ⁺), 477 ([M-H]^') STEP 2. 2-AMINO-5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-(2-[({[(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONΥpAMINO)CARBONYPAMINOJETHYL)PHENY

L)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- bJPYRIDINE DI-ΗYDROCΗLORIDE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 240 from 2-amino-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4- {2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine.

MS (ESI) m z: 479 ([M+Η]⁺), 477 ([M-H]^')

EXAMPLE 302 5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-r(ir(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLjAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINOJETHYL)PHENY

L)-2-(METHYLSULFANYL)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- bJPYRIDINE

A mixture of N-{[(2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (110 mg , 0.24 mmol), di-2-ρyridylthiocarbonate (68 mg, 0.29 mmol), and TΗF (5 ml) was stined at room temperature for 3 days. The mixture was diluted with CΗ₂C1₂ and washed with 0.1M HCI and brine. The organic fraction was dried over MgSO₄, and filtered. The solvent was removed to give N-[((2-[4-[(5,7-dimethyl-2-sulfanyl-3H- imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl} amino)carbonyl} -4- methylbenzenesulfonamide [MS (ESI) m/z: 496 ([M+Η]⁺), 494 ([M-H]^')]. This was dissolved with THF (2 ml), then 1M ΝaOMe in MeOH (0.49 ml) and Mel (45 μl, 0.73 mmol) was added to the mixture at room temperature. After 1 hour, the mixture was evaporated in vacuo and the residue was purified by preparative TLC (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH

= 10/1) to afford 31 mg (25%) of the title compounds. Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.86 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8XHz), 7.22-7.16 (4H, m),

6.88 (IH, s), 6.02 (IH, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.51-3.45 (2H, m), 2.83 (2h, t, J=6.2Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.62 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.417 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 510 ([M+H]⁺), 508 ([M-H]^')

EXAMPLE 303 5.7-DIMETHYL-2-(METHYLAMIΝO)-3-(4-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO}CARBONΥL)AMΓNO1ETHYL) PHENY

L) -3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- bJPYRIDINE A mixture of N-{[(2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (300 mg , 0.66 mmol), methylisothiocyanate (56 μl, 0.86 mmol), and THF (6 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 3 days. The solvent was removed to give N-{[(2-(4- [(4,6-dimethyl- ([(methylamino)carbonothioyl]amino}-2- pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide [MS (ESI) m/z: 527 ([M+HJ⁺), 525 ([M-H]^')J. This was dissolved with MeCΝ (4 ml) and treated with Mel (54 μl) at 0 °C for 20 hours. After concentration under reduced pressure, the residue was purified by preparative TLC (EtOAc/EtOH = 20/1) to afford 170 mg (52%) of the title compounds.

'H-ΝMR (CD₃OD) δ: 7.72 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.24 (4H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.70 (IH, s), 3.28 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.90 (3H, s), 2.72 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s) MS (ESI) m/z: 493 ([M+HJ⁺), 491 ([M-H]^') EXAMPLE 304

5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(METHYLAMIΝO)-3-(4-{2-r({[(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLJAMINOJCARBONYPAMINOJETHYPPHENY L) -3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- bJPYRIDINE MONO-ΗYDROCΗLORIDE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 240 from 5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine hydrochloride. MS (ESI) m/z: 493 ([M+Η]⁺), 491 ([M-H]^') EXAMPLE 305 N-[5,7-DIMETHYL-3-(4-{2-[(ir(4-

METHYLPHEΝYPSULFOΝYLIAMIΝOJCARBOΝΎPAMIΝOJETHYPPHEΝΎ

L)-3H-IMIDAZ0r4,5- bJPYRIDIΝ-2-YLlACETAMIDE 2-amino-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (73 mg) was treated with pyridine (1 ml) and Ac₂O (0.2 ml) at room temperature for 3 hours. After evaporation in vacuo, the residue was purified by preparative TLC (hexane/acetone = 1/1) to afford 4 mg (5%>) of the title compounds. 'H-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.79 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34-7.22 (7H, m), 7.04 (IH, s), 6.30 (IH, br.s), 3.51 -3.48 (2H, m), 2.87-2.83 (2H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.53 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s),

MS (ESI) m/z: 521 ([M+HJ⁺), 519 ([M-H]^") EXAMPLE 306

5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLJAMINOJCARBONYPAMINOIETHYPPHENY P-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- bJPYRIDINE

To a stirred solution of 2-amino-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[(([(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5- bjpyridine (70 mg) in TΗF (1 ml) was added NaΗ (21 mg, 0.88 mmol) at room temperature. After 10 min, Mel (27 μl) was added to the mixture and stirred at room temperature for 2 days. The mixture was poured into ice-water and extracted with CΗ₂C1₂, and the organic fraction was dried over MgSO₄, then filtered. After removal of solvent by evaporation, the residue was purified by preparative TLC (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH = 10/1) to afford 27 mg (36%) of the title compounds.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.86 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32-7.24 (4H, m), 7.16 (2H, d, J =8.4 Hz), 6.77 (IH, s), 6.04 (IH, t, J=5.7 Hz), 3.50-3.44 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.71 (6H, s), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s) MS (ESI) m z: 507 ([M+HJ⁺), 505 ([M-H]^') EXAMPLE 307

2-[4-(2-AMINO-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- bJPYRIDIN-3-

YL)PΗENYL1ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-{4-r(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyQsulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2- (4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl} ethanol. Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 9.55 (IH, s), 7.89 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.11 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.54 (IH, s), 4.28 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.43 (6H, s) MS (ESI) m/z: 485 ([M+H]⁺), 483 ([M-H]^') STEP 2. 2-{4-r(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl)ethyl (A- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

4 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[(4,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate. 'H-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.82 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.93 (2H, d, J=8.4

Hz), 6.84 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.66 (IH, s), 4.22 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.77 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz),

2.39 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.22 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m z: 455 ([M+H]⁺), 453 ([M-H]^')

STEP 3. 2-[4-(2-AMINO-5,7-DIMETHYL-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- bJPYRIDIN-3- YL)PΗENYL1ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULFONΥLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 127 from 2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate.

'Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.76 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.42-7.35 (6H, m), 6.78 (IH, s), 6.61 (IH, br.s), 4.22 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.92 (2H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 2.373 (3H, s), 2.365 (3H, s),

2.32 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m z: 480 ([M+HJ⁺), 478 ([M-H]^")

EXAMPLE 308

2- {4-r5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(METHYLAMINO)-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5- bJPYRIDIN-3- YL1PΗENYL)ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULF0NΥLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 129 from 2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate.

Η-NMR (DMDO-d₆) δ: 7.78 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.43-7.33 (7H, m), 6.77 (IH, s), 6.43 (IH, br.s), 4.25 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s),

2.37 (3H, s), 2.31 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 494 ([M+HJ⁺), 492 ([M-H]^')

EXAMPLE 309

2- {4-r5.7-DIMETHYL-2-(METHYLSULFANYP-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- bJPYRIDIN-3- YL1PΗENYL}ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENΥL)SULF0NΥLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 128 from 2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate.

'H-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.36-7.22 (6H, m), 6.88 (IH, s), 4.32 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.72 (3H, s), 2.62 (3H, s), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s) MS (ESI) m/z: 511 ([M+HJ⁺), 509 ([M-H]^") EXAMPLE 310

2- {4-r5,7-DIMETHYL-2-(METHYLSULFONYL)-3H-IMIDAZOr4,5- bJPYRIDIN-3-

YLJPΗENYL) ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARB AMATE

To a stirred solution of 2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)-3H- imidazo[4,5- b]pyridin-3 -yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (100 mg,

0.20 mmol) in AcOΗ (1 ml) was added a solution of KMnO₄ (62 mg, 0.39 mmol) in water (2 ml) at room temperature. After 1 hour, the mixture was poured into ice-sat.

NaΗCO_j aq. and extracted with CΗ₂C1₂. The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄, and the filtered. After concentration in vacuo, the residue was purified by preparative TLC (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH = 10/1) to afford 70 mg (66%) of the title compounds.

'H-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.91 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.34-7.26 (4H, m),

7.08 (IH, s), 4.35 (2H, t, J=6.7Hz), 3.45 (3H,s), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.68 (3H, s),

2.55 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 543 ([M+HJ⁺), 541 ([M-H]^") EXAMPLE 311

5- ACETYL-2-(METHYLAMINO)- 1 -(A- {2-\( { [(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLJAMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY

P- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 129 from N-{[(2-{4-[(4-acetyl-2- aminophenyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl}-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide.

Η-ΝMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.06 (1Η, s), 7.75-7.66 (3Η, m), 7.38-7.26 (6H, m), 6.89 (IH, d,

J=8.3 Hz), 6.60 (IH, br.s), 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12.5 and 6.6Hz), 3.08 (3H, s), 2.91 (2H, t,

J=6.6 Hz), 2.61 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s) MS (ESI) m z: 506 ([M+H]⁺), 504 ([M-H]^')

EXAMPLE 312

2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-⁽3-PYRIDIΝYP-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH- BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(3-PYRIDINYP-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHANOL The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 138 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl] amino } phenyl)ethanol .

'H-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.70 (IH, dd, J=2.2 and 0.7 Hz), 8.62 (IH, dd, J=4.5 and 1.7 Hz),

8.23 (IH, s), 8.01-7.97 (IH, m), 7.45 (2H, dd, J=6.5 and 2.2 Hz), 7.37-7.24 (7H, m), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z: 418 ([M+H]⁺), 476 ([M+CF₃CO₂]^")

STEP 2. 2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(3-PYRIDINYL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMID AZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETH YL(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(3-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-

1 -yljphenyl} ethanol.

'Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.73 (1Η, dd, J=4.9 and 1.8 Ηz), 8.40-8.36 (1Η, m), 8.23 (1Η, s),

7.91 (1Η, dd, J=2.2 and 0.7 Ηz), 7.84-7.80 (2Η, m), 7.49-7.43 (2H, m), 7.31-7.17 (6H, m), 4.44 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 615 ([M+H]⁺), 613 ([M-H]^')

EXAMPLE 313

2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-(4-PYRIDINYP-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-LH- BENZIMIDAZOL-L-YLJPΗENYL)ETΗYL(4- METHYLPHENΎDSULFQNΎLCARBAMATE

STEP X 2-{4-R6-CHLORO-2-(4-PYRIDINYL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-LH- BENZIMIDAZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHANOL

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 138 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) phenylJamino}phenyl)ethanol.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.60 (2H, dd, J=4.6 and 1.7 Hz), 8.25 (IH, s), 7.49-7.44 (4H, m), 7.37 (IH, s), 7.27-7.23 (2H, m), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz) MS (ESI) m z: 418 ([M+H]⁺), 476 ([M+CF₃CO₂J^")

STEP 2. 2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-(4-PYRIDrNYL)-5-(TRIFLUORO ETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL(4-

Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(4-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-

1 -yljphenyl} ethanol.

'Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.60 (2Η, dd, J=4.8 and 1.5 Hz), 8.27 (IH, s), 7.89 (2H, d, J=8.3

Hz), 7.44-7.18 (9H, m), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s) MS (ESI) m z: 615 ([M+H]⁺), 613 ([M-H]^')

EXAMPLE 314

2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-(2-METHYLPHENYL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP X 2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(2-METHYLPHENYL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-

1H-BENZIMIDAZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHANOL

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 138 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethanol. 'H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.22 (IH, s), 7.47 (IH, s), 7.33-7.10 (8H, m), 3.89 (2H, t, J=6.4

Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.20 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 431 ([M+H]⁺)

STEP 2. 2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(2-METHYLPHENYP-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP- lH-BENZIMXDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYL)ETHYL(4- METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-(4-[6-chloro-2-(2-methylphenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethanol.

'Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.24 (1Η, s), 7.78 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.46 (IH, s), 7.35-7.09 (8H, m), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.27 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s),

2.11 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m z: 628 ([M+H]⁺), 489 ([M+CH₃CO₂]^') EXAMPLE 315

2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-(l ,3-THlAZOL-2-YL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH-

BENZIMID AZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETH YL(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP 1. 2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-(l ,3-THlAZOL-2-YL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHANOL

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 138 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) phenylJamino}phenyl)ethanol. Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.23 (IH, s), 7.75 (IH, d, J=3X Hz), 7.47-7.45 (3H, m), 7.36-7.27

(3H, m), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z: 424 ([M+H]⁺), 482 ([M+CH₃CO₂]^')

STEP 2. 2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-(l,3-THlAZOL-2-YP-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 - YLJPHENYL) ETHYL(4- METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl} ethanol.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.23 (1Η, s), 7.91 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.74 (IH, d, J=3X Hz), 7.46 (IH, d, J=3X Hz), 7.38-7.26 (7H, m), 4.40 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz),

2.42 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 621 ([M+H]⁺), 619 ([M-HJ^')

EXAMPLE 316

2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-( 1 H-IMIDAZOL-4-YL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH- BENZIMID AZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP X 2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-( 1 H-IMIDAZOL-4-YL)-5-(TR-IFLUOROMETHYL)- lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYDETHANOL

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 138 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethanol.

Η-NMR δ: 8.09 (IH, s), 7.65 (IH, s), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25 (IH, s), 6.91 (IH, s), 3.93 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t,

J=6.4 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z: 407 ([M+H]⁺), 405 ([M-H]^")

STEP 2. 2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-( l H-IMIDAZOL-4-YL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYP- 1H-BENZIMIDAZ0L-1-YL]PHENYL)ETHYL(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-( 1 H-imidazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethanol. MS (ESI) m/z: 604 ([M+Η]⁺), 602 ([M-H]^")

EXAMPLE 317

2-[4-(5,6-DIMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PHENYLJETHYL (4^

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP. 1 4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)PHENYLBORONTC ACID To a stirred solution of 4-bromophenethylalcohol (5.00 g, 24.9 mmol) in THF

(80 ml) was added a solution of 1.5M «-BuLi in hexane (39.8 ml, 59.7 mmol) at -

78 °C over 30 min. After 1 hour, a solution of B(O'Pr)₃ (8.61 ml, 37.3 mmol) in THF

(20 ml) was added slowly to the mixture at —78 °C. The resultant mixture was warmed to room temperature, and treated with 2M HCI (100 ml) for 1 hour. This was extracted with CH₂C1₂ and dried over MgSO₄, then filtered. After evaporation in vacuo, the residue was purified by silica-gel column chromatography eluting with

CH₂Cl₂/MeOH = 20/1 to afford 2.61 g (63%) of the title compound.

'H-NMR (CD₃OD) δ: 7.64-7.48 (2H, m), 7.19-7.13 (2H, m), 3.70 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz),

2.77 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz) MS (ESI) m/z: 165 ([M-H]^")

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLJAMINO)CARBONYL)OXY1ETHYL}PHENYLB

ORONIC ACID

4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylboronic acid (1.00 g, 6.02 mmol) was treated with pTsNCO (1.01 ml, 6.63 mmol) and pyridine (90 ml) at room temperature for 2 hours.

The mixture was poured into ice-2M HCI and extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄, and filtered. After removal of solvent, the residue was purified by silica-gel column chromatography eluting with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH = 20/1 to afford 2.20 g (quant.) of the title compound.

'H-NMR (DMSO-d_j) δ: 11.95 (IH, br.s), 7.97 (IH, s), 7.75-7.67 (2H, m), 7.40 (2H, d,

J=8.6 Hz), 7.13 (2H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 4.18 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.81 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m z: 381 ([M+NH₄]⁺), 362 ([M-H]^")

STEP 3. 2-[4-(5,6-DIMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PHENYLJETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

A mixture of 4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)oxyjethyl}phenylboronic acid (100 mg, 0.28 mmol), 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole (40 mg, 0.28 mmol), Cu(OAc)₂ (60 mg, 0.33 mmol), triethylamine (115 μl, 0.83 mmol), MS4A (100 mg), and CH₂C1₂ (4 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1 week. After filtration through a bed of celite, the filtrate was diluted with CH₂C1₂, and washed with water. The organic fraction was dried over MgSO₄ and filtered. After concentration under reduced pressure, the residue was purified by preparative TLC (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH = 10/1) to afford 28 mg

(22%) of the title compound.

'H-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.82 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.72 (IH, s), 7.57 (IH, s), 7.33 (2H, d,

J=8.1 Hz), 7X2 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.07 (IH, s), 7.01 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s)

MS (ESI) m/z: 464 ([M+H]⁺), 462 ([M-H]^")

EXAMPLE 318

6-CHLORO-5-CYANO-2-ETHYL-l-(4-{2-r({[(4-

METHYLPHENYLSULFONYLJAMINOJCARBONYPAMINOIETHYPPHENYL HH-BEVZIMID AZOLE

STEP X 6-Chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH- benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (Example 111, step 4).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ 8.07 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.22 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 2. l-[4-(2-Azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole- 5-carbonitrile (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ 8.07 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18 (IH, s), 3.64 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 1 -[4-(2-Aminoethyl)phenyl1-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole- 5-carbonitrile (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ 8.06 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8X Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 4. 6-Chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-

5-carbonitrile (step 3). mp 219-224 C; IR (KBr) v: 3388, 2229, 1708, 1618, 1514, 1466, 1344, 1161, 1089 cm^'

1.

MS (ESI) m/z 522 (M+Ηf , 520 (M-Η)^"; Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.38 (1Η, s), 7.77 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.31-7.49 (6H, m), 7.32 (IH, s), 6.53 (IH, br.s), 3.26-3.28 (2H, m), 2.69-

2.81 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 319

6-CHLORO-5-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-2-ETHYL- 1 -(4- 12-[( { [(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLJAMINOJCARBONYPAMINOIETHYDPHENY P- 1H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. N-{6-chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)-N,N- dimethylamine A mixture of 6-Chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol- 5-ylamine (Example 110, step 6, 100 mg, 0.3 mmol) and NaBΗ₄ (153 mg, 4 mmol) in THF (5 ml) was added to the mixture of 38% folmaldehyde (0.5 ml, 5.6 mmol) and 3M aqueous H₂SO₄ (0.4 ml, 0.12 mmol) at 0 C. The mixture was stined at room temperature for 5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water, and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), then dried (Na-_jSO^. After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :2) to afford 48 mg (46%) of the title compound as white solids. MS (El) m/z: 361 (M⁺⁾-

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.54 (IH, s), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.13 (IH, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (6H, s), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. N-{l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)-N,N- dimethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from N- {6-chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazol-5-yl}-NN-dimethylamine (step 1).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.54 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.12 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (6H, s), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6

Hz), 1.34 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. N-(l-r4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)-N,N- dimethylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from N-(l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazol-5-yl}-N,N-dimethylamine (step 2).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.54 (1Η, s), 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8X Hz), 7.13 (IH, s), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.82 (6H, s), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), X35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 4. 6-chloro-5-(dimethylamino)-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from N-{l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazol-5-yl}-N,N-dimethylamine (step 3). m.p.: 108-114 C.

MS (ESI) m/z : 540 (MΗ⁺), 538 ([M-H]^"). Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.73 (2H, d, =8.0 Hz), 7.54 (IH, s), 7.25-7.39 (6H, m), 7.11 (IH, s), 6.73 (IH, br.s), 3.58 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.71-2.82 (8H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 320 6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(METHYLAMIΝO)- 1 -(4- (2- [( { r(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY P- 1 H-BENZIMID AZOLE

STEP 1. 6-chloro-H4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- ylfonnamide

A solution of acetic anhydride (0.14 ml) in TΗF (5 ml) was added formic acid (0.06 ml, 1.65 mmol) at 0 C under nitrogen and the mixture was stirred at 60 C for 2 h. Then the mixture was recooled to 0 C and was added 6-Chloro-l-[4-(2- chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-ylamine(Example 110, step 6, 100 mg, 0.3 mmol) in TΗF (2 ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The volatile component was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was dissolved with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with 2N aqueous NaOΗ (50 ml), brine (50 ml), then dried (Na2SO4). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1:10) to afford 68 mg (67%>) of the title compound as pale yellow solids. MS (El) m/z: 361 (M⁺⁾

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.53-8.76 (1Η, br.s), 7.66 (1Η, s), 7.44-7.48 (2Η, m), 7.26-7.31 (2H, m), 7.18 (IH, s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.20 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.32-1.39 (3H, m).

STEP 2. N-{6-chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)-N- methylamine

A solution of (6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol- 5-ylformamide, step 1 , 112 mg, 0.3 mmol) in TΗF (15 ml) was added Me₂S BΗ₃ (0.07 ml, 0.77 mmol) under nitrogen at room temperature. The mixture was refluxed for 1 h. Then the mixture was cooled to room temperature and was added methanol (3 ml) and 2N aqueous HCI (12 ml). The mixture was stined at 70 C for 30 min. The volatile component was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was dissolved with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (50 ml), brine (50 ml), then dried (Na2SO4). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :4) to afford 93 mg (87%) of the title compound as white solids. MS (El) m/z: 347 (M⁺⁾- 'H-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.04 (IH, s), 7.03

(IH, s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3X8 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.95 (3H, s), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6

Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. N-{l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl}-N- methylamine The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 1 from N- {6-chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl- 1H- benzimidazol-5-yl} -N-methylamine (step 2).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.04-7.03 (2H, m),

4.19 (IH, br.s), 3.61 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.95 (3H, s), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 4. N-{l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)-N- methylamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 37 from N-{l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazol-5-yl} -N-methylamine (step 3).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.39 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.06 (IH, s), 7.03 (IH, s), 3.64 (2H, br.s), 3.15 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.94-2.99 (5H, m), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 5. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylamino)-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from N-{l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazol-5-yl} -N-methylamine (step 4). m.p.: 95-100 C

MS (ESI) m/z : 526 (MH⁺), 524 ([M-HJ^").

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23-7.36 (7H, m), 7.03 (IH, s), 3.57 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.89-2.94 (5H, m), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). EXAMPLE 321

4-CYAΝO-2-ETHYL- 1 -(A- .2- ( { \(A-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONΎLJAMINOJCARBONYPAMINOJETHYPPHENΎ P- 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE STEP X 3-chloro-2-nitrobenzamide

A mixture of 3-chloro-2-nitro-benzoic acid (1 g, 4.9 mmol) and thionyl chloride (9 ml) was stirred at 80 C for lh. The thionyl chloride was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was dissolved with dichloromethane (15 ml). The mixture was cooled to 0 C and was added 30% aqueous NΗ3 (2 ml) dropwise. The mixture was stirred at 0 C for 25 min. The reaction mixture was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate (300 ml). The organic layer was washed with saturated aqueous Na^O_;, (100 ml), and brine (100 ml). This organic phase was dried (TS^SO and concentrated under reduced pressure to give 1.2 g (quant.) of the title compound as pale orange solids. Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.68-7.92 (3H, m). STEP 2. 3-chloro-2-nitrobenzonitrile

A solution of 3-chloro-2-nitrobenzamide (step 1, 1.2 g, 4.9 mmol) in DMF (8 ml) was added thionyl chloride (2 ml, 24.8 mmol) in DMF (3 ml) dropwise at room temperature. The mixture was stirred at 120 C for 2.5 h. The mixture was poured into ice-water and extracted with ethyl acetate (200 ml). The organic layer was washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (100 ml), brine (100 ml), then dried (MgSO4), and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (3:1/ 1 :2) to give 1 g (quant.) of the title compound as pale yellow solids. Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.61-7.68 (IH, m), 7.74-7.78 (2H, m). STEP 3. 2-r4-(3-Cyano-2-nitroanilino)phenylJethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 3-chloro-2-nitrobenzonitrile (step 2) and 4-aminophenylethyl alcohol.

MS (El) m/z: 283 (M⁺⁾'

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.37 (IH, br.s), 7.15-7.41 (7H, m), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 4. 2-amino-3-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilinoJbenzonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 40 from 2-[4-(3-Cyano-2-nitroanilino)phenyl]ethanol (step 3). MS (El) m/z: 253 (M⁺⁾' Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.22-7.28 (2H, m), 7.10 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.69-6.75 (3H, m), 5.13 (IH, br.s), 4.54 (2H, br.s), 3.84 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.80 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz). STEP 5. 2-[4-(4-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 2-amino-3-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]benzonitrile (step 4). TLC, Rf = 0.6, hexane : ethyl acetate (1 :1).

STEP 6. 2-ethyl-l -r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-lH-benzimidazole-4-carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(4-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl propionate (step 5). MS (El) m/z: 291 (M

'Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.58 (1Η, d, J=6.3 Ηz), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.19-7.32 (4H, m),

4.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.86 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t,

J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-4-carbonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazole-4- carbonitrile (step 6).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.72 (1Η, dd, J=X2 Ηz, 7.4 Ηz), 7.51-7.60 (4Η, m), 7.30-7.42 (2H, m), 3.97 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. l-r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-4-carbonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-4- carbonitrile (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.59 (IH, dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.3 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.19-7.32 (4H, m), 3.63 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.84 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 9. l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-4-carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-4- carbonitrile (step 8).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.58 (IH, dd, J=X3 Hz, 7.4 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.19-7.32

(4H, m), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.81-2.93 (4H, m), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz)..

STEP 10. 4-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r(ir(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lΗ-benzimidazole-4- carbonitrile (step 9). m.p.: 95-103 C

IR(KBr) v: 2225, 1676, 1516, 1433, 1340, 1161, 1091, 794, 663 cm^'1. MS (ESI) m/z : 488 (MH⁺), 486 ([M-H]^').

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.72 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.59 (IH, d, J=7.0 Hz), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8X

Hz), 7.18-7.32 (6H, m), 6.72 (IH, br.s), 3.57 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7X Hz),

2.85 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 322 2-ETHYL-l-(4-{2-r({[(4-

METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLjAMINO)CARBONYPAMINOJETHYL)PHENY

P-lH-BENZIMIDAZOLE-4-CARBOXAMIDE

STEP 1. . 2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole-4- carboxamide

To a stirred suspension of 2-{4-[(3-amino-4,6-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)aminoJphenyl} ethanol (step 4, 820 mg, 3.3 mmol) in toluene (30 ml) was added dropwise propionyl chloride (630 mg, 6.8 mmol) at 0 °C, and the reaction mixture was refluxed for 1.5 h. After cooling, the mixture was poured into water (50 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with 2N aqueous NaOH (50 ml) and brine (50 ml), then dried (Na2SO4). The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was dissolved with THF(20 ml) and methanol (20 ml). The mixture was added 4N aqueous LiOH (10 ml) and stirred at room temperature for 14 h. The mixture was evaporated. The residue was dissolved with ethyl acetate (100 ml) and washed with water (50ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), and dried (Na2SO4). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :2 /1 :5 /0:1) to afford 260 mg (26%>) of the title compound as white solids. MS (El) m z: 309 (M⁺⁾- Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.81 (IH, br.s), 8X3 (IH, dd, J=2.0 Hz, 7.0 Hz), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.25-7.31 (4H, m), 5.99 (IH, br.s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 2. l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-4-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.29 (1Η, br.s), 7.81-7.91 (1Η, m), 7.79 (1Η, br.s), 7.49-7.60 (4Η, m), 7.24-7.33 (2H, m), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 3. l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-4-carboxamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (step 2).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ:9.29 (1Η, br.s), 7.89 (1Η, d, J=7.3 Ηz), 7.79 (1Η, br.s), 7.51- 7.59 (4Η, m), 7.22-7.33 (2H, m), 3.68 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 4. 1 -[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole-4-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole- 5-carboxamide (step 3).

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.30 (1Η, br.s), 7.89 (1Η, d, J=6.5 Ηz), 7.81 (1Η, br.s), 7.48- 7.49 (4Η, m), 7.26-7.30 (2H, m), 2.77-2.89 (6H, m), 1.28 (3H, t, J=6.4 Hz). STEP 5, 2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-4- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole- 5-carboxamide (step 4). m.p.: 208-214 C

IR (KBr) v: 3336, 1664, 1589, 1508, 1406, 1342, 1168, 976 cm^'1. MS (ESI) m/z : 506 (MΗ⁺), 504 ([M-H]^').

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.29 (IH, br.s), 7.89 (IH, dd, J=X3 Hz, 7.2 Hz), 7.75-7.79 (3H, m), 7.22-7.49 (8H, m), 6.54 (IH, br.s), 2.75-2.83 (4H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). EXAMPLE 323

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-1 -(4- 12-[( { \(A- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLlAMINO)CARBONYL)AMIN01ETHYL)PHENY L)-5-(METHYLSULFONYP-lH-BENZIMID AZOLE STEP X l,5-dichloro-2-(methylsulfιnyl)-4-nitrobenzene

A mixture of (2,4-dichloro-phenyl)-methyl sulfone (Ono Mitsunori, Nakamura Yoshisada, Sato Shingo, Itoh Isamu, Chem. Lett, 1988, 395-398.; 3.33 g, 16 mmol) and sulfuric acid (cone, 14 ml) was added a mixture of sulfuric acid (4 ml) and nitric acid (fuming, 2 ml) dropwise under ice-water bath. The mixture was stirred at 55 C for 1 h. The mixture was poured onto ice-water and neutralized with 6N aqueous NaOΗ and then extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with brine and dried (Na2SO4). The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by flash chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1/ 1 :1) to give 3 g (74%) of the title compound as white solids.

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.45 (1Η, s), 7.65 (1Η, s), 2.89 (3Η, s). STEP 2. l,5-dichloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-nitrobenzene A solution of l,5-dichloro-2-(methylsulfinyl)-4-nitrobenzene (1.0 g, 3.9 mmol) in dichloromethane (50 ml) was added 3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid (1.7 g, 9.8 mmol). The mixture was stirred under nitrogen at room temperature for 3 h. The mixture was added saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (20 ml) and extracted with dichloromethane (50 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), dried (Na^O and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1) to give 1 g (100%) of the title compound as white solids. MS (El) m z: 269 (M⁺). Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.68 (IH, s), 7.81 (IH, s), 3.30 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2- {4-[5-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitroanilinoJphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from l,5-dichloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-nitrobenzene and 4- aminophenylethyl alcohol(step 2). MS (El) m/z: 370 (M⁺

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.81 (IH, br.s), 8.99 (IH, s), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.18 (IH, s), 3.94 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.25 (3H, s), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz). STEP 4. 2- {4-[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)anilinoJphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 40 from 2-{4-[5-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)-2- nitroanilinojphenyl} ethanol (step 3). MS (El) m/z: 340(M⁺)'

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.50 (IH, s), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.15 (IH, s), 7.00 (2H, d,

J=8.4 Hz), 5.71 (IH, br.s), 3.88 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.67 (2H, br.s), 3.22 (3H, s), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl propionate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (methylsulfonyl)anilino]phenyl}ethanol (step 4).

TLC, Rf = 0.7, hexane : ethyl acetate (1:2).

STEP 6. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl propionate (step 5). MS (El) m z: 378 (M⁺)'

'Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.60 (1Η, s), 7.52 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.10 (IH, s), 3.97-4.04 (2H, m), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl methyl sulfone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.62 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (IH, s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.22 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6

Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. H4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl!-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl methyl sulfone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl methyl sulfone (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.62 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23 (IH, s), 3.64 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), X36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 9, 2- |4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l - yljphenyl) ethanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol- 5-yl methyl sulfone (step 8). Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.61 (1Η, s), 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (IH, s), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.10 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 10. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino)Garbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH- benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanamine (step 9). m.p.: 105-118 C.

IR (KBr) v: 2879, 1676, 1518, 1458, 1309, 1142, 1089, 993 cm^'1. MS (ESI) m/z : 575 (MΗ⁺), 573 ([M-H]^").

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.59 (IH, s), 7.75 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29-

7.33 (4H, m), 7.21 (IH, s), 6.69 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.62 (2H, m), 3.29 (3H, s), 2.96 (2H, t,

J=6.9 Hz), 2.80 (3H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 324 6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-l-(4-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYPAMINOJCARBONYPAMINOIETHYPPHENY

L)-5-(METHYLSULFONYP-lH-BENZIMID AZOLE SODIUM SALT

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 2 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH- benzimidazole (Example 323) m.p.: 175-183 C.

IR (KBr) v: 3375, 1604, 1516, 1458, 1139, 1083, 993 cm^'1.

EXAMPLE 325 2-{4-r6-CΗLORO-2-ETΗYL-5-(METΗYLSULFONYP-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YLJPΗENYL1 ) ETHYL (4-MRTΗYLPΗENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1, 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (Example 323, step 6). m.p.: 105-110 C IR (KBr) v: 1751, 1517, 1458, 1309, 1163, 1141, 1089 cm^"'. MS (ESI) m/z : 576 (MH⁺), 574 ([M-H]^").

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.60 (IH, s), 7.91-7.94 (2H, m), 7.21-7.43 (7H, m), 4.40 (2H, br.s), 3.31 (3H, s), 3.05 (2H, br.s), 2.78-2.81 (2H, m), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 326

5-f AMINOSULFONYL)-6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL- 1 -(4- \2-\( {[(4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLJ AMINO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY

D- 1 H-BENZIMID AZOLE STEP X 2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride

2,4-Dichloronitrobenzene (10 g, 52 mmol) was added C1SO3Η (8 ml, 120 mmol) dropwise under ice-water bath. The mixture was stirred at 130 C for 26 h.

The mixture was cooled to rt and poured onto ice-water. The resulting precipitates were collected by filtration and dried under reduced pressure to give 9 g (60%>) of the title compound as brown solids.

MS (El) m/z: 290 (M⁺)'

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.70 (IH, s), 7.90 (IH, s).

STEP 2. N-(tert-butyl)-2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 87 from 2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride and tert- butylamine (step 1).

'H-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.65 (IH, s), 7.74 (IH, s), 5.01 (IH, br.s), 1.27 (9H, s).

STEP 3. N-(tert-butyl)-2-chloro-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilinoJ-5- nitrobenzenesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 162 from N-(tert-butyl)-2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzenesulfonamide and 4- aminophenylethyl alcohol(step 2).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.72 (IH, br.s), 8.95 (IH, s), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 4.79 (IH, br.s), 3.90-3.96 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 1.26 (9H, s).

STEP 4. 5-amino-N-(tert~butyl)-2-chloro-4-r4-(2- hydroxyethyl)anilino]benzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 40 from N-(tert-butyl)-2-chloro-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)anilino]-5- nitrobenzenesulfonamide (step 3). MS (El) m z: 397(M⁺)'

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.51 (IH, s), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.14 (IH, s), 6.95 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.22 (IH, br.s), 4.89 (IH, br.s), 3.87 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 1.23 (9H, s).

STEP 5. 2-[4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 5-amino-N-(tert-butyl)-2-chloro-4-[4-(2- hydroxyethyl)anilino]benzenesulfonamide (step 4).

TLC, Rf = 0.8, hexane : ethyl acetate (1 :2).

STEP 6. N-(tert-butyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-lH- benzimidazole-5-sulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(6-Chloro-2-ethyl-5-nitro-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl] ethyl propionate (step 5).

Η-ΝMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.57 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.98 (IH, br.s), 4.00 (2H, br.s), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz),

1.37 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.21 (9H, s).

STEP 7. N-(tert-butyl)-6-chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-sulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 1 from N-(tert-butyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH- benzimidazole-5-sulfonamide (step 6).

Η-ΝMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.58 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 4.96 (IH, br.s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.22 (9H, s). STEP 8. l-r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl1-N-(tert-butyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole- 5-sulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 of Example 1 from N-(ter/-butyl)-6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-sulfonamide (step 7).

Η-ΝMR (CDCl_j) δ:8.57 (1Η, s), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.19 (IH, s), 4.96 (IH, br.s), 3.63 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.21 (9H, s).

STEP 9. l-r4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-N-(tgrt-butyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-sulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-N-(tert-butyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-sulfonamide (step 8).

Η-ΝMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.57 (1Η, s), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 5.03 (IH, br.s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.22 (9H, s).

STEP 10 5-r(tert-butylamino)sulfonylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyI1amino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl)-N-(tert-butyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-sulfonamide (step 9).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.54 (1Η, s), 7.78 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 6.61 (IH, br.s), 5.21 (IH, br.s),

3.54-3.60 (2H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.35

(3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.21 (9H, s).

STEP XL 5-(aminosulfonyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r((r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyIJamino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 88 from 5-[(tert-butylamino)sulfonyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step

9). m.p.: 163-170 C. IR(KBr) v: 1676, 1517, 1400, 1340, 1159, 1089, 995 cm^"1. MS (ESI) m/z : 576 (MΗ⁺), 574 ([M-HJ^"). H-NMR (DMSO-d₅) δ: 8.25 (IH, s), 7.77 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.55 (2H, br.s), 7.37-7.48 (6H, m), 7.20 (IH, s), 6.54 (IH, br.s), 3.27 (2H, br.s), 2.71 -2.81 (4H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 327 2-{4-[5-(AMINOSULFONYL)-6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YLJPΗENYL} ETHYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP X 2-(4-{5-[(ter/-butylamino)sulfonylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl) phenyQethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from N-(tert-butyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-lH- benzimidazole-5-sulfonamide (Example 326, step 6).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.58 (1Η, s), 7.93 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.33-7.39 (4H, m), 7.20 (2H, d, J=~8.2 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 5.07 (IH, br.s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.21 (9H, s). STEP 2. 2- {4-r5-(aminosulfonyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 88 from 2-(4-{5-[(tert-butylamino)sulfonyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH- benzimidazol-l-yl}phenyl)ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 1). m.p.: 110-115 C

IR (KBr) v: 1676, 1517, 1400, 1340, 1159, 1089, 995 cm^"'. MS (ESI) m/z : 576 (MΗ⁺), 574 ([M-H]^").

Η-ΝMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.25 (IH, s), 7.76 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.55 (2H, br.s), 7.47 (4H, s), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (IH, s), 4.29 (2H, t, L=6.6 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.35 (3H, s), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). EXAMPLE 328

2-r4-(6-CHLORO-5-CYAΝO-2-ETHYL-lH-BEΝZIMIDAZOL-l- YL)PΗENYLJETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENΥL)SULF0NΥLCARBAMATE STEP 1. 2-r4-(6-chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl1ethyl(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile (Example 111 , step 4). m.p.: 85-98 C

IR(KBr) v: 1747, 1618, 1517, 1465, 1348, 1290, 1163, 1089 cm^"1

MS (ESI) m/z: 523 (MH⁺), 521 ([M-HJ^") Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.07 (IH, s), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35

(2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.17 (IH, s), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.04

(2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 329

N-[((2-r4-(5-CYANO-2-ETHYL-4,6-DfMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YDPΗENYLJETΗYL) AMfNO)CARBONYLJ-4-

METΗYKLBENZENESULFONAMIDE

STEP X 4-cyano-3,5-dimethyl-2-nitrophenyl trifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution of 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-benzonitrile (v.Auwers;

Saurwein; Fortsch. Ch. Phys.; 18; Ηeft 2, S. 23; 2.6 g, 13.4 mmol) in dichloromethane (150 ml) was added triflic anhydride (3.4 ml, 20 mmol) and pyridine (1.5 ml, 20 mmol) at 0 C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water, and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), then dried (NajSO . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1) to afford 3 g (69%) of the title compound as pale yellow solids.

MS (El) m/z: 324 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.34 (1Η, s), 2.68 (3Η, s), 2.61 (3H, s). STEP 2. 2-{4-[(4-cyano-3,5-dimethyl-2-nitrophenyl)aminoJphenyl}ethyl acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 1 from 4-cyano-3,5-dimethyl-2-nitrophenyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.08 (IH, br.s), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.30 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.05 (3H, s). STEP 3. 2-{4-r(4-cyano-3,5-dimethyl-2-nitrophenyl)aminoJphenyl)ethyI acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 6 from 2-{4-[(4-cyano-3,5-dimethyl-2-nitrophenyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl acetate (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.85-6.89 (3H, m), 5.50 (IH, br.s), 4.26 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 3.54 (2H, br.s), 2.89 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.05 (3H, s). STEP 4. 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[(4-cyano-3,5-dimethyl-2-nitrophenyl)amino]phenyl}ethyl acetate (step 3). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.45-7.47 (2Η, m), 7.26-7.29 (2H, m), 6.79 (IH, br.s), 4.37 (2H, t,

J=7.0 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.83-2.89 (5H, m), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.09 (3H, s), 1.28

(3H, br.s).

STEP 5. 2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenylj ethyl acetate (step 4).

MS (El) m z: 319 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.40-7.51 (4Η, m), 6.93 (IH, s), 3.68-3.75 (2H, m), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.68-2.76 (5H, m), 2.50 (3H, s), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 6. l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 Example 1 from 2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (step 5).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.79 (IH, s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (step 6). MS (El) m/z: 412 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8X Hz), 6.78 (IH, s), 3.63 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.87 (3H, s), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.55 (3H, s), X29 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 1 -[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyn-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carbonitrile

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (step 7).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.79 (IH, s), 3.08

(2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.63-2.91 (7H, m), 2.55 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP ___ N-r({2-r4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenylJethyl)amino)carbonyl1-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (step 8). m.p.: 140-145 C IR (KBr) v: 3340, 2214, 1664, 1517, 1338, 1166, 1091 cm^"'

MS (ESI) m/z: 516 (MΗ⁺), 514 ([M-H]^')

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.71 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.25-7.31 (4H, m), 6.77 (IH, s), 6.73 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.62 (2H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.87 (3H, s), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 330

2-{4-r5-(AMIΝOCARBOΝYL)-6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-lH-BEΝZIMIDAZOL-l-

YL1PΗENYL)ETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE step X 2- {4-[5-(aminocarbonyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethyl

Example 3 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (Example 1 11, step 5) m.p.: 170-175 C.

IR (KBr) v: 3463, 3342, 1747, 1685, 1593, 1161, 1080, 881 cm^'1

MS (ESI) m/z: 541 (MH⁺), 539 ([M-H]^')

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.13 (IH, s), 7.96 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.01 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.94 (IH, s), 6.55 (IH, br.s), 4.38 (2H, t,

3=6.1 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, 3=6.1 Hz), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.45 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t,

J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 331

2-[4-(5-CYANO-2-ETHYL-4,6-DrMETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YL)PΗENYL1ETΗYL(4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE step 1. 2-[4-(5-cyano-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl(4- methylphenyQsulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (Example 329, step 5) m.p.: 208-213 C

IR(KBr) v: 1747, 1517, 1230, 1161, 1089 cm^"'

MS (ESI) m/z: 517 (MΗ⁺), 515 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.76 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.40-7.48 (6H, m), 6.91 (IH, s), 4.27 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.67-2.73 (5H, m), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s),

X21 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 332

2-[4-(5-ACETYL-2-ETHYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PHENYLJETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE step X 2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from l-{2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} ethanone (Example 78, step 4) m.p.: 188-190 C

IR (KBr) v: 1743, 1683, 1606, 1515, 1348, 1163, 1076 cm^"1

MS (ESI) m/z: 506 (MΗ⁺), 504 ([M-H]^") H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.33 (IH, d, J=X4 Hz), 7.82 (IH, dd, J=1.4 Hz, 8.4 Hz), 7.76 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.45 (4H, s), 7.40 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.14 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.28 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.64 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s), X25 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). EXAMPLE 333

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-N-METHYL-1 -(4- .2-\( {[(4-

METHYLPHEΝYDSULFOΝYLJ AMIΝO) CARBONYDAMINOIETHYL) PHENY L)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOLE-5-CARBOXAMIDE STEP X 2,4-dichloro-N-methyl-5-nitrobenzamide To a solution of 2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid (8 g, 33.9 mmol) in toluene

(200 ml) was added thionyl chloride (12.4 ml, 169 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred at 80 C for 5 h. The solvent was removed and the residue was dissolved with tetrahydrofurane (60 ml). The mixture was added 40% methylamine (1.4 ml, 33.9 mmol) at 0 C and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.5 h. The volatile component was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with water (100 ml), brine (100 ml), then dried (Νa^O . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1/1:1/1:2) to afford 5.3 g (63%) of the title compound as pale yellow solids. Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.27 (1Η, s), 7.65 (1Η, s), 3.15 (3Η, s).

STEP 2. 2-chloro-4- {[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJamino) -N-methyl-5-nitrobenzamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from 2,4-dichloro-N-methyl-5-nitrobenzamide (step 1).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.62 (IH, s), 8.22 (IH, s), 7.24-7.35 (4H, m), 6.95 (IH, s), 3.60- 3.67 (2H, m), 2.73-2.79 (5H, m).

STEP 3. 5-amino-2-chloro-4- {[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJamino)-N-methylbenzamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-chloro-4-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl] amino} -N-methyl-5- nitrobenzamide (step 2). ^!H-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.28 (IH, s), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.08 (IH, s), 6.89 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.53 (IH, br.s), 5.41 (IH, br.s), 3.84-3.86 (2H, m), 3.66 (2H, br.s), 3.00 (3H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 4. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l- 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-N-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-

5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 5-amino-2-chloro-4-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]amino}-N- methylbenzamide (step 3). MS (El) m/z: 357 (M+)

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.98 (1Η, s), 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8X Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.09 (IH, s), 6.23 (IH, br.s), 3.96-4.02 (2H, m), 3.05 (3H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 6-chloro-l-r4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-N-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 Example 1 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2 -hydroxy ethyl)phenyl] -N-methyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 4).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.98 (1Η, s), 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.10 (IH, s), 6.35 (IH, br.s), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.05 (3H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 Example 1 from 6-chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-N-methyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 5).

MS (El) m/z: 382 (M+) Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.94 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.06

(IH, s), 3.63 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.98-3.06 (5H, m), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t,

J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 7. l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-methyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-methyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 6). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.91 (IH, s), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.06 (IH, s), 6.55 (IH, br.s), 3.03-3.10 (5H, m), 2.72-2.83 (2H, m), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 8. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-methyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyIJamino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-N-methyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 7). m.p.: 122-135 C. IR (KBr) v: 2877, 1637, 1519, 1400, 1340, 1161, 1091 cm^'1 MS (ESI) m/z: 554 (MΗ⁺), 552 ([M-H]^')

Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.79-7.84 (3H, m), 7.28-7.33 (4H, m), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz),

6.96 (IH, s), 6.80 (IH, br.s), 6.70 (IH, br.s), 3.48-3.54 (2H, m), 3.08 (3H, d, J=4.8 Hz),

2.89 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.72 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). EXAMPLE 334

2-(4-{6CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-[(METHYLAMIΝO)CARBOΝYLJ-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PΗENYL)ETΗYL (4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-(4-{6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-r(methylamino)carbonylJ-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl) phenyl)ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-N-methyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (Example 333, step 4). m.p.: 201-204 C MS (ESI) m z: 555 (MΗ⁺), 553 ([M-H]^')

Η-ΝMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.27-8.29 (IH, m), 7.76 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.69 (IH, s), 7.40- 7.48 (6H, m), 7.06 (IH, s), 4.28 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.69-2.78 (5H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). EXAMPLE 335 2- (4-r6CHLORO-5-r(DrMETHYLAMfΝO)CARBOΝYL1-2-(l -METHYLETHYL) - 1 H-BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP X 2,4-dichloro-N,N-dimethyl-5-nitrobenzamide

To a solution of 2,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid (4 g, 17 mmol) in toluene (50 ml) was added thionyl chloride (6 ml, 84 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stined at 80 C for 2 days. The solvent was removed and the residue was dissolved with tetrahydrofurane (30 ml). The mixture was added 50%> dimethylamine (760 mg) at 0 C and the mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. The volatile component was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with water (50 ml), brine (50 ml), then dried (Νa^O . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1:1) to afford 3.6 g (82%.) of the title compound as pale yellow solids.

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.90 (IH, s), 7.65 (IH, s), 3.15 (3H, s), 2.91 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 2-chloro-4-{[4-(2-hvdroxyethyl)phenylJamino)-NN-dimethyl-5- nitrobenzamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 1 from 2,4-dichloro-NN-dimethyl-5-nitrobenzamide (step 1).

MS (El) m/z: 363 (M+)

Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.52 (IH, br.s), 8.20 (IH, s), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d,

J=8.2 Hz), 7.16 (IH, s), 3.92 (2H, m), 3X3 (3H, s), 2.89-2.94 (5H, m). STEP 3, 5-amino-2-chloro-4-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyI)phenyl1amino)-NN- dimethylbenzamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 28 from 2-chloro-4-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJamino}-NN-dimethyl-

5-nitrobenzamide (step 2). Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.05-7.11 (3H, m), 6.79 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.63 (IH, s), 5.59 (IH, s), 3.79-3.83 (4H, ), 3.11 (3H, s), 2.92 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 4. 2- {4-[6-chloro-5-r(dimethylamino)carbonyn-2-(l-methylethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 5-amino-2-chloro-4-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]amino}-NN- dimethylbenzamide (step 3).

STEP 5. 6-chloro-l -r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-N,N-dimethyl-2-(l-methylethvn-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-5-[(dimethylamino)carbonyl]-2-(l-methylethyl)- lH-benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl propanoate (step 4). MS (El) m/z: 371 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.66 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.12

(IH, s), 3.95-4.00 (2H, m), 3.17 (3H, s), 3.00 (2H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 2.87 (3H, s), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-{4-[6-chloro-5-r(dimethylamino)carbonylJ-2-(l-methylethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 6-chloro-l -[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-N,N-dimethyl-2-(l - methylethyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 5). m.p.: 173-176 C IR (KBr) v: 1741, 1637, 1519, 1398, 1344, 1159, 1078, 904 cm^"1

MS (ESI) m z: 569 (MΗ⁺), 567 ([M-H]^")

Ti-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.93 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.70 (IH, s), 7.27-7.34 (4H, m), 7.09-7.12 (3H, m), 4.35 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.19 (3H, s), 2.98 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). EXAMPLE 336

2-(4-{6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-[(METHYLOXY)METHYLJ-lH-BEΝZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YDPΗENYDETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SUKLFONYLCARBAMATE STEP X l,5-dichloro-2-[(methyloxy)methylJ-4-nitrobenzene

To a solution of l,5-dichloro-2-(chloromethyl)-4-nitrobenzene (Hagmann, William K.; Dorn, Conrad P.; Frankshun, Robert A.; O'Grady, Laura A.; Bailey, Philip J.; et al.; JMCMAR; J.Med.Chem.; EN; 29; 8; 1986; 1436-1441, 10.6 g, 44 mmol) in methanol (30 ml) was added sodium methoxide (44 ml, 66 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stined at 80 C for 21 h. The volatile component was removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with water (50 ml), brine (50 ml), then dried (Na,SO₄). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (6: 1/4: 1) to afford 2.8 g (27%) of the title compound as pale yellow oil.

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.01 (lH,s), 7.09 (IH, s), 4.49 (2H, s), 3.96 (3H, s). STEP 2. 2-[4-({5-chloro-4-r(methyloxy)methylJ-2-nitrophenyl}amino)phenylJethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 1 from l,5-dichloro-2-[(methyloxy)methyl]-4-nitrobenzene (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 9.45 (IH, br.s), 8.28 (IH, s), 7.17-7.33 (5H, m), 4.44 (2H, s), 3.91 (IH, br.s), 3.45 (3H, s), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-[4-({2-amino-5-chloro-4-[(methyloxy)methylJphenyl)amino)phenylJethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-[4-({5-chloro-4-[(methyloxy)methyl]-2- nitrophenyl}amino)phenyl]ethanol (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.07-7.01 (3H, m), 6.88 (IH, s), 6.74 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.16 (IH, br.s), 4.47 (2H, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.71 (2H, br.s), 3.46 (3H, s), 2.79 (2H, t,

J=6.6 Hz) . STEP 4. 2-(4- {6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-[(methyloxy)methylJ-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)ρhenyl)ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-({2-amino-5-chloro-4-

[(methyloxy)methyl]phenyl}amino)phenyl]ethanol (step 3). MS (El) m/z: 344 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.82 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.12

(IH, s), 4.65 (IH, s), 3.99 (2H, br.s), 3.45 (3H, s), 3.00 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q,

J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-(4- {6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-r(methyloxy)methyn-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl)ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-(4-{6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-[(methyloxy)methyl]-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl}phenyl)ethanol (step 4). m.p.: 174.5 C XR (KBr) v: 3377, 2813, 1718, 1519, 1398, 1342, 1159, 1093, 1062 cm^"'

MS (ESI) m/z: 542 (MΗ⁺), 540 ([M-H]^') H-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.94 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.83 (IH, s), 7.08-7.33 (7H, m), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.46 (3H, s), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). EXAMPLE 337 2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l - YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARB AMATE

STEP X 2-{4-[6-chloro-5-(chloromethyl)-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl } ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 1 from 2-[4-({2-amino-5-chloro-4-

[(methyloxy)methyl]phenyl}amino)phenyl]ethanol (Example 336, step 3). MS (El) m z: 348 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.83 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.15

(IH, s), 4.84 (2H, s), 3.96-4.02 (2H, m), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.34 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 2. 6-chloro-5-(chloromethyl)-l-r4-(2-{r(l,l- dimethylethyl)(dimethyl)silylJoxy)ethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

2 of Example 90 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-5-(chloromethyl)-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1).

MS (El) m/z: 405 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.83 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.11

(IH, s), 4.85 (2H, s), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 0.87 (9H, s), 0.00 (6H, s).

STEP 3. {6-chloro-l-[4-(2-{[(l,l-dimethylethyl)(dimethyl)silynoxy)ethyl)phenyl1-2- ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)methyl propanoate

To a solution of 6-chloro-5-(chloromethyl)-l-[4-(2-{[(l,l- dimethylethyl)(dimethyl)silyl]oχy}ethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazole (step 2, 403 mg, 0.86 mmol) in N, N-dimethylformamide (10 ml) was added propionic acid

(0.06 ml, 0.86 mmol) and NaΗCO₃ (144 mg, 1.72 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stined at 60 C for 7 h. The mixture was added water (50 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate(100 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), then dried (TS^SO.,). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (8:1/4:1) to afford 235 mg (53%) of the title compound as pale yellow oil. Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.81 (IH, s), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.11 (IH, s), 5.33 (2H, s), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.42 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 0.87 (9H, s), 0.00 (6H, s). STEP 4. {6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl) methyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 90 from {6-chloro-l-[4-(2-{[(l,l- dimethylethyl)(dimethyl)silylJoxy}ethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} methyl propanoate (step 3). MS (El) m/z: 386 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.70 (1Η, s), 7.37 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.17 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.04 (IH, s), 5.21 (2H, s), 3.88 (2H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.67 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.32 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 1.08 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 5. r6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino)carbonyl)oxy1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazol-5- yljmethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from {6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl} methyl propanoate (step 4). Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.92 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.81 (IH, s), 7.32-7.36 (4H, m), 7.21-7.25 (2H, m), 7.10 (IH, s), 5.32 (2H, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.37-2.49 (5H, m), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.18 (3H, t, 1=7.6 Hz).

STEP ⁽X 2- {4-r6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from [6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylρhenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)oxy]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazol-5- yljmethyl propanoate (step 5). m.p.: 172.7 C

IR(KBr) v: 1745, 1519, 1240, 1160, 1089, 1058 cm^"1

MS (ESI) m z: 528 (MH⁺), 526 ([M-H]^") Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.74-7.77 (3H, m), 7.39-7.46 (6H, m), 7.03 (IH, s), 4.63 (2H, s), 4.27 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.72 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.34 (3H, s),

1.23 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 338

N-({[2-(4-{6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL-5-r(METHYLOXY)METHYLJ-lH- BEΝZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PΗEΝYL)ETΗYLlAMIΝO)CARBOΝYL)-4-

METHYLBENZENSULFONAMIDE

STEP X l-r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyI1-6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-[(methyloxy)methyl1-lH- benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 5 of Example 26 from 2-(4-{6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-[(methyloxy)methyl]-lH- benzimidazol-l-yl}phenyl)ethanol (Example 336, step 4).

MS (El) m z: 369 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.82 (1Η, s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.11 (IH, s), 4.65 (2H, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.45 (3H, s), 3.02 (2H, t, J=J=7.0 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-(4- {6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-r(methyloxy)methylJ-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl) phenyl)ethanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

9 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ethyl-5- [(methyloxy)methylJ-lH-benzimidazole (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.82 (1Η, s), 7.42 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24-7.29 (2H, m), 7X2 (IH, s), 4.65 (IH, s), 3.45 (3H, ds), 3.08 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.77 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. N-({[2-(4-{6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-[(methyloxy)methyl1-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl) phenyDethylJamino) carbonyl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from 2-(4-{6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-[(methyloxy)methyl]-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yl}phenyl)ethanamine (step 2). m.p.: 134.6 C

IR(KBr) v: 3377, 2813, 1718, 1519, 1398, 1342, 1159, 1093, 1062 cm^"'

MS (ESI) m/z: 541 (MH⁺), 539 ([M-H]^") Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.82 (IH, s), 7.72 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24-7.39 (4H, m), 7.09 (IH, s), 6.72 (IH, br.s), 4.65 (2H, s), 3.57 (2H, m), 3.45 (3H, s), 2.93 (2H, d, J=6.8 Hz),

2.77 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 339

2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-r3-(4PYRIDINYL)PROPYLl-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH- BENZΠVΠDAZOL-1 -YL1PΗENYL)ETΗYL(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1 ■ 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenynamino)ρhenyl)ethyl acetate

To a mixture of 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyljamino}phenyl)ethanol (Example 104, step 1, 8.1 g, 22.4 mmol) and pyridine (1.8 ml, 22.45 mmol) in dichloromethane (200 ml) was added acetyl chloride (1.6 ml, 22.4 mmol) at 0 C. The mixture was stirred at 0 C for 45 min.

The mixture was added water (50 ml) and extracted with dichloromethane (300 ml).

The organic layer was washed with brine (100 ml), then dried N^SO . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2:1) to afford 8.6 g (95%>) of the title compound as yellow solids.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ:.9.68 (IH, br.s), 8.57 (IH, s), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7X7 (IH, s), 4.33 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.06 (3H, s). STEP 2. 2-(4- {[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino)phenyl)ethyl acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-nitro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl] amino }phenyl)ethyl acetate (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.13-7.16 (3H, m), 7.06 (IH, s), 6.89 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.43 (IH, br.s), 4.26 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.69 (2H, br.s), 2.89 (2H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 2.04 (3H, s). STEP 3. 2-(4-{r5-chloro-2-{[4-(4-pyridinyl)butanoylJamino)-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino}phenyl)ethyl acetate

A mixture of 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (step 2, 250 mg, 0.67 mmol), 4- (4-pyridinyl)butanoic acid (200 mg, 1 mmol), and WSC (191 mg, 1 mmol) in dichloromethane (7 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 h. The mixture was added water (5 ml) and extracted with dichloromethane(30 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (5 ml), then dried (Na^SO . The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to afford the title compound as pale brown amorphous. MS (El) m/z: 519 (M+) STEP 4. 2- {4-r6-chloro-2-r3-(4-pyridinyl)propyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl } ethanol

A mixture of 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-{[4-(4-pyridinyl)butanoylJamino}-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (step 3, 220 mg, 0.42 mmol) and 2N NaOΗ (15 ml) in ethanol (20 ml) was stirred at 40 C for 7 h. The solvent was removed and the residue was added water (50 ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate(100 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), then dried (Na^O,,). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with dichloromethane:methanol (20:1) to afford 105 mg (54%) of the title compound as pale brown oil. Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.40-8.42 (2Η, m), 8.10 (IH, s), 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.16-7.19

(3H, m), 7.02 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.75

(2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.68 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.11-2.19 (2H, m).

STEP 5. 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-r3-(4-pyridinyl)propyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-[3-(4-pyridinyl)propyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethanol (step 4). m.p.: 80-87 C.

IR (KBr) v: 1743, 1610, 1517, 1431, 1346, 1161 cm^"1 MS (ESI) m/z: 657 (MΗ⁺), 655 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.32 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 8.09 (IH, s), 7.99 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.34

(2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.15 (IH, s), 6.94-7.02 (4H, m), 4.48 (2H, t, J=5.4 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=5.4 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 2.54 (2H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 2.44 (3H, s), 2.16-2.21 (2H, m). EXAMPLE 340

2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-r3-(3-PYRIDINYL)PROPYLJ-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH- BENZIMIDAZOL-1 -YLJPΗENYL)ETΗYL(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP X 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-{r4-(3-pyridinyl)butanoylJamino)-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino)phenyl)ethyI acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.43 (2H, br.s), 7.50-7.71 (2H, m), 7.15-7.28 (6H, m), 6.96 (2H, d,

J=8.3 Hz), 6.43 (IH, br.s), 4.26 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.70 (2H, t,

J=7.3 Hz), 2.41 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.03-2.08 (5H, m). STEP 2. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-r3-(3-pyridinyl)propyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

4 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-{[4-(3-pyridinyl)butanoyl]amino}-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenylj amino }phenyl)ethyl acetate (step 1). MS (El) m z: 459 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.33 (1Η, d, J=4.4 Ηz), 8.09 (1Η, s), 7.62 (1Η, s), 7.43-7.50 (3Η, m), 7.16-7.22 (4H, m), 4.02 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 2.74 (2H, t, J=7.5

Hz), 2.64 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.04-2.13 (2H, m).

STEP 3. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-r3-(3-pyridinyl)propyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-l-yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-[3-(3-pyridinyl)propyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethanol (step 2). m.p.: 90-95 C IR (KBr) v: 1743, 1517, 1431, 1346, 1301, 1161, 1 130, 1085 cm^'1

MS (ESI) m/z: 657 (MΗ⁺), 655 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.59 (IH, dd, J=X7 Hz, 5.1 Hz), 8.08 (I H, s), 7.95 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.86 (IH, d, J=X7 Hz), 7.54-7.58 (IH, m), 7.27-7.34 (5H, m), 7.20 (IH, s), 7.12 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.46 (2H, t, J=5.1 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=5X Hz), 2.77-2.82 (2H, m), 2.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.85-1.91 (2H, m). EXAMPLE 341 2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-[3-OXO-3-(3-PYRIDINYL)PROPYLJ-5-

(TRTFLUOROMETHYL)- 1 H-BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4- METHYLPHENΎDSULFONΎLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-(4-{r5-chloro-2-{[4-oxo-4-(3-pyridinyl)butanoyl1amino)-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenylj amino ) phenyl)ethyl acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.19 (IH, d, J=2.2 Hz), 8.80 (IH, dd, J=1.8 Hz, 3.9 Hz), 8.20

(IH, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.64 (2H, br.s), 7.44 (IH, dd, J=5.8 Hz, 7.9 Hz), 7.28 (IH, s), 7.19 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.05 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.70 (IH, br.s), 4.27 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.49

(2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 2.92 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 2.78 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 2.05 (3H, s).

STEP 2. 3-r6-chloro-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyn-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJ-l-(3-pyridinyl)-l-propanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-{[4-oxo-4-(3-pyridinyl)butanoyl]amino}-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.05-9.06 (1Η, m), 8.77-8.79 (1Η, m), 8.24-8.28 (1Η, m), 8.06

(1Η, s), 7.54 (2Η, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.40-7.46 (3H, m), 3.97-4.04 (2H, m), 3.66 (2H, t,

J=7.0 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz). STEP 3. 2- {4-r6-chloro-2-r3-oxo-3-(3-pyridinyl)propyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-l-yljphenyljethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 3 -[6-chloro-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-5 -(trifluoromethyl)- 1H- benzimidazol-2-yl]-l-(3-pyridinyl)-l-propanone (step 2). m.p.: 89-95 C

IR (KBr) v: 2972, 1747, 1693, 1517, 1346, 1230, 1161, 1085 cm^"1

MS (ESI) m/z: 671 (MΗ⁺), 669 ([M-H]^") H-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.91 (IH, s), 8.83-8.85 (IH, m), 8.23-8.27 (IH, m), 8.05 (IH, s), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.33-7.48 (7H, m), 7.21 (IH, s), 4.43 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.47 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 3.25 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.43 (3H, s). EXAMPLE 342 2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-[3-OXO-3-(2-PYRIDINΥL)PROPYL1-5-

(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYL)ETHYL (4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP 1. 2-(4- { [5-chloro-2- { [4-oxo-4-(2-pyridinyl)butanoylJ amino ) -4- (trifluoromethy l)phenyl J amino ) phenyl)ethyl acetate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2).

MS (El) m/z: 533 (M⁺)

STEP 2. 3-r6-chloro-l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyn-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJ- 1 -(2-pyridinyl)- 1 -propanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

4 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-{[4-oxo-4-(2-pyridinyl)butanoylJamino}-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.67-8.69 (1Η, m), 7.84 (1Η, s), 7.96-7.99 (1Η, m), 7.81-7.84 (1Η, m), 7.39-7.51 (5Η, m), 7.23 (IH, s), 3.96-4.02 (2H, m), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.15

(2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-r3-oxo-3-(2-pyridinyl)propyn-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in of Example 3 from 3-[6-chloro-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-XH- benzimidazol-2-ylJ-l-(2-pyridinyl)-l -propanone (step 2). m.p.: 233.6 C.

IR (KBr) v: 1743, 1703, 1515, 1481, 1336, 1203, 1120, 1087, 995 cm^"'

MS (ESI) m/z: 671 (MΗ⁺), 669 ([M-HJ^") Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.74-8.76 (IH, m), 8.13 (IH, S), 7.90-8.03 (2H, m), 7.77 (2H, d, J=8X Hz), 7.66-7.70 (IH, m), 7.49-7.58 (4H, m), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.34 (IH, s), 4.30 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.50 (3H, s). EXAMPLE 343

2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-r3-(2PYRIDINYL)PROPYLJ-5-(TRIFLUOROMRTHYL)- 1H- BENZIMIDAZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2-(4-{r5-chloro-2-{r4-(2-pyridinyl)butanoylJamino)-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenylj amino ) phenyQethyl acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.26 (IH, br.s), 8.39-8.41 (IH, m), 7.86 (IH, s), 7.69-7.72 (IH, m), 7.49 (IH, s), 7.25-7.28 (IH, m), 7.15-7.21 (3H, m), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.27 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.91 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.33 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 2.05 (3H, s). STEP 2. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-[3-(2-pyridinyl)propyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

4 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-{[4-(2-pyridinyl)butanoylJamino}-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (step 1). Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.43-8.45 (1Η, m), 8.09 (1Η, s), 7.53-7.59 (1Η, m), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.22-7.25 (3H, m), 7.05-7.13 (2H, m), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.84 (4H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.18-2.22 (2H, m), 1.81-1.90 (2H, m). STEP 3. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-r3-(2-pyridinyl)propyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-[3-(2-pyridinyl)propyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethanol (step 2). m.p.: 193 C. IR (KBr) v: 1747, 1626, 1517, 1433, 1350, 1159, 1120, 1085 cm^"1 MS (ESI) m/z: 657 (MΗ⁺), 655 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.47-8.49 (IH, m), 8.08 (IH, s), 7.90 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.60-7.66 (IH, m), 7.36 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.11-7.22 (7H, m), 4.44 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 2.82-2.88 (4H, m), 2.45 (3H, s), 1.84-1.94 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 344

2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-[3-(2PYRIDINYL)PROPYLJ-5-(TRIFLUOROMRTHYL)-lH-

BENZIMIDAZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE E-TOLUENESULFONATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-[3-(2-pyridinyl)propyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 343) m.p.: 108-1 IO C IR (KBr) v: 3062, 1745, 1456, 1232, 1163, 1010 cm^"'

EXAMPLE 345

N- { (2- {4-[2-ETΗYL-5-(l -ΗYDROXETΗYL)- lH-BENZfMIDAZOL- 1 -

YLJPHENYL ) ETHYDAMINOJC ARBONYL) -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE STEP X N-{r(2-{4-r2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxyethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylJphenyl)ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

A mixture N-[({2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethyl}amino)carbonyl]-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Example 78, 238 mg,

0.47 mmol) and 2Ν NaOΗ (0.1 ml) in ethanol (10 ml) was added a mixture of NaBΗ₄ (178 mg, 0.47 mmol) and 2N NaOH (0.1 ml) in ethanol (4 ml) at room temperature.

The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 h. The mixture was added water

(10 ml) and neutralized with NH₄C1. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate(50 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (10 ml), then dried (Na^O,,). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :4/1:6) /CH₂Cl₂:methanol(10:l) to afford 198 mg

(83%) of the title compound as white solids. m.p.: 190 C

IR (KBr) v: 3384, 2979, 1716, 1514, 1404, 1159, 1087 cm^"'

MS (ESI) m z: 507 (MH⁺), 505 ([M-H]^") Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.73-7.76 (3H, m), 7.21-7.34 (7H, m), 7.20 (IH, d, 3=8.5 Hz), 6.66 (IH, br.s), 5.02 (IH, q, J=6.4 Hz), 3.52-3.59 (2H, m), 2.91 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.54 (3H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). EXAMPLE 346

N- { r(2- {4-[2-ETHYL-5-( 1 -HYDROXETHYL)- 1H-BEΝZIMID AZOL-1 - YLJPΗEΝYL)ETΗYL)AMIΝOJCARBOΝYL}-4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE E-TOLUENESULFONATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxyethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylJphenyl}ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Example 345) m.p.: 110-115 C. IR (KBr) v: 3062, 1708, 1519, 1340, 1163 cm^"1 EXAMPLE 347

N-( |[2-(4-{2-ETΗYL-5-ri-(METΗYLOXY)ETΗYLJ-lH-BEΝZIMID AZOL-1 -

YL) PΗENYDETΗYLJ AMINO) CARBONYD-4-

METΗYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE

STEP 1. N-({r2-(4-{2-ethyl-5-ri-(methyloxy)ethylJ-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl)ethylJamino}carbonyl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

A solution of N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxyethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Example 345, 151 mg, 0.3 mmol) in CΗ₂C1₂ (15 ml) was added thionyl chloride (0.1 ml, 1.5 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The solvent was removed and the residue was dissolved with methanol (15 ml). The mixture was added triethylamine (0.08 ml, 0.6 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 5 h. The solvent was removed and the residue was extracted with CH₂C1₂ (50 ml). The organic layer was washed with water(10 ml), brine (10 ml), then dried (ΝajSO . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 :6) /CH₂Cl₂:methanol(10:l) to afford 139 mg (89%) of the title compound as white solids. MS (ESI) m z: 521 (MH⁺), 519 ([M-H]^")

Η-ΝMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.65-7.75 (3H, m), 7.27-7.37 (6H, m), 7.16-7.20 (IH, m), 7.07 (IH, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.69 (IH, br.s), 4.42 (IH, q, J=6.5 Hz), 3.54-3.62 (2H, m), 3.22 (3H, s), 2.93 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.93 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.49 (3H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 348 N-({r2-(4-{2-ETHYL-5-[l-(METHYLOXY)ETHYL1-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YDPΗENYDETΗYLJ AMINO) CARBONYD-4- METΗYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE E-TOLUENESULFONATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from N-({[2-(4- {2-ethyl-5-[l-(methyloxy)ethyl]-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl}phenyl)ethyl]amino}carbonyl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Example 347) m.p.: 110-115 C

IR (KBr) v: 3064, 1710, 1519, 1452, 1340, 1163, 1033 cm^"1 EXAMPLE 349 N-{[(2-{4-r2-ETΗYL-5-(l-ΗYDROXY-l-METΗYLETΗYL)-lH-BEΝZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPΗENYDETΗYDAMINOJCARBONYL) -4- METΗYLBENZENΕSULFONAMIDEE-TOLUENESULFONATE STEP X N-{r(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylJphenyl)ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide A solution of N-[({2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl)phenyl]ethyl}amino)carbonyl]-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Example 78, 100 mg, 0.19 mmol) in tetrahydrfurane (15 ml) was added MeMgl (1.2 ml, 0.99 mmol) dropwise under nitrogen at 0 C. The mixture was stirred at 0 C for 1 h and then was stirred at rt for 30 min. The mixture was added water (10 ml) and extracted with CΗ₂C1₂(50 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (10 ml), then dried (Νa_jSO^. After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with CH₂Cl₂:methanol (30:1/20:1/10:1) to afford 100 mg (97%) of the title compound as white solids. MS (ESI) m/z: 521 (MH⁺), 519 ([M-H]^") Η-ΝMR (CDClj) δ: 7.87 (IH, s), 7.76 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.17-7.38 (7H, m), 7.00 (IH, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.69 (IH, br.s), 3.52 (2H, br.s), 2.88 (2H, br.s), 2.73 (2H, br.s), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.62 (6H, s), 1.27 (3H, m).

STEP 2. N-{r(2-{4-r2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylJphenyl)ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl}-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide p-toluenesulfonate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from N- {[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-lH-benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl}-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Step 1). m.p.: 146-150 C.

IR (KBr) v: 2871, 1685, 1519, 1448, 1340, 1124 cm^"1

EXAMPLE 350

2-ETHYL-4,6-DIMETHYL-l-(4-{2-r({K4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONΎLJAMINOJCARBONΎDAMΓNOJETHYLJPHENΎ D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE-5-CARBOXAMIDE

STEP 1. l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

A solution of l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile (Example 329, step 6, 997 mg, 2.95 mmol) in c.Η₂SO₄ (50 ml) was stirred at 80 C for 15 h. The mixture was poured onto ice and was neutralized with NaOH. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (600 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (300 ml), then dried (TS^SO^. The solvent was removed to afford 871 mg (83%) of the title compound as white solids. MS (El) m/z: 355 (M+)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.43 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.73 (IH, s), 6.56 (IH, br.s), 5.88 (IH, br.s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.72 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27-7.30 (2H, m), 6.73 (IH, s), 5.97 (IH, br.s), 5.72 (IH, br.s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 2.80 (2H, q, J=7.5

Hz), 2.73 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 3. l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 9 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 2).

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.41 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.74 (IH, s), 6.00 (IH, br.s), 5.76 (IH, br.s), 3.07 (2H, t, J=7X Hz), 2.87 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.74 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 4. 2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-r({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 10 of Example 1 from l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step 3). MS (ESI) m/z: 534 (MΗ⁺), 532 ([M-HJ^") Η-NMR (CD₃OD) δ: 7.88 (IH, s), 7.80 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.25-7.42 (6H, m), 6.74 (IH, br.s), 3.42 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.65 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide p-toluenesulfonate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from 2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (step 4). EXAMPLE 351

N- { r(2- {4-r2-ETΗYL-5-(TRIFLUORO ACETYL)- lH-BENZfMID AZOL-1 -

YLJPΗENYDETΗYDA-MINOJCARBONYL) -4-

METΗYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE E-TOLUENESULFONATE

STEP X 2,2,2-trifluoro- 1 -(4- { [4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ amino) -3- nitrophenyl)ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

1 of Example 45 from l-(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.47 (1Η, br.s), 8.10 (1Η, d, J=2.6 Ηz), 7.16-7.33 (6Η, m), 3.87- 3.94 (2H, m), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 1.43 (IH, t, J=5.6 Hz). STEP 2. l-(3-amino-4-{r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJamino}phenyl)-2,2,2- trifluoroethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 1 from 2,2,2-trifluoro-l-(4-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]amino}-3- nitrophenyl)ethanone (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.05-7.09 (3H, m), 6.57-6.70 (4H, m), 3.82 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.78 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz). STEP 3. 2- {4-r2-ethyl-5-(trifluoroacetyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from l-(3-amino-4-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)-2,2,2- trifluoroethanone (step 2). Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.65 (1Η, s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.06

(2H, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.35 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 4. l-{2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl1-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl) -2,2,2- trifluoroethanone The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoroacetyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl propanoate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ:7.65 (1Η, s), 7.47 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.06 (2H, s), 3.96-4.03 (2H, m), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 5. l-{l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)-2,2,2- trifluoroethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 Example 1 from l-{2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl}- 2,2,2-trifluoroethanone (step 4).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 7.66 (1Η, s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.07 (2H, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.20 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. l-{l-r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenyl1-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl)-2,2.2- trifluoroethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 8 Example 1 from l-{l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl}- 2,2,2-trifluoroethanone (step 5).

¹ Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.65 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.06 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 7. 1 - { 1 -[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-l H-benzimidazol-5-yl) -2,2,2- trifluoroethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

9 of Example 1 from l-{l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl}- 2,2,2-trifluoroethanone (step 6).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ:7.65 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.07 (2H, s), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.89 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

STEP 8. N-{r(2-{4-r2-ethyl-5-(trifluoroacetyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from l-{l-[4-(2-aminoethyl)phenyl]-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl}- 2,2,2-trifluoroethanone (step 7).

MS (ESI) m z: 547 (MΗ⁺), 545 ([M-H]^") Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.72 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.64 (IH, s), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27- 7.29 (4H, m), 7.02-7.04 (2H, m), 6.75 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.62 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz). STEP 9. N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoroacetyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide p-toluenesulfonate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoroacetyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yl]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (step 8) m.p.: 194.1 C. IR (KBr) v: 3589, 1701, 1627, 1521, 1458, 1330, 1091 cm^"' EXAMPLE 352 2-{4-r2-ETHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROACETYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l- YLJPΗENYL) ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE P- TOLUENESULFONATE

STEP 1. 2- {4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoroacetyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylGarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-{2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-lH-benzimidazol-5-yl}- 2,2,2-trifluoroethanone (Example 351, step 4). MS (ESI) m z: 548 (MΗ⁺), 546 ([M-H]^") Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.93 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.64(1H, s), 7.28-7.35 (4H, m), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.05-7.07 (2H, m), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.76

(2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-{4-r2-ethyl-5-(trifluoroacetyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate p-toluenesulfonate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(trifluoroacetyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Step 1) m.p.: 92-97 C.

IR (KBr) v: 1745, 1519, 1458, 1350, 1222, 1163, 1122 cm^'1 EXAMPLE 353

2-{4-r5-ACETYL-2-(lH-PYRAZOL-3-YL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YLJPΗENYL) ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE P-

TOLUENESULFONATE

STEP X l-[l-r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyll-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-5- ylj ethanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 236 from l-(3-amino-4-{[4-(2- hydroxyethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethanone (Example 78, step 2).

MS (El) m/z: 345 (M+) Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.53 (1Η, s), 7.94 (1Η, d, J=8.4 Ηz), 7.48-7.53 (3Η, m), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.27 (IH, s), 7.18 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.03 (IH, br.s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=6.6

Hz), 3.05 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.69 (3H, s). STEP 2. 2-{4-r5-acetyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from l-[l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH- benzimidazol-5-ylJethanone (step 1). MS (ESI) m z: 544 (MΗ⁺), 542 ([M-HJ^")

Η-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.41 (IH, s), 7.77-7.89 (4H, m), 7.38-7.42 (7H, m), 7.12 (IH, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.65 (IH, br.s), 4.29 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.96 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s). STEP 3. 2-{4-[5-acetyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate p-toluenesulfonate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from 2-{4-[5-acetyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 2) m.p.: 204 C

IR (KBr) v: 3249, 1755, 1676, 1595, 1517, 1440, 1332, 1207, 1161, 1008 cm^"1

EXAMPLE 354

N-{[(2-{4-r6-CΗLORO-2-π-(METΗYLOXY)ETΗYLJ-5-(TRIFLUQROMETΗYL)- lH-BEΝZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHEΝYL)ETHYL)AMIΝOJCARBOΝYL)-4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE E-TOLUENESULFONATE

STEP X 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-[(2-hydroxypropanoyl)aminoJ-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenylj amino ) phenyl)ethyl acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 3 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2).

MS (El) m z: 444 (M⁺)

STEP 2. 2-{4-r6-chloro-2-(l-hydroxyethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl acetate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 4 of Example 339 from 2-(4-{[5-chloro-2-[(2-hydroxypropanoyl)aminoJ-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (step 1)

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.14 (1Η, s), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (IH, s), 4.88-4.98 (IH, m), 4.38 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.66 (IH, d, J=8X Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.09 (3H, s), 1.57 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 3. l-r6-ch1oro-l- 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(l-hydroxyethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl acetate (step 2) MS (ESI) m/z: 384 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8X4 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.25 (IH, s), 4.89-4.96 (IH, m), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.36 (IH, d, J=5.5 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 1.54 (3H, m).

STEP 4. l-r6-chloro-l-r4-(2-{r(13-dimethylethyl)(diphenyl)silyl1oxy)ethyl)phenylJ- 5 -(trifluoromethyl)- 1 H-benzimidazol-2-ylJ ethanol

A mixture of l-[6-chloro-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)- lH-benzimidazol-2-yl]ethanol (step 3, 461 mg, 1.19 mmol), tert-Butyldiphenylsilyl chloride (0.35 ml, 1.3 mmol), triethylamine (0.2 ml, 1.4 mmol) and N,N- dimetylaminopyridine (6 mg, 0.05 mmol) in dichloromethane (11 ml) was stirred under nitrogen at room temperature for 4 h. was added water (50 ml) and extracted with dichloromethane (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with water (50 ml), brine (50 ml), then dried After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (3:1/1:1) to afford 590 mg (80%) of the title compound as white amorphous.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.14 (1Η, s), 7.59-7.63 (4Η, m), 7.34-7.46 (8H, m), 7.22-7.30

(3H, m), 4.87-4.96 (IH, m), 3.94 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.29 (IH, d, J=8.1 Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 1.52 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 1.03 (9H, s).

STEP 5. 6-chloro-l-r4-(2-{[(l,l-dimethylethyl)(diphenyl)silyl1oxy)ethyl)phenyl1-2- ri-(methyloxy)ethyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole

A solution of l-[6-chloro-l-[4-(2-{[(l ,l- dimethylethyl)(diphenyl)silyl]oxy}ethyl)phenyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol- 2-ylJethanol (step 4, 590 mg, 0.95 mmol) in DMF (10 ml) was added NaΗ (45 mg,

1.13 mmol). Then the mixture was added Mel (0.08 ml, 1.23 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The mixture was added water (30 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic layer was washed with water (50 ml), brine (50 ml), then dried (Na₂SO₄). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (3: 1) to afford 550 mg (91 %) of the title compound as colorless oil.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ:8.17 (IH, s), 7.20-7.70 (15H, m), 4.54 (IH, q, J=6.6 Hz), 3.95 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.22 (3H, s), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 1.55 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 1.03 (9H, s).

STEP 6. 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ri-(methyloxy)ethyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-berrzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 90 from 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-{[(l,l- dimethylethyl)(diphenyl)silyl]oxy}ethyl)phenyl]-2-[l-(methyloxy)ethylJ-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 5). MS (ESI) m/z:398

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ:8.18 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24 (IH, s), 4.58 (IH, q, J=6.6 Hz), 4.00 (2H, br.s), 3.24 (3H, s), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 1.55-1.60 (3H, m).

STEP 7. 6-chloro-l-r4-(2-chIoroethyl)ρhenyl1-2-ri-(methyloxy)ethylJ-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

7 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-[l-(methyloxy)ethyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethanol (step 6).

MS (ESI) m/z:416 (M⁺) Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.18 (1Η, s), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.23

(IH, s), 5.57 (IH, q, J=6.6 Hz), 3.83 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.19-3.24 (5H, m), 1.57 (3H, d,

J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 8. 1 -r4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-ri -(methyloxy)ethylJ-5-

(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

8 of Example 1 from 6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-2-[l -(methyloxy)ethyl]-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 7). MS (ESI) m z:423 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.18 (IH, s), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.22 (IH, s), 4.57 (IH, q, =6.6 Hz), 3.63 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.23 (3H, s), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.56 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz). STEP 9. 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-π-(methyloxy)ethyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl) ethanamine

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 7 of Example 37 from l-[4-(2-azidoethyl)phenylJ-6-chloro-2-[l-(methyloxy)ethyl]-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazole (step 8). Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.18 (1Η, s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.32 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.24

(IH, s), 4.57 (IH, q, J=6.6 Hz), 3.23 (3H, s), 3X0 (2H, br.s), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz),

1.57 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 10. N-{\(2- {4-[6-chloro-2-[l -(methyloxy)ethylJ-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-l-yl1phenyl}ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

10 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-[l-(methyloxy)ethyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethanamine (step 9).

MS (ESI) m/z: 595 (MΗ⁺), 593 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.18 (IH, s), 7.73 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.27- 7.34 (4H, m), 7.21 (IH, s), 6.76 (IH, br.s), 4.57 (IH, q, J=6.6 Hz), 3.56-3.63 (2H, m),

3.23 (3H, s), 2.96 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.56 (3H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

STEP 11. N-{r(2-{4-r6-chloro-2-ri-(methyloxy)ethyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl ) ethyl)aminoJ carbonyl } -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide p- toluenesulfonate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from N-{[(2-{4-[6-chloro-2-[l-(methyloxy)ethyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (step

10)

IR (KBr) v: 2873, 1712, 1517, 1454, 1342, 1122, 1033, 1010 cm^'1 EXAMPLE 355 2- {4-r2-ETHYL-5-(l -HYDROXYETHYL)-! H-BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 - YLJPΗENYDETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE P- TOLUENESULFQNATE

STEP X 2- {4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxyethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 345 from 2-[4-(5-acetyl-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 332) MS (ESI) m/z: 508 (MΗ⁺), 506 ([M-H]^") Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.94 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.77 (IH, s), 7.03-7.35 (8H, m), 5.04 (IH, q, J=6.4 Hz), 4.36 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz),

2.43 (3H, s), 1.56 (3H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-{4-r2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxyethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate jP-toluenesulfonate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxyethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 1) m.p.: 96-1 IO C

IR (KBr) v: 1743, 1519, 1456, 1163, 1033, 1010 cm^'1 EXAMPLE 356

2-{4-r2-ETΗYL-4-METΗYL-5-(METΗYLOXY)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YLJPΗENYDETΗYL (4-METΗYLPΗENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE P-

TOLUENESULFONATE

STEP X 2-(4-{r3-methyl-4-(methyloxy)-2-nitrophenylJamino)phenyl)ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

3 of Example 1 from l-chloro-3-methyl-4-(methyloxy)-2-nitrobenzene MS (El) m/z: 302 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.11-7.20 (3H, m), 6.89-6.96 (3H, m), 6.53 (IH, br.s), 3.83 (5H, br.s), 2.81 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.25 (3H, s). STEP 2. 2-(4-{r2-amino-3-methyl-4-(methyloxy)phenylJamino)phenyl)ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

4 of Example 1 from 2-(4-{[3-methyl-4-(methyloxy)-2- nitrophenylJamino}phenyl)ethanol (step 1 ). MS (El) m z: 272 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.92 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.57 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.32 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 5.01 (IH, br.s), 3.77-3.90 (7H, ), 2.76 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.09 (3H, s).

STEP 3. 2-{4-[2-ethyl-4-methyl-5-(methyloxy)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl propanoate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-3-methyl-4- (methyloxy)phenylJamino}phenyl)ethanol (step 2).

MS (El) m/z: 366 (M⁺)

STEP 4. 2- {4-[2-ethyl-4-methyl-5-(methyloxy)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethanol The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

6 of Example 1 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-4-methyl-5-(methyloxy)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl propanoate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ:7.42 (2Η, d, =8.1 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8X Hz), 6.84 (2H, s), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.7 Hz), 2.58 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.7 Hz).

STEP 5. 2-{4-[2-ethyl-4-methyl-5-(methyloxy)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-4-methyl-5-(methyloxy)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 4). MS (ESI) m/z: 508 (MΗ⁺), 506 ([M-H]^') Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.98 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 6.88-6.91 (6H, m),

4.28 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.89 (3H, s), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz),

2.56 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-{4-[2-ethyl-4-methyl-5-(methyloxy)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl)ethyI

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate p-toluenesulfonate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-4-methyl-5-(methyloxy)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (step 5) m.p.: 94-103 C.

IR (KBr) v: 1747, 1458, 1232, 1 163, 1120 cm^"1 EXAMPLE 357 2-r4-(2-ETHYL-5-PHENYL-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YL)PHENYLJETHYL(4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP X 2- {4-[(4-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)aminoJphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 162 from 2,5-dibromonitrobenzene. Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.43 (IH, br.s), 8.34 (IH, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.43-7.39 (IH, m), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.08 (IH, d, J=9.2 Hz), 3.94-3.88 (2H, m), 2.90 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 1.43 (IH, t, J=5.7 Hz). STEP 2. 2- {4-[(2-amino-4-bromophenyl)aminoJphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 2 of Example 28 from 2- {4-[(4-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 1).

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.97-6.93 (2H, m), 6.84 (IH, dd, J=8.3,

2.2 Hz), 6.69 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 5.04 (IH, br.s), 3.80 (2H, br.s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz),

2.79 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz).

STEP 3. 2-[4-(5-bromo-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl propionate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step

5 of Example 1 from 2- {4-[(2-amino-4-bromophenyl)amino]phenyl} ethanol (step 2).

MS (El) m/z 401 (M⁺)

STEP 4. 2-r4-(5-bromo-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenynethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 from 2-[4-(5-bromo-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl propionate (step 3).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.90 (1Η, s), 7.45 (2Η, d, J=8X Hz), 7.26-7.30 (3H, m), 6.96 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.98 (2H, m), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 5. 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-phenyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethanol

To a solution of 2-[4-(5-bromo-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethanol (step 4, 116 mg, 0.57 mmol) in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME, 6 ml) was added PhB(OH)₂ (141 mg, 1.16 mmol), K₂C0₃ (240 mg, 1.75 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (67 mg, 0.06 mmol). This mixture was stirred at 95 °C for 11 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and extracted with CH₂C1₂ (4 x 10 ml). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give brown oil. This mixture was purified by SiO₂ preparative TLC (hexane / ethyl acetate = 1 / 5) to afford 52 mg (27%) of the title compound. MS (El) m/z 342 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.00 (IH, d, 3=1.6 Hz), 7.65 (2H, dd, 3=1.6, 8.4 Hz), 7.42-7.48

(5H, m), 7.32-7.35 (3H, m), 7X5 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.00 (2H, brt), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 6. 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-phenyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5-phenyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (step 5). MS (ESI) m/z 540 [M + Ηf, 538 [M - ΗJ^".

Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.00 (IH, s), 7.94 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.65 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.43- 7.48 (3H, m), 7.29-7.36 (7H, m), 7.15 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.70 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). EXAMPLE 358 2-{4-r2-ETHYL-5-(5-PYRIMIDINYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YLJPΗENYL) ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARB AMATE

STEP 1. 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethanol

To a solution of 2-[4-(5-bromo-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenyl]ethanol (Example 357 step 4, 2.5 g, 7.24 mmol) and bis(pinacolato)diboron (1.84 g, 7.24 mmol) in DMSO was added KOAc (2.13 g, 2X7 mmol), 1,1'- Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (241.mg, 0.43 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂-CΗ₂Cl₂ (362 mg, 0.44 mmol). This mixture was stirred at 80 °C for 7 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate (3 x 80 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (MgS0₄) and concentrated to give black oil. This mixture was purified by neutral SiO₂ chromatography eluting with hexane / ethyl acetate (1 :4) to afford 1.38 g (35%) of the title compound as pink solids. MS (El) m/z 391 [M - HJ⁺

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.25 (IH, s), 7.64 (2H, dd, J=0.8, 8.1 Hz), 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.08 (IH, d, J=8X Hz), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (12H, s), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.8 Hz). STEP 2. 2-{4-r2-ethyl-5-(5-pyrimidinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethanol

To a solution of 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-l,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)- lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethanol (step 1, 100 mg, 0.26 mmol) and 5- bromopyrimidine (45 mg, 0.28 mmol) in 1,2-dimethoxy ethane (3.5 ml) was added sat. NaΗCO₃ aq. (1.2 ml) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (60 mg, 0.05 mmol). This mixture was stirred at 70 °C for 17 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and extracted with CH₂C1₂ (3 x 10 ml). The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated to give light brown oil. This mixture was purified by SiO₂ preparative TLC (CH₂C1₂ / methanol = 10 / 1) to afford 45 mg (50%) of the title compound. MS (El) m/z 344 (M⁺) Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.19 (IH, s), 9.00(2H, s), 7.99 (IH, s), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz),

7.31-7.42 (3H, m), 7.23 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.00 (2H, q, J=6X Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4

Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 2- {4-[2-ethyl-5-(5-pyrimidinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethyl (4- methylphenyQsulfonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(5-pyrimidinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethanol (step 2).

MS (ESI) m/z 542 [M + ΗJ⁺, 540 [M - HJ^".

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 9.20 (IH, s), 8.97 (2H, s), 7.30-7.42 (4H, m), 7.24 (2H, d, J= 8.2 Hz), 7.14 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.41 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J= 6.1 Hz), 2.89 (2H, q,

J=7.4 Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 359

2-{4-r2-ETHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYL)ETHYL

(4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE STEP 1. 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(4-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 358 from 4-bromopyridine hydrochloride (step 2). MS (El) m z 343 (M)⁺.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.66 (2H, d, 3=6.1 Hz), 8.07 (IH, d, J=X2 Hz), 7.57 (2H, d, J=6X Hz), 7.45-7.52 (3H, m), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.20 (IH, d, J= 8.4 Hz), 4.00 (2H, br.s), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). STEP 2. 2- {4-r2-ethyl-5-(4-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(4-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethanol (step 1). MS (ESI) m z 541 [M + Η]⁺, 539 [M - HJ^".

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.52 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.00 (IH, s), 7.94 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.48

(2H, d, J= 5.8 Hz), 7.23-7.40 (5H, m), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz),

4.41 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J= 5.8 Hz), 2.76 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s),

X32 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). EXAMPLE 360

2-{4-r2-ETHYL-5-(3-PYRIDFNYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-lNL1PHENYL)ETHYL

(4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP X 2- {4-[2-ethyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 358 from 3-bromopyridine.

MS (El) m/z 343 (M)⁺.

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.91 (1Η, d, J=X8 Ηz), 8.55-8.61 (1Η, m), 8.00 (1Η, s), 7.90-7.97

(1Η, m), 7.48 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.42 (IH, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.21

(IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 4.00 (2H, m), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.92 (IH, s), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-{4-r2-ethyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ynphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2- {4-[2-ethyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1).

MS (ESI) m/z 541 [M + Η]⁺, 539 [M - HJ^". H-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.76 (IH, s), 8.63 (IH, m), 7.87-8.01 (4H, m), 7.22-7.50 (6H, m),

7.23-7.40 (5H, m), 7.16 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.00 (IH, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.42 (2H, br.s), 3.01

(2H, br.s), 2.74 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.43 (3H, s), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 361 2- {4-r2-ETHYL-5-(2-PYRIDINYL)-lH-BENZIMID AZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL

(4-METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP X 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(2-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 358 from 2-bromopyridine. MS (El) m/z 343 (M)⁺.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.70 (1Η, dd, J=1.5, 5.3 Ηz), 8.32 (1Η, d, J=1.5 Ηz), 8.00 (1Η, dd,

J=X5, 8.4 Ηz), 7.76-7.80 (2Η, m), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.16-

7.23 (2H, ), 3.93-4.05 (2H, m), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.83 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.91

(lH, s), X38 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). STEP 2. 2-{4-r2-ethyl-5-(2-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 3 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(2-pyridinyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl}ethanol

(step 1). MS (ESI) m/z 541 [M + Η]⁺, 539 [M - H]^'.

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.68 (IH, d, J=4.6 Hz), 8.31 (IH, s), 7.88-7.98 (3H, m), 7.73-7.82

(2H, m), 7.17-7.26 (5H, m), 7.07-7.17 (3H, m), 4.29 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 2.90 (2H, t,

J=6.4 Hz), 2.73 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 362 2- {4-r2-ETHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYL)-lH-BENZIMID AZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL

(4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP 1. 2- f 4-[2-ethyl-5-( 1 -methyl- 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)- lH-benzimidazol- 1 - yljphenyl) ethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 1 of Example 358 from 4-bromo-l-methyl-lH-pyrazole (Ηuettel et al., Liebigs Ann.

Chem., 1955, 593, 119).

MS (El) m z 343 (M⁺) Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.86 (IH, s), 7.78 (IH, s), 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.28 - 7.35 (3H, m), 7.09 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.99 (2H, m), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-methyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from 2- {4-[2-ethyl-5-(l -methyl- lH-pyrazol-4-yl)- lH-benzimidazol-1 - yljphenyl} ethanol (step 1). MS(ESI) m z 544 [M + ΗJ⁺, 542 [M - HJ^'. Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 7.95 (IH, s), 7.92 (IH, s), 7.86 (4H, m), 7.77 (IH, s), 7.62 (IH, s),

7.24-7.40 (7H, m), 7.06 (21H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 4.39 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.97 (3H, s), 3.02

(2H, q, J=6.3 Hz), 2.78 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.44 (3H. s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 363

2- {4-r6-CHLORO-2-[3-OXO-3-(l -PYRROLIDINYL)PROPYL1-5- (TRIFLUOROMETHYD-lH-BENZfMID AZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 339 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenylj amino} phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2) and 4-oxo- 4-(l-pyrrolidinyl)butanoic acid (McCasland; Proskow, J. Org. Chem., 1957, 22, 122.). m.p.: 98-105 C.

IR(KBr) v: 2875, 1747, 1624, 1517, 1400, 1346, 1130, 1085 cm^"'

MS (ESI) m/z: 663 (MH⁺), 661 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.08 (IH, s), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.22-7.36 (7H, m), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.49 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.43 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.97-3.07 (4H, m), 2.88 (2H, m), 2.44 (3H, s), 1.94-1.98 (2H, m), 1.82-1.86 (2H, m). EXAMPLE 364

2- {4-[6-CHLORO-2-[3-OXO-3-(L -PIPERIDINYL)PROPYLL-5- (TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-IH-BENZIMID AZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONΎLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 339 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)pheny]]amino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2) and 4-oxo- 4-(l-piperidinyl)butanoic acid (Becker, Frederick F.; Banik, Bimal K., Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett, 1998, 20, 2877). m.p.: 210 C. IR (KBr) v: 1753, 1649, 1515, 1433, 1406, 1366, 1161, 11 18, 1091 cm^"1 MS (ESI) m z: 677 (MH⁺), 675 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.14 (IH, s), 7.78 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.47-7.56 (4H, m), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.31 (IH, s), 4.29 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.37-3.40 (4H, m), 2.92-2.99 (6H, m),

2.36 (3H, s), 1.50-1.56 (4H, m), 1.35-1.36 (2H, m). EXAMPLE 365

2-{4-[6-CHLORO-2-[3-(2-OXO-l-PYRROLIDINYL)PROPYL1-5-

(TRIFLUOROMETHYD- lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYDETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYPSULFONYLCARBAMATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 339 from 2-(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenylj amino) phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2) and 4-(2- oxo-l-pyrrolidinyl)butanoic acid (Miyano, Seiji; Fujii, Shinichiro; Yamashita, Osamu;

Toraishi, Naoko; Sumoto, Kunihiro, J. Heterocycl. Chem., 1982, 19, 1465). m.p.: 85-90 C. IR (KBr) v: 1745, 1624, 1517, 1433, 1348, 1299, 1161, 1130, 1085 cm ¹

MS (ESI) m/z: 663 (MH⁺), 661 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.09 (IH, s), 7.91 (2H, d, j=8.5 Hz), 7.19-7.33 (7H, m), 4.42 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.38 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.27 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 2.70-2.75 (2H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.37-2.40 (2H, m), 1.93-2.04 (4H, m). EXAMPLE 366

2- (4-r6-CHLORO-2-r3-(2-OXO-l -PIPERIDINYL)PROPYLJ-5-

(TRIFLUOROMETHYD-LH-BENZIMIDAZOL-L-YLJPHENYL)ETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENΎDSULFQNΎLCARBAMATE

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino)phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2) and 4-(2- oxo-l-piperidinyl)butanoic acid (Miyano, Seiji; Fujii, Shinichiro; Yamashita, Osamu; Toraishi, Naoko; Sumoto, Kunihiro, J. Heterocycl. Chem., 1982, 19, 1465). m.p.: 98-105 C

IR (KBr) v: 1745, 1618, 1433, 1348, 1301, 1230, 1161, 1130, 1085 cm^"' MS (ESI) m/z: 677 (MH⁺), 675 ([M-H]^') Η-NMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.08 (IH, s), 7.89 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.16-7.29 (7H, m), 4.40 (2H, t, j=5.9 Hz), 3.35 (2H, t, j=7.2 Hz), 3.25-3.27 (2H, m), 2.98 (2H, t, j=5.9 Hz), 2.73

(2H, t, j=7.2 Hz), 2.35-2.40 (5H, m), 1.92-1.99 (2H, m), 1.73 -1.76 (4H, m) .

EXAMPLE 367

N-{[(2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(l-HYDROXYETHYL)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH- BEΝZIMIDAZOL- 1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL) AMINOJCARBONYL) -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE step X 1 -r6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-

2-ylJethanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 339, step 3 & Example 1, step 5 from 4-chloro-N²-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-

5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2-benzenediamine and lactic acid.

Η-ΝMR (CDCI₃) δ: 8.14 (1Η, s), 7.49 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.37 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.90-

4.96(1H, m), 3.83 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.75 (IH, d, H=8.1 Hz), 3.22 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz),

1.57 (3H, d, J=6.9 Hz). step 2. N-{r(2-{4-r6-chloro-2-(l-hydroxyethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-

1 -yljphenyl) ethyi)amino)carbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 1 from 1 -[6-chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethy])phenylJ-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-yl]ethanol (step 1). m.p.: 220 C

IR (KBr) v: 3348, 1706, 1533, 1519, 1434, 1344, 1328, 1126 cm^'1

MS (ESI) m z: 581 (MΗ⁺), 579 ([M-H]^")

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.23 (IH, s), 7.78 (2H, d, J=8X Hz), 7.32-7.50 (7H, m), 6.58 (IH, br.s), 5.66 (IH, br.s), 4.78 (IH, br.s), 3.30-3.32 (2H, m), 2.79-2.82 (2H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.51 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz). EXAMPLE 368 N- W2- {4-r2-ACETYL-6-CHLORO-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYLVlH- BENZIMIDAZOL-1 -YL1PHENYL}ETHYL)AMΓNO1CARBONYL) -4- METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE step l . l-[6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol- 2-ylJethanone A solution of 1 -[6-chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl] -5 -(trifluoromethyl)- 1H- benzimidazol-2-yl]ethanol (Example 367, step 1, 400 mg, 1 mmol) in CΗ₂C1₂ was added MnO2 (2.7 g, 32 mmol) . The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 h. This was directly purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (4:1) to afford 350 mg (88%) of the title compound as white solids. Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.31 (IH, s), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.23-7.28 (3H, m), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.21 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.80 (3H, s). step 2. N- {[(2- {4-[2-acetyl-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyQaminoJ carbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 1 from 1 -[6-chloro-l -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJethanone (step 1) m.p.: 225 C

IR (KBr) v: 3350, 1697, 1519, 1326, 1294, 1134, 1083 cm^'1

MS (ESI) m/z: 579 (MΗ⁺), 577 ([M-H]^") Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.31 (IH, s), 7.74 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.21-7.39 (7H, m), 6.70 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.62 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.81 (3H, s), 2.40 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 369

N-{r(2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(l-HYDROXY-l-METHYLETHYL)-5-

(TRIFLUOROMETHYD- 1H-BEΝZIMID AZOL-1 - YLIPΗEΝYDETΗYDAMIΝOJCARBOΝYL) -4-

METΗYLBEΝZEΝESULFOΝAMIDE step 1 ■ 2-r6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenylJ-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJ-2-ρropanol

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 339, step 3 & Example 1, step 5 from 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid and 4-chloro-

N -[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-l ,2-benzenediamine.

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.46 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.00 (IH, s), 3.84 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.38 (IH, s), 3.22 (2H, t, J=7.00 Hz), 1.53 (6H, s). step 2. N-{[(2-{4-r6-chloro-2-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl)-4-methyIbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 1 from 2-[6-chloro-l-[4-(2-chloroethyl)phenyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-yl]-2-propanol (step 1).

Η-ΝMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.73 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.30-7.39 (6H, m), 6.99 (IH, s), 6.68 (IH, br.s), 3.55-3.66 (2H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.13 (6H, d,

J=6.2 Hz). EXAMPLE 370

N-{r(2-{4-r6-CHLORO-2-(l-HYDROXY-l-METHYLETHYL)-5-

(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BEΝZIMXDAZOL-l-

YLJPΗENYL) ETΗYDAMINOJCARBONYL) -4-

METΗYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE MONO P-TOLUENESULFONATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from N-{[(2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

(Example 369). m.p.: 146-150 C IR (KBr) v: 1685, 1515, 1448, 1340, 1124, 1089, 1010 cm^"'

EXAMPLE 371

N- { 1 -r6-CΗLORO- 1 -(4- {2-\( { \(A-

METHYLPHEΝYL)SULFOΝYL1AMIΝO)CARBOΝYL)AMIΝO1ETHYL)PHEΝY

L)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-2-YLJETHYL)ACETAMIDE step X 1,1-dimethylethyl l-r6-chloro-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-5-

(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-2-ylJethylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 339, step 3 & Example 1, step 5 from N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-alanine and 2-

(4-{[2-amino-5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylJamino}phenyl)ethyl acetate (Example 339, step 2).

MS (El) m/z: 483 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.12 (1Η, s), 7.50 (2Η, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.35-7.37 (2H, m), 7.24 (IH, s), 5.46 (IH, br.s), 4.92-4.98 (IH, m), 3.95-4.02 (2H, m), 3.00 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 1.43 (3H, s), 1.40 (9H, s). step 2. 1,1-dimethylethyl 1 -[6-chloro-l -(4- {2-\({ \(A- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino)carbonyl)aminoJethyl)phenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJethylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 1 from 1,1-dimethylethyl l-[6-chloro-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-5- (trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-2-yl]ethylcarbamate (step 1)

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.79 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.15-7.35 (7H, m), 6.50 (IH, br.s), 5.55 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.88-4.93 (IH, m), 3.46-3.52 (2H, m), 2.87-2.96 (2H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 1.40 (12H, s). step 3. N-{[(2-{4-[2-(l-aminoethyl)-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl)ethyl)aminojcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

A solution of 1,1-dimethylethyl l-[6-chloro-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-yl]ethylcarbamate (step 2, 190 mg, 0.28 mmol) in CΗ₂C1₂ (2 ml) was added trifluoroacetic acid (1 ml) and stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The mixture was added water (10 ml) and extracted with CH₂C1₂ (20 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (10 ml), then dried (TS^SO,,). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (10:1/5:1) to afford 160 mg (99%>) of the title compound as white solids. MS (ESI) m/z: 580 (MH⁺), 578 ([M-HJ^") step 4. N-{l-[6-chloro-l-(4-{2-r({r(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJethyl)acetamide

A mixture of N-{[(2-{4-[2-(l-aminoethyl)-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (step 3, 100 mg, 0.17 mmol) in CΗ₂C1₂ (12 ml) was added acetyl chloride (0.01 ml, 0.18 mmol) and stined at room temperature for 5 h. The mixture was added water (10 ml) and extracted with CH₂C1₂ (20 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (10 ml), then dried (Νa2SO4). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (10: 1) to afford 59 mg (53%) of the title compound as white solids. MS (ESI) m/z: 622 (MH⁺), 620 ([M-H]^")

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.14 (IH, s), 7.80 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.25-7.40 (7H, m), 7.00 (IH, br.s), 6.03 (IH, br.s), 5.15-5.20 (IH, m), 3.43-3.68 (2H, m), 2.88-2.98 (2H, m), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.96 (3H, s), 1.51 (3H, d, J=6.9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 372

N-{l-r6-CHLORO-l-(4-{2-r({r(4-

METHYLPHEΝYL)SULFOΝYL1AMIX^O)CAjRBOΝYL)AMI^O1ETHYL)PHEΝY

L)-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-2-YLJETHYL)ACETAMIDE MONO P-TOLUENESULFONATE

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from N-{l-[6-chloro-l-(4-{2-[({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJethyl}acetamide (Example 371). m.p.: 135-142 C.

IR (KBr) v: 3267, 1676, 1517, 1456, 1236, 1163, 1122, 1010 cm^'1

EXAMPLE 373

2- {4-[2-ETΗYL-5-(PΗEΝYLCARBOΝYLl)-lH-BEΝZIMID AZOL-1 -

YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLC ARB AMATE step 1. (3-amino-4-{[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJamino)phenyl)(phenyl)methanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 78 from (4-chloro-3-nitrophenyl)(phenyl)methanone.

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.77 (2H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 7.42-7.55 (3H, m), 7.36 (IH, s), 7.14-7.25

(4H, m), 6.97 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.64 (IH, s), 3.83-3.89 (2H, m), 3.64 (2H, br.s), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 1.47 (IH, br.s). step 2. {2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenylJ-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl) (phenyl)methanone

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 1 from (3-amino-4-{[4-(2- hydroxyethyl)phenylJ amino } phenyl)(phenyl)methanone (step 1.) .

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.21 (1Η, s), 7.80-7.84 (3Η, m), 7.44-7.57 (5H, m), 7.27-7.34 (2H, m), 7.18 (IH, d, J=8.4 Hz), 3.98-4.03 (2H, m), 3.02 (2H, t, =6.3 Hz), 2.81 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.89 (IH, t, J=5.4 Hz), 1.37 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz). step 3. 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(phenylcarbonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from {2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl}(phenyl)methanone (step 2). MS (ESI) m z: 568 (MΗ⁺), 566 ([M-H]^')

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.21 (IH, s), 7.92 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.79-7.84 (3H, m), 7.44-7.58

(3H, m), 7.23-7.36 (6H, m), 7.15 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.79 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 374

2- {4-r2-ETHYL-5-(PHENYLCARBONYLD- 1 H-BENZIMIDAZOL- 1 -

YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4-METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYLCARBAMATE MONO

P-TOLUENESULFONATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from 2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(phenylcarbonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylj phenyl) ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate (Example 373). m.p.: 102-107 C

IR (KBr) v: 1747, 1654, 1517, 1448, 1033, 1008 cm ' EXAMPLE 375

N-{[(2-{4-[2-ETΗYL-5-(PΗENYLCARBONYL)-lΗ-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YL1PHENYL)ETHYL)AMINOJCARBONYL}-4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE step X N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(phenylcarbonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 78 from (2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazol-5- yl}(phenyl)methanone (Example 373, step 2).

MS (ESI) m/z: 567 (MΗ⁺), 565 ([M-HJ^") Η-ΝMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.20 (IH, s), 7.72-7.83 (5H, m), 7.28-7.60 (9H, m), 7.15 (IH, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.74 (IH, br.s), 3.59 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.82 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 2.39 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz). EXAMPLE 376

N-{[(2-{4-[2-ETHYL-5-(PHENYLCARBONYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-

YLJPHENYL) ETHYDAMINOJ CARBONYL) -4-

METHYLBENZENESULFONAMIDE MONO P-TOLUENESULFONATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in

Example 231 from N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(phenylcarbonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- ylJphenyl}ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Example 375). m.p.: 198 C. fR (KBr) v: 1697, 1660, 1596, 1519, 1446, 1319, 1035 cm^"' EXAMPLE 377

2- {4-[2-r 1 -(ACETYLAMINO)- 1 -METΗYLETΗYL1-6-CΗLORO-5-

(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZfMID AZOL-1 -YLJPHENYL) ETHYL (4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE

STEP X 2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(l -chloro- l-methylethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl)ethyl acetate

To a solution of 2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(l -hydroxy- 1 -methylethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)- 1H- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl acetate (300 mg, 0.68 mmol) in dichloromethane (15 ml) was added thionyl chloride (0.07 ml, 1.02 mmol) and the reaction mixture was refluxed overnight. The reaction mixture was poured into water (10 ml) and the mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (30 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (10 ml), then dried (Na^O^). The solvent was removed to give 273 mg

(87%o) of the title compound as white amorphous.

MS (El) m/z: 458 (M⁺)

STEP 2. 2-{4-[2-(l-azido-l-methylethyl)-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl) ethyl acetate

A mixture of2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(l-chloro-l-methylethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl acetate (step 1, 273 mg, 0.68 mmol), sodium azide (88 mg, 1.36 mmol), KI (112 mg, 0.68 mmol) in DMF (8 ml) was stined under nitrogen at room temperature for 5.5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water (5 ml) and the aqueous mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate(30 ml). The organic layer was washed with water (5 ml) and brine (10 ml), then dried (Na_^SO . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate (2/1) to afford 133 mg (42%) of the title compound as yellow oil. MS (El) m z: 465 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDCl_j) δ: 8.17 (IH, s), 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.35 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.02 (IH, s), 4.39 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.08 (3H, s), 1.70 (6H, s).

STEP 3. 2-{4-[2-(l-amino-l-methylethyl)-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-l-yljphenyl) ethyl acetate

A mixture of 2- {4-[2-(l -azido- 1 -methylethyl)-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl acetate (step 2, 133 mg, 0.28 mmol) and Lindlar catalyst (13 mg) in methanol (5 ml) was stirred under Η₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 2.5 h. The catalyst was removed by filtration through a pad of celite and the filtrates were concentrated to give the title compound as yellow oil (121 mg,

98%). MS (El) m/z: 439 (M⁺)

STEP 4. 2-{4-r2-ri-(acetylamino)-l-methylethylJ-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl ) ethyl acetate

To a solution of 2-{4-[2-(l-amino-l-methylethyl)-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl acetate (step 3, 121 mg, 0.27 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 ml) was added acetyl chloride (0.02 ml, 0.3 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 7 h. To the reaction mixture was added water (5 ml) and the aqueous mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (30 ml).

The organic layer was washed with water (5 ml) and brine (10 ml), then dried (Na_jSO_.,). After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by flash column chromatography eluting with CΗ₂Cl₂/methanol (10/1) to afford 76 mg (57%) of the title compound as white amorphous.

MS (El) m/z: 481 (M⁺)

Η-NMR (CDClj) δ: 8.14 (IH, s), 7.42 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.91 (IH, s), 4.38 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 2.06 (3H, s), 1.75 (6H, s), 1.68 (3H, s). STEP 5. N-{1 -[6-chloro-l -r4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl1-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-2-ylJ-l -methylethyl) acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in step 6 of Example 1 2-{4-[2-[l-(acetylamino)-l-methylethyl]-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl acetate(step 4).

Η-ΝMR (CDClj) δ: 8.13 (1Η, s), 7.44 (2Η, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.27 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.92 (IH, s), 5.95 (IH, br.s), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 1.68-1.75 (9H, m).

STEP 6. 2-{4-r2-[l-(acetylamino)-l-methylethyn-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl } ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 3 from N- { 1 -[6-chloro-l -[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl] -5 -(trifluoromethyl)- 1H- benzimidazol-2-yl]-l -methylethyl} acetamide (step 5). MS (ESI) m/z: 637 (MΗ⁺), 635 ([M-H]^")

Η-ΝMR (CD₃OD) δ: 8.04 (IH, s), 7.83 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.26 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.93 (IH, s), 4.32 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 2.37 (3H, s), 1.75 (6H, s), 1.53 (3H, s).

EXAMPLE 378

2-{4-r2-n-(ACETYLAMIΝO)-l-METHYLETHYL1-6-CHLORO-5- (TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOL-l-YLJPHENYL)ETHYL (4- METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLCARBAMATE E-TOLUENESULFONATE The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 231 from N- {[(2- {4-[6-chloro-2-[l-(methyloxy)ethyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

(Example 377)

IR (KBr) v: 1751, 1508, 1450, 1340, 1161,1122 cm^"'

EXAMPLE 379

6-CΗLORO-2-ETΗYL-l -(4-(2-[METΗYL({[(4- METHYLPHENYL)SULFONYL1AMINO)CARBONYL)AMINO1ETHYL)PHENY L)-lH-BENZIMIDAZOLE-5-CARBOXAMIDE STEP 1. 2-{4-[5-(aminocarbonyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl) ethyl methanesulfonate

A mixture of 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (Example 1 11, step 4, 500 mg, 1.45 mmol), triethylamine (293 mg, 2.90 mmol) and methansulfonyl chloride (322 mg, 2.9 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 ml) was stined at room temperature for 6 h. The reaction mixture was poured into water, and extracted with dichloromethane (50 ml). The organic layer was washed with brine (50 ml), then dried (Na^O . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by TLC with hexane/ethyl acetate (1 : 1) to afford 304 mg (50%) of the title compound as white solids. MS (ESI) m/z: 422 ([M+Η] ⁺).

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.54 (IH, s), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.13 (IH, s), 3.82 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (6H, s), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), X35 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 2. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l- {4-[2-(methylamino)ethylJphenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

A mixture of2-{4-[5-(aminocarbonyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl methanesulfonate (step 1, 304 mg, 0.72 mmol), a solution of methyl amine (40%. in methanol, 10 ml) and water (5 ml) in a sealed tube was heated overnight at 100 °C. The reaction mixture was partitioned between dichloromethane (30 ml) and water (30 ml). The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with dichloromethane (50 ml). The combined organic phases were washed with brine (50 ml) and dried (NajSO . After removal of solvent, the crude product was purified by TLC with dichloromethane/methanol (10:1) to afford 154 mg (60%) of the title compound as yellow solids.

'Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 7.54 (1Η, s), 7.43 (2Η, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.12 (IH, s), 3.62 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.82 (6H, s), 2.75 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 1.34 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

STEP 3. 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l -(4- |2-[methyl( {[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl1amino)carbonyl)amino1ethyl)phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide

The reaction was carried out according to the procedure described in step 10 of

Example 1 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-{4-[2-(methylamino)ethylJphenyl}-lH- benzimidazole-5-carboxamide (step2).

MS (ESI) m/z: 554 (MΗ⁺), 552 ([M-H]^').

Η-NMR (CDC1₃) δ: 8.09 (IH, s), 7.97-7.94 (2H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.40-7.31 (4H, m), 7.16-7.13 (2H, d, J = 8.4 Hz), 7.07 (IH, s), 6.36 (IH, br), 3.52 (2H, br), 2.98 (2H, br), 2.93 (3H, s), 2.78-2.69 (2H, d, J = 7.6 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.34-1.28 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 380

6-CHLORO-2-ETHYL- 1 -(A- (2-IMETH YL( { [(4-

METHYLPHENYDSULFONYLJ AMINO) CARBONYL) AMINOJETHYL) PHENY

D-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE-5-CARBOXAMIDE SODIUM SALT The title compound was prepared according to the procedure described in Example 2 from 6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[methyl({[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide (Example 379).

MS (ESI) m/z: 554 (MΗ⁺), 552 ([M-H]^").

Claims

1. A compound of the following formula:

(I) or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein

Y¹, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH or C(L) ; R! is H, Cι _g alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C3.-7 cycloalkyl, C g alkoxy, halo- substituted C^. alkoxy, Cj.g alkyl-S(O)m-, Q! -, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _g alkyl)amino, Cj_4alkyl- C(=0)-N(R³)- or Cι _₄alkyl-S(O)m-N(R³)-, wherein said C g alkyl, C2-g alkenyl and C2- alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, C1.3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C1-.4 alkoxy-, C1.4 alkyl-S(O)m-, 03.7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1 ,2-dihydronaphtyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q¹-, Q¹-C(=O)-, Q^Ϊ-O-, Q^S^m-, Ql-Cι _₄alkyl-O-, Q^Ϊ-C^alkyl- S(O)m-, or Cι _4alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)-

4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1.4 alkyl, hydroxy, Cχ.4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1.4 alkoxy, C1.4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C]_4alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1 -4 alkyl, C1 -4 alkoxy-C^alkyl, C1..4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C|_4alkylC(=O)-,

HO(0=)C-, Cι_4alkyl-O(O=)C-, R N(R⁴)C(=O)-, C .4 alkylsulfonylamino, C₃_₇ cycloalkyl, R³C(=0)N(R4)- or NH₂(HN=)C-;

A is a 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents selected from halo, C\_

4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__ alkyl, hydroxy, Cι_4 alkoxy, halo-substituted Cι_4 alkoxy, Cι _4alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C|_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-Cι _4 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-C1-.4a.kyl, C1 - alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, acetyl,

R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, C₁_₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1..4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.-7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- and NH₂(HN=)C-;

B is halo-substituted C\_ alkylene, C3.7 cycloalkylene, C2-6 alkenylene, C2-6 alkynylene, -O-C^* _5 alkylene, C^_2 alkylene-O-Cι_2 alkylene or C\_ alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or Cj_3 alkyl;

W is NH, N-C1.4 alkyl, O, S, N-OR⁵ or a covalent bond ;

R² is H, Ci _4 alkyl, OH or Ci _₄ alkoxy;

Z is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to

3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C\__ alkyl, halo-substituted

Cγ__ alkyl, C1--4 alkenyl, C1-4 alkynyl, hydroxy, Cχ.4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1-.4 alkoxy, C1.4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1-4 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-C^^alkyl, C1-.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C 4alkylC(=O)-,

R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, HO(O=)C, C₁_₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, NH₂(HN=)C-, Q²-S(O)m-, Q²-O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²- ;

L is halo, C1..4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1-.4 alkyl, hydroxy, C __\ alkoxy, halo- substituted Cj_4 alkoxy, C1.4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C- _4 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-C|_4alkyl, C1.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C^_ ₄alkylC(=O)-, HO(0=)C-, C].4alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R3C(=0)N(R⁴)-, NH₂(HN=)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=0)-, R3N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-,

Q²-C(=O)-, Q²-O-, Q -Cι_4alkyl-O-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non- adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0, 1 or 2;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C1..4 alkyl ;

R⁵ is H, Cι_4 alkyl, C^ alkyl-(0=)C- or Cμ4 alkyl-O-(O=)C- ; and

Q² is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring, or a 5-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, Cι_4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cj_4 alkyl, C1.4 alkenyl, C1.-4 alkynyl, hydroxy, C1 - alkoxy, halo-substituted CI1 -.4 alkoxy, C\__ alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C^* .4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-Cχ.4 alkyl, C\__ alkoxy-Cχ.4alkyl, Cχ_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι _4alkyl-(O=)C, R³(R⁴)C(=O)N-, HO(O=)C-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cι_4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3_7 cycloalkyl, C\__ alkyl- C(=O)NH- or NH₂(HN=)C-.

2. A compound according to Claim 1, wherein γl, Y², Y³, and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L); R! is H, Cj.g alkyl, C2-.8 alkenyl, C2-.8 alkynyl, 03.7 cycloalkyl, C g alkoxy, halo- substituted C-μg alkoxy, Cj.g alkyl-S(O)m-, Q -, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, amino, mono- or di-(Cι .g alkyl)amino, Cι _4alkyl-

C(=O)-N(R³)- or C!.4alkyl-S(0)m-N(R³)-, wherein said C alkyl, C2-g alkenyl and C2-8 alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, C1.-3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C1-.4 alkoxy-, C1 -.4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3_7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1 ,2-dihydronaphtyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Ql-, Ql-C(=O)-, Q¹-©-, Q^S^m-, Q¹-Cι_4 alkyl-O-, Q^-Ci^ alkyl-

S(O)m-, Q¹-C₁.₄alkyl-C(=O)-N(R³)-, or Cι _4alkyl-C(=O)-N(R³)-;

Ql is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, Cι _

4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1.4 alkyl , hydroxy, C1.-4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1..4 alkoxy, C1.-4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1 -4 alkyl, C1..4 alkoxy-Cj^alkyl, Cμ4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C_j_4 alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C, Cι_4 alkyl-O(O)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, Cι_₄ alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- or NH₂(HN=)C-;

A is a 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 2 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, wherein said 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with up to 2 substituents selected from halo, C]_

4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1-.4 alkyl, hydroxy, C1 -.4 alkoxy and halo-substituted C\__\ alkoxy;

B is C3.-7 cycloalkylene or C\_ alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or

C1-3 alkyl; W is NH, N-Ci _4 alkyl, O or N-OH;

R² is H or Cι _4 alkyl;

Z is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C1..4 alkyl, halo-substituted C 4 alkyl, C1..4 alkenyl, hydroxy, C1..4 alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, HO-C1.4 alkyl,

C1-.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C1-.4 alkylC(=O)-, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, HO(O=)C-,

Cι_4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cχ_4 alkylsulfonylamino, C1.4 alkyl-C(=O)NH-, Q -S(O)m-,

Q -O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²-;

L is halo, C1.4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cι_4 alkyl , hydroxy, Ci _4 alkoxy, mono- or di- (Cι _4 alkyl)amino, halo-substituted C\__\ alkoxy, cyano, HO-C1-.4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy-

Ci.4 alkyl, Cι _ alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C1-.4 alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-,

R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-, Q²-C(=O)-, Q²-O-, Q²-C _ alkyl-O-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0 or 2; R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C]_4 alkyl; and Q² is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring, or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C]_4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__\ alkyl, Cι _4 alkenyl, C __ alkynyl, hydroxy, C1.4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1-4 alkoxy, C1 -.4 alkylthio, mono- or di-(Cι_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C|_4 alkyl, Cj_4 alkoxy-Cj_4 alkyl, C\__\ alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C1.4 alkyl-(O=)C-, R (R⁴)C(=O)N-, HO(O=)C, C1-.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cι_4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl or Ci _₄ alkyl-C(=O)NH-. 3. A compound according to Claim 2, wherein Y¹, Y², Y³, and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L);

R! is H, C^*t-.g alkyl, C2_g alkenyl, C2-.g alkynyl, C3-.7 cycloalkyl, Q -, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, amino, mono- or di-(Cι .g alkyl)amino, wherein said Ci .g alkyl is optionally substituted with halo, C*^"3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, C1.-4 alkoxy-, C1-.4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3.7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q¹-, Ql-C(O)-, Q -0-, Q^S-, Q^C^ alkyl-O-, or C^alkyl-C^-NYR³)-;

Q1 is a 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, Ci .4 alkyl,

Cι _4 alkylsulfonyl and C1.4 alkylC(=O)-; A is 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally substituted with halo, C\__ alkyl or Ci .4 alkoxy;

B is C3.7 cycloalkylene or Ci .g alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or

Ci .

3 alkyl;

W is NH, N-C1 _₄ alkyl, O or N-OH; R² is H or C 1.4 alkyl;

Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C_{1 .}4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cj_4 alkyl, C1 -.4 alkenyl, C\__\ alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Q²-S(O)m-, Q²-O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²-;

L is halo, C1.4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__\ alkyl , hydroxy, Cι _4 alkoxy, halo- substituted Cι _4 alkoxy, mono- or di-(Cι _4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1-4 alkyl, C\__\ alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C1..4 alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C, C1-.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, C

4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, R N(R⁴)C(=O)-,

R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-, Q²-C(=O)-, Q²-O-, Q²-Cι _4alkyl-O-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0 or 2;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C\__\ alkyl; and

Q² is a 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring, or a 8-12 membered tricyc lie ring containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo. 4. A compound according to Claim 3, wherein γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L);

R! is H, Ci .g alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl or C3.7 cycloalkyl, wherein said C-μg alkyl is optionally substituted with halo, C1-.3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, Ci -.4 alkoxy-, Cι_4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3.7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl, Q¹-, Q¹-C(=O)-, Q¹-©-, Q^!-S-, Q¹-Cι_4 alkyl-O-, or

Cι _4alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)-;

Q! is a 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N and S; A is 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system optionally substituted with halo or Cι _4 alkyl;

B is or C3..7 cycloalkylene or Ci _β alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group or Cι _3 alkyl; W is NH, N-Cι_4 alkyl, O orN-OH;

R² is H or Cι_4 alkyl;

Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C|_4 alkyl, halo-substituted

C|_4 alkyl, Cj-4 alkenyl, C1 - alkoxy, nitro, amino, cyano, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, C1 -.4 alkyl-0(O=)C, Q²-S(O)m-, Q -O-, Q -N(R³)- or Q²-;

L is halo, Cι_4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cj_4 alkyl , hydroxy, C1 -.4 alkoxy, halo- substituted C1-.4 alkoxy, cyano, HO-C1-4 alkyl, C1-.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cι_4 alkylC(=O), HO(O=)C-, C1.4 alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cj_4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)NR⁴-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-, Q -C(=O)-, Q²-

O-, Q -C _4alkyl-O-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non- adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0 or 2;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C\_4 alkyl; and

Q² is 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring or a 8-12 membered tricyclic ring optionally containing 1 sulfur atom wherein said 5 or 6 membered mono cyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo.

5. A compound according to Claim 4, wherein

Y¹, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C(L);

R! is C\_$ alkyl or 03. cycloalkyl, wherein said C\_ζ alkyl is optionally substituted with C1 -.3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, pynolidinyl, piperidyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, oxopiperidyl,

Q¹-, or Cι_4alkyl-C(O)-N(H)s Q! is 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system optionally containing up to 2 heteroatoms selected from N and S, A is 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system; B is Cι_3 alkylene optionally substituted with C_j_3 alkyl;

W is NH, N-C1-.2 alkyl or O; R² is H;

Z is 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, Ci _4 alkyl, nitro, R C(=O)N(R⁴)- or Q²-; L is halo, C1-.4 alkyl, halo-substituted C]_4 alkyl , hydroxy, C1 -4 alkoxy, halo- substituted Cι_4 alkoxy, cyano, HO-C1-.4 alkyl, acetyl, R N(R⁴)C(=O)-,

R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, Q²-, Q²-C(=O)-, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group;

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and Ci .4 alkyl; and Q² is 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring system.

6. A compound according to Claim 5, wherein γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C-L;

R! is C1.5 alkyl optionally substituted with C|_3 alkyl, hydroxy, oxo, 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring, wherein said 5 or 6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N and S, or C_]_4alkyl-

C(O)-N(R³)-;

A is phenyl;

B is C|_2 alkylene optionally substituted with methyl;

W is NH, N-CH3 or O; R² is H;

Z is 5-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, wherein said 5-10 membered monocyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with chloro, bromo, methyl, nitro, CH3C(=O)NH-, tBuC(=O)NH- or phenyl; and L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=O)NH2_> trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group.

7. A compound according to Claim 6, wherein γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH and C-L; R! is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, neopentyl, thiazolylethyl methylamino, dimethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, pyridyl, or 1-acetylamino-l -methylethyl; A is phenyl;

B is ethylene or propylene; W is NH, N-CH₃ or O;

R² is H;

L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=O)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group.

8. A compound according to Claim 7, wherein γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are selected from the group consisting of a) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is CH and Y⁴ is N; b) Y¹ is CH, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; c) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; d) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is N and Y⁴ is CH; e) Y¹ is C(L) and Y², Y³and Y⁴ are CH; f) Y¹, Y³and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² is C(L); g) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is C(L); h) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), and Y³ and Y⁴ are CH; i) Yl and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are CH; j) Y¹ and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² and Y³ are C(L); k) Y¹ and Y² are CH, Y³ is C(L) and Y⁴ is N; 1) γl and Y³ are CH, Y² is C(L) and Y⁴ is N; m) Y¹, Y², Y³and Y⁴ are CH; n) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), Y³ is CH and Y⁴ is N; o) γl, Y² and Y⁴ are CH, and Y³ is C(L); p) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), Y³ is N and Y⁴ is CH; q) γl and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are N; r) Y¹ is C(L), Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is N; and s) Y² is C(L), Y¹ and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is N;

R! is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, neopentyl, thiazolylethyl methylamino, dimethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, pyridyl, or 1 -acetylamino- 1 -methylethyl; A is phenyl;

B is ethylene or propylene; W is NH, N-CH3 or O;

R² is H;

L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=O)NH2_> trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group.

9. A compound according to Claim 8, wherein γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are selected from the group consisting of a) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is CH and Y⁴ is N; b) Y¹ is CH, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; c) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are C(L) and Y⁴ is N; d) Y¹ and Y³ are C(L), Y² is N and Y⁴ is CH; e) Y¹ is C(L) and Y², Y and Y⁴ are CH; f) γl, Y³and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² is C(L); g) Y¹, Y² and Y³ are CH, and Y⁴ is C(L); h) Y¹ and Y² are C(L), and Y³ and Y⁴ are CH; i) γl and Y³ are C(L), and Y² and Y⁴ are CH; and j) Y¹ and Y⁴ are CH, and Y² and Y³ are C(L);

R! is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, neopentyl, thiazolylethyl methylamino, dimethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, pyridyl, or 1 -acetylamino- 1 -methylethyl; A is phenyl; B is ethylene or propylene; W is NH, N-CH3 or O;

R² is H;

Z is phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thienyl, naphthyl or benzothienyl, said phenyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl and thienyl being optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from chloro, bromo, methyl, acetylamino, pivaloylamino, nitro and phenyl; and L is chloro, methyl, trifuluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, cyano, acetyl, -C(=O)NH2, trifuluoromethyloxy, methanesulfonyl, or 1-hydroxy-l -methyl-ethyl, or two adjacent L groups are joined together to form a methylenedioxy group.

10. A compound according to Claim 1 selected from

3-(4-{2-[({[(2,4-dimethyl-l,3-thiazol-5-yl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine; N-[5-({[({2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]ethyl}ami no)carbonyl]amino} sulfonyl)-l ,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]acetamide;

6-ethyl-5- (4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-5

H-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5-/]benzimidazole;

6-chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenylsulfonylJamino)carbonyl)amino] ethyl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[methyl({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)ami no]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJpro pyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine; 2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-l -methylethyl (4-m ethylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-propyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-isopropyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino

Jethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine; 2-butyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine;

2-isobutyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJ ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-neopentyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-[2-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethyl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-{4-[2-({[(4-biphenylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethylJphenyl}-2-ethyl-5,7-dime thyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-{4-[2-({[(l-naphthylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethylJphe nyl}-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-{4-[2-({[(2-naphthylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethyl]phe nyl} -3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(5-chloro-2-thienyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-

5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(4,5-dichloro-2-thienyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-2-et hyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 3-{4-[2-({[(l-benzothien-2-ylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethyl]phenyl}-2-ethyl-5,

7-dimethyl-3Η-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(2-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,7

-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 5-chloro-2-ethyl-7-methyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amin oJethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine;

6-cyano-2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)a mino]ethyl}phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyI)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJeth yl}phenyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-eJpyridine;

4-methyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[( {[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)benzimidazole;

7-chloro-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)benzimidazole;

5-methoxy-2-ethyl-3-(4- (2-[( {[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino} carbonyl)amino] ethyl

} phenyl)benzimidazole;

5-acetyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)benzimidazole; 5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}p henyl)- lH-benzimidazole;

} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole;

2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJeth yl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole;

4,6-dimethyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl} phenyl)benzimidazole;

5,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phen yl)-lH-benzimidazole; 5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl} phenyl)- lH-benzimidazole;

2-[4-(5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenylJethyl-(4-methylphenyl)sulfon ylcarbamate;

6-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)ami noJethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)ρhenethyl-(4-methylphen yl)sulfonylcarbamate; 5-chloro-6-methyl-l-(4- {2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl

} phenyl)- 1 H-benzimidazole;

6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide; 2-ethyl-3-{4-[2-({[({3-[hydroxy(oxido)aminoJphenyl}sulfonyl)aminoJcarbonyl} amino) ethylJphenyl}-5,7-dimethy]-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,7

-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; n-[4-({[({2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenylJethyl}amin o)carbonylJamino} sulfonyl)phenylJ-2,2-dimethylpropanamide;

3-(4-{2-[({[(2-chlorophenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,7

-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(3-chlorophenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,7

-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine; 3-(4- {2-[( {[(5-chloro-2-thienyl)sulfonyl]amino} carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-

5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(5-bromo-2-thienyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-

5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

3-(4-{2-[({[(2-bromophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,7 -dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine;

3-{4-[2-({[({4-chloro-3-nitrophenyl}sulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}amino)ethylJphenyl}-2- ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridine;

2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-cJpyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2- {4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl]phenyl} ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yljphenyl} ethyl)aminoJ carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (2- chlorophenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]-2-pyridinyl}ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (5- methyl-2-pyridinyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(4-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-[({2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-bJpyridin-3- yl)phenylJethyl}amino)carbonylJ-2-thiophenesulfonamide; 2-[4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl)phenylJethyl (4- methy lphenyl) sulfony lcarb am ate ;

2-[4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl (5- chloro-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-4-yl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; (lS)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}-l- methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[2-[ 1 -(acetylamino)- 1 -methylethyl]-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)- 1H- benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 6-chloro-2-ethyl- 1 -(4- {2-[methyI( {[(4- methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5- carboxamide; and salts thereof.

11. A compound according to Claim 1 selected from 6-ethyl-5- (4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-5

H-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5- ]benzimidazole;

6-chloro-5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenylsulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino] ethyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)phenyl]-l -methylethyl (4-m ethylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phen yl)-2-[2-(l,3-thiazol-2-yl)ethylJ-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(2-thienyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}phe nyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 3-(4-{2-[({[(2-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}phenyl)-2-ethyl-5,7- dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-3Η-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine;

2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine; 5-methoxy-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl

} phenyl)benzimidazole;

5-acetyl-2-ethyl-3-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)aminoJethyl}p henyl)benzimidazole; 5-cyano-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)- 1 H-benzimidazo le;

2-ethyl-5-hydroxy-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl

} phenyl)- 1 H-benzimidazole;

2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylJamino}carbonyl)amino]eth yl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole;

4-(6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl)phenethyl-(4-methylphen yl)sulfonylcarbamate; and

6-chloro-2-ethyl-l-(4-{2-[({[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino}carbonyl)amino]ethyl}p henyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide; 2-[4-(2-ethyl-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl]phenyl} ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[5,7-dimethyl-2-(methylamino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yljphenyl} ethyl)aminoJcarbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

N-{[(2-{4-[2-ethyl-5-(l-hydroxy-l-methylethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

2-{5-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJ-2-pyridinyl}ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (5- methyl-2-pyridinyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(4-pyridinyl)-5 -(tri fluoromethyl)- 1 H-benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl} ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[5-(aminocarbonyl)-6-chloro-2-ethyl-l H-benzimidazol- 1 -yljphenyl} ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N-{[(2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l- yljphenyl} ethyl)amino] carbonyl) -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; N-[({2-[4-(2-ethyl-5,7-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3- yl)phenyl] ethyl } amino)carbonylJ -2-thiophenesulfonamide;

2-[4-(4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l-yl)phenyl]ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- [4-(2-butyl-4,6-dimethyl- 1 H-imidazo [4,5 -cjpyridin- 1 -yl)phenyl] ethyl (4- methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l -yljphenyl} ethyl (5- chloro- 1 ,3 -dimethyl- 1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2- {4-[4,6-dimethyl-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-l -yljphenyl} ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 2-{4-[6-chloro-2-(2-pyridinyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-yl]phenyl}ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

(lS)-2-{4-[6-chloro-2-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-benzimidazol-l-ylJphenyl}-l- methylethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

N- {[(2- {4-[6-chloro-2-(l -hydroxy- 1 -methylethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)- 1H- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl)amino]carbonyl} -4-methylbenzenesulfonamide; and

N-{[(²-{ -[⁵ ₃ ⁷-^dimethyl-2-(lH-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl]phenyl}et hyl)amino]carbonyl}-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide; 2- {4-[2-(l,l-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-lH-imidazo[4,5-c]ρyridin-l -yljphenyl} ethyl

(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate;

2-{4-[2-[l-(acetylamino)-l-methylethyl]-6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-lH- benzimidazol-1 -yljphenyl} ethyl (4-methylphenyl)sulfonylcarbamate; 6-chloro-2-ethyl- 1-(4- {2- [methyl( { [(4-methy lphenyl)sul fonyljamino } carbonyl)amino] e thyl}phenyl)-lH-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide; and salts thereof.

12. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a disorder or condition mediated by prostaglandin in a mammal including a human, which comprises an effective amount of a compound of Claim 1 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable earner.

13. A method for the treatment of a medical condition in which prostaglandins are implicated as pathogens, in a mammalian subject including a human, comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of Claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

14. A pharmaceutical formulation comprising a compound of Claim 1, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and, optionally, one or more other pharmacologically active ingredients.

15. A compound of the following formula:

or salts thereof wherein γl, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CΗ or C(L) ;

R! is Η, Cχ_g alkyl, C2_g alkenyl, C2- alkynyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, Cχ.g alkoxy, halo- substituted Cι_8 alkoxy, C|_g alkyl-S(O)m-, Ql-, amino, mono- or di-(Cι _g alkyl)amino, Ci _4alkyl-C(=O)-N(R³)- or C₁. alkyl-S(O)m-N(R³)-, wherein said C g alkyl, C2-g alkenyl and C2-g alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, C1..3 alkyl, Cj_4 alkoxy-, C1..4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3..7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1,2-dihydronaphtyl, Q¹-, Ql-C(=0)-, QΪ-O-, ₄alkyl-0-, Q¹-C₁.₄alkyl-S(O)m-, Q¹-Ci_₄alkyl-C(0)-N(R³)-, or C₁.₄alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)-;

QI is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, Ci _

4 alkyl, halo-substituted C _ή. alkyl, hydroxy, Cj_4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1 -.4 alkoxy, Cι_4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι -4.alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1 -.4 alkyl, Cj- alkoxy-Cι _4alkyl, C\__ alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cχ_4alkylC(=O)-,

HO(O=)C-, C₁_₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, C1-.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- or NH₂(HN=)C-;

A is a benzene ring optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents or pyridine ring optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents, wherein said substituents selected from halo, C1.4 alkyl, halo-substituted Cι_4 alkyl, hydroxy, C1-.4 alkoxy, halo-substituted

C1-.4 alkoxy, Cj ^alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C|_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-

Cι_4 alkyl, Cj_4 alkoxy-Cι_4alkyl, C1-4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, acetyl,

R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, Cι_₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cj.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R C(=O)N(R⁴)- and NH (HN=)C-;

B is C2-6 alkylene, C3.7 cycloalkylene, C2-6 alkenylene, or C2-6 alkynylene optionally substituted with C1-.3 alkyl;

W is NH or O;

P is H, a protecting group, or Q3-OC(=O)-; Q is a 6-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally substituted with halo, C __ alkyl, C1 -.4 alkoxy, C\__ alkylthio, nitro, cyano, C]_4 alkylsulfonyl,

C _₄alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, or Cι_ alkyl-O(O=)C-;

L is halo, Cι _4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__\ alkyl, hydroxy, Cι_4 alkoxy, halo- substituted C\__ alkoxy, C1..4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cι -.4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1 -4 alkyl, _4 alkoxy-Cj_4alkyl, C .4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C\_ ₄alkylC(=0)-, HO(O=)C, C₁.₄alkyl-O(0=)C-, C_j_4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R3C(=O)N(R⁴)-, NH₂(HN=)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)- or R N(R⁴)S(O)m-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0, 1 or 2; and

R³ and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C\__\ alkyl.

16. A compound of the following formula:

-1 H -i ^γ?r^γγV ^γX I_H°

K (III) or salts thereof wherein Y^, Y², Y³ and Y⁴ are independently selected from N, CH or C(L) ; R! is H, Cι _g alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C3-.7 cycloalkyl, C g alkoxy, halo- substituted Cj.g alkoxy, Cμg alkyl-S(O)m-, Q^-, amino, mono- or di-(Cι_g alkyl)amino, C₁.₄alkyl-C(=O)-N(R³)- or Cι_₄alkyl-S(O)m-N(R³)-, wherein said C alkyl, C2- alkenyl and C2_ alkynyl are optionally substituted with halo, C1-.3 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-, C[_4 alkyl-S(O)m-, C3.7 cycloalkyl-, cyano, indanyl, 1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphtyl, 1,2-dihydronaphtyl, Q¹-, Ql-C(=O)-, O -O-, Qi-S^m-, Q^Cμ

₄alkyl-O-, Q -¹ -C ! _₄alkyl-N(R3)- or C₁.₄alkyl-C(O)-N(R³)-;

Q! is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, and is optionally substituted with halo, Cγ_ 4 alkyl, halo-substituted C\__. alkyl, hydroxy, Cj.4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1 -4 alkoxy, C1.4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(Cj_4alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1.4 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-C^alkyl, Cj_4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C]_4alkylC(=O)-,

HO(O=)C-, Cι_₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, R N(R⁴)C(=O)-, Cι_ alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- or NH₂(HN=)C-; A is a benzene ring optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents or pyridine ring optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents, wherein said substituents selected from halo, Cι_4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1..4 alkyl, hydroxy, Cj-4 alkoxy, halo-substituted

Cι_4 alkoxy, Cι_4alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C^_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-

C]_4 alkyl, C]_4 alkoxy-C^alkyl, Cj-4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, acetyl, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, Cι_₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)- and NH₂(HN=)C-;

B is C2-6 alkylene, C3_7 cycloalkylene, C2-6 alkenylene, or C2-6 alkynylene optionally substituted with C1 -.3 alkyl; W is NH or O; P is H, a protecting group, or Z-S(0)₂-N(R²)-C(=O)-;

Z is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring is optionally substituted with halo, C\__\ alkyl, halo-substituted

C|_4 alkyl, C\___. alkenyl, C\__\ alkynyl, hydroxy, C\__. alkoxy, halo-substituted C\__\ alkoxy, Cj_4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C^*[_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1.4 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-Cι _4alkyl, C1.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, Cj_4alkylC(=O)-,

R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, HO(O=)C-, Cι.₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, Cj.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, NH₂(HN=)C-, Q²-S(O)m-, Q²-O-, Q²-N(R³)- or Q²- ; L is halo, C1.4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1.4 alkyl, hydroxy, C1.4 alkoxy, halo- substituted C\__ alkoxy, C1-4 alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C|_4 alkyl)amino, cyano, HO-C1-4 alkyl, C1.4 alkoxy-Cj^alkyl, C1.4 alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, C\_ ₄alkylC(=O)-, HO(O=)C-, Cι _₄alkyl-O(O=)C-, C1.4 alkylsulfonylamino, C3.7 cycloalkyl, R³C(=O)N(R⁴)-, NH₂(HN=)C-, R³N(R⁴)C(=O)- or R³N(R⁴)S(O)m-, or two adjacent L groups are optionally joined together to form an alkylene chain having 3 or 4 members in which one or two (non-adjacent) carbon atoms are optionally replaced by oxygen atoms; m is 0, 1 or 2; and

R², R3, and R⁴ are independently selected from H and C1 --4 alkyl.