d/-2,3-Diaryl-2H-1 -benzopy rans
The present invention relates to optically active d- and /-isomers of α7-2, 3-diaryl-2H-1-benzopyran and its derivatives, their preparation by the process of resolution, preparation of pharmaceutical compositions containing such isomers as active ingredients and their use as contraceptives, in the treatment and prophylaxis of breast cancer, osteoporosis, hypercholesteremia, endometriosis, vasoconstriction and endometrial disorders.
2,3-Diaryl-2H-1-benzopyrans have recently emerged as a novel group of non-steroidal compounds which are anti-estrogenic and possess significant activity against egg implantation and breast cancer ( see Kapil et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,254,568 dt. Oct.19, 1993; Saeed et al., J. Med. Chem., 33, 3210-3216, 1990; Sharma et al., J. Med. Chem., 33, 3216-3222, 3222-3229,1990). They have also been shown to be effective in the treatment of bone loss due to osteoporosis and other conditions, including post- menopausal osteoporosis and glucocorticoid -related osteoporosis, Paget s disease, hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemia of malignancy and other conditions characterized by excessive rates of bone resorption and/ or decreased rates of bone formation (see Labroo et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,389,646 dt. Feb.14, 1995 ). Further, they are also useful for lowering serum cholesterol ( see Eli Lilly & Company, Eur. Pat. No. 0,652,006 A1 dt. Nov.2, 1994). Indian Patent Appl. Nos. 173335, 173336, 173337 and 1141/DEL/91 describe the process for the preparation of α7-2,3-diaryl-2H-1-benzopyran and derivatives thereof. The invention provides compounds of the formula
wherein R
1 and R
2 which may be the same or different are each H, OH, linear or branched chain alkyl or alkoxy of 1 to 17 carbon atoms, linear or branched chain acyloxy of 2 to 18 carbon atoms or a halide group and R
3 is a tertiary amino alkoxy group such as O(CH
2)
nNR
4R
5 wherein R
4 and R
5 are same or different, linear or branched chain alkyl substituents of 1-18 carbon atoms or a cyclic ring containing 2 - 10 carbon atoms containing the N atom.
There are several preferred embodiments. In one preferred embodiment R1 and R2 are each independently H, OH or C^-alkoxy. Other preferred embodiments include (i) R1 being H or (ii) R1 and R2 each being an acyl, alkyl, alkoxy or a halide group. R3 is preferably a 2-piperidinoethoxy group.
With the increasing appreciation that the enantiomers of a chiral drug can differ in their biological activity, pharmacokinetically and/or pharmacodynamically, there is considerable interest in the resolution of such molecules into their pure enantiomeric forms. As 2,3-diaryl-2H-1-benzopyran and its derivatives evince potent antiestro- genic, antiimplantation, antibreast cancer, antioesteoporosis and serum cholesterol lowering activities, the applicants have affected additional research by affecting the resolution of racemic compound into its optically active laevo ( / ) and dextro (d) iso- meric forms. The achieved compounds particularly the /-isomer exhibits increased anti-implantation and antiestrogenic activities over the known dl- isomer.
The present invention therefore provides as new compounds laevo and dextro forms of d/-2,3-diaryl-2H-1-benzopyrans specifically: d-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)- 3-phenyl-2H-1-benzopyran, /-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl) -3-phenyl-2H -1-benzopyran, /-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran, /-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-7-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran, /-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxy -2H-1 - benzopyran, /-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran, d-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran.
The new compounds correspond to the general formula
wherein R , R and R3 have the meanings as stated above.
The invention includes within its scope the optically active /-acid and d-acid salts of the new compounds referred to above. These salts are characterized by the general formula
wherein X denotes the optically active anion and R\ R2 and R3 have the meanings as stated above.
According to a preferred feature, the present invention provides a process for the preparation of optically active / and d isomers of d/-2,3-diaryl-2H-1-benzopyrans and optically active salts thereof which comprises reacting a d/-2,3-diaryl-2H-1 -benzopyran compound of the general formula
wherein R1 and R2 which may be the same or different are each H, OH, linear or branched chain alkyl or alkoxy of 1 to 17 carbon atoms, linear or branched chain acyloxy of 2 to 18 carbon atoms or a halide group and R3 is a tertiary amino alkoxy group such as O(CH2)nNR4R5 wherein R4 and R5 are same or different, linear or branched chain alkyl substituents of 1-18 carbon atoms or a cyclic ring containing 2 - 10 carbon atoms containing the N atom with an optically active acid in a protic solvent to produce optically active salt of the formula
wherein X denotes the optically active acid anion, subjecting the reaction mixture to repeated fractional crystallization to obtain the said salt in crystalline form and subjecting the crystalline salt to alkaline hydrolysis to obtain the desired isomer.
According to a further feature, the invention provides a process for the preparation of /-2-4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran of the general formula
wherein R1, R2, R3 have the meanings stated herein and optically active /-acid salts thereof, which comprises reacting d/-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H -1 -benzopyran of the general formula
wherein R1, R2, R3 have the meanings stated above with an optically active /-acid in a protic solvent to produce on fractional crystallization of the reaction mixture /-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran /-acid salt of the general formula
wherein X denotes the optically active anion and R
1, R
2, R
3 have the meanings stated above and subjecting the said crystalline salt to alkaline hydrolysis to obtain the desired /-isomer.
According to a still further feature, the invention provides a process for the preparation of d-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1-benzopyran of the general formula
wherein R\ R2 and R3 have the meanings stated as above and optically active d-acid salt thereof which comprises reacting d/-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran of the general formula
wherein R\ R
2, R
3 have the meanings as stated above with an optically active d-acid in a protic solvent to produce on fractional crystallization of the reaction mixture d-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1-benzopyran d-acid salts of the general formula
wherein X denotes the optically active anion and R\ R2, R3 have the meanings stated as above and subjecting the said crystalline salt to alkaline hydrolysis to obtain the desired d-isomer.
The preferred optically active /-acid is di-p-toluoyl-/-tartaric acid while the preferred optically active d-acid is di-p-toluoyl-d-tartaric acid monohydrate. Examples of the protic solvents which may be employed in the reaction include ethanol or methanol.
According to yet another embodiment the invention provides a post-coital antifertility composition comprising as active ingredient /-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran or an optically ac- tive acid derivative thereof in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient thereof. Examples of the carriers or excipients with which the active ingredient may be combined to provide the above-mentioned composition include starch, dicalcium phosphate and calcium stearate and combinations of any of these. The novel /-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran was found to be two folds more active as an antifertility agent in female albino rats as compared to the corresponding d/-compound in a single day post-coital oral administration schedule.
The compounds of the invention are effective over a wide dosage range. For ex- ample, in the treatment of adult humans, dosages from about 0.05 to about 100 mg, preferably from about 0.1 to about 100 mg, per day may be used. A most preferable
dosage is about 0.1 mg to about 70 mg per day. In choosing a regimen useful in the prevention or treatment of estrogen related diseases or syndromes it may frequently be necessary to begin with a dosage of from about 20 to about 70 mg per day and when the condition is under control to reduce the dosage as low as from about 0.1 to about 10 mg per day. The exact dosage will depend upon the mode of administration, form in which administered, the subject to be treated and the body weight of the subject to be treated, and the preference and experience of the physician or veterinarian in charge.
The route of administration may be any route, which effectively transports the active compound to the appropriate or desired site of action, such as oral or par- enteral e.g. rectal, transdermal, depot, subcutaneous, intravenous, intraurethral, intramuscular, intranasal, ophthalmic solution or an ointment, the oral route being preferred.
Typical compositions include a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, associated with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient which may be a carrier or a diluent or be diluted by a carrier, or enclosed within a carrier which can be in the form of a capsule, sachet, paper or other con- tainer. In making the compositions, conventional techniques for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions may be used. For example, the active compound will usually be mixed with a carrier, or diluted by a carrier, or enclosed within a carrier which may be in the form of a ampoule, capsule, sachet, paper, or other container. When the carrier serves as a diluent, it may be solid, semi-solid, or liquid material which acts as a vehicle, excipient, or medium for the active compound. The active compound can be adsorbed on a granular solid container for example in a sachet. Some examples of suitable carriers are water, salt solutions, alcohols, polyethylene glycols, polyhydroxyethoxylated castor oil, gelatine, lactose, amylose, magnesium stearate, talc, silicic acid, fatty acid monoglycerides and diglycerides, pentaerythritol fatty acid esters, hydroxymethylcellulose and polyvinylpyrrolidone. The formulations may also include wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, preserving
agents, sweetening agents or flavouring agents. The formulations of the invention may be formulated so as to provide quick, sustained, or delayed release of the active ingredient after administration to the patient by employing procedures well known in the art.
The pharmaceutical preparations can be sterilized and mixed, if desired, with auxiliary agents, emulsifiers, salt for influencing osmotic pressure, buffers and/or colouring substances and the like, which do not deleteriously react with the active compounds.
For parenteral application, particularly suitable are injectable solutions or suspensions, preferably aqueous solutions with the active compound dissolved in poly- hydroxylated castor oil.
Tablets, dragees, or capsules having talc and/or a carbohydrate carrier or binder or the like are particularly suitable for oral application. Preferable carriers for tablets, dragees, or capsules include lactose, corn starch, and/or potato starch. A syrup or elixir can be used in cases where a sweetened vehicle can be employed.
Generally, the compounds are dispensed in unit form comprising from about 0.1 to about 100 mg in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier per unit dosage.
A typical tablet, appropriate for use in this method, may be prepared by conventional tabletting techniques and contains:
Active compound 5.0 mg
Lactosum 67.8 mg Ph.Eur.
Avicel® 31.4 mg
Amberlite® 1.0 mg Magnesii stearas 0.25 mg Ph. Eur.
The compounds according to this invention may be suitable for administration to an animal. Such animals include both domestic animals, for example livestock, laboratory animals, and household pets, and non-domestic animals such as wildlife. More preferably, the animal is a vertebrate. Most preferably, a compound according to this invention shall be administered to a mammal. It is especially preferred that the animal is a domestic mammal or a human. The most preferred mammal is a human. For such purposes, a compound of this invention may be administered as a feed additive or in bulk form.
The preparation of the novel compounds and its derivatives are described in the following non-limitative examples.
Example I
/-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)pheny l)-3-pheny I-2H-1 -benzopyran di-p-toluolyl -/-tartrate
d/-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran and di-p-toluoyl-/-tartaric acid in 1 :1 equivalent molar ratio were dissolved by warming in distilled ethanol and the mixture stirred for 3 hrs. Excess of ethanol was removed and the residue allowed to stand overnight to get crystals of /-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran di-p-toluoyl-/-tartrate, m.p. 126° C, [α] 0 D = -72.2 (c 1 in EtOH).
Example II
/-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)pheny l)-3-pheny I-2H-1 -benzopyran
The /-2-(4-(2-(1 -piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran di-p-toluoyl-/-tartrate salt obtained from the example I was hydrolyzed by dissolving it in ethyl acetate and treating it with aqueous alkali. The organic layer was washed with water to neutral, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate and concentrated to yield colorless crystalline
/-(2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran, m.p.75° C, [α]20 D = -34.3 (c 1 in EtOH).
Example III
d-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1-benzopyran di-p-toluoyl-d-tartrate
d/-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran and di-p-toluoyl-d-tartaric acid monohydrate in 1 :1 equivalent molar ratio were dissolved in ethanol and the mixture stirred for 3 hrs. Excess of ethanol was removed and the residue allowed to stand overnight to get crystals of pure d-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1-benzopyran di-p-toluoyl-d-tartrate as colorless solid m.p.132° C, [α] 20 D = +72.2 (c 1 in EtOH).
Example IV
d-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)pheny l)-3-pheny I-2H-1 -benzopyran
The d-2-(4-(2-(1 -piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-phenyl-2H-1 -benzopyran di-p-toluoyl-d-tartrate salt obtained from example III was hydrolyzed by dissolving the salt in ethyl acetate and treating it with aqueous alkali. The organic layer was washed with water to neutral, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate and concentrated to yield colorless, crystalline solid m.p. 69°C, [α]20 D = +34.3 (c 1 in EtOH).
Example V
/-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)pheny l-3-(4-methoxy pheny l)-2H-1 -benzopyran di- p-toloulyl-/-tartrate
d/-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran of the general formula I and di-p-toloulyl-/-tartaric acid in 1 :1 equivalent molar ratio were dissolved by warming in distilled ethanol and the mixture stirred for 3 hrs. Excess of ethanol was removed and the residue allowed to stand overnight to get the crystals of /-2-(4-(2-(1 -piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran di-p- toloulyl- artrate, m.p.122°C, [α]20 D= -83.9 (c 1 in EtOH).
Example VI
/-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran
The /-2-(4-(2-(1-piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran di- p-toloulyl-/-tartrate salt obtained from example V was hydrolysed by dissolving it in ethyl acetate and treating it with aqueous alkali. The organic layer was washed with water to neutral, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate and concentrated to yield colorless crystalline /-2-(4-(2-(1 -piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 - benzopyran, m.p. 92°C, [α]20 D= -40.3 (c 1 in EtOH).
Example VII
d-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran di- p-toloulyl-d-tartrate
d/-2-(4-(2-(1 -Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran and di- p-toloulyl-d-tartaric acid monohydrate in 1:1 equivalent molar ratio were dissolved in ethanol and the mixture stirred for 3 hrs. Excess of ethanol was removed and the residue allowed to stand overnight to get crystals of pure d-2-(4-(2-(1- piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran di-p-toloulyl-d- tartrate as colorless solid, m.p. 128°C, [α]20 D= +83.9 (c 1 in EtOH).
Example VIM
d-2-(4-(2-(1-Piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran
The d-2-(4-(2-(1 -piperidino)ethoxy)phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-1 -benzopyran di- p-toloulyl-d-tartrate salt obtained from example VII was hydrolysed by dissolving the salt in ethyl acetate and treating it with aqueous alkali. The organic layer was washed with water to neutral, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate and concentrated to yield colorless crystals, m.p. 89°C, [α]20 D= +40.3 (c 1 in EtOH).