Abstract: Processes for preparing oxindoles, which can be utilized in the preparation of a variety of useful compounds, and methods for minimizing or preventing N-alkylation of amide containing compounds, including oxindoles, are provided.

Abstract: A process for making a compound of formula I and intermediate compounds thereof, wherein R1 is CN, F or Cl; R2 is H or Br; and R3 and R4 are each independently H or F. The compounds of formula I are useful in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of substituted amino alcohols HO—(CH2)n—NR1R2 from haloalcohols HO—(CH2)n—X, where X is Cl, Br or I, by reaction with an amine HNR1R2, in water as solvent at a temperature range of about 20° C. to about 90° C. optionally in the presence of a catalytic amount of an iodide source metal iodides. The haloalcohols are useful in the preparation of 6-[(substituted)phenyl]-triazolopyrimidine compounds which are useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain 6-[(substituted)phenyl]triazolopyrimidine compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions containing said compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein said compounds are anti-cancer agents useful for the treatment of cancer in mammals. This invention further relates to a method of treating or inhibiting the growth of cancerous tumor cells and associated diseases in a mammal and further provides a method for the treatment or prevention of cancerous tumors that express multiple drug resistance (MDR) or are resistant because of MDR, in a mammal in need thereof which method comprises administering to said mammal an effective amount of said compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides 6-chloro-5-{2,6-difluoro-4-[3-(methylamino)propoxy]phenyl}-2-pyrazin-2-yl-N-[(1S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methylethyl]pyrimidin-4-amine hemifumarate which is a tubulin inhibitor useful in the treatment of cancer and processes of making said hemifumarate.

Abstract: Processes for preparing substituted oxindole-2-ones, and specifically the following, are described, wherein R1-R4, R6, and n are defined herein. The processes include reacting a first alkali metal hydroxide, a tetraalkyl ammonium salt, a benzonitrile, and R6X or XCH2(CH2)nX?, wherein R6 is C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, C3 to C8 cycloalkyl, substituted C3 to C8 cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocyclic, or substituted heterocyclic, X and X? are, independently, leaving groups, and n is 1 to 5; (ii) reacting the product of step (i) with a second alkali metal hydroxide at a temperature of at least about 60° C.; (iii) reacting the product of step (ii) with an alkali alkoxide at a temperature of at least about 140° C. to form an oxindol-2-one; (iv) brominating the oxindol-2-one; and (v) coupling the brominated oxindol-2-one with a coupling reagent.

Abstract: Novel polymorph Form II and III, solvate Forms I, II, III, and IV, and the hydrate of 5-(4?-fluoro-2?-oxo-1?,2?-dihydrospiro[cyclopropane-1,3?-indol]-5?-yl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carbonitrile are provided, as are methods for preparing the same. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits containing these novel polymorphs, solvates, and hydrate, and combinations thereof are further provided, as are methods of contraception; treating or preventing fibroids, uterine leiomyomata, endometriosis, dysfunctional bleeding, polycystic ovary syndrome, hormone-dependent carcinomas; treating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder; providing hormone replacement therapy; stimulating food intake; synchronizing estrus; or treating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome using one or more of these polymorphs, solvates, or hydrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of 5-chloro-6-{2,6-difluoro-4-[3-(methylamino)propoxy]phenyl}-N-[(1S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methylethyl][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-amine salts; processes for the production thereof; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and methods for inhibiting tumor growth therewith.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of 6-[(substituted)phenyl]-triazolopyrimidine dicarboxylic acid salt and as a hydrated salt having the structural formula (I) wherein: R1 is CF3 or C2F5; R2 is H or C1-C3 alkyl; n is an integer of 2, 3, or 4; X is Cl or Br; R3 and R4 are each independently H or C1-C3 alkyl; or R3 and R4 when optionally taken together with the nitrogen atom to which each is attached form a 4 to 6 membered saturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 nitrogen atoms and 0-1 oxygen atoms or 0-1 sulfur atoms, and optionally substituted with R5; R5 is C1-C3 alkyl; wherein the dotted line is an optional bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for synthesizing piperazine-piperidine compounds, and compounds useful as 5-HT1A binding agents, particularly as 5-HT1A receptor antagonists and agonists. The processes also allow for safer and environmentally tolerant production of these useful compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved synthetic methods for the preparation of compounds that modulate proliferation or differentiation in a cell or tissue.

Abstract: The invention provides 6-chloro-5-{2,6-difluoro-4-[3-(methylamino)propoxy]phenyl}-2-pyrazin-2-yl-N-[(1S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methylethyl]pyrimidin-4-amine hemifumarate which is a tubulin inhibitor useful in the treatment of cancer and processes of making said hemifumarate.

Abstract: An alternative cover for landfill may be formed from a slurry mixture of water, cementitious binder, adhesion enhancing admixture and fiber. These constituents may be mixed and applied to cover landfilled wastes, granular material piles or for soil erosion control. The cover will harden to minimize water infiltration, wind blown dust, odor and affinity to birds, flies and other insects. The water may include tap water, landfill leachate and wastewater. The binder may include Portland cement, blended cement, cement kiln dust, class C fly ash, and/or calcium sulphate hemihydrate. The adhesion enhancing admixture includes water-dispersible polymers. The fibers may comprise shredded paper or wood or plastic fibers.

Abstract: A process for making a compound of formula (I) in which process the compound HC?C—(CH2)n—NH2 is reacted with the compound R1—SO2Cl to produce an intermediate compound, which intermediate compound is then reacted with the compound of formula to produce the compound of formula (I), and compounds produced by the process of this invention. The terms R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the definitions set forth in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for preparing N-substituted phthalimides of Formula I which are widely useful as intermediates in the preparation of organic compounds such as pharmaceuticals

Abstract: The invention provides 6-chloro-5-{2,6-difluoro-4-[3-(methylamino)propoxy]phenyl}-2-pyrazin-2-yl-N-[(1S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methylethyl]pyrimidin-4-amine hemifumarate which is a tubulin inhibitor useful in the treatment of cancer and processes of making hemifumarate compounds and compositioning of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of 5-chloro-6-{2,6-difluoro-4-[3-(methylamino)propoxy]phenyl}-N-[(1S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methylethyl][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-amine salts; processes for the production thereof; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and methods for inhibiting tumor growth therewith.

Abstract: Processes for preparing oxindoles, which can be utilized in the preparation of a variety of useful compounds, and methods for minimizing or preventing N-alkylation of amide containing compounds, including oxindoles, are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides 6-chloro-5-{2,6-difluoro-4-[3-(methylamino)propoxy]phenyl}-2-pyrazin-2-yl-N-[(1S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methylethyl]pyrimidin-4-amine hemifumarate which is a tubulin inhibitor useful in the treatment of cancer and processes of making said hemifumarate.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the preparation of 16?-alkoxy, 17?-hydroxy steroids via the reaction of a 16?,17?-epoxy steroid with an appropriate alcohol in the presence of base. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of 16?-alkoxy, 17?-hydroxy steroids.