Abstract: A method for the preparation of a compound of Formula IV wherein P1 is H or a suitable protecting group, comprising preparation of a compound of Formula I wherein P2 is H or a suitable protecting group and R1 is H or C1-6alkyl.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formula I: with X selected from C4-8 cycloalkyl, C4-8 cycloalkenyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkenyl, C4-8 oxacycloalkyl, C4-8 dioxacycloalkyl, C6-8 oxacycloalkenyl, C6-8 dioxacycloalkenyl, C6 cyclodialkenyl, C6 oxacyclodialkenyl, C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkyl and C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkenyl ring, such that X is substituted with A, wherein A is —C1-6 alkyl-halo. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formula I: with X selected from C4-8 cycloalkyl, C4-8 cycloalkenyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkenyl, C4-8 oxacycloalkyl, C4-8 dioxacycloalkyl, C6-8 oxacycloalkenyl, C6-8 dioxacycloalkenyl, C6 cyclodialkenyl, C6 oxacyclodialkenyl, C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkyl and C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkenyl ring, such that X is substituted with A, wherein A is —C1-6 alkyl-halo. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formula I: with X selected from C4-8 cycloalkyl, C4-8 cycloalkenyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkenyl, C4-8 oxacycloalkyl, C4-8 dioxacycloalkyl, C6-8 oxacycloalkenyl, C6-8 dioxacycloalkenyl, C6 cyclodialkenyl, C6 oxacyclodialkenyl, C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkyl and C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkenyl ring, such that X is substituted with A, wherein A is —C1-6 alkyl-halo. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: A method for producing HIV maturation inhibitor compound is set forth using betulin as starting material, and utilizing Lossen rearrangement techniques.

Abstract: A process for preparing halogenated azaindole compounds makes use of stable reagents including a brominating reagent, a boroxine and a sulfonic anhydride to enhance the selectivity and yield of the final product. In addition, the process is associated with various other advantages, including the ability to recycle reagents, cost reduction, and improved manufacturability.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formula I: with X selected from C4-8 cycloalkyl, C4-8 cycloalkenyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkenyl, C4-8 oxacycloalkyl, C4-8 dioxacycloalkyl, C6-8 oxacycloalkenyl, C6-8 dioxacycloalkenyl, C6 cyclodialkenyl, C6 oxacyclodialkenyl, C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkyl and C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkenyl ring, such that X is substituted with A, wherein A is —C1-6 alkyl-halo. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.