Abstract: Methods for preparing compound of formula (I) are described, wherein R1-R3 are defined herein, as are methods for preparing the intermediates formed therein. Also described are methods for enantioselectively preparing a chiral compound of the following structure, wherein R2 and R3 are defined herein.

Abstract: A novel trifluoroacetylating agent, i.e., N-trifluoroacetylmorpholine, is described. This reagent is useful in the preparation of phenyl and heterocyclic sulfonamide compounds. Methods are therefore described for preparing sulfonamide compounds of the following structure, wherein R1 and R2 are defined herein, using N-trifluoroacetylmorpholine. The sulfonamide compounds that may be prepared as described herein include 5-chloro-thiophene-2-sulfonic acid [(1S,2R)-2-(3,5-difluoro-phenyl)-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-hydroxymethyl-propyl]-amide using N-trifluoroacetylmorpholine.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for preparing indolinone phenylaminopropanol derivatives, particularly chiral indolinone phenylaminopropanol derivatives of the general formula: The processes disclosed may be used to prepare, inter alia, 7-fluoro-1-[(1S, 2R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-3-(methylamino)propyl]-3,3-dimethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one and 7-fluoro-1-[(1S, 2R)-1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-3-(methylamino)propyl]-3,3-dimethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one. Intermediates of the processes are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides cycloalkylfused indole, benzothiophene, benzofuran, and indene derivatives, and methods for using them to, for example, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate central nervous system diseases by antagonizing 5-HT1A receptors and modulating serotonin levels.

Abstract: Methods of preparing compounds of formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided: wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, x, m, n, and Ar are as defined, and described in classes and subclasses herein, which are agonists or partial agonists of the 2C subtype of brain serotonin receptors. The compounds, and compositions containing the compounds, can be used to treat a variety of central nervous system disorders such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of bicyclicheteroaryl carboxaldehydes having the structural Formula I where X and Y are defined in the specification The bicyclic heteroaryl carboxaldehydes are useful as intermediates in the preparation of ?-lactamase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides cycloalkylfused indole, benzothiophene, benzofuran, and indene derivatives, and methods for using them to, for example, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate central nervous system diseases by antagonizing 5-HT1A receptors and modulating serotonin levels.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for preparing substituted aryl cycloalkanol derivatives, particularly chiral substituted aryl cycloalkanol derivatives of the general formula:

Abstract: The present invention provides cycloalkylfused indole, benzothiophene, benzofuran, and indene derivatives, and methods for using them to, for example, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate central nervous system diseases by antagonizing 5-HT1A receptors and modulating serotonin levels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new process and intermediates for the production of antiviral compound 4?,4-bis-{4,6-bis-[3-(bis-carbamoyl-methyl-1-sulfamoyl)-phenylamino]-[1,3,5]triazin-2-ylamino}-biphenyl-2,2?-disulfonic acid and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts.