Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 4-{[(2R,3S,4R,5S)-3-(3-chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-4-cyano-5-(2,2-dimethyl-propyl)-pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]-amino}-3-methoxy-benzoic acid of the formula (I) as well as intermediates thereof and pharmaceutical preparations thereof, comprising the step of reacting a compound of the formula (IV) with a compound of the formula (V), as defined in the specification, in the presence of a chiral silver- or copper catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel process for the preparation of a compound of formula I and its hydrates The compounds of formula I and the corresponding hydrates are pharmaceutically active substances.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for the large scale production of the compound 4-{[(2R,3S,4R,5S)-3-(3-chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-4-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-4-cyano-5-(2,2-dimethyl-propyl)-pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]-amino}-3-methoxy-benzoic acid.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel process for the preparation of a compound of formula I and its hydrates The compounds of formula I and the corresponding hydrates are pharmaceutically active substances.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one, 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one, and 5-Phenyl-1H-pyrazin-2-one derivatives according to generic Formula I-III: wherein, variables Q, R, X, X?, Y1, Y2, Y2?, Y3, Y4, Y5, m, and n are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formula I-III and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one, 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one, and 5-Phenyl-1H-pyrazin-2-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-III: wherein, variables Q, R, X, X?, Y1, Y2, Y2?, Y3, Y4, Y5, m, and n are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formulae I-III and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.