Abstract: A method of making a compound of Formula VI: wherein Tr is a triphenyl group; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1–C4 alkyl, C1–C4 alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, and arylalkyl; R4 is C2–C6 alkyl, and R5 and R6 are each independently H or C1–C4 alkyl, involves the step of reacting a compound of Formula V: with Tr-OH to produce a compound of Formula VI. The compounds of Formula VI are useful as intermediates in the manufacture of antibiotic agents. Methods of making compounds of Formula V, and intermediates made or used in the foregoing methods, are also described.

Abstract: A method of making a compound of Formula VI: wherein Tr is a triphenyl group; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, and arylalkyl; R4 is C2-C6 alkyl, and R5 and R6 are each independently H or C1-C4 alkyl, involves the step of reacting a compound of Formula V: with Tr-OH to produce a compound of Formula VI. The compounds of Formula VI are useful as intermediates in the manufacture of antibiotic agents. Methods of making compounds of Formula V, and intermediates made or used in the foregoing methods, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation for camptothecin and camptothecin-like compounds and to novel intermediates used in this preparation. In particular, the invention provides a process for the preparation of the camptothecin derivative of formula (I′) known by the chemical name “7-(4-methylpiperazino-methylene)-10,11-ethylenedioxy-20(R,S)-camptothecin”, which comprises cyclising the compound of formula (II′), wherein X is halogen, particularly chloro, bromo, or iodo; and when the compound of formula (I′) is obtained as a mixture of enantiomers optionally resolving the mixture to obtain the desired enantiomer; and/or if desired, converting the resulting compound of formula (I′) or a salt thereof into a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of making a compound of Formula VI: 1

Abstract: A method of making a compound of Formula VI: wherein Tr is a triphenyl group; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, and arylalkyl; R4 is C2-C6 alkyl, and R5 and R6 are each independently H or C1-C4 alkyl, involves the step of reacting a compound of Formula V: with Tr—OH to produce a compound of Formula VI. The compounds of Formula VI are useful as intermediates in the manufacture of antibiotic agents. Methods of making compounds of Formula V, and intermediates made or used in the foregoing methods, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation for camptothecin and camptothecin-like compounds and to novel intermediates used in this preparation. In particular, the invention provides a process for the preparation of the camptothecin derivative of formula (I′) known by the chemical name “7-(4-methylpiperazino-methylene)-10,11-ethylenedioxy-20(R,S)-camptothecin”, which comprises cyclising the compound of formula (II′), wherein X is halogen, particularly chloro, bromo, or iodo; and when the compound of formula (I′) is obtained as a mixture of enantiomers optionally resolving the mixture to obtain the desired enantiomer; and/or if desired, converting the resulting compound of formula (I′) or a salt thereof into a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of making a compound of Formula VI: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation for camptothecin and camptothecin-like compounds and to novel intermediates used in this preparation. In particular, the invention provides a process for the preparation of the camptothecin derivative of formula (I′) known by the chemical name “7-(4-methylpiperazino-methylene)-10,11-ethylenedioxy-20(R,S)-camptothecin”, which comprises cyclising the compound of formula (II′), wherein X is halogen, particularly chloro, bromo, or iodo; and when the compound of formula (I′) is obtained as a mixture of enantiomers optionally resolving the mixture to obtain the desired enantiomer; and/or if desired, converting the resulting compound of formula (I′) or a salt thereof into a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of making a compound of Formula VI: wherein Tr is a triphenyl group; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, and arylalkyl; R4 is C2-C6 alkyl, and R5 and R6 are each independently H or C1-C4 alkyl, involves the step of reacting a compound of Formula V: with Tr-OH to produce a compound of Formula VI. The compounds of Formula VI are useful as intermediates in the manufacture of antibiotic agents. Methods of making compounds of Formula V, and intermediates made or used in the foregoing methods, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation for camptothecin and camptothecin-like compounds and to novel intermediates used in this preparation. In particular, the invention provides a process for the preparation of the camptothecin derivative of formula (I′) known by the chemical name “7-(4-methylpiperazinomethylene)-10,11-ethylenedioxy-20(R,S)-camptothecin”, which comprises cyclising the compound of formula (II′), wherein X is halogen, particularly chloro, bromo, or iodo; and when the compound of formula (I′) is obtained as a mixture of enantiomers optionally resolving the mixture to obtain the desired enantiomer; and/or if desired, converting the resulting compound of formula (I′) or a salt thereof into a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of making a compound of Formula VI: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation for camptothecin and camptothecin-like compounds and to novel intermediates used in this preparation. In particular, the invention provides a process for the preparation of the camptothecin derivative of formula (I′) known by the chemical name “7-(4-methylpiperazino-methylene)-10,11-ethylenedioxy-20(R,S)-camptothecin”, which comprises cyclising the compound of formula (II′), wherein X is halogen, particularly chloro, bromo, or iodo; and when the compound of formula (I′) is obtained as a mixture of enantiomers optionally resolving the mixture to obtain the desired enantiomer; and/or if desired, converting the resulting compound of formula (I′) or a salt thereof into a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of camptothecin and camptothecin-like compounds and to novel intermediates used in this preparation. In particular, the invention provides a process for the preparation of the camptothecin derivative of formula (I') known by the chemical name "7-(4-methylpiperazino-methylene)-10,11-ethylenedioxy-20(R,S)-camptothecin ", which comprises cyclising the compound of formula (II'), wherein X is halogen, particularly chloro, bromo, or iodo; and when the compound of formula (I') is obtained as a mixture of enantiomers optionally resolving the mixture to obtain the desired enantiomer, and/or if desired, converting the resulting compound of formula (I') or a salt thereof into a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards new methods of making DE ring intermediates of Formula (III), ##STR1## wherein Y is H or halogen and R is loweralkyl, which in turn are useful in methods of making camptothecin and camptothecin analogs. The present invention also provides new compounds useful in the methods of making compounds of Formula (III).

Abstract: Methods of making asymmetric DE ring intermediates for the synthesis of camptothecin and camptothecin analogs employ a dioxane intermediate as the immediate precursor to the DE ring intermediate. Novel intermediates are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are new methods of making camptothecin and camptothecin analogs defined by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is loweralkyl; R.sub.1 is H, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, or halo; and R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently H, amino, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, loweralkylthiol, di(loweralkyl)amino, cyano, methylenedioxy, formyl, nitro, halo, trifluoromethyl, aminomethyl, azido, amido, hydrazino, or any of the twenty standard amino acids bonded to the A ring via the amino-nitrogen atom. The methods comprise cyclizing a compound of Formula IV: ##STR2## wherein X is Br or I, and Y is H, by an Aryl-to-Aryl free radical coupling reaction to yield a compound of Formula I. Compounds of Formula IV are made by alkylating a compound of Formula III: ##STR3## wherein R is loweralkyl and Y is H with a compound of Formula II-x: ##STR4## wherein X is a Br or I and V is hydroxy, by a Mitsunobu reaction to yield the compound of Formula IV.

Abstract: Disclosed are new methods of making camptothecin and camptothecin analogs defined by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is loweralkyl; R.sub.1 is H, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, or halo; and R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently H, amino, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, loweralkylthiol, di(loweralkyl)amino, cyano, methylenedioxy, formyl, nitro, halo, trifluoromethyl, aminomethyl, azido, amido, hydrazino, or any of the twenty standard amino acids bonded to the A ring via the amino-nitrogen atom. The methods comprise cyclizing a compound of Formula IV: ##STR2## wherein X is Br or I, and Y is H, by an Aryl-to-Aryl free radical coupling reaction to yield a compound of Formula I. Compounds of Formula IV are made by alkylating a compound of Formula III: ##STR3## wherein R is loweralkyl and Y is H with a compound of Formula II-x: ##STR4## wherein X is a Br or I and V is hydroxy, by a Mitsunobu reaction to yield the compound of Formula IV.

Abstract: A method of making racemic DE ring intermediates for the synthesis of camptothecin and camptothecin analogs employing novel intermediates of Formula (XX) and (XXI): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.20 is loweralkyl, R is loweralkyl, Y is H or halogen, and R.sub.21 is loweralkoxy; as precursors to the DE ring intermediate.The present invention also provides a camptothecin analog of Formula (I-A): ##STR2## wherein: Hal is a halogen;and the remainder of the variables are as defined in the specification.Additionally, other novel compounds useful in the preparation of the compounds of Formula (I-A) and methods of producing compounds of (I-A) are also provided.

Abstract: A method of making racemic DE ring intermediates for the synthesis of camptothecin and camptothecin analogs employing novel intermediates of Formula XX and XXI: ##STR1## as precursors to the DE ring intermediate. The present invention also provides camptothecin analog of Formula I-A ##STR2## wherein: Hal is a halogen is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, and Br;R may be loweralkyl;R.sub.1 may be H, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, or halo;R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 may each independently be H, amino, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, loweralkyl-thio, di(loweralkyl)amino, cyano, methylenedioxy, formyl, nitro, halo, trifluoromethyl, amninomethyl, azido, amido, hydrazino, or any of the twenty standard amino acids bonded to the A ring via the amino-nitrogen atom.Additionally, novel compounds useful in the preparation of the compounds of Formula I-A are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of making asymmetric DE ring intermediates for the synthesis of camptothecin and camptothecin analogs employ a dioxane intermediate as the immediate precursor to the DE ring intermediate. Novel intermediates are also disclosed.