Abstract: Processes for preparing biheteroaryl compounds are provided, including the biheteroaryl compound 3-(difluoromethoxy)-5-[2-(3,3-difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-[(1S,4S)-2-oxa-5-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-5-yl]pyrimidin-4-yl]pyridin-2-amine. Among other advantages, the processes provide for: the use of solvents that are relatively non-toxic and inexpensive; reduced usage of expensive precious metal catalysts; reaction temperature reduction in certain steps; the use of relatively non-toxic oxidation agents; the use of inexpensive transition metal catalysts; a reduction of molar ratios of certain reactants thereby improving process efficiency while reducing cost and waste; significantly higher reactant concentrations in certain steps; elimination of the need for multiple chromatographic purification steps; elimination of the need for certain extraction steps using organic solvent; and provide for higher yield and improved purity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 7-(4,7-diazaspiro[2.5]octan-7-yl)-2-(2,8-dimethylimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-6-yl)pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives useful as pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 7-(4,7-diazaspiro[2.5]octan-7-yl)-2-(2,8-dimethylimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-6-yl)pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives useful as pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides processes to manufacture substituted 1-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)-cyclohexyl]-5,6-dihydro-4H-2,3,5,10b-tetraaza-benzo[e]azulenes. Also disclosed are compounds useful as intermediates in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides processes to manufacture substituted 1-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)-cyclohexyl]-5,6-dihydro-4H-2,3,5,10b-tetraaza-benzo[e]azulenes. Also disclosed are compounds useful as intermediates in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 7-(4,7-diazaspiro[2.5]octan-7-yl)-2-(2,8-dimethylimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-6-yl)pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives useful as pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-2-ylpyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives useful as pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides processes to manufacture substituted 1-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)-cyclohexyl]-5,6-dihydro-4H-2,3,5,10b-tetraaza-benzo[e]azulenes. Also disclosed are compounds useful as intermediates in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-2-ylpyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives useful as pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes to manufacture substituted 1-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)-cyclohexyl]-5,6-dihydro-4H-2,3,5,10b-tetraaza-benzo[e]azulenes. Also disclosed are compounds useful as intermediates in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes to manufacture substituted 1-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)-cyclohexyl]-5,6-dihydro-4H-2,3,5,10b-tetraaza-benzo[e]azulenes. Also disclosed are compounds useful as intermediates in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of (3S,4S)- or (3R,4R)-1-benzyl-4-(halogen-aryl)-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acids of formula I or salts thereof, wherein X and Y are each independently hydrogen or a halogen atom, with the proviso that at least one of X or Y is a halogen atom. The compounds of formula I are useful as starting materials or intermediates for the preparation of pharmaceutically active compounds, especially for compounds, which are useful for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of (3S,4S)- or (3R,4R)-1-benzyl-4-(halogen-aryl)-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acids of formula I or salts thereof, wherein X and Y are each independently hydrogen or a halogen atom, with the proviso that at least one of X or Y is a halogen atom. The compounds of formula I are useful as starting materials or intermediates for the preparation of pharmaceutically active compounds, especially for compounds, which are useful for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the optical resolution of a dibenzo[b,d]azepinone derivative of formula II, wherein R1 is hydrogen or halogen and R2 is either C1-4-alkyl optionally substituted with C3-7-cycloalkyl or benzyl which is optionally substituted with C1-4-alkoxy, to obtain a (S)-7-amino-5H,7H-dibenzo[b,d]azepin-6-one of formula I, wherein R1 is as in the compound of formula II. The (S)-7-amino-5H,7H-dibenzo[b,d]azepin-6-one of formula I can be used as a chiral building block for the preparation of malonamide derivatives which have the potential to act as ?-secretase inhibitors and therefore may be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the optical resolution of a dibenzo[b,d]azepinone derivative of formula II, wherein R1 is hydrogen or halogen and R2 is either C1-4-alkyl optionally substituted with C3-7-cycloalkyl or benzyl which is optionally substituted with C1-4-alkoxy, to obtain a (S)-7-amino-5H,7H-dibenzo[b,d]azepin-6-one of formula I, wherein R1 is as in the compound of formula II. The (S)-7-amino-5H,7H-dibenzo[b,d]azepin-6-one of formula I can be used as a chiral building block for the preparation of malonamide derivatives which have the potential to act as ?-secretase inhibitors and therefore may be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new crystalline modification of 2-(3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-N-[6-(1,1-dioxo-1?6-thiomorpholin-4-yl)-4-(4-fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-isobutyramide characterized by the following X-ray diffraction pattern obtained with a CuK?, radiation at 2? (2Theta)=4.5, 6.4, 7.5, 7.7, 8.0, 8.2, 10.0, 10.2, 10.9, 11.1, 12.9, 13.4, 14.0, 14.5, 15.1, 15.6, 16.2, 16.5, 17.3, 17.5, 18.0, 18.9, 19.3, 19.5, 19.9, 20.1, 20.6, 21.0, 21.4, 22.7, 23.1 and 23.6 and an infrared spectrum having sharp bands at 2925, 2854, 1637, 1604, 1484, 1395, 1375, 1285, 1230, 1172, 1125, 1082, 999, 943, 893, 868, 860, 782, 705, 684 cm?1, and wherein the extrapolated melting point (DSC) is 137.2° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new crystalline modification of 2-(3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-N-[6-(1,1-dioxo-1&lgr;6-thiomorpholin-4-yl)-4-(4-fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-isobutyramide characterized by the following X-ray diffraction pattern obtained with a CuK&agr;, radiation at 2&thgr; (2Theta)=4.5, 6.4, 7.5, 7.7, 8.0, 8.2, 10.0, 10.2, 10.9, 11.1, 12.9, 13.4, 14.0, 14.5, 15.1, 15.6, 16.2, 16.5, 17.3, 17.5, 18.0, 18.9, 19.3, 19.5, 19.9, 20.1, 20.6, 21.0, 21.4, 22.7, 23.1 and 23.6 and an infrared spectrum having sharp bands at 2925, 2854, 1637, 1604, 1484, 1395, 1375, 1285, 1230, 1172, 1125, 1082, 999, 943, 893, 868, 860, 782, 705, 684 cm−1, and wherein the extrapolated melting point (DSC) is 137.2° C.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the preparation of a compound of formula The compounds of formula I are valuable intermediates for the manufacture of therapeutically active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the preparation of a compound of formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compound 7-Chloro-3-(5-dimethylaminomethyl-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl)-5-methyl-4,5-dihydro-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-6-one (I) and to the use of the compound of formula I for the manufacture of medicaments to be used as anxiolytic and/or anticonvulsant and/or non-sedative sleep-inducing medicaments.