Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the stereoselective synthesis of 6-alpha-amino morphinans. In particular, the invention provides processes for the reductive amination of 6-keto normorphinans by catalytic transfer hydrogenation.

Abstract: The invention generally provides processes and intermediate compounds useful for the production of sinomenine derivatives. In particular, the process may encompass synthetic routes for the production of (+)-sinomenine derivatives and their intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein X?, R1, and R2 are as defined herein, and compositions thereof.

Abstract: A compound of formula I is disclosed. Compounds of formula I are useful as analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the N-alkylation of normorphinan compounds to produce N-alkylated morphinan compounds. In particular, the process relates to the alkylation of a normorphinan compound by a carboxaldehyde in the presence of a reducing agent to form an N-alkylated morphinan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to opioid and opioid-like compounds, and pharmaceutical formulations containing the same and methods of use thereof. Uses of the present invention include, but are not limited to, use for the prevention and treatment of septic shock and other disorders. The compounds described herein can be water soluble and can act through mechanisms mediated through pathways other than opiate receptors.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a process for converting a fused, tricyclic compound to a fused, tetracyclic compound that includes a furan ring therein. More particularly, the present disclosure related to a process for preparing a hydrocodone compound, or a compound structurally related thereto, and in particular (+)-hydrocodone, by subjecting a structurally corresponding sinomenine starting compound to a super acid-assisted furan ring closure reaction.

Abstract: New highly functionalizable Huprine derivatives of formula I: and a method for preparing such compounds and their use for treating neurological diseases in which the level of acetylcholine is affected such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I or II, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which relates to morphinan compounds useful as ?, ?, and/or ? receptor opioid compounds and pharmaceuticals containing same that may be useful for mediating analgesia, combating drug addiction, alcohol addiction, drug overdose, mental illness, bladder dysfunctions, neurogenic bladder, interstitial cystitis, urinary incontinence, premature ejaculation, inflammatory pain, peripherally mediated and neuropathic pain, cough, lung edema, diarrhea, cardiac disorders, cardioprotection, depression, and cognitive, respiratory, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome and gastro-intestinal disorders, immunomodulation, and anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein X?, R1, and R2 are as defined herein, and compositions thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula I, II, III, IV or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester or prodrug thereof:

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein X?, R1, and R2 are as defined herein, and compositions thereof, useful as a peripheral mu opioid receptor antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of 6-amino morphinan compounds and process for their synthesis. In particular, the processes provide for the reductive amination of 6-keto morphinans by catalytic transfer hydrogenation, to produce 6-amino morphinan compounds, which are epimerically and/or diastereomerically enriched.

Abstract: The invention relates to sinomenine derivatives, methods for their synthesis and their applications. The sinomenine derivatives include oxidation derivatives, and C-10 substituted sinomenine derivatives. Based on the readily oxidizable phenol group on sinomenine structure, using oxidation, oxidative dearomatization, or conjugated addition aromatization, one can introduce C-10 substitutions to synthesize the sinomenine derivatives. The sinomenine derivatives of the invention have the following structures: Using in vitro TNF-? inhibition assay, the activities of the synthetic compounds are assessed. Results from these assays shown that most compounds have anti-inflammatory effects, and some compounds have better activities than that of sinomenine. These compounds may be used in treating immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula (A), (B) or (C): wherein P is H, CH3 or a hydroxyl protecting group; X is O, a protected ketone, OH, a protected hydroxyl group or H; Y is OH, a protected hydroxyl group or H; W is C(CH3)2OH, C(CH3)(C(CH3)3)OH or COCH3; Z is C2-C10 alkyl or C2-C10 arylalkyl; and is a single bond or a double bond, is disclosed. The process is a reductive alkylation in the presence of hydrogen and a reductive alkylation catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the preparation of saturated ketone morphinan compounds by catalytic isomerization. In particular, the invention provides processes for the conversion of a morphinan comprising an allyl alcohol ring moiety into a morphinan comprising a saturated ketone ring moiety by an isomerization reaction catalyzed by an allyl-transition metal catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of quaternized compounds of formula:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel functional peripherally-acting ? opioid receptor antagonist of Formula I: The novel compounds of the present invention have reduced oral bioavailability without compromising opiate-induced analgesia in the CNS. The compounds of the present invention are further efficacious at low doses and are useful in treating gastrointestinal conditions associated with opioid analgesic therapy.

Abstract: The invention generally provides processes and intermediate compounds useful for the production of (+)-opiates. Non-limiting examples of (+) opiates that may be derived from one or more compounds of the invention include (+)-noroxymorphone, (+)-naltrexone, (+)-naloxone, (+)-N-cyclopropylmethylnorhydrocodone, (+)-N-cycloproylmethylnorhydromorphone, (+)-N-allylnorhydrocodone, (+)-N-allylnorhydromorphone, (+)-noroxycodone, (+)-naltrexol, (+)-naloxol, and (+)-3-O-methyl-naltrexone.

Abstract: A process for purifying plant extracts which consist essentially of noroxymorphone compounds and which comprise, as impurities, ?,?-unsaturated noroxymorphone compounds, by (a) converting the plant extract or the product of a subsequent stage in the synthesis of a selected noroxymorphone compound in a reaction which converts the hydroxyl groups present in the mixture to leaving groups of the formula —OR2 in which R2 is the introduced radical of the leaving group, (b) these leaving groups are optionally detached again, then (c) the resulting mixture is subjected to a selective hydrogenation, so that a saturated bond is formed in the ?,?-position of the unsaturated noroxymorphone compounds and any remaining leaving groups are each converted to a hydroxyl group and then optionally (d) the pure noroxymorphone compound is isolated; processing of the noroxymorphone purified in this way to naltrexone or naloxone or a salt of these compounds or a quaternary derivative of these compounds; pharmaceutical formulations c

Abstract: The invention relates generally to anti-angiogenesis agents and related methods of using to anti-angiogenesis agents for biomedical applications including direct monotherapy and combination therapy for treatment of an angiogenesis related condition. In an embodiment, the invention provides a class of opioid compounds and structurally related opioid derivatives exhibiting anti-VEGF activity for use in therapeutic procedures, including phototherapy. Opioid compounds and structurally related opioid derivatives of the invention may be administered alone or in combination with administration of a phototherapy agent and/or other therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A novel (+)-3-hydroxymorphinan derivatives and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as an active ingredient, which are useful for preventing or treating a neurodegenerative disease, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel prodrug of (+)-3-hydroxymorphinan compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a method for preparing the same, and its use for preventing or treating Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Kappa opioid receptor antagonists are provided that yield significant improvements in functional binding assays to kappa opioid receptors, and the use of these antagonists in treatment of disease states that are ameliorated by binding of the kappa opioid receptor such as heroin or cocaine addictions.

Abstract: To provide a light-emitting device that is capable of red-light-emitting with high luminance and high efficiency and that is excellent in endurance; and a metal coordination compound metal coordination compound having a partial structure represented by formula (1) that can be used in the light-emitting device, and that can also be used in applications, such as organic electroluminescent device materials, electrochemiluminescence (ECL) device materials, emission sensors, photosensitizers, displays, photographic materials, laser dyes, color filter dyes, optical communications, color conversion filters, backlights, illuminations, photosensitizing dyes, various light sources, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for the synthesis of morphinan-6-ones and salts, intermediates, and analogs thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel morphinan compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering a ?1 receptor agonist that also has NMDA antagonist activity.

Abstract: An antitussive, which can be used for therapy or prophylaxis of coughing, is disclosed. The antitussive comprises as an effective ingredient a morphinan derivative having a nitrogen-containing cyclic substituent or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, having a specific structure, such as the compound below [N-(17-cyclopeopylmethyl-4,5?-epoxy-3,14-dihydroxy-morphinan-6?-yl)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimide]. The antitussive has an excellent therapeutic or prophylactic effect against coughing and the side effects thereof are small.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the preparation of morphinans having a tertiary amine. In particular, the present invention provides processes for the formation of tertiary amine alkaloids by direct N-alkylation of secondary amine alkaloids, the processes co-mediated by an alkylating agent and a protic solvent or a mixture of a protic solvent and an aprotic solvent.

Abstract: 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel morphinan compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering a ?1 receptor agonist that also has NMDA antagonist activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to opioid and opioid-like compounds, and pharmaceutical formulations containing the same and methods of use thereof. Uses of the present invention include, but are not limited to, use for the prevention and treatment of septic shock and other disorders. The compounds described herein can be water soluble and can act through mechanisms mediated through pathways other than opiate receptors.

Abstract: 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications.

Abstract: A compound of formula I is disclosed. Compounds of formula I are useful as analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications.

Abstract: There is described a pharmaceutical composition for controlled release of an active compound wherein the active compound is selected from the group comprising tramadol, resveratrol, acetaminophen, xorphanol, cinfenoac, furcloprofen, bismuth subsalicylate, enofelast, triflusal, ketorfanol, indriline, furofenac, cizolirtine, dacemazine, demelverine, and fenethazine, and derivatives and/or combinations thereof for the treatment or alleviation of depression. More particularly, there is described an abuse resistant pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of inter alia, depression and controlled release pharmaceutical compositions of related thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new morphinan modulators of NMDA receptors, ?1 receptors, ?2 receptors, and/or ?3?4 nicotinic receptors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Processes are described for the synthesis of 3-hydroxymorphinan derivatives by hydrolysis of side products from the O-demethylation of 3-methoxymorphinan derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention concerns prodrugs of opioid analgesics and pharmaceutical compositions containing such prodrugs. Methods for providing more consistent pain relief by increasing the bioavailability of the opioid analgesic with the aforementioned prodrugs are provided. The invention also provides for decreasing the adverse GI side effects of opioid analgesics.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel morphinan compounds and their derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof. This disclosure also provides compositions comprising a compound of this disclosure and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering a ?1 receptor agonist that also has NMDA antagonist activity.

Abstract: Anti-malarial alkyloid compounds have the formula: wherein R1-R11 have various disclosed values or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of pain management, and more particularly to synergistic codrugs comprising an opioid and ketamine or norketamine which have been combined to form a single chemical codrug entity. When the codrug is administered it produces a synergistic analgesic response to pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of pain management, and more particularly to synergistic codrugs comprising an opioid and nornicotine which have been combined to form a single chemical codrug entity. When the codrug is administered it produces a synergistic analgesic response to pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation and pharmacological use of sinomenine derivatives of formula I. The approach disclosed herein is the modification of D ring by-substituting for R. Additional substitutions in the other rings are also provided herein. Several of the sinomenine derivatives have significantly greater anti-inflammation activity when compared with the parent compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to opioid and opioid-like compounds, and pharmaceutical formulations containing the same and methods of use thereof. Uses of the present invention include, but are not limited to, use for the prevention and treatment of septic shock and other disorders. The compounds described herein can be water soluble and can act through mechanisms mediated through pathways other than opiate receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the preparation of 10-keto and/or 10-hydroxy morphinans. In particular, the invention provides to processes for preparing a 10-keto morphinan by chromium-catalyzed benzylic oxidation of a morphinan with a periodic acid.

Abstract: Kappa opioid receptor antagonists are provided that yield significant improvements in functional binding assays to kappa opioid receptors, and the use of these antagonists in treatment of disease states that are ameliorated by binding of the kappa opioid receptor such as heroin or cocaine addictions.

Abstract: The present invention provides (+)-morphinans comprising Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) antagonist activity, as well as a method for identifying (+)-morphinans that may be therapeutically effective by determining whether the (+)-morphinan inhibits the activation of TLR9. Also provided are methods of using the (+)-morphinans comprising TLR9 antagonist activity to treat conditions such as traumatic pain, neuropathic pain, inflammatory disorders, acetaminophen toxicity, autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer.

Abstract: To provide a light-emitting device that is capable of red-light-emitting with high luminance and high efficiency and that is excellent in endurance; and a metal coordination compound metal coordination compound having a partial structure represented by formula (1) that can be used in the light-emitting device, and that can also be used in applications, such as organic electroluminescent device materials, electrochemiluminescence (ECL) device materials, emission sensors, photosensitizers, displays, photographic materials, laser dyes, color filter dyes, optical communications, color conversion filters, backlights, illuminations, photosensitizing dyes, various light sources, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the stereoselective synthesis of 6-alpha-amino morphinans. In particular, the invention provides processes for the reductive amination of 6-keto normorphinans by catalytic transfer hydrogenation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for the synthesis of morphinans. In particular, a process for cyclizing a ?,?-bicyclic ketone compound to form a nordihydrothebainone product using the Grewe cyclization reaction is improved by forming a reaction mixture comprising a ?,?-bicyclic ketone compound, a cyclizing acid and a water scavenging cyclization additive. In one embodiment, the Grewe transformation occurs in the presence of an acid anhydride as the cyclization additive. Further, the present invention is directed to processes for converting ?,?-bicyclic ketone compounds (e.g., by-products of the Grewe cyclization reaction) to ?,?-bicyclic ketone compounds, wherein the ?,?-bicyclic ketone compounds may be recovered to further undergo Grewe cyclization and form the nordihydrothebainone product.