The present invention generally relates to processes and methods for the synthesis of endoperoxide compounds. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for preparing endoperoxide compounds starting from an aryl imine of formula (I) in the presence of a metallic catalyst and oxygen. The present invention also relates to endoperoxide compounds of formula (III) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful for therapy. All substituents are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer using the compounds of formula (III).
本发明通常涉及用于合成内过氧化物化合物的过程和方法。更具体地,该发明涉及一种从公式(I)的芳香
亚胺开始,在
金属催化剂和
氧气的存在下制备内过氧化物化合物的方法。本发明还涉及公式(III)的内过氧化物化合物及其药学上可接受的盐,用于治疗。所有取代基在此定义。还披露了使用公式(III)的化合物治疗癌症的方法。