摘要:
Studies directed toward the process research, development, and scale-up preparation of the potential alpha(v)beta(3) integrin antagonist 1 are described. A convergent approach is detailed wherein tetrahydropyrimidine hydroxybenzoic acid 2 is linked to the beta-amino acid ester 3 via a , catalytic HOBt coupling reaction. Saponification of the resulting ethyl ester, isolation of the corresponding zwitterion, H3PO4 salt formation, crystallization, and acetonitrile-to-acetone exchange give rise to I as a crystalline monohydrate in 67% overall yield from 4.