Eclipsed Conformation of the Exocyclic N−CH2 Bond in N-Neopentylpiperidines and the Stereodynamic Consequences As Studied by Dynamic NMR Spectroscopy and Molecular Mechanics Calculations
摘要:
The dynamic stereochemistry of a range of N-neopentylpiperidines 1 with an eclipsed N-CH2-t-Bu bond is compared with that of the corresponding range of N-ethylpiperidines 2 with a gauche N-CH2Me bond. By using dynamic NMR spectroscopy, the relative importance of ring inversion, exocyclic bond rotation, and nitrogen inversion are elucidated and barriers are reported and discussed. Minor populations of the neopentyl-axial-eclipsed conformation are detected directly and identified with the help of molecular mechanics calculations. The corresponding N-alkylpyrrolidines are also reported.
The present invention is directed to N-linked lactam compounds of general formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.