Synthetic Process for Pharmaceutical Agents

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for preparing compounds of formula I and its salts are inefficient, leading to high costs, prolonged times, and significant waste, with a need for improved synthetic processes and intermediates for compounds of formula II and III to enhance yield and reduce waste.

Innovation Solution

Development of new synthetic processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula I, including methods for protecting, activating, deoxygenating, and deprotecting intermediates such as compounds of formula II and III, to optimize the preparation of formula I and its salts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If existing methods are used to prepare compounds of formula I and intermediates, then the synthesis can be completed, but the process is inefficient, costly, time-consuming, and generates significant waste

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesynthesis efficiencyVSAvoidpreparation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the synthesis into distinct modular stages (protection, activation, deoxygenation, deprotection) that can be independently optimized and performed in sequence, improving overall process efficiency and reducing time loss between operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies protection groups to intermediates before subsequent reactions, and performs activation steps in advance, allowing the main transformation to proceed more efficiently without time loss from sequential preparation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If existing methods are used to prepare compounds of formula I and intermediates, then the synthesis can be completed, but the cost is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesynthesis efficiencyVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes reaction parameters including solvent selection, temperature profiles, and reagent equivalents to optimize yield and reduce waste, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while maintaining high productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If existing methods are used to prepare compounds of formula I and intermediates, then the synthesis can be completed, but significant waste is generated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesynthesis efficiencyVSAvoidwaste
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs deprotection steps that recover and recycle protecting group fragments, and optimizes reaction conditions to minimize byproduct formation, thereby reducing waste while maintaining efficient synthesis

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts potentially harmful or wasteful reaction byproducts into useful intermediates or recyclable materials through careful selection of reaction conditions and workup procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Reliability

If existing methods are used to prepare compounds of formula I and intermediates, then the synthesis can be completed, but the yield is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveyieldVSAvoidsynthesis efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses carefully selected protecting groups and activation intermediates that facilitate high-yield transformations by preventing side reactions and ensuring clean reaction pathways

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9346796B2Methods and intermediates for preparing pharmaceutical agents
Publication Date: 2016.05.24 GILEAD SCIENCES INC
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AI summary

Methods and intermediates useful for preparing a compound of formula I:and salts thereof.