Asymmetric Synthesis and Properties of the Enantiomers of the Antibacterial Agent 7-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride
Compound 1 is a potent member of the quinoloecarboxylic acid class of antibacterial agents and is currently undergoing clinical evaluation.We have developed efficient asymmetric syntheses of the enantiomers of this agent.The S-(+) enantiomer 1a is 1-2 log2 dilutions more active than the R-(-) enantiomer 1b against aerobic bacteria and 1-2 or more log2 dilutions more active against anaerobic bacteria in vitro.The enantiomer 1a shows significantly better in vivo activity in a Pseudomonas aeruginosa mouse protection model compared to racemic 1.Coupled with the improved solubility profile of 1a relative to racemic material, these features may be of practical significance from a clinical standpoint.
Rosen, Terry,Chu, Daniel T. W.,Lico, Isabella M.,Fernandes, Prabhavathi B.,Shen, Linus,et al.
p. 1586 - 1590
(2007/10/02)
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