Synthesis of a Precursor to Sacubitril Using Enabling Technologies

Org Lett. 2015 Nov 6;17(21):5436-9. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b02806. Epub 2015 Oct 28.

Abstract

An efficient preparation of a precursor to the neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril is described. The convergent synthesis features a diastereoselective Reformatsky-type carbethoxyallylation and a rhodium-catalyzed stereoselective hydrogenation for installation of the two key stereocenters. Moreover, by integrating machine-assisted methods with batch processes, this procedure allows a safe and rapid production of the key intermediates which are promptly transformed to the target molecule (3·HCl) over 7 steps in 54% overall yield.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aminobutyrates / chemical synthesis*
  • Aminobutyrates / chemistry
  • Aminobutyrates / pharmacology
  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Catalysis
  • Drug Combinations
  • Hydrogenation
  • Molecular Structure
  • Neprilysin / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Rhodium / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Tetrazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Tetrazoles / chemistry
  • Tetrazoles / pharmacology
  • Valsartan

Substances

  • Aminobutyrates
  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Drug Combinations
  • Tetrazoles
  • Valsartan
  • Rhodium
  • Neprilysin
  • sacubitril and valsartan sodium hydrate drug combination