Multi-step parallel synthesis enabled optimization of benzofuran derivatives as pan-genotypic non-nucleoside inhibitors of HCV NS5B.

Bioorg Med Chem Lett

Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Merck & Co., Inc., 2015 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA.

Published: April 2020

In a lead optimization effort towards NS5B NNI inhibitors, two multi-step parallel libraries were designed and successfully synthesized. Through this effort we discovered compound 9B, which achieved rigorous and delicate balance of inhibition across the common genotypes and mutants with <10 nM potency. In addition, the bicyclic compounds 9B exhibited improved FASSIF solubility over the tetracyclic compound MK-8876. This strategic approach demonstrated that, even within limited reaction scope, multi-step parallel libraries could provide access to more complex chemical space. This expedient access facilitates diverse, purpose-driven optimization of SAR and physicochemical properties.

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