Novel imidazobenzazepine derivatives as dual H1/5-HT2A antagonists for the treatment of sleep disorders

A novel imidazobenzazepine template (5a) with potent dual H1/5-HT2A antagonist activity was identified. Application of a zwitterionic approach to this poorly selective and poorly developable starting point successfully delivered a class of high quality leads, 3-[4-(3-R1-2-R-5H-imidazo[1,2-b][2]benzazepin-11-yl)-1-piperazinyl]-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acids (e.g., 9, 19, 20, and 21), characterized by potent and balanced H1/5-HT2A receptor antagonist activities and good developability profiles.

Graphical abstractApplication of a zwitterionic approach successfully delivered a class of high quality leads, 3-[4-(3-R1-2-R-5H-imidazo[1,2-b][2]benzazepin-11-yl)-1-piperazinyl]-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acids (e.g., 9, 19, 20, and 21), characterized by potent and balanced H1/5-HT2A receptor antagonist activities and good developability profiles.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide