a Merck Research Laboratories, MSD, Newhouse, Motherwell, Lanarkshire ML1 5SH, UK b Pharmacopeia, PO Box 5350, Princeton, NJ 08543, United States
Abstract:
Systematic optimisation of a poorly soluble lead series of isoxazole-3-carboxamides was conducted. Substitution of the 4-position with specific polar functionality afforded the requisite balance of potency, solubility and physicochemical properties. Compound 21a was found to be efficacious in the rat Capsaicin Hargreaves assay following oral administration.