A Stereoselective Synthesis of BMS-262084, an Azetidinone-Based Tryptase Inhibitor

Abstract

A highly stereoselective synthesis of the novel tryptase inhibitor BMS-262084 was developed. Key to this synthesis was the discovery and development of a highly diastereoselective demethoxycarbonylation of diester 12 to form the trans-azetidinone 13. BMS-262084 was prepared in 10 steps from D-ornithine in 30% overall yield.