Synthesis of M5 NAM analogs 9–11.a
aReagents and conditions: (a) nBuLi, THF, −78 °C, 2h, 50%; (b) ethylenediamine, pTsOH, 4Å sieves, toluene, 150°C μW 25 min, 70%; (c) 3,4-difluorobenzoyl chloride, DIPEA, DCM, 80%; (d) SFC, (CHIRALPAK IE, 20 mm × 250 mm column at 40 °C, back-pressure regulated at 100 bar, IPA cosolvent, 30% isocratic prep over 7 min at 80 mL/min).