A process is provided for preparing 4-(8-(2-chlorophenoxy)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3-yl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-1-ol and novel intermediates used in the process. The compound is a 11-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor which exhibits activity in the treatment of various metabolic diseases.

A process is provided for preparing 4-(8-(2-chlorophenoxy)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3-yl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-1-ol and novel intermediates used in the process. The compound is a 11-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor which exhibits activity in the treatment of various metabolic diseases.

A process is provided for preparing 4-(8-(2-chlorophenoxy)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3-yl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-1-ol and novel intermediates used in the process. The compound is a 11-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor which exhibits activity in the treatment of various metabolic diseases.

The present application relates to bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-ol and related compounds, methods of making them, and methods of using them as flavor and fragrance ingredients in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, consumer, and other compositions and products.