Indanone derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or optical isomers thereof, preparation method for same, and pharmaceutical compositions containing same as active ingredient for preventing or treating viral diseases

09890133 ยท 2018-02-13

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Abstract

Disclosed are novel indanone derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof or enantiomers, a preparation method thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or treatment of viral diseases, comprising the same as an active ingredient. The indanone derivatives have excellent inhibitory activity against picornaviruses including coxsackie-, entero-, echo-, Polio-, and rhinoviruses, as well as exhibiting low cytotoxicity, so that they can be useful as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or treatment of viral diseases including poliomyelitis, paralysis, acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, viral meningitis, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular disease, hepatitis A, myositis, myocarditis, pancreatitis, diabetes, epidemic myalgia, encephalitis, cold, herpangina, foot-and-mouth disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, sinusitis or otitis media.

Claims

1. A compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or an enantiomer thereof: ##STR00313## wherein, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, and A.sup.3 are, independently or optionally, selected from the group consisting of H, halogen, OH, CN, N.sub.3, C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkyl, 5-7-membered heterocycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with OH or methoxyphenylalkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.12 aryl, O(CO)R.sup.1, (CO)R.sup.1, (CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NO.sub.2, NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CS)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)OR.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)NR.sup.2R.sup.3, NR.sup.1(SO.sub.2)R.sup.2, and NR.sup.1(CS)NR.sup.2R.sup.3, with a proviso that at least two of A.sup.1, A.sup.2, and A.sup.3 may form a ring together if they are adjacent to each other; A.sup.4 is NR.sup.1R.sup.2; D is OH, halogen, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, O(CH.sub.2).sub.nOH, O(CO)R.sup.1, (CO)R.sup.1, (CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NO.sub.2, NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(O)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CS)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)OR.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)NR.sup.1R.sup.2, or NR.sup.1(CS)NR.sup.1R.sup.2; E is halogen, OH, CN, NCO, N.sub.3, C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy, O(CO)R.sup.1, (CO)R.sup.1, (CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NO.sub.2, NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CS)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)OR.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)NR.sup.2OR.sup.3, NR.sup.1(SO.sub.2)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CS)NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(PO)(OR.sup.2).sub.2, or ##STR00314## G.sup.1, G.sup.3, and G.sup.4 are independently or optionally selected from the group consisting of H, halogen, OH, CN, C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.12 aryl, O(CO)R.sup.1, (CO)R.sup.1, (CO)OR.sup.1, (CH.sub.2).sub.n(CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NO.sub.2, NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CS)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)OR.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)NR.sup.2R.sup.3, and NR.sup.1(CS)NR.sup.2R.sup.3; G.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, OH, CN, C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy, branched C.sub.3-C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.12 aryl, O(CO)R.sup.1, (CO)R.sup.1, (CO)OR.sup.1, (CH.sub.2).sub.n(CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)OR.sup.1, O(CO)NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NO.sub.2, NR.sup.1R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CS)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)OR.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)NR.sup.2R.sup.3, and NR.sup.1(CS)NR.sup.2R.sup.3; X is hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, hydroxy, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkyl, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkylene, NNR.sup.1R.sup.2, NR.sup.1OR.sup.2, or NOR.sup.1; Y is O; R.sup.5 is (CO)H, (CO)OH, (CO)R.sup.1, (CS)R.sup.1, or (CO)OR.sup.1; Z is C or N; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkyl, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkylene unsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, C.sub.3-C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-C.sub.7 heterocycloalkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.12 aryl, or 5-14-membered heteroaryl; wherein the heterocycloalkyl may be substituted with at least one oxygen atom via a double bond, the aryl is mono- or bicyclic and may have at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, phenyl, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, R.sup.5, and C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, the heteroaryl is mono-, bi- or tricyclic, and may have at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, OH, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, CN, O or O.sup., linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkyl, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy, and phenyl, the linear or branched alkyl may be unsubstituted or substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of phenyl, halogen, 5-7-membered heteroaryl, and NHBoc, the phenyl may be substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, phenyl, or phenyl-substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxy, the heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl contains at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, the halogen is F, Cl, Br, or I, n is an integer of 1-10, and custom character represents a single or double bond; wherein when Z is N, A.sup.4 is not present.

2. The compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1, wherein A.sup.1, A.sup.2, and A.sup.3 are, independently or optionally, selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkoxy, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, 5-7-membered heterocycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with OH or methoxyphenylalkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.12 aryl, NO.sub.2, and NR.sup.1R.sup.2; D is OH, halogen, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, or C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted with phenyl; E is halogen, OH, C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkoxy, NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2, NR.sup.1(CO)OR.sup.2, or NR.sup.1(CO)NR.sup.1R.sup.2; G.sup.1, G.sup.3, and G.sup.4 are, independently or optionally, selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkoxy, and linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.16 alkyl; G.sup.2 is C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkoxy or isopropyl; X is oxygen, hydroxyl, or linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl; Z is C or N; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.3-C.sub.7 heterocycloalkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.12 aryl, or 5-14-membered heteroaryl; wherein the heterocycloalkyl may be substituted with at least one oxygen atom via a double bond, the aryl is mono- or bicyclic and may have at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, phenyl, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl, and C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkoxy, the heteroaryl is mono-, bi- or tricyclic, and may have at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, OH, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, CN, O or O.sup., linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkyl, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy, and phenyl, the linear or branched alkyl may be unsubstituted or substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of phenyl, halogen, and 5-7-membered heteroaryl, the phenyl may be substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, and phenyl, the heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl contains at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, the halogen is F, or Cl, and custom character represents a single or double bond.

3. The compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1, wherein A.sup.1, A.sup.2, and A.sup.3 are, independently or optionally, selected from the group consisting of H and NR.sup.1R.sup.2; D is OH; E is OH or NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2; G.sup.1, G.sup.3, and G.sup.4 are, independently or optionally, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.15 alkyl; G.sup.2 is isopropyl; X is oxygen; Z is C; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are, independently, hydrogen or 5-14-membered heteroaryl; wherein, the 5-14-membered heteroaryl is monocyclic, bicyclic, or tricyclic, and may be substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, OH, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, CN, O or O.sup., linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkyl, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy, and phenyl, the phenyl may be substituted with at least one substituent selected form the group consisting of halogen and phenyl, the heteroaryl contains a heteroatom selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and the halogen is F or Cl, and custom character represents a single or double bond.

4. The compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1, wherein A.sup.1, A.sup.2, and A.sup.3 are H, and A.sup.4 is NH.sub.2; D is OH; E is NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2; G.sup.1, G.sup.3 and G.sup.4 are H, and G.sup.2 is isopropyl; X is oxygen; Z is C; R.sup.1 is hydrogen and R.sup.2 is 5-14-membered heteroaryl; wherein the heteroaryl is furane, benzofurane, pyridine, pyrazolopyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazolopyrimidine, pyrazine, thiopene, quinoline, isoquinoline, triazole, thiazole, indole, pyrazole, indazole, tetrazole, benzotriazole, chromene, pyrane, pyrrole, benzopyrazole, isoxazole, xanthene, cinnoline, imidazole, benzoimidazole, acridine, imidazopyridine, imidazopyrimidine, quinoxaline, pyridazine, tetrazolopyridine, triazolopyridine, triazolopyrimidine or indolizine, and may be substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, OH, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, CN, O or O.sup., linear or branched C.sub.3-C.sub.10 alkyl, linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.10 alkoxy, and phenyl, and the halogen is F or Cl, and custom character represents a double bond.

5. The compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of: 9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b-methoxy-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one; 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one; 1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate; 7-ethyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-1-nitro-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one; 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-nitro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one; 1,4-diamino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one; 1,2-diamino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one; N-(1-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-acetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-isobutylamide; pentanoic acid (1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-amide; 1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b-pentanamido-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl pentanoate; 1-amino-9b-hexanamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl hexanoate; 1-amino-9b-heptanamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl heptanoate; 9b-acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b-yl methyl carbonate; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)pivalamide; 9b-acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl butyl carbonate; 9b-acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl ethyl carbonate; 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzofuro[2,3:3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-b]pyridin-10(9bH)-one; 1-(ethylamino)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)propionamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)butyramide; 1-(dimethylamino)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]-furan-10(9bH)-one; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)benzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methoxybenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-chlorobenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide; 1-(4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-amino-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]-indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiourea; 1-(4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-amino-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]-indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-(phenyl)thiourea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)urea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-butylurea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)urea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(tert-butyl)urea; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)formamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)methanesulfonamide; diethyl (1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)phosphoamidate; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-cyanobenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-naphthamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-[1,1-biphenyl]-4-carboxamide; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-ethylurea; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)tetrahydrofurane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1,1,1-trifluoromethanesulfonamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-phenylacetamide; (E)-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)acrylamide; 2-([1,1-biphenyl]-4-yl)-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)acetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-methylbenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylbenzamide; methyl-4-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylcarbamoyl)benzoate; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chlorobenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3,5-dimethylbenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2,4,6-trichlorobenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-fluoroacetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-chloroacetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)picolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)isonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pirazine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-8-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzofurane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzofurane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxamide; (4R)N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)acetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylthiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxythiophene-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-methylisooxazole-4-carboxamide; 5-amino-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxyisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-9H-xanthene-9-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)cinnoline-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acridine-9-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-nitro-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylpicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)picolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-5-cyanopicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-chloropicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methoxyquinoline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)isoquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methylisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-fluoroisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloroisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxamide; 2-((1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)carbamoyl)pyridine 1-oxide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-chloronicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-fluoronicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-hydroxynicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-hydroxypicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylnicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylnicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methoxynicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)quinoline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isoquinoline-1-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-6-fluoro-4-methoxyquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloro-6-fluorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloro-6-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyridazine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-8-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)indolizine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,6-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-oxo-1,2-dihydroisoquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indole-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-3a,7a-dihydro-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indazole-5-caboxamide; and N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide.

6. The compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of: 9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b-methoxy-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one; 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one; 1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate; 7-ethyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-1-nitro-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one; 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-nitro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one; 1,4-diamino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one; 1,2-diamino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one; N-(1-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-acetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-isobutylamide; pentanoic acid (1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-amide; 1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b-pentanamido-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl pentanoate; 1-amino-9b-hexanamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl hexanoate; 1-amino-9b-heptanamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl heptanoate; 9b-acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b-yl methyl carbonate; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)pivalamide; 9b-acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl butyl carbonate; 9b-acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl ethyl carbonate; 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzofuro[2,3:3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-b]pyridin-10(9bH)-one; 1-(ethylamino)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)propionamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)butyramide; 1-(dimethylamino)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]-furan-10(9bH)-one; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)benzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methoxybenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-chlorobenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide; 1-(4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-amino-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]-indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiourea; 1-(4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-amino-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]-indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-(phenyl)thiourea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)urea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-butylurea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)urea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(tert-butyl)urea; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)formamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)formamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)methanesulfonamide; diethyl (1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)phosphoamidate; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-cyanobenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-naphthamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-[1,1-biphenyl]-4-carboxamide; 1-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-ethylurea; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)tetrahydrofurane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1,1,1-trifluoromethanesulfonamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-phenylacetamide; (E)-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)acrylamide; 2-([1,1-biphenyl]-4-yl)-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)acetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-methylbenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylbenzamide; methyl-4-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylcarbamoyl)benzoate; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chlorobenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3,5-dimethylbenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2,4,6-trichlorobenzamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-fluoroacetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-chloroacetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)picolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)isonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pirazine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-8-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzofurane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzofurane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxamide; (4R)N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)acetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylthiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxythiophene-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-methylisooxazole-4-carboxamide; 5-amino-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxyisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-9H-xanthene-9-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)cinnoline-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acridine-9-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-nitro-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylpicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)picolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-5-cyanopicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-chloropicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methoxyquinoline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)isoquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methylisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-fluoroisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloroisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxamide; 2-((1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)carbamoyl)pyridine 1-oxide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-chloronicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-fluoronicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-hydroxynicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-hydroxypicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylnicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylnicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methoxynicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)quinoline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isoquinoline-1-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-6-fluoro-4-methoxyquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloro-6-fluorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloro-6-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyridazine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-8-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)indolizine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,6-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-oxo-1,2-dihydroisoquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indole-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-3a,7a-dihydro-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indazole-5-caboxamide; and N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide.

7. The compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of: N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)picolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)isonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pirazine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-8-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzofurane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzofurane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxamide; (4R)N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)acetamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylthiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxythiophene-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-methylisooxazole-4-carboxamide; 5-amino-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxyisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-9H-xanthene-9-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)cinnoline-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acridine-9-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-nitro-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylpicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)picolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-5-cyanopicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-chloropicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methoxyquinoline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)isoquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methylisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-fluoroisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloroisonicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxamide; 2-((1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)carbamoyl)pyridine 1-oxide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-chloronicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-fluoronicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-hydroxynicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-hydroxypicolinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylnicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylnicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methoxynicotinamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)quinoline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isoquinoline-1-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-6-fluoro-4-methoxyquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloro-6-fluorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloro-6-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyridazine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-8-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)indolizine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,6-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-oxo-1,2-dihydroisoquinoline-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indole-5-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-3a,7a-dihydro-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide; N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indazole-5-caboxamide; and N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide.

8. A method of treating a viral disease in a patient, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1 to the patient.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the viral disease is caused by coxsackieviruses.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein the viral disease is caused by polioviruses.

11. The method of claim 8, wherein the viral disease is caused by echoroviruses.

12. The method of claim 8, wherein the viral disease is caused by enteroviruses.

13. The method of claim 8, wherein the viral disease is caused by rhinoviruses.

14. The method of claim 8, wherein the viral disease is caused by picornaviruses.

15. The method of claim 8, wherein the viral disease is poliomyelitis, paralysis, acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, viral meningitis, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular disease, hepatitis A, myositis, myocarditis, pancreatitis, epidemic myalgia, encephalitis, cold, herpangina, foot-and-mouth disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, sinusitis or otitis media.

16. The compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1, wherein D is OH; E is OH or NR.sup.1(CO)R.sup.2; G.sup.2 is isopropyl; and Z is C.

17. The compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or enantiomer of claim 1, wherein E is OH; and G.sup.2 is isopropyl.

18. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of claim 1, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or an enantiomer thereof, and a diluent or excipient.

Description

MODE FOR INVENTION

(1) A better understanding of the present invention may be obtained through the following examples which are set forth to illustrate, but are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-methyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(2) Ninhydrin (6.00 g, 33.6 mmol and m-cresol (3.78 ml, 33.6 mmol were dissolved in acetic acid (30 ml) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After cooling, the precipitate thus formed was washed with acetic acid and water in that order to afford the title compound as a white solid. 7.55 g (83%).

(3) mp: 145-147 C.

(4) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.26 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.63 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.75 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.34 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.54 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.74-7.81 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.97-8.00 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS (EI): 268

7-Methyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate

(5) 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-methyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (1.00 g, 3.7 mmol) was completely dissolved in anhydrous dichloromethane (50 ml). This solution was added with anhydrous acetic acid (0.7 ml, 7.4 mmol), pyridine (0.3 ml, 3.7 mmol), and 4-dimethyl aminopyridine (0.1 g), and stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs. After the reaction mixture was extracted with dichloromethane, the organic layer was concentrated and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:8) to afford the title compound. 0.04 g (3%).

(6) mp: 167-169 C.

(7) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.15 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.16 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.30 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.69 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.47 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.58 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.75-7.84 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.14 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS (EI): 352.

Ethyl 2-(4b,9b-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-8-yl)acetate

(8) Ninhydrin (2.54 g, 14.2 mmol) and ethyl-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetate (3.00 g, 14.2 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (15 ml) and heated for 21 hrs under reflux, followed by extraction with ethylacetate. The concentrate was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound. 1.46 g (29%).

(9) mp: 133-136 C.

(10) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 3.56 (s, 2H, CH.sub.2) 3.82 (s, 3H OCH.sub.3) 4.11-4.18 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 14.4H, 2H, OCH.sub.2) 6.89 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.12 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.56-8.14 (m, 4H, ArH). MS (EI): 370.

4b,9b-dihydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(11) Ninhydrin (4.37 g, 24.5 mmol) and 3,4-dimethylphenol (3.00 g, 24.5 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (15 ml) and heated for 23 hrs under reflux. After cooling, the precipitate thus formed was washed with acetic acid and water in that order to afford the title compound as a white solid. 5.43 g (78%).

(12) mp: 198-200 C.

(13) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.15 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 6.55 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.22 (s, 1H, ArH), 7.70-7.88 (m, 4H, ArH). MS (EI): 282.

2-Hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione

(14) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.6 mmol) and phenol (0.53 g, 5.6 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 23 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was cooled, washed with acetic acid and water, and then recrystallized in dichloromethane to afford the title compound as a white solid. 0.37 g (26%).

(15) mp: 155-159 C.

(16) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, acetone-d.sub.6) 5.87 (s, 1H, OH) 6.72 (s, 1H, OH) 6.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.95 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.27 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.48 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.64 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.75 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.91 (t, J=13.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.01 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS (EI): 254.

2-(5-Fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione

(17) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.6 mmol) and 4-fluoro-phenol (0.63 g, 5.6 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 23 hrs under reflux. After coiling, the precipite thus formed was washed with acetic acid and water, and recrystallized in dichloromethane to afford a white solid. This was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) and washed with dichloromethane to afford the title compound. 0.57 g (37%).

(18) mp: 189-193 C.

(19) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, acetone-d.sub.6) 5.98 (s, 1H, OH) 6.81 (q, J=9.0 Hz, 4.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (s, 1H, OH) 7.06 (dt, J=9.0, 2.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.20 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, 3.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.66 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.77 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.92 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.00-8.03 (m, 1H, ArH). MS (EI): 272.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(20) 3-Methoxyphenol (2.09 g, 16.8 mmol) and ninhydrin (3.00 g, 16.8 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. Then, the reaction mixture was extracted with ethylacetate and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4), followed by recrystallization with ethylacetate and hexane to afford the title compound. 1.25 g (26%).

(21) mp: 98-100 C.

(22) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 3.82 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 6.39 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.52 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz, ArH) 7.37 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz, ArH) 7.57 (t, 1H, J=9.0 Hz, ArH) 7.78-7.81 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.99 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS (EI): 284.

6,7-Dichloro-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(23) Ninhydrin (3.00 g, 16.8 mmol) and 2,3-chlorophenol (2.16 g, 16.8 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 28 hrs under reflux. The precipitate thus formed was washed with dichloromethane to afford the title compound as a white solid. 2.35 g (43%).

(24) mp: 142-150 C.

(25) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 7.06 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.33 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.61 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.80-7.88 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.07 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS (EI): 323.

7-Ethyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(26) Ninhydrin (3.00 g, 16.8 mmol) and m-ethylphenol (2.05 g, 16.8 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. After cooling, the precipitate thus formed was washed with dichloromethane to afford the title compound as a white solid. 2.80 g (59%).

(27) mp: 168-169 C.

(28) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.53-2.60 (q, J=15.3 Hz, 7.5 Hz, CH.sub.2) 3.93 (s, 1H, OH) 4.75 (s, 1H, OH) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.80 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.38 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.55 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.79 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 282.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(29) Ninhydrin (3.00 g, 16.8 mmol) and m-isopropylphenol (2.29 g, 16.8 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After cooling, the precipitate thus formed was washed with dichloromethane to afford the title compound as a white solid. 2.82 g (56%).

(30) mp: 195-198 C.

(31) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 4.14 (s, 1H, OH) 4.85 (s, 1H, OH) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.82 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.40 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.54 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.75-7.82 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 296.

7-Isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate

(32) 4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (2.00 g, 6.7 mmol) was completely dissolved in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane (20 ml), and mixed with anhydrous acetic acid (1.38 g, 13.5 mmol), pyridine (0.53 g, 6.7 mmol), 4-dimethyl aminopyridine (0.2 g) at room temperature for 12 hrs while stirring. The reaction mixture was concentrated and extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.27 g (11%).

(33) mp: 138-140 C.

(34) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.14 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.16 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.83-2.87 (m, 1H, CH) 6.75 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.94 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.51 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.59 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.75-7.85 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.16 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 380

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-8-methoxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(35) Ninhydrin (3.00 g, 16.8 mmol) and p-methoxyphenol (2.09 g, 16.8 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 6 hrs under reflux. After cooling, the precipitate thus formed was washed with acetic acid and water in that order to afford the title compound as a yellow solid. 4.00 g (83%).

(36) mp: 186-189 C.

(37) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 3.72 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 6.59 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.70 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.97 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.64-7.71 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.84-7.87 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 284.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-6-phenyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(38) Ninhydrin (3.00 g, 16.8 mmol) and m-phenylphenol (2.86 g, 16.8 mmol) were added to acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 20 hrs under reflux. After the removal of the solvent by concentration in a vacuum, the concentrate was extracted many times with dichloromethane. The concentrated organic layer was crystallized with dichlorometan and hexane to afford the title compound as a white solid. 4.10 g (73%).

(39) mp: 182-183 C.

(40) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 7.03 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.30-7.41 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.42-7.48 (m, 4H, ArH) 7.54 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.63 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H, ArH) 7.76-7.81 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.01 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 330.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-8-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(41) Ninhydrin (3.00 g, 16.8 mmol) and 4-nitrophenol (2.34 g, 16.8 mmol) were added to acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 5 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:3) to afford the title compound. White. 0.80 g (16%).

(42) mp: 206-207 C.

(43) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 6.94 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.63 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.80-7.90 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.03 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.24 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.42 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 299.

4b,11b-Dihydroxy-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]naphtho[2,3-d]furan-12(11 bH)-one

(44) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and 2-naphthol (0.81 g, 5.61 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 6 hrs under reflux. After cooling, the precipitate thus formed was washed with acetic acid and water in that order to afford the title compound as a white solid. 1.31 g (77%).

(45) mp: 220-221 C.

(46) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 7.06 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.37 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.52-7.62 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.76-7.83 (m, 4H, ArH) 8.04 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.38 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 304.

6b,11b-Dihydroxy-6bH-indeno[1,2-b]naphtho[2,1-d]furan-7(11 bH)-one

(47) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and 1-naphthol (0.81 g, 5.61 mmol) were added to acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 7 hrs under reflux. After cooling the reaction mixture, the precipitate thus formed was washed with acetic acid and water in that order to afford the title compound as a white solid. 0.96 g (56%).

(48) mp: 216-218 C.

(49) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 7.43-7.57 (m, 5H, ArH) 7.75-7.83 (m, 3H, ArH) 8.03-8.12 (m, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 304.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-8-propyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(50) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and p-propylphenol (0.76 g, 5.61 mmol) were added to acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 16 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:3 to 1:1) to afford the title compound. 1.10 g (66%).

(51) mp: 126-127 C.

(52) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.83-0.90 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.46-1.57 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.45 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.08 (dd, J=1.8, 8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.31 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.55 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.77-7.82 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 296.

8-Ethyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(53) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and p-ethylphenol (0.68 g, 5.61 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 15 hrs under reflux. After cooling the reaction mixture for 12 hrs, the precipitate thus formed was washed with acetic acid and water in that order to afford the title compound as a yellowish white solid. 1.10 g (69%).

(54) mp: 157-159 C.

(55) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.50-2.61 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 3H, OAc) 6.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.10 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.33 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.54 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.76-7.83 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 282.

8-sec-Butyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(56) Binhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and p-sec-butylphenol (0.84 g, 5.61 mmol) were added to acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 20 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.80 g (46%).

(57) mp: 134-136 C.

(58) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.77 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.31-1.43 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.49-2.56 (m, 1H, CH) 6.75 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.09 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.33 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.59 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.79-7.83 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 310.

8-tert-Butyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(59) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and p-tert-butylphenol (0.84 g, 5.61 mmol) were added to acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 16 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.60 g (34%).

(60) mp: 187-188 C.

(61) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.22 (s, 9H, CH.sub.3) 6.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.27-7.28 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.46 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.57 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.79-7.84 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 310.

6-tert-Butyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(62) Ninhydrin (0.60 g, 5.6 mmol) and 2-tert-butylphenol (0.84 g, 5.6 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (10 ml) and heated for 7 hrs under reflux. After cooling the reaction mixture, the precipitate thus formed was washed with acetic acid and water in that order to afford the title compound as a white solid. 1.09 g (62%).

(63) mp: 148-152 C.

(64) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.35 (s, 9H, CH.sub.3) 6.93 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.23-7.37 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.57 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.80 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H, ArH) 8.05 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 310.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7,8,9-trimethyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(65) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and 3,4,5-trimethylphenol (0.76 g, 5.61 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 16 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 1.01 g (60%).

(66) mp: 212-214 C.

(67) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.05 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.19 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.44 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.53 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.53 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.74-7.80 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.96 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 296.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-8-tert-pentyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(68) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and 4-tert-pentylphenol (0.92 g, 5.61 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 32 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 1.28 g (70%).

(69) mp: 175-176 C.

(70) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.63 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.22 (s, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.53-1.60 (q, J=15.0, 7.5 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.28 (m, 1H, ArH 7.46 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.57 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.79-7.84 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=6.90 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 324.

6,8-di-tert-Butyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(71) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and 2,4-tert-butyl-phenol (1.16 g, 5.61 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 16 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the organic layer was dried, filtered and concentrated in a vacuum. The solid thus formed was washed with hexane to afford the title compound. 0.60 g (34%).

(72) mp: 200-203 C.

(73) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.25 (s, 9H, CH.sub.3) 1.33 (s, 9H, CH.sub.3) 7.31 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.35 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.55 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.76-7.81 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.01 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 366.

6,8-di-tert-Butyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate

(74) 6,8-di-tert-Butyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.60 g, 0.60 mmol) was completedly dissolved in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane (20 ml), and reacted overnight with anhydrous acetic acid (0.33 g, 3.28 mmol), pyridine (0.13 g, 1.64 mmol), and 4-dimethyl aminopyridine (0.06 g) at room temperature while stirring. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:3) to afford the title compound. 0.61 g (61%).

(75) mp: 242-247 C.

(76) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.29 (s, 18H, CH.sub.3) 2.13 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.18 (s, 3H, OAc) 7.31 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.57 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.73-7.84 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.19 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 450.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-8-nonyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(77) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and nonylphenol (1.23 g, 5.61 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 20 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 1.01 g (47%).

(78) mp: 108-110 C.

(79) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.50-1.28 (m, 16H, CH.sub.2) 2.09 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.38-7.44 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.81 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, ArH) 8.01 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 380.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-8-pentadecyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(80) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) and 2-pentadecylphenol (1.70 g, 5.61 mmol) were dissolved in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 20 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 1.01 g (37%).

(81) mp: 105-110 C.

(82) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.87 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.24 (s, 24H, CH.sub.2) 1.52-1.54 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2), 2.53 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.40 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.58 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.83 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H, ArH) 8.02 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 464.

6,8-Bis-(1,1-dimethyl-propyl)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(83) Ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.6 mmol) and 2,4-di-tert-pentylphenol (1.31 g, 5.6 mmol) were added to acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 16 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 1.28 g (58%).

(84) mp: 195-222 C.

(85) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 0.44 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 0.62 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.23 (s, 9H, CH.sub.3) 1.56 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.58-1.63 (q, J=15.0 Hz, 7.5 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 1.77-1.85 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 7.11 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.31 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.57 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.74 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.81 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.96 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 394.

Isopropyl 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-ylcarbamate

(86) To a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-1-isocyanato-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (70 mg, 0.2 mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane was dropwide added 2M ammonia (0.21 ml in isopropyl alcohol). The reaction mixture was heated for 4 hrs under reflux and concentrated in a vacuum, followed by purification using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 30 mg (38%).

(87) mp: 200-202 C.

(88) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9, 1.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.27-1.34 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.87 (m, 1H, CH) 3.95 (s, 1H, OH) 4.77 (s, 1H, OH) 4.96-5.05 (m, 1H, CH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.84 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.42 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.53 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.72 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.27 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.29 (s, 1H, NH). MS(EI): 397.

2,6-Dihydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-[2,5]biindenyl-1,3-dione

(89) To a solution of ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) in acetic acid (20 ml) was added 1-(3-hydroxy-phenyl)-ethanone (0.75 g, 5.61 mmol), followed by heating for 3 hrs at 110 C. The reaction mixture was extracted many times with dichloromethane, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. White. 1.56 g (94%).

(90) mp: 214-217 C.

(91) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.90-2.08 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.69-2.82 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.28 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.54 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.75-7.81 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.99 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 294.

6b,11b-Dihydroxy-1,2,3,4,6b,11b-hexahydro-12-oxa-benzo[4,5]pentaleno[2,1-a]naphthalen-7-one

(92) To a solution of ninhydrin (1.00 g, 5.61 mmol) in acetic acid (20 ml) was added 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-naphthalen-1-ol (0.83 g, 5.61 mmol), followed by heating for 3 hrs at 110 C. After cooling, the precipitate thus formed was filtered to afford the title compound as a white solid. 1.48 g (83%).

(93) mp: 252-254 C.

(94) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.72-1.81 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.58-2.67 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 6.71 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.21 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.58-7.83 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.02 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 308.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-methoxy-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(95) Isopropyl phenol (0.065 g, 0.48 mmol was added to a solution of 5-methoxy-ninhydrin (0.10 g, 0.48 mmol in acetic acid (20 ml) and heated for 15 hrs at 110 C. The reaction mixture was extracted with many times with ethylacetate, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. White. 0.12 g (77%).

(96) mp: 98-102 C.

(97) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.24 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.85 (s, 1H, CH) 3.98 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.82 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.04-7.08 (dd, J=8.4 Hz, 3.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.39-7.42 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.70 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 326.

7-Isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b,9b-diyl bis(2,2-dimethylpropanoate)

(98) To a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (1.00 g, 3.3 mmol in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane were added 2,2-dimethyl-propionyl chloride (0.81 g, 6.7 mmol), trimethylamine (0.40 g, 4.0 mmol, and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g), followed by heating for 24 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum, and washed many times with dichloromethane. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:6) to afford the title compound. 0.10 g (6%).

(99) mp: 153-157 C.

(100) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16-1.26 (m, 24H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 6.73 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.93 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.48 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.75-7.81 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.09 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 464.

(2E,2E)-7-Isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b,9b-diyl bis(3-phenylacrylate)

(101) To a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.3 mmol in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane were added, 3-phenyl-acryloyl chloride (1.12 g, 6.7 mmol), trimethylamine (0.40 g, 4.0 mmol), and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g), followed by heating for 2 days under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and washed many times with ethylacetate. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:8 to 1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.08 g (9%)

(102) mp: 111-113 C.

(103) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (dd, J=2.7 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.88-2.92 (m, 1H, CH) 6.37 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.52 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.81 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.99 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.17-7.44 (m, 10H, ArH) 7.59-7.91 (m, 6H, CH, ArH) 8.25 (d, J=7.8 z, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 556.

9b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl acrylate

(104) To a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.37 mmol in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane were added acryloyl chloride (0.61 g, 6.74 mmol, trimethylamine (0.41 g, 4.0 mmol, and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g), followed by heating for 24 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and washed many times with ethylacetate. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2 to 1:1) to afford the title compound. 0.02 g (1.7%).

(105) mp: 95-97 C.

(106) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.87 (m, 1H, CH) 3.91 (s, 1H, OH) 5.95 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.19-6.28 (m, 1H, OH) 6.50 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.73 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.52 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.80-7.91 (m, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 350.

9b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl furane-2-carboxylatefurane-2-carboxylic acid

(107) Furane-2-carbonyl chloride (0.88 g, 6.74 mmol, trimethylamine (0.34 g, 3.37 mmol, 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.37 mmol in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane and heated for 24 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and washed many times with ethylacetate. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.07 g (5%).

(108) mp: 116-120 C.

(109) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 4.77 (s, 1H, OH) 6.46-6.48 (s, 1H, CH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.24 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.50-7.56 (m, 3H, CH, ArH) 7.73-7.82 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.93 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 390.

Diethyl 7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl dicarbonate

(110) Ethoxy carbonyl chloride (0.81 g, 6.74 mmol, trimethylamine (0.34 g, 3.37 mmol, and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.37 mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane, and heated for 24 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and washed many times with ethylacetate, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.03 g (2%).

(111) mp: 150-153 C.

(112) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=6.8, 2.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.20-1.28 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.85 (m, 1H, CH) 4.14-4.30 (m, 4H, OCH.sub.2) 6.77 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.94 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.53-7.62 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.76-7.87 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.18 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 440.

Ethyl 9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl carbonate

(113) Ethoxy carbonyl chloride (0.81 g, 6.74 mmol, trimethylamine (0.34 g, 3.37 mmol, and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.37 mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane, and heated for 24 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and washed many times with ethylacetate, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.07 g (5%).

(114) mp: 144-147 C.

(115) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.25 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.85 (m, 1H, CH) 4.12-4.19 (q, J=14.3, 7.1 Hz, 2H, OCH.sub.2) 4.60 (s, 1H, OH) 6.69 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.47-7.58 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.75-7.83 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.97 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 368.

Methyl 4b,9b-dihydroxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-8-carboxylate

(116) Methyl 3-hydroxy-benzoate (0.42 g, 2.8 mmol) was added to a solution of ninhydrin (0.50 g, 2.8 mmol) in glacial acetic acid (10 ml) and heated for 27 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was diluted in ethylacetate and washed many times with water, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.14 g (16%).

(117) mp: 220-223 C.

(118) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 3.87 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 4.05 (s, 1H, OH) 4.79 (s, 1H, OH) 6.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.59 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.80-7.86 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.98-8.02 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.20 (s, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 312.

9b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl diethylcarbamate

(119) Triethylamine (0.4 g, 4.0 mmol), diethylcarbamoyl chloride (0.91 g, 6.7 mmol), and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.3 mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane and heated under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum, diluted in dichloromethane and washed many times with water. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.63 g (47%).

(120) mp: 127-130 C.

(121) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.08-1.29 (m, 12H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 3.22-3.45 (m, 4H, NCH.sub.2) 4.73 (s, 1H, OH) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.91 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.53-7.61 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.78-7.91 (m, 3H, ArH). MS(EI): 395.

4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl diethylcarbamate

(122) Triethylamine (0.4 g, 4.0 mmol), diethylcarbamoyl chloride (0.91 g, 6.7 mmol), and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.3 mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane and heated under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum, diluted in dichloromethane and washed many times with water. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.02 g (1.5%).

(123) mp: 101-104 C.

(124) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.06-1.30 (m, 12H, CH.sub.3) 2.79-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 3.21-3.28 (m, 2H, NCH.sub.2) 3.36-3.47 (m, 2H, NCH.sub.2) 5.60 (s, 1H, OH) 6.73 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.85 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.39 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.54 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.78-7.88 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 395.

2,3-Difluoro-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(125) m-Isopropyl phenol (0.21 g, 1.5 mmol) was added to a solution of 5,6-difluoro-2,2-dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione (0.33 g, 1.54 mmol) in glacial acetic acid (10 ml) and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was diluted in ethylacetate and washed many times with water. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.32 g (63%).

(126) mp: 134-136 C.

(127) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.19 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.79-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 3.71 (s, 1H, OH) 4.65 (s, 1H, OH) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.87 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.37 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.77 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 332.

1,4b,9b-Trihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(128) m-Isopropyl phenol (0.35 g, 2.5 mmol) was added to a solution of 2,2,4-trihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione (0.50 g, 2.5 mmol) in glacial acetic acid (10 ml) and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was diluted in ethylacetate and washed many times with water. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.33 g (41%).

(129) mp: 205-207 C.

(130) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19 (dd, J=1.8 Hz, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 3.59 (s, 1H, OH) 4.60 (s, 1H, OH) 6.73 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (dd, J=1.5 Hz, 7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.95 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.45 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H, ArH) 7.69 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.40 (s, 1H, OH). MS(EI): 312.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene o[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(131) m-Isopropyl phenol (0.03 g, 0.2 mmol) was added to a solution of 2,2-dihydroxy-1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-1,3(2H)-dione (50 mg, 0.2 mmol) in glacial acetic acid (5 ml) and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum, and the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:3) to afford the title compound. 0.07 g (92%).

(132) mp: 186-189 C.

(133) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.09 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.70-2.80 (m, 1H, CH) 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.76 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.41 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.48-7.61 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.92 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.26 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.43 (s, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 346.

9b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b-methoxy-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(134) Iron (0.09 g, 1.6 mmol), conc. HCl (0.05 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (80 mg, 0.2 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml). The reaction mixture was heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After filtration at high temperature to remove iron, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound. 80 mg (80%).

(135) mp: 181-183 C.

(136) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19 (dd, J=2.7 Hz, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 3.73 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 5.56 (s, 1H, OH) 6.59 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.73 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.86 (dd, J=1.5 Hz, 7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.08 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.46 (m, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 326.

1-Amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(137) Iron (0.48 g, 8.5 mmol), conc. HCl (0.1 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.40 g, 1.1 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml). The reaction mixture was heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After removing iron by high-temperature filtration, the remainder was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.17 g (47%).

(138) mp: 180-182 C.

(139) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19 (dd, J=1.8 Hz, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.79-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 3.57 (s, 1H, OH) 4.57 (s, 1H, OH) 5.55 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 6.61 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.77 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.85 (dd, J=1.5 Hz, 7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.17 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.42-7.52 (m, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 311.

1-Amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate

(140) Iron (0.22 g, 3.8 mmol), conc. HCl (0.05 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate (0.23 g, 0.5 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml). The reaction mixture was heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After removing iron by high-temperature filtration, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.15 g (71%).

(141) mp: 220-223 C.

(142) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 2.1 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.15 (s, 6H, OAc) 2.81-2.90 (m, 1H, CH) 5.57 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 6.64 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.75 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.92 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, 1.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.29 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.51 (m, 2H, ArH). .sup.13C-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 20.22, 21.40, 23.77, 23.82, 34.37, 87.36, 108.54, 110.02, 113.847, 116.11, 117.79, 118.03, 121.31, 124.89, 137.49, 145.40, 147.37, 154.38, 157.54, 167.18, 169.51, 194.17. MS(EI): 395.

N-(4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-yl)acetamide

(143) In absolute methanol (2 ml), 1-acetamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate (30 mg, 0.06 mmol) was reacted with potassium carbonate (0.05 g, 0.3 mmol) at room temperature for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum, diluted in ethylacetate, and washed many times with water. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 7 mg (35%).

(144) mp: 152-154 C.

(145) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (dd, J=1.9 Hz, 6.7 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.16 (s, 3H, NHAc) 2.72-2.81 (m, 1H, CH) 3.76 (s, 1H, OH) 4.60 (s, 1H, OH) 6.65 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.79 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.35 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.53 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.66 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.44 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.88 (s, 1H, NH). MS(EI): 353.

Methyl 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-ylcarbamate

(146) A solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-1-isocyanato-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (50 mg, 0.14 mmol) in absolute methanol (5 ml) was heated for 40 min under reflux, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 12 mg (22%).

(147) mp: 96-99 C.

(148) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9, 1.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.87 (m, 1H, CH) 3.80 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.84 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.41 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.54 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.71 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.23 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.37 (s, 1H, NH). MS(EI): 369.

1-Amino-7-ethyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(149) Iron (0.31 g, 5.57 mmol) and conc. HCl (0.05 ml) were added to a solution of 7-ethyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-1-nitro-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.25 g, 0.76 mmol) in ethanol (5 ml) and water (0.5 ml). After 2 hrs of reaction, the reaction mixture was washed with methanol, and the filtrate was concentrated and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.05 g (22%).

(150) mp: 200-203 C.

(151) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.57 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 5.47 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 6.61 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.66 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.80 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.14 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.29-7.39 (m, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 297.

7-Ethyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-1-nitro-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(152) Triethylamine (0.09 g, 0.96 mmol) and chloroformic acid methyl ester (0.09 g, 0.96 mmol) were added to a solution of 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.10 g, 0.32 mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane (15 ml), and heated for 14 hrs under reflux. The organic layer was concentrated and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 80 mg (58%).

(153) mp: 110-120 C.

(154) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 3.71 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 3.76 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 5.67 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 6.88-6.93 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.25 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.66 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH).

(155) MS(EI): 427.

7-Ethyl-2,4b,9b-trihydroxy-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(156) m-Ethyl phenol (0.60 g, 4.97 mmol) was added to a solution of 2,2,5-trihydroxy-2H-indene-1,3-dione (0.99 g, 4.97 mmol) in acetic acid (10 ml) and heated for 10 hrs under reflux. The filtrate was concentrated and subjected to column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 1.02 g (69%).

(157) mp: 208-213 C.

(158) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.57 (q, J=15.0 Hz, 7.5 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.64 (s, 3H, ArH) 6.79 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.97 (dd, J=8.5 Hz, 1.9 Hz 1H, ArH) 7.28 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.42 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.65 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 298.29.

Acetic acid 4b-acetoxy-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl ester

(159) Triethylamine (0.11 g, 1.16 mmol) was added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.20 g, 0.58 mmol) in anhydrous chloroform (10 ml) at room temperature. To this reaction mixture, a dilution of 10% acetyl chloride (1 ml) in chloroform was slowly added at 0 C. and incubated at the same temperature for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was diluted in dichloromethane and washed many times with water. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 30 mg (12%).

(160) mp: 201-203 C.

(161) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.21 (dd, J=8.4 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.16 (s, 6H, OAc) 2.85-2.90 (m, 1H, CH) 6.75 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.96 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.49 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.88-7.91 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.39 (dd, J=6.7 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 425.

acetic acid 4b-acetoxy-7-isopropyl-1-methanesulfonylamino-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl ester

(162) Triethylamine (0.05 g, 0.50 mmol) was added to a solution of acetic acid 4b-acetoxy-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl ester (0.10 g, 0.25 mmol) in anhydrous chloroform (10 ml) at room temperature. To this solution, 0 C. custom character methanesulfonyl chloride (0.05 g, 0.50 mmol) was slowly added at 0 C. and reacted at room temperature for 12 hrs. The reaction mixture was diluted in dichloromethane and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification through column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2 to 1:1) to afford the title compound. 10 mg (8%).

(163) mp: 96-100 C.

(164) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.07 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.20 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.83-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 3.16 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.83 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.14 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.59 (q, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.67 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.86 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.98 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.23 (s, 1H, NH). MS(EI): 473.

1-(4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-yl-3-isopropylurea

(165) Isopropylamine (0.012 ml was dropwise added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-1-isocyanato-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (40 mg, 0.11 mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane.

(166) The reaction mixture was heated for 12 hrs under reflux, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 10 mg (21%).

(167) mp: 81-85 C.

(168) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.98 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.15-1.32 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.85 (m, 1H, CH) 3.78 (s, 1H, OH) 4.14 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H, NH, CH) 4.67 (s, 1H, OH) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.86 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.42 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.53 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.71 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.27 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.36 (s, 1H, NH). MS(EI): 396.

N-(9b-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-ylacetamide

(169) To a solution of N-(4b-chloro-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-ylacetamide (0.53 g, 1.4 mmol in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane (10 ml) was added 2M ammonia (1.42 ml in isopropylalcohol) at 5 C., and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hrs. After concentration in a vacuum, the reaction mixture was diluted in dichloromethane, and washed with an aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 40 mg (8%).

(170) mp: 152-156 C.

(171) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (dd, J=1.8, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.23 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.87 (m, 1H, CH) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.84 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.34 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.63 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.75 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.54 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.99 (s, 1H, NH). MS(EI): 352.

N,N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-1,9b-diyl)diacetamide

(172) N-(9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-yl)acetamide (400 mg, 0.11 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous acetic acid (3 ml) was reacted with anhydrous acetic acid (0.01 g, 0.11 mmol) for 2 hrs at 80 C. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 12 mg (27%).

(173) mp: 189-191 C.

(174) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=2.1, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.03 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.20 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 5.40 (s, 1H, OH) 6.52 (s, 1H, NH) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.84 (dd, J=1.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.29 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.57 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.72 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.54 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 10.00 (s, 1H, NH). MS(EI): 394.

N-(7-Amino-2-hydroxy-2-(4-isopropyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-4-yl)acetamide

(175) Water (1.5 ml), iron (0.71 g), and conc. HCl (0.05 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.70 g, 1.75 mmol) in ethanol (15 ml) and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with methanol, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound. 0.33 g (51%).

(176) mp: 278-280 C.

(177) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, acetone-d.sub.6) 1.18 (dd, J=6.3 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.17 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 6.38 (m, 2H, NH, ArH) 6.65 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.83 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 368.

N-(2-Amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-yl)acetamide

(178) Water (0.3 ml), iron (0.10 g), and conc. HCl (0.05 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-yl)acetamide (0.10 g, 0.25 mmol) in ethanol (3 ml) and heated for 90 min under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with methanol, concentrated in a vacuum and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=2:1) to afford the title compound. 22 mg (24%).

(179) mp: 177-181 C.

(180) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, acetone-d.sub.6) 1.16 (d, J=3.0, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.30 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 5.93 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 6.62 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.79 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.99 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.29-7.40 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.86 (s, 1H, NH).

1-Amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-nitro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(181) N-(2,2-Dihydroxy-7-nitro-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-4-yl)acetamide (0.10 mg, 0.25 mmol) was dissolved in 6 M HCl (1.4 ml) and methanol (1 ml) and heated for 90 min at 90 C. This solution was added with sodium carbonate and 2 N NaOH, and extracted with methylene chloride. The organic layer was concentrated to afford the title compound. 87 mg (97%).

(182) mp: 12-116 C.

(183) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 4.60 (s, 1H, OH) 6.75 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.96 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 8.56 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 356.

1,4-diamino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(184) Water (1.5 ml), iron (0.68 g), and conc. HCl (0.05 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.60 g, 1.68 mmol) in ethanol (15 ml) and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with methanol, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.22 g (36%).

(185) mp: 223-231 C.

(186) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.82 (m, 1H, CH) 6.56 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.77 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.99 (s, 2H, ArH) 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 326.

1,2-Diamino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(187) Water (0.3 ml), iron (0.08 g), and conc. HCl (0.03 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (75 mg, 0.21 mmol) in ethanol (3 ml) and heated for 90 min under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with methanol, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound. 12 mg (17%).

(188) mp: 163-166 C.

(189) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, acetone-d.sub.6) 1.03 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.61-2.70 (m, 1H, CH) 5.46 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.01 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.51-6.58 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.98 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 326.

2-(2-Hydroxy-4-isopropylphenyl)-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl dimethylcarbamate

(190) Dimethyl carbamoyl chloride (0.72 g, 6.7 mmol) and trimethylamine (0.41 g, 4.0 mmol) were added to a solution of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g) 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.3 mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofurane (10 ml) and heated for 24 hrs under reflux. The reaction product was concentrated, and extracted with ethylacetate. The concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.19 g (15%).

(191) mp: 114-118 C.

(192) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.91 (m, 4H, CH, NCH.sub.3) 3.06 (s, 3H, NCH.sub.3) 5.57 (s, 1H, OH) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.51 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56-7.78 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.99 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 367.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(193) To a solution of ninhydrin (0.30 g, 1.68 mmol) in acetic acid (10 ml) was added 2,4-diisopropylphenol (0.27 g, 1.51 mmol) which was then heated for 12 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, recrystallization in methylene chloride afforded the title compound (0.40 g, 70%).

(194) mp: 205-206 C.,

(195) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.14-1.24 (m, 12H), 2.81 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.07 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.65 (s, 1H), 4.55 (s, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (s, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.81 (m, 2H), 8.00 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

9b-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(196) Oxalyl chloride (0.69 ml, 8.15 mmol) and two drops of dimethylformamide were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (2.00 g, 6.79 mmol) in methylene chloride (20 ml) and stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs. Concentration in a vacuum gave 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno-[2,1-a]inden-10-one (2.33 g, 109%).

(197) 9b-Chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno-[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.18 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofurane (10 ml), cooled to 5 C., and mixed with 2.0 M ammonia in isopropyl alcohol (3.18 ml, 6.36 mmol) at room temperature for 4 hrs with stirring. After concentration in a vacuum, purification through column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:4) afforded the title compound (0.75 g, 80%).

(198) mp: 151-152 C.,

(199) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=1.9 Hz, 7.0 Hz, 6H), 2.81 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (t, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.80 (m, 2H), 8.01 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-acetamide

(200) Anhydrous acetic acid (0.08 ml, 0.88 mmol) was added to a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.26 g, 0.88 mmol) in acetic acid (5 ml) and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. Concentration in a vacuum and recrystallization in methylene chloride afforded the title compound (0.25 g, 84%).

(201) mp: 183-184 C.,

(202) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 3H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 2.81 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 5.73 (s, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (dd, J=1.4 Hz, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.99 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H).

9b-Hexylamino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(203) To a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.39 mmol) in methylene chloride (10 ml) were added oxalyl chloride (0.35 ml, 4.08 mmol) and two drops of dimethylformamide, followed by stirring at room temperature for 3 hrs. concentration in a vacuum gave 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno-[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.33 g, 109%).

(204) 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.18 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofurane (10 ml), cooled to 5 C., and reacted with hexylamine (0.84 ml, 6.36 mmol) at room temperature for 3 hrs while stirring. Concentration in a vacuum and purification through column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:4) afforded the title compound (0.58 g, 48%).

(205) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.84 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 3H), 1.15 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 3H), 1.20-1.33 (m, 6H), 1.42-1.52 (m, 2H), 2.45 (t, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 2.81 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (s, 1H), 6.81 (dd, J=1.0 Hz, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.78 (m, 2H), 8.00 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

9b-Amino-4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one

(206) To a solution 4b,9b-dihydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.30 g, 0.88 mmol) in methylene chloride (10 ml) were oxalyl chloride (0.35 ml, 4.08 mmol) and two drops of dimethylformamide, followed by reaction at room temperature for 3 hrs while stirring. Concentration in a vacuum gave 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.35 g, 111%).

(207) 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.35 g, 0.98 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofurane (10 ml), cooled to 5 C., and reacted with, 2.0 M ammonia in isopropyl alcohol (0.98 ml, 1.96 mmol) at room temperature for 4 hrs. Concentration in a vacuum and purification through column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound (0.10 g, 30%).

(208) mp: 199-200 C.

(209) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15-1.23 (m, 12H), 2.80 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 3.06 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 7.00 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.80 (m, 2H), 8.00 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H).

4b-Hydroxy-9b-isocyanato-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one

(210) To a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.50 g, 1.69 mmol) in toluene (10 ml) were added triethylamine (0.26 ml, 1.86 mmol) and triphosgene (0.55 g, 1.86 mmol), followed by heating for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the concentrate was purified using column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound (0.40 g, 73%).

(211) mp: 150-152 C.

(212) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 3H), 1.18 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 3H), 2.85 (q, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J=1.0 Hz, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.89 (m, 2H), 8.01 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

(9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-carbamic acid methyl ester

(213) To a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.30 g, 1.01 mmol) in tetrahydrofurane (10 ml) were added triethylamine (0.17 ml, 1.21 mmol) and methyl chloroformate (0.07 ml, 1.01 mmol), followed by reaction at room temperature for 3 hrs while stirring.

(214) After vacuum concentration, the concentrate was extracted with water and methylene chloride, and purified using column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound (30 mg, 8%).

(215) mp: 150-152 C.

(216) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 3H), 2.82 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 5.54 (s, 1H), 5.94 (s, 1H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.84 (m, 2H), 8.01 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

Pentanoic acid (9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-amide

(217) To a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.30 g, 1.01 mmol) in tetrahydrofurane (10 ml) were added triethylamine (0.17 ml, 1.21 mmol) and valeroyl chloride (0.12 ml, 1.01 mmol), followed by reaction at room temperature for 1 hr while stirring.

(218) After vacuum concentration, the concentrate was extracted with water and methylene chloride, and purified by column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound (0.21 g, 55%).

(219) mp: 110-112 C.

(220) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.89 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 3H), 1.15 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 3H), 1.28-1.38 (m, 2H), 1.54-1.64 (m, 2H), 2.30 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 2H), 2.82 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.73 (s, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (dd, J=1.1 Hz, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.84 (m, 2H), 8.01 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H).

N-(9b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-isobutylamide

(221) To a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.30 g, 1.01 mmol) in tetrahydrofurane (10 ml) were added triethylamine (0.17 ml, 1.21 mmol) and isobutyryl chloride (0.10 ml, 1.01 mmol), followed by reaction at room temperature for 1 hr while stirring.

(222) After vacuum concentration, the concentrate was extracted with water and methylene chloride, and purified by column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound (0.21 g, 54%).

(223) mp: 109-111 C.

(224) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 12H), 2.51 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 2.82 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.73 (s, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 6.71 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.86 (m, 2H), 8.00 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-acetamide

(225) To a solution of N-(9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-acetamide (0.30 g, 0.78 mmol) in ethanol/water (9 ml/0.9 ml) were added iron (0.30 g, 5.46 mmol) and one drop of conc. HCl, followed by heating for 1 hr under reflux. After neutralization with sodium bicarbonate, the reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound (0.20 g, 72%).

(226) mp: 278-280 C.

(227) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 6H), 2.00 (s, 3H), 2.80 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.61-6.68 (m, 2H), 6.83 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (t, J=9.6 Hz, 1H).

N-(9b-Hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-acetamide

(228) Anhydrous acetic acid (0.02 ml, 0.20 mmol) was added to a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (70 mg, 0.20 mmol) in acetic acid (5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After neutralization with sodium bicarbonate, the reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound (50 mg, 66%).

(229) mp: 217-219 C.

(230) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.19 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 3H), 1.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 3H), 1.23 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.85 (q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 3.06 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (t, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.96 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

N-(9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-N-methyl-acetamide

(231) Anhydrous acetic acid (0.03 ml, 0.32 mmol) was added to a solution of 4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-9b-methylamino-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.10 g, 0.32 mmol) in acetic acid (5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After neutralization with sodium bicarbonate, the reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound (70 mg, 62%).

(232) mp: 216-217 C.

(233) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 6H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 2.75-2.90 (m, 3H), 6.69 (s, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (t, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

1-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-3-isopropyl-urea

(234) Triphosgene (0.28 g, 0.97 mmol) was added to a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.30 g, 0.88 mmol) in tetrahydrofurane (10 ml) and stirred at room temperature for 2 hrs. Concentration in a vacuum and purification through column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:2) gave 4b-hydroxy-9b-isocyanato-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.20 g, 62%).

(235) 4b-hydroxy-9b-isocyanato-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.20 g, 0.54 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofurane (10 ml), added with triethylamine (0.18 ml, 1.30 mmol) and isopropyl amine (0.05 ml, 0.65 mmol), and heated for 48 hrs under reflux.

(236) After vacuum concentration, the concentrate was extracted with water and methylene chloride, and purified by column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound (40 mg, 17%).

(237) mp: 228-229 C.

(238) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, (CD.sub.3).sub.2CO-d.sub.6) 1.00 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H) 1.14 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 3H), 1.50 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 2.78-2.88 (m, 1H), 3.87 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.84 (s, 1H), 6.34 (s, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 6.66 (s, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-isobutylamide

(239) Iron (0.09 g, 1.70 mmol) and one drop of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-isobutylamide (100 mg, 0.24 mmol) in ethanol/water (3 ml/0.3 ml) and heated for 1 hr under reflux. After neutralization with sodium bicarbonate, the reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound (60 mg, 66%).

(240) mp: 141-143 C.

(241) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 12H), 2.51 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 2.83 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.60 (s, 2H), 6.67-6.72 (m, 1H), 6.78-6.82 (m, 1H), 6.86-6.91 (m, 1H), 7.16 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H).

Pentanoic acid (1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-amide

(242) To a solution of pentanoic acid (4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-amide (100 mg, 0.23 mmol) in ethanol/water (3 ml:0.3 ml) was added iron (0.09 g, 1.64 mmol). After addition of one drop of conc. HCl, the solution was refluxed for 1 hr. After neutralization with sodium bicarbonate, the reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound (70 mg, 77%).

(243) mp: 165-168 C.

(244) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 0.93 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 3H), 1.20 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 3H), 1.35-1.44 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.63 (m, 2H), 2.28 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 2.84 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 6.65-6.72 (m, 2H), 6.86 (dd, J=1.1 Hz, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 1H).

9b-Hydroxy-4b-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(245) Iodine (1.71 g, 6.74 mmol) was added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (1 g, 3.37 mmol) in ethylene glycol (20 ml) and stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs. After water (100 ml) was poured thereto, the solution was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the reaction mixture was purified by silica gel column chromatography (40% ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 0.40 g (39%).

(246) mp: 100-105 C.

(247) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.12-1.25 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.51 (s, 1H, OH, D.sub.2O exchan gable) 2.82-2.86 (septet, 1H, CH), 3.83 (t, 2H, CH.sub.2) 4.04-4.15 (m, 3H, CH.sub.2 and OH, D.sub.2O exchan gable) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.87 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.42 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.57 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.92 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, ArH) 7.94 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 340.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(248) A solution of 4-nitro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (1.50 g, 8.4 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 ml) and glacial acetic acid (3.5 ml) was added with cesium dioxide (1.87 g, 16.9 mmol), and refluxed at 110 C. for 2 hrs. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated, mixed with water, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The reaction mixture was concentration to give 2,2-dihydroxy-4-nitro-2H-indene-1,3-dione (600 mg).

(249) In glacial acetic acid (5 ml), 2,2-dihydroxy-4-nitro-2H-indene-1,3-dione (0.50 g, 2.24 mmol) and 3-isopropyl phenol (0.37 ml, 2.7 mmol) were refluxed for 2 hrs. The reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (20% ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford the title compound as a white solid. 0.30 g (39%).

(250) mp: 186-188 C.

(251) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15-1.18 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.86 (septet, 1H, CH) 3.53 (s, 1H, OH) 6.24 (s, 1H, OH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.92 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.48 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.79 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.19 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.50 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 341.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2,3-dimethoxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(252) To a solution of 5,6-dimethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (1.00 g, 5.2 mmol) in 1,4 dioxane (20 ml) and glacial acetic acid (2 ml) was added cesium dioxide (1.16 g, 10.4 mmol), followed by reaction at 110 C. for 2 hrs while stirring. The reaction mixture was concentrated, diluted in water, and extracted with ethyl acetate to give 0.80 g of 2,2-dihydroxy-5,6-dimethoxy-2H-indene-1,3-dione.

(253) In glacial acetic acid (6 ml), 2,2-dihydroxy-5,6-dimethoxy-2H-indene-1,3-dione (0.55 g, 2.30 mmol) and 3-isopropyl phenol (1.10 ml, 2.76 mmol) were refluxed for 2 hrs. The concentrated reaction mixture was purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford the title compound, white 0.22 g (57%).

(254) mp: 127-129 C.

(255) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.86 (septet, 1H, CH) 3.71 (s, 1H, OH) 3.9 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 4.1 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 4.6 (s, 1H, OH) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.86 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.14 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.37-7.43 (m, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 356.

4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2,3-dimethyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(256) To a solution of 5,6-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (0.50 g, 3.12 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 ml) and glacial acetic acid (1 ml) was added cesium dioxide (0.69 g, 6.24 mmol), followed by reaction at 110 C. for 2 hrs while stirring. The reaction mixture was filtered through a cellite layer, and the resulting organic solution was concentrated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (40% ethyl acetate in hexane) to give 2,2-dihydroxy-5,6-dimethyl-2H-indene-1,3-dione. 0.40 g (63%).

(257) 2,2-dihydroxy-5,6-dimethyl-2H-indene-1,3-dione (0.35 g, 1.7 mmol) and 3-isopropyl phenol (0.28 ml, 2.03 mmol) were dissolved in glacial acetic acid (4 ml) and refluxed for 4 hrs. The concentrated reaction mixture was purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. White 0.39 g (71%).

(258) mp: 138-140 C.

(259) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.30 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.40 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.86 (septet, 1H, CH) 3.99 (s, 1H, OH) 4.73 (s, 1H, OH) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.81 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.39 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.53 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.8 (s, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 324.

Mixture of 6:4 (4bS,9bS)-2-bromo-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one and (4bS,9bS)-3-bromo-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(260) To a solution of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (0.81 g, 3.83 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 ml) and glacial acetic acid (1.5 ml) was added cesium dioxide (0.94 g, 8.44 mmol), followed by reaction at 110 C. for 2.5 hrs while stirring. The reaction mixture was filtered through a cellite pad, and the filtrate was concentrated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:1) to give 5-bromo-2,2-dihydroxy-2H-indene-1,3-dione 0.80 g.

(261) 5-bromo-2,2-dihydroxy-2H-indene-1,3-dione (0.70 g, 2.7 mmol) and 3-isopropyl phenol (0.45 ml, 3.3 mmol) were dissolved in glacial acetic acid (8 ml) and refluxed for 4 hrs. The concentrated reaction mixture was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compounds as a 6:4 mixture. White 760 mg (75%).

(262) mp: 160-162 C.

(263) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.12 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.72-2.81 (septet, 1H, CH) 5.12 (s, 1H, OH) 5.60 (s, 1H, OH) 6.63 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.75 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.32 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.49-7.59 (m, 1.3H, ArH) 7.76-7.81 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.11 (s, 0.6H, ArH). MS(EI): 341.

Methyl (4bS,9bS)-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylcarbamate

(264) A solution of 2,3-dihydro-2-(4-isopropyl-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxo-1H-inden-2-ylcarbamate (120 mg, 0.32 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 ml) was added at 78 C. over 5 min to a solution of boron tribromide (1.0 M, 0.71 ml, 0.71 mmol) in dichloromethane (3 ml), and stirred at 10 C. for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was poured with water, extracted with dichloromethane, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 90 mg (78%).

(265) mp: 161-163 C.

(266) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15-1.18 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.82 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.64 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 5.49 (s, 1H, OH) 5.93 (s, 1H, NH) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.82-6.85 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.25-7.29 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.53-7.59 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.79-7.84 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.00-8.03 (m, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 353.

Isopropyl (4bS,9bS)-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylcarbamate

(267) Boron tribromide (1.0 M in dichloromethane, 0.55 ml, 0.55 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (3 ml) and cooled to 78 C. To this solution, isopropyl 2-(4-isopropyl-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-ylcarbamate (100 mg, 0.25 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 ml) was dropwise added over 5 min, and stirred at 0 C. for 4 hrs. The reaction mixture was poured with water, extracted with dichloromethane, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 45 mg (47%).

(268) mp: 114-116 C.

(269) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15-1.18 (m, 12H, CH.sub.3) 2.82 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 4.83 (septet, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, CH) 5.83 (s, 1H, NH) 6.69 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.83 (dd, J=1.5 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.29 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.52-7.58 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.78-7.84 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.01 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 395.

ethyl(4bS,9bS)-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylcarbamate

(270) Boron tribromide (1.0 M in dichloromethane, 4.3 ml, 4.3 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (15 ml), and cooled to 78 C. To this solution, ethyl 2-(4-isopropyl-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-ylcarbamate (750 mg, 1.96 mmol) in dichloromethane (20 ml) was dropwise added over 10 min, and stirred at 0 C. for 4 hrs. The reaction mixture was poured with water, extracted with dichloromethane, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 500 mg (70%).

(271) mp: 115-118 C.

(272) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.14-1.17 (m, 9H, CH.sub.3) 2.81 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 4.03-4.09 (m, 2H, OCH.sub.2) 5.67 (br, 1H, OH) 5.92 (br, 1H, NH) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.83 (dd, J=1.5 Hz, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.29 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.51-7.56 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.76-7.81 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH). MS(EI): 367.

N,N-((4bS,9bS)-4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furane-1,9b-diyl)diacetamide

(273) Boron tribromide (1.0 M in dichloromethane, 1.32 ml, 1.32 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (5 ml) and cooled to 78 C. To this solution, N,N-(2-(4-isopropyl-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2,4-diyl)diacetamide (200 mg, 0.49 mmol) in dichloromethane (10 ml) was dropwise added over 10 min, and stirred at room temperature for 12 hrs. The reaction mixture was poured with water, extracted with dichloromethane, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=2:1) to afford the title compound. 130 mg (67%).

(274) mp: 205-207 C.

(275) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.98 (s, 3H, NAc) 2.19 (s, 3H, NAc) 2.8 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 5.61 (s, 1H, OH) 6.61 (s, 1H, NH) 6.68 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.82 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.28 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.55 (dd, J=0.6 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.66-7.72 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.50 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 10.03 (s, 1H, NH). MS(EI): 394.

Step 2: 4b,5,9b,10-tetrahydroindeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-ol

(276) Chrome chloride (2.50 g, 16.00 mmol) and nickel chloride (130 mg, 1 mmol) were dissolved in dimethylformamide (25 ml), and stirred at room temperature for 10 min. The resulting solution was reacted with a solution of 1-(2-bromobenzyl)-1H-inden-2(3H)-one (2.50 g, 0.83 mmol) in dimethylformamide (25 ml) at 120-125 C. for 18 hrs. The reaction mixture was poured with water, extracted with diethyl ether, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:10) to afford the title compound. 0.30 g (16%).

(277) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.05 (s, 1H, OH) 3.05 (dd, J=1.5 Hz, J=16.2 Hz, 1H) 3.56 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H) 3.59-3.67 (m, 1H, CH) 3.87 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H) 7.11-7.26 (m, 7H, ArH) 7.51-7.53 (m, 1H, ArH)

Step 3: 5,10-dihydroindeno[2,1-a]indene

(278) 4b,5,9b,10-tetrahydroindeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-ol (0.10 g, 0.82 mmol) was dissolved in benzene (5 ml) and added a little amount of paratoluene sulfonyl acid at room temperature. The reaction mixture was refluxed 85 C. for 12 hrs to completely evaporate benzene, and the residue was separated using silica gel column chromatography (2% ethyl acetate in hexane) to afford the title compound as a solid. 45 mg (50%).

(279) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 3.63 (s, 4H, CH.sub.2) 7.16-7.34 (m, 4H, ArH) 7.42-7.53 (m, 4H, ArH).

Step 4: (4b,9b)-4b,5,9b,10-tetrahydroindeno[2,1-a]indene-4b,9b-diol

(280) Osmium tetroxide (0.02 ml, 0.002 mmol, 2.5% in t-butanol), potassium ferricyanide (193 mg, 0.6 mmol), potassium carbonate (81 mg, 0.6 mmol), and quinolidine (2.2 mg, 0.02 mmol) were mixed in a mixture of t-butanol and water (1:1, 3 ml) to which a solution of methane sulfonamide (19 mg, 0.2 mmol) and 5,10-dihydroindeno[2,1-a]indene (40 mg, 0.2 mmol) in 1 ml of a mixture of t-butanol and water (1:1) was then added.

(281) The resulting mixture was stirred for 4.5 hrs at room temperature and then added with sodium sulfite (0.2 g) and stirred for an additional 15 min. The reaction mixture was poured with water, extracted with diethyl ether, concentrated, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. White 25 mg (54%).

(282) mp: 157-159 C.

(283) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.89 (s, 2H, OH) 3.40 (q, J=16.8 Hz, J=8.4 Hz, 4H, CH.sub.2) 7.13-7.28 (m, 6H, ArH) 7.50-7.53 (m, 2H, ArH). MS(EI): 238.

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one O-methyl oxime

(284) To a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one (1.00 g, 3.37 mmoels) in anhydrous pyridine (1 ml) was added O-methyl hydroxylamine hydrochloride (564 mg, 6.75 mmoles), followed by reaction at room temperature for 3 hrs while stirring. After removal of the solvent pyridine, extraction with DCM and water was conducted, and the concentrated organic layer was separated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 30% hexane) to afford the title compound. 70 mg (30%).

(285) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.79 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.9 (s, 3H, NOCH.sub.3), 6.44 (s, 1H, ArH/OH), 6.64 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.75 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.54 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.71-7.76 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.84-7.88 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.40 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.25 (s, 1H, OH/NH).

Butyric acid 9b-butyrylamino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl ester

(286) To a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.20 g, 0.67 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (10 ml) were added triethylamine (0.20 g, 2.01 mmol) and butyryl chloride (0.18 g, 1.69 mmol) at room temperature, followed by reaction for 3 hrs at room temperature while stirring. The reaction product was concentrated, and extracted with ethylacetate, after which the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 50 mg (17%).

(287) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.90-1.00 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.18 (dd, J=2.7, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.50-1.72 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.02-2.30 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.33-2.54 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.79-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 6.00 (s, 1H, NH) 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.76 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.85 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.93 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

Octanoic acid [2-(2-hydroxy-4-isopropyl-phenyl)-1,3-dioxo-indan-2-yl]-amide

(288) To a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.20 g, 0.67 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (10 ml) were added triethylamine (0.20 g, 2.01 mmol) and octanoyl chloride (0.27 g, 1.67 mmol), followed by reacting at room temperature for 28 hrs while stirring. The reaction product was concentrated, and extracted with ethylacetate, after which the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:6.fwdarw.1:4) to afford the title compound as a syrup. 0.13 g (45%).

(289) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.84-0.88 (m, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.17 (dd, J=3.0, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.26-1.29 (m, 12H, CH.sub.2) 1.58-1.65 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.31 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.77-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 5.71 (s, 1H, OH) 6.62 (s, 1H, NH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.81 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.24 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.55 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.78-7.84 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.00 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

Hexanoic acid 9b-hexanoylamino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl ester

(290) To a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.20 g, 0.67 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (10 ml) were added triethylamine (0.20 g, 2.01 mmol), and hexanoyl chloride (0.22 g, 1.69 mmol), followed by reaction for 5 hrs at room temperature while stirring. The reaction product was concentrated, and extracted with ethylacetate, after which the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:6 to 1:4) to afford the title compound. 15 mg (4%).

(291) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.79-0.89 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.17 (dd, J=2.7, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.22-1.33 (m, 8H, CH.sub.2) 1.40-1.65 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.04-2.55 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.82-2.91 (m, 1H, CH) 6.00 (s, 1H, NH) 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.91 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.74-7.89 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.93 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH).

Heptanoic acid 9b-heptanoylamino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl ester

(292) Triethylamine (0.20 g, 2.01 mmol), and heptanoyl chloride (0.25 g, 1.69 mmol) were added at room temperature to a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.20 g, 0.67 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (10 ml), and stirred for 3 hrs. The reaction product was concentrated, and extracted with ethylacetate, after which, the concentrated organic layer was purified using column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:6 to 1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.14 g (40%).

(293) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.84-0.88 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.17 (dd, J=2.4, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.25-1.44 (m, 14H, CH.sub.2) 1.59-1.64 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.06-2.52 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.79-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 5.98 (s, 1H, NH) 6.74 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.91 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.76 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.85 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.92 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-((4bS,9bS)-1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)octanamide

(294) N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)octanamide (130 mg, 0.28 mmoles) was dissolved in ethanol:water (9:1, 13 mL), added with iron powder (118 mg, 2.12 mmoles) and conc. HCl (3 drops), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After the reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and isolated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate, 1% triethylamine in hexane) to afford the title compound. 115 mg (96%).

(295) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.86 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.25 (m, 8H, CH.sub.2) 1.59 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.51 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.81 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 5.66 (br, 2H, NH.sub.2) 6.62 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.73-6.79 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.13-7.16 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.39-7.45 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

(4bR,9bS)-1-Amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b-propionamido-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b-yl propionate

(296) (4bR,9bS)-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b-propionamido-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl propionate (130 mg, 0.29 mmoles) was dissolved in ethanol:water (9:1, 10 mL), added with iron powder (122 mg, 2.18 mmoles), and conc. HCl (3 drops), and heated for 1 hr under reflux. After the reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and isolated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate, 1% triethylamine in hexane) to afford the title compound. 60 mg (50%).

(297) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.05-1.20 (m, 12H, CH.sub.3) 2.10-2.51 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.85 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 4.41 (br, 2H, NH.sub.2) 5.99 (br, 1H, NH) 6.73 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.89-6.96 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.22-7.34 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

(4bR,9bS)-1-Amino-9b-butyramido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b-yl butyrate

(298) (4bR,9bS)-9b-Butyramido-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl butyrate (220 mg, 0.46 mmoles) was dissolved in ethanol:water (9:1, 10 mL), added with iron powder (195 mg, 3.48 mmoles) and conc. HCl (5 drops), and heated for 1 hr under reflux. After the reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and isolated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate, 1% triethylamine in hexane) to afford the title compound. 100 mg (49%).

(299) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.90-0.99 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.16-1.19 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.50-1.77 (m, 4H, CHO 2.04-2.50 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.85 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 4.40 (br, 2H, NH.sub.2) 5.97 (br, 1H, NH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.71-6.97 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.22-7.35 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.41 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

1-Amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b-pentanamido-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl pentanoate

(300) To a solution of 7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b-pentanamido-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl pentanoate (0.287 g, 0.55 mmol) in ethanol (10 ml) were added 1 ml of water, iron powder (0.22 g, 4.01 mmol), and conc. HCl (0.05 ml), followed by heating for 1.5 hrs under reflux. After the reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and isolated and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4 to 1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.12 g (46%).

(301) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.89 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.17 (dd, J=2.4, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.23-1.48 (m, 4H, CHO 1.50-1.65 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.04-2.37 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.40-2.54 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.80-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 4.39 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 5.91 (s, 1H, NH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88-6.96 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.22-7.34 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.46 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

1-amino-9b-hexanamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl hexanoate

(302) 9b-Hexanamido-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl hexanoate (0.17 g, 0.32 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol (15 ml), added with 1.5 ml of water, iron powder (0.13 g, 2.3 mmol), and conc. HCl (0.05 ml), and heated for 1 hr under reflux. After the reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and isolated and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:6 to 1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.15 g (90%).

(303) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.77-0.93 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.20 (dd, J=3.6, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.23-1.39 (m, 8H, CH.sub.2) 1.50-1.62 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.04-2.51 (m, 4H, CHO 2.80-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 4.40 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 5.97 (s, 1H, NH) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88-7.06 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.22-7.34 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.43 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH).

(4bS,9bS)-4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-9b-methoxy-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(304) Anhydrous methanol (0.1 mL) was slowly added at 0 C. over 5 min to a solution of (4bS,9bS)-9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.30 g, 0.95 mmoles) in anhydrous THF (10 ml). After reaction for 3 hrs, the reaction mixture was concentrated, and isolated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate in 20% hexane) to afford the title compound. 50 mg (17%).

(305) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.70 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 4.51 (s, 1H, OH) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.85 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.49 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.52-7.58 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.77-7.82 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.98 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

1-Amino-9b-heptanamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl heptanoate

(306) 9b-Heptanamido-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl heptanoate (0.28 g, 0.50 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol (10 ml), added with 1 ml of water, iron powder (0.20 g, 3.7 mmol), and conc. HCl (0.05 ml), and heated for 1 hr under reflux. After the reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:6 to 1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.15 g (90%).

(307) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.79-0.97 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.19 (dd, J=3.7, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.25-1.39 (m, 12H, CH.sub.2) 1.59-1.68 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.08-2.30 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 2.36-2.54 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.84-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 4.42 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2) 5.98 (s, 1H, NH) 6.74 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.91-6.98 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.24-7.37 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

1-((4bS,9bS)-7-Isopropyl-4b-methoxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)urea

(308) Conc. HCl (1 mL) was added to a solution of (4bS,9bR)-7-isopropyl-10H-4b,9b-(epiminomethanoimino)indeno[1,2-b]benzofurane-10,12-dione (0.20 g, 0.625 mmoles) in methanol (10 mL) and stirred at room temperature. After reaction for 2.5 hrs, the reaction mixture was concentrated, extracted with ethylacetate and water, and then concentrated in a vacuum to dryness. Purification through silica gel column chromatography (5% MeOH in DCM, 1% TEA) afforded the title compound. (80 mg, 38%).

(309) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.75 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.68 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.50 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.76 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.35-7.53 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.83 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH).

1-((4bS,9bS)-4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methylurea

(310) To a solution of (4bS,9bS)-9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.10 g, 0.34 mmoles) in anhydrous THF (2 ml was added methyl isocyanate (32 L, 0.51 mmoles). After reaction for 1 hr, the reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (5% MeOH in DCM, 1% TEA) to afford the title compound. 50 mg (42%).

(311) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.89 (m, 4H, NMe, CH) 6.63 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.86 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (br, 2H, ArH) 7.81 (br, 2H, ArH).

1-Ethyl-3-((4bS,9bS)-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)urea

(312) To a solution of (4bS,9bS)-9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.10 g, 0.34 mmoles) in anhydrous THF (5 ml) was added ethyl isocyanate (45 L, 0.85 mmoles). After reaction for 1 hr, the reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (5% MeOH in DCM, 1% TEA) to afford the title compound. 60 mg (19%).

(313) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.04 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.20 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.36-3.51 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2 6.62 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.85 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.46 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.52-7.62 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.68-7.70 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.77-7.98 (m, 1H, ArH).

1-((4bS,9bS)-4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methoxyurea

(314) Boron tribromide (1.0 M solution in DCM, 1.72 mL, 1.72 mmoles) was dissolved in anhydrous DCM (10 ml) and cooled to 80 C. To this, a solution of 1-(2-(4-isopropyl-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-3-methoxyurea (300 mg, 0.78 mmoles) in anhydrous DCM (15 ml) was slowly added. The reaction mixture was maintained for 10 min at 80 C. and stirred for 3 hrs at 0 C. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was extracted with DCM and water, dried, and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification through silica gel column chromatography (5% MeOH in DCM, 1% TEA) afforded the title compound. 110 mg (38%).

(315) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.88 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 6.64 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.85 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.37 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.55-7.60 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.66-7.71 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.78-7.84 (m, 2H, ArH).

5-Acetyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-4b,5-dihydroindeno[1,2-b]indol-10(9bH)-one

(316) N-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)acetamide (300 mg, 1.84 mmol) and ninhydrin (328 mg, 1.84 mmol) were dissolved in dil. sulfuric acid (6 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 5.5 hrs. The reaction was stopped by slowing pouring the solution to 150 g of ice and stirring. The reaction mixture was washed twice with ethylacetate (70 ml), and the organic layer was washed again with water and brine. It was dried over sodium sulfate, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified through column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1), followed by recrystallization in ethylacetate/hexane to afford the title compound. 60 mg (10%).

(317) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) 2.13 (s, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.74 (s, 3H, NAc) 6.84 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.16 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.49 (br, 1H, ArH) 7.56-7.61 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.63-7.71 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.80-7.89 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.01-8.05 (m, 1H, ArH).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-5-propionyl-4b,5-dihydroindeno[1,2-b]indol-10(9bH)-one

(318) Ten drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(2-(2-hydroxy-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-4,5-dimethylphenyl)propionamide (0.20 g) in anhydrous THF (10 ml) and stirred. After reaction for 5 hrs, ice water was poured to stop the reaction. Extraction with ethylacetate and water was conducted before concentration in a vacuum. The concentrate was purified by column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 50% hexane) to afford the title compound. 40 mg (20%).

(319) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) 1.26 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.14 (s, 6H, CH.sub.3) 3.06-3.58 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.84 (s, 1H, ArH/OH) 7.16 (s, 1H, ArH/OH) 7.48 (s, 1H, ArH/OH) 7.56-7.61 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.70 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.80-7.86 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.95-8.01 (m, 1H, ArH).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-4b,5-dihydroindeno[1,2-b]indol-10(9bH)-one

(320) Conc. HCl (1 ml) was added to a solution of N-(2-(2-hydroxy-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-4,5-dimethylphenyl)acetamide (0.10 g) in methanol (10 ml) and stirred overnight to concentration. The concentrate was washed with sat. NaHCO.sub.3, extracted with ethylacetate and water, and concentrated in a vacuum to afford the title compound (50 mg, 58%).

(321) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) 2.33 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.36 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 7.30 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.49 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.55 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.94 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.03 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.25 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 11.70 (br, 1H, NH).

5-Acetyl-7,8-dimethyl-10-oxo-4b,5,9b,10-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-b]indole-4b,9b-diyl diacetate

(322) Acetyl chloride (0.33 mL, 4.64 mmoles), and triethylamine (0.65 mL, 4.64 mmoles) were slowly added at room temperature to a solution of 5-acetyl-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-4b,5-dihydroindeno[1,2-b]indol-10(9bH)-one (300 mg, 0.93 mmol) in anhydrous THF (20 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 24 hrs, the solid thus formed was washed with THF and filtered. After removal of THF, purification through column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 30% hexane) afford the title compound as a yellowish solid. 150 mg (40%).

(323) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) 2.06 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.10 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.22-2.23 (s, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.47 (s, 3H, NAc) 7.23 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.37 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.64-7.69 (t, 1H, ArH) 7.75 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.87-7.92 (m, 1H, ArH), 8.33 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

5-Acetyl-9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-5,9b-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]indol-10-one

(324) AIBN (0.1 g) and SO.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (0.72 g, 5.3 mmol) were added to a solution of N-[2-(1,3-dioxo-indan-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetamide (1.00 g, 3.5 mmol) in CCl.sub.4 (20 ml) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The solution was concentrated in a vacuum, extracted with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2, dried, filtered, and the concentrated in a vacuum. Purification through column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4.fwdarw.1:2) afforded the title compound. 0.60 g (53%).

(325) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 2.64 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 7.19 (t, J=1.5, 8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.37 (t, J=1.5, 8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.55 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.73-7.83 (m, 3H, ArH) 8.20 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(9b-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-1-yl)-acetamide

(326) To a solution of N-(9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-1-yl)-acetamide (3.90 g, 9.3 mmol) in anhydrous THF (40 ml) was added 2M NH.sub.3 in IPA (9.36 ml) at 5 C., followed by stirring overnight at room temperature. After removal of the solvent by concentration in a vacuum, the residue was diluted in methylene chloride and washed with an aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to adjust the pH into 8.0. The organic layer was dried, filtered and concentrated in a vacuum to afford the title compound. 3.98 g (107%).

(327) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9, 2.7 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.29 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.87 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (dd, J=8.1, 2.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.37 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.48 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.75 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 10.67 (s, 1H, NH).

Acetic acid 1,9b-bis-acetylamino-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl ester

(328) To a solution of N-(9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-1-yl)-acetamide (0.55 g, 1.38 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (20 ml) were added triethylamine (0.21 g, 2.76 mmol) and AcCl (0.20 g, 2.07 mmol) at 0 C., followed by stirring overnight at room temperature. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.17 g (26%).

(329) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19 (dd, J=3.6, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.00 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.17 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.25 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.83-2.92 (m, 1H, CH) 6.15 (s, 1H, NH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.98 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.50 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.83 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 10.72 (s, 1H, NH).

9b-Acetamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b-yl methyl carbonate

(330) To N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acetamide (0.50 g, 1.48 mmol were added 10 ml of THF, Et.sub.3N (0.24 ml, 1.77 mmol, and methyl chloroformate (0.11 ml, 1.48 mmol in that order, after which the solution was stirred at room temperature for 12 hrs.

(331) The reaction mixture was concentrated, extracted with H.sub.2O and CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2, and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. 20 mg (3%).

(332) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 3H), 1.18 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 3H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.84 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 5.40 (s, 1H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H).

9b-Acetamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b-yl pentanoate

(333) To N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acetamide (0.50 g, 1.48 mmol were added 10 ml of THF, Et.sub.3N (0.24 ml, 1.77 mmol, and valeroyl chloride (0.18 ml, 1.48 mmol in that order, followed by stirring the solution at room temperature for 12 hrs. After concentration, the concentrate was extracted with H.sub.2O and CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. (30 mg, 5%).

(334) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.91 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.16 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 3H), 1.18 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 3H), 1.33-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.56-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.95 (s, 3H), 2.35-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.84 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J=1.3 Hz, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 1H) 7.84 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

9b-acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b-yl methyl carbonate

(335) To 9b-acetamido-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl methyl carbonate (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) were added EtOH:H.sub.2O=2 ml:0.2 ml, Fe (40 mg, 0.79 mmol, and one drop of conc. HCl, followed by reflux for 1 hr.

(336) After neutralization with NaHCO.sub.3, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound. (25 mg, 55%).

(337) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 3H), 1.19 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.85 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 4.44 (s, 2H), 6.72 (s, 2H), 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)pivalamide

(338) Iron powder (0.04 g, 0.85 mmol), conc. HCl (0.05 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)pivalamide (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml). The reaction mixture was heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After the iron powder was filtered off, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. (40 mg, 86%).

(339) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16-1.19 (m, 15H, CH.sub.3) 2.71-2.92 (m, 1H, CH) 6.66 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.81 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.93-7.01 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.11-7.25 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.38-7.47 (m, 1H, ArH).

9b-Acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl butyl carbonate

(340) Iron powder (0.09 g, 1.66 mmol), conc. HCl (0.05 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 9b-acetamido-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl butyl carbonate (0.11 g, 0.22 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml). The reaction mixture was heated for 1.5 hrs under reflux. After the iron powder was filtered off, the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound (50 mg, 50%).

(341) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.89 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.18 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 6.9 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.28-1.43 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 1.56-1.68 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 1.96 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.90 (m, 1H, CH) 4.07-4.20 (m, 2H, OCH.sub.2) 6.11 (s, 1H, NH) 6.76 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.94 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H, ArH) 7.22-7.35 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.46 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

9b-Acetamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl ethyl carbonate

(342) Ethyl chloroformate (0.32 g, 3.11 mmol) and trimethylamine (0.25 g, 2.48 mmol) were added to a solution of 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.70 g, 2.07 mmol) in anhydrous THF (15 ml), and stirred for 4 hrs. After THF was removed by concentration in a vacuum, the concentrate was diluted in methylene chloride and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried, filtered and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 14 mg (1.6%).

(343) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16-1.18 (m, 9H, CH.sub.3) 2.17 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.82-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 4.05-4.13 (m, 2H, OCH.sub.2) 5.34 (s, 1H, NH) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.91 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.58 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.79-7.86 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.98 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH).

9b-Acetamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl pivalate

(344) Pivaroly chloride (0.26 g, 2.22 mmol) and trimethylamine (0.18 g, 1.77 mmol) were added to a solution of 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.50 g, 1.48 mmol) in anhydrous THF (15 ml), and heated for 18 hrs under reflux. After removal of THF by vacuum concentration, the residue was diluted in methylene chloride and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried, filtered and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.13 g (20%).

(345) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16-1.19 (m, 15H, CH.sub.3) 2.17 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 6.11 (s, 1H, NH) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.92 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.45 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.76 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.86 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.94 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

9b-Acetamido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl methylcarbamate

(346) Methyl isocyanate (0.12 g, 2.22 mmol) and trimethylamine (0.18 g, 1.77 mmol) were added to a solution of 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.50 g, 1.48 mmol) in anhydrous THF (15 ml) and heated for 5 hrs under reflux. After removal of THF by vacuum concentration, the residue was diluted in methylene chloride and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried, filtered and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.10 g (17%).

(347) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (dd, J=2.4, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.96 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.88 (m, 4H, CH, CH.sub.3) 5.14 (s, 1H, NH) 6.26 (s, 1H, NH) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.45 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.56 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.75 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.83-7.90 (m, 2H, ArH).

N,N-(7-Isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofurane-4b,9b-diyldiacetamide

(348) 4b,9b-diazido-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (2.50 g, 7.2 mmol was dissolved in 50 ml of EtOH and stirred overnight in the presence of 10% Pd/C (0.38 g) in a hydrogen atmosphere.

(349) The reaction mixture was filtered through a cellite layer and concentrated in a vacuum to give 4b,9b-diamino-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (1.60 g, 5.4 mmol. This compound was dissolved in 50 ml of THF, and Et.sub.3N (3.02 ml, 21.7 mmol) and acetyl chloride (1.16 ml, 16.3 mmol were added to the solution and stirred overnight at room temperature. After concentration in a vacuum, the residue was purified column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=2:1) to afford the title compound. 0.28 g (10%).

(350) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.14 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 3H), 1.16 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 3H), 1.83 (s, 3H), 1.87 (s, 3H), 2.80 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.62-6.68 (m, 2H), 6.83 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (t, J=9.5 Hz, 1H).

4b-(Benzyloxy)-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(351) p-Toluene sulfuric acid (65 mg, 0.33 mmoles) was added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.50 g, 1.68 mmoles) in benzylalcohol (5 mL), and stirred at 60 C. for 3 days. The reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 10% hexane) to afford the title compound. 20 mg (3%).

(352) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (dd, J=3 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.86 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.42 (br, 1H, OH) 5.03 (d, J=11.4 Hz, 1H, CH.sub.2) 5.12 (d, J=11.4 Hz, 1H, CH.sub.2) 6.76 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.29-7.37 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.42-7.47 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.54-7.59 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.77-7.82 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.98 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

Carbonic acid 9b-acetylamino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl ester phenyl ester

(353) Phenyl chloroformate (0.35 g, 2.22 mmol, and trimethylamine (0.18 g, 1.77 mmol were added to a solution of N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-4b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-9b-yl)-acetamide (0.50 g, 1.48 mmol in anhydrous THF, and heated for 24 hrs under reflux. After removal of THF by vacuum concentration, the residue was diluted in ethylacetate and washed many times with an aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The organic layer was dried, filtered and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound. 10 mg (1.5%).

(354) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (dd, J=3.9, 6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.04 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.87 (m, 1H, CH) 6.13 (s, 1H, NH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.16 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H, ArH) 7.36-7.46 (m, 4H, ArH) 7.61 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.81 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.88 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.07 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H, ArH).

Phenyl-thiocarbamic acid O-(9b-azido-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl) ester

(355) Phenyl isothiocyanate (0.62 g, 4.66 mmol) and trimethylamine (0.37 g, 3.73 mmol) were added to a solution of 9b-azido-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (1.00 g, 3.11 mmol) in anhydrous THF, and heated for 24 hrs under reflux. After removal of THF by vacuum concentration, the residue was diluted in ethylacetate and washed many times with an aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The organic layer was dried, filtered and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. 0.15 g (10%).

(356) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.23 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.86-2.95 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.84 (s, 1H, NH) 6.95-7.05 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.29 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.36 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H, ArH) 7.46-7.61 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.71 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.91 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

9b-Acetamido-1-amino-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl ethyl carbonate

(357) Iron powder (0.45 g, 8.0 mmol) and conc. HCl (0.03 ml) were added to a solution of 9b-acetamido-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b-yl ethyl carbonate (0.50 g, 1.1 mmol) in ethanol (10 ml) and water (1 ml), and heated for 1 hr under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with MeOH, filtered, and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification thorough column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound. 0.32 g (69%).

(358) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16-1.19 (m, 9H, CH.sub.3) 2.17 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 4.05-4.15 (m, 2H, OCH.sub.2) 4.44 (s, 3H, NCH.sub.2) 5.33 (s, 1H, NH) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.96 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.23-7.25 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.32 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.41 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N,N-(7-Isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofurane-4b,9b-diyldipropionamide

(359) To 4b,9b-diamino-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.50 g, 1.70 mmol was added 10 ml of THF. This solution was stirred overnight, together with Et.sub.3N (0.94 ml, 6.79 mmol and propionyl chloride (0.44 ml, 5.09 mmol, at room temperature. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound (0.27 g, 39%).

(360) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.05-1.17 (m, 12H), 2.08-2.39 (m, 4H), 2.82 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.27 (s, 1H), 6.51 (s, 1H), 6.67 (s, 1H), 6.85 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H).

N,N-(7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofurane-4b,9b-diylbis(2-methylpropanamide)

(361) To 4b,9b-diamino-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.50 g, 1.70 mmol was added 10 ml of THF. This solution was stirred overnight, together with Et.sub.3N (0.94 ml, 6.79 mmol and isobutyryl chloride (0.53 ml, 5.09 mmol, at room temperature. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound. 0.27 g (39%).

(362) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.05-1.20 (m, 18H), 2.35-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.80 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 6.43 (s, 1H), 6.65 (s, 1H), 6.78 (s, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzofuro[2,3:3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-b]pyridin-10(9bH)-one

(363) To 5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-7(6H)-one (1.50 g, 11.26 mmol were added 10 ml of dioxane and 1 ml of AcOH. The solution was stirred overnight, together with SeO.sub.2 (3.75 g, 33.79 mmol, in a refluxer. Neutralization with a NaHCO.sub.3 solution was followed by extraction with ethylacetate. The extract was concentrated in a vacuum to give 6,6-dihydroxy-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridine-5,7(6H)-dione (1.50 g, 8.37 mmol). This was dissolved in 10 ml of AcOH and stirred overnight, together with isopropylphenol (1.14 g, 8.37 mmol, in a refluxer. Concentration in a vacuum and purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound (0.70 g, 21%).

(364) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 3H), 1.19 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 3H), 2.85 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 1H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

10-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofurane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate

(365) A solution of 7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofurane-4b,9b-diyl diacetate (0.10 g, 0.26 mmoles) in absolute MeOH (5 mL) was stirred, together with sodium borohydride (20 mg, 0.53 mmoles), at room temperature for 7 hrs. Acetone (5 mL) was added, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 10 min until reaction stopped. Then, the solvent was removed. The reaction mixture was extracted with DCM and water, dried, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 20% hexane) to afford the title compound. 30 mg (30%).

(366) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15 (dd, J=3.6 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.10 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.16 (s, 3H, OAc) 2.81 (septet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 4.38 (d, J=3 Hz, 1H, OH) 5.93 (d, J=3 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.81 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.36-7.50 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.57 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

9b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b-(methoxyamino)-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one O-methyl oxime

(367) O-methyl hydroxylamine hydrochloride (564 mg, 6.75 mmoles) was added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one (1.00 g, 3.37 mmoels) in hydrous pyridine (10 ml) and stirred at room temperature. After 3 hrs, the solvent was removed and the reaction mixture was washed with DCM and 1N HCl. The organic layer was washed again with water and brine, concentrated in a vacuum, and separated by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 10% hexane) to afford the title compound. 100 mg (9%).

(368) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81 (septet, J=6.9 Hz 1H, CH) 3.98 (s, 3H, NOCH.sub.3), 4.09 (s, 3H, NOCH.sub.3), 4.46 (s, 1H, OH) 6.57 (dd, J=1.8 Hz, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.82 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44-7.55 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.87 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.20 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.73 (s, 1H, NH).

7-Isopropyl-4b-methoxy-10-methylene-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-ol

(369) A dilution of 1 M potassium tertiary butoxide (1.25 mL, 1.25 mmol) in THF was slowly added at 0 C. to a solution of methyl triphenylphosphonium bromide (415 mg, 1.16 mmol) in anhydrous THF (5 mL), and stirred at 0 C. for 30 min and then at room temperature for 3 hrs. To this, a solution of 9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b-methoxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.30 g, 0.97 mmoles) in anhydrous THF (5 mL) was slowly added at 0 C., and heated for 24 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum, and washed with water (50 mL) and DCM (50 mL2). The organic layer was washed again with water (30 mL) and brine (30 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 10% hexane) afforded the title compound. 30 mg (10%).

(370) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=3 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 2.97 (br, 1H, OH) 3.67 (s, 3H, OMe) 5.71 (d, J=9.9 Hz, 2H, olefinic CH.sub.2) 6.69 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.80 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.35-7.40 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.46-7.51 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.66-7.68 (m, 1H, ArH).

9b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b-methoxy-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one O-methyl oxime

(371) O-methyl hydroxylamine hydrochloride (269 mg, 3.20 mmoles) was added to a solution of 9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b-methoxy-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one (0.50 g, 1.61 mmoels) in anhydrous pyridine (10 ml) and stirred overnight at room temperature. After removal of the solvent, the residue was washed with DCM and 1N HCl. The organic layer was washed again with water and brine, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 20% hexane) to afford the title compound. 60 mg (11%).

(372) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.40 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 1.46 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.87 (septet, 1H, CH) 6.76 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.92 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.55-7.60 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.77-7.82 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.90 (m, 1H, ArH).

Mixture of 1-bromo and 4-bromo-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(373) To a solution of 4-bromo-1-indanone (10.0 g, 47.4 mmol) in AcOH (4.0 mL) and dioxane (40 mL) was added SeO.sub.2 (11.5 g, 104 mmol), followed by heating for 4 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated to give a dark brown oil. m-Isopropylphenol (6.81 g, 50.0 mmol) and AcOH (10 mL) were added to the dark brown oil and stirred overnight. The reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (eluted with EtOAc/hexane=1/4-1/2) to afford the title compound as a brown solid. 9.28 g (52%).

(374) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.84 (heptet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (s, br, 1H), 4.81 (s, br, 1H), 6.71 (s, 0.34H), 6.79 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 0.66H), 6.85 (dd, J=7.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.42 (m, 1.64H), 7.57-7.62 (m, 0.36H), 7.67-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.97 (m, 1H).

1-(Benzylamino)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(375) Benzaldehyde (0.30 g, 2.88 mmol) and NaCNBH.sub.3 (0.12 g, 1.92 mmol) were added at 0 C. to a solution of 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.30 g, 0.96 mmol) in absolute MeOH (3 ml), followed by reaction overnight at room temperature. The solvent was removed by vacuum concentration, and purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) afforded the title compound. 80 mg (15%).

(376) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.79-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 4.50 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.57 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.73 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.83 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.11 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.31-7.39 (m, 5H, ArH) 7.47-7.53 (m, 2H, ArH).

1-(Ethylamino)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(377) Acetaldehyde (0.08 g, 1.92 mmol) and NaCNBH.sub.3 (0.08 g, 1.28 mmol) were added at 0 C. to a solution of 1-amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-10-one (0.20 g, 0.64 mmol) in absolute MeOH (3 ml), and reacted at room temperature for 2 days. After removal of the solvent by vacuum concentration, column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) was performed to afford the title compound. 40 mg (18%).

(378) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.26 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 3.16-3.25 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.57 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.65 (s, 1H, NH) 6.80 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.94 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.07 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.39 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.54 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

9b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b-methyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(379) 7-Isopropyl-4b-methoxy-10-methylene-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-ol (50 mg, 0.16 mmoles) was dissolved in THF:conc HCl (1:1, 1 mL) and heated for 30 min under reflux. After removal of the solvent, the residue was washed DCM (50 ml) and water (20 ml). The organic layer was washed again with water and brine, and concentrated in a vacuum. The concentrate was purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 15% hexane) to afford the title compound. 20 mg (40%)

(380) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=2.7 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.79 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.82 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.29 (s, 1H, OH) 6.67 (d, J=1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.80 (dd, J=1 Hz, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.35 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.50 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.72-7.78 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.83 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-5-isobutyryl-7,8-dimethyl-4b,5-dihydroindeno[1,2-b]indol-10(9bH)-one

(381) Conc. HCl (5 ml) was added to a solution of N-(2-(2-hydroxy-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-4,5-dimethylphenyl)isobutyramide (200 mg, 0.57 mmoles) in THF (5 ml) and stirred for 8 hrs. An excess of water (50 ml) was added to terminate the reaction, followed by extraction with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, concentrated and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 20% hexane) to afford the title compound. 120 mg (6%).

(382) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.25 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.16 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.17 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.74 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.91 (s, 1H, OH) 4.90 (s, 1H, OH) 6.48 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.30 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.46-7.54 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.72-7.83 (m, 3H, ArH).

7-Isopropyl-10-methyl-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b,9b-diol

(383) 7-Isopropyl-10-methylene-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b,9b-diol (50 mg, 0.20 mmol) was dissolved in absolute MeOH (5 mL) and stirred for 24 hrs in the presence of Pd/C (10%, 10 mg) in a hydrogen atmosphere. The reaction mixture was washed with DCM, filtered through a cellite filer, and concentrated. Purification by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 20% hexane) afforded the title compound. 30 mg (60%)

(384) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.13-1.19 (m, 6H+3H, CH.sub.3) 2.73-2.83 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.66-3.74 (m, 1H, CH) 3.82 (s, 1H, OH) 6.34 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 0.8H, ArH) 6.52 (dd, J=1.5 Hz, J=8.1 Hz, 0.8H, ArH) 6.78 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 0.8H, ArH) 7.46-7.51 (m, 1.6H, ArH) 7.70-7.75 (m, 0.8H, ArH) 8.50 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Bromo-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)acetamide

(385) Oxalyl chloride (0.60 mL, 6.88 mmol) and DMF (3 drops) were added to a solution of 1-bromo-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one (1.98 g, 5.28 mmol) in DCM (20 mL), and stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs. The reaction was terminated by addition of water, followed by extraction with DCM and water. The organic layer was dried and concentrated in a vacuum to give 1-bromo-9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one as a solid. 1.81 g.

(386) To a solution of 1-bromo-9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one (1.81 g) in THF (15 mL) was added 2.0 M NH.sub.3 in i-PrOH (8.0 mL, 16 mmol) at 0 C. After 30 min, the temperature was elevated to room temperature, and the solution was stirred for 1 hr. The reaction was terminated by addition of water, followed by extraction with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was dried and concentrated in a vacuum to obtain 1.57 g of 9b-amino-1-bromo-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one as a dark brown solid.

(387) This compound (1.55 g) was dissolved in acetic acid (5 ml) and heated for 30 min in the presence of Ac.sub.2O (390 mg, 3.82 mmol) under reflux. The reaction mixture was extracted with ethylacetate and water, and the organic layer was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (eluted with EtOAc/hexane=1/1-1/1) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid. 510 mg (23%).

(388) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) (major:minor=58:42 regioisomeric mixture) 1.16-1.18 (m, 6H), 2.06 (s, 1.7H from major), 2.08 (s, 1.3H from minor), 2.81-2.85 (m, 1H), 6.44 (s, br, 0.58H), 6.70 (d, br, J=1.4 Hz, 0.84H), 6.78 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 0.58H), 6.83-6.86 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 0.42H), 7.29 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 0.58H), 7.40 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 0.58H), 7.61 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 0.42H), 7.69 (dd, J=7.8, 0.9 Hz, 0.42H), 7.75 (dd, J=7.6, 0.8 Hz, 0.58H), 7.91 (dd, J=7.8, 1.0 Hz, 0.58H), 7.95 (dd, J=7.7, 0.9 Hz, 0.48H).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-5-isobutyryl-7,8-dimethoxy-5,9b-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]indol-10-one

(389) Conc. HCl (5 ml) was added to a solution of N-[2-(2-hydroxy-1,3-dioxo-indan-2-yl)-4,5-dimethoxy-phenyl]-isobutyramide (500 mg, 1.30 mmol) in anhydrous THF (5 ml), and stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was washed many times with ethylacetate and water, and the organic layer was dried, filtered, and concentrated in a vacuum, followed by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 100 mg (20%).

(390) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.19-1.37 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.70-2.80 (m, 1H, CH), 3.10 (s, 1H, CH) 3.78 (s, 3H, OMe) 3.84 (s, 3H, OMe) 4.87 (s, 1H, OH) 6.25 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.97 (s, 1H, ArH), 7.51 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.73-7.82 (m, 3H, ArH).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-piperidinyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(391) Piperidine (136 mg, 1.60 mmol), and triethylamine (200 mg, 1.98 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 ml) and reacted at 110 C. for 10 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (50 mg, 8%).

(392) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 1.68 (s, 8H), 2.82 (sep, J=6.9H, 1H), 3.49 (s, 4H), 6.66 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=9 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-morpholinyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(393) Morpholine (140 mg, 1.60 mmol), and triethylamine (200 mg, 1.98 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 ml) and reacted at 110 C. for 10 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (60 mg, 10%).

(394) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 6H), 2.80 (sep, J=6.9H, 1H), 3.32 (t, J=1.5 Hz, 4H), 3.76 (t, J=4.5 Hz, 4H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-piperidinyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno-[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(395) Piperidine (140 mg, 1.60 mmol), and triethylamine (200 mg, 1.98 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) and reacted 110 C. for 10 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a fluorescent yellow solid (110 mg, 18%).

(396) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 4.9 Hz, 6H), 1.59 (quin, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 1.74 (m, 4H), 2.81 (sep, J=6.9H, 1H), 3.02 (m, 2H), 3.09 (m, 2H), 6.64 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-morpholinyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(397) Morpholine (140 mg, 1.60 mmol), and triethylamine (200 mg, 1.98 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) and reacted 110 C. for 10 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a fluorescent yellow solid (80 mg, 13%).

(398) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.14 (t, J=6.25 Hz, 6H), 2.79 (sep, J=6.8H, 1H), 3.00 (m, 2H), 3.11 (m, 2H), 3.83 (s, 4H), 6.67 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)propionamide

(399) Trimethyl acetic anhydride (0.27 g, 1.46 mmol) was added to a solution of 9b-chloro-4b-hydroxy-5,9b-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]indol-10-one (0.50 g, 1.46 mmol) in pivalic acid (5 ml), and heated at 100 C. for 30 min. The reaction mixture was diluted in ethylacetate, and washed many times with aq. NaHCO.sub.3. The organic layer was dried, filtered, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 50 mg (14%).

(400) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.07 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.24-2.32 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.77-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 6.64-6.65 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.82 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.98 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.33 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.38-7.43 (m, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl) butyramide

(401) H.sub.2O (0.5 ml), Fe (0.28 g, 5.14 mmol), and conc. HCl (0.03 mmol) were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)butyramide (0.30 g, 0.70 mmol) in EtOH (5 ml) and heated for 1 hr under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered. Then, the filtrate was concentrated and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 0.20 g (75%).

(402) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 0.95 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.56-1.63 (m, 1H, CH.sub.2) 2.23 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.79-2.83 (m, 1H, CH) 6.64 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.82 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.98 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.33 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.40 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, ArH).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-5-isobutyryl-7-isopropyl-5,9b-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]indol-10-one

(403) Conc. HCl (2 ml) was added to a solution of N-[2-(2-hydroxy-1,3-dioxo-indan-2-yl)-5-isopropyl-phenyl]-isobutyramide (80 mg, 0.21 mmol) in anhydrous THF (2 ml) and stirred at room temperature for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was washed many times with ethylacetate and water, and the organic layer was dried, filtered, and concentrated in a vacuum, followed by purification through column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) to afford the title compound. 33 mg (41%).

(404) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15-1.25 (m, 12H, CH.sub.3) 2.68-2.84 (m, 2H, CH) 3.08 (s, 1H, OH) 5.02 (s, 1H, OH) 6.51 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.76 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.51 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.73-7.84 (m, 3H, ArH).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-(hydroxypiperidinyl)-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(405) Hydroxypiperidine (162 mg, 1.60 mmol), and triethylamine (200 mg, 1.98 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) and reacted at 110 C. for 5 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (65 mg, 10%).

(406) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 1.4 Hz, 6H), 1.57 (m, 2H), 1.95 (m, 2H), 2.80 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.24 (m, 2H), 3.92 (m, 3H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 6.80 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-1-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(407) Hydroxypiperidine (162 mg, 1.60 mmol) and triethylamine (200 mg, 1.98 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) and reacted 110 C. for 5 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a fluorescent yellow solid (60 mg, 10%).

(408) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H), 1.74 (m, 2H), 1.94 (s, 2H), 2.79 (m, 3H), 3.44 (s, 1H), 3.76 (m, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H,) 6.98 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.5 Hz 2H), 7.63 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-(4-(4-methoxybenzyl)piperazin-1-yl)-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(409) 1-(4-Methoxybenzyl)piperazine (136 mg, 1.60 mmol) and triethylamine (200 mg, 1.98 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) and reacted 110 C. for 5 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (70 mg, 9%).

(410) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, 6.8 Hz), 2.60 (s, 4H), 2.80 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.47 (s, 4H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 6.78 (Br, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 3H), 7.40 (br, 1H), 7.60 (br, 1H).

4b,9b-Dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-(4-(4-methoxybenzyl)piperazin-1-yl)-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(411) 1-(4-methoxybenzyl)piperazine (140 mg, 1.60 mmol) and triethylamine (200 mg, 1.98 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml), and reacted 110 C. for 5 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a fluorescent yellow solid (84 mg, 11%).

(412) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.65 (m, 4H), 2.81 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.18 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 4H), 3.53 (d, 2.6 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (m, 3H), 7.43 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=7.8 Hz).

2-(Dimethylamino)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]-furan-10(9bH)-one

(413) Dimethylamine hydrochloride (136 mg, 1.60 mmol) and triethylamine (400 mg, 3.96 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-2-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) and reacted 110 C. for 5 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (73 mg, 10%).

(414) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.82 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.14 (s, 6H), 6.71 (s, 1H), 6.80 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H).

1-(Dimethylamino)-4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]-furan-10(9bH)-one

(415) Dimethylamine hydrochloride (140 mg, 1.60 mmol) and triethylamine (400 mg, 3.96 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-fluoro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (250 mg, 0.80 mmol) in N, N-dimethylformamide (1 ml) and reacted 110 C. for 10 min by microwaving. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (168 mg, 31%).

(416) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (dd, J=6.9, 2.8 Hz, 6H), 2.82 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 2.95 (s, 6H), 6.71 (d, J=1.25 Hz, 1H), 6.80 (m, 2H), 7.30 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H).

10-Hydrazono-7-isopropyl-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-4b,9b-diol

(417) 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (500 mg, 1.69 mmol) and hydrazine monohydrate (125 mg, 2.50 mmol) were dissolved in toluene (5 ml) in a reactor, and stirred overnight at room temperature. The product was purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a white solid (7 mg, 1%).

(418) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) 1.15 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.80 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 5.83 (br, 1H), 6.726.76 (m, 2H), 7.48 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.647.70 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 11.24 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)benzamide

(419) Iron powder (38 mg, 0.68 mmoles) was added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)benzamide (0.10 g, 0.23 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by silica gel column chromatography (50% ethylacetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 80 mg (86%).

(420) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.67 (br, 2H, ArH) 6.87-6.89 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.01-7.03 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.40-7.54 (m, 5H, ArH) 7.83-7.86 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methoxybenzamide

(421) N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl-3-methoxybenzamide (0.10 g, 0.21 mmoles) was dissolved in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) and heated for 3 hrs in the presence of iron powder (36 mg, 0.63 mmoles) under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by silica gel column chromatography (50% ethylacetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 85 mg (90%).

(422) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.82 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 6.67-6.72 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.89 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.03-7.09 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.31-7.36 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.49 (m, 4H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-chlorobenzamide

(423) 4-Chloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)benzamide (0.08 g, 0.17 mmoles) was dissolved in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) and heated for 3 hrs in the presence of iron powder (28 mg, 0.50 mmoles) under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (50% ethylacetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 60 mg (80%).

(424) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.66-6.75 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.41-7.46 (m, 4H, ArH) 8.83 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-nitrobenzamide

(425) N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-nitrobenzamide (0.075 g, 0.15 mmoles) was dissolved in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) and heated for 6 hrs in the presence of iron powder (52 mg, 0.92 mmoles) under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by silica gel column chromatography (50% ethylacetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 50 mg (76%).

(426) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.60-6.69 (m, 4H, ArH) 6.86-6.88 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.99-7.01 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.40-7.46 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.60-7.63 (m, 2H, ArH).

1-Amino-4b,9b-dihydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one

(427) 4b,9b-Dihydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (300 mg, 0.78 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml). To this solution, Fe (319 mg, 5.7 mmol) and one drop of conc. HCl were added, followed by heating for 1 hr under reflux. After neutralization with a NaHCO.sub.3 solution, concentration in a vacuum and purification by column chromatography (20% methanol in methylene chloride) afforded the title compound (90 mg, 33%).

(428) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) 1.091.17 (m, 12H), 2.81 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.93 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.36 (s, 1H), 6.646.68 (m, 2H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide

(429) A solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide (0.20 g, 0.49 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 20 mL) was heated for 3 hrs in the presence of iron powder (82 mg, 1.47 mmoles) under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by silica gel column chromatography (50% ethylacetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 150 mg (81%).

(430) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 0.74-0.76 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.72-1.75 (m, 1H, CH) 2.82 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.64 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.84-6.86 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.97-6.99 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.42 (m, 2H, ArH).

1-(4b-Hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-amino-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]-indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiourea

(431) 1-(4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiourea (100 mg, 0.78 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml). To this solution, Fe (319 mg, 5.7 mmol) and one drop of conc. HCl were added, and heated for 1 hr under reflux.

(432) Concentration in a vacuum and purification by column chromatography (20% methanol in methylene chloride) afforded the title compound (60 mg, 64%).

(433) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.22 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 3.80 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3), 5.88 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.646.67 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.856.89 (m, 3H, ArH), 6.987.01 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.16 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.43 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH).

1-(4b-Hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-amino-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]-indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-(phenyl)thiourea

(434) 1-(4b-hydroxy-6,8-diisopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-(phenyl)thiourea (100 mg, 0.78 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml). To this solution, Fe (319 mg, 5.7 mmol) and one drop of conc. HCl were added and heated for 1 hr under reflux. Concentration in a vacuum and purification by column chromatography (20% methanol in methylene chloride) afforded the title compound (40 mg, 43%).

(435) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, acetone-d6) 1.21 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 5.79 (s, 1H, OH), 5.86 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.43 (s, 2H, NH.sub.2), 6.71 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.74 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.85 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.127.22 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.327.35 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.45 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.73 (s, 1H, NH), 8.78 (s, 1H, NH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide

(436) Thiophene carboxylic acid (0.13 g, 1.01 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous methylene chloride (10 ml) and stirred overnight at 00 C. in the presence of EDCl (0.19 g, 1.01 mmol), and HOBt (0.13 g, 1.01 mmol) (0.30 g, 1.01 mmol). Since the reaction was not completed in spite of such a long period of time, EDCl (0.19 g, 1.01 mmol) and HOBt (0.13 g, 1.01 mmol) were further added. However, the completion of the reaction was not detected. The reaction mixture was diluted in methylene chloride, and washed with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) afforded the title compound. 0.12 g (29%).

(437) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.13-1.15 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.76-2.85 (m, 1H, CH) 6.71 (s, 1H, NH) 6.80 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.05 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.20 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.33 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.50-7.55 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.61 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.76-7.87 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.01 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH).

1-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl urea

(438) 1-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenylurea (93 mg, 0.19 mmol was added to 5 ml of EtOH:H.sub.2O (10:1) to form a pale yellowish turbid solution to which Fe powder (39 mg, 0.70 mmol and two drops of conc. HCl were then added at room temperature, followed by stirring for 1.5 hrs under reflux. A new spot was observed just below the starting material, as monitored by TLC. The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and purified by silica gel column chromatography using EtOAc/Hx (1/2-1/1) to afford the title compound as a pale yellow solid (65 mg, 0.14 mmol, 74%).

(439) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3+2 drops of CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.38 (s, br, 5H), 2.82 (heptet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 6.07 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.58 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.81-6.87 (m, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

1-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-butylurea

(440) 1-Butyl-3-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)urea (100 mg, 0.228 mmol was added to 5 ml of EtOH:H.sub.2O (10:1) to form a pale yellowish turbid solution to which Fe powder (38 mg, 0.680 mmol and two drops of conc. HCl were then added at room temperature, followed by stirring for 2.5 hrs under reflux. A new spot was observed just below the starting material, as monitored by TLC. The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and purified by silica gel column chromatography using EtOAc/Hx (1/2-1/1) to afford the title compound as a pale yellow solid (66 mg, 0.16 mmol, 71%).

(441) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3+a drop of CD.sub.3OD) 0.87 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.16 (dd, J=6.9, 0.8 Hz, 6H), 1.27 (sextet, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 1.36-1.65 (m, 2H), 2.10 (s, br, 3H), 2.79 (heptet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.16-3.28 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.44 (m, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (dd, J=8.1, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.1, 7.4 Hz, 1H).

1-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)urea

(442) 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-ylurea (187 mg, 0.392 mmol was added to 5 ml of EtOH:H.sub.2O (10:1) to form a pale yellowish turbid solution to which Fe powder (66 mg, 1.18 mmol and one drop of conc. HCl were then added at room temperature, followed by stirring for 1 hr under reflux. A new spot was observed just below the starting material, as monitored by TLC. The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and purified by silica gel column chromatography using EtOAc/Hx (1/2-1/1) to afford the title compound as a pale yellow solid (107 mg, 0.239 mmol, 61%).

(443) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.23 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.85 (heptet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 5.87 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.64-6.67 (m, 2H), 6.87 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05-7.20 (m, 5H), 7.48 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H).

1-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(tert-butylurea

(444) 1-(tert-Butyl-3-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-ylurea (99 mg, 0.23 mmol was added to 5 ml of EtOH:H.sub.2O (10:1) to form a pale yellowish turbid solution to which Fe powder (38 mg, 0.688 mmol and two drops of conc. HCl were then added at room temperature, followed by stirring for 1.5 hrs under reflux. A new spot was observed (PK344) just below the starting material, as monitored by TLC. The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and purified by silica gel column chromatography using EtOAc/Hx (1/2-1/1) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (84 mg, 0.21 mmol, 91%).

(445) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (dd, J=6.9, 1.9 Hz, 6H), 1.23 (s, 9H), 2.73-2.88 (m, 1H), 6.58-6.72 (m, 2H), 6.81 (d, br, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, br, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, br, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.52 (m, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)formamide

(446) N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)acetamide (123 mg, 0.334 mmol was added to 5 ml of EtOH:H.sub.2O (10:1) to form a pale yellowish turbid solution to which Fe powder (46 mg, 0.83 mmol) and one drop of conc. HCl were then added at room temperature, followed by stirring for 2 hrs under reflux. A new spot was observed just below the starting material, as monitored by TLC. The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and purified by silica gel column chromatography using EtOAc/Hx (1/2-1/1) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (72 mg, 0.21 mmol, 64%).

(447) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (dd, J=6.9, 1.4 Hz, 6H), 2.83 (heptet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 6.66 (s, 1H), 6.68-6.76 (m, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.50 (m, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Formamido-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]-indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acetamide

(448) A mixture of formic acid (5 ml) and acetic anhydride (10 ml) was stirred at 80 C. for 30 min and then cooled to room temperature. To this mixture was added a solution of N-(1-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]inden-4b-yl)-acetamide (200 mg, 0.57 mmol) in methylene chloride, followed by stirring at room temperature. After removal of the solvent, the addition of a small amount of methylene chloride formed a white precipitate. This was filtered to afford the title compound (170 mg, 79%).

(449) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 1.99 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.82 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.65 (s, 1H, CH.sub.3), 6.88 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.38 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.59 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.75 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.46 (s, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)methanesulfonamide

(450) To N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)methanesulfonamide (150 mg, 0.36 mmol) were added a mixture of ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml), Fe (80 mg, 1.43 mmol), and two drops of conc. HCl in that order. After heating for 2 hrs under reflux, the reaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound (60 mg, 43%).

(451) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.34 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 3.09 (sep, J==6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 3.34 (s, 3H, SCH.sub.3), 7.11 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.287.35 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.56 (s, 1H, ArH), 7.73 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.81 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

Diethyl (1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)phosphoamidate

(452) Diethyl (4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)phosphoamidate (0.050 g, 0.11 mmoles) was dissolved in a mixture of ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL). To this solution, iron powder (20 mg, 0.36 mmoles) and 2-3 drops of conc. HCl were added before heating for 2.5 hrs under reflux. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, filtered to remove iron powder, and extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried, and concentration, followed by separation and purification by column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 50% hexane) to afford the title compound. 6 mg (13%).

(453) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.13 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.26 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.88 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.65-3.89 (m, 4H, CH.sub.2) 6.69 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.83-6.86 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.03 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.30 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.40 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-cyanobenzamide

(454) Iron powder (30 mg, 0.38 mmoles) and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of 4-cyano-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)benzamide (0.06 g, 0.13 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 20 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, filtered to remove iron powder, and extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried, and concentrated, followed by separation and purification by column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 30% hexane) to afford the title compound. 50 mg (89%).

(455) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.67 (br, 2H, ArH) 6.86-6.88 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.00-7.02 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.45 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.77-7.80 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.96-7.99 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-naphthamide

(456) Iron powder (35 mg, 0.60 mmoles), and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-naphthamide (0.10 g, 0.20 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, filtered to remove iron powder, and extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried, and concentrated, followed by separation and purification by column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 40% hexane) to afford the title compound. 85 mg (90%).

(457) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.86 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.68-6.72 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.03 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44-7.59 (m, 4H, ArH) 7.89-7.97 (m, 4H, ArH) 8.45 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl-[1,1-biphenyl]-4-carboxamide

(458) Iron powder (33 mg, 0.58 mmoles), and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl-[, 1-biphenyl]-4-carboxamide (0.10 g, 0.19 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, filtered to remove iron powder, and extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried, and concentrated, followed by separation and purification by column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 30% hexane) to afford the title compound. 85 mg (90%).

(459) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.85 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.68-6.76 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.89 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.02 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.34=7.45 (m, 5H, ArH) 7.53-7.59 (m, 4H, ArH) 7.92-7.94 (m, 2H, ArH).

1-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl-3-ethylurea

(460) Fe (61 mg, 1.09 mmol and 2 drops of con. HCl were added to a solution of 1-(1-nitro-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-ethylurea (150 mg, 0.36 mmol) in a mixture of ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml, and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After concentration in a vacuum, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound as a white solid (50 mg, 36%).

(461) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.08 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3), 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.80 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 3.323.43 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2), 6.60 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.70 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.79 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.91 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.367.44 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)tetrahydrofurane-2-carboxamide

(462) Fe (38 mg, 0.68 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of 2N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)tetrahydrofurane-2-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.23 mmol) in a mixture of ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After concentration in a vacuum, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound as a white solid (70 mg, 75%).

(463) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.14 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 1.782.08 (m, 3H, CH.sub.2), 2.112.23 (m, 1H, CH.sub.2), 2.80 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 3.753.87 (m, 1H, OCH.sub.2), 3.914.04 (m, 1H, OCH.sub.2), 4.304.34 (m, 1H, OCH), 6.636.67 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.83 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.98 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.327.43 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide

(464) Iron powder (0.10 g, 1.8 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (0.8 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 2,2,2-trifluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)acetamide (0.11 g, 0.25 mmol) in absolute ethanol (8 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and subjected for 30 min to column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 90 mg (90%).

(465) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.85 (m, 1H, CH) 6.66-6.72 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.86 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.98 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.33-7.36 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.45 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1,1,1-trifluoromethanesulfonamide

(466) Fe (60 mg, 1.08 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of 1,1,1-trifluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)methanesulfonamide (170 mg, 0.36 mmol) in ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After concentration in a vacuum, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound as a white solid (140 mg, 88%).

(467) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.82 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.64 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.67 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.85 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.00 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.35 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.45 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)formamide

(468) A mixture of formic acid (2.5 mL) and acetic anhydride (5.0 mL) was stirred at 80 C. for 30 min, and then cooled to room temperature before a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (400 mg, 1.35 mmol) in DCM was added thereto. The resulting reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hr, concentrated, extracted with ethylacetate and water, and concentrated again in a vacuum. The concentrate was purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 30% hexane) to afford the title compound. 140 mg (32%).

(469) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, J=2.4, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.82 (hept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.65 (s, 1H, ArH/NH/OH) 6.87 (d, J=7.8 1H, ArH) 7.35 (d, J=7.8, 1H, ArH.) 7.65-7.80 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.81-7.9 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.10 (s, 1H, NH/CHO).

1,1,1-Trifluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)methanesulfonamide

(470) Methanesulfonic anhydride (229 mg, 0.81 mmol) and triethylamine (123 mg, 1.22 mmol) were added to a solution of 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (200 mg, 0.68 mmol) in methylene chloride (10 ml), and stirred at room temperature for 4 hrs. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a red solid (220 mg, 32%).

(471) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.81 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH)), 6.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.54 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.51 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.757.82 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.01 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-phenylacetamide

(472) Iron powder (61 mg, 1.09 mmoles), and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl-2-phenylacetamide (0.10 g, 0.22 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) and heated for 12 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered to remove iron powder, and extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, concentrated in a vacuum, and purified by silica gel column chromatography (50% ethylacetate in hexane) to afford the title compound. 75 mg (81%).

(473) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.82 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.59 (s, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.64 (br, 2H, ArH) 6.83 (br, 1H, ArH) 6.96-6.98 (br, 1H, ArH) 7.19-7.41 (m, 6H, ArH).

(E)-N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenylacrylamide

(474) Iron powder (42 mg, 0.74 mmoles), and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of (E)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acrylamide (0.08 g, 0.15 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) and heated for 12 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered to remove iron powder, and extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine and concentrated in a vacuum. A small amount of methanol was added to the concentrate to form a precipitate which was then filtered to afford the title compound. 30 mg (80%).

(475) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.66-6.79 (m, 3H, ArH) 6.86-6.88 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.99-7.01 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.34-7.54 (m, 5H, ArH) 7.74 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-(benzyloxy)benzamide

(476) Iron powder (26 mg, 0.47 mmoles) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of 4-benzyl-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzamide (0.05 g, 0.094 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL), and heated for 6 hrs under reflux. After removal of the iron powder by filtration, the reaction mixture was extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine and concentrated in a vacuum. A small amount of methanol was added to the concentrate to form a precipitate which was then filtered to afford the title compound. 15 mg (32%).

(477) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 5.12 (s, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.67 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.85 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.00-7.03 (s, 3H, ArH) 7.18-7.43 (m, 7H, ArH) 7.80-7.83 (m, 2H, ArH).

2-([1,1-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)acetamide

(478) Iron powder (31.3 mg, 0.56 mmoles), and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)biphenyl-4-carboxamide (0.1 g, 0.18 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL), and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. After removal of the iron powder by filtration, the reaction mixture was extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine and concentrated in a vacuum. A small amount of methanol was added to the concentrate to form a precipitate which was then filtered to afford the title compound. 50 mg (54%).

(479) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.64 (s, 2H, CH.sub.2) 6.65 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.83-6.86 (br, 1H, ArH) 6.98 (br, 1H, ArH) 7.27-7.43 (m, 7H, ArH) 7.53-7.60 (m, 4H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide

(480) Iron powder (0.13 g, 2.46 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) was added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide (0.16 g, 0.33 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was purified for 30 by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound (80 mg, 54%).

(481) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.22-1.23 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.90 (sept, 1H, CH) 4.00 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.86 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.04-7.07 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.12-7.15 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.50-7.55 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.94 (s, 1H, ArH).

tert-Butyl(2R)-1-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylamino)-1-oxopropan-2-ylcarbamate

(482) EDCl (233 mg, 1.22 mmol) and HOBt (165 mg, 1.22 mmol) were added to a solution of Boc-L-alanine (231 mg, 1.22 mmol) in methylene chloride (20 ml). 20 min later, 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) was added to the solution, and stirred overnight at room temperature. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and water, and the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound (368 mg, 77%).

(483) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 1.331.47 (m, 9H, CH.sub.3), 1.59 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.81 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 4.19 (m, 1H), 4.88 (m, 1H), 5.56 (s, 1H), 6.69 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.796.83 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.28 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.54 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.767.81 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.99 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH).

tert-Butyl(2R)-1-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-ylcarbamate

(484) EDCl (233 mg, 1.22 mmol) and HOBt (165 mg, 1.22 mmol) were added to a solution of Boc-L-phenylalanine (324 mg, 1.22 mmol) in methylene chloride (20 ml). 20 min later, 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) was added to the solution, and stirred overnight at room temperature. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and water, and the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) afford the title compound (480 mg, 87%).

(485) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.13 9 m, 6H, CH.sub.3), 1.40 (m, 1H, CH), 2.993.12 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2), 4.294.42 (m, 1H, CH), 4.905.01 (m, 1H, CH), 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.766.84 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.107.21 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.277.34 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.487.55 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.757.80 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.968.01 (m, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-methylbenzamide

(486) Fe (66 mg, 1.18 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-methylbenzamide (180 mg, 0.39 mmol) in ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) and heated for 2.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:3) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (134 mg, 80%).

(487) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.45 (s, 3H, ArH), 2.82 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.64 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.68 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.85 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.03 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.187.22 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.30 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.417.46 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.51 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzamide

(488) Fe (66 mg, 1.18 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzamide (1800 mg, 0.39 mmol) in ethanol:H.sub.2O (10 ml:1 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:3) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (88 mg, 52%).

(489) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 1.4 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.36 (s, 3H, ArH), 2.84 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.676.70 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.876.88 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.027.03 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.287.35 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.45 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.63 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.67 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylbenzamide

(490) Fe (59 mg, 1.05 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylbenzamide (160 mg, 0.35 mmol in ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:3) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (106 mg, 71%).

(491) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.35 (s, 3H, ArH), 2.81 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.656.69 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.86 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.00 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.22 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.417.46 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.74 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH).

Methyl-4-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylcarbamoyl)benzoate

(492) Fe (93 mg, 1.67 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of methyl 4-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylcarbamoyl)benzoate (280 mg, 0.56 mmol) in ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:3) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (186 mg, 71%).

(493) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.81 (sep, J=6.5 Hz, 1H, CH), 3.89 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3), 6.656.68 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.86 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.02 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.417.46 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.93 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H, ArH), 8.04 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chlorobenzamide

(494) Iron powder (0.17 g, 3.04 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 3-chloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)benzamide (0.20 g, 0.41 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate and filtered to remove the iron powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water, and the organic layer was dried, filtered, and subjected for 30 min to column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 90 mg (93%).

(495) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (dd, J=6.9, 2.1 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.85-2.87 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.68-6.78 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.82-6.86 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.95-7.03 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.38-7.60 (m, 4H, ArH) 7.77-7.79 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.87-7.90 (m, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3,5-dimethylbenzamide

(496) Iron powder (0.04 g, 0.77 mmol), conc. HCl (0.01 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3,5-dimethylbenzamide (50 mg, 0.10 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate and filtered to remove the iron powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water, and the organic layer was dried, filtered, and subjected for 30 min to column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 30 mg (68%).

(497) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18-1.20 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.33 (s, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.87 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.67-6.70 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.84-6.86 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.03-7.05 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.18 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.46 (s, 4H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2,4,6-trichlorobenzamide

(498) Iron powder (37 mg, 0.66 mmoles) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of 2,4,6-trichloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)benzamide (0.12 g, 0.22 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, filtered to remove iron powder, and extracted with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried, concentrated, and purified by column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 20% hexane) to afford the title compound. 85 mg (75%).

(499) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.62-6.75 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.83 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.05 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.36-7.54 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.89 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-fluoroacetamide

(500) Fe (63 mg, 1.12 mmol) and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of 2-fluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acetamide (150 mg, 0.37 mmol) in ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml), and heated for 2.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (63 mg, 46%).

(501) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.82 (sep, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, CH), 4.84 (d, J=45 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2F), 6.656.68 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.846.87 (m, 1H, ArH), 6.976.99 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.357.45 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-chloroacetamide

(502) Fe (45 mg, 0.79 mmol) and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of 2-chloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acetamide (110 mg, 0.26 mmol) in ethanol:H.sub.2O (10 ml:1 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (98 mg, 97%).

(503) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.81 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 4.10 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2Cl), 6.646.67 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.836.87 (m, 1H, ArH), 6.98 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.357.42 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2,2-dichloroacetamide

(504) Fe (36 mg, 0.65 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of 2,2-dichloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acetamide (90 mg, 0.22 mmol) in ethanol:H.sub.2O (10 ml:1 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (62 mg, 74%).

(505) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.81 (sep, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.06 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H, CHF.sub.2), 6.656.68 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.846.87 (m, 1H, ArH), 6.976.99 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.357.45 (m, 2H, ArH).

1-amino-9b-(4-butyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one

(506) A solution of 9b-(4-butyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.080 g, 0.18 mmol) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) was heated for 23 hrs in the present of iron powder (38 mg, 0.68 mmol) under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate and filtered to remove iron powder, followed by extraction with ethylacetate and water. Separation and purification by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 50% hexane) afforded the title compound. 50 mg (67%).

(507) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 0.93 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3) 1.23 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 1.33-1.41 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 1.58-1.68 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.69 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2) 2.90 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.79 (br, 2H, ArH) 6.98-7.03 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.22-7.41 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.50-7.55 (m, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)picolinamide

(508) Iron powder (0.18 g, 3.2 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (0.8 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)picolinamide (0.20 g, 0.44 mmol) in absolute ethanol (8 ml), and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2 to methylene chloride:MeOH=20:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 80 mg (43%).

(509) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83-2.87 (m, 1H, CH) 6.70 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.89 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.02 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.45-7.48 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.55 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.90-7.97 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.62 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide

(510) Iron powder (0.18 g, 3.2 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)nicotinamide (0.20 g, 0.44 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2 to methylene chloride:MeOH=20:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 140 mg (75%).

(511) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.79-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 6.67-6.70 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.51 (m, 3H, ArH) 8.25 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.65 (d, J=3.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.00 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)isonicotinamide

(512) Iron powder (0.09 g, 16.3 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isonicotinamide (0.10 g, 0.22 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 62 mg (68%).

(513) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.82-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 6.67-6.71 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.89 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.48 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.79-7.80 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.64-8.66 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl) pyrazine-2-carboxamide

(514) Iron powder (0.09 g, 1.63 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (0.8 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)pyrazine-2-carboxamide (0.10 g, 0.22 mmol) in absolute ethanol (8 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux.

(515) The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 90 mg (98%).

(516) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.89 (m, 1H, CH) 6.69-6.72 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.89 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.02 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.49 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.66 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.78 (s, 1H, ArH) 9.14 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide

(517) Iron powder (0.09 g, 1.68 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (0.8 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide (0.10 g, 0.23 mmol) in absolute ethanol (8 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 52 mg (56%).

(518) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.79-2.85 (m, 1H, CH) 6.56 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.67 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.87 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.00 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.12 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.51 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.64 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-8-carboxamide

(519) Fe powder (35 mg, 0.60 mmoles), and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-0-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-ylquinoline-8-carboxamide (0.10 g, 0.20 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 40% hexane) to afford the title compound. 80 mg (85%).

(520) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 1.23 (dd, J=1.5 Hz, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH3) 2.84 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.69 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.89 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.45-7.67 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.72 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.14-8.17 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.46-8.58 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.86 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-ylquinoline-6-carboxamide

(521) Fe powder (68 mg, 1.21 mmoles), and 3 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-ylquinoline-6-carboxamide (0.20 g, 0.40 mmoles) in ethanol:water (10:1, 20 mL) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum, and recrystallized in 30% ethylacetate mixed with 30% hexane to afford the title compound. 130 mg.

(522) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.85 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.70 (br, 2H, ArH) 6.88-6.90 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.03-7.06 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.48 (br, 2H, ArH) 7.58-7.62 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.05-8.08 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.10-8.19 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.43-8.51 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.91-8.93 (m, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzofurane-2-carboxamide

(523) Fe (69 mg, 1.24 mmol and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzofurane-2-carboxamide (200 mg, 0.41 mmol in ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound as a white solid (118 mg, 63%).

(524) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.12 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.77 (sep, J=6.7 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.656.67 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.85 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.03 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.24 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.357.43 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.467.53 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.63 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl-3-methylbenzofurane-2-carboxamide

(525) Fe (67 mg, 1.2 mmol, and 2 drops of conc. HCl were added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzofurane-2-carboxamide (200 mg, 0.40 mmol in an ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml) solvent, and heated for 23 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) to afford the title compound as a white solid (162 mg, 86%).

(526) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.49 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.70 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.89 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.03 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.427.55 (m, 4H, ArH), 7.66 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxamide

(527) N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxamide (81 mg, 0.17 mmol was added to 5 ml of EtOH:H.sub.2O (10:1) to form a pale yellow turbid solution to which Fe powder (29 mg, 0.51 mmol and one drop of conc. HCl were then added at room temperature, followed by stirring for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and purified by silica gel prep-TLC using EtOAc/Hx (1/1) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (54 mg, 0.12 mmol, 73%).

(528) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) appears to be a mixture of 2 isomers) 1.17-1.21 (m, 6H), 2.71 (s, 1H), 2.77 (2H), 2.78-2.89 (m, 1H), 5.56 (s, br, 1H), 5.58 (s, 0.6H), 5.75 (s, br, 0.8H), 6.63 (dd, J=8.2, 0.5 Hz, 0.6H), 6.71-6.85 (m, 2H), 6.91-6.96 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.4, 0.5 Hz, 0.6H), 7.28-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.60 (m, 1H), 8.72 (s, 0.4H), 8.75 (d, J=3.9 Hz, 1H).

(4R)N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxamide

(529) (4R)N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.213 mmol) was added to 5 ml of EtOH:H.sub.2O (10:1) to form a pale yellow turbid solution to which Fe powder (36 mg, 0.64 mmol and two drops of conc. HCl were then added at room temperature, followed by stirring for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and purified by silica gel prep-TLC using EtOAc/Hx (1/1) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (47 mg, 0.11 mmol, 50%).

(530) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.170 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.173 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 2.83 (heptet, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.49-3.78 (m, 2H), 4.46-4.53 (m, 1H), 6.66 (s, 1H), 6.70 (s, br, 1H), 6.85 (d, br, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (s, br, 1H), 7.39-7.51 (m, 1H).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

(531) A solution of indole-2-carboxylic acid (130 mg, 0.806 mmol) in anhydrous DCM was stirred, together with oxalyl chloride (0.08 mL, 0.967 mmol) and a catalyst, at room temperature for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated to obtain indole-2-acyl chloride. 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (190 mg, 0.643 mmol), indole-2-acylchloride (130 mg, 0.707 mmol), and triethylamine (0.13 mL, 0.964 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous DCM (2 ml), and stirred at room temperature for 2 hrs. After extraction with DCM and water, the organic layer was washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrate in a vacuum. Separation and purification by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 20% hexane) afforded the title compound. 50 mg (38%).

(532) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.18 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 2.4 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.85 (hept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH/NH/OH) 6.92 (d, J=8.1, 1H, ArH) 7.01-7.06 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.19 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.22 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.38 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.47 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.59 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.74-7.88 (m, 3H, ArH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indole-3-carboxamide

(533) Triethylamine (0.35 mL, 2.53 mmol) and indole-3-acylchloride (330 mg, 0.186 mmol) were added to a solution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (500 mg, 1.69 mmol) in anhydrous DCM (5 ml), followed by stirring at room temperature for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was extracted with DCM and water, and the organic layer was washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated in a vacuum. Separation and purification by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 30% hexane) afforded the title compound. 60 mg (9%).

(534) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15 (dd, J=6.8 Hz, J=2.4, Hz 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78 (hept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.80 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.21 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.37-7.58 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.55-7.58 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.75 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.813-7.850 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.99-8.07 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.95 (s, 1H, NH/ArH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)formamide

(535) 9b-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (300 mg, 1.01 mmol) and 5-nitro-3-pyrazolecarboxylic acid (175 mg, 1.11 mmol) were together dissolved in anhydrous DCM (3 ml) to which EDCl.HCl (290 mg, 1.52 mmol and HOBt (205 mg, 1.52 mmol were then added, followed by stirring overnight at room temperature. After extraction with DCM and water, the organic layer was washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated in a vacuum. Separation and purification by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 40% hexane) afforded the title compound. 150 mg (34%).

(536) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (hept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 6.91 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH/NH/OH) 7.42 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH.) 7.60 (s, 2H, ArH.) 7.71-7.9 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.9-7.93 (m, H, ArH) 7.93 (s, Br, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-phenyl-5-(trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide

(537) 9b-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (200 mg, 0.677 mmol) and 1-H-phenyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1-H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (190 mg, 0.744 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous DCM (2 ml) to which EDCl.HCl (190 mg, 1.015 mmol and HOBt (137 mg, 1.015 mmol were then added, followed by stirring overnight at room temperature. After extraction with DCM and water, the organic layer was washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated in a vacuum. Separation and purification of the dark brown mixture by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 40% hexane) afforded the title compound. 50 mg (14%).

(538) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (dd. J=6.9 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (hept, 1H, CH) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH/NH/OH) 6.90 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.42-7.46 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.54-7.62 (m, 4H, ArH) 7.75-7.90 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.90-8.10 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.10 (s, 1H, ArH/NH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide

(539) N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (190 mg, 0.39 mmol) was dissolved in an ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml) solvent, and added with Fe (66 mg, 1.17 mmol) and then two drops of conc. HCl. The reaction mixture was heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (92 mg, 52%).

(540) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.83 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.67-6.72 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.88 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.03 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.38 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.43-7.57 (m, 3H, ArH), 8.09 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)acetamide

(541) N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)acetamide (200 mg, 0.44 mmol) was dissolved in an ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml) solvent, and added with Fe (74 mg, 1.32 mmol) and then with two drops of con. HCl. The reaction mixture was heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (104 mg, 56%).

(542) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 1.2 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.83 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 5.36 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2), 6.626.66 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.87 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, 1.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.96 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.387.43 (m, 2H, ArH), 9.11 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-3-carboxamide

(543) Iron powder (0.11 g, 1.9 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (0.8 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)quinoline-3-carboxamide (0.13 g, 0.27 mmol) in absolute ethanol (8 ml), and heated for 1 hr under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 82 mg (65%).

(544) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.90 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.70-6.74 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.89 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.04 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.48 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H, ArH) 7.68 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.87 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.02-8.08 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.86 (s, 1H, ArH) 9.23 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-4-carboxamide

(545) Iron powder (0.12 g, 2.20 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)quinoline-4-carboxamide (0.15 g, 0.30 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml) and heated for 1 hr under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.12 g (92%).

(546) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.86 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.66 (s, 1H, NH) 6.74-6.87 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.08 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.40-7.54 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.65-7.72 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.81 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.06 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.40 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.90 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylthiophene-2-carboxamide

(547) Iron powder (0.06 g, 1.24 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-5-methylthiophene-2-carboxamide (0.08 g, 0.17 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 1 hr under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove iron powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 67 mg (90%).

(548) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.53 (s, 3H, Me) 2.75-2.84 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.57 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.64-6.71 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.76 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.87 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.24 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.32 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.68 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxythiophene-3-carboxamide

(549) Fe powder (0.06 g, 1.24 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-methoxythiophene-3-carboxamide (0.28 g, 0.58 mmol), and heated for 1 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel, followed by recrystallization in methylene chloride to afford the title compound. 77 mg (29%).

(550) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.75-2.84 (sept, 1H, CH) 3.89 (s, 3H, OMe) 6.62-6.69 (m, 3H, ArH) 6.82-6.90 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.96-7.05 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.38-7.47 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.95 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)picolinamide

(551) A solution of picolinic acid (0.26 g, 2.1 mmol) in anhydrous MeCN (30 ml) was stirred together with EDCl (0.45 g, 2.3 mmol) and HOBt (0.25 g, 1.8 mmol) at room temperature for 10 min, and then together with 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.52 g, 1.76 mmol) at room temperature for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was diluted in methylene chloride, and washed many times with water, and the organic layer was dried and filtered. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) afforded the title compound. 0.53 g (76%).

(552) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 5.69 (s, 1H) 6.75 (s, 1H) 6.83 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.36 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44-7.48 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.55-7.60 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.80-7.86 (m, 3H, ArH) 8.02-8.09 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.60-8.61 (m, 1H, ArH) 9.17 (s, 1H).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyrimidine-4-carboxamide

(553) A solution isonicotinic acid (0.26 g, 2.1 mmol) in anhydrous methylene chloride (20 ml) and dimethylformamide (10 ml) was stirred together with EDCl (0.45 g, 2.3 mmol) and HOBt (0.25 g, 1.8 mmol) for 10 min at room temperature, and then together with 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.46 g, 1.56 mmol) for 24 hrs at room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted in methylene chloride, and washed many times with water, and the organic layer was dried and filtered. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) afforded the title compound. 0.20 g (32%).

(554) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.90 (m, 1H, CH) 6.70 (brs, 1H, ArH) 6.91-6.93 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.42-7.47 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.72-7.82 (m, 6H) 8.66-8.68 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)acetamide

(555) A solution of 1H-tetrazole-5-acetic acid (131 mg, 1.02 mmol) in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (5 ml) was stirred together with EDCl (196 mg, 1.02 mmol) and HOBt (138 mg, 1.02 mmol) for 20 min, and then together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (20% methanol in methylene chloride) afforded the title compound as a white solid (136 mg, 33%).

(556) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.83 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 3.97 (s, 2H, ArH), 6.66 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.88 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.36 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.687.79 (m, 3H, ArH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole-5-carboxamide

(557) A solution of benzotriazole-5-carboxylic acid (166 mg, 1.02 mmol) in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (5 ml) was reacted with EDCl (196 mg, 1.02 mmol) and HOBt (138 mg, 1.02 mmol) for 20 min, and then stirred together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=2:1) afforded N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole-5-carboxamide as a white solid (210 mg, 47%).

(558) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.69 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.91 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, 1.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.48 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.62 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.797.97 (m, 5H, ArH), 8.49 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide

(559) 1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid (116 mg, 1.02 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (5 ml), reacted with EDCl (196 mg, 1.02 mmol) and HOBt (138 mg, 1.02 mmol) for 20 min, and then stirred together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (10% methanol in methylene chloride) afforded the title compound as a white solid. (141 mg, 35%).

(560) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.90 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.45 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.607.97 (m, 4H, ArH), 8.40 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-5-nitrothiophene-2-carboxamide

(561) 5-Nitrothiophene-2-carboxylic acid (212 mg, 1.22 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (5 ml), reacted with EDCl (234 mg, 1.22 mmol) and HOBt (165 mg, 1.22 mmol) for 20 min, and then stirred together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.22 mmol) overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-5-nitrothiophene-2-carboxamide as a yellow solid (80 mg, 17%).

(562) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.83 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.90 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.43 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.717.73 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.737.93 (m, 4H, ArH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide

(563) Orotic acid (190 mg, 1.22 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (5 ml), reacted with EDCl (233 mg, 1.22 mmol) and HOBt (165 mg, 1.22 mmol) for 20 min, and then stirred together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (10% methanol in methylene chloride) afforded N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide as a white solid (91 mg, 21%).

(564) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.83 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.30 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.90 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.39 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.607.93 (m, 4H, ArH).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxamide

(565) Coumarin-3-carboxylic acid (232 mg, 1.22 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (5 ml), reacted with EDCl (234 mg, 1.22 mmol) and HOBt (165 mg, 1.22 mmol) for 20 min, and then stirred together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a white solid (377 mg, 79%).

(566) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.86 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.92 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.417.45 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.727.81 (m, 4H, ArH), 7.887.89 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.74 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-oxo-2H-pyrane-5-carboxamide

(567) Coumaric acid (171 mg, 1.22 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (5 ml), reacted with EDCl (234 mg, 1.22 mmol) and HOBt (165 mg, 1.22 mmol) for 20 min, and then stirred together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (60 mg, 14%).

(568) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 2.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 5.61 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.78 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.93 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.44 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.49 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.63 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.81 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.877.92 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.01 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide

(569) 1H-benzimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (183 mg, 1.02 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (5 ml), reacted with EDCl (195 mg, 1.02 mmol) and HOBt (138 mg, 1.02 mmol) for 20 min, and stirred together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (250 mg, 0.85 mmol) overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide as a white solid (210 mg, 56%).

(570) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH3), 2.86 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.69 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.93 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, 1.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.327.35 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.49 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.637.64 (m, 4H, ArH), 7.897.91 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-methylisooxazole-4-carboxamide

(571) 5-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-methylcyclopenta-1,4-dienecarboxamide (100 mg, 0.173 mmol) was added to 5 ml of EtOH:H.sub.2O (10:1) to form a pale yellow turbid solution to which Fe powder (41 mg, 0.73 mmol) and three drops of conc. HCl were then added at room temperature, followed by stirring for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated, and purified by silica gel prep-TLC using EtOAc/Hx (1/1) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (26.7 mg, 0.487 mmol, 28%).

(572) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.73-2.88 (m, 1H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 6.63-6.82 (m, 2H), 6.93-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.52 (m, 3H).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide

(573) 3-Phenyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (116 mg, 0.616 mmol), HOBt (316 mg, 2.34 mmol), and EDCl.HCl (441 mg, 2.30 mmol) were dissolved together in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2(10 mL) to which a dilution of 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (500 mg, 1.69 mmol) in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 (5 mL) was then added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 2 hrs. The resulting yellow reaction mixture was mixed with water, and them extracted twice with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2. The organic layer was dehydrated over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The concentrate was purified by silica gel column chromatography using EtOAc/Hx (1/3-1/2) to afford the title compound as a white solid (144.7 mg, 0.311 mmol, 50%).

(574) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.13-1.23 (m, 6H), 2.77-2.92 (m, 1H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.90 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.93-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.52 (m, 4H), 7.52-8.07 (m, 6H).

N-(4b-Hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide

(575) At 0 C., EDCl (0.48 g, 2.53 mmol), 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.50 g, 1.46 mmol), and HOBt (0.34 g, 2.53 mmol) were added in that order to a solution of nicotinic acid (0.31 g, 2.53 mmol) in anhydrous THF (10 ml) and DMF (3 ml), followed by stirring at room temperature for 2 days. During the reaction, solid products were washed with THF and water, filtered, and dried to obtain the title compound. 0.33 g (49%).

(576) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) & 1.14 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.71-2.82 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.67 (s, 1H, NH) 6.80 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.30 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.38 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.53 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.63 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.73-7.82 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.91 (s, 1H, OH) 7.97 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.10 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.56 (d, J=3.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.96 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-oxo-2-(thiophen-2-yl)acetamide

(577) Fe powder (0.30 g, 5.47 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide (0.36 g, 0.75 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.28 g (83%).

(578) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.86 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.61-6.72 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.20 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.40 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.46 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.96 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.25 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H, ArH).

5-amino-N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide

(579) Fe powder (0.32 g, 5.78 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 5-amino-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide (0.38 g, 0.79 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 61 mg (48%).

(580) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.25 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84-2.86 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.75 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.88-6.94 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.08-7.11 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.25 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.34-7.38 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.38-7.50 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide

(581) Fe powder (0.09 g, 1.6 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (0.8 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide (0.10 g, 0.23 mmol) in ethanol (8 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 90 mg (96%).

(582) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) & 1.18 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.82-2.86 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.16 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.88 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.70-6.74 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.85-6.90 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.03 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.30-7.46 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methoxyisonicotinamide

(583) Fe powder (0.12 g, 2.30 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-methoxyisonicotinamide (0.15 g, 0.31 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.10 g (71%).

(584) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) & 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.87 (sept, 1H, CH) 3.91 (s, 3H, OMe) 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.74 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.85 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.02 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.19 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.29 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.39-7.48 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.20 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide

(585) Fe (50 mg, 0.90 mmol) and 2 drops of con. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide (150 mg, 0.30 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (10 ml:1 ml) solvent, and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:3) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (76 mg, 54%).

(586) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (dd, J=6.9 Hz 1.2 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.676.70 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.01 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.397.48 (m, 4H, ArH), 7.87 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.10 (s, 1H, ArH).

3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-5-methylisooxazole-4-carboxamide

(587) A solution of 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol) in methylene chloride (20 ml) was stirred overnight together with 3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-5-methyl-4-isooxazolecarbonyl chloride (355 mg, 1.22 mmol) and triethylamine (0.3 ml, 1.83 mmol) at room temperature. After completion of the reaction, concentration in a vacuum and purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:3) afforded the title compound (109 mg, 19%).

(588) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.14 (dd, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.75 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.78 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.02 (s, 1H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 6680 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.75 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.48 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.517.68 (m, 4H, ArH), 7.76 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.98 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-9H-xanthene-9-carboxamide

(589) Fe (37 mg, 0.66 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-9H-xanthene-9-carboxamide (120 mg, 0.22 mmol) in an ethanol:water (10 ml:1 ml) solvent, and heated for 1.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (65 mg, 57%).

(590) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 2.3 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 5.09 (s, 1H, CH), 6.59 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.66 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.886.94 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.017.06 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.15 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.22 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.28 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.36 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.427.45 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.54 (m, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)cinnoline-4-carboxamide

(591) Fe (85 mg, 1.51 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)cinnoline-4-carboxamide (250 mg, 0.50 mmol) in an ethanol:water (20 ml:2 ml) solvent, and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (230 mg, 99%).

(592) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.82 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.72 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.86 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.07 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.447.51 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.908.01 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.448.51 (m, 2H, ArH), 9.46 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)cinnoline-4-carboxamide

(593) A solution of cinnoline-4-carboxylic acid (183 mg, 1.02 mmol) in methylene chloride (20 ml) was reacted with EDCl (195 mg, 1.02 mmol) and HOBt (138 mg, 1.02 mmol) for 20 min and then stirred, together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (250 mg, 0.85 mmol), overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound as a white solid (290 mg, 63%).

(594) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.82 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.69 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.89 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.45 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.65 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.858.03 (m, 5H, ArH) 8.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.51 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 9.45 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carboxamide

(595) 5-benzimidazolecarboxylic acid (198 mg, 1.22 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (20 ml) and DMF (3 ml), reacted with, EDCl (233 mg, 1.22 mmol) and HOBt (165 mg, 1.22 mmol) for 20 min, and then stirred, together with 4b-amino-9b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4b,9b-dihydro-5-oxa-indeno[2,1-a]-inden-10-one (300 mg, 1.02 mmol), overnight at room temperature. After extraction with methylene chloride and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (MC in MeOH 10%) afforded the title compound as a white solid (207 mg, 46%).

(596) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.92 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.49 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.617.64 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.787.83 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.96 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.19 (s, 1H, ArH), 8.26 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acridine-9-carboxamide

(597) Fe (46 mg, 0.82 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)acridine-9-carboxamide (150 mg, 0.27 mmol) in an ethanol:water (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (90 mg, 65%).

(598) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.14 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.80 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.74 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.81 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.13 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.42 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.51 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.62 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.80 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.84 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.138.18 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.56 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.72 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-nitro-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide

(599) Fe (76 mg, 1.36 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-nitro-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide (217 mg, 0.45 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (methanol in methylene chloride 5%) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (134 mg, 71%).

(600) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.666.68 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.876.89 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.017.03 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.447.48 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.48 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylpicolinamide

(601) Fe (109 mg, 1.96 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methylpicolinamide (300 mg, 0.65 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:3) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (113 mg, 40%).

(602) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.14 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.35 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.79 (sep, J=6.7 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.656.66 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.83 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.03 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.30 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.427.45 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.78 (d, 1H, ArH), 8.40 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)picolinamide

(603) Fe (104 mg, 1.87 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)picolinamide (320 mg, 0.62 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (127 mg, 42%).

(604) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.79 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.656.75 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.85 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.03 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.437.51 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.81 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.20 (s, 1H, ArH), 8.82 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-5-cyanopicolinamide

(605) Fe (107 mg, 1.91 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of 5-cyano-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)picolinamide (300 mg, 0.64 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (40 mg, 14%).

(606) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.83 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.686.73 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.86 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.02 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.11 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.31 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.92 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-chloropicolinamide

(607) Fe (157 mg, 2.81 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of 3-chloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)picolinamide (450 mg, 0.94 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 2.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (168 mg, 40%).

(608) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 2.2 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.83 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.67 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.856.86 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.027.03 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.447.51 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.93 (dd, J=8.1 Hz, 1.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.51 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methoxyquinoline-2-carboxamide

(609) Fe (140 mg, 2.51 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methoxyquinoline-2-carboxamide (440 mg, 0.84 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:n-hexane=1:3) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (52 mg, 12%).

(610) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.22 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.87 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 4.11 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3), 6.726.74 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.906.93 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.037.06 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.457.55 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.61 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.77 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.05 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.24 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)isoquinoline-3-carboxamide

(611) Fe powder (0.16 g, 2.92 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isoquinoline-3-carboxamide (0.20 g, 0.40 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered. This filtrate was purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 90 mg (50%).

(612) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) b 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.88 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.70-6.80 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.85-6.90 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.07-7.10 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.45-7.52 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.77-7.87 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.05 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.17 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.43 (s, 1H, ArH) 9.27 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-2-methylisonicotinamide

(613) Fe powder (0.17 g, 3.17 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml) and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2-methylisonicotinamide (0.20 g, 0.43 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered. The filtrate was purified for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.13 g (72%).

(614) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) b 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.56 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.67-6.70 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.87 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.42-7.44 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.58 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.67 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.49 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-fluoroisonicotinamide

(615) Fe powder (0.26 g, 4.72 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 3-fluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isonicotinamide (0.30 g, 0.64 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.16 g (84%).

(616) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.84 (m, 1H, CH) 6.67-6.72 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.86 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.02 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.46 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.66 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.46 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.56 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloroisonicotinamide

(617) Fe powder (0.16 g, 3.04 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 3-chloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isonicotinamide (0.20 g, 0.41 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.15 g (83%).

(618) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.86 (m, 1H, CH) 6.66-6.71 (m, 2H, NH, ArH) 6.84 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.03 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.41-7.49 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.57 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.52 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.62 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxamide

(619) Fe powder (0.10 g, 1.95 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxamide (0.12 g, 0.26 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 20 mg (18%).

(620) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.79-2.87 (m, 1H, CH) 3.89 (m, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.73 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.86 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.00-7.02 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.20 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.39-7.48 (m, 2H, ArH).

2-((1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)carbamoyl)pyridine 1-oxide

(621) Fe (109 mg, 1.95 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of 2-((4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)carbamoyl)pyridine 1-oxide (300 mg, 0.65 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (110 mg, 39%).

(622) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.686.76 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.87 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.02 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.397.50 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.627.64 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.208.23 (m, 1H, ArH), 8.398.40 (m, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-chloronicotinamide

(623) Fe (24 mg, 0.44 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of 4-chloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide (70 mg, 0.15 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (10% MeOH in CH.sub.2Cl) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (50 mg, 74%).

(624) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.83 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.56 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.666.68 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.86 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.00 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.407.46 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.77 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.40 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-fluoronicotinamide

(625) Fe (72 mg, 1.29 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of 5-fluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide (200 mg, 0.43 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent, and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (50 mg, 27%).

(626) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.676.71 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.88 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.01 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.427.45 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.03 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.60 (s, 1H, ArH), 8.86 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-hydroxynicotinamide

(627) A solution of 5-hydroxy-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in methanol (5 ml) was mixed with 20 wt % ammonium sulfide (0.2 ml), and heated for 3.5 hrs under reflux. After removal of the solvent, the reaction mixture was extracted with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2, dehydrated with Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography (3% MeOH in CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (168 mg, 40%).

(628) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.666.71 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.88 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.00 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.05 (br, 1H, ArH), 8.24 (br, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-hydroxypicolinamide

(629) A solution of 3-hydroxy-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)picolinamide (190 mg, 0.41 mmol) in methanol (5 ml) was mixed with 20 wt % ammonium sulfide (0.2 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After removal of the solvent, the reaction mixture was extracted with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2, dehydrated with Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (47 mg, 27%).

(630) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.79 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.506.74 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.80 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.007.02 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.337.55 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylnicotinamide

(631) Fe powder (0.17 g, 3.17 mmol), conc. HCl (0.01 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-4-methylnicotinamide (0.20 g, 0.43 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.11 g (53%).

(632) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.49 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.77-2.87 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.66-6.80 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.85 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.04 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.32 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44-7.49 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.41 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.63 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylnicotinamide

(633) Fe powder (0.23 g, 4.28 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methylnicotinamide (0.27 g, 0.58 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.13 g (52%).

(634) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.37 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.87 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.67-6.74 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.86 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.03 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.40-7.48 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.07 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.49 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.79 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide

(635) Fe powder (0.15 g, 2.70 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml) and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)nicotinamide (0.15 g, 0.34 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux.

(636) The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=2:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 70 mg (50%).

(637) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.56 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.67-6.70 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.87 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.42-7.44 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.58 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.67 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.49 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methoxynicotinamide

(638) Fe powder (0.12 g, 2.30 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-methoxynicotinamide (0.15 g, 0.31 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 80 mg (57%).

(639) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.81-2.86 (sept, 1H, CH) 3.89 (s, 3H, OMe) 6.67-6.70 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.45 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.82 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.34 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.58 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-6-carboxamide

(640) Fe powder (0.16 g, 3.03 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-6-carboxamide (0.20 g, 0.41 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=2:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.16 g (86%).

(641) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 2.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 6.61 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.70 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.01 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.34 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.46-7.48 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.78-7.79 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.10-8.14 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.20-8.28 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.62 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.74 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylquinoline-2-carboxamide

(642) Fe (135 mg, 2.42 mmol and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylquinoline-2-carboxamide (400 mg, 0.81 mmol in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml solvent and heated for 1.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (132 mg, 35%).

(643) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.21 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.87 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.706.73 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.92 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.03 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.447.51 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.66 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.80 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.97 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.078.13 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.44 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl-3-bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide

(644) Fe (87 mg, 1.56 mmol and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of 3-bromo-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide (250 mg, 0.52 mmol in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml solvent and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:4) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (130 mg, 46%).

(645) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.666.80 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.896.92 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.017.05 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.467.55 (m, 4H, ArH), 7.887.93 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

(646) Fe (35 mg, 0.62 mmol and 2 drops of con. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.21 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (15 ml:1 ml) solvent and heated for 4 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:3) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (80 mg, 84%).

(647) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.696.80 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.88 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.027.07 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.187.23 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.377.50 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.59 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isoquinoline-1-carboxamide

(648) Fe (68 mg, 1.21 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)isoquinoline-1-carboxamide (200 mg, 0.40 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent and heated for 3.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:4) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (155 mg, 81%).

(649) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.14 (dd, J=6.9 Hz, 1.5 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.80 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.67 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.70 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.85 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.05 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.437.50 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.64 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.73 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.877.92 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.44 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-6-fluoro-4-methoxyquinoline-3-carboxamide

(650) Fe powder (46.2 mg, 0.82 mmoles) and 5 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of 6-fluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-4-methoxyquinoline-3-carboxamide (0.15 g, 0.28 mmoles) in an ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL:1 mL) solvent, and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was extracted ethylacetate and water, followed by separation and purification by column chromatography to afford the title compound. 15 mg (11%).

(651) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 1.21 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.87 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH) 3.85 (s, 3H, OCH.sub.3) 6.69 (s, 2H, ArH) 6.82 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44-7.46 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.56 (br, 1H, ArH) 7.66 (br, 1H, ArH) 8.0 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.67 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

(652) Fe powder (0.12 g, 2.20 mmol), conc.HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (0.15 g, 0.31 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 50 mg (35%).

(653) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.82-2.86 (sept, 1H, CH) 3.89 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 6.68 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.87-6.88 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.03-7.13 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.18 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.24-7.29 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.39-7.47 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.60 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloro-6-fluorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide

(654) Fe powder (0.05 g, 1.05 mmol), conc.HCl (0.02 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 3-chloro-6-fluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide (80 mg, 0.14 mmol) in an absolute ethanol (5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 50 mg (68%).

(655) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.76-2.85 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.69 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.75 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.84 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.03 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.28 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.43-7.48 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.66 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.83-7.88 (m, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-chloro-6-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide

(656) Fe powder (0.11 g, 1.97 mmol), conc. HCl (0.05 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of 3-chloro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-6-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide (0.15 g, 0.27 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 21 mg (15%).

(657) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.16-1.18 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.45 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.86 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.70 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.72-6.80 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.84-6.95 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.00-7.05 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.33 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.37-7.52 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.66 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.75 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carboxamide

(658) Fe powder (137 mg, 2.45 mmol), conc. HCl (0.02 ml), and water (1 mL) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carboxamide (180 mg, 0.35 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound (25 mg, 16%).

(659) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.80-2.89 (m, 1H), 4.03 (s, 3H), 6.68-6.71 (m, 2H), 6.88 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.50 (m, 2H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide

(660) Fe (80 mg, 1.42 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide (230 mg, 0.47 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (10 ml:1 ml) solvent, and heated for 4.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (5% methanol in methylene chloride) afforded the title compound as a brown solid (50 mg, 23%).

(661) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.03-1.42 (m, 6H), 3.05-3.30 (m, 1H), 6.61-6.75 (m, 2H), 6.81-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.96-7.05 (m, 1H), 7.31-8.32 (m, 6H), 9.05-9.30 (m, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide

(662) Fe (97 mg, 1.73 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide (280 mg, 0.58 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent, and heated for 3.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (80 mg, 30%).

(663) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.81 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.636.72 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.836.87 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.007.12 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.437.51 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.558.57 (m, 1H, ArH), 8.96 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide

(664) Fe powder (0.04 g, 0.85 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide (60 mg, 0.11 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:4) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 30 mg (53%).

(665) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.00-1.27 (m, 6H), 2.53-2.64 (m, 3H), 2.70-2.84 (m, 1H), 6.54-6.87 (m, 3H), 6.96-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.52 (m, 4H), 7.69-7.86 (m, 2H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-2-carboxamide

(666) Fe powder (0.16 g, 2.92 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml) and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-2-carboxamide (0.20 g, 0.40 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 68 mg (37%).

(667) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.21 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.82-2.91 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.71 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.91 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.04 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.47-7.49 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.90-7.98 (m, 3H, ArH) 8.15-8.28 (m, 2H, ArH) 9.40 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyridazine-4-carboxamide

(668) Fe powder (0.03 g, 0.55 mmol), conc. HCl (0.01 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)pyridazine-4-carboxamide (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 26 mg (56%).

(669) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.78-2.87 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.68-6.74 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.87 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.02 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.40-7.48 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.04 (s, 2H, ArH) 9.32 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H, ArH) 9.51 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-6-carboxamide

(670) Fe powder (0.028 g, 0.50 mmol), conc. HCl (0.01 ml) and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-6-carboxamide (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate 100%) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 38 mg (81%).

(671) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83-2.89 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.75 (s, 1H, ArH) 6.96d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.47-7.54 (m, 3H, ArH) 8.08-8.24 (m, 3H, ArH) 8.63 (s, 1H, ArH) 8.93 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide

(672) Fe (121 mg, 2.16 mmol) and 4 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-6-carboxamide (350 mg, 0.72 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (15 ml:1.5 ml) solvent, and heated for 2.5 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (269 mg, 80%).

(673) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.696.71 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.90 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.02 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.437.46 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.078.18 (m, 2H, ArH), 9.65 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-8-carboxamide

(674) Fe (55 mg, 0.99 mmol) and 3 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-8-carboxamide (160 mg, 0.33 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (15 ml:1.5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (117 mg, 76%).

(675) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.23 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.89 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, CH), 6.706.74 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.95 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.02 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.447.55 (m, 3H, ArH), 8.41 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 9.29 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxamide

(676) Fe powder (0.27 g, 4.91 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml) and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoxaline-6-carboxamide (0.49 g, 0.98 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml). The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 80 mg (17%).

(677) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 0.62-1.84 (m, 6H), 2.90-3.00 (m, 1H), 6.43-6.84 (m, 8H), 6.98-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.72-8.17 (m, 3H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide

(678) Fe powder (0.23 g, 4.22 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide (0.29 g, 0.57 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate 100%) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.17 g (62%).

(679) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.82-2.85 (m, 4H, CH, CH.sub.3) 6.67-6.74 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.87-6.94 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.00-7.04 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.30 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.44-7.51 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.81 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide

(680) Fe powder (0.06 g, 1.16 mmol), conc. HCl (0.04 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide (0.12 g, 0.23 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate 100%) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 60 mg (54%).

(681) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.20 (dd, J=6.9, 2.3 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.53 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.76 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.84-2.88 (m, 1H, CH) 6.71-6.80 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.99 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.04 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.42-7.51 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.39 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl) indolizine-2-carboxamide

(682) Fe powder (76 mg, 1.37 mmol), conc. HCl (0.02 ml, and water (1.5 mL) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)indolizine-2-carboxamide (220 mg, 0.46 mmol) in absolute ethanol (15 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (43 mg, 21%).

(683) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 2.84 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.50-6.56 (m, 2H), 6.65-6.72 (m, 3H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,6-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-4-carboxamide

(684) Fe powder (78 mg, 1.39 mmol), conc. HCl (0.02 ml), and water (1.5 mL) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1,6-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-4-carboxamide (264 mg, 0.46 mmol) in absolute ethanol (15 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound as a white solid (79.5 mg, 32%).

(685) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H), 1.37 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.54 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 6H), 2.75-2.90 (m, 1H), 3.17-3.30 (m, 1H), 5.23-5.35 (m, 1H), 6.60-6.75 (m, 2H), 6.85-6.93 (m, 1H), 6.97-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide

(686) Fe powder (137 mg, 2.45 mmol), conc. HCl (0.02 ml), and water (1 mL) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxamide (110 mg, 0.23 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder.

(687) The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification by column chromatography (DCM:MeO=10:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (31 mg, 30%).

(688) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.03-1.10 (m, 6H), 2.67-2.76 (m, 1H), 5.57-5.62 (m, 1H), 6.40 (s, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.67 (m, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 8.34-8.39 (m, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-oxo-1,2-dihydroisoquinoline-3-carboxamide

(689) Fe powder (47 mg, 0.83 mmol), conc. HCl (0.02 ml), and water (0.9 mL) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-oxo-1,2-dihydroisoquinoline-3-carboxamide (142 mg, 0.28 mmol) in absolute ethanol (9 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=2:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (58 mg, 43%).

(690) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.84 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 6.69-6.74 (m, 2H), 6.89 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.61-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.81 (m, 2H), 8.31 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxamide

(691) Fe (77 mg, 1.38 mmol) and 4 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxamide (230 mg, 0.46 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent, and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=2:1) afforded N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxamide as a yellow solid (90 mg, 42%).

(692) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.63 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (sep, J=6.8 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.676.74 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.816.89 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.007.09 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.427.49 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.937.96 (m, 1H, ArH), 8.09 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2H-indazole-3-carboxamide

(693) Fe (35 mg, 0.62 mmol) and 3 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2H-indazole-3-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.21 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (10 ml:1 ml) solvent, and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound N-(1-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-2H-indazole-3-carboxamide as a yellow solid (63 mg, 66%).

(694) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.15 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.80 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.666.72 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.86 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.04 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.167.21 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.347.56 (m, 4H, ArH), 8.09 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxamide

(695) Fe powder (62 mg, 1.12 mmol), conc. HCl (0.02 ml) and water (1.2 mL) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-7-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxamide (186 mg, 0.37 mmol) in absolute ethanol (12 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification by column chromatography (EA:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (125 mg, 72%).

(696) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.83 (sept, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 2.97 (s, 3H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 6.71 (s, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.51 (m, 2H), 8.25-8.26 (m, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide

(697) Fe powder (54 mg, 0.96 mmol), conc. HCl (0.02 ml), and water (1.0 mL) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide (155 mg, 0.32 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 mL) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification by column chromatography (EA:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (67 mg, 46%).

(698) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.84 (sept, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 6.72 (s, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-5-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide

(699) Fe powder (76 mg, 1.36 mmol), conc. HCl (0.02 ml), and water (1.5 mL) were added in that order to a solution of 5-fluoro-N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide (227 mg, 0.45 mmol) in absolute ethanol (15 mL), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification by column chromatography (EA:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (144 mg, 68%).

(700) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 2.85 (sept, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.67 (s, 1H), 6.69 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.73 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-5-carboxamide

(701) Fe powder (0.17 g, 3.08 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-5-carboxamide (0.30 g, 0.61 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 2 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.11 g (40%).

(702) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18-1.23 (m, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.83-2.92 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.74 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.93 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.05 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.47-7.56 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.89 (s, 1H, ArH) 7.99 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.08 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.36 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide

(703) Fe powder (0.16 g, 2.92 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-3a,7a-dihydro-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (0.27 g, 0.54 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 0.13 g (52%).

(704) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.88 (sept, 1H, CH) 4.12 (s, 1H, CH.sub.3) 6.69-6.80 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.88 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.04 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.20-7.25 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.40-7.48 (m, 3H, ArH) 7.59 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.07 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indole-5-carboxamide

(705) Fe powder (0.04 g, 0.82 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (0.5 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-indole-5-carboxamide (80 mg, 0.16 mmol) in absolute ethanol (5 ml) and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 35 mg (47%).

(706) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.80-2.88 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.50-6.53 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.69-6.72 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.80-6.85 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.03-7.12 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.29-7.31 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.37-7.47 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.60-7.63 (m, 1H, ArH) 8.16 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-3a,7a-dihydro-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide

(707) Fe powder (0.08 g, 1.46 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine-8-carboxamide (0.13 g, 0.20 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 23 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate 100%) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 44 mg (46%).

(708) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.21 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.77 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3) 2.84-3.30 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.71-6.79 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.90 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.03 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.13 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.46-7.48 (m, 2H, ArH) 8.04 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H, ArH) 8.48 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide

(709) Fe powder (0.09 g, 1.62 mmol), conc. HCl (0.03 ml), and water (1 ml) were added in that order to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide (0.10 g, 0.22 mmol) in absolute ethanol (10 ml), and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was alkalified with NaHCO.sub.3, and washed many times with water. The organic layer was dried and filtered, followed by purification for 30 min by column chromatography (ethylacetate 100%) packed with Et.sub.3N-treated silica gel to afford the title compound. 29 mg (31%).

(710) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH3) 2.80-2.86 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.66-6.69 (m, 2H, ArH) 6.87 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 6.99 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.41-7.45 (m, 2H, ArH) 7.57-7.61 (m, 2H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide

(711) Fe powder (31 mg, 0.55 mmoles) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-4-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide (0.08 g, 0.18 mmoles) in an ethanol:water (10:1, 10 mL) solvent, and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. The reaction mixture was washed with ethylacetate, and hot filtered to remove Fe powder. The filtrate was concentrated in a vacuum and purified by silica gel column chromatography (30% ethylacetate mixed with 60% hexane) to afford the title compound. 35 mg (47%).

(712) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD): 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3) 2.84 (sept, 1H, CH) 6.53-6.58 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.64-6.76 (m, 3H, ArH) 6.86-6.90 (m, 1H, ArH) 6.98-7.01 (m, 1H, ArH) 7.36-7.46 (m, 3H, ArH).

tert-Butyl(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-ylamino)methylenecarbamate

(713) 4b,9b-dihydroxy-7-isopropyl-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (0.30 g, 1.02 mmol) was dissolved in 5 ml of THF, and stirred, together with DEAD (0.24 ml, 1.56 mmol and PPh.sub.3(0.41 g, 1.56 mmol), for 5 min, and then together with, Boc-guanidine (0.40 g, 1.56 mmol for 3 hrs at room temperature. Thereafter, vacuum concentration was performed, followed by purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:2) to afford the title compound. 40 mg (7%).

(714) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.15 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.30 (s, 9H), 1.50 (s, 9H), 2.81 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.82 (m, 2H), 8.00 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (s, 1H), 11.17 (s, 1H).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl-1H-indazole-5-carboxamide

(715) Fe powder (104 mg, 1.86 mmol and 4 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl-1H-indazole-5-carboxamide (300 mg, 0.62 mmol in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (20 ml:2 ml) solvent, and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:Hexane=2:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid. 90 mg (32%).

(716) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H, CH.sub.3), 2.85 (m, 1H, CH), 6.67-6.74 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.89 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.02 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.43-7.56 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.85-7.88 (m, 1H, ArH), 8.13 (s, 1H, ArH), 8.38 (s, 1H, ArH).

N-(1-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide

(717) Fe powder (36 mg, 0.65 mmol) and 2 drops of conc. HCl were sequentially added to a solution of N-(4b-hydroxy-7-isopropyl-1-nitro-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-9b-yl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide (90 mg, 0.22 mmol) in an ethanol:H.sub.2O (10 ml:1 ml) solvent, and heated for 3 hrs under reflux. After vacuum concentration, purification by column chromatography (EtOAc:Hexane=1:2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid. 62 mg (74%).

(718) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH.sub.3), 2.29 (s, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.84 (sep, J=6.9 Hz, 1H, CH), 6.42 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.66-6.70 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.87 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.99 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.41-7.47 (m, 2H, ArH).

1-Amino-9b-(furane-2-carboxamido)-7-methoxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-4b-yl furane-2-carboxylate

(719) HATU (0.35 g, 3.52 mmol) was added at 0 C. to a solution of furane-2-carboxylic acid (0.20 g, 1.85 mmol) in anhydrous dimethylformamide (3 ml) which was then stirred, together with Et.sub.3N (0.70 g, 1.85 mmol) and 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7-methoxy-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one (0.50 g, 1.76 mmol), at room temperature for 24 hrs. The reaction mixture was diluted in ethylacetate and washed many times with an aqueous K.sub.2CO.sub.3 solution and brine, and the organic layer was dried and filtered. Purification by column chromatography (ethylacetate:hexane=1:1) afforded the title compound. 13 mg (1.5%).

(720) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 3.76 (m, 3H, OMe), 6.39-6.50 (m, 2H, ArH), 6.65 (m, 1H, ArH), 6.93-6.95 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.12 (d, J=3.9 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.38 (s, 1H, ArH), 7.47 (s, 1H, ArH), 7.51-7.54 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.63 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.84 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H, ArH) 7.93 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.09 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-ylnicotinamide

(721) A solution of nicotinic acid (409 mg, 2.14 mmol in DCM was cooled to 0 C. It was stirred, together with EDCl (332 mg, 2.14 mmol, for 10 min, then together with DMF (3 mL) for an additional 10 min, and finally together with HOBt (289 mg, 2.14 mmol and 9b-amino-4b-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one (500 mg, 1.78 mmol for 15 hrs at room temperature. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was mixed with DCM, washed with water, and dehydrated with Na.sub.2SO.sub.4. After filtration and concentration, purification by column chromatography afforded the title compound as a solid. 178 mg (26%).

(722) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.88 (m, 4H), 8.25 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (s, 1H).

N-(4b-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide

(723) 9b-Amino-4b-hydroxy-7,8-dimethyl-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-10(9bH)-one (500 mg, 1.78 mmol and 1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (238 mg, 2.14 mmol were dissolved in DCM (17.8 mL, 0.1 M), mixed with DCC (442 mg, 2.14 mmol at room temperature while stirring. The reaction mixture was washed with water, dehydrated with Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, filtered, and concentrated, followed by purification by column chromatography to afford the title compound as a solid. 40 mg (6%).

(724) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CD.sub.3OD) 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 6.3-6.15 (m, 1H), 6.58 (s, 1H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=3.7 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.93 (m, 1H).

N-(6-ethyl-4b-hydroxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide

(725) Pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (133 mg, 1.96 mmol) and 9b-amino-6-ethyl-4b-hydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (500 g, 1.78 mmol were together dissolved in methylene chloride (10 ml), and mixed with DCC (367 mg, 1.78 mmol) at room temperature for 20 hrs while stirring. After extraction with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (EA:Hex=1:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid. 151 mg (23%).

(726) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.64 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2), 5.93 (s, 1H, OH), 6.26 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.79 (s, 1H, ArH), 6.85-6.98 (m, 3H, ArH), 7.21-7.26 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.56 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.80-7.85 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.04 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(6-ethyl-4b-hydroxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)furane-2-carboxamide

(727) Furane-2-carboxylic acid (239 mg, 2.13 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (10 ml), and mixed with EDCl (406 mg, 2.13 mmol) and HOBt (288 mg, 2.13 mmol) for 10 min, and then with 9b-amino-6-ethyl-4b-hydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (500 mg, 1.78 mmol) overnight at room temperature while stirring. After extraction with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (EA:Hex=1:2) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid. 180 mg (27%).

(728) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.17 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH.sub.3), 2.63 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H, CH.sub.2), 5.63 (br, 1H, OH), 6.51 (q, 1.7 Hz, 1H, ArH), 6.89 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.09-7.14 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.23-7.26 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.46 (s, 1H, NH), 7.52 (s, 1H, ArH), 7.56 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.79-7.85 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.04 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(8-chloro-4b-hydroxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)quinoline-4-carboxamide

(729) Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid (361 mg, 1.74 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (10 ml), and mixed with EDCl (397 mg, 2.08 mmol) and HOBt (281 mg, 2.08 mmol) for 10 min and then with 9b-amino-6-ethyl-4b-hydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (500 mg, 1.74 mmol) overnight at room temperature while stirring. After extraction with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (EA:Hex=1:1) afforded the title compound as a white solid. 112 mg (15%).

(730) .sup.1H-NMR (500 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 6.86 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H ArH), 7.19 (s, 1H, NH), 7.277.29 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.43 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.53 (d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.60-7.65 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.78 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.87-7.91 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.06-8.11 (m, 2H, ArH), 8.16 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H, ArH), 8.98 (d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H, ArH).

N-(8-Chloro-4b-hydroxy-10-oxo-9b,10-dihydro-4bH-indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran-9b-yl)tetrahydrofurane-2-carboxamide

(731) Tetrahydrofurane-2-carboxylic acid (242 mg, 2.08 mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (10 ml), and mixed with EDCl (397 mg, 2.08 mmol) and HOBt (281 mg, 2.08 mmol) for 10 min and then with 9b-amino-6-ethyl-4b-hydroxy-4bH-benzo[d]indeno[1,2-b]furan-10(9bH)-one (500 mg, 1.74 mmol) overnight at room temperature while stirring. After extraction with CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2 and water, the organic layer was dried over MgSO.sub.4 and concentrated in a vacuum. Purification by column chromatography (EA:Hex=1:1) afforded the title compound as a yellow solid. 183 mg (27%).

(732) .sup.1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) 1.88-1.95 (m, 3H, CH.sub.2), 2.17-2.30 (m, 1H, CH.sub.2), 3.88-3.95 (m, 1H, OCH.sub.2), 3.98-4.09 (m, 1H, OCH.sub.2), 4.29-4.40 (m, 1H, OCH), 6.75-6.77 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.19-7.21 (m, 1H, ARH), 7.30-7.34 (m, 1H, ArH), 7.57 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H, ArH), 7.79-7.84 (m, 2H, ArH), 7.97-7.99 (m, 1H, ArH).

(733) In Table 1, chemical formulas of compounds of Examples 1 to 307 are shown.

(734) TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Ex. 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Cytopathic Effect (CPE) Inhibition Assay for Antiviral Activity Against Picornaviruses

(735) In the assay, HeLa (human cervical cancer cells), MRC-5 (human fetal lung fibroblast cells), and RD cells (derived from human rhabdomyosarcoma) were employed. For comparison, ribavirin (Riv), pleconaril (pleco), and BTA-798 (BTA) were used as controls. Reagents were dissolved at a concentration of 1040 mg/ml in 100% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). Water-soluble reagents were dissolved in PBS () solution and stored at 20 C. On the day of the experiment, they were used in 3 to 5 concentrations in such a manner that the concentration of dimethylsulfoxide in each well was between 0.5% and 1%.

(736) Pharmaceutical effects were determined using a virus-induced cytopathic effect (CPE) inhibition assay. In this regard, after cells suitable for viruses were grown in 96-well plates, dilutions of viruses in DME supplemented with 2% FBS (DME/2% FBS) or MEM supplemented with 2% FBS (MEM/2% FBS) were inoculated in an amount of 100 l with a concentration corresponding to 100 CCID.sub.50 (50% cell culture infective dose) into each well of the plates, and incubated for 30 min1 hrs at 33 C. or 37 C. to allow the viruses to adosorb to the cells. The culture medium was removed before aliquots of drug dilutions with various concentrations were added in an amount of 100 l to each well. While HRV was grown at 33 C., the other viruses were incubated in a 37 C. CO.sub.2 incubator for 23 days. Alternatively, the cells were cultured for 23 days without removal of the medium after they were added with 50 l of each drug dilution having a 2-fold higher concentration and then with 50 l of the virus dilution.

(737) Test conditions for each virus are summarized in Table 2, below.

(738) TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Incu- Host bation Incubation Virus Note cell Temp. Term Medium Coxsackie A9 RD 37 C. 2 days MEM/2% FBS Coxsackie MRC-5 37 C. 2 days MEM/2% FBS A24 Coxsackie Isolated MRC-5 37 C. 2 days MEM/2% FBS A24 from patients Coxsackie B1 HeLa 37 C. 2 days DME/2% FBS Coxsackie B3 HeLa 37 C. 2 days DME/2% FBS Coxsackie B4 HeLa 37 C. 2 days DME/2% FBS Entero 70 MRC-5 37 C. 2 days MEM/2% FBS Poliovirus3 HeLa 37 C. 2 days DME/2% FBS Rhinovirus HeLa 33 C. 3 days MEM/2% FBS

(739) For HeLa cells, the drugs were measured for EC.sub.50 (50% maximal effective concentration), which is the concentration of a drug inducing a response halfway between the baseline and maximum, using an MTT assay. With regard to RD and MRC-5 cells, CPE was determined using FDA (Fluorescein diacetate). In order for the evaluation results of drug potency to reflect the toxic effect of the drug, mock-infected cells which were prepared by adding a virus-free medium to a cell culture were treated in the same manner. That is, the medium was removed after one hour of incubation, and dilutions of drugs in the medium were added once more. Following incubation for 23 days, the cells were observed under a microscope and the drugs were determined for CC.sub.50 (50% cytotoxic concentration), using an MTT assay in which counts of viable cells in mock-infected wells containing drugs were compared to those of viable cells in control wells containing no drugs. In an FDA hydrolysis assay, FDA was added to each well after removal of the medium, and incubated for 2030 min before fluorescence intensity was measured using a spectrofluorimeter to determine CPE in the same manner as in MTT.

(740) Survival rate (% survival) of mock-infected cells was calculated using the following Mathematic Formula 1:

(741) Cell Survival by Drug = A ( Drug ) - A ( Background Sol n ) A ( Cell Control ) - A ( Bakground Sol n ) 100 % [ Mathmatic Formula 1 ]

(742) While 100% cell survival means no cytotoxicity of the drug, the highest cytotoxicity is reflected by 0% cell survival. The 50% cytotoxic concentration (CC.sub.50) was defined as the concentration required to reduce the cell number by 50% compared to that for the untreated controls. Higher CC.sub.50 values mean lower cytotoxicity.

(743) In addition, antiviral effects can be calculated using the following Mathematic Formula 2:

(744) Antiviral Effect = A ( Drug / Virus ) - A ( Virus Control ) A ( Cell Control ) - A ( Virus Control ) 100 % [ Mathmatic Formula 2 ]

(745) A survival rate of 100% means a perfect antiviral effect (100%) whereas the drugs are regarded to be devoid of antiviral effects at a survival rate of 0%. The viral cytopathic effect (CPE) was recorded, and the 50% effective concentration (EC.sub.50) was defined as the compound concentration required to reduce the viral CPE by 50% compared to that for the untreated control. Lower EC.sub.50 values mean higher antiviral activities.

(746) CC.sub.50 and EC.sub.50 values of the compounds which account cytotoxicity and antiviral activity against picornaviruses, respectively, are given in Tables 3 and 4.

(747) TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Coxsackie Coxsackie Coxsackie Coxsackie Coxsackie A24(DN) A24(HG) Poliovirus Poliovirus Ex. CC.sub.50 B1 EC.sub.50 B3 EC.sub.50 B4 EC.sub.50 EC.sub.50 EC.sub.50 3 EC.sub.50 2 EC.sub.50 No. (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) 43 33.17 <0.01 <0.01 47 15.38 <0.01 <0.01 0.055 <0.01 <0.1 50 49.89 <0.01 <0.01 <0.1 71 38.85 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.1 0.056 <0.1 <0.1 74 9.26 <0.01 <0.01 0.36 0.34

(748) TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Rhino Rhino Rhino Picorana Coxsackie Coxsackie Poliovirus3 Rhino HRV14 HRV21 HRV71 Ex. CC.sub.50 B1 EC.sub.50 B3 EC.sub.50 EC.sub.50 CC.sub.50 EC.sub.50 EC.sub.50 EC.sub.50 No. (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) (g/mL) 1 >50 0.026 2 >50 0.02 3 >50 4 >50 0.019 5 >50 6 47.51 7 >50 8 44.1 9 18 <0.01 0.027 10 14.2 <0.01 <0.01 18.43 <1.0 11 16.2 <0.01 <0.01 12 >50 13 8.08 14 >50 15 8.57 16 7.82 17 7.85 18 37.48 19 8.34 20 7.93 21 32.1 22 8.01 23 9.3 24 8.8 0.013 25 >50 26 <4 27 43.9 28 9.2 29 7.49 0.355 30 45.5 0.014 31 8.9 32 8.1 33 >50 34 >50 35 46.69 <0.01 36 9.34 <0.01 37 9.68 <0.01 38 9.5 <0.01 39 45.12 40 43.96 <0.01 41 27.14 <0.01 42 8.94 43 33.17 <0.01 44 6.25 45 12.23 <0.01 46 9.42 <0.01 <0.01 18.33 <0.01 47 15.38 <0.01 <0.01 <0.1 48 35.01 49 9.18 0.373 50 49.89 <0.01 <0.01 <0.1 51 17.47 <0.01 <0.01 52 >50 53 45.65 0.04 54 >50 0.014 0.0147 55 7.49 0.084 56 42.16 0.0784 57 46.66 0.35 58 >50 59 >50 60 10.56 <0.01 <0.01 61 >50 <0.01 <0.01 62 >50 <0.01 <0.01 63 >50 <0.01 64 8.13 <0.01 <0.01 65 18.19 <0.01 0.015 66 44.72 <0.01 <0.01 67 9.42 0.596 68 8.94 <0.01 <0.01 69 70 0.43 70 47.08 <0.01 <0.01 71 38.85 <0.01 <0.01 <0.1 72 43.91 <0.01 <0.01 73 47.08 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 56.4 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 74 9.26 <0.01 <0.01 75 46.66 <0.01 <0.01 76 >50 77 >50 <0.01 <0.01 53.86 <0.01 78 47.74 0.025 20.65 <0.01 79 10.43 80 47.51 0.0139 81 8.61 82 1.9 83 46.25 84 >50 85 19.25 86 87 36.77 <0.01 <0.01 88 8.16 0.017 89 >50 <0.01 <0.01 90 33.95 <0.01 <0.01 91 >50 92 >50 93 8.49 <0.01 <0.01 6.23 <0.01 94 42.39 <0.01 <0.01 58.06 <0.01 95 38.07 <0.01 <0.01 25.99 <0.01 96 >50 <0.01 <0.01 0.016 23.97 <0.01 97 >50 <0.01 <0.01 8.8 <0.01 98 7.8 <0.01 0.022 99 >50 <0.01 <0.01 7.7 0.0101 100 40.64 101 >50 102 >50 103 >50 104 >50 0.015 105 >50 0.018 0.016 106 3.53 107 >50 108 1.81 109 >50 110 14.41 111 43.58 <0.01 <0.01 112 41.98 <0.01 <0.01 113 45.46 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 48.78 <0.01 <1.0 114 45.85 <0.01 <0.01 0.034 43.12 <0.01 115 42.79 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 23.11 <0.01 116 41.72 <0.01 <0.01 117 >50 0.012 118 >50 <0.01 <0.01 119 38.22 0.027 120 8.16 121 >50 0.02 122 11.96 123 37.54 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 43.35 <0.01 <1.0 124 >50 125 45.46 126 47.06 127 37.61 128 37.31 129 6.79 130 >50 131 2.05 <0.01 <0.01 132 0.72 0.03 133 1.58 <0.01 134 6.69 135 10.94 136 7.8 137 39.97 <0.01 <0.01 138 38.8 139 0.45 140 2.08 141 3.47 142 18.68 143 >50 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 58.06 <0.01 <1.0 144 35.48 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 21.71 <0.01 <1.0 145 18.33 0.026 146 1.53 147 32.88 148 1.72 149 8.48 150 1.32 151 1.52 0.04 152 0.9 10.52 153 9.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 16.03 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 154 46.23 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 22.71 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 155 9.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 7.81 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 156 36.38 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 157 >100 <0.01 <0.01 28.49 158 44.72 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 39.42 <0.01 <1.0 159 44.72 0.021 42.39 160 47.19 <0.01 <0.01 18.52 161 40.73 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 17.89 <0.01 <1.0 162 >10 >10 163 >10 >10 164 >10 0.04 0.04 >10 165 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 166 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 167 >10 <0.01 0.034 >10 0.038 168 >10 0.04 >10 169 >10 >10 170 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 171 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.03 >10 <1.0 <1.0 172 >10 <0.01 0.027 >10 0.0125 173 >10 0.036 >10 174 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.019 >10 <0.01 175 >11 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 176 >10 0.037 0.037 >10 177 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 178 >10 <0.01 0.035 >10 179 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 180 4.32 <0.01 <0.01 0.033 >10 0.0114 181 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.036 >10 0.0124 182 6.42 <0.01 0.022 5.85 0.035 183 8.54 <0.01 <0.01 0.014 >10 <0.01 184 36.38 <0.01 0.025 >10 185 7.18 0.028 >10 186 8.31 <0.01 <0.01 0.026 >10 <0.01 187 7.43 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 188 8.38 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 189 8.56 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 190 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 5.52 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 191 4.12 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 192 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 193 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.011 >10 <0.01 <1.0 194 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 195 196 48.47 <0.01 <0.01 16.18 197 34.45 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 16.03 <0.01 198 >50 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 27.94 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 199 48.28 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 42.95 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 200 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 201 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 202 9.6 <0.01 <0.01 3.24 <0.01 203 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 204 >4.51 <0.01 <0.01 0.011 >10 <0.01 <1.0 205 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.036 >10 <0.01 206 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 207 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 208 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 209 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.036 8.43 <0.01 210 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 211 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 0.039 212 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 213 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 214 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 215 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 216 4.75 0.036 0.037 9.69 217 4.24 <0.01 <0.01 0.038 >10 <0.01 218 8.49 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 219 45.12 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 220 >50 >10 221 14.5 <0.01 <0.01 0.016 6.53 <0.01 222 39.43 <0.01 <0.01 >10 0.037 223 7.46 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 4.36 224 >50 <0.01 0.013 >10 225 22.87 <0.01 <0.01 >10 226 28.18 <0.01 <0.01 >10 227 9.62 <0.01 <0.01 >10 228 24.08 <0.01 <0.01 >10 0.029 229 8.63 <0.01 <0.01 4.51 0.036 230 42.83 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 231 8.64 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 232 >50 0.012 0.024 >10 233 31.89 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 234 9.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 235 7.97 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 8.88 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 236 21.36 >10 237 6.27 >10 238 8.33 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 239 >50 <0.01 <0.01 >10 240 8.25 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 241 7.86 <0.01 <0.01 >10 242 8.55 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 243 7.36 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 244 15.71 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 245 8.47 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 246 9.84 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 247 20 <0.01 0.013 >10 0.036 248 4.99 <0.01 <0.01 0.027 >10 <0.01 249 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 250 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 251 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 252 3.64 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3.53 <0.01 253 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 254 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 255 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 256 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 257 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.031 >10 <0.01 258 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.04 >10 <0.01 <1.0 259 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 260 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.04 >10 <0.01 261 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 262 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.0124 >10 <0.01 263 7.65 <0.01 <0.01 0.039 5.4 <0.01 264 >10 0.011 0.035 >10 0.034 265 4.75 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 4.4 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 266 6.41 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 267 0.87 <0.01 <0.01 0.86 0.012 <1.0 <1.1 268 9.28 <0.01 <0.01 0.036 >10 <0.01 <1.0 269 >10 0.018 0.035 >10 0.036 270 6.57 0.03 0.036 5.93 0.039 271 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 272 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 273 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 274 >10 <0.01 0.027 0.036 >10 <0.01 <1.0 275 4.78 <0.01 <0.01 0.035 4.55 <0.01 276 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 277 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 0.026 278 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 279 7.88 <0.01 <0.01 0.035 4.94 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 280 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 281 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.025 >10 <0.01 282 6.78 <0.01 0.011 >10 0.011 283 5.47 0.024 >10 0.024 284 4.56 <0.01 0.016 3.71 0.028 285 >10 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 286 4.28 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 4.04 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 287 7.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.036 >10 <0.01 288 >10 <0.01 <0.01 0.029 >10 <0.01 <1.0 289 >10 <0.01 <0.01 >10 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 290 4.32 <0.01 <0.01 0.032 4.51 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 291 4.43 <0.01 <0.01 0.036 4.51 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0 298 >100

(749) As is understood from data of Tables 3 and 4, most of the indanone derivatives of the present invention exhibited low cytotoxicity because they had high CC.sub.50 values. In addition, most of the indanone derivatives of the present invention were found to be highly inhibitory of coxsackie-, polio- and rhinoviruses because their EC.sub.50 values were 0.01 g/mL or less.

(750) Accordingly, the indanone derivatives represented by Chemical Formula 1 in accordance with the present invention exhibit low cytotoxicity and high inhibitory activity against a broad spectrum of picornaviruses, and thus may be usefully applied to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating picornavirus-caused diseases.

Multicycle Cytopathic Effect (CPE) Reduction Assay for Antiviral Effect Against Picornaviruses

(751) The test compounds were evaluated for anti-picornavirus activity by a multicycle cytopathic effect (CPE) reduction assay. The antiviral activity was initially determined using an MTS [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl-2H-tetrazolium]-based CPE reduction assay.

(752) In this regard, cells grown to confluence in 96-well plates were infected with 100 50% cell culture infective doses (CCID.sub.50) of virus. After an adsorption period of 2 hrs at 37 C., virus was removed and serial dilutions of the compounds were added. The cultures were further incubated at 37 C. for 3 days, until complete CPE was observed in the infected and untreated virus control (VC). After removal of the medium, 90 l of a culture medium and 10 l of MTS-phenazine methosulfate (Promega, Leiden, The Netherlands) were added to each well. After an incubation period of 2 hrs at 37 C., the optical density (OD) of each well was read at 498 nm in a microplate reader.

(753) CPE values for evaluating antiviral activity were calculated using the following Mathematic Formula 3:

(754) % CPE = 100 OD CC - OD virus + compound OD CC - OD VC [ Mathmatic Formula 3 ]

(755) CPE values for evaluating cytotoxicity were calculated using the following Mathematic Formula 4:

(756) % CPE = 100 OD CC - OD compound OD CC - OD Blank [ Mathmatic Formula 4 ]

(757) In Formulas 3 and 4,

(758) OD.sub.CC corresponds to the OD of the uninfected and untreated, background cell cultures,

(759) OD.sub.VC represents the OD of the infected and untreated control cell cultures,

(760) OD.sub.virus+Compound represents the OD of the virus-infected cell cultures treated with a given concentration of compound, and

(761) ODBlank represents the OD of the well added with the cell culture medium alone.

(762) The 50% effective concentration (EC.sub.50) and the 50% cytotoxic concentration (CC.sub.50) were defined as the concentrations of compound that offered 50% protection against virus-induced CPE and that killed cells by 50%, respectively, and were calculated using logarithmic interpolation.

(763) CC.sub.50 and EC.sub.50 against various viruses of some compounds are given in Table 3, below.

(764) TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 Ex. 10 Ex. 46 Ex. 66 CC.sub.50 [M] >100 >100 >100 Coxsackie B3.sup.c EC.sub.50 [M] 0.021 0.0072 0.0026 0.0012 0.0033 0.0013 Coxsackie A16.sup.d EC.sub.50 [M] 0.090 0.035 Coxsackie A9.sup.f EC.sub.50 [M] 0.0017 0.000037 0.0083 0.00043 Coxsackie A21.sup.d EC.sub.50 [M] 1.1 0.58 Entero 71.sup.e EC.sub.50 [M] 0.012 0.0020 0.0031 0.00034 0.025 0.00092 Echo 9.sup.d EC.sub.50 [M] 0.025 0.0057 0.0035 0.00057 Echo 11.sup.f EC.sub.50 [M] 0.021 0.083 0.0023 0.00088 0.0072 0.00018 Polio 1.sup.f EC.sub.50 [M] 0.75 0.37 0.068 0.0072 0.69 0.17 Polio 2.sup.f EC.sub.50 [M] 0.36 0.15 0.018 0.0019 0.23 0.020 Polio 3.sup.f EC.sub.50 [M] 1.0 0.57 0.043 0.017 0.58 0.0069 Rhino 2.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 >10 5.9 0.25 Rhino 9.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 3.5 0.15 2.3 0.70 Rhino 15.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 2.8 0.26 4.6 1.3 Rhino 29.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 4.6 0.72 6.4 0.83 Rhino 39.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 3.0 0.17 1.8 0.37 Rhino 41.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] 8.8 0.12 0.47 0.036 0.60 0.026 Rhino 45.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] 3.4 1.5 <0.078 1.7 0.46 Rhino 59.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >10 Rhino 63.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 8.5 0.13 >10 Rhino 85.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 6.2 0.70 >5.8 Rhino 89.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 0.34 0.86 0.63 0.023 Rhino 14.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] <0.01 Rhino 42.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] >50 0.15 0.023 Rhino 70.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] 2.4 0.36 >0.078 0.057 0.017 Rhino 72.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] 5.3 1.2 0.13 0.069 Rhino 86.sup.g EC.sub.50 [M] 8 2.9 0.070 0.0066

(765) In Table 5, the superscript c represents incubation at 37 C. in Vero cells, the superscript d represents incubation at 37 C. in MRC-5 cells, the superscript e represents incubation at 37 C. in RD cells, the superscript f represents incubation at 37 C. in BGM cells, the superscript g represents incubation at 37 C. in HeLa cells, and the superscript i represents 100% inhibition of viral replication with compounds of 0.078 M or higher.

(766) As can be seen in Table 5, the indanone derivatives according to the present invention are low in cytotoxicity because their CC.sub.50 was measured at 100 M or higher. In addition, the indanone derivatives were observed to have an EC.sub.50 of 1.1 M or less against coxsackieviruses B3, A16, A9, and A.sup.21. Particularly high antiviral activity was detected in the compound of Example 46 with an EC.sub.50 of as low as 0.0017 M.

(767) With regard to enterovirus 71, the indanone derivatives according to the present invention showed an EC.sub.50 of 0.025 M or less. Particularly high antiviral activity was detected in the compound of Example 46 with an EC.sub.50 of as low as 0.0031 M.

(768) The indanone derivatives according to the invention showed an EC.sub.50 of 0.025 M or less against echovirus 9 and echovirus 11, while the highest antiviral activity was detected in the compound of Example 46 as demonstrated by the EC.sub.50 of 0.0035 M.

(769) In the case of polioviruses 1, 2 and 3, EC.sub.50 values of the indanone derivatives according to present invention were measured to be 1.0 M or less. Particularly high antiviral activity was detected in the compound of Example 46 with an EC.sub.50 of as low as 0.068 M.

(770) Also, the indanone derivatives according to the invention were highly inhibitory of rhinoviruses. For example, the compound of Example 46 had an EC.sub.50 of 0.078 M or less against rhinoviruses 45 and 70.

(771) Consequently, the indanone derivatives of the present invention are of low cytotoxicity and exhibit excellent antiviral activity against picornaviruses including coxsackie-, entero-, echo-, polio- and rhinoviruses, so that they can be usefully applied to the prevention or treatment of picornavirus-caused respiratory, cardiocirculatory, and nervous system diseases, including poliomyelitis, paralysis, acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, viral meningitis, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular disease, hepatitis A, myositis, myocarditis, pancreatitis, diabetes, epidemic myalgia, encephalitis, cold, herpangina, foot-and-mouth disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, sinusitis and otitis media.

Preparation of Pharmaceutical Formulations

(772) <1-1> Preparation of Powder

(773) Indanone derivative of Chemical Formula 1:2 g

(774) Lactose: 1 g

(775) The above ingredients were mixed and loaded into an airtight sac to produce a powder agent.

(776) <1-2> Preparation of Tablet

(777) Indanone derivative of Chemical Formula 1:100 mg

(778) Corn starch: 100 mg

(779) Lactose: 100 mg

(780) Mg stearate: 2 mg

(781) These ingredients were mixed and prepared into tablets using a typical tabletting method.

(782) <1-3> Preparation of Capsule

(783) Indanone derivative of Chemical Formula 1:100 mg

(784) Corn starch: 100 mg

(785) Lactose: 100 mg

(786) Mg stearate: 2 mg

(787) These ingredients were mixed and loaded into gelatin capsules according to a typical method to produce capsules.

(788) <1-4> Preparation of Injection

(789) Indanone derivative of Chemical Formula 1: 10 g/ml

(790) Diluted Hydrochloric acid BP: to be pH 3.5

(791) Sodium chloride BP for injection: maximum 1 ml

(792) The indanone derivative of the present invention was dissolved in a appropriate volume of sodium chloride BP for injection. The pH of the resultant solution was regulated to be pH 3.5 with dil.HCl BP, and then its volume was regulated with sodium chloride BP for Injection and the solution was mixed completely. The solution was then filled in 5-ml type 1 ample that is made of transparent glass. The air was sealed in upper lattice by melting the glass. The solution contained in ample was autoclaved at 120 C. for 15 min or more to be sterilized and thereby to obtain an injection.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

(793) Having excellent inhibitory activity against picornaviruses including coxsackie-, entero-, echo-, Polio-, and rhinoviruses, as well as exhibiting low cytotoxicity, as described hitherto, the indanone derivative of Chemical Formula 1 can be useful as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or treatment of viral diseases including poliomyelitis, paralysis, acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, viral meningitis, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular disease, hepatitis A, myositis, myocarditis, pancreatitis, diabetes, epidemic myalgia, encephalitis, cold, herpangina, foot-and-mouth disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, sinusitis or otitis media.