Bendamustine derivatives and methods of using same
The present invention is directed to bendamustine esters and bendamustine amides and their use for the treatment of cancer.
1. A compound of formula II:
wherein R 2 is C 1 -C 24 alkylene and R 3 is —COOC 1-3 alkyl; or R 2 -R 3 is C 8 -C 24 alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 10 -C 24 alkyl.
3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 12 -C 24 alkyl.
4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 14 -C 24 alkyl.
5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 16 -C 24 alkyl.
6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 18 -C 24 alkyl.
7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 10 alkyl.
8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 12 alkyl.
9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 14 alkyl.
10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 -R 3 is C 16 alkyl.
11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 is C 2 alkylene and R 3 is —COOCH 3 .
12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula II is
13. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula II is
14. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula II is
15. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula II is
16. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
17. Nanoparticles comprising a compound according to claim 1 .
18. A method of treating cancer in a patient comprising administering to the patient a compound of formula II:
wherein R 2 is C 1 -C 24 alkylene; and R 3 is —COOC 1-3 alkyl; or R 2 -R 3 is C 8 -C 24 alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.